Transformation Everyday

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Hey elizabeth,

Ah I'm sorry I can totally relate. I don't really have advice because this happens to me too but I can say - in a couple of days feeling awful will probably have abated!
 
I feel your pain Liz :(

I can feel so much progress; my clothes are looser, my belt has moved a notch and I feel so much fitter. But my niece took a selfie of me and her last night and I looked so big it was untrue, absolutely zero difference from before. Had to tell her to take another 3 before I was at least satisfied.

LaMa - I'm going to save you last post to my inspirational quotes folder on my PC :)
 
Happy Monday, my friends.

Thank you all for reaching out to me while I had a minor breakdown. My boyfriend helped me put things in to perspective as well, and a couple days later I do feel much better about it all. Tomorrow is judgement day, so to speak, and I am pretty excited to log it down actually. Considering I was up a couple pounds last week, it'll be nice to see another drop.

I'm researching intermittent fasting. Currently, I try to keep my fed window between 12:30-8:30pm if I have not had a morning workout. I feel excellent doing so, almost more energetic than before but I might try and make that window smaller a couple times a week depending on how my body responds to it.

cate said:
Never, ever forget that you are lovely.
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Thank you, Cate. It's hard to remember sometimes, especially when I go out and am surrounded by so many beautiful people. I am lovely. I will work on remembering that!
LaMaria said:
Cameras are cruel tricksters. I´m so sorry you felt bad seeing the pictures but remember that what you see on that screen is not what other people see - either in pictures or in real life. Do you have a problem with self-image in general? I´ve been reading along in various weight loss forums for years all in all and I´ve seen quite a few people lose the weight they want to lose and then realize that once the excitement of getting to goal has worn off they still see the same person in the mirror and in pictures. And decide they obviously need to lose more weight, need surgery, need a new style, need more muscle tone... While what they really need is change the way they feel about themselves. I´ll admit it took a long time for me to be comfortable looking at my own pictures (though I´ve been fine with my mirror image for a while longer) and I´m not 100% out of the woods yet but it´s fascinating to find I can look at shots that used to horrify me and wonder what was so bad about them.

Long story short: you are by no means hideous. And I hope you´ll find a way to see that soon.
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Thank you, LaMa. I'll admit that I can be a bit superficial. Working in the beauty industry can kind of ingrain that in you, but when I am at a healthy weight it's not a detrimental thing. I can feel confident, and almost like walking past mirrors too much, lol. This weight I've gained came on fast, and it's the highest I've ever been. Moving from serving to a desk job (plus stress) changed my body so fast that coupled with anxiety, I never really realized how far I let myself get. That's why it can still be a surprise sometimes, when pictures surface. I'm just going to tuck them away in the "before" folder that one day I will be far, far away from.
Julie said:
Ah I'm sorry I can totally relate. I don't really have advice because this happens to me too but I can say - in a couple of days feeling awful will probably have abated!
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Thank you, Julie. You were absolutely right. It's been a couple of days, and the feeling has since passed. Avoiding cameras for as long as possible so I don't have another mini-breakdown. ;)
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I can feel so much progress; my clothes are looser, my belt has moved a notch and I feel so much fitter. But my niece took a selfie of me and her last night and I looked so big it was untrue, absolutely zero difference from before. Had to tell her to take another 3 before I was at least satisfied
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I feel so betrayed by my mother (the "photographer"). I blame her Apple phone, though. At least I am not alone in this feeling, as terrible as it is. I hope we can all get to a place where taking a picture of ourselves doesn't create such anguish. Slowly but surely, we just have to keep plugging away at it!
 
I also want to log in the things that I did yesterday to help achieve the "feeling pretty" vibe I so badly needed.

I took a long bath, and gave myself a full facial treatment: microneedling, chemical peel and enzyme mask. Nails are Christmas burgundy, and I bought a new blush so this morning when I got ready, I didn't feel so pale. Working during the only hours of sunlight we get really sucks the colour out of me. I might self-tan again tonight to feel a little more glowy. It's all vanity but it really boosts my confidence and ultimately my mood. Feeling happier only makes me treat myself better inside and out, so I'm glad I took the time to pamper myself.

Time to close Week 3 on a high note! :)
 
I sort of already do IF because I hate breakfast and usually skip it! Not the same, I know, lmao.

Some people swear by IF, but my thinking is kinda old school - calories in vs calories out. Doesn't really matter when you eat them - if you eat less than you burn you lose weight.
 
LaMaria said:
Glad you´re feeling better.
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Thank you, LaMa!
Jenniquest said:
Doesn't really matter when you eat them - if you eat less than you burn you lose weight.
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I definitely agree with this, calories are calories, but metabolism-wise I've found I can reach my goals faster when I eat the same amount just in a shorter period. Breakfast usually isn't for me either unless I've had a workout then I need something to recover! In the meantime, since I've still got to stay off my elliptical, I feel better with this routine. :)
 
It's amazing what the stress of a new job can do to the body. When I started my first job out of college, it was probably October, and when I came home at Christmas, I had gained so much weight in such a short space of time that my mother thought I was pregnant!

