Finding my Motivation......... again!

ChristmasQueen

ChristmasQueen

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Here I go again........ For most of my life weight was not an issue but as I got older, worked more, ate out more, exercised less and the big one - had two children - things just got out of hand. I'm 5'4" and by the time I hit 176 lbs I'd had enough. Enough of looking terrible, enough of feeling terrible and enough worrying about being able to keep up with my boys.

About a year and 1/2 ago I started the S.B. diet and began exercising regularly again. Sure enough the weight started dropping and I was down 20+ lbs. It felt terrific, I felt terrific and life was better. I thought, I can do this - I can get to my goal weight. But as with all good things if you don't keep it up, it slowly slips away.

While I haven't put back all 20 lbs, the scale is starting to inch upwards and the holidays are here. I feel that if I don't do something now it's just gonna keep getting worse and I DO NOT want to go back! One other very important aspect of my past weight loss was the support and encouragement I found on some online message boards. I'm hoping to find that same sort of support again and make some new weight loss friends. Weight loss is a journey and what is a journey without some traveling companions. ;)

So, here goes........ I'm on my way! My destination for today will be the treadmill. I hope to visit it for about 30 to 45 minutes. I hope you'll check in regularly to see where I have been and where I hope to go.
 
Five things.....

1. I love Christmas time! My husband and I even had a Christmas wedding.
2. I play Fantasy Football - my team is currently tied for first place.
3. I love to quilt - my grandmother taught me to make hand knotted quilts.
4. I'm a shopaholic!!
5. I miss playing volleyball :-(
 
Christmas is definetly the best time of year. :) Although all the rich food is kinda annoyin when your on a diet
 
I know, but....

those annoying foods, I think, are what really motivated me to get serious again. I love baking and all the holiday parties! I need to get back into a routine of exercise and healthy eating between all the festivities so I can enjoy them and not feel deprived when they arrive.

So far so good today.......... I've been watching what I eat and staying active cleaning around the house. The big challenge will be tonight when it's time to hit the treadmill!!

Thanks for checking in!!
 
Day One

Well, day one is coming to a close........... I'd have to say things have gotten off to a good start. I ate pretty well today and even managed to get on the treadmill this evening for 30 minutes. Hopefully this will be a succesful journey to my desired weight loss!

Tomorrow will be the real test.......... Today was a pretty low stress day. Once I get back into the swing of things this week things might get a little tougher. Guess we'll just have to see!!

Miles traveled to date: 1.35 :D
 
Day Two

Well, I can't say it has been a great day but it hasn't been a total bust either....... I did manage to eat decently today but I doubt I'll be doing any exercise tonight. I've got some work I need to get finished tonight and that is going to take priority over the exercise. I know this is wrong, I just can't figure out how to rewire my brain to put the exercise on the front burner!

I just need to stay positive and remember it takes baby steps.... Get the eating under control and then move on to adding in more exercise.

Time to start getting the kiddies ready for bed. Have a great evening!!
 
Day three 11/28

OK, I'm feeling good today! Yesterday was a success. I watched what I ate, I didn't exercise (per se) but I did stay active running errands and around the house and I even treated myself to a brownie at a friends book party in the evening. I stepped on the scale for the first time in several days and I was down a couple of pounds. I'm sure it's just water but at least the scale wasn't going up which has been the trend. I just need to keep working at it!!!

This morning should be a breeze - I'll be helping out in my son's class at school so there won't be any way to access food :p The afternoon might get a bit stressful though............ It's turned cold here so we'll be stuck in the house all afternoon and my hubby has plans for the evening. Hopefully the kids will be in good moods and things will run smoothly. I always find that I eat more when I'm tired and stressed - I just have to keep things in perspective!!

Take care, all
CQ
 
I also find that the more tired and stressed I am the more I want to snack. Sounds like your doing well though. Just remember how great those few pounds down feel. I know that when I goof up just a little, My scale shows it right away. It's a bummer when it goes in the wrong direction!
 
Day 4

Ah, another day is close to ending....... It was a tough one today. I was hit with a migraine this morning while helping out in my son's class. I almost had to excuse myself and go home. Luckily I was able to hang in there and spend the time with my son and his class. It was fun, even though my head felt like it was going to explode!! I helped the kids make wrapping paper for their Christmas gifts to their moms and dads. :p

Anywho.... that being said, I think I did ok. Usually this sort of day and "condition" leads to a snacking frenzy throughout the day. Nothing says comfort and relief like chocolate and cookies and ice cream, oh my! But I stayed pretty much on track. I did have two Quaker bars but other than that it was lean meat & dairy and some veggies........... I'm starting to use flavored teas as a replacement for the "snacks". Aveda sells a great mint tea and B&N has a cinnamon/orange one that I've just recently discovered. They satisfy my sweet tooth and I'm getting my "water" intake, too!

Tomorrow is going to be another challenging day. I'm having a PC party at my home in the evening which of course means goodies and alcohol..... I need to be really diligent during the day and hopefully even hit the treadmill so I don't feel like I have to deprive myself of sampling the goodies during the party..... We'll see how it goes!!

And on we go..................;)
CQ
 
Welcome to the forum and it sounds like your on the right track so you can and will do this!
 
Not much happening.........

Ah, the joys of the holiday season....... food, celebrations, food, parties, food, baking, food!! The bad news is I haven't been exercising at all, I've been baking and eating sweets and there's more to come. The good news is I have been trying to watch what I eat and be good in-between the festivities so I seem to be maintaining status quo for right now. Since it's the holidays I guess I'll be happy with not gaining anything and refocus on actually losing after the 1st of the New Year. Not sure if that's just another way of procrastinating or if it makes good sense???? Opinions???

Happy Holidays
CQ
 
Welcome :D

I wish with all my heart I had realized what I was doing to my body when I was your weight......I am soooo glad you are realizing it now and taking care of yourself. You are doing FABULOUS!!!!!!!

You should be VERY proud :D:D:D
 
Procrastinating would be my term...but I can say that because that was ME....I am AWFUL at procrastinating!

I LOOOOOOVE to bake, but have an awful time not eating all that I bake. For me I have decided to pick out some of my favorites, but not bake as much as I used to , and to try and bake healthier recipes..... The other thing that I would suggest(dh has been using it for parties he has to go to for work, etc). If you KNOW you're going to be going somewhere that is going to have not as healthy cooking, or sweets, etc. Go light on breakfast, and lunch if it's dinner that you'll be there for. Kind of like you are "saving" calories for that meal. Fill half you plate up with veggies, etc and then the rest with the not so good stuff.

I don't know...that might not help you, but it's some suggestions :D

Dh went to one party(was at lunch time) like that and he hardly ate anything for dinner that night and wasn't even really THAT Hungry for breakfast.....and it's not like he gorged himself. It was just heavier stuff then we normally eat......

Keep it up.....you can do it! You're doing great :D
 
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