Posts by safiyah1

Oh forgive me, it's been WAY too long since I've been here.  (man that sounds an awful lot like the beginning of a confession...)

So far I've lost 20.2 pounds, I'm sitting at 179.8, and now I'm starting on the NEXT 20 pounds.   I figure if I break it down it'll be a little easier.  Then again maybe that's just me fooling myself into staying motivated.  I've been averaging 2-3 pounds lost a week.  Not a bad average, but it's been steady, which really rocks.  What's more, I've been losing inches as well.  Yahoo!

Group name.  I like "Committed Losers", or maybe just "The Losers"  or something like "Revenge of the Losers"  (instead of Revenge of the Nerds...)

Safiyah...

Starting Weight: 200 lbs

Goal Weight: 115 lbs

Last Week: 182 lbs

Current Weight: 179.8 lbs

Weight Remaining Until Goal:64.8

Total Weight Lost in This Challenge: 20.2 lbs

Ok guys, here's my stats for the week.  I finally, FINALLY lost an inch in my hips!  Yes!  I thought I was gonna be stuck at 41 inches forever.   And wonder upon wonders, guys are hitting on me, some hottie hit on me this morning, and made my day.  He's probably way too young, but I'll take the compliment.  What is it about overweight people that they seem invisible?  Is it because nobody wants to talk to an overweight person or was it just because I didn't want to talk to anyone because I felt fat?  I don't know, but I'm almost ashamed that the 'new' attention is pleasing me so much.  Almost.  He really was gorgeous... 

Anyways, I didn't do the challenge this week, my FMS is kicking my butt, so I haven't been doing much besides walking.  *sigh*  maybe next week.

Safiyah

Original Post by tigzy:

Safiyah - its my turn to gloat!

I GOT INTO MY OLD SKINNY JEANS THIS MORNING!!!!

i cant remember if they're a UK size 8 or 10, not really bothered lol all i know is that i havent been able to wear them for AGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh lol, and my cheekbones seem to have surfaced through the chubbiness of my face :)

so i celebrated with a veggie delight sub (yes a footlong and 500cals which replaced lunch and all my mid morning snacks) and OMG it was the best tasting thing i have eaten in weeks!!!

eaten really well this week - tons and tons of veg and fruit, and no puddings which has been rather surprising. went swimming last night too and im doing lots of walking today so im all set for a great result this friday :)

 YAAAAYYY!!!!  *happy dance*  Good for you!  You rock, doesn't that feel AMAZING?

I had someone ask me today if I was losing weight.  MAN that feels good!

Safiyah

Thanks, puppykisses.  I reached the 20 pounds lost mark today.  I'm so thrilled, and even though I want to tell the world, I know the world really doesn't want to hear it.  So guess what?  Y'all get to hear it. 

I weighed in just under 179.  I'm losing at a steady rate and I couldn't be happier.  So don't you fret, puppykisses.  You WILL get there, just take it one day at a time and you WILL get there.  I know you can do it.

Safiyah

I'm in Tigzy!

Safiyah

Original Post by sujihime:

Oh man, I get so excited when I have a "movement".  I always proudly tell my husband.  He just rolls his eyes.  But I went through a 3 month period of very few "movements" and it made it difficult to lose weight.  Now that I seem to  be a "everyday at 9:30 person" I have been losing weight more consistently.

I would be lying if I didn't admit to doing the poo dance every now and again.  You just feel so light and frisky.  Fortunately, I'm usually at work so I can't weight before and after to see the difference.  Heh.

 I still get so excited after a BM, but usually only when it's a really BIG BM.  Gross I know, but I always have to check to see what was deposited before I flush and if it's huge, I get excited and the first thing out of my mouth is "That's gonna take ALOT of weight off me!" LOL

What a disgusting subject but it's true.  I HATE those toilets with the automatic flushes.  I have yet to figure out how to get up and see before it flushes. 

