Weight Issues and Support - Page 2

TKDLady · 08-11-2007, 08:04 PM

Sounds like your energy level is increasing. Good for you. Keep it up!

PepsiChic · 08-12-2007, 08:56 AM

luba i wish you all the very best of luck in your goal to loose weight.

breaking the habit of not doing something must be very very difficult, i really admire you for determination!

Luba · 08-12-2007, 09:04 AM

I can't believe my eyes, I've lost TWO pounds! I had to check the scale three times to be sure!

Now while I'm happy about that, I know that as I age, it is harder to take the pounds off, so I'm just going to be content with the trying to keep going whether the pounds come off fast or slowly.

When I used to go to the gym which is gone now, the trainer there said that people joined in January and when the weight didn't fall off quickly, most were gone by mid-February. That sure was the truth, my gym buddy at the time and I witnessed that very fact. So I'm just going to plow along and do the best I can no matter how long it takes me to lose the weight. I will be happy if progess is good, but I will also be content that I am looking after my body in the best way I know how. I'll just keep trying, with tkdlady on my side how can I lose....uh, actually, to lose is what I want!

...the weight I mean. I can't thank you enough for your support, tkdlady, it is such a BOOST to me! I haven't experienced such daily support ever in my endeavours, and you are truly a great friend!

Since my last post yesterday afternoon while doing some mild aerobics while watching my English movie, I realized I was going from desire to desperation. I immediately gave myself kudos for the hard work during the week and making it through with 6 glasses of water totally.The only snack I had was an apple and 30 more peanuts. I even ate a smaller version of my supper; I believe all the water I drank had curbed my appetite. This Saturday was a truly wonderful day because I was able to be true to myself and stay on course....

I believe losing weight is the same as abstaining from alcohol or drugs. Anything that we want to overcome is a DAILY job ( I don't want to use the word 'battle', it's too negative).

This morning I got up very early and exercised for 80 minutes while watching the last half of the football game; BC lost by one point. Oh well, at least I was 'in the zone' by then with sweating, so I felt great regardless!

TKDLady · 08-12-2007, 09:10 AM

A pound a week is a good number. But don't get discouraged if it takes 2 weeks sometimes. Perseverance is the main key. Keep your goal in sight and you will get there.

PepsiChic · 08-12-2007, 09:33 AM

the weight will come off faster as time goes on, 1 pound a week will soon turn into 2 or 3. As long as you keep at it, and do it in a healthy, monitored way you'll do just fine

i have complete faith in your ability

Luba · 08-12-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GamerGal

the weight will come off faster as time goes on, 1 pound a week will soon turn into 2 or 3. As long as you keep at it, and do it in a healthy, monitored way you'll do just fine

i have complete faith in your ability

Thank you for joining in the support, GG! I need all the help and encouragement I can get to keep going; tkdlady has been just AWESOME; her kind words and encouragement NEVER wavers, I am SO grateful!

Going for my third glass of water and it's still morning...

Luba · 08-12-2007, 08:16 PM

Normal Sunday breakfast from my husband; bacon, eggs, toast, and coffee.

I've been doing good for the rest of the day. Nutritional bar, carrots, an apple; cucumber with a medium helping of my casserole for supper. Only four glasses of water today; BUT it still curbed my appetite.

Today wasn't too hard at all! I wish all days were like this...not craving anything.

TKDLady · 08-12-2007, 09:06 PM

You are doing great. Keep up the positive attitude. You are eating healthier and that is good. You are exercising and that is great. Just remember how many years it took to put the pounds on. I needs to come off slowly to be a permanent thing. A pound a week is best. Fluctuating either way is okay once in a while and you will plateau but it will continue again after the plateau. Keep it up. I am here for you.

Weiser · 08-14-2007, 01:47 AM

i need to start eating healthy. my meals consist of burgers, pizza, fries and the odd meal at sukiyaki (japanese noodle bowl thingy), drinks are either booze or energy drinks. I don't remember the last time I had real vegatables or milk.

and still i gain no weight :S

Luba · 08-14-2007, 08:07 AM

Yesterday and this morning total two hours exercise. Drinking more water at work, but those little cups don't hold much...also don't think the Bosses would be too impressed if they constantly found me at the water cooler even if I told them I was trying to lose weight...

Good start for the week, I'm content!

jessicaabruno · 08-14-2007, 11:30 AM

May I join in because I feel that I need help in this department. Even though I'm at a good weight, but do need this.

Thank you.

Luba · 08-14-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jessicaabruno

May I join in because I feel that I need help in this department. Even though I'm at a good weight, but do need this.

Thank you.

Of course you can! We'll all support each other!

I committed a sin today! My wonderful friend, (five of us sit at the same table at coffee time) brought me a blueberry kolach in the shape of a piece of pie! mmmmmmmmm! Actually I'm quite proud of my accomplishments so far, so I just enjoyed every morsel!