Way to go Max! As you know, I'm working on that myself.
I had a similar victory yesterday morning when I couldn't finish my english muffin. Instead of forcing down the last couple of bites, I offered it up to my husband who needs the extra calories ; )
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
Way to go on your pact with your husband Betty Jo! That's a great victory to celebrate. And good for you Lori for jumping in and getting started again. Sometimes the hardest thing is to take the first step.
All that said...I've been thinking lately about a conversation Denise and Bee were having before the holidays about the "full button" and how it works. That kept tugging at me because mine seemed "broken" for a long time.
I've been trying to eat more mindfully and slowly lately. And today I had a small victory for myself. Granted, it's just a start but I have to start somewhere.
My husband invited me out to lunch today. That's a big deal for me because I never leave my office during the day. We went to a nice little Italian place and I had a salad of beautiful field greens and dressing on the side. For the first time in my life I didn't dump the dressing on the salad and I only used barely half of it. To be honest with myself, usually I'd order extra and use it all.
When my meal arrived the portion was huge. Instead of one piece of chicken (which is what the description sounded like) there appeared to be at least three huge pieces in the mix with the vegetables. I ate slowly and enjoyed every bite, but I still have about 3/4ths of my lunch in the fridge for tomorrow and the next day if I want it.
Sorry this is so long but I knew the people gathered here would understand. Unlike my sisters or the people I work with who would think I'm crazy for having the "full button" problem in the first place.
Max
"Courage...doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow."
Posts: 87 | Location: Georgia | Registered: March 17, 2004
Originally posted by Lori4squaremom: SO, I got up this morning, grabbed a bottle of water and my WATP DVD and did the 1 mile Express Walk.
Way to go Lori! What is the WATP DVD?
Hi bj,
WATP= Walk Away The Pounds, it is a series of exercise DVDs that use in home walking (you walk and march and kick, etc, in place) made by Leslie Sansone I have been using these DVDs since my journey first began in Sept. 2001. It is a GREAT low impact way to start and continue exercising.
Blessings,
Lori
Re-committing myself to a healthy lifestyle that will include regular (and increasing) exercise, and following the baby steps rule on food. 6/17/08
Posts: 3159 | Location: California | Registered: March 11, 2004
Since last August when I almost passed out at the gym, I haven't been exercising regularly. My exercise has been very sporadic....when I gain a pound or two, I'll exercise for a few days to get back down and then I stop again.... I know, bad, bad, bad! Well, I have been feeling the affects of not exercising regularly lately....more prone to injury, ache-y lower back and knees, getting out of breath with mild exertion, etc. I also have gained a couple more pounds, and knew that I HAVE to get back to my regular healthy routines, and back to weightloss. I was going to start everything when the National Body Challenge starts on the 14th, but last night when I was going to bed I realized...why wait?!? SO, I got up this morning, grabbed a bottle of water and my WATP DVD and did the 1 mile Express Walk. Now it has been probably since mid-November since I last did ANYTHING remotely physical and I have to tell you, I was huffing and puffing through that video! (Very sad how fast you get out of shape!)
BUT I did it! I did the one mile, and tomorrow will get up and do it again! Just had to report.
Blessings,
Lori
Re-committing myself to a healthy lifestyle that will include regular (and increasing) exercise, and following the baby steps rule on food. 6/17/08
Posts: 3159 | Location: California | Registered: March 11, 2004
I'm not at all sure I'm posting this in the right place but wanted to share a little progress from today.
Hubby and I have been working on changing our eating habits to healthier for about a week now. Today we were in a wonderful shop that has beautiful fruits and veggies. We were enjoying choosing some of them when an old habit raised its head. This shop has wonderful gourmet candy and other baked goodies too. We are both chocoholics and whenever we shop in this particular market we always grab a bag or two of something covered in chocolate and take it home with us. Well today I knew that wasn't going to happen. So I suggested that we each choose one or two small pieces of our favorite chocolate, eat it in the parking lot, taking none of it home with us. Each of us chose two small, .375 oz. Ghirardelli chocolate squares. We sat in the parking lot eating them very slowly and enjoying it immensely. We made a pact that we will no longer eat this type of goody unless visiting this particular store and it is over thirty miles from our home. We are only there about once a month.
I've always been an all or nothing person. When dieting I would never have considered eating or enjoying chocolate. But since reading KD's books I realize I was depriving myself and setting my self up for failure with my previous methods.
After returning home I was reading the Babystep101 thread someone graciously bumped up. I found this written by Denise: Resist it at the grocery store and you only have to resist it once. Bring it home and you have to resist it every hour of the day.
It made me feel so good that we had "resisted" our normal habit. Although we did have a small amount of chocolate, it was still a very big baby step of achievement for us!
I've lost two pounds since Thanksgiving!!! I've cut my calories down to between 1200-1300 per day and I am eating 5 small meals a day to help keep my blood sugar stable (I have low blood sugar). I'm supposed to be eating 6 small meals a day but I just can't seem to work that in.
