the 2011 mid-year diet resolution thread

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  • 81
    81 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    megatron wrote:
    The 81 wrote:
    i don't think i will ever lose a pound. walked all over san fran, came home, jumped on the scale and nothing had changed. :x

    it takes time to notice results. you can lose a pound going to the bathroom. i'd get on the scale after 2 weeks to notice any real changes. you gotta be patient

    you would think 100 miles of walking up and down hills would have been worth something more than sore feet :x
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  • megatron
    megatron Posts: 3,420
    did you try parting the sea?
  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    The 81 wrote:
    megatron wrote:
    The 81 wrote:
    i don't think i will ever lose a pound. walked all over san fran, came home, jumped on the scale and nothing had changed. :x

    it takes time to notice results. you can lose a pound going to the bathroom. i'd get on the scale after 2 weeks to notice any real changes. you gotta be patient

    you would think 100 miles of walking up and down hills would have been worth something more than sore feet :x

    Sometimes it takes a few days after activity. Especially if you're not drinking a ton of water. Your body holds on to it. I weigh myself daily too. It's encouraging no matter how much everyone says not to. On the flip side, like this it's also bummy when it doesn't move. Drink a lot of water today and see what it says tomorrow!
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  • haffajappa
    haffajappa British Columbia Posts: 5,955
    The 81 wrote:
    megatron wrote:
    The 81 wrote:
    i don't think i will ever lose a pound. walked all over san fran, came home, jumped on the scale and nothing had changed. :x

    it takes time to notice results. you can lose a pound going to the bathroom. i'd get on the scale after 2 weeks to notice any real changes. you gotta be patient

    you would think 100 miles of walking up and down hills would have been worth something more than sore feet :x
    It's suggested you don't weigh yourself every day. I usually weigh once a week (although sometimes my curiosity gets the better of me and I do weigh myself mid week).

    Also, you could take measurements of yourself as well, because sometimes between muscle gain / weight loss weighing yourself doesn't always show the full extent of your results! :)

    Stay patient and don't get discouraged!! :)
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  • comebackgirl
    comebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    I used to weigh myself at least once a week, but so many things can make the scale move or not move. This time I'm sticking to just taking measurements and paying attention to how my clothes fit. It's not the same instant gratification of seeing the scale go down a pound or so, but I've found my choices about eating and exercising are so much more consistent than when I weighed myself constantly. Then if the scale didn't move or if it went up, I'd feel discouraged...if it went down I might feel encouraged to keep up the good work or talk myself into deserving a treat. You have to figure out which system keeps you motivated.
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  • haffajappa
    haffajappa British Columbia Posts: 5,955
    comebackgirl wrote:
    I used to weigh myself at least once a week, but so many things can make the scale move or not move. This time I'm sticking to just taking measurements and paying attention to how my clothes fit. It's not the same instant gratification of seeing the scale go down a pound or so, but I've found my choices about eating and exercising are so much more consistent than when I weighed myself constantly. Then if the scale didn't move or if it went up, I'd feel discouraged...if it went down I might feel encouraged to keep up the good work or talk myself into deserving a treat. You have to figure out which system keeps you motivated.
    totally agree!
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  • vduboise
    vduboise Posts: 1,937
    comebackgirl wrote:
    I used to weigh myself at least once a week, but so many things can make the scale move or not move. This time I'm sticking to just taking measurements and paying attention to how my clothes fit. It's not the same instant gratification of seeing the scale go down a pound or so, but I've found my choices about eating and exercising are so much more consistent than when I weighed myself constantly. Then if the scale didn't move or if it went up, I'd feel discouraged...if it went down I might feel encouraged to keep up the good work or talk myself into deserving a treat. You have to figure out which system keeps you motivated.
    this is so true.

