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[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Tomorrow is my grocery shopping day and I'll have Christa's list to help me out. The official healthy lifestyle starts tomorrow! Whew, I hope I can follow through. I am a major chocolate person and that is no joke. It is like a super addiction for me. Its actually all I ever want to eat. I'm not kidding when I say that. I just keep telling myself.."One day at a time, Robin, one day at a time."

Thanks for all the encouragement!

Well done so far!

Just a comment re the chocolate addiction. I have the same problem - I used to eat at least one or 2 chocs every day (and NOT the snack size ones LOL). I DO still crave a chocolate, but here is how I am fighting my addiction:

- avoiding eating chocs in the evening - eg on the internet or in front of TV - loading up on all those calories and then going to bed was definately a contributor for me (over and above the PCOS making weight loss almost impossible).
If I feel like a chocolate in the evening I tell myself "no problem - have it after lunch tomorrow" - usually I forget at lunchtime the next day, but if I still feel like a chocolate I have a small snack-size one after my lunch

I keep the chocolates in the freezer - so I know I always have them in the house (less chance of going to the store whilst on a "crave" and coming back with a bag of rubbish). PLUS I cant eat one on a whim - I have to remember to defrost it before I can eat it!

I freeze the small cartons of red grape juice - I just saw the top off with a knife and eat it with a spoon like a sorbet. It is SOOOO sweet when it is froze, plus 250mls is only 70 calories.

Also every second weekend I have one "free" day where I can eat what I want. So if I am REALLY craving a specific food, I just tell myself "no problem - have it at the weekend". We usually eat out on that day, and I try to balance a "free" day with making healthy choices from the menu. May not be what most diets recommend, but I find if I can have the occasional treat I am less likely to fall off the wagon!

UPDATE - I am using my Harley Davidson hipsters (which I bought 2 years ago) as my benchmark - 2 weeks ago I could not close ANY of the 4 buttons - now I can comfortably close 2 butons!!! I will post a pic when they fit me properly!!

[christa]

UPDATE - I am using my Harley Davidson hipsters (which I bought 2 years ago) as my benchmark - 2 weeks ago I could not close ANY of the 4 buttons - now I can comfortably close 2 butons!!! I will post a pic when they fit me properly!!

That is a good guage! I do the same thing . . . I have bought lots of clothes over the years that have been too tight, that I've loved and then been depressed that it just didn't fit (shame on me for not trying it on) - and now those things are too big for me!

I also have a pair of Abercrombie jeans that I still have from when I was a Senior in HIGHSCHOOL! --> TOO BIG FOR ME NOW!!! And I was pretty small when I was in highschool!

About the chocolate . . . My nutella suggestion was just a suggestion for those of you who HAD to have a fix. That's the healthiest fix I have found, from a "health" aspect. As long as you keep your sense about you. If you can't, forget it. Then again, there are always those 100 Cal packs, but they're only good if you just eat ONE PACK, LOL . . . not the whole box!

I guess I had a small addiction to chocolate myself . . . my migraines broke my addiction. I can't eat much of it at all. I can eat a dab of nutella. It doesn't seem to bother me. I can't eat much else. Guess that's a good thing.

[mruffruff]

I keep 4 Hershey dark kisses in my lunch bag---just in case. They've been there for a week without being touched. Sort of a security blanket

[buckner]

About the chocolate . . . My nutella suggestion was just a suggestion for those of you who HAD to have a fix. That's the healthiest fix I have found, from a "health" aspect. As long as you keep your sense about you. If you can't, forget it. Then again, there are always those 100 Cal packs, but they're only good if you just eat ONE PACK, LOL . . . not the whole box!

My lunch used to consist of those 100-calorie packs, plus some other things. But not always the sweet ones - the crackers, the ritz mix, etc. It was just convenience, I guess.

But anyways, about chocolate fixes - if you're craving chocolate or anything, don't buy it and bring it back home. Eat it out somewhere, pay for it, eat it, and enjoy it. If you bring it back home, that usually means you'll have access to MORE, and then you really can overdo it. It's just like, if I'm wanting a "cheat" meal, I don't stay home and eat - that way, I can't REALLY overdo it! The restaurant only has so much, plus, who wants to pay all that much for such small amounts of things? :P


I'm not really getting my exercise, nor am I eating at the "appropriate" times. But lately, I've been feeling very sick and have thrown up a few times at work. Though, my work consists of standing up ALL day long, and running back and forth (one job I'm a hostess for a Tex-Mex restaurant, and one, I'm a cashier/hostess/anything for Frisch's) all day long, too. Sooo, I guess I am getting my "general" exercise in, just not specifically done exercises. And my eating schedule is WHACK. But I'm working on that... and slowly letting my bosses let me eat on the job. One manager saw what it did to me if I don't eat (I became really weak, dropped everything I was carrying, and went and threw up). But yeh... that's my "update". I wish I had more time to exercise. But today I only work 4 hours, and then we're taking my nephew to Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom..... so I'll be walking around all day long, and SWEATING! LOL But yeh, should be fun.. I'm such a kid. :P

[Cataholic]

Julie,
You have some great tips!!!

