2ManyCurves's Journal, 19 Jan 14

Weight is down further. It isn't Monday though so I'm sticking to my plan to only log weight on Monday. That plan was really created so that I wouldn't obsess over the scale daily but I still find myself jumping on the scale on non-weigh in mornings from time to time.

I had a fantastic day yesterday. I got into a pair of jeans that I hadn't been able to wear for years. Then, I reached into the jean pocket to find six bucks! Wahoo! Serendipity! I used the entire six bucks to buy a powerball ticket. Let's see if the luck held out!

I took the kids shopping yesterday and out to lunch at Outback. Started my IF 24 hour day as of shortly after lunch yesterday as I skipped dinner entirely. I'm still within my IF 24 hours currently and I'm not feeling overwhelmingly hungry yet but I am looking forward to eating a little earlier than dinner time.

Hair Problems. I've been noticing a lot of hair loss in the last month. I feel silly even complaining about it at this point as it isn't like I'm going bald (yet). With my Italian heritage I could still give Cousin It a run for his money. But, I am leaving hair everywhere. I could never commit a murder because my hair would shed at the scene leaving my DNA everywhere. In any event, yesterday I freaked out my kids. I was trying on some boots (I never can get boots to fit over my calf even with all the weight loss) and when I stood up from the chair where I was trying on yet another pair of boots that were not going to fit, I left behind a huge lock of hair. Not a couple strands. More akin to a clip in hair weave. It is releasing from the root as it still appears to have a bulb on it rather than just normal breakage. The texture of my hair looks fine...still shiney, etc. but it just comes out in handfuls these days. I haven't changed shampoos/conditioner/products/brushes or anything else. I feel like I am eating plenty of healthy fats. I do use aragon oil in my hair just to keep it orderly, but I started using it long before I started losing weight. I do not feel that I am taking in enough protein. So I am going to try to find some creative ways to take in more protein without resorting to shakes that are full of carbs. I will add this to my diet and see if there is any change in the next thirty (30) days. If not, I am going to go back to a doctor to get my thyroid levels checked. I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and pcos. But, I had kind of hoped I dieted myself right on out of both conditions by now. I don't really want to explain to a doctor that I self-discontinued Synthroid because of my innate feeling that doctors and big pharmaceuticals are in bed together...and then have to concede that maybe I was wrong and I actually need Synthroid even after losing 60+ pounds. I need to make a decision I guess: Go bald or admit I may be wrong. Right now, my pride tells me to find a new way to choke down some extra protein. This is obviously putting a big hold on going vegetarian as I know that cutting out meat is going to make it even more difficult to get in enough protein---unless I do shakes. I get that there are a few shakes out there that are fairly low in net carbs. I may give them a try, but I would much rather get protein from a natural source like chicken breast or Lobster (Oh, wait...I forgot that I didn't marry into wealth)...I mean, canned tuna.

Covered 5 miles last night. It was nice and easy most of the run. At one point my pace was a 12:30 mile which isn't terribly fast, but it was a personal record for that particular mile that includes two pretty large hills. I did run/walk intervals that consisted last night of running a mile or so straight through and then walking a quarter mile between starting my next interval. I feel that it is really increasing my pace time and so far I am injury free even when I have ran consecutive days. Triathlon training has taken a backseat though. I really prefer running (even in 20 degree weather) over sitting on a stationary bike and pedaling for an hour. I think I have only biked maybe once this week. There is a sprint triathlon in September that I intend on competing in, but I need to get in some swim lessons to help me with proper form before hand. There are no indoor pools within a 45 minute drive of me so I may take a couple lessons on a weekend when I have time to make the drive and then I guess I will start practicing the swim portion in the lake starting in June. I honestly feel that the most intimidating part is the bicycle. I still need to purchase a road bike. I'm not putting out big bucks for a triathlon bike for my first race because I want to ensure it is something I enjoy before I invest in it. I also forgot to do my boot camp strength training and my second S7 exercises for this past week. Guess that is what I will do today to get back on track.

Ok, that's the plan. Enjoy the rest of your weekend FS!

2MC

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950 kcal

Fat: 46.55g | Prot: 106.08g | Carbs: 25.59g.   Lunch: Treasure Cave Reduced Fat Crumbled Blue Cheese, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, Tyson Foods Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts. Dinner: Mustard, Egg, StarKist Foods Chunk Light Tuna in Water. Snacks/Other: Tootsie Roll Tootsie Roll (Midgees), Shine Apple Pie Moonshine, Almonds, Castle Wood Reserve Baby Swiss Cheese (21g), Castle Wood Reserve Smoked Ham. more...

2066 kcal

Exercise: Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 30 minutes, Sleeping - 23 hours and 30 minutes. more...