T.H.E (Trying Hard Everyday) Team~ Week 34
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Hi gang, just checking in at the end of the day. Kelli, so good to see you are up and around again!!! That was a serious flu you got!! Its good to see you back on the bike, and back in the game. And, thanks for the compliments! I really love that shirt, so I am not giving it back! :laugh: When ever I get a little bummed out, I check out my old pics in my profile. The fact that I don't look like THAT any more is really motivating!!
Everyone, have a great Tuesday! I will check back in then.0 -
I"m back on the wagon entering all my food and working out with more furver. We'll see how much head way I can make to getting back to where I was.0
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Love the new photos. Manda- good to see ya missy.
I took in aprox 1200 yesterday. Hard to say for sure as I ate linner (lunch and dinner combined) at mongolian bbq. Tried to add everything. Ate mostly veggies and a bit of protein. Had a very light breakfast.
Did 4 mile run and yoga yesterday.0 -
Hey group...I am getting there....went in yesterday and log my food till supper time...and then bombed out. But back on track again today. As Prayerful mom has said sometimes baby steps are necessary. Kind of what I am doing. Taking those small steps..and trust me this is always on my mind. Everyday I wake up and think okay I want to eat better and start out doing just that. But then something happens through the day and I bomb. Think it is because I really don't know what I want to eat for supper and then when I get home from work I just throw together the easiet and quickest thing...as I don't want to be cooking all night. Think that is where I am having problems. Exercising is the other thing I am lacking too. Get up in the morning have good intentions...and then poof I don't do it. Dont' like exercising at night time, as evenings I am usually ready to just relax for the night.
Anyways, that is about it...but I am still trying everyday and going to keep trying till I succeed.
Adopt4 - hope you get better and better everyday. And your reminder that you asked for - don't forget to call your trainer.
Kristi- never seen pics of you before will have to go check your profile and see if there are any there. But I think you look great now....and you have made great progress keep it up cause the more success I see the more I want it.
jlb123 - GOOD WORK...you go girl. Man so much inspiration at this website.
Prayerfulmom - I must say - you must have the biggest heart... Seems like every time I read your post...they are so loving and caring and inspirational. You not only do well in your own weight loss...but you are truly an amazing supportive person to us all. Special HUGS to you!!!
Well that is it...and for anyone I missed....Keep up the good work.
HUGS
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g'morning team! I am logging in after breakfast and before exercise so I have a few minutes. So good to check in and see what people are up to. Button, be careful checking out those pics of mine. They are SCARY! Geesh!! But hey, I guess this is about our journey, right? Hey, I have one question for you regarding the start the day out good and bomb later syndrome (which I am really familiar with!) : Are you eating several small meals throughout the day? And are you drinking a lot of water? (Ok, that was two questions. :laugh: ) I an wondering if you are maybe getting too hungry during the day so you can't keep a good handle on things? It works for me to eat a nice hearty breakfast and then several snacky meals during the day. I notice that if I skip meals or snacks during the day, its really hard to manage those end of the day munchies. Just a thought.
Kelli, how was the bike ride yesterday? Hope you didn't overdo it. Go slow so you don't stay sick! Still, good to see your back to your happy self my friend!
Prayerful, you are seriously my exercise goddess. I love that you report your exercise and calories to us. I am going to start that I think. Seems like a million things keep me from exercising, so I am much better, but still the best I have done is 3 days a week. I want and need to do better. Thanks for being such a great example!
Manda, good for you! Lets stay on track this time. We can do it.
Jib, hope to get to know you better! Love your pet pics. I have a min-pin who is a little crazy and three cats. All of them were at one time homeless, so they are a motley crew, but I love them.
Cyndi, how is the shoulder? Been thinking about you. Hope its better.
Healthy mom - I am so excited for you as you get closer to that goal. How are things?
Lulu - where are you? I miss that great attitude. Check in, k? Love you!
April, how are you girl? Check in with us and let us know! K??
