This has to be it... I hope!

Didn't have the best week in terms of getting myself to the gym and/or outside. If I remember correctly, I made it to the gym on Monday and then on Thursday I went for a 2.5 mile run/walk. Then yesterday and today I worked- waitressing- which keeps me on my feet for hours at a time. However, today the scale gave me 173.2 lbs! That is down 10 pounds from when I started eating better and exercising, roughly 3 weeks ago. I feel great that I seem to be making progress but I know I could still be drinking a lot more water, making better food choices, and definitely getting in more exercise. If I could do better on those things, I would be on a roll.

A few weeks ago I was also doing much better with just getting outside and being active. I had gone hiking, was eager to take the dogs for walks, and it was easier to just get up and be active. During the past week, I am lacking that energy but I think getting to the 10 pound mark gives me a little boost in motivation to keep going.

I have my moms wedding in two weeks so I am hoping to drop another 5 pounds, or at least get under 170. To get under 170 would only be 3.2 pounds so I am confident I can do it. My goal this week is to go for at least a short walk tomorrow after I work, on Monday make it to my step class (that I missed last week), and then either gym or outside run/walk Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Friday I have work in the morning so I think it would be fine for me to not exercise Friday night, unless I'm inclined to do something. Saturday I have a fundraiser to attend in the morning, followed by work so I know I won't get any exercise in. I think it is key for me to plan out my week ahead of time so I know what my expectations are going to be for myself. Who knows, I may be able to get under the 170 mark this week if I really stick to eating healthy and exercising!
 
Great job on the 10 pounds and the runs Kakes2!

We have a run thread in the club challenges section if you care to pop in. There are several folks there using the C25K program.

A belated welcome to the forum. Keep up the great work!
 
Grey- I do seem to lose fairly quickly, but that also means I gain it back quickly too. That being said, I am up to 175.2 for the past 2 days, so less than 10 pounds lost at this point. I made it to the gym yesterday (1.5 miles walk/run alternating, 15 min on the rower, and some planks/upper body weights). Today I haven't been feeling great so I know I won't be getting any exercise. Oh well. I've been feeling kind of down these past few days. When I went to the gym yesterday, I did start to feel better so hopefully tomorrow I can get back at it. Here's to hoping!
 
Today I started my day with a 2.5 mile run/walk. I almost ran the first mile (took a few one minute walking breaks during that mile) but overall it felt really good. Then I walked the remaining 1.5 mile. Once I got home I was so happy that I got my workout done in the morning, so I don't have to spend the rest of my day trying to convince myself to go work out.

I am still at the very beginning of making myself into a runner, but one day I'd love to do a 5K. I know that's definitely not on my radar at this point, as I need to first be able to run one mile straight and then build from there. With that being said, I have been trying to look at what I'm doing with my diet and exercise as a "lifestyle change." I think looking at it that way will make it a little easier for me when I have a bad day and I won't get upset if I'm not dropping the weight as quickly as I'd like. I saw a quote the other day that said something like "A year from now you'll be happy you started today." I find that to be absolutely true because time will pass regardless and in a year (if I stick to what I'm doing) I will be in excellent shape. BUT, I need to remember that in order to get there, I need to take it one day at a time and make good choices. I do want to continue to challenge myself with goals because I want to push myself but also give myself an opportunity to celebrate my progress.

