2 loads of laundry..elevator being rebuilt. have to walk from the 4th floor, outside , around the building to access the laundry room. back up a hill and 4 flights back up.same for the garage. elevator will be out for 5 more weeks. definitely helping....
Tried a couple teaspoons of Chia seeds in my dark-chocolate sugar-free "Jell-0" today for lunch dessert. I have Chia seeds and Flaxseeds.
I appreciate the concern, Charlie. The weight loss was directed by my doctor as the result of some knee issues that my weight was making worse, so shedding the pounds sooner rather than later is important to me. Am I maybe going a bit overboard? Ummm... if I had a dollar for every time somebody asked me that I’d be retired by now. I’ll be checking in for regular accountability, though.
Flaxseeds-Bob's Red Mill(organic, ground) Chia Seeds-too early to "recommend" the kind I just bought, as I never had them before, but I have Aurora Natural (organic).
The wife and i did flaxseeds for a while. We bought bulk at the grocery stores. To be beneficial, they need to be ground. So, we used a small coffee grinder, and ground everything, then keep it in a sealed container in the refrigerator. They can last months this way. We add it in our yogurt, and cereal. It adds a very nice nutty flavor.
1, 3, 4 and 5.....not sure about all that. The window of time for consumption plays a huge role in the metabolic process.
4 miles today. Hiked to Jones Gap Falls in Jones Gap state park. This is the report from my fitbit doodad. Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk
Here’s a snipet of what we know from some of the most advanced metabolic studies on the planet. It may surprise you: https://www.vox.com/2018/9/4/17486110/metabolism-diet-fast-weight-loss
When is the best time to weigh yourself? I've heard first thing in the morning when you wake up, before showering and breakfast and coffee. Is that right? I was weighed today as part of an annual health screening. I had on my clothes and shoes and wallet and keys, etc. They acknowledged that and took off 5 pounds from the reading, but that weight was about 4 pounds higher than my last weight which was a week or 10 days ago. Stick with the same scale in the same location at a consistent time seems common sense to me.
Your weight can vary due to a bunch of factors, but much of it is retained water. Since a gallon of water weighs more than 8 pounds, drinking a couple tall glasses of water can make your weight vary by a couple of pounds. Your body sheds excess water through perspiration at night. If you empty your bladder in the morning when you get up, and then weigh yourself, you’ll get the most consistent results. FYI, just for kicks, I weigh myself in the evening too and the results fluctuate from .5 to 2.5 lbs more than my morning weight, which doesn’t fluctuate much at all.
Makes sense. I had just eaten breakfast and had water before going to my screening, so that explains the different reading.
I weigh myself in the morning after going to the bathroom and before stepping into the shower. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Some of you may remember that I ended up in the ICU with diabetic ketoacidosis a couple of months ago. The Keto diet may be fine for many, but I don't recommend it it for those with type 2 diabetes. Now that I'm recovered and have my system back in sync, I've decided to follow a more balanced method. I've started using Weight Watchers as the points system is easy for me to follow and track on my phone, and I've had success with them in the past. The key will be being diligent in keeping it off this time. For the record I'll be 53 next month, I'm 6 feet tall and weighed 315 lbs on Wednesday morning. ( 10/3 ) Also, I did discuss this with my Dr. this time and he gave the thumbs up. Wish me well, guys. I want to lose the weight not only for the obvious health benefits, but also perhaps put off or even eliminate the impending hip replacement in my future.
