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QTpie · 11-11-2003, 09:34 AM

I have been keeping a food diary for about 6 weeks now just to go back to see how I have been able to change my eating habits. I havenâ€™t gotten on that nasty scale but I do fit into an old pair of pants that I didnâ€™t think I would ever get back in too. One thing that I noticed was during the times when I was upset I would eat more and things that arenâ€™t so good for me. I really like being able to go back and the progress that I have made and even to see my slips on paper.

Hugs, Colleen

**Pony** · 11-11-2003, 09:43 AM

That is great Colleen. It feels good to fit into those clothes that you felt were a lost cause. I have recently experienced that myself and it sure does give you that boost needed to continue on a good road. But I do have those occassions where I start to get insecure and scared and totally sabotage myself by eating wrong stuff and getting off track. Darn that `ol emotional eating....lol but what different is that I can recognize it and get myself back on track before I do too much neg. damage to my plan.

Thanks for sharing your good news, it's so encouraging to hear this stuff.

steve4432 · 11-11-2003, 09:46 AM

I am so proud of you ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))
Steve

**Ann** · 11-11-2003, 11:11 AM

Colleen

Thank you for a wonderful idea. Keeping track of what we eat and when we "blow the diet" is a very helpful suggestion.

I am trying to NOT weigh myself until I feel that I have slimmed down at least a little. I tend to get discouraged when I follow the plan and then don't see any loss. The way I figure is if I can lose even a pound a week, and allowing for some set-back at Christmas, that by spring I will be at my ideal weight and maintaining it well. Of course, sooner is better, but any progress is still progress. Even staying the same means I haven't added another 5 pounds.

Thank you for the idea.

Hugs
Ann

QTpie · 11-11-2003, 05:41 PM

I try not to weigh myself. I hide my scale in my little guy's toy box and who would want to look through that! This way I wouldn't do it. I have another two weeks before I get on it, I promissed myself two every two months other wise I'll end up weighing in every few days and not seeing progress I'll give up but if I make myself wait I'll see more and continue. It works for me but the waiting is hard. Good luck!

Colleen

Juls · 11-11-2003, 05:55 PM

Also, measuring portions. For example a "portion" of spaghetti would be 1/2 cup. Or a portion of meat I think is 3 oz. Something like that.

Not obsessing over the scale is good Colleen. Fitting into pants that you'd never thought you'd fit again feel so good. I am getting smaller and smaller. I've lost 22 lbs total now, and I have at least another 15 to get back to my pre-baby weight. It's only taken seven years. LOL

One thing I hate us the 5lbs I always gain right before my cycle. I know that's what it is, and that it will come off, but it still throws me off.

Juls

QTpie · 11-11-2003, 07:07 PM

I hate that before cycle bloating I feel so fat and start to wonder if I have been doing all this for nothing. Then I figure it out, ok so I'm a slow learner!! LOL

Hugs Colleen

**Pony** · 11-11-2003, 09:27 PM

the cycle thing......Hate!!!! agree big time!

11-11-2003, 09:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
QTpie Paused Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: reaching for the stars... Posts: 39	Yeah for me!!! I have been keeping a food diary for about 6 weeks now just to go back to see how I have been able to change my eating habits. I havenâ€™t gotten on that nasty scale but I do fit into an old pair of pants that I didnâ€™t think I would ever get back in too. One thing that I noticed was during the times when I was upset I would eat more and things that arenâ€™t so good for me. I really like being able to go back and the progress that I have made and even to see my slips on paper. Hugs, Colleen

11-11-2003, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pony Forum Leader Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: trail of discovery Posts: 2,480	That is great Colleen. It feels good to fit into those clothes that you felt were a lost cause. I have recently experienced that myself and it sure does give you that boost needed to continue on a good road. But I do have those occassions where I start to get insecure and scared and totally sabotage myself by eating wrong stuff and getting off track. Darn that `ol emotional eating....lol but what different is that I can recognize it and get myself back on track before I do too much neg. damage to my plan. Thanks for sharing your good news, it's so encouraging to hear this stuff. __________________ "Failure is an EVENT, it is not a person â€“ yesterday really did end last night, and today is your brand new day..." .........unknown The sun always rises, and a new day begins.

11-11-2003, 11:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,192	Colleen Thank you for a wonderful idea. Keeping track of what we eat and when we "blow the diet" is a very helpful suggestion. I am trying to NOT weigh myself until I feel that I have slimmed down at least a little. I tend to get discouraged when I follow the plan and then don't see any loss. The way I figure is if I can lose even a pound a week, and allowing for some set-back at Christmas, that by spring I will be at my ideal weight and maintaining it well. Of course, sooner is better, but any progress is still progress. Even staying the same means I haven't added another 5 pounds. Thank you for the idea. Hugs Ann __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

11-11-2003, 05:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Juls Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,095	Also, measuring portions. For example a "portion" of spaghetti would be 1/2 cup. Or a portion of meat I think is 3 oz. Something like that. Not obsessing over the scale is good Colleen. Fitting into pants that you'd never thought you'd fit again feel so good. I am getting smaller and smaller. I've lost 22 lbs total now, and I have at least another 15 to get back to my pre-baby weight. It's only taken seven years. LOL One thing I hate us the 5lbs I always gain right before my cycle. I know that's what it is, and that it will come off, but it still throws me off. Juls __________________ Think World Peace

11-11-2003, 09:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pony Forum Leader Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: trail of discovery Posts: 2,480	the cycle thing......Hate!!!! agree big time! __________________ "Failure is an EVENT, it is not a person â€“ yesterday really did end last night, and today is your brand new day..." .........unknown The sun always rises, and a new day begins.

11-11-2003, 09:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
steve4432 Gift Of Encouragement Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brighton MI. Posts: 68	I am so proud of you ((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))) Steve

11-11-2003, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
QTpie Paused Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: reaching for the stars... Posts: 39	I try not to weigh myself. I hide my scale in my little guy's toy box and who would want to look through that! This way I wouldn't do it. I have another two weeks before I get on it, I promissed myself two every two months other wise I'll end up weighing in every few days and not seeing progress I'll give up but if I make myself wait I'll see more and continue. It works for me but the waiting is hard. Good luck! Colleen

11-11-2003, 07:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
QTpie Paused Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: reaching for the stars... Posts: 39	I hate that before cycle bloating I feel so fat and start to wonder if I have been doing all this for nothing. Then I figure it out, ok so I'm a slow learner!! LOL Hugs Colleen

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