Everyone else - ya'all check in too! Take care. gotta go exercise.0 -
Hi yall! Yep, went for my bike ride, didn't go as far as I'd planned, I'm not quite up to par yet. Went a mile, I think? Tried to keep up a good pace with my legs to get my heart pumping, but wasn't actually moving that fast, just used a lower speed. But then I needed a nap in the afternoon, plus came down with a migraine. But that's gone today, thank goodness. So today I need to make some calls, set up trainer appts, and am doing some organizational things in the house. We have these cheesy wire shelves in the garage for a pantry and cans fall over, etc. So I am taking them down and putting that in the closet... well, we'll see how that goes. Will eventually get better shelves in the garage, for now I'll use bookshelves to put food on. Went thru the boys' winter clothes and sorted them out, now need to have them try things on and see what fits on who. Too funny when they are all so close in size, yet one has much longer legs, even though the waist is nearly the same as the other one, one has a long torso yet short legs, the other is short but has a larger waist. So pretty much everything has to be tried on!
My kitty is getting used to me being on the computer, and curled up in my arms while I was playing Farmville. I'm not on that much during the day, but usually when she's out is when I'm on (she's spending most of her time in the laundry room as she gets used to the house).
I've been rethinking my goals. Well, maybe not the end goals but putting in mini goals so I feel like I'm accomplishing something. Not sure what to do though? I want to change my ticker, and maybe do 10 pound goals so it feels like I'm getting further? I have about 70 lbs left to lose to reach my goal (which still ain't skinny by any means) but somehow that seems daunting even though I've already lost that much. Just strange how the mind works. Any suggestions?0 -
Adopt4- I started setting 5lb goals. I'm with you. I need mini goals. Many other programs focus on 10lb but since I'm such a slow loser I'm using focusing of 5 at a time.
manda- go manda, go manda, you can do it.
kristi-3 days a week is great! my husband was in shock last night when i showed him cycling alone I've done 900 miles in the last few months.
button- i had to make a couple of changes that I don't really love but seem to help.
1) I eat dinner before I leave work so I have to pack it and can't get too tired to cook (that is so I don't eat and go right to bed and store those calories)
2) I try often to have 1 cook day where I cook for the week (the time consuming stuff like meat, rice, pasta). Then throw a salad and veggie together. (when dinner is ready i just pack my lunch for the next day).
3)When I went to the gym I'd put my clothes and all the things to get ready for work in my car that way if I changed my mind I'd still have to go out to my car to get my stuff. not worth it. I'd just go. Now my transportation is my exercise so no problem there.
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Afternoon ladies...I have 10 minutes then get to go pick my daughter up for her last dentist appointment. Then Im sure we are done with the dentist for at least the next 6 months.. :bigsmile: I got fit for my nightguard yesterday. Been grinding my teeth for years but finally have the insurance to use up before it gets changed again, so I went ahead and got it. Should have it in a couple weeks and Im hoping it will help alot.
I got a coupon on Sunday for $10 off $25 purchase at fashion bug so I went looking for a pair of jeans. Found a super cute pair. Tried on a size 14 and they fit like a glove so I got them...figure I could still lose about 15 lbs and they might be a bit big, but still good. Also decided since I could get into those I deserved to get some new workout clothes so I bought a really cute pink, black & white workout set that has a matching t-shirt, jacket and pants. I usually wear shorts to the gym but figured since the weather is cooling off, I'd better get something warmer so I dont freeze my booty off.
Didnt make it to the gym this morning but I am going later this afternoon after the dentist thingy. Definitely feeling the motivation today so I am putting it to good use! Foodwise, all is good...gonna be going to suck down more water in a sec.....I think I'll go find me a new water bottle tonight too. My big one doesnt fit in the car cup holder so its a pain to take it with me. I just really need to get in the habit of carrying it with me EVERYWHERE I go again.
Kristi- WOW!!!! You look great!! Its funny too.. cuz you and Adopt4 look alot alike! Didnt realize until I saw this pic..but I had to do a double take!!!! That pic is sure a giant change from the last!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
HEEYYYY! Wow - LOVE all the activity here! April!!! Love to see you back! Stick around - things are good here, we all (except Prayerfulmom) were slacking a lot during the summer, but are kicking it back into gear now that fall is here. You're back right on time!
Didn't weigh in - I'll catch it this Friday. We are having beautiful weather here - down into the 80's so I can walk outside without getting steam-cooked! Fun fun:)
Kristi - love the new pic!
