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Restarting---- again

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

I started eating plant strong a few weeks ago when I realized how much weight I had gained from family crap over the summer, into the fall and the beginning of winter. I suddenly decided that I didn't need those people in my life even if they are my flesh and blood children. I will live life on my own terms and not be drug down by what others think of me or how they think (believe) I should live. So, here's to the new me and I hope to anyone who needs a boost of confidence to live their life differently from the (rat) pack.

  
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UP2ME_CC 2/17/2012 10:06PM

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Congrats! Remember.....you are not alone.

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WOLFSPIRITMOM 2/17/2012 8:48AM

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DGFOWLER 2/15/2012 3:22PM

    Congrats on starting new again. I wish you continued health on your journey to becoming a better, healthier you. emoticon Donna

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FRANNIEDID 2/15/2012 2:43PM

    Eating well, getting healthy and staying fit is the best revenge! I plan to live long enough to be a problem to my children. I hope you can overcome their negative input and live the life you deserve!

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BIGT_56 2/15/2012 1:28PM

    Your know the saying "You can't pick your family", well it is so true! Our family members can cause us stress even when they aren't trying to it seems. They can be the worst at sabotaging our efforts also. I have never quite figured out why they do it, but they do. I think as women we tend to take on everyone else's stress and make it ours also. If our husband is stressed, or our children are having problems, or our parents are having difficulties, we feel their pain right along with them.
I always think about what my husband used to tell me. I have trouble going to sleep at night and he was always asleep when his head hit the pillow. He would say that he slept so well because he had a "clean conscience, I always replied that he slept so well because he knew I would do the worrying for both of us.
I constantly work on not letting others interfere with my goals...it doesn't always work though. You hang tough and just show all those naysayers what determination can do! If you have to restart 100 times that is okay because that means you are not giving up on yourself.

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FREETHEGODDESS 2/15/2012 1:17PM

    I am glad you are making new efforts to eat healthy. I sounds like there are a lot of emotional issues to deal with so I hope that you will find counseling for that. Those hurt feelings will not just disappear and can potentially sabotage your efforts later.

Yes. You should take care of yourself and love yourself no matter what others think or do. You deserve to feel healthy and strong.

Best wishes to you!
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Maybe its stress

Monday, June 27, 2011

Ok, since my last blog post I have been thinking about why I lose so slowly. I am beginning to think that stress might play a big role in why I hold onto fat. I know that it triggers the release of cortisol which inhibits fat release especially from the abdominal area.
My life has never been low stress it seems that it has always hectic with family or other problems. I thought those times were over when I left my old life behind but that suddenly the problems have found me again. This time it is my job that stressing me, so maybe I should consider changing career paths.
This time is different because I will not turn back no matter what happens. I love myself too much to allow outside forces to determine my path. Have I strayed a little from time to time? YES, however I am not giving in I am determined to battle this like I was battling an illness (which I might if I don't get some of this weight off).
I would like to say a big THANK YOU to each and everyone of you who have responded to my blog and for all of your kind words. Hugs to everyone and please leave your responses, encouragement, or criticisms below. emoticon emoticon

  
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SKINNYSTRUMMER 6/28/2011 4:29PM

    I, too, am in the same boat... I am not losing and dealing with tons of stress. Just be gentle with yourself and keep on discovering what works for you, find the successes off the scale. I find the exercise helps with the stress and helps me stop berating myself for not being successful.
Enjoy something today!
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KJ4444 6/28/2011 4:15PM

    I am also a slow loser. I try to focus on other non-scale victories knowing that I am living a healthier life. I agree with everyone else, exercise does help with stress.

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BHOLMAN1005 6/28/2011 7:48AM

    Stress seems to do bad things to both the diet and the body. I use exercise am some positive mental attitude sights and books.

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WOLFSPIRITMOM 6/28/2011 5:44AM

    Stress does bad things to you and I agree, exercise does help me too.

