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Forum: 100 lb. Club 03-14-2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,144
Posted By IonMoon
I can only speak from my personal experience... ...

I can only speak from my personal experience...

I keep MY weight loss struggle to myself. It is MY problem and MY responsibility.

My sweet dh brought home some chocolates for me for Valentine's...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 03-12-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 749
Posted By IonMoon
Go find somewhere to get a good cry! I am lucky...

Go find somewhere to get a good cry! I am lucky enough to have an office with a locking door- has helped out many times- but a bathroom or stairwell or whatever will do in a pinch!!

I agree- see...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 03-12-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,863
Posted By IonMoon
I agree with everyone- we've all been there. It's...

I agree with everyone- we've all been there. It's okay to take a little time to mope- but now pick yourself up and do what you need to do.

And eating is one of those things!

Think of how good...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 03-12-2014, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,319
Posted By IonMoon
Yeah- I agree with everyone... setting weight...

Yeah- I agree with everyone... setting weight loss goals is such a personal thing and we all go along this journey in different ways.

For me- it is good to have a big goal- and mini goals along...
Forum: 100 lb. Club 03-12-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 21,311
Posted By IonMoon
I had a good week- down two more pounds to 230! ...

I had a good week- down two more pounds to 230!

Yesterday was a very good day...

I put on a pair of jeans I haven't worn in months- they are a size smaller than the ones I have been wearing and...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 03-08-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,710
Posted By IonMoon
There is a saying I love "Other people's opinion...

There is a saying I love "Other people's opinion of you are none of your business"

I think I have always been pretty good at this. People do comment. At work, friends, family. I am an introvert so...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 03-08-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,813
Posted By IonMoon
I don't do much batch cooking- but I do often eat...

I don't do much batch cooking- but I do often eat the same things every day.

Breakfast for me 99% of the time is oatmeal (VERY inexpensive, quick, and easy!!) with a tablespoon of sunflower butter...
Forum: 100 lb. Club 03-08-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 21,311
Posted By IonMoon
Niki- isn't it awesome when that happens? You can...

Niki- isn't it awesome when that happens? You can enjoy healthy food as much as something not so healthy?

What has surprised me is that grapefruit doesn't taste so bitter to me- it even tastes a...
Forum: 40-Somethings 03-03-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 31,259
Posted By IonMoon
3/3: 233 Was feeling discouraged and...

3/3: 233

Was feeling discouraged and frustrated because I was stuck at 235 for *7* days... but finally woke this morning to 233 :). Got on and off the scale 3 times to be certain :)

This makes...
Forum: 100 lb. Club 03-03-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 21,311
Posted By IonMoon
Smile Was stuck again- at 235 for *7* days. Was...

Was stuck again- at 235 for *7* days. Was starting to get frustrated and discouraged, even though I knew if I keep steady, the scale will move and it isn't all about the numbers...

Last night I...
Forum: 40-Somethings 02-17-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 11,877
Posted By IonMoon
Samosas? Yum! I am having a challenging...

Samosas? Yum!

I am having a challenging day... As soon as I got to work, my husband called from his work on my work phone line... he had tried my cell, but I was working with a client and missed...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 02-17-2014, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 850
Posted By IonMoon
Try replacing your favorite treats with something...

Try replacing your favorite treats with something healthier.

For instance, instead of a candy bar or piece of cake... have some peanut/sunflower/almond butter and a tablespoon of dark chocolate...
Forum: Mini-Goals 02-16-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,780
Posted By IonMoon
Congrats! Today was the first time in a long time...

Congrats! Today was the first time in a long time I was able to bend over at the waist and tie my shoes :-) Small things most people take for granted!
Forum: 100 lb. Club 02-16-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 21,311
Posted By IonMoon
smashlers- I have noticed a loss before and after...

smashlers- I have noticed a loss before and after exercising or (TMI?) using the bathroom- but never before and after a nap!

So I was at 239 for *7* days. I was not really upset by it, because I...
Forum: 40-Somethings 02-14-2014, 11:24 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 11,877
Posted By IonMoon
Well... let's see... 1 month goals. Track my...

Well... let's see... 1 month goals.

Track my eating and exercise every day.
Exercise 6-7 days/week including 3+ days of resistance training.
Stay under my calorie allowance every day.
Lose 5...
Forum: 100 lb. Club 02-14-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 21,311
Posted By IonMoon
I have been following my plan very well and am...

I have been following my plan very well and am very proud of myself... but haven't lost a pound in five days :) so still 239.3

Congrats to everyone for their hard work...

I actually bought a...
Forum: General chatter 02-13-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,624
Posted By IonMoon
Well, making what your giving up for lent...

Well, making what your giving up for lent something to help with your weight loss, is actually kind of defeating the purpose of it... (I was raised Christian, but never Catholic).

Now I am...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 02-13-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 901
Posted By IonMoon
But... you are a different person now. I...

But... you are a different person now.

I think if your motivation to lose is more grounded in your current values & priorities, you won't have that change in perspective once you lose.

It is...
Forum: 100 lb. Club 02-11-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,733
Posted By IonMoon
Awesome :)

Awesome :)
Forum: Weight Loss Support 02-11-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,769
Posted By IonMoon
Well... I totally agree and I try to not let the...

Well... I totally agree and I try to not let the numbers be my GOAL. I try to keep in focus that my goals are to feel better, move better, live longer, etc.

BUT I work in research :) So numbers...
Forum: Faith Based Support Groups 02-10-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,311
Posted By IonMoon
Lucinda- I remember reading somewhere that we...

Lucinda- I remember reading somewhere that we would worry less about what people think of us if we realized how little they do! You are more than the number on the scale- love yourself as you are :)...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 02-10-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,701
Posted By IonMoon
I haven't read a lot of the responses yet, but...

I haven't read a lot of the responses yet, but want to chime in with my answer first.

Neither.

I think it is a symptom with multiple causes. There are genetic variables for sure! There are...
Forum: 100 lb. Club 02-10-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 21,311
Posted By IonMoon
239 two days in a row for me, too :) So Hello...

239 two days in a row for me, too :) So Hello all! I'll be joining you all for a while!
Forum: 100 lb. Club 02-10-2014, 10:20 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 22,158
Posted By IonMoon
Glad I could be an inspiration Carter :) ...

Glad I could be an inspiration Carter :)

One thing I have done is in my journal where I log my eating and exercise and progress, I have a few new sections including reasons I am doing this like:...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 02-10-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,264
Posted By IonMoon
Munchy, your link didn't work for me... I do...

Munchy, your link didn't work for me... I do banana ice cream, too:

Frozen banana blended with whatever, for me usually 1 Tbsp sunflower butter and 1 Tbsp cocoa, sometimes 1 Tbsp chocolate chips....
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