Lost

Thursday, March 19, 2009

What happened? I'm just not real motivated today. I need some exercise to get the mind back in shape. That's where my problems lie, in my head. Maybe I'll go out and walk for lunch.
Get some fresh air. I have my 2 mile Lenten Walk today so it would be good to get a start on it.
I don't know... I just feel lost.

  

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SHEILAHOPE 3/21/2009 11:06PM

Are you feeling motivated again? I am posting a daily challenge for Sunday. Report Inappropriate Comment

MS_SUSIE 3/20/2009 10:31AM

Hi Hon, Try changing something up in your routine because you're stuck! Drink the water, eat lots of apples and I see that you've gone to the gym today. It's all attitude, think about your motivation, try to get your focus back on the reason you are wanting this.. never lose focus on the real reason, the very thing that has motivated you. Be sure to make a motivation/inspiration board where you put up pictures that motivate you. If you already have one, then maybe take the old pictures down and put up new ones because you may stop noticing something that's been around for awhile. Maybe a trip to a day spa might rejuvenate you. Do something so pampering to your body that you are back in touch with your body. A new Spring haircut might even help. Anything that you can think of that will make you feel good about yourself and boost confidence in yourself. I'll be thinking of you and paying attention, Susie Report Inappropriate Comment

LM.JACKSON 3/19/2009 3:25PM

Not sure where you walk at lunch ... but if you ever need someone to walk with just give me a call and I'll join you. It is so much easier to walk when someone is there to keep you going ... I don't have the support for walking that I would like. Next week will be a little warmer and maybe we can all get out and walk! Report Inappropriate Comment

1TINNY2 3/19/2009 1:07PM

I think we all have days like this... But you know where your problem is & you have already found a solution...Go take your walk & enjoy your surroundings... Report Inappropriate Comment

Not hungry

Friday, March 13, 2009

My daily calorie range is between 1500 and 1850. I'm lucky if I make 1300. I'm just not that hungry. AND, I'm afraid to eat all those calories every day. I'm afraid I'll gain what I've worked so hard to lose. My weight loss ticker is dormant. I've been stuck between 146 and 150 for months now. Even with all my exercise, I still can't seem to hit my goal of 143. Is that too much to ask? I think not. I will try to eat the extra calories to see if I might be in starvation mode and more calories...more weight loss...I hope. In conclusion and looking at the big picture, I might as well try to eat more. What do I have to lose but weight?

  

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BITTYGIRL51 3/16/2009 5:28PM

I am interested to hear how things turn out for you...cause I am not a big believer in "starvation mode"...but I too, seem to be stuck. I also read where you are "addicted" to strength training...I am fairly new to it, but have incorporated more of it into my lifestyle. If it is alright with you I am going to subscribe to your blog and follow yourprogress - I still have much to learn. I joined Sparks about the same time you did. Report Inappropriate Comment

ME2448 3/14/2009 6:59AM

I know what you mean. My ticker isn't moving like I want it too but I am in it for life long eating. That is what I have to remind myself. This is a Life Long Commitment Report Inappropriate Comment

LM.JACKSON 3/13/2009 6:38PM

That is a bummer ... but it is easy to get into starvation mode. I often kick up my calories one day and drop them back the next. I often find that if I stay at the upper end of my range (1500-1800) and keep at my exercise I don't have as much trouble. Also ... make sure each meal is balanced don't skip any meals, and spread your food out over 4 - 5 meals a day. Your body functions better if it has good balance throughout the day. Report Inappropriate Comment

DARLENEK04 3/13/2009 1:18PM

Try the extra calories and if it doesn't work for you, then go back to your comfort place. You might not be losing because you are building muscle instead of it showing up as a loss, you are just firming. Do not give up...we are rooting you on........... Report Inappropriate Comment

Transformed

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

I'm making progress and it's not necessarily the kind that the scale shows. Slowly, I have attained this attitude of being content with who I am. Granted, there are still some things that need to change...my near obsession with strength training, my undying love of popcorn, my short-tempered outbursts... I could go on. But all in all, I'm getting happy just being me. I've always been so uncomfortable in my own skin, wanting to be thinner or prettier or to be kinder to others. All these things I "want" are coming to pass. I feel thinner because I'm eating healthier and more conscientiously. I feel prettier because I'm starting to accept who I am and finding out I'm not as ugly as I imagined. It's hard to explain. It's coming from the inside and it's awesome. Like the Bible says, I'm being transformed by the renewing of my mind. And with God at my side, it only gets better from here. He's the best and I'm not so bad.

  

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IAMJENEY 7/9/2009 4:19AM

"He's the best and I'm not so bad" I like this! I found your page reading a message board...somewhere. Anyway, I just wanted to peek in and tell you that I can't BELIEVE the transformation I see in your photos! You've managed to thin out without all the...extra skin. I will not be so fortunate! :D Keep doing what you're doing! Jeney Report Inappropriate Comment

SHEILAHOPE 3/12/2009 7:32AM

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HUBITHA 3/11/2009 11:21PM

What a great step that is! It can be such a difficult one to make. Congrats!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LM.JACKSON 3/11/2009 10:41PM

Isn't it amazing what God can do in our lives. Just a few little things here and there make all the difference in the world. I sure hope we can meet some nice "warm" spring day and go for a walk ... I look forward to getting to know you better. Letting Go and Letting God has some amazing results. Report Inappropriate Comment

MANDAMIEE 3/11/2009 2:23PM

What a wonderful step to have made. Congratulations! I think the first step to truly being healthy and happy is learning to love ourself as God made us. Report Inappropriate Comment

Popcorn

Thursday, March 05, 2009

I had to say no to popcorn last night because it would have put me over the limits on my Nutrition Tracker. You gotta understand... me and popcorn, we go way back. My mom has a picture of me sitting on the kitchen counter, intently watching as she made popcorn. The picture was in black and white which tells you how long ago it really was! Whenever my family would get together for a game of Rummy or a night of TV, they'd always ask me to make the popcorn because I had a knack for good popcorn. I ate it every day after high school. The whole batch.
Canola oil-popped. No butter, just salt. It's great that way. Fast forward to the present... I still make the best in the house, hands down. But last night, I had to spurn my beloved popcorn because of my Tracker. Nutrition Nazi.

  

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SHEILAHOPE 3/5/2009 10:45PM

I hear what you are saying. It is hard when we have to say no to our favorites. Report Inappropriate Comment

LM.JACKSON 3/5/2009 10:26PM

At least you had simple popcorn ... my mom used to make it with butter, garlic salt and parmesan cheese ... not that's really heaping on the fat and calories. Now my favorite is kettle corn ... I try to find the kind with now trans fat. The 100 calorie packs are just the right amount to keep me honest! Report Inappropriate Comment

Smooth Talker

Friday, February 27, 2009

I was standing at the sink doing dishes (I incorporate exercise into scrubbing dirty dishes too!)
and my husband tiptoed up behind me, hugged me tightly and whispered in my ear.
"Baggy Pants", he cooed. I ate it up. "Baggy Pants". The words I've been waiting to hear all my life. No wonder I'm so in love with him. He's a real smooth talker!!!

  

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LM.JACKSON 2/28/2009 7:48PM

Sometimes hubbies are the last ones to notice ... they are around us all the time so it isn't as big of a difference until it really shows. It is great to have them notice!!! on the baggy pants!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHEILAHOPE 2/27/2009 6:35PM

Keep on shaking it!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LNWOLF72 2/27/2009 12:34PM

Awww how sweet is that! Report Inappropriate Comment