X enters the Fray!

Thanks for the advice. Yeah...I"m still here...still discouraged and don't really believe I can do it. I've tried off and on for so long don't really know how this time is different
BUT yes small changes.

More vegetable, more protein. This is how I'll try to start or continue or or or

But tomorrow is a new day.
 
xgenboy said:
Thanks for the advice. Yeah...I"m still here...still discouraged and don't really believe I can do it. I've tried off and on for so long don't really know how this time is different
BUT yes small changes.

More vegetable, more protein. This is how I'll try to start or continue or or or

But tomorrow is a new day.
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Something new I've been doing the past few weeks is focusing my meals around protein rich meat, usually chicken. Im a big dude, (300+currently) but I find that I feel LEGIT full from a simple chicken breast for 4-5 hours. Other important things for me are always having fruit to snack on in case I get hungry between meals, and getting 128oz of water daily. The water is so important. It really curbs my hunger, aside from the obvious benefits. Only other tip I have is to set a time where you do not want to eat after. For me, its 9:00. I then go brush my teeth, and it reminds me the rest of the night that I don't need to eat anymore.

Good luck on the journey xgen!
 
Hey,

I just came across your diary! I know it can be hard, but you can't give up. I've been on this road before and I had lost 60 pounds and then gained 40 back. So here I am, coming back to the forum, ashamed but ready to deal with it once and for all.

After losing 60 pounds and then gaining most back, I can tell you it's not worth it to give up. Giving up sounds like the easy solution but really, it ends up being harder.

I gave up before and now I have to restart. Had I just continued, I'd defintely be at my goal a long time ago. However, that's not what happened and now I just need to do it again!

So I would definitely recommend to never give up, even though it's hard. You'll feel good for everything you will accomplish and you'll be happy that you never gave up!
 
so...i've increased in weight over the holiday by 4 pounds. It could be worse. I will persevere. I just hate that I feel stuck in the 220's. I remember a time without even trying I would be stuck in the 190's. ARgh!

I persevere
 
Yeah I gained weight over the holidays myself.

I know exactly what you mean about being stuck at a lower weight previously and now being stuck at a higher weight! I miss being stuck in the 170's! *sigh* Ah well!

Just have to keep going and evenatually you'll get unstuck!
 
So I continue my upward pattern. I'm still here though. Not sure what my longterm abilities to remain here are. BUT I do believe that I need fight to remain even more once I reach the 190's I know its a LONG way off but I seem to feel as if I have completely succeeded once i get near 200. Anyway. I'm trying to eat a ton more protein. But now again battle the eating at night. I will try to keep battling it. I hope to head to a prospective Gym to check it out today.
 
If you have a hard time not eating at night, try to find something that will take up your time like a hobby, so that you're not thinking of food. Also, if you absolutely have to eat something, make sure you have healthy snacks available, like cut up fruits and veggies, that way they're readily available, good for you, and don't have that many calories (especially veggies).

Sometimes it's hard to make time for coming on here, but in the long run it helps a lot. The support you get is exactly what is needed sometimes to get through the rough times. And then during the good times, it feels great to hear the positive feedback :)

Good luck on finding a gym :)
 
Thanks Risty!

I went to the gym today to check it out. I would LOVE to join it. We'll see come next month. I'll have to come up with a plan on when to go.

Yeah...fruits/vegetables sound like a good plan for the night. Hobby? I have plenty to keep me occupied...and that's part of the problem cause when I'm done I want to eat something. I do like the idea of the vegetables though....

one step at a time. I feel a bit optimistic about my next weigh-in!
 
Awesome! I feel the same way :D I've been exercising everyday and watching my cals so I should be good to go!
 
2009
December 1: 225.6
December 7: 223.6
December13:222.4

2010
January 11: 226.0
January 18: 226.6
January 25: 223.6
 
some say success is the best motivator... I'm feeling some of that today...success. Today's weigh in 223.6. I'm VERY happy. So I guess I should pursue more of the same. I've been trying to have a high protein diet with more vegetables. I haven't eliminated carbs as that would be unrealistic but have limited them. I hope I can stay on this course for a long long long time. I've been eating eggs in the morning and then maybe a sandwhich for lunch or chicken sometimes and then for dinnner chicken and salad or pork chop and salad vegetables.
 
I wouldn't eliminate carbs either. It's not realistic like you said and it's not part of a balanced diet. When you do eat carbs like breads or pasta make sure it's the healthy kind and not the processed white crap! That will make it even better for you :)
 
So...i bought a bicycle. I was thinking about joining a gym but am going to experiment with a bike. I've ridden it just couple times but really enjoyed it. I hope I can find about 3 days a week to ride it. Hopefully this is just another step in my "lifestyle".
I'm still trying to eat more protein and more vegetables. I think I am being successful!
 
2009
December 1: 225.6
December 7: 223.6
December13:222.4

2010
January 11: 226.0
January 18: 226.6
January 25: 223.6
February 1: 222.4
 
So I lost a pound this last week. Of course I wanted more but I am thankful for dropping 2 weeks in a row!!!!
 
2009
December 1: 225.6
December 7: 223.6
December13:222.4

2010
January 11: 226.0
January 18: 226.6
January 25: 223.6
February 1: 222.4
February 8: 222.8
 
I was away for a little bit so a gain of 0.4 isn't that bad. I think I may have gained more this week being back home. Not so great. But Ive been trying to ride my bicycle. It's a start I hope I can keep it up....
 
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