Island Girls' Weight Loss Journey

Hi Island Girl! I am new to the forum and just seeing your journal. Congrats on the weight loss so far! I am very happy for you. And it looks like you were focused over the holiday!
 
I remember reading your post after that first spin class, so I am incredibly happy to hear how much better this one went!! We all told you not to worry!
 
Backto140 said:
Hi Island Girl! I am new to the forum and just seeing your journal. Congrats on the weight loss so far! I am very happy for you. And it looks like you were focused over the holiday!
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Hey thanks for stopping by and welcome to the WLF. It's a great place to interact with people who are both knowledgeable and understanding. Hope to see you around :)

Laura F said:
I remember reading your post after that first spin class, so I am incredibly happy to hear how much better this one went!! We all told you not to worry!
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Thanks Laura, you guys were right. I also think that i had let the fear of being
in a new class overtake the first time. This time i went with the attitude that I will not be defeated. Actually, just before I went, I re-read the posts you guys left and when i was starting to panic in the class, I remembered what you said.."exercise is not a team sport". It really helped. So thanks so much for the encouraging words :D. You are a wonderful inspiration.


As i said before, I am taking it easy for the rest of the year, so i will not be counting calories everyday. I do plan to start back in full swing on the 1/1/11.
For the next couple of days i am going on vacation with my family to another island. The problem is that since we go for such a short time, and stay in a small hotel room, we don't cook. That means that we buy food all the time so i am really hoping to be able to make healthy choices with the limited options i may have.

Also, I have been craving crab and dumpling since july and since this place is famous for it..i think i want to get a box. The only problem is that c&d is made with tons of oil and coconut milk which makes it delicious but it also adds on the pounds. I am not using the vacation as a pig-out session because I plan to spend some more time on the beach and less in the hotel room. I am really going to try not to put on weight just to maintain.Fingers crossed.I will post the weight updates when i come back.
 
So my vac went well..didn't gain any weight :hurray:. But now that Christmas is over and the 'temptation' period is gone, I find myself being very bad about my eating. Today i had such a bad day at work with both staff and students, I ate everything in sight and more. :( I am not even going to check to see the calories i consumed. Sigh...I am really disappointed that i gave in but i am determined to pick myself up from this pig-fest. Today was bad but it ends today. Tomorrow is a new day and a new opportunity to make better decisions for my body. I am so full right now but if this feeling passes i am going to head to the gym and try to salvage the rest of today.
 
Island Girl said:
Sigh...I am really disappointed that i gave in but i am determined to pick myself up from this pig-fest. Today was bad but it ends today. Tomorrow is a new day and a new opportunity to make better decisions for my body. I am so full right now but if this feeling passes i am going to head to the gym and try to salvage the rest of today.
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I am really grateful that words don't have caloric values because i would be packing on the pounds now. I never made it to the gym and my bad day continued till the end of the week. I am pleased to report however that I did try to stay within my calorie allowance today and I also went to the gym for the first time for the week. :S. I am also sure i gained a pound or two from all the binge eating. I think i was really feeling overwhelmed with all that i have to do this coming term (i am a teacher and a student) and I sought some comfort in chocolate and sugar and chips etc etc.

Anyways, I tried hard today to get it right..and i will try my best to get it right tomorrow as well. One meal at a time, one day at a time,one pound at a time. Over and out.
 
night time hunger

It wouldn't hurt for you to have a little something to quench your hunger. I struggle with night time hunger too. Things that have helped me are postponing my supper till 7 and eating no cal vegetable soup with lunch and supper. Also drinking 90 oz of water with lime a day. Its working.

Add raw carrots or veggies to flesh out your meals.
 
Hey Island, I'm glad to hear you had a great hol with your family :)
Sorry to hear you've had a rough patch after, don't worry, you'll get back to it. You're a strong woman!

I totally believe the 'One day at a time' approach. It really does work - I'll be thinking of you :)
Jess xx
 
Hey, come back! Just wanted to check in, hope you're doing well and that the stresses are going away. If not, try to find some low-cal alternatives to your favorite foods. I can eat ice cream by the pint if I wanted to, so I buy individual low-fat ice cream bars (Skinny Cow brand) to avoid the Ben & Jerry's. Even if I eat more than one, I'm still much better off!
 
Happychubette said:
It wouldn't hurt for you to have a little something to quench your hunger. I struggle with night time hunger too. Things that have helped me are postponing my supper till 7 and eating no cal vegetable soup with lunch and supper. Also drinking 90 oz of water with lime a day. Its working.

