Thanks so much!! I havent heard this recently... My losses have slowed way down but I am hoping that its because I have stepped up my game in training for derby... Tryouts are on Sunday! I just hope that I will make the league!!
Thanks so much!! I havent heard this recently... My losses have slowed way down but I am hoping that its because I have stepped up my game in training for derby... Tryouts are on Sunday! I just hope that I will make the league!!
Thanks so much!! I havent heard this recently... My losses have slowed way down but I am hoping that its because I have stepped up my game in training for derby... Tryouts are on Sunday! I just hope that I will make the league!!
Derby? As in roller derby? Very cool! Good luck with tryouts!
I'm not weighing myself everyday anymore. I do weigh the morning of a planned cheat day and I weigh myself the day after the phase 1 day that follows. I probably weigh one other time during the week when I think about it. It really wasn't a conscious decision to cut back, it just happened. I used to wake up and my first thought every morning was, "How much do I weigh? Am I up? Am I down?" Somewhere along the way these last few months, I've lost that compulsion to jump on the scale every morning. I must have gained some confidence somewhere. I didn't even realize what I was doing and what it meant until I read your posts this morning. I am feeling really good about myself today, so thanks ladies!
I had the same thing happen to me very organically over time. Just not running to the scale as much anymore. It's a great burden lifted, like any compulsion. I was happy to read your comments Paint Lady, because it's a good way for me to confirm that this really does happen over time and I wasn't fooling myself about not checking in on the scale on a daily basis. I think we're just shifting "how" we check in with ourselves or how we stay in check with portions, getting naturally better at food choices, a good talking to oneself now and then, diversion tactics, exercise and so on.
Thanks for posting! Congrats on your amazing weight loss too...wow!!!!
Had my weigh in today. Lost 2 lbs! Closer to goal, my coach said I can move to phase 2 next week if I lose 2 more lbs!
Will be joining you guys pretty soon
Thanks so much!! I havent heard this recently... My losses have slowed way down but I am hoping that its because I have stepped up my game in training for derby... Tryouts are on Sunday! I just hope that I will make the league!!
You do look wonderful! Good luck on the Derby tryouts! Sorry your weight loss has slowed, but you are still losing!!!!!! It is probably all of those derby muscles!
Had my weigh in today. Lost 2 lbs! Closer to goal, my coach said I can move to phase 2 next week if I lose 2 more lbs!
Will be joining you guys pretty soon
That is great that you have lost 2 pounds! Phase 2 here you come!
Derby? As in roller derby? Very cool! Good luck with tryouts!
Yes, Roller Derby, The league that I have been training with is a banked track league, so just like it was in the 70's
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You do look wonderful! Good luck on the Derby tryouts! Sorry your weight loss has slowed, but you are still losing!!!!!! It is probably all of those derby muscles!
I guess I am still one of those few that are just so fixated on the number of the scale... but the last month or so I have noticed a few more differences, so I think that I am finally toning up!! and I have gotten a few comments on my butt! haha! I think its because I dont have so much in the front haha!
Yes, Roller Derby, The league that I have been training with is a banked track league, so just like it was in the 70's
I guess I am still one of those few that are just so fixated on the number of the scale... but the last month or so I have noticed a few more differences, so I think that I am finally toning up!! and I have gotten a few comments on my butt! haha! I think its because I dont have so much in the front haha!
That's so cool. I only thought Derby happened in the movies!!! Good luck!
Congrats desperatetolosegirl- you are getting so close!
Good luck Jelly- that is super cool that you do roller derby- Ahhh to be that good on skates... Sunnymae & pxlkitty it is good to hear from you both. So comforting to have so many sailing in maintenance- seas might get a little rough sometimes- but we're pretty much all still here!! Pxlkitty - have you stopped Phase 1ing ?? Did you hit the 140's?? Lee- how is your challenge going? Have you done the couch to 5 k? Cajun- How is your running program? Are you getting less sore from it? And being back in Phase 4 must be nice... Maile- are you noticing a difference from your new strength training regime? PaintLady- having read your posts here and in other threads I feel very lucky to be in this group with you. You are very knowledgeable of this program and are so willing to share it with others. I promised myself when I was desperately searching for stories of maintainers when I first began this program that if I got to maintenance I would stick around to be there for those that were in the position I was in. And as we forage our path through maintenance- I am so glad that I am still here, for myself, because it has made this path so much more than it ever would have been doing it alone. Thank you all. And the newbies are very lucky to have you Paint Lady.
