Healthy Weight Loss

foxyshaman · 04-04-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kat_Fl

Hi Planeteers I wanted to know those on weight watchers does it work .... do you think it's better to go to the meetings or do it online? I've tried nutri system it's expensive and the food gets boring after awhile ... lemme know pleaseeeeeeeeeee ....

I like the meetings. I like WW. I needed a witness. I needed to step out of my shame and my fat self and let others see me and mark my changes with me. I had to go public. I could not have acheived what I have so far on line. I could have still hid. I go every other week now. I still have to go I need someone to witness me.

Does that make any sense at all??

Bella~Vita · 04-04-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by foxyshaman

I like the meetings. I like WW. I needed a witness. I needed to step out of my shame and my fat self and let others see me and mark my changes with me. I had to go public. I could not have acheived what I have so far on line. I could have still hid. I go every other week now. I still have to go I need someone to witness me.

Does that make any sense at all??

Thanks for your input Foxy .... it makes alot of sense to me.

starryeyes · 04-04-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by foxyshaman

I like the meetings. I like WW. I needed a witness. I needed to step out of my shame and my fat self and let others see me and mark my changes with me. I had to go public. I could not have acheived what I have so far on line. I could have still hid. I go every other week now. I still have to go I need someone to witness me.

Does that make any sense at all??

Yes! The only thing that keeps me on track is when I face the scale at WW. I haven't gone in a month... But I'm gonna go on Sunday and get this party started, again! :-D

Lady_Di · 04-05-2012, 11:55 AM

Stretched and great work out in the pool today, did not over do, as I tend to. I am not the grrrrl I used to be, and shall not over stretch that darned achilles tendon no more!

Actually seriously I hurt my achilles last fall from stretching too much, too hard, whatever... but it felt so good at the time~

My body has excellent muscle memory and craves to be worked as I used to many many moons ago. For me, I have to practice moderation and listen to my body's other voices. The ones that do not like to nurse an injury for years, ad nauseum, for example.

The good news however, is the achilles, which still gives me much pain (even though I am much nicer to it on a regular basis)... got me to the podiatrist, who ordered me to wear heels. I love that. A phrase I never thought I would hear from a foot doctor. He even gave me inserts and cushions for all my shoes, including my running shoes, which I do not run in, btw. I do low impact walking, hiking and what not. Not into sacrificing my joints now for the sake of moving. I want to keep what I have, preserve function. Not do any more damage than I have to.

Jillian Michaels would hate me~ (probably not :-) ) I believe she and her ilk help a lot of orthopedic surgeons get a lot more clients. And yet, I adore the woman, admire the puck out of her.

Inspiration comes from the strangest places. Mostly from those in the pool with me, the older Silver Sneaker bunch, that are in that pool each and everyday. Suiting up and showing me... again. a theme, no? Socializing and getting moving, excellent for the heart and soul, imo.

Spark People works for me, which I am now checking into again. I forgot how good it can be to be accountable to my own self and utilize that nutrition tracker, exercise tracker, too. Suiting up and showing up... once again! More than half the battle somedays. WW, I joined for research purpose, but I refuse to pay good money on the support. Spark People is free. My favourite word these days. And many many many different support groups, experts in fitness and nutrition, including some of the best online workout videos I have ever seen. Coach Nicole RAWKS!

The Butch Femme contingent has our own team, too! But other teams are very active and welcoming, affirming. I love it there. It is about fitness, lifestyle, making permanent changes you can live with the rest of your life. Gotta love that.

It does a body, mind and soul good.

Ginger · 04-04-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by foxyshaman

I needed a witness. I needed to step out of my shame and my fat self and let others see me and mark my changes with me. I had to go public.

I totally get what you're saying. That's why I'm here. I need support and listeners. I can give support, too.

I had a little talk with myself about my recent pity-party on this thread. I feel better and your words remind me of what I have to do, be honest with myself and true to myself. A witness keeps me that way, when it comes to something as easy to evade, as why I am standing in my own way, on this change in my life and body.

Gemme · 04-04-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Queerasfck

I'm fairly certain Zumba is a cult.

Only the good ones.

