chubbychunks
07-19-2005, 03:59 PM
well im starting this thread bc im mad and im fat, lol. Losing weight can be so darn frustrating... and being fat can be even more frustrating.. especially when you are young and you see all your friends around you going on dates and getting promotions.. its just so hard!.
Well, ive just started to at least attempt to fight back .. as of saturday, ive started going to the gym and eating pretty good.. not exceptionally but im trying. I think the biggest step for me is just pulling away from the tv after work and instead opting to go the gym (i pay 35 a month so why not). So far so good.. on saturday morning i weighed in at 243.5-244. Not good.. very depressing actually considering that just last year I weight about 25 pounds less..so but the good thing is i weighed myself today..(which i wouldnt recommend weighing yourself constantly bc you will get depressed bc you feel its an endless task of dieting--which in all reality it is) but i lost 4 pounds just by going to the gym from 1-2hours a day. For any obese person i think we need to go at least 6x's a week to maximize weight loss. I do about :50min. of cardio and :30min. of weights ..thigh abduction and arms ..alternate on days as far as thigh and arms... problem is i dont know what to do to get rid of the kangaroo pouch.. any suggestions? Im going to try to keep posting every so often when i feel vulnerable... i hope who are struggling with this life's mission post too.. good luck everyone! :wave:
Chubbychunks
Maryland
Well, ive just started to at least attempt to fight back .. as of saturday, ive started going to the gym and eating pretty good.. not exceptionally but im trying. I think the biggest step for me is just pulling away from the tv after work and instead opting to go the gym (i pay 35 a month so why not). So far so good.. on saturday morning i weighed in at 243.5-244. Not good.. very depressing actually considering that just last year I weight about 25 pounds less..so but the good thing is i weighed myself today..(which i wouldnt recommend weighing yourself constantly bc you will get depressed bc you feel its an endless task of dieting--which in all reality it is) but i lost 4 pounds just by going to the gym from 1-2hours a day. For any obese person i think we need to go at least 6x's a week to maximize weight loss. I do about :50min. of cardio and :30min. of weights ..thigh abduction and arms ..alternate on days as far as thigh and arms... problem is i dont know what to do to get rid of the kangaroo pouch.. any suggestions? Im going to try to keep posting every so often when i feel vulnerable... i hope who are struggling with this life's mission post too.. good luck everyone! :wave:
Chubbychunks
Maryland
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pcantona
07-19-2005, 04:44 PM
Hi there. You are doing good and you should be proud that you are doing something about this. Yes I know that weighing yourself all the time might be depressing, BUT you have to do it, even though you will get depressed being reminded of your weight all the time. It is one one the most important tools for you to monitor your weight. Look at it as a mission or a quest that you can win. Be happy for every LBs lost, instead of looking at it from the negative side that you lost 4 lbs, but you are still fat etc. It is like, is the glass half full or half empty??!. Sometimes your weight might "seem" to stop..when you exercise, but that is because you have gained muscles(which is good, muscles burn fat even when you sleep) and will raise your overall metabolism rate. Also you have to remember that the heavier you are, the more weight fluctuates. Like a 250lbs girl contains ALOT of water than a 110lbs girl, so when you exercise and sweat you loose more water weight etc.
SilentSuffering
07-20-2005, 11:35 PM
Well, today I returned to the gym. I was uncomfortable there, I had forgotten some of the things I was taught in my free personal training session. But alas, I slogged through it. I did a little bit of weight training (almost the full circuit), and then I gave up and went to cardio for 45 minutes. I care more about the cardio right now, since I'm more concerned with burning calories and reducing the size of my body than I am about toning my muscles. I figure, it will be much easier to work out after I've lost say, 20 or 30 lbs. I will eventually do the weight training, but right now I want to fit in my pants, because I can't afford to buy more.
I just got back from the grocery store where I bought nectarines, plums, apples, and bananas. I'm trying to go down a different road that involves trying to follow the Food Guide Pyramid and get my recommended fruits and veggies. (I currently eat 1 or fewer fruits per day, and no vegetables.) I am sure I'll feel better if I actually eat stuff that's good for me. I've really got to buckle down and find out what it's like to be comfortable in my own skin.
Lean Cuisines and Healthy Choice meals were on sale, but I had to pass on them. They're so chock-full of sodium that they'll not only be too salty, but they'll make me thirsty, and they'll raise my blood pressure. I did buy a frozen pasta thing that I hope I can stretch into two meals, and some cold cut turkey.
I really need portion control. My portions are enough (usually) for about 4 people, and restaurants usually give you that amount. I LOVE steak houses, and I usually get the smallest steak on the menu, which is 16 ounces, or 4x the normal serving amount. They also give you a big baked potato, butter, a couple of sodas... and before I know it, I've probably consumed a 2,000 calorie dinner. And that's one of my favorite meals! :(
I've been fat for a while, and now it's time to try something new (being slender). I've just got to get myself moving. I sit all day at work, and I've got to convince my body to drive to the gym so I can do something productive and healthy, instead of driving home and sitting at the computer for hours upon hours and doing nothing.
This is probably the 100th time I've actually said this to myself, but if I don't get serious now, am I going to do it when I'm 30? 40? 50? I really don't want to wait until I hit rock bottom, whatever that may be.
I figure, I'm a miserable person. if I don't change my life now, I'm going to be miserable for the rest of my life.
Anyway, I'm going to try to follow what Jackie O said: (to paraphrase) "I eat whatever I want; I just leave half of it on my plate."
Best of luck from another mad, fat person. ;)
suffering_in_silence
f / 23 / 220 / 5'4"
It's hard to believe I used to be a dancer!
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"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask and he'll tell you the truth." -- Oscar Wilde
I just got back from the grocery store where I bought nectarines, plums, apples, and bananas. I'm trying to go down a different road that involves trying to follow the Food Guide Pyramid and get my recommended fruits and veggies. (I currently eat 1 or fewer fruits per day, and no vegetables.) I am sure I'll feel better if I actually eat stuff that's good for me. I've really got to buckle down and find out what it's like to be comfortable in my own skin.
Lean Cuisines and Healthy Choice meals were on sale, but I had to pass on them. They're so chock-full of sodium that they'll not only be too salty, but they'll make me thirsty, and they'll raise my blood pressure. I did buy a frozen pasta thing that I hope I can stretch into two meals, and some cold cut turkey.
I really need portion control. My portions are enough (usually) for about 4 people, and restaurants usually give you that amount. I LOVE steak houses, and I usually get the smallest steak on the menu, which is 16 ounces, or 4x the normal serving amount. They also give you a big baked potato, butter, a couple of sodas... and before I know it, I've probably consumed a 2,000 calorie dinner. And that's one of my favorite meals! :(
I've been fat for a while, and now it's time to try something new (being slender). I've just got to get myself moving. I sit all day at work, and I've got to convince my body to drive to the gym so I can do something productive and healthy, instead of driving home and sitting at the computer for hours upon hours and doing nothing.
This is probably the 100th time I've actually said this to myself, but if I don't get serious now, am I going to do it when I'm 30? 40? 50? I really don't want to wait until I hit rock bottom, whatever that may be.
I figure, I'm a miserable person. if I don't change my life now, I'm going to be miserable for the rest of my life.
Anyway, I'm going to try to follow what Jackie O said: (to paraphrase) "I eat whatever I want; I just leave half of it on my plate."
Best of luck from another mad, fat person. ;)
suffering_in_silence
f / 23 / 220 / 5'4"
It's hard to believe I used to be a dancer!
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"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask and he'll tell you the truth." -- Oscar Wilde
chubbychunks
07-21-2005, 05:06 PM
am sure I'll feel better if I actually eat stuff that's good for me. I've really got to buckle down and find out what it's like to be comfortable in my own skin
Wow Silent Suffering, thats a deep thought you made me go into.. "to be comfortable in my (your) own skin"... I think thats apart of the misery to not be comfortable with yourself.. To have confidence in so many other truly beautiful areas in your life and your work .. but lack the comfort of a body. You know my favorite color is black.. to mask my hanging skin. Although I love pink, I would look like a big chunk of cotton candy (get the imagery).
I think if we do this, we will truly be able to master anything we want. Mind over matter! You know think of it this way.. if you can just tell yourself to get to just make it in your car and turn the starter.. you're 30% there.. and if you can walk into the gym you're chancing of staying at least :30min. is about 70%... just think about that.. so the greatest task is to get in your car and drive to your gym... the rest will come naturally. Thats what I keep telling myself.. just get in my car.... besides I dont want to let myself down anymore.. Im a pretty girl I owe it to myself to create the best thats possible.. and not look back when im like 70 and be hateful, discontent, and miserable.
You know I did a calculation.. if a person were to lose 6 pounds each week technically by the 6th month you should weigh -120 pounds (less)... so even if you did half of that .. that would still be a great accomplishment. So if you started today.. this very second, by Jan. of next year.. which isnt long at all... you will be a long way from where you are now...
Just something to think about..
I'll post again soon
Chubbychunks :wave:
Maryland,
Just so you know you're not alone im 24/5'7/237 pounds
Wow Silent Suffering, thats a deep thought you made me go into.. "to be comfortable in my (your) own skin"... I think thats apart of the misery to not be comfortable with yourself.. To have confidence in so many other truly beautiful areas in your life and your work .. but lack the comfort of a body. You know my favorite color is black.. to mask my hanging skin. Although I love pink, I would look like a big chunk of cotton candy (get the imagery).
I think if we do this, we will truly be able to master anything we want. Mind over matter! You know think of it this way.. if you can just tell yourself to get to just make it in your car and turn the starter.. you're 30% there.. and if you can walk into the gym you're chancing of staying at least :30min. is about 70%... just think about that.. so the greatest task is to get in your car and drive to your gym... the rest will come naturally. Thats what I keep telling myself.. just get in my car.... besides I dont want to let myself down anymore.. Im a pretty girl I owe it to myself to create the best thats possible.. and not look back when im like 70 and be hateful, discontent, and miserable.
You know I did a calculation.. if a person were to lose 6 pounds each week technically by the 6th month you should weigh -120 pounds (less)... so even if you did half of that .. that would still be a great accomplishment. So if you started today.. this very second, by Jan. of next year.. which isnt long at all... you will be a long way from where you are now...
Just something to think about..