What a disgusting obsession.   I've learned from the doctor that most of the foods I eat are low residue so I don't go really regularly, but when I do go it's a doozy.  And I love the scales the next day lol!  So yeah, I STILL do the "poo poo dance" even at work.

Safiyah

Original Post by tsanford:

WOW.  I'm touched by the concern shown by people in this online community 

So, now that I'm "friends" with my wife, I'd like to show her mine, if she shows me hers.  I'm speaking of Calorie-Count Food Logs (of course).  Since we eat a lot of the same food each day, it would be really nice to add or tag some of her food items for myself rather than re-entering everything (and viseversa).

Anyone know how to do that?

 There's a forum on here specifically for suggestions.  Perhaps you could go there and suggest this? I certainly love the idea of being able to choose whether or not to share my tagged items with those on my friends list, and I'd love to have the option of sharing my daily food log for someone who wants to see it. 

Safiyah

Original Post by april26:

I just  seem to have no energy at all.   When I've had a long hard day at work I am getting to the point where I skip the gym.  Does anyone have any suggestions for boosting energy??

I had a long talk with my doctor about this, also.  I mentioned to him that I just seemed so tired all the time.  He said to me that this is one of the reasons why it's suggested to lose no more than 1-2 pounds a week, because if you lose much more than that, you're depriving your body of necessary energy.  So he suggested I eat a little more, and stick with the 500 calorie deficit as opposed to the 750 calorie deficit, and suggested that maybe that would help my energy levels.

Makes sense, and so far it seems to be working.   Anyways, just a thought.

Safiyah

It's hard to believe that I've lost over 18 pounds in a little over a month.   It's mind blowing.  But I'm determined to lose the weight.  My shape has changed dramatically, I've gone from a size 16 to a 10-12.  BIG changes there.  My waist is almost the exact same in circumference as my chest. 

Today I wore a pair of low-rise 11/12's to work, and they're almost too big.  ALMOST! 

The only place that hasn't really budged is my hips.  I know that will eventually go down, too, but I'm feeling just a bit impatient with things.  So long as I'm moving in the right direction, I'm ok.  Olivia77, 164.2 ROCKS baby, that's fantastic!!!

Paul, I'm glad that you have done so well the past week,  I'm thrilled for you, truly, but my integrity wouldn't be worth squat if I didn't mention that I'm a bit concerned about your not having solid food for so long.  Just don't do it for too much longer, ok?  I realize you want to reach your goal, but the key here is healthy eating.  The key to success is a total lifestyle change, not fad diets.    Please don't be offended with my words, I just felt the need to say something.

Have a good time the next few weeks, we look forward to hearing about your progress the next time we speak.

Safiyah

I LOVE my George Foreman Grill!  I use it every day!  Of course I cook chicken breasts and turkey burgers, but I also use it for bacon and grilled veggies.  The other night I had grilled eggplant.  oh YUM!  But you can also cook zuccini, squash, even tomato and onion slices. 

If I overcook my meat it's dry, but I just have to watch the timing.   I do thaw it out before hand, and usually 'marinate' my chicken in garlic and maybe some Mrs Dash, and that's about it.  Sometimes I use a prepared marinade like Emeril's or something.  Either way, it's still delicious, and it's much better than using the oven or stove. (Doesn't heat up my kitchen)

I've also used it in the past for grilled cheese sandwiches and other things.  You can use it like a panini if you want, all kinds of stuff!  There's really no limit to the foods you can cook on it.  (Except maybe eggs, lol.)

Tonight I'm having lemon pepper chicken, wild rice and grilled tomatos and onions and garlic chips.  All of which will be cooked on the GF grill.  I have sugar free white chocolate pudding for desert.

  The trick I use is to take the frozen chicken breast out of the freezer, place it in a container along with the marinade/spices and leave it in the fridge for the day while I'm at work.  When I get home from work, the chicken is thawed AND marinated and all I need to do is pop it on the grill for a few minutes, followed by whatever veggies I'm cooking...  Yum!

