163.5/164 today
I was 165 on Thanksgiving morning, and 164 the day after. I know that I am one of only a handful of people who actually lost weight over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thanksgiving was totally a non-issue this year. I cooked all the usual items for my family, because that's what they want, but as for me, I simply ate turkey and broccoli. Easy, easy, easy.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
11/23/2016
165 today
Well, tomorrow is Thanksgiving, our national day of pigging out. People shovel food in as fast as they can, and then complain about how miserable they feel. It's crazy, and I am so glad to be off that train. I still have to cook all the standards for my family because that's what they want, and it's fine...I'm not tempted to sample and I don't have a problem cooking carby stuff. To make it easier on myself, I started cooking on Saturday, making the cornbread dressing. Then on Sunday I made the cranberry relish. Today the university will probably shut down early, so I'll have time to make the green bean casserole this afternoon before I have to head back into town to pick up The Granddaughter from school. Tomorrow then, all I'll need to make will be pies. The Mister will roast the turkey, and my daughter will make Mac + Cheese, and mashed potatoes and gravy (instant and store-bought). I'll chow down on roasted turkey, and will just need to heat up some frozen veggies for myself. Easy peasy...
The secretary in my office told me yesterday, after a doctor appointment, that her blood glucose level was very high and her doctor wants to see her back in 3 weeks for re-testing. She is fat, to put it bluntly, and eats a lot of carbohydrates. I wanted very badly to say, "I can help you lose weight which would probably regulate your glucose level", but instead I said to let me know if I could do anything to help. I know better...I've told others in the past how to lose weight--give up all sugars and grains, and they look at me as if I've suddenly grown a second head. The first thing that comes out of their mouth is, "I can't do THAT!!!" No, you don't WANT to do that.
Well, tomorrow is Thanksgiving, our national day of pigging out. People shovel food in as fast as they can, and then complain about how miserable they feel. It's crazy, and I am so glad to be off that train. I still have to cook all the standards for my family because that's what they want, and it's fine...I'm not tempted to sample and I don't have a problem cooking carby stuff. To make it easier on myself, I started cooking on Saturday, making the cornbread dressing. Then on Sunday I made the cranberry relish. Today the university will probably shut down early, so I'll have time to make the green bean casserole this afternoon before I have to head back into town to pick up The Granddaughter from school. Tomorrow then, all I'll need to make will be pies. The Mister will roast the turkey, and my daughter will make Mac + Cheese, and mashed potatoes and gravy (instant and store-bought). I'll chow down on roasted turkey, and will just need to heat up some frozen veggies for myself. Easy peasy...
The secretary in my office told me yesterday, after a doctor appointment, that her blood glucose level was very high and her doctor wants to see her back in 3 weeks for re-testing. She is fat, to put it bluntly, and eats a lot of carbohydrates. I wanted very badly to say, "I can help you lose weight which would probably regulate your glucose level", but instead I said to let me know if I could do anything to help. I know better...I've told others in the past how to lose weight--give up all sugars and grains, and they look at me as if I've suddenly grown a second head. The first thing that comes out of their mouth is, "I can't do THAT!!!" No, you don't WANT to do that.
Friday, November 11, 2016
11/11/2016
165 today
One more positive side effect of this way of eating: no sinus infection!
Usually with the transition to spring, and again in the fall, I end up with either a sinus infection or a respiratory infection. I take over-the-counter meds daily (an antihistamine and a nasal spray) and yet I used to still end up sick when the seasons changed. --Not this year! Almost all of my co-workers are sneezing, coughing, and wheezing, but not this gal. Oh, I can feel a bit of increase in drainage, but my body is able to handle it. The only thing different in my life is the food I'm (not) eating. It's a huge deal; it's been at least a decade since I've not had to endure an infection. HUGE, I tell you!!
One more positive side effect of this way of eating: no sinus infection!
Usually with the transition to spring, and again in the fall, I end up with either a sinus infection or a respiratory infection. I take over-the-counter meds daily (an antihistamine and a nasal spray) and yet I used to still end up sick when the seasons changed. --Not this year! Almost all of my co-workers are sneezing, coughing, and wheezing, but not this gal. Oh, I can feel a bit of increase in drainage, but my body is able to handle it. The only thing different in my life is the food I'm (not) eating. It's a huge deal; it's been at least a decade since I've not had to endure an infection. HUGE, I tell you!!
Monday, November 7, 2016
11/07/2016
165 today
I feel really good--physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Really good; centered and strong. Thanksgiving is happening in two and a half weeks, but it has no effect on me. I'm not concerned about it, I'm not afraid of it; I could care less. To me, it's just another day...likewise Christmas and New Year's. I'll cook whatever foods my family enjoys (doesn't bother me), but I'll be the one eating the truly good stuff (healthy baby, healthy). We place so much emphasis on and attachment to food that it's ridiculous...and dangerous to some people.
I feel really good--physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Really good; centered and strong. Thanksgiving is happening in two and a half weeks, but it has no effect on me. I'm not concerned about it, I'm not afraid of it; I could care less. To me, it's just another day...likewise Christmas and New Year's. I'll cook whatever foods my family enjoys (doesn't bother me), but I'll be the one eating the truly good stuff (healthy baby, healthy). We place so much emphasis on and attachment to food that it's ridiculous...and dangerous to some people.
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