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B-2pc. multigrain bread w. jam, yogurt, kiwi
s-banana
D-lean turkey meatball, sweet potatoes, veggies
s-brownies and sugar cookies that kids made and sugar cookies...
S-cold plate (ham, scoop of scallop pot. and scoop of mac n cheese).....see what's available when you don't preplan
s-100cal. popcorn and sm. bag of eggies
water-2L
E-ab circle workout/treadmill-30min. *started off jogging for 2min. 4.0, didn't dare to go much longer, too many shelves in the bedroom with stuff to fall off, had shin splints too, ended with 2 min. jog @ 4.5 and nothing fell yet.
 
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I think I have noticed that initially people do lose weight when they start any type of new program. Its about lifelong habits and you will get there if you keep going :) How could you not? You are making the effort! Give yourself a big hug for doing it!

My bestie who was the exact same size as me when we were in high school always says I'm never going to get to your size when she starts talking about exercise but she could if she never stops. She already started limiting where she can go and she hasn't even truly tried yet.

It isn't always easy. Some days I really want to not workout but I do because I truly believe that results come for those who work for it. You can do it so start really internalizing that mantra and I certainly believe you can do it! :hurray:

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I guess I just don't believe I can do it...even though I did once.

My menu is the result of the attitude I get when I go up.....so what's it do? Go up again.
I'm at 215.4lbs exactly what I was Tues. 2 wks ago. I HATE relosing weight but gain some back every week, so I have to.........I don't get mad and work out (I wish), I don't avoid food, I look for it.
If I had not have went up that lb (for no good reason that I can see or think of), these past 2 days would have been totally different and instead of being up 4lbs in 2 days, I could have been down.
I still exercise and I still try to eat good, I usually don't totally give up but it's usually enough to set me back.

You'll notice my mornings are always the best. I wake up with a positive attitude and try my best but something...anything can trigger my "habit" or I just want food.

I don't know what to do with me........
 
B-greek yogurt, kiwi, gr. tea
s-banana
D-chicken, potatoes, veggies
s-metamucil wafers
S-chicken, spinach salad
s-boiled egg
W-2L
E-cardio class 1hr
*was hoping to get something done here during the day but with the backlog of laundry and running the roads......didn't.
 
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Tally29 said:
Its about lifelong habits and you will get there if you keep going :) How could you not? You are making the effort! Give yourself a big hug for doing it!
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Hey Amanda
I have to agree with Tally she really has a point there.
so you are feeling better in the morning...maybe try to excercize in the afternoon? i dont know maybe its psycological (for me) but it feels good to burn a big lunch off....i usually dont have a big dnner.
Also when you feel peckish,feel like snacking...just stop yourself and think -do i really want this snack? am i really hungry? just have glass of water or green tea - most of the time when we feel hunger - we only thirsty.

Come on Amanda - dont give up now!!!
You have been doing so well :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
 
I prefer exercising in the morning because I feel better, ready for the day after my shower. I find if I put it off..something always comes up (like today) and I don't get around to it.

Today has been a 100%. No treats of any kind and I haven't had to really fight any cravings. It's cardio night so I should be able to have a good day, morning to night!!

I'm hoping for the same tomorrow, even though the kids are going to play road hockey and my niece is making hotdogs (rarely have them but do love them). I WILL avoid them, I know I haven't been doing well enough to plan a cheat but Thurs. we are going to the city and although I will pack as many snacks and lunches for me as I can...we will be ordering pizza for the evening..it's ritual.
So, 2 good days before and a good whole week after...here's hoping I can do it and have a loss for next Thurs. (24th).
 
Making Black Bean Fudge Brownies. They're not done, so I have no idea what they will taste like AND I put in 1/2C of cocoa instead of of a 1/4C....lol...so might not be edible. I did scoop some out..so hopefully it's not tooooo bad.
I'm making it to take to cardio class because it's a healthy alternative plus I'm hoping it's good so they'll all like it then I can tell them it's made with beans.......lol.
 
Sounds pretty good! I hope todays workout went well :) I had a hard 9 months before I really became more focused and my fiance really helped me the first month to stay on track and not give up so I totally understand the struggle. You are doing really good though I usually gave up by the 3rd day and never just kept going on my own :)
 
Amanda2010 said:
I really do wonder if I can sometimes...guess I'm the glass half empty type of person.
I do try..but it never sticks, darn it!!

I want that to be my motivation but when "We love just the way you are" comes out, it makes it easy. Yes, I'm glad he feels that way and isn't verbally abusive, making me self concious but it's easy to "fall of the wagon" too.

Just decide I can do it.....that doesn't come easy but I can try....I didn't go to bed but I'm sitting here freezing and although exercise would warm me up, I'm slow to start..

I'm trying to prepare myself for "mistakes" but I'm always thrown for a loop somewhere it seems.

O.k. I'm back but it's not sunny yet!!

Thank you Justina..what would I do without you?
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.....Ahhhh the ol "I like you the way you are comments." **shakes head**

It's so funny that in all reality, the people that say those things really do mean it when they say it. They say it with love and care. But the real reality is that if you change and they don't it makes them re evaluate what's wrong with them? Why did they give up on their goals, and you didn't? Why don't I change?

..and the truth is, it's easier if you QUIT. That way, nothing for them has to change. They aren't pushed out of their comfort zone, they aren't envious that you are doing the things that will take you closer to your goal, whether you want to or not. You are doing it! They aren't. Of course, they like you just the way you are!! **Shakes head**:D! I know I've let those comments sabotage me into a distorted perception of myself to the point that I think I can quit on myself often.

