New Year, New Thread for Those who Weigh 200 lbs/90 Kg or More

Hope2 said:
I enjoy smoking, I do, and probably will allways think I do. But dispite me liking it, I just told myself, ok, you are allways going to feel like this, and that's ok, it's ok to like to smoke. But you have to quite anyway. And for some reason that has worked for me.
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That honestly makes sense to me. I like it, too, which is probably the reason I've not had success staying away from it. Perhaps I'll try your approach, lol. Couldn't hurt.

As far as the weight loss goes, I love love LOVE food. I have a double problem when it comes to food because I tend to use it as a stress reliever/mood booster AND because it just tastes good. The endless mantra going through my brain has been, "just get through the day, just get through the day." Then the next day, same mantra. lol, it has worked so far.

I have also been keeping a mental list of foods to eat when I hit goal. For instance, when I come across a yummy piece of gooey dessert, I just tuck that away for later . . . "I'll have myself a yummy piece of gooey dessert when I hit goal." This way, I'm not really depriving myself, just delaying my gratification. And, honestly, I really do not feel deprived in doing this. I know there are people that will say that is a bad way to think because it will screw me up when it comes time to maintain. I don't think so, though, for three reasons: (1) I do not eat it now and save both my points intake and my sanity; (2) Realistically, there is no way I can possibly eat everything that I put on my mental list so I won't just go crazy and eat, eat, eat when I hit goal. Besides, you know how they say wait ten minutes and you won't want it anymore? Well, I'm just waiting longer than ten minutes. By the time I reach goal I won't really want what I thought I wanted; and (3) By the time I DO reach goal, my food habits will be such that I will be unable to consume these yummy foods I have been thinking of. It'll make me sick. I know this. I learned last time I drastically cut sugar intake that when I do indulge, I get real nauseous. That in itself is enough to keep me from over-indulging.

Hope2 said:
It's really great so your getting married in 08 of 08, well it looks like 2008 is going to be great (something I tell myself, I'm a dork, lol), in many ways for you... And with loosing weight and hopefully quitting smoking before your wedding you will be thin, and smell great for your wedding! Now that's what every bride wants, lol!!! Congrats!
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Yeah, that should be an easy date to remember - 08/08/08. We liked the significance of the 8s and "eternity" and all that. "Smell great?" lol, you saying I stink?? ;) Seriously, though, in addition to the sniff factor, my skin will look better, too! Every bride wants that, too!

Hope2 said:
(I am a horribal speller and I type very fast, bad combination, and their is no logical explanation as to why I have this "glich" in my brain, but it's just me, so hope you can "decode", lol, spell check takes to long unless its for buisness I say forget it!:) )
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No worries. You're perfectly legible. :D
 
pink clouds said:
Hi Hope :grouphug:
I actually did not read the post that you sent to Nataliejo so I was not referencing the way that you meant it but the way it has always been meant in the context I have heard that statement...that is why I also added the statement "Leave the past behind you." So nothing personal at all hun :grouphug: Thank you for explaining your point. I will clarify what I meant a little further but I really want to stress that I am not a professional...I am just talking about my perspective and what has worked for me. As we all know, what is good for the goose is not always good for the gander and people handle negative things differently in order to survive. Everyone is different and if I disagree with anything it is totally not with a bad attitude or with malice. I respect everyone's opinion and I actually prefer to be around people who do not think exactly like me all of the time...it is the spice of life ;)

"What's really cool though, is we don't have to repeat the past. I totaly agree with looking at the past, analizing it (though I tend to over analize), learning from it. But I really like the idea that, allthough I was x,y,z last year, or YESTERDAY, I don't have to be x,y,z today. So you have a chance, in the present and future to live life, a life that is unshaped as of yet..."

I totally believe in living without regrets and I agree with what you are saying here. I just look at things differently. The past made me who I am now, yet I am constantly changing, expanding (which is why i am on this forum ;) j/k), and growing. So I do not equate being a product of my past as meaning that I have to consume my life with the past and relive it or repeat the cycle, I am actually adverse to that. I just totally celebrate myself, past and present, and I use my experience and current endeavors to empower me for the future and I hope for the best. It was not an easy road to this way of thinking, but this is what works for me and gives me peace. I understand your points and I encourage you to adhere to what works for you and gives you peace as well :grouphug:

Nataliejo hun, I really commend you. You will make it through this. I would have never thought that you had a mental disorder if you did not say so. To me, this is an indication that you are truly overcoming so many obstacles and are even more courageous than I thought. Do not underestimate yourself or your accomplishments. I know sometimes it is tempting to go back to what is familiar, but you have shown me that you are powerful enough to make it through :) I mean that 100% and do not mean to sound mushy or anything like that. :grouphug:

Ali :D Good to see you stopping by!!

I forgot to tell everyone that I lost 2 pounds last week. Yayyyyyyyyyyy!! :party:

I hope everyone has a good night and a wonderful tomorrow...and best wishes of weight loss this week :hurray:
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Thanks so much Pink Clouds!!
I really appreciate your kind words. It is very hard overcoming all of this, on top of these disorders, but I am trying to beat all these things, especially the weight.

thanks hun

and good for you for wogging as Spart said ... jogging/ walking lol

I am trying to do the same thing myself in Kittery Maine, where there are no kids. I jogged a little, wow was my heart pounding lmao

well ttylater hun
love yas
natalie jo
 
Hope2 said:
Pink,

You are just awesome!:blush5:

My God woman running, holly smokes! That's one of my goals, I so can't run yet! That is too great!


spartacus,

So wogging ehh.. Hmm so do I have to pay you a quarter every time I say wogging?lol! That's about all I can do, wog! Gees there has to be a sexier word then that, for the act of wogging... Hmm can't think of one though Wogging it is then....



