*Snowflakes to Sunshine* Discussion Week 3 (CLOSED GROUP)
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I'm feeling a little better this week. I feel like this website and my new S2S buddies have been a great inspiration. Thanks everyone!! I am still struggling to find time to exercise though. MY 3 yr old, hubby and job keep me busy. BUT I'm hoping that will change0
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I've been having a rough time
I've decided to work on my eating habits first and hold off on exercising because I find myself overwhelmed. Recovery is hard and while I want to lose weight as much as possible, I won't get anywhere when I feel like a failure every single day which just leads me to binging. Weigh in day is not pretty today 
On a brighter note because positivity needs to be more prominent if I'm going to recover from this crappy disorder, I am figuring out I'm carb sensitive. I just want carbs carbs carbs when I binge. It's triggered by anxiety, but the carbs just keep me going. Therefore, I'm monitoring my carbohydrate intake and increasing my protein and healthy fats. Yesterday I went shopping and I have many fresh veggies to cut. Now I just need to find an easy sour cream and chicken recipe to use
do you like bell peppers? i loooove carbs too!! I cut up a red bell pepper and dip it in some low fat ranch dressing!! YUMMY there is also a yummy dip that you just mix a package of taco seasoning with fat free sour cream it is soooo good and perfect with peppers
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I've been having a rough time I've decided to work on my eating habits first and hold off on exercising because I find myself overwhelmed. Recovery is hard and while I want to lose weight as much as possible, I won't get anywhere when I feel like a failure every single day which just leads me to binging. Weigh in day is not pretty today
On a brighter note because positivity needs to be more prominent if I'm going to recover from this crappy disorder, I am figuring out I'm carb sensitive. I just want carbs carbs carbs when I binge. It's triggered by anxiety, but the carbs just keep me going. Therefore, I'm monitoring my carbohydrate intake and increasing my protein and healthy fats. Yesterday I went shopping and I have many fresh veggies to cut. Now I just need to find an easy sour cream and chicken recipe to use
do you like bell peppers? i loooove carbs too!! I cut up a red bell pepper and dip it in some low fat ranch dressing!! YUMMY there is also a yummy dip that you just mix a package of taco seasoning with fat free sour cream it is soooo good and perfect with peppers
i have about 5 bell peppers to eat up. thanks for the suggestion!0 -
Well I maintained this week which I am okay with I guess. A little discouraging since I saw a loss on the scale yesterday. But I guess that is why we shouldn't weigh everyday. Anyhoo, I did 47 min of exercise last night using some weights and I think that is why I am not seeing a loss today. I always retain water after a workout. Better next week.0
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Well I maintained this week which I am okay with I guess. A little discouraging since I saw a loss on the scale yesterday. But I guess that is why we shouldn't weigh everyday. Anyhoo, I did 47 min of exercise last night using some weights and I think that is why I am not seeing a loss today. I always retain water after a workout. Better next week.
Brandy, Thank you SO much for your comment on my post on the other thread. I really appreciate the support. :happy: I'm sure we will both see a loss next week. Great job getting the exercise in along with the weights and maintaining your weight!! We have to banish this water weight by next week. :laugh: Have a great week!!!0 -
I just want to say everyone is so positive-and I really appreciate all the communication and encouragement! Thanks guys!!!0
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Hi All! Oh how I love this group.
SW: 211.8
W2: 209.2
W3: 206.4
I have found I lose weight best when I:
1. Avoid artificial sweeteners (don't eat anything w/splenda, nutrasweet, etc.)
2. Avoid diet pop (soda)
3. Drink nothing but water
4. Make sure my calorie intake is from a good mix of protein/veggies/fruits/carbs - if I am still in my calorie range, but a big % are from "breads" - I don't lose as much
5. Homemade soup works well for me for some reason...
6. Cardio with intervals (ie: walk @ 3.5 for 2 min, jog @ 5.0 for 2min for a 30 minute period... or on Treadmill @ 3.5-4.0 increase incline every 60 seconds, then once hit top incline, decrease it every 60 seconds).
Hope that helps. Great work all, keep at it! Hugs, Amy0 -
Ok so I'm a little pissed off today. Got on the scale a couple of times this week..(I know, I know) and noticed that I have gained since last week! Well I figure this...I have been under calories, been working my little booty off in exercise this week...so what the heck?
