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Post by xenagoddess on Nov 21, 2005 21:19:20 GMT -5
I threw out 3 gallons of ice cream tonight!!! It and I could not live in the same house. Tomorrow is a new day.
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Post by jeannethequeen on Nov 22, 2005 16:03:14 GMT -5
WooHoo!! you kill that sugar monster!!! itty bitty NSV for me... I did not give in to the little voice that was telling me to eat a candy bar last night. I did eat a hamburger and mashed potatoes, but I didn't eat the chocolate. I know, baby steps
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Post by xenagoddess on Nov 22, 2005 19:24:10 GMT -5
I told my partner that is wasn't so much throwing out the ice cream but getting ride of a guaranteed 5 lbs. of weight gain. She was very supportive!
Also: All core today, no sugar and a bike ride to boot. One day at a time. I love this thread.
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Post by keliCAN on Dec 11, 2005 8:58:33 GMT -5
Oh, gosh, I SOOOOOOOOO belong in this thread!
I lost 35 pounds from January through May/early June of last year, and, until the past few weeks, I'd kept it off (that in itself being a victory for me, since my history -- and the reason I eventually stopped dieting -- was that I'd diet to lose twenty pounds, then gain thirty.
Well, the past month or so, I've been gaining -- about five pounds back -- and my eating is getting out of control again. I think just reading what you all have written on this thread is already helping. Of course, I've binged already this morning.
Welll, I can't change that. I can opt for an orange and a glass of skim milk for lunch, though, instead of the kind of thing I've been heading for.
P.S. Marcia -- I LOVE your lady on the scale ;-)
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Post by wdwbarb on Dec 27, 2005 10:00:17 GMT -5
I'm so glad I found this thread! I lost 30 pounds in 4 months one year ago on Core (after 15# in 8 months on Flex) but it's been just about a year and no loss. Recently about 8 pounds have found their way back. I want to continue to lose but just can't seem to succeed. I try to figure out what's different now but can't find the right thing to get me going again. I was within 10 pounds of my WW goal. Have any of you in the same boat found the magic pill to make Core start working again? My good intentions haven't gotten me anywhere.
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Post by dennes on Dec 27, 2005 16:12:41 GMT -5
One thing that helps me is if I remind myself how good I feel--more energy, more focused, etc--when I'm on CORE.
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Post by keliCAN on Dec 27, 2005 19:24:51 GMT -5
I think I'm back "on" The day to get back on was yesterday, and, except for the thought of a sausage biscuit when I drove past Hardees early yesterday morning (I did catch myself before pulling in ;D), I've been doing okay. I've been hungry, eating more, but I remember I did that for a couple of weeks when I first started last year. And I figure this is almost like starting over I've re-gained about ten pounds over the past couple of months Well, I did visit an out-of-town WW meeting last week, and we were reminded to focus on what we'd lost, not on what we'd re-gained over the holidays. I think I'm already starting to feel better -- is that possible, or is it only in my mind? Well, I guess it doesn't really matter.
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Post by wdwbarb on Dec 28, 2005 11:16:14 GMT -5
I did very well yesterday - even finished baking some cookie dough that was in the fridge and didn't eat any cookies! My motivation came from wearing clothes that were a bit tight. I can't wait for that feeling that I really need to buy some new clothes because the ones I have on are too baggy!
Thanks keliCAN and dennes. It's nice to know there are others fighting (and winning!) the same battles.
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Post by keliCAN on Jan 2, 2006 9:58:45 GMT -5
How's everyone doing? Me, I've been back OP for one week again! My portions are way too big again -- but I remember that I was eating A LOT my first couple of weeks when I initially started last January, so I figure this is kind of like starting over. I've also found myself eating when I'm not hungry, but I remember doing that at the beginning, also. But those problems gradually began to take care of themselves as I continued to follow the program and pay more attention to what/when/where/why/how I was eating, so I'm going to just work on staying focused on what I'm doing and trust the program to do what it did before. Well, tonight's weigh-in, so we'll see if I've done as well as I think I've done
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Post by jeannethequeen on Jan 10, 2006 19:25:51 GMT -5
trudging along here. I moved at the end of November to my own house!!! Which is really exciting, but much further from my job. and because of the cost of commuting, DH and I have been driving together and then he goes downtown on the subway. But that means I am working 10 hour + days! Granted they let me flex my time and have a day off, but it's tough staying OP when you leave at 7am and get back home around 9pm.
