Long Time

Monday, October 19, 2009

So, I think I'm back...again! I've been saying that a lot this past summer but something always came up w/ me. Being a person who goes from 100 to 30 in the matter of a few hours is very frustrating. I know that I can get the weight off, but having medical issues makes that focus blinded A LOT!

I went to the U last week after having that really bad flu the week before. I'm still spells of coughing because of that darn flu too, that's yet another delay to not being able to work out. The doc at the U didn't really know what to say because I'm not in the midst of a flare up. I think they forget that chances are when you're sick & you try to get into a speciality doc that you're not going to get in & you're waiting for a couple of weeks at least. With him, it took 5 mos. Anywho, I saw the pile of paperwork for my case that was sent there & it was at least 3 inches thick. He was honest in saying that he only flipped through it & that he would look more into it afterwards & he re-ran all of the tests ie: Lupus, Sjogrens etc. I was tested for all of those things last year, but apparently things change?! So again I wait! My thyroid I'm suppose to go & follow up w/ an endocronlogist & see what they have to say. I'm just going to wait until I hear from the doc @ the U first so I can take that report w/ me too. So, that's the info from here.

This summer my weight fluxuated up to 156 & I'm currently down to 151. The flu most likely helped in that department. Hopefully now that I'm feeling better I can get on the elliptical & get things moving again. I know if my thyroid is really goofed up that that also plays a role in this weight loss thing. Guess we'll see. I'd like to get 10 lbs off by Thanksgiving. At least it's a reasonable goal I think & if I work out everyday I will get there. I just have to listen to my body & take care of me in the process.

To all my girls on the chit chat board, thank you, thank you, thank you. You guys continue to inspire me. Hugs.

  

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ANGELN325 10/30/2009 8:56PM

Hi Rosa, I hope you get some answers soon. I've been going through a rough spell here, but I'm working to get back on track and find better ways of dealing with my stress. I'm on a special project at work, but just found out that I will be phased out before my surgery so woohoo! I still have some loose ends to tie before I have the larascopy in November, but I have time so I'm putting it off. I really don't want to know what an enema is at this point and fearful as heck that I will have to do that to myself. Thank you for stopping at my board. I swear...every time I feel like giving up permanently and just be happy being fat, you all stop at my board and then I feel motivated to try again and keep working through my issues. You are the best! Big hugs! Angie Report Inappropriate Comment

Changes

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

So this year of weight loss had brought on many different realities in my life. One now that has me on hold. I have been holding this weight consistantly for a few months. I've stayed consistant w/ my work outs, running, walking, combined running & walking & nothing. NO changes in on weigh in. Only up when aunt flow is coming for her monthly visit.

I didn't take any measurements when I started, but I can see the changes in my legs & rear for sure along w/ my face when I see pics. Other than that, not much changing going on over here. It's just frustrating when you keep trying & NOTHING MOVES.

I'm making myself more accountable & paying more attention to what I'm eatting again. I have to get in my water which is a daily struggle. I'm back to registering everything I eat which should help out. On my "off" days from working out I plan on doing a little strength training w/ squats, wall push ups, some jj's for my girls on the thread I've been skipping out on for awhile :(. My hubby has said that he'll bike w/ the boys & I the days that I don't have to work or some times before work if time & weather permit. That I'll do even if I have worked out (my work outs are walking & jogging) I love biking, so now that the weather is getting better I look forward to getting out there w/ the boys & getting some freash air.

I hope these changes will reflect on the scale soon. Any suggestions are appreciated. I'm looking at getting that Slim in 6 work out DVD's too. Anyone own them & are they worth it????

Okay, it's 1 am almost. Gotta go to bed.

