Starting Over Again

Not a great day. We had a potluck lunch at work, and I over-indulged a little. In the past, I might have decreed that since I overate at lunch, I would just eat what I wanted for the rest of the day and really over-do it. I am proud to say that I did not do that - I overate a little at lunch, but I got back on track for dinner and ended up just 200-300 calories over where I wanted to be for the day. I guess that qualifies as progress.

I also started shopping for workout videos tonight. I didn't buy anything, but I did find a few that looked interesting that I plan to research online tomorrow. I also identified a few books that I would like to buy, but I am going to only read when I am riding the stationary bike. Once I log enough miles to finish one book, I will allow myself to buy the next. I know - sounds kinda cheesy, but I need to really motivate myself to stick with this.
 
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Not a great day. We had a potluck lunch at work, and I over-indulged a little. In the past, I might have decreed that since I overate at lunch, I would just eat what I wanted for the rest of the day and really over-do it. I am proud to say that I did not do that - I overate a little at lunch, but I got back on track for dinner and ended up just 200-300 calories over where I wanted to be for the day. I guess that qualifies as progress.

I also started shopping for workout videos tonight. I didn't buy anything, but I did find a few that looked interesting that I plan to research online tomorrow. I also identified a few books that I would like to buy, but I am going to only read when I am riding the stationary bike. Once I log enough miles to finish one book, I will allow myself to buy the next. I know - sounds kinda cheesy, but I need to really motivate myself to stick with this.
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Great job on sayin' NO to the all or nothing mentality, that is exactly how I use to be. I would eat a very small chocolate in the morning and be like "well, I already f-ed up so I might as well get McDonalds." and that would be the end to my healthy life style. Now I have realized that I can have some days with foods that I probably shouldn't eat, I live in Reno and we have all you can eat sushi for less then $20 and it is my FAVORITE, and usually I would avoid that stuff when I was "on a diet" and then feel deprived and eat it then quit my diet and gain even more weight. I realized it is not realistic to believe I will never eat an enormous amount of sushi again in my life, and since my new "diet" is now my lifestyle, it is okay to have it once in awhile (just not too often)

Anyway, good job and good luck, I know you can do it! If you need any support or anyone to talk to feel free to message me :)
 
Thanks for the reply. I am working hard to get my attitudes about food and eating where they need to be. The "all or nothing" mentality is definitely something I am working on!! I also have to look at this as a lifetime lifestyle change and not just a quest to lose 60 pounds and then I can do what I want. It's a challenge, but it will be worth it...
 
One more pound... I am now down 15 pounds. 45 more to go.

I am also taking other steps to get me where I need to be. I am going to a nutritional seminar on Tuesday. I am exercising a lot and eating much better, but the pounds are slow to move. I suspect that there is something I am missing as far as nutrition and the balance of foods. Hopefully I will get some insight at the seminar.

I am also starting counseling on Wednesday. I know that my issues with food/weight stem primarily from emotional issues, and I think it is time for me to get to the bottom of this. I don't expect it to be a fun process, but I think it will be worth it in the end. I am so, so tired of dealing with this issue. I just want to deal with it and get on with my life.

And lastly, I stocked up with fruits and veggies yesterday in hopes of packing my lunch more this week and skipping the daily eating out routine. It will be a challenge, but I'm hoping I can do it...
 
Bran cereal and a banana for breakfast.
Turkey sandwich and a salad for lunch.
Cheese stick for a snack.
Turkey and veggies for dinner.
Cantaloupe for dessert.
Lots and lots of water.
Busy day at work, but I have been very good.
Walked 20 minutes at lunch. Doing 30 minutes on the bike.
Need to do some housework, but I may procrastinate on that!!
 
Sometimes, we tend to eat much when upset or stressed. That if done most of the time, we bloat! Also, we tend to eat much since after feeling full, it seemed that we felt better. Well, the workaround for this is to choose what you eat. That even when you're so upset, you still have to set your mind to eat only what is healthy. If bad eating habits when upset or stressed continues, not only you had wrinkles on your face but a big round face as well. It isn't nice!
 
I'm with you there, I know exactly what you mean about trying to find clothes that look nice when you're over weight -it's hopeless! It's particularly bad when it seems like all the nice clothes are designed for petite Asian women.

Just try to stick to a healthy diet on a day-to-day basis and if you skip a day and eat junk occasionally, just accept that and go back to eating properly again. If you don't think of it as an all or nothing process it's much easier to attain your goals. Just keep at it!

