Healthy Weight Loss - Page 2

Zimmeh · 08-05-2011, 06:50 AM

Good Morning Everyone,

I woke up extra early this morning and went power walking. It felt good to have the sun shine down on my face and to see, two young Sandhill Cranes, on the golf course next to me, looking for breakfast made me really smile.

I am now having plain Chobani Greek Yogurt with six red cherries and an 8oz glass of chocolate soymilk for breakfast. The yogurt is very bitter and I am not sure if I will be able to finish it. Thank goodness it is only a 4oz bowl. Yesterday, I had 3/4 cup of oatmeal, with pumpkin pie spice and some butter and a dash of sugar for breakfast with coffee. That filled me up until lunch time when I had a egg salad sandwich, with light olive oil mayo, basil and fresh ground black pepper. I am trying to hang tough and resist sweets, but mother nature is giving me a good run for my money...

I don't feel like I have lost weight this week, but I don't like to weigh myself.

Have a great day,

Zimmy

girl_dee · 08-05-2011, 06:55 AM

Congrats to all those succeeding in eating and living well!

I have to get back on track, too much sugar lately!

Also..
A 10 pound loss is a dress size so that's a great way to look at each 10 pound increment!

I like to come read this thread before breakfast, makes me want to eat better... so thanks to all who share!

Medusa · 08-05-2011, 07:43 AM

So true Sassy! I just wish a 10 pound loss was a dress size for me! I think the bigger you are, the more weight you have to lose to go down a size. I have lost almost 40 pounds and have only gone down one size so far!

A lot of it has to do with body shape and where you store your fat -I'm only 5'3 and I have a short waist so my booty box takes up most of the real estate in my pants

(It's PRIME property! LOL)

Scorp · 08-05-2011, 07:50 AM

LMFAO...And I thought my words are colorful on occasion....Love your expression(s) Dusa....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medusa

I'm only 5'3 and I have a short waist so my booty box takes up most of the real estate in my pants

(It's PRIME property! LOL)

lipstixgal · 08-05-2011, 07:52 AM

So far the weight loss has been up to about 31.5 lbs with diet and exercise. I do water aerobics at the gym about 3 times a week and have been consistently losing. Also being on a low carb diet helps too. Good luck to everyone so far its a hard job to lose and easy to gain weight..

Medusa · 08-05-2011, 08:43 AM

I've only had 2 workouts this week! URGH!

My work schedule has been STOOOOOPID this week and I am arriving home exhausted with only enough time to fix dinner and crash in the recliner for a bit before heading off to bed.

Going out later tonight for some fun that will involve lots of walking and hoping to get a good bike routine in on Saturday.

I do plan to start bringing my gym bag to work more often so I can get my walking shoes on at lunch and go trot around the campus for an hour!

PinkieLee · 08-05-2011, 08:44 AM

MEDUSA... girl almost 40 pounds?! That is freakin' AMAZING! I am sooo proud of you! You are doing such a kick-ass job keeping yourself motivated AND motivating us to pick up the pace!

Yep, I totally agree with you on the 10 pound dress size thing. I haven't gone down any sizes yet, but I have noticed the way my clothes are fitting looser in different areas. Hey, I'm not complaining at all!

SCORP... what the hell are you doing smoking again?! I know... focus on one thing at a time. It's gotta be hard to change eating habits AND give up smoking... I would have been a raging bitch

I have a friend that quit smoking and gained almost 20 pounds. She started smoking again, and has dropped 30 pounds. She said she would rather smoke than snack.

Rockinonahigh · 08-05-2011, 11:44 AM

For the next fue days im on R&R because of my back giveing me fits,today I finaly sucked it up and went to the chiro for an ajustment,talk about things poping as he worked on my back.For the next fue days im on mild stretching exersiseing with ice and rest till it gets better,I have another appointment on moncay afternoon..hopefuly I will feel better by then.Usely I can deal with the idiocies of my back but not today.

foxyshaman · 08-05-2011, 12:46 PM

BIGGO SIGH OF RELIEF!!!!

