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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 13 2007 21:07 (UTC) |
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| Thanx for the support, all :-) And keep up the good work
Kiigan-Pride will be a great time.. last year was my first ever and I had just moved here so I didnt really know anyone.. still a great time but promising to be so much better this year!! Ive planned to bring little healthy snacks to complement the jello shots (the boys make sure to offer sugar free haha! gotta love 'em) and beer.. bet San Fran's was incredible! I've never been to CA ironically enough but plan on it soon.. Enjoy your trip, buy lots of fun things, and have a great time!! |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 13 2007 18:51 (UTC) |
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| Srd- good plan to break the plateau! and 140 is still a good # anyway :) I do recommend a gym membership if you're looking to up your cardio tho.. Mine has made it so much easier. I pay 24/month and get access to all locations in my state. There are classes, too (free) but I havent really taken them (i took cardio kickboxing one Sat and said never again.. I was gasping for air by the half hr mark lol) Also, I saw the google map thing on Myspace.. too funny! I didnt realize it took 30 days though haha.. there's some cardio for ya :-p
kiigan-sorry to hear about the job thing. But retail therapy does help (especially if someone else is paying lol!) Besides, you've had this trip planned.. ENJOY it and pamper yourself (hottub, new clothes, new surroundings woooo hooooooo!!!! Im jealous!).. save the stress for when you get home :) unicat-No worries about 143.. you know why it hasnt gone down so you're not 'stuck' or anything.. just keep up all the great work you've been doing! It will def pay off even more :) Teen-Good attitude about yesterday. sh*t does happen. And then we move on! Great job getting back on track and staying positive. Also, the hike sounds like fun! I'm glad you kept your distance from the snake lol but Im sure it was cool to see, nonetheless! Today's been a pretty good day so far though it's early and promising to be a slow day at work (most Fridays are). I kept today as my official weigh in though.. and was please/surprised (and questioning..) the number (138.5). Last night when I snuck on the scale just to peak, I was still at 140 so somehow I went down 1.5 lbs overnight.. I'm not knocking it though lol. Ill verify on my normal scale tomorrow a.m but I'm counting it. I was thrilled just to see the #. Well should start my work but will be around.. hope everyone's having a great day and looking forward to healthy weekends :-) |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 12 2007 23:15 (UTC) |
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| Carabo-yes! That's exactly how it is.. it's.. weird. Kinda like she's waiting for the relapse (or for me to rejoin her in our once ritual midnight munchies lol). Normally, she's so supportive of everything I do, and when I first started this, she was very supportive.. but now that I'm not 'trying' anymore im 'doing' the sentiment has changed. I'm hoping tho that it's like kiigan was saying-shell continue to make progress herself and understand 'why' i want this and that it's healthy. (i also sent a hinge of jealousy.. way to hit the nail on the head kiigan lol! and thank you for the advice!)
You guys have all made me feel so much better. Im 100% on track today food-wise and got in a good workout..feels good. Weigh-in day is either tomorrow or Sat (I may keep sat. as the day because I have more time to go to the gym with the scale that I base things off of. I dont like to switch scales bc numbers change lol) Unicat-Great job at Sam's! one and one is nothing terrible! Congrats on the willpower! McB-congrats on making good restaurant choices! I don't know of any other low cal foods there but you did great! |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 12 2007 20:07 (UTC) |
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| Thanx for such fast responses/encouragement everyone..Srd-I feel healthy for the most part, and strength train etc too..so you could be right about her just not being used to it.
kiigan-it started as just playing around.. but last night it wasnt playing around anymore..When we first met, I was 135 but steadily gained through the relationship (as did she). I got to the point where I couldnt allow myself to gain anymore (I was overweight once, I promised myself I'd never be again)..I don't think she took me seriously at first but now that the loss is noticeable she seems resentful or negative bout it. Hopefully it will blow over..it did make me question my goals though, but I guess they're MY goals and I have a right to them right lol..She's coming to the gym with me alot lately, too so maybe soon she'll understand firsthand. Ill be checking up on journals later today.. can't wait to read! |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 12 2007 19:07 (UTC) |
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| Morning all! Your picks are so much fun to look through! Lookin' good!
