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#316

diyana , 08-18-2009 12:54 PM

Wow, Red! That's awesome! I'm soooo happy for you!!! You rock, girlfriend! I'm so very proud of you, and you should be very proud of yourself! You truly did it!

No exercise for this chick today...still coughing up junk out of my lungs. (sorry for the TMI). I am up and around a lot more - doing laundry and website work, and I'm eating on plan. Will start my challenges anew tomorrow...work days are easier anyway.

Again, Red, a big to you!

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#317

Shad , 08-18-2009 04:57 PM

1300 daily calorie limit - 2 pauses
Exercise - 30 per day - 2 pauses
Water - 1 litre of the pure stuff per day - 2 pauses.

Day 13 done.

It's moving along and no I am not losing anything but then again I am not gaining either so the forces are co-operating. I'm not doing enough to lose and the body is getting used to the exercise and the amount of food. I need to do some weights again to get the muscles pumping. It really does help to burn the body.

The best time I had with weightloss was when I was on the CSIRO diet and going to gym 4 times a week and climbing mountains or running the sea wall in Townsville for the other days. I'm having a problem justifying the price of the gym at the moment so there is conflict there

Red I'm proud of you going out and doing what you want to do and not overdoing it. You've passed the first test. Now to keep up the momentum.

Michelle - do not overdo that cold and if as you say TOM appeared, then I have no problems with you getting that flu. I'm certain that it attacks our immune systems as well.

Up, up and away. I have things to do, like commint mass murder on the ants around the joint. I've had it up to here with them.

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#318

Saramommy , 08-18-2009 05:37 PM

1.Exercise Daily - DAY 6
2.Eat 1300 calories or less - DAY 6
3.NO eating past 7pm - DAY 5 ...1 pause taken
4. NO desserts - DAY 5 ...1 pause taken

Bad day yesterday...I ate a dessert past 7...

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#319

redballoon , 08-18-2009 08:53 PM

overwhelmed!
Yes, well, yesterday seemed like a great day because I not only didn't drink or smoke, I also didn't eat a thing after getting in at night. I just went to bed and, thus, stuck to my plan of not eating just before going to bed as I usually do.
I'm thinking that this may account for a lot of my not being able to lose weight despite what I consider (and I think anyone would agree) to be a LOT of exercise. It's great for being fit, which I think I am, but all I am doing is eating and wearing off the food, eating and wearing off the food, NOT going in and hitting the ample fat stores.
I am also thinking I have to cut down on carbs but am having a heck of a time trying to figure out how to do this. I absolutely HATE numbers and going in to Fitday and anything of the like has me nearly traumatized. I need some plans (for vegetarians) that say "Eat this!" and I'll eat it but a Web search turns up little.
I fear getting to the point of not being able to eat and then just giving up. I need some small steps, I guess. In any case, I don't think I can handle any big changes, even diet plans.
Ok, sorry about the monologue here.....
I did have to take a pause on caffeine reduction. I was too tired but had to keep going and so I had more tea than usual....

No alcohol (round 2, 1 pause on round 1) -- Day 9 completed 0 pauses taken
No smoking (round 2, 3 pauses on round 1) -- Day 8 completed 0 pauses taken
Caffeine Cut (Round 3!) -- Day 17 completed 1 pause taken

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Sara -- Too bad about the evening snacking. By the way, how does your plan seem to be affecting your weight? Have you noticed fat loss? I'm interested now that I'm thinking of cutting out the evening eating.

Shad -- I guess as long as you're not gaining then that is progress. Keep it up. Thanks for the praise. I don't know what it is but I do not feel good today, very anxious, very jittery, not at all happy with the fact that my weight is down (I just figure that's the empty stomach) and I wonder why I can't be happy with what look to be successes. I guess I'm just feeling quite overwhelmed. Change and I do not mix well.

diyana -- Thank you too. I don't know why I don't see this as huge and just be happy about it but I'm just in a bad way mentally, it seems, something very scary about all the exercise and the not eating and not doing the usual things that I guess I reached for to comfort me. Yes, I didn't reach but neither am I comforted. I suppose it's just because it is something new. Sigh, I really wish I wasn't so sensitive.

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#320

redballoon , 08-19-2009 07:04 AM

draggin!
Ok, wrapping up Wednesday here. I was dragging something awful today so I didn't do too well. I will congratulate myself on not smoking, however. These days I am sorely tempted to just smoke and get some kind of hit off that, but I know that will be a very hard habit to break, so I am resisting the call.
Back to no sugar. I canNOT be trusted!
Took a pause on caffeine though I didn't really have much, just an extra cup of tea....
Good night, all. Sure hope I feel better soon. I don't know what's wrong with me. (little voices whisper, "oh, LOTS is wrong with you!")

