COMAX....My Journey...AGAIN! comments welcomed

[comax]

Been a while since I have been on boards... I have just completely let myself go so now that I literally have no clothes that fits and refuse to buy more here I am again. Not that its a bad thing and although I feel corner and/or forced to do this again I am excited about it all. Of course I'd like to skip the work and go straight to results. Anyway I am home now not having to return to work until april, kids are in school all day so I really have no excuse not exercise etc. I have plenty of time. So, as of today I am going to begin a low carb diet. I know its not very popular these days but it really did work for me very well and it wasnt too for me to adjust to! As a matter of fact, when I began NOT watching what I ate I still had low carb habits! So I'm off to the store today, definitely gonna do my walk away the pounds video and try to drag my treadmill thru the snow from my shed and fingers crossed (it works!!). Gonna log all my food ever evening here as well. As of today, I weighed 188! YIKES!! havent weighed that much is sooooo long!! My goal is 140! Till tonight...
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[inkkognito]

Those clothes can be a great motivator!

I'm a Walk Away the Pounds fan too, and I am also doing Sports Active on the Wii. You have a good period of time to get a good exercise routine going; between that and a sensible eating plan you will be all set for success. :thumbsup2

[jbm02]

Sooo true about the clothes. I am down to wearing the same 3 black skirts with different tops. I'd like to add some pants into the mix since it is negative-something with the wind chill and I have a brisk walk from the parking garage to work - but unless i wear 'em with what I call a sucker-in-her (those Spanx things), it isn't going to happen. So off with my shivering legs I go.
I don't know if this will help but it helped me: someone told me that if you do something 28 days in a row, it becomes a habit. So for 28 days straight I woke up and got to the gym at 5AM - 6AM. Now my internal clock goes off at 4:25AM. I'm not saying that will be "your" habit, just wanted to let you know it worked for me! That's the best time for me to go to the gym due to my work schedule, DH's work schedule and the kids school schedules. I'd love to be able to go at night but momthe-tax-driver and home-work tutor is on duty! :scared1:
Now I am trying the 28 day plan with adding 8 glasses of water to my diet and cutting out one snack a day/ I'll let you know if it works.
Best of luck with sticking to your low carb plan!!:cheer2:

[TxRabbit]

Clothes can be a BIG motivation factor. Totally in the same boat. I wear the same thing every day. I'm also doing a low-carb type plan called Fat Flush. I keep reading about the walk away the pounds dvds. I think I'll see if my library has those... My starting weight and goals are similar to yours. It sounds like you know what you are doing, having done it before. You can do it!

[comax]

thanks all for posting! Its good to know Im not the only one....not that i wish others to be in the same distress but definitely a motivator! I ended up (reluctantly) going to check out a gym....was equivalent to dragging a dog into vet! but got there! walked in a made light of it all, I didnt even greet the employee, I simply said "help! my clothes dont fit" lol! she thought that was funny and was delighted to help! Last time I started out at Curves but there isnt one around and 3 months into that program it wears off and no longer works! My TM was great but my husband stored it BEHIND the shed NOT IN the shed...so thats garbage now...and I have never really been part of a real gym but, this place seems cool. Mostly people my age etc. I worked out only for about 40 minutes but am going back today to join. There are lots of classes, price is right and its not to far. i am eager to do some classes (like yoga and spinning) but dont think Im ready for that just yet, after about a month! I also went food shopping and by the end of the night I totaled about 35 carbs (give or take). I know official atkins is 20 a day but just gonna start out slow. All in all not a bad first day! and YES clothes is a huge factor...as a matter of fact gonna get out my skinny jeans and hang them up in my room...try them on every week! I know as of now I prob cant get them past my thigh! lol


the 28 day theory sounds great! im shooting for that!

and the walk away the pounds dvd are great if you cant get outside and walk. the first couple of minutes seems low intense but your sweating half way thru!

Take care all thanks again for posting!
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[comax]

OMG! am i feeling it today...yesterday was my first workout at gym and i am soooo sore today! My workout was 20 minutes on TM ab machines, arms, then 10 min. on eliptical followed by 10 min. on bike. dranks lots of water and kept carbs at again approx. 35. I also went to movies so had my first hurdle cause I LOVE popcorn...I brought pistachios which kept me busy the whole time. although I am hurtin I think I am still gonna go today ( I actually really want to!!) maybe just do cardio. till tomorrow.

