Re: What I did RIGHT today . . .THREAD # 1

[Guest guest]

All right, so as for yesterday, I weighed in and was 133.5lbs... down 8 lbs in a

month. I was very happy, and as far as what I did right? I recognized that

this is happening because I am sticking with a reasonable and maintainable plan,

and it is WORKING! I'm not losing weight because I'm eating 500 calories every

day this week, or because I have worked myself to the point of exhaustion both

in the gym and with a thousand jumping jacks throughout the day whenever I can

sneak into a bathroom or other place where I can be alone.

I was reading a magazine with advice on how to amp up your workout if you've

been working hard and can't seem to get results, and of course I was intrigued

and ready to try anything, when I thought... you know, these are great! But I

can't forget that I'm not going to do them just because I think I'm not seeing

results... because I am! I am proud of the steps I am making!!

Meg

>

> Hi Gang!

>

> In hopes of adopting the BEST of a weight loss strategy that worked for me

before and combining it with 's philosophies, I am starting a " thread " that

I hope will help others.

>

> This thread will run for a week or around 50-75 replies, whichever comes first

and however often the thread fills up. And each time we start a " What I Did

Right Today " thread, we will have an " opener " and some " commitments " (in another

place, we called them " rules " but I think commitments is a much more positive

way to say it).

>

> I'll write the first few openers, but then anyone can do it, just say at the

end of 50-75 messages or so " hey, I've got the next one! "

>

> *****SO HERE ARE THE COMMITMENTS*****

>

> (1) This is a place to post what you did RIGHT today (or yesterday, or last

week, or last hour).

> (2) This is not a confessional because we want to keep this thread as targeted

as possible to " positive framing. " Realizing that if we focus on what we did

wrong, we will plant that message in our head. This is a place for posting your

dreams, your hopes, your successes and how you plan to get there with joy and

conviction.

> (3) We encourage " accountability. " This is about releasing weight, so your

goals are important. I will be listing my " stats " , but you can make any goals.

Just put them at the end of your message so we can encourage and support you and

so you have a place to say " yes, I wrote it down, I put it out to the universe

and now it's real. "

>

> That's it -- pretty easy. Post what you did right. Don't " confess "

transgressions (and let me say, that this group is great for when you NEED

to do that -- we're just not going to do it on THIS thread). Give your goals a

" home " .

>

> So, here goes my first " opener " :

> ******************************************************

> I GOT NOTHIN':

>

> An hour ago, I had twenty openings in my mind and they all seemed to be

clamoring for space. Now, as I look at the blank page, I got nothin'.

>

> Nothin!

>

> And that's okay. You see, I have learned in business, in volunteer work and in

weight loss that when you have NOTHIN' – no inspiration, no juju, no zaza-zu

(SATC fans will know what I mean), no drive, you can fake it until you make it.

>

> Pretend.

>

> Pretend to be a nutrition guru who only eats the best quality foods. Pretend

to be an exercise expert who knows form and exactly how important warm-up,

stretching, weight training and cardio are. Pretend to hold the power of being a

" food snob " and food snobbery will come.

>

> Heck, I'm pretending right now. I have wrestled with the " who am I to inspire

others having fallen off the wagon far too many times. Is it hypocrisy? Am I

qualified to " inspire " others?

>

> Maybe not.

>

> But, if in my desire to inspire others -- I'm end up re-enforcing my " fake it

until you make it " philosophy, and that helps one person – me, then yay! And if

it helps others – bigger yay!. I'll be " acting as if. " I'll be acting as if I

have the answers because I know that I have the knowledge. And if I keep pushing

that knowledge out to the universe, it will come back to me. Also, I know it's

not hypocrisy if my heart genuinely wants change. And it does.

>

> So, if you get up one morning and go " yeah, today, I just want to bury my head

in a bag of whatever your craving is " and feel like you have NO motivation to

change . . .fake it. And in the act of faking it, you may just find you have

something after all.

>

> Because I had NOTHING to say when the blank page was staring at me, but six

paragraphs later . . .

>

> Well, you get the point. & #61514;

>

> Hugs,

>

>

>

>

> ******************************************************

> What I did right today (yesterday). I ate without self-judgment. I ate exactly

what I wanted, wrote down what I ate and, all told, was just outside my daily

caloric range. I enjoyed my food, had some " non-plan " like items and now, today,

I am craving the veggies I missed out on! I amped up my exercise a bit, knowing

I was going to a company party and would probably not stay " on-plan " . I was

" normal " around food for the most part.

>

> COMMITMENTS:

> **Towards motivation: I want to have that " you're so fit " response from people

without having to SAY " I used to be a size eight! " ever again!!!!

>

> ** Today's caloric range 1500-1700 cals

> ** Exercise today: Cardio

> ** Water today: 100 oz+

>

> **Weight: Current 211.5/Short Term Goal: 195 by my b-day (Sept 3)/Mid-term 185

by Sept 26th – very important day!/ Long term 145 by sometime in 2010

>

> ** Other: Hard, strong kick-a$$ body!

>

[Guest guest]

What i did right today: I'm on schedule for drinking 8 glasses of

water, did my morning 30 min aerobics and am on target with my food

Bonnie

Thoughts become things. Choose the good ones.

On Jul 25, 2009, at 4:23 PM, mmagee2008@... wrote:

> All right, so as for yesterday, I weighed in and was 133.5lbs...

> down 8 lbs in a month. I was very happy, and as far as what I did

> right? I recognized that this is happening because I am sticking

> with a reasonable and maintainable plan, and it is WORKING! I'm not

> losing weight because I'm eating 500 calories every day this week,

> or because I have worked myself to the point of exhaustion both in

> the gym and with a thousand jumping jacks throughout the day

> whenever I can sneak into a bathroom or other place where I can be

> alone.

>

> I was reading a magazine with advice on how to amp up your workout

> if you've been working hard and can't seem to get results, and of

> course I was intrigued and ready to try anything, when I thought...

> you know, these are great! But I can't forget that I'm not going to

> do them just because I think I'm not seeing results... because I

> am! I am proud of the steps I am making!!

>

> Meg

>

>

>>

>> Hi Gang!

>>

>> In hopes of adopting the BEST of a weight loss strategy that worked

>> for me before and combining it with 's philosophies, I am

>> starting a " thread " that I hope will help others.

>>

>> This thread will run for a week or around 50-75 replies, whichever

>> comes first and however often the thread fills up. And each time we

>> start a " What I Did Right Today " thread, we will have an " opener "

>> and some " commitments " (in another place, we called them " rules "

>> but I think commitments is a much more positive way to say it).

>>

>> I'll write the first few openers, but then anyone can do it, just

>> say at the end of 50-75 messages or so " hey, I've got the next one! "

>>

>> *****SO HERE ARE THE COMMITMENTS*****

>>

>> (1) This is a place to post what you did RIGHT today (or yesterday,

>> or last week, or last hour).

>> (2) This is not a confessional because we want to keep this thread

>> as targeted as possible to " positive framing. " Realizing that if we

>> focus on what we did wrong, we will plant that message in our head.

>> This is a place for posting your dreams, your hopes, your successes

>> and how you plan to get there with joy and conviction.

>> (3) We encourage " accountability. " This is about releasing weight,

>> so your goals are important. I will be listing my " stats " , but you

>> can make any goals. Just put them at the end of your message so we

>> can encourage and support you and so you have a place to say " yes,

>> I wrote it down, I put it out to the universe and now it's real. "

>>

>> That's it -- pretty easy. Post what you did right. Don't " confess "

>> transgressions (and let me say, that this group is great for

>> when you NEED to do that -- we're just not going to do it on THIS

>> thread). Give your goals a " home " .

>>

>> So, here goes my first " opener " :

>> ******************************************************

>> I GOT NOTHIN':

>>

>> An hour ago, I had twenty openings in my mind and they all seemed

>> to be clamoring for space. Now, as I look at the blank page, I got

>> nothin'.

>>

>> Nothin!

>>

>> And that's okay. You see, I have learned in business, in volunteer

>> work and in weight loss that when you have NOTHIN' – no

>> inspiration, no juju, no zaza-zu (SATC fans will know what I mean),

>> no drive, you can fake it until you make it.

>>

>> Pretend.

