Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!

FitEqualsSmile

@ShyCush6 - I hate when my skinny jean are more like cut off the circulations to your lower half jeans. I have a couple pairs of those. Hoping for the beginning of April to be back to my fighting weight. A cheese raffle, my husband would be all over that.

@rachel0778 - I feel you on the cleaning. I was doing the same. Dinner was okay. Way lemony but good. Will definitely make it again but will change the cooking method I think. It was a little soupy for sure.

So the scale finally moved this morning, hopefully I will keep it up.
I have been having the hardest time feeling good going back to the gym. It has never sapped my energy the way it is doing this time. By the time I have done with my trainer I am totally whipped and feel like I have to puke. I get that I was on "medical leave" for 4 months but come on folks. I am so hard on myself I have got to let it go...I just keep repeating it will get better, you will feel better and your ability will get better. Woman UP!!

Well, hope everyone has a great day. I have more cleaning to do after the gym but the good news is it is leftover day so no cooking at least.

ngolden3320

Shy. It must b a girls tradition. At the end of every high school season the coaches house gets TP'd. The one year it just happened to b trash night also. So he ended up with a whole living room. Under the TP curtain I'm going to have to try some MIO in my water. I come into to work so early that I am eating my lunch at 10:30. Then between 12-1 everyone else eats and I smell all of their food cooking that I feel I have to eat too

PhedraJD

Good morning lovely ladies. I am so jealous of all your out and about, and exercise. I am stuck at home all day. It is driving me crazy. No exercise and I can't seem to stop eating. Boredom setting in. I think I have gained a pound. Yesterday I convinced my niece to take me grocery shopping, the BF took me to Home Depot. I managed about 4500 steps. I was tired when I was done. I am getting so frustrated. I was averaging 16000 steps with a 25 minute run. 5 more days.

ngolden3320

@jdelaroy sorry to hear u r tied to the house. I will keep you in my thoughts. I know how hard it is when ur board. I want to eat the whole house.

bluepoppies777

Welp! I'm totally discombobulated! The week is getting away on me - earlier in the week I thought it was the end of the week, today I thought it was Tuesday. Whaaaat is going on?! LOL! So happy Thursday everyone!

Rachel - This is definitely the place to vent, so no need to apologize to us! We've definitely all vented, whined, griped and complained! Being too busy and feeling out of control totally sucks... and it makes us eat more when we're off kilter! I'm glad you got yourself back on track! Sleep definitely helps, and saying no (even last minute) is allowed! Maybe next week mark 2 nights on the calendar that say FREE, and no matter what comes up, say nope, already have a date with myself! As for in laws - don't even get me started! I usually go to bed early and read for an hour so I don't have to visit. PFFFFF!! I figure they really want to spend time with hubs anyway!

Shy - I can't run to save my life anymore, so don't feel bad about it. I've done 4 half marathons in the past, and now I can run on the treadmill for 25 mins max. It just takes practice, practice, practice to get your time up, and once your time is up, then you can work on speed. But that is way down the road! If you really want to run, try starting with run 2 min, walk 1 for a week. Then next week run 3 min, walk 1. Once you get up to run 10 min, walk 1, you are golden - that is how I did all of my races. during the 1 min, drink water and catch your breath! As for the scale moving, the struggle is real! I'm right there with you. trying to behave this week - will weigh tomorrow! Let's keep drinking the mio and try not to go over the calories!

Jen - CONGRATS on onderland!! You did it! *high five* I was there, then I wasn't, then I was, then I wasn't... I'm close again, so I'm going to do it again! LOL. Dedication and perseverance! Glad to hear you are improving and healing up. Keep resting! Because if you do too much too fast, it just takes longer in the end. You're doing great!

Karen - OMG!!! Step off *****!!! HA!! I'm so going to tell myself that from now on! I love it. As for eating before the gym, there's no way I can do it. It sits in my tummy like a rock and makes me feel sick. Maybe a small yogurt - something thick but not dense? then it won't sit? Otherwise, a handful of nuts might help before a work out? I'm trying to meal plan (again), it does help when you are working full time, and trying to fit in the gym. I actually wrote down on a piece of paper this week and pre planned everything: gym times each day, breakfasts, lunches and dinners. It's actually been good because it's all thought out, I'm not frustrated wondering what to make/pack/do!

Regie - welcome to the group! post anytime. Congrats on your loss, you are kicking butt and taking names!

