Posts by supernan1414

I agree with all of the above.  You need to find something to do with your time you enjoy.  I think boredom is our worst enemy.  When I am idol and bored I go to the refrig. open it and stand there.  I am not hungry, food is my friend and brings me comfort except it makes me gain weight so after I eat it I am unhappy with myself.  Foods that you really love may need to be banded.  I have given up donuts (all kinds).  When I worked and would go to a morning meeting and they had donuts and pastries I learned to JUST SAY NO  THANK YOU.  If I had one in the morning the whole day was shoot.  I try NOT to have trigger foods in the house.  Instead of ice cream in the evening my husband and I have rice pudding.  I have 1/2cup with 1/4 cup of strawberries.  I log it.  I think it is important to find foods that you enjoy and have them in moderation.  This is a long journey for most of us, food needs to be in our life,  we need to learn to handle foods and enjoy our life.

I'm still here, but slacking off.  We have been traveling allot with eating out, that is my biggest down fall.  I have stopped logging my intake and exercise.  Going back to my old habits of snacking between meals and picking at the stove.  I was down to 207 but now am 209 from 224.  I need to get back on the wagon and ride the horse to victory.  I find summer harder because my life is busier, winter I am more controlled.  I have tried to stay with the program, I have been able to get 1 hour of swimming laps in 2 times a week, was doing 3 and not over eating, stopping when I feel full and making better choices.  I do not want to fall by the way side and not finish this journey, it is up to me to make the commitment and stick to it.

I have had a good week, 1 lb. loss, I had hoped for 2 lbs a week but I have not accomplished that and have decided if i can maintain 1 lb per week the weight will be gone.  I am not putting in enough effort to loss 2 lbs a week but I am building a new life style, I am making the right choice's.  Last night my daughter and I were on our way home from a trip and we stopped about a hour and half from home for dinner.  It was about 8:00pm and we were hungry.  I ordered baby back ribs, chose the broccoli for the side instead of the potato.  I did order warm bread with the salad and had 2 pieces.  I do not eat bread normally but seemed to go with the garden salad.  I had eaten very light all day.  I brought half the ribs home as there were way to many.  I am happy with the way I handled the dinner out. OUT is my main problem.  We will have another covered dish supper this weekend and that will be another challenge but I will deal with it.  I must continue my life and have a healthy relationship with food.  It has controlled me most of my life.  I was a chunky youngster, a overweight teenager and most of my adult life overweight.  Food has controlled me, but now I am in control.  stephtobea9  good post about your thoughts.  I gain so much from reading this tread and others journals because I can relate to so much.  CW 208    SW 224  GW 150

Lonestarpenny no plantar fascitis is different from plantar warts.  My problem is the inflammation of the tissue that connects the heel to toes.  Hurts terrible when you first get up in the morning in the heel, getting to the bathroom at night is also horrible.  You can not stand to be barefoot.  I am on the mend, I can do a Wally World Shop now, couldn't at Christmas time.  I have read that it take a average of 18 months to heal.  That is why I swim for my exercise rather that walk, plus I love it.  luxbxrs may take you several weeks to get with the program, hopefully you won't continue to get the urge to splurge.  Menopause is a tough time, I used the hormone therapy for about 7 years, I always said I was going to take my last pill the night before I died.  Then they came out with the research with the link to breast cancer, so I stopped them.  I understand there are some natural things out there that help.  I remember the week before I started taking them feeling SO down in the dumps, I keep telling myself I had a very good life, but my brain didn't let me feel that way.  It is a hard time but it does get better with time.  The hot flashs subside and the mood swings go away.  Of course next is old age and the joints hurt.  I am 66 now, and don't get around like I did at 50. LOL

Everyone have a wonderful restful weekend and I look forward to catching up with everyone the beginning of the week

luvbxrs thank you for your in-sight. I went to a specialty shoe store last week and they recommended these German (Haflinger) made shoe for around the house, they are felt with a very good arch. Wish I had found them 6 months ago. I also find being flat footed hurts, I need to have my heel elevated some. One of the cause's of this curse is obesity. We are expecting our feet to carry all this weight around, no wonder they rebell. Nearly all my working life was spent standing or walking. I worked in the restaurant industry for years. Now I just sit and drive.

Did another 60 minutes of laps today and then did the Walmart complete store shop. So I got my 1000 deficit today. Hope the scales are kind in the morning.

I saw a over 50 tread mentioned, could someone post the link to that.  I have been thinking  I would like to participate in one.  I have sort of looked around and haven't found it. Thank You in advance  Barb

Unadilla, NY here, between Albany and Binghamton.  The spring flowers this year have been exceptional.  Been really cold and rainy lately but suppose to be nice for memorial day weekend.  I really enjoy this site, it really keeps me motivated.

I'm fairly new on this thread, rainOrshine2 keep up the good work, I was a heavy teenager and loss it for a few years, then after marriage and children gained it all back. Lost it again after third child, and gained it all back again. If you learn to eat proper portions now, manage your calories and get your exercise. You will be successful.  It was said in a earlier post about lifestyle change.  That is the key in my estimation.  I am now 66, wish I had reached this conclusion years ago.  I have lost 9 lbs since march 30th and plan on getting the rest of it off 1 lb and a time. I think being able to sit down every day post your calories and add the exercise,  read some forums, have a few people on your friends list,  read their journals and respond to them helps keep you focused.