>>

>> Pretend to be a nutrition guru who only eats the best quality

>> foods. Pretend to be an exercise expert who knows form and exactly

>> how important warm-up, stretching, weight training and cardio are.

>> Pretend to hold the power of being a " food snob " and food snobbery

>> will come.

>>

>> Heck, I'm pretending right now. I have wrestled with the " who am I

>> to inspire others having fallen off the wagon far too many times.

>> Is it hypocrisy? Am I qualified to " inspire " others?

>>

>> Maybe not.

>>

>> But, if in my desire to inspire others -- I'm end up re-enforcing

>> my " fake it until you make it " philosophy, and that helps one

>> person – me, then yay! And if it helps others – bigger yay!. I'll

>> be " acting as if. " I'll be acting as if I have the answers because

>> I know that I have the knowledge. And if I keep pushing that

>> knowledge out to the universe, it will come back to me. Also, I

>> know it's not hypocrisy if my heart genuinely wants change. And it

>> does.

>>

>> So, if you get up one morning and go " yeah, today, I just want to

>> bury my head in a bag of whatever your craving is " and feel like

>> you have NO motivation to change . . .fake it. And in the act of

>> faking it, you may just find you have something after all.

>>

>> Because I had NOTHING to say when the blank page was staring at me,

>> but six paragraphs later . . .

>>

>> Well, you get the point. & #61514;

>>

>> Hugs,

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> ******************************************************

>> What I did right today (yesterday). I ate without self-judgment. I

>> ate exactly what I wanted, wrote down what I ate and, all told, was

>> just outside my daily caloric range. I enjoyed my food, had some

>> " non-plan " like items and now, today, I am craving the veggies I

>> missed out on! I amped up my exercise a bit, knowing I was going to

>> a company party and would probably not stay " on-plan " . I was

>> " normal " around food for the most part.

>>

>> COMMITMENTS:

>> **Towards motivation: I want to have that " you're so fit " response

>> from people without having to SAY " I used to be a size eight! " ever

>> again!!!!

>>

>> ** Today's caloric range 1500-1700 cals

>> ** Exercise today: Cardio

>> ** Water today: 100 oz+

>>

>> **Weight: Current 211.5/Short Term Goal: 195 by my b-day (Sept 3)/

>> Mid-term 185 by Sept 26th – very important day!/ Long term 145 by

>> sometime in 2010

>>

>> ** Other: Hard, strong kick-a$$ body!

>>

>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

> Copyright 2005-2007. A. s. All worldwide rights

> reserved.

[Guest guest]

What i did right today: I'm on schedule for drinking 8 glasses of

water, did my morning 30 min aerobics and am on target with my food

Bonnie

Thoughts become things. Choose the good ones.

On Jul 25, 2009, at 4:23 PM, mmagee2008@... wrote:

> All right, so as for yesterday, I weighed in and was 133.5lbs...

> down 8 lbs in a month. I was very happy, and as far as what I did

> right? I recognized that this is happening because I am sticking

> with a reasonable and maintainable plan, and it is WORKING! I'm not

> losing weight because I'm eating 500 calories every day this week,

> or because I have worked myself to the point of exhaustion both in

> the gym and with a thousand jumping jacks throughout the day

> whenever I can sneak into a bathroom or other place where I can be

> alone.

>

> I was reading a magazine with advice on how to amp up your workout

> if you've been working hard and can't seem to get results, and of

> course I was intrigued and ready to try anything, when I thought...

> you know, these are great! But I can't forget that I'm not going to

> do them just because I think I'm not seeing results... because I

> am! I am proud of the steps I am making!!

>

> Meg

>

>

>>

>> Hi Gang!

>>

>> In hopes of adopting the BEST of a weight loss strategy that worked

>> for me before and combining it with 's philosophies, I am

>> starting a " thread " that I hope will help others.

>>

>> This thread will run for a week or around 50-75 replies, whichever

>> comes first and however often the thread fills up. And each time we

>> start a " What I Did Right Today " thread, we will have an " opener "

>> and some " commitments " (in another place, we called them " rules "

>> but I think commitments is a much more positive way to say it).

>>

>> I'll write the first few openers, but then anyone can do it, just

>> say at the end of 50-75 messages or so " hey, I've got the next one! "

>>

>> *****SO HERE ARE THE COMMITMENTS*****

>>

>> (1) This is a place to post what you did RIGHT today (or yesterday,

>> or last week, or last hour).

>> (2) This is not a confessional because we want to keep this thread

>> as targeted as possible to " positive framing. " Realizing that if we

>> focus on what we did wrong, we will plant that message in our head.

>> This is a place for posting your dreams, your hopes, your successes

>> and how you plan to get there with joy and conviction.

>> (3) We encourage " accountability. " This is about releasing weight,

>> so your goals are important. I will be listing my " stats " , but you

>> can make any goals. Just put them at the end of your message so we

>> can encourage and support you and so you have a place to say " yes,

>> I wrote it down, I put it out to the universe and now it's real. "

>>

>> That's it -- pretty easy. Post what you did right. Don't " confess "

>> transgressions (and let me say, that this group is great for

>> when you NEED to do that -- we're just not going to do it on THIS

>> thread). Give your goals a " home " .

>>

>> So, here goes my first " opener " :

>> ******************************************************

>> I GOT NOTHIN':

>>

>> An hour ago, I had twenty openings in my mind and they all seemed

>> to be clamoring for space. Now, as I look at the blank page, I got

>> nothin'.

>>

>> Nothin!

>>

>> And that's okay. You see, I have learned in business, in volunteer

>> work and in weight loss that when you have NOTHIN' – no

>> inspiration, no juju, no zaza-zu (SATC fans will know what I mean),

>> no drive, you can fake it until you make it.

>>

>> Pretend.

>>

>> Pretend to be a nutrition guru who only eats the best quality

>> foods. Pretend to be an exercise expert who knows form and exactly

>> how important warm-up, stretching, weight training and cardio are.

>> Pretend to hold the power of being a " food snob " and food snobbery

>> will come.

>>

>> Heck, I'm pretending right now. I have wrestled with the " who am I

>> to inspire others having fallen off the wagon far too many times.

>> Is it hypocrisy? Am I qualified to " inspire " others?

>>

>> Maybe not.

>>

>> But, if in my desire to inspire others -- I'm end up re-enforcing

>> my " fake it until you make it " philosophy, and that helps one

>> person – me, then yay! And if it helps others – bigger yay!. I'll

>> be " acting as if. " I'll be acting as if I have the answers because

>> I know that I have the knowledge. And if I keep pushing that

>> knowledge out to the universe, it will come back to me. Also, I

>> know it's not hypocrisy if my heart genuinely wants change. And it

>> does.

>>

>> So, if you get up one morning and go " yeah, today, I just want to

>> bury my head in a bag of whatever your craving is " and feel like

>> you have NO motivation to change . . .fake it. And in the act of

>> faking it, you may just find you have something after all.

>>

>> Because I had NOTHING to say when the blank page was staring at me,

>> but six paragraphs later . . .

>>

>> Well, you get the point. & #61514;

>>

>> Hugs,

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> ******************************************************

>> What I did right today (yesterday). I ate without self-judgment. I

>> ate exactly what I wanted, wrote down what I ate and, all told, was

>> just outside my daily caloric range. I enjoyed my food, had some

>> " non-plan " like items and now, today, I am craving the veggies I

>> missed out on! I amped up my exercise a bit, knowing I was going to

>> a company party and would probably not stay " on-plan " . I was

>> " normal " around food for the most part.

>>

>> COMMITMENTS:

>> **Towards motivation: I want to have that " you're so fit " response

>> from people without having to SAY " I used to be a size eight! " ever

>> again!!!!

>>

>> ** Today's caloric range 1500-1700 cals

>> ** Exercise today: Cardio

>> ** Water today: 100 oz+

>>

>> **Weight: Current 211.5/Short Term Goal: 195 by my b-day (Sept 3)/

>> Mid-term 185 by Sept 26th – very important day!/ Long term 145 by

>> sometime in 2010

>>

>> ** Other: Hard, strong kick-a$$ body!

>>

>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

> Copyright 2005-2007. A. s. All worldwide rights

> reserved.

