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I hear ya Briacha - just keep on doing the right thing (you know what that is) and you'll get there. Everyone is allowed a bit of "Feelin Ugh". Wallow for a few hours - then get back on that horse! You'll be hot on the heels of those elusive 170s in no time. Good luck!!
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(Thank you to those who explained their reasons for slowing down...definitely thought-provoking....think I'll take it down a notch until I have more kms under my belt)
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I am a big fan of C25K. Just a question Orphia...why do you suggest the above? So that you avoid injury? So that you don't overdo it and feel defeated? If you can complete each session at a decent pace, why wouldn't you? Not criticising (you can run 30k now, so your method clearly works). I am keen to understand your…
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This.
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This.
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I hear you OP and am sorry you feel so desperate. I can't give you reasons why you are struggling to lose weight, but your post SCREAMS "lack of self-esteem" to me. You are comparing yourself to others (a terrible habit which many of us are guilty of) but all I hear you value vs others is your size. What about your other…
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You're right, I'm not going to say that.
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You would LOVE this: http://2.8hourslater.com/ Going on in London right now. I can't even WATCH 28 days later, so no good for me.
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Anything as long as you can fit in plenty of commando rolls.
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Do you speak whale too? I'm just learning.
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Your lava game is a lot more interesting than mine. When I'm on the various gym "machines", I "play" with the maths, constantly setting myself mini goals until the total time is up - e.g. "I burned an average of 10 calories per minute for the last mile, if I hang on at that pace until 4.3 of those little "progress bars" on…
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Yes - it used to be "normal" in our household to order a pizza each and eat it all. That's the point I was making...it is stupid, but it is an easy habit to get into until you realise that the whole thing is 1600 calories (for a medium pizza) - i.e. practically a whole day of calories for a 5ft5 woman, under 140lbs. It…
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That is what is great about MFP (and logging food in general), it really makes you mindful of your decisions re: the types of food (and amount) that we eat. Also (and to broaden it out a bit), I think this is why we are seeing such an obesity epidemic (not only in the US, but where I am in the UK, and in other parts of the…
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Here it is (whether you like it or not!) - I halve the oil and it still tastes brilliant: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2010/jun/24/how-to-make-perfect-gazpacho
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Homemade soups. Take to work in a flask or heat up when you are there (if you have the facilities). The possibilities of flavour are endless and you can bulk them up with noodles / beans etc if you want something more substantial. Really easy to make in quantity at the start of the week too and freeze until you need. (I am…
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This is a very personal thing, I guess - but my suggestion would be porridge (the chopped oatmeal can be ready in the microwave in 2 minutes if you are rushing before work). You can keep the flavour very bland, so it doesn't make you feel sick, but it is warming and comforting and will certainly fill you up. Hope you get…
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A QUARTER POUNDER WITH CHEESE MEAL (Did I just say that out loud?)
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Bit boring - add ginger, garlic, chilli or a squeeze of lime, all to taste. Also, try beansprouts.
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Have half a stock cube in a mug of hot water with some mushrooms thrown directly into it (the heat will cook them enough). Eat the mushrooms with chopsticks (seems more satisfying that way) and drink the rest. Terrible for nutritional and sodium values (unless you have a clever low sodium stock cube in your cupboard, which…
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Well done for maintaining for such a long time. It is reassuring to hear from people who are succeeding at it (I'm just starting) and doing it with some leniency too ("gain a couple, then lose a couple") - I think this is the most realistic way to be - understand when to let yourself go and reel yourself back in before it…
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This is much harsher than what I would have written, but boy does it make the point well. I second this....absolutely. And actually, this idea goes for anything where we don't think we are quite ready or good enough to try and get what we want out of life!
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These ring true for me - it was fun reading your summaries of them. I was most pleased that you included group 2. In my book, this group is the most irritating by far and I just don't understand the motivation. I am at a healthy weight now which I am very happy with, but I have been much lighter in my adult life. Yet, at…
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I think it is an excellent motivator to want to look great on your big day - we all need goals. I got married 3 years ago and was going through the photos only yesterday for the first time in ages. I was overcome by how good I and my husband looked, but you know what (and I know it is a cliche and you will hate me for…
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Of course, it is all about the context and tone with which it is said, but overall - I totally agree with the OP. I would never be offended, particularly if it is then followed up with an explicitly positive statement, such as "well, you look really well on it" or something similar. I don't understand why anybody would be…
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Such a great strategy. Exercise always makes me lose my appetite...I don't know why.
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This isn't chickpea dominated, but they make an unusual (and successful) addition to this delicious chilli. If you make this with extra lean mince too, it is really guilt free and great served on its own with a dollop of half fat creme fraiche or, if you have more calories to spare, some rice or jacket potato:…
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Spot on.
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I've absolutely no statistical evidence to back this up, but I'm betting there are far more "disproportionate" bodies in this world than there are those who conform exactly to industry "norms" of measurement. Funny how the former group are more inclined to think of themselves as the freaks (and I include myself in that…
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SUPERB! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
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Pasta. Massive bowls of it - definitely signals "I've given up on today"
