WEIGHT NO MORE -- February 2019
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It is funny how @cyndiesstuff posted about self talk this morning. I was just thinking about the same thing. I started out beating myself up because I still want to have chocolate so much. But for some reason, not purposely, I turned it around. I don't really feel that way any more about any other candy, chips, cookies, fast food, and a lot of other food I avoid. Well, peanut butter but not having an open jar around has really has helped. There was a time I would have fast food for lunch almost every day, eat junk food, not exercise, order out without caring about the calories or if it was healthy. Don't get me wrong, I didn't like being fat but I also didn't do anything to change that. I wouldn't dare get in a kayak or on a bike! I would be embarrassed how I looked. Now I really don't care how I look when I am exercising. I am sure it isn't pretty but it isn't going to hold me back. I actually did a climbing obstacle course on a cruise with my daughter. I didn't care how my chubby self looked. I did well too. That is the hardest thing to wrap my head around, I think I am going to do horrible and I actually do pretty well, or at least average. Remember my bike story in Amsterdam? I almost walked away and ended up being one of the best. I haven't had any amazing losses but just how much of a different person I am as far as eating and exercising. I am going to be proud of that. I am going to continually have to tweek my diet and kick up my exercise but I am going to be kinder to myself. I have come a long way.
So my 2019 self is going to not hold back trying new things because of her age or size. I am going to remember my successes before when I tried new things and not expect to do poorly.
I am also going to remind myself I am not going to die of hunger. I can wait for the next meal or snack I have planned for the day. On that note, I am doing better listening to my body and not eating everything on my plate when I go out. It was starting to be a source of embarrassment how much I eat. Now I can stop when I am filling up, I usually tell myself that it is really good and I know I want to finish it but if I do, I will feel sick and tired. I hate that feeling so that has been helping for the most part.
I still have to figure out about the chocolate...probably a ban in my house. Or brushing my teeth when I want it.
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@phoebe112476 I am glad curves is working out for you. It is so convenient too. You really have a great exercise plan now! It is funny how our body seems to reject some of the junk we used to eat regularly. I have a weird thing with fat. Some things (not all) with a lot of fat, especially donuts, I get a film of fat on the roof of my mouth. I also can't really eat fast food either as it leaves me fast too. Lol! I totally recommend going to consignment shops. I got brand new things and I still can't get over how cheap that jacket was! The first one I went to I had no luck and then I started finding things. They can be hit or miss.
@CassieGetsFit2013 I miss your posts too. Hope all is well . Check in with us even if it is quick. xoxo2 -
Mrsbell8well wrote: »I have been thinking a lot lately about how hard dieting is. The weighing, measuring, logging, restrictions, frustrations, discipline and the sheer battle with our bodies and mind.
Last night I asked my wife on a scale of 1-10 how “hard” she thinks my “diet” has been with 10 being the hardest. She gave it a 2-4. So in other words... not hard at all. I have to agree with her. If I’m hungry I eat an orange or an apple or a small hand full of almonds. Or a delicious plate or bowl of something super yummy. If I’m not hungry, I don’t eat. Even if it’s meal time. Easy as can be. I feel great. The weight flys off. Easy.
Gagging on food, seeing my weight increase each month, buying my first clothing in size 3X, measuring, weighing, logging, obsessing with ways to force myself to eat large quantities of animal protein and dairy products because they are good for me...now that was hard. Really hard.
So I guess my point is...this journey doesn’t have to be hard. There is a vast difference between being on a diet and making a lifestyle change.
Everything has changed. I am more lighthearted, more confident, and I have found my groove. This way of life is very sustainable for me. It’s a joy. I was writing in my new planner some pages for my February set up. I wrote on one note page “I love my life”. I just sat and stared at that page.
I recognize the wonderful freedom to find our own individual path to love, joy, health and success.
Hoping this month of love we all take time to find our groove.
You are definitely on the right path and your body is healing! I am so happy for you!1 -
@Shirin_K great job finding balance! Your setting yourself up for success.
@sleepymom5 I buy all organic products as much as possible. But I don’t stress too much if I have to use a mainstream zucchini etc. I try to be extra careful though with the dirty dozen. I do order a few extra things on line sometimes. My local small neighborhood Walmart carries a good assortment of organics. I also visit the local co-op after my major shopping to pick up a few extra items like raw local honey and dried elderberries. But for the most part I eat a pretty simple plan. Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables cooked and raw. Lots of raw nuts. Beans, lentils and legumes. Grains...oats, brown rice, quinoa. Almond milk, Miyoko vegan butter for my homemade tortillas. Dads pintos are a staple. We can be friends on Pinterest if you like. I’m an addict. I pin all the time and cook from there often.
My lifestyle allows me to prep as much or as little as I want.
Ok...I have a small secret confession. I buy a freezer full of frozen meals for Molly. And Skylynn. If I skip dinner there is always something they can quickly grab. Healthy choice, Amy’s, lean cuisine organics. I’m not proud of this but it really helps alleviate mealtime worries if I’m too tired or just not hungry.3 -
@sleepymom5 - how about dark chocolate? It takes a LONG time to get used t me (I am a Cadbury milk chocolate lover) but it does get better. I buy Green & Blacks 85% dark chocolate and only have 3 little squares.
