I WILL keep at it!!

bzeus

bzeus

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Well, I can't even remember how many times I've tried to lose weight but I am absolutely determined to make it!

I've recently started scrapbooking and going through my pictures has opened my eyes quite a bit. There are very few pictures of me when I was in my teens because I was so concious of my weight - I thought I was so fat! That was about 30 pounds ago so I've got a lot of work to do.

The weather around here has finally started to warm up and I've gone for a nice walk each day since Monday. I'm hoping to go for a long walk everyday - that helps so much more than just dieting alone.

My mom is an inspiration, she's lost 23 pounds so far on Weight Watchers. I'm following the points program myself on my own.

Wish me luck! I'd like to be down to my goal by next fall which is when we're throwing a big Caribbean-themed party for our 10th Anniversary. We're aiming to have guests dressed in Caribbean clothes and I want to look fabulous. I was 144 for my wedding so it gives me lots of motivation to get losing!

Wish me luck!
 
Good luck! You're off to a great start already. There are plenty of people using the weight watcher's system, so I know you'll get all the support and advice you need. I'm here if you need me.
 
Well, I made it through 1 night of entertaining. That's huge for me! Usually I have such a hard time when people come over what with drinks and munchies that I'm always up the next day. I was really good all day and didn't indulge too much at night when our guests arrived. I didn't lose but at least I didn't gain!

During the week I find it much easier to be "good". I pack a lunch to take to work, drink lots of water and don't bring any snacks that will ruin my diet. The weekends are so hard. The kids are always asking for treats, my hubby loves rich food and temptation is all over the place. I'm one of those "bored" eaters. I tend to munch when I have nothing to do or am feeling restless.

One of my girlfriends is coming over tonight and she's trying to be careful too so it should be slightly easier tonight to stay on track. We'll see!

:)
 
Go for it!

With your attitude, I'm sure you'll succeed. I've got 20 or so pounds to lose and find that the spring weather really gets me psyched to get fit. The biggest hurdle is getting motivation, and it looks like you've got it, so take one day at a time and go for it!
 
I know how hard it is to entertain! I had a friend visiting for a week and ended up gaining 5 pounds! It's hard to stick with a diet when you can't put your guests on one for their stay! It sounds like you are doing really well. Keep it up!
 
Hi there, welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have some great motivation with a 10th aniversary comming up. Wow 10th is huge well done. Weight watchers points is a great system to use. I wish you the best of luck and I am sure you will do well. I'm into scrapbooking as well and find it a great hobby for staying on the diet lol, instead of snacking at night do a page as it keeps my mind and hands busy. Not to mention photos and food dont mix. Keep up your great work.
 
Thank you to all my well-wishers!

I'm still down only 2 but at least I haven't gone up! :)

It snowed here today and I didn't feel much like venturing out for my walk but at least I ate very healthy today. I can't wait for the spring weather! My spring bulbs are all popping out all over the place but are now covered by snow. I don't think it's going to last more than a day or two but it's still depressing! :(
 
Down one more!

:D

One more down, 41 to go.

Last night was my son's team hockey party and we went to a restaurant which is always a challenge. I decided to walk to the restaurant (about 1/2 an hour) and was VERY careful. I avoided the pizza like the plague and ordered a nice salad instead. The result, down a pound after a week of not moving! :D

Now comes the weekend which is the hardest part. We're going to my in-laws on Saturday which will be tough because they eat absolutely nothing healthy.
 
Well. Down another pound. Seems like it moves in bits and spurts doesn't it?

I'm now down to 175. I'm happy to have lost the first four but I also know that 175 seems to be that magic number I just can't pass. I've dieted many, many times in the last few years and this seems to be my magic plateau. Last time I was stuck there for 2 months without moving no matter what I tried. That's when I gave up and went back up again. :(

I am NOT giving up this time!! :mad:

A few years ago when I was a little lighter, I remember 167 being that magical plateau number I just couldn't budge from. I have to push myself past this because if my plateau keeps going up by 8 lbs every few years I'm in serious trouble!

I went for another long walk this morning so that helps. I bought myself a pedometer and set my goal for 10,000 steps per day. I'm at day 7 with it and am only at 47,377 for the week. Not good. Unfortunately with my job I'm literally sitting on my butt for at least 7 hours per day. With the cold weather that we've been having this week, I haven't walked as much as I should. This week coming should be warmer so hopefully I'll make my goal.
 
Hi Bzeus! Good job with the weight loss, I was just reading your progress and you are doing amazing. I also bought a pedometer yesterday, it even talks! haha I hear you about plateau's moving up. I used to be right where you are at, then my plateau inched up by about 8lbs every few months over the last few years. Interesting you say that. I should have put the breaks on sooner. Better late than never. hehe Keep up the good work, your success is our motivation!
 
If life were fair...

Well, still at 175 and holding. I've been walking like crazy and eating healthy so hopefully it's just a matter of time.

OK. Question. :confused:

How come every time I even LOOK at a picture of a piece of cheesecake, I gain 3 pounds? I've said that many times over the years because honestly, I think that's what happens. I'm not really a desert person but put a piece of cheesecake in front of me and I'm in heaven.

Now, if life were fair... wouldn't it stand to reason that if I look at a picture of someone working out in a gym, I should LOSE 3 lbs? ;)
 
Grrrrr. Still 175 this morning. :mad:

I really hope to get past this number soon! Seeing as how it's Easter weekend and we have a family dinner planned, I'd really like to dip below so I stay encouraged when all that food comes rolling out.

I will keep at it though!
 
:rolleyes: Still 175! :rolleyes:

I'm still keeping up with my walking this week. Even though it rained all day yesterday and is supposed to again today, I'm still over 40,000 for 4 days. I'm very happy with myself over that.

I've been trying to keep to 20-24 points with the Weight Watchers point system which I guess would be anywhere from 1000-1200 calories so I've been pretty good that way too. Does that sound right? I've never tried keeping track of calories before so I have no idea if that's alot or a little.

I can feel my thigh muscles and butt muscles are a little sore from some of my uphill walks so maybe I'm just gaining muscle. That would help explain why the scale's not moving.

I'll just have to keep at it! :)

Oh well! Another day, another 10,000 steps to go! :D
 
Great job with the workout! You might try showing your journal to the WW captain and tell her what's going on. You might be at a plateau. I'm lucky we don't do much for easter here, cause Ham is one of my fav's! (along with black jelly beans):D
 
Still there!

Well, it's one week later and I'm still at 175. I floated up a few at Easter but dropped them down again right after.

I'm doing a 15KM walk this weekend for Multiple Sclerosis so that should be a nice jump on my steps!

I did over 80000 steps last week so at least I'm getting my excersize in. I am starting to notice a bit of a difference in the way my jeans fit too so I must be gaining muscle now. after all, I've only lost 4 lbs!

Ah well, tomorrow is another day! :p
 
Dont Feel Bad I Stayed Stuck On 160 For Almost 2 Months , But I Changed Up My Eating A Little Bit And Started The Bl Dvd And Its Starting To Drop Again , Just Dont Give Up It Will Get There
 
Still holding!

This is sooooo frustrating! :mad: :mad: :mad:

I'm still holding at 175. There were a couple of days when I got on the scale at night and was 175 so I thought for sure I'd be down in the morning but no such luck. I've been drifting between 175 and 176 for the past 10 days or so.

I hate plateaus!!!!! :mad:
 
Just noticed you on the last page of my saved threads! You still keeping at it??? What happened to you?
 
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