Fuck that. We are better that "Just the way you are!"

You know it. I know it. :iagree:

Let's use those comments as FUEL!
I find morning workouts to be the best too. I completely understand you on how it is to be stuck at a weight for two weeks. I mean, damn. I think mine is running on 3 weeks. Up and down just like you. Today, I decided. FORGET THAT! If the scale isn't budging....PUSH HARDER!

...I didn't want to, but I pushed play on my p90x and did my 2nd hour of working out today. All I'm saying..is OUR TIME IS COMING. Let's not let anyone derail us of our dreams! ...I mean afterall, they are our dreams. Of course, they are satisfied if you don't reach your dreams. They aren't their dreams that aren't being reached, afterall right? Their dreams being abandoned? So why would anyone really care as much as YOU!?

....I always have to remind myself, that this is a lifestyle. Results or no results on the scale. Something is happening. My blood in my veins is pumping faster. My heartbeat is moving. I might be getting closer to a healthier heart. Maybe even a longer life? Who knows. It might not show now, but does that mean that I should just stop, and allow the junk food & laziness to slowly kill me?.... Then, usually, I get up off the couch and push PLAY.

:grouphug:! Stay INSPIRED!!! Go to youtube. Find "body transformations", "p90x before and afters", "weight loss before and after"....remind yourself, that OTHERS HAVE DONE IT TOO!! I tell you this, because this is what I do daily.

There is no way in hell that I'd be working out 2 hardcore hours a day, and seeing that scale not move on me these past 3 weeks, and still continue if I didn't youtube daily. I did it tonight. I didn't want to push play. Then, as I was doing my video, I realized, that this is BIGGER THAN WEIGHT LOSS. THIS IS ABOUT FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE! THIS IS ABOUT TAKING CONTROL!! THIS IS ABOUT ADDING YEARS TO MY LIFE! THIS IS ABOUT BEING THERE FOR MY LOVED ONES DOWN THE LINE!...this is about more than what I will look like outside. That's just a by product of the love that I will give myself by doing the actions. :cheers2:!! Cheers to a better weigh in next week!! My weigh in comes Thurs. Let's see how it goes!

Way to PUSH YOURSELF!! Happy for you!! :D!
 
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Thanks Alta, I do have to push myself more....It's so much easier to do in my head though!
All your points are good ones, everything makes sense.
I will def. check out youtube tonight.

Cardio class was great last night, wish it were two nights a week. Haven't exercised yet because I went to O.P. this morning with Danny. But the kids are going out to play road hockey and although I won't be playing, I won't be home on my butt either!!
I will exercise tonight though, we are leaving to go to the city for overnight. The bad news, I already know that we'll have pizza for snack (it's ritual since we only go like once a year), the good news the hotel has a gym and pool which I will be using...and will be able to try jogging!!!
I want to have a good weigh in next Thurs. so I HAVE to push harder!!

Thank you for all your support! Don't know where I'd be without you!
 
B-2 multi grain bread w.jam, kiwi, yogurt, gr. tea
s-banana
D-multigrain sandwich w. lean meats, carrots
s-kashi bar
S-mixed veggies, chicken
s-boiled egg
W-2L
E-does freezing my butt off outside for 4 hrs count?
Had hoped to squeeze something in but my butt is sore..plus had to clean up before we left for a 2 day mini vaca.
 
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Amanda2010 said:
Cardio class was great last night, wish it were two nights a week. Haven't exercised yet because I went to O.P. this morning with Danny. But the kids are going out to play road hockey and although I won't be playing, I won't be home on my butt either!!
I will exercise tonight though, we are leaving to go to the city for overnight. The bad news, I already know that we'll have pizza for snack (it's ritual since we only go like once a year), the good news the hotel has a gym and pool which I will be using...and will be able to try jogging!!!
I want to have a good weigh in next Thurs. so I HAVE to push harder!!

Thank you for all your support! Don't know where I'd be without you!
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Well done on the cardio class :party:
pizza on its own is not that fattening ( i lost about 8-9 lbs in 6 weeks when i lived in italy - so i guess it s topping - i lived on pizza lol) so i guess if you choose some sensible topping you sd be fine!
Besides you gonna work it off in the gym!!!

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ps what is a kashi bar? :)
 
It's a granola bar. I have seven grain and almond. They also make an almond cereal that tastes like sugar crisp..mmmm. I get them in the health food aisle at the grocery store.
 
Hey congrats on the cardio class! I hope you have a super delicious pizza time :) I really like the idea of not watching anything and just actually focusing on the food. I realized that I got so amused with watching tv I would barely notice what I was eating :( I hope you have a great next weigh in!
 
B-omelette, kiwi
s-banana
D-subway sub..promised my oldest
s-cantaloupe/strawberries
S-A&W..had a mozza burger and fries
s-pizza at 10pm
W-2L
E-gym..did 20min. random setting, and 2-10min (one Hill, one random)...jogged most of the time @ 4.5, 5.0 and 5.5
This is big for me, because I can't jog at home due to where the treadmill is AND when my old one was in the basement I was lucky to make it for 2 min. at 4.0


tomorrow:
B-greek yogurt, strawberries....this was at 10am because we slept in
s-no snack
D-no dinner
S-took stepson out to dinner and he chose KFC, I didn't eat anything which was so hard, wanted to cry
s-had supper at 7:30pm, sweet potatoes and chicken
W-2L
E-nothing
 
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kashi bar sounds good Amanda!!
Hope you are strong enough to choose something healthy when eating out!!
BIG HUG :grouphug:
 
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