Not a lot of time this a.m but wanted to say hi.. kinda down today because of something my girlfriend said to me last night.. she looked over at me and said that I looked anorexic and pale/sick.. I may have been pale because I hadnt been feeling well yesterday (stomach issues big time lol.. and not in the company of my own home haha) but I was really bothered that she said that.. (Im 5'7, 140.5.. goal weight is 135.. that's fine right?) I eat all the time.. some days going over my limit.. she seems to think I don't eat enough. At first, it almost through me for a loop..I began re-analysing in my head if I was healthy if I really wanted to lose weight or if I looked bad.. I was then thinking of whether or not my cals/protein/etc were in check, and came so close to just eating extra dinner just in case. I didn't though, thank heavens..I know it shouldnt bother me, but just the fact that I started re-analyzing everything made my head hurt and began to confuse me lol.. |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Apr 11 2007 21:53 (UTC) |
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| Hang in there mom_kyra..as I mentioned before I'm the same way when i get to my goal weight. What I've done when the urge to binge simply wont go away is try to change how Im thinking--instead of "I really want that candy, it doesnt matter I got my weight, I deserve it and I cant help but it eat it" i remind myself of the hours spent working out to get to that goal and that one candy bar=20 mins of moderate intensity cardio.. and how much I am not in the mood for that or the emotional beat-up I take from the binge and from extra workouts. I then go to the closet..find what I was wearing before I got to my goal weight, and remind myself where I was (and don't want to be again).. or I recall summer coming and think of what that binge would look like glued to my gut in the bikini I hope to be wearing. Eventually, I get to the point where I realize, it's just food. It's nothing spectacular. Most of it isnt even that satisfying. it doesnt control me. I DO. Then I find something else to do to occupy the time.. not something sedentary.. anything from taking out the trash, taking a walk, running erronds etc. I don't know if this helps or if it's just a really long rambling lol.. but I hope something may help.. good luck and hang in there! | |||
| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 11 2007 20:37 (UTC) |
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| That happened to me the other day too, unicat lol.. but sure enough the next morning when I stepped on the scale at the normal time, it was right where it should be..so no worries!
Aww kiigan, work??? what's that again? jk Speaking of which my break is up in 6 mins haha..and I havent eaten yet! |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 11 2007 19:44 (UTC) |
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| Carabo-I know what you mean about the cravings! Im not usually that bad but lately, it's been ridiculous! For snacks, I usually eat air-popped popcorn (throw some garlic salt on there and it's yummy! the air popper only costs around 14$ at walmart/target). At work, Ill munch SHELLED sunflower seeds.. they take so long to eat haha..The whole package (2.5 oz bag) has 220 cals in it, but I've been working on one for days and still have quarter of a bag..For the sweet tooth, Im finding sugar free lifesaver toffee flavor great (8.5 cals each, very rich and creamy tasting for what they are!) and Sweet n Low hard candies (they're big, last a while, and 6 cals.. not the greatest but do take the edge off!) And almost any fruit..apples are so good for you in so many ways (65 cals), grapes, and berries are all low cal too.
