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Post by storytha on Jan 8, 2015 16:09:27 GMT -6
Went to the Dr. for routine check up for renewing my prescriptions. All is well. My BP was 120/80 high for me usually but lower than last time. I used to have almost chronically low BP until I starting taking hormones which has raised it substantially. Wonder if the lack of soda pop and addition of lots of water had anything to do with it? Got in late due to that appointment and now School just called-DS hurt his leg on the playground, can I come get him? Really glad my office is so flexible.
Have a happy Thursday!
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Post by storytha on Jan 8, 2015 17:08:56 GMT -6
Today’s menu item: Beef Taco Soup with oven baked cheese “crackers” (instead of tortilla chips) & sour cream on top.
I have fried slices of cheese before to make "chips" and while I love them, my husband hates the resulting odor! I wonder if baking them isn't as smelly. Do you have a particular recipe? Mine is ridiculously simple: shredded Cheddar cheese into piles on parchment or silpat, bake 10-15 at 375 until edges are golden brown color. You can make big ones and use as tortillas. I keep mine smaller so they are crunchier. They will have little holes all through them.
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Post by rejoicealways8 on Jan 9, 2015 7:11:22 GMT -6
I've nuked little piles of shredded cheese to achieve a cracker effect. Baking them would certainly be more efficient if one wanted to have more available for sharing or storage. I am not good at those actitivies. Well I am good at sharing but not at storage for later. I finally did it. Stepped on the scale and what a sad tale it is. It has been several years since I have been this heavy. I am thankful I didn't hit 140 though I was super close. I also didn't start a "WOE IS ME" thing in my head so that's a victory. I am not changing anything today, keeping to my toning program. Between now and Monday I will give some thought to a plan. With April very close and nigh on 20 pounds to lose (or the appearance of that much through tightening muscles), it will be serious plan. Still cold here and now rainy. Not cold enough for ice/sleet, thankfully, because people 'round here get crazy with that. Snow is always fun because it is such a rare event. The sadder thing for me is that we're not slated for a "mostly sunny day" until next Thursday. Ugh. That's a lot of grey -- Don't know how people in the Pacific Northwest deal with that. Have my annual blood draw coming up next week. I usually have super high cholesterol because my HDL is so high. I am not concerned about it at all. I go because the doc requires it for me staying on hormones. I listen nicely to whatever the doc or PA have to tell me about diet and exercise and then I ignore them.
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Post by gretalyn on Jan 9, 2015 8:35:53 GMT -6
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Post by gretalyn on Jan 9, 2015 8:36:27 GMT -6
I have fried slices of cheese before to make "chips" and while I love them, my husband hates the resulting odor! I wonder if baking them isn't as smelly. Do you have a particular recipe? Mine is ridiculously simple: shredded Cheddar cheese into piles on parchment or silpat, bake 10-15 at 375 until edges are golden brown color. You can make big ones and use as tortillas. I keep mine smaller so they are crunchier. They will have little holes all through them. I like simple! Thank you!
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Post by gretalyn on Jan 9, 2015 8:56:45 GMT -6
storytha and rejoicealways8 since you both mentioned being on hormones, would you mind if I asked you a few questions, if it's not too nosy of me? I've been wondering about the possibility of seeing a doctor about this issue. I have migraines which are very clearly hormone-related. They started at the same time that I started puberty, and were just gawdawful throughout my teens and early twenties. They stopped completely for the blissful time that I was pregnant with my daughter, and nursing her. They came back after she weaned, though not as bad as before. And now, at 40 (41 by the end of the month), they are getting much more frequent again. I'm guessing it's the joys of peri-menopause. My mom went through menopause fairly early, so I'll probably have the same pattern. So, I'm wondering if HRT might reduce the frequency (I'm up to about twice a week now, not fun) of the migraines. But I've heard so many conflicting stories about the safety of HRT! I gather that the transdermal forms (patches, creams) are safer than the oral forms. Is that correct? Also, I believe that my migraine pattern indicates that my problem is too little progesterone, but it seems like doctors want to just put you on estrogen, which would be a horrible idea for me. Did they actually test your hormone levels first to see precisely what you needed, or is it just a "one size fits all" sort of approach? Anything else that you could tell me, both good and bad, would be appreciated. Thank you!
