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Don't make anyone a priority when you are only an option.
I would love to know why my weight goes down on Monday after I've down the Sunday weigh in.
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
Do you eat out Saturday? If so you might be retaining water due to high salt content
Nope. I eat exactly the same and exercise. I think my body is just messing with me.
Edie, Are you drinking lots of water?
[This message edited by jo2love at 7:08 PM, March 27th (Wednesday)]
...and yet, I can't stop myself from stepping on that damn scale each morning.
Bad NIK. Bad bad NIK.
But knowing that doesnt keep my hand out of the candy jar.
But knowing that doesnt keep my hand out of the candy jar.
Same problem here. I have yet to find something that sticks. The only reason I lost weight before is because I stopped eating. Maybe I just need to embrace myself at this size... ? Idk.
3 boys: 11, 9, and 1.
@ Jo. No, not nearly enough water - maybe I am retaining fluid to compensate.
Sunday weigh-in: the same, but that is good because have been eating fantastic hotel breakfasts for most if the week, so am quite relieved not to see an increase of the 7 or 8 pounds I was expecting. This helped by Saturday's fast. I must say I am finding the 5:2 fasting diet really good. Something very 'satisfying' about fasting: the mind seems to sharpen up somehow, and also, without seeming too priggish, (ok, quite priggish) hunger is ...well...empathetic. Ok, said that, know its kind of a bit privileged western BUT ....I mean it! You feel things more keenly.
Also, have taken up the Tabata training (very short intense interval training) Am really enjoying it and highly recommend it.
The extensive health benefits of both the fasting regime and Tabata seem very convincing. Can say more if anyone interested, (or both are easily googled.)
[This message edited by Edie at 4:28 PM, March 31st (Sunday)]
Keep moving forward everyone, hopefully spring weather will get us all out and moving soon.
And yes, don't do the daily weigh in! Life shouldn't be about stepping on a scale daily, once a week will do just fine.
Save yourself. I've taken off my cape, and the only thing the S on my chest stands for is SURVIVNG this.
I finally did my measurements and am happy to report I am down a total of 19.5 inches in various parts since 9/2. The biggest losses were in my waist (-6 ), hips (-4.5 ) and arms (-6 ). The girls stayed the same.
So, even though my weight loss has only been averaging -1.3 to -1.5 pounds per week, my shape is changing.
I'm also down 3 sizes!
Woo Hoo!
AJ's MOM
"Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now - always." - Albert Schweitzer
Me: BW - Him: 200+ # tumor removed 7/09
One AMAZING DS - 34
Congratulations!! I know this update will really help keep you and others motivated!!
My tolerance for stupid shit is getting less and less.
Still walking and I've added in 3 days of yoga as well.
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
I edit often for clarity/typos.
I need to exercise today and I have no motivation.
I lost 1/2 a pound.
I really had to rein myself in with the PMS comfort eating. It was so not pretty, and pretty much out of control. I made myself go to the store last Thursday to get healthier foods, so I'd make better choices.
This week's goals - more water, more fruits and veggies, and I have to make myself go to the bike shop to get new tires put on my bike. I'm missing out on some great riding weather.
I'm down almost 50lbs since July 2012. Funny part is WH thought I was doing it for someone else. Nope, just me. I walk 3 mornings a week with 2 REALLY good friends (they are the only 2 who know about the A) and use MyFitnessPal to keep track of what I'm eating.
I hope to make stopping here part of my journey -and wish you all success in yours.
I weigh in on Thursdays (everyday was too depressing. Hope this week is a good one, usually .5-2lbs a week. I had forgotten jeans came in sizes smaller then a 16 (lol)
Trust is earned, respect is given, & loyalty is demonstrated. Betrayal of any one is to loose all three.
DS15 and I started Insanity yesterday after school/work. Whow! I'm sore everywhere, especially in the armpit area..ya know doing all those push-ups I can NOT do! It's grueling! We are also drinking Shakeology once a day as a meal replacement. We shall see.
DS just turned 15, he's 5'11" 220 lbs and is also powerlifting and plays football. He wants to tone up in the midsection as I do.
53 yrs old and the mid section is growing. Ugh
Anyway, keep up the good work everyone!
[This message edited by whatdoto at 12:27 PM, April 11th (Thursday)]
I have been a lot better this past week. Plenty of veggies, fruits, protein, and water.
Not so good on the exercise, though. I found a 4 week plan that I liked and looked do-able on womensheathmag.com that I printed out, and started. um, yeah, I'll be repeating week 1 for a while, until I can actually complete all the reps in the 2 sets for all the exercises. I knew I had let myself get out of shape. But I hadn't realized it was as bad as it is.
oh well, nowhere to go but up.
Hope y'all have a great week!
I lost .9 lb this week. Total loss for this year is 17.7 lbs.
I am starting to lack motivation to exercise. This is the time last year when I stopped eating right and exercising. I need a swift kick.
[This message edited by jo2love at 10:42 AM, April 14th (Sunday)]
Am up 2 lbs - very unsurprising given how i have over-indulged over the last two weeks with a constant stream of house-guests. Am surprised its not even more - it was SO nice to eat ice cream again. Think I got off lightly.
Am looking forward to getting back to simpler food and working out starting tomorrow.
I need a swift kick.
Consider yourself kicked Jo - have you time to do a 10,000 step a day challenge with me this week? Don't worry if not, but i shall be going for it, weather permitting.
I'm going to boot camp after zumba tonight. The theme last week was abs and legs. It will be the same workouts this week.
I need to find my measuring tape. I want to see if there has been any changes since the last time I measured myself. Of course I can't find it when I actually want to use it!
jo2-what exercises are you going to do this week?
Oh, and I fell on my ass at Zumba on Friday night.
I think it was the floor at the Y.
Our exercise programs and schedules change this week, which is going to be a welcome change for me. I'm going to be taking Body Attack every Sunday morning so my consistent workout schedule will be Tuesday evenings (Body Attack/CXWORX combo); Thursday evenings (Regular workout - 45 min. cardio; 45 min. weight training; 30-45 min. core work); Sunday mornings (Body Attack).
I spoke to my trainer about adding a spin class (my goal is to get into it by June) and she recommended Cycle Plus Yoga. It's 30 min. spin/30 min. Yoga. Anyone ever take this?
Cycle Plus Yoga
Never done it, but it sounds awesome!
little turtle - I rotate. One day is lifting with dumbbells and arm exercises w/o weights.
Then I have 2 days of 4 different types of crunches (70 each). 2 days of legs. Nothing crazy. Stand up lift leg backwards 10 times, then to the side, and forward. 7 sets of 10 each for both legs.
I am using MyFitnessPal to monitor my food/calories... 1200 calories a day.
I am eating mostly healthy choices...
I've upped my activity level... from couch potato to more active things like gardening and walking and cleaning...
And I haven't lost a damn thing!!!! Not even a tiny little bit.
I went down 2 lbs and they came right back.
I haven't gained anything... that's a plus.
But DAMN!!! I used to just not eat for a day and lose weight... now I breath and gain it.
Are you drinking lots of water?
I bet this week will be better. You can do this!
Never drink soda, diet or regular. One cup of coffee in the morning.
I am staying away from junk. Eating fruit, veggies, lean protien and whole grains.
I have my off weeks, too. I'll do everything right, but the scale doesn't budge.
I believe in you!
Personally I think my Dr is full of hot air... I really need to see an endocronogist I think.
I have been using Myfitnesspal since 2/28. I haven't been perfect, but I log every thing I eat even if I was "bad". I don't know what the heck else to do at this point.
I know I have to get on my treadclimber.
But if you restrict intake for 1.5 months you should lose a little something! Yes?
[This message edited by jrc1963 at 8:54 AM, April 16th (Tuesday)]
Maybe seeing an endo is a good idea. I think you know your body best. Follow your gut.
With all the eating right and exercise, my cholesterol only went down 12 points. I know it's partially hereditary, but I am still disappointed.
3 Mondays ago, I've started taking boot camp class. I work out for 3 hours taking zumba, boot camp, and then another zumba class. 2nd class is 1/2 off and 3rd class is free! Well, I think I lost a pound....
This week, I've made myself a goal to drink 1 bottle of water each day - at minimum. The bottles are 16.9 oz. Prior to this week, I drank water only while out to eat, a few sips at work and a glass or 2 at bowling each week. I'm addicted to pop, but I noticed yesterday I only drank 1 can.
I hope to see some progress soon. I'm trying to make changes that I can live with rather than temporary changes. I should get myself to the doctor to see if there's anything else that could be influencing my struggle.
Even though there appears to be no changes, we've got to keep on moving because if nothing else, we're living healthier lifestyles.
3 hours taking zumba, boot camp, and then another zumba class
How do you stay motivated?
My best-friend went twice and encouraged me to join her. $12 for 3 hours of exercise with awesome instructors is a steal. My legs are having trouble getting through the 2nd zumba class, but my heart rate is still up and calories are going! According to my heart-rate monitor watch, I lost a little over 1500 calories yesterday. It helps that best-friend has become a skinny-mini since starting Zumba in July and making healthy eating choices. I wanna be skinny too!!!
I'm thinking about going back tonight for another class.
jo2, do you have any cardio in your workout?
I use the treadmill sometimes, but not enough. I need to do more cardio. I get winded easily. The exercises I do are ones I learned way back in high school dance class. They target problem areas and I can feel/see the difference when I do them.
[This message edited by jo2love at 1:37 PM, April 16th (Tuesday)]
jo2Love, have you considered something like C25K or spin?
As for me, I was able to go for a run yesterday. It was a easier than I had been doing and a bit less distance but it felt great. The rest paid off and I didn't have any pain from the pulled muscle. I've been keeping track of what I'm eating again and I think I'll be losing more than last week. Time will tell though.
Keep it up everyone!
I think I am just getting impatient. I am close to my goal.
Down another pound, not bad considering it was a really bad week, M wise.
I bought a pedometer and will be attempting 10,00 steps a day. Feel free to join me!
Still using MyFitnesspal and aiming for 1400 calories a day. Feeling healthier and much happier, usually.
I need to love myself more, this is a start.
Best of luck to everyone!
[This message edited by 3kids30years at 12:28 PM, April 18th (Thursday)]
I have dropped 6.5 lbs so far.
A nutritionist I saw told me, when you exercise, you actually need to eat MORE. Of course the hitch is to eat more protein, not M&M's
I gotta say when I follow the plan it does work, but since I am a carb fiend it is beyond slow going!!
I have been weight lifting for 7 yrs (and they're pretty heavy weights now) so I pretty much don't get the newbie benefits anymore.
But I have ramped up my cardio (HATE it!) as my DD and I are doing a mud run in June.
I also have to be careful as I had 2 car accidents in one year, and my lower back is screwed up royally!!
And I AM OLD!!
Love to read your progress.
I lost .4 lbs this week. I'm less than 8 lbs from my goal.
ps - sorry about your basement, that suck
[This message edited by Amazonia at 5:30 PM, April 21st (Sunday)]
The scale is starting to move downward again! I've been stuck for the last couple of weeks, but progress at last!
I'm down a pound since last week.
NIK, I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your treasured scale. I can tell that you are devastated.
Another half a pound this week. In even better news, was running around a lot with DS this week and it was awesome. I didn't get out of breath or even get tired or anything like that like I have in the past. It was awesome.
Less than 6 pounds to go.
That'll teach me and I'm glad I've gotten that out of my system.
Attended the Body Attack new program launch on Sun morning. It's a killer and I did something to my bad foot. I'm hoping I'm fine by tomorrow's workout.
"But you said your vows, and you closed the door
On so many men who would have loved you more" -Cath, DCFC
The longer I keep trying to make changes and not seeing any progress, the more I think about trying something with a quick fix. Then I remind myself, I will probably just gain the quick fix right back again. Sigh.
Walking my butt off (and doing yoga and tai chi a few days per week).
I need to start adding in light strength training (for tone).
On to the next mini goal!
Littleturtle...I like that meme.
[This message edited by GabyBaby at 4:21 PM, April 27th (Saturday)]
I'm waaaay overdue for checking in and I'm up 1.4 to boot! Just having trouble clicking this time around and finding a rythm.
The Mrs. started working 3rd shift overnights, so our schedules the past couple of weeks have started to change, and I'm sure I have some anxiety about that as well. Been finding myself making "Quick" food choices instead of "Good" food choices.
And with new changes in place regular gym time went out the window, so working on adjusting that to figure into our new routine.
I'm at about 100 pounds away from my goal weight. Would like to be closer to this goal by this time next year as we are talking about planning a trip to Paris.
I've already decided that I want a new wedding band when I make it to 200 pounds. Guess I'm using this as my motivation.
Glad to see everyone still here. I'll probably check in early for the next weigh in as we are going away to Chicago for the weekend to celebrate our annual "Adoption Day".
Keep up the great work gang!
I went for a run this morning though and have been mostly healthy today. It's a new week, and I'm going to be good!
On a couple of positive notes, SO was here this weekend and got my old bike rack adjusted to fit the car I have now, so I can get my bike to the bike shop to get tires. And since I probably won't be able to do that until next weekend, I went ahead and brought the exercise bike in from the garage. If it's where I can see it in the house, it's more likely I'll use it. Or at least, that's the theory.
I have been sticking to my 1200 calorie diet and doing moderate exercise and have thus lost... NOTHING!!!!
I'm about to Give Up!
otoh, fruits and veggies, meats, and dairy like milk, butter and yogurt don't seem to be a problem.
I eat a lot of fruit, veggies and greek yogurt. Hard boiled eggs and lean proteins.
I swear... I'm just stuck... I can't loose anything.
When I started, I took measurements of my neck, chest, waist, hips, thighs, and calf.
I was bummed that I "only" lost X amount of weight, but when I did my measurements a month after the initial ones, I found that I'd lost an inch in my waist and hips, and a half inch from my thighs.
Even when the scale isn't moving, you could be losing inches.
I started the New Year focused on renewing my health - my DD is 2 now, so I can't blame 'baby weight' anymore - LOL! Given everything going on for the past couple of years, my weight has skyrocketed the infidelity diet did not affect me :crying:!
I started the year at 201 pounds - I have NEVER been that heavy! I want to be healthy for my DD, so I am trying very hard to lose weight and eat better. It can be difficult to go to the gym with a toddler, so I have been trying other activities that include her taking her to the park, dancing with her, etc. And I have been pretty good (not all the time, but mostly!) about watching what I eat.
I am happy to say that, since Jan 1, I have lost 19 lbs. Unfortunately, I have been stuck for the past three weeks at the same weight - I guess I am in the plateau phase of weight loss. I started C25K yesterday, so I will post back often and let you all know how it goes.
Anyway, having this thread is great - I am so glad that others who have gone through the same life challenges are committing to themselves and their health!
Sorry didnt mean for this to be such a long post, but I am really excited to share with others on a similar journey !
I hope you have much better luck than I've been having...
Maybe see if you can up your activity to get you over the plateau.
Is there a gym in your area that has a child care/play area that's supervised and doesn't cost an arm and leg? (although an arm and leg would be a step towards weight loss )
I am planning to up my workouts with C25K and 10 minute fitness (Tony Horton's new set of videos). Just did the first video today - holy moly it was hard...lol! 10 minutes was MORE than enough, thank you very much! Hopefully I will work myself up to the recommended three 10 minute workouts per day
Seriously, can't seem to put enough in my mouth.
Although I am sitting at my desk, typing here, and eating b-day cake!!
I've also been really bad about logging into myfitnesspal and maintaining my food journal, so that's my goal for this week. Plus exercising. I actually did get on my exercise bike for a bit today, and it didn't kill me. So that's a start. Tomorrow I plan on starting over on the strength training routine I started last month, too.
I am a healhy me!
I'm a little skeered of it - it measures in .1 lb increments and does fat %, water %, BMI, and I think it speaks in my judgmental sister's voice saying, "You just had to have that cookie last night, didn't you."
I think it speaks in my judgmental sister's voice saying, "You just had to have that cookie last night, didn't you."
Still logging onto MyFitnessPal - down 3.5 pounds this month. Walking every chance I get, 3 days a week at least with 3 REALLY good friends.
I've decided that I need to love me more. How can I expect to be loved if I don't love myself?
On to next week and hopefully we can get this ball rolling in the positive direction... again.
Note to DD: Thank you for making me breakfast in bed for Mother's Day. As much as I adore the sentiment, maybe next time you can go the egg white omelet route instead of the Nutella toast and kettle corn one?
Note to DD: Thank you for making me breakfast in bed for Mother's Day. As much as I adore the sentiment, maybe next time you can go the egg white omelet route instead of the Nutella toast and kettle corn one?
I'm down another pound from last week. Slow but steady progress.
[This message edited by GabyBaby at 1:44 PM, May 12th (Sunday)]
I need to lose weight, so hard with hypo thyroid. I also want to run more, but knees hurt bad. My goal is to run a marathon with my daughter in AK next year. Not sure I will make it :-(
I'm also hypo thyroid and I know how hard it is. here I am, trying yet again. I'm trying small goals this time. We have a vacation planned for end of June so my goal is to be down 10 lbs by then. I'll set another goal for after the vacation, but I'm thinking another 10 lbs down by the time school starts. Small goals instead of the giant "I need to lose at least 50 lbs" might be more motivating for me...I hope.
I attribute part of the loss the past two weeks to a VERY stressful job sitch. When I'm stressed, I don't eat, but I was careful to eat well when I did. Still, I'll take it because I had gained almost 2 pounds the previous two weeks of weigh-in's, so if I average it out, it's a 1.3/week loss over the past four weeks which is what I typically average.
After this Weds, my schedule opens up so I may try and get 4 workouts in per week which I'm thinking will include some bicycling.
Need some encouragement to get back on the right track.
Newlease - You can do this! Go drink some water. I'm going to exercise. How about you do, too?
I'm also hypothryoid, and menopausally increasing in girth and also have bad knees. I suggest being very very careful with your knees - running a marathon may be very bad for them. I run in the swimming pool as its low impact but very aerobic and helps build up the quadriceps which in turn then support your knees better. Doing the two day fasting diet has helped me lose 12 lbs so far (another 20 to go).
Ok.. Rant over.
Still haven't lost an ounce after 2.5 months of calorie counting and mild exercise.
Summer school starts in 9 days and then I'm going to ramp up my at home cardio and stretching... I have a routine in mind... I hope 8 weeks of summer vacation will help me cement my routine so I'm ready when school resumes in August.
I'm so tired of being tired and fat.
I'm really glad this thread is around for accountability, even if I only check in once a week.
Going to try my best to lower carbs. I love my carbs - soft pretzels, sandwiches, chips, crackers, pasta... Also, going to up my water intake again. I did good for a week, but then I ran out of bottled water... I don't know what else to do. Besides up my exercising (Been only 1 hour/week the past few weeks). But even when I was going to zumba 4 hours/week nothing changed.
I should really make the doctor appointment that I've been thinking about making for almost a year. I haven't had a check up on myself since, I don't know. 13 years? I don't even know who to call to make an appointment. It's strange to look up doctor's online and wonder if they will be a good fit or not!
So WTF... I'm gonna eat what I want.
I refuse to go up a pant size.
Little Turtle... all I ever drink is water... except my one cup of coffee in the morning.
Lemon helps.
Hint Water is awesome too... no sugar just a hint of flavor.
Here's a recipe for anyone interested. It is one from America's Test Kitchen that I have modified.
Turkey Burgers - Makes 5 1/4# burgers
1/2 t table salt
1 1/2 t ground pepper
1 t ground yellow mustard
1/4 t cayenne pepper
1/2 t garlic powder
1/4 c fresh grated parmesan
2 t A-1 Steak Sauce
2 t Worcestershire sauce
2 T milk
1/4-1/3 c bread, diced (2 slices) (I usually use something like a 12-grain bread)
1.25 # package of lean ground turkey
2 oz crumbled gorgonzola or bleu cheese (optional)
1. Mix dry spices. Add sauces, milk, parmesan, and bread. Mix into paste (a fork works well for this).
2. Add meat and crumbled cheese. Mix thoroughly.
3. Form into 1/4# patties. Coat outside of burgers with pepper to taste.
4. Grill over charcoal or gas (on high) for about 4 minutes per side.
5. Enjoy
That recipe sound delicious.
I stayed the same this week. I'm ok with it since I've had a lack of motivation to exercise and falling/hurting my tailbone.
I think I was born without the "I like to exercise" gene.
Waking - I've been looking for a good turkey burger recipe. I'll have to give that a try.
I'm on a new, very predictable schedule starting tomorrow, and I have no excuses anymore for not exercising. I'm outing myself here to make it all the more difficult (and potentially more embarrassing) for me to sit on my duff instead. So ya'll are on notice to hold my feet to the fire.
I am craving pizza. Hot, cheesy goodness. Trying so hard to not cave and order it.
I've made this a few times! It's really pretty good. Not quite as filling as regular pizza, but it quenches that pizza craving nicely
I gained 1 pound. I've been slacking foodwise. Plus since I fell and hurt myself, I've been chicken to exercise. I'm 9.3 lbs from my goal.
Since my last update, I'm down .8 for a total of -48.4 since 9/2.
I went two weeks without a Y visit due to some work traveling then an injury to my bad foot. I started back up a week ago Sunday and hit my goal of attending a spin class by June. I did that last week Wednesday and my ass still hurts.
OMG, those damn seats! I hate you even more, Lance Armstrong! I even went to the extent of getting a gel seat cover ($8 at Aldi's - perfect timing) and truthfully I think that is what did me in. I was chafed peeps. Chafed! Totally wasnt expecting that!
My plan is to hit it again tomorrow and hope for the best. Or, if weather permits, ride my bike outdoors on Wednesday nights instead.
Because I was becoming somewhat discouraged (the 2-week Y hiatus was a killer), I took a serious look at my overall goal and I revamped it. It was initially to lose 100 pounds in a year by 9/2/13 but I am fast realizing my body isnt giving up the weight as fast as Id like despite a pretty intense workout schedule. My trainers told me that is a completely normal thing and my WW coach told me that I should be putting back half of the points I earn exercising as proteins into my body to help it rid the fat. Ive also retooled my diet a bit adding oil to my daily morning oatmeal and switching to skim milk. If youre looking for a list of fat burning foods, Google MUFAS and Flavonoids. Interesting stuff.
As I refuse to give up the things I enjoy (mostly my adult beverages ) and have no desire to starve myself either, I need to keep myself happy with my progress. As my overall weekly loss average is -1.2 per week, and given its summer and I hope to be more active outdoors, Ive extended my goal to December of this year. That gives me a solid six months to take the rest off.
Hopefully it will work for me and Ill feel less stressed out about the whole thing.
Yay! That is so nice of your DS, inconnu.
I think I'll set my goal at getting in 2 or 3 shorter rides during the week before work, and then build up to doing a longer ride on the weekend.
The scale was still in the 149 range this weekend, so hopefully with the increased exercise I'll start seeing some changes over the next several weeks.
How's everyone else doing?
Finally a little movement on the scale. I'm 41.2 lbs from goal. It's so much easier to eat right when it's Farmer's Market season and I'm not stocking the fridge and pantry for teenagers.
There should be a rule that's once we have worked so hard to lose this weight, our bodies promise us never to gain it back.
Regained the .8 I lost the past two weeks though the intensity of my workouts has increased (I've added an hour of spin class weekly).
Spoke to my WW coach and she's pretty sure I am under-eating, especially given the amount of points I have left over at the end of the week.
So the new plan is to calorie and protein load on workout days and really watch those days I'm not working out and see if things change. Apparently my body is holding fast to the fat due to a lack of nutrients.
Sigh. I want that copper minus 50 pounds ring for my charm ring very badly!
Holy cats, people - it's already hot and humid today! I'm drenched in sweat now and have to spend the rest of the day stinking up the joint.
I think I'll revise my schedule and walk at the end of the day from now on, even though that means it will be even hotter. That way I'll just stink on my ride home.
