alyrh - LOL at falling asleep on the mat. It's really important to get enough sleep and keep your body healthy, so I'd worry more about that than getting an exercise routine going. Just do it when you can. I'm sorry you've been down lately, but try to remember what they say--we didn't put it on in a month, and we're not going to get it off in a month either. The important thing is that you're still going, working for it every day, and eventually you're going to get exactly where you want to be. You've already showed so much determination and strength in the weight you've lost, and you're on your way. People react differently to diets and exercises. What makes one person lose rapidly can make another gain, and that doesn't mean there's something wrong with the person gaining, just that they haven't found the diet that works for them. Also, happy belated birthday and I'm glad you had such a good time on vacation!
Atarimae - I had the opposite problem with my grandfather who was continuously shoving treats at me, and yelled at me today about how I need a cheat day every week. I think you're right about nodding along and then just doing what you want after. Elderly people are pretty stuck in their ways, and who knows why they do half the things they do, lol.
BlueDogWood - No problem! It must be terrible having that much temptation in the house. I'd send him out to the couch to cuddle up with his pizza at night.
Chinese buffets are a doozy, and near impossible not to go overboard. It's alright, as long as we get back on track afterward, and when you do, I'm sure that 190-185 will be a thing of the past. For inside workouts, maybe check out some cardio workouts on youtube?
sunarie - You look beautiful! I know you were so worried before you went, but you look great AND you lost weight, Mississippi cook or not.
It sucks you had a cold, though, and I hope you're feeling better!
PyrettaBlaze - The Zombie, Run app sounds awesome, so I'll have to check it out after I post this. Let us know how it goes for you! The name reminds me of a post I saw on a forum years ago from a woman who stayed determined by pretending she was Buffy the Vampire Slayer and had to ready for the apocalypse so she could save the world. Hey, whatever works, right?
Houda - Morocco? Nice! Is it warm there right now? I'd be more jealous of that than someone eating chocolate right now.
whollyhick - Hey! I'm with you on that post 100%.
I've heard of intuitive eating here, but I don't know much about it. I don't think I could trust myself at this point to try eating what I think I need. I had a dream last night about mounds of chocolate chip cookies, and I would so easily give in to that being a sign shouting SWEETS AND CARBS!
On a good note, I've been low carb for two weeks now, and my daily headaches and dizzy spells have finally gone. I was close to breaking and sticking only with low cal just to get rid of the pain, especially when the scale stalled out for a couple days and it felt like I was doing so much for nothing. Glad I hung in there now!
That is always the hardest hump to get over. I hope you gave yourself some sort of reward for getting over that part of the plan.
