Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

[jsj0305]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

Hello everyone. I just wanted to pop by head in and say great job with all of the losses! You should be so proud of yourselves!!

I have had a very rough couple of weeks, and that's why I havn't been around much. A lot of family problems, and to make a long story short, I am moving. I have tried so hard to stick with this WOL, but with such negativity, I cannot do it here. I have decided that when I get to my new house...we sign tomorrow...I am completely and totally rededicating myself 110% to exercise and this WOL. I know that in my own house I can use my handy work out stuff w/ out listening to how stupid they are. I can fill MY fridge with all the goodies I can eat and not have to worry about them disapearing.....steaks are expensive!!!

I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing, and I figured I owed you guys an explanation as to why I dropped of the face of the Earth for a few weeks.

Congratulations on all of your successes and I am so proud of everyone!! I don't have a computer at my new house, but you can bet I will e kicking butt! I promise to go to the library once a week and check in with everyone. Well, I'll be lingering today...so I'll be back in a bit. Love you all....Stephanie

[Elsie150]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

Kinkay...Best wishes for a Happy Birthday for you this weekend!

jsj...nice to see your post! Glad you are getting your own place where you will have more control. If you are feeling like you need motivation I suggest you look back on some of your earlier posts and they are sure to help! They were truly inspiring. Check in when you can!!!

Cleo...are you feeling better?? Way to go on th exercise...watch out...I think Kinkay is catching up to you!

I had a great day yesterday...drank all my water and NO peanut butter. It's the little things that make me happy...LOL!

[wannabethintoo]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

Wanna...I have lost 38 pounds since August 11. Pretty cool, huh? Only one week with no weight lose but made up for the next with the 4 pound lost that put me at 199.

Wow! That's very good. I've had many weeks without weight loss.

[Elsie150]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

Yes..it is good. I have impressed myself...LOL! I have been giving myself the talk about how I will have weeks with no weight lose since the 2 week. Expected it a lot sooner than it happened. Anytime after the 2nd week I thought it could happen. Funny thing is that if it had happened any of the weeks before the one it did I don't know how I would have handled it emtionally. But it happened on a week where I had been eating a lot of Chili and not drinking my water like I should. So the fact that I had something to 'blame' it on helped...much better than when you stick to plan and nothing happens.

I know that I will hit many more...some even weeks when there is nothing to 'blame'. But hopefully they are few and far between. If I don't lose this week I will 'blame' peanut butter. Might be a whacked way of looking at it but whatever keeps me going, right? LOL!

[womanpraised]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

Well... I will sneak in here and check in...

I hit bottom Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and am just now dragging myself out of the chocolate coated pit. My ex played into it, and my perfect brother and his literally Barbie proportioned fiancee, (in a whiney voice "these measurements are supposed to be impossible, so you can IMAGINE how hard it is to find clothes that really fit), - with their - he's no good, he's fat.. she's fat.. it is the worse thing they can think of to say about someone, and it is every third word they use, and my dad... I can do no right. And my friends Ben and Jerry made it all better. For a time. The highlight of the week came when the "family pictures" that my dad ordered from my brothers wedding came ( I know I am whining but let me, okay?) last night, and there is one of my youngest brother and the bride, one of my folks with the bride and groom one of the two brothers together, TWO of perfrect bro and Barbie fiancee, one of my sister and her family, and one of the kids, one of every group in the family, right? Except my family. I was shattered. And had to realize, again, that other people dont count, and I can feel sorry for myself while I lose the weight just as easily as while packing it on.

By the grace of God, I dont know what else it would be, I have neither gained nor lost.

I am going to work like the dickens to make that New Years Goal. I might not make it, but I intend to give it a try.

And stay out of my family's way.

So I may be in and out. I am wrestling hard with this, but I did promise myself that I would not happy face it and pretend like everything is okay. I am struggling with depression and emotional/comfort overeating, but still fighting. And will soon be dancing, to have come out the other side.

