I am keeping track of when I do behaviors that I want to continue. Today I ate half a sandwich and when I came in from walking I automatically reached for the rest, and realized I wasnt hungry--drank a liter of water instead. then later, I was craving some pumpkin seeds but it wasnt on my plan for the day so I had water and a chromium tab instead.
If I can keep from the automatic snacking I know it will help my weight. My goals for the week are to plan meals the night before on fitday--if I want to change it I need to change it on fitday before I eat, walk and stretch daily, drink 3 litres of water each day, eat only when hungry and keep track of when I do good behaviors. I am having a reward meal tomorrow!
Luxor--that is so great--your increased motivation has really made you lose! I think I have been most sucessful at travel dieting when I did atkins--just dont eat carbs. It works on those buffets because you can eat all the meat and fish and veggies you want.
I took out people who have not posted for a while--please add yourself in again if I made a boo-boo!
Nina----Will lose 32 lbs by May 6th 5 down 27 to go!
Dolly---Will lose 25 lbs by May 6th...down 2, 23 to go!
Sno----Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th--8 down, 28 to go!
Worldsbestmom5 – will lose 34lbs by May 6th down 6 only 28 more to go!
aimin4thin--will lose 36 by May 6th...14 down 22 to go
Sno- normally I don't do so good on saying no to carbs....then again, normally I don't do so good saying no to a cheeseburger or a cake! LOL I'll only be in Vegas for 3 days, so I should be able to say no to carbs just for those days. Hmm....are there carbs in Malibu Rum? Probably. I think I'll just volunteer to be the designated driver Great job on stopping yourself before reaching for the snacks! It's soooo hard to do!
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Nina----Will lose 32 lbs by May 6th 5 down 27 to go!
Dolly---Will lose 25 lbs by May 6th...down 2, 23 to go!
Sno----Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th--8 down, 28 to go!
Worldsbestmom5 – will lose 34lbs by May 6th down 6 only 28 more to go!
aimin4thin--will lose 36 by May 6th...14 down 22 to go
Luxor (aka Bridget)- will lose 36 lbs by May 6th.......18 down 18 more to go!
Lux your doing so well!!!! 4lbs last week is awesome. Keep up whatever your doing it's really working for you. I've never used myfitday. I'm not sure how it works but wil look into it. I could have used it yesterday because that staying away from sugar thing didn't happen. I fell off the wagon big time but hopped back on this morning. I'm feeling pretty yucky today so lots of reasons to stay away from the foods that make me feel this way.
Sno paying attention to why we eat and stopping when full is very intuitive.
I believe for proper absorption though chromium needs to be taken with some kind of food. I know I snack for all kinds of reasons and most of them don't involve hunger. I was really full yesterday and still kept snacking. I wish there was an automatic shut off valve to my mouth sometimes.
Today wil be a better day.
take care all,
Nina
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Nina----Will lose 32 lbs by May 6th 12.5down 19.5 to go!
Dolly---Will lose 25 lbs by May 6th...down 2, 23 to go!
Sno----Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th--8 down, 28 to go!
Worldsbestmom5 – will lose 34lbs by May 6th down 6 only 28 more to go!
aimin4thin--will lose 36 by May 6th...14 down 22 to go
Luxor (aka Bridget)- will lose 36 lbs by May 6th.......18 down 18 more to go!
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Hi everyone, I will have to read through to catch up. Long story but my internet went kaput. Still staying on plan but havent really seen any loss. Which is really making me T'd Off. I went to the doc again and she sent me to a hematologist who put me on 1300 grams of iron a day. Which is WAY more than I was taking and so I think I am holding on to the weight because of it. I am feeling better though and my skin is PINK! I have NEVER had pink skin!!! It is so weird, I am going to have to get used to it, I have always been the super white guy who looks like they never see the sun. Anyway I am happy that I am FINALLY seeing results and so far no period YEAH!!!
I upped my calories a little, basicly due to the fact that I wasnt keeping them at 1200 LOL So I am aiming for about 1275 but keeping them under 1500. Which is what everyone was telling me to do anyway, but not seeing a loss it makes me think that is the reason why, that I need to reduce calories even further. I know I shouldnt though so I will stick it out.
I started power 90 after getting the go ahead and today will me day 3. I was a bit sore yesterday but not horrible. The last time I did it I had to take advil for 2 weeks due to the pain. I think thats another sign that my anemia is getting better. At least I am hoping I took before pictures (UGH!!) and hope to be able to burn them soon. Ok they are digital so I guess I hope to send them to the recycle bin LOL I carry all my weights in my legs, specifically my thighs so I am hoping that I will be able to see a difference someday. Ugh scary.
