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Hi, my name is Nettie and I've been on the cc for about a week and love the site. I've been overweight me whole life and am finally taking charge of it. I've been working out 4-5 times a week, cardio and strength training, and I am losing some weight. I wish it would come off faster but I know this is a slow process. I've read many of the other posts and can relate to almost everyone in some way. It seems battleing weight is a universal issue.
I'm not sure if I want to be thin or if I just want to be "normal". I've never been thin and so that's not something I can even let myself imagine, especially since I have to see myself everyday.
Now I'm not putting myself down, in fact, I'm building myself up. This is the first time in my adult that I can remember myself being this weight. I've always been "chubby" and so to actually lose weight is one of the best things I've ever done for myself.
I need support for my eating habits. I know a lot of people struggle with this but I feel like I'm the only one who can't control her portions or eat with in my calorie limits.
How does everyone stay on track?
Original Post by nettiefroese:
Hi, my name is Nettie and I've been on the cc for about a week and love the site. I've been overweight me whole life and am finally taking charge of it. I've been working out 4-5 times a week, cardio and strength training, and I am losing some weight. I wish it would come off faster but I know this is a slow process. I've read many of the other posts and can relate to almost everyone in some way. It seems battleing weight is a universal issue.
I'm not sure if I want to be thin or if I just want to be "normal". I've never been thin and so that's not something I can even let myself imagine, especially since I have to see myself everyday.
Now I'm not putting myself down, in fact, I'm building myself up. This is the first time in my adult that I can remember myself being this weight. I've always been "chubby" and so to actually lose weight is one of the best things I've ever done for myself.
I need support for my eating habits. I know a lot of people struggle with this but I feel like I'm the only one who can't control her portions or eat with in my calorie limits.
How does everyone stay on track?
Hi Nettie,
You are doing great with the cardio and strength training. When you do that a lot, you are doing wonderful toning for the future. It may take a little longer to see big results with the weight loss, but it will all happen in good time.
We're in this together.
Good luck. I'm with ya!
Thanks, I'm a little down on myself today, though. i tried not to over eat as i knew i would be doing a lot of sitting today. i had a salad at applebee's and then found out it had over 700 calories. i was shocked. it was the asian chicken salad for those of you who know the menu. how am i ever going to lose weight if i can't even keep my calories in check. i had salad and vegie soup at home(both home made) and i went over my calorie limit. oh woe is me.
That would be a rude awakening, but remember, tomorrow starts a brand new day! You can start afresh!
I''m feeling better today. I was with family over the weekend who hadn't seen me in awhile and they noticed my weight lose so that was encouraging. I'm going to start measuring my food at home and ask to see the nutritional info at restaurants, some of the iffy ones at least, so I can be more aware of what I'm eating.
I biked for 45 min. today and feel great. It's also my strength training day so I better go and get to it.
I feel good today
Sounds like you've got the excercise portion of your plan down good. I have to work on that part for myself. It's great your family members noticed your progress. Have a great week! PS It is really helping me to weigh what I am eating on my food scale. I have started measuring in grams since it's possible to be more exact and caloriecount.com can translate that on my food log easier too.
Hi,
I have to comment on your statement that you feel like you are the only one that can't control your food intake and portions. Please know you are not alone because I too fight this every day. And I know how old it gets! Try to take it one day at a time...if you fall off you have to get over it so that you can get right back on! hmmmm if only I could practice what I preech!
Hi all! THIS IS ME TOO! I have so many arguments with myself, I feel so pathetic sometimes. I think I need a shrink more than anything. I just don't understand why is has to be so easy to gain than lose!...I am at the heaviest I have been in a long time and I know it's all because I put way too much food in my mouth! I have no problems exercising although sometimes I feel maybe I'm not doing enough because I just can't lose the weight but then again,, it's the food. You are not alone. I always look for the quck fix, (I just decided to stop taking a pill I got off the internet! how crazy is that!?)I need this site to help me get to the truths behind my weight and to pay attention.!
I'm slightly embarrassed to admit this but I have some irrational thought that feeling sorry for myself is okay...poor me I can't stop eating. I feel like there must be something WRONG with me. Why can't I stop putting bad foods in my mouth. Hungry or not I find a way to eat.
HAHAHA! this is why I want the easy fix, lipo, what ever.. I just can't wrap my head around it.. like I need to be in a coma for a while. I know that sounds horrible,and I wish it on no one but... what the heck..it's our stinkin thinkin!
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