Cate's Diary
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alligatorob
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Your dry July thing was a great motivation for me summer before last. It got me to stop, or almost stop anyway, drinking. Before going on this diet I was drinking several whiskeys and sometimes beer or wine every day. After going with you on that dry July thing I have cut back to less than that a month. Still have a drink now and then, but it is a rare, not regular, occurrence. I think it really helped with the weight loss and made me feel better all round. Not to mention saving money, now I can buy the best and spend less that I did on much cheaper stuff. Good luck with yours this year!
That sounds like a great day to me Cate! Are you aiming for a certain amount of calorie deficit?
Cate
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Thanks, Rob. You did much better than me last year, but I am really glad that I was the catalyst for you cutting down your alcohol intake. You & my other friends in the forum have helped me to refocus on getting back to a healthy weight again. If I had anyone ranting about the evils of alcohol I would not be doing what I'm doing. I feel good about not drinking & cutting my calories.
Thanks, Liza. I'm really just concentrating on not having any wine at all or snacking & logging everything. I'm starting off with <1500 cals a day & will post my day the next morning.
Yesterday I had 1515 cals, with a 292 deficit after my FB adjustment. Another good night's sleep
I rarely drink but don't strictly see alcohol as evil in moderation however from a fitness and recovery perspective after exercise it is certainly bad news.
Cate
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Alcohol in moderation is fine, but a couple of glasses of wine most nights was stopping me from losing weight. I need to cut it out for a while to see what happens. Later on, I can reintroduce some alcohol, but for now, I'm not missing it.
I am LaMa. Thank goodness!
I'm taking G to golf tomorrow so that he doesn't have to drive home. I am also going to visit his sister & her husband, who is not expected to make Christmas. His poor body is not up to any more treatment.
I am going to do a little shopping. Arch could do with a new coat. He had a haircut today & needs a warm pullover 9without any velcro)
I am typing in my diary now as I will be leaving earlyish in the morning & won't have time to get around the diaries.
Today has been good. Calories 1368, deficit 585 after steps.
Each night I input what I will have for breakfast & tomorrow I have also put in my evening meal. I have no idea what I'll have for lunch. Without wine, I don't have any trouble keeping under 1500 cals per day.
Great job on keeping the calories under 1500.
Speaking of coats, did you find yourself a good raincoat yet?
I love how well you look after Arch
Speaking of coats, did you find yourself a good raincoat yet?
alligatorob
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Yep, a couple of glasses is all it takes, that's about 250 calories, about the same as 3 apples. Maybe around 15% of your target daily calorie intake wasted...
Good to see you on track!
Cate
Long term member
Thanks, Liza. I haven't found anything for myself yet. I did find some waterproof pants when we were in Hobart, but they were too good & priced to match. They were amazing but seemed like overkill. I haven't been shopping for myself as I always have Arch with me.Great job on keeping the calories under 1500.
I love how well you look after Arch
I may have bought him a lovely new coat yesterday
Yep. Not having those 2 glasses most days is making a lot of difference. I wish I could see all the bouncing around on the scales in the same way most people, including you can. I have gone down 2 kg, & back up 1.5 this week alone. I know it can't be fat, but it drives me bananas! I didn't drink enough in town yesterday & had a Chinese lunch so it will be water retention. Today is day 5 of no wine & <1500 cals & I really do feel back on track. I'll drink lots of water & green tea today & weigh again tomorrow.
Thanks, Em. I'm glad I visited. He's doing it tough & is feeling very nauseous. It was good to spend time with them both. I'm not finding the not drinking alcohol thing so hard I must admit, which is good. I'll be glad when I start losing consistently, even if it's slow.Sorry to hear that about your brother-in-law, that's very tough.
Glad you are doing well on the 'lifestyle change'.
I had a good day yesterday & Arch & I walked & walked. We wore one another out & I definitely needed to soak my feet last night. Walking around on footpaths all day is so much harder on your feet.
alligatorob
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Good for you, best of luck with the weigh in, but no matter the result being on track is great, and matters more.
Cate
Long term member
Thanks, Rob. I will try to think that way. I just looked up my weight records from MFP & it has been over 4 years since I was at my happy weight!
That’s not my lowest weight, but one I would be happy to get to & stay at.
Cate
Long term member
Day 5-1561 today, no wine but very little exercise as it rained all afternoon. Luckily I fitted in a 2.25 walk with Arch before lunch.
I have to return his new coat unfortunately as it huh hum also covers up his little penis. It’s a shame as it was gorgeous. Luckily I noticed as I put him up high to put it on snugly & checked underneath. Whoops!
I have to return his new coat unfortunately as it huh hum also covers up his little penis. It’s a shame as it was gorgeous. Luckily I noticed as I put him up high to put it on snugly & checked underneath. Whoops!
Oh dear-- too bad about Archie's new coat, but good you noticed!
Yeah that can be frustrating to see weight fluctuating like that! But hopefully as you weigh more regularly the fluctuations won't be as off-putting. I think that by weighing regularly the fluctuations get put into perspective.
Cate
Long term member
Neither the shop assistant nor I thought of it in the shop. I'm glad I checked before it got peed on!Things I wouldn´t have thought to check either! Sounds like a good day all around.
I hope I will get used to the fluctuations too, but they do really frustrate me. My weight bounces up & down like a yo yo. Anyone would think I was still hormonal!
I hope so, Em & soon.Keep it up Cate and you will see those results!
Lol at Archie's coat.
It was funny. Such a cute coat & so snug.
I have a docs ap't in half an hour so I had better get a wiggle on. I'll be back later & will give that housemate/landlord deposit quandary some more thought. I know that you should get back exactly what you paid. That, to me is a given.