Time for a "Kick It Up a Notch" Challenge?

[JoanOH]

Saturday, 08/28/04

Here we go!

Kick it Up a Notch Challenge - Started 08/11/04

Reporting in:
:ThumbsUpJoanOH - Measure foods, record in Fitday, cut back on sweetener
:sympathy Jackie Blue - Monitor carbs, stay away from caffeine, extra walking
:sympathy Shufflebutt - Drink water, keep food journal, exercise
:sympathy lostandfound - fitday, water, monitor carbs
:ThumbsUp :ThumbsUp JordanII - Fitday, more water, measure veggies (JordanII goofed, but made such effort to make up for it, I gave her TWO Thumbs Up!)

We need to hear from:
Sillyann - No frankenfoods, no diet colas, no snitching kids' foods
Doitnow - monitor PM carbs, add ab exercises
AmyTheobald - Record on Fitday, stop Diet Rites, more water
Tamariah - clean induction - no ice cream
Ladyhairg - EAt during day,food dairy,clean weekends
Jennykins - More water, monitor carbs
BabyOm - Monitor carbs, make exercise a priority, water
brats4 - Less cream, controlled portions, measure foods, no grazing
Moonwish - Drinking water from the AM, no decaf, under 1800cal, watch food limits

What the symbols mean:
Kicked it up! :ThumbsUp
Got kicked! :thumbsdo:
Almost there! :sympathy

Anyone have any advice for JordanII??

Joan J

[lostandfound]

Hi Jordan

I'm sorry you had a bad night. But thats all it was...a bad night!! And now it's gone...done...over with. :nod And today is a brand new day. :icondance
Drink some extra water. And I mean a lot of extra water. :capital
Flush all that bad stuff out of your system. :icondance
Convince yourself to do a bit extra exercise. :dancing
And before you know it..all that bad stuff will be just a memory. :nod
I'm glad you got back in the saddle. Great attitude.!! :hug


Here's to a great week, Kicking it up a notch!!!

Hugs,Tammy

[JordanII]

Hey Tammy!

You're a doll, thanks for the words of encouragement.

Followed your advice and:

Drink some extra water. And I mean a lot of extra water.

Dank my 2 liters (64 fl. oz.) of H2O PLUS another 16 oz.! - spent the night in the loo :yikes There I was, every two hours without fail! Caramba! That makes it a long night and a rough start in the morning. I had better time my water intake a little more judiciously!

Convince yourself to do a bit extra exercise.

Yesterday was my "hard" day which is a 5K run plus a 50 min. Pilates Sculpt tape, so I did not do anything more than that. BUT, today was my "easy" day, only the 5k run.....here is where I "kicked it up!"....ran 7K. Must admit I was dragging my tail feathers at the end, but then again....I DID IT!!!!!

I'm glad you got back in the saddle.

Yeah, on Friday the stirrup looked mighty high and I was not sure I could heave myself up and into the saddle, today I am riding high......THANKS GUYS! :hug

[JoanOH]

Great Job, Jordan!!! You goofed, but you didn't go crazy. So I edit'ed my post and gave you TWO thumbs up 'cause you're trying so hard!! Effort counts around here!

My suggestion for you is to ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS have some of your favorite high fat/protein snacks on hand and ready to go. I always keep a container of tuna salad in my fridge. I love tuna salad and have no problem grabbing that when I'm tempted to eat something else. But you got to have it ready to go -- reaching in a Cheetos bag your DH has is quicker than getting up and opening a can of tuna, chopping celery, etc etc etc... Buffalo wings are another great snack that sure don't feel like "diet food".

I'm proud of you for kicking it BACK up a notch!
Joan J

[JordanII]

Gol Darn It....y'all brought tears to my eyes. I can't believe how much your caring and kindness means to me......a total stranger......imagine that......

Thank you.

[Lady_Hawke]

I have been eating ice cream everyday this week

[JoanOH]

I have been eating ice cream everyday this week

What's going on? Something stressful happening? C'mon...let us help.

Also, who goes to the store and buys the ice cream?

Also, are you still losing pounds and/or inches?

:hug

Joan J

[Lady_Hawke]

I have been eating ice cream everyday this week

What's going on? Something stressful happening? C'mon...let us help.

Also, who goes to the store and buys the ice cream?

Also, are you still losing pounds and/or inches?

:hug

Joan J

The only stressful thing that happened was weigh in last monday after my 2 week clean (except for the scone) and the no weigh, I really thought I would loose something, but I gained 1.9. Part of me said F it and I had my ice cream because I wanted it, even knowing that it will take me longer to reach goal. I accept this. The other part of me said Don't give up and continued to drink most of my water and to exercise.
I am the one that buys the ice cream. I don't know if I am still loosing, probably not, but I won't know for sure until I go to the doctor tomorrow and weigh in. And yes, I thought about NOT going, or putting it off until I am clean a few days, but I am going, its my weigh day.
No one can really help me but me. I do however greatly appreciate the love and support I get from you all. That means the world to me. It helps seeing how great everyone is doing. Knowing I am not alone in this is the greatest gift you guys give me. :hug
Thank you for your support and :hug

[lostandfound]

No one can really help me but me.

