Getting moving with a Smile

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

I can't make myself care when I don't. Just doesn't seem to be in my power- but I can check in fully every time I DO care and do my best to make it stick. Excited to some of the initial gain coming back off easily as I just flow back into the right eating and exercising cycle. I will say it is MUCH easier this time also. I don't have many of the cravings and crash I did before.

Will be happy to conquer my next 5 lb loss and get back to my lowest adult weight. I am giving myself a big high five for a good few days and focusing on today. :) HIGH FIVE YOU!!! Now go get some Sweat on :)...

  

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1CRAZYDOG 5/21/2013 5:25PM

Gotta agree with Woubbie . . . Fall seven times, get up eight. Good job! HUGS Report Inappropriate Comment

WOUBBIE 5/21/2013 4:15PM

Fall seven times, get up eight. Report Inappropriate Comment

LESLEE33 5/21/2013 2:26PM

Great job! Report Inappropriate Comment

Destined for the Yo Yo, or here we go again :)

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Ok, so my big major moved equaled total shut down of all effort to stay sane, eating out all the time, nothing horrible- but 2.5 months consistent daily lack of tracking food, little formal working out. All of that, ofcourse, equaled putting back on 10 of the 10lbs I lost. My typical behavior pattern. However, I can't do much about the last 2.5 months. So. I am just re-setting and trying again. LOL.

I re-set all my goals and weight. I was 192 in Jan of this year. I am still down to 182 which is 10lbs maintained so I am just going to focus on the positive and continue whittling. I am just gonna take things 20 lbs at a time for now and focus on having a Healthy summer. I have a trip to Europe in Sept and I have little doubt that I will do lots of walking- but also lots of eating.

For now, I'm just going to focus on the step in front of me and have a healthy, active, good eating summer. Starting with a Tuna and Fish Day!!

Reset goals, reset attitude, back on track, and staring straight ahead..... OY

  

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SWEETNEEY 5/19/2013 11:58AM

you have reprogramme - I'll do lots of walking and control my eating. There is a Spark user name YO YO NO More (YOYONOMORE). I love her name. So, when I'm 'cheating' I say YO YO NO MORE. I've decided her name is my anchor. Welcome Back Report Inappropriate Comment

STEVEN2GO2 5/19/2013 9:04AM

Allyou can do is take it one day at a time. CONGRATS on the overall ten pound drop! Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 5/19/2013 8:50AM

Welcome back and glad you're here again! Movin is physically and emotionally taxing. So, you're right . . . nothing you can do to take back the last 2.5 months, BUT you're doing the exact right thing now . . . restarting. AND the bonus is you're coming into it this time w/10 lbs. less weight than you were before you started last time. Deep breaths, hope you're getting settled and good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

Valentines Day and the Moving saga....

Saturday, February 16, 2013

My Valentines Day was AWESOME, and a total derail LOL. My husband brought me home an Amazing delicious dinner and my favorite tequila. OH How I indulged!! OY... today at least I did a pretty good job of getting back on track. Didn't eat everything perfectly healthy, but I did stay in my calorie count. Now to edge my way back from the Dark Side. We take possession of our new house tomorrow. Here comes a Little more CRAZY!!! Whew... I will stay focused on the progress and that each day is a new day to make all the right choices. I feel good about how far I have come. I have plenty to go still, but I am moving in the right direction and that is what matters most!

  

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SEEINGCLEARLY53 2/20/2013 5:48PM

Agree with progress not perfection,,,,makes it easier to stick with it to me.... Report Inappropriate Comment

CARI2012 2/19/2013 10:33AM

Yay! Congrats on your new house! New house, new YOU! Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 2/16/2013 7:11PM

Progress . . . not perfection. Good job and GOOD LUCK in your new home. HUGS! Report Inappropriate Comment

Down, but not out...

Thursday, February 14, 2013

So on the upside my weight is down a little more. Hit the 175.4 mark, which means I have lost 16.6 pounds so far.. :)..

On the not Out part....I am so stressed with my workload I am having a hard time staying focused on feeling Good about being healthy. I don't want my work towards being healthier to get lost as just one more obsession in a list of many. I tend to be a little Type A. However, me staying AWARE of that desire and reality is a big step for me

On the Further Upside. I am feeling very good about how I look in my clothes. Amazing what 9 inches off someone's frame can do for their state of mind.

Finally, on the not Out... I WISH I was out better, and deeper at night. I am having a hard time sleeping again... *sighs*. totally my own doing cause of my workload. It's on my List :)

  

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LINDAT1970 2/14/2013 10:20PM

Hope things get to be more balanced soon. You are doing a great job :) Keep it up and hopefully everything will fall into place. Now get to bed HEHE Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 2/14/2013 5:42PM

Well, hope you have a good Valentine's Day. HUGS! Report Inappropriate Comment

Back from MIA

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Last two days have been a little rough! Totally fell off the map. My workload was so freaking crazy I couldn't even Think about the calorie counting, workout committed journey I have been on. I do feel I still was careful to make good eating choices---For example, during my all day training Monday, I packed a grilled chicken, spinach, and strawberry salad when I knew there would be unhealthy subs delivered to training Monday. I made sure I had protein bar for the afternoon to keep from hitting the vending machine like everyone else. Yesterday, I was a Little more lax ( we are big Fat Tuesday celebrators since my husband is from Louisiana!) and last night I enjoyed my one tequila and king cake. I got the baby so it seems I am going to have to buy next year LOL....

Normally, when I am working 14 hour days is when I eat my Worst and just kinda Checkout of the caring about my health agenda, but I feel pretty good actually at my ability to still be uber conscious about what I was eating even without the TRACKING behavior to monitor myself. I was rewarded by stepping on the scale and holding my weight even. That might not seem like a victory- but normally I gain 4-6 pounds every time I have an long training event. Being overworked is where I think most of my Binge behavior developed honestly.

So, happy to be back today, feel very good about how I'm looking in these yoga pants this morning. Now time to put them to work.

  

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CARI2012 2/14/2013 9:09AM

That's a great success! Recognizing where you struggle and battling those temptations are big steps! Enjoy how you're feeling today, you earned it! Report Inappropriate Comment

WOUBBIE 2/13/2013 10:40AM

Excellent! The irony is that, if you continue to eat well through the stressful days you'll feel better, but the stress makes you want to eat more and..... well, you hit the correct answer - as long as you bring extra food that's on-plan you won't go spiralling off into doom! I find that when the mental stress gets to me (which is frequently!) it's helpful to have a tiny tiny sugar jolt ready, so I allow up to 4 peanut M&M's in my workday. Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 2/13/2013 8:48AM

Balancing work, family responsibilities and taking care of yourself is difficult! You're on the right path, so take it a day-at-a-time. Hugs and Happy Valentine's Day! Report Inappropriate Comment

TOMWAMP 2/13/2013 8:42AM

Life can get busy and when we don't have time to track our nutrition and exercise that's ok. I think that because we get used to doing it that when we can't we are very conscious of what we eat and therefore don't go overboard(most of the time) so just keep doing what you are doing and take it day by day and you will reach your goals. Have a wonderful day. Report Inappropriate Comment

JLEMUS1 2/13/2013 8:41AM

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MIMIDOT 2/13/2013 8:12AM

Good for you! You did it! Keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment