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Oh flip I knew that I had gone through a spell of eating badly when I was waiting for the heart test results and Susie being ill. I thought that I may have stopped some of the damage because I've bought a pedometer and since Christmas have gradually built up my average steps to 5000 a day this week. However in the last week I have also had a large meal out and two take aways😱😱 as you can imagine I've been avoiding the scales🙄 but then realised that I had better check what is going on - The scales showed that I've put on more than half a stone and weigh my heaviest😱 not sure what to do because I'm not in the mood for calorie counting, I'm hopeless at giving up alcohol and 5000 steps a day is probably my limit because of the effect on my CFS. I guess what I can do is weigh myself every day and hope that helps me think before I eat anything. I will start tomorrow morning and will record my weight here
 
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Oh flip I knew that I had gone through a spell of eating badly when I was waiting for the heart test results and Susie being ill. I thought that I may have stopped some of the damage because I've bought a pedometer and since Christmas have gradually built up my average steps to 5000 a day this week. However in the last week I have also had a large meal out and two take aways😱 as you can imagine I've been avoiding the scales:roll eyes: but then realized that I had better check what is going on - The scales showed that I've put on more than half a stone and weigh my heaviest😱 not sure what to do because I'm not in the mood for calorie counting, I'm hopeless at giving up alcohol and 5000 steps a day is probably my limit because of the effect on my CF'S. I guess what I can do is weigh myself every day and hope that helps me think before I eat anything. I will start tomorrow morning and will record my weight here
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Amanda that is a start?....at least you are going to make the effort 🙂

One thing you say you are hopeless at given up the alchol?...so what do you drink?...maybe cut down on your intake or maybe swap it for something else that is not so heavy on the calorie intake? I love eating salads so maybe more of salads and more fish in your diet?....I only say this as it worked for me.

All the best 🙂
 
Thank you Jalapino🙂 I have to confess that I didn't weigh myself this morning because I had takeaway pizza last night....it's not good but I had it because I was stressed because I found out that my mum had fallen and broken her wrist in two places. But that is no excuse and you posting has reminded me that I promised to weigh myself. I will do this in the morning and thank you for suggestions about alcohol and salads. I need to get myself in gear 🙂
 
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Thank you Jalapino I have to confess that I didn't weigh myself this morning because I had takeaway pizza last night....it's not good but I had it because I was stressed because I found out that my mum had fallen and broken her wrist in two places. But that is no excuse and you posting has reminded me that I promised to weigh myself. I will do this in the morning and thank you for suggestions about alcohol and salads. I need to get myself in gear
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Sorry about your mum Amanda :(

Let's face it we all have norty things...I do not care who says they do not but down the line we all do...I guess when things are not going right in life these things happen...we are only human? :D

I remember when I went on the diabetes day course the phrase she said was ( Never give up giving up )...and I try to abide by that...we all slip of the wagon unless your not human 🙄....but the point is knowing that you want to change things and all you can do is try your best!

Lol I try everyday:D
 
Thank you Jalapino🙂 well I weighed myself yesterday and I was 14st 13lbs. Although bad at least I hadn't put on more than half a stone. So I'm going to keep weighing myself and aiming to average 5000 steps a day. Some days, like yesterday, I will do less because of the CFS and some days more - depending on how I feel - today I've done more:D hopefully over the next few weeks I will be able increase the average without suffering from CFS payback.
 
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Thank you Jalapino🙂 well I weighed myself yesterday and I was 14st 13lbs. Although bad at least I hadn't put on more than half a stone. So I'm going to keep weighing myself and aiming to average 5000 steps a day. Some days, like yesterday, I will do less because of the CFS and some days more - depending on how I feel - today I've done more:D hopefully over the next few weeks I will be able increase the average without suffering from CFS payback.
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Good stuff Amanda!! :D
 
Thank you Jalapino:D
 
Hi Jalapino I went to post to thank you about 20 minutes ago but my IPad crashed. Thank you for posting and your support🙂 the bad news is that today had been a bad day for steps because I haven't felt great:( the great news is that ive weighed myself every day and this morning I'd lost a pound:D I keep looking at your posts above and they motivate me, thank you🙂
 
Hi Amanda hows the walking going ? I went on my walking (not running) treadmill today and only managed 10 mins but it was only 8 mins a couple of days ago. I have a pedomiter but I am afraid to put it on as I feel I do so little everyday. I am alo on a diet since husband went back to work but I will struggle when he comes home again. The only way I can diet is to keep no food in the house, I don't think he will go for that :D Anyway good on you and I hope you are feeling good TinTin
 
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Hi Jalapino I went to post to thank you about 20 minutes ago but my IPad crashed. Thank you for posting and your support the bad news is that today had been a bad day for steps because I haven't felt great the great news is that ive weighed myself every day and this morning I'd lost a pound I keep looking at your posts above and they motivate me, thank you🙂
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Amanda that is really really great!!!!.....it is rubbish when you feel not on the ball :(....BUT!!!! what a result....(((claps hands)))

Hope you feel better soon and most of all....KEEP IT UP!!!

