Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Stabilization...Day 283...147.7 (-1.2 lbs.)
Lowest weight in more than 20 years...go me! Mom hanging in there, but it doesn't look promising. More info to follow.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Stabilization...Day 281...148.9 (-.5 lbs.)
Down a half pound...amazingly!
Mom was rushed to ICU last Thursday...didn't look good but she is being discharged later this morning. Though still non responsive, the doc suggests that perhaps the hospital setting (constant poking and probing) is a factor in this.
We will certainly keep her as comfortable as possible, but intend to honor her DNR wishes by not instituting extraordinary measures, such as putting in a feeding tube. It's a difficult time, however we kids are trying to stay true to what Mom has always talked about in relation to her living will. Any and all prayers welcome.
RE: staying healthy. My honey and I did take the dog for a 6 mile walk on Friday...but little good that did considering I ate fried seafood on Thursday night, followed by clam chowder and scallops wrapped in bacon the next day. Saturday I did get back on track, but T's dad's 83rd birthday meant a small piece of cake! Must be the stress...that's the only thing I can think of to explain a loss.
Must get back into work groove...people are counting on me.
Eat and be well...I'll keep you posted.
Jane Doh!
Mom was rushed to ICU last Thursday...didn't look good but she is being discharged later this morning. Though still non responsive, the doc suggests that perhaps the hospital setting (constant poking and probing) is a factor in this.
We will certainly keep her as comfortable as possible, but intend to honor her DNR wishes by not instituting extraordinary measures, such as putting in a feeding tube. It's a difficult time, however we kids are trying to stay true to what Mom has always talked about in relation to her living will. Any and all prayers welcome.
RE: staying healthy. My honey and I did take the dog for a 6 mile walk on Friday...but little good that did considering I ate fried seafood on Thursday night, followed by clam chowder and scallops wrapped in bacon the next day. Saturday I did get back on track, but T's dad's 83rd birthday meant a small piece of cake! Must be the stress...that's the only thing I can think of to explain a loss.
Must get back into work groove...people are counting on me.
Eat and be well...I'll keep you posted.
Jane Doh!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Stabilization...Day 276...149.4 (-.1 lbs.)
Not much, but I'll take it.
Been very delinquent with my physical activity...ironic, since I'm working on a new client's line of commercial grade, home exercise equipment for children...Perfetto. Cute stuff and... Kids. Love. It!
Plus the canvas and cushion biz is picking up! All good things...I need to stay focused on work, but not at the expense of slipping back into bad eating/lack of exercise habits. So, long way of saying, being down even .1 lbs. is cool by me.
Need to save my calories...my honey wants to go out to dinner tonight. I'll likely do a tuna and broccoli nosh as a late lunch, topped off with a piece of fruit around 4:30. That should keep me in good stead until dinner. Then something light and perhaps a beverage to start...or not. Depends where we go.
FYI...my Tuna Broccoli Nosh consists of 1/2 can of tuna in H20 (drizzled with a few drops of red wine vinegar), crumbled atop a bed of steamed broccoli and topped with one slice of melted sharp provolone cheese. (cals: 190). Filling and yummy.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Been very delinquent with my physical activity...ironic, since I'm working on a new client's line of commercial grade, home exercise equipment for children...Perfetto. Cute stuff and... Kids. Love. It!
Plus the canvas and cushion biz is picking up! All good things...I need to stay focused on work, but not at the expense of slipping back into bad eating/lack of exercise habits. So, long way of saying, being down even .1 lbs. is cool by me.
Need to save my calories...my honey wants to go out to dinner tonight. I'll likely do a tuna and broccoli nosh as a late lunch, topped off with a piece of fruit around 4:30. That should keep me in good stead until dinner. Then something light and perhaps a beverage to start...or not. Depends where we go.
FYI...my Tuna Broccoli Nosh consists of 1/2 can of tuna in H20 (drizzled with a few drops of red wine vinegar), crumbled atop a bed of steamed broccoli and topped with one slice of melted sharp provolone cheese. (cals: 190). Filling and yummy.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Day 274...Stabilization (149.5, -.9 lbs.)
Been in the high 40s thru the weekend! Woo-hoo!
Amazing what a Saturday and Sunday without my honey can do. Of course I missed him, but I don't miss the often not-so-good food choices I make. Perhaps a weekend apart is what my psyche needs to stay on track even when we are together!
Today puts me at a solid -47.2 lbs. since I started my HCG journey. I continue to be amazed at how my attitudes and cravings have changed. Salt can still be a challenge, but even that intake is down considerably. I ask you...Who. Am. I?
Though, I can think of one negative that this experience has wrought. I have a dear, dear girlfriend who has chosen to drop out of my life. Her husband says she attributes it to being envious of me. I don't know. I bought her drops. I have offered any and all support I can. But, ultimately, only she can make the commitment. I know...it's tough...no drinking; boring diet; very little food...it's hard.
But, man, six weeks of boredom for a lifetime of change? I'd do it again. And who knew? Drinking would lose its charm without being a difficult process. I mean, I wish alcoholics could have it as easy as I did giving up the booze. I enjoy the little I do imbibe, but otherwise, I don't miss it at all. And the money saved? Yowza.