    but I did weigh myself and I'm up half a pound. Not bad since it was a bbq kinda weekend. I was good for the most part, but...ya know... :oops:
  • megatron
    megatron Posts: 3,420
    whatever motivates you i guess but i'm sticking to the not weighing in everyday. just to prove a point i lost 2 lbs working out and playing bball for a few hours yesterday. then gained like 4 from that after drinking lots of water and eating dinner.

    another thing is that i know i'm in way better shape than 2 months ago and my weight is pretty much the same overall. i look and feel better than before..same weight.

    just saying don't get discouraged.
    if you feel better it's all that matters :D
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    What is a diet? never heard of it.
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  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    What is a diet? never heard of it.



    whatever you eat, is your diet.
    thereyago...hope that helped.


    now, back on topic...
    bit delayed posting this week, and honestly, thank bejeebus....what i weighed on tuesday after the holiday weekend :shock: ...hahahaha. however, back to normal eating and yes, i am still up a pound, so not exactly moving in the right direction but, at least i am not up 4 pounds as i was tuesday! went out for dinner with the family last night so that was no help, but things should be good going forward. have no major events coming up except my body bootcamp! 8-) my plan is to start that monday, and it lasts for 6 weeks. really hoping for positive results! i think it's just the thing to jump start it all. exercising harder, and hopefully learning better things to do, longterm at home when it ends.....eating healthy.....and i also plan on cutting alcohol for the 6 weeks. :o:o:o i know, that's a biggie for me, hahahaha. seriously. but i think my body and mind could truly use the detox. see how it goes. either way tho, i am excited to get started, tho we'll see how i think/feel monday after the first class. :lol:
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  • haffajappa
    haffajappa British Columbia Posts: 5,955
    decides2dream wrote:
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    What is a diet? never heard of it.



    whatever you eat, is your diet.
    thereyago...hope that helped.


    now, back on topic...
    bit delayed posting this week, and honestly, thank bejeebus....what i weighed on tuesday after the holiday weekend :shock: ...hahahaha. however, back to normal eating and yes, i am still up a pound, so not exactly moving in the right direction but, at least i am not up 4 pounds as i was tuesday! went out for dinner with the family last night so that was no help, but things should be good going forward. have no major events coming up except my body bootcamp! 8-) my plan is to start that monday, and it lasts for 6 weeks. really hoping for positive results! i think it's just the thing to jump start it all. exercising harder, and hopefully learning better things to do, longterm at home when it ends.....eating healthy.....and i also plan on cutting alcohol for the 6 weeks. :o:o:o i know, that's a biggie for me, hahahaha. seriously. but i think my body and mind could truly use the detox. see how it goes. either way tho, i am excited to get started, tho we'll see how i think/feel monday after the first class. :lol:
    i did bootcamp in april i wish i had the time/money to do it this month too.
    i ate TERRIBLY the entire time but still managed to lose 5 lbs that month so i'm thinking if i were to do it again i'd lose a lot more now that i'm eating healthier. you feel better too by the end of it, i could see a remarkable difference in stamina. i'm sure you'll do great!
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  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    Awwwww thanks, I hope so!
    I've got plenty of time at the moment, and getting the deal thru groupon made it uber reasonable. Kismet, no doubt. I really am hopeful about it. Exercising hard 3x a week, eating healthfully, cutting out the alcohol for a bit...figure great jump start to long term positive changes!


    Have a great weekend all and I'll letya know how it all goes Monday. 8-)
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  • haffajappa
    haffajappa British Columbia Posts: 5,955
    decides2dream wrote:
    Awwwww thanks, I hope so!
    I've got plenty of time at the moment, and getting the deal thru groupon made it uber reasonable. Kismet, no doubt. I really am hopeful about it. Exercising hard 3x a week, eating healthfully, cutting out the alcohol for a bit...figure great jump start to long term positive changes!


    Have a great weekend all and I'll letya know how it all goes Monday. 8-)
    Generally I've been athletic all my life but have really let myself go the last couple years. So after my first night at bootcamp, I was ok the first day but the second day after i was in immense pain... I didn't wanna go back that night everything hurt - when i woke up i couldn't even move because of my back...

