Staying Motivated day to day- Prt 1......

MOMOFTWO29

Well, I am up, got up early because I couldn't sleep, my back is still giving me problems today. I want to exercise but I don't want to do any more damage to my back. I might slowly walk back and forth thru my house or something but as for getting on my exercise bike I don't think so. I have already started drinking my water for the day, and I am eating great.

soupandsandwich

A great day headed for disaster...
I got up and went to the gym. I did 45 minutes total, cardio, and an upper body workout. Came home, ate breakfast, and then showered, etc. I have to go to work at noon, so I thought I'd pop on here and catch up with everyone. Lo and behold someone left a bag of reeses minatures right by the computer.
Uh huh -- that's right. Reese miniatures.
I ate 5 or 6, by the time I got to this site. And that stopped me.
I thought, 'what am I doing? Why did I get up and go to the gym, if I'm just going to undo it all, in a few minutes sitting here? '
And that is all it takes. Just s few minutes of not thinking, of absently putting that candy in my mouth, one after the other, and not even realizing it.
I could have consumed a thousand calories easily, instead of the 250 or so that I actually did eat.
Too bad I didn't stop here first!
So thanks for being here, and for getting me to think about what I was doing. While I certainly didn't need those 250 calories, it could have been much much worse.
I love hearing about everyone's triumphs. Driving past a Mcdonalds, or whatever your weakness is, takes strength. The more you do it, the stronger you will be. And it gives me strength.
But as far as fast food goes, even if we weren't trying to lose weight, we all deserve better quality food than that. I know so many of us just love it. Maybe because we grew up with it? Are we conditioned to like it? Because when I go for a long time without eating a fast food burger, then have one, it's always disappointing. I wonder what the appeal ever was.
So I think we can all get past the fast food thing. If you are really craving a burger, at least get a high quality one. Maybe that will help ease our cravings for that stuff.
I still love fries though- if they are fresh. But most of the time, the fast food fries are not quite fresh and crispy anymore. Didn't you used to eat them anyway? Sometimes I would take them back, but most of the time, if they weren't too terrible, I would eat them.
Why did I do that? They weren't good. If I'm ever going to eat fries, and I know that should be extremely rare, they are going to be delicious, golden crispy fries. Never again will I eat soggy, cold, grease soaked fries.

MOMOFTWO29

A great day headed for disaster...
I got up and went to the gym. I did 45 minutes total, cardio, and an upper body workout. Came home, ate breakfast, and then showered, etc. I have to go to work at noon, so I thought I'd pop on here and catch up with everyone. Lo and behold someone left a bag of reeses minatures right by the computer.
Uh huh -- that's right. Reese miniatures.
I ate 5 or 6, by the time I got to this site. And that stopped me.
I thought, 'what am I doing? Why did I get up and go to the gym, if I'm just going to undo it all, in a few minutes sitting here? '
And that is all it takes. Just s few minutes of not thinking, of absently putting that candy in my mouth, one after the other, and not even realizing it.
I could have consumed a thousand calories easily, instead of the 250 or so that I actually did eat.
Too bad I didn't stop here first!
So thanks for being here, and for getting me to think about what I was doing. While I certainly didn't need those 250 calories, it could have been much much worse.
I love hearing about everyone's triumphs. Driving past a Mcdonalds, or whatever your weakness is, takes strength. The more you do it, the stronger you will be. And it gives me strength.
But as far as fast food goes, even if we weren't trying to lose weight, we all deserve better quality food than that. I know so many of us just love it. Maybe because we grew up with it? Are we conditioned to like it? Because when I go for a long time without eating a fast food burger, then have one, it's always disappointing. I wonder what the appeal ever was.
So I think we can all get past the fast food thing. If you are really craving a burger, at least get a high quality one. Maybe that will help ease our cravings for that stuff.
I still love fries though- if they are fresh. But most of the time, the fast food fries are not quite fresh and crispy anymore. Didn't you used to eat them anyway? Sometimes I would take them back, but most of the time, if they weren't too terrible, I would eat them.
Why did I do that? They weren't good. If I'm ever going to eat fries, and I know that should be extremely rare, they are going to be delicious, golden crispy fries. Never again will I eat soggy, cold, grease soaked fries.

