I was 167.0 yesterday. I knew it wouldn't be great since I didn't exercise or track my food. But, it's total motivation for me to start this week off right. I packed a healthy breakfast and lunch for work. I am going to track all my food again and add exercise back since I can breathe a little better. 
Although, he may see a difference! Other people seem to notice changes when we don't. 
Food's been pretty decent and appetite been fairly low. I need to see if I messed something up on MFP my calories went up when I redid something so if I don't lose this week its because they really messed it up. I just put myself back to sedentary. I work and sometimes its active sometimes not much. Currently not very active. I'll keep it back where it was because realistically it isn't anymore than if I was home. Some walking here, some dishes there. Stuff like that.
It looks like it has been a quiet week here. I do not know why I am struggling so much, but determined to figure it out.
I absolutely think that when my house is a mess and I am disorganized that I eat more and less healthy. I think it's more that when my life is cluttered, my brain feels cluttered, which leads to stress and bad choices.To think about for today....
Do you think clutter 'causes' weight gain? Or impedes your ability to lose?
http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/lose-clutter-lose-weight-peter-walsh-book/story?id=30322571
BTW there are lots of articles on this topic if you are interested in reading more.
Great job in January! I hope it is a successful February!I'm back at 183 so a total of 7lbs in Jan. I'll have to focus on that, I made my goal, instead of the fact that that was all in the first 2weeks, lost nothing the last 2! So need to step it up a bit. I worked a little harder on my workout today, jogged (slowly, but my legs felt it) for a bit today on the treadmill and I am not a runner. My Feb goal is the same, 5lbs. And I'll add drinking more water plain, without adding things to make it taste better.
Glad that knee is cooperating!Started out today at 167 pounds...the lowest I've been since I started towards my goal. It motivated me to get to the gym! I figure that the less I weigh, the easier it will be to run
. I started with some weight training (a little arms, chest and legs) to warm up. Apparently it worked because I ended up going 3 miles in just over 40 minutes
. Certainly not my best time or pace, but it IS the best I've done since I've been cleared to run again. So far, the knee is doing fine
.
Great job getting that walk in. I hope you are feeling better!
Hope you are feeling better Jill. I am right there with you on the clothes...but if I don't lose some soon I am not going to have a choice. I feel so sad and frustrated with myself, but that is a waste of energy so time to do something about it! I hope it's a great February for you!Omgsh, I woke up with a terrible cold. I should've known last night when I fell asleep on the couch at 8:00! I just told DH that I am chilled, therefore, I want to eat warm filling food. Stuffed shells was on the menu for today, so I did splurge and have a couple. I didn't feel well enough to workout and figure that my body just needs rest, so I'm not expecting a loss this week.
Good for you for going walking and hope you feel better soon!
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Happy Groundhog's Day and thanks to Phil for bringing us an early spring
So, as mentioned above, I have a stupid cold. I'm going to try to get some form of exercise in, but I don't want to push it. I know I need rest. Unfortunately, I'm not too hopeful for a loss while I'm sick and not exercising. I'm still tracking calories, but it's just not the same.
I am excited for February, though. Seeing a decent loss in January really has me motivated to get back in some pants that I used to wear to work. I refuse to buy new clothes when with some hard work I can fit in the clothes I already have.
Well, DH just went to sleep before he has to leave for work, DS9 just walked in from a friend's house and needs to eat, and DH12 just handed me a paper I need to "read and sign" from school. All at the same time. Convenient for DH, right?!?!Off to do what a mom's gotta do...
Have a great night
Jill
I do eat breakfast. It is the one time I really miss gluten. I have to be careful with dairy as well--so no yogurt or oatmeal for me. We have started making corn tortillas from scratch--really easy and takes about 10 minutes, so going to look at alternating an egg wrap and breakfast cookies. Again, for me it is all about the planning--which I keep failing at!
I get that 'I want to save my calories attitude' too, but then it usually backfires.
When I was running a lot I woke up hungry too.
A healthy breakfast and lunch definitely encourage a healthy dinner!