Srd-Great job stopping at 2 eggs! I wish my willpower was as good.. polished off 5 mini marshmellow eggs and 2 cookies last night.. then went to the gym to make them go away lol. One day I have to realize that the crime isnt worth the punishment! In terms of later cravings, I'd say having desert later could definately help.. kinda like, it's its own 'snack' rather than part of dinner, if that makes sense. Dharm-Good luck with the chin ups! theyre so hard..I've been doing the chin up assist at the gym..I've gotten down to 60lbs resistence (aka help lol) but can't do real ones yet. Have fun! Unicat-Way to Go for walking away from the easter candy..and CONGRATS on 141.5! I agree with you, too that what we're doing here HAS to be the 'right' way to lose and maintain. I'm down 60 even overall by making changes and counting (though I don't log anymore and havent for a while.. when I plateau I start for a few days then go back to just watching portions and keeping a mental tally).. congrats, too on 66.5! That's amazzinnnnng and has to feel so good Vcoop-haha! Im glad Im not the only one getting a late start in journal-land :) Teen-good job with the run and changing up your routine. Im not sure which one would be considered better but variety is definately good :-) Things are going pretty well today .. much faster than yesterday thank GOODNESS.. 2 gym trips in one day yestrerday--the usual a.m.. and the 'oops' pm.. That's not fun I might add. The Candy is so not worth it. Other than that though, nothing major happening..I peaked at the scale today just to see if easter had a bad effect or not.. seems not, Im right where I was (I don't usually see the scale move til thurs or later.. so this was good!) Ok all.. hope your days are going great!!! Keep up the good work! |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Apr 10 2007 21:59 (UTC) |
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| I agree with you entirely tully.. that's kind of what helped me stop before last night turned into a binge. I don't even LIKE mini marshmellow eggs lol. I loved them as a kid and so I bought them. I ate one and was like, woah.. why did i like these so much? another then realized.. is this worth the cals? Answer=no. It's a long process though.. it's awesome you've gotten to the point you are. Im working on it (and Ive definately noticed good changes) | |||
| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 10 2007 21:12 (UTC) |
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| Ok.. call me a little slow lol.. I just realized how to comment on people's journals and that I can receive comments.. Ive been on this site for a while but Im just getting into journaling. Sorry if anyone felt neglected and Ill be commenting soon! Promise :) Thank you all for your kind words and encouragment! | |||
| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 10 2007 20:36 (UTC) |
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| Thanx kiigan.. you're always so supportive :)
Sweat whisking underwear?? wow lol... you'll have to let us know how that goes haha! The day's not picking up here either, so I ate a big (good) lunch to make sure I was full on good stuff (boca burger, lotssss of broccoli, and an apple and a few baby carrots.. that's alot for me and Im very full from it.. but I was hoping maybe that'd make me uninterested in the mountain of candy.. so far, so good!) It's only 12:35.. <sigh> 5 hours and 25 mins to go :-p |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 10 2007 19:47 (UTC) |
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| Happy Tuesday, all!
Welcome Vicstudentoria and Sarah!! Kiigan-Congratsssss on clearing 140! Im so excited for you (and maybe a tad jealous haha.. but you deserve it for sure!) unicat-YAYYYY on a new low.. another Congrats!!!! Teen-I'm having fun with this now! Congrats to you tooooo on 142. I'm sure you're not losing muscle either.. too soon. I would gather that it's probably a good idea to let your muscles have a rest now and then, anyway. Be happy about ur #... you earned it! Tara-great job avoiding the snacks at work and on 141! Both are great accomplishments! My day's draggin' too Kiigan..Ug. And I came so close to blowing the cals last night, too. I put the jelly beans at work back but when I was making my partner's easter basket.. well.. I started to eat some of what i was putting into the basket haha (like 500 calories of 'some'.. wasnt even alot of food just high in cals, not fair). But, normally I would have just continued.. instead my roomie and I went to the gym and I burned off every single sugar calorie I had consumed and ended up safely at my 1200 for the day. Whew. Just hope today picks up some so I'm bussyyyy. Lastly, rock on with the # party everyone! No-Cal margaritas coming right up! it was so motivating/exciting to see so many of you reach goals/hit new lows and making so much progress today! I can't weight in daily.. it'd make me nuts lol.. I already think too much about those #s. But reading all this success makes me look forward to weigh-in day :) |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Apr 10 2007 18:56 (UTC) |
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| Akkiya- I COMPLETELY understand that.. I'm ok if I don't touch whatever the 'bad food' is.. when I do though, one leads to 2 which leads to all lol..
