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kelsully

My vent

Super hot pizza will burn your mouth EVERY TIME thus making the next few days suck.....next time it will burn my mouth too and I know it and yet I also know I am so impatient I will take a bite "to check to see if it is cool enough for the kids" before it is indeed cool enough for huma consumption and thus I will again have a blistered mouth.....


vent 2.....I work my tail off, hit calorie goals 90% of the time..and probably am at a more natural and healthy weight than 3 months ago but since my tiny jeans feel different (ie they fit now and before I had to wear a belt to keep them on) I am sorta freaking out that I am getting big...I hate that I play a stupid psychological game with myself...it sucks

AshleyyyB

I've been kicking my butt at the gym like never before and I've been restricting my diet like crazy. I weighed in today and I haven't lost a single pound. I started crying when I looked at the scale. I'm so angry I don't know what to do. I feel like I'm killing myself and not getting any results and it it's really frustrating when I read everyone elses success stories and all I do is fail when I try sooooo hard :sad:

jfgstrack1

My vent... I try and try and NOTHING! THEN,Yesterday I blew the whole day BECAUSE I went to a birthday party and ate and drank 1300 cal. in i sitting. I'm mad at me and discouraged at the same time. Who else out there blows it whenever an event comes up? I get so tired of having to be careful all the time. How long does it take to get the body back in restriction mode?Hopeful, today starts another good week!

HMKan

I'm totally there with the last 2 posters. I've completed my 15 consecutive day of working out (all cardio and only about 30-45 minutes a pop), just completed my first week of burning 3500 calories in a week (joined a challenge), have had soda once in the past 2 weeks, had alcohol (uncontrolled) once in the past 2 weeks, heck. I've only had alcohol (even when my calories allow) 2 or 3 times in moderation. I've been watching my sodium and my sugar. I've been under my calories every day (except yesterday) in the past 2 weeks. What do I get? The first week I went down 5 pounds. This week, I've gained every pound back. I've not netted a single pound of loss. I measure on Mondays, so I'll check tomorrow, but as of last monday, I hadn't lost any inches. I'm stuffing my face to eat enough calories that I'm netting at least 1200 calories a day after exercising. I just don't freakin' get it. My goal for January was to lose 10 pounds. I'm (as of this morning) 9.6 pounds away from that goal. So if I'm to meet my February goal (10 more pounds), then I had to add January's to it for a total of 19.6 lbs. THAT'S not gonna happen. Ugh! I feel like I'm working my butt off for nothing.

chickadee2010

To the above four posters: DO NOT GIVE UP! Keep logging your food and exercising. It'll all be worth it when the scale or tape measure changes for the better.

imbwy420

I have the same exact problem. I'm surrounded by friends that don't choose to eat healthy at all - bacon cheeseburgers, chocolate chip pancakes, fried chicken and all. This is on a daily basis, mind you. The difference is, I'm an Italian susceptible to gaining weight and they are naturally stick-skinny Norweigans or friends that don't care what they eat or how much they weigh. I'm a person who has been brought up on portion control and watching what I eat, and I've grown to love that about myself. However, my friends are constantly criticizing me for it! They say "lame" or expect that I won't want to eat at the same places as they do... it's really difficult being alone in your group of friends when it comes to dieting. I feel your pain.

chickadee2010

I have the same exact problem. I'm surrounded by friends that don't choose to eat healthy at all - bacon cheeseburgers, chocolate chip pancakes, fried chicken and all. This is on a daily basis, mind you. The difference is, I'm an Italian susceptible to gaining weight and they are naturally stick-skinny Norweigans or friends that don't care what they eat or how much they weigh. I'm a person who has been brought up on portion control and watching what I eat, and I've grown to love that about myself. However, my friends are constantly criticizing me for it! They say "lame" or expect that I won't want to eat at the same places as they do... it's really difficult being alone in your group of friends when it comes to dieting. I feel your pain.

Mine did that to me too. Whenever I got something healthy, they would sometimes critizie. It gets old.