I'll post again soon
Chubbychunks :wave:
Maryland,
Just so you know you're not alone im 24/5'7/237 pounds
SilentSuffering
07-21-2005, 09:36 PM
Wow Silent Suffering, thats a deep thought you made me go into.. "to be comfortable in my (your) own skin"... I think thats apart of the misery to not be comfortable with yourself...
Im a pretty girl I owe it to myself to create the best thats possible.. and not look back when im like 70 and be hateful, discontent, and miserable.
You know I did a calculation.. if a person were to lose 6 pounds each week technically by the 6th month you should weigh -120 pounds (less)... so even if you did half of that .. that would still be a great accomplishment. So if you started today.. this very second, by Jan. of next year.. which isnt long at all... you will be a long way from where you are now...Yeah. I do feel that it's a huge part of our misery. Envy is part of it, self pity is part of it, hopelessness is part of it, and so on.
I'm a very smart lady, and I'm a college student. I'm not trying to brag (too much) but with almost no effort, I earned a 3.9 GPA in school. I was .1 away from being a perfect A student!
Despite my amazing knack at earning great grades and acing tests without studying, I have very low self confidence. I guess I could be "cute" if I were thin, you know? It makes me feel horrible some times, to see a gorgeous girl with guys hitting on her and girls paying attention to her... Isn't it terrible that someone like me would (and has) thought, "I would trade my intelligence to look like her."
Part of what gets me moving when I do move is that there's definitely too much of me. Plus, my mother will be 59 this year, and she weighs 200 lbs. She's got arthritis, high blood pressure, and she's miserable all the time due to depression. I don't want to end up like her. I'm already manic-depressive!
Sadly, I didn't do too well on my diet today. I did well this morning:
I ate half my usuall breakfast
2 hours later I had an apple
2 hours later I had a microwaveable single-serving pizza
2 hours later i had a banana
2 hours later I had an apple
and finally, about 3 hours later, I had a Lean Cuisine.
Unfortunately, I was still quite hungry afterwards, and I had 3 scoops of ice cream. :( Now I feel guilty.
I skipped the gym after I got a phone call that took me 30 miles in the opposite direction of the gym, and didn't feel like driving all the way back out in rush hour. Not that you needed to know what I ate today, but whatever.
But tomorrow's another day. I'm weak-willed, and I'm fighting it all the time.
Oh, and according to doctors, healthy weight loss is 2-3 lbs. per week. Losing 6 pounds per week might be taxing on your body and your heart. Right now I'm just looking to lose 1 lb. If I look at the big picture, that will most likely scare me right off this wretched diet.
According to those "Are you obese" popups (have you seen those?) that measure your BMI, I have to lose about 100 lbs. I can't imagine being 120 lbs.! I think that's excessive, and if I keep thinking about that huge goal, I'll never get there. I've got no choice but to go one step at a time.
suffering_in_silence
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"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask and he'll tell you the truth." -- Oscar Wilde
Im a pretty girl I owe it to myself to create the best thats possible.. and not look back when im like 70 and be hateful, discontent, and miserable.
You know I did a calculation.. if a person were to lose 6 pounds each week technically by the 6th month you should weigh -120 pounds (less)... so even if you did half of that .. that would still be a great accomplishment. So if you started today.. this very second, by Jan. of next year.. which isnt long at all... you will be a long way from where you are now...Yeah. I do feel that it's a huge part of our misery. Envy is part of it, self pity is part of it, hopelessness is part of it, and so on.
I'm a very smart lady, and I'm a college student. I'm not trying to brag (too much) but with almost no effort, I earned a 3.9 GPA in school. I was .1 away from being a perfect A student!
Despite my amazing knack at earning great grades and acing tests without studying, I have very low self confidence. I guess I could be "cute" if I were thin, you know? It makes me feel horrible some times, to see a gorgeous girl with guys hitting on her and girls paying attention to her... Isn't it terrible that someone like me would (and has) thought, "I would trade my intelligence to look like her."
Part of what gets me moving when I do move is that there's definitely too much of me. Plus, my mother will be 59 this year, and she weighs 200 lbs. She's got arthritis, high blood pressure, and she's miserable all the time due to depression. I don't want to end up like her. I'm already manic-depressive!
Sadly, I didn't do too well on my diet today. I did well this morning:
I ate half my usuall breakfast
2 hours later I had an apple
2 hours later I had a microwaveable single-serving pizza
2 hours later i had a banana
2 hours later I had an apple
and finally, about 3 hours later, I had a Lean Cuisine.
Unfortunately, I was still quite hungry afterwards, and I had 3 scoops of ice cream. :( Now I feel guilty.
I skipped the gym after I got a phone call that took me 30 miles in the opposite direction of the gym, and didn't feel like driving all the way back out in rush hour. Not that you needed to know what I ate today, but whatever.
But tomorrow's another day. I'm weak-willed, and I'm fighting it all the time.
Oh, and according to doctors, healthy weight loss is 2-3 lbs. per week. Losing 6 pounds per week might be taxing on your body and your heart. Right now I'm just looking to lose 1 lb. If I look at the big picture, that will most likely scare me right off this wretched diet.
According to those "Are you obese" popups (have you seen those?) that measure your BMI, I have to lose about 100 lbs. I can't imagine being 120 lbs.! I think that's excessive, and if I keep thinking about that huge goal, I'll never get there. I've got no choice but to go one step at a time.
suffering_in_silence
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"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask and he'll tell you the truth." -- Oscar Wilde
chubbychunks
07-22-2005, 12:07 PM
Hi Silence-
I know what you mean, I look at girls that are thin and I think I wanted that. But then i realize im not them.. and although I may not have their stretch-markless body.. I do have other qualities that I love about myself. Seems like you take pride in your academics and thats a great achievement. Certainly, some people might look up to you in that respect.
yeah, Ive had days that way where I start off great and then it just quickly descends. I think part of it is that your body isnt use to eating fruit and veggies not to mention, it takes load to fill me up. But I find that in my own program if i eat a packet of instant oatmeal in the morning.. 2 cups of earl grey tea.. i dont get hungry until 12..lunch time.. lunch time i have a salad with a cocktail or sushi with a cocktail lol and usually aroound 3 a snack or more tea.. and then at night i try to stick to green stuff so like peas.. or something liek that.. Now i dont do this all the time but I do eat oatmeal every morning... it sticks to my ribs oh and I drink lots of water.
Fat Trac: saturday i weighed 244 today(friday) i weigh 236. I have just been going to the gym everyday and trying to lead an active lifestyle.. like I ride the metro to get to work .. so i wear my athletic shoes and instead of standing on the esculator(sp?) i run up it and when i park somewhere i park away from whereever it is.. bc each step counts.. and each improvement counts...we just got to keep moving.. and if you keep moving and at the end of the night have a calorie deficit.. you will definitely see an improvemnt.. Just drink lots and lots of water..
Keep Focused :wave:
ChubbyChunks
Maryland
I know what you mean, I look at girls that are thin and I think I wanted that. But then i realize im not them.. and although I may not have their stretch-markless body.. I do have other qualities that I love about myself. Seems like you take pride in your academics and thats a great achievement. Certainly, some people might look up to you in that respect.
yeah, Ive had days that way where I start off great and then it just quickly descends. I think part of it is that your body isnt use to eating fruit and veggies not to mention, it takes load to fill me up. But I find that in my own program if i eat a packet of instant oatmeal in the morning.. 2 cups of earl grey tea.. i dont get hungry until 12..lunch time.. lunch time i have a salad with a cocktail or sushi with a cocktail lol and usually aroound 3 a snack or more tea.. and then at night i try to stick to green stuff so like peas.. or something liek that.. Now i dont do this all the time but I do eat oatmeal every morning... it sticks to my ribs oh and I drink lots of water.
Fat Trac: saturday i weighed 244 today(friday) i weigh 236. I have just been going to the gym everyday and trying to lead an active lifestyle.. like I ride the metro to get to work .. so i wear my athletic shoes and instead of standing on the esculator(sp?) i run up it and when i park somewhere i park away from whereever it is.. bc each step counts.. and each improvement counts...we just got to keep moving.. and if you keep moving and at the end of the night have a calorie deficit.. you will definitely see an improvemnt.. Just drink lots and lots of water..
Keep Focused :wave:
ChubbyChunks
Maryland
JulieDe
07-22-2005, 01:55 PM
I hope I can jump in here for a sec...Both of you could seriously benefit from Weight Watchers. I am a former fat person. I don't consider myself fat anymore and let me tell you, that is a really weird feeling. I was 230.4# last May. I took a chance and went to a meeting. I decided it was time for me. I've been on WW since then and I've lost 63.4#, I weight 167. I am so proud to say that. Mind you, my WW goal is 140, personal goal 135. I can't even imagine weighing 135# but then again I couldn't imagine weighing 167# a year ago. Losing this weight has improved my self esteem 1000 fold. I had the poorest self esteem, I hated myself. I hated my body. Now the focus isn't on my body anymore. I am not my body. Julie is a person with real feelings, and she looks a whole lot better. I know I am healthier also. I want you to know it hasn't all been easy. I have had to change everything about the way I eat. There are some foods I have to stay away from, peanut butter is one of them. I mastered control over that one yet. But so many other things are just habit now. If either of you want any more of my input let me know. I was just sad reading your posts knowing you don't have to live like this. I also take meds for depression, but I think losing this weight has done more for me than the meds (although I still take them.) I hope to hear from you. Take care. Julie
chubbychunks
07-22-2005, 03:33 PM
Hi-
You know Weight Watchers probably works best for some people, but not for me. My sister was on weight watchers and she truly did lose a lot of weight. But because they want you follow a point system, afterwhile you lose interest. And honestly what really makes one lose the weight is simply by exercising.. calorie deficit and a high metabolism. But congrats on sucessfully getting mad at the fat and fighting back!
Chubbychunks :wave:
You know Weight Watchers probably works best for some people, but not for me. My sister was on weight watchers and she truly did lose a lot of weight. But because they want you follow a point system, afterwhile you lose interest. And honestly what really makes one lose the weight is simply by exercising.. calorie deficit and a high metabolism. But congrats on sucessfully getting mad at the fat and fighting back!
Chubbychunks :wave:
JulieDe
07-22-2005, 03:45 PM
From personal experience, I haven't lost interest yet. Calculating and counting points has become such a habit now, it is almost scary. I am determined to never go back. Something to think about, especially since you know it works. The support system is amazing. I was just hoping I could inspire you. Good luck.
