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Hooray! Into the 230's. Just barely at 239.8, but I'll take it! One more pound to lose to reach my 20-pound goal that I've been working on for the past 10-1/2 weeks. Got up at 4am to get started on my regular morning stuff. So far, I've thrown away five things from the can pantry, washed all the dishes from cooking yesterday for my son's anniversary today, refilled all my medicine containers, checked email, Facebook, did daily surveys, deleted junk mail.
I've started purging things from my kitchen (thus the can pantry toss). It started about a week ago with tossing 5 things a day from my Tupperware pantry (not the Tupperware, of course!) I got that all cleaned out of expired items, and have moved on to the can pantry and another industrial 5-tier shelving unit I have in the kitchen. My goal is to purge 5 things from each of those two areas each day. The shelving unit holds most of the odd food items that I was using when I was doing Paleo and Keto (almond flour, coconut flour, ghee - stuff like that. There's a LOT of it).
My husband and I will go out when the sun rises at about 6:45 to start taking off the pool pump and hoses. Yesterday, I washed the mesh bags that were hanging on the side of the pool to hold toys, and repackages the toys to store. Still have to fold up all of the clean pool towels and hang the swim clothes that we won't be using any more this season. The community pool IS open this Saturday and Sunday, and next Saturday, but I think I'm going to be done with it for this year. Anxious to get all of the pool bags and stuff out of my dining room.
If anybody feels so inclined, please pray that things will go smoothly today with the pool closing. We especially need there to be no wind when we're putting the cover on!
OK, back to work!
I'll try to check in at the end of the day.
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108.8 kg
Lost so far: 8.7 kg.
Still to go: 40.7 kg.
Diet followed: 100%.
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View Diet Calendar, 08 September 2022:
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1692 kcal
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Fat: 93.61g | Prot: 48.65g | Carbs: 180.64g.
Breakfast: Dave's Killer Bread Good Seed Bread, Butter. Lunch: Cooked Carrots (Fat Added in Cooking), Cooked Mushrooms (Fat Added in Cooking), Cooked Mature Onions (Fat Not Added in Cooking), Hormel Sliced Roast Beef & Gravy, Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes (= 1/3 cup), Publix Chicken Salad. Dinner: Butter (Salted), Dave's Killer Bread Good Seed Bread, Cooked Immature Lima Beans (from Fresh, Fat Added in Cooking). Snacks/Other: Watermelon, Trader Joe's Creme Brulee, Melon & Pineapple Medley. more...
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Losing 3.2 kg a Week
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08 Sep 22 by member: ObeseToBeast123
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I keep seeing you make progress, Debbie, and it warms my ❤ I'm curious: you said you were doing keto/paleo, but you're now purging those foods. What is your strategy now? Whatever you're doing seems to be working! I know keto/paleo would be non-starters for because of my taste preferences and my knowledge of the foods that make me feel well, satisfied and satiated
08 Sep 22 by member: writingwyo
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08 Sep 22 by member: losingtowin1
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Great job Debbie! CICO is working much better for you, and is so much more sustainable. Bear, she been eating lots of beans, don't know what other proteins.
08 Sep 22 by member: shirfleur 1
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08 Sep 22 by member: FromThe385
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Although I question the levels of protein many recommend, it can be a concern. The RDA is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. I've read that for people over 50, that should be more like 1.1 grams per kilogram to stave off sarcopenia. Beans are a great source, especially soybeans, as are many of the grains. Quinoa is probably the best, but oats and whole wheat (the whole grain wheat berries take a long time to cook, but they taste amazing) are all good sources. Some veggies, such as broccoli (I consider green peas a legume) have a lot of protein in proportion to the number of calories. As for seeds/nuts, I find seeds have more protein per calorie than tree nuts. Especially chia. Regardless, Debbie, you're doing great!
08 Sep 22 by member: writingwyo
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Good luck with the pool closing!
08 Sep 22 by member: -MorticiaAddams
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08 Sep 22 by member: meonadiet
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I hope you don't have the wind like we do here in Iowa today 30 mph from the south.
08 Sep 22 by member: Sara7200
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I am SO glad you found a way that is working so well for you - WE can do it!
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Well done! Exciting to see your progress.
I love decluttering and purging every Fall and Spring it just makes me feel lighter😁 Good luck tomorrow!
08 Sep 22 by member: PattiOB
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Thanks for the prayers everyone. They worked! No wind, PTL!
09 Sep 22 by member: Debbie Cousins
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I really don't get enough protein. I bought a protein shake, but I haven't drunk it because I don't want to expend the 160 calories. Not something I would want to do every day. The butter beans do have a lot of country ham diced up in them (1/2 pound of ham in a 28-oz bag of beans). And, I have meat at lunch every day. That's about it, protein-wise.
What I am doing is recording everything I eat and trying to keep my calories in a target range in the 1,400's to 1,600's as a weekly average. I've been doing this for ten weeks, and I've been able to lose 20 pounds, PTL. I allow myself to still have the things I love, just in moderation.
09 Sep 22 by member: Debbie Cousins
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Debbie I hope nothing I said came across as critical because you're doing a great job. 👍 I have seen such a difference in you over time. Even when I was more omnivorous, I was someone who had to remind myself to eat protein foods, which is one reason I watch mine so closely. Going mostly plant-based as I have, it's especially important. (First question my doctor asked me when I mentioned my diet was whether I was getting enough protein. ) It's all a learning process in terms of finding a way to eat that works for you and improves your health. I hope I can support you in any way I can 🤗❤
09 Sep 22 by member: writingwyo
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