Healthy Weight Loss

[PinkieLee]

Hey y'all

I know, I know... long time, no hear! Even in my absence, I was still a faithful reader of this thread, cheering each and every one of you on.

As most of y'all know, 2012 has been rough as hell for me (and for many others). I totally let my focus on being healthy to be pushed to the back burner. I can blame stress, depression, & mass chaos all I want, but ultimately it was me.

I have gained back the 30 pounds I lost and added another 4 pounds to it.

Yesterday, I went to the store and loaded up on fruits, veggies & lean meats. I'm not doing WW right now, but am focusing on portion control, water intake, less processed food and trying to cut out fast food (except for Subway) and sodas. D and I both have acknowledged that we need to focus on our health. We are gonna do it together... even if she kicks & screams along the way

Luckily, the weather has cooled off here to a gorgeous 60 degrees... so we have plans to start walking at the park by our house in the evenings after work. We still have our gym memberships, that have been collecting dust since January, so we have no excuses.

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for showing up each & everyday... sharing & celebrating with us all every step of the way.

Game ON!

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Hey y'all

I know, I know... long time, no hear! Even in my absence, I was still a faithful reader of this thread, cheering each and every one of you on.

As most of y'all know, 2012 has been rough as hell for me (and for many others). I totally let my focus on being healthy to be pushed to the back burner. I can blame stress, depression, & mass chaos all I want, but ultimately it was me.

I have gained back the 30 pounds I lost and added another 4 pounds to it.

Yesterday, I went to the store and loaded up on fruits, veggies & lean meats. I'm not doing WW right now, but am focusing on portion control, water intake, less processed food and trying to cut out fast food (except for Subway) and sodas. D and I both have acknowledged that we need to focus on our health. We are gonna do it together... even if she kicks & screams along the way

Luckily, the weather has cooled off here to a gorgeous 60 degrees... so we have plans to start walking at the park by our house in the evenings after work. We still have our gym memberships, that have been collecting dust since January, so we have no excuses.

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for showing up each & everyday... sharing & celebrating with us all every step of the way.

Game ON!

So glad to see you back PinkieLee!

Don't be too rough on yourself about gaining the weight back....it's incredibly hard to keep it off, let alone keep losing, when we're going through intense stress and emotional stuff.

The good news.....you did this before, and you can do it again. We have faith in you!

[Andrea]

Good morning! I have to share.....

Yesterday on both the treadmill and the elliptical (or torture machine, as I call it), I was able to go twice as long as I have since restarting my health program. While not a great length of time (20 minutes and 10 minutes), it is a big deal for me.

I had encouraged myself not to focus on the discomfort of what I was doing but to challenge myself into going as far as I could. That made all the difference.

Keep up the good work, everyone.

[Cowboi]

Just finished a killer back, and chest workout!!! I love the bustin at the seams kinda feel!!!

[Rockinonahigh]

My reward is feeling better plus being able to get up and do the things I like,the bestthing is watching my chubby santa belly shrink.I know lots of my weight gain is because of steroids I have taken over the years for my back problem and sinus probs.I finaly got my Doc to realise im not standing at the fridge at 2:a.m. raiding the thing,it only took months of hunting ALL my medical records from over the years.

[*Anya*]

One thing I did that not everyone may be able to do, is to move my full-length mirror into the kitchen.

I have it right next to my refrigerator.

That's an appetite killer, I will tell you that.

Makes me think two and three times about whether or not I am really hungry and secondly, if I really am, if what I am planning on eating is the best choice for myself.

Still totally off sweets. This week alone at work, I said no to coconut macaroons and a chocolate baby shower sheet cake. Two favorites, too.

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by *Anya*

Still totally off sweets. This week alone at work, I said no to coconut macaroons and a chocolate baby shower sheet cake. Two favorites, too.

Bravo my friend! It's hard to turn down the goodies, especially our favorites.

I know that it would be much harder for me if I worked in our headquarters offices instead of at home. Every time I go there, people are constantly bringing in treats, inviting people to come finish off the luncheon from whatever meeting went on, and going on Starbuck's runs.

I salute all of you who deal with those challenges at work.

I'm still plugging away....no gain or loss for this week. Did miss a workout at Curves...just too sore from overdoing physical work in the house and yard...so figuring it probably all works out. I am planning on taking the dogs for a nice, long beach walk tomorrow....and having a swim this afternoon.

Have a great weekend everyone!