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WEIGH IN TODAY! Yes, that means YOU!
Today is all about realizing where WE are TODAY! Just having the courage and commitment to post YOUR "today" weight allows us to REALIZE where we are and then we have to CHOOSE what we want to do about it.
Sometimes, this is the hardest part because putting it in writing makes it "REAL" ...
You may elect to not post your weight, which is entirely your choice, but then I would urge you to tell another person who will hold you accountable. Then, complete your weight trackers!
Now .. if you are thinking you don't want to do either of those things .. then I have a most sincere and heartfelt question .. do you "really" want to face where you are and lose weight? Please know I ask this only to bring about your own personal awareness and with genuine concern .. and to "jump start" YOUR thought processes .. it is not meant to be mean spirited or hurt anyone's feelings.
Remember .. the members of this community are all working to lose weight alongside you and have your very best interests at heart as they share information, encouragement and support. We all have to make it "real" to "realize" and achieve success!
Sometimes, this is the hardest part because putting it in writing makes it "REAL" ...
You may elect to not post your weight, which is entirely your choice, but then I would urge you to tell another person who will hold you accountable. Then, complete your weight trackers!
Now .. if you are thinking you don't want to do either of those things .. then I have a most sincere and heartfelt question .. do you "really" want to face where you are and lose weight? Please know I ask this only to bring about your own personal awareness and with genuine concern .. and to "jump start" YOUR thought processes .. it is not meant to be mean spirited or hurt anyone's feelings.
Remember .. the members of this community are all working to lose weight alongside you and have your very best interests at heart as they share information, encouragement and support. We all have to make it "real" to "realize" and achieve success!
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I'm not quite done ranting either......... I tried setting the smaller goals and even gave up on THAT when 2-3 pounds proved more than I could handle, cuz as soon as I'd lose it, I'd gain it back. Yeah, I KNOW it was just water weight most of the time, but still....
I even gained 3 pounds over the past 2 days --- where did THAT come from???
I even gained 3 pounds over the past 2 days --- where did THAT come from???
I posted yesterday saying I had not weighed myself but I was at 185.2. Well, I weighted myself today and I am at 182.8 :-) I am so excited! Basically 3 lbs to go until I am in the 170's!!!!
That is a good idea about setting smaller goals, esp. for those of us who are struggling. I'm depressed to see that my target line is falling below my actual line, I think I'll reset my goal to be more friendly and attainable!
Just saw this. I am back at it and now putting in 5 lb. targets so I can try and beat the target line on my weight tracker. So glad to have you back Ranae!
Me again. Nope, not done ranting! So yesterday I worked out for almost 1.5 hours--stairmaster, and alternating jogging/walking on the treadmill. I eat sensibly. And this morning? Up 3 pounds.
Yesterday I was at 241, and really hopeful to get back into the 230's. Now I feel that's so much farther away.
Barb135-I hear you on not weighing in too often, because these fluctuations make no sense. But on the other hand, tracking these fluctuations shows how meaningless they really are! Though I must admit, it has put me in a cranky mood this AM....
So while I'd like to set new goals, I think I need to take Barb's approach and NOT set any new commitments until things settle down. Until then, I promise I won't just "let myself go."
Logically, I know these fluctuations are nonsensical. But emotionally, WHAHHHH!!!!
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msniki412--Holding steady after the huge loss you've had is more success!
lucindamartinez--Welcome back to the fold! I can relate to that goal feeling so far away, but we can get there!
elaine1961--It is normal to feel unsure about your body after the drastic changes you've made happen. Your body and spirit have endured so much to get you to this point, and your beauty touches so many here! Try to be nice to yourself this weekend.
twehner5--Maybe the 3 lbs I gained since yesterday came from you??? Are we just trading water weight??? LOL. Glad you have your sense of humor about things.
Yesterday I was at 241, and really hopeful to get back into the 230's. Now I feel that's so much farther away.
