Day of reckoning

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Well today we have another weigh in for the Biggest Loser. I am averaging only about 1/2 pound a week. Not real good and the others who aren't really working as hard as I am are losing more weight. Go figure! Oh well I am happy that I am making positive changes in my eating habits and I will continue this long after the competition is over. In fact, we may contiue it on with a new cash pot. If I can only figure out how to quit sabotaging my success. Again one day at a time, one mouthful at a time, one calorie at a time! I will make a difference that is lasting in my life. I have my ups and downs, but as long as there is one more up I can keep going and it's all up to me.

  

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TERESAU2000 4/17/2009 12:16AM

At my job we just ended a Biggest Loser Contest. I came in 2nd place which is nice; I lost 12 lbs. But the winner lost 17 lbs. and walked off with the $200 pot. Oh well, we're having another one in the fall, in the meantime, I'm going to continue losing WT. But you keep trying, work hard, & stay focused. YOU CAN DO IT.! Report Inappropriate Comment

BAMACHICK39 4/16/2009 11:38AM

You will get through this I know you will. Just keep up what you are doing and you will. Report Inappropriate Comment

Disciple of diet

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

It makes sense, but you don't always see it until it comes to home with your own life. I've been hit with how discipline in one area effects all areas of my life. As I watch my calories more carefully, I am more likely to exercise and pray and clean house. Discipline is discipline. That has always been a weak point for me. So it goes to say, in my life anyways, as I lose weight I will be a better christian and all areas of my life will be more of what I am hoping to see. A disciple is someone who disciplines themselves to study someone or something. How can I go wrong?

  

Nothing much

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Been yo yoing some, but trying to keep my goals in place. My rib is healing so exercise is getting closer. Have done some walking. Weather hasn't been cooperting very well, but hey tha's jsut an excuse huh? Had family home for the weekend and am stillpaying for it. Not much noteworthy happening right now.

  

sabotage

Sunday, April 12, 2009

I am my own worst enemy. It seems about once a week I sabotage myself. My dad used to say that I sabotaged myself with my words. Now I do it with a fork. We went out to eat and I ate the whole plate. I should have brought at least half of it home. I didn't have very many calories to spare so I knew already that I was in trouble. The whole plate had enough calories for the day shy of just a few calories. I just need to discipline myself because I know I CAN DO THIS. Discipline is my greatest weakness at this point. If this is where I am working hardest how do you think the rest of my program looks at this point? Somone save me from myself. If I continue this way I will be in the same shape come Christmas and I don't want that. I know I can do this. I am learning my downfalls though and what doesn't work. I know too what will work due to Spark so I need to get busy whether I feel like it or not.

  

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RUNNINGOMA 4/12/2009 7:51AM

Remember this is a journey, not an event. I read a tip on Spark that when going out to eat, you could ask for a take home container right away and put half of your meal in it and set it aside before you even start eating. How about exercising? Have you been able to start working on that part of your changed lifestyle? Don't give up - just take it one day at a time. Make small changes each week to will add to the momentum. We all have ups and downs. Report Inappropriate Comment

People notice

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Things have gone pretty well. Still struggling with my exercise plan. I think I over did it a bit yesterday. My rib still hurts. I walked at work by keeping a fast pace and going in cirlces around the facility. I also walk faster from my car to Walmart. I am making an effort to improve. With my son home this weekend, maybe I can convince him to walk down by the river with me. That will be one mile and a half in 30 minutes as well as walking my dog. Do both of us good! I have the 8 cups of water down. I have been telling everyone I know about drinking more water. I got a compliment on how good my jeans looked on me. I told them it was the same jeans I have always worn, but even a few lost pounds have made a difference. Still I am very excited to get some verbal feedback! It isn't major changes that make a difference, it is all the little ones that add up. Everyone has noticed how much healthier I am eating as well. It's not like I was the junk food queen or anything, but I am eating more fruits and veggies. People are beginning to take notice of the little changes I have made.