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DARYLBN
SparkPoints: (10,120)
Fitness Minutes: (3,639) Posts: 563 5/19/13 11:37 A
I have two big obstacles: 1) I love food and 2) I don't always get my exercise in. I'm hoping by joining this group that it will motivate me to work on controlling both.
"Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose." - Lyndon B. Johnson
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YAMINOKODOMO
Posts: 5,682 5/7/13 10:54 P
Not eating breakfast at home or forgetting to pack my lunch. Once that happens I almost always buy the unhealthier choice.
"Life is an adventure of your own creation. Make it exhilarating." -Kezzi Mizen
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JESUS.SAVED.ME
Posts: 1,314 4/26/13 7:39 P
Laziness. I can be honest with myself....I would rather get lost in a book or watch t.v. horizontal than work out. But I like the way I feel when I exercise. Once I get started, it takes injury to stop me so I just need to start again. Tomorrow I'll be hitting the gym for the first time in a year and praying my feet hold up.
"You're on the line between breaking point and breaking through"
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KNYAGENYA
SparkPoints: (33,343)
Fitness Minutes: (23,896) Posts: 3,029 4/12/13 11:50 A
My husband. We will make plans to work out together and then when it is time to go he waffles out of it.
" The road to success is always under construction."- Lily Tomlin
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DIONNE1972
Posts: 555 4/11/13 9:00 A
sugar cravings and poor eating habits.
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BLUEMATTER
SparkPoints: (1,143)
Fitness Minutes: (930) Posts: 126 4/9/13 11:39 P
a person in my life, who shouldnt be there(is keeping me down and depressed)
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JSNOW999
SparkPoints: (2,041)
Fitness Minutes: (3,860) Posts: 108 4/6/13 11:01 A
Not straying, even a little from my Spark range. Just the smallest deviation can have terrible effect on my weekly weight loss.
Jae
Today is a new day with no calories in it!
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CUPPIENAIL
Posts: 39 3/29/13 8:52 A
Being on the go, not being able to eat at home. I am good Mon-Fri where I pack lunch to work and cook dinner. Sat-Sun when we are traveling from here to there and gone from the house for 8 hours is horrible!! Getting better at choosing the right things and only eating 3/4 of the serving but still hard on my calories and my fitness.
Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip.
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PENNYLYNN73
Posts: 507 3/27/13 12:31 P
Mindless grazing...that's what I am fighting right now.
Penny You change your life by changing your heart.
Sometimes you have to let go of the life you have pictured in order to have the life God has planned.
CO-LEADER PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE FINISH LINE
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 3/26/13 10:53 P
Old binging habits call my name and I answer. Help!
Jenae
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CASEYSAUER
Posts: 665 3/26/13 7:29 A
My biggest obstacle:
ME, family, holidays, and food
I'm here to get healthier just one day at a time!
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 3/15/13 10:17 P
Biggest obstacle is me. I keep believing the lies I tell myself.
Jenae
current weight: 148.8
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KNYAGENYA
SparkPoints: (33,343)
Fitness Minutes: (23,896) Posts: 3,029 3/15/13 7:28 P
Other people. Some people have been making fun of me for my constant tracking.
" The road to success is always under construction."- Lily Tomlin
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MICHADOODLE93
SparkPoints: (10,811)
Fitness Minutes: (4,099) Posts: 73 3/10/13 4:53 P
I'm in such a rut right now. The only reason I lost 4 pounds 2 weeks ago was because of starving. I didn't want to weigh myself last week for fear of how much I gained. I can't seem to get rid of this cycle...
In 4 years, I've lost 123 pounds. I should be hanging from a charm bracelet by now.
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 3/1/13 4:40 P
I want to start off by saying I feel fantastic after losing tons of weight and making healthy food choices. My body doesn't seem to get the idea that I will not grow up and my mind will not get beyond that of an intelligent 30 year old. I am 71 and do not feel it.
Okay, so you are wondering what the problem is... I always want to keep up with the younger and fit gym goers. I just started this lifestyle shift less than a year ago. It will take time for all these changes to become a lifetime way of life. In the meantime I will slow down and go gently thru the process.
