Posts by dxtreme45

Original Post by moonpie711:

Try not to beat yourself up! It was one day, one muffin!  Maybe you could make the one day when they have these coffee breaks your treat day where you get to chose one treat they bring in and eat it without guilt!

I agree with moonpie (cute name). We are entitled to a treat every now and again. I mean, we hold ourselves to our diets with regularity. Push ourselves to do better every single day. I wish I could remember where on CC that I read the post where it was said that we shouldn't feel guilty for treating ourselves once in a while after we have met a specific goal.

If you are worried about falling off the wagon so to speak, why not speak with whomever is responsible for planning these events and ask them to put something healthy on the menu? Its worth a shot. Or better yet, on the days you know that it is going to happen, bring your own snacks so that you won't be tempted. Just a thought.

Good luck.

I exercise in the mornings already, and go to bed pretty much at the same time every night, and get a minimum of 7 houts sleep. I didn't realize this will help boost my metabolism.

As for the proteins, I do believe that is one of my biggest challenges because I am still in the learning process about what to eat. I will also give the spice foods a try.

START     Sept 3-5:     173.6

Week 1.   Sept 10-12: 170.8
Week 2.   Sept 17-19:
Week 3.   Sept 24-26:
Week 4.   Oct 1-3:
Week 5.   Oct 8-10     
Week 6.   Oct 15-17:
Week 7.   Oct 22-24:
Week 8.   Oct 29-31:
Week 9.   Nov 5-7:
FINISH.   Nov 12-14:

Hi All.  I live in Western Palm Beach County.

Current weight:  173

Goal Weight:  140 (realistically, 150)

A lil extra: I'm also doing the Slim in 6. I have only been at it for 2 weeks. I'm hoping to see some progress soon.

Sleepybum, that pic is almost a year old. If you were to see the pics I just took, you wouldn't be so nice.

I promise to keep you updated. I'm going to take new pics every two weeks to see if I see a difference in myself with proper exercise and diet.

Thank you.

OK Tatybear,

I took the challenge.  I didn't do it the exact same day, but I got off my duff and did it Sunday, Aug. 16.

I follow the instructions from someone else's post about getting started running.  I ran a block, walked a block until I made it back home.  My motivation to finally run? I had to use the bathroom so bad (lol) and was a long ways from home (lmao). I really don't care wha made me do it. The point is, I feel great knowing that I CAN DO IT!

So I'm going to make it a habit. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Those are my days to run.

I also plunged in a ordered the Slim N 6 program.  I don't know what impact it will have, but I think like this. Any exercise program is only as good as the person doing it right.

Anyhoo.  Thanks for the motivation.

Thank you so much. I reallly need to read this. 

I didn't know about the number  of calories it would take to actually gain a lot.  I believe it is more water gain than anything else. I do drink a lot of water, I'm back on my diet (Dr. Ian) and I work out in the mornings and again in the evenings, taking a break once a week

Octo-Luv, I find that swapping out exercises on a daily basis helps to keep me very motivated in that area.  For example, I may box and play baseball, etc. today, but tomorrow, I will do strength training and yoga.

I can honestly see the result in the way my clothes fit me.

I think I'm just disgusted because of my lack of self-control this weekend.  This dieting/exercise is really new to me and I'm constantly wondering if I'm doing it right.  How long am I going to stick to it. So I push myself to prove to myself that I'm not a quitter. 

I'm going to try to follow both of your advice with a lot more confidence.

Again, thank you both.

XTremely Grateful!