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JULINC 6/27/2011 6:50PM

    I agree with the prior comments....exercise is a great stress reliever. Don't feel bad about losing slowly....slow and steady still gets you to your goal! :) (((HUGS)))

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CHALLENGER75 6/27/2011 4:49PM

    I have found that exercise helps me deal with my stress better; take care to make time for yourself.

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JONICACALDWELL 6/27/2011 4:21PM

    Stress does pay a huge part in it, I agree completely. But eating well and exercising makes you feel better regardless of stress. Just a thought emoticon emoticon

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It's All a little disheartening

Friday, June 17, 2011

I know that I lose weight sloooowwwlllyyy, but I am irked that I am working out an hour or more a day, eating within my range most days and I not only don't lose much but my inches increased. I know and understand the bio-mechanics of what is happening but my heart is still miffed. It seems like an awful lot of work for such a small return. Ok, now it is time for me to shower that workout left me all sweaty (ewww) and get on with this program. emoticon

  
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WOLFSPIRITMOM 6/28/2011 1:13PM

    First of all, you don't need to work out more than 45 minutes. Cardio won't do it as quick, hopefully you do weight training. Muscle burns 24/7 while cardio burns calories while you do it. If you do interval training with cardio the time after can burn a bit more too. With me, I eat a low carb diet, do PACE training for cardio for 12 minutes (sprint 30 seconds, rest until your heart beat gets back down and then repeat up to 5 times) and weight training for 20-25 minutes. I have lost 5 pounds since I started a few months ago and still going. Give it a try, more is not always the best.

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WINACHST 6/24/2011 9:12AM

    Hang in there. I think our bodies have certain set points and tries to stay at a particular weight. Often these are called plateaus. Be patient and make sure you are eating the right foods and although exercise is important, a rest day or two is just as important.

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REBELBLITZ 6/22/2011 2:45PM

    Your health and body will reap the benefits. Sorry you did not show a weight loss this week. Sometimes there is a larger weight loss the following week. Congratulations for staying on track. emoticon

Keep tracking nutrition and and exercise. You will meet your goals.

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JENJENWH 6/22/2011 9:09AM

    Hang in there with this. I lose super slowly too, but after 3 years of faithfully plugging away, I have lost over 140 pounds, so that 1/2 pound here and there, DOES add up, over time. The people who lose super quickly also can put it right back on super quickly. So, just keep working away at it and it will come. Your body is better off, all the way around, AND, since you worked so HARD to get to where you are going, you will have that much greater incentive to KEEP it off once it's gone. I know I won't EVER let myself go back there!


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CHIFANG130 6/20/2011 11:17AM

    You are doing what you are supposed to be doing. Make sure you choose the right food even though you are eating within your daily calories range. Try not to eat after 6 pm. I found that if I only eat fruits and veggies after 6 pm when I am hungry, I lose and maintain my weight better. Try shaking up your exercise routine too, you can be jogging one day, doing intense training one day. As long as you don't give up, you will get there!!!

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ATHLETELORI 6/19/2011 5:57PM

    You are doing awesome, and you are very inspiring. Maybe the inches you gained are muscle. I'm looking forward to the day when I can show off some biceps!! :-)

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TNTSMOMIE 6/18/2011 3:07PM

    I'm with ya on this! I lose slowly, too. A few ladies I know are losing 5-6 pounds a week and it's craziness to me -- I can't fathom it when I'm working out 60 minutes 6 days a week and watching what I eat and barely losing anything.
Keep going with it, though. It will catch up to you -- and I'll follow it, too! :o)

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DUTCH1811 6/18/2011 12:29PM

    Hang in there, slow and steady wins the race.

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JULINC 6/17/2011 10:03PM

    even if it doesn't show on the scale yet, the exercise you are doing is doing amazing thinge for your heart, lungs, muscles -- every part of your body! :) Don't feel down about the # on the scale. The pounds will come off. Way to go on the exercise!! :) awesome!

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PUNKIN175 6/17/2011 9:26PM

    You are doing amazing things to your body! I know what you mean... I am struggling too... I went on a 15 mile bike ride and did a ton of walking, ate within my calories, and I have gained 3 pounds... I have been told it was muscle (and, I guess I believe it...) but its so much harder to accept.

