Pets: None at this time, although I'd love some kitties and a Bichon Frise
Work: Former teacher, working 2 days a week at Curves now
Exercise: Curves and Leslie Sansone's Walk Away The Pounds 2mile
Goals: To learn to love myself, to accept myself, to believe in myself. To learn to eat healthier, limit carbs, give up my personal poison of choice (Pepsi Cola), To get to the bottom of my emotional, guilt-laden eating binges and replace them with prayer, with healthy food, with activity, with LOVING ME!
Long term weight loss goal: 155 lbs.
Short term weight loss goal: 20 lbs. by my anniversary on May 18
Hi Sandra! Welcome! You are more than welcome to join our little group! I love your goals! I also have those goals but not the Pepsi thing. Being in Texas it is all about Coke! Luckily I have been able to let it go though. I had a sip of my dh's and it was like drinking syrup! Post often Sandra so we can give each other a lot of support! Together we can do anything!
rtardif, I also go for the sugar free jello. I'm kinda lazy so I just buy the little pre-made containers. They work just as well! I was at Costco this weekend and saw a HUGE box of them. My mind started spinning! Superbowl was okay at our house. I made a veggie tray and we just snacked on that. The big snack was stuffed mushrooms (lowcarb but not low fat!). I only had two small ones so I was okay with that.
There's supposed to be a new Coke coming out. It's a diet Coke made with Splenda. I love Splenda. I would be a basket case without at this point.
Welcome to the group Sandra. I also like your goals. You have love yourself before anyone else can truly love you and before you can truly love anyone else. I'm 37. It took me 36 years to figure that one out. I'm not sure if I'm there yet, either. But I'm trying. I think a lot of us are emotional eaters. We have to find our comfort in something. Prayer and God help a lot and are great and necessary, but they don't always provide immediate relief like chocolate does. Or at least that's my life's experience. And sweets and pastries (my personal downfall ) don't give you negative verbal feedback.
Anyway, good luck with your goals. I read this almost every day for support. It does help me to know that I'm not alone in this problem/adventure.
Hello everyone! Sorry I haven't been able to check in the past week. A horrible bout of migraines has prevented me from looking at a computer screen.
Have been heavy on the starch, light on the water and delinquent on the exercise for the past several days -- since the migraines started. I weighed this morning and am up 3.6 pounds which I really hope is at least partly water retention! Regardless I'm in a bit of a funk! Hopefully by the weekend I can get it back together.
Sandra - glad you found your way here. Like I said before, I think you'll find everyone here very supportive.
Kim - I hope you're feeling better soon. Good for you for getting back on track so quickly. You are an inspiration!
rtardif - Coke make with Splenda would be great! I've been drinking the stuff with aspartame and praying it doesn't do me in. And you're absolutely right! You are not alone in this!
mama2a&c - should you be doing a lot of walking if you are experiencing a lot of foot pain?
Sherrie, glad to see you back. Migraines are horrible things. They run in my family and I have been lucky to only get them about twice a year. Twice a year is pretty good considering the torture your body puts you though! I'm sure the weight gain you had will be mostly water. Once you start drinking again it will slip right off!
The foot pain is bad. I even posted in the thread about weight loss with health problems. The doctor said I can continue to walk just no running. That is not too hard since I can't even run 1/4 of a mile! Right now I can barely walk a mile without my feet starting to scream. I was walking a lot farther than that before the feet took over. Weightloss is the big factor in getting better so I have to do something. Diet alone won't keep me motivated. So for now I walk what I can walk and I do pilates, and the AbLounger.
Well, I'm up and dressed for exercise! I'm ready to start this thing....ok...I need my green tea first! Ofcourse, by then my dd (2) will be awake and I'll probably wait until her nap time to even workout. See how easy that is for me to put it off?! Oh that is bad! But I promise to myself and to all of you....I will workout today! Hold me accountable! I need your help! Together.......we can do it!
I was beginning to wonder about you guys. I'm so glad some of you posted. I was getting lonely.
Lisa- Thank you so much for asking, but unfortunately I'm still sick. I feel so fat without doing my daily workouts. I guess you'll just have to get enough exercise for the both of us, lol.
Robin- I also love the sugar free jello. I like to put some fat free cool whip on the top of mine.
Sandra-Welcome! We love meeting new people here. I also love your goals. I pray daily for help in meeting my weight loss goals and overcoming temptation. Post often!
Sherry- Thank you for your kind words. I don't feel very inspiring right now. I'm eating better though, so that's a start.
Well, so far today, I've had 2 egg beaters, 2 slices whole wheat toast with strawberry spread, and 14 almonds. I think I'll eat a chicken wrap for lunch, and some more taco soup for dinner. I love that stuff! Have a great day!
