Snowflakes to Sunshine* Discussion Week 4 (CLOSED GROUP)
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Hey gals -
Odd thing happened to me yesterday and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced the same thing...
I woke up famished and after a big breakfast, decent dinner, and a big supper I was still starving. Not the starving where you know it is just your body adjusting, but actual stomach growling and feeling faint kind of hungry. I went over my calories by about 600 because I thought that maybe my body needed a little boost after beings sick for a week and all the cold weather we've been having.
Today I'm still feeling hungry, but its not nearly as bad.
Anyone else have this happen to them or have an ideas on what is going on here?
Try drinking water...sometimes your body reacts with hunger pains and growling tummy when you are actually thirsty..and not hungry. Even though you may be getting in your 64ounces in a day...depending on your weight and/or activity level, you may need to replenish your body with more.0 -
Feeling very discouraged today
last week I didnt exercise was sick so I just focused on my food. Lost 2lbs. I have worked out this week and ate well and have been the same weight. Sodium isnt high, not that time of the month, really I can't explain why. Just don't know if maybe I am working out too much? I guess we will see what happens Friday but its driving me crazy! 0 -
Feeling very discouraged today last week I didnt exercise was sick so I just focused on my food. Lost 2lbs. I have worked out this week and ate well and have been the same weight. Sodium isnt high, not that time of the month, really I can't explain why. Just don't know if maybe I am working out too much? I guess we will see what happens Friday but its driving me crazy!
I would think because you didn't work out any last week and you have added it back in this week, your body is holding onto some water weight to repair your muscles as they are being worked out. As Krsytle said above, "this too shall pass". Once your body adjusts, you will drop it. Just keep going!0 -
Thank you so much for your reply!! And you are so right, I feel the same way about eating. I feel like if I sit down to eat what everyone else is I think "This is why your overweight and uncomfortable!!". I am going to try journeling!! Whether on here or on pen and paper, just voicing it and owning it has helped me already today!!Thanks again!!0
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As for me this week, I am so proud that I have done really well keeping my sodium in check. And, girls let me tell you come Friday, that scale is going to pay off!!!! I have been taking a peek here and there and I am super stoked.
Krys- I think you are absolutely doing the right thing by waiting to take a trip so you can continue to focus on getting yourself healthy. A lot of times we take a step back, not realizing we were not ready for what was coming and it can really throw us off. So it is good that you recognize you still need time to put your energy into you!
(Bear with me, this seems all over the place but I promise it will all come together by the end! LOL)
This week has not been the greatest sleep-wise for me. My little boy still sleeps in the bed with us and he twists, turns, kicks, snores, and yells out in his sleep. Monday night I only got about 3 hrs of sleep and I swear Tuesday night I was awake ALL FREAKING night long. So yesterday I had a mandatory meeting to go to after work and it was in a city an hour from where I live. Dinner (catered & provided by company) was great but I had no idea how many calories I was consuming. Plus with an hour ride back home (everyone from my office carpooled together) some people wanted to stop for snacks and I caved and had a coke and small bag of chips. I got home at 10:30pm (my husband & kids were already in bed) and I just had to get some exercise in to burn off some of the unknown calories. My husband got up around 11:15pm and was surprised to see me in the living room doing exercise. He told me with my lack of sleep lately he figured I would be passed out asleep. I said "Nope, gotta exercise!" So all that just to say, I'm starting to feel the same way about needing to do some kind of exercise daily. I really feel for the first time like I just might go the distance this time. And it feels good!!
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That is so awesome...I definitely know the feeling of saying to yourself, "Wow, I kindof like this exercise and nutrition thing" Thats so great! I am really proud of you.0 -
Feeling very discouraged today last week I didnt exercise was sick so I just focused on my food. Lost 2lbs. I have worked out this week and ate well and have been the same weight. Sodium isnt high, not that time of the month, really I can't explain why. Just don't know if maybe I am working out too much? I guess we will see what happens Friday but its driving me crazy!
Dont be discouraged girl...as you know, I went through the same thing the past two weeks.. First bit of advice STAY OFF THE SCALE UNTIL FRIDAY lol, no but seriously...like we always say on here...too many fluctuations in your body for that. Also, make sure you are giving your body adequate rest between workouts. I learned this all too well, I can't do Zumba and 30 Day Shred...every single day, back to back! It takes too much of a toll on my body and my muscles are way too tight and retaining water. So I will just end by saying, everything will be fine and will equal out. You have two day before weigh-in...just keep doing what you are doing and try some light cardio in the morning on Thursday...and just rest....No harm in that right Keep up the hard work! 0 -
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Happy Hump-Day snowflakes :happy:
I have to tell you guys about my binge last night!!---ok so since i have been stuck at the same weight since the first weigh in i am assuming I am at another plateau!!---man these things are frustraiting and I tend to hit one about every two or three pounds....I have no idea why my body does this it just does. I dont do anything differently I dont cheat but i just stay the same every week. The only way I have figured out how to get the scale to move is to have a cheat day....more like a binge day---I ate over 2000 cals yesterday!! Steak n Shake is seriously one of the most fatty places to eat ever...hence the name bahahahah!!!:laugh:
Well I am hoping that having a day like yesterday will trick my body into losing again, even if its just a pound i will be happy!! I'm not sure why I dont lose i just dont lose weight at a consistent rate....a pound here and there and then ill be stuck for a month....not fair but we get the body God gives us, all we can do is try to improve it!!
