April 29: Accountability

[gitfiddle]

There are no gains without pains.

Benjamin Franklin
It is sometimes a bit of a chore to build the habits that this way of eating requires, but the benefits are worth it!

Good morning! Are you farther ahead than you were at the beginning of the month? :)

Which direction shall we take for May? I'm thinking of trying a weekly thread, similar to the way Shadow does Movers & Shakers, for this next month, since traffic is down a bit. Let us know what you think.

[Eleanor]

Gosh, Carol, good point! I'm not sure - I think I'm down a few pounds than I was at the start of the month! I'll get hubby to check the spreadsheet:-)

Not sure about pain - but definitely no gain without effort. I say that because sometimes it's fun to make the effort. At least it is when you start - ask me when I've been doing my food diary for ten years and I may disagree:-)

Actually, it's funny you should say about a theme. I think it's a great idea! And I was thinking earlier about a back to basics week - don't know if anyone else would be interested, but I've seen lots of people posting at various times about how weight and carbs have crept back up so they're going back to basics. If we scheduled in a 'back to basics' week theme say once every two months, would that work for people? We could all go read our PP or PPLP or 30 day PP or even (horror!) Atkins book:-) And perhaps post up anything that caught our eye that we'd forgotten....

Breakfast was a burger. Snack was a burger. Lunch will be a burger:-) Hubby went 'yellow sticker' shopping last night and Sainsbury's burgers were on special offer:-) Dinner may well be salmon, since packs of fresh salmon fillets were on special too, and possibly radishes fresh out of the garden:-) Also of course, snacks will be 85% chocolate and double cream in my coffee...

Still aiming for < 2000 calories a day, since I was down 0.4 of a pound this morning. But not too much less - not prepared to go hungry. It's the one thing that'll kick me off a diet or way of eating really fast....

[Eleanor]

I'm a twit. It's on my ticker:-) Since the start of the month, 1st April, I'm down nearly two pounds. Not a huge amount, but it's something. At least the weight isn't creeping up by the half stone a year on average that it has for the last 20 years.....

[Claudette]

Hi, ya'll,


Carol, good idea about the weekly thread, I am not sure why traffic is down. I hope that is not a "bad" sign of the challenge eventually going away. The whole PP web site was down several years ago for months and I suffered withdrawl untill it returned! I am one of those that does better when I post regularly.

Eleanor, I like your idea about back to basics.

Ammy, I liked your quote yesterday about being a foodie, (I am for sure) and how you were freed by working and focusing on your thoughts, feelings, etc. instead of too much on food. Lately, I have been still jotting down what I eat and putting it in a journal at night, however, I am still miticulous in recording the carbs/protein for the day.

I am exercising daily, some kind of toning, trying to do cardio at least 3x weekly and I can see a difference in my shape! Pretty exciting. :D

Plan for today:
B-farm fresh eggs, LC cinamon toast from Kroger w/ butter, choc hood LC milk, tea
L-lettuce sandwich with boars head deli ham/cheese, sf choc pudding
S-Kroger LC yogurt, peach
S-on the way home- oz cheese, two tiny sour pickles
D-leftover fajitas from last night on lettuce/tomato/salsa sans tortilla.

Have a great day, don't forget to drink your water!

[bpm]

Carol, not sure what pain :( really gains one other than major resistance to whatever is giving the pain. Focused effort with some pleasure mixed in is IMHO much more effective in acheiving anything.:)
Threads to consider
Back to basics is good......
Stop the hunger (a strong reminder that a few days on LC knocks out the hunger as it did for me last week)
Why am I doing this? How do I feel and How do I want to feel?
It's great to be in my skin!!
and other funky stuff to make it all fun
Yesterday's Fun
ecc= 29 protein= 135

[Ammy]

Hey Claudette...fellow foodie!

Because I am focusing on my mental obsession of food, and not the physical cravings, I have lost 5.5lbs (since Saturday).
I have not done anything except make smarter choices!!

