Looking for people that are not easily offended to talk fitness.

I am crass, tactless, completely insensitive, and find myself constantly insulting people without intention. Therefore, I would like to start a group for people like me, if there are any, who can help motivate/ get motivated without getting angry when I say something completely inappropriate. I promise to conform to the basic guidelines as set out by our wonderful mediators, but I can't promise I won't encourage discussions about sex, politics, and any other such drama-starters.

In short, I know that somewhere, over the rainbow, poorly motivated sarcastic wiseguys like myself are looking for a kick in the pants, and I'm here for you friends. Let me kick you in the pants. (Metaphorically of course)

I am still alive! Glad to see a couple of you are too.

I have been doing well without trying lately (magic? I think so) I've dropped below 130 officially this week. Hoping to never go over that ever again.

2lbs away from my goal #2 - Hoping to reach it before my Dominican holidays December 6th!

The chinese food I'm having at lunch today might not be helpful with that goal however... (can we all say "water retention" ladies?) but a rare treat!

Alright people, I'm back on the wagon (for today at least) I'm happy to see this thread has somewhat survived over the time that I've been gone, I'm hoping to bring it back to life! Quick question: I've always felt, never skip brekkie and you won't eat as much later in the day, but I find I have no time lately, which I would normally consider a cop-out, but what if I eat lunch really early, and it's nice like low-sodium soup, can I just consider that brekkie and say I skip lunch? Haven't made it over the 200 lb hump really. I've been stuck from not caring. I want to get under 200 by New Years though, so my resolution will be to CONTINUE losing weight as opposed to START losing weight. Anyone else have a New Years goal?

mc, ive been stuck on not caring either. well i just have not really cared about anything of late, dont know whats wrong with me. thought i was pregnant, i still might be as those test are iffy. work is dragging me down, the apartment needs to feel more homey, its dark etc.

as far as the brekkie thing goes, i'll eat no matter what. but it does give you more energy to do stuff throughout the day.

will think of some new years goal. im hoping to finish new rules lifting stage 1 before the new year.

Here's my arm chair psycho babble:  You have been seriously revved up for almost a year (?) and running on fumes.  Now it's all back to the "hum drum" of daily life.  Who wouldn't stall out?  Be kind to yourself....

I find it almost impossible to 'care' about anything when I have been on an emotional bender for any length of time.  I hit the mark and then feel lost for days or weeks.....

Which is why it is so good to hit these sites and chat! You and others have really been a huge help.   As my climbing partner and I say on a bad day: "I'm okay with me...--Now get me off this friggin wall!

Anyway, as for breakfast, I have made it a habit even if it is just a granola bar or slice of toast.  It seems to really help...  That might just be me and my brainwashed thinking. 

Hang in there!!!!  

Original Post by annschmech:

Here's my arm chair psycho babble:  You have been seriously revved up for almost a year (?) and running on fumes.  Now it's all back to the "hum drum" of daily life.  Who wouldn't stall out?  Be kind to yourself....

I find it almost impossible to 'care' about anything when I have been on an emotional bender for any length of time.  I hit the mark and then feel lost for days or weeks.....

Which is why it is so good to hit these sites and chat! You and others have really been a huge help.   As my climbing partner and I say on a bad day: "I'm okay with me...--Now get me off this friggin wall!

Anyway, as for breakfast, I have made it a habit even if it is just a granola bar or slice of toast.  It seems to really help...  That might just be me and my brainwashed thinking. 

Hang in there!!!!  

 ok ann, thanks for the reminder. i'll just tough it thru & just keep reminding myself that i'll get back on track eventually. as much as i should be worried about money this month, im going to let that one go until the new year. im sick of worrying. we should all be kind to ourselves this month.

but good news, i can't be pregnant. this is the 2nd full on period since i thought i might be. im puking, in pain, depressed & so what but im not pregnant. ever since the wedding that's all ive been obsessing about. time to move on. i think my hormones have just been all over the place, i think early with the period. my boobs have been bigger & hurting for weeks, which is why i thought i was pregnant.

anyway  hope y'll are doing ok. i sent aprs a message but never heard back from her.

so ann howz the climbing going? would still love to do that. we are planning a possible diving trip for easter in greece.

Original Post by jef9up:

I am still alive! Glad to see a couple of you are too.

I have been doing well without trying lately (magic? I think so) I've dropped below 130 officially this week. Hoping to never go over that ever again.

2lbs away from my goal #2 - Hoping to reach it before my Dominican holidays December 6th!

The chinese food I'm having at lunch today might not be helpful with that goal however... (can we all say "water retention" ladies?) but a rare treat!