You are doing so well...give your self a good pat on the back!! :D

I will check in tomorrow with you....so keep it up!!! :D
 
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Hi Amanda hows the walking going ? I went on my walking (not running) treadmill today and only managed 10 mins but it was only 8 mins a couple of days ago. I have a pedomiter but I am afraid to put it on as I feel I do so little everyday. I am alo on a diet since husband went back to work but I will struggle when he comes home again. The only way I can diet is to keep no food in the house, I don't think he will go for that :D Anyway good on you and I hope you are feeling good TinTin
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10 mins is better than none?....then maybe increase every day? each day makes a huge difference?

You say that you struggle when your hubby comes home?...so tell him your goal and less food in the house or more healthy food in the house to snack on?

End of the day you need support from your partner...and let's face it what's good for you is good for him? 🙂
 
Thank you jalapino, you are right a little exercise is better than none. I was doing great at walking last summer but since I have become iller with CKD this year it is much harder. I am desperately trying to do a little more each day as next tuesday I have a big test with an aneathatist which involves an exrercise bike to assess my breathing. If I am not good enough I won't be able to have a doub;e transplant that takes 8 hours to do. I am scared to death. Regarding my husband he is not very good at not eating in the evening, he snacks constantly and never puts weight on, it is very annoying ! I have lost 5 pounds in 2 weeks, obviousley a lot of it is fluid but I really hope I can continue. Again thank you TinTin
 
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Thank you jalapino, you are right a little exercise is better than none. I was doing great at walking last summer but since I have become iller with CKD this year it is much harder. I am desperately trying to do a little more each day as next tuesday I have a big test with an aneathatist which involves an exrercise bike to assess my breathing. If I am not good enough I won't be able to have a doub;e transplant that takes 8 hours to do. I am scared to death. Regarding my husband he is not very good at not eating in the evening, he snacks constantly and never puts weight on, it is very annoying ! I have lost 5 pounds in 2 weeks, obviousley a lot of it is fluid but I really hope I can continue. Again thank you TinTin
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I really feel for you :(

But keep on trying....you ARE doing very well...chin up and keep it up!!

Looks like I have 2 members to keep my eye on 😉
 
You certainly do and maybe you could have a stern word with my hubby and tell him to stop bringing cakes, sweets,crisps and biscuits into the house 😉
 
Morning Jalapino and Here TinTin thank you very much for your lovely messages. Well done TinTin with the treadmill and your weight loss🙂 I checked the pedometer last night and I'd averaged 5000 steps a day for the last seven days so I was very pleased with that. Susie wasn't very well this morning so I only quickly jumped on the scales and they said 14st 13lb so not great but at least I weighed myself. I did drink quite a lot of wine last night😱 but all I ate during the day was one biscuit and I had Spanish Tortilla for dinner🙂 I'm still lacking in energy today so although I should aim for 5000 steps I will be very pleased if I manage 4000
 
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You certainly do and maybe you could have a stern word with my hubby and tell him to stop bringing cakes, sweets,crisps and biscuits into the house 😉
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You really need to ask him to at least limit the amount of bad diabetic food he brings home....that's not really fair for you?....it would be like you being a smoker trying to give up and your partner smoking in front of your face!!
 
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Morning Jalapino and Here TinTin thank you very much for your lovely messages. Well done TinTin with the treadmill and your weight loss🙂 I checked the pedometer last night and I'd averaged 5000 steps a day for the last seven days so I was very pleased with that. Susie wasn't very well this morning so I only quickly jumped on the scales and they said 14st 13lb so not great but at least I weighed myself. I did drink quite a lot of wine last night😱 but all I ate during the day was one biscuit and I had Spanish Tortilla for dinner I'm still lacking in energy today so although I should aim for 5000 steps I will be very pleased if I manage 4000
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I think you are doing great!! just keep on weighing and get yourself into that routine, even if you think you have over indulged one day at least then it gives you the motivation to try better the next day?

Give Susie a pat on the head from me! :D

Keep it up!! 😉
 
Hi Jalapino and Amanda, thats great about the steps Amanda, well done. I hope you don't mind me butting in on your post but as we are both trying to do the same thing I thought I would just join right on in !! Well I only managed 12 mins today on treadmill and it was in 2 bursts of 5mins and 7mins, not that good but I had done a lot of walking today as well, albeit in a shopping centre ' does that count 🙄 I am going to wear my pedomiter tom, that will be a shocker. I weighed myself this morning and I was 11stone 12 pounds, but 2 weeks ago I was 12stone 4pounds. Five years ago when my kidnets first started to deteriate quickly I weighed 9stone 2pounds 😱, I don't and cannot get back to that because I carry a lot of fluid with kidney problem and the drugs I take have had a hand in this as well, but mostly I am greedy :D It is official now I have publicly announced my weight I have to stick to my diet 😛 TinTin
 
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