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[chameleonmary]

I slipped a little last night and feel horrible!

I had a 'cheat meal' which they say is good for 'tricking' the metabolism into working faster once a week... and just kept going.

I figured if I have the cheat meal at night I will be less inclined to keep cheating... Biscuits, chips and chocolates after that. D'oh!

I will need to be super good this week and plan my future cheat meals better I think

 

[MzzRach]

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Originally Posted by chameleonmary I slipped a little last night and feel horrible! I had a 'cheat meal' which they say is good for 'tricking' the metabolism into working faster once a week... and just kept going. I figured if I have the cheat meal at night I will be less inclined to keep cheating... Biscuits, chips and chocolates after that. D'oh! I will need to be super good this week and plan my future cheat meals better I think

Please don't beat yourself up - we all have slips. Mine are frequent!!!

It's all about consistency over time. Next time you will do better.

XO

 

[feenin4makeup]

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Originally Posted by chameleonmary I slipped a little last night and feel horrible! I had a 'cheat meal' which they say is good for 'tricking' the metabolism into working faster once a week... and just kept going. I figured if I have the cheat meal at night I will be less inclined to keep cheating... Biscuits, chips and chocolates after that. D'oh! I will need to be super good this week and plan my future cheat meals better I think

Just curious, what do you mean by cheat meals?

I agree, don't beat yourself up over slipping. It's going to happen but you just have to get right back up on that horse and keep riding! I think we all need to remember to have a lifestyle change and not "diet". I believe that is the only way we'll be able to keep it off. I've lost in excess of 60 lbs before but because I was always "dieting", I gained it back once I went off my diet. This time I believe if I focus on being realistic and doing what I know I can keep up, maybe I'll be able to keep it off. Try not to get discouraged. You're doing great by just trying.

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by rbella Can't remember if I checked in today. Did great yesterday. No DP's and just a slice of cheese around 8:30pm. Went to bed at 11:30 instead of 2am. Oh, wait, I forgot I had a glass of red wine. However, I was still within my points on WW. But, I didn't snack late at night!!!!!! I am doing really bad on excercise. However, today I'm taking care of my 14month old nephew and that has to count for something. Goal today-no dp's and no late night binges and to stay within WW points. Everyone is doing so great!!

A 14 mth old counts for a lot in my book especially if he is walking and getting into everything at his eye level and under ...the chasing alone is a workout...

 

[snowflakelashes]

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Originally Posted by rbella ^^^Is it stupid that I'm really excited? This will be my first time to meet a fellow spectrolite!

Not at all! Meeting friends you've made online CAN be fun. I've had nothing but positive experiences but I've never met anyone who lived in the same city since i'm from a small town.

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Originally Posted by Growing Wings After having another night without the midnight snack I'm feeling rather positive about everything!

You are doing so well :-D

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Originally Posted by pretebrowneyes So....I quit smoking. I know it ws metioned to give up a food related vice....but I'm not ready to give up my coffee (if ever) so smoking it is. I feel like that's going to give me more energy and empty time...time to move around more, lol.

Giving up smoking is hard! Congrats on taking that step towards health.

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Originally Posted by feenin4makeup Second, this moving crap has really been making a difference in my weight loss progress. Since starting all this moving preparation, I've been going up and down the stairs with boxes and I can really tell that it gets easier and easier. I haven't had time to go to the gym because of the move but I think I'm working out just as hard, if not more. It's amazing how much easier it is for me to go up and down the stairs without being winded and sometimes I even half run to get my heart going a little. Every little bit counts!!

Maybe I need to save up for a second story addition! :-D That's great that stairs have gotten easier.


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Originally Posted by SkylarV217 Ok Ladies, I resisted the urge to to stop at the campus coffee shop and passed it for the little store, instead of a big sugary coffee drink I opted for a power-aid .... I think in the end it was a better choice. A hard one but a little bit better. I walked about 1/2 a mile in the rain lol.... and its still raining so no biking today. I'm fixing a pot roast for dinner, I think that is pretty low fat and healthy please correct me if I am wrong ....

Resisting Coffee Shops is definately an accomplishment. Especially when in University.

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Originally Posted by sloan Hi everyone! Just checking in...went to the lake last weekend and ate A LOT OF FOOD. Not all bad, but I did chow down on salt & vinegar chips The good part was that we went on a 13K hike (6.5K in, mostly uphill, and 6.5K out, mostly downhill...my favourite) one day, and went walking/exploring around the other day, and kayaking. It was so nice to get out of town! Do any of you struggle with getting back ON your eating plan once you cheat? I mean, instead of thinking, "Wow...I just ate something bad. I'm gonna get right back to eating healthy," my brain goes, "Wow...I just ate something bad. Guess the diet's off for today! What else can I eat??" LOL. And then that one bad day turns into two, etc. and before I know it, I'm not eating healthy at ALL anymore. Grrrrrr... Hope everyone's having a great week so far! I'm starting my gym program on Thursday

13K hike is AMAZING!!! And definately, once I break my rules I just backslide into behaviour that I have when i 'don't care' what happens to my waistline or health. I really try not to give into that logic but its hard!

