Getting Organized
I'm updating my sidebar with a section on my exercise streak - I'm on day five, and as soon as I'm done with this entry, I'm on the mini-trampoline for some crazy jumping.
Speaking of crazy jumping, yesterday I spent 45 minutes boinging away on the trampoline, watching reruns of What Not To Wear. I swear, when I lose this weight, someone needs to turn me over to that show. I would be the best show ever. You should see me right now in my faded leggings and stretched out tshirt. At least I finally colored my roots ;)
I'm also adding a section for daily food consumption. I am determined to keep myself accountable for every bite that goes into my piehole gullet mouth. This also means that I'll be reviving Small Slice... about time if you ask me.
After returning to eating 'regular' foods, I'm up three pounds to 172. I'm also suffering from headaches and heartburn again, something that I never struggled with over the days of fruit. I am determined to get to the bottom of this, so that I can feel great all the time.
My blood tests revealed that I'm not deficient in any areas, and the threat of pre-diabetes has receded a bit. Also, my thyroid is apparently still fine. Must be stress that is causing my hair to fall out. Big surprise there... luckily, I've taken big strides in unloading stress this last few months, so hopefully the hair loss will slow.
I've gone through a whole range of emotions this last week - the quick weight loss from the fruit cleanse made me greedy, and I toyed with the idea of diet pills, meal replacement shakes, super-low calorie plans and other craziness. But what it comes down to is this - I don't want to eat crazy. I want to learn how to eat moderately. I don't want to take the pleasure out of meals - but I realize that I'm going to have to make some concessions.
Comments
interesting about the headaches....do you think the fruit was keeping you more hydrated?
Keep us posted on that - I am plagued by headaches too...would love to control that by diet.
Leanne
Posted by: Leanne | November 18, 2006 1:24 PM
Fyi, meal replacement shakes and frozen meals aren't all bad. In times when you are feeling less "in control", using either as a meal gives you a known amount of calories & fat--no guessing the portion size. When you're done, you're done. It's not good for everyday, but it's very handy now and then....
Posted by: Katie C | November 19, 2006 4:05 AM
You could get some divided dishes with lids and make your own "diet" meals. Save a portion of whatever you have either for lunch the next day or freeze it and have it another day. That way you're still eating REAL food that you've prepared (once!) and it's portion controlled.
I think you're right to stay away from the gimicks. They'll only let you down in the end. You can do this! You ARE doing this! Hang in there, Jen.
Posted by: Cookie | November 19, 2006 4:22 PM
Were you watching the BBC "What Not to Wear" or the US version? If you were watching the Brits, didn't those women piss you off to no end? Thereby making you jump up and down on the trampoline, furious that they could be so snotty and mean? Or, were you watching the kinder, gentler American version?
Clearly, I recommend the British "What Not..." You'd get in more vigorous trampoline cardio.
In other news, I think you're doing great, Jenny and you're not a fraud, not at all.
xoxox
Posted by: GraceD | November 19, 2006 9:48 PM