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185.8

[comax]

Today is day 4! I worked out yesterday although in pain from the day before! 20 min. on TM a lil over a mile....then worked on abs and legs! that was all though. I wanted to do more cardio but hurt too much! I stayed under 30 carbs too! Although, I don't expect to lose quickly my scale is acting up! Literally UP! lol its a digital and pretty expensive but dont think its working properly. this morning said 190!!! thats insane lol.... anyway my sister and I are challenging one another as of last night. We weighed on this particular scale which we probably shouldnt have but as it stood she was 182 I was 186...so we decided that whoever is the first to lose 40 pounds has to treat the other one to a spa day! Think ill start using scale at gym! Anyway.. this morning I was upset I couldnt get to gym due to a dentist appointment but i do plan on going after! Hubby may come with me too! Till tomorrow...
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[TxRabbit]

I can't remember what really happens, that is, the science behind it all, but literally, when a person who hasn't worked out in a while starts working out, weight typically increases. It's almost like a starvation mode. Your body is a little freaked out by the demands that you are making on it. It has a tendency to hoard in order to be sure to meet the new demands.

What you may find is that you will gain weight for a bit, and then, suddenly, you will drop a tremendous amount of weight.

To combat the body hoarding, you need to refuel after a work out. There are studies that show that dairy is one of the best refuelings. The deal is that you have energy stored in your muscles. When you work out, you will use the energy stored in your muscles first. This energy is the potential to fuel a fight or flight situation. After you have depleted this stored energy, depending on heartrate, your body will either sense that it has the time to dip into your fat stores and convert that to needed energy (the fat burning zone) or it will seek other sources (carbs and proteins) to convert to fuel your activity.

SO. What you need to do, is make sure that you give yourself some time in the fat burning zone when you work out. Refuel your muscle energy (carbs only) within 30 minutes of your workout. Drink a TON of water, because your water needs increase when you exercise.

Don't be discouraged by the weight gain. It is totally natural. It means that you have shocked your body with your activity. Consider it a good thing. Ride the wave out, you've got a big drop in your future.

Way to go!!!

[kidsrfun]

Congratulations on getting started again and the challenge with your sister is a great way to motivate both of you!

Don't worry about the weight gain. I know it's discouraging, but the previous post is right, this happens to lots of people when they first start working out. I know it's going to happen to me next week when I begin again, and I"m trying to mentally prepare myself for it! ;)

Keep up the great work!! It'll come off!! :thumbsup2

[comax]

Thanks TX and Kids for responses...Yea i didnt let it get to me too much, honestly I really did think it was the scale and IT WAS thank god! Makes sense though about a true weight gain I mean I guess gaining muscle could weigh..right? Turns out after the gym I went a bought a good ole fashion cheap scale (the gym didnt have one) and got home and weighed 180 exactly! So even though I begin weighing 188 on the first scale and the second scale says 180, I may not have technically lost but still sounds good in my head! lol! After I read both your post though I went up just now and tried both...the new says 179..(which of course is great because it a pound less that yesterday) then experimented with the old one that went back down to 185..talk about nuts ......Mon.188 tues 186 wed 185 thurs 190!! Anyway done with the scale drama...I know to some i shouldnt worry to much about it but truth is i am a scale junkie!! I did go to gym and still a lil sore so didnt go crazy but had a good workout and stuck to 30 under carbs! So still on track...got my blackberry stored with some music now plan to lose myself in that today doing cardio! yesterday wwas my first time out with family and was put to the test when everyone decided we should eat fast food...so just went with it order a whopper took the bread off no fries! i got home and looked up the carbs and couldnt beieve it 53 carbs (with bread) 3 carbs (without) so althouhg i dont typically like to eat fast food if I find myself in that situation, I can stick to plan! Till tomorrow.
:)

[comax]

omg!!!!! its saturday and got up at 530 to go to gym!! thats a first! lol... yesterday I did TM for half hour 2 miles worked on ab machines and some arms.. then just got weak! I tried the other cardio machines but was just too tired! lol.. I plan on continuing everyday and next friday Ill take my first class (yoga). I have been lurking around the classes! There is a window to watch they just look so hard and of course a bit intimidating! however my neighbor is now coming to gym so if I convince her to take a class I know Ill feel more comfortable! So the scale just under 180...and I know it takes time I just dont feel any different yet! In the past I just remember seeing results so quickly! I guess its true when they say it gets harder when your older! lol.... till tomorrow
:)

[inkkognito]

Woo hoo, good for you to get to the gym so early on a weekend!

