5 lbs. Five Measley Pounds

Dear Sweet Candy:
It's amazing what 5 lbs. does to us, huh?  Even tho' I am not at goal,
have 40 lbs. to lose yet, I am up 5 lbs. from lowest weight and I can feel it in my clothes too.

It took a personal call from my surgeon this week to get me back on track.....I'm telling you all, that man inspires me to no end....wish I could talk with him once a week, I'd be at goal in no time. 

You recognize what you've done wrong, Candy, and it can be fixed.
Hang in there, don't beat yourself up, hold your head up high and remember where you once were and where you are now.....you just gotta love success.  Holding you close in my thoughts,

Hugs,
Pat R.

I still have a long way to goal but I TOTALLY understand!  Be nice to yourself... and just stay focussed and you know what to do to get those five pounds off.  I know you'll do it.  You've come too far to let it all go to heck. 

Have a fabulous day!

 Totally understand...   and am glad to hear the responses too.  This really hit home for me.  I became comfortable with my 70# loss and feel so much better.  I have an attitude that if I make goal fine.... if not... fine.  Hence, I don't work at the loss like I did, or like I should.

Then the blood sugar drops got my attention again.  What the ******* am I doing?  I NEED to get the weight off....  for health reasons.  Not looks or "feelings" but for health reasons.

This is a tough time of year for most of us.  The forbidden foods and the ol'  feelings of Holiday comforts.  My eating Thanksgiving day was controlled and I did fine....  but, it was all the other meals and snacks around it that got me into slippery slopes and the slide began.

Thanks for sharing, Candy, I needed to hear the responses...

Millie

Hmm, Just had a similar conversation with a favorite OFF "lurker." She knows who she is. Wish she'd "come out" again. Oh how I identify. Can't eat the whole thing at one time but sure can "nibble, nibble, nibble" all day long until I HAVE managed to consume it! If misery loves company know that you have wonderful, understanding company. . . That being said, "Stop it!" and I will do my best to do the same. The next month will certainly test us to the limits. . . We better gather the forces and call on our group power! Hugs,

Candy...don't be so hard on yourself.

You know what you need to do and I know you can do it. 5 pounds is exactly a pants size....ugh!!!

Vent all you want...that is why we are here.

Hugs....connie d

No time like the present to start.  Tuna for lunch.  I really do NOT like tuna, since 100 years on Weigh****chers... 

But, I was out and about this morning, and it was lunch time, and I resisted the urge to stop somewhere for something that was "ok", but not really on the program, and waited till I got home.

Picked up a bunch of chicken and greens, and will be planning better than I have lately.  Have some good homemade soup in the freezer. 

I just ordered all the floors for 5 rooms of the house.  The bill from that will prevent the purchase of more junk food.  For a looong time...

Thanks for all the support.  I knew I could count on all y'all.

Candy

Candy,

We do so understand.  I am not at goal, but there are days that the temptations are too great and I pick the wrong things.  Congratulations on picking tuna, chicken and some salad makings.  I only do well when I am planning.

I wish I could have some new flooring.. with the economy, I am a little worried to spend much extra right now.  My next big purchase has got to be for the kitchen.  Cabinets, counter tops, flooring.  I could go crazy in Lowe's given half a chance.

Take care,
Shelia

Candy,

We are all nodding our heads in understanding. It is so easy to fall back into those old habits; a little bite here and a little bite there. Doesn't matter if we are eating sweets, junk or something healthy either. Those pounds WANT to return.

When clothes get snug it gives a dose of reality. We either get back on this roller coaster or, ... I don't know what the "OR" is. Scarey place?

Today is a new day so hang on and start once again. We are all in this together.

Big HUG
Annette

Hi Candy,
You know the basics and you've done great with you wt loss. You'll lose those extra pounds. If you need incentive, just remember that I'll be following your progress as I'm starting my journey next wk. You've come so far, I know you will succeed.

Hi Candy,
Well, you're in good company for sure.    I know why 5# wasn't a big deal way back when we were so large --- it was a very small % of our overall weight.   Size 24, 26 & 28 probably each has a 30# range before you must go to the next size.    Trouble is (and was then too), that 5# 20 times = 100#.   This scares the c*@p out of me for sure.    I am 4# up from my lowest, but what worries me even more is that my eating habits have relaxed so much --- a nibble here, a taste there.... it all seems way too familiar.
I just got home from Costco where they were sampling the Chocolates of the World - OMG, those things were probably responsible for at least 30-50# of my excess weight.    So, here's what I did - --- I took a sample, picked up a pair of Gloria Vanderbilt jeans as a treat for me & gave the same to Ron!!!    I think I'll go broke in no time if I substitute an expensive reward for the more affordable food reward.   Well, I guess the chocolate candy is not really more affordable when you really think of the consequences.      Oh, I can tell this holiday season is going to be rough for sure.
I've started going to weekly support meetings led by a psychologist & they are very helpful.  I think I'll be going for life.  
Don't be disappointed in yourself, jus****ch what & when you eat and how about some exercise?   I know that I don't want to eat as much on the days when I exercise.