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Yep I struggle with the BMR too. I think my sedentary maintenance is now 2700 and I have a hard time reaching 2000 not even counting exercise. I have to add fruit too.

You did great, Jess! You're being very social and resisting your cravings. That's awesome!

I feel the same way with computer time! When I try to be productive on the computer, like my project, I have to schedule it and make myself sit there for so many minutes. But with games I could chill out for hours.

I'm glad your bills got a little easier. I know how much weight on your chest financial worries can be. That podcast sounds pretty cool.

Congratulations on your ebook! That sounds like an excellent and relevant topic! Too bad I can't read Polish. ?

I read "unite the Germanic peoples into one nation" and all I can think is...did he play Europa Universalis? ?

Glad to see you returning to the detox. Getting away from games is an excellent way to truly get in touch with how you're feeling about your life. You are awesome for detoxing! ?

I love ted talks. One use of YouTube that I never regret! ?

Yeah, I notice I function better when I schedule much of my day or at least have a general idea. I can then he flexible from there. Being busy is really what keeps me away from addictive behavior. Glad you're getting so organized, skaliq!

I hope your day got better, giblets! I used to do debate in high school and college. I was always better at cooperation and compromise and not argument and rebuttal. ?

Thank you, @giblets! It's encouraging to know that Sunday blues don't just happen to me. Yes, I think symmetrically...in blocks of a week or a month. So on Sundays, I'm contemplating another new block of time. @Vlad that is an awesomea suggestion about some kind of pleasant activity. Sunday is usually pretty quiet except for church in the morning and the gym in the early afternoon. Maybe I can drive to the beach or walk around the mall or something. Just break out of my isolation and be around people. Day 56/90. Last night was tough. My Mom had to cash in her life insurance. It's the last source of major money she has left. I encouraged her to do it as she had no choice and needed it for vet, medical, and car bills. But I could tell she was depressed about it. I gave her a hug and encouraged her as best I can. I told her I am getting my act together and can help her more now that I'm not blowing my money. And as I lose weight, I'll have more energy and confidence to go after a better job, a promotion or even a part time job for more income. I know we're going to be ok. It was just sad to see her sad. My Mom and I are pretty separated from the rest of our family, even more so since I'm divorcing and losing my in laws. All the more reason to reinforce my motivation to do what I am doing. Gratitude 1. My mother's love and support 2. Encouraging friends and counselor 3. I have the power to change my circumstances

Yes, you can overdo to-do lists. I find that as well sometimes, I try to pack in too many tasks or add reminders that are real tiny, obvious tasks and really don't belong on the list. You'll have a feel for what works for you.

Great job, Tom2. I know you had some tough moments so you should be proud of yourself that you made it through without relapsing!

Maybe you need some kind of checklist or to-do list to remind you what needs to be done, if you haven't already? That helps me immensely.

10 lbs in a month? Very doable. Just don't starve yourself...you'll do great!

Great, giblets! I use my phone as my alerts source and then my email calendar at work. I'm a little OCD so it could be something ranging from texting so and so, journaling, or even using skin lotion haha. But it's effective. I have a daily checklist I use on my phone. Yeah I added gratitude to my journals, my personal one and my Game Quitters one. I also write one positive experience I had in the last 24 hrs (from The Slight Edge) and at the end of the day, I circle back and do some self-recognition (what did I accomplish today?), which came from one of Cam's videos.

Sounds like you're bouncing back nicely. It's good to have a lot of activities to keep you busy, that's for sure.

60 days is great and you will only get better!

Moe's back! I'm glad your move went ok. Yes exhaustion is a great temptation to just be lazy. For me it's a temptation to eat badly, even more so than a gaming urge.

@Vlad, I still don't feel emotionally better yet about myself even though I've dropped weight and can see great changes in my appearance. I think some of that is my own deep rooted depression that I'll have to battle even after I reach my goal weight. I do seem to function well on less sleep since I've started exercising, which is nice. @Tom2, that was a great comment! Yes, let my 90 day self decide and not fuss about it. Still have a little over a month to go so no rush. I suspect I won't go back to gaming during this weight loss journey. That's too important to risk sabotage. Day 55/90. Yesterday wasn't bad. I upped the intensity at the gym and walked at a slightly higher speed. I was worn out for the rest of the day haha but it was a good feeling. I noticed I was extremely hungry many times yesterday. Sometimes I feel like an empty fuel tank and I have to keep shoveling in food just to keep up hehe. I eat a lot more fruit now as snacks and that helps keep me going. Sometimes on Sundays, after the euphoria of a weekly weight loss wears off, I feel like the dread of another week of hard slogging, feeling light headed, still fighting against loneliness. I think part of the reason is that I was in this weight territory just a few years ago when I had had my weight loss surgery but then gained much of it back. My next milestone is 290, my lowest recorded weight in 2011 after the surgery. Once I'm past that, I'll be at weights I haven't been at for 18-19 yrs, since college. That will truly be transformational. I still love the gym of course, just have to make sure I'm eating enough, getting enough fuel. Gratitude 1. The gym. Still moving forward! 2. My car...old but it works 3. Encouraging friends

Glad things went better for you, jess. Hard to resist potato chips I know...?

I've found the same thing with sleep. I can get 6 hours of sleep and be humming all day. Maybe it's the execise giving us energy. I don't mind it but I'm not used to it at all!

That's a valuable dream and a good cautionary tale. Hold on to that relapse feeling!

You're a ninja so you got this! ? Glad you're here. We're here to help!

What book are you reading? You might have mentioned it before. I'm a voracious reader again, especially on this detox.