Weight Loss

I am interested in finding others who have been struggling for a long time with losing the "last 10 lbs". .  I've been battling to lose 10 lbs for many years.  Actually, I've lost 10 in the last year but I needed to lose 20 a year ago (not just 10). 

I run, bike and swim now and have been participating in running 5k's and triathlons.  I have firmed up but would like to wear a size 8 comfortably.  I may want to go on to a size 6 next.


I think that if I had some friends with the same goals, then I would stay motivated.  Maybe we can share ideas and recipes. 

Let me know if you are out there and interested.

Ok, I enjoyed my chocolate and I have not quit enjoying my chocolate...this has led to an all out binge...I have pretty much ate whatever I want for the last 2 days...I can feel it too. I have eaten about a billion hershey kisses...I am feeling bad about it. I am almost motivated to exercise today...but both girls are here and I don't know if they can stay out of trouble for an hour while I do that...possiby.

I am going to try to get back on track to day and start eating heathy again...the fact that I made it goal so easily without really trying didn't help...I didn't really have to work at it, so now I know I am taking that for granted. I will be piling it back on in no time if I keep this up...

I could maintain this, if I stick to healthy eating habits...why am I so bad to myself? I am sure it's in those books you guys are reading!

Well that's all from here...I gotta get around for the day...it is a busy Saturday with the kids...Take care!

still truckin~!!

All I can say is I did terribly yesterday. I ate a gazillion calories. I went to my grandmother's 80th bday party...and ate and ate and ate....then I came home and thought I would not eat anymore and managed to eat a little bit more before bedtime. Ugh!

Guys! I feel so out of control. My weight isn't up much! But I am scared it won't take long at this rate. I have put on 4 lbs. But I was that far below goal that it didn't matter. But now I am getting back up to goal again. I guess I am within the -/+5 mark. I get panicky there...It is my own doing...so I have no one to blame but my self. This is utter self sabotage, nothing but that. It is pure and simple and I can see it plain as day. But I also see it as being something I have very little control over. It is almost as if it is something I do subconsciously. Why I would want to do this over and over again I don't know. This is the first time I have gotten down this low, why would I want to throw that away?

This is why I stayed on this board. Because I know myself and I knew I would need the motivation and the support to get thru this if I can. Hopefully I can succeed this time and get over whatever this self defeating attitude is that I possess.

I need to gain control and I plan to make exercise a priority again soon.

Weekends are always hard and this is no exception...the weather is not helping at all. If it was nice out I could go do something outdoors with the kids but we are all shut indoors unless we want to pay to go do something. Today is rainy. So it is just slushy,cold, and wet!

Well I hope you guys are doing better than I am! Tomorrow is a new day, Thank God!

Ohio- I think you're right. I didn't do any better yesterday. Today is another day. My youngest is home today with me since she is off school today for pres day. She is going to a skating party, so that will get us out of the house for a bit. Unfortunately, I don't skate or I would burn some calories. I can't skate for the life of me. I am a wreck on those things. I am so awkward...I try it but not when many people are around that I know.

My goal today is to stay under 1500 calories and I won't even worry about exercise...I will deal with that later. I have two finals to study for tomorrow and the day after. My extra time will be spent studying for those.

Have a great day Ladies! Stay strong!

 

Hello Everyone,

I see everyone had a chocolatey Valentine's Day. 

I am still here and did not fall off of the face of the earth.  I've been trying to adjust to a new schedule since I started working in the family business again. 

I've had some great workouts the last few days: Biking on Saturday; 6.25 mi run on Sunday; Biked on Monday.  I will run today and hopefully lift some weights.

Everything is going well.  I was down to 143.5 on Saturday morning which I have not seen that number since before Christmas.  I'm back up to 145 this morning due to salt and before-the-time bloat. 145 seems to be the high point now which tells me my set point has come down to 144.  I am still meeting with my COE friend and we are going through the OverEaters Annonymous steps.  It is really getting to the issues behind my ability to not reach my goal.  I am continuing to eat three meals per day with no snacks. I'm really getting used to it.

Got to go but will check in tomorrow with my Wednesday weigh-in.

