My Line In The Sand

[mistysj 1,939]

Ugh. Missed on the Fluid intake yesterday. I got 7 cups, and that counts coffee and two drinks. So that's my goal again today. 64 oz. of fluids. Off for a walk. Lynda

Oh man just one cup off. If that happens again can you just chug another cup of Water before bed?

[lsereno 2,525]

Honestly, I just couldn't squeeze in more. It's a result of bad planning. If I don't get enough in earlier in the day, it's too hard to play catch-up. Today, I've got three cups under my belt and planning on getting another in before I eat lunch. I haven't been paying much attention to fluids and didn't realize how little I was getting in. Thanks to a post from LV about not getting enough and my focus on the 12 days of Christmas to get back on track, I realize just how far off the path I was on suggested Fluid intake.

Lynda

[No game 14,436]

Yes Lynda Fluid intake when I'm failing off the rails that's the first thing that goes to the wayside.

I bet if we try and keep up with that (fluid intake) all else falls inline much easier..

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Because the next few weeks are going to be a super test for me I've been slamming the liquids like crazy. I'm a die hard baker so it's even tougher right now

Drink drink drink... Pee pee pee

[7 Bites_Jen 479]

You can do it!

[feedyoureye 3,087]

I take a bath almost every morning and take a giant glass (4 cups) of Water with me, and make myself drink it all before I get out of the Water, I even sometimes fill it up again... If I don't do this, its pretty hard for me to get in enough water.

[Georgia 2,908]

Sounds like you've taken the proverbial "bull by the horns", Lynda! This time of the year it's very easy to "slip" some. I was iced in at my house for three days last week and let me tell you, it was NOT pretty! LOL Back on track now - and still in low bounce range but want to lose that last pound before Christmas so I'm there with you, Girlfriend! Hold that line!!

[lsereno 2,525]

Yes Georgia, great christmas present to ourselves: goal weight! Posting here really helps me think things through and stay on track.

Lynda

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

HiJackAlert, HiJackAlert

Georgia, is that you????

great new pic, luv it

you and i are the same age, but you look terrrrrric/much younger fellow grammy

ok, back to our regularly scheduled program

Linda

good for you on pulling yourself up by the bootstraps - sounds like you got a great plan with eating, drinking, not depriving yourself - not eating in the evening

sounds like you have it all figured out

as others mentioned, we're gonna be "tested" these next few weeks

i know you are gonna be a winner, come through with flying colors

btw - your lotion smells great, your lip gloss looks terrific, and you my friend are one of a kind, the best kind that is

good luck

kathy

Edited December 12, 2013 by proudgrammy

[lsereno 2,525]

Thanks Kathy. And yes Georgia, I love the new pic too! BTW, I am a granny of six: 19 to 11. We start early in my family :-)

I've got the Water in, no sweets, and I'm about to go to bed because I would really, really a snack right now, but I would love being at goal on Christmas more. So I'm gonna have a cup of gingerbread tea and call it a night. Grateful for this group for the strength and goodwill to stick to my 12 days of Christmas.

Getting one grandson Friday-Sunday and my only granddaughter is coming to bake next Wednesday-Thursday. So no Snacks now and I will have a little treat with them then.

Lynda

[Georgia 2,908]

Thanks Kathy. And yes Georgia, I love the new pic too! BTW, I am a granny of six: 19 to 11. We start early in my family :-) I've got the Water in, no sweets, and I'm about to go to bed because I would really, really a snack right now, but I would love being at goal on Christmas more. So I'm gonna have a cup of gingerbread tea and call it a night. Grateful for this group for the strength and goodwill to stick to my 12 days of Christmas. Getting one grandson Friday-Sunday and my only granddaughter is coming to bake next Wednesday-Thursday. So no Snacks now and I will have a little treat with them then. Lynda

JEALOUS! Six! I have 3 girls 3, 8 and 11. Joy undiluted!

Good work on fluids. I don't have problems with liquid but Protein another story. I don't know whether to worry or not since I seem to be in good health my bloodwork is always good and I think I get enough for my age but.

Like you,Linda, I like goal! Intend to stay there this time. Soldier on, Friend!

[Georgia 2,908]

HiJackAlert, HiJackAlert Georgia, is that you???? great new pic, luv it you and i are the same age, but you look terrrrrric/much younger fellow grammy ok, back to our regularly scheduled program Linda good for you on pulling yourself up by the bootstraps - sounds like you got a great plan with eating, drinking, not depriving yourself - not eating in the evening sounds like you have it all figured out as others mentioned, we're gonna be "tested" these next few weeks i know you are gonna be a winner, come through with flying colors btw - your lotion smells great, your lip gloss looks terrific, and you my friend are one of a kind, the best kind that is good luck kathy

Thanks, Kathy, I'm a proud granny too. Hang tough!

[notmeanymore 629]

Besides my husband, sleepytime tea is my best friend, Its the only way I can really get in all of my fluids. Love it!

So, I'm over my bounce range and so far I haven't done a good job of stopping the snacking, but tonight I am not eating after dinner. I will not starve! My Christmas present to myself: at goal or under. I've got two weeks, lots of parties and get together a, but I know I can do it. Starting with tonight. I've got my lotion and lip gloss on, and I'm sucking down my SleepyTime tea with Splenda.

Lynda

[No game 14,436]

Besides my husband, sleepytime tea is my best friend, Its the only way I can really get in all of my fluids. Love it!

I think that's the problem I'm having with fluids right now.. Winter.

I am very regimented. I drink my 32 oz poweraid zero a day then fill it again with Water and flavoring drops... done deal 64 oz and any other liquids I get through the day just put me in a better spot.

Well, winter I'm FREEZING! I don't want to drink my cold drinks so my whole tightly wound regiment is screwed up..

I'm drinking mostly hot teas now, but the measuring is not the same and I know I'm not getting in as much as needed because I can only drink so much tea in a day.

I think my liquid intake always fell off in the cold months so it definitely a chore to keep it up now..

Ok everything you didn't need to know about my drinking habits

[notmeanymore 629]

Ever since day 1 post-op I havent tolerated cold liquids well. Its a little better a year out now but warm liquids go down so much easier for me and Im able to take down a lot more than a cold drink and since Im always cold now, its perfect lol.

I drink from a 15 ounce mug so its easy for me to drink 5 mugs a day to get my 64+. Even when Im at hot yoga my Water is so luke warm in class that its perfect for me. Cold liquids make my tummy spasm a little.

Besides my husband, sleepytime tea is my best friend, Its the only way I can really get in all of my fluids. Love it!

I think that's the problem I'm having with fluids right now.. Winter.
I am very regimented. I drink my 32 oz poweraid zero a day then fill it again with Water and flavoring drops... done deal 64 oz and any other liquids I get through the day just put me in a better spot.
Well, winter I'm FREEZING! I don't want to drink my cold drinks so my whole tightly wound regiment is screwed up..
I'm drinking mostly hot teas now, but the measuring is not the same and I know I'm not getting in as much as needed because I can only drink so much tea in a day.
I think my liquid intake always fell off in the cold months so it definitely a chore to keep it up now..
Ok everything you didn't need to know about my drinking habits