I had a fantastic weekend. We had the parents and the in-laws over for dinner on Friday night, then we had a few cousins and friends over on Saturday. Yesterday was a nice sort of relaxed day, we watched a movie, took an hour long walk around the neighbourhood to get ideas of what some people have done with their walkways and patios because we're about to do ours. Except for the pizza, wine, chips and brownies that the cousins brought over on Saturday night, I was really good the entire weekend, water included. And the housecleaning workout and long walk helped burn off the excess. I'm happy to report that I had a great weekend and maintained at 191.4. But now to move downwards. Bring it on!
It's another beautiful day here, after a weekend of simply beaitful weather. I was pleased to see 149.2 on the scale this morning, especially since I went on a sugar spree yesterday. I did a bunch of baking for my co-workers and sampled a bit too much. I was really active all weekend, though, between yard work and walking. My hamstrings are so sore!
love2b150 good for you on the perspective thing! Hopefully your son learned his lesson about procrastination LOL! But what an absolutely wonderful thing he is doing!!!!
Diana Good job on being down again! How hard is maintenance? Do you find it to be as much work as losing weight?
Kukkie84 Glad you had a fantastic weekend!
Steph7409 Is this a new decade for you? Yay if so!
Saturday was my day off from the gym. I was feeling down so a friend took me out for drinks. I had a few and saw the scale jump up to 297.4 on Sunday. Yesterday I took another day off from the gym but did some wii fit with DH and ate very well. 295.8 today
I'm still hanging sometimes its the small victories lol
I spent Sat doing paperwork and bling amd finances at home and went a little cookoo, so i wound up indulging a bit. Oh well. So i skipped the scale yesterday (to not punish myself) and got back on today. Just up .5 now, so I'm ok with that. And im confident ill be out of the 220's this week!!! Confident meaning really really hopeful, lol!!
March 1: 194.4; 1802 calories
March 2: 194.2; 1897 calories
March 3: 193.8; 1339 calories
March 4: 193.6; 1457 calories
March 5: 193.0; 1461 calories
March 6: 192.8; 1642 calories
March 7: 192.6; 1484 calories
March 8: 192.0; 1474 calories
March 9: 192.8; 1608 calories
March 10: 191.6; 1377 calories
March 11: 191.6; 1372 calories
March 12: 191.0; 1463 calories
March 13: 190.2; 1396 calories
March 14: 191.4; 2349 calories
March 15: 192.0; 1485 calories
March 16: 192.2; 2583 calories
March 17; 191.6; 1883 calories
March 18: 193.4; 2517 calories
March 19: 191.0
I've been bouncing around in weight and calories the last few days. My averages for the month are good, though: 1622 daily calories consumed/2349 calories burned (according to my Bodybugg). My main focus this month has been increasing my physical activity as registered by my Bodybugg. I'm averaging well over 11,000 steps and 85 minutes a day of activity. I figure my "real" activity level is higher, because it doesn't seem to register my weight training/squats/etc.
Amanda, I periodically get pretty weary of the tedium of counting every little thing. For me, I've learned I need to keep counting, as it helps me be aware. I always imagine I've fallen off the wagon in terrible ways, and my charts show me otherwise. When I didn't have my data to review, I'd always end up thinking I've already blown it, and then give up. Now I just give my self permission to not stay within any limits, and count calories anyway. I try to look at it like brushing my teeth every day! I hope your break works, and you come back to whatever you choose with a renewed spirit.
Steph, Congrats on breaking 150... seeing that "4" in there is a *huge* accomplishment! I know it's just a number, but I imagine that's a major psychological milestone.
RRB2, sending good energy for negative biopsy results, and positive ways to deal with the stress of waiting for them!
Diana, I know those days of just having to feel full. I've noticed that after indulging in the desire, I sleep *so* well...
HappyNurse, good to see you fleeing away from those 190's. I hope to follow you soon!
Julie, thanks or the good energy vibes; it seems to be working for you!
Angie, Good on you for keeping up with your exercising! It doesn't need to be perfect, any and all effort is an "A+"! It doesn't matter about the days you don't exercise, as long as you keep going back to it... I lost an inch of height due to age, I guess. The cartilage in between the vertebrae shrinks a little over time (and sometimes a *lot*, I've lost most of it in my neck... ouch!). It's not fair. The obesity charts should account for this!! Oh well...
Rennie, be gentle with yourself while your regaining perspective. I'm sending you some "balance" energy your way right now...
Kukkie, we're still in that race to see the 180's, and you're a strong contender!
Justaloozer, that's a nice drop you had there, congrats!
Same on the scale again this morning, which is good since I was sure I went up (TTOM) and I am soooooo bloated... UGH
Anyway on a good note, the gym was awesome this morning, LOVE my workouts!!!! Today is going to be my relax day (or as much as a Mommy of a 3 year old can relax) My husband is picking up dinner on his way home from work so I don't have to cook, I finished cleaning, and laundry yesterday, so I'm going to sit back relax and watch GCB while my son takes his nap.
I want to send positive energy and good vibes to everyone today
~ I want to be healthy, I want to be fit, so I will be! ~
Everybody..
Had to bite the bullet about 6 days ago and start weighing In First thing in the morning w/o exercising.Just can't/couldn't seem to work in my Morning walks/jogs anymore w/going to the gym so early.I knew i had to do something( i wanted to know where i was weight wish) and I had to come to terms w/the fact that I'd be up a lb or 2 until my body catches up...Which is a good thing cause I wanted that pressure off of me anyway.
WI today @ 157.6.Even though I've changed my batteries last month,After reviewing things..I noticed I've been bouncing around w/the same numbers for almost 2 months more or less.(wasn't hungry much yesterday, had around 1100 calories of healthy/low sodium foods and still the scale didn't move ) People tell me that I look like I'm losing more Mother told me yesterday that my arms look great and a girl at the gym did too maybe I'm just firming up .Tomorrow,nothing planned and i plan to Jog in the morning will see what it says then.
Hay Rennie Good to see you keep that perspective girl It's Lent at church so a busy 40 days Thanks,I'm working on it
weighed in this morning at 186.0 so no ticker change this Monday ... maybe next Monday will be better ... Oh my goodness I have to get lower than 182 to change my ticker ... that will take a week or more smh, ok new mini goal to get to 180 by month's end 4lbs to lose, gonna start tomorrow since today is blown thanks to my sons yeast bread
which turned out really well. We all had some for breakfast this morning or should I say running out the door since we were all exhausted from staying up so late. I had a Pepsi Max when I got to work to give me a boost ... I will get to bed early tonight for sure (or at least at a descent time)
Thanks Diana good job on the .8 down
Kukkie good job maintaining, with your fun filled weekend, way to go
Steph good job on the seeing the 140's You're doing great
Thanks justaloozer ... LOL, idk about learning a lesson my husband is 46 and he still procrastinates . Great workout paid off, well done
FutureThoughts you got this
Salley you'll be in a new decade before long, way to go Salley thanks for your kindness and your good vibe of balance ... whew don't I need it. I sometimes think things for me are so out of whack, then I have to catch myself and say just be grateful ... thanks for the good energy
Julie sorry about the bloated feeling your day sounds really relaxing good for you ... enjoy
Thanks Ona ... once you weigh in a few days before doing everything else I'm sure the numbers will balance out. Firming up does make us look thinner/better so that's a great thing people are noticing Keep doing what you're doing ... you know you got this
Today was the long day at the Dr's office with my Mom. I didn't get a workout in. I don't take rest days very often, so today will be one for me.
justaloozer The big thing about maintenance is that you have to keep doing what you were doing to lose. So, if you are eating or working out in a way that is not sustainable for the rest of your life, you probably won't be successful with maintenance. When I got to my maintenance range, I had people starting to question me about working out. They wanted to know, since I was at my goal weight, if I was going to stop all of that "mess". Hmm, no! That's a sure fire guarantee that I will be on track for gaining all of my weight back. In general, I like how I eat, etc. The big problem comes in with hormones, etc. I am a big eater and can put away some food. I try to keep all of that under control.
Knew I would gain something back when I was camping luckily it was only a half of a pound. I had to drag myself back to the routine of exercising today but I managed to do 50 mins on Wii Fit Plus. I'm starting to like the Free Step activity on there (I drag out my headphones and go), the only bad part is I step faster then the fastest setting on Free Step .
Hey all! We had a beautiful day here, so after dinner we went to the park and I buried Cameron in the sand I'm down 1.2 to 212.4 today, but yesterday I'm pretty sure I took my water pill twice because I'd forgotten that I'd already taken it...so we'll see what happens tomorrow.
