Meeha's Quest for a Healthier, Thinner Self!! - Page 3

SummerSue · 06-04-2008, 07:34 AM

Hi Meeha!

I think you are doing great. The only way this works is if we find a way to stay on it for life, and that means different things for different people. You are smart to read up on it all and find your own way.

I wanted to go healthy low carb, even though I'm doing Atkins induction right now, because I want to make room for eating fruits and things, too. I know that I don't have much leeway off the 20 carbs in order to lose weight, and that's what I want to do now. But I also kind of mentally rebel when I know I've "cheated" even if it's with something healthy! SO, I want to find a way to stay low carb for life - the weight will come off.

I've just finished 8 weeks in cleaning up my diet and exercising. Callanetics is an exercise program that started about 15 years ago - I used to do it then - and has been updated. If you go to the exercise board, you'll see monthly Callanetics exercise threads where those who do the dvd's keep track of each other. I liked it because the thread has a lot of enthusiasm and you don't feel like you are at home exercising by yourself with no accountability. It's a gentle, deep muscle exercise routine, very tough, but gives good results in "pulling" your muscles in. I'm not ready for the jumping, punching type dvd's that are so popular right now - just want to get my body stronger. Amazon sells the dvds.

Keep up the great work!

meeha · 06-04-2008, 10:34 AM

Hey Sue,
Yeah I know the only way I can be succesful with losing weight and keeping it off is to first be HONEST with myself and figure out what is going to work for ME.

I definitely will be controlling the carbs forever b/c this is what works for me I am just at a place where I need to figure out where the rest fits in and how I can make it work.

Although it can be frustrating at time it is also very exciting to see what works.

I love the structure I have with low carbing and I also love the "freedom" I allow myself. The best of both worlds I say!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SummerSue

Hi Meeha!

I think you are doing great. The only way this works is if we find a way to stay on it for life, and that means different things for different people. You are smart to read up on it all and find your own way.

I wanted to go healthy low carb, even though I'm doing Atkins induction right now, because I want to make room for eating fruits and things, too. I know that I don't have much leeway off the 20 carbs in order to lose weight, and that's what I want to do now. But I also kind of mentally rebel when I know I've "cheated" even if it's with something healthy! SO, I want to find a way to stay low carb for life - the weight will come off.

I've just finished 8 weeks in cleaning up my diet and exercising. Callanetics is an exercise program that started about 15 years ago - I used to do it then - and has been updated. If you go to the exercise board, you'll see monthly Callanetics exercise threads where those who do the dvd's keep track of each other. I liked it because the thread has a lot of enthusiasm and you don't feel like you are at home exercising by yourself with no accountability. It's a gentle, deep muscle exercise routine, very tough, but gives good results in "pulling" your muscles in. I'm not ready for the jumping, punching type dvd's that are so popular right now - just want to get my body stronger. Amazon sells the dvds.

Keep up the great work!

meeha · 06-04-2008, 10:36 AM

Compliments Does An Ego Good!!!!

I have been getting so many compliments on my weightloss and things that I am wearing, it really makes me feel good and motivates me to keep going.

Now I am only 34 yrs old and this morning 2 much older co workers said that I look like a teenager!! 2 other co workers called me skinny minny I just laughed and said no! I'm not there yet but I do appreciate it.

It feels great but at the same time it's making me realize that I am under the microscope and any little slip and weightgain will be noticed, now I am not who will lie and say oh! it won't bother me cuz truth be told yes it will!!!

It is pressure all around with my family and co workers, really pressure I'm putting on myself but it's true. For example a few months ago my husband told his family how I was losing weight so naturally that can't wait to see me (they live 3 hours from us). I was upset b/c at the time my weight was up and down and I felt the pressure to do drastic things to get the weight off before visiting them since hubby had announced the weightloss. Does anyone know what I am talking about?

Anyway moving on to food!!!!

Last night I didn't do the beef stir fry instead I made spaghetti for the family and just took out a portion of ground beef for myself (before adding the spaghetti sauce) to stuff my omlette but wasn't really in the mood for it so I just put some pepperoni and cheese under the broiler and ate that. Awww how I miss pizza!!

Went to the grocery store last night and saw Blue Bunny low carb Raspberry/Chocolate ice cream bars (wow! that was a mouthful huh?) I hav tried their Peanut butter cup ice cream bars which I think are like 6 carbs and their Vanilla ice cream bars are like 4 carbs.