    But once i started running at the warm up the pain went away after i loosened up all those muscles and acids built up... Just gotta stay motivated! Don't get discouraged :)

    Look forward to hearing about your results! :D
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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    why does vduboise have to keep posting in the 'diet' thread...but has pictures of delicious cookies as her avatar? :lol:

    still waiting for that recipe for the pistasio cookies (previous avatar that resembled mint chocolate cookies) :D
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  • vduboise
    vduboise Posts: 1,937
    RKCNDY wrote:
    why does vduboise have to keep posting in the 'diet' thread...but has pictures of delicious cookies as her avatar? :lol:

    still waiting for that recipe for the pistasio cookies (previous avatar that resembled mint chocolate cookies) :D

    Now those are graham cracker cookies with marshmallow fluff filling. Yummy. Its motivation. Once you reach your goals, I'll send you some yummy treats!

    this week- the diet is going ok, but the exercise is almost at a stand still. My left knee is not doing so good. Going for an MRI this week to see what's going on with it. So I'm eating ok, but haven't lost anything this week.

    I'm PM'ing you the recipe right now!
  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    haffajappa wrote:
    Generally I've been athletic all my life but have really let myself go the last couple years. So after my first night at bootcamp, I was ok the first day but the second day after i was in immense pain... I didn't wanna go back that night everything hurt - when i woke up i couldn't even move because of my back...

    But once i started running at the warm up the pain went away after i loosened up all those muscles and acids built up... Just gotta stay motivated! Don't get discouraged :)

    Look forward to hearing about your results! :D



    soooo first day of bootcamp and..... :shock:
    hahahaha. actually, sure it was tough, but it wasn't "as bad" as i had expected it to be. so that's a good thing i think. instructor said i did extremely well for my first class and he was quite impressed with how flexible i am. i definitely think this is going to be good for me, i have never pushed myself so hard on my own, and maybe after this, i will! definitely exercises i can do at home, so helpful. i am a wee bit disappointed tho, supposed to get a handout about nutrition, food shopping, what to do on your off days, etc. was also supposed to get measured and picture taken - both of which i can live without :lol: .....but the rest i would like. i read a LOT about health, nutrition and exercise so doubt there'd be anything new in it for me, but none the less...i'd be interested. maybe wednesday i'll ask. today being my first day i was hesitant. i am really glad i signed up for this tho! :mrgreen:

    and, i lost 2 pounds! 8-)
    however, i had gained 2 last week, haha.....so i am.....exactly where i was when i started this thread. :|
    that said, it's all good. last weekend with the holiday, and then a dinner out mid-week, i am pretty pleased i managed to lose....and now going forward, got my bootcamp and no more alcohol! :o not forever, no way!....just for the 6 weeks. i need to get back into healthier habits, and daily drinking, errr.....not so good. hubby wanted to open a 2nd bottle after dinner last night, so have about 1.5 glasses left that i will have with dinner tonight....and then that's IT!

    oh, and i have never been athletic. at all. i was a skinny, skinny kid...porked out during puberty...then when everything leveled out, a skinny/thin teen, thin early adult. only after 30, depression, quitting smoking, ya know...life......did the pounds start to creep on.
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  • haffajappa
    haffajappa British Columbia Posts: 5,955
    decides2dream wrote:
    haffajappa wrote:
    Generally I've been athletic all my life but have really let myself go the last couple years. So after my first night at bootcamp, I was ok the first day but the second day after i was in immense pain... I didn't wanna go back that night everything hurt - when i woke up i couldn't even move because of my back...

