Healthy Weight Loss

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I woke up extra early this morning and went power walking. It felt good to have the sun shine down on my face and to see, two young Sandhill Cranes, on the golf course next to me, looking for breakfast made me really smile.

I am now having plain Chobani Greek Yogurt with six red cherries and an 8oz glass of chocolate soymilk for breakfast. The yogurt is very bitter and I am not sure if I will be able to finish it. Thank goodness it is only a 4oz bowl. Yesterday, I had 3/4 cup of oatmeal, with pumpkin pie spice and some butter and a dash of sugar for breakfast with coffee. That filled me up until lunch time when I had a egg salad sandwich, with light olive oil mayo, basil and fresh ground black pepper. I am trying to hang tough and resist sweets, but mother nature is giving me a good run for my money...

I don't feel like I have lost weight this week, but I don't like to weigh myself.

Have a great day,

Zimmy

[girl_dee]

Congrats to all those succeeding in eating and living well!

I have to get back on track, too much sugar lately!



Also..
A 10 pound loss is a dress size so that's a great way to look at each 10 pound increment!

I like to come read this thread before breakfast, makes me want to eat better... so thanks to all who share!

[Medusa]

So true Sassy! I just wish a 10 pound loss was a dress size for me! I think the bigger you are, the more weight you have to lose to go down a size. I have lost almost 40 pounds and have only gone down one size so far!

A lot of it has to do with body shape and where you store your fat -I'm only 5'3 and I have a short waist so my booty box takes up most of the real estate in my pants

(It's PRIME property! LOL)

[Scorp]

LMFAO...And I thought my words are colorful on occasion....Love your expression(s) Dusa....

Originally Posted by Medusa

I'm only 5'3 and I have a short waist so my booty box takes up most of the real estate in my pants

(It's PRIME property! LOL)

[lipstixgal]

So far the weight loss has been up to about 31.5 lbs with diet and exercise. I do water aerobics at the gym about 3 times a week and have been consistently losing. Also being on a low carb diet helps too. Good luck to everyone so far its a hard job to lose and easy to gain weight..

[Medusa]

I've only had 2 workouts this week! URGH!

My work schedule has been STOOOOOPID this week and I am arriving home exhausted with only enough time to fix dinner and crash in the recliner for a bit before heading off to bed.

Going out later tonight for some fun that will involve lots of walking and hoping to get a good bike routine in on Saturday.

I do plan to start bringing my gym bag to work more often so I can get my walking shoes on at lunch and go trot around the campus for an hour!

[PinkieLee]

MEDUSA... girl almost 40 pounds?! That is freakin' AMAZING! I am sooo proud of you! You are doing such a kick-ass job keeping yourself motivated AND motivating us to pick up the pace!

Yep, I totally agree with you on the 10 pound dress size thing. I haven't gone down any sizes yet, but I have noticed the way my clothes are fitting looser in different areas. Hey, I'm not complaining at all!

SCORP... what the hell are you doing smoking again?! I know... focus on one thing at a time. It's gotta be hard to change eating habits AND give up smoking... I would have been a raging bitch I have a friend that quit smoking and gained almost 20 pounds. She started smoking again, and has dropped 30 pounds. She said she would rather smoke than snack.

[PinkieLee]

I've only had 2 workouts this week, too! But, I plan on hitting the gym after work today... and at least one more time this weekend.

I wish this Texas heat would cool off some... it's been 100+ humidity (which takes your freakin' breath away), so walking at the park is damn near impossible without having a heat stroke. So, my exercising at the gym has consisted of 10 minute warm up on the treadmill holding 5 pound weights, 20 minutes on the elipitical, 100 crunches, and using some of the arm/leg machines for toning (usually about an hour total).

I was on the elipitical the other night, I glanced over at the lady next to me, and noticed she had been on that damn thing for almost an hour! Even more impressive is that she wasn't a tiny woman AT ALL. Between our panting... she said that she started out at 5 minutes & thought she was gonna die. She pushed herself each time to add another five minutes. She has built up her endurance & told me she's lost 50 pounds! That's hella impressive to me.... and motivated me to push myself another 5 minutes on the damn machine. If she could do it, I could it right?!

[Thinker]

Today's weigh-in shows a loss of THREE pounds! Four pounds to go to hit my goal weight.

[Scorp]

I know Rosie! Smoking is baaaaaad. I HATE the taste and always chew practically a pack of peppermint gum while doing so. Just something about the oral fixation (for a lack of a better term).

I'm actually enjoying it because it's "freeing" to me right now. I know that must sound strange, but, it's the only way I can express it.

The good thing is I can stop it at anytime. I've always been able to do that and lucky enough I still can. I've always had a few smokes especially if I decide to have a few drinks (even after I had quit).

