If you are over 250lbs frustrated but determined ....pls check in here

[Joe Fixit]

Just checking in. Hello all.

[mistydossett]

hi all i am now and wontting to cheack this out

[lcq]

hey Misty....sorry this thread is 'no go'.....I guess none of us were determined enough

[momof3heathens]

Lets just restart the thread altogether.

I didn't join in the first time around because either I didn't see it or more than likely I wasn't in a place to make any commitments one way or another. I lost 130lbs several years ago and although I stick to eat low carb food about 90-95% of the time I still eat way too much in terms of quantity and protein. I rarely feel full on protein even though I can easily manage a whole roast if I had one one in front of me(at myself). I have been regaining and losing the same 20-25lbs for over 2 years now. I manage about 4 days of not cheating or 4 days of trying a new idea/concept but by midnight of the 4th day I have managed to yet screw it up for myself. Some days I get so frustrated when I think to myself that if only I had stuck to this I would be thin, healthy and happy. I let others behaviour dictate my own. I eat when I am sad, happy, bored, lonely. I eat after a good chat with a good friend, I eat after an argument with whomever, I eat after a good book, I eat after..... I think you might be getting my point. I eat regardless of whatever is going on. I can't try anything new in the form of recipes because it will become yet another thing I am addicted to. The term serves 4 means nothing to me. Anyhow that doesn't really sum it all up but just wanting to let others know that even with all my shortcomings regarding this woe I am always here struggling but not leaving as I do feel much better even though I am not where I wanted to be.

Linda
Edited to say I am at approx 285lbs now.

[lcq]

Originally Posted by momof3heathens

Lets just restart the thread altogether.

I didn't join in the first time around because either I didn't see it or more than likely I wasn't in a place to make any commitments one way or another. I lost 130lbs several years ago and although I stick to eat low carb food about 90-95% of the time I still eat way too much in terms of quantity and protein. I rarely feel full on protein even though I can easily manage a whole roast if I had one one in front of me(at myself). I have been regaining and losing the same 20-25lbs for over 2 years now. I manage about 4 days of not cheating or 4 days of trying a new idea/concept but by midnight of the 4th day I have managed to yet screw it up for myself. Some days I get so frustrated when I think to myself that if only I had stuck to this I would be thin, healthy and happy. I let others behaviour dictate my own. I eat when I am sad, happy, bored, lonely. I eat after a good chat with a good friend, I eat after an argument with whomever, I eat after a good book, I eat after..... I think you might be getting my point. I eat regardless of whatever is going on. I can't try anything new in the form of recipes because it will become yet another thing I am addicted to. The term serves 4 means nothing to me. Anyhow that doesn't really sum it all up but just wanting to let others know that even with all my shortcomings regarding this woe I am always here struggling but not leaving as I do feel much better even though I am not where I wanted to be.

Linda
Edited to say I am at approx 285lbs now.

Hey Linda - sis is that you.....I feel i could have written most of what you wrote.

I am also at a place now where I am just trying to take one day at a time.
because I am so fed up of planning only to fail

Anyways....if you check in here daily I will too and maybe we can find some sort of common SUCCESSFUL ground together...waddaya say

[momof3heathens]

Sounds good to me. So far had ham, eggs, green onion. Coffee/cocoa mixed. 1 cup of chocolate almond milk which I am realizing I don't really care for so will most likely leave it for the kids who are lowcarbing again.

For me one day at a time needs to be one minute at a time. Yikes.

[lcq]

Originally Posted by momof3heathens

Sounds good to me. So far had ham, eggs, green onion. Coffee/cocoa mixed. 1 cup of chocolate almond milk which I am realizing I don't really care for so will most likely leave it for the kids who are lowcarbing again.

For me one day at a time needs to be one minute at a time. Yikes.

ok I am going top start tracking my food again from tomorrow......for accountability sake...........how ofen are you on line. I am on an off in the day......depends on how busy i am. i am a stay at home mom....but hardly ever home KWIM

[pansies]

I have not been on the low carb site for so long - until a couple weeks ago.

Then I see the note from Linda and - whoa - felt like I wrote it. Down to the person that wrote it - I'm a Linda too.

So, I'm sitting here - reading - and I'm wondering if I have this correct. Did this board stop for a bit - and you two just accidentally show up today?