Rennie -- That's so funny about the bread, it's so frustrating that it takes so long. Thanks for the understanding...it's good to know that someone else can relate to what you're feeling. Rennie, what does smh mean? What is the countdown until Chelle comes home now?
Diana -- Whew! You were early today Good job on your .8! I hope things went well with your mom's appt. Is TOM almost here for you; I'm always ravenous a few days before and often feel like I just don't get full.
Salley -- Nice drop today! I'm thinking of getting a bodybugg or something that tracks exercise like the Nike fuelband...is the bodybugg easy to use?
Ona -- ARe you measuring? Maybe you could measure your success that way for a while and take the focus off the scale? I think I'm going to try that too...just have to get a measuring tape
to Kukkie, Steph, Justaloozer, Futurethoughts; Julie & Jinxy
RW week 3 day 1 Done. 5 min running, 1 min walking for 6 intervals. It's really 5 but I wanted to push myself.
Went to my WW meeting tonight. I maintained my exact weight from two weeks ago to the first decimal point. 198.6 on the dot. My leader said she was worried about me, probably because I last time I showed up I was using what she calls "negative talk." My leg was pretty badly injured and I was just not a happy camper. I don't blame her for worrying, I was skipping meetings and being stubborn again.
That's all over, and I'm back on track.
Good night ladies. C u in the morning.
I was in bed last night around 8:30! I woke up on my own around 6 AM. I think I needed some sleep! On the weekends I have a hard time getting to bed early. It's always late. Then I wake up around my normal time, so I am defeating the purpose. I need to get to bed early on the weekends, too.
Ooohhh...the entire board is amazing! So many different threads!
I weigh daily too! Just going to start with this week. I'm hoping that the weight will drop quickly this week as I am doing a modified juice fast (not just juice, I am eating whole fruits and veggies too).
March 19 - 278.6
March 20 - 276.8
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Seriously!?!?! Down 2lbs, this morning WOW I guess all the outdoor activities I've been doing are paying off! Total of 41lbs GONE, bye bye, never going to see you again... LOL
It's going to be another beautiful day in Chicagoland today so now I have to decide if I'm going to do yoga this morning or head back to the Forest Preserve for another long hike. I'm thinking outdoors might be the way to go.
I was thinking about my eating habits lately and I am shocked at how much my taste/cravings have changed. First of all MOST of my cravings are gone, for example there were times I would be sitting in bed at 10pm thinking about something like taco bell ( I used to LOVE taco bell). It would get to the point where I needed to get some, I would have already had dinner, and a snack in the evening but out of no where I needed to have taco bell. I would say OMG I'm so hungry I can't sleep, but in reality I wouldn't even be hungry. It would literally feel like I was going through withdrawal and would get up get dressed and go get some. I really shake my head at myself now, WHAT WAS I DOING to myself? It would be bad enough if I would run for a Taco or two but it would look more like 2 tacos, a burrito, a different burrito, some nachos, I mean seriously BINGE on food and then I would fall asleep like a baby. So what was it that would make me do this to myself? Were the cravings psychological, was it truly some type of food addiction or fast food addiction.
I'm not sure but I think once I got past those types cravings I felt like I could really do this. I get hungry I eat a healthy snack, it's rare I eat after 7pm and many evenings I look at the clock and say O it's almost 6pm I should really have dinner. I am no longer controlled by cravings and food. I can stop eating when I am satisfied, I don't have to gorge on everything in sight and have second or third helping. It feels great and a weight has been lifted of my shoulders (literally).
Will I have my days when I may want a real deep dish pizza or cheese fries, I'm sure and that's fine to have in moderation (and my moderation right now is maybe once a month). I feel I have learned to enjoy life again, I want to be in good shape, fit, and healthy, I want to run, jump and play with my son, I want to feel and look good in clothes and have a choice of clothes I can wear, I want to go up a flight of stares and be able to breath at a normal rate! These are the things I crave now and really it is so much better then taco bell!!!!
~ I want to be healthy, I want to be fit, so I will be! ~
Good job on being down again! How hard is maintenance? Do you find it to be as much work as losing weight? 
) People tell me that I look like I'm losing more 
Thanks,I'm working on it 
... Oh my goodness I have to get lower than 182 to change my ticker ... that will take a week or more smh, ok new mini goal to get to 180 by month's end 
I try to keep all of that under control.
