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| Motivation | from a slacker | Aug 08 2008 16:07 (UTC) |
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What have I done right? 30 minutes on the elliptical, moderate effort 20 minutes weight lifting, light to moderate effort No 'sweet treat' after my dinner last night. I drank water instead of diet soda for lunch yesterday. I ate yogurt for breakfast yesterday, and it was so satisfying. Why did I ever stop eating it? I think it needs to be an every day think with me. I'm really going to try to ease up on the sweets thing. |
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| Motivation | Frustrated rant with no fire | Aug 08 2008 16:02 (UTC) |
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I agree completely. This is exactly what I struggle with. It was my health that motivated me to lose weight a few years ago. I was strict, told myself 'no', and meant it. I didn't make excuses or give myself much leeway. But that changed gradually. 'Oh, one bite won't hurt, just a few fries, etc..'. While most of the time, this would be true, it is always inevitably more that 'one bite'. For me, I need to find that fire again -- that desire to be as healthy as I can be. I try to scare myself by watching shows about health, and how carrying extra pounds affects you. And it is disgusting! And disturbing. What am I doing to myself? But I don't seem to be scared enough. So I'm done trying to trick myself and I'm just trying to be real. I have to do it. I will have health problems in the future if I don't. We have to do what we have to do. No way around it. |
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| Motivation | from a slacker | Aug 07 2008 01:05 (UTC) |
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Other people's perceptions of me have always played a major roll in my self-esteem. I could blame an aunt who made fun of my 'spare tire', when I was a pre-teen. But I was never fat, all through my high school years, but always thought I was. I compared myself with others all the time -- they always seemed skinnier. I know now that I was the one considered 'hot' by the boys anyway. They do like a few curves. But I never knew it. Or didn't believe it. So, I blame myself for comparing to others and letting other people's off-handed comments take much more weight than they deserved. I've done slightly ok for my diet today. Not good enough. And I have not yet exercised and don't think I will today. I'm not going to give a bunch of excuses. I could and I should, but I'm not going to today. Tomorrow, I will have a plan. It will start out with toast and yogurt for breakfast. Lunch is up in the air -- no idea yet. Maybe a snack with some carrots, string cheese. Dinner will be grilled chicken breast, broccoli, and brown rice. Sugar free pudding for dessert? Or is it better to just skip it all together, and try and loose my sweet tooth? |
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| Motivation | from a slacker | Aug 05 2008 20:41 (UTC) |
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ha -- yes, why is it that I feel like I need to EAT all of the bad stuff to get it out of the house. Why can't I just throw it out? I also like it when we buy the junk that I don't like. My husband loves oatmeal raisin cookies. I won't touch them. He likes it, because they last a long time ( no one eats them but him), and I like them because they don't tempt me. And to reply to freedomfrom, Yes! I don't really care about 'why', or maybe I'm just sick of trying to figure it out. Who really cares 'why'? It doesn't matter. I know I eat emotionally, so I just need to do something else. I want to eat like a normal person, but duh -- I don't have a normal relationship with food, or I wouldn't be in the shape I'm in. I just want to be real. No excuses, no blame, no pity parties. I want this. And I do want it more than a Snickers. Went to the Y this morning and took my daughter with me. She's old enough now to use the machines. I think she liked it, but wished she'd brought her book. She is going out for cross country this fall ( 7th grade), and it's recommended that they start running a mile 3 or 4 times a week now, so the first practices won't be so hard. I might as well go into training with her, even though I don't think I could run mile. |
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| Motivation | from a slacker | Aug 04 2008 19:20 (UTC) |
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As of this morning I weighed 194 pounds. At 5'5", that is obese. My first goal is to just be 'overweight'. I need to be about 180 for that. No chocolate, no seconds. Measured portions, fruits, veggies, lean protein, whole grain, lots of water, less diet soda. See, I know what to do. Now, so I just don't go help myself to that Snickers bar that's sitting in the fridge...... I'll be posting my weight again next Monday. |
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| Motivation | from a slacker | Aug 01 2008 16:56 (UTC) |