Linda - you have all ready lost 100 lb......that is so great. I lost 100 lb probably 20 years ago - now - I'm so close to 300 it just makes me so aggravated with myself. But when I really think of it - I've lost so much - only to gain it back so many times. So frustrating. Probably have lost 2 of myself over the years. Why don't I learn from this?

Linda

[lcq]

Originally Posted by pansies

So, I'm sitting here - reading - and I'm wondering if I have this correct. Did this board stop for a bit - and you two just accidentally show up today?

Hey Linda2........hmmnn.....well lets see......someone named Misty posted here a couple of days ago and since I saw it was her first post ever, i decided to let her know that this thread had basically fizzled out before it truly began....then Linda1 must have seen my reply and she replied and the rest is history

i am still not sure what we will be doing here but I guess daily accountability sharing our joys & frustrations will be a start.

So on a 'joy' note..........

I started playing tennis on Monday and I am amazed how good I feel today just because I FINALLY "got moving".
I love exercise that does not feel like exercise KWIM.

So I know I have taken a step in the right direction .....for a change

[pansies]

Really kinda weird/funny, if you will. I am so impressed that you play tennis. I never did learn to play - and with all this weight - well - now I have 2 new knees - so there won't be any of that - lol - if I were to lose this weight. I tell you - there must be something I'm missing - I know the right things to do - why can't I stay with a program. Sound like Linda1 don't I? But - have to keep trying - there is no alternative. Maybe we can make something of this board again. How long was it on? Any reason why it quit? I did see there was an over 300 board. Linda

[pansies]

I'm not the swiftest person when it comes to this computer. Is there a way to refresh the page - without my going out and coming back on - to see the new posts? Linda

[lcq]

Linda2 - first off................read from the top come down....it's not that many posts.....the date of the first post is right there ....I think it was July09......

.I remember being really frustrated when i posted but I don't think I was ready to commit to anything....just wanted to vent.

To be honest I am still not ready to commit to anything concrete...but like the tennis....i used to play in my high school days and I really really loved it......could play for hours without feeling it. I find typical exercise, walking , stationery biking etc very tedious....but with tennis the time flies without realising it.....anyways I had been wanting to start back for years but only recently found a coach at my DS's new school...asked her if she did adult classes......she told me if I got some people together she would do it....I was able to get a few friends and parents from the school together and the rest is history

Oh and if you click on user control panel at the top you will see all the posts that were recently replied to....or you could set your 'options' to receive an e-mail notification

[momof3heathens]

Well back to square one yet again this morning. I can't believe how I let just the tiny bit of irritation get in my way. Got off at 6pm from work. Frustrated that the bus I really want doesn't come til 7:30pm. Have several choices here: walk directly across the street and take a different bus but end up walking for about 15-20 mins but decide against that because it is too cold to stand at that stop. Take a different bus right outside of work. Get off in front of a store and buy crap I don't need then walk to another bus stop to catch the first bus I mentioned and still end up walking the 15-20 mins or wait until 7:30pm and then avoid the longer walk. Of course I end up buying the crap and still walking in the friggin cold.
Come home and the girls have had their friends over to eat me out of house and home yet again. It is funny but frustrating because it isn't junk food gone(haven't any)but 1/2 the bananas are gone, a couple of half eaten apples and 1/2 bowl of salad plus all the veggies from the salad are still on the kitchen counter. Peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, etc just sitting out. Their friends come here because it's the only place they can come where real food is served.

Wow tennis. I couldn't even begin to dream of being able to feel like even trying something like that. I have been trying to do walk away the pounds. I can manage on a good day about 10mins of the dvd but I am pushing it. My step mom sent me some of those nordic walking poles but I haven't had a real chance of figuring them out yet. I have incredible balance and coordination issues. Even doing the 2 steps forward and back from the tapes can be humiliating. I am more of a 1.5 step stumble forward, 1.5 step stumble back kind of girl.

Another Linda. That is cool. I have been on this board for about 4 or 5 years. Mostly lurk but come every day. I don't always get a chance to get on the computer long enough to post when the kids are home but try my best.

[lcq]

Hey Linda1 -sounds like you had a crappy day and i most probably would have done the same as you

I think food is just so comforting and easily accessible especially the wrong kinds so it is very easy to fall into its trap

I know for me preparation is the key...........I ended up eating a cheese sandwich this morning...only becasue that was what was on hand.....but did pretty good so far with everything else....had a protein shake, a cauli/sausage casserole and some pineapple

i hope to make some muffins later with flax and Carbquik...we'll see

[momof3heathens]

Lisa: How did your muffins turn out? I am not a cook/baker by any means and avoid it all cost. Some times I make things that turn out so well the first time and for the life of me can never ever replicate that and then just get frustrated.

