I think I'm caught up!
Maplover: You’re right! Sometimes minor ‘setbacks’ are actually really progress b/c previously, those setbacks could be much harder to reverse. So good for you! I personally find these times to be confidence boosting toward my ability to finally keep the weight off on the back end. I get a pandora charm for each 5 lb, been a huge incentive for me and helps remind me of my journey, and progress. I don’t know weightless charm bracelet... do you have a pic? Great on the weight loss!
Beverlyjoy: 8 lbs in December is AMAZING! Good for you girl! Sometimes those random gains aren’t really gain... water retention, that kind of thing.
Tazzy: Yay credit for what you’ve accomplished!
So important!
onebyone: I keep telling myself that it’s a process and even the set backs are important learning experiences. Keep on going
Yay -3! I have a trip in June, so I know the feeling! In the early phases of my journey, I googled 100lb weight loss and read countless blogs, saw countless pictures, I think for the same reason, to help me believe this was really possible! When I saw tons of people doing it, it helped. I look at the goal/mini goal threads here A LOT for the same reason. Surround with successes
Erika: I love your posts
I have a degree in Lit
Yay on the first 5 lb goal! I reward myself with Pandora beads. Those 5 lb rewards have been SO helpful for me!
Future: We call it “pupusinteruptus’ in my house
Sarahbennett: I’m in a new resolve too. Good for you! Yay new year
Love the poem!! You know, I really do wonder about enjoying less food. I really do try to enjoy when I have little indulgences and I think it’s working! I don’t nee the big piece of cake etc, sometimes just a bite or two is just plenty and I don’t feel deprived. Sometimes I just, plain, don’t want it. Last night I went out with friends and we got one piece of cake to split. I think I forgot to take a taste LOL!
Lexxis: Great work forging ahead! The appointment was good. We just did some initial getting to know each other but I’ll be working with her for the next 6 months as will DH. I’m excited to have a great team together! I’m very fortunate. I see her Thursday so I’ll have more info then
Hey Seaside! I am worth it... Welcome!
I am: Great work!
Pamatga: Great on the buddy challenge!
Melroseeg: Hey! Great idea focusing on mindful eating. Made a huge difference for me. Yay on -4lbs! Awesome!
Bill: Oh, that sandwich...
Back to bike training yesterday; 20 miles. DH and I are doing a 50k/30 mile event next weekend so fingers crossed.
I burned 1200 calories on my ride yesterday! Yay
Didn't see a drop in the scale but hey, that's just how things roll. I see the nutritionist again on Thursday and get my plan. Excited and a bit nervous it will be more of a challenge to follow but she does work very well with what works for the individual.
Hope everyone is doing well!