My sister and I didn't go Midnight Walking even once last week!
Between her fatigue and my joint pain, we were two halves of a train wreck; and I couldn't begin to tell you who was which half! I was determined though to stick to eating small, low calorie, low carb meals throughout the day and lose weight by eating less calories than I was burning. Good plan, right?
Well, at the same time, I was tapering down on the Prednisone and mid-week my pain was worse. So instead of riding it out, I went back up a few milligrams of the steroid thinking I had come down on it too fast. And do you know what returned? The gnawing hunger pains that come after I should've finished eating for the day somewhere around 2AM!
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich quieted the pains on two different nights and I really hoped that by scarfing them down I hadn't caused too much damage on my journey to "Get That Fat Off Your Behind."
Annoyed that the week was slipping away, and I hadn't done anything in the way of exercise, I became the food police and mercilessly harped on my sister about almost everything she put in her mouth.
"THREE pop tarts, Jemilah?" I said in the most nagging tone I could muster.
"Yes Falanya, three." She replied visibly annoyed.
"Do you know how much sugar and carbs are in those?" I continued to nag.
"Nick, do you hear something?" She said to my brother-in-law, ignoring me.
"What's the serving size for those?" I began again.
"Why do you even bring them in the house?" I continued.
"You know this undermines everything you've done so far, don't you?"
I just couldn't stop myself from talking! I don't know how she didn't swing around and pop me one but she displayed great self-control, ignored me, and kept right on eating the pop tarts in front of her.
She doesn't call me "Naggatha" for nothing and I lived up to that name this past week! I was only looking out for her well-being is what I told myself, but I was annoyed that the week wasn't going how I wanted it to go. I planned to lose at least 5lbs but it wasn't looking as if that was going to be a reality. So I nagged at her to make me feel better about not being able to exercise. Now that's sisterly love for ya!
So what happened at the weigh-in this morning?
Well after I emptied my bladder so as not to add any extra ounces to the scale, I stepped on and...
I hadn't lost a pound!! In fact, I'd gained an ounce!!
"Daggnabbit!" I exclaimed.
"Watch your mouth." Mom said.
Grumbles uttered under my breath was my reply. Jemilah alighted the scale next and she hadn't lost anything either. What a bummer for both of us! The one eensy weensy silver lining was that we hadn't gained much of anything.
Although I'm disappointed, I'm still motivated more than ever to do better next week! It may mean that I'll take a few walks by myself in the mid-afternoon instead of waiting for my sister to be awake enough to go with me, but I have to do what I have to do when my body gives me the green light to do it! Right? Oh and not eating PB&J's at 2AM would be helpful too.
So, with my shoulders pushed back, my chest puffed out, and my belly button pulled into my spine, I quote from one of my favorite movies of all time, Galaxy Quest, and say:
"By Grabthar's hammer...by the Sons of Warvan...I shall be avenged! Never give up! Never surrender!"
LoL!
~Today is a Gift - Live Thankfully~
About that diet: I lost 25 lbs last year on a low fat diet. I thought I would feel better, but I didn't! In fact the fibro hurt like it had never before!
ReplyDeleteI finally figured out that I need more fat. Probably something to do with providing the whole nerves and brain with the nutrients they need.
This year I am feeling so much better. I have started taking gabapentin, which is working well for me. And I have switched to a diet that is moderate in protein, (55 grams), low in carbs (25 grams), and moderate in fat (50 grams). This is working well for me. The most important thing is to only eat carbs that are not sugar but more complex (like broccoli), and eat them in a meal with the other food.
I know there are a million suggestions of what to eat/do to help feel better, so I'm kind of hesitant to add mine to the mix, but I do feel a lot better, so I'm writing this in case it may help someone else.
For the record, I would MUCH rather eat the way the nutritionists say we should, low fat, tons of fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains. ect. I prefer meals comprised of these. but the other thing is working well for me.
PS, I forgot to say I adore the movie Galaxy Quest. One of my favorites! The scene at the end with Alan Rickman finally saying the motto with feeling always moves me to tears.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right, Susan! What might work for one may not work for another even if both suffer from the same condition. I am so glad you shared your experience because you never know who will benefit!
ReplyDelete"NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER SURRENDER!"
ReplyDeleteThis week is starting off well, big sis. And that was a good laugh over the poptarts!
I sooooo feel you pain! I am always fighting myself to eat well and exercise regularly. The trick is to just stick with it! Hang in there! Stopping by to show you some comment hour love!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from comment hour ... don't give up! At leaste your still trying ... let every week be a learning lesson!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteHey, I'm here from commenthour - definitely do not give up. I love midnight walks... so peaceful and quiet (and usually much cooler).
