Posts by ajtimes24u

Well I worked out today in the gym for about 45 minutes.  Nothing to trenuous but at least I got there.  I also walked around a fair for about 4 hours so that was good and I ate reasonably.  I feel good.  I was thinking why is it that when I put my mind to something I can do it but as soon as I give up I give up.... WHY WHY WHY...lol

Trainer I didn't beat myself up yesterday although I did think about what I did and felt kind of bad. Not bad  but I know that the scale would reflect what I ate and it sure did this morning but I know that its not fat but its just the mere fact that I ate like I did and the number went up.  Its a crazy yo yo . 

Today I plan is to eat well and not to go over board.  I think if I can have a day of indulgence and then get back to normal the next day then I can feel better about myself. 

I would like to learn more about this clean eating.  I read about it online but I am not sure what it is exactly.  What is clean food...lol

Could you give me an idea of what clean eating is.  I have a party on friday and I want to try and lose the bloat from TOTM.

Megan thank you for not making me feel bad.  Reading your post gave me a sense of happiness.  Well it put a smile on my face because I was saying yes to every statement you made.  Its a combination of everything you said as well as I just dont feel like counting today but tomorrow I am going to get right on track.  I need to or else I will lose the momentum...

Besides I don't think I reached 2000 calories so I think I am just fine...

Kathie we love it here.  Its quiet but its beautiful.  My kids enjoy being out doors with out having to have me right by their sides.  I can be in the house while they are infront .  Its just great.  We are a little far from the family but they come up often so its not a problem.. 

I'm having a problem today.  Its the TOTM and I am craving carbs carbs carbs.  I can't keep my mind off of having like bread, chips something not good.  I am going crazy.  This morning I made myself a grilled cheese sandwhich with a whole wheat hero its was so good melted cheese and tomatos  OMG!! I want another one.  I just made one for my son who is 3 and everytime he takes a bite I want to take a bite also...lol How crazy is that...  HELP 

You know now that you mention about my bowels not working properly.  I noticed that when I wasn't eating I would only go once or twice a week now I go constantly.  Sorry to be so vague.  I never put two and two together to figure this out.  Thanks...

I agree kathie.  I have 3 boys and they have seen me go from eating nothing to eating everything yet telling them to eat healthy.  My oldest son is not fat but he is on the heavier side.  9 yrs old 5 ft and 103 pounds.  Not that bad but he can lose some weight because it will help with his asthma but now I see him weighin himself every day and saying he wants to lose 100 pounds so that he can be skinny.  UGH!! I tell them to eat healthy and they will be stronger and healthier but they are watching me and its not good.  My middle son who is 3 ft 7 and weighs like 55 pounds says he is fat and used to throw up after he ate.  OMG I couldn't believe this was happening. I never threw up my food infront of them or not infront of them..  That is something I would never do I would rather starve myself then do that and for them to start getting these negative images of there bodies really gave me a wake up call.  It was shocking that not only were they copying my actions but they are boys and they are experience these things.  BIG EYE OPENER.  So I know what you are talking about Kathie about the kids.  I talk about healthy eating now and now I actually sit down and eat with them so things have gotten alot better.  I just have to plan ahead and cook things that I can eat with them.  Each day it gets easier and I think about these stories I have just told you and makes me never want to hurt my kids the way I was unconciously.  Wow never said that before.. Feels good to share..

Super I weigh myself everyday sometimes twice a day and it drives me nuts.  I have learned to accept he fluctuations throughout the day but when it comes day by day it drives me crazy although I know that it is very possible for it to be just water or salt.  I guess because I can't exactly figure out what it was I did wrong...

Great Job!! I haven't really lost any weight but I did lose the 3 pounds I put on in a day...hahaha  One thing I have learned is that I can still eat food and be at the same weight as opposed to not eating losing then when I start eating I gain like 3 pounds in one day and after a few days I lose it again and start off where I started.  Its a vicious cycle but at least I am eating 1400 calories for the past week.  I just wish I would see the scale moving down already.  I know its too soon but hopefully I will see something next week..

welcome wyogirl.  I know we can do this.  Congrats on your weight loss continue the good work..

Today has been a good day so far this planning ahead of time is doing great...

I love that you have such a great plan of action.  I wish I would be so focused and be able to make a plan like that for myself.  Great JOb and Good luck...

Hi, Kathie

Welcome.  I also did WW worked well I lost 65 pounds on it about 7 years ago.  I have tried to go back and do it but 1. can't afford it, 2.  I can't seem to keep up with the points and I always feel hungry when I get to a certain point amount.  With CC I am able to plan ahead and see how much I will be eating for the day and make adjustments as I go.  I lost 5 pounds being on CC so I know that it works and the support is tremendous.  If I dont get on once in a while just to see how everyone is it bothers me and it also keeps me on track.  Good luck and congrats on starting over for the last  time...

I always make sure that I have 200 calories extra left over for the day and then I say I am not eating past a certain time at night.  Usually its like 10pm but that changes to 11 pm but never later than that.  I believe as long as you dont go over your calories for the day you can spread them out as you  like..

Hi, Robin.  I too have learned that if I dont count calories I tend to fall off the wagon.  Although I sometimes see it as a crutch and bothersome I know that in order for me to get to the point where I would like to be I must deal with it.  Sometimes I feel it can be tidest and time consuming but I now try and post a head of time.  Yesterday it worked wonders because I knew my calories for the day ahead of time and ate everything I wanted and still had enough calories left over for a snack...yea yea. 

I hate the fact that I keep starting over that is why I said this is gonna be my last time..  I just want to continue my healthy weight loss journey and get to a weight where I am happy. 

I would love to stay in contact as I am on and off all day long.  So if this is a place where you feel comfortable.  Welcome aboard....lol

By the way congrats on your loss.. FABULOUS!!!  I too once lost 65 pounds and kept it off for 6 year then had my last son and trying to get rid of 15 pounds now.  WE CAN DO THIS...

I guess no one is starting over.