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Originally Posted by Willa Can I join too? It would help me a lot to talk about it with all of you in the group. I've been struggeling with hyperphagia trouble (excess eating) all my life but only discovered about it 3 months ago. My bf helps me a lot with it but reading and chatting with you will help much more. My goals are to stop eating my emotions I have about 100 pounds to lose, but I wanna do it slowly so I can deal with it better. I already lost 6 pounds since last week but I think it was lots of water retention. Another goal that I fixed myself : eat less salt I eat waaaaayyyyyyy too much salt... it's crazy! I started buying spices and ''no salt'' like Mr Dash stuff to eat less salty. It's working, and taste better! I don't want to be on a diet or a program, I prefer eating better, more veggies and fruits, less candies, chocolate and greasy stuff. Also, I want to reduce my portions. Again, my man helps me a lot on that. I walk 30 minutes a day, no choice, I walk to go to work It's not enought but it's a good start. So, here it is

Welcome Willa, I find talking and sharing helps too. My new Spektra friends and my friends that I see in the real world are all trying to get healthier its good to be surrounded by that.




That said, can I just hide here, in this thread and not come out? Ever? lol... it was one of those days... I had pizza, but it was whole wheat with about 1/2 or even maybe 1/3 of the cheese I normally would ahve put, and it had bell pepers, fresh mushrooms and brocolli for the toppings so an indulgence but slightly healthified..... I needed that comfort food.... yup.

 

[rbella]

^^^My God you are correct!! I swear it is a major workout! Thanks for the props, Tish. That makes me feel better. That kid is a firecracker!!!!!!!!!

 

[rbella]

Pete-I've been meaning to tell you that I'm so proud of you for giving up smoking. I did that 10 years ago and man, was that tough!! I think that for your health, choosing that as the first thing to quit is the best for you. If you ever need support, feel free to pm me. I know how hard it can be!

 

[Brittni]

Wonderful job Rach and Willa! And everyone else!

As for me, last session with PT was tonight. PT = Personal Trainer
*tear* She's getting married and will be gone a month, but I'm determined to have lost a bunch more by the time she gets back! And, my short-term goal (to be under like example the 40's, 50's, 60's, whatever... that's how I do it) is coming so close. Only 2 1/2 lbs and I'm under!!! WOOOOOOOT!!! Inches are coming off as well, more slowly, and the bicept is up but that's muscle... So estatic... always a good pick me up especially cause I wanted to have my cheat day today but now I can save it for Sept. 5th when my friend comes to visit. YAAAAY!!!

Keep up the good work everyone!!! As for the Nov challenge, I'm working on it and creating special graphic awards =)

 

[SkylarV217]

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Originally Posted by VeXedPiNk I'd like to join in too! I'm 5'2 and am currently 160lbs..... Five years ago I was 115lbs, and I really feel guilty for letting myself have such poor eating/exercise habits that have caused me to gain so much weight.

We are soo close Gal.... i'm 5'2 i was always 115.... then i gained up to 156 .... then i lost down to 144 so far..... I'm still losing so its very possible I hope to at least get to 120 , but really want 115

 

[rbella]

I can't remember what the november challenge is?

 

[chameleonmary]

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Originally Posted by feenin4makeup Just curious, what do you mean by cheat meals?

(Copied from the web): The cheat meal also boosts your metabolism, the comparatively large meal you are eating throws a curve ball at your body. It's used to getting a certain amount of calories a day and your body finds balance--with the cheat meal it's forced to kick it up a notch to burn up those calories.

It sounds too good to be true but I have been told it works!!!

 

[deesigner]

Hello RBella it's your nephew's Mommy here to support you! I just wanted to shout out and say I'm so proud of you and I know what you're doing is difficult, especially with your demanding job(s) and self-described habits. Doctor Pepper is where diets and nutrition go to die, no lie. So good for you for getting rid of that nasty chemical cocktail from your life. My most recent obsession is rosemary and olive oil Triscuits. They have MSG in them and that's why I love them. Funyuns have MSG in them and I love them, too. I want to open up a jar of MSG and spoon feed it to myself. But I digress.

I have a workout video recommendation. It's 3 workouts, each 10 minutes long, and you can do one, two or all 3 at a time. It's not the hardest thing in the world, but it delivers a shot of adrenaline when all you have is 10-30 minutes. It's called Prevention Fitness: Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss. It's worth a look.

Love you!
-D.

 

[hr44]

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Originally Posted by rbella I can't remember what the november challenge is?

The idea is to lose 15 pounds by the end of November. =) I can't remember what post it is but I remember the challenge because I'm determined to get there since I turn 25 that month.

