Starting Small

Saturday, April 04, 2009

I read a Spark Article today that I'm sure I had read before but, I guess I needed to see it again. www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness
_articles.asp?id=68

I have decided to take their advise and so here are my goals for however long it takes me to get them down.

1-Drink 8 glasses of Water per day
2-Exercise 20 min. 5 days per week
3-Log my food and Stay under 2000 calories per day (If i must go over they need to be calories I could at least log.)

I tend to have an all or nothing mentality and then when I don't do everything on my list I just give up in every area.

Last year before I gave up on myself I was doing:

1-14+ glasses of water per day
2-Exercising 40+ min per day 6 days per week and running a 5K
3-I stayed between 1200 and 1500 calories per day!

So I think my new start will be more attainable for me now and as I am able to succeed I will then modify it.

  

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LISAROUSSEAU 4/7/2009 2:29PM

Please know that you are not alone. I am SO glad I came upon your page today. I was 25lbs away from my goal and doing awesome, I am up 25lbs and though I feel as if I am starting over, I am not. I have not gone back up the 70 lbs I had lost, just slipped off the path awhile. I am as hard on myself as you are - but trying not to be. Thank you for your honesty, though I KNOW how hard it is to get on here and be honest about weight gain, your honesty has truly helped me today not to feel alone. I know we can both do it - you are welcomed to check out my blogs too if you have time. Once again, your honesty has helped more than just yourself, you have given me more hope again. I can't tell you enough how much I needed that today. Lisa Report Inappropriate Comment

~BLUERASPBERRY~ 4/7/2009 11:56AM

Quietly watching! :) Report Inappropriate Comment

FRUITYFUL 4/6/2009 6:16PM

I know you can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

EMILLER22 4/5/2009 7:07PM

Starting small is a great idea. That's how I started too. I also have an all or nothing mentality and I think there's where we get overwhelmed and then start feeling hopeless. Never in a million years did I ever think I would enjoy working out or work out as much as I am now (at least 300 min per week), but I didn't start out like this. I made small steps and goals, such as trying to workout for 25 min 3x a week. I didn't even log my food at that time, I wanted to take one step at a time. I wish you the best of luck, and I believe you're going to be successful again! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUGMAMA42 4/5/2009 5:13PM

I think this is the smartest thing you could possibly do, Kristi. I've been watching a lot of people and taking notes and the ones that seem to be able to continue to make progress are the ones who learn to let go of that "all or nothing" mentality. I think a LOT of people that are overweight are perfectionists. I see it all over the place. People-pleasers and perfectionists... two qualities that, when combined, seemed to be a recipe for being overweight. And? I think the things that you are choosing to focus on are the RIGHT things. They seem to be the foundation for everything else. Hydration, moderate movement, (sleep - you left that one out) and a MODERATE calorie intake (not restrictive). I'm pulling for you! And I'm so glad to see that you are continuing to try things. Eventually, you'll figure out the "keys" that will make this all work for you. Big {{{hugs}}} ~Nina Report Inappropriate Comment

MANDORA3 4/4/2009 8:30PM

This is great! This is a realistic lifestyle change!! Perfect and attainable! Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 4/4/2009 6:25PM

I think you have set realistic goals. Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

GLORYTOGLORY 4/4/2009 2:12PM

You can do it!!!! Look foward to watching the pounds fly off! I appreciate your honesty too! Report Inappropriate Comment

MAKEITSHINE09 4/4/2009 12:27PM

Very reasonable goals to live by and when you get used to them just add or take away from the area nothing dramatic and it will be easier to stick with. I have had to readjust my situation also. I still can't get my mind wrapped around eating right and staying within my calories. I either go way over or am way under. So we just have to focus and push through our hurddles. GOOD LUCK and you will succeed!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Rude Awakening

Saturday, March 21, 2009

My family is going to Vegas this coming weekend. I went to the store this morning because none of my Shorts from last year fit me since I threw them all away. Anyways I do not want to be HOT down there. Long story short I went to Kohl's and I could not even fit in a size 18!!! I couldn't’t find anything larger and I was short on time so I went next door to Lane Bryant. They are so expensive but, they had 1 pair of shorts in stock so I bought them for $36.00 and came home. I am so mad right now I keep thinking although I did not have the money to spend $36.00 on a pair of shorts it is good that I had to make the purchase because it has made me mad and hopefully will keep me from continuing to sabotosh myself. If I still had my old clothes in my closet it would be cheaper but, I would'nt have to face the reality of the weight I have gained and I would just keep growing. I really hope this keeps me from gaining more weight!

  

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GLORYTOGLORY 4/1/2009 5:16PM

I have learned the hard way that there is never a goal line with weight loss it is a forever lifestyle thing. You got all the tools you just start from this meal and go foward! I am on my journey now and still have a ways to go. But my thinking is differant this time i really enjoy working out now. just leave the past in the past and satrt fresh you can do it woohoo you have already proven that!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MANDORA3 3/24/2009 6:52AM

Have a great time!! Walk and walk and walk..before youknow it, those shorts will be falling off of you! Report Inappropriate Comment

WONDERGALE 3/23/2009 4:49PM

Sometimes, we need a rude awakening. Have fun in Vegas. Report Inappropriate Comment

MIREBAH 3/23/2009 11:39AM

I'm right there with you, I had my own moment on Friday. Try not to fret, just enjoy your trip and use that anger to keep you on point. You are still my inspiration in spite of what it is you may be feeling. Just remember you're resilient...give yourself a little time, you'll bounce back! Report Inappropriate Comment

ETGRIP 3/23/2009 9:48AM

I know you will walk around a ton in Vegas and that will be good for you. Have fun and enjoy yourself. Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 3/21/2009 4:02PM

It's tough going into 'the store'. Have fun in Vegas though and you can get lots of walking. Report Inappropriate Comment

Crap.................

Sunday, March 01, 2009

Ahhhhhhh........... I cant believe I did this again! My month is up and I cant even say that I maintained. At the beginning of the month I was 207.6 and today I'm 209. I have 1 more day and If I was really good today I could probably wake up at 207.6 tomorrow. I just don't think I have it in me today.

  

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MIMULUSBUG 3/9/2009 12:27PM

Mrs. Honeycomb, stop being so mean to yourself. If it were me, I'd focus on what things you did right. Your next blog I want to hear about some of the good fun things you did/accomplished or that happened to you! May I suggest a nice bubble bath and pedicure to pamper yourself with? We're all rooting for you to pull out of this little slump! Dance! Dance! Dance, I say. Put some bootie shaking music on and get to dancing! LOL!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MAKEITSHINE09 3/3/2009 11:14AM

Hi Sweetie, You are being to hard on your self. At least the past few weigh-ins have beeen going down and you are so close to where you where at the beginning of the month. Just hang in there. Report Inappropriate Comment

TORINICOLE77 3/3/2009 10:38AM

It looks like we're fighting the same battle....I go up 2 down 1 and back and forth so much it drives me crazy. Trying to lose this time around had definitely been harder, but I'm not giving up....and I know you won't either. Just hang in there!! -T Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 3/1/2009 7:13PM

You and I are about the same weight. My weight hasn't changed much in a long time but I am ready to give it another push, and I hope you do the same. We can do it! Lynn Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUE_EYES_75 3/1/2009 3:52PM

I think the best thing you can do at this point is get rid of that scale!!! You will be surprised at how much it will help not being tied down to that thing. It seems as if the scale is a trigger for you. You can't weigh all of your successes on the scale. You need to take this one day at a time, focusing on good health instead of a number. Once you start making consistent changes, that number WILL go down and continue to go down. I see so much of myself in you. I have been a slave to that damn scale for years. I have been where you are. I know what it is like to lose a lot of weight (I lost 115 pounds a few years back) and feel great, just to turn around and gain half of it back. You have to look in the mirror EVERY SINGLE DAY and tell yourself, "I can and will do it!" Stop focusing on what was and start focusing on what can be and what will be. You know you can do this. Suppose you were walking up a set of steps and you fell down two steps. Would you say, "I can't do this?" No, you would get up and start back from where you fell to. You can do this, Kristi! Just keep climbing!!! Everybody here is routing for you. Now go look in that mirror and start routing for you!!!! Comment edited on: 3/1/2009 3:56:10 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

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Monday, February 16, 2009

I've read everyone's comments this week............Thank you! I'm not here to lose a bunch of weight and be done so I will just keep working on me everyday.

This week was weird because I didnt have any reason that I can think of for stuffing my face but, that is exactly what I did! And because I was stuffing my face I decided I also did not need to work out.