I think one of you guys posted in another journal telling some about these Raspberry bars and I remembered when I saw them. They are only 1 carb per bar.

I like them but I don't LOVE them so I don't think I'll be binging on them
I ate two last night.

I was talking to my best friend who is doing WW and doing very well I might add. I was telling her that I couldn't do WW not now anyway b/c it's waaaayyy too flexible for me. I would use all of my points on junk food just b/c it's "allowed" on the other hand this is why she is doing great b/c it is flexible and she can eat whatever she want within her points.

This girl and I have been friends since the 8th grade 20 yrs!!!! She is an amazing woman and although we are on two totally different eating plans she is so supportive and we respect what the other is doing.

KimmerJ · 06-04-2008, 10:49 AM

meeha · 06-05-2008, 07:30 AM

Good Morning All,
Okay I am the type of person once I come across a dish/recipe/product I like I tend to eat it ALOT until I get sick of it. I make a burger omlette (ground beef, onions, eggs, cheese, butter) and I swear it taste just like McDonald's steak and egg bagel breakfast sandwich even more then when I use actual steak.

I made it last night and now I want to go to the store today to buy some more ground beef. That's how I was with the sheppard pie I would make it every week sometimes twice a week and my poor husband was like umm baby can you please make something else!

So I have lost a total of 6 lbs of the binge weight gain since Saturday, my goal is to break out of the 200's by the end of this month. 12 more lbs to go I have to say this is pretty frustrating b/c I have gotten down to 207lbs and binged and the scale went up. Why would I sabotage myself like that knowing the outcome?

Oh! well that is what's going on in my world today so far.

************************************************** *******

Hey Kimmer

SummerSue · 06-05-2008, 09:53 AM

Hi Meeha.

Quote:

Sometimes people get so caught up in the finally number that they don't take the time to celebrate the numbers lost along the way. Does this makes sense?

This makes total sense to me. I think if you keep looking at that number that seems so far away, you can get kind of depressed that you're not zooming toward it, but if you break it down, you will surprise yourself at how far you've come.

How nice that you are getting complements - even looking younger! It's always so interesting how losing weight, especially around your face, makes you look so much younger. I'm 45 and the weight around my neck was making me look like my mother! I'm losing it and noticed a definite difference since doing Callanetics - my turkey neck is disappearing.

Try not to let everyone else's expectations for you affect your eating. Focus on why you are doing this - for your health, for long term, for feeling better, etc, and not just to look good to other people. Hard to do I know, because I just want to look good at the beach for once, myself, but that' not going to keep me from eating bad things, or eating too much. I'm disciplining myself for life here, not for a "diet" - at least that's my plan!

How great you have a friend to talk to about weight loss. I lost weight on WW, but like many here, gained it back and more. I know I was constantly robbing Peter to pay Paul on those points, because I always wanted the goodies. I never really absorbed the portion control, or the changing of the habits for eating healthy longterm. But, we're all different, and if it works for you - great! I know it works for lots of people.

I tend to repeat menus over and over, too. It's driving my kids nuts. That's why we're trying to put together a family cookbook, so it's easy to pull out recipes that we all like and can work for a little change now and then.

Have a great day!

meeha · 06-05-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SummerSue

Hi Meeha.

Try not to let everyone else's expectations for you affect your eating. Focus on why you are doing this - for your health, for long term, for feeling better, etc, and not just to look good to other people. Hard to do I know, because I just want to look good at the beach for once, myself, but that' not going to keep me from eating bad things, or eating too much. I'm disciplining myself for life here, not for a "diet" - at least that's my plan!

Thanks Sue I am working on this it's crazy b/c I normally don't care what others think of me but when it comes to weightloss I guess it's something I have always struggled with that when it happens and others take noticed it's just that added pressure b/c you know your'e being watched.

I too am disciplining myself for life not for a diet that's why I started my own plan b/c if it's something I am going to do for life and health I first off need to be "happy" with what I am doing.

Thank you!

Sarajewel · 06-05-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by meeha

Good Morning All,
Okay I am the type of person once I come across a dish/recipe/product I like I tend to eat it ALOT until I get sick of it. I make a burger omlette (ground beef, onions, eggs, cheese, butter) and I swear it taste just like McDonald's steak and egg bagel breakfast sandwich even more then when I use actual steak.

