Roll Call 3/31/09

[AlaskaGirl]

Re: Roll Call 3/31/09

That is terrible. I have a friend who says the same thing.

Maybe you haven't found the right activity for you? The Ipod makes it much more enjoyablefor me.

One of my favorite things when I was younger was aerobics class followed by circuit training- nothing better than dancing. For me it depends on the instructor and the music style.

I have issues with spending time on myself. When I get to the gym I want to leave after an hour and get home to do more important things. I do enjoy working out and it makes me feel so much better mentally.

If I ever get healthy enough I am going to join a volley ball team. I used to be pretty good and I love being on a team. My doctors nurse does the roller derby thing.

My point is we have to find things that we enjoy.

I want to take kayak lessons (to see if I like it) and learn to play the drums (my daughter has a set) maybe when I reach my goal I will take lessons for the winter.

Peace,

Julie

[SandyL2002]

Re: Roll Call 3/31/09

Some days you're the statue and some days you're the pigeon.

Anyway, my topic for the day is Emotional Eating. I am having some real issues in my life right now. You know I don't drink and you know I don't smoke. So, what's left? Yep, food. Sigh.

Anything else that I could get addicted to???? I'm having a sad, sad day and would love a cigarette. Yesterday was eleven months since I had a smoke and Ihaven't craved one in seven or eight months until yesterday. Shew.

STOP! No food or a cigarette are going to change your life situations.. Go drink a COLD glass of water and go for a walk it will make you feel better

[rajenki]

Re: Roll Call 3/31/09

Morning all!

I'm dragging a bit today but I'm here. No workout this morning...I'm a little disapointed in myself

I did indeed have steak for dinner last night...but I totally was not hungry when I started making dinner so I cut my already small piece of steak in half. I was joking with my sister that it was the worlds smallest New York Steak dinner...even took a picture of it with my camera phone and sent it to her. She called me a dork...I think she's right.

Today I was lazy packing lunch for work...which will actually be lunch and dinner due to a 6pm appointment that will mess up my usual dinner schedule. So I have my usual egg-muffin-thing breakfast, for the rest of the day my lunch sack has celery and cream cheese, bacon, meatballs, sour cream, pumpkin cheesecake and greenbeans. Hmmm...I THINK my plan is to make a taco salad again out of the meatballs (utilizing the salad bar in the office cafeteria) and probably grab a fast food burger or something before my 6pm appointment. I sooooo was not motivated to pack my lunch today!

That's all I've got...I'm totally fighting the urge to down a diet cola right now just for the caffeine! Not sure why I'm dragging...maybe I just didn't eat enough yesterday. Sometimes it's actually HARD to eat as much as I should (who said that???).

Becki

[nturtle]

Re: Roll Call 3/31/09

I'm here! I haven't been working out for the last 3 days and that was upsetting me, but I've realized that we will all have off days. I plan to be ON more than OFF and I am forgiving myself for the weekend.

My husband promised to do yoga with me tonight after the kids are in bed and I NEVER get him to do it - so keep your fingers crossed for me!

Also, I'm considering myself victorious today because hubby is going out to lunch with a friend at my favorite Indian restaurant and I'm skipping lunch with them so I wont be tempted. I have my chicken and veggies in the fridge and I'm sticking with them.
Yay me!

Oh and I had hubby take some before pictures of me so I can take some during after the first month. I have a goal of losing as much as possible by Sept 5th (beginning of college football season...I know, weird goal). Anyway, I'll be taking a picture on the 5th of each month to see my progress. If I'm brave and happy with my progress I'll share.

[pagliaccia]

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Hi all, seems like a few people are really having a tough time with motivation. Every time I lose motivation, I read the "What's your excuse?" thread and it sets me on track. Best of luck to everyone!

[loopie]

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This thread helps me feel normal. I didn't check in yesterday. I am dealing with insurance issues (the at fault drivers) after my car accident on Saturday and I am so stressed out. I am still on pain meds and feeling lethargic. Have not even left the house since the accident. After that first cheat in the ER I have been solidly back on track. I know I will pull through, the car will eventually be fixed and at the end of the week I will get on the scale and see the rewards!

[tangotori]

Re: Roll Call 3/31/09

Hang in there, Loopie!! We're all here for you!!

I see a few new poster's on Roll-Call... that's a good thing!!

I'm happy because the scale read 201 again this morning. That's 3 days in a row So... 1 pound from my next mini-goal and 2 pounds from one-derland!! Love it!!

I'm also fast approaching 100 days cheat-free and that feels great! When ever I think about cheating (which isn't often, fortunately) I think about having to re-start my count. I soooo don't want to start at 1 again!!

