February Challenge

[KarenWV]

Day 19

Calories: I stopped counting.
Protein: Well over 60
Water: Around 60
Vitamins: yes

Movement: none

My husband and I enjoyed steak and lobster from Outback steakhouse for my birthday. I will return to tracking tomorrow.

Yay for you Kay. Happy belated birthday to you!!!

 

[KayB]

Day 20

Calories: 1,354
Protein: 48
Water: 70
Vitamins: yes

Movement: none

 

[KayB]

Day 21

Calories: 1,248
Protein: 26
Water: 62
Vitamins: yes

Movement: none

I didn't do well on my protein today. On the positive side, it was another three-day weekend due to Presidents' Day. I did laundry and graded papers. Nothing too exciting.

 

[KayB]

Day 22

Calories: 1,168
Protein: 63
Water: 92
Vitamins: yes

Movement: only at work
Weekly weigh: 187

I only lost .8 pound this week, so I'd better stick to the plan more closely.

On another note, my weight today is now the same as the lowest weight I got to after VSG surgery, before I started gaining again.

 

[KayB]

Day 23

Calories: 1,070
Protein: 50
Water: 86
Vitamins: yes

Movement: only at work

 

[JudyNY]

So I have totally derailed and feel horrible about it. This is the worst I've been since surgery June of 2020 and it worries me. Not eating healthy at all but today I am trying to get it together. One thing that has been going on besides family issues is that I lowered my Paxil from 30 mg to 20 and I don't think that is a good idea. I feel high anxiety again. So by trying to go off Paxil because it is a weight gainer, I am eating more from anxiety. Makes no sense. I am going to contact my doctor and let him know I will go back on 30 for now and maybe revisit the 20 mg at another time when I am not so stressed out.

My levothyroxine level was changed as well so probably best not to do the Paxil change at the same time as the thyroid hormone.

I haven't been exercising either so I will work on bringing that back in to the fold. Will try to get out for short walks again if it isn't too cold and windy.

I know it is time to concentrate on myself. What is it that I always say?.... I know, "You can't pour from an empty cup."

 

[Kcuster83]

So I have totally derailed and feel horrible about it. This is the worst I've been since surgery June of 2020 and it worries me. Not eating healthy at all but today I am trying to get it together. One thing that has been going on besides family issues is that I lowered my Paxil from 30 mg to 20 and I don't think that is a good idea. I feel high anxiety again. So by trying to go off Paxil because it is a weight gainer, I am eating more from anxiety. Makes no sense. I am going to contact my doctor and let him know I will go back on 30 for now and maybe revisit the 20 mg at another time when I am not so stressed out.

My levothyroxine level was changed as well so probably best not to do the Paxil change at the same time as the thyroid hormone.

I haven't been exercising either so I will work on bringing that back in to the fold. Will try to get out for short walks again if it isn't too cold and windy.

I know it is time to concentrate on myself. What is it that I always say?.... I know, "You can't pour from an empty cup."

You got this! Sorry you are going through a rough time but you can rise up and do what's best for you. You have done it in the past. Good luck, I am rooting for you.

 

[JudyNY]

Thank you Kcuster. Doing better today. Threw some unhealthy food away which shouldn't have been in the house anyway! Went to the grocery store and bought healthy options. It's always hard to break bad habits and when you've been good for so long and they resurface it is very frustrating. Thank you for the support.

 

[KayB]

So I have totally derailed and feel horrible about it. This is the worst I've been since surgery June of 2020 and it worries me. Not eating healthy at all but today I am trying to get it together. One thing that has been going on besides family issues is that I lowered my Paxil from 30 mg to 20 and I don't think that is a good idea. I feel high anxiety again. So by trying to go off Paxil because it is a weight gainer, I am eating more from anxiety. Makes no sense. I am going to contact my doctor and let him know I will go back on 30 for now and maybe revisit the 20 mg at another time when I am not so stressed out.

My levothyroxine level was changed as well so probably best not to do the Paxil change at the same time as the thyroid hormone.

I haven't been exercising either so I will work on bringing that back in to the fold. Will try to get out for short walks again if it isn't too cold and windy.

I know it is time to concentrate on myself. What is it that I always say?.... I know, "You can't pour from an empty cup."

Oh, Judy, I am so glad to see you back! I was worried about you.

Please don't feel terrible about eating badly. It's so easy to do. I spent months after my surgery eating and drinking (Pepsi) all the wrong things.

February challenge is still here, waiting for you to join in the fun!

 

[JudyNY]

Thank you Kay!

 

[KayB]

Day 24

Calories: 1,268
Protein: 72
Water: 79
Vitamins: yes

Movement: only at work

 

[JudyNY]

Feb 24

Calories: 1296
Protein: 70
Water: 80 +-
Movement yes

 

[KayB]

Day 25

Calories: 1,340
Protein: 49
Water: 84
Vitamins: not yet

Movement: only at work

Today was tough. My 27 year old son was admitted into the hospital. It's both his kidney and his gall bladder.

They're going to run more tests in the morning to see if surgery is appropriate. I feel so useless. Because of Covid, he could only have one visitor, and that was his fiancee, naturally.

 

[JudyNY]

So sorry Kay. Sending prayers for him that all goes well. It is so hard on patients and on family with the Covid restrictions in hospitals. I was in the hospital for 3 weeks and in ICU without visitors. It is very isolating mentally.

 

[JudyNY]

Day 25 did not go well for me yesterday but I have a better attitude today. No tracking but will today and plan on getting a walk in. Yesterday was freezing rain/sleet/snow and was unable to get out.

 

[JudyNY]

Thank you Diane! So walk didn't happen today. The sunny day had me fooled and it is cold and windy. March is coming and that means spring can't be far away. Looking forward to being outside again.

 

[KayB]

Day 26

Calories: 1,175
Protein: 36
Water: 50
Vitamins: yes

Movement: none

My son is being released from the hospital later today. Apparently his kidney issue is congenital, and the doctors tell him him to see a urologist this week.

 

[Kcuster83]

Day 25

Calories: 1,340
Protein: 49
Water: 84
Vitamins: not yet

Movement: only at work

Today was tough. My 27 year old son was admitted into the hospital. It's both his kidney and his gall bladder.

They're going to run more tests in the morning to see if surgery is appropriate. I feel so useless. Because of Covid, he could only have one visitor, and that was his fiancee, naturally.

I don't see why she couldn't step aside for a few hours and let you visit him every few days! Good luck, I wish him and all of you the best.

 

[KayB]

Day 27

Calories: I stopped counting.
Protein: over 60
Water: over 60
Vitamins: yes

Movement: none

I broke down yesterday and gave into my craving for KFC. I had an extra crispy chicken breast and mashed potatoes with gravy.

Afterward, I felt positively nauseous and had to take Tums for acid reflux. Why did I do that to myself? In any event, I am back on plan today.

 

[KayB]

I don't see why she couldn't step aside for a few hours and let you visit him every few days! Good luck, I wish him and all of you the best.

My son's fiancee would surely have let me go in, but the rules weren't one person at a time. The hospital allowed only one person (the same person) per day. So even if she left, I would not be allowed in.

Thank you for your good wishes.