[Guest guest]

Okay, this is actually what I did right on MONDAY, since yesterday I was at the

beach with my family, my last day there for the weekend since I had to come back

last evening for work today. But, I woke up early in the morning on Monday to

rollerblade on the boardwalk, which I love to do, and I had a banana for

breakfast, and when I was in the cabinet searching for a little peanut butter to

put on it... I happened upon a container of cookies. Despite my desire to write

" 15 DAYS BINGE FREE " in my notebook at the end of the day (since before

yesterday I had indeed gone two weeks without a binge in sight!) I tried and

tried to ignore the cookies, and ended up having about seven of them. However,

some good things came from this!!

1) I didn't beat myself up, cry, feel disgusting or unworthy, or any of those

old things I used to do

2) I still went rollerblading!! And for about an hour too, so I did some serious

calorie burning

3) I didn't follow it up by eating nothing for the rest of the day! I had a

light lunch of yogurt and pretzels on the beach with my family, and continued to

be active with swimming and walking

4) I enjoyed myself when my family had a large Italian dinner that evening by

skipping the cheese and crackers beforehand and sampling a little of everything!

I also allowed myself one slice of lemon-meringue pie. And, when I woke up today

and weighed myself, I was still down a pound and a half from last Monday,

despite a day of rather hefty eating in both the morning and the evening. I'm

hoping for 131/2lbs by Friday morning, we shall see!

Meg

> >>

> >> Hi Gang!

> >>

> >> In hopes of adopting the BEST of a weight loss strategy that worked

> >> for me before and combining it with 's philosophies, I am

> >> starting a " thread " that I hope will help others.

> >>

> >> This thread will run for a week or around 50-75 replies, whichever

> >> comes first and however often the thread fills up. And each time we

> >> start a " What I Did Right Today " thread, we will have an " opener "

> >> and some " commitments " (in another place, we called them " rules "

> >> but I think commitments is a much more positive way to say it).

> >>

> >> I'll write the first few openers, but then anyone can do it, just

> >> say at the end of 50-75 messages or so " hey, I've got the next one! "

> >>

> >> *****SO HERE ARE THE COMMITMENTS*****

> >>

> >> (1) This is a place to post what you did RIGHT today (or yesterday,

> >> or last week, or last hour).

> >> (2) This is not a confessional because we want to keep this thread

> >> as targeted as possible to " positive framing. " Realizing that if we

> >> focus on what we did wrong, we will plant that message in our head.

> >> This is a place for posting your dreams, your hopes, your successes

> >> and how you plan to get there with joy and conviction.

> >> (3) We encourage " accountability. " This is about releasing weight,

> >> so your goals are important. I will be listing my " stats " , but you

> >> can make any goals. Just put them at the end of your message so we

> >> can encourage and support you and so you have a place to say " yes,

> >> I wrote it down, I put it out to the universe and now it's real. "

> >>

> >> That's it -- pretty easy. Post what you did right. Don't " confess "

> >> transgressions (and let me say, that this group is great for

> >> when you NEED to do that -- we're just not going to do it on THIS

> >> thread). Give your goals a " home " .

> >>

> >> So, here goes my first " opener " :

> >> ******************************************************

> >> I GOT NOTHIN':

> >>

> >> An hour ago, I had twenty openings in my mind and they all seemed

> >> to be clamoring for space. Now, as I look at the blank page, I got

> >> nothin'.

> >>

> >> Nothin!

> >>

> >> And that's okay. You see, I have learned in business, in volunteer

> >> work and in weight loss that when you have NOTHIN' – no

> >> inspiration, no juju, no zaza-zu (SATC fans will know what I mean),

> >> no drive, you can fake it until you make it.

> >>

> >> Pretend.

> >>

> >> Pretend to be a nutrition guru who only eats the best quality

> >> foods. Pretend to be an exercise expert who knows form and exactly

> >> how important warm-up, stretching, weight training and cardio are.

> >> Pretend to hold the power of being a " food snob " and food snobbery

> >> will come.

> >>

> >> Heck, I'm pretending right now. I have wrestled with the " who am I

> >> to inspire others having fallen off the wagon far too many times.

> >> Is it hypocrisy? Am I qualified to " inspire " others?

> >>

> >> Maybe not.

> >>

> >> But, if in my desire to inspire others -- I'm end up re-enforcing

> >> my " fake it until you make it " philosophy, and that helps one

> >> person – me, then yay! And if it helps others – bigger yay!. I'll

> >> be " acting as if. " I'll be acting as if I have the answers because

> >> I know that I have the knowledge. And if I keep pushing that

> >> knowledge out to the universe, it will come back to me. Also, I

> >> know it's not hypocrisy if my heart genuinely wants change. And it

> >> does.

> >>

> >> So, if you get up one morning and go " yeah, today, I just want to

> >> bury my head in a bag of whatever your craving is " and feel like

> >> you have NO motivation to change . . .fake it. And in the act of

> >> faking it, you may just find you have something after all.

> >>

> >> Because I had NOTHING to say when the blank page was staring at me,

> >> but six paragraphs later . . .

> >>

> >> Well, you get the point. & #61514;

> >>

> >> Hugs,

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> ******************************************************

> >> What I did right today (yesterday). I ate without self-judgment. I

> >> ate exactly what I wanted, wrote down what I ate and, all told, was

> >> just outside my daily caloric range. I enjoyed my food, had some

> >> " non-plan " like items and now, today, I am craving the veggies I

> >> missed out on! I amped up my exercise a bit, knowing I was going to

> >> a company party and would probably not stay " on-plan " . I was

> >> " normal " around food for the most part.

> >>

> >> COMMITMENTS:

> >> **Towards motivation: I want to have that " you're so fit " response

> >> from people without having to SAY " I used to be a size eight! " ever

> >> again!!!!

> >>

> >> ** Today's caloric range 1500-1700 cals

> >> ** Exercise today: Cardio

> >> ** Water today: 100 oz+

> >>

> >> **Weight: Current 211.5/Short Term Goal: 195 by my b-day (Sept 3)/

> >> Mid-term 185 by Sept 26th – very important day!/ Long term 145 by

> >> sometime in 2010

> >>

> >> ** Other: Hard, strong kick-a$$ body!

> >>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> > Copyright 2005-2007. A. s. All worldwide rights

> > reserved.

[Guest guest]

Okay, this is actually what I did right on MONDAY, since yesterday I was at the

beach with my family, my last day there for the weekend since I had to come back

last evening for work today. But, I woke up early in the morning on Monday to

rollerblade on the boardwalk, which I love to do, and I had a banana for

breakfast, and when I was in the cabinet searching for a little peanut butter to

put on it... I happened upon a container of cookies. Despite my desire to write

" 15 DAYS BINGE FREE " in my notebook at the end of the day (since before

yesterday I had indeed gone two weeks without a binge in sight!) I tried and

tried to ignore the cookies, and ended up having about seven of them. However,

some good things came from this!!

1) I didn't beat myself up, cry, feel disgusting or unworthy, or any of those

old things I used to do

2) I still went rollerblading!! And for about an hour too, so I did some serious

calorie burning

3) I didn't follow it up by eating nothing for the rest of the day! I had a

light lunch of yogurt and pretzels on the beach with my family, and continued to

be active with swimming and walking

4) I enjoyed myself when my family had a large Italian dinner that evening by

skipping the cheese and crackers beforehand and sampling a little of everything!

I also allowed myself one slice of lemon-meringue pie. And, when I woke up today

and weighed myself, I was still down a pound and a half from last Monday,

despite a day of rather hefty eating in both the morning and the evening. I'm

hoping for 131/2lbs by Friday morning, we shall see!

Meg

> >>

> >> Hi Gang!

> >>

> >> In hopes of adopting the BEST of a weight loss strategy that worked

> >> for me before and combining it with 's philosophies, I am

> >> starting a " thread " that I hope will help others.

> >>

> >> This thread will run for a week or around 50-75 replies, whichever

> >> comes first and however often the thread fills up. And each time we

> >> start a " What I Did Right Today " thread, we will have an " opener "

> >> and some " commitments " (in another place, we called them " rules "

> >> but I think commitments is a much more positive way to say it).