BigMomma24
07-23-2005, 05:46 PM
Hey, ladies.. after reading your posts, I felt a tug on my heart. Everything you were discussing is everything that i have been feeling my whole life. I was never one to "get the guy", in fact, when my friends and I would go out, I would be literally invisible. Now, I avoid going out like the Plague because I am so ashamed of my body. I am 26 years old and 235 lbs. I am in the prime of my life, but I can't even leave the house out of embarrassment of how I look. I mean, I will go to my parent's house or out with the kids, but that's about it.
I just had a baby in February and since then, the weight has been creeping up on me. I am home all day with my kids, and I mindlessly eat throughout the day. I am one of those people who won't get full off of just one small meal, and I don't know what to do. we had to cancell my gym membership because it was too expensive and I'm not working right now.
I went back to one of those vocational schools, and I swear, it's like being in high school all over again. Most of the students are between 18 and 25, and I am one of the biggest girls there. I walk around by myself, have no confidence whatsoever, and I go home to my hubby and kids and just eat and cry.
I wish I could do Weight Watchers, but we don't have any extra spending money. It feels like I'm just spiralling downhill, but after reading what you're going through, I am going to try to make some important changes in my eating habits.
I just had a baby in February and since then, the weight has been creeping up on me. I am home all day with my kids, and I mindlessly eat throughout the day. I am one of those people who won't get full off of just one small meal, and I don't know what to do. we had to cancell my gym membership because it was too expensive and I'm not working right now.
I went back to one of those vocational schools, and I swear, it's like being in high school all over again. Most of the students are between 18 and 25, and I am one of the biggest girls there. I walk around by myself, have no confidence whatsoever, and I go home to my hubby and kids and just eat and cry.
I wish I could do Weight Watchers, but we don't have any extra spending money. It feels like I'm just spiralling downhill, but after reading what you're going through, I am going to try to make some important changes in my eating habits.
PerryJ
07-24-2005, 07:58 AM
Hi everybody. I too want to loose weight and I don't know what to do anymore. Do you know any nutritional program that might work for me? Any software or online tools? I heard people talking about fitday.com.
chubbychunks
07-25-2005, 10:35 AM
Hi Perry-
I just briefly checked out those two websites.. Its seems to me the lifestylescanner, you might have to pay for and it wouldnt be feasible bc everything you eat doesnt have a barcode. Now, the fitday seems the better choice.. I would go for that. But other than that I wouldnt know like particular sites that can help you on your journey.
Chubby Chunks
:wave:
I just briefly checked out those two websites.. Its seems to me the lifestylescanner, you might have to pay for and it wouldnt be feasible bc everything you eat doesnt have a barcode. Now, the fitday seems the better choice.. I would go for that. But other than that I wouldnt know like particular sites that can help you on your journey.
Chubby Chunks
:wave:
chubbychunks
07-25-2005, 10:41 AM
Hi Big Momma-
I feel for you, I feel for all of us. Being overweight is sooo dynamic... and there's so many states of obesity... Like for you, it seems that besides from vocational studies you have kids and a husband which complicates matters even more. SO not only do you deal with the stress and struggle of your weight but you have to deal with the stress an struggles, of school, children, and husband.. thats like a buy one get 2 free scenerio.
I have a suggestion... perhaps what you need to do is first write on a calender what you have to do each day. Where there is free time you should go to a free yoga class in your area.. typically local papers will have a listing of these free classes .. in my area we have a pennysaver.. not sure where you live but im sure your town has free papers and usually in them are advertisements for yoga classes. This im sure will help you tremendously
It seems to me that you are totally stressed out and you eat because you are stressed and you're probably dealing with the idea that this sort of stress will never go away.
I think if you made time for yourself to do at least just one activity per week.. It will at least give you that motivation that you're not alone and that you can do this. So at least try to do a stress reliever once a week... and im certain things will pick up for you.
Let me know what you choose to do and write back on this thread of how it makes you feel. So, sometime this week signup for a free class somewhere in your town and let me know sometime this week how you feel. We can support each other! Good luck (((HUG))))
Chubbychunks
:wave:
I feel for you, I feel for all of us. Being overweight is sooo dynamic... and there's so many states of obesity... Like for you, it seems that besides from vocational studies you have kids and a husband which complicates matters even more. SO not only do you deal with the stress and struggle of your weight but you have to deal with the stress an struggles, of school, children, and husband.. thats like a buy one get 2 free scenerio.
I have a suggestion... perhaps what you need to do is first write on a calender what you have to do each day. Where there is free time you should go to a free yoga class in your area.. typically local papers will have a listing of these free classes .. in my area we have a pennysaver.. not sure where you live but im sure your town has free papers and usually in them are advertisements for yoga classes. This im sure will help you tremendously
It seems to me that you are totally stressed out and you eat because you are stressed and you're probably dealing with the idea that this sort of stress will never go away.
I think if you made time for yourself to do at least just one activity per week.. It will at least give you that motivation that you're not alone and that you can do this. So at least try to do a stress reliever once a week... and im certain things will pick up for you.
Let me know what you choose to do and write back on this thread of how it makes you feel. So, sometime this week signup for a free class somewhere in your town and let me know sometime this week how you feel. We can support each other! Good luck (((HUG))))
Chubbychunks
:wave:
BigMomma24
07-25-2005, 04:58 PM
Hey, I haven't yet looked into a free class but my hubby is looking into getting me one of those work outs you see on TV.. Billy Blanks bootcamp or something...(lol). I think the issue in my case is finding the motivation to do a workout.. who wants to jump around and do excersise when the baby's sleeping? I'd rather take a nap! But I am worried b/c diabetes runs in my family and i am at great risk, also for cardiac problems. I am looking for support and was wondering how you combat urges to eat and motivate yourselves to keep going. I am one of those who needs a swift kick in the butt to start any program.
chubbychunks
07-26-2005, 10:23 AM
Hi Momma-
Oh boy momma.. I had the worse urge yesterday. In the morning I ate my usual which is oatmeal.. and for lunch i had nothing.. So when i got home i was soo hungry i couldve ate everything in my fridge. Well, I sort of went crazy I had like 8-10 french fries and a piece of salmon-not to mention i was dipping tarter sauce and ketchup.. yeahh bad. But even though I had a relapse.. i quickly got it together waited an hour and then took my behind to the gym.. and stayed there for 1hr and :30min.
Though, this might sound good like I didnt give up. I tell you what was really depressing was getting on that scale this morning and having it show me that I gained 2 poinds in one day.. from my potato attack... sad huh. But you think thats going to stop h.e.l.l no. I just know now that I cannot starve myself for a couple hours or im going to overeat and regret it. So yesterday definitely was a relapse that Im not too proud of.
I suppose my motivation is just seeing myself smaller. I think the smallest ive ever been in my entire life that i can remember ..well lets say adulthood bc i can't remember how much i use to way as an early child... but the smallest ive been was 180ish and im 5'7. So, my motivation is a "new me" sort of like cleaning out my closest. For so long i was just depressed wouldnt do anything didnt want to go anywhere bc I thought people would stare or not accept me. But I have come to realize I have to accept myself first. Deal with the underlying issues that ive been avoiding and go from there. Make the proper sacrifices so that I can stay motivated and reach my goal weight which is 135.. I have a year to get there :-)
Good luck.. let me know how you like billy blanks or whatever you decide to do
ChubbyChunks :wave:
Oh boy momma.. I had the worse urge yesterday. In the morning I ate my usual which is oatmeal.. and for lunch i had nothing.. So when i got home i was soo hungry i couldve ate everything in my fridge. Well, I sort of went crazy I had like 8-10 french fries and a piece of salmon-not to mention i was dipping tarter sauce and ketchup.. yeahh bad. But even though I had a relapse.. i quickly got it together waited an hour and then took my behind to the gym.. and stayed there for 1hr and :30min.
Though, this might sound good like I didnt give up. I tell you what was really depressing was getting on that scale this morning and having it show me that I gained 2 poinds in one day.. from my potato attack... sad huh. But you think thats going to stop h.e.l.l no. I just know now that I cannot starve myself for a couple hours or im going to overeat and regret it. So yesterday definitely was a relapse that Im not too proud of.
I suppose my motivation is just seeing myself smaller. I think the smallest ive ever been in my entire life that i can remember ..well lets say adulthood bc i can't remember how much i use to way as an early child... but the smallest ive been was 180ish and im 5'7. So, my motivation is a "new me" sort of like cleaning out my closest. For so long i was just depressed wouldnt do anything didnt want to go anywhere bc I thought people would stare or not accept me. But I have come to realize I have to accept myself first. Deal with the underlying issues that ive been avoiding and go from there. Make the proper sacrifices so that I can stay motivated and reach my goal weight which is 135.. I have a year to get there :-)
Good luck.. let me know how you like billy blanks or whatever you decide to do
ChubbyChunks :wave:
BigMomma24
07-26-2005, 07:43 PM
Oh, don't beat yourself up... you're probably retaining water or something. that happens to us big people from time to time. The fries have lots of salt, remember that... and at least you ate salmon- that's good for you. Anyway, I started (sort of) my diet today. I ate 2 rye crackers for breakfast with a nectarine and some yogurt with granola. But I was so hungry that I ate a small Totino's pizza for lunch, which has like, 1,000 calories in it. I am still not exercising, but plan on doing some walking and more cardio in the future. And I start back at school tomorrow night, so I will have more things to do other than eat.
I'm really hoping to get motivated- you've at least inspired me to start taking that first step. Yeah, and I sympothize with you on your weight- I'd be happy IF I actually WAS 180 lbs right now. That's about the average weight I've been my whole life, too.
So, keep up the good work-get back on track and don't beat yourself up. Don't be TOO restrictive, either. The more restrictive you are, the more likely you are to overeat when you get the chance. You shouldn't be going without eating anyway.. :nono:
I'm really hoping to get motivated- you've at least inspired me to start taking that first step. Yeah, and I sympothize with you on your weight- I'd be happy IF I actually WAS 180 lbs right now. That's about the average weight I've been my whole life, too.
So, keep up the good work-get back on track and don't beat yourself up. Don't be TOO restrictive, either. The more restrictive you are, the more likely you are to overeat when you get the chance. You shouldn't be going without eating anyway.. :nono:
nevets85
07-26-2005, 07:49 PM
Be careful what you eat:
- Look at the ingredients first and avoid food which you cannot pronounce!
