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[Frogged]

Ok, so tomorrow (or maybe later tonight) begins anew.


The last few weeks have been.. difficult. I've been slacking a lot, not just on the forums, but also on keeping things up to date - like my chart.


My diet is pretty good, even though I've been feeling absolutely famished lately. Not sure if that's contributed to stress or not.. although it probably is.


My exercise is 4.2 miles a day. I find 7 and 42 to be my lucky numbers btw


Eh, so this water weight continues to be a nuisance. So easy to put on, so hard to get off. No matter how much running around I'm doing all day at work or through misc errands afterward, if I don't hit that treadmill hard enough to drench my shirt with sweat, I usually see little-to-no substantial loss of any retention weight the following morning. If I happen to indulge in a WhoNu cookie or some other cereal bar afterward, forget it. I usually gain.


Today was ridiculous. I just ate.. and ate.. and right when I was done eating, I ate some more!


Um, I can't even remember all of what I had, but it included a shameful amount of spaghetti, probably 5-6 hotdogs, cheese/butter, lots of cinnamon toast crunch cereal, milk, cookies, a chocolate fudge vanilla ice cream cone (which alone was 300 cal).


I had a few eggs for breakfast today too.


So, the pants I put on this morning, I had the belt secured snuggly, but comfortably. Right now, as I type this, it feels sooo tight ugh.


No good. I know it's my cheat day, but my cheat days are beginning to outweigh all the work I do throughout the week, and it's compounding big time. I'm inching too close to the 200's again for comfort. Once my stomach calms down a bit tonight, I'm going to do a few miles on the treadmill just to try and give myself a decent chance next week for a loss.


I have tomorrow off from work (with pay! woo!), so I'll be doing some lawn work, running a few errands, then probably exercising the rest of the day haha.


To be in the 180's again by this Sunday is my goal!

 

[Sarah1983]

I can relate to the 'overdoing' it! Cheat days are great and help keep you sane, but it IS easy to overdo them when you're looking forward to them all week! I've been thinking about having a 'cheat meal' instead of a cheat day - where I can eat whatever I want, just not go nuts the entire day. Also, regarding water weight, apparently spinach, celery, green tea and cucumber are meant to be really good at reducing it... but,yeah, again, nothing you don't already know, I'm sure. Could also be all the stress making you gain, too! Stupid bodies!


Enjoy your day off either way, Mr Frogged. Have sent you a PM!

 

[Munch1]

I've found I'm pretty bad at "cheat- anything". I tend to think I can do whatever on the weekend and it not undo all the hard work I've done throughout the week or at least just the maintenance that I've done. Definitely hard to deal with. So I'm trying to just incorporate the things I like and want throughout the week. For instance today I want a candy bar, so I've allotted it to myself in my daily calories. Plus it's a little harder for me right now because I don't have any cardio I can do at the moment because of my knee injury. Hoping to get my bicycle back from the shop so I can start cycling, but still not sure when that will be yet. Hopefully we can both attain our goals this week!

 

[jen_renee]

AGood luck with your goal, Greg!

I think I might start doing what Sarah suggested and just having a cheat meal.... granted it'd probably be a horribly spectacular cheat meal..hahaha... but I think that would be easier to bounce back from then an entire day of eating like crap. We'll see though...I do love my cheat days..

Oh, and are those WhoNu cookies any good? I've been wondering that for a while..lol.

 

[tetemcg]

A Good luck my little tadpool!! haha ..on your goal for the week..there isn't a doubt in my mind you will reach it....because you are awesome like that!!

 

[Frogged]

Originally Posted by Sarah1983


I can relate to the 'overdoing' it! Cheat days are great and help keep you sane, but it IS easy to overdo them when you're looking forward to them all week! I've been thinking about having a 'cheat meal' instead of a cheat day - where I can eat whatever I want, just not go nuts the entire day. Also, regarding water weight, apparently spinach, celery, green tea and cucumber are meant to be really good at reducing it... but,yeah, again, nothing you don't already know, I'm sure. Could also be all the stress making you gain, too! Stupid bodies!



Enjoy your day off either way, Mr Frogged. Have sent you a PM!

Omg, Sarah.. it is sooo easy to overdo it. I enter into that same mentality of 'Mmmm! Need plenty of nom-nom's!' Oh? A pizza from a nearby shop right after ingesting a few pounds of pasta? Sounds about right! haha


That's the zone my mind enters sometimes on my cheat days. It's ridiculous. I completely transform back into my old mindset on occasion and just want to do nothing but eat away my woes and sit at my computer all day. It's a bit scary at times how much I enjoy it when those moments do happen, but I still have the big picture in mind and I know, without a doubt, that getting healthy and reaching my goals will make me so much happier than any amount of junk food could ever make me feel.