I'm drenched in sweat now and have to spend the rest of the day stinking up the joint.
^^^^yep, that^^^
I decided to start posting in here since I'm all healed up from my weight loss surgery.
I'm 48 lbs down since surgery in April..with about 75 lbs to go.
I'm still on a pretty calorie restricted diet, but I'm off of diet restricted foods (if that makes sense)..meaning that I'm allowed to eat solid food.
My fiance and I walk between 1-2 miles a day for exercise.
No weight training, yet, as I'm not quite cleared to lift anything over 10 lbs. I should be by my next appt, next month.
It's amazing the energy level I have now, and I keep hearing that it's going to increase more and more as I lose more and more weight.
Has anyone else had weight loss surgery, that they'd like to talk about?
I had gastric lap banding in April.
Good luck everyone on reaching your goals!!
My weight is what it is, but going through those small clothes made me reminisce about how good I looked then - I was working my tail off to deal with stress and hardly eating because of same.
Now I am fat and happy. I'm 52 years old and I love me on the inside, but the outside could use a little work. I don't need to be back where I was, but I would like to be a really good looking size 10 again.
I've lost 2lbs this week. Need to work in more exercise.
Still working out and riding the bicycle, though with rain predicted this week, I'll probably spin again.
My poor arse.
It's such an asshole.
No weightloss (or gain) for me this week. I'm finding that I have less motivation now that I'm in the home stretch. Any tips on remotivating oneself?
I'm still struggling to lose any weight. I'm finding that I need to just go all out and stick with it as much as I can. When I see myself in recent pictures, I don't like what I see. Since I'm getting married next summer... there will be lots of pictures! I need to get on track so that I will enjoy them.
So, it's been a few very stressful weeks. I have come to the conclusion that I suck at handling stress in any sort of constructive way. I gained about 3-4 lbs in a week and then have lost it in the past two or three. Kind of riding the roller coaster right now with all that has been going on.
But, at least part of the stress will get better as I just got an offer for a new job. That will help.
Anyway, keep it up everyone. One step at a time. (maybe if I say it enough times I will listen to myself?? )
I exercised, too. Posting it here helps keep me in the right mindset.
Keep it up jo!
[This message edited by SI Staff at 4:39 PM, July 2nd (Tuesday)]
Woo Hoo!!!
I don't have a scale at home because I'd probably obsess over weighing myself too much. I just depend on the WW scale, though my anal self has me using the same scale each weigh in. Yes, they laugh at me.
Gained again this week. Up .4 from last week most likely due to my behavior at a golf outing the Saturday before. Nothing like a bad day on the world's most awful course (it was seriously like golfing on the lunar landscape) to spin me into an eating/drinking frenzy. Had the world's worst brat at the turn (and in WI that is hard to do). Then dinner afterward where I way over ate and tried to drown my sorrows in a couple of Summer Shandy's.
Damn you, Leinenkugel family! Damn you!
OK. Back to ownership. I'm planning on being very careful over the weekend. Nothing like four days off in a row with no real plans to derail myself, so I plan to be a tracking fanatic and ask myself before I eat or drink anything "Is this (fill in the blank) worth it to me?"
I want my Copper charm!
Since my surgery, getting my protein in is a lot harder.
This helps with that, and as an added bonus, having it for breakfast keeps me full right up until lunch.
At my last doctor's appt, I lost another 8 lbs.
Please do tell....what copper charm?
Way to go, Itainteasy!
For the last couple of weeks, I've been recommitted to my eating plan (fine tuned) and exercise program.
I've been getting up at 5am to walk 2.5miles (with the one of our 3 dogs who could also stand to lose a few pounds). Then once at work a few hours later, I walk another 2 miles with a pair of coworkers, making use of our company's wellness plan.
Finally, in the evening, hubby and I do some floor exercises (crunches, squat, etc).
So far so good. I no longer waste 10 minutes of workout time at 5am arguing with myself on why I need to get up and not roll over and go back to sleep.
(Anyone who knows me well, knows that I am NOT a morning person, so being out of bed prior to 6am in itself is a victory).
I was becoming entirely too preoccupied with the daily (yes, I know) reading that my digital scale gave me. When I had a good scale number, I had a great day. Not so good number and well....you get the picture.
anyway, long story short, I noticed the pants got just a hair too tight, and sure enough, now the scale's telling me I'm back up those 3 lbs I lost. Probably water, probably hormonal, on top of the stress. Or because of the stress. It all seems to go hand-in-hand these days.
I did manage to go for my long overdue well woman checkup within the past few weeks though, so I'm getting thyroid and hormone levels checked as part of my blood work. I don't think there's a thyroid issue, but it's better to check than not check, just in case.
I've got to make a run to the grocery store later, so I'll be loading my cart with veggies and fruit.
Gimme some of that!
The copper charm is what Weight Watchers gives you when you lose 50 pounds. So far, I have a silver one for 25 pounds lost, a brass keyring thingee to put them on and an activity charm.
At least I think it's copper. Aren't things 50's oriented usually represented by gold? Doesn't matter. I want it!
Yeah, so no weigh-in for me. I was away from home and completely off plan having attended two 4th of July GTG's and a music festival where the holiday food wasn't exactly diet oriented. I don't even want to calculate the points for the deep friend eggplant strips I ate last night.
Back on track this week and looking forward to the news on Sunday, whatever it is!
Will keep you posted!
ETA: Ooooo...forgot...I made my third fat clothes drop off at Good Willy on Friday!
[This message edited by ajsmom at 4:17 PM, July 8th (Monday)]
My goals are actually to gain weight/muscle not lose weight. Over the last year I've gone from 116lbs to my current weight of 136lbs. I've dropped my body fat % down to between 5-6%. My goal at the end of this year is to be 150lbs and under 7% body fat. I don't know if I'll actually be able to get there but I'm going to do my best.
My SO was visiting last weekend and I kind of got off my diet a little and didn't exercise. I worked out tonight but haven't worked out in over a week before then. I haven't worked in almost a week due to the holiday. So I've gotten a little off track.
My goal this week is to workout every day except Wednesday and Thursday (those are my really long work days). I also want to cut my calories a little bit and get back on track with the diet. Based on a sudden 2 lbs of weight and just looking in the mirror I gained a little bit of fat this past week so I'd like to try to have my body fat % below 7% this Sunday when I check it.
I know I can do this. It won't be pleasant but it will be well worth it when I get my muscle definition back to where it was.
I'm doing something by the same people who do P90X (no Tony Horton though ). It focuses more on strength training and no cardio. I don't need cardio with the job that I do and I'm really looking to build muscle. It's also a slightly shorter workout time.
I've been doing this new workout program for about 2 months and am liking the results.
How or do you get thru the time about 2 weeks before your period where you want to eat everthing in sight.
I have asked the doctor, personal trainer, etc. Noone has answers for me.
Any advise?
torn - I'm rarely successful at getting through those times unscathed, but the more water I drink, the less damage I'm able to do. The key is getting myself to put down the cheese and drink the water instead.
Torn, I up my fat free milk 4 days beforehand. Also, I pay my DD $1 a week to remind me about my eating, cholesterol level, etc... I drink 96-128 ounces of water daily (not including tea).
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I drink tons of water all day, that has not helped. Perhaps the milk and protein will.
It really is a curse! I just got injured in at work and before that an fender bender where I had neck problems. The doctor said no exercise for 8 weeks.
I have gained 20 lbs!! I can't maintain or lose my weight without exercise/weight lifting. I am a ball of flab now.
Then..... I just got back into my gym routine and I fall at work yesterday, hurting my ankle.
What next?
While your ankle is healing, are there non-weight bearing exercises you can still do?
I've been cutting calories all last week and will have to for the next few weeks.
I did all the workouts I wanted to last week. I traded a leg workout for a P90X cardio which I may do again this week to try and burn some more calories and lose this fat.
Good job Jo2Love! Keep it up. That is great to use the g2g as motivation. I will be seeing SO in 5 weeks, so that has been my motivation to get rid of this extra body fat. My goal is to get down under 6% body fat and gain a few pounds of muscle in the process. I'm at 7% body fat right now.
I hope the next 5wks fly by for you.
I am 5' 113.5, not overweight but I prefer and feel more comfortable at 108-109. I was comfortably there before the deluge of d-days.
I have been on a calorie counting diet, between 1000-1400 calories a day for 6 weeks, eating healthy, lots of fruit, high quality protein, and I've upped my exercise and varied it. I have lost a miserable 2 oz. No health issues that haven't been addressed, as I do have hyperthyroidism that is treated appropriately.
Any suggestions?
BTW, I'm 59, healthy, but my doctor says it's just a function of age...
I just checked your BMR based on the info you posted. Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR); the number of calories you'd burn if you stayed in bed all day.
Your's is 1150 calories. So with the exercise you are doing eating 1000 to 1400 calories is fine I think, possibly on the low side of things.
I would look at how those calories are being broken down. I use Myfitnesspal app and it breaks down the calories into percentages of fats, carbs, and proteins.
I do 50% protein, 30% carbs, and 20% fats. It's worked well for me but to get that last bit of fat off I had to get my sugar intake in check.
Carbs are converted to sugar which is used for energy. The excess sugar that is not used up in energy gets stored as fat reserves. So if your fats, proteins, and carbs are all in check the sugar may be the culprit for those last few pounds.
This part is a bit of my own theory so take it for what it is worth, which may not be much but I try to spread my carbs out throughout the day. I also load up on carbs right before a workout and if I'm really tired more carbs after my workout.
Another thought, is it possible that you've gained muscle and that is why you are weighing more?
For anyone interested the BMR calculator is here: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/
ETA: I assume that the exercise that you are doing is cardio as opposed to weight lifting.
[This message edited by Myname at 5:45 PM, July 14th (Sunday)]
Keep going with the exercising.
[This message edited by SI Staff at 6:38 PM, July 21st (Sunday)]
Been yoyoing in the weeks between this weigh in and the last one I posted.
Work has been hectic with a job shift and we have been fighting with our new mortgage companyabout a payment they lost... so I'm not so much stress eating as I am just off plan.
Exercise has been nil. Still attending WW weekly but I'm not clicking with the new 360 plan.
When my 6 yo DD asked how I did at my "Skinny Dr." Meetin this week I told her I was up. "You GOT weight? You should eat more salads." Was her reply. Lol
Skinny Dr." Meetin
Too cute.
[This message edited by Myname at 7:41 PM, July 21st (Sunday)]
I could eat bread all day.
Hoping to see a bit of a payoff when I finally get back home to my ahole scale.
It is a GREAT overall body workout and kicks my ass every time!
I'm going to school two nights a week right now after work so I've only been able to work out 2-3 times per week (usu two are kettlebell, one is a run).
I haven't lost much, about 3-5 pounds, but I haven't changed my eating much, and my clothes are starting to fit better and I'm feeling stronger, so something is happening!
Just started the second summer session at school, but as soon as that is over I plan on hitting the kettlebell workouts 3-4 times per week. It really is an amazing work out. (Similar to crossfit)
[This message edited by persevere at 8:20 PM, July 24th (Wednesday)]
Status: D 2011
Remarried to a kind and wonderful man - 2017
Above all, be the heroine, not the victim. - Nora Ephron
It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
That's terrific, Perserve!
Well, mostly Saturday for sure while at a picnic. It takes nothing for me to gain water weight, and thanks to some ultra salty foods, BAM!
Argh. I basically wiped out my great summer of somewhat steady losing.
I too am doing ridiculous high level workouts and once again think that I need to revisit what I'm eating to ensure I'm getting enough of what the body needs to rid the fat and not store it.
I guess my Mushroom Swiss burger, fries and some beers at a baseball game last night won't help.
I went into this knowing summer would be the killer for me. Most of my GTG's are on the weekends and I weigh in on Sunday mornings, so there is zero recovery/correction time.
Just have to pay the piper, I guess.
36.5 to go, but I leave for San Francisco tomorrow, and I have lots of social plans on the schedule. Fortunately, the hotel has a fitness center, so I'm committing myself to hitting the machines every morning. Fingers crossed!
This week my body fat % is down 1%, which is about the most I can realistically expect it to move in a week. I've kept my calorie intake down on my days I don't work and eat more when I do work so I keep my energy levels up. I am making sure I'm eating enough in the way of carbs too this week.
I have to admit, I skipped my cardio workout yesterday. I just didn't feel like doing it. I'm about to do a cardio right now though and plan on working out Monday, Tuesday and Saturday this week. I work long hours Wednesday-Friday so I usually skip workouts then. It's just too much after a 12 hour day.
I'll admit off the top that I haven't read through all of the comments on this thread-- but I have a quick weight question.
Before DDay I was about 135lbs and a size 4/6. After DDays#1 and 2, I went down to about 120lbs and a size 0. I've since put on about 5lbs and the size 0 jeans are getting tight, so I'm back on a path to getting healthy. I'm also slowly integrating exercise back into my life (although so far I've found that challenging).
I've noticed that since I've started to regain weight, a lot of it is in my stomach. I was always pear-shaped, so this is odd for me.
Does anyone know if weight loss due to stress tends to cause your body to go through significant changes as you begin regaining?
[This message edited by PhantomLimb at 6:15 PM, July 29th (Monday)]
@Phantom, I definitely noticed changes when I stress out. Unfortunately, I tend to gain not lose. If it were the other way around, I'd be a stick figure by now.
[This message edited by GabyBaby at 12:02 PM, July 31st (Wednesday)]
I'm down .9 lbs this week.
Despite the best efforts of the Bay Area, I am down 1.8 lbs from last week. Currently 34.7 lbs away from my goal.
I'm trying not to beat myself up over it. I need to plan better so that I make the time to exercise, and so that I have healthy food to eat, instead of reaching for the fast and convenient stuff.
Hopefully I'll have some progress to post in a couple of weeks.
So I've been back on the wagon (tracking calories, etc on MyFitnessPal) and have added in strength training to get the scale moving in the downward direction again.
Hang in there!
MFP really helps me in that I plan EXACTLY what I'm going to eat a day or two in advance. Then I make sure that what's on my list for that day is the ONLY thing that goes in my lunch bag.
[This message edited by GabyBaby at 8:51 PM, August 4th (Sunday)]
Inconnu, You can do this. I believe in you.
My body fat % went down slightly. It's been so frustrating to cut calories eat right and still have very little results. I've replaced all my strength training workouts with cardio for now just to try and get this body fat back down. I see SO in less than 2 weeks and I want to be looking good for her by then. My goal is to be under 6% body fat and I'm at 6.5% right now. This all started with a weekend of cheat meals and no exercise. I'm so kicking myself for that.
Geez, you'd think I was on the hunt for buried treasure!
Summers are really tough for me. Though I do all my workouts religiously, I have far too many gatherings where there is booze involved.
Even though I have a HUGE picnic this Saturday and weigh in on Sunday morning, I'm really going to try to hit my goal this week.
We shall see!
I need to do some menu planning, then hit the grocery store later today.
How's everyone else doing?
Since then, I've started to cook healthier meals and smaller portions. I haven't found a method that works for me. I'm taking water with me when I go to work, but that's about it. I feel like things are kinda chaotic right now. Should be better once they are in school and things are on a better schedule. Course, that's just an excuse. I can start eating healthier any day. I need to start exercising at home as well. Instead of relying on only zumba.
I'm still looking at scales online and overwhelmed with the choices! I want a digital one that will give me a straight answer. With the scale I have now, I can shift my body to tweak my weight.
Anyone take weight loss pills? Vitamins? Drink protein shakes?
Strength training is killing me, but it feels good once the workout is over.
Typically, my smoothie contains:
1 cup liquid (green tea, almond milk, or water)
1/4 to 1/2 cup fruit
2 handfuls of spinach
1/2 cup cottage cheese OR 1 scoop protein powder
1 Tbsp chia seed
0-2 Splenda packets as needed
Blend and enjoy!
I am allergic to cain sugar, too and lactose -no, it's not easy to eat-I found it even better to maintain weight.
I've always had trouble losing it, except after all of this drama, but found removing those foods for the most part helpful. At first it was stressful, but now is not.
There is also the factor of thyroid, though I don't know the details, but if a thyroid is out of whack, it can mess with weight loss, I've read.
A person is a person, no matter how small. -Dr. Suess
Perserverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
-George Washington
My weight has been steadily going up over the last month (a good thing for me).
I'm going out of town to see SO this weekend. I've always struggled with my diet when I visit her and exercise is almost non existent. So that is something I'm going to try and do a better job with this weekend.
I drink protein powder. I mostly use it in recipes though. I like "Body Fortress" whey protein powder. Walmart.com has it for like $15.
I eat protein bars too. They are a nice and convenient grab and go snack. Just watch the sugar content on some of them. Some of those so-called healthy protein bars have as much sugar as a candy bar.
I like the Pure Protein bars and some the Met-Rx bars. Some of the Met-Rx bars are a little high in sugar though so just read the label.
34.9 lbs to go.
I knew better.
Will catch up next week!
I got in a 7.6 mile bike ride yesterday morning before it got too hot, for a total of 34.6 miles for August. My goal is 50 miles for the month, so I'm pleased with where I am with that. I'm really looking forward to when it starts cooling down here though, so I can ride after work instead of getting up extra early to ride before work.
[This message edited by inconnu at 8:11 AM, August 18th (Sunday)]
Awesome job, inconnu!
I've also walked/jogged 62.8 miles out of the 100 miles goal I am challenging myself with for the month of August.
Finally got the elusive -50 pounds Copper award at WW on Sunday!!!
Was down 5.4 for the last two weeks (missed weigh-in on the 11th). I have really been paying attention to what I eat, when and have really turned up the water consumption.
The weather has been really nice so I've been trying to get on the bike outdoors more. I switch between a hill trail and a flat trail (don't like taking the hill trail in the evening - too many bushes...lol). I managed 2-14 mile bike rides last week with my usual Tuesday night workout.
I am now 47 pounds to my goal!
I visited SO this past weekend and had 2 cheat meals. I did exercise some while I was there but I'm still up in the body fat a little to start the week. I'm back on the diet now though so hopefully I can shed this little bit of pesky fat over the next few weeks. It's so frustrating sometimes.
I used to be on the Eat Clean diet by Tosca Reno. I read her books. Helped me lose 10 lbs.
I haven't heard of the 17 day diet either, but there's so many out there. It's hard to remember all the ones I've heard of.
Okay, after a not good couple of days, I dragged my ass out of bed this morning for a bike ride. I only went 5 miles, and had a pity party for myself mid-ride, but I did it. And I'm at 43.7 miles total for the month, out of my 50 miles goal, with a week left in August.
However, as part of the 180 I have started exercising an hour to an hour and 20 minutes a day. I am doing Zumba, as well as walking 2 miles each day.
I have lost 9lbs in the last week, though I am contributing most of that to eating half, or less of what I was eating.
At what point did you feel you were in a healthy place emotionally to start trying to lose weight.
I do feel better about myself just in the last week.
Up 2 this week. Fallout from DD's birthday party. I'll own it - just a temp setback.
So I've been cutting calories for the last month or so and it's finally starting to pay off. I checked my body fat % today and I've reached my goal of 5.5% body fat. I could tell the difference looking in the mirror yesterday. I look good and feel good.
I went for a 3.5 mile run yesterday in the woods instead of my normal workout DVD. That was fun, I've never done that before. I've been trying to add a little variety and change to my workouts so I don't get bored. I don't want to be so ridged that I can stray once in a while from my normal workout program. Because then it becomes something that I "have" to do. I'll do the same thing with my diet. I allow myself the occasional cheat meal every few weeks.
Speaking of which, I go to see SO this weekend. I did pretty good last time with trying to get exercise in and eating healthy. My main thing while I was there was to try and make healthy choices when possible and focus mainly on portion sizes (calories).
I think my scale is gaslighting me.
I'm down 1 lb.
I replayed the week in my mind, and it was highly stressful. There was the woulda-coulda-shoulda 24th wedding anniversary on Monday, work crap all week, and a friend's unexpected death Wednesday. Oh, and I ate ridiculously badly pretty much all week. WAY too much salt and fried food (which I rarely touch anymore) was eaten twice. Chicken wings no less! And yes, there was some alcohol consumed. Then there was the all-day Golf Outing on Saturday and of course, beer was involved. Plus I didnt track A THING all week. Stupid me!
So, it's back on the horse this week. Instead of taking Sunday as my free day as usual, I worked a charity event and brought my own food fruit, yogurt to tide me over as I was working the food booth. I did break down in the afternoon and had a brat and kraut (gotta summers almost gone) but without a bun and had just tastes of coleslaw and potato salad and a smidgen of their wonderful pulled pork. And only a beer and a half. And I tracked it all!
One thing Ill pass along, especially to those of you in high intensity workout mode, we discussed the importance of pounding proteins on workout days in our WW meeting on Sunday. Eat as much as you can tolerate try to shoot for 100 grams if possible. The other thing we discussed was the perfect post-workout meal to have. Believe it or not, studies show low fat (1%) to skim chocolate milk and nuts (preferably almonds) are the best things to eat.
I am going to really try hard to stay on track even with our friends funeral this week. Im always amazed at how much damage salt and stress can do to your diet!
on the bad news side, I did the same damn thing with the scale as I did last week. Friday morning showed me at 150.8, down 2.8 lbs for the month. I got on the scale this morning, and it was back at 152.4.
Personally, I'm going with my Friday weigh-ins.
Ajsmom, I'm sorry about your friend.
As far as comfort eating goes, that's a tough one. I did the reverse right after d-day, and each d-day thereafter. I couldn't eat, and dropped a lot of weight, in a very unhealthy manner. And I've seen people here on SI have health issues because of not eating and not drinking after d-day that I'm hesitant to tell you to limit food intake.
Can you substitute healthier food for some of the comfort food you're eating? Eat fruit instead of ice cream, that sort of thing?
If possible, go for a walk or do some exercise when you get the urge to grab an unhealthy snack.
Don't bring the junk food in the house.
Make sure you're drinking enough water, too.
Hi Walking!
I wanted to second what Inconnu said. I have a monster sweet tooth and what works best for me is to either not bring junk food into the house or to make my own versions, but with less sugar (but full flavor).
Well, I lost 3.6 of the 4.6 gained last week which just drives me batty. I really didn't do anything differently, but obviously was more careful about salt. I tell ya, it's a killer for weight loss maintance, especially when I think of how salty the foods were that I ate the week of my gain.
We are switching our workout schedule this week to a full hour of Body Attack and a half hour of CXWORX Tuesdays and Thursdays with Body Attack alone on Sundays. I'm not sure if I can handle BA three times a week, but we'll see.
Welcome, Walking! The rule of thumb for junk food in the house is instead of saying no to junk food once at the grocery store, you have to say it over and over once it's in your house.
Check out Fitness Blender on youtube. They have a bunch of workout videos of varying lengths.
No longer tracking the pounds, after I sat in my DD's therapy last week and heard myself reassuring her about concerns with hitting a target weight. "It's about being healthy, making hundreds of little smart choices every day. Those are the real victories, not hitting a number on a scale, honey."
Um, Miss. Pot? Meet Ms. Kettle.
So, duly self-chastened as I am, my victories and opportunities for improvement (note: not failures) will be about those little choices.
Today I did 20 minutes of Zumba after a full night's sleep. And I passed up a soda for a water with lunch.
Look at me, being all "good example mom" and everything.
I also decided to start measuring myself, so in the 2 weeks that I have been measuring, I burnt 9.5"!
Losing inches is definitely motivation when the scale isn't moving!
I'm -1.2 for the week, so I can keep the Copper coin without any guilt.
Down 1 pound at weigh in this week.
I feel like a newborn!
So in essence, I stayed the same.
I bought a new digital scale. No more leaning to adjust my weight! While I don't like the number on the scale, I like being able to look down and see a set number.
