Something to share...

mlmagic · 11-21-2006, 08:19 AM

Hi everyone and happy holiday's

I just wanted to share something that has really helped me...

I have struggled with weight loss forever

Several months ago, after saying, OK, one more try at this, I really want to succeed. So I knew I needed to "re-think" some of the ways I had failed in the past. One thing I am doing that is really helping

is before when I reached a certain goal, etc. and wanted to reward myself, I rewarded myself with food...I would get something yummy, (sweet) and say, "well you earned it" I knew that was not working, because it just totally de-railed me for several days afterward. I would get back on track, but always not feeleing right, or continuing the cycle.
So...I decided that I would reward myself with different things this time when I reach something I am working on...
A facial~
A pedicure~
A new book I wanted to read~
A new pretty bra~
Something for my hair~
A day with a friend~
Fresh flowers~
Etc...
You get the idea! I can't believe how good I feel, I just did that recentlly after getting through a "tough one" and I feel so great, no guilt, no cycle to break, just keepin' on with this WOE, is beginning to feel like a real life for me. I feel empowered at this little change I made in my thinking, I hope you all are doing great! I am thankful for a place to share with other's...I am excited about Thanksgiving for the first time ever, cause I know I can eat right and still enjoy myself. The holidays of past always "scared" me, cause I always would blow it!! Not this year!

Lysa

Nana Susie · 11-21-2006, 08:48 AM

Great ideas Lysa, we all need to reward ourselves with things other than food. I plan on rewarding myself with having my nails done when I hit my first 10lbs. I also have set a goal to be back into my new jeans by Christmas. When I reach my goal I will treat myself to a new top to go with it.
I think planning for the holidays are so important. I have been thinking of all the past Thanksgivings over the last few years. I knew I had a goal and I was very head strong on not eating wrong for the holidays. I lost 96 lbs. having this determination. Having said that, I also know it only takes a planned "slip" to turn into a full blown binge. This happened to my husband and myself over the last 5 months. After our daughter's wedding we both started out with eating wedding cake and all the trimmings that goes with it. We never stopped.....until we both were many pounds heavier (40lbs. for myself), none of my great clothes fit, I put on a ton of inches, and felt horrible about myself. I prayed, thought hard, read up on different eating plans...and then I came across South Beach.

I love it and I love it here. It's a safe place to share ideas, feelings, ups and downs, and to be encouraged and uplifted with great ideas just like what Lysa has given us all today!! Size 18 jeans here I COME!!!!!!!!!!!!

mlmagic · 11-21-2006, 06:36 PM

Thanks Nana...you are sweet

I am working each day on "new" ways to stay ahead of the game, this has certainly helped! Finding this forum has really helped me too! I had been reading here for quite some time. I decided I really wasn't in the game until I could get "in the game"

I replied to you in the tomato soup thread a few days ago...your sugar addiction struggle really was encouraging, especially since I battle that so much too. I am going tomorrow to get my hair done, it feels good to have made it almost 2 weeks now without blowing it! I too understand how one event can de-rail you for months! We went on a 10 yr. anniv. cruise in May and it took me till now after ALL that amazing food, to get re-focused. I gotta learn to live this no matter where I am, or what holiday it is...I am sick of the yoyo...and I too have some really cute jeans just waiting for me to slide into!

Happy Holidays Nana...and all.
Lysa

JoLi · 11-21-2006, 06:45 PM

I get a massage every ten pounds. Heavenly....

mlmagic · 11-21-2006, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoLi

I get a massage every ten pounds. Heavenly....

Oh, yea Joli...that's also one of my favorites, yea, 10 lbs...here I come

JoLi · 11-25-2006, 02:41 PM

This week my will power to stay on the elliptical machine has been wavering. But I promised myself if I stayed on it the whole time I'd get a nonfat, sugar free hazelnut latte at Starbucks. Just across the parking lot is a Starbucks, I can see it from my ellipitical machine.... that's my motivation for my work outs getting done. I don't do it everytime, just when I feel I need a little more motivation to keep on going.....

