Honey's Thread

[Honey]

woo hoo.....half way there!

i had ice cream which used to be a weakness of mine.  i ate my cup of caramel, kettle corn ice cream and felt content.  i didn't want any more, nor do i feel the need to buy more.  our freezer was almost always stocked with ice cream, so this is a big deal.  i'm happy that it no longer has a hold on me.

i was carefully studying my reflection in the mirror and got a bit depressed.  i still look so, very fat.  and, of course, it is because i am so very fat....but, i thought i'd be able to see a difference as i've lost nearly 30 pounds.  maybe i'll see it in the pics.  i'm taking pics at 15 pound intervals.

goal:  28 pounds

food:
went to whole foods and ate a plate of their raw pasta bar.  it was shredded zuccini with chopped veggies on top....peppers, broccoli, onion, topped off with a tomatoe, hot pepper sauce.  no fat was used.  today's calories are a guesstimate as far as lunch is concerned.
rainier cherries (these were the best i've ever tasted....the best crop yet)
2 slices of organic wheat bread
2 slices of pepper jack cheese
1 T light mayo
1 C spinach
1 tomatoe
1 C ice cream

calories:  1014
fat:  34%

[Honey]

goal:  28 pounds

food:
tortilla
1/4 C rice
1/8 C beans
2 servings tortilla chips
1/4 C guacamole
2 organic slices of bread
2 slices pepper jack cheese
1 T light mayo
1 C lemonade

calories:  1106
fat:  38%

[Honey]

yay for fruit days!

goal:  27 pounds

food:
26 rainier cherries
2 bananas
2 C coconut water
3 C spinach
4 C tropical fruit
3 oranges

calories:  919
fat:  6%

[Honey]

goal:  26 pounds

food:
2 sandwiches

pizza:
2 english muffins
pizza sauce
onion
olives
pineapple
mozarella cheese

calories:  1299
fat:  37%
 

[Honey]

i gained five pounds.  wth?  i am depressed and on edge, and gaining five pounds i can't account for doesn't help. 

was literally out of the house all day until 9:30 pm.  stopped to eat at macaroni grill.  i was careful in that i ate half the food served to me and refused dessert and drinks.   

goal:  31 pounds

food:
2 bananas
macaroni grill for dinner

don't want to even try to fitday.

[Honey]

still harboring feelings like i'm slip sliding away.  and feeling like i don't care anymore. 

goal:  31 pounds

food:
1 cantelope
2 sandwiches
chocolate squares

screw fitday.com

[Honey]

goal:  31 pounds

food:
3 peaches
2 C coconut water
2 bananas
2 C tropical fruit
1 piece of pizza
Chocolate squares

calories:  1255
fat:  30%

[Honey]

i love tyler perry.  i enjoy his plays and movies.  his character, madea, cracks me up.  tonite, i read something he wrote and had to post it here.  it is timely.....i should read it over again often. 

"Yesterday I was hiking a mountain in Hawaii with a friend. I was laboring up this beautiful green pastured mountain, looking down at my feet trying to be sure of my footing, while at the same time trying to catch my breath from the altitude. At times, I would make big steps, sometimes all I could do was take small ones. The terrain was uneven and rough at times. It took a lot of effort and a lot of thought so, needless to say, I was getting really tired and at times wanted to stop or just turn back.

I got to one peak and I thought "I'm here, great, we can rest now" only to realize that just because I was at the top of one peak, that didn't mean I had arrived. There were more…more valleys to go through and more heights to reach. It was interesting to me, that in order to go higher, we usually had to go down through a valley, and it went on and on and up and up. I was tired and wanted to sit down but my friend said, "Come on, let's go a little higher." We finally got to one of the highest points and she said to me, "This is the best part, now turn around." I turned around and behind me was the most amazing view that I had seen in my 40 years on this earth. As far as my eyes could see, beauty reigned. The Hawaiian Islands seemed to be leaping up out of the silver blue sea, stretching up to catch the dust of the sky. The clouds seemed close enough to catch in my hand and make a wish; rays of sunlight danced through them trying to find a path to show off their own glow and power. Not even Picasso could have out-painted the canvas that was before me. The heavens were declaring the glory of God. I saw Him in motion.

I said to my friend, "When did we get this high?", and she said, "It was in the climb." I couldn't help but think about life - mine and maybe even yours. I thought about how hard it had been for me chasing down my dream. I thought about how hard it can be to believe sometimes. I thought about the entire struggle, all of the pain, all of the hope, all of the doubt. I thought about the times I was working a dead end job, trying to believe; moving through day-to-day with my head down just taking one step at a time, some small, some big ones, wanting to give up; wanting to stop and sit for a while; wanting to lay in my sorrow; nobody believing in me; nobody thinking it would come to pass and never realizing that every step was taking me closer to higher. That hike was painful, it hurt, but through it all I was getting higher and had no idea how high I was. That's what it's like to chase down a dream.

