I finally did it ... now off to Day #3

Monday, April 07, 2008

I am so proud of myself for yesterday.........I got in my workout and I tracked all my food at the beginning of the day. I went to a BBQ and only ate a few uncooked veggies and then I came home and ate my dinner as planned.

If you check out my food tracker you will notice that I did go over my calories but, I made the decision to do so it was not because I ate without thinking and then tracked it. This is the first day in a long time that I felt like I made responsible eating decisions all day. I am going to burn and extra 188 calories today on top of my normal 300 calories that I normally do.

It's 11:00 am and so far so good now off to concur Day #3.

Honeycomb

  

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MARIEL27 4/7/2008 8:03PM

Thats a BIG victory!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JENBUTTARS 4/7/2008 6:30PM

WooHoo!! Tracking is half the battle. Ok, for me it IS the battle. You go! Report Inappropriate Comment

WANDAH3 4/7/2008 6:04PM

Way to go Kristi! You are motivated now! Report Inappropriate Comment

FRUITYFUL 4/7/2008 2:35PM

That's GREAT Kristi! Way to go! That's fantastic that you did so well at the barbecue...I think those are the hardest situations to get through, when socializing and eating are involved. Look out Day #3! Report Inappropriate Comment

JOYELYSE 4/7/2008 2:07PM

That's great! Congratulations. A few more days and it will even get easier. And thanks for the comment letting me know not to worry. :) I will just be your cheerleader! Report Inappropriate Comment

Spark Calculator

Sunday, April 06, 2008

According to my Spark Calculator in order to reach my goal of 122 pounds by November 18 ( My 2 year anniversary ) I need to eat between 1200-1550 calories per day and burn 310 calories 6 days per week (that is 35 min. a day walk/running on my treadmill) that is 226 days of staying within the ranges and then I would be at goal. Really that doesn't sound so hard I think I'm going to give it a shot!

I got a new hair cut a few days ago hopefully I will take a photo and post it soon.

Honeycomb

  

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MARIEL27 4/7/2008 8:10PM

I THINK U CAN, I THINK U CAN! Report Inappropriate Comment

MICHELLEBLUEIEZ 4/7/2008 4:02AM

I know you can do it! I'll be here cheering you on all along the way! Report Inappropriate Comment

LILCHILDE 4/6/2008 11:50PM

You can do this..you have came so far! But if you get discouraged just go back and look at your beginning pictures and look at yourself in the mirror! You have lost a whole child from yourself...that's nothing to be ashamed of. Jeanne Report Inappropriate Comment

JOYELYSE 4/6/2008 4:32PM

Oh, I want to see your hair! Pics please. I think that sounds like a great goal, but maybe a little too hard? I found six days a week to be too much. Four-five is much more doable. What about giving yourself until the end of December? I don't want to sound negative, and I certainly know how capable you are, but I'd hate to see you miserable. It's not worth killing yourself over. Report Inappropriate Comment

WANDAH3 4/6/2008 11:39AM

Definitely a very achievable goal. You go girl! Report Inappropriate Comment

FRUITYFUL 4/6/2008 11:08AM

Yes! You CAN do it! You've accomplished so much already, which proves you can. I'm dying to see the new hair cut! Report Inappropriate Comment

JENBUTTARS 4/6/2008 10:57AM

WooHoo! You can do it. Report Inappropriate Comment

167.4

Saturday, April 05, 2008

Yep I will always need Sparkpeople and all the friends I have made on here over the last 16-17 months. People have asked me in the past if I have lost the weight and never gone up so I would like to blog this so that people know that even I still struggle everyday..............I did really well for the first 9 months but, I have struggled since then not losing any more weight but, I have been maintaining that is until this month (except through the holidays) but, I quickly worked that off. I have to say the month of March has been the worst month I have had since joining Spark .. I have gained 8.4 pounds in just a one month period.

The good thing about it is that I'm still on here and I have not given up and I will not be giving up, I still plan to reach my goal of 122 pounds but, first things first I really want to reach 144 pounds so I can finally say "I am no longer over weight".

I hope everyone is having a GREAT day and thanks for reading my blog.

Honeycomb =)

  

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NORTHERNGIRL40 4/6/2008 10:00AM

You have done such a fantastic job so far. I too have been stuck at my weight for 9 months. I gained here and there, but lost it. Today I am starting with Clean Eating - Tosca Reno has a book and a recipe book - sounds great. With that and changing my exercise I am hoping to get to my goal by this June. You are such an inspiration to me. Ann Report Inappropriate Comment

KATHEE3 4/5/2008 10:41PM

You should be very proud of yourself! Report Inappropriate Comment

WANDAH3 4/5/2008 6:50PM

Way to keep hanging in there. Your commitment will pay off. Have a great weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

JOYELYSE 4/5/2008 3:38PM

Getting a jump on it now, while it's still manageable, is so important. I know that in the past, you went way down and then way up. But you aren't doing that this time! You didn't just sick your head in the sand and hide the scale. You didn't just stop posting on SP and give up! You're facing reality and making a commitment to yourself to get back on track. That's excellent. Report Inappropriate Comment

