PeachyPeach30

This morning I ate a cookie. I don't even know why - I was craving badness soooo bad. I'm a recovering alcoholic, and the feeling was similar I swear. I didn't want the cookie, but I ate it anyway, and I didn't even enjoy it that much. So I'm digging in to the why today. Why? And maybe trying to brainstorm a thing to do - a replacement for the cookie - that's healthy. Any ideas welcome. Victory - I didn't compound the cookie with some breakfast sammiches or crazy sugary coffee drinks as I would have in the past. So - WIN. Thanks for the encouragement to do that, LadyShello

Hi Blaidd - Well, my week was awesome, then I totally blew up and had to respawn, and now I am back to awesome again. The good news is that I've stuck to my physical goals and I'm about 75% on my nutrition goals (100% so far this week). And I am down a little over 3 pounds and sleeping much better. I need to log in more and reach out to people when I feel the need to shove a cheeseburger in the hole. That's tough for me, but I am working on it. Thank you for reaching out to me - I don't know what the impulse was on your part, but it's been a pretty big deal to me. So thank you. WW

Thank you all so much Excellent referrals!!!! I am excited to continue my journey

Thanks guys Great point, LadyShello. Perhaps 5 days a week for yoga, same as walking, would be a better starter goal. I just feel so much better when I do it - but I don't want to set myself up to fail. Day one went great and I am focusing on taking it one day at a time.

I just wanted to throw my two cents on here... even though this is an old thread. I am 36 years old, 5 ft 3 in, and 246 pounds. I am currently the heaviest I have *ever* been. Diagnosed with anxiety three years ago. Because of a painful childhood, I believe I wear this 'fat suit' as a way of hiding from the world. Also, I have trouble believing that I deserve to be happy... With the help of a psychiatrist I am convincing myself that I am not a bad person who deserves to have bad things happen to her. Right now I am in a cycle of *not* being self destructive... and I am doing the current 6 week challenge. Feels good to be radically honest for a change. Just - - - I cried a little reading this thread. It's meaningful to know you're not alone. I appreciate this place so much!

Hello, thank you so much for opening yourself up for questions! I am in the beginning phases of yoga. I took quite a few classes (20+) a couple of years ago and I'm starting back up again. My goal is to increase mindfulness, decrease anxiety, and promote inner peace. My time slot to do this is the hours before bed time. I'm actually quite flexible for a big girl and able to do some harder poses. The problem I had at the time I took classes (and am still not sure how to address) is my fat. Specifically, my belly fat. The yoga instructor I had before (at a YMCA type club) didn't really have an answer. My belly is in the way and prevents me from doing poses correctly. Do you have any recommendations for relaxation and stress reduction yoga for someone with more of a round body shape? FWIW, I am in the process of working to reduce the size of this issue LOL but I don't want to wait to do yoga. Thanks again, appreciate any feedback! PeachyPeach

Hello! My name is PeachyPeach30 (or Peach for short) and I am brand new to the Rebellion. I am doing my first 6 week challenge. Woohoo!

Good goals! I like your goal about posting in the board... helps other people and you at the same time. Efficient! I just started my first 6 week challenge... So from one anti-social person to another - 'sup?

This is my very first challenge - I've been a NF lurker for a long time, just screwed up the courage to come out of hiding and try to participate. The Big Quest - I will lose 30 pounds. I am currently at 246. Ultimate long range goal is to get to 145 pounds. SMART Quests - 1. Walk 3 miles per day 5 days per week. I have a YMCA gym membership as I prefer the treadmill. 2. Stick consistently to the Paleo diet. I have done this successfully before. Need to get back on the eating plan that had me feeling amazing and sleeping so good! 3. Do yoga prior to sleep every single day for a minimum of 20 minutes. I have lower back/sciatica problems and literally zero core strength. Yoga also improves my mindfullness and helps me to be nice to my body. Life Quest - I am happiest when I am making something - Paper crafting, cooking, sewing, random 'up-cycling'... My quest is to spend 15-30 minutes per day on a creative endeavor. Nothing kills my creativity faster than an 'assignment', so I have also solemnly sworn to only work on things that I choose and enjoy. Motivation - My big picture over arching quest is to become the REAL me and (to quote RuPaul) transmit the crap out of my frequency all of the time. Because of a painful childhood I currently hid myself in 'fat suit'. When you're fat, people tend to pass you over - so it's great for avoiding attention. But I am ready now to take the fat suit off and be the real me. Thanks for a great community and program - I am very excited! Day one is today, and so far I am 100% on track! Good Luck! PeachyPeach