alligatorob
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Good for you, that is progress. I wish I could do that, but once I start eating something I almost always finish. I need to control my portions before starting.
Keep up the good work!
Not Stopping This Time
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Keep up the good work!
Great that you were able to feel when your body wanted to stop, and to simply flick away the automatic "clear the plate" habit! That's major change, especially if you were (as I was) brought up to finish everything.
As well as the pleasure of finding ourselves slimmer and stronger, there's a real intellectual pleasure in finding out so much about how our bodies (and minds!) work, isn't there? An unexpected side-benefit of this whole weight loss and fitness undertaking!
kstadelh
Kyle, new member.
That's true. It does feel better to learn about how the body works and be able to make some results with that knowledge. The human body is so mysterious, and it's our responsibility to attend to it.
kstadelh
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@LaMaria @alligatorob @Cate @aiminglow
Yesterday after I ate lunch, I was still very hungry. So I bought an avocado smoothy. I even got tapioca balls in it, which I was a little concerned about, but it just felt appropriate at the moment. I was pretty filled up after that, but I guess the effect wasn't as bad because it was still in the middle of the day? I had a light salad for dinner and I was pretty hungry by 9PM. But I decided it would be wise to forgoe eating that late for weight-loss purposes. I was able to get down under 260 again! This time I think I can be more consistent and not spike up my weight as much. I hope.
Yesterday after I ate lunch, I was still very hungry. So I bought an avocado smoothy. I even got tapioca balls in it, which I was a little concerned about, but it just felt appropriate at the moment. I was pretty filled up after that, but I guess the effect wasn't as bad because it was still in the middle of the day? I had a light salad for dinner and I was pretty hungry by 9PM. But I decided it would be wise to forgoe eating that late for weight-loss purposes. I was able to get down under 260 again! This time I think I can be more consistent and not spike up my weight as much. I hope.
kstadelh
Kyle, new member.
Today I spent the whole day at church for a guest lecturer. I had lunch and then the speaker went on until 7PM! It was a great talk, but I ended up sitting all day. By the time we had a chance to eat it was late and my brain was signaling "not hungry". So I let my family get carry-out and eat without me. Since I felt that same sick feeling I had the other night when I gained 4 pounds, I decided to push back against my body a little. For the first time in over 10 years I decided to go for a run outside. It was short, but I felt it kicked my body into a different gear. It also helped get my blood flowing after sitting down at church all day. I sure hope I can lose a little weight today. It would be really nice not to shoot back up into the 260s again for no reason.
I can't imagine your weight going up after a day like that (unless you should be very sore from running as sore muscles are swollen muscles). Interesting or not I should think quite a few people were having secret unkind thoughts about a speaker who kept going that long!
kstadelh
Kyle, new member.
I know! It was hard to have a positive attitude. Someone in my church once said that God is speaking through the pastor for the first thirty minutes. Anything after that, and it's Satan speaking through them.
Sore muscles cause weight gain? Well, yes my back is sore, but probably more due to sitting down too long. I think I was generally right to be cautious about yesterday. Even as lightly as I ate and the short run in the evening, I barely went down 1 lb. (not complaining). My normal weight loss should have been more like 2 lbs. if I ate the way I did. Definitely my body is prone to weight gain when I feel sick like this (congested throat and bloated stomach). If I had eaten dinner I definitely would have gained a few pounds and shot back up over 260 again. It sure is fascinating to pay attention to my body and see the weird ways it behaves under different conditions.
Well this way of being more careful when I feel sick is probably going to help me have more consistent weight loss. Also in the book I recently read The Obesity Code, the author mentioned that food restriction has historically been used as a treatment for illnesses. So apparently eating less when you're sick used to be quite common.
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They used to say "starve a fever, feed a cold". In some cases that´s true, but not always:
Cate
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Hi, Kyle. If I have to sit for such a long time I retain fluid. I think I also would have gone just a little bit crazy. Going out for a run afterwards was a great idea. The book hasn't arrived from the library yet. I'm looking forward to reading it. I hope you're drinking lots of water with this bug 
alligatorob
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My father used to say that to me, or "starve a cold, feed a fever" depending on what I had. He was always trying (unsuccessfully) to get me to eat less. I had no idea it was such an old old saying.
kstadelh
Kyle, new member.
My grandma said that too. But I could never remember which one to starve. So I just fed them all. What if you have both a cold and a fever? Or something else altogether? Better just feed.
Then my stepmother always said food is the best medicine. So you can see where that got me.
My weight didn't budge last night, which is a relief since I was still feeling a little sick. I am trying to drink plenty of fluids, but I will put more effort. I do feel a bit dry.
Then my stepmother always said food is the best medicine. So you can see where that got me.
My weight didn't budge last night, which is a relief since I was still feeling a little sick. I am trying to drink plenty of fluids, but I will put more effort. I do feel a bit dry.
kstadelh
Kyle, new member.
To be totally honest, I am slightly down today. I know this isn't my therapy session, but I just gotta get it out. I AM happy with the weight loss. Just worked so hard yesterday taking care of family. And I am a little sick. I just feel like I need to take better care of myself in other areas in addition to weight loss. I am feeling a little deprived as far as R&R.
FoodC
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That is totally true. Have you tried natural antibiotics? I mean those from real food? It is the best way to recover, because a natural medicines fight with the illness and making the immune system strong at the same time
Chemical medicines fight with illness but makes the immune system weak which is sad that so many people prefer them.
This is your diary and it's as good a place for (pseudo-)therapy as any. Many of us use it for that purpose. I totally agree that it's important to look after yourself, especially if you're unwell. Rest and relaxation are so important for health and happiness!
overlandflyer
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delaying your first meal of the day and/or early curtailment of your last meal of the day can only have positive results... the feelings never really go away, but they do get easier to handle.... very well done!
Cate
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This is your space, Kyle. I find getting your feelings out is good therapy. Feeling sick would not be helping. Try to take good care of yourself too xo
Sorry that you were down - and I hope a night's sleep has helped. I absolutely agree that we all need to care for ourselves in ways additional to weight loss - care for ourselves physically and emotionally - relaxation in green surrounds, calm and peace, sleep, even skin care - that's one of the things I'm remembering this month. And of course since we are part of our families, their well-being contributes to ours as well - good for you for pitching in with the family stuff. It can be exhausting, but I hope there are really good outcomes.
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