*Snowflakes to Sunshine* Discussion Week #9 3.4.11

ChantalC1969

Starting weight 313.5 lbs
Last week weight 293.2 lbs
Current weight 290.6 lbs

Lost 2.6 lbs this week but still no credit to me...

Still sick:sick: ... that stupid mono... sleep too much and that sore throat is non tolerable...

Can't wait to be back into this...

Congrats to all!

I'm reading all your post but too tired to comments.... sorry:huh:

Chantal:flowerforyou:

barefootbeauty

Oh man, what a week! My week was absolutely amazing.

For the past three years I have been wanting to do a Thai Bodywork certification course through a yoga studio that I know of in the Cities. I finally dropped $600 and did it -- so from Sunday through Wednesday I was in a 7 hours a day, intensive yoga workshop.

Best. Decision. Ever.

Not only did I accomplish a Level 1 certification and reach a goal I've had for a long time, but it was probably the healthiest and most connected to my body I've been in a very long time. My body did things I never thought I could do - like a near full back bend! I ate incredibly well and slept like a baby.

Even though I gained 2 pounds on the scale - I lost a ton of fear that has been holding me back lately. I also gained insight into who I am and where I want to go with my life. I also noticed that yoga made me keep to my healthy eating goals without having to log in because it just made me feel good and connected to my body.

This week I want to really focus on drinking more water, eating a more balanced diet, and starting to work on my cardio. I have terrible cardio. Exercise is going to be key for me if I want to lose weight and I need to start taking that more seriously.

THANK YOU to everyone for your support this past week!! I couldn't have done it without you'all

Steph_135

Today, I was feeling good, so I got dolled up to go running, and when I got outside I was too afraid to run. I'm so scared of running in public! I want to start the C25K, and I can't even run down the road! I have before, but I feel so self-conscious, like everyone's staring... Even though the road in general was really quiet... I just felt really defeated and disappointed in myself... :frown:

Steph_135

It has been a rough couple of weeks with my arthritis kicking in - I am sure stress is making it worse! Between the pain and meds (which make me have the munchies) I have not been able to exercise as hard as I would like.

Bonnie... GOOD LUCK! You're doing great!! I know some people use their arthritis as an excuse and don't do ANYTHING!! :noway: You're very admirable! Take rest when you need it, and then keep on going. :drinker:

Kkmama... Keep drinking! It's probably good for inflammation and pain. You sound very informed!

leandread... YEAH! Zumba is always a blast!! Have fun!!

Jacki70... No worries, I went up to where I started about a month ago too... I'm still only down 6 lbs!! You're gonna be fine! We've not even HALF begun! :drinker:

jamaka1... Fantastic calorie goal!! :happy:

bettyboop4... Congrats on the pants!! :drinker:

dinareed... If you FEEL healthier, than SOMETHING good is happening! Even if the scale is betraying you! I usually have a "cheat" day 1-2 times in 10 days. I think it's good to do that to keep your body guessing, and you wouldn't want to deprive yourself completely! :noway: Everything in moderation! Do what you think and feel is best for you!

ChantalC... Feel better! :flowerforyou:

barefootbeauty... Thanks for sharing your successes!! That's really great! :bigsmile:

leandread

Well gang....I'm home from "zumba".....
Their hearts were in the right place but essentially, it was a pumped up cardio class. Not a single latin song, no salsa, no ciumba, no merengue.....just a bunch of auto-tuned songs with alot of power lunges. I felt young and old at the same time. I made myself stay at least an hour to make up for the morning work out I skipped for zumba. But I did learn some lessons---I may be obese, but I can MOVE IT! I was standing between two students that I learned were freshman, who go to the weekly and I kept up. Lesson #2: I know how to have fun even if its not what I expected. So I didn't think it was so great as zumba, but I still had a great time, sweated buckets, got a colleague to go and have fun with me and had a nice workout

bhonniered

Today, I was feeling good, so I got dolled up to go running, and when I got outside I was too afraid to run. I'm so scared of running in public! I want to start the C25K, and I can't even run down the road! I have before, but I feel so self-conscious, like everyone's staring... Even though the road in general was really quiet... I just felt really defeated and disappointed in myself... :frown:

Thanks for the pump up earlier - that arthritis thing sucks! However, I too want to start C25K - keep threatening to do it, but it comes down to I am too scared to let anyone see me run.