I have heard about the tea and celery I like spinach tho! So I'll look into that Cucumbers.. not so much a fan of, but anything that might help, I'm open to The HIIT that Spark mentioned the other day is something I'm researching as well!


The stress is definitely a factor, I know. These new job hours, along with the intensity of the route (there are so many ridiculous hills and areas that really annihilate my poor jeep), that it's making me wonder when the next mechanical catastrophe will take place Hopefully the repair bill won't be too steep, but HAH!.... when has that ever been the case?


Damn mechanics destroy my bank account every time I visit one :\


I really need to start studying up on vehicular repair so I can save myself a few thousand dollars in repairs every so often.


Anyway, thanks for the great suggestions, as always, Sarah


I saw your PM and replied - hope you're doing well

Originally Posted by Munch


I've found I'm pretty bad at "cheat- anything". I tend to think I can do whatever on the weekend and it not undo all the hard work I've done throughout the week or at least just the maintenance that I've done. Definitely hard to deal with. So I'm trying to just incorporate the things I like and want throughout the week. For instance today I want a candy bar, so I've allotted it to myself in my daily calories. Plus it's a little harder for me right now because I don't have any cardio I can do at the moment because of my knee injury. Hoping to get my bicycle back from the shop so I can start cycling, but still not sure when that will be yet. Hopefully we can both attain our goals this week!

Hiya Munch!


Oh my, I had that same mentality for the first few weeks. It seemed to work well with my overall regimen, but as I got closer to my goal, I found that it started to change for the worse. It started getting a lot harder and has actually hindered my overall success Be careful.


I sure hope your knee injury improves and you can hop back on that cycle! Again, that's something I've still been wanting to get into - bicycling There's some areas that are ideal for that kind of thing not too far from my home. Unfortunately, I can't do it on the roads I live on because it's just too dangerous with all the blind turns and maniacs going too fast.. ugh.


Thanks for stopping by and offering words of encouragement, Munch I super appreciate them and I know we'll both attain our goals, if not this week, then eventually


It's all about maintaining!

Originally Posted by jen_renee

Good luck with your goal, Greg!
I think I might start doing what Sarah suggested and just having a cheat meal.... granted it'd probably be a horribly spectacular cheat meal..hahaha... but I think that would be easier to bounce back from then an entire day of eating like crap. We'll see though...I do love my cheat days..
Oh, and are those WhoNu cookies any good? I've been wondering that for a while..lol.

Thanks, jen!


Yes, cheat meals are something I've done before. But, some days, I'm just like.. 'OMG! I need that pasta/ice cream/cookies, etc'.. so, I just forget the calorie intake I require and just focus on what my body craves for the entire day.


It definitely would be easier to bounce back from just one cheat meal, opposed to an entire day. However, when you're in that particular mode of 'hunger'.. you sort of just check out (mentally). I want this, and this, and this.. because, damnit, it makes me feel good!


You pay for it later with lethargic feelings of grossness, but hey, it happens.


Btw, WhoNu cookies are AMAZING. I'd say they taste better than their counter-parts (oreos)! I know that's a bold statement, considering they're packed with a lot more nutrients, but that's just my opinion The vanilla oreo-types are orgasmic! So far, I've only found 3 varieties: chocolate chip, chocolate oreo, and vanilla oreo. All 3 are delectable! I recommend

Originally Posted by tetemcg

Good luck my little tadpool!! haha ..on your goal for the week..there isn't a doubt in my mind you will reach it....because you are awesome like that!!

Thanks, Tete!


I'm gonna do my best to reach that goal and, if I don't, I'm not going to stress. As always, I just do the best I can and hope the results speak for themselves Some days are harder than others, but I know I'll get there as long as I continue


Your continued support is invaluable to me, so thank you for checking in on little ol' me I appreciate it more than words can convey :]


I know you're still doing awesomely, but I'll still send you good, green, froggy vibes! hehe!

 

[rainyforest138]

hey frogged sounds like you've been working so hard, and keeping up the jogging after work.... that is a lot... be easy on yourself your doing great!

