Christmas Countdown Challenge (Closed) - Week #14

man. it feels like no matter how good my intentions are, i keep breaking down and eating crap i shouldn't eat! and my exercise motivation is definitely lacking. ugh. so frustrating!

WOW! Such a bad day in terms of food. :ohwell: :grumble: :frown: :frown: :frown:

So disappointed. It was all stress-eating! I was even logging it as I was eating it, but it did not deter me! I was just like "Oh, this won't hurt too much". And now that I sit back and see the RED -450 staring at me, it's starting to sink in.

If only my rational mind was in control as I was actually eating candy and cake today. :frown: :frown: :frown: :frown: :frown:

Hang in there Mel!

I've had many days like that, my damage in red was -1050 one day! I was really disappointed in myself the, but chose to just pick myself back up the next day. In fact it was a great way to motivate me to do better. I know you can do better, you have before, but more importantly, you know you can do better. Keep believing in yourself and striving to be the best you possible!

cw: 185

That is my Christmas goal - done by Halloween!! :bigsmile:
I wish we had a happy dance smiley to choose from because that is what I have been feelin' this morning. I seem to be on a cycle of big loss - no/small loss - no loss - small/no loss - then back to big loss. This week is my big loss & I am going to enjoy it.

Just wanted to say a THANK YOU, to everyone who responded to my post yesterday. I am feeling much better today about the whole thing. One thing I do reconize is that this "social acceptance" vs "whats best for me" senerio has played out several times over the years not only in weight loss, but other aspect of my life. Social acceptance has always won out over what I wanted for myself. That being said, I'm determined to pass this "test of conviction" and not let others influence my journey. I talked to my son about this also, he switched to a vegan diet 3 years ago. He said that he had alot of negative feedback from people and the best thing he shared with me is that people don't like change that they are not in control of. That really struck a cord...... and that is exactly what most of you were saying too. So thank you again. You guys are the best!

cw: 185

That is my Christmas goal - done by Halloween!! :bigsmile:
I wish we had a happy dance smiley to choose from because that is what I have been feelin' this morning. I seem to be on a cycle of big loss - no/small loss - no loss - small/no loss - then back to big loss. This week is my big loss & I am going to enjoy it.

Congrats on hitting your goal, Kristin!! I'll dance for you too, too!

CW: 240

Bust: 47
Waist: 42
Hips: 52
Arm: 14
Thigh: 22.5

I'm doing a free 10 day trial at a gym near me and have been pretty unimpressed so far. I have been getting most of my cardio & strength training at home, but wanted to try the gym to see if I thought it was give me an edge. I like getting in the serious weight training, with more variety than what I can do at home...and I clocked some serious cardio yesterday and felt pretty good (although sore!). But I get a bad vibe from the people there. I'm the only overweight person I've seen (lots of skinny girls in hot pants & body builder guys) and no one, not even the staff, seems welcoming or friendly so I get really self conscious. They have a nice facility, but I know I won't go if I don't feel happy there.

I have another gym to try out that's closer to my home. Maybe that one will be better. Or maybe I'll find out that I'm just better off working out in the comfort of my own home. My husband and dog are always supportive and friendly.