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| May 2011 vs Jan 2018 |
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| May 2011 vs Jan 2018 |
Starting weight 187.4 lbs
Goal Range 113-125 lbs
2017 best Goal Weight Range 113 to 116
Current Weight 116.8 lbs
Keeping off 70.6 lbs
Time in maintenance 5 years, 11 months
Age 51
Menopause 4+years
Height 5'1"
BMI 22.1
BMI ave December 22.0
BMI ave November 21.9
What's working:
1. Health: Another short check in for me.
I've got a mild cold, not bad in comparison to some of the flu that is so devastating. That's the nice thing I've found since getting my hs-CRP super low, that colds are mild and come and go. I don't take any cold medication other than a Zicam (zinc) that is probably more placebo than anything.
It's nice to roll up my sick days and use them for vacation. Removing dairy was key in mostly eliminating my sinus infections that seemed to be 3X per year before.
2. Podcasts: I recorded a podcast with Keto Woman Podcast- Daisy Brackenhall. That podcast will release around Friday, January 19th, 2018. I'll post a blog entry with a link.
I've been listening to a lot of new podcasts, too. The Obesity Code Podcast, The Boundless Health Podcast, STEM Talk, Happier in Hollywood, The Happier Podcast, JAMA Podcasts, select Joe Rogan, The Primal Blueprint Podcast, select Tim Ferriss Show.... and don't hate... Welcome to RealiTV. (sigh- LOL, I've got to balance out the JAMA stuff.
I'm really digging STEM talk... many of my favorite low carb, science people. :)
Feb 3, 2018 will mark 6 years in weight maintenance. It's kind of exciting.
3. Weight: Still holding steady. I've noticed that even with a couple of higher pounds, in the 117's, my body fat is the same or less than in my lower weights. So, I'm feeling good, but watching very, very closely. I may need to go through more cycles of fasting and cutting my intake total a few more days a week.
What didn't work in the past
1. Eating whatever and not noticing that what I ate impacted the frequency and severity of even common illnesses. My sinus infections and headaches were so painful. I don't miss them.
2. Lack of access to a variety of resources. WW magazine, Richard Simmons were okay, but I needed more.
3. Weight, I didn't weigh frequently enough to take action. I didn't want to take action. Who wants to give up their addictive substance? I thought I would die without Skinny Cow ice cream and Jelly Belly Jelly Beans. Turns out I was dying WITH them. Funny now, sad then.
GRAPHS: Because, data.
Thanks for sharing the podcasts, Karen. I look forward to checking them out, especially STEM Talk. Kudos to you for six years of maintenance! Way to go. I continue to learn from you to this day.
ReplyDeleteI am experimenting with skipping dinner rather than breakfast via IF because I know you have had success with that so I appreciate your sharing about that. I also finally (!) dropped all dairy last week. I realized that my food could be good and tasty without cheese; besides, I tend to overdo cheese and other dairy products.
I went to the doctor today and my weight was the same as it was several months ago (I'm just softer from not exercising), but my blood pressure was higher. I continue to get frustrated with doctors/nurses who are not educated about the reasons for high blood pressure. I told the nurse I was stressed and had not exercised, which raises my blood pressure. She proceeded to ask me about salt and caffeine--I know those items do NOT affect my blood pressure. I basically disregarded what she told me. It's very frustrating. Okay... rant over!
HI Ali. I thought no you’ll like stem talk.
ReplyDeleteYes!! Once you own and monitor your own data the blanket advice gets old real fast.
Best wishes with your next steps.