Anywhoo, I'm feeling really great with the 5 small meals and THEY ARE BALANCED and NUTRICIOUS!! I am also entering my food info into fitday so I pretty confident that I am getting my daily requirements. AND as long as I am feeling good (even wake up feeling good), that is a very good sign.
Now I just need to go to the (ANOTHER) doctor about my hip/leg joint!!
Anywhoo, I feel like I am back in the saddle and I have a plan AND I have a good mental attitude. I'm even more proud that I am able to feel this way during winter and during these food ladden Holidays!!!!
I think that rewards are really personal because it's all about what motivates you. I have rewarded myself with a pedicure, lots of cd's over the last 18 mos., workout clothes and dvd's, candles, other clothes. Lots of ladies on the board use time for themselves as a reward but I'm remembering you are single so you may be like me and that isn't such an special treat.
The way I usually do it is looking at things a week at a time so maybe think about assigning a point value to each one and if you reach a certain point level, give yourself the reward. Most of yours look like you could earn a point a day so maybe if you got 35 out of 40 points, give yourself the reward. Try not to set yourself up for perfection...reward yourself for improvement not perfection.
Originally posted by p7eggyc: Those baby steps all look doable and excellent choices. Do you want to think about rewarding those behaviors along the way in some fashion? Peg
Looks good WCA! Don't despair if you don't lose the weight a particular month...just keep plugging. Weight loss doesn't always happen in nice neat lbs/period ways. I would lose 3 and then lose 1 and then lose none, etc. It did eventually average out to be about 1-2 lbs a week so you are on the right track.
Those baby steps all look doable and excellent choices. Do you want to think about rewarding those behaviors along the way in some fashion?
I have posted this plan all over my place. Thought it might be a good idea to post it here as well.
Weight Loss Plan:
Goal: Lose 75 pounds in a year and a half. 4 pounds/month must be lost to meet this goal.
November Baby Steps: * Walk instead of driving when possible * Take at least one walk/day * While watching tv, do a few exercises * Eat at least one serving of veggies/day * Drink 8 glasses of water/day * Eat out only on the weekends
November Accountability: Week 1: one pound lost y or n Week 2: one pound lost y or n Week 3: one pound lost y or n Week 4: one pound lost y or n
Fat Fat weekend My sister in law had a housewarming - there was nothing that wasn't loaded with calories and fat. Truly nothing. I did pretty okay considering - walked away from that room enough to not be a piggie. Also I ate before I went there. So I wasn't starving. Worked pretty well.
Posts: 8 | Location: toronto | Registered: August 03, 2005
I'd love to hear about your plans and how they have come to work for you. I'm still just trying to baby step my way to my own hoge-poge that will work for me. I'm trying to stay focused but lately work as been kicking my behind, making everything harder. Luckly I have had great fiance/family/friend support. Especially my fiance. He's up for anything and helps remind me why I want this when things seem bad.
Anyway send all your hard earned knowlegde this way!!
Originally posted by mountaingirl: I couldn't find one plan that was everything I needed, so I found my own way, which is how I tend to do everything. Takes longer but I find it more satisfying overall!
Ditto that for me. I haven't had success trying to follow a commercial program like Weight Watchers. It seems like anything that requires me to count calories or points just ends up driving me nuts. I do journal my food every day but I don't count calories/points.
Posts: 7787 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
Hey Heather, Sorry, I rarely check this thread and I didn't know you were asking for help until today! How are things going now? Are you still looking for a plan? I pretty much invented the one I am using - you know, an amalgam of things that are working well for me. I'd be happy to share, if you want. I couldn't find one plan that was everything I needed, so I found my own way, which is how I tend to do everything. Takes longer but I find it more satisfying overall!
Lynne
Posts: 1104 | Location: NH | Registered: February 28, 2005
Well guys, I've had a great yet sucky couple of days. Work this week hasn't gone well. I was behind by so much that I had to stay until 6:00pm on Friday to finish. Normally Fridays are my early days, ending around 1:30pm. My fiance even came up to help me finish. I wasn't prepared to works so long so I totally pigged out at lunch and dinner! I haven't eaten well today either.
I've been working on my perfectionist issues (all-or-nothing, avoidance, procrastination, etc) and it's caused me some stress. It's hard not to get down when things don't go as planned or to remind myself that baby steps and small victories count for some much in life.
The great part is that I was able to keep a good out look during the whole affair. I didn't whine or sulk or get depressed. Well not too depressed. It's been hard though. I've snapped at Jason a couple of times but luckly he's understanding and accepted my appologies graciously. We are planning to take our baby (Candy our year and a half old dog) on a walk. She loves it and it gives us talking time without distractions like TV.
I'm still trying to find a plan/program that works for/with me. I've been thinging of looking into Weight Watchers and I want to know what those of you who are on it think of it. I'm not good at counting calories but my ability to portion control is decent. Any advise would be great.
