PolarPink's Journey
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Your diary always makes me laugh. My stomach is more sensitive than the rest of my gi tract so once things are through there I'm mostly out of the woods but I do get the same things when I accidentally have a bite of domething I'm allergic to. In that case it takes up to three days to pass all the way though, so don't think that's your issue. Hope you'll feel better in the morning.I have a sensitive gi tract, too. I can generally sleep it off, but it will be set off at random times by random things... like things I eat ALL THE TIME and generally have no reaction to. Sometimes my stress can set things off, but yesterday was an intentionally lazy day so... all the WTF?
Anyway, things are much better this morning, thanks
I'm eating my morning oatmeal and already trying to plan lunch and dinner... I think cabbage soup is on the menu because I need to counter act all those cookies from last week lol
Cate
Long term member
Hey, Shannon. Do you feel like channelling your baking urge into trying out some low carb, healthy recipes for our recipe thread? I don't mean cupcakes or pancakes but maybe one-pot dishes, savoury breakfast muffins (pref wheat-free ) veggie bakes......
Flyer is our main contributor with recipes. A lot of new members don't like vegetables & experimenting with interesting ways to cook veggies would be good for everyone. It's just a suggestion. It may channel your baking passion into something healthier. There are some people in here who hardly cook at all & eat mostly take out. I hate cooking & my husband loves it luckily. He's so good at it that I just don't bother unless he's away.
What else goes into your cabbage & carrot soup? Do you make your own stock?
) veggie bakes......Flyer is our main contributor with recipes. A lot of new members don't like vegetables & experimenting with interesting ways to cook veggies would be good for everyone. It's just a suggestion. It may channel your baking passion into something healthier. There are some people in here who hardly cook at all & eat mostly take out. I hate cooking & my husband loves it luckily. He's so good at it that I just don't bother unless he's away.
What else goes into your cabbage & carrot soup? Do you make your own stock?
That's a great idea, Cate! I'll definitely give Flyer's page a look to see what goodies he's been making. I love veggies, love baking, and I'm learning to love cooking (figure that one out hehe). Honestly, your suggestion has lit a fire beneath meHey, Shannon. Do you feel like channelling your baking urge into trying out some low carb, healthy recipes for our recipe thread? I don't mean cupcakes or pancakes but maybe one-pot dishes, savoury breakfast muffins (pref wheat-free
Flyer is our main contributor with recipes. A lot of new members don't like vegetables & experimenting with interesting ways to cook veggies would be good for everyone. It's just a suggestion. It may channel your baking passion into something healthier. There are some people in here who hardly cook at all & eat mostly take out. I hate cooking & my husband loves it luckily. He's so good at it that I just don't bother unless he's away.
What else goes into your cabbage & carrot soup? Do you make your own stock?
My cabbage soup has very little in it. I put some salt, pepper, cayenne, and onion powder to taste, as well as add a bit of maple syrup to mellow out the acid from the canned diced tomatoes I use for a base (1-2 cans of water). I've not really gotten into the world of soup making in a creative way, but I suppose I should try. I made it so I would have something low cal to reach for for lunches, but also if I get hungry throughout the day.
I have recently started a new medication which has increased my appetite and I think also has caused me to retain water which kind of sucks, but I'm hopeful that it'll all get sorted in time and with enough patience.
Given the struggles I've been having surrounding my weight loss lately, I feel like I need to fill this out so I can better understand my goals, intentions, and recommit:
How much weight do you want to lose?
20 lbs
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?
March 2021
-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
calorie restriction, weight lifting, pilates, yoga, walking
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
my boyfriend, the people here, a few family members
-- How realistic is your goal?
I believe that 5 months should be a reasonable time frame. If I can lose 4 lbs each month, I'd be right on target!
-- When will you start?
I already have, but today is another day on that journey.
How much weight do you want to lose?
20 lbs
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?
March 2021
-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
calorie restriction, weight lifting, pilates, yoga, walking
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
my boyfriend, the people here, a few family members
-- How realistic is your goal?
I believe that 5 months should be a reasonable time frame. If I can lose 4 lbs each month, I'd be right on target!
-- When will you start?
I already have, but today is another day on that journey.
My diet has been fairly good lately, but I've not seen much of a change on the scale. I worry that I may not be as mindful as I think I am being or that the meds are slowing down any progress I would otherwise be making. I've been weighing in at 169 for the better part of the last week and I'm trying to not let myself get too discouraged about it.
There are NSVs (or non-scale victories) I am proud of that are keeping me going. Since I started running at the start of the month, I haven't really been able to run very far for very long without stopping, but I was able to run further for longer on Monday I keep having to stop myself when I want to say things like "it's maybe not as much as other people" or "if I had never stopped trying I would be better," but I guess the act of catching that is a NSV in and of itself. Also, without getting too far into it, I've had some very difficult consults with doctors lately that have left me feeling pretty awful about myself, but I'm learning to cope with the blows and starting to accept the facts and myself by extension. The fact that I've not been eating my emotions is a big out too! I've also been managing to keep my pain about being separated from my boyfriend in check, having more good days than bad. I guess knowing that there are lots of other people in the same boat helps and that if things were different, we wouldn't be apart - esp not for as long. In other words, we're not apart because we want to be, but because we're being responsible. Knowing that helps even when I'm in a bad way. Lastly, and as much as it kind of sucks, I'm glad that I have found something that I'm passionate about. It's taken me yeeeeaars to find something, but that's because I spent those years trying find myself in what I thought other people wanted me to be. I'm grateful for the fact that I've given that sht up and that it's freed me up to actually find myself - and I credit my determination on this weight loss journey. Had I not known that I could, not been able to believe in myself and see it through my third eye, I don't think I would have made as much progress as I have. I think it'll more or less be the same with all the other stuff... not to mention these last 20+ lbs I'm working on ditching.
Thanks for reading
There are NSVs (or non-scale victories) I am proud of that are keeping me going. Since I started running at the start of the month, I haven't really been able to run very far for very long without stopping, but I was able to run further for longer on Monday
I keep having to stop myself when I want to say things like "it's maybe not as much as other people" or "if I had never stopped trying I would be better," but I guess the act of catching that is a NSV in and of itself. Also, without getting too far into it, I've had some very difficult consults with doctors lately that have left me feeling pretty awful about myself, but I'm learning to cope with the blows and starting to accept the facts and myself by extension. The fact that I've not been eating my emotions is a big out too! I've also been managing to keep my pain about being separated from my boyfriend in check, having more good days than bad. I guess knowing that there are lots of other people in the same boat helps and that if things were different, we wouldn't be apart - esp not for as long. In other words, we're not apart because we want to be, but because we're being responsible. Knowing that helps even when I'm in a bad way. Lastly, and as much as it kind of sucks, I'm glad that I have found something that I'm passionate about. It's taken me yeeeeaars to find something, but that's because I spent those years trying find myself in what I thought other people wanted me to be. I'm grateful for the fact that I've given that sht up and that it's freed me up to actually find myself - and I credit my determination on this weight loss journey. Had I not known that I could, not been able to believe in myself and see it through my third eye, I don't think I would have made as much progress as I have. I think it'll more or less be the same with all the other stuff... not to mention these last 20+ lbs I'm working on ditching. Thanks for reading
Thanks, LaMa
The fact that I've been able to maintain is something positive I should focus on, you're right... I'm not sure about how heroic it is though. I'm just trying to keep all of my marbles these days.
Cate
Long term member
I think keeping our marbles is something to be proud of this year!
Oh, excellent.Honestly, your suggestion has lit a fire beneath me
I look forward to seeing your recipes. I love soup & often add celery for its diuretic properties.