Weight loss thread

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

Nothing ever tastes as good as skinny feels.

I didn't know anyone had heard that! you'd me amazed how often I have to recite this.

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

I didn't know anyone had heard that! you'd me amazed how often I have to recite this.

I remember reading that quote in a Suzanne Somers diet book. As silly as it sounds, it sure is true.

I've put on 10 lbs this past year and I hate it. I just can't seem to lose it. Nothing fits the same. I have "muffin top" now, when I wear my favourite jeans

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

I remember reading that quote in a Suzanne Somers diet book. As silly as it sounds, it sure is true.

I've put on 10 lbs this past year and I hate it. I just can't seem to lose it. Nothing fits the same. I have "muffin top" now, when I wear my favourite jeans

oh Suzanne...I love her.

muffin top? that's a new one.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

oh Suzanne...I love her.

muffin top? that's a new one.

YOU haven't heard of muffin top!?!

I HATE muffin top

I have the same dilema with clothes - they just don't fit me like they used to - for the first time in my life I have a bit of a gut - and my butt and legs just look gross.

The worst part? The jiggling. I've NEVER felt that in my life....

I'm going to the gym as soon as I get off work tonight - I'm in a horrible place right now - I'm eating well and exercising but I feel even BIGGER right now

What's up with that?

[skcin]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

I remember reading that quote in a Suzanne Somers diet book. As silly as it sounds, it sure is true.

I've put on 10 lbs this past year and I hate it. I just can't seem to lose it. Nothing fits the same. I have "muffin top" now, when I wear my favourite jeans

No it's not! Suzanne Somers is a lying whore!

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

What's that saying, Nothing ever tastes as good as skinny feels.

Except skinny people are always cold! My aunt lost a bunch of weight on an 800 calorie a day diet. And yes she gained it all back. She seemed to have a hell of a time while she was skinny but she counted every single calorie. Then other priorities came into play like her daughter and fiance. I knew she would gain it back though because you can't lose that much weight that fast without resorting to old habits eventually. She lost 30 lbs in 2 mos I think. Maybe 3 mos.

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144.......

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by amber

144.......

seriously? so that's what? 5 lbs in 2 days? how's it going?

I just realized I asked 4 questions in a row. conshohocken!

[amber]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

seriously? so that's what? 5 lbs in 2 days? how's it going?

I just realized I asked 4 questions in a row. conshohocken!

It's going okay. Not eating is hard, not partaking in scooby snacks is hard. I stare at people's food with longing, and dream of delicious sandwiches and burgers. hahaha. That should pass somewhat, soon. And actually I dreamed of Stevie last night, not food.
Since the human body can't lose that much fat that fast, some of it is something else. They say it's "water weight" that you lose, but I don't understand how I lose "water weight" if I'm drinking so much water. I used to know more about that, but I forgot the specifics so I'll have to re-google it. I think you can only really lose, like, around 3 lbs of fat in a week. I just did the math, and say my body needs 1700 calories to maintain its weight, and I only have 4-500 a day, the math says that I will be at a 3500 calorie deficit (1lb of fat) in 2-3 days, which is about 2-3 lbs a week. So. On to google.

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Omigod, I was just researching, and came across this. I was laughing sooooo hard. Bout time someone said it like this.


"A popular question that I hear is about how to stop giving in to food cravings. How to stop eating your favorite junk food. Maybe it’s chocolate or ice-cream or candy of some kind, or maybe it’s cookies and cake, or potato chips or fast food, or something you just love to eat, but need to stop eating because it is junk food. Whether you are trying to lose weight or gain weight, no matter what your goals are, everyone likes some kind of junk food and needs to stop eating it now. But, some people just can't stop. They just can't "get rid of the cravings" for these foods, and just can't stop giving in to their food cravings.

Before I go any further, let me be honest. I am going to get mean in this article. I am sure I will offend a whole bunch of people. My goal of this article is to get my point of view across, a point of view that I feel very strongly about, and I am sure a lot of people will disagree with it, but oh well. I want to get my point of view across in the exact way that I have it in my head, so I will NOT sweeten it up so that I don't hurt people's feelings or make them angry with me. I want to get my point across in such a way that it motivates everyone reading this article. So, if you have a problem with that, stop reading. If you don't, then here goes...

