PaintedDaisy's weight loss diary

Three things

Today's Sparkpeople community highlight was this:

Every day, I write down:
1. One thing I messed up on
2. One thing I did that was great
3. One thing I feel really good about

So here are mine for yesterday:
1. I had toast w/nutella and warm milk for a late night snack- should have had something lighter and lower in sugar.
2. I strength trained- got in a really good workout and worked my muscles
3. I used the barbell for the first time! It's trickier that the machines I used at the gym and I was a little wobbly, but with help and guidance from my spotter (aka, my loving boyfriend) I found proper form and did 3 sets of 12.

FOr those who actually read this, I challenge you to write down your three things too :)
 
Weightwatchers

So I've been thinking about joining Weightwatchers (online) lately. The reason being, I'm not losing weight at all. There are things I know I could be doing better- exercising a lot more is definitely one of them. However, I don't feel that i eat THAT bad that I should be weighing 160 lbs.

So, I thought maybe the points system would be good to go back to. I used it years ago. I weighed 145 at that time and had lost about 7 lbs- but right now if I could get down to 145 I'd be so thrilled.

I've been using Sparkpeople but just, nothing. I was calorie counting so perfectly and just, well, getting frusterated that I never saw results. So maybe, maybe if I buy a 3 month membership and see how I like it, maybe Weightwatchers will give me the new thing that I need to see results. Because obviously whatever i'm doing just isn't working.
 
weight watchers is really just calorie counting - using their method with points - some find it easier some find it more challenging because they don't work with actual calories but ranges.. so your calorie range for the day could vary by a lot.. However you gotta do what works for you... try it - it's worth a shot...

With spark, are you weighing and measuring what you're eating? and more importantly have there been any sort of changes in your measurements?
 
April 2:
1. One thing I messed up on
2. One thing I did that was great
3. One thing I feel really good about

1- I had a peice of cake at work
2- I made homemade spaghetti right after work AND did up a batch of homemade cookies for the roadtrip today (which are much better than eating store bought sweets on the road)
3- I stopped eating when I wasn't hungry at dinner time AND i said no to a 2nd peice of cake at work
 
Weightwatchers

So I joined yesterday. I was tired of not getting results (using Sparkpeople) and remembered how I enjoyed weightwatchers last time I was on it. So, I joined up and am on the Flex plan again.

Excited about this- with calorie counting I was always able to justify things. With my points, it's just, easier. I already see that I can save points by cutting back to 1tbsp of peanut butter on my toast in the morning and use coffee mate in my coffee instead of creamers. SEems simple, but the points seem to work in my brain better.

Got back from our Vegas Vacation on MOnday night. Woo, what a great trip!! So many great memories. Not to mention all the walking we did! However, there were also very tasty buffets and despite all the walking, I did gain 3 lbs.

But yesterday, being my first day of weight watchers, I already dropped down to 162 this morning. So I know I'm back on track and also don't feel that bad for enjoying my vacation :)
 
Cant say i really understand how points are easier than counting calories, its the same thing
1pt is about 50 calories - though they round them up or down i think.
 
Hi Painted Daisy,
Welcome back from Vegas! I haven't been there in about 8 years! I would imagine I couldn't recognize the place! Did you go to any shows?

And good for you for finding a system that works for you.
 
Wishes- I know it's weird- calories are simpler than points and it's just the same thing, but for some reason points work in my brain better. I plan on sticking with this for the 3 months I paid for it.

M2M- Yes, apparently Vegas has changed quite a bit. We heard lots of stories from cab drivers about the changes in the city, apparently the crime rate is horrendous and the city grew from 500,000 to 2 million in about 10 years.
I digress, we did catch one show: Penn and Teller. It was fabulous! I'm a long-time fan so it was pretty sweet to see them live (and we got autographs and photos taken with them!)
 
Day 3 of Weight Watchers

Yesterday was hard. I got sooooo hungry. By the time I was out grocery shopping after work, I was ready to throw in the towel. I officially had 0.5 points left for my day and was starving.

However, I had perogies with a big salad and cucumber for dinner and was stuffed. Then had some light microwave popcorn for a late night snack. When I calculated it up today I realized it was no big deal- i used some Flex Points and this morning my scale was still on the downward spiral.

Today I have a baggy of snow peas and celery to munch on at work, as well as a yogurt. Drinking my morning coffee right now with some coffee mate instead of cream and sugar twin.

I love that I can fill up on 0 point stuff here. Maybe this is why I like the points system.
 
WeightWatchers 2nd week

Last week went wonderful. I had a few foibles- such as not tracking on my weekend. However I made several smart choices (no chips on Saturday night- air popped popcorn instead) and also got a lot of walking in. I walked about 5 km on Friday night, and then probably about 6 yesterday.

I lost 1.6 lbs this week (official weigh-in was yesterday morning, which was 162.4). It kind of sucks because right now it's losing the Vegas weight I gained. But I have full-confidence that i can keep the 1-2 lbs a week thing up. :)
 
Back handed compliments

I of course haven't had any comments on my weight in a long time. I think the last one I got was a year ago when a new coworker started (who knew me from years ago) and said how great I looked.

That said, I realize one issue I have with weight loss. I hope this isn't blocking me subconciously from losing weight and feeling fabulous. But here it is: when I lost a bunch of weight in my late teens/early 20s I got to hear everyone's opinion on my physical appearance.

"Wow! The city life is certainly good for you! You're so skinny!"

"Wow, you look great! You're too thin now!"

And of course little comments, such as this one when I told someone I had previously lost 30 lbs...

"Well, I can't see you ever being overweight, you're so tiny!"

