But before we get to the weight reveal for this week, I'm actually highly concerned about what is coming. I am going on vacation this Saturday and Sunday. I had planned to bring my MediFast meal replacements and eat on plan throughout the weekend.... And then my dad announced he was going to bring his potatoe salad (my most favorite meal of his)... And then Dean found out there is their is that irresistible pineapple dole whip at Sea World... Just thinking about all these temptations and once-in-a -blue -moon -opportunities to indulge myself, is giving me severe anxiety. Can I/ Should I stay on plan? Or should I jump ship for the weekend, and eat travel foods? I told Dean that I was going to jump ship for the weekend and he gave me a huge high five and said Good! (He is known as the sabatoger, after all) But then I got to thinking about it.... I want to hit my goal of turning into the mini me much sooner then later.... I am so close to crossing the finishing line, that I kind of feel like I would almost be shooting myself in the gut with a fatso if I were to cheat this close to the end. But then I started thinking.... I'm so close to the end, I deserve to indulge, it's been a long road, should their not be a yummy reward somewhere? Then I thought... can my body sustain adventures at an amusement park only on 900ish calories for the whole day? Then I thought, how can I ask my client's to do something I am not willing to do (stay on plan during a vacation)... My thoughts obviously have become quite loud these days!
An argument that one could present about this is that, why don't I just book the vacation once I am done with my transformation? This would be a wise idea, but not possible. My dad is able to locate free tickets for Sea World this weekend (which is my number one favorite place!) due to it being free tickets, my favorite place, and being able to see my family (whom I haven't scene since the holidays).... WE ARE GOING!!!
Let's discuss the details about eating on plan.... Sea World has a NO outside food policy.... I really don't want to walk out of the park every 2.5 hours to eat.... I really don't! (the main reason for this to be revealed at the end of this blog), but it would be a waste of time anyway.
I am not sure if Sea World conducts bag searches for food or not.... but the same problem will present itself on Sunday when we go to a Dodgers game. Is food sneak-able? I don't know.
People on the support FB site for medifast said that yes sea world does conduct bag searches, but they were easily able to sneak the bars in under bottles of water (water is permitted to sneak in)... and for the dodgers game... they suggested wearing an oversized bra and sneaking food in that way... which is not something I am willing to do....
So, I have been thinking a lot about the person I have become....
I have become that person who wants to eat the summer fruits so very badly, and am often offered them, but I say no, I am not eating those items currently.
I have become that person who takes vegetable trays to 6 year old birthday parties (TRUE STORY!)
And I have become that person who asks the poor McDonald's workers what is the difference between their salads, too which they had no idea..... You might be wondering why I was at McD's in the first place.... long story short is I was to see clients on the west part of town from 8-12, and then 5:30-7:30, since we are now bus commuters (all of ours no longer function), it was not plausible to come all the way home (an hour and a half bus ride) to go all the way back to West Vegas..... I didn't have time to have my lean and green meal this morning (I caught the 5am bus), so I needed to have one out, and I knew that McD's salads are approved.... but more so than just ordering a Salad, I based my decision on which salad to purchase, based on which one had fewer calories!
But, during my adventures at McD's this evening, I became that person who spat out a sliver of carrot because it wasn't on plan. Yes, I'm JUST that weird! But that's okay by me!
Okay, so.... I went to Urgent Care yesterday (yes, Heaven forbid I break the Sabbath and seek medical attention on a Sunday).... But I went because I have had excruciating pain (to the point where I can't walk) on my left leg and foot.... The doctor said I have tendonitis (this is the real reason I really don't want to walk in and out of Sea World)... It should take 6-8 Weeks to heal.... but he also asked if I recently gained weight! (THE BIG DONKEY-MONKEY FACE!!!) I informed the monkey that I have indeed lost 85 pounds recently.... His response was that my tendons in my leg, are worn out from being obese!
This made me feel defeated... like I am still being punished for being fat... isn't losing weight supposed to increase your health, and decrease chances of major problems?!?
Well anyway, here is my weight reveal for this week.... Yesterday the scale at Urgent care revealed the numbers 159...that would be just 9 pounds away from sliding into the Healthy Category... That's basically the weight of my freaken swollen calf! I'm going to be honest, I was shocked to see those numbers.... My mini goal was to be in the 150's by my birthday! However, if I am going to keep this blog honest, my scale revealed the numbers 161...Now, I have two theories for this discrepancy 1. my leg was actually more swollen this morning then it was at the doctors yesterday 2... Only people who have done medifast will understand this, but sometimes there is complications with your digestive system working properly, yes that's all the details you're going to get.... ... so, I don't know which Scale to believe.... I think I will just sneak in another check with Mr. Scale when it's my birthday, just to see if I hit my mini goal or not.
