I don't know if anyone reads these links I post, but this one moved me.
**It has a few potty words, so please ignore if you are offended.
Thoughts?
A 90 Year Human Life in Years
http://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-t...il&utm_term=0_0d0c9bd4c2-bc6da30e17-118923137
Wow. This really puts stuff into perspective! My boys are still at home at 12 and 9, but I hope I see them more than 10 days a year after the leave for college!
To Think About?
How much negative self talk is going on in your head during the day?
Which of the four common types of negative self tak below do you most identify with?
What did you think about the four ways (in the article) to combat negative self talk?
How negative self talk is killing your health and weight loss goals.
http://health.usnews.com/health-new...-is-killing-your-health-and-weight-loss-goals
- Perfectionism/Polarizing: Things are either good or bad – there's no middle ground. If you're not perfect, you're a total failure.
- Catastrophizing: You dream up the worst possible outcome, and small issues are harbingers of doom.
- Rationalization: You blame yourself for everything bad that happens. For instance, if a few friends don't make it to your party, you assume no one likes you.
- Filtering: You search for the negative aspects of any given situation, filtering out any positive ones. The vacation was mostly great, but you complain to yourself and others about the delayed flight home, rather than sharing the delights of the trip.
I really don't have a lot of negative self talk. Although, I can take small things and stress about them much more than needed.
I'm a little late to the game, but can I play?
I'm 39, although my hubby is trained to say 26. Weighed in this morning at 158. I have downloaded the iTrackBites app on my phone and have followed that since Sunday. I own a Bowflex Max Trainer (the devil's machine) and had my first night back on it yesterday.
My goal is to be down 30 lbs by my 40th birthday in October. We have a trip to Hawaii, then a couple days at DLR planned for the occasion, and the goal is to be 1/2 naked on the Hawaii part of the trip. Once we return, we have a November WDW trip planned for my daughter for her bday/senior trip.
Big downfall for me is the hubby and I eat out a couple of times a week. This will not change. I also like my wine. This will not change either. I cook when we are home. I'm a vegetarian, but there are always very good, and delicious ways to muck up a perfectly healthy veggie meal..... Yup, I'm a Southern girl so I like my food fried and with butter. This WILL change!
I've lost the weight before. Lost too much going thru a nasty divorce several years ago, and looked like a sick stick. That is
NOT the goal. I started gaining it slowly back when I started dating my now husband 3 years ago. I guess you call it happy weight, but I'll be happier to see it gone
Looking forward to going back thru this thread and reading everyone else's start. Once I realized this type of forum was on DIS, I jumped....
EDIT--I forgot to post my January goals.
1) absolutely no carbonated drinks
2) only drink wine if I have enough points left in the day without dipping into my weeklies 3) get on blasted devil's machine at least 3x week
4) not to go crazy obsessing over scale, but try to be down 4lbs by end of month
Welcome!
To think about for today...
We are in the middle of the long cold days of winter. Do you think healthy eating/ weight loss/ exercise goals are easier or harder to meet in the winter?
It's so much harder for me in the winter. I want warm comfort food instead of fruits and veggies. In the summer I can eat fresh all the time. In winter, I am always freezing so I want warm starchy carbs! The western PA weather also does not help my motivation to work out. It's too cold to get out of comfy clothes and drive to the gym. And, it's too cold to run outside most of the time.
I really like the 30ds. It's hard!
Yes! I do not do the workout daily, I use it in between running days. But my thighs! Oh my thighs! Darn you Jillian!
I'm a bit late to the party, but hopefully can still join!
I'm 39, mom of three (12,10,7). I currently weigh 190lbs and my goal is 140, so 50 lbs to go. I'm hoping to lose about 5 lbs/month. I've hovered around 185 for years, then in the month of December, gained 5 lbs! I think that was my wake up call. I feel really motivated to lose weight this time (as opposed to all those times I made a minimal effort, not really feeling it). I started tracking on MFP on Monday and have been sticking to it so far these 3 whole days...
I love food. Really love unhealthy food. And don't plan on giving it completely up, just have to work it into my calories for the day. I also love eating out, and while I may cut back, I don't plan on giving that up either. Went out to lunch with a friend yesterday and ended up being about 250 calories over, so I added a 2nd workout at night to make up for it and ended up staying at my daily goal.
I have a coke zero addiction also. I'm not ready to give that up yet, baby steps. I don't drink coffee or tea, so it's coke zero that keeps me sane. I'm sure it's liquifying my insides so hopefully someday i'll be ready.
I'm really trying to drink more water. Not keeping track of ounces, that's too intimidating now, but am more conscious of drinking it.
