Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, @Evamutt !

I blew it tonight. Like, 358 calories blew it. I'll be in the hotel gym in the morning, then I'll run 2 miles, and at least at Thanksgiving I can control my portions, unlike the restaurant, where delicious food kept appearing in front of me. I have to remember, there will only be 2 days of insane eating- today and tomorrow.

My Christmas dress came, it fits perfectly, now I actually can't lose till Christmas, cause then it would not be body con.

@Evamutt I would just freeze it! Actually I probably would't , I love cake, it would not last in the freezer, who am I kidding haha

Hello!

I've been feeling wonderful this week. Bloat is gone, appetite gets smaller, been sweating at cardio trainings just in general feeling good about myself. Going to spend this Friday eve in the gym too, cause it's the most quiet time.
Only 4 weeks till going home and moving, I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! And only 2 weeks of uni left, which means after that I never will have to eat just so my stomach wouldn't sing opera during a quiet seminar for the entertainment of everyone and my embarrassment
As I say, sugar is sweet again and life is enough Been looking back at 2017 a lot lately and overall, it's been eventful, emotional roller coaster, but I feel like life gets better with every year, and I reach more and more goals. I'm sure I will conquer my body sooner than later

I just heard this idea, that when you know you will go over calories, just look at weightloss as a staircase. It's better to consciously take 1 step back and eat the cake, than to say you won't, eat it anyways and then fall 10 steps back by getting all worked up, etc. So, have the cake!

@keepnguyening Welcome to join! What's your story?

Good afternoon!
I feel like I'm having a monologue here haha, but it's still a place to be accountable to others, so I will just continue in hope all you Americans will soon be back here and are just recovering after the feast!

I've been better mentally this week. 1 week without tracking. Still adjusting to eating intuitively, but I think I will get there again. Thinking about food way less. And did 4 gym days this week and going for a run outside today later, cause it's a beautiful and warm day.
Only weird thing, both yesterday and today I slept for like 12-14h! That's crazy long, but maybe with getting myself all worked up last week, my body needed some extra recovery?

@Evamutt Good job on not eating all the cake! Sending good thoughts to your husband!

I didn't end up going for my run as planned, but 4 cardio sessions this week is good too. Will do better next week.
Don't know what this tiredness is, but been awake for only 9h and going to bed already. Not feeling ill at all, and I've been eating very much healthily and taking vitamins. The only thing, I've been consuming quite a lot of dairy this week, which I normally never do, cause I am/used to be intolerant (haven't done a blood test this year yet). Maybe my body is tired cause it's hard to process dairy. Hmm, will have to cut it out if this continues.

@Rachel0778 I don't know what field you work at, or what professional goals need all this socializing, but just take a break, at least 1 day! Like, what will happen if you don't go to 1 or 2? I always think, what's the worst that can happen, will I even remember this in 5 years? You probably won't remember all the events, but surely the feelings you had at the time, so better take some time for yourself !

@Liane8 I've tried Bikram yoga once. I love sauna and working out, but 90min in a room with a lot of sweating strangers, trying to catch a breath and keep my balance was not enjoyable at all, so bravo to you for doing it so often. However, is it even healthy to do it so often? You probably drink like 5l of water on yoga days, I found it so dehydrating.

Hello everyone, long time no MFP.
I see some old faces and many new ones here, and the thread is still going strong, well done guys.
Well it's been a while like I say, for those of you who remember me you may remember my first stumbling block in my health and fitness journey occurred when my beloved Mum died, then just as I was getting myself back on track I got made redundant. Then, just as I'd got a new job and had started to sort myself out, all hell broke loose at work, people quit, there was drama and hassle, and I got bumped up to department supervisor (no extra pay!) and all the stress that goes with that, so had no time to think, much less do anything else. We then got a new boss, and more staff, and I was yet again getting back into a much better routine when I fell down a flight of stairs at my friend's house and broke my back! You couldn't make it up. It's been a really tough 6 months since my accident now, and I'm just starting to get back to regular walks, but a LOT weight has been gained and I am even heavier right now than when I began all this, way back when..
So, no running for me for some months yet, but the diet has got to start taking precedence again, and I have to keep trying to exercise as much as I can.
I'm hoping to be back on here full time by the new year when my physiotherapy finishes and I'm feeling better. I'm going to be my friends bridesmaid in October next year, so I will have 10 months to get in shape and not be the 'fat bridesmaid'.....
Keep at it everybody, I'll pop back in soon. X

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@Rachel0778 I have quite the entrepreneur personality and was raised with the idea that working for someone else is just a temporary thing till I can start my own business. I have some ideas for that, obviously will have to work for someone else till I get the capital, and currently marketing interests me. I don't know. I play it by ear, currently I still have good 7months of travel lifestyle, will see where I even settle.

@Rachel0778, Hey Lady, how are you?

CariTJR,WOW, so sorry you went through so much!! Hope nothing more happens & you recover fully & have great success

@rachelcalsbeek It sounds like you may have found a good maintenance spot! How much more were you planning on losing?

@CariTJR I am crossing fingers for you on the running, I know how much you love it! And I've been doing well. We bought a house and with all the move stress I've put back on about 7lbs which is frustrating but I'm working to get them off and get back to maintenance. The never ending battle

@gymprincess1234 That sounds exciting! With owning a small business, you'll learn soon enough about all the business generating professional networking fun I'm currently inundated with

Happy Wednesday! I got up at 5:15am this morning to do a quick crossfit class before work since I've got a 5 hour volunteering shift after work. Ugh. I keep reminding my SO how much I love him for taking on all these additional events so he can reach his year end hours goal. But at least my exercise is done for the day so I can feel good about that. Last night instead of going out for coffee I talked a friend into taking a dog walk with me and Chance. It was great to do two birds with one stone! I wish I could say I relaxed after that, but I had to finish up laundry and dishes from the weekend and put together our end tables that came in the afternoon. I know I'm supposed to love homeownership, but frankly it blows. Endless amounts of extra chores, cleaning, and projects that I otherwise didn't have. My SO and the dog are thrilled though and I know it's a good financial decision, but I miss having a landlord.