Memorial day weight loss challenge 32 - Weight Loss Message Board

andreaphilip3 · 05-21-2003, 10:58 AM

This is the memorial day weight loss challenge from 4-21 til 5-31. all are welcome anytime to join us to see how much weight we can lose

Houdini · 05-21-2003, 11:30 AM

Hi everyone!

I have to brag just a tiny bit because I'm really proud of myself... even though yesterday was my birthday, and I did eat 1 cup of ice cream (yum!), and I had a mini-cupcake, and I had a taco for dinner - all things I LOVE - I still managed to go only 70 calories over my limit! Woohoo! I was pretty hungry early in the day (just had a little fruit because I knew the good stuff was coming later), but it was worth it to be able to indulge a bit in the evening. So thankfully, I'm not feeling guilty today!

Wish I'd just started this whole diet thing by counting calories instead of carbs - it's so much easier for me. I'm a carb addict! Five years ago, I lost nearly 30 pounds by counting calories. It took about 3-4 months to lose the weight, but I kept it off for 3 years. The only reason I gained it back was because I went on a months-long binge after my father died in 2001, and didn't even realize I was doing it until over a year later. When I finally snapped out of it & stopped pigging out, for some reason I decided to try to lose the weight by counting carbs this time. I did Aktins for 2 weeks & lost a little weight, but was SOOOO stressed. Then I tried just "cutting back" on carbs, not really counting - but still couldn't handle the cravings.

So I finally came to the realization that I should just stick with what worked in the first place - 1200 calories Monday thru Friday, taking weekends off from dieting, and working out 3-4x/week. I find this MUCH easier to do, and I've already proven than it works for me as long as I'm not looking to drop the weight overnight. Sorry to rattle on so long, but I just had to share all that. I want to reinforce to everyone that dieting doesn't have to be super difficult or stressful - you just find the method that's easiest for you, and don't expect results overnight. Words to live by!

Hope you're all doing well. Let's hear it - how is today going for everyone???

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"If there are no mastiffs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went."

(modified Will Rogers quote)

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Mtn.mama · 05-21-2003, 01:10 PM

Hi everyone! can't write much dr. phil is on, its about weight. still doing the colon cleanse, i was feeling soooo bad, thought i was getting the flu? called the place where i bought it and they told me this was common. you can get flu like symptoms even a low grade fever! they told me it was the toxins comming out of my body. gee i must be awful toxic. but it all makes since to me really. haven't weighed in today. gotta watch dr. phil. all yea! do any of you watch am. idol? its my favorite. hope ruben wins!!!------Mtn.mama

yellowroselisa · 05-21-2003, 02:32 PM

MM, I have heard the same thing on the colon cleanse! So, you are one toxic Mama! LOL

Well, my diet is still going good, I'm at about 36 1/2 pounds now and have 3 1/2 more to final goal! (I think) LOL, I have changed my goal 3 times!

Hope everyone is doing good and will check in later!! Have a good day!

jennielynn · 05-21-2003, 03:15 PM

Hi all! Just finished my chicken dinner. I wasn't very hungry though so I just ate the chicken and a little cup of applesauce. I pretty much stuck to my eating plan today except this afternoon I was a little hungry so I ate a small handful of mixed nuts. Not too bad though!

I also watched Dr. Phil--was that show interesting??? I really expected to see a show on people who lost weight but I'm not sorry that it wasn't what I thought! Really made me think! Especially the part about living in a "fat suit" that should be unzipped from the INSIDE!!! I think he made a good point when he said there is a difference between self image and body image--these are issues that I struggle with. How many times have we felt guilty, embarrassed and weak because of the way we view ourselves???Me--almost everyday. Well, I'm going to make it a point to change my self image as well as my body image! I'm more than just a number on the scale or a reflection in the mirror!

The girl who had the "fat phobia" really struck a cord with me. In the beginning; she made it sound like all her problems( being nauseous, not being able to eat) was the fault of overweight people! IMO, she needs professional help. The problem isn't with the overweight people she is seeing; the problem is within herself. If you think about it- it's rather ridiculous; it's like me saying that I don't want to be around cancer victims because I'm afraid I'll get it one day! I missed the end of the show (but I taped it)and I hope that she gets the help that she needs!!!

Okay; enough of my two cents! How is everyone else doing? I'm going to work with my daughter on her castle some more; hopefully, tonite I can get to bed at a decent time. Last night I didn't sleep for anything; I actually took a 20 minute catnap this afternoon and woke up feeling refreshed. So, I'm going to try to get to bed earlier.

Well, if I don't chat with ya later; I'll be back in the morning!!!

Jen