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[Flossbolna]

QOTD: I am a shy person and feeling ugly really makes it even worse. So, I decided that when I was away from home at university that I needed to change my own self esteem if I wanted to be more sociable. That is what got me motivated. The funny thing is: I figured out that I am really not that sociable of a person. I like my group of a few close friends. After finishing my degree in Germany I went to the UK for a year to get a masters degree. There I suddenly was Miss Popular. And after enjoying it for a month, I realised that it really was not me. But I had gotten to know myself better in the process and I had learned that I can lose weight, I can live healthy and enjoy it and I learned that there are types of exercise that are fun!

 

[piglet1979]

I struggled with unhealthy living for awhile I just never had the motivation to be healthy even though I was very unhappy with myself. Running changed that, I was so slow and ashamed of it. I knew losing weight would improve my time so I started eating better and lost 15 lbs. I still have a ways to go but I am definitely on the right track now.

For me it was the fact that clothes were starting to not fit again, I didn't like how clothes fit on me, I was just uncomfortable. Then I saw a picture of me at Christmas last year and new I need to change. I still have a long way to go but slow and steady wins the race. I am happy as long as the number is going down and not up.

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Yesterday was an ok day. I ate really good during the day but at night for dinner I ate a big bowl of pasta salad. I still stayed at about 1200 calories though. I wasn't able to work out yesterday because of conferences for my daughter. They went good but since I have had 3 different teachers to talk to it took some time. It was about 7 before I got home. I had my daughter with me at the conferences so and found out she did not do her homework yet. When we got home I was starving and needed to help her with the math. They are doing long division and she is having some trouble with it. I still did about 40 squats so I did something. I was exhausted too yesterday. I fell asleep on the couch after I ate my dinner at about 9. When my husband got home he tried to talk to me but I was pretty out of it and went straight to bed. I must of needed the sleep. I don't do that very often. My husband did say I was couching my my sleep though. He was sick with a really bad cold last week and I am hoping I don't get it. I hope this is not a sign that I am getting it.

 

[Oneanne]

I haven't broken the curse of unhealthy living yet, but like the idea of framing it up that way and will ponder on how to break thru.

This weekend is the local knitting "convention", where I signed up for two classes to improve some basic skills... fortunately I did my pre-class homework over the weekend because this week has flown by. In addition to classes there will be a market place and I'm looking forward to finding some really special yarns, because I only have two baskets full of yarn and need more . I was deeply touched yesterday by how my wooly Instagram tribe processed national events and am looking forward to sitting/knitting side-by-side with some of them.

I'm totally off track this week: I've been stress eating and not getting things taken care of, but am starting the fight to get back at it today.

 

[pjlla]

The pirates were desperate to break the curse so they could enjoy their lives again. What convinced you to lift the curse of unhealthy living?

Well... it wasn't a sudden revelation.... it was more gradual. I had a Disney vacation coming along and I was determined to NOT return to WDW fatter than I had been at my previous visit. I had lost 40 pounds before that previous visit (over the course of a year), but had regained more than half of them... and I now had 14 weeks to lose those regained pounds.... plus hopefully a bit more. I did it, losing about 36 pounds in those 14 weeks and I returned to WDW happy, excited, and ready to be IN the photos! But the biggest CURSE that was lifted was the fact that AFTER the vacation I GOT BACK ON PLAN! Not in a week or a month.... but the VERY NEXT DAY! And I weighed in and faced the music on the scale and put myself to work losing the vacation pounds I had gained AND continuing on the weight loss journey!!

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Hey friends! I'm here in the office playing catch up with you all while my class is at Library. I have my WW meeting tonight and then I'll be stopping to grab a few groceries and then a quick visit to DS before heading home, so I will not be popping back on here until tomorrow. Have a GREAT evening everyone!......P

 

[HappyGrape]

My healthy/unhealthy living was on and off, weekends vs weekdays, vacations vs normal days and it was no longer possible to live like that. It was too hard to go back to normal on vacations, it was too hard to over eat weekends and go back to it Monday and I wasn't able for it. I hated the image if 60 year old me being on post vacation diet.

That's what made me look for lifestyle changes I can maintain. I still have bigger meal sometimes, but i have set a minimum standards for myself and I aim to live by them every day. Even on vacation!

 

[HappyGrape]

My holiday food report

http://www.disboards.com/threads/th...vacation-in-wdw-update.3496139/#post-56738441

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

My holiday food report

http://www.disboards.com/threads/th...vacation-in-wdw-update.3496139/#post-56738441

Loved the reviews and pictures! Our ADR window just opened for when DS9 and I are meeting friends at WDW in April so I'm trying to do as much research as I can.

