Sexy in Six **Closed Group!** Week 3 Chit-Chat

kimi131

Wednesday QoTD: Has anyone experienced different treatment by others as you have lost or gained weight? , and if not how do you think our society treats "overweight" people in general ?

So far, most people don't notice my weight loss. That kinda bums me out. I mean, you'd think 20lbs would be noticeable. One of my colleagues knows I am losing weight, and since she's kinda doing it too, she talks to me a lot about it and that's kinda nice. One coworker saw me logging my calories and said "What are you doing?!" in that shocked, disbelief tone. Then I told her and she laughed and told somebody "look at her!". It obviously amused her. Kinda rude. I am generally quiet about my weight loss unless somebody asks.

lwdllc

Wednesday QoTD: Has anyone experienced different treatment by others as you have lost or gained weight? , and if not how do you think our society treats "overweight" people in general ?

I have lost about 70 lbs over the course of the past few years, starting at a size 18-20 now I am pushing a size 8 - HUGE difference in perception. But I try not to focus on it, because again it was previously noted that the biggest difference was how you treated yourself, and that is the biggest key right there. It started with a much different level of attention from the opposite sex which I have to admit was really pretty fun, but after that wears off, its just great to feel good about yourself and how you look.

sakus32

Wednesday QoTD: Has anyone experienced different treatment by others as you have lost or gained weight? , and if not how do you think our society treats "overweight" people in general ?

I think people took me less serious when I was heavier. I noticed a marked difference and I do get noticed more in all areas of life. As a healthcare professional, I don't think our patients take us seriously when we talk about diet and exercise benefits if we ourselves are overweight. I think it sends a mixed message.

I firmly believe that society treats "overweight" people as jokes. If you look at the mass media, who are the poster models for success . . . . . not obese persons. Especially in the corporate world.

I also see a big difference in the way society responds to those who have lost weight from diet and exercise as opposed to those who have had a medical procedure to lose weight. I hear the difference in the vocal tones and see the change in facial expressions. Its truly amazing.

Honey1990

well yeah people are treated differently when they are overweight. i myself find it very concerning to walk in to a nutritionist office and see the nutritioinist and their workers all larger. Something they are doing isnt right and i sure dont want to do it if thats what im going to look like.

feydruss

I'm a little behind with questions!

Tues (fave workout): before I got pregnant I used to love trail running, random hills on the elliptical, and weights/TRX. Now I'm totally out of shape but still haven't gotten back into an exercise routine. Lifting two 20lb babies, walking, and doing constant squats, deadlifts, etc. with them has been my functional workout lately! Right now my basement is being renovated, and we're putting a great gym in there--can't wait to use it again!

Wed (people treating you differently): I think one of the reasons that I've stayed overweight much of my life has been that I feel like it makes me invisible. I don't like to attract attention, and I never know what to do with it. In the past when I've lost weight and gotten compliments, I've felt like a total fraud, like I'm still a fat girl in a thin girl's body. I have to reorganize some of my internal thoughts, obviously!

I'm trekking around NYC with DH and my twin babies this week, which is why I'm a little quiet on MFP! Doing a lot of walking and a lot of guesstimating on the log.

sakus32

Thursday QOTD: What are some roadblocks you face in your journey and how do you counteract those roadblocks?? for example: long shifts, over time, illness, weather, money, people, anything that steers you off your intended path.

I have faced some really crazy roadblocks to my health and fitness journey, but no more so than the horrible feeling of NO TIME. I feel torn between my kids/studying/gym almost daily. I usually try and counteract this by jogging w/the kids in the jogger or taking them to the gym w/me (they love the child watch area) to lessen my guilt, but some days it just becomes overwhelming. I usually need someone else to verbally encourage me at that point. Of everything I have encountered, the no time dilemma is the worst one for me.

Can't wait to read some of your responses!!!

peanut613

Sakus32 posted her qotd, but for some reason it's not showing up. Not sure why. Sakus32, I didn't get a chance to copy the examples you gave or an answer if you listed one. Your profile only really showed the following:

Thursday QOTD: What are some roadblocks you face in your journey and how do you counteract those roadblocks??

One big road block for me is not having support. I have great women on here that encourage me, but not so much in my "real" life. My hubby is a little overweight too. He will eat a meal, then 30 minutes later is looking for more food. It's hard to watch him eat the foods (and portions) that I miss. I just have to begrudgingly turn my attention to something else. Usually I think about my weigh in, which is never more than a few days away.

Other than that, there isn't much that stands in my way. I don't work long hours or have a stressful life, I have time to work out and the ability to eat under my calories. It's just DOING it. I guess that also makes my mind a roadblock sometimes. How to counteract that, well I guess that's something I work on daily...