So how about you and I both do this? :flowerforyou:

Steph_135

Well gang....I'm home from "zumba".....
Their hearts were in the right place but essentially, it was a pumped up cardio class. Not a single latin song, no salsa, no ciumba, no merengue.....just a bunch of auto-tuned songs with alot of power lunges. I felt young and old at the same time. I made myself stay at least an hour to make up for the morning work out I skipped for zumba. But I did learn some lessons---I may be obese, but I can MOVE IT! I was standing between two students that I learned were freshman, who go to the weekly and I kept up. Lesson #2: I know how to have fun even if its not what I expected. So I didn't think it was so great as zumba, but I still had a great time, sweated buckets, got a colleague to go and have fun with me and had a nice workout

:laugh: Glad you got a lot out of it!! I love that attitude! You're awesome! :drinker:

Thanks for the pump up earlier - that arthritis thing sucks! However, I too want to start C25K - keep threatening to do it, but it comes down to I am too scared to let anyone see me run.

So how about you and I both do this? :flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: Together? We'll both run! :bigsmile: If the rain stops, I'm gonna be out there again tomorrow, cause it's gonna be warm out. Or else, I might wait until Sunday. :ohwell:

TeamLeela

So Snowflakes....how did we feel about this past week in a nutshell? And the most important question that I want all of us to answer is...Did you give it 100% this week? Why or why not? If you did...how so? If you feel like you didn't...what obstacles were in your way? Be honest and forthcoming. At the stage in the challenge, I want us all to be as honest as possible so other Snowflakes can lend a helping hand!

I feel really good about this week. I gave it my all. I was so happy that I was able to workout at the intensity that I'm used to by the end of the week. I still have to modify some of the zumba moves. I wrapped up my knee and went for the gusto. There was only one song that I had to sit out because it was way too jumpy/bouncy. I had to make smarter eating choices since I couldn't rely on my exercise calories to get me through the day. There were a few bumps in the road this week, but I think I handled them all with great finesse.

bhonniered

Steph! I am gonna do it! We are not expecting rain until Monday. But I do have a treadmill! I downloaded an app on my iPhone w/audio to help. I'll let you know how it goes! I am excited & scared all at the same time.

leandread

Thanks for the pump up earlier - that arthritis thing sucks! However, I too want to start C25K - keep threatening to do it, but it comes down to I am too scared to let anyone see me run.

So how about you and I both do this? :flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: Together? We'll both run! :bigsmile: If the rain stops, I'm gonna be out there again tomorrow, cause it's gonna be warm out. Or else, I might wait until Sunday. :ohwell:
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I may have you join you. My friend and I are planning to start C25K next week. We're in different place geographically, but we're hoping to motivate each other. We can all encourage one another here too!

leandread

Well ladies, I must confess I cried when I stepped on the scale this morning. I feel like I am working so hard and not losing the weight. I worked my tail off this week...every day at least 30 minutes on the treadmill in addition to weight lifting 3x per week. I just switched from Curves to another gym so I can work out with my husband and do everything in one place. I keep losing and gaining the same pounds back--I just don't understand it. I feel healthier and stronger for sure, and when I measure the inches once a month a am losing but I don't see it. Maybe I should get rid of the cheat days? I still track the calories and I rarely go over but my cheat days are when I eat the junk food I miss. I just don't know. Any suggestions?

@dinareed....Tears are okay. I drop a couple a week You just said you are measuring but you don't see it. But unless your tape measurer is lying to you, inches are coming off. I know that seeing is believing but you've got to trust that feeling healthier and being stronger are one step and sometimes the one we want most (the scale moving downward) is not always the point of satisfaction our body's will yield to us...