Nichole - Buddy is so cute!! He's got the *kitten* disturber look on his face in that pic! Love that! Sounds like he's as good on a leash as my dog Copper. Holy it's embarrassing sometimes. People walk by, I apologize for her craziness, they ask if she is a puppy and I say no, she's EIGHT!! yikes!! LOL Happy bday to your daughter! 19!! That case sounds like something my family would love, everyone loves pb in my house!

Sinead - glad to hear your FIL is improving and everything is going well. Whew! What a weight off your mind. Good for you for maintaining during that stressful time! That's a huge NSV!! I'm a stress eater, so that's a big accomplishment!! I also like that quote you heard at WW. I heard one similar - if you drop one egg, would you just throw the other 11 onto the ground too? no! So if you have one slip up, don't throw it all away!

Jane - glad to hear Alistair is improving. It takes time for those spots to disappear! So nice to have another spotty little guy over for a fun playdate. They can scratch each other! LOL!

We're going to a movie tonight, taking my 9 yo to see Moana - a bit late, but we just didn't get around to it yet! (We love Disney movies at our house!) I'm NOT going to eat any popcorn, because I'm weighing tomorrow and that sodium will totally kill me. Going to bring my water bottle with mio in it and just keep my trap shut! This morning I had a huge NSV for me! We have a monthly meeting that I order food/coffee for, and I order from this amazing bakery that has suuuuuch good muffins, quiches and croissants. I have been known to eat 4-5 - not joking! because they sit out and then through the day we all will munch and next thing you know we've eaten waaaaay too many! thankfully I'm not the only one who does this! Today, I did not eat a single one. No tastes or crumbs! I'm pretty happy about that - shows me that I am really trying hard right now. I'm going to the gym before the movie, going to do a bit of cardio because I'll be sitting on my duff all evening! Have a good day everyone! xo

ngolden3320

Happy Birthday to my Jenna.

PhedraJD

@ngolden3320 oh my gosh! She is beautiful, I bet it is inside as well outside.

Evamutt

Happy Birthday, Jenna, you're beautiful

Rachel0778

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

This week could seriously not end fast enough. The inlaws came last night and everything is going well. Sleeping on an air mattress and parking my car outside (I gave them the garage since I had to leave so early this morning) sucks but what can you do? We had a healthy dinner last night and my MIL is on Weight Watchers so I have a feeling that trend will continue. I hope you all have a great weekend.

@ngolden3320 Happy Birthday Jenna! She is beautiful and clearly takes after you!

@bluepoppies777 Great control over those bakery items. How did you like Moana? We absolutely loved it!

@jdelaroy It is so hard not to eat when you're stuck in the house all day. Is there stuff you can do to try to pass the time and keep your hands busy? I know it sounds lame, but knitting works for me sometimes.

@FitEqualsSmile It's hard to dive right back in after 4 months! Please try to be kind to yourself as you build up your endurance

@ShyCush6 Did you make it to the gym? It sounds like you have a lot of fun events coming up, I'm jealous of your sushi date!

bluepoppies777

hello bomb shell! gorgeous picture of Jenna!

yes, went to Moana last night and I loved it! (cried a little - like I do in pretty much every disney movie because I'm a wuss!) LOL! Stuck to my water with Mio and didn't have a single snack or popcorn.... and I'm down today! I'm feeling slimmer, which is a nice change!

I made 6 homemade egg mcmuffin thingy's the other night and froze them. They are SO awesome! one egg, mozza cheese, some spinach leaves on a buttered whole wheat english muffin. Froze them up, and have taken one to work for breakfast at my desk. Warm it up for 1 minute and it is magic! comes to 330 cals, and I love it. Why didn't I do this before?! you guys should try making them!

Rachel - have a good weekend! That will really help that your MIL is on ww, so you guys can keep it healthy through the visit. Sleeping on an air mattress sucks ballz, but is obviously the thing you do when older peeps come for overnight visits.

have a great weekend everyone! I'm heading out for a few hours of snowshoeing tomorrow with my friend! Will be so good to breathe in the fresh air!

bluepoppies777

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bluepoppies777

happy friday!!!

jason17305

This month I've been doing an experiment. I haven't worked out once, or tried to really watch what I eat. I've still managed to lose weight by intermittent fasting. I've been doing the 18:6 protocol every day and I also follow the 5:2 protocol.

But i feel great, and it's not as hard as it seems once you get going. I've actually lost more weight by fasting than I did eating right and exercising.

It's ironic, because after all of these years, I've had the most success by doing absolutely nothing(intermittent fasting) lol.

Diet and exercise on a consistent basis is just too difficult for most people to maintain. I think fasting is something I can do easily for the rest of my life. I mean it makes sense if you think about it, if you don't eat for long periods of time you'll lose weight! Ask any child how to lose weight and I bet they'll say "stop eating". Sometimes the answer to the most complicated problem is the simplest one. And as an added bonus your hormones will regulate themselves.

