WHY, when I got through Halloween without any issues, did I succumb yesterday? I knew, in the morning, that the day just had that kind of a feel... I felt driven to eat. My intention was to make sure I had something yummy (and OP) for lunch. But... I waited too long and ended up eating a bunch of mini chocolate bars and some other stuff. Nope, not pretty.
I'm not staying down, though. Onward! I'll go for my run soon. Tonight's tai chi. I'll stay OP. Yes I will!
Auntie g, busy and out of the house would be good for me. This working from home is perilous.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that finds 9 p.m. late. Makes me feel pathetic, I must say. On the other hand, let's see how some of those night owls fare if I make them get up at 5 a.m.
Carri, DH and I sing in our local community choir. We've got a concert November 11 and then in about three weeks we do The Messiah. I love the music!
Okey-doke. I'm tired today. Might actually try to grab a nap sometime through the day. Not that I can generally sleep in the day time but I CAN lie down with a novel.
Arabella, arrrrgh! Sometimes that chocolate just grabs you and won't let go until it's had its way with you! Run, run far! And don't feel pathetic about the 9pm thing. I also get up at 5am, and I think that's a fine excuse for not being out late! My boss rolls into work usually between 11:30 and noon, but wonders why I don't go out at night. Well, hmmm... Seems like simple math to me!
So, I am having an extremely PMS-y day today. Cranky as can be. I haven't eaten anything bad, but I sure have thought about it. I'm mad about the car repair money, and that I go without any luxuries all the time so that I can pay the bills, and now I feel like I want something for myself, dagnabbit! So what do I think of? Something bad to eat, naturally! Luckily, as I was plotting my plan, the phone rang and distracted me. I just heated up my lovely healthy spaghetti, and now I'm safe for one more day...
Hello everyone. It's 5 pm and I haven't eaten. I did the same thing tuesday. I forced myself to eat and I then got sick. Do you guy know how long it takes before the body slows down? I don't want it to slow down. I didn't workout because of this. I did the other day and am thinking that I'm going to make matters worse with me losing weight. I'm a slow loser because I staved to lose weight after having my 1st child and gaining 80lbs. Due to having to stay in bed and I guess I thought that gave me an excuse to eat! UGH!!!
I'm going to try and get some soup down. I'll make it a cream style just for the cals. (never thought I'd say that)
Oh, Mez! You've got to take care of yourself! Not eating is not going to help anything. If eating a meal would make you feel sick, can you try just eating small amounts throughout the day? Do you have someone close that you can talk to about what's going on? You know, really get your feelings out... The situation will work out one way or another, so don't neglect your body in the meantime. Hoping for the best for you...
Monday and Tuesday afternoons I totally blew it. Binge city. And, of course by yesterday morning my weight was up 4-5 pounds. Two down again this a.m. But ... GEEEEEEEZ!!!! Yesterday I gave the rest of the Halloween candy to DS and managed to stay OP all day. I've got some kind of a bug and have job stress going on, which probably contributed to my downfall. Weakened condition and all, plus stupid addictive behavior.
Probably the worst thing was not just taking some extra time to pamper myself because I was tired and under the weather. I said on Tuesday that I'd be in and out of the office through the day because I wasn't well. But then spent the whole day working anyway. Yesterday my manager asked how I was feeling, I said crappy, she said, well take most of the day off. And then proceeded to keep me busy and frantic for the best part of the day. Leaving me just about enough time to get through the rest of what I had to do and only stop working a half-hour or so late.
WI is on Friday and I fear that I'm going to have to face the music. But I've sworn to go to WI no matter what, because if I keep going I'll continue to lose over the long term and if I don't I probably won't. Not going to fool myself again!
Mez, Honey, you have got to look after yourself and stay strong! Do whatever it takes. Maybe smoothies, cereal, easy stuff? In extreme times like that, I've always found being busy helped enormously. My house usually got clean and I felt more powerful and in balance as I did it. But you need to eat to have the energy. You'll just get sick otherwise. Don't be a victim!
Auntie g, sorry you're feeling PMS-y. Can you take some extra time for yourself, do something fun or relaxing? That's my panacea idea for today. I intend to send a note that I really AM going to be in and out of the office through the day today and then actually do it. Because apparently just saying I'm going to do it isn't helping.
