Shrinking Tink: Trading Pounds for Pixie Dust

[Tinkerbellarella]

Tink, thanks so much for the great words. It really hs been one of those days, and it's really been feeling like I'm hanging on by a thread today, and they helped. Alot.

Any time, my friend.

I felt good and then I ran into that idiot and I was shattered. It must have been just awful falling in the rain.

Usually I only like to mention karma when it's going to shine back on someone for a good deed. But dude, I was totally hoping that karma would visit that guy in the form of stepping in a knee-deep puddle somewhere in his day.

I haven't been for a physical in I don't even know how long. It may be worth it to look into.

Seriously. Go. I did in April, and while the stern talking-to my doc gave me was rough, it lit a fire under my rear. AND she tested me for EVERYTHING under the sun, just to make sure I had no issues that would get in the weigh of my weight loss. Plus, it's good to know where you are anyway. That's another way to gauge the overall improvements to your health when trying to lose weight - improved blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.

 

[disneydreamin247]

Well, it's weigh in Wednesday, and honestly I wanted to avoid coming here today. Today has been just an onslaught of carpiness in regards to my diet and weight that I feel like I don't have the energy to deal with it today.

Slept through my first alarm this morning and didn't wake up in time to call in for my Zumba class tomorrow. Carp! Zumba is the one exercise that I absolutely adore. Unfortunately I don't like getting up at 5 am just to get into the class. Slept through, and my body woke up naturally at my normal wake up time of 5:30. Class was filled.

Scorecard:
Carpy Fat Day - 1
Me - 0

After muttering several select curses at myself for sleeping through my alarm I dragged myself out of bed and into the bathroom and hopped on the scale.

Scorecard:
Carpy Fat Day - 2
Me - 0

Can we just leave it at that? Okay, the reason I'm posting here at all is for accountability, so I'll fess up. My weigh in was 218.2. I'm right back to where I started from. The scale nearly ended up being thrown across the room. Seriously. I was in no mood anyways, and this wasn't helping any. I think I may be retaining some water, because my ankles have been swelling the past few days, but whatever. I'm not using that as an excuse. I've gained 3 lbs back in a week. Deal.

Showered and got dressed. Nothing seemed to want to fit today. I don't know if this was just in my head or what, but everything was feeling snug and uncomfortable. After putting on, and ripping off three outfits I realized if I didn't get to the train station I was going to miss my train. Threw on anything and went running out the door.

I was fine until I got off the train and was walking up Madison Avenue. I managed to get my food snagged on the pavement and fell over onto my hands and knees.

Scorecard:
Fat Carpy Day: 3
Me: 0

At this point I was trying my best to hold on to some shred of, I don't know - something, and not go running for the first train back home. I was 0 for 3 so far this morning and wanted nothing more than to just curl up on the sofa watching old Star Trek episodes. My carppy day wasn't done with me just yet though and went in for extra credit. As I was pulling myself up off my sprawled position on the sidewalk, and trying to ascertain the damage some guys wandered by collecting money for the homeless and made a charming comment about the "big" girl on the sidewalk. I nearly broke out in tears.

Scorecard:
Fat Carpy Day - 3 with a heap of extra credit points
Me: 0 and wondering why I even bother

I managed to make it to my office without further insult, but honestly I've hit the point where I just don't care. I seem to weigh the same whether or not I eat like a pig while sitting on the sofa, or if I eat healthy and work out 5 days week so who cares. I bought myself a cupcake on the way to the office, and regardless of what anyone thinks it did make me feel better. I'll be back to my healthy choices at lunch time.

I'm just so tired of trying and failing. It just feels like such a constant in my life when it comes to my weight and my body. I don't know why this has to be so hard. Sorry to sound so witchy today, but it's been a rough morning. Hopefully tomorrow won't be so rough.

Awww honey, I'm sorry about your day. Sometimes cupcake really are the ray of sunshine we need to brighten a day. Where was it from?



Today I weighed in at....199.4! I am officially LESS than 200. Not by much but hey it works!

 

[If U Had Wings]

Awww honey, I'm sorry about your day. Sometimes cupcake really are the ray of sunshine we need to brighten a day. Where was it from?



Today I weighed in at....199.4! I am officially LESS than 200. Not by much but hey it works!

Crumbs. It was delicious! I was tempted to go to Magnolia, but I really like Crumbs better and there are no lines.

Hoorah for under 200 lbs! That's great. It's such a milestone for weight loss.

