woohoo....I woke up and stepped on the scale...wearing exactly what I wore the last time...so a true weight was taken....and the scale said 262.5....I think I will most certainly make my goal this week....woohoo

I rejoined my health club, and one of my goals is to go at least 4 times this week. The cool thing is they gave me three personal training sessions, so hopefully the trainer will help set me up on an exercise regimen that will help boost weight loss. :)

I made my goal...I lost 3 pounds this week...
drank water like a camel
made friends with my stationary bike......life is good....can't wait till next week

New Way of Thinking for me
 

Ok...So I was on day 3 of my more serious attempts at following my regimen.
I was doing GREAT! Getting in my water, exercising,watching my carbs, kicking up activity in general.
Then yesterday we had friends over and we ordered from Outback. Fine... I ordered all low carb. I drank water while everyone else had beer or Smirnoff Ice.
But THEN I decided to have ONE bottle of Smirnoff Ice....WHAT WAS I THINKING???? Sheesh....ok so I figured with all the calories I burned yesterday with MUCH heavy housework in anticipation of having company it would be ok....not good but ok.
UNFORTUNATELY.....they also brought cake with them. We didn't eat it. So I asked if they would take it home with them. They declined.
Later on after they had left and hubby had gone to bed that cake started calling my name. It kept getting louder till I couldn't stand it and caved in.
Consarnitall!!! Why didn't I just go to bed?
So I wasn't happy with myself to say the least.

Then this morning I dreaded it, but I thought I better get on the scale and see what kind of damage I had done. I bit the bullet and stepped on. I was down a 1/2 a lb. But I know it will show up probably tomorrow.
OK....so getting to the point.
In the past I would have just thought well I blew it.....I can't do this....to he!!
with this and give up
HOWEVER....I didn't feel that way this time.....I'm drinking my water....did my workout....filled out yesterday's food diary...and back on track.
I guess what I'm getting at is I feel back in CONTROL!!! The MOST amazing feeling!
Maybe I can't be perfect but "I" am the one in charge here....not the food
What a REVELATION!!

capnhooty,

Good morning. I just woke up.. and my eyes are not fully open yet lol. So if I seem blunt please just know I am trying to help and not be rude. ;)

First: I was always told to pick 1 day out of the week and weigh in at the same day and time of each week. And also it helps to wear the same clothes (or nude) when you weigh in.

What you ate yesterday may not show on the scale today.

Second: Are you counting calories or anything? I am not sure what your plan is to help you fully. Anyway,

When the cake was calling you why didn't you just throw it out so it was out of temtations reach? Once in the garbage you won't want to eat it. Or, you should have sent some home with your guests. ;)

If you get to thinking healthy and do some exercise (even late at night) that will help get your mind off of it. Or... just go to bed. I know it is hard! :lol: But you have to stick to your guns.

And the most important thing to remember....... We are only human! We make mistakes! Get up the next day with a positive attitude and continue on your healthy journey.... just as you are!

If we stick to our guns, I beleive in time we get stronger and wiser. Once we fully learn what is healthy and what is not, see the pounds coming off, we learn what the unhealthy food will do to us. Thus, we don't even think about eating them even if they are in front of our faces! ;)

It does get better and easier!! I promise you that! However, never let your guard down. I did and here I am again! The only difference is... it is a lot harder to lose it this time around. :(

I am working on losing it all for good this time! And that means I am learning to eat healthier as well. But I think with all of the support and help that we get from this site.... we will all succeed! :D

Tracey,
Thank you so much for your kind words and advice.
I really do appreciate your input. That's why I'm here! :)
Such a great support group here.

I knew ahead of time this was a dangerous idea at this early stage of the game. But hubby wanted to do this and he doesn't ask for much so I didn't want to deny him. These are friends of his.

BUT I think I know where the problem began. You see I was so busy with cleaning and working in the garden all day I didn't make the time to eat.
I got too hungry.......sooooo I know not to do THAT again.

I'm doing the low carb thing. Calories count for me but not as much as the low carb.

And yes I agree it's up to ME to let this go and I have.

Today is a fresh start....drinking the water,working out and low carbing it today.
I am HAPPY instead of being depressed.
And no....I didn't think you were being rude at ALL!
You're very helpful and I thank you very much! :thanks:
Becky
Happy Sunday Everybody!!!

Your most welcome. I am glad I was able to help. Now I just need to listen to myself and put my own advice to use here. :lol: It all takes time though. :)

No matter what plans you might have in the future (even the next day) it is never to early to start eating healthy! Tachnically, if someone is going to start eating healthy and exercising the best time to start is right that second! If not, they procrastinate and never get to it. We are good at doing that lol. :o

I understand how hungry you ended up being! I do that too. I am one that can go all day without eating!! That is how I ended up screwing up my waistline as well as my metabolism! I now try to at least eat something good for every meal and some snacks. It does make a difference. ;)

I wish you much success with your plan! You will get tons of support on these boards! Make sure you hit the boards especially for the type of diet/lifestyle your following too. :cool:

This week
I will get to sleep on time and stop watching tv after work.
I will eat and journal this week.
And I will make it to the gym at least three times this week. :ebike:
If I get up there more than that then great.
But I intend to lose weight this week. Even if its one pound im losing something and getting myself back where I should be on the losing end of the stick.
Im done maintaing. I know how to maintain.
I need to lose. :sumo:

this week I plan to make it into the 250's
continue to drink plenty of water...take all my suppliments
ride my bike at least 2 miles

ohh and to change the number on my avatar....lol

dang I have to remember to take those vitamins I had better write that down. If I don't could someone please call the pill police and have them force it down my throat.
I don't know why but I hate taking pills. I hope everyone reaches their goal for the week

I didn't post my goals this week.

They are:

5 cardio workouts
3 weight training workouts ... shooting for 60 min of exercise daily
Count calories (write everything in food journal)
10-12 waters daily
No eating after 7pm

Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day
Go walking at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes
Hit the gym at least 2 times a week
No eating after 7pm
Cut my meals in half, avoid sweets.