Have you done yoga classes before? I did them when we lived in Chicago and loved it. I need to get back into it, but the times at the health club are not too convenient.

[comax]

Hi ink..no I haven't yet but yoga is something I have wanted to try forever. I have been staying away from the classed till I work my way into a bit more fit. However this week my new goal is to try a different class a week! Yesterday I went with a friend and workout NOT SO GOOD....prob not a good idea to go with someone cause you end up talking instead moving! I mean we had fun but didnt break a sweat! I ate soooo much yesterday too! I mean all foods that are part of my plan but way too many of them....which cant be good. For example i made this low carb (sugar free cheese cake) It's 2 carbs a piece but I manage to have 3 pieces yesterday!!!!! I just really over did it even with Low carb foods! I got on scale this morning and NOTHING! I know it doesnt happen over night but I like to see that dam scale move!! Anyway...although sunday and I have been to gym everyday still going today! till tomorrow!
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[comax]

OMG!!!!!!!!! the scale is not moving! at all......I am trying to be patient but nothing is happening! its driving me bananas! I have workout everyday for 7 straight days and have stuck to my low carb.....starting to think this way of eating is just NOT working for me!! gonna give it a few more days if I dont see results gonna switch to low fat which i absolutely HATEEEEEE!!
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[inkkognito]

Better for the scale not to move at all than in an upward direction! I know what you mean tho' as I am at a point where the weight loss is very, very slow. I'm trying to focus more on the muscle that I can see I'm building (Wii Sports Active loves to work out the arms and I can actually see some muscle there now). Think of it as building overall health with your eating habits instead of just losing the pounds.

[comax]

Thanks ink! After that post I still got up and went (to the gym) and was happy to see indeed I did lose 2 pounds (on their scale) then came home and saw the same on mine! I kept in mind that 2 pounds a week is healthy, I was just expecting the good ole 5-8 pounds that we shed quickly when we jumpstart something, I guess waterweight! either case I was happy that something came off! I definitely feel better and I actually feel lighter so that will keep me going im sure. I also have a pair of jeans hanging over my door (that do not fit me at the moment) that are incentive for me. I try them on everyday! lol tha helped me last time. Yesterday I stayed under my 30 carbs and as I mentioned I did go to the gym although dont feel like I got the best workout ( went with a friend).
I will be going later today and tomorrow we are gonna take a step class. On friday, we decided to do the gym orientation cause we both kinda felt like we may be some of the machines wrong and of course want to know what would impact us best. I gotta say, today will be my 9th straight day at gym! I have never done that before! NOT EVEN at home with the TM or a dvd workout. I am shooting for 28 straight days as jbm mentioned earlier in this thread. till tomorrow.
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[comax]

OMG! havent been on in days! I havent fell off the wagon just not on line. I also havent lost any weight either! But, I have continued with the gym! I also decided to give up the lowcarb....it is clearly not working and try weight watchers again! I really cant stand counting points but something has got to give. I have teadered between 188 and 183 and its driving me bananas! So I begin monday! last night I took some time to look at old journals to see what I was eating back last year...I also looked thru the book carefully to see how many points my fave foods were. I will probably do a lil shopping today and stockup and WW friendly stuff! Anyway, off to the gym! till tomorrow.
:rolleyes1

[comax]

Woke up to great news on the scale! 181.4! so almost 7 pounds since I started...not bad...seems like the scale did not want to move but then just jumped down! So happy that it got me moving my a$$ at the gym. Did cardio and legs today! Tomorrow I will be doing my first yoga class! Super excited about that! So far the weight watchers is going good! Went food shopping and Im stocked with low cal food! Tonight, I plan on doing my WATP dvd! just a lil extra cardio! till tomorrow.
R:rotfl:

[inkkognito]

7 pounds...woo hoo!

WATP sounds like a good plan. I haven't done mine in a while so I'm going to have to do one this weekend on an off day from my Sports Active.

