Comments | parsleigh: Further sagas of the diet and life in general

parsleigh

Further sagas of the diet and life in general

Oct 15, 2006 12:18

I know, it's been a while since I've posted. My intentions were to post at least once a week but life keeps getting in the way. The good news is that I hit the 30 pound mark last Tuesday on the diet "life style" program. The fact that I lost 1.9 pounds that week came as a bit of a surprise to me. You see, the week before GRR Martin was in town ( Read more... )

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tammylc October 16 2006, 01:11:03 UTC

Thanks for the update. I'd been wondering how you were doing. I think the question of why you at the lemon bars is an interesting one. I have had the same experience - thinking I was just going to eat one of something, but after having had a taste, going back for many more tastes than I should have. But I haven't ascribed any deep motives to the behavior other than, damn, that tasted good. But it is interesting how sometimes my willpower lets me stop at just one, and sometimes it doesn't.

Congrats on 30 lbs!

parsleigh October 17 2006, 01:28:35 UTC

Thanks. Sounds like you're doing pretty well too! Keep it up!

andpuff October 16 2006, 01:21:01 UTC

Yay on thirty pounds! That's great! Are you feeling the loss? When I lost my weight, my knees sort of sighed happily. *g*

I hear you about keeping snack foods in the house. If it's here, I eat it, all, so it just isn't allowed in. The beloved works in town at least three days a week so she gets her junk food high then.

The crochetting is also a good weight loss assist since if your hands are busy you're less likely to put food in your mouth just for something to do. Me, I knit.

parsleigh October 17 2006, 01:35:26 UTC

I'm noticing that I feel better. I just got back from the gym and I managed to do the circuit of machines. I find that I'm taking it really slow because I'm afraid of hurting something...I've had issues with a shoulder and wrist and I'm worried that I might stress something. I going to talk to the fitness person at my meeting tomorrow to see if there are some machines I should avoid. I think just the fact that I managed to go, despite getting out of work late and it raining and all...I spent an hour there so that was pretty good.

I'm not snacking but I am stealing spoons off peanut butter sometimes. I've yet to start crochetting....I'm all prepared with supplies but haven't sat down to begin. I used to knit as a kid...I don't remember how to do that, either.

parsleigh October 17 2006, 01:55:57 UTC

Thanks...I'm going to share that with my group leader...

haniaw October 16 2006, 15:53:09 UTC

Sounds like you are making great progress...congratulations on the 30 pounds. I think we all have certain trigger foods that we somehow can't resist. Mine is potato chips ( ... )

parsleigh October 17 2006, 01:38:55 UTC

I think its great that you lost weight in France...Steve did, too when we went. I just didn't gain anything, which was a boon. I know that the only way to keep weight off without starving myself is to get into the habit of exercising regularly. I know people who are so used to it that they feel funny when they don't go to the gym. I'm hoping that some day I'll get that way. (Not holding my breath, though).

Guilt, Shame, Resentment and Crochet ontology101 October 16 2006, 22:58:42 UTC

It was Friday night's toffee bars for me, Denise. Sigh ( ... )

Re: Guilt, Shame, Resentment and Crochet parsleigh October 17 2006, 01:54:53 UTC

I think you have to not keep thinking about what everyone else can do and you can't do...that way lies madness. I've always been around people who were smaller than me and who could eat without gaining and I always wished I could do that. I don't think I've ever resented someone for it, though I think I might resent the fates or my body that keeps me from being able to do the same. I have always had trouble motivating myself to do what is necessary. I'm not really sure why it is working this time and never did before. I think it has to do with the kids being gone and thinking about what my life will be like as I get older if I can't do things because I'm too fat, or too old, or too sick or out of shape. I also can't blame the kids for why I can't go to the gym or why I have to keep snacks around the house. I think I'm analyzing too much for my own good....

I love the book and I hope to start something soon.

davidschroth October 17 2006, 02:50:35 UTC

Sounds like progress is being made. I congratulate you on maintaining momentum.

I think it's good that you joined the rec center. Taking it slow is a good idea. I'd recommend light work through the muscle pain, but that's just because if I don't work through the "just starting" muscle pain, I never develop the habit of exercising.

davidschroth October 19 2006, 01:18:47 UTC

I talked to the fitness counselor at the rec center today and he is faxing something to my dr to see if I have restrictions. I decided to go today and use the other equipment...the eliptical, recumbant bike and treadmill. I felt like I worked out a lot more than when I used the weight machines. I may use this stategy for a bit until I figure out how to avoid injuring my shoulder and wrist. Thanks for the adice.