Hmm, now let me remember I am saying this the next time I feel the exact same way :flowerforyou: This whole experience is hard, mentally and physically. My mother says, if it was easy, every body would be doing it. We've got to stay focused

PaintingDragon

Good Morning! I hope I'm new to this forum stuff even though I started on My Fitness Pal awhile back. I decided that no tool is going to help me reach my fitness and weightloss goals unless I use them. Your discussion is very motivating and I don't feel so isolated trying to do this on my own. My current weight is 192. My goal is to get within the 140 to 150 range and continue to increase my fitness level. I run, swim and bike and have just started training to complete a mini-triathlon. My biggest problem is with the "food thing". My goal this week is to track at least 95% of what I eat and continue to workout. Well, thanks for "listening" . It's nice to have a safe place to share my thoughts, feelings, etc...

Suzeesmu

Hi Snowflakes.

Well, only a 1 pound drop, but at least the scale continues to go in the right direction (albeit not as quickly as I'd like!). I think 2 things may be slowing me down: 1) Lack of "real" exercise (ie. walking, gym, exercise dvd), and my net calories somehow keep falling below (and sometimes very below) 1200.

I really don't like to eat into the exercise calories. Any ideas on where I may be messing up (other than the lack of exercise)? I'll take whatever you can share with me! Even though the scale isn't where I thought it would be at this point, my clothes are fitting much more loosely, so I know I'm making a difference even though it doesn't read as much! Back in the 170's (okay so it's 179!) for the first time in about 18 months so glad for that!

Thanks to all of you, and especially Krystle! I am so very glad I stumbled upon this app for my phone! Never realized what I was getting into when I hit that download button - then realized there was a website, stumbled upon this challenge, and discovered all you wonderful people! So very glad to have your support and encouragement; it makes a huge difference to me!

CuteMommy88

So Snowflakes....how did we feel about this past week in a nutshell? And the most important question that I want all of us to answer is...Did you give it 100% this week? Why or why not? If you did...how so? If you feel like you didn't...what obstacles were in your way? Be honest and forthcoming. At the stage in the challenge, I want us all to be as honest as possible so other Snowflakes can lend a helping hand!

I know I always say this...but I'm extremely proud of all of you! Thank you for inspiring me everyday! ;flowerforyou:

Hmm....This past week was not great for me. I stayed under my calories but I only worked out 3 times. My obstacles have been these damn migraines I have been having. I have been getting them everyday and it is definately killing my motivation, it is hard to want to work out when you feel like your head might explode!!:explode:
Another thing is I have been really stressed out, I have been trying to get everything together to apply for the sonography program that I desperately need to get into, its all due the 15th and I havent even written the essay portion yet. Also we are having our daughter evaluated because she is behind in her milestones...which scares the crap out of me. She is 16 months old and she is still not talking at all. She makes noises that sound like mama and dada but we arent sure she knows what she is saying....I havent even weighed for the week yet. I have been so stressed I dont even want to step on the scale and see a gain to add to my stress, I am going to weigh in in the morning though....
I did however get a bit of inspiration last night as well as some jealous feelings LOL--I went to visit one of my good friends who had a baby 3 months ago and you cant even tell she had a kid!! here I am 16 months later and I still cant even fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans, and shes already in hers!! :grumble: Not to mention she didnt get 1 damn stretch mark and I am completely covered!! My stomach will never look normal again, and its just not fair!! But seeing how great she looks really makes me want to step it up, I mean seriously my kid is almost 2!!! :noway: I just want to feel good about myself again. I want to feel beautiful again, and I want to feel sexy again. I mean this may be TMI but I dont even take off my shirt when I have sex!!!!---I just feel so disgusting I dont want my BF to see it....
Monday I will be starting level 2 of 6 week 6 pack dvd which means I will be at the halfway point after my workout tomorrow!! So I am going to try to do level 2 for 3 weeks straight, it seems like taking breaks just throws me off and it is harder for me to get back into it once I have taken a day or two off!!
So my goals for this week are:
Workout Everyday!!!
Stay at 1400 net cals daily!!!

