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Old 03-29-2015, 12:47 PM   #76  
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I'm embarrassed to say my anger over hurtful remarks repeople have made to me, is a really big motivator.

Ex 1: A friend saying "that big fat pig, Anna said to me" I WAS THE ONE WHO MADE THE REMARK, NOT ANNA.

Ex2: Someone called me "thunder thights"

Going out with people who enjoyed knowing I was the fattest one in the group and I felt like I didn't count.
We were all helping each other get ready and borrowing each others clothes, and they chose for me a full-skirted dark gray dress so I would just fade into the background for them.

Other people's hurts will bring to my mind the things that happened to me. I forget stuff and need to be reminded.

A good helping of hurt/anger will keep me working hard on a diet.

More on other motivation factors tomorrow.
Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry those things happened to you. That's horrible! I have been called "fat" to my face, and it's devastating, or can be.
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Old 03-29-2015, 03:13 PM   #77  
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Medical reasons to lose weight:

My Sister got black toes and feet from diabetic neuropathy. Scared me.
My Mom got dementia or alzheimers from not eating right foods.
My Friend got a little crazy from high blood sugars. He would do insane things, when his sugar was high.
Breathing problems when I exercise.

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Size 16's got to tight on me
Trouble getting off the couch or the floor
I'm weak all over, can't open bottles of water
Can't play simple games involving throwing (weak arms)
Can't stand with out shaking
Can't step up to reach things I get dizzy and afraid I will fall

Hun-OMG I missed your weight loss at an important number :encore :
You are so nice - thanks! Also nice is your willingness to share so honestly. That will really touch others, I think, who have one or more of the same issues. Sometimes I get the arm thing. I really have a fondness for my "sitting around time," and I think that affects my strength. I don't lift weights or anything, but probably should.
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Old 03-29-2015, 03:23 PM   #78  
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Down to 124.2 after a week of lots of activity. Very happy! I love trying on old clothes and having them be way too big. Can't wait to go clothes shopping when I reach my goal weight!
Major kudos, Eilidh!

Love trying on old clothes these days! I'm a bit of a cheapskate, so I'm having a hard time throwing them away, but am forcing myself. No more "just in case"!

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Old 03-30-2015, 11:04 AM   #79  
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127.2 125 here i come
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Eli- for reaching 124.2

Skittles- for reaching 127.2

I just reached 127.6, I'm happy I'm back to losing again.
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New to this thread. I just re-started my Beck program and am right at that line between 130's and the 120's. This has always been a red-line battleground for me.

My first goal is to get to 125 and see if I can stay there awile. I'm doing calorie counting at 1200 cal/day. My "Weigh In" day is Saturday. I'm 57 years old and I know well how tough it is to keep my weight down, but 1200 cal will work every time if I stick with it.

Here's to sticking with it!
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New to this thread. I just re-started my Beck program and am right at that line between 130's and the 120's. This has always been a red-line battleground for me.

My first goal is to get to 125 and see if I can stay there awile. I'm doing calorie counting at 1200 cal/day. My "Weigh In" day is Saturday. I'm 57 years old and I know well how tough it is to keep my weight down, but 1200 cal will work every time if I stick with it.

Here's to sticking with it!
Best of luck to you!
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Old 03-30-2015, 05:27 PM   #83  
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Major kudos, Eilidh!

Love trying on old clothes these days! I'm a bit of a cheapskate, so I'm having a hard time throwing them away, but am forcing myself. No more "just in case"!

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Eli- for reaching 124.2

Skittles- for reaching 127.2

I just reached 127.6, I'm happy I'm back to losing again.
Thanks team, the support here is great. I'm a big fan!
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Old 03-31-2015, 08:49 AM   #84  
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Thanks for the welcome. Today is only "Day Three" for me, but yesterday was my second day coming in at my daily calorie count.

I had to stop mid-day yesterday and strategize as to how I would get through ten more hours awake with only 610 calories left, but I made it with the help of some decaf coffee and a distracting book.

Hope everyone here has a great day!
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Thanks for the welcome. Today is only "Day Three" for me, but yesterday was my second day coming in at my daily calorie count.

I had to stop mid-day yesterday and strategize as to how I would get through ten more hours awake with only 610 calories left, but I made it with the help of some decaf coffee and a distracting book.

Hope everyone here has a great day!
Distraction is good! What food do you eat on a typical day (if you don't mind sharing)?
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New to this thread. I just re-started my Beck program and am right at that line between 130's and the 120's. This has always been a red-line battleground for me.

My first goal is to get to 125 and see if I can stay there awile. I'm doing calorie counting at 1200 cal/day. My "Weigh In" day is Saturday. I'm 57 years old and I know well how tough it is to keep my weight down, but 1200 cal will work every time if I stick with it.

Here's to sticking with it!
Welcome, and congrats on losing over twenty pounds! Twelve hundred calories a day is a tried-and-true method, so I know you'll have much success. Btw, what is the Beck program like?

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Thanks for the welcome. Today is only "Day Three" for me, but yesterday was my second day coming in at my daily calorie count.

I had to stop mid-day yesterday and strategize as to how I would get through ten more hours awake with only 610 calories left, but I made it with the help of some decaf coffee and a distracting book.

Hope everyone here has a great day!
Yesterday was like that for me, too. I have been telling myself just to not think about food too much until the weekend, when I have my up days.

But, hunger being what it is, that only worked for so long. So I've switched to thinking about, like you, how best to utilize the calories I have allotted for my down days.

Sooo...yesterday, I had a couple of broth-poached haddock filets, a giant mound of steamed broccoli with lemon, and a big bowl of frozen peaches for dinner and dessert. Delish! And very filling, which is a sticking point for me. I like to feel full. And I did!

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