Thinking I might do a little housework, give myself a pedicure, lounge a bit...
That's our theme today, Wimmen -- let's look after ourselves!
Arabella, you are exactly right about taking time to do something fun or relaxing. I had this conversation with a neighbor last week about how we just work so hard to get by, and take care of everyone else, but we never get the good stuff ourselves. That's what prompted us to go on our hike last weekend, and we did have fun. Unfortunately, a one shot deal is not the cure! We've got to all do good things for ourselves routinely! That said, I don't have a good plan for this week, and I have to work on Saturday, which only happens once or twice a year, so UGH! That's what I know.
I also know that you MUST go for your WI! You said it yourself, but I'll second it. If you skip a week, it just leads to more skipped weeks, and no good can come from that. Who knows, maybe you'll be back to where you were, since it's likely just water weight right now anyway.
OK, let's make ourselves #1 today! Have a good one!
Auntie g – Kudos on sticking your plan. PMS is at my door to. I think it is making matters worse as far as my mood and handling this. Thanks for the advice I will try my best.
Arabella – Kudos to you for giving your DS the candy. It best to get rid of it on days it is way to much to pass by. I hope your feeling better today and your job is going smoothly. Do take time to pamper yourself you deserve it! I agree it’s best to nip it in the bud when it comes to those gains. I’m very proud of you! I love todays theme! My plan is to workout. (a light one) then clean up the living room. Paint my nails put on some music and relax.
I feel so much better after reading your post today! Thanks so very much! I feel positive and powerful! I will do this and I can do this!!! HUGS TO YOU ALL!!
Morning All ...I am still struggling quite a bit...this week is my TOM and last night we went out for dinner for our 15th wedding anniversary....so I ate alot there too...hoping to get back on track Monday...I want to do it today but I will never make it through the weekend, they are hard for me anyhow...
I really want to be under 200 when I go for my yearly diabetes check up in January, but at this rate that is not going to happen.
Because I'm not skipping any more. That kind of thing is what got me where I am -- not facing stupid reality, telling myself I'd go next week, still not facing up... and waking up some months down the road with a bunch more weight to lose.
So, I was two pounds up today. Next week I'll be more than that down.
Auntie g, I feel like I managed that work/life balance thing better today. Told myself I was going to deflect negative energy all day and I've been calm and happy -- despite being up 2 pounds, despite having my manager send me an assignment at 4 that she wanted done at 5, despite the fact that I have other things that must be done before I leave the office today.
It's magic! Must remember to set myself up like this every day.
Mez, remember to keep your spirits up there -- You've got the power! (Cue music...)
Carri, you've just been taking a little pause after losing a nice chunk of weight. If you can't start on the weekend, get your plan of attack ready for Monday and get your head around the idea of doing it. (You've got the power!)
Yay! It's the weekend! Sort of, since I have to work tomorrow, but I'll get over it. This week has been so weird, mood and food-wise, I'm ready for a new beginning! My dear co-worker friend, who has been laid off since the beginning of summer was in to work today to help get ready for our big open house hoo ha tomorrow. Well, what does she do, but brings me an entire bag of Dove chocolate! Then she proceeds to try to get me to order out for lunch. I told her I've lost 50 lbs since she's been outta there, and I am not getting bamboozled into gaining it back now! She means well, but is such a food pusher. She just laughed at me (not in an evil way, just in a "can't teach an old dog (her) new tricks" kind of way.)
Mez, I hope you're hanging in there! And don't let PMS get you, either. It is evil, I tell you! We must be strong!!!
Carri, I can definitely dig the weekend problem, so if you need to wait until Monday, then just do it that way. You can still make it to Onederland by your doctor visit! You've got 2 months, and it is definitely possible! Even with a little weekend badness... Oh, and Happy Anniversary!!!
Arabella, congrats on not blowing off your weigh-in! You're right, next week you will be down by more than you were up today. I'm going to try the "deflect negative energy" spell tomorrow, as it will be a crazy day at work, and I am still PMS-y. I'll need all the help I can get! I nearly blew my stack a few times today, and it just doesn't feel good to feel that way. Let the magic begin...