I made it last night and now I want to go to the store today to buy some more ground beef. That's how I was with the sheppard pie I would make it every week sometimes twice a week and my poor husband was like umm baby can you please make something else!

So I have lost a total of 6 lbs of the binge weight gain since Saturday, my goal is to break out of the 200's by the end of this month. 12 more lbs to go I have to say this is pretty frustrating b/c I have gotten down to 207lbs and binged and the scale went up. Why would I sabotage myself like that knowing the outcome?

Oh! well that is what's going on in my world today so far.

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Hey Kimmer

Hi Meeha - Thanks for stopping by my journal.

I also eat the same things over and over. It makes my fitday a breeze...

And... I also sabotage myself when I get near milestone weights... I'm ambivalent about losing. Journaling has been really helpful for that.

Have a great day!

Sara

Livywilltim-mom · 06-10-2008, 06:53 AM

Meeha,

Congrats on the 6 pounds towards your challenge goal! That is FANTASTIC!!

It's very cool that Sara stopped by your journal. She is amazing. I LOVE to hear her wonderful advice. She is such a generous soul.

Peace my friend

KimmerJ · 06-10-2008, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meeha

So I have lost a total of 6 lbs of the binge weight gain since Saturday, my goal is to break out of the 200's by the end of this month.
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Hey Kimmer

You are doing great!!!!

meeha · 06-10-2008, 12:09 PM

Hello All,
This has been a trying day to say the least, got on the scale and freaked out when I saw a 1 lb gain (crazy I know) anyway that just put me in the mind set to get some Natural PB and eat it straight out of the jar or some Blue Bunny SF pb cup ice cream bars.

Now I am one who believe everything is a sign so on another board someone posted basically making me think about what I was about to do. So instead of going to the store on my lunch break I decided to wait it out.

Okay so I got through lunch still pondering whether or not to pick up some ice cream or PB after work so I'm at my desk then this guy who works in another department (we only say hi and bye) came to my desk and said he wanted to say something to me and not to take it the wrong way. Of course I'm like WTH!!!! He asked me was I trying to lose weight? I said yes, he said well it's very noticeable and I know people like to hear that when they are trying so I thought I'd let you know that it looks good and keep up the good work!

I was floored I mean just out the blue.... I thanked him and he walked away.

I told ya'll how I view everything as a sign and I truly believe that the post and this guy (I don't even know his name) coming to me was some kind of intervention b/c when I say I was visualizing myself eating PB out of the jar believe me I was already tasting it.

I can be a pretty emotional person at times and when he walked away I can't even put into words how it made me feel. Not b/c he's a man or anything but just the way he said it and b/c he is this random person and b/c it came at a perfect time.

SO NO BINGING FOR ME!!!!!
************************************************** *******

What frustrates me so much about myself is I will do something and it works then I want to start "tweaking " it. WHY? It's like I lose weight and get cocky thinking I can throw in a little cheat here and there and get back on the wagon. Well I realize I can not do that and if I want to continue to succeed then I am going to have to stick with a plan.

Thank you everyone for checking on me I really appreciate it.

Sarajewel · 06-10-2008, 08:17 PM

Meeha - I hope you don't mind that I have subscribed to your journal. Your entries are wonderful. You are reallying thinking things through. It makes me think too, and despite Jaimie's kind words

I need all the help I can get.. I have a strong belief that the universe unfolds as it should. Sounds like yours sure is. Go you for making the connections and being open to everything. Had you allowed your inner turmoil to show, your coworker would have never had the confidence to approach you. Instead you held it together and he was able to give you the gift you needed. Anyway, these are a lot of words to say "good job" and "thank you."

meeha · 06-12-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Livywilltim-mom

Meeha,

Congrats on the 6 pounds towards your challenge goal! That is FANTASTIC!!

It's very cool that Sara stopped by your journal. She is amazing. I LOVE to hear her wonderful advice. She is such a generous soul.

Peace my friend

Thank you so much and yes Sara is really cool I'm happy she comes through my journal and you as well.

meeha · 06-12-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KimmerJ

You are doing great!!!!

