Motivation

Ok, there seems to be a mysterious condition going around that is causing sabotage to our eating. I know I'm not alone here when I admit that my eating this past little while leaves a lot to be desired, causing slight weight gain after such hard work to lose it.

I also know, that I am the same person who was practically flawless in my eating for like almost 90 days straight, so I know I can get ahold of this - who's with me?? 

There is no deadline for sign-ups, anyone can join at any time!!

All you have to do is check in once a week (at least) & let us know how you're doing. If/when you "cheat", simply let us know & I will restart your start date.

A cheat is defined as whatever a cheat would mean to you personally, whether it be going over your calories, bingeing, not eating enough, too many treats, etc. We all know when we've cheated, so just be honest with yourself

Let's be honest with each other & keep each other eating clean k? The PRIZE to the winner? Well that's easy - weight loss!!!!!!!!! (or maintenance for those at that stage!) Let's do this!

Dee

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Here's the list of all signed up & the new rules:
(let me know if I missed you)

If you lose your mind & cheat, just let me know. Then you can re-start from the next day. I'll simply unbold your name, along with updating your new start date.

After being clean for a week after a re-start, I'll re-bold your name. So you always have a chance to feel like you are succeeding. 

Also, if you just don't feel like you want to partake in the challenge anymore, can you let me know so I can remove your name from the list? Thanks!!

Anyone not checking in for one week (December 25 - December 31) will be removed from the challenge.

Good luck all! People's names in bold have been going the longest or have not restarted for at least a week - way to go!!!!!!!!

1. cerhiunnhn - hiatus Jan 30
2. chanb73 - Dec 10 - 3rd Place, Congrats!!!!! 
3. deejlb - Oct 27  - 1st Place, Congrats!!!!! 
4. emmylou - Dec 17
5. ewwxroflzz - Dec 9 - 2nd Place, Congrats!!!!!  
6. healthnut24 - Dec 15
7. jennlett - Dec 14 
8. madronam - Dec 15
9. nancy1967 - hiatus
10. s57chevy - Dec 17 
11. shadowmystika - Dec 20
12. skinnyogi - Dec 18

Things are still going great!!! I just wanted to check in and let you know.

Ash

Checking in. The holiday weekend is coming!!! Good luck to everyone! You can do it!!! I keep telling myself... self control self control self control... I'll let you know Tuesday how I did. Hopefully I won't have to restart!! :o( 

Did I mention I needed a new start date of Monday (5/21)?  Operation "Back on Track" was an Operation "The Weekend Hit"  The funny thing is I tried real hard - hold the Mayo on my Grilled Chicken Sandwhich, got the fruit instead of fries.  Noticed I don't plan ahead as well and log "after the fact" - and eat out way too much on the weekends.  Been REAL good all week since Monday though. 

It's those darn weekends that kill me - Mon-Thurs I'm like a gold star student, and you can totally see it when I print out my calories for the week - increased calorie intake on the weekends- which then translates to being able to see it on my weight chart.

Ho hum and *sigh*. 

I may take a break from this through the holiday, and then jump back in on June 1st when I also start my new fitness goals.  I'll let you know how THIS weekend goes.

lysistrata - THAT's Awesome!  I'm trying to figure out how to fit more yoga back into my routine.  And am reading this awesome book - The Heart and Science of Yoga - I think - it's at home.  Something like that.  I'm very interested in the philosophy of Yoga, not just the practice.  It's fascinating!

All fellow restarters- Hang in there you guys!  This is way easy to throw some words up on these boards - quite another to stare that donut (or for me and extra glass of wine or way to many chips and salsa) down!

I think I need a specific date I'm going to be clean until - like the month of June.  Then when I reach that...who knows...just keep going!  But I think I need a psychological marker. Maybe that's just me.   Anyway!  Good luck over the Holiday weekend all!

Thanks k8ly!  I'm really interested in the philosophy too.  Right now I am reading Iyengar's new book Light on Life and I completely love it!  I don't practice his style of yoga but he has amazing insights into what it's all about ... I definitely recommend it.

omfg i feel like sh!t right now. i was baking cookies and cookie dough = eviler than pizza.  not only will i probably get samonella from the eggs (jk my immune system rox) i was at 1800 today!! i havent eaten that much in months!!!! >.<

Melinda, I love your ideas!!  I'll have to try that next time.

CLEAN for 5 days now.