Now, these are all nice things to hear. And a part of me would love to lose weight and hear all the praise and compliments. But at the same time, it enrages me.

It first bothers me because I don't need outside comments, whether positive or negative, to validate who I am and how I feel about myself. It bothers me because it makes me think "wow, did I look that horrible before?"

More so it's about just comments about my body. I know people don't mean anything by it and that I can't control them. I know it should make me smile and think "great, people are noticing." But sometimes the comments would come at times when I just didn't expect them. Years after losing a lot of weight I'd still hear various compliments and it just seemed so, irrelevant.

It's almost like if someone was to comment on someones overweightness- maybe not realizing that they lost 100 lbs and didn't need to hear someone's snide remark about their eating habits.

That said, I wonder if I might somehow be afraid to be the best I can be. It doesn't matter what others think of me (be it a positive or a negative comment), what matters is how I feel about myself. The trouble is, I think I have a very scewed self-image and know that I need to work on this despite my weight loss efforts. Because even back when I was 130 I thought I was fat.

I digress, weighed in at 161 today. My goal is to weigh in at 161 on Sunday (weigh-in day), though I won't be sad if it's less than that :)
 
Time for an update

Ok, so my weightloss endeavours haven't gained any results. Calorie counting didn't work.
I'm sort of using my weightwatchers account. I find it hard to get online on weekends and weeknights. Same problem I had with Sparkpeople.

That said, been much more active lately. With spring here, Mike and I have gotten back into jogging. I'm suffering from shin splints today (really painful last night) so decided to rest for a few days and do weights tonight, as well as a walk. And I may invest in some shoe padding of some kind.
 
Being sick and no more Splenda!

It seems that my immune system is making this hard. They weren't kidding with that cliche- no pain no gain.

Every time I start doing really well I get sick!
I had to take a break from running because of shin splints and then i got this nasty strep throat thing.

ANd of course i think "yup, Painted Daisy you're just making excuses. This is going to hurt for awhile and it will be all worth it."

So while I know it's dumb to try to run through shin splits and silly to think that i'm some super human that should go running at 5:30am when her head is fevery and throat feels like death... I also should know that there are alternatives to running (ie: weight training or even bellydancing workouts or other less shin-hurting exercises). I should also try to go out walking when i may be feeling like crap, because the fresh air would do me good.

I digress, feeling much better these day and hoping to get results of some blood work back (as I had some extreme dizzying experiences weight lifting and was worried about my B12 and iron levels).

I've also cut out asperatane and artificial sweeteners from my diet. No more diet coke, no more sugar twin in my coffee, etc. This week I've had natural sugar in my coffee and haven't had ANY migraines or auras. I was reading this book on the evils of artificial sweeteners and well, it was very convincing. So well, until I get more Stevia, i'll just stick to my teaspoon of sugar.
 
165

Well, something just isn't working.

I tried WW online there and it wasn't working either. I think the whole "online food journalling" component just doesn't work for me. I'm not around computers on the weekend. And heck, even following points just doesn't make me lose weight. Nor did calorie counting.

So I'm back here at 165 and depressed. Though well, maybe not depressed. I've been making progress on my Nike PLus running and love it alot. I'm very very motivated to run every day this week. Though darn my shins- had to take a break a few weeks back because they hurt so much.
Started looking at bikes this weekend and am really interested in getting a hybrid. Though I think I'll first take out a friend's bike (just a regular mountain bike) to get used to biking again and see if I do like it (it's been awhile).

On a very, very positive note- Mike proposed this weekend! *big smile* So we're quite excited about this new part of our journey. It's daunting though- I mean, it's more than a year away, but it's huge reason for me to lose weight and yet I don't want to be one of those women to lose weight just for their wedding. I want to lose weight because I want to feel sexier and have more energy. And to wear a bikini on our honeymoon :)
 
HOLY MOLY!!! Congratulations on your engagement!!! That is so exciting!!! We got to watch your little romance blossom and now look where it's going to!!! YAY for young love!!! :D

how many !!!s can I use in one post? :D

you'll wear a bikini on your honeymoon :) maybe biking will give you the extra calorie burn that your body needs :)

much success to you and mike and this post was the first time i smiled all day - in fact all week so thanks :D
 
21 day challenge

I saw this in another thread and thought I'd keep track of my own personal 21 day challenge here!
So, tommorow is day 1 of 22 days (instead of 21). They say once you do something for more than 2 weeks it becomes a habit. ANother theory is 21 days. So, for the next 22 days I plan on exercising 20-30 minutes a day, 6 days a week. Whether it's jogging or weightlifting or a workout video, some kind of exercise.
If for some reason I can't (ie:i'm going to Winnipeg at the end of the month for the weekend, and also going away another weekend) then I will go for at least a 30 minute walk.

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166.8

Ok, so my 21 day challenge didn't even start! Gar!

I know in theory I have plenty of time to work out, but with this engagement stuff and work, it just seems like every day I have something else to do. And this cold, rainy weather isn't helping!

Every weekend it seems we're going out of town or doing something. For example, last weekend was a trip to Mike's parents' place. I couldn't find my sports bra for the life of me. So we nixed jogging plans for the weekend and were going to go for walks, but I brought heavy clothing (as I was used to the cold rain here) and it ended up being really warm out). So, another excuse.

This weekend is the Relay for Life. I'll be walking a lot Friday night, and for a great cause. Then Saturday I'll be tuckered out, but have a pre-marriage counselling course that afternoon and Sunday afternoon. Of course, there's plenty of time in there for a 30 minute run. I just need some more motivation or something.

I have this Women's Health Wedding Workout DVD on the way. Which excites me because it's something that the weather can't affect and I can do right in the livingroom.
 
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