Going on maintenance for the holidays

Friday, December 07, 2012

I am after reading the article Four ways to eat What you want during the holidays (without gaining weight)
About being on maintenance for the holidays has made me decide to up my calories as well as my exercise to maintenance levels until January second.
use the link and read about it yourself and decide if this might make the holidays less stressful.I feel that since it is a plan I will be able to 1) not gain any weight, 2) use being conscious of my eating and 3) Allow no "cheating" from my planned maintenance goals.
In the end I will have nothing with which to beat myself up about.'
This was not my idea but I am going to jump on the wagon.
I am also going to post on this blog what I exercised and number of calories I ate.
Just for the HOLIDAYS. I will be on maintenance food plan.

Tried to put a link to the blog but could not get it to work will try again. www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp

But let me know what you think???

  

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HAPPYGIRL1000 12/9/2012 11:12PM

Good luck! Let us know how it works for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

MISS_VIV 12/7/2012 8:05PM

I am hoping that I found the right link that you were looking for.. http://www.dailyspark. com/blog.asp?post=4_ways_to_eat _what_you_want_during_the_holid ays_without_gaining_weight Report Inappropriate Comment

Anxiety

Monday, November 26, 2012

Kind of afraid, I have asked to be transferred to another site to work..
I don't know how it will work out. It is mostly personality problems.
People wanting me to change who I am not just how I do things.
I feel alone and vulnerable.

I really like the signs and sayings that I may use to inspire myself to achieve my goals
I m actually back on track and loosing after being on plateau for two years.
There was an article that said they put two groups of women on a food plan for two months.
One was a one month diet then a month of maintenance. The other was a month of maintenance then a month of dieting ....
After a year the second group kept off more weight because they had practices keeping the weight off before they lost....
I changed my weight today but I still feel tired. Not sure what it is all about.
My friend is having surgery on Wednesday and she wants me to sleep over at the hospital with her. I think I will do it....

  

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SNUZSUZ 11/29/2012 7:21AM

I'm sorry you are feeling alone and vulnerable. I hope it ends up working out for the best! I love the picture too! Congratulations on the weight loss! A few other SP want to meet up and go for a walk. With this weather, I'm thinking at the Mall again. I just don't know when everyone can go. You are never alone here on SP! Let me know, okay, about the walk. We have talked about it a lot, and I would really like to do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

HEATHER502 11/27/2012 7:41PM

I wish you all the best with your work issues! Love & Prayers to you!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DOLPHINSINGER72 11/26/2012 3:15PM

That picture is beautiful btw. It looks like somewhere in the PNW. As for the new job site, new things can always be scary. Just keep your head up and take one day at a time. Kill em with kindness. Maybe you will make a friend and feel less alone. Yes, I read about that study also. It was interesting. I really hope I can maintain. Once I lose all my weight. That is nice of you to spend the night with your friend in the hopsital. Report Inappropriate Comment

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Ok so I lost another pound and a half

Monday, November 19, 2012

I lost more weight but instead of feeling happy I feel down.
Too many things going on and i seem to be having problems getting places on time.
Hubby is unhappy I am not sitting on the couch eating and watching TV with him.
I just want to loose the weight and i have to break old habits.
One moment at a time I will stick to my plan. So now I will get the kitchen straightened up

  

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SNUZSUZ 11/26/2012 9:45AM

I love the picture and the saying you posted! Report Inappropriate Comment

CHRIS3874 11/19/2012 8:43PM

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HEATHER502 11/19/2012 1:11PM

Keep up the good work! I can totally relate with the issues you are having with your husband. Lets say I've had a great day watching my calories and exercising, and he comes along just before bedtime with pb&j and milk! Sometimes he eats two of them as a bedtime "snack!" And he is not happy when I don't join him. We have to make it clear that food isn't everything. It is so hard! Hang in there! Report Inappropriate Comment

SCRAPPINPOLLY 11/19/2012 12:50PM

This is an emotional process! Just take it one day at a time! You can do this! Report Inappropriate Comment

AMANDASTAFF 11/19/2012 12:42PM

I think everyone goes through different emotions when they are on their weight loss journey. I am sorry your husband is not as encouraging as maybe he could be but it sounds like you are determined to make a change and I really hope you are successful. Just keep focused on your goals and just take it one day at a time. Report Inappropriate Comment

Ok, am back on the horse.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

I have been on plateau for two years... walking and less food did not make a difference .. so this summer I looked into joining a gym and nothing! So I changed what I am eating and no snacks between meals and believe it or not a little more food in the form of cooked and raw veggies.
So I have gone down below my tracker weight and if I hold it I will start changing my tracker more frequently. Sometimes not eating enough of the right kind of foods makes a difference.

I got permission to print this in my blog because it feels like my journey.
I cannot see into the distance but I must continue to travel the way to better health.

  

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That is such an awesome inspiration thanks! Report Inappropriate Comment

Keep on keeping on

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Every day I feel like I need to do more but some of the things like cleaning house and doing the necessary yard work get in the way of going to the gym and walking. I am lucky because I have people who are willing to walk with me and that keeps me doing some of the things I do. I also appreciate the people who have been so welcoming at the water aerobics classes at my gym.
So just to be willing and ready but I really have to take care of my home space.
So it looks clean and straightened. I have some things I really need to get rid of too. .
Things I haven't used in years that are taking up space that would make my life easier if I had access to it. I am heading to be a hoarder if I don't start giving things away now.. No It is not that bad but I am sure there are others who could use some of my abundance.