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Post by cj59 on Mar 14, 2017 18:50:13 GMT
Hi wwlurker - Hope everything goes well tomorrow. I admire the way you are sticking to this program, through the good times and the bad. I'm sure you've really learned a lot from it and benefited too. I'm doing well today and sticking to my plan. I'm not using this "snow day" as an excuse to overeat. I did get some great exercise in shoveling the walk and clearing off the cars. So that's always nice. Hope everyone is doing well on their plans
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Post by wwlurker on Mar 15, 2017 12:54:32 GMT
Good morning everyone! Today was my WI and I had a loss - 1.4! I was surprised at that, but pleased that my "off" week didn't do any damage. cj59 - we didn't get a snow day. There was a storm last night, but it's raining now. Just a bit slushy out. Still, I know that I feel better physically, mentally and emotionally when I stick to the plan. Last week was chaos. But I think that I have some plans in place for if/when it happens again and how to stick to my plan. The truth is, I prefer to eat this way. The unhealthy stuff I was eating last week was tasty, but it makes me feel so gross. This week I am going to try to get back to the gym and do some meal planning and prep. I'm hoping for a good loss this week to jump start things again. Anything over a pound will put me back at my lowest since starting the program. It's such a rollercoaster, but I really do feel like I'm learning how to do this for life. There are slip ups, but I want to believe that eventually I won't even want most of this junk food. Of course, there is "real food" or "clean eating" junk food too - the other day I had a delicious deep fried portobello burger with handcut fries and spicy mayo from a local place that does everything fresh, from scratch and "clean". That food isn't filled with chemicals, etc., but it's definitely not good for you. Still made me feel disgusting. I hope that everyone has a great, OP day!
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Post by cj59 on Mar 15, 2017 18:35:13 GMT
Hi wwlurker - Congratulations on the weight loss! I agree with you about preferring to eat a better way. I can't imagine going back to the way I was eating 3 years ago. I rarely ate a vegetable or a fruit, or even much dairy. I just ate a bunch of "meat and potatoes" and sweets and junk food. It was a terrible way to treat my body and I feel so much better the way I eat now. I'm feeling like I want to graze and overeat today, so I'm trying to stay busy doing other things and also making sure to plan out my food for the day. I guess these feelings will never go away, so I need to be prepared to deal with them. Hope everyone is doing well on their plans
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Post by wwlurker on Mar 16, 2017 12:14:20 GMT
Good morning everyone! cj59 - I am a grazer but this plan tries to get you out of that habit. I keep a bag of veggies on my desk. I tend to pick at them throughout the day, even if it's not what I would prefer to eat, just because they are there! Yesterday I basically binged at night. Partly because it was the last day of the week, which is illogical. My consultant never looks at Wednesdays because that's day 7 for me and I see her on Wednesday afternoon. Knowing that she wouldn't see it definitely contributed. Today I missed breakfast, so I'm having a little something at the office (homemade trail mix, fruit), so that I stay on track. I had a talk with DH about how much I'm spending on this program and how slow it is. Thankfully, he is supportive. He sees that it's a healthy plan, not gimmicky, and sees the progress (however slow) that I am making. I hope that it gets better, that I start to be more compliant, and that the weight starts falling off, but I think that's unlikely. As I said before, I am committed for six months. I have no idea at this point where I'll be after 6 months, but I do think that I'm healthier overall, that I feel better and that this program is helpful for me.
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Post by cj59 on Mar 16, 2017 19:25:59 GMT
Hi wwlurker - I admire your committment to this plan and I'm glad that you are feeling healthier and better because of it
I used to do that overeating thing after weighing-in when I was still going to WW. I had that mentality that it wouldn't count, but what it would cause me to do is just go crazy and eat a bunch of junk. Then it was really difficult getting back on track with the program the next day.
I found that that few days I've had out of control eating since I started this plan a few years ago, just weren't enjoyable and I hope I remember that the next time I'm tempted to do that again.
I managed not to do any grazing or overeating yesterady. It would really help if I would stop bring snacky foods into the house, but I just can't help myself. At least the things I'm bringing are things like baked chips/crackers. It does help me sometimes just to grab something crunchy like that and eat one or two. So I figure if that help me stay on track, it's worth dealing with them in the house.
I'm feeling pretty strong today, so hopefully the rest of the day will go well with my eating. I'm trying to plan meals out for the rest of the week too. I'd just like to do well the rest of this month to see if I can lose another few pounds.
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Post by wwlurker on Mar 17, 2017 14:48:52 GMT
Good morning!
I ended last night with nachos and Bailey's in milk. So wasn't quite back on track completely. A few of us were all working late so we went out for supper. There weren't any healthy options for me at the restaurant and quite frankly, I wanted the nachos.
I feel a bit out of sorts, like I need to go back to the detox phase for a few days. It's so hard to get back on track once you're off. But that's exactly what I'm trying to do.
Today I'm going to lunch with friends as well.
It's been pretty rough lately in terms of adherence to the program.