Be active:
- Get out. Being active does not nessessarily mean going to the gym. Just make sure you are active, considder taking a morning walk, thats not strenuious but will be great for your health.
- Look at the ingredients first and avoid food which you cannot pronounce!
Be active:
- Get out. Being active does not nessessarily mean going to the gym. Just make sure you are active, considder taking a morning walk, thats not strenuious but will be great for your health.
nevets85
07-26-2005, 10:52 PM
Positive thinking. I like it!
"The diary of a Mad Fat person!"
I like the "!" at the end. It is extremely funney to see someone struggle with eating disorders.
*Sigh.
Sorry for my outbreak of sarcasm there, however you should really considder changing the way you talk about yourself. If you do that you may actually get even better results.
Every time you read this thread and you see that you are a "Mad Fat person!", (Capital M-ad and F-at), it will not exactly provide you with a boost.
A title like "Beating my Obesity" would probably be a nice sight to those eyes of yours.
:)
Keep up the good healthy-living though.
"The diary of a Mad Fat person!"
I like the "!" at the end. It is extremely funney to see someone struggle with eating disorders.
*Sigh.
Sorry for my outbreak of sarcasm there, however you should really considder changing the way you talk about yourself. If you do that you may actually get even better results.
Every time you read this thread and you see that you are a "Mad Fat person!", (Capital M-ad and F-at), it will not exactly provide you with a boost.
A title like "Beating my Obesity" would probably be a nice sight to those eyes of yours.
:)
Keep up the good healthy-living though.
chubbychunks
07-27-2005, 09:31 AM
Hi Nevet-
Thanks and umm no thanks for the dual compliment/comment lol. I guess I titled it "Diary of a Mad Fat person" bc there's nothing happy or euphoric about being overweight so, "beating my obesity" is sort of (well at least to me) a subdued title. DMFP- Is a sort of like in your face, rocky style approach. (hear the rocky music playing in the background). I think sometimes anger is sometimes your best outlet to change something that you do not like about your life.. as long as it is constructive rage. I guess for some people the title, "beating my obesity", would do, but for me is a life experience so its a diary of what is to come and what has happened to me. The diary of the depression, the imact that extra weight has had on my life, and thusly the rage (mad). But do not think I dislike your title, it just relay the effect that im going for here (((HUG)))
Oh and by the way, you are so right about just moving. I think if you just walk somewhere wherever it is .. you could see at least mediocre improvements.. like parking your car away from the grocery store and walking to it.. or taking the stairs at work.. all are great things that people fail to realize that will add up and account for something.
Talk soon
ChubbyChunks :wave:
Thanks and umm no thanks for the dual compliment/comment lol. I guess I titled it "Diary of a Mad Fat person" bc there's nothing happy or euphoric about being overweight so, "beating my obesity" is sort of (well at least to me) a subdued title. DMFP- Is a sort of like in your face, rocky style approach. (hear the rocky music playing in the background). I think sometimes anger is sometimes your best outlet to change something that you do not like about your life.. as long as it is constructive rage. I guess for some people the title, "beating my obesity", would do, but for me is a life experience so its a diary of what is to come and what has happened to me. The diary of the depression, the imact that extra weight has had on my life, and thusly the rage (mad). But do not think I dislike your title, it just relay the effect that im going for here (((HUG)))
Oh and by the way, you are so right about just moving. I think if you just walk somewhere wherever it is .. you could see at least mediocre improvements.. like parking your car away from the grocery store and walking to it.. or taking the stairs at work.. all are great things that people fail to realize that will add up and account for something.
Talk soon
ChubbyChunks :wave:
chubbychunks
07-27-2005, 09:39 AM
But I was so hungry that I ate a small Totino's pizza for lunch, which has like, 1,000 calories in it. QUOTE]
Oh Momma-
Ive done that plenty of times. You know have you tried things that stick to your ribs like ummm fiber.. soo oatmeal, shredded wheat with splenda. I find that those foods stick on my ribs and I dont feel so hungry. Also, you know when you're first starting out, you should eat like every 2-3 hours--even if you're not hungry.. and what i mean by eat, I mean like fruit or veggies or some low fat, low calorie snack.. and of course eat B, L, D (breakfast, lunch dinner). I think the biggest thing I've come to realize is that in order to lose weight you have to be in a calorie deficit that night when you go to sleep. Like for example, Ive been tracking what i eat at fitday.com, which is the best website ever.. And im eating about 1000-1300 calories a day. But if you factor in that i walk to the metro and i walk to the trolly and i walk to get lunch .. and that in the evening i go to the gym for 1hr :30min. or more.. by that night Im in a calorie deficit. Bc even if you are sedetary you still lose a mininal amount of weight. Oh know Momma, dont think im a perve but having sex actually helps with losing weight too.. go to fitday.com it will show you the calories that you lose with certain activities.
Good thing you're going to school..keep yourself active.. Oh and yes Im not going to do that again.. skipping meals.. thats the worse thing... Hey, you have to let me know what you decide to do ... Lol, im going to keep asking you in every post until you do something.. i dont care if its parking your care away from the mall or the store.. just change something in your daily routine so that you're getting a bit more exercise.. so post it here of what you're doing.. oh ps.. the 2 pounds i gained, i lost it.. so like 2 saturdays ago i was 244 now im 235.. wooohoooo..
ChubbyChunks :wave:
Oh Momma-
Ive done that plenty of times. You know have you tried things that stick to your ribs like ummm fiber.. soo oatmeal, shredded wheat with splenda. I find that those foods stick on my ribs and I dont feel so hungry. Also, you know when you're first starting out, you should eat like every 2-3 hours--even if you're not hungry.. and what i mean by eat, I mean like fruit or veggies or some low fat, low calorie snack.. and of course eat B, L, D (breakfast, lunch dinner). I think the biggest thing I've come to realize is that in order to lose weight you have to be in a calorie deficit that night when you go to sleep. Like for example, Ive been tracking what i eat at fitday.com, which is the best website ever.. And im eating about 1000-1300 calories a day. But if you factor in that i walk to the metro and i walk to the trolly and i walk to get lunch .. and that in the evening i go to the gym for 1hr :30min. or more.. by that night Im in a calorie deficit. Bc even if you are sedetary you still lose a mininal amount of weight. Oh know Momma, dont think im a perve but having sex actually helps with losing weight too.. go to fitday.com it will show you the calories that you lose with certain activities.
Good thing you're going to school..keep yourself active.. Oh and yes Im not going to do that again.. skipping meals.. thats the worse thing... Hey, you have to let me know what you decide to do ... Lol, im going to keep asking you in every post until you do something.. i dont care if its parking your care away from the mall or the store.. just change something in your daily routine so that you're getting a bit more exercise.. so post it here of what you're doing.. oh ps.. the 2 pounds i gained, i lost it.. so like 2 saturdays ago i was 244 now im 235.. wooohoooo..
ChubbyChunks :wave:
BigMomma24
07-27-2005, 04:37 PM
well, i've been trying to make a conscious effort to do something active every day, whether it's walking around the stores, doing "power shopping" where I practically run down the aisles at the grocery store, dancing around with the kids... but it's not enough, and my time is limited. My baby is in her clingy stage right now, so i can't even leave the room or she'll cry, so excercise is a hassle. I don't even know how she's gonna act when i'm gone at school every day. But anyway, I plan on walking on my breaks at school and hope that my hubby buys that workout dvd with his next check.
oh, and i told you it was water weight! you lost that weight like nothing.. best wishes getting back on track!
oh, and i told you it was water weight! you lost that weight like nothing.. best wishes getting back on track!
nevets85
07-28-2005, 04:34 PM
Hey, I haven't yet looked into a free class but my hubby is looking into getting me one of those work outs you see on TV.. Billy Blanks bootcamp or something...(lol). I think the issue in my case is finding the motivation to do a workout.. who wants to jump around and do excersise when the baby's sleeping? I'd rather take a nap! But I am worried b/c diabetes runs in my family and i am at great risk, also for cardiac problems. I am looking for support and was wondering how you combat urges to eat and motivate yourselves to keep going. I am one of those who needs a swift kick in the butt to start any program.
Hey Big Momma.
Dont rely on someone else. :)
If you are reaching for the shelf to buy something or eat something you shouldnt. STOP!
Say out loud "I know I must not eat this." and walk on feeling good because you just jumped a hurdle.
Hey Big Momma.
Dont rely on someone else. :)
If you are reaching for the shelf to buy something or eat something you shouldnt. STOP!
Say out loud "I know I must not eat this." and walk on feeling good because you just jumped a hurdle.
nevets85
07-28-2005, 04:40 PM
I guess I titled it "Diary of a Mad Fat person" bc there's nothing happy or euphoric about being overweight so, "beating my obesity" is sort of (well at least to me) a subdued title.... (((HUG)))
There is a lot you can get from the language people use, but I can only compare to myself. If I wasn’t feeling great I would probably be more mellow and third person (such as DoaMFp). If I was feeling great, I would probably write in the first person and use positive terms which help me visualise myself completing my goal. That’s just my way though.
If the title works for you, then go for it! (y) (that’s supposed to be a thumbs up if it doesn’t appear) p.s. *(((HUG))) :)
well, I’ve been trying to make a conscious effort to do something active every day... but it's not enough, and my time is limited... I plan on walking on my breaks at school and hope that my hubby buys that workout DVD with his next check.
That sounds very positive. To me, I only tend to exercise when I don’t think of it as exercise, but fun!
For example, I love to run. Everywhere! People think i'm always late or something! Once a random person in their car pressed their horn so I could see their impression of me!!! I was extremely embarrassed. I enjoy walking so much and I dislike waiting for busses, so I often walk the bus route instead of waiting at the stop in town. Often the bus catches up with me half way home and I save some money. Other times I get home before the bus! (30mins by car). ;) I guess I walk so much because I’m impatient to wait for the bus!
That story was, however, a side of myself I don’t tend to share. There are lots of other forms of exercise that can be fun such as sports.
Sports are great fun. Fun being the primary purpose of sports. Exercise is a side effect. I wish there were more people around to play sports with me but as I’m starting University soon that wish will soon be a reality. For you, starting school will allow you to be in close proximity to lots of people with time on their hands. Sports are much more fun than walking and tend to push your body more. They are also great socially. School will be a great opportunity for you.
Food:
Try cooking some food for yourself, but from scratch. Don’t use any mixes or shortcuts. It will become second nature to you in no time. Cooking your own food will give you an insight into what ingredients are required and what ingredients are added in your supermarket produce.