Linda2: Hope you are have a good day so far. Only 9:35 am here so haven't had much chance to screw up my day yet. lol.

My goals today include drinking all of my water, 10 mins at least Walk away the pounds, my own clothes washed/dried(not put away as that would mean pigs have learned to fly, hahaha) finish cleaning the kitchen: did dishes so far and wiped counters down(still need to disinfect) and then sweep and mop the floor. Probably tidy up little things today like desks, dresser tops, etc. I have until next Thursday off from work so am planning to make this week count big time towards getting my life on track.

Linda

[pansies]

How's that for a news flash. I know I have to really watch my carbs, but - it does get boring - that's for sure. But has to be done. Did you make your muffins? Both Lisa and Linda - how old are your kids? I don't work outside the home - note I didn't say I didn't work - I really think I got more accomplished when I did work. But it didn't keep me skinny either - always felt I should have been able to watch the weight - cause I was so busy - but - nope - doesn't work that way. Managed to pack on the pounds either way. Sometimes life just laughs at us, doesn't it? Hope you're both doing good eating wise - and well - health wise too. Linda

[momof3heathens]

Mine are 16,15, 13. Oldest a boy. The others two year almost to the day apart and girls. Drama all day long.

Personally I like boring when it comes to food. Too afraid to have new stuff. Like I said before I would just get addicted to that too.

I did 10 mins 21 seconds of Walk Away the Lbs. 2 cups of water down. swept the floor. Vacuumed out the couch. Hasn't anyone heard of the trash can. Thankfully no food but lots of wrappers and pieces of paper, etc.

[pansies]

But why can't we get addicted to salads, veggies, etc - instead of the stuff that makes us fat? Although - just read a book about how salt, fat, and sugar are making us all fat. It's all a grand conspiracy - so they say. I just know I like too much of that stuff - instead of the "good for me foods". Didn't get this way in a few days - and I'm not going to get rid of it very fast. Life is tough. One day at a time. Linda

[momof3heathens]

I did 10 mins 46 seconds today. End up stopping at the part where you do kick back and arms in the air. Just watching her made me lose my balance. Got my water in yesterday and doing good so far today. Ended up over eating as usual but nothing that wasn't low carb so that is good. I really need to figure out portion control but it is so hard when frustrated.

Me, I love salads and veggies. I just plan love food. I have eaten a spinach salad meant for 8. I can eat several heads of broccoli at one sitting. That is a problem in itself. I tend to gain weight when I add in the veggies as I mostly follow meat/egg. I try not to add in the extras but do make them for the kids and just end up eating what they left on their plates.

Linda: Do you have kids too? Lisa: Same question?

[momof3heathens]

Got my water in yesterday. Ate low carb but too much of it. Didn't accomplish much in the way of goals for cleaning, shopping, etc so decided to do them today. Hahaha at me. 2:30pm and just finished my shower. Had to get up early to get my daughter off to work, made her a flax muffin. Decided to go back to bed for a couple of minutes and didn't drag myself back out of bed until after 1pm. I am so frigging tired. Want to do my workout but don't think its going to happen as I have a household full of kids who can't decide what to do and won't leave me in some peace and quiet.(and it is pouring rain).

[momof3heathens]

Did about 5 minutes of the Walk away the pounds, just too achy(yesterday). Today walked to the public library about 20 mins walked back to the store about 6 mins. Took a bunch of buses on which I had to stand(good for balance practice even with holding on to the bars). Walked short little distances(store to store). Ate some tuna and chicken today and some sugar free chocolate. Too much coffee.

[momof3heathens]

Did just under 9 mins of Walk away the lbs. Eating chicken all day long. Stop that.

[momof3heathens]

12 mins 45 seconds today. Weird how I can feel like I can barely get through another second and then bamn I can and then it happens again at areas I don't' struggle to do like just the front kicks and then something harder I have no problem doing it.

Ate a lot of chicken yesterday. Coffee/cocoa as well.

Today doing okay food wise. 1.5 pieces of beef sausage so far. Just not to hungry today. Probably still full from yesterday.

