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Topic: RE: If I can do it, you can do it!!!
Well, its been almost a week since I got back on track,,with a few bumps here and there. I was doing great, counting everything, until hubby brought home that peppermint ice cream! Its my favorite adn you cant usually buy it anytimebut around the holidays, so he bought it when he saw it at the store yesterday. He just didnt think. Anyway, I decided since I had been so good all week, and even lost 3 pounds, that I would indulge a bit. After all,,,cant hurt his feelings, right? Well, dont you know I dumped SO BAD!! Cramps, sweating, rapid heart rate, sleepy,,YUKKY!! HOORAY!! It still works! Its not very many fols that are happy abou tgetting sick,,but I AM! I wont touch any more of that stuff, thats for sure!
Tomorrow is the 4th and we are having a church pitch in picnic thing. Im not worried about it though. Im feeling too good about what I am doing to be tempted by that stuff. Im looking forward to seeing friends and family and just hanging out with everyone, playing bocci ball and ********* and volleyball.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Ill be back to post afterwards, to let you all know how it went!
Blessings
Betsy
Tomorrow is the 4th and we are having a church pitch in picnic thing. Im not worried about it though. Im feeling too good about what I am doing to be tempted by that stuff. Im looking forward to seeing friends and family and just hanging out with everyone, playing bocci ball and ********* and volleyball.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Ill be back to post afterwards, to let you all know how it went!
Blessings
Betsy
"For I know the plans I have for you ," declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Topic: RE: If I can do it, you can do it!!!
YAY for you Betsy! Keep us posted on your progress :)
We all fall off the wagon, no one stress. I've been on a plateau for about 3 weeks now, but to be honest I've been eating more calories so I'm basically maintaining. I'm happy at the weight I am at . . . for now. But I know in a few more weeks I'll be ready to kick it back into gear and lose a few more.
Isn't it wonderful that we have such a powerful tool as our pouch? It never goes away, and it's ready to work for us when we are ready to go!
Happy Independence Day everyone :)
We all fall off the wagon, no one stress. I've been on a plateau for about 3 weeks now, but to be honest I've been eating more calories so I'm basically maintaining. I'm happy at the weight I am at . . . for now. But I know in a few more weeks I'll be ready to kick it back into gear and lose a few more.
Isn't it wonderful that we have such a powerful tool as our pouch? It never goes away, and it's ready to work for us when we are ready to go!
Happy Independence Day everyone :)
Topic: RE: Bummed
OK,,Im back on track! I started keeping track of everything that goes in my mouth and keeping the carbs and calories down. Im feeling better, the bloat is gone.
Yesterday I had a bit of motivation hit me in the face. My closet rod in the spare bedroom fell, and I was taking all the clothes out and putting them on the bed....all the things that USED to fit, and now are waaay too tight! One lousy size difference. This is rediculous I said to myself,,so close and yet so far! If I buckle down now while I have a small amount to lose, I can have it off by September! I also bought a dress form, I sew a lot,,and set it to my measurments,,that was an eye opener too!
So, I made up my mind,,no more fooling around. Even with a 4th of July picnic staring me in the face, I will go and play games and enjoy being with friends and family and not focus on the food!
It really is true what they say,,nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!
Anybody with me??
Yesterday I had a bit of motivation hit me in the face. My closet rod in the spare bedroom fell, and I was taking all the clothes out and putting them on the bed....all the things that USED to fit, and now are waaay too tight! One lousy size difference. This is rediculous I said to myself,,so close and yet so far! If I buckle down now while I have a small amount to lose, I can have it off by September! I also bought a dress form, I sew a lot,,and set it to my measurments,,that was an eye opener too!
So, I made up my mind,,no more fooling around. Even with a 4th of July picnic staring me in the face, I will go and play games and enjoy being with friends and family and not focus on the food!
It really is true what they say,,nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!
Anybody with me??
"For I know the plans I have for you ," declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Topic: RE: If I can do it, you can do it!!!
I am so glad I came here today and ready your post. I was feeling pretty desperate. I too had gained about 16 pounds,,and have kept em for about a year now. My size 14s (which is perfect for me, Im 62 years young and a 14 looks like a 12 on me!) dont fit anymore, and some of the 16s are tight! Im panicking!
But when I read your post and saw your results, it remotivated me. I started posting on Fitday Monday, and have kept my calories at under 1200 every day, so Im getting started. I just want to get rid of about 20 pounds by fall.