 

[Sarah1983]

Originally Posted by Frogged




Omg, Sarah.. it is sooo easy to overdo it. I enter into that same mentality of 'Mmmm! Need plenty of nom-nom's!' Oh? A pizza from a nearby shop right after ingesting a few pounds of pasta? Sounds about right! haha



That's the zone my mind enters sometimes on my cheat days. It's ridiculous. I completely transform back into my old mindset on occasion and just want to do nothing but eat away my woes and sit at my computer all day. It's a bit scary at times how much I enjoy it when those moments do happen, but I still have the big picture in mind and I know, without a doubt, that getting healthy and reaching my goals will make me so much happier than any amount of junk food could ever make me feel.



I have heard about the tea and celery I like spinach tho! So I'll look into that Cucumbers.. not so much a fan of, but anything that might help, I'm open to The HIIT that Spark mentioned the other day is something I'm researching as well!



The stress is definitely a factor, I know. These new job hours, along with the intensity of the route (there are so many ridiculous hills and areas that really annihilate my poor jeep), that it's making me wonder when the next mechanical catastrophe will take place Hopefully the repair bill won't be too steep, but HAH!.... when has that ever been the case?



Damn mechanics destroy my bank account every time I visit one :\



I really need to start studying up on vehicular repair so I can save myself a few thousand dollars in repairs every so often.



Anyway, thanks for the great suggestions, as always, Sarah



I saw your PM and replied - hope you're doing well

Yup, you're definitely not alone! After a week of denying yourself any of the good things, it almost feels like a basic human right to eat everything in sight, lol! I do still slip up now and then, but what i've started doing is giving myself a little treat each day that's counted into my calories. That way, I don't end up craving stuff as badly, and it doesn't taste quite so goddamn HEAVENLY when I do finally start munching!


How's things with you now, anyway? Got anymore work done on the house? How's the treadmill faring? Gotten used to your route a little more yet?

 

[jen_renee]

AJust popping in to say Hi!! Hope things are going good for you!

 

[Frogged]

Originally Posted by rainyforest138


hey frogged sounds like you've been working so hard, and keeping up the jogging after work.... that is a lot... be easy on yourself your doing great!

Hi Rainy


I'm doing my best.. but it's not easy. Stress is definitely hindering my progress and, eh.. it's just difficult. Not much more to say


Hope you're well!

Originally Posted by Sarah1983


Yup, you're definitely not alone! After a week of denying yourself any of the good things, it almost feels like a basic human right to eat everything in sight, lol! I do still slip up now and then, but what i've started doing is giving myself a little treat each day that's counted into my calories. That way, I don't end up craving stuff as badly, and it doesn't taste quite so goddamn HEAVENLY when I do finally start munching!



How's things with you now, anyway? Got anymore work done on the house? How's the treadmill faring? Gotten used to your route a little more yet?

Oh, my Sundays as of late have been disgraceful. Pastas, pastas, and more pastas..


I've been like a fiend for noodles whenever my cheat day comes about. No good.


I actually have tried just doing a single cheat meal when Sunday came around, but lately, I've just been famished I've been feeling that way a lot lately and have been snacking on things I don't normally do in between my meals (pretzels, cereal bars). It adds up, so I need to be more vigilant.


I still chew gum like crazy, so I'm able to fight off cravings for ~30min at odd times in the day.


Things are well, for the most part. I can feel stress really getting to me at times The continuous work load and adjusting to the new hours has been hard. Then, there are new aspects of my social life that are also stressing me out to a degree. Don't worry though, it's not a bad thing from an outward point of view, but in my mind, there are certain situations that have proven.. difficult.. to manage.


I've always tended to over-think things. Even if it's very minimal, I tend to blow it completely out of scale in my head. So, the stress of work, trying to maintain my regimen, and these other situations in my personal life have just been bogging me down mentally


I'll get through it in time. Whether the end result is good or bad remains to be seen. Above it all, getting to my goal weight is top on my priority list above everything else!


Oh, and my treadmill is thrashed


Warranty is no good.


The faithful machine has been with me for 3 years now, with continuous strain almost 6 days a week! It's served me well, but now it's time for an upgrade.


I can't even run on it anymore. The mechanism and belt is just shot to shit. The clanking sounds it emits is so bad, it almost drowns out the videos on my computer that I run to





I took this last week. Since then, the belt has become even more warped and damaged. Bits of it are starting to come off again and the area underneath it is so warped and slacking, it's like I'm running in a hammock or something :\


At any rate, it's served me well. I'll keep a few of it's pieces to remember what a good machine it was and how it helped save my life

Originally Posted by jen_renee

Just popping in to say Hi!! Hope things are going good for you!

Hi Jen


Yeah, things are good! Stressful, but good for the most part!