Congrats to everyone who saw a loss this week!! I am very proud of you all :happy:

IsMollyReallyHungry

Everyone is doing so great! I am so embaressed. I actually weigh more now than when I started.:sad: I feel like I should get kicked out......:blushing:

@Jacki
do not feel this way. Success is never giving up. This is what so many of us have did in the past. If you do not keep trying you will never get it right. Anything worth having is not easy. You have fallen, so just continue to get back up until you get it right. I am proud of you for sticking with it despite gains. That is progress right there. One thing I recommend is talking about it more on the discussion board so you can get encouragement. I may have missed some posts by you but I don't remember seeing you much on the discussion thread. I know i am too busy to keep up with it every day but I try to check in once a week at least and I have even tried to post inspirational stuff too.. Chin up, think postive, presevere, and be patient with yourself. Nobody is kicking you out babe! You can do this!:flowerforyou: Dig deep and talk about it! Even if we can offer you any help we can always encourage you and hopefully this will prove helpful!

IsMollyReallyHungry

I could not read all the post but will try to catch up later on this weekend for sure.

I gained 2 pounds this week.

CW 354

I know why I gained and I am good with it as long as I know why. It has been a roller coaster ride for me this week, but the plan is to get back on the track. I started getting back on track Thursday and today going to stock up on veggies snacks and pre bag for next week. By next Saturday I plan on being down, down, down. I am going cold turkey on FAST FOODS this month. So far that is going well. I even went to Micky D's last night and got my 2 side salads and nothing else. Came home threw some grilled chicken on it and it was a great dinner. If I can make it through the weekend with my new plan I am good M thru F.

Congrats to losers!!:flowerforyou: Whooohoooo!!!! :bigsmile:

Good job maintainers!! You did something right!:bigsmile:

If you gained like me, that is OK 2. Just work harder this week and the key is not to give up! You can do it!!:drinker: Consistency not perfection! If we were perfect we would not be here. Next week I am going to be in the loser column. I am tired of gaining. I think this is week 3 for me. I have to make up for lost ground this month. It is early so I have to get with it. You can too! Let's do it. Got to run, off to gym to get a killer workout in!

Have a good weekend everyone!:bigsmile:

Dhathri

Hi Snowflakes

My husband took me on a 10 day Hawaii trip as a reward. I still havent met the goal but for my effort, I guess.

I havent weighed on friday since I am in Hawaii.

Krys,

I dont have the excel link currently could you please post my weight as 189 for yesterday and next week wight.

Meet you all on next 3/14/2011. Keep up the good work.

IsMollyReallyHungry

Hello S2S!!

I could not read any of the posts yet but I will try to catch up later on this weekend for sure. You all are so good I can't keep up with you all!:laugh:

I gained 2 pounds this week.:grumble:

SW 364
CW 354

10 pounds lost!:bigsmile: 30 pounds to go! I am going to do it!:happy:

I know why I gained and I am good with it as long as I know why. It has been a roller coaster ride for me this week, but the plan is to get back on the track. I started getting back on track Thursday and today going to stock up on veggies snacks and pre bag for next week. By next Saturday I plan on being down, down, down. I am going cold turkey on FAST FOODS this month. So far that is going well. I even went to Micky D's last night and got my 2 side salads and nothing else. Came home threw some grilled chicken on it and it was a great dinner. If I can make it through the weekend with my new plan I am good M thru F.

Congrats to losers!!:flowerforyou: Whooohoooo!!!! :bigsmile:

Good job maintainers!! You did something right!:bigsmile:

If you gained like me, that is OK 2. Just work harder this week and the key is not to give up! You can do it!!:drinker: Consistency not perfection! If we were perfect we would not be here. Next week I am going to be in the loser column. I am tired of gaining. I think this is week 3 for me. I have to make up for lost ground this month. It is early so I have to get with it. You can too! Let's do it. Got to run, off to gym to get a killer workout in!

