Amber's Diary

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Trusylver said:
almost all fitness trackers are super inaccurate, and that includes the expensive ones.
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I'm aware of the potential for error. I have to wear one for insurance, but I don't rely on it being entirely factual. That being said, I track my calories on a spreadsheet and the estimates from the tracker have always been reflected on the scale.
 
Hey Amber, it looks like you are doing well, being under a few calories on the day is better than over.
AnxiousAmber said:
Somehow I'm up on the scale by half a pound as well, so my body must not have been a fan either. I need to weigh myself less often to prevent obsessing...I'm thinking maybe every 3 days.
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You probably know that so long as you are eating fewer calories than you body is using you are losing fat. Not to would violate the laws of thermodynamics, not something that ever happens. Its basic science. So what looks like weight gain is temporary, probably mostly due to water, sometimes your body holds more water than others, but not a lot, the weight will come off.

I take the opposite approach I weigh myself all the time. It has taught me to better understand those ups and downs, and how much my daily weight varies. Then when I post my "official" weight once a week its really a running average of the 3 days leading up to my weigh in day. I am also careful to just count first weight in the morning with the same clothes on. It helps dampen out the ups and downs.

You are doing well, you will be fine!
 
alligatorob said:
I take the opposite approach I weigh myself all the time. It has taught me to better understand those ups and downs
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That's a great idea, too. I would love to reach a point of accepting the fluctuations, but I figured it would stress me out to see all the different numbers. I think I'll try both methods and see which works best for now!
 
Hi, Amber. I can't weigh often as I don't cope with all the fluctuations. They do my head in. Once a week it is for me & if I'm not happy with that reading I do another the next day. My weight fluctuates a lot & I think most women's weight does. Mine is inflammation which brings water retention. Working out what's best for you is the way to go.
 
Still trying out my new options for weighing myself and so far I think it feels better to just do it every morning. I like knowing where I'm at and learning to deal with the fluctuations feels good for now.

Breakfast: Yogurt w/dried coconut (200 calories)
Lunch: Teriyaki chicken w/jasmine rice and broccoli (418 calories)
Snack: Cottage cheese w/strawberries (120 calories)
Dinner: Pasta w/chicken meatballs and kale (340 calories)
Snack: Banana foster ice cream (120 calories)

Total: 1,238 calories
Water: 1.5 liters
Exercise: 1 mile walking, 30 minutes basketball

One of my favorite shows is back on and I used to always eat a cheat meal while watching. I'm hoping to break that cycle because sometimes it's hard to come back from cheating that often. I resisted this week so that's good.
 
AnxiousAmber said:
One of my favorite shows is back on and I used to always eat a cheat meal while watching. I'm hoping to break that cycle because sometimes it's hard to come back from cheating that often. I resisted this week so that's good.
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Well done! I have those activities that are tied to overeating and I know how hard it is to resist the habit.
 
I like the sound of your food & it looks quite well balanced. Well done on a good week, Amber :)
 
Haven't been able to post in nearly a week because I had to visit family over the long weekend. They pretty much only eat out at restaurants, so I've been eating badly for a few days. I'm so excited to get back to normal now and make progress again. I'll be avoiding the scale for the next few days as I start back up.

Breakfast: Yogurt w/dried apples and oats (170 calories)
Lunch: Teriyaki chicken w/ jasmine rice and broccoli (418 calories)
Snack: Peanut butter w/ banana (293 calories)
Dinner: Tikka masala (270 calories)

Total calories: 1,151 calories
Water: 3 liters
Exercise: 1 mile walking, 30 minutes tetherball
 
AnxiousAmber said:
... I had to visit family over the long weekend. They pretty much only eat out at restaurants, so I've been eating badly for a few days....
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Oh, I sympathise with this; I had family-induced restauranting a few weeks back myself. But you've jumped back into healthy, delicious-sounding home cooking, so good things are bound to follow! :)
 
The advantage - to me - of eating in restaurants I didn't pick for several meals in a row is that I get genuinely excited about real food again. There just isn't a lot of restaurant food I truly enjoy anymore.
 
Hey Amber, looks like you had a good day today. I love peanut butter and banana, but have not eaten peanut butter since going on this diet. I miss it, but I am trying to get my calories from more filling things.

Keep up the good work!
 
Hi, Amber. Did you enjoy your weekend with your family? I find it so unusual that a lot of people do not cook at home & eat out or get takeout most of the time. I have never tried peanut butter on a banana, but will one day just to see what it tastes like.
 
Cate said:
Hi, Amber. Did you enjoy your weekend with your family? I find it so unusual that a lot of people do not cook at home & eat out or get takeout most of the time. I have never tried peanut butter on a banana, but will one day just to see what it tastes like.
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I did! And you should definitely try it sometime, I grew up eating it mashed together in a bowl. Something my dad did when he was a starving college student!
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I've been struggling this week because school has picked up to the point where it's difficult for me to find time to exercise. And I'm still a bit high on the scale from eating out so much, so morale is low. But I'm getting back into exercise now and things should get better.

Breakfast: Cheerios w/cashew milk and yogurt w/dried apples and almonds (338 calories)
Lunch: One protein bar (220 calories)
Snack: Popcorn (200 calories)
Dinner: Parmesan chicken w/mashed potatoes (563 calories)

Total calories: 1,321
Water: 1.5 liters
 
AnxiousAmber said:
Total calories: 1,321
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That sounds like a good day to me. Can you do another one tomorrow? That's all it takes.
 
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