Barb135-I hear you on not weighing in too often, because these fluctuations make no sense. But on the other hand, tracking these fluctuations shows how meaningless they really are! Though I must admit, it has put me in a cranky mood this AM....
So while I'd like to set new goals, I think I need to take Barb's approach and NOT set any new commitments until things settle down. Until then, I promise I won't just "let myself go."
Logically, I know these fluctuations are nonsensical. But emotionally, WHAHHHH!!!!
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msniki412--Holding steady after the huge loss you've had is more success!
lucindamartinez--Welcome back to the fold! I can relate to that goal feeling so far away, but we can get there!
elaine1961--It is normal to feel unsure about your body after the drastic changes you've made happen. Your body and spirit have endured so much to get you to this point, and your beauty touches so many here! Try to be nice to yourself this weekend.
twehner5--Maybe the 3 lbs I gained since yesterday came from you??? Are we just trading water weight??? LOL. Glad you have your sense of humor about things.
Hey, I don't want to break up the party....why don't *I* record *MY* weight gain, too!
I could rant, but I don't feel like it! I'm too tired to type that much. Okay, you talked me into it. I just haven't been exercising "quite" as much. I HAVE been exercising, but slacking from what it was. I have been letting life's stresses (read my last 3 journals if you like novels!; finances; and EXTREME FATIGUE) deter me from the exercise that I usually crave and ENJOY.
I am back up to 148. I am 8 pounds off my goal weight. BUT, like so many others before me have said, some days my weight fluctuates by 3-4 pounds...148 is what it was this morning. Last Sat, it was 145. Go figure.
WHY WASN'T THIS POSTED SATURDAY??? JK!!!
I could rant, but I don't feel like it! I'm too tired to type that much. Okay, you talked me into it. I just haven't been exercising "quite" as much. I HAVE been exercising, but slacking from what it was. I have been letting life's stresses (read my last 3 journals if you like novels!; finances; and EXTREME FATIGUE) deter me from the exercise that I usually crave and ENJOY.
I am back up to 148. I am 8 pounds off my goal weight. BUT, like so many others before me have said, some days my weight fluctuates by 3-4 pounds...148 is what it was this morning. Last Sat, it was 145. Go figure.
WHY WASN'T THIS POSTED SATURDAY??? JK!!!
Hi, im still doing good weight wise,but emotionally im going down hill fast,i got my first view of my self in a full lengh mirror today and i look awfull every things sacky boobs, arms, tummy and legs,i just sat and cried, in total i have lost 36 inches= 12 off the waist 13 off the hips 8 off the boobs and 3 off the arms,I know i can look at surgery but there are 2 problems with that the first is i have to mantain the loss for 2 yrs and the second, surgery involves needles.i dont know how i can look at myself and feel good about my weight loss when i look so disgusting,
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HEY you GUYZ - I'm happy to see that I'm not the only here that's gone the wrong direction, weight wise. I'm also happy to see that I'm not the one battling medical issues. I was feeling pretty good and actually lost a couple of pounds and over the past few days, I've gone into, what I've come to call a "Hashi Attack" - that's the hashimoto's thyroiditis - antibodies raging, which means I've gone hypO again, so gained back the couple of pounds + - eating/exercise the same.......
I do not/will not record my weight on a daily basis because it can vary as much as 5-6 pounds and I know that has only to do with the fact that my metabolism is so out of whack, it's unreal.
I have an appt for new blood work on the 15th and an appt with my endo on the 30th. No doubt, I will need to have my meds adjusted AGAIN...... In the meantime, I will get by the best I can with my vitamin B12 shots - no, I don't use them for weight loss, because they don't work for that - I only use them for energy to get through the days.
I'm not making any new commitments until I get my blood work back and meds adjusted to something I can live with. Besides that - beginning Monday, June 8, I will be working 10 hr days; from 5:00 am - 3:30 pm - no time for anything but work and sleep. I will be getting up at 3:15 am and going to bed no later than 7:00 pm. The exercise I get will be whatever physical activity that comes during my work day - which fortunately, is usually a lot, especially walking.