*****PS***** Don't forget, tomorrow is weigh in! You have all day to get them in. PLEASE get them in before Saturday! (I'll post the link on my page.) Thanks ladies!

arcticbear

Thursday? I'm off to bed now!!!! And I know our Singapore friend is already fast asleep...... Well , Good luck everyone for the weigh in - especially Team Purple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

messyinthekitchen

I thought this was a daily thing?? At least Monday-Friday. How are we a team exactly and here to motivate each other if people are checking in every 3-4 days. It nearing the end of Thursday EST and still no QOTD. I'll be off for the rest of the night. So perhaps it will be here in the morning.

emd0019

Tuesday's QoTD: We've had a lot of questions about food, but what about exercise....what is your favorite type of exercise? Have you tried something new since you've started the weight loss journey? Do you have a routine/schedule that you follow or just do whatever?
I think my favorite exercise is weightlifting. I love seeing the progression of increasing weight and seeing the muscle definition. I have tried plenty of new things on this journey. For instance I got a HRM and now I am a lot happier to do things like run or Insanity or P90X because now I don't have to guesstimate my calories. I definitely follow a routine. I try to do cardio on Tuesday and Saturday and Sunday. I ride horses on Thursday. I lift on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Wednesday QoTD: Has anyone experienced different treatment by others as you have lost or gained weight? , and if not how do you think our society treats "overweight" people in general ?
I think people treat me differently. I'm not sure if that is really because I look that different or if it is because I see myself differently. I guess in some ways I still feel like the fat friend. But I'm coming around to the thought that guys might come over to the table to talk to me as well as my friends. This thought is easy to conquer because I have awesome and supportive friends.
I think in general society thinks of overweight people as lazy and slobs. If someone has never been overweight than they do not know how hard it is to get back in shape. It's hard for people to find time once they have jobs and families and such. However I think that if you want something bad enough you will do whatever it is to get there. Therefore if you want to get skinny bad enough you will do what you have to to cut calories and lose weight.

tbhoover

Thursday QOTD: What are some roadblocks you face in your journey and how do you counteract those roadblocks?? for example: long shifts, over time, illness, weather, money, people, anything that steers you off your intended path.

I find busy schedules and not being able to quickly drive through on busy days. Or my kiddos not wanting me to work out. I am learning how to prioritize and manage time better and Im working on putting myself at a high priority level. I will work out during my sons nap time no matter what else there is to do. The house might not get clean...but I WILL work out

Hope228

Thursday QOTD: What are some roadblocks you face in your journey and how do you counteract those roadblocks?? for example: long shifts, over time, illness, weather, money, people, anything that steers you off your intended path.

Some of the roadblocks I deal with are the meds I take. The side effects tend to increase my appetite. In the past I didn't deal very well with that. ( which is why I am here now!) I am finding though, that riding my bike and walking helps a lot. Eating sure doesn't!

Bella1hud

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kaleighmorgan

Wednesday QoTD: Has anyone experienced different treatment by others as you have lost or gained weight? , and if not how do you think our society treats "overweight" people in general ?

Honestly, I have one of those frames where I can pretty easily gain/lose 10 or so pounds and the only place anyone can see it is a little in my face (except, obviously, my boyfriend and I... we are a little more attuned to it though, being fitness freaks), so nobody's said much. However, since I was in high school, my face has progressively gotten slimmer and these newly found cheek bones seem to make a little more of an impact. My friends have noticed and the coined term is that I've gotten "prettier with age."

I'll answer Thursday and Friday tomorrow!

tjutrostina

Hi folks,

my team mate, Sakus had posted the Thursday QOTD on the day, however she's in the middle of a flood situation, and so for some reason it didn't appear on the forum. Luckily, she posted it on her profile.

What are some roadblocks you face in your journey and how do you counteract those roadblocks??

A roadblock in my journey would be the eating and living lifestyle we have in Singapore. Most of us have 24 hour restaurants within 10 minutes from where we live, and people love going out for suppers. Plus, meet-ups just always revolve around meals.

To add to the problem, the choices of food at affordable prices are usually carb and fat loaded (Heavenly btw). The only way I could overcome this is truely to avoid going out for late night suppers. And if I do, it'll just be sugarless tea. There is no way to avoid this except to resist. :S

RunningAddict

I'm not seeing Thursday or Friday's question or am I missing it somewhere?

RunningAddict

I can't get the link to weigh in to work can anyone send it to me please? Thanks.

Ok, scratch that it worked.

tjutrostina

Thurs QOTD posted by Sakus is this one: What are some roadblocks you face in your journey and how do you counteract those roadblocks??

She's in a flood situation n tried putting it up, but didn't appear I guess. So I got this from her profile. Hope it helps.

kristyann86

we had technical difficulties with the thread, so the QOTD for thursday and friday were cancelled

RunningAddict

ok Thank you Kristyann86. I probably missed the post somewhere.

tjutrostina

we had technical difficulties with the thread, so the QOTD for thursday and friday were cancelled

Oh! I didn't know. Ah well...