Yarm's No More Excuses!

I love getting real furniture, but my kids are still at the age where they can't/won't understand that they have to keep their feet off the sofa or no eating on it or any of the things that will make the good couch the POS. Good luck.
 
Continuing to be careful wating- watching what I eat and how much of it. Working hard to stay focused and not giving in. Still need to work on moving my butt!

Did get the sofa- it's AWESOME. It's a modular piece(so I could get it down the stairs), but it is huge, and I actually had to return/refuse one of the pieces as it would not fit in the room. Each piece ( I ordered 5) is about the size of a chair and 1/2. It didnt realize they were so big. BUt it's comfy and looks nice.
 
Sunday 6/8/08

Had a pretty good week. Watched my portions and my overall mood was good. Being checking my weight pretty regularly throught the week.

Plan is to get some exercise in this week. Trying to really focus on walking the dog- its an easy way for me to get moving, it's great for the dog and I did start the dog walkers club so I really should be doiong more of that.

Joined the brat pack June challenge:
June 1: 177.8lbs
June 9: 175.0lbs
June 16:
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Hope to see a loss tomorrow.
 
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Finally under 175!
Careful wiht my eating, some water and a little walking.
I think the daily weigh in is actually helpful because I'm always thinking about what the consequences will be on the scale if I eat too much, or the wrong thing.
 
Yarmi, that's so great. You've been really struggling and now it looks like you are steaming ahead. Go you. :beerchug:
 
:party: woot on being under 175!

I know stepping on the scales every day keeps me in line. I don't obsess over it, just know what I need to do for the day.
 
Went camping this weekend. Took the kids for the first time and we did really well, especially considering the torrential downpour/severe thunderstorms we had to deal with for a few hours on Sat. I did a bit of walking, and ate "ok"- more than I usually would, but didnt pig out. So I'm pretty happy with the scale showing 176- could have been much worse. I WILL have a weigh in UNDER 175 for next brat pack challenge!
 
Two girls ages 7 and 12. They had fun and was glad to share the experience with them. My parents took me as a kid. I think it's great to take them away from all the conveniences and electronic gadgets to spend quality time with family and appreciate nature.
 
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So I keep getting these Victoria's Secret catalogs. Just browsing thru inspires me to lose the weight. I know I will likely never look like the models, but I would like to be able to actually shop for items in the book. I have bought a few bras in the largest size they offer (38D) but I'm more comfortable in a 38DD. WHEN I lose the weight I should be able to purchase any number of bras, tops and bathing suits from not only the magazine, but hopefully the stores as well.

The key is to KEEP this motivation at all times. Also weighing on my mind is I will be 40 next year. It would be great if I looked and felt the best I ever had in my entire life by my birthday.
 
I too keep the VS magazines and could only dream of looking like that..

Side Note: I read an article about how much they actually weigh and it is completely absurd.. They are 5'10'' and weigh an average 112 lbs.. (extremely underweight)

40 is a big milestone and I know that you can reach your goals by then! When you do you should buy yourself one of those sexy little outfits in there for your birthday!
 
Staying focused- albeit for only a few days, but its a start, and a good one! Have worked out on the NT 2 x this week, and got a couple walks with the dog in as well.

Weighed in at 174.0 - the lowest I have been in some time.

Attending 2 parties today so have to be REAL CAREFUL about my choices. Will have to keep thinking about the fact that I have to step on the scale tomorrow.
 
All in all, a pretty good job this weekend. Made good choices on Saturday, but did splurge on 1 piece of cheese pizza late that night. Saturday, hubby and I met a friend for lunch near DC and I opted for a rockfish salad= delish! I did have a few bites of the crab/spinach dip but because of this, ate a very light dinner.

Weighed in at 174.4 so damn happy with that! LOL

Did some lawn mowing this morning, and may walk the dog later.
 