I figured out three things that are most likely the culprit: I didn't drink enough water this week, I am on Depo-Provera and I don't have a normal TOM indicator but if my memory serves me correct...this is the week it should be making a cameo appearance so I am retaining water, AND I am feeling a little "backed up" (I know a little TMI..but hey, we are family right lol). And to add insult to injury, I added sodium to my diary this morning and looked back at this past week...I was only under my sodium intake twice in the whole week!!! Every other day I was either over or right at the 2500! No bueno! So with all that being said..I am praying for a GREAT loss next week. Stepping up my leafy greens, more water, let aunt flow run her course, and getting rid of the high sodium stuff...opting for more salads at lunch time.
ok that is all...I just had to vent a little. But no problem, I am coming on strong next week...starting today!
I think this week hasnt been to hott on anyone!! I didnt weigh in this morning because i forgot until after i had breakfast but i feel llike i am going to see either no loss or a gain!! I have stayed within my calories everyday and worked out atleast an hour everyday!!! I have gone over on sodium but idk i just feel "bigger" today....im not sure what is going on with me but i definately feel bigger than what i did last week!!! its annoying and it almost makes me feel like giving up!!! I have been working my *kitten* off this week---like seriously getting up two hours earlier to workout before school!!! Not to mention the only day that I really ate a lot of calories i like doubled my workout time!!! AHHH!!! i just feel like screaming!! its not fair that I bust my *kitten* and watch what i eat and i am still big! I measured myself today and exactly the same as last week so no loss in inches anywhere....maybe i will measure again tomorrow...not that one day will make a difference but i can hope! I did order a couple of dvd's last night to switch up my workout routine :happy: maybe my body is just getting used to the same workout everyday!! I ordered 30 day Shred and No More Trouble Zones--both are Jillian DVD's!! Has anyone uses these and have success stories with them??? Good Luck everyone on the weigh in today!! and congrats to everyone who has had a loss!!!
Don't give up! I know the feeling though because I felt like I kicked it up a notch with working out! But I know why I gained the weight...so it's ok. I got on the scale this morning and said, "Ok, Krystle no problem...you have been here before, you are experiencing TOM and retaining water from too much sodium....YOU GOT THIS!" So I am looking for any kind of loss, especially after I lower the sodium intake and push more water. You have been doing great girl...you have been working out just as much as me and I know you are pushing it. Give yourself some credit.
By the way, when I first loss half of my weight, it was by doing Jillian workouts. She rocks! A 25 minute workout with some 5lb handweights will WORK YOU! Let me know how it goes!0 -
Ok so I'm a little pissed off today. Got on the scale a couple of times this week..(I know, I know) and noticed that I have gained since last week! Well I figure this...I have been under calories, been working my little booty off in exercise this week...so what the heck?
I figured out three things that are most likely the culprit: I didn't drink enough water this week, I am on Depo-Provera and I don't have a normal TOM indicator but if my memory serves me correct...this is the week it should be making a cameo appearance so I am retaining water, AND I am feeling a little "backed up" (I know a little TMI..but hey, we are family right lol). And to add insult to injury, I added sodium to my diary this morning and looked back at this past week...I was only under my sodium intake twice in the whole week!!! Every other day I was either over or right at the 2500! No bueno! So with all that being said..I am praying for a GREAT loss next week. Stepping up my leafy greens, more water, let aunt flow run her course, and getting rid of the high sodium stuff...opting for more salads at lunch time.
ok that is all...I just had to vent a little. But no problem, I am coming on strong next week...starting today!
Aunt Flow is what it is and life goes on aterwards. One week at time! You wil be fine.......:-) Thanks for sharing!0 -
See below link of a new realilty show coming A&E. I saw it this morning on Good Morning Amercia!! It looks like it is going to be better than The Biggest Loser because they have built in time for the mental issues that plague the morbibly obese.
http://www.aetv.com/heavy/?vid=AETV_Marketing_Horizon_20101228-Heavy_YuMe
I hate I am going to miss it because I do not have cable TV? Does anyone know if they have their shows on line to watch?