[lcq]

forgive my absence and you having to talk to yourself

it has been a rough couple of weeks.....not food related....but I'm back now.

will check out ALL your posts and respond as soon as I can OK

[momof3heathens]

Originally Posted by lcq

forgive my absence and you having to talk to yourself

it has been a rough couple of weeks.....not food related....but I'm back now.

will check out ALL your posts and respond as soon as I can OK

Sounds good although I haven't been doing much in the way of exercise/diet for the past several days. Lousy weather, aches and pains, frustration in the household has me on edge.

Will try harder today.

[lcq]

Originally Posted by momof3heathens

Lisa: How did your muffins turn out?

I am trying to remember if i ever made them...but I knwo the last ones i did were pretty good............I used a mixture or CQ and flax meal......i want to try it with pure flax meal though......I top the muffins with some sprinkled artificial sugar before baking and that topping, as simples as it is, tastes so goodthud.gif
Prior to that I made the CQ cheddar muffins and will definitely be making that again...it's great for breakfast. Although i am not a bread person i like to have something to put my food in other than a lettuce leaf

Originally Posted by pansies

Both Lisa and Linda - how old are your kids? I don't work outside the home - note I didn't say I didn't work - I really think I got more accomplished when I did work. But it didn't keep me skinny either - always felt I should have been able to watch the weight - cause I was so busy - but - nope - doesn't work that way. Managed to pack on the pounds either way. Sometimes life just laughs at us, doesn't it? Hope you're both doing good eating wise - and well - health wise too. Linda

I am just like you with the work status and I swear i am more busy now than when I had a employer.

I have a son who is 8ys and my daughter 12yrs passed away last year from Leukemia.....7 Nov was her 1 yr memorium ....and was one of the reasons I was scarce here on the boards

Originally Posted by momof3heathens

Personally I like boring when it comes to food. Too afraid to have new stuff. Like I said before I would just get addicted to that too

Not me ....I get bored too easy with food...which is half my problem.....I need variety and spice with food or I just don't want to eat it.

On the plus side I have been getting my tennis in despite everything crazy going on in my life....and although my joints hurt like crazy sometimes ...it's a goog hurt KWIM

I am hoping it will speed up my metabolism drastically and I will lose weight easier eventually

Originally Posted by pansies

But why can't we get addicted to salads, veggies, etc - instead of the stuff that makes us fat?

i wish i knew that answer

Originally Posted by momof3heathens

Had to get up early to get my daughter off to work, made her a flax muffin. .

is your DD LCing?

[momof3heathens]

Yes both girls for the most part stick to low carb going occasionally back to induction when they feel bloated or have had too much junk at sleepovers. My son tries occasionally but doesn't like much veggies so will buy himself Subway rather than stick it out. He doesn't eat candy other than sugar free and only sugar free pop. No white products other than chips when he is in the mood.

It is hard to lowcarb with teens here in Canada as we are limited to products that are allowed due to health regulations regarding labeling. Most companies don't want to have to change the labels to fit Canadian guidelines so they no longer sell in Canadian stores. This morning the girls had cucumber and peanuts for breakfast. They don't like things like breakfast casseroles, etc so no point in trying any of the recipes because I would probably just get frustrated that they would turn their noses up at it and then eat it all myself.

Things have been so topsy turvey this week because we are getting our bath/shower replaced and the room repainted. We have to run across the street and down two houses to take showers, etc. It has been hard to stick to eat properly(failed yet again yesterday)because of the added stress. My job plus the kids jobs and school has us running around like chickens trying to coordinate with the neighbour and her family in terms of taking showers without running out of hot water, etc.

Also crabby today because I have spent the last 2 hrs trying to do a VISA purchase and it won't accept my verified by visa info. Finally figured it out. Bought the girls tickets to New Moon for Friday night. Hopefully the printer works, hahaha. Yikes with my luck....

I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. I couldn't even begin to imagine how sad your family have been this past year

Wow, an eight year old boy. That brings back memories. Mine is 16 and other than a larger vocabulary he is pretty much the same kid in the last 8 years. Stubborn, argumentative, crabby with a capital C and on top of that thoughtful, kindhearted, and a philosopher so an interesting combo but definitely trying

[lcq]

Originally Posted by momof3heathens

It is hard to lowcarb with teens here in Canada as we are limited to products that are allowed due to health regulations regarding labeling. Most companies don't want to have to change the labels to fit Canadian guidelines so they no longer sell in Canadian stores.

