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I was actually 1 point over yesterday, but considered it as completed because I just took 1 point from my week point which is OK.
Day 2 - completed. Red~ Don't let the comment from that guy get you down. He is an a%#h&¤#, no decent man would say that to a lady. Anyway, sad to say that sometimes others can only "see" the weight loss after about 7-10 kg. loss. You know that you have lost weight, so that's all that counts, just persevere and one day the loss will show, and you will get the compliments for your hard work. You're doing great on the no smoking challenge, it is the most difficult challenge to do, especially if you are trying to lose weight as well. I did it 16 years ago. Went through **** especially as hubby continued to smoke. He quit 6 years later. I like the "feeling good" concept. Yes, we are in the same boat, our goals are very similar. I have mini goals, I'm almost done with my 5% weight loss goal. Like you, I'm also trying to get the numbers closer to 100 than to 200. We are almost there. Let's do it. We can do it. "Yes, we can!"-borrowed from Obama. Tex:wave:~ I would like to lose a total of 36 pounds, I have 28.8 more to go. I'm almost done with the 5% weight loss goal, and will be starting to work on the 10% weight loss goal. This is my first time on weight watchers, I was on Nutri System many moons ago. What is your daily points? How do you use your weekly points? Good luck. I'm sure we can do this. |
Joining In!
Glad I found this thread, it's one I definitely need to join.
Since I'm a "newbie" I'm going to keep my challenge simple: stay on plan and track everything I put in my mouth. Every day. Day 0/21 |
It's a crazy busy Monday after a fun and busy weekend!
Red - Congrats on the weight loss. I'm learning that it's the combination of cardio (an hour a day), plus weights (2 - 3 days per week), but calorie counting that works best for me. If I ease up on 1, I don't get the results I'm looking for. As for carbs, the I mostly eat high fiber, whole grain, and even then only in moderation. I do occasionally indulge in a baked potato or something like that...but that's pretty rare. My only exception are the Lean Cuisine Pizzas or Paninis. As for the guy in the bar...he is a complete idiot. How rude for someone to say something like that. Didn't his mama teach him that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything. What a jerk. Please don't let his comments get you down anymore. You know you've lost weight. You are making tremendous progress. You went through and are going through an extremely stressful time, and you only gained 8 lbs and now you've lost it and are at your lowest weight in awhile! You rock, girlfriend!!! Are you trying to maintain a nice body for compliments or to feel better (in terms of health)? For me, I am trying to look better in clothes...not for anyone else...just for me. I am also trying to get healthy again...to get my cholesterol, BP and blood sugar at better levels. To be able to hike uphill or walk upstairs without having an asthma attack. You are NOT in danger of gaining it all back unless you CHOOSE to. Is that what you want? If not, then DON'T let it happen. My gosh, Red, you are at your lowest weight in a long time....if that's not results, I don't know what is. Who gives a :censored: what the :censored: others think or say? As you told Girlie...break through to a lower level and then maintain. That's what you're doing, and you'll break through the next lower level. You are in control and have a choice whether or not to gain it back. :rollpin: Hedonism is okay...as long as you don't fall into physically, mentally or emotionally unhealthy behaviors. Sorry for the harshness...that's normally not my style, but when you said were "in grave danger of once again gaining it all back", I went mental. GirlieYorkie - I do WW at Work. Your points are based more on your weight than your height. I weigh a lot more than you...so I get more points. But when I get to your weight....I will be down to 18 points. Look at it this way....You're a compact car and I'm a Huge SUV, it takes a lot more fuel to operate a big SUV than a compact car. One day, maybe you and I will both be Prius (or Smart Cars) that don't require much fuel at all. The important thing is to use your points nutritiously and wisely. Don't forget that you can use your 35 Weekly points however you want to (a few each day) or save them up for a special meal. And if you exercise, you're earning extra points. I'm still figuring out how many weekly points and exercise points I can use and still lose weight. I use my weekly points a little each day, but save most of them for the weekend, and for the most part, I do not eat any exercise points that I have earned. Make sure you make the best point choices so you can get the most fullness/satisfaction for your points. Tex - Glad to hear you're doing well on your challenges. Ladynredd - :welcome: *************** Over the weekend, I did lots of Zumba as well as cardio yardwork/gardening. My muscles are pretty sore, but I'm going to hopefully work them out tonight with more Zumba and strength training. Journal everything, count and stay within WW points - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 6/21 80 ounces of water - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 6/21 6 servings of fruits and veg - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 6/21 No food and only water after 8:30 pm - 0 of 1 pause taken - Day 6/21 45 min. (at least) of cardio - 0 of 1 pause taken - Day 6/21 50 crunches - 0 of 1 pause taken - Day 6/21 5 minutes of Pilates - 0 of 1 pause taken - Day 6/21 2 minutes of planks - 0 of 1 pause taken - Day 6/21 15 minutes (at least) of decluttering/cleaning - 0 of 1 pause taken - Day 6/21 |
Got all my water in - in record time too!
