A strict 1200 for the lethargic and grumpy

[Feathers]

Monday check-in:
Weight - 18s 11lb
Fasting sugars - 8.5

Had a good week, but a bad weekend (well, a fun weekend, but a bad one for my weight and blood sugars!) Predictably, my weight is up and my fasting sugars are showing the results of last night's carbs.

 

[Weekender]

Tubthumping https://g.co/kgs/XVmuPj
A blast of Chumbawamba will set you up for getting back up again

 

[Weekender]

I'm on holiday for a few days. Fish fingers and half a chicken curry (+ 3 shakes) yesterday- but I didn't pack the scales. Damage report when I get home on Thursday

 

[Weekender]

Obviously, not at the same time.

 

[Feathers]

Was gonna say, bold food mix there!

 

[Feathers]

I hate having to come back here and post this, but I also don't like how the internet tends to only see success stories, plus this is probably good accountability. So:

Fasting sugars - 8.8
Weight - 19st 5lb

I comfort ate a LOT this week. It was a miserable week. And now I've undone the progress I made. So that sucks.

Going to aim for 1200 today, and see how I get on.

 

[grovesy]

I hate having to come back here and post this, but I also don't like how the internet tends to only see success stories, plus this is probably good accountability. So:

Fasting sugars - 8.8
Weight - 19st 5lb

I comfort ate a LOT this week. It was a miserable week. And now I've undone the progress I made. So that sucks.

Going to aim for 1200 today, and see how I get on.

I comfort eat to at times, and after been Diabetic for years, I aim to be more on the wagon than off.

 

[Weekender]

I think you're right to share the set backs / reality of the challenge.
I find the metaphor of conscious rider and the unconscious elephant helpful. Video In fact I said to Mrs W last night - "the elephant is in control" - as I demolished a packet of ham at 9:30 pm.
If external factors are causing stress / unhappiness perhaps the path isn't clear enough at the moment to allow you to lead the elephant

 

[Feathers]

That's a brilliant metaphor, thank you!

 

[Nayshiftin]

I hate having to come back here and post this, but I also don't like how the internet tends to only see success stories, plus this is probably good accountability. So:

Fasting sugars - 8.8
Weight - 19st 5lb

I comfort ate a LOT this week. It was a miserable week. And now I've undone the progress I made. So that sucks.

Going to aim for 1200 today, and see how I get on.

Thank you I started of high and am lower now but you are amazing to be so honest. Well done you. I was 18 10 to start I am 16 4 now . Blood sugars were HbA1c 76 blood sugars 16.5 but not fasting and having 2nd on Friday so I'll let you know my blood sugar results next week. I am struggling between 1200 and trying to be low carb too. I adore carbs so much, Out to lunch today so no doubt 17 stone lol hope not tomorrow. I'll try be good.