Michelle's Diary

Thanks!

...But...hrmf...In the last few days I suddenly weigh in at 124 which is one pound MORE than when I started!! I don't get it. I've slipped up here & there but not enough to do this in just a few days. I've also been lifting weights & doing cardio every day. Can that much be just water?? I do know that in the past, when I have lifted weights, everything gets tighter on me for a couple of weeks or so & then I start seeing good success, but, I hadn't seen it on a scale. This is scary...

Any prior experience on this??

Michelle
 
Oh gosh yeah my weight is a little diffrent every day..i try and weigh my self only once a week now i was stressing over too much...not to much to worry about probably just retaining water. keep the cals in check for the next couple of days,drink lots of water and lower your sodium intake should get back on track in no time :) keep up w/ the cardio and weights!!!youll get that off.
 
Ok, I have a new love in my life! It's AllCdnBoy!!! ;)
HE says that 110 lbs sounds like a healthier goal. WELL, I will indeed go for 110 instead of 100 lbs. Thirteen lbs seems a lot less daunting than 23 lbs. Once I lose the 13, I will re-evaluate how I feel & either go for 100 or not.

Smiley, if you see this, how are you?? I must say you've inspired me big-time. You have a big time purpose here helping others!

Thanks again AllCdnBoy!

Michelle
 
Thats awesome, i did the same thing set a goal and when i got to it i reevaluated my feelings about it...now i have a new goal in mind hahaha guess it might never stop :p 13lbs girl i know you can do it!!! Cndboy is a smart cookie knows his stuff....im rather fond of him myself ;) :p Good luck Michelle ill be here to watch it happen!!!!





(thanks for the kind words :) its very sweet of you to say :) im doing great!! :D )
 
Thanks for your support Smiley!

I weigh in at 122.8 now. Last Friday it showed I'd lost more. Difference is I feel GREAT. I've been working out with weights & doing cardio daily & eating healthier stuff. I'm in the water-retention time of the month so I think after that, I'll see a much bigger difference.

Hurray for me!
;)
 
Thank you so much Rosered!

Not doing as well today, but, didn't skip my exercise routine. Also, the "cheating" I've done is with smarter foods.
 
Not doing all that well now. Fell off the wagon this weekend. My H also. We both made food choices we now regret. I did go to the gym one of the days though.

When I look in the mirror (clothed!) I think that I really don't look bad at all weight-wise. Am I deluding myself? 20 yrs ago I weighed 125 for a while & was a size 8 then. I'm only 5' tall so an 8 isn't tiny. I definitely looked heavy then & an aunt even commented on it then. Now I'm 123 and wearing a size 6 (instead of 8) and I also can wear a size 4 depending on the jean maker. Now, I know that I want to lose weight to feel more comfortable. My confusion is why I think I look ok now. Yes, I definitely am less flabby now than 20 yrs ago. Could that make that much of a difference? How come I can't allow myself to think that I look pretty good weight wise now? Why do I assume I must be seeing things? I still want to lose weight but it would be so nice to accept myself while I do it.
 
Weigh-In-Day

Started at 123.6 lbs., 34.2% fat

Two weeks later, after lifting weights & doing elliptical cardio, a day before my monthly deal is due, and not being as careful with food as I need to be:

124.6 lbs., 36% fat

I need to be more careful with my food & alcohol intake. I need to continue my exercise routine (which I've been faithful with & enjoying very much). I am retaining a lot of water. I need to limit my salt intake & drink lots of water.

Mentally I feel pretty darned good from the exercise itself.

Michelle :)
 
Good idea with the water and watching the alcohol consumption (this is a toughie...). If you're feeling good, I'm sure you're doing good. :)
 
Im a big girl and im a bit grossed out sometimes when I look in the mirror but im always thinking all this will be gone soon. Im just enjoying the journey and im totally fascinated watching the change that’s happening with my body. I just think of my body as an experiment and it seems to help me accept the way I look. You on the other hand are gorgeous already and are just doing a bit of fine tuning. Don’t let your head mess with you your beautiful; ask your hubby I bet he would agree.
 
Hmm your probably retaining water, it affects bf% try and take it at the same time a day when you do.is it on a sclae or the callipers? do you measure your self also? sometimes you loose inches and not actuall "weight". it helps for me bc i still see something happening. your doing awesome though!!!exercise is great keep it up Michelle :D








(i ask allot of Q's lol sorry nasty habit :rolleyes: lol)
 
Thank you so much ExManiac, Rosered & Smiley!
I feel encouraged with your replies. Seeing myself as an experiment
sounds good. Glad to see each of you has had success.
Smiley, you don't ask too many questions! :rolleyes: I use a weight scale that also measures fat %. I didn't realize that water weight can affect the reading of the fat %. Measuring myself sounds good. That'll give me a truer picture.

I don't feel like I'm doing fine-tuning, but, I guess so. I don't know. My H gets annoyed at me for being critical of myself. His mom is coming to visit tonight. She's very critical of everything. I just wish she'd say something about me not having lost all my preg. weight (baby is 18 months). If she says that I'll say "Oh, that makes 2 of us!" ;)

Thanks so much for all your support!
xoxoxoxo
Michelle
 
Weigh-In-Day

Well, I'm where I started - 123.8 lbs (started at 123.6)
I'm relieved since I thought for sure I'd be heavier. Mother in law visited & we ate out every night. I chose baked fish, veggies, salads with low fat dressings, skipped deserts. Did all that except for 1 night. Not bad! So, all in all I'm proud of myself since I normally would've picked less healthy stuff to eat every night. I'm headed to the gym now. I expect to truly notice a difference soon.

Michelle :)
 
Michelle dont feel bad...blame it on the mother in law hahaha(unless shes one of the nice ones :p lol), i think a few of us had slips lately(well i can only speak for myself lol i know i did)you made some good choices im proud of you too, :)
(i see your on today hi! :) )
 
Weigh-in-Day

Thanks for your messages!! So cool to support each other. I don't visit the site that often (college Summer term finals, 18mo. old son, marriage troubles...) You know the drill!! Once finals are over I hope to really get involved in this forum & support others as much as you support me.

SOOOOO, a week after my MIL left I increased in weight yet again.
I'm 125. So, about a 2 lb. gain or so since I joined this site appx. a month ago or so....AND IT AIN'T MUSCLE! :eek:

My latest excuse is that my baby & I have a nasty case of laryngitis....no gym.

I really WANT to get off my ass & get this going!! What's up with me!!?? :confused:
 
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