It's less than 10 months until my wedding. Maybe I'll be able to stay on track with that for motivation! My mom is also trying to lose weight. We made an agreement last night to check in with each other each week with our progress (we bowl every Wednesday). Of course I want to tell her that I'm losing, so that's some more motivation for me!!
I need to get back into zumba. I've been slacking on going since July. Part of it is that my favorite instructor hasn't been teaching as much and part of it is that I'm disappointed in my lack of results when I was going frequently. I need to go occasionally, at least!
I should start measuring myself again too. Thanks for the reminder, mixed.
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Speaking of which. I haven't been exercising much. Just a walk here and there. I've been pretty busy at work and since my job is pretty physical it's not like I'm not exercising at all. I'm not making any strength gains but I've been maintaining my body fat %. I'm at 6.5%. I'd like to be a little bit lower but I'm not complaining.
After Halloween, when work starts to slow down, I'm going to kick my exercising into high gear and workout hard all winter. I guess I'm giving myself permission to cruise on the exercise part of things for a little bit. I'm still really watching what I eat though.
Your job has like a super mega workout.
How did you do this week Jo2Love?
I've been on a honey crisp apple kick lately. I can't get enough. Which is way better than eating chips. I started exercising again. I'm back on track.
I think I'm having an unofficial cheat day today. Although a cheat day for me means trail mix, peanuts, and a lean pocket. Not exactly a cheat day but I'll just tell myself that.
Body fat % under 6% this morning. I've been working a lot the last few weeks so I'm sure that's helping me out considering I haven't been exercising.
Hopefully, I can continue to make healthier food choices. I'm thinking about going a week without pop/soda to see how that goes. Usually, I can't go more than a day or two... I'm addicted. I'll need to find a healthy replacement drink.
working towards D...I can't pretend anymore
**If I edit I'm correcting a typo!**
Welcome stronger.
So this week I got my body fat % down to below 5.5%. I've been trying to get back to that for probably 6 months now. The last month and a half I cut back on my calories and really focused on my diet and have been steadily loosing body fat. I was at 7% 5 weeks ago.
I'm still off my the exercising thing but I have been working a lot this past week. As long as work is slowed up some I'm going to start back up with my workouts November 1st.
Unfortunately, with D-day happening two days ago, now all I can think about is comfort-eating. I don't even want to think about how many points I ate yesterday. I have no idea how to stay on track. I'm just too distracted and upset, and I'm already planning on skipping my weigh-in and meeting next week because I can't face up to it. I know that's a terrible idea, but I just can't imagine walking in there.
"Are you hurting the one you love?
You said you got to heaven, but it wasn't enough."
Welcome to the Healthy You thread.
I'm down 1 lb. I still have zero motivation to exercise.
Considering how stressful it got there for a while, I haven't done as badly as I expected to. There's been no weight gain, and possibly a slight loss, which is a really good thing. But I haven't exercised either, and I need to get back on track with that.
It looks like there's a walking path near the office building where my new job is. Now that the weather is getting nicer here, I may start walking at lunch.
[This message edited by inconnu at 7:29 PM, October 28th (Monday)]
I'm glad you are ok. That had to be scary.
Oh, and btw, a VW beetle can take out a Dodge Ram pickup. The pickup turned left in front of me, failing to properly yield, and I pretty much t-boned it in the passenger door. The pickup rolled. The Beetle took the impact, went crunch in the front, and stopped right on the spot.
I was planning on starting my exercising again November 1st but it looks like I'm going to be busy at work for the next few weeks. I may be firing my employee so that means it will be all Myname doing the work. So there will be plenty of exercise.
ETA: Welcome Embee.
[This message edited by Myname at 8:30 PM, October 28th (Monday)]
Life seems to have temporarily gotten in my way missed two WW meetings and was up 2.4 at Sundays weigh-in. TOTALLY expected, given the stress Ive been under lately. Well, that and the corned beef hash n eggs and salted peanuts I had on Saturday. Salt is a killer, folks! So, back on track it is! I also didnt track at all those two weeks very bad, very bad. Id eat food and say Well, I think thats 3 points nope, thats not following the program!
The Y keeps messing with our class schedule and its been tough to get on track there. Things seemed to have settled and it looks like my classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as Sunday afternoons. cha, right Sunday afternoons for The Commish
if I make 3 until the end of football season, Ill be shocked. Ill have to get something in on Saturdays then when the Badgers dont play.
Can you tell where my REAL priorities are?
[This message edited by ajsmom at 10:03 AM, October 30th (Wednesday)]
I just joined WW's this past Thursday to get these last 11 lbs off. I'm down 4 solid pounds as of today
I'm only doing the on-line version but I'm tracking every single thing, including allocating my points in the morning for my wine in the evening
I'm motivated!!
I'm tracking every single thing, including allocating my points in the morning for my wine in the evening
That's my girl!
Said a friend.
I haven't gone for my morning power walk for almost two weeks. I don't know why I suddenly stopped when I've been doing it for months now
It's so dark in the mornings, so I'll wait until the time change this weekend and start back up
Im hurting like a you-know-what this morning. Did Body Attack and Body Pump right after yesterday and I think it was a wee bit much one right after the other. I havent taken BP since February and take BA three times a week, so I thought it would be a snap.
It wasn't.
Good Golly, Miss Molly even my fingernails hurt!
[This message edited by ajsmom at 11:32 AM, November 4th (Monday)]
Do you weigh yourself every day? I do but my official weigh in is on Thursdays. As of right now, I'm down 6.5 pounds since Oct 25th...I figure that's a good steady loss...not too fast and not too slow. That leaves me with 5 pounds left.
I feel much more in control of making good decisions and also being able to splurge now and then
I just cross my fingers every time I walk into our meeting. I do weigh in on the same scale and wear the same clothes though, which makes the WW leaders ...oh well, it works for me!
At my doctor's they always subtract 2 pounds for clothes - not the case there.
Last week my DD and I joined the online WW's. I HATE counting anything (unless it's M&M's ).
She is my motivator, and motivation.
My weigh-in day is Wed, and I lost 3!!
I am tracking everything! And found it's actually kind of fun.
I have been circuit training for 8 yrs so the exercise is not the same as if I just started. Altho I have added MORE cardio LOVE those extra point days!!
So hopefully you all will let me back in?????
I weigh in on Sundays. I am eating healthy about 95% of the time. I still have no desire to exercise. I just can't find the motivation. Aggghh.
Apparently it makes a huge difference that I can't eat at my desk at my new job. And, I also have farther to walk to get to the office. Last job, I parked pretty much right outside the front door. This job, I'm parking on the 1st level in the garage, and the office is on the 6th floor. The walkway is on the 3rd floor, so I've been taking the stairs to and from that, then walking to the building, then taking the elevator the rest of the way.
There's a gym I can use for free in the building, and a walking path that leads off somewhere. I haven't explored either of those yet. My boss works out during lunch, and he goes to lunch the same time I do. I'm not too comfortable with the idea of working out in front of him, but eventually I think I'll see how crowded the gym is after work. As soon as I figure out some more portable lunches, I want to see where the walking path goes.
I am down 2.5 for this last week. 5.5 for 2 weeks is so great for me. DD is also down 5!
I'm grudgingly getting the hang of tracking. Love the scanner app!
This week my goal is to start using up all the exercise points I get. Still ramping up the cardio too. It seemed counterp-productive to ADD pts every day, but I can now have chocolate!!
it's amazing what not being able to snack at my desk does.
Two weeks ago, I went up .4 but ended up losing 1.6 at this week's weigh-in, so I'm back to happy.
We did the very interesting Thanksgiving Day exercise of what you plan to eat that day in our meeting Sunday. A true eye-opener!
Let's just say, I'll use all of that day's points and most of my extras for the week given my plans with friends.
But I'm not going to obsess...it's one day in the whole year. That said, the holidays are always challenging for me with parties and such. I'm really going to try hard not to overdo things!
Last Friday I tried out a bootcamp workout class. My abs are still feeling it.
It will all be ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's not the end
Happily remarried to a wonderful man (Aussie). I think I found the right guy and the right finger this time.
Great job...that's awesome!! I'm sure you feel really good too
I weighed in this morning and I'm done 8lbs...4 more to go
Of course you're welcome to join us!!
I'm really hoping this week isn't a program blower. I'm trying to think ahead as to how to enjoy the holiday and not derail my goal. I'm *thisclose* to setting a pretty big milestone.
We did an exercise in WW last week which had us take what we thought we might eat for Thanksgiving and total the points up. If I stick with what I thought I'd eat, I'll use up the entire day's points just on food. But then there's the wine...
Still, I've vowed to really watch portions and snacking and to enjoy myself without beating myself up at the end of the day. So not worth that.
Fortunately, where I'm headed there will be no appetizers (thank you, early starting football games) and that will really help as I'm a bit of a nosher.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
JM and I began a weight loss program last week. It's a clinic with nutritional counseling, lab work, optional injections (B vitamins, and some fat burning amino acids or something.) and phentermine. We also bought an elliptical trainer for the house.
We are both at very close to our heaviest weights. Both at high risk for type 2 diabetes. So we started this program. His goal is to lose 49 lbs. I need to lose at least 65.
Weigh in was Monday. He went before I did and texted that he had lost 9.2 lbs. I was freaking out and worried that I would not have lost anything, but when I went, I lost 5 lbs. It's very exciting and motivating to see the results.
The nutritional plan is low carb and high protein as much as possible. Not really as drastic as Atkins, so I'm more likely to stick with it than Atkins.
So, that's my weight story. Look forward to hanging out here with y'all.
Way to go on your losses!
Well, despite strapping on the food trough on Thanksgiving and drinking like a sailor Wednesday night and throughout Thursday, I still managed to lose 1.8 pounds.
My WW point total for Thursday? 51. I'm allowed 26/day.
I would so have been happy with staying even or, as I had given myself, a one pound gain.
Super happy! Thank you, Body Attack!!!
Just .4 to go for a - 60 pound loss since 9/2/12. No medal at WW for that number, but it's well on my way. New bling arrives at - 75.
Weigh in today: no weight loss but no gain and my body fat % dropped. That always happens with me when I start an exercise program so not too upset. JM will weigh I later this afternoon.
JM lost 3 1/2 lbs. men make me sick... So easy for them to lose weight.
[This message edited by HFSSC at 6:12 PM, December 2nd (Monday)]
This morning I was down another 1.5. Total of 7, on WW.
My daughter and I have a goal of 10 before Xmas vacation. She's at 9-1/2! But, hey, she IS way younger than me!
I have been lifting weights for 8 yrs so can't do much heavier weights than I have been, BUT I did up my cardio this week .
The GREAT news is today my doc told me if I get my BP down to 110 for a month I can go off the meds!! YEAH!! So cardio, here I come!!!!
A few more pounds and I get to go down a size in my jeans! (which, of course, I already have in my closet )
"Even a dead fish will go with the flow. Don't be a dead fish." - my pastor.
My body fat% dropped from 48.5 to 47.1.
I'm so charged up now!
I joined a local weight loss/management group but I'm the youngest one there and not feeling any motivation from that group. I'll stick with it though because maybe the weekly weigh-in will motivate me. I want to get back to my "young self" weight and looks. I think I've let myself go a bit. Try to re-invent myself (for lack of better words) and feel better about myself.
Tonight is weigh-in night (officially) but I still can't stay off the scale each day at home (not that it does any good because I.LOVE.FOOD). I dropped a good chunk of weight right after d-day but I've gotten it all back
My goal is 50 pounds. Help me do this!
p.s. I hate exercise but will try ( a little) and it is way too icy to be walking outside here.
I have even more motivation now....(I'll post on general as to why)...
I'm down 1.5 pounds from last check in.
What can I do for exercise when it is sub-zero outside and we don't live anywhere near a gym?
I do yoga sporadically and plan to incorporate it with these sets -- it just uses your body weight for resistance.
I couldn't do a few of them due to neck/shoulder issues, but I can pick and choose the ones that work for me.
Pushups are my nemesis.
I'm going to be hurting tomorrow. In a good way!
Through groupon, I discovered there is a new yoga/pilates/exercise studio near me that actually offers classes I'm interested in after work. So I bought the groupon (unlimited classes for 1 month) and will be checking them out in January.
I've got 3 months until I hit the big 5-0. So my goal is to be fit and fabulous at 50.
I managed to avoid much of it as well, since I don't really like baked goods anyway (people couldn't believe I was actually refusing homemade shortbread from our resident Scot...), but wine and dark chocolate, that's another story.
Since I can't drink on the job, that's a good thing.
Expect that class to be packed to the rafters, it'll be January after all. I plan on staying motivated to do it at home where there's lots of space and nobody sweating on me.
If I can master a full plank for more than 10 seconds, I'll be celebrating.
[This message edited by FaithFool at 12:17 PM, December 29th (Sunday)]
Happy (early) New Year!
We did an excursion every day, and I worked out in the spa both days at sea. And we only ate our regular meals.
Since we were going away for the holiday any cookies I made were brought to work BEFORE we left, so the house was empty when we got back.
We have both been stuck, tho, for a few weeks, so we recommitted today!!
Faithfool, I received a fb thing for the plank. 30 days! You start out at only 20 seconds (ONLY!) and, should, at the 30 day mark be able to hold it for 4 minutes!! Altho I already hold for 1-1/2 min, I will still use the increments and see how far I get in a month.
PM me if you would like the link.
Here goes!
I gave myself a 5 pound window during the holidays so that I wouldn't stress myself out. All told, I ended up gaining 1.6 pounds through the Christmas rush then lost 3 between Christmas and New Year's thanks to an awful cold/sinus bug.
The crud has kept me from the Y, though I did go on Sunday and pert near died. Was going to go today but we're at ridiculous sub zero wind chills and thought twice about walking out with a sweaty body into a freezing car. Will attempt again on Thursday when it's going to be a balmy 20 degrees.
The Y has also changed the entire class schedule so I have to revisit when I'll be able to go to catch the classes I like. Right now, it's looking like a lot of spin in my future, which is OK, but not what I enjoy.
Happy New Year, everyone!
I really need to exercise to increase my HDL (good cholesterol) because my Dr and I have reached the limit of what meds can do and it is still only 26. It started at 17 so the increase is great, but it really needs to be at 40 at a minimum.
In 2013 I started to walk during lunch when 1) I was in the office (which is most days); 2) the weather was nice (most days in spring and fall, not so much in summer and winter); and 3) I had time (about 50/50). I am happy about that, but it still is not enough. In a good week I walked 2-3 days. In a bad week I walked 0. And December was all bad so I walked 0 the entire month.
I am focusing on exercise and not weight loss, but I do also need to lose weight. I just HATE "dieting" and tracking my food. I get way to obsessed with it to the point where all I do is think about food -- what I ate, what I didn't eat, what I will eat in the future,... ugh. Instead I try to increase my consumption of fruits and veggies and limit junk food and fried food.
I wish everyone a healthy 2014!
I also got the chain cleaner I ordered last week, so I can clean the chain on my bicycle. I still need to do it, but at least I have what I need now.
I'm going to try to get to some exercise classes a couple of nights after work this week. There's a stretching one I want to try, plus a yoga class. And since I'm posting about them, that means I have to go, right?
y'all have a happy, healthy week!
Lost about 50 lbs in about 12 weeks after D-Day on a very strict medically supervised low calorie, low carb, high protein diet. I followed it perfectly - never cheated once - but if I'm honest, I really did it as a fuck you to my ex, who didn't think I had what it took to be disciplined to lose weight. Once I started eating normally again - and started to not care what my ex thought of me - the weight started to creep back.
I've been through dieting phases since then but never really stuck with it for more than a few weeks at a time. I finally think I am ready to do it for me and nobody else.
I have started back on a low carb diet and switched gyms. I didn't really like the gym I belonged to and I would find excuses to not go. I have been to my new gym every day since I joined last week.
So I am feeling good about this right now and I'm trying to do ut the right way and not just find a quick fix.
With the New Year, WW launched a new twist to their Points Plus program (they do this every year) to help jump start new members so the bulk of our discussion this week was on that. Its basically a two-week menu plan consisting of high doses of what they call their Power Foods heavy on lean proteins, whole grains, veggies, fruit and fat-free dairy. Two of the new folks did this and they both reported 5+ pound losses over the two weeks. Im just going to stick with my points program, especially seeing as Ill be visiting AJ this weekend through Tuesday and have no idea whats in store for me food wise. Something tells me high doses of healthy food will not be the offerings.
With the change to my Y schedule, it was looking like a lot of spin to replace the classes that have been changed, and although I love it for the intensity, it is hell on my bad foot (and frankly my arse) plus I dont want to spend the money on cycling shoes for a class I only take occasionally. With that, I think I'll meet with my trainer to see what she recommends.
Im going to try Turbo Kick and Body Pump tonight and see how that goes. I took kick boxing years ago and liked it, and have taken Body Pump a handful of times the past few months so we'll see how this combo goes.
Have a great week everyone! Ill update again on the 26th.
[This message edited by ajsmom at 2:57 PM, January 13th (Monday)]
Maybe the biggest weight I'm losing is the stress from my WBF's actions. I decided not to carry them around with me any more.
Soooo now one of my first steps is eating right and working out. This is day 6. It's getting easier. It helps to be around other people who are trying to accomplish this too... so I just wanted to say Hi
Clothes feel better. I feel better.
During lunch, I called to set up my 1st class using the groupon I bought. It's a new, small exercise studio close to where I live that offers evening classes. I talked to the owner today, and she says the Friday evening classes don't have many participants so it'll most likely just be me. I think I'll be getting my money's worth with this groupon, since I'll be essentially getting a private hour session with a trainer.
I have been to the gym EVERY DAY for 45 minutes. I alternate days between moderate paced cardio and light cardio right now, just to get my body adjusted to new activity levels.
I didn't really count calories, just made low carb and low sugar choices. I am going to start counting calories again through MyFitnessPal next week.
[This message edited by Whalers11 at 1:18 PM, January 17th (Friday)]
Just signed up for my 2nd class, for tomorrow morning, since I have the day off from work.
Since then I've let my weight creep back up. After another disappointing number on the scale I knew I had to get back on track. I'm happy to report in the last 2 weeks I'm down 5.5 lbs!!! I also decided to make an effort to get back to the gym. I didn't start until Monday and if I go every day through the 31st I'll get my ins discount. So far I've either walked, cycled or elliptical for a total of 20 miles!
I did not walk most of last week. I was frustrated with teh speaker on my laptop (I was using my laptop to listen to music) AND commercials (streaming radio for variety) AND some songs that I felt could not end soon enough. I realized that listening to music while I walk only works for very short time frames before I want to stop and then the walking becomes a chore. I also tried to read while I walked, but that did not work.
So I ordered some laptop speakers from Amazon and downloaded a Stephen King audio book (found a site with great prices btw -- $8 rather than $25-30). and it worked!! Yesterday I walked for almost an hour while listening to the preface and chapter 1. Today I walked for 30 minutes while listening to most of chapter 2. I have made a rule that I cannot listen to the audio book unless I am walking on the treadmill. I can envisions myself walking for 16 hours strait once I get the the climax of the story!
Back on the horse(s) this week - regular Y schedule (provided the Polar Vortex doesn't play havoc with their schedules) and counting points.
Have a great week everyone!
Lunch or dinner out with friends is fair game since it's usually on a weekend anyhow.
I put two words into my phone that pop up every day at 4:00 pm after work: TAKE CONTROL.
That has helped motivate me to bypass the wine store on the way home.
I've pretty much eliminated dairy from my grocery list and am making my own nut milk for tea (it's TOO EASY).
Eating clean and veggie most days, whole grains, hummus, eggs and salads.
Now that it's getting light out after work I get off the bus a few stops earlier and walk up a street with a wicked hill which gets my heart rate up like nobody's business. From there it's a pleasant 20 minute hike home.
Since I don't own a car and live on a small mountain, grocery or wine store stops involve another hike down and up yet another wicked hill, with a full backpack on the way home.
That's my gym.
Also started back with a pretty strenuous yoga set every other day.
All good.
Keep up the great work everybody!
[This message edited by FaithFool at 8:26 PM, January 27th (Monday)]
hi ajsmom I'm also counting points and dealing with the polar vortex! Can't wait for spring.
So I just fired up Fitday again after many years away. It's a fabulous tool for tracking intake and exercise.
At my age I'm apparently supposed to be tapering down to about 2000 calories a day. I'm way over that for my activity level, so that explains a lot.
Even with cutting way back on alcohol, it's going to take some scrutiny and swapping out things on my food list, plus bumping up the burn factor, to make anything move here.
But I'm sick today so I'm going to get well first, then it will be biking season again.
[This message edited by FaithFool at 2:07 PM, January 30th (Thursday)]
I'll take it.
Great to see so many others having success as well. Cheers to us!
BW - Me (29)
WH - Him my JH sweetheart (34)
Married - 8 years
2 babies - DD (4) and DD (1)
OW#1 - PA with classmate for 2 months
OW#2 - Some slut living oversees that needs a green card. EA & PA going on for ye
[This message edited by SI Staff at 7:01 PM, February 2nd (Sunday)]
So together we have been on a low salt, low fat, low carb, low sugar diet. We have greatly increased our fruits and veggies and cut out nearly all sweets and high fat meats. We have taken a cautious approach to exercise, walking 30 minutes 3 to 4 times a week and trying to move more at home.
He has lost 17 lbs, and I have lost 10 lbs. I'm so happy! We both have a lot more to lose, but I feel like this is a good start. I need to include some weight lifting, but think I'll start low and work on reps.
I am not sure if I have lost weight because I keep forgetting to weigh myself first thing in the morning. But my legs feel slimmer in my jeans. If I really wanted to lose weight then I would stop drinking (I type as I take a sip of my drink...) I obviously do not want to lose weight that badly
WH keeps blaming his cheating on my weight gain.
BrooklynLove, you know that is crap right? He is blameshifting, do not allow those ugly thoughts to enter you mind.
I have been eating my feelings the last 2 weeks.
(((jo2love))) HTH
I am backsliding. Please kick my butt.
JessicaFL127, consider you butt officially kicked! Now get out there and exercise!!
DD and I are still on WW. We did so well, even on our cruise. Since then?? Nada!! Both of us.
It hit me this morning that the reason I am probably not losing is I am taking steps to S/D my H. Although yesterday was actually the first time that I totally didn't care what I ate, I think the coritsol in my system is just f'ng me up!!
Oh well, at least I haven't gained any of the weight I lost, right?
And I ran my first complete mile today, at work-out! I HATE to run so this is BIG for me
I am cheering for all of you!
ff, the piloxing class was really cool. It's boxing, pilates, and some dance mixed together. I am so not coordinated enough to manage all the moves, but I had a lot of fun.
I lost 2 lbs. Still have another 15-17 to go.
I need a reminder to exercise.
After the birthday trip to see the boy and that humiliating Super Bowl I had to suffer through, I'm down 2.2.
Like inconnu, I've been sick with my second round of a nasty sinus infection since January that had worked its way into my chest. This one put me on a cycle of the good old Z-Pack so I didn't work out at all last week. Breathing took precedence.
Went yesterday for the hour long Body Attack and got through about 3/4's of it before the lungs felt like they were going to explode. My next chance to take that is Thursday but I may take a spin class before that to get back into the groove.
Can't wait for winter to be done. I wanna ride my bike.
Can't wait for winter to be done. I wanna ride my bike.
Me, too. Apparently I've become rather spoiled by spring happening in February here, and this year we're actually having a winter. I know it's nothing like your winter, but it's still not bike riding weather yet, for me at least.
I'm still not feeling up to doing an exercise class so I skipped tonight's piloxing. Hopefully by Wednesday's cardio class that will change. Like ajsmom said, breathing takes precedence, though.
And if I survive the bike ride, I'm going to go to pilates class tomorrow night.
I don't usually own a scale.. I hate them... I've always been obsessed with the number it shows me... but I decided to buy one to see how much weight I've really gained....