Water Challenge Drink 80 oz of water per day - 2 passes 6/21 no passes used Super busy day! Good luck on your challenge today! :hug: |
Days on both challenges notched. I had a stellar day yesterday as far as doing all the things I should be doing. It was kind of fun to be asking myself what would make me feel good. I realized how I never do this or don't allow myself to feel good without either 1) feeling guilty or 2) going so far that it means I can't feel good about my overindulgences. So, actually, this "feeling good" is truly about good things, not simple pleasure for pleasure's sake. It is inextricably linked with my goals.
Really, yesterday was so good, I was so in line, that I feel it will be a hard act to repeat today. Perhaps I should just see it as a long-running hit on Broadway. Yup, that's me, what a draw! THE SHOW MUST GO ON!!! NO SMOKING CHALLENGE 12 days completed FEEL GOOD CHALLENGE 1 day completed ************** diyana -- Thanks so much for all your support and understanding words. This is Japan so the guy is one of thousands. It is very common for men here to just come out and say rude things. This guy works at the bar and is always in a bad mood it seems. I am tired of his attitude in general. He never has a nice thing to say, period. At least, this time it was true, I have to admit that. But, you're right. I am sick of people just saying things without thought of how it may affect someone or, as in this case, no clue as to what this person has been going through. I mean, ****, he hadn't seen me in over seven months. But no thought was given. That is Japan though and I must say, that I fear I have such moments myself when I do similar. I really have to be on the alert that I don't inadvertently do the same. In any case, it hadn't occurred to me when he said it that it was true, so it didn't hurt then. I just thought he was stupid and couldn't see that I had indeed lost weight. But, when I thought back the next day I remembered that I had been in about the same shape at the end of last year when I went to Hong Kong. I had even liked the way I looked. I was very toned, though heavy, which isn't bad. So, I just got down on myself because I had gone in a circle. But, heck, a circle is a circle and the weight gain came because of all the things going on and I think I have come out much stronger and more prepared to take on life with a guston. Anyhow, thanks for giving me some perspective on things. Yes, this is Japan and such remarks are very common, but it is good to step back and think that, well, they still aren't nice, whether they're common or not. I must be honest and say that I want a great body for both the occasional recognition of others and my own sense of accomplishment and pride. I know it sounds awfully vain but I just want it. Of course, I will feel good when my body is strong and lean. Also, being in Japan, I know that it will NOT receive compliments. Athletic-looking women are not appreciated here. In fact, the ideal of beauty is a near total lack of muscle, only smooth reedlike bodies that look and usually are very weak. I am sick of it, have never liked it, never wanted it, so, yeah, I'll be doing it mostly for myself. I'm sure there will be some people who think it's cool, but I don't expect I'll ever hear it. Well, when I said I was in grave danger of gaining the weight back, there is no reason to be upset. It is just me being realistic because I have done it so many times before. Sure, maybe things are different now and maybe the fact that I said that means I won't do it because I know how it happens and I am trying to deal with the crappola in my life in new ways, i.e. not overeating, drinking or lazing around. I don't know if my "pursuit of pleasure" (hedonism is probably too strong a word) is good or bad. There again, I don't want to judge things any more in my life. I find it only bogs me down in wasted thought. Things just are. I just want to feel good and when it doesn't feel good AND/OR doesn't move me toward my goals then I want to leave it behind. My whole life has become one of simply putting up with a lot of garbage and I am finally realizing that and NOT wanting it anymore. I've simply had enough. It may actually lead to my leaving Japan or making a life here that I actually do like. It's miraculous in a way that I am at last realizing that. Especially in this society, where the concept of just silently bearing the unbearable is elevated to the highest virtue, it is extremely difficult for me to do this, to start thinking of myself without feeling I'm being a "bad person" or such. Gaining weight back, naturally, is not what I want, but I do so many things I don't want to do that I suppose it's been hard to do the things I want to do. Well, this is getting too long. Thanks again and continued best luck with your challenges. You've got to be seeing that scale budge downwards soon, right?! :cheer1: tex -- Good work! :bravo: ladynredd -- Welcome to our humble thread. :welcome3: That does not sound like a "simple" challenge. It's actually two in one. Best of luck!! :goodluck: girlie -- Thanks too about the guy in the bar. Read what I wrote to diyana above for more on that... :lol: I think you're right about the weight loss not really being recognizable to most until it's 7-10 kg (for non-metric types...that's 15-22 lbs). Of course, clothes hide so much and even just a change of clothes can make you look much, much heavier or lighter. Thanks for the encouragement. I like the Obama call! I'm glad you're in the same boat as I am because these last pounds (if you can call 30-some pounds "last") are going to be tough. But they will really be worth it I think because every one will show. When you're more overweight, the dizzying plunge of the numbers may be exhilirating but I think the closer you get to goal, the more you can really notice things, so maybe, in the end, it's relatively the same, the effort for reward is the same in other words. Congrats on notching a day!! :cp: |
NOTE: Next current weight change (to 152 lb) will come when my scale hits 69.2 kg. I can feel it's near! :sunny:
Another note: My skin is hanging like a Shar-pei! My, God, I sure hope things tighten up.... :( http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...59/sharpei.jpg |
Oh brother that is one big baby. The Shar pei is supposed to look like that!!
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Yes, Shad, well, I'm not supposed to look like this either... :lol3:
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And I bet you don't look that wrinkly either. Are you going to publish a photo to show me I am wrong?
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No, Shad, I'm not going to publish a photo because the hanging skin only shows sans clothes and that's not going up here! :nono:
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Day One!
Made it through Day One of my challenge in spite of the challenging situation of attending my mother-in-law's 85th birthday party. We had planned dinner at a nice local restaurant and I had scoped out the menu and knew what I was going to order, but she wasn't feeling up to getting dressed and going out -- she had a fall on Saturday which required a visit to the ER and two staples in her head and is feeling very stiff and sore as a result. So the menu changed to takeout fast food. I went over my daily allowance but had my full amount of weekly discretionary points available so I'm counting it as a success. That's what those extra points are for, right? I ate a LOT less than what I felt like eating but I wasn't really hungry; it was just my mouth wanting more. So I told myself that I'd had enough and tried to concentrate on enjoying the conversation.
As a plus, I had my first phone conversation with my 5-year-old granddaughter, who called to tell me how much she liked the crayons and sketch pad I sent her. I asked her to draw me a picture and she said "Okay!" in such a happy voice and giggled. Quite a pick-me-up. Challenge: Track everything and stay on plan. Day 1/21 |
Day 3~ completed, use some of my weekly points- hope I'm still on the safe zone.
Red~ I don’t believe you’re wrinkly either. I’ve known you for a long time, and you always try to stay on line. Ok, you’ve lose some, maintained, gained some, who hasn’t? You never had so much to lose, well, not enough to end up with wrinkly skin. You also lift weights, so no way you'll end up wrinkly. You’re spot on about the clothes. When I’m fit, I wear tight clothes, but now I always wear oversized sweatshirts to try to hide all the lumps and bumps.:o I think I’m pretty good at camouflaging or maybe it’s because there are no Japanese guys in this country! To lost 30 pounds is really tough, more for you because you have already lost twice as much, besides,I think I have only lost 7.2 pounds of water.:lol3: diyana~ I hope we can both be Prius or Smart Cars someday. I’m aware that daily points are based more on weight than height, but just an additional 1 or 2 points for being taller will make a huge difference.:hun: Believe me 18 points in no picnic, it is headache galore! :dizzy: So enjoy your points while you can and still lose the weight. When did you start WW? How do you do WW at work, do you also have meetings, etc? I signed up for the 1 week free trial online 2 weeks ago, and I had terrible headaches trying to stay OP, so I quit before the trial was up. The other day I got an email offer that the signup fee will be waived if I go back, so I did mainly because I was beginning to lose my motivation, and I always do better when I know that I’m spending money. I’m still trying to figure out how to make this system work for me. Ladynredd~ welcome and good luck on your challenge. Tex~ WTG. |
So much to say...and so little time, so I gotta keep this brief.