I told my boss at one point I think I need a vacation, and he looked at me like I had a few screws loose.. lol. Not a good sign.


Although I did take a sick day last Saturday, but of course, rumors started flying (thanks in part to a co-worker I used to substitute for). He's a big drinker, so immediately he was like, 'Yeah, Greg must've been on a bender. He may need the following week off as well to recover.'


First off, I was NOT drinking! It was just a late night and I didn't get enough sleep to feel comfortable enough to operate a motor vehicle the following day.


Let's just say, most aspects of my life are actually quite good. It's just taking time to adjust to them all changing at the same friggin' time!

 

[jen_renee]

AWow, you really do need a new treadmill! That's a great idea about keeping a piece of it! You should definitely do that!

I'm glad things are going good for you, even if it's stressful at times.

I know a lot of change at once is hard, but hopefully it's all for the better!

 

[Frogged]

Oooook, so time is definitely escaping me lately!


Um, well let's see..


FINALLY got my new treadmill! Ugh.. and the scale has been reflecting my recent lack of the most important arsenal in my weight loss I know the majority of it is just water weight, but I've managed to trip back into the 200's. Now, some of that is also due in part to the recent changes in my social life as well. Something still foreign to me is how to handle, um, dating? Even though technically it's not dating, but the mechanics of it are still the same (going out to dinner with a lovely every so often)


I love to eat, obviously. That's one of the reasons I gained so much weight and why it's so crazy on my cheat day sometimes when I put on ~10 pounds of 'weight' the following day.


When I'm around friends, well, it's been difficult recently. The recent influx of stress from my new position at work doesn't help one bit whatsoever either!


Too many factors compounding, but I think I'm starting to get a handle on things I hope.


My new treadmill is fantastic! I think the incline on my old one was broken, because I set my new one to my usual incline (7) and oh my god.. it kicks my ass! lol


I did my first exercise on it last night (1hr for about 5 miles).. and I'm not sure if it was the lack of having a treadmill for the last 2 weeks or what, but I was surprised at how difficult it was just to do my usual runs.


While I was without a treadmill, I still kept up with at least an hour of some physical activity. It may sound silly, but I purchased two 20lb dumbbells and I would carry those while running back and forth in the small area between my bed and old treadmill.. haha. Just back and forth, running in place, for about an hour. Got a good sweat going, too Obviously though, that kind of cardio doesn't compare to a good treadmill routine!


Here's a pic of my new baby:





I'm a devoted NordicTrack user This model is a C900.


I was going to have the delivery guys haul away my old one while saving just a few pieces.. but, I decided against that and kept the entire thing. It's a piece of a machinery to some, but to me, it's something that helped save my life. I have it in my garage at the moment, but maybe I'll clean it up and set up some kind of display at some point in the future


Anyway, things have been pretty tough and stressful the last few weeks, but I'm still committed as ever! I just need to find that balance again with my social life and work.


I also need to update my chart! Good grief have I been flimsy lately :[


No more!

 

[Sarah1983]

Haha, wow, that new treadmill looks like a beast! And maybe it's kicking your ass because you'd 'worn' your old one down and it wasn't making as much of an impact anymore? The incline thing I mean.. either way, it's awesome news that this one is kicking your ass again, lol!


Nice that your 'dating life', or 'frienddating life' or whatever you're choosing to call it now is going nicely! You'll get your goal in the end, but some things in life need to take a higher priority than others! Maybe just start ordering the salad when you go out, lol! It's cute that you've kept the old one.. that can go up in a huge glass cabinet once you buy your mansion with your icnreased wages - which I hope is gonna get sorted soon!


Miss your cheery updates here, but at the same time I know you're being run ragged - so I won't hold it against you! Hope you're otherwise well though, m'dear.. keep your chin up and keep fightin'!

 

[katehunibun]

AHeya Greg



But i am going to be a nosy girl and ask for 'frienddating' details (sheepish grin)

I'm loving the new treadmill!! It looks awesome and very professional And i love the fact that you are keeping your old one. A lot of people wouldn't understand why but we totally do. This has been an amazing journey for you and that trusty peice of kit has done it with you.

I really hope the stress calms down soon sweetie.

Love & hugs

 

[jen_renee]

AI like Sarah's idea about the glass cabinet in the huge mansion. I vote for that as well! lol!

...And yay for the new treadmill! It looks pretty spiffy!