SHUT UP!!!! Who the hell are you to whine to me? Shut up already!! Sure, I can completely understand if your problems with getting the results you want are from the wrong information about your workout or diet. I've been there before. I used to do the wrong stuff. But after I finally learned the right stuff, I made this website so others don't have that problem. I want to save you time, money and effort by giving you free truthful information about how to get the results you want. But, this isn't about your diet or workout. This isn't about you wasting money on some useless ab workout product or stupid weight loss product or other useless supplements and gimmicks that weren't working for you. This is about food cravings. Don't whine to me. I've heard it before...

"It's so hard, I'm around this type of food all the time, the cravings just won't go away, I have a sweet tooth, I just have to give in to the cravings."

Stop it, you're boring me.

Don't give me your little stories. Like how you are around this type of food all the time. Do you think you are the only one, buddy? Everyone I know and am related to eats junk food all day long. This crappy food is everywhere I look. I am no different than you, except, I don't give in. Do I have super human powers? No. Do I not give in because my arms are bigger than yours? No. Do I not give in because I can bench press more than you? No. Do I not give in because my body fat is lower than yours? No. Do I not give in because I am physically better or physically stronger than you? No. I don't give in because I am mentally stronger than you. That's all it is really, mental. And for you to give in and me not to give in, we can only assume that I am mentally stronger than you. How does that make you feel? I don't know a damn thing about you, but I know that mentally, I can do something that you cannot. It sure makes me feel good though. That fact motivates me even more. So, thanks for being so mentally weak. It will make me work that much harder during my next workout. Thanks a lot. [ ]

Sorry, did I hurt your feelings yet? I didn't mean to, I'm just stating the truth. It's not my fault if the truth hurts. You understand now that this is all mental, right? You understand that it's all a matter of mental strength and will power, don’t you? Good. Here's what you do. Next time your little food cravings start coming out, think about this. Look at the food and think, "What do I want more… the 5 seconds of enjoyment that I will have while I chew this food, or the enjoyment of the fact that 24 hours of everyday, 7 days of every week, I will have the body that I want to have." That is what it comes down to really, and let me tell you... no food tastes as good as that feeling feels.

And you other people, you bull****ters. The ones that give me that idiotic speech about how "every food is ok if eaten in moderation." And how "no one should deny themselves anything." These are the same people who probably believe in having "Cheat days." Cheat days are the 1 day of the week where some people allow themselves to cheat a little from their diet and give into their food cravings, in moderation of course, kind of like a reward for the good work they did all week. Ya know what... BULL****! The hell with you and your cheat days. Your reward for sticking to your diet all week is 1 day of cheating? What kind of complete crap is this? Your reward for sticking to your diet all week is RESULTS! Remember them? They’re the reason that you are on this diet and working out in the first place. To get results!!! Not to have a cheat day at the end of the week. [ dying. I'm dying.]

Every food is ok as long as it's eaten in moderation. One candy bar won't hurt. One cookie won't hurt. One piece of junk food won't hurt. Oh, is that so? Will it help? No, it will not help. It is doing nothing good for you in any way possible. Therefore, it serves no purpose. You are giving into your cravings for 5 seconds of chewing enjoyment, and nothing more.

If anything, it does more bad than good. Do you know what giving into your food cravings "in moderation" does to most people? It makes them feel guilty. It makes them crave that food even more. It keeps the cravings alive and strong. Stop giving in to your cravings and the cravings will go away. Simple as that. [That's true].

What are you thinking now? Who am I? Like I never cheat or give into my cravings a little? NO! I don't! Not at all, not a little, not in moderation, not anything. The thought of eating some type of junk food doesn't even enter my mind anymore. I don't need those 5 seconds. I am stronger than that. Call it will power, or call it mental strength. My goal is to get results. My road to getting those results doesn't have to have 5 seconds of chewing pleasure. I eat for purpose, not pleasure. Food is not a hobby. Food is something your body needs to survive, and in the case of working out and getting results, food is something your body needs so that you can get those results. Food is nothing more than that. So, I give my body only what it needs to make these results happen. Does my body need the 5 seconds it takes for me to chew a piece of chocolate? No. Does my mind need it? NO! My mind is way too strong to need it, and that feels much better than any piece of chocolate would ever taste, and I love knowing that.

