New Year, New Start - Success in 2014!

Thanks Mandy :) Definitely stressed, mostly just so much to do and not nearly enough time to do it in, but I have to make it work. Hopefully work calms down just a little so I have more time during the day to do things.

133 again today. This is not going well! The numbers really need to start moving downward and soon!

One of the guys next door (Manager I think? At the gym) came by the other day. We've talked a bit before and he got our mail by mistake. Anyways, he suggested I go by on Monday at 11am and go through his TRX Heat class. Not sure if I want to - I hate gyms. Currently they have a 36 month plan for $29.99 a month - but I do not want a 3 year contract and I'm sure their month to month and other contracts are more. They do offer group classes, Service Choice Trainers (free to get a fitness analysis, ongoing help, support and advice - which most places offer I think), fully equipped showers including shampoo, body wash, and towel service which is nice, and a dry sauna in the women's change rooms. And it's literally 2 steps away, I'd just have to take an actual lunch break and go do something there. But again, I hate gyms, and also do not have the money. And if I did go to a gym I'd want a personal trainer again which means even more expensive.

Anyways, gonna get some work done and since I didn't last night will try to catch up on diaries - I have a LOT of reading to do!
 
Hey, Icy, I thought I'd stop by!

Wedding planning sounds stressful. I never got that far in my engagement, but I do want to get married some day. I think that guy you talk to about the tab is being rediculous. He could easily do what you want, he just doesn't want to (and wants more money, no doubt). I hope you find a solution :(.

As for the gym membership, in my experience, gym's have been bad for me. I never went, so I ended up paying SO much money to gyms for nothing. I'd much rather go somewhere with no contract, like a leisure center. I would steer clear, especially if you're on the fence already.

The lack of weight loss can be frustrating, but you have to remember that our bodies are fine-tuned machines. Some days affected us differently than others. Stick to your plans and keep at it. Also, if you exercise a lot, remember that if you gain muscle it weighs more! If you still haven't budged by next week, evalutate your intake and exercise. Sometimes we underestimate how many calories are in the food we eat.

I hope you get a loss soon!
 
Icy, gym fees are almost always negotiable. Be a hard ass about the feet, and I'm sure they'll lower it. They count on people going once and never coming back again so they're pretty willing to come down on the price a lot of times.
 
Gyms don't work for me either. I am one of those that ends up going the first week and never coming back. It has been so much better for me to invest the gym fees on home equipment, but we had to change our living environment to make room for it. Well worth it though in my humble opinion.
 
Wauw shower, sauna, towels and so on. Sounds like an easy and nice visit. *dreaming a little* my gym costs the same and they haven't even got shower facilities, just ONE toilet big enough to change in. One of my biggest issues of not going there is that I either would have to bring an extra coat and scarf because I can't bring myself to put on my winther coat when sweathy from treadmill. They had 6 months binding and that's the most I would aggree on.
Are there other gyms around or could you get a months trial to see if you could build a routine in going?
 
Thank you everyone for your responses and opinions on gyms!

I am definitely on the fence, the only plus is that this place is right next door. But even with that I likely would make excuses not to go. Month to Month contract would be best so I could cancel whenever I wanted, but I think I do best with a personal trainer and I cannot afford that. And they do have the full showers and all which helps because when I sweat I can shower and be all pretty like again! IF I find time Monday to make the class I just might - otherwise I'll wait for Shane to stop by again (not the first time he has tried to get me to go over there) and see if he will do a month to month at a fairly low cost just to see how I feel about it. Really though I think gyms work best for me when I have a personal trainer and I DO NOT have the money for that right now.

I think a home gym would be better and something I'm trying for. Trying to convince A to move the big TV and his Xbox to the main floor so the basement can be workout space and used for the Wii and Kinect only (the games he plays don't need Kinect and we have 2 Xbox's but only 1 in use right now, I think the other is busted to be honest $100 fix or something). Then we can work on getting the punching bag in there as well as the bench and barbell set.

Clarissa: I believe I can get a 1-week free trial but not sure about a month. He MIGHT do it for me, maybe. I'll have to re-check the classes they offer and the times because 11AM isn't the best - specially on pay days when I'm waiting for my chq. Afternoon 30-60min classes would be best I think. If I don't make it to the Monday class I think I won't bother. If he comes back and asks me about it I will ask him about personal trainer fees and cost for month to month and see how that goes.

Until then - will keep trying to do my own thing.

I started this all back in August, and my first measurements I have are Aug 23rd at 145 lbs. Feb 23rd will be6 months - I will remeasure there or when I hit 125, whichever comes first.
 
Oh man! I wish I had a basement I could make into an exercise room. I live with my boyfriend and his two kids, so space is limited, but someday maybe that will change.

