Last week I posted that I broke into the 170's, I was 179 to be exact. Today I am at 175.6! I like the number but I probably have not arrived there in the healthiest way. Between work stress and the fact that i went on my first date in almost 2 yrs on Monday night my appetite is not the best and when I do it it exits my body pretty fast(sorry that is TMI).
Jill
Summer Challenge Goals: 1) Walk 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week 2) Plan weekly menus
It was WW today and I told my leader I was NOT paying today. I weighed in and was back within 2 pounds of my WW goal weight which means I am free (don't have to pay) the rest of the month!!!! I was soooo excited and so was my favorite leader. I was down 1.8# even with eating out twice yesterday
It's been a while since I was "free" at WW. It feels so good. I am going to continue on the downward spiral of weight loss...no matter how slow it goes. I would like to say I will NEVER have to pay again...is that reasonable?
Kat
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Posts: 1068 | Location: Mount Vernon, WA | Registered: July 03, 2005
Up a 3 pounds from 4 weeks ago. Beginning afresh and anew. I'm at 245.5 I WILL NOT go to 250 EVER AGAIN!!!!! My first small goal is to get to 239! Thanks for this thread. I will try to use it for a little extra accountability.
stephanie
"Succeed! Because you have the opportunity to do so." - KD
Posts: 708 | Location: nashville | Registered: March 11, 2004
I'm up 2 as well, must be going around. I do seem to have an uptick about every 4 weeks that disappears with the next weigh-in, so I hope that this is that....
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Posts: 2868 | Location: Ohio | Registered: March 11, 2004
It is also possible that when you kind of over-do it or over-eat one day, you “naturally” or subconsciously, or consciously cut back and compensate for going over. Or when you start to grow out of your pants… you may “naturally” compensate, which is why getting rid of the pants that are too big… is good idea.
This all makes a lot of sense to me. We've talked before that I sort of got to a high weight and stayed put so maybe it is just about habits. I think that maybe I probably play mental games with myself that I am not doing enough, if I was being 'good' I would <fill in the blank>, etc. Gee...the perfectionism strikes again. I would really like to get to the place mentally that I believe that I know what I am doing and not doing everything perfectly and not tracking everything I eat and not weighing in regularly and whatever other nonsense crosses my brain does not equal gaining all my weight back. That would be really good. Really, really good....and this is a nice affirmation of that.
So many of you put much thought and strategy into balancing calories and exercise and I guess I sort of discount that I might not need to do that. That would be a blessing because I'm pretty darn sure it ain't gonna happen right now anyway. Not in my makeup or lifestyle I guess.
Originally posted by p7eggyc: I'm even further convinced that I am at a major, major set point because I have definitely not been eating clean and my body just keeps coming back to this weight.
I think that the theory of "set point" has largely been disproved.
“Set Point” might have some kernels of truth in that genetics and muscle mass play a part in the metabolism we inherit… but losing/maintaining weight is MOSTLY calories in and out.
It is more likely that you have “naturally” found caloric balance. The foods you like to eat, the amount you like to eat, and your activity level all sort of “balance” out. If you “naturally” ate more burgers and fries and sugar soda… your “set point” would be higher and you would “naturally” weigh more. But basically, with the lifestyle you have now… you have caloric balance going. You are currently making enough good, better, best choices to compensate for the not as good choices.
It is also possible that when you kind of over-do it or over-eat one day, you “naturally” or subconsciously, or consciously cut back and compensate for going over. Or when you start to grow out of your pants… you may “naturally” compensate, which is why getting rid of the pants that are too big… is good idea.
Originally posted by p7eggyc: I had been wearing jeans that were way too big and I couldn't tell where I was at. Wearing clothes that fit is good for lots of reasons and this is one of them. I'm going to ditch those 2 size too big jeans pronto!
Peg
I can fool myself easily too. I have a pair of jeans that are big, soft, worn (to threads in some places) and super comfy that I need to toss. They are at least 1 size too large for me. Thanks for the reminder.