Well, my husband and I went for our second (of this week) two mile walk last night. Other than it being cold outside, I really love looking at the stars. We bring flashlights, but try not to use them. Once our eyes adjust, it's not too bad. I'm hoping that I can see the northern lights - that kind of inspires me to keep walking. I was going to work out with handweights and so some pushups and crunches when we got back, but it was already 8:30, and I had other stuff to do before bed. That's the problem with working full time, if I work out too close to bed time, then I can't get to sleep. And I'm definitely not a morning person. This work thing really cuts into my play time!
Sherrie: I'm sorry to hear about the migraines. I can completely sympathize with you on those. I've gotten them since I was about six years old. I get them about once to twice a month. I usually just have to take about four Advil and got to bed. I haven't taken Imitrex, but I've heard it can really help. But I've also heard it's really expensive. Sometimes caffiene helps, sometimes breathing in a paper bag does. But usually just taking drugs and going to sleep. I've also heard that cutting out all processed foods can help for migraine sufferers. But if I could cut out the processed food, I probably wouldn't be needing to lose weight. Processed sugar is an evil addiction. And I don't care what anyone says, for me it's just as hard to give it up as alcohol or cigarettes are for some others.
Lisa: My husband has the same problem as you. His doctor has him doing stretches. He also bought some orthotics from the podiatrist that seem to help him a lot, even though he already has high arches. They're not custom orthotics; they're prefabbed heavy-duty plastic made by ProLab. I'm flatfooted, and wear the same ones. They're great!
Everyone else: we can do this together. Have a great day!
Hello everyone! I really don't have much time to post today but wanted to play around a bit and get a weight tracker and avatar!
Sherrie -I hope and pray that your migraine goes away quickly. I only get them once in a very great while but when I do, they knock me down for the count. It's horrible. I'm sorry you've had to go through that this past week.
Sandra - thank you for your kind words. I'm feeling better and will hopefully be back to myself in a day or two.
Robin - The migraines started about 4 years ago. I've been on every elimination diet possible to determine food triggers - there aren't any. Turns out they are triggered by my hormone cycle so I get them once or twice a month (so happy to be a girl right now!- not!). I've tried several medications but none have worked very well. I have recently heard from a couple of people who have had success using a diuretic -- turns out the water retention was responsible. I don't know -- but will surely be checking with my doctor about it. Am planning to monitor my weight fluctuations over the next few months to see if there are any patterns. Thanks for your thoughts. Thank goodness I don't smoke and I'm not much of a drinker -- if I can't kick the food drug I would be in big trouble with the other ones on top of it! Yup it is a evil thing!
Lisa - I loved your comment that once I start drinking again the weight will slip right off. I was about to send my dh out for sangria when it dawned on my that you were probably talking about water I'm not much of a drinker but I might be convinced to start if I though it would help
Well I've re-stocked my refrigerator and pantry so hopefully I get myself out of the dirt and back on the wagon tomorrow. Friday my dh and I will be celebrating our anniversary though so you know I'm planning a cheat. ...and next week is Valentine's Day....and the week after...my birthday....okay so there might be a few cheats coming up but the rest of the time it's balanced meals and water.
BTW I'm having trouble figuring out how much to eat. I've been eating around 1200 calories but according to the calorie estimator on this website I should be eating nearly 1900 (500 less than the 2380 that it estimates I would need to maintain my present weight). 1900 sounds like way too much but is 1200 too low. Your thoughts would certainly be appreciated.
Have a great day everyone and thank you for you thoughts and kind words.
Robin-Thanks for the info on the orthotics. I was hoping my feet would be feeling somewhat better by this weekend but I don't think that is oging to happen. I need to make an appt. with a podiatrist before we move at the beginning of the month. I know if I move I won't make an appt. for a long time.
Sherrie - Yes. I was talking about water but I do know that sangria can be a cure all! I went and checked out the calorie thing you were asking about and my caloric intake is about the same as yours. That does seem like a lot of calories. I'm not convinced so I'll do some more checking today.
Well, my treadmill needs a little tune up. I think the belt just needs to be tightened. I'm hoping to figure it out myself but I may have to wait till this evening so dh can work on it. Its a new one so I hoping its just being used so much it needs a little help! My dd just went down for a nap so I'm going to get a little pilates in while I can. Meals have been okay this week. I seem to do well in the morning and afternoon but the cravings are hitting like crazy at night. I think its stress, emotional eating and habit. I'm working through it but my dh isn't encouraging me....instead he'll ask..."what's for dessert?" I don't know if its a Southern thing or not but I was always taught that you have a piece of meat (usually smoothered or fried), a starch (mashed pots), a veggie (usually cooked so much it has no color) and a bread. Then top it off with dessert. This way of cooking and eating got me where I am and has been a tough habit to break.
Sorry for the ramble. Not sure what my purpose was with that! I hope you all have a great day! Oh...has anyone seen Loren around? Its been awhile since she posted.
Ok Ladies, I found this thread on page 2! Where is everyone? We each need support and have support to give! I hope everyone is doing well. I will be out of town looking for a new house this weekend so I won't post until Monday morning.