Hugs to all...

kimberly

[Ebonyspice]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

Well it has been a bumpy ride for me . As I have lost and gained .
I am went to 235lbs and i am now 233. I know i wont be able to get to my challenge goal but, I am now aiming for 215lbs .
Luv Ebony

[lots2lose]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

Well... I will sneak in here and check in...

I hit bottom Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and am just now dragging myself out of the chocolate coated pit. My ex played into it, and my perfect brother and his literally Barbie proportioned fiancee, (in a whiney voice "these measurements are supposed to be impossible, so you can IMAGINE how hard it is to find clothes that really fit), - with their - he's no good, he's fat.. she's fat.. it is the worse thing they can think of to say about someone, and it is every third word they use, and my dad... I can do no right. And my friends Ben and Jerry made it all better. For a time. The highlight of the week came when the "family pictures" that my dad ordered from my brothers wedding came ( I know I am whining but let me, okay?) last night, and there is one of my youngest brother and the bride, one of my folks with the bride and groom one of the two brothers together, TWO of perfrect bro and Barbie fiancee, one of my sister and her family, and one of the kids, one of every group in the family, right? Except my family. I was shattered. And had to realize, again, that other people dont count, and I can feel sorry for myself while I lose the weight just as easily as while packing it on.

By the grace of God, I dont know what else it would be, I have neither gained nor lost.

I am going to work like the dickens to make that New Years Goal. I might not make it, but I intend to give it a try.

And stay out of my family's way.

So I may be in and out. I am wrestling hard with this, but I did promise myself that I would not happy face it and pretend like everything is okay. I am struggling with depression and emotional/comfort overeating, but still fighting. And will soon be dancing, to have come out the other side.

Hugs to all...

kimberly

Hugs Kimberly
My family's weight obsessed too,and when they think they are trying to help you they are actually making the situation worse.I fell off the wagon for 3weeks too,and gained 14.5 pounds back but I'm working that off plus some!!!You can do it

[cleochatra]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

{{{womanpraised}}} Don'y feel bad--it's not just you! I know that if you just do what you can, you will be so much closer to goal by NYE: whether it's the initial goal you set or not doesn't matter. What matters is that you're back!

{{{lots2lose}}} It is so good to see you again!

[cleochatra]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

YAY Ebony on getting down 2 more pounds!!!

[jsj0305]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

(((((Elsie)))))Thanks so much...I am flattered that you think my posts are inspiring. That really means a lot to me. I am going to find them, read them and add them to my collection of pick-me-ups. I thought to do that. Thanks

(((((Womanpraised))))) I know where you are coming from. I absolutely do. At least you know that when you hit goal you will never be condesending towards others and help them instead!! Keep fighting and keep your head up. I know you'll find the strength to pull through. I am here if you need to vent or need encouragement.

(((((Ebony))))) I think I'm on that same bumpy road!! Congratulations on your 2 pound loss. I admire you for adjusting your goal to make it realistic. Do what works for you. It makes it so much easier. For me personally, I can't look at my final goal, I have to do it 7 pounds at a time. I know it souds funny, but 10 is too much for me to think about, I get frustrated, and I give up. 5 is too little and I think I have slack and I cheat. 7 is in the middle and works for me. Do what you have to. You should be proud of yourself.

[Kinkay]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

Congrats on the 2 lbs, Ebony!!!

Kimberly aka womanpraised, you're not alone in the battle with depression and emotional eating. I am diagnosed with clinical depression and this change in lifestyle is a constant struggle for me too. In two months I gained 19 lbs because I cried and ate, cried and ate, every night. I'm just constantly looking for things to motivate me now so I can at least not put on another 19 lbs. Good for you for not gaining!

I'm down 2 lbs too! Look at my ticker!!!

I'm still concerned with the amount of food I'm consuming. Today I went over 2000 cals, and had 22g of carbs. I just still can't get over that emotional eating habit that's plagued me since last year.

