Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!
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So I was bad at posting yesterday! Lots of great posts I caught up on! Love it! Tuesday was a much better day for me with my journey! Unfortunately my daughter was sick so I worked a half day and my work day was slammed! Ugh! Although that is good and makes eating from boredom non-existent!
Monday I had 14K steps! Tuesday only 9k... but I WILL make up for the shortage today! LOL! Thanks for all those joining in the challenge!!
I have a meeting tonight so I am hoping to get them all in before I leave for it so I am caught up for the day!
Keeping posting and doing great girls! Love all the positive posts!
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Way to go Joan! You can do it and one month will lead to 2 and 3, etc!! Glad I am not the only one with a bad weekend! Water is my goal for this week as well! Let's do this girl!!@ShyCush6 -- sorry you had a rough weekend - but wow -- it looks like you had FUN! And those memories are worth it -- you will get rid of those extra pounds!!
I had a rough weekend, but not because of having fun LOL!! I was just home doing stuff, but did not eat enough protein on saturday, and as a result I was hungry in the evenng, and got into the ice cream, bagels, minature marshmallows -- anything that was in sight!! And I didn't stop with overeating on saturday -- it lead into sunday when Hubby wanted sausage for breakfast, with eggs and pancakes. So needless to say, come sunday nite, I was so upset with myself.
But I had a good day yesterday, and today, so far, I am doing OK. I am trying to drink more water, and keep the sugar and carbs low. I am trying to give up diet soda, but I still do have 1 in the mornings for the caffeine. (I am not a coffee drinker, but I need that kick to get me going) . But last weekend, I had bought some sugar-free Diet Sprite --- thinking that instead of a glass of wine, I would just drink this in the evening. I know they say that artificial sweeteners actually make you crave sugar, and I am starting to believe this! I was doing OK until I drank that soda, and then craved something sweet all evening. Somehow I do OK during the day, but I think evenings are harder for me anyhow.
But it is one day at a time. We can all do this. I have a MFP friend that lost 100 lbs last year - and she said she committed herself to doing this for 1 year. So I am committing myself to do this for 1 month. I am hoping after 1 month that will lead to 2 months, 3 months, etc!
@tazzy2911 - great job on your 4 lbs loss!! Do you like the new WW program? My goal is to get back to my lifetime weight so I can go for free. Like you said, weighing in person really makes a person stick to it.
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bluepoppies777 wrote: »Joan6630 - I can relate! I had a few days last week that I wanted to literally eat the world! And of course busted into the chips and other things. I thought buying "healthy" beet and sweet potato chips would be a good thing. Not when you eat half the bag while sitting on the couch! So I was mad at myself too!
I am so glad that I found this app 3 months ago and connected with awesome people who are in the same boat and struggle with the same things. It's so nice to share and know that I have support and I am not a crazy person who can't control the food intake at times! I wondered today, if you are the type of person who loves food and eating, will you always be that person, even after you lose weight? I kind of think so, that even when I hit my goal I will have to always be aware and working at it. Kind of depressing in a way! But I guess if I know that about myself, then I can learn from it and take action!
I am in that same boat!! I do love food and my family seems to celebrate with food! Everything! Birthdays, anniversaries, sport events... we all love food and beer! Yikes! I have a goal to lose 8 lbs by our family get together in the Dells at the water park... Back into a swim suit... yikes!
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got2rockit wrote: »Hi everyone...I've been lurking on this site for a couple days now. I also like the idea of a place to post regularly. I have been on mfp for awhile. Struggled with actual weightloss, but I have made some positive changes in diet. I love working out, but currently quite inconsistent with it. I need to get back on track! I have a good 50lbs to lose. Lost .6 last week...I'll take it! LOL! I'm a 47 year old mama of 2 teenagers. Married and work full time.
Welcome! Can't wait to join you on the journey! Check in often! 0 -
So I was doing really good before the Christmas break then I got 2 weeks off of work and did not go to the gym once. I then decided to have one too many cheat meals, and when I returned to work I kept right on track with eating bad. I have until April to start dropping the pounds before a family trip to Disney and I do not want to be mistaken for Ursula while I am there. Yes the fact that I am a man with a beard will not stop it from happening kids see what they want to see ( that was a joke)
Welcome!! We would love to have you!! Hope you enjoy it and it helps with your journey! None of us want to look like Ursula! 0 -
bsbprincess wrote: »You GUYS!!! OH.MY.GOSH!!!
I started on MFP on January 2nd.. I quickly dropped about 2 lbs in a couple days, so I wrote that off as just that my stomach was full of new years food lol. I weighed that Monday and I was 187.4. Since then I've barely lost any weight, we're talking under a pound. BUT, today I took my measurements again just hoping for a miracle and I LOST AN INCH AROUND BOTH MY HIPS AND MY WAIST!!! This is SO what I needed today to keep me going.