Hope everyone has a great, OP day!
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Post by cj59 on Mar 17, 2017 21:07:05 GMT
Hello Everyone wwlurker - I hope you can get back on track. It's really tough to do this when you are working, raising a family and busy. I give you a lot of credit for sticking with it. I'm doing well today and staying on track. I went to the grocery store today and avoided buying a donut and slice of cake that I really wanted. I did buy a bagel and ate half of it and threw the rest to the birds. I also bought an Angel Food cake and hope I can have it in the house. I might have to freeze some of it, since I keep wanting to eat more than I should. I guess I'll see what happens. I also bought lunch out at a fast food place, but made good choices instead of the cheeseburger I really wanted. I just couldn't fit those in today. I'm glad I've learned enough to realize what I can and can't have on a daily basis.
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Post by cj59 on Mar 18, 2017 19:50:41 GMT
Checking in for the day and hoping everyone is enjoying their weekend and doing well on their plans I'm doing alright today, but fighting a desire to overeat. I need to do some things to keep me occupied but I'm not feeling motivated to do anything I'm made it through the day so far, so hopefully I'll make it through the rest. I try not to eat after 7:30 P.M. each day if I can help it, and I've been able to stick to that for the last few years. It does help the nighttime desire to overeat.
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Post by sunshinedm on Mar 18, 2017 23:57:06 GMT
I have been having a great week and crazy as it may sound excited to eat at Captain Ds tonight they have such good options to stay on track with.
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Post by sunrose49 on Mar 19, 2017 11:36:14 GMT
Hi - I'd like to join you
I have 65 pounds to lose. I've been LT since 1991. I've never been able to maintain for too long, but always kept my weight below a certain number. I'm retired, single, and really don't look in a full length mirror until I go out. When I see myself in a window or mirror my first thought is "who is that!"
Feeling down today. I need to stop this stupid self pity party and get with the program!
Brenda
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Post by sunrose49 on Mar 19, 2017 11:36:33 GMT
And I promise I can be more positive....lol
Brenda
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Post by wwlurker on Mar 19, 2017 20:43:38 GMT
Good evening! cj59 - it's such a struggle. I'm really having a tough time lately. I'm not sure what it is - less focus, fatigue of the program...I sound like a broken record - too much wine, too much junk, situations I haven't planned for adequately... sunshinedm - I'm glad you had a great week! sunrose49 - welcome! I think you'll find we're all pretty supportive here. This weekend has been challenging. I think I need to cut out some junk that has crept in. Today I went back to yoga for the first time in forever and we went swimming as well, so that's a plus. I'm just plugging along, waiting for it to click back in place. Hope everyone had a great, OP weekend!
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Post by cj59 on Mar 19, 2017 21:09:32 GMT
Hello Everyone - It's so great to see more people posting. I know I can use all the support I can get and I'm happy to give support too Sunshinedm - I get excited when I can go out and eat and there are good options too, I hope you enjoyed your meal. I'm glad to hear you are doing well and having a great week. sunrose - Welcome to the thread. Being a Lifetime member I'm sure you will have a lot of wisdom to offer us here. Sounds like you are motivated to get back on track. I was never able to maintain my losses either, in the many times I've lost weight over the years. This time I've lost more weight than I ever have in the past and also stuck with my program longer than I ever have. So I'm really hoping that I can keep the weight off this time. I think knowing that it is for my better health is more motivating this time. wwlurker - Hang in there, I'm sure you'll get back on track. You're doing really well with keeping active and I think that's just as important as what we eat. I'm doing well today and staying on track. I found some things to do around the house to keep me busy and that helps me to stay out of the kitchen. I'll have my weigh-in tomorrow and I'm hoping to see some loss this week. Take care everyone!
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Post by sunshinedm on Mar 19, 2017 21:24:55 GMT
Good evening! cj59 - it's such a struggle. I'm really having a tough time lately. I'm not sure what it is - less focus, fatigue of the program...I sound like a broken record - too much wine, too much junk, situations I haven't planned for adequately... sunshinedm - I'm glad you had a great week! sunrose49 - welcome! I think you'll find we're all pretty supportive here. This weekend has been challenging. I think I need to cut out some junk that has crept in. Today I went back to yoga for the first time in forever and we went swimming as well, so that's a plus. I'm just plugging along, waiting for it to click back in place. Hope everyone had a great, OP weekend! There are just those times that are harder than others. It is a journey. Definitely don't focus on a tough time as a fail.
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Post by sunrose49 on Mar 20, 2017 14:35:20 GMT
Good morning
Thanks for the warm welcome!
sunshinedm - How was Captain D's?
wwlurker - That's great you did a yoga class! I find it hard to do.
cj59 - Good luck with your WI. Mine is tomorrow and I am up on the scale, but I will face it.
Sorry if I got names mixed up. I'll get it down. Looking forward to the support here and the sharing of success ;-) I am struggling big time and have been for a while. Time to get my act together.
Brenda
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