JLB - Aren't you a cutie pie! Even with the crimped-side-ponytail! Precious dogs and kitty!
Adopt4 - Don't overdo and get a relapse!
Prayerful-Would you move close to me and be my real life friend?!?! I LOVE you!
LI4G - Yay for hubby - and for you!
Anita - How are you liking the Jenny Craig? Are you tired of the food yet or it's still okay? I want to know the scoop on the food!
Button- work it girl. You can totally do this - when you want it bad enough, it will happen. (same goes for me!)
LW4M - where are you girl?
Manda - keep it up!
Healthymom - I love having you around!
The resta ya ~ hugs! I'll write more when I have more time! I've been so busy - trying to finish up some transcription work that I had, plus working my full time job, plus chores and exercise and some sleep here and there....
besos!
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Evening everyone...
I took Allie to the dentist and was sitting in the waiting room playing on facebook with my iphone when the office manager came out and sat down next to me to visit. I was wearing my new workout clothes and she asked me where I got it so I told her. She said she has been looking for something similar and has lost some weight but was struggling to keep it off and had more to get rid of. I of course suggested that she come find us here on MFP... LOL She's a sweet lady, so we'll see if she comes around. She sat and talked to me for a good 1/2 hour while allie was getting her filliing done. I told her if i worked in this office, Id have a hard time resisting those otis spunkmeir cookies that they bake fresh daily for thier patients.. LOL.. she said they are her biggest pitfall at work!
Anyway.. after the dentist i took allie home, then went to the gym. I walked 2 miles at a 3.4 pace and it felt really good!! Plan on going again in the AM before the little ones arrive tomorrow.
Allie also made dinner tonight. Fully loaded baked potato soup and man it was the bomb!! 334 calories per 1 1/2 cup serving, but totally home made and super easy! Trust me... just that much is plenty as it is really filling soup but you could also add a salad and bread for a good, filling fall dinner! We have alot of leftovers so Im gonna be eating that for lunch the next couple days.... Here's the recipe..
Loaded Baked Potato soup
8 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups soup)
Ingredients
4 baking potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 ounces)
6 cups 1% reduced-fat milk
1 cup (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded extrasharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream (fat free works also too)
1/2 cup chopped Sweet onion
6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Preparation
Pierce potatoes with a fork; cook in microwave for 15 minutes or until tender. Cool. Peel potatoes; coarsely mash.
Chop raw bacon and saute with onions until bacon is crispy. Drain on plate with paper towel.
Place flour in a large Dutch oven; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 8 minutes). Add mashed potatoes, 3/4 cup cheese, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, stirring until cheese melts. Remove from heat.
Stir in sour cream and onion/bacon. Cook over low heat 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated (do not boil). Ladle 1 1/2 cups soup into each of 8 bowls. Sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories:329
Fat:10.8g
Protein:13.6g
Carbohydrate:44.5g
Fiber:2.8g
Cholesterol:38mg
Iron:1.1mg
Sodium:587mg
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Kristi – thanks for the encouragement. Being closer to my goal weight is great but very scary. There is no excuse not to lose the weight but it will be as hard as ever to stay focussed. Kudos to you for enjoying life – isn’t that why we all want to lose the weight in the first place???? Keep up the good work! Love your new profile picture – what a difference!
Crazybee – I still struggle with ordering at the the restaurant and then taking half home. My brain tells me “you can eat the whole thing”. My stomache says ”no you can’t!”
Li4g – glad you enjoyed the shopping trip, my hubby hates shopping for clothes.
Buttonnose – keep checking in and you’ll be on track before you know it. I feel the same way, don’t check in if I’ve got nothing good to say about myself. This group is far more than that.
Anita – hurray for 1.6 lbs you won’t see again!
Losingweightforme and aprilrenee71 – welcome back girls. You can do this!
Adopt4 – sounds like you’ re on the way to healthy!
Lulu – we love hearing from you too!
As for me, I went to the gym tonight - I hate trying to run outside when it gets dark at 7:15 pm! I walked for 1 minute/ran for 2 for 40 minutes. Then finished with a jog for another 20 min. It was hard but my muscles feel they've been worked not overworked.
