Staying Motiviated
Hey friends,
I could really use some tips here. Today I finally got a scale and saw I gained 2lbs from October. All this "supposed" hard work and I gained?
Any way it's the holidays and I thought maybe those of you who are vets could help us newer folks out with what keeps you motivated and what your secrets are that work for you especially during the holidays where there is food EVERYWHERE!
I spent some time reading Eggface's blog today and relished the food porn. LOL But also took away a great thought...
WLS doesn't mean I won't ever eat again - it means that I am FINALLY going to eat right. It is about what I choose.
We will see if it helps me or not. But in the meantime...
Hoping to hear from you all. This board has been kinda quiet with the hubbub of the holidays lately. Let's shake it up a bit!
Brenda~
I could really use some tips here. Today I finally got a scale and saw I gained 2lbs from October. All this "supposed" hard work and I gained?
Any way it's the holidays and I thought maybe those of you who are vets could help us newer folks out with what keeps you motivated and what your secrets are that work for you especially during the holidays where there is food EVERYWHERE!
I spent some time reading Eggface's blog today and relished the food porn. LOL But also took away a great thought...
WLS doesn't mean I won't ever eat again - it means that I am FINALLY going to eat right. It is about what I choose.
We will see if it helps me or not. But in the meantime...
Hoping to hear from you all. This board has been kinda quiet with the hubbub of the holidays lately. Let's shake it up a bit!
Brenda~
Today is probably not my best day to answer this, but I'll do my best.
1st - for SMO people - in reality, gaining 2 lbs is actually pretty good. Look at the big picture. Through the tough holidays, you should be proud of yourself. Im pretty sure I used to gain 2lbs on 10/31 every year :) Not to mention the weeks before/after.
The key to losing weight for the most part is tracking and accountability. I have a little itty btty stomach but I could graze all day and easily gain weight. I have to track everything i put in my mouth, whether it makes me cringe or not - that's the reality. a few little 50-100 cal snacks here and there add up. A little extra butter, creamer, cheese etc - they will all add up. So, gotta track and hold yourself accountable for everything that goes in your mouth. I have been doing this for over a year now, and it was the one promise I made myself. It does not matter what I eat, it goes in the tracker. And there have been more than a few times where I put something down because I dont want to have to add it in my tracker and see the damage.
Every day when I wake up - I go through my before/after pics. It's almost an obbession. But I remind myself every morning I cannot go back to who I was, and I start out with a strong resolution to make the best choices I can. I remind myself whenever I think about eating the junk WHY I am doing this and my goals, and I constantly think about how the next bite could affect my progress, and make my decision. I usually decide that I'd rather continue down my journey to better health and fitness than eat the damn candy or cookie or whatever it is that's tempting me.
This is not easy. If you see my blog from earlier today, i struggle with these holidays. BUT, all I can do is try my best. There are a lot of mental things I have to work through, as do most people, before I ever reach the point where I have a healthy relationship with food.
My advice - other than track your food - is have a plan. I walk around ALL DAY with a big huge bottle of water (propel usually) and a pack of gum. I have beef jerkey sticks right on my desk because if I decide I actually need to eat (as i look at the junk food lol) then I go with the protein. After an oz of that, my stomach hurts and my desire to eat is gone. Even when im super tired, I have to force myself to pack my lunch so that I dont feel tempted to eat the junk out of necessity ("well, i need to eat anyways so i'll just eat this convenient food") If I have to make tough choices when being surrounded by junk, I will probably not make the right one. If my lunch is already prepared, I dont have to make a choice - i can use all my will power just to avoid the bad stuff.
Dont be too hard on yourself. It's a long journey. Just reflect on what you have done since October, and come up with a plan on how you can do better.
1st - for SMO people - in reality, gaining 2 lbs is actually pretty good. Look at the big picture. Through the tough holidays, you should be proud of yourself. Im pretty sure I used to gain 2lbs on 10/31 every year :) Not to mention the weeks before/after.
The key to losing weight for the most part is tracking and accountability. I have a little itty btty stomach but I could graze all day and easily gain weight. I have to track everything i put in my mouth, whether it makes me cringe or not - that's the reality. a few little 50-100 cal snacks here and there add up. A little extra butter, creamer, cheese etc - they will all add up. So, gotta track and hold yourself accountable for everything that goes in your mouth. I have been doing this for over a year now, and it was the one promise I made myself. It does not matter what I eat, it goes in the tracker. And there have been more than a few times where I put something down because I dont want to have to add it in my tracker and see the damage.
Every day when I wake up - I go through my before/after pics. It's almost an obbession. But I remind myself every morning I cannot go back to who I was, and I start out with a strong resolution to make the best choices I can. I remind myself whenever I think about eating the junk WHY I am doing this and my goals, and I constantly think about how the next bite could affect my progress, and make my decision. I usually decide that I'd rather continue down my journey to better health and fitness than eat the damn candy or cookie or whatever it is that's tempting me.
This is not easy. If you see my blog from earlier today, i struggle with these holidays. BUT, all I can do is try my best. There are a lot of mental things I have to work through, as do most people, before I ever reach the point where I have a healthy relationship with food.
