Help. Need help to get back on the weight loss wagon.Anyone got spare time?

[Theresaela]

Hi.  Got my Fitbit and i love it.  Not sure what has happened.  I love seeing the steps go up.  I love the sleep info.    The food is a challenge as have to add a lot in but dont seem to be motivated to do this.  

My food was organised and i weight was constant.  I was starting to walk/jog in the gym that i was loving but for some reason just fell off the wagon.

Not going to gym. (Going monday with a friend)  Food prep gone and eating rubbish.   Ahhhh

Mission in the next 4 weeks to hit my 10.000 steps a day.  Plan and eat my great food,  Drink at least 1 lt of water a day and go to the gym twice a week.  

Can anyone spare me the time to say Hi every now and then.   

x Tres x

[sheris]

hi all,

good morning from sunny massachusetts!  i love that we are from all over, but have come together for a common goal.  it's so funny, because the past few days, if i'm just standing talking w. a co worker, i've been taking steps...forward, backward..easy to say...i'm OBSESSED w/ my step count 🙂  i walk while brushing my teeth, too...yes, scary i know!  i did get in 15,000 steps yesterday, but i'm not so convinced at the accuracy...hmmm...i'll have to do some research.

t - i would feel the same if all the food entered was in european form...i generally eat the same for bfast and sometimes lunch...so once i entered it once, it pulls right up when i start to type in the name.  it's worth the time, though.....to keep cals in check also.

well, daylight savings, although only one hour, has me late this morning...totally overslept - it's so dark and cozy still at 630am....

hope everyone has a great day.  we can do this! 

talk soon

sheri

[Theresaela]

Sheri thats a good idea. keeping the feet moving. I also not sure how accurite it is but at least I'm moving. 🙂

will spent time filling in the food i eat and keep it simple i think.

ok. finishing lunch then off with the dog for a walk. 🙂

have fun all


Theresa Lawrie-Ashton
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[Olly38]

Hi Theresa,

You should look into using MyFitnessPal for logging your food intake. They have had everything I have ever tried in there. You can then link it to your Fitbit account, and the calories etc will sync between them.

[Theresaela]

Myfitnesspal I have. Thanks do much. Will look into it. X

[sheris]

GREAT idea!!

my fitness pal is easy w/ extensive menu options 🙂

[Theresaela]

working on it Sheris.  Im sure this will work better.  🙂

[lindap5]

Tomorrow is a new day, don't think about how badly you have done in the past.  Start over now. Start with one or two little things don't try to change everything at once it makes it too hard.  Try logging your food, see how much you are eating.  Log everything don't leave anything out, it is quite a eye opener.  Then add your excersise.  Just take it one meal, one day at a time.

You can do it!!

[Theresaela]

Thank u so much for your support. The community is great.
I have started to break down the days.
More movement, more water.
Need to focus more on intake. 🙂
Thanks again.
Tres.

[lindap5]

I am trying to get back myself, its really hard.  You make strides and have one bad day and it seems you undo all of your good work.  It takes patience, which somtimes i don't have much of.    But having the fitbit on my wrist seems to be a good remininder for me to try to stick with it. 

We can do it!!

[Theresaela]

I agree the fitbit does remind me.
Also these wonderful emails of support.
Yes I agree. We can do it. 🙂
Tres.

[SkyeF]

I haven't been keeping to my calorie goals... anything seems to be able to set me off eating. I can even binge on healthy foods! Does anyone use any simple, effective tricks to force themselves to be able to take a step back and think long term? I've tried logging my foods or going for a walk but I still obsess over food. ROAR!

[sheris]

i totally know what you mean!  i've eaten an entire bag of baby carrots in one sitting...who does that??? 🙂

anyway...nighttime, emotional eating is my downfall.  i know it, yet continue in the same harmful patterns.  a few nights, i'll take the laptop and go to my bedroom, instead of sitting on the couch.  i am physically removed from being so close to the kitchen.  i keep telling myself that after i put my kiddos to sleep, i will exercise...but it hasn't happened yet....though i can often be found pacing back and forth, to get my step count up! 

i don't know the answer.  that's also my biggest challenge.

you're not alone...and we can kick this habit!! 🙂

[SkyeF]

Man I'm so much like you in terms of eating pattern! I can be really good throughout the day with little effort. I don't feel like eating and don't feel any crazy urges. But once it's nighttime I just start fantasizing about food and obsess over food. It's crazy. I totally blew today's budget and logged up 3500kcals, with almost 3000kcal being consumed at night. Feeling guilty but keep reminding myself that tomorrow is a new day. On a positive note, I weighed myself today and found out I've lost 1kg (2.2lbs)! It's been the first time my weight has budged in almost 3 months! It's a nice boost and makes me more motivated to carry on even if I keep falling off the wagon. Keep it up Sheris!!!

[Theresaela]

I have decided to get the steps and exercise and water sorted and in a
habit and when comfortable with that add in the food.
Today's mission I think was to see how much cake I could eat. I did
really well as well as justifying that it was ok coz I walked nearly 14000
steps. Lol
So stepps and water tomorrow and now looking at myfitnesspal about food.
Yep keeping going. Have to my boys bought it for me and they keep asking
how its going.
Please keep chatting. All for one and all that.
Tres.

[sheris]

skye-i can't even get on the scale! i'm too scared.  i know i've gained weight in the past year by the way my clothes fit 😞  but i just can't bring myself to see that number - ugh!  congrats on your loss...that's great!

where does everyone live?  i know we are on both sides of the pond, and i'm really enjoying reading all the posts.  i live a bit north of boston, massachusetts, usa.  it snowed again today...i'm just done w/ winter!!

hope everyone has a good night

sheri

[Olly38]

Hi Sheri. I know it's hard, but getting on the scales is the first step to losing weight. Once you know how much you need to lose, you can set targets for yourself and work towards them. I was appauled at my weight when I weighed, but I've managed to lose 42 lbs since the new year. You can do it, just make that start.

[lindap5]

I agree you need to get on the scale and see where you are.  That may be the catalysist to get you started back on the right path.  It's hard to change habits that you have had for so long, but we all know you that it's as much will power as it is in your head and heart. 

I am so tired of being the fat friend or the fat sister i want to be the hot friend or hot sister.  I want my husband to be proud to walk in a room with me!!  I have to remind myself of these things everyday just to stay on track.

I also live north of Boston and i love to walk the lake in wakefield (when the weather is good of course).  Its a great 5 mile walk and there are always plenty of people there.

Linda

[SkyeF]

Sheri I know exactly how you feel. I was avoiding the scales for about two months after all the holiday eating. When I finally got on it was I relieved to see that I'd somehow managed to maintain the weight loss from before Christmas! I think a lot of it was due to the fact that I had my Fitbit on everyday and was travelling - so I got to walk so much while eating absolutely whatever I wanted. Oh yes, I'm currently in Bristol, England!

[sheris]

ok...i'll get on the scale today....wish me strength.

i know it's just a number, and it is what it is, and there's no sense being in denial....but i know the number is going to be a lot biggerthan i think it will be....  

but it's the first step....then i'm going to get dressed and go out for a walk!!

happy saturday to all

sheri

[SkyeF]

All the way Sheri!!! The weather is lovely today in Bristol, so I shall be going out for a walk too. Have a fantastic weekend and don't worry too much about what the scales says - just objective information/data that's all. 🙂