A lesson learned

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A lesson learned; Weight gain can be insightful!
Topic Started: Jun 19 2007, 01:36 AM (142 Views)
stormgirl	Jun 19 2007, 01:36 AM Post #1
Regular Posts: 464 Group: Friend Member #19 Joined: May 31, 2007	So I go on my hols and completely pig out...for instance one day I had the following... Arbys large meal with curly fries, a whole big bag of cheesy popcorn, 2 packs of cinnamon and brown sugar pop tarts, a pack of sweets, a pack of M&M's, a subway sandwich, half a cheeseburger and a portion of fries from TGI Fridays and copious amounts of root beer (and that was just one day!) So that gives you an idea about how I ate whilst I was away... I get home and see that 7 pounds have crept on...my jeans are tighter and I can see my stomach area looks bigger. I had one day where I felt seriously depressed and felt like I had let myself down and questioned whether I should just go with the flow and take some time out from the whole thing. But, for some reason, I feel really good now. OK I am 5 pounds heavier (2 dropped off almost immediately which I think were fluid retention) but it has not stopped me from getting back to my exercise as I know that I can get that new weight off quickly if I put my mind to it. This is huge progress for me....I feel happy that I have not let those extra pounds get me down. I am actually glad that I gained some weight as it has put things into perspective for me a little bit. I was def doing too much exercise before so am cutting back. I just wanted to share my positivity
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Cherriterri	Jun 19 2007, 07:11 AM Post #2
Advanced Posts: 1,273 Group: VIP Member #7 Joined: May 21, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Kiwi Favorite Vegetable? Brussels sprouts Favorite Exercise? walking, biking and swimming Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Hmmm, to complete and olympic length triathlon.	You are so awesome Stormgirl!! Great to keep things in perspective and not get stressed about 5 little pounds!!



TeachX3	Jun 19 2007, 07:29 AM Post #3
Elite Posts: 3,758 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Onions, Broccoli, Salads Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking & Playing w/ my Furry Babies Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be w/ having MS and to weigh between 140-144 pounds!	OH YES!! WOOOT I am sooo happy for you girl!!! for your healthy way of thought!! (and hope you had fun on holiday!! :D)
	-Dannielle • Age 41 • 5'5" • Medium Frame • Began: 01/17/07


shygemini	Jun 19 2007, 08:22 AM Post #4
Elite Posts: 3,129 Group: Super Mod 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!	you have the right attitude...not too down about the pounds but still wanting to get rid of them! exercise is great but anything done to excess can be damaging...if you get your body used to such high levels of fitness unless you keep it up it will treat the calories differently.. so i'm glad to hear you are changing your perspective a little



stormgirl	Jun 19 2007, 10:01 AM Post #5
Regular Posts: 464 Group: Friend Member #19 Joined: May 31, 2007	Thanks ladies! Yeah Shy I was painfully aware that over exercising can damage you ...taking a step back gives my muscles a rest and my mind! I am very driven person and will put my heart and soul into anything I do...that has helped me to succeed with the weight loss but it has also hindered me in that I probably took things too far at one point with the exercise. My brother was warning me that I could burn out if I didn't back away so thankfully I have. All a learning curve I guess I still love doing exercise though, just not so much of it!
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purrrple	Jun 25 2007, 03:34 PM Post #6
Advanced Posts: 1,199 Group: VIP Member #4 Joined: May 20, 2007	Good onya Stormy, take the good with the bad and stop all that exercise dammit, you're showing me up! B) I feel more alive now than I have been for the last week I wonder if I can get off my butt now and do some exercise :P



triscuitwafer	Jul 6 2007, 09:13 AM Post #7
Regular Posts: 290 Group: Friend Member #12 Joined: May 25, 2007	great Job! I really love your attitude!
	God said it. I believe it. That settles it. Katrina, age 29, 5'5", married, mom of 2


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