My advice - other than track your food - is have a plan. I walk around ALL DAY with a big huge bottle of water (propel usually) and a pack of gum. I have beef jerkey sticks right on my desk because if I decide I actually need to eat (as i look at the junk food lol) then I go with the protein. After an oz of that, my stomach hurts and my desire to eat is gone. Even when im super tired, I have to force myself to pack my lunch so that I dont feel tempted to eat the junk out of necessity ("well, i need to eat anyways so i'll just eat this convenient food") If I have to make tough choices when being surrounded by junk, I will probably not make the right one. If my lunch is already prepared, I dont have to make a choice - i can use all my will power just to avoid the bad stuff.
Dont be too hard on yourself. It's a long journey. Just reflect on what you have done since October, and come up with a plan on how you can do better.
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~~~~Alison~~~~~
Well said Alison! I am constantly trying to stay busy. I know this will distract my mind from food if it goes there and also it keeps me moving physically and I know this helps in metabolism. Besides it is a part of my new freedom of moving about. I do alot of typing. I have journals that I started keeping. I try to stay focussed on my tool I now have to keep my body headed in the healthy direction! It is not easy. Yet in some ways it is easy. Stick with your protiens and vitamins and sensable nutrients in the food you do choose to eat. I generally eat my meats first. I am working now on tweeking my choices again. I am a year out and have a ways to go still. I have had worries that I may be one of the failures to keeping this weight off. Since in my past I have always failed on retention of keeping my weight off when I was able to lose.
I just know that MY AWARENESS IS MY FIRST PRIORITY!!
I also use 1 cup dishes that I know is my limit. Sometimes I am not even able to eat that. I just aim for no more than that. I know that there is not alot of foods that bother me. Fats I try to stay clear of. Sugars I do stay clear of. The sugars have been easy for me to stay clear of though!
Also having the itty bitty pocket book to journal my eats has help me in my accountability and to really have the true picture of my foods.. fluids...
also note my protiens, excersizes, and vitamins in it.
I keep my weight records in it to with the dates. It has helped me. I am not perfect every day with remembering to do this. But my mental awareness is still there. I go back to it if I get worried at all.
We are all in this big weightloss boat together... I am coming here more and more. I wish I would have known about OH long before I learned of it.
I just know that MY AWARENESS IS MY FIRST PRIORITY!!
I also use 1 cup dishes that I know is my limit. Sometimes I am not even able to eat that. I just aim for no more than that. I know that there is not alot of foods that bother me. Fats I try to stay clear of. Sugars I do stay clear of. The sugars have been easy for me to stay clear of though!
Also having the itty bitty pocket book to journal my eats has help me in my accountability and to really have the true picture of my foods.. fluids...
also note my protiens, excersizes, and vitamins in it.
I keep my weight records in it to with the dates. It has helped me. I am not perfect every day with remembering to do this. But my mental awareness is still there. I go back to it if I get worried at all.
We are all in this big weightloss boat together... I am coming here more and more. I wish I would have known about OH long before I learned of it.
MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!! 
SHERRIE <3
Hey Brenda,
One of my best pieces of advice is to food journal - oh, and water. Two for the price of one.
I have been working harder than a lot of folks I know, and on those days I see the scale stall or go in the wrong direction, I go back, read what I am eating, and ask, "Was I honest with myself?" Most times I am, but some days, "Did I add those cookies???" NOPE! I have been dealing with my own issues at "this time of the year," and know if I do not stay aware of my actions, I can slip down a slope that will leave me digging out for days (weeks, months?!).
My exercise is pretty easy, as I do it five days a week, so it is second nature. Getting all my water in, is USUALLY easy enough, but when it is cold, I hate drinking water. Hard work sometimes also builds muscle, and I hate when folks tell me "Muscle weighs more than fat..." So, take your measurements! I was ass-tounded (ha ha) when I measured my hips lately -- NINETEEN inches GONE! I still have a scary pannus, but I am still amazed by the numbers.
When you are feeling down on yourself, OH is a great place to vent & get feedback -- see, you already have excellent replies from some cool folks who know what you are going through.
Stay positive, and I hope the two pounds takes another five when it decides to leave for the Holidays!!!
Brenda : )~
One of my best pieces of advice is to food journal - oh, and water. Two for the price of one.
I have been working harder than a lot of folks I know, and on those days I see the scale stall or go in the wrong direction, I go back, read what I am eating, and ask, "Was I honest with myself?" Most times I am, but some days, "Did I add those cookies???" NOPE! I have been dealing with my own issues at "this time of the year," and know if I do not stay aware of my actions, I can slip down a slope that will leave me digging out for days (weeks, months?!).
My exercise is pretty easy, as I do it five days a week, so it is second nature. Getting all my water in, is USUALLY easy enough, but when it is cold, I hate drinking water. Hard work sometimes also builds muscle, and I hate when folks tell me "Muscle weighs more than fat..." So, take your measurements! I was ass-tounded (ha ha) when I measured my hips lately -- NINETEEN inches GONE! I still have a scary pannus, but I am still amazed by the numbers.
When you are feeling down on yourself, OH is a great place to vent & get feedback -- see, you already have excellent replies from some cool folks who know what you are going through.
Stay positive, and I hope the two pounds takes another five when it decides to leave for the Holidays!!!
Brenda : )~
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