I went back to WW today, Thursday, at the urging of my leader. I gained 2.2 yesterday, we worked on a plan for adding more protein, since I must need that with the weights, etc. She wanted to see if my weight was true, or would change today. It did indeed change, I lost .6 from yesterday. YIPEE! My scholarship is safe. BUT, I am going to have to quit lifting weights. I got the bill from the clinic for the month, and it's not something I can afford to do. So I am going to the warm water therapist and getting her ideas on what I can do on my own to get the same results. Wish me luck!
It's never too late to get it right.
Posts: 3473 | Location: Central USA | Registered: March 11, 2004
Well, I am a little embarrased to admit I got on the scale this morning after months and months of avoidance. I guess it was ok because I'm below my red line (just barely) but considering I thought I was miles over it at times the last couple of months (and yet way too scared to get on the scale and see for sure), I was pretty relieved. I kept looking at it with that sort of quizical, tilted head thing. Anyway, I'm even further convinced that I am at a major, major set point because I have definitely not been eating clean and my body just keeps coming back to this weight. Guess that's ok too.
I finally mustered my courage because of the jeans. I thought if I could get in that size there was no way I had gained as much as I thought I had. I guess the moral of that story is that I had been wearing jeans that were way too big and I couldn't tell where I was at. Wearing clothes that fit is good for lots of reasons and this is one of them. I'm going to ditch those 2 size too big jeans pronto!
It's Wednesday again. I can tell because I have the same clothes on that I wear to WI. I have worked very hard this week on staying OP (on program). I know that the scale doesn't tell the whole story. I have eaten my fruits and vegetables every day, I have drank my water, I have exercised. I know I have been very good to me health-wise.....why then do I still get a pit in my stomach as WI time approaches. That feeling has got to go. It doesn't measure my goodness or acceptablility as a person, it doesn't measure how my health is, that D*** scale is an innate object, it has no feelings, no thoughts, nothing.It can't even run unless it's plugged in. The person who weighs me in, has been where I am, she has been bigger than I am, she knows my fears, my thoughts, my joys, my successes. She knows that I am nervous, because she always tells me to "quit wiggling" like a three year old does...and she gives me every opportunity to have a loss that she can without lying to me. So if the scale isn't THAT important, why does everyone who weighs in either at WW, TOPS, CURVES, or another organization, always go to the bathroom before they WI? Why is it that most people don't eat a regular breakfast, lunch or dinner (depending on when they weigh in) before they WI?
Amazing that a little square box can have such control (even though we say it doesn't) over grown men and women. And if you say it doesn't matter, then why do it, why step on that box at all....and then change a part of your life to match the numbers?
Just ramblings before I put on my coat to leave, and thoughts about the scale god that "isn't so important".
WI today was 2.2 up....we've worked out a different plan, because after all needs are different. If that doesn't work, well, back to the drawing board.
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Posts: 3473 | Location: Central USA | Registered: March 11, 2004
OK im going to post again. I have never posted on this thread...partly becuase im not 'that' overweight and felt funny posting. But I need to commit and have some accountability. and Im the heaviest Ive EVER been. I think I'm at the weight I was on the day I had my son. so today: 139. goal...tbd in the next week. (I've been as low as 103....toooooo low... but my optimal goal is probably 115 w/ an OK goal of 125...boy is it hard to get started.) amy
Ah well. I did get as low as 162.0 on Saturday, though.
Personal Healthy Habits Challenge - 10/1 to 12/31/08: 1. Exercise: Get back to consistently working out 3-5 X week. 2. Food: Get back to consistently preparing healthy lunches for the week with increased veg servings. 3. Behavior: Reduce intake of sweets.
Posts: 7297 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
Hey, Jill- I was just going to post the weigh-in thread when I saw your new post.
I am super happy that I am in range and good. While at Sundara I did overindulge a bit, but must have kept it pretty well on the tracks. We walked a lot too while we were there.
I have been battling major PMS munchies the past 2 days and am retaining some fluid, so I am super glad to be in range.
Anyway, I'm even further convinced that I am at a major, major set point because I have definitely not been eating clean and my body just keeps coming back to this weight. Guess that's ok too.
