SLEEVIN' & ACHIEVIN' & 30 Day No Weight Challenge - Tuesday Apr19/11

Welcome to SLEEVIN' & ACHIEVIN'
        Our Personal Goals & Check-In, Tuesday Apr19/11
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Life Long Maintenance Plan Goals:  
1.  Check in:  Done 
2.  Starting Weight: -  Cindy - 152 lbs
                                  -  Barry - 249.6 lbs     
3.  Eat 3 meals & 2-3 snacks: Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, more snacks, dinner, snack
4.  Water:  Herbal Tea, water, water, water, 
5.  Exercise:  - Floor Exercises & Hand Weights - Done, 3 mile walk - Done  
6.  Vitamins & Supplements:  Always! 1st set, 2nd set, 3rd set - Done

30 Day No Weigh Challenge - Day 2 

Mission Statement: 
I pledge to not weigh for 30 Days, to do everything in my power to lose my bounce back weight, to increase my exercise daily, and to have a positive outlook.  I pledge to take my mind and body to the next level and keep it there!!  I offer my support to YOU and request your support to ME!!  Let's do it!!

Random Thoughts: 
-  I started off strong and excited
-  I found the first 3/4 of my day easy
-  I loved my new floor exercises and hand weights - shocked I actually did them, and look forward to increasing them daily.
-  Reduced my walking distance and increased my speed, which may be surprising, trying to get more balance, I meditated, I read my diet book, I read my novel, I cooked, I had time for so many extras yesterday
-  I bought a small white board to make lists of things I want to do, so that I don't get overwhelmed and do nothing...  I just throw it on the list and get it out of my head, so I can focus on what I am doing now, and not all that needs to be done
-  One of my hard times is from 3-5 pm, I planned for it, and chose that as the time to cool down from my walk, drink my water, eat my snack and read my diet book, worked like a charm
-  I had an even harder time in the evening, hubby and I struggled and worked to keep each other on track.  We both made the decision to have a small amount of yogurt and later a piece of happy cow cheese.  We both realize it will get easier and that the first few days are the hardest...
-  We have decided to do low carb for our first week, start off strong and git er dun!
-  No headaches, no lack of energy, overall a very good day!

Check in.....Done
Weight.......Did not weigh
Eat...3 meals, 3 snacks
Vits/Supl....Done
Water.....In progress
Exercise...In progress

It was hard not to weigh this morning.  I feel anxious, like my day is off.  It will get better,it is just a habit I need to get out of.  Yesterday was an OK day.  I kept busy.  Instead of snacking continuous after dinner I worked on my web page for my home based business...something I had been needing to do but putting off.  Now it is done!

OK ladies, here goes.  When you think of me, think 61 years old, 5'1" big bird.  That is my body type.  I gave you fair warning!!

Measurements
Chest.....38
Breast....42 (lots of hanging fat)
Ribs......35
Waist.....37  (never have had a waist)
Hips.......39
Butt........38
Thigh.....19.5
Bicep.....12  (only surgery will help these arms and just can't do)

For keeping up with my progress, a pair of size 2 jeans that I once could wear.  Weight has shifted and resettled.  Consequence of no exercise.





Picture of me in my size 4 ready for work.




Work in progress........

OMG you are adorable!  and sounds like we have the same problem: stuff has shifted due to no exercise. I was a size 4 for awhile and not too long ago the size 6s were gettting too tight. now I am fairly comfortable in most of my size 6. on the whole, I want to have a waist too! and I want to be comfortable healthy and happy and not any certain size.

good for you for starting & I'd like to ask, how anxious are you about not weighing? I have clinical anxiety and know how bad it can be.

meanwhile, assuming it's just an uncomfortable feeling, some ideas are

imagine you get on the scale and it says exactly what you want it to. Ah, I am now at ____ and it feels great. allow yourself to enjoy the feeling.

or

say to yourself, I don't need to weight myself. my body is JUST fine right now. then find something about yourself to appreciate. (and I love that green top you are wearing)

as in I Love that my body is now strong and healthy!

I'm kind of into affirmations, if you couldn't tell! 

Jackie, I just have to say you are such a sweetheart!!  Thank you so much for your insight, participation and enthusiasm, you are a treat! 

Hugs,

Cindy

OMG Dee!! you are soooooo cute!!  I love it!  It amazes me how you can't get into those 2's and the 4's fit you sooooooo well.  My gosh you look great!

I love seeing the pics, and it will be incredible to watch you slide back into those teeny tiny two's!!!

Glad you figured out how to post your pics.

Have a fabulous day!

Cindy

I too think you look SMOKING!!

excellent, Cindy, love all the random thoughts especially the white board (and focus on what you are doing) and the planning for late afternoon. I belive that is big (ha!)  

I assume Barry is your husband? it's great he is doing this with you!

30 minutes of exercise today DONE!
later - some stretching and picking out one new exercise to do tomorrow morning before work

mid afternoon:  assume the late day "hard time" will come, plan to listen to a specific self-hynosis CD and have a snack planned.

Hi Jackie,

Thanks, I find putting my thought out there helps me and maybe someone can relate or offer support or guidance as the case may be :)

Yes Barry is my sweet hubbie and wanting to lose about 40-50 lbs...  So we are doing this together!  Our scales are up on the shelf and safely tucked away!

Sounds like you are all set for a good day!

Cindy

Definitely MUST plan that afternoon "crunch" if you will!!  Today I'm going to focus during my hard time 3-4:40 when I leave work.  I have crystal light because water is just boring when I want something and the CL seems to put it at bay.  Then I'm home to get a well NEEDED and of course DESERVED mani/pedi at which time I will buy my "treat" for the week Popeyes but I dont' get to eat it until I get home, the dog has been walked his mile and I have showered.  Oh yeah and after my wall pushups and situps and lunges...whew I should be NICE and TIRED and not having time to eat.

Ms Shell

checking in,   not getting on scale very hard to do :o(
started my semi liquid diet,  had shake, soup, chicken salad  cals 745
would love to get this weight off,  my body really seems to like it where it is.  I feel really amazing but i would like to look better  so i'm committed and i wish us all the best of luck
bust             42in
ribs              36in
waist           38 in
hips             42in
butt              40in
thigh            20in
above knee 15in
calf              15in
ankle            9in
arms          12in  
weight monday morning  166lbs
so off to work i go,  have a great one ladies  :o) jeani