So yesterday after feeling sorry for myself while I posted here I decided to get it together and do what I do best: fix the problem.
And I went online and researched calorie consumption during pregnancy. I had researched before but apparently I did it in such haste that I mixed things up and was doing everything wrong. I'm not supposed to up my calorie intake yet. That's supposed to happen in the second trimester. So whatever craving and madness goes on in my head and my tummy, I'll have to control it and keep it within my current calorie budget (1200-ish). And I did yesterday, and I summoned the balance to get on the treadmill and I walked briskly for a mile and jogged for a another mile. It felt good and I didn't get lightheaded (which was my main concern about getting on the treadmill). And this morning I'm starting new. I'm back to the saddle and I'll work around this pregnancy shenanigans.
Today I was 172.4 (only 1 lb more than last week, 1 lb less than yesterday). I'm back on track. I don't give up easily, and gosh, I HATE feeling sorry for myself and doing nothing about it.
Hey everyone! Hope y'all had a good Memorial Day!!
Welcome shannon, have a great vacation!!
I was doing a challenge for 9 weeks on another forum to drop a pound a week, but sadly I only managed 6lbs, although since I've been plateauing like crazy the last few weeks it's not too bad I guess.
Yesterday I was down to 178.5, but I checked out the 170s thread before and there is nothing going on over there!! So, welcome Olivia if you decide to come back where there's a bit more life!!
Nothing to report really, same old same old!!
Around January time when I was losing more steadily I hoped to be around my goal weight before it was really into summer but it's getting super hot and stuffy here and I still have 28.5 pounds to go, and even then I'll still be overweight!! One step at a time, must remember that I'm only 15.5lbs away from 100lbs down, and that's not nothing!!
Sounds like you had a tough week lat week paulitens, I hope this week is better for you!!
I'm in the 170s thread in the 30-somethings group. That one's active and pretty fun if you're in your 30s or that vicinity.
I am waiting for all these awesome ladies to move to the 170s so we all move together.
Thank you, Jenny. I was feeling pretty bummed yesterday but I'm the kind of person who likes to grab the bull by the horns with her own problems and I think I did. So far, so good. I'm still indulging in one little whole wheat pancake in the morning. You know the ad for Sneakers that says "you're not you when you're hungry"? Well, I'm not "me" when I crave carbs and don't get them. And then I become "hangry," which isn't pretty. So I'm indulging a bit a day without blowing my budget. And I'm back on the treadmill daily.
Hey I'm back!! Actually I've been here, but between out of town guests (one from California and my son and daughter in law from North Dakota) and fund raising to get the quiz team to Florida, Ive been a bit crazy busy. Weighed in at 188 today, which is good - now if I can only break through that to a lower weight!! I'm trying intermittant fasting so we'll see how it works out.
Back from vacation and weighing just over 190 so need to get back into the 180s :-) I looked at the month and am terribly disappointed to see I actually only lost just over 2 lbs in May. I spent the entire month bouncing around 189-183 instead of steadily losing like last month....sad! On the silver lining side I have been at a 20 lb loss for almost a month so my body should be very well adjusted to that change and ready to move on, I hope.
Welcome Shannon and welcome back Lotsakids!
I am doing ok but really stuck weight wise, again!
Yesturday I went to a baby shower. The mom to be hasn't seen me since september. She was shocked. They had great food, veggies, fruits, dips ect. They had beautifully decorated sugar cookies. I didn't eat mine but brought it home. I ate it this morning and it made me soooooo sick to my stomach. I guess that is a good thing!
I had a goal to be 170 by june 20th, that is when I leave for a trip. I am around 178 and not going to make it!
Even if you don't make it, you'll still be closer to it than you were a few months ago, scarletmeshell. Think about what progress you've made so far! The ladies at the baby shower noticed.
Today I had to teach a lesson to the ladies in my church and one of them came to me and asked me "have you been losing weight? because I remember that outfit being a lot more snug on you." And I tell them proudly how I've lost 40 lbs. I still have a long way to go. And it will probably come to a halt during the second two trimesters of my pregnancy, but I will enjoy what I've lost so far because it's a lot in my world. I've never done this before! It is a big deal. Let's pat ourselves in our backs for that!
Pauliten! Thank you so very much for what you said. You are so right. I have lost 80lbs! I am going to a conference in a few weeks. I haven't seen those people in 2 years.
How exciting for you that the lady in your class noticed. You are right, we need to be so proud of what we have done so far!
A few days ago I went to walgreens. They have mirrors close to ceiling and I saw a woman in those mirrors and was just shocked that was me!
Last edited by scarletmeshell; 06-01-2014 at 06:06 PM.
Weekly weigh in today 188.8, officially back in the 180s...yay! I was depressed about my paltry loss in May but when I checked my measurements yesterday they had all gone down since the month prior so I'm pleased :-)
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The ladies at the baby shower noticed. 