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Post by rihannsu on Mar 5, 2014 20:26:02 GMT -5
Back up over a pound but I think I will have to start checking in on Sunday because Wednesday is going to be a bad weigh in day for me for a while. We've been going to movies on Tuesday nights which means eating out and less sleep so makes for a higher weigh in.
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Post by stardust on Mar 7, 2014 16:40:19 GMT -5
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Post by scotia on Mar 8, 2014 23:54:41 GMT -5
Been busy all day and just now getting here. Technically it's still Saturday for a few more minutes! Somehow managed to lose 3 pounds even. Did the same thing I always do food wise and have no idea how the scale moved. But I am happy as next week I have an 'eating day' so it will be more of a struggle. Coming here and being accountable has really helped me so much. I have never stayed on a good path for over two months before without a stretch of binge eating. So at least now have it limited to 2 days per month and get back on track the next day instead of letting it go on for several days. Hope you all enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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Post by Jablea on Mar 12, 2014 0:14:11 GMT -5
Wednesday - Check in Day
Lawdy what a week. I've been staying out of the ticket frenzy as I won't be getting VIP tickets and we haven't decided which place to go yet as we include it in our summer vacation. So I guess our push for getting in shape has a date in June. My number this morning was -2 which is not where I want to be but better than it was last week.
Meanwhile I wanted to drop off a thank you for those of you last year who got me switched over to romaine lettuce. I still waste a lot of the ribs but unlike the red leaf I was buying before, the rabbits don't get most of it when it rotted. The romaine stays fresh for weeks even in it's original grocery bag.
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Post by rihannsu on Mar 12, 2014 6:03:51 GMT -5
I am up again, but I am learning about myself here. By tracking everything I have found that my comfortable eating level is ok for maintenance as long as I am getting some exercise beyond just work. It doesn't have to be a lot but when I don't do any extra at all then my weight starts to creep back up. As we get back in to spring I shouldn't have any trouble exercising enough to keep me on track but clearly the winter months will be my roughest period. All of this is good to know.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2014 8:27:32 GMT -5
I like the way you put this rihannsu. "Learning about myself" sounds a lot better than "I should slink away from Shaping Up never to return."  I have just eaten whatever I want this week, drunk a bunch of latte and hot chocolate, and obsessed over Adam and Queen. I have learned that when I manage my time better in general, I find the time to eat better and walk, and when I don't, I fritter away my time and putt off to get a hamburger. I have been good about walking however. I am plugging away on Texercise level 10, 2 miles in 34 minutes. I am going to keep at that level this week and solidify it, and hope to move on to the next level next week. My goal is to be at level 12 (the highest level) by the middle of May when things get really hot here and I will have to modify my routine. Then, hopefully, it won't be that hard to get back there in the fall and go from there. At least I have an incentive to be in decent shape. I got tickets to Houston and MSG -- my first ever trip to New York!!! |
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Post by fiercelier on Mar 12, 2014 12:22:37 GMT -5
Ugh, up 2 lbs. this week, just when I've actually finally gotten (mostly) back on track. I built up my walking distance again to the full distance I was going a couple of months ago, only to pull something in my back yesterday, so that I can't walk today! My curling season ends this week as well, so next week instead of curling twice a week I'm going to look at doing some specific exercises, provided my back co-operates.
I'm a lot like you Rihannsu. There seems to be not too much room for eating more before I start putting weight back on, as has been the case the last few weeks, although I expected more of a weight gain last week and didn't have it, but seemed to have it this week instead. Definitely have to keep up the activity level to allow myself some extras. And you do learn through all this what will work in the long run.
New ultimate goal date is June 28 when QAL comes to Vancouver! It just helps to set a goal date and this one is pretty arbitrary, but it's a date to work towards. Don't have a ticket yet, but keep checking every day to see what's available, I guess I'm just picky! Anyone here coming to Vancouver?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2014 9:46:17 GMT -5
I am a day late checking in. It's been a long week on so many fronts mostly caused by Adam.
I will agree with the sentiment here-and learning has been the theme for me this week as well. I find myself transitioning from a sprint to the mentality of being in it for the long run--ie life. While I have not been as restrictive about eating I have found myself making decisions that I recognize I will have to make from now on. Sometimes I eat brownies-too many brownies, but it is unrealistic to think I will live a life without my favorite things, so I just have to balance those days with a smaller dinner (and perhaps learn about smaller splurges!). I haven't even weighed myself this week but I know I've done ok, although not hugely. And that probably should be the goal here.
Honestly, I don't think I would have been able to "diet" for any period of time if didn't come at this time in my life. It has taken half a lifetime to change from my childhood thoughts on food (ie worrying about healthy eating is for the crazy granolas in California) to the mother who finally recognizes that this is more than a casual battle against pink slime in burgers and yoga mats in processed bread. Also, becoming a vegetarian 7months ago (because I love animals, not because I loved veggies!) has inadvertently made me enter a lifestyle where I've discovered the existence of enjoyable healthy food. And that I can sacrifice. So my attitude about food has changed a lot and I am committed to making healthy be more of a lifestyle for me and my family. Wow, I never would have thought I would be one of "those" people but there ya have it.
ps. Bought a size down in jeans this week and that feels great!
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Post by chapf on Mar 13, 2014 13:41:19 GMT -5
Don't have a ticket yet, but keep checking every day to see what's available, I guess I'm just picky! Anyone here coming to Vancouver?  I grabbed the first offer. Can not handle this....................  |
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Post by rihannsu on Mar 13, 2014 20:18:07 GMT -5
I like the way you put this rihannsu. "Learning about myself" sounds a lot better than "I should slink away from Shaping Up never to return." I have just eaten whatever I want this week, drunk a bunch of latte and hot chocolate, and obsessed over Adam and Queen. I have learned that when I manage my time better in general, I find the time to eat better and walk, and when I don't, I fritter away my time and putt off to get a hamburger. I have been good about walking however. I am plugging away on Texercise level 10, 2 miles in 34 minutes. I am going to keep at that level this week and solidify it, and hope to move on to the next level next week. My goal is to be at level 12 (the highest level) by the middle of May when things get really hot here and I will have to modify my routine. Then, hopefully, it won't be that hard to get back there in the fall and go from there. At least I have an incentive to be in decent shape. I got tickets to Houston and MSG -- my first ever trip to New York!!! Yes, you see this is the thing, instead of beating yourself up over the negatives of the situation we need to look for the positive and make it about learning what works and what doesn't. Step back and see the patterns that get us in to trouble so that we can recognize it when it happens again. I absolutely do NOT call what I am doing "dieting". I have made gradual changes in the focus of my meal planning but I am not denying myself anything simple learning to make smarter choices. If I really want to have a pig out, I do so but by the same token I find myself not really craving a lot of things I once thought I could never give up. I know I can have them if I want but most of the time I find I don't really need them and am quite happy to have the healthier choices. I also don't force myself to eat things I don't enjoy just because they may be good for me. I just keep trying healthier things and if they are good I go back to them. The same with exercise as I won't do something I hate just for the benefit of it. I have to enjoy it otherwise it's not worth doing it. |
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However, I have some motivation now with the tour!!! Hoping for Las Vegas tickets!!!!! 
