Roll Call 3/31/09

[gmule]

Good morning everyone. Wow where did the last month go?

Hope you all have great day.

[kibskix]

mornin' everyone. Its day 20 for me, and things seem to be going backwards. I was so excited to have gone this long without cheating, i really thought it'd be even better than last time, where I ended up cheating about once every week or two. Now its day 20. starting at 226, my weight went way down to about 215 on day 8. the entire second week plus some, I went between 216 and 218 . the third week I haven't looked at the scale much, but today I failed jimmies no weigh challenge (but suprise, darn scale) and its at 220. It doesn't make any sense. Why would I lose better back when I was cheating, than when i'm doing it RIGHT?
*sigh*

[Grniidgrl]

Kib - I always .. always ALWAYS gain weight or lose nothing at all weeks 3,4 & 5! Then it all seems to start up again and melt off. It's always so difficult for me to see the scale go up 2, down one, up 3, down 2. That's when I get discouraged and cheat =(

Drink your water, stay on track, maybe up your veggies an extra 5 carbs? sometimes that gives our bodies an extra kick start.

As far as the scale free challenge - it's a challenge it wouldnt be called that if it was easy to do Try to stay off it until Sat - at least your efforts will have gotten you to the finish line

[AlaskaGirl]

Happy Tuesday STAC'ers

I had another super busy day yesterday with my job. If I can just make it till May 1st then all the crazy days will be over.

Eating on plan and drinking my water I will not weigh in until Friday.

Kelly- instead of food, cigs and liquor why not exercise? Maybe you can get addicted to endorofins. Hang in there.

TJ- I am sure you will do great today.

Kib- don't stress the scale. If you are going to weigh every day you should do it like Vikie and graff it so you can see the pattern and the bigger picture. It is just water. Maybe you had a little to much salt the day before.

Have a great day!

Julie

[kellymch2006]

I so wish I could get addicted to exercise. Unfortunately, although I do it, every minute is like pure torture. Not painful physical torture. Excruciating mental torture.

[AlaskaGirl]

That is terrible. I have a friend who says the same thing.

Maybe you haven't found the right activity for you? The Ipod makes it much more enjoyablefor me.

One of my favorite things when I was younger was aerobics class followed by circuit training- nothing better than dancing. For me it depends on the instructor and the music style.

I have issues with spending time on myself. When I get to the gym I want to leave after an hour and get home to do more important things. I do enjoy working out and it makes me feel so much better mentally.

If I ever get healthy enough I am going to join a volley ball team. I used to be pretty good and I love being on a team. My doctors nurse does the roller derby thing.

My point is we have to find things that we enjoy.

I want to take kayak lessons (to see if I like it) and learn to play the drums (my daughter has a set) maybe when I reach my goal I will take lessons for the winter.

Peace,

Julie

[SandyL2002]

Originally Posted by kellymch2006

Some days you're the statue and some days you're the pigeon.

Anyway, my topic for the day is Emotional Eating. I am having some real issues in my life right now. You know I don't drink and you know I don't smoke. So, what's left? Yep, food. Sigh.

Anything else that I could get addicted to???? I'm having a sad, sad day and would love a cigarette. Yesterday was eleven months since I had a smoke and Ihaven't craved one in seven or eight months until yesterday. Shew.

STOP! No food or a cigarette are going to change your life situations.. Go drink a COLD glass of water and go for a walk it will make you feel better

[rajenki]

Morning all!

I'm dragging a bit today but I'm here. No workout this morning...I'm a little disapointed in myself

I did indeed have steak for dinner last night...but I totally was not hungry when I started making dinner so I cut my already small piece of steak in half. I was joking with my sister that it was the worlds smallest New York Steak dinner...even took a picture of it with my camera phone and sent it to her. She called me a dork...I think she's right.

Today I was lazy packing lunch for work...which will actually be lunch and dinner due to a 6pm appointment that will mess up my usual dinner schedule. So I have my usual egg-muffin-thing breakfast, for the rest of the day my lunch sack has celery and cream cheese, bacon, meatballs, sour cream, pumpkin cheesecake and greenbeans. Hmmm...I THINK my plan is to make a taco salad again out of the meatballs (utilizing the salad bar in the office cafeteria) and probably grab a fast food burger or something before my 6pm appointment. I sooooo was not motivated to pack my lunch today!

That's all I've got...I'm totally fighting the urge to down a diet cola right now just for the caffeine! Not sure why I'm dragging...maybe I just didn't eat enough yesterday. Sometimes it's actually HARD to eat as much as I should (who said that???).

Becki

[nturtle]

I'm here! I haven't been working out for the last 3 days and that was upsetting me, but I've realized that we will all have off days. I plan to be ON more than OFF and I am forgiving myself for the weekend.

My husband promised to do yoga with me tonight after the kids are in bed and I NEVER get him to do it - so keep your fingers crossed for me!

Also, I'm considering myself victorious today because hubby is going out to lunch with a friend at my favorite Indian restaurant and I'm skipping lunch with them so I wont be tempted. I have my chicken and veggies in the fridge and I'm sticking with them.
Yay me!

Oh and I had hubby take some before pictures of me so I can take some during after the first month. I have a goal of losing as much as possible by Sept 5th (beginning of college football season...I know, weird goal). Anyway, I'll be taking a picture on the 5th of each month to see my progress. If I'm brave and happy with my progress I'll share.

[pagliaccia]

Hi all, seems like a few people are really having a tough time with motivation. Every time I lose motivation, I read the "What's your excuse?" thread and it sets me on track. Best of luck to everyone!