I got up this morning and worked out, I tried to keep the calorie burn at a reasonable level so I will definately reach my 1200 net cals today!!! This week has been a lot different than the previous weeks for me so maybe, just maybe i will see a bit of a loss I am done being sad and depressed over my weight, I am just trying to stay positive and understand that my body just doesnt lose weight at a consistent rate like most people....i am actually considering going to the doctor to have my thyroid checked to see if maybe that is the reason....
I hope you fine ladies have a wonderful wednesday!!! Stay strong and positive this week :happy:0 -
I've been eating terribly lately, and not working out much cause of my back. I've taken a few walks this week, which were nice, especially with a jump in the temperature, but the eating is getting to me. I have so many healthy things in the house and fridge, but I keep reaching for (the family's) cookies and leftover birthday cake instead of salad!
I have to keep the goal in mind!! And drink more water when I want to reach for sweets!
menorato... It's the same thing with me, and things that I haven't eaten in years, but I find that I'm kind of still eating them. I'm such a boredom eater!!! That's 1/2 the reason I'm looking for a job. I really need something to occupy my time...I have twice now allowed myself to have a "treat" like the reese's peanut butter cup last week and the cinnabon minibon today. I can't believe I will say this again, but I didn't really like them! They didn't taste the way I remember them tasting! So, I suppose that is a good thing.
miss_amy... Keep up the good work, and get back here and be motivated!hey everyone! sorry i've been nonexistant lately! i swear i haven't given up (although i was losing motivation being gone from the boards here!). so my weight the past few weeks i was fluctuating the same 2-3lbs on the scale and i was getting so frustrated. i'm pretty sure i was on a mini-plateau. i decided to take it easy last week and did a few good workouts and ate a little more than normal and sure enough, i lost 2.8lbs this past week! i guess my body just needed a change to wake it up! i'm so happy. i've lost 4.8lbs so far in this challenge and i'm hoping to catch up to get me back on track to lose 40 by june 1st. i honestly will be happy to lose 30-35 in this time, but i'm going to fight and try to get to that 40! keep up the great work everyone! we are kickin some butt!!
I'm taking Jacki's lead and putting this out there too: I want to do 2 hours at the gym tomorrow evening, and go from there. They don't really offer any classes that I'm interested in on Fridays, but I'm sure I'll need the day to recover from those 2 hours anyway.Just putting a couple of goals I have for myself out there!
I plan to workout everyday this week and do something new. What I have planned is a class tonight and a personal training session for Wednesday. Wish me luck! I still need to book a sessions with a personal trainer too. Good luck Jacki!
Stay hydrated Kaylasmom...I am having trouble eating right today....I've been grazing, going from the fridge to the pantry....I feel like eating stuff that I shouldn't and I am thinking I might have to just go to bed to keep myself honest!! I guess theres always water, water, water! lol!:bigsmile: I know the feeling all too well. Graze on healthy things. Try an apple! (Which reminds me, I just bought some the other day, and they are so good.)
Right on yellowfairy!! (PS - Your cat looks a lot like mine!)Hope everyone is having a great week so far. We can do this-and we are going to be so HOT for June!
Me too... :blushing: But I've only weighed twice this weeks so far. :indifferent: I feel lost. :blushing:I know-I am not supposed to weigh every day-but I *need* to know!
I need to get into THAT groove!!This is so me! Everytime I say I am going to rest...I still end up exercising...because I feel like I HAVE to do it, in order not to lose sight of what I need to do and to not mess up my routine. Plus...my body just loves it! LOL
ttv2004... I'm sure we've all been there. Keep with it and your body will come around.Feeling very discouraged today last week I didnt exercise was sick so I just focused on my food. Lost 2lbs. I have worked out this week and ate well and have been the same weight. Sodium isnt high, not that time of the month, really I can't explain why. Just don't know if maybe I am working out too much? I guess we will see what happens Friday but its driving me crazy!
CuteMommy... I used to have those high-calorie days when I was eating really low-calorie (when I lost the first 55 lbs), and it always seemed to work to get my weight loss rolling again. If you do go to the doctor, I hope they can figure out a reason for your concerns, because when I go to mine, they never find anything wrong with me... That's why I like seeing a naturopathic doctor. They seem to take my complaints into consideration more.i am actually considering going to the doctor to have my thyroid checked to see if maybe that is the reason....0 -
Feeling very discouraged today last week I didnt exercise was sick so I just focused on my food. Lost 2lbs. I have worked out this week and ate well and have been the same weight. Sodium isnt high, not that time of the month, really I can't explain why. Just don't know if maybe I am working out too much? I guess we will see what happens Friday but its driving me crazy!