I put some more XL clothes in the basement because I keep wearing them even though they are too big. One of my fav shirts just looks terrible on me now. amazing how things can change!0 -
My wardrobe is TINY!! Anyone have any 1x long sleeve tshirts, size 16W/18W jeans or khakis (no elastic waists) they can sell me cheap or free? I'll pay for shipping... I hate thinking of buying stuff right now but it's getting colder!! at least i have a jacket that fits, LOL, i may be wearing it indoors! all i have is thin tshirts (short sleeved) and capri shorts, and 2 pr of jeans that are getting too big!
just a thought, in case anyone has clothes packed away somewhere and can spare a few pieces..
it's not that we don't have any money, it's just that the thought of spending on new right now - even at ross's or kohls - just doesn't seem worth it for things i'm not (hopefully) going to wear long. and i've been garage sale-ing it and craigslisting and there's just no one selling in those sizes... only bigger or a lot smaller!
had a rough, ROUGH night, went to the store and got 2 of those small single serve ice cream things, so it was technically 2 servings but equaled a cup of ice cream. figured if i was that motivated to get something that i shouldn't have (but 300 calories wasn't that bad) that my emotional state was such that I'd just go ahead and eat it. turns out one would have done it... so although i gave in to emotional stress eating - at least i dont' feel guilty for what i ate, that (to me) seems like a reasonable amt of food and calories. it may have put me over but not that badly.. not like the whole half gallon would have if i'd gotten a big one!! i think i learned a new trick there. if i'm too lazy to go to the store and buy it - then obviously i'm not that motivated to really eat it and therefore really don't need it. and if it's not in the house then i can't be tempted or go overboard just because it's there.
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Hi everyone.....
I got in my 2 miles on the treadmill this morning.. Feeling a little bloated this morning... YUCK!!!
My goal today is to get in my water.. I've been slacking on that.. I want to stay focused and positive..
1). I am a beautiful person (inside and out)..
2) I can do this, I can be a healthy fit 45 yr old woman
3). I will smile today no matter who I want to hit...
Lulu... Jenny Craig food is good.. I'm not tired of it yet and I hope to not me for a while.. Adding salads and veggies helps to spruce it up a bid... I don't feel left out... I am going to stick with it for 5 more weeks and if I don't see a big change in my weight loss then I will go back to following a Healthy Diet... We shall see..
Talk to ya all later..
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l4g-i had a night gaurd made and broke it in 4 weeks. they were in disbelief. i can't rationalize paying for another. mine cost $400. ouch. Yipee on the clothes=). You've got to be kidding that the dentist office serves cookies?! Yeah on the gym!!!!
lulu-glad to hear that exercise is part of all that craziness=). We went from 100 over the weekend to gorgeous fall 70's weather. Woo Hoo. Today on my comute in at dark-thirty I was wishing I had gloves and long pants on=).
Healthymom- that is very awesome on the clothes. I joined a running group last winter and we ran with those head lights (the one's you wear on your head). I decided I could run in the morning with one. There is nothing like the silence of nature and the crisp morning air. I burned out on the dreadmill last winter while training for a marathon. It was those days I had to run for hours on there that killed my liking for it. But that is me. Glad you got on the treadmill and got in your workout.
adopt4- I buy those single servings too so I don't over due it. I love ice cream. For years I would buy low fat stuff and over eat it. But now if I buy good ice cream (or make home made) I can eat a single serving of good stuff and be satisfied. The only catch is I can't eat it before bed. I try to eat it early in the day so I have plenty of time to burn it off. Have to love it when your dietician doesn't want you to do without your favorite. With that being said it usually comes on my off day anyway. I'm really proud of you for buying the single serving size. That was brilliant!
anita- good goals for the day! My favorite JC meals were french toast, bbq turkey burgers, lemon cake. Yum. JC was successful for me while I was on it. Wanted to go back but the nutritionist there couldn't get it to fit my prescribed diet (low sodium low protein). I think the great thing is not having to think too much about food. Also the weekly weigh in. The whole accountability factor.
