I have good day and bad ones. Today wasn't a good one for me. I have been tired out all this week. It is from the work going on around our house, I feel like I am buried under the stress. Than I got on the scales this morning and found that it had spiked. Not what I need to strat my day off with.

I've been at this weight loss thing for almost five full years now. I've done well, and weigh about 80 pounds less now than I did then. It's just that I get sick of the work involved at times. I think why can't I just be normal, and set down to a meal and enjoy what I put in my mouth. Why do I have to cowculate the calories of every morsle, and think should I or shoudln't I.

Today left me feeling like I'm loosing the battle, and maybe in the end even the war. I know that this was just one more day in long line of day past, and an even longer line of days to come.

You have to get right back on that wagon. You know you can do this. You have come far, so don't give up now.
Congrats on the lose so far.
I know how it gets at times, it seems easer just to give up. I have done that many times myself. Just stay focused and you will get there. We know that we need to do this for us and our health. I wish you all the best. I will check back and see how you are doing.have a great Sunday!

I have good day and bad ones. Today wasn't a good one for me. I have been tired out all this week. It is from the work going on around our house, I feel like I am buried under the stress. Than I got on the scales this morning and found that it had spiked. Not what I need to strat my day off with.When I'm stressed, I skip the weekly weighing, knowing full well it's likely to be bad news, which I may not react to appropriately.

I've been at this weight loss thing for almost five full years now. I've done well, and weigh about 80 pounds less now than I did then. It's just that I get sick of the work involved at times. I think why can't I just be normal, and set down to a meal and enjoy what I put in my mouth. Why do I have to cowculate the calories of every morsle, and think should I or shoudln't I.After a while, unless you're constantly experimenting with different foods, you come to know what are safe portions and meals that come within your calorie budget. Eating less should not be "work". If it is, perhaps there's a way of redesigning your routine [such as, definite meal plans that mostly repeat themselves so you don't have to "re-invent the wheel" / calculate the calories, nearly so often when you sit down].

Today left me feeling like I'm loosing the battle, and maybe in the end even the war. I know that this was just one more day in long line of day past, and an even longer line of days to come.It does sound like you need a simpler approach. How about trying out smaller plates? And, just focussing for a while on the really critical items: being wary of portion sizes for the richer foods like meats, dairy and processed foods?

rD

ps. Good health is priceless! And, we rarely appreciate it, until we're faced with not having it.

You've made wonderful progress, and your health is far better with that 80 pounds off than if it were put back on. And, dare I say it? You might have succumbed to heart disease by now, if you'd not removed that surplus, as quite frankly, heart disease is no small risk when we're obese or even notably overweight, especially when under stress.

I don't even pretend to be on a diet on a day like this. There are way to many kinds of foods around the house. I know from experience that one day of eating will not in the long run hurt my weight loss. It will just slow things down. Now if I didn't right back on the diet wagon, than I would be in trouble, but I know that wont be a problem. That maybe the one truly important thing I have learn over the last five years.

Yesterday was a bad day from me, and my post and feelings reflected that fact. Today I don't feel quite as defeated. I wont to thank you all for your support and kind words. I will try not to be such a downer with my post. I have not been feeling very positive of late, ok I've been somewhat depressed of late. My husband says that I am functionally depressed. He means that I get up, and do everything that needs doing, but I take no joy in any of it. As he says I act and look to anyone who doesn't know me well like nothing is wrong, but if you live with me and know me, you something isn't quite write. But as they say this to will pass. In the mean time bear with me, I'll get back on the up side soon.

Boy what a difference a day makes. I got up this morning feeling somewhat more ready to tackle this long race. Even knowing that the scale would be up this morning didn't bother me. [I weighed in at 174 this morning]

I have been in control of my eating, and even included some dairy. I am trying right now to get in my full calcium intake from food, and not have to take supplements to make up the difference. The only down side to food today is in the left over from last nights party. As I sit here writing there is a Brownie in the kitchen calling my name. It is being backed up by a pint of ice cream. I will not give in however, I know that I am stronger. The rest of the left over are quickly disappearing thanks to my sons and the their friends.

I got in a great walk this afternoon. The weather here finally changed, and perhaps winter had come at last. I dressed warmly, and headed out into the cold, wind and wonder of wonders, snow showers. It was like heaven to me. I walk to out local Post Office and back home a total of an hour and forty-five minutes. It felt wonderful.

So all in all today was an up day. This is the day that keeps me going a little longer. Now if I can just string a few of these day together.

I had the morning to myself, and it was delightful. Weigh in was at 171.25 this morning, which was down a half pound. Not that it would have mattered though, because I felt so good. I took my time and ate a slow breakfast, and enjoyed my newspaper.

It has finally gotten cold around here, and while we still don't have any snow, it feels like winter, and that feels great. I had time this afternoon for nice hour long walk, and I love the burning feeling on my cheeks, when it's cold and windy.

I didn't get to my goal with the calcium, and I had to take a supplement.

Hi Vtmom, just saw your new journal and thought I'd stop in to say "hey". :wave:

First of all, I'd like to offer you a HUGE congratulations on the 80 pounds you've lost. That's a fabulous achievement! Not to mention another congrats on seeing a good result on the scale today (Brownies and ice cream be damned!). And second of all, I'm glad to see you're feeling better about things than you were a few days ago. Believe me, I've felt the same despair about being in "diet prison", and I haven't been at this nearly as long as you have. After five years, I'd say you've more than earned the right to grumble a bit. :)

Your walk to the post office sounded gorgeous. I don't really like wet snow, but wet snow in a picturesque setting like Vermont might change my mind. Hope the rest of your day is swell. Good luck with the calcium!