It's working
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I also love the clothes challenge... I have my skinny jeans and it's the best feeling when they are baggy!! Shooting to get there again soon! Right now fat jeans fit good. =(That's amazing. It definitely comes off slower than your mind wants it to. I just keep telling myself that .8lbs here and .5 lbs there add up over time. I also find that I tend to gain a little before I lose or after working out (not really sure why). I trend my weight on Happy Scales and that prevents a mental panic moment. Taking measurements is great because sometimes you notice that before the scale drops.
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My frustrations are injuries and little pains here and there. Might just be my age. But they're total setbacks!0
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valerierackly74 wrote: »I've been logging and using myfitnesspal again for two weeks, on off for a few years now.. i better get weighed this next few days but i'm dreading it. I think i'm scared its not working. What do you tell yourself so you can believe this is going to work.. I've tried so many times in the past and I just give up at my slow progress.. I don't seem to be able to get under 10 stone..
Believe in yourself! You can do this. It's a slow process but the weight will come off.. whether is is .5, .8 or .2 lbs at a time. (zenjen13 quote) It all adds up and you can do this! We are all here struggling and you are just as strong as the next person! You got this!0 -
LWilkowski wrote: »How do you guys stayed motivated? Weight loss has been a struggle with me for about 25 years. I've now got a friend and we're trying to be accountable to each other in regards to walking more. As usual I do good for the first few days, but then I just loose interest.
We will be accountable with you! Check in with us often! It's great to see others struggling with the same thing so you realize you are not alone! It's also great to see and share your success! We will always cheer you and hopefully motivate you to keep going! Plus once you start seeing results, the motivation builds within yourself!0 -
Love this!
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Woot! Woot! Just hit 10K for the day! Leaving work in 45 min so I can still get ahead some! Proud... started out slow this morning!0
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Woot! Woot! Just hit 10K for the day! Leaving work in 45 min so I can still get ahead some! Proud... started out slow this morning!
Great job! I'm sick today so I'm just a slug but I'm OK with that. I didn't even walk with the Little to the bus this morning BC I felt so crap but forced myself to do the afternoon. Keep it going girls, you're doing great and it's about consistency NOT speed.0 -
#dailycheckin - I had a "i feel like a half busted can of biscuits" kind of day! But I did get a short workout in this AM and a walk at lunch...I ate pretty good stayed below my calories. So we'll see how tmrw goes! Very tired.... tired of winter - LOL - Here in Southern IN - we've only had about 3 DAYS of winter so far!0
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Great job Shyanne!0
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LWilkowski wrote: »How do you guys stayed motivated? Weight loss has been a struggle with me for about 25 years. I've now got a friend and we're trying to be accountable to each other in regards to walking more. As usual I do good for the first few days, but then I just loose interest.
My partner bought me a Fitbit for Christmas, i've found this really good for motivation, I love hitting my step count each day it makes me feel like i've 'beat the Fitbit' and accomplished something haha. I've also found some Fitbit friends through MFP and we've all grouped together to enter challenges and try and beat each others step counts, there's lots of different challenges you can enter. It might not be for everyone, but i'm definitely finding it makes me get up and move around a lot more.
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#dailycheckin - My brain grumbles every time my alarm goes off at 4:45am!! It's so early.... but I was up and ready to sweat this AM! Did PiYo Sweat and who would have thought BURPEES would be done in yoga!! But if you do PiYo Sweat.... you will do BURPEES! Sheesh! Felt good tho! I also finished my day UNDER my calories yesterday!
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17,637 steps yesterday!! Woot! Woot!
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ChangeIsADecision wrote: »#dailycheckin - I had a "i feel like a half busted can of biscuits" kind of day! But I did get a short workout in this AM and a walk at lunch...I ate pretty good stayed below my calories. So we'll see how tmrw goes! Very tired.... tired of winter - LOL - Here in Southern IN - we've only had about 3 DAYS of winter so far!
I'm hoping I don't have one of those days... Woke up with a sore throat and a headache... Fingers crossed they both go away... stepped up the Vitamin C and had a Axio energy drink... Love this stuff!!0 -
My partner bought me a Fitbit for Christmas, i've found this really good for motivation, I love hitting my step count each day it makes me feel like i've 'beat the Fitbit' and accomplished something haha. I've also found some Fitbit friends through MFP and we've all grouped together to enter challenges and try and beat each others step counts, there's lots of different challenges you can enter. It might not be for everyone, but i'm definitely finding it makes me get up and move around a lot more.