Thanks Kimmer I need to come to your journal to see how you're doing and gawk at your menu!

meeha · 06-12-2008, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarajewel

Meeha - I hope you don't mind that I have subscribed to your journal. Your entries are wonderful. You are reallying thinking things through. It makes me think too, and despite Jaimie's kind words

I need all the help I can get.. I have a strong belief that the universe unfolds as it should. Sounds like yours sure is. Go you for making the connections and being open to everything. Had you allowed your inner turmoil to show, your coworker would have never had the confidence to approach you. Instead you held it together and he was able to give you the gift you needed. Anyway, these are a lot of words to say "good job" and "thank you."

Are you kidding of course not. I believe everything happens for a reason so whatever sign or lesson I get out of it it's a good thing.

I had to come to the realization that this weightloss journey is much more then "losing the weight" I mean yeah that is the big perk!! But there is so much more riding on this journey as well like self esteem, self control and health to name a few.

So although I do get a little bummed when I slip and eat something not on plan I no longer beat myself up b/c this is for life and I'm not perfect there are going to more slip ups and that's just being realistic.

It's not how many times you fall off the wagon, it's how many times you get back on that's improtant!!

meeha · 06-12-2008, 09:47 AM

So the whoosh fairy gave me a small gift last night, I got up this morning stepped on the scale and lost 3 lbs overnight!!

I am so focused on getting to 200 by the end of the month so I have 12 more pounds to go. Full Speed Ahead!!!

meeha · 06-20-2008, 12:44 PM

What a difference a week makes............................................. .

I ended up eating off my plan and the scale went up 5 lbs, got back on track and lost 4 of those 5 lbs.

My goal for June was to get to 200 by the end of the month and since there is only 10 days left and I have 11 lbs to go I doubt it will happen. So my goal for July is to get to 195 by July 31st, that's 16 lbs in 41 days! I think that is very doable if I stay focused.

I'm tired of yo-yo'ng back and forth between 210-215 and it's all my doing, I have actually gotten down to 207 then ate off plan and BAM!! it's been between 210-215 ever since.

I can't even say that my metabolism is out of whack, that TOM slows me down (still not sure on this one, lost 3 lbs overnight with TOM), haven't noticed certain foods stalling me etc.... It's all me and what I choose to put in my mouth.

I want to take full advantage of my WOE so I am planning out my meals gonna try and throw some workouts in there at least 3x a week and see where I get. I'm shooting for per month goals verses looking the whole picture I think that will help me not feel so overwhelmed.

GOALS FOR JULY

Stay on plan and eat clean........
Drink at least 64 oz of water (inlcuding tea)
Try to incoporate some form of exercise at least 3x a week
Weigh once a week (actualy I weigh every morning but record on Monday's)
Continue to take supplments

meeha · 06-25-2008, 10:11 AM

Holding steady at 212 lbs, got to get this weight off. I need to do a better job of keeping track of my menu and weight and dedicate more time posting in here.

wt 212
B- 3 sausage links

L- pepperoni wrapped around mozz cheese sticks

D- chicken wings with blue cheese

Green tea and water

Not the best looking menu need to plan a little better.

KimmerJ · 06-25-2008, 10:24 AM

Hey Meeha!!! I saw that you checked up on me

Heidi and I started a journal together and I've been posting in that~~~Kimmer and Heidi's adventures.....

I'm trying to change my habits. Trying to make HEALTHY choices for me and I'm doing the Jorge Cruise 8 minutes in the morning for real shapes and sizes. I'm learning a lot about me.

You are doing terrific!

Livywilltim-mom · 06-26-2008, 06:55 AM

Sweet Meeha,

I like your July goals...made me start to think about what my plan should be

Hugs

meeha · 06-27-2008, 12:56 PM

Kimmer............... Hey Girl, I see you're still working it out. I need to come check out your new journal, are you going to close the other one?

Jaimie............... Yeah July is going to be the month I break out of the 200's, only have 13 more pounds to go!!! Thanks for checking up

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Okay so yesterday I was 211 and this morning back up to 212 not going to let it get to me. Taking my youngest to a b-day party tomorrow and I know there is going to be food galore but I refuse to eat off plan and take 2 steps backward it's just not worth it. I'm tired of the 200's When I started in May 2007 I was focused and losing every week and went from 255 to 225 a 30 lb loss then gained back 15. In January I was determined to get it right and I got focused once again going from 239 to 207 being my lowest now it's been 6 months and I am only at 212. It just doesn't sit well with me, I keep tweaking instead of keeping up with what was working for me all along.

