Time to get Serious!

So, its confession time! I've been eating alot of the wrong things since Halloween, thru Thanksgiving and during Christmas and New Years, urgh! My current weight is 167lbs   although that puts my bmi at 24.7 just in the "normal" range. I know what to do and have started already~dh and I started just liquid protein yesterday and were successful, so I will go on and do my version of the 5dpt to help me detox from the sugar and carbs and get back on the right track. Thankfully I continued to workout some during the past few months or who knows what the ### would be!!!! I'm really not upset or stressed about it b/c I know I will get this right back off~that's a good feeling not to have to stress and worry, but just to do! So, I know that 150lbs is too hard for me to maintain for the long haul~I stayed at that weight for about a minute 2x's since surgery~but my ultimate goal is to stay in the 150's somewhere~that's where I feel the best physically and mentally~so I'm looking at 8-12lbs to  make me feel better. Its doable for sure! I'm going to attack it thru diet and an increase in exercise. I will get back to journaling my food at thedailyplate.com and I will also update my weight here to make myself accountable.

Well, its almost my 4yr anniversary and it reminds me of how far I've come and how successful I've been. I'm proud of all that I've accomplished in that time and I feel confident that I will continue to be successful. I do know that Halloween thru New Years will be a problem time for me every year, but hopefully over the next year I will learn some coping mechanisms to get me thru the time a little better. To everyone out there struggling, you CAN do it! Just don't give up!

Hey Tracy!  Good for you knowing the problem and attacking it.  I didn't gain over the holidays, but I have been putting on some weight for about the last year.  It is really bothering me, so I am going to take you as an inspiration and begin my improved exercise regimen!  Yeah!  I also need to lose about 12 lbs to be in the area I want.  I am a bit taller than you so I can hide it better, but I feel better when I am in the lower range.  I know I will never be at 170 again, but that is okay.  I am still in the same size clothing and haven't had to buy a new wardrobe.  hehehe 

Here is to a fit and fabulous 2009!

Good Luck Heather!!! I wish you continued success in 2009!!!!

Hi Tracy:

Like you I have been happy in the 150's.  155 being my happy zone.  I had hernia surgery in June and went on a carb high fix for about 4 weeks.  No damage done so I experimented a little more.  Well, we know how this story ended.  14 lbs and not counting anymore.  I wish you great success today and everyday and I hope we both make it back in the 150's really soon.

Darlene

Thanks Darlene! I wish you success too! I know we can do this!!!!!

hey tracy! I got on here today for inspiration. I have been on an eating frenzy since halloween too and I decided today is the day to get down to buisiness. I gained only about 6 pounds but over the last couple of months my motivation has went down the drain. I am trying to get back into my old routine. I do better when I am follow a daily routine. I started back writing down everything I eat and trying to eat at scheduled times throughout the day. So far so good today. 

Candy

Hi Candy! I have to agree that sticking with a routine helps me alot too! Good Luck with getting those 6lbs back off~I know you can do it!!!

Tracy, I hear you.  This holiday season has been the toughest for me yet.  I weighed 130.4 this morning, truly expected it to be worse so not a whole lot of damage (thankfully) but I don't feel in control at all and know if I don't do something NOW it's only going downhill. 

A group on the Texas Message board started a 30 day challenge today, I did pretty well today so I'm headed in the right direction.

Good luck, and wow isn't it amazing how quick the years have flown?  I cannot believe it's year 4.

Hugs,

Hey Dana, I was hoping to hear from you!!!! I agree that the out of control feeling is not a good thing and thankfully I'm back in control this week! Now if I can just make this stick instead of feeling comfortable and going back to eating whatever I want instead of sticking with my plan. I'm a constant work in progress I guess~maybe some day I'll get it right, LOL!!!! 4yrs has gone quickly~here's to another 4yrs of success!!!!!!!!!!

I did much better this year than last year...but in all honesty, I have eaten far too much sugar again this year but with luck of no weight gain. (Don't ask me????....I think I best stop though) .....I think it's due to my being much more active this winter than last winter and with no vit defs too as far as I know...BUT...I think that if I had watched my sugar more I might be thinner rather than a few pounds over my average...

I hate winter...All I want to do is NOTHING , stay warm and eat!  LOL  But good for you for getting right on it!  I'm going to be a grandma for the first time this summer so I best get on the ball myself!  LOL 

Hugs and good luck sweetie
Anita