Greetings, Wheebles. Just got done catchin' up with Wee Mama's "Plateaus and Pooties" diary (ooh, I love it when she speaks French!) and thought I'd just jump in and post this open thread.
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I'm dealing with the plateau thing myself. I know what to do. And (here is the "true confession" part) what not to do.... Won't you join me below the fold?
Sorry if I got you drooling and rubbing your hands together anticipating my "true confession." It's really not that juicy....
I was convinced I had reached a plateau and had perhaps even gained a bit of weight back. I couldn't see how it could be otherwise because I have not been tracking my food intake and I know that I've been eating and drinking more alcohol. The good news is that I had (supposedly) lost a fraction of a pound, according to my weekly weigh-in, which also (supposedly) tracks muscle and fat percentage. I say supposedly because I'm not convinced that fractions of a pound are significant, nor am I convinced of how well these fancy scales can actually track muscle and fat. They are a good motivator for me, though and I am certain that the good news only came about because I have continued to exercise with a primary focus on strength training.
Regardless of the above good news, the reality is I need to get a handle of my drinking. I went for 2 weeks without any alcohol last fall. Then I did a really good job measuring out 5 oz of red wine. And I drank it in a tall, skinny glass - a trick to make you think you are getting more! Then I decided that 8 oz really was an ok serving and filled the glass nicely....
Well, the rest of the story is an old one. I've just gotten back in my bad old habit - at least a couple of glasses of wine most nights, occasionally preceeded by some Jameison's. (That is a really tasty Irish whiskey, for those of you who aren't familiar....) "Resolve dissolves in alcohol."
When I get buzzed I am more likely not to feel like cooking, and to eat to much. So, I figure by at least admitting to this issue, I will hold myself more accountable. I don't feel like I need to quit drinking but I do know that, as a regular habit it is an obstacle to my goals.
One other thing that I need to change is the poor bedtime habits. I love my laptop, I love the internet, I love dkos, etc. The alcohol makes me doze off, and often, instead of going back to sleep (and I do have an ambien I could take if I wished) I read and doze all night. This happens more nights than not.
So... no earthshaking conclusions here. I know what to do. I want to do it. Perhaps by acknowledging this here, I will hold myself more accountable. That is my hope.
How about ya'll? Wazzup? Wanna take a slot? Awww, c'mon. As you see from the above, it's not hard. And it's fun, cause ya'll are so cool!!! Leave a message below if you want. Don't hid your light under a bushel!!!
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