Bubbette

I have been a slack ass. I did ok last week, but I just lacked any and all motivation to do diddly squat. I didn't run, I didn't walk, I didn't do my body weight exercises, I didn't track my food...I've been doing better this week. Even though I didn't do well with the challenge last week, food wise i didn't do too badly. Friday my husband and I went to a football game in Charlotte, NC. We walked a ton! 2.5 miles. Then on Sunday we went walking and I walked about another 2.5 miles. Saturday we went out and I tried on clothes at Lane Bryant. I am happy to report that I tried on and was able to fit into pants a size smaller than I had been wearing. Tonight after I got home from work I tried on a couple pairs of pants that were the same size as I tried on. They fit too which is a pretty recent development. I tried them on about a month or so ago and they were still too tight to be comfortable. I have to remember to weigh myself this weekend. The weekend before last I chose not to weigh myself, but this past weekend, I forgot to do it before I went for my walk. I'm hoping that I see good results.

I can't wait! I'm planning on doing lots of walking and people watching!

Great start! How did you make your corn on the cob? Preparation really does make a huge difference when it comes to taste.

Great goals! You can do it!

I got on the scale this morning and I had lost 2 more pounds for a total of 75 lbs. My starting weight for this challenge is 268. I also went grocery shopping this morning. I got lots of fruit and veggies and lean meats. I've started noticing lately that my food choices are becoming more and more clean. It's not perfect by any means, but a lot better than it once was. My workout schedule for this week will be: Zombies, Run- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday Body weight routine- Tuesday, Thursday 20 minute walk- Tuesday, Thursday This week for dinner I'm planning on making: Tonight- pork steaks with green beans and baby potatoes Monday- beef and bean burritos(sans tortilla for me) with broccoli slaw and tomatoes Tuesday: baked chicken thighs with corn on the cob Wednesday- broiled tilapia and marinated veggies Thursday- bool kogi with brown rice and broccoli Friday- not sure Saturday- not sure. Breakfasts will either be Greek yogurt with chia seeds and a piece of fruit or a multigrain waffle and a piece of fruit. Lunches will be a salad of some sort with either black beans, boiled eggs or grilled chicken for protein. Snacks will be a piece of fruit and a 100 calorie snack pack of almonds. I'm hoping that by writing down my plan I will be more likely to follow through.

Way to go on the walk! That's an excellent start! If you worry too much about what ifs, you forget to appreciate right now. Every day, make it your goal to do better than yesterday. I know it sounds cliche, but taking things one day at a time really does work or at least help. If you don't completely succeed, just think about what you learn from from it and what you can do differently.

I totally know that feeling and struggle with it so often. Sometimes distinguishing between real hunger and the "I wants" is so hard!

Even though the challenge hasn't officially started, I've been trying to go forward this week with the attitude that it's already going on. If nothing else, I figure it will help me get my mind in the right place. I took Wednesday as a rest day mainly because Tuesday I fell during my walk and I was hurting. Thursday I walked for 20-25 minutes and did some weighted arm exercises. I also logged all of my food for the day. Friday I didn't have a walk, but I tried to be as active as possible while I was at work. I also logged all of my food for the day. This morning I got up early and walked for about 35 minutes at a pretty fast pace for me. Came back home and made breakfast. A little while ago I had a fantastic salad that I made (black beans, green peppers, red peppers, onion, tomato, broccoli slaw, a little ranch dressing and some hot sauce). And then I ruined it by having a short binge on potato chips. WHY!? Why would I do that to myself? I know better than that dammit! It's over now though and while I can't change it, I can make better choices the rest of the day. It could have been way worse. Tomorrow I need to go to the grocery store so I can have some good breakfast options and fruit and veggies for the upcoming week.

I think working on goals that will help with weightloss is a great plan. That way if you don't lose the amount you want, it's not as much of a negative. Or at least it wouldnt be for me.

I feel like a such a loser! I just don't feel like I'm making any progress. I've never run before I started using this app and I know I'm still horribly out of shape, but I just feel like I should be able to do more. I'm stuck on week 2 still. I can complete each of the 30 second runs, but I'm so wiped at the end of the run/walk drills, I haven't been able to add in any running in the last 10 minute free form portion. I'm not going to give up though. I'm just having a little pity party. One of my goals for this challenge is to get to week 3.

Good. It's about time Binge Eating is acknowledged as an eating disorder. I've been in therapy dealing with it for the past year and while I feel like I've made huge progress, I know it's something that I will struggle with for the rest of my life.

Best wishes for your upcoming wedding! I can't wait to see your shineys and the progress you make.

Looking forward to seeing more!

Hey, Tuss! Your goals sound totally doable! Your goals will help you make your quest a success. It doesn't matter how overweight you are, if you aren't happy with yourself that's the main part. Good luck!!

Great goals! They look very achievable. You'll be on your way to making your quest successful in no time!