 

[Frogged]

Originally Posted by Sarah1983


Haha, wow, that new treadmill looks like a beast! And maybe it's kicking your ass because you'd 'worn' your old one down and it wasn't making as much of an impact anymore? The incline thing I mean.. either way, it's awesome news that this one is kicking your ass again, lol!


Nice that your 'dating life', or 'frienddating life' or whatever you're choosing to call it now is going nicely! You'll get your goal in the end, but some things in life need to take a higher priority than others! Maybe just start ordering the salad when you go out, lol! It's cute that you've kept the old one.. that can go up in a huge glass cabinet once you buy your mansion with your icnreased wages - which I hope is gonna get sorted soon!



Miss your cheery updates here, but at the same time I know you're being run ragged - so I won't hold it against you! Hope you're otherwise well though, m'dear.. keep your chin up and keep fightin'!

Hi Sarah!


Yeah, pretty beastly It's definitely making my legs ache.. or it could just be the additional 20+ pounds of retention weight I'm still lugging around with me ;(


The incline on my old one was definitely malfunctioning as I'm keeping it at a 2 on my new one - and even that is making my feet hurt at times! Hrmm.


Ahhh, haha.. 'friend dating' - new term? I suppose I could classify it as that as we are friends that have been out for various social outings that could be interpreted as 'dates' from an outside perspective. Still just friends!


As for the mansion with the huge glass cabinet display, hmmm.. as much as I like that idea, it may have to wait for a few years (or decades) as I work to pay off my credit cards and other misc items first Maybe after I save a bit and get other things sorted out first, then I'll think about that But, for now, part of it sits in my garage while other bits of it sit in my guest room.


I do try to provide cheery updates when I can! I'm still pretty cheery, even with all this zaniness going on! Um, chin is always up, and I'm always fighting )


I trust everyone else is too, and I'm glad you're still around, Sarah We need to think about sending out a 'Search and Rescue' for Ms. Rosie at some point, tho!

Originally Posted by katehunibun

Heya Greg

But i am going to be a nosy girl and ask for 'frienddating' details

(sheepish grin)
I'm loving the new treadmill!! It looks awesome and very professional

And i love the fact that you are keeping your old one. A lot of people wouldn't understand why but we totally do. This has been an amazing journey for you and that trusty peice of kit has done it with you.
I really hope the stress calms down soon sweetie.
Love & hugs

The details are.. well, not much to tell.


It's just (very) difficult given our circumstances. She's been through an emotionally devastating event earlier this year, and I'm still battling with internal issues regarding my weight loss and body image. So, we've both talked about it and agreed to remain just friends for now. That's not to say we don't enjoy each other's company when it's appropriate, but she would prefer to keep the details of us hanging out to a minimum in regards to friends and neighbors. They know we hang out, and of course, assumptions start flying about how close we really are. Frankly, it's nobody's business and we're both pretty private people.


For example, I had dinner (which was AMAZING btw - she's an incredible cook) at her place the other day and, as I was leaving, a neighbor of her's was standing on his porch from across the street. She got a little weirded out and we usually hug at least before we say goodnight, but I just nodded and thanked her for dinner like a goofball and proceeded to walk to my jeep once I realized he was there.


The treadmill is awesome! It's squeaking a bit, but I think that's just because I'm breaking it in. I've got a 5 year warranty on that sucker, so it's gonna last a long time before I think about my next upgrade


Someday, I'll do something with my old one. I'll have to fight off any spiders/mice though in the mean time as it's sitting out in a pretty exposed area in my garage :\


Thanks for stopping by, Kate Always lovely to hear from ya!

Originally Posted by jen_renee

I like Sarah's idea about the glass cabinet in the huge mansion. I vote for that as well! lol!
...And yay for the new treadmill! It looks pretty spiffy!

Thanks Jen!


I'll keep my diary posted as I think and formulate ideas for it


Hope you're well!

 

[Frogged]

Ok.


So, I'm still hovering around the 200's as I type this.


Unacceptable!


I did indulge a bit in a few things on this most recent 'cheat' day, but nowhere near as bad as I have in the past. No Ben & Jerry's. No Chinese. No crazy amounts of pasta. Just had some eggs (4) with some cheese + 2 pieces of toast w/ butter for breakfast. Then, some shrimp pasta + veggies for lunch, a handful of cookies, some milk, and a protein bar (210 calories) mixed in.


Afterward, I exercised for 3.5 miles on my treadmill.


My friend invited me to participate in a chinese buffet + a movie today, but I declined. I know that probably annoyed him a bit, but whatever. I've been back in the 200's again for almost a month now and enough is enough.