Diets are there if you want the structure, however many diets are not long term solutions and some can damage your body or increase your metabolism.
Keep a look out for the ingredients. Only put REAL ingredients into your body.
There is a lot you can get from the language people use, but I can only compare to myself. If I wasn’t feeling great I would probably be more mellow and third person (such as DoaMFp). If I was feeling great, I would probably write in the first person and use positive terms which help me visualise myself completing my goal. That’s just my way though.
If the title works for you, then go for it! (y) (that’s supposed to be a thumbs up if it doesn’t appear) p.s. *(((HUG))) :)
well, I’ve been trying to make a conscious effort to do something active every day... but it's not enough, and my time is limited... I plan on walking on my breaks at school and hope that my hubby buys that workout DVD with his next check.
That sounds very positive. To me, I only tend to exercise when I don’t think of it as exercise, but fun!
For example, I love to run. Everywhere! People think i'm always late or something! Once a random person in their car pressed their horn so I could see their impression of me!!! I was extremely embarrassed. I enjoy walking so much and I dislike waiting for busses, so I often walk the bus route instead of waiting at the stop in town. Often the bus catches up with me half way home and I save some money. Other times I get home before the bus! (30mins by car). ;) I guess I walk so much because I’m impatient to wait for the bus!
That story was, however, a side of myself I don’t tend to share. There are lots of other forms of exercise that can be fun such as sports.
Sports are great fun. Fun being the primary purpose of sports. Exercise is a side effect. I wish there were more people around to play sports with me but as I’m starting University soon that wish will soon be a reality. For you, starting school will allow you to be in close proximity to lots of people with time on their hands. Sports are much more fun than walking and tend to push your body more. They are also great socially. School will be a great opportunity for you.
Food:
Try cooking some food for yourself, but from scratch. Don’t use any mixes or shortcuts. It will become second nature to you in no time. Cooking your own food will give you an insight into what ingredients are required and what ingredients are added in your supermarket produce.
Diets are there if you want the structure, however many diets are not long term solutions and some can damage your body or increase your metabolism.
Keep a look out for the ingredients. Only put REAL ingredients into your body.
nevets85
07-28-2005, 05:05 PM
Yeah. I do feel that it's a huge part of our misery. Envy is part of it, self pity is part of it, hopelessness is part of it, and so on.
I'm a very smart lady, and I'm a college student. I'm not trying to brag (too much) but with almost no effort, I earned a 3.9 GPA in school. I was .1 away from being a perfect A student!
Despite my amazing knack at earning great grades and acing tests without studying, I have very low self confidence. I guess I could be "cute" if I were thin, you know? It makes me feel horrible some times, to see a gorgeous girl with guys hitting on her and girls paying attention to her... Isn't it terrible that someone like me would (and has) thought, "I would trade my intelligence to look like her."
Part of what gets me moving when I do move is that there's definitely too much of me. Plus, my mother will be 59 this year, and she weighs 200 lbs. She's got arthritis, high blood pressure, and she's miserable all the time due to depression. I don't want to end up like her. I'm already manic-depressive!
Sadly, I didn't do too well on my diet today. I did well this morning:
I ate half my usuall breakfast
2 hours later I had an apple
2 hours later I had a microwaveable single-serving pizza
2 hours later i had a banana
2 hours later I had an apple
and finally, about 3 hours later, I had a Lean Cuisine.
Unfortunately, I was still quite hungry afterwards, and I had 3 scoops of ice cream. :( Now I feel guilty.
I skipped the gym after I got a phone call that took me 30 miles in the opposite direction of the gym, and didn't feel like driving all the way back out in rush hour. Not that you needed to know what I ate today, but whatever.
But tomorrow's another day. I'm weak-willed, and I'm fighting it all the time.
Oh, and according to doctors, healthy weight loss is 2-3 lbs. per week. Losing 6 pounds per week might be taxing on your body and your heart. Right now I'm just looking to lose 1 lb. If I look at the big picture, that will most likely scare me right off this wretched diet.
According to those "Are you obese" popups (have you seen those?) that measure your BMI, I have to lose about 100 lbs. I can't imagine being 120 lbs.! I think that's excessive, and if I keep thinking about that huge goal, I'll never get there. I've got no choice but to go one step at a time.
And ChubbyChunks: Do you mind if I use your title? I'm thinking of starting a weight loss blog; you know, something to chart my progress (or lack thereof) and keep me going. "Diary of a Mad Fat Person" sounds like a good title to me, if you don't mind. :)
suffering_in_silence
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"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask and he'll tell you the truth." -- Oscar Wilde
When you write, just as a start, considder filtering out any negitive thoughts such as "something to chart my progress (or lack thereof)".
Write in a positive way and it will make a positive difference. You can make progress, or more to the point, you WILL make progress.
Just listen to what CChunks said:
"You know I did a calculation.. if a person were to lose 6 pounds each week technically by the 6th month you should weigh -120 pounds (less)... so even if you did half of that .. that would still be a great accomplishment. So if you started today.. this very second, by Jan. of next year.. which isnt long at all... you will be a long way from where you are now..."
Thats AWESOME!
I'm a very smart lady, and I'm a college student. I'm not trying to brag (too much) but with almost no effort, I earned a 3.9 GPA in school. I was .1 away from being a perfect A student!
Despite my amazing knack at earning great grades and acing tests without studying, I have very low self confidence. I guess I could be "cute" if I were thin, you know? It makes me feel horrible some times, to see a gorgeous girl with guys hitting on her and girls paying attention to her... Isn't it terrible that someone like me would (and has) thought, "I would trade my intelligence to look like her."
Part of what gets me moving when I do move is that there's definitely too much of me. Plus, my mother will be 59 this year, and she weighs 200 lbs. She's got arthritis, high blood pressure, and she's miserable all the time due to depression. I don't want to end up like her. I'm already manic-depressive!
Sadly, I didn't do too well on my diet today. I did well this morning:
I ate half my usuall breakfast
2 hours later I had an apple
2 hours later I had a microwaveable single-serving pizza
2 hours later i had a banana
2 hours later I had an apple
and finally, about 3 hours later, I had a Lean Cuisine.
Unfortunately, I was still quite hungry afterwards, and I had 3 scoops of ice cream. :( Now I feel guilty.
I skipped the gym after I got a phone call that took me 30 miles in the opposite direction of the gym, and didn't feel like driving all the way back out in rush hour. Not that you needed to know what I ate today, but whatever.
But tomorrow's another day. I'm weak-willed, and I'm fighting it all the time.
Oh, and according to doctors, healthy weight loss is 2-3 lbs. per week. Losing 6 pounds per week might be taxing on your body and your heart. Right now I'm just looking to lose 1 lb. If I look at the big picture, that will most likely scare me right off this wretched diet.
According to those "Are you obese" popups (have you seen those?) that measure your BMI, I have to lose about 100 lbs. I can't imagine being 120 lbs.! I think that's excessive, and if I keep thinking about that huge goal, I'll never get there. I've got no choice but to go one step at a time.
And ChubbyChunks: Do you mind if I use your title? I'm thinking of starting a weight loss blog; you know, something to chart my progress (or lack thereof) and keep me going. "Diary of a Mad Fat Person" sounds like a good title to me, if you don't mind. :)
suffering_in_silence
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"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask and he'll tell you the truth." -- Oscar Wilde
When you write, just as a start, considder filtering out any negitive thoughts such as "something to chart my progress (or lack thereof)".
Write in a positive way and it will make a positive difference. You can make progress, or more to the point, you WILL make progress.
Just listen to what CChunks said:
"You know I did a calculation.. if a person were to lose 6 pounds each week technically by the 6th month you should weigh -120 pounds (less)... so even if you did half of that .. that would still be a great accomplishment. So if you started today.. this very second, by Jan. of next year.. which isnt long at all... you will be a long way from where you are now..."
Thats AWESOME!
chubbychunks
08-04-2005, 10:27 AM
Hello All-
Well sorry about that brief delay .. I cannot go into details of my disappearance for a week..lol.. but anyway im back..lol.. and I lost some weight woohoo ...thanks nevet for the compliment. I must say loosing weight isnt all that hard.. I figure you just have to fight and constantly hear that rocky song in the back of your mind (substitute with any favorite fight song)
Lately, ive been trying to stick to primarily oatmeal, tea, fruit, and salad (w/chicken). I guess im trying to jump-start my metabolism. And correct me if im wrong, but isnt it true that meat takes longer for your body to digest.. like fish is okay i think that takes 1-2 days max., chicken follows in second place --i believe takes about 3-4 days to digest.. and finally everything else takes that much longer. So, one thing I am trying to do is to keep regular (sorry to be explicit there) calorie- calorie out. Ive been doing pretty well with keeping up my gym regiment. So far (drum roll) Ive lost 14.5 pounds since I started back on july 16th :bouncing:
Im extremely excited to see that clothes are starting to fit looser and its giving me a tad bit more confidence. I can only imagine another 2 months from now when i'll have dropped 20 pounds.. so exciting! I remember when I first started I was just so ampted bc something happened to me the weekend before that got me really seeing red. Basically, I went to this bar/restaurant before work and got food and 1 drink and the bartender was very hot.. so we started chatting .. and had lots in common.. So I started making that my regular pre-work task to come in and talk to him..etc.. well one evening my friend met me there after work and he was really into her and eventually got her number. And it wasn’t necessarily that which sparked it .. but it was the thought that hey wait a second I have a good personality and a beautiful face.. I should be able to have anything I want. And thats pretty much the story of how this battle has started ..I suppose its like the Trojan war.. Helen, "the face who launched a thousand ships" lol. And no im not mad at my friend bc she really got pissed at herself and decided not to talk to him. Since then ive been really working hard.. and I know some of you might think im doing it for that reason, which would be considered wrong.. and I totally agree.. You should never loose weight for the affection of another.. You should only strive to loose weight bc you love yourself and you want to see yourself like never before.