Hey gals- don't have much time today to write. But I will check back in later. Sorry I have been MIA. Dh flew me up to Albuquerque for the weekend and I just got back late Monday. Yesterday was nutty busy at work too. I ate very angelically in NM (which is hard..the food is YUMMY) but we toured a lot which helped me get this 1 pound loss. Hope everyone is well. I will check back in later!
Sumi- no internet? *gasp* The horror! LOL The internet is my umbilical cord to the real world most days, so my world would totally crumble without it! Glad to have you back, and don't worry if you don't have time to read all the back messages. If we refer to something you don't know about, just ask,I'm sure we'll be happy to catch you up I'm so glad that your anemia is getting better! Hopefully if you stick it out a bit longer with the new caloric plan and the exercise routine, you will see some loss soon.
aimin- a weekend in NM sounds terrific! That's one of my favorite states! It's very pretty there, I love all the colors AND you ate well too, WTG! that is awesome! Congrats on another pound gone!
Nina-I've been yoyo-ing 20 pounds for about 2 years now. My body seems happy enough to give them up (Now I just need to make sure to keep them off, and lose even more!)
I didn't go to the gym today, the kids have the sniffles and I've got a cough. I'm going to try and get caught up on laundry and dishes, then walk to pick up my daughter from school. We'll see how much I actually get done tho LOL
Sumi glad to have you back. No internet OMG. An iron deficiency can really take the life and energy out of you glad your feeling better.Yesterday was the first day since I bought my laptop in Sept that I did not even open it.
Lux you are doing great and will go beyond that 20 this time. I've been yo-yoing for 10 years and this is the first time I've kept off weight and continued to loose since about 2000. The last couple of days have been tuff because I'm PMSing and always been a slave to my hormones. It wasn't until my first daughter went through puberty and started doing the same that I recognized my own patterns.
Aimin what a cool surprise sounds like a awesome weekend.
So the past few days have been crazy and I have had a slight cold. I just can't kick this cough. Last night I took Nyquil and went to bed super early. Woke up ready to go running. I was skeptical thinking I would be able to do it because of the cough, but I made it for 30 minutes on the treadmill. So I feel totally drain like you do after a day at the beach with lots of swimming. I don't think I over did, actually my body was begging for some exercise, but I feel exhausted.
Nina----Will lose 32 lbs by May 6th 5 down 27 to go!
Dolly---Will lose 25 lbs by May 6th...down 3, 22 to go!
Sno----Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th--8 down, 28 to go!
Worldsbestmom5 – will lose 34lbs by May 6th down 6 only 28 more to go!
aimin4thin--will lose 36 by May 6th...14 down 22 to go
welcome back Sumi--sounds like you are making some major strides with your health--so great that you found out an iron dose that works for you--you probably have more energy too!
I have not been doing great with the eating but am back to fitday today planning my meals--I can relate to the yo-yo pattern--I just find it so hard to break some of my habits. I think I try to hard to lose too fast and then it sabotages me because I get really hungry then. sigh!
At least I did good with exercise--tho that is still limited--waiting to hear from the physical therapy people for my first appointment.
OKay so back to working with fitday today and having a healthy eating plan below 1500. I will not give up! I will keep trying!
I can understand about the eating. For the last three nights I have done great until I get home for dinner and then it all goes down hill. I am not even that hungry, but I stuff myself and overeat. I don't know what is causing this I know it must be some emotions though. Last night DH wanted to eat italian and he order calamari for an appetizer. I thought well if I am going to over do it I might as well do it good. Let just say that salad, breadsticks and alfredo later I had a full belly. Not a good thing, I just need help!
Ugh! I am so frustrated right now because I have been grazing today. I caught myself doing it 3 times today. (twice with the roasted broccoli while it was cooling enough to serve my girls and once with my daughter's apple slices- so at least it was healthy grazing LOL) I woke up this morning to my period and really bad cramps, so I skipped the gym (adding to my guilt and frustration) I am *needing* something sweet, and my dad had a rough week, so I'm baking cookies. My dad likes them burnt, so I'll overcook all but what I plan on giving the kids, and one or two for me. Hopefully that will help with the craving.
I did sneak a peak at the scale, and it says I'm down 1.5 from Monday, altho I will wait to officially report until after the weekend. I am hoping that I have enough will power to get thru the weekend without losing it. My stress level seems to keep going up LOL so we'll see if I can stand up to it
My hubby has started to take an interest in what I am doing. He was asking about FitDay and last night he stayed after work to use the gym they have there. I'm sure he's doing it now because I'm now only 5 pounds heavier than he is! LOL Whatever the reason, I'm just glad because he'll be healthier.