Like I said, I eat for purpose, not pleasure. That statement sums up everything that I think about "cheat days" and "food cravings" and "everything is ok if it's eaten in moderation." So don't whine to me about how hard it is for you. Do you think I will feel bad for you? I won't. You are not special. It is exactly as hard for you as it is for me and EVERYONE else. What's the difference? I have what it takes mentally. Ya know what else? You have it too. You just need to learn to use it. And, hopefully… this article has helped bring it out."

*wipes tears*. It so warms my grinchy little heart when people tell other people to quit whining about something that is totally avoidable.

[DrummerDeanna]

Yawn. Someone who obviously does not truly understand the battle at all.

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Yawn. Someone who obviously does not truly understand the battle at all.

Yawn, someone who makes excuses continually. Actually, he is someone who understands it very, very well. I would venture to say it is you who truly does not understand it. Either eat it or don't, but quit whining about it, is my favorite part.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by amber

Yawn, someone who makes excuses continually. Actually, he is someone who understands it very, very well. I would venture to say it is you who truly does not understand it. Either eat it or don't, but quit whining about it, is my favorite part.

WOW I had no idea it was so easy. Gosh...I'm all better now - no more food or other issues!

Seriously though - that's really not fair, everyone struggles differently - and voicing those struggles is not "whining"

Of course that's all a matter of opinion - but personally I don't mind the "whining" of those of us on the board who are struggling with very real food issues.


On edit - he is right - it IS mental...that's the whole thing.... It's not a bad article or blog or whatever - but I stand by the fact that this person has probably never had a real issue with food.

Do I KNOW that certain foods are bad for me? Yes. Do I know what I need to eat/ not eat to be healthy and not a fattie? Yes.

Is it as easy as just saying...oh ok I won't eat the cake. Not always. It's different for everyone....

[amber]

everyone has issues with food. You're not special. Just because you call it "issues" or "battles" doesn't mean it's different than how any one else feels. But you can continue to give away all of your power to food, if you want.
I just think it's lame, and you're boring me. I've been hearing about it for...2 years? From you? The exact same gripe? Exactly the same? And seemingly, you're just getting bigger. I don't care about you getting bigger, I just care that you "talk" about it incessantly in the same exact way without ever doing anything. God, I just hope you lose the fricking weight with Weight Watchers, and learn how to eat healthfully for life, and I don't have to hear about how hard losing weight is, and how hard eating right is, and how you have special "circumstances" and "food issues" and "problems" or whatever. And every time you pass up a donut, and how hard it was. And how you could never stop eating this or that or the other that would make a difference, you'd rather not stop, and keep complaining, seemingly. It's like you revel in having these problems, instead of taking steps to solve them, despite repeated support, advice, and information.
I eat hamburgers and chips and candy and whatever - difference is, when I do, I don't wonder why I don't lose weight, or complain that it's all so impossible, and that I have "issues". Over and over and over. I just acknowlege that I like hamburgers, but they are bad for me, but I just ate one anyway. There doesn't have to be this big miasma surrounding it, a big "Woe is me, I, like the rest of the world, like hamburgers! Oh, forsooth, what shall I do??? *sob*"

I mean, Carrie weighed 200 lbs or something, but didn't talk about it all day, and whine. Then, she got some good advice about changing her diet, and exercising, and whatnot. And so she did it. And we get to hear about her success, and it's great. Simple as that. She doesn't talk all day every day about how hard it is, or how she didn't eat candy all week, and how she's so down on herself, blah blah blah blah for two years.

I'm sure many people will disagree with what I've said, and that's fine, I'm not those people, and this is how I feel. Obviously, I also wish you luck in your endeavours, wish you really wanting what you say you want, or if you don't want it enough, quit beating yourself up (and me, by proxy) about it.

[goldustsongbird]

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Yeah, but, DOES Deanna talk about it every day? I don't really follow these weight loss threads, even though I'm in the middle of trying to lose weight myself, so I have no idea who posts about what. I think it'd made sense to post every day or so about one's progress and struggles and such... Even whining is okay, because there *are* some days where you think you're getting nowhere. That goes for trying to change any big situation in your life.

I thought the article was kinda funny, actually.