 

[disneydreamin247]

Crumbs. It was delicious! I was tempted to go to Magnolia, but I really like Crumbs better and there are no lines.

Hoorah for under 200 lbs! That's great. It's such a milestone for weight loss.

Thanks!

I adore Crumbs. I have NEVER gotten something there I didn't like lol.

 

[TarzansKat]

Wings, I'm totally late with this, but I still wanted to post it.

Did you mean old Star Trek episodes like this....

And to further entertain you, I shall regale you...

with song...

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Only going forward 'cause we can't find reverse.

Lt. Uhura, report.
There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim.

Analysis, Mr. Spock.
It's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it;
it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.


There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim.

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Only going forward, still can't find reverse.

Medical update, Dr. McCoy.
It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead, Jim;
it's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead.


It's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it;
it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim.

Starship Captain, James T. Kirk:
Ah! We come in peace, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, shoot to kill;
we come in peace, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, men.

It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead, Jim;
it's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead.

Well, it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it;
it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, scrape 'em off, Jim.

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Only going forward, and things are getting worse!

Engineer, Mr. Scott:
Ye cannot change the laws of physics, laws of physics, laws of physics;
ye cannot cahnge the laws of physics, laws of physics, Jim.

Ah! We come in peace, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, shoot to kill;
we come in peace, shoot to kill; Scotty, beam me up!

It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead, Jim;
it's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead.

Well, it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it;
it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, better calm down!

Ye cannot change the script Jim.
Och, #!*& Jimmy.

It's worse than that, it's physics, Jim.

Bridge to engine room, warp factor 9.

Och, if I give it any more she'll blow, Cap'n!

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Only going forward 'cause we can't find reverse.

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Only going forward, still can't find reverse.

I know that song always makes me feel better.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Today I weighed in at....199.4! I am officially LESS than 200. Not by much but hey it works!

Woohoo! Congrats! I can't wait to be under 200!

Crumbs. It was delicious! I was tempted to go to Magnolia, but I really like Crumbs better and there are no lines.

Hoorah for under 200 lbs! That's great. It's such a milestone for weight loss.

Wait.

Do these places ONLY sell cuppycakes?
Because TINK has a cuppycake addiction.
Particularly if it's golden cake with milk chocolate frosting.

Mental Note: TINK cannot move to NYC.

I'm sorry, in what part of this galaxy, or any other for that matter, did they think that color green was flattering on ANYONE?

 

[If U Had Wings]

Did you mean old Star Trek episodes like this....

Thanks TK!

That is exactly the Star Trek episodes I love. I might have had the teensiest crush way back when on both Captain Kirk and Spock. Just maybe a teensy bit still. Love the song too!

I think I need to break out my William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy Sing CD.

Hands down funniest CD ever. Was given to me a friend for the sheer laugh factor. Shatner singing Mr. Tamborine man will just make me laugh for days.

Wait.

Do these places ONLY sell cuppycakes?
Because TINK has a cuppycake addiction.
Particularly if it's golden cake with milk chocolate frosting.

Mental Note: TINK cannot move to NYC.

Yes, although I think a few other items might sneak in. NYC has tons of evil places like this. Stores dedicated to nothing but the mighty cupcake. Places where cupcakes are so delectable people wait in crazy lines wrapped around the building just to get one. Hope that the evil does not spread to Boston.

I'm sorry, in what part of this galaxy, or any other for that matter, did they think that color green was flattering on ANYONE?

Scary huh?

 

[disneydreamin247]

Yes, although I think a few other items might sneak in. NYC has tons of evil places like this. Stores dedicated to nothing but the mighty cupcake. Places where cupcakes are so delectable people wait in crazy lines wrapped around the building just to get one. Hope that the evil does not spread to Boston.

But we also have TONS of froyo places too! I like 16 Handles on 2nd Ave by St. Marks, but Pinkberry will always be my number one.

 

[If U Had Wings]

After a really bad weekend I was all set today to go back to being really good. I went to the grocery store and packed a really great breakfast and lunch for myself. Tiny portions so I could graze.

I left it home. I'm so annoyed with myself.

As for the weekend it was pretty bad. I had my niece's birthday party on Friday night, and a belated mother's day dinner on Saturday. Yesterday was better, but I think the fact that I was too busy to either run or take my Zumba class has made it all feel so much worse. Yesterday was a bit better, but since I was stuck working at my part time job it was alot of on the run eating.

At least I have yoga class tonight, and I'm going to try to fit in a run when I get home. No matter how late.

