Guest guest Posted October 3, 2000 Report Share Posted October 3, 2000 Very well put . GO, GO, GO, God Bless Champions! You All Have Greatness in You! Walt : )) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2000 Report Share Posted October 4, 2000 Hiya , Thanks for sharing this. Great reminder about the tires-and so true too. How often we sabotage the rest of the day, which becomes the week, which becomes the month.... Thanks. I enjoyed your post. All the best, Leaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2000 Report Share Posted October 4, 2000 Good for you Shontell-getting back on track after your Cruise. Hope you had a marvelous time. Oh puhleeese, I know exactly where you're coming from being the energy behind everything that happens in the fitness and nutrition arena! It's the same with me and Tom aka Slipperfella. But hey, watch the baby doesn't go down with the bathwater! Some men need a push now and then and some need a mighty shove: maybe in your case, he needed a mighty kick to the kerb! The other day, I heard Tom say on the phone, " I never could have done this without Lin... " and for a minute there, I felt all warm and fuzzy and it made me forget all the times I've had to say, " But don't you WANT to do this for YOU? " (which if you analyze it, is a thoroughly stupid question.) It's been discussed here before, unless each person is truly committed and honestly desires change, goals cannot be met. Working as a couple often is amazingly beneficial but like a lot of joint ventures, it also can reveal stuff you'd rather not have discovered about your mate. On the other hand, it can also be a great lesson in compromise. Tom no longer works out at home but he's taking tennis lessons with me so I figure what I lost on the roundabout, I gained on the swings. But you go girl, write your essay, send in your pics, stick to your goals and good luck. All the best, Leaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2000 Report Share Posted October 5, 2000 Hi Everyone! I just wanted to say I am so happy that my thoughts about getting back on track proved to be helpful to a number of people. And I want to thank all of you who mentioned that they were helpful thoughts... It's really good to know that they were! :-) We've got a wonderful " feedback loop " going in this group, and I'm thrilled about that! I know that my excitement increases - and my personal progress escalates - as I'm able to make a positive impact on others. More power to all of you in your personal quests! Energetically, Fitness and the Mind-Body Connection an unofficial support site for Body-for-LIFErs by and Cherita Axel http://fitmind.home.mindspring.com/fmbconnection.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2002 Report Share Posted January 13, 2002 Congratulations... this is good. I hope to follow you. My husband is coming back to day & hopefully that will be a help. My exercise was nearly zilch this week with kids sick & home because of a teacher's strike. The strike has the potential of lasting 6 weeks... that is what the teacher's association is estimating.... I start school tomorrow... so I need to get on track also!!! wrote: > Im finally getting back on track.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 wrote: > Today was my first day back and it feels so hard-harder than before. > I had a minor slip up and I'm discouraged with myself. Any > suggestions? Is this normal? All or nothing thinking is a really hard pattern to break. I ate one cookie, so I blew it, so it doesn't matter if I eat this whole bag of cookies because I'm bad, bad, bad. OR I missed a work out so I probably just elimated all the progress I've made to date and I'll never reach my goals, so I just shouldn't bother. I have found in my journey that one of the biggest breakthroughs in my progress towards my goal came when I began to strive for progress, not perfection. Slipped up? OK, forgive myself, figure out why it happened, make a plan for avoiding it next time, move on. Amazing results come from many, many little decisions added up over time. (That is the same thing that gets people to being out of shape or overweight.) So, be ready for lots of slip ups. You're human and learning a whole new way of living! You're just a baby in this process. You don't scold a baby for getting up, tottering around, and falling on their bum do you? Of course not, because they are learning a new skill! So, watch yourself totter around, take a few home movies of your adorable efforts, and be amazed as you begin to master this new skill called consistent working out and eating clean. > The first time I was determined to prove to myself that Icould do > this. I don't feel that determination this time and I'm not sure if > I feel I already proved that I could do it (which I haven't-two weeks > was an accomplishment, but I have more to go.) BFL isn't really about " proving " that you can do something for 2 weeks or 12 weeks or even 2 years. It is about living with permanent healthy behaviors consistently for the rest of your life. Understand why you want to do that (make permanent changes) and you'll have a much stronger guiding light to sustain you through the tough times than if you are just trying to get through this for 12 weeks. I hope this helps and that it isn't coming off as overly harsh. I have totally been where you are so I know how tough it is. But for me, until I changed my entire way of thinking about this, I never saw consistent progress or effort for more than a few months. Now, my hubby celebrated my 1 year anniversary of working out and eating healthfully with a gift of a pair of diamond earrings! And 1 year is only the start of how long I need to maintain these habits.... Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 tch3192000 wrote: > Hi, I'm new to this group. In the beginning of May, I completed two > weeks of BFL successfully. I was thrilled because I had tried before > and didn't even get through one week. After my two successful weeks, > I had to have minor surgery. I couldn't work out and at first I > couldn't eat much. I took a break from the program and am now ready > to get back on track. > Today was my first day back and it feels so hard-harder than before. > I had a minor slip up and I'm discouraged with myself. Any > suggestions? Is this normal? > The first time I was determined to prove to myself that Icould do > this. I don't feel that determination this time and I'm not sure if > I feel I already proved that I could do it (which I haven't-two weeks > was an accomplishment, but I have more to go.) > Anyway, thanks for letting my explain to people who understand the > struggles. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated or point me to > what to look for in the archives. > Welcome to the group, Congrats on your previous success with BFL and congrats on getting back on track!! I always have a hard time getting started again when I have to take a break for whatever reason so don't feel too discouraged!! Serenity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 Beth Katona wrote: > wrote: > > Today was my first day back and it feels so hard-harder than before. > > I had a minor slip up and I'm discouraged with myself. Any > > suggestions? Is this normal? > > All or nothing thinking is a really hard pattern to break. > > I ate one cookie, so I blew it, so it doesn't matter if I eat this whole bag > of cookies because I'm bad, bad, bad. OR I missed a work out so I probably > just elimated all the progress I've made to date and I'll never reach my > goals, so I just shouldn't bother. > > I have found in my journey that one of the biggest breakthroughs in my > progress towards my goal came when I began to strive for progress, not > perfection. Slipped up? OK, forgive myself, figure out why it happened, make > a plan for avoiding it next time, move on. Amazing results come from many, > many little decisions added up over time. (That is the same thing that gets > people to being out of shape or overweight.) So, be ready for lots of slip > ups. You're human and learning a whole new way of living! You're just a baby > in this process. You don't scold a baby for getting up, tottering around, > and falling on their bum do you? Of course not, because they are learning a > new skill! So, watch yourself totter around, take a few home movies of your > adorable efforts, and be amazed as you begin to master this new skill called > consistent working out and eating clean. > > > The first time I was determined to prove to myself that Icould do > > this. I don't feel that determination this time and I'm not sure if > > I feel I already proved that I could do it (which I haven't-two weeks > > was an accomplishment, but I have more to go.) > > BFL isn't really about " proving " that you can do something for 2 weeks or 12 > weeks or even 2 years. It is about living with permanent healthy behaviors > consistently for the rest of your life. Understand why you want to do that > (make permanent changes) and you'll have a much stronger guiding light to > sustain you through the tough times than if you are just trying to get > through this for 12 weeks. > > I hope this helps and that it isn't coming off as overly harsh. I have > totally been where you are so I know how tough it is. But for me, until I > changed my entire way of thinking about this, I never saw consistent > progress or effort for more than a few months. Now, my hubby celebrated my 1 > year anniversary of working out and eating healthfully with a gift of a pair > of diamond earrings! And 1 year is only the start of how long I need to > maintain these habits.... > > Beth Great post, Beth!! Serenity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 Beth, This is a great post. So true! All or nothing thinking has caused me so much suffering. If I have one cookie, I think I've blown it and go on an all-out binge. I noticed the biggest difference between my behavior when I completed my previous challenges and my behavior now is how I respond to my stumbles and falls. In the past, if I " cheated, " I'd limit it to one meal. I'd tell myself, okay, I shouldn't have had that piece of cheesecake, but it's not the end of the world; I'm getting back on track tomorrow. Now I feel so much guilt and regret over such slip-ups, I end up eating more, because I figure it doesn't matter, I'd blown it anyway. And the more I do this, the worse I feel, which leads to day- long binges. It's a very destructive cycle. I've been doing much better these last two weeks, but I still feel SO guilty when I eat more than I should on my free days. Yesterday was a perfect example. I had a candy bar and felt so horrible about eating chocolate that I ate more chocolate! It's completely illogical. I realize this. I wish I could completely remove emotions from the realm of eating. It was so much easier the first time around. Now, I keep thinking that I'm such a big failure for having allowed myself to gain the weight back that I somehow deserve to be punished, that I'll never lose the weight so why limit myself to one candy bar? Crazy, I know. Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 Hi , and welcome back! I would suggest you re-read the book now and especially the part about crossing the abyss. Write down a new set of goals for yourself. Don't even think about your previous attempt at BFL. This is a new day and there should be new and better reasons for starting than before! Take new before pictures and measurements if you haven't already done so. Today is the first day of the rest of your life and you will keep the promises to yourself that you make today! Park Getting back on track Hi, I'm new to this group. In the beginning of May, I completed two weeks of BFL successfully. I was thrilled because I had tried before and didn't even get through one week. After my two successful weeks, I had to have minor surgery. I couldn't work out and at first I couldn't eat much. I took a break from the program and am now ready to get back on track. Today was my first day back and it feels so hard-harder than before. I had a minor slip up and I'm discouraged with myself. Any suggestions? Is this normal? The first time I was determined to prove to myself that Icould do this. I don't feel that determination this time and I'm not sure if I feel I already proved that I could do it (which I haven't-two weeks was an accomplishment, but I have more to go.) Anyway, thanks for letting my explain to people who understand the struggles. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated or point me to what to look for in the archives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 Hi ... First, I would suggest you reread the BFL book ... then plan your meals and workouts. Without planning it is much too difficult! That's the best advice I have been given so I pass it on you. Much good luck ... YOU CAN DO THIS! Rita Getting back on track Hi, I'm new to this group. In the beginning of May, I completed two weeks of BFL successfully. I was thrilled because I had tried before and didn't even get through one week. After my two successful weeks, I had to have minor surgery. I couldn't work out and at first I couldn't eat much. I took a break from the program and am now ready to get back on track. Today was my first day back and it feels so hard-harder than before. I had a minor slip up and I'm discouraged with myself. Any suggestions? Is this normal? The first time I was determined to prove to myself that Icould do this. I don't feel that determination this time and I'm not sure if I feel I already proved that I could do it (which I haven't-two weeks was an accomplishment, but I have more to go.) Anyway, thanks for letting my explain to people who understand the struggles. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated or point me to what to look for in the archives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 Great advice Beth! One for everyone to learn from. Rita Re: Getting Back on Track wrote: > Today was my first day back and it feels so hard-harder than before. > I had a minor slip up and I'm discouraged with myself. Any > suggestions? Is this normal? All or nothing thinking is a really hard pattern to break. I ate one cookie, so I blew it, so it doesn't matter if I eat this whole bag of cookies because I'm bad, bad, bad. OR I missed a work out so I probably just elimated all the progress I've made to date and I'll never reach my goals, so I just shouldn't bother. I have found in my journey that one of the biggest breakthroughs in my progress towards my goal came when I began to strive for progress, not perfection. Slipped up? OK, forgive myself, figure out why it happened, make a plan for avoiding it next time, move on. Amazing results come from many, many little decisions added up over time. (That is the same thing that gets people to being out of shape or overweight.) So, be ready for lots of slip ups. You're human and learning a whole new way of living! You're just a baby in this process. You don't scold a baby for getting up, tottering around, and falling on their bum do you? Of course not, because they are learning a new skill! So, watch yourself totter around, take a few home movies of your adorable efforts, and be amazed as you begin to master this new skill called consistent working out and eating clean. > The first time I was determined to prove to myself that Icould do > this. I don't feel that determination this time and I'm not sure if > I feel I already proved that I could do it (which I haven't-two weeks > was an accomplishment, but I have more to go.) BFL isn't really about " proving " that you can do something for 2 weeks or 12 weeks or even 2 years. It is about living with permanent healthy behaviors consistently for the rest of your life. Understand why you want to do that (make permanent changes) and you'll have a much stronger guiding light to sustain you through the tough times than if you are just trying to get through this for 12 weeks. I hope this helps and that it isn't coming off as overly harsh. I have totally been where you are so I know how tough it is. But for me, until I changed my entire way of thinking about this, I never saw consistent progress or effort for more than a few months. Now, my hubby celebrated my 1 year anniversary of working out and eating healthfully with a gift of a pair of diamond earrings! And 1 year is only the start of how long I need to maintain these habits.... Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 , I'm so glad you got back on track. I've been trapped in that cycle many, many times in the past. It's so true that the harder you fall, the more difficult it is to get back on the wagon. But the important thing is that you did it! A week isn't that long in the scheme of life, and moving forward is really the only thing you can do. I know it's difficult, but it gets easier each day you're back on the plan. The first step is always the hardest. Hugs! Dani > Hi everyone, > Last week was very bad. I fell off the program about as far as one > can fall. I exercised Monday, and that's it. I ate garbage and lots > of it all week. My attitude was the pits. The more I fell off > program, the worse I felt, and the harder it got to go back. > > Finally, I had to face reality. I could choose to continue this way - > to sabotage all my hard work - to break my promise to myself, as I > have done so many times in the past. OR I could choose to forgive > myself, let it go and move on. Get back on track. > > I am happy to say I chose to move forward! I got up this morning, did > my UBWO and pushed it HARD. I had my protein and fruit smoothie. I > packed up the tower o' food for work. I have a delicious and > AUTHORIZED dinner planned. I have had a bunch of water already today. > > I want to say a big thank you to this group. Many of you have more > obstacles in your path than I do, but every day you hang in there and > you get it done. Every day I read inspiring posts. I have listened to > (read) stories of working through the bad days, handling the > obstacles and just hanging in there. You all have inspired me!!! > > Redondo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Hi , I am glad to hear that things are wending their way back to normalcy, and especially that you are ok! Fresh groceries can be a good thing sometimes. You can't eat junk if the junk's not there to eat.... Redondo > Well, we finally have power back from the storm. We were without > since Sunday afternoon. Although I have not eaten really good all week, > I am looking forward to starting again on Monday. Monday will start my > sixth week and I know I can get back to where I was for the next 6 > weeks. We had to throw out everything in the fridge and > freezer so I get to start fresh with the groceries too. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Yes, you can do this ! I have been at a plateau lately too and was getting frustrated. I didn't think I was eating that much, but I was drinking A LOT of coffee with CREAMER. I have tried to cut back on that and I have been doing a different exercixe routine for the last week. This morning I had finally lost again! Woohoo! I, like you, get worried that my body won't let me lose anymore. Even though the scale hasn't gone down, I did notice my body was changing and other people have definitely been noticing too, but I am so hung up on that number on the scale! Keep us up to date and know that we are here for you! Kristi DOB 8/3/07 219/168/145peninsulahair <peninsulahair@...> wrote: Hi all, I have been having a rough few weeks. I Just cant seem to get my eating back on track!!! and I have been working out, but it isnt really causing me to loose weight right now. I am stuck again! So, this is my plan. I am going to change up my work out routine. Our local high school allows you to come and swim like 4 days a week. so I am going to start lap swimming. I think switching up my routine to something like swimming will kick me into high gear. Also I am going to map out my food for the day and stick to the 800 calorie diet and drink tons of water. Because I had a goal to be down to 210-212 by thanksgiving, because we are going to go to my inlaws in Utah and they havent seen me in a year. Plus it was just a personal goal I had set for myself. I am telling you the less I Have to loose the harder it is! My husband was even getting on me last night. I was complaining about my weight loss and I was telling him that I was afraid that my body wasnt going to let me get down any farther and I would be stuck here. and he said "no you just need to quit snacking and start working out harder". He told me I need to really push myself to break through this slump! My old self was really annoyed by his blunt advice, but my new self said "dang it, he is so right"! I have been having a bit of a munching problem lately. especially at night. I know for me winter is always hard, especially around the holidays. So, this is my meal plan. for breakfast a protein shake 220-250 cals, then lunch a cheese stick, a v-8 and some cottage cheese 210, snack cheese stick and a piece of fruit 90-100 cals. then for dinner some sort of protein and a salad. 240. that would put me at 800 cals a day. so I am going to try my hardest to stick to this until thanksgiving day. so that gives me 9 days. so lets see if I can do it and how much I loose! I want to loose 10 lbs. but we will see!! :-) cheer me on people, I can do this! I am tired of being in a slump and I am so fearful that I am going to get stuck at some weight and not go down farther.we can do this people!!!hugs, Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside . See how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Yes you most certainly CAN!!! I have faith in you. You definitely have the mindset to do it, and I can't wait to get the report that you did it! Go, , Go!!! > Hi all, I have been having a rough few weeks. I Just cant seem to > get my eating back on track!!! and I have been working out, but it > isnt really causing me to loose weight right now. I am stuck again! > So, this is my plan. I am going to change up my work out routine. > Our local high school allows you to come and swim like 4 days a > week. so I am going to start lap swimming. I think switching up my > routine to something like swimming will kick me into high gear. Also > I am going to map out my food for the day and stick to the 800 > calorie diet and drink tons of water. Because I had a goal to be > down to 210-212 by thanksgiving, because we are going to go to my > inlaws in Utah and they havent seen me in a year. Plus it was just a > personal