So that said, I am doing what I can. I brought sneakers to work and I walk on the treadmill in the basement while I wait for DH most days. Of course, not today. I just couldn't force myself. I wish I was really into solo exercising like some people are, but I am really a team sport kind of girl. Unfortunately, my new schd doesn't really allow for that. or at least I haven't figured out how yet.
I am trying to stay optimistic and lose my last 20#
I can do it. Ijust have to be smart enough to figure it out!
Good luck to everyone. I'll keep checking back in here when I can. It's nice to see that we are in this together and that there are others who are struggling. Sometimes I feel like I am the only one who is constantly slipping...
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Post by girliepurple on Jan 11, 2006 8:50:46 GMT -5
Jeanne - sure sounds like you're trying to me. Don't give up, you have some good ideas. You're in a new tough situation right now and you're thinking of ways to adjust to it, good for you! And just to let you know ... no, you are not the only one who slips!! I feel like I've been on an ice slick since May! ;D
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Post by jeannethequeen on Jan 11, 2006 12:01:07 GMT -5
Thanks Cathy, I'm hanging on... Last night I was at work until 8pm waiting for DH to show up and drive home. That said, we were out of gas and starved so we stopped at the only on-off rest stop on the way. The available food choices were popeyes or burger king. Neither was particularly appetizing so I picked a chicken sandwich at BK. I could have gotten a salad with grilled chicken, but it didn't look so hot and I was too tired and hungry to care. I used 12 AP for the sandwich and I am moving on with me life! Today I WILL get down stairs and on that treadmill and I will do more than 20 min. I am aiming for 40. I can't run (bad knee) but I will shuffle as fast as I can! ;D Good luck everyone! Sometimes it feels good to come clean with your 12pt sandwich
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Post by katelight on Jan 12, 2006 8:26:35 GMT -5
Jeanne, could you pack some food to go? Even a couple pieces of fruit, or some cut up vegies would help. I know fast food is really hard to make great choices because the choices are so poor. You will get a good routine going and you will be back on track in no time. Good luck.
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Post by Sherry on Jan 16, 2006 9:17:06 GMT -5
Hi Everyone,
I guess I'm in the same boat. I've been more maintaining since October and I think my problem is that I'm very comfortable at my current weight. Yes, I did gain a couple of pounds over the holidays, but did manage to re-lose all but 1 1/2 pounds of it.
At this point, I'm uncertain if I want to lose more or not? I think I would like the scale numbers to be lower, and I'm not at goal weight yet (I selected the highest for my height/age) but I can't seem to get motivated to seriously keep going downward. How do I get rid of that comfortable feeling and continue with sticking the core plan to reach goal?
I know I definitely need to work on a regular exercise of some sort. Since I have problems with my knees, I can't walk or do too much on my feet kind of exercise, but I do have a stationary bike sitting in my living room collecting dust. Maybe for now, I should just stay on my self maintenance plan, but REALLY focus on a regular exercise program. Committing to an allotted amount of pedaling time and sticking to it!
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Post by jeannethequeen on Jan 17, 2006 18:17:17 GMT -5
sherry, that sounds like a good plan to me. I have an exercise motivation problem too I have a perfectly good treadmill in teh basement of my hospital and I have to fight myself to get off my butt and go down there. If you could commit to the bike, you'd probably break your plateau. and thanks for the advice kate. I am packing fruits and vegi snacks, but they aren't so filling. right now I am going to eat a small salad and maybe pop a bag of popcorn to take in teh car for the ride home. today I was not so OP. it was my 2 yr anniversary at work and they brought me a cheesecake. argh. so I had a small slice. it was delish though and I enjoyed every bite mindfully I'll just have to count the points and scrimp some place else...
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