No sugar Day 0 completed
No eating after 6 p.m. (exceptions for dinner dates, but no late eating) Day 2 completed
No alcohol (round 2, 1 pause on round 1) -- Day 10 completed 0 pauses taken
No smoking (round 2, 3 pauses on round 1) -- Day 9 completed 0 pauses taken
Caffeine Cut (Round 3!) -- Day 17 completed 2 pauses taken

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#321

diyana , 08-19-2009 07:38 AM

Red - Congrats on not giving in to the temptation to smoke! For someone who says she doesn't get on well with change, you sure are making A LOT of changes - quitting smoking, quitting drinking, quitting sugar AND cutting back on caffeine - all are addictions that are hard to give up and YOU are doing it VERY SUCCESSFULLY, I might add! YGG! Be proud of all you're achieving, girlfriend.

Shad - I think a bit of weight training or shaking up your exercise routine may be just what you need to shed pounds. Is there any fun exercise you can add without adding the expense of a gym?

Sara - I don't think I could give up a sweet treat after dinner, so when I feel like "dessert", I try and make a healthier choice like fruit or yogurt. Frozen grapes are a yummy treat. I also don't keep my favorite desserts (cookies, cakes, brownies, ice cream, etc.) in the house. Is it possible to clear your big time temptations out of your house leaving you with only healthy after dinner options?

I'm not quite up to exercising yet...still got some chest congestion going on...as well as overall weakness. But I am eating OP.

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#322

redballoon , 08-19-2009 04:06 PM

change is change

diyana, there you are again, always making me feel better. Now, you must understand why I hate it so when you get down. I guess we all are harshest on ourselves, eh?
Yes, I am making a lot of changes, aren't I? I, strangely enough, hadn't really seen it that way. It was like, well, this is what I was supposed to be doing all again, so no praise forthcoming when I do it. (Must be the super-strict upbringing, there was NO praise ever, just scolding... )
Also, maybe I somehow don't really see the not drinking and smoking as changes, because I still kind of (extreme understatement) WANT to do them. Hmmm.....whatever. Voluntary or not, I AM not doing them, so that constitutes change, right?
I just wish I could see some good things happening because of this. It's so hard to gauge.
I'm sorry to hear you're still under the weather, but it does sound like you're definitely out of the woods and on the mend. I think it's amazing that you can feel bad and still stay on plan. Kudos to you! Hope you feel well enough to exercise soon. I know you're looking forward to it.

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#323

diyana , 08-19-2009 04:12 PM

Red - my dear, I still WANT to eat brownies, ice cream and pizza every day! I still WANT to drink lots of beer. I still WANT to eat tons of chocolate. Change doesn't mean we stop wanting, change means we stop doing. It means we stop ACTING on our desires - well, maybe not all of them. Okay....not very eloquent, but hopefully you get the message.

I'm just about ready to head home. I'm pretty darn tired. I don't think I've been awake this long for days! Got a couple quick stops to make on the way home, and then it's relaxing time for this chick. And I'm skipping the exercise today...since I'm still hacking up a lung (not as often though) and really tired. BTW, did I mention I'm REALLY tired?

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#324

Shad , 08-19-2009 04:26 PM

1300 daily calorie limit - 1 pauses Day 13
Exercise - 30 per day - 2 pauses Day 14
Water - 1 litre of the pure stuff per day - 2 pauses Day 14

Calling a pause on the food although I didn't actually track it yesterday. Even I know that fish and chips is not good for the calorie level.

One day at a time Red. All will be revealed in the course of time - if there is anything wrong with you. Sugar, I understand, is harder to break than cigs - so good luck with it.

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#325

redballoon , 08-20-2009 03:11 AM

liftoff postponed...

Just a break in here after riding. I am home and in the midst of drinking another green drink, this one a pretty light green because of the asparagus (natural diuretic, hoping it will help).

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Shad -- You're right. I am always, always rushing things. Ah, you're right about sugar. I actually forgot I was doing the challenge this morning and ate some, so I won't have liftoff today...

diyana -- Ok, Ok, I stand corrected. You can see I was raised Catholic....even thinking evil thoughts is BAD! Yeah, right. I KNOW what you're saying is true, it's just that my subconscious is skewed.
Hope your health continues to improve!

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#326

diyana , 08-20-2009 08:03 AM

Shad - You are so correct...I know that for me, quitting smoking (19 years ago) was MUCH, MUCH easier than dieting/losing weight/cutting out sugar.

Red - My subconscious is skewed too...so sometimes my conscious/"rational" (yeah, right) mind has to kick it in the arse to get it to think straight.

Sara - I hope you're having a good day.

