Haven't kept up here lately and I apologize for that!!
Today was my weigh-in day and I didn't lose anything, but didn't gain either. Considering my on-going health stuff happening right now, I feel like it was still a successful week for me.
And there's always NEXT week's weigh in
I have stayed faithful to my diet - it's been 48 days now and I'm happy that I have not gone "off" even once in that time. Little by little I hope my efforts will pay off. Even with the 10 or so lbs I've managed to lose so far, I feel SO much better, especially when I put my old jeans on - they are actually a bit baggy!!! No waistband cutting into my stomach when I sit down.
Hope it is a good week for everyone on a program here
Congrats to all who have lost weight as well as to those who've been keeping up with their program.
Freda~ 1 pound gain? that's nothing girl, just probably some water- our weight fluctuates all the time, daily as well as within a day, even. Besides you can afford it! For me, that would be a disaster. Is your 96 yrs. old gradma still alive?~ WOW! Maybe you'll make it to 100- it's in the genes, you know.
Cheryl~Auburn with red hightlights bet ya, DH was pleased, not shocked. There you go, not only can we buy hormones nowadays, we can buy new hair as well!
I'm happy to report a 2.5lbs. lost, so the ankle injury did not actually cause a big setback~ whew!
I wonder if I can make it to my goal weight of 139lbs. by April16? My diet software says I could if I have a net calorie intake of 800 daily~ well, I'm not about to kill myself by eating only 800 cals.
Sometimes my diet software comes up with different quotations and when I started it yesterday after not using it for almost 2 weeks this came up: "It is no disgrace to start all over. It is usually an opportunity."~George M. Adams
I thought I should share it.
Have a good day everyone.
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I'm happy to report a 2.5lbs. lost, so the ankle injury did not actually cause a big setback~ whew!
I wonder if I can make it to my goal weight of 139lbs. by April16? My diet software says I could if I have a net calorie intake of 800 daily~ well, I'm not about to kill myself by eating only 800 cals.
Yay for your weight loss! And good for you for not caving to the temptation to lower your calorie intake so low just to lose a bit more quickly! You are far better off IMO to stick with your plan that is working! You are doing great!!!
to Gail and Elyn for their weight loss! And for you to Hy for maintaining!!!! Way to go!
Gail, You're right about being able to eat less points the closer you get to goal. But, you'll be smaller then too and your body won't require as much. What we have to work on is the habbit of eating the way we are.
Hy, Yeah for you for staying on your diet for a WHOLE 48 days! Show's determination. And every day is another day closer to getting healthy. And isn't it such a good feeling to put on a pair of paints that were tight and find that they're loose?
Elyn, Yes, my grandma (96) is still very much alive! Her health isn't the best but her mind is sharp as a tact!!! My other grandma would have been 100 on her next birthday when she passed away. And she enjoyed good health and a sharp mind intill a few months before she died! So, i'm hoping that by taking care of myself that I will be as lucky! And good for you for not dropped too low with the calories! Health is first, and I don't think you can get enough nutrition on too few calories. I know it is a temptation sometimes, for me too!!!! But in the long run it's just not worth it!
Dance, Good to hear from you again!
Ladies, I have a problem! I know most of you are just going to roll your eyes but it's a serious problem for me. I'm within a couple of pounds of my goal. A couple of pounds isn't going to make a great deal of difference in my size, I know that, it's just for my satisfaction. And i'm in the size I wanted to be, a 6. I'm 5'1" and I weigh 117. Why do I still see a fat person in the mirrow? Why do I think "if a 6 is good, maybe I would look better at a size 4"? Does it take time to adjust to your new body size? Is it just conditioning?
Ladies, I have a problem! I know most of you are just going to roll your eyes but it's a serious problem for me. I'm within a couple of pounds of my goal. A couple of pounds isn't going to make a great deal of difference in my size, I know that, it's just for my satisfaction. And i'm in the size I wanted to be, a 6. I'm 5'1" and I weigh 117. Why do I still see a fat person in the mirrow? Why do I think "if a 6 is good, maybe I would look better at a size 4"? Does it take time to adjust to your new body size? Is it just conditioning?
This is my theory about that - I think it is a fear response. You have attained (or are close to) your goal and know the work it took to get there.
Losing even more than you planned maybe would give a little safety net in case you have difficulty when you decide in your own mind to go into mainintence.
And I think some of it too just has to do with exploring the possiblities. After all, you're a different size now. It's healthy to be able re-assess and be flexible. OK...size 6 was your goal; now maybe it's changed.
The danger sign would be if you achieve your goal for a size 6 and then say "why can't I wear a size 0???"
One idea might be to maintain the weight at 117 or so for a couple months, just to prove to yourself that you can, and then if you think you'd like to lose a bit more at that point, you have some perpective.