I have new motivation, though, because I have a HUGE crush on my dance instructor, who may be in his 40's, but is the most attractive man in my eyes. He's going on vacation for three weeks, so I really want to WOW him with my appearance when he comes back.

Ok...sorry for rambling. hope everyone's doin super!

[jsj0305]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

(((((Kinkay)))))Congrats on the loss! That's wonderful. As far as the calories you are consuming, do you exercise??? I saw you were taking dance, what type of dancing? I know that when I do, I can consume wayyyy more calories than usual. Have you figured you BMR?? Here's the link, I pulled it up for you already. http://www.caloriesperhour.com/index_burn.html If you are very active, you are okay. If not, I would definately try to slow down a little. You wouldn't want to gain if you don't have to.

You know what, whatever motivates you, use. If it helps put things into perspective, then that's great. Just don't try to do it JUST to impress. I did that and crashed, hard. It you're doin' it for you, and he just helps...well, YOU GO GIRL!!! Not all of us get to see such lovely eyecandy!!

[cleochatra]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

{{{{{{{jsj}}}}}}}} It's so good to see you back!


{{{kinkay}}} I agree with jsj-- you don't need a man to make you the wonderful woman that you are. Now knocking those pretty eyes out of his head, if it motivates you for the moment, is great; however, you have to have something to keep you going after that. Basing your success on what others see isn't going to work for very long. It had to be a committment you plan to make for yourself for life. Because you are so worth that!

[Kinkay]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

jsj , I am pretty active...when I want to be, haha. I dance the jive, cha cha, rumba, and some standard dances. My partner and I are going for our first provincial competition in March!

Cleo, you're right. I DON'T need a man. I mean, not that I'll GET this man, because he's too mature for me (although i'm up for it if he is )!!!

I woke up this morning with an incredible urge to sabotage myself. I don't know why, either. I've had this feeling before a week ago, and I always cave in. I WON'T DO IT THIS TIME!!! I'm going to post post POST until I feel normal again.

[Elsie150]

Re: Mid-Year Resolution, November 27-Dec 3

(((Kimberly))) I am glad you did not gain. But it is time to kick Ben and Jerry to the curb and recommit! I know you can do it. Don't let those around you dictate what you put in your mouth. It only hurts you and not them. I am glad you are not putting on a happy face about the pictures...you Dad should know that you are hurt. But please remember...it doesn't matter what your Dad/Brother does or doesn't do, feels for you or doesn't feel for you ....it only matters what you think of yourself. So remember...if they do not act in a way that you think is kind, loving and supportive and are not people you would surround yourself with if you had a choice why in the world should you care what they think of you? Get mad...show them how wrong they are about you...BE BETTER. The best way to get back at people like that is to BE BETTER than them. You strike me as a caring, giving person so to me you are already on your way. Remember to take care of yourself as that is the best way to take care of your children. And it shows them how to act and what is important. You are supported HERE!!!!


Ebony!! So glad you are back on board!!! You know this can be done. You are important enough to make the effort. We are rooting for you. You let me know if you want the stats changed or if you want them left how they are since you will be back down there in no time!! You go Girl!!

Lots2lose...Now you smarten up!!! Just cause you are a HOTTIE now doesn't mean the fight is over!!! You can do this! You know you can...you have come to far to give up now! Be great because you are great!!! Let me know if you want me to leave the stats or change them...totally up to you because I know you will be doing great this week!!

jsj...don't thank me..you wrote them. I hope going back and reading them reinspires you. I know you can do this when you set your mind to it!! Check in when you can. I look forward to changing those stats!!

Kinkay!!! 2 pounds! Weigh to go. You are getting the hang of this. The more you read the stickies and book and use fitday and drink your water the better you will do! Thank you for all the posts you are doing! How did your day go?? You said you were going to post post post?? Thinking of ya!