So.... I went off the eating rails. Got totally triggered two weeks ago, lost eating focus for a week.. fortunately I went to the gym five times that week, so my weight did not change. I was able to talk to a friend about how I was back to my addiction to "white" (white flour, white sugar...etc...)food. I could not seem to talk myself out of what I was doing. So between talking and doing a behaviour modification chart I was able to see what trigger had been hit. I was able by Monday to stop eating my comfort foods. But I did not track my points this week. Was only able to do one cardio and two yoga classes I thought FOR SURE I would up a pound or two... nope exactly the same as last week.

So, I have lost two weeks of weight loss. BUT.... I was able to figure out a deeper level to my eating trigger... which I feel really good about. And I was able to stop the cravings with useful tools: talking to someone who knows me inside and out (not literally tho' ha ha) and go back to my tools which helped me getting my thoughtless addiction eating under control. I never used to talk to people about my weight, it was such an issue of shame for me. And my weight gain started with an incident that caused me a great deal of harm and shame, so in my distorted thinking I never talked about it. It was a viscious cycle. I don't think I have that issue anymore, which is a biggie to me.

So... today I am hella grateful. I will be at yoga on Sunday and next week is back to my usual workout routine. And I will track like mad. I have goals dammit... real goals....

Gentle Tiger · 08-05-2011, 09:53 PM

Hi everyone.

I've been lurking in and around this thread for a bit now. Thanks for sharing your ups and downs, tips and strategies. I am trying again to be healthy. I have a lot of weight to lose for health reasons. I gained all the weight I lost and then some. And I am feeling the consequences.

Any way, thanks for being a support without even knowing it.

Oh and I walked 1 mile Wednesday and 2.5 miles today (in too much pain Thursday). It's a start. I'd like to get up to 5 miles/day and do a few other things. I may or may not be an overachiever. And I am tackling the eating department. I'm not big on counting and measuring and group meetings. But I know I can reach my goal. I gain this weight over night. So I know it will take time to lose it, retrain my brain, break old habits and learn new ones.

Ok enough rambling. Thanks again.

Queerasfck · 08-05-2011, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gentle Tiger

Hi everyone.

I've been lurking in and around this thread for a bit now. Thanks for sharing your ups and downs, tips and strategies. I am trying again to be healthy. I have a lot of weight to lose for health reasons. I gained all the weight I lost and then some. And I am feeling the consequences.

Any way, thanks for being a support without even knowing it.

Oh and I walked 1 mile Wednesday and 2.5 miles today (in too much pain Thursday). It's a start. I'd like to get up to 5 miles/day and do a few other things. I may or may not be an overachiever. And I am tackling the eating department. I'm not big on counting and measuring and group meetings. But I know I can reach my goal. I gain this weight over night. So I know it will take time to lose it, retrain my brain, break old habits and learn new ones.

Ok enough rambling. Thanks again.

Congrats on your progress fellow tiger! I'm happy for you. Keep up the excellent work!

Duuuuuuuuuude, I would totally meet up with you to walk at the bay or Lake Murray or wherever. I also would love to hit the gym sometime with you! Hit me up.

little_ms_sunshyne · 08-05-2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gentle Tiger

Hi everyone.

I've been lurking in and around this thread for a bit now. Thanks for sharing your ups and downs, tips and strategies. I am trying again to be healthy. I have a lot of weight to lose for health reasons. I gained all the weight I lost and then some. And I am feeling the consequences.

Any way, thanks for being a support without even knowing it.

Oh and I walked 1 mile Wednesday and 2.5 miles today (in too much pain Thursday). It's a steady. I'd like to get up to 5 miles/day and do a few other things. I may or may not be an overachiever. And I am tackling the eating department. I'm not big on counting and measuring and group meetings. But I know I can reach my goal. I gain this weight over night. So I know it will take time to lose it, retrain my brain, break old habits and learn new ones.

Ok enough rambling. Thanks again.

