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| Weight Loss | 5'3'' members thead for weekly check in :-p | Sep 21 2008 19:54 (UTC) |
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Hi folks, can I get on here too. Have tried this before and the accountability worked pretty well for me. Made some major life changes though and really lost control of everything that was working. Here are my stats: 18lifetogo 124/124/110....0
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| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Aug 03 2007 07:54 (UTC) |
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| Hi all-- Still here but need a restart. I'm at my heaviest weight in years but I really want to beat this in a healthy way...my habit would be to cut calories drastically, but really want to force myself to stick this out the slow healthy way. |
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| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jul 28 2007 19:57 (UTC) |
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| Please restart me for today. | |||
| Weight Loss | Alli Anyone? | Jul 26 2007 06:57 (UTC) |
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| Thanks all for sharing your experiences. I bought a starter kit
too and am considering starting this weekend. I know some folks
were poo-pooing the pill as a gimmick or waste of money, but I tend to
think that if there's anything that might make me think twice about
grabbing a fatty chocolate bar at work when facing a stress craving,
which has proven potential to spiral into a stuff-my-face-fest,
its knowing what the ugly side-effects might be. True, true, I
should be able to talk myself out of the chocolate bar with positive
thoughts and food logs, knowing that the fat around my mid-section
isn't really a pretty side effect either....BUT, I wouldn't really be
here if it were that easy for me. After 18 years of this, I'm so tired
of letting myself down, if someone offered to punch me square in the
nose every
time I pop that first bite of chocolate into my mouth, I would almost
consider it :) Thanks again for letting us know how its going for you all. |
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| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jul 21 2007 06:21 (UTC) |
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| Rats! Need a restart. It's my own fault...I slipped down too low in my calories for a couple of days until I was so famished that ... whammy. SPLURGE! | |||
| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jul 16 2007 07:12 (UTC) |
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| Hi all...still here and still clean. Have to say that working out and starting to see results is more motivating than the post-its in my car, but who cares... I'm still clean. | |||
| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jul 08 2007 23:15 (UTC) |
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| Can I get a restart for Jul 8. Had a slip up yesterday, but
considering its already afternoon and I'm already back on track today,
sad as it sounds, that's progress for me. Trying something new too...took a booklet of Post-its, numbered the pages 35-1, and keeping it in my car. Each morning I'll peel off the number for the day before, and make any notes on it if I slipped. I tend to be weakest in the afternoon on my way home from work...so hoping that looking down at that "Day 30" or "Day 20" sheet on my drive home from work will help me reset my focus and stay strong through those 3-4 hours of weakness. Also thinking it might help change my thinking to "hey, I've stayed clean 9 out of 10 days...that's good," instead of thinking, "well, I screwed up yesterday, feel bad about it, must eat sweets, sigh...maybe I'll get back on track tomorrow." |
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| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jul 04 2007 08:15 (UTC) |
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| I agree Dee...and I've noticed that the last time I did really well for a long time always seemed easier than this time?!?? | |||
| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jul 03 2007 04:23 (UTC) |
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| i need a restart. A bad cold sidelined me from exercising, which, added to my need for comfort, got me in trouble with the old stand-by...chocolate. | |||
| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jun 29 2007 05:49 (UTC) |
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| Just wanted to share a success story with you all. Being two days into a bad cold, I'm in desperate need of comfort. I even convinced myself that my sore throat deserved some ice cream. But I've been doing so good for two weeks now that somehow I turned myself around from the ice cream feezer and instead, bought some york mints (90 calories), had some soy milk (creamy and comforting), and bought a jug of orange juice (vitamin C). Actually feel like I got all my needs taken care of without going overboard Now, I just have to be careful that I don't get cocky...that's when it gets dangerous. | |||
| Games & Challenges | ROLL CALL - JULY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE! - Sign Up HERE!!!! | Jun 28 2007 05:39 (UTC) |
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| I'm in. Current weight: 120 Goal for July: 5 lbs |
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| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jun 24 2007 23:50 (UTC) |
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| I'm still here and clean. Somewhat proud of myself for making it
through last night. Some friends hosted an open bar extravaganza
but I made it through unscathed...a drink or two, just to be social,
but didn't touch the greasy bar food or raid the fridge when I got