Lareina-I think it must be a full moon or something lol..yesterday was the closest I've come too.. I was filling my partner's easter basket (we do easter a day late lol) and I had avoided all the junk all day.. then I decided, just one mini marshmellow egg.. then just one mini reeses.. two mini marshmello.. five mini marshmellow.. and was able to stop.. but got home and my roomie was like, eat some cookies, theyre so good.. and they were LOL.. i ate one..would have had 2 or some of the other candy all over the house (and was already in the mindset that it was going to be a binge.. that whole loss of willpower/control or whatever). Then my other roomate said, hey, are we still going to the gym? She saved me! I forgot we made plans to go, so instead of another cookie, I got in the car.. and I cardio-ed away all appx 600 cals of sugar I had consumed (my daily calories for the day were really low, too only like 600).. we went to dinner and I got a salad no dressing or bad things.. and no more cravings after. I would call it a binge but I stopped. I worked off the cals. And got right back on track. So, to me, it's still day 8 binge free. But wow.. so close. It's really really helpful to know that there are others out there who go through this and understand it. Congrats on day 3 Shayna! It's awesome that things are picking up! Aum, it's great that you've made the decision to stop it now. We'll help you keep on track for sure :) It's a great place to vent frustrations to understanding ears, too Tully-I'm jealous that food doesnt do it for you anymore lol! I find that although I don't find alot of it mouth watering anymore.. I still find myself eating it.. kinda like, if it's something sweet and it's not quite what Im craving but it's sweet, Ill eat 3x as much of it to get the effect of being satisfied.. usually to no avail anyway. Congrats on making it that far and on 15 days! |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 10 2007 00:49 (UTC) |
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| Sounds like a hectic day unicat.. hang in there though! All that running around definately counts for something! Get hydrated, take a breather, and continue on the great track you've been on :)
I almost ate a handful of jelly beans.. I grabbed 'em had em 1/2 centimeter from my mouth and threw them away. I ate a bag of mini carrots. Definately not the same.. but no guilt comin along with that. ..an hour to go and away from the temptation! Por fin! |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 09 2007 22:29 (UTC) |
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| I agree Kiigan.. it's so sad to see young kids struggling with their relationship with food and the true concept of beauty..So many of younger girls on here I feel realize they have an ED, they just choose not to seek help professionally and try to deal with it themselves/through here. It is also discouraging for so many others reading who can't remember a day in their lives when they were 110 lbs (i never was.. and it would be dreadfully unhealthy if I strove for that). My younger sister recently lost alot of weight.. didnt say anything to us about wanting to.. when i read the posts here from kids her age, it makes me nervous.
So.. it's almost 230 here..I've resisted (SO FAR) such potential diet havoc..My partner and I always celebrate Easter the day after (we're on a budget lol.. so much more cost effective that way!) Anyway, I spent my lunch today sifting through mountains of 5 and 10 cent reeses pb cup fudge eggs, snickers, peeps, cadburys, and every other easter candy imagineable. I bought alot of it for the basket.. and the whole time, I was thinking, well it's just 10 cents so i should just eat one.. a little treat.. (yesterday's cookies werent treat enough? lol) Nonetheless.. I resisted it. It's still driving me crazy just cuz I have the big bag of goodies in the work fridge, and coworkers have jelly beans out everywhere that that dont want in their houses..ugh..On top of that, the water cooler is broken..so normally, when id get the urge to snack I was really just thirsty. There is no more diet coke in the machine, either. So i'm pouting and writing here lol.. Sorry to be so whiney..just trying not to break! Keep smilin' all! |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 09 2007 18:55 (UTC) |
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| Happy post-easter Monday, everyone!
I hope you all had fun, and I agree with the 'everyone stay on track today' sentiment for sure! Teen-I stumbled on Advantedge shakes at a gas station one random afternoon lol.. I buy them now from Albertson's, cvs, or walmart depending on the day. They remind me of chocolate milk. yum. kiigan-170 bpm is a great workout! The elliptical at my gym always yells at me after i surpass 158 stayin my heart rate's too high.. but I know what's too much more than that silly machine so I tend to ignore it. Keep up the good work! you're so close to the 140 mark you can taste it lol..and congrats on 9 jrs! Pretty-def don't give up. The scale doesnt define you. I liked the idea of going to bed bath and beyond or somewhere and finding a scale that's truest to your weight. It 20$ is all that's standing between you and your goal, it's worth spending it. vcoop-I totally relate to the wine and cheese thing.. I love a dry white wine..I inadvertently gave up wine because of cals but still emjoy a glass or two from time to time. I do like my diet tonic and vodkas, though.. and over the weekend Mighta over did the kamikazes haha.. but within my cals amazingly enough Unicat-Good job having yesterday as a maintenence day! Here, things are going pretty well.. I'm relatively happy about the weekend..Went out for the night on Sat, but managed