Disney Grannie's journal (life after Grave's Disease)

[nancyj_pa]

Sunday, Oct 12

Well, today was my 5K Memory Walk for Alzheimer's Disease. It was a beautiful day and over 4,000 walkers participated. It was a lot easier for me this year than last with my lower weight and because my knees are now stronger and don't hurt since I lost 15 pounds. DH and our 11 year old grandson walked with me.

Breakfast: cottage cheese/blueberries, 2 cups lite coffee, water

More water during the walk

Lunch: Hot dog minus the bun, water, and 4 slices of cheese when I got home.

Dinner: I made a delicious roast beef. Had 2 slices, mushrooms, and home made cole slaw (mostly cabbage and mayo). Also, caesar salad. More water. Decaf coffee.

I'm waiting until tomorrow A.M. to do my weigh in. Too much of a rush this morning. I think I maintained again. It's been slow lately with so much going on in my life. This week should be a lot simpler and calmer.

 

[nancyj_pa]

I'm being extra careful this week. I need to lose a little more each week so that I can make my ONDERland by Christmas goal. Only 1 pound in 3 weeks because of DD's wedding, my birthday, and lots of parties and dinners out.

Monday, Oct 13

Breakfast 7:45 AM - cottage cheese & blueberries, coffee (lite), and water

Midmorning - 3 glasses of water and a cup of coffee

Lunch 12:30 PM - chicken salad, one hard boiled egg, more water

Afternoon - water

Dinner 6:15 - scallops w/green pepper & mushrooms sauted in butter, green beans, home-made cole slaw. Water followed by decaf coffee.

Didn't exercise today. Did plenty over the weekend (for me!)

1/2 day of work tomorrow. Hope to ride bike in the P.M. before rain starts.

Hopefully, I won't get hungry this evening. Last evening I had some cheese and macadamia nuts.

 

[nancyj_pa]

Wednesday, Oct 15

Breakfast: cottage cheese w/blueberries, lite coffee, water

Lunch: chicken salad, hard boiled egg, water

Dinner: big salad with tuna, shredded cheese, mushrooms, onion, green pepper and ranch dressing, water

Drank about 10 glasses of water today so far. I think I lost another pound.

No exercise today. VERY windy outside and I cannot ride my bike. I haven't unwrapped my WATP tape yet.

 

[nancyj_pa]

Friday, Oct 17

Thursday was my usual menu for breakfast & lunch. Dinner was a salad with turkey & cheese lunchmeat in it and a small bit of leftover chili minus the beans. Had macadamia nuts, sugarfree jello w/whipped cream for snack.

It was my late day at work & was dark when I got out. No exercise.

Friday AM - I am off from work today. DH and I had a nice breakfast together: 2 sausages & 2 fried eggs, lots of water, lite coffee w/cream (2 cups).

Midmorning we went for a long walk together...about 2 miles. It's a bit dreary outside but it was O.K.

Lunch: salad w/eggsalad, dressing, lunchmeat & cheese. More water. Also, sugar free jello again.

Going to DD's for dinner. They're making stiry fry chicken w/veggies. I should be able to eat most of it. We're going to see her honeymoon photos and watch the wedding video again that DS made (it's actually very good for an amateur).

 

[nancyj_pa]

Sunday, Oct 19

My boring, uneventful week finally paid off. I lost three more pounds! I walked more than usual and didn't eat out except at DD's where I was very, very good.

This is the first week in a long time when I lost more than 1 pound. I really needed to speed up the pace a little to stay on goal for my ONDERland by Christmas challenge. Only 10 more pounds to go.

Last evening I had a bite of a Zcarb candy bar. It tasted like a Hershey's Almond bar except with dark chocolate. It was hard to believe it had no carbs at all. I've been looking for it in 7-Eleven for a while now and finally found it.

It looks like another dreary day. Hopefully, the sun will come out later for my bike ride/walk.

 

[nancyj_pa]

Wednesday, Oct 22

Everything pretty much the same. I'm eating healthy but getting less exercise because of the weather change. Every day I keep telling myself I'm going to unwrap my WATP tape but I haven't yet. I'd much rather be here on the boards.

I just bought 3 more ZCarb candy bars. I only eat about a third of one at a time...never more than once a day. I'm afraid they'll cause a stall in my weight loss. Even with 0 carbs I know they can be a problem...just like drinking wine does to me.

I'm hoping for at least a 1 pound weight loss this week so I can get a new clippie.

 

[nancyj_pa]

Friday, October 24

I had cottage cheese & blueberries, lite coffee, and water for breakfast. Drank lots of water in A.M.

Worked 1/2 day (til 1:30), came home, had 3 slices turkey wrapped around provolone cheese for a late lunch and more water.

Went for a long walk with DH around the state park across the street from my home...about 2 miles or so. It felt so good. The weather was crisp and sunny and the leaves were all changing colors.

Planning on scallops for dinner. Hope to have a good weigh in this weekend.

 

[nancyj_pa]

Wednesday, Oct. 29

I'm still eating the usual. The scale doesn't seem to be moving. I think I'm eating too late in the day. I've been snacking on cheese and macadamia nuts after dinner.

I exercised over this past weekend but not since. Hopefully, I'll be better this weekend because we're expecting beautiful weather. The last couple of days have been rainy.

 

[DoeWDW]

Good luck with your weigh-in this weekend, Nancy!

Low-fat and low-calorie dieters often lose weight at a steady pace, but low-carbers seem to lose in fits and starts. It's pretty common to stay the same for a few weeks and then drop 3 pounds (a visit from the Whoosh Fairy ). Try not to get discouraged about it - it's not necessarily that you are doing anything wrong. It's a common pattern with lots of us low-carbers. If you haven't lost anything in 5 weeks, then it's time to do something to jump-start your body's weight loss again. A post to the WISH board will give you lots of ideas on how to break a stall.

