Matt's place to vent and babble

:iagree: with what everyone has said. It's a journey and we just have to take it one day at a time. Read through your entire journal and look how far you have come. Be the person you want to be today.
We were faced with tragedy at work this week - a co-worker, 56 years old had 38 years with our company and died of a heart attack over the weekend, cleaning the snow off his vehicle. I would remember him using the stairs and needing to sit down as soon as he made it up - he was very big around the belly. We had a conversation last week about how he was getting his retirement papers ready and all the things he wanted to do when he retired. I felt so bad when I heard the news and how he never made it to retirement. He worked all his life to enjoy his retirement and do all the things he never did and now he doesn't get the chance.
I'm not saying if you give up you are going to die but it just puts things into perspective of what's important - what's important to you? If getting healthy and fit is important, then do it today, and if you slip up tomorrow start again the next day. Looking forward to having you back. :seeya:
 
Hey Matt. It's been a while since I've visited your blog and it's taken me some time to get caught up.

I just wanted to tell you that I understand what your'e feeling. As you know, I lost 80lbs and then made the decision to maintain for a while because I was dealing with personal stuff and was becoming a bit ... well ... obsessive.

It's been a tough journey both maintaining and moving back into losing. Trying to start losing again has been incredibly hard - almost harder than it was the first time. The successes are farther between and harder to achive. And there's pressure from the outside to lose the remaining weight, now that I've said I want to.

I know there's nothin much I can say that will help except to say you're not alone and that you can do this. You have made amazing changes to your life and they will carry you through - you just need to re-focus. And I know how hard that is.

Just know you've got friends supporting you! :)
 
PS. I am 3rd in one of my Fantasy Football teams and 5th in the other. I did my first live draft this year instead of autodraft..thats the one i am 3rd in....(I was second for a few wks)

come in and tt me soon.
 
To quote my favorite musician, Jimmy Buffett:
"now we're back where we belong without a clue and still without a master plan."

This past month or so has been rough mentally. It just shows me that I still have weight and eating issues and it's probably something I will always have. My "plan" wasnt really a plan.

I hadn't been to the gym in two weeks. I felt awful.

I'm not going to make any long term goals both exercising and eating. Just one day at a time. One pound at a time. That is all.

My goal for today was to go to the gym and I did. I did thirty minutes of cardio and I feel good. I am actually having carrot chips (just a carrot sliced) with my turkey sandwich. Something i havent done for a while.

I have accomplished my goal for today.My goal for tomorrow is another day of cardio.

I just want to thank everyone for stopping by. Your messages have helped.

Matt
 
Your post made my eyes want to tear up! You can do this, Matt. Seriously. The most important thing is to get started. I mean, getting started is like already half the accomplishment! It's always good to have a goal everyday and accomplish it. It feels good to get the short-term goals. They're going to add up before you know it! Lose a pound here, lose a pound there.. They'll all add up.
 
usedtobefatmatt said:
To quote my favorite musician, Jimmy Buffett:
"now we're back where we belong without a clue and still without a master plan."

This past month or so has been rough mentally. It just shows me that I still have weight and eating issues and it's probably something I will always have. My "plan" wasnt really a plan.

I hadn't been to the gym in two weeks. I felt awful.

I'm not going to make any long term goals both exercising and eating. Just one day at a time. One pound at a time. That is all.

My goal for today was to go to the gym and I did. I did thirty minutes of cardio and I feel good. I am actually having carrot chips (just a carrot sliced) with my turkey sandwich. Something i havent done for a while.

I have accomplished my goal for today.My goal for tomorrow is another day of cardio.

I just want to thank everyone for stopping by. Your messages have helped.

Matt
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:hug2:.......:hurray:......:seeya:
 
that was a great goal :)

i worked out 5 days this week...so we are doing better arent we

just stopped by to see how you are!!!

ttyl
me
 
One pound at a time. One day at a time. One kind word made all the difference..:)

Awww my friend!!! How are you? I miss your posts and I can't believe I stay off this thing for so long.. So I decided to log on today to say hi to my buddy!! and I noticed that you have been having trouble. I couldn't believe your post I got so sad...:cry: :cry: .. It made me remember my mindset in the beginning and how you were the first one to give me such amazing advice.I read it and went back to my journal my first page and saw how unmotivated I was in the beginning. and my good friend who I didn't know would become my good friend gave me this advice.:beating: I copied and pasted it.. Like you told me buddy one pound at a time. It's kinda weird how once we make it to our goal there are still so many unresolved issues just in our lives. Maybe it's been alll these weird transitions lately like your job changes, your gym changes all this stuff your not use too that is making you eat.. It's something for sure. There are weeks when I feel like shit too and just eat and eat and drink.. It's weird.. My dear friend you are one of the main reasons I stuck on this journey. It's a roller coaster of emotions for us... I miss ya buddy and for sure we need to catch up.. I'm here for you.. just like you were for me... we can do our journeys together...:grouphug: Even if we make our goals as you have it's still hard to stay there. I understand cuz I bounce back with myself all the time. One week I'm so motivated and the other I' kick myself in the ass.. I miss ya so much buddy.. wish you were on here right now so we could chat it up.. take care matt!! your friend... Ivette:cheers2:



Congrats on your loss of 1 lb and I'm being serious. This is a lifestyle that you learn to live for the rest of your life. This isn't a diet that you stop when you reach your "goal". Everyone wants instant results. That is why those shit products are a billion dollar industry but they dont work.