I also have a X360 and a Wii-U, I kind of want the new Wii Fit but I've always been a bit apprehensive toward fitness games. The only game I enjoyed was Just Dance (I spent $600 on a PS4+Just Dance 2014 and haven't used it yet!). It's nice to have the option to switch things up, though.

I hope you can give the gym a month-to-month try, that seems more reasonable.
 
I have Just Dance 4 for X360 and 2 for the Wii (got 2 for the tutorial on Wii since it's not available on the Xbox and the 4 doesn't have tutorial mode). Haven't tried tutorial, frankly haven't tried much at all due to privacy - still trying to sneak away from work for an hour a day to come home and do it with nobody else home but been too busy lately. Need to start doing other stuff like Fitness Blender again at work.

Need to stop making excuses and start just doing things - no more thinking and talking myself out of it or convincing myself I will have more energy and get more out of it later because later never comes.
 
Congrats icychic!

Weddings are a great extrinsic motivator.
We want to look good because others will see us publicly.

What about when the wedding is over and life becomes less public?

a wopping 93% of women are at least 20 pounds over their wedding weight.
57% are 50 pound over thier wedding weight.

86% of divorced men say "lack of attractiveness/sex/passion" is the reason the relationship failed.

It doesn't have to be that way!!!!!
Permanent weight loss comes from INTRINSIC motivation.

But HOW do you get intrinsic motivation that lasts a lifetime?

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-coach Dave

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Thanks Dave. I think one of the reasons I haven't hit my targets is because I'm not doing drastic dieting because I know that isn't going to work. Short term perhaps it will but it would not be sustainable long term. I am trying to make lifestyle changes, not diet. I hate the word diet because to me it implies failure because it implies a short term change and once you go back to your old ways you will gain the weight back. I have gained weight in the 6 years A and I have been together, not sure how much but I know I have. I have also lost some of that weight and hope to keep it off this time. Once I hit my target I can be a little more lenient with myself by either exercising a little less or eating a few more sweets and junk - but not by much. Right now I need to try being a little more strict with myself but I know I can't cut all the yummy stuff out or I'll end up binging when I cave.

Clarissa: Thank you :) Still at 131.5 today - hoping tomorrow is less!

Food plan for this week:
cereal
cucumber sandwiches
peanut butter sandwiches
mandarin oranges
small amounts of candy if I drink lots of water! - this will likely be the hardest for me.

Exercise plan:
ANYTHING more intense than simply walking. This could be the randomness I have done before - jumping jacks, push ups, crunches, planks, etc; or a fitness blender workout of some sort; or Just Dance games.

I know exercise for me is the key because in the grand scheme of it all I really haven't been overly bad with food (I don't think). Had some bad days but generally way better than I used to be. I also know walking is not going to cut it, not unless I'm doing hours a day and even then I'm not so sure I'll get the results I want. I need to do cardio and perhaps a little weight lifting but I want to stick with cardio for now and build up my stamina and endurance for that. I figure the weight stuff can wait until I've lost some weight and that can be used to help tone.
 
Icy, I agree with you about the exercise. It's so important and a lot of people who start trying to eat better still neglect it. If you're looking for something fun to do for exercise that requires no money, youtube has a lot of stuff on there. I've found a few dance videos for cardio, an entire channel devoted to yoga, and some that do body weight exercises. Just food for thought if you get tired of winging it.
 
Thanks Cory :) I do need to find something I enjoy that can be done at work. First: Need to carve time in my schedule rather than waiting for free time to appear cuz it never does. I might try mimicking some of the Just Dance videos on youtube so when I finally get on there I may know a few more moves and need the tutorial mode less.

Did OK for food today, ate candy instead of real food to a point LOL but didn't really eat that much candy when I think about it. I tried the cookie from the bridal party and it wasn't that great, plus it was 330 calories :eek2: and after the first bite I figured I'd prefer the other candy over a not so yummy cookie so I tossed it.

But time for bed now. Hopefully I haven't gained tomorrow but I think I will have.
 
So the bag of candy from the bridal shower is about the size of my palm and I can wrap my fingers around it (barely) but it's still there, and while I've been eating some daily I'm really not eating that much of it. I did bring the bouquet today - 3 chocolates with plastic? stems made to look like a bouquet. Haven't touched it yet, and it's really only 3 heart shaped chocolates, but we shall see how that lasts.

At work last night I realized drinking so much water I needed to ensure I was bringing peanut butter sandwiches again - something to help soak it up so I don't feel bloated. Also, I decided I need something more substantial with veggies so I got home and made rice and stir fry for lunch today.

