Healthy Habits For Ponies! Take 2! ~Update last challenge, pg 99!!

[DaffyDilly]

I've slipped a bit this week. Been in agony with toothache (had a tooth removed yesterday morning so fingers crossed...) and mostly been in bed or at work!

I've still managed at least 1/2 a point every day, these are my targets:

1/2 a point for eating breakfast (I never skip lunch/tea)
1/2 a point for drinking two bottles of juice

1/2 a point for doing my EFT affirmations 2x per day
1/2 a point for doing 30 mins of exercise

Even if I feel totally rotten, I can usually manage one target from each pair.

Post Merge: July 11, 2012, 12:23:01 PM

Oh, I did eat chocolate though! Had a small amount yesterday and today. Because I've been feeling so rough, I didn't do a good job of standing up to Mum when I said I wanted some, she said it'd make me feel better, and then I'd say I will only feel bad. I ended up asking for some white chocolate.

But I don't actually feel bad about it so that's OK. Whether it made me feel better at all I don't know!

[kiwimlp]

^ I have a couple of pieces of chocolate every day, daffy and it hasn't stopped me from losing weight.  It's okay to give yourself small treats to keep you going

[DaffyDilly]

  Thanks Kiwi

I actually gave it up because going to the supermarket every day to satisfy my craving was costing me a fortune! You know how it is in a supermarket, always see things you "need"! Plus I never bought a small quantity - think 200g bar gone in one night. 

It's easier for me to give it up completely because I do seem to crave it very easily. Whether I'll go back to eating it I'm not sure.

[Rhini]

Thanks Kiwi

I actually gave it up because going to the supermarket every day to satisfy my craving was costing me a fortune! You know how it is in a supermarket, always see things you "need"! Plus I never bought a small quantity - think 200g bar gone in one night. 

It's easier for me to give it up completely because I do seem to crave it very easily. Whether I'll go back to eating it I'm not sure.

Your chocolate is my baked chips. I can't have the correct portion, I usually eat about half of the family sized bag and dip it in cream cheese >.< So they just can't come into my house.

[kiwimlp]

Thanks Kiwi

I actually gave it up because going to the supermarket every day to satisfy my craving was costing me a fortune! You know how it is in a supermarket, always see things you "need"! Plus I never bought a small quantity - think 200g bar gone in one night. 

It's easier for me to give it up completely because I do seem to crave it very easily. Whether I'll go back to eating it I'm not sure.

Oh yes.  The old me used to munch through a big block of chocolate every day (as well as the odd cake or lollie on top). I have switched to dark chocolate which seems to give me a stronger hit. I nibble on two pieces and then the craving seems to go.  I do still have the odd slip up day though where two pieces is just not enough!

I finished work early today and rather coming home for a nap (like I sorely wanted to), I cranked up the stereo and did a 30 min work out with my skipping rope, exercycle and the step outside.  I have been eating well too, so this is a 2 point day for me



Post Merge: July 12, 2012, 12:26:41 AM

Oh, and the dried cheries I tried back in the first week have really started to grow on me.  I took them to the auction with me on Wednesday (where I don't usually eat fruit because it's too messy) and they were great.  Today I got adventurous and bought the mix-berry variety for a change. 

[Crowning_Glory13]

Wed 2 points ate well and turned down my hubbies need to snack...yeah! Burned 350 cals on ddr. There is a workout menu so i dance until i burn x amount of cals..auditions for the play are aug 13 and 14...so i really need to slim down..so my focus it 2 point days. My days consist of me practicing my voice and piano...so all aspects are covered....should choose my piano more though. That needs to improved:)

[lemontwist]

I went to live music last night at the beach and ended up dancing in front of the stage with my cousin and her friends xD Ohh boy. That is something I never would have done before. Ever!!! I didn't go too crazy with it but at least I was there moving for a good half of the show. So I earned my exercise point, as well as a little pride for not sitting on the beach just watching.

[TexasGal]

Ok, heard nothing from the job yet, but I did get a call from my Dr that explains a lot of my problems lately, including weight loss issues  Turns out, I have a thyroid issue, and I am going in to the Dr on Monday to get it on the road to recovery. 

[HollowZero]

That's wonderful, TexasGal! It's always a relief to find out what's really going on. Here's to recovery!

Even though I've been falling victim to sweets far too often (trying to quit cold turkey is the stupidest thing to do, it makes you binge like crazy. I ate a donut, piece of cheese danish, and a piece of coffee cake all in one sitting last week) my jeans are fitting better. WOOHOO! I guess the exercise works

[BrightSide]

Thank you for all the reassuring messages, both in here and PM.. I'll try my best to get back to you soon.

Clinic today went terribly.
I've lost weight again. 45.3kg. So I've been confined to my house until Tuesday's clinic, apart from clinic tomorrow, because I am banned from exerting myself and any form of physical activity.
Should things not improve by Tuesday, I will either be sent to Chester or London.

I'm trying my absolute hardest.. I'm forcing down the 4 supplements and cereal a day, the exercise thing is going to be torture because I just can't help myself. It's not under my control. blah. I'll see, I'll try as much as I can not to.. :c I don't want to go into inpatient care.. sigh.

[fiwen30]

*big, big hugs for Bright* I noticed you'd had 4(!) supplements today when I was on MFP, and was super pleased for you! I really hope thigs have improved by Tues and you don't have to go away!

[ZennaBug]

Did well for exercise and food yesterday!    +2

So far so good today.  Tomorrow, I go into surgery and I will get NO exercise.  I also won't eat all day, which I'm not happy about.  But I can't eat or drink after midnight tonight and last surgery it wasn't until the next day that they allowed me to have some jello and graham crackers.

I guess tomorrow will be a 1?  Technically, I'll be staying under my calories!    But I don't think that eating nothing really counts as healthy, does it? 

Post Merge: July 12, 2012, 12:55:02 PM

Thank you for all the reassuring messages, both in here and PM.. I'll try my best to get back to you soon.

Clinic today went terribly.
I've lost weight again. 45.3kg. So I've been confined to my house until Tuesday's clinic, apart from clinic tomorrow, because I am banned from exerting myself and any form of physical activity.
Should things not improve by Tuesday, I will either be sent to Chester or London.

I'm trying my absolute hardest.. I'm forcing down the 4 supplements and cereal a day, the exercise thing is going to be torture because I just can't help myself. It's not under my control. blah. I'll see, I'll try as much as I can not to.. :c I don't want to go into inpatient care.. sigh.

Hang in there!!!   

[Yurusumaji]

Did well for exercise and food yesterday!    +2

So far so good today.  Tomorrow, I go into surgery and I will get NO exercise.  I also won't eat all day, which I'm not happy about.  But I can't eat or drink after midnight tonight and last surgery it wasn't until the next day that they allowed me to have some jello and graham crackers.

I guess tomorrow will be a 1?  Technically, I'll be staying under my calories!    But I don't think that eating nothing really counts as healthy, does it? 

Developing healthy habits means following doctor's orders, too. Also, the trick will be to keep yourself from going overboard the day after the surgery.

Best of luck with your surgery!

[kiwimlp]

I went to live music last night at the beach and ended up dancing in front of the stage with my cousin and her friends xD Ohh boy. That is something I never would have done before. Ever!!! I didn't go too crazy with it but at least I was there moving for a good half of the show. So I earned my exercise point, as well as a little pride for not sitting on the beach just watching.

Dancing is such great exercise!  Good on you

[Crowning_Glory13]

2 point thursday! Ate well and did ddr!!