Yesterday was a pretty good day, got in my steps and yoga and lots of water! We went out grocery shopping and church last night and ate at Culver’s - I did not have any frozen custard albeit I LOVE it! Hubs and I did share some fries 😁
Today we will finish our grocery shopping in the cities (Costco) and maybe hit half priced books or a consignment shop - who knows!
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@sleepymon5 this is what I picked out to wear with my jeans. Molly and I are going away to her sisters country home for a romantic valentines get away. Ck out the cute bag. And it has a matching little purse. Even my new hat matches lol.6 -
Mrsbell8well wrote: »Ok...I have a small secret confession. I buy a freezer full of frozen meals for Molly. And Skylynn. If I skip dinner there is always something they can quickly grab. Healthy choice, Amy’s, lean cuisine organics. I’m not proud of this but it really helps alleviate mealtime worries if I’m too tired or just not hungry.
Walmart has their own line of Whole30 frozen meals! I had one and it was darn good and prices were great. Maybe an ideal for Molly and Skylynne1 -
@phoebe112476 that’s great about your outfit fitting! Sure is fun isn’t it?
@sleepymom5 and yes you are doing so great! I do remember Amsterdam!
@cyndiesstuff love your thoughts for this month! For today everything is possible one day at a time.0 -
twyla77
Week 1
Weigh in day: Sunday Feb 3
Previous Weight: 125.2
Todays Weight: 124.8
there’s a cold snap going on right now, and i’m spending the weekend hibernating. Yesterday i did literally nothing, watched Netflix and snuggled with my bunny all day. Today i’ll do meal prep and get ready for the cold week ahead! Happy to have a lazy weekend every now & then!3 -
@twyla77 ahhhh didn’t you just hit your goal??? 🎉0
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@carlsoda thanks for the tip. I will ck it out0
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Daily log in for: Saturday
Logged: Yes, over
Water: Not tracking anymore as I'm satisfied with the amount I drink
Steps and Exercise: 30 minute strength training; 5,510 steps
Rest day for the most part. Kept waiting for the "big" storm to arrive but it just rained although our phones kept blowing up with weather alerts. Snow finally arrived this morning.
Done with my walk already this morning... ready to hibernate and watch the snow fall. I hope we at least get enough snow so I can snowshoe tomorrow.
@sleepymom5 Great, professional outfit. I'm fashion challenged LOL
Your outfit is cute @Mrsbell8well
@phoebe112476 I'm glad you enjoyed Curves. The one in our town closed before I could try it but I was curious how it was. Maybe one will open again some day.
WTG @twyla77
Hoping everyone has a great Sunday!
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Username: CassieGetsFit2013
Weigh in Week: 5 or 1?
Weigh in day: Sunday
Previous weight: 183.8
Today's weight: 184
Thought I would have gained more. TOM just arrived and it was my second week going without counting calories and not just not counting, but eating whatever I wanted, and when. A complete mess over here. Haven't been checking in here and miss all of you. Will come back with a better update later.
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@Mrsbell8well your outfit is very cute. I love the bag.
@cyndiesstuff my son is doing well thank you. For a 21 year old who has depression and anxiety he has handled this situation like a champ. He is counting down the days to get his colosotmy bag removed and he's not thrilled that he has to drink that awful drink on Thursday but other than that we are close to the end. Then we only worry about therapy for his hand.
@sleepymom5 I love chocolate, it's one of my weakness. I have learned to love dark chocolate because it's supposed to be healthy for you.
I went food shopping today and bought some new foods for my new lifestyle change. A few gluten free items, asparagus, and almond milk. I have only eaten asparagus once so this should be interesting. I was going to get almond butter but I was not paying $12 for something I am barely going to eat. Eating healthy is expensive. $6 for a loaf of bread, good thing you can freeze it because that would go bad. I was laughing away in the store. This better work is all I can say.4 -
Today is a mandatory overtime day for us, so I walked in with my head down, no eye contact with the reporters camped out around the building. They of course do not know me from a hole in the wall but we were warned that some were trying to get quotes from anyone they could manage to talk to. What a mess.
Positive side is I am choosing not to attend a carb fest / superbowl party tonight when I get out of here. I thiink I will be home in time for the second half of the game, and intend to make it a low key evening. Such a beautiful day (mid 60's) it's a shame to waste it indoors, but perhaps I can squeeze in a night time walk later on.
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@eyesopennow I love night time walks especially with this warmer weather.
@ljdanny good luck this week with your new lifestyle change. Your right sometimes it does take awhile to learn to like something new. I work really hard to make sure I have plenty of food that I love. Whether it’s my favorite apples, lemon balls, or hummus and raw vegetables. And I love special treats. A big rule of mine too is to never go hungry. If I’m feeling hungry, I eat. Even if it’s a nibble. I keep my body fueled. I actually don’t get hungry very often so I now mainly eat to fuel.
A treat I’m looking forward to is Skylynn’s raw chocolate raspberry truffle cake she made for tonight’s dessert.