I was NOT happy with the number it showed me... I had never been that weight b4 (only once when I was pregnant with my first) I thought, something has to be done....!!!
I friend of mine lost a lot of weight a few years ago bc she started counting calories... she hates working out, so it made sense to her and it worked...
I decided to give it a try (since I hate working out too) and I'm proud to say that I've lost a total of 12.6 lbs!! JUST counting calories actually works :) I know I should be including some sort of work out regimen into my schedule...... but I haven't found anything that I really like...
I still have about 10lbs b4 I reach my goal... but I know I can do it :)
I have a pair of jeans that wouldn't go above my thighs. I can now get them all the way up but can't zip them yet.
I've managed to get to the gym and earned a lot of activity points. I'm biking which has virtual routes to ride. I did 7.5 miles in 40 minutes some of the grades were 30%! I'm considering hiring a personal trainer. I need to look into this a bit more.
Now I have even more reason to get myself fit and in better shape. My DD#4 is going to be married on Jun 21, 2014!
My dr and I made some drastic changes to my diet 3 1/2 months ago. I cut my calorie intake to 1400 or less/day and cut out almost all white flour, white rice, corn, sugar and white potatoes. At my 3 month check up, I'd lost 1 pound. To be at a healthy weight for my height, I need to lose 50. It just seems impossible.
Don't give up! you just have to find what works best for you..
Good luck! and I know you can do it...
Anyway, I walked for more than an hour yesterday and I am about to hop on the treadmill for 30 minutes before taking a shower then grocery shop and all my other "Sunday" chores.
musiclovingmom, have you added any exercise? Sometimes when you drastically cut calories the body tries to "hoard" weight by slowing the metabolism because it thinks you are entering a famine phase of "feast or famine" life. Adding exercise can kick up your metabolism, even just walking 30 minutes 3-5 times a week. Also, the body sometimes shuffles the weight around so you do not see weight loss but you do notice clothes being looser. Don;t get discouraged! Keep doing what you are doing and maybe add some walks into your routine.
Lost -3.8 pounds last week, though I will admit it was one of the most stressful weeks I've had in a long time.
Certainly not the way to lose it, but I'll take it.
musiclovingmom - don't give up - it takes time for your body to recognize the changes in your diet. Make sure you are eating as many proteins as possible - they fill you up and keep you full. Balance is key - also drink as much water as you can tolerate. Watch sodium intake and make sure you are getting enough fruits and vegetables.
You can do this!!!
I lost 3.7 the first week.. but haven't come anywhere near that since then...
I lose anywhere from .5 lbs to 1.5 lbs a week... slowwwwww process
How do you get over feeling disappointed when you step on the scale and what you see is not what you expected? Every time I haven't lost as much as I think I have I want to give up.
My dr and I made some drastic changes to my diet 3 1/2 months ago. I cut my calorie intake to 1400 or less/day and cut out almost all white flour, white rice, corn, sugar and white potatoes. At my 3 month check up, I'd lost 1 pound. To be at a healthy weight for my height, I need to lose 50. It just seems impossible.
[This message edited by rekindle at 1:26 AM, February 28th (Friday)]
Anyone have luck with myfitnesspal?
YEP! this is what I use... I love it! I've lost 12 lbs!!
I did gain .6 lbs this week :( bc I went over my normal 1300 calories a few days this week....
Hopefully next week I'll lose the weight I gained....
I know it's easier to say don't get discouraged than to do so, but please, give yourself some credit. You have a lot on your plate and the transition from breast feeding (when you HAVE to eat more) is tough.
A lifestyle change is HARD! I had this grandiose idea I could lose 100 pounds in a year. That was the goal I set. Then my body stepped in and decided that it wasn't going to happen that fast. Here I am now 18 months later, down 63 of the 100 and Ive learned to be OK with it. Sure, I had a huge loss last week but I average between .8 and 1.2 a week when I lose and thats OK.
I knew going into this lifestyle change I needed an army, so I joined the Y and Weight Watchers. One of the reasons I joined Weight Watchers was because I knew a couple of things about how this was going to go for me. First, like here on SI, I needed a community to support me. My family and friends are all well-intended but they severely add to my breaks in willpower and I knew if I was going to succeed I needed reinforcements.
Next, though I thought I did, I really didnt know how to eat healthy. I have learned over these months that eating perceived healthy foods can be very unhealthy for you. I had this habit of eating salad all.the.time to the point of near repulsion at the thought of it. Over time, Ive learned that their plan is what I like to call an algorithm of healthy eating a combination of some fat, the good carbs, fiber and protein and thats what I now base my diet on. I dont deny myself a cookie here or there or even a cheeseburger if thats what Im really craving. I just adjust my diet for the rest of that week and live! So to you I say have those mashed potatoes and cornbread just know that you cant eat a ton of it portions are a big part of controlling your diet. Twice last week I had garlic mashed potatoes and still had a loss it can happen!
I so wish you liked water. Im fortunate and do and it does make a difference. Have you tried fresh squeezed lemons or limes in it? There is also an online recipe for cucumber water its fantastic! As to other foods, Google MUFAS these are foods specific to targeting fat burning. I would venture to guess there will be some on that list that you would enjoy.
One of the things Ive learned through WW is to eat as it suits you. I eat sporadically through the day and am pretty scheduled a banana around 9 a.m., Steel Cut oats at 10 a.m., handful of almonds around 11:30 or so, lunch (typically soup or sandwich with fresh deli turkey on 100 calorie bread thins, cottage cheese, fruit or veggies) before 1 p.m., then fruit or a Greek style yogurt (LOADED with protein some as high as 15 grams) as a snack in the afternoon. I try to eat dinner (usually a protein, veggies, fruit) before 8 p.m. and usually have another snack like another yogurt in the evening if I feel hungry.
Knowing you have littles around, have you looked at some of the DVD exercise programs? Check out your local library and take a few out to see what appeals to you. Years ago, I did the Beach Body programs and they were fantastic a full workout in 45 minutes!
Finally, this is a journey not a trip around the block, so please dont get discouraged by what you arent seeing on the scale. Your body is changing and it will catch up to what youre doing
it just takes time, my friend!
Stick with us you can do this!
[This message edited by ajsmom at 8:56 AM, February 28th (Friday)]
Other good news - I had my health check screening at work today and my numbers all look pretty good. My triglycerides are down a bunch and my good cholesterol is up. My bad and overall cholesterol is a little above where it should be and my blood sugar count is below average. YEA!
I haven't been walking nearly as much here. When I lived in DC, I was easily walking 3-4 miles a day just to get around, sometimes more. Here it's not an option.
SO I bought an elliptical! It's a nice one, the quality you'd find in a gym, a few years old but well maintained. It was just delivered mid week and I got on it the first time today, did 1.75 miles in 30 minutes, burned a hundred odd calories...not much but I was feeling a burn, which is a good sign (or a not so good sign )
I'd like to set a monthly goal for myself. Those who run/walk/elliptical, what are your goals?
x hours/month?
x miles/month?
something else?
Do you have speed goals? calorie goals? any of that?
I'm just not sure where I should start. I walked because it got me from point A to point B.
I have signed up for myfitnesspal and I'm excited to get started. I had no idea how to count calories and exercise before this!
It's funny you posted about yours, because I just used mine today for the 1st time in well over a year. Right now, my goal is just to use it. Over all, my goal is 30 minutes of exercise 4-5 days a week. It may end up being that I only get on the elliptical once a week, because I bought a piloxing DVD that I really like, but I'll just see how it goes. The elliptical is a convenient way to work out - just crank up some music and try to ignore the way I keep gasping for breath.
JM is down almost 32lbs.
This is SO cool!
Lovehatelove - that is amazing!
I have signed up for myfitnesspal and I'm excited to get started. I had no idea how to count calories and exercise before this!
Thank you!! It's really difficult in the beginning to count calories.. I was hungry CONSTANTLY!! It takes a lot of self control to not munch on chips or other junk during the day..
I did lose the weight I gained a few weeks back (.6lbs) and then some.. I'm down a total of 13.5 lbs..!
I actually had to buy new pants bc all of mine are too loose on me... Guess there could be worse things :)
Sending encouraging mojo to all of you!
Way to go!
Jaded - I too have a 100 pound loss goal. You're right, it won't go fast but slow and steady wins this race. It's taken me 17 months to lose the 63 I've lost on WW, and I'm good with it.
I look at this journey as ridding my body of fat, not losing it - because I never want it back!
Down a wee bit -.4 - from last week, but a loss is a loss so I'll take it.
For my height, I know I'm at a healthy weight... I'm at my goal as far as pants size goes..... I just wanna see the number I want on the scale....
stupid scale and body image issues...
What an inspiration you are for having lost so much! I will look to you for guidance! I am not going to meetings but I am doing a weekly weigh in with the life coach/dietitian. It is a free service provided by my employer, a hospital. I am shooting for that 10% of my body weight loss before I get serious adding exercise. In the meantime, I look for ways to get off my big ole butt and do things with the kids. H has severe CHF due to his heart attack, so he can't really workout with me. His job is physical (auto mechanic) so just going to work is a struggle for him. My DD, 18, has been a dancer all her life and she is going to teach me some barre routines as well as some tap dance workout stuff. Before I am 50 I would like to be able to do some backpacking and back country camping. That's the goal, as well as the wish to have my Betty Boopish figure at least somewhat back!
Do you go to meetings? What do you think has been the key to your long term success?
I understand your hesitancy to start exercising right away, but Im going to give you something to think about. I give a lot of the credit to my success in that I joined WW and the Y simultaneously. I took a 7 week Coach Me class that included an assessment of my fitness level and then the trainer designed a program around that and my goals. I am embarrassed now at how poorly fit I was when I started that. For example, I think I made 2 minutes on the elliptical set at level 1. I started doing a half hour of cardio (15 min on the elliptical, 15 mins on the recumbent bike), a series of weight resistance training and a series of mat/floor core work, sometimes using the bands. I committed to it and did this three times a week. I would schedule it into my planner and my family and friends knew what my Y Days were so as not to schedule things Id want to attend.
Once I completed that program, I moved into taking fitness classes. I now take Body Attack and CXWORK (Les Mills programs) three times a week and on occasion do Body Pump for the resistance side of things. When I do hit the elliptical now, I can rip off 45 minutes to an hour at level 7 pretty easily. Yeah, Ive gotten better at it! I also ride my bike in warm weather a lot!
I think the reason Ive had such success is the combo of the two and sticking with it. I need to do my measurements again soon, but when I had lost the first 50 pounds I also lost about 29 inches from various body parts. Ive gone down 4 sizes and am about to slide into another. I rent my clothes right now from Goodwill or consignment stores. I buy nice brand name things for very little cost, and then donate them back to Goodwill when they are too big for me.
Let me know if you need any other tips!
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I have My Fitness Pal, but I haven't updated it in awhile. I should add my exercise that I did today.
I'm also making an effort to go back to Zumba classes. I'm hoping that if I attend a few classes I will get hooked again and be able to stay focused on my goals.
Thanks for all the input. I will think about what you have said about the exercise. My first employer provided life coach session is next week. I am waiting to see if they offer anything else that is free of charge to me. They asked for measurements in my initial paperwork, so I am thinking they will be talking with me about exercise. We have a room not far from my office in the hospital that has free weights, one eliptical machine, and one treadmill. It is free for employees to use. I go to work early (4:30 am, I do this voluntarily so I can be home by 3pm to get youngest DS off bus) so I am thinking if there is a way I can defunk before clocking in then that might work for me. I am a medical coder and my job is very sedentary. I have used an elip before, as well as a treadmill. I enjoy listening to music and trashy, historical romance audiobooks while working out.
DD is also thinking of becoming a certified Zumba instructor. She is graduating high school this year and is thinking of jobs she can do while she is attending college. She currently teaches dance at the studio she attends. I am hopeful she will help motivate my wide load too.
We don't have a Y here, but there are several good health clubs. My budget doesn't allow for that at this time, but I am hopeful that this new "healthy me" program my employer is building will include a better discount for families to join the local gyms.
When I see the numbers you lised about the first "50"and your inches lost I am inspired! I want that too! Thanks for reaching out to me! Do people post their weekly or monthly weight loss achievements in this thread? That might be a good motivator for me too. There is no such thing a too much accountability.
Yes - we try and post weekly for support and review as well as tips when we're stuck.
I weighed at work today and am down another 3 lbs. I am so freaking excited. And JM is looking really hot too.
i posted in off topics about my diet/ lifestyle change woes so i wont bore you with that.....I would like to join the crew with the hopes of being encouraged by reading about your journey.... I love being in the company of like minded people...
I've made a promise to myself to mot spend another dime on informercials or anymore weight loss programs... I believe i have the tools to do it.....so far i've had a nutritionist, joined WW, QWL, paid for a trainer, been on tbe Paleo diet and i'm
Just tired...lol.....i need to lose 30#'s....
I guess i need to be patient with myself so thats my focus now....Get out of my own way and just do it...
I forgot who posted anout a low carb diet but could you post about a typical day for you? Breakfast, lunch and dinner.,.
Wonder if sparkpeople.com is the same as MFP,,,
Thanks everyone for the supportive thread!
Are you doing Simple Start or counting points?
I ask because in our meetings lately, folks have been reporting losses like that using the Simple Start plan.
What is the premise of the Simple Start plan?
In other words, an "eat as much as you can/want from these lists" plan.
ETA: Power Foods = Lots of veggies, fruits, proteins, good carbs, etc.
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I found these yummy chicken patties at the grocery! They are the WW brand and come in a box of 8. The box says chicken burgers and they are 3 WW points. Even the 11 year old DS loves them! Yummy on the grill!
Hit the Burlesque workout DVD today! Feelin'
Stay strong everyone!
I got one yesterday and it's amazing how many calories you burn in a day...!! I DEF haven't been eating enough food to net 1,300 calories....
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t/j, Shandys are sooo good.
I've struggled with my weight my entire life. I was doing OK until Dday, then after the initial loss I started self-medicating with comfort food. No excerise because it was just took too damn much energy to get out of bed and go to work every day.
For some reason I'm ready now. My short term goal is to lose 6 pounds. I'll stay under 1350 calories per day and walk a minimum of 40 minutes 5 days a week.
Mid-term I want to lose 20 pounds. Long-term goal is 45ish - I'll know when I get there.
Th simple truth is that I do not have time. My entire day is taken up with preparing meals for DD (an athlete so healthy meals are important to her), commuting, working, and sleeping. Come 8 oclock at night and I want to just chill a bit and watch a show (but I still have to clean the kitchen on most nights after the show...). On top of that my work has been crazy full of meetings so I don' even have time to take a walk a lunch when the weather is nice.
Yes, I know these are excuses. But they are also my reality. I DID exercise tonight... and it is 1:45 AM when I am done. THAT is my life. At least when DD is "in season" for her sports. Otherwise we can have frozen crap or fast food and everyone gets a break.
OK, I will stop whining now. The good news is that I DID exercise tonight and I can make up sleep over the weekend.
Maybe you can get up alil earlier than you usually do, and do a morning workout..? or alil morning walk b4 work..?
I'm also down another .6 lbs :)
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Please send me positive vibes.
Both feet pointed forward; positive
So far the scale hasn't budged, but I've gotta keep plugging. I'll do the "official" weigh-in on Friday.
Tonight is a girls GTG with wine and appetizers. I've planned my meals to leave room for a big glass of wine and some veggies with a little wiggle room in case something else catches my eye.
Found some great workout videos on youtube. Great cardio dance routines! Search for Lauren Fitz, TiffanyRotheWorkouts, and Amber Blanch! Good times sweatin!
Can't wait for spring to finally get here. I want to walk outside again!
I'm up 1.8 today which I am completely blaming on the Badgers basketball team's run in the NCAA tourney coinciding with the release of Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy.
Everyone stay strong!
Congrats to all who are staying the course.
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Congrats to everyone who is losing and/or working out!
I have only lost about 3 lbs since I started walking, but that is still 3 lbs. And I can feel my weight "shifting" if anyone knows what I mean. If I was really serious about losing weight then I would quit drinking. I prefer the buzz to being thin Maybe I should move to Colorado
Adeahan - That is great and wishing all the best.
The clinic asked us if we'd let them take our picture and post on the bulletin board and their facebook page as a tribute for our combined weight loss and encouragement to others.
so, my workout buddy recruited another co-worker to come work out with us. the new buddy is only available after work on Mon & Wed because she's doing boot camp workouts on Tues & Thurs, but she's going to share what she does there with me.
oh, and I worked out every day this week so far, and have plans to work out with buddy#1 tomorrow after work.
Congrats to everybody! Eating healthy and getting up off my backside has made me feel good about myself again. It is great to come here and read the comments both good and "bad". Keeps me on track!
Everyone have a good week!
Now that I know what kind of machines & equipment are available at the fitness center at work, I can come up with a better routine.
Goals for this week:
workout 4 days - 2 focusing on cardio/2 on strength training
I just read 'Mindless Eating' by Brian Wansink and really recommend it. Basically about cutting back on portions, snacking, thoughtless choices we make that slowly add on the pounds but can be reversed without triggering a feeling of deprivation.
I have had a lot of weight swings in my life and diets really don't work for me because I love food, I have a big appetite and restrictions will only drive me to overdo it when I snap! But slow minor changes don't bother me.
If the effort isn't making you happy, I say why punish yourself? That are other more gradual tactics. Maybe try a different method of exercise too if you're not feeling energetic and having pain. Walking or swimming or yoga maybe? It shouldn't drain you of your will to live to try and lose weight!
Would it be okay for you to have mashed cauliflower? Surprisingly tasty... I'm sure with some experimenting you'll find substitutes for the food you miss, the whole wheat rolls sound great--and so does your progress!
How's everyone else doing?
never should've gotten my 5,6"frame over 150 post pregnancy
so was 175 at DDay and now 150 and goal in site of 140 for the summer
all the water and veggies is getting to me, but glad to have an excuse (well wish it wasn't what it was but oh well) to run more
"The darkest night is dispelled by the humblest of flames."
So, this is us today with pants that were snug when we started this journey back in November. Still have a way to go... about 40 lbs to my goal. But as of last Thursday, I've lost 28 lbs!
Today I'm going to a cardiac clinic to get hooked up so they can monitor me for 48 hours. I'm hoping everything's fine and I can get back to workouts. I find it easier to exercise than to watch my food intake closely (I do try though).
hate the crying jags but loving the endorphins from the work-out routines
yep = it's gotta be that this is like the one area of me I know I can work on and have complete control the easiest so I'll take the compliments from my kids too who are also glad mommy got rid of her baby belly (without lipo- yay)
liking the prospect I will have abs again in a few months (maybe I can shoot for my army-days goal of 130 and ripped... but first 140)
Awesome job with the weightloss everyone!!!
I need to work on my portion control. Eating a whole bag (7 servings) of healthy food is not healthy. So today is day 1 of me trying not to be a human vacuum for food. Fingers crossed.
I'm down 3.8 lbs.
Well I am happy to report that I walked longer and more miles in May that I have any month since I started in Jan. PLUS I have walked for the past 13 days strait!
I am down a few lbs, but my goal has always been focused on exercise and not weight loss. To lose weight I know I have to stop drinking and I am not ready to do that. And I probably have to start tracking food which drives me crazy. I start to obsess about what I am going to eat and it is not emotionally healthy. I make spreadsheets and charts and graphs and it just gets out of hand. Which is why I am concentrating on exercise -- I am making spreadsheets and charts and graphs and obsessing about when I am going to exercise. Which works for me because it pushes me to get my ass on the treadmill.
I go to the endo in a few weeks and find out if all of the exercise has helped my HDL numbers. I hope so because that will just motivate me more.
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I haven't been working out exactly but I'm working a lot of hours at work which is a workout in it's self for sure (I'm a landscaper). I haven't been tracking my calories either. I've been needing to eat so much food I really haven't had the time to log all my food. I've basically maintained both weight and body fat% over the last few months which is good.
I want to get back to working out again. I think I really need it more for my mental stability than anything. But I do want to work on improving my abs and arms. I think I'm going to skip legs for now. It just takes too much out of me and I can't walk for days afterwards.
I'm going to shoot for 3 days a week to start and see how I do.
I've been doing a lot of weeding and gardening. Ouch. It showed me how out of shape I am, but it's a good motivator to exercise.
I pulled my back on Saturday so I think it would be best to start next weekend. I hate to make excuses but I also can't miss work.
Weight was a little down this morning but that may have just been some dehydration from working this past week. Body fat % stayed the same.
Good job on losing weight while still eating out. That's impressive.
And good for you on sticking with your workout and not missing a day. That is not easy. I'm sure that there were plenty of times that you didn't feel up to it but you stuck with it and did it anyway.
Getting stronger is probably the coolest part of this for me right now. It is awesome to come to a workout and know I can do it instead of struggling through and having to take a breaks every couple of minutes.
That is one of the biggest motivators for me, being able to do something that I couldn't do 2 weeks ago. I track all my weights and reps when I workout and I try to go up in weight a little bit on every workout.
My first week of P90X I could only do 60 pullups during one of the workouts. He says at the end of the video that "many of you just did 100-120 pullups." I was thinking there is no freaking way some one could do that many. Day 90 I did 120 pullups. I was so proud of myself. By the end of my next round of P90X I was regularly doing a minimum of 150 pullups.
Tracking my progress and seeing the changes in the mirror and on the scale is what pushes me through the hard parts of my workouts when I want to quit.
I've been craving chips, lately. So I've been having sweet potato chips and dry roasted soy beans instead. It helps me get rid of my craving all things crunchy.
Today, I started my day with a protein shake and melon for a snack. I need all the positive vibes that you all can send.
Have a great day. ((Tribe))
Getting back on track is as simple as making one good meal decision and then repeating. You can do it. You've done it before.
Protein shake and melon sounds like a good start.
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I am doing Mens health Hard-Body Plan.
I'm down to 145lbs. I would love to see 140. I started at 165.
Lost, you sound very focused.
What motivates all of you to exercise? I need tips or someone to nag..errrr.. remind me daily.
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I think I'm going to have DD nag me.
So my treadmill is really paying off. I have only lost a few lbs, but the increase in HDL was my true goal.
Keep on trucking everyone!
I'm going to do at least 3 days a week but I'd like to do 4 days if possible.
I reached my goal this week of working out 3 times. I was really tired and not in the mood both yesterday and today but I pushed through it anyway and I'm glad I did.
Aiming for at least 3 workouts again this week.
Down two pounds in the past two weeks, so it seems to be working.
I think taking it slow is a good idea though.
h0pless, Good job on losing those 2 pounds.
However, I recently found out my WH has HSV-2; while it turns out I'm negative I just realized I've gained about 15lbs since then. It didn't help that I found out a day before I left town to go to the funeral of a HS friend who had a heart attack (she was only 31). Food and weight have always been a defense mechanism of mine, and I'm kicking myself for not realizing sooner why I've been on this feeding frenzy lately. Will try to check in here regularly for more accountability, as I worked way too hard to lose all that weight only to gain it back. Wishing you all the best.
[This message edited by musiclovingmom at 8:02 AM, July 31st (Thursday)]
Not gonna lie; it's tough. I still struggle with it, even though my eating is restricted somewhat due to the band. I physically have to pause, think about what's going on, and decide to do something different. I'm currently on WW again, so tracking food helps. Also, I got rid of all my 'fat clothes' earlier this year and refuse to buy anything larger, so whenever stuff starts getting tight I know I need to step my game up.
Previously when I felt myself getting overwhelmed I had to 'escape'; I would dismiss myself, give the baby to my husband, and go for a walk or jog. If he wasn't home then sometimes I would just have to put the baby in his crib and go to another room to decompress for a few minutes. Cleaning is also another one of my outlets when I get stressed...lol. No one outside of this forum knows about this latest diagnosis, so like I said earlier it's really been a struggle holding myself together and not having someone to talk to. Being here helps a lot, and know that there's always an open ear here if you ever need to vent.