Have a good weekend everyone!:bigsmile:

bhonniered

@ leandread & Steph - It wasn't C25K (my husband, oldest daughter, and the baby joined me) - but we did get outside and walk for an hour. We live off dirt roads with lots of hills so it was a workout!

IsMollyReallyHungry

Sorry for double post. I guess you can see I was confused. I meant one post for the weigh in thread. :ohwell:

rjlam

I can say that I did not give 100% this week. Dealing with a little stress at work and finding it difficult to keep up with journaling. Will need help to keep me motivated. Did not gain but did not lose either. I guess it's a good thing. My body is going through some changes in regards to what type of food it wants and does not want. I'm unable to eat any kind of gluten and if i eat any sugar I get a massive headache. I've also found out that my body does not paticularly like dairy products so I've been using Almond milk (unsweetened) which is quite good. Overall I guess I'm doing ok. In total I've lost 10lbs. which is great, as I'm getting into some pants that I have not been able to in the past two years. Well sorry for my ranting but need to get it off my chest. I'm going to go work out on my treadmill. Thanks for listening

Steph_135

There were a few bumps in the road this week, but I think I handled them all with great finesse.

Leela... You worded that beautifully! Congrats on your accomplishments!

bhonniered... Unfortunately, with my treadmill in storage there is little I can do. Maybe I'll still go, and wear my old shoes, cause I don't want to get my new ones wet or muddy before I've even broken them in! Great job walking today!! I wish I could get the iPhone or iPod touch app... I was thinking to make a playlist where the songs run for the length of time of the walking or running parts, so I can just run to the music. I think that will work best for me. OH FANTASTIC! I just found podcasts that have this all set up already!! Now I can start as soon as I put them on my iPod!! :bigsmile: There are actually a lot of them already out there! This is great!

leandread... I'm glad you'll be running along too! I wish the weather here was nicer... :ohwell: Sunday or Monday I will for sure be starting! I ran a little today, but not willingly. I had to run to the stop light to cross the street before it turned red.

ltlhmom

My week was great! I gave it my all! I have been burn 1000+ calories at the gym everyday! I found a new favorite night snack air pop popcorn. You get a lot for 130 calories and 5 g fiber is a plus too. Still trying to come up for topping options.

Have a great week everyone!

2LiveAgain

I did not give 100% this past week. I have been having such a stressful week, we are having to find another place by the end of the month, so I've been stressing big time, and we've been looking at places all over. So I've been watching what I eat and just kinda keeping track of calories in my head ( which I know doesn't work as well as seeing it written down) and I have exercised a couple times this week, but I just haven't had the time to log all my food, and because of that then I don't get on to log my exercise either, but I'm still trying! Anyways, last week I was 337.8, this week I am up to 338.4, so a .6 gain, but I am really gonna try to log everything this week, I hate the moving process!! This is really important to me, and I want to continue giving it my all every week, because I felt so good about myself my first month, I was doing so good! Logging ALL my food and exercising between 4 and 6 times a week, even when I didn't lose I was still happy with myself. My weight is literally stopping me from living my life, and I want to live life to fullest, I need to get back on track the way I was in the beginning!

Krys_T

I did not give 100% this past week. I have been having such a stressful week, we are having to find another place by the end of the month, so I've been stressing big time, and we've been looking at places all over. So I've been watching what I eat and just kinda keeping track of calories in my head ( which I know doesn't work as well as seeing it written down) and I have exercised a couple times this week, but I just haven't had the time to log all my food, and because of that then I don't get on to log my exercise either, but I'm still trying! Anyways, last week I was 337.8, this week I am up to 338.4, so a .6 gain, but I am really gonna try to log everything this week, I hate the moving process!! This is really important to me, and I want to continue giving it my all every week, because I felt so good about myself my first month, I was doing so good! Logging ALL my food and exercising between 4 and 6 times a week, even when I didn't lose I was still happy with myself. My weight is literally stopping me from living my life, and I want to live life to fullest, I need to get back on track the way I was in the beginning!

