Shrinking Tink: Trading Pounds for Pixie Dust

[TarzansKat]

I'll step away from the Duncan Hines frosting if you'll put down your raw cookie dough.

I think we have an accord.

Seriously, there's some wonderful pineapple and strawberries in my house. I think it feels neglected.

 

[If U Had Wings]

Hissy Fit Me: I don't like what I look like right now. I don't like the way my clothes fit. Wah, wah, whine.
Sensible Me: Eat better. Exercise.
Hissy Fit Me: I'm ugly. I'm fat. I'm lazy.
Sensible Me: And mean. Stop cutting yourself up. Eat better. Exercise.
Hissy Fit Me: IGIVEUP!!!I'MGOINGTOGOINHALEAPINTOFICECREAM!!!
Sensible Me: ::twiddling thumbs:: Let me know when you're done acting like a baby.
Hissy Fit Me: Wait a minute. I've done this before. I know I can lose this wait. I just need to eat better. And exercise.
Sensible Me: (to no one in particular) Ever get the feeling you're talking to yourself?

Are you sure you weren't listening in my bathroom this morning? I swear that's the exact conversation that I had this morning with my self.

I really need to be good and stick with this. The holiday is going to be rough!

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

So, I read a very interesting article in this month's SELF magazine. It was written by Deanna Kizis and is about how harsh our self-criticism is. What she chose to do was to give her inner critic a name and a "being". She called him Stan.

Stan berated her constantly. And she usually cowered in Stan's presence. Then, she stood up to him, talked back. Told him to be quiet. And he was, for a few hours. She started to repeat this behavior, refuting Stan's claims and really talking herself up. And she says it worked! Stan's a much quieter presence now.

She did some psychological research on the topic and found that her success was attributed to which areas of the brain are active and when. Talking Stan down and herself up, resulted in lower activity in the amygdala - which controls the fight or flight response.

Now, I realize it might seem a little off to give yourself another little personality BUT if it means working on being kinder to yourself, which we ALL deserve, perhaps it's worth it. I mean really, it's no different than that 'imaginary friend' we all had as kids.

I might just give it a shot.

And call her Mabel.

In other news, we are on Day 2 of eating healthy and being back on track. I'll be going to the gym tomorrow morning and would've taken a walk at lunch today if only my sneakers were sitting forgotten and lonely in my closet. And all I have here are 4" wedge sandals.

There's always tomorrow.

Oh! And I had a glass of fresh juice that the BF made me last night in our newly inherited juicer. Let's see, it had: an orange, a green apple, a carrot, strawberries and half a pear. It made about 16oz. of juice and I had to split it with BF because it was very filling. But good!

 

[TarzansKat]

Glad to hear you're on track! Interesting about naming the berater...hmmm....I'll have to think of what I'd call mine.

I won't lie, I had a waffle with lite syrup for breakfast. Not the healthiest thing, but my goal, instead of totally eliminating foods, is to stop when I'm full. I have a huge problem with that.

I used the WiiFit for the first time yesterday and it was awesome. I found it more difficult to do some of the yoga poses while standing of the board then if I was just doing them on the floor, but I really enjoyed a lot of the exercises. It weighed me and indicated my BMI was just over the normal range. So I set a goal of how many pounds to lose in a month to get me in the healthy range. The sad thing is it's less than three pounds. Why are the last five always the hardest?

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

I used the WiiFit for the first time yesterday and it was awesome. I found it more difficult to do some of the yoga poses while standing of the board then if I was just doing them on the floor, but I really enjoyed a lot of the exercises. It weighed me and indicated my BMI was just over the normal range. So I set a goal of how many pounds to lose in a month to get me in the healthy range. The sad thing is it's less than three pounds. Why are the last five always the hardest?

I would really, REALLY, REALLY like to own a Wii Fit. Perhaps Tink needs to consider a way to work it into the budget.

 

[If U Had Wings]

She started to repeat this behavior, refuting Stan's claims and really talking herself up. And she says it worked! Stan's a much quieter presence now.

She did some psychological research on the topic and found that her success was attributed to which areas of the brain are active and when. Talking Stan down and herself up, resulted in lower activity in the amygdala - which controls the fight or flight response.

Interesting. It may be worth a try. I'd have to give mine a man's name. I wouldn't want to abuse some poor woman. I'm thinking maybe Adam.

