Eating Accountability Thread

[kittyjo]

BTW, Kitty, have you been exercising??

Thanks for asking Billie, right now I'm a little scared to exercise. Before my time got taken up I was doing 1 to 2 hours of exercise a day[everyday], after getting out of the habit and trying to learn to cope with constant pain it just got easier not to. Right now I have a few obligations that require enough physical activity to cause immense pain... If I start my program now I'm affraid that I will not be able to live up to those commitments.

The connective tissue/joint disorder is really acting up, shoulder, hips, knees are not tracking properly, it feels like they pop out of place or dislocate at times. My right shoulder is the worst right now, opening a heavy door is enough to pull it out of place. I have a home painting project to finish before I can have flooring installed... I have some floor prep to do in one room... I need to do the Christmas decorating for the hospital this week and I promised to help a friend with a airbrush project.... So I really need my body to act or pretend to act normal right now, I'm concerned that the extra stress of exercise might throw me out of whack... Or I might be too cautious, but I'll tell ya, my shoulder is killing me just to type right now. I don't know what to do... I feel stuck and lazy but my body can only do so much right now.

[billie]

Kitty, I know what you mean about the pain. I mentioned earlier I'd injured myself exercising. At first, it was just pain, but now, my ankles are swelling up. I guess I'm going to have to go to the doctor. I can't imagine what you go through, with a condition where you have pain almost all the time. I'll lift you up in prayer, my sister, for relief from the pain and healing.

This was the rest of what I ate. It isn't too good. Being on the road, I'm learning, is no good for my health in the nutrition department.

about 32 oz water

1 can coke(my downfall)

1 cup rice dressing

1 cup bbq ribs(I'm paying for that now, it's wreaking havoc on my GI tract as I haven't eaten any fatty foods in a couple days)

1 lifesaver

1 saltine cracker

1 cookie

1 pear

We'll be on the road tommorrow, too. Please pray for me.

[shazza]

Billie,

One day at a time, and don't think of it as a diet but a lifestyle change!!

Last year I lost 20kg (sorry I am an Aussie), measurements are diff here!! I stuck to low fat and low carbs and smaller portion sizes. Instead of serving up on a dinner plate, think of a bread and butter plate. This helped me enormously, and listen to your body, if you are full get int he habit of putting your knife and fork down even if you haven't finished the plate full of food. That is the hardest thing to do when out at a restaurant, as you have paid for the meal and you feel obligated to eat it all.

It is all about breaking habits we have been doing over the years, remember it takes 21 days to break a habit. Once you get past, you will be surprised how strong your resolve will be.

You will slip up, we all do but just get up again and keep on truckin

Keep it up Billie, I know you can do it

[bethshemaiah]

Well Billie don't beat yourself up and I want you to know that this post inspired me too get out and walk which I have been "thinking" about doing for a while, walked a good ways yesterday........... the food journal, that isn't working. I need to get busy writing down what I eat, it really does help. God Bless.

Habits are hard to break and change is a process.............. hang in there, keep inspiring us.

God Bless,

Bethany

[billie]

Thanks for all the encouragemnet, guys. You've no idea how much all your resposes are helping me. Even you guys who just read this but don't post. It helps me enormously also just knowing I'm accountable to you guys.

Last night, I ate a banana before bed, no cookies! I'm finding the less sugar I eat, the more my cravings for it are lessening.

Here was today's menu:

32 oz of water(I know I need more, I'll drink some from now till bedtime)

1 tall nonfat toffeenut mocha from Starbucks

1 cup corn, 1/2 cup roast, 1/2 cup rice

1 Balance bar

1 diet Pepsi

1/4 cup mini pretzels

1&1/2 cup stemed veggies, 1/2 cup noodles, 1/2 cup chunky veggie/smoked sausage spaghetti sauce

1 cup coffee w/2% milk & 1 tbsp sugar

[billie]

Also, I went to church this morning and prayed with this lady about my legs. She said she felt like it was the devil trying to discourage me from getting fit. I'm still going to the doctor tommorrow, but I feel a little better knowing it's just the devil. He's already been defeated anyway, so I'm not afraid of him.

[ray]

Also, I went to church this morning and prayed with this lady about my legs. She said she felt like it was the devil trying to discourage me from getting fit. I'm still going to the doctor tommorrow, but I feel a little better knowing it's just the devil. He's already been defeated anyway, so I'm not afraid of him.

A-men way to kick the devil to the curb and start living victorious! keep on keep'n on. one day at time and may you defeat over the devil bring a healing to your feet and legs to keep walking fit for the Lord.

[Guest HappyKent]

I may check back with you on that, I think that is a great idea - I just started working on the part where I can just be honest with myself about making bad food choices - hey if you care to check it out, this site is a blessing. - DailyVictory.com - I recommend you give this a try, you will love it.

[billie]

Bedtime.

I just ate a pear and drank about 8 oz more water.

Nighty-night, people.

[bethshemaiah]

Good morning, well I am not logging my food but have gotten out and walked three miles for two days in a row. I am feeling alot better too, gives me more energy. Hope your Doctor helps with the legs Billie. Walking is a great mood elevator. God Bless.......... ah need to pay attention to the stuff going in the mouth now.

Bethany