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All in all, a pretty good job this weekend. Made good choices on Saturday, but did splurge on 1 piece of cheese pizza late that night. Saturday, hubby and I met a friend for lunch near DC and I opted for a rockfish salad= delish! I did have a few bites of the crab/spinach dip but because of this, ate a very light dinner.

Weighed in at 174.4 so damn happy with that! LOL

Did some lawn mowing this morning, and may walk the dog later.
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Nice job this weekend. It can be so hard keeping things on track when socializing. Good job.
 
Doing well. After that nice weigh in on Monday, I continued to eat well on Tuesday, but allowed myself a soft ice cream from Rita's that night. When I stepped on scale yest it said 177?! Impossible to gain 3 lbs in a day, so I'm not worried, but has made me be super careful AND I have taken a few walks and did a 30 min session on the NT today.

A healthy breakfast of oatmeal, Oj and milk, and am enjoying a salad for lunch. I will continue this pattern and WILL SEE under 174 at next weigh in on Monday. NO EXCUSES!
 
Been "off the wagon" for almost 4 weeks now.
Scariest part is that I don't know why. I have lost all motivation to exercise AND to eat healthy. I've been a complete slob/pig the past weeks. I know that degrading myself dosn't help, but instead of reading a few threads to get inspired once again, I'm so much more aware of the damage I must have done. I'm actually afraid to step on the scale. My last weigh in was to be 174- I'm afraid I'm over 180!!

I'm a pretty smart person, and know what I want (to get fit/healthy) and know that it takes some work and DISCIPLINE. But what I don't know is why can't I focus?! Is this emotional? Is it just being lazy?

It dosn't help that I seem to be a slow loser. Even when I'm working out 5+ days a week for 45min, and sticking to a caloric limit of under 1400, the payoff is usually less than 2 lbs. I am on the pill which likely slows it down, but could there be another culprit or am I just looking for a quick fix? In the past I would eat a little more, or exercise a little less and have a gain - not fair! My hubby eats like crazy, nexer exercises and pretty much remains the same weight (even tho that he is overweight, he has maintained @250 for years).

But to quote my Dad "It is what it is". I have to play the hand I was dealt. If i'm a slow loser, then I'm a slow loser. I think that I am really gonna have to fight hard for this. What has worked in the past year has been interrupted by real life situations. Two things to note: 1. it worked 2. there will be interference that may stall progress.

I need to make me and this want to be a few sizes smaller a real priorty. This means I being committed to eathing right, and LOTS of exercise. In addition, I need to get some more sleep. The old excuse of being too tired in the morning has got to go. I have ordered some new exercise videos to try something new and fun. I will mix them up with nordik trac everyday except Sunday. I will also walk the dog every evening if weather allows.

I will step on the scale tomorrow- my ticker is a big lie.

here's to me and renewed resolve!
:beerchug:

EDIT: stepped on the scale after 45min on the NT . . .180.8lbs
 
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You can do it girl! I know it is hard to bounce back after "being a slob" but the fact that you got in here and wrote in your diary is the first step... I too am a slow loser but you cant let that stop you....Every time you feel like you cant do it anymore and just want to pig out think about how much further you are setting yourself back! Try to do it day for day and not think about the long haul because for us slow losers that seems like forever away and drains our motivation... Take it one day at a time...like I only have to eat healthy today.. thats all just one day out of the rest of my life and then its not so hard :)

Hope this helps and welcome back!!
 
Yarmi, so glad that you are back. I don't know if it is the same for you, but summer is so tough to stick with things. So many reasons to excuse yourself, and they all add up fast. Don't stress about the scale. It' will be higher, but that will give you an easier restarting point. The important thing is that you are back with it.
 
Hi,

I'm new and I've read what I could of your diary this morning. I am so sorry for your difficult year! You have done so well considering! It takes a lot of courage to come back and admit you've faltered a bit, but four weeks is a small moment in time. You are already on track to being healthier so you have many years ahead to set this right. You will be 40 and fabulous! I plan to be a fitter 45 in November! Yay!

Best to you!
 
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