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Friday, August 2, 2013

Complaining doesn't help



My last post was full of sunshine and roses…NOT.  This week my eating has been off track far off track.  Today, with only two days left before weigh-in, I am still up 3 lbs for the week.  Those are the facts and as Biz has posted:

Thanks Biz!
Thanks for all the comments on my last post.  As many of you reminded me, this will be a long journey and there is sure to be ups and downs.  I’m still working on those three pounds, but this week is likely to end with an up/gain.  Biz is right and she served up exactly the attitude adjustment I needed.   Complaining and whining won’t get me anywhere and it definitely won’t help today or tomorrow.  From now on, I will make every effort not to do that.  I may fess up to a bad eating day or week, but I will own it and speak to how I plan to learn from the mistake and move on.

Despite whatever the scale says this coming Sunday, August is going to be a good month for me.  Why?  It’s going to be a good month, because I AM GOING TO MAKE IT A GOOD MONTH.  My plan for the rest of the month is to start tracking my calories and exercising.  I’m not sure what the right target is for me, but I will start with a range of 1500-1800 calories per day.  I am convinced that my metabolism is way slow from the diabetes, thyroid and sedentary lifestyle.  If I stick to this target and the weight is coming off too quickly (I wish) then I will adjust.  As far as exercise, I am not sure what form it will be in, but it will be movement.  I’ll start with a little and build up.  Starting is better than not starting.  This sounds like a good plan.  Whether it’s good or not, I don’t know, but it’s a plan people.

In other news, the hard drive on my work laptop crashed yesterday.  It actually started failing Tuesday afternoon.  I took Wednesday off and then had to deal with it yesterday.  My hard drive was replaced and I was able to recover most of my data.  We have an automatic backup daily, but if MS Outlook is open during the backup any personal folders may not be backed up.  I may have lost some emails, but that is yet to be determined.  The frustrating part, is reloading all the software.  I think I am about finished with most of the reloading/recovery, but time will tell.  I still have most of my hair left, so I think I’ll be alright.

It’s Friday, in case you may have forgotten.  Hope you have a nice evening and a super weekend!

15 comments:

  1. Hi Rolly,

    I think your plan is wise and just. You can do this!!

    Sorry about your hard drive.

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    1. Thanks Gwen, if I start tracking my calories and start moving then I should see some weight loss in August.

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  2. Hi! I think that 1500-1800 calories per day is awesome for you. And calorie counting makes you select much better choices.

    "It’s going to be a good month, because I AM GOING TO MAKE IT A GOOD MONTH."--I have this motto for every freakin' day. It's an attitude choice that helps make every day so much better. :D

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    1. I agree Marion, in the past when I have tracked the calories of every bite taken I would make better choices. You've done so well and are an inspiration to me both with weight loss and strength training.

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  3. Calorie counting/doing a daily food journal will make a great difference and I like your calorie range.

    Stay positive! We are all cheering for you! :)

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  4. I would also keep track of the protein to make sure you get enough especially when you add movement -- and studies show that tracking your food is one of the tool that people who are successful in weight loss and those who keep it off use so awesome part of your plan. Love the saying you put on there, may have to use that. You've got this, it sounds like you are going to get yourself back on track!

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    1. I'll have to do some research as to how much protein I should be shooting for per day. Thanks for the tip.

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  5. That is a wonderful plan. I truly believe calorie counting is the way to go. That is what I do. I found out real fast of how much calories are in what foods, which was an eye opener. Just knowing the calorie intake made me think of how much I wanted it or not.

    I can just feel how successful you will be.

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    1. Thanks Anna, I'm rooting for you too. We can have a great August, if we want to. I do!

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  6. So sorry you have been struggling. We have all been there, wallowed in it, and pulled ourself back out. You can do it, too!

    As for whining? If you need to whine, whine. Don't whine and then eat, though. I whine all the time, mostly in my own head.

    Having a plan and tracking your calories is more than half the battle. Since fast food seems to lead to more fast food, maybe you should go cold turkey? My downfall used to be Taco Bell...Most weeks I would go EVERY SINGLE DAY. When I started this journey, I simply stopped going. I haven't been to a Taco Bell in 2 years!

    I am convinced that if you can achieve a couple of weeks of success, a couple of weeks of no fast-food, you will feel so proud of yourself and so much better physically, that it will get easier and easier to drive on by and not drive thru!

    This is damn hard, but you can do it. Take care of yourself!

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    1. Thanks Kaki, I just don't want to be a debbie downer all the time. I hear you though. I think a couple of good weeks in a rows would go a long way to help me stay positive and on the right track.

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  7. Sorry about your computer headache. I love your attitude in this post :)

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  8. I'm with Sunny, you are so determined and strong in this post! August is going to be a GREAT month for you. It's all about starting small and working from there, and that's exactly what you are doing. You have totally got this, We'll all be rooting for you!

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  9. I love how positive this post is Roly!! Just take it a day at a time - happy August to you - I know its going to be a great month! :D

    Biz

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