> >>

> >> I'll write the first few openers, but then anyone can do it, just

> >> say at the end of 50-75 messages or so " hey, I've got the next one! "

> >>

> >> *****SO HERE ARE THE COMMITMENTS*****

> >>

> >> (1) This is a place to post what you did RIGHT today (or yesterday,

> >> or last week, or last hour).

> >> (2) This is not a confessional because we want to keep this thread

> >> as targeted as possible to " positive framing. " Realizing that if we

> >> focus on what we did wrong, we will plant that message in our head.

> >> This is a place for posting your dreams, your hopes, your successes

> >> and how you plan to get there with joy and conviction.

> >> (3) We encourage " accountability. " This is about releasing weight,

> >> so your goals are important. I will be listing my " stats " , but you

> >> can make any goals. Just put them at the end of your message so we

> >> can encourage and support you and so you have a place to say " yes,

> >> I wrote it down, I put it out to the universe and now it's real. "

> >>

> >> That's it -- pretty easy. Post what you did right. Don't " confess "

> >> transgressions (and let me say, that this group is great for

> >> when you NEED to do that -- we're just not going to do it on THIS

> >> thread). Give your goals a " home " .

> >>

> >> So, here goes my first " opener " :

> >> ******************************************************

> >> I GOT NOTHIN':

> >>

> >> An hour ago, I had twenty openings in my mind and they all seemed

> >> to be clamoring for space. Now, as I look at the blank page, I got

> >> nothin'.

> >>

> >> Nothin!

> >>

> >> And that's okay. You see, I have learned in business, in volunteer

> >> work and in weight loss that when you have NOTHIN' – no

> >> inspiration, no juju, no zaza-zu (SATC fans will know what I mean),

> >> no drive, you can fake it until you make it.

> >>

> >> Pretend.

> >>

> >> Pretend to be a nutrition guru who only eats the best quality

> >> foods. Pretend to be an exercise expert who knows form and exactly

> >> how important warm-up, stretching, weight training and cardio are.

> >> Pretend to hold the power of being a " food snob " and food snobbery

> >> will come.

> >>

> >> Heck, I'm pretending right now. I have wrestled with the " who am I

> >> to inspire others having fallen off the wagon far too many times.

> >> Is it hypocrisy? Am I qualified to " inspire " others?

> >>

> >> Maybe not.

> >>

> >> But, if in my desire to inspire others -- I'm end up re-enforcing

> >> my " fake it until you make it " philosophy, and that helps one

> >> person – me, then yay! And if it helps others – bigger yay!. I'll

> >> be " acting as if. " I'll be acting as if I have the answers because

> >> I know that I have the knowledge. And if I keep pushing that

> >> knowledge out to the universe, it will come back to me. Also, I

> >> know it's not hypocrisy if my heart genuinely wants change. And it

> >> does.

> >>

> >> So, if you get up one morning and go " yeah, today, I just want to

> >> bury my head in a bag of whatever your craving is " and feel like

> >> you have NO motivation to change . . .fake it. And in the act of

> >> faking it, you may just find you have something after all.

> >>

> >> Because I had NOTHING to say when the blank page was staring at me,

> >> but six paragraphs later . . .

> >>

> >> Well, you get the point. & #61514;

> >>

> >> Hugs,

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> ******************************************************

> >> What I did right today (yesterday). I ate without self-judgment. I

> >> ate exactly what I wanted, wrote down what I ate and, all told, was

> >> just outside my daily caloric range. I enjoyed my food, had some

> >> " non-plan " like items and now, today, I am craving the veggies I

> >> missed out on! I amped up my exercise a bit, knowing I was going to

> >> a company party and would probably not stay " on-plan " . I was

> >> " normal " around food for the most part.

> >>

> >> COMMITMENTS:

> >> **Towards motivation: I want to have that " you're so fit " response

> >> from people without having to SAY " I used to be a size eight! " ever

> >> again!!!!

> >>

> >> ** Today's caloric range 1500-1700 cals

> >> ** Exercise today: Cardio

> >> ** Water today: 100 oz+

> >>

> >> **Weight: Current 211.5/Short Term Goal: 195 by my b-day (Sept 3)/

> >> Mid-term 185 by Sept 26th – very important day!/ Long term 145 by

> >> sometime in 2010

> >>

> >> ** Other: Hard, strong kick-a$$ body!

> >>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> > Copyright 2005-2007. A. s. All worldwide rights

> > reserved.

[Guest guest]

Cool thread.

What I did right today is that I didn't freak out when I stepped on the

scale after 4 days vacationing in Arizona. I gained 5.2 lbs and I'm fine

with it because I know it's water gain from all the salt in the food

that I ate. I rarely eat out at home, and I know it's only temporary

weight gain and it has nothing to do with the way my clothes fit.

Bev

Goals: Walk 30-45 minutes/day, 5-6 days/week, lose 20 more lbs.,

eventually, and make new friends (anyone here living in the Chicago

area?)

[Guest guest]

HI -- keep posting on this thread What you did RIGHT today. I will have a new

thread kicking off (with an opener) soon! It's a busy week and we're only at 26

messages, so we can keep this one going.

Today -I found out that my struggle with self-acceptance is really getting in my

way and thought about things to do to fix that, so, I'm off to do just that! I

feel lighter already, and will post what PLAN I have to do that when I can get

more perspective.

Hugs,

Ang

[Guest guest]

I actually treated myself to a massage. I haven't been sleeping for about 2

weeks from a stiff and sore back and neck. It felt fantastic and my spirits

were high the rest of the day. (Crossing my fingers for a fantastic night's

sleep too.)

During the massage, I also took time to think. I have been wanting to get from

1 to 100 without going through 2, 3, 4, 5... Today I committed to take it one

step at a time. Such a positive for me.

Thanks for everyone's support.

>

> Hi Gang!

>

> In hopes of adopting the BEST of a weight loss strategy that worked for me

before and combining it with 's philosophies, I am starting a " thread " that

I hope will help others.

>

> This thread will run for a week or around 50-75 replies, whichever comes first

and however often the thread fills up. And each time we start a " What I Did

Right Today " thread, we will have an " opener " and some " commitments " (in another

place, we called them " rules " but I think commitments is a much more positive

way to say it).

>

> I'll write the first few openers, but then anyone can do it, just say at the

end of 50-75 messages or so " hey, I've got the next one! "

>

> *****SO HERE ARE THE COMMITMENTS*****

>

> (1) This is a place to post what you did RIGHT today (or yesterday, or last

week, or last hour).

> (2) This is not a confessional because we want to keep this thread as targeted

as possible to " positive framing. " Realizing that if we focus on what we did

wrong, we will plant that message in our head. This is a place for posting your

dreams, your hopes, your successes and how you plan to get there with joy and

conviction.

> (3) We encourage " accountability. " This is about releasing weight, so your

goals are important. I will be listing my " stats " , but you can make any goals.

Just put them at the end of your message so we can encourage and support you and

so you have a place to say " yes, I wrote it down, I put it out to the universe

and now it's real. "

>

> That's it -- pretty easy. Post what you did right. Don't " confess "

transgressions (and let me say, that this group is great for when you NEED

to do that -- we're just not going to do it on THIS thread). Give your goals a

" home " .

>

> So, here goes my first " opener " :

> ******************************************************

> I GOT NOTHIN':

>

> An hour ago, I had twenty openings in my mind and they all seemed to be

clamoring for space. Now, as I look at the blank page, I got nothin'.

>

> Nothin!

>

> And that's okay. You see, I have learned in business, in volunteer work and in

weight loss that when you have NOTHIN' – no inspiration, no juju, no zaza-zu

(SATC fans will know what I mean), no drive, you can fake it until you make it.

>

> Pretend.

>

> Pretend to be a nutrition guru who only eats the best quality foods. Pretend

to be an exercise expert who knows form and exactly how important warm-up,

stretching, weight training and cardio are. Pretend to hold the power of being a

" food snob " and food snobbery will come.

>

> Heck, I'm pretending right now. I have wrestled with the " who am I to inspire

others having fallen off the wagon far too many times. Is it hypocrisy? Am I

qualified to " inspire " others?

>

> Maybe not.