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Post by rejoicealways8 on Jan 9, 2015 9:16:31 GMT -6
gretalyn read some of John Lee's work: I read the first one a while back. Not the others but same author. www.amazon.com/What-Your-Doctor-Tell-About-ebook/dp/B000Q9INNG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1420815665&sr=8-4&keywords=dr.+john+leeThis second one applies to your life stage www.amazon.com/What-Your-Doctor-Tell-About/dp/0446615390/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1420815749&sr=8-5&keywords=dr.+john+leeThis third one seems to be a how-to which would be a great thing. www.amazon.com/John-Lees-Hormone-Balance-Simple-ebook/dp/B000SEFLCA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420815778&sr=8-1&keywords=dr.+john+leeHis premise is that most women are indeed low on progesterone, so you are on the right track. You can try transdermal progesterone first -- though you do have to be careful about what you purchase because much on the market is bogus. I know the first book recommended some stuff and I assume the others might, too. Young Living Essential Oils sells an oil, too, which I know about because I am a consultant. More than a few years ago, after trying progesterone, I thought that I wasn't getting enough help in this regard from a transdermal cream. I was experiencing such lethargy and my brain wasn't functioning all that well and I thought, perhaps, my thyroid was off. I found, though not close by, a doctor who would talk to be about such things. We did the natural hormones trifecta of progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen. These were not all started at once. Progesterone first and on the third day my brain woke up it was so different. I went off after awhile all together. Doctor too far away, HIPPA came more into play and they wouldn't send me my test results without my driving over there. I was not happy. I stopped it all. Not wise really for myself. A couple of years ago I found myself in the same not-doing-well turmoil and started seeing a doctor in Houston (1.5-2 hours away). These folks don't take insurance of any kind so it was quite the medically expensive year. I started on a bunch of stuff besides the trifecta, there were supplements, too. The thing I don't like about ramping up everything at once is one can't tell what is working and what isn't. I am down to only progesterone and testosterone now. I am at levels from a couple of years ago and it probably isn't at the best levels for me because of the stress of caregiving. Often, if I remember from reading Lee and the like, is that stress burns through hormones and ought be adjusted. Hopefully I will bring this up when I meet with them later this month. As far as safety, the stuff about HRT was the synthetics, the stuff made from horse urine. You don't want that. You want those made from plants. If I were you, in your situation, I would do the reading of Lee (don't go crazy reading everything you can find), purchase some transdermal progesterone cream (or essential oil) and give that a go to see if you can affect anything for yourself in a month or so. Give it a good trial. If that doesn't give you relief, look for a doctor that does prescribe compounded hormones (done just for you). I purchase mine now from Women's International Pharmacy. My doc did them at first but this online place is half the cost. Again, no insurance reimbursement for me. The only difference is that my doc's pharmacy adds in time release. I didn't notice a difference when I switched. Ask away. Glad to share my journey.
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Post by gretalyn on Jan 9, 2015 9:50:18 GMT -6
Thank you so much, Pam! My city's library system has the book, so I requested that it be transferred to my nearest branch. I should get it within a few days. I look forward to reading it.
I'm surprised that you mentioned plant sources of progesterone. I know there are plant sources of estrogens, but I thought progesterone was a hormone made exclusively by mammals! So I will be very interested to learn more about that.
I'm also very interested in how you described the progesterone as making your brain wake up. I don't know if this is what you were experiencing, but I've been having a lot of trouble lately with memory and focus. I've always had trouble with those! But lately it has been to a scary level, where I seriously wonder if I might have Alzheimer's disease in my future. It would be wonderful if it were just a simple hormone imbalance instead!
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Post by storytha on Jan 9, 2015 10:28:50 GMT -6
He's ok. Fell off the playground equipment, hitting his leg/knee on a bar then landing on the ground knocking the wind out of him and hitting his head. I brought him home to ice his knee and watch cartoons for the rest of the day. He's perfectly fine today.
