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TeachX3's Weigh In; Now Maintaining - No Weigh Ins
Topic Started: Jan 1 2010, 11:06 AM (271 Views)
TeachX3	Jan 1 2010, 11:06 AM Post #1
Posts: 5,451 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	This is it! THIS is MY year ... to finally reach my goal! 2010 is the beginning of my 4th year working towards 135 pounds... 9 pounds to go! Today I weigh: 144.2 pounds Edited by TeachX3, Feb 6 2010, 05:42 PM.
	~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


TeachX3	Jan 8 2010, 09:31 AM Post #2
Posts: 5,451 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	arg, I have to move my ticker in the wrong direction Guess last weekend I went overboard and staying in control all week was not enough to balance it back out. Oh well, it is what it is, but it is not what I want. I'm going to totally keep in control this weekend so that I have a jump start come Monday... I will NOT go any higher on that scale, that is for sure. I'm still not exercising the way I should be... I do a bit here and there, but not enough to be effective and I know that. My water intake is good, but I have never really had a problem with that. Last Friday: 144.2 Saturday: ???.? Sunday: ???.? Monday: 145.8 Tuesday: 145.0 Wednesday: 144.8 Thursday: 144.8 Today: 145.0
	~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


NicC	Jan 8 2010, 09:34 AM Post #3
Posts: 3,818 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers Favorite Exercise? cycling	Cheering you on Teach! You can do it!
	My 10% goal: My highest weight was : 275 Ultimate Goal: 145


sarahinparis	Jan 11 2010, 01:26 AM Post #4
Advanced Posts: 512 Group: VIP Member #22 Joined: June 4, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Usually seasonal, often organic, particular love of berries Favorite Vegetable? Usually seasonal, often oven roasted, rare are the veggies I don't like (fennel) Favorite Exercise? Elliptical with my iPod and magazines... Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Be a not-top size in France in regular stores (so about a US size 10)	How frustrating Teach to be focused & watching your body hang on to the weight. Hang in there!
	PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION. First big goal : farewell forever to 200+ Next milestone : wedding weight of 183 My Blog : http://3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/round


Joyful	Jan 11 2010, 06:31 PM Post #5
Advanced Posts: 1,103 Group: VIP Member #165 Joined: August 18, 2008 Favorite Fruit? banannas, berries, canteloupe, apples Favorite Vegetable? almost all vegetables Favorite Exercise? walking & hiking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? to reach a healthy weight and to lower my high colesterol	hey Teach.. .evidently we are in the same track.... I weighed in this morning at 145lb. too.....gotta move my ticker too....I was down to 141 just before Christmas ...but I am just not in the losing groove yet...& I know it...I can tell by how my body & mind are feeling.I am not eating right consistanly & my exercise is spotty......BUT.....no doubt the motivation will kick in soon & we will both be lowering our tickers!!



TeachX3	Jan 15 2010, 09:43 AM Post #6
Posts: 5,451 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	Nic, thank you... I wish I had half the energy to actually 'DO IT' as you have given me in your post!! lol Sarah, yes very frustrating... and it seems this week I have had NO FOCUS what'so'ever and I have just let it all slide Joyful, what is our issue?? I have a feeling I am going to have to look harder for that motivation, it does not seem to be coming naturally! Well... I have eaten terribly this past week. I have not gotten the proper exercise NOR have I even drank my water like needed. I have, however, completely enjoyed my time with my GrandBaby! I take her back home this evening... believe me, I AM POOPED! I truly did not remember how hard it was to take care of a little one! Thank goodness I had my three when I was in my 20's!! Anyhow... I was unable to weigh in this morning, Beccers took up my time and by the time I had time, I had already had many cups of coffee LOL so, I'll post my weights for the past week and my ticker will stay in it's spot until next Friday. Last Friday: 145.0 Saturday: 145.2 Sunday: 144.2 Monday: 144.2 Tuesday: 144.6 Wednesday: 144.6 Thursday: 145.0 Today: ???
	~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


NicC	Jan 15 2010, 09:50 AM Post #7
Posts: 3,818 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers Favorite Exercise? cycling	At least you are holding steady! You'll do it when you are ready!
	My 10% goal: My highest weight was : 275 Ultimate Goal: 145


shygemini	Jan 15 2010, 03:50 PM Post #8
Nutritionist Posts: 3,808 Group: Moderator Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	i agree with nic! looks like you maintained this week



sarahinparis	Jan 18 2010, 12:30 AM Post #9
Advanced Posts: 512 Group: VIP Member #22 Joined: June 4, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Usually seasonal, often organic, particular love of berries Favorite Vegetable? Usually seasonal, often oven roasted, rare are the veggies I don't like (fennel) Favorite Exercise? Elliptical with my iPod and magazines... Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Be a not-top size in France in regular stores (so about a US size 10)	Teach, what if you take a week to be really focused & not weigh in daily for the week? That way you could put your focus on the right behaviors & see the scale after some of those good behaviors are back in full force. The short break from the scale could be the shake-up to your routine that you need, and a week is a short enough time that not too much bad could happen in the worst-case scenario... Just a thought...
	PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION. First big goal : farewell forever to 200+ Next milestone : wedding weight of 183 My Blog : http://3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/round