My healthy/unhealthy living was on and off, weekends vs weekdays, vacations vs normal days and it was no longer possible to live like that. It was too hard to go back to normal on vacations, it was too hard to over eat weekends and go back to it Monday and I wasn't able for it. I hated the image if 60 year old me being on post vacation diet.

That's what made me look for lifestyle changes I can maintain. I still have bigger meal sometimes, but i have set a minimum standards for myself and I aim to live by them every day. Even on vacation!

I agree it is hard to turn it off and on.

Well... it wasn't a sudden revelation.... it was more gradual. I had a Disney vacation coming along and I was determined to NOT return to WDW fatter than I had been at my previous visit. I had lost 40 pounds before that previous visit (over the course of a year), but had regained more than half of them... and I now had 14 weeks to lose those regained pounds.... plus hopefully a bit more. I did it, losing about 36 pounds in those 14 weeks and I returned to WDW happy, excited, and ready to be IN the photos! But the biggest CURSE that was lifted was the fact that AFTER the vacation I GOT BACK ON PLAN! Not in a week or a month.... but the VERY NEXT DAY! And I weighed in and faced the music on the scale and put myself to work losing the vacation pounds I had gained AND continuing on the weight loss journey!!

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Hey friends! I'm here in the office playing catch up with you all while my class is at Library. I have my WW meeting tonight and then I'll be stopping to grab a few groceries and then a quick visit to DS before heading home, so I will not be popping back on here until tomorrow. Have a GREAT evening everyone!......P

Disney vacations are the best motivation!!

I haven't broken the curse of unhealthy living yet, but like the idea of framing it up that way and will ponder on how to break thru.

This weekend is the local knitting "convention", where I signed up for two classes to improve some basic skills... fortunately I did my pre-class homework over the weekend because this week has flown by. In addition to classes there will be a market place and I'm looking forward to finding some really special yarns, because I only have two baskets full of yarn and need more . I was deeply touched yesterday by how my wooly Instagram tribe processed national events and am looking forward to sitting/knitting side-by-side with some of them.

I'm totally off track this week: I've been stress eating and not getting things taken care of, but am starting the fight to get back at it today.

Sounds like you have a fun weekend planned! I'm not on social media so would you mind posting some of the things you make on here, I would love to see it.

For me it was the fact that clothes were starting to not fit again, I didn't like how clothes fit on me, I was just uncomfortable. Then I saw a picture of me at Christmas last year and new I need to change. I still have a long way to go but slow and steady wins the race. I am happy as long as the number is going down and not up.

++++++++++++++

Yesterday was an ok day. I ate really good during the day but at night for dinner I ate a big bowl of pasta salad. I still stayed at about 1200 calories though. I wasn't able to work out yesterday because of conferences for my daughter. They went good but since I have had 3 different teachers to talk to it took some time. It was about 7 before I got home. I had my daughter with me at the conferences so and found out she did not do her homework yet. When we got home I was starving and needed to help her with the math. They are doing long division and she is having some trouble with it. I still did about 40 squats so I did something. I was exhausted too yesterday. I fell asleep on the couch after I ate my dinner at about 9. When my husband got home he tried to talk to me but I was pretty out of it and went straight to bed. I must of needed the sleep. I don't do that very often. My husband did say I was couching my my sleep though. He was sick with a really bad cold last week and I am hoping I don't get it. I hope this is not a sign that I am getting it.

Ugh pictures really tell it like it is don't they! I hope your feeling better, there is something going around our house too

QOTD: I am a shy person and feeling ugly really makes it even worse. So, I decided that when I was away from home at university that I needed to change my own self esteem if I wanted to be more sociable. That is what got me motivated. The funny thing is: I figured out that I am really not that sociable of a person. I like my group of a few close friends. After finishing my degree in Germany I went to the UK for a year to get a masters degree. There I suddenly was Miss Popular. And after enjoying it for a month, I realised that it really was not me. But I had gotten to know myself better in the process and I had learned that I can lose weight, I can live healthy and enjoy it and I learned that there are types of exercise that are fun!

I don't know why being healthy has a bad wrap, it can be fun. I know after my runs I feel so great, better than any junk food could ever make me feel. But I still have that urge to rebel sometimes, I don't get it.

 

[4Mickeys]

What convinced you to lift the curse of unhealthy living?

I also haven't broken it yet.... but am looking for the potions to do it I am just so sick of feeling big and uncomfortable, hating clothes shopping and even shoe shopping isn't as great with my feet a little more chubby and wearing heels with that extra weight on them can be a killer ... hence I end up in flatter shoes these days most of the time, I have no energy ....