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| Hey thanks everyone! I don't need any coddling or hollow encouragement. I need reality. I am one of those people who whine about being fat, but don't do anything to change it. I guess I justify it because I do exercise regularly. But big deal. I have muscles under layers of fat. Probably slightly better than no muscle tone, but not much. I've had one doctor really get on me about my weight ( female) and another kind of shrug it off ( male), basically saying yeah I could lose some weight, but I'm in good health otherwise and there are so many women in way worse shape than me.... I get both points. But I don't think my health will stay good if I keep abusing my body. So tomorrow morning first thing, I will weigh myself. And I will post it here. I'm guessing around 195 or so -- I'm 5'5". Eh-- it's probably worse. I am going to keep track of the calories too. That is a reality check in and of itself. Sometimes I find myself forgetting things though. I need to write it down as soon as, or maybe even before, I eat it. As far as being a bad mother -- yeah, probably right there too. My kids have much better eating habits than I do right now. They do love the junk food, but they eat lots of good stuff too. And they stop eating when they are full. Yes -- they stop eating when they are full. They eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full. They are setting the good example for me, and I'm ignoring it. I do not want them to pick up my habits. So I must change them. I can take all the tough love you care to give me. |
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| Weight Loss | Barbara Jean (Reba) weight loss | Dec 11 2007 20:59 (UTC) |
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She's too fat -- she's too thin!!! Sometimes we just can't win. I don't know much about Melissa Peterman's story. I love Reba, and good old B.J. is my favorite character. I think at one time she was actually pregnant on the show. I don't know when though. But yes ---- she gained some excess weight, then she lost it. Maybe lost a little too much, IMO -- but I remember that show where she 'debuted' her this self, and I'm not sure she's still quite that thin. Maybe she's found a place where she's comfortable and healthiest. I think she's a riot --- LOVE HER-- and I hope she's happy, whatever size she is. |
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| Motivation | 180's Club | Jul 19 2007 22:30 (UTC) |
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| Thank you to jolly81. It really helps to know people are going through the same things I am. It can be so discouraging to want something so much, but keep failing at every attempt. I guess a better way to look at it is not that I've failed, but I've learned. I'm progressing, and I will get it right. Each mistake and bad choice just takes me one step closer to what I want to achieve. That may be just a lot of nonsense, but if I don't look at it that way, then I might as well just throw in the towel and eat myself to 200+ pounds. Wouldn't take long, I'm sure! This is why quitting is not an option and why I have to try to stay positive. If I give up, I won't stay the way I am... I will add pounds left and right. And my health will suffer. I'm healthy now, except for some cholesteral issues, but I know that will change too as I get older, if I don't shed some more of these pounds. |
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| Motivation | 180's Club | Jul 18 2007 13:56 (UTC) |
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| I posted here a long time ago, and was close to leaving the club. Now, I'm not even quite sure if I'm still in it -- but I went the other way! I'm determined not to weigh in till August and also determined to be smart, get stronger and healthier by then. I'm hoping I will actually be in the 180's, and that I will be here for a short time. I have been spinning my wheels for so long -- maybe it's good that I've gained a bit if only to wake me up and make something happen. | |||
| Motivation | 180's Club | Jul 15 2006 02:18 (UTC) |
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| Hello! My first post!! Boy, is this the club for me. I'm very happy to be in it. I hover around 189 - 190, but I think you'll let me in! I have been STUCK here for ages. But I know why. I'm' not baffled by it. I'm frustrated with myself. I do great for a few days, and can really feel it, but then I fall back into the deep pit of fried food and chocolate. The only positive thing I can say is that I've been able to get out of my funks, and get back on track more easily than in the past. Before, if I would go 'off the wagon', there was no getting me back on. I would gain back every pound, and then some. But I have at least been able to sustain. I haven't gained. Haven't LOST either, and it's been a long time. I need to get serious, and drop some pounds, and get in the right frame of mind, before my summer is over, and I go back to work. I think once I really get going, it will be easier to stick with it, when school starts again. ( I'm a preschool teacher) Here's to the 180's club, and leaving it in the dust very soon! |
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