Good Morning Everyone
I haven't been able to post for a few days but I've been by reading. Every time I've tried to post the computer acted all messed up and it wouldn't take.
I actually think it's because of the internet connection and the weather we've had here.
I've had a good couple of days--
meaning that I've
totally pigged out on carbs and I've stayed at the 264.4 lbs. that I started at. When I say pigged out, I mean pigged out--I ate pasta with clam sauce 2 days in a row, mashed potatoes, last night we ordered Chinese food--just thinking about it all makes me sick.
I'm not coming down on myself too badly though because you know what I realized? Eating like that--which is how I used to eat all the time--eating like that made me feel uncomfortably full and talk about indigestion.
Anyway, this morning it was back to my low carb lifestyle--bacon and eggbeaters for breakfast and it's not time for lunch yet, but I'm going to go to the corner pizza place and get a nice Greek salad. I love the salads they make there. I'll even eat the pita bread they give with the salad. Very yummy and for dinner I'll either eat turkey or steak tips. Now--if I would just get my butt back to the gym then I KNOW that I would be well on my way to losing the 30 lbs. I want to lose by March. *sigh*
Great job on losing everyone--there are so many posts that I don't have the energy to go back and try to reply individually.
You guys are all a great inspiration.
Catherine--I love the photos and your gown was beautiful! I loved the gold veil as well. You all look so very happy. Are you going to be posting more pictures if you get the chance? Not that I'm being pushy or anything
. I know what you mean about being an inspiration to other people at the gym. It takes a LOT of courage to even walk into a gym if you're over 300 lbs. and then to actually work out where other people can see you...
I know that when I first started going to the gym I was terrified. I kept going though and I lost 80 lbs. by December. I didn't think that anyone other than my work out buddy paid attention to me, but a lady walked up to me one day and said that someone told her that seeing me at the gym gave her the inspiration to keep going and not give up. That was really nice to hear. And now I haven't been to the gym in over a week.
Ammi--I'm glad that the hubby's feeling better. It's scary when he's sick, isn't it? I know that when I'm sick I'm okay with it, but when my bf is sick I'm all freaked out.
I'm so proud of how you've been doing. Keep up the good work.
Sarah--I've been feeling listless and tired lately too.
I'm hoping that it's the weather and that when my friend gets over being sick that I'll make the effort to actually start working out again. Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to tell you how to beat the listlessness--all I can say is to try not to binge or anything and I'm sure the feeling will pass soon. It usually does for me, but I feel like such a slug when I'm like this.
Tasha--have you tried a low carb diet? I know that I was in the same boat and I wasn't able to lose weight on WW either, but since I've been doing the low carb diet I've lost 94 lbs. all together. It might be that you're some kind of carbohydrate addict. I know that I am and I'll tell you what--I feel so much better when I eat low carb. It's just something to think about.
By the way, I don't eat only egg and bacon--I actually eat more vegetables now than I ever did before. And I eat a lot of eggbeaters. Every night for dinner I eat either steak or chicken or turkey or fish with 2 vegetables. And I actually eat veggies that aren't technically on a low carb diet, like corn, carrots, butternut squash
. Anyway, it's just a thought. Good luck.
Dogpal--I'm so glad that you had a wonderful night with some new friends and I'm happy that your interview went well. Good luck on whatever you decide about the job and I hope that another one is quick to find you.
It sounds like this move you two made is turning out to be a pretty good thing.
Wyllen--
on finding your waist again.
Now--if we could all just do the happy dance like Mr. Carrot I'm sure that we would all have a waist again too.
That feels like a million bucks, doesn't it? I know that every NSV makes me happier than the last--if that's possible! I would just be ecstatic if I could lose my pouch.
Good luck with the conference. It's wonderful that you're feeling so strong about your eating and not worried about it. That's just going to make it easieer for you to keep making good choices because of no stress.
to all of the newbies. As you've already discovered, the people here are full of inspiration, good ideas, and support. It's a really great group of people.
Okay, I've been typing for almost 40 minutes and I have to go now. I have to head to Wal-Mart and go get my salad and clean my dishes. As much as I'd like to stay here and talk all day, real life is calling.
Have a great day and I'll try to stop by tomorrow.
Vicki