And does anyone have any tips on swim suits? I have the hardest time finding one that fits me proper. I am rather small in the top area, and most plus size suits I find have the supportive cups or whatever that are way too big for what I have and so it just looks silly. I went to Target and Kmart this week with no luck, going to try Lane Bryant and the Avenue this weekend. I've been looking on line too, and have found some that look cute, but I can't tell if they have the cups.
Well, I better go clean up the kitchen and have dinner. I'm postponing it as long as I can...can ya tell? LOL Alright, deep breath and here I go. I will not graze. I will not binge. I will not give in and gain back all that I have lost this year! Ok, I'm all pumped up now LOL.
Hope you all have a great weekend. Stick to those healthy habits
well it has not gone well this week and I just cant get it together--I think it is my new meds. Nice excuse, huh! My girlfriend is also having trouble with overeating--maybe it is in the stars.
I think I am going to just try not to gain at this point unless i get supermotivated. this is frustrating--some of me really wants to lose weight and some of me really wants to eat anything I want. Okay--I guess it is time to list my motivations.
1. My health--my knee would definitely be better if I carried less weight--plus risk of heart disease etc is much lower if I lose.
2. Feeling good about myself--feeling light and strong--I feel unwieldy right now and am afraid I will really hurt myself if I fall.
3. Looking good and being able to fit in all the cute clothes I have around that are just half a size away from fitting me!
4. Ultimately being able to fit into clothing like at the Gap or Ann Taylor or even Lucky--right now I am stuck with places that have plus sizes.
5. Liking how I look in photos.
I will log on everyday until I get it together and put down my reasons for wanting to lose! That way I will be accountable.
Luxor--I have exactly the same problem with swimsuits! I seem to have good luck with halter style swimsuits. They dont have the cups. Also--you might try lands end. I think they have a good range of sizes and they are online too. Good job grazing on broccolli--I dont have that problem but it sounds good actually--keep up the weight loss you are inspiring me when I am down in the dumps!
Dolly--I totally relate--I do well all day then blow it about mid-afternoon--it must be something in the air. I think when we lose our body fights back and wants to gain the weigh back. It is really hard and frustrating. Just hang in there and keep posting--it keeps us accountable to what our goals are even if we are not able to work on it immediately--lets build our motivation again!
Alright, I either need some motivation or a cookie LOL So here's my top 5 reasons for wanting to lose right now.
1. Health. we have heart problems in my family my grandmother and mom both died in their early 50's, and I'd like to live to enjoy my hubby's retirement.
2. Be a better role model for my girls (and boy, but I think girls are more body consious)
3. Have more energy so I don't keep waiting to do stuff.
4. When I see clothes I like, I don't want my first thought to be "I hope they make it big enough"
5. I want to find myself sexy. (Yes, my hubby thinks I am....but I really want to think I am.
Ok, I don't need that cookie.
Sno- thanks for the tip on swimsuits, I'm going to check out LandsEnd and halters
Well, I must confess I've been off plan off track off everything this weekend. I seem to have stressed myself by trying to be in too many places at once. DH is on afternoon shift and I end up trying to do it all this weekend. We had friends staying for the weekend, helped friends move, took my son to Toronto to the spring bike show and bought him a new dirt jumper(fancy name for expensive bike) got home at 3:00 in the afternoon and drove an hour west to watch my daughters regional finals for cheerleading. Today is a veg. day. I can't make myself do anything but be grouchy. TOM came yesterday. I believe alot of us are following the same moon cycle. Yesterday was the full moon.
Tomorrow is a new day and my goals are to look after myself and get back on track. I'll think about my motivations and write them down tomorrow.
Cheers all,
and heres to a better week.
Good Monday!
I'll only be in Vegas for 3 days, so I should be able to say no to carbs just for those days. Hmm....are there carbs in Malibu Rum? Probably. I think I'll just volunteer to be the designated driver 
Great job on stopping yourself before reaching for the snacks! It's soooo hard to do!
I'm so glad that your anemia is getting better! Hopefully if you stick it out a bit longer with the new caloric plan and the exercise routine, you will see some loss soon.
AND you ate well too, 
Whatever the reason, I'm just glad because he'll be healthier.
Nice excuse, huh! My girlfriend is also having trouble with overeating--maybe it is in the stars. 