 

[Willa]

I'm in a dilemma right now
I usually eat breakfast at work because I'm not hungry when I wake up. So I planned to eat a baggel with some homemade meat spread (called cretons here) but it's still frozen.

I'm wondering if I should go to the cafeteria to get something to eat because I'm very hungry... I ate a granola bar but it's not enough.

I had in mind not to eat at the cafeteria again for the next months but you know... a girl needs to eat

At least for lunch I have brown rice with oven grilled veggies

 

[feenin4makeup]

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Originally Posted by snowflakelashes That said, can I just hide here, in this thread and not come out? Ever? lol... it was one of those days... I had pizza, but it was whole wheat with about 1/2 or even maybe 1/3 of the cheese I normally would ahve put, and it had bell pepers, fresh mushrooms and brocolli for the toppings so an indulgence but slightly healthified..... I needed that comfort food.... yup.

@snowflakelashes- I think that pizza that you had was a great choice! That is the way you modify junk food into appropriate comfort food. Please don't beat yourself up because I think you did a great job.

I'm feeling really good today. I'm wearing something that has always fit but it is noticeably looser! Yay! I love it when I feel thinner. I've been doing well on my WW points even with my move going on so I'm pretty proud of myself. It's hard for me to eat right when I'm stressed so it's a big step for me. One thing I haven't been doing is keeping close track of my points and keeping them in my points tracker like I was. I def need to get back into doing that. Also, one thing I need to do once this whole moving fiasco is over is to start a regular exercise plan. I would really like to start running but I need a plan. In the past when I've ran, it was really difficult for me. Does anyone have any pointers for a beginner? I don't want to get burned out quickly and I don't want to get hurt. What do ya'll think??

 

[Willa]

They give really good advices on that website
Fitness - Information and Articles

 

[MzzRach]

Willa - if you are hungry - eat! Just try to make the best choice possible, even if you are at the cafeteria.

 

[rbella]

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Originally Posted by deesigner Hello RBella it's your nephew's Mommy here to support you! I just wanted to shout out and say I'm so proud of you and I know what you're doing is difficult, especially with your demanding job(s) and self-described habits. Doctor Pepper is where diets and nutrition go to die, no lie. So good for you for getting rid of that nasty chemical cocktail from your life. My most recent obsession is rosemary and olive oil Triscuits. They have MSG in them and that's why I love them. Funyuns have MSG in them and I love them, too. I want to open up a jar of MSG and spoon feed it to myself. But I digress. I have a workout video recommendation. It's 3 workouts, each 10 minutes long, and you can do one, two or all 3 at a time. It's not the hardest thing in the world, but it delivers a shot of adrenaline when all you have is 10-30 minutes. It's called Prevention Fitness: Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss. It's worth a look. Love you! -D.

OMG!! I'm so excited I could pee. It's my sister on here!!!!!! And the person whom I also call "best friend"!! (Not the one I wrote the letter to) Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!

Perfect username since she is an interior decorator!

Thanks for the rec and I love you so much! It is so cool to see you on this site. I hope you post more often!!!!

 

[rbella]

Checking in-Even more motivated since sis posted! I understand about MSG!! Loves it!!!! BTW, she is the one who introduced me to the "Flight of the Concords" Hilarious! Youtube it if you haven't seen them.

But I digress-this morning I had a planned "cheat". It was a small caramel macchiato (sp?) with a dry bagel. Whenever I diet, for some reason I really crave this. So, I had it for breakfast and feel mo betta. I didn't choose a DP for my cheat b/c that would have sent me in to a frenzy of DP drinking.

Anyway, I had enough points left as "extras" for the week so I used them for my breakfast. Plan on following the rest of the day and going for a walk.

I've eaten those triscuits my sis is talking about. Lordy, lord they are good!!

 

[Brittni]

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Originally Posted by Willa I'm in a dilemma right now I usually eat breakfast at work because I'm not hungry when I wake up. So I planned to eat a baggel with some homemade meat spread (called cretons here) but it's still frozen. I'm wondering if I should go to the cafeteria to get something to eat because I'm very hungry... I ate a granola bar but it's not enough. I had in mind not to eat at the cafeteria again for the next months but you know... a girl needs to eat At least for lunch I have brown rice with oven grilled veggies

Yes. Genuine hunger should be fed, and the best time to eat more is in the morning so your body has time to burn it off all day.

:waving: Good morning all!

Skylar! It's crazy to imagine how much of a bad body view I had of myself in high school. You're 5'2" and were 115lbs. I was 5'5" and 119lbs. And I honestly looked at myself and saw what I see today in the mirror. I'd wear baggy sweatshirts, etc. Now I'm like DAMN why didn't I wear cute lil tight dresses LOL.

2.5 lbs to go until I make my first mini goal....EEEK!!! I did NOT get enough veggies yesterday though and won't today until after work (didn't pack any! never have time in the mornings -- why planning is essential the night before for me) but I'll make sure to get in lots of salad, cucumber, green beans, and peas (the ones I'm permitted)