Tuesday wrap up:
1402 calories eaten
28 mile bike ride
2 mile walk
I know everyone probably has a body part they just loathe. For me its my legs. I have a pear shape and my legs are big but the worse part is the cellulite. These last couple of days I've noticed that my legs are finally starting to change. I'm really focusing on this today. My arms are taking shape too. But I have one of those bodies that is tiny upper and large lower. So at 195 people are telling me I'm getting too skinny because my upper body. My goal is to focus on the positive changes I'm feeling in my body.0 -
Morning everyone! Its rainy and cold here, which is sort of nice right now, but I am sure I will be missing the summer weather soon! Here are my yesterday stats:
Calories in: 1411
Calories out (exercise): 870
I know there is that whole conversation about eating your exercise calories, but seriously, if you are carrying around an extra 200 pounds, you don't need to eat your exercise calories! :laugh:
Am feeling really great these days. Getting lots of compliments, too. Kelli, I wish I had some 1X stuff for you, cuz you have been so great to share your clothes with me!!! I totally get not wanting to buy clothes at a size you aren't going to be at for long. I have a good friend who wants to start an internet business selling all my old clothing. I am going to see her this weekend about it. Its strange how when I was at my heaviest, I kept buying clothes, I suppose I was trying to fool myself into pretending I just needed to find something that fit right and then I would look (and feel?) better. However, now that I do look better (and I still have a LONG way to go) I don't want to buy clothes at all. Weird! I also find that I don't have a realistic idea of what size I am in. I measure and then I went online and bought a some pants. Had to send them back, they were too big! And, same thing with clothes in my closet I haven't been able to wear. By the time I think, "Well, I can prolly wear that now." I have gone rignt past them to a smaller size. That REALLY bugs me! So, I need to get a better plan for clothes.
Li4g - thanks! Those compliments really make a difference. And way to go, you are the best recruiter for MFP! Hope the dentist office lady shows up. And, what the heck? ITs just sick and wrong that they serve cookies at the dentist's office!! Geesh! Hey, thanks for the recipe, too!
Nita, good job! I like your positive affirmations - especially the 3rd one. :laugh: :laugh:
Healthymom - ditto what prayerful mom says about the clothes! And way to go on the treadmill. I am afraid I can't do it either. I can ride a stationary bike, but the treadmill just bores me and apparently I have no discipline when I am bored! :noway:
Prayerful - I agree with lulu! So, don't move south and east, move west. Salt Lake is a nice place to live! Big city amenities with a small town feel..................... :happy:
Lulu, you too! Seriously, I know you just got your yard in shape, but you will love decorating with red rock and sage brush! :happy:
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LOL.. yes, the dentist office serves Otis Spunkmeir cookies. They bake them right there in the office, so NOT only do you get to smell them the minute you walk in the door... the whole time your there you smell them. The fun part is getting a filling done....Then, once you are numb and cant taste a damn thing they offer you one on the way out to eat later. HAHA!! It is just plain TORTURE!
Got the kiddo's I watch here today at noon. If it were warm outside, Id plop the baby in the stroller and take them for a nice long walk, but it is coooold outside. At least compared to what it has been. I just hope it warms up before Friday so I dont have to figure out where to put 40 kids in my house for the spaghetti feed!! eek!0 -
Cookies at the dentist. How awful (or delicious)! Maybe I'll suggest that to my dentist at my next check-up.
Lately, I've been super busy at work so I've been eating lunch at my desk while working (shhh, don't tell the Fed - I know that's an FLSA violation). But today I stood up & thought, "This stupid job isn't worth my health!" & I went outside (it's GORGEOUS -- 74 degrees, sunny, breezy) & walked 2 miles.
Then, I come back in to find while I was out walking one of our elevators had fallen 2 stories with an employee inside. :noway:
How scary. And worker's comp = lots of stupid paperwork for me (HR), but I guess that's job security. I'm just relieved my employee wasn't seriously injured!
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So I got my boyfriend addicted to Farm Town and now once again I am too.... Not as bad though because we have to share the computer lol..... I dread weigh in tomorrow.... I know I've gained.....TOM is on the way...0
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kristi-I'm as West as possible without moving to another country:laugh: My FIL lives in SLU but I still haven't managed to get there. We tried to plan a trip but the FIL came to our house instead. He comes to see us several times a year. Hubby and I really want to get out to Moab though and due some mountain biking.
