Wiresandwood's Weight Loss Extravaganza!

Thanks for the encouragement guys! One of my biggest problems is I get discouraged easily - that's probably what lead me to give up so many times before. But this time I am going to stick it out, even if I'm not seeing the results on the scale that I want. I mean, while it would be nice to see a bit speedier weight loss, I know that I am eating healthy foods and getting exercise in and am doing something good for my body. I don't feel tired every day and take naps all the time like I used to when I was literally living off of junk food alone. My skin looks much clearer and healthier from drinking so much water. There are a lot of benefits to what I am doing. I just wish my hard work would be reflected on the scale! I have been weighing in at between 317-319 for the past week and it is quite frustrating.

I have to keep reminding myself that I am doing this the healthy, slow way. I am not going crazy with the exercise and I am not cutting out food groups to lose weight, because I want to be the way I am now for life. I guess I could start working out for longer and maybe do it every day, but I don't want to start getting obsessive about it like I have been before. I just have to realize that I will maybe lose only a pound or two a week, but that it IS a drop and I am losing it in a sustainable way. :)



So yesterday I wasn't in the mood to work out in the gym, so to get in my exercise I went to my sister's friend's house with her and we swam in his pool. I forgot how much I love swimming! Getting exercise without feeling all hot and sweaty is amazing, lol. I can't wait until my condo's pool opens in a few weeks - I will be in there constantly!

One thing I am having a big problem with diet-wise is eating enough vegetables. I genuinely don't like a lot of vegetables, and the only things I really eat are baby carrots with low fat dressing and lettuce in a salad or something. I love carbs and dairy products the most, which are probably less healthy food groups compared to fruit/veg and protein. I know with PCOS I should be eating a lower-carb diet, but I just LOVE whole grain oatmeal, kashi cereal, fibre bars, english muffins, etc. I can't imagine not having carbs! Do you think maybe my carb intake is stalling my weight loss because of PCOS?
 
Ugh, I am having THE biggest cravings today. It's not close to my time of the month, so I don't know why it's so overwhelming today! I haven't felt like this yet on my weight loss journey - I know I'm not hungry, but because of the cravings I feel insatiable. I've had cravings for pizza, a chicken burrito from Burrito Boyz, zesty Doritos, chicken wings - you name it, I've thought about it today. I am going to the movies with my friend tonight, so I think I'll allow myself to buy a small popcorn so I don't go crazy and start bingeing because of these cravings. That should give me the saltiness I'm craving and not be too bad calorie-wise (as long as I don't add butter! lol)
 
So I had popcorn at the movies last night - maybe more than I should have! I bought a large and I ate probably half of it. Ouch. Also today I had an ice cream cone - our office building was giving them out for free since we all participated in the annual emergency drill, which meant walking down 27 stories of stairs (at least I burnt some calories to make room for the ice cream!). I couldn't resist - it was hot outside and I was craving something sweet really badly. I know I probably shouldn't have given in to the temptation - this is something I will deal with alll my life so I have to learn to make the right choice when faced with tempting foods.

I feel kind of derailed right now, but I know the trick to losing weight is to move on and get right back on track after any kind of slip-up. That is what I'm going to do. And I'm going to work out extra hard tonight. :)
 
Ack, I haven't posted in a week!

So, I've been a bit discouraged by my slow weight loss. I do want the loss to be slow in a way, so that I can truly make this a permanent lifestyle, but at the same time I am only human and I love quick results. I have to keep reminding myself that I have lost 15 pounds since my highest weight, which I know is a great accomplishment. 16 more pounds and I am finally out of the dreadful 300's, baby! :D

To be honest, I haven't worked out this week AT ALL. Work has been crazy and stressful, but that's no excuse. I have to get back in the gym! I'm definitely going tonight. I actually miss that feeling of accomplishment you get after a good workout.

This weekend I was hanging out with friends, going out to eat and such. I'm still eating mostly healthy, but I did allow myself to have a burger at a restaurant on Saturday (it was so worth it, hahaha!) and a small piece of chocolate cake at my friend's house on Sunday! Maybe I'm giving myself too many allowances considering I'm supposed to be losing weight, lol.

Good news is I have lost 2 pounds since last week, so I must be doing something right.

Even if it takes me 2 years to lose the weight, I know I can do it. I just have to stick with my new eating style. :)
 
You have a great attitude toward losing the weight! You know what, i've been having trouble being motivated enough to go to the gym these days. I've been going off and on in the last few days and i'm kind of losing my lil routine that I was used to!

