I'm kind of in negative Nellie mode right now.
One of the things I loved so much about having the band was not having to spend so much time thinking about my weight and what I eat and all that. So I'm kind of down that I'm feeling the anxiety creep back into my mind about my weight. I'm stuck, I've been stuck for months and I'm disappointed.
My weight is fluctuating by two pounds, up and down, up and down. My band is on the tighter side but if I think about it I'm really not being as careful as I need to be with small bites and proper chewing. I can eat solids without a problem, so I think some back-to-basics training is in order.
On a happier note, I've been quite enjoying a recipe Gilly gave me, so I'll share it with all of you:
GILLY'S FANCY SPA WATER
Slice one lemon thinly, then peel 1/2 a cucumber and slice it thinly. Grate 1 tbsp of ginger. Throw all of that in 2 litres of water and let it sit overnight. Then drink it.
Sounds very refreshing. I'm in a bit of a funk too,when you get out of yours, pull me with you!
ReplyDeleteBack to basics is the way to go Kristin! My biggest problem is slowing down my eating....I chew enough but shovel it in. Not good!
ReplyDeleteIt would be so cool to me if drinking this drink pushed you past those stupid 2 lbs!
ReplyDeleteOh, it's like having a spa in your house! Only without the massage and facial.
ReplyDeleteGilly is the recipe goddess right now! Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteI think I have sipped a cup or two of that refreshing bev.
ReplyDeleteIt is ironic that you post this receipe.. BECAUSE I was just going to suggest a 24 flush.. of water/cran-water/hot water with lemon.
I mean get those toxins out of your system.. a mini detox.. I did this when I was on my "stuck" cycle and it was enough to knock my sodium overload out of my system.. a mini drop in the scale was a real motivator, and then I really watched sodium content in food...
it may sound crazy, but it did work for me.. I did a whole post on monitoring sodium.. you would be amazed how much over the RDA in sodium we all tend to go to..
Cheer up sweetie.. I always blame everything on the weather.. so a nice cup of hot tea (with some brandy) can do wonders. hugs
I am going to have to try the Gilly Water. I hope getting back to basics helps you out!
ReplyDeleteI kind of agree with Barbara's advice-- just one day of liquids might knock you back where you need to be.
ReplyDeleteI totally get that feeling of being anxious that you'll be stuck where you are FOR LIFE, but look back at my blog through Oct, November and you'll see I was totally stuck too.
You WILL get past this, it is a matter of time and continuing to keep trying. Don't blame yourself, don't hate yourself, just keep on trying... eventually this WILL Pass and you'll move ahead.
Trust the process!!!
I haven't tried Gilly's wonder water yet but I'm right there with you in the stuck business. Its been a hard road. I finally got off the 2.5 I put on at the holidays, plus an extra .5 but its been such a STRUGGLE. Urgh.
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