L4G-how's the weather looking for your event?
JLB- that is creepy. Glad you got a walk in and you didn't get in that elevator.
Pawprint- another loss to farm town. :sad: What if you use FT as a treat. If I log all my food and go for a walk then you get x amount of minutes on farm town?
Wednesday check in:
1212 calories intake
28 mile bike ride against gusty winds (so extra hard)
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Good Morning everyone..
I'm feeling a bit discourged. I just feel like no matter what I can't seem to lose weight.. I've been so good for the last 3 weeks.. I've followed Jenny Craig to the T and I feel like I should be losing more.. I walk at least 5 days a week for 2 miles.. I do some light weights and my abs.. What gives???? I am pretty good on the water intake.. Ugg feeling down about it.. I even dreamed about it last night...
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Hi gang - good to see you all. Nita, hang in there. Sounds like the dreaded plateau. Keep an eye on your clothes, and also just how you feel. Might be time to hide the scale again! :grumble:
Pawprint, same thing - its a life thing, not a diet. Just healthy living. Don't let yourself get discouraged.
Jib - wow - creepy is not the word for it! Terrifying! Good job doing the stairs!
Prayerful - you are really inspiring! I want to be like you when I grow up. And I highly recommend Moab. one of my favorite places on earth. I love it! Its a big part of my inspiration for this journey. This is Fisher Tower - about 17 miles outside Moab on I-70 on the Colorado river.
Kelli, Cyndi, Jamie, Lulu, and everyone else. Have a great day! Catch you later!
Almost forgot:
Calories in: 1800
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Okay I need my Team's opinion...
As you know I started at 220 maybe a little bit higher but I didn't weigh before I started eating and exercising. It took a few weeks for me to actually get on the scale. My last DR. appt in 2008 I was about 230 if I remember correctly.. I was doing great, logging, eating right, exercising ect and most importantly LOSING.. then my family had the year from HELL... Kole died, Tracey died and my Uncle Doyle Died then my Dad needed and had surgery ( he is having prostate surgery now on Oct 8th the day before my 45th bd)... I started failing, my husband and I were fighting about his having to work out of state all the time ect.. I gained back about 10 lbs, stopped exercising stopped logging stopped coming here and became addicted to farming on facebook, a lot of us did that though : (... I joined Jenny Craig and I love it, it's convenient but I'm not losing like I think I should especially when I'm paying 125 a week for food.. It's not the money I can afford it its just the fact that I feel like I should be able to do this.. I did it before.. In 96 I lost 80 lbs and got to my goal weight of 132... Help me decide if I should continue Jenny Craig or go back to healthy eating and exercising....
I just had a great workout.. I tried jogging.. That was ugly.. I worked out for 45 mins and burned 696 calories...
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nita in the 3 weeks you've been on how much have you lost? When life is stressful your body makes cortisol, cortisol unfortunately can make women gain weight in the tummy area. So you may be experiencing higher cortisol levels that is causing the weight to come off slower even when you think you are doing well. The only true way to find out which one works best for you is to do a certain amount of weeks with JC and then a certain amount with healthy eating and see which is working better. Sometimes you see it more in inches so measure yourself and see. I think you are dong great!!0
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Okay I need my Team's opinion...
As you know I started at 220 maybe a little bit higher but I didn't weigh before I started eating and exercising. It took a few weeks for me to actually get on the scale. My last DR. appt in 2008 I was about 230 if I remember correctly.. I was doing great, logging, eating right, exercising ect and most importantly LOSING.. then my family had the year from HELL... Kole died, Tracey died and my Uncle Doyle Died then my Dad needed and had surgery ( he is having prostate surgery now on Oct 8th the day before my 45th bd)... I started failing, my husband and I were fighting about his having to work out of state all the time ect.. I gained back about 10 lbs, stopped exercising stopped logging stopped coming here and became addicted to farming on facebook, a lot of us did that though : (... I joined Jenny Craig and I love it, it's convenient but I'm not losing like I think I should especially when I'm paying 125 a week for food.. It's not the money I can afford it its just the fact that I feel like I should be able to do this.. I did it before.. In 96 I lost 80 lbs and got to my goal weight of 132... Help me decide if I should continue Jenny Craig or go back to healthy eating and exercising....
