I DID IT~!

Monday, December 29, 2008

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

I did it... did what? BROKE 200 lbs!

I haven't been under 200 lbs. in 20 years...

I feel great, but there's no time to rest on my laurels (even though there's a lot less of "my laurels" these days) -- time to hit the treadmill and weights so I don't get flabby (with the hanging fat under my arms, on my thighs, and around my belly -- oops, too late it's already there)

My long-term goal is to look good in a bathing suit, and I've got some work to do before Memorial Day. So, my new short-term goal is to make sure I exercise 3x a week, and stay on my food plan (no sugar, flour, wheat).

I'm definitely celebrating the New Year -- with 6 months of abstinence (12/30/08), and 10 years of sobriety (1/17/09) -- both God-willing, and One-Day-At-A-Time.

  

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LORIPDX1 2/22/2009 9:28AM

How ya doing, Mary? Congrats on breaking 200 lbs...I remember how AWESTRUCK I was, the tears just rolled down my face. And celebrating 10 years clean & sober? You're a miracle! And life goes on, now, doesn't it? LOL ~~Lori 8-) Report Inappropriate Comment

DANA-BANANA 1/14/2009 2:42AM

SO proud of you Mary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

30 days of abstinence

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Just had to blog about today being my 30th day of abstinence -- no sugar, flour, wheat. It's a journey... and the ride gets bumpy sometimes. But, it's SOOOOOO worth it. Today, I weighed myself for the first time in a month and I have given away 14 lbs (I didn't "lose" them, because I don't ever want to "find" them...)

Next challenge - Vacation (VEGAS, BABY) -- we're leaving early Sunday morning for the West Coast. I'm bringing my scale, measuring cups and spoons. I'll check in when I get back to report on the results...

  

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BLACK_UNICORN11 8/7/2008 1:56PM

Way to go! You're a lot stronger than me! Have fun on vacation! Report Inappropriate Comment

BLACKIE2 7/31/2008 4:34AM

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CMONDAY 7/30/2008 11:59AM

You are not bringing your scales. There's a luggage weight limit, ya know:) Anyway, great on the abstinence thingy. That is a tuffy, but as you say . . . worth it!! Have the best time ever & bring me some $$$$$$$$$$. Report Inappropriate Comment

SMYLEERED 7/30/2008 10:51AM

Congratulations on 30 days of abstinence. Good luck on the vacation to Vegas. You can do it! Have a great time! Report Inappropriate Comment

No sugar, flour, wheat (and I'm not dead yet!)

Monday, July 21, 2008

Just checking in here to apologize for being AWOL from SP lately.

I finally found a food plan that works - woo hoo! I still have to plan/track my food every day and I really hate to do that (I think I hate it even more than exercise if that's possible)

It's been 21 days now without sugar, flour, wheat and my cravings are GONE! I feel FANTASTIC! People have already started telling me that I look like I'm losing weight... but part of the program is weighing the food everyday (not weighing ME) -- apparently, the fat is flying off because my clothes already feel better.

I will weigh myself only once a month, and I will start getting outside again this week to start walking again...

I know, it sounds crazy - but it works! (It has to work - I've tried everything else under the sun at this point...)

  

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BLACK_UNICORN11 7/22/2008 10:57AM

Hey buddy! I've been AWOL too, but am back on plan. It's great that you've found a plan that works! No sugar, flour, or wheat? I don't think I have that willpower. Good for you for sticking to it! I'm trying the couch to 5K program - have had people tell me they couldn't lose weight until they started running, so I figured it's worth a shot. Started last night. Report Inappropriate Comment

SMYLEERED 7/21/2008 4:15PM

I'm glad it works for you. It works for me too. Keep trucking! Report Inappropriate Comment

CMONDAY 7/21/2008 11:27AM

I've been waiting, & waiting for that personal apology . Yeah, weighing food, not people. I'm gonna pass that on to my doctor's office. They will be delighted when I bring in my frig contents. Oh yea, and nice job, my dear! Report Inappropriate Comment

here we go again!

Monday, June 30, 2008

So, here I am again - about 1 year later...

I tried a nutritionist last year and lost 35 lbs -- however, I was sick over the winter (pneumonia 2 times), so I gave myself permission to "eat my way back to health" (which included ice cream, chocolate, white bread, cakes/pastries, etc) Well, before I knew it, I've binged my way back up again and I'm so disappointed!

I attended my first Food Addicts Anonymous meeting last week, so I'm trying to follow the program (I also plan to attend OA - HOW meetings again when I can't get to a FAA meeting)

For me, the key is consistency
(one of my BIG character defects)
- wish me luck!

  

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CMONDAY 6/30/2008 6:49PM

Sorry 'bout the binge thing, but oh so glad to see you are alive an kickin':) Really couldn't find an e-con that symbolized good luck, so here's my feeble attempt . . . ****** This means remember Cyndi wishes you all the best. Comment edited on: 6/30/2008 6:48:07 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

Bored

Friday, April 25, 2008

Well, I'm doing much better with my walking now that it's warm outside -- doing 3 miles in 45 minutes at least 3 times per week! I'm drinking about 80+ oz. of water per day.

But -- I've been with SP for 18 months now and I always sabotage my good work when I'm just plain bored and hungry -- after work, during work, watching TV...

GREAT NEWS: This morning, I found a team that was made just for me! "Eating Because You Are Bored"

I am SO glad I accidentally found this team (of course, nothing happens by accident!)

I just had to share this because hopefully I can find a solution that helps me stay on track for the rest of this year...

  

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GODZDESIGN95 4/29/2008 11:20PM

You still are doing great. I don't eat because I am bored. I eat when I am angry, or stressed. I have joined the Beck Diet Solution as a last resort it has got to work. Nothing else has outside of wiring my jaws. Report Inappropriate Comment

GRAYJAY23 4/25/2008 11:13AM

Hi. I haven't been at the "eating because you are bored" team long but welcome. I too have seen a change in my activity levels since the weather has gotten better. I find just checking in with the people at this team makes me more inspired to not eat when I'm not hungry. Or a least not so much lol. I find that communicating with people or just reading the messages , you sometimes get inspiration or ideas to try. Hope you have a great weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment