Could my body's calorie requirements be changing?

Friday, June 18, 2010

Usually I stay pretty much in range with occasional upward spikes. I've been noticing lately that, while this still happens, I'm also having a lot more downward spikes. I'm actually having difficulty getting my minimum calories with greater frequency. At first I thought this was just an aberration. Now I'm starting to wonder.

I'm eating the same foods and it hasn't been really hot, so my water intake is the same. I'm not exercising more, although business has started picking up a little, so I am getting in some extra steps.

  

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ELLFIN3 6/18/2010 5:09PM

I wish I was losing my appetite! I seem lately to be wanting more! I agree the heat, exercise, water and type of foods are probably contributing to this!!! Have a great weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

TEACHEROF4TH 6/18/2010 1:01PM

I agree with the above posts about summer lower appetite issues and also the increased fruit/veggies available in summer that fill you up quicker. My experience has been that when I just can't eat as much as I need (like keeping minimum calories at about 1200) then I don't lose weight. A trainer I used to work with suggested a protein drink. At first I didn't like the idea because I prefer to get my calories from "real food." However, I continued to have difficulty getting enough quality calories into me, so I tried the drink he suggested, and it's good. It's 210 calories in 2 scoops, 1 gram fat, 50 grams protein, 0 carbs. It's easy to make half the shake by using one scoop. It really helped me. The brand is Isopure, but I know there are lots of good products on the market to choose from. Hope this helps! Report Inappropriate Comment

JUNO_GARNET 6/18/2010 11:48AM

I agree with Lumeth, if you are eating more bulk (green leafy veggies, veggies in general, etc.), then that may be part of it. Fiber makes you feel fuller. Also if you are drinking more water. I also start eating lighter when summer comes around each year. Not sure if that could be part of it. Report Inappropriate Comment

LUMETH 6/18/2010 9:26AM

Is it because the types of food you're eating are getting healthier and lower in calories (leading to feeling like you're eating 'more' even though you're not) ... or are you exercising more than before (for some reason, exercise seems to LESSEN my appetite at times)...? Report Inappropriate Comment

Brake Trouble

Monday, June 14, 2010

Over the weekend my brakes started making an awful grinding/rubbing sound/sensation. Not squealing, but awful just the same. I had to rent a car to get to my clients until I could get it into the shop. I'm dropping it off now. I've been hearing, or feeling, something for a few weeks. Wasn't sure at first if there was a problem or if it was just the road surface because it came and went. I was trying to get my credit card paid down so I could have it checked out. I'm praying for something covered by the warranty. Realistically, it's probably not going to be covered, so I'm looking at a couple hundred dollars that I don't have. Sometimes I think cars know when you get money or are about to get money.

CarMax just called. $190 and they'll have it done today! I couldn't eat from being worried about what this would cost. $190 I can do and I can return my rental a day early.

Getting it fixed at a reasonable price was definately a good thing. Of course, I started TOM that afternoon. There's always something.

  

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MADGM66 6/16/2010 12:55PM

Glad the car can be fixed for not too much. It's great to have a stress come off our shoulders. Report Inappropriate Comment

MAMAOFTWINS 6/14/2010 8:22PM

Yeah for carmax.Doing the happy dance for ya. Dont you just love when things work out. Im so thankful my hubby and dad can work on my cars. I drive older cars because I dont want car payments which means more repairs. Sigh. Report Inappropriate Comment

ELLFIN3 6/14/2010 2:26PM

It is always something! I do not think it is meant for us to every pay off credit cards!!! Hope it is nothing major!!!!!!! Have a better week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Hubba Bubba to the Rescue

Friday, June 11, 2010

It's been one of those weeks that make me dread weigh-in tomorrow. As usual, I had my weekly over-indulgance. Can't seem to shake those as much as I try. Most of the week I only went over by a few calories which doesn't generally bother me, but I think I went over just about everyday this week. That can't be good. I'm trying not to go over anymore than I already have today. So, of course, I went to the grocery store. The cats ran out of food and have been complaining all day...loudly. I bypassed the cookie/candy area, resisted the macaroni and cheese. Just barely got past the pizza and burritos. Almost lost it in the ice cream. Oh, the things we do for those we love. I made it to checkout with just a bag of cat food and a pouch of kitty treats. Those crunchy Pounce bites were starting to look good. Naturally, the only checkout open has a lovely display of Air Head candy and Wonka bars. As I'm trying to focus on anything else, I see a pack of Hubba Bubba declaring a new flavor; Sweet & Sassy Cherry. Yum! As I write this half the pack is gone, but at least I'm not wallowing in a pint of Haagen Daz.

Hubba Bubba is okay. Reminds me a little of a Starburst candy. Good flavor, but I actually like Dubble Bubble better. I can get a large bag of assorted fruit flavored Dubble Bubble at Walmart for under $2. I throw a few pieces in my purse and keep the rest in the glove compartment.

  

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RED_RIDING_HOOD 6/13/2010 2:39PM

From all the options you had I do believe you made the better possible choice under the circumstances although I hove some day you will be able to pass all of them. Woo Hooo. Report Inappropriate Comment

ELLFIN3 6/11/2010 3:17PM

Good job passing up all the goodies!! Keep it up!! Have a GREAT SPARKED WEEKEND!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MADGM66 6/11/2010 9:54AM

Think of all the calories burned by chewing and chewing and chewing! Of all the choices you did good. I can relate to the cats screaming for food. Yesterday I moved my cats food dish off the deep freeze so I could get in there. Of course I forgot to move it back and of course it took several hours of a very vocal kitty insisting that I understand before I actually did understand. Wow! Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISES2 6/11/2010 6:09AM

you did well to bypass everything and just come away with one packet of bubba bubba Report Inappropriate Comment

UZIMAA 6/11/2010 3:21AM

Awesome! You connected with your inner tactician and made a strategic maneuver away from the chocolate. Good on ya! Report Inappropriate Comment

Sparkpeople & The Petsitter

Monday, June 07, 2010

I spent most of the last 2 days at a friends house while she and her husband went to a motorcycle rally. They both work hard and don't get away very often, so they were really looking forward to this event.
As much as she was looking forward to getting away, Donna was equally nervous about leaving her animals. Her 3 cats, Lily, Sarah and Momma Cat, are up there in years, but still in good health. Donna also has 2 Bullmastiffs, Bruno and Olivia, and it's leaving Bruno that has had Donna stressed most. He's only 2, but has had 4 surgeries in the last year. The last 2 were emergencies for bloat which can kill if they don't get to a vet quickly enough. Luckily, as a professional petsitter, I have dealt with emergencies before.
I told Donna to take a deep breath and enjoy the weekend. I have both their phone numbers and know my way to the ER vet if necessary.
I stayed at their house to moniter everything better and was told to help myself to whatever I wanted. Since my friend is vegetarian and drinks diet drinks (which I won't touch), I figured temptation should be minimal. Didn't really think there would be anything in the house I would be inclined to eat. Forgot about her husbands taste in snacks. I open the pantry to get a can of food for the dogs and find myself face to face with bags of chips and packages of chocolate chip cookies. There was a time when they would have returned to find empty shelves. I'm very pleased with myself though. I only ate 3 cookies the entire time I was there. I'm feeling really good. I've been staying in my calorie range and my pants waistband is hanging on my hips. I hope, make that I expect to make, or break, my goal of reaching 230 by the end of the month.

  

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RED_RIDING_HOOD 6/8/2010 3:16PM

Good for you for staying away from all the snacks and congratulations on your pants getting looser by the minute. Keep it up. Woo Hoooo Report Inappropriate Comment

COACHMEG 6/8/2010 12:37PM

Well done! Report Inappropriate Comment

MADGM66 6/8/2010 10:41AM

I love hearing stuff like this! Real world temptations and a strong mindset with your priorities in perspective. That's Report Inappropriate Comment

BONSAIAMAZONE 6/7/2010 2:27PM

WAY TO GO ! Portion control is the key and you are mastering it! It is so hard to stop at just 3 cookies, especially if none is watching but the cats. Give yourself a pat on the back! Report Inappropriate Comment

ELLFIN3 6/7/2010 12:33PM

WooHoo! Great dealing with temptation!!! Keep up the good work and you will definitely reach that goal! Have great week!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JEANUT 6/7/2010 6:27AM

Way to go passing up that temptation. Jeanut Report Inappropriate Comment

June Weigh-In

Friday, June 04, 2010

Tomorrow is the first weigh-in of the month. The moment of truth. Did I lose or regain a pound? Of course, you know what this means? My brother absolutely had to make a batch of chocolate chip cookies. I'm staying strong though. No cookies until tomorrow. Hmmm...tomorrow is in 29 minutes.

6/4/10. I usually have a midnight snack anyway. I budget my daily calories to allow for it. By the time I get mother cleaned up for the night I've worked up a little hunger. A light snack keeps me from going totally overboard and wrecking a good day. I finished yesterday with 195 calories to spare. My after-midnight snack was 177 calories. So I could have actually had the cookies yesterday, but I chose not to.
I ended last month at 234.4. My weigh-in today was...drum roll...234.0 for a loss of .4. Okay, not huge, but going in the right direction. It also brings me to a total of 8# down from my all time high weight. Yay!

  

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ALIMESSA 6/8/2010 5:07PM

Way to go...keep up the great work! YOU CAN DO IT! As always, Stay Strong! Report Inappropriate Comment

RED_RIDING_HOOD 6/4/2010 9:30PM

Good for you a loss is a loss thus celebrate it. Woo HOooooooo Report Inappropriate Comment

ELLFIN3 6/4/2010 4:24PM

WooHoo for you a loss is a big deal no matter how much it is!! Have a Great Sparked Weekend!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LUMETH 6/4/2010 11:41AM

OMG, chocolate chip cookies are a temptation I simply can't have in my house! If they're there, I'll eat them. I hope you're stronger than I am! Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISES2 6/4/2010 11:28AM

did you stay strong? i'm sure you did Report Inappropriate Comment