Cory's Quest for a Healthier Life

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Hey Cory, that weight gain must surely be temporarily as you have been doing so well and I can't see how the 9lbs just appeared. I'm sure its all TOM related. Don't get discouraged. Just get through the week by still making your healthy food choices and exercises. After TOM you will probably see a huge relief when you climb on the scale.

Hang in there hun!
 
Hey Cory - I CAN HEAR YOU!!!! I have gained too...even since yesterday..grrrrr!!!
but it's good to start the challenge at a higher number - you know when you gain fast - you can lose it fast too - with the right diet and exercise! So you might end up losing a lot in the first week!!! :D
DoN'Tt get discouraged - pick yourself up & continue!! You can do this!
 
Cory - Sorry about the scale. But TOM can do stupid silly things. Just trust and know that it is not permanent and likely more of a reflection of mother nature than yourself. You've been doing soooo great so don't let this derail you! I had a gain this past week and now it is practically all gone again. The random number swings just happen now and then (unfortunately).

You're doing great. Don't doubt that for a minute!

~Camila~
 
Hey Teammate! Sorry to hear about the temporary gain, but everyone here has said it.... it's likely temporary. Stay strong, live your plan, and it'll all turn in time.
 
Get a measuring tape. I haven't lost weight lately, but I've lost inches and that is fat loss for sure. Sorry about the big jump. Even when you know it's BS, it still doesn't make you feel good. Hang in there! Get your score sheet up. This rebound will give a nice advantage in the contest.
 
Thanks guys!

I'm feeling much more positive today. I went on a three and a half mile hike (points for the challenge!) and felt really good doing it. It was nice out today. About fifty degrees, which is where I like the temperature to be for a hike. My friend also told me I looked thinner, so that made up for my jump this week.
 
I found out very early in this that the mental aspect of this process is as important as anything you physically do. It's okay to get frustrated, simply because it's unavoidable; sometimes things aren't going the right way or aren't going fast enough and yet get a little ticked off. But the key remains understanding that you're going to do this regardless of what the scale or anything else says, because you're simply going to get more out of your life this way (and the scale does eventually come to its senses anyway).

So it's nice to see you not get too mired into the downs.

As for folks at the gym, I wouldn't worry about it. I mean, you're a pretty young rocket scientist who is into punk rock and who very soon will be in excellent shape. If people are judging you, I think for the most part you'll wind up with pretty high scores. :)

But then again, what do I know...
 
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Glad you had such a great hike and that if felt great to you. Having that positive attitude will take you a long way! :)
 
Thanks for the pick me up, Mr. Vee. I've been trying really hard to be realistic about the scale AND about what other people think. :]

I have been craving a coke literally since I woke up this morning, but I haven't gotten one. A lot of times I give in because I can afford whatever I'm craving as far as calories go, but I'm trying to prove that I'm stronger than these cravings. That's partially why I've been on here so long tonight. It's a good distraction.

So, I'm going to yoga tomorrow, which I am super excited about. I finally just rearranged my schedule to make it work. It'll be really good for me. Ever since I injured my back in a horseback riding accident a few years ago, my muscles have really tightened up. I'm looking forward to not feeling like everything is just a little too tight. I'm a little nervous about my schedule, overall. I'm used to a busy schedule, but I'm really dedicated to exercising five or six times a week. That's something I've never tried before. Last week I joined a high altitude balloon team and agreed to be a consult for a new team that has popped up because I was on the first team the department ever made and have a lot of exerpience at this point. I think I can balance exercise, ballooning, school, friends, and work; but it will be tight. Thank goodness I don't have a boyfriend. I'm honestly not sure I could handle that right now.
 
willpower girl! well done on not drinking any coke!
Yoga sounds great i got a DVD from the library - yoga for beginners/weight loss - now you can pat yourself on the back - you just inspired me to actually try it!!! :)
I hope it works for you - well done on penciling it into your schedule!
 
Hey Cory,
Good job on avoiding the Coke and doing the hike! I'm convinced that Cokes and Diet Cokes are the worst thing that I ever drank and I'm glad to be off of them! You might try sparkling water instead...it still gives you the carbonation, but no sugar or other chemicals...it might take a little while to get used to, but I've found it a great substitute.
I agree with MrVee on the mental aspects of weightloss ... it's much more mental than physical for me...even now. And when we get a compliment on weightloss, it really gives us a much needed boost. I also find that yoga is really good for flexibility and it's a non stressful way to do strenght training. You have made many great choices..great job!!

Sarah
 
Hey Cory - I know what you mean about Coke. For me, it was Diet Coke (I'm convinced it is even worse than regular). I could go through it so fast and would justify to myself that it had no calories. So great willpower! Your schedule does sound really busy! Make sure you take some 'you' time so you don't go crazy! Although I prefer being too busy as opposed to being too open. Less time to graze on food and you're always active :)
 
I'm trying to go another day with no coke. The weekends are the only time it's a problem. My brother and I don't keep it in our apartment, but my parents always have it and we always go to my parents' house on the weekends. If I can just get through today, I could feasibly go a week without having one. I would really like to do that. It's not even about the calories. I can afford to have one coke today. It's about the discipline.

Did I mention I'm excited for yoga? So ready for it tonight. I've never done it before. :p
 
Hope you have lots of fun at yoga! It is a great thing to incorporate in a healthy lifestyle! Hope you love it!

Keep resisting! lol...you can do it :) I know how it is...you feel like nothing will satisfy the way a nice cold Coke will. Try to keep in mind that no matter how much you enjoy it, one measly can is full of all sorts of chemicals and sugars and stuff your body doesn't need. Haha, when I start craving something like that, I look up "Dangers of Coke" or something on Google...scare myself silly! Hah but it works for me!
 
Hey Cory, nice job on giving up coke! Did you resist at your mom's? High altitude ballooning - WOW how awesome is that! U go gal!!

Let us know how you did in your yoga class!!
 
Hey pretty pictures Cory - thanks for sharing!
I hope you can make it to yoga class - you have been so excited about it!!! :)
 
Had a great time at yoga. Definitely glad I made time in my schedule for it. It means I got all of my challenge points for the day too.

So, I'm torn. Usually on Monday nights, I would have the car to go to an exercise class. But my brother wants the car for the entire night so he can go visit his girlfriend. Not sure what to do. I don't want to be a bitch and say no, but I also don't want to miss my exercise class. :/

Edit: I am also officially coke free for the weekend. :D
 
Well done achieving a coke free weekend :)
 
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