 

[pjlla]

Good morning all..... I slept in a bit (I am off today from ALL of my jobs!) and now I'm enjoying my coffee and oatmeal. I'll be back later to answer the QOTD! Have a FABULOUS FRIDAY! ................P

 

[HappyGrape]

Loved the reviews and pictures! Our ADR window just opened for when DS9 and I are meeting friends at WDW in April so I'm trying to do as much research as I can.


I agree it is hard to turn it off and on.


Disney vacations are the best motivation!!


Sounds like you have a fun weekend planned! I'm not on social media so would you mind posting some of the things you make on here, I would love to see it.


Ugh pictures really tell it like it is don't they! I hope your feeling better, there is something going around our house too


I don't know why being healthy has a bad wrap, it can be fun. I know after my runs I feel so great, better than any junk food could ever make me feel. But I still have that urge to rebel sometimes, I don't get it.

the worse meal for kids by far was Brown Derby. Just terrible! He loved his steak at Coral Reef and also at BoG but really - he loved all other meals.

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

As we come to the end of the first movie we get the sense that all of the characters are going to live happily ever after. Will and Elizabeth have finally declared their love for each other.

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While Jack escapes the gallows and get his beloved Black Pearl back. ​

Because of their hard work and sacrifice Jack, Will and Elizabeth have all gotten great rewards. Do you have a reward in mind for when all of your hard work and sacrifice pays off? Maybe a trip or new wardrobe? ​

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

I have a reward in mind for after I finish my first marathon. It will be to sign up for the Honolulu Marathon. I am looking forward to a week in Hawaii for my birthday in 2017! That definitely keeps me motivated to follow through with my training.



Happy Friday! I am busy getting ready to fly out to Vegas for my race with @courtneybeth! I am a slacker and still have so much to do. Hope everyone has a great day

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

the worse meal for kids by far was Brown Derby. Just terrible! He loved his steak at Coral Reef and also at BoG but really - he loved all other meals.

Thanks for the tip, DS9 loves sea creatures so I am sure he will love Coral Reef and I am looking forward to BoG.

I also haven't broken it yet.... but am looking for the potions to do it I am just so sick of feeling big and uncomfortable, hating clothes shopping and even shoe shopping isn't as great with my feet a little more chubby and wearing heels with that extra weight on them can be a killer ... hence I end up in flatter shoes these days most of the time, I have no energy ....

Unfortunately I know exactly how you feel

Good morning all..... I slept in a bit (I am off today from ALL of my jobs!) and now I'm enjoying my coffee and oatmeal. I'll be back later to answer the QOTD! Have a FABULOUS FRIDAY! ................P

Sounds like you are having a Woohoo Friday! Enjoy your day off

 

[HappyGrape]

Maybe a trip or new wardrobe? ​

Both! But I keep buying workout gear! Out with friends tonight. I went out for my lunch break looking for a present for the birthday girl! I got her present. And workout pants, 2 tops and a vest for me! And nothing to wear out.

Have great summer wardrobe but need to update my winter clothes

We are going to California in July so this is also a trip reward to look forward to!

 

[JacknSally]

Is it figment?

It is. Thank you for acknowledging my post. I'm glad someone else was able to see Figment out of it. That makes me feel a lot better.

I haven't been as active in the thread this month as I wanted to be. Getting on the boards from my computer causes the whole thing to freeze thanks to all the ads and scripts running, and trying to respond from my phone is frustrating, but I've been reading along!

Checking in at 0%. No loss yet. I'm actually up a little. TTotM really threw a wrench in things.

Today's QOTD - my reward is Dapper Day in April. I've set it as a goal knowing I do better with a firm deadline (though I tend to procrastinate as long as I can) but it's also my reward, because I know I won't fully enjoy it if I don't lose the weight.

Yesterday's QOTD - I haven't broken my curse yet but my inspiration for doing it is that I'm so sick of not being able to confidently buy and wear cute (and affordable) clothes. I also want to FEEL good. The aches and pains and health issues that come from being overweight will only get worse as I get older, and with all the other life obstacles to overcome on a daily basis, I want this to be one less thing I have to worry about.

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

Both! But I keep buying workout gear! Out with friends tonight. I went out for my lunch break looking for a present for the birthday girl! I got her present. And workout pants, 2 tops and a vest for me! And nothing to wear out.

Have great summer wardrobe but need to update my winter clothes

We are going to California in July so this is also a trip reward to look forward to!

Both is always good!