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Continuing on the journey. Becoming very much aware of the things I need to change and how I need to go about changing them. Noticing things that I haven't noticed for a while and planning to do things that I will only do once I am at my goal weight. This really is a whole life change!!

One issue that I know we have all dealt with... I tend to buy only the clothes that I HAVE to have, because I am always planning to lose weight "soon" AND nothing really looks good anyway when you are overweight and out of shape. Well, I have to go to a very high profile conference this week and I HAVE to go buy some really dressy clothes. I dread this so bad - a) because I don't want to spend money on clothes that I hopefully won't be able to wear in a couple of months and b) because I never, ever like the fat chick clothes. I must go shopping, but I am really, really dreading it.

I MUST DO THIS... IT WILL NEVER GET ANY EASIER THAN IT IS RIGHT NOW...
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I went to a nutritional seminar tonight, which was very eye-opening for me. The part that jumped out at me was all the health problems that being overweight causes and/or contributes to. Intellectually, I knew everything that they talked about, but something about the way they presented it made it seem more real to me. It really reinforced my desire to eat healthy, exercise, and lose the weight.

Tomorrow I continue on the journey with a renewed dedication. 15 pounds down. 45 to go...
 
Good day diet and exercise wise. I have eaten very healthy and light. Not sure what I am having for dinner, but it will be something healthy for sure.

I hiked in the woods with my dog for about 45 minutes this afternoon. It was a great hike, but I scared myself a little though. It was a very hilly area, and after about 10 minutes of walking downhill I had to WALK UPHILL for another 10 minutes on pretty rugged terrain. By the time I was halfway up the hill, I could feel my heart beating in my chest. No pain, no shortness of breath, but it just felt like my heart was beating SOOOO fast. Once I made it to the top of the hill, I recovered pretty quickly so I guess it was just the stress of dragging 230 pounds up that hill!! I feel great now. It was a very energizing walk!

I am taking the dog to the lake tomorrow to do the same on a different trail, might not be as hilly but we will probably walk for an hour or more.

The pounds are still slow to move, but I am eating healthier and exercising regularly. I have to feel good about that!!
 
AARRGGHH!! I am very upset with my son right now, and my first impulse is to EAT! I have been fighting the urge to go buy myself a milkshake for about an hour now. Intellectually, I know that a milk shake will not fix the situation. Emotionally, it is all I can think of to make me feel better right now. Why, oh why does my brain work this way?? I am resisting, but I am frustrated that my first impulse is to drown my emotions in FOOD. I have to, have to, have to find some other outlet for my emotions if I am ever going to be thin again.

AARRGGHH...
 
Hi Marathon Man and Billy Shears,

I am new to the site and I would also like to record my progresss. Where did you get the meter on your post? I would love to have one like that as well. Thanks
 
A lot of people on here use weight loss tickers where you paste code from another site into your signature.

The easiest way to do it (and what I did) is just click on user CP and then edit your signature (on the left), and put in a quote, your weight, code from another site to generate a ticker, etc.
 
I think this is where my problem lies. I was also an emotional eater, maybe because of my pregnancy where i had to go through, ups and downs but I have sort of developed that habit even after my pregnancy.

I used to have the physique that is the envy in school (because of fast metabolism) but now I need to lose about 70 to 80 pounds just to gain my confidence. I am currently searching for diets and exercise that would best fit me. I am also trying to watch my sugar level because of my family's history.

Well, maybe that is all for now and I hope to gain some inputs from you guys who have been there and done that.

Thanks a million,

Jana
 
Great day yesterday!! Great foodwise - healthy high fiber foods, less than 1800 calories. Lots of exercise - basketball, walking, housework, etc. Felt awesome by the end of the day and slept great last night.

Okay day today. I spent most of the day at the hospital with my Mom doing pre-op tests for her hip replacement, and it was tough to stay totally healthy on the food given the schedule and food options available. I did okay though, still keeping it under 2000 calories for the day (JUST barely...) It was very motivating to see lots and lots of overweight people getting knees and hips replaced and think that I may be there in a few years if I don't get fit NOW! Almost everyone in the waiting room was either overweight or over 70.

Oh well, no excuse for tomorrow. Going to keep the food healthy, high fiber, and low cal. And fit in as much exercise as I can spread throughout the day. If I can maintain that plan, the pounds will eventually start to drop again.
 
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