TAZMOMSGOL 4/5/2008 2:13PM

Thank YOU for posting this today! Itīs not fun to have the ups and downs! I canīt imagine that one single person walks this journey without them. Perhaps itīs just a part of the reality we live. My wtloss has been extremely slow and at my every SP check-up, I check the box saying that I am NOT happy with my wtloss progress! However, I AM delighted with SparkPeople and all that I have learned about myself and how to keep focusing on the steps towards my goals - not just the wtloss goal, the major progress that Iīve made in regard to my self image, too! Report Inappropriate Comment

FRUITYFUL 4/5/2008 1:08PM

Two steps forward and one step back....it will always be like that for us. The important thing is exactly what you're doing, you're not giving up! You're an example for people to see that even those who are very successful still slip up. You will show them how to get back on track. You have a new lifestyle and that will never change. Report Inappropriate Comment

JENBUTTARS 4/5/2008 11:55AM

I think it is important to realize that it is always going to be a day by day battle. Have a great April! Report Inappropriate Comment

New Month New Me

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Yesterday I was so glad that March was finally over. I started Spark in November 2006 and March 08 was by far the worst month I have had since starting...................However I then didn't start April out right I walked on my treadmill for 30 min. barely burning over 100 calories and then at about 2 in the afternoon I started shoveling food into my face. The thing that makes me angry at myself is I have a buddy on Spark that I can E-mail any time and get a quick response from and I could have stopped myself but, I chose not too. Why? Do I enjoy sabatoshing myself?

Today is a new day and I'm just going to get back on track and start Day #2 yet again.

Honeycomb

  

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ANGIEEM0505 4/4/2008 5:00PM

Boy do I ever relate to your blog!!! I have the same struggle!! I workout and eat right most of the day and then I binge!! I also get mad at myself for sabotaging myself!! Arrrrrrr!! I feel your pain!!! Angie "No matter who you are, no matter what you do, you absolutely, positively do have the power to change." -Bill Phillips Report Inappropriate Comment

WONDERGALE 4/4/2008 10:03AM

We can do this! One day at a time! Report Inappropriate Comment

NEWLYIMPROVED08 4/4/2008 9:01AM

Just keep puhing forward and you will diffentaly see the light (your rewards). Just like child birth, it is hard and at times difficult for the baby to see light but it is not that far away from seeing it, so keep pushing! Report Inappropriate Comment

MICHELLEBLUEIEZ 4/3/2008 2:03PM

Hang in there I know you can pull threw this! just look your sucess so far you shuld be proud of yourself even though your having a difficult time right now in getting back on track. Report Inappropriate Comment

ETGRIP 4/3/2008 10:49AM

You and I are on the same page. :) Dust off the pity party, throw away the party favors, and let's get shaking! Report Inappropriate Comment

JRGRACEY1 4/2/2008 5:17PM

I am with Joy, April Fool's doesn't count. Today is the first day of April! You can do it - there is only one way to go and that is up. Jane Report Inappropriate Comment

WANDAH3 4/2/2008 3:26PM

Hang in there. You are already a success, you just need to keep reminding yourself of that. Have a super day! Report Inappropriate Comment

JOYELYSE 4/2/2008 3:01PM

Well, yesterday was April Fools Day, and it wasn't a kind one. Let April start today! I know you can do this. We're always here for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

FRUITYFUL 4/2/2008 11:56AM

I really know where you're coming from Honeycomb....I have been going through this since about October. Seriously, just keep plugging away, keep exercising, keep trying to eat right, even if you slip up. The most important thing is that you don't give up all together. Try reading articles or posts on the discussion boards to remind you of the things you tried that made you successful in the beginning. Try figuring out how to make small changes in your life that will make it easier for you to be successful. You can do this...I know you can. We all have our setbacks, just learn from it and keep forging ahead! Report Inappropriate Comment

JENBUTTARS 4/2/2008 10:56AM

I wrote a big blog about this and what I've discovered about myself. I think it's titled "interesting week". But for me the fear of success keeps me paralyzed and self-sabotaging when things start going "too well". Other things that interfere with my momentum are: being too tired or too stressed. These things usually go hand-in-hand, but I find that I really need to keep balance in my life first, then the rest seems to follow. Hang in there! Report Inappropriate Comment

Day #2 "take three"

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

All right I'm getting in my workout's and I am feeling much better then last week.......... I didn't eat anything bad yesterday I just ate too much and was to lazy to log it so today will be Day #2 again for me but, I'm feeling good. If I just keep up the exercise one of these days the eating will click and I can start losing weight again.

Honeycomb

  

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JENBUTTARS 4/1/2008 7:02PM

Sounds like a plan. Report Inappropriate Comment

JOYELYSE 4/1/2008 2:36PM

sounds good! Report Inappropriate Comment

FRUITYFUL 4/1/2008 12:21PM

Way to go Kristi! That's exactly what I did...kept up the exercise until the eating part clicked again. The good thing is that you feel good about things. Think positive and keep up the exercise! Report Inappropriate Comment

ETGRIP 4/1/2008 9:46AM

Take it one day at a time, if today you are working out and feeling great about it, then give yourself a break. Doing SOMETHING is better then doign nothing. I am proud of you for re-committing and getting your groove back. :) I am here if you need anything. Report Inappropriate Comment