PLACEBO EFFECT

I am currently the beneficiary of the placebo effect as regarding my discomfort due to my inguinal hernia. During my visit with my doctor, did actually indicate that the pain would soon dissipate over the next week or two - and I believe that that is the case. The hernia will never repair itself, the problem remains until it is addressed, but it is at least a bit comforting to know that it should stop hurting. Knowing that the pain should decrease helped make the pain decrease. I have made an appointment to see a doctor who can do the surgery for me. My appointment is scheduled for Friday April 22. From the moment that I took action and made this appointment, I think I started feeling a bit better. I am attributing this to a placebo effect. Simply the belief that I will soon address my problem quickly made the problem seem less significant. It matters not why I am feeling less pain, I am simply grateful that I am. I am still unwilling to do much physical exercise until I know that there is little chance of aggravating this injury. On Monday, I expect to be walking around the Mall of America for a good number of hours. I am hopeful that this will present no problems that I cannot handle. 

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It has now been more than two weeks since I have burned an extra calorie over and above simply respiration.  (breathing)  My weight is currently 233.5.  It is not good. It sure could be worse. My prediction is that it will be better in the future.  Even after all this, down 75 pounds from where I started. I just can't let any more success slip away.

Your Food Diary For:

Friday, April 15, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Egg, whole, cooked, poached, 3 large	215	1	14	19	446	1
Bacon Style Turkey, 4 slices	140	2	12	8	600	0
	355	3	26	27	1,046	1
L U N C H
Johnsonville - Polish Kielbasa, 2 link	440	6	40	18	1,020	1
Chicken Noodle - Healthy Choice Soup, 2 cup (243g)	180	24	2	16	780	4
EARTHBOUND FARM - ORGANIC BABY SPINACH, 170 g (approx 3 oz, two cups)	40	0	0	4	130	0
	660	30	42	38	1,930	5
D I N N E R
Generic - Teriyaki Salmon Steaks, 9 oz	405	5	12	70	548	8
Spicy Curried & Kale Walnut Salad, 1 Cup	360	36	26	6	460	0
Roasted Beet & Quinoa Salad, 100 g	200	13	15	3	60	3
	965	54	53	79	1,068	11
S N A C K S
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped	200	40	2	7	4	0
Macaroons - Coconut, 6	510	51	21	3	105	36
	710	91	23	10	109	36
Totals	2,690	178	145	153	4,152	53
Your Daily Goal	1,955	244	65	98	2,300	73
Remaining	-735	66	-79	-55	-1,852	20
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 25 extra calories from exercise today

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