HMKan

To the above four posters: DO NOT GIVE UP! Keep logging your food and exercising. It'll all be worth it when the scale or tape measure changes for the better.

I know you're right. Unfortunately, that day isn't today. Week 2 of all this and my measurements are the same and my total weight loss has gone down to a measly 3 pounds (from Jan 1). Was at almost 8 lb lost. I'm so beyond upset, I had to cry about it in the shower so my husband wouldn't hear and want to talk about what's wrong. Oh, and First Mini Goal: FAILED. 9.2 lbs above it, in fact. I think I'm heavier now than when I created the mini goal.

tater8589

To the above four posters: DO NOT GIVE UP! Keep logging your food and exercising. It'll all be worth it when the scale or tape measure changes for the better.

I know you're right. Unfortunately, that day isn't today. Week 2 of all this and my measurements are the same and my total weight loss has gone down to a measly 3 pounds (from Jan 1). Was at almost 8 lb lost. I'm so beyond upset, I had to cry about it in the shower so my husband wouldn't hear and want to talk about what's wrong. Oh, and First Mini Goal: FAILED. 9.2 lbs above it, in fact. I think I'm heavier now than when I created the mini goal.

I know the feeling I've lost 9lbs (up and down) in the last year, 2lbs since Oct. I'm working my rearend off and have nothing to show for it. And all my thyroid tests keep coming back borderline (I'm .5 off of being "treatable")

lhague

I understand completely. You were out walking, not inside watching others move about - good for you!

My vent today - having someone question a reply I put on a post in a very aggressive manner. I was asked "by what authority". My authority was extremely sound, informed, and educational. I later read her other post and she had so many contradictions.

Examples - hates when people count calories they burn for more food, senseless, blah, blah, blah
but...later says when she overeats one day she does extra training the next

trains like a person on a mission, doesn't take breaks from it, obsessed with working out
amusing...she says she works with addictions, well I think she has one

recommends a person not buy a particular brand of shoe
then states in another place that a person can't tell another what shoe to buy or not to buy, you have to see
a professional



It goes on, but this rant has gotten me over that hump.

Thanks for letting me vent!

HMKan

I understand completely. You were out walking, not inside watching others move about - good for you!

My vent today - having someone question a reply I put on a post in a very aggressive manner. I was asked "by what authority". My authority was extremely sound, informed, and educational. I later read her other post and she had so many contradictions.

Examples - hates when people count calories they burn for more food, senseless, blah, blah, blah
but...later says when she overeats one day she does extra training the next

trains like a person on a mission, doesn't take breaks from it, obsessed with working out
amusing...she says she works with addictions, well I think she has one

recommends a person not buy a particular brand of shoe
then states in another place that a person can't tell another what shoe to buy or not to buy, you have to see
a professional



It goes on, but this rant has gotten me over that hump.

Thanks for letting me vent!

I see things like this too. I've had to completely avoid certain posts because otherwise I'd go off on someone. What is wrong with people?

lhague

Civility goes a long way. Some people are not happy with themselves so they have to tear others down, thus the venting

lilRicki

To the above four posters: DO NOT GIVE UP! Keep logging your food and exercising. It'll all be worth it when the scale or tape measure changes for the better.

I know you're right. Unfortunately, that day isn't today. Week 2 of all this and my measurements are the same and my total weight loss has gone down to a measly 3 pounds (from Jan 1). Was at almost 8 lb lost. I'm so beyond upset, I had to cry about it in the shower so my husband wouldn't hear and want to talk about what's wrong. Oh, and First Mini Goal: FAILED. 9.2 lbs above it, in fact. I think I'm heavier now than when I created the mini goal.

