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on 5/16/10 2:23 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
on 5/16/10 2:23 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Weekend Edition
WAHOOO Skylar....vacation and you lost a pound...you are super star! 
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on 5/16/10 2:04 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
on 5/16/10 2:04 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Weekend Edition
It's Sunday and not a day of rest for me... lol
I did a 1 hr bike ride this morning....man it was tough. I used to do 70-90 mins on high gears and at least 13 miles an hour....now I can't get faster than 10 miles an hour and had to really really push to stay at it longer than 30 mins....(wanted to stop after about 10 mins). Really shows how quickly we can fall out of shape again.....all this post-op recovery down time has taken a toll on me. My job is to stick with it and rebuild my endurance. Hopefully I'll have something better to report in a few day or at least by next weekend.
I'm proud that I did not stop after 10 mins and pushed and pushed myself. I felt so much better and such satisfaction that I did. :-)
I did a 1 hr bike ride this morning....man it was tough. I used to do 70-90 mins on high gears and at least 13 miles an hour....now I can't get faster than 10 miles an hour and had to really really push to stay at it longer than 30 mins....(wanted to stop after about 10 mins). Really shows how quickly we can fall out of shape again.....all this post-op recovery down time has taken a toll on me. My job is to stick with it and rebuild my endurance. Hopefully I'll have something better to report in a few day or at least by next weekend.
I'm proud that I did not stop after 10 mins and pushed and pushed myself. I felt so much better and such satisfaction that I did. :-)
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on 5/16/10 1:59 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
on 5/16/10 1:59 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Thurs
It's Sunday and not a day of rest for me... lol
I did a 1 hr bike ride this morning....man it was tough. I used to do 70-90 mins on high gears and at least 13 miles an hour....now I can't get faster than 10 miles an hour and had to really really push to stay at it longer than 30 mins....(wanted to stop after about 10 mins). Really shows how quickly we can fall out of shape again.....all this post-op recovery down time has taken a toll on me. My job is to stick with it and rebuild my endurance. Hopefully I'll have something better to report in a few day or at least by next weekend.
I'm proud that I did not stop after 10 mins and pushed and pushed myself. I felt so much better and such satisfaction that I did. :-)
I did a 1 hr bike ride this morning....man it was tough. I used to do 70-90 mins on high gears and at least 13 miles an hour....now I can't get faster than 10 miles an hour and had to really really push to stay at it longer than 30 mins....(wanted to stop after about 10 mins). Really shows how quickly we can fall out of shape again.....all this post-op recovery down time has taken a toll on me. My job is to stick with it and rebuild my endurance. Hopefully I'll have something better to report in a few day or at least by next weekend.
I'm proud that I did not stop after 10 mins and pushed and pushed myself. I felt so much better and such satisfaction that I did. :-)
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on 5/16/10 1:54 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
on 5/16/10 1:54 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: RE: revolving door
Hi Jody,
Don't get too discouraged. It's good to recognize that changes need to be made but you can't beat yourself up over the candy bar.
Yesterday I ate a hot dog for the first time in over 2 years. I also had a NY style pretzel. I felt worse about eating the doughy pretzel but I am not punishing myself over either. I adjusted myself for the rest of the day and tried to drink lots of extra water.
You said "so revolving in my head, can't control these stressful eating patterns = 100% need WLS"
I want to share a thought with you.....having surgery will NOT remove the stresses that cause you to eat. Having surgery will probably not stop you from eating a candy bar (you may change the type of bar to a no-sugar one but it's still a candy bar). I just don't want you to think that having surgery will cure everything for you. It is a tool, a plan (like WW is a tool or plan) but you still have to do all the work.....you have to eat the right foods (or you'll get really sick), you have to learn to control what is triggering you to eat. Please believe me I am not against surgery...it's a good tool for many people but I worry when I hear people say things like "I have no self control or I can't stop eating so I'll have surgery to fix it".....
Exercise....you do not need to join a gym or buy/rent equipment. WALK.......all you need is sneakers. Put the baby in a stroller and go for a nice walk. Start with 10 mins if that's all you can do...then challenge yourself to do a little more and a little each day. Before you know it you will be up to 30 mins. Then really push and make it a goal to get to 1 hour. You'll be amazed how much faster the fat melts away. And if time is really tight and you can honestly only squeeze out 30 mins for yourself then at least do the 30 mins but each day walk faster and faster.