It is. Thank you for acknowledging my post. I'm glad someone else was able to see Figment out of it. That makes me feel a lot better.

I haven't been as active in the thread this month as I wanted to be. Getting on the boards from my computer causes the whole thing to freeze thanks to all the ads and scripts running, and trying to respond from my phone is frustrating, but I've been reading along!

Checking in at 0%. No loss yet. I'm actually up a little. TTotM really threw a wrench in things.

Today's QOTD - my reward is Dapper Day in April. I've set it as a goal knowing I do better with a firm deadline (though I tend to procrastinate as long as I can) but it's also my reward, because I know I won't fully enjoy it if I don't lose the weight.

Yesterday's QOTD - I haven't broken my curse yet but my inspiration for doing it is that I'm so sick of not being able to confidently buy and wear cute (and affordable) clothes. I also want to FEEL good. The aches and pains and health issues that come from being overweight will only get worse as I get older, and with all the other life obstacles to overcome on a daily basis, I want this to be one less thing I have to worry about.

I thought it was just my computer! Sometimes it takes me an hour to get the question of the day posted.

I loved your Dapper outfit, and I am sure you will have an amazing time there

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

Ok my Woohoo from Wednesday finally came through. I have switched my registration for marathon weekend from the Goofy challenge to the Dopey challenge. I wanted to wait until I got the official registration form from the TA before telling everyone. So now I am doing the 5k, 10k, Half and Full to earn 6 medals! (yes I am insane) Now I am off to finish packing for Vegas.

 

[Flossbolna]

It is. Thank you for acknowledging my post. I'm glad someone else was able to see Figment out of it. That makes me feel a lot better.

I haven't been as active in the thread this month as I wanted to be. Getting on the boards from my computer causes the whole thing to freeze thanks to all the ads and scripts running, and trying to respond from my phone is frustrating, but I've been reading along!

Checking in at 0%. No loss yet. I'm actually up a little. TTotM really threw a wrench in things.

Today's QOTD - my reward is Dapper Day in April. I've set it as a goal knowing I do better with a firm deadline (though I tend to procrastinate as long as I can) but it's also my reward, because I know I won't fully enjoy it if I don't lose the weight.

Yesterday's QOTD - I haven't broken my curse yet but my inspiration for doing it is that I'm so sick of not being able to confidently buy and wear cute (and affordable) clothes. I also want to FEEL good. The aches and pains and health issues that come from being overweight will only get worse as I get older, and with all the other life obstacles to overcome on a daily basis, I want this to be one less thing I have to worry about.

I totally get what you mean about the computer freezing. The DIS was the website that finally got me to install an ad blocker. I usually think that I am ok with ads because I am getting content for free. But here on the DIS it so often just caused so much frustration. Now things are so much better.

And I am glad that I did not post about your lovely Dapper Days outfit, I would have guessed Rapunzel... yes, I am not good at all at Disneybounding deciphering... But I adore the dress!

 

[piglet1979]

As we come to the end of the first movie we get the sense that all of the characters are going to live happily ever after. Will and Elizabeth have finally declared their love for each other.

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While Jack escapes the gallows and get his beloved Black Pearl back. ​

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Because of their hard work and sacrifice Jack, Will and Elizabeth have all gotten great rewards. Do you have a reward in mind for when all of your hard work and sacrifice pays off? Maybe a trip or new wardrobe? ​

I don't really have a reward. I am sure I will buy myself something though. I do have a dress that I really want to fit into though.

 

[piglet1979]

It is. Thank you for acknowledging my post. I'm glad someone else was able to see Figment out of it. That makes me feel a lot better.

I haven't been as active in the thread this month as I wanted to be. Getting on the boards from my computer causes the whole thing to freeze thanks to all the ads and scripts running, and trying to respond from my phone is frustrating, but I've been reading along!

Checking in at 0%. No loss yet. I'm actually up a little. TTotM really threw a wrench in things.

Today's QOTD - my reward is Dapper Day in April. I've set it as a goal knowing I do better with a firm deadline (though I tend to procrastinate as long as I can) but it's also my reward, because I know I won't fully enjoy it if I don't lose the weight.

Yesterday's QOTD - I haven't broken my curse yet but my inspiration for doing it is that I'm so sick of not being able to confidently buy and wear cute (and affordable) clothes. I also want to FEEL good. The aches and pains and health issues that come from being overweight will only get worse as I get older, and with all the other life obstacles to overcome on a daily basis, I want this to be one less thing I have to worry about.

I thought it was just my work computer. My home computer does not give me a problem just my work one and it is so annoying. There have been times that I have to shut my whole computer down and restart it because of it freezing.