Hi I agree with gi jane, I think you are probably over estimating your evening meal.  It is all about portion control, ask your mom as I imagine you do "What's for dinner".  Than figure out how much of each you can have using the tool here.  Lots of times you have to guesstimate.  Tonight I am making a beef stew, rather than trying to figure the exact calories, I typed in Beef stew, the first entry was 232 for 8 oz.  That is 1cup, i think I need to have more as the veg., starch and meat are all in one so I entered 1 1/2 cup.  I don't know if that is correct but think is is close enough.  Make a plan before you go to dinner.  I measure right at the table because I find when guessing I take to much. I weigh my meat also.  Invest in a little food scale. I think you mom will understand.

Listen to everything that has been said here.  I have a daughter that has battled a eating disorder for over 20 years.  It started in high school and she is now in her mid forty's.  She was so embarrassed and secretive, it eventually ruled her life.  The fact you are reaching for help now I think will help you control it before it controls you.  As someone said it is a mental issue and you need  therpy.  If you live in a large comunity there is probably a support group especially if you have a collage close, that is the age  that it usually starts.  As said earlier there is a lot of information on the Internet.  Check it out before it rules your life.

I also agree with kaufmkk that this is a lifestyle change, your story is very inspirational.  I don't think we can ever eat what ever we want or we will gain it back.  I have lost over 70 lbs twice in my life.  First as a teenager and the second after third child was born. I was about as heavy then as i am now, and took 20+ years to gain it back.  The past 10 years I have had the attitude i don't care this is how i am.  But at 66 years old, it is getting hard for me to move around.  I have always been light on my feet considering how much I weighed.  I developed plantar fisica in my left foot and has been SO painful to walk.  Doctor suggested water exercise, one thing has led to another and now I am committed to take this weight off again and I will keep it off.  I swim laps 3 days a week and do water aerobics.

SC224      &nbs p; CW 218.5   This is my third week  goal around 150 CC says 135

I really like this site, I think counting calories is the best way go.

I made it though my covered dish supper and Sunday I had 2 granddaughters all day. I stayed on track.  Saturday was a no count day for me but I DID not over do.  I had a small serving of everything I wanted. My plate was full and I had a desert.  I must be able to incorporate eating out or special dinners in this program.  As a simi retired couple our social life includes eating away from home.  I cut back a few days before and did some extra swimming.  Still had a pretty good week. i am starting my 4th week

SW 224

CW 218.5    1.5 loss this week

GW 135 maybe  150-160 maybe more like it

I would like participate in this treadI am 66 years old, 5'5" currently 220 started 2 weeks ago at 224.  I have been heavy most of my life.  During my high school years lost it when attracted to boys.  Kept it off until I married and had our first child.  Never lost it before our second child came along.  I Yo-yoed for 10 years, after 3ed child I started a good long term goal and got it off again, so twice i have lost 70 lbs.  I did not put it on over night, just 3 to 5 lbs a year. Well I need to do it again and I am on my way.  I feel extraordinarily motivated and determined to do it again. I really like this site, when I did it before i basically used the calorie method and believe it is the one for me.  Every time I have tried gimmick diets I would get hungery for certain foods and end up caving. Counting calories allows you to eat all food groups.  Good luck to all and lets get this done

Good Morning, I want to follow up to pacific586 comment of "eating consciously."  or what I call mindless eating. I was thinking about this yesterday and when she posted this decided to comment on the subject.  All of us at some time or other sit and eat while reading, watching TV or one of my MAJOR problems while cooking.  I have always unconsciously had the theory if standing up it didn't count.  When cooking I always taste and now realize you don't need a tablespoon full to see if it is seasoned properly.  I now eat only sitting at the table and give my food my undivided attention, I think about how good it tastes, I eat slowly and totally enjoy.  When cooking i take a tiny sample.  Another problem area is the refrigerator when you are bored.  How many times do you find your self opening the door and gazing into it looking for something, your are not hungry just want something to do.  I use to always go to the refrigerator after my husband went to bed.  I was not hungry just driven by something inside of me.  Since I have started this journey I do not do that, I am enjoying my meals and snacks and so proud of myself that I am staying on track.

Good luck to beautiful_stranger and everyone else on this journey.  I joined 2 weeks ago and feel more committed than ever to make this journey again.  I have accomplished it twice before at age 16 and 27.  I am now 66 and it has taken me a very long time to put it all back on.  I now want to go the other way.  I find this site Soooooo helpful.  I think the recommended calories for me 1450 is perfect.  Years ago they always recommended 1000 calories.  I think that is not enough to keep you satisfied for long term weight loss.  I find I can not allow myself to become hungry.  The burn meter also is a big help.  I fill it out everyday and it helps me stay focused.  I swim laps 3 days a week and 15 minutes of water aerobics.  Days that I don't go to the health club I walk up a hill we have on our property.  I think when I go to the store a will look for a low impact video for some variety.  Any suggestions????  Next Saturday will be my first big challange as we have a covered dish dinner with our camping club.  I think that may be a no count day.   But right back on track for Sunday.  Thank you for letting me share. 

SW 224  CW 220  GW135 to 150  2LB this week 4lb total

Would you let me joinyour effort????? I have 90 lbs to lose.  I've done it twice before in my life and now I am determined to do it again.  I am semi-retired and eating out is part of our lifestyle.  We also belong to a camping club that has a covered dish every month where the food is fabulous.  I do fairly well here at home but eating out and covered dish dinners I loss control.  I need to program myself before the next one comes up.  I joined yesterday at 224, I am 66 years old and want to lose this weight.  I have joined a heath club and swim 3 days a week.  I have a problem with my foot so this works for me.