Reaching For the Dreams....

That's the attitude. You CAN do it!!
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I'll be cheering you on as usual.

You really are doing great. Everyone has their off days, and if you're anything like me, off weeks and even months. :rolleyes:

We can't let our mistakes stand in the way of accomplishing what we've set out to do.

Keep going.
 
xorie said:
I want to lose 15 pounds by christmas, and I'm determined to do it this time. No more of this, "ok, I want to lose weight. oh wait, that looks good, i'm going to eat that." I want to be able to ride other of the horses besides Charles. I want to look good on a horse, rather than a large person on a large horse. I want I want I want... the list goes on and on of the things I could do with less weight on me.
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Write your reasons down and put them somewhere you can see them every single day... it will help you get to your goal...

and you do look good now, you're only gonna look better :D
 
Ok. I've stopped the weight gain, but I haven't really lost any.

this morning I had a sandwich for breakfast,
Then soup and sandwich for lunch. A PB&J (minus the crust, it always goes to my dog:)

I've got a drama club rehersal today, (where i'm co-director) and then I'll do somesort of exercise tonight. Either take my dog on a walk, or ride the stationary bike, then do some core and strength training.

I'm gonna get back on the wagon, and stay on this time. I will. Thanks guys for being there for me as well. It's nice knowing that if I can't find that support at home, I can always find it here.
 
That is the great thing about this community, and many others as well. Every one needs a place to go to for support where there are no biases. It really helps with everything. Have a good day. And have fun at play rehearsal.
 
ok. so the day that I said I was gonna go on a walk or something?

well, I did. I had to walk Jessie (my horse) for about half an hour. she colicked and wanted to go down. She's better now, but man was I tired. I'm getting better again about watching what I eat, but still could be a lot better. I mean a lot.

I'm going on a one week challenge starting today. Hoping to lose 3 pounds. That's my goal. 3 pounds by next tuesday. I'm changing my war plans. Instead of trying to fight with the big picture in mind, I'm going to attack the weight problem battle by battle, gaining ground on the field inch by inch if I have to. Maybe this way it will work better for me. *crosses fingers* I really hope so.
 
you gotta do what works for you... but if i could give you a little non maternal annoying auntie advice... don't worry so much about the number on the scale... focus instead on the consistent behavior that you are successful with.. and just go one day at a time... (and feel free to ignore this because it pisses me off to no end when people tell me what I should do... :D )
 
maleficent said:
you gotta do what works for you... but if i could give you a little non maternal annoying auntie advice... don't worry so much about the number on the scale... focus instead on the consistent behavior that you are successful with.. and just go one day at a time... (and feel free to ignore this because it pisses me off to no end when people tell me what I should do... :D )
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I know I should ignore the number on the scale. It's just that when it does go down, I feel like doing this...


:party:

:D

But I know that changing my lifestyle will bring it down without me having to step on the scale everyday. I will know it in my heart and mind that I'm doing something to help me live longer and healthier than ever before.


And I won't ignore the advice...

today at least. My dad gives me "advice" all the time and I take most of it in, then cast it away because I'm a stubborn bitch that way and sometimes ignore him just for the sake of ignoring him...what can I say, I'm a teenager..lol :D
 
ohhh we teens never take advice from parents..know matter how decent it is it is never right just because we can never be wrong to our parents :) they are always in the wrong! :D and if not then we go sulky and moody. ohh the joys of being a teenager.
anyway keep at the healthy lifestyle chick! youre doing great for getting back onto the wagon. what a grerat idea to write down all the things you could do when you reach your goal. thankyou! xxx
 
that's why I'm not a parent - I'm sulky and moody too :) I'm an overgrown teenager with the ability to buy beer :D so you should listen to me :) I'm always right don't ya know :D
 
Good for you, gettin back on the wagon. I found that setting short term goals for myself made the long term dream not seem so overwhelming and a bit more acheiveable.

Keep your spirits up and do listen to Mal.
Consistency is key.
 
ok. I went to the gym last night for the first time in a long while. I went for the cross trainer and the weights. I didn't do as much as I have in the past, but I can say that since my riding lessons started, I have been able to increase the weight that I can lift with my inner thigh muscles. Infact, I've doubled it. from 90lbs to 180...heehee. That made me smile. :D i'm going to start walking my dog a lot more now, and doing strength training at home. Core and arms, and so on.

I controlled myself this morning, and will do so again at lunch. I can't wait for next week when I stand on the scale and can show myself that I can do this still even though I've gained back a lot of what I had lost.

Thanks guys for always hanging in here to give me the support I need. I really love this forum! *hugs* Thank you all so much.
 
slowly but surely, I'm getting back on track..

I don't eat more than one bowl of cereal in the morning, I'm not taking more than one helping at dinner any more, and i'm walking around and moving more often. I'm watching what I eat, and I'm beggining to feel better again.

I had another riding lesson yesterday. twas fun like always. It's amazing how fast horses have become a major part of my life. I work at E.R.A, and I have a weekend job cleaning stalls for another lady, then, I'm in the process of getting a job taking care of an elderly couple's 12 horses during the week! YAY! I'm so excited! really, I am. Horses are what I want to do when I'm done with school, and I dont think that there is any way that they are not going to be in my life.

I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving!
 
ok, i'm down two pounds. not at where my ticker says I'm at though...i'm back in the 200's...ugh...I got up to 209, then put my foot down. Now I'm back to 206. And I'm feeling like I'm really back in control. not an act, or myself fooling myself, but actually in control. for four days now i haven't splurged, or eaten anything too horrible, or eaten too much. yay oh yay. :D

life is ok I guess. The show goes up on friday, Santa Pony pictures fundraiser is on sunday, job, school, college application essays...man.. lots of different things going on... lol. what fun! oh and a piano recital that I haven't really had time to practice for... life sucks for me when I go to my lessons today...lol
 
down another pound today! yay! getting closer to going back into onederland! I can't wait!.:D

Dress rehersal today...and one of the main cast members (2 songs) is sick... the show goes up tomorrow! send good thoughts her way please! oh, and it's supposed to snow on saturday, closing night... wonderful. I love fate.

I controlled myself again yesterday! woot! I'm happy. mostly. can't stand jazz choir anymore, so I'm going to quit. I think i will be happier for it too.

anyway, have a great day everyone!
 
and yet again! I'm down to 204! my grandma is coming on the 18th of December, and I want to be back in one-der-land by that time. hopefully I'll be more than just at 199. I'm hoping for 196ish if I can take it.

The show goes up tonight and I'm so excited that I'm getting a headset! yay for feeling important! :D I'll let you all know how it goes tonight.
 
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