goal I had set for myself. I am telling you the less I Have > to loose the harder it is! My husband was even getting on me last > night. I was complaining about my weight loss and I was telling him > that I was afraid that my body wasnt going to let me get down any > farther and I would be stuck here. and he said " no you just need to > quit snacking and start working out harder " . He told me I need to > really push myself to break through this slump! My old self was > really annoyed by his blunt advice, but my new self said " dang it, he > is so right " ! I have been having a bit of a munching problem > lately. especially at night. I know for me winter is always hard, > especially around the holidays. So, this is my meal plan. for > breakfast a protein shake 220-250 cals, then lunch a cheese stick, a > v-8 and some cottage cheese 210, snack cheese stick and a piece of > fruit 90-100 cals. then for dinner some sort of protein and a > salad. 240. that would put me at 800 cals a day. so I am going to > try my hardest to stick to this until thanksgiving day. so that > gives me 9 days. so lets see if I can do it and how much I loose! I > want to loose 10 lbs. but we will see!! :-) cheer me on people, I > can do this! I am tired of being in a slump and I am so fearful that > I am going to get stuck at some weight and not go down farther. > we can do this people!!! > hugs, > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside . See how. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 , Try to replace one of those cheese snacks with a lean lunchmeat roll-up. I take Laughing Cow light cheese, one wedge, and spread it on a piece or two of low fat thinly sliced ham or turkey breast, roll it all up like a cigar and it's soooo good. Makes a great "lunch in hand" kind of snack. tracypeninsulahair <peninsulahair@...> wrote: Hi all, I have been having a rough few weeks. I Just cant seem to get my eating back on track!!! and I have been working out, but it isnt really causing me to loose weight right now. I am stuck again! So, this is my plan. I am going to change up my work out routine. Our local high school allows you to come and swim like 4 days a week. so I am going to start lap swimming. I think switching up my routine to something like swimming will kick me into high gear. Also I am going to map out my food for the day and stick to the 800 calorie diet and drink tons of water. Because I had a goal to be down to 210-212 by thanksgiving, because we are going to go to my inlaws in Utah and they havent seen me in a year. Plus it was just a personal goal I had set for myself. I am telling you the less I Have to loose the harder it is! My husband was even getting on me last night. I was complaining about my weight loss and I was telling him that I was afraid that my body wasnt going to let me get down any farther and I would be stuck here. and he said "no you just need to quit snacking and start working out harder". He told me I need to really push myself to break through this slump! My old self was really annoyed by his blunt advice, but my new self said "dang it, he is so right"! I have been having a bit of a munching problem lately. especially at night. I know for me winter is always hard, especially around the holidays. So, this is my meal plan. for breakfast a protein shake 220-250 cals, then lunch a cheese stick, a v-8 and some cottage cheese 210, snack cheese stick and a piece of fruit 90-100 cals. then for dinner some sort of protein and a salad. 240. that would put me at 800 cals a day. so I am going to try my hardest to stick to this until thanksgiving day. so that gives me 9 days. so lets see if I can do it and how much I loose! I want to loose 10 lbs. but we will see!! :-) cheer me on people, I can do this! I am tired of being in a slump and I am so fearful that I am going to get stuck at some weight and not go down farther.we can do this people!!!hugs, Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside . See how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 you can do this. You will be fine. peninsulahair <peninsulahair@...> wrote: Hi all, I have been having a rough few weeks. I Just cant seem to get my eating back on track!!! and I have been working out, but it isnt really causing me to loose weight right now. I am stuck again! So, this is my plan. I am going to change up my work out routine. Our local high school allows you to come and swim like 4 days a week. so I am going to start lap swimming. I think switching up my routine to something like swimming will kick me into high gear. Also I am going to map out my food for the day and stick to the 800 calorie diet and drink tons of water. Because I had a goal to be down to 210-212 by thanksgiving, because we are going to go to my inlaws in Utah and they havent seen me in a year. Plus it was just a personal goal I had set for myself. I am telling you the less I Have to loose the harder it is! My husband was even getting on me last night. I was complaining about my weight loss and I was telling him that I was afraid that my body wasnt going to let me get down any farther and I would be stuck here. and he said "no you just need to quit snacking and start working out harder". He told me I need to really push myself to break through this slump! My old self was really annoyed by his blunt advice, but my new self said "dang it, he is so right"! I have been having a bit of a munching problem lately. especially at night. I know for me winter is always hard, especially around the holidays. So, this is my meal plan. for breakfast a protein shake 220-250 cals, then lunch a cheese stick, a v-8 and some cottage cheese 210, snack cheese stick and a piece of fruit 90-100 cals. then for dinner some sort of protein and a salad. 