Spreadsheeters, unite! I’m going to start a new thread for this and attach the one I use. A friend made it a long time ago and I’ve used it ever since. You guys can post the ones you use (either as an attachment here on the site, or a Google Drive link) too!

I have totally regressed with the bathroom. I went like three times throughout the night!

But I think that’s my body expelling excess water. My scale is broken or else I’d confirm that (when your body expels excess water, you see a loss on the scale as a result.)

YAYYYYY!

Kudos on what you achieved today!

Exactly! It’s all in how you use it.

And some folks (and it sounds like you’re one of them) use technology appropriately.

I can’t say the same all the time but I’m certainly working on it!

It’s good that you’re able to identify those!

I would say, though, that both of those are more in the realm of symptoms. The origin would be more like what CAUSED you to get off schedule or what CAUSED you to let sugar creep back in. The root cause. But it’s good that you know those barometric signs that things aren’t right and correct them!

I…[Read more]

Question: Were your b12 levels high as well or just b6?

Question: What exactly is the source of your fear about succeeding and then failing? In other words, what’s the worst that will happen if you put forth effort and it doesn’t work out?

I have other thoughts, but I’ll start there. If you wouldn’t mind, be as detailed as you can about what you think will actually happen if you are “successful then…[Read more]

I think this is a work-able list. Because you so dutifully attend support call, I know what you are doing to manage the depression. But questions:

What is your greatest source of stress right now?
What are some things you are doing to find alternate comfort?
Lastly, ideally what kinds of things do you think you’d like to do to ward off…[Read more]

Iiiiiinteresting…

I find the unplug challenge (I’ve led a whole month of unplug for an hour a day type challenges) tend to teach you where technology fits into your life. For most people, it’s ok and fine and nothing to worry about. And then there are some of us (like me) who probably needed an intervention!

Congrats on the no eating before bed!

Yeah I gave up tech for Lent the year before last with the intention of stopping my bad habit of distracted driving. (My daughters are learning how to drive and I REALLY do not want to think about them following my lead!) It’s tough. I listen to NPR though. That usually keeps me sufficiently engaged (or…[Read more]

I’m glad you were less sore and that you pushed through to get stuff done!

Yesterday was a pretty good day, water and food-wise. I didn’t do too much in the way of exercise. Here’s what I ate:

Greek yogurt w/ fruit
Chili w/ Greek yogurt, cheese and jalapenos
A little square of a club sandwich at an office party
A lunchmeat/cheese…[Read more]

I’ll tell you what I do in regards to coffee/caffeine. Take it or leave it, your choice.

When I find my consumption is imbalanced OR my consumption of caffeinated beverages is getting in the way of my water consumption, I put a price on my coffee. (I may have shared this before.) I “pay” for my coffee with water. So maybe one cup of coffee costs…[Read more]

Woot! Would you be willing to share tips or help others who need to figure out how they will take on next week?

No you’re not. Because this week we are going to get you prepared!

You have been doing a GREAT job. It’s not easy to convince yourself to do PT exercises when you’re in pain. But I’ve seen you consistently putting one foot in front of the other (literally and figuratively!) and you are progressing, I promise you are!

What do your doctors say? They have to be pleased with your progress. I’m very proud of you.

I just looked it up. Opinions are mixed about whether gallbladder removal causes weight gain, with some sources even saying it can cause weight loss.

I think it’s probably good to talk to your surgeon, primary care physician or dietician about it. When do you see one of them next?