I will try to catch up on posts over the weekend. Very busy at work today!
I just wanted to tell everyone to have a good weekend!! One day at at time!0 -
I am feeling ok. I was sick this past week, didn't exercise and the dreaded curse hit me today of all days. I didn't gain any weight so to me that is huge. I always gain when it comes around. So next week I expect a bigger loss than I have been getting. I am starting my exercising again today since I feel almost all the way back to myself.0
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It seems like this was a hard week for a lot of people. But we all have to remember: We didn't sign up for this challenge thinking it would be easy!!! We can do this. We'll all have good weeks and bad weeks, but no matter where we are at the end of this challenge, I hope every single person sticks with it. No matter if you lose 2 lbs or 80 lbs, that will still be a step in the right direction.
It's really hard in practice, but it is actually pretty simple. If you watch your calories and you get in your workouts, you WILL see results. In the words of Sarah Palin, "Don't retreat! Reload!" LOL.
Just know that we will all be here to support everyone in this group until the very end. Take it one day at a time and we'll get there. 0 -
I posted this in week #2 discussion thread ..my bad
my results this week:
I've gained 5lbs I know it do to eating (my calories) on maintenance, not exericising much, and TOM paid me a visit...
I am trying to get my eating under control, especially during TOM, but it's so hard..
What do you do when TOM visits and you want to eat everything in site??? I am constantly hungry. it feels like my sugar levels drop and i get very shaky...this has been happening since my aunt flow started. I eat a great b-fast (regular quick cooked oatmeal with 2oz of 2% milk and some flex seeds) and two hours later I am starving. Help!0 -
I dropped 1lb. I fought for that pound that is for sure, with my TOM this week and retaining a lot of water. I think a lot of us are in the same boat, gaining, maintaining or only seeing 1-2lbs loss, but that's okay!! I think it's a process and next week we are going to see bigger numbers
Don't be hard on yourself, your eating really well, and exercising! That's what your body wants 0 -
I am frustrated myself... I worked my tail off and gained nearly a pound this week. I am not sure why either. I have been well within my calorie goal, usually 1200 to 1500 calories eaten and then usually 500 to 1000 burnt off with exercise. I am lifting weights so I'm wondering if maybe it is a muscle gain? My clothes seem to be fitting a little looser around the waist. I have been drinking a ton of water--8 to 12 glasses a day. Not sure what I can do differently.0
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It seems like this was a hard week for a lot of people. But we all have to remember: We didn't sign up for this challenge thinking it would be easy!!! We can do this. We'll all have good weeks and bad weeks, but no matter where we are at the end of this challenge, I hope every single person sticks with it. No matter if you lose 2 lbs or 80 lbs, that will still be a step in the right direction.
It's really hard in practice, but it is actually pretty simple. If you watch your calories and you get in your workouts, you WILL see results. In the words of Sarah Palin, "Don't retreat! Reload!" LOL.
Just know that we will all be here to support everyone in this group until the very end. Take it one day at a time and we'll get there.
Well said. LIKE button hit!!0 -
Down 2 pounds. So that's 223. Cool!0
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Well, I have read each of the posts so far, and i must say I couldnt agree with WHITTRUSTY more!! I tell myself your same words each time I go to work out and am just mentally and phyiscally exhausted afterwards!! I didn't sign up for this because it was going to be easy!! Each time I want to complain about having to do one more push up, sit up, jumping jack, or whatever, I remind myself that it was one more cookie that got me here!!
This week i have really pushed myself and I am really seeing the results!! I lost 3 lbs!! That is more then I have ever lost in one week. I am dedicated to sticking with this and making this a way of life for me from now on!!!!
Thanks to everyone for sharing your comments, no matter if your up or down, your words encourage and strengthen all of us because we know that we are not alone!!0 -
I recently read an article that stated that lack of sleep plays a big part in weight loss!! I have been researching fitness watches and some of the more expensive ones even tell you how many hours of good sleep you got in the night before. Something to think about!!0
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Hi All! Oh how I love this group.