This 'gaining 10lb of weight from a single cheat day' is getting old. My body absolutely hoards every calorie nowadays, and I can't afford to let myself go more than a day each week - otherwise, it spells disaster on my chart.


The primary focus is my health and getting to a weight I'm happy with. Then, with my contour surgery, I hope to have a body I can be more comfortable with.


As a result, I've sort of gone into a mode where I'm withdrawing from social interaction. I still text and talk to a few of my friends, but getting together is not really on my agenda as of late. I feel this is the only way I can get back on track right now. The one girl I had been interacting with has also become a bit distant. It's fine though. She and I have a lot of differences, and neither of us are sure we want to be in a committed relationship right now anyways. We would regularly go out to eat, and that was hindering my weight loss significantly, so maybe it's for the best.


She's a great person, and I'm sure we'll continue to hang out in the future, but I've spent too much time trying to get to where I want to be with my weight loss to give up now. Even if she never gave me the time of day again, I won't hold any ill feelings. I absolutely wish her the best.


I will accomplish my goals this year. That's a certain.


No matter how bad my legs hurt, how confusing emotional interaction comes into play with women, or how draining work makes me some days - I will get there!


On another note, one thing I have been planning is to acquire a new computer. The one I'm looking at is a top of the line gaming rig - it's price tag is nearly 2k.. so, yeah, some saving is in order. lol


But, I think it's going to be supremely beneficial to me as it'll definitely keep me distracted. One thing I've found during these last few weeks is that, when I'm not working, I find myself becoming quite bored with only movies, tv, house work, and the occasional texting to keep me occupied. My current computer isn't really supe'd up enough to run the latest games.


I really wanted to delve into Skyrim and some other recently released titles. My computer is roughly ~5 years old, so it's just not up to snuff for some of these games.


Anyway, once I get some things paid off, I'll be acquiring a very nice new system


The last 2 weeks on my chart have been losses, so that's good! Sick of seeing those red entries..

 

[Frogged]

Funny thing!


Shortly after I typed my last post, the girl whom I've been hanging out with texted me and said she was in the area and came over for a quick visit - it was nice!


We got to visit a bit. I was puppy sitting for my former roommate, so Mila (our rottweiler) was running around, licking and laying her drool-soaked toys all over myself and her as we tried to talk.. lol.


She only stayed for about an hour, but it was nice to see her I wish these visits and outings could happen more often (preferably not to restaurants!), but unfortunately, certain variables conflict with us getting together. It is nice to see her, even if I'm trying to refocus my primary goals to getting this weight off.


So, yeah. It was an unexpected surprise. I offered her beverages/food now and then as we sat there, but she only wanted water. I knew though, if I were to prepare any meals, I wouldn't have participated!


Hmmm.. I think that's basically all I have left to update in my journal for now


Hope everyone is doing well!

 

[jen_renee]

AHmmmm...it's like she read your mind...lol! That's nice though!

Socializing, whether it be with friends or dating, is hard on the diet. Chef and I tend to want to fall into the habit of being "eating buddies" if we're not careful. Which is soooo bad. Luckily right now we're trying to save money, so cutting back on eating out is helping our bank accounts and our waistlines..lol.

Congrats on your losses! I know you'll hit your goal this year!

 

[Frogged]

I suppose, Jen


One of the things I could rely on for the majority of my weight loss was, as sad as it sounds, isolation.


No distractions. No temptations. No social gatherings.


When not working, I spent the majority of my time alone in my room. I had my schedule set and my regimen in full force like a machine. I'm pretty sure that's why I was so successful for such a long time.


It wasn't until I bought my first house and moved in with my roommate (and best friend) that things started to become more.. interesting? I guess that's the right word.. lol


That was after I had lost the majority of my weight. Then, with some assistance from my roommate, did I start venturing out a little more, meeting people, and attending some things.


Parties, alcohol, women.. yeah. Something I had never experienced all started rolling in at once here! Along with the knowledge of my new home ownership and all that other stuff - it's been pretty crazy to process at times (to say the least)!


I've been shying away recently from some of that wildness ever since my roommate moved out. I've been on my own for the most part these last few weeks. I'm getting accustomed to my new work routine, and I've never lost sight of my priorities either - even if it's been foggy at times.


Reaching my goals trumps anything right now. Sure, I may still get together with friends, but it's all about balance in the end.


I'll need to learn to do this all someday after I reach my goals and have my surgery. I guess I could consider these events good practice for what's to come.


Btw, the new treadmill is kicking my f'in ass - and I love it!