In other news, we are on Day 2 of eating healthy and being back on track. I'll be going to the gym tomorrow morning and would've taken a walk at lunch today if only my sneakers were sitting forgotten and lonely in my closet. And all I have here are 4" wedge sandals.

There's always tomorrow.

What about a walk once you get home? I find that even if I take a really short walk I feel much better and less like I have to yell at my inner Mabel. I tried to convice myself of this last night, but instead sat on my rump and watched Pirates for the umpteenth time.

I won't lie, I had a waffle with lite syrup for breakfast. Not the healthiest thing, but my goal, instead of totally eliminating foods, is to stop when I'm full. I have a huge problem with that.

That really is the key to it all. My biggest problem is to stop aimless eating. I get bored I eat. I get emotional, I eat. I use eating as something to do. It's a pesky habit I find very hard to break.

I used the WiiFit for the first time yesterday and it was awesome. I found it more difficult to do some of the yoga poses while standing of the board then if I was just doing them on the floor, but I really enjoyed a lot of the exercises. QUOTE]

Can I say how much I want a Wii??? Of course at the moment it's out of the question as I first need to buy a Wii. I almost weakened the other day, but reminded myself that I could better use the cash for my August Disney trip. Plus I'm afraid that a Wii fit would soon join the Urban rebounder and the Bodyslide under my bed.

I actually really love my rebounder, but living on the second floor I don't like to use it when my downstairs neighbor is home. I didn't realize just how squeeky it would be. Then again he throws parties that start at 1am on Friday and Saturday mornings, should I really be that considerate of a neighbor?

I cheated a bit last night and had a dish of fudge icecream. So far though today I'm on track. Going to take a walk on my lunch hour today.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

What about a walk once you get home? I find that even if I take a really short walk I feel much better and less like I have to yell at my inner Mabel.

I thought about doing this but today is my long day, so I won't be home until almost 8 p.m. and Tuesday's usually leave me feeling pretty beat. And I don't want to be overtired for the gym tomorrow. But, we'll see. I'm going to keep it in mind.

 

[TarzansKat]

I would really, REALLY, REALLY like to own a Wii Fit. Perhaps Tink needs to consider a way to work it into the budget.

Anything new for the Wii is pretty much a requirement in our household. That being said, DH had lots of gift cards from Christmas, so he saves them for those types of purchase, which makes my budget constraints sooooo much lighter.

What about a walk once you get home? I find that even if I take a really short walk I feel much better and less like I have to yell at my inner Mabel. I tried to convice myself of this last night, but instead sat on my rump and watched Pirates for the umpteenth time.

I find this to be true as well. During my fifteen minute break at work, I feel energized when I take a quick ten minute walk around the shopping plaza. I've been bad about it lately because it's been so hot out.

That really is the key to it all. My biggest problem is to stop aimless eating. I get bored I eat. I get emotional, I eat. I use eating as something to do. It's a pesky habit I find very hard to break.

I'm definitely the same way. And I feel horrible after. I'm trying to wean myself off of food and I've been using the computer as a substitute. Good for the DIS, bad for family time. But seriously, sometimes you just have to try to switch your focus to something else.

Can I say how much I want a Wii??? Of course at the moment it's out of the question as I first need to buy a Wii. I almost weakened the other day, but reminded myself that I could better use the cash for my August Disney trip. Plus I'm afraid that a Wii fit would soon join the Urban rebounder and the Bodyslide under my bed.

I really like it, I plan on doing it today since I didn't go to the gym.

I cheated a bit last night and had a dish of fudge icecream. So far though today I'm on track. Going to take a walk on my lunch hour today.

You can always start anew! Enjoy your walk!

 

[pajules]

Welcome Back Tink!

Don't worry about getting off track, it happens to all of us. On Friday I had my final weigh in with my nutritionist and am happy to report I lost 14 pounds in 6 weeks on my new healthy eating plan. Then of course Saturday was my birthday and all I wanted was a 5 Guys cheeseburger with mushrooms and onions and an order of fries....oh and for dessert, how about a cherry gelato from Rita's!

So despite all my good intentions for the past 6 weeks, I did splurge more than I should have. It's amazing how your body reacts to this...come monday morning I was dragging to the gym.