to stay within my cals even with the alcohol.. (and i didnt even order mcdonalds with everyone at 2 am woo hoo!) Yesterday.. I definately didnt have a defecit but I don't think I went over maintenence cals either.. I had 5 homemade cookies though lol (not at once.. periodically through the day.. we had a bbq with all kinds of goodies.. and the cookies are the only thing that snagged me.. I had a turkey burger no bun with carrots and fruit instead of icecream and chips etc..unfortunaly tho, I had a happy meal for breakfast haha..even so, i wasnt hungry at dinner time so i didnt eat anything..) I don't weigh in daily but I don't feel bloated and icky..and started the day off healthy today.. so, a full weekend that didnt sabatorge the week before's work. It's been a long time! (oh.. and the shorts that I wanted.. seems I am a size 6 again.. (regular not jrs.. didnt try anything juniors this time around). I didnt buy them because I feel i can lose a little more before shelling out the cash (i reallly like them but i wouldnt normally pay so much for shorts, either LOL) Ok done rambling! Glad to be back on the computer and back among friends! have a great monday everyone! |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Apr 09 2007 18:15 (UTC) |
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| I'm right with you all on the weekends thing..I made a promise on this post that no matter what happened any other weekend, I was going to make it through this one binge-free (it's been a long time since I've been able to stop it on the weekends). It was hard especially with easter..but I did. today is day 7. One full week. I didnt eat particularly well yesterday and i think I went a little over my cals, but I didnt binge and started off on track this a.m. too (normally, after a night binge, I say hell with it, and finish off whatever it was from the night before.. in today's case, the cookie platter... I had 5 total sat-sun, at different times, and within my limits.. and I didnt touch them this a.m)
So.. back to the work week when it's easier.. (and Im still secretly hoping my roommates eat all those cookies!) Keep up the good work everyone! |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Apr 07 2007 22:46 (UTC) |
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| Congrats Shayna! You can do it :) I'm back again lol.. it's the weekends, see.. they're so hard! I was cleaning..and folding clothes etc when I remembered there is a 3lb bag of twizzlers in the drawer...I ate one and reached for another, then stopped, opened a diet coke and sit down here to type it away instead.. lame for a Saturday? maybe. If I can get thru Sat though I know Ill be ok tomorrow...ugh this is hard. Im alone in the house, too which makes things more tempting. I keep telling myself it's day 5 dont blow it.. | |||
| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Apr 07 2007 18:00 (UTC) |
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| HI all...So, albeit barely, today is day 5 for me... I almost lost it last night.. my roomate and I are pms-ing.. she broke out the chewy chocolate chip cookies.. when I start with them, I don't stop..and usually between the two of us we manage to polish off the lot of them, more my fault than hers... but I turned them down. I didnt have a single speck of the great smelling cooking. And I had steamed tofu veggies and brown rice for dinner..and a slice of fresh pineapple for desert. It was one of the first times I can say I went to the cabinet (several times) with the intention to snack but closed it each time--one of the first times I exhibited bone fide self control..that probably sounds dumb, but it's a big deal for me..
Momkyra.. I understand what you're saying.. I am 5 pounds away from my goal now (as of today's official weigh in, down 2.5 from last wk), and the urge to binge is stronger than it would normally be lol... this happened last time i got down to the goal-area too.. why IS that? Well.. keep up the good work everyone.. this is such a great support network... things today are going well on my end but it's early.. just 10 am lol.. and friends/food/fanfare I am sure are what the evening hold.. so I may be back.. thanks for listening..and thanx for holding me accountable/being there Lareina.. means alot! Oh well.. Im |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 07 2007 17:48 (UTC) |
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| Good morn' to all.. I actually made it online on a Saturday... a first, for sure! Anywayyyy.. I've been wearing super baggy guys jeans so I wouldnt know when I gained weight haha...I promised myself when I hit 140 I'd go to the store and try on these shorts I've been eyeing if for no other reason that to know what size Id be in..
So the big news... much to my utter surprise, (and after avoiding the official weigh in yest), the scale read 140.5 this morning! I was elated. Despite TTOM, I still managed to knock 2.5 off... it got me through what otherwise would have been a lackadaisical workout today, too.. which is good in case I end up going out later and need the cals back.. Next goal... cross the 140 barrier... I hope that one comes this coming week! Congrats to those having pants problems lol... what do you do when you lost the weight and have to buy a new wardrobe on a very tight budget?? hmm.. Okies.. enjoy your Saturday everyone and keep up the good work! I'm off to the malllllllllllllll!!! Didnt think that was on today's agenda.. but it is now :) |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 07 2007 01:02 (UTC) |
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| Last one for the day (and maybe the weekened but Ill try to get on tomorrow.. to say hi and for accountability purposes!)