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Post by storytha on Jan 9, 2015 10:35:45 GMT -6
gretalyn I was tested and the results were with in the "normal" range. But I insisted on treatment so I was puton the lowest dose birth control pill to control my symptons of early onset peri-menopause. I was 39. (42 now). Dr. said yesterday that I'll stay on those until 50 then we'll look to HRT (which is supposedly lower doses). It controls my bad symptoms.
I'm sorry about your migrains. I've had one once and would never wish them upon my worst enemy!
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Post by gretalyn on Jan 9, 2015 10:45:01 GMT -6
He's ok. Fell off the playground equipment, hitting his leg/knee on a bar then landing on the ground knocking the wind out of him and hitting his head. I brought him home to ice his knee and watch cartoons for the rest of the day. He's perfectly fine today. Ouch! Poor guy. Glad he's feeling better today.
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Post by gretalyn on Jan 9, 2015 10:51:26 GMT -6
gretalyn I was tested and the results were with in the "normal" range. But I insisted on treatment so I was puton the lowest dose birth control pill to control my symptons of early onset peri-menopause. I was 39. (42 now). Dr. said yesterday that I'll stay on those until 50 then we'll look to HRT (which is supposedly lower doses). It controls my bad symptoms.
I'm sorry about your migrains. I've had one once and would never wish them upon my worst enemy! I'm so glad you insisted on treatment and got the help you needed. Unfortunately, BCP isn't an option for me, because it makes my migraines worse. Every form of contraception I've ever tried that included any amount of estrogen made my migraines worse. The progesterone-only type (aka the "mini pill") was fine. Maybe I should ask about going back on that. Thanks for the sympathy about the migraines! I have a prescription which helps so much, and I am profoundly grateful for it. When I was a teen, I had them even more often and more severely. But I had not been diagnosed, and had to rely on advil, which did little to nothing. My grandmother had them back in the day when there was virtually no treatment available. Now that had to be rough.
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Post by gretalyn on Jan 9, 2015 11:14:15 GMT -6
I looked up plant sources of estrogen. It looks like what is available from plant sources are steroids that are precursors to progesterone, but not actual progesterone. So your body can convert these steroids into progesterone. But, what if the reason I'm low on progesterone is that my body isn't performing those types of conversions? Then it doesn't seem like taking more would do any good. But I'll keep investigating, experimenting, etc. There's probably no harm in trying, but I'll read the book first and then decide on a course of action. Thanks again for all the help!
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Post by rejoicealways8 on Jan 9, 2015 12:40:57 GMT -6
Yes, read Lee. The very thing you mention: didn't remember making appointment, didn't keep them even when I knew of them, brain lethargy of enormous proportions. Presto change-o all changed in three days for me. Must have been so starved for it. These were compounded for me. The doc was surprised when I told her about this remarkable change. Guess it doesn't happen for many. Doesn't mean it isn't good though. Oh look. Lee has a website. www.johnleemd.com/Could tide you over until you get his book.
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Post by gretalyn on Jan 9, 2015 13:41:33 GMT -6
didn't remember making appointment, didn't keep them even when I knew of them, brain lethargy of enormous proportions. You just described my life. You have no idea how much hope you've given me, because I thought this was something that could only get worse! Thank you! I will definitely browse around at the website until the book comes in.
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Post by rejoicealways8 on Jan 9, 2015 13:54:46 GMT -6
Greta, Suzanne Somers is a big proponent of using hormones. Check this website of hers. www.foreverhealth.com/There, you can find physicians who are "alternative" in this thinking. She sells supplements though I can't speak to their efficacy. gretalyn, I was reading over at Emperica and found this in the comments on a post. "December 28, 2014 at 4:36 PM You might want to try eliminating the berries. Pretty much all plant foods are high in salicylates, esp. berries. I have recently discovered this for myself. Salicylates interfere with mitochondrial function and most people with illnesses already have mitochondrial dysfunction. For me, they cause generalized inflammation and migraine headaches." ------ So if you're willing to experiment you can look up a list of plant foods amount of salicalytes, see if you're eating high on that scale and try cutting down. Especially while you're figuring out whether to adjust some way with bio-identical hormones. This is only for migraines obviously where the other is more systemic. ---Oh yes I do understand. The first time I explained how I was feeling and not operating to a nurse she said "oh honey, you are so much like so many of us." I started to cry.
