SW: 286
CW: 273
GW: 248 (By Dec. 25)
UGW: 140

I got down to about 240 a couple years back but then due to life events I've gained it all back. I workout everyday which ranges from running, walking, strength training and Zumba. I have an app on my phone called GymPact that I recommend if you need motivation and accountability. I kinda sorta depend greatly on the apps I use haha. I eat somewhat healthy for most of the day then blow it in the evening, I'm working on fixing that bad habit now (:

I understand the losing then gaining it all back concept. I lost 58 pounds when I first joined MFP and gained all of it back and then some because "life got in the way". Or, at least that was my excuse! But, you are here now (and congrats on your progress so far). I have the same problem with doing great during the day and then going home and eating whatever I want. So, that is a good thing for us to work on together! Welcome! Happy to have you join us!

Oh yes, and Halloween candy lying around was definitely not helping. Finally got back on path though

Thanks so much!!

SW 220
CW 211
GW 191
UGW 175

So friends, I need some tough love. Two nights in a row I found myself up eating pop tarts and milk before bed. I don't even really like poptarts and I wasn't even hungry. I've been having a bit of stress surrounding a home renovation project that seems to be going on forever. And last night I was tired and ready for bed but trying to get a couple loads of laundry done before I went to sleep.

What do you do when you catch yourself falling back into old habits like this?

Also, another trick I have used a time or two is to brush your teeth when you feel like eating junky things. The toothpaste taste in your mouth makes you less likely to wanna eat in my opinion.



When I get those sudden unconscious urges to eat garbage food I try and redirect myself. I really love anything crafty, recently I have taught myself to loom knit.I find that It helps alot to do something with your hands when you get cravings because if you hands are busy then there isn't food going into your mouth. Also crafting is a sort of de-stress for me as well so its a double whammy for me.... no junky food and de-stressing at the same time.

I second that about the Toothpaste. Definitely brush your teeth. It's also an indicator that tells you that you've finished your meal.

When I'm faced with temptation to eat junks that are right in front of me, I usually allow myself to eat it. If my body is craving sugar, I let it have sugar. I just have to make sure I'm in control. Like for example, "I'll have a bite and If I still want more I'll find something else that will satisfy my crave but wouldn't do so much damage." Yesterday my sister brought home a Double Chocoloate Chip muffin. I could smell it and see that it looks really good. To control my mind before it tricks itself that it needs all the muffins in the world, I asked for a chunk. Ate it, swallowed, and felt I definitely wanted more. I walked out the room and into the kitchen to look for whatever we may have to snack on. And i thought, "POPCORN!" Looking for other alternatives help a lot. Anything not so damaging to anything perfectly beneficial to your health.

Other than that, If you feel no pull towards it but just mindless snacking, either drop it and keep yourself busy with other things (like commenting to people here on MFP ) or drink water. haha Yes, I may be bad at giving advice. )

I have been having some motivational problems as well. I put a picture of myself on the fridge as a reminder of what I do not want to look like.

Thank you! I was definitely bored, stressed and trying keep myself awake. I should have just left the laundry and went to bed. Standing right in front of the pantry waiting for the dryer to finish is a Bad idea.

I'm going to try some of these tips. Keeping the hands busy, brushing my teeth and waiting a while to see if I'm really hungry. Gah, I wouldn't even feel so bad if it was food I actually liked and wanted KWIM?

Okay--back on track! Today has been great so far!

Wow, I definitely know what you mean. Recently, my boss started selling Filipino food. It's veeeerrrrrry delicious. Pork Adobo, Pork Guissantes, and Chicken Afritada. Every Mon, Wed, and Fridays, we sell these at Lunch and I am ALWAYS being tempted. Filipinos like a LOT of salt in these dishes, especially in their Pork Adobo. Salt and Sugar are on the top list that causes binge eating. For me anyways.
I mean, when you compare these entree's to health foods, wouldn't we all like to skip the boring and take what's interesting? SO what I did was make my own version of Chicken Afritada. It's basically Chicken soup. It tastes Oh so good! Almost like the real thing. Just the absence of potatoes. From here on out, I'll be tryin to make my own version of my favorite foods. That way, i'm comfortable with what i'm eating.

So, the question was asked about weigh in days. I weigh in every Wednesday, so tomorrow, I will start a new topic for weigh ins. (This one I thought could be more for introductions and what not). Not everyone weighs in weekly or even bi-weekly so just be sure to check in on this page at least once a week and let us know how things are going...and then check in to weigh whenever you normally would, on the other post. I am so excited that all of you wanted to join this challenge! I am super excited and believe that great things will happen for all of us as we bring 2013 to a close! WOW! Even reading that and thinking that 2013 will be over with in a few short weeks, seems unreal to me. But, ready or not, HERE IT COMES!!

So here is what has been decided. Check-ins once a week and share how things are going and weigh in whenever it is that you weigh in.
Any questions or topics you'd like to post, feel free.

Welcome Mikeyo30 =D

Hello!

My name is Anna, and it's actually been exactly a year since I found MyFitnessPal, and last autumn I lost 15 pounds between Halloween and Christmas. But since then? I got off the weight-loss bandwagon. Oh, we hiked five miles every week this summer, camped and biked, but... it's fall. That stuff is over, and it took NO time at all for poundage to creep back on. I need another challenge.

I'm glad your board is open, and that it's a smaller board. Makes things a little more intimate, and it's easier to keep track of the people I'm doing the challenge with! I'm assuming this post is where we give our starting stats?

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STARTING STATISTICS
NAME: aNNa
HT: 5'9
CW: 197
GW: 175

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And last time I just wanted to see if it would work. THIS time I'm a little more serious about losing weight and getting down to my mid-baby weight of 175. ((I carried six babies. I know it's NOT realistic to hope to return to pre-preggercy after THAT insanity! Besides, I've hit 40. Isn't that like geriatric or something?)) So... here's to a fantastic fall challenge!

And I do have a correction on my status.

I want it to reflect what my fitnesspal account has been going by. last time I was on I was 236. but when I stoped I went up to 241.

So I will change it so it matches with my current weight loss tracker.

SW 236
CW 227
GW 202
UGW 170