thursday -just because I can't think of a good title.
Doing ok on the exerercise front, but not so well on the food issues. I'm avoiding most of the junk food -simply because I refused to buy it & bring it home - but overeating at meal times. I know it, but can't seem to stop it.
Been a little depressed lately. Think I mentioned that before briefly. Just not worth talking about, really. Anyway, adding to it, I lost a tooth filling & today the pain finally drove me to the dentist chair. Now I have 3 more appointments in the next 2 months to look forward to. Ugh!
Made me laugh kinda when I looked at the prescriptions they gave me. Both are required to be taken every 6 hours. One of them with food & the other on an empty stomach, of course. Just makes life more interesting, I guess.
At least with a sore tooth, I didn't eat as much today. Something positive anyway. Okay, I'm off to walk the dogs & get ready for more meds & bed.
Hello? oh hi, it's YOU again? Aren't you the same 5 pounds that I lost last week? And two weeks before that? I mean, not to be rude or anything, but I kind of thought I'd seen the last of you & here you are sitting on my belly & butt again. I like feeling popular, but really, coming back to see me every 2 weeks is getting a little ..... well a little frustrating, frankly. Let's make a deal, shall we? You skip on out of town & I'll do my best to send a few more pounds your way. That way you won't feel lonely or have any desire to come back repeatedly, my ehm "dear" fat.
I need to change something up. As you can probably tell, I'm playing around with losing & gaining the same 5 pounds and it's getting a little frustrating. I've been a little depressed, so it's hard to feel motivated to do extra workouts. I'm also craving comfort food, so that's not good. Probably the only reason it's 5 pounds instead of 10, is because money's been a little tight lately. I haven't been buying as much snack food. That's something at least. Anyway, hope you are having a good start to your week.
I made it to the gym & already walked 3 miles today, so that's good. Now if I could just avoid the munchies until bedtime, I'd be all set. LOL
Was up & down lst week. Week started out great, did extra time at the gym & ate fairly well. However, I ended up being lazy over the weekend. Still, looks like I managed to drop a couple of pounds, so I can't complain much. Just need to work harder this week.
I also need for the Easter bunnie to come back & pick up this excess candy! Ahem, he must have forgotten we're all dieting here? Oh my friend, darling willpower, where-oh-where are you hiding? I'd really like you to come hang out! Let's be best buddies. LOL
How are you handling the temptation of Easter goodies? I could use some suggestions.
Hi, how are you? Doing okay here. I'm finally making some progress again & reshedding that 10 pounds I lost & regained. Well, working on reshedding it. I've had 3 good days of exercise and I'm feeling more motivated than I have in months. Not eating perfect, but watching the portion sizes & leaving the kitchen when I'm finished eating so that I'm not tempted to overeat.
How are you doing? Noticed as I browsed the blogs that a lot of people are having motivation problems. Are you? How are you planning on getting re-motivated? Share your ideas, please!
Last week wasn't so good on the goals. At least I walked about 30 miles. I think that's the only thing keeping my weight steady right now. Actually, I'm positive of it. Ah well, it's a fresh week and I started out well.
I've drank nearly 90oz of water today & actually went to Curves twice. I was anxious this morning over some personal stuff, so I went to work off the stress. Then after dinner, I had to pick up my dd from her GED class & found myself pulling into Curves again.
Hi, how many meals & snacks do you typically eat in the day? A male friend was telling me that he lost nearly 60 pounds this past year because he only eats one meal a day -dinner- plus he has a tiny snack about an hour before bed. The snack is usually a handful of grapes or a couple slices of luncheon meat. I typically eat 2 meals plus a small snack but I've had to work my booty off to lose any weight. I've tried his one meal a day trick, but my body goes into starvation mode & I crave just about everything & anything by the end of the day! Even if I control my cravings & eat a decent portion then, I find myself stuffing extra calories in right before bedtime! BUMMER!
So what is working for you? I know I need to change things up, but not sure how.
Last Thursday, my twins turned 13 years old. I officially have 3 teenagers in the house now. Have mercy! Please take a moment of silence for my lost sanity. It shall be missed. **pause** LOL Anyway, their daddy had to attend class on their actual birthday so we decided to delay the "real" party. Instead, I took all the kids out for lunch, then baked a family favorite desssert. I also took the twins to the store to get some nailpolish & lipgloss, and then over to see a good friend of ours. On Friday, their daddy & I took the twins out for lunch. Then I took them shopping for a new outfit & over to a friend's house again. On Saturday, another meal out! Plus, time at the park to burn off some spare energy for the kids. We also had the official birthday party & cake! Phew! No wonder my weight loss is stalled?!
So here we are almost done with another week & I am still struggling. Craving sweet stuff & doing my best to avoid it. I've been to Curves -but didn't work out as hard as I can/should, but hey, at least I went? I know, sounds lame to me, too.
On a brighter note, I'm still walking daily. I have walked 12 miles so far this week, averaging about 4 miles a night. Pretty sure that's the only thing keeping the weight gain away! I was talking to a friend on the phone last night while I was walking. He was talking about motivation & willpower. I was moaning about not really having either. Then he asked what I was doing right then. EH duh? He already knew I was walking, that was included in the moaning & groaning about no willpower & the fact that I didn't want to be walking... but I was doing it anyway...but that doesn't count, because I walk every night whether I want to or not.....oh wait.... so I guess maybe I do have a little willpower & motivation after all? Hmmm... fancy that? Now that's worth celebrating! *No cake though!*
Hi, it's been an okay day. I've eaten a little too much, but it was popcorn and milk & cereal. So, I'm not going to beat myself up over it. At least it wasn't the bakery items I've been craving! Pretty sad when the bakery lady would see me coming down the aisle and automatically reach for a box to hold the goodies. Not going to mention the specific goodies, for fear it'll unleash your cravings, too! LOL
I've done fairly well on my goal chart today, too. The girls & I went to Curves earlier. I did extra time on the recovery boards to up my cardio workout.
I'm chewing gum now & avoiding the kitchen. About the best I can do until I get the munchie monster caged again.
How are you doing? Did you start your week off right? Feeling strong? Or like me, reading everybody else's blogs to kickstart your motivation?
Hi, it's been a rough couple of weeks or so. My head & heart have just not been on track and I hate to admit that I was eating way too much crap. Now that I've gained back about 10 pounds (mostly water weight?? please!??), I'm trying to get my game back.
My personal life sucks right now, but really I shouldn't use that as an excuse. It's been sucky for awhile and gaining the weight back will just depress me more. So get outta here lame excuses and let me lace up my walking shoes. I have my goal sheet ready, a couple of new workout dvds, my Curves, & lots of hills to walk up. Time to get moving again!
Sorry I haven't been around. I'm back to reading your blogs & lets see what spring will break us.
About the best I can do until I get the munchie monster caged again.