This is true. But would a swift kick in the pants help????My friend you are a beautiful person!!! And you have heart as big as the outdoors. I have recieved so much encouragement from you in the past and now it's my turn to "pay it forward"
You must stop sabotaging yourself. :hug You deserve to reach for the stars and see your dreams through!! :nod Grab that leash and take your pup for a walk. Drink water..talk to friend on the phone. Get out of the house and go sight seeing or window shopping. Look at your dream clothes!! Make new goals. Tomorrow is a new day..and is truly " the first day of the rest of your life."
Don't beat yourself up.!! But beat your alter ego. The one that wants that ice cream is trying to defeat you!! Don't let her.!! You can win this battle. I will help. We all will. We love you and want you on our wagon. You know the one I'm talking about..and believe me it's not the ice cream wagon.!!!
If ever I wish I could fly to Norway..it is now. Cause Tammy..you need a great big mushy hug!!!! :hug :hug :hug :hug :hug These will have to do.
I have every confidence that you will kick this!!! I'm praying for you hard and furiously!! Thats gotta be worth something!! :nod
PM me if you need me...I will always be there..just like you have been for me and many others here on the boards.

Biggest hugs ever, Tammy

[JoanOH]

I can never find my magic wand when I need it.

You're right, no one can say anything or do anything that will stop you from eating that ice cream. I sure wish I could.

Let's try it from another perspective -- not "by the book" but perhaps a temporary reprieve? What if you ate your 1 serving of ice cream (and limit it to whatever the 1 serving size is on the package), but went back to counting your carbs otherwise? Include the ice cream in the daily carb count, of course... At least that way you won't be beating yourself up all the time, and if your system is agreeing with the stuff, MAYBE it will work...

Of course, that will only work if that's your only cheat...

I don't want you to give up... :hug You've come so far...

Joan J

[Shufflebutt]

Tam .... first :hug :hug .

I don't have anything new to add that Joan and lostandfound haven't already said. I just wanted to let you know I am here for you too. Sometimes it is hard to keep looking at the big picture or the end goal. We all need a little something that is more immediate. Is there a more short term goal we can help you attain? You are a beautiful person and is awful seeing you struggle like this.

More hugs for you Honey and let us know how the doctors visit goes.

[brats4]

Okay well haven't been reporting in as much as I should but here goes. I was going strong for a day or two with the measuring but again find myself falling into eyeballing instead. So hard cause hate making another dish. I had the courage to go buy cream the other day and am trying desperately to fight the urge to use it recreationally. I figure I can't hide from foods forever, facing them is part of the learning experience. I have been having difficulty with snacking the past couple days. I am so hungry from extended PMS. I just can't seem to get that full feeling. I'd love any suggestions. I can't do cheese sticks cause they are just leaving me unfufilled and then i look for something else. any suggestions on what would hit the tummy like a lead weight without sending me into an upward spin?

[JordanII]

Tamariah wrote:

The only stressful thing that happened was weigh in last monday after my 2 week clean (except for the scone) and the no weigh, I really thought I would loose something, but I gained 1.9.

Well YEAH!, of course it was stressful. All that work and YOU GAINED 1.9 POUNDS!!!!! I can see how totally devastating it was at that moment and how that would throw you for a self-defeating loop. God only knows I have been there and done that!!!!!!

But dearest lovely lady, and you are you know....I have experienced your kindness first hand......take just one moment and realise that that 1.9 pound weight gain could have been just a miserable bloody hormonal fluctuation!!!!!! Or something you ate which caused you to retain some fluid!

Don't let the equivalent of a few glasses of water sabotage your excellent progress.

O.K., so maybe you needed to sooth your hurt for a wee bit with the ice cream, not a good thing to get into, solving the pain with Carbs, but that's all over now......

Now.....look into the computer screen........you are getting sleepy.......you only hear my voice.........it is telling you.........you are better now.......you are strong........and you will hop back on that horse and RIDE GIRL RIDE!........now I will count to three and you will only remember how wonderful and strong and what a competent rider you are ..........one........two.....three!

:hug

[lostandfound]

Now.....look into the computer screen........you are getting sleepy.......you only hear my voice.........it is telling you.........you are better now.......you are strong........and you will hop back on that horse and RIDE GIRL RIDE!........now I will count to three and you will only remember how wonderful and strong and what a competent rider you are ..........one........two.....three!

:hug

I totally love this!!!! Wonderful , Wonderful!!!!!


Hugs,Tammy

[JordanII]

Brats4 wrote:

I can't do cheese sticks cause they are just leaving me unfufilled and then i look for something else. any suggestions on what would hit the tummy like a lead weight without sending me into an upward spin?

Welllllll, I am sure that you have read a few posts prior to this about my tumble from my horse! And JoahOH's suggestion about having Tuna salad at hand for those "got eat something NOW times".

I can report that it works like a charm. This evening I had one of those, "got eat something NOW times" and I munched on a Tuna salad made with celery and a very low everything (only 9 calories per tablespoon) Italian salad dressing. (I am at the point where calories do count for me.) The salad is very filling, stays with you for hours, and very low Carb and high nutrition. Great combination all around.

Thanks JoanOH for the suggestion!