Here comes the bride...6 months to go!!

Lisa, you look gorgeous. I looove the white dress you have on. You look so happy. Your pics totally made me smile. And you must be getting so excited- the big day drawing near. But must be mad busy with all the preparations. Good luck!!

Oh, and I'm gonna hold you to running tomorrow. I couldn't go today because of rain but want to go tomorrow. Soo need this accountability thing. We can check up on each other.

Watermelons have helped me in the past with sugar cravings. Try, it may work. Plus watermelons are so yummy and full of good stuff.

Good luck this week.
 
Lisa - the pictures are wonderful! I really like that you want to start running again - its something I want to get better at myself. I'm thinking I'll warm up to a 5k first, but thats something to work on down the line! Keep up the motivation for those 41 sleeps! I have a feeling as you get closer to D-Day, those days are going to fly by!

Have fun this looong weekend!

- fellow leo :p
 
You look so slim and pretty!! Can't wait for your wedding! There better be photos!! Sorry to hear about your ankle..Hope it feels better soon xx
 
Verobc said:
Hey Lisa Happy to see you back on here!!! Glad to see you are feeling better!
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Thanks Veronique - it's good to be back - I'm always so bad when I'm away and I need to be accountable!
njoyabl said:
You and your friends are gorgeous!
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Thank you so much!
juni said:
And you must be getting so excited- the big day drawing near. But must be mad busy with all the preparations. Good luck!!
Oh, and I'm gonna hold you to running tomorrow. I couldn't go today because of rain but want to go tomorrow. Soo need this accountability thing. We can check up on each other.
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Thanks Juni - I am very busy with planning and think of something new every day that needs to be done before the big day - not stressing yet so that's good.
I suck and didn't go for a run this morning - no excuse - I'm just lazy and couldn't get out of bed today. This needs to change.
Andy said:
Lisa - the pictures are wonderful! I really like that you want to start running again - its something I want to get better at myself. I'm thinking I'll warm up to a 5k first, but thats something to work on down the line! Keep up the motivation for those 41 sleeps! I have a feeling as you get closer to D-Day, those days are going to fly by!
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Thanks Andy - I really need to find some motivation for the next 40 days - motivation where are you??????

Ok so I had a really bad day yesterday - far from perfect. I'm either really good or really bad and bingeing and lately I have been bingeing a lot. Everything was going good and I had my yogurt for breakfast and salad for lunch and I went to go to Kettle Bell after work and it was cancelled because the instructor was sick - instead of going on the treadmill or doing something else at the gym I convinced myself to go on the treadmill at home and left the gym. On the way home I stopped at McDonald's and got a cheeseburger happy meal - it made me happy for 2 minutes and then I just felt gross and guilty. Got home and instead of getting on the treadmill like I planned I sat on the couch and watched soap operas until hunnie called me for dinner - I couldn't tell him about McDonalds so I had a small piece of chicken and some corn niblets - yes I had two dinners! Then hunnie and I headed to town to do some running around and use some gift certificates we got from the shower. When we got home we made popcorn with our new awesome popcorn maker and it was like the movie theater kind made with buttered oil - so good. Then to top it all off I ate a chocolate bar we had hiding in our freezer - so not necessary and what happened to trying to be good. I wasn't trying at all and wasn't thinking at all either.
I planned to get up and go for a run knowing Juni was doing it and since I told her I would but that didn't get me out of bed - nothing could get me out of bed - I didn't even have time to shower and just put my hair in a ponny and headed to work. I packed a healthy lunch and breakfast but I have doubts I will be able to have a good day. I just feel weak and my motivation is really low. I feel like I could just eat and eat and not feel full. I also don't feel like exercising at all - I mean I want the awesome feeling of going for a run but I don't feel like using the energy to get it done.
I get really scared when I'm feeling this way because I feel like I'm going to wake up tomorrow and weigh 224 pounds and I can't stop it from happening. I mean I know what I have to do and I know how to do it but I just don't feel like putting in the hard work. I need to find a balance but I'm either trying to do really well or I'm doing the exact opposite.
On a more positive note they are having a spike driving competition at work today (I work for the railway) and the winner wins $300 for female and male categories. Last year I didn't participate and found out there was only 1 women so she won by default - this year I'm going to give them some competition. It's in a couple hours so I'll let you know how it goes - I would love to win $300 but some of the ladies actually work on the rail where I sit on the computer all day, lol!
I really need to do some reflecting today and get my head straight on the exercise and eating front.
 
Omgosh... I just typed a huge long thing and my internet went out... GRR I don't have to time to re-write, I have to go to work. I will come back later!
 
Hey Lisa!

I know how you feel today....must be something in the air! We can do this you have already come so far, last week was hell and now you have to get back in the game take it one day at a time!!! U used to have daily goals a few months back mabe you could start with those ones again!!!! I know you have it in you!
 
Lisa, I didn't make it for my run today either. I woke up grumpy and exhausted. But I really wanna do it tomorrow. We can do this. You in? Like you said, it only takes one good day to get back to the routine. If we make tomorrow that day, I think we'll get back right on track.
 