Where are you nataliejo? I hope you are ok hun!!!!!


Well guys I went to the Goodwill book store, and got a book, but allso picked up the Billy's Bootcamp dvd... I was so excited, but unforchunatly my player wont read it, there are blachy spots on it (how does that happen?)... I'm so disapointed.. (like I don't have enough exercise tapes, lol, still though :( )

So it looks like I'm getting more responsibility in the family buisness.. I'm a little nerviouse actually, but you have to fake it to make it sometimes. So I think this will be a really great experiance for me. It's what I wanted, it's just going to take some time to get used to this.. But I really don't have time to get used to it, I just have to jump in and run the show... Wow six years ago I was to shy to even order pizza (I kid you not!) I have really come a long way! (as I chant over and over in my head I will not let fear run my life, I will not let fear run my life, I will not let fear run my life... Ok I'm better, sorta!!!)

Guys kick my butt I have NOT been exercising, just eating the right amount of calories!!! I need to exercise!!!!:ack2: Wog or something!
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Hey Hope,
thanks for noticing my absence. I know, I was a little down, but I went and chilled with a new friend I made online and it was nice ...

I am enjoying chatting with him, no romance, just friends, but I love being in his presence ..

anyway ttylater hun
love yas
natalie jo
 
Hey guys, anyone up for some go cut some wrist time? haha J/k i'm putting on some lbs!!! like 1-4 lbs i think lol. I'm a little frustrated about it, but trying to get in track starting monday so yeah. I want to be under 200 so bad guys! I just can't find some time anymore. Summer needs to come fast so I can get back at it.
 
Kevi you can do it!!!!! I'm sorry you are haveing a rough go at it! Just jump back on the court and get your butt moving!

Summer is just around the corner!!!
 
I think I am close to have an emo break down. I am having a hard time going outside. I need to put my headphones on and my sunglasses and just go, just walk. I would feel so much better, u know. ITs just so hard to find my way out of this rut. I dont want to gain weight back, but something is holding me back from going outside .. u know

I will walk tomorrow .. I will .. I will be strong and do what I need to do to get back in shape emotionally and physically ..

I love you
always
natalie jo
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nataliejo,

I just went though something like this, not to long ago. The only way to get out of it, is to just get out there. There is no other way. Just remember your barrier is just in your head. That is just as easy as it is hard to over come. If that makes any sence at all. You are the boss of your brain! So tell it to knock it off, get out in the sun, and smile!

You know girl, you are doing great! You can't stay like this, you are worth it!!!!!! So no breakdown, tommorow is a new day and I want to hear a report that you went out side, and strutted your bootie down the block! No excuseses!:smash: Maybe even lay in the grass somewhere, now that sounds nice! :grouphug: Don't make me worry about you again! Seriously...
 
whoa guys sorry i have been missing in action....

I have been so spacy and tired and like i do not know what is going on lol. I will keep this post short, but I just wanted to tell all mothers on this thread to have a happy mommy's day :D

:party::party::party:Wooooooooooooo Mommies :D :party:
 
NatalieJo,

I get that way too, often. It usually happens for me on Mondays and Tuesdays, and is (I have found) a result of eating (lots of) unhealthy food over the weekend. So maybe that's what's up with you, too?

If you don't feel like walking outside, maybe stay inside and at least pace the house during commercials or doing an exercise DVD or catching one of those exercise shows on TV (I don't know if you get those, I think I used to). The important thing is to keep moving some way. The longer you stay put the more down you might get.

I hope you climb out of the rut soon and get back to happy! I'm pulling for ya!!
amber
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... so.

I think im out of the 270s

Its questionable, as the scale is iffy... but.. after it stays that way for a few, then it will be true.

this is a new low for me : )))


Keep up the good work everyone and HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!
 
Woo Hoo Dreamer!!!


I had a super mothers day, hope everyone else did too!!!!



Pink,

Sorry to hear you are soooo tierd. New schedule?
 
Nope Hope.... hormones ;) I'm off to bed now though before I pass out. :sleeping: Happy to hear you had such a wonderful Mommies day :D

Have a wonderful day tomorrow everybody!
 
Happy mother's day all! I got home from FL not too long ago and man I've driven enough! I'm tired and ready to go to bed. I'm just dropping by to say hi to everyone! :)
 
Hey guys!!! I hope everyone is doing well... I have a little tummy bug today.:( I actually had to put off a meeting I'm supposed to hold tommorow because I got so far behind. Bla... But did get some done though. Did I tell you guys I got one of those pedameters (I think that's what they are called). Anyway, it is a cheap motivational tool. I took a quick morning walk before it got to hot (I'm allready pritty red from this weekend).

My eyes are playing tricks on me. I swear my stomach is shrinking, my body in general feels different then even a few days ago. But the measurements read the same, and the scale does aswell. I hope I feel a bit better tommorow, I really want to amp up my workouts, I wimped out last week.

Pink, I responded to you on my diary:) thank you by the way....

I hope everyone is doing great. Come on gang I know summer is coming, and it's getting hotter out, but we need to get our game face on and just do this thing!!!!

Nateliejo, I hope you are doing well and please let us know how you are doing when you feel like poping in....

So Kevi did you have fun with your friend in good ol FL?
 
Yep I had so much fun, I almost made my bestfriend's sister my girlfriend haha. I was so close, but I couldn't ask her since I'm gonna be in Texas.
 
Ahh Kevi that is tooo cute! Well at least you know where to reach her. For what ever reason I was thinking you couldn't have drove down here yourself, but I guess you have your license hugh. Bet your mom and dad were happy about your long trip on the road. Ugg... Did you get to any of the theam parks, or beaches?
 
I went to the park where I grew up playing basketball and man it's very different.
I drove what? almost 1600 miles? haha I was pretty beat up.
 
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