I was down about 1 Lb. this a.m.
I've been eating healthy today.
I didn't exercise though, but have been actively up and down today.
I'm not snacking this evening again. We had a late filling dinner.
I get weighed in at the Dr. office later this week, too. I'm hoping it's not a gain, hoping it's down, from last visit's weigh-in.
Am wondering why his computer appt. print-out ALWAYS states: Suggest patient exercise more or do more activity?
DH said it's because activity and exercise are better for me, rather than sitting too long, because of the arthritis.
Maybe I'll ask my Dr. if there is time or the ask the nurse before I go into the "little room."
She could explain why, therefore leaving the appt. time with Dr. for other things.
I'm all prepared: Shaved, trimmed fingernails and toe nails, will shampoo the night before, have plucked eyebrows, cannot find any chin or neck hairs, which is a shock.
I FINALLY am having an annual exam where I DON'T HAVE ATHLETE'S FOOT!
For the past 2 years, I've had it during the exam. He's commented on it, given suggestions, etc... and then 3 weeks later, it finally clears up. He's such a good Dr. and from the Dr. to receptionist to the two Medical Asst.'s, I'm in real good hands. Everyone's so nice, friendly, helpful, and it's a nice office to go to for check-ups. I have been a member of clinics in the past where I got so nervous before going and didn't get the great treatment I do here, there. I'm a Very Happy Camper with my Dr. and his staff.
LadyM, You're doing emotional eating a. k. a. stress eating, which is a calming sedative quality to binge eating. It soothes the nerves, so we reach for foods like this. I don't know if it stems from a skinned knee and Dmom giving us a cookie when we hurt, or what. But I do it, too. It's normal, in a LOT of peoples' lives. But you can get back on the horse quickly, too!
You've had a lot to deal with lately, too.
EDIT: I got to thinking later tonight, how this weekend, I watched PBS, featuring Deepok Chopra. He was presenting a new way to eat, think, be healthy physically and spiritually, etc... He asked this question, several times, told viewers and people in the audience to ask this question of themselves, several times of the day and night:
WHAT AM I HUNGRY FOR? He said you might not actually BE hungry, but you might have a hunger for companionship, so call a friend, visit a friend, or go out with a spouse, partner or friend. He said you might hunger for knowledge, so read a book or go to a museum. You might be hungry for calm, so meditate or pray, read something spiritual, listen to music, walk in nature. You might be hungry for food, actually, or thirsty, so eat something healthy or drink water or tea. He said when you ask yourself "What am I hungry for?", you find that it may not be for food, but for things to settle down. I made calendar reminders, to come to my inbox, which state that question. It's very helpful! I bet a 3 x 5" card, with that question, put in spots where you'll read it, will help you remember that question, too. You can put 1 card in your purse, on the bathroom mirror, in a cabinet door in the kitchen, in a drawer, use it as a bookmark,etc.. They are "prompts" to help us, when we do that.
I thought that question was a super one, too.
Twins' Mom,
Every morning, after I go to the bathroom, I go weigh myself on my digital Weight Watchers Conair scales. I keep it behind the walk-in closet door, in the corner, there is a miniature calendar booklet that got sent free to me from a charity I contribute to, so after I weigh, I write down my weight in the little calendar booklet. It's become a habit. The only days I don't weigh, is if I accidentally wake up in wee a.m. hours because I need to turn on the walk-in closet light to weigh, to see. I don't want to waken DH, so I skip a day, occasionally. Is your scales in a place you go to daily? Perhaps a note to yourself on a 3 x 5 card, with a pretty sticker or smiley face, taped to your bathroom mirror would help?
It'd remind you.
Nancy, I'm so happy you're getting good numbers on your insulin. WTG! I'm glad this is working for you and that the strips cost less, too. That's excellent for you!
My Dr. hasn't sent me my weaning plan for that drug yet. I'll check back at 9 p.m. to see if he's sent it from home. I know he's busy, but his M. A. said he expressed a desire for taking care of it, via posts, rather than ON the day of my annual exam, so he has more time with me, to discuss "things" during the exam, especially if something comes up. Tomorrow's his day off, so I'm not sure if he'd send it then or not.
If he doesn't send the plan prior to the appt., then I suppose we'll discuss it during the appt. after all.
I hate waiting, is all. I was told last Friday, he'd give me a plan on Monday, but it's Tuesday and no plan has been posted yet. I'm crossing my fingers that tonight, a plan is posted to me.
I am going to try to give up International Coffee. It's causing gerd, shakiness, and IBS.
It's just GOT to "go". It'll eliminate extra fluids, since I need to restrict my fluids on account of low blood sodium. It'll prevent shaky nerves, and IBS. I'll start tomorrow a.m., going without it, and will just "deal" with the headache when it comes. I'd like to transition over to tea anyway. Especially herbal ones or green tea, because they relax me so much. One cup of herbal tea and I'm Very Sleepy and relaxed.