TeachX3	Jan 18 2010, 09:58 AM Post #10
Posts: 5,451 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	Thanks ladies... Of course I agree that maintaining is a positive thing, however I know by my attitude and actions that I am headed in the wrong direction. As of this morning, I am up on the scale to 148.0 ... I am so angry with myself, I have not seen that high of a number since September of last year. I mean, come on! I made it through the Holidays lighter. My food choices have been unhealthy, my exercise level almost non existent and my attitude about the whole thing very crappy. I'm not sure how to go about handling my new found level of unhealthy living... but beings Sarah that you have given me a suggestion, I am going to take it. I will not get on the scale until Friday, so that is 3 days not weighing in... I can not comprehend how I will force myself to be able to keep away from it. I am tired, not physically, but mentally tired of struggling. This lifestyle is getting monotonous, discouraging and just plain getting me down.
	~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


NicC	Jan 18 2010, 10:22 AM Post #11
Posts: 3,818 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers Favorite Exercise? cycling	Teach - I think you need to go dance on that treadmill (as long as you are feeling well enough). The further you get away from the healthy living the harder it gets. Believe me I know what I'm talking about . Just make a couple of good positive changes and stick with them - it will help you change your attitude. I'm giving you some tough love and another
	My 10% goal: My highest weight was : 275 Ultimate Goal: 145


sarahinparis	Jan 26 2010, 05:19 AM Post #12
Advanced Posts: 512 Group: VIP Member #22 Joined: June 4, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Usually seasonal, often organic, particular love of berries Favorite Vegetable? Usually seasonal, often oven roasted, rare are the veggies I don't like (fennel) Favorite Exercise? Elliptical with my iPod and magazines... Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Be a not-top size in France in regular stores (so about a US size 10)	I was just thinking the other day how the media is full of talk about "diet and exercise" but that what I think really matters is "planning and motivation" and basically those are pretty much ignored. I think it's normal to have periods of more or less engagement with our weight loss efforts. We're like that in other areas of our lives, even friendships wax and wane for most of us, as do hobbies and other interests. I think one of the keys is to keep the "less interest" periods to be something without pressure to lose weight, but enough attention to maintain. That can give us enough of a mental break to be able to go back and attack losing another 5 pounds down the road. I guess an observation I could offer to you, Teach, is that for several years now you've done a GREAT job of maintaining a much-lower weight, but you never seem satisfied. You hung out in the 150s for quite a while but always with a real desire to go longer (so maybe not enjoying it? maybe not relaxing into it?) and then did successfully lose another 10 pounds permanently. But now you're kind of doing the same thing, looking down the road at where you want to be, somewhat dissatisfied, and putting yourself under pressure. Maybe you should just maintain for a few months, take away the ticker, take away the goal & just enjoy your life (and keep your weight stable). Then when the pressure of the constant dieting for several years has left your body, you can go back on the attack for 5 pounds... repeat the process, and get that last 5 off. DISCLAIMER : I mean this post in the most kind, encouraging, friendly way. If thinking about it adds ANY stress to your life, please just ignore it. You can even ask me to delete it & I will happily do so. Hugs Sarah
	PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION. First big goal : farewell forever to 200+ Next milestone : wedding weight of 183 My Blog : http://3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/round


TeachX3	Jan 26 2010, 10:40 AM Post #13
Posts: 5,451 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	Sarah, and your post is fantastic and kind, thank you. You are correct too... I tend to be the 'never satisfied' type of person, always wanting more, always wanting better and it is a struggle for me to be happy with the here and now, it is even a particular thing that I work on daily in all other areas of my life... sitting here, I am surprised I have not applied it to my weight loss!! SO, thank you for bringing that to my attention. My husband tells me two things all the time, "you are too hard on yourself" and "you are impatient"... lol. I am in a much better frame of mind this week, the laying off the scale helped and so did the lax food intake for a few days, I am now more determined and feel like I have the energy to move forward. I started back up on the scale yesterday and it is very good news for me, so I can't wait for my Friday weigh in!! You said Quote: I think it's normal to have periods of more or less engagement with our weight loss efforts. We're like that in other areas of our lives, even friendships wax and wane for most of us, as do hobbies and other interests. and I think that is spot on! Sarah for your insight and friendship, I value that!
	~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


