Always be mindful of me.

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meme1

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Denial. How easy it is to be in denial. Not so easy once you get back on the scale. In about a year and a half I have managed to gain back all but 20 pounds of the weight that I had worked so hard to lose. I educated myself and thought I would never be back in this situation. My only excuse is that I forgot to be mindful of me. I became a first year teacher and I completely forgot to put myself first. Also, I became LAZY!

I joined this sight a few years ago, but never really posted. So I've started over with a new name and all (old name was very reveiling about who I was...don't really need a student or parent hunting me down on the internet.:smilielol5:)

Anyways, this will be a log and a reminder for me to look back in the next few years when I'm back where I want to be to never forget to take care of myself.

STATS:

Height: 5'8"
SW: 222
CW: 220
GW: 160

My first goal for myself is to be between 180-190 by the end of August when school begins again.

So far I've been back at this for about a week and I'm finding my groove again.

Calories in: 1350
Gym time: 800
1hr eliptical, 17 min treamill: 1mi (:)smash: I remember when I could run a 5K on the treadmill and would only stop because it got boring, now I'm back to walking...that is a long term goal to get back to running/jogging))
 
:seeya:Welcome back! You know you can do it! Try not to beat yourself up over gaining. Today is a new day, and you are on the right path.

Best wishes on your journey:driving:
ABBA
 
We do have almost identical stats :)

So you're a first year teacher and now you have the summer free! I'm so jealous.

Good luck with everything and i look forward to reading more posts.
 
Hey meme,

Thanks for your post and good luck to you! If you've done it once before you can definitely do it again!

Consistency is key I find ! :)
 
Thanks for all of the encouragement everyone! It helps to stay motivated.
PEC, yes I'll have my summer free, at least a month of it anyways. You definately make up for that extra time off during the school year though.

Calories in: 1300
Gym: 1 hr 20 min (700 cal)...at least that's what the machines say, I've never really trusted them though, but I've always found it to be a good measure.

CW: 218...okay, I was about ready to throw the scale out the window today.:svengo: I've done this all before and I know my weight changes throughout the day and it's all good. BUT, honestly my weight should not change from 216 to 218 to 220 to 219 all in a two minute span. Either it's broken or I gain and lose weight at light speed. Maybe it's time to get a new scale.
 
Hi Meme

Welcome, you are right of course, always pays to be mindful.

I think one of the biggest mistakes I have made is losing the weight, sitting back and relaxing on it, not good. I need to be aware of my goals, triggers, weaknesses and mainly ensuring I weigh myself regularly after reaching goal. Once a week, month whatever to ensure I do something about my habits before they get out of hand. I hope I have learnt my lesson this time.

I have managed to put on over 20lbs since last summer and can really feel it physically, mood wise and I am now more determined than ever, you seem so too. We can do this. Good luck to you.
 
CRAZYMAIZY said:
I think one of the biggest mistakes I have made is losing the weight, sitting back and relaxing on it, not good. I need to be aware of my goals, triggers, weaknesses and mainly ensuring I weigh myself regularly after reaching goal. Once a week, month whatever to ensure I do something about my habits before they get out of hand. I hope I have learnt my lesson this time.
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This is what happened to me as well. I stopped weighing myself and that's when I started to slip and stopped giving as much effort.
 
:party:YAY!! Only 5 days of school left. I'm done, the kids are done. I'll miss most of them. This year has been stress, I'm glad it's almost over and I can refocus and be better for next year.

Calories in: 1300 (1400 if I decide to have a snack.)
Gym time: 1 hr 20 min 850 cal (15 min mile)

P.S. the scale is still crap...:smash:
 
Calories in: 1000
Gym time: 0

I'm feeling a little ill today. I hate being sick, I get all whinny...
 
Thanks not.breaking, I am feeling better. I think I was a little short on sleep, I tend to get sick when I don't sleep enough.

Calories in: 1500
Gym time: 1 hr 20 min 900 cal. honestly, I know the machines can't be that accurate, I'm too lazy to do the whole heart rate thing...

Well, I bought a new scale today, but now it seems the old one is being more accurate. Argh.
 
The movie Twister was on tv at the gym tonight. What a great bad movie. Everytime there is a tornado warning I feel the urge to watch it.

Calories in: 1700
Gym time: 1 hr 20 min

I'm starting to get my calories up to where they should be. They were a little too low the past two weeks. It was a bit intentional just to get away from going over calories so much. I know that probably doesn't make much sense.
 
That's so funny that they showed a movie at the gym. Mine only ever has the news or sports. (that works well for me b/c i love sports).

Twister is a great!!! bad movie. I think guys only watch it b/c Helen Hunt runs around braless in a white tank for the whole movie.

Good luck with the last couple days of school!
 
So much to do, so little motivation to do it :) For work that is.

I hate going to the gym, but I like being there. How much sense does that NOT make? :confused: I drag my feet to get there, but I know once I get there, I'll have to drag myself away. This past year I let myself convince myself that I wouldn't enjoy myself once there.

Calories in: 1700
Gym: 1 hr 20 min 900 cal.
 
What's your favorite activity at the gym?

I love lifting weights but do a horrible job, i usually rope one of the guys i know into teaching me a knew machine or way to lift. It's nice "guy" attention for me. haha.

But most of the time i just do cardio...
 
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