Ain't nothin gonna break my stride

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Hi,

Today was okay food wise, and I've only been having good days so far thankfully. It really takes a lot of mental energy to stave off stress/bored eating. Hoping it gets easier!

Breakfast:
Vegan beef burger and vegan cheese on a half roll

Lunch:
Pasta, beans, cheeze
Half roll
Lemonade

Dinner:
Pasta, beans, cheeze, cauliflower
Half roll with earth balance

Walked a couple miles

I can't believe it's almost 2017!

I try not to think about it but honestly I am so scared of the coming Trump regime.
 
I think I ate around 1300 calories today.

B: a bunch of cauliflower, cheeze, beans
A roll w/ 'butter'

L: small bowl cereal w/ almond milk
More cauliflower/beans/cheeze
Small glass lemonade

D: pasta, cheeze, cauliflower, beans
Small bowl potato soup
Roll w/ 'butter'

I have to say, the cauliflower really helped fill me up and its only 100 cal per pound (which is how much I ate today). I bought it frozen and 'riced'- it's cut up like grains of rice and it made it much more palatable.

Only walked about 1.5 miles- I have to get on top of the exercise portion of this.
 
Hi guys,

Ah it's been so long. I completely fell off the wagon (again). I've been really feeling down on myself lately and I thought I'd post here because it's definitely helped me feel better in the past:)

I just really dislike myself right now and I can see my life passing me by. I mean I am 29 years old and I have never even been on a date. I feel like something is wrong with me. I also think I might be the heaviest I've ever been. I'm not sure because I don't want to weigh myself.

I'm going to restart this journey now though. Thanks for listening! I can't wait to read some diaries :)
 
Hey Julie and welcome back. Sounds to me like you may have some self esteem issues. Have you considered/do you have a possibility to maybe see a counselor to get some help with that? Can´t remember who said it but we can´t hate ourselves into someone we can love. I think that´s part of many people´s weight loss trouble.
 
Hi Julie. If possible counselling would be a good option. I think most of us in the forum have had self-esteem issues. I know I was really helped with counselling. I should have had it a long time ago. I hope we can help you feel better about yourself hon. We all deserve love. Maybe it will come when you get yourself to a good place where you can learn to love yourself. :grouphug: xo Cate
 
Hi,

Thanks LaMa and Cate, it's true I do need to work on self esteem. I have been considering seeing someone. It's nice to see you both again!

Anyway, I am restarting today, it is officially day 1. My plan is to eat healthier today and start going to the gym tomorrow.
 
Hi!

So I started yesterday on May 1st. On track so far haha.

Both days I went on the elliptical for 45 min. Didn't work out super hard but my heart rate was in the 170s for the most part.

Food yesterday:
2 crackers
Bagel w/ hummus
Broccoli, tofu, tomato sauce, pasta

Today:
Large roll w/earth balance and tofu scramble
Fruit
Broccoli, tomato sauce, vegan cheese, pasta

Feeling okay so far hopefully I can avoid stress which often derails me.
 
Heart rate in the 170s for the most part definitely counts as working hard. You´re not competing with anyone but yourself. And telling you that reminds me of the fact that I shouldn´t be so hard on myself about my running. It´s always easier to tell others, isn´t it? Looks like you´re off to a great start!
 
Hi,

I have been on track the past 3 days,

45 min on elliptical on wed, 38 on thurs, none on Fri.

Food: I haven't been counting calories explicitly but I have been cutting back how much I eat and trying to eat healthier.

I think I ate le 1500 last few days.

I haven't lost any weight yet, hopefully I'll see something on monday.

Thank LaMa, so true.
 
Hi everyone!

Back again :). It's so comforting that people stay on here to come back to.

So, this is different from my other returns because I've actually been doing well recently (knock on wood, throw some salt over my left shoulder, don't want to jinx this)!

For the first time ever really since I started to gain weight at 12, I am losing weight consistently and dieting without bingeing in between. I don't know for sure why this is, I'm not great at self analysis, but for the past 2.5 months this is what I've been doing differently.

1) I've hugely increased my vegetable and fruit intake. Ive been eating about 250g of steamed broccoli at least per day, and a couple pieces of fruit every day. Before I was not eating any (horrifying to remember) and it really fills me up.

2) increased protein, eat on average a pound of tofu every other day.

3) haven't weighed in at all. I already know I'm doing things right, I am closely tracking my calories, and my clothes are much looser so I don't see the point. I only ever weighed in to see if I was on track (because there were so many binges it was hard to tell) and water weight movement really depressed me and I'd spiral into another binge often.

4) I've been walking but haven't gone to the gym. I know I'll have to start going at some point but this has been working for me for now. It's very different from how I've done things in the past.

I'm going to the doctors in decmber so I'll find out my weight then. I also just signed up at a gym. Well see how it goes from here!

Hope everyone is doing well!
 
I ate fine today.

Nervous about going to the gym tomorrow. I'm trying to decide if I need to increase my calories if I go the gym or if that's counterproductive.

I'm getting my body fat percentage tested in 2 weeks, kind of nervous. I think it's quite high.

I'm goin to be trying a new recipe tomorrow for 'cheese' sauce which incorporates a lot of vegetables we'll see how it goes!
 
Julie said:
Back again :). It's so comforting that people stay on here to come back to.
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Hi, Julie. That's nice to hear. I have been sick for a few days with gastro & somehow missed your post on Wednesday. You are doing so well! Good for you :)
Julie said:
Nervous about going to the gym tomorrow. I'm trying to decide if I need to increase my calories if I go the gym or if that's counterproductive.
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Just play it by ear hon & add some healthy calories if needed.
Julie said:
I'm getting my body fat percentage tested in 2 weeks, kind of nervous. I think it's quite high.
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Nothing to be nervous about-
Julie said:
I already know I'm doing things right, I am closely tracking my calories, and my clothes are much looser so I don't see the point.
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Well done, you!!! xo
 
What Cate said. Also: very well done getting fitter and healthier!
The results of your test don´t really matter, to be fair. It´s just a dot in the graph of your physical development and your first measurement is the one which says least of all exactly because it doesn´t say anything about development yet. Whatever the score: the way you are going the next test will be better.
 
Hi!

Thanks Cate and LaMa, glad you are both still here :). Thanks for the words of encouragement!

Sooo, thanksgiving. Yikes. Ate wayyyyy to much but got back on track within 2 days and I think back to normal after 3 days.

I got my test results today though and I came in about what I expected but it was good to know. I lost approx 24 lbs in 12 weeks, and am 30 lbs down in total so I'm very happy about that. It was almost completely all diet with a little walking.

Now I think I'm starting my next phase: exercising and doing group classes. I'm going to try and make it to march 21st without weighing in- the first day of spring. I am aiming for 1% loss per week.

I still have a long way to go but I don't feel exhausted like I usually do by month 3 of losing weight (if I even make it that long) so feelin' good :). I thinks it's the tons of fruit, vegetables, and tofu I've been eating!
 
Food today:

Tofu scramble:
(400g tofu
Olive oil
Salt, onion powder, garlic powder)

240 g broccoli
80g peas
Large bowl seasoned rice noodles
Apple

Exercise: 45 min elliptical
 
You are doing exceptionally well Julie. The forum is abuzz at the moment. I'm hoping some of the positive vibes will rub off on me. Keep up the great work hon xo
 
Keep riding that positive wave you are on!
30lb!
That's great?
Imagine how you will feel with 10 or 20 more gone!
 
Fruit has been keeping me feeling energized even though I'm eating less than half of my old calorie intake!
Have an excellent day today! :)
 
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