I living proof that it can be done. I HATED exercise all my life and made every excuse why i couldn't do it....too busy, too tired, helping this one or that one...etc etc....but instead of watching re-runs of 2.5 Men I got off my rear-end and started to walk. I did own a stationary bike (I sold it) so I decided instead of sitting in my comfy chair and watching "the biggest loser" I would ride during the show....the rest of the week I would watch Rachel Ray cooking shows and ride my bike.
Anyhow....challenge yourself to find 30-60 mins that you can go for a walk and go, go, go.... You'll be so glad you did!
Let me know if you want to chat about it..
Don't get too discouraged. It's good to recognize that changes need to be made but you can't beat yourself up over the candy bar.
Yesterday I ate a hot dog for the first time in over 2 years. I also had a NY style pretzel. I felt worse about eating the doughy pretzel but I am not punishing myself over either. I adjusted myself for the rest of the day and tried to drink lots of extra water.
You said "so revolving in my head, can't control these stressful eating patterns = 100% need WLS"
I want to share a thought with you.....having surgery will NOT remove the stresses that cause you to eat. Having surgery will probably not stop you from eating a candy bar (you may change the type of bar to a no-sugar one but it's still a candy bar). I just don't want you to think that having surgery will cure everything for you. It is a tool, a plan (like WW is a tool or plan) but you still have to do all the work.....you have to eat the right foods (or you'll get really sick), you have to learn to control what is triggering you to eat. Please believe me I am not against surgery...it's a good tool for many people but I worry when I hear people say things like "I have no self control or I can't stop eating so I'll have surgery to fix it".....
Exercise....you do not need to join a gym or buy/rent equipment. WALK.......all you need is sneakers. Put the baby in a stroller and go for a nice walk. Start with 10 mins if that's all you can do...then challenge yourself to do a little more and a little each day. Before you know it you will be up to 30 mins. Then really push and make it a goal to get to 1 hour. You'll be amazed how much faster the fat melts away. And if time is really tight and you can honestly only squeeze out 30 mins for yourself then at least do the 30 mins but each day walk faster and faster.
I living proof that it can be done. I HATED exercise all my life and made every excuse why i couldn't do it....too busy, too tired, helping this one or that one...etc etc....but instead of watching re-runs of 2.5 Men I got off my rear-end and started to walk. I did own a stationary bike (I sold it) so I decided instead of sitting in my comfy chair and watching "the biggest loser" I would ride during the show....the rest of the week I would watch Rachel Ray cooking shows and ride my bike.
Anyhow....challenge yourself to find 30-60 mins that you can go for a walk and go, go, go.... You'll be so glad you did!
Let me know if you want to chat about it..
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on 5/16/10 1:33 am
on 5/16/10 1:33 am
Topic: RE: revolving door
so i have had a really stressful weekend so far there are times I am just overwhelmed by doing it all on my own that is is just too much to take
did all the tricks, journalled, went to the park and played with the kids etc
BUT, i actually ate a whole chocolate bar and had a little ice cream yesterday and feel awful bout it
so revolving in my head, can't control these stressful eating patterns = 100% need WLS
OK doing Ok on the diet etc = I can do this without WLS
i need a break to re-group and take care of some stuff, maybe i can find a way to take some time off work and relax, take some time for myself and exercise every single darn day...i want to sooo bad and i am also looking to see if I can rent some exercise equipm't, can;'t afford to buy, no time to join gym but i need it at home so i can do it when they kids eat dinner or when they go to bed etc..
anyways, just floundering this weekend...flip..flop..flip..flop
Hi Jody,
It is hard - there is unhealthy food everywhere - you can't miss it. We live in a obesogenic environment ; almost everything we do and come in contact is making us fat. It's hard to fight it but it can be done.
I feel in some ways you're trying too hard - you shouldn't have to rent equipment or join a gym - just take the kids and go for a walk. At work, during lunch and during a break take a walk go to the stair well and walk up and down stairs a little bit - not to the point of exhaustion but slowly work your way up. You don't have to spend any money to get fit. Get the kids involved in a routine of walking after supper or watching you do your tapes in front of the tv.
try not to beat yourself up too bad about the bad foods - instead think about how you can avoid them. Plan ahead - is there anything you could have done to avoid eating the chocolate and ice cream? Was there a trigger that sent you to eat them? Fill your body with healthy fruits and vegetables which are very low calorie - if you eat enough of them then you will be so full you won't have room to eat junk. I can't eat those foods myself - they are just too addicting and once I got over the worst of the cravings I don't miss or think about them - however I'm still human, when I see them, a small part of me still wants them - but because my diet doesn't allow me to go hungry, I can easily resist them now. Figure out how to reward yourself not using food.