>

> But, if in my desire to inspire others -- I'm end up re-enforcing my " fake it

until you make it " philosophy, and that helps one person – me, then yay! And if

it helps others – bigger yay!. I'll be " acting as if. " I'll be acting as if I

have the answers because I know that I have the knowledge. And if I keep pushing

that knowledge out to the universe, it will come back to me. Also, I know it's

not hypocrisy if my heart genuinely wants change. And it does.

>

> So, if you get up one morning and go " yeah, today, I just want to bury my head

in a bag of whatever your craving is " and feel like you have NO motivation to

change . . .fake it. And in the act of faking it, you may just find you have

something after all.

>

> Because I had NOTHING to say when the blank page was staring at me, but six

paragraphs later . . .

>

> Well, you get the point. & #61514;

>

> Hugs,

>

>

>

>

> ******************************************************

> What I did right today (yesterday). I ate without self-judgment. I ate exactly

what I wanted, wrote down what I ate and, all told, was just outside my daily

caloric range. I enjoyed my food, had some " non-plan " like items and now, today,

I am craving the veggies I missed out on! I amped up my exercise a bit, knowing

I was going to a company party and would probably not stay " on-plan " . I was

" normal " around food for the most part.

>

> COMMITMENTS:

> **Towards motivation: I want to have that " you're so fit " response from people

without having to SAY " I used to be a size eight! " ever again!!!!

>

> ** Today's caloric range 1500-1700 cals

> ** Exercise today: Cardio

> ** Water today: 100 oz+

>

> **Weight: Current 211.5/Short Term Goal: 195 by my b-day (Sept 3)/Mid-term 185

by Sept 26th – very important day!/ Long term 145 by sometime in 2010

>

> ** Other: Hard, strong kick-a$$ body!

>

[Guest guest]

I did something that AMAZED me last night, and I didn't even realize how amazed

I was until later. My family has been away at the beach (vacation, I had to

work!!) so I tried a new recipe last night, cajun chicken on a bed of corn with

some steamed baby carrots. But of course it's hard to buy chicken breasts for

one person, so instead of buying 3 chicken breasts and having to deal with

freezing the extra etc, I just bought a small package of raw cut tenders and

decided to cook them all and just have leftovers.

The meal was good, and then when I was finished, after having two tenders, I

have like... 7 left over and I just put them all in a tupperware and put them

away, but it wasn't even like I had to stop myself from having another one, I

just didn't even think about it. I put them away because I was finished eating

and that was that.

I also had zero cravings for dessert, escaped what I call my weekly " Friday

Freakout " (i.e. no binging), and went to the gym for a couple hours!

I'm excited, today marks 6 days binge free and 20 days with only one binge (last

Sunday I caved at the beach... whoops). This is such good progress for me. AND

I've dropped 8 lbs since July 1st, down to 132!!

Meg

>

> Hi Gang!

>

> In hopes of adopting the BEST of a weight loss strategy that worked for me

before and combining it with 's philosophies, I am starting a " thread " that

I hope will help others.

>

> This thread will run for a week or around 50-75 replies, whichever comes first

and however often the thread fills up. And each time we start a " What I Did

Right Today " thread, we will have an " opener " and some " commitments " (in another

place, we called them " rules " but I think commitments is a much more positive

way to say it).

>

> I'll write the first few openers, but then anyone can do it, just say at the

end of 50-75 messages or so " hey, I've got the next one! "

>

> *****SO HERE ARE THE COMMITMENTS*****

>

> (1) This is a place to post what you did RIGHT today (or yesterday, or last

week, or last hour).

> (2) This is not a confessional because we want to keep this thread as targeted

as possible to " positive framing. " Realizing that if we focus on what we did

wrong, we will plant that message in our head. This is a place for posting your

dreams, your hopes, your successes and how you plan to get there with joy and

conviction.

> (3) We encourage " accountability. " This is about releasing weight, so your

goals are important. I will be listing my " stats " , but you can make any goals.

Just put them at the end of your message so we can encourage and support you and

so you have a place to say " yes, I wrote it down, I put it out to the universe

and now it's real. "

>

> That's it -- pretty easy. Post what you did right. Don't " confess "

transgressions (and let me say, that this group is great for when you NEED

to do that -- we're just not going to do it on THIS thread). Give your goals a

" home " .

>

> So, here goes my first " opener " :

> ******************************************************

> I GOT NOTHIN':

>

> An hour ago, I had twenty openings in my mind and they all seemed to be

clamoring for space. Now, as I look at the blank page, I got nothin'.

>

> Nothin!

>

> And that's okay. You see, I have learned in business, in volunteer work and in

weight loss that when you have NOTHIN' – no inspiration, no juju, no zaza-zu

(SATC fans will know what I mean), no drive, you can fake it until you make it.

>

> Pretend.

>

> Pretend to be a nutrition guru who only eats the best quality foods. Pretend

to be an exercise expert who knows form and exactly how important warm-up,

stretching, weight training and cardio are. Pretend to hold the power of being a

" food snob " and food snobbery will come.

>

> Heck, I'm pretending right now. I have wrestled with the " who am I to inspire

others having fallen off the wagon far too many times. Is it hypocrisy? Am I

qualified to " inspire " others?

>

> Maybe not.

>

> But, if in my desire to inspire others -- I'm end up re-enforcing my " fake it

until you make it " philosophy, and that helps one person – me, then yay! And if

it helps others – bigger yay!. I'll be " acting as if. " I'll be acting as if I

have the answers because I know that I have the knowledge. And if I keep pushing

that knowledge out to the universe, it will come back to me. Also, I know it's

not hypocrisy if my heart genuinely wants change. And it does.

>

> So, if you get up one morning and go " yeah, today, I just want to bury my head

in a bag of whatever your craving is " and feel like you have NO motivation to

change . . .fake it. And in the act of faking it, you may just find you have

something after all.

>

> Because I had NOTHING to say when the blank page was staring at me, but six

paragraphs later . . .

>

> Well, you get the point. & #61514;

>

> Hugs,

>

>

>

>

> ******************************************************

> What I did right today (yesterday). I ate without self-judgment. I ate exactly

what I wanted, wrote down what I ate and, all told, was just outside my daily

caloric range. I enjoyed my food, had some " non-plan " like items and now, today,

I am craving the veggies I missed out on! I amped up my exercise a bit, knowing

I was going to a company party and would probably not stay " on-plan " . I was

" normal " around food for the most part.

>

> COMMITMENTS:

> **Towards motivation: I want to have that " you're so fit " response from people

without having to SAY " I used to be a size eight! " ever again!!!!

>

> ** Today's caloric range 1500-1700 cals

> ** Exercise today: Cardio

> ** Water today: 100 oz+

>

> **Weight: Current 211.5/Short Term Goal: 195 by my b-day (Sept 3)/Mid-term 185

by Sept 26th – very important day!/ Long term 145 by sometime in 2010

>

> ** Other: Hard, strong kick-a$$ body!

>

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I haven't posted in... a couple months, I suppose. Well, a series of events has

led me to make a new commitment to this journey. I'm 30 and about 15 lbs

overweight, and I was recently visiting my family. My grandmom is 83 and has

Type II diabetes, and so we tested my fasting blood sugar. It was 117. The next

morning it was 99. That is a wake up call for me. Also, my mom was in town. She

is a compulsive overeater (borderline Type II diabetes and obese) with profound

health consequences from a lifetime of binging, overeating, and poor food

choices. The irony is that Mom is extremely intelligent, has multiple degrees in

nursing, and is able to take care of my father who is disabled with

bloodclotting, vascular dementia and vasculitis. He's in bad shape too.

So... I saw my mom doing all of these things to her body, she was so mean to

herself, and punishing herself. Telling herself that if she had an extra snack

that she wouldn't have cravings later on. This may be true, but every day for a

week I watched her eat 3 or more " preventative protein snacks " , and still she

overindulged in ice cream, etc. Not only did she have the calories from the ice

cream, but now she had hundreds of calories from the " high quality " snacks.

yikes! And even worse is that she felt defeated, like a failure and guilty for

her " lack of self-control " .

And her distress is my distress, because her behavior put a mirror to my own

behavior and attitudes about eating.

So, my big accomplishment yesterday is that I attended an Overeater's Anonymous

group yesterday morning. I met people of all different shapes and backgrounds,

with different struggles in life. I heard some stories and felt accepted by this

group. It was nice. I am going to go at least once a week for the time being,

and see if that can help me find some peace.

