Health Update, Week 6

By Kristen Howe

@KristenH (33351)

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

October 6, 2018 2:14pm CST

This past week my calories between 2300-2900, except for yesterday, when it was 1800 calories. Nonetheless, with my first active week back from the gym, I did manage to snack in between workouts and meals. I did use Boost and Ensure and have french fries and ice cream for my only junk food. But overall, I did gain two pounds from last week's half-pound loss at 107.2. Yay! I've told my brother this morning on our way to do early morning errands. At least I'm eating more and close to the 3000 calorie range. I hope I can do it again next week and get to 109 pounds by the end of the week. I've stocked up on pre-workout and post-workout snack ideas from my online research with some ideas like energy bites and breakfast pizza. I need another 13 pounds to get to my goal. Yay! Stay tuned for my September recipe record card tomorrow!

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@amadeo (111948)

• United States

6 Oct 18

Try not to gain too fast.slow is good

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

6 Oct 18

I agree with @amadeo here, Slow and steady is the best way to go.

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@amadeo (111948)

• United States

7 Oct 18

@KristenH yes and you will get there.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

No worries. I'll be happy to gain a pound or two a week or even half-a pound.

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@LadyDuck (457340)

• Switzerland

7 Oct 18

Alfredo is right, do not try to go too fast, gaining slowly is better.

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@LadyDuck (457340)

• Switzerland

8 Oct 18

@KristenH It seems you are doing good because you have gained a few pounds.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

8 Oct 18

@LadyDuck Yep. Pretty good. Not bad though.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

Gotcha. I'm just doing the best I could everyday.

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@Marilynda1225 (79570)

• United States

12 Oct 18

Sounds like you're making good progress. Small steps are great

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

12 Oct 18

Thanks so much! That's the way to do it.

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@paigea (35635)

• Canada

7 Oct 18

Keep it up. You are doing great.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

Thanks. I might splurge next month and get a pizza!

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@Hannihar (129379)

• Israel

7 Oct 18

@KristenH Good luck and I hope it all works out for you.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

Thanks Hanni.

@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

@Hannihar Not sick. But I did have a hip problem this summer. Thanks.

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@Hannihar (129379)

• Israel

7 Oct 18

@KristenH You are very welcome. Weren't you sick awhile back too?

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@dya80dya (33356)

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6 Oct 18

Continue to do this! I also need to gain weight.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

You can do it by eating more.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

@dya80dya Take it slow and drink water before and after you eat.

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@dya80dya (33356)

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7 Oct 18

@KristenH I feel full very fast after eating.I can't eat more.

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@snowy22315 (169582)

• United States

6 Oct 18

Going in the right direction yay!

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

Yes indeed. I hope I can make my goal by Thanksgiving.

Happy Lady and Freya the Catblog Cat

@Jackalyn (7559)

• Oxford, England

6 Oct 18

So many of us have to lose weight it is easy to forget some of us have to gain it. It sounds like you are really working hard to do so. Keep going and you will be glad when you reach your goal.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

Thanks Happy Lady. Yeah I am. At least no need to see a nutritionist for now.

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@wolfgirl569 (94744)

• Marion, Ohio

6 Oct 18

You are doing great.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

Thanks Eva.

Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (57717)

• Centralia, Washington

6 Oct 18

It sounds like you are on the right track.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

Yes I am. Hopefully no more bad weeks.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Oct 18

You've made good gains this week. Keep it up.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

Thanks Judy! I will.

@NJChicaa (115913)

• United States

6 Oct 18

Good job!

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

Thanks NJ!

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@JohnRoberts (109857)

• Los Angeles, California

6 Oct 18

Keep up the steady effort.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

I will John.

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@Icydoll (36717)

• India

6 Oct 18

That's good.Good luck with your goal ..I'm sure you will do it.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

7 Oct 18

Thanks!