Calorie counter here too. It works and it keeps you in check. If you all are like me we got this way because our shut off switch is broke. Calorie counting is a way to fix it.
Oh yes, the shut off switch is broken...and those craving will always be there...but I as long as I count calories, I can at least keep them at bay. It's a control function for me too...as long as I'm in control the food can't control me.
Checking in...
So far I've had 1000 calories and 800 to go. Getting ready to get my toning done for the day. I'm starting slow. 50 sit ups, 25 squats and a hopefully I have 5 push ups and two sets of 10 second planks. I'll let you all know how I do later...
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!!
I made it through my work out. I actually did 10 pushups and 50 squats!!! I'm done eating for today! I ended a little over 1800 at 1876 calories. But that's a far cry better than before today.
Looking forward to tomorrow. It's going to be freezing so I think I will be doing another toning workout. I was going to go walking but I may go to the fitness center and get on the elliptical machine.
I think I ate too much fiber yesterday. That last salad I had for dinner left me feeling very bloated and I didn't get to sleep until around 3am. I drank a little apple cider vinegar to see if that would help. It got rid of the bloated feeling but now I feel like I'm going to throw up. I need some crackers and ginger ale. I've been too afraid to eat because it may make me feel worse.
I will be doing my workout. Thankfully my daughter keeps reminding me that we need to do our workout.
Good evening everyone!!! I did 50 crunches, 20 reverse crunches, 10 push ups, 20 leg lifts each leg and I walked 1.2 miles. Ended the day at 1600 calories.
I went grocery shopping for the week and I'm set for success. I managed to get out without buying any junk food!!! Yay Me
Great job jigglefree! I'm heading to the grocery store after work today! No junk food either...as long as I don't bring the hubby or kiddo with me I can always stick to the plan!! Good job on the exercise...hopefully that helped the bloating feeling.
I feel great this morning. I didn't start feeling better until late evening when I ate the crackers and drank some ginger ale. Looking forward to a productive and healthy day. This is why this site works so well for me. I stay on track so I can post that I'm doing well. It also helps to have cheerleaders
Last edited by jigglefree; 01-09-2015 at 10:39 AM.
Well I decided to chime in on this conversation because in 2007 I lost 137 pounds and kept it off until 2012. In 2012 we had a devastating year and I totally lost sight of my health goals. Since 2012 I have gained back every pound lost plus a few more. The shame of such a failure is so hard for me to bear some days that I refuse to leave my house for fear that I will see someone who knew me back in 2007. I have avoided so many functions that it has become embarrassing and a game that is hard to keep up because excuses get harder to come by. I was not this miserable when I started in 2007 because all I had to lose then was body weight. Now I have all that to lose again plus all the shame and regret. I do believe this is the hardest thing I have had to face in my life, and that is even after burying my dad when I was only 13. I used 3 fat chicks exclusively when losing in 2007 and it was THE THING that I could attribute my loss to other than my calorie counting and walking. I am now back to face this huge mountain with the best support system for weight loss, bar none. I know I could not be successful this time around either without 3FC!! I am here looking for support, yes, but I also promise to give it as well because I know how important it is on a weight loss journey. Thank you for taking time to read this long sob story, and thanks in advance for all the wonderful support that I know I will receive here. Here's wishing you great success on your weight loss journey!!
WTG Jigglefree!!! You are setting yourself up for great days! Good for you!!
