Hey everyone! Mind if I join in? I have been counting calories for about 90 days. Was down close to 20 pounds and gained 10 back. October was TERRIBLE for me. Anyway, I am back now and want to get rid of these 10 I gained back by Dec 1st. Getting married in March so I have got to do this. I feel like a big failure right now and need to get motivated!
Hi Shannon. Please do join in! We all have our ups and downs in this journey. It is important not to beat yourself up over them. Just get back on track and headed in the right direction. Joining up here is a great step. You can do this and reach a much lower weight by your wedding day. And for all f your days, after.
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Originally Posted by retiredone
Rain Dancer, good luck with your weight goal. You're right that 51 pounds is a lofty goal for January 1 but the way you've been losing it's not inconceivable that you'll make quite a dent in all that fat.
Hopefully, a really big dent. I know that 51 pounds is a high hope, indeed. And I don't expect to reach it. I just want to have a really good run at it.
Sooo... I had a good weigh in. Tried to exercise. That still isn't happening. I tried. I really did. And had to stop less than five minutes in. It's okay... I am still losing without it, for now. I just need to let my bod continue to heal. I need to wait until I am no longer feeling pain or twinges when I am still or doing normal activities. It is just frustrating, that's all. Anyway... As I was saying; I had a good weigh in, then breakfast. Then, at lunch time my entire day fell apart. I was mad, feeling sorry for myself and just plain stupid and had a feeding frenzy of epic proportions. yuk. I am all puffy, my mouth tastes funny and my tummy is still icky. Will. I. Ever. Learn. Ack.
Ah, Rain, we all do things like that. It'll all clear up in a day or two.
I'm having a hard time typing. I cut a slice off the side of my left thumb and it's all bandaged up and it's quite bulky. It's the space bar thumb and it's awkward typing. I had just finished running when I did it making salad and there was blood everywhere because my pulse was still a bit high. It's not serious but a bloody nuisance.
OH MY GOSH Retiredone, that had to of really hurt. The last time I cute myself my nail saved me. I had a longer thumb nail and I chopped it right off. I was like "AHHHH!" DH chopped his thumb pad off and then had to show me. I was 6 months PG and I almost passed out and every since the sight of blood makes me sick. Amazing as a Mom/Grandma that I can hold it together long enough to get help before I get dizzy and sick.
Rain it takes a long time to defeat that part of us that wants to bing. I rarely bing now but it has taken 7 years and I still have nights when I want to. It didn't happen over night lets say that. I actually lose better if I don't exercise but I have that part of me that really wants to be in good shape when I am done so I do it anyway. Don't push it and make sure your body is ready to exercise again or you may re-injure yourself.
Tinky, that is cook about the treadmill. I part of me wants one and part of me doesn't. I guess I would want one if it was easily portable and quiet. I don't like to both those around me with a noisy machine.
Shannon, your doing fantastic. I have the same kinds of problems. When I have cash and spare time I think about eating out. It is fun but at the same time I can never afford the extra calories. Used to be I wouldn't worry about it but now I do.
Well I am off and I will talk to you all tomorrow. I leave in an hour to go vote so I better wrap things up here.
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Hey all....man am I sick!! I don't know what I am battling, cold/flu? But it is really kicking my behind. It was advised that I just take care of myself and wait till I get better to really get back on plan and go at it. So yeah...just gonna hang. LOL! Thanks to DH...I got this nasty bug!
Grammy- Yeah I am so stoked about the treadmill....hope I can get on it when it arrives. LOL DH is a heavy sleeper so it won't be an issue....LOL
Retire- OMG....I hope it heals quickly! Ouch!!!! Awwww....
Rain- We all do that.....just learn from it and move on....tomorrow is a new day.
Shannon- Bringing your own food is great!!! Just think about all the oils, fat in eating out. Your Smart Ones meal is a smart choice.
Ok guys, gonna eat something comforting and take a hot shower! Have a great night!