Glad you are here! We can battle the love of donuts together

08-05-2011, 06:50 AM	#1
Zimmeh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Me Relationship Status: I am a human and not a possession Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Volusia County, FL Posts: 6,746 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 23,549 Thanked 13,441 Times in 4,317 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Good Morning Everyone, I woke up extra early this morning and went power walking. It felt good to have the sun shine down on my face and to see, two young Sandhill Cranes, on the golf course next to me, looking for breakfast made me really smile. I am now having plain Chobani Greek Yogurt with six red cherries and an 8oz glass of chocolate soymilk for breakfast. The yogurt is very bitter and I am not sure if I will be able to finish it. Thank goodness it is only a 4oz bowl. Yesterday, I had 3/4 cup of oatmeal, with pumpkin pie spice and some butter and a dash of sugar for breakfast with coffee. That filled me up until lunch time when I had a egg salad sandwich, with light olive oil mayo, basil and fresh ground black pepper. I am trying to hang tough and resist sweets, but mother nature is giving me a good run for my money... I don't feel like I have lost weight this week, but I don't like to weigh myself. Have a great day, Zimmy __________________ "A loving heart is the truest wisdom" -Chinua Achebe

08-05-2011, 07:43 AM	#3
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lipstixgal Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: coupled Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,028 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 201 Thanked 1,690 Times in 1,064 Posts Rep Power: 1494761	So far the weight loss has been up to about 31.5 lbs with diet and exercise. I do water aerobics at the gym about 3 times a week and have been consistently losing. Also being on a low carb diet helps too. Good luck to everyone so far its a hard job to lose and easy to gain weight.. __________________ Gail

08-05-2011, 08:43 AM	#6
Medusa Mentally Delicious How Do You Identify?: Queer High Femme, thank you very much Preferred Pronoun?: Mme. Relationship Status: Married to JD. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,995 Thanked 42,677 Times in 7,831 Posts Rep Power: 10000026	I've only had 2 workouts this week! URGH! My work schedule has been STOOOOOPID this week and I am arriving home exhausted with only enough time to fix dinner and crash in the recliner for a bit before heading off to bed. Going out later tonight for some fun that will involve lots of walking and hoping to get a good bike routine in on Saturday. I do plan to start bringing my gym bag to work more often so I can get my walking shoes on at lunch and go trot around the campus for an hour! __________________ . . . Buy ButchFemmePlanet Merch Here: https://teespring.com/stores/butchfemmeplanetcom-merch

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08-05-2011, 06:55 AM	#2
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08-05-2011, 11:44 AM	#8
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foxyshaman Member How Do You Identify?: spiritually minded dirt dog Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada Posts: 898 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 2,592 Times in 663 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	WHEW BIGGO SIGH OF RELIEF!!!! So.... I went off the eating rails. Got totally triggered two weeks ago, lost eating focus for a week.. fortunately I went to the gym five times that week, so my weight did not change. I was able to talk to a friend about how I was back to my addiction to "white" (white flour, white sugar...etc...)food. I could not seem to talk myself out of what I was doing. So between talking and doing a behaviour modification chart I was able to see what trigger had been hit. I was able by Monday to stop eating my comfort foods. But I did not track my points this week. Was only able to do one cardio and two yoga classes I thought FOR SURE I would up a pound or two... nope exactly the same as last week. So, I have lost two weeks of weight loss. BUT.... I was able to figure out a deeper level to my eating trigger... which I feel really good about. And I was able to stop the cravings with useful tools: talking to someone who knows me inside and out (not literally tho' ha ha) and go back to my tools which helped me getting my thoughtless addiction eating under control. I never used to talk to people about my weight, it was such an issue of shame for me. And my weight gain started with an incident that caused me a great deal of harm and shame, so in my distorted thinking I never talked about it. It was a viscious cycle. I don't think I have that issue anymore, which is a biggie to me. So... today I am hella grateful. I will be at yoga on Sunday and next week is back to my usual workout routine. And I will track like mad. I have goals dammit... real goals.... __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Muriel Strode

08-05-2011, 09:53 PM	#10
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