breezedaze Member

Add me as a friend everyone. I need help!

I'm restarting and I'm at around the same place with the same frustrations. Right now my goal is to do some walking and to log in and log everything. It's time to fix this.

I've been doing this..though I haven't been tracking..just eating what I need so that I don't feel hungry..more on more active days..less on less active days and I've been losing. I'm able to track again now and will see how that translates calorie wise..but so far so good.

Thanks for all the input. I'm not particularly concerned about loose skin though it's interesting about it getting used to your new size over time. I'm basically eating around 1500 calories. I find, I am satisfied with somewhere between 1500 and 1700 calories and I lose weight at this. I am thinking perhaps instead of a…

The first thing I noticed today after losing weight for a week or so is that I can see in my face and I don't want loose skin there! I'm nearly 50 and noticing skin changes so the first thing you said is a great consideration. And # 2 is just sensible.

That makes sense. I am still waiting to hear from my friend to see exactly what she did. She's on vacation. I'm being patient. I'm ok with slow as long as it works and I'm not starving.

Hi; Yeah...I think that sums up a pitfall I'm trying to avoid. Thanks.

Excellent week so far. I've been fairly calm and relaxed for the most part while things around me are a bit wild! I have stayed below the calorie range recommended and while I haven't been as active as is probably required I have slept better. Feeling balanced and energized and hopeful. I think so much is mind set. My…

I was doing some thinking about this new relaxed approach to weight loss. You know, for me, it's about letting go of guilt and being not so hard on myself. I recall up at the top where somebody seemed to want to pin me down as to why I ate french fries one day and the fact of the matter is, if I ate fries because I had…

This is going to be a good day and although the sun isn't shining it's not raining. I have no scheduled appointments for work until Sept 9 and so now have a more flexible schedule. It's so much easier to cook and eat and keep track from home. :)

I enjoy walking outdoors. I'm not desperate enough for walking to walk in the house. When I'm in the house I am walking much of the time anyway and walking for me isn't exercise so much as stress release..it's the outside that I need more than the walk. Good for you for finding something that works for you. My mother walks…

I love to walk. If I can't do it I won't get too bummed out but it's disappointing not to be able to get out there and enjoy the fresh air. Tomorrow is a farm day and I hope the weather is good. I am an outdoor person. I"m just problem solving little challenges. I'll figure it out. I'm off to the island today. I have…

Today I didn't get to walk due to an appointment during my only bit of free time and now it's too dark and the bears and coyotes are out. Tomorrow is going to be difficult too because I'm off to meetings and have ferries and such to catch. I have a very irregular schedule due to my work. I'm going to have to get very…

Yes, now I remember why I never posted in the forums much. So tiresome. I'm having ice cream. Yummmmmy. ;)

It has been a long day..but kitty has improved. She is sleeping now. Really restful sleep compared to previously. Lots of purring. Thanks to those who have chosen to support me. Welcome to the non obsessive, relaxed but we're doing this place.

Sure but I won't.

Haven't walked today--had a nap with kitty-guess sleep deprivation caught up to me :-)

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No arm twisting required! She's improved, walking a bit faster, and she went to the litter box then cleaned her own butt! I think that's a great sign! LOL

Ha! Yes exactly! Now I enjoy Matcha tea(is that how you spell it? ) My friend gives it to me, she gets it in Japan and is 80 and just finished her personal training physical test for seniors so that's a nice endorsement! Restricting isn't the word I like to use because it sounds "restrictive" lol. I like to think I'm…

I still haven't cleaned the bathroom..the cat has been purring in my arms for an hour. She is so sweet :smiley:

I injured my hand doing push ups. Otherwise I'd probably be lifting now. I'm waiting for a full recovery before I start back at that. Still goes numb at times. Luckily my grip is back to normal and it's just occasional now. I think it'll be better by winter if all carries on as it has been.

I've been on MFP for ages and have read all the getting started links. I'm not new. I've lifted heavy, I've done Insanity, I've worked out for hours and eaten paleo, atkins, fasted, cleansed, detoxed, done couch to 5k and so on. I'm just going to live an active life and eat a healthy diet. If the weight doesn't come off…

Me also. I look at people who have lost 100plus pounds and think "if she can I can." and I can. :) Except 50 instead of 100 lol

Does anyone beside me follow the success stories page? I find it the most inspiring place where people have such remarkable stories. I love reading those posts and seeing photos.

I'm very serious about my plan. The food I eat will change with the seasons and my activity will also but otherwise my plan is to not be on one of "those" plans but to follow what works for me. I'm certain this is the correct path. Thank you. My cat is following me all over the house. I think she missed me as much as I…

I may miss salad days also. I love salads but making them is a pain! As is cleaning the bathroom which is what I'm avoiding by posting here! ;)

Exactly and I may miss logging days. I travel to an area with no wifi or cell service regularly. Those days will be a skip for sure. I'll just do my best :)

Thank you. She has improved but is so thin it's heartbreaking. She appears to have been locked up somewhere. She is such an adorable girl. I can't believe she crawled home in such a weakened state, nearly unable to walk just to die. I'm staying positive and doing whatever it takes.

What I'm focusing on is ignoring anybody who feels I MUST explain myself to them or do things a certain way. I'm doing this my way for my own reasons. Thank you to the kind and understanding people here. You're such valuable people. I appreciate you so much. My life has been very hectic lately. I'm busy at the best of…