Also got DH to join MFP with me yesterday. Misery loves company.
He has maybe 20 lbs to lose, if that. As I was starving at night on my first day, Monday, he came into the room eating Oreos. It actually was pretty funny at the time, but I think it will help if he's more aware of what he's eating also.
Welcome!
it is harder for me. I enjoyed all the fun Autumn and Christmas baking and treats, then it turned cold and all I want to do is make soups and warm breads. Summer time it is easy to make salads since the farmer's market is awesome here, plus grilling outside is fun. I also like to make shaved ice smoothies, so not doing those when cold LOL
Yes! I totally agree.
I've got a couple of questions for y'all....
Do you weigh yourself every day?
Those of you with a fitbit...are they a good motivating device to have? I'm looking at either the flex or the charge. I don't think I need the charge HR for the heart rate stuff.
Best Buy has the charge cheaper than the flex right now.
I weigh myself everyday because it's what I need. If I see a gain, even if it's small, I think about why it might have happened. I tried weighing myself weekly, and I stressed more.
I have a Fitbit HR. I really like it, but it really isn't motivating to me. I just looked and I am at 8,346 steps for the day. I will add more, but I don't walk my house at night just to get to 10,000 steps. I do like counting flights of stairs, too.
To think about for today...
It's two o'clock. You have had a crazy busy day. You forgot your lunch. You are STARVING. You have 15 minutes before you have your next commitment for the day.
What do you do?
I would hope I would have something healthy in my desk. I usually do. If I didn't, I would drink water and chew a piece a gum until I can grab something to eat. And with 15 minutes, I can always go to Subway (I dislike lunch meat) and grab a veggie salad, apples, or yogurt. Subway is about 1 minute away from work.
Doing ok this week.
Got at least 30 min of light cardio every day and my foot is holding up. Keeping up with my squat challenge for the month--55 on tap for today. Successfully drinking my water. Working on keeping things in perspective.
I mentioned it above--but also on day 7 of no soda and I think I am mostly giving up caffeine as well. Still will have my black decaf in the morning.
This afternoon I have a phone screening for a job I am very qualified for. I could not tell from the posting if it was full or part time, but I said in my cover letter 2x that I wanted part time, so hoping that is the case. Fingers crossed.
Hope your afternoon went well!
I haven't had any diet pop (soda for those of you that say that
) since Sunday. I really, really miss it. I'd have one right now if I wasn't trying so hard. I know it's terrible for me, but I just love Diet Dr. Pepper so much. I am drinking more water, iced tea, and hot tea.
I'm interested since losing weight is my New Year's resolution. I weigh 140 (I am short and small framed so 140 is a lot for me) and would like to lose 15-20 pounds. My Jan goal is 5 pounds. I do a weight watchers like diet and walk. I am 42 and stay home so I can snack all day. I have twin DDs-17 and DS-19.
Welcome!
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The last two nights I went to sleep earlier than usual, so I wasn't on the dis. I guess going back to work took it's toll on me and wore me out
I feel like I've made major changes this week like no pop, no mindless snacking, no desserts, and more workouts. I've tracked my food and..............gain 0.4 pounds. Seriously? I better step it up! The last time I needed to lose weight, I did cardio 2 days a week, yoga one day, and strength training 2 days.
I am signing up for a half at the end of April or beginning of May. I need to decide which one to do. Here's my list. Any experiences with the following?
1. Pro Football Hall of Fame April 24 (Canton, Ohio. I actually did this last year. I did the 5k on Saturday and Dan Marino high-fived every finisher! The half was Sunday)
2. Capital City Half April 30 (Columbus, Ohio) Any info on this would be great!
3. Pittsburgh May 1 (my sister's done this and enjoyed it)
4. Flying Pig May 1 (Cincinnati, Ohio) Any info on this????
5. Cleveland May 15 Anyone???
Or any suggestion for this time in western PA, Ohio, or Western NY?
I have a calendar all ready to write down my training runs, but I need to decide on a race first
I am so indecisive about everything.
I am happy to see new faces here. I love reading everyone's posts, it's very motivational to me. So, thank you all! I'm off to finish up laundry and make a grocery list for this weekend's shopping trip before I forget to. Have a great night.
Jill
I gotta burn some more calories tomorrow after my 4 hour shift. I'm already soooooo ready for the weekend. I'll also find some time to put out more applications/resumes. I would really love to find full time work soon. 
Though when I am working full time I tend to keep better time management. I had the time I just managed it poorly today after I worked my 1 hour shift. The morning was productive for stuff I had to do for the house. I have a page of to dos for finishing some housework deep cleans over the weekend. 