Hey Lisa - First of all, love the pics! Looks like you had a really fun time at your bachelorette party! Good to hear that you aren't sick anymore! Must have been sort of nice though to be able to relax so much!

So about last night... so what if it wasn't perfect. You need to stop thinking your day has to be either perfect or completely terrible. It doesn't need to be that way! You can eat crap too but as long as you're still eating healthy and getting regular exercise that's what matters. You don't need to over-do it with working out and eating 100% "perfect" because you've lost 80 pounds... you will not wake up and be 80 pounds heavier, ever! So what if you had McDonalds... it's not like you go there every day! I had McDonald's the other morning... a hash brown and egg w/cheese mcmuffin... then i ate a ham sandwich.. then i ate taco dip and deviled eggs and cake and cookies and gardettos and ice cream. But its not like I eat that way everyday! So it's fine! I hope you are in better spirits tomorrow... it might take a while to get back into the working out (I took almost a week off myself!) but you will get into the swing of things soon. Promise!

Go for a walk, do some kind of work out at home. Maybe going for a run or kettle bell class might be too much for being away from it so long. Just take it easy and get back into it little by little! Yesterday i ran intervals instead of straight running because I knew it's been awhile since I"ve been to the gym. Don't work yourself too hard, do what you can for now and eventually you'll be back at it kickin' everyone's ass at the gym!

~ Sarah
 
Hi Lisa

Just followed a few posts on your thread and have to say you look awesome!
Having a bad day now and then keeps the good days in perspective. You will be back on track in no time.

Good luck and waiting for wedding pics!
 
Hey Lisa, I've been keeping away for a few days cuz I TOTALLY messed up over the weekend and put 4lbs on... farrrrrrrrrrrrrrk... lol... But I'm totally back into it now. I agree with Skkroll- if you've eaten something bad on a day it doesn't make the whole day bad. I'm sure the healthiest person in the world trips up occasionally too. I'm glad I have time off work, I'm having fun finding new recipes and coming up with alternatives to junk food... lol for breakfast, I had chocolate oatmeal! And I hand blended it, it was almost like having chocolate rice pudding :D SO full though, oatmeal does that to me.
I know what you mean about not being able to find a balance though... I always feel like I'm eating well and exercising, or doing neither. Funny how motivation just disappears and re-appears... Just think of how far you've come, and how you only have a little bit left to go and then you can just maintain. Then you're THERE and you CAN eat a few more calories but it's ok because you aren't trying to lose anymore.
I hope you have a good day, I managed to get through my first perfect day in forever yesterday! Good luck to you- you know you can do it though, it is in you!
 
You are looking FABULOUS!!! :cheers2:!! OooOuuUUu!!!!!!!! Don't sweat the small stuff, cause it doesn't sweat you! Let it go..and start a fresh each and every day! :D!

Love you woman!! xoxox....Love the pic of you popping the bottle!!! NICE THIGH GRAB there! hahah ;)!!!

And those kettle balls are doing some massive work to your GUNS!!! :D!!! Wish I could have gone to your bachelorrette! Pink looks great on you!!! Look at that smile!!
 
Verobc said:
and now you have to get back in the game take it one day at a time!!! U used to have daily goals a few months back mabe you could start with those ones again!!!! I know you have it in you!
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Thanks Veronique - I might go back to the daily goals starting Monday - until then I think I'm just going to work on adding some activity back in gradually and work on my eating - thanks for believing in me!
juni said:
But I really wanna do it tomorrow. We can do this. You in? Like you said, it only takes one good day to get back to the routine. If we make tomorrow that day, I think we'll get back right on track.
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Hey Juni - didn't happen this morning either - my mind and body weren't into it - next week I promise to start a morning routine!
skkroll said:
Maybe going for a run or kettle bell class might be too much for being away from it so long. Just take it easy and get back into it little by little! Yesterday i ran intervals instead of straight running because I knew it's been awhile since I"ve been to the gym. Don't work yourself too hard, do what you can for now and eventually you'll be back at it kickin' everyone's ass at the gym!
~ Sarah
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Thanks Sarah - I can't wait to be back in the gym kickin ass but I totally hear what you are saying about getting back into it gradually! I think if I did a longer run or kettle bell class I would be out of commission for a week and that would defeat the purpose. I really need to work on my mindset of not needing to be so damn perfect or so horribly bad - I need to find a balance.
Flumes said:
Hi Lisa
Just followed a few posts on your thread and have to say you look awesome!
Having a bad day now and then keeps the good days in perspective. You will be back on track in no time.
Good luck and waiting for wedding pics!
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Thank you for stopping by! Always nice to have some new visitors. I hope to have some more positive posts to follow so keep reading!
luzdafuzz said:
Hey Lisa, I've been keeping away for a few days cuz I TOTALLY messed up over the weekend and put 4lbs on... I know what you mean about not being able to find a balance though... I always feel like I'm eating well and exercising, or doing neither. Funny how motivation just disappears and re-appears... Just think of how far you've come, and how you only have a little bit left to go and then you can just maintain. Then you're THERE and you CAN eat a few more calories but it's ok because you aren't trying to lose anymore. Good luck to you- you know you can do it though, it is in you!
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Thanks for understanding Luz! I totally feel like I've put on 5 pounds at least and it stinks! I love how you said "it is in you" that made me feel really positive about getting back!! I know I can do it too - I just need to get my mind ready!
Alta818 said:
You are looking FABULOUS!!! :cheers2:!! OooOuuUUu!!!!!!!! Don't sweat the small stuff, cause it doesn't sweat you! Let it go..and start a fresh each and every day! :D!
Love you woman!! xoxox....Love the pic of you popping the bottle!!! NICE THIGH GRAB there! hahah ;)!!!
And those kettle balls are doing some massive work to your GUNS!!! :D!!! Wish I could have gone to your bachelorrette! Pink looks great on you!!! Look at that smile!!
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Thanks Alta! That would have been so much fun having you there!