Speaking of the gym, I've added 2 news classes to my fitness routine and both are killer. On Mondays and Thursdays I'm taking body combat which is like Billy Blanks Tae Bo and on Wednesday's I'm doing a step class. I decided to stop my pool classes for the summer since I've been going to the pool in the afternoons with my son and spend a lot of time playing tag with he and his friends.

I'm hoping these higher level classes will burn some extra calories and help me reach my next goal which is to get under 200 by September 1st. If I do that I will have lost 45 pounds since March. So for now, it's 25 pounds down, 20 more to go. If I can lose 1.5 pounds each week I should be good to go....so ladies, let's get this weight loss party started!
(sorry, no skittles, banana's are better for you!...haha)

 

[If U Had Wings]

oh and for dessert, how about a cherry gelato from Rita's!

I heart Rita's. I blame my brother for introducing me to the wonders of that stuff. I haven't tried the gelato, but I've been craving some birthday cake italian ice.

Speaking of the gym, I've added 2 news classes to my fitness routine and both are killer. On Mondays and Thursdays I'm taking body combat which is like Billy Blanks Tae Bo and on Wednesday's I'm doing a step class. I decided to stop my pool classes for the summer since I've been going to the pool in the afternoons with my son and spend a lot of time playing tag with he and his friends.

I really wish I could fit some gym time into my schedule. At least gym time where I can take classes. By the time I get off the train at 7:00 all the classes in my area are done already. Unfortunately the budget won't allow me to have a gym membership in the city.

I'm hoping these higher level classes will burn some extra calories and help me reach my next goal which is to get under 200 by September 1st. If I do that I will have lost 45 pounds since March. So for now, it's 25 pounds down, 20 more to go. If I can lose 1.5 pounds each week I should be good to go....so ladies, let's get this weight loss party started!
(sorry, no skittles, banana's are better for you!...haha)

That's fantastic! Congratulations on all the success!

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

On Friday I had my final weigh in with my nutritionist and am happy to report I lost 14 pounds in 6 weeks on my new healthy eating plan.

That is WONDERFUL!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

So for now, it's 25 pounds down, 20 more to go. If I can lose 1.5 pounds each week I should be good to go....so ladies, let's get this weight loss party started!

Great goal!!! We're here for you!

I haven't tried the gelato

I'm (thankfully) not a fan of gelato. Too rich.

By the time I get off the train at 7:00 all the classes in my area are done already. Unfortunately the budget won't allow me to have a gym membership in the city.

Ditto and ditto. And I'm not really a fan of any of the classes my gym offers on the weekends. I'm also not a huge fan of their instructors. I have a couple of DVDs at home. I haven't used them in a while. I should break them out!

Well ladies, today is my Friday for work. So, I figured I'd hop on the scale since I've been so good as of late and get a 'midweek' weigh-in.

I shouldn't have.

It was depressing.

I'm UP 1.6lbs.!!!???







UGH. NOT a good way to start the morning. I said something to BF and (God bless him) he said, "Don't worry about it honey. It's normal."
ME: But I've been sooo good! How is it normal?"
BF: Because you were eating like crazy and your body got used to that amount of calories, so now that you're eating right, your body thinks it's starving. Don't worry. It'll even out.
ME: (pout)

But I know he's right. ::sigh:: I just wish...I dunno. I'm going to stop there because nothing positive is going to come out of my mouth and negativity isn't going to get me anywhere.

One thing that I wanted to share is that in addition to eating better and taking a daily women's multi-vitamin, I also started to take a fish oil supplement. I don't like fish, so I miss out on the best source of OMEGA-3's so my therapist actually suggested this. It also (sorry if this is a little icky or TMI, but I thought it might be helpful) helps with regularity. Which I've had a problem with. Especially with all the junky food eating as of late.

 

[If U Had Wings]

I've been too afraid to get on the scale the past week or two. I've been hoping into the shower in the morning before weighing myself. I then rationalize not weighing myself at all by saying it's no longer at the same time so I'll just wait for the next morning.

The next morning arrives and the cycle repeats itself. I think I'm subconciously forgetting to hop on the scale.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

I've been too afraid to get on the scale the past week or two. I've been hoping into the shower in the morning before weighing myself. I then rationalize not weighing myself at all by saying it's no longer at the same time so I'll just wait for the next morning.