My weigh in this morning was 211.0 not happy with it but, I completly deserve it with the choices that I made all week.

Mrs. Honeycomb

  

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JOLKA79 3/8/2009 2:15PM

hi, just wanted to say what an awesome job you did losing weight! all i have to do is lose 10-15 lbs and i can never do it :( as soon as get to 1lb from my target weight i start gaining again. the same thing - "stuffing my face" - happened to me a couple of times. i think i figured it out this time - stress dealing with stuff or in my relationship with my husband. it' funny, but i stopped eating mindlessly when i honestly talked to him about our issues. i went back to my exercise program too. best of luck to you mrs. honeycomb!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MIMULUSBUG 2/26/2009 6:24PM

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Mrs.Honeycomb!!!!!!!!!!!! Tomorrow is another day! Get your bootie up, log in, huddle, move your bootie for 10 minutes and get on with the day girlfriend! Ms. Mimulusbug Report Inappropriate Comment

PRINCESSNURSE 2/17/2009 9:32AM

Hang in there! Remember: "The faithful may trip seven times, but they will get up again." Proverbs 24:16 Comment edited on: 2/17/2009 9:35:44 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

THINNYMINNY 2/16/2009 6:25PM

Tomorrow is a new day--don't give up. You are too precious to throw in the towel and you are worth whatever effort it takes to turn things around. You can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

FRUITYFUL 2/16/2009 12:04PM

Hang in there Kristi. You're blogging, you're logging in your food and exercise. That is definitely a step in the right direction. It's more than you were doing a month ago. No negative self talk! Dust yourself up and get right back up. I know you can. I've seen you do it before! Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 2/16/2009 10:42AM

I went through the same thing in January. I started drinking V8 juice when I felt like munching and it helped. Lynn Report Inappropriate Comment

I am so weak!

Saturday, February 14, 2009

I did really good all day yesterday and then Dinner time came. I didn't have a plan so I ended up eating a ton of Spaghetti not a good choice for me! Then if that wasn't bad enough as soon as everyone went to sleep I drank a lot of Milk and had 4 sara lee chocolate Valentines cakes.

  

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BUGMAMA42 2/16/2009 9:40AM

Question or something to think about, Kristi... Did you enjoy it? The spaghetti and the Valentines? Really? Be honest with YOURSELF about the experience. Don't "tell" yourself all the things that you're programmed to hear. Instead, think about it for yourself. What felt good, bad, neither? What emotions did you feel while you were eating these things? Is there anything you can learn about yourself if you pay attention to what happened? None of these experiences are really mistakes. They don't make you a bad person. You didn't even necessarily make bad choices. You ate what you ate and you are a work in progress. Not Paying Attention to yourself and your needs and your experiences... now THAT would be a mistake. Because that would mean you're not really living your life. That would mean that you are numbing yourself and that you are letting yourself be a passenger in a life you are assuming you are predestined to lead. And if THAT's the case... what's the point? Why even keep trying? AND YOU ARE STILL TRYING, so...? that must NOT be the case! Try try try to take a moment and pay attention to yourself and your needs. What is it that you truly want from all this Sparking? What goal are you trying to achieve? Are you just trying to lose weight? Because if that's the case, any old fad diet ought to work. You'll just have to figure out how to stay motivated long enough for the weight to all come off. OR..... are you trying to change your lifestyle??? Because if THAT's what you're trying to do, you're going to have to do more than go on a diet. You're going to have to, piece by piece, figure out what makes the Old Kristi do the things she did/does so that you can change your relationship with food, tweek your old habits and develop new ones (little by little), and then, AS A RESULT of the changing, you will also find yourself losing weight. All of it. Permanently. Get it? Hugs for another week! ~Nina Comment edited on: 2/16/2009 9:42:26 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

ASHLEIGHGAL 2/15/2009 5:05PM

But you get a brand new day today, another chance to do better then the day before. Report Inappropriate Comment

CARIDAVIS 2/15/2009 9:35AM

You have to prepare for mistakes. Take them, let go, and move on. Everyone has bad days. ;-) I have had plenty! But, the next day comes and is a brand new start. Report Inappropriate Comment

SOUTHERNMOM 2/14/2009 11:32PM

Tommorrow is a brand new day! Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 2/14/2009 10:42AM

Everyone has a whoops, it's what you do the day after that counts. Happy Valentines. Report Inappropriate Comment