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I’m Lori and I need to start walking the walk… I’m tired of always searching for the “diet” to help me lose the weight. I have spent so much time and soooo much money searching for the right diet, Weight Watchers, South Beach, Best Life blah, blah, blah and I am really sick and tired of it.
For the first time in my entire 46 years of life, my doc told me that she wants me to lose 20 pounds.... No one ever told me I was overweight. I was mortified and then depressed for the past few months over it. I have til July to lose this weight and I am now determined to do something about it. I have developed some really aweful habit over the past year that I will have to break if I am to be successful in my weight loss journey. I am hoping that I will find the motivation here to help me through the tough times.
So, yesterday was my first day of the challenge. I took my dog Tess for a walk around the lake. Even though it was Easter and I didn’t eat all that well, I did get my exercise in which is going to be my focus for the next few weeks. I am hoping and praying that the weight will eventually fall off.
Habits are just that.... habits..... We have good ones and bad ones.... All you have to do is replace the bad one’s you’ve developed to get you where you are today, to good ones for the new you!
You will get there.... just remember..... each day, you make decisions.... ask yourself “How do I want to feel” before making them and you will find yourself making better choices, until the bad habits naturally turn to good....
Welcome to the forum Lori!! You’ve come to the right place to get motivation. The first place you should look is the Then and Now Full Body Photo Challenge Thread. Sorry I haven’t yet figured how to include a link here for you, but start on the Forum Home page - go to the Inspire Yourself Section - then the Real Results from real people and finally the Then and Now…
Welcome, Lori. Scott has said it so many times I think I have “Take a step and repeat” engraved into my head.
For me the shift in thought that made a big difference was that I was going to focus on the exercise and on getting stronger. I figured the weight loss would come as a side benefit--and it has. I try to make smart choices with my food but my main food goal is to eat things that are healthy.
The whole procedure has been successful for me--although it has taken me two years to get where I am now. Of course, those two years would have passed no matter what I was doing.
For me the shift in thought that made a big difference was that I was going to focus on the exercise and on getting stronger. I figured the weight loss would come as a side benefit--and it has. I try to make smart choices with my food but my main food goal is to eat things that are healthy.
Good luck to you.
It’s funny you mentioned that you focus on the exercise more than the food. I think that was my turning point also. A few days ago I said to myself “Why am I focusing so much on something that at this point in time, is totally not working for me. So that’s when I decided to join the 100 day challenge and become a premium member. I figure if I can just get my exercise in every day, eventually the weight will slowly come off. Once I start seeing some success, the food will be much easier to manage.
Lots of errands to do today but I am planning on making it home to bring Tess for at least a 20 minute walk. Can’t wait for this weather to warm up some so my walks will be more enjoyable.
Ended up going for a 50 minute walk with Tess. I need to watch her tender paws. Feel really great today. Listened to Scott’s Cardio Challenge to keep me going. Beautiful sunny day but a bit chilly.
Days Totals:
75 minutes Yoga
50 minute walk
Exercise Total: 220 minutes
Calories Eaten: 1947
Ate, actually drank, too many calories. I really need to keep the wine consumption to a minimum. Will try harder tomorrow.
Today is going to be a tough day for exercise.... I will be moving quite a bit at work and then I have a meeting right after, followed by lots of kids activities. Won’t get home til after 7, feed kids.....Ikes, I’m setting myself up to fail already. I will try to fit in some light weight lifting while watching American Idol tonight.....
I will really try to eat as clean as possible today to make up for the lack of exercise.
Just weighed myself and I’m down a bit…
Days Totals:
Rest Day
Exercise Total: 220
Calories Eaten: 1890
Still high on my calories so I know that I have to ditch my wine with dinner during the week because it’s making me not make wise choices for food and the amount of food that I eat along with making me lazy with exercise. I will do better tomorrow.
You’re doing great Lori and you’ll find lots of great support from everyone here. Good job on your workouts this week. Tom has given you some great advice that I can use too. Thanks for that Tom! I also need to work on my “self talk”. I think everyone does this and I’m sure we’re thinking “If I say I’ll try then it leaves room for failure.” We’re not just gonna try it, we’re gonna do it. Right?!! Yes! Keep up the good work Lori.
Had a really busy day today. I did manage to go to my power yoga class. Felt great. I am always amazed at how great I feel after my yoga class. The instructor asked me how I was doing and that she enjoys seeing me come at least twice a week. I told her that I have noticed some major changes with my back and also with my bathroom habits. Not a great conversation piece but I had been chronically constipated all of my 46 years of life. This is the first time in my life that I am “regular” without the use of laxatives. It’s truely amazing. I think all the twisting and different postures are really doing it for me along with my high fiber cereal and blueberries every morning.
So, here’s my numbers:
Days Totals:
Exercise: 75 minutes power yoga
Exercise Total: 295
I can’t believe that in less than one week I have already racked up over 4 hours of exercising. I truely believe that I need to keep focusing on the movement every day vs. the food at this point. I need to make it a habit and then work on my next habit, food.
I am on day 50 of my 100 day challenge, and some days, I don’t feel like I’m making a difference. This morning, I went into the kitchen for break. One of the ladies I work with says, “Wow! You have lost some weight!” I couldn’t believe it! I don’t see much a difference in my body, but I feel a slight difference in my clothes. It really is working! I keep telling myself, I’m my worst critic. Just because I can’t see it, doesn’t mean there aren’t visible results. You’re doing great!
