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I just checked and weigh 123 at 5'2" so BMI is 22.5. Still a healthy range but I feel too thin at times. The old saying was that you can never be too rich or too thin, but I do feel stronger at about 136 or 25 BMI.
I had plantar fascitis when I worked in an office and wore heels everyday, then took a position in the data center and went to flat shoes. The extra weight on my heels brought it on and it was terrible. Back then I had to use NSAIDS to make the pain bearable. I learned what shoes would help and also used inserts in the shoes.
It had been quiet for years and about a year ago I got new shoes. It only took a few hours for them to aggrevate the left heel and months for it to calm down again. I look for shoes with a lot of padding in the heel area. For anyone who never had it, it feels like there is a fishhook stuck in the heel and makes every step excruciating. I am so glad yours feels better today Amy.
I have no problem at all with maintenance. I allow myself any food and also do not crave it and do not eat very much of it. I pretty much do not eat any sweets just because I no longer enjoy them. I have some Unjury chicken broth that is high protein and prefer that to a milk based shake. I do eat protein first and very few carbs. I did learn so much doing the new Weigh****chers program online during the pandemic. It changed completely how I feel about food and years of cravings and frustration are over with now.
It is a journey and I do my best and also hope I can help others. My nephew's wife is in her 30's and being treated for pre-diabetes. They discussed surgery with her and she will get it if that is the right thing for her. I am so thankful for the advances that have been made in helping people with weight problems, with new medicines, and with the difference in how people are treated now.
I was very inspired by attending the last conference and listening to Dr. Now. He has so much compassion for people and so much patience with them. If he were Catholic, I think the church would make him a saint.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Good morning, everybody!
Great picture, Amy! I also got my haircut this weekend, but my elapsed time was a lot closer to 4.5 minutes than 4.5 hours.
Marilyn was able to fly standby, so she got home earlier than expected, which was a relief. They had a good weekend and DD's new place is cute, I have heard. They did make it to a couple of dinners and yesterday went to the Texas State Fair. Last night I slept for 7 1/2 hours uninterrupted, which rarely happens.
I got most of the stuff on my list done. The one thing that I pushed was bicycle shopping. I thought that the store was open on Sunday, but it wasn't, and I didn't want to feel rushed to make a large purchase. I will reschedule until either this Wednesday or this Saturday. I need a road bike if I am going to stay with doing the triathlons, but I want to train on the gravel paths, so that I don't get hit by a car. Somebody recommended that i get a gravel bike that can accommodate street tires and then just buy an extra set of wheels and tires, so that is my plan unless the store has a compelling argument otherwise.
I don't cook that much, but I did make a shrimp boil in the slow cooker. It came out pretty good and both boys ate some of it. There is a bit left for Marilyn to try today. Of course, while I was still digesting lunch on Saturday afternoon, my older son asked " what time do you think that I should put the burgers on?" I'm thinking "Does Monday work?"
QOTD: I am around 27 -28, but I don't want to lose any more weight than where I am now. I should probably get a body scan, but I don't feel like i have very much body fat.
Breakfast: Sausage and cottage cheese
Lunch: catered
Dinner: Hamburgers
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 59 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Well Monday, we meet again. We had a relaxing weekend which I did clock a few work hours but I didn't mind and was able to do it at my pace and not rush through a new process I'm learning. Today is payroll distribution day so it'll be busy that's for sure but I'm still going to try and manage at least one lap around the dealership. So it's a Dodger/Yankee World Series which Em's BF is a Dodger fan so he's happy.
QOTD: I'm currently 26.3 and would like to be under 25 again. My goals are to stop taking the small nibbles/handfuls here and there that as we all know add up quickly. I am keeping things like cereal and granola out of the house for now.
TSS: 10 years 2 months
B: SF latte, 3 turkey sausage links, and an orange
L: Turkey and cheese sticks, carrots, light and fit yogurt and some fruit
S: A piece of fruit and yogurt
D: Turkey burger on keto bun, broccoli and cheese steamer,a banana, and dark chocolate
ES: Protein ice cream and carbmaster toast
E: 1/2 hour elliptical, 1 mile on treadmill and 20 mins Pilates bar
V/W: On track
Totals: Cals:1228 Protein:125 Carbs:127 Fat:40
Have a great day!
RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150
Good morning ~ I feel this ^ in my soul! I have a case of the Mondays and do not want to adult today, but adult I shall. My weekend was productive and busy though not as active as I planned. I need to make more of an effort there. The bottom of my left foot feels like the beginning of plantar fasciitis after wearing my new HOKAs yesterday, it was annoyingly sore all day. This morning, I got up and on the treadmill anyway. Different shoes, a little sore but not as bad. I've had it in the past in both feet for about 3 years, it was awful. Supportive shoes and ice for the foreseeable future, hopefully I can nip it. Work will be busy; this month is flying by and I have to much to do. The Dodgers won, yay!!
Asking for a friend:
QOTD - BMI check (or ideal/happy weight if you prefer) For those above 25 BMI or ideal/happy weight, what are you doing to turn it around and get to your goal? For those at 18.5-24.9 BMI or ideal/happy weight, what is one strategy that you could share that keeps you motivated? For those below 18.5 BMI or ideal/happy weight, how are you doing? Are you okay? No matter where you are on your journey, what can this group do to help and support you?
