mickey2942 Member

Anyone want a laugh? Check out my post on dieting and feeling mean. Gosh, all this healthy eating and exercise makes me want to punch someone. I haven't gotten to that "runners high".

I prefer donuts and chocolate cake instead of lettuce and celery. I would rather watch a movie, or read a book than flail around in an exercise class. I hate getting all sweaty. And there it is...but, I am working on it, and not going to quit.

Went on vacation, gained 2 pounds. I really did not try to diet on vacation, but I did not over eat either. And, it could be change of clothes. Back on the plan, and time to really make some changes in exercise. Maybe that will cheer me up too.

Once you get used to eating healthy, the thought of eating at Five Guys, is actually nauseating. Those greasy fries, with oil soaking the brown paper bag. Ugh. I don't even like the smell there.

I have been focusing on the health problems I have now, short of breath after walking a flight of stairs, knees hurting, and I just don't want to feel this crappy all the time. So, I am not looking at how much weight I have to lose, a lot, just on what can I do each day, to feel better soon.

We are "twins". I am 5'10", and 236.1. I have a big ole "food baby" belly, and that has got to GO! NO MORE FOOD BABY! I am really into yoga, and that helps me. I am working on the poses. I have a fitbit, but have only done 5000 steps one day. Working on it though.

It seems like once you blow it, the momentum is gone, and you just give up. I noticed that this week. I had been very good about my diet, prepping veggies, eating hard boiled eggs, walking more. Then, I went off on Wednesday. And that was it. I am going back on today. Every day is a new day.

Pout. Okay, I fell off the wagon last night. But it is so hard to live in a house stuffed with goodies, ice cream, crossaints, cinnamon rolls...I told my SO, who also needs to lose weight, and he told me it is not his fault that I don't have any willpower. Thanks. Whatever. I told him he has a bad attitude and is…

Plan the night before. No tv, eat a light meal, clean the kitchen, do some laundry, take a shower, set out clothes, drink some Sleepytime tea, in bed by 9pm, read a boring book, do some meditation. I have gone from a dedicated night owl, to a 430 am person.

A loss is a loss. And it is better than a gain or the same. I lost .3 pounds last week. Yep, point three! I consider that a win.

I joined.

Back on the roller coaster. Long time people will understand. I work at, lose 50 pounds, and give up. It seems like working so hard, still fat. Losing 50 pounds, I don't even change sizes in clothes. Shrug. Well, for what it is worth, I am back here, again. Working on the same stuff. Nothing changes much. I am committing…

I have isolated myself from family, friends, everyone because of my huge weight gain, much of it from a medication I was taking for depression. I am so self conscious about my weight. It is ruining my life, destroying my career.

This may sound negative, but I am motivated by hatred. I am fueling my motivation by a person I hate. I have a sweet revenge goal. When I am temped to eat, or blow off exercise, I think of the person I hate. That re charges my commitment to be successful. May sound twisted, borderline and odd, but the more I realize that I…

Depression is the story of my life. People don't understand what a debilitating disease depression is. "Go exercise, you will fell better.". Right. I can barely get out of bed, and go to work. I am doing better now that it is sunny, and warm. I cleaned up my house, and am working on my sleep schedule now. Exercise will…

I am trying to not set big goals for myself. One day at a time.

Sounds like you better give your money and car keys to someone.

When I was drinking heavy, I realized that I needed to stop. No more bars, no friends who drank, no wine, no beer, no booze at home. And I went to the gym, more for something to do, aside from the bar. I stopped going to the store. My SO did the shopping. I literally could not pass the wine up. I also cut up my credit…

I made zucchini pizza bites last night for dinner. Very tasty. Filling and less than 300 calories.

I will be getting a frivolous pair of shoes. I can't wait.

I read a book recently on willpower, and it was an "ah ha" moment for me. If you have problems with your life, work, school, family, your energy is being used for those things. You literally have zero energy left for motivation and willpower. That makes a lot of sense. I don't beat myself up for my past failures at diet,…

I am doing low carb, and have no problem reaching my calories. I eat eggs, chicken, spinach, salad with feta cheese, gazpacho for dinner, hummus and celery. You need to see a dietician for education.

I have done strict low carb, and was pretty miserable. Now, I just say no bread, no sugar, no potatoes or pasta. I like my yogurt every day, and I was pretty miserable without it.

I am going to meet SO's family in October. We are going on a long trip. So, the goal is 30 pounds.

I really wanted cinnamon toast. This was the compromise. Orange hands? That must have been a lot of carrots. I make a soup in the Vitamix, all veggies and V-8. I eat it every day.

That is true. I am hungry. I am eating a lot less food than I used to eat. That is the way it is. I am in training, to accept feeling hunger, and feeling lighter. I no longer have that stuffed feeling. No more 2nd, and 3rd helpings, and go back for midnight snacks. I can eat as much celery, spinach, and hard boiled…

Hard boiled eggs. They are always in my fridge. If I am starving hungry, I pop one, with a large glass of water. An egg is the perfect portion, protein, fat, no carbs, quick and easy, and endlessly versatile, have it with Siracha, or mustard, or dill, zatar...and it is very satisfying.

I have had that, "moment" several times over the past several years. I halfway start a "diet", but never really commit. This time is different. 1. My partner is more on board and supportive. 2. I realize that this is more than weight, it is seriously a health issue now.

Sad but true. You deserve the best. I wish you luck. And stay away from men who use fat women. They think they have low self esteem and are starved for any scrap of attention.

That is great. But, I suggest you get professional help as well. You are fooling yourself if you think no one knows how much you drink.