I started another new job this May, and I've gained about half a stone - definitely the stress of getting accustomed to something new has a large part to play. The difference this time is that I know what I have to do now to nip this in the bud and not keep gaining like I did all those years ago.

You sound like you know what to do too. After Christmas, you'll be amazed at how much progress you've already made.
 
I think IF works, but I find it really difficult. I think eating in an 8-hour window would be easier than trying to only eat 500 cals a day for 2 days a week. Funny thing, but that's what I'm trying to do today. I stuck to IF for about 6 months a couple of years ago & felt very energetic.
I'm glad you are over the "mini breakdown" lovely xo
 
Happy Monday Liz :)

I tried IF for a while several years ago; I found it surprisingly easy to do but the pressures from other people was a bit of a drag, they didn't seem to understand that I wasn't supposed to be eating at certain times. o_O
 
WEEK THREE WEIGH IN :seeya:

Starting weight: 210.6 lbs
Week One: 200.8 lbs (-9.8 lbs)
Week Two: 202.2 lbs (+1.4 lbs)
Week Three: 193.4 lbs (- 8.8 lbs)

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: 17.2 lbs

Measurements
Waist: 45" > 40" > 39.5" > 38"
Mid: 51 1/2" > 49" > 48" > 47"
Hips: 48" > 47 1/2" > 47" > 46 1/2"

Cardio workouts: 2/7 days
Weightlifting workouts: 0/7 days

>>>Walking 45 mins+: 4/7 days

Face progress (Week 1 to Week 3): https://imgur.com/a/lmuCD
Don't mind the really poor censorship. It makes me feel a bit better about posting my face online.

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Let's break it down...
Successes:
  • Found a good route to walk home from work, 45 mins long
  • No alcohol (today marks 28 full days without a single drink!)
  • Drank 3L of water every day
  • Got enough fiber every day of the week!
  • Took all vitamins, b12, glucosamine daily. AND added in Omega 3.
  • Never went over 1200 calories/day
  • Ate at least three servings of vegetables a day
  • Did not eat any day after 8:30pm
  • Went out for dinner and had their kale and grilled chicken NOT fish tacos! :D
  • Completed my gratitude journal everyday
  • Finished Penn Jillette's book, Presto! How I Made Over 100 Pounds Disappear (great motivation!)
  • Have a full 7 days of "nude weight loss documentary"
Goals for Week Two:
  • Stretch daily (STILL having a hard time remembering to do this) - why can't I do this?!
  • DO NOT GET ON THE ELLIPTICAL - it'll still aggravate my chest
  • Fit in three leg workouts, nothing involving arms
  • Eat fruit/vegetables with every meal or snack *still have to be mindful about this
  • Walk even more
  • Be more aware of bad posture!!!
  • Try to keep my fasting window somewhere between 14-16 hours daily
I'm absolutely thrilled with my progress from really bad binge weekend to learning to IF right. I feel 100% on track and physically beaming with energy. I'm not expecting the number to continue this way at all. If I make it to Christmas with a total weight loss of 20 pounds I'll be over the freaking moon!

I think the daily 3L of water is finally showing up on my skin. I've also been diligent about moisturizing, but in the past couple of days I have felt like my skin feels more... taught. Supple, haha. I'm not trying to make this sound sensual, I'm just amazed at the outer changes I'm seeing. I do feel like I'm breaking out less as well, but I can't gauge that accurately because I am still finishing off my menstrual cycle right now.

I'm looking into new recipes. Pulling my "Veggetti" out and spiralling up some zucchini. I also have my favourite hot sauce from Portland coming tomorrow. Best Amazon delivery ever! I absolutely love this stuff. On eggs, on vegetables, on chicken wings (we'll sub chicken breast for that ;)) I bought a little device that shred the crap out of my fresh ginger for tea - woo! - and a new drink from Costco that let's me drink one of my vegetable servings.

I can still only walk. The couple of times I got on to the elliptical, my chest started to hurt again. The pain has gone down the side a bit, so I think I seriously need to lay off everything for two full weeks, even if I think I'm better. Even the massage chair the other day made it ache. So, it's hard not to strain it again, but I'll be more mindful of that. Posture makes a big difference too.

Thank you everybody for being so wonderful to me when I was being too hard on myself. You are all great support. I really appreciate every kind word shared, and love following along with your progress.

Can't wait to get a full FOUR weeks down.
The comeback is always stronger than the setback!

As before, if you want to add me on MFP: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/profile/elizab3t :)
 
Wow, Liz. What an awesome few weeks! You should be very proud of yourself. That is discipline & determination at work :)
 
Jenniquest said:
Hope everything is okay, girlfriend! :)
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Thanks, Jenni. I've had a very rough week with some family events. Just trying to recover now. Have skipped this week's weigh in, but am still somewhat on track. Have been thinking of you all though! I hope everyone is well!
 
This time of year is fraught with tension & anxiety in my opinion. Try to drink plenty of water & get your sleep. Hang in there Liz. We'll get through it :grouphug:
 
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