Getting back on track - 298 B4 August 31st

** Steps necessary to get to goal weight of 298 by or B4 August 31st ** 

1. Do no less than 60 min cardio M-F and 45 min on Sat or Sun. I want to average 400 min of cardio per week.

2. Eliminate all fried foods for now, not forever but for now and then eat very sparingly.

3. Eliminate all fast foods for now also.

4. Go to bed by 11 pm or earlier.

5. M-F make my net calories 1200 to 1500 calories and Sat/Sun net calories 2000 or even less if no social outings.

6. No more EXCUSES for me. I have been doing good but I know I can do better and need to JUST do it!

Hey Molly!

It isn't an easy row to hoe, I am right there in the "field" with you!!!  I am feeling frustrated at my weight loss, but keep reminding myself, "We are all different..."

Hang in there!  I am doing swimming 5 days a week, and it is kicking my butt!  I have only lost 20 pounds in two months - but I turn it a little -- Hey!  I lost 20 pounds in two months!

My expectations were a lot higher, but I guess I am just getting through this battle a little slower than I anticipated.  WE will both get there!!!  I doubt I need to say this -- Stay Positive!!!

Brenda  : )~

Thanks Brenda!!  Congrats on 20 pounds in 2 months!  That is awesome!!  How much have you lost since you had your RNY?

Hey Molly,

As of this morning, I am down a total of 114 - before & after.  As of surgery (just hit my 5 month mark), I am only down 81 pounds - which feels a bit shy... Most folks our size (over 50 BMI) lose a higher percentage early out.  Maybe it is because I was a healthy eater & exercised before surgery - dunno.  I am slow, I am steady ;)

Gave up Fast Food over a year ago.  Food Journal EVERYDAY.  I swim a minimum of 2500 meters (personal best - 3500 meters in just under two hours) five days of the week.  Taking all my supplements & meeting protein goals.  Here I sit, losing slowly, but LOSING!  Oh, and I still have my hair!!!

For any wondering if it is hard, it isn't.  It is a life I can easily live with. 
Brenda : )~

Brend that is awesome!!  81 pounds is great and 114 overall even better.  Like you said the point is you are losing and BTW - The slower you lose it the more likely you are to keep it off and the fact that you are commiting to FOOD journal EVERYDAY ups your chances even more!!  YAY!!   Do you journal online?  If so on what site?  If not have you tried journaling online?

I use Daily Plate for the Food Journal - a lot of folks in my Support Group swear by Spark People, but I have so much going on, Spark People is a little too structured toward competition.

I know I should not be whining about my weight loss, I just have to be truthful about feeling a tad jealous of those folks who churn out high numbers in the same (or less) time.  It isn't a race, and yes, slow losses are easier on the body, but I still have that voice in my head, "But! But! Why? Why?"

Caught myself racing other swimmers today, not good for my ego, either!  One lane I had a guy I could keep up with and occasionally pass.  The other side, a 6' tall, lean woman who glid through the water -- I felt like a manatee!  I keep muttering to myself, "It's all about you - no one else..."  Someday, I may not need that voice, I look forward to that day!

Do any of you ever feel a little embarrassed when people ask, "How much weight have you lost?"  Now that I am in triple digits, I feel like I want to fib to a lower number.  My vanity is ill conceived!!!  Admitting I was 474 pounds is one of the hardest things I have had to face.  Anyhow, I am still putting forth all my effort, and looking forward!

Brenda : )~

I use Myfitnesspal.com for mine journal and exercise.  I was just wondering so we could be buds over there too.  the important thing is that you are journaling.  This will serve you well when your honeymoon is over. 

I replied to your other post.  Have a good weekend if I do not chat with you anymore this week...:-)

Hey Molly --

I will poke around on myfitnesspal -- and I am ALWAYS up for being long distance weight loss buddies ;)

Funny thing, I know I do better when I am supporting others -- a win/win combination!
Brenda : )~

Me too Brenda!  Have a good weekend! 

You can totally do this! When I saw # 4 I chuckled, and then thought to myself - I need to do that too! I do most of my grazing late at night when I'm bored.

What kind of cardio do you do? Do you do any weight lifting/resistance training? You should join the exercise board - there are some experts on how to maximize your efforts in your workouts. I've been very inspired by them, and gotten a lot of good ideas.