Good luck
On May 16, 2010 at 7:42 AM Pacific Time, Jody08 wrote:
so i am a revolving door on this huge weight loss issueso i have had a really stressful weekend so far there are times I am just overwhelmed by doing it all on my own that is is just too much to take
did all the tricks, journalled, went to the park and played with the kids etc
BUT, i actually ate a whole chocolate bar and had a little ice cream yesterday and feel awful bout it
so revolving in my head, can't control these stressful eating patterns = 100% need WLS
OK doing Ok on the diet etc = I can do this without WLS
i need a break to re-group and take care of some stuff, maybe i can find a way to take some time off work and relax, take some time for myself and exercise every single darn day...i want to sooo bad and i am also looking to see if I can rent some exercise equipm't, can;'t afford to buy, no time to join gym but i need it at home so i can do it when they kids eat dinner or when they go to bed etc..
anyways, just floundering this weekend...flip..flop..flip..flop
It is hard - there is unhealthy food everywhere - you can't miss it. We live in a obesogenic environment ; almost everything we do and come in contact is making us fat. It's hard to fight it but it can be done.
I feel in some ways you're trying too hard - you shouldn't have to rent equipment or join a gym - just take the kids and go for a walk. At work, during lunch and during a break take a walk go to the stair well and walk up and down stairs a little bit - not to the point of exhaustion but slowly work your way up. You don't have to spend any money to get fit. Get the kids involved in a routine of walking after supper or watching you do your tapes in front of the tv.
try not to beat yourself up too bad about the bad foods - instead think about how you can avoid them. Plan ahead - is there anything you could have done to avoid eating the chocolate and ice cream? Was there a trigger that sent you to eat them? Fill your body with healthy fruits and vegetables which are very low calorie - if you eat enough of them then you will be so full you won't have room to eat junk. I can't eat those foods myself - they are just too addicting and once I got over the worst of the cravings I don't miss or think about them - however I'm still human, when I see them, a small part of me still wants them - but because my diet doesn't allow me to go hungry, I can easily resist them now. Figure out how to reward yourself not using food.
Good luck
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on 5/16/10 1:07 am
on 5/16/10 1:07 am
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Weekend Edition
Hi everyone.
Ruth, I'm so proud of how you are continuing to work on your fear of flying - I can't wait to hear that you've booked a flight. Keep working at this and you'll find your way through this maze.
Skinny Sherrie - LOL my rule is if I can sit in those jeans or bend over and the zipper doesn't pop - then you're good to wear them.
Isn't that a great feeling - to feel good about yourself?
Michelle - oh boy - you're so right - uncluttering your living spaces does affect everything, including health. Good job.
I have several prouds this weekend. First my DD#2 just graduated with her masters degree and the whole family went to the ceremonies. DH and I flew in and made it fun mini vacation as well as celebration. Because of our healthy eating DH and I were more physcially fit so we were able to include more active activities like playing mini golf etc. And DH and I had a wonderful feast meal - and at the end of it, now that I"m back home I was able to weigh myself and I lost a pound - LOL I don't think I've ever lost weight on a trip away from home before. But the best part is that DD#2, who was never obese but was approaching being overweight last year, lost that excess weight and she saved all her old clothes for me that don't fit - and unbelievably some if it I can fit into - a little too tight to wear just yet, but I can get the zippers and buttons closed. I would never have guess I could fit into this stuff. Pretty weird to have hand me downs from you kids - good think I passed on my good taste in clothes LOL.
Ruth, I'm so proud of how you are continuing to work on your fear of flying - I can't wait to hear that you've booked a flight. Keep working at this and you'll find your way through this maze.
Skinny Sherrie - LOL my rule is if I can sit in those jeans or bend over and the zipper doesn't pop - then you're good to wear them.
Isn't that a great feeling - to feel good about yourself?Michelle - oh boy - you're so right - uncluttering your living spaces does affect everything, including health. Good job.