I’m praying for your son. It’s sobering to think how fast someone’s life can change. I’m so glad he’s getting better.1 -
Skylynn’s cake is made with dates, walnuts and raw cacao. Organic raspberries.
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@Sleepymom5 Looking great in your business outfit!
And thank you - it’s an old pic before I started losing weight but it’s one of my favorite bc of all my plants
@cyndiesstuff I love houseplants and gardening
I had around 100 plants inside but I downgraded before winter bc it was quite a lot of work and I felt tiny bit overwhelmed and I got some bugs in some too so I lost a couple. I have prob around 60-70 now
I also have a lot of flowers in my front yard. Last year a little too much lol 😂 I need to make better plan for this spring/summer
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Sorry for individual posts it won’t let me squeeze 3 pics in one for some reason.
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What a beautiful garden @lenka1 !!1
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@Mrsbell8well Your Valentine outfit is amazeballs cute! Please let us see you all dressed up in it!
@lenka1 Holy cow, your plants are awesome and you are beautiful yourself! The only plants I have indoors are fake, lol!
Pretty proud of myself today. I made "game day dip," which is an unholy mix of sausage, cream cheese, and rotel. Not at all healthy. But it's the Super Bowl and we're not going to shirk tradition. Instead of having chips with it, though, I served it with celery and carrot chips for the hubs and myself. It tasted just as good, and I avoided so many calories and sodium bypassing the chips! I'm also skipping the alcohol, and am settling in to do some school work with my water by my side.
What was said earlier about self talk is so right and so critical. I noticed this week that my voice is changing in that, instead of saying "you've been so good, you deserve to indulge" like it used to do, my self talk is starting to sound like, "you've been doing so great - don't break the streak!"
Now if I can start talking myself into getting all my school work done....
End the week strong my friends!!! Love ya!5 -
Hello Team Weight No More. I am adding a late entry to your team. Please welcome @lcdube01 to the team!!2
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Steps
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@lcdube01 Welcome! We are glad you're here! You'll find this group to be very supportive of you if you allow them to be. All that is asked is to come here as often as you can and help US reach our goals. If you want, read back over the rest of this thread and you'll "meet" our team leads and the rest of this crazy bunch. We're all here for one thing: to lose weight and get healthy. Okay that's two things.
Tell us something about yourself, and what you want to achieve.1 -
So yesterday was a very good first day of our February challenge.
Daily check-in Feb 3:
I logged my food and stayed within my calorie goal
Steps = 14,074
Drank plenty of water
I'm really trying to limit my intake of Coke Zero. I drank quite a lot of it, but lately I've managed to go several days without before having 1/2 cans.
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JANUARY WEEK 5 WINNERS...
TEAM % LOST
1st - WaistAways - 0.47%
2nd - Trimstones - 0.25%
3rd - Weight No More - 0.20%
TEAM LBS LOST
1st - WaistAways - 17.9
2nd - Trimstones - 14.5
3rd - Weight No More - 10.6
INDIVIDUAL % LOST
1st - @Bear479 - 3.19%
2nd - @kmfeig87 - 2.59%
3rd - @Nstephenson01 - 2.48%
INDIVUDUAL LBS LOST
1st - @Digger61 - 6
2nd - @Bear479 - 5.7
3rd - @19shmoo69 - 5.0
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@Digger61 @Andreabroadley @anndeemarie
@AustinRuadhain @jenready
@19shmoo69 @Mrsbell8well
1st - Weight No More - 701,932
2nd - Trimstones - 641,064
3rd - Workout Warriors - 452,3982 -
JANUARY GRAND FINALE WINNERS...
TEAM % LOST
1st - WaistAways - 1.55%
2nd - Mission Slimpossibles - 1.37%
3rd - Weight No More - 1.22%
TEAM LBS LOST
1st - Mission Slimpossibles - 79.8
2nd - Workout Warriors - 72.8
3rd - Weight No More - 66.1
INDIVIDUAL % LOST
1st - @AustinRuadhain - 7.93%
2nd - @Trinalong79 - 6.89%
3rd - @SaraMakingChanges - 6.05%
INDIVUDUAL LBS LOST
1st - @Navydaddjtc - 14
2nd - @SaraMakingChanges - 13.8
3rd - @AustinRuadhain - 13.6
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@daisytripp @Andreabroadley @pjmfitforme
@Astrue @Lenka1
@Navydaddjtc @Ashleigh1178
1st - Weight No More - 4,162,540
2nd - Trimstones - 4,054,188
3rd - Workout Warriors - 3,530,3011 -
@lenka1 I love all your plants and flowers
@CassieGetsFit2013 glad you checked in
@lcdube01 welcome to our team! @eyesopennow gave a great intro on how to participate. Thanks Mike
Congrats tean for sticking together and having such a great January team!!!
@AustinRuadhain is the other team member that I was referring to that has so easily and rapidly lost over 100 pounds. I reached out to her to ask more about what she was doing. I love learning from others.
We have a 70 degrees day forecast this week and 3-4 days snow next week. It’s a wild wacky winter. And OMG...yesterday Molly said “ do you realize in 4 months from today you will be swimming in the pool?????” That can’t be possible...can it???2
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