This week

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Well I weighed myself this morning and I am down to 268. That is a 2lbs loss from last week.

I know that I should be happy with 2 lbs. That is a healthy weight to lose. But after the numbers i have seen over the first two weeks and then KNOWING that I made many bad choices this week-I can't help but feel a bit disappointed.

I know, I know.... Don't let it get me down. A loss is a loss. 2 lbs is still good and is probably healthier for me in the long run than losing 6 lbs in a week. And I recognize that the first big weight loss is not something that I can sustain. It was water weight and all of that. As I move along on this path the weight loss with slow down. I just didn't think it would happen so soon.

I just needed to write down my disappointment to get it out of my system. Get the negativity out and send it away. I'm feeling better already.

  

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BAM0827 7/15/2008 6:03PM

I think we've all been there hoping that the numbers would jump by leaps and bounds ... it's normal to want our work (even if it's not our hardest) to show results. I think the longer you go the more you'll realize that you have no control on how your body reacts. Your weight is what it is. All you can control is what you put in your mouth and how much exercise you participate in. Healthy habits are hard to build so focus on that and you'll see results! Maybe not as fast as you'd like (or any of us do) but you will! Congrats on your efforts thus far! Report Inappropriate Comment

This has been a bad week

Monday, July 14, 2008

Well I am at the end of my week for weight loss and I stepped on the scale this morning to get a feel for what I will be at tomorrow for my official week weigh-in. What a shocker!

Actually it isn't much of a shocker at all. This has been a week of poor choices. Fried foods, McDonald's, alcohol....... Looking back I think I stayed within my calorie range only 2, maybe 3, days.

I am learning that I do well when I have complete control of my schedule and surroundings but when events or eating out happens--I make poor choices.

For example. We went out to eat for a friends birthday. I decided it was a good idea to get fish and chips, we split a desert, and then went dancing where I had several drinks over the course of the evening.

I had no idea that my calorie total was going to be so very very high. I am pretty sure I didn't even put everything in for the day and it was over 3,0oo!!!!! Really??? No wonder I am the size I am!

So tomorrow I think it will just be a 1 lbs loss, maybe 1.5. I am disappointed in myself. During the week I didn't think I was doing that bad but when I look at the whole week.....well the truth is in the numbers. It is like I have the memory of a gold fish. I don't remember yesterday's choices and then decide I have been good so I can cheat a little bit today while out to eat.

One good thing did happen this week. I got McDonald's yesterday. We were on the way to a concert, running late and I had no food in the house. I only ate 3/4 of the burger and 1/2 of the medium fries. It was gross. I didn't like it and didn't want to eat it. All I wanted was some fresh peaches and broccoli. Now THIS IS a major breakthrough. I love french fries. LOVE them. And I didn't want them. I didn't even like them.

So I guess there is SOMETHING to celebrate this week. I will take my successes where I can.

  

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MEME102 7/14/2008 9:34PM

I loved your blog!!! You see the need for making better choices!! My mantra is IF you make more days with GOOD choices than BAD....you will be able to follow through with this! We are having a team challenge right now of stay within your calorie range for 6 out of 7 days at the Break 200 team....perhaps you'd like to make it one of your 'streaks' (if you haven't already!) I wish you well and KNOW that you can do this!!! I"m out here cheering for you (and at my age that's NOT a pretty sight!!!) PL Co-leader Breaking 200team Report Inappropriate Comment

LUKESMOM1220 7/14/2008 2:26PM

Don't give up, just forgive yourself and move forward. Have you ever tried sweet potato fries? I discovered these last week and I am addicted! Like a regular french fry, but with a little hint of sweet. You can feel like you're cheating, but you're not! Good luck with the weigh in! Report Inappropriate Comment

The pics are in....

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Alright, well I have finally taken a look at the wedding pictures from a friends wedding I was in last month.

WOW.

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow,wow. Need I say more?

I am so large. SO large. When I saw myself in relationship to the other bridesmaids......Shocked. That is all I can say.

i really had no idea that is what I looked like. no idea. I was in some serious denial.

It is unfortunate because weddings don't happen very often. The dress was gorgeous, the day was beautiful and I look like I am trying to turn the pretty blue dress into a globe!

I can't wait until I can start seeing the results. I think it will do me some good to SEE that I have lost weight.

Sigh, perhaps I shouldn't have looked at those pics today.

  

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SPADABEK 7/9/2008 5:09PM

Sometimes a pic is a good kick in the right direction. My driver's license picture is a good motivator for me. Looking at that picture years ago for the first time was the turning point to a healthier me. I was about 10 lbs heavier when it was taken than I am now. At one point I lost 30 lbs and then gradually gained 20 back again. I am too close to looking like that picture that I despise, again. I think I need to look at it more often to change gears again. I don't want to go back. Even though it is hard to look at, it may have been a good thing to see. Good luck in your weight loss journey! Comment edited on: 7/9/2008 5:08:43 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

ALLTHEWAY4 7/9/2008 4:49PM

I agree. You're going to love this pic on your SP when the lighter you shows up. Report Inappropriate Comment

Holiday weekend....well it could have been worse

Monday, July 07, 2008

Well the 4th of July weekend wasn't the greatest for the diet. I ate out on Saturday night, had a cheeseburger, fries, AND desert! Yeah, not the greatest choices were made.

However, I didn't really increase in weight much. I am still at a solid 10lbs lost. I think I just leveled off a bit. I still exercised this weekend which probably countered the massive amounts of calories I injested.

Today is a new day. I biked and have been eating well.

So I am back on track.

  

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RALIGH 7/7/2008 3:12PM

Good for you! Yeah, the holiday was hard. I had a burger and not one, not, two, but THREE mini-cheesecakes! Like you said, it's a new day! (And it's salad for lunch for me today!) Report Inappropriate Comment

Movie Theater Popcorn...I scorn thee

Saturday, July 05, 2008

It really is a shame that movie theater popcorn tastes so darn good.

I lost my ability to say "no" yesterday. After losing 10 lbs I thought it would be a good idea to get a large popcorn. The excuse was that I was sharing with a friend but she didn't eat much of it.

Unfortunately I did.


So I did a little bit of binge eating...... Not proud of it. But I am back on track today and I did an extra 10 min of cardio this morning to try and counter the fat and calories I consumed yesterday.

I just have to brush of my shoulders and move on...