SW: 211.8
W2: 209.2
W3: 206.4
I have found I lose weight best when I:
1. Avoid artificial sweeteners (don't eat anything w/splenda, nutrasweet, etc.)
2. Avoid diet pop (soda)
3. Drink nothing but water
4. Make sure my calorie intake is from a good mix of protein/veggies/fruits/carbs - if I am still in my calorie range, but a big % are from "breads" - I don't lose as much
5. Homemade soup works well for me for some reason...
6. Cardio with intervals (ie: walk @ 3.5 for 2 min, jog @ 5.0 for 2min for a 30 minute period... or on Treadmill @ 3.5-4.0 increase incline every 60 seconds, then once hit top incline, decrease it every 60 seconds).
Hope that helps. Great work all, keep at it! Hugs, Amy
Thanks for your suggestions and congratulations on your weightloss. I pretty much flat-lined this week but I know my eating is much improved and my exercise is coming around so I will just be patient! One of my goals is to get off my blood pressure medication. I ran out two days ago and checking my BP w/o meds. Day 2 and I'm hanging in there. I'll keep checking my BP each morning but for now I'm off. (I did check w/my pharmacist to make sure this was a med I could stop/start without any other side effects.)
Based on your suggestions, I am going to up the water this week and keep cutting back on the artificial sweeteners.0 -
Hmm...I wonder about something. I know they say if women live together often their TOM tend to adjust and get in sync. As I read so many of these posts I'm starting to wonder if it can happen through a challenge group on a message board? :noway: Getting ready to start....:blushing:0
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I posted this in week #2 discussion thread ..my bad
my results this week:
I've gained 5lbs I know it do to eating (my calories) on maintenance, not exericising much, and TOM paid me a visit...
I am trying to get my eating under control, especially during TOM, but it's so hard..
What do you do when TOM visits and you want to eat everything in site??? I am constantly hungry. it feels like my sugar levels drop and i get very shaky...this has been happening since my aunt flow started. I eat a great b-fast (regular quick cooked oatmeal with 2oz of 2% milk and some flex seeds) and two hours later I am starving. Help!
Try cutting the carbs during that time. Lean protein, good fats, fruits and veggies only for 4 days, no breads, rice, cereals. For some reason once you eat grains, your body just wants more and more. If you know when it will come, start the day before with the no grains diet and see if it helps. Make sure you get extra iron and a supplement for the B vitamins to rebuild blood cells.
I am frustrated this week, like so many have posted, that while doing everything "right", I lost less than a pound. I know retention of both types is part of it, but I need some positive reinforcement from that scale!
I'm also at that point that I've gotten to other times during "health-kicks" where the diet is getting easier, but exercising is getting harder. I can say no to food I used to be powerless against, I can cook and really enjoy healthy foods, and many days I just don't have the appetite to eat all of my allotted calories. Unfortunately, I make excuses to avoid my Y class, to shorten my time on the Kinect Personal Trainer, and to skip yoga all-together. So far I've mostly kept myself on goal, but it's getting harder. I really don't like exercise, and while I know I need to do it for the rest of my life, it exhausts me just to think about. I do feel better generally after a good work-out, but that is more of a satisfaction at having done it than an actual physical uplift. I have never felt "runner's high" or pleased about DOMS. I just don't care for it. I am completely uncoordinated, so don't recommend Zumba or another dance based program, that's not an option. I like variety, so that's why I go to this particular Y class and use the Kinect "Your Shape" program, but even with that, I feel like it's getting harder and harder to just get my butt up and moving.
I don't expect any magic answer, I just needed to say it. I find if I write it here, I feel accountable to everyone. I am in this challenge to get to my goal, to get healthy, and to stay there. So as much as I don't want to get up at 5:15 most mornings, I will do it, and maybe I will like it someday.0 -
Today has been sort of a monumental day. 1st, it was our S2S weigh in day and I have to say i was super happy to have lost 4 lbs. Also, it was really the 1st day that I really noticed and that OTHERS really noticed my weight loss- like all of the sudden it became visible. I had taken today off from work but went in quickly this morning because today was also the beginning and offiial weigh in for my company's biggest loser competition... I weighed in and raced to the gym where I RAN (well jogged actually) on a treadmill, which I haven't done in easily 2-3 years. The biggest problem: I feel kinda blah about it... I really hope it's just PMS or something but I just feel kinda bluesy about everything right now and I really hope I can fix that soon. I know I can only benefit by losing weight and feeling healthy so I want to continue but it's definitely more difficult when you're just not getting that super endorphin rush... in fact, just the opposite... boo :ohwell:0
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That is so cool that others have noticed your hard work!! Keep it up...and congrats on the running!Today has been sort of a monumental day. 1st, it was our S2S weigh in day and I have to say i was super happy to have lost 4 lbs. Also, it was really the 1st day that I really noticed and that OTHERS really noticed my weight loss- like all of the sudden it became visible. I had taken today off from work but went in quickly this morning because today was also the beginning and offiial weigh in for my company's biggest loser competition... I weighed in and raced to the gym where I RAN (well jogged actually) on a treadmill, which I haven't done in easily 2-3 years. The biggest problem: I feel kinda blah about it... I really hope it's just PMS or something but I just feel kinda bluesy about everything right now and I really hope I can fix that soon. I know I can only benefit by losing weight and feeling healthy so I want to continue but it's definitely more difficult when you're just not getting that super endorphin rush... in fact, just the opposite... boo :ohwell:0 -
I've been having a rough time I've decided to work on my eating habits first and hold off on exercising because I find myself overwhelmed. Recovery is hard and while I want to lose weight as much as possible, I won't get anywhere when I feel like a failure every single day which just leads me to binging. Weigh in day is not pretty today
On a brighter note because positivity needs to be more prominent if I'm going to recover from this crappy disorder, I am figuring out I'm carb sensitive. I just want carbs carbs carbs when I binge. It's triggered by anxiety, but the carbs just keep me going. Therefore, I'm monitoring my carbohydrate intake and increasing my protein and healthy fats. Yesterday I went shopping and I have many fresh veggies to cut. Now I just need to find an easy sour cream and chicken recipe to use
Healthy, what can we do for you? Are you getting enough of the right kinds of foods? Are you drinking any water? How can we help you??0 -
Well there was some good news for me today...I went to the mall to find an outfit for tomorrow night (celebrating my bday with my girlfriends) and went to Torrid (love their clothes, but will be so glad to not pay double the price because I weigh more) And all of my jeans are 20 and 22's I knew that they had been getting too big, but I refuse to by more clothes...only to lose more weight! And the sales girl brought me a size 18...and they fit! With room in the waist! Woooooooo! I was so happy! All I could think about was I am only 4 sizes away from my goal of a 10 and by the end of the challenge...I could be there!
So it goes to show that inches make a huge difference, although the number on the scale can be mentally gratifying its good to know that my hard work is paying off and it will soon with the numbers as well!
So ladies! Like I always say...let's freaking DO THIS! We have 4 and a half months (18 weeks to get there)! Turn it up, keep it positive and stay focused on our goal.0 -
Sw: 207
Cw: 204.8
This week wasn't my best. I started a new semester and I wasn't able to exercise as much as I should have, so I need to make out a daily routein that fits my schedule. At least I didn't gain 0 -
Well there was some good news for me today...I went to the mall to find an outfit for tomorrow night (celebrating my bday with my girlfriends) and went to Torrid (love their clothes, but will be so glad to not pay double the price because I weigh more) And all of my jeans are 20 and 22's I knew that they had been getting too big, but I refuse to by more clothes...only to lose more weight! And the sales girl brought me a size 18...and they fit! With room in the waist! Woooooooo! I was so happy! All I could think about was I am only 4 sizes away from my goal of a 10 and by the end of the challenge...I could be there!
So it goes to show that inches make a huge difference, although the number on the scale can be mentally gratifying its good to know that my hard work is paying off and it will soon with the numbers as well!
So ladies! Like I always say...let's freaking DO THIS! We have 4 and a half months (18 weeks to get there)! Turn it up, keep it positive and stay focused on our goal.
Congrats!! That is awesome! I am so ready to be able to go into a regular store and buy clothes.0 -
yes i think this group provides great support! i'm so happy to be a part of it! what is the link to the weigh in?0
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That is awesome Krystle! Maybe we should put our measurements too. I am so looking forward to the day my pants are loose in the waist!!0
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