Way to go jef9up!  Love hitting the numbers!  I was down to 172, then bounced back up to 174.4 after T-day.  I haven't looked since.  Just put my head down and started my normal routine again.  Hopefully it will come back off soon.

Water retention...sounds right.

*sigh*

I am on a steady incline up for some reason. Could very well be stress and water retention, but it's not a good sign. I've been back on the train for a couple of days, and seen nothing but the upwards trend.  I'm not losing hope though, because I already know I can do it, I just have to try. Octo- -are you on "the pill"? I had an issue a couple of months ago where I went off it and my body freaked out when I tried to go back on. Being sick sucks, but hey - at least the boobs got bigger right?

no ive been off bc for a couple of years now. ha ha, & yes, big boobs is not what im complaining about.  the husband has caught me feeling my boobs quite a few times. i could've sworn i was preggers, i never get big boobs from just pms'ing or while im on the period. or ever really. i hope they stay & the rest goes. but the rest of me is putting the weight back on, i just can't get out of not eating right. & now im gonna have to go FORCE myself to go to the gym right now & leave the warm comfort of home. im gonna get a facial or something this week if i do all my exercises. maybe we all can try bribing ourselves, anything to get thru this winter blues.

Original Post by octo-luv:

Original Post by annschmech:

Here's my arm chair psycho babble:  You have been seriously revved up for almost a year (?) and running on fumes.  Now it's all back to the "hum drum" of daily life.  Who wouldn't stall out?  Be kind to yourself....

I find it almost impossible to 'care' about anything when I have been on an emotional bender for any length of time.  I hit the mark and then feel lost for days or weeks.....

Which is why it is so good to hit these sites and chat! You and others have really been a huge help.   As my climbing partner and I say on a bad day: "I'm okay with me...--Now get me off this friggin wall!

Anyway, as for breakfast, I have made it a habit even if it is just a granola bar or slice of toast.  It seems to really help...  That might just be me and my brainwashed thinking. 

Hang in there!!!!  

 ok ann, thanks for the reminder. i'll just tough it thru & just keep reminding myself that i'll get back on track eventually. as much as i should be worried about money this month, im going to let that one go until the new year. im sick of worrying. we should all be kind to ourselves this month.

but good news, i can't be pregnant. this is the 2nd full on period since i thought i might be. im puking, in pain, depressed & so what but im not pregnant. ever since the wedding that's all ive been obsessing about. time to move on. i think my hormones have just been all over the place, i think early with the period. my boobs have been bigger & hurting for weeks, which is why i thought i was pregnant.

anyway  hope y'll are doing ok. i sent aprs a message but never heard back from her.

so ann howz the climbing going? would still love to do that. we are planning a possible diving trip for easter in greece.

I HATE the Winter Blue Funk.  I devised a solution about 6 years ago, I have a huge party to celebrate that once we are over the shortest day of the year, it's all downhill toward SPRING!!!!

Yes, it's that time of year again! Please come and join me celebrate all of the Holidays and Joys of the Season. Lamb Stew, fresh home made bread, Italian Soda bar, wine, beer, hot spiced apple cider, Glog, Portabella cream cheese lasagna and all other types and various foods beverages everyone brings. 

Some History:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_solstice

 "Midwinter festivals and celebrations occurring on the longest night of the year, often calling for evergreens, bright illumination, large ongoing fires, feasting, communion with close ones, and evening physical exertion by dancing and singing are examples of cultural winter therapies that have evolved as traditions since the beginnings of civilization. Such traditions can stir the wit, stave off malaise, reset the internal clock and rekindle the human spirit. [6]" Happy Holidays!!!!! 

Yikes, I can't even think about money this month.  Why can't the fat on my hips disappear as quick as the money in my checking account??????  There is something fundamentally wrong with the balance on this one!

so ann howz the climbing going? would still love to do that. we are planning a possible diving trip for easter in greece.

Climbing is going really, really well.  It is just so fun...hope you can give it a try.

Greece?  That sounds so wonderful. 

m_c  yea, I did the same thing (only 9lbs since last May)  It just didn't want to budge.  It is so frustrating!  I would go weeks and either stay the same or go up.  Then, like this last week, I go down 4 lbs and then rebound right back.  My trend is very, very slowly going down (finally!!!)  

Do you know what the rebound thing is?  It is so strange....

rebounding??? i guess you are talking about the trampoline & not the just got out of the relationship thing?

& thanks for the winter solstice thing. i actually tried to do something like getting into the seasonal rhythms. im from la, where the only seasons are earthquake, fire, flood & riots. not to mention i dont even get a real summer in this country. but i know this already, "Also, insufficient sunlight in the short winter days increases the secretion of melatonin in the body, off balancing the circadian rhythm with longer sleep. Exercise, light therapy, increased negative ion exposure (which can be attained from plants and well ventilated flames, burning wood or beeswax) can reinvigorate the body from its seasonal lull and relieve winter blues by decreasing melatonin secretions, increasing serotonin and temporarily creating a more even sleeping pattern."

i guess thats why i just better go to the gym tonight, i started making excuses on my way home. hmmm & another excuse to go buy some candles.

LOL  I ended my romantic relationship a year ago and haven't been on a date since, so it's a long rebound in that case. (Needless to say the computer dating scene was not horribly successful **sigh**)  I suppose I'll be okay since I didn't go on an endless eating/drinking binge after that fiasco.  There are things worse than being single.   The low point was seeing the 'top rated 100 woman' on the site.  Knowing I wouldn't even hit the top 50,000 list after looking at those woman,  I decided to fold and pull out of the game.  It's too rich for my blood.  

A year is not even close to my record dry spell.  I can only hope this will not be the same but it's not looking too promising.

The trampoline weight thing is crazy....

I lived in San Diego/Leucadia CA for 3.5 years.  I really did miss the seasons and snow when I lived there, now I miss the ocean, sailing and the Belly Up bar and Pizza Port in Solana Beach.

You are in a great place for climbing!  Joshua Tree is a treasure and has amazing rock formations and climbing.  It's world class stuff.  (Oh yea, miss that too a bit)  It's only about 1.5 hours from L.A. 

Original Post by annschmech:

You are in a great place for climbing! Joshua Tree is a treasure and has amazing rock formations and climbing. It's world class stuff. (Oh yea, miss that too a bit) It's only about 1.5 hours from L.A.

actually no im from l.a. living in cold dark rainy ireland. which is why i guess im suffering from this weather & early darkness. its dark when i get up for work & dark an hour before i leave for work. & it can be quite cloudy & rainy, even in summer.

trampoline thing sounds interesting tho. nothing like some good fun craziness!

Yikes, that would do it.  You really are in the dark, rainy land.   I have heard it is quite beautiful though.  Have you lived there long?  

I'm so curious about Ireland.  It's on my travel list (along with a dozen or so other places around world).

I did a bit of consulting up in Portland, OR and the cold, rainy weather was tough.   We've had 2 days of low clouds and snow here and I am going through sun withdrawal.  It's cold, cold, cold.

I think the news is not helping either...I think it's depressing and just can't help.  

I should have made it to the gym tonight, but came home to my warm wood burning stove instead.  I will go to the climbing gym tomorrow though....

Does a couple loads of laundry count as exercise?  I'll vacuum too...  lame 

I know a thing or two about cold and rainy. I'm in Ontario and it's cold and snowy. and dark mostly. The solstice approaches and I swear there's three hours of light though they claim it's more like 7 or 8.

No wonder I'm getting fatter. I'm constantly huddled in a ball.

The only think that has saved me is my wood burning stove.  It has a window and I really do like sitting in my big leather chair with my feet up, a glass of wine and watching a nice fire....

It gets the house nice and warm...

Hellooooooo????

Just got in from shoveling snow.  So that's my work out.  

ooo better you than me, but yes its a good workout. im tired of my precious (& growing) butt freezing every time i walk home. i had a good workout tonight tho, got my fix. need to start eating better tho, tonight was the first time my pee was actually clear for the last few days. too much drinking/ going out.

I went to Moxie's last night (a popular restaurant here in the big ole Ontario) and I tried to be good. I got a tandoori slamon salad for dinner, which was delicious, but then I remembered they have my favourite beer on tap there (Big Rock- Grasshopper wheat... mmmmmm) and I gave in and had a beer which took me over my limit AGAIN.

I normally wouldn't worry about it but it seems these past couple of weeks that no matter my intentions, I always seem to go over my limit. Also, it's winter and it's cold and so I am sedentary and do not go for walks like I did in the summer/ fall. I need to do something but it is so hard for me to stick to 1200 calories. Then I see these girls on forums talking about how it's... like... sooooo hard to eat that much and they're going to be sick and they feel so full all the time and ray ray ray, and it is beyond my comprehension.

 I am also terribly sick of everyone's need to give me advice. I think by now I know what I need to do, I just can't seem to make myself do it. Perhaps it's the winter blues. I get that sometimes but right now, everytime someone talks to me about how I could eat salad for lunch with the olive oil and vinegar I want to punch them in the mouth. I KNOW that. I just also KNOW that if I were to carry on like that, I would go insane and end up bingeing until I had a stroke because I'd be so unsatisfied. I think I am going to just stick to the plan as well as possible, and try to focus on what's going right in my life. Mind off the negative.

everyone's an expert, huh! yeah this winter crap is just crap. salad with olive oil & vinegar, yick??