Jenae
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GR8ERJOY
Posts: 397 2/28/13 5:15 P
Me, myself and I. Sometimes I just don't want to do the work.
Joy NJ, US - EST
"the only way out is through." Robert Frost
"Nothing is impossible, even the word says I'm Possible." Audrey Hepburn
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 2/15/13 9:21 A
All the temptations at the food stores.
Jenae
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WHITNEYTEACHER
SparkPoints: (7,463)
Fitness Minutes: (4,027) Posts: 1,546 2/15/13 8:33 A
My biggest obstacle is discouragement. I have felt for years that with the amount I was eating and moderate exercise I should be losing weight but never saw results. I refuse to give up though!
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 2/3/13 11:06 P
Critical self talk.
Jenae
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ACHARPER1
SparkPoints: (1,096)
Fitness Minutes: (80) Posts: 41 2/3/13 9:54 P
My biggest obstacle is staying on track. I loose focus when I don't see results
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 1/29/13 8:24 P
Move on, move on, move on.
Jenae
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POINTAFTER
Posts: 594 1/29/13 11:38 A
My surroundings. Left alone I'm fine. At home, work, and especially on the road I am surrounded by unhealthy food. I need to say No!
_______________ Cherie - Eastern Time Zone
At any age, you can be in the BEST shape of your life - Chalene Johnson
SparkPoints: (124,431)
Fitness Minutes: (127,605) Posts: 6,821 1/29/13 5:56 A
Feeding my emotions - Back on track I hope -- Not letting people drain my battery to charge theirs - Keep counting our blessings
The best sermons are lived not spoken! Think about it! twitterfacebook
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 1/28/13 2:07 P
Biggest obstacle is 'flushing' the takers out my life.
Jenae
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GOODHAPPENS1
SparkPoints: (124,431)
Fitness Minutes: (127,605) Posts: 6,821 1/28/13 9:57 A
HAPPINESS HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT - FINDING MY HAPPY PLACE COUNT MY BLESSINGS - FLUSH THE REST
The best sermons are lived not spoken! Think about it! twitterfacebook
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 1/20/13 9:57 P
Not seeing the scale move.
Jenae
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STEVIEBEE569
Posts: 8,430 1/20/13 8:32 A
Eating correctly when going out with friends or on a date! Last night, I went out with friends and did not eat well at all! Ugh! I have to do much better, especially when I start the Eat Clean Diet next month!
Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!
No one can do what you are called to do, but you!
Great works are performed not by strength but by perserverance. - Samuel Johnson
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 1/17/13 11:26 P
Getting out and about.
Jenae
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DXWALKER1
SparkPoints: (7,690)
Fitness Minutes: (7,001) Posts: 385 1/17/13 10:37 P
It seems like binge eating and emotional eating are big. I must admit I have suffered this week too. Today is Thursday and it's been gray and raining since last Friday, definitely an emotional downer - doesn't it seem like when the skies are gray - everything else just seems to be so gloomy.
I've been doing a lot of inspirational reading - searching on #inspiration on Twitter for short inspirational bites (no pun intended).
I keep saying that I refuse to fall victim!
What do you all try to do when you hit that emotional wall? Any best practices out there?
Dianne
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MICHADOODLE93
SparkPoints: (10,811)
Fitness Minutes: (4,099) Posts: 73 1/17/13 4:14 P
That is very hard. Keep it up though! It will be worth it in the end! There's lots of healthy food that you can make that still tastes good! (Even dessert!)
In 4 years, I've lost 123 pounds. I should be hanging from a charm bracelet by now.
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 1/9/13 2:53 P
Keeping my mouth shut.
Jenae
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MICHADOODLE93
SparkPoints: (10,811)
Fitness Minutes: (4,099) Posts: 73 1/9/13 2:48 P
My biggest challenge is bingeing like crazy at all times of the day. That & a lack of exercise has made me gain at least 6 pounds:( But not for long!!! Sparkpeople, here I come! It's time to start again!
In 4 years, I've lost 123 pounds. I should be hanging from a charm bracelet by now.
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CATEECHER
Posts: 3,122 1/4/13 12:48 P
Emotional eating and feeling entitled to eat what I want.
Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing--Hellen Keller
ODAAT
When I grow up I want to be an old woman...Michelle Shocked
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 1/3/13 6:20 P
Emotional eating
Jenae
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SBLACKWELL93
SparkPoints: (9,638)
Fitness Minutes: (3,958) Posts: 686 1/3/13 4:09 P
The biggest obstacle i have is making food my kids will eat that is healthy. I can eat all kinds that is healthy but i can't afford to make them something then myself something else. It is hard.
Hi I am Stephanie. Nice to meet ya.
It only takes making that first step and then your on the journey of your life.
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ANAJCM
SparkPoints: (2,573)
Fitness Minutes: (893) Posts: 73 1/2/13 1:42 P
FABULISINMN- I prefer strength training over cardio also. That's why I'm focusing more on inches/body fat % this time. I have no idea how much I weigh (I guesstimated when I signed up for SP) and am not concerned about pounds lost. I'm doing everything I can to make sure I don't discourage myself!
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FABULISINMN
Posts: 65 1/2/13 1:35 P
ANAJCM--i agree with you completely! It's so hard to stay motivated when you go to the gym EVERY day and work your butt off and nothing comes of it!
My truth: when I work out, I don't lose weight. I'm serious. The scale doesn't move. Why? Because I prefer weights over cardio.
Truth: I'm building muscle at the same time as burning fat, so the scale doesn't move per say. But I also notice my clothes are looser and I feel better.
It didn't come on over night and it isn't going to come off over night.
I know you can do it! Hang in there. You may not see the benefits right away, but you'll see it. Keep it up and you'll see it!
Fab.
If you want to see change, you need to make change.
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ANAJCM
SparkPoints: (2,573)
Fitness Minutes: (893) Posts: 73 1/1/13 2:08 P
Lack of motivation and impatience have always been my biggest obstacles. If after a week of watching everything I eat and working out consistently, I don't lose any weight, I start to think all my hard work is pointless. If I didn't lose any weight after going to the gym for 7 days, I can skip today right? And since I skipped yesterday and nothing has changed, I can skip again with the same results.
That's why I'm staying away from the scale as much as possible this time!!
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BELIEVING-N-ME
Posts: 2,183 12/28/12 6:02 P
STRESS
Julia (Central Time Zone)
Awesome A Team
SW: 223 1/23/11 BMI: 40.9
CW: 197.4 1/1/13
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DXWALKER1
SparkPoints: (7,690)
Fitness Minutes: (7,001) Posts: 385 12/28/12 9:11 A
Jena - I'm right there with you. Isn't it funny how fear of success (or failure) often stands in the way of our succeeding.
Dianne
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DXWALKER1
SparkPoints: (7,690)
Fitness Minutes: (7,001) Posts: 385 12/28/12 9:09 A
Dragonfly126,
I know that must be hard. When I was married, it was so hard - he loved to eat out. He kept saying he liked me the way I was - even if I wasn't happy with myself... He of course could drop weight just by drinking water for a day it seemed like.
Hopefully your hubby will eventually understand - I know that would be a difficult thing to argue over...
Dianne
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DRAGONFLY126
SparkPoints: (10,790)
Fitness Minutes: (1,482) Posts: 1,492 12/27/12 11:54 P
My biggest obstacle is my hubby. i know he means well. Does not want me to want for anything. Problem is he is a late nite snacker and is always trying to get me to eat something. I tell him over, and over when I say No, Thank you I mean NO THANK You! I do not want to argue about it, but sometimes we do and it just makes me feel so over whelmed.
ONE HOOP, ONE JUMP, ONE STEP AT A TIME IS ALL IT TAKES TO MELT THE FAT.
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 12/27/12 9:54 P
Biggest obstacle for me is my fear of going back in time when was 219 pounds, not feeling well, totally deconditioned and forgetting how good success feels.
Jenae
current weight: 148.8
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DXWALKER1
SparkPoints: (7,690)
Fitness Minutes: (7,001) Posts: 385 12/27/12 9:42 P
I totally agree - stress and mindset are two very big challenges.
