oisin11178
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welcome jilly carrie and big bear and goodluck with the weightloss 
oisin11178
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Monday morning just after i wake up is my weekly time, i suppose if i did it on maybe friday i could be lower but its all relative, its all about how good you look and feel. Sometimes the scales can be misleading but at the same time i 100% understand how frustrating it can be to put in the effort and see no results weight wise. Kepp the chin up and keep up the good work and the results will comeThanks for the welcome also. Well I weighed in this morning and I didn't lose a pound. How frustratingI'm thinking maybe I should start weighing in on Fridays, since the weekends I'm not as strict as I am through the week.
it's been 10 days since my last weight in...
I have just been avoiding the scale because I know it's not going to have any good news. Avoiding the scale makes me depressed, being depressed makes me want to eat my feelings, eating my feelings leads to giant fast food purchases, and giant fast food purchases lead me to continue avoiding the scale...
IT'S A VICIOUS CYCLE!
I'm trying to shoot myself out of the "fat circle" and back onto the path to health... It just gets harder and harder to start every time. I guess the key is to not let yourself STOP.
I hear that after you do something for 6 weeks it becomes a habit. If I can stick to this for 6 weeks the worst part will be over...
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...
I have just been avoiding the scale because I know it's not going to have any good news. Avoiding the scale makes me depressed, being depressed makes me want to eat my feelings, eating my feelings leads to giant fast food purchases, and giant fast food purchases lead me to continue avoiding the scale...
IT'S A VICIOUS CYCLE!
I'm trying to shoot myself out of the "fat circle" and back onto the path to health... It just gets harder and harder to start every time. I guess the key is to not let yourself STOP.
I hear that after you do something for 6 weeks it becomes a habit. If I can stick to this for 6 weeks the worst part will be over...
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...
oisin11178
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Just take a deep breath and start again, youve done so well. Maybe you undid a small part of your good work but so what i say. Your in a far batter position than when you startedI have just been avoiding the scale because I know it's not going to have any good news. Avoiding the scale makes me depressed, being depressed makes me want to eat my feelings, eating my feelings leads to giant fast food purchases, and giant fast food purchases lead me to continue avoiding the scale...
IT'S A VICIOUS CYCLE!
I'm trying to shoot myself out of the "fat circle" and back onto the path to health... It just gets harder and harder to start every time. I guess the key is to not let yourself STOP.
I hear that after you do something for 6 weeks it becomes a habit. If I can stick to this for 6 weeks the worst part will be over...
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...
Im sending you a virtual hug to inspire you Just take a deep breath and start again, youve done so well. Maybe you undid a small part of your good work but so what i say. Your in a far batter position than when you started
Thanks! I needed that!
jilly
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Well I'm down 11lbs. in almost 4 weeks. Yeah!
Plumphope-I totally understand the cycle. My weakness was big mac's from McDonalds with fries and a 6 piece nuggett...umm! I haven't even been to a fast food restauant since before I started dieting. I just drive on by and remind myself how disappointed I would be in myself if I did stop.
Plumphope-I totally understand the cycle. My weakness was big mac's from McDonalds with fries and a 6 piece nuggett...umm! I haven't even been to a fast food restauant since before I started dieting. I just drive on by and remind myself how disappointed I would be in myself if I did stop.
cameraobscura
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So I'm back on track after the holidays! I've been back to eating healthy for about a week but I have yet to make it to the gym with my busy schedule. I'm about to head out right now and get some serious weight loss going.
I lost 22 lbs before Christmas and only gained 3 while eating all the time with the boyfriend's family. So I was pretty happy with that and then when we got back we didn't have groceries so we were eating out and those 3 lbs eventually turned into 5 more... JUST FROM FAST FOOD. I got back up to 224!!!!! But now I'm back to 219 and its only gonna get better from here. My goal is now to lose another 30 before my boyfriend's birthday in March. I know thats not too far but its about 5 lbs a week and I think I can do it!
