My bf made a comment to me last night about my eating. How I'm cancelling out the gym with the bad eating I've been engaging in. I told him it doesn't help when he brings me treats and suggests doing a BK run. I'm having a hard time eating right and I know that is the key thats gonna get me into and through the 150's. I guess I'm not ready for that commitment though.
I'd love to join in on this thread and hope it's ok since I'm a "40-something" not a "30-something"! I began my weight loss journey on 1/3/11 with a starting weight of 171 lbs. I do my "official" weigh-in which I track on Thursdays, but this morning my scale read 165! 6 pounds gone - hopefully for GOOD!
Of course you are welcome Kimberly! And congrats, that is awesome!
Well, I knew the 162 was too good to be true. Gained 4 lbs back in two days, still not sure how that happens and now back down to 164.2. Tired of the yoyo!
I made it to 169 in December and then with bad holiday eating and quitting smoking I'm back up to 177! I am beating myself up constantly as I had done it...made the 160's for the first time since my daugter was born in 1993! She'll be 18 this weekend and I sooo wanted to be in the 160's for her birthday...but it's not going to happen and I'm being really hard on myself! I keep sabotaging myself with food! WTH is wrong with me! Why can't I stay on track? I quit smoking (cold turkey) two weeks ago but can't stop myself from eating crap food!?!?! What the heck? Feeling horrible and looking for some support. I have to be in the 160's again by Valentines...I can do it...can't I?
Of course you can do it! We are all in the same big struggle here, just slight differences between us. First off, you should be so proud that you have quit smoking! That is a huge step in the right direction toward overall health.
I wish I could help you with your cravings and such, we ALL have those from time to time! The only thing that has worked for me is to chanel those cravings toward different things. I have learned to LOVE the food that I am allowed to have and if I have to overeat to do it with something that is allowed. Last night I was sitting with my BF eating dinner, I had a high fiber-low carb tortilla wrap filled with top sirloin and roasted vegetables. It was YUMMY, but still kept looking at his Macaroni and Cheese with salsa and steak like it was something so wonderful! I gave in and took a small bite of his and walla! DISGUSTING! What looked so good and would have tasted so good to me just weeks ago now is just plain ICKY!
So keep it up, you are making great strides toward your health and should be proud of yourself for that!
So, when I weigh myself in the morning its 158 and at night its back in the 160s. I know that's a normal daily fluctuation. The problem is ... I tried posting in the 150s and there is little activity in the thread. I'm still subscribed to the 160s and read the posts in here daily. There is a lot of great support and motivation and empathy here. So I guess I will be reading and posting in both areas. At the rate you ladies are going you'll be in the 150s before I know it. Then I can finally commit to that thread.
With the lack of exercise and sugary treats I've been indulging in I may sabotages myself back into the 160s. I was hoping for a snow day so I could exercise at home. With the cold and ft job I'm pretty tired at the end of the day and look fwd to just hiding under the blankets.
I know I'm happy with the weight I've already lost. Things are fitting better. I still don't like seeing myself naked in the mirror, but I wonder since I'm comfortable with my weight have I stopped trying?
Hey, we could always make this a progressive thread :-) We have a great group here! Congrats on making it to the 150's! What I wouldnt give to see that number on the scale......someday!!!!
I am still bouncing in the 163-164 range. Slow, slow, slow progress. I am not a patient person.
Uh oh...a week has passed and Im only down .6 lbs....I now weigh 169.0, I hope this doesnt mean Ill be in the 160s for MONTHS like I was the 170s and 180s.
I'm so close to being out of the 160's! I'm so excited! ^_^ I haven't been this thin for at least 2-3 years. I have a goal of 155lbs by Valentines Day. Only 7lbs to go!
Soooooo HAPPY to finally join ya!
I do my "official" weigh-in which I track on Thursdays, but this morning my scale read 165! 6 pounds gone - hopefully for GOOD!