Have a great day! Keep smiling and keep trying!
Lisa
Well, I went to the doctor yesterday, and he wants me to take off work until Sunday. It's so hard for me to eat right when I'm not exercising. I had a Sonic cheeseburger and fries today. I hope I'm feeling better by Monday, as I will be starting with a new intern at the fitness center. The scale shows that I've gained 9 pounds this week. I know there is no way that can be right, but it's hard to not get discouraged. I have been entering everything I've eaten in my Fitday journal, and according to the calories I should've only gained 2-3 pounds. I need to just throw the scale away. I have been getting some much needed rest this week though. I woke up early this morning and drank a pot of coffee and spent some quality time with the Lord. It was so rejuvenating. It really put things in perspective for me. I am so blessed! Well, I hope you all are having a great week. Tomorrow is a new day!
Hello everyone. I hope you're doing well. We got a call at 4:00am yesterday that my father-in-law was in the hospital. He's doing okay now. We're just waiting for the test results of his cat scan and MRI. He had a seizure yesterday morning. We're worried, of course, about him. And I've been praying for him. I'm sure he'll be okay. He's recently been put on thyroid medication, and they think that may be the problem. But in the mean time, I've eaten a ton of junk food (stress eating), eaten fast food because of the lack of time, and drinking tons of caffiene because we haven't gotten much sleep. My hands are currently shaking. Things will work out, and I know this is temporary, and I'm worried about him, but I was just getting back in the routine of walking at night. And now, we're driving back and forth between work, the hospital, and our house, which is out in the country. The hospital is about an hour and a half away. Oh well. Please pray for my father-in-law (Jim).
Lisa: My routine monthly migraines are hormonal, too. They hit on what would be the last two days of my period. I've gotten these since about my mid 20's. The other migraines are just a bonus. I had a hysterectomy a few years ago, but the doctor decided to leave in one ovary so that I could still produce my hormones. Thanks a lot, doc! My hormones are not nice. They're evil, awful things. If you ever get a chance to read the book, "I was a hormone hostage," do it. It's really funny. And pretty much the story of my life.
I was going to start attending Overeaters Anonymous last night, but for obvious reasons, didn't. Has anyone else gone to them? If so, what did you think? I just figure the more support, the better. And since we just moved to this area, it might be a good way to make some friends.
Well, take care. And if I don't get back on this weekend, have a great one!
Also, from the research I've done, 1500 is almost the lowest you should go for a diet. Any less could shock your metabolism and actually slow it down. I try to limit my daily intake to 1600.
Robin,
So sorry to hear about your father-in-law. I'm glad he's doing better. I will be glad to pray for him. Don't worry about the stress eating. You can get back on track when things settle down. I've never attended an Overeaters Anonymous meeting, but it's worth a shot. You can always try it. What could it hurt? Have a blessed weekend!
Well, we just heard back from the doctor. My father-in-law's diagnosis is diverticulitis, an infection in his large intestine. The fever he had with it is what probably caused the seizure. Anyway, he's home now, and on antibiotics.
I ate two large cinammon rolls today. But I made a challenge to one of my coworkers for both of us to lose 50lbs. His doctor has been on him to lose weight also. This way we can keep an eye on each other at work. That will help me a lot. Tonight I'm going to relax and watch my Thursday night shows that I recorded. I'll start back on the exercise tomorrow. First I must sleep.
May I join?
13 1/2 years; DD, 12 (this month!); DS, 9
I love your goals! I also have those goals but not the Pepsi thing. Being in Texas it is all about Coke! Luckily I have been able to let it go though. I had a sip of my dh's and it was like drinking syrup! 
Post often Sandra so we can give each other a lot of support! Together we can do anything! 
They work just as well! I was at Costco this weekend and saw a HUGE box of them. My mind started spinning! 
Superbowl was okay at our house. I made a veggie tray and we just snacked on that. The big snack was stuffed mushrooms (lowcarb but not low fat!). I only had two small ones so I was okay with that.
) don't give you negative verbal feedback.
which I really hope is at least partly water retention! Regardless I'm in a bit of a funk! Hopefully by the weekend I can get it back together.
I think the belt just needs to be tightened. I'm hoping to figure it out myself but I may have to wait till this evening so dh can work on it. Its a new one so I hoping its just being used so much it needs a little help! 
I don't know if its a Southern thing or not but I was always taught that you have a piece of meat (usually smoothered or fried), a starch (mashed pots), a veggie (usually cooked so much it has no color) and a bread. Then top it off with dessert. This way of cooking and eating got me where I am and has been a tough habit to break. 
and keep trying!
Still sick!
and spent some quality time with the Lord. It was so rejuvenating. 
It really put things in perspective for me. I am so blessed! Well, I hope you all are having a great week. Tomorrow is a new day! 
He's okay.
