4Mickeys
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- Jul 29, 2014
So far this week I have done really good. I am down a pound. I did not work out the beginning of the week because I was still off and being lazy.
- well done on the loss - some down time is important - it helps us recharge to hit it again.
Next week might be another rough one for me as a mom. My son gets his cast off on Tuesday. Then we will know what we are looking at. I just really what to know we made the right choice to not do surgery.
Good luck with your son's appointment I hope it all works out ok.
Lost 3 (so 50%) pounds since NY's day
great work!
Happy Saturday evening! Tomorrow is my last day off before returning to the daily grind. Cue floods of tears.
Oh - I feel you ... I really only have a week left before getting back into it - but I do have work with me that I have been putting off all break and it is really starting to stress me that I need to bite the bullet and get started or I will end up much more stressed in about 2 weeks. I am just loving the time off I am having at the moment.
Everyday I have been prepping meals! Which is a great thing.
Great work - that is some yummy meals you are prepping.
I'm taking things slow. I'm trying not to make too many big changes at once so I'm not overwhelmed. Right now I'm just focused on staying away from soda, junk food, and greasy fast food while upping my intake on water, vegetables and protein
Yep too many changes at once and we can get lost in them and it all gets too much - great plan
I work at a convenience store and any time I get tempted to cheat (outside of work too) I just point to whatever junk and say, "VILLIAN". People might think Im crazy but hey, it's working! Lol. I hope next month is just as fun.
that is hilarious!
Just got my 10 minutes in
great work you are managing to be quite consistent with this so far.
They placed as a team and from the ribbons it looks like they took 3rd
That is awesome - well done to your DD
1st I hate to admit but I am pretty happy with how I look so I don't feel very motivated to lose weight. Is this terrible? Like I don't think of myself OMG, you are amazing, like a model type of thing. But I feel pretty awesome for a 38 year old mum that works full time in IT. So while I do want the scale to go down tiny little bit more down this year, it's not really goal or priority. I am conflicting myself - I look at the mirror and I feel pretty awesome about the weight loss and progress done, I am very content. And than, trying to convince myself I need to diet is just not happening right now
No it is not terrible!!! I know u have been working very hard towards your goals of a healthy body and lifestyle and there is nothing wrong to also want to feel like a hot mamma at the same time lol. Be proud of your achievements - us women are not always good at doing that. If you are feeling happy at the moment maybe just focus on consolidating your maintenance plan and those 2 pounds may take care of themselves or in a couple of months without the start of the year pressure you could focus on them then if u really decide they havd to go. I love that time each night u have with your son - so make sure u aren't too tired and cranky to enjoy it - trust me it all goes by so fast
So what I am saying. Well I don't really know yet! I am making it up as I go haha.
You r not alone there But I know you will get there because I know u will persevere until u do.
I am not very good at setting up monthly goals and keep changing them but being part of this forum is very helpful for me. Thanks @4Mickeys for making me think
I think it is a good thing to be flexible, reflect and change or adjust goals if they are not working for you - what is the point in following a goal that is not right for you and setting yourself up to feel like failure at the end of the month - its much better to reframe, replan, regroup and approach it with positivity. And you are welcome for the thinking nudge - that is what I am here for - you also always post lots of great things that make me think about my journey as well
Hey guys I'm a marathoner!!!!
Can I just say I am completely in awe of what you have achieved - be proud of yourself and celebrate your success, Superhero.
Sorry for being so absent, once again... I meant to post a long reply today, but then ended up being so busy with stuff around the house (as well as going for my Sunday run) that I was happy to be away from the computer. I spend too much time surfing the net and today made the resolution to severely limit online time for the rest of the month. I will pop in here as you are always motivating me. But I really need to spend far less time on electronic devices!
That is funny - I have also been thinking in the last week about how much time I and my kids spend on electronic devices! So good for you for trying to limit it and embrace activity instead - although I do miss your chatter when you are away.
I have shocked even myself by staying low carb, not even 1 cheat, for a full 8 days and get this -
I am down 10 pounds!
So I am 100%
Well done 10 pounds is a huge loss
Negative- my (self diagnosed) knee bursitis/tendinitis isn't getting better, and it's been 9 days, I'm getting worried I may need to see a doctor I'm in a lot of pain, and caring for a 3 month old and 2 year old when I can hardly walk is really hard, it's getting me down...but right now I am just focusing on my eating habits, hopefully the extra weight will continue to fall off and my knees will heal as I get lighter.
Hope that knee feels better soon - and do make sure to go to the Doctor if it doesn't resolve soon
As for my goal of losing 5lbs, I've already lost 2 since Jan 1st, so I'm at 40%!
Awesome - some solid progress towards your goal
don't know what it was, but I had a major hunger attack around 7:00. I thought I was going to murder someone lol. Crazy, awful thoughts entered my head, most of them involving cheeseburgers and fries. I wanted to cheat... but hey, I didn't! I fought the villains and I won.
My boyfriend went to subway and I had a six inch on wheat with all the veggies and a chicken breast. No mayo or cheese. Filled me up and I didn't cheat. Guilt free and feeling good
But I'm sure the hunger pangs will get angry and strike again...
for fighting those food villains - well done Superhero!
Good morning! I hope the rest of you slept better than me
Sorry that you didn't sleep well - it must have been going around I didn't either - something was disturbing the neighbours dog - whilst he wasn't barking I could hear him moving around a lot - which had me wondering why - because he usually so good - also I have had a sore knee - and I don't know why - so my anxiety kicks in when that happens so my sleep was also disturbed by me waiting to not wake up! crazy I know.