I totally understand how you feel. I felt the same way when I was at my heaviest..like my weight was holding me back from living life to the fullest and that was so not cool. Sometimes the stresses of life can cause us to forget about the exercise and eating right. But just stay strong this week and do it one day at a time. You can do it!

IsMollyReallyHungry

I did not give 100% this past week. I have been having such a stressful week, we are having to find another place by the end of the month, so I've been stressing big time, and we've been looking at places all over. So I've been watching what I eat and just kinda keeping track of calories in my head ( which I know doesn't work as well as seeing it written down) and I have exercised a couple times this week, but I just haven't had the time to log all my food, and because of that then I don't get on to log my exercise either, but I'm still trying! Anyways, last week I was 337.8, this week I am up to 338.4, so a .6 gain, but I am really gonna try to log everything this week, I hate the moving process!! This is really important to me, and I want to continue giving it my all every week, because I felt so good about myself my first month, I was doing so good! Logging ALL my food and exercising between 4 and 6 times a week, even when I didn't lose I was still happy with myself. My weight is literally stopping me from living my life, and I want to live life to fullest, I need to get back on track the way I was in the beginning!

You can do it! But beware of the perfection or all or nothing thinking I am detecting in your post. You did not gain much at all. I don't have a scale wih the tenth on there but you gained less than a pound or a pound so you did not do too bad and you did not go hog wild. I hat moving also but it is part of life. Good for you for not giving up! Consistency not perfection. You will get back on track. This is just a bump in the road. Have a good week!

IsMollyReallyHungry

My week was great! I gave it my all! I have been burn 1000+ calories at the gym everyday! I found a new favorite night snack air pop popcorn. You get a lot for 130 calories and 5 g fiber is a plus too. Still trying to come up for topping options.

Have a great week everyone!

You are on a roll!! Awesome on that exercise girl!! Now that is whooohooooo moment!!

IsMollyReallyHungry

I can say that I did not give 100% this week. Dealing with a little stress at work and finding it difficult to keep up with journaling. Will need help to keep me motivated. Did not gain but did not lose either. I guess it's a good thing. My body is going through some changes in regards to what type of food it wants and does not want. I'm unable to eat any kind of gluten and if i eat any sugar I get a massive headache. I've also found out that my body does not paticularly like dairy products so I've been using Almond milk (unsweetened) which is quite good. Overall I guess I'm doing ok. In total I've lost 10lbs. which is great, as I'm getting into some pants that I have not been able to in the past two years. Well sorry for my ranting but need to get it off my chest. I'm going to go work out on my treadmill. Thanks for listening

Good on maintain!

IsMollyReallyHungry

Daily Inspiration for March 5, 2011
Katie Jay, MSW

Identify and avoid your trigger foods.

Do you tell yourself one bite won't hurt? Sometimes one bite is just fine, but sometimes it isn't. You are the only person who can make that determination. The key is to find the balance between deprivation and indulgence. If you take a bite or two, walk away, and don't think about the food again for days, you're probably okay.

If, however, you have a bite and spend all of your free time thinking about the next bite, it's probably a trigger food that you should consider avoiding. If you don't avoid the trigger foods, one bite leads to another and another. Is it worth it? The new you says, "No, I want to live a full, healthy life. I will not go back to the old pain and suffering. I have a choice today."

Action for the day: List your trigger foods in your journal. Be brutally honest. Try to avoid your trigger foods just for today.

2LiveAgain

♥♥♥ THANK YOU KRYS AND MOLLIE FOR YOUR ENCOURAGING WORDS!!! You two are always so encouraging and supportive of others, you 2 ladies inspire me! I am so thankful to have met you guys and so many others on this site! ♥♥♥ Have a great weekend everybody :happy: