Healthy Habits For Ponies! Take 2! ~Update last challenge, pg 99!!

[kiwimlp]

Thanks for your reply, Surfstar.  I got 2 points yesterday and 2 again today. 

We have a 70s themed party to go to in the weekend and I really don't like what I have to wear.  My husband wasn't very complimentary (when is he ever?) when I put it on to show him and now all I want to do is cry.  I sooooo don't want to go to the party (although I was really looking forward to it before) and I am gutted that I am so down on myself.  I have lost 8.5kgs and I can wear my own clothes again without looking like a hippo so I was hoping to feel at least semi-good when I stepped out in public again.

Now I just want to sit at home at cry.  One bit of progress though. at least I don't want to sit at home and eat.

[Marlin]

Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

 

Don't you DARE get disheartened!!!!    You have got so much to be proud of. Give your hubby an Edna Mode (The Incredibles) slap and work it baby! There's no reason you can't still have some fun - heck, I'd be your plus one if I could, and we could be heffalumps together (meant in the nicest possibly way!)  . Seriously though, if you truly don't like your garment, and you personally think you can find something more flattering, there's still a few days before the weekend to find something else   I hope you feel better about it soon. The most important thing is that you know how far you have come! Didn't you say earlier that you are looking at people on the street in the eye more? That's the spirit hun, and if you feel good about yourself, people will feel that confident vibe more than they will notice what you're wearing.

Besides... it's the 70's... pretty much everyone will look awful! 

 

[Crowning_Glory13]

Monday 2 points I did get my work out in:)

Diet Day 2: Veggie day only....this one is the hardest I think. You are eating veggie soup and eating veggies all day....if you are a sweet fiend like me its hard. I do compromise with a V8 V-Fusion. It has a serving of vegggies and fruit and a sweet taste...I normally add water to it...because it can be too sweet and thick for me. But this day you do get 1 baked potato. I recomend that at the end of your supper meal...you can have butter with it too:P I do go to bathroom a lot with this diet....but you are taking in a lot of fluids so it is expected:)

Looking back at my first entry post I saw this... "I also want to stop eating extra snacks...they are never good for me and I have a hard time going for a healthier snack..." this is still a set back for me. I have had slight improvement but not much....the diet is helping me stay away from random bad snacks but this will only be fore a week....I will stay focused and try and get better after this week is done:)

[BrightSide]

Update as promised:

It's kind of bad news.
The good news is that I'm at home at this moment (evidently, as I'm typing this ), but I have two single days to radically stop this lack of progress. Even that may not be enough, though, as I'm now only 75% of my ideal body weight and it's been a rapid slide - this usually means acute care is needed.

Calls are being made tomorrow to my outreach team, meds psych, dietician and various units across the country to see what should be done with me. It won't be refeeding at the local hospital as they do that rarely. We don't know who will take me at the mo' as it'd be a child and adolescent unit.. and there aren't many to choose from.

My specialist was so sad, and it was horrible. I was shocked, admittedly.. I didn't think it had gone down, especially to where it is now. And seeing her worried is even worse. oh god..

[StoryDreamer]

I'm going to join again!  I liked this group. Ending up finding a job and I really credit the physical activity, especially tennis, to not letting me get depressed. And now I am addicted to tennis!

1 pt today. New job had candy bowls But it also have 2 flights of stairs to walk up for things! And I'm bringing all my meals, eating nothing fast food.

5 positive things

1. I'm eating less naturally, because I've been eating reasonable portions. And stopping when I'm full and drinking more water.

2. I'm watching calories but not freaking out about them all.

3. I'm drinking more water and sports drinks easily.

4. Less soda.. 1 liter lasts me almost two weeks now!

5. I've lost 10 lbs so far! Slid on the not-fitting capris and they are almost to the point where I can wear them comfortably.

[Tribble79]

Well, I was gone pretty much the whole weekend so I wasn't able to post! But am back now for  a few days
Fri - 0 points - went way over calories, and only got really light walking in - but was functioning on only two hours of sleep today - so I guess maybe I needed a few more calories!
Sat - 2 points - stayed within the alloted amount of calories and did some light walking all day.
Sun - 2 points - stayed within the calorie amount and did light walking.
Mon - 2 points - Was withing the calorie amount and did light walking.
Tues- 2 points - Within calories and will be doing some yoga here in a bit.

My 5 positives...
1. I don't feel nearly as wilted when we are out enjoying a really hot day. I get less hot and feel much more energized than normal! My stamina has increased and my sweating with activities has decreased.
2. My upper body is getting much stronger. I love that I am able to see a difference in the different yoga poses.
3. I have gone down 9 pounds and have lost a good bit of inches so my clothes are fitting somewhat better.
4. I am drinking much less pop! I still have a craving for it but do drink the water that is needed before I begin on the pop.
5. My back is feeling tons better!!! I am able to move better and longer. I can tell there is still a long way to go - but it has improved!

[egyptiondragon]

My 5 things im wakeing up earlyer im helping around the house more i help train the animals more i started expresing myself more and im being more polite

[JazzMatazz]

Brightside, first of all huge hugs for you! It's ok if you vanish and get the help you need. Though I understand being in a ward like that may be scary but if it helps you in the long run go for it.

[Crowning_Glory13]

Tuesday 1 point. Ate well is a given....but I could have done more in the active part. I kind of let my head ach take control...I would have at least done a load of laundry:P
Day 3: Fruit and veggie day...no baked potato. Fruit really helps to feel like you are getting your sweets in....but this diet is getting hard...mostly due the fact its 90 outside and I am heating hot soup...I have tried cold and it was nasty:P I am starting to notice a little bit of slimming in my stomach:) Yeah!

Here is what my next thought was: "I will be using Noom to help me track my calories and my work out.
To get the Calorie Point: I will need to stay in a 1600 cal a day bracket. Noom set that goal for me. I will not be able to have any extra snacks."

I got rid of Noom on my phone:( I just could not get myself to keep track and Noom is WAY easy to use. I am now adopting something SurfStar has mentioned. She base the points on the intake...do I feel I ate too much or unhealthy no point...if I feel great about what I ate take a point:) This has made it easier and made me think more about what I am eating and taking in. Now once this diet is over I will get to eat normal food but I will only get my point if I feel good about the choices I made....I could use this strategy when this is over:)

[Rhini]

Not feeling very good today  After all this vacation food, any progress I've made has slipped backwards and I'm afraid I'm at that 200 lb mark I'm so terrified of. I had lost about 3 lbs so far and I'm pretty sure I gained that back +. My work pants are back to me leaving the top button open and the only way they fit is if they sit under my fat tummy roll *sigh*. I really really don't want to go out and buy size 16 work pants, it would feel like such a defeat to me, but my pants are now cutting into my sides uncomfortably.

I just feel so helpless today. It seems like every time I try seriously to lose the weight, it works for a time then backfires and I end up binging even harder and gaining more weight than what I started at. I gained all this weight so quickly too, maybe I should consult my doctor next time I go in  I've gained 50 lbs in under a year, more like about 6-8 months.

[Yurusumaji]

This past week has pretty much been a wash. My eating habits are all off because walking around with this bum knee saps all of my energy and makes me very hungry. I have gotten my exercise points for a few days, though. I can't do proper exercise, but I am still hauling myself up and down the stairs. I've been running errands with hubbs and doing quite a bit of walking and I have been scrambling to get the house clean before my cousin lands tonight. I could have taken it easy, but I didn't and I won't be doing so while she's here, either. So I have more exercise points coming my way, but I likely won't get back to good eating habits until they finally bring me in to have my Crohn's/Arthritis medicated. Also, lack of sleep has caused me to overdo it on the soda. I got some at the store to test myself and see if I could resist temptation. I can't and the long nights have not helped my willingness to do better on that front. So not buying any more soda for the house.

[BrightSide]

^ Yuru, hugs for you my mother has had Chrohns since 2001 (linked to her having bowel cancer).. I can comprehend how frustrating and bad it can be for you. I'm not entirely sure what to suggest as I don't know your case as I know my mom's, but sometimes certain trigger foods can make things worse for you - dairy often being a culprit.. if they haven't already asked you to, keeping a food diary can help with working out what's not working with your body.

I know some people recommend Aloe Vera, but from a personal pov I'd say -do not- drink that stuff with Chrohns.. my mom ended up in hospital for a fair month or so as it made her so sick. Mom says she finds probiotics like Actimel and Yakult help.. she's tried just about every alternative measure, and these are the only things which seem to have calmed it down. She's not been in the hospital this year which is a first in 12 years..

[Ponytails]

I've been not on the arena much the last few weeks!  Lots of craziness in my life (kittens, iPhone, 80+ hour weeks)!  Good and bad, ups and downs.  I HAVE been tracking my points, and Ive got it saved on my computer.  BUT what was the week 4 challenge?  I can't keep up with the thread, but I like to know the challenges.

5 positive changes:
1. Decreased appetite
2. I crave water and milk now, not soda and sugary stuff
3. Good physical changes in my body
4. Making GOOD healthier choices in what and when I eat
5. I really do have more energy

[ZennaBug]

Positive changes:

1.  Up until my surgery, I was able to start walking for longer periods of time.  Now I'm back to square 1, but I know that I will get stronger again in time.

2.  I have questioning whether or not I'm actually hungry before I get food.

3.  I am getting better at thinking about portion control when I eat and I often eat only half of my food at a restaurant and then save the rest for later.

4.  I was feeling like I had more energy than before (again, back to square 1 with that one, between the pain medicine and the fact that even going to the bathroom requires so much activity that I get exhausted).

5.  I have hardly had any soda since the challenge began!  Just water for me 

[shockponie]

I am so frustrated right now. I got my first "It's easy for you because you're younger" snide comment today (from my MIL, of course). It hasn't been easy. I joined the gym the same time she did, and I was way behind her fitness level when I started. The only reason I'm ahead of her now is because I've gone to the gym every single day. I drag myself in when I don't feel like it and even when I'm wheezy (I have bad asthma). She is older than me, but my asthma gives me a pretty big disadvantage. She also gets doctor-prescribed appetite suppressants, whereas I've gone on nothing but will power. She's been thin most of her life & wore a size 6 wedding dress. I've struggled with weight almost my entire life & wore a size 24 wedding dress. She's still smaller than me, so I don't even know where that came from. And then she proceeded to criticize my livingroom curtains for the 3rd time. That was just the icing on the cake.