I especially liked one theme from the meeting yesterday. " Just for Today... " I

can make a commitment to my well-being every day, and just focus on TODAY.

Keeps me from getting overwhelmed. Just for today-- I will plan my food and eat

at the dining table. Just for today I will not go out for ice cream in the

evening.

I hope this note finds you all well.

Thanks for reading,

COV

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I haven't posted in... a couple months, I suppose. Well, a series of events has

led me to make a new commitment to this journey. I'm 30 and about 15 lbs

overweight, and I was recently visiting my family. My grandmom is 83 and has

Type II diabetes, and so we tested my fasting blood sugar. It was 117. The next

morning it was 99. That is a wake up call for me. Also, my mom was in town. She

is a compulsive overeater (borderline Type II diabetes and obese) with profound

health consequences from a lifetime of binging, overeating, and poor food

choices. The irony is that Mom is extremely intelligent, has multiple degrees in

nursing, and is able to take care of my father who is disabled with

bloodclotting, vascular dementia and vasculitis. He's in bad shape too.

So... I saw my mom doing all of these things to her body, she was so mean to

herself, and punishing herself. Telling herself that if she had an extra snack

that she wouldn't have cravings later on. This may be true, but every day for a

week I watched her eat 3 or more " preventative protein snacks " , and still she

overindulged in ice cream, etc. Not only did she have the calories from the ice

cream, but now she had hundreds of calories from the " high quality " snacks.

yikes! And even worse is that she felt defeated, like a failure and guilty for

her " lack of self-control " .

And her distress is my distress, because her behavior put a mirror to my own

behavior and attitudes about eating.

So, my big accomplishment yesterday is that I attended an Overeater's Anonymous

group yesterday morning. I met people of all different shapes and backgrounds,

with different struggles in life. I heard some stories and felt accepted by this

group. It was nice. I am going to go at least once a week for the time being,

and see if that can help me find some peace.

I especially liked one theme from the meeting yesterday. " Just for Today... " I

can make a commitment to my well-being every day, and just focus on TODAY.

Keeps me from getting overwhelmed. Just for today-- I will plan my food and eat

at the dining table. Just for today I will not go out for ice cream in the

evening.

I hope this note finds you all well.

Thanks for reading,

COV

[Guest guest]

I don't have a lot of WIDRT in me today so, I will unashamedly plagiarize from a

new blog I discovered!!!

This is the feeling I want back and reading this is helping me get it!!!

Check out ALIX's blog when you get a chance (I can even forgive this woman for

being a gator). She seems fun, funny and has the " umph " I need to do this!!

**************************

http://casahice.blogspot.com/2009/06/zero-to-60-in-five-months.html

Or maybe fast and steady!

Now I want to talk about some of the magnificent quality-of-life improvements I

am enjoying so far since losing this 60 or so pounds. Some of these may gross

you out, so be forewarned.

1.) I am sleeping better. My limbs no longer go numb from excess weight cutting

off circulation at night.

2.) I can actually reach my butt to wipe it.

3.) I can cough, sneeze, and laugh without excess weight on my bladder causing

me to leak. I no longer have to stand with my legs squeezed together " just in

case. "

4.) Breathing hard is welcome now because it comes from strenuous exercise - NOT

from walking across the living room to answer the telephone.

5.) I look better. I'm no fashion model, but I know I look much healthier.

6.) I feel better. Scratch that... I feel fantastic. Free. Strong. Happy.

Successful.

7.) I have rediscovered confidence in myself. If I can lose a significant amount

of weight (which is globally considered a difficult achievement because it

requires so much discipline, dedication, accountability, stick-to-it-iveness,

and time) while battling a thyroid disorder, I can do anything!

8.) Shaving my legs isn't the Ironman Decathlon it used to be. A few swipes and

I'm done. No sweat.

9.) I no longer have pads of fat and chafe rashes under my arms. Or between my

thighs. That constant rubbing created enough friction and heat to start a forest

fire!

10.) I no longer have four chins.

11.) I'm actually looking forward to my next gynecologist appointment. Dr

Schroeder hasn't seen me since early January, so boy is she going to be

surprised when I show up August 4th for my annual exam. Who knows... by then my

weight may be in the 130's!

12.) I can now bend over (!), put on socks (!), and tie my shoes (!) all in

under thirty minutes (!) without grunting, crying, and swearing!

13.) I can actually look in the mirror.

14.) I'm not afraid of bumping into anyone I know at the grocery store or at the

mall or at the beach!

15.) I don't refuse to get on the scale at the doctor's office.

16.) I'm not ashamed for Larry when he introduces me to old friends, neighbors

or business colleagues.

17.) I'm not embarrassed and/or apologetic for my physical condition 24/7/365.

18.) I actually like going clothes shopping!

19.) I like the feeling of making and meeting a goal - and continuing beyond

where I thought I might ever be. Ever!

20.) I'm proud of myself.

But the absolute best part about going on this diet adventure? Becoming a

positive role model and inspiration to others. Me! Me... the girl who had

trouble losing ONE pound and keeping it off. Me... the girl who truly believed

that my lot in life was to be heavy forever. Me... the girl who didn't have

enough confidence to even try because I knew I would fail, just like I always

failed before. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would ever be a

success story - let alone help to inspire others.

You know... we all have the power inside us to realize and accomplish whatever

dreams and goals are deepest in our hearts. The only obstacle standing in the

way is our fear of failure. I know. I'm the poster child for fear. But an

amazing thing happens when you conquer that fear and say " I will try anyway. "

Woodberry once said, " Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to

have tried is the true failure. " And you know what? The dude was right! Is there

something you have been afraid to try? Is it time to let go of whatever is

holding you back and just go for it? You might just surprise yourself with the

results. Don't wait. Jump in! Do it! There's no time like the present.

Finally, thank you all for your continued love and support. You have pushed me

along the way and have made this adventure in dieting a truly enjoyable one. The

story isn't over yet though, so stay tuned!

Posted by Alix

[Guest guest]

I don't have a lot of WIDRT in me today so, I will unashamedly plagiarize from a

new blog I discovered!!!

This is the feeling I want back and reading this is helping me get it!!!

Check out ALIX's blog when you get a chance (I can even forgive this woman for

being a gator). She seems fun, funny and has the " umph " I need to do this!!

**************************

http://casahice.blogspot.com/2009/06/zero-to-60-in-five-months.html

Or maybe fast and steady!

Now I want to talk about some of the magnificent quality-of-life improvements I

am enjoying so far since losing this 60 or so pounds. Some of these may gross

you out, so be forewarned.

1.) I am sleeping better. My limbs no longer go numb from excess weight cutting

off circulation at night.

2.) I can actually reach my butt to wipe it.

3.) I can cough, sneeze, and laugh without excess weight on my bladder causing

me to leak. I no longer have to stand with my legs squeezed together " just in

case. "

4.) Breathing hard is welcome now because it comes from strenuous exercise - NOT

from walking across the living room to answer the telephone.

5.) I look better. I'm no fashion model, but I know I look much healthier.

6.) I feel better. Scratch that... I feel fantastic. Free. Strong. Happy.

Successful.

7.) I have rediscovered confidence in myself. If I can lose a significant amount

of weight (which is globally considered a difficult achievement because it

requires so much discipline, dedication, accountability, stick-to-it-iveness,

and time) while battling a thyroid disorder, I can do anything!

8.) Shaving my legs isn't the Ironman Decathlon it used to be. A few swipes and

I'm done. No sweat.

9.) I no longer have pads of fat and chafe rashes under my arms. Or between my

thighs. That constant rubbing created enough friction and heat to start a forest

fire!

10.) I no longer have four chins.

11.) I'm actually looking forward to my next gynecologist appointment. Dr

Schroeder hasn't seen me since early January, so boy is she going to be

surprised when I show up August 4th for my annual exam. Who knows... by then my

weight may be in the 130's!

12.) I can now bend over (!), put on socks (!), and tie my shoes (!) all in

under thirty minutes (!) without grunting, crying, and swearing!

13.) I can actually look in the mirror.

14.) I'm not afraid of bumping into anyone I know at the grocery store or at the

mall or at the beach!