There, I've done my rant, too. Thanks for listening.
I do not/will not record my weight on a daily basis because it can vary as much as 5-6 pounds and I know that has only to do with the fact that my metabolism is so out of whack, it's unreal.
I have an appt for new blood work on the 15th and an appt with my endo on the 30th. No doubt, I will need to have my meds adjusted AGAIN...... In the meantime, I will get by the best I can with my vitamin B12 shots - no, I don't use them for weight loss, because they don't work for that - I only use them for energy to get through the days.
I'm not making any new commitments until I get my blood work back and meds adjusted to something I can live with. Besides that - beginning Monday, June 8, I will be working 10 hr days; from 5:00 am - 3:30 pm - no time for anything but work and sleep. I will be getting up at 3:15 am and going to bed no later than 7:00 pm. The exercise I get will be whatever physical activity that comes during my work day - which fortunately, is usually a lot, especially walking.
There, I've done my rant, too. Thanks for listening.
Wow....just to see the ticker with the goal weight marked is....very real. Now 60 pounds (roughly to goal). Well...no time like the present to get going I suppose. ; )
msniki412 and wonko.....know that you are definitely not alone. Life circumstances have pounded me fairly hard as of late....and I have done some serious gaining as well. No matter....the most important thing in all of this is that we haven't given up...no matter what. ; )
Well this could be a rant post as well!! I'm still annoyed with myself that I have been stuck at the same weight for 3 weeks now and can't seem to lose that pound I gained. i'm hoping with this weekend coming up and the fabulos weather we will have, will push myself with walking, so hopefully I get the results I want!
My weight today: 274
My weight today: 274
Are we allowed to rant on this thread, or will that be done separately? Too late!
OK, so I am up from my lowest weight by 13 lbs. Boo, hiss! So that's the bad news. However, I'm down 6 lbs from the middle of last week. So that's good news?
My weight has been fluctuating by as much as 5 lb/day, and I *know* that is outside what is possible for actual weight gain/loss. It's been the same for the last 3 days, a record as of late! (Sure, I'd like to see it go down, but I'll take steady over rapid gain!)
I've been changing medications and dosages and dealing with the worst fatigue I've ever had. While I had a couple of good weeks in March both April and May were mostly bad and June is so far rocky at best. I also have a lot of work-related stress, and the fact that my health is too precarious to take that on can easily cascade into more stress.
But I have been avoiding emotional eating this week! I hope that my strength in this area continues. Knowing I have you guys to "listen" sure does help!
I am displeased that some days I am too symptomatic to be able to exercise. I am pleased to say that I always work out on days when my condition permits. I am strongly committed to keeping up my fitness during this.
So I'm not really sure where I'll be when the dust settles. I'm doing my best to hold on to my sanity while on this ride...
OK, so I am up from my lowest weight by 13 lbs. Boo, hiss! So that's the bad news. However, I'm down 6 lbs from the middle of last week. So that's good news?
My weight has been fluctuating by as much as 5 lb/day, and I *know* that is outside what is possible for actual weight gain/loss. It's been the same for the last 3 days, a record as of late! (Sure, I'd like to see it go down, but I'll take steady over rapid gain!)
I've been changing medications and dosages and dealing with the worst fatigue I've ever had. While I had a couple of good weeks in March both April and May were mostly bad and June is so far rocky at best. I also have a lot of work-related stress, and the fact that my health is too precarious to take that on can easily cascade into more stress.
But I have been avoiding emotional eating this week! I hope that my strength in this area continues. Knowing I have you guys to "listen" sure does help!
I am displeased that some days I am too symptomatic to be able to exercise. I am pleased to say that I always work out on days when my condition permits. I am strongly committed to keeping up my fitness during this.
So I'm not really sure where I'll be when the dust settles. I'm doing my best to hold on to my sanity while on this ride...
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