ShyCush6

Karen: Yay for scale movement!! Yes.. you will improve, 4 months is a set back.. you will be back to norm in no time!!

Nicole: The ids had a ton of fun TP’ing the boys and coaches houses! Too bad the boys aren’t doing so well at state! Oh well! Lexi is enjoying it! She knows a few from other schools to cheer on! Mio is great! It’s been a lifesaver for me! Jenna is gorgeous!!

Jdelaroy: Sorry to hear you are getting house sick… I con completely understand! Hope you are up and moving better soon!

Joy: I’m going to have to try the step by step running… I know Lexi would like me to run with her more and it is so damn tough! I can do about 25-30 min on the treadmill but about 10 outside on the sidewalk! I’m surprised there is such a difference! How was the movie? Way to go on the yummies… it is easy to snack on them later when they sit there all day! You rock lady!! I love when I get organized and make egg sandwiches and freeze them… I’ve made them in tortillas too… and they are yummy! Love the meme!

Rachel: At least MIL is eating good with you! That helps!! I didn’t make it to the gym last night… Nascar took over and the hubs and I hung out watching….

Well ladies… I did not get in a workout last night but that’s ok since I had a good one in the morning. Nascar season is upon us.. so Hubs and I watched that instead! I did get a workout in again this morning since it’s sushi night and I won’t get a good one in later! I’m also planning on hitting the gym hard tomorrow morning before the cheese raffle!! I am going to take good snacks with me tomorrow, so when everyone is eating cheese… I can snack too… Plus the Mio… I can do this! It’ll be hard… but I can make it through a weekend and not gain!! I plan on a good workout Sunday morning with Lexi too so that will help! The scale did drop 1.5 lbs this week, but that doesn’t help much when I gained 2 lbs. last Saturday… Oh well… Hoping maybe it TOM… I never know thanks to my IUD when it is… but that is the only thing I can think of… Here’s to a fun weekend!! I’ll be watching Nascar Sunday… Any other fans among us? Been watching it since I was a lil kid with my dad… Go Harvick!!

ShyCush6

Ha! Ha!!

ShyCush6

melaniedscott

God, I love your memes!

It's been a while since I posted anything. Two weeks ago, I came down with the flu and a sinus infection. Didn't realize I had a sinus infection until middle of this week. So, two weeks of hideousness. Reading these posts has kept me entertained! Everyone's V-Days sounded really nice (mine was spent sleeping with the flu). And the food porn has been pretty good, too!

Rachel--one thing about cruises...make sure you like being on a boat. My husband and I went on a cruise for our honeymoon and I learned...he hates the motion, being a million miles from visible land and, generally, boats. So, from his perspective, not stellar. There were other issues, too, but I think we just chose poorly. I doubt we'd ever go on another...but that was a really bad year for cruises. If you think you're likely to drink, I'd buy a package...my husband really doesn't drink and I don't drink much (spent too much time being related to alcoholics and working in a field adjunct to substance abuse treatment), so we opted not to...but the package would be worth it.

It sounds like things are going really well for everyone. Hearing about all this exercise everyone is doing makes me wish I was more mobile. The doctor is letting me out of the boot a couple hours a day but much walking is pretty uncomfortable. It's funny...I don't love housework but I have to admit missing being able to clean my house properly. Lee (husband) has been doing some, but not to the level I'd like.

Fortunately, I've been keeping the food intake under control and I've managed to sustain my losses, in spite of being sick and seriously cranky. I've also managed to lose a couple more pounds! I'm substantially at/above 40 pounds down now. The Onederland talk now makes sense. I was super excited when I reached it early in December. At this point, I weigh less than I've weighed in about 3-4 years (I dropped down to here for about 6 weeks around 4 years ago but then jumped back up). If I keep this up, I'm hoping I'll be back at marriage weight in four months or so, lower than I've been in 14 years or so...I think that was about when I started gaining so much.

