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letscnow · 03-28-2007, 10:09 PM

I'm soooooo stuck . . . . . .

Still holding at 2/lbs. Since March 15th when I started this all I think about is being perfect for the whole day. I am on high alert around food to the point where I am one way or the other ie: good or bad. I cannot find much balance in all of this. I know I am an emotional eater and I know I have to get a handle on that part of myself. When I cheat a bit I just end up punishing myself because I eat, I'm sure some of you can relate to this. Logically I know what needs to be done but when those emotions step in I am no more . . . . .I have not been doing any exercise. My next approach is to either walk on the treadmill or outside on a track. I am very mindful when things are going well about what goes into my mouth. . .. . .but if I get emotional I don't THINK > > >> > I JUST DO!

Trying a blonde cheerleader this time . . .. LOL

Love to all . . . . . . . . .thanks for the supportive words!

Janie Canuck · 03-29-2007, 09:22 AM

Can't recommend the exercise strongly enough. Not only will it burn some calories, helping you to lose weight, it will also give your metabolism a boost, and build muscle, meaning you will burn more calories, even at rest. And furthermore, even if your weight doesn't go down, your measurements likely will once you have toned up a bit. And when you start to notice new muscles, you will FEEL thinner, even if the numbers aren't changing very quickly. I exercise in the a.m. because it makes me feel more empowered to make good food choices throughout the rest of the day. As an added bonus, it will help burn off some of that stress that leads to emotional eating, AND it will get you out of the kitchen, away from the food. So it's win, win, win, win, win!!

Hang in there - just do your program and be patient. As long as you're being honest with youself re: staying on program, the results will come. They're just never as fast as we want them.

VegasBabe · 03-29-2007, 11:34 AM

Thanks Janie, I needed that reinforcement!

letscnow · 03-29-2007, 10:35 PM

I like the way everyone has their posts decorated. Last night after I wrote my post and got off my pity pot I felt better. I spent alot of time on this website. I did not realize that there were so many tools to use. I jumped into someone's journal and reading it made me not feel so ALONE. Thanks Janie for the encouraging words. I did go walking tonite with my daughter only about 1/2 mile but it is better than nothing. There is this woman I work with who has a basket of candy on her desk all of the time, well she was out today. I felt empowered because I didn't eat candy (no temptation was there) and I walked. I did not get anal about counting WW points but I know I stayed within my range. I am still a LIFETIME MEMBER so I do know the program well. I practiced what I knew today and feel really good about it as I get ready for bed. Giving voice to my feelings helps me as well! I like thought that doing exercise helps with stress! Thanks for sharing your thoughts Janie.

Have a good tommorrow!

crabbyinvegas · 03-30-2007, 10:50 PM

I totally agree with Janie...2 pounds IS great!! Once you get into a groove, 2 pounds this week and a couple next week....they really add up! And it isn't a sprint...it has to become a way of life. The one thing that I'm doing on this "diet" that I have never done before is this time I am just letting nature take it's course. I'm in no hurry...of course I'd like to get it all off in a couple of months...but that's not going to happen...and I am finally okay with that. For the last couple of weeks I've been on a plateau....Haven't lost an ounce...but unlike before...I am looking ahead to when this plateau will pass....and I know it will. It's hard...but you just have to keep a positive attitude and keep marching ahead. I know if I blow this "diet"...I will just gain it all back and have to start over, yet again. I'm tired of starting over. Just keep the positive attitude!! We can do this!

letscnow · 04-26-2007, 11:56 PM

I'm back! It has been quite a few days since I have visited this site and many more since I have shared. The great thing is knowing that its "OK". I know what ready feels like and I haven't felt it in a while. I write to affirm committment to myself and the process. I am impatient with myself and to much of a perfectionist. Seems that when I blow it I punish myself by eating more . . . if that makes sense to anyone out there. Since I have shared I have just been sitting back and observing my behavior. I'm not proud of it, but it is telling me a story. I watched Dr. Phil once when he was working with 11 women who had over 100/lbs to loose. He told them they could eat anything they wanted to but they had to exercise everyday. After exercising everyday for 3/weeks they automatically began to discipline their eating habits because they felt better about themselves. I think that is where I'm at . . . not feeling very good about myself. website . . . thanks for being here so I can vent.

Yes . .. I am the same . . no loss no gain!

Janie Canuck · 04-27-2007, 12:03 PM

Glad you're still around!

"Seems that when I blow it, I punish myself by eating more..." I think more of us can identify with that statement than you could count!

The good news is, that 2 pounds stayed away - you can pick right up where you left off, and not have to re-lose the same 2 pounds all over again (THAT gets tired real fast!)