Tomorrow is my weigh in day and I'm curious to know what that will be. I won't be shocked if I'm up in weight because of the week I had. Maybe tomorrow this will knock my ass back into shape to step it up and get back on the wagon.

Congrats to all of you who are making lifestyle changes and sticking with it. And to those of you struggling, it can only get better. I know I'll get over this hump and bounce back

Thanks to all of you for sharing your courageous stories!

Consider yourselves hugged by me

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

SCORP... what the hell are you doing smoking again?! I know... focus on one thing at a time. It's gotta be hard to change eating habits AND give up smoking... I would have been a raging bitch I have a friend that quit smoking and gained almost 20 pounds. She started smoking again, and has dropped 30 pounds. She said she would rather smoke than snack.

[Rockinonahigh]

For the next fue days im on R&R because of my back giveing me fits,today I finaly sucked it up and went to the chiro for an ajustment,talk about things poping as he worked on my back.For the next fue days im on mild stretching exersiseing with ice and rest till it gets better,I have another appointment on moncay afternoon..hopefuly I will feel better by then.Usely I can deal with the idiocies of my back but not today.

[foxyshaman]

BIGGO SIGH OF RELIEF!!!!

So.... I went off the eating rails. Got totally triggered two weeks ago, lost eating focus for a week.. fortunately I went to the gym five times that week, so my weight did not change. I was able to talk to a friend about how I was back to my addiction to "white" (white flour, white sugar...etc...)food. I could not seem to talk myself out of what I was doing. So between talking and doing a behaviour modification chart I was able to see what trigger had been hit. I was able by Monday to stop eating my comfort foods. But I did not track my points this week. Was only able to do one cardio and two yoga classes I thought FOR SURE I would up a pound or two... nope exactly the same as last week.

So, I have lost two weeks of weight loss. BUT.... I was able to figure out a deeper level to my eating trigger... which I feel really good about. And I was able to stop the cravings with useful tools: talking to someone who knows me inside and out (not literally tho' ha ha) and go back to my tools which helped me getting my thoughtless addiction eating under control. I never used to talk to people about my weight, it was such an issue of shame for me. And my weight gain started with an incident that caused me a great deal of harm and shame, so in my distorted thinking I never talked about it. It was a viscious cycle. I don't think I have that issue anymore, which is a biggie to me.

So... today I am hella grateful. I will be at yoga on Sunday and next week is back to my usual workout routine. And I will track like mad. I have goals dammit... real goals....

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

BIGGO SIGH OF RELIEF!!!!

So.... I went off the eating rails. Got totally triggered two weeks ago, lost eating focus for a week.. fortunately I went to the gym five times that week, so my weight did not change. I was able to talk to a friend about how I was back to my addiction to "white" (white flour, white sugar...etc...)food. I could not seem to talk myself out of what I was doing. So between talking and doing a behaviour modification chart I was able to see what trigger had been hit. I was able by Monday to stop eating my comfort foods. But I did not track my points this week. Was only able to do one cardio and two yoga classes I thought FOR SURE I would up a pound or two... nope exactly the same as last week.

So, I have lost two weeks of weight loss. BUT.... I was able to figure out a deeper level to my eating trigger... which I feel really good about. And I was able to stop the cravings with useful tools: talking to someone who knows me inside and out (not literally tho' ha ha) and go back to my tools which helped me getting my thoughtless addiction eating under control. I never used to talk to people about my weight, it was such an issue of shame for me. And my weight gain started with an incident that caused me a great deal of harm and shame, so in my distorted thinking I never talked about it. It was a viscious cycle. I don't think I have that issue anymore, which is a biggie to me.

So... today I am hella grateful. I will be at yoga on Sunday and next week is back to my usual workout routine. And I will track like mad. I have goals dammit... real goals....

So important to figure out that trigger and now that you have things will fall into place. Forget about the 2 weeks and remember, you have all of your life and you are ready to take this on! You can do this! Back on track!

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Small Derail! WOW feels GREAT to have my hands on a keyboard and actually respond the way I want to on this thread! SHEEESH!


First Off..Congratulations everyone for completing anothing week of living a healthy lifestyle, spotting triggers, and above all just taking a step in the right direction. We cant forget that those small steps can make a hell of a difference!

Today was my weigh in for the week...3lbs gone! I have also fallen back into my regular workout routine and treat myself to the sauna afterwards...I know I know, it is freakin hott outside BUT for some reason the sauna makes me relax and helps me meditate. My stress level has definitely decreased! Working it all out.

For the workouts I use the Eliptical and try circuit weight training too. Keeps your heart going and I feel super productive. Yesterday my SUPER DUPER fit little brother and I walked a trail to the riverwalk and back, a total of about 5 miles or so. It felt GREAT! Sure we were lightheaded and sweating like crazy...BUT it was a great bonding moment for us and I felt so accomplished. He told me he was proud of me *blushes* Yup...Im a sucker! lol

[Gentle Tiger]

Hi everyone.