I really struggled through today's workout though. I was so close to quitting halfway through which is something I've never done before. My depression was getting the better of me. I stopped for a minute. Gathered my thoughts and pushed through it. I ended up finishing strong.
So much of exercising is a mental game. If you can get your head in the right frame of mind you can push through any workout. Too often people quit because "it gets too hard". I don't listen to my body when it whines because it's tired. I'm not saying go and push until you hurt yourself I'm just saying that sometimes you need to push past that "I don't wanna" voice.
Last year I got a bike which I love to ride. BH and I ride in local parks and on rail trails. I need to make a commitment to getting healthy again. I turn 40 in April and would like yo get down to a healthy weight by then (I have 8 months). I recently called my nutritionist and will be going back to her next Friday. I am also planning on doing a 5K in November and a half marathon in April. I just need to get back to healthy behaviors. I'm glad to know that I will have support in this group!
Me - WW 41
Him - BH 41 (mpb1974)
2 Furrbabies - sweet cats
Met - 8/13/99
Started dating - 9/11/99
Moved in together - 3/03
Engaged - 6/5/09
Married - 8/21/10
D-Day - 1/24/13
Affair started 5/09
Awesome pizzalover, great steps!
I need to take this slowly, and to not beat myself up if it takes me awhile to get back in shape. The weight didn't go on overnight so it is not going to come off overnight.
Great advice. And probably the healthiest way to do it.
Dont do what I did, life changing. Lose as you can and be happy with who you are. Or do surgery for yourself only and for your health.
PM me and I will give you my user name or you could give me yours.
Whalers11, I would like to follow up with you however I am unable to PM yet. Let me know if there is another way to contact you.
I lost 3 lbs in the past month. I've been upping my protein which is helping me snack less.
I am 173 cm tall (5 foot 8) and weigh 71kg (156 pounds) with a BMI of 23, I want to get down to 60-65 kg (132-143 pounds) which has always been my standard weight fluctuation range. I've been terrible with my diet since getting home from Afghanistan and really need to change! The whole 30 is a 30 day kick start that allows/bans the following:
Sugar of any kind, beans of all kinds, peas, chickpeas, lentils, peanuts, grains, dairy, all forms of soy, alcohol, white potatoes, carrageenan, MSG or sulfites
Meat, seafood, eggs, vegetables, vinegar, fruit, clarified butter, ghee, coconut milk, Extra-Virgin olive oil, macadamia butter *limit intake of dried foods, nuts and seeds
Will start to update Thursday :)
I took two hours off work yesterday to write down my fears. Any fears I have in my life. I recommend everyone do this - it really helps you feel like you can get control. For me it was reassuring that most of my fears are things I can control or at least influence, and not fears like war or famine.
Three of my fears were:
- I will never cease this cycle of gaining and losing weight.
- I will never like the way I look in clothes long enough to enjoy a wardrobe.
- I will pass along my eating disorder to my daughter.
So. I need to get some control. I cycle between 130 lbs and 190 lbs. I am not at my maximum right now - probably 160 - but am gaining fast and indulging my eating disorder (secret binging - I will buy a large amount of pastries at the store and just eat them all at once after my daughter has fallen asleep or during a work break).
I may ultimately need to see a doctor. But my first steps are:
1. Log calories with fitness pal. Even if I consume a horrendous amount of calories - log them and don't pretend it's not happening.
2. Exercise. I love jogging so I can do this, but I need to do it early in the morning before I start overeating. When I get enough exercise it seems to curb my appetite.
3. Don't buy the pastries. Or buy fewer of them! Or buy something else! Like fruit. Or books.
4. Admit my eating disorder. Post here. Talk to a friend. Join a support group. I'm not terribly ashamed of it or anything I just don't tend to make it a focus or priority.
5. Sleep. I need more sleep. I have a 14 month old who is still not sleeping through the night - waking multiple times. Not sure what the solution is. I should at least take a nap with my daughter on weekend days, but it's hard when the to-do list is always so long.
If I can do two of the above five steps each day, that's a start, so that's my plan.
Thanks for listening.
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I started my whole30 today, will update here in a week!
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But really, I am the one that put every bite in my mouth. Losing the weight is part of my healing. I joined Weight Watchers last week. That is one of the tools I am using.
I can help anyone who ask.
It helped crying off the first 25 in that first week. (doesn't make me feel any better cause what I'm going through)
Always get it wrong first
Me BS 44
Her WW 39
Married 14 years
Together 19 years
Two boys 6 & 4
DDay 1/1/13
2 month affair with friend/contractor
I know most of it will be water weight but if I've stopped doing whatever it is that makes my body retain fluid I'm happy.
I've upped my workouts as well to 1-2 60 minute sessions of resistance or high intensity training 6 times a week. Also making sure my dog gets his daily walk.
I am checking in to say I've failed rather miserably at my goals. Stuck with the program maybe 3 out of 10 days, if that. I am going to try again this week.
nolight, thank you for your words of support. Only recently have I started to think of this as a disorder rather than some kind of moral flaw.
annanew, I can really relate to you. I, too, have a tendency to lose and gain weight. I am currently in the middle at 128. I also like to buy pastries, or even worse make cakes and breads myself, and then eat it until it's gone. And then make a batch of cookies...
I have myfitnesspal but stopped using it after I was diagnosed with a heart condition. I am going to log in again for the first time in months!
I am a runner but have had to cut my mileage way down due to my heart. My goal is to lose 18 pounds and be able to run six miles by the end of the year.
I don't sleep well either but it isn't due to children. As far as your daughter is concerned, I highly recommend the book, Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems, by Dr. Richard Ferber. I used his method for my kids and it truly works. I won't lie to you though; it is difficult.
add a + for just ffffing trying to hang in there
add a + for the times you missed exercising because you didn't put yourself first
those +'s count to the good in the lives you touch
much more than whatever way and how much the scale moves
Got a long run in yesterday and did some strength training today. Feeling sore from the run feels good!
My appetite returned somewhat tonight after being severely diminished the past two months. Dealing with hopelessness and distorted self-imagery (comparing myself to the OW, ouch).
Training for my first full marathon, happening next month!
Please PM me for info about an in-person BS support group in San Diego
I continue to overeat in secret. Trying to hide it from myself I guess. Ugh. And I have now gained enough that my sleep apnea is back, which means between the apnea and my 15 month old my sleep is very broken which means my appetite goes up. Need to break this cycle before it goes too far. I was lying in bed the other night thinking - what if my heart has to work so hard after a binge one night that my daughter ends up motherless? That jolted me back into reality.
Need to start running again. For me that's always the key. I will check in on Monday and hopefully have something positive to report!!
Right now I need to get my diet a little more under control. I'm not overweight in anyway. Most people might describe me as underweight but I do want to try and lose a little bit of fat to help bring a little more muscle definition which I've lost over the summer.
So for the next few weeks I'm really going to be concentrating on eating better. Not eating less just a little healthier.
I did all my workouts although there were a few that were a real struggle because of the depression. In the program that I'm doing I get a "rest day" which I did a P90x stretch instead. I don't like taking rest days because it breaks my momentum. Doing the stretch keeps the routine for me so no break in the momentum and it's easier for me to keep rolling.
It's tough in the first few weeks when you are working so hard and not seeing any changes yet. It's where you have to trust the program/diet and stick with it.
How did you do this week musiclovingmom? Were you able to get into a routine?
Thought I'd join this group because I have a lot of weight to lose. I'm an emotional eater and have gained way too much. I wish that stress caused me to not want to eat.
The affairs have made me feel inferior in so many ways. I'm finally ready to tackle my weight issues. I figure I've already lost 225 lbs just getting rid of my stbx!!
MyName - I have lost any semblance of routine through the holidays. And my waistline is showing it. Got a workout in yesterday and a menu planned for next week that doesn't include holiday goodies. Now that all the Christmas rushing is over and my friends are home from their adoption I already feel more normal. Hope that makes it easier to get back into good habits.
Recognizing your weakness (emotional eating) when it comes to weight loss puts you at an advantage. You use food as a coping mechanism. Is it possible for you to try and either make healthier choices when the emotional eating urge comes on? Or could you even replace eating all together with something else when the urge comes. Like another healthy coping mechanism.
I've managed to keep to my diet for the most part through the holidays although I did miss a few workout days here and there. I think I'm back on track now but I'm procrastinating doing my workout tonight. It's legs tonight. I HATE doing legs.
But, woohoo! There are people keeping the thread alive.
So really, I just need to own up to how much I haven't worked out, and to how much of the holiday snack food at work I've been eating.
The scale has gone back up, the clothes aren't fitting, but mostly I just feel stiff and kinda not right from not working out. Although, the feeling kinda not right is probably from the eating not right. But it's all tied together, I know.
So, back on track for me. I plan on hitting the gym after work tomorrow, hopefully sneaking back in as a regular before all the January newbies show up. I spent this afternoon food prepping so I'll have healthy options to pack for lunches, and easy to grab, healthy food for breakfast.
Tonight I am going to plan out a new weekly exercise routine, and work on some meal planning.
I got the PiYo workout dvds, have P90X on hand already, plus I have an elliptical, weight machine, and a treadmill. Seriously...there's no excuse (but I generally find one).
Sigh...back at it!
I've put on a bunch of weight since residency. Was just starting to lose when d-day happened. After two months of the infidelity diet though I rebounded up to maximum density. Blech,
This spring I started using a Fitbit. It records my sleep and steps and then I input the data for liquids and foods. Counting every damn calorie makes me accountable. If I havent "earned" the food I don't eat it. No special diet. Just overall sensible and minimal junk food (I don't like sweets so that's helpful this time a year).
Need advice and support for low impact exercises. Can't go to a gym (you've heard of childcare issues... I have dog care issues).
I am down a couple of pant sizes though!
Coming back to accountability here! I last posted March 20th - yowsa! In that time, I've taken a new job, moved to a new city, traveled near and far and put on 3.6 pounds, though I had some drops in between there. Certainly not the path I want onto my ginormous goal of losing 100 pounds. No excuses, other than I settled into some severe complacency with all that was going on.
One of my NY resolutions is stronger accountability, so here I am. I weighed in this morning and was down .4 from my last weigh-in right before the holidays, which makes me happy. I thought for sure more weight had crept on giving my eating frenzy, crazy travel schedule and lack of activity. I have a new gym now and have a stable routine of classes that I take so that's basically the same. It's 1.2 miles from my house which that eliminates THAT excuse.
I've just got to focus - I am determined to hit my goal this year, shooting for that minus 100 pounds mark (with 42 pounds to go) by June 1st if not sooner.
Here we go!
I lost 40+lbs in 2013 due to infidelity diet. Totally not a healthy way to lose weight, but I'll admit I liked how I looked. Was forced to buy a new wardrobe and got rid of my old clothes. Swore to myself that I wouldn't gain it all back.
well, you know how that goes....Slowly I've gained about 15-20lbs back and don't want it to become 25,30,40.
Over the past year I found excuses for not doing my exercises (walking, strength, yoga, jogging, kickboxing) on a regular basis. My eating is pretty healthy (lots of veggies, fruit, protein)but without exercise it doesn't make much of a difference for me
And I've identified I'm an emotional eater - which I'm working on in IC and group therapy to figure out what I'm avoiding and reaching for food instead.
Over the past two weeks I've been doing really well, even considering the holidays. And today at lunch time I did my yoga class since they were closed yesterday.
My goal is to lose those regained 15lbs, this time in a healthy manner.
By posting this I'm now accountable, not just to myself, but to a group of folks!
Also, I will start weighing myself. I'm going to do my first weigh in on Jan 15. If I do it now I will get discouraged and give up.
Ok so far I've kept to my plan for 1.5 days, lol. I think if I can keep to it for 4 weeks it will start to become habit. I will check in here weekly.
Good luck everyone!
I always do good for breakfast and lunch. I don't snack at work. But 4:00 rolls around and I start thinking about what I want for dinner. Evenings are my worst time. Once I start eating it's like I can't stop. I'm not hungry anymore, it's just mindless.
Exercise is hard for me because of a bad lower back and neuropathy in my feet.
Any advice on what to do about the mindless eating? Anyone have any good techniques to use?
Need advice and support for low impact exercises. Can't go to a gym (you've heard of childcare issues... I have dog care issues).
What about a good old fashion walk with the dog? If you have an area with hills that would provide some resistance as well.
There is a you tube channel called fitness blender. If you go to their you tube page and search "low impact" they have several low impact home workouts.
I'll admit that I'm not trying to lose weight but gain weight in the form of lean muscle. But I still have to watch my diet very closely. I do find myself craving food when I'm not hungry.
When I want to eat out of boredom, I grab something healthy to munch on. Usually beef jerky (high protein low fat no carbs). Although baby carrots, celery or some other kind of veggie with fat free ranch dressing for dip works well too. I don't eat directly from the bag so if I want more I have to get up to get more.
Fruit is a good choice if you are craving sugar as fruit is high in sugar.
Also, I always have veggies and lettuce prepped so I can just grab what I want and I don't have to prep stuff. I don't keep junk food in the house.
[This message edited by musiclovingmom at 9:28 AM, January 5th (Monday)]
I'm definitely an emotional eater - its "easier" for me to grab for food when I'm feeling sad, angry, hurt, etc
The reason I do that - which I am actively exploring in IC and group therapy - is because its "easier" to find something that makes me "feel" better instead of dealing with those sad, angry, hurt feelings.
I recognize that the food is a substitute for dealing with those feelings and the food isn't actually making me feel better. Its a vicious circle.
I'm angry right now due to something that occurred and I cannot address it until later on this evening, but I'm still thinking about it.
Half the battle has been identifying it as anger -so I'm proud of myself as realizing that. Identifying my emotions is the other part of my IC work.
My usual habit is to reach for something to eat....but today I won't. Instead I am posting here.
IC is today I know he'll help me break it down further and give me an idea for a quick anger-outlet instead of food. I'm working right now so I can't go for a walk or run.
I don't do a lot of low impact stuff so I don't have a lot of ideas of what you can do. I'm sorry.
one of the programs is to meet with a health coach at one-on-one sessions, up to 12 times a year. I just setup my first appt with a coach to discuss fitness/weight/nutrition. venturing into unknown territory but that seems to be my life for the past 2 years. But best of all, it's free of charge!
Stepped on the scale this morning and was disheartened. One week of eating right and exercising. My body is sore and I'm feeling deprived of those foods I love again (you know, chocolate and cookies lol). The scale didn't budge. Trying to remember that this is not an overnight process. Took me 6 months to settle into habits that I trashed in a few weeks over the holidays. Hopefully it won't take me 6 months to get back in a good groove.
I still haven't gone back to *all* the bad habits but let's just say I ate a lot of cookies and a few bags of chips. My writing-it-on-the-grocery-list rule? Didn't help. I just wrote the grocery list in the parking lot outside the store and then threw it away later lol.
I will force myself to log all the eating in myfitnesspal.
Anyone have any good substitute activities for avoiding stress-eating? So far I've come up with:
-reciting a mantra - but I can't find any I like
-getting in the car and blasting Radiohead or something
-twenty jumping jacks
Sometimes these tricks work but I think I need a whole suite of tools and not just a few.
By the way, I like this article that includes foods that can be substituted when you are craving sweets or bread, on the presumption that you are actually craving a particular nutrient. Can't say whether it's totally based on scientific evidence, but I like the concept. Might help someone: http://www.thelondoner.me/2012/01/anti-diet.html
There are lots of reasons the scale might not budge. I'm actually not a fan of weighing-in even weekly. Go by how you feel, and how your clothes fit.
I want to encourage all of you new starters here to not be so hard on yourselves as you begin this process. What you are trying to achieve is a lifestyle change, and the only thing consistent with most people about change is that it's hard and unloved.
That said, Ill ask rhetorically How do you eat an elephant? The answer: One bite at a time. Its going to take perseverance and consistency to reach your goals, but along the way you have to be kind to yourselves in that it is also going to take TIME and lots of it. Our bodies are not made for drastic changes, and even though you may have weeks where you lose a lot, youll have weeks where you dont lose much or anything at all as your body adjusts to the new things you are trying to do to it.
I started my journey over two years ago, the goal being to lose 100 pounds. Ive got 42 to go, and Id be lying if I said it was easy. Its been very hard to retrain my mind and my body into this new way of living, but along the way Ive learned a lot about myself. Most importantly, Ive learned that if Im diligent and patient, my body will listen to what Im trying to do and cooperate. As I built onto my workout programs, I was able to see something I hadnt seen in a LONG TIME definition to my body. Heres the funny thing if you were to see me IRL, you might be shocked at how much I weigh and sometimes I am too - but whats important to me isnt so much the number on the scale, its how I look and feel about myself which is exponentially better than before. I am now down three sizes, and though I havent measured myself in a long time, Id guess that Im down a boatload of inches too.
All that said, the one thing I am most proud of is how much healthier I am. I am off ALL medications I took before. I rarely if ever even take Advil now because Im in better shape and just dont hurt as much, my guess being my pain tolerance has improved. I moved mid of last year and had to get all new doctors who were stunned when they read my before charts and compared them to my new results. A funny story as I was lying on the table waiting for my colonoscopy to begin, the new doctor doing it looked at me as said Wow! Youve really changed things for yourself and are incredibly healthy now. Why thank you doctor whos about to put a stick up my butt! THAT is why I chose to make the changes I have I have an entirely new outlook on my life and how I want to live.
Hang in there and work small goals into big results. You can do this, and were all here to help you!
[This message edited by ajsmom at 1:21 PM, January 9th (Friday)]
I had an "off" weekend; didn't exercise as much as I had wanted. I began to mentally beat myself up, and then recognized what I was doing. So instead of continuing down that road, because beating myself up wasn't helping me, I changed it to "I didn't do what I intended on Saturday, so I will do my exercise class today instead".
ETA: just realized you had also included this statement and I agree this is HUGE, congratulations!!!
Being proactive in making sure I do my workout is a HUGE step forward for me!
[This message edited by TheRealDeal at 12:59 PM, January 12th (Monday)]
I didn't do too well yesterday; stressful day at work and afterwards reached for food...goldfish crackers. I should have reached for the snap peas or carrots instead but didn't. I noticed I was doing it beforehand, and ate those crackers anyway. Of course after eating 1/4 of the bag I felt "bad" and got myself up and moving to a short workout since I hadn't exercised yet.
it's a rollercoaster; good days and not-so-good days but I'm back up on the horse and having a positive day today.
I'm BH recommitted to myself and getting myself back in shape.
I've been using MFP to journal my food - I'm Jkinct if anyone else is on there...
Down 19lbs so far - and toning up tremendously!
Sometimes I can't believe I can hurt so bad and not be dying
DDay: 11-13-14 : 6 month EA,
I haven't posted on here in a few weeks but I have been coming on and reading about everyone's progress. MLM it sounds like you are doing awesome. I'm so happy for you.
I've been doing really good with my workouts and diet. I only missed one scheduled workout day in the last month or so. My body fat % is basically down to where I want it to be. My muscle definition I lost towards the end of the summer is back and dare I say better than before.
My goal now is to start gaining more lean muscle weight. I've lost body fat but the scale hasn't moved much because I was gaining muscle at the same time.
I'm jkinct on MFP if anyone wants to connect.
Whelp, I was up 1.6 at weigh-in last Friday. Argh. I know what it was - a much too fun loaded trip back home.
Back to basics, I go!
Here I am trying again.
44.4 lbs to go.
My "lose it" site tells me I will be down to my goal by November, 2015.
I can't believe it's gotten this bad, but I'm tracking, exercising, and stop eating when I hit my calorie goal. Today is again, Day 1 for me.
Being 44, this is harder for some reason.
First, I counted down the weight.
Like "173, 172..." to each milestone.
When I got to a milestone (5lbs) I would say 'yay! party! new clothes!' (which is my reward for losing)
When I'd get to my goal weight, I'd say 'yay! goal! new clothes! party!' because i plan to have a party to celebrate hitting it.
Then I would count out maintain, 4x12 times, one for every week to maintain for a year.
then "yay, new clothes!" because that will be the reward for maintaining for a year .
My reward system is every 'on the 5s' weight goal I will go to the thrift store and get myself something. The 'on the 0s' weight goal I will go to a department store and get myself something.
Yep. I'm a dork.
I chanted my way through 23 mins of fast walking.
Hey, it worked.
It was informative and she gave me a few tips, especially surrounding emotional health and how that plays a role in healthy weight. I told her still going to IC so she was very supportive of that, too. She also had other resources offered by my employer that I'll be checking out.
I had to set goals with her, too. We meet again at the end of March as a followup with my short-term goal.
My short-term goal (3 month): pre-measure and divide my go-to foods into baggies/containers before putting them into the cupboard/fridge.
My long-term goal (1 year): lose 20 pounds and maintain.
Between being accountable to SI, the health coach, and most importantly to myself, I think I have what it takes this time around!
Oh, and I don't know if I can mention it by name or not but I re-visited an exercise video website. They are all free, and are anywhere from 5 min to 60 min long. If I can post the name let me know because its a great resource. And did I mention FREE?!
I did a 40 minute routine yesterday - my legs are saying a loud hello to me this morning!
For most of my life, my family and other folks have said that I could stand to gain some weight. After I had my son four years ago, I dropped the pregnancy weight pretty quickly and went back to my usual. Ever since I stopped nursing my son in July (he was 3.5 y.o.), I have gained weight. My family, friends, and therapist/caseworker said that I look so much better. Was feeling good about this.
Then the psychiatrist made a passing reference to me "eating to excess" and the nutritionist said that I could stand to lose a few pounds.
I don't even know how. When I try to do most exercise, my knees, neck, and several other body parts hurt in ways they shouldn't. Don't know what's a sustainable diet, I'm struggling with several other health stuff so wheat, meat, and dairy are complicated, as are various spices... What's a healthy way to lose weight?
Forgot to mention: I now consistently weight 20 lbs more than I used to and cannot seem to drop any of it.
[This message edited by silverhopes at 11:22 AM, January 21st (Wednesday)]
Ok now, back to my weekly confession. I have been terribly out of compliance and haven't stuck with any of my goals. But I am going to keep trying! I just got through some major deadlines at work and that should help.
I take long walks, and garden, but that's the only exercise I do now. It's not enough. Used to practice Aikido and Yoga a long while ago, but don't have time or resources for that now.
I do think I need to ask the nutritionist to be more specific. As for the psychiatrist, he's rather snarky and is always saying things that get my dander up, so to speak. Not sure if it's intentional on his part or he really doesn't realize how much he pisses me off. Ah well.
What kind of exercise does everyone here do? And how did you get started doing it?
I also advocate Womens' Health magazine's website. They have 15-minute workouts that will kick your ass plus just about every other kind of exercise, weight reduction plans, recipes, etc. You don't have to pay or even buy their magazine. Everyone has 15 minutes a day to exercise...
I love WeightWatchers for weight loss. It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change. You can literally eat anything and lose weight. A very small percentage of the world's population have to limit certain food, like carbs. The rest of us just need to eat sensibly.
Because you are tiny to begin with, you will have some difficulty losing weight, and you won't lose it as fast as someone much larger. You may not even have to lose weight; you may just need to convert it into muscle. The more muscular you are, the easier it is to lose because you will burn excess fat at a higher rate.
Me: FBS (no longer betrayed nor a spouse)-62
Him: WXH-62
D-day: 2007 (two years before finding SI)
Goals for the year Run 800, Bike 2000.
It's amazing how quick those "cheat bites" or "I'm just gonna finish my kids nugget" calories add up!
I had used the app on and off before and have been steady since early January on it. I plan on losing 20 more lbs this year and gaining some solid lean muscle and toning up. So far everything is going well in that regard.
NYD - I love the goals - get 'em!!
You da man!
I love the MFP app. I've been using it for a few years and now only "loosely" track my food. Meaning if I'm hungry I go over my "set" calories but sometimes I come under. Usually if I go over it was a day that I worked/worked out extra hard. I also found that, without planing it, I have a cheat day every two weeks.