So, I say a prayer for my gal pal and hope she will come to some decision...I'll be here for her, no matter what...if only she believed that too.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Amazing what a Saturday and Sunday without my honey can do. Of course I missed him, but I don't miss the often not-so-good food choices I make. Perhaps a weekend apart is what my psyche needs to stay on track even when we are together!
Today puts me at a solid -47.2 lbs. since I started my HCG journey. I continue to be amazed at how my attitudes and cravings have changed. Salt can still be a challenge, but even that intake is down considerably. I ask you...Who. Am. I?
Though, I can think of one negative that this experience has wrought. I have a dear, dear girlfriend who has chosen to drop out of my life. Her husband says she attributes it to being envious of me. I don't know. I bought her drops. I have offered any and all support I can. But, ultimately, only she can make the commitment. I know...it's tough...no drinking; boring diet; very little food...it's hard.
But, man, six weeks of boredom for a lifetime of change? I'd do it again. And who knew? Drinking would lose its charm without being a difficult process. I mean, I wish alcoholics could have it as easy as I did giving up the booze. I enjoy the little I do imbibe, but otherwise, I don't miss it at all. And the money saved? Yowza.
So, I say a prayer for my gal pal and hope she will come to some decision...I'll be here for her, no matter what...if only she believed that too.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Stabilization...Day 271...150.4 (-.3 lbs.)
"Step by step. Inch by inch," I close in on the ol' goal weight.
With any luck I'll break back into the 40s tomorrow! Woo-hoo!
Go me...
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
With any luck I'll break back into the 40s tomorrow! Woo-hoo!
Go me...
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Stabilization...Day 271...150.7 (-.2 lbs.)
Will I ever hit my goal weight of 145? Better yet, will I ever hang in the 40s for more than a day or two?
Re-checked my BMR...based on my age, height, current weight, etc., I am supposedly able to consume 1800 calories per day (this, if all I did was lay in bed all day). Yet, I rarely exceed 1300 cals per day, walk a minimum of 10,000 steps and ride my bike about 7-10 miles, 3-4 times a week. And still I hang at 149-152!
I've been eating a bit more beef than usual. Lean stuff, granted, but still beef. I think I'll focus on more chicken/fish/lean pork and see how that works.
Made a fabulous Roasted Turkey with Vegetable...here's the recipe:
Mustard Roasted Turkey & Vegetable
(A great, one-pan meal. Easy, good and fab-for-you. Plus the leftovers are great. From Colleen Turner)
6 carrots peeled, slice on diagonal about 2" long.
1 head broccoli
1 red onion cut into 1/8s
1 boneless turkey breast, rinse and pat dry
3 tbl. Grainy Dijon mustard (or a mix of 1 tbl. each grainy, yellow & Dijon…your call)
3 tsp. Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Heat oven to 425F
On a large sheet pan, toss carrots and onion with 1 tsp. oil, salt & pepper. Arrange in circle on pan. Place turkey in center (skin side up) and brush with mustard. Salt & pepper.
Cook 20 mins.
Toss broccoli (cut into florets, be sure to trim and slice stems on a diagonal, too) with 2 tsp. oil, salt and pepper. Add around carrots and turkey and cook for an additional 40 mins.
Let meat rest 10 mins. Slice and serve.
Easy as can be!
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Re-checked my BMR...based on my age, height, current weight, etc., I am supposedly able to consume 1800 calories per day (this, if all I did was lay in bed all day). Yet, I rarely exceed 1300 cals per day, walk a minimum of 10,000 steps and ride my bike about 7-10 miles, 3-4 times a week. And still I hang at 149-152!
I've been eating a bit more beef than usual. Lean stuff, granted, but still beef. I think I'll focus on more chicken/fish/lean pork and see how that works.
Made a fabulous Roasted Turkey with Vegetable...here's the recipe:
Mustard Roasted Turkey & Vegetable
(A great, one-pan meal. Easy, good and fab-for-you. Plus the leftovers are great. From Colleen Turner)
6 carrots peeled, slice on diagonal about 2" long.
1 head broccoli
1 red onion cut into 1/8s
1 boneless turkey breast, rinse and pat dry
3 tbl. Grainy Dijon mustard (or a mix of 1 tbl. each grainy, yellow & Dijon…your call)
3 tsp. Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Heat oven to 425F
On a large sheet pan, toss carrots and onion with 1 tsp. oil, salt & pepper. Arrange in circle on pan. Place turkey in center (skin side up) and brush with mustard. Salt & pepper.
Cook 20 mins.
Toss broccoli (cut into florets, be sure to trim and slice stems on a diagonal, too) with 2 tsp. oil, salt and pepper. Add around carrots and turkey and cook for an additional 40 mins.
Let meat rest 10 mins. Slice and serve.
Easy as can be!
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Stabilization...Day 263...150.9 (-3.4 lbs.)
Yes, I've been cycling...and I don't mean the one with two wheels. Agony this month...ick.
But, slowly getting back to the 40s...phew! Feared I was on an upward trend...that would have stunk.
Drinking immense amounts of water (over a gallon a day!), and yet my skin is as dry as can be...what's a girl to do, I ask you?
Okay...gal pal needs my sympathetic ear...must leave now.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
But, slowly getting back to the 40s...phew! Feared I was on an upward trend...that would have stunk.
Drinking immense amounts of water (over a gallon a day!), and yet my skin is as dry as can be...what's a girl to do, I ask you?
Okay...gal pal needs my sympathetic ear...must leave now.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
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