Oh man I'm so glad you guys posted this! My vent is with my scale...I know I occasionally over eat...but i don't gorge, and it's not every damn day. But I jumped on the scale this morning, and guess what, I've gained almost all the weight I've originally lost. I don't know why? I thought I was working my butt off, and staying in my calorie budget...so why is my body gaining? I'm so depressed right now. I'm not an emotional eater, I'm a bored eater...but I could eat an entire black forest cake right now. I'm at the point where I don't see why I'm doing this if nothing is happening. Or what I have to do in order to make things change...Seriously do I have to work out for 2 hours a day? And eat nothing but carrot sticks and apples? I'm going crazy, I thought I knew what I was doing, but apparently I don't. It's glaringly obvious that I need to change something, I just don't know what the hell to change?

chickadee2010

When people eat foods you can't in front of you.

chickadee2010

No more vents in the last 24 hours? :noway:

HMKan

I'm sure I can come up with something...Let's see...

I'm pretty irritated that we're not getting any of this winter wonderland most of the rest of the country is experiencing. I live near DC - I mean. C'mon! I'd like a day off from work please!

To all those "fortunate" enough to be getting all the snow, be safe out there!

fitmom4ever

Ok, so I found a book that I had been really wanting to read (Insomnia by Steven King), the hardback edition for only a dollar at the thrift store. I was sooo excited and have been reading it for the last couple days, really getting into it and nearly to page 300 when I flip the page and what do I find? SOMEONE CUT A HIDEY HOLE THROUGH THE NEXT 100 PAGES!!!!!! There is a square inch of page missing for at least 100 pages straight, making it rather difficult to finish reading the book. So now I am stuck hanging, wondering what happens the rest of the book. I'm actually considering finishing the book anyway, just guessing at the words that are missing. But it really makes me mad to think of someone destroying a good book.

HMKan

Ok, so I found a book that I had been really wanting to read (Insomnia by Steven King), the hardback edition for only a dollar at the thrift store. I was sooo excited and have been reading it for the last couple days, really getting into it and nearly to page 300 when I flip the page and what do I find? SOMEONE CUT A HIDEY HOLE THROUGH THE NEXT 100 PAGES!!!!!! There is a square inch of page missing for at least 100 pages straight, making it rather difficult to finish reading the book. So now I am stuck hanging, wondering what happens the rest of the book. I'm actually considering finishing the book anyway, just guessing at the words that are missing. But it really makes me mad to think of someone destroying a good book.

I realize this is frustrating and I hope you're not offended that I'm completely amused by the fact that someone actually cut a hole into the book. I guess they needed a place to hide their pot (or whatever it was).

chickadee2010

I'm sure I can come up with something...Let's see...

I'm pretty irritated that we're not getting any of this winter wonderland most of the rest of the country is experiencing. I live near DC - I mean. C'mon! I'd like a day off from work please!

To all those "fortunate" enough to be getting all the snow, be safe out there!

Be glad you're at least warm LOL. I'm freezing. And I can't walk outside like I want to. :ohwell:

chickadee2010

Ok, so I found a book that I had been really wanting to read (Insomnia by Steven King), the hardback edition for only a dollar at the thrift store. I was sooo excited and have been reading it for the last couple days, really getting into it and nearly to page 300 when I flip the page and what do I find? SOMEONE CUT A HIDEY HOLE THROUGH THE NEXT 100 PAGES!!!!!! There is a square inch of page missing for at least 100 pages straight, making it rather difficult to finish reading the book. So now I am stuck hanging, wondering what happens the rest of the book. I'm actually considering finishing the book anyway, just guessing at the words that are missing. But it really makes me mad to think of someone destroying a good book.

That stinks! I'd be so annoyed.

backinthenines

My vent today - having someone question a reply I put on a post in a very aggressive manner. I was asked "by what authority". My authority was extremely sound, informed, and educational. I later read her other post and she had so many contradictions.

Examples - hates when people count calories they burn for more food, senseless, blah, blah, blah
but...later says when she overeats one day she does extra training the next

trains like a person on a mission, doesn't take breaks from it, obsessed with working out
amusing...she says she works with addictions, well I think she has one

recommends a person not buy a particular brand of shoe
then states in another place that a person can't tell another what shoe to buy or not to buy, you have to see
a professional



It goes on, but this rant has gotten me over that hump.

