...but Steph was right. Blogging DOES seem to be the key to success. Or at least some kind of writing about what you're doing and how you're feeling. Not that I didn't know this; I totally did, but somehow, my head has gotten stuck fairly far up my arse...so thanks Steph (et al), for helping me to pull it out.
Right now, on livestrong.com, my daily calorie allowance, in order to lose 2 lbs a week, is 1124. That's not a lot. And it is SUPER easy to get there. Alarmingly easy...even in banded life. But what I will say is, even though I've gone over my calories almost every day...it is extremely rare, and always alcohol related if I get over 2000 calories. Which must be why I'm not gaining. But logging my food and BEING HONEST about it is teaching me (again) where I'm going wrong.
Based on my tracking and obsessing, I'm starting to think that I might need a fill. I seem to regularly go 3 hours before I'm hungry...yet I occasionally get stuck on things. I think I'll try to keep going with what I'm doing, even though it feels a lot like work, because I really don't want to go to my clinic (where they weigh me) until I know I'm down at least a few pounds from where I was in the summer when I got my last fill. Does that seem counterproductive? Maybe...I don't know. What I do know is that I'm trying and sometimes succeeding, and that's better than the past few months, for sure!
You hate to admit I was right...LOL I love it!!I say go for the fill and help keep that huger under control. :) Keep positive, honey!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree about being successful and blogging.
ReplyDeleteNow if I could just drink water. I could go all day long without drinking something.
Oh i know! me too!!
DeleteGreat to see you back in action! My mother-bleeper-board on my home computer died, which has kept me from blogging lately, but I have a new one coming later this week. I definitely feel less focused without blogging. It really does help me to stay on top of things. Glad to see you doing well and trying to work out the kinks! xo
ReplyDeletehaha! I like how Catherine censors herself.
DeleteBLOG AWAY.. we are right behind your behind!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's right you need to blog, and be honest! That is the secret :o)
ReplyDeleteWe miss your ovoice when you don't blog. Go ahead and make an appt with SWLC. Even if you don't think you need a fill. My appt is Feb 7th at 12:40. Come on...I know want to!
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly why I started blogging about my weight loss; it makes you accountable and people are watching!
ReplyDeleteIt's kinda creepy...but it is so true. Blogging is directly related to losing. Okay...totally getting back to logging soon.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you'll be blogging more. I find that it helps me...A LOT.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it crazy how EASY it is to get to that daily allowance of calories. It scares me sometimes.
Dammit Steph!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy calorie limit is 1145 per Mr. Livestrong. It seems SO FLIPPING LOW!
ReplyDeleteOf COURSE the blog is the key to success!
ReplyDeleteProven time and time again!
Dear Gilly: I think you are THE SHIT. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI think YOU are the shit too!!!!!!
Delete(PS I may have had some wine before commenting.)
ReplyDeleteI have too...but only one glass and I'm not even done it yet so my love is for realz
Deleteomg we can comment and respond now? love it. and miss you. isn't it time for you to come back for your annual nyc visit? or how bout florida? i'm going down there feb 11-18. wanna come?
ReplyDeleteDon't toy with me Kristin!! Lol! Oh how I would love to, but I am preparing for a play...rehearsals start on the 20th and I need to memorize my lines!
DeleteHow nuts that I just posted about this today. I'm taking my lunch hour to get myself a little caught up on Blogger and there are like 5 posts about this very thing. I need to stay blogging, because I need to stay accountable. I love you guys!!
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