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Things have been so topsy turvey this week because we are getting our bath/shower replaced and the room repainted. We have to run across the street and down two houses to take showers, etc. It has been hard to stick to eat properly(failed yet again yesterday)because of the added stress. My job plus the kids jobs and school has us running around like chickens trying to coordinate with the neighbour and her family in terms of taking showers without running out of hot water, etc..................................

Also crabby today because I have spent the last 2 hrs trying to do a VISA purchase and it won't accept my verified by visa info. Finally figured it out. Bought the girls tickets to New Moon for Friday night. Hopefully the printer works, hahaha. Yikes with my luck....

I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. I couldn't even begin to imagine how sad your family have been this past year

Wow, an eight year old boy. That brings back memories. Mine is 16 and other than a larger vocabulary he is pretty much the same kid in the last 8 years. Stubborn, argumentative, crabby with a capital C and on top of that thoughtful, kindhearted, and a philosopher so an interesting combo but definitely trying

Sometimes when you write I think I am reading from my clone

I know about the topsy turvy............i had no fridge of FIVE days last week ...talk about a crazy five days......then today i spent 2 hrs tryiong to access my online mutual fund account.that would not accept my password

I laughed when you described you DS........sounds like he has the same personality as my 8yr old........at least now i know to only to expect the traits is a larger scale in the next 8 yesrs

[momof3heathens]

Well due to the fact that I have a small construction crew (one man and his assistant)in here for the past 5 days I haven't been able to do any indoor exercise. Walking has also been a complete loss too as it has done nothing but pour and pour rain here for the whole week. My feet have been soaked 3 times in the past week just walking 5 mins to the bus stop. Wore boots the other days but I cant really walk far in them as my ankle doesn't seem to get the same support I get from shoes. Have been eating sugar free candy and nuts way way too much and am feeling the effects, ugh. All my hard work from the previous week down the drain. I was able to fit nicely into my pants for maybe 2 days and then bloated big time due to my food choices. Last night I went through a couple of bags of clothing I have in the closet to count how much clothes I actually do have if I manage to lose up to 35 pounds. 20 pants and 22 shirts/jackets. I have clothes that fit at 275lbs, 260lbs, and 250lbs respectively. I was wearing this stuff summer of 3 years ago. All looked good and nothing that would be out of style any time soon. I had posted last winter on another board about my frustrations of me having thrown out all my winter clothes because I was so sure that I would be at a much better weight and wouldn't be able to use any of my old stuff and then finding out that wasn't the case and not having any warm winter sweaters, etc. Well same scenario this year too. I am too broke to buy any clothing that fits my size so have been wearing pretty much the same 4 shirts and 2 pants weekly. Doesn't help if I work a full five days a week. I am constantly doing laundry so the clothing is clean. I am so embarrassed that I look as poor as I am this past several years. I am usually pretty good at hiding the fact that we struggle financially as I know how to present my self to my best ability but not being able to afford hair dye, etc has really made me feel like a frumpy old sow. I am getting my hair done tomorrow even if it puts me back quite a bit as I do think part of my reluctance to stay on track is due to me feeling down and out. I can't do my hair with store bought dye as my graysy are super resistant and I end up having light roots and extremely dark everywhere else. This has only been the case for about 2 years now. I am pretty lucky that the stylist charges me usually on $60 for dye and highlights usually unless she is broke too. She is my dd's friend's mom and has her own shop. I only have to work three days next week so am hopefully going to have a better all around week.

Linda

PS: How come no fridge? That must have been loads of fun, not.

[lcq]

I know about have all diffent sizes of clothing in my cupboard.......................recently I gave a way alot but I have still kept a few things that I am determined to fit into one day....hope they don't dry rot before i fit into them

You ever thought about checking out the salvation army for some clothes to tide you over....I have heard you can get quite a few good deals for a few dollars.

I am glad you are spending a little on yourself. It will do a lot for your self esteem .....post some pics why don't ya .......I would love to see your new hair and what you look like

As for the fridge...................9 years ago we purchased a 'lemon'...NEVER BUY A MAGIC CHEF BRAND...from day one it gave problems and when i went online I found out that many people had similar complaints on that particular brand....so it went on the bomb for the hundredth time and I got a new repairmane who basically told me it would be wise of us to forget about repairing it and get a new fridge instead...........so he recommended we get either a fridgidair or whirlpool brand and we gor a frigidair and so far so good.
Our fridge has neve been so cold and we can finally freeze ice cream...in the past our fridge would never freeze ice cream can you believe