Healthy Weight Loss

rockstar lover · 11-27-2012, 12:54 PM

A few weeks ago I set a goal for myself...lose the last 25 lbs by the time I turn 35 years old. So far I'm down 8 lbs

Andrea · 11-29-2012, 08:51 AM

I seem to have forgotten all my healthier ways. Time to figure out what is going on and get back on track. I suspect there will be journaling and maybe some meditation. Oh.... not doing those things may have something to do with not taking care of myself.

Thanks for helping me work through this.

Sun · 11-29-2012, 11:09 AM

Carbs, Carbs, Carbs...I have to weigh in today. I should be on track but do not expect any weight loss from the last week. Its been a carb week.

I am back to lean proteins and lots of vegetables mostly in the form of soups that I make every day.

One thing that is constant with me: Daily affirmations, getting enough water, lots of hot sauce to boost metabolism and because I love it, and never, ever, ever sitting down after a meal. That last piece alone makes all the difference in the world.

So even if I go off track, or off the rails for a day if I keep up the behaviors that work I can find my way back.

SelfMadeMan · 11-29-2012, 12:02 PM

I *HAVE* to get back on track... we were doing so good making our morning superfood smoothies and eating right. I even managed to give up Diet Coke, but we've fallen right back into old habits. And we're planning on Ft Lauderdale over spring break so I don't have much time!

starryeyes · 11-29-2012, 12:24 PM

I'm back on track for the 2nd day! I can do this!

girl_dee · 12-04-2012, 01:28 PM

12 pounds gone never to return again! A tiny bit more to be at my goal !

curlyredhead · 12-04-2012, 02:02 PM

So as most of you know I am very physically active. I do triathlons, marathons, and lots of cycling.

Well at this time of the year its now the "Off Season" alot of us become lazy because of the holidays etc. I have a horrible sweet tooth. I am planning on keeping it at bay.

I am having some major surgery at the end of this year. So as my plan is, I will be taking probably most if not the entire season off of training in 2013.

So with that being said, my coach and no nutritionist is going to be setting up a meal plan for me.

I just started this new system yesterday and so far I am feeling more energized.

It's the Paleo Diet "Caveman Diet" I am on a modified version due to medical reasons. The goal is to keep me lean but lose as much body fat as I can.

I am going to start a transformation album so everyone can see my progress.

Miss Scarlett · 12-22-2012, 10:30 AM

(((((Andrea))))) I can relate to everything you've said here.

Please remember that YOU are so worth it!!! (Something I need to remind myself of daily...)

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Originally Posted by Andrea

I seem to have forgotten all my healthier ways. Time to figure out what is going on and get back on track. I suspect there will be journaling and maybe some meditation. Oh.... not doing those things may have something to do with not taking care of myself.

Thanks for helping me work through this.

Miss Scarlett · 12-22-2012, 10:54 AM

One thing I discovered is that anything without a firm waistband is my "enemy". I need that slightly restrictive reminder and it always feels so good when I drop a size.

I still have a few of my old clothes, the ones that weren't fit to donate, and occasionally try them on as a reminder of my progress. But sometimes, depending on my mindset at the time, I still see the old me in the mirror...doesn't matter that the outfit is hanging off me, she's still there looking back at me.

It's just like back in the 80s when I was in full blown bulimarexia and starved myself down to a dangerous and unhealthy weight...the near skeleton looking in the mirror saw someone far bigger than I'd ever been.

The main difference now is when that happens I know not to believe what I see. I am much stronger and that demon has no power over me.

rockstar lover · 12-08-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rockstar lover

A few weeks ago I set a goal for myself...lose the last 25 lbs by the time I turn 35 years old. So far I'm down 8 lbs

So I'm down 10 lbs with 4.5 weeks left

It'll be tough around Christmas time with the family...but hopefully my willpower doesn't run out!

ruffryder · 12-08-2012, 11:43 AM

hello Healthies!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

I hope everyone is doing well..
Good job to everyone!

sylvie · 12-08-2012, 04:56 PM

Anya,

So miss you!

Thank you for that and you also inspire ME!
i sooo hear you though, i cant have things hanging around either..
Cant tell you how many times i say to myself i can handle it, so the children can have something and then before you know it i'm filling my garbage can in tears and being hard on myself..

::: squishy hugs :::

girl_dee · 12-11-2012, 10:38 AM

Weekly weigh in ~

still at same weight, no loss no gain.

i'll take it!

Enjoying the Atkins way and adding some fruit and more carbs daily, but nothing processed.

i'm proud of myself!

Have a great day everyone!

Miss Scarlett · 12-11-2012, 11:30 AM

That's great Dee...half the battle is building rather than beating ourselves up.