Well, I'm still feeling pretty weak and coughing. It is a rainy morning here, and I overslept. All the rushing to get ready and the damp weather are doing a number on my lungs. I'm at work, but I'm tired already...Sheesh, this cold really kicked my butt!

Today is weigh in day. I have no idea what the scale will show and I don't know that I care. If I have a loss, I'll be thrilled...and if not, I know that I'm doing the best that I physically can do...since I can't exercise yet, all I can do is eat right, and I'm doing that.

Hugs,

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#327

JazzyPeggy , 08-20-2009 08:58 AM

Hi, I'm back. After catching up on some of the posts, I'm not sure if I want to with Shad and Red's meanness coming out, lol. I basically stayed away from 3fc for a few weeks, I needed a change I think.

40 points or less, 3 pauses allowed, Day Completed 0
24 oz water minimum, 3 pauses allowed, Day Completed 0
Go to bed by 12:30 p.m, 3 pauses allowed, Day completed 0
Crochet some during tv, 2 pauses allowed, Day Completed 0

For a couple of weeks I was eating 40 points or less, and was losing weight, and was actually sticking to it. So since it was working, I'm going back to it.

Crocheting keeps me from eating if my hands are busy, plus I'm going to work on Christmas gifts.

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#328

diyana , 08-20-2009 09:50 AM

Peggy - Welcome Back! Those are great challenges! I wish I knew how to crochet! I'd love making crafts, but I'm not that talented at anything in particular...so I have to choose things to make that don't require a lot of skill/talent!

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#329

diyana , 08-20-2009 03:50 PM

I'm so excited!! I had a great weigh in today!! : I was down 6 lbs!! Now, I'm thrilled and all, but I wonder what's up...I find it hard to believe that just getting over TOM and having this cold and NOT being able to exercise would cause me to lose 6 lbs in one week. Hopefully, the scale doesn't "adjust" next week. I do know that as I lose more it will become harder to lose...because as they say...the more you have to lose the easier it is to lose it (yeah, right). Well, I'm gonna keep on it and hopefully get back to exercising eventually and we'll see what next week brings. In the meantime, YAY!

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#330

redballoon , 08-20-2009 06:28 PM

lower numbers!
Ok, another day. Friday here and I've shown a weight loss for the past three days! It corresponds to my not having eaten a thing after 5 or 6 p.m. the past three days, so I'm hoping this may be the key for me.

A lot of the eating in the evening has nothing to do with hunger. It was a habit, nothing more. Even yesterday, I was thinking, oh, I'll just reach for this and this and stick it in my mouth. Then I remembered that, no, I was doing a challenge. I could do it, no major problem. BUT, I have to think what I'm going to do when I DON'T see progress on the scale. After all, this is major discipline for me. When that's not rewarded, the lion roars! Let's see how lionhearted I can be then.

I realize I am not ready for a no sugar challenge right now. Not with the no eating in the evening challenge as well. I know I will cave after a day or two. So, I've decided to make it a sugar reduction challenge, which, like my caffeine cut challenge, will prevent overdoing it, but still allow me some.

Last night, my last food was at 5 p.m., after which I cycled to the gym, worked out (jogging and weights), and cycled home. Of course, I had eaten a lot before all that, but some of the fat stores had to have come into play sometime during my slumbers, no? I've noticed the loose skin on the backs off my arms is gone. Hurrah! And I haven't been directly hitting my triceps, so it must reflect an overall tightening.

I had to do a lot of mind tricks to get me to the gym yesterday. I really wanted to just sit in my room, but pushed myself to get to the store (which would wake me up), got my bike out and my stuff ready, and then just went. Riding fast on the bike, the cool wind in my face, is a treat, so it helps get me on my way!

Sugar reduction
Day 0 completed
No eating after 6 p.m. (exceptions for dinner dates, but no late eating)
Day 3 completed
No alcohol (round 2, 1 pause on round 1) --
Day 11 completed 0 pauses taken
No smoking (round 2, 3 pauses on round 1) --
Day 10 completed 0 pauses taken
Caffeine Cut (Round 3!) --
Day 18 completed 2 pauses taken

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diyana -- Hurrah!!! Fantastic!!! SIX POUNDS!! Is that like amazing or what? Remember, it's not 6 lbs in a week, it's 6 lbs in TWO weeks. How soon you forget your dramatics of last week, when the scale showed a false gain. Huh? Remember the tantrum? I don't know if you're dehydrated from being sick, which can happen, and you may not see a full six, but you are definitely down. Your sticking to the plan and not caving in did the trick. Good for you!

Jazz -- Good to see you. But, what do you mean, you're seeing my "meanness" come out? There's not a mean bone in my body...don't know about Shad though...
Crochet doesn't require skill? Who you trying to kid?

miriam, Apple, where are you?!

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