For example, today I went out for breakfast to participate in Dining Out for Life (http://www.diningoutforlife.com/). I had preread the menu and knew I was getting the ham and cheese fluffy omlet (fresh eggs and intense whipping is why they say the omlet is fluffy-it was fluffier than mine, but not fabricated fluffy like IHOP, nice) and it said ONE piece of toast with homemade jam. I confirmed that when ordering, requested the wheat, then when it arrived I (WITH NO SECOND THOUGHTS OR REGRET OR SADNESS) gave the jam and 1/2 of my one piece of toast to my partner. That "no regret or sadness" is SO VERY NEW for me. And so incredibly freeing!!
I ate my omlet, and my dry 1/2 slice toast (very yummy wheat, but with no butter it didn't set off cravings in me) and drank my coffee. I am satisfied and feel wonderful. THIS is POSSIBLE!!
Woot!!!

Okay, enough tooting of my horn :o.

My meals will all be eaten out today. I won't try and put it on fitday, but will tell y'all.

fluffy 2 egg omlet with ham and cheese
1/2 lb burger california style, with a side salad (ranch)
supper is at a chinese restaurant. This will be the first time I actually WANT to eat how my body needs. I have it BAD for Chinese food...
BUT, I will eat something meat and veggies. If I can't find just that I'l eat chicken wings. I was going to try egg drop soup, but didn't see it on the menu. I will go there with the right mindset and I KNOW it will make all the difference in the world.

[gitfiddle]

Not sure about pain - but definitely no gain without effort. I say that because sometimes it's fun to make the effort. When the effort becomes routine, it is invisible. I can't believe what I turn down these days without even weighing my answer!



Actually, it's funny you should say about a theme. I think it's a great idea! And I was thinking earlier about a back to basics week - don't know if anyone else would be interested, but I've seen lots of people posting at various times about how weight and carbs have crept back up so they're going back to basics. If we scheduled in a 'back to basics' week theme say once every two months, would that work for people? We could all go read our PP or PPLP or 30 day PP or even (horror!) Atkins book:-) And perhaps post up anything that caught our eye that we'd forgotten....
That's do-able, Eleanor. It all boils down to "the basics" for all of us. You're giving me ideas. ;)

I hope that is not a "bad" sign of the challenge eventually going away. The whole PP web site was down several years ago for months and I suffered withdrawl untill it returned! I am one of those that does better when I post regularly. No, the challenge will not go away, Claudette. :) It may change shape but not disappear.


I am exercising daily, some kind of toning, trying to do cardio at least 3x weekly and I can see a difference in my shape! Pretty exciting. :D
...speaking of shape! That is exciting. :nod:

Have a great day, don't forget to drink your water!That's right, it's Thirsty Thursday! ;)


:)
Threads to consider
Back to basics is good......
Stop the hunger (a strong reminder that a few days on LC knocks out the hunger as it did for me last week)
Why am I doing this? How do I feel and How do I want to feel?
It's great to be in my skin!!
and other funky stuff to make it all fun
Yep, I think it's time to mix it up a little. Thanks, Monty.


Because I am focusing on my mental obsession of food, and not the physical cravings, I have lost 5.5lbs (since Saturday).
I have not done anything except make smarter choices!! Whoo Hoo! Amy!

I will go there with the right mindset and I KNOW it will make all the difference in the world.It's true! Hold that thought! :D

[Claudette]

Way to go AmmY!!!

The weight loss is fantastic, but what is so inspirational to me is how you are handling your emotional/mental obsession with food and how you are not having ANY second thoughts, regrets or sadness! That must be so freeing!
Also, if this new and wonderful feeling of satisfaction is possible for you, maybe I can do it too.

I am soooo glad you are tooting your horn, you are an inspiration!

[Ammy]

Thanks Claudette!!

I am having SUCH a good day! Even though it's cloudy outside and it's going to storm this evening, I feel like I'm walking on a cloud!

[Eleanor]

Today - carbs 38, protein 113, calories 1938.

[gitfiddle]

I am having SUCH a good day! Even though it's cloudy outside and it's going to storm this evening, I feel like I'm walking on a cloud!I love the natural high when all things are working together. Enjoy!