how have i not posted in this thread in like forever?

that's embarrassing..

mainly been doing well with the eating this week. a small breakfast and a moderate to large meal with not many snacks

[Eva33]

So far today I'm doing good. I had half of a lean turkey sandwich with mustard and a slightly sweetened espresso. No "still hungry" feelings. I brought some leftover spaghetti for lunch, but I fear I may have brought a bit too much, but it's the kind of deal where it's probably the only thing I'll eat until about 9-10pm tonight. But I'll try not to eat it all.

[Standup2me]

I am trying to change bad food habits a bit at a time.

I am bringing fruit, to work, for my snacks.
So, it seems okay

[Standup2me]

I have a cold so I am a cranky-pants

[Standup2me]

I am feeling overwhelmed by debt
If we cut back, we should be okay
But, I work in the oil patch, and we are suffering

If I lose my job, I am in big trouble
1,000 people already laid off

probably would have done better if i didn't go for the biscuits

seriously, all i've had today is 2 sausage rolls- but when i went for the biscuits had about 4 in sted of the 1 i originally set out to have

ah well, not exactly my worst day. far from it

[Standup2me]

Sounds pretty good to me,you could have had 20 biscuits instead
What matters is that you stopped
That is a powerful thing to do

I respect you for being able to do that

[unicornlady]

Originally Posted by Standup2me

I am trying to change bad food habits a bit at a time.

I am bringing fruit, to work, for my snacks.
So, it seems okay

Inspired by this, I've been bringing salads and nuts for lunchtime. I end up actually eating vegetables most days now and almonds are surprisingly filling. Also saving money because I'm not going out to lunch to eat huge portions because my sandwich or ramen wasn't enough.

I'll tackle dinner eventually...that's the hardest meal for me in terms of not eating everything in the house... Not proud about this Monday. I ordered a large pizza so I would have leftovers, then ate the whole thing.

Baby steps, right?

ate so little today. (4 slices of pizza, that's all)

hate it sometimes when i can eat loads, and other days i can't really eat a thing.

ah well.. got me some nice candy to eat tonight

[littlebitlost]

Just popping in. I really need to be held accountable for my actions. Need to start my food diary.

Getting back into my book 'lazy girl's guide to getting fit & losing weight' - which has helped in the past. I am terrified about my weight and unhealthy and pretty miserable.

80% of weight loss being diet, and only 20% being exercise sucks.

Need to stop binging. Thought I'd mention here for others, that to get metabolism firing properly, we need to eat a little, often, which FEELS like more, but is healthier. Ah I dunno.

[Charmonix.]

I hope its okay for me to just randomly jump into this thread.

Many people have tole me the same as what littlebitlost said, but I have a hard time with the eating little amounts, often thing... It seems easier to me to just not eat... as soon as I start eating I have a hard time stopping.
I'm trying hard to change my eating habits and avoiding the foods I enjoy binging on... So far I am finding it incredibly difficult. Not sure exactly how to make this easier yet.

[Standup2me]

Originally Posted by Charmonix.

I hope its okay for me to just randomly jump into this thread.

Many people have tole me the same as what littlebitlost said, but I have a hard time with the eating little amounts, often thing... It seems easier to me to just not eat... as soon as I start eating I have a hard time stopping.
I'm trying hard to change my eating habits and avoiding the foods I enjoy binging on... So far I am finding it incredibly difficult. Not sure exactly how to make this easier yet.

I've started to make sure that there is always, at least, one veggie at dinner.
I do feel fuller, so it has helped with the 10pm cookie-fest

I do feel like my bf is a saboteur though. He does the shopping and I always say don't buy chips, don't buy cookies...but he does...and then gets all b***hy when I eat them

Does anyone else have this same problem?

[Standup2me]

Originally Posted by Charmonix.

I hope its okay for me to just randomly jump into this thread.

Many people have tole me the same as what littlebitlost said, but I have a hard time with the eating little amounts, often thing... It seems easier to me to just not eat... as soon as I start eating I have a hard time stopping.
I'm trying hard to change my eating habits and avoiding the foods I enjoy binging on... So far I am finding it incredibly difficult. Not sure exactly how to make this easier yet.

Hi Charm, jump in anytime. The more people here, the more we learn and share.
This is a great place to talk to people who understand

Thank you for being here

[Standup2me]

I slipped on ice, fell backwards and hit my head
Needless to say...I am very cranky today

[Standup2me]

I had a very bad day
I work in the oil-patch and we've all been told that
we have to take a 20% pay cut
So what I do?
I went right to McD's and had an angus burger with bacon and a diet coke
supersized

right now I am quite disappointed in myself

[Charmonix.]

I'm sorry to hear about your job Standup2me, and that you had such a bad day.

[Standup2me]

Originally Posted by Charmonix.

I'm sorry to hear about your job Standup2me, and that you had such a bad day.

thanks so much for being here and understanding

[Standup2me]

High stress day today
I am doing okay though

[Angelique67]

Bad day and I ate a whole chocolate bar (a big one).

[GALAXYGAL]

I am disappointed, not in myself, but because for the last 3 weeks I have changed my eating habits (eat smaller meals throughout the day) and am working out 120-150 minutes per week (except for the large plate of spaghetti I had on Sunday) and I have not lost any weight. I feel that I might be too old to increase my metabolism. Anyone else having a hard time revving up their metabolism with diet and exercise?

[Standup2me]

Originally Posted by GALAXYGAL

I am disappointed, not in myself, but because for the last 3 weeks I have changed my eating habits (eat smaller meals throughout the day) and am working out 120-150 minutes per week (except for the large plate of spaghetti I had on Sunday) and I have not lost any weight. I feel that I might be too old to increase my metabolism. Anyone else having a hard time revving up their metabolism with diet and exercise?

What kind of exercises are you doing?

[Standup2me]

I keep asking myself -is it better to be safe than sorry?

[Standup2me]

Drifting
Just going with the flow

[Standup2me]

Is anyone here besides me?

[unicornlady]

I'm here, Standup2me... Lurking every couple days...

Safe vs. Sorry depends, I usually go with Sorry because Safe is often Boring

I haven't been posting because a weird side effect turn of events has made me not eat enough for once, and I have nutrient deficiencies, and it's just the opposite of "normal", and it's no better...