I grew up eating Mcdonalds, Burger King, Hardees, etc. so trying very hard to break the habit, I don't want my kids to eat that garbage and I do agree with everything you said here. I would eat the fries anyways even though they weren't good. Good that you stopped yourself from eating a lot of the Reese minitures. I love those things, don't know that I could have been so strong, and don't want to find out any time soon either.

soupandsandwich

Sometimes I crave a Mcdonald's hamburger. And I can't figure out why. I think it is definitely a psychological thing, because they aren't good. But I associate them with something good, so I want them.
I really hope by avoiding that kind of stuff, those old associations will go away, and we will all realize that bad food is bad food.
I don't mean to trash all fast food though either. I'm sure some has quality ingredients, but the regular old Micky D's hamburger is nothing special, that's for sure.

ivykivy

I guess I'm older than you guys. My parents didn't allow fast food or junk food. I grew up on homemade fried chicken and creamed potatoes, pot roast with potatoes, macaroni and cheese. On rare occasion did we eat out. I discovered McDonalds and Wendy's during college and it was downhill from there. But since they took the trans fat out of the McD fried I can pass on anything from there. I prefer Bojangles :bigsmile: .

MOMOFTWO29

Well, I made it today, another great day. I am really doing this. Tomorrow is officially a whole week that I have not done bad, I however did not get to exercise like I wanted to due to my back hurting but I hope that will stop and I will get to do my exercise like I want to do this week. Heres to the new week :drinker:

soupandsandwich

I didn't really grow up with it either. But I think it became a treat for me, because it was so rare. And it was a treat. We very seldom went out to eat, so that burger and fries was special. It was probably better then, that it is now. It's wasn't a McDonald's, but a restaurant called The Gold Key. ( i'm pretty old too!)
I didn't really eat a lot of it, or really crave it, until high school, and of course, college.
I think the dining halls too better now, offering more healthy choices and a better variety. When I was in college, they did always have a salad bar, but not many other choices. So we just loved it, when we could go to the Dairy Queen, and when Hardee's opened up in town -- WOW!




Mom of two-- great job. The first week has got to be the hardest. I'm sure you'll be seeing the results you're working so hard for. Keep up the good work! I hope your back feels better soon.

MOMOFTWO29

Good Morning everyone. I am up and my back is still not feeling good, another day of taking it easy, I want to do my exercise but I am not really able to right now, but I can do what I am susposed to do and eat like I am susposed to and drink my water. I hope everyone has a great day today.

etey7

I also grew up on weekly fast food plus the occasional treat when I was still a kid. It's kinda special for me i don't know. I was a varsity player back in high school and after every practice during the summer, I will feast on fried chicken, 2 cups of rice, ice tea and a sundae from the local fast food joint. No wonder I gained 15 extra pounds (on top of another extra 10 pounds)even if I'm really active! :noway: Then, during my first year in college, my friends and I will eat fast food everyday! :sick: it was only after college (5 months ago) that I took a serious leap towards healthy eating and I was so thankful I did!

Now, I don't crave it that much and when I do find myself in a fast food establishment or any kind of restaurant, especially when I'm out with family/friends, I usually go for their healthy options! yay me! lol :laugh: And whenever I do crave it, I just cook my own. Home-cooking is better in taste and nutrition anyway! :happy:

Wow momoftwo29 I almost didn't recognize you with your profile picture! looking good! :flowerforyou:

Congrats newattitude2009 for having the strength to stop yourself before consuming thousands of empty cals!:flowerforyou: Wish I also have that kind of self-control. When I start on something (particularly sweets), I just can't stop. :grumble: Great job!

MOMOFTWO29

I also grew up on weekly fast food plus the occasional treat when I was still a kid. It's kinda special for me i don't know. I was a varsity player back in high school and after every practice during the summer, I will feast on fried chicken, 2 cups of rice, ice tea and a sundae from the local fast food joint. No wonder I gained 15 extra pounds (on top of another extra 10 pounds)even if I'm really active! :noway: Then, during my first year in college, my friends and I will eat fast food everyday! :sick: it was only after college (5 months ago) that I took a serious leap towards healthy eating and I was so thankful I did!

Now, I don't crave it that much and when I do find myself in a fast food establishment or any kind of restaurant, especially when I'm out with family/friends, I usually go for their healthy options! yay me! lol :laugh: And whenever I do crave it, I just cook my own. Home-cooking is better in taste and nutrition anyway! :happy:

Wow momoftwo29 I almost didn't recognize you with your profile picture! looking good! :flowerforyou:

Congrats newattitude2009 for having the strength to stop yourself before consuming thousands of empty cals!:flowerforyou: Wish I also have that kind of self-control. When I start on something (particularly sweets), I just can't stop. :grumble: Great job!

thank you etey7, you can call me Laura. I took that pic myself yesterday, I am going to get my hubby to take a full body shot one day though. Tomorrow is my weigh in day so we will see what those evil scales will say :laugh:

soupandsandwich

I don't feel like I'm doing very well today at all. We went to this meeting, where the meal was catered. Well, I didn't even like it, and yet I still ate it. Nothing healthy at all. I should have only eaten a few bite, to be polite, and then said I was full. Instead I cleaned my plate like a good little ( not so little) girl.
The food was borderline bad. It was blah at best. Why did I eat it ALL!?!?