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Post by reddarin on Jan 9, 2015 23:22:38 GMT -6
But, what if the reason I'm low on progesterone is that my body isn't performing those types of conversions? Then it doesn't seem like taking more would do any good. But I'll keep investigating, experimenting, etc. There's probably no harm in trying, It could be that your body is doing the conversion but not efficiently (because some related/underlying biological function is impaired) or insufficiently (because the conversion itself is directly impaired). In either case increasing the substrate might boost production. I wonder if there is a saturation point for the precursors. Boy. I've had a few migraines in the past. The pain is extraordinary. I hope you can solve this problem Greta.
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Post by reddarin on Jan 9, 2015 23:55:45 GMT -6
Interesting, I did not know that! Right now, I'm just doing a run/walk/run thing. That's what I have to do to keep my heart rate in a truly aerobic training zone. I just go by heart rate, and don't really time myself. But I assume my GPS keeps that info, so I could look it up. But like I said, I am super slow. Super. Slow. I honestly can't imagine anyone wanting to go with me! But I've got my pepper spray now, and I can take my whippet on the theory that any dog is better than no dog, and I've decided to give up taking the iPod so that I can stay more alert and aware. So I'm good to go. Editing to add: glad your pain is gone, and may it never return! I couldn't remember what a whippet, super sweetheart looking doggies, looked like so while googling around I found this, have you ever seen it before?!? Awesome! Sold here homemade: www.bwdogcoats.com/dog-pita-bed-sleeping-bag.htmlAnd here's another place that sells them: www.houndtogs.com/category_s/60.htmThey look simple enough to make with raw materials.
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Post by rejoicealways8 on Jan 10, 2015 7:39:54 GMT -6
Fleece lined material, scissors, stick-on Velcro for closing it and yes, it ought be easy enough, Darin.
I managed two sets of the round of yesterday's toning movements. Yea! Appropriately sore this morning and not "OH MY WHAT HAVE I DONE!" sore. Yea! It's a stretching day so I will be giving it all a rest. I think I might have been going too far on the front knee on lunges, causing the not-good strain. I did some yesterday as part of the work and managed not to hurt myself.
Darin--you back to your I-track-everything self this January?
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Post by gretalyn on Jan 10, 2015 9:45:01 GMT -6
Greta, Suzanne Somers is a big proponent of using hormones. Check this website of hers. www.foreverhealth.com/There, you can find physicians who are "alternative" in this thinking. She sells supplements though I can't speak to their efficacy. gretalyn, I was reading over at Emperica and found this in the comments on a post. "December 28, 2014 at 4:36 PM You might want to try eliminating the berries. Pretty much all plant foods are high in salicylates, esp. berries. I have recently discovered this for myself. Salicylates interfere with mitochondrial function and most people with illnesses already have mitochondrial dysfunction. For me, they cause generalized inflammation and migraine headaches." ------ So if you're willing to experiment you can look up a list of plant foods amount of salicalytes, see if you're eating high on that scale and try cutting down. Especially while you're figuring out whether to adjust some way with bio-identical hormones. This is only for migraines obviously where the other is more systemic. ---Oh yes I do understand. The first time I explained how I was feeling and not operating to a nurse she said "oh honey, you are so much like so many of us." I started to cry. Thank you so much for these links! I don't eat a LOT of berries, but I do sometimes have them for breakfast. I might look back at my records and see if there's a pattern wrt the migraines. And I will check out what other foods have salicylates too. Thanks! It's amazing what a huge reassurance it can be that others have dealt with what you're dealing with, isn't it?
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Post by gretalyn on Jan 10, 2015 9:48:00 GMT -6
But, what if the reason I'm low on progesterone is that my body isn't performing those types of conversions? Then it doesn't seem like taking more would do any good. But I'll keep investigating, experimenting, etc. There's probably no harm in trying, It could be that your body is doing the conversion but not efficiently (because some related/underlying biological function is impaired) or insufficiently (because the conversion itself is directly impaired). In either case increasing the substrate might boost production. I wonder if there is a saturation point for the precursors. Boy. I've had a few migraines in the past. The pain is extraordinary. I hope you can solve this problem Greta. All good points, Darin! Thanks! I remember reading years ago that Vitamin A is a big component of this particular metabolic pathway, so I'll look into that again, and consider supplementing. And thank you for the sympathy on the migraines! I'm very lucky to have that prescription. It gets rid of most of the pain, sometimes all. It still leaves me with the other effects of the migraine, like extreme sensitivity to light and sound, light-headedness, and sometimes nausea. But not having the pain is HUGE.
