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dlishus1

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Hi from NY, (any other NYers around?)

I'm a happily married mom of 2 great kids, my son is 11 and my daughter is 22 months. I'm very active in and out of the gym but due to my lackadaisical eating habits, I have about 12 lbs I just haven't been able to shed. I often feel a sense of entitlement when it comes to food.. I justify bad eating choices (i.e. - I workout hard, I'm active, so of course I can eat this or that) and I tend to binge on garbage mostly at night. I feel confused and somewhat embarassed by my insincere commitment to myself - I know what I want and I know how to get there but I continue to make the opposite choice.

Since my daughter was born (almost 2 years ago) I've been yapping about getting back in to my size 8s.. I talk and talk and talk (pretty much to anyone who will listen) about my workouts, eating right and how I can't wait to slip into my old skirts and dress pants - but it's no surprise to me that I haven't yet.. I didn't want to have to buy new clothes (I totally LOVE my size 8 wardrobe) but unless I was planning on coming to work naked, I had no choice and now my closet is full of size 10s!

Tomorrow I'm getting my pictures, BF%, weight and measurements taken for a 12 week Body Challenge being sponsered by my gym. I figured it would be great motivation for me (the contest and being part of the group). It's honestly not my activity level that is my problem (actually it's probably my activity level that keeps me from being a bigger girl!) - I just have to get real with myself on my eating habits.

I look forward to getting to know you all and would of course appreciate any inspiration/motivation you can offer me!

Getting real,
Nancy
 
the worst thing for a body is the snacking at night ... of course, it's the best time ... long day at work, relaxing, and having a bit to eat is very soothing. However, the food that is consumed is usually empty calories and very high in carbs. And, since you are done your physical activity for the day, that food is just stored as fat. The options for change go as follows in order of best to worst:

1) high protein - tuna, chicken, protein bar, peanuts
2) nutritious food - fruits, vegies, beans
3) nothing
4) nothing
5) nothing
6) nothing
7) junk food
 
options for change!

Have I mentioned that I hate change?? - Just kidding. Your options for change list made me giggle.. You mean doughnuts and ice cream don't fit in anywhere?? (kidding again!!)

I got my pics and measurements taken last week at the gym, not so bad.. My BF was 25% - my goal is to bring it down below 20%... Also, this past Saturday I rejoined weight watchers.. (I'm a life time member) - it was great - the last time I was there was mid-March and I dropped 2.4 lbs since then! I'm totally committed to the Body Challenge and to my WW program - I need to drop 11 lbs to get back to my goal weight and I KNOW I'm going to do it! This morning for breakfast I ate a lowfat yogurt with 1 cup of blueberries, 1 4oz peach and 1/2 of uncle same (high fiber,flaxseed cereal - lo gli index) and for lunch I brought 6 oz of tilapia and a nectarine.. (doing okay right??) Tonight for dinner we're having grilled chicken breast and salad, maybe 1/2 a baked potatoe.. we'll see how hungry I am.. and I'll still have points left over for popcorn (which has been my savior in the evenings for the past week!) - I'm on track!

Nancy
 
HI Nancy,

welcome and "you're doing great"...perfect if you can leave those evening snack alone. Maybe allow yourself one day to cheat....eat your treat...but do it in the afternoon when you still have a lot of activity going on...The worst thing is to cut yourself off from everything and then develop such bad cravings that you throw the towel...not that I think this is going to happen to you...like I said your plan looks great - I wish I was this active....

Good Luck to you!
 
Hi Lisa, thanks for the advice and good spirit! As far as my evening snacking goes, popcorn (Orville's 94% smartpop) and weightwatchers ice cream sandwichs and fudgesicles have really helped! (not both at the same time but often both in the same night!) Honestly, since I've recommitted myself to WW I really am being very careful about what I'm eating which has resulted in left over points for snacking... yippeee! I'm careful to get my fruits and veggies in, I eat fruit for breakfast, veggies with lunch and a HUGE salad with dinner so it's not like I'm bypassing the good stuff for the ability to snack at night..

Since the weather has been nice I've been able to get a lot of good outside cardio (which is really nice since the AC has been broken at the gym and it's hot like h-e- double hockey sticks)! I've gone rollerblading a few times, taken my baby for long walks/runs and gone biking with my son and husband.

This weekend my hubby and I are both in a friend's wedding - it's going to be a challenge because this is quite the party bunch of people and I know the drinks will be flowing and there will be a bounty of food... Thank GOD I weigh in on Saturday a.m. (laughing) before the wedding gets started! But seriously, my commitment is strong so I'm not too stressed out about it..

Thanks again,
Nancy
 
consider the wedding your big cheat day. One day of heavy binging like that shouldn't affect you in the long run, so just ignore the scale for a couple days after and you'll be fine.
 
How was the big party? Hope you had a lot of fun and followed AllCdnBoys advice.
 
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