240. that would put me at 800 cals a day. so I am going to try my hardest to stick to this until thanksgiving day. so that gives me 9 days. so lets see if I can do it and how much I loose! I want to loose 10 lbs. but we will see!! :-) cheer me on people, I can do this! I am tired of being in a slump and I am so fearful that I am going to get stuck at some weight and not go down farther.we can do this people!!!hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 you can do this. You will be fine. peninsulahair <peninsulahair@...> wrote: Hi all, I have been having a rough few weeks. I Just cant seem to get my eating back on track!!! and I have been working out, but it isnt really causing me to loose weight right now. I am stuck again! So, this is my plan. I am going to change up my work out routine. Our local high school allows you to come and swim like 4 days a week. so I am going to start lap swimming. I think switching up my routine to something like swimming will kick me into high gear. Also I am going to map out my food for the day and stick to the 800 calorie diet and drink tons of water. Because I had a goal to be down to 210-212 by thanksgiving, because we are going to go to my inlaws in Utah and they havent seen me in a year. Plus it was just a personal goal I had set for myself. I am telling you the less I Have to loose the harder it is! My husband was even getting on me last night. I was complaining about my weight loss and I was telling him that I was afraid that my body wasnt going to let me get down any farther and I would be stuck here. and he said "no you just need to quit snacking and start working out harder". He told me I need to really push myself to break through this slump! My old self was really annoyed by his blunt advice, but my new self said "dang it, he is so right"! I have been having a bit of a munching problem lately. especially at night. I know for me winter is always hard, especially around the holidays. So, this is my meal plan. for breakfast a protein shake 220-250 cals, then lunch a cheese stick, a v-8 and some cottage cheese 210, snack cheese stick and a piece of fruit 90-100 cals. then for dinner some sort of protein and a salad. 240. that would put me at 800 cals a day. so I am going to try my hardest to stick to this until thanksgiving day. so that gives me 9 days. so lets see if I can do it and how much I loose! I want to loose 10 lbs. but we will see!! :-) cheer me on people, I can do this! I am tired of being in a slump and I am so fearful that I am going to get stuck at some weight and not go down farther.we can do this people!!!hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Kristi, Wow sister I just watched that roller derby video!! OMG you are a brave women!!! :-) It looks like it can totally be brutal! I am so proud and amazed by the fact that you are going for something like this!! :-) What a fun way to get major exercises! How is it going? what is it like? is it as brutal as it looks? are you scared of getting banged up out there? when do you do your first competition? please keep us posted on how it goes k!! And congrats that your scale is moving again!!! :-) hugs, > Hi all, I have been having a rough few weeks. I Just cant seem to > get my eating back on track!!! and I have been working out, but it > isnt really causing me to loose weight right now. I am stuck again! > So, this is my plan. I am going to change up my work out routine. > Our local high school allows you to come and swim like 4 days a > week. so I am going to start lap swimming. I think switching up my > routine to something like swimming will kick me into high gear. Also > I am going to map out my food for the day and stick to the 800 > calorie diet and drink tons of water. Because I had a goal to be > down to 210-212 by thanksgiving, because we are going to go to my > in laws in Utah and they have seen me in a year. Plus it was just a > personal goal I had set for myself. I am telling you the less I Have > to loose the harder it is! My husband was even getting on me last > night. I was complaining about my weight loss and I was telling him > that I was afraid that my body wasnt going to let me get down any > farther and I would be stuck here. and he said " no you just need to > quit snacking and start working out harder " . He told me I need to > really push myself to break through this slump! My old self was > really annoyed by his blunt advice, but my new self said " dang it, he > is so right " ! I have been having a bit of a munching problem > lately. especially at night. I know for me winter is always hard, > especially around the holidays. So, this is my meal plan. for > breakfast a protein shake 220-250 cals, then lunch a cheese stick, a > v-8 and some cottage cheese 210, snack cheese stick and a piece of > fruit 90-100 cals. then for dinner some sort of protein and a > salad. 240. that would put me at 800 cals a day. so I am going to > try my hardest to stick to this until thanksgiving day. so that > gives me 9 days. so lets see if I can do it and how much I loose! I > want to loose 10 lbs. but we will see!! :-) cheer me on people, I > can do this! I am tired of being in a slump and I am so fearful that > I am going to get stuck at some weight and not go down farther. > we can do this people!!! > hugs, > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside . See how. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 thanks tracy, great idea! :-) one of my clients was telling me of another good idea, she takes all her sandwich stuff, like meat and cheese and rolls it up in lettuce. it sounded yummy! :-) take care, > Hi all, I have been having a rough few weeks. I Just cant seem to > get my eating back on track!!! and I have been working out, but it > isnt really causing me to loose weight right now. I am stuck again! > So, this is my plan. I am going to change up my work out routine. > Our local high school allows you to come and swim like 4 days a > week. so I am going to start lap swimming. I think switching up my > routine to something like swimming will kick me into high gear. Also > I am going to map out my food for the day and stick to the 800 > calorie diet and drink tons of water. Because I had a goal to be > down to 210-212 by thanksgiving, because we are going to go to my > inlaws in Utah and they havent seen me in a year. Plus it was just a > personal goal I had set for myself. I am telling you the less I Have > to loose the harder it is! My husband was even getting on me last > night. I was complaining about my weight loss and I was telling him > that I was afraid that my body wasnt going to let me get down any > farther and I would be stuck here. and he said " no you just need to > quit snacking and start working out harder " . He told me I need to > really push myself to break through this slump! My old self was > really annoyed by his blunt advice, but my new self said " dang it, he > is so right " ! I have been having a bit of a munching problem > lately. especially at night. I know for me winter is always hard, > especially around the holidays. So, this is my meal plan. for > breakfast a protein shake 220-250 cals, then lunch a cheese stick, a > v-8 and some cottage cheese 210, snack cheese stick and a piece of > fruit 90-100 cals. then for dinner some sort of protein and a > salad. 240. that would put me at 800 cals a day. so I am going to > try my hardest to stick to this until thanksgiving day. so that > gives me 9 days. so lets see if I can do it and how much I loose! I > want to loose 10 lbs. but we will see!! :-) cheer me on people, I > can do this! I am tired of being in a slump and I am so fearful that > I am going to get stuck at some weight and not go down farther. > we can do this people!!! > hugs, > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside . See how. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 I've only been doing it for two weeks and yes, it is quite the workout! I am so sore! We practice three days a week for two hours and then I try to pick up an extra skate day at the local rink just to get used to having skates under me again since I haven't skated in like 15 years. I have a long ways to go before I am ready for any bouts, but I am having a blast and wouldn't have even ocnsidered doing anything like this before the band! Thanks for the support. Kristipeninsulahair <peninsulahair@...> wrote: Kristi, Wow sister I just watched that roller derby video!! OMG you are a brave women!!! :-) It looks like it can totally be brutal! I am so proud and amazed by the fact that you are going for something like this!! :-) What a fun way to get major exercises! How is it going? what is it like? is it as brutal as it looks? are you scared of getting banged up out there? when do you do your first competition? please keep us posted on how it goes k!! And congrats that your scale is moving again!!! :-)hugs,> Hi all, I have been having a rough few weeks. I Just cant seem to > get my eating back on track!!! and I have been working out, but it > isnt really causing me to loose weight right now. I am stuck again! > So, this is my plan. I am going to change up my work out routine. > Our local high school allows you to come and swim like 4 days a > week. so I am going to start lap swimming. I think switching up my > routine to something like swimming will kick me into high gear. Also > I am going to map out my food for the day and stick to the 800 > calorie diet and drink tons of water. Because I had a goal to be > down to 210-212 by thanksgiving, because we are going to go to my > in laws in Utah and they have seen me in a year. Plus it was just a > personal goal I had set for myself. I am telling you the less I Have > to loose the harder it is! My husband was even getting on me last > night. I was complaining about my weight loss and I was telling him > that I was afraid that my body wasnt going to let me get down any > farther and I would be stuck here. and he said "no you just need to > quit snacking and start working out harder". He told me I need to > really push myself to break through this slump! My old self was > really annoyed by his blunt advice, but my new self said "dang it, he > is so right"! I have been having a bit of a munching problem > lately. especially at night. I know for me winter is always hard, > especially around the holidays. So, this is my meal plan. for > breakfast a protein shake 220-250 cals, then lunch a cheese stick, a > v-8 and some cottage cheese 210, snack cheese stick and a piece of > fruit 90-100 cals. then for dinner some sort of protein and a > salad. 240. that would put me at 800 cals a day. so I am going to > try my hardest to stick to this until thanksgiving day. so that > gives me 9 days. so lets see if I can do it and how much I loose! I > want to loose 10 lbs. but we will see!! :-) cheer me on people, I > can do this! I am tired of being in a slump and I am so fearful that > I am going to get stuck at some weight and not go down farther.> we can do this people!!!> hugs,> > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside . See how.> Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 , I was on South Beach Diet a couple years ago and learned to make 90% of my "sandwiches" on either Romaine or Boston Bibb lettuce. That satisfying crunch beats the "stick to the roof of your mouth" bread anyday! lol BBQ pork roast is excellent on Romaine! peninsulahair <peninsulahair@...> wrote: thanks tracy, great idea! :-) one of my clients was telling me of another good idea, she takes all her sandwich stuff, like meat and cheese and rolls it up in lettuce. it sounded yummy! :-)take care,> Hi all, I have been having a rough few weeks. I Just cant seem to > get my eating back on track!!! and I have been working out, but it > isnt really causing me to loose weight right now. I am stuck again! > So, this is my plan. I am going to change up my work out routine. > Our local high school allows you to come and swim like 4 days a > week. so I am going to start lap swimming. I think switching up my > routine to something like swimming will kick me into high gear. Also > I am going to map out my food for the day and stick to the 800 > calorie diet and drink tons of water. Because I had a goal to be > down to 210-212 by thanksgiving, because we are going to go to my > inlaws in Utah and they havent seen me in a year. Plus it was just a > personal goal I had set for myself. I am telling you the less I Have > to loose the harder it is! My husband was even getting on me last > night. I was complaining about my weight loss and I was telling him > that I was afraid that my body wasnt going to let me get down any > farther and I would be stuck here. and he said "no you just need to > quit snacking and start working out harder". He told me I need to > really push myself to break through this slump! My old self was > really annoyed by his blunt advice, but my new self said "dang it, he > is so right"! I have been having a bit of a munching problem > lately. especially at night. I know for me winter is always hard, > especially around the holidays. So, this is my meal plan. for > breakfast a protein shake 220-250 cals, then lunch a cheese stick, a > v-8 and some cottage cheese 210, snack cheese stick and a piece of > fruit 90-100 cals. then for dinner some sort of protein and a > salad. 240. that would put me at 800 cals a day. so I am going to > try my hardest to stick to this until thanksgiving day. so that > gives me 9 days. so lets see if I can do it and how much I loose! I > want to loose 10 lbs. but we will see!! :-) cheer me on people, I > can do this! I am tired of being in a slump and I am so fearful that > I am going to get stuck at some weight and not go down farther.> we can do this people!!!> hugs,> > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside . See how.> Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 mmm that sounds yummy, thanks! :-) hugs, > > Hi all, I have been having a rough few weeks. I Just cant > seem to > > get my eating back on track!!! and I have been working out, but it > > isnt really causing me to loose weight right now. I am stuck again! > > So, this is my plan. I am going to change up my work out routine. > > Our local high school allows you to come and swim like 4 days a > > week. so I am going to start lap swimming. I think switching up my > > routine to something like swimming will kick me into high gear. > Also > > I am going to map out my food for the day and stick to the 800 > > calorie diet and drink tons of water. Because I had a goal to be > > down to 210-212 by thanksgiving, because we are going to go to my > > inlaws in Utah and they havent seen me in a year. Plus it was just > a > > personal goal I had set for myself. I am telling you the less I > Have > > to loose the harder it is! My husband was even getting on me last > > night. I was complaining about my weight loss and I was telling him > > that I was afraid that my body wasnt going to let me get down any > > farther and I would be stuck here. and he said " no you just need to > > quit snacking and start working out harder " . He told me I need to > > really push myself to break through this slump! My old self was > > really annoyed by his blunt advice, but my new self said " dang it, > he > > is so right " ! I have been having a bit of a munching problem > > lately. especially at night. I know for me winter is always hard, > > especially around the holidays. So, this is my meal plan. for > > breakfast a protein shake 220-250 cals, then lunch a cheese stick, > a > > v-8 and some cottage cheese 210, snack cheese stick and a piece of > > fruit 90-100 cals. then for dinner some sort of protein and a > > salad. 240. that would put me at 800 cals a day. so I am going to > > try my hardest to stick to this until thanksgiving day. so that > > gives me 9 days. so lets see if I can do it and how much I loose! I > > want to loose 10 lbs. but we will see!! :-) cheer me on people, I > > can do this! I am tired of being in a slump and I am so fearful > that > > I am going to get stuck at some weight and not go down farther. > > we can do this people!!! > > hugs, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Mail. > See how. > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make your homepage. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hi all, So for the last few weeks I have been listening to s podcasts, exercising everyday and eating healthy, but then I got sick and for the last two weeks I have not done any exercise, I am so tired as I have a baby and a toddler and now I feel like I have certainly gone WAY off track and I am really feeling sorry for myself..... has anyone any suggestions as to how I can get myself motivated again????? THanks in advance!! marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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