Originally Posted By beamerdog I'm being 1/2 good. I made myself a big mug of black coffee, but I did put a packet of sweet & lo in it. But that's still better than eating a bowl of cereal, lol. I love grazing, too. Isn't that what we were supposed to be? Eating berries and chewing on bark until we ate the big mastodon that the men brought back?
Originally Posted By beamerdog Thought for Sunday: I keep trying to lose the weight but it keeps finding me!
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I've got about 15 "skinny" pictures of me from about 3 years ago on my iPod (which would be better motivation if not for the fact that I drowned my iPod on Friday). The idea is that, like Nikki does, when I feel like eating something I shouldn't I look at the pictures and weigh up whether it's really better to eat such-and-such rather than feeling good about myself. My first plan of attack is to stop snacking between meals - I can usually drop a few kilos in about a month if I do that. Second plan of attack, start actually exercising again. Oh and I love Skinny Cow ice-creams, too!
Originally Posted By beamerdog >>usually drop a few kilos<< That always sounds so much better than losing a few "pounds" ;-)
Originally Posted By mele Just think beamerdog, if you get divorced this year, you'll drop approximately 180 lbs. of dead weight. ;-)
Originally Posted By officerminnie I just got back from my mom's - I go there every Sunday night for dinner. She is a really good cook, so it's hard not to eat alot there! However, I only took one helping of everything (I am normally a big "seconds" person) except wine. Had to have 2 glasses of that. Oh, and I just had one bite of dessert - big milestone there, as I really, really love sweets.
Originally Posted By RockyMtnMinnie I'm going to have to start tomorrow as I've already blown it this weekend. I did a lot of skiing, so I did get lots of exercise, but I'm pretty sure I've eaten more than the calories I burned. I wish I knew how many calories I burn telemark skiing. It's got to be a few as it's very cardio and physical, plus you're also trying to stay warm the whole time. I get lots of exercise on the weekends, but not enough on the weekdays. Gotta stop using the treadmill to hang clothes on it.
Originally Posted By pixar_fan Another good treat is the Weight Watchers (Smart Ones) Double Fudge Cake. They come 2 per box and they're only 4 points each. You warm them up in the microwave so you get a nice, warm chocolate fix! And I also watch The Biggest Loser for inspiration...can't wait until Tuesday!
Originally Posted By iamsally Thanks to you all for the words of encouragement. It makes me want to get more serious. Wanted to just check in tonight. We went to the gym and I did quite a bit more than I had planned. Was not going to swim but saw it was 85ยบ I could not resist. Am going to give more serious attention to my food intake starting tomorrow. I haven't had a full on binge for a really long time but I guess the grazing has made up for it as I keep gaining and losing. Want to get it more steady as the yo-yo is not healthy. Good night all.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle >>kilos sounds like she's a drug runner. ;><< OMG, that made me laugh so hard!! I might have to start using the term "pounds" now!
Originally Posted By beamerdog >>just think beamerdog, if you get divorced this year, you'll drop approximately 180 lbs. of dead weight. ;-)<< OMG!!!! That just made me spit on my monitor! Anyway, make it more like losing almost 300 pounds of dead weight. Maybe he should join this thread, lol. <<<<shivers just thinking of that ;-)
Originally Posted By tapdancemom officerminnie, good for you just taking a bite of the dessert. You get to taste it, but not the huge amount of calories.
Originally Posted By smedley I still haven't started yet really, I am still getting over this cold, so no exercise, and I am being a bit better with food, but not the best I could be. I need to make a doctors appt next week for something anyway, so I am going to ask for a referral on a nutritionist while I'm there, I will probably have to pay, but I figure it's going to be worth it
Originally Posted By tapdancemom Hope you get over that cold soon smedley, I was sick with a doozy of a cold last week. Taking veggies, yogurt, an orange and soup to get me through the day at work.
Originally Posted By smedley Thanks tapdancemom, I have been down with this since before Christmas, I am more than ready to be better!! I have made a pan of pumpkin apple and ginger soup today, and frozen it in individual portions to take to work, it's about 1/2 point for all of it, so can't be bad, and it tastes great too! So I will be taking a bowl of that and some fruit to work on nights..
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Oh I got to this thread a little late! LOL I did not make a resolution this year, as I have made a lifestyle change choice as of last March. Although I am only 60 pounds lighter, I am eating better and feel better for it! I still struggle with things, and on some days it is a day long struggle. I have to keep in mind that the weight didn't appear over night and it is better to take the time to get it off and keep it off! The holidays were a strain and I took a couple of steps back. But I am not condemning myself and am moving forward. I will continue to the gym and continue going down the road to better health. My goals are simple; better eating and weight loss will lead me to be a better parent for my daughter and the ability to be the healthiest me I can be. And being a healthy me, means that I have a better time at the DLR as well! LOL I love the support I have gained here from all my fellow life style changers here. May we be each others support to continue forward through this journey we have departed on~~
Originally Posted By Tiggirl I am in! I lost a lot of weight over the spring and summer due to stress and while I'm MUCH happier now I gained about 10 - 15 lbs back that I did not want. LOL! So my goal is to lose those 10-15lbs by July. I'm going to Comic Con this summer and I've decided to go as Black Widow ( <a href="http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/news/black-widow/widow060606.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.comicbookmovie.com/...0606.jpg</a> ) and that looks to be a very unforgiving costume. LOL! So I also need to tone up. I've already done terribly today as someone brought in the last of their holiday cookies and I ate 4. LOL! So starting RIGHT NOW I'm ready to shead these extra pounds that found me. ~Beth
Originally Posted By alexbook 1/1: 212 lbs, 26.1 BMI 1/5: 209 lbs, 25.8 BMI I seem to have the most trouble in the evenings. Yesterday I broke down around 5 pm and walked to the 99 Cents Only store and bought and immediately scarfed a box of cookies. On the plus side, it was a brisk 2.2 mile walk to the store and back (according to Google Maps).
