Physical Check-In #2

ugg painfull ears

especially when they have water in. I hate that

I have experienced this from time to time, too. In my case, it's always because of teeth clenching and grinding. I go through phases with that. Do you know the cause of yours, Verity81?

I gained another 0.4 lbs this week. I gained exactly the same the week before. It's expected and surprising at the same time. Expected because I've fallen away from meal tracking for a while, and have eaten more and some not so diet perfect stuff. Surprising because I continue to feel and look thinner. The latter could be a cognitive distortion. Unlike many, I have a tendency to think myself thinner/lighter than I really am. That can be slightly dangerous. Or, maybe I have gained some muscle mass. I feel stronger and more muscular. I have always had the basis (for lack of better word) of good muscle mass all the way from my ballet days. Ballet muscle is lean and long looking, not bulky.

The way you have been exerting yourself, I vote for muscle all the way.

6 mile run. Good workout. Def getting stronger. Still slow but I don't care. I am helping my brain. And heart. Yay!

Yesterday was a good day physically. I got a solid workout in and I ate really healthy. It felt good and I want to keep it up.

I finally bought a scale. It confirms the reason why my pants feel snug. I know what my body needs to get back to good and I finally feel ready to commit to doing it again. I'm not sure why I went back to bad habits. All of the changes were small and seemed insignificant, but it adds up over time. I started tracking my days holistically and I think that will help me pay more attention to my physical health.

I wonder if my forgetting to focus on my physical health was a sign that I was headed toward an episode. The timing adds up. Its like I dialed in to things I had going on mentally and emotionally and I forgot to care for my body properly. My workouts became erratic and my eating was a rollercoaster. Definitely something to keep an eye on for the future.

How is everyone this week? Sending love and support to you all.

I am full, so have no reason to eat snacks today.

last night I had peperoni pizza and it was so good. it's the first time I have been full since friday when I had mcdonalds

I have been emotional/stress eating and I know better. I have lots of tools in my tool box to self soothe without resorting to that. Physical activity has not been consistent either lately. This could be categorized as a slip in my weight loss journey. I have lost a significant amount of weight and would like to continue so I will buckle down and recommit.

Slept all day yesterday and did not work out. Need a big one today to catch up.

I'm stuck with weight loss. I have lost 7 pounds but now kind of stuck. Ive gone over my calories several times but not by much at all. I just dont have time to exercise with the move staring me in the face every day. My avatar is my inspiration! This is the true me and I need to get back there! Im half way in my journey!

26 miles on the bike choking on smoke, 50 mph winds brutal, but I did it.

Ive been stress eating since my granny was hospitalized last thursday. shes got coronavirus.

i tested positive for it today.

Gained a pound this past week. Must be water weight. I have consistently lost about a pound a week since June 26, when I started tracking calories diligently. I went over last week by more than I have in the past, but still only by around 1500 calories for the week. Most days I am under or just slightly over. My problem is I usually have to eat right before bed because I’m so hungry. Or I lay in bed for an hour and get so tired of laying there I just get up and have a snack just to do something. But in total I have lost 14 pounds. I haven’t really seen it yet but I’ve noticed my men’s large tee shirts fitting a bit looser. And today put on some khakis for work that I haven’t worn since March and they definitely fit better. I could button them without a struggle! So it is working.

If I make it to 21 pounds lost, I will have hit two milestones. First, the only time ever in my life that I’ve lost more than 20lb trying to. And, I will be under 200lb for the first time since November of 2017! So hopefully by November I will make it there. It’s so hard to think ahead and realize how long it’s going to take me to lose the weight I need to, but I’m losing at the rate That’s recommended for sustainable weight loss.

HALLIEBETH, I hope you and your granny recover from covid quickly. I am sorry to read you got it.

Fern, I agree that sometimes we must look at the scale. It's good you got one. I will be wondering what mine will say when I get on it next.

Raging vortex, I am glad you're full. Being hungry is painful sometimes. Do you ever like to eat healthier stuff or does that turn you off or not satisfy you?

Bpcyclist, I saw a map of the fires yesterday. Horrible! I'm sorry you and many others are dealing with that.

Maybe you need a stationary bike for high smoke days Good job though. That's real commitment!

I hope she recovers soon Hallie. How are you feeling? My dad had it a while back. It made me feel helpless.

Wow! You're on a roll. It feels great to hit milestones. I hope it continues to work for you. I love it when my clothes fit better or when I can get back into a skinny outfit that was just too tight before.

I didnt want to, but it was inevitable and it helps. My husband actually asked me to pick it up. He got sick and lost some weight and wanted to know how much.

I'm going to use Friday as my weigh in day. I'm looking forward to it.

You can hopefully give yourself a bit of a pass at the next weigh in. If I was where you are I'd be eating all of the pastries Enjoy!

My student had a rough day today so I was trying to encourage him to participate in gym class by doing the workout video. I went down for a squat and couldn’t get back up!!! I have never been one for exercise. I think I am afraid to try because I think I won’t be able to do it. But this is my motivation! I want to be able to do a damn squat without falling over!

I found some workout videos on YouTube for obese beginners. I can get YouTube on my tv through my cable provider so I’m going to buckle down and give it a go. I’m also walking at least 5000 steps a day just by going to work, so that’s good!

Hoping to get some strength in my jelly legs

Guess I underestimated how hazardous it is to be outside here. Our air quality index is approaching Mt. St. Helens eruption levels (I am maybe 33 miles from the mountain by air). We are basically not allowed to go outside for at least the next three days. So bad.

Fern, I am breaking out the trainer... Good call. I was not smart to run today. The black blur on the right is you-know-who...

So, I’ve finally had enough of being fat. I had a consultation with a Bariatric surgeon about a month ago and am having surgery (gastric sleeve) in two weeks. I’m so looking forward to one day being a healthy weight again. Onwards and upwards I hope.

I need to lose 50-60 lbs that I've put on over the last 3 years. Pdoc is all over my case about it - but I'm on two antipsychotics that I don't think are helping my weight. I started a new job that involves a lot of walking so I'm hopeful.

good luck with that

defenetly sounds positive

my arm decided to fall asleep today.

after I showered, and got dressed, my left arm just didn't want to go in to my teashirt

talk about agony..

the whole shower was agony (all the moving about and bending), but my arm was the most painful

I must have dropped the water weight, thankfully. Back down to the weight I was two weeks ago. I only ended up going over my total weekly calorie allowance by 125 calories last week! Usually it’s around 1000. I’m just not as hungry anymore, plus I’m working and can only eat at certain times.

Haven’t been able to find motivation to work out but I’m at least moving around more simply being at work, so that’s good.