I mainly try to watch my fat and sugar intake. It's the only thing I really restrict myself on.
If I use my imagination - I can almost trick myself into thinking these are as good LOL!
Put dry kale on baking sheet and Use either a tbsp of olive oil drizzled over it OR olive oil cooking spray (I use the cooking spray...less calories) - sprinkle with sea salt.
I cook it for between 10-15 mins - until it gets crispy.
Progress has been made...goldfish crackers are now all baggied up. So are a few other items. AND I marked each baggie with the number of calories in each one.
Must be a mind game because ever since doing that I've not reached for any of them.
I'm doing at least one workout each day. The length of each varies, could be a quick 10 minute video all the way up to 45 minutes depending on my mood. but at least doing something! I'll also take a walk if there is no ice on ground.
started doing 10-20 jumping jacks instead of reaching for food when feeling emotional and want that food-comfort. jumping jacks certainly kill my food-focus for the moment.
The skinny on me (<- irony) is: I am 5'1", my ever highest weight was 197. Lost 65 pounds in a too short period of time by under eating and over exercising. I recommend this for NO ONE. Gah! I had gained 40 back during the course of my last relationship with you-know-who. Finally decided to get back on the waggon in April and I'm down to 149.4. But who's counting? My goal is to get to 130 but my real goal is 129.9.
Coming here because my mental mojo is going south.
Just reading through these posts are so encouraging and uplifting!
Has anyone tried Shirataki tofu noodles yet? OMG - they are amazing if cooked right. I made a 250 calorie chicken pad thai dish over the weekend and it was so delish.
I'm going to have to try those Kale chips now!
Oh, and toasted corn is a good substitute for chips as well. I also really like the Special K Crisps. A touch expensive but less guilt.
So that's my share!
[This message edited by IrishGirlVA at 3:18 PM, January 27th (Tuesday)]
IrishGirlVA - I have not tried those noodles. I often swap spaghetti squash for noodles, but it tends to taste a little sweet to me. Corn is on my list of restricted foods (high GI), but I roast chick peas. I season them with some paprika, chile powder, garlic powder and salt and roast them until they are crispy. Sooooo good. Gotta watch the fat content, but they are also full of fiber and protein!
I'm down 1.6 lbs this week for a total of 7.2 this month. Now, if I can just keep from completely blowing that while I'm taking a girls' weekend this weekend.
Had a crazy end of week last week and forgot to post an update. I lost 3.8 pounds the previous week. I'm on WW and had noticed some zig-zagging with losing, losing, losing then a gain to 86 the losses. Had about enough of that.
I went back and revisited how I've done on the plan and did some tweaking to my food. I came to find out that those yummy little sesame thingees I love to put on my salads were a huge culprit. I get 26 points per day, they are worth 5 when measured correctly, which is exactly what I wasn't doing - was doing more like palm-fulls. They are gone now and will become a treat. Lesson learned.
I tried Body Combat (Les Mills program) for the first time last night. Lots of fun and a good workout. (Think "shadow boxing.") I recommend it if your club offers it.
I've been doing good with the diet and exercise. I haven't missed any of my workouts although the depression makes it difficult sometimes. Today is leg day. I hate doing legs. I'm posting here in an attempt to push it off just a little longer.
I've actually increased my calories the last few weeks. I've hit my body fat percentage goal and I'm about 5 lbs from one of my goal weights. It's what I weighed right before D-day and it's haunted me for the last 6 years. I'm hoping to be able to get there by the end of February or more likely early March.
ajsmom - I get the measuring thing. I have really had to train myself about what a portion of anything looks like. I still usually bust out the measuring cups just in case.
I spent the weekend in Salt Lake City with my two best girlfriends. We drove, shopped, ate, drank and took in a show. As a result, I'm up .6 pounds this week. Not bad, really. Home and back into my routine already, so by next week I should be golden.
[This message edited by musiclovingmom at 10:08 AM, February 4th (Wednesday)]
I've gotten back to my healthy routine starting yesterday.
I've nothing encouraging to report this week. I've been eating well, drinking plenty of water and exercising as normal. I'm up .8lbs (that's 2 weeks of continuous gain). My measurements are stagnant. I also pulled a muscle in my right leg. Hopefully this plateau passes quickly.
I took a scheduled weekend off from my workouts on Saturday and Sunday. Monday I fell into a deep depression after IC and skipped my workout. I forced myself to workout last night but it wasn't a good workout.
Depression has been my biggest obstacle with getting my exercising done. I don't even feel like getting out of bed never mind be active. If I skip a workout or don't do my best I feel even worse.
Anyone else deal with this? How do you exercise when you're really depressed?
The main thing is having a goal of what I'm working towards. It creates a purpose for the exercising and eating healthy.
When I'm getting ready for a workout or in the middle of a workout I remind myself of my goals (the purpose). When I don't want to bump up the weight a little more than last time I remind myself of the reason why I'm doing this and it helps me dig a little bit deeper.
Why don't I eat a big fat piece of chocolate cake? Because I want a 6 pack and that's more important to me than stuffing my face with chocolate cake.
When I'm depressed this strategy doesn't really work. All I can think of is how much I hate myself and it makes it difficult to focus on bettering myself. Goals don't matter much at that time.
As I posted earlier in the week, I skipped my workout Monday do to my depression. Not a good excuse but that's what happened.
I had to skip most of my workout Thursday. My shoulder had been hurting for a few days (I don't know why) and Thursday was a shoulder workout. I started the workout but was in pain during the warm up and knew I was going to really hurt myself if I kept going so I stopped. I ended up doing abs, so it wasn't a total loss.
I did okay with my diet this week. In the end I didn't gain weight and I didn't lose weight. My body fat % stayed the same so I guess no harm, no foul.
Hoping for a better week this week.
Though I got back into my routine right after my family visit, this past week I've been struggling to do my workout. It seems "easier" not to do it, but then I give myself such a hard time for not doing it (those darn critical voices in my head), and then I feel worse...and so then I wonder why I try at all...and the downward spiral continues.
What I've done over the past 3 days is focus on doing a small workout; not an entire 45 minute routine that I'm used to, and not my entire 1.5 hour yoga class but just 5-10 minutes.
First I focused on a 5 minute routine. And after 5 minutes I felt in a better place mentally. I focused on the positive 5 minute workout and didn't beat myself up thinking "I should have done more". I just let it be. It sounds so easy..."just let it be"....but honestly that can be really hard at times. But I did it and anytime that little voice said something else in my head I focused on the 5 minutes I did work out.
The next 2 days I did a 10-minute workout each day. And again those voices-in-my-head started up but I refocused on the positive 10 minutes.
I plan to do a 15-20 minute workout today and see how I feel. The website I use has many different workouts and the time limit can be chosen. It's all free too
My go-to workout is a very brisk walk around the neighborhood but the weather here has been brutal and even my cold-weather gear doesn't help. All I feel like doing at times is hibernating and not going out at all for anything. I'm so looking forward to warmer days...I'd take anything above 20F right now because I'll walk even then. But that doesn't seem likely for at least another week, perhaps beyond.
Hang in there MyName and Heartstuck. Perhaps start again with a 5-minute workout. And as hard as it is, and believe me, I know it is hard, focus on the positive step you took in doing 5 minutes.
Part of my problem is D-Day just happened, and now when I find myself in the middle of the cold dark woods, with my trail runners on, I don't feel free and invigorated...I feel terrified and overwhelmed. Same if I run on the treadmill, halfway in I start thinking about the future and I panic. I want to run for real, but there's nowhere to go.
Also nauseous, so I can't eat, which makes my heart pound even harder when exercising. Thinking about buying some Boost or Ensure and hiding it in my office, just so I have the energy to work out.
Though I got back into my routine right after my family visit, this past week I've been struggling to do my workout. It seems "easier" not to do it, but then I give myself such a hard time for not doing it (those darn critical voices in my head), and then I feel worse...and so then I wonder why I try at all...and the downward spiral continues.
This is me to a "T".
Heartstruck, with your D-day so recent I applaud you for even attempting any exercise. For me there are days, even now, that just getting out of bed and getting the mail is a feat.
Take it easy on yourself. I do think ensure or something like that would be good to start drinking.
I still need to lose 20 pounds or so, but I'd like to continue to lose weight without sacrificing muscle. Stress starvation isn't going to help me at this point, so the Ensure is going to be purchased! It'll be a lot easier to keep track of my calories (not too much or too little). I realize I can't live on Ensure, but maybe it'll help me through the worst days.
The last few weeks I seem to be low on energy, so I'm going to try bumping up my calories a little bit and see if that helps. I've also noticed my weight is not moving up at the same rate the last few weeks which may also indicate I'm not eating enough.
I am SO TIRED reading about celebrities who lose 30+ lbs, and then turn around and say "I just gave up cheeseburgers and fried chicken!" or "my exercise is running around trying to catch up with my two kids!"
I don't remember the last time I ate fried chicken (cheeseburger, yes)! But yet I struggle....
Ok, vent over.
typos...typos everywhere due to crazy ipad. Sometimes I edit them, sometimes I don't.
I posted on the 15th that I wasn't exercising like I had been and wanted to, but couldn't seem to do it.
So I started with a 5 minute routine. Yes, 5 minutes only, and told myself that was good, I didn't need to do more, 5 was good. I then increased it to 10 minutes the next day. And stayed with 10 minutes a couple of days. Kept my focus on the positive of those 5-10 minutes.
I'm now getting back to 30-45 minute workouts, or yoga classes but if it doesn't happen every day, I don't mentally beat myself up. If I've been active outside for necessary winter work (breaking up the ice dams in driveway and gutters, shoveling snow, or a fast-paced walk just to get some sunshine), I consider that my workout.
I hit the yoga mat on Saturday for 90 minutes, first time in for-e-ver. I can only manage a couple of Sun Salutations and two rounds of Warrior, then lots of stretch and shavasana.
I could really feel those muscles I haven't used for awhile as they recovered yesterday.
Going to work it up and add one more round each week to see how far I can go.
Lucky I live on the west coast where we're having spring right now, so biking and walking is ON.
[This message edited by FaithFool at 12:29 PM, February 23rd (Monday)]
Shaken, I don't know if I really believe celebs (or anyone for that matter) that say they didn't have to work to lose weight. I think they just want people to think that they've got it all together and that they don't struggle.
Change is hard. No matter what the change is. Be it weight loss, over coming an addiction, or whatever. The fact of the matter is changing something in you is tough and it takes time. There's a process to it.
The only thing that you can do is focus on your own goals and progress. Finding motivation from someone who is a little farther along is good but try not to compare your progress to their progress.
This is something I struggle with everyday. I'm a skinny guy. I've always been a skinny guy and always will be a skinny guy. I'm trying desperately to gain weight but it's very slow going. I have to remind myself that I'm never going to be like "that guy on TV".
I can only work with what I've got. I can't become something I'm not but I can take what I am and make it the best me that I can be. That's all I can do.
On the eating part of things... Not so good. I was supposed to increase my calories this week. Not only did I fail in that but I ate less then what I had been eating.
I know it's no excuse but the depression got the better of me this week and I've been sick to my stomach from anxiety and stress the last few weeks.
Needless to say no weight gain this week or the last few weeks. If I don't eat enough there's no point to working out.
Was too upset to walk on Friday after CC, but I managed to make some time for myself on Saturday, and went for a long hike.
Nourishing and caring for our bodies is critical, especially when we're feeling depressed. It's easy for me to say it, and rationally understand it, but it's very hard to force myself to do.
I was feeling off for a few days, can't say I was really sick but not feeling well so I gave myself an exercise break for a few days..but with compassion and no judgement. Yesterday I got back into the swing of things.
I'm slowly coming to accept that's how my life just "is" right now and don't try to fight it anymore.
I wanted to take the spin class, but didn't get up in time. Maybe next week. I do think I need to "mix things up" in order to get all over fit - not just the strong legs I get using the treadmill.
I started indoor-tennis lessons this week for 6 weeks to give myself variety. we'll see how those go!
I am new to this thread - i have always battled with my weight. I have a lapband, which got me from 145kg to 96kg and now im back up around 115kg thanks to the fabulous 'coping' diet ive been on since Dday. I'm not really looking for diet advice or anything, ive been around this block enough times to know the drill. I just never realised this thread was here and wanted to throw my hat in as someone who has dealt with it for a long time and is finding that after 5 years of doing pretty well with it, this experience has thrown me right back into unhealthy reasons for my eating choices. I will get sad, angry or withdrawn and suddenly feel no guilt or self control at all about smashing down a whole litre of ice cream and washing it down with a litre of milk (dairy is my best friend/enemy lol). So i know its becoming like so many things... alcohol, drugs etc. I just thought id share that and also figured i could offer a unique perspective here to anyone with or considering a gastric band.
Have a great day all - Happy Monday :)
This is huge for me, because in November I was hospitalized for a week. For the next month I was walking with a cane. I gained about 10 pounds over that timeframe. The steroids they put me on certainly didn't help any.
But, I am beginning to feel like me again. I had a follow up with my neuro last Friday, he said my MRI looked good, and he said "I'd like you to start an exercise program" I told him what I just told you all and he said "Oh, ok then" I said "Since I'm doing that, can I do a more intense class?" he said "have you done it before? You are ok to go back to whatever you did before, just don't start anything new." I said "I used to run, you told me not to anymore. So, I can run now." He sighed and said "Fine, you can run. You can do what you want. Just drink a lot of ice water and when your leg goes numb, stop it and take a nap!"
So, I guess I'll start running again.
Any of you ever have that experience? Do you think she thinks I have ulterior motives for losing the weight?
My fWW is also dieting, but she always seems to try and talk me into cheating on my diet, ironically.
Any of you ever have that experience? Do you think she thinks I have ulterior motives for losing the weight?
It is likely her only intention of trying to get you to cheat on your diet is because SHE wants to. She isn't trying to hold you back, per se, but rather she doesn't want you to get ahead of her.
I used to sabotage my BFF all the time. We were both trying to lose weight but when I wanted that occasional high calorie meal, I'd want her to want it too. It helped me enjoy my french fries more if she wasn't eating a grilled chicken salad.
I had a "girly" doctor's appointment yesterday. I'm turning 43 this year and things are just -- well -- not normal anymore. :)
I cried to her about my weight loss plateau. My goal weight is 130. My super secret GW is 124. I've been stuck at 145 for the last 4 weeks. I occasionally have high calorie meals but I always make up for it with eating better the next day or ramping up exercise. But this # is not budging. I want to budge, not buldge! Sheesh. So she ordered some blood work to include thyroid.
I have never, ever wanted a medical issue before in my life until now. Because if my thryroid is screwed, it can be fixed. And if it can be fixed, I can get this weight off!! Gah!
Been reading the posts and everyone is doing so great!!
Im not starting the diet today but on monday as i got a hard weekend ahead. What diets are good/effective these days?
Ive done low carb diets before but it made me really sick.
For the last 1-1/2 weeks I have been clean eating. Meat, poultry, fish, produce and raw milk products. Oh, and water. I am off refined foods, grains, and caffine. I made clabber for the first time.
I do not know how much I weight, but my stomach looks smaller, the legs of my jeans and shoulders of my shirts are looser. This is more about health than weight loss as I am trying to accept me as me, but if I lose weight in the process, hey....
Now, I just have to get physical. Walk. Go to the gym. Morning stretches. Something other than rushing around Monday mornings at work.
I have to say, i was just as sceptical as anyone when i looked into losing weight on a 'high fat' diet - but wouldn't you know it!!
I am cooking everyday, eating real, nutritious food, and enjoying every mouthful because fat is not the enemy! Sugar is! I am fuller for longer, I am feeling better.... its remarkable.
Anyone else giving this a thought pls feel free to PM. (Men only - women happy to discuss here on thread)
I'm trying to trade wine and beer for Perrier and Diet ginger beer. So far I've made it 6 days.
I've been setting small goals, maybe a few pounds a month and has worked well thus far... But the scale has stopped the past few weeks. I have given up all junk (cookies, candy, chocolate, ice cream, cake) and been walking 2x per day when possible- once during lunch if I'm in the office and once in the evening. Plus an ab workout at home. No time for the gym... This is the best I can do right now.
I talked to my chiropractor who said I need to drop the carbs. Period.
But if I don't have a Mimi bagel for breakfast, I'm starving by 10am. I've tried other things for breakfast, but the Mimi bagel is the only thing that holds me over.
Plus summer picnics, parties are going to be tough for me....
I'm down six pounds since last month yay! I took a look at portions and that's an eye-opener.
Switched to sourdough toast in the morning, one slice only, half the caloric load and it's lower on the glycemic scale, which seems to make a difference.
Also stopped having a chapati wrap for lunch, substituted salad with lots of goodies instead, and take boiled eggs to bump up the protein.
And exercise, if I'm not getting out on the bike now there's no excuse, the weather has been perfect, so off to work I go and at least a couple of two-hour rides every weekend.
Taking the long way home is a treat as the scenery is very nice, and there are hills involved, so there go some more calories right there.
My issue is with white wine in the summertime. Why did they make Riesling taste so.damn.good??? And beer, the highest thing on the glycemic scale.... why.... why....
Now to assemble my weight room, I bought a bench and some really nice chrome dumbbells so looking forward to working out with those too.
Burn baby burn!
[This message edited by FaithFool at 2:41 PM, May 19th (Tuesday)]
I'm hoping for 5 more by the end of June, but I have a week of vacation in there that will undoubtedly mess that up.
I have surgery at the end of June and will be off of work for 4 weeks... Not sure when I'll be allowed to exercise again... Which worries me... I'm really going to have to watch anything I eat during this time since I can't exercise to burn it off.
Once I'm healed I'll have to get back in gear asap. I have a vacation planned with a fwb and another couple in October that I want to lose an additional 10 pounds for...
I'm determined.
Weight loss is so Hard....
Well if you don't put yourself on the front burner, who will?
Down 7.5 lbs now. Finally a long-overdue breakthrough in a long plateau. It's not as much as you guys, but I'll take it.
[This message edited by FaithFool at 11:06 PM, June 9th (Tuesday)]
I've finally gotten my full set of dumbbells and am really enjoying just being able to do a few sets whenever I feel like it, instead of having to schedule a full workout.
While dinner's heating up or the beer is cooling down.
It's a whole new thing for me to have that right in my apartment. I'm glad I chose to make that investment in myself.
[This message edited by FaithFool at 11:34 AM, June 14th (Sunday)]
Here's what happened to me... I'll try to make is short...
I was a junk food addict. Mostly chocolate. But when I say adict, I mean it in every sense of the word. I could eat a bag of candy without blinking, without even realizing I ate it all. If I ate one piece, I had to eat 20. I couldn't stop.
One day I ate waaaay too much(kids Halloween loot). I decided this is ridiculous I have to stop. So I gave myself a goal. No chocolate until thanksgiving weekend. Had some over thanksgiving then said no more until Christmas week. I was doing good with this. In that time I had dropped maybe 7 lbs. then in the winter I went away for a weekend with a guy (kind of fwb)... The first I had been with anyone since XWH 5 years before. I was soooo self conscious. I was a wreck the whole weekend. While this guy was wonderful and attempted to boost my confidence, I just couldn't shake how I looked. I am only 5 feet tall, so every pound shows terribly on me.
That was it... That weekend was my biggest turning point...
I then decided to cut out All junk... What I called the c foods... Chocolate, candy, cookies, cake, ice cream, chips... This was going to be until Easter. I also started exercising at home... Doing some ab exercises. Then once the weather got nice, I started walking while my kids were at their activities. This gave me time to think, walk, clear my head...
I also mad small, very small goals for myself... Maybe 4-5 pounds per month max. I wrote down my goals... Some months I made it, some it didn't. If I didn't, I said, ok... Let's readjust the number for next month. Didn't beat myself up.
This is for me... Just for me... The guy I was with told me I was beautiful that weekend we were together(I haven't seen him since because he lives 5 hours away)... But I wanted to feel more confident FOR MEthe next time I did see him... And any other day. Plus, my clothes were too tight and I needed to so something. Pants were cutting me in half at the waist.
Recently went on vacation with family... My mom made tons of cookies to take. I told myself I could have 2 per day... Guess what happened? First day, I ate 7 cookies and 3 pieces of candy in about 15 minutes. Didn't beat myself up... But I knew that I couldn't continue that. So... Keeping the new habits are not easy. Losing weight is not easy.
Only be accountable to yourself. If you want to do it, make sure it is for you and you only.
Look at your problem area... Is it junk like mine or is it fast food? Everyone is different. Start slow. Cut back slow. Once you see results it's easier to continue on.. It's that initial step that is the hardest.
Keep posting.
Support helps.
Pffft.... I'm 62, and have never felt better.
Do you want to be sick and feel awful as you get older?
Then don't exercise or tackle your bad habits.
If you want to have energy, vitality and strength, you will take the bull by the horns and get busy.
Do it for yourself and nobody else.
Start by listing your bad habits here. We won't tell.
@ feelinghurt: My co-worker has your problem, and is now cursed with a fatty liver. Part of that is genetic, all the women in her family are morbidly obese, but a lot of it is habit.
I can have one of my favourite biscuits, usually just on a weekend or stat holiday, that's my baseline rule for treats but NOT binges.
Binges happen with me when I have red wine in the house. Then the chocolate stash diminishes somewhat, but it's not a regular occurrence.
I always go to fitnesspal now and enter it all in so I can see that line that says IF EVERY DAY WERE LIKE THIS ONE YOU'D WEIGH 172 LBS.
Been there, was once nearly 180, and I'm never going back...
[This message edited by FaithFool at 8:07 PM, July 6th (Monday)]
Right when I found out about the A, I was on the infidelity diet, could barely stand to eat, was escaping to the walking trail several times a week to cope, etc and lost 25 pounds.
Then WH finally moved out, the stress eating began, and I put it all back on in a heartbeat.
Bottom line is, I just don't feel good anymore at this weight. I'm about 175 now, and would like to be closer to 140, but I haven't seen that number, literally, in over 20 years.
I do have a history of an eating disorder - compulsive overeating, and have addressed it in therapy, but...I'm clearly teetering near the edge of the wagon, even though I'm not full on engaging in behaviors.
I MUST get it together. What has worked for you guys? I need something sustainable.
I have to tackle these severe sugar cravings.
I have to stop the emotional eating.
What has worked for you guys? I need something sustainable.
I have to tackle these severe sugar cravings.
I have to tackle these severe sugar cravings.
Walking... I enjoy walking. If I'm alone, it gives me time to think, clap ear my head. If I'm with others, I enjoy being able to walk and talk with someone els.
As for sugar cravings.. When I gave up eating the junk, I found that I wanted it less (my story in a nutshell is a couple posts above)... I was even able to cut a chocolate pb egg for my kids and didn't eat any of it!
It's hard... It is.
In fact I was just going to post that I'm slipping.... And I have to get myself back on track. I had lost another 7lbs since my surgery and was feeling good. But picnics, parties, birthdays (3 in the last 3 days) have gotten me off track and I gained 3 back.. Since we still have party food and goodies here at the house, I'm giving myself today to indulge. After that I have to kick my own butt and get back on track. I've been allowing myself to steer off course a little too much and it's getting comfortable again. I don't want to fall back into that.
I'm afraid of gaining back what I've worked so hard to lose...
I don't usually do high cal/sugary drinks. I do put sugar in my coffee and will indulge maybe once /month in a coffee-type drink that is way bad. But I normally don't have coffee out, so usually not an issue.
If you can do it, moderation is key. Sure you can have it, but in moderation.
Unfortunately, for me, I am like an addict with the "junk type" stuff... When I have some/any, I just want more and I can't stop. So I have to stay away
After reading about FaithFool saying she checks out fitness pal everyday, I decided to check it out. The picture for the app looked familiar...I downloaded it on my phone and on a whim tried to login with me standard login for that kind of stuff.
