i have now done something i would never in a million years thought that i would have done. i am doing something "organizational" to lose weight that isn't a group class. i wouldn't even feel the need to say anything on here for a couple reasons, but then i said, "screw it" because i'm just so excited about it. first off, i didn't want to hear the lectures about how i "really didn't need to lose weight". i know my body...i'm over the stint i did with an eating disorder years ago and in order for me to be the optimal me...i feel that i need to shed some extra packaging. secondly, i also didn't want to hear about how what i'm doing is a glorified version of what i could figure out on my own. i get that....i'm a smart cookie, and especially when it comes to food. i can count calories with the best of them. i wanted to do something to get some idea of portion control in to the scheme of things. i fully also understand that me in a weight loss program is strictly a psychological, mind thing. so, if i can play some tricks on my head...i'm good with that.
anyway, i started today...i am so elated. most of all, because i was NEVER hungry throughout the day, as i typically am. i was shocked. i'll keep you updated on progress. kudos to nilsa on guiding me through some programs WITHOUT judgements...you "got" me!
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i have now done something i would never in a million years thought that i would have done. i am doing something "organizational" to lose weight that isn't a group class. i wouldn't even feel the need to say anything on here for a couple reasons, but then i said, "screw it" because i'm just so excited about it. first off, i didn't want to hear the lectures about how i "really didn't need to lose weight". i know my body...i'm over the stint i did with an eating disorder years ago and in order for me to be the optimal me...i feel that i need to shed some extra packaging. secondly, i also didn't want to hear about how what i'm doing is a glorified version of what i could figure out on my own. i get that....i'm a smart cookie, and especially when it comes to food. i can count calories with the best of them. i wanted to do something to get some idea of portion control in to the scheme of things. i fully also understand that me in a weight loss program is strictly a psychological, mind thing. so, if i can play some tricks on my head...i'm good with that.
anyway, i started today...i am so elated. most of all, because i was NEVER hungry throughout the day, as i typically am. i was shocked. i'll keep you updated on progress. kudos to nilsa on guiding me through some programs WITHOUT judgements...you "got" me!
anyway, i started today...i am so elated. most of all, because i was NEVER hungry throughout the day, as i typically am. i was shocked. i'll keep you updated on progress. kudos to nilsa on guiding me through some programs WITHOUT judgements...you "got" me!
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Oh yay! Glad you found a program that works for you! Can't wait to hear updates!
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November 10, 2009 at 7:00 AM
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Well, my first thought WAS "She doesn't look like she needs to lose weight" but i understand the personal comfort zone thing.
I struggled with anorexia as a teen & in my twenties (tho not severe) & never realized what that was doing to my metabolism so that when i did begin to eat more "normally" the flip side is weight gain. I've had problems with that for a long time now. So i completely understand trying to stay at a normal weight but eat healthy.
I think whatever you need to do for motivation - some folks do well with groups, others on specific diets, etc. - is a good thing.
My only concern with a group is that often what they recommend for a healthy diet is not. http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/search?q="food+pyramid"
All that blah blah blah is to say, i'm not judging you, don't think anyone else would. -
November 10, 2009 at 8:05 AM
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yeah. As I posted before I had a wierd flirtation with anorexia in my teens too. It was more of a mental health issue than it was a body image issue. Once I put the things in my life that were out of order back together, I never had that problem again.
I totally get the personal comfort level thing. I recently lost about 8 pounds which, doesn't sound like much, but it is when you're 4'11". I didn't like the way I looked in my vacation pictures that I took back in July so my goal was not necessarily to lose weight but to feel good about my body again. Just making excersize and healthy foods a priority again gave me a boost with out even looking at the scale(I don't own one and won't keep one in my house). So I hear you my dear. Just make sure you eat plenty of veggies and good protiens. Don't over-excersize but by the first week I bet you'll start to feel really great. Keep us posted.
Also I don't know if this helps, but I took a before and after picture just to keep me motivated. I can't post them though because I won't post pix of myself in my bathing suit-no way..... -
November 10, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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Oh yay! Glad you found a program that works for you! Can't wait to hear updates!
Well, my first thought WAS "She doesn't look like she needs to lose weight" but i understand the personal comfort zone thing.
I struggled with anorexia as a teen & in my twenties (tho not severe) & never realized what that was doing to my metabolism so that when i did begin to eat more "normally" the flip side is weight gain. I've had problems with that for a long time now. So i completely understand trying to stay at a normal weight but eat healthy.
I think whatever you need to do for motivation - some folks do well with groups, others on specific diets, etc. - is a good thing.
My only concern with a group is that often what they recommend for a healthy diet is not. http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/search?q="food+pyramid"
All that blah blah blah is to say, i'm not judging you, don't think anyone else would.
yeah. As I posted before I had a wierd flirtation with anorexia in my teens too. It was more of a mental health issue than it was a body image issue. Once I put the things in my life that were out of order back together, I never had that problem again.
I totally get the personal comfort level thing. I recently lost about 8 pounds which, doesn't sound like much, but it is when you're 4'11". I didn't like the way I looked in my vacation pictures that I took back in July so my goal was not necessarily to lose weight but to feel good about my body again. Just making excersize and healthy foods a priority again gave me a boost with out even looking at the scale(I don't own one and won't keep one in my house). So I hear you my dear. Just make sure you eat plenty of veggies and good protiens. Don't over-excersize but by the first week I bet you'll start to feel really great. Keep us posted.
Also I don't know if this helps, but I took a before and after picture just to keep me motivated. I can't post them though because I won't post pix of myself in my bathing suit-no way.....
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