 

[TarzansKat]

I'll admit, I had one of "those" weekends as well. But I'm getting back on track today, and I did a nice workout yesterday and am hoping to get in a walk later today. Aiming for some form of exercise almost every day, although I sometimes take a break on Saturdays.

We're doing pretty good not having too much junk in the house, and I'm trying hard to follow that.

By the by, I'm glad you enjoyed the nutty Star Trek song and photo.

 

[If U Had Wings]

I keep very little junk in my house. Just enough of those 100 cal packs to get me through the week. If they are there I will eat them. Problem this week was that I spent 2 days at my brothers house. They are junk food central. Dishes of candy all over the place. Way too easy to just pick one or two up subconciously. That's not even including the problems with birthday cake.

 

[TarzansKat]

I keep very little junk in my house. Just enough of those 100 cal packs to get me through the week. If they are there I will eat them. Problem this week was that I spent 2 days at my brothers house. They are junk food central. Dishes of candy all over the place. Way too easy to just pick one or two up subconciously. That's not even including the problems with birthday cake.

Very similar to my MIL's. God, she is a fantastic cook, but there's also candy all over the place and all kinds of junk and I have no will power. I always leave stuffed.

 

[blissventure]

I'm a thread relative newby, hope it's ok to share a bit. I'm 5'1" and have lost 44 lbs as of today. (I started on Oct 1st of last year.) When you're that short that amount of weight makes a big difference. I never talk about my weight...but others seem to want to mention it. It's been hard for me to deal with. I just try say something brief, positive, (like we're all trying to live healthier) and change the subject.
I've gone from an 18W (and had to shorten everything) to a 12P. Maybe I should have expected it, but these changes have been challenging for me. Relearning new ways of eating, new self image...and knowing no one is perfectly happy with how they look--and learning to accept me as I am has been a work in progress.
I'm not sure why folks seem to need to mention (and sometimes mention several times in what are embarrassing ways) about weight changes.
I'm working on staying where I am, and maintaining my current weight. Being accountable to my self has been a huge step for me. I finally figured out that I can lie to myself all I want, but my body knows the truth.
I find great acceptance and support in posts in this thread, and it's very encouraging. It makes me feel better to put a bit of this down in a safe place. Thanks for listening!

 

[If U Had Wings]

Welcome Bliss! Making healthy choices is really difficult. Part of me has a hard time accepting the fact that for me at any rate healthy living is and probably always be difficult. You have done great though. That's an amazing amount of weight to lose and keep off. Congratulations!

I'm not usually bothered by weight talk, but I do know exactly what you mean. I used to work for an office where I sat near three other women. They were all about a size 4. (If that). I at that time was probably a size 20/22. All they talked about all day was how fat they were, how huge this part of their bodies were, and how much they needed to lose. All. Day. Long. It was horribly depressing for me, because if they were huge what in the world was I? Beyond hope? A beached whale? I swear after awhile it affected me. I hated going to work and sitting there all day long listening to that. I was so happy when I got laid off and didn't have to go there anymore!

 

[If U Had Wings]

I'm passing on weighing in today. I've decided to activate that option.

Seriously I just know it won't be pretty today, and I just don't want to deal with it. If I see actual numbers to go along with the knowledge that I had a bad week it will depress me and I'll want to ease my feelings with food. I know myself. I'm not considering this avoidence since I know I probably gained.

I've been back on track for the past few days, but the weekend really was hard. Friday I had my niece's birthday party, and had a bit too much pizza and cake. Saturday was their dance recital, so my brother had us stay for a belated mother's day dinner at their house. At lunch I had leftover birthday cake that I didn't need, and later on I had a bit too much steak for dinner, and more dessert. Then there was the picking on the tons of candy they leave out all over the house. (Evil! Who does that? Hide it away!) Sunday wasn't horrible, but I probably could have made some better choices.

I think what makes me feel the worst about last week is that I wasn't able to get in my usual exercise. I wasn't able to get into my Zumba class on Thursday, and had to miss Saturday because of the dance recital. I also missed my running time on Friday because of the party, and then I slacked off and slept late on Sunday missing my Sunday run. So really all I did this week was my Wed. run, and my Monday yoga class. Hopefully that will be turning around this week too. I'll do my run tonight when I get home, and I was able to get in to my class tomorrow so I'm off to a good start. I'm going to have to miss Zumba on Saturday since I'm going to a baseball game, but should be able to get a run in instead.

Hope everyone else had a good week!

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Stores dedicated to nothing but the mighty cupcake.

