Posts by treenut18

Lulu maybe you are trying to do too much at once? Putting too much pressure on yourself can lead to failure pretty fast; also, this isn't going to be easy, and if you mess up, you can't beat yourself up about it. I had a bad week, I didn't count at all, and I feel really bad about it. But, I'm going to try and take it easy on myself. I have to keep thinking that this is a process, and I'd rather do it right, ya know.

Novi, I hope you are ok! CBell and Lulu said it so well! You could be the most beautiful person on the outside, and a giant a**hole on the inside, and no one would care what you looked like. You should focus on the things you like about yourself, that will never change, like how smart you are, or you can cook, or you can shimmy like no one else. Focus on your strengths, and your weaknesses won't seem so overpowering.

As for me, I weighed in at 141.5. So I guess I didn't lose any weight either. I really think that I should weigh myself less than 1x a week, just because I think it will take me longer to lose the weight than 2 months, even though technically it's possible. I would rather take it slow so I don't feel like I'm on a diet. Plus I know my body, and It can take 3 months to lose 5 lbs. Waaah. :(

Hope everyone is doing well though!! Thanksgiving is so soon and I am not going to count I already decided :)

Hey everyone!

I am a day late, sorry! I weighed myself yesterday and came in at 141.5 which I think is what I was last week- today I was 139.5 ... And I never weigh myself more than once a week, but I was glad I did this morning.

CBell-  and Everyone else, heh- I have been so bad the last week and a half too! I didn't lift until yesterday- I have been such a bum on my couch after work, blaming everything around me but myself. We haven't had heat in the apt. so I kept saying it was too cold to get out from under the covers to work out. Finally yesterday I did workout and I felt great during and after.  so, Lulu, I totally understand when you say you have something holding you back, because I think that I do too.

I don't know what though, I am so sick of trying on my clothes and hating how they look on me- I remember when I was thinner how it didn't matter what I put on, it looked good! So...I guess we just have to push through the voice in our heads, no one said it would be easy.

Novi, congrats, thats awesome!!! Keep it up!

Weighed in 141.5 this morning- 1 lb down from last week...it doesn't feel like I really lost a pound though, probably just water or something- I had a rough week. But tomorrow is my friends wedding, so I'm pumped! Hope everyone is doing well!!

It's hard to count on the weekends, definitely! Especially if you go out to eat and the food isn't on the list here.I guess that goes for eating out in general. But on the weekends for me at least, I just tend to let it go...plus I don't love doing this whole dieting thing in front of my boyfriend, I don't know why!

Thanks for the responses on cheating! That is a good way to look at it, other wise it feels like deprivation

Brett  that's amazing!!! I am really happy for you! What an awesome inspiration you are for anyone who is looking to get healthy. You have done such an incredible thing for yourself but also others for telling your story- go on with your bad self!

Hey everyone! sorry I haven't answered anyone in awhile, I've been a space case lately! So I don't own a scale (for good reason, I think I'd obsess)...But, I will buy one. the last time I weighed myself (last weekend) I was about 146, so I'm going to start at that weight for now...and I will buy a scale on my next day off...

Melika- I was logging my waitressing as Serving Food for a while, but I just decided to up my activity level to Moderate-- I feel like i am getting a good workout waiting table too, lifting all those trays, plates and coffee urns. I sweat too and then my hair frizzes!!

Novi- that's amazing, plus I think you're on to something cause I am always starving when I get home, and days like today (which are more often now) I work nine hours and its almost impossible for me to eat on a regular schedule; plus I don't eat anything they have except their yogurt and bananas, i usually bring a Luna bar too. Hey, if you're looking for a good barley risotto, I have a barley pilaf recipe that's very much like risotto on my recipes, If you search for Barley Pilaf with veggies, it should come up. Doesn't take too long to make either, with quick-cooking barley.

Lulu- I love your attitude and I totally agree. It took me how long to put this weight on? It willl take just as much time, and a lot more effort to take it off, and any loss will be a win.

 It's nice to have a support group! My boyfriend looks at me like I'm crazy!! Good luck everyone!!

I just wrote a 30 page paper on this! Kind of, it was on Cardiovascular Disease, but still. And no, for your own sakes I will not post it. ;)

But obesity is a down right epidemic in America--we all wonder how it happened, but when we look back at the history of industry, it all makes sense; we wanted to see more of everything, faster, and for cheap. If you are looking for a good read (and quick, I promise), check out Fat Land by Greg Critser. It summarizes how we became a nation obsessed with food. And not only that, but how obesity has somehow become an income issue. You would think that low-income families would not be able to afford all they can eat, but remember all those lovely fast food places you just named? How expensive is the dollar menu? You can feed your entire family for under $15.

It's terrible. It's sad. Especially when children are showing signs of "adult" diseases, such as diabetes, and some are even dying of heart disease.

Edit: Also, a lot of people who become obese are not very well informed about proper nutrition and exercise. Many schools are not required to teach physical education. Overweight children are almost 2/3 at risk of becoming obese adults. It's cyclical

i have the same problem! i couldn't even turn a bike on...apparently, you just start to pedal. oops. but, jt and flogging sully, great advice! i am joining a gym next week (as a graduation gift to myself wooo!) and could use some positive reinforcement. jt, congrats on being inspiring!! you are!!

do people at gyms carry workout notebooks though? i do circuits at home, and i don't know if i could manage without mine telling me what to do.

sleep in! which I never do anymore :(

peanut butter and jelly or peanut butter and banana?

I took today off! I usually take the weekends off, but today I just felt so blah (that time of the month). I noticed it though, because I love the way I feel after working out, more energized, happier. I felt guilty tonight and verrry fatigued and fat... Also, it makes me feel like I will get off track. but, I will get back on it tomorrow.

that  is really interesting! i always eat too much at night. just after dinner i really need something sweet. maybe i will try it too. let me know how it goes!

I used to come home from school and snack on straight white bread. It was so bad! Now I only eat whole wheat or whole grain breads...but rarely. I put peanut butter on one half a slice, and jelly and cottage cheese on the other--very tasty, and it is definitely filling.

At a restaurant though, when they give you a warm bread basket and oil to dip it in, I am done for. SO good.

I had the same problem!! I was walking so much I went through 2 soles of my vans (and now my socks get dirty gross) and then I eventually injured my foot!

I bought a pair of running shoes awhile back, and although I too hate hate hate how dorky I look with my kicks on with my jeans, I have to do it. I walk way too much to have injured feet because of my shoes. SO I would recommend asics brand, thats the type I got and my foot stopped hurting within a week or so. Also, I haven't ruined any socks. :) good luck! I totally thought I was alone in the world of walking in my slip ons! my friends and fam don't understand my love for vans!

wow that was awesome. makes me want to be vegan. i think there is definitely some truth to what this guy is saying-- i am addicted to oatmeal and i used to hate it. wonder how i can get my man to eat healthier ;) thanks for posting that!!