Another one of my favorites is garlic chips.  The grill is perfect for these, especially if you use elephant garlic.

Mine came from my shoes.  Once I invested in a better pair of shoes (and began wearing them) the pain went away.

Safiyah

Original Post by paul_y:

I'm affraid to say Cherry Juice is a bit to hard to come by out in the Iraqi desert Safiyah :) although I'll try and remember it when back home (having said that, not to sure how easy it'd be to find in the UK).

Glad to say I had a miracle recovery over night somehow, drugged myself up and strapped a small ice pack to my ankle and when I woke up this morning I was totally fine, was freaky how I made my way to bed on cruches and then 8 hours later was fully recovered, but then apparently that can be common with gout.

Now the wise move would be to lay up for 1 more day to make sure I'm fully recovered, but hang that, it's gone 5pm here so I'm signing out to go hit the gym, here's to wishing the rest of you a speedy recovery.

 

 LOL, oh for Pete's sake, why can't I remember you're out in the middle of the desert?  Sorry, my mind apparently can only handle so much information at once.  But once you get home, remember fresh cherries and strawberries will do also.  But you'd have to eat a ton of them.  (oh the things we put our bodies through).  I'm glad it went away, please be careful!

Safiyah

Original Post by m0m6:

 Maybe some females see something they don't like about themselves in others, or just go along with the crowd when it comes to raggin' on people.

 I think you have a point here.  Unfortunately this is far too common in society in general.  The one thing that always pops up in my head when someone attacks me verbally is the fact that more often than not, they're not really talking to me, they're talking to themselves.  I've never been one to go along with the crowd, I just don't understand that one.

Safiyah

Original Post by m0m6:

Original Post by safiyah1:

Original Post by anndjoe:

You also usually find that the abuser is in fact a victim also of abuse at some point in their life.

I am not saying that this is an acceptable reason for abuse of any kind, but what I am saying is both the victim and the abuser need help.

Not really much to do with anything but just wanted to say it

 Anndjoe: 

And your comment about usually finding out that the abuser is in fact a victim of abuse at some point in their life, well that one I definitely agree with.  As a matter of fact, that's what really helped me to forgive my own abuser, was to find out, finally, what HIS childhood was like.  MUCH worse than I ever experienced. 

No, it didn't excuse his behaviour, not by a long shot.  But I understood better why he was the way he was, and for that reason was able to forgive him and let that baggage go. 

I still don't speak with him, but that's just because I'd rather not put myself in that position again.  Forgiveness doesn't mean becoming (or continuing to become) a doormat.  It just means letting go of the anger/pain/etc you feel inside.  It's more for our own benefit than for the person we're forgiving.

Anyways, just wanted to say I think you made a good point and I agree with you.

Safiyah

 Unfortunately, the abuser was a victim theory isn't the case with all abusers. I know a male who had a very loving, supportive family structure. He had a stellar high school  sports career, earned a 2 year scholarship to collage, had a  loving marriage and a wonderful child. His problem was meth. Once he got on that crap, everything went to pot. Wife left him, and then he started dating my sister. They moved almost 500 miles away, and a month later he started to beat the crap out of her. We don't know if he did anything to my nephew, he doesn't remember too much about that time.

Substance abuse plays a large part in domestic abuse. I'd love to have some reason as to why this guy hurt my sister so much, but he was just some pathetic junkie who got his jollies by knocking my sis out.

 m0m6:

Neither Anndjoe nor I said that ALL abusers are victims of abuse themselves.  I DO believe that is the case where MOST of them are concerned, but not all of them.  Just because they don't admit to prior abuse (of which there are many forms) doesn't mean they weren't abused.  I agree that drugs CAN play a part, but I don't think it plays a LARGE part.  We disagree on that one.  Anndjoe said 'usually' and I agree with that. 

Safiyah