All my life I have been fat.. All of it. I have never had a problem with dating bc Im very pretty.. All my life ive been at least 200 pounds.. I never been below 180.. even in my early teens. And what makes me like angered or sigh sometimes is when you hear some women say, "oh i gained 30 pounds after the baby". Ive never been in that position to even blame my weight gain over pregnacy. So for me ive been trying to battle up hill all my life. And, I belive someone said on the message board about a week and half ago ..is that you know what pizza taste like you know what pasta taste like.. so why keep gaining weight off of things that you know. And he made a lot of sense. I want to try something new.. I want to be able to love to shop for clothes and I want to be perfectly comfortable dancing and moving every portion of my body. I want to do this for myself and share it all with you guys! ((((BIG HUG TO THE READERS)))))
I hope to hear from those who have read this
ChubbyChunks :wave:
Well sorry about that brief delay .. I cannot go into details of my disappearance for a week..lol.. but anyway im back..lol.. and I lost some weight woohoo ...thanks nevet for the compliment. I must say loosing weight isnt all that hard.. I figure you just have to fight and constantly hear that rocky song in the back of your mind (substitute with any favorite fight song)
Lately, ive been trying to stick to primarily oatmeal, tea, fruit, and salad (w/chicken). I guess im trying to jump-start my metabolism. And correct me if im wrong, but isnt it true that meat takes longer for your body to digest.. like fish is okay i think that takes 1-2 days max., chicken follows in second place --i believe takes about 3-4 days to digest.. and finally everything else takes that much longer. So, one thing I am trying to do is to keep regular (sorry to be explicit there) calorie- calorie out. Ive been doing pretty well with keeping up my gym regiment. So far (drum roll) Ive lost 14.5 pounds since I started back on july 16th :bouncing:
Im extremely excited to see that clothes are starting to fit looser and its giving me a tad bit more confidence. I can only imagine another 2 months from now when i'll have dropped 20 pounds.. so exciting! I remember when I first started I was just so ampted bc something happened to me the weekend before that got me really seeing red. Basically, I went to this bar/restaurant before work and got food and 1 drink and the bartender was very hot.. so we started chatting .. and had lots in common.. So I started making that my regular pre-work task to come in and talk to him..etc.. well one evening my friend met me there after work and he was really into her and eventually got her number. And it wasn’t necessarily that which sparked it .. but it was the thought that hey wait a second I have a good personality and a beautiful face.. I should be able to have anything I want. And thats pretty much the story of how this battle has started ..I suppose its like the Trojan war.. Helen, "the face who launched a thousand ships" lol. And no im not mad at my friend bc she really got pissed at herself and decided not to talk to him. Since then ive been really working hard.. and I know some of you might think im doing it for that reason, which would be considered wrong.. and I totally agree.. You should never loose weight for the affection of another.. You should only strive to loose weight bc you love yourself and you want to see yourself like never before.
All my life I have been fat.. All of it. I have never had a problem with dating bc Im very pretty.. All my life ive been at least 200 pounds.. I never been below 180.. even in my early teens. And what makes me like angered or sigh sometimes is when you hear some women say, "oh i gained 30 pounds after the baby". Ive never been in that position to even blame my weight gain over pregnacy. So for me ive been trying to battle up hill all my life. And, I belive someone said on the message board about a week and half ago ..is that you know what pizza taste like you know what pasta taste like.. so why keep gaining weight off of things that you know. And he made a lot of sense. I want to try something new.. I want to be able to love to shop for clothes and I want to be perfectly comfortable dancing and moving every portion of my body. I want to do this for myself and share it all with you guys! ((((BIG HUG TO THE READERS)))))
I hope to hear from those who have read this
ChubbyChunks :wave:
Carolee
08-07-2005, 12:41 AM
Dearest Chubby Chunks,
I am only 4'11 and at one time I weighed 210 pounds. Doesn't sound like much weight but taking in consideration how short I am, I looked like a water heater with feet! Food was a great comfort to me, my best friends were sweets and books.
I didn't mind the loneliness so much but I hated shopping for any type of clothes.
You are far braver than I am by joining a gym, I did at one time but never went. Like the clothing stores, I felt like everyone was staring at me which lead me back to my greatest love of chocolate.
That was a year ago and a lot has happened in a year. I guess the main thing for me was my little sister dying last year. She was diabetic and could care less what any doctor said to her. She never changed her eating habits and I too was a type 2 diabetic. I did a lot of research and soul searching. I have loss 40 pounds and have gone from a size 24 down to a loose 18 or snug 16. For the first time in many, many years, I can go into any store and buy clothes. My biggest thrill was getting into pants with a zipper and they were jeans at that.
Before I loss the weight and I'm still losing as I write this, I hated going to the doctor where I was weighed everytime I went or the way people looked at me sideways. I won't even go into the family remarks made. I guess what I'm trying to say is, keep up the good work and if the day comes when you get sick of the gym, search until you find what works for you. I like to share some of the things that I discovered over the past year that helped me.
1) I never ate breakfast, I was always on the run and when I finally slowed down enough to eat, I really ATE!
2) I know I have a serious problem with chocolate and sweets. I went a whole year with no sweets and after the first 8 weeks I didn't long for it anymore.
3) My rule of thumb and way to help me remember anything is, "If it's white it's bad".
Potatoes, bread, pasta, rice they all turn into sugar. Keep in mind I'm all Italian
and not having pasta took some getting use too.
4) Now that I've loss some of my weight I do reward myself with one piece of cake a
week from a local restaurant and I eat it there, no sweets come home with me.
There's so much more to it but I just wanted to share and now here's the real funny part. Losing the weight has taken years off my looks. If you were to see the fatest picture of me, I look like a very unhappy beached whale. I'll be 48 soon and old friends who haven't seen me in a couple of years walk past me and come back for a 2nd look. They say I look 35 but for all I know they're just being kind. Anyway, follow your heart and listen to the little voice in your head that tries to help. I wish you the best of luck. It really wasn't hard once I found what worked for me and everyone is different.
My best to you always.
I am only 4'11 and at one time I weighed 210 pounds. Doesn't sound like much weight but taking in consideration how short I am, I looked like a water heater with feet! Food was a great comfort to me, my best friends were sweets and books.
I didn't mind the loneliness so much but I hated shopping for any type of clothes.
You are far braver than I am by joining a gym, I did at one time but never went. Like the clothing stores, I felt like everyone was staring at me which lead me back to my greatest love of chocolate.
That was a year ago and a lot has happened in a year. I guess the main thing for me was my little sister dying last year. She was diabetic and could care less what any doctor said to her. She never changed her eating habits and I too was a type 2 diabetic. I did a lot of research and soul searching. I have loss 40 pounds and have gone from a size 24 down to a loose 18 or snug 16. For the first time in many, many years, I can go into any store and buy clothes. My biggest thrill was getting into pants with a zipper and they were jeans at that.
Before I loss the weight and I'm still losing as I write this, I hated going to the doctor where I was weighed everytime I went or the way people looked at me sideways. I won't even go into the family remarks made. I guess what I'm trying to say is, keep up the good work and if the day comes when you get sick of the gym, search until you find what works for you. I like to share some of the things that I discovered over the past year that helped me.
1) I never ate breakfast, I was always on the run and when I finally slowed down enough to eat, I really ATE!
2) I know I have a serious problem with chocolate and sweets. I went a whole year with no sweets and after the first 8 weeks I didn't long for it anymore.
3) My rule of thumb and way to help me remember anything is, "If it's white it's bad".
Potatoes, bread, pasta, rice they all turn into sugar. Keep in mind I'm all Italian
and not having pasta took some getting use too.
4) Now that I've loss some of my weight I do reward myself with one piece of cake a
week from a local restaurant and I eat it there, no sweets come home with me.
There's so much more to it but I just wanted to share and now here's the real funny part. Losing the weight has taken years off my looks. If you were to see the fatest picture of me, I look like a very unhappy beached whale. I'll be 48 soon and old friends who haven't seen me in a couple of years walk past me and come back for a 2nd look. They say I look 35 but for all I know they're just being kind. Anyway, follow your heart and listen to the little voice in your head that tries to help. I wish you the best of luck. It really wasn't hard once I found what worked for me and everyone is different.
My best to you always.
chubbychunks
08-09-2005, 02:10 PM
Hi Carolee-
Good Job and im sure you are 10 times happier than you were a year ago. Well unfortunately i gained back 3 pounds.. I started at 244.. went to 229 but now im back to 233.. I ate like al ot yesterday and sun. so its really my fault.. I didnt go to the gym yesterday instead i ate a pint of icecream, soup, sandwhich, sandwhich, and some other things .. throughout the course of the day it was really sad actually .. and i feel horrible.. not to mention my birthday is tomorrow :(.. uhhh.. i'll write back soon..but anyway good job.
ChubbyChunks
Good Job and im sure you are 10 times happier than you were a year ago. Well unfortunately i gained back 3 pounds.. I started at 244.. went to 229 but now im back to 233.. I ate like al ot yesterday and sun. so its really my fault.. I didnt go to the gym yesterday instead i ate a pint of icecream, soup, sandwhich, sandwhich, and some other things .. throughout the course of the day it was really sad actually .. and i feel horrible.. not to mention my birthday is tomorrow :(.. uhhh.. i'll write back soon..but anyway good job.
ChubbyChunks
chubbychunks
08-17-2005, 12:50 PM
Well well-
Things are not going so well. I keep eating and I dont know if im losing or gaining weight. I am still attending the gym which I go at the least 3 days a week.. for 1 hour and 30 min. ..but the battle of the buldge is so hard and depressing.
Funny thing is, I have a neice and nephew and they eat soo much.. I just hope that they dont turn out to be overweight.. bc its a easy road to start to travel on but a tough road to loose weight and realize that you have a serious problem.
But for me in the interim im going to try to keep trying but sometimes i get depressed and I eat.. icecream, pizza, and a sandwhich... sometimes on the same day .. Its rough!
Chubbychunks :wave:
Things are not going so well. I keep eating and I dont know if im losing or gaining weight. I am still attending the gym which I go at the least 3 days a week.. for 1 hour and 30 min. ..but the battle of the buldge is so hard and depressing.
Funny thing is, I have a neice and nephew and they eat soo much.. I just hope that they dont turn out to be overweight.. bc its a easy road to start to travel on but a tough road to loose weight and realize that you have a serious problem.
But for me in the interim im going to try to keep trying but sometimes i get depressed and I eat.. icecream, pizza, and a sandwhich... sometimes on the same day .. Its rough!
Chubbychunks :wave:
BigMomma24
08-17-2005, 04:57 PM
HEY CHUBBYCHUNKS!!