Red - Regardless of culture or heritage, there's NO EXCUSE for rude and unkind remarks. You're doing great - you know it, and we all know it! Especially considering all you've been dealing with. You rock, sista! BTW, as tone and muscular as you are, and as much weight lifting/strength training as you do...I can't believe your skin looks like a shar pei. :nono: LadynRedd - Last minute changes (a.k.a., life) sometimes gets in the way of the best laid plans. Good for you for doing the best you could to control your portions. I can't remember if you've said how many days 'till you get the new 35 weekly points...but just do your best to stay on the straight and narrow...and MOVE, MOVE, MOVE to earn some exercise points. Plus, drink LOTS of water. Girlie - If you're getting headaches on 18 points....can you use your weekly allowance a little each day? (35 points divided by 7 = 5 extra points each day) In other words, tell yourself you have between 18-23 daily points. Hunger headaches are no fun. Plus try filling foods. For example, several days a week, I have an Egg Beaters omelette with LOTS of veggies, and salsa. It's just 2 points and SO yummy and filling. If you'd like to, post what you're eating and we can see if we can help you make better choices....although I do agree with you that living within 18 points per day would be rough. Hence, my first suggestion of dividing your weekly allowance by 7 to allow yourself up to 5 extra points per day. Also, the zero point veggie soup and salads are great staples to eat throughout the day. BTW, WW at work means the meetings are held one day a week at my workplace during the lunch hour. It's great since it doesn't cut into my evenings, and I'm here anyway. **************************** Crazy busy day at work. I'm so looking forward to Zumba tonight. We learned a couple new fun routines last night, and I'm hoping we get to do them again. Journal everything, count and stay within WW points - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 7/21 80 ounces of water - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 7/21 6 servings of fruits and veg - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 7/21 No food and only water after 8:30 pm - 0 of 1 pause taken - Day 7/21 45 min. (at least) of cardio - 0 of 1 pause taken - Day 7/21 50 crunches - 0 of 1 pause taken - Day 7/21 5 minutes of Pilates - 0 of 1 pause taken - Day 7/21 2 minutes of planks - 0 of 1 pause taken - Day 7/21 15 minutes (at least) of decluttering/cleaning - 0 of 1 pause taken - Day 7/21 |
I got through yesterday. It was tough. I did not feel good. I was depressed and sad and couldn't find things that made me feel good. BUT, I made a list of things that I would like to get done and I started working through it and got must of them done.
At the gym, I really didn't want to do 10K on the bike after a hard leg workout, but I just kept at it BECAUSE I knew it would make me feel good about myself later. And I did. I even went out for another hour walk after I got home. Now, I've just got to keep it up. NO SMOKING CHALLENGE 13 DAYS COMPLETED FEEL GOOD CHALLENGE 2 DAYS COMPLETED ************** diyana -- Yeah, you're right about the rudeness. Still, since people don't openly criticize here, these types just continue on. So even though others may disapprove it doesn't stop the rude ones. So the hurt gets done, but heck, I'm OK. Like you said, I know I'm doing well and what difference does it make anyhow. It's my battle, my project. Most others may not care if I look awful or great. But I care, right? Really, my skin does hang around my middle because of the weight I'm losing. Fat from my back and midsection is disappearing so the skin becomes loose and hangs in the center front. I believe it will tighten up, but it is strange. Just shows how age changes things. I never really noticed this years ago when I lost weight. Then again, maybe I wasn't really looking. I didn't look in mirrors much back then. You've got a week down despite the hectic schedule. Good for you! :bravo: girlie -- Your headaches may be due to something entirely different from hunger. It could be something that is no longer in your diet, such as a reduction of caffeine or sugar. Or perhaps you are eating something with some additive in it that you are allergic to, such as certain perservatives. If it is from less food, then your body will adjust. I doubt it's hunger. A reduction in food causes changes in blood sugar levels and such so it may be from that. Hang in there and be sure to use your points wisely, need I say. lady -- How cute of your granddaughter! That would surely give you a lift! You got through day one with flying colors. Great stuff! :cp: That wasn't easy but you did it. I was reading something the other day that helped me. It said, "embrace your cravings." I like that. Embrace them, meaning just sit through the feeling, picture yourself eating tons and relishing it BUT just don't actually do it. It's not much different. We all know what the stuff tastes like. Well, that's a tangent but your resisting overeating with the fast food reminded me of it. Continued good luck! :yes: |
Scale report -- Hit another recent low of 69.4 kg. That's just under 153 lbs. Two hundred more grams down and I can change my current weight to 152. Hoo, hah!! :dizzy:
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