Lo and behold, I have an account. I hadn't logged in for 55 MONTHS, and my starting weight was 176 pounds...exactly what it is now.
I lost weight when I first found out about the A - lost 25 pounds...but it wasn't healthy weight loss, it was that starvation that happens because you're so distraught you can't look at food. You all know what I mean. Gained it all back when WH finally moved out.
I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place...but maybe I just need to revamp the horrible habits I have (emotional eating) and recognize that 1 cookie does equal 20, so maybe don't have one unless one is all that's available to me.
These Food Days are a tradition down there and, sadly, most of the women who work there are obese as a result.
I've let it be known that I don't eat baked goods as a rule, so I have no problem declining when offerings appear. I always get the Scooby Doo looks like "Wha???? you don't eat baked goods???"
It's like I'm an alien from another planet or something.
Then my boss, who has a severe Starbucks addiction, brings in coffee for us all (bless her), and I've managed to get her trained to make mine a nonfat latte.
If I'm having a tired kind of day I'll put some sugar in it, but I enjoy the taste of it plain now. The milk sugar is more than enough.
I swore off pop years ago, so that's not even an issue.
As for pasta, I've pretty much dialled that back down to an occasional treat as well. I love love love cheesy baked pasta more than just about anything. But it packs pounds on like nobody's business, especially since it goes so well with wine.
So, to review, no cakes, cookies, ice cream, bagels, boxed cereal, pasta or junk beverages inhabit my kitchen.
Sourdough toast (one slice) in the morning, with PB and jam, black coffee and a raw brazil nut (for the fat and the selenium).
It keeps me going until midmorning, when I usually have a cold hardboiled egg, plain.
Big salad for lunch with protein and every colour of veg and some fruit (lately I've been loving strawberries in there, but pomegranate and apple are good also).
Big flask of green tea gets me through most of the day, and if I'm still hungry I'll have some raw walnuts and almonds with a few dried craisins and a little bit of dark-chocolate-covered ginger (antioxidants!).
Yummiest trail mix ever.
Today I'm bad, I have kettle chips in the house, so have to make some hummus and will probably have that for supper with a salad.
Rule of thumb, if you keep junk out of the kitchen, it helps.
[This message edited by FaithFool at 6:49 PM, July 19th (Sunday)]
33 years old, as of last week.
Currently weighing 200 lbs / 91 kg, 180 cm tall.
Started on the 28th April with 233 lbs/106kg
Following a diet of protein, some carbohydrates and lots of vegetables as well as a daily exercise program I paid a personal trainer to set up for me.
Daily exercise: 1-2 hours in the gym lifting.
Im horrible at keeping up with running and cardio due to a bum knee.
Ive gained some muscle and lost fat, but yesterday I had a really bad day. I pigged out completely, eating almost a whole bag of chips, candy etc, I feel disgusted with myself today and really low. Tomorrow is the weekly weigh in and im afraid I just destroyed a few weeks worth of training in one day.
[This message edited by LonelyDad at 4:34 AM, July 20th (Monday)]
, I feel disgusted with myself today and really low.
LonelyDad, you can't beat yourself up when you slip up.
It sounds like you've already made some huge accomplishments! Congratulations!! Be proud of yourself for that. It is frustrating that it takes one day to seemingly undo what we have worked for an entire week. But guess what? It's OK! Today will be a better day!
Don't give up!
Maybe you need to set aside a day every once in a while to allow your self to indulge a little, so you aren't totally depriving yourself. But of course, within limits and moderation. (Which is my problem, if I have 1, I have to have 20)
Be proud of your accomplishments!
Here is a quick background:
Early 40's weighed in at 153. Would like to drop 15-20 pounds. I run and have done marathons. I'm a slow back of the packer but they still give you medals so it's fine. :) I lost a sister to cancer and had put 15 pounds on during the 5 months she was ill. I used food to cope. Then after she passed last year, I started getting back in shape and losing the weight. Coincidentally, once I found out about the infidelity, I was able to lose the remaining pounds I had gained from my sister's death.
However, after my initial infidelity weight loss jumpstart 8 1/2 months ago, I am now up 8 pounds as my life is improving and my appetite is back.
I had a dream Saturday night where I was sitting on this bench talking to my sister who had passed and she was lit up like an angel so I knew in my dream she had passed away and then all of a sudden this huge giant lady came and tried to attack my youngest child and I had to leave my sister on the bench and fight with everything in me to kill this giant lady who was trying to get my child. It was a hard fight and eventually I won, and then I woke up. I cried when I woke up. I took from that dream that it was my real life situation playing out in my dream. I thought it symbolized how I was grieving my sisters' death when all of a sudden I find out about my H infidelity (giant woman who was going after my child in my dream) and I had to abandon my sister on the bench (quit grieving her) as I had to fight to save my family. I told my H about the dream and he just apologized and held me.
I have slowly realized I am entering the depressed stage of grief in this nightmare and my energy levels this summer have been down and the desire to go run is down. I think that is the definition of depressed right? When things you used to enjoy doing are no longer what you are doing and you don't have the energy or even care? So I am hoping to gain some momentum from all of you so I can get back in the swing of things and know that I am not alone in this trial.
I haven't told anyone really except my SIL about the A's so this is basically my outlet. So, thank you for letting me tag along. I look forward to being a part of this group.
I went to the gym today and ran 2 miles and biked 10 min. It killed me as I have not run most of the summer. But rumor has it, tomorrow should be easier, right?
I think the more you exercise, the more you will feel like exercising. Maybe you can use exercise to find focus and work out frustrations.
Make small goals... It feels good to accomplish something
Today I went to the gym and did a bootcamp and it was a good workout. I had to take my car to the shop today to fix the a/c so it would have been an easy day to miss, however, I had my daughter come pick me up and we went to the gym together in her car. I felt good about going. It's a step in the right direction to taking care of me.
This week I have tried to pay more attention to my feelings like my counselor told me on Monday and to not eat when I am angry or sad, instead to focus on what is making me feel that way. So, my eating has been better this week. Today is the 9 months mark of Dday and I haven't triggered. I am now excited everytime I hit a month mark because it means I am one more month away from that nightmare.
I think the actual Dday anniversary will be a sad and glorious day all at the same time?
I walked on my treadmill this morning because my kids had doctors appointments during gym time so I got up early and watched the Today show and walked. So, that is a healthier option rather than staying in bed (which is what I would have preferred).
It was going so good and had no issues keeping the diet and now im back to square 1. Gah....
Amazing loss newbeginning, way to go!
[This message edited by LonelyDad at 1:29 AM, July 28th (Tuesday)]
Well I lost two pounds and gained one. I'm getting VERY focused on the scale, which is a warning flag for me in terms of my eating disordered past, so will be bringing it up in my next counseling session.
I read a blog today on MyFitnessPal about being successful at weight loss. One of the tips was to make a list of the positive and negative choices you are making in your life. Not just as it relates to your diet and exercise, but your whole life, and make changes where necessary. I think I'm going to try that out in the next few days.
I've had a shitty couple of days of eating CRAP. I have noticed that I am more tired and lethargic on days when I overeat. Need to change things up somewhere.
Just frustrating since I lost all that weight in the beginning, then gained it all back....but I was starving myself because I couldn't stand the idea of food....so that wasn't healthy.
I sometimes wonder if this is one of those situations that when you stop trying so hard to control it, it takes care of itself?
However 4 days later with eating clean and im back down again and on track.
My goal is to reach a healthy fit new me by november. But im thinking I might have to move that goal a month as my diet cracked on more than a few occasions and injuries making it hard to train.
Wish I had a training buddy, that would have made this so much easier to have someone to push me and get me going those days when I struggle.
Now on to a new goal. I would love to get down at least another five. The biking and cleaner eating plus weight training are all to blame.
Still get to indulge occasionally but my new habit is to default to clean.
Happy dancing here
[This message edited by FaithFool at 2:24 PM, July 30th (Thursday)]
Plus I've been getting comfortable with allowing myself to be less strict with eating ... I NEED to get myself back on track... not just part way ... but the whole way back on track!
The only other changes were my dr has me on cinnamon for my blood sugar and rx iron for anemia.
Could that be helping my attempt at losing weight?
I really need to find the motivation to exercise.
But it seems overwhelming to try to lose that much.
Why even start? Is what I say to justify eating crap. Help!!
I lost 20 lbs on the infidelity diet and over the last 10 months I have gained them all back plus 13.
I am starting a commitment to walk on my treadmill every morning. I used to run half marathons but I am so far out of shape that I have to walk first. I struggle with that because I think, if I don't run then I'm not working out so what's the point.
Hereagain2: you can do it! 40 lbs sounds overwhelming but just start with 5 or 10. It is worth it because you will feel so much better! Good luck, I'm right there with you on the 40 lbs!!
My weight has been a big issue in my marriage (for my husband) and I've finally decided to divorce.
I am 5'1" and weigh 122. This is a still in the normal BMI range but not skinny enough for my husband. In the course of our divorce talks he admitted he "can't tell" if he is attracted to me. And when he was in the midst of his last affair and I was this same weight he told me that I had let myself go and he wasn't attracted to me.
As my self esteem has rebounded I've realized that:
1) I am fine like I am right now and I am plenty attractive and f**kable.
2) I'd like to lose 10 and get stronger but he doesn't deserve any improvements in me. He hasn't improved what I wanted in him and he has made anything I've gone for harder by not believing in me and not loving me when I was down.
I'm moving out soon and can do whatever I want. I can't wait.
I am 5'1" and weigh 122. This is a still in the normal BMI range but not skinny enough for my husband
That seems to be a pretty healthy weight. Losing weight for someone else is never the answer.
Losing weight is not going to "fix" your marriage, it's not going to "fix" your WS, it's not going to "fix" you. Losing weight doesn't MAKE someone love you.
Your WS is broken. He needs to work on himself before he DESERVES you. You can't base a marriage on appearances alone. Appearances come and go - we get wrinkles, we sag here and there, our hair changes texture, color ... if a relationship is based on appearance(weight) alone, is it really going to last into old age?
you can't "skinny" him into loving you...
Be proud of who you are. LOVE YOURSELF !!!
The reason to lose weight is knee pain I've had for 3 years. With each pound less I weigh, the less it hurts. And I want so badly to get back to doing the things I could do before the pain. Especially ballet. And it never hurts to be stronger.
Also, I'd like to eat better and to be able to cook. Once I get my own place and can cook whatever I want, I think I can eat better. My husband is so freaking picky and everything has to be perfect. It's been a pain in the ass to keep up with that. It got to where I didn't want to make anything because I didn't want to experience the criticism.
The plan is to move out Oct 1 to Oct 15th, depending on when I get an apartment.
ETA - I got an MRI of my knee last week and I'm meeting with the orthopedist tomorrow (Monday) for him to go over it and tell me my options. He said if the wear is diffuse, there's not much to be done. I'll be bummed if that is the case.
[This message edited by IDeserveMore at 10:57 PM, August 16th (Sunday)]
I'm a woman on a mission. I'll do the mind numbing PT exercises. I'll do anything.
And I want to eat well. Just ... what to make? I'm a deer in headlights in the kitchen!
SO - I don't know how much I weigh today. Wanna know why? Because my therapist made me get rid of the scale. I told her I could feel myself inching toward engaging in some eating disordered behaviors (again) and that I was getting superfocused on the scale, which just backfires and makes things worse. She made me get rid of it.
Here's what happened since I did...
I've had to rely on how I FEEL to determine whether or not Im hungry and I've had to make food choices based on what I've already eaten that day - ie do I need more protein, have I had any fruit/veg, did I have a treat yesterday or should I allow myself one today? Do I actually feel like a treat today?
We talk about using food inappropriately. How many of you are using the scale inappropriately? What does that number mean to you? Does it make or break your whole day?
CHALLENGE: challenging you all to take a break from the scale for at least 3 weeks, maybe even 4.
Any takers?
CHALLENGE: challenging you all to take a break from the scale for at least 3 weeks, maybe even 4.
Any takers?
Any takers?
I don't think that's a challenge I can do. I know I use the scale inappropriately... but, I do also use it to keep myself in check.
It doesn't ruin my day when the scale goes in the wrong direction, but it makes me want to do better, try harder tomorrow...
I am struggling with the same 3 pounds for a month ! Up, down, up , down ... UGH ... frustrating. I know I have to stop slacking with my eating... need to get back to being much more strict with myself and get back into exercise routine instead of just walking.
It's hard ... very hard ... but I know I can do it.
I know we all can do it.
I was just thinking that one of the sucky things about this is what it does to your body image, especially when you're 48 when it happens!!!
This fall I'm really making an effort and I'm using the 5:2 intermittant fasting. It's controversial but it works well for me and I've lost a few pounds, slow and steady, and feel more energetic. It's not fasting the way most people think of it--it's eating normally but healthy five days a week and eating two restricted calorie days. I'm also doing bioidentical hormones--another thing that's a little controversial. I'm just sharing because they are doing well for me.
Good luck, everyone!
That 12-15 pounds of comfort eating and wine weight is NOT COMING BACK.
I'm determined to keep going.
[This message edited by FaithFool at 12:11 PM, September 1st (Tuesday)]
I'd like to rejoin too if you'll have me!
I joined a gym about a month ago and have been going 3-5 times each week. My DD22 and I have also been taking barre classes which are SO much fun! I've lost about 5lbs in the last month and definitely have a LOT more energy (though I'm sure sleeping more is helping with that too).
September 1 is my official "restart" of putting serious effort into shedding the pounds.
I still have a good 40 to go, but I'm not in a hurry, I know it will happen :).
I am also using my fitness pal. Great for calorie and nutrition tracking. I get fat when I'm depressed, but I kind of like losing weight. It's like a competition with myself and it's one thing that can't be taken from me. Taking back control!
Unfortunately, I needed to lose weight before I got pregnant, so, embarrassingly, I need to lose 60 lbs to be in a normal weight range, but I would ideally like to lose 80. I haven't weighed that little since I've started weighing myself as a teenager, so we shall see.
I've got a long road ahead of me, but after three days, I feel good for shifting focus from family and relationship problems to becoming healthy to be a good example for my favorite person (my daughter) plus, I never want her to see me trying to lose weight, just trying to (or hopefully staying) healthy.
I will admit, I am not as strict with myself as I was when I started... but I am also exercising more than I was then too.
I have 25 days till a vacation with friends ... I was hoping to meet my next goal by then... not sure that's going to happen ... I hope to at least get close !
I need to get strict with myself again, but I keep saying "tomorrow I will ..." when I really need to do it TODAY !
Good luck all, I believe in you!
Unless you have a metabolic disorder, losing weight is a simple matter of calories in/calories out. Finding a form of exercise that you'll stick with is a big part of being healthy. It really helps to vary your routine so you don't get bored, but if you find something you REALLY like (like Zumba, weight training, whatever) keep going. Try for a mix of cardio, weight training (even body weight if you don't have access to hand weights) and stretching like yoga and/or pilates. I like to go to a gym class for my cardio/weights because I will never push myself as hard as the gym class. On alternate days I'll do more weights or trail running (usually without disasterous results
My two most valuable tools are WeightWatchers and Womens' Health magazine. WW keeps me accountable to myself; I'm a lifetime member. I no longer attend meetings, but I get weighed at least once a month. (No one hears your weight but you.) Womens Health publishes my favorite weight training routines--15 minute workouts. I have two of their books, but most if not all of their routines are available for free on line. They really work, and everyone has 15 minutes to spare
I LOVE walking -- I walk a very fast pace. Every once in a while I try jogging, but my knee usually ends up hurting. I walk almost as fast as I could jog (pretty close anyway). If I'm with friends, I don't walk as fast, but that's ok - I enjoy the company.
I do some exercises - push ups, different ab stuff, here at home.
Now that its getting dark earlier, I might have to join a gym because the dark is cutting into walking time.
I just need to find my motivation again... I was hoping my upcoming vacation would be motivation enough... I definitely don't want to put the weight back on that I've already lost. I am determined not to do that... even if I can't drop that last 5lbs.... I just don't want to gain.
I'll be checking out the 15 minute workouts! Thanks for the suggestion
[This message edited by feelinghurt10 at 10:08 PM, September 11th (Friday)]
The past months I've found a new trainer and a new bootcamp. I'm getting in better shape and have lost a few pounds.
Now I'm leaving him. He doesn't deserve any improved version of me if he couldn't love me when I was just being human.
But... the past week or two, when I say I'm so tired and don't feel like working out, he says "You don't have to. You can skip it" and then he goes and works out.
He is exercising daily since I told him I wanted the divorce. This morning I saw him coming out of the room where I've been sleeping, the one with the scale. He looked sheepish and said he just wanted to weight himself in the morning. He looked really skinny in his underwear.
He's always been competitive but this... I just don't think it's my imagination
I still haven't weighed myself and am happy to report I'm not quite as obsessed with knowing that number on the scale. It's also decreasing my anxiety about it. So that's good.
However, it doesn't change the fact that I need to be eating better, and that I am still overweight a bit - maybe 25-30 ish pounds, so I need to get it together.
Does anyone have any experience with Kevin Geary's Total Body Reboot? I like the premise of it, but the expense keeps me from signing up. That and the anxiety about failing miserably...again.... But I would have paid for it this time!
Sad in AZ - is Women's Health a magazine? It sounds vaguely familiar...
On a good note, I went to a nice store and had the sales lady help me pick out an outfit. She just kept bringing me stuff to try on in different styles and sizes, told me if something didn't look good, and I didn't internalize it as being a problem with my body, just that the top didn't fit or the style of pants didn't fit, etc.
Idk. I know I still have a lot of psychological work to do on the issue, but I feel like I'm making good progress in the right direction.
Glad to see the thread picking up a bit and more of us here on SI doing something positive for ourselves!
Make good choices!
I'm at the smallest I've been since college and I feel pretty good about that. Now, just to keep it off! I'd love to drop another 6-10 lbs... But we will see how that goes. I'll be thrilled just to maintain what I've accomplished this far...
My weight struggles:
My mom's side of the family struggles with weight, so I know I have the "genes", but in high school I was VERY active and never had to worry about it. I still focused on eating healthy though because I was an athlete and also because I knew my family history. I would attend weight watchers with my mom and aunts to support them and to learn to live a healthy lifestyle myself.
2003-I entered college weighing 120lbs. I quit weight watchers, was not involved in any type of physical activities, ate a ton of fast food and junk food and started drinking (yay college life).
2006-reached 180lbs. I started weight watchers again.
2009-reached 130lbs.
2012-reached 160lbs. Got pregnant with DS in November 2012.
Aug 2013-reached 230lbs. DS was born.
Mar 2014-reached 200lbs. Dday
Most of my weight loss since DS was born has been from eating healthier and moving more. Basically, I don't have a workout routine, but do a lot more physical activity than I have for a long time. Sometimes I swim, sometimes I do workout videos, I play a lot with DS outside and now I hike! I eat lots of meats and veggies and try to limit my carbs and sweets.
It has been a rollercoaster for me, but I am hoping that I will stick with it now that I have a constant motivation (DS). I want to teach him to be healthy too!
Sheesh, what in my life hasn't been a rollercoaster!? I am ready for stable ground for a while.
"There is little growing in comfort and little comfort in growing"-unknown
"Don't take your emotional temperature in the ass of a psychopath."-unknown
No drop in the number on the scale, but my daughter and I have been going to hour long barre classes 3-5 times per week since the end of July (in addition to our regular gym membership).
I flippin' LOVE those classes.
I struggled to keep up and complete the full hour initially, but now I am not only keeping up, but I've increased the weight on the dumbbells that I use during class. I feel stronger and healthier.
I'm still struggling with eating better, but that's a constant work in progress.
[This message edited by letdownandlonely at 6:19 AM, November 1st (Sunday)]
I'm logged back into myfitnesspal to lose the 4 lbs of wine and choklit weight.
Skating every other day this week, going to dust off the old weights and go for a walk.
On the plus side, I've been working out consistently (4-5 times per week) since July, so that is now habit. That's probably the only reason I haven't gained weight, though I haven't really lost any either.
Sun is out, it's a beautiful day, so another long ride for me after I finish this nice cuppa tea.
What y'all up to?
Took the long way home via the beach after coffee with my friend.
The last of the Christmas wine is going to be consumed this evening, classes start on Monday morning, so party time will be over for a bit.
It's been fun though, not gonna lie.
[This message edited by FaithFool at 4:53 PM, January 2nd (Saturday)]
Today I did Zumba for an hour, then went out and did some window shopping for another two hours.
One last amazing frosty sunny day today. More biking. Off to get some school supplies for tomorrow.
I did a bunch of food prep over the last couple of days. I spend most of last night and this morning making single portion items for my meals and snacks for the upcoming week. If I don't have healthy (good) foods on hand when the munchies hit, I'll grab whatever sugar-laden item is on hand.
Since it is still daylight and a pretty nice day (plus I'm bored and when I'm bored I tend to snack), I think I'm going to take the dogs for a walk around the neighborhood.
It's almost like she's just surrendered to it, and I fear it will be diabetes next.
I was constantly saying "no thanks" to the workplace goodies (chocolate, muffins, cookies, cakes etc.) and everyone would look at me funny while I snacked on my hard boiled egg.
It's hard to make new habits, but it's not impossible. That said, I'm always going to enjoy a bit of dark chocolate, it's good for you. A bit...not the whole thing.
If we want health as we get older, it's kind of essential to get on it and stay on it...
So get back on it girl!
[This message edited by FaithFool at 12:06 AM, January 4th (Monday)]
However my daily exercise regime is holding up so im now stuck at 196 lbs/ 89 kg and the most muscular ive ever been in my life.
Managed to cut out alcohol as well, hoping this will help me get rid of the belly fat I've been stuck with my entire life. Wine and chocolate or a beer has been a daily comfort for far too long.
I doubt ill be able to kick the smoking just yet due to the immense stress i'm experiencing from fighting for custody in court the next few months....
I know its not healthy, but I miss the loss of appetite from D-Day over my constant hunger for chocolate.
I am taking one day at a time. I am a sugar addict. So this is the first step.
So now I am trying a very different approach to it all. I have decided to cut out all artificial sweeteners and just start eating healthier while cutting out highly processed foods wherever I can. If I am craving something, I try to go with the more natural, preservative free (or reduced) option by making it myself. Basically, if I'm craving chocolate chip cookies, I make my own with real butter, GMO free cane sugar, organic flour, and chocolate chips instead of eating what comes ready made out of a package. I've also been doing some light Pilates and I've done a few minutes on an elliptical here and there. Oh, and I've started taking probiotics.
Over the past two weeks, I've lost 8 pounds!!!!!!!!!!! I know it's not a ton, but I am hugely proud of it since it was done through my Christmas and New Years pig out sessions. And I'm not starving myself to do it! I eat whatever I want, but I just try to be more mindful of being healthier about it.
I have decided to cut out all artificial sweeteners and just start eating healthier
This is a great start ^^^
Rainy flu weather has set in and I've been super busy with school so far this week, fighting off the School Cold in my ears and feeling pretty lethargic.
I'm making veggie soup with lots of garlic and chillies, and hitting the hay super early.
Exercise is walking briskly to and from my bus stop (about 7 minutes each way). Today I'm doing it twice (had a break between classes) so that's nearly half an hour.
I'll get back into my weightlifting routine when I get my energy back to normal.
No wine for me for the foreseeable future. Lots of studying!
What's everyone else up to?
[This message edited by FaithFool at 5:27 PM, January 5th (Tuesday)]
I hit the gym this morning for a group strength training class.
My eating is still hit and miss, but more hits than misses over the last week or so. Progress....
so far successfully in R
What are you eating in a day? Put it in Fitday or post it here. Writing it out can be an eye opener.
I've been at it all week and I've already lost 5 lbs. I am determined to lose 80 lbs by september when I'm in a wedding.