I haven't been on the board for a while, (have to deal w/other health problems) but I am sad to see that you're being hard on yourself now. People make mistakes, yes.. i ate McDonald's for breakfast- lol, but we're HUMAN. It's ok... and look at all these people who have replied to your post that are supporting you and have stories of their own.
You have been an inspiration to many, and I think you may be trying to fill a void in your life. Why else would you be having food relaspes? i am speaking from experience: i get depressed, too. Sometimes, I feel like chewing off my own arm to get to a Baskin Robbins for ice cream... or i'll go to Wal Mart and buy a bag of chocolates instead of toilet paper.. (hmmm, priorities? what priorities?) I feel so angry and bitter about my weight and start hating who I am, but how is that going to solve anything?
Then, when I am at my lowest, I come to this board and look for people like me. I understand. You are not alone. We will beat this together. At least you're trying.. since I've last been on the board, I think I've GAINED weight. I dunno.. it feels hopeless, but I know you can do it.
Hang in there!
I haven't been on the board for a while, (have to deal w/other health problems) but I am sad to see that you're being hard on yourself now. People make mistakes, yes.. i ate McDonald's for breakfast- lol, but we're HUMAN. It's ok... and look at all these people who have replied to your post that are supporting you and have stories of their own.
You have been an inspiration to many, and I think you may be trying to fill a void in your life. Why else would you be having food relaspes? i am speaking from experience: i get depressed, too. Sometimes, I feel like chewing off my own arm to get to a Baskin Robbins for ice cream... or i'll go to Wal Mart and buy a bag of chocolates instead of toilet paper.. (hmmm, priorities? what priorities?) I feel so angry and bitter about my weight and start hating who I am, but how is that going to solve anything?
Then, when I am at my lowest, I come to this board and look for people like me. I understand. You are not alone. We will beat this together. At least you're trying.. since I've last been on the board, I think I've GAINED weight. I dunno.. it feels hopeless, but I know you can do it.
Hang in there!
chubbychunks
09-08-2005, 10:21 AM
Hi BigMomma & All-
Well, I think I havent posted anything in soo long.. but ive had a couple of realizations, one that deals with my age the second of life. My birthday was August 10th and before then my diet was going rather smoothly, some rough spots but i was energized and motivated and I had a vision of what I wanted to look like after all the weight was gone. Then on my birthday, I got really really depressed.. I turned the dreaded 25 ..which means im officially Old.. now dont be quick to get mad at me and immediately write a message back saying that im not ..let me explain. Before 25, a person is considered young and free spirited and its alright. But when you turn 25, it is as if reality punches you hard in your jaw. You can't wait until tomorrow you can't put off what you want, be it goals, dreams,passions.. you need to make arrangements and do it today, because tomorrow isnt promised to you.
For the people older than me... please dont think im insulting you.. see reality hits at 25.. and from then on you just turn "older" with each birthday.. so im sure i wont dread 26.. bc reality has already punched me once.. I spent my birhtday rather sad and the most of the days in following. I didnt go to the gym.. I didnt watch my weight, I didnt watch the food that I put in my body and I didnt care.. it was pretty sad.. some nights I ate so much i literally could feel the tightness in my lower stomach to the point .. that I had a spell of reflux. I know now that im an emotional eater.. I eat because it makes me happy.. the smell. the texture.. the taste.. each twirl of my fork gives me hope that after im done eating i'll be happier than I was before I started eating.
thanks Momma for the support, Im sure you'll find that reference of hope sooner rather than later and you'll figure a way to trick your mind that food isnt all whats its cracked up to be. I hope I do it soon.. So I can enjoy the rest of my years being healthy and older.
ChubbyChunks :wave:
ps i will post soon hopefully with good news!
Well, I think I havent posted anything in soo long.. but ive had a couple of realizations, one that deals with my age the second of life. My birthday was August 10th and before then my diet was going rather smoothly, some rough spots but i was energized and motivated and I had a vision of what I wanted to look like after all the weight was gone. Then on my birthday, I got really really depressed.. I turned the dreaded 25 ..which means im officially Old.. now dont be quick to get mad at me and immediately write a message back saying that im not ..let me explain. Before 25, a person is considered young and free spirited and its alright. But when you turn 25, it is as if reality punches you hard in your jaw. You can't wait until tomorrow you can't put off what you want, be it goals, dreams,passions.. you need to make arrangements and do it today, because tomorrow isnt promised to you.
For the people older than me... please dont think im insulting you.. see reality hits at 25.. and from then on you just turn "older" with each birthday.. so im sure i wont dread 26.. bc reality has already punched me once.. I spent my birhtday rather sad and the most of the days in following. I didnt go to the gym.. I didnt watch my weight, I didnt watch the food that I put in my body and I didnt care.. it was pretty sad.. some nights I ate so much i literally could feel the tightness in my lower stomach to the point .. that I had a spell of reflux. I know now that im an emotional eater.. I eat because it makes me happy.. the smell. the texture.. the taste.. each twirl of my fork gives me hope that after im done eating i'll be happier than I was before I started eating.
thanks Momma for the support, Im sure you'll find that reference of hope sooner rather than later and you'll figure a way to trick your mind that food isnt all whats its cracked up to be. I hope I do it soon.. So I can enjoy the rest of my years being healthy and older.
ChubbyChunks :wave:
ps i will post soon hopefully with good news!
chubbychunks
10-25-2005, 12:38 PM
Hi all-
Its been such a long time and I come back with some good news. Ive been going to the gym and as you all know I started being around 249-250 .. Im now down to 230-229. But it hasnt been easy.. Ive been going to the gym and just watchign my carb intake. My gyn told me something that is staying with me.. she told me that bread is like having a piece of cake.. and I thought about that and its true.. I get the same sense of satisfaction form two slices of bread and/or a piece of chocolate cake.. yum! making me hungry now. But I go to the gym at least 3 times a week now and i try to stay active and when im not staying active i try to limit what i eat. I burn about 600 calories or so at the gym not to mention the afterburn ..ermm the accelerated metabolism which is the results from working out.. so things are good.. im trying not to result in pills but i do take my daily vitamins oh and I eat nuts which seems to curb my hunger.
Also, I noticed im not stressed out anymore and I dont sit home thinking about my ex and eating food. Ive been dating too which feels great and I think its just motivating me even more to be the best that I can be. --Wow I sound like an army commercial haha.. But anyway, this is a short post will post more soon. I hope to hear from everyone else who was posting on the Diary of a Mad Fat Person (DMFP)
b'bye for now
ChubbyChunks :wave:
Its been such a long time and I come back with some good news. Ive been going to the gym and as you all know I started being around 249-250 .. Im now down to 230-229. But it hasnt been easy.. Ive been going to the gym and just watchign my carb intake. My gyn told me something that is staying with me.. she told me that bread is like having a piece of cake.. and I thought about that and its true.. I get the same sense of satisfaction form two slices of bread and/or a piece of chocolate cake.. yum! making me hungry now. But I go to the gym at least 3 times a week now and i try to stay active and when im not staying active i try to limit what i eat. I burn about 600 calories or so at the gym not to mention the afterburn ..ermm the accelerated metabolism which is the results from working out.. so things are good.. im trying not to result in pills but i do take my daily vitamins oh and I eat nuts which seems to curb my hunger.
Also, I noticed im not stressed out anymore and I dont sit home thinking about my ex and eating food. Ive been dating too which feels great and I think its just motivating me even more to be the best that I can be. --Wow I sound like an army commercial haha.. But anyway, this is a short post will post more soon. I hope to hear from everyone else who was posting on the Diary of a Mad Fat Person (DMFP)
b'bye for now
ChubbyChunks :wave:
Sammeh
11-03-2005, 10:09 PM
Im fat too...imm mad at ppl at school...it seems like only guys want thin pretty girls that arent like me. lol
1*/f/5'5 245
1*/f/5'5 245
DaVinci
11-04-2005, 01:13 AM
I wish that were true....that guys just like the skinny chicks....that way I wouldn't have to worry about my overweight 15 year old daughter. She's too young for boyfriends but alas I have to beat them off with a really really big stick. Anyho...I think it's more about having confidence in yourself and just being an all round nice person....those character traits seem to attract like personalities....you really don't need those other losers anyway. :)
chubbychunks
11-08-2005, 10:04 AM
it seems like only guys want thin pretty girls that arent like me. lol
Good Morning All-
Sammeh, try to focus on something that worth focusing on. I understand that you are into the boys and wanting to go on dates etc. Honestly like Da Vinci said, I never had that problem with boys. I have always been a chubby girl if not the chubbiest when I was in school. But you have to make people see past that, you have to make people see your personality and what you can offer to anyone that would like to invest loyal time with you. That fat that clings to your body is not who you are, you are more than that and you can and I hope will define yourself with the greatest potential.
I know when I was in high school.. believe it or not i weight about ummmm 230 sometimes 250 but as a senior in college I got down to like 210. But I remember in my junior year a really popular football player liked me and wanted to go out with me. This was back in 1996-1997, and back then I didnt care about guys I could care less. My main focus was about finishing high school and ultimately going and finishing college (which I have done) and then think about guys hahah. Honestly, I didnt start dating until i was 18.. Matter of fact, I didnt kiss a guy until i was 18. Our teens grow up way to fast now and they forget they have a lifetime of sexual activity. Besides you dont want to be 29 and tired of having sex... I know i wont be haha.
I think ive digressed a bit but what im saying basically is that rid your mind of silly things like getting a boyfriend, a boyfriend will come believe me. I think your best bet is to hone on your abilities and get in touch to what you would like to do in life. Guys will always be there. And if you want to loose weight definitely start now, the younger the better. There's so many activities for teens and fewer clubs etc for adults. If you just started high school join the color guard (the folks who throw flags in the air) and join a baseball or softball team. And just get out there and have fun instead of staying in an imagining happiness with some lame guy who's going to break ur heart
(((BIG HUG FOR YOU))))))
CHUBBYCHUNKS
:wave:
Good Morning All-
Sammeh, try to focus on something that worth focusing on. I understand that you are into the boys and wanting to go on dates etc. Honestly like Da Vinci said, I never had that problem with boys. I have always been a chubby girl if not the chubbiest when I was in school. But you have to make people see past that, you have to make people see your personality and what you can offer to anyone that would like to invest loyal time with you. That fat that clings to your body is not who you are, you are more than that and you can and I hope will define yourself with the greatest potential.