I lost 22 lbs before Christmas and only gained 3 while eating all the time with the boyfriend's family. So I was pretty happy with that and then when we got back we didn't have groceries so we were eating out and those 3 lbs eventually turned into 5 more... JUST FROM FAST FOOD. I got back up to 224!!!!! But now I'm back to 219 and its only gonna get better from here. My goal is now to lose another 30 before my boyfriend's birthday in March. I know thats not too far but its about 5 lbs a week and I think I can do it!
I'm trying to shoot myself out of the "fat circle" and back onto the path to health... It just gets harder and harder to start every time. I guess the key is to not let yourself STOP.
I hear that after you do something for 6 weeks it becomes a habit. If I can stick to this for 6 weeks the worst part will be over...
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...
Making any kind of change in your daily routine takes practice. I've been reading up on quitting smoking (b/c my hubbie smokes), and I found that the average person who is actually successful at quitting has quit around 7 times. Each time they had another experience to help them understand why they smoke, what their triggers are, what to expect, and (ultimately) how to deal with it. It's not easy. It's a vicious cycle, too.
The difference between that and this is that you can't quit food. (Well, maybe a few people in Hollywood and that I spot at the mall now and then...) So our challenges are a little different. What remains the same is that you shouldn't get so mad at yourself when you mess up. Just try again.
Someone in this forum said that every minute is a chance to fix what you've messed up. Don't waste hundreds of minutes saying you'll do it tomorrow. (I haven't ever been able to do that, but it's still a thought, right?)
And now for something completely different. I was pulling out of a store last night when I spotted two people on horseback. They were going along the side of the road and coming my way, so I figured I'd just wait for them to pass. As I watched them (a man and a woman), I saw the man acting as though he was going to fall off the horse. I couldn't understand it; why would you ride a horse in traffic at night if you're no good?
Then I saw the beer in his hand and I understood. He was dead drunk!!
Have a great weekend, y'all!
txsqlchick
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So I'm back on track after the holidays! I've been back to eating healthy for about a week but I have yet to make it to the gym with my busy schedule. I'm about to head out right now and get some serious weight loss going.
I lost 22 lbs before Christmas and only gained 3 while eating all the time with the boyfriend's family. So I was pretty happy with that and then when we got back we didn't have groceries so we were eating out and those 3 lbs eventually turned into 5 more... JUST FROM FAST FOOD. I got back up to 224!!!!! But now I'm back to 219 and its only gonna get better from here. My goal is now to lose another 30 before my boyfriend's birthday in March. I know thats not too far but its about 5 lbs a week and I think I can do it!
You've done very well so far but 5lbs a week for weeks on end is not a realistic goal and I remember in another post you said you were restricting yourself to only 1000 calories a day; that is not enough. I plateau'd when my caloric intake dropped too low (around 1200-1300 calories a day) and only came out of the plateau when it was pointed out to me that I wasn't eating enough and my caloric restriction was too extreme.
My concern is that you'll plateau...and soon...and you'll drop your caloric intake to an extremely unhealthy level. 1000 calories a day is already an unhealthy level. There have been weeks where I dropped 4-5 lbs...and other weeks where I lost nothing at all, or even gained a half pound or a pound. My goal has not been to drop 5 lbs in a week though; I'm shooting for a more realistic 2 lbs a week.
What's the rush, girl!
HA! Yay horsie!
That's awesome! I love random equine encounters!
I just got home from the drive-in where I saw Taken (good flick!) and ate too much popcorn. My husband says this is our last "bad" weekend because we have all sorts of social things lined up. I feel like we're always doing "one last bad" something-or-another. This REALLY needs to be it.
Anyone have a backbone they can lend me?
And now for something completely different. I was pulling out of a store last night when I spotted two people on horseback. They were going along the side of the road and coming my way, so I figured I'd just wait for them to pass. As I watched them (a man and a woman), I saw the man acting as though he was going to fall off the horse. I couldn't understand it; why would you ride a horse in traffic at night if you're no good?
Then I saw the beer in his hand and I understood. He was dead drunk!!
That's awesome! I love random equine encounters!
I just got home from the drive-in where I saw Taken (good flick!) and ate too much popcorn. My husband says this is our last "bad" weekend because we have all sorts of social things lined up. I feel like we're always doing "one last bad" something-or-another. This REALLY needs to be it.
