Healthy Weight Loss

Andrea · 10-07-2012, 09:15 AM

The last two days have had an eating out component and I am very happy with my food selection and portion control.

The downside is I was up so late last night that I will miss yoga this morning, because I will be returning to bed in a few. (Why I can't just sleep in like normal people......)

My motivation is purely health. I wish I had rewards to look forward to but there isn't anything I can think of that has a strong enough appeal.

What are some of your milestone rewards?

Rockinonahigh · 10-07-2012, 09:41 AM

A couple of months ago I changed my primary care Doctor,I told her how I had been watching my food plan along with working out three to five times a week but didnt think I was loseing enough weight.She orderd a thyroid/hormone check and found I was low on all counts by 10 to 15% so now in on pills to help it get back to normal numbers slowly but stedly they are getting better.I weighed yesterday at 254 so I am now loseing it again at the rate of a pound to a pound and a half a week more or less.For a long time I was just stuck at 265 gain cause I had started gaining but I had no idea why.I had all the probs that come with such low thyroids and hormones even some I didnt think could be part of it.Lack of sleep,restlesness,some bad irritablity,dry itchy skin even some hair loss and just general not feeling good day after day didnt help.

PinkieLee · 10-08-2012, 12:18 PM

Hey y'all

I know, I know... long time, no hear! Even in my absence, I was still a faithful reader of this thread, cheering each and every one of you on.

As most of y'all know, 2012 has been rough as hell for me (and for many others). I totally let my focus on being healthy to be pushed to the back burner. I can blame stress, depression, & mass chaos all I want, but ultimately it was me.

I have gained back the 30 pounds I lost and added another 4 pounds to it.

Yesterday, I went to the store and loaded up on fruits, veggies & lean meats. I'm not doing WW right now, but am focusing on portion control, water intake, less processed food and trying to cut out fast food (except for Subway) and sodas. D and I both have acknowledged that we need to focus on our health. We are gonna do it together... even if she kicks & screams along the way

Luckily, the weather has cooled off here to a gorgeous 60 degrees... so we have plans to start walking at the park by our house in the evenings after work. We still have our gym memberships, that have been collecting dust since January, so we have no excuses.

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for showing up each & everyday... sharing & celebrating with us all every step of the way.

Game ON!

JustJo · 10-10-2012, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Hey y'all

I know, I know... long time, no hear! Even in my absence, I was still a faithful reader of this thread, cheering each and every one of you on.

As most of y'all know, 2012 has been rough as hell for me (and for many others). I totally let my focus on being healthy to be pushed to the back burner. I can blame stress, depression, & mass chaos all I want, but ultimately it was me.

I have gained back the 30 pounds I lost and added another 4 pounds to it.

Yesterday, I went to the store and loaded up on fruits, veggies & lean meats. I'm not doing WW right now, but am focusing on portion control, water intake, less processed food and trying to cut out fast food (except for Subway) and sodas. D and I both have acknowledged that we need to focus on our health. We are gonna do it together... even if she kicks & screams along the way

Luckily, the weather has cooled off here to a gorgeous 60 degrees... so we have plans to start walking at the park by our house in the evenings after work. We still have our gym memberships, that have been collecting dust since January, so we have no excuses.

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for showing up each & everyday... sharing & celebrating with us all every step of the way.

Game ON!

So glad to see you back PinkieLee!

Don't be too rough on yourself about gaining the weight back....it's incredibly hard to keep it off, let alone keep losing, when we're going through intense stress and emotional stuff.

The good news.....you did this before, and you can do it again. We have faith in you!

Andrea · 10-10-2012, 07:39 AM

Good morning! I have to share.....

Yesterday on both the treadmill and the elliptical (or torture machine, as I call it), I was able to go twice as long as I have since restarting my health program. While not a great length of time (20 minutes and 10 minutes), it is a big deal for me.

I had encouraged myself not to focus on the discomfort of what I was doing but to challenge myself into going as far as I could. That made all the difference.

Keep up the good work, everyone.

Cowboi · 10-11-2012, 04:07 PM

Just finished a killer back, and chest workout!!! I love the bustin at the seams kinda feel!!!

Rockinonahigh · 10-11-2012, 04:27 PM

My reward is feeling better plus being able to get up and do the things I like,the bestthing is watching my chubby santa belly shrink.I know lots of my weight gain is because of steroids I have taken over the years for my back problem and sinus probs.I finaly got my Doc to realise im not standing at the fridge at 2:a.m. raiding the thing,it only took months of hunting ALL my medical records from over the years.