Have a great day!
Toniahayes

Ohio-don't give up! I am trying not to. I am on a self-destructive path right now. But I am not going to give up. I do this all the time. The thing to do is to keep on going. Every day is a new day and another chance to try again. I keep a lot of frozen meals like lean cuisines and smart ones on hand for my meals. I don't cook much for myself or anyone else. I don't really need to. My husband works long hours and my daughters eat things like chicken nuggets and fries. So I like to toss mine in the microwave and like the fact the calories are counted for me. If I am still hungry I add a salad or other vegetable to it. I keep frozen stir fry veggies around for quick cooking as well, I cook them using non'stick spray. I had to change the way I did things around meal time for me to be able to meet my goals. It takes a lot of time and it is hard to change habits. But it can be done. What I like about the frozen dinners is that there are so many different types and they can take away that craving for lasagna or mac'n cheese without killing your diet. I eat lean cuisine pizzas all the time. Pizza is my fave food.

Well I am still straggling along here. I am trying to get my carb cravings back under control after my sugar binge...I am now eating salty snacks as well. I am working on trying to bring my calories down a little each day until I get back under 1500. I am going to exercise today. My break officially began from school. I am off til the 3rd of March. So I plan to get some cleaning and exercising done. A chance to rest my brain....Ahhhh!

I hope everyone else is doing well...Stay the course!

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Hi  Everyone Im a  newbie. I lost 20 pounds just like that, well it took about 3 months.  These last 10 pounds are really  hard.  Im 5 ft 5 ins weigh 142  My BMI is 23. ?  I would love to weigh 132 Its like it  just stop. I take in about 1300 cals a day do  light exercise and walking. I dont know what I can do now

Glad to hear everyone is hanging in there.  I can't imagine trying to get my workouts done in a place that is freezing. I've been in Florida all of my life and I don't like to be cold.  I have a hard time getting out of bed when the house is cold.  

I missed my Wednesday Weigh-in but I did write it down and it was 143.4.  I am at my pre-Christmas weight, thank goodness.  Now I have 8.4 lbs to lose to reach my goal of 135.  

I am in a happy place right now.  I've continued with the Twelve Steps for overeaters and also dealing with my compulsive overeating. I am still practicing the 3 meals per day and really enjoying what I eat.  I am no longer stressing about "bad food".  Maybe in the future I will decide to make my meals more "nutritious" but the thing I am working on is not overeating and learning what satisfied feels like.  If I am really hungry between a meal then I will have an apple or piece of fruit or vegetable juice.  For the first time in a long time I am not on a "diet" and it feels great.  Every few days I will count my calories to make sure I'm not going off the charts with my three meals.  

 Tandoship: you  are doing great with only 2.5 pounds to go.  Hang in there.  At least you are are aware that you are overeating.  Are you dealing with some emotional stress that is causing you to crave food?  

Ohio45:  Do you have a Mp3 Player to take to the gym with you?  I love working out to music.  I helps eliminate the boredom for me.  You are also doing great and coming here and confessing that you were on a self-destruct will help get you back on track.  

Britishsoulgirl: Welcome. I hope you keep coming back.

Ohio, Tando, and CC: I think you would enjoy some of the online OA meetings.  It's people just like us who struggle with the ups and downs.   The other night I was lonely and wanted to consume the second glass of wine and fix myself a second plate of food but I went to the online OA meeting and felt so much better after, then I cleaned the kitchen (without licking the plates) and  and treated myself to a hot bath and a good read.  

 

Have a great day!!

Tonia- maybe I would enjoy those meetings...what is the site address? I think I was there a long time ago.

Ohio- there are plenty of frozen meals with low sodium...al ot of them I end up adding salt to. They are all clearly marked and Healthy Choice has a lot of lower sodium products. Good for you, getting back on track! Knew you could do it.

I managed to stay under 1500 calories the last two nites, I am going out with a friend tonite for drinks. We shall see how this goes. I am trying to take it easy on food today and save calories.

Scale is still under goal weight so I am happy about that...but now it is only 1 lb 8 oz. not much...

I have been cleaning a lot this morning and figure that is gonna count for my exercise. I am still sore from my Denise Austin "Shrink your female fat zones" workout from yesterday...

Well I am gonna get cleaned up and get around to getting my errands done before my kids get home from school.j

Good luck with the weekend! Stay strong!