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Howdy! I hope everyone had a great weekend. It rained and rained here all weekend, so we didn't do much. I did celebrate my 16th anniversary on Friday. With that, of course, came some food I probably should have skipped. Enchiladas, chips, and salsa. But it was an occasion, right?
Food wise, I have really behaved. I eat oatmeal for breakfast every morning. I have a Slimfast Optima for lunch. I eat my healthy trail mix that I made (I'm going to post it on Recipes later). For a snack at night, to keep my blood sugar level, I eat a piece of cheese and count out 15 Triscuit crackers, which is one serving.
You think I would have dropped at least a toddler. But no, I lost 4 pounds last week, but now that I'm PMSing, I've gained some back in water weight.
And speaking of water, I haven't been good. I started again today making sure to drink it instead of diet soda.
Now, because of that PMS, (actually I have PMDD, which is a severe form of PMS) exercise? I have been completely ignoring it. I preached last week that exercise will help with depression. Guess I should take my own advice? I get really depressed some months. I also have anxiety attacks sometimes. This month, yup, it's a little bad. I have to take deep breaths throughout the day to keep those attacks at bay. It's like a knot in the middle of my chest. It's all hormonal, I can feel it. It's like flipping a switch.
Thankfully, my period should start any day. Should. Though you never quite know exactly when. I was due two days ago. I should be back to my old self a few days into it.
Then I will be gung-ho and back to exercising. But right now, I'm just trying not to lose control.
Monday, September 29, 2008
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Ugh! I know what you mean. I stepped on the scale this morning and had actually gained almost 3 lbs, even though I exercised last week and ate, kind of sort of, better. Methinks tis PMS. Mehopes at least. I'm a few days late and God help me I do not want to be pregnant!
The only good thing about PMS water-weight is that it leaves as fast as it comes...when it's gone, you might find you have continued losing while bloated, and that's a lovely surprise.
I, too, get panic attacks, mostly around my hormonal cycle. Medication has helped a lot, but I sometimes wonder if it has contributed to my weight gain. What a vicious cycle!
If it helps, I know what you're going through, at least to some extent.
It sounds like you have done a really great job, so keep it up! I haven't stepped on a scale in a week and I don't want too, If I had lost 4 pounds in a week I would be so excited. Aunt Flo is visiting now and I hadn't seen her since June 8th, I was hoping she'll take a toddler when she leaves!! lol
Exercise can put off a period especially when you first start working out.
Hey Schmitty! Working out ahead of the storm actually helped me a lot. Not just during the ugly part but all the way through. I was not nearly as angry as I usually get - and I can ripp someone several new ones over nothing. Get your behind in gear sister!! It'll help!
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