Oh! well no sense in whinning about it I have set my goal for July and I need to see it through. Giving it all I have, sticking to the plan and just allow my body to do it's thing.

06-04-2008, 07:34 AM	#61
SummerSue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my head Posts: 190 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: SummerSue Stats: 170/149/120 WOE: Healthy Low Carb Start Date: 5 yrs off/on - March 2008 re-inducting	Hi Meeha! I think you are doing great. The only way this works is if we find a way to stay on it for life, and that means different things for different people. You are smart to read up on it all and find your own way. I wanted to go healthy low carb, even though I'm doing Atkins induction right now, because I want to make room for eating fruits and things, too. I know that I don't have much leeway off the 20 carbs in order to lose weight, and that's what I want to do now. But I also kind of mentally rebel when I know I've "cheated" even if it's with something healthy! SO, I want to find a way to stay low carb for life - the weight will come off. I've just finished 8 weeks in cleaning up my diet and exercising. Callanetics is an exercise program that started about 15 years ago - I used to do it then - and has been updated. If you go to the exercise board, you'll see monthly Callanetics exercise threads where those who do the dvd's keep track of each other. I liked it because the thread has a lot of enthusiasm and you don't feel like you are at home exercising by yourself with no accountability. It's a gentle, deep muscle exercise routine, very tough, but gives good results in "pulling" your muscles in. I'm not ready for the jumping, punching type dvd's that are so popular right now - just want to get my body stronger. Amazon sells the dvds. Keep up the great work! __________________ Susan http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...ing-right.html This week: Callanetics - 2 Total Callanetics - 30 hours Successfully thin people may have as many unmet emotional needs as overweight people. The difference is that they don't use food to satisfy feelings of loneliness, anxiety, or boredom. - Callan Pinckney

06-10-2008, 12:09 PM	#71
meeha Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 361 Gallery: meeha Stats: 255/205/170 WOE: Controlling The Carbs Start Date: May 2007	Hello All, This has been a trying day to say the least, got on the scale and freaked out when I saw a 1 lb gain (crazy I know) anyway that just put me in the mind set to get some Natural PB and eat it straight out of the jar or some Blue Bunny SF pb cup ice cream bars. Now I am one who believe everything is a sign so on another board someone posted basically making me think about what I was about to do. So instead of going to the store on my lunch break I decided to wait it out. Okay so I got through lunch still pondering whether or not to pick up some ice cream or PB after work so I'm at my desk then this guy who works in another department (we only say hi and bye) came to my desk and said he wanted to say something to me and not to take it the wrong way. Of course I'm like WTH!!!! He asked me was I trying to lose weight? I said yes, he said well it's very noticeable and I know people like to hear that when they are trying so I thought I'd let you know that it looks good and keep up the good work! I was floored I mean just out the blue.... I thanked him and he walked away. I told ya'll how I view everything as a sign and I truly believe that the post and this guy (I don't even know his name) coming to me was some kind of intervention b/c when I say I was visualizing myself eating PB out of the jar believe me I was already tasting it. I can be a pretty emotional person at times and when he walked away I can't even put into words how it made me feel. Not b/c he's a man or anything but just the way he said it and b/c he is this random person and b/c it came at a perfect time. SO NO BINGING FOR ME!!!!! ************************************************ ***** What frustrates me so much about myself is I will do something and it works then I want to start "tweaking " it. WHY? It's like I lose weight and get cocky thinking I can throw in a little cheat here and there and get back on the wagon. Well I realize I can not do that and if I want to continue to succeed then I am going to have to stick with a plan. Thank you everyone for checking on me I really appreciate it. Last edited by meeha : 06-10-2008 at 12:11 PM.

06-10-2008, 08:17 PM	#72
Sarajewel Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central NY Posts: 4,860 Gallery: Sarajewel Stats: 236/168/148 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 5/03-10/03 (Got pregnant!), restart 1/19/07	Meeha - I hope you don't mind that I have subscribed to your journal. Your entries are wonderful. You are reallying thinking things through. It makes me think too, and despite Jaimie's kind words I need all the help I can get.. I have a strong belief that the universe unfolds as it should. Sounds like yours sure is. Go you for making the connections and being open to everything. Had you allowed your inner turmoil to show, your coworker would have never had the confidence to approach you. Instead you held it together and he was able to give you the gift you needed. Anyway, these are a lot of words to say "good job" and "thank you." __________________ 5'4" Start size 22, now 14, goal is 10. Last edited by Sarajewel : 06-10-2008 at 08:19 PM.

