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[buckner]

Yes, only on the treadmill. I wear regular sketcher gym shoes. Nothing fancy. Any suggestions for shoes? What's good? Thanks for the help-Diana.

I'd suggest getting something made for running. Either that, or go to a sports store (Dick's, maybe) and see if they can help you by fitting you properly, or giving a suggestion.

[RobiLee]

I haven't posted because I feel like I haven't been doing good. I haven't walked since this past Friday. I did take a short walk this morning. I don't even know how long we were gone because I didn't check the clock when I left. My eating hasn't been too bad though. I've been sticking with low fat meals. I am feeling completely stressed and blue and I'm wanting to go buy a couple bags of chocolate and just sit and eat that. How do you stop yourself from doing that? The only good thing about having the blues is that it has left me physically and emotionally drained and I feel like I don't have the energy to go out and buy the chocolate. I'm just too tired.

Sounds like the rest of you are doing pretty good. Keep it up.

[buckner]

I haven't posted because I feel like I haven't been doing good. I haven't walked since this past Friday. I did take a short walk this morning. I don't even know how long we were gone because I didn't check the clock when I left. My eating hasn't been too bad though. I've been sticking with low fat meals. I am feeling completely stressed and blue and I'm wanting to go buy a couple bags of chocolate and just sit and eat that. How do you stop yourself from doing that? The only good thing about having the blues is that it has left me physically and emotionally drained and I feel like I don't have the energy to go out and buy the chocolate. I'm just too tired.

Sounds like the rest of you are doing pretty good. Keep it up.

How do I stop myself from eating away my worries and woes? I can't say that I don't. Somedays, I just have those days where I can't stop eating because I'm depressed or whatever. You just can't punish yourself the next day. But, if I'm just eating to eat, I think about how many calories are in every little bit I eat. Do I really want to sacrifice that 1/3 of my daily calories for that when it really won't fill me up? Or, do I really want to spend the money in gas to go spend more money on [insert food of choice]? It's all psychological - usually, I can talk myself out of certain things. But if I HAVE to have something, I let myself, and I will NOT beat myself up over it later. What's done is done, and all I can do is look forward.

Trust me Robin, you're still on the right track. Everything you've done up to this point is not going to go down the drain just because you're having food thoughts, and such. You've cut back immensely, and you've exercised more than you ever have. That's SO much improvement, even if you haven't exercised in the last couple of days. I lost 91lbs without ever exercising or working out - if I can, anyone can. Though, it's not recommended, but it still can happen. So, just whenever you're feeling up to it, take the pooches out for a lonnnnggg walk. And take a bottle of ice water with you!

[My Peanuts]

I am feeling completely stressed and blue and I'm wanting to go buy a couple bags of chocolate and just sit and eat that. How do you stop yourself from doing that? .

You're not going to want to hear this, but when I feel depressed and I feel like eating, I exercise. Exercise helps mood. Plus, if you're like me, you eat when you're bored. You're not bored if you are exercising.
I'm proud that you are walking. Even short walks are so much better than doing nothing. It will get easier. I promise.

[My Peanuts]

Thanks so much Sara and Christa. I think it might be shoe shopping time.

[My Peanuts]

Do these seem like good running shoes? shoes

[christa]

Do these seem like good running shoes? shoes

Looks good & sounds good . . . like I said before, I prefer New Balance, but you may like something else. I suggest you go try on some different styles & brands. Never know what you'll like best! Just get something that is made for running & is VERY supportive!

[christa]

Robin: Honey, you're going through the same thing that all of us have been through at some point. Food is like an addiction . . . you just have to get past that point . . . and you will, it's just going to take some time. You've just started this new *lifestyle* . . . you can't expect your body to just accept it overnight. You're having withdrawls!!! Just like an alcoholic would. I've always believed that it's the same kind of addiction, that we can perceive food the same way . . . as alcoholics see drinking and so forth . . .

Just stick with it hon . . . you're doing so good! I've been so proud of you . . . the changes you've made so far have been excellent and if you just stick with it, you'll see results and you won't want to turn back!

PLEASE don't hesitate to PM any one of us if you need some motivation or just need one of us to listen . . . we are so proud of you!!! Hang in there babe!!!

[buckner]

Do these seem like good running shoes? shoes

I wanted to chime in here, even though Christa pretty much said it all.

She said she liked New Balance, and I personally love Adidas. My tennis shoes (sneakers, whatever you call them! :P) have always been Adidas, as everything else hurts my feet in the end. So yeh, just go check out a sports store, and go check out their shoes. Ask someone for help, try on shoes made for running, try on different brands, and hey, take a jog through the store! See if they really do work for you. That's usually the best way to tell if you'll like them - whichever you feel gives you the most support and are the comfiest!!!

[carole]

Robilee I feel like I am one person who completely understands where you are right now with all this, been there many times and I am at a stalemate too, but i have set myself a goal, which I plan on achieving, try never to set goals that are way beyond you, i have made that mistake and am just setting myself up for failure, you have to get in the right frame of mind, and that is the hardest bit i think, once that clicks you are on your way.

Just don't give up, I do from time to time, but i never give up completely,for people like me it is not as simple as just go exercise when i feel hungry, and sometimes I just have to have a major blow out, hit rock bottom and get it out of my system and get on track again.

Yes it is indeed a lifestyle change, however this is something i have never been able to achieve long term, I sure am doing better than i have in the past, but my weight problem has flucuated so much over the years, I have made those lifestyle changes and been a very tiny person, only for the old sad and bad ones to gradually creep in again, I do believe for myself personally this is more than a weight issue, it is how i deal with things in my life, food is my comforter, it is my drug of choice i guess you could say, not everyone has this problem, I am not certain if you can relate Robilee to what I am saying, but if so, just know you are not alone.

Even though all the stories are inspiring and wonderful, my head is not in the right place to get where i want right now, no-one can do this for me,only myself, and i will get there as you will too Robilee, you will know when the time is right,take heart in knowing i have been really successful at loosing weight,keeping it off is another story, however it can be done, and until i do that my inner peace will not be there.