Becki - I'm going to get myself in trouble here...
My opinion = have a diet coke if you want one! One of the things I've discovered with this WOL is that if I deprive myself too much I'll crumble. I like diet coke, I generally drink caffeine-free and it doesn't affect my weight loss. Most importantly, I don't let it interfere with my water intake. Remember, though... each of us is different. It may affect YOUR weightloss... it may cause you to drink less water. But if it makes you feel better - normal even - have a glass/can/bottle... and watch for any adverse effects. First negative sign, eliminate it from your plan.
Or... just toss my suggestion in the trash It's all about making your plan work for you!!

Kib - like Julie said, I do weigh everyday and I graph everything. While it can be frustrating at times, I am generally motivated by the process. I LOVE seeing the downward trend on my graph, even with the silly but totally normal fluctuations and plateaus. I also find it helps me to monitor what affects my plan - for example, when I added nuts (I don't eat them often) I watched my graph for a sign that they wouldn't work for me. No problem! I don't have a fancy graph - just a Word table document. I'd be happy to share it with you (or anyone) if it would help.
BUT... don't be a daily weigher like me if you can't handle the fluctations!!

Okay everyone... have a great day!!
Vickie

[rajenki]

Re: Roll Call 3/31/09

Loopie...the pain meds could be making you feel lethargic. Are you on Vicodin or Perocet? That would make me zone out for a few hours after a dose. I hope your feeling all right and am glad your back on plan. If you had any muscle injury it will heal better with protein

Vickie, thanks for the input...you didn't get into any trouble with ME I'm very happy right now not having a single craving for anything and am really just concerned that the aspertame will kick up the dust on some old cravings. I was not a big diet coke drinker before...but I would have 1 or 2 a month when needed to give me a kick. Because I don't drink it very often it has a huge impact on me. I have one sitting here next to me...still haven't decided to open it. It's getting so late in the day now that I probably wont.

I love looking at a trend graph for my weight, too....I have one in Excel...I'm an Excel geek! My excel sheet also tracks BMI (which I HATE looking at) and the way I have it set up and I can enter what rung I'm on for the week.

I looked ahead at rungs...assuming I did one rung per week or one rung every two weeks...if I start one per week starting now, I could be on the spirits rung by my Vegas trip! Hmmmmmm

Probably the wrong motivation, right? hahahaha

[Organic-NoSoy-LC4Life]

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Quick check in.

Today is Day 14 of my 2 week induction. I've lost about 7 lbs. Even if I have a woosh tonight, I think that puts me at average metabolic resistance.

I'm not bored with my induction menu, and I'm thinking I should continue on extended induction. My instinct is to go another 2 weeks and then see where I am.

Anyone have any advice for me?

[mrs.davis1021]

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Hey all, Im here..wish I could stay longer but things have been CRAZY for me the past couple of days. Its been another crap day just like yesterday, dealing with some family issues. Thankfully Ive managed to stay on track and everything is good food wise. I hope everyone who is having a bad day feels better tomorrow. I sure hope I do too.

[EverLosing]

Re: Roll Call 3/31/09

Hey all, Im here..wish I could stay longer but things have been CRAZY for me the past couple of days. Its been another crap day just like yesterday, dealing with some family issues. Thankfully Ive managed to stay on track and everything is good food wise. I hope everyone who is having a bad day feels better tomorrow. I sure hope I do too.

If it makes you feel any better, I had another crap day just like yesterday too...might have been worse than yours because the crap involved people I don't even like much less love (like family)!!

SO....I'm on plan. That's all good. Still working on the water intake though. I can't go to the bathroom 20 times per day because it's taking me way too long to get the pants up and down without the use of the injured multi-colored thumb!! Can't even button pants. I'm learning to lock and unlock my deadbolt with the opposite hand and I swear I've bent the key! My unlucky son is gonna have to hook the bra for me. It's so wonderful...

No idea what I weigh and I'm lovin the weigh, no way! challenge. Of course, I'll admit my son hid the scale BUT it's nice to not obsess!! I feel like my body is shrinking. My jeans are getting really loose. I like that I'm paying so much more attention to my body and not the little monster on the floor!! I haven't decided if I'll weigh this weekend or not. I'm enjoying this little game of not doing it. All depends on how I feel.

[rajenki]

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Everlosing needs to learn my copyrighted bra installation method that involves hooking in the front and twisting it around. Fewer thumbs required

For some reason I was born without the ability to hook in the back. Seriously. I've worn bras since the 6th grade...could never do the hook in the back job.

Hope you heal soon!