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06-04-2008, 10:36 AM	#63
meeha Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 361 Gallery: meeha Stats: 255/205/170 WOE: Controlling The Carbs Start Date: May 2007	Compliments Does An Ego Good!!!! I have been getting so many compliments on my weightloss and things that I am wearing, it really makes me feel good and motivates me to keep going. Now I am only 34 yrs old and this morning 2 much older co workers said that I look like a teenager!! 2 other co workers called me skinny minny I just laughed and said no! I'm not there yet but I do appreciate it. It feels great but at the same time it's making me realize that I am under the microscope and any little slip and weightgain will be noticed, now I am not who will lie and say oh! it won't bother me cuz truth be told yes it will!!! It is pressure all around with my family and co workers, really pressure I'm putting on myself but it's true. For example a few months ago my husband told his family how I was losing weight so naturally that can't wait to see me (they live 3 hours from us). I was upset b/c at the time my weight was up and down and I felt the pressure to do drastic things to get the weight off before visiting them since hubby had announced the weightloss. Does anyone know what I am talking about? Anyway moving on to food!!!! Last night I didn't do the beef stir fry instead I made spaghetti for the family and just took out a portion of ground beef for myself (before adding the spaghetti sauce) to stuff my omlette but wasn't really in the mood for it so I just put some pepperoni and cheese under the broiler and ate that. Awww how I miss pizza!! Went to the grocery store last night and saw Blue Bunny low carb Raspberry/Chocolate ice cream bars (wow! that was a mouthful huh?) I hav tried their Peanut butter cup ice cream bars which I think are like 6 carbs and their Vanilla ice cream bars are like 4 carbs. I think one of you guys posted in another journal telling some about these Raspberry bars and I remembered when I saw them. They are only 1 carb per bar. I like them but I don't LOVE them so I don't think I'll be binging on them I ate two last night. I was talking to my best friend who is doing WW and doing very well I might add. I was telling her that I couldn't do WW not now anyway b/c it's waaaayyy too flexible for me. I would use all of my points on junk food just b/c it's "allowed" on the other hand this is why she is doing great b/c it is flexible and she can eat whatever she want within her points. This girl and I have been friends since the 8th grade 20 yrs!!!! She is an amazing woman and although we are on two totally different eating plans she is so supportive and we respect what the other is doing.

06-04-2008, 10:49 AM	#64
KimmerJ Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: central kansas but wishing for TEXAS Posts: 9,456 Gallery: KimmerJ WOE: Weight Watchers Start Date: Today is the DAY!!!!!

06-05-2008, 07:30 AM	#65
meeha Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 361 Gallery: meeha Stats: 255/205/170 WOE: Controlling The Carbs Start Date: May 2007	Good Morning All, Okay I am the type of person once I come across a dish/recipe/product I like I tend to eat it ALOT until I get sick of it. I make a burger omlette (ground beef, onions, eggs, cheese, butter) and I swear it taste just like McDonald's steak and egg bagel breakfast sandwich even more then when I use actual steak. I made it last night and now I want to go to the store today to buy some more ground beef. That's how I was with the sheppard pie I would make it every week sometimes twice a week and my poor husband was like umm baby can you please make something else! So I have lost a total of 6 lbs of the binge weight gain since Saturday, my goal is to break out of the 200's by the end of this month. 12 more lbs to go I have to say this is pretty frustrating b/c I have gotten down to 207lbs and binged and the scale went up. Why would I sabotage myself like that knowing the outcome? Oh! well that is what's going on in my world today so far. ************************************************ ***** Hey Kimmer

06-10-2008, 06:53 AM	#69
Livywilltim-mom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,327 Gallery: Livywilltim-mom Stats: 195/In God's Hands/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Ongoing Battle	Meeha, Congrats on the 6 pounds towards your challenge goal! That is FANTASTIC!! It's very cool that Sara stopped by your journal. She is amazing. I LOVE to hear her wonderful advice. She is such a generous soul. Peace my friend

06-12-2008, 09:47 AM	#76
meeha Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 361 Gallery: meeha Stats: 255/205/170 WOE: Controlling The Carbs Start Date: May 2007	So the whoosh fairy gave me a small gift last night, I got up this morning stepped on the scale and lost 3 lbs overnight!! I am so focused on getting to 200 by the end of the month so I have 12 more pounds to go. Full Speed Ahead!!!

