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I didn't get what I wanted to do this morning. But even with the 5 hour trip to the veterinarian, I got all my calories in and only went over by an hour. Gotta be in the office at 6. It's last day of fiscal end of year and I've procrastinated big time. Lots to do in a short amount of time. Before I go to bed I'm going to make fruit salad and bake some turkey tenders. I'm thinking one cajun spiced, one with pineapple and cherries, and one regular. Need to make guacamole but that can wait.

I tire out quickly on this eating plan but I think it's bc mu body is doing some major work I swear I can see drastic changes.
 
CrowFeather said:
I swear I can see drastic changes.
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That is excellent :)
 
It's so weird. Looking at last week's intake I had bread every day. It was very healthy whole grain fresh made but it was bread. I'm thinking if I don't have a decrease this week I'll add back in a slice or two of bread every day. I would love but butter sandwiches and avocado toast. It makes life easier.

I managed to complete my financials this morning, go to the doctor, and then cooked soup and turkey tenderloins between work this afternoon. For supper I had some of the insanely delicious fruit salad I made last night. Never done that and I didn't follow any recipe. Just threw a little of everything I had with a tad of honey and some mint. Tastes like summer.

Received my ankle brace today. I think I'll need to go see a podiatrist. But I'll give this a go for a few days.

Going to bed early. Hopefully that translates into sleep.
 
But butter! o_O:p I need to reread my posts before posting!

Almost through my day here at the office. There's a lot to do but I've not done much. Found out three more team members are leaving soon. But that means first quarter of next year I may be promoted.

Made appt with a podiatrist for next week.

None of this is really diet related but it does effect my eating. Hoping to get home and do some housework then get another good night's rest. Lots to do this weekend.
 
I've spent 8 hours deep cleaning two rooms and I didn't get close to finishing but I'm tuckered out. I'll continue tomorrow. I didn't come close to my calorie intake when factoring in the movement but I feel satisfied. I found green tea mochi st the grocery! Six in the package and I've had three throughout the day and evening. I have not had mochi in over 20 years. So good. I put on one of my favorite tshirts this morning that I only wear in my house bc its tight. It was loose enough that I wore it out. NSV.

Stress is reducing. I had a great talk with my manager Friday about the major program I'm taking over in January. I feel better. He filled in a lot of information that the person training me has not told me. So I didn't make one trip to vending st work yesterday.

Things are good.
 
Ha! I completely forgot about the 16:8. I ate all the way to 930. Oh well. I guess I needed a break. No harm done but I do have a tummy ache probably from the mochi. I hadn't had dairy in weeks.
 
262.1! Almost 25lbs. I started a mini challenge Friday with healthywage and weighed in late night at 269. That's how much of a difference morning and night make.

Continuing to clean today but I will not forget to eat like yesterday. Cats are on medication that makes their tummies hurt. Seems me feeding the birds (ie squirrels & raccoon) on the balcony was not smart as I brought in parasites probably on my shoes. That's why the deep cleaning is imperative. Keeps me constantly moving for hours.
 
Went to the office at 6 this morning. Forgot my compression socks again so by the time I got home I was ultra tired. Ate supper and was asleep by 430. Had to get up to give cars meds at ten and now I'm wanting to eat. I'm not hungry. It's just that habit thing. I don't feel like feeling right now but I refuse to sabotage myself so feel I shall. It makes me nauseous. At least the headache has eased up.

Podiatrist in the morning to see about my right foot. I think I can effectively explain what is happening. I'm getting a chicken burrito for breakfast. Very excited.
 
Podiatrist xray'd my ankle. Turns out the three joints just below the ankle are "knawed up". Lots of fragments from past fractures and advanced arthritis. He didn't really say what to expect and I didn't think to ask. I go back in a month. He did give me a lace up brace and it's the first time I've walked up the stairs in years without pain. Funny how I have the ability to normalize pain.

Once I get the anti-inflammatory and start drinking turmeric at night, I'll start back to walking regularly. He did say the weight loss will help.

