Tamera M.
It really does work! March 11, 2007
Mar 11, 2007
Exercise! It really does work. I have been making a point of getting some type of walking/exercise in at least every other day. I try to go at least 20 minutes, and I just do it at a regular pace. (not speed walking!) Sometimes I bring my son and little doggy, and the other times I just enjoy listening to my ipod by myself! It feels great knowing I am doing something that will benefit me for my future new body! I truly think that exercise is the secret! I have lost many pounds (100 lbs twice!) on Optifast! Optifast really does make you lose weight (if you stick to it,) and the pounds just melt off of you, BUT if you don't exercise and eat right, all the weight comes back, plus more. I know! Been there, done that! I am also eating alot healthier. If I can't do it now, when will I? So, all in all, I have lost a couple of pounds this week and I feel great!
Trying to do the right thing! March 3, 2007
Mar 03, 2007
Ok! So, I've tried exercising! Yesterday I went on a 20 minute walk. It made me feel good inside that I did the "right" thing. Today, I worked in the front yard since we are having some nicer weather. Tomorrow, I will be going with my best friend to the swap meet to walk and talk. It is our outlet! I have to keep on telling myself that I am important, and to a make a better life for myself (and family.) I need to do all the right things before surgery, because if I don't do them now, what makes me think I can do them AFTER surgery. I want to be able to eat without worrying about portion control, fats, etc. I am trying to eat healthier foods. I still have to work on my portions though. I think that is the hardest. I am so used to just eating a large amount on my plate and finishing it, even if I am very full. What I now have to do is learn to listen to my stomach (not an easy thing to do!) and know that 1/2 a cup of rice is a good amount, not 1 1/2 cups of rice. I am one of those people that lives very black and white. If I am doing the things I am supposed to be doing, I feel great, if not, I feel upset. It is so important that I take control, and lose this weight. I have to lose 10% by June 30th, 2007, and I am having a hard time of it. I am drinking 64 oz (most times) of crystal lite, trying to NOW get in some exercise, and eating healthier. Hopefully I see some results soon. Talk about a plateau, I haven't even had the surgery yet, and I am worried about the stall. Wish me luck!
Contemplation Time! February 28
Feb 28, 2007
Well, it has been a small "cheatful" day. I went to my WLS group on Tuesday night, and was disappointed to see I had not lost any weight! I am drinking my 64oz of water (OK Crystal lite!) It's too cold to drink plain water! And I am eating healthy about 75 - 80% of the time. I am trying not to be too perfect with my diet before my surgery because I do not want to binge. I'm sure you all know that same ole story! I was contemplating going on Optifast again, just to get down about 15 lbs, but I want to do it the right way. Healthy foods and exercise! That is actually what I am missing! The Exercise! I know I have to exercise, but of curse (COURSE I mean. Must be a Freudian slip) there is an excuse for every time I think I need to exercise. It is too cold out there, even for sunny southern California (San Diego) It has been raining! Ugh! Too cold to go outside and heaven forbid get warm by exercising! Oh well, tomorrow is a new day, and I intend to eliminate all simple carbs out of my diet. No white rice, only brown. No ciabatta rolls. Eat plentiful amounts of vegies and fruits! And Exercise! I know, just do it!
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