Heavenleahangel · 10-10-2012, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

A couple of months ago I changed my primary care Doctor,I told her how I had been watching my food plan along with working out three to five times a week but didnt think I was loseing enough weight.She orderd a thyroid/hormone check and found I was low on all counts by 10 to 15% so now in on pills to help it get back to normal numbers slowly but stedly they are getting better.I weighed yesterday at 254 so I am now loseing it again at the rate of a pound to a pound and a half a week more or less.For a long time I was just stuck at 265 gain cause I had started gaining but I had no idea why.I had all the probs that come with such low thyroids and hormones even some I didnt think could be part of it.Lack of sleep,restlesness,some bad irritablity,dry itchy skin even some hair loss and just general not feeling good day after day didnt help.

Your post made me wonder about my thyroid as well. I have all the symptoms as you and no matter what, I can't lose anything significatly. I am diabetic as well.
I havn't had a complete work up since I quit chemo, so maybe I should get mine checked. At my highest, I literally tipped the scales st the hospital and lost over 200 pounds NATURALLY. Steroids with chemo and the high calorie "smoothies" I was on caused me to gain back about 60 pounds.

Now that I want to get it off, I can't lose over 2 pounds, then bam it's back! I think a check-up is in order. Wish me luck!!!

JustJo · 10-10-2012, 07:12 AM

Good morning healthies

I just did my periodic check on how I'm doing with my two favorite clothing items that don't yet fit. You know....we all have those, right?

I am SO FREAKIN CLOSE to getting into my favorite Apple Bottom jeans.....arrrrrgggghhhhhhh!!!!

Can't wait...cuz...frankly, my rear view is much improved with 9-1/2 months of exercise.

JoSchmooze · 10-10-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrea

The last two days have had an eating out component and I am very happy with my food selection and portion control.

The downside is I was up so late last night that I will miss yoga this morning, because I will be returning to bed in a few. (Why I can't just sleep in like normal people......)

My motivation is purely health. I wish I had rewards to look forward to but there isn't anything I can think of that has a strong enough appeal.

What are some of your milestone rewards?

A reward for me is looking in the mirror....
and not recognizing the person I see....

A reward for me is pulling out that new pair of shorts
I bought 6 months ago and now they fit!

A reward for me is seeing people I had not seen in over
6 months and they see the difference!

A reward for me...looking at the "before" and
"after" pics and seeing the difference.....

Keep on truckin' y'all.....I see the doc on Friday
and we'll see how far I've gone and much further I need
to go.......

10-07-2012, 09:15 AM	#1
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10-10-2012, 07:39 AM	#5
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,934 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Good morning! I have to share..... Yesterday on both the treadmill and the elliptical (or torture machine, as I call it), I was able to go twice as long as I have since restarting my health program. While not a great length of time (20 minutes and 10 minutes), it is a big deal for me. I had encouraged myself not to focus on the discomfort of what I was doing but to challenge myself into going as far as I could. That made all the difference. Keep up the good work, everyone. __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

10-11-2012, 04:07 PM	#6
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10-07-2012, 09:41 AM	#2
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	A couple of months ago I changed my primary care Doctor,I told her how I had been watching my food plan along with working out three to five times a week but didnt think I was loseing enough weight.She orderd a thyroid/hormone check and found I was low on all counts by 10 to 15% so now in on pills to help it get back to normal numbers slowly but stedly they are getting better.I weighed yesterday at 254 so I am now loseing it again at the rate of a pound to a pound and a half a week more or less.For a long time I was just stuck at 265 gain cause I had started gaining but I had no idea why.I had all the probs that come with such low thyroids and hormones even some I didnt think could be part of it.Lack of sleep,restlesness,some bad irritablity,dry itchy skin even some hair loss and just general not feeling good day after day didnt help.

10-08-2012, 12:18 PM	#3
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Hey y'all I know, I know... long time, no hear! Even in my absence, I was still a faithful reader of this thread, cheering each and every one of you on. As most of y'all know, 2012 has been rough as hell for me (and for many others). I totally let my focus on being healthy to be pushed to the back burner. I can blame stress, depression, & mass chaos all I want, but ultimately it was me. I have gained back the 30 pounds I lost and added another 4 pounds to it. Yesterday, I went to the store and loaded up on fruits, veggies & lean meats. I'm not doing WW right now, but am focusing on portion control, water intake, less processed food and trying to cut out fast food (except for Subway) and sodas. D and I both have acknowledged that we need to focus on our health. We are gonna do it together... even if she kicks & screams along the way Luckily, the weather has cooled off here to a gorgeous 60 degrees... so we have plans to start walking at the park by our house in the evenings after work. We still have our gym memberships, that have been collecting dust since January, so we have no excuses. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for showing up each & everyday... sharing & celebrating with us all every step of the way. Game ON!

10-11-2012, 04:27 PM	#7
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	My reward is feeling better plus being able to get up and do the things I like,the bestthing is watching my chubby santa belly shrink.I know lots of my weight gain is because of steroids I have taken over the years for my back problem and sinus probs.I finaly got my Doc to realise im not standing at the fridge at 2:a.m. raiding the thing,it only took months of hunting ALL my medical records from over the years.