I just had a great workout.. I tried jogging.. That was ugly.. I worked out for 45 mins and burned 696 calories...
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Congrats on jogging!
I think often times we think our body should react like it did when we were younger. I could lose 10lbs in a week. Now I'm lucky if I can lose 10lbs in 6 months.
I've done JC with much success in the past so I can ask you these questions from experience:
1) are you really saving that much money buying your own food?
2) is the accountabily of weighing in front of someone helpful
3) is it so convient your more likely to stay on plan
4) are you missing the spontinaity of eating
5) do you want to eat what you want just in moderation (and it doesn't cause you to relaps)
6) Have I given JC a fair shake?
You have to decide what is best for you. :ohwell:0 -
Okay I need my Team's opinion...
As you know I started at 220 maybe a little bit higher but I didn't weigh before I started eating and exercising. It took a few weeks for me to actually get on the scale. My last DR. appt in 2008 I was about 230 if I remember correctly.. I was doing great, logging, eating right, exercising ect and most importantly LOSING.. then my family had the year from HELL... Kole died, Tracey died and my Uncle Doyle Died then my Dad needed and had surgery ( he is having prostate surgery now on Oct 8th the day before my 45th bd)... I started failing, my husband and I were fighting about his having to work out of state all the time ect.. I gained back about 10 lbs, stopped exercising stopped logging stopped coming here and became addicted to farming on facebook, a lot of us did that though : (... I joined Jenny Craig and I love it, it's convenient but I'm not losing like I think I should especially when I'm paying 125 a week for food.. It's not the money I can afford it its just the fact that I feel like I should be able to do this.. I did it before.. In 96 I lost 80 lbs and got to my goal weight of 132... Help me decide if I should continue Jenny Craig or go back to healthy eating and exercising....
I just had a great workout.. I tried jogging.. That was ugly.. I worked out for 45 mins and burned 696 calories...
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Congrats on jogging!
I think often times we think our body should react like it did when we were younger. I could lose 10lbs in a week. Now I'm lucky if I can lose 10lbs in 6 months.
I've done JC with much success in the past so I can ask you these questions from experience:
1) are you really saving that much money buying your own food?
2) is the accountabily of weighing in front of someone helpful
3) is it so convient your more likely to stay on plan
4) are you missing the spontinaity of eating
5) do you want to eat what you want just in moderation (and it doesn't cause you to relaps)
6) Have I given JC a fair shake?
You have to decide what is best for you. :ohwell:
Thanks guys...
Okay here are my answers to your questions..
1)Yes I would save about 400 a month.. I still buy for my husband and we are still shopping the same and I cook the same he just has left overs more often which is okay by him
2) Yes and No - I gave this one a lot of thought.. Regardless of what I weigh I am stepping on that scale with or without someone there! Was thinking my husband could help in that area..
3) It is convenient very convenient but I am thinking if I plan ahead like I was I should be able to do fine..
4) No, not really missing that at all.. I do however miss my cooking.. Chicken a lean steak...
5) Not really what I want, I want to teach myself to eat healthy. I want to cook healthy and eat healthy and i feel like I'm not learning that on Jenny Craig..
6) That I am going to say NO..
I do know that I am not going to lose this overnight but man I am so frustrated.. I am thinking with the money I save I could get a personal trainer a couple days a week and learn how to work out properly without injuring myself..
I've done all this before so I think I should be better prepared but honestly I am so lost.. I had a long discussion with my husband and he says it's my decision.. I talk to him more about that tonight..
Thanks again...
Anita0 -
nita in the 3 weeks you've been on how much have you lost? When life is stressful your body makes cortisol, cortisol unfortunately can make women gain weight in the tummy area. So you may be experiencing higher cortisol levels that is causing the weight to come off slower even when you think you are doing well. The only true way to find out which one works best for you is to do a certain amount of weeks with JC and then a certain amount with healthy eating and see which is working better. Sometimes you see it more in inches so measure yourself and see. I think you are dong great!!