131.5 again today. Kinda frustrating but it is my lowest (hmm...my sig still says 133 LOL), and I'm not gaining which is good and unexpected because of the sugar I've been eating, and the late night meal last night (had some of the stir fry) but that's a good thing. Still working on finding time to work out and do more intense stuff other than just walking. Need to remember to take my iron pills again :( Good for a day or two then forget.

I have 3 days (including today) before I go to Vancouver for training. Going to be a long week next week, but before that I need to get all my ducks in a row here and be caught up because I likely will have little to no time to check emails and deal with anything at that time. BUT back to work :( Still been busy, hoping after next week it calms down a little more here.
 
Icy- you are doing a wonderful job! I, too, have problems with the sweets. But I don't think that's too horrible. As ling as its in moderation! I found these awesome little snacks that help me. They are granola thins, with a layer of dark chocolate on the bottom! They curb my chocolate craving, they are yummy! And only 80 calories per square! I love them! Maybe they would help you too! :)
 
Ooo those do sound good! My issue is there was a candy bar at my friends bridal shower - and at the end her sister was telling us to take lots of candy. And me being the weakling I am filled up the little plastic baggy with yummy horrible sugary goodness :banghead:

But on the bright side I'm still working through hit! And it's really not THAT much candy - I've probably eaten more in one sitting before. But there is still lots left! And it's helped me drink lots more water so that's good too. Just feeling like I don't have the tolerance for that much sugar anymore and it's a great feeling, it really is! And shows that I do still have some will power there stopping me from eating it all. I'm sure there will still be some left after the weekend but might give it to A and see if he wants to eat any of it - not sure if he will.

As for my trip next week - I have asked for salads or sandwiches and muffins and cookies which may not be the best but better than chips or other unhealthy choices. Will try to keep drinking lots of water while I'm there. My biggest issue right now: I can only take a carry-on on the plane which means limited liquids like hair products and face wash. So I will take the face wipes I have instead - no hair spray I guess :( but I WILL take my straightener and maybe my hair dryer. Will take my brita water bottle but empty of course and I'll put a new filter in it. But seriously - how do I limit my perfume and hand creams and hair products? GRRR!!! Might need to find some small travel bottles somewhere.
 
I hear you about less of a tolerance for sugar. It's amazing how quickly your body can adapt.
 
I remember drinking a regular coke about a month ago, and I could barely do more than a few sips. It tasted really weird, and the sugar actually upset my stomach. I don't really eat sugar except maybe what's in my cereal bars. I'm thankful for that. I was always more of a starch person, preferring a big bowl of fries and gravy than a bowl of candy lol!

You have GOT to explain why a bouquet has chocolate on it lol?! Is that for your wedding?

Also, I finally told myself that I can't keep waiting til I'm alone to exercise. I finally did it while people were in the house. It gets easier!
 
Coke I can still manage, though I need to find something better to drink for my wedding night. When I do rum and coke I get sick from the sugar before the alcohol and it sucks. Thinkin vodka slimes or perhaps getting them to bring wild vines or arbor mist for us. Those are yummy and taste like juice and i've drank 2 bottles myself before and not been drunk or sick from the sugar :D

Loch: First the bouquet - it didn't have flowers in it. It's just 3 sticks with a wrapped chocolate heart on the end and they were tied together and the way the wrapping around them were they are meant to look like a flower bouquet without actually looking like flowers. Does that make sense? I'm horrible with explaining LOL.

Second: GOOD FOR YOU! Exercising with people in the house, YAY :) I think at this point for me it's also the fact that I just don't have time at home anymore. Though I think putting a door at the bottom of the basement stairs would probably help a lot for when I AM at home. Just wish where I need to exercise wasn't the same place A and his bro play Xbox.

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131.5. Again. SERIOUSLY? GRR!!! 5 days in a row now. I'm glad I haven't gained but still, this is INSANE!!!
Didn't exercise yesterday, got home and straight to bed cuz I was exhausted. Hopefully today I will get something done. Lots of work to do and catch up on and prepare for my trip next week. Hopefully tomorrow is an easy day - want to work from home for the afternoon after I get my chq and perhaps finally properly test out Just Dance. BUT to do that - I need to FOCUS today and get all this crappy work done.

Yesterday was not the best day. Noticed one of the diamonds from my ring fell out, but on the plus side I found the cap from the heel of my new boots so that was an easy fix. Sadly can't find the missing diamond :( Not sure of the cost but I need to try having A find the receipt for 5 years ago or me to find the box and hope that there was warranty paperwork with it that would possibly cover the missing diamond. Either way when I get it fixed I will also be getting the inside filled - pretty sure the gunk that gets inside helped the diamond come loose and come out. But that means about $200 + cost of new diamond and replacement of it. *sigh* Here's hoping today and tomorrow go better.
 
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