Speaking of good choices... I haven't mentioned that in close to a month I have consumed only ONE iced coffee. When I was in school a month ago, I would get an iced coffee almost every day- cream and sugar of course. I think it just kind of became a routine and I felt like I needed it, but I really don't. I got a coffee the other day and it was good, but I remember thinking that I don't feel like I missed it all that much. I haven't had the urge to get one since. Along with that, I find myself not craving soda. I wouldn't say my family drinks a lot of soda, but we have it around occasionally. I don't want to say I will never drink soda again, but I don't feel that I even want to. I think the only times would be if I go out to eat. Otherwise, at family cookouts or gatherings so far this summer, I have had water. And my last piece of bragging is about last night. After I had a horrible day and was feeling very down, last night I went for a drive around town. I got the idea to order food and pick it up. I thought about it for a few minutes and was about to call the food in, and then suddenly I was like, wait, I don't need to order out bad food! I convinced myself that I could eat something at home and it would serve the same purpose. I was SO proud of myself, especially because I am one who "eats my feelings." When I am upset, bored, lonely, angry, I often turn to food and that is definitely something I am working on. I must say I have been doing great with that during the last month but I have two ideas to help me out more. One change I could make is no more eating in my bedroom. There is a kitchen in the house for a reason and I should just eat there. I hide food a lot and do the majority of my eating when I am alone, so I think that eating in the kitchen will help. And secondly, I want to stop eating in my car. Even this morning I ate a banana in my car as I was going out to do errands. That doesn't bother me as much as getting take out and then hiding in my car and eating it. THAT is definitely a problem. So, I think if I stop eating in my room and in my car then it'll be a little easier for me to control my food intake.
 
This morning I weighed in at 172.5!!! I am ecstatic! Again, I know the numbers fluctuate a lot but it feels so good to see the downward trend. Earlier this week when my weight wasn't changing, I hadn't been exercising. Then after going for a 2.5 mile run/walk yesterday, the scale budged a little bit. I know it is obvious that when you work out you lose weight, but it really goes to show me that when I work out, I DO lose weight; meaning diet alone will not get me the results I want. I am working this morning until probably about 4 or 5. But after seeing that number on the scale, I am motivated to come home and go for a run/walk. I'll have plenty of daylight left by the time I get home.

I am still challenging myself to reach my goal of under 170 lbs by my mom's wedding, which is July 5. That gives me a week to lose roughly 3 pounds. Judging by the fact that I am averaging a 3 pound loss for the last (almost) 4 weeks, I think I can do it!
 
Its always a good feeling to see the numbers drop even if only a little.
Great Job Kakes, keep it up girl and stay motivated.....
 
Hello Kakes and congratulations on the new low! Seems you´re really working on developing healthy new habits instead of just giving up unhealthy old ones, which sounds like you´re going to be able to hang in there and reach your goals.
 
Thanks Grey! Weighing in at 171 even today. What a beautiful number! That's a 12 pound loss- 12 pounds I never want to see again. I just keep picturing the 157 I saw on the scale a year ago and can't wait to get there. Slow and steady wins the race, though.

Yesterday I went for my usual run/walk. I started off running and ran for longer than I have in a long time. I think it was about 3/4 of a mile but I'm not sure because the app on my phone wasn't working properly. I'm going to drive that route later today and see how long it was, just for my own peace of mind. I was really happy with how I pushed myself by running past the "I'm going to die" point. Then I finished up the rest of the 2.5 miles by walking.
 
Thank you, LaMaria. I never really thought of it that way (dropping bad habits AND adopting good habits), but I think you're right. Dropping the bad habits of eating out A LOT, drinking soda, drinking iced coffee, and eating in my room/car (hiding food) are things that I am feeling very good about.

Scale gave me 169.4 this afternoon. I have been out in the sun all day so I think I may be dehydrated, but nonetheless, being below 170 feels amazing. I set that as a goal for my moms wedding next week, but it looks like I am going to be comfortably below 170 by that time. So awesome! I wanted to go for a run before work but I have no time, unfortunately. For once I am sad I don't have time to work out, which is a weird feeling for me. I really want to improve with my running and I think I need to keep up with it as much as I can. But, I must remember that I have other priorities besides working out so I don't need to beat myself up about it. Besides, I will get plenty of exercise running around the restaurant tonight with heavy trays of food :)
 
Hi Kakes2, WOW! 169.4 IN THE AFTERNOON? I am loving seeing your determination get stronger & stronger. "For once I am sad I don't have time to work out, which is a weird feeling for me." :D :D :D Love it! Well done sweetie, xo Cate
 
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Thanks Cate! I have a feeling I will be right around the 170 mark for the next few days but I was SO happy to see the scale dip below 170. Thank you for your encouragement. I do feel like my motivation is getting stronger. Like I did last year at about this time when I was doing so well with exercise and food, the first few weeks are the hardest but once I start seeing results I am all in. I am feeling a bit that I am living by my scale but I think it would drive me even more nuts if I put the scale away and only weighed myself once per week or so. I think I need to see the little victories (and setbacks) to keep me going so for now I'll leave the scale out. I am definitely going for a "lifestyle change" here but I need to know if what I am doing is working- seems to me that it is so far!
 