[comax]

thanks ink! And this morning! another pound!! down to 180.4! So excited again the scale which I am always being told to ignore actually gives me incentive..I cant wait to go to the gym today! I am gonna do my first yoga class...looking forward to it but actually thinking I wont burn anythng doing it lol....I never did do that extra cardio yesterday I didnt have the time but perhaps today I will being that I will be doing yoga! WW is working good for me. I didnt officially join cause I am paying for gym and I figure I have all the books and rules. I recall last time I started ( I was the same weight) I could use 28 points a day so I went with that rule this time. I have been trying hard to stay at 20 points cause I sometimes noche and I dont tend to measure so i figure if I leave 8 points for era I should be alright. I found myself though yesterday pushing those points! Late night watching TV think by that time I use like 26 points! That is my down fall when I do start losing....that mentality that I can afford to eat a lil extra! Anyway till tomorrow!
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[comax]

Its been a couple of days now...still going! Friday night Had a girls nights...that was my first challenge since I started. I tried saving those points for the occassion. Think I did pretty well. had 3 light beers about 6 pts and small glass of wine. Thankfully there wasnt really much food there. I had some pretzels and some doritos..they were guac flavored! then i moved my seat over to the other side were the veggies were!..All in all I probably did go over but i do have those extra points per week! saturday ad sunday were fine. I stayed within points. Monday was hectic. MY son was very ill and we went to ER at 4 in the morning. (he is fine now) we were there for 12 hours! I had to eat so went to cafeteria and aside from fruit nothing very friendly to my plan so... Ended up having a whole wheat bagel with cream creese! yuck! I believe that was about 12 points! I felt bad all day that I just snacked for the rest of day on 100 cal snacks and somehow wound up going overpoints! lol. Yesterday (tuesday) got back to the gym stayed under points. My only challenge was once again found myself in a situation. My friend invited us over for TACOS... By that point I had only had about 8 points that day and then had 3 tacos. Got home and searched thru the WW book and found so many discrepancies, I mean there was fast food tacos, taco shells, taco kit in a box (prepared) it was hard to find. I ended using an average and jotted down 12 points. Late lastn ight had the same problem with figuring out how many points this particular popcorn I have! The nutritional facts have UPPOPPED listed! and tablespoons (this is microwave popcorn) very frustrating to figure out and this is what I hate the most about WW.
Anyway yesterday (tuesday) I weighed in at 180.2! and was so excited to weigh today I want so much to be out of the 180's.....but got on and was 181.4! I wont let that get me down....I know this scale can move drastically in a day.....and although not a big deal to some I just wanna be done with the 180's!!!!!!! so bad its like a new chapter! we"ll see perhaps tomorrow.
till then
:hippie:

[comax]

So excited this morning! the scale FINALLY puts me into the 170'S! I just weighed in at 179.8! Never wanna go back into the 180! Had an eventful day yesterday. Gym in the am only 10 minute cardio (bike) then abs and arms strength training! I ate just under my points. And late last night when I had about 6 points left I also finished them up and had am moment that I said to myself "I really want to be in the 170's" so I skipped it! i totally feel that did it! Aside from that, I did a huge cleaning in my bedroom! Really had nothing to do with this weightloss challenge but I found myself throwing out all my fat clothes! Thjere are certain items that I just hate sooo much and when I have to put them on its just a reminder of how fat i am. I see myself at certain times (in certain pictures) and just cringe thinking I have to wear them! So, I threw them out! Total incentive! I am never wearing them (or those sizes) again! I also, made some small personal goals for myself! I have been wanted another tattoo and really really want to cut my hair ( like ALL off) I just havent cause always thought I was too heavy for it to look good. SO after 1/2 is gone 20 pounds gonna get my tat....and when I reach my goal 40 pounds gonna cut it off! Off to get ready for gym! till tomorrow.
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[comax]

Today 1-29-10....Just weighed myself and was 180.2.......upset its over 180 but I know that that could change to below 180 by tomorrow again! I believe I notice a pattern! a little weight gain followed by alot of weight loss! In other words in the past its 185 then 186 followed by 183 the next day! Although, yesterday I did have exactly all my points I wasnt too unhappy with weighing myself! I had a slice of pizza and felt so bad eating it! only had one were as I wold normally have 2. and celebrated my bro in laws closing with a couple of beers. Everything was counted but not good stuff! lol...got a busy day ahead of me. daughters bday so while shes at school cake balloons etc. Before all that though Ill hit the gym and plan on doing yoga today! Very excited about that. Gotta stay focused this weekend really wanna stay comfortably in the 170's!! till tomorrow.:cloud9:

