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Sunday, March 16, 2025

Sunday, 16 March 2025

 Hi, everyone!

I've had another really good day today-- I even cooked! I mean, I kind of made it up as I went along, but still, I cooked! 

I simmered garlic, onions, and diced zucchini in a pan, added a whole can of (drained, rinsed) lentils, a little bit of tomato paste, and a little bit of veggie broth, and let it cook down for a while. At the same time, I boiled two cups of rotini pasta. When the pasta was almost done, I added a handful of spinach and a half-cup of Rao marinara sauce to the lentils, left it for another five minutes or so while I drained the pasta, and then added the pasta to the pot with the sauce, cut the heat off, and then mixed it all together. It was DELICIOUS and definitely an entry into the clean plate club. I'm going to be making this on repeat. 

Also, I am still under 310, so maybe it wasn't a fasting fluctuation? If so, then I've lost 80 pounds! 

It's past bedtime and I have class in the morning. 

Until next time,

Simone



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Sunday, 16 March 2025
(The Second Sunday in Lent)
Location: Ohio (home)
Reading: The Girl from the Grand Hotel by Camille Aubray 
Weight: 308.0 lbs. (139.7 kg) 🦈

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Saturday, 15 March 2025

 Hi, everyone!

Today I had the best day, in terms of productivity and executive function but also just general well-being, that I've had in a while. I discovered a new safe food, and, my fellow Americans, we have been sleeping on the most elite breakfast: baked beans on toast. It's vegan (if you use plant butter on the toast and make sure to buy beans that aren't cooked with ham or bacon), it's pretty quick, it's easy, and it's full of protein! I had that, some canned pear slices, and a vanilla protein shake, and it was basically the perfect meal. So that is for sure going in the rotation. 

Spring break is coming to a close, and I got a lot less done around the house than I meant to, but I feel okay about that. You also may have noticed my weight-- very cool, but I'm not going to get too excited about it, since it was the day after a 24-hour fast and a lot of what I lost is probably water weight, and will probably be back tomorrow. But it's still cool to see numbers like that, and I know it's just a preview of what I'll achieve in the future! 

Until next time,

Simone

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Saturday, 15 March 2025
(Saturday in the First Week of Lent)
Location: Ohio (home)
Reading: The Girl from the Grand Hotel by Camille Aubray 
Weight: 308.8 lbs. (140 kg) 🦈

Friday, March 14, 2025

Friday, 15 March 2025

 Hi, everyone!

Well, thanks to the hormones, I've been in my feelings all day. I didn't get much done today, but I did take a shower (a very high-difficulty executive function task for me) so I'm proud of that. A full-day water-only fast during Shark Week is rough. But I did it! I have a feeling it's going to be an early night for me. I'm totally wiped. 

Until next time,

Simone

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Friday, 15 March 2025
(Friday in the First Week of Lent)
Location: Ohio (home)
Reading: The Girl from the Grand Hotel by Camille Aubray 
Weight: 312.2 lbs. (141.6 kg) 🦈

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Thursday, 13 March 2025

 Hi, everyone.

Not blogging for the past two days was sort of a conscious decision on my part. Tuesday was the birthday (and death anniversary) of someone very close to me, and I normally take that day each year to myself and don't worry about much except self-care. That ended up being two days this year, and I'm fine with that. I also didn't weigh myself either day, because on days when I'm one thing away from a full-on menty b, I don't want to give myself that one thing in the form of the scale. 

Also, (GENTLEMEN AVERT THINE EYES) my period came today-- EIGHT DAYS early!! What's up with that?? I mean, that would explain why my weight hasn't budged in a week and the uptick in desire to write slightly emo poetry, but seriously? Eight days? Ughhhhh...

In general, though, I am not super hungry, craving anything too badly, or feeling like I'm not eating enough. I am going to make an effort to get a little more fat (read: avocado toast with a big glug of olive oil) in my diet, because I don't think I'm getting enough. The protein shake situation continues to improve-- vanilla protein powder, oat milk, the oat milk creamer, and the chai spice blend is a good combination. I'm going to keep experimenting-- maybe with some different berries or fruit. If you have any suggestions, I'd love to know!

Tomorrow is a water fast, and I feel ready for it. I'm also hoping to do some housework and take a shower tomorrow. 

That's all I have for you today. 

Until next time,

Simone

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Thursday, 14 March 2025
(Thursday in the First Week of Lent)
Location: Ohio (home)
Reading: nothing right now (finished On Second Thought) 
Weight: 313.9 lbs. (142.5 kg) 🦈

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

 Hi, everyone. 

Another day without much to say, but I'm checking in anyway. 

Shark week is upon us, so I'm definitely expecting some fluctuations in my weight. 

It's once again way past my bedtime, so I'm going to call it for tonight.

Until next time, 

Simone

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Wednesday, 19 February 2025
(Wednesday after Septuagesima)
Location: Ohio (home)
Reading: The Inmate by Freida McFadden
Weight: 316.5 lbs. (143.5 kg) ðŸ¦ˆ