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Weekly Weigh-In (May 24) - Tools & Regrouping

lorrieonline
lorrieonline

While I didn't get to create a new post last week, it occurred to me that my exercise list needs to be updated as do some other things.  Sometimes routines become outdated.  Example for me is that I've been hesitant to do the usual exercises until I meet with a doctor to go over scans of some recent concerns that have shown up on the imaging reports.  

Realizing the things like cracked ribs should not be interfering with my entire exercise routine, I'm going to get hold of a physical therapy log and start tracking what I can do. This way, I can build up some strength in the interim of getting to speak with my doctor. 

I don't know about anyone else but it sure seems that goals and plans can easily get derailed, making it ever more important to stay on top of them and not give up.  
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Remember the (5) S’s for Weighing:


♦ Same TIME of day
♦ Same DAY each week
♦ Same CLOTHING
♦ Same SCALE  — and remember, sometimes the scale doesn’t budge, but the waistline does
♦ Same SELF-COMPASSION  
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What I did accomplish recently was getting back on the scale and discovering my weight is still the same, at 138. Doesn't sound excessive although for someone of my height, I need to watch it.  Having to take prescription ferrous sulfate necessitates planning on a snack in the afternoon. There are a few things to figure out now that these new CT images given some cause for concern. 

Hopefully, anyone reading will have a nice Memorial Day weekend.  

GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
Good evening Lorrie! 138 was my lowest weight when I lost 89 pounds. I have crept up to probably 145 or more. I think it's more. Today I have been being careful but tomorrow, a Monday, I'm going to get back on the Keto wagon. I do have pretzels and pizza in the house but I will eat them sparingly. I have lots of frozen veggies and meats. I got a deal on large eggs for 99 cents but guess what? They were tiny. So I've been eating 3 at a time but that's a little too much. I try not to eat the whole portion once they are fried or made into egg salad. I can see and feel the difference. My best friend has been dieting and exercising strictly and then cheating on her diet when she's with her boyfriend but lately she's been cheating when she's with other friends and she feels it too. So I think we can encourage each other.
havenbelle
havenbelle
I gained two pounds this week.
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
GreenEyes727: Hello! I hope you've been able to get back on Keto. Oh gosh, hard pretzels have been a weakness of mine. It always seems easier for me to stick to my eating style when with others. The last time I remembering caving was when most everyone at the table was getting the fish fry special. Since I am gluten free and don't use seed oils, I felt sickly for at least two days afterward. Tough lesson and I will continue to scour menus before heading out again. So glad you encourage each other. It helps to have a friend working on the same goals.
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Havenbelle: I hope this will be a better results week for you. I know it can feel discouraging when the scale seems to go in the opposite direction!
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