THOUGHTS

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

I have got to get back to my inspired healthy eating. For a while, I was doing great. Consciously choosing my foods, stopped eating when I was full. I know what the problem is. I've let my finances get out of hand (again), and it's stressing me out. Food, of course, is comfort. The cheesier, the better. I can do this! Food is not going to pay my bills for me. Hang in there, Jeanne. You are a good person with a lot to offer. Star offering it to yourself!

  

DAY ONE OF ME...

Monday, February 25, 2013

Enough, already. I've had quite a few one day streaks - and a lot of those weren't complete days. I have it in me to lose this weight and exercise my way to a more attractive body, but I haven't been doing it. This past weekend, I ate wrong, drank too much, and laid around watching t.v. and reading. I had my grandkids for one day, and they were begging me to go outside - which we did, but only for about 1/2 hour. I have GOT to start loving me and the me that's inside. I am a good person. I care about people. I care about the world. I just need to care more about me, and by extension, be an even better person to everyone I see. I may not track every day here, but I'll track every day to myself. I will do this! My streak, for me, starts now.

  

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ARIANNANME 2/25/2013 10:45AM

It had to start somewhere! Good Luck!! Report Inappropriate Comment

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WHAT'S THE WORSE THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I've not been 'working' my sparkpeople diet. Although I've been a member for a few months now, I'm still not doing what I know I need to be doing. I'll track, weigh, walk, drink water, etc., for a week (maybe), then slack off for a couple weeks. This morning, on the way to work, I got to thinking - "What's the worse thing that could happen, if I do this thing?" What? I might feel better about myself? Like looking at myself again? Enjoy other people's compliments again? What, exactly, would be the down side? It sounds so simple, but this was a "eureka" moment for me. So today, I'm starting again. I'm gonna pull my head out of my nether regions, and find out just how bad it (won't) be.

  

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SUSANELAINE1956 12/18/2012 10:54AM

I can relate to this, also. I found that over the weeks my energy level got better, and that helped to keep me on track. Most importantly, with experimentation I found what works for me. It's much easier when you find the right combination of what to eat and exercise or activity that you look forward to doing. Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

NAPAWIFE20 12/18/2012 10:43AM

Good for you! I can so relate to you. My blot posts are so sporatic. I am trying really hard to not let anything get in my way this time. Lets keep each other motivated!! Whoohoo! :) Report Inappropriate Comment

THEEXERCISER 12/18/2012 10:39AM

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I BROKE DOWN AND WEIGHED

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

I DID IT! I wish I would have read your comments sooner. I've been away from my computer, or I would have weighed sooner. You're right GAIIAGIIRL, it's just a number. I need to work on loving myself no matter what. The big news is, though, that I've lost 12 pounds total. I know the loss of appetite from being sick helped get me there, but now I'm motinvated to keep on a'going! Thanks for all your comments!

  

AFRAID TO WEIGH

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

I've been sick for the last two weeks, and haven't been eating much. My brain tells me I have to have lost weight, but I'm afraid to weigh and find out I'm wrong. I know that's crazy, but I'm not always rational about weighing in. I never weigh more than once a week, and depending on how I feel, less than that. Of course, the holidays are here, so at this rate, it may be January before I weigh again (unless my pants feel loose). Does anyone have any pep talk I can give myself to get over this phobia?

  

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GAIIAGIIRL 11/20/2012 1:33PM

Good or bad, you need to know the number. The longer you ignore it, the higher it may creep up. I used to be the same as you, but I have come to accept the scale and the number it shows me - no matter what... because you know what? I'll love myself, regardless of that number. You're doing this for YOU and to make yourself a healthier and happier person. Just visualize your goals for a minute. No, seriously... close your eyes and for 20-30 seconds, just imagine how it would feel to have reached your goal of losing 35 lbs by your birthday. Picture yourself 35 lbs lighter, wearing something absolutely fabulous that you look GREAT in and you're surrounded by friends and family you can't believe how amazing you look. Feeling motivated? Now hop on that scale and get it over with :) Report Inappropriate Comment

SWEETEYES0601 11/20/2012 1:27PM

Well, I've been sick off and on a bit the past three weeks. I haven't counted the cough drop calories, but I know my weight has fluctuated up to 182 and down to 172. I think it's back up to 175 now. Weigh to resolve the curiosity, but don't give the number on the scale much "weight" in your scheme of things. Do what you know is right as far as eating and exercising and that's the best you can do. Some people drop 30 lbs in a month, most don't! I've lost more inches than pounds and the inches are the guys that keep me pushing. Weight is hard because muscle weighs more than fat, so counting on that number could make a size 6 woman cry! Good luck either way! Report Inappropriate Comment

LDAVIS648 11/20/2012 1:27PM

you can do this. we all have our own phobias with the scale. we all need to have a not all be all relationship with a number. that is not the end all be all in life Report Inappropriate Comment

RSPAPRIL281 11/20/2012 1:25PM

As long as you are feeling good about yourself then the numbers on a scale should not matter. I always try to remember that the scale is not the only indication that I have lost weight...just the other day I put on a pair of jeans that didn't fit me 2 weeks ago, that is how I know I lost weight, not by the scale. Report Inappropriate Comment