You are doing so well, Nancy!! You've come through some really stressful events and you're still on plan! You should be very proud of yourself and I'm sure you're feeling healthier!

You mentioned that your clothes are getting looser. Sometimes when the scale isn't moving, you are losing inches. You may want to add taking measurements to your official weigh-ins. I know losing inches helps me stay motivated when the scale isn't moving! Low-carbers often lose inches or weight - but rarely lose both at the same time.

Onward and downward!! I just know you can make it to Onederland by Christmas!!

 

[coyote]

Nancy J

I found you. You have been so supportive to me in beginning my journey of weight loss that I thought I would check in on you.

I did buy the WAPT tape and I love it. Unwrap it and commit to 15 minutes. I really did feel more energized after the tape.

You are doing great. I look at your menu and think wouldn't it be great if I could do the carb thing one week and the calorie thing the next. However, I am sure that is not a feasible plan

How much is your total weight loss? You get an A in my book for commitment and going back to the journey whenever you sidetrack. Good for you.

I agree with the measuring part. It might give you another way to measure your success.

Have a good week and good luck with your next weigh in.

Coyote

 

[nancyj_pa]

Thanks Doreen and Coyote for the positive words of encouragement. They're really needed.

Since we're expecting a beautiful, warmer than usual weekend, I will be out on my bike and walking this weekend. But I will unwrap that tape soon. I have the 2-mile one. I was able to do the 5K walk without a problem, so this should be O.K. for me. I'll start it as soon as it's too cold to exercise outside.

Nancy J

 

[nancyj_pa]

I'm still 1 pound away from my 20 pound clippie. Weigh in is Sunday. I didn't lose last week so I'm hoping for at least that 1 pound, but I'll have to accept it if I maintain again.

I haven't exercised as much as usual. Feeling tired in the evening now that daylight savings is gone.

Still eating the same old things. For dinner tonight at DD's for Halloween I had a cheese steak w/onions minus the roll. It was pretty good. I wasn't even tempted by the candy. I carried around a Zcarb candy bar just in case but it wasn't needed.

 

[nancyj_pa]

I only lost half a pound last week. Still no 20 pound clippie. I missed it by a half pound and I still have a retirement party to attend this afternoon.

Thank goodness the weather is beautiful. DH and I walked in the park for a couple of miles yesterday and I plan to ride my bike today.

My slow weight loss is putting me behind in my ONDERland by Christmas challenge. If it doesn't pick up soon (especially with Thanksgiving coming)) I think I'll be a few pounds away still by Christmas.

I won't give up, though. I had no candy for Halloween, and I really haven't cheated since beginning in August. I feel healthier and my clothes look better already.

 

[jean88]

As long as you feel better that's the main thing, so hang on in there, you have been so kind to me that i'd just like to return the gesture.

Jeanxx

 

[nancyj_pa]

Thanks, Jean.


Just a quick checkin. I lost 1/2 pounds last week. Someone once told me that the more you have to lose the quicker it will be. NOT true.

I think it all depends on your metabolism. That's why we all lose at different rates. Since I had thyroid disease, it's been such a struggle. I keep on trying and reallly don't miss any of my previous foods. Low carb is now easy; the exercise is difficult.

 

[Auntmeme]

How are you doing? it looks like pretty good. I've only read the last page of your journal and though that scale is giving you a hard time, you are doing great. 1/2 lb better than none and you made it through the 5k walk, wow! I have faith the whoosh fairy will visit you again soon. I also miss the light in the evening, it is way too dark after work. I have just restarted doing the WATP video, it's better than nothing. So unwrap yours and join the group

Isn't it the best time to walk in Tyler State Park? I love the park this time of year. See you around the neighborhood.

 

[nancyj_pa]

Hi Meme,
I'm doing O.K. I hoped to be doing a bit better by now. It's really been kind of slow.

You're right about the park. The leaves are so crunchy, and it's especially beautiful along the creek. We found a wonderful path that's pretty flat so I don't have to worry about the hills (coming down kills my knees).

I guess you're getting back to normal after your trip. Things were pretty hectic there for you, I guess. We went the end of Sept into the beginning of Oct right after 9/11 so it wasn't too crowded for us then. But the crowds around the Magic Kingdom during and after fireworks were unbelievable and a bit uncomfortable.

I plan to unwrap my tape soon. Maybe this weekend. I'll see how the weather is. I'd much rather do a walk outside.

 

[nancyj_pa]

November 5, 2003

I watched Dr. Phil yesterday. It's nice to see all those people losing weight. I just get upset that I follow my plan so faithfully and my losses are so slow compared to others. I know everyone is different and my thyroid disease slows things down, but...

I'm going to try not eating after dinner and perhaps moving my dinners a little later and having a small snack late afternoons. Maybe this will pick things up a little. I tend to snack on cheese in the evenings.

 

[nancyj_pa]

Thursday, Nov 6

I got through the last 2 evenings without eating cheese. Last evening I had some macadamia nuts. I'm going to try not weighing myself every day.

I've been eating well and drinking a lot of water. I'm looking forward to the weekend and hope the weather will be nice for outdoor bike riding and walking. If not, I'll unwrap the WATP tape and begin. I know I should do that now, but frankly I'm too tired after working all day to come home to that.

Good news is I'm going to be a Disney Grannie again. DD, who recently got remarried, is expecting. Her son (almost 11) is thrilled as is new hubby. This will be his first.

 

[jean88]

Wonderful news give everyone my congratulation's and love