Quick vent...

[N&B'smom]

I'm SO mad...at MYSELF. Over the last year I let myself gain 20lbs. TWENTY POUNDS!!! I am disgusted with myself.

I decided I'd had enough and I joined a gym. I go to classes 4 days a week and truly am enjoying the working out. I can't seem to get my eating on track so that I will actually LOSE some weight!!! I will do well for a few days and then blow it.

I'm so embarrassed that I allowed this to happen. But I have only myself to blame. So, there it is...I'm venting about MYSELF!!!!

 

[Stacerita]

It happens. Heck, most people gain and lose and gain the same weight over and over again. Dont be so hard on yourself.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

I could have written your post. I'm starting to exercise again and will hopefully continue, but my eating is still pretty bad. I have such a sweet tooth. Good luck to you.

 

[N&B'smom]

I could have written your post. I'm starting to exercise again and will hopefully continue, but my eating is still pretty bad. I have such a sweet tooth. Good luck to you.

Well, at least we know we're not alone, right??? We can help each other out!!

Thanks Stacerita. I'm my biggest critic.

 

[All American]

You know, looking at your avatar picture and signature, I will say that the biggest comfort I received with post-baby weight gain is that most of the girls at the New Kids concert I went to in November were in the same boat (except for the one who texted that she was wearing the NKOTB P.J.'s she wore when she was a kid--lucky).

I say "keep moving forward". You've taken the initiative. I know the eating thing can be tough. My husband tells people I have food aggression when it comes to chocolate or any other type of sweet. Don't beat yourself up too much. Just keep trying, and if you get off track, get back on. Hang in there.

 

[N&B'smom]

Thanks. I think I'm just having a tougher time losing it since my hysterectomy. But I just feel like I NEED to get on track so I can feel like ME again!!

 

[manning]

I'm mad at my wife. She loses weight and I keep finding it. And she won't take it back.

 

[Darsa]

I've been going to the gym for a few months now and my body is reshaping into something that I like better. Not nearly there yet, but seeing the changes is nice

The one thing that has helped me more than anything is that I didn't completely cut out every single thing I like that is bad for me. Meaning, I have a wee bit of something that I might have a craving for, like maybe a handful of Doritoes or a Hershey's Kiss... where in the past I probably would have sat down with a bag or bar and that's what got me to where I am now, weight-wise... So once in a while I have a little treat for myself, and that way I don't feel the need to blow it all by gorging then feeling guilty.

I *know* I'm not explaining this correctly; it works for me, may not work for others. As the saying goes, "your results may vary"

I guess the best advice is not to freak if you have a moment of weakness... just move past it and keep going, don't give up!

 

[bicker]

I've got you beat.... I've gained about 30 pounds over two years. Very disappointed with myself, for sure.

I know that I've gained most of that since my mother passed away, but I don't think that really helps me deal with the weight-gain. Excusing it, even in my own mind, deprives me of the motivation to lose it.

 

[Teacher03]

Thanks. I think I'm just having a tougher time losing it since my hysterectomy. But I just feel like I NEED to get on track so I can feel like ME again!!

I know the feeling. I used to be able to eat anything! Not since my hysterectomy. I lost weight a few years ago on the Adkins diet but have gained most of it back. It's depressing!

 

[tink_n_pooh]

I feel for you and that kind of vent is allowed I've gained about 10-15 pounds in the past 4 years, while that probably doesn't sound like much to many people it seems like a lot for me. I know what I need to do to take the pounds off, I just don't do it but I'm going to make a concentrated effort to get back on all of that gym equipment that is in the basement and to stop having cookies for breakfast!

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Today I had my bowl of GrapeNuts for breakfast. The problem are all the boxes of Girl Scout cookies, calling my name. And the Oreos we have.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I have started gaining this past year too. Not much, only 10lbs but it keeps going up.

I have started this week with walking 7 miles a day so far, not changing the eating just yet.

Goal is to work up to 9 miles a day, right now. In addition I am working on giving up the sugar, although I am an addict right now.

One day at a time....

 

[MerMom60_94]

I'm SO mad...at MYSELF. Over the last year I let myself gain 20lbs. TWENTY POUNDS!!! I am disgusted with myself.

I decided I'd had enough and I joined a gym. I go to classes 4 days a week and truly am enjoying the working out. I can't seem to get my eating on track so that I will actually LOSE some weight!!! I will do well for a few days and then blow it.