  

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ANGELN325 6/4/2009 5:42AM

Rosa, I 'm in the same boat as you where I have plateaued and I thought I would be off of it by now, but no! Even when I've kicked butt on certain weeks, I thought for sure I would be vindicated and no! I'm also at a loss and thinking of doing more stretching because my strength training sessions were getting too exhausting and I stopped doing those for awhile to give my body a rest. The spark has come back and I'm trying hard again to lose that last pound needed to reach my mini goal of losing 10% of my body weight, but it seems like it's taking forever. I also see a jump on the scale when aunt flow is near so I hear you there. I do not have the slim in 6 so I can't rate them. I am thinking about doing my Denise Austin's Yoga video again when it's not nice outside. I try to get out and play with my daughter when it's nice out. Once summer really hits, I will be doing the long walks again since that felt good last year and my daughter really enjoyed them, especially since she could sit in the stroller while I walked a nice clip. Let's see who can get off this plateau and spur the other one on. When you get off your plateau, let me know. I will do the same and then let's share what we did to make that become a reality. I'm tracking my food and exercise again so I can see how I'm eating and making sure I get whatever I need. The amount of calories I'm eating is starting to go to the lower to mid range and no results so I'm going to be trying something new called zig zagging the calories. I guess when we consistently eat around the same calories are bodies metabolism slows down to compensate so we should throw our body off so it gets confused and stays high. The calorie average I'm going to go for is about 1450. I'm going to eat around 1300 calories one day and 1600 the next and go back and forth like that and see what happens. It's actually harder to do than you think which is why I can't say I'm officially doing it. In the past week my calorie fluctuation has been 1342, 1753, 1498, 1378, 1505, and 1303. As you can see, it's not a perfect zig zag yet, but I'm hoping by not eating the same amount of calories every day will put my metabolism into gear. My average for this week is 1463 so it's close to the 1450 goal. I would just like to see a little more zig in my zag. LOL! Hugs, Angie Report Inappropriate Comment

MYTHREEOS 6/2/2009 11:39AM

Laura, I think you hit the nail on the head saying that you need to like what you see first to treat yourself better. There's always going to be things that we want to change about ourselves but in no way can we think that it's ever going to be perfect. There is NO such thing & I've come to accept that. I think it's important to accept what you have, but work on the changes that you would like to see reflected in the mirror when you look at it. I don't want to be blow away in the wind skinny. I'd like to have toner thighs, a flatter belly & toner arms. Those are the things that I know I can change & still stay healthy. As long as I'm working at it then I can be happy with myself. The changes will come slower just because I'm older then 20! But, slow but sure. We're all going to have down days because it doesn't seem to be changing as fast as we'd like. The number on the scale is discouraging but I try to find the positive too. I can look at my calves & lower thighs & see muscle instead of fat first. I can tell that they're thinner then they were. Find the positives girl. Yes, accept yourself from the inside & love yourself from the inside & make mini goals for yourself. Changes don't happen over night. We are super-mom's, the model thing is that of which we show are kids. I can't be 5'11 so no super modeling for me...super mommying is for me!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURALEIGH 6/2/2009 10:59AM

I don't own the slim in six video's but my friend does. They are a great workout! I really liked them. I wish I did own them. I'm at the same place as you are. I can't seem to get under 150, except by a couple pounds. I've been at that weight for a couple years now. I'm starting to think that it's not going to go away. I'm just going to have to learn to be happier with my body and the way I look. I got the mommy tummy (hate it, HATE IT) my arms are still a bit flabby, and i get that pooch right under my armpit if I wear a slightly tight top or bra. My butt looks better since I've started running, but I still have some wrinkly cellulite on my legs. I have love handles. I'm sick of all of this, but this is how it is. And it doesn't seem like there's much I can do. I've been trying to just accept myself as I am. I'm not running into any health risks. I'm not really overweight for my height, (maybe by a couple pounds). I just feel like I am because I don't look like a supermodel. By any means. Who knows, maybe if I like myself better, I'll treat myself better and not pig out on the weekends and drink. ? Report Inappropriate Comment

Belts...