Tomorrow's my weigh-in, so I'll be back in the morning. Have a good night!
Satine – Happy Anniversary! Echoing what the others said. Get your plans in place for Monday. I know you can do it. Sending lots of will power dust your way!
Arabella – I love that positive WILL DO attitude! I love the mental image of deflecting negative energy. I’ll have to write that down. I think this is something I can use as a mental visual to get me past stuff.
Auntie g – I admire your strength around those Dove candies! WTG sticking to your guns and sharing what you have accomplished!
Well it’s a new day and I’m getting myself ready for it. Negative Deflectors Up And Ready!! This is such a great thread. I’m still not eating well but that will change today and I’m going to workout. Mind set now I’m off to get things in order to do just that. Sending will power and positive dust to you all.
I think I'll even work on that ticker after I weight myself today.
Great Saturday morning... lounged and drank tea for a bit, went for a lovely run in the woods, came home and had my oats and cleaned up, walked to tai chi class, had a great class, walked home with stop-offs in a little jewelry/clothing/etc. store and a flea market. Life is good!
I've been getting a lot of juice out of the positive visualizations. It freakin' WORKS! I'm thinking of doing an audio guide version and posting somewhere.
Oh, and I'm back to ticker -- huzzah! AND I got in an average of over 12,500 steps per day for October. Goal!
Auntie g you on the fluffy release. You're a juggernaut, woman! Congrats on dealing so effectively with your friendly food pusher.
I swear, they can be evil sometimes. At my birthday party back in July I was overwhelmed at first by huge numbers of compliments on my weight loss and how fantastic I looked. Then overwhelmed by the same people urging me to eat a roll, eat some cake. Yeah, then I was offtrack for a bit.
Mez, I like the way you're sounding! Look after yourself.
Yay for a new week! I seem to have fallen into the chocolate monster's grip over the weekend, but it's over and it's a new day. I don't know why I thought I could buy bad stuff ahead of time for Christmas. Oh, the horror... OK, moving on...
Today I'm feeling a nice walk coming on because the sun is shining for the first time in a week. Meals are cooked and waiting, and there's no chocolate in the house (except for the standard "fake brownies", which are fine!) Onward!
Arabella, Hurray for making it back to ticker! And positive visualizations, huh? Sounds like a plan!
Morning Girls ...thanks for all of the positive reinforcements as I will need them...I am trying to wrap my mind around getting back into the groove of doing this and getting those last 18-20 off before onederland...my endo appt for my yearly check is 1/22...so I have roughly about 10 weeks...I will try my best but it is going to be hard with Thanksgiving and Christmas...I have to remember to just enjoy myself on those two days only and not a week prior and a week after...that is where I sabatoge myself. So today is the new day....wish me luck to get through it, I think if I can just get one day under my belt I can move forward....
Auntie G - I would not have been able to not eat the Dove chocolate, that is my favorite, such smooth chocolate...and Christmas candy has been staring me in the face at every store since right after Halloween...but we can do it!!!
Enjoy your walk today...it is only like 45 here today so I will be staying inside.
Arabella - Hello, hope you had a good weekend...and enjoyed your weekend run...
Mez - Thanks for the will power dust...I WILL need it...I hope I can come back on here tomorrow and say I made it through the day...
*peels candy wrappers from face* * picks self up* *dusts self off*
Nope, not pretty. 
Makes me feel pathetic, I must say. On the other hand, let's see how some of those night owls fare if I make them get up at 5 a.m. 
And don't feel pathetic about the 9pm thing. I also get up at 5am, and I think that's a fine excuse for not being out late! My boss rolls into work usually between 11:30 and noon, but wonders why I don't go out at night. Well, hmmm... Seems like simple math to me!
And I did go to WI
Must remember to set myself up like this every day. 
She means well, but is such a food pusher. She just laughed at me (not in an evil way, just in a "can't teach an old dog (her) new tricks" kind of way.) 
Saturday!
you on the fluffy release. You're a juggernaut, woman! Congrats on dealing so effectively with your friendly food pusher. 
Yeah, then I was offtrack for a bit. 
OK, moving on...