home. Yeah. On the friends and family sabotage note...that's still one of the hardest things for me. I will say I'm getting better at turning people down...hoping that if I keep turning them down now when I'm feeling strong, that in the future when I may not be feeling so strong they'll get the hint and give up after one "no" instead of sensing weakness and laying on the peer pressure :) BTW, Dee...I'm liking the P90X so far. Its tough, but its nice to come home and throw the DVD in for solid resistence training instead of having to change clothes and drag my butt out to the gym after work. A little bummed though because I always feel like I shed pounds faster when I'm running and the DVD schedule is so full, don't really see a way to fit running in without overdoing it. Maybe in 90 days...maintenance phase. |
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| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jun 21 2007 05:12 (UTC) |
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| I need a restart to 19. Can't even come up with a good excuse...just didn't want to stay clean badly enough to stay away from sweets. Got my P90X videos in the mail though which has been motivating enough to stay clean yesterday and today. | |||
| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jun 17 2007 03:07 (UTC) |
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| Bummer! I just went grocery shopping for the first time back here at home and got a little sticker shock. For the past couple of months, I'd been consistently spending $50/week on groceries. But the cost of living is quite a bit higher here so the same amount of food cost $100!! Ouch. Now I remember why I always stayed away from buying fresh fruits and veggies...but alas....it's worth it! | |||
| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jun 16 2007 11:46 (UTC) |
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| Dee-- I love the idea of rebolding too. I've been on a long-term business trip away from home for six months...just got home today so I think it's perfect to look at it as a new start since I'll have to recreate all of the good habits I developed there. Thanks! | |||
| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jun 12 2007 23:38 (UTC) |
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| Argh...restart please. Got stuck at work for 14 hours yesterday without healthy meals. Someone was going on a food run so i ended up eating icky greasy fast food (which I don't even like) then felt bad enough about it to overdo it today...and eat sweets. | |||
| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jun 09 2007 21:39 (UTC) |
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| Been super busy for the past few days so didn't have much trouble
staying clean. Interesting though...boredom is one of my triggers
too I guess. Things slowed down and for the first time in days,
thoughts of sneaking snacks snuck into my mind. amh113--I hear your pain. When I'm doing good, I almost dread seeing my family because I know how it usually ends up. Let me know if you ever figure out a way to get out clean :) |
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| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jun 08 2007 01:13 (UTC) |
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| Okay all...I'm still A-ok for today. I was too busy to obsess about food today, ate exactly what I brought to work, and eschewed a stop by the grocery store (temptations in every aisle) in favor of a big meal of veggie burgers and broccolli. So, I sure wish I didn't have to keep relearning this but when I get that sugar out of my system (it's only been a few days), its just so much easier to make healthy choices! | |||
| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jun 07 2007 01:12 (UTC) |
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| Dee-- I may have to do a short and long term goal... the short term goal is not to eat sugary snacks even if it means consuming maintenance-level calories--(I am a maniac around chocolate). Once I get that sugar-splurge urge out of my system for a couple of days or even a week, I'll look at going back down to 1200 calories as a long term goal. I have to admit that no weight loss is better than weight gain...last check I gained back 5-7lbs :(. I'll let you know how it works. It's worked so far today. |
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| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jun 06 2007 02:25 (UTC) |
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littlefroggie, I'm in your same boat. I am having one heck of a
time getting back on an even keel with this, after feeling like I had
it completely under control 2 short weeks ago. I'm so bad at
doing things for myself, how about we team up and promise each other
that tomorrow will be a clean day? I'll do it if you will. dee, glad you're back on track...you are such a motivation!...and can I please get a restart on Jun 6. |
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| Motivation | 4'11-5'2 accountability thread | Jun 03 2007 01:15 (UTC) |
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| Hey all...keep up the good work on your challenge. NOt sure if
we're still doing regular weekly weigh-ins but here's my weight for the
week. Current 120 Total lost 5 Fell off the wagon during my weekend home and finally climbed back on Jun 1st :( Fancy55...I feel the same way about sugar, but maybe for different reasons. I feel better and more in control after only 24 hours of no sugar...even lose a taste for it after a week. That's a nice feeling...to be without sweet cravings. |
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| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jun 02 2007 03:11 (UTC) |
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Whew! Finally made it through a Day 1. I'm seriously considering