Let's discuss the details about eating on plan.... Sea World has a NO outside food policy.... I really don't want to walk out of the park every 2.5 hours to eat.... I really don't! (the main reason for this to be revealed at the end of this blog), but it would be a waste of time anyway.
I am not sure if Sea World conducts bag searches for food or not.... but the same problem will present itself on Sunday when we go to a Dodgers game. Is food sneak-able? I don't know.
People on the support FB site for medifast said that yes sea world does conduct bag searches, but they were easily able to sneak the bars in under bottles of water (water is permitted to sneak in)... and for the dodgers game... they suggested wearing an oversized bra and sneaking food in that way... which is not something I am willing to do....
So, I have been thinking a lot about the person I have become....
I have become that person who wants to eat the summer fruits so very badly, and am often offered them, but I say no, I am not eating those items currently.
I have become that person who takes vegetable trays to 6 year old birthday parties (TRUE STORY!)
And I have become that person who asks the poor McDonald's workers what is the difference between their salads, too which they had no idea..... You might be wondering why I was at McD's in the first place.... long story short is I was to see clients on the west part of town from 8-12, and then 5:30-7:30, since we are now bus commuters (all of ours no longer function), it was not plausible to come all the way home (an hour and a half bus ride) to go all the way back to West Vegas..... I didn't have time to have my lean and green meal this morning (I caught the 5am bus), so I needed to have one out, and I knew that McD's salads are approved.... but more so than just ordering a Salad, I based my decision on which salad to purchase, based on which one had fewer calories!
But, during my adventures at McD's this evening, I became that person who spat out a sliver of carrot because it wasn't on plan. Yes, I'm JUST that weird! But that's okay by me!
Okay, so.... I went to Urgent Care yesterday (yes, Heaven forbid I break the Sabbath and seek medical attention on a Sunday).... But I went because I have had excruciating pain (to the point where I can't walk) on my left leg and foot.... The doctor said I have tendonitis (this is the real reason I really don't want to walk in and out of Sea World)... It should take 6-8 Weeks to heal.... but he also asked if I recently gained weight! (THE BIG DONKEY-MONKEY FACE!!!) I informed the monkey that I have indeed lost 85 pounds recently.... His response was that my tendons in my leg, are worn out from being obese!
This made me feel defeated... like I am still being punished for being fat... isn't losing weight supposed to increase your health, and decrease chances of major problems?!?
Well anyway, here is my weight reveal for this week.... Yesterday the scale at Urgent care revealed the numbers 159...that would be just 9 pounds away from sliding into the Healthy Category... That's basically the weight of my freaken swollen calf! I'm going to be honest, I was shocked to see those numbers.... My mini goal was to be in the 150's by my birthday! However, if I am going to keep this blog honest, my scale revealed the numbers 161...Now, I have two theories for this discrepancy 1. my leg was actually more swollen this morning then it was at the doctors yesterday 2... Only people who have done medifast will understand this, but sometimes there is complications with your digestive system working properly, yes that's all the details you're going to get.... ... so, I don't know which Scale to believe.... I think I will just sneak in another check with Mr. Scale when it's my birthday, just to see if I hit my mini goal or not.
1) No you cannot and should not eat only 900 calories while walking around at sea world all day. We've talked about exercise before and you said that you are only supposed to get 20 minutes of exercise and walking counts. I would not say to go off plan entirely... but I would definitely say you will need to eat more especially while you are at a theme park walking around for most of the day.
ReplyDeleteMy suggestion would be to make healthy choices during your vacation. Instead of piling on the potato salad, have a reasonable 1/2 cup portion. Once you are off your diet plan entirely, you will have to be able to make good choices with appropriate serving sizes. So, take your vacation as an opportunity to exercise self control in a way where you are eating normal foods in a good way. The drive there and back can always be on plan since you won't be doing any extra exercise. Way to go for making a healthy choice at McDonalds! It is hard, but being able to make healthy fast food choices is a good habit to be in.
2) Tendonitis - get a wrap for your ankle. You have lost a lot of weight in the last year and your body is getting used to being back in place where it is supposed to be. Think about it like this... if you take a rubber band and stretch it out for a long time it becomes stretched out. But if you release the rubber band, it takes time to go back to its original size (but it will). This is what your tendons are doing... going back into place. Wearing a wrap will help encourage them to be in the right place and help you heal faster.
Dr office/medical center scales are calibrated on a regular basis and are more accurate than home scales. But since you have been using your home scale all along, it is best to stick with the measurements you've been using. Also, make sure to drink extra water with your calf being swollen, which somehow reduces swelling (no sense, but it does).