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Post by gretalyn on Jan 10, 2015 9:52:17 GMT -6
That whippet looks so much like mine it's uncanny! Same coloration pattern, same face. But mine has never had such an awesome bed. But she'll be getting one! That is the PERFECT bed for a whippet! They are so cold-natured and so bony that they are always drawn to the softest, warmest spot in the house. And mine is so spoiled that she'll whine and look pitiful until I cover her up! Sometimes she even manages to dig her way under the covers herself, but that "pita bed" would obviously make that task much, much easier for her. She would love that thing! Thanks so much for finding that. Roxy will be very grateful.
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Post by reddarin on Jan 10, 2015 11:56:22 GMT -6
Fleece lined material, scissors, stick-on Velcro for closing it and yes, it ought be easy enough, Darin. I managed two sets of the round of yesterday's toning movements. Yea! Appropriately sore this morning and not "OH MY WHAT HAVE I DONE!" sore. Yea! It's a stretching day so I will be giving it all a rest. I think I might have been going too far on the front knee on lunges, causing the not-good strain. I did some yesterday as part of the work and managed not to hurt myself. Darin--you back to your I-track-everything self this January? Back in December(?) of 2012 when I went off plan to quit smoking and gained 30 pounds I was so annoyed at not knowing the macros and calories behind the weight gain that I've never stopped tracking and logging everything ever since. Even when Pepper died so suddenly I still tracked everything - it sort of gave me a sense of normalcy and helped anchor me. Although 99% of the time being mildly to moderately OCD is a huge pain in the ass for me and everyone around me, it comes in handy occasionally lol. I might have solved World Peace had not so much of my mental faculty been diverted to figuring out if my hands are still acceptably antiseptic since the last time I washed them. I'm still not consistently at or below 50g of total carbs but I'm consistently close enough to be considered (very I think) low net carb and back down to the 178s for the last three days. So about 5 pounds over the 173.x disembarkation point. I've been keeping my calories intentionally high too, ~3000, while transitioning back to NK level carbs.
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Post by reddarin on Jan 10, 2015 12:03:22 GMT -6
That whippet looks so much like mine it's uncanny! Same coloration pattern, same face. But mine has never had such an awesome bed. But she'll be getting one! That is the PERFECT bed for a whippet! They are so cold-natured and so bony that they are always drawn to the softest, warmest spot in the house. And mine is so spoiled that she'll whine and look pitiful until I cover her up! Sometimes she even manages to dig her way under the covers herself, but that "pita bed" would obviously make that task much, much easier for her. She would love that thing! Thanks so much for finding that. Roxy will be very grateful. heh The caption that sold me on it was something like "snuggling into the bag but still able to keep an eye on things". lol Perfect! She can curl up all the way inside if she wants the comfort of a cozy den or she can flop her head out to make sure you guys aren't trying to get away with doing something interesting while she's trying to nap. heh
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Post by gretalyn on Jan 10, 2015 18:24:55 GMT -6
heh The caption that sold me on it was something like "snuggling into the bag but still able to keep an eye on things". lol Perfect! She can curl up all the way inside if she wants the comfort of a cozy den or she can flop her head out to make sure you guys aren't trying to get away with doing something interesting while she's trying to nap. heh Yep, sounds like doggie heaven! She loves nap time, and sleeps a LOT. But she also always has to be on the alert to make sure she's ready when it's time to go for a walk. So that bed will work great for her. She's so funny. If she even suspects that I might possibly be getting ready for a walk, or even *thinking* about going for a walk, she stays within six inches of me - I can't turn around without running into her. Like she thinks I'm going to forget her if she isn't RIGHT THERE.