Thanks for the inspiration, and keep up the good work! Ill be checking back when I feel tempted to graze or not measure and journal.
Thanks!
Betsy
But when I read your post and saw your results, it remotivated me. I started posting on Fitday Monday, and have kept my calories at under 1200 every day, so Im getting started. I just want to get rid of about 20 pounds by fall.
Thanks for the inspiration, and keep up the good work! Ill be checking back when I feel tempted to graze or not measure and journal.
Thanks!
Betsy
"For I know the plans I have for you ," declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Topic: RE: Bummed
Hey everybody, Im back. My internet was pff for a few weeks but now Im back up and running.
I still havent lost anything. I havent been on a scale for weeks,,trying to get a handle on this eating thing again, but afraid to weigh. My clothes are all still fitting, although some days looser than others. I was completely off the sugar till hubby went out of town on business,,so I decided I could indulge. I had candy and cookies and cake and pie. Nothing seems to make me sick but fats. What a bummer.
I decided to make some new clothes so I didnt stress over the ones that werent fitting any more, well,,everything I made was too big. I must have a terribly distorted mental picture of myself. Hubby and kids say I do. I saw some folks at a funeral this past week that had not seen me since the surgery, and they told me I look amazing. I guess I just think I look like my old fat self because I have gained a few. I also saw a friend who had had her surgery right before Ihad mine and she has gained a lot,,,that scared me to death! Maybe it scare me "straight!" I have had sugar free everything today!
Anyhow,,lets get back to basics. Lets re read the rules of the pouch and dedicate ourselves to them and see what happens. Let journal what we eat and drink, and lets meet here everyday. WHat do ya say....lets make this a support forum again, like it used to be.
See ya here tomorrow,,or even later today. Lets get this thing going and support each other!
Betsy
I still havent lost anything. I havent been on a scale for weeks,,trying to get a handle on this eating thing again, but afraid to weigh. My clothes are all still fitting, although some days looser than others. I was completely off the sugar till hubby went out of town on business,,so I decided I could indulge. I had candy and cookies and cake and pie. Nothing seems to make me sick but fats. What a bummer.
I decided to make some new clothes so I didnt stress over the ones that werent fitting any more, well,,everything I made was too big. I must have a terribly distorted mental picture of myself. Hubby and kids say I do. I saw some folks at a funeral this past week that had not seen me since the surgery, and they told me I look amazing. I guess I just think I look like my old fat self because I have gained a few. I also saw a friend who had had her surgery right before Ihad mine and she has gained a lot,,,that scared me to death! Maybe it scare me "straight!" I have had sugar free everything today!
Anyhow,,lets get back to basics. Lets re read the rules of the pouch and dedicate ourselves to them and see what happens. Let journal what we eat and drink, and lets meet here everyday. WHat do ya say....lets make this a support forum again, like it used to be.
See ya here tomorrow,,or even later today. Lets get this thing going and support each other!
Betsy
"For I know the plans I have for you ," declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Topic: RE: Bummed
I just went to my doctor this week because of the weight gain and I thought I might have an ulcer. I was pretty surprised to find that my doctor was not at all upset with the 30n poounds I have gained. I am not sure if that made me happy or sad. I am definately disappointed in myself, and it just doesn't seem to matter what I do I can not lose a pound to save my life. I wish that when I stop drinking soda the weight would just start coming off, but I quit and never lose a pound and that makes it very hard to stay away from my favorite beverage. I hate water with a passion and drink it like a champ-and never lose an ounce. One thing I have discovered since I started using the Daily Plate is that I do a lot of salt intake. I am sure that is real great for my thunder thighs. Anyone have any good ideas on things to eat with little sodium?
By the way I do have an ulcer. Just 2 more pills to take everyday. I am hoping that stress at work will slow down a little and I will be able to ease up a little.
I just really wish what we could start being there for each other again like we were in the beginning, because I know need it more now than I did then.
By the way I do have an ulcer. Just 2 more pills to take everyday. I am hoping that stress at work will slow down a little and I will be able to ease up a little.
I just really wish what we could start being there for each other again like we were in the beginning, because I know need it more now than I did then.
Topic: RE: If I can do it, you can do it!!!
I am just as guilty about avoiding OH, but most of us are in the same place now and can really help each other.