Join us on the fitbit challenges! There's about 5 of us from here... Love to have ya! Here' is my profile... www.fitbit.com/user/3RJG54
Isn't it motivating! I just love the challenge part... I am competitive and these girls are really pushing me! It's awesome!0 -
Morning all
So tomorrow me and my fiance are going out to dinner, but we picked this cool stir-fry place where you put everything you want in the bowls (raw) and bring it to the guy that then cooks it on this large round thing right in front of you (and puts it in another bowl of course lol)
So this way I can load up on veggies, just choose chicken, and not use oil (they only use what you put in your bowl, so no worries about them loading my chicken down with oil or butter)... maybe just a bit of teriyaki or BBQ. Something I can find and track. My fiance is already back and tracking calories too! It's a good feeling to inspire him to get healthy too. He's also been very motivating. Telling me he knows I can do this and he's so proud of how well I've been doing. Just makes me want to keep going even more. I also have a wedding to have in a year or a year and a half (still debating date). My arms are HUGE and I have a strapless dress to wear LOL.
Also... I've said this before, but getting a belly ring one day is so high on my NSV goals list, and I would LOVE to get that when I turn 30 this year (in Aug) :P That's probably a bit of a stretch, but as long as I get it before I hit 31. I don't think that would be too late (I'm not one to say anyone's "too old" for anything like that.) I just think it would be a kick *kitten* "30" gift to myself.
Someone earlier asked how we're staying motivated. The above helps me (my fiance, and my goals), but also this forum. SO many supportive people every day. It's amazing having that. I also feel like it's my time. You know how people say that you will only do it when something really clicks? I feel SO focused! So much more than I have in years. I don't feel tempted. I don't feel like I may let myself give up. It doesn't even feel like a possibility, and I love that. I'm also making healthy food choices, so I am getting the most out of my calorie targets. I don't feel deprived. I want SO badly to be one of those before/after success stories, and I really believe I can.
That's another thing keeping me going: Looking at other peoples success stories (under that area in this message board) has really helped make me feel like I can do it. Such amazing changes. We CAN do this!0 -
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That's awesome! It's easy when you are motivated and you see results... You keep going girl!! We'll keep cheering!!RebekahRN83 wrote: »
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bsbprincess wrote: »Morning all
That's another thing keeping me going: Looking at other peoples success stories (under that area in this message board) has really helped make me feel like I can do it. Such amazing changes. We CAN do this!
I highly recommend the success stories if you haven't checked them out!! So amazing!! And they are just regular people like you and me! Way to stay focused and this is your time!! You got this girl!!0 -
My partner bought me a Fitbit for Christmas, i've found this really good for motivation, I love hitting my step count each day it makes me feel like i've 'beat the Fitbit' and accomplished something haha. I've also found some Fitbit friends through MFP and we've all grouped together to enter challenges and try and beat each others step counts, there's lots of different challenges you can enter. It might not be for everyone, but i'm definitely finding it makes me get up and move around a lot more.
Join us on the fitbit challenges! There's about 5 of us from here... Love to have ya! Here' is my profile... www.fitbit.com/user/3RJG54
Isn't it motivating! I just love the challenge part... I am competitive and these girls are really pushing me! It's awesome!
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3 days of good eating, and it feel so good. It is funny how when we eat healthy, we feel so much better about ourselves. Why then do I want to eat sugar and carbs
!!! Last nite I went out to eat with a friend, and proud of myself - had a chefs salad, and water to drink. Was going to have a drink, but decided not to. When I got home, I did have a small glass of wine. Hubby wanted popcorn, and I ate a small bowl. But after I had the popcorn, I wanted ice cream SO bad! I even opened up the freezer to get some, and stopped myself. Because I knew 1 bowl would lead again to a nite of ruining my day. So I grabbed my glass of water, and headed to my sewing room!
This morning, my weight is down 2 lbs, so that is a good feeling. Monday I leave for Michigan to babysit grandsons for a few days. They will be in school, so hoping the weather is nice enough so I can go out walking before having to pick them up from school, and continue to eat healthy!
Hope everyone has a good day! It is suppose to be nice out today, so hoping for a 5 mile walk tonite!0 -
My partner bought me a Fitbit for Christmas, i've found this really good for motivation, I love hitting my step count each day it makes me feel like i've 'beat the Fitbit' and accomplished something haha. I've also found some Fitbit friends through MFP and we've all grouped together to enter challenges and try and beat each others step counts, there's lots of different challenges you can enter. It might not be for everyone, but i'm definitely finding it makes me get up and move around a lot more.
Join us on the fitbit challenges! There's about 5 of us from here... Love to have ya! Here' is my profile... www.fitbit.com/user/3RJG54
Isn't it motivating! I just love the challenge part... I am competitive and these girls are really pushing me! It's awesome!
add me as well if you like, I am also doing the challenge https://www.fitbit.com/user/3YKQTN
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