I know when I was in high school.. believe it or not i weight about ummmm 230 sometimes 250 but as a senior in college I got down to like 210. But I remember in my junior year a really popular football player liked me and wanted to go out with me. This was back in 1996-1997, and back then I didnt care about guys I could care less. My main focus was about finishing high school and ultimately going and finishing college (which I have done) and then think about guys hahah. Honestly, I didnt start dating until i was 18.. Matter of fact, I didnt kiss a guy until i was 18. Our teens grow up way to fast now and they forget they have a lifetime of sexual activity. Besides you dont want to be 29 and tired of having sex... I know i wont be haha.
I think ive digressed a bit but what im saying basically is that rid your mind of silly things like getting a boyfriend, a boyfriend will come believe me. I think your best bet is to hone on your abilities and get in touch to what you would like to do in life. Guys will always be there. And if you want to loose weight definitely start now, the younger the better. There's so many activities for teens and fewer clubs etc for adults. If you just started high school join the color guard (the folks who throw flags in the air) and join a baseball or softball team. And just get out there and have fun instead of staying in an imagining happiness with some lame guy who's going to break ur heart
(((BIG HUG FOR YOU))))))
CHUBBYCHUNKS
:wave:
chubbychunks
11-08-2005, 10:42 AM
!!Update!!!
Okay so where was I.... ...deleted....
Actually, last wed.(nov. 2nd) I went to the gym as Ive been doing for consecutive days and at the customer table there was a clipboard that read, "two free workout sessions with a personal trainer" I said hell why not. I feel like I need some help with opening myself up to new things.. why not? I was the first person to put my name on the list. The next evening I received a phone call from him (the personal trainer) and he was like hi my name is "can't say" and I saw that you are interested in the two sessions and he then went on to ask me what do I want to accomplish (my goals) and when would I be available. I gave him a time and date of the following day (friday) and I continued to probe him about what is needed to loose weight. He told me he use to be very obese tipping the scale in the high 2's.. I thought to myself wow, I can really learn something from him.
the personal trainer told me that usually his clients do a 7 day detox.. im like okay what is that, well a 7 day detox consist of 3 fruits and 3 veggies a day that is on a list that he gave me so only certain fruits and certain veggies... But you eat 6 times a day but its something really small like an apple for lunch, a pear for brunch, steamed greens for lunch, one more fruit for afternoon snack .. and two more veggies.. And all your veggies have to be steamed.. As he told me this im thinking geez that rough but I love challenges. That night I told myself, Friday I will start the 7 day detox. That mid morning, i had an apointment to workout with him... first he weighed me which I just tried to talk a lot so i wouldnt feel so embarrassed and i tried to be pretty nonchalant when i was on the scale.. it read, "225.5" He was probably thinking okay this girl needs work but in my head im thinking yeeepeeee :bouncing: I lost 4-6 pounds in the last week haha. We we worked out and he worked me out hard.. if anyone is interested in what he showed me I would love to tell you.. just post back and I'll outline what he planned.. SO I came home being soooo sore and the next morning I did a cause walk with my sis and bros aching soo bad my legs had spasms in them to where I couldnt walk with my thighs i would kick out my legs and walk with my lower legs as much as possible.. that day was tough but I walked around The national mall in DC for a cause and I wanted to be there and I was excited to see the turn out. So there was no way I was missing that just bc my body was in pain. The next morning I woke up and in pain i went to the gym again.. my shoulders was hurting me and of course my thiighs.. but All i can think now is that I want a healthier me I want to see myself in a physical way that ive never seen before... so i keep moving and i keep on the 7 day detox.
Today, I am on day 3.. well im counting downward bc it feels like im actually accomplishing something instead of counting upwards.. so tomorrow will be day 2 and the final day is thursday of my detox. Believe me it is very very hard. Bc just last monday which was halloween and the days that followed, I was eating leftover candies at least 3 times a day if not 8 pieces a day of trial size candies like butterfingers and nestle crunch bars... soo to only drink water and to only eat steamed veggies and to only eat certain fruits is beyond me and Im really really proud of myself that ive gotten to day 3 without cheating. I dont want to cheat I want to keep going and even after Thursday.. my reflection at least one of my thoughts will be that I appreciate organic foods more.. and that they arent that bad with out salt and spices.. so next time i order a salad at a restaurant i'll put my vinegar and oil dressing on the side and try to eat my salad in its natural state. I said, I'll try hahah..
Anyway sorry for the long post.. I hope to hear back from many of you and I will post soon
ChubbyChunks
Maryland :wave:
current weight : n/a I will let u guys know when i get off the 7 day detox
day:3 of detox-- tue. november 15th 200
Okay so where was I.... ...deleted....
Actually, last wed.(nov. 2nd) I went to the gym as Ive been doing for consecutive days and at the customer table there was a clipboard that read, "two free workout sessions with a personal trainer" I said hell why not. I feel like I need some help with opening myself up to new things.. why not? I was the first person to put my name on the list. The next evening I received a phone call from him (the personal trainer) and he was like hi my name is "can't say" and I saw that you are interested in the two sessions and he then went on to ask me what do I want to accomplish (my goals) and when would I be available. I gave him a time and date of the following day (friday) and I continued to probe him about what is needed to loose weight. He told me he use to be very obese tipping the scale in the high 2's.. I thought to myself wow, I can really learn something from him.
the personal trainer told me that usually his clients do a 7 day detox.. im like okay what is that, well a 7 day detox consist of 3 fruits and 3 veggies a day that is on a list that he gave me so only certain fruits and certain veggies... But you eat 6 times a day but its something really small like an apple for lunch, a pear for brunch, steamed greens for lunch, one more fruit for afternoon snack .. and two more veggies.. And all your veggies have to be steamed.. As he told me this im thinking geez that rough but I love challenges. That night I told myself, Friday I will start the 7 day detox. That mid morning, i had an apointment to workout with him... first he weighed me which I just tried to talk a lot so i wouldnt feel so embarrassed and i tried to be pretty nonchalant when i was on the scale.. it read, "225.5" He was probably thinking okay this girl needs work but in my head im thinking yeeepeeee :bouncing: I lost 4-6 pounds in the last week haha. We we worked out and he worked me out hard.. if anyone is interested in what he showed me I would love to tell you.. just post back and I'll outline what he planned.. SO I came home being soooo sore and the next morning I did a cause walk with my sis and bros aching soo bad my legs had spasms in them to where I couldnt walk with my thighs i would kick out my legs and walk with my lower legs as much as possible.. that day was tough but I walked around The national mall in DC for a cause and I wanted to be there and I was excited to see the turn out. So there was no way I was missing that just bc my body was in pain. The next morning I woke up and in pain i went to the gym again.. my shoulders was hurting me and of course my thiighs.. but All i can think now is that I want a healthier me I want to see myself in a physical way that ive never seen before... so i keep moving and i keep on the 7 day detox.
Today, I am on day 3.. well im counting downward bc it feels like im actually accomplishing something instead of counting upwards.. so tomorrow will be day 2 and the final day is thursday of my detox. Believe me it is very very hard. Bc just last monday which was halloween and the days that followed, I was eating leftover candies at least 3 times a day if not 8 pieces a day of trial size candies like butterfingers and nestle crunch bars... soo to only drink water and to only eat steamed veggies and to only eat certain fruits is beyond me and Im really really proud of myself that ive gotten to day 3 without cheating. I dont want to cheat I want to keep going and even after Thursday.. my reflection at least one of my thoughts will be that I appreciate organic foods more.. and that they arent that bad with out salt and spices.. so next time i order a salad at a restaurant i'll put my vinegar and oil dressing on the side and try to eat my salad in its natural state. I said, I'll try hahah..
Anyway sorry for the long post.. I hope to hear back from many of you and I will post soon
ChubbyChunks
Maryland :wave:
current weight : n/a I will let u guys know when i get off the 7 day detox
day:3 of detox-- tue. november 15th 200
twustudent
11-11-2005, 08:42 AM
I hope you don't mind if I jump in with a comment. You said "I care more about the cardio right now, since I'm more concerned with burning calories and reducing the size of my body than I am about toning my muscles."
I just want to encourage you to keep up with the muscle strengthening as well. Muscle tissue will help you keep your metabolism up! As you diet you will lose muscle and fat. As you lose muscle tissue, your metabolism will go down, but you can keep your muscle with weight training. My point is that cardio and weight training are equally important.
You are doing a great job! I know you'll be happy with your results in the end.
Tina
I just want to encourage you to keep up with the muscle strengthening as well. Muscle tissue will help you keep your metabolism up! As you diet you will lose muscle and fat. As you lose muscle tissue, your metabolism will go down, but you can keep your muscle with weight training. My point is that cardio and weight training are equally important.
You are doing a great job! I know you'll be happy with your results in the end.
Tina
chubbychunks
11-22-2005, 08:39 PM
Hi Tina-
Yes, I know strength training is definitely important. I do it as well as cardio. Its just so hard you know. Not too mention this week im sick and I dont know Im just thinking way too much about things.. Well i still weigh 225.5. But i dont know right now i think i may have the flu so im just not at all well enough to go to the gym.. However, I did try my hand at yoga sat. which was a lot of fun.. actually i had my gym schedule for this week but it seems as if thats gone to the wind considering my current health. Well im going to get back in bed now.. I just wanted to check in with everyone.
Take care for now
oh ps
the detox went great..and funny enough i am incorporating more veggies and fruits into my meals..but the past 2 days ive only been eating soup bc im sick.. well i'll talk to you all soon
ChubbyChunks
:wave:
Yes, I know strength training is definitely important. I do it as well as cardio. Its just so hard you know. Not too mention this week im sick and I dont know Im just thinking way too much about things.. Well i still weigh 225.5. But i dont know right now i think i may have the flu so im just not at all well enough to go to the gym.. However, I did try my hand at yoga sat. which was a lot of fun.. actually i had my gym schedule for this week but it seems as if thats gone to the wind considering my current health. Well im going to get back in bed now.. I just wanted to check in with everyone.
Take care for now
oh ps
the detox went great..and funny enough i am incorporating more veggies and fruits into my meals..but the past 2 days ive only been eating soup bc im sick.. well i'll talk to you all soon
ChubbyChunks
:wave:
SlyGirl28
11-23-2005, 02:20 AM
Wow...you are truely inspirational. I am having my own battles with weight, and I am going to keep up with this thread to help me stay motivated. I applaud you ChubbyChunks. Soon you will have change your name to Skinny Bitty. You keep on goin!!!