Fear of failure is another one for me. I'm convinced that I am going to overcome them in 2013!
Dianne
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 12/14/12 11:42 P
Biggest one was just making up my mind to change everything for the better.
Jenae
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LYDIASPURPLE
Posts: 2,498 12/12/12 9:34 P
Stress is my nemesis.
"Don't be afraid to be grown"~Jada Pinkett Smith
"3 things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon & the truth"~ Unknown
"Misery may love company but failure needs validation"~Greg Gross
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PHILOFOREST
Posts: 256 12/9/12 4:53 P
Hi everyone, I am back after taking a few weeks off. I sensed I was obsessing too much about my weight. Guess what, I am not ready to go solo yet. I see my self as my obstacle. I realized i still need to use the tools, food tracking, measuring, & portion control, that helped me loose some of the weight.
"Happiness is a place between too little and too much" Anonymous
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 12/8/12 2:46 P
Stepped on the scale this morning and would you believe a two pound loss??? I was shocked and went back to weigh again and again. Yep... Two pound loss.
Jenae
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KLMEIRING
SparkPoints: (27,014)
Fitness Minutes: (3,941) Posts: 523 12/8/12 10:33 A
My biggest obstacle right now? A high calorie snack food that I have difficulty exercising portion control over when I bring it into my home. The solution? Don't bring it into my home! At least not for today....
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 12/6/12 9:49 A
Still not losing weight. Just for today I will be vigilant and get my body moving in the direction of desired results.
Jenae
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CATALINA-123
Posts: 2 12/6/12 9:47 A
My biggest obstacle is snacking and looking in the refrigerator when I am not hungry. In the last two days, I have kept my snacking under control. The weekend is coming up, hoping to continue.
JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 12/3/12 9:09 P
My biggest obstacle is not losing any weight.
Jenae
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JESUS.SAVED.ME
Posts: 1,314 12/3/12 7:34 P
My biggest obstacle is night time snacking. I'm EXHAUSTED when I get home from work and I do sooo little. It's a really hard thing to carry around this extra weight and when I get home I'm just depleted. I set small goals for myself, but usually by 7, I'm in front of the t.v. eating. Lots of times, I do make better choices, or just not eat at all, but teh times that I do I go way overboard.
"You're on the line between breaking point and breaking through"
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STEVIEBEE569
Posts: 8,430 11/30/12 12:31 P
My biggest obstacle is eating right! I love working out, but I know that's a small part of the weight loss journey! So far this week, I have been eating within my calorie range! However, I have to make sure I track everything I eat as well as being completely honest with myself! I want to continue to lose weight in addition to eating as clean as possible!
Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!
No one can do what you are called to do, but you!
Great works are performed not by strength but by perserverance. - Samuel Johnson
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MYNUS25
Posts: 53 11/5/12 9:14 P
Majoring in overeating. Followed by a Minor in Menopause.
Marty Binscarth, Manitoba
Smile. It's a new day. Enjoy.
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PHILOFOREST
Posts: 256 10/29/12 7:43 P
Portion control for me as well.
"Happiness is a place between too little and too much" Anonymous
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 10/28/12 9:09 A
Kay, Thanks for the suggestions. Sending you a Sparkmail.
Jenae
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KAYELLEBEE
SparkPoints: (6,773)
Fitness Minutes: (12,653) Posts: 163 10/27/12 9:34 P
JENAE954: have you considered just starting slow? what about a quick walk around the block? I've found that on days I'm not motivated to exercise, I force myself to change into shorts and a T-shirt and put tennis shoes on. Then I say I'll walk around the block. Often times, I turn this walk into a much longer adventure/power walk around downtown and other areas of the city I don't spend a lot of time in - and walking is very good for you.
Also, have you considered just stretching while watching TV? I've found that if I start stretching, I start doing other strength training things and turn my TV-watching into a light workout... which is better than nothing at all, in my opinion :)
Do you have any ideas for portion control/how to remind myself to make better choices with regards to my diet?
"To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind." -Buddha
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JENAE954
Posts: 7,019 10/27/12 6:59 P
Exercise motivation continues to be a problem. Just can't seem to get in a routine. Any suggestions???
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