Anyone have a backbone they can lend me?
oisin11178
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Switched solely to weight training about a month ago. seeing some great progress in the weights i can lift. I remember reading the thread about "The scale mentality" and how it can be misleading in general regarding progress. Well i have not weighed myself for a few weeks now just to test this theroy. I am exactly the same weight but smaller everywhere. 1 and a half inches alone in my waist. starting to tone up all over 2. isnt the body amazing?
That's awesome! I love random equine encounters!
I just got home from the drive-in where I saw Taken (good flick!) and ate too much popcorn. My husband says this is our last "bad" weekend because we have all sorts of social things lined up. I feel like we're always doing "one last bad" something-or-another. This REALLY needs to be it.
Anyone have a backbone they can lend me?
I have a problem with this myself. My husband got really tired of constantly celebrating something at one point. I still want to do whatever I want whenever I want just because I want to, but I try to limit myself. Maybe reminding him of what he's said will help him support you during his next "last bad day." (?)
Eagle_Pride
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Ok, I have a problem.
On weekdays I'm fine! I could refrain from eating chocolate and everything, but on weekends I can't help myself!
I'm so tired of the fluctuating weight!!! I'm trying too hard, I just want to fit into a decent dress for graduation and not start university fat I also want a boyfriend, and being my size, it's really hard to get one SO I want to lose like 60 lbs.. Or 40 by September... And I have mid June to late august free, so I could probably manage to lose 20 lbs or so then.
On weekdays I'm fine! I could refrain from eating chocolate and everything, but on weekends I can't help myself!
I'm so tired of the fluctuating weight!!! I'm trying too hard, I just want to fit into a decent dress for graduation and not start university fat
I also want a boyfriend, and being my size, it's really hard to get one SO I want to lose like 60 lbs.. Or 40 by September... And I have mid June to late august free, so I could probably manage to lose 20 lbs or so then.Yeah I'm finding it difficult to stay away from cravings.
Like I go to bed at 5AM and wake up around 1PM
well because my sleep pattern is ALL out of wack
I end up eating breakfast shortly after I wake up then dinner at about 5:30pm
then I end up snackign on something small, usually left over dinner
but then it gets to be about midnight... and im awake for another 5 hours and i just dont have anything better to do then eat. everybody else in the house is asleep... its miserable...
I found myself going through A LOT of sugar-free gum though oh and im smoking A LOT more :'(
But I will get it figured out soon.
Lets see, what can you do on weekends to help break that urge....
You need something to distract your mind... I don't know what, but something... *shrugs* sorry im not much help, so far all I have been able to do is chew gum and smoke more cigarettes *cries*
but hey, we will get there! stay strong you are in control remember
Like I go to bed at 5AM and wake up around 1PM
well because my sleep pattern is ALL out of wack
I end up eating breakfast shortly after I wake up then dinner at about 5:30pm
then I end up snackign on something small, usually left over dinner
but then it gets to be about midnight... and im awake for another 5 hours and i just dont have anything better to do then eat. everybody else in the house is asleep... its miserable...
I found myself going through A LOT of sugar-free gum though
oh and im smoking A LOT more :'(But I will get it figured out soon.
Lets see, what can you do on weekends to help break that urge....
You need something to distract your mind... I don't know what, but something... *shrugs* sorry im not much help, so far all I have been able to do is chew gum and smoke more cigarettes *cries*
but hey, we will get there! stay strong
you are in control remember
jilly
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Eagle Pride-I know you need to occupy yourself just like freakette said, but with what is up to you to decide. I used to smoke also so finding things to keep your mind on track can be very difficult. You have to take it one day at a time. I do housework (which is never ending) and I exercise. Its all about will power. Even if you don't have any you will find some if you want it bad enough.
Good luck!
Well 5 weeks in and I'm down 15 lbs. Yeah!
Good luck!
Well 5 weeks in and I'm down 15 lbs. Yeah!
oisin11178
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Congrats on a big milestone., there is no secret handshake you just have to buy a round of drinksHi, I want to join the club! I just hit 299, so it seems a good way to celebrate.
Is there a secret handshake or anything?