Ok so yesterday was horrible again but at least I got out and moved around for a while! I went golfing and played 9 holes walking and pulling my bag - I golfed decent too! We had pizza for dinner and I had a bagel for breakfast - not a healthy lunch either - no balance there, lol. But I am feeling like my mind is almost ready to play catch up again - putting on my new size 29 jeans and finding them really tight this morning did it I think!! I packed a healthy breakfast and lunch and plan to get off work a little early so I can get to the gym - even just to do the treadmill or elyptical for 30 min. I have the rest of the week off so I plan to get some exercise in every day. I'm going to a friends camp tonight and then Friday me and hunnie are going camping so I am going to buy healthy stuff to bring and not too many indulgences because the booze will be the only indulgence we need!
I didn't win the spike driving competition at work yesterday and I should have practiced because I would have had a better chance. I found out the winner not only won $300 but a trip to BC to compete in the finals - I will have to practice for next year!!
I'm glad I'm not feeling as negative today as where I have got myself in the last two weeks and I'm feeling hopeful that I will get my routine back in action by Monday - your support makes all the difference - how could I let myself and my forum friends down for coming so far and being so close to my goal! 140 here I come! Have a great remainder of the week and weekend - won't be back to post till July 5th! Happy July 4th to my US forum friends and Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians!!
 
Have a great weekend Lisa...Glad to see that you are back to yourself and easing back into your workout is a great idee that way you won't be overwhelmed!
 
Happy Canada Day, Lisa. Have a great weekend!! I know you will be back on track and doing really well by Monday. Talk to you after this weekend.
 
Ah don't worry about a few bad things in a day- you have to look at the whole picture. It really doesn't sound like you had that bad a day at all- you were active and probably didn't get anywhere near to going over maintenance with your calories. You've got to stop beating yourself up! Junk food happens!

I need to ask- what IS spike driving?
 
Have a great weekend sunshine!! :grouphug:!!! I'm gonna work HARD this weekend and think of you! I have some rollerblading by the beach planned and some treadmill time and yoga planned!! Woohoo!! :D!! I've decided to make weekends..my STRENGTH..not my weakness! :D!
 
That spike driving contest sounds like a lot of fun. Your pictures are great. You & your friends look like you are having so much fun.
 
Lisa, My littel cute button nose!! :beating: !!! Where are you my love?!! :grouphug:!

I miss you. I hope that you aren't feeling down on yourself anymore. I was in another journal and saw that your weight crept up into the 150's too. I'm sorry! I know it's SOOOO FRUSTRATING to see yourself go backwards after some good times. It feels like you work SO HARD, and it's so easyyyyyy to go back.

Fuck that. You are STRONG!!! We can make a COME BACK again!! LOL!! ;)!!

It seems that this will be the story of life. There will ALWAYS be ups and downs, and we just have to get up and FIGHT HARDER!!! :D! :cheers2:!

I know, lately, when I haven't wanted to I force myself! A lot of times, I think of you!!!!! True story!!! You are very inspiring and FIGHT FOR IT!!!

You can get that low, I can get there too!!! You can fight for it!! So can I!!! You are in 28 size jeans..WOAAAAAAAAA that's insane!! SO CAN I!!!

Lisa, you are VERY VERY determined. One of the most determined women I know!! I commend you on that! I have until the end of September. I'm done GAINING!

I've been having that same fear too about stepping on the scale and seeing it almost 190 lbs!!! :puke:! I'm not letting that happen!!! You have a WEDDING WOMAN, and I have a graduation!! Let's PULL IT TOGETHER! No more gaining!!!
 
Hi Everyone,
Okay so I weight about 150 and I do have a huge belly sticking out. I started working out. I walk a lot usually an hour in the morning, its more of leisure walk, then in the evening I go to the Gym and do about 40 minutes of Elliptical and stair climber and I have been on a 1500 calorie a day but I meet all the food groups and stuff. SO now i have got a personal trainer, I had my first day today and it was brutal, she made me lift weights on machines like 40 lbs it was horrible. I am just asking for advice on what people do to lose weight and do personal trainers really help or am I just wasting my time and money.
 
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