But we also have TONS of froyo places too! I like 16 Handles on 2nd Ave by St. Marks, but Pinkberry will always be my number one.

Do you have Jamba Juice? I discovered it when I went to CA and we have one, really inconveniently placed one here in Boston.

Tink hearts the Jamba.

As for the weekend it was pretty bad.

I'll admit, I had one of "those" weekends as well.

I too had a yucky weekend, almost 5 days, if I'm being really honest. AND it's that time. I feel FABULOUS.

No.

Not really.

I'm a thread relative newby, hope it's ok to share a bit.

Always! And welcome!

I'm 5'1" and have lost 44 lbs as of today. (I started on Oct 1st of last year.)

That is amazing. Congratulations on an wonderful achievement!!!

I've gone from an 18W (and had to shorten everything) to a 12P. Maybe I should have expected it, but these changes have been challenging for me. Relearning new ways of eating, new self image...and knowing no one is perfectly happy with how they look--and learning to accept me as I am has been a work in progress.
...
I'm working on staying where I am, and maintaining my current weight. Being accountable to my self has been a huge step for me. I finally figured out that I can lie to myself all I want, but my body knows the truth.

Everything you say here is so very true, especially that last line. I think you'll find that we can all relate, on some level, to just about everything you've said. I'm so glad you've chosen to join our little group.

I find great acceptance and support in posts in this thread, and it's very encouraging. It makes me feel better to put a bit of this down in a safe place. Thanks for listening!

We're nothing if not safe and supportive (oh, and sometimes hysterically funny). We'll help you through the tough bits and we're all about cheering you on!

I used to work for an office where I sat near three other women. They were all about a size 4. (If that). I at that time was probably a size 20/22. All they talked about all day was how fat they were, how huge this part of their bodies were, and how much they needed to lose. All. Day. Long. It was horribly depressing for me, because if they were huge what in the world was I? Beyond hope? A beached whale? I swear after awhile it affected me. I hated going to work and sitting there all day long listening to that. I was so happy when I got laid off and didn't have to go there anymore!

You know, I'm ok with people wanting to better their body, no matter what they look like. There's nothing wrong with that. But it is hard, I know, believe me, to listen to this. I work with a pretty little wisp of a girl. She's the sweetest thing. She's a size 0, a 2 at best. And she constantly talks about needing to lose weight to fit into this dress or that one. Um, sweetie? They don't come in negative sizes you know...

I worry for people like that.

I'm passing on weighing in today. I've decided to activate that option.

I think what makes me feel the worst about last week is that I wasn't able to get in my usual exercise. I wasn't able to get into my Zumba class on Thursday, and had to miss Saturday because of the dance recital. I also missed my running time on Friday because of the party, and then I slacked off and slept late on Sunday missing my Sunday run. So really all I did this week was my Wed. run, and my Monday yoga class.

Honey, don't be too hard on yourself. Something is better than nothing. Sometimes life just gets in the way. The important thing is just getting back on the horse as soon as you can. I'm in the same boat after a bad week with little exercise. But I'm back to counting my points and writing everything down and will be back to walking in the morning.


I actually forgot to get on the scale this morning. It's been kind of hectic in my world at the moment. I'll weigh in tomorrow. I too know I'm up but want to weigh in anyway.

Just a quick FYI - I've got some stuff going on at the end of this week and into the beginning of next week so starting Friday I'll be sparse. I'll be back Wednesday, though, and will be here tomorrow at the least.

 

[TarzansKat]

Hey Bliss! Welcome to the thread.

Well, I've been doing okay. I always seem to do better during my work week (Wed-Sat) because I just don't have time to overeat. And I've recently reinstated the no junk at work policy. We do a lot of baking for our customers at the bank, and I have to stop eating it myself!

And my exercise has been going very well. The weather was so beautiful last night, I really enjoyed my walk!

I did weigh in yesterday, and I was down to 152.5! I was quite pleased, I had gained some back, and am now lower than the initial 153 weigh in. By half a pound, but hey, I own it!

 

[LuvOrlando]

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[If U Had Wings]

Tink hearts the Jamba.

So do I. Evilly tempting stuff. The only good thing for me is that it's a bit of a walk from my office. I have to really put the effort in to get there for one.

:You know, I'm ok with people wanting to better their body, no matter what they look like. There's nothing wrong with that. But it is hard, I know, believe me, to listen to this. I work with a pretty little wisp of a girl. She's the sweetest thing. She's a size 0, a 2 at best. And she constantly talks about needing to lose weight to fit into this dress or that one. Um, sweetie? They don't come in negative sizes you know...