[comax]

today is the 2nd of feb. Just weighed in at 177.6!! Means Im down 11 pounds! OMG feels good! I had a lousey weekend! My bro-in-law moved in his new house so working over there was a bad eating experience. Pizza mc donalds etc. Although eating those meals I did stay with in my points it was afterwards!!! After I eat fast food like that I just keep going! saturday and sunday at night I ate cheetos and m&m's. BUt, I did feel gross afterwards. I tried to tune into that and remember how that food made me feel. I was fortunate however that it really didnt put on any weight for me. I mean i do have those extra 25 points a week but I doubt its meant for a binge! Anyway yesterday I hit the gym again and today we plan on trying Zumba! till tomorrow.
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[comax]

thursday feb.3....up early today to get to gym. i went yesterday and tried the zumba class! It was definitely alot of fun. The workout part snuck up on me! Honestly, I was having so much fun that I didnt notice till about 45 minutes into it that I was sweating! I will defiitely do it again. This morning I weighed in at 177.6 a lil up from yesterday but I notice my pattern is gain a lil then lose it plus more. I did eat a lil much yesterday! I mean on plan but a lot of picking. I helped my dad with ebay stuff so I spent alot of time in his room...thats where I had 2 mini hersheys and about 5 chips! also late last night I ran out of lite popcorn and ended up having a bag of butter lovers! Back on track today a nd to the gym till tomorrow.
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[comax]

Went to gym yesterday and stayed on plan...I may have gone a few points I had tacos for dinner and simply cant find the exact points of homemade tacos. I found these great tasting ice cream sandwiches too! I finally feel like I am changing I mean last weekend when I ate bad I felt bad! I think I may to change up the exercise a little. I think throwing some classes in the mix should help. So far I have done step, didnt care for it. Then yoga which I love and contiue to do every week.. but, not really a workout. Zumba was a great workout I will definitely do that again. On monday my friend and I are going to try a bootcamp class. I know i will regret it soon into class lol. But, its worth a shot. Today I weighed exactly what I weighed yesterday 177.6! all good no gain is fine! till tomorrow.
R

[comax]

SOOOOO yesterday was interesting! I was unable to go to gym in the morning cause of an ortho appointment then went out to lunch with a friend. I tried hard to order good think I compromised but how annoying this point system is (weight watchers). I had a turkey, bacon, mont jack cheese with chipotle mayo wrap and asked for a salad (ceasar) instead of fries!! Thats a first! I only ate half. which is also a first! About 4 oclock, I found myself WANTING to go to the gym! (ANOTHER FIRST) lol. Not sure if it was lunch I had or simply missing the gym that made me want to go but either way I went. I had to bring kids so I couldnt stay too long....I ran 3.5 miles on TM in 45 min. GOt home had a can of soup 2 points and late night snack was 2 points. I tried finding out what kind of points I used for lunch... I guestimated from the book and probably went way over being that I only ate half 17 points!! I think it was too much! anyway I felt so good doing the 3.5 miles I was sure the scale would dip! Once again for the 3rd day I am 177.6! Once again know the pattern but its so frustrating! I worked so hard I want results NOW lol! Im hoping tommorrow the scale will dip a lil! Anyway today is YOGA...not a workout but I truely do love it and look forward to it! I think Ill try the suana today! till tomorrow
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[inkkognito]

Woo hoo! Good for you for opting for that salad instead of the fries! Big calorie savings and much more healthy too. :thumbsup2

[comax]

WOW! what a blow! i havent been on and completely spun out of control this past weekend because I lost my job (of the last 13 years). I was completely devasted..still am! I ended up going out friday night and just drinking (alot) ate some crap food. On saturday, I more or less did the same minus the drinking. And finally yesterday....I didnt eat all day but then went a superbowl party and once again, ATE poorly! I got on the scale this morning I couldnt believe the damage I did in a weekend! I went from 177.6 back up to 180.4! Totally felt like I wasted away all the hard work I put in last week! I mean Im back on track....I didnt let this get to me or I mean at this very moment still like I am still in this funk...I did get up and go to the gym I did a boot camp class then treadmill! So far i have probably eaten about 4 points....and not sure that I even want to eat! I plan on staying on track and fixing my slip up! till tomorrow.