Thanks for letting me vent!

Since you made it so obvious who you meant (and thank you for checking out my profile for the extra details), I thought I'll respond just to clarify...

a) I asked for your evidence after you made an implausible statement. Is that not ok?

b) I don't always eat my ECs, I have done so but it didn't work for me. I generally say each to their own and advocate that people do what works for them. Is that not ok?

c) Since you're not my friend you would have absolutely no idea when I take rest days. I also don't think you would know about the training schedule for long distance triathlons. Please don't imply that because I train hard I have a screw lose. That's not ok.

d) The shoe thread wasn't by any chance the recent one where a number of people posted it was the most comprehensive response they had seen to a frequently asked question they had seen in a while? i.e. this one:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/162121-shoe-recommendations
If it was I guess your opinion was different. That's fine.

e) I graduated with a PhD in Clinical Psychlogy from the University of Cardiff in Wales and currently work with people with co-occurring mental health and substance misuse issues. I have never brought this up in any post as I don't see what relevance my job has to do with any of this. But as you mentioned it perhaps you can explain.

I hope you feel much better after that rant.

Next time you have any questions you're very welcome to message me.

lilRicki

Oh I'm peeved!!! My heart rate monitor, that I've had for two months, decided not to work anymore. I bought it online, and I don't have the receipt or the original packing anymore, so here I have the POS sitting on my table. The calorie count was way off, and I didn't realize it until today, so I ate way more than I should have the past two days, and I worked my *kitten* off! I worked out for almost an hour each day, sweating like I've never sweat before, and my counts are off! How the frick am I suppose to get skinny when my monitoring devices suck! So I found a chart online, hoping that it's somewhat accurate, and I'm going to use it from now on, screw the HRM, they're a waste of money!!! I'm so angry! It's not like I have a ton of money to dump on stupid crap like a HRM!! I'm so frustrated! I'm already on the verge of throwing in the towel!

heathersmilez

My husband's pop habit is annoying me! We could save about $10 each week, which would add up in a month, if we could not buy all his pop. I've seen him drink 5 cans in a day. Sometimes more. He won't drink anything else either. Gahhh.
And the cans pile up at his computer desk. Right now I count 10, at a glance.

Refuse to buy them unless they are on sale. Diet Pepsi fiend hubby over here. I tried a 3 a day limit on him but it often goes to 4. Considering we eat so healthy I spend a maximum of $150 a month on groceries & essentials ($40 of which is Diet Pepsi on sale) on average $80-110 a month its no big deal. There are worse habits to have but its $3 a 12 pack or NO POP FOR YOU!! (If you got the Soup Nazi Seinfeld reference there, thanks!

Here’s the mini fridge we put into our theatre room (4th bedroom) but don’t show your hubby, he’ll get ideas LOL!

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How do only spend 150.00 a month on groceries? What am I doing wroung ? Please tell

Ok, let me come up with a regular shopping list;

20 granny smith apples = $4 (.77 lb No Frills)
3kg box of frozen chicken = $28 (Costco)
Low-fat meatballs = $5 (No Frills)
Frozen vegetables (2 kg) = $4 (Walmart)
Tuna (11 cans) = $7 (Shoppers Drug Mart)
20 red/green peppers = $8 (No Frills/Walmart always price matched to Chinese grocery stores which sell peppers for .40-60 regularly)
Baby spinach bucket = $3 (Walmart)
Cottage cheese (2 tubs) = $4 (No Frills)
Fresh pineapple (2) = $3 (No Frills)
Brown Minute rice = $5 (Walmart)
Diet pepsi 7 x 12 cans = $21 (Shoppers Drug Mart - this is a sale price, the only time I'll buy)
Whole wheat crackers (3) = $4.50 (Walmart or No Frills max $1.50 each)
All-Bran or Fiber One (2) = $7 (Walmart)
Cheerios = $3 (No Frills or Walmart or other cereal hubby will eat that’s on sale)
Onions (bag) = $1 (No Frills)
Celery = $1 (No Frills)
Zucchini (4) = $2 (No Frills
Garlic cloves (3) = $0.50
Yogurt (16) = $4 (No Frills)
Whole wheat pasta (1) = $1 (No Frills or Walmart)
Pasta sauce (1) = $1 (No Frills)
Canned beans (4) = $3 (Wamart, Great Value brand is always .78 great!)
Whole-wheat bread (2) = $4 (No Frills)
Soup (6) = $3 (No Frills or Walmart, I buy 10+ when it’s on sale for .49)
Calorie wise salad dressing = $2
Milk (4L): $4
Bananas (10): $2
Broccoli (7): $7 (Walmart)

