Here I go again!! Holly's weight loss journey (comments welcome)

Holly, I agree with the great job on handling the skating disappointment! Sometimes don't you just want to shake your DH? I know mine will do things that I just don't get. You know they "want" you to look and feel good, so shouldn't they help you get there?

Well, that's what the DIS is for, right? Pretty soon it will be spring and you can take those babies out for a stroll. My kids are 17 months apart, and I remember those hectic days quite well. They're almost 12 and 10 1/2 now, but I used to joke about doing 20 pound curls since I had a 20 pound baby in each arm for quite a while. DD (the older one) was a very delicate thing, and even though DS is small, they wore the same size diaper from the time he was about 8 month till she was potty trained.

Have a great day!
 
I got busy & didn't get a chance to drop in & post . Yesterday was a good day, I got up early, went & did the stepper for 20 mins. I came home soaking wet in sweat but I felt great all day long afterwards!!! TOM is here, I'm bloated, struggling to stay in my point range, I'm making horrible food choices, not drinking as much water as I should & I am noticing cravings for exactly what I don't need....salt & sugar:rolleyes:

Here's what I ate yesterday...
28 points/4 ap/35 flex points

bagel- 2 points
turkey- 1 point
cheese- 1 points
ff pringles- 1 point
orange- 1 point
16 oz water

lettuce- 0 points
tomato- 0 points
onion- 0 points
cheese- 1 point
tuna- 2.5 points
light mayo- 1 point
ff pringles- 1 point
graham crackers- 3 points
16 oz water

bread- 1 point
boca burger- 1 point
cheese- 1 points
ff pringles- 1 point
cho ice cream cup- 2 points
graham crackers- 3 points
16 oz water

bread- 1 point
turkey- 1 point
cheese- 1 points
popcorn- 1 point
16 oz water

27.5 points used/64 oz water

edited- I had orgianally had posted that I went over my points but I had miscalculated, so now the above info is correct.

Well I'm at work now, today's been about the same but I will post more when I get home. :wave2:
 
Well finally today's done, I'm home from work & getting ready for bed. I did 1/2 of WATP 2 mile tape this morning. Today was the first time I tried WATP, I really liked it & plan on doing it tomorrow. Here's what I ate today. Again another day of TOM taking it's toll.

28 points/1 ap/35 flex points

oatmeal- 2 points
toast- 1 point
orange- 1 point
16 oz water

popcorn- 1 point
graham crackers- 2 points
choc ice cream cup- 2 points
16 oz water

bagel- 2 points
turkey- 1 point
cheese- 1 point
ff pringles- 1 point
16 oz water

salad- 3 points (at the most)
ff italian dressing- 0 points
cottage cheese- 3 points
banana- 2 points
16 oz water

junior mints- 4 points

brussel sprouts- 0 points
1/2 cup cherry 7-up- 1 point

27 points used/64 oz water


I am making a goal for myself to quit eating all this junk (TOM or not) & to drink at least 100oz water tomorrow.

Have a healthy & happy day:wave2:
 
Holly, sorry TOM has got you down! It's temporary though and you'll be feeling on top of the world again very soon! ::yes::

Good luck meeting your water and food goals today! I know you feel like you've been straying lately but TOM is a tough customer and you need to cut yourself a little slack when he's around. I think you're doing pretty well! :sunny:
 

holly, you're definitely doing a good job! sure, you're snacking, but TOM often has that effect on us. you're staying within your points! that is great! even though you feel you're not making the best choices, at least you're not going over. use the other 3 weeks out of the month to make "good" choices, and just eat what your body craves (within reason) during this one.

hope you're feeling better and that you ahve a great day today :sunny:
 
Hey Holly, with TOM around, it is definitely harder to stay OP. At least you are still staying in your pts. And you are probably doing better than you did with TOM around before you started thiw WOE, so that is another positive.
Try to get that water in, it really does help to fill you up as well as flush out whatever water weight joins you for TOM.;) Also, try to wait 10 min between when the craving hits and when you actually eat the food. Maybe you can do the old mind over matter. I also found that if I do something else, like exercise, then I can't eat at that moment and then later don't want to undo all that hard work!:rolleyes: Just some ideas!
I hope today went better for you. :smooth:
TTFN-
Sharon
 
Yesterday was horrible & I'm so glad it's over. I was so emotional , I did fine with my eating & exercise but I was a mess. I will be so happy when TOM is gone, it's really affecting me bad this month for some reason, cramps, bloating, & emotions. Yesterday DH & I got into it (over the phone, he was at work), I started it & it was my fault but I just blew up at him (not like me) & kept on going. I could not get myself to stop crying for at least 2 hours, I was a mess. Finally I calmed down, took the kids to the babysitters, went to work, everything was fine. Then about 4:30pm I get a call that my babysitter was taken to the ER I need to come get my kids. I had to sneak out of work, hope no one noticed & bring the kids back to work with me until DH got there about 6:00. I was a nervous wreck, a hospital registration area is not a easy place to keep a 2 & 3 year old quiet, out of the way & unnoticed but for the most part I did it. Finally after all that drama was over the rest of my day went well. DH & I made up, I feel so bad for the way I acted with him, poor guy:( (OK I need to stop, writing that sentence almost made me start crying again). The one & only good thing about yesterday was some at work said I looked like I was losing weight--YEAH!!!:Pinkbounc

Well today is another stressful day ahead. DH & I have a very scary appointment at 9:30 today. I need all the prayers & :goodvibes :wizard: I can get for this one. I will check in later today & hopefully get to everyones journals before bedtime tonight (about 17 hours & I can't wait
:rolleyes: )

I don't have time to post what I ate yesterday but I had used 28 point, had 100 oz water & did 2 mile WATP.

