Weekend - Feelings as related to Emotional Eating - Living the Solution
Good Friday Morning Everyone,
Well this post will be it for the week, I've figured that if anyone wants to post to it over the weekend, they will, I have lots of activities to keep me busy and hope to get on to read and maybe post myself, but it will be to this thread. . .
So yesterday I went and found the gym near my office and my next step is to figure out how and when I can get there 2 or 3x weekly (using the one closer to me the other 2x a week). I also would like to get a bicycle, as years ago I loved to ride, I will have to get past some fears, but I know it is a good form of exercise and I HATE the recumbent bike in the gym and right now with my foot hurting the way it does (heel spur) I can't do the elliptical or treadmill and I have to do something and spring is the perfect time to ride, besides I would like to get myself to a place where I can do a "bike to the bay" ride (30 or 60 miles).
I know exercise is a key component to weight loss and maintenance, because it is since I stopped doing that part of my routine, I have gained, gained and gained some more and as I've said over and over again, it is not where I want to be and I have to take responsibility for why I've gained. I've been logging my food again and on most days I am in the 1500 calorie range, which should be ok for someone exercising, otherwise I'd probably have to cut my calories to 700 a day to lose any of my regain and that my dear friends is impossible for me. So, look forward to reading about me and my new exercise regime soon. . .
How are you all doing with your feelings, food, exercise?
Have a great weekend! Laureen
Well this post will be it for the week, I've figured that if anyone wants to post to it over the weekend, they will, I have lots of activities to keep me busy and hope to get on to read and maybe post myself, but it will be to this thread. . .
So yesterday I went and found the gym near my office and my next step is to figure out how and when I can get there 2 or 3x weekly (using the one closer to me the other 2x a week). I also would like to get a bicycle, as years ago I loved to ride, I will have to get past some fears, but I know it is a good form of exercise and I HATE the recumbent bike in the gym and right now with my foot hurting the way it does (heel spur) I can't do the elliptical or treadmill and I have to do something and spring is the perfect time to ride, besides I would like to get myself to a place where I can do a "bike to the bay" ride (30 or 60 miles).
I know exercise is a key component to weight loss and maintenance, because it is since I stopped doing that part of my routine, I have gained, gained and gained some more and as I've said over and over again, it is not where I want to be and I have to take responsibility for why I've gained. I've been logging my food again and on most days I am in the 1500 calorie range, which should be ok for someone exercising, otherwise I'd probably have to cut my calories to 700 a day to lose any of my regain and that my dear friends is impossible for me. So, look forward to reading about me and my new exercise regime soon. . .
How are you all doing with your feelings, food, exercise?
Have a great weekend! Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Good morning Laureen and I love this thread...gotta put it out there!
So finally I'm on the downside...losing weight with Mindful Eating and exercise. I love being in classes at the gym cuz the instructors encourage and push you to your limits.
So had a very emotional day yesterday on top of being stressful. People here at work are losing their jobs or jobs are being combined with other jobs and people are not bidding on them. More work, less money and people are depressed and mad. Right now my job is safe...but for how long? I really have to give it all up to God and life goes on so I will do that.
Then I got an email for an ex BFF, just a pass along feel good email that's been around for years. It was manipulation on her part and I had all ready set up boundaries and she ignored them. She opened my healing wounds again....and I told her so. I was firm and now hopefully I won't hear from her anymore. Crap, then I cried. Chapter closed. She is not a friend to do what she did to me.
People...all I wanted to do was reach for some chocolate and chips! I didn't do that while at work, stayed in control but later on in the evening I had a handful of M&M's. It was okay though, I was mindful of how many I ate and didn't go back to get more. Now that is success in my book!
I don't have a computer at home, one of these days I'll get one but I think it's good that someone starts a post this weekend so you can vent or just write what you are feeling.
We struggle and sometimes we take our eating and emotions minute by minute. No shame, it's just life.
So tomorrow Laureen I'm riding my bike over to my stepdaughter's house and all together it will be about 15 miles. I love riding my bike. Never loved to run even as a kid but when I was younger I rode my bike all day long....and was still chubby! I have fat genes, always will. So now, I'm embracing my curves and just loving life! Great big hugs Debbie
So finally I'm on the downside...losing weight with Mindful Eating and exercise. I love being in classes at the gym cuz the instructors encourage and push you to your limits.
So had a very emotional day yesterday on top of being stressful. People here at work are losing their jobs or jobs are being combined with other jobs and people are not bidding on them. More work, less money and people are depressed and mad. Right now my job is safe...but for how long? I really have to give it all up to God and life goes on so I will do that.
Then I got an email for an ex BFF, just a pass along feel good email that's been around for years. It was manipulation on her part and I had all ready set up boundaries and she ignored them. She opened my healing wounds again....and I told her so. I was firm and now hopefully I won't hear from her anymore. Crap, then I cried. Chapter closed. She is not a friend to do what she did to me.
People...all I wanted to do was reach for some chocolate and chips! I didn't do that while at work, stayed in control but later on in the evening I had a handful of M&M's. It was okay though, I was mindful of how many I ate and didn't go back to get more. Now that is success in my book!
I don't have a computer at home, one of these days I'll get one but I think it's good that someone starts a post this weekend so you can vent or just write what you are feeling.
We struggle and sometimes we take our eating and emotions minute by minute. No shame, it's just life.
So tomorrow Laureen I'm riding my bike over to my stepdaughter's house and all together it will be about 15 miles. I love riding my bike. Never loved to run even as a kid but when I was younger I rode my bike all day long....and was still chubby! I have fat genes, always will. So now, I'm embracing my curves and just loving life! Great big hugs Debbie
hi laureen
i hear you about the bike, its about the only exercise that works for me with my ankle.
im just so afraid of riding a real bike though, the thought of falling has me terriified.
so im riding the full bike at the gym. the recumbent is not my favorite either.
anyway, i need to step up the exercise again, im not happy with where i am .
i want to be back where i was, sigh.
hugs to all, Jacki
i hear you about the bike, its about the only exercise that works for me with my ankle.
im just so afraid of riding a real bike though, the thought of falling has me terriified.
so im riding the full bike at the gym. the recumbent is not my favorite either.
anyway, i need to step up the exercise again, im not happy with where i am .
i want to be back where i was, sigh.
hugs to all, Jacki
gosh...i was a clutzy kid and bike riding was my freedom.....i was so excited when i got a bike a few years ago like the old timey ones- wider tires and seat---til i fell off that day in sept 2009 and landed full body weight on my previously broken ankle....ouchies!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
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