ReplyDeleteAnd don't sweat a PB&J or two... the protein from the PB is good for you. :)
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The biggest thing is don't give up! You might have to make more smaller goals to get to the bigger goal. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteWhen I finally buckled down I lost 5lbs the first week! #commenthour
ReplyDeleteDon't give up. Next week is another opportunity to do better :-) #commenthour
ReplyDelete3 pop tarts sounds really good to me! LOL
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ReplyDeleteNaggatha! I love it!!! Weight loss is hard. I'm working on it right along with you. And I cannot blame my overeating on the pre he he he he hedisone LOL
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Like your quote at the end! Hope you don't give up. Stopping by from #comment hr.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, you just quoted "Galaxy Quest"???
ReplyDeleteYou. Are. Awesome.
Secondly, having been down the Prednisone path before, I completely understand the necessity of a late night PB & J (although I fancied PB & honey for some reason!).
You're conversation with your sister sounds like so many I have had with my husband with basically the same motivations.
As I have a chronic condition that also loves to bring on the pain and make *plans* for exercise nearly impossible (unpredictability of symptoms crushes such great designs), I found a quote recently that truly resonated with me,here it is:
"It's never too late to start the day over."
For some reason, this realization more than anything else has helped me grab hold of healthy moments in my day and not feel like a day is lost when pain or some other symptom comes barreling in! So if you have a "bad" food moment, or miss out on some workout for whatever reason - no need to think the day (or the week) is lost! The moment you SEE it, you can start your day over if you want to! That's something that has helped me out, so I thought I'd pass it along.
Btw, I've been off the pred. for over a year now, and have lost 30+ pounds in the past year (after going to a nutritionist and finding out what intolerances I have!).
Best of luck!!
Weight loss is not just a battle, it's a journey. I've been on and off mine for years, but finally last Nov. something clicked. As much as I want a quick fix, and realize that I need to make some small changes, and other large ones. What I found worked for me was to do Phase 1 of South Beach. It's two, rather challenging, weeks of absolutely no carbs—no wine, no fruit, no sugar. I'll be honest, it sucked. I wrote on my calendar the day I was to start, and the day I would finally end. The purpose of this crazy week is to actually eliminate carb cravings (something I have a problem with). I lost 13 pound in two weeks, and about 30 pounds in 4 months. I'm still on the journey, but I feel good. I will be thinking about you, and I look forward to reading more about you. Congrats on getting picked last night!
ReplyDelete"naggatha" made me snort my Diet Coke.
ReplyDeleteI think I should take up Midnight Walking.
Oh my I have been on that journey for a while now. I sure feel it. Losing weight is such a life change. I live the weight watcher life now. My parents are diabetic and it is a battle I can relate about what are you eating! Keep it up the slower you lose, the longer it will stay off. great blog. p.s. i do the cooking my parents live with us.important part to leave out sorry ha
ReplyDeleteI have family members with Lupus and I know how hard the Prednisone can make things, especially with managing your weight. Don't be too hard on yourself, you have a lot on your plate! Take care!
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Stopping in from #commenthour which I missed last night. What a lovely post. It seems to me also the week has slipped by and I did not utlized my gym membership, the track down the street or even the dog lease... sitting her angry of my choices.. I will most likely not do anything about it again tonight..
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your postitive attitude (and the Galaxy Quest quote)!! Weight loss is NOT easy, but just take it day by day, do what you can when you can, don't beat yourself up, and keep moving forward. Looking forward to your next post!
ReplyDeleteNaggatha, LOL. I need to start calling myself that. I'm the lonely female in a family of males...enough said? Keep at it, the pounds are hard to take off. I know. The equation is a simple one though. Fewer calories in+ more moving= weigh less. Good Luck! #CommentHour, Just One Donna from www.justonedonna.com,
ReplyDeleteThank you all sooo much for stopping by and reading the Loopinessness that is my life and then offering your lovely, supportive comments!
ReplyDeleteOhhh.... you made me laugh. I need to start a diet and a midnight walk series or SOMETHING (I keep saying "When the kids go back to school!) Your post helped me remember.
ReplyDeleteLoved the Naggatha. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I am going to remember that, too!
I am so grateful to have the #Commenthour replay so I can go back and visit, even if I wasn't there last Wednesday!
Great post! and good luck on you weight loss journey. I am also having trouble getting my weight loss program together. But, like you, I will keep trying...reading your post has given me encourgement. Thanks! #commenthour (late)
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ReplyDeleteI love your writing style... a great way to connect with your readers.
Your topic is SOOOO important with folks being diagnosed (and misdiagnosed) every day. Good luck with that.
I too am a struggling exerciser/loose the extra weight. So I can really connect.
With regards to you nagging to your sister... I have found myself doing the same to my hubby. Deep down it was ALWAYS when I was unhappy with my own achievements in that area. I tend to harp on him for the EXACT reason that I'm down on myself. I never knew why I was doing this until after the fact. I've definitely gotten better. But isn't it an interesting thing we do.
Keep up the great work!
Thank you all for reading my loopinesses! I'm glad that my post brought a smile or a chuckle!
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