I'm pleased at my own recent progress in that as of this morning having shed 14 of the 20 lbs I regained over the summer. Looking forward to getting back in to my "almost skinny" jeans...LOL See my weight loss doc on Friday...I just love that man.

Andrea · 12-12-2012, 07:35 AM

I am here to pat myself on the back.

I am eating healthy and getting in some exercise, in spite of events attempting to dissuade me.

I did indulge in Sprouts vanilla sandwich creme cookies last night but stopped when the need for them eased. I think I ended up eating six. It felt good to 'hear' my need, find a solution, and then 'hear' when to stop. I call this progress.

Now if only I had this type of control of the events pulling me in other directions.......

rockstar lover · 12-22-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rockstar lover

So I'm down 10 lbs with 4.5 weeks left

It'll be tough around Christmas time with the family...but hopefully my willpower doesn't run out!

As of today I'm down 15 lbs

I've got 2.5 weeks until my birthday. I probably won't make my goal of losing 25 lbs. But....20 is now the new 25!! I'm shooting for 20 folks!

Miss Scarlett · 12-22-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rockstar lover

As of today I'm down 15 lbs

I've got 2.5 weeks until my birthday. I probably won't make my goal of losing 25 lbs. But....20 is now the new 25!! I'm shooting for 20 folks!

Awesome!! Congratulations and I hope you achieve your original goal!!

11-27-2012, 12:54 PM	#1
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11-29-2012, 08:51 AM	#2
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11-29-2012, 11:09 AM	#3
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11-29-2012, 12:24 PM	#5
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12-04-2012, 02:02 PM	#7
curlyredhead Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Female to Male "Straight" Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Taken Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 385 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 644 Thanked 893 Times in 265 Posts Rep Power: 5285385	To a Healthy Life and Prosperous New Year So as most of you know I am very physically active. I do triathlons, marathons, and lots of cycling. Well at this time of the year its now the "Off Season" alot of us become lazy because of the holidays etc. I have a horrible sweet tooth. I am planning on keeping it at bay. I am having some major surgery at the end of this year. So as my plan is, I will be taking probably most if not the entire season off of training in 2013. So with that being said, my coach and no nutritionist is going to be setting up a meal plan for me. I just started this new system yesterday and so far I am feeling more energized. It's the Paleo Diet "Caveman Diet" I am on a modified version due to medical reasons. The goal is to keep me lean but lose as much body fat as I can. I am going to start a transformation album so everyone can see my progress.

11-29-2012, 12:02 PM	#4
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12-04-2012, 01:28 PM	#6
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12-22-2012, 10:54 AM	#9
Miss Scarlett Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: . Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: . Posts: 5,530 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,478 Thanked 12,947 Times in 3,419 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	One thing I discovered is that anything without a firm waistband is my "enemy". I need that slightly restrictive reminder and it always feels so good when I drop a size. I still have a few of my old clothes, the ones that weren't fit to donate, and occasionally try them on as a reminder of my progress. But sometimes, depending on my mindset at the time, I still see the old me in the mirror...doesn't matter that the outfit is hanging off me, she's still there looking back at me. It's just like back in the 80s when I was in full blown bulimarexia and starved myself down to a dangerous and unhealthy weight...the near skeleton looking in the mirror saw someone far bigger than I'd ever been. The main difference now is when that happens I know not to believe what I see. I am much stronger and that demon has no power over me.

12-08-2012, 11:43 AM	#11
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12-08-2012, 04:56 PM	#12
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12-11-2012, 10:38 AM	#13
girl_dee Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: dee Relationship Status: Hitched up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livin’ the Dream Posts: 24,079 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,560 Thanked 54,829 Times in 13,908 Posts Rep Power: 21474874	Weekly weigh in ~ still at same weight, no loss no gain. i'll take it! Enjoying the Atkins way and adding some fruit and more carbs daily, but nothing processed. i'm proud of myself! Have a great day everyone!

12-11-2012, 11:30 AM	#14
Miss Scarlett Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: . Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: . Posts: 5,530 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,478 Thanked 12,947 Times in 3,419 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	That's great Dee...half the battle is building rather than beating ourselves up. I'm pleased at my own recent progress in that as of this morning having shed 14 of the 20 lbs I regained over the summer. Looking forward to getting back in to my "almost skinny" jeans...LOL See my weight loss doc on Friday...I just love that man.

12-12-2012, 07:35 AM	#15
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 14,918 Times in 3,020 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	I am here to pat myself on the back. I am eating healthy and getting in some exercise, in spite of events attempting to dissuade me. I did indulge in Sprouts vanilla sandwich creme cookies last night but stopped when the need for them eased. I think I ended up eating six. It felt good to 'hear' my need, find a solution, and then 'hear' when to stop. I call this progress. Now if only I had this type of control of the events pulling me in other directions....... __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.