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[comax]

so today is wednesday! Snowing like crazy no school.....I decided not to go to the gym today! I did do the bootcamp class on monday then yesterday my arms hurt soo much (and still do) I did the treadmill only....but did 5 miles! today I weighed 177.4 so I am back were I was on friday! I messed up a lil and cant stop thinking that the scale would say 175 by now but whateva! Im planning on being at 175 by monday! till tomorrow.
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[comax]

omg!! what a yoyo couple of days! last time I weighed in I was back at 176.2 today 180.4!! I havent been to the gym in 2 days because of the snow storm and kids being home! and I really didnt stay on plan but thought I compromised my choices! I guess not! lol.....The past 2 days I have just been too LAX.. I had breakfast with family on wed. then had steak sandwiches for dinner and late night cookies! So I knew I screwed up there but I only ate literally those 3 things and I wanted to eat alot more but stopped myself....lol yesterday I didnt eat all day (not on purpose) went to a friends and had a bowl of spagetti and a donut...not great choices but again all I ate...figured it was day but those two things all day!!! even if that ate up all my points its all I had! today I do yoga... which Ilove but hardly a workout! think Im gonna lower my points for the weekend and hit the gym both saturday and sunday, perhaps that will help! till next time....:worship:

[comax]

Today is monday the 15th! Such a struggle so far! I just looked at my calender and I just keep yoyo-ing. I know that the scale should not alter my mood but I also put on pants that I really dont feel such a difference. I did go to the gym saturday and sunday cause I missed the 2 days during the week that it snowed. Yesterday I actually stayed on the TM for an hour straight and did 4.75 miles then the suana! Today not so much but I did go! I did half of what i did yesterday and felt like I could have totally kept going. This week will be a lil different. The kids are home from school so Ill have to go at night but I plan on really stepping it up alot this week! I feel like I have alot of catching up to do. I also plan on trying a new yoga class. Tomorrow, I want to do the hour TM then yoga then perhaps the suana. Today I weighed 177.4.....such a titter totter! However, i do have my "monthly" that should make a difference! I am also going out to dinner tonight so need to make good choices there! Until next time.:cutie:

[inkkognito]

That yo-yo-ing is frustrating but don't let it become a reason to let off on the positive things you are doing. They will eventually pay off in concrete dividends if you keep them up.

[comax]

thanks ink! I know I should really stop weighing myself EVERYDAY!! I feel like it keeps me in check but really it just drives me NUTS! With that said today I am back up to 177.6 but, it was expected....I didnt make it to the gym and had a wine and cheese girls nite....I'm actually greatful thats all I was up! todays plan is to get to the gym 4 miles in one hour then the suana! My small goal was to be at 175by tomorrow! hmmmm......who knows I do drop in bulk so it may all depend on what I eat today so I will be every selective! till tomorrow.
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[comax]

Haven't written in a couple of days! On friday I weighed in at 175! FINALLY! I did hurt my back somehow, not sure how on thursday! I did however still did yoga friday (which I probably shouldnt have) I took the rest of the weekend off form the gym though. Had a busy one, with DD bday party! Didn;t eat too good this weekend but didn;t overeat either! So, this morning although i was scared to look at scale I was at 175.2! So I am pretty happy! Anyway my DS is sick I am not going this morning (to gym) gonna try and get there later or at least do my WATP dvd. But now, 175 is high weight! looking down the tunnel to 170 by the first of march! till tomorrow.
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[comax]

WOW! super happy this morning! I got on scale it said 173.2!!! been a while. that would officially make me 15 lost! I wasnt able to go to gym yesterday but did do my WATP dvd at home. Not really anymore but, it got me moving! I ate good yesterday! stayed on plan today I plan on getting back to gym. My back still hurts although I am gonna go ill just be easy walking instead of running etc. till tomorrow.
:banana:

[comax]