Retire, OWWWW! You poor thing. I hate it when I cut myself. I did a nasty job on two fingers one Thanksgiving. Only good thing was, I couldn't wash dishes, at all for a couple of weeks.
GrammyL, I hear you. I figure it will take time for me to unlearn that nasty behaviour. It has been such an entrenched part of me for so long, I don't think it will let go easily. But I will not give up and I will conquer it, one way or the other.
Tinky, I am doing just that.
I had a much better day, today. Right on track and on target. I am drinking plenty of water, to banish the bloat and flush out sodium and so forth. I am not stressing over not being able to exercise. I am still losing, even without it. I think, at this weight, it is going to happen, exercise or no. So, I am just going to take it easy and heal. I have a feeling it is going to take some time. A friend has a daughter who has the same thing as I, got it playing rugby, the crazy girl. Anyway, she got it a couple of months ago and is still laid up and healing. And she is an athlete.
Good morning everyone! I got on the treadmill for the first time this week but I will make up Mon and Tuesday but getting on Sat and Sun. I really really really want a loss this week. Today is hump day so couple more days to go!
Check back later
Retiredone: I feel for you, I cut myself with a rotory cutter, as I make quilts, and let me tell you that was the most expensive quilt I ever made if you figure in the trip to the ER, because it just wouldn't quit bleading, and I still haven't finished that quilt. I think I must be afraid of it or something.
I have been getting in all of my water and then some, but I love water. Exercise has been alittle show, but working double shifts at work hasn't helped, but I have been going outside on 2 breaks, and walking vigorously for 10 minutes on each break, and it must be helping. I have also been doing what I have time for of the 10 minute solutions bust the belly fat DVD.
I have had what I felt was a couple of NSV's , I was looking in the mirror this morning and I didn't think what I call my hulk hogan upper arms and shoulders looked as big. I hate my upper arms and shoulders, yes it is some muscle, but alot of fat, and I can't wait to loose that fat, so it made me feel great when I thought they looked smaller. The second one happend this morning also, when DH and I were eating breakfast together which doesn't happen often, as our schedules don't always match in the morning, and he kept looking at me, and he say's that my upper chest looks flatter or thinner, and he say's you know, I can see your collor bones more than I could before, and that really cheered me up also. So even if my pounds are slow to come off. I must be doing something right. Thanks for all of the support and encouragment everyone.
Slim n up, wow, what a nice compliment from your DH! Wrap it up and hold on to that for when your feeling down.
Rain, glad your back on track. Yes, I lose without exercise and like I said often better than if I do exercise. Today my foot is not feeling right so I am taking the day off from cadio and I already did my sculpting.
Tinky, healing thoughts coming your way. I have a faculty member that has been out for two weeks with the flu. Started out intestinal and turned to cold. Rest and take care of yourself, that is more important than losing weight thats for sure.
Well I have to get going for now and I will talk to you all later.
I had an off night last night. Nothing super bad but for me any little variance from eating healthy causes a gain. Often just temporary but still slows progression. I am back on track today. I have had to have a few pep talks with myself so that I could just put it behind me and let it go and its working.
My thumb is much better today and the bulky bandaging is down to 1 small bandaid so I can type without too much trouble. I even made bread today but kneaded with my other hand as much as I could. Thanks for all your kind comments.
I've mentioned this in other posts on 3FC so if you already read it I apologize. I'm going to get boxing gloves and a bag to change and add to my workouts. Not sure when but I'd like to start by December. You can get a good cardio workout not to mention building up some muscle and getting a bit of satisfaction from beating the heck out of the bag.
Hope you're feeling better soon, Tinky. Are you taking a day or two off work?