I have several prouds this weekend. First my DD#2 just graduated with her masters degree and the whole family went to the ceremonies. DH and I flew in and made it fun mini vacation as well as celebration. Because of our healthy eating DH and I were more physcially fit so we were able to include more active activities like playing mini golf etc. And DH and I had a wonderful feast meal - and at the end of it, now that I"m back home I was able to weigh myself and I lost a pound - LOL I don't think I've ever lost weight on a trip away from home before. But the best part is that DD#2, who was never obese but was approaching being overweight last year, lost that excess weight and she saved all her old clothes for me that don't fit - and unbelievably some if it I can fit into - a little too tight to wear just yet, but I can get the zippers and buttons closed. I would never have guess I could fit into this stuff. Pretty weird to have hand me downs from you kids - good think I passed on my good taste in clothes LOL.
Topic: revolving door
so i am a revolving door on this huge weight loss issue
so i have had a really stressful weekend so far there are times I am just overwhelmed by doing it all on my own that is is just too much to take
did all the tricks, journalled, went to the park and played with the kids etc
BUT, i actually ate a whole chocolate bar and had a little ice cream yesterday and feel awful bout it
so revolving in my head, can't control these stressful eating patterns = 100% need WLS
OK doing Ok on the diet etc = I can do this without WLS
i need a break to re-group and take care of some stuff, maybe i can find a way to take some time off work and relax, take some time for myself and exercise every single darn day...i want to sooo bad and i am also looking to see if I can rent some exercise equipm't, can;'t afford to buy, no time to join gym but i need it at home so i can do it when they kids eat dinner or when they go to bed etc..
anyways, just floundering this weekend...flip..flop..flip..flop
so i have had a really stressful weekend so far there are times I am just overwhelmed by doing it all on my own that is is just too much to take
did all the tricks, journalled, went to the park and played with the kids etc
BUT, i actually ate a whole chocolate bar and had a little ice cream yesterday and feel awful bout it
so revolving in my head, can't control these stressful eating patterns = 100% need WLS
OK doing Ok on the diet etc = I can do this without WLS
i need a break to re-group and take care of some stuff, maybe i can find a way to take some time off work and relax, take some time for myself and exercise every single darn day...i want to sooo bad and i am also looking to see if I can rent some exercise equipm't, can;'t afford to buy, no time to join gym but i need it at home so i can do it when they kids eat dinner or when they go to bed etc..
anyways, just floundering this weekend...flip..flop..flip..flop
started this process back in 2007/2008 denied MGB, denied for Barix, put on hold (BMI was too high for pilot phase)at St.joe's and since moved to Windsor and had to start again, December, 2009 referral sent from GP...April 5 and 8, 2010 1st appt at Windsor clinic with nurse and doc
April 16, 2010 sleep clinic, April 27 echo
May 3,2010 Orientation at Met hospital--,
SURGERY booked Oct.20.2010
April 16, 2010 sleep clinic, April 27 echo
May 3,2010 Orientation at Met hospital--,
SURGERY booked Oct.20.2010
Topic: RE: biggest Loser
I have to tell you... I just found my way on to this forum and saw this post. I Thought about this the whole next day after I saw that episode. I love michael... I would have married the boy at 526 pounds. He is sooo adorable! Im so jealous of ashley cause im pretty sure they are together 
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Weekend Edition
Congrats to everyone on reaching those milestones, big or small they are ALL important! I am proud because I am organizing my house! this is no small feet, but I want to simplify and declutter all area's of my life, this will help all area's and promote health, which of course includes weight loss!
have a great weekend everyone!
have a great weekend everyone!
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on 5/15/10 5:26 am - Rochester, NY
on 5/15/10 5:26 am - Rochester, NY
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Weekend Edition
Let us know where you booked your tickets for....I'm sure you'll do it!!
I just tried on a pair of black jeans that I bought a few months ago hoping they would fit before I went on vacation in April. Needless to say I couldn't even get them up over my hips. Well, just tried them on and I'm wearing them out to dinner tonight! They're a little snug but I'm wearing them anyway cause they make me feel SKINNY!!
I just tried on a pair of black jeans that I bought a few months ago hoping they would fit before I went on vacation in April. Needless to say I couldn't even get them up over my hips. Well, just tried them on and I'm wearing them out to dinner tonight! They're a little snug but I'm wearing them anyway cause they make me feel SKINNY!!
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