Rachie's Diary

Thanks everyone! I weighed in today and I am still up :( It's not terrible - I'm 132lbs but should be back down by now!!! I have to be really good this week and get back on track. I have to buy my dress for the wedding I am going to - I only have a month left!!!! I'd like to get down a few more pounds beyond 130lbs by the wedding so now it's all about being good and consistent! The good thing is that the weather is lovely here which always makes me drink lots of water and eat lots of fruit!

Thanks for visiting everyone!
Sophie - i do need to get back into my running and practice in the warm weather for my race on the 12th May :)
Lena - yep my schedule is just crazy at the moment so it's nice that my diary is being kept warm!!
be gone soon and CG- thank you for the support! A lot of my friends here are Tech alumni and they are so sad. I am very fortunate not to have lost anyone or know anyone affected. It's just such a sad thing to happen.
Hi Daisee - thanks for visiting! it's nice to be back!

Okay - I am really going to be around because it helps me to be here!!!
Hope everyone is having a great start to their week!
 
Rachie said:
Thanks everyone! I weighed in today and I am still up :( It's not terrible - I'm 132lbs but should be back down by now!!! I have to be really good this week and get back on track. I have to buy my dress for the wedding I am going to - I only have a month left!!!! I'd like to get down a few more pounds beyond 130lbs by the wedding so now it's all about being good and consistent! The good thing is that the weather is lovely here which always makes me drink lots of water and eat lots of fruit!
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I was wondering--it seemed like you've bee around 132 for a while, now--what's you exercise like lately?
 
Curvie Girlie said:
I was wondering--it seemed like you've bee around 132 for a while, now--what's you exercise like lately?
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:eek: Work and you know... haha, not going to make excuses. It's the lack of running outside!! I have been going to the gym 4 times a week but it just doesn't seem to be enough plus I don't feel motivated at the gym :( I need to increase my exercise and the only time I really get to up it a lot is outside the gym. The other problem is that I have been around here a lot less and I need the chat and support to keep motivated. When I'm not here I don't eat quite as well or feel as motivated to get up off my butt and do something! Since I hit 130lbs I have been working so hard that I get into the unfortunate cycle of work, home, eat, sleep, gym half-hearted, work, home, eat, sleep! I need to break out of that cycle and I have nobody to blame but myself for stalling in the weight loss this time. I do find it hard to lose weight and I have been sabotaging myself by not putting my heart into it recently. I know I can lose it, it comes off slowly but surely and only when I work at it, like anyone else so it's my fault. But I am back and I was just contemplating going home in a few minutes (it's 6:30 here), sticking some laundry in and going for a 30 minute fast run! It makes me feel like a different person and I am not the type of person who likes failing at their goals. Thank you for asking about the exercise Curvie, I know it sounds silly but I need people to ask questions like that so I can ask myself and think about it. Otherwise I just daydream and lose focus!!! :D

maleficent said:
have yourself a great day, Rachie :)
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Thanks Mal - I think I feel better for readdressing where I am and I have had a pretty good day :D

sunnydee said:
Keep up the good work, Rachie. No matter what, you'll looking stunning in your dress I'm sure!
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Thanks Sunny :) I hope I'll look good when I find a dress! With some hard work I could make a big dent in my goals by the wedding and that would make me feel fantastic!!! :D
 
Rachie said:
:eek: Work and you know... haha, not going to make excuses. It's the lack of running outside!! I have been going to the gym 4 times a week but it just doesn't seem to be enough plus I don't feel motivated at the gym :( I need to increase my exercise and the only time I really get to up it a lot is outside the gym. The other problem is that I have been around here a lot less and I need the chat and support to keep motivated. When I'm not here I don't eat quite as well or feel as motivated to get up off my butt and do something! Since I hit 130lbs I have been working so hard that I get into the unfortunate cycle of work, home, eat, sleep, gym half-hearted, work, home, eat, sleep! I need to break out of that cycle and I have nobody to blame but myself for stalling in the weight loss this time. I do find it hard to lose weight and I have been sabotaging myself by not putting my heart into it recently. I know I can lose it, it comes off slowly but surely and only when I work at it, like anyone else so it's my fault. But I am back and I was just contemplating going home in a few minutes (it's 6:30 here), sticking some laundry in and going for a 30 minute fast run! It makes me feel like a different person and I am not the type of person who likes failing at their goals. Thank you for asking about the exercise Curvie, I know it sounds silly but I need people to ask questions like that so I can ask myself and think about it. Otherwise I just daydream and lose focus!!! :D
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Wow, that's intense, Rach! If you can, stick around here more and we'll help you stay focused :)
 
It was a bit intense wasn't it!?!?! Thanks for your support :) It's nice to have people looking out for you on here! I tend to put myself last so have trouble making time for me to workout etc. I need to focus more!!
 