Had a great day. Ate good, had a few crackers and a slice of turkey breast at our car dealership today. It was a private sale & we are buying 2 new vehicles! yay!!!

rezaiasl- wow girl! you did sooo awesome!! What is that like 25/26 days??? woo hooo! Congrats. I think jjlewis is the only one left, cuz the other person hasn't checked in that I can remember. Here's to another 25 days!!

carie- sorry to see you go, come on back again if you want, you're always welcome.

mabear- Sorry you had some trouble wtih bingeing, but if it helps any, I don't feel as bad now! lol! :o)  No, seriously though, I wish I knew the link to break for emotional eating also. I guess if we knew, there would be a lot less overweight people aroudn. All I can say is this: we still are the only ones who puts food in our own mouth, it's just about making the decision to not put the crap in there. I know, easy to say, not so easy to do. I agree. But distractions can be the way aroudn it. If we could occupy our minds & bodies while we're having the urge, long enough to shut it down, that could work.

lysistrata- congrats at being at your goal range!!! & way to go on being asked to lead your yoga class! what an honor!! Have fun with that!

silverstar - keep it up! you're doing awesome!

k8ly- good luck this weekend! Let me know if you want me to just put you at June 1 & relax till then, k?

littlefroggie- eww,hope you dont' get salmonella! lol! Cookie dough is yumbo!!! So do you need a restart?

Dee

Still here!

Dee another restart please. Just figured out why I am so yuck feeling restless and depressed. I realized it is coming up on the first annivesary of my sons passing and my body is all out of wack. Today was a horrible day and I really feel like throughing in the towel on this whole change of life thing but I know in a few months I'll be right back here feeling worse then ever. At least now that I know whats eating me I am gonna try to handle it better, cry if I need to remember if I need to maybe even visit his grave before his B-Day! but I am NOT gonna eat over this. Sorry for needing another resart but tomorrow has to be better cause the last two days were just awfull!!

Good night everyone.

Made it through Friday and Saturday so far.  Just checking in.

Dee, i would really like to participate in this! It sounds like a good way to get healthy and energized. Sign me up! And congrats on everything u have already accomplished! It's really inspiring! ...how often should I update you on how iam doing. feel free to send me a message!

i want to join tooo! same questions as the getfit20

yeah i need to set a day.
i'm going to be clean till june 12th.
and when that comes maybe i'll set another date.
i need a finish line though.
it will give me more motivation then to just say i'm going to eat clean,.

I'll be in!!

Current weight - 201

Goal - 145

Thanks!

Had a great day, got two new vehicles today. We spent all of yesterday & all of today just trying to get stuff all sorted out & in line with financing, etc. Crazy how long it takes.



There's one of them!! yay a convertible!! i normallly dont liek the PT Cruiser, but this just doesn't look like one, I lvoe it!!!

Our other vehcile is for our work, a touring van ( mini van ) . Has all the bells & whistles. Gonna pick it up on Tuesday. yay!!

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mabear- I'm so sorry to hear your son passed. That definitely is an event that would cause someone to look for comfort & food can sometimes give that for us. You are strong for opening up about it on here, and maybe that will help too, jsut putting it down in writing. Good for you for saying "I am not gonna eat over this". I think your son would want you to be healthy & happy. Eat good for him :) I'll restart you for tomorrow, I know you'll do great! Only 5 days till June 1, you can do this!!!!
Take care & you are in my thoughts & prayers.

getfit20 & purple chowder & nicolelleirb- I'll add you both for tomorrows date to start.  Thanks getfit, for the compliment, I appreciate it! It's hard work but sooo worth it to see results.
So what you both need to do is just check in at least once a week with how it's going. Let me know if you slip up & need me to restart your date. & if you ever do not want to participate anymore, just let me know so I can remove you from the list.
Most of us have restarted, so don't feel bad if you have to. This is just about helping us to think about what we're eating so we're more mindful, and hoepfully it causes us to make the right decisions more often.

junk- ya, setting a date is great. Just make sure it's in small chunks so you dont' feel like it's so far away. Your mind loves to see you win challenges & it will motivate you. June 12 is over 2 weeks away, You might want to start with a 3 day goal, then you achieve that, then maybe do a 5 day goal, then see if you can go a week. How bout you join me & mabear till June 1 & then we can keep going from there?

Dee

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ

Ok, I have removed all the names who did not check in for the last week, since I posted I was doing that.

Please, if I made a mistake & removed you by error, let me know, & sorry.

I have added a couple extra days for the next week so that everyone has till a "Monday" to check in. So from now, every Monday the list will be gone through and anyone not checking in once will be removed.

Furthermore, if you just forgot to check in, just ask to be re-added & I'll do that no problemo.

Looks like we have one person left standing now who has been clean the longest - jjlewis305- Congrats!!!!!!!!!!

I am also going to bold all the non re-starters, just so we can see who is clean from their day one.

Dee

ok so far so good

ok dee you are probalby tired of me but I did good at the party but then later the kids said they were hungry and I took them to mickey dees and I said  One combo meal couldn't be that much. then I actually totaled up and let see my intake was 3357 w/ a 2845 I think cals burned . So I think a restart is needed and I won't make that mistake twice

Congrats Jlewis on being the longets clean eater!!

Hello all!  Just checking in to say I'm hanging in there.  There have been a few close calls.  We're having a bbq tomorrow so we'll see...

Hope everyone is having a great long weekend!

hey everyone! i hope everyone enjoyed the weekend! i went away for the weekend and kept portion control in mind! the food was healthy though- home cooked food like chicken breast, salads, fruit, pasta (not that great, but still okay considering..)