The Diet/Self-Improvement Thread

[zeebs]

Nice job with your total weight loss! You will get right back on track, I just know it!

I have been trying to exercise more and today I found a great video on Netflix for people with chronic pain. I think I might be able to stick with this one because it focuses a lot on the mental aspect of yoga practice.

[karen]

You're still doing wonderfully! It's so hard to resist temptation during the holidays when people are handing you cookies right and left. I've gained too- and am back to super strict diet until my size 12's fit better.

@Zeebs- Thank you so much for posting about Netflix! I just did the Chronic Pain yoga video and it was just what I needed. I'm sore, tired, and the most relaxed I've been in a while. Namaste.

[nomi_happy]

Hi All!

I'm new on this thread and I've been rather shy about posting - but you gals are so supportive and that's just what I need to get back on the weight-loss wagon. I was the fittest in my freshman year of high school, 4.5 years ago and weighed 50 kilos (I'm only 158cm). I got there because I had an intense summer training with the ex-coach of the Chinese national swim team and eating VERY mindfully, started eating veggies and cut back on sugar, the basics. I kept at around 51-52 kilos for about a year but then slowly gained to about 55 kilos til HS grad. Now, in year 2 of university, I've gained to 60 kilos!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk about freshman 15 Swimming isn't very big at my university and I've been miserable there... I hated the school. Comfort food was always within reach and I have a weakness for bubble tea and other snacks. I'm about a US size 6 now but would like to go back to a 2 or 4. Of course these sizes vary depending on the brand...

So now! I will go back on a diet. I don't think I can replicate the summer with the crazy coach, but I will exercise 5-6 times a week, even if it's just going for a jog or a dip. I'm pretty good with drinking water, but over this past year I've started drinking other stuff too (I used to basically only drink water). As for cutting sugar - perhaps I'll limit myself to one sweet treat to twice every week? How does that sound? Carbs... This is a difficult one. I don't like salad too much because there aren't very creative ones here - basically pale lettuce and mayo or thousand island (I don't live in the US or Europe). Veggies will be a must with dinner and I'll try to incorporate them for lunch as well (usually our cafeteria lunch consists of something over rice, and that something consists of veggies as a sidenote, if at all). A piece of fruit with breakfast and for snacking on. This sound healthy? Anything I'm missing? Y'all are so inspiring, following this thread ups my motivation already

[Ghost]

Hey all

yes another week, another weight in and I'm so thrilled that in a week I've lost 5lb (2.3 kg) - yipppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeee I've lost almost all my xmas weight

I'd just like to send this out to the web-verse, but rosemary conley, you're 60 (something) years old and you rock!!!!!

And I'd like to thank the whole SN board for all you encouragement this past year. You guys are brill!!!!! I get very excited after my weigh in's to post my lost (or gain lol) here. Especially you Karen I'd like to thank you, for not only giving me a place to feel comfortable to post my weight loss (gain) but for your encouragement over the pass year. Not to mention your products giving me enough courage to change my life for a more healthier and confident one Also a great big thanks and bear hug to the SN Crew for their special behind-the-scene work you guys do so well

My love and hugs to you all
Sarah
XOXO

[Ghost]

Hi all

It is weigh day today and I don't think this is right but according to the scales I've gained 3lb in a week How that can happen with what I'm eating, impossible!!!

but ah wells, just more of an incentive to work harder

fingers crossed for next week

[karen]

I think I owe you a big thank you! It's really inspiring to see what one woman can do when she sets her mind to it. It's a rare thing to see someone achieve what you have, and I hope that you're proud of yourself- because you should be. I simply cannot wait to read your best seller because no one has ever written a diet book from an actual dieter's perspective.

That scale has to be wrong this week...I know that some scales don't measure right if someone's talking on a cell phone or using a microwave (we had a scale like that at the office)- or if they're not sitting on a completely level surface. Of course, if it had said that you lost another 5 lbs I'd say it was perfectly calibrated.

[JenW]

I am with Karen...you are truly an inspiration. As for the scale, I bet if you weighed in tomorrow, it would show something different. I know I have enough of a water fluctuation to show up like that at times. It is frustrating, but I admire your attitude about it.

Keep up the great work. This is just a tiny bump along the way.......

[sewwies]

Well done Sarah I just don't know how you've managed to keep it up for so long! You must have willpower of steel!!! Can you send some my way I think I've put on a few turkey's worth and just can't seem to get back in to it... ho hum! I weigh myself on my wii fit and my weight ]can go up or down on that about 5lbs in a day and you'd think that'd be accurate (then it asks you to explain yourself.. *guilt!*).

Water retention can really add to weight, and muscle building's a big one too. When I went through my gym phase I put on weight but lost inches, the waistbands's the best measure!

Well done again you're an inspiration!

[Ghost]

I think I owe you a big thank you! It's really inspiring to see what one woman can do when she sets her mind to it. It's a rare thing to see someone achieve what you have, and I hope that you're proud of yourself- because you should be. I simply cannot wait to read your best seller because no one has ever written a diet book from an actual dieter's perspective.

That scale has to be wrong this week...I know that some scales don't measure right if someone's talking on a cell phone or using a microwave (we had a scale like that at the office)- or if they're not sitting on a completely level surface. Of course, if it had said that you lost another 5 lbs I'd say it was perfectly calibrated.

Karen: you nearly brought me to tears, thank you so much for your encouragment. Yeah I'm in talks to appear on oprah - teehee Yes I agree the scale must have been having an off day (and if I lost another 5lb I'd say they were okay too - teehee)

I am with Karen...you are truly an inspiration. As for the scale, I bet if you weighed in tomorrow, it would show something different. I know I have enough of a water fluctuation to show up like that at times. It is frustrating, but I admire your attitude about it.

Keep up the great work. This is just a tiny bump along the way.......

Jen: Yes I hope it's water fluctuation too, but keep our fingers crossed for me next week just in case . Truth is it's me just being stubborn. I'm angry at those scale so I'm gonna show them something next week.

Well done Sarah I just don't know how you've managed to keep it up for so long! You must have willpower of steel!!! Can you send some my way I think I've put on a few turkey's worth and just can't seem to get back in to it... ho hum! I weigh myself on my wii fit and my weight ]can go up or down on that about 5lbs in a day and you'd think that'd be accurate (then it asks you to explain yourself.. *guilt!*).

Water retention can really add to weight, and muscle building's a big one too. When I went through my gym phase I put on weight but lost inches, the waistbands's the best measure!

Well done again you're an inspiration!

Hey Sarah: Willpower of steel or sheer stubborness of steel, you be the judge. Anyway I like to think I have balls of steel, not that I have any - I just like saying balls. Any who balls of steel vibes coming your way Sarah. Don't used them up all in one place - teehee

Yeah thats it muscle, all you ladies sure know how to make a girl feel better. Thanks for all your enouragement and compliments guys
have a great weekend

And remember I weigh on the scales, thay do not weigh me!!!!! LOL

[sewwies]

Hehe I'll put those balls to some good use I was all ready to be good today, then my dad popped down to Brum with a load of cream cakes, oh dear... but I only ate half of one and gave the rest to my housemates! Go me (kind of!)! Though my step mum packed me a load of fish so it's half healthy