Topic: RE: Bummed
Kelly
Girls,
I'm right there with you...however, I'm one of those who abandoned this site a few years ago because of shame. I got so tired of stressing over the fact that I kept screwing up and it was my own fault and I knew it. Avoidance is my downfall. I'm sorry I wasn't here, but it was depressing. My hightest weight was around 330 or so. My lowest is now...212.5...that's NOT my goal. I should have reached it a long time ago, but my eatting habits are not good to say the least. Sure, my pouch has made it to where I can't tolerate milk, bread, cake-type things, ice-cream...but that's pretty much it. I can tolerate simple sugar, like soda, chocolate candy...JUNK. Now, I don't eat it all the time, but it just shows we have to work this thing ourselves and can't depend on our surgery anymore. :( At the first of the year, I had gotten back up to 234# from my lowest of 216. I decided I would make one change and see how it went. I stopped drinking sweet tea..a HUGE downfall. I have lost 22# since I stopped that. Now I just need to find another thing to tweek my diet. I know that a "diet" doesn't work. I realize that 95% of people eventually go off of them or fail. So, I need to find something reasonable that I can live with. Now..(NEVER thought I'd say this) I prefer sugar substitute over sugar in my tea which is awesome! My son just got married yesterday, so my stress level should subside now. Tomorrow, I am going to concentrate on low carb again which seems to agree with me. I'm TRYING to avoid diabetes which has been threatening me. I get bouts of hyperglycemia and it feels horrible. My whole family has diabetes...ANYway...sorry for the long story. Just know you're not alone. Good luck to you all.
I'm right there with you...however, I'm one of those who abandoned this site a few years ago because of shame. I got so tired of stressing over the fact that I kept screwing up and it was my own fault and I knew it. Avoidance is my downfall. I'm sorry I wasn't here, but it was depressing. My hightest weight was around 330 or so. My lowest is now...212.5...that's NOT my goal. I should have reached it a long time ago, but my eatting habits are not good to say the least. Sure, my pouch has made it to where I can't tolerate milk, bread, cake-type things, ice-cream...but that's pretty much it. I can tolerate simple sugar, like soda, chocolate candy...JUNK. Now, I don't eat it all the time, but it just shows we have to work this thing ourselves and can't depend on our surgery anymore. :( At the first of the year, I had gotten back up to 234# from my lowest of 216. I decided I would make one change and see how it went. I stopped drinking sweet tea..a HUGE downfall. I have lost 22# since I stopped that. Now I just need to find another thing to tweek my diet. I know that a "diet" doesn't work. I realize that 95% of people eventually go off of them or fail. So, I need to find something reasonable that I can live with. Now..(NEVER thought I'd say this) I prefer sugar substitute over sugar in my tea which is awesome! My son just got married yesterday, so my stress level should subside now. Tomorrow, I am going to concentrate on low carb again which seems to agree with me. I'm TRYING to avoid diabetes which has been threatening me. I get bouts of hyperglycemia and it feels horrible. My whole family has diabetes...ANYway...sorry for the long story. Just know you're not alone. Good luck to you all.
Kelly Topic: RE: If I can do it, you can do it!!!
Kelly
A size 10? That's so awesome! If I were a size 10, I'd die a happy woman. lol :)
I never got to my goal...not close. Started at 330# am 214# now. That's the least I've been. My eatting fluctuates GREATLY. I'm ashamed and have avoided this site like the plague for a few years now, seeing how most everyone else is doing better. I have been doing better lately though. There is a 5k the end of July here which is something I've always wanted to do...a goal...so I really, really want to lose...be 199# by then. Even if I walk. Anyway...be proud of what you've accomplished thus far sweetie. It's great!!!
I never got to my goal...not close. Started at 330# am 214# now. That's the least I've been. My eatting fluctuates GREATLY. I'm ashamed and have avoided this site like the plague for a few years now, seeing how most everyone else is doing better. I have been doing better lately though. There is a 5k the end of July here which is something I've always wanted to do...a goal...so I really, really want to lose...be 199# by then. Even if I walk. Anyway...be proud of what you've accomplished thus far sweetie. It's great!!!
Kelly Topic: RE: If I can do it, you can do it!!!
I went on vacation and gained 4 lbs, but then lost 2 lbs soon after. I'm in a bit of a plateau but I'm not stressing because I can feel my size 10 jeans getting looser. The Daily Plate has made such a huge different, I could not have done this without it. Calories can add up sooooo fast, it's unbelievable.
We can all do this! Let's keep checking in with each other :)
We can all do this! Let's keep checking in with each other :)
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