only weighing myself once per month and cutting out processed
sugars. For some reason, I step on the scale and if I lost too
much or not enough, I start thinking I can plan a little splurge for
myself...but as soon as that splurge includes sugar...boom...off the
wagon I tumble. For a change, I should splurge each month with a good haircut, new shoes, a makeover...something special
that doesn't involve sugar! Thanks for the positive push Dee. |
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| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jun 01 2007 02:18 (UTC) |
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| Need a restart :( I do so well and feel so much better once I'm actually on track and eating clean, but getting through a Day 1 instead of squeezing one more day of reckless abandon in ... ugh! |
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| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | May 31 2007 02:15 (UTC) |
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| This thread sounds like exactly what I need. Would love to get added...I really need some accountability and motivation to make it through the really challenging temptations. | |||
| Motivation | 4'11-5'2 accountability thread | May 30 2007 01:52 (UTC) |
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| Welcome to all the new people. Don't feel like I'm in any
position to be giving advice or encouragement right now. I
slipped into old eating patterns over the long weekend and pretty
disappointed in myself right now. My goal for tomorrow is to get back on track with 1200 calories per day, and go to the gym to lift chest and triceps. |
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| Motivation | 4'11-5'2 accountability thread | May 25 2007 11:53 (UTC) |
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| Weighing in on Friday again this week because I'll be back at my family's for one more weekend. I'm stuck between 115-116 this week. I'm sure some of it has to do with my little splurge last weekend and some has to do with just building muscle. Goal for the weekend: Lift back/bi tonight...Run on Sat/Sun Happy weekend to all. |
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| Motivation | 4'11-5'2 accountability thread | May 24 2007 01:25 (UTC) |
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| Hey all... I'm going to sit out of the contest but I'll be cheering from the sidelines...I'm way too competitive (prone to starving and overexercising)...really need to focus on diet, not exercise as much. As moral support to you guys though I may even start a personal challenge for myself...to go as many consecutive days without exceeding my daily food plan calories. I'll give you an update at the end of the month...how many consecutive days I made it (obviously the goal would be 30). Went to the gym and did chest + triceps today. Goal for tomorrow...run 40-50min and stay on track eating. I haven't slipped since Sunday, but do have another social occasion this Saturday :( Good thing it's before the 1st :) |
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| Motivation | 4'11-5'2 accountability thread | May 22 2007 00:13 (UTC) |
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| Made my goals today. Walked an extra 15 minutes for good measure and didn't eat a bite over what's on my meal plan. Not beating myself up about yesterdays excessive eating either. I figure, worse case scenario, I gain a pound...which I can easily shave off by the end of the week. I was thinking how much easier my life would be if I could accept myself at 115....but not quite ready for that yet. Goal for tomorrow: Jog 4 miles and eat my meal plan allotted calories. |
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| Motivation | 4'11-5'2 accountability thread | May 21 2007 01:59 (UTC) |
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| Hi all... I had a rough weekend too. Went home to see the family which I said, is always a trigger. Went overboard today, but stopped at the grocery store on the way home from the airport and stocked up on my healthy food for the week. If anyone has figured out the secret to staying in control around trigger events, I'm all ears. My entire family has a sweet tooth, so we can't eat a meal without dessert. I can usually say no to dessert after the first meal, but my resolve wears down pretty quickly. I've even told them what I'm trying to do...to get over that need to overindulge on sweets by staying away from it for awhile...but they're not interested in that idea...and keep offering it. I guess my long term goal is to learn how to say "no" and start worrying more about letting myself down that about letting them down. Sandybreanna I agree with you about your need to measure and weigh food. People laugh at me, but it makes me feel better right now to know exactly how many calories I'm putting in my body each day. And wow, that's awesome that you're seeing so much progress in your exercise! Wishing everyone a good healthy week. Goals for tomorrow... lift leg muscles at the gym followed by a 40 minute walt, and absolutely no slipping, snacking or splurging. |
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| Motivation | 4'11-5'2 accountability thread | May 18 2007 11:47 (UTC) |
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| Weighed in early this week because I won't be at a scale on Sunday morning. 115 today, total lost 10. Think I'm slowing starting to hit the plateau though because I should be losing almost 1.5-2 pounds per week, given my exercise and food intake levels, but really only shedding .75-1 lb. Oh well, probably building muscle. At least my pants are still feeling a little looser each week. | |||
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