NOT that I am an expert - lol!! Just a couple thoughts off the top of my head. Interesting question!
I definitely think we all have a very strong fear of success. That it won't be good enough, somehow. Having to face the fact that you succeeded, Freda, is worse for you right now than all the fears of failure ever were. You're also, no doubt, telling yourself you'll never be able to maintain it either; so you think it might be easier to just tell yourself you aren't there yet.
Face it girl, you have made it. Now you need to give your mind time to realize it; and to accept it. You are a fabulous and strong woman. Enjoy.
Just a quick check in to report no loss and no gain for this week. I'm fine with that considering I had more than a few cheats this week.
Freda...I agree with Hy. I think it's fear. I would give anything to be back at 125 lbs, that's what I weighed over 30 years ago. It took me over a year to go from 190 to 125 in my senior year of High School, but I still saw the fat me when I looked in a mirror, and felt fat as well. Trying hard to love myself at any weight, but working towards my goal of 120 lbs for now. Then I probably set a new goal of 113 for my 5' frame.
Congrats to those that had losses this week! WTG gal's.
Well, here we are again . . . official ww for me and I get to ship another pound off to 'ugly-pound-heaven'. On Sunday, it was shaping up to be two, but one of those decided it wasn't ready to become 'official' yet . . . so down one it is.
Nothing else is exciting around here. The weather is feeling a little dull and so am I. Hopefully we'll both brighten up soon.
Have a great day, gang. Keep on moving in the right direction.
Checking in. Always seem to be scrambling to get out the door, sorry for not addressing each individually. But I do read and we're all doing well, just in the fact that we're persevering!
Bumped things up a bit. Hit a "mini-plateau" that was driving me nuts! Kept fluctuating between 2-4 pounds. Added another 3 miles 2 times a week in addition to the 4 miles I do each morning, and 5 miles I do each day on the weekends. Seems to have worked. Lost another pound. I'll take it! Now...just to keep moving forward and I'll be happy.
Things have been pretty crazy the last couple of weeks. I have checked in everyday to see how everyone is doing.It's always fun to see what all of you are up to.Right now we are up to our in snow.It is flurrying a little right now again.Just got the driveway cleaned out so we could get moving again.Thank goodness it is March so this can't last too long.
I have sort of fallen off the exercise routine,but I'm getting back on it slowly.The good news is that I have given the weight back 2 pounds,and he or she can keep them! I will settle for a pound a week but know that I could do better if I would get back to the exercises.I did a really good workout yesterday on the treadmill,added only 5 more minutes,now doing 35 minutes,but it all helps.Am headed back to do at least 20 right now.
I appreciate all the good vibes I get from your posts,I can use all the support I can get;and I know I can find it right here.Hope everyone has a great day I will try to get on more often. Donna
Way to go Meowee, Itsforme, and Donna on your weight loss for the week!
Cheryl Congrats on maintaining...to me that in itself is an accomplishment.
Donna, thanks for not sending all your snow; I heard Nebraska got slammed; we got the low end of what was predicted here, but a lot of wind also. What a bummer, when we're so ready for spring.
I agree with you meowee, it does make for that dull feeling...how we feel inside sometimes matches what's going on outside! But today the sun is shining again, and it's a balmy 35 degrees right now.
I also applaud all of you who are exercising....I exercised my fingers crocheting last night. I did get up during one song on Nashville Star and "dance around" (I'm using that term very loosely) a little. I have never been able to exercise consistently in any form or fashion...even when I was a kid my worst grades were in phys ed...I hated that class!!!!! Remember the ugly gym suits and showering in stalls with no curtains....Ah, the 60's!
In rereading some posts I forgot to mention your great weight loss Elyn,even with a bum ankle. I know when I broke my leg way back when, just sitting around with nothing to do but go to physical therapy just made me want to eat more. So that is great that you are still losing.
Freda I don't really have any words of wisdom as to why your mirror tells you that you still look fat...117 pounds girl!!!!!!!! I think I'm the opposite, I never think I look as fat as I really am until I see myself in a photo. Maybe you should get some pictures taken of yourself, side view, front view...and then compare them to your "former self" pictures...a visual comparison might give your brain the jolt it needs to convince you that yes, you are indeed a slim person.
in snow.It is flurrying a little right now again.Just got the driveway cleaned out so we could get moving again.Thank goodness it is March so this can't last too long.
back 2 pounds,and he or she can keep them! I will settle for a pound a week but know that I could do better if I would get back to the exercises.I did a really good workout yesterday on the treadmill,added only 5 more minutes,now doing 35 minutes,but it all helps.Am headed back to do at least 20 right now.