I think it's 2.6 lbs.... I know thats not bad BUT I feel like i could have lost 2.6 lbs on my own eating right.. I hate feeling like I am wasting money.. I need new tires this week.. winter is coming and honestly the thought of spending over 400 a month on food is bugging me.. We don't spend that EVER.. well that's not true. We do spend about that so it's like 800 now and thats a big chunk of change..
I will bust out that measuring tape..
Thanks again...0 -
Anita,
If you really feel like you can learn how to cook and eat healthy (which is what I've been doing over the last 3.5 weeks and I'm so pleased with what I've learned to do), then I say dump JC. I personally don't care for WW or JC or Nutrisystem or any of that junk because I feel like you're setting you up for future failure when you go off those diets. I also feel like canned and/or heavily processed food isn't really very good for you and isn't doing your body any favors. That being said, if you struggle with portion sizes or with cooking healthy meals, then a program like JC may be the best option for you.
I personally invested my money in a digital kitchen scale, several sets of measuring cups & spoons, and a stationary bicycle, and a digital bathroom scale and have been super pleased with my change in health so far.
I hope this helps. 0 -
I do know that I am not going to lose this overnight but man I am so frustrated.. I am thinking with the money I save I could get a personal trainer a couple days a week and learn how to work out properly without injuring myself..
Anita
Now that is a great idea!!!!!!0 -
Nita, I am in agreement with the rest of the team on Jenny Craig. I think the meetings are prolly pretty good, but usually you can go to a good meeting sponsored by the American Heart Association and not have to buy any pre packaged food. Here is my thing about the food: We are making lifestyle changes, and to that end, are you going to eat Jenny Craig food for the rest of your life? I am betting not. So, for me, preparing my meals is a key to my success. Also, I buy really great food, but I am sure I don't spend 125 a week. When I first started my new life, I treated MFP like AA - I did the 90 meetings in 90 days thing with you all. And, by the way, I am so grateful for all the support!!! :drinker:
I like what Jib said - and have sort of done the same - I have a good kitchen scale and some good measuring cups and spoons. I am still pretty heavy for most bathroom scales, so I have my platform scale in the shed. Anyway, my point is, this is about living, not dieting. So, and this is another thing that is important for me, cuz I have so much weight to lose, its easy to get discouraged if I focus on anything but the journey. I try to envision the end result, when I am fit and I ride my bike everywhere like prayerfulmom, or I am buying cute jeans like LI4G. But, the bottom line is I keep my eyes on the road right in front of me and really enjoy the view from here. I love how much better I feel. I love the compliments I get. I love that today I am wearing a shirt I wore 20 years ago and haven't been able to wear for the last 15 years. I love that I have lost more than 100 pounds. It sucks that I still need to lose about 200. But, oh well. I am on the right road, and I am healthier today than I have been in years. I got on the scale to day and it was the same as a week ago. But, I am ok with that because (1) losing 8 pounds last week was pretty crazy, and (2) I am doing the rignt things. All you can do is the next right thing.
WOW, listen to me ramble on! Sorry gang. Love you all.
Kristi0 -
Well, the wheather isnt looking too promising for this spaghetti feed tomorrow. I cleaned up outside today just in case, but even if it doesnt rain, Its prolly gonna be a bit chilly outside for an outdoor party.. :sad:
I hit the store today and loaded up on spag sauce, caesar salad makings and garlic bread. Also got the kids a special surprise that my daughter requested..... Chocolate milk!!! :laugh: :laugh: Like mother, Like daughter!!! I didnt even have to suggest it.. haha!
Hubby comes home tomorrow evening. He'll be home Saturday, then leaves Sunday for a week to Colorado... then from there, he flys to Pennsylvania for a week before coming home. I feel for him tho, he said New York was a nasty dirty city and now he has a headcold and has to fly home feeling crummy. Just what I want.....him to stop at home long enough to give us all the cooties!!!!!!
It looks like after he returns from Pennsylvania he will be home for a couple weeks before going to Texas for a week. Then... its up in the air from there where they will send him next.
Anywho... I cant believe its been a week already!!.... here is the link for tomorrow's weigh in!!
May the force (forcing that scale to drop or the tape measure to shrink) be with you!:bigsmile:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/67452-t-h-e-trying-hard-everyday-team-week-350
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