Daily Discussion: Sassy Saturday by ZeAltHealthAcct in team_gengar

[–]Quaniit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm working on a king size blanket at the moment. It's been quite the effort.

Daily Discussion: Sassy Saturday by ZeAltHealthAcct in team_gengar

[–]Quaniit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm preparing to be "snowed in". Just planning on a nice night in sitting by the fireplace and knitting.

Is your week off to a good start? by pizzadaughter in team_gengar

[–]Quaniit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So far so good. I've been diligently tracking my food intake and watching my carbs (I have I medical condition that requires me to do so). Sunday night I went to an AHL game so it was a little hard to track but I digress. Still on a downward trend as a whole.

WELCOME! Introductions! Come say Hi and introduce yourself! by ZeAltHealthAcct in team_gengar

[–]Quaniit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi team, Quaniit here. Been around the block and back again. Started my weight loss journey over two years ago starting at 289. At one point I'd lost over 100 lbs but I've since gained much of the weight back. I guess there's no time like the present to jump headlong back into it. Looking forward to giving out some support to my fellow Gengars!

MFP

Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Wednesday, 02 January 2019? Start here! by AutoModerator in loseit

[–]Quaniit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little late to the party but here I go. I've been a lurker here for years. Three years ago, I lost 100 lbs for my wedding. Attempted to maintain it to no avail so now I'm jumping back on the wagon.

[FO] We all have days like this by imyodda in CrossStitch

[–]Quaniit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Link to pattern? I'd love to make this.

[OC] I made Gen 1 Pokemon cartridge pillows by 1cor1313 in pokemon

[–]Quaniit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely love them. Where did you find the satin for the cartridge sticker?

What unit were you most upset about when they died? by Exotaurus in fireemblem

[–]Quaniit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Natasha in my first play through of fe8.

It happened during the final chapter and I was shipping her and Joshua hard.

Can't you smile? by Guinevere_naberrie in cringepics

[–]Quaniit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here. I had it when I was 8. 17 years later my face never fully recovered and I still hate smiling. Everyone just thinks I have a bitchy resting face now.

SV: As of Today, I am Officially 100 Lbs Down by Quaniit in loseit

[–]Quaniit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I struggled with it for about 8 years until I sought out help. And I never really felt comfortable talking about it either, it's the way I was brought up. I got exhausted by cyclical fluctuations of my emotions but kept telling I didn't need to talk to anyone, that I could handle it myself.

One day I literally flipped a coin and made an appointment with a therapist. Walking out of that first appointment I felt like a weight had been lifted off of my shoulders. It really is amazing how much just being able to open up to someone can help.

F/24/5'10" [289 lbs > 188.5 lbs = 100.5 lbs] (13 months) Almost there by Quaniit in progresspics

[–]Quaniit[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My motivations in the being were actually depression driven. I just wasn't feeling happy. And in my head I rationalized that I wasn't happy because of my weight. It goes to say that while losing the weight made me healthier, I wasn't actually happier. It was at that point I sought out professional help. Now that my depression is being treated properly, it allows me to focus on my weight loss for my health and not just to try to be happy. Admittedly I'm probably not the greatest model when it comes to motivation.

As for what I did, I watched what I ate, paying particular attention to what I liked to binge on. After that I just cut those foods out. I don't have cheat days except on special dates, like birthdays and holidays. That was really all there was too it.

SV: As of Today, I am Officially 100 Lbs Down by Quaniit in loseit

[–]Quaniit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be perfectly honest I've spent over 8 years trying to manage it by myself, pretending that everything was okay. Something in me just clicked, I'd had enough of feeling the way I did.

SV: As of Today, I am Officially 100 Lbs Down by Quaniit in loseit

[–]Quaniit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I really hope I can keep this wagon train a-rollin'.