Lots2Lose & over 40 (CLOSED GROUP)

Good morning all.

Tuesday Test: My biggest overall challenge is staying motivated. Lately, with so much support from all of you, my family and friend (the select few who know I'm trying to loose weight), it's been a lot easier to stay motivated. Also, the small successes I've enjoyed, such as the smaller jeans from my closet and being able to do a really long walk, have been motivating in and of themselves. It amazes me though, that there are still days that I struggle to stay on my plan.

One consistent problem I have is that pesky inner voice in my head that is so very critical. Even after that six mile walk on Sunday, that voice was beating me up about how slow I walked compared to some of the others in the group, and how I had the hardest time going up the hills. So I think my next challenge is to work on that inner voice. I am doing a phenomenal job working on a tremendous undertaking. That in itself is reason for me to be proud. I'm going to work on re-programming that voice. Even if I can't silence it, I can certainly turn the volume down!

Have a great week everyone!
katzpawz

Hey there Katzpawz! Why are we so hard on ourselves? You did fabulous with your endurance! That is my goal...endurance. Six miles is terrific and dont you let that little voice tell you any different. Great job.

Good morning everyone. I have a question....

Why do we give such great advice/encouragement/motivation to others and yet we don't do it for ourselves? I have decided (thank you Katzpawz) that from now on, if I find that I'm beating myself up over something, I am going to stop and think, "what would I say to a friend in the same situation?" Then, I'm going to take my own advice!

We work very hard for our accomplishments and yet I, for one, never think I've done enough. I think if we work on being as good to ourselves as we are to others, we just might change our opinions of ourselves and maybe even motivate ourselves to keep going!!

I hope everyone has a stellar day :glasses:

Hey All….So just found out the job is a no go, they needed someone with more manager experience which I totally understand. I knew going in that I did not have all the qualifications. On a positive note they did stress that they loved me and if a more Jr position opened up they would call me directly. I don’t hate my current job by any means so no plans to look.

I think I have done well this last week really paying attention to my diet and doing lots more cardio in my workouts. I have avoided the scale so we will see what tomorrow shows. Thanks for all the support and kind words. Together we will conquer these dreaded extra pounds.

So I have made it thru page 11…I’ll be back later to check more (should get some work done)

@Kelly…6+ miles is amazing and what a burn, you deserved that extra calorie lunch. Woohoo on being down a pants size

@Jackie…the number one tip for losing weight (for me) is watching the diet; if I don’t keep the calorie intake and portions under control I don’t lose weight. Nothing fancy. I think you cancelled out the 300 call with the hilly walk; since I don’t run I try and make sure to include hills in my walks; the intervals will help burn those calories.

@Karen…Sundays are for sleeping in! LOL..on the mud pie comment, bet you were a sight. When I owned my own place, Lowes and Home Depot where my favorite places, now that I rent again I don’t visit them nearly enough. WooHoo on the tax refund!

@Charmaine…Beer is also my downfall when I go out; I just try and plan for it.

@Jolene…WooHoo on shredding those 5lb. Glad to hear you can get back to work; hope it all goes well.

@Sheri…I go to the gym straight from work; if I go home first, forget about it; I get distracted and then never make it back out of the house.

@Claudia…amazing NSV

@Mollie…If I go up in weight I give myself a week to correct it (match my ticker); if that does not occur I change it the next week. Helps keep me accountable and to work harder the next week. I know how frustrated you are. I have been bouncing between 275-278 for about 4 months now, very frustrating, I just don’t give up, change my diet around and keep exercising! I am hoping this week will show me below 275 (fingers crossed).

A walking group…I will have to look into that, a wonderful idea, if Spring ever comes to North Carolina!

Tuesday Testing Yourself day- what are you challenging yourself to do for the next week /how did last weeks challenge go (Foe ex: give up diet coke for the week, or get up earlier to exercise, etc...)

Sorry, didn't really enter into this end of last week/now due to lack of energy re my previous post x

Daily Inspiration for March 22, 2011
Katie Jay, MSW

Exercise.

Perhaps you would prefer not to exercise. It takes time, it's hard, and you don't like to sweat. But even though you can think of a thousand excuses why you do not want to (or think you can't) exercise, you know in the long run it will make you feel better.

At first, exercise can feel like torture, but if you stay vigilant you will find you become stronger and have more energy. Exercise also relieves stress. Working out your tensions with sweat helps to unburden your soul. And you just might find yourself feeling more cheerful. Prioritize exercise like you prioritize brushing your teeth, drinking water, or taking your medicine. For long-term weight loss success and maintenance, it is as essential.

Action for the day: In your journal, make a list of activities you like to do that involve moving your body. These activities do not have to be formal exercise. Pick one activity and do it today.

thanks for sharing, this is great

Hi everybody,
Off to dinner with my two bestest friends for chicken wings and beer.

Sounds delish!!1 Hope you enjoyed it!!!

MJ - I forgot to say, I struggle with having too many calories left at night too. I think I'm afraid of running out of calories before I run out of day. Having my big meal at night is a hard habit for me to break.

me too Cathy. If I don't eat my big meal at night I find myself looking for snacks all evening and eating way more

I am that way too - scared that I will have several hours left and no calories remaining for food. As if not eating for a few hours would be such a bad thing!!! Thank you both Jolene and Cathy for sharing your experiences/thoughts on the calorie question with me!!!

Hello All

Boy, didn't know how bad I had been feeling over the last few days until I started taking the antibiotics! Within a short period my energy has returned (I have been sleeping most of the last few days and finding it hard to get out of bed). Amazing what a little water infection can do! :noway:

Good news! I am down by 0.9lb this week! Not quite a pound but what it does do is take me to over my 20lb loss!!!!!!!:drinker: So I have updated by signature already. It is good news since I did go over calories 2 days!

Hope everyone is well. I need to read everyones post from last few days as I read them with glazed eyes and almost fell asleep on the keyboard whilst doing so!

Shelly: You are a star and it is their loss re the job. Very nice to be head hunted and to be 'liked' x

Glad you are feeling better, and CONGRATS on the weight loss that is great.

MJ - I forgot to say, I struggle with having too many calories left at night too. I think I'm afraid of running out of calories before I run out of day. Having my big meal at night is a hard habit for me to break.

me too Cathy. If I don't eat my big meal at night I find myself looking for snacks all evening and eating way more

I am that way too - scared that I will have several hours left and no calories remaining for food. As if not eating for a few hours would be such a bad thing!!! Thank you both Jolene and Cathy for sharing your experiences/thoughts on the calorie question with me!!!

I had to laugh because that is exactly how I feel , I dont want to be caught with a few hrs left in the day and no calories. That would be horrible. What not having the calories left to allow me to be able to eat would only make me hungrier and make me want to eat everything in the house. If I have the calories left I am not as likely to be hungry . LOL

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Positive self talk is a hard one, but the more you practice it the better you will feel about the whole process. We can re-program ourselves to find the positive in any situation. This brings us peace of mind and makes the journey a pleasant one. This does not mean their will be times we will struggle but if we look for the positives we will get past the bumps in the road without giving up. I am pleasantly suprised at how good I feel this month even though I have gained weight this month and have definitely been struggling. I am looking at all the positives and rejoicing in the many NSV's. That takes my mind away from the let down of scale moving in the right direction.

The more you practice postive self talk the easier it becomes. Keep up the good work everyone! We can do this! One day at a time, one pound at a time......:-)
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You got that right Ms. Mollie!!! It is so hard. It is amazing how good were are at encouraging others and taking care of them but not good at nurturing ourselves or caring for our own needs. I wonder if it is a woman thing - being the care-giver and not the care-taker?