Feel better Jill! You can get back on track once you are feeling better. I find that when I have a cold things taste different, so I know I definitely eat differently as well.I do eat breakfast. My first break of the day (planning period) is at 11:30, so I have no time to eat after 7:45 and before 11:30. I would starve! I take something with me to work so I can eat as close to school starting as possible so I am not ravenous at lunch. I usually have 2 hard boiled eggs and a yogurt or steel cut oatmeal and fruit. We usually eat dinner early since DH leaves for work at 5:30 pm. So we eat dinner at 4:30/5:00. Sometimes I eat something small before bed like yogurt, fruit, hummus and cucumbers, or a few pretzel thins. Sometimes I don't. So I am hungry in the mornings!
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Omgsh I have this terrible cold.It's gotten worse since the other day. Today I woke up and couldn't breathe through my nose, had a headache, sore throat, ear ache and my back aches. Oh, and I've sneezed about 2 billion times today. Kleenex and hand sanitizer (or hanitizer as my students call it) are my best friends. I'm a terrible sick person! I am so whiny, just ask DH.
I'll be honest. I've dropped the ball tracking food the last 2 days. I just haven't felt like it. I am going to give myself a break since I'm not feeling well and start back up as soon as I feel better. I'm just not eating right and not in the mood for cold things like yogurt, veggies, and hummus. I did manage to jump on the elliptical for 15 minutes yesterday. My only workout this week...
Well, enough whining! I hope everyone is still motivated and plugging along. I'll check back when I get a chance.
Jill
I hear you on the foot issues. I am so tired of battling my feet. I have been to p-t so many times. Trying some new stuff at home this time and praying that it does the trick. Hope it's going well at the gym.
I used to be 100% vegetarian, then the gluten issue happened. We eat mostly vegetarian at home, but I will eat meat out or when traveling. My favorite meal right now is roasted veggie fajitas with homemade soft corn tortillas. Yum!
Congrats on the loss!
Congrats!
Congrats!It's my weigh in day too. I'm down one pound to 147.0 3 more lbs to go for the month. 32 more to go total.
Sounds like a yummy and healthy super bowl party!
Yum! And congrats!
Thanks for sharing! I agree. If it were not for this group and another group I participate in, I would have completely quit. I know I am not having much success, but I am still here. Being 'brutally honest' with myself I am making some really bad choices, including choosing to fail, but by continuing to come back here and continuing to participate, I do believe I can turn it around.
Hope it's a good week!
Drink my water. Drink my water. Drink my water. Why is this so hard!!!!????
Hang in there Jill! You can do it!I have my notebook in front of me right now to start logging food! And, since I haven't exercised in over a week due to this stupid cold, I plan to get back at it today. Since I am still not feeling 100%, I am just going to do the elliptical or a DVD at home. I am going to add in strength training this week instead of all cardio.
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My weigh in this week was not pretty
I am thinking of joining a Dietbet. Has anyone ever done one? Any advice or opinions?
I am off to work and to a short week! Whoohoo! We don't have school Friday or Monday. Although, Friday is an inservice training for all staff. It should be a good training, though. We are having Alice Training, which is a training for an intruder/active shooter in the building. It's supposed to be a great training and also interactive so I won't be sitting there listening to people talk about data for 8 hours!
Anyhow, have a great Monday
Jill
But I know a lot of people have success with using it as an external motivator.You can get through February! Hope you made it to the gym!
History does not have to repeat itself.
I have to really watch the unrefined carbs, but if I am on plan even if I have an off day those extra pounds don't stay around for long. I hope you had a successful day!Hang in there! It sounds like you had fun!
Sometimes I think we need days with a little rest and a few more calories to shake things up!
Good morning.
hearts this weekend...Do you know which fats are healthy for your heart? Do you do anything to avoid unhealthy fats or incorporate healthy fats into your diet?
What does Oprah say--you can eat bread and lose weight....just not very much bread.
It really is all about portion/calorie control.I think the point was to show us that the typical portion we see today is MUCH larger than in the past. For instance, McDonald's is not that excited about you ordering a small fry anymore, and soda is sold in 20 ounce bottles.
I do not have any insight on points, but it does sound like you have spent some time thinking about how you are going to handle the evening. It is definitely not cheating--it is learning to work a special evening into your plan.
I was on plan, but still lacking in the exercise. Our little foster puppy is keeping us very busy. She was just spayed, so she has to have a cone on when we can't see her, and she is VERY energetic most of the other time. We are having a cold snap, so not getting outside much and she is bored. Our previous foster puppy was adopted this week along with one of his sisters. 
