Took a picture of myself with a new skirt that I made, and now I feel absolutely disgusted with my body. When I feel like this, it seems like losing weight is such a daunting, almost hopeless task. I don't know what else to do but keep going, though, because I will feel horrible about my body whether I'm eating healthily or not, and after a month, if I keep eating well and exercising even though I feel bad, I will have something to show for it, be it pounds or a smaller waist. Ideally both!
Great way of looking at it Sencha!
I have to work hard to remind myself that I should look for progress not perfection.
What kind of material and style skirt did you make? Sewing impresses me.
I have tried to learn to sew in the past and it becomes a bunch of knots. I think sewing is an artistic talent. Happily two of my girls sew and are great at it. Unfortunately they are always too busy...
Does anyone have any exciting plans for the weekend?
Hi everyone! I've had a busy week, and also plagued by foot pain! I think I may have a bit of plantar fasciitis. Since the end of high school (14 years ago...ack!), I've had a few issues with my plantar fascia (I think I'm spelling that right... it's the tendon on the bottom of the foot) on my left foot. I originally developed issues while doing karate in high school, and the tendon would hurt in my arch. The problem was resolved when I went to college and stopped training, but after gaining weight, I got pain in my heel off and on. However, I didn't realize until this past week that both pains are related to the same tendon! On Wednesday last week, I did something to it while taking off my shoe (so weird), and the pain was so bad I couldn't even walk. It has almost vanished, but it was a rough few days at work! Luckily, we had some more training activities that didn't require walking or standing, and we worked in a very easy to walk in wetland. And I found some stretches that really helped!
So I didn't meet my step goal on too many days, but my weight is moving down again. I have a cute little Bento box (a Yummbox) which I pack my lunch in, and it really helps with portion control. I also got my monthly visitor, which has also helped the scale move (it seems like the week leading up to it, the scale won't budge).
Anniemaxx - despite being so big, I haven't had an issue with walking long distances on flat ground. Six or seven miles is really my limit, though! I can do hilly, mountain hikes, but I go slow as snot and I can't hike nearly as far. I miss being able to do 12 miles in a day with an overnight pack! I think being over 300 is starting to take its toll, though. I've only been this heavy for the past 3 years or so, fluctuating between 300 and 330, but there are more aches and pains and I overheat easily. I'm looking forward to reclaiming the 200's!
OrionNebula I have plantar f... I agree the stretching exercises are best. I also found these braces that are simple elastic bands and they also make a world of difference. I found them on Amazon and they are called Foots Love.
I see the 300+ site is getting more active. I am so happy to see that.
All right gang I am going to need your help. Friday night is a dinner and Saturday is a birthday party. I plan to enjoy my food within reason. I need you all to help me stay accountable and get back on track on Sunday. I will be having a lot of sweets so I don't want to spiral out of control.
Thanks in advance. Ubee
Ubee, my skirt was a basic gathered skirt (a "twirly" skirt) that I made with a fun print. I had enough leftover to make my daughter a matching skirt, which she loves and looks very cute in. I weighed myself today out of curiosity and I haven't lost or gained anything since my last weigh-in, which was 4 days ago. Don't know what to think about that...
Good luck with your weekend. It helps me to keep my ultimate goal in mind, but of course you will still want to enjoy yourself. I guess moderation is the key?
I had an NSV last night. I was trying to get DD to go to sleep, and thought to myself that it would be so easy to sneak downstairs and have a big bowl of cereal, but I didn't do it! I got into bed and read a book instead.
Last edited by Sencha; 07-14-2017 at 09:13 AM.
Reason: Non Scale Victory
Sencha congratulations on not going for that bowl of cereal. Cereal is one of the few foods I restrict. It is like eating a bowl of sugar, plus it leaves you craving more. There is nothing healthy in it and not worth it for me.
As for this weekend, thanks to some great advice I have adjusted my plan so I can still enjoy myself and stay on plan.
Hi All!
Trying to make an effort to post more. Thanks for being so loving and understanding with everything going on in my life with my brothers kids ans my ill grandmother.
I had an appointment with my psychiatrist and she urged me to take a step back from everything going on or it is going to hurt me and my life. I have been too stressed over a lot in the past year and is why I have gained 65 pounds back. I was feeling great and so close to my goal. I was putting everything before myself and my body has suffered from it. I can be a support system but I can't let it be in the way of my life. If I can't take care of myself then I can't be there to take care of others. It was a good session and I really needed that kick. I'm going to get back to the old me one way or another.
DH and I are having breakfast them going to the beach at one of our state parks. We need to get some sunshine but with the crazy heat and humidity it has been hard to want to get outside for too long. We are going early so hopefully it won't be too bad. I'm having eggs and chicken sausage for breakfast.
Thanks everyone for being here!!!
Coaches / buddies I feel like I know you all already, even though it has just been a few week.
I look forward to hearing your day to day 'goings on' and recipes and even the challenges.
Chapter 2 quote is very powerful and lends itself to quite a visualization.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
anniemaxx
Ann, think that last post was for your Beck buddies. Posting before coffee?
Sam! Sam! Sam! Love seeing you post!
Always remember how they tell you on an airplane to put your oxygen mask on first. That is so true in life. Too bad it took me so long to learn it.
What are you cooking for the week ahead?
Look at your stats! You have over 70 pounds off! Plus think how much we have learned from past experience.
We are going to do this!!!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Sam is back!
So today was the birthday party. I had been looking so forward to the special cake. I was so worried about wanting to eat the whole cake... On my plan I am allowed sweets in moderation. Anyhow I had my one piece of cake and I am done. It is not calling my name. This is so weird.
Ubee Thanks and congrats on a small piece of cake.
I am going to allow myself a piece of cake on my son's birthday on August 30. But the caveat is only if I have lost a total of 33lbs. I am at 24 so far so 9 to go.
So goal weight for Aug 30 is 275 lbs.
The other board I am on is based around Dr. Judith Becks books - 6 week Plan to train your brain to think like a thin person. The books are awesome. Check them out.
Ladies I hope Life is good for you all.
Just a quick pop in...weight is sliding downward...lowest in five years.
Exercise has been a struggle this week...daughter is moving out to head to Virginia to start on her doctorate degree...her apartment is five minutes walk to the beach...and it's rough...we move her this upcoming weekend...and then the son leaves four weeks after that to finish his masters...and then it will just be the old man and I....first time alone in 26 years...excited and scared...and sad...very sad
I second what anniemaxx says about The Beck Books it can be used with every single diet plan. It is about the mental part of eating healthy for a lifetime. It has helped me immensely! Most libraries have a copy. Reading it is time well spent.
Sweetcakes I will let you in on a little secret. Your kids move away and then they move back to your area so grandma and grandpa can help raise their kids. So take this opportunity to get your weight down and your strength up because they are tiring. They are also the best exercise you will ever get!
This is crazy how things are right now. I am looking forward to eating healthy today. That cake is still not calling my name. What has happened to me? I think it makes a world of difference that this time around I am not restricting any foods. Also once I got down below 248 it is no longer a race. I know I will get down below 200. I want to figure it out so once I hit goal I can live there in peace. I do not want maintenance to torment me.
of the majority of people. 
