Unconditional Support Group - November

Absolutely OK!! Thanks Maggs for doing that

I ate waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much Halloween candy. I'm so glad I exercised so much yesterday to make up for it!

It's a new month, does anyone have any goals for the month they want to share? My goal is to be at 180 by the end of November. I am 184 right now .. I think that is doable

C'mon everyone, Let's Share!!!

Debi

Ok. I will like to be down 10 lbs. by Dec. 1 . I think that's doable. I did exercise 5 days last week. I am going to do 5 days this week and work up.
Oh yes the halloween candy gone and so is the Ice cream. Straight and narrow now. Got all my water , so doing better. Have not weighed in yet. Will on Friday morning.

Deb, you are doing great.

I heard of Zumba do you have to be coordinated to do it?

Love this board not negativity.

Have a Great monday!

Ann

Hello November!

Profjan, I think it's a great idea to try to split up your workouts, especially if it means you'll stick to it! Whatever works, right?

I joined some people for a P90X challenge starting today and I have a feeling tomorrow my abs are going to be absurdly sore! I wanted to do it with my boyfriend, my idea was that we'd strengthen our bond through fitness (or something), but he was so negative during our workout this morning that I don't know if I can stick with him on it! (he was negative about himself not being able to do the moves that the guys in the dvd do, which NOBODY can do on day one anyways, but it was still getting me really down :frown: ). But here's hoping. I'm not giving up on him yet! I did buy him a very cool exercise mat that's all black and says 'calm' in blue at the front, maybe that'll help!

You guys are great! So much information here. I might try Zumba....I am really not coordinated! haha I know they sell dvds for it so maybe that would be good for someone like me. I broke up my workouts today and it was easier to take. I am grateful for all your advice. Thanks!

I tried breaking up my workouts into 2 sessions and it works pretty well. Sometimes I can do longer amounts but lately I've gotten antsy! I have found it easier to do if I have enough time in the day to break it up.
Have to go to the doc on Friday, so I hope my blood work, etc. is better. It was much improved last time, so I am optimistic.
Beautiful autumn day here!

Hello people! It is raining here in North Texas today ... but that's alright! Personally, I enjoy the rain

Yesterday was kind of a blah day for me just in general. Nothing specific and not a bad day, just not a good one either. But hey, I'll take blah over bad pretty much any time.

So here are some non-food/exercise related question for everyone:
Do you decorate it up big or small or what for Christmas? BIG - Love Christmas
What is your favorite Christmas song? - I'll be home for Christmas and all of the other ones too.
What is your favorite Christmas movie? - Christmas Story - Elf and many others
What are you asking Santa for for Christmas this year? - nothing

And if you celebrate something other than Christmas, just change your answers to match up

Have a great day!
Debi

Hi everyone, my goal for this month is to lose 6.2kgs, so I have planned my exercise around what I can achieve now, what I would like to achieve & possibly reduce my calorie goal, still thinking about that one though .

Zumba, I would like to give that a go, just got to figure out how I can work it into a already tight exercise schedule. It looks like a really fun way of exercising & I used to love dancing, not sure if I'd be able to keep up though lol.

Happy Feet, what I know about depression is that it's hard to stay motivated when everything seems to be getting on top of you/us, all I can suggest is that we try & surround ourselves with positive people, it helps reducing the daily struggles, as for MFP I have a app on my phone which I update whenever I eat (as do most on this board), and it helps when having a bad day to look back at the awesome post your friends leave you when we've accomplished something.

My other goal for this month is to try & get through the month with as little suprises as I can, it's going to be hard as it's my birthday this month & that is all I need, another mile stone round my neck lol.

Back to the questions...
Fav song "I saw mummy kissing Santa Clause"
Fav Movie "Look who's talking now"
asking from Santa "A happy & healthy year for everyone"

Also on the post re: P90X, I can't say I've heard of it, I would like to look into it but I think I'm chugging along ok at the moment.
Have a good day everyone & keep updating, it's fun reading.

HI Happy Feet. Sounds like your are going in the right direction. Keep a blog or journal of what you eat and how much you exercise. Commit to 5 days a week and then grow from there and then it becomes easier. I know for myself if I try to conquer the world in one bite. I normally fail. Yes, taking a walk will help with Depression. Although if your depression is really bad I would consult your dr.
I am so happy all the Halloween candy is gone. I am committed to exercising 5 days this week. I want to lose 10 lbs by Dec 1st. I know Thanksgiving is in their but their are healthy work arounds and also, will do a little more exercise after dinner that day,. Trying to plan out my month will help.

Everyone is doing great and keep up the journey.

Ann

Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.

I am completely new to all of this but it seems that everyone here supports each other and that is definitely one of the most helpful things when struggling with weight problems. I have had weight issues since I was 19. Before that I was pencil thin, then suddenly, my metabolism seemed to come to a screeching halt and after having two children and adopting two more and adding 15 years I went from 120 at age 19 to 203 at age 34! In 2009 my physician sent me to an endocrinologist who found that my thyroid was seriously under active and I started medication for that, but I still didn't lose any weight. I also tried Meridia which failed, along with a couple of other appetite suppressants. I had done the Atkins diet in the past, which worked but the weight always came back with a vengeance. And my life is anything but sedentary with four children! Since September 8 of this year I have been tracking my diet, counting calories and sticking to a strict 1200 calorie a day diet. Since doing this, and drinking at least 8 20 ounce glasses of water a day, I have felt so much better. At my doctor on September 7 I was at 203 and today I am at 167. I have gradually added more and more physical activity as I have felt better, but have not technically added working out as of yet. All I can say is that depression is a killer. And being overweight feeds the depression. It is a vicious cycle. I have not deprived myself of anything, I just eat less and when I do eat something with a higher calorie amount, I add more activity and make sure it's something I really and truly want. Recording everything is key! I really did not think that this would work when recommended. But it has and I would pass on the tip to anyone!

Have a good weekend everyone! I had a pretty good week. Good report from the doctor...blood work very good, and weight coming off slowly. I'd like to pick up the pace on that! I also got another class to teach for next semester, so that takes a lot of pressure off. I love it, as well.
The ups and downs of weight loss.....why is it such a roller coaster? I actually have a friend who is too thin and tries to gain weight. Imagine that! The best to all of you!