Carabo-elliptical-wise, I am up to level 8 for 15 mins, then level 9 (in manual mode) for the 2nd 15 mins.. maintaining 80 rpms or higher. It's super hard.. this is new for me this week.. I was doing 15mins at level 5 then 15 at level 6 for a while which got me anywhere between 450-475 cals per half hour. When I first started with the elliptical (i was substantially heavier then, so I started really easy) I was doing 15 mins only, 5 good intensity (staying in fat-burn mode in terms of heart rate but not going too slow), then building up to 5 mins as fast as I could go (highest intensity), then 5 mins of the first intensity. One day, i felt like I could keep up the intensity for 6 mins.. then 7.. then it became a game lol. I get bored easily, so without some kind of mini challenge, I get off track. It's funny.. some may look at what I just typed and think it's impossible (others i am sure think it's a cake walk haha.. not me).. but it's amazing what our bodies are capable of doing and how much our bodies will work with us if we let them. I ellipticalled away 56 lbs haha..(well actually 70 but got off track lol). In terms of high protein drinks etc.. I like the Advant-edge chocolate fudge and french vanilla. They have around 20 grams of protein and 100 calories, 3g fiber and Im pretty sure only 1 or 2 of sugar. They're not super filling, but they do their job.. and at 100 cals. Ok all.. enjoy your weekends.. have fun but not toooo much! LOL..*repeats vow to stay on track this weekend!* |
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| Games & Challenges | Roll Call -- April Excercise Challenge | Apr 06 2007 22:09 (UTC) |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 06 2007 18:58 (UTC) |
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| Good morning to everyone and HAPPY FRIDAY! (though Friday for me is still a bit of a catch 22.. the work week struggle is done, but the 'keeping cals in check with friends' struggle is on full force.. ugh).
Kiigan-Hands off that brownie lol..I give you credit though.. with me, Id eat just a little piece, then in an hour just a little piece again, and by 5 id wonder who ate my brownie (the scale would be sure to remind me in the morning!) I think it's funny how so many peops here leave the extra food to their boyfriends...how are the boyfriends' weights faring with this ritual lol? srd-vodka and diet coke here lol.. I love v and tonic but most places don't have diet tonic.. When they do, it's mine! That was hard at first cuz Im a cosmo and long island fan.. but when I realized how many cals I was saving over my friends..it was well worth it. Congrats on the 139! On snow-no thank you! I moved to AZ from the east coast a little over a year ago.. it's 88 with a slight breeze and sunny. I'll never go back to the snow! (though Im going to hawaii next month and my girlfriend is convinced Ill love it enough to want to stay..im up for anywhere perpetually warm only lol) Unicat- yayyyyyyy on the new low! So close to breaking the 140 barrier! That's so exciting and you should definately pat yourself on the back :) My weigh in day is normally fridays..but for ttom, Im waiting til tomorrow instead (feeling particularly bloated at the moment, though Ive eaten very well and excercized like a maniac.. 512 today in 30 mins haha.. kicked the ellipticals butt.. i do detest that machine but it has been good to me.) I just figured, it's the weekend, and i don't want that dumb number to bum me out and have me making dumb cal choices out with friends on account of it.. I feel healthier, and for today, that's going to have to be good enough.. though im sure Ill post tomorrow with my official number.. Oh.. how do you get that ticker to show up in your profile? I can save the ticker but the code never seems to work when I just insert it into my profile.. I want one :-( |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Apr 06 2007 18:37 (UTC) |
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| Good morning all... I hope you are all doing well despite binges and congrats to those who are about to or have already cleared the month mark of being binge-free. Day 4 here, and for some reason, Im not craving that binge yet lol..but low and behold, the weekend is upon us.. in my world, the weekend more often than not=food/drink disaster. I made a promise though somewhere on here... i WILL NOT binge this weekend. Even if i do next weekend or every other one.. i won't this weekend (so someone keep me in check lol!)