All I can do is move forward.
Tomorrow is a full day of work, since I work both jobs.
I am thinking about getting the Wiifit plus. It's only $20, and I do like the Wii fit, and am excited about what new features it might have. But I will do a little research first.

There is also a new 'biggest loser' game for the Wii. I dont' know anything about it yet, but Bob and Jillian are on the cover.

MOMOFTWO29

Well, I did very well today. I stayed with what calories I was susposed to, but I haven't drank all my water for today. I have been in bed pretty much most of the day due to my back but at least it feels some better. Tomorrow, I am going to do some exercise even if it is just walking, I hate not being able to do any. My weigh in day is tomorrow, so we will see.

MOMOFTWO29

I don't feel like I'm doing very well today at all. We went to this meeting, where the meal was catered. Well, I didn't even like it, and yet I still ate it. Nothing healthy at all. I should have only eaten a few bite, to be polite, and then said I was full. Instead I cleaned my plate like a good little ( not so little) girl.
The food was borderline bad. It was blah at best. Why did I eat it ALL!?!?

All I can do is move forward.
Tomorrow is a full day of work, since I work both jobs.
I am thinking about getting the Wiifit plus. It's only $20, and I do like the Wii fit, and am excited about what new features it might have. But I will do a little research first.

There is also a new 'biggest loser' game for the Wii. I dont' know anything about it yet, but Bob and Jillian are on the cover.

don't beat yourself up over it. Just get right back to eating great tomorrow. I have found that when I ate something that I shouldn't eat, I would beat myself up over it and that didn't help one bit. I wish I had a wii fit. Maybe one of these days I will get one. :flowerforyou:

MOMOFTWO29

goodnight everyone.:flowerforyou:

MOMOFTWO29

Good Morning Everyone, today is already turning out to be a great day!!!! My weigh in day was today and I have lost 52 pounds!!!!!!! I am finally out of 40 something lost after months of struggling just to do what I was susposed to be doing. For everyone, please don't give up if you mess up, just pick yourself up and keep on going. We all can do this, if I can anyone can. If you want to go and read my story on my profile. The most weight I have ever lost before this was 20 pounds, and the longest I have ever been on a so called "diet" was 2 months if that.

Okay lets have a water and exercise challenge today: at least 64 oz. of water today and at least 30 minutes of exercise. :flowerforyou:

Jentx30

Hey can I join? I want to get healthier by eliminating processed food completely from my diet. I think that processed food and fast food are what's causing Americans to continuously get fatter and fatter. I am the mother of two children and I want to be a good example to them and I want them to grow up active and healthy.
I am not extremely overweight but I am overweight by about 10-20lbs. I also have lots of stomach trouble and I think its because I eat lots of crappy processed food and I LOVE sugar..addicted to it. I have started trying to eat healthy time and time again but every weekend an eating binge occurs because of some activity involving food. It's frustrating..very frustrating..food is everywhere..crappy food. I just can't say no..I completely fall off the wagon weekend after weekend. Anyhoo. I'm willing to try AGAIN for the millionth time. I need an accountability group to keep me on track. I also want to help others too. I love to workout, it is a habit for me. I have worked out for many years and have considered becoming a personal trainer. I would like to actually look like one though LOL.

My stats are
Current weight:158
Goal weight:145
This morning I worked out for 53 minutes and intend to go back to the gym tonight for a bit..or I might take the kids on a walk later. I have had almost a half gallon of water already. My daily goal is to drink a full gallon.

I just want to say congrats to Laura for losing all of that weight. It is tough to stick with weight loss..very tough. Especially for a mom.

MOMOFTWO29

Hey can I join? I want to get healthier by eliminating processed food completely from my diet. I think that processed food and fast food are what's causing Americans to continuously get fatter and fatter. I am the mother of two children and I want to be a good example to them and I want them to grow up active and healthy.
I am not extremely overweight but I am overweight by about 10-20lbs. I also have lots of stomach trouble and I think its because I eat lots of crappy processed food and I LOVE sugar..addicted to it. I have started trying to eat healthy time and time again but every weekend an eating binge occurs because of some activity involving food. It's frustrating..very frustrating..food is everywhere..crappy food. I just can't say no..I completely fall off the wagon weekend after weekend. Anyhoo. I'm willing to try AGAIN for the millionth time. I need an accountability group to keep me on track. I also want to help others too. I love to workout, it is a habit for me. I have worked out for many years and have considered becoming a personal trainer. I would like to actually look like one though LOL.

