willowraven's Journal
Posting from the Calorie Count Plus SiteAug 10 2007 21:15
Wow... very cool! I just managed to move my 'stuff' over to the calorie count plus site and so far, what I've seen, is very very nice! I'm liking it a lot.
I am doing ok for the most parts - having some ups and downs both with my 'dieting' and with general life. Doing my best to hang in there. Saw my nutritionist earlier this week and talked about a lot of things, including the incredible stress I am under lately and how I haven't been really following my food plan as well as I should. I haven't been gorging on food (which is a good thing) but I just haven't been eating the "right" food. I told her about what was going on and she understands that, when your immediate needs are threatened, that it's very difficult to concentrate on secondary things, like eating the right foods and keeping with an exercise routine. At this point, she said my first concern is to get the issues surrounding the immediate needs straightened out first and then, when it has settled, get back in to my food and exercise routine. She wants to see me back in 2 months - she figured that would give me enough time to get things settled. She was happy to hear that, up til about a week or so ago when things started going nuts, that I was doing well, and actually had gotten the scale down to the high 360s which is the lowest I have been in a LOOONG time. So right now I'm going to just try and keep around 1800 calories and keep up with the water, and anything else above and beyond is a bonus. Then, as she suggested, when things settle down, I can get back to what I was doing before.
Anyways, I hope everyone else is doing well and having a good summer. Hugs to you all!
Hey! Nice to see you popping in. That is awesome that you hit a new low. It's always a good feeling, even if it doesn't stay right away. At least it shows you're on the way! Keep it up.  |
Good to see you! You have done a great job, even through all the stress, getting that scale down to the 360s! Stress can be a killer... when you basically feel like you're being threatened (Whether it's job loss, or having a hard time paying bills), it is SO hard to focus on other things... it's a miracle a person can even remember to go to the bathroom! So, even though things have been very hard, you are still hanging in there... you are one tough chick! If you ever want a little good energy thrown your way, say the word! |
sounds like a gr8 strategy ~ same thing doc has told me and read last year in an article, so I really took it to heart. Helps me not feel so guilty when I'm not coping as well as when not under stress. Geez, makes sense huh, but it's so easy to beat ourself up for failing.... so! hang in :) {{{hugs}}} |
Getting things sorted out in your mind is really important. It sounds to me like you've got a handle on it. |
what? you are in the 360s? seems when i was around last you were in the 380s thats amazing chelle! stay on it! |
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