That’s $141.

My protein powder is $29 and lasts 2 ½ months so I didn’t add that in. I have a protein shake for breakfast, fiber one in yogurt for snack, tuna and frozen veggies for lunch, apple or cottage cheese/pineapple for snack, chicken stir-fry for dinner or some other chicken/rice/veggie creation and some fruit/yogurt for dessert + other protein source if I work out (I go to the gym at 8:30pm) like milk or cottage cheese.

*** Take advantage of price matching and don’t drive all over town wasting your time and gas. Walmart and No Frills do it here so I take flyers from other stores so I can do all my shopping at one place. Walmart is usually the best since there is a Supercentre <1km from my house, its completely empty since its pretty new (opened in September) super helpful employees and cashiers are trained on price matching so there is no calling of the manager or other tedious delays at the register.

Good luck!

HMKan

Oh I'm peeved!!! My heart rate monitor, that I've had for two months, decided not to work anymore. I bought it online, and I don't have the receipt or the original packing anymore, so here I have the POS sitting on my table. The calorie count was way off, and I didn't realize it until today, so I ate way more than I should have the past two days, and I worked my *kitten* off! I worked out for almost an hour each day, sweating like I've never sweat before, and my counts are off! How the frick am I suppose to get skinny when my monitoring devices suck! So I found a chart online, hoping that it's somewhat accurate, and I'm going to use it from now on, screw the HRM, they're a waste of money!!! I'm so angry! It's not like I have a ton of money to dump on stupid crap like a HRM!! I'm so frustrated! I'm already on the verge of throwing in the towel!

I totally feel your pain. Have you only had the HRM for 2 days? If so, then I'm sure if you contact the company - or find the receipt they sent you in email form - you might be able to still get it replaced or refunded. Can I ask which HRM you purchased so I know to stay away from it?

Hang in there. People managed to lose weight fine before HRMs came along. As long as you're burning more than you're eating every day you will lose weight and you'll get to your goal. Use the chart online to estimate your calories burned - that's a fantastic idea! But hang in there. You will make it

lilRicki

Oh I'm peeved!!! My heart rate monitor, that I've had for two months, decided not to work anymore. I bought it online, and I don't have the receipt or the original packing anymore, so here I have the POS sitting on my table. The calorie count was way off, and I didn't realize it until today, so I ate way more than I should have the past two days, and I worked my *kitten* off! I worked out for almost an hour each day, sweating like I've never sweat before, and my counts are off! How the frick am I suppose to get skinny when my monitoring devices suck! So I found a chart online, hoping that it's somewhat accurate, and I'm going to use it from now on, screw the HRM, they're a waste of money!!! I'm so angry! It's not like I have a ton of money to dump on stupid crap like a HRM!! I'm so frustrated! I'm already on the verge of throwing in the towel!

I totally feel your pain. Have you only had the HRM for 2 days? If so, then I'm sure if you contact the company - or find the receipt they sent you in email form - you might be able to still get it replaced or refunded. Can I ask which HRM you purchased so I know to stay away from it?

Hang in there. People managed to lose weight fine before HRMs came along. As long as you're burning more than you're eating every day you will lose weight and you'll get to your goal. Use the chart online to estimate your calories burned - that's a fantastic idea! But hang in there. You will make it

It's a men's sportline...if you're going to invest your money, spend a little bit extra. And make sure you do your market research...unlike me...now that I've read the reviews and done a little bit of research, I should have never go the sportline. The polar's are a pain in the *kitten* too because you can't switch out the battery yourself, you have to send it to the manufacturer...there's tons of pros and cons for HRM...but like I said, do some research and get the one that's best for you...but not the sportline lol

HMKan

It's a men's sportline...if you're going to invest your money, spend a little bit extra. And make sure you do your market research...unlike me...now that I've read the reviews and done a little bit of research, I should have never go the sportline. The polar's are a pain in the *kitten* too because you can't switch out the battery yourself, you have to send it to the manufacturer...there's tons of pros and cons for HRM...but like I said, do some research and get the one that's best for you...but not the sportline lol

I'll steer clear from that brand. Thanks for the tip. I recently bought a Timex HRM which is great at the heart rate stuff but not so accurate with the calories burned. The Timex does allow you to change the battery, which (along with decent reviews) is precisely why I bought it. However, there's no way I'm burning 600+ calories in a 30 minute jog/walk. So I don't trust the cal tracking. Additionally, though, I got a FitBit (arriving today!) to get more accurate calories burned. (hey, tax refund, right?)

freerange

What annoys me the most is the lack of common courtesy. It shows it’s ugly head everywhere, in the grocery store, people just stop in the middle of the isle, or at the end of the isle and either stand there talking to someone or leave their cart in the way while they stand and stare at the shelves like they have no idea what the heck it is they want. The next place is on the highway,,,,, did someone mention earlier they hate people riding their tail,,,,,, well get the heck out of the fast lane if you want to drive slow. I hate people that get in the left hand lanes (for this side of the pond) then drive at or below the speed limit. Like no one else is on the dang road and they have nothing better to do then back up traffic,,,,,,,, GET OVER.

Oh and how can I forget people that have no control over their rug rats,,,,,, REALLY? It’s not ok to let them run thru the restaurant, or store. And it’s not ok to let them throw a fit in the restaurant of store either, and if you happen to be at a Whole Foods type store where they have bulk seeds, flour, etc, IT IS NOT OK FOR THEM TO RUN THEIR HANDS THRU IT.

RebeccaM2386

Need to vent my neighbors are getting on my very last nerve.

First they wake me up in the middle of the night being lound and disrespectful they know are walls are paper thin, Then they steal the know shovel ( we share it is the landlords) and the list just go's on. Well know the little 17 year old wants to come knock on the door and start running his mouth. Calling me fat and talkin crap to my boyfriend threating his dad on my boyfriend and his mom on me. The next time they do anything I don't like im calling the cops and momma will go to jail she is on Probation.

chicabean420

How did I not know this thread even existed?!

cardbucfan

So every week I play golf with a group of women who are pretty good friends of mine. I've told all of them about MFP, they've seen my progress and are pretty impressed so one of them decided to do it too. Well, it was too much work for her to log her food, she couldn't seem to find time to exercise so was starving on 1200 calories a day, complained constantly and so she quit. Now, I eat breakfast around 6:30 and don't get home from golf until around 1:00 so I bring a Clif bar as a snack. It's portable, doesn't melt and is fairly securely packaged so it's safe from the evil squirrels. EVERY FREAKIN' WEEK, she asks me for a bite or asks me if I brought one for her. And get this, she doesn't even like them!! When I give her a bite, she goes "ew, these are gross, how can you eat them?" So I have a choice of feeling stingy by not giving her a bite of my only snack that is perfectly portioned and easy to log or giving her a bite and having her complain! THEN, she'll ask in a snotty tone of voice (you all know that tone of voice) "are you going to put that in your fitness pal thing?". And I say "yes". O.K., I feel better. A little.