    But once i started running at the warm up the pain went away after i loosened up all those muscles and acids built up... Just gotta stay motivated! Don't get discouraged :)

    Look forward to hearing about your results! :D



    soooo first day of bootcamp and..... :shock:
    hahahaha. actually, sure it was tough, but it wasn't "as bad" as i had expected it to be. so that's a good thing i think. instructor said i did extremely well for my first class and he was quite impressed with how flexible i am. i definitely think this is going to be good for me, i have never pushed myself so hard on my own, and maybe after this, i will! definitely exercises i can do at home, so helpful. i am a wee bit disappointed tho, supposed to get a handout about nutrition, food shopping, what to do on your off days, etc. was also supposed to get measured and picture taken - both of which i can live without :lol: .....but the rest i would like. i read a LOT about health, nutrition and exercise so doubt there'd be anything new in it for me, but none the less...i'd be interested. maybe wednesday i'll ask. today being my first day i was hesitant. i am really glad i signed up for this tho! :mrgreen:

    and, i lost 2 pounds! 8-)
    however, i had gained 2 last week, haha.....so i am.....exactly where i was when i started this thread. :|
    that said, it's all good. last weekend with the holiday, and then a dinner out mid-week, i am pretty pleased i managed to lose....and now going forward, got my bootcamp and no more alcohol! :o not forever, no way!....just for the 6 weeks. i need to get back into healthier habits, and daily drinking, errr.....not so good. hubby wanted to open a 2nd bottle after dinner last night, so have about 1.5 glasses left that i will have with dinner tonight....and then that's IT!

    oh, and i have never been athletic. at all. i was a skinny, skinny kid...porked out during puberty...then when everything leveled out, a skinny/thin teen, thin early adult. only after 30, depression, quitting smoking, ya know...life......did the pounds start to creep on.
    I've always been chubby, at least since i was 13 or 14, but still played a crazy amount of sports and did well at them. but the last 3 years or so, i have completely ballooned. eek.

    awesome to hear you are enjoying the bootcamp!!
    i have been meaning to go back and do it another month but it is sooo expensive and a big time committment for me as i have 3 jobs at the moment...but it makes you feel so good especially if you continue at it and see those results! best of luck to you!! :)

    as for the drinking, i've never been a huge drinker but do enjoy the odd night a week having a few glasses of wine or going out and having a good time... basically i have just switched to drinking lighter wines like white or rose instead of really dense red wine or other types of alcohol ...and try to limit it to one large glass and then that's it. it saves money too! ;)
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  • haffajappa
    haffajappa British Columbia Posts: 5,955
    oh i went for a run last night and was surprised at how long i ran for... i worked an 8 hour shift (on my feet all day) plus the hour and a half each way transit, but i told myself not to sit down when i got home otherwise i wouldn't get back up! so i changed and took the dog for a walk, then went for a run (she's too old these days to run) and surprisingly lasted a lot longer than usual. i can see my stamina building up! yay! :D

    got up early and went to the gym this morning too....
    i have been plateau-ing these last 2 weeks so my goal is to make it to 15 lbs by saturday... then try to eat as healthy as possible when i head down for the shows... which is going to be TOUGH!
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  • comebackgirl
    comebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    Tried a new workout this week - "Breathless Body" with Amy Dixon. The advanced version is a really good cardio workout. I had to drop down to the intermediate level for some of the intervals. Worked up a great sweat! I went to the beach Sunday and Monday...managed to eat healthy even on the boardwalk (who knew that was possible??) lol People at work today commented that I've lost a lot of weight. I haven't mentioned that I changed my diet to them, so it's great that people I see every day are noticing!
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  • haffajappa
    haffajappa British Columbia Posts: 5,955
    comebackgirl wrote:
    Tried a new workout this week - "Breathless Body" with Amy Dixon. The advanced version is a really good cardio workout. I had to drop down to the intermediate level for some of the intervals. Worked up a great sweat! I went to the beach Sunday and Monday...managed to eat healthy even on the boardwalk (who knew that was possible??) lol People at work today commented that I've lost a lot of weight. I haven't mentioned that I changed my diet to them, so it's great that people I see every day are noticing!
    awesome! keep up the good work :D
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