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Post by rejoicealways8 on Jan 11, 2015 5:48:44 GMT -6
Lots of rain here and some big thunder boomers in the night. I did three sets of five yesterday on the "easy" day of stretching....though nothing of this is all that easy. It will be a nice thing when one day, in a few weeks, I wake up not sore some place. Again it is the good kind of sore that means use, not hurt. Yesterday after getting home from Mom's where I only have coffee/coconut oil each morning, midmorning to noon I drank plenty of homemade beef broth. (3-4 cups). This was quite filling and set my mind off food and managing eating. Right now, with this all-meat thing, I ate almost a pound of 80/20 ground beef throughout the day. When I got back to Mom's in the evening, I had some pepperoni slices and that was it for the evening. I had plenty of protein for my lean muscle mass and was calorie deficit some though I don't know how much. I can only do some much calculation in a day. I wasn't hungry at all so that's the reason I am not concerned about calories. Got plenty of fat to make up the difference. That drinking broth was key to my managing the food better all day. With it being wintery cold, keeping to a schedule of making broth is easy enough because I want to. As far as eating only meat I find it easy. I am one of those who can eat the same thing over and over again and enjoy it. This, then, is my general plan for the week. Drinking broth before noon time to enjoy before my brain starts thinking "You should eat" -- not that that is usually a response of hunger. I am going to a friend's this afternoon to watch football and will be off this plan for the day. I am taking a nice bottle of wine so I know I will have some. I am not concerned about eating off plan. I could take some protein thing like cheese/sausage to offer and eat in case she's determined to be a gracious hostess with food. She knows that I don't each so much of what is common at any gathering though I haven't seen her in a bit and she may not remember. She's the kind of friend that I can say "I don't eat that stuff" and she won't be offended. Yep, thinking about it I do need to eat while drinking -- I will eat before going but one mustn't be foolish about alcohol and driving. I would have time after church and going to her house to make the cheese crackers recently mentioned on the thread. That makes sense to do and it would be nice to have with wine.
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Post by rejoicealways8 on Jan 12, 2015 6:45:39 GMT -6
The second batch of cheese crackers(I cooked about 7 at a time) were good enough to share, the first batch weren't cooked enough. I didn't feel like finishing up the block of cheese so it is already shredded in the fridge at home. I won't take the time to make crackers again. I used cheddar cheese and think that my success might be improved by using parmesan cheese which is already a drier cheese. This is day 12 of my toning program. Yea! I am doing it! My least favorite days so far are cardio HIIT. Yesterday was the second one and I did some but not much. Guess I am a weight lifter instead of a runner. Today is an abs thing.
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Post by reepicheep1981 on Jan 12, 2015 9:42:52 GMT -6
Hello everybody!
So... it's been a long time. AND... I've gained back every single pound I lost last year. I have a history of emotional eating and I had quite a few really hard emotional hits. As soon as I 'took a break' I stuffed myself sick (literally and figuratively) for months on end.
But I'm tired of feeling tired and achy and I'm tired of hating what I see in the mirror and pictures. I'm back in therapy and I've joined two (maybe three) weight loss competitions where I have the chance to win up to $700. My ultimate goal (other than to lose weight and feel better) is to show up at the end of May to visit my sister (she's is the one who introduced me to the LCHF way) in New Mexico and shock her with my lighter body... I'm going to keep my efforts a secret from her.
I'm back... and I'm determined. Last year's success shows me I can do this if I maintain healthy habits and if I maintain solid emotional health.
Hope everyone is doing well and had happy holidays!!!
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Post by rejoicealways8 on Jan 12, 2015 10:33:28 GMT -6
SO GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK! What's important is that you've determined to begin again and have set yourself up for success. You can do it!
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Post by storytha on Jan 12, 2015 10:56:19 GMT -6
Stumbled Friday night with pizza and beer. But got right back up on Saturday. Glad I didn't allow it to rage wild all weekend. I even did good during the Seahawk game! DH is back and regular schedule is back on. I always do better when I have a usual schedule in life.
I left a sealed block of cream cheese out all day to come to room temp but forgot it and left it out over night (probably 20 hours total). Think it's still good?
Happy Monday!
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