That's great advice Kamitwi! You are so right...just go. Sometimes I just don't want to and I would classify myself as someone who loves to work out. But sometimes I just want to stay home...when those times come, I tell myself to go for just a walk; or if that seems to much, to just go for 10 min and if I want to leave after that, I can. But I never do.
I got on the scales this morning and I'm up...must have ate more on vacation than I thought I did..so I've got some serious work to do. There's no way I want a gain at my weigh-in on Thursday.
I'm going to journal my food, so I become aware of it again. I'm also headed to they gym in about 1/2 and hour to meet my workout partner. Looking forward to getting into my workout again.
I'm a little tired from working all day and trying to catch things up, but I know that after I work out, I'll have more energy and my mind won't feel so sluggish.
Thanks so much for the reply. I'm new to this site and haven't quite figured it out yet. Does 3fatchicks email you if you're watching a topic? I'm in Roselle by the way. Anyway, as far as exercise goes, remember, it's probably the only thing in your life that you'll ever do that you WON'T regret. You may say you wish you hadn't gone to a certain party, or bought a certain dress, or eaten a certain food, but you'l NEVER say, "Gee, I wish I hadn't exercised today!" I WILL figure out this not smoking/eating thing and hope you don't mind if I tag along on your thread! Kerry
Hey Kamitwi. It's hot over here too, the only difference is we get so humid being right next to the Gulf of Mexico. Here the humidity is sometimes higher than the temperature! The only good thing is the rain, but after the rain it's a sauna. Glad you had a loss, remember that a loss is always better than a gain. Talk to ya later. God BLess.
So I made it to the gym last night. I was kind of excited to go because I knew I was ready for it. I did a decent job...15 mins on the bike, 35 on the elliptical (though it was getting tough!) and another 15 on the bike and light stretching. I rewarded myself with a 45 minute shower! I miss showering at the gym...great water pressure and no water bills lol! I had my mint sugar scrub in my locker so I did a great exfoliating and it was So relaxing. I weighed myself after I worked out, unclothed. It was 224.1! Amazing! So back in May at my last weigh-in I was 223...I've only gained a pound! And I'm so close to 223.
That is really amazing, having not exercised in a month! My muscle has turned to flab though. This has really motivated me because I was sure to have gained at least 5 pounds. My eating must not have been all that bad...I mean I've been eateing fatty, high-calorie foods but I always stop when I get full and cut down on breads and pastas and eat more meat and veggies. I LOVE meat lol! I admit!
Anyway, thanks for your support. You are right, just go and do it. When I got to the gym, I felt icky because it was so packed and things had changed...my favorite exercise bike was gone...they replaced them all with these weird new high-tech ones. But the hour went smoothly and I feel like I can do it again tonite.
I really want to get to 199 by November. Our 1-year anniversary is on the 8th. i think that's attainable.
I had a bowl of Multi-Grain Cheerios today around 7am. It's 11am and I'm having microwave popcorn. My favorite is Pop-Secret Butter Light. And I'm about to eat the whole bag lol! It's the best, butteriest light popcorn I've had...and when I was doing WW, it was I think 3-4 points for the whole bag. I'm going to stick to protein for the rest of the day. Last night I made little steaks for DH and I...and I made green beans with bacon...SO good!
I am back. The funeral was a big mess. Amazing how family has a way of getting ugly and selfish during a funeral. Fortunately for me, I wasn't involved in it (it was her kids and I'm a grandchild-in-law). I watched what I ate (good) and kept me and my kids away from the drama. But the whole event was very stressful for my husband, who's father was one of the people in turmoil argued it up with his sister.
Pray - TY so much for the kind words! I really needed someone out here to acknowledge the situation and am thrilled you did
Beth - Welcom back! Glad to see you have recommitted to the process, and I hope to hear you reach your goal!
Kam - *HUGS* back to you. I really needed one that day!
Angelic - Welcome. You're only 19 lbs away (you go girl!)
Jenn - Welcome back you "REBEL", lol! Give you one week and you tattoo yourself --- what's next? ( OoOoOoOo sounds like a dare )
Girlie - Welcome back and I know exactly how you feel.
Susie - Glad to hear the vacation was a smash! I love knowing people are out there having fun (makes the world a happier place!). And yes, Canada has a way of making you work them calories off. Niagara Falls is infamous for it, lol! We should go there more often!
Quitting smoking? YUCK, I did that and I gained many more lbs than you. There is no easy fix. I chewed on straws, lol. But it has been my motivation not to start back up (I don't want to pack the lbs back on).
Hope all have a splendid day and if I didn't get to you I'm sorry, I had a lot to catch up on, but I did read everyone's posts
Glad to hear that you are getting back into it Girlie! This is your thread. You had the motivation to start it so I know you will reach your goal... just cling tight to that motivation this time! We are always here for you!
I think that the "vacation gain" was actually more TOM bloat, because this morning I stepped on my home scale and it read the same thing as the day before I went on vacation, which was the lowest I can remember reading on a scale (186.5#).... SO now I'm ready to say bring on the tape measure and scale for this month's official weigh & measure which has to "weight" until Saturday AM because I want the same girl to do it and I want it in the morning... LOL - Gotta weigh that 1# less you know
Evening all! No more computer at home so I'm checking in a lot less. Down a few more pounds thanks in part to the 24 hour bug! lol I'll take it any way I can get it.