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

So I've been MIA in the workout department given a week of the "ick" at my house w/ the boys & then a horrid cold that lasted 3 weeks. Luckily I stayed focused on my calorie in-take & dropped a couple of pounds in the process of chaos! Now that I am able to breath the working out started up again lastnight. I was just telling my friend Amber that I felt rejuvinated & accomplished because I truly missed it. Ha, who'd know that I'd miss working out!!!???

On Saturday we had our son's 2nd b-day party. I wore a pair of jeans that my mother in law got me after having my first son. ( My clothes didn't get old since I got pregnant shortly after each delivery!) Anywho, I've been wearing those jeans with no problem. This weekend however I found that I kept sinching up the sides. Not that they were falling a lot, but enough to get my attention. Keep in mind... I LOVE these jeans. They're made by Chico's & I don't understand their sizing system! I'd say their like a 10 in comparison. So Monday I threw them back on & low and behold they're a little looser then they were on Saturday. I decided to throw a belt on. I swear a belt is my worst enemy. I have a J-Lo booty. Always have & always will. I love it, but it doesn't always accomodate my clothing! The belt I used was old...never used because it was waaaaaaaaay to small. So, I've had it for at least 4 years which was before my 1st son was born! I was able to get it on & sinch it to the 3rd hole. It's a medium belt w/ 5 holes. For fashion purpose I wouldn't wear that belt any tighter even if it did go to the 2nd hole in!!! lol. But I was excited to wear a belt, be comfortable keeping it around my waist all day long. It's been a looooooooooooooong time.
The small things I'm noticing & holding on to that to get me through my goal! Half way there sounds really good to me!

  

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NEWYEARNEWME08 1/27/2009 11:28PM

That is awesome Rosa~I remember the days of tucking a t-shirt into my jeans & wearing a belt and looking good. I will get there soon!!! I bet you felt like a million bucks! Report Inappropriate Comment

Half Way There!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Weighed in today. Not sure what I was going to see on the scale when I jumped on. I've been watching what I'm eatting, but haven't been diligent keeping tabs of it on here which has helped me out the most. Then I laxed on working out. Jen (my SP buddy) sent me some words of encouragement & I got my butt back into gear. So I lost another pound and a half. That puts me at least half way to where I'd like to be. My goal was to be 150 by x-mas. I might be close though which is good enough for me.

My water intake is increasing. I read a SP page on here on how to "introduce" water into your daily life. Made sense to me & I've been trying to apply it. Still, some days are better than others .

But for now, I'm thrilled. I'm thankful to the ppl that I have met on here. I'm thankful to my b/f Sarah who introduced me to this site. If it wasn't for her I'd most likely still be struggeling. 3 babies back to back didn't help the situation. After losing 10 pounds with each of my pregnancies I got prego again! Rocco is our last baby for sure other wise I'm sure I would have been prego again! Thanks for all of your encouragement & I love the "chit-chat" board. That's the best board out there!

I posted new pics too. Just to show the slight changes to my face anyway.

  

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DIAMONDDANI 12/18/2008 3:46PM

I can really notice your weight loss in your face! CONGRATS! :) Report Inappropriate Comment

INSPIREDTOBEFIT 12/17/2008 12:50PM

Congrats on the weight loss!! Keep rockin' it girl! Allyson Report Inappropriate Comment

Ooops, Down Fall

Sunday, October 19, 2008

So...the first week was great; like anything new that you start. I find myself having to motivate myself just to get on the treadmill this week! I know I feel better about myself and better just in general after I'm done working out. I just wish the ambition came easier. I really don't have anything to blame it on really except for lack of time; but who has time unless you make it right?

Last night was a busy night. I did good w/ my eatting during the day...but wknds @ our house are so up in the air when we have all 5 kids. I knew I was in for a late dinner after work since we had plans w/ the kids. But what was for dinner???? PIZZA: with everything on it. I over indulged! It tasted good, but now I feel guilty.

I'm mid-week since I weigh in on Weds. So I'll have to kick it in gear and get on the treadmill :)