My BMI is currently 29.0, ideal weight is 145/24.9 BMI and I'm not sure of my happy weight yet. I want to lose 15-20 more if I can pull it off. I don't know if I will end up in the 'normal' BMI range, but how I feel is more important than a number on the scale. The first time around (RNY) didn't go well. In the end, I wasn't eating at all trying to get to a normal BMI range and I just looked sick - never made it btw. This time around (revision) is different. I am fueling my body, focused on protein, 10k step goal and just started strength and resistance training. How this group can support me is to share your stories. Tell me about your victories and struggles. Also very important, cheer each other on!
Accountability - I didn't weight my portions at dinner and I know I overserved myself. 23 active minutes, 8,396 steps. Today I am 168.0, 30 minutes done on the treadmill.
B - coffee, yogurt, strawberries, protein granola
L - chicken and kale salad
D - tri tip tacos in zero tortillas
s- root beer protein float, cuties
Have a wonderful day!
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
My 91 yr old Dad is going for his third serious cancer operation tomorrow. Scared.
also hav 2 make plans for Mom . She has to live w m makin m a full time babysitter . I hav No idea how I'm gonna shoehorn Dad into th bed .
Life throws tricks at U .
Super great custom rooftop concert ( new n terrific music ) beautiful plants sweet lovin kitties what?s not 2 enjoy? Absolutely GORGEOUS day here in NY .
OK neighbor tells m Moms not doing well mentally.
The thing is I spoke w her about three hours today n she didn?t miss a beat .
Mebbe we communicate telepathically? I can always unnerstan her she always understans m .
Had 2 lick m wounds after Thursday?s beat-up tomorrow we go again . Tired of tilting at real estate windmills ( my werk 4 the last eight years- count em !
Is it really worth it sacrificing Urself 2 control property? Then again I look at what a lot of my friends settle for and Thank God I?m not them .
Def don?t enjoy a private plane lifestyle but good food good insurance? independent financial comfort? I werked n sacrificed 4 these.
Looking forward 2 ( not dreading Thank God ) tomorrow?s challenges .
B - pastry n leftover soup
L- breaded shrimp stuffed clams
D- baked caramelized zucchini w Chinese char su n garlic sauces yum ! 
Unfortunately only clocked 11 miles this week.
Accountability - ten Tates ginger cookies jumped in my mouth during the nite . Yep? ten and mostly butter 
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BTW Amy Ur new avatar foto is flippin gorgeous ! 
I love simple recipes that produce good leftovers like the ones you mentioned!
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
For many years I have used an app called Paprika. It stores my recipes, keeps track of what is in the pantry, lets me create a menu and then generate a grocery list of everything I will need. I do the planning on the PC and then sync to my phone. At the store I bring up the grocery list and check off each item as I put it in my cart. When I had other people to cook for I hung the week's menu on the bulletin board in the kitchen.
Since it is just me now, I am a lot more flexible. I use a lot of frozen foods because I only use a small amount at a time. I never did meal prep, but looked for things I could fix in a hurry. The things I really like, stews, pot roasts, soups, chili require a large amount that I end up freezing in single serving containers and freezing.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Good morning! I'm fresh out of the shower and having my coffee in the sunshine. We are having an unexpected third? summer and it's pretty perfect outside.
I also to a rest day yesterday. I ate well, but no intentional movement. Had a great time out at the Softball trick or treat event and only ate 1 mini butterfinger. I mean, come on. Candy everywhere. That's a huge win. I also ate 1.5 street carne tacos. Really could not have asked for anything more on plan. All water, all day. 264 move calories, 11 minutes of exercise minutes, 5,593 steps, 90 grams of protein.
Today is softball again and then a list of chores I'd like to accomplish. I have no exercise planned and I am not dressed for it. Maybe I'll surprise myself with a walk this afternoon.
QoTD: I buy about a weeks worth of meals and have all the stuff in the fridge. When I shop, I plan out each of the meals and decide what sides I need with the proteins. Then I usually create a menu for the week on my phone so I remember what I bought everything for. I rarely pre-make stuff, but I'm saying I'm a half prepper for all the good choices I load into the fridge once a week or so.
Bites today
B: chicken, hb egg, cottage cheese, EBTB
L: Quest cheese crackers and single size serving of jerky at the game
D: carne asada and grilled veggies
3 ish: greek yogurt and Jello chocolate pudding mix
9 ish: jerky if I am hungry and need more protein.
Peace!
Height 5'3"
HW 200
surgery date 10/29/19 177.9
CW 121.4
goal weight 125
Good morning ~ How's your weekend going so far? Yesterday turned into the best rest/lazy day. We hustled all morning and got a million things done around the house, ran all the errands and chilled most of the afternoon. I think I got a couple of naps in for about 3 hours total, very nice! Dinner was fab, the old Salem's Lot was not as interesting we hoped and cut that a 1/4 of the way through and moved on. My obsession comes from the fear of that movie when I was a kid - oh the nightmares! No nightmares now except for work ones. Today we are going on the hike for sure w/Chloe, finish the patio clean up and the kids are coming over. Rob is smoking a tri-tip and of course we are watching football.
QOTD - Are you a meal prepper, or do you wing it? Something in-between? I've been all of those things. From the all day Sunday cooking, chopping, bagging and packing to 100% winging it - looking in the fridge on a Monday morning before work and praying I got this. These days I don't meal prep, but I do shop well so I have plenty of options to grab and go, or simply put together for meals, especially on work days.
Accountability - I called a last minute rest day - no regrets - 5 active min and 4,943 steps. Today I am 168.0 and have a a mini outdoor hike and a longer hike on the treadmill planned.
B- coffee, leftover filet and an egg
l- ham and cheese on protein bread
d - tritip and potato salad
s- rootbeer protein float, apple, watermelon
Have a great day!
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