TeachX3	Jan 29 2010, 09:47 AM Post #14
Posts: 5,451 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	Feeling GREAT this morning! Not only is the scale my friend, but so is the mirror! Weigh in is 142.2, have not seen that number since Sept of '09!
	~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


NicC	Jan 29 2010, 05:22 PM Post #15
Posts: 3,818 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers Favorite Exercise? cycling	You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
	My 10% goal: My highest weight was : 275 Ultimate Goal: 145


sapphire	Jan 29 2010, 07:31 PM Post #16
Advanced Posts: 851 Group: VIP Member #5 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Custard apple, pomelo, plum Favorite Vegetable? Cucumber Favorite Exercise? Cross-trainer, kick-boxing Healthy Lifestyle Goal? 132 lbs with muscle tone; run my first 5k race	Congratulations, Teach! That's wonderful.



TeachX3	Jan 29 2010, 08:18 PM Post #17
Posts: 5,451 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	Nic & Sapphire! p/s: good to see you Sapphire!
	~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


TeachX3	Feb 5 2010, 09:06 AM Post #18
Posts: 5,451 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	No documentation of weigh in today... I am still up on the scale due to the bloat from the Wed/Thur 'free day' eating and it is not accurate weight, so I am postponing.
	~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


TeachX3	Feb 6 2010, 05:14 PM Post #19
Posts: 5,451 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	Quote: This is it! THIS is MY year ... to finally reach my goal! 2010 is the beginning of my 4th year working towards 135 pounds... 9 pounds to go! I'm done. My body is comfortable at 142 - 144 pounds and that is where I am going to stay for a while. Maybe a few weeks, or maybe even a few years, I am undecided... but I know it is what is best for me. To maintain and enjoy life without the added pressure of a pound up or down all the time. I am currently at 143 pounds and that satisfies me, my main goal now is to maintain at under 145 pounds. That means 145 is my HIGH weight (when I splurge and am bloated)... but closer to 142 is my chosen ideal weight. I used to be OBESE and I am now in the HEALTHY WEIGHT category according to BMI, I am happy with that for now. I do eventually want to try to lose a few more pounds (135 is my dream weight) but I will wait for when my body (and mind) are ready to continue that quest. Thank you for the support you each have given me over these years and I look forward to just being here for you!
	~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


NicC	Feb 7 2010, 04:54 PM Post #20
Posts: 3,818 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers Favorite Exercise? cycling	I think you are making a good decision, you'll lose those last few vanity pounds when you are ready but you have done your job getting to a healthier you! Edited by NicC, Feb 7 2010, 04:55 PM.
	My 10% goal: My highest weight was : 275 Ultimate Goal: 145


TeachX3	Feb 8 2010, 08:34 AM Post #21
Posts: 5,451 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	Nic!
	~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


shygemini	Feb 8 2010, 05:26 PM Post #22
Nutritionist Posts: 3,808 Group: Moderator Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	i think this is the best decision for you i am so happy for you! we are learning alot about this in my courses ... we all have a weight where our body is comfortable..and being at the lower end of the healthy BMI range is not ideal for everyone (and can actually lead to more health issues as you age). I think you are at a great point right now. yay!



TeachX3	Feb 9 2010, 12:35 AM Post #23
Posts: 5,451 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	Shy! You guys have all been so great... could not of done it without YOU ALL!!
	~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


sarahinparis	Feb 9 2010, 01:35 AM Post #24
Advanced Posts: 512 Group: VIP Member #22 Joined: June 4, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Usually seasonal, often organic, particular love of berries Favorite Vegetable? Usually seasonal, often oven roasted, rare are the veggies I don't like (fennel) Favorite Exercise? Elliptical with my iPod and magazines... Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Be a not-top size in France in regular stores (so about a US size 10)	Teach, I think this is a good thing too! Enjoy hanging out and having a normal life & judging your weight by the fit of your pants & what you can do instead of a number! You really are an inspiration to me!
	PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION. First big goal : farewell forever to 200+ Next milestone : wedding weight of 183 My Blog : http://3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/round


Joyful	Feb 9 2010, 09:17 AM Post #25
Advanced Posts: 1,103 Group: VIP Member #165 Joined: August 18, 2008 Favorite Fruit? banannas, berries, canteloupe, apples Favorite Vegetable? almost all vegetables Favorite Exercise? walking & hiking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? to reach a healthy weight and to lower my high colesterol	Teach!!


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