You just to give you body time to catch up. Keep on Keeping on! You got this girl!0 -
Hey everyone!! Sorry I've been kind of MIA the last couple of days; Med School tests will do that to you!
Glad to see everyone is working hard! Hope this week goes well for everyone!
I went to the gym today even though I REALLY didn't want to. Glad I did, because I ran a whole mile for the first time in my life!! I usually have to stop and walk! And I did it in 10:45! Now I can keep going and work toward running a whole 5K! Who knows, I might become a runner...I've always wanted to be one of those... 0 -
Oh! And I forgot to mention that I tried on all my skinniest clothes; the ones I was wearing when I was 185 when I got married. And almost all of them FIT!!! I'm going to Mexico for Spring Break in 6 weeks and I can't wait to wear them!! It feels so good to have clothes to wear in warm weather. This would normally be a time when I would feel bad about myself, but thankfully, I started losing weight before I even knew I was going to go to Mexico! Yay me! 0
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Oh! And I forgot to mention that I tried on all my skinniest clothes; the ones I was wearing when I was 185 when I got married. And almost all of them FIT!!! I'm going to Mexico for Spring Break in 6 weeks and I can't wait to wear them!! It feels so good to have clothes to wear in warm weather. This would normally be a time when I would feel bad about myself, but thankfully, I started losing weight before I even knew I was going to go to Mexico! Yay me!
Great job! I know that has to feel awesome. I have clothes sitting in my closet from where I had lost weight before I got pregnant with my son. I can't wait to get back into them. I probaby still have another 15 lbs to lose before they will fit. But I will eventually will get back into them and then even smaller ones!0 -
Oh! And I forgot to mention that I tried on all my skinniest clothes; the ones I was wearing when I was 185 when I got married. And almost all of them FIT!!! I'm going to Mexico for Spring Break in 6 weeks and I can't wait to wear them!! It feels so good to have clothes to wear in warm weather. This would normally be a time when I would feel bad about myself, but thankfully, I started losing weight before I even knew I was going to go to Mexico! Yay me!
Great job! I know that has to feel awesome. I have clothes sitting in my closet from where I had lost weight before I got pregnant with my son. I can't wait to get back into them. I probaby still have another 15 lbs to lose before they will fit. But I will eventually will get back into them and then even smaller ones!
I know! I'm so glad I can fit into my old clothes and now I can't wait until they don't fit anymore because they're too big! I only got part of the way the last time I lost weight. This time I'm going all the way, no matter what! 0 -
Good afternoon snowflakes....
Funny that the topic of clothes is on the thread because I was looking at my favorite "used to fit" pieces this morning and that motivated me away from macys.com and gap.com sales that are running online right now. I've got a wardrobe waiting for me. Thanks for the reminder of motivation.0 -
Going to do some "career wear" shopping today....need an outfit for an interview tomorrow. We will see what size I truly am now. Should be interesting....but I am feeling good about weighing in tomorrow. I haven't been over doing it....and really trying to up my protein, lower my fat and sodium. So hoping to see a good number tomorrow on the scale...haven't been overdoing it with the workouts...so I am crossing my fingers....Hope everyone is having a great day.0
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Going to do some "career wear" shopping today....need an outfit for an interview tomorrow. We will see what size I truly am now. Should be interesting....but I am feeling good about weighing in tomorrow. I haven't been over doing it....and really trying to up my protein, lower my fat and sodium. So hoping to see a good number tomorrow on the scale...haven't been overdoing it with the workouts...so I am crossing my fingers....Hope everyone is having a great day.
So what size were you? I can't wait to see how well everyone does tomorrow!0 -
Oh! And I forgot to mention that I tried on all my skinniest clothes; the ones I was wearing when I was 185 when I got married. And almost all of them FIT!!! I'm going to Mexico for Spring Break in 6 weeks and I can't wait to wear them!! It feels so good to have clothes to wear in warm weather. This would normally be a time when I would feel bad about myself, but thankfully, I started losing weight before I even knew I was going to go to Mexico! Yay me!
Woohoo! That is awesome!0 -
whittrusty... I've got some friends in med school, too. All the best with your tests! And CONGRATS on your mile!! :bigsmile: That's awesome!! I love running. As soon as it gets nice out again, I'm hitting the pavement! Hope you get the 5K! That's one of my goals too. Wow, and congrats on the skinny clothes too! That's amazing! 2011 really IS your year!
Krys... Good luck with the interview!! You'll rock it!!
I've got a pair of size 16 pants hanging on my wall of a reminder that I really need to get into those, because my size 18's are all really really worn, and I can't wear them for much longer. :laugh:0
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