BANG! Did you just hear that? I think your weightloss broke through the sound barrier, congratulations! As long as you use the scale to get objective information and not as a measure of your selfworth I don´t think there´s anything to be said against weighing in daily.
 
Thank you LaMaria! Exactly what I was thinking.

Scale still says 169.6 this morning. I'm ecstatic. Also, this morning I was up at 7 for some strange reason and managed to convince myself to go for a run/walk. I think the deciding factor was that I will be working from about noon til 5 today and the temperature is supposed to be about 85 so I don't think I would end up going after work. So, I got outside by about 8am, ran .63 miles straight, then walked the rest of the 2.6 miles. I try to get myself to run maybe the last half mile but I think I'm still not there yet. I think for now I will focus on being able to run the first mile straight and then go from there.

Thanks for the support everyone!
 
As a side note, my friend sent this to me. I think it is hilarious!
 
That is funny! Well done on your running Kakes. To wave or not to wave? Hmmm.... xo Cate
 
Weighing in at 168.5 this morning. That's just shy of 15 lbs GONE! While I am so happy to see the numbers dropping, I hope that this weight doesn't come back as soon as I look at an unhealthy meal or a scoop of ice cream. I am definitely NOT complaining about losing the weight, I just don't want to get ahead of myself and have it all come back with a vengeance. All I can do is continue with what I'm doing and stay motivated.

I am very proud of myself for getting below the 170 mark- a goal I set to reach on this coming Saturday, which is my mom's wedding. Since I have reached that goal early and seem to be losing rather quickly, I am aiming for 165 on Saturday. Even if I don't reach that, I still have a lot to celebrate (weight loss AND a wedding!) but if I do reach that goal, it would be amazing.

I must say, I am getting healthy for myself and definitely am feeling much better- both inside and out. However, I do look forward to someone saying "Have you lost weight?" or "You look good!" So far, no one who doesn't know I've been losing weight has said anything to me. My mom knows how much I have lost, and I have to say I wish she were a little more excited about it. And my grandparents have complimented me, but they would say I was beautiful no matter what I looked like. I guess I haven't reached that point yet where anyone can notice for sure, but I can assure you that I will get there!
 
Congratulations again! I think people may be afraid to say something in case they´re wrong. People who struggle with their weight can be sensitive about it (I know I am!) and react strongly to anything that alludes to it, even it´s meant to be positive. Apart from that: people you see often are less likely to notice anything. Try taking pictures of yourself regularly so YOU will see how far you´ve come.
 
Thanks LaMaria, I never really thought about it like that. I know a girl at my work who I haven't seen in a while and she has definitely lost weight but I am apprehensive about saying anything because I don't want her to think I am saying she was over weight before. So I haven't said anything. Maybe people are thinking the same thing about me? My stepdad actually said to me this morning "You look like you've lost some weight." I acted pretty nonchalant about it but I was very excited he said it.

That being said, I think the beginning of each week is tough for me in terms of motivation. So far this week I am 3 for 3 with exercising though. Sunday I did my 2.6 miles, Monday I went to a step class, and today I did another 2.6 miles. Again I ran the first .61 miles straight and I must say it was a little easier than the other day. The scale is giving me 169.8 today and I REALLY don't want to see 170 again so I am trying my best to stay on track. My goal for the rest of this week is to either go to the gym or run/walk both on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday I think I'll take the day off (unless I'm feeling motivated) as I have to do a bit of baking for my mom's wedding which is on Saturday. Ideally I would like to get up early Saturday and start my day by running. It's going to be a jam-packed day of wedding prep and then the actual wedding but I think starting it off with some exercise will be good. Plus I know I will be eating all kinds of bad stuff at the wedding.
 
Kakes, YOUR MY HERO!!!!!
Your are doing so awesome that it has really over joyed me.
It is so great to hear that you are doing so well and that your motivation is really staying with you.
I am so proud of you.....
 
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