Hollylane · 04-04-2012, 08:19 PM

Alright Gemme, you convinced me...Back to Zumba. I love it, I don't know why I stopped going. I pretty much do that at home along with many other exercises my trainer has given me, but going to the class was a lot of fun. Though, I think I will try the one at Curves instead of my regular gym full of what I refer to as "lemmings"...

I have never posted in here, but I think it is about time. Since last May, I have lost 72 pounds, and have only gained and lost the 2-4 pounds of water weight that likes to annoy me with its coming and going.

Those of you that know me, know that I was very sick for a number of years, and gained quite a bit of weight. I won't go into details, but it was after a major gastric surgery to improve my digestion, that I was able to get up and be active again. It was not a weight loss surgery.

I currently have a trainer, but only for accountability, focus and technique help. He drives me, and I like limping out of there every week moaning about what a good job he does.

I am proud of myself, and what I have accomplished, and continue to accomplish. I still have weight to lose, and while it will make me feel better aesthetically, the majority of the drive I have to continue working hard, is for my health, which has improved dramatically.

I have many days where I am not successful with making myself get up and do my exercises, but less days where I have trouble making the right food decisions. There are times, not many, that I do indulge in foods that are not healthy for me, but I am able to get right back on track the next day. Not working out is the most self-sabotaging thing that I do. Sometimes I wish I had a support network like WW.

Most of the attempted food sabotage that happens in my life, comes from people I work with, who have zero understanding of my nutritional needs, and zero desire to understand.

I think all of you are wonderful, and should be proud of yourselves every day for all of the things you do to stay/get healthy. End rambling...

Gentle Tiger · 04-05-2012, 01:15 AM

Hi, My Name is Gentle Walking Tiger.

Clearly I am possessed! I just completed 5.18 miles. I came home from service/Sedar Dinner/clean up, and a few other matters at the church, changed clothes and went walking. I just have to do it. So I did. The goal is to be consistent.

Drinking water and eating yogurt.

Thank you.

starryeyes · 04-05-2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gentle Tiger

Hi, My Name is Gentle Walking Tiger.

Clearly I am possessed! I just completed 5.18 miles. I came home from service/Sedar Dinner/clean up, and a few other matters at the church, changed clothes and went walking. I just have to do it. So I did. The goal is to be consistent.

Drinking water and eating yogurt.

Thank you.

Awesome!! :-D

Scorp · 04-05-2012, 06:23 AM

Guess what?!

I fit into a half size smaller jeans.

I usually like my things "not fitted" to my body. Meaning I like loose clothing, always have.

So this morning I had a bunch of clothes in a pile that need to go up to the attic because some don't fit and others are heavy sweaters which I need to put away. I admit, I've had these aside for about a month or longer because I'm rearranging my room here and there.

Anyway, I pull these jeans out of the pile and put them on and they feel a tad snug, but not enough that I'm gonna regret wearing them all day.

So I asked my wife if they looked ok and she said yes. I was like, "good, so I don't have camel toes right"? She laughed and said "no". She would have told me if they looked tight, camel toe-ish, etc....

Anyway, they look pretty good and I'm comfy...

2 days until weigh-in day!!!

04-05-2012, 11:55 AM	#4
Lady_Di Member How Do You Identify?: Homo sapien Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Home Posts: 353 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,486 Thanked 1,486 Times in 315 Posts Rep Power: 16304880	Stretched and great work out in the pool today, did not over do, as I tend to. I am not the grrrrl I used to be, and shall not over stretch that darned achilles tendon no more! Actually seriously I hurt my achilles last fall from stretching too much, too hard, whatever... but it felt so good at the time~ My body has excellent muscle memory and craves to be worked as I used to many many moons ago. For me, I have to practice moderation and listen to my body's other voices. The ones that do not like to nurse an injury for years, ad nauseum, for example. The good news however, is the achilles, which still gives me much pain (even though I am much nicer to it on a regular basis)... got me to the podiatrist, who ordered me to wear heels. I love that. A phrase I never thought I would hear from a foot doctor. He even gave me inserts and cushions for all my shoes, including my running shoes, which I do not run in, btw. I do low impact walking, hiking and what not. Not into sacrificing my joints now for the sake of moving. I want to keep what I have, preserve function. Not do any more damage than I have to. Jillian Michaels would hate me~ (probably not :-) ) I believe she and her ilk help a lot of orthopedic surgeons get a lot more clients. And yet, I adore the woman, admire the puck out of her. Inspiration comes from the strangest places. Mostly from those in the pool with me, the older Silver Sneaker bunch, that are in that pool each and everyday. Suiting up and showing me... again. a theme, no? Socializing and getting moving, excellent for the heart and soul, imo. Spark People works for me, which I am now checking into again. I forgot how good it can be to be accountable to my own self and utilize that nutrition tracker, exercise tracker, too. Suiting up and showing up... once again! More than half the battle somedays. WW, I joined for research purpose, but I refuse to pay good money on the support. Spark People is free. My favourite word these days. And many many many different support groups, experts in fitness and nutrition, including some of the best online workout videos I have ever seen. Coach Nicole RAWKS! The Butch Femme contingent has our own team, too! But other teams are very active and welcoming, affirming. I love it there. It is about fitness, lifestyle, making permanent changes you can live with the rest of your life. Gotta love that. It does a body, mind and soul good. Last edited by Lady_Di; 04-05-2012 at 12:01 PM. Reason: sparkpeople.com

