Kaos 2 Weight Loss http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703 weight loss en All rights reserved Weight loss extrapounds v2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 1440 http://www.extrapounds.com/images/avatars/users/jennifer9703.gif Avatar http://www.extrapounds.com/ 100 100 weight loss Oct 13 http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/362913/oct-13 <P>Ok, so I made it to Day two and that was about it!!!&nbsp; I had a crazy week and I let it take me over!!&nbsp; How do you stay on track with eating when&nbsp; you are running around at work and even after work!?!?&nbsp; How do you stay focused!?!?&nbsp; I lost it this week!! But, on a good note, I have not given up and am gonna strive to do better this week.&nbsp; I have been thinking about this for months and now that the weather is getting colder and I will soon not be able to walk outsdie, I am joining a gym.&nbsp; I know that i have to schedule exercise into my week cause my schedule changes weekly, but id I am proactive, I can pre schedule my work outs in, like&nbsp; i do aappointments.&nbsp; as for wating I want to stay under 1200 cals a day adn make sure I track and log all my food for the day.....we shall see</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/362913/oct-13">Comments(0)</a> 362913 Tuesday, October 30, 2007 23:03:12 Day 2 http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/361532/day-2 So it is Day two and I need to comment on Day 1....I am paying more attention to when and how I eat and I found some things out yesterday.....I went to the grocery store to get lunch (salad) an groceries and by the tiem I got out of the store I was starving!!!!&nbsp; So, I need to make sure that i have healthy snacks and such to snack on so I am not filling my mouth with junk!!!!&nbsp; Also, night time....kills me...I never used to eat at night and in the last few months I have and I know I have to break that bad habit....i am a salt person so i am not eathing sweets at ngiht but more carbs...so i need to wein myself off of eating at night and if i feel i need to eat.....make it healthy...last night was not too bad, i had chips (7) and fresh salsa.....ok now onto today!!&nbsp; I am pretty proud of myself, i wasnt feeling like walking this morning but i put that out of my mind and just did it and now i feel better for it!&nbsp;&nbsp; i have to plan tonight because i will not be home for dinner cause i have a meeting so i need to have a good healthy snack before i go and then eat a sensible meal after.....i am goign to eat lunch at home today...yum! <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/361532/day-2">Comments(0)</a> 361532 Wednesday, October 31, 2007 00:07:09 It Has BEGUN.... http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/361204/it-has-begun <P>Well, I work up with a great feeling.&nbsp; I broke out my new pedometer and went for a walk and ate a sensable breakfast and I have to say I am feeling good....My goals for the week..</P> <P>1. Move More</P> <P>2. Use the four "S"s to stay on track</P> <P>&nbsp;&nbsp; Stop - eating when I am full</P> <P>&nbsp; Size - cut portion sizes</P> <P>&nbsp; Slow - eat slower</P> <P>&nbsp; Sensible - make better choices</P> <P>3. Consider joining the gym</P> <P>4. Track everything I eat!!!!!!</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/361204/it-has-begun">Comments(0)</a> 361204 Wednesday, October 31, 2007 00:06:09 The Beginning............... http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/361130/the-beginning I have had it....I keep gaining and gaining and eating and eating and always have an excuse to eat what I want and I am fed up!! I am ready to commit and begin...Begin to feel better, loose weight, be more active and in control of my eating!&nbsp; I know it will be hard and it will take some change and sacrafice but no pain no gain...adn ultimatley that is what I want...no gain right!?!?&nbsp; I am going to take it week by week and instead of focusing on loosing the weight by getting on the scale, I am going to focus on eating better-making better&nbsp; choices-honest better choices, take what I eat and move more, every day.........I need this....I have done every diet and even though they work, they dont last and I have even been on Phentermine and, yes, that worked but it made me crazy and I gained the weight back....I need to do this long term and the right way...the healthy way....Lord I have my work cut out for me....and so it begins............ <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/361130/the-beginning">Comments(0)</a> 361130 Wednesday, October 31, 2007 00:05:21 Weight Watchers Anyone???? http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/83142/weight-watchers-anyone <p>I am thinking about joining WW again.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;I am not really into the meeting thing, but I do liek the online WW and I was wondering if any of you have had any success with WW?&nbsp; </p> <p>Which WW program are you on, the points or the Core?&nbsp; </p> <p>Do you like it? Is it working?</p> <p>HELP!!!!</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/83142/weight-watchers-anyone">Comments(2)</a> 83142 Tuesday, November 1, 2005 00:09:09 Off Track this Weekend http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/78597/off-track-this-weekend <p>Well, let me say it again--Weekends are the Worst!!