The scale here is cooperating (albeit dreadfully slowly).. but I noticed that when hit a period of unexplained weight gain or a plateau, i just needed to change things up to get the pounds coming off again.. like, if you've been doing the same type/time or intensity of workout, your body is probably bored with it/used to it.. change it up and use different muscles or the sames ones at a greater intensity. I also noticed that, if one day a week, I went over my alotted 1200 (and ate my maintenence level or even a little above.. though not a BINGE haha!) It kinda got my metabolism back to burning stuff.. kinda like, it needs a little extra work so it doesnt get lazy... I don't know what info on this their is, but I know that for me, without fail, if I don't go over my 1200 one day per week, I will not lose a thing. Just some thoughts! YOU CAN DO IT to all that are starting over today or recently.. and a high five to those still pushing thru! |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 05 2007 19:09 (UTC) |
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| Good morning everyone :-) I hope you are all doing well! Seems there have been quite the numbers of successes since yesterday! CONGRATS to those who are losing and reaching new goals/lows!!! YAY! In terms of running sideways on treadmills, I am certain I'd be the one carried out on the stretcher.. great job for using new muscles and varying up the workout tho.. I'm getting bored with mine.. it's been bout the same thing for 4 weeks tomorrow and i bore easily lol.. I don't really have the space for videos etc at home so I'll have to figure something out. unicat-sorry to hear about that stressful situation.. Good way to look at it though-rooms ransacked=calories burned.. I react the opposite to stress.. I head for the snack cabinet (usually on a mission for chocolate..trying to work on that habit.) dj-totally hear ya bout wanting bad food when you're tired. I missed Sun-tues of gym time because I was exhausted.. meanwhile eating pizza and abhorring vegetables. Now, back at the gym thank goodness and with more energy, I love my broccoli again (though still quirk a brow to the idea of pizza...just less enthusiastically!) kiigan, upper body work is still good.. doesnt burn alot of cals today, but in the long run, doesnt muscle burn fat faster? So ultimately, you could very well have accelerated long-term loss.. and that's awesome :-) Things here are ok.. I ate really well yesterday (for the first time in a few days) and it felt good. I also hit 500 cals in half hour on the elliptical.. I've come close but never hit it.. today i managed 503 (plus wieghts and finishing with 10 min precor). Considering how the scale isnt agreeing with me the past few days(do you really gain water weight or whatever during ttom or is that a myth that we have convinced ourselves of to excuse weight gain??? or maybe it IS a real allergy to the 130s.. yeah. could be.), I was glad (tho surprised) that the motivation was there today for a good workout. I should get some work done now lol.. Again, congrats to those who are hitting their goals and making new ones!!!! |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Apr 05 2007 18:30 (UTC) |
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| Alex-I definately would not consider a piece of pizza or chocolate a binge though some people who are insanely healthy or have already exceeded their daily alottment may.. (for me.. that slice of pizza would be a gateway to other random things.. a bowl of cereal, then an icecream bar, then some pudding, then a pack of pb crackers etc etc) Or perhaps more than the amount of food consumed, a binge may be perceived just as a loss of control.. like when you know you're not hungry or you shouldnt but something pushes you to eat it anyway.
Lareina-I did the same thing! Last summer I had lost what I had wanted to lose but was still wearing only baggy capris and one piece bathing suits at the pool etcs A family friend came over and said 'put this on' to which my response was, 'oh i dont think so! I will never get my leg in their let alone my bum!' Sure enough, the shorts fit and so did everything else. It's like, ya get thinking 'big' and it's hard to think 'thin' when you actually get there if that makes sense? Anyway.. off to work for me.. and embarking upon day 3..yesterday I fought of a ttom binge.. didnt slip even a tiny bit.. Made for a good start to today! Keep truckin' everyone! |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 04 2007 21:06 (UTC) |
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| I had a whole other paragraph in there! Where did it go lol.. the sad part is I forget what it was about (I know it was encouraging words to everyone haha.. this is what happens when I try to multi multi multi task at work!!!) Sorry bout that! | |||
| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 04 2007 20:57 (UTC) |
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| Hey! The frozen jello/pudding is a GREAT idea.. sounds yummy! I'm going to the store on the way home specifically to pick some up :) I try to keep fruit around and i do love fruit.. but when one of those 'crazy lady' ttom cravings is goin' on.. it sounds very unappetizing. I've had the special k bars and they're tasty; i do find the sugar up and down has me craving another one not too much time after I eat the first one though. I found these 100 cal chocolate peanut butter rice crispy treats the other day.. they're good!
Thanks all for the info on the stationary bike. I had never heard of it either.. but it sounds like something I might try! I've been good with getting to the gym for 1.25 hr a day 6 days a week but when I start my new job (while still working the one I have) I'm going to be needing something I can do at home to supplement the exercise routine. I hate running so this sounds like a great alternative! Good luck on that exam ash.. and keep up the good work everyone! <3 Hope you are all enjoying the day.. great job on the tae boe.. I studied martial arts for a long time, and good technique will definately make the time you spend doing it more worthwhile. and |
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| Motivation | 140/130 club | Apr 04 2007 18:58 (UTC) |
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| So much to reply to! It's hard to keep up when I'm only around every few days lol.. sorry if I leave anyone out in responses.. I promise I've read them all.. just can't keep my thoughts as organized as some of you are able to, it seems!
Anyway..this weekend wasnt great for me either (weekend to include monday lol.. 3 days off track.. but hey.. im hormonal at the moment so I try to justify it that way not that the scale takes that into consideration when I step on it :( )So Djrizzo, I'll join you with starting over.. today is day 2 for me of being good. A clean start feels good though.. Protein-wise.. I love protein, too.. I usually bring a flame broiled all american boca burger to work (1 min 15 seconds in the microwave) It's 80 cals, 12 g protein and actually tastes good (the rest of the flavors Im not too fond of). Also, cottage cheese is yummy (better with pineapple!), and I get these awesome whole wheat (low carb i think, but I dont keep track of carbs). They, too are 80 cals each, have 8g fiber, and 10 of protein (and if you throw some meat in there, vavoom.. there's a high protein low cal wrap). When Im on the go, ill grab a pure protein smore or cookie dough bar.. theyre not spectacular but arent terrible and they're lower in cals that alot of others, (also have only 2 g of sugar, and 20g protein). Chloe, I got that binge email too.. I was thinking how envious I was of the person who binges only on lettuce, cabbage, and cardboard. Mine more resemble a box of cookies, several ice cream bars, and lots of chocolate lol..though it hasnt been quite that bad in a while :-p I've also noticed that coffee with one little creamr pack thing wards of cravings for a while.. what is that? I never used to drink coffee but just within the last 2 weeks or so, they ordered hazelnut coffee and it smelled good so i tried some and could stomach it.. and bam. Cravings left for at least 2 hrs! Well.. I suppose I should get to work! thankfully, theyre doing this 8 week lose weight challenge at work so they took away all those girl scout cookies. Whew. The cupboards at home though.. that's another battle in itself.. anyone conquer the pms sweet tooth, by chance? If so, please share the secret! luv and luck to all! |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Apr 04 2007 18:32 (UTC) |
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| Congrats on admitting it Scoutie.. I just did that a few days ago. I was embarrassed at first but feel better now that I did. Day #2 for me (again)..this is helping so much though..
Lareina, I totally hear ya on the compliments leading to the desire to binge.. last year i lost sooo much weight (went from 198ish to 132).. but by then.. people were constantly congratulating me and complimenting me and at first I liked it, but at home, I would use that as an excuse to have just one more icecream sandwhich.. which meant 3 more because there are 4 in a box.. a (big) bowl of cereal.. some chips.. etc and rationalizing myself that it wasnt a binge but my reward. Ended up leading to a cycle of bad eating so I just kinda gave up on all of it for a while (amidst alot of life changes too).. jumped back up to 150.. and promised myself to re-find and stay on the healthy track again..compliments or not. I almost binged last night, too lol.. but stopped. I, unfortunately, AM a high cal binger (terribly relentless sweet tooth) and I started with some cookies when my roomie interrupted and was like, wow, that's not like you..you had a big dinner and youre hungry for those cookies already? I felt bad and put them back (and thanked her later). My worst trigger is PMS though.. i have less energy for workouts and crave sweets sooo badly.. anyone who has conquered this hurdle fill me in on the trick! Meanwhile.. Ill be happy that at least I'm still on day 2 and not starting again from scratch.. thanx for letting me rant! it helps soo much to work through it! |
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