SLYONE 22's Journal, 31 Dec 22

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End of the year weight. I knew that I was going to put on some weight during the holidays. I made the conscious choice to eat whatever I wanted during the last 2 weeks. I have determined that I enjoyed the family time. The activities associated with baking and candy making were much more enjoyable than actually eating it. I am much more aware of how I feel when I eat poorly and don't workout.

I am not really concerned about the weight gain. I'm sure I will drop it off in the next few days. Most of it is inflammation and swelling due to the carbs and salt. It is interesting to me that I am not stressed out and angry at myself. It feels like I needed to prove to myself that my old way of eating made me feel bad.

I was very active and doing a lot more physical activities at home. The lack of structured exercise has not been a good choice for me.

I am still a carb addict. Cookies, candy, cake and pie are my drug of choice. I know that they are not something I can have in the house. More importantly I won't enjoy them after the first few bites. Then it just becomes a feeding frenzy. If I can't remember what I ate in the last hour, I'm out of control!

Amazingly I just spent 2 weeks proving to myself that the changes I made in my lifestyle are sustainable and empowering! The way that I was eating and the inactive lifestyle don't make me feel healthy or happy! If I want to feel good and look good the changes are forever.

It seems so simple now. I have to think, as the weight came off, there's been a shift in my brain chemistry.

May the road rise up to meet you and the wind be always at your back! Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year!

85.5 kg Lost so far: 18.4 kg. Still to go: 0 kg. Diet followed: Reasonably Well.

View Diet Calendar, 31 December 2022:

850 kcal

Fat: 54.50g | Prot: 43.50g | Carbs: 60.00g. Lunch: Atkins Meal Peanut Butter Granola Bar, Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Almonds. Snacks/Other: Kroger Lowfat 1% Milk, Jif Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter, Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread (50g). more...

Gaining 1.6 kg a Week

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Comments

Sounds great!

31 Dec 22 by member: -MorticiaAddams

Slyone22 I wish you the best New Years ever.

31 Dec 22 by member: buenitabishop

Happy New Year!!

31 Dec 22 by member: WifeMamaNurse

Happy New Year!:)

31 Dec 22 by member: NAVYWIFESKI

Happy New Year and you got this.I fell right off the wagon and gained 3 pounds. It ok today is a start of a New year and Both got this!!!!

01 Jan 23 by member: Brandi B

Happy New Year! My gain in the last month is about the same as yours.

01 Jan 23 by member: Fritzy 22

happy new year

01 Jan 23 by member: ObeseToBeast123

“More importantly I won’t enjoy them after the first few bites “ I will chant that line to myself. -new affirmation- That’s so true and such great self awareness. Thanks for the inspiration!

01 Jan 23 by member: EbonyP5

Great plan.... you enjoyed the holidays with food and family and know what you have to do! I too have a problem with the sweets and cannot have them in the house. I think is ok to have a break from time to time and enjoy things but you are so right that there is a shift in our mindset to do the right thing. Bravo and will be right there too! 2023 will be even better.

01 Jan 23 by member: Redporchlady

SLYONE -- I made the same choice to relax and share in the celebrations with family. There's a lot to be said for it. Sometimes food is more than just fuel, and I have no doubt you'll be back on track. Have a great New Year!

01 Jan 23 by member: writingwyo

Morticia, BB and Wifemamanurse, thanks so much for the New Year Wishes!