Already finished my food intake for the day. Going through a low energy spell. Hopefully it will pass soon.
 
I think the ability to normalise pain is a safety coping mechanism. Dwelling on the pain would make us too miserable.
I hope you get some energy back soon too. Less pain might help.
 
So tonight is my first night of stress eating since I started IF. So much going on that is not great. My great uncle (99) in hospital and we think he's on his way out. My cat's food is out of stock until mid August so I'm driving 6 hours round trip next week to get kangaroo and the type of venison she eats. And of course I'm a little freaked about the foot. Oh and stuff at work. I'm under 2,300 calories which is my maintenance level but I ate after my cut off....consciousnessly....and could feel the feels disappearing. Gotta call the podiatrist office tomorrow and ask for a cream instead of the pills. Pharmacist says it will be easier on my kidneys. It's a difference of $0.34 for the pills and $120 for the cream for a month. But what the hell.
 
Back on track. Got a great night's sleep and eating has been spot on today. I went a little lower than usual on calorie intake to try and balance for yesterday. I'll begin pedaling again tomorrow. Now that I understand what's going on with my foot and realizing what aggravates it, I put a stool under my high bar chair I use at my standing desk so that foot isn't hanging. I was able to work better ie concentration all day. So guess I was feeling discomfort and didn't realize it. Also got cleaning done. Signed up to canvass for election so that'll get me some steps and I start at the Chimp sanctuary in September. Slowly getting into life.
 
I had to go to the store early this morning and got back with my foot aching so I took the prescribed anti-inflammatory. I didn't want to use those but I think it's helping and I'm not getting sleepy. I've worked 2 straight hours with full focus. I know that's ridiculous to say but I rarely work that long in one sitting at home without getting up and doing other stuff. My wrist and hand aren't hurting as much. Maybe the med is helping that.

I think the weight loss panic is ebbing. I tried to explain that to a friend one time. She could not understand. But there is fear attached to weight loss for me. Being seen more when I lose the hundred pounds was terrifying. I've spent a decade to resolve that and that I'm aware of and able to manage the tiny bit of fear still in my cells I think is a great thing.

Had cauliflower crust margherita pizza for breakfast. So good! And I only ate half. The other half is for tomorrow.
 
Back on the pedaling. Also made an appointment with my primary Tuesday to discuss NSAIDs since I already have high propensity for stroke. They definitely help but thinking the cream might be better.

Started eating early so was done for the day at 2. I'm allowing a bit of intuitiveness in everyday eating while still sticking with calories and macros.

So glad it's the weekend. Think I feel up to hiking today.
 
I'm not anticipating the scale going down tomorrow so I downloaded the last month's stats from myfitnesspal to evaluate what made the difference over the past three weeks. Interesting stuff. I've been doing stuff correctly but there's definitely a few numbers that stuck out on the week I lost 2lbs. Higher protein, medium fat and carbs, low sugar specifically, and high cholesterol bc I had eggs several days. Oh and my sodium was way low. I ate rice but not many other grains or bread. But I did have Kodiak pancakes with maple syrup. Go figure! So anyway, I have a little more info for the coming week. I'm not fasting today because it didn't fit my schedule. I'm good with one day break out of fourteen. Though last Saturday I completely forgot about the fast lol.

Wore the brace all day. It is a little uncomfortable bc it's a size too big bc of my fast calf so the arch part is too long. Hoping in four months I can trade it in for the smaller one. Overall though no searing pain.

My cousin and I are considering showing our photography at markets next year. I'll help her with one next Saturday.

Energy still low. Youngest cat is depressed bc I'm not playing with her. Hoping I improve tomorrow.
 
Glad to hear the pain is less. Hope your energy levels improve. Maybe playing with your cat, whether you feel like it or not, might help you both to feel a bit better :)
 
Right after I posted I pulled out her toys. It's difficult to get her engaged after I've not played for a while. Finally got her running until she flopped. Trista usually plays with her but his arthritis has him staying still right now. Vet comes next Friday hopefully.
 
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