15.) I don't refuse to get on the scale at the doctor's office.

16.) I'm not ashamed for Larry when he introduces me to old friends, neighbors

or business colleagues.

17.) I'm not embarrassed and/or apologetic for my physical condition 24/7/365.

18.) I actually like going clothes shopping!

19.) I like the feeling of making and meeting a goal - and continuing beyond

where I thought I might ever be. Ever!

20.) I'm proud of myself.

But the absolute best part about going on this diet adventure? Becoming a

positive role model and inspiration to others. Me! Me... the girl who had

trouble losing ONE pound and keeping it off. Me... the girl who truly believed

that my lot in life was to be heavy forever. Me... the girl who didn't have

enough confidence to even try because I knew I would fail, just like I always

failed before. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would ever be a

success story - let alone help to inspire others.

You know... we all have the power inside us to realize and accomplish whatever

dreams and goals are deepest in our hearts. The only obstacle standing in the

way is our fear of failure. I know. I'm the poster child for fear. But an

amazing thing happens when you conquer that fear and say " I will try anyway. "

Woodberry once said, " Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to

have tried is the true failure. " And you know what? The dude was right! Is there

something you have been afraid to try? Is it time to let go of whatever is

holding you back and just go for it? You might just surprise yourself with the

results. Don't wait. Jump in! Do it! There's no time like the present.

Finally, thank you all for your continued love and support. You have pushed me

along the way and have made this adventure in dieting a truly enjoyable one. The

story isn't over yet though, so stay tuned!

Posted by Alix

[Guest guest]

woooow thank you for posting that! humorous, inspiring, positive, and real. 

fantastic.

 

Today marks for me the first weekend I can remember in a LONG time I've gone

through easily and without any binging or temptation to binge.  It's

unbeliavable.  I ate an early dinner because I had something to do with some

friends from 5 - 7, and I contemplated stopping somewhere and purchasing coffee

or some kind of snack on the way home when I realized I wasn't craving anything

and I was still satisfied.  When I got home, I had a bit of the munchies, and I

immediately made some tea to skive this off.  When I had had my tea I

recentered, and decided to have an apple with a little bit of low-fat cheese

instead of my go to pretzels and peanut butter... or more accurately peanut

butter and pretzels (heh) or carb nutri-grain bars or going out to BUY

something!  A very good weekend, in short.  Weighing in tomorrow, hoping for

131!

 

Meg

From: brandismom1990 <akendall@...>

Subject: Re: What I did RIGHT today . . .THREAD # 1

weightloss

Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 7:43 PM

 

I don't have a lot of WIDRT in me today so, I will unashamedly plagiarize from a

new blog I discovered!! !

This is the feeling I want back and reading this is helping me get it!!!

Check out ALIX's blog when you get a chance (I can even forgive this woman for

being a gator). She seems fun, funny and has the " umph " I need to do this!!

************ ********* *****

http://casahice. blogspot. com/2009/ 06/zero-to- 60-in-five- months.html

Or maybe fast and steady!

Now I want to talk about some of the magnificent quality-of-life improvements I

am enjoying so far since losing this 60 or so pounds. Some of these may gross

you out, so be forewarned.

1.) I am sleeping better. My limbs no longer go numb from excess weight cutting

off circulation at night.

2.) I can actually reach my butt to wipe it.

3.) I can cough, sneeze, and laugh without excess weight on my bladder causing

me to leak. I no longer have to stand with my legs squeezed together " just in

case. "

4.) Breathing hard is welcome now because it comes from strenuous exercise - NOT

from walking across the living room to answer the telephone.

5.) I look better. I'm no fashion model, but I know I look much healthier.

6.) I feel better. Scratch that... I feel fantastic. Free. Strong. Happy.

Successful.

7.) I have rediscovered confidence in myself. If I can lose a significant amount

of weight (which is globally considered a difficult achievement because it

requires so much discipline, dedication, accountability, stick-to-it- iveness,

and time) while battling a thyroid disorder, I can do anything!

8.) Shaving my legs isn't the Ironman Decathlon it used to be. A few swipes and

I'm done. No sweat.

9.) I no longer have pads of fat and chafe rashes under my arms. Or between my

thighs. That constant rubbing created enough friction and heat to start a forest

fire!

10.) I no longer have four chins.

11.) I'm actually looking forward to my next gynecologist appointment. Dr

Schroeder hasn't seen me since early January, so boy is she going to be

surprised when I show up August 4th for my annual exam. Who knows... by then my

weight may be in the 130's!

12.) I can now bend over (!), put on socks (!), and tie my shoes (!) all in

under thirty minutes (!) without grunting, crying, and swearing!

13.) I can actually look in the mirror.

14.) I'm not afraid of bumping into anyone I know at the grocery store or at the

mall or at the beach!

15.) I don't refuse to get on the scale at the doctor's office.

16.) I'm not ashamed for Larry when he introduces me to old friends, neighbors

or business colleagues.

17.) I'm not embarrassed and/or apologetic for my physical condition 24/7/365.

18.) I actually like going clothes shopping!

19.) I like the feeling of making and meeting a goal - and continuing beyond

where I thought I might ever be. Ever!

20.) I'm proud of myself.

But the absolute best part about going on this diet adventure? Becoming a

positive role model and inspiration to others. Me! Me... the girl who had

trouble losing ONE pound and keeping it off. Me... the girl who truly believed

that my lot in life was to be heavy forever. Me... the girl who didn't have

enough confidence to even try because I knew I would fail, just like I always

failed before. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would ever be a

success story - let alone help to inspire others.

You know... we all have the power inside us to realize and accomplish whatever

dreams and goals are deepest in our hearts. The only obstacle standing in the

way is our fear of failure. I know. I'm the poster child for fear. But an

amazing thing happens when you conquer that fear and say " I will try anyway. "

Woodberry once said, " Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to

have tried is the true failure. " And you know what? The dude was right! Is there

something you have been afraid to try? Is it time to let go of whatever is

holding you back and just go for it? You might just surprise yourself with the

results. Don't wait. Jump in! Do it! There's no time like the present.

Finally, thank you all for your continued love and support. You have pushed me

along the way and have made this adventure in dieting a truly enjoyable one. The

story isn't over yet though, so stay tuned!

Posted by Alix

[Guest guest]

woooow thank you for posting that! humorous, inspiring, positive, and real. 

fantastic.

 

Today marks for me the first weekend I can remember in a LONG time I've gone

through easily and without any binging or temptation to binge.  It's

unbeliavable.  I ate an early dinner because I had something to do with some

friends from 5 - 7, and I contemplated stopping somewhere and purchasing coffee

or some kind of snack on the way home when I realized I wasn't craving anything

and I was still satisfied.  When I got home, I had a bit of the munchies, and I

immediately made some tea to skive this off.  When I had had my tea I

recentered, and decided to have an apple with a little bit of low-fat cheese

instead of my go to pretzels and peanut butter... or more accurately peanut

butter and pretzels (heh) or carb nutri-grain bars or going out to BUY

something!  A very good weekend, in short.  Weighing in tomorrow, hoping for

131!

 

Meg

From: brandismom1990 <akendall@...>

Subject: Re: What I did RIGHT today . . .THREAD # 1

weightloss

Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 7:43 PM

 

I don't have a lot of WIDRT in me today so, I will unashamedly plagiarize from a

new blog I discovered!! !

This is the feeling I want back and reading this is helping me get it!!!

Check out ALIX's blog when you get a chance (I can even forgive this woman for

being a gator). She seems fun, funny and has the " umph " I need to do this!!

************ ********* *****

http://casahice. blogspot. com/2009/ 06/zero-to- 60-in-five- months.html

Or maybe fast and steady!

Now I want to talk about some of the magnificent quality-of-life improvements I

am enjoying so far since losing this 60 or so pounds. Some of these may gross

you out, so be forewarned.

1.) I am sleeping better. My limbs no longer go numb from excess weight cutting

off circulation at night.

2.) I can actually reach my butt to wipe it.

3.) I can cough, sneeze, and laugh without excess weight on my bladder causing

me to leak. I no longer have to stand with my legs squeezed together " just in

case. "

4.) Breathing hard is welcome now because it comes from strenuous exercise - NOT

from walking across the living room to answer the telephone.