I've been lurking in and around this thread for a bit now. Thanks for sharing your ups and downs, tips and strategies. I am trying again to be healthy. I have a lot of weight to lose for health reasons. I gained all the weight I lost and then some. And I am feeling the consequences.

Any way, thanks for being a support without even knowing it.

Oh and I walked 1 mile Wednesday and 2.5 miles today (in too much pain Thursday). It's a start. I'd like to get up to 5 miles/day and do a few other things. I may or may not be an overachiever. And I am tackling the eating department. I'm not big on counting and measuring and group meetings. But I know I can reach my goal. I gain this weight over night. So I know it will take time to lose it, retrain my brain, break old habits and learn new ones.

Ok enough rambling. Thanks again.

[Queerasfck]

Originally Posted by Gentle Tiger

Hi everyone.

I've been lurking in and around this thread for a bit now. Thanks for sharing your ups and downs, tips and strategies. I am trying again to be healthy. I have a lot of weight to lose for health reasons. I gained all the weight I lost and then some. And I am feeling the consequences.

Any way, thanks for being a support without even knowing it.

Oh and I walked 1 mile Wednesday and 2.5 miles today (in too much pain Thursday). It's a start. I'd like to get up to 5 miles/day and do a few other things. I may or may not be an overachiever. And I am tackling the eating department. I'm not big on counting and measuring and group meetings. But I know I can reach my goal. I gain this weight over night. So I know it will take time to lose it, retrain my brain, break old habits and learn new ones.

Ok enough rambling. Thanks again.

Congrats on your progress fellow tiger! I'm happy for you. Keep up the excellent work!

Duuuuuuuuuude, I would totally meet up with you to walk at the bay or Lake Murray or wherever. I also would love to hit the gym sometime with you! Hit me up.

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Originally Posted by Gentle Tiger

Hi everyone.

I've been lurking in and around this thread for a bit now. Thanks for sharing your ups and downs, tips and strategies. I am trying again to be healthy. I have a lot of weight to lose for health reasons. I gained all the weight I lost and then some. And I am feeling the consequences.

Any way, thanks for being a support without even knowing it.

Oh and I walked 1 mile Wednesday and 2.5 miles today (in too much pain Thursday). It's a steady. I'd like to get up to 5 miles/day and do a few other things. I may or may not be an overachiever. And I am tackling the eating department. I'm not big on counting and measuring and group meetings. But I know I can reach my goal. I gain this weight over night. So I know it will take time to lose it, retrain my brain, break old habits and learn new ones.

Ok enough rambling. Thanks again.

Glad you are here! We can battle the love of donuts together

[Rockinonahigh]

Tonight I was watching tv and wishing I had gone to the gym today even tho my back has been on one of its fits,I even went to the chiro to take out the kinks wich he did for the most part but we go back monday for another treatment.Anyhoo I just got up then went out to the patio then brought in my exersise bike, my stair stepper as well as a couple of hand weights..then did as much a workout as I could muster with them.I did 4mi on the bike,100 steps on the stepper,then went on the paito for a round of bench presses(40) then a fue things on the bowflex,the the temp was only 95 so I didnt stay out to long.I have no idea how many calories I burned but it shure felt good to do somethinbg of a work out.Im not shure the chiro ment for me to do this but I did any way...just had to.

[*Anya*]

Lost those two pounds that had magically reappeared the other day. So glad I did not let it get into my head: Negative thoughts+discouragement=giving up & getting off my healthy food plan. I know that equation all too well.

The whole 10 pounds= one dress/pants size is right on the money! That is kind of how I did it mentally when I lost 50 pounds. I had forgotten how well it worked for me before my derail!

I tried very hard to never allow myself to think about the total amount I needed to lose. I would focus on 10 pounds only. Once I lost 10, I would say to self, OK, you lost 10, you can do it again. To think about the total amount is just too discouraging. I now work on stopping negative thoughts about the 15- wait, now 13! I had regained.

My mantra now: you did it before, you have control, you will do it again.

I simply must find exercise I can do with my not-so-good knees. Tried stairs yesterday, which I used to love to do-did 6-flights and knee gave out. Just can't do them anymore. Must move on.

Weekends hard for me, my remaining dog is sick & may need to be put down but I can't, won't give up.

PS: thanks Thinker re the fat-free half-in-half. I believe the fat-free has corn syrup or something of that nature. It's weird but a Splenda does not trigger me for sweets but anything with corn syrup or things like that are triggers for me to eat sugar. I allow myself the "real" (lol) half-in-half and take total joy in it and still keep daily cals around 1500.

I do always welcome tips & ideas because they do help me and they give me new ways of looking at this journey that we are on together.

Thanks all, super great thread.