LOL I'm not laughing AT you but WITH you. When I forget to weigh myself before showering I REFUSE to do it afterwards, citing that all that water on my body and in my hair (I have long hair) is just added faux poundage.

But I usually do then try to make sure to do it pre-wash-up the next day.

 

[If U Had Wings]

LOL I'm not laughing AT you but WITH you. When I forget to weigh myself before showering I REFUSE to do it afterwards, citing that all that water on my body and in my hair (I have long hair) is just added faux poundage.

But I usually do then try to make sure to do it pre-wash-up the next day.

That's exactly my rational! My mother actually read an article that says you weigh less in the morning after showering. I'm just not buying it. All that water has to add up.

 

[disneydreamin247]

I haven't been around for a while so I thought I would check in. I am down 37 lbs since the beginning of May. I am so happy to finally be shedding this weight for good. It took a while to get motivated but now that I'm on track it feels really good.

 

[pajules]

I haven't been around for a while so I thought I would check in. I am down 37 lbs since the beginning of May. I am so happy to finally be shedding this weight for good. It took a while to get motivated but now that I'm on track it feels really good.

That's fantastic! You get a dancing banana.... or two for that one. Keep up the great work!

 

[MomsOf2boys]

Hello everyone!! Just wanted to pop in and say hi and congrats on all the great work. My weight loss has been slow. I still don't have much time for exercise but am still doing WW. I am only down 6 pounds. Like have 100 to go aarghh but at least it is a loss instead of a gain. My friends have been very supportive and when I go to someones house for dinner they have made sure it is healthy and all. I even had an ex WW who made strawberry tacos with a flour tortilla cut up strawberries and fat free whip cream. You can even put a small line of Nutella on it. Yummo. Salty sweet.

Happy 4th of July everyone!!

 

[disneydreamin247]

That's fantastic! You get a dancing banana.... or two for that one. Keep up the great work!

Thanks!!!

Hello everyone!! Just wanted to pop in and say hi and congrats on all the great work. My weight loss has been slow. I still don't have much time for exercise but am still doing WW. I am only down 6 pounds. Like have 100 to go aarghh but at least it is a loss instead of a gain. My friends have been very supportive and when I go to someones house for dinner they have made sure it is healthy and all. I even had an ex WW who made strawberry tacos with a flour tortilla cut up strawberries and fat free whip cream. You can even put a small line of Nutella on it. Yummo. Salty sweet.

Happy 4th of July everyone!!

That sounds reallyyyyyyyyyyy good!

 

[weesignlanguage]

Hey guys! Hope everyone had a great 4th of July! We did! I took the day off from my "rabbit food" diet and enjoyed a homemade grilled burger, oven fries, and chips and dip and then pizza that night! Now I am back to the diet today! I have not cheated at all other than one night at a baseball game. Anyways, I ate what I wanted and enjoyed our spectacular fireworks show here on the beach!

Just wanted to update you all on my weigh in last week...I didn't go...I had to cancel the appt. b/c my ds and I were both sick with head colds and besides that I started my monthly...argh. I am looking forward to weighing in on Tuesday to see how I have done the last two weeks. I realllllly want to get to 189... I cannot remember the last time I weighted that low...crazy, huh?

Sounds like you all are doing super. I am terrible with quoting other posters comments but I am very proud of all of your progress...14 lbs....37 lbs...6 lbs...that is all awesome!! Tink...glad to hear from you again...we missed you! Anyways, I better run. We put up a small pool (10ft. by 30 in) with a pump yesterday for fun and my ds is raging around in it! HA! Have a great weekend!

 

[TarzansKat]

Hi guys! Just wanted to check in and say I'm here. And I've stopped weighing myself. It's just gotten so defeating to me, because I'm still struggling with these last five pounds, and when I see that it's gone up, even if it's just a pound, it makes me so depressed. I know it's silly, but I'm going to take that factor out of the equation for a bit.

Instead I've been focusing on healthier eating and my workouts.

I'm maintained consistency with the elliptical machine and finish it off with the treadmill and weights. I'm up to 20 minutes on the elliptical, and usually a 25 minute walk, so that's really increased my workout by 15 minutes. And I try to do that about 4 times a week.

So I'm feeling good, and working on healthy habits, both physically and mentally.