:wave2:
 
Sounds like you did just fine yesterday, Holly. Today will be emotionally better. Just hang in there.
 
Dearest Holly, I'll keep you & DH in my prayers today! Hope all went well at your appt. TOM can wreak havoc on our emotions and I know those feelings of having emotions out of control and taking it out on those around you even when you don't mean to. Here's an extra :hug: for all you're going through. I usually just tell DH when I'm over-emotional right before & during TOM and ask him to be extra patient and not take my emotions too personally. Once he knows it's my hormones and not something he's done wrong, he's very sympathetic.

Hope your babysitter is OK - how scary!

I wish you :sunny: and happiness today, Holly!

:hug:
 
Holly, my thoughts and prayers are with you this morning!!!::yes:: I hope everything turns out okay for you.

You are doing a great job with everything you are dealing with this week. I congratulate for staying OP through it all!!!:smooth: TOM sure does send us in a tailspin sometimes. Try to get some extra rest to compensate for the emotions!

Hang in there, things will hopefully be :sunny: next week!
TTFN-
Sharon
 
Thinking of you, Holly, and keeping you and your DH in my prayers.
 
I've been so lazy, just not wanting to take the time to journal but I have some free time at work so here goes. Yesterday was a pretty good day, I made healthy food choices, drank 64 oz of water, but didn't exercise. I only worked half day yesterday (6:30pm-10:30pm) since my babysitter was ill so I had all day to spend with my kids which was fun, we went to the library and just hung out. DH & I had our appointment yesterday morning & it was worse then I expected but we lived thru it. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and thoughts. Tomorrow is weigh in but I'm not expecting much if any loss due to TOM:mad: But it doesn't matter if the scale shows a loss tomorrow because I can feel that I am losing, my clothes are looser, and I know since I have been wholeheartidly (sp?) been staying on plan that eventually the scales gonna have to drop. :sunny: I plan on having a great weekend and am looking so forward to it. I was able to get to some of your journals this morning but I not everyones, I will try & finish later tonight or tomorrow after my meeting. Hope everyones day is going well & you all have a wonderful weekend!!

:wave2: Holly
 
Today was weight in, I did ok but not as well as I had hoped, probably due to TOM. I lost .8 this week. Right now I've gotta try to get the kids to take a nap, I will post more later tonight.

:wave2:
 
Holly - you are doing great! Keep up the great work!!:Pinkbounc I am so proud that you are staying OP so faithfully. ::yes:: That is wonderful! Glad that scale is moving in the right direction, even with TOM! I'm sending :wizard: that you see a big WOOSH next week when he leaves!;)
Keep exercising and drinking that water!! You are doin fine!!:teeth:
Have a wonderful weekend!
TTFN-
Sharon
 
You don't sound very happy with your weigh-in, but you lost .8 pound WITH TOM water weight hanging on - just imagine what the scale will say when that extra water leaves!! Hang in there, Holly!! :sunny:
 
hey holly, i'd just like to add to the congratulations for the .8 pounds lost!! :bounce: once TOM leaves, you're dfinitely in for a big whoosh! the fact that your clothes are fitting looser is so great, just proves to you that you really are losing, how great! :hyper:

hope you're feeling better today, and have a great rest of the weekend :sunny:
 
Hey everyone, I'm back and ready to go!! :hyper: I have to admit I've been feeling down the last couple days but after today I feel pumped to stick with this. I had another incident today to make myself realize how far I've come in my thinking about food choices & its consequences and to even my own surprise I made the best decision without even any question or struggle in my mind. I am so proud of myself, & how far I've come in just the last few weeks. This has finally become a quest for health, energy, happiness, feeling good inside & out, this is no longer a race to try & become skinny. Today I did 2 mile WATP & had just a really good relaxing Saturday. For some reason (this may sound so corny) but I feel really at peace tonight.... life is good, & I am happy!!
Ok well anyways here's what I ate today...


28 points/35 flex points/2 ap

cheese pizza-6 points
popcorn- 1 point
16 oz water

sucker- 1 point

peanut butter- 2 points
bread- 1 point
1/2 banana- 1 point
16 oz water

bun- 2 points
boca burger- 1 point
cheese- 1 point
ketchup- 0 point
pickle- 0 point
green beans- 0 points
1/2 pack M&Ms- 2.5 points
16 oz water


pretzels- 4 points
2 cookies- 3 points
20 oz caff free diet coke- 0 points
8 oz water

25.5 points used/56 oz water
 
Holly~
You sound like you are felling so much better! You don't sound corny at all! Peace and happiness in our lives is a wonderful thing!

Keep on keepin' on Holly! You can do it!!!!! You go girl!!:Pinkbounc

Have a great week!
 
Holly,

I've never posted on your page before, but I have enjoyed reading about your journey. I know exactly where you are coming from, I was an emotional eater, ready to fall off the wagon at a moments notice...

I think it is great that you are starting to exercise and drink your water. That has been the biggest two things I have done to get my self going in the right direction. I also have tried to set short term goals that are attainable before moving on to the big ones. I hesitate to say this, but the only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time...(I know not the best analogy on a weight loss plan, but I love that saying!!)

Keep up the great work and I look forward to reading more from you!

Later!
 















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