Its all gonna be good in the end! Keep at it! You can do it!!!

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ROSET491 6/17/2011 9:18PM

    Totally with you! I lose so slow, can go for weeks without the scale realizing that I am working out by running and doing 30 day shred!! I'm trying so hard to be patient and not let it set the mood for the day!! Do you weigh -in weekly or check daily??

Guess we have to hang in there!!
Rose

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MISSY0356 6/17/2011 7:58PM

    UGH I know exactly how you feel, I too lose extremely slowly but all you can do is hang in there and keep working at it and little by little you will start to see the changes both on the scale and in your clothes size. Don't give up you can do it.

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HEALTHYMAMA4 6/17/2011 6:15PM

    Do not get disheartened. Your body is reaping the rewards of your workouts and will (when it's ready) show you how happy it is with a loss. I hear you when you say it's frustrating. I've been there...over and over. Just know how awesome you are treating your body. What? I think I hear your body saying THANK YOU! emoticon emoticon emoticon

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Totally Tuesday

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

My object is to become healthier. I have had problems with hypertension, sleep apnea, and probably metabolic syndrome or diabetes. I refuse to let these things limit my life expectancy or life quality. I choose to exercise 5/7 days aerobically; 2 or 3 days with strength training; and choose nutritionally dense foods that will nourish my body and allow it to heal from these challenges caused by bad choices from my past. To date I gave up meat and dairy. I am in the process of bringing my fat and sodium consumption to within levels shown to be beneficial by research to reverse these conditions. I currently am consistently hitting a 15-25 % with my fat and my sodium is usually less than 2000mg/day. I want my fat consumption to be around 5-10% daily and sodium to be 1500-1800mg/day. I want to walk 4-5 miles'day and eventually transition to running. I wan to complete a half marathon early next year (2012) and just be fit and trim.

  
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JENJENWH 6/22/2011 9:14AM

    Wow - I am inspired by the amount of exercise you are doing! Makes me want to step it up! I have had several set-backs, including 3 surgeries this year, each requiring me to take 6 weeks or more to recover. But, in 3 weeks, I will get the all-clear sign again, and can start exercising more vigorously - I am going to think of YOU when I begin!

Thanks for the inspiration - and hang in there. 1/2 marathon is a BIG goal - I would be absolutely thrilled to run a 5K some day...

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RAWINTEXAS 6/17/2011 6:06PM

  You know Chifang130 I did do that and now I have no contact with my family. That is just how it is here. I am basically on my own. My husband supports me but he is in his own world most of the time and says whatever I want to do is fine.

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CHIFANG130 6/17/2011 9:37AM

    Hi! I read your self-introduction and it struck me that you have not put yourself as the priority. It's time to be "Me First". I know it's hard. It took me a while to stand up and say to my family member that how you choose to live your life is your choice, but it's not my choice. I don't ask you to be like me, and please stop asking me to be like you. That upsets them, but they got the message. Really! If you don't ever stand up for what you think it's right, you've never found your voice. Welcome to the Sparkpeople! We'll support you on your journey to health! Be Strong and Be You!!!

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OKIE2006 6/15/2011 9:38AM

    Your goals are awesome. Exercise is something that comes easy to me but clean eating on the other hand is a bear. Good luck - remember you can do anything you set your mind to! :)

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NOCALORIES 6/14/2011 3:15PM

    Glad to read you have goals and working to achieve them.

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WOLFSPIRITMOM 6/14/2011 11:52AM

    Good goals, I don't eat like that though, I follow a low carb diet and am perfectly healthy at 52. But different things work for different folks. Keep it up, you can do it. emoticon

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RLEFEBRE 6/14/2011 11:43AM

    Good for you those are some awesome goals and accomplishments

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MISSB8604 6/14/2011 11:42AM

    YOU CAN DO THIS!

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LAURIML 6/14/2011 11:38AM

    Sounds like you have a very specific plan to reach your goals! Good for you! emoticon

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