I worry for people like that.

I don't think I would have even minded that much, if they discussed anything else but that. It was a singleminded obsession with them, and not in a healthy way. I really hated that job.

:Honey, don't be too hard on yourself. Something is better than nothing. Sometimes life just gets in the way. The important thing is just getting back on the horse as soon as you can. I'm in the same boat after a bad week with little exercise. But I'm back to counting my points and writing everything down and will be back to walking in the morning.

Thanks for reminding me Tink. I tend to be my own worst enemy when it comes to just about everything. I have a very all or nothing mentality sometimes when it comes to myself. I find it hard to learn to live with shades of grey. The scary thing is that I can see my 5 and 8 year old nieces doing the same thing. I'm trying to be better so I can set a better example for them.

And my exercise has been going very well. The weather was so beautiful last night, I really enjoyed my walk!

I did weigh in yesterday, and I was down to 152.5! I was quite pleased, I had gained some back, and am now lower than the initial 153 weigh in. By half a pound, but hey, I own it!

That's fantastic! All those little 1/2 lbs add up.

Right now I'm drinking a cup of caffeinated tea to get me going for exercising and to help me drop some of the water because it even swells my fingers. Does anyone know of any other good natural diuretics for dropping water weight.

Good luck today everyone!

I wish I knew. My body loves to swell up and hold water for any little thing. Whenever I go to Disney, I take about 3 steps off the plane and I can feet my feet swelling from the humidity. Last week I was pmsing a bit, and was feeling like I was stretching my skin to it's full capacity. I hate it.

The additional exercise I've been doing has helped alot with the day to day swelling. I haven't really been bothered too much with the humidity so far this year. The exercise does nothing however, for pms bloating and swelling.


As for exercise, I got back out there again last night when I got home from work. I tweeked my knee a bit walking from the train station to my car and was tempted to skip my run. I'm glad I didn't. The knee didn't bother me at all, and the run actually ended up feeling pretty good. It was my second 3 min. run, and it went much better than my first.

Tonight I have my Zumba class, so I'm feeling pretty good. It's amazing how for me exercise is addictive. Once I get going with it, I want more and more. It's a bit like a drug. On the same token, once I get a bit lazy and don't exercise the more I want to do nothing but sit on my rump watching tv.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

I did weigh in yesterday, and I was down to 152.5! I was quite pleased, I had gained some back, and am now lower than the initial 153 weigh in. By half a pound, but hey, I own it!

OWN IT GIRL, OWN IT!

TK's too sexy for that half pound, too sexy for that half pound, too sexy for that half pound.

Right now I'm drinking a cup of caffeinated tea to get me going for exercising and to help me drop some of the water because it even swells my fingers. Does anyone know of any other good natural diuretics for dropping water weight.

You might want to double check but I believe lemon also acts as a natural diuretic. There are also some great, all-natural herbal teas that do the same thing. I highly recommend Whole Foods, if you have one near you. The staff their is very knowledgeable and could help you choose the right one.

So do I. Evilly tempting stuff. The only good thing for me is that it's a bit of a walk from my office. I have to really put the effort in to get there for one.

There's one on the Boston College campus but I can't get there by foot from work so it's not even an option. Which really is too bad. Because the smoothies are SO filling and really aren't bad in points.

We also have a great little mostly-natural mexican place called boloco that makes pretty amazing smoothies.

I've never had it, for fear of addiction, but they make a Nutella smoothie.

Thanks for reminding me Tink. I tend to be my own worst enemy when it comes to just about everything. I have a very all or nothing mentality sometimes when it comes to myself. I find it hard to learn to live with shades of grey. The scary thing is that I can see my 5 and 8 year old nieces doing the same thing. I'm trying to be better so I can set a better example for them.

Being a good role model is great motivation because it's someting outside of your own desire to get healthy, you know? They might not know it, but as a role model, you're accountable to your nieces.

But really, don't be too hard on yourself. Life happens sometimes and you just have to deal. You just get back on the horse.

It's amazing how for me exercise is addictive. Once I get going with it, I want more and more. It's a bit like a drug.

Scientifically it DOES act like a drug. Your body releases feel-good hormones after a workout.

Best. Addiction. On. The. Planet.


Ladies, I forgot to weigh in again this morning. ::sigh::

I will try to remember tomorrow. Sorry, lots on the mind. All good, but still, I've been sooooo distracted...