On track, today. I was seriously carving protein, today. I mean kill it and eat it raw type craving protein. So, I ate two pieces of chicken for lunch, today. I know, it sounds piggish. But every now ant then, my bod just needs protein. And one piece of chicken, steak or whatever won't do. I tend to want even more protein than normal when I am healing. So, maybe this is a good sign. Along with the tuna sandwich I had for dinner, I think I am in protein heaven for a while, now.
not alot going on here...staying busy with kids and trying to catch up on some stuff around the house and yard. I had to gather all my small yard animals and bring in for winter..along with a few other yard things that dont weather the winter well. Its kinda sad to know today is the last really warm day in the forcast. Guess i will try and get the kids outside for part of it . Winter is coming fast!!! Im not ready!!
Got to increase my water today..been slacking a bit..still not back to my gallon per day.
pushup challenge im in is going good. Im in week 2 and really suprised by the number i am doing..4 weeks to go. I would love to do the couch to 5k but dont know if im ready for that one yet...may try and start it after christmas..that would have me finishing it about the time my daughter gets married.
well hugs my friends.
I found boxing gloves in the basement that the boys used to have when they were younger. Now they are MINE. Ha, ha. We'll see how that goes. I'm doing 5 push-ups a day and I can see a difference in the strength in my arms. I'm beginning to go lower each day. dgramie, I haven't started the 100 pushups yet but when I get time to study it a bit I'll probably start that.
Have a good day everyone. Stay on plan and exercise if you can.
Retiredone- you just gave me a great idea. I hate my arms but can't do pushups. I get discouraged because I can usually only do a couple. Now I am going to start doing 5 a day and work my way up. That should take no time at all.
Thanks!
Retiredone ~ the boxing sounds like fun. I don't have the space for the bag.
Tinky ~ Hope your feeling better.
Dgramie ~ Winter is definitely sneaking up on us. Yes, they said today is the last day for nice weather. Amazing that we can go from the 30's to 70's in one day. No wonder people are getting sick.
Rain ~ I have been craving protein horribly also. I would rather eat a pound of meat than my carbs. I added an ounce of protein to each of my mini meals. Seems to be helping and I just make sure I portion things out so I don't eat to much. If its sitting their I WILL EAT IT!
I am in an odd mood and want fish for some reason. So this morning I baked up a package of Pollock and I had it for breakfast and my morning snack. I know gross but I really like it in the morning. I cook mine different than most because I make sure I drain all excess fluid off during the cooking process. I drained it twice while it was baking today. I like my fish dry. I have a spice mix I make that I put on it and then also make a couple with dill/pepper and garlic. YUMMY!
DD and I bought gerbils last night. I can't believe its $20 for one gerbil. I bought a really nice cage for them and DD's can't figure out how to use the tubs and mine is all over the place. They are so cute. Mine is gray with red eyes, DD's is black/white (tail has white tip) with black eyes.
Well I better get going and I will talk to you all later.
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Hi Everyone feeling better today, but not 100%. Coughing up yucky junk.
I feel bad some of our elderly residents are getting sick, but it can't be helped, it's the season.
GrammyL-Thanks for the healing thoughts, they must be working, I feel a bit better. It goes in such weird cycles. I feel great one minute, then crappy the next. Awww....I always thought gerbils were bigger version of mice, but that's what we would call rat, they're cuter than rats. Did you find names for them?
Retire- Glad you're doing better with your poor thumb. Boxing is such an aweseome workout, you will tone your whole body that way. I haven't taken a day off from this. There's too much going on at work, so unfortunately can't. I am just glad the weekend is coming soon. I can rest then.
Slim- Woohooo, for DH's comment re:collar bones!! That's always a nice compliment!! Keep up the great work!
Dgramie- Thanks for the hugs, I could sure use them!!!
Shannon- Starting small and working your way up when you get comfortable is a very good starting point, heck you gave me the oompfh to do that when I get better too!
Ok, off to get my stuff done at work, gott help with breakfast, but will probably spend most of the time in my office so I don't interact with people too much. Have a great day everyone!
We all have our ups and downs in this journey. It is important not to beat yourself up over them. Just get back on track and headed in the right direction. Joining up here is a great step. You can do this and reach a much lower weight by your wedding day. And for all f your days, after. 