Last night, mom and I had a pizza...and, instead of having FOUR pieces, I had two! And, I had her drop us off at the library, with the jogger, and we walked back. We made a ice cream pit stop for Jones, and while I kept the cone 'tidy' for him, I didn't eat much at all. Normally, I would have had a cone myself! THEN, after he was bedded down for the night, I got on the elliptical for 30 minutes. I felt so much better last night having gotten in the cardio. This am, I didn't have that "oh, I don't want to get up to exercise feeling".

Robin- I don't care if you walk slower than a turtle- YOU ARE WALKING. Stop with the self blaming....and start with the positive thinking.

For me, less food, less excuses, and more exercise works. I find myself saying, "I am so tired".....as an excuse, really, and not an indication of my energy level.

Keep up the good work everyone!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Wow, everyone's dedication has really motivated me. I've been eating better and exercising more just from reading your great success stories. Thanks everyone!

[Anon]

I have been watching this thread and I must say that I can see why it motivates people so much. Yes, I'm a long time member but I'm too embarrassed to tell you who I am.

I'm fat....really fat.....but I just can't get motivated. I just feel like I don't deserve to be healthy. Reading your stories should give me a kick in the rear I need but it does nothing. I have no life....no friends at all. All I have are my pets and if nothing else, they love me as I am. Why would I want to lose weight? It wouldn't change the ugly person I am on the inside. This has been a struggle all my life. I have sought counselling (sp?) but it doesn't help. I just don't know what else to do.

[Cataholic]

Why would I want to lose weight? It wouldn't change the ugly person I am on the inside. This has been a struggle all my life. I have sought counselling (sp?) but it doesn't help. I just don't know what else to do.

Might I suggest that you find another counselor? I don't mean that flippantly. BUT, every person brings value to our world. That you still have such low self esteem/worth indicates the counselor was not able to help you out of that rut. Find someone that you are able to connect to. Not all counselors are great (just like any other profession). You wouldn't stop at a poor job as it relates to car repairs- you would seek out another mechanic, why give yourself any less?

I wish that you wouldn't have posted anonomously, as then I don't have the chance to tell you what good and beautiful traits you do have. But, I respect your privacy. Why do you find that you are ugly on the inside? You love animals, and at a very basic level, speaks to me about your ability to love- which is a beautiful trait to have.

Sometimes we spend so long hearing how awful we are (usually from abusive spouses, parents, siblings) that we start to believe it. Everyone brings something to the table. Everyone. If you can't see that, you aren't done working things out.

Weight doesn't make anyone more likeable, beautiful, or special. It is a healthier lifestyle, sure, and can bring about some more positive feelings.

Jump in, get healthier with us- anonomously, or however you can. Just don't leave us all alone, okay?

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I have been watching this thread and I must say that I can see why it motivates people so much. Yes, I'm a long time member but I'm too embarrassed to tell you who I am.

I'm fat....really fat.....but I just can't get motivated. I just feel like I don't deserve to be healthy. Reading your stories should give me a kick in the rear I need but it does nothing. I have no life....no friends at all. All I have are my pets and if nothing else, they love me as I am. Why would I want to lose weight? It wouldn't change the ugly person I am on the inside. This has been a struggle all my life. I have sought counselling (sp?) but it doesn't help. I just don't know what else to do.

I'm really sorry that things seem hopeless. I agree that maybe another counselor could help you work things out. I'm sure you are not an ugly person on the inside if your pets love you- from what I've seen, people who can love animals are some of the best people around!

[RobiLee]

I have been watching this thread and I must say that I can see why it motivates people so much. Yes, I'm a long time member but I'm too embarrassed to tell you who I am.

I'm fat....really fat.....but I just can't get motivated. I just feel like I don't deserve to be healthy. Reading your stories should give me a kick in the rear I need but it does nothing. I have no life....no friends at all. All I have are my pets and if nothing else, they love me as I am. Why would I want to lose weight? It wouldn't change the ugly person I am on the inside. This has been a struggle all my life. I have sought counselling (sp?) but it doesn't help. I just don't know what else to do.

Anon, I completely understand where you are coming from. I am considered severly obese so maybe we can relate to each other a little bit. I hate to hear that you don't have any friends. We are all your friends here. Maybe you can join me and just try to be a little bit healthier. I don't know if I will get anywhere but I do know that the people in this thread have been very supportive and I think if you give us a chance you will find that out for yourself. Feel free to PM me also. Maybe we can just share our feelings and insecurties and help boost each other along. You can use your real name with me also. I promise that it will stay between you and me. I hope you will stick around.

Alright folks, the girls and I have already got our walk in this morning and guess what?! We walked for 45 min.!!!! Woo Hoo. I took them over to the walk/bike trail that runs around and through the city. I want to try and keep pushing the distance a bit each day. There is this one section that I know measures 5 miles so I want to work up to that. It will take me some time, but I think I can get there. Once upon a time I use to do that walk 5 times a day. Postive thinking, Robin, Postive thinking!!

Everyone have a good day!!