It's so great to read everyone's posts...everyone seems so hopeful and ready to begin their own personal challenges again. We do need to renew ourselfs again and again don't we? I call that success..getting up one more time than we get down.
I'm finally caught up at work..that feels good. I'm working out hard at the gym and that feels even better.
I decided to take the plunge and start journaling publicly on this site. It's something that I do from time to time, but then I get lazy because no one is going to know if I don't. So, I'm telling you guys..I'm doing it..hold me accountable! I'm the type of person that needs the accountability.
Elizabeth2: I hope you are feeling better and I totally understand about taking any loss..no matter the reason!
Jen: I was up on the scales a little bit when I got home from vacation, but it's going down too..I think we will be alright!
Tardy: I always say God gives us our family because He knows there is NO way we would hang out with those people if we didn't have to! Great job on not "stress eating".
Girlie: You are doing it lady! Hit those weights and thos muscles will respond..our bodies are amazing like that...they remember being tight and tonned!
Anyone else that I missed...it's good to read your post as well..keep posting and we will all get to ONEderland.
Have a good evening ladies...I'm headed to bed to read my new Oprah mag. My brother asked me what I watned for my birthday and I told him subscriptions to Oprah, Fitness, and Shape..he got them all for me!
Hello My Choice-you seem to have a very nice brother, what a blessing! Good Luck Thursday with weigh in. Hubby and I will weigh in this Friday, I'll be glad if I just lose the weight we put on celebrating his birthday.
Tardy-sorry the funeral was so stressful for you and hubby. It's sad but you really see people's true colors when there is a death in a family. A death in the family will either bring people closer together or tear them apart. I have only one child, so no fighting over who gets what, of course the only think he will inherit is bills!!
Anyway on a more positive note good for you for not overeating due to the stress! You deserve a pat on the back.
Good Morning all. My wrist is killing me...I think it's a seasonal polyp that I get. Ick.
Anyway, I'm feeling a bit bloated...time for TOM pretty soon. Plus I opted not to have my Cheerios but a hot breakfast of eggs and toast. I just want to see how true it is when they say to have a hearty breakfast. It is very true that most of us either skip it or eat very little.
I went to the gym early last night...I took the very hot afternoon off of work (I had a job interview) and I got to the gym before the 5pm rush hour and it was VERY nice getting off and having 6pm through the rest of the night off for relaxation. I did 20 minutes on the bicycle, 30 minutes on the elliptical and 10-15 minutes of walking around the track and light stretching. I want to start using dumbells but I'm embarassed to do this at the gym for some reason. I have to find mine at home and do squats and arm work.
In my month's absence from the gym, they got all this new equipment...I decided to try one of the new stationery bicycles. It was crazy! It was too darn comfortable for an exercise bike. The seat was great and had a high back so I wasn't straining my back...plus these bikes have these built-in, adjustable fans. I felt guilty for being so comfy...my legs were working hard but my arms were resting on the high arm rests and I felt like a queen lol! The new treadmills also have built in fans - one on each side of you! It was so strange. But I hope this will give me new incentive to get on the bike and maybe try out a treadmill. I have a secret fear of treadmills for some reason. I can never seem to find a good pace on them.
Hey Girlie! I find that when I eat a heartier breakfast that I stay full longer. I rarely skip breakfast, actually, any meal for that matter. Glad you got to go to the gym. When I was going to the gym before their membership became a little too steep for my budget, I used to do interval training. Walk-run-walk-run, etc. It helps burn more fat. Anyway you may have to play around with it until you find your pace. Hope you get the job you went interview for. Make it a blessed day. GOd Bless.
Susie - I expected to see it up some and with the way I took soo many liberties, I think 2# was a blessing! It could have easily been more!
Girlie - You are at the gym to make yourself better and so are most other people there... Don't let what you think some else might be thinking interfere with you getting the workout you want or from trying something new! If you are afraid you might be doing something wrong, invest in a personal trainer session for yourself to have some new exercises demonstrated for you! You are worth it!
I know how you feel Girlie. It's that feeling of self consciousness that just can't be avoided ^_^* it's hard to get over, but just think, all of the muscly people are focused on building their muscles, so they're ignoring everyone else. The skinny people are focused on staying skinny, and the people like us, are focused on becoming skinnier! The world is much too self absorbed to have much time to think you or I are looking silly ^_^
Got in my exercize today, on my one day off (bleh) so now, all I have to do is try to keep my food choices good ones for the rest of...MY LIFE! Hehe, but I'll start with the day. Hope all are doing well!
Bleck, I had a rotten day. Flat tire, arguements...to look on the bright side, I did have to walk after I got my flat tire XD god this day was karmic. Wish me better luck tomorrow, hope everyone is well as can be!
Sorry about your day Kami! That stinks getting a flat tire, but at least you were able to look for a positive in the situation! Best of luck to you for today!
Kerry
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