&nbsp; I actually did really bad this weekend to noones fault but my own.&nbsp; I want home to my parents house to visit and the home cooking and home make cookies just kicked my butt!!&nbsp; I had no control this weekend for some reason!!&nbsp; I could just kick myself!!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>But ya know what, I there is nothing I can do about it now, it is done I overate this weekend, time to move on.&nbsp; Time to get back opn track!! I am spending my lunch hour every day this week at the gym!! No excuses, the gym!!&nbsp; I am not eating out or eating any fast food, period!!&nbsp; Time to get seroius and take control. </p> <p>The thing that I dont get is that I am a control freak with almost everyting in my life but for some reason, I dont have control over my eating or overeating.&nbsp; I dont get it.</p> <p>Lets see what this week will bring...</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/78597/off-track-this-weekend">Comments(0)</a> 78597 Sunday, October 30, 2005 22:03:10 Weekends R the Worst!! http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/75018/weekends-r-the-worst <p>I really hate weekends, I know it sounds crazy!!<img src="http://www.extrapounds.com/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/confused_smile.gif" /></p> <p>Weekends are so much harder for me to stay on track than during the week.&nbsp; From the non-scheduled days, to the eating out/In, drinking, parties, adn everything else, I am very strained to stay on track.&nbsp; Does anyone have any suggestions with staying on track during the weekends and all the events and temptations the weekends bring?</p> <p>I did mow that lawn this weekend and did some Yard work, which helped burn some cals.&nbsp; I know that once the cold weather comes it is going to be hard to be active, so I have made a list of indoor projects that need to be done.&nbsp; This will keep me active during the winter months.</p> <p>This weekend was OK for me.&nbsp; I went out with the girls Friday night for dinner, drinks and dancing.&nbsp; Knowing this I ate really well through out the day on Friday and made smart chioces for the dinner.&nbsp; I did drink some beer, which I love!!&nbsp; but I danced it off, I hope!!&nbsp; The rest of the weekend was so-so for the eating, didnt do really well but I am trying to get better at my weekend behavoirs!!!</p> <p>Today-Monday I am doing well and keeping on track,&nbsp;I didnt get ot the gym, as planned, but will be making it up tomorrow.&nbsp; I need to stick with the gym routine to make it a habit!! Esp before the holiday tempations!!&nbsp; Halloween is not really a problem for me...I am not really into sweets, it is the regular food that gets me....meat, potaoes, pasta and the portion size.</p> <p>Well off to a good start!!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/75018/weekends-r-the-worst">Comments(0)</a> 75018 Monday, October 31, 2005 00:09:16 Weigh in Day http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/74232/weigh-in-day <p>Well, I didnt loose this week but I didnt gain any weigh.&nbsp; Gotta give credit for consistency.&nbsp; I have not been very good this week and know I was off track,.</p> <p>Time to crack down and get seroius!!</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/74232/weigh-in-day">Comments(0)</a> 74232 Monday, October 31, 2005 00:06:14 Loosing Focus Not Weight http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/74228/loosing-focus-not-weight <p>I am in a rut, I worked out twice this week but my eating has bee sporatic and depressing.&nbsp; I have the desire to loose weight but not the will power.&nbsp; I really need to re group and refocus but it seems that life just gets in the way.&nbsp; There is always something that takes my focus off of my weight loss.&nbsp; I love food and love to eat, will I ever be able to eat what I want, when I want?&nbsp; Will being thinner really make me happy....well, yes, but at what cost.&nbsp; I need to really do better planning and sitck to what I plan out for meals. I need to saty away from FF resturants and eat fresh more.&nbsp; I feel like I am going in 5 different directions with my weight loss and not sure what is working and what isnt.&nbsp; </p> <p>I want to do it on my own, I cant afford Jenny Craig and Have doen WW, but I tend to get lazy about the tracking, so I have been trackin gmy food on Extra, trying to keep my Cal in take down, but who knows!?!?!&nbsp; </p> <p>Well, I hope to refocus...again this weekend....and get back on track....I really need to be aware of the choices I make in food and stop trying to reason with myself.&nbsp; </p> <p>Any advice on what might help?&nbsp; </p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/74228/loosing-focus-not-weight">Comments(0)</a> 74228 Monday, October 31, 2005 00:06:14 Tuesday and still Trying http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/73045/tuesday-and-still-trying Well, I went to the gym yesterday and had a great workout.&nbsp; I watched and tracked my calorie intake and drank plenty of water.&nbsp; Lets see what today will hold. <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/jennifer9703/comments/73045/tuesday-and-still-trying">Comments(0)</a> 73045 Monday, October 31, 2005 00:03:09