06-20-2008, 12:44 PM	#77
meeha Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 361 Gallery: meeha Stats: 255/205/170 WOE: Controlling The Carbs Start Date: May 2007	What a difference a week makes............................................. . I ended up eating off my plan and the scale went up 5 lbs, got back on track and lost 4 of those 5 lbs. My goal for June was to get to 200 by the end of the month and since there is only 10 days left and I have 11 lbs to go I doubt it will happen. So my goal for July is to get to 195 by July 31st, that's 16 lbs in 41 days! I think that is very doable if I stay focused. I'm tired of yo-yo'ng back and forth between 210-215 and it's all my doing, I have actually gotten down to 207 then ate off plan and BAM!! it's been between 210-215 ever since. I can't even say that my metabolism is out of whack, that TOM slows me down (still not sure on this one, lost 3 lbs overnight with TOM), haven't noticed certain foods stalling me etc.... It's all me and what I choose to put in my mouth. I want to take full advantage of my WOE so I am planning out my meals gonna try and throw some workouts in there at least 3x a week and see where I get. I'm shooting for per month goals verses looking the whole picture I think that will help me not feel so overwhelmed. GOALS FOR JULY Stay on plan and eat clean........ Drink at least 64 oz of water (inlcuding tea) Try to incoporate some form of exercise at least 3x a week Weigh once a week (actualy I weigh every morning but record on Monday's) Continue to take supplments

06-25-2008, 10:11 AM	#78
meeha Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 361 Gallery: meeha Stats: 255/205/170 WOE: Controlling The Carbs Start Date: May 2007	Holding steady at 212 lbs, got to get this weight off. I need to do a better job of keeping track of my menu and weight and dedicate more time posting in here. wt 212 B- 3 sausage links L- pepperoni wrapped around mozz cheese sticks D- chicken wings with blue cheese Green tea and water Not the best looking menu need to plan a little better.

06-25-2008, 10:24 AM	#79
KimmerJ Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: central kansas but wishing for TEXAS Posts: 9,456 Gallery: KimmerJ WOE: Weight Watchers Start Date: Today is the DAY!!!!!	Hey Meeha!!! I saw that you checked up on me Heidi and I started a journal together and I've been posting in that~~~Kimmer and Heidi's adventures..... I'm trying to change my habits. Trying to make HEALTHY choices for me and I'm doing the Jorge Cruise 8 minutes in the morning for real shapes and sizes. I'm learning a lot about me. You are doing terrific!

06-26-2008, 06:55 AM	#80
Livywilltim-mom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,327 Gallery: Livywilltim-mom Stats: 195/In God's Hands/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Ongoing Battle	Sweet Meeha, I like your July goals...made me start to think about what my plan should be Hugs

06-27-2008, 12:56 PM	#81
meeha Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 361 Gallery: meeha Stats: 255/205/170 WOE: Controlling The Carbs Start Date: May 2007	Kimmer............... Hey Girl, I see you're still working it out. I need to come check out your new journal, are you going to close the other one? Jaimie............... Yeah July is going to be the month I break out of the 200's, only have 13 more pounds to go!!! Thanks for checking up ************************************************ ****** Okay so yesterday I was 211 and this morning back up to 212 not going to let it get to me. Taking my youngest to a b-day party tomorrow and I know there is going to be food galore but I refuse to eat off plan and take 2 steps backward it's just not worth it. I'm tired of the 200's When I started in May 2007 I was focused and losing every week and went from 255 to 225 a 30 lb loss then gained back 15. In January I was determined to get it right and I got focused once again going from 239 to 207 being my lowest now it's been 6 months and I am only at 212. It just doesn't sit well with me, I keep tweaking instead of keeping up with what was working for me all along. Oh! well no sense in whinning about it I have set my goal for July and I need to see it through. Giving it all I have, sticking to the plan and just allow my body to do it's thing.