04-05-2012, 01:15 AM	#8
Gentle Tiger Moderator How Do You Identify?: As a Tiger of course Preferred Pronoun?: Not the Old Man Relationship Status: Two Tigers Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 7,492 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 18,001 Thanked 15,990 Times in 3,992 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Hi, My Name is Gentle Walking Tiger. Clearly I am possessed! I just completed 5.18 miles. I came home from service/Sedar Dinner/clean up, and a few other matters at the church, changed clothes and went walking. I just have to do it. So I did. The goal is to be consistent. Drinking water and eating yogurt. Thank you. __________________ Please like

04-04-2012, 08:19 PM	#7
Hollylane Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: . Posts: 11,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,694 Thanked 26,362 Times in 5,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	Alright Gemme, you convinced me...Back to Zumba. I love it, I don't know why I stopped going. I pretty much do that at home along with many other exercises my trainer has given me, but going to the class was a lot of fun. Though, I think I will try the one at Curves instead of my regular gym full of what I refer to as "lemmings"... I have never posted in here, but I think it is about time. Since last May, I have lost 72 pounds, and have only gained and lost the 2-4 pounds of water weight that likes to annoy me with its coming and going. Those of you that know me, know that I was very sick for a number of years, and gained quite a bit of weight. I won't go into details, but it was after a major gastric surgery to improve my digestion, that I was able to get up and be active again. It was not a weight loss surgery. I currently have a trainer, but only for accountability, focus and technique help. He drives me, and I like limping out of there every week moaning about what a good job he does. I am proud of myself, and what I have accomplished, and continue to accomplish. I still have weight to lose, and while it will make me feel better aesthetically, the majority of the drive I have to continue working hard, is for my health, which has improved dramatically. I have many days where I am not successful with making myself get up and do my exercises, but less days where I have trouble making the right food decisions. There are times, not many, that I do indulge in foods that are not healthy for me, but I am able to get right back on track the next day. Not working out is the most self-sabotaging thing that I do. Sometimes I wish I had a support network like WW. Most of the attempted food sabotage that happens in my life, comes from people I work with, who have zero understanding of my nutritional needs, and zero desire to understand. I think all of you are wonderful, and should be proud of yourselves every day for all of the things you do to stay/get healthy. End rambling...

04-05-2012, 06:23 AM	#10
Scorp Italian Stallion How Do You Identify?: DNA Usually... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In a van, down by the river.. Posts: 2,702 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,557 Thanked 4,714 Times in 1,263 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Guess what?! I fit into a half size smaller jeans. I usually like my things "not fitted" to my body. Meaning I like loose clothing, always have. So this morning I had a bunch of clothes in a pile that need to go up to the attic because some don't fit and others are heavy sweaters which I need to put away. I admit, I've had these aside for about a month or longer because I'm rearranging my room here and there. Anyway, I pull these jeans out of the pile and put them on and they feel a tad snug, but not enough that I'm gonna regret wearing them all day. So I asked my wife if they looked ok and she said yes. I was like, "good, so I don't have camel toes right"? She laughed and said "no". She would have told me if they looked tight, camel toe-ish, etc.... Anyway, they look pretty good and I'm comfy... 2 days until weigh-in day!!!