my name is DonaLynn

DonaLynn

DonaLynn

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Hello!
My name is DonaLynn. I am half a century old and weigh WAY toooo much! In 2006 I was told to loose at least 50 lds by my Dr..... it took about 18 months to loose 65! It was 18 months of eating very little and exercising everyday. My husband called it my second job, but it was what the Dr ordered. I did it! Yeah! Unfortunately, here I sit, 8 years later weighing more than I did before. My life is so different now. I run two businesses, my daughter is in cyber school which I am very involved with, and my husband works long hours, leaving me with much of the household responsibilities. I need a schedule. Scheduled time to create proper meals, time to shop and cook. I need scheduled exercise time, I need to prioritize it.

My hope is that this forum will help me figure out how to get back to a healthy lifestyle. It would be great to have a supportive community that will celebrate my successes and guide me through the temptations. Everybody needs checks and balances, it would be lovely to get gentle nudges of accountability by my group of soon to be friends, all of us with a common struggle with the pound. I'll be here for you, please be there for me. And today my life journey changes direction.

Wish me luck,
DonaLynn
 
Donna. Oh my goodness. We share similar stories. I was told by my doctor as well to lose weight. Even though I knew I had to lose weight my lifestyle and mindset was not there. I've lost over 60 with this simple rule. Weight loss is 20% exercise 80% nutrition but 100% MINDSET. I have been a health coach for a few years. It takes strong dedication, motivation, and guidance.
 
Thank you for the encouragement! It is so true that mindset plays such a huge role. If it can be visualized then it can happen.
How is your health since your weight lose? I hope you are well and big congrats on your lifestyle change. It is a huge accomplishment.
I saw that you had sent me a PM. I will be responding to it soon.

Thanks,
DonaLynn
 
My health it's actually better. I have more energy and losing that much weight it's easier to get around. I had my doses lowered in my medications and I was taken off prednisone which was a contribution to the weight gain
 
I am excited to be here! You can never underestimate the power of support :) thank you for the welcome.
 
Robenia5836,
So glad to gear you are doing better. Prednisone is a miracle drug, but it sure makes you feel like a puffer fish!
 
Today is Saturday. It has been 10 days into this commitment to make some changes, adapt into a healthier lifestyle, loose weight and get moving.

I've been weighing myself everyday without much change, yet. Wouldn't it be lovely to see the numbers go down with just good intentions! It's all good, I think of it like walking blindfolded towards a cliff. Take tiny steps, one at a time, eventually if you keep going you are going to see the numbers drop! (obviously walking blindfolded towards a real cliff is not recommended).

I have several things I am excited to start.

1. A zunba DVD for beginners. I am scheduling in some fun, upbeat sexy exercise time!

2. Meal planner, I found on pinterest a great template for planning meals ahead of time. Monthly and weekly, along with grocery list
And freezer meal ideas. Planning ahead is a huge part of staying on track. As well as a huge part of getting off track when you don't plan ahead.

I am staying focused and anxious to feel the edge of that cliff!
 
Getting closer to that edge of the cliff!!!
I am a half of a pound away from my first goal. So close!
I like that I am setting clear life style changes for myself. I wish I could say that I am easily leaving my old habits behind, but change is never easy. Every day is a new day, stay focused, envision the benefits and take it one pound at a time.
 
Hi Ralph!
Thank you for the welcome! Accountability is definitely a great way to achieve success.
"how's that schedule looking?"
Well, it has some holes in it, haha.... I have set time blocks on my daily schedule and am having issues keeping that time free.
Today my exercise time block was between 4 and 5. Normally I get home by 3 so that gave me an hour to change clothes, deal with kids immediate needs and anything else that needed taken care of right away. Unfortunately I ended working late, a snowstorm hit making the roads tricky and I had to make a stop before getting home....I did not get home until 5.
Here it is 9:00 and I am tired and hoping to head to bed by 10.
Here's my plan for tomorrow.
I normally get up at 7 and leave the house at 8:15. I am going to try to get up at 6:30 to do 15 minutes of an exercise DVD before my morning routine. Hopefully I will get home regular time tomorrow and I can use my time block of between 4 and 5 to do more exercise time. If my schedule gets bumped (again) at least I had that 15 mins in the morning.
If things work out, maybe my whole time block will get shifted to the morning.
I guess to answer your accountability question... it's a work in progress.

Exercise is not one of my favorite things so I think accountability may be a MUST in order for me to get this lifestyle on track!

Thanks, Ralph!
 
Thank you Ralph. I took a look at your links. So you have been doing this for some time!

I am feeling good about the changes I am making. It's still early in the game and more changes will need to be made along the way. Yesterday I was making good food choices, drinking water, feeling strong.... when suddenly I got derailed :(

The stress of the day built and broke me down, I got home from work faced with several issues to deal with and I found stress relief in my pantry.

This may sound like a huge setback but I was encouraged by my clear interpretation of the situation. It was a response to stress. An obvious poor response to stress, but the upside is that I recognized it and stopped!

I put the chips and cheese away. I am not going to beat myself up about it, I am just recognizing a trigger and going to be prepared with better stress relieving options moving forward. There will always be changes I need to make, recognition and a good plan to have ready for the next time will make me successful.

I am not here to loose weight. I am here to gain control and live healthier. I want the rest of my life to be full of energy and thoughts of what I want to DO next.

Right now I still am choosing foods that are not what I really want; I am eating salads for lunch when I would honestly prefer pizza!
I am hoping someday the allure of "those" foods will not be so strong. Time will tell.

One last thought, 20 mins a day of intense exercise sounds impossible right now! I am doing 5 mins, and adding time as I can. Right now I am focusing on that everyday thing, duration will come next.

Thanks, Ralph, I appreciate your support.
 
I like your style and drive. You did the weight loss once before and guess what...you WILL do it again and lead a healthier lifestyle in the end. We all get busy, some more than others like yourself, but sometimes we just need to find a time and make room. I can see you have the will and the want and are finding a way, so I have no doubt you will get there in the end. Congrats on the first goal. All of us here are with you on this journey and want to see you happy and meet your goals!
 
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