So, stupid weight loss program update: I still hate it; I'm still doing it. I'm cool with eating slowly, I'm even okay with stopping eating after 10 minutes and waiting 5 to start eating again. Slow eating makes sense. But their stupid H2Orange (which I'm only drinking right now because I'm sick) is...well, stupid. I'm not much of a juice fan unless I'm sick. The constant contradictions are still irritating. I refuse to skip breakfast...breakfast is what gets me going, that's it. And I hate the videos. Anyway, seven more weeks and then I'll go back to reason.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

hamsammy67

Count me in! I can relate to you, ShyCush6...I too am a beer kinda gal! And we like to eat out and have the big weekend breakfast. BUT I can usually make it through the whole day being "good"...and then on weekends, blow it by having a beer and homemade popcorn (made with oil, but not buttered). It KILLS me! However, though weight loss is my goal, I am using MyFitnessPal to instead be a little more mindful. I like being active in the outdoors, but the gym: UGH. I used to be a gym rat (before kids) but now I prefer outdoor exercise...

melaniedscott

I'm with you @hamsammy67, outdoors is preferrable. Love hiking w/ my hubs & friends. Our best vacations have been places where we did/had the option for a lot of hiking (Glacier Ntl Park, Ithica, NY, Niagra (different type of hiking, but still)). When we can, we try to do our walking outside--live next to a medium sized graveyard and we like to ramble around...a walk and interesting history. I know, sounds morbid, but it is actually fun.

hamsammy67

Love that, @melaniedscott! those are our favourite vacations too! (and it's not just the craft beer "rewards" after the multi-hour hike/nordic ski/snowshoe...lol!) Sadly for me, I moved from British Columbia to Manitoba where it is mostly prairie (beautiful in its own way, but I love going uphill!) Anyway, it's a gorgeous clear (cold) day, so I think I'm going to walk the 2.5km to the gym! Happy Sunday everyone

melaniedscott

@hamsammy67 , I love Manitoba! Haven't been in years but drove across the western half of Canada several years back...Saskatewan and Manitoba were awesome! Really enjoyed Winnepeg.

janetay01

Ok - I'm back! Not going to even try and catch up with everything on here - I will just say that you are all doing an awesome job of keeping going and I need to get back to that with you all! Alistair is pox free and back at nursery so normal (ish!) life resumes here for the time being. I've got 4 days at work this week then Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday off - we have a great long list of things to do but hoping to take some time out to enjoy the break as well. Hope the day is treating you all well

Rachel0778

@bluepoppies777 Your egg muffins sound wonderful. I used to make those but got out of the habit. Thank you for reminding me how awesome they are!

@janetay01 Glad Alistair is feeling better and that you've got some time off to get caught up!

Welcome @hamsammy67! I agree that the gym is a necessary evil sometimes. Thank goodness summer is coming soon!

@melaniedscott I'm glad you're making so much progress with the boot! It sounds frustrating though to have to limit activity so much. Do they have a timeline for when you'll be boot free?

@ShyCush6 Great job getting a killer workout in in the AM! I'm glad the scale is agreeing too.

I didn't do too bad eating wise when the in laws were in town, but I was so emotionally wrecked I barely made it off the couch. Why is it when I'm emotionally exhausted I physically am as well?

I totally broke down on Saturday. I think the exhaustion of my overbooked schedule, combined with having my space invaded got to me. Oh and TOM didn't help. When the inlaws were out on an errand I just started crying and couldn't stop.

Now I've got exactly 2 days before my dad flies in (when it rains it pours). I'm past my breaking point right now so I'm honestly not sure what to do. I'm trying to take it one day at a time, but I just don't have anything left to give.

ngolden3320

Rachel. I am totally feeling ur no me time. And unable to say no. Me and jenna were headed to the gym when my mom called and had to go to the store right then. Come on. I just took her to the grocery store on Saturday. I hope she hurries so u can get some gym time in before it is time to go get Cassidy from softball.

Evamutt

emotions totally exhaust me physically too

PhedraJD

I am back! Well, okay, I never really left. Just didn't post much. I was cleared to go back to work today. So glad, I was getting sick of the house. I sure missed driving, walking, running (did I really say that) and just my routines. After two weeks of house arrest, as I call it, I am up about 3 pounds, but still lower by a half a pound then I was two weeks ago. I am taking that as a win. My work desk is overloaded with papers and not sure where to start.

I am looking forward to getting back into my routine (Sure missed gym, and roller skating) and getting back down to onederland! At least I know I can do it. I missed your guys' faces!

ShyCush6

Melanie: Sorry you’ve been sick… That’s a bummer! At least the hubby is cleaning… That’s sweet of him to step up and help you out… My hubby is a excellent cleaner… like better than I am… well… almost… LOL! He’s a clean freak so that helps me in that department! Nice job on the loss! Sweet!! That’s great for limited mobility… what until you get moving.. you’ll be kickin’ *kitten*! 40 lbs is not easy!!

Sammy: Welcome!! Hope you post often! You sound like my kind of gal!! The struggle is real!! I have a t-shirt with that on it! LOL! I love those kind of vacations too!! Looking forward to Colorado in June!!! Can’t wait!!