I, too, have been trying to convert from straight up cardio to incorporating more strength training. It was hard to convince myself to make the switch because I feel like I work so much harder when I do cardio that it must be better for me. But much of what I read contradicts this and makes a strong case for balance between the two so I started a conditioning class on Tues & Thurs. Love it!!! Something about feeling strong makes me feel fit and proud. Cardio always makes me calm & happy. So I can see benefits to both....
So my weight loss journey is a crazy mental rollercoaster. I hit my goal of 130 this morning. You would think I'd be thrilled. That's 16 lbs lost since the first of the year...all of my holiday weight and then some. I was happy for about two minutes then realized if I get down to 128.5 lbs, that will be an even 40 lbs lost since I started IP last May. What's another pound and a half? I can do that. So the OCD/fat person in my brain wants to keep going, and the sane person in my brain thinks, what difference does it make that you weigh a round number or you have lost a round number? These numbers are totally arbitrary. So then I ask myself if I'm satisfied with how I look. Umm...not really. I still see the same fat thighs and butt that I had 38.5 lbs ago. I know they must be smaller because I weigh less and am wearing smaller clothes. But I still see fat chick thighs. I am happy to be exercising and enjoying it. Walking/running 3 days a week (Couch-to-5k) and circuit training class 2 days a week. I know I shouldn't keep losing weight (I have to stop sometime!), so I am hopeful that now the pounds are off I can start reshaping my body.
I have a question for the maintainers. My coach made me stay on phase 1 until I lost all of the weight that i wanted to lose. After reaching my goal, she immediately moved me to phase 3. She said that since I was at goal, she didn't feel the need for Phase 2. I lost weight the e14 days that I was on Phase 3. I started Phase 4 last Thursday and went weigh in today. On Phase 4, I lost an additional 2.4 pounds. The coach that I deal with wasn't there but the lady that weighed me seemed very concerned that I would lose that amount in 1 week on Phase 4. I am following the pla
n faithfully. Has anyone else in maintenance lost in the first week of Phase 4. I am even journaling into my fitness pal and am currently eating around 1200 calories a day. I am going to do the same this week and see what the coach says at my next weigh in.
1200 calories at you height is still a weight loss diet. I'm only 5'3" and taking in 1400 calories a day to lose a few extra maintenance pounds.
look into adding healthy fresh oils, some raw nuts and avocado in amounts that suit you. Let us know how you're coming along.
Louisiana Chcik..I lost on Phase 4. You are doing fine! Just decide what you want to be your goal weight!
Cap: I have to make myself do strength training twice a week. I prefer cardio also..I actually do cardio and strength training on the st days. Yes, I have noticed a difference.in increasing my levels..more tone and muscle. Also I started losing weight! I had to eat a restricted IP snack to get my weight up..
Lee. THat is great that you have lost 16 pounds since Jan and have reached your goal weight. Having lost 38 pounds you must look thinner! Yet we all look in the mirror and see body areas we wish were different..no matter how thin we are. Hope your toning goes well. I have kept 128 as a goal..but range a few pounds up or down.
PIXL: do you have your computer working? I miss your posts!
Jellymae: Let us know about the tryouts. I am sure your body muscles are toned with all of that derby training. I am fixated with the scale also. I figure everyone has to choose their own path of staying healthy. I have thin friends who weigh everyday. I have others who weigh once a week. For me, not weighing led me to avoid focusing on my weight gain..for long periods.
OK..I am officially tired of rain and snow..Snow yesterday mixed with rain..Spring can come anytime!!!!!!!!!
I'm looking forward to joining this group. Soon!!!
