Diet and Weight Loss General Support #12

[LysnDan]

Ok, already I've put my walk off. As little miss has just gone down for a sleep which is rare during the day so I'm taking the opportunity as it popped up! Persies...

I am a terrible emotional eater too. My habits are really deeply ingrained, and I need lots of reminding so that I don't just go into old habits. I try to distract myself with things like doing crossword puzzles, reading, doing a task (like washing dishes or something) to the end then reassessing how I feel, exercise (takes your mind off eating and also releases feel good hormones!). If I still want it after doing that stuff, then I will indulge a little. Changing our life styles is just that, changing habits. But we can't totally deprive ourselves of all things that we enjoy food wise.

Exactly. Little by little. steady weight loss is the best isn't it? So it doesn't all pile back on at once. Same as changes. If you only change few things, your most likely so succeed than cutting everything altogether. Hugs.

*waves* haven't been in here for yonks... but just popping in to say g'day!

Am re-focussing as of today after a lousy 2 weeks - gut probs & a crappy head-cold. I think I'm actually back to where I was a month ago... oh well, onward & upward (well downward actually).

Belfie, I hope your feeling ok. Go gentle, ok? Hugs to you too. You haven't given up. Back on the wagon. You can do it :-) we are all here to support you.

I had a great week! Yay! 1.7kgs for me
I am not allowed at the gym to do all the stuff I usually do (bad bad muscle separation only recently discovered ) so just walking. Love love loving the Lose Baby weight plan I bought. The food is yum and easy and there's NO TRACKING! Yay that's what I hate the most.

Owch Kim. Muscle separation :-(
Take it easy ok. As I said earlier, slow and steady.

must take a look at the lose baby weight plan. I'm 8 months post c section and can't shift my weight, I've actually gained it. I am having physio twice weekly on my scar (ultrasound therapy) which seems to be keeping the pain at bay, but I must admit getting to the gym is near on impossible for me to do.

Go girl on the weight loss! 1.7 is awesome.

Hi to everyone else

We just started watching another series of old biggest loser episodes (the us version) so I'm sure I will get inspired and motivated to keep going!

Weigh in day was yesterday, lost 1.2kg so that's pretty good

Absolutely killed myself on the cross trainer today - needed to though, hadn't exercised in 3 days! Shocking.

Hi Mrs Nerd Burger. 1.2 Kgs is awesome too. Keep it up.
its awesome you can take motivation from that show.

Chat to you all later, got a house to clean, then going for my walk if the weather stays nice!

[Astrid]

Tried on clothes today. Just what I needed to encourage me. The dresses I like, just work better on someone with less rolls I want more clothes, but want to be at a better weight before I get anymore.

[~Kim~]

Thanks PP

Oh Astrid. Me too. I have an entire box of pre Holly clothes that I can't even imagine getting into. My favourite ones ATM are the stretchy comfortable kind...not the kind I used to love. It's going to get seriously hot here very soon and I don't even want to show my arms....let alone my awful legs in shorts/skirts.

That said though, I have decided

I CAN DO THIS!
I haven't bought a choccie every time I'm at the supermarket (and with a mind like a sieve- that's a lot). I did have a Caramello Koala yesterday because I wanted one. I enjoyed it, but there was no guilt. I ate well the rest of the day.
Today DH was in town (for those not familiar he lives 200ish kms off the tar - very remote) and he always wants takeaway. He wanted Maccas today. I LOVE McDonalds . But I had a small fries and then a salad wrap at home. I decided I didn't particularly want or need a fatty burger. I felt good about the decision.
I have been wearing my pedometer and doing at least 11000 steps per day. I have been walking, even if it's just to school and back (today I did it twice).
Tonight I couldn't be bothered cooking and my two littlest kids fell asleep by 5.10pm so DD1 had boided eggs, toast and salad, and I cooked myself a stirfry of vegies with a tin of salmon - and I enjoyed it!!
I can do this!

And I know you all can too!!!

[Arimeh]

Thats great stuff Kim!! Even little changes can make a huge difference

I'm starting the Whole30 challenge on Monday, so not sure how that will go with my calorie intake, I suppose I could work it out if I really wanted to lol

Anyway, will see how I go with it!

[Beach Mama]

Oh my gosh so many posts!!!

MNB - You will go GREAT babe, you are almost paleo now really! xoxo

Kim - Yay for your loss but boo for muscle separation - I still have a 1-2 cm one from DS and he is nearly 4 Um probably should have done somethign about that? Anyway sounds like you are being very strong!

Astrid - I know what you mean - I tried on a dress yesterday and it was a size 12 OMG but it still hugged my lumps a bit too much for my liking - getting ever so close though!

PP - Every day is a new day - how did you go today? Did you get out for some exercise?

Belfie - You know you can do it hun, you are an inspiration, you are strong and know what to do! xoxo

ZF - Whooo for your loss hun, going so well!

Sorry for the p!ss poor persies - thumping headache here, sore throat, and getting worse as the day goes on I have FINALLY had a loss though, after about 5 weeks at the one weight, even with exercising 4-6 days a week I have lost a kilo so am hoping I have broken the plateau and will keep losing now. My body has definitely changed, I am toning up, my legs look thinner, tummy is flatter - just the weight hasn't shifted. Trying not to eat as many carbs and have been eally been eating ok with a few lapses like choc chip cookies at work. As I mentioend earlier I tried on a bunch of dresses yesterday and most were a 12 and actually looked ok! My 14 jeans from Kfart which admittedly are stretch are loose and I have to wear my belt but I think Im more like a 13 so not quite ready for a 12 yet but getting closer which is ace motivation!!

Ok quote.jpg is some motivation for you all and will be back soon with a better attempt at catching up!!!

[Sopdet]

I'm back, sorry I've been AWOL, needed a forum break while I worked through a few things.

I'm doing the 12wbt this round, in pre-season right now and have started going for walks/runs every morning (also doing the c25k in preparation for October).

I am looking forward to being back on the program fully as I know I'm not eating as well as I should and could be.

Have some goals for this round and I will stick to them and succeed!

[Arimeh]

Hi everyone

I went to the markets this morning and stocked up on fresh fruit and vegies, then went to the butcher for meat. So I'm prepared and ready for my Whole 30 to start tomorrow.

Weigh in today also - lost 500g this week. Not great, but its a loss. DH worked out my body fat percentage, and its only 1% off being within the normal range (of course its a the top of the normal range, but still - normal!) So I thought that was pretty cool

Best be off the computer to keep preparing things for tomorrow!

[MrsFabuloso]

Hi all!

I am really proud to say I am doing very well at the moment! I don't know weights or measurements, since I promised myself I would weigh or measure for a month, just focus on the food and exercise side of things, not if I'm losing weight or CM's. I definately feel better, I think I look like I have lost a little weight (to myself anyway!). My pants feel a little less snug, and I feel better in myself generally, which is always a good thing! It feels really good not to be struggling with it all.

Tan, I hope you're feeling better today. Yay for the kilo gone and getting more toned and fit!

MNB, yay for almost being in you healthy range for fat percentage! How do you figure that out? some sort of horrifically difficult equation no doubt! Maths was never my forte!