I was fitted for a dress (haven't ordered yet) and was told the size I would fit into would be $40 extra! I've been getting into gear and I KNOW that dress won't fit come September. The woman in the store suggested I buy the size that fits (a total of $200) and then have it altered later
I'd rather spend $20/month on a community center pass than to pay for a bigger dress and then to make the bigger dress smaller.
I don't have to order until the end of next month, so I'm in high gear and will get measured one more time (to see how far I've come and then probably still order the smaller size yet)
I'm already the least attractive one in the wedding party (I'm not getting down on myself, my friend and her family are the most beautiful people I've ever seen, not many people would be considered attractive standing next to them), I don't want to weigh twice as much as everyone. . .
I'm at the point where the shame about my body is not keeping me from changing it.
Add in that I can't seem to get off the sugar binge that started at Thanksgiving and it is a recipe for weight disaster!
I need to purge my pantry and make some dietary changes. (DUH) I'm not sure what to do about exercise for the next 3 weeks (time remaining in air cast).
I just feel like I'm not taking good care of myself. I'm not sleeping well, eating well, nothing.
I'm down for the kick in the pants with deephurt. Hey, deephurt - maybe we could do some upper body free weights while we are still cast ridden?
Tired of feeling like this.
I've set alarms on my phone to remind myself to eat differently throughout the day.
Deephurt - don't forget about sitting on your butt and going up the stairs that way. Going down is my challenge!!
I've been doing some upper body exercises and light floor work while I watch a bit of tv.
We can do this.
Anyone have any tips for surviving what I'm SURE is going to be a massive sugar withdrawal?
Back to work before I head down to the corner and offer to kiss random people for candy bars...
Everyone who is craving sugar, post here what your favourite fix is, along with the total amount of sugar in each on, in cups.
I don't find gram counts helpful. Cups, on the other hand, are a real eye-opener when you do the math!
Gaby, carrots, yuk! Have a hardboiled egg with some real mayo. That always does the trick for me.
[This message edited by FaithFool at 3:41 PM, January 12th (Tuesday)]
If you find a good fix for sugar cravings, please DO post them. That continues to be my downfall. I have a sweet-tooth the size of Montana, California, and New York combined!
Handful of raw walnuts with some dried cranberries
Peanut butter smothered on an apple wedge.
Very satisfying.
I definitely haven't gone cold turkey on the sugar but I've reduced by 85% probably. I did have a bowl of cereal tonight that was sugary. I needed a snack!
What I should have had was some cheese and crackers!
I'll remember that next time.
The last two mornings I've had unsweetened oatmeal with fresh berries. I have forgotten how yummy just plain old creamy oatmeal is! It tastes like FOOD and it's warm and creamy and mmm, mmm good!
I have been fluctuating between 225-280 lbs for the past decade or so. No diabetes or pre-diabetes. No high blood pressure. Cholesterol has been elevated for a number of years but my previous doc wasn't too concerned about it. We moved to a new location about three months ago and just found a new family doc, who I had an appointment with yesterday. She spent an hour with me getting a medical history and we ran out of time to cover the current health issues, but she did review the blood work I had done and was quite concerned about how high my cholesterol is and made mention of the potential of being put on meds for it. I am only 43 so this is a little concerning for me.
So anyways, when I was weighed yesterday I was 263.4 lbs. (I have regained all the weight lost from the infidelity diet and then some).
I know that my ideal weight for my height should be around 160 lbs...so in order to get close to my ideal weight I will need to lose between 80-100 lbs. Yikes!
I suffer from fibromyalgia, arthritis, degenerative disc disease and sciatica, so aerobic exercise is not feasible. I love walking but can only do short distances before the pain becomes agonizing.
I have hand weights, a medicine ball and a kettle bell that I use to try and strengthen myself up, when I can motivate myself to do it that is.
I try to eat high protein foods and eat lots of veg. Fruit and dairy are tricky as I have some significant food intolerances/sensitivities.
I struggle with eating breakfast and as a result tend to binge at night. I also end up craving baked goods and potato chips.
If anyone has some advice to offer to start me off on this weight loss/ healthy living journey, I would very much appreciate it.
Thank you for responding.
Do eat breakfast, even if its something small. You need to start your metabolism early to get full benefits of all day burning of calories. An apple, protein shake, oatmeal whatever you can.
My breakfasts historically have consisted of two cups of coffee (with 2-4 cream and 2-4 teaspoons of sugar) and cigarettes.
A week ago I went cold turkey on the cream and sugar in my coffee and have been having a cup (occasionally two) of black coffee now. Still trying to adjust to the taste and mentally I am fighting the urge to add the cream and sugar, but I haven't caved in yet.
We usually have a big breakfast once a week (bacon, eggs, home fries, soda farls). On the mornings where I do manage to eat breakfast it is usually multigrain toast with peanut butter and jam. (I know the peanut butter is a source of protein but I have an aversion to the flavour so I end up adding the jam).
Avoid sugar (my biggest problem). Try to eliminate as much white food - white sugar, white flour, white bread, white potato, white rice as you can.
Sugar is my biggest problem too. I figure eliminating it from my coffee is a good baby step in the right direction. I love to bake so I know I will have some struggles there.
And yeah, I pretty much survive on all the white food you listed. Gah!! I don't mind whole or multi grain options so I can do that.
Eat 4 meals a day with approx 4 hour between. Be finished your last meal by 7pm and don't eat anything else. It takes a while to get used to this but when you do, you don't notice it.
I tried doing this before but wasn't really successful - the four hours in between meals was hard as I have always been a "grazer" - nibbling on little things throughout the day.
The last meal by 7 pm is definitely doable though since I am usually up at around 5 am and go to bed close to 9 pm.
Walk little bits at a time through out the day....10 minutes at a time 5 times during the day or work up to it....start slow and work your way up. Use hand weights when you can, if its easier, do the same for that, start slow doing little bits throughout the day- like one set at a time 3-4 times a day, then work up to 2 sets etc.
This is my biggest struggle. In my mind if I am only doing a little bit, I feel like I am doing nothing, so on the days where I feel well enough to be active I end up going overboard and then I am in pain, and then I don't feel well enough to be active and the cycle repeats.
And then so that you don't feel like you are being tortured, give yourself a goal, when you reach it, you get a treat. Like 10 lbs - 2 cookies (on workout days) or something a long that line.
That might work. Although I remember another post I read about 5 lbs goals, which feels more doable to me.
Are there any decent apps for Android phones to track food intake/exercise that any of you can recommend? (I am truly out of the loop on weight loss apps)
I'm not even hungry!
We had our big meal at lunch time today, so I'm still full from that. But I want something sweet SO badly right now. I do have a little bag of dove chocolates here. But I know if I eat one, that'll be IT and it will start to get counted by handfuls.
In sitting at my desk doing a task I don't care for. Maybe the food idea is a method of avoidance???
We usually have a big breakfast once a week (bacon, eggs, home fries, soda farls). On the mornings where I do manage to eat breakfast it is usually multigrain toast with peanut butter and jam. (I know the peanut butter is a source of protein but I have an aversion to the flavour so I end up adding the jam).
A big breakfast is fine, however, lose the bacon, home fries and soda fares. Add whole grain toast, make an omelette using mostly egg whites and a couple of whole eggs. Include fruit and even veggies on your plate. Have oatmeal, yogurt. Just make sure you stay in line with calories. Feel free to have the highest calories at breakfast, just be careful not to go over board.
I have some trouble with the 4 meals a day.....try for the 3 then. If you go to bed at 9, try to finish your last meal at 6 then....3 hours before bed is the goal. If not 7 is still not too bad
This is my biggest struggle. In my mind if I am only doing a little bit, I feel like I am doing nothing, so on the days where I feel well enough to be active I end up going overboard and then I am in pain, and then I don't feel well enough to be active and the cycle repeats.
Start small, with 10 min, increase when you feel you can, don't overdo it though (try to be conscious of what causes you pain) Baby steps. At some point, 30 minutes of walking will be doable and then you can add speed or another exercise. If it remains painful, stick to 10 or 15 minutes several times (try for 5) a day. Definitely use the weights where you can, the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn at rest and the stronger your body becomes. The stronger your body is, the easier everything else becomes over time. It is actually liberating to feel strength you didn't have before.
I don't know about apps, I am terrible at phones. I know you can get info on the internet including what different types of exercise burn in the way of calories. As for food, you can also get the calorie counts online. You should just be able to google it. I don't know if I am allowed to post any links here. You can also get books on both.
If you find counting calories too hard, start by eliminating the unhealthy foods, then start shrinking portions.
Please also keep in mind that the white flours, pasta, rice etc, reacts in your body just like its simple sugar. They also all create cravings like sugar and allow you to eat past when you are full thereby increasing your calorie count.
If you find counting calories too hard, start by eliminating the unhealthy foods, then start shrinking portions
I am horrible at counting calories. I have an extreme aversion to anything that resembles "dieting". I can wrap my head around healthy foods and smaller portions a heck of a lot easier!!
Thanks for all the tips deephurt.
myfitnesspal is a great tracker.
"Diet" is not a verb!
You should never get to the point where you're "starving" or "hangry". That's the point of having a little something every few hours. Set a timer if you have to, and don't eat until it goes off.
Are you drinking lots of water? Stock up on lemons and add a fresh squeeze for flavour.
Healthy veggie blender soups are easy to make and you can decide what you want to put in them. Have a cup or two before dinner. (see "starving" and "hangry" above...)
Potatoes get a bad rap IMO. They're full of vitamins if you don't peel, fry or mash them. I bake them and have small ones with cold pressed olive oil, big salad and avocado on top.
Put salad on everything except breakfast...
Carry a small container of raw nuts with you everywhere you go so you always have something to stave off "hangry". Power bars are out, they're usually full of sugar and additives.
If you have crap in the house or at your desk, get rid of it. Out of sight, out of stomach.
And yeah, portion control is everything. fitnesspal will tell you the truth!
[This message edited by FaithFool at 5:15 PM, January 13th (Wednesday)]
Ok, that kind of negativity is not going to get me anywhere. I can do this. It's time to get serious.
As for consistency, that's the hardest habit to develop.
Right now I'm laid up with a nasty cold, my neck is giving me some grief since I slept on it funny, and I haven't done any hard sweaty exercise since last week when the rains came back.
Until this cold is gone I'm not going to push it. After that, my weight bench is going to get put back into rotation.
The good news is I have not bought a bottle of wine all month. I had a glass of wine with dinner out on Sunday and that's it aside from my hot herbal tea with whiskey for medicinal purposes, and a couple of home made Cosmos which I did enjoy last weekend.
All of which represents a significant reduction in alcohol consumption for me, which I consider to be progress.
It's a start anyway.
You mention a big 60 pounds goal. Maybe you'll be less frustrated if you break it down into smaller bites and stop focussing on the scales so much. If you're eating clean and tracking your intake and exercise, you will eventually start dropping.
He suggested the Mediterranean diet, which actually isn't a "diet" but a lifestyle. Apparently there are studies which suggest this lifestyle helps support memory function, lower heart disease, etc so I've been implementing that (dragging my kids along with me). Bonus is that I'm down a few pounds.
It is basically limiting red meat to a very rare occassion, eating tons of veggies, seafood, and some poultry. Fruit is your dessert instead of cakes. And (my favorite part), red wine is ENCOURAGED up to three times per week!
I've even managed to sneak in a few meals that were completely meatless. My son balked at first, but since the flavors were great and there was plenty to be had, he settled down pretty quickly.
[This message edited by GabyBaby at 11:11 AM, January 21st (Thursday)]
Exercise has been nil due to health issues.
But I am down 4 lbs in the past week!!!
I sleepwalk unfortunately. Even more unfortunately, I binge eat while I am sleepwalking. Not a good combo for losing weight. I usually find the evidence of it the next morning so I can piece together what I ate. One night, I had a peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread. Another night, I had a banana. Another night, I ate half of a container of pickled artichoke hearts. Another night, I had some cheddar flavored rice cakes.
I do some pretty far out stuff while sleepwalking. The strangest thing I ever did was go skinny dipping in my pond. I had to climb a fence to get to it and unfortunately, it was in February. Needless to say, my sleepwalking has been a problem for a long time.
No breakfast, salad for lunch, soup for dinner, recipe for disaster IMO.
You spend most of the day hungry and dragged out because that's nowhere near enough food to keep you going.
There shouldn't be any cheddar rice things in the house. Rice cakes are one of the highest things on the glycemic scale.
Sounds like you really need to sit down, overhaul your pantry, map out an eating plan and try to follow it.
[This message edited by FaithFool at 2:18 PM, January 21st (Thursday)]
Now time for me to take my own advise.
Alcohol, yep, that's my biggest weight loss enemy. Fortunately I'm well out of the seasonal binge now, January has been really good because I've been super busy, too busy to party.
Which is a good thing.
I've been enjoying going to bed super early and falling asleep with some reading, getting 8-9 hours solid. I love sleep. It's so restorative, and wine definitely interferes with my sleep patterns.
Once I get over this cold and get my neck pain sorted out (my massage therapist is MIA, dammit... ; 0 ) I'll be back to burning fat again.
I've still kept off 10-12 pounds that was hanging around this time last year, so THAT is progress. I like to heave one of my 10 pound dumbbells just to remind myself of exactly how much that is.
[This message edited by FaithFool at 6:23 PM, January 21st (Thursday)]
For my salads, I use oil and vinegar (extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and paprika to season it). My soups are all homemade and I don't add any salt to it. The best part is that I didn't binge eat last night!!! Woohoo!!!!
As for the locks, I've tried them before and they don't work at all. I can carry out some pretty complex stuff in my sleep and unlocking a lock doesn't slow me down in the least. Because of FOO issues, I got pretty adept at stealing food so I still have all of those wonderful food stealing techniques and skills during my sleepwalking. I did consider tying myself to the bed, but that set off even worse FOO issues so it's out of the question. Yeah, I'm a nut job.
I think eating to keep my metabolism up will help so I'm going to try it for a while and see if it works.
"You don't need to lose weight" is the dumbest comment when I am obviously overweight!
The other one I hate is when people try to give me advice or their weird diet plans. . . What I'm doing is working, I've already lost 13 lbs since the beginning of the year!
As for the sleepwalking, you could install a motion sensor alarm in your room to wake you up.
Have you ever considered that?
"You don't need to lose weight" is the dumbest comment when I am obviously overweight!
For me, that is right up there with, "You don't look xxx lbs, you carry it really well".
I took your advice and I changed it up yesterday. Instead of skipping breakfast, I made myself an egg sandwich on dry whole wheat toast for breakfast. I could definitely feel the difference in my energy level. I got a lot more stuff done around the house than I usually do.
Same thing here since I started eating breakfast, definitely more energy.
BetterFuture13 and I were out and about today and didn't have time to stop for lunch, and 1) because I actually ate breakfast this morning I felt like I was starving shortly after when I should have had lunch and 2) my energy levels crashed so badly that I just wanted to come home and sleep.
I have an air cast on my foot and can't put pressure on the ball of my foot since Nov (had it on last Jan for 6 weeks also) and won't be getting it off for at least another 4-5 weeks (not healing properly so I have to be careful) but I am going to at least do more walking, upper body weights and maybe I can get to the basement for the bike
I hope you will be careful. Is walking more going to be okay with your injury?
I am still struggling with being more physically active. Had a bad fall yesterday and injured both knees, and it feels as though my sciatica is starting to flare up again.
It sometimes feels like any time I want to be more active that my body disagrees. I am seriously a danger to myself. I don't know anyone as clumsy and accident prone as I am! And with my fibro and arthritis the injuries feel worse.
I don't have access to a pool to do any aqua fitness, so for now I am just gonna take it easy and allow my body to heal. I definitely want to start doing some short walks once the pain subsides enough.
My cold is pretty much cleared up today (yayy, it wasn't the flu) and the sun came out so I got out for a brisk good 45-minute walk. Healthy dinners lately, big salads with roasted root veggies, chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, raw walnuts and avocadoes.
Been getting lots of school work done, so it's been a productive couple of days.
What is everyone eating/doing?
[This message edited by FaithFool at 10:54 PM, January 23rd (Saturday)]
The only exercise I got today was lugging bags of clothing (donations) down to the car.
So I did it. Guess what? Surprise, surprise.
I weighed in at 198!!!!!!!!
I did it!!!!!! I broke the 200 pound barrier and I did it while making Aunt Flo my bitch!!!! Woohoo!!!!
Eating breakfast has almost eliminated my nighttime binge eating. The alarm would be a good idea to try, but I know me well enough to know that I will disable an alarm in my sleep. It's actually kind of routine for me to disable the house alarm and undo whatever locks I have when I sleepwalk outside. The best I can do is set myself up to eat healthy if I do eat. And it's working!!!
I'm normally not one to celebrate when Aunt Flo visits, but I am definitely doing a happy dance over here.
I did it!!!!!! I broke the 200 pound barrier and I did it while making Aunt Flo my bitch!!!! Woohoo!!!!
Congrats Furious1!!! That is awesome!!
I hope one day to break the 200 lb barrier myself.
Furious, to think it started with a little breakfast.
baby steps
Today I signed up for a group weight-loss/fitness challenge. We each put $50 in the pot. If we reach our goal at the end of the month, we get our money back. If we have people drop out, slack off, or don't meet their goal they forfeit their $$ and the rest of us split it.
Nothing motivates me like the prospect of losing money.
What's everyone doing for EXERCISE this beautiful Saturday, hmm?
I'm going to pry my ass off this couch after coffee time and walk down to the farmer's market, then back up the hill with a full backpack and oh, I need potatoes from the other store, so that will be walk #2 after lunch.
I had happy hour last night and had a 9 ounce glass of some delicious riesling. It tasted so good with my fish and chips. I stopped at one glass, which, if you knew me, you would know is a major change in habits.
Previously I would have had a bottle chilling in the fridge and probably would have come home and finished most of that as well.
But I'm finding I'm enjoying deep sleep more than getting a buzz, and now that I've been abstaining, nine ounces IS a buzz.
So this is progress. My set point weight is still 10 lbs below what it was last winter.
Yay me!
Over 210 at this point, up a few pants sizes and tired of this. I know what I need to do, but its so hard to do and the carbs are so easy to grab to eat.
Anyhow... Thanks for listening. I will get my butt on the scale Monday to see the damage done. I can''t handle it this weekend.
Going to take the dog for a walk with my BS later today, then I am going to season some cast-iron parts for a spinning wheel.
I have still been eating breakfast every day (something I didn't do for most of my life). I have been drinking my coffee black for about a month now. I have been making small changes here and there, but I am realizing (from a handout the doc gave me) that I am eating all of the wrong foods. I almost grabbed a garbage bag last night to go and clear all the crap out (which I may still do - right after I buy all the right foods).
But, there is one big issue that I think I need to try and deal with somehow, and that is the fact that I eat my feelings. I have been doing that since childhood. It is such an ingrained habit now that I do not realize I am doing it most of the time. How do I stop it?
I stuck to the plan, got in 6 workouts and dropped 6.4lbs!
Since it worked well, I'm going to keep at it.
For me, planning things out and having clear goals in mind seem to help me more than just mentalling saying "I want to lose X amount of pounds".
Good thing I cut back on the wine or it could have been much worse! I've purged wine from my shelves and will only be saving the last bottle of prosecco to celebrate finally getting my degree.
Weather getting nicer so the bike will be coming out more, and once I clear my final exams it will be back to some semblance of a healthy routine again (hello weight bench, dusting you off...).
But I've been pulling straight A's and got another paper published in the undergrad journal (that's two publications before graduating, so I'm pretty stoked about that!) so it's all worth it.
[This message edited by FaithFool at 12:54 PM, March 19th (Saturday)]
I haven't been weighing, but have been biking like a fiend, the weather is just perfect.
Getting a massage today, after my chicken salad salad lunch.
I'm down just over 12lbs since late Feb!
I eat a granola bar and drink a glass of milk for breakfast.
For lunch (every weekday) I eat a salad for lunch with romaine, 1 egg, sliced cucumber, chopped broccoli, about 2 tbsp of feta cheese and oil and vinegar dressing.
Some days I have an afternoon snack, which consists of a low carb candy or a low carb shake.
For dinner I eat meat and veggies only (I may eat bigger portions than I should here, but not by much).
On the weekends I follow a low carb regimen with only protein and veggies.
I gave up soft drinks about 2-3 months ago and don't really care for tea, so I've been drinking only water. I drink alcohol maybe once a month.
I have been eating this way for a long while now and have stopped losing weight!?!? I haven't lost weight in months.
I know I have been super stressed and was dealing with depression and having trouble sleeping for a while, which should effect weight loss some, but not losing a SINGLE LB in months?!? I am just beyond frustrated.
[This message edited by StrongHeart at 12:13 PM, April 11th (Monday)]
Unfortunately, I stopped working out after the challenge was completed and I had never really been watching what I was eating. Now, I find myself at the highest weight I have ever been. I tried diet pills but they made me feel like I was going to die. I've decided to take another 3-month challenge but THIS TIME, also watch my caloric intake.
I've started already and I have 81 days to go with the challenge. My plan is to purchase another workout video halfway through to my goal so that I don't actually stop after I reach my goal.
It is 2 years out from my Dday and this summer it'll be 2 years since my divorce. I have been so angry. The anger surfaces sometimes and changes to tears. I think if I finally start to focus on ME by working out, I can claw myself out of this rut. I can prevent diabetes (which runs in the family along with heart disease). I can boost my mood and self-esteem. And a part of me, if I'm honest, can give a big middle finger via energy to my stupid xwh. Hopefully, eventually, I will stop even caring about his life and worry about my own. Maybe it'll happen somewhere on this journey. Until then, this song will get me motivated:
After all you put me through,/ You think I'd despise you,
But in the end I wanna thank you,/ 'Cause you've made me that much stronger
Well I, I thought I knew you, thinkin' that you were true/ Guess I, I couldn't trust called your bluff time is up/ 'Cause I've had enough/ You were there by my side, always down for the ride/ But your joy ride just came down in flames 'cause your greed sold me out in shame
After all of the stealing and cheating you probably think that I hold resentment for you/ But uh uh, oh no, you're wrong/ 'Cause if it wasn't for all that you tried to do, I wouldn't know/ Just how capable I am to pull through/ So I wanna say thank you/ 'Cause it
Makes me that much stronger/ Makes me work a little bit harder/ It makes me that much wiser/ So thanks for making me a fighter/ Made me learn a little bit faster/ Made my skin a little bit thicker/ Makes me that much smarter/ So thanks for making me a fighter
Never saw it coming, all of your backstabbing/ Just so you could cash in on a good thing before I'd realize your game/ I heard you're going round playing the victim now/ But don't even begin feeling I'm the one to blame/ 'Cause you dug your own grave/ After all of the fights and the lies 'cause you're wanting to haunt me/ But that won't work anymore, no more,
It's over/ 'Cause if it wasn't for all of your torture/ I wouldn't know how to be this way now and never back down/ So I wanna say thank you/ 'Cause it
How could this man I thought I knew/ Turn out to be unjust so cruel/ Could only see the good in you/ Pretended not to see the truth/ You tried to hide your lies, disguise yourself/ Through living in denial/ But in the end you'll see/ YOU-WON'T-STOP-ME
I am a fighter and I/ I ain't gonna stop/ There is no turning back/ I've had enough
You thought I would forget/ But I remembered/ 'Cause I remembered/ I remembered/ You thought I would forget/ I remembered/ 'Cause I remembered/ I remembered
[This message edited by JellyGirl84 at 11:01 PM, April 13th (Wednesday)]
Ever since my husbands affair I have decided to get my sexy back and work out. I was doing good lost 15 pounds and still am waiting for 15 more pounds. But ever since I found out the OW is pregnant I've just been really unmotivated and depressed. I have an elliptical and weights but I just get sad. Eating healthy sounds like an after thought when I do get the strength to eat. Does anyone have any advice. I really need it for ME! Thanks in advance!