Time and time again, I hear women say that--take it from me, you always put yourself first (well unless you have children I suppose--don't know about that honestly). It may seem selfish, but it's not--how can you love others unless you love yourself? How can you be there for people emotionally if you don't show yourself the same kind of treatment? I found that when I didn't take care of my head, it came out in odd ways--like freaking out at people :( This was bad for me AND the poor people. You need to take care of yourself--since I've lost the excess pounds and been so introspective and write on this forum, I found I've become a better person--I take care of my shit, I pay attention to my friends, and I treat my boyfriend better than ever. It's not about the weight--it's about being in control (in a good way--I'm no control freak) of my life and changing something I don't like about myself. And feeling great about myself! And proud!

Good luck to you!! And always get support :)
 
Curvie Girlie said:
Time and time again, I hear women say that--take it from me, you always put yourself first (well unless you have children I suppose--don't know about that honestly). It may seem selfish, but it's not--how can you love others unless you love yourself? How can you be there for people emotionally if you don't show yourself the same kind of treatment? I found that when I didn't take care of my head, it came out in odd ways--like freaking out at people :( This was bad for me AND the poor people. You need to take care of yourself--since I've lost the excess pounds and been so introspective and write on this forum, I found I've become a better person--I take care of my shit, I pay attention to my friends, and I treat my boyfriend better than ever. It's not about the weight--it's about being in control (in a good way--I'm no control freak) of my life and changing something I don't like about myself. And feeling great about myself! And proud!

Good luck to you!! And always get support :)
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I know - it's a sad realization when you know you are setting yourself as last instead of first. My problem is way too much work and then I get caught in the cycle of not making time for me to do what I want to do. Which involves a lot of things but working out and feeling good about myself is one of them. I totally agree with everything you said. I have to say that when I was losing weight I was putting myself first. Then I forgot put myself way down the list and surprise surprise the weight loss stopped! :eek: I ran a couple of miles last night and at the gym this morning I kicked my own butt. I still have a red face!!! I have to keep putting myself first and focusing on my goals, on all of my goals but especially my personal goals which definitely make me a happier person to be around :D
 
Hi Rachie! I wanted to stop in and see how you were doing. I agree that it's often hard to make your goals a priority...but when it comes to our health and mental well being, we shouldn't hesitate. It sounds like you are back on the right track. :) take care!

Beth
 
Rachie, glad you're back, and also glad you're getting back to exercising. You know, they say that diet is 70% of it, and that's true, but I don't believe you can ultimately succeed, even if your diet is good, without the exercise. So congrats on the 2 mules last night, and keep coming back here!
 
bethann1156 said:
Hi Rachie! I wanted to stop in and see how you were doing. I agree that it's often hard to make your goals a priority...but when it comes to our health and mental well being, we shouldn't hesitate. It sounds like you are back on the right track. :) take care!
Beth
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Hi Beth! I agree, just slipped off the tracks there but I am hopefully back now :D

TomO said:
Rachie, glad you're back, and also glad you're getting back to exercising. You know, they say that diet is 70% of it, and that's true, but I don't believe you can ultimately succeed, even if your diet is good, without the exercise. So congrats on the 2 mules last night, and keep coming back here!
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Thanks Tom, I agree that we need to do both. The exercise gives me a more positive outlook on life. It's good mentally and physically. Also the better I feel physically the better I feel mentally and vice versa; these things are closely tied!

Curvie Girlie said:
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Hello :) Thanks for the smilie faces :) I have been trying to prepare some work for my conference and trying to stay away from here but this is a great break! :D
 
Hello! i don't have alot of time, but wanted to drop in and say HI. Hope things are going great for you. I'll try to catch up next week!!:)
 
Ugh... dont say the "W word"! :p Good luck with all your *gulp* work. Don't get stressed out. And always remember that exercise is a great stress-relief! Have a great day.
 
be_gone_soon said:
Hello! i don't have alot of time, but wanted to drop in and say HI. Hope things are going great for you. I'll try to catch up next week!!:)
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Hello :) I hear ya! Hope things are good with you and speak to you next week :D

sunnydee said:
Ugh... dont say the "W word"! :p Good luck with all your *gulp* work. Don't get stressed out. And always remember that exercise is a great stress-relief! Have a great day.
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Hi Sunnydee! I know, the dreaded W word :( I was going to reply to several e-mails from my boss but I got annoyed and decided to come and see what was going on round here :D This conference is going to be a pain in the you know what!!! Well just getting there! I know the place has a gym so I might try and get there to relieve my stress!! It's in DC so I might see how close the hotel is to the capitol and go running round the lakes around there on Sunday :)

I got just under an 8 minute mile today which is the best I have done in a long time!!! My 5k is in a couple of weeks :eek: so I'd like to be back on track and ready to do get a personal best!!! I am holding off weighing in till tomorrow when I'll update my ticker whether it's good or bad :eek:
 
Under 8 mins! I don't think I'll ever get there. lol That's fantastic, Rachie.
Hope things are going well in preparation for the conference. I'm sure you'll have a great time running around DC when you get there. Haha Good luck with your weigh-in!
 
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