I was so eager to jump out of bed today...just to get on the scale!! lol I was so happy yesterday (and surprised) at the 173.2 that, I wanted to manage that and not let it go! Today I was 173.6....which is fine cause I actually though it would only make sense to go up to 174 or 75. But, I stayed on plan yesterday...went to the gym! I tried a couple of more things at gym did alot of cardio! I do know that I have to change it up sop I did just that. Started out on eliptical, the TM then weight and finally the bike. I also noticed last night when I had to have a quick dinner, I had a can of progresso soup (light) and it really filled me up! I mean to the point that I left after I ate and was uncomfortably full. i could probably have half of that which would be one point and be satisfied! Until tomorrow.
:hippie:

[comax]

OMG! such a slave to the scale!! lol....I know I was lucky to get down to 172.2 and expected to creep up! but, to 174.4!!?!?!?!? I scale addiction is great when its down but on days like today....what a bummer! keeping my head up though...I can not go to gym today my back is killin me!! I may have to go to dr. for this! Anyway main thing is me staying on plan and staying UNDER 175. I was really hoping to get down to 170 by the 1st but dont think that is gonna happen but Ill still reach for that! till tomorrow.;)

[comax]

UGH! what a wasted weekend end! I ate so bad this past weekend!!! NOT A LOT just bad choices! not going to the gym didnt help! back was/is killing me! I mean for once in my life, Im looking forward to going and I cant. Yesterday i woke up got back on scale and BAM 175!!!! Well, I ended up going to the gym anyway... this morning I was back down to 174.4....Im am dying to see 169! I have a schedule as to where I should be (in weight) and its about that right now! I really plan on getting to my lowest weight by friday! I also am concerned about friday night....got a girls night coing up! thats always dangerous! Anyway the good news is we dragged in the treadmill so I have access to it all hours! Till tomorrow!
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[comax]

173.4 today! i just can't get under this!!! driving me nuts. I havent been able to RUN on the TM cause of my back but I have been going still and doing incline weights etc. I even began the stationary bike to try and mix things up a lil! Just stagnet at the moment! this is frustrating! Ill keep moving though:worship:

[comax]

its been about 6 days since I been on! Been a roller coaster the past 6 days! I never stopped working out except for yesterday due to a dr appt. But, last week and weekend I went out to eat soooo many times. Going out is just like a sabotage! Anyway this morning to my surprise, I weighed 171.2! the lightest yet! SO happy just not sure how it happened! lol.... I am really behind schedule as far as this journey! but I am going away the 28 of this month! My goal for that is to be down to 160! I knnow thats alot but if I concentrate and eat right EVERYDAY, I do believe I can do it! Till tomorrow.
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[jenanderson]

It is great to read that even though you went out all the time that you saw a loss!!!! You must have made some really good choices when you were out! :thumbsup2

I know what you mean about how going out to eat is sabotage. I am working on this problem by making little cheat sheets for my favorite places. I feel if I have a list prepared of the menu items that are "safe" I will be prepared to do better when that unexpected meal out happens.

You CAN reach your goal! Keep up the great work and have a good day!
Jen

[comax]

been a while since Ive been on! what a roller coaster! I woke up saturday and FINALLY saw 169!!! was so happy never wanted to see 170 again. Then I got a monthly visit! so this morning got up and was back up to 172...BUT...I KNOW WHY! lol....I put on a couple this time of the month...good news is Ill get a bulk of all at once. At least I hope...that has been the pattern! I just got home from gym did 3 miles today abs legs and then bike. TIll tomorrow.

[comax]

today is wed. march 24...I just weighed in at 167.2!! Happy about that but at the same time know I could be lower! However, any loss is good. I just havent been to the gym in 5 days!! and am leaving for vacation this sunday so I'm anticipating that! yesterday was a good day though, I got out all my "skinny clothes" I had left over and it all fit! A couple of things perhaps still a bit too tight but in time. I have a pair of capris I left out since the day I started. I would leave them over my bedroom door and try them on periodically. I even had hubby witness the "trying on" of the skinny jeans. So, last night when I got them on I was thrilled and ran to show him! Those were actually one of the things that were still a lil too tight to wear out just yet. Anyway, about this vacation...I am soo worried about gaiing weight while gone. Even these past months, when I go out to eat...it all goes out the window. I can't imagine eating out every night! Well...I got a couple of days to think about it. till tomorrow.