Add raw carrots or veggies to flesh out your meals.
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Thanks HC,
I have decided to drink a cup of tea to go to bed. I know it helps but i am usually too lazy to make it but i will make a better effort.

healthyjess said:
Hey Island, I'm glad to hear you had a great hol with your family :)
Sorry to hear you've had a rough patch after, don't worry, you'll get back to it. You're a strong woman!

I totally believe the 'One day at a time' approach. It really does work - I'll be thinking of you :)
Jess xx
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Thanks Jess!! I've been following the floods in your part of the world. Much prayers and thoughts are with u. Hope you come back soon.

Laura F said:
Hey, come back! Just wanted to check in, hope you're doing well and that the stresses are going away. If not, try to find some low-cal alternatives to your favorite foods. I can eat ice cream by the pint if I wanted to, so I buy individual low-fat ice cream bars (Skinny Cow brand) to avoid the Ben & Jerry's. Even if I eat more than one, I'm still much better off!
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Laura!! Thanks so much for posting. I was really feeling in a slum all week for a number of reasons. It means alot that you dropped by because its a great encouragement for me. I am looking for low cal foods. So i bought some 32 calorie (per block) chocolate from Herseys. Going to nurse that when my sweet tooth acts up. I also bought some more low cal yogurt to curb the cravings.


So after some pretty awful food choices last week, it appears i have gained a pound. :(. It was mainly due to emotional eating. I bought a new digital scale and the figure is higher than my old scale. Also it was my TOM AND i ate chinese food. While i knew that the majority of the scale number increase was due to water, I still got depressed and decided to throw in the towel. I was on and off this site but i was too ashamed to post anything. I also didn't want to spread my negativity. Things were better today and yesterday though. I have made some measure of peace with the scale and i am moving on.

I have a luncheon tomorrow with some staff members. I am contemplating just carrying my own food to eat and sitting with them but i am sure they might be upset. Since i know the menu i am going to try to pick the best food options but given the fact that i am not the chef, the oil and fat content will be hard to determine. Why are we having a luncheon so soon after Christmas? No particular reason except 'we like we belly' (translated...we love to eat). Sigh...wish me luck :p


 
I'm down from 157 to 155.8 lbs. To quote jess..I'M STOKED!!! :D. I know its not a massive amount or anything. I am just glad the scale is finally recognizing the hard work i am putting in. Hope everyone else is doing well ...
 
Island Girl said:
I'm down from 157 to 155.8 lbs. To quote jess..I'M STOKED!!! :D. I know its not a massive amount or anything. I am just glad the scale is finally recognizing the hard work i am putting in. Hope everyone else is doing well ...
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That's great news! I'm so happy to hear your positivity is back too, don't ever worry about posting at the low times though, that's what the diary is for IG xx

I forgot to say last time that I'm so chuffed to inspire you with all my stir frys too lol. I just love using all the different marinades - there are so many tasty ones to buy nowadays...
Thanks so much for thinking of all the Aussies too, so many poor families have lost everything, some even loved ones :(
I'm glad to be back too, missed all you guys!

Keep up the great work,
Jess xx
 
Jess..thanks for encouragement...I like reading your diary, it's always so positive and it inspires me to go out and lose some weight!

Caiman said:
Wo0t! You're still doing great, well done!
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Gracias Caiman, and you keep up the good work too! Glad you found a new route to increase your walking. I normally just do the elliptical and spin class but i must say, seeing you walk and do your gym routine makes me feel to step up my routine!

chubbygirl said:
Great work on the loss! Keep it up and you'll be in the 140's in no time!!!
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Oh i can't wait to be in the elusive 140's again. The last time i was there was about 5 years ago. Thanks Lisa!

So for the last couple of days i have been trying to keep my calories under 1250. Was successful most days. Yesterday i think i went over though but since I went over by eating fruit, I am not going to panic.

I mentioned this before, but i am teacher and i am doing my diploma in education of maths. So as part of the course, I have to go to different schools and teach children that i don't know, while my supervisor and peers watch the lesson and give feedback after. I have one such class this Friday and i am totally panicking!!

In my lesson I have to incorporate some aspects of healthy eating and exercise etc...and i am hoping that none of the children point out that I am in no position to be advising them (yes, children can be very mean!). Honestly i feel very insecure standing in front of them and talking about diet and exercise when my body doesn't show that i am fit at all. I am probably worrying for nothing..maybe none of them might mention it. I really hope not otherwise i might run out asap :leaving:. Anyways, I am off to prepare my lesson...

 
I'm sure you will do great on Friday!! I know kids can be mean but you shouldn't have anything to worry about. Look at you - your almost in the 140's! Be confident when you walk in and as you speak and you will have no problem! You have a lot to teach so be confident in that!
Your doing great - let's get to the 140's together!!!
 
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