I'm so embarrassed that I allowed this to happen. But I have only myself to blame. So, there it is...I'm venting about MYSELF!!!!

I have two thoughts to share:

What types of classes are you taking? Are you doing weights at all? If so, you may be gaining muscle but losing fat and this could result in a lack of weight loss, but you could be shrinking and shifting your body composition. That would be a good thing. Rather than measure pounds lost, you may do better to measure your body composition and keep track of that.

I lost 65 +/- pounds (depending on the day) over the course of a year and a half and have been keeping it off. In order to maintain, I make myself eat according to the food pyramid. After I have eaten my 5 fruits / veggies, my 2-3 milk products, etc, I still allow myself a treat. The thing is, after I eat all that healthy stuff I don't usually have any room left and end up skipping out on whatever it is I was going to have! Go heavy on your breakfast foods - that first meal can set you up on whether you are hungry all day or satisfied. I usually start out with an omelet made with eggbeaters (or you could use egg whites) and veggies such as mushrooms, broccolli, onions, or peppers. I have either whole grain toast or a whole grain English muffin and top it with reduced fat butter and sugar free jam. Mid-morning have a piece of fruit. Now you've knocked out 2-3 servings of fruit / veggies and you've kept yourself full.

Good luck. It's a lot of work but once you get going with it you'll be fine. You've already taken a good first step by joining a gym and attending some classes.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Last night QVC had the Biggest Loser Quick Start Book. I might have to check that out. Ali was on from season 5.

I can't join a gym right now, so I have to do things at home.

But the sugar....grrr... I had an egg and toast for breakfast. Keep up your protein to burn the calories. It does make a huge difference.

 

[worm761]

I quit smoking two years ago. I gained 20 pounds. Plus my metabolism has slowed down. We bought a Wii Fit last week and I have started on that. We have gym equipment in a room that is really good at taking up space. Other than that it doesn't get used very much. I started on the weights thinking that when I get skinny again I would like to be toned. My goal is to lose 20 pounds before Disney. I have heard that the fit is really good so I am giving it a try. If anything DS really likes it and it keeps him active.

 

[Camicar]

Ugh. My sympathies.

Once I hit 45, I gained 15 pounds, then another 5 pounds in the last year and nothing I do makes any difference. The only time I lost weight was when we were in Italy -- we ate our way thru Tuscany and somehow I lost 3 pounds.

I eat my way thru Tuscany and yet at home I generally limit my intake to 1100-1200 calories per day, exercise and I still gained 5 pounds in the last year. It makes no sense!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I eat my way thru Tuscany and yet at home I generally limit my intake to 1100-1200 calories per day, exercise and I still gained 5 pounds in the last year. It makes no sense!

You cannot limit calories like that and expect to lose weight.

You have to take in enough calories to burn weight.

That is why you are not losing but gaining. It means your body is starving.

ETA...Your clue is Tuscany. Your body finally got enough calories to burn off weight. 1100-1200 is the minimum required for basic body function. It is not enough to support reg. exercise and burning off weight.

You are at a "weight maintaining" level of caloric intake which is different from a weight loss intake. If that makes sense.

Increase your calories until you come to a point where you start losing.

 

[eliza61]

I'm SO mad...at MYSELF. Over the last year I let myself gain 20lbs. TWENTY POUNDS!!! I am disgusted with myself.

I decided I'd had enough and I joined a gym. I go to classes 4 days a week and truly am enjoying the working out. I can't seem to get my eating on track so that I will actually LOSE some weight!!! I will do well for a few days and then blow it.

I'm so embarrassed that I allowed this to happen. But I have only myself to blame. So, there it is...I'm venting about MYSELF!!!!

No embarrassment allowed. You have a whole lot of company. My coworkers and I are having a biggest loser competition. It is going so slow and I cannot get the motivation to go to the gym. It's hard work. Pat yourself on the back for the days you do well and let go of the not so good days.

Snacking is the hardest for me. it seems like between 1:00-5:00 I start snacking on junk food like a mule train driver.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Snacking is the hardest for me. it seems like between 1:00-5:00 I start snacking on junk food like a mule train driver.

By 1pm, you should had breakfast, snack, lunch, snack. Alot of protein, whole grains, dairy, fruit, veggies.

If you do that you won't have that carb loading need anymore.

My problem is NIGHTTIME...that is when I want to eat the carbs. And I know it is because my dinner is not timed right and I am not eating enough.