Over 200 new me part 53 (open group)

Today, yes the scale went down, however, in my excitement, I was a bit ashamed. Why do I constantly allow that number on the scale to define me? Or better yet why do I allow that number to determine my success! Something for me to ponder. I have to travel this weekend for residency. I plan to exercise while at the hotel......will the the first time I even considered exercising when going to a hotel. Not sure if room service has healthy options, however, I plan to eat in moderation.

Want to get back into running, however, I feel like the whole park will laugh at me, seeing me struggle to run.

Today, I did great with my calories, got all my meals and snacks in, and actually am not hungry.......Me actually saying I am not hungry.....(Kind of funny actually)

Muriah2: Welcome to the group! It's never too late to join.

Sherry (Momma24): What is your location again?

Annasgyal: I completely know what you're talking about when you say you're letting the scale define your success. I was a 2-6 times a day weigher, but when I realized that I was letting the number on the scale determine my mood for the entire day, I decided to wean myself off. I first went down to once a day weighing, then twice a week, then once a day. Now I'm experimenting with weighing only the first and last day of the month. I'm much happier and can focus on my fitness/performance progress. I recommend cutting back on the scale if you can to see if it makes the whole thing less stressful for you.

As for the running, I used to think that way about running in public, but then I told myself that at least I'm trying! Sometimes I get strange looks from the people sitting in their lawn chairs, drinking beer and smoking cigarettes while I run past but in my mind I scream "I'm freaking awesome and you aren't, you lazy bums!" Just get out there and do what feels good for you! Don't let anyone determine who you are, what you should do and what makes you feel good for you...only you can do that.

Allison: Thanks for the pics of Williamsburg. I'm so excited. Nate and I love history, so we figure it should be the perfect vacation for us. What amazes me is that NO one, not even non-runners have called me crazy for signing up for a half marathon in a different state. I thought people would think I was even more nuts than usual.

Checking in for yesterday:
Calories: Over...pizza followed by ice cream last night. I was ravenous after my workout.
Water: 128 oz.
Exercise: 30 Day Shred, Level 1
Proud: I changed into my workout gear as soon as I got home last night so I didn't let any excuses get in the way.

I'm feeling it in the quads and glutes today, but it tells me I'm using muscles in a way I haven't for a while, so that's a plus!

Whenever I see anyone jogging/running or even walking I always kind of tip my hat at them for even getting out there...I saw a very overweight lady the other day attempting to run...I can see where some people would have mocked her or giggled a bit at how she looked but I kind of teared up and in my mind said "good for you!!"

When the elderly folks walk past me while I "run" the look back and smile encouragingly:flowerforyou: . YES really!:grumble: But sometimes their walker and oxygen trip them up and I catch up with them!

Checking in for Wednesday:
Calories - Under by about half my exercise calories
Water - good
Exercise - no. I might have slept in :embarassed:

Proud- I was home alone with the dark chocolate covered almonds with sea salt, from Trader Joe's and I didn't eat more than the one's I counted! They are EVIL!:devil: They TALK TO ME! :ohwell:

Ok, here's my first check in as a part of this group.



Calories- under (1323 out of 1460)

Water- ok, I'm on my 3rd 20oz bottle of water, which is actually good for me. I'm lucky to get in 40oz s day.

Exercise- none

What I'm proud of- I planned my calories well today. I knew we were having a little potluck at school today, so I ate a very small breakfast to allow room for some of that food at lunch. When I did eat st the potluck, I only took small samples of a couple of my favorite items. I didn't feel deprived at all, and I didn't overindulge at all either.

A challenge I have set for myself is to increase water to 60oz minimum, and get to the gym at least 3x between now and next Thursday. I can do it!!

Today's Check-In.....This morning I was feeling exercise burn out! I battled with myself to get up. The DVD said 45minutes, however, I know i only did about 20 minutes...so I logged twenty minutes. Hey better than nothing.

Was gonna skip dinner as I was out and about preparing for my trip. I was in the mall, and Burger King was calling me......I was so close...however, realized it was not worth it. Instead, went to Chick Fil A and got a grilled chicken salad, sat down and pretended it was the burger and fries........maybe as a treat one day!

Shocker of the day: Went ti Starbucks, been a minute, to get a tea. Typically. I get the Tea sweetned, so I figured unsweetned tea would be zero calories right?.........WRONG! Upon entering it into my food diary, the blasted thing has 120 calories! What!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those 20 minutes from earlier sure came in handy!


Cals- Stayed under, did not eat exercise calories back today.
water - Horrible....only got in two glasses.....I so need to work on that!
exercise -20 good minutes....Hey, it is better than nothing right?
proud -Today marked my 30th consectuive day logging in! I lost 6 pounds in one month. Better off than on....

well i didn't lose anything this week , i am up .3 lbs, but since TOM is here, been sick, no exercise , i will take it.

So starting today is me and hubby's 5 week BL competition. So going to try to bring it hard and see the results

weigh in for me would be
-2.8 pounds this week so I am proud of my restart just have to stick with it


mstahl.............-2.5................-1.3%
ann.................-2.8................-1.2%

Great start to the weigh-ins, ladies! I am not participating because of my no weighing until Halloween. My cat let me weigh him last night, though. I turned on the scale and set him on it. He actually stood perfectly still until the scale was done reading...he's 18.4 lbs! There's no WAY I thought he weighed that much. I thought he was around 12-14 lbs. The funny thing is, I used to think he was a little heavy when he weighed in at 12 lbs. Now I think he's a light little peanut and thought he had lost weight. Too funny. He and his brother are both solid, larger (not fat, though) cats. Good, healthy, farm-raised kittens.

Anyway, checking in for yesterday:
Calories: Most likely over due to enchiladas, tortilla chips and a beer.
Water: 96 oz.
Exercise: 4 mile run in 44 minutes.
Proud: I had the waitress hold the rice, beans and gross apple cake thing. They're just filler and while I'll eat them if they're in front of me, I don't really care for or crave any of it.

IM interested in joining...

Weigh in time...I am exactly the same as I was last week. Generally i would be bummed but it is TOM so I am happy that the scale did not go up but stayed the same!!! Hopefully that means next week I will have a big loss.

I'm not checking in, I haven't had dinner yet Just adding to the conversation. I will also turn 30 in a few months (Feb), looks like there are a few of us! I love reading everyone's posts, they really are motivating and inspiring, and you all can consider me your own personal cheerleader! I'll be back after dinner to fill you all in on my day. I weighed myself this morning, 221.6, which hasn't changed since last week. I blame that on the four days I tried "fast 5" and only ate between 5 and 10 pm. Yeah....starving all day then stuffing all my calories into one meal? Not for me.........