My stats are
Current weight:158
Goal weight:145
This morning I worked out for 53 minutes and intend to go back to the gym tonight for a bit..or I might take the kids on a walk later. I have had almost a half gallon of water already. My daily goal is to drink a full gallon.

I just want to say congrats to Laura for losing all of that weight. It is tough to stick with weight loss..very tough. Especially for a mom.

thanks, yes, you can join, it is an open group. welcome :flowerforyou:

Cindysunshine

Hello Team, I hope everyone had a great weekend. I did. I am even having a great day today so far. I walked 2 miles in 29 minutes before breakfast. I am determined to walk 2 more tonight after work too. I work from 1-8 today. I need to drink all my water today. That will be my goal. 1 gallon of water. Ok- I better run, ttfn- Cindy

ourgang

Hope everyone had a great weekend.. Saturday was great, did my 3.5 mile run, getting ready for the 5K November 1st.... Stayed in my calories, but Sunday was not so good... I was tired and def ate too much...... Oh well, can't turn back time, but I can get back on track today... Don't know why, but sundays tend to be a hard day for me:yawn:

worked out this morning and will stay in my cal count. already have 32 oz of water in and plan on running tonight....

Good Luck everyone and have a great sun shiney day:glasses:

nolachick

ahhh thank god I found this. I was doing great last week! stuck to my 5am boot camp but my wkend was bad...fri it rained so no boot camp, sat I ate out, Sun there was the Saints Football game so I drank beer and ate burgers n nachos - UGH! :grumble: :S

I know I was bad and now feel super guilty. but i got my butt up this morning instead of laying in bed with a headache, shook it off and made it to my boot camp. I felt great after!

We can do this guys!

MOMOFTWO29

ahhh thank god I found this. I was doing great last week! stuck to my 5am boot camp but my wkend was bad...fri it rained so no boot camp, sat I ate out, Sun there was the Saints Football game so I drank beer and ate burgers n nachos - UGH! :grumble: :S

I know I was bad and now feel super guilty. but i got my butt up this morning instead of laying in bed with a headache, shook it off and made it to my boot camp. I felt great after!

We can do this guys!

welcome :flowerforyou: Yes, we can do this!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:

MOMOFTWO29

well so far I have done 30 minutes of exercise, drank over 32 oz. of water and I have ate great, a great finish to this day. :flowerforyou:

ourgang

Great day,,,
Worked out for 30 min high cardio this morning and went for a nice walk 2.2 miles with my Jimmy, instead of running. (since he wanted to go I thought time with my husband was more important than getting a run in tonight) Balance in life is what is MOST important. I'll run tomorrow!!!

drank my water, stayed in my cal's and feeling good...
Ready for tomorrow:happy: :happy:

Jentx30

Congrats to the good day had by you guys today. I have done well myself. I worked out for an hour, have had almost an entire gallon of water. I still have about 500 cals left to eat today. I probably won't eat nearly that many though. I might even go lift weights tonight if I get bored.

MOMOFTWO29

Way to go guys!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:

ivykivy

Congratulations everyone on exercise and eating well.

Laura congrats on reaching 50lbs.

soupandsandwich

I have done well today. I've stayed below my calorie limit, drank my water ( some crystal light) and have exercised. Not too vigorously, since I did Wii Fit, but I still did something. And I think that is the key. Maybe it's even better, if you are more intense some days, take a day off now and then, and also have some lighter work out days.
My goal is to have an entire week of this. But I can only take it one day at a time. So far so good.

MOMOFTWO29

Congratulations everyone on exercise and eating well.

Laura congrats on reaching 50lbs.

thanks Ivy :flowerforyou:

MOMOFTWO29

I have done well today. I've stayed below my calorie limit, drank my water ( some crystal light) and have exercised. Not too vigorously, since I did Wii Fit, but I still did something. And I think that is the key. Maybe it's even better, if you are more intense some days, take a day off now and then, and also have some lighter work out days.
My goal is to have an entire week of this. But I can only take it one day at a time. So far so good.

I have made it 9 days without being bad or anything. Congrats on getting the water in and doing the exercise.

Jaymie

Id like to join in as well

Im in a different time zone being in the southern hemisphere. but still need some support..

Im feeling aweful at the moment as I have had a HUGE dinner today and no exercise. Work was long and tired.. the last thing I could think of was exercise let alone cooking anything decent. So I ate out (had a heavy creamy indian curry) and im really paying for it now.. Oh am I feeling FULL!!!

boy am I kicking myself.. why do we do this to ourselves

:sad: