Weight Loss and Exercise #7

Blueberrybook · Mar 14, 2025, 11:46 AM

I did my nice long power walk this morning, 7.2 mi. It also leaves me starving afterwards! I know I eat a lot more food than most women, and a lot of times the ED thinking makes me feel guilty but then I have to say "screw it, my body needs this for fuel and to maintain my weight". I have lost a lot of weight in the past year, well at lot for me, around 15 lb. But I had gained 15 lb. on generic Zyprexa, so it's pretty much getting back to my old baseline weight. Still am a healthy BMI and I do have a small frame as well which plays into it. Glad I am off Zyprexa now though because it was such a weight gainer for me, and that just was not good with an ED in my past.

Oh, and did a few pushups and planks, hope to repeat this afternoon if I don't forget about them!

Discombobulated · Mar 14, 2025, 12:04 PM

Ohhhh I just had such a horrible migraine for the first time in a long while.

Looking back the food craving (carbs and sugar!) was part of the prodrome. It’s strange how even now I often miss the signs.

Went to bed this afternoon and listened to some soothing relaxation music, took meds, drank water. I’m coming around now but going to take it easy.

You sound like you’re lucky to have a fast metabolism Blueberry, I was like that when I was younger too, but you’re also incredibly active!

Mountaindewed · Mar 14, 2025, 02:00 PM

I woke up late today. I did eat 3 of these bakery pancake things and an organic fig newton type thing for breakfast. I got a caramel macchiato from Starbucks just so I could function. Then lunch was a jar of hearts of palms. My weight is better today at 220. Yesterday it was 223.

I only had 1400 calories yesterday so maybe thats where I need to be.

Crazy Hitch · Mar 14, 2025, 02:49 PM

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You’re going to get there Hitch, that’s fantastic progress, just keep following the Drs advice re intake and you’ll be fine. You’re just at the start of this. My son lost 3 stone last year, similar bmi to you, he didn’t have the weight loss drug, just better eating, cut down on beer

and a ton of exercise/activity. He’s not in healthy range yet but he’s a muscly guy and think that skews it.

Filling up on stuff like cucumbers and tomatoes with your cottage cheese might help sate your appetite too. Especially in warmer weather, and I’m guessing it’s still nice and warm where you are? In colder weather soup (homemade if possible) is a great option, not sure how cold your winter gets?

That’s awesome that your son lost so much weight healthily. Awesome! I’ll stock up on some cucumbers and tomatoes too. Great idea! It’s currently warm but next week we hit really cold crappy weather unfortunately

Crazy Hitch · Mar 14, 2025, 03:00 PM

Yesterday I struggled all day with a chronic headache. My Wegovy went from 0.25ml to 0.5ml and I suffered so much I couldn’t get out of bed from midday I just lay down. Which was difficult because I had my son with me so I couldn’t actively fall asleep I could only lay there. I wanted the lights off but my son wanted them on and I didn’t win that argument. He sat in my bedroom playing with his toys then he was lying on my bed watching his iPad. I don’t have a headache today and I’m hoping it stays away because when I first started wegovy I had chronic headaches for 2 weeks!

Blueberrybook · Mar 14, 2025, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Discombobulated

Ohhhh I just had such a horrible migraine for the first time in a long while.

Looking back the food craving (carbs and sugar!) was part of the prodrome. It’s strange how even now I often miss the signs.

Went to bed this afternoon and listened to some soothing relaxation music, took meds, drank water. I’m coming around now but going to take it easy.

You sound like you’re lucky to have a fast metabolism Blueberry, I was like that when I was younger too, but you’re also incredibly active!

So sorry about the migraine!

I do have a decent metabolism, but it really revs up when I exercise. But like you said, I exercise a lot. Most of my adult life I have been fairly active. I even was on the treadmill the day before I went into labor with my daughter, exercised the entire pregnancy and my delivery was a snap! I definitely think the exercise helped with that. And of course, the exercise helps my mood too. Even if I don't feel like exercising when I start, I feel good once I've finished it!

Blueberrybook · Mar 14, 2025, 04:48 PM

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That’s awesome that your son lost so much weight healthily. Awesome! I’ll stock up on some cucumbers and tomatoes too. Great idea! It’s currently warm but next week we hit really cold crappy weather unfortunately

Vegetables with humus is also good. It's important to eat something for breakfast as well even if it's just a meal replacement shake or bar. I like vanilla fat free Greek yogurt with granola and mango (buy the mango frozen, thaw it overnight). And then, a healthy dinner is important too. One of my favorite go-to recipes is chicken fajitas; I buy wheat tortillas for myself and my daughter, white for H. And chicken veg stir fries are simple as well.

