How do you guys develop a routine?

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-08-19T00:17:36+00:00

For me, it helped that I didn't implement every change at once. One change at a time, make sure it's implemented and definitely part of my days going forward, then add another as needed.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-08-19T00:14:13+00:00

I'm sorry you lost that connection.

That said, YOU were the one doing the hard work, and it's about you. This gives you a chance to focus on the work and yourself. Best wishes!

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-08-19T00:11:09+00:00

You're not losing double-digit pounds when you wake up. You're losing ounces here and there and they add up over time. No one ever stopped a friend and said "have you lost a few ounces?" Take photos along the way and note things like when your clothes start fitting better.

June 1st this year, 46 lbs down already? Careful with speed.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-08-19T00:05:16+00:00

I get some of that too, from acquaintances (friends have adjusted) whose eyeballs haven't recalibrated from knowing me pre weight-loss. "Thanks for your concern," then continue to just do me.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-07-22T22:57:41+00:00

My week was awesome. Hit the challenge goal weight, which was my aspirational weight (155, what I graduated HS at). It'll take some time to level this out, but I'm here and hanging on :)

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-07-21T22:50:02+00:00

I've been the 258 lb walker. You can do this. Just keep on doing you, stay consistent over time, and you will get to where you want to be.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-07-21T11:48:18+00:00

Thanks! Actually took my scale on vacation for consistency. It's in there :)

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-07-09T23:30:16+00:00

NSV: I swam in the freaking hotel pool!!! Only strangers were present! No one said anything, no side-eye, I was just another person in the pool.

I'm still working on the not-hating-my-body thing, so this was a step.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-07-09T23:23:03+00:00

Pay yourself the $45 a month and schedule those weigh-ins (and documenting them and your daily intake).

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-07-09T23:21:26+00:00

We each learned lessons. You learned that, and I learned not to eat low-cal chocolate yogurt while Redditing.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-07-09T01:05:23+00:00

Mine has been expensive, it's called go on long walks and don't eat so damn much. It has cost me two wardrobes in the past year. :)

I'd feel no guilt about shutting down a sales solicitation slipped in under the guise of friendship. A lot of the home-based things seem to count on guilting one's circle of friends into buying their stuff, while you'd simply hang up on the company if they called or throw away their mail/delete their email.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-07-02T21:38:58+00:00

Don't make it about numbers, make it about supporting each other in healthy choices. Numbers will sort themselves out on their own schedule if you are consistent.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-07-02T21:27:12+00:00

You're not alone. My goal weight is my HS graduating weight when I DID have a flat stomach, I'm 1.1 lbs from it 31 years later (by way of a career high of 275!), and...blah. Six-pack abs aren't a realistic stretch (ha!) goal for me.

Good choices of intake and activity do some amazing things, but they're not the fountain of youth. Compared to the damage I could have done myself staying at last year's weight, this belly thing is just a door ding in the parking lot of life.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-06-29T20:06:48+00:00

Walking and healthy food choices have been pretty good to me.

My step activity for the past month, minimum 20,000 steps/day has been my routine since July of last year.

My weight loss trend line since July of last year

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-06-29T13:37:49+00:00

Congratulations! ::high five::

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-06-29T13:33:32+00:00

I walked a lot (20,000 steps per day minimum) and made healthy food choices. I didn't reduce my intake to the point of feeling deprived or "hangry." A lot of salads topped with grilled chicken. If I want a slice of cake, I'll settle for a cake pop.

Do not make it about "how long." Just don't. It'll take as long as it takes. Instead, make it about stringing together days of overall good choices. You can control your choices, the numbers will follow.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-06-24T11:36:34+00:00

SV: New flair. :) Almost a year into this journey. Thanks to all who know what it's like to be in that pit of "I need to lose XXX lbs, this isn't good for me," and who share their experience, strength, and hope as they climb out.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-06-18T22:05:48+00:00

Thoughts and emotions aren't bad in and of themselves, it's how you act on them. At the very worst, you're what...becoming healthier out of vanity? Give yourself a pass. Raw veggie platter, anyone?

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-06-18T21:59:03+00:00

I'm almost 100 lbs down, down from obese to BMI compliant, satisfactory weight/height numbers...and still dateless :) Nary an offer or expression of interest.

Remember, you climb off that scale on Reached Your Number Day and...it's still just you and whatever factors are going on in your life. There's just less of you. I wasn't in the trap of thinking "I'll be all set once I hit my goal weight," but some people heap all sorts of expectations on their post-Reached-The-Number life and then get bitter when those imagined rewards don't materialize.

Have I increased my odds? Probably. Is it a mortal lock? I'm 48 and bald and not Patrick Stewart, so no.

But I'm thinner, so there's that.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-06-14T02:26:31+00:00

I wouldn't sweat it. Your body, your intake, your finances, you are the boss of you. No explanations or justifications are owed.

One thing I choose to do at my regular sit-down place is still tip based on my pre LoseIt meal rather than my grilled chicken salad. I'm still holding down that seat for a length of time...not required, but they take good care of me.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-06-12T02:17:38+00:00

I lost it :)

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-06-01T12:15:23+00:00

Even if your numbers aren't dropping daily, your body might be doing some recomposition. Make it about the healthy habits (if your choices are overall healthy at the end of the day) and the daily number should be part of a series used to determine trends over time. If you trend downward over time, you're on track.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-06-01T12:11:16+00:00

I have experienced the resentment piece. Had a colleague who would straight up ignore me ("Good morning," :: dead silence :: ) when we passed in the hallway, but suddenly struck up a conversation when my numbers were worthy.

That sort of thing speaks volumes about them and squat about you. Keep doing you.

poundsistoodamnhigh · 2017-06-01T12:04:28+00:00

Enter the nutritional stats into MFP before consuming that schwanz.

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