5.) I look better. I'm no fashion model, but I know I look much healthier.

6.) I feel better. Scratch that... I feel fantastic. Free. Strong. Happy.

Successful.

7.) I have rediscovered confidence in myself. If I can lose a significant amount

of weight (which is globally considered a difficult achievement because it

requires so much discipline, dedication, accountability, stick-to-it- iveness,

and time) while battling a thyroid disorder, I can do anything!

8.) Shaving my legs isn't the Ironman Decathlon it used to be. A few swipes and

I'm done. No sweat.

9.) I no longer have pads of fat and chafe rashes under my arms. Or between my

thighs. That constant rubbing created enough friction and heat to start a forest

fire!

10.) I no longer have four chins.

11.) I'm actually looking forward to my next gynecologist appointment. Dr

Schroeder hasn't seen me since early January, so boy is she going to be

surprised when I show up August 4th for my annual exam. Who knows... by then my

weight may be in the 130's!

12.) I can now bend over (!), put on socks (!), and tie my shoes (!) all in

under thirty minutes (!) without grunting, crying, and swearing!

13.) I can actually look in the mirror.

14.) I'm not afraid of bumping into anyone I know at the grocery store or at the

mall or at the beach!

15.) I don't refuse to get on the scale at the doctor's office.

16.) I'm not ashamed for Larry when he introduces me to old friends, neighbors

or business colleagues.

17.) I'm not embarrassed and/or apologetic for my physical condition 24/7/365.

18.) I actually like going clothes shopping!

19.) I like the feeling of making and meeting a goal - and continuing beyond

where I thought I might ever be. Ever!

20.) I'm proud of myself.

But the absolute best part about going on this diet adventure? Becoming a

positive role model and inspiration to others. Me! Me... the girl who had

trouble losing ONE pound and keeping it off. Me... the girl who truly believed

that my lot in life was to be heavy forever. Me... the girl who didn't have

enough confidence to even try because I knew I would fail, just like I always

failed before. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would ever be a

success story - let alone help to inspire others.

You know... we all have the power inside us to realize and accomplish whatever

dreams and goals are deepest in our hearts. The only obstacle standing in the

way is our fear of failure. I know. I'm the poster child for fear. But an

amazing thing happens when you conquer that fear and say " I will try anyway. "

Woodberry once said, " Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to

have tried is the true failure. " And you know what? The dude was right! Is there

something you have been afraid to try? Is it time to let go of whatever is

holding you back and just go for it? You might just surprise yourself with the

results. Don't wait. Jump in! Do it! There's no time like the present.

Finally, thank you all for your continued love and support. You have pushed me

along the way and have made this adventure in dieting a truly enjoyable one. The

story isn't over yet though, so stay tuned!

Posted by Alix

[Guest guest]

What did I do right yesterday?

I took at walk with my daughter and husband after dinner, and I ate like

a slender person would, and I din't binge or overeat even though we

ordered pizza at lunch.

Bev

[Guest guest]

What did I do right yesterday?

I took at walk with my daughter and husband after dinner, and I ate like

a slender person would, and I din't binge or overeat even though we

ordered pizza at lunch.

Bev

[Guest guest]

What I am doing right today-- I recognized an abundance of hard candies and

(gasp!) chocolates at the city hall office, but I paid my tax, and kept moving

along. No nibbling. I bought exactly what was on my shopping list-- tomatoes,

scallions, jalapenos, limes. Oh yeah! It's gonna be a great dinner tonight:)

Thanks for the thread

cov

[Guest guest]

What I am doing right today-- I recognized an abundance of hard candies and

(gasp!) chocolates at the city hall office, but I paid my tax, and kept moving

along. No nibbling. I bought exactly what was on my shopping list-- tomatoes,

scallions, jalapenos, limes. Oh yeah! It's gonna be a great dinner tonight:)

Thanks for the thread

cov

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone, I want to add that today my body feels good after being sick for

this past few days with the flu. I took myself to the gym and I now feel so

very good and it feels right for me to do. I am getting to know when my body is

ready to work out instead of forcing it on myself. My food is good also so far.

Listening to the podcasts are so very helpful and keeping myself focused and on

track. I am so grateful for all of your sharing and knowing that others are

also experiencing this with me as well. Thanks! Sylvia

>

> What I am doing right today-- I recognized an abundance of hard candies and

(gasp!) chocolates at the city hall office, but I paid my tax, and kept moving

along. No nibbling. I bought exactly what was on my shopping list-- tomatoes,

scallions, jalapenos, limes. Oh yeah! It's gonna be a great dinner tonight:)

>

> Thanks for the thread

>

> cov

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone, I want to add that today my body feels good after being sick for

this past few days with the flu. I took myself to the gym and I now feel so

very good and it feels right for me to do. I am getting to know when my body is

ready to work out instead of forcing it on myself. My food is good also so far.

Listening to the podcasts are so very helpful and keeping myself focused and on

track. I am so grateful for all of your sharing and knowing that others are

also experiencing this with me as well. Thanks! Sylvia

>

> What I am doing right today-- I recognized an abundance of hard candies and

(gasp!) chocolates at the city hall office, but I paid my tax, and kept moving

along. No nibbling. I bought exactly what was on my shopping list-- tomatoes,

scallions, jalapenos, limes. Oh yeah! It's gonna be a great dinner tonight:)

>

> Thanks for the thread

>

> cov

>

[Guest guest]

WIDRT: I ate clean. I am tackling clean eating for one week, then going to add

exercise, then water. I ATE CLEAN!!!! Yay!

[Guest guest]

WIDRT: I ate clean. I am tackling clean eating for one week, then going to add

exercise, then water. I ATE CLEAN!!!! Yay!

[Guest guest]

What I did right today:

 

It was my last day of work for the summer, and my supervisor threw a pizza

party, and one of the pizzas was a DELICIOUS cheesy vegetable pie, which I had

one slice of.  She also bought me a gigantic chocolate carmel apple.  Which I

ate.  It was delicious.  I was full, so at dinner time, I made myself a light

salad of romaine, corn, and salsa, and I then had two dance classes.

 

I came home from dance a bit grubmly in the tumbly, and went to have a few

pieces of fruit salad.  I quickly devoured the entire container.  Plus some

bread. Too much bread.  So what I did right? I made myself some tea and quick

got out of the kitchen and went upstairs!  The cravings are now past, and I

feel bloated and like I ate too much, but to you know what? I'm GLAD because

that means that I noticed that I feel bloated and full and that a " party in my

mouth " just isn't worth it =)

 

It's mini enough that I don't even really count it as a binge, and I was able to

stop it in its tracks.  Granted tomorrow is a weigh in day so my excess fruit

liquid might be a problem haha, but hey, now it's just more motivation for the

weekend so I can see some results on Monday!

 

In other news, my clothes are fitting better and I'm starting to feel better

about myrms and stomach, and my legs are appearing more shapely!

 

Meg

From: brandismom1990 <akendall@...>

Subject: Re: What I did RIGHT today . . .THREAD # 1

weightloss

Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 7:43 PM

 

Meg -- are you an actively auditioning actress/singer/ dancer? I have some

fairly strong acquaintances/ friends on Bway via the Georgia and Florida's

Junior Miss program. Fletcher and Kitrell. has won the

Gypsy robe three times and founded this: http://nyctalentpro ject.com/ . I'm not

sure what is up to these days, but am reaching out to her soon for another

project. Anyway, if you want to know more, email me privately and I'll share!

COMMITMENTS:

> > > > **TODAY's Towards Motivation: I will see fit people and they will see me

and we'll both thing " yeah, she's one of us!!! I want my envy to be replaced by

that " knowing " you have when you know you're one of the fit ones!

> > > >

> > > > ** Today's caloric range 1500-1700 cals

> > > > ** Exercise today: Strength -- P90, Level 1

> > > > ** Water today: 100 oz+

> > > >

> > > > **Weight: Current 211.5/Short Term Goal: 195 by my b-day (Sept

3)/Mid-term 185 by Sept 26th – very important day!/ Long term 145 by sometime

in 2010

> > > >

> > > > ** Other: Hard, strong kick-a$$ body!

> > > >

> > >

> >

>