I’m in bed and food free for over an hour!

im also way short on fluids, so I will take a half a star

I think I can do no eating better than the water. I’m glad it’s not stacking two seemingly impossible on top of each other. I NEED to remember not to eat, and this will be a good reminder, but not as challenging. The 72 oz still feels daunting.

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I talked to the insurance today (the real bill came). The diagnosis code was “obesity” so it was all denied. I called the doctor to change it to something not-weight-related. And then it is covered.

So then I asked about nutritionist coverage. Nope, only if I’m diabetic. I tried, but high cholesterol doesn’t fly.

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This is more critical for me to do better at than the water. (I’m a good color most of the time, lol). Self-care is a biggie.

Robin, you are my hero!!

Today, so far, I’m at 54 (is anyone sensing a trend? I seem to stop drinking when I leave work. )

I’m still not hitting it, but I’m beginning to see how I’ve slacked off of the 64 oz I was hitting regularly. I’m not even there, regularly, any more. I think today was around 54 again.

Carbonation is not my friend! Caffeine is not my friend!!

But they are wonderful crutches.

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I only got to 50 myself. Too much non-water at lunch. Time to challenge myself to get the water in FIRST.

Day 1 I think I came the closest. Day 2 was about the same. I’m still between 50-60 oz (which is alarming, because I used to be better at 64+).

Day 3, I had a great plan, but ended up at an outdoor festival and saw an amazing show – but without my water.

Today I’m trying again. 5 oz down.

We got this!

@kwarfield – I’m single, no kids, and just turned 44. The hormone flux has kicked in for me, too, in recent years.

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keep us posted. still praying.

good call – add some in each day.  I got 55 yesterday, falling asleep on the couch again. I have a better plan today, with the water sitting next to me!

We’re here. Turn to us instead of the fridge. Take care of you. Sending prayers for the kiddo.

@nikki-massie I should have read this earlier.

But I pulled it off with just the reminder. Thanks.

The positives (besides knowing I’m not alone, thanks) are that I a) did not eat through the stress b) recognized that I wanted to eat my emotions versus was hungry c) recognized when I was over-emoting due to actual hunger and ate a reasonable snack versus candy.

WINNING.

The rest is only a road bump. (road bump? speed bump meets road block, maybe?)

I made it to 54 before I fell asleep last night. More with the caffeine but I don’t count that…

today is a new day!

I am not sure I want to be your Jiminy Cricket… but I’ve had a recent discussion with my sister, as I reminded her of Mom’s birthday, that as the oldest I remember things, and as the youngest, she just doesn’t. She’s awesome in other ways. My oldest niece is also the birthdate rememberer. My sister is hoping her oldest follows the tradition.

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So the week starts today, on a Thursday?