Sheldon - Yay on that 5 lbs! That is awesome for the first week. Keep up the great work!
crested - And woohoo to you on the 1.5. Gotta love seeing those numbers go down.
Rocki - You poor thing. Believe me when I tell you I know how you feel. I won't repeat the "don't think it was meant that way" comments but will second them. Back to knowing how you feel... It's so hard to come on here and see everyone doing great on plan knowing that you have been screwing up and are having a hard time getting back on track. Please don't feel like you can't post about the mess ups because honestly, the accountability helps. Even if you're just being accountable to us/the center/yourself. Sometimes we need a little slap on the hand. I got a real life one on Sunday when I was at dinner with my friends (eating on plan, mind you). I admitted to a slip I had earlier that day at lunch and my friend's husband said, "Give me your hand". I did and he literally slapped the top of it (not hard). It's like when your kids reach for something they aren't supposed to. Sometimes that slap on the hand, even if it's a mental one, can help. I know that I have definitely done way better about sticking to plan since.
When it comes to cravings, they can be/are the WORST. And I'll be honest, they feel even worse after being on plan and slipping than they did the first couple of weeks! Even the slightest slip for me seems to send me into a downward spiral of wanting more, more, more. Some people can allow themselves the odd cheat here and there with no problems but some of us just can't (and I'm one of the "can't").
Just try your best to get back on track. Take it small. Go back to preconditioning if that's what you need to do and start slowly. I really don't think they would have a problem with you doing that if it would help you get back on track.
You can do this Rocki. And please, don't ever hesitate or feel like you can't come here for support. (Have you started a blog? Might want to think about it. I know it really helps me out a lot, especially here lately.)
namaste - POST 'EM woman! I've only lost 37 lbs (since Jan, some without MRC) and while I've started getting a zillion comments, I still don't see it. I've gone a size in clothes and I still don't see it. I've taken pictures recently and people have said how great I looked but I always write it off as great camera angles (it's all about the tilt of your chin and the camera being slightly elevated).
I look in the mirror and because I still have SOOOOO far to go, I don't see it yet. But whatever you do, please keep that attitude you have regarding your "freedom" and don't let that self image keep you from enjoying that bike time with your son. Just remember that while you still have a ways to go, you've come incredibly far and 90 lbs ago probably wouldn't even have felt like riding that bike at all!
alexiah - Welcome back!
Well... My weigh in didn't go as expected. I was so excited when I walked in because at home this morning, I was at 309.8 and really thought I had lost that .5 I needed to sign the board. Unfortunately, I ended up being UP 1 lb so now I'm 1.5 away from that ever allusive 30 lb board.
I even told them when I walked in to get the Sharpie and the camera ready because I was signing that sucker today. Totally burst my bubble, that's for sure.
I sat down and talked with my counselor for a while (she's also the center manager) and she gave me the "what-for and how-come" on my gain. And she kicked my *** a little about sticking to plan. She actually said, "You know when this all started... Vegas". And she was totally right. I've been struggling with every single pound since I got back. Vegas. Austin. Camping... All right in a row. And I've used each one as an excuse for going off plan for "just one meal".
I'm busting that pattern and I am back hardcore and with a vengeance! I'm working on 3 full days of being completely on plan. Those cravings WILL stop and I WILL stop effing up and making them come back!!!
I'm sorry this was so long guys... If I'm this bad on "paper", just imagine how badly I'd talk all your ears off in person!!!
What a great start! You will find much info and encouragement on this site! We are glad you are here!