Sometimes in life dreams are hard to follow, like that climb. You don't know how high you're going or even if you're moving, but every step, even when you can't see what's behind you, will take you closer to your goals. It's in the climb. I know you may be struggling right now, but you're in the climb; things may be hard right now, but you're in the climb; people may not believe in you, but it's part of the climb. They may take shots at you, but stay in the climb; you may have to stand alone, but you're in the climb. Even if you're not where you want to be right now, I want to say to you what she said to me, "This is the best part, now turn around." Look how far you've come. God has not brought you this far to leave you. Stay in the climb."

[Honey]

goal:  29 pounds

food:
bagel
earth balance spread
honey
rice salad
2 slices whole wheat bread
earth balance spread
honey
chocolate

calories:  1880
fat:  40%

[Honey]

i do not understand the numbers on the scale.  so, here's another lesson for me....let the scale do what the scale is going to do and stay in the climb.

goal:  26 pounds

food:
4 bananas
1.5 C rice
1 C arugula
1 C spinach
tomatoe
onion
1 oz cheese
earth balance spread

calories:  1126
fat:  26%

[Honey]

Richard's message for today:

Look, you have a choice. You can get up in the morning feeling all gloomy and pessimistic. And I don't have to tell you, there're a lot of people who start their days feeling just that way. Or, you can get out of bed with joy in your heart. When you have high hopes in your heart, a lot of good things are gonna come your way. What choice will you make today?

[Honey]

goal:  25 pounds

food:
english muffin
earth balance spread
spaghetti
meatless sauce

calories:  1242
fat:  25%

[Honey]

i am a work in progress, and i can't progress unless i work.

[Honey]

The 10% Solution; You May Not Need to Lose as Much as You Thought
-- By Mike Kramer, Staff Writer for SparkPeople

Are you a weight loss failure?

Before you answer that question, let’s talk about what failure means.

A recent study found that, in the nonsensical weight loss world, most failure has more to do with failing to meet faulty expectations than with failing to lose weight. This may not seem like a big difference, but in reality, it’s HUGE.

In other words, you may be experiencing success, but still feel like you’re failing. So, we must find a way to use our expectations to motivate rather than to berate.

According to the study in the Archives of Internal Medicine:
the average "Dream" weight loss is 38% of the dieter’s current weight.
A 31% weight loss would make the average dieter "Happy".
A 25% weight loss would be "Acceptable".
A 15.7% weight loss would be "Disappointing".

So the 200-pound woman who loses 30 pounds would actually be disappointed in her results!

No wonder there are so many frustrated dieters out there. They may be frustrated even when their programs are working!

The 10% Solution
To bring expectations more in line with reality, many health professionals are beginning to suggest setting a 10% weight loss goal instead. Losing just 10% of your current weight can boost your energy and performance, lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes, lower your cholesterol, and build some much-needed momentum. On top of that, 10% may be a better goal than 15%, 25% or even 38% for many reasons:

10% is Under Your Control
In all frankness, you can’t do a darned thing about that 38% weight loss goal you might have—not one thing—until you first deal with the 10% you have right in front of you. In other words, you can’t lose 80 pounds in a short amount of time, but you might be able to lose 15. The key is to focus on the 10% you can do something about right now and go from there.

10% is Realistic
Research is showing that a lump 38% dream weight loss simply doesn’t happen for most people. In reality, it’s less of a goal and more of a pipe dream. But research is also showing that 10% can happen for just about anyone. Does this mean you’re doomed no matter what you try and you should give up on the bigger goal? Nope. Simply lose that first 10%, regroup and reset your goals, and then pursue another 10% based on your new weight. The added benefit to this approach is that each 10% will get smaller and smaller!

10% is More Effective
Not only are gradual goals healthier in the long run, but they’re also more powerful in reaching your ultimate goals. You’ll be much more successful by setting and reaching a series of 10% goals than riding a wild weight loss roller coaster in pursuit of a huge goal all at once. One of the great weight loss ironies is that you’ll be more likely to lose that big number by ignoring it for now in favor of the smaller 10% goal.

Traditionally, weight loss programs have encouraged impatience and coconut-cream-pie-in-the-sky expectations. This approach also results in feelings of failure. Let’s try to turn it around and use the 10% strategy to do it right this time.

[Honey]

i caught myself thinking: oh, i have two months to lose 25 pounds.  that's easily done, so i can slack off for a few days.  why can't i think instead:  i have two months, and if i push it, i could lose 30 to 40 more pounds.  why don't i want to push it?  why don't i reach out and own it?  some flaw in my charater, no doubt. 

goal:  25 pounds

food:
4 slices organic wheat bread
2 T light mayo
2 tomatoes
2 slices pepper jack cheese
tortilla chips
homemade bean dip
chocolate

calories:  1437
fat:  39%