Sure 61 lbs seems like a lot that is why you should have small goals. Always focus on the next 5 lbs. When I started this lifestyle I was 350 lbs. If i looked at the end result i never would have got there. I always wanted those next 5 lbs.

Good job on starting your exercise. Sure it is tough at first. I had trouble walking up stairs when i started. Your body adjusts then you create more challenges.

Read around the site, learn to eat healthy, build good habits and you will do this.

Good luck and stay motivated.

Matt
 
WHERE ARE YOU?? HELLO!!!!!! HELLO..HELLO!! HELLO!! ECHO ECHO..:toetap05::toetap05:.

BUDDY!!! WHERE ARE YA?? LOG ON.. HEY I WAS THINKING WE SHOULD KEEP EACH OTHER ACCOUNTABLE? LET'S FIND AN ACTION PLAN AND DO IT.. AND DO IT.. AND DO IT RIGHT..:grouphug: I MISS YA LOTS.. :beating:
 
Hey happy thursday!!!:party: How are ya?? Where are ya?? So hows everything in your world?? DEcided to stop by and say hi...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!take care..:cheers2:
 
:cuss:Happy 2010!!! punk where are you????????? wishing you the best.. It's been a year since I met you and i'm so glad you kept me so motivated.. one pound at a time is so much easier now a days... take care friend.............!!!! and happy new decade.. wish too here from you soon.:party: :party: :party: :party::waving::waving::sifone:
 
Wow, I have been away for a long time. I see this place has changed a little. Hope some of my old friends are still around and i can make some new ones.

Yes, i have gained some weight but also gained some muscle. (ok, mostly fat) My workouts have been going well but my eating hasnt been the best. My portions have grown, ability to say no has weakened but I guess that is called life.

My current weight as of this morning was 225lbs. I still feel great and very happy of my accomplishments but would like to between 205 and 210. That would be a great weight for me.

I guess focus on the basics, calories in vs calories out. It sounds so easy but it's not. I am finally comfortable at my new gym. Work is getting better and it's all about balance.

I plan to be around here more often and see where that takes me.


Matt
 
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I went to the gym this AM before work and got a great full body workout in. So far, so good on the eating. Nice salad with some roast beef for lunch.

I have a very stressful day of work left so i may hit the gym after work for some cardio to see if that helps relieve some stress.

Weighed in this AM at 225 which is up 26 lbs from my lowest.
 
Good to see you again

Hi Matt, its good to see you visiting this forum again and updating us.Its great you are back , with your raised spirits and a great attitude.I am happy for you.

Love life, Keep smiling:seeya:
 
Completed a great full body workout at the gym and felt great after. I was happy with how things went despite being a little under the weather. Not sure if it is alergies or cold.

Eating was good today. Had chiken, pepper, onion and cheese wrap with black beans and rice for dinner. WOW, was it good.

I'll be going to the gym before work for some cardio.


I'm glad to be back.

Matt
 
Hi Matt; Wow, great workouts and I love your food choices today. Sometimes I'm taken aback by how healthy food actually tastes good. Must mean the sugar's leaving our bodies and we're actually TASTING food for a change.

By the way, eating healthy and exercising will be a life long challenge for me, and I suspect for most of us on this board. It's disappointing to learn that and I don't know how many times I've had to learn this at deeper and deeper levels.

Way to go on taking it one day at a time.
 
Thanks for stopping by.

Yeah. life long challenge as well. Seems like the minute I am not completely focused I gain weight. I struggle more with the food than with exercise.
Oh well, just have to keep fighting the good fight.

Matt
 
wooooooooooooohooooooooooooo!!!!

:party::party:Hey I will start off with a little green for your Celtics.. lmao!! cuz tha'ts the only green we will be seeing the rest of this year in basketball.. but we might be doing a little bit more of my green shake..:smilielol5::smilielol5:. you wanna?? I'm so ready.. What can I say buddy.. life is an obstacle course of challenges.aww buddy .. glad too see you back.. I was stalking you for a minute... but cmon let's do it one pound at a time.. I'm still like in the 150's or 160 and soooo happy with myself.. :grouphug: but am ready:gnorsi: too go too 125 which was the ultimate goal..let's do this.. :auto: awww with you it will be so much easier .. let's get on a challenge buddy.. I'm here.. :) .
 
Hi Matt, welcome back! Thanks for posting in my journal. The similarities between you and I are unbelievable. We have both gained exactly 26 pounds from our lowest weight that we worked hard to achieve. We are both around the same weight right now. I'm at 219 and you're at 225. We both are still exercising good and eating seems to be our nemesis. It wouldn't surprise me if you are just about the same height and age as I am. I'm 5' 11" and I'm 32 years old. :D

I think the good news with both of us is that we are still exercising. I really think when we finally get the eating right, the weight will start coming off again. As long as we keep exercising, our energy and strength will stay with us.
 
Yeah, very similar. I"m a little older at 38. Couple more years to the big 40. Eating is my complete nemesis. I do well all day long and through dinner but after I cant stop snacking. I dont know why I let myself do it.

One day at a time.
 
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