11-21-2006, 08:19 AM	#1
mlmagic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 391 Gallery: mlmagic Stats: Goal...THIS YEAR! 160...(5'8) WOE: SBD/organic Start Date: 2004/off&on never quit!	Something to share... Hi everyone and happy holiday's I just wanted to share something that has really helped me... I have struggled with weight loss forever Several months ago, after saying, OK, one more try at this, I really want to succeed. So I knew I needed to "re-think" some of the ways I had failed in the past. One thing I am doing that is really helping is before when I reached a certain goal, etc. and wanted to reward myself, I rewarded myself with food...I would get something yummy, (sweet) and say, "well you earned it" I knew that was not working, because it just totally de-railed me for several days afterward. I would get back on track, but always not feeleing right, or continuing the cycle. So...I decided that I would reward myself with different things this time when I reach something I am working on... A facial~ A pedicure~ A new book I wanted to read~ A new pretty bra~ Something for my hair~ A day with a friend~ Fresh flowers~ Etc... You get the idea! I can't believe how good I feel, I just did that recentlly after getting through a "tough one" and I feel so great, no guilt, no cycle to break, just keepin' on with this WOE, is beginning to feel like a real life for me. I feel empowered at this little change I made in my thinking, I hope you all are doing great! I am thankful for a place to share with other's...I am excited about Thanksgiving for the first time ever, cause I know I can eat right and still enjoy myself. The holidays of past always "scared" me, cause I always would blow it!! Not this year! Lysa __________________ ~Lysa I can do all things through Christ who strengthen's me... Last edited by mlmagic : 11-21-2006 at 08:29 AM.

11-21-2006, 08:48 AM	#2
Nana Susie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 854 Gallery: Nana Susie WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8-2-08	Great ideas Lysa, we all need to reward ourselves with things other than food. I plan on rewarding myself with having my nails done when I hit my first 10lbs. I also have set a goal to be back into my new jeans by Christmas. When I reach my goal I will treat myself to a new top to go with it. I think planning for the holidays are so important. I have been thinking of all the past Thanksgivings over the last few years. I knew I had a goal and I was very head strong on not eating wrong for the holidays. I lost 96 lbs. having this determination. Having said that, I also know it only takes a planned "slip" to turn into a full blown binge. This happened to my husband and myself over the last 5 months. After our daughter's wedding we both started out with eating wedding cake and all the trimmings that goes with it. We never stopped.....until we both were many pounds heavier (40lbs. for myself), none of my great clothes fit, I put on a ton of inches, and felt horrible about myself. I prayed, thought hard, read up on different eating plans...and then I came across South Beach. I love it and I love it here. It's a safe place to share ideas, feelings, ups and downs, and to be encouraged and uplifted with great ideas just like what Lysa has given us all today!! Size 18 jeans here I COME!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Moving on down that scale!

11-21-2006, 06:36 PM	#3
mlmagic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 391 Gallery: mlmagic Stats: Goal...THIS YEAR! 160...(5'8) WOE: SBD/organic Start Date: 2004/off&on never quit!	Thanks Nana...you are sweet I am working each day on "new" ways to stay ahead of the game, this has certainly helped! Finding this forum has really helped me too! I had been reading here for quite some time. I decided I really wasn't in the game until I could get "in the game" I replied to you in the tomato soup thread a few days ago...your sugar addiction struggle really was encouraging, especially since I battle that so much too. I am going tomorrow to get my hair done, it feels good to have made it almost 2 weeks now without blowing it! I too understand how one event can de-rail you for months! We went on a 10 yr. anniv. cruise in May and it took me till now after ALL that amazing food, to get re-focused. I gotta learn to live this no matter where I am, or what holiday it is...I am sick of the yoyo...and I too have some really cute jeans just waiting for me to slide into! Happy Holidays Nana...and all. Lysa Last edited by mlmagic : 11-21-2006 at 06:38 PM.

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11-21-2006, 06:45 PM	#4
JoLi MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,173 Gallery: JoLi Stats: (253 3/03)209/166/150 5'7" WOE: South Beach/phase 2 Start Date: Restart 1/2/08	I get a massage every ten pounds. Heavenly....

11-25-2006, 02:41 PM	#6
JoLi MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,173 Gallery: JoLi Stats: (253 3/03)209/166/150 5'7" WOE: South Beach/phase 2 Start Date: Restart 1/2/08	This week my will power to stay on the elliptical machine has been wavering. But I promised myself if I stayed on it the whole time I'd get a nonfat, sugar free hazelnut latte at Starbucks. Just across the parking lot is a Starbucks, I can see it from my ellipitical machine.... that's my motivation for my work outs getting done. I don't do it everytime, just when I feel I need a little more motivation to keep on going.....