Tart Cherry Jam · Mar 14, 2025, 10:21 PM

I microwave frozen mango pieces. I will try thawing overnight, mixing with plain Greek yogurt, and comparing the taste and texture with microwaved pieces

Crazy Hitch · Mar 14, 2025, 10:42 PM

For dinner I normally find something I can throw in the air fryer like chicken and fish and have it with salad. I know I should be eating breakfast but it makes me so nervous because when I did start eating breakfast I put on 7kg and it’s just taken me 4 weeks to lose 6.3kg. Slow and steady.

Tart Cherry Jam · Mar 14, 2025, 11:45 PM

I have seen a mini air fryer. I wonder if it is worth the price and kitchen space when I normally cook just for myself. But it is a very healthy way of xooking, right?

Crazy Hitch · Mar 15, 2025, 12:49 AM

It’s very healthy because I don’t need to add oil. And it takes up very little space in my kitchen so it’s very ergonomically designed. Perfect space and it’s quicker than cooking in the oven!

Tart Cherry Jam · Mar 15, 2025, 07:47 AM

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It’s very healthy because I don’t need to add oil. And it takes up very little space in my kitchen so it’s very ergonomically designed. Perfect space and it’s quicker than cooking in the oven!

Got an Amazon pick compact air fryer at 33% off. Will try it! Free returns if I do not like it.

Blueberrybook · Mar 15, 2025, 11:09 AM

I did the long 7.2 mile power walk this morning and practiced planks. I had pretty good energy and the moon was pretty until clouds covered it.

Mountaindewed · Mar 15, 2025, 11:34 AM

I need to stop drinking so much V8. Idk if its healthy or not but its got a shyt ton of sodium either way, which isn't good.
Weirdly my GI symptoms are fine when I drink it.

I'm ok so far today but I need more protein.

Blueberrybook · Mar 15, 2025, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I need to stop drinking so much V8. Idk if its healthy or not but its got a shyt ton of sodium either way, which isn't good.
Weirdly my GI symptoms are fine when I drink it.

I'm ok so far today but I need more protein.

They have low sodium V8, but it doesn't taste nearly as good unless you add salt to it.

unaluna · Mar 15, 2025, 01:46 PM

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They have low sodium V8, but it doesn't taste nearly as good unless you add salt to it.

I used to drink it. It has to be really cold!

Mountaindewed · Mar 15, 2025, 01:48 PM

They have full size cans of V8 now. like soda size cans. Shyt is dangerous.

unaluna · Mar 15, 2025, 01:57 PM

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They have full size cans of V8 now. like soda size cans. Shyt is dangerous.

Yeah weight watchers counts it, its not a free food as vegetables usually are.

Tart Cherry Jam · Mar 15, 2025, 09:52 PM

There are 6 oz cans of V8. I also do not like the low sodium version.

One 6 oz can a day should be ok. Chilled, yes.

Tart Cherry Jam · Mar 15, 2025, 09:52 PM

Personal training today.

Crazy Hitch · Mar 15, 2025, 11:43 PM

I’m drinking sugar free kombucha mixed berry. First time I’ve had it and I’ve got to say it’s pretty good!

unaluna · Mar 16, 2025, 02:15 AM

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I’m drinking sugar free kombucha mixed berry. First time I’ve had it and I’ve got to say it’s pretty good!

Im afraid to try kombucha. And kefir.

And no spiderwebs in my vinegar please!

Tart Cherry Jam · Mar 16, 2025, 05:07 AM

I love plain kefir. Alone or in berry smoothies made in my blender. But I grew up with kefir, so it is different.

Kombucha, when it first appeared as a novelty, I liked a lot. Several years later, when it was already in the mainstream, I tried it and found it way too strong.

Mountaindewed · Mar 16, 2025, 09:30 AM

I tried that store brand kefir and I drank a glass but that was enough.

I was on a kombucha kick in summer 2020 but they always made me feel off after I drank one. I do like the watermelon one.

Discombobulated · Mar 16, 2025, 09:55 AM

Never tried Kombucha before so I’m curious. I’m on plain kefir at the minute for my digestive system, not sure it’s helping or not, I like it though except some batches are more fizzy tasting than others.

I’ve read if you’ve got a weakened immune system to be careful though as the bacteria can cause problems in some.

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