Fitness Fridays #6: When you expect success, your mind focuses on success.

[popcornbird]

I know I said I was starting days ago, but I didn't.

The good news is...my husband and I have decided to start out on our exercising spree today!

This morning, we both woke up, and went to the gym together. We worked out for about an hour...first on the elliptical, then worked with weights, then, did stretches. We also ate a light but nutritious breakfast, AND...I packed him a salad for lunch. Of course I got salad for lunch too. So...hopefully, I will now be back on schedule. Its great having someone to work out with. Makes things so much easier. We had to start today. The LAST thing we want is to gain weight right after marriage. That isn't fun at all.

[cyber-sibes]

I just don't think I will ever be able to do this...

You're not alone Robin, me too. Maybe you & I can just plod along and keep each other encouraged along the way. I lost a few and gained them back, so I'm back where I started, which is 10 lbs. heavier than last year at this time. I'm hoping to just start making better choices and not worry about my weight, I know it'll start coming off when I change my habits. I'm telling myself that just today, I won't eat ice cream. So, I didn't eat ice cream last night, even though I wanted to. Don't plan on eating any tonight either.
It's a start!
(may seem like a simple thing, but my husband LOVES ice-cream and it's always around)

[RobiLee]

Thanks for the support!

I may not be eating very well right now, but at least Tori and I have been walking the past few days. Today we walked for an HOUR! I don't know if anyone remembers but I had mentioned a hill that I used to walk up a very long time ago, well today Tori and I tackled that hill . I probably shouldn't have tried to go all the way up but once I started I was determined I was going all the way. We made it to the top and I was sucking air and wheezing so bad. I had to stop and calm down and catch my breath. It is a beautiful neighborhood up there and normally I would walk all around but I only went down one of the side streets nice and slow to help catch my breath still. Going back down wasn't so bad but I could feel a whole other set of muscles being used. I have a feeling that I am really going to pay for this tomorrow. Tori is laying beside me completely pooped..lol. I'm going to give her legs a massage and then hop in the shower. It felt good to accomplish something today.

Oh, just wanted to add that Katie hasn't been walking with us because she has a bad leg and has been ordered to rest. I posted about it in dog general.

Again, thanks for all the support!

[Rachel]

Robi, I just wanted to add my encouragement for you not to give up. Everything you do in the direction of eating healthier and exercising does make a difference, even if it doesn't show up like you want it to. I really sympathize with you because I too experience the sheer hunger you have spoken of.

This week I've had to acknowledge that there are certain foods I just cannot have in the house. There is no way that I am able to eat one cookie, once or twice a week as a treat. I just cannot have cookies in the house because it will be one or two after lunch and two after dinner, every day. But on the plus side, there is ice cream in the house and I haven't touched it. Now if I had one small scope, I know all bets would be off. I'm like an addict. Cybersides, have your husband hide the ice cream way in the back of the freezer. He may have to dig for it, but if you don't see the box, it helps.

Another approach I am taking is not thinking about the big goal, but dividing things up into little goals. Right now I'm not even going to think about wanting to lose 25 pounds but asking myself do I want to lose 6. Yes, I would be elated to lose 6 pounds and do a happy dance, so that's my goal. If I make it to that, then I can decide if I want to do more or not. Small goals whether it be in how you exercise or how you eat, do not seem so overwhelming.

[Flatcoatluver]

Someone please slap me! I need help. I am going through so much stress, and food is like a drug for me. It heals me and is like a bandage for me. I just can't stop snacking, and their not healthy snacks. I really want to loose the weight but I just need the stress to stop. I watch all the losing weight commercials and they make it seem so easy. Once you get going does it get easier? Sorry.

[Toby's my baby]

Wow Christa, you look GREAT!!

I'm not doing so good today...I had 4 pieces of pizza today...

...I went the the dentist today though, and he said my teeth looked WONDERFUL, which adds up to I must be eatting better.

I also went the the doctor to have a Physical, and I weighed in at 123, and 5'4" tall... The nurse said I am in great shape, and would kill for my body... *secretly gleams inside* I guess I'm doing something right!!

[beeniesmom]

Wow Christa, Your before and after pictures are inspiring.
I still haven't taken the before picture even though I am continuing to lose weight. I have lost about 12 lbs. and hope to lose more. I have been struggling this past week but have kicked myself in the butt to do better.
You look great.

[Rachel]

Someone please slap me! I need help. I am going through so much stress, and food is like a drug for me. It heals me and is like a bandage for me. I just can't stop snacking, and their not healthy snacks. I really want to loose the weight but I just need the stress to stop. I watch all the losing weight commercials and they make it seem so easy. Once you get going does it get easier? Sorry.

I too use food to *medicate* myself, also to help me sleep. Once you get over the carb addiction, it does get easier. For me, it takes four days or so. But if you cheat, you have to start all over again. I ran across two candy bars that I didn't know were in the house, and I've eaten them both. The good part is that I didn't eat them both on the same day. I've gained back the pound I lost last week, but I think now that the candy bars and cookies are out of the house, I'll be okay. We go shopping tonight. I'll have to ask my husband to monitor what gets put in the shopping cart.

[christa]

Hey guys!!! Thanks for the compliments but I was hoping that more of you would post before & after pics. I know that we've done it before in . . .

THIS THREAD . . .

Just in case you wanna see . . .