1. In Georgia I drank only ice tea with Stevia in the raw. Here at home, when we eat out (which I do way too much), and they don't have fresh brewed tea, I tend to have a diet soda. I know...belly bad:( However, that small tweak, not having diet soda, I think helps.
2. Even though I eat a lot of belly bad things, I usually only eat a little of them. I don't ever feel the desire to "eat it all" because I won't be able to have it again. I know I can have it again, if I want to. No foods are off limits forever, at least for me. I try to be super good most of the time, so I can have a treat, once in awhile.
3. I am back with my friend Spinach. Since I don't like 90% of veggies, spinach has been a lifesaver to me. It feels good to have it back in my cure.
4. Like Pattie said, I don't really think about food all the time. It feels good to give that obsession up.
5. I don't snack. I could if I got hungry, but thank goodness I don't get hungry between meals.
6. Carey had mentioned that taking magnesium within 5 hours of your Synthroid can cause it to not be as effective. I now wait the full 5 hours between the meds and vitamins. Is that an answer? I don't know, but I totally appreciated the information.
Goals...
Go to Zumba!!!
Deal with stress better! Dawn had asked how we deal with stress? Lately I deal with it by isolating myself, quiet, think time. I used to deal with it by sharing it with all of my buddies for advice. I think that is a more positive way, and I need to get out more. So that is another goal, get out....visit...call someone...
Be more supportive of my husband and his career change. I am, don't get me wrong, but it is quite honestly extremely scary and I think he sees that in me. I need to be stronger about it, so he can feel better. I am truly excited for him, but scared for us. It will be fine! A month from now, no more job....no more perks of the job...no more company car:( But, he will be home and happy! It's a good thing that we get along so well because we will be seeing a LOT of each other:)
This post barely makes sense, but I wanted to check in. I feel good about my food, I am happy for my weight, and I need to count my blessings more.
Blessings and happy scales:)
Yay for you, Kay! Back in your groove; I know it feels good. :) This is an exciting, new "journey" for you and your husband, I hope it all ends well. :) Maybe you and Pattie can teach us not to be food obsessed. That's what I've been working on. I don't want food to be such a focus, but it's hard not to allow it to become so. I think part of the difficulty for me is that I love to cook/bake. It is a hobby for me, and I'm not willing to give that up. I think, for me, my focus needs to be on not obsessing over eating. I can still obsess over food/cooking, etc., but I don't need to obsess over eating itself, right? Sounds good to me. :) I'll figure it out.
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ReplyDeleteI am sure everything will work out with your Hubby. You have done so good with your food cravings and your weight is almost where you said you wanted to be. WOO HOO. Great job :-)
Yeah Yeah for you Kay! Our bodies are alike, but oh so different. We do have to tweek to find that place that works for us as individuals. I'm so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteThis thought and question about food obsessing is interesting. So do those who like to cook/bake, express love by preparing food, it's a hobby, etc...who think more about food... eat more??? I know when I watch the cooking channel...I want to eat, and I want Paula Deen to cook it for me! Can we love food, think about food, without overeating? Perhaps the 'obsessing' is distracting when we feel we're constantly fighting our hunger and cravings??
Kay, you are doing so great! I'm really happy for you! I think you have the food thing down in a way that really works with your body. That is something a lot of us are still trying to figure out. You gave out some good tips though. About your husband, I think we are all a little scared of the unknown. Once it comes to be I'm sure everything will work out for the best.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! keep it up, girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteHi Kay! I loved reading this entry!!! It's good to know there are others out there that have taken the approach in much of a similar way with mega success. YAY! Like minichick, I love to cook and therefore am always obsessing because I'm trying to figure out serving sizes so I can accurately calculate my S/C values. UGH! You and Pattie have both said that not obsessing over food makes a difference. I'm gonna try! Thank you for being so open!
ReplyDeleteWhoo Hoo Kay!!! Great post :)
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous, dahling!!
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