Fiona's Journal (support welcome)

[Chester's Mum]

Chester's Mum desperately needs to lose 75 pounds. Yikes! When I see it in print, it seems impossible to do. Mini goal 20 pounds looks much easier to do.

Starting Atkins today. I'm somewhat shy about revealing my starting weight, but I've been following some of the journals on this forum and they are really inspirational. Maybe I'll post my starting weight when I'm not at it any more.

I'm very shy about having pictures taken because of my weight, and I just cringe when I see photos of me. I noticed that on our recent vacations to Disney, there are very few shots of me, only the forced ones, and I don't look like I'm having fun. I would like to have lots of pictures of me with the kids on future trips. So, if I lose some weight, maybe I won't feel so bad about having my picture taken.

Wish me luck...

 

[kimwim8]

I'm very shy about having pictures taken because of my weight, and I just cringe when I see photos of me. I noticed that on our recent vacations to Disney, there are very few shots of me, only the forced ones, and I don't look like I'm having fun. I would like to have lots of pictures of me with the kids on future trips. So, if I lose some weight, maybe I won't feel so bad about having my picture taken.

Welcome, Fiona! Glad you joined us!

I totally agree with your picture phobia. I was exactly the same way on my WDW trip in December. Now, I can't WAIT to get back there & get in all the fun pics with the kiddies!! It's amazing what losing some weight does in all aspects of life!!

You've come to the right place, and we're all here for you!

Good luck, and keep us posted!

 

[Chester's Mum]

Thanks for the support. I need all I can get.

I have really not stuck to my diet yet. I had kind of a rotten weekend, had a fight with my mother on Saturday, today I slept in and had an argument with my daughter, then got to work late, and found out I had forgot my keys. I had to wait in the rain for someone else to show up, then I had front desk duty all day (I work in a subsidized housing office, lots of stressed out, frustrated clients). Tomorrow should be less stressful, someone else has desk duty.

Anyway, even if I'm not following my diet, I'm working steadily every day on the treadmill. I've gone from 1/2 km in 20 minutes starting March 29, and I'm up to 1.2 km in 30 minutes as of today. Maybe if my fitness level improves I'll be more motivated to diet.

I really find it tough to make a regular meal for the family and meat or chicken and salad for me. My dear ones are somewhat fussy eaters. It seems like I just look after everyone elses needs and not my own.

I am going to start Atkins again tomorrow. If at first you don't succeed ...

Here's my plan for tomorrow:

breakfast - 2 eggs scrambled
lunch - chicken wings (home made, hot sauce only cooked in the oven)
salad
dinner - chicken breast and salad
snacks - cheddar cheese, Atkins Shake

I think I need to go shopping for some of the snack bars, for work. Tomorrow should be less stressful, I'm not on front desk duty.

Here I go again. Hope I do it this time.

 

[Chester's Mum]

I hope I'm doing this journal thing right. Every day I just post a new reply to my own journal, is that how it works? Hope I'm not looking a fool.

Dieting is not going well for me. I don't know what is wrong with me, but I just can't seem to get my head into the right place for dieting. Walking on the treadmill is still fun though. It feels good to work up a sweat, and then I sleep much better. Although it really tires me out, its a good tired. I can sleep without going over my whole day in my mind.

Reading the journals on this board keeps me going. I have some issues with my marriage, and I sometimes feel really isolated. Then when I get on the disboards and read and talk to the folks on here, I feel like I have new friends. The positive feedback really helps (even when its intended for someone else). I've read some good advice too.

I'm going to keep trying with the diet, but even if I only keep up working on the treadmill, that's gotta do some good. Its more than I have done for the past several years anyway.

I'm hanging in here. I keep thinking about my next trip to disney. That always makes me happy.

 

[kimwim8]

Hi!!!

I hope things are going well with you. I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while.

You're exactly right about the treadmill. You're doing a great thing by walking on it, and it helps you sleep better too, so that's a bonus!

The eating will come....don't stress about that.

I'm sorry about your feeling isolated. Stop by anytime...we're here for ya!

Feel free to PM me too, if you need to talk.

Oh, and yes, you're doing your journal right...just keep posting away!

 

[brandip22]

Hey!! I just thought I would stop by to say that I think you are getting off to a good start. To lose weight, you have to burn more calories or eat less calories, so you are at least burning more calories!! i tried Atkins a while back and couldn't stick to it, either- just trying to feed the family and seeing those carbs got me every time. Now, I have learned to eat healthier through a Nutritional and Weight Loss counselor. For me it's been great for two reasons; 1- I have someone with whom I must check in with every week- she weighs and measures me- does the BMI, water weight, all that stuff. So, I know I have to be "good" since i must answer to her. THis helps a lot when I'm tryin to decide what to eat. 2- She has taught me how to eat healthier over all- not jsut doing atkins or whatever. Now, I can incorporate this into my daily life. I am always aware of what I'm eating and my family is eating healthier and they really aren't even aware! I'm sorry, I don't mean to take over your journal- it's just another idea if Atkins doesn't work for you.

You are doing great on the excercise, so keep your Chin Up!!! This is a great place for support and I do the same thing you do- I read everyone else's journals! Keep it up!

Brandi

 

[Chester's Mum]

I'm still here, but I can't get computer time as often as I would like. DD 17 and DS 12 are on it most of the time. I'm still treadmilling. Haven't increased my distance or time any, but am feeling much better after my half hour on the treadmill. I feel like I recover faster too. Is it possible to have an improvement that fast? I have lost 2 pounds since I started two weeks ago, so maybe I'm improving the way I eat too. I keep thinking about my next trip to the world, in a smaller size and better hairdo. Next time I will have my picture taken more often.

If I get down about my weight, I just go open my disney planning binder. I'm planning a trip right now. Don't know when (scheduled for 2008 but hoping for 2007) but it's going to be an awesome trip. I heard an idea from a friend at work. The idea is to make a happy place in your house, not a whole room, but maybe a corner where you can sit surrounded by things that make you happy. I think mine would be filled with park maps and souvenirs from the world.

I love going to my email and seeing replies from people on the boards. I feel like the people on these boards are the only ones that understand my love for Disney.

 

[deelam]

Hi,

Hang in there. It looks like we are both trying to lose the same amount of weight and we are both doing low carb. Good luck to you! I also am planning a trip to Disney, but mine is in May. It's one of my mini goals to lose something by then.

Congratulations on your weight loss!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi there, Welcome to WISH....you are doing fine with your journal!!!!

good for you for losing that 2 pounds!!! That is awesome. You are on the right track...baby steps at first. It will get easier!!!!

Keep it up!

Have a great day!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi there....just wanted to pop in and say hi

Hope you have a great day!

 

[goldcupmom]

Belated welcome to WISH, fiona!

Hope you had a good weekend and will have a great week ahead!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi there,

Hope you had a great weekend and all is well.

HAve a great day!