Janetay: Welcome back… Glad Alistair is back healthy!!

Rachel: Hang in there girl… you made it through the in-laws… your dad will be a breeze. You got this… It does throw your whole schedule off with visitors.

Missy: Sorry about your day off… That is frustrating.

Nicole: Hope you got a little gym time in!

Hey ladies… sorry I was MIA yesterday and well all weekend.. but you are used to that! I had a great weekend! Friday night the hubs and I did our sushi night! Followed by a movie… ugh… Batman vs. Superman… it was long and not great. I usually don’t mind super hero movies… but oh well! It was nice to have cuddle time with him and my dog on the couch! Saturday I got a workout in the morning, then we headed to the cheese raffle… I won Munster Cheese Curds and a Free drink and Chad won a HUGE block of Munster, block of Dill Havarti and Salami Cheddar! Yummo!!! We scored!! Then picked up Lexi and her and I went to her boyfriends basketball game. She went home with him (He lives in her grandparents home town) and then stayed at Grandma and grandpa’s. They were happy to have her! I headed out with friends and managed to be somewhat behaved until the chicken wings came out… I had 2 and a couple fries… Otherwise I did good eating for the day. Sunday I drove to my parents to pick up Lexi and brought her friend back to our house and they went to the trampoline park. I stayed home with the hubs and watched NASCAR… tis the season! I know I’m weird! I did not get in a workout but I ate ok…. A lil too much cheese! But the scale is down today, so I am excited! 6 lbs since the new year!! I made a chart for my fridge and I fill in the boxes for each lb lost… It’s motivating and stops me from opening the fridge late at night!! Keeping up with my goal chart as well… last week put me behind a lil but I can still catch up!! Not sure how a workout will go today as I’m working a 10.5 hour day… ugh! Hope you all have a great week!!

Rachel0778

@gemwolf110 That blows about being called in to work on your day off. I hope all the OT is worth it!

@ShyCush6 You're killing it at those raffles! We have them around here too. I may have to try one sometime

@jdelaroy Glad you're back! I hope work doesn't kick your butt too much. Did your doc give you a timeline for getting back into activity?

@Evamutt I'm glad it's not just me!

@ngolden3320 That is so frustrating! Were you still able to make the gym after that?

After my workout this morning I feel loads better and in a much stronger headspace. I also got word from my aunt that she can take my Dad back to the airport which saves me 3 hours of driving and gives me an entire day off to myself (soooo glad I took Monday off in expectation of this). I also pre-planned my workouts down there so I can go with my Grandma to her gym (my Grandma is almost 80 and still working out every day!). My SO even offered to pick up dinner tonight so we can do an impromptu date night! All in all I'm feeling much better today and ready to tackle the rest of this week with a positive attitude.

I think the biggest thing that helped though was that I called my Mom last night and got a good vent in. She's so good at talking me through stuff, I don't know what I'd do without her. I also called my Grandma and loved hearing how excited she was that we were coming. She doesn't get to see us as often as any of us would like so this is a big deal. I'm glad I was able to help put that smile on her face

janetay01

Shy - I hear you about Batman vs Superman. I'm normally quite happy with the super hero movies but that one just didn't do it for me at all! Mind you, I didn't enjoy the last Superman movie - no storyline, just lots of explosions and noise. I have a super hero nut for a husband and I might be starting to get super hero fatigue (ha - is that a real thing??)

Jen - welcome back, good to see you. Take it slowly with the desk load of paper - it will all still be there in the morning and later in the week!

Missy - hoping your working hours settle down. I guess at least you have the light at the end of the tunnel with the new role - it's just frustrating waiting for it to happen.

Rachel - hang in there, you can do this. And once you've had your dad visit, lock the doors for a while. Me time is so important but others don't always get it or realise when you need it. It's easier said than done but you probably need to force the issue a bit and step off the social merry go round - be thoroughly antisocial and look after yourself for a bit.

So yesterday our Chief Executive announced that our office will be moving location at Christmas this year. It's only physically a 5 mile move from where we are but the practicalities of where I live and the new location mean it will double my costs and add about an hour a day to an already long journey. Problem being is that I would leave the house before Alistair woke up and get home after he'd gone to bed. So not great - my manager has told me that he will look at how they can work to make my working arrangements more flexible so we will see what happens. To be honest, it may just be the kick up the backside that I need to take my job hunting seriously! Beyond that, not much happening. Need to get my act together and start working out again as well. Hmmm...there's a theme here, need to kick myself back into gear on a number of levels! Hope you have a good day all - I'm off to bring my food diary up to date!