I kinda wish we lived in the same place or something so we could go together but I guess we'll have to kick each others butts on the forum! So you go girl you got this! And i'll drag my (soon to be smaller) butt to the gym too :p
 
Thanks so much Kate! That would be awesome if we could work out together, it's great having a partner to push you. Maybe then I would get my ass to the gym, lol!

I would love so much to go on a very strict diet and exercise regime and lose weight really quickly, but I just know in my heart I will never stick to something where I can't indulge in my favourite foods and I won't be able to keep it up.

Bad news - I had 3 pieces of a medium pizza last night and I feel suuuuper guilty. It was not a good splurge at all, I didn't even really enjoy it, it was total emotional eating (I had just been to my therapist and was feeling really down). I felt gross afterwards so I made my mom come with me for a long walk with the dogs. It made me feel a bit better, but I still feel bloated today and it was not worth it at all. I think it was still within my pretty high calorie budget, but I now realize how much I hate the feeling of being stuffed.

I really need motivation to work out. My problem is I feel like I can't just do 10-20 minutes, I feel like I need to do an hour if I go to the gym (there's the black and white thinking again), and it keeps me from going. What should I do? :S
 
Hiya, how r u? Well done on your weight loss so far, that's fab.
Don't beat yourself up about eating pizza etc. I still have treats on my diet like a bun or a cake bar so long as I have healthy balanced main meals I have enough of a calorie allowance to have a treat but it means planning everything, taking my own lunch to work etc and so far it seems to b working for me.
I used to also have a gym membership and every single day I would fight with myself yes I'm Def going to the gym then no I can't b bothered then all night I'd feel all guilty so I cancelled cos inside my head was just a constant battle so now on my lunch hour every day I walk 3miles then twice a week I just jog around the block. I'm so unfit so I start with that. One day I want to b a runner. And I got a bike so I can cycle to the park for picnics or cycle to the shops. Perhaps u can look at other ways of getting exercise? You'll find something that will work for u just keep trying and you'll get there x

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Ugh, I just have not been able to bring myself to exercise for the past 2 weeks. I keep psyching myself out and thinking of it as a huge insurmountable obstacle and it keeps me from going to the gym. I have kept my diet in check, save for a few indiscretions (I still remained within my calories), but I know I need to work out to really see the weight loss I want to.

I keep checking the scale, and it looks like I haven't lost any weight this week. :( I am kind of discouraged, but I keep trying to think of how I used to eat - I used to binge nearly every day and I could eat a full box of cookies, a large bag of chips and a small carton of ice cream in one sitting! Now I am eating treats in moderation and I haven't binged once since I started this journey. I think overcoming my eating disorder is probably even more important than losing weight at this point, so I have to focus on how great it is that I am learning to see food in a healthier light.

I am going to force myself to go to the gym tonight, even if I just do something simple like walk for 10 minutes. :)
 
I went away on a 3-day vacation for the Canada Day long weekend and it derailed my healthy eating quite a bit. On the road all we could have was McDonald's, and the foods my mom cooked at the resort we stayed at were pretty carb-heavy. I gained three pounds from this weekend, which I'm not happy about. Though had some pretty unhealthy foods, it was not in large quantities, so I am hoping this is mostly water weight that I gained.

I haven't been exercising which I know is affecting my weight loss. I know I have to force myself to get back in the exercising habit at some point or I will just keep going without doing any.

Somebody please motivate me to get in the gym! LOL
 
Go to the gym right now! Right now... go... waiting here... you can read the rest of my post later. GO NOW, there is nothing stopping you.. okay go.
 
Alright, now that you've gone to the gym... *ahem*


You need to check in more! We can help motivate you if you come by to visit us more often :p.

Anyways, I hope that you can get back on track. Once you start going again I'm sure you'll start getting more and more energy, making it easier to go again! Soon it will become a habit.

I suggest setting aside time every week for the gym, do this at the start of the week and stick to your schedule. If you stick to your schedule maybe you could treat yourself to some frozen yogurt or something, just a little motivation to kick start it?

Too bad about the weekend, I totally know how bad it feels to be unable to control what you're going to eat, and as a result, you eat unhealthy. It's okay, don't get too upset over it because it was out of your control. Just make sure when it is in your control you make the right choice!

I hoping to see you back here more often and with some news of you getting out and getting your exercise in :D!
 
Hi, don't beat yourself up about the weekend. I'm struggling with.lack of motivation at the moment. I am also a binge eater and a secret eater and did well for 3wks and lost my way. I need to get my ass in gear and get rid of my flab. I've joined a challenge to keep me on my toes. Why don't u have a little look around that section and see if there's anything that may encourage u. Message me anytime if u want I'm here for the same reason and can relate to your eating habits. Hope to see an update from u soon x
 
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