swellmomma Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Yup that is what I have lost so far. I have a very long way to go to my goal. 91.5 more lbs to be exact. But in only 12 days I can not believe I have hit my first 10lb milestone. I am not doing a special diet. I am not taking anything. I am not giving up the junk and fast food I love. I am cutting portion sizes down by a lot. For example out with all the running around yesterday I was craving a burger from teh burger joint. Instead of the size I normally get I got a kid's size off the value menu. Better for budget and waist size and still satisfied the craving. In addition to portion sizes I have reduced my carb intake. Hard to do in a family that makes most meals out of pasta/grains/potatoes etc and uses very little meat or produce. I have increased the produce and decreased the starches though I have a lot to do to really make that switch better. But the end result has been in 12 days I have dropped 10.5 lbs. Biggest obstacles is I feel hungry but don't want to eat the foods in the house. I have healthy things to snack on, but what I really want is to dig into a big pot of mashed potatoes and gravy, or hit up a fast food place for a super combo etc. My will power sucks so I am battling back and forth with myself constantly. I give into cravings by downsizing what I am eating and it helps but in the end I just have to retrain myself and that is hard. I am an emotional eater. I eat when stressed. My life is always stressful. I still can not physically exercise due to issues with my feet, and have not found a new coping skill to replace the eating. Not fun, but what is fun is watching the needle on the scale drop 1-2 lbs every day. And that is what I am clinging to as tight as possible while I retrain myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 CONGRATS!!! And, :grouphug:... I completely understand the cravings issues and the "NEED" for carbs. I've struggled with my weight for years, so I get what you are going through. Just want to say that I'm proud of you! You can do this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia. Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Congrats! Portion control was the biggest help for me when I lost a lot of weight after baby #3 was born. Not denying myself if we went out, but knowing what I could reasonably eat. I'll be doing it again after #5 is born! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 YAY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Yup that is what I have lost so far. I have a very long way to go to my goal. 91.5 more lbs to be exact. But in only 12 days I can not believe I have hit my first 10lb milestone. I am not doing a special diet. I am not taking anything. I am not giving up the junk and fast food I love. I am cutting portion sizes down by a lot. For example out with all the running around yesterday I was craving a burger from teh burger joint. Instead of the size I normally get I got a kid's size off the value menu. Better for budget and waist size and still satisfied the craving. In addition to portion sizes I have reduced my carb intake. Hard to do in a family that makes most meals out of pasta/grains/potatoes etc and uses very little meat or produce. I have increased the produce and decreased the starches though I have a lot to do to really make that switch better. But the end result has been in 12 days I have dropped 10.5 lbs. Biggest obstacles is I feel hungry but don't want to eat the foods in the house. I have healthy things to snack on, but what I really want is to dig into a big pot of mashed potatoes and gravy, or hit up a fast food place for a super combo etc. My will power sucks so I am battling back and forth with myself constantly. I give into cravings by downsizing what I am eating and it helps but in the end I just have to retrain myself and that is hard. I am an emotional eater. I eat when stressed. My life is always stressful. I still can not physically exercise due to issues with my feet, and have not found a new coping skill to replace the eating. Not fun, but what is fun is watching the needle on the scale drop 1-2 lbs every day. And that is what I am clinging to as tight as possible while I retrain myself. First of all :party: for what you have lost already!! It is a process and you will not be perfect.. And once in awhile....dig into those mashed potatoes!!! I eat just for the reasons you stated. I lost 80 lbs with 35 to go when I got preggo. Now I am headed back to weight watchers with 45 to lose. You can do it, give yourself grace and time. Never give up. It is not fun, but it will get easier. You will go through phases and sometimes may even need a break from "dieting". I found that if I eased in and focused on one change at a time it was easier. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 That's fantastic! I agree with you on the portion control thing...the times I've been most successful in losing weight haven't been trying this or that diet...it's been simply eating less! :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in Austin Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Congrats. May I recommend something like this for mashed potatoes: a small amount of mashed potato mixed with mashed cauliflower and Greek yogurt and whatever seasoning you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 That is wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Congratulations! That's wonderful! I, too, am trying to lose weight again. A few years ago, I lost 65 pounds in about 8 months. Since then, I've gained back 40 pounds, so I'm back to it again. I always joke that I'm allergic to exercise. LOL.. I lost weight then (and am starting it again now) strictly through portion control. As soon as you tell me I can't have that cookie, then I WILL HAVE that cookie. haha.. By counting calories, I can eat whatever I want through give and take. I can have the cookie now, but that means no cake later, or whatever. It works for me. Congrats, again. And good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Well I had mashed potatoes with dinner. We has salmon and veggies and potatoes. I stuck with a normal portion and never cooked gravy for it. You see before when I would get really upset I would make a pot of mashed potatoes and a pot of gravy and sit down and eat it all. Tonight was good, 1/2 plate of veggies, and a proper serving of salmon, and then about a cup of potatoes to start. I had 1/2C for seconds, but that serving didn't even taste as good. Much better amounts than I used to eat. As for cauliflower in my potatoes no way :lol: I would rather have a smaller amount of the way I like them than change them like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Dang, girl, that's great! I thought my 20 lbs since July was pretty sweet! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Dang, girl, that's great! I thought my 20 lbs since July was pretty sweet! ;) 20lbs since July is a great thing too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Congrats! :party: My family laughs at me for weighing stuff but it's what it takes for me to keep portions normal. Keep doing what works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 :hurray: Keep up the great work! I'll bet that in another couple weeks your cravings will diminish. FWIW, whenever I crave something (esp. carbs/sugar) a dill pickle takes the craving away pronto :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Congratulations! Keep up the great work. Low carb is how I live now. It really is worth it.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghee Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 :hurray: That is great! I don't know what your foot issues are, but you may find them diminishing as you lose weight. I had gained quite a bit at one point and started having horrible foot pain. Since losing it all, I rarely have foot pain (barring normal, over did it on my feet all day type stuff.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoLuRu Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 As for cauliflower in my potatoes no way :lol: I would rather have a smaller amount of the way I like them than change them like that. This actually tastes really good. You might find that small changes like that taste better than you thought! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Whoo Hoo! You go girl! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Congrats! :party: My family laughs at me for weighing stuff but it's what it takes for me to keep portions normal. Keep doing what works for you. This. It's a necessary wake up call for me from time to time to see what a serving looks like. I can't eat like my husband or this pack of skinny teenagers I live with. I've discovered a few other things along the way in addition to portion control: 1) Have specific goals. "Eat better" is too vague. Goals like: "Eat a salad with dinner at least 3 nights a week" or "Eat four servings of veggies a day" are far more useful. 2) Make it easy as possible by doing some advance prep. I've always been intrigued by the idea of once a month cooking, but I know I do not want to spend a weekend cooking. Instead, I increase a recipe that freezes well, and set aside a couple portions for emergency rations. Do this a few times, and you'll have a few things on hand that can be popped into the microwave. Also, put away produce clean to make that salad prep easier. Chop any salad veggies after lunch instead of while cooking dinner. 3) Work with your vices. I can't do that "No eating after dinner" rule as I simply cannot fall asleep while hungry. I also obsess about how deprived I feel if I even try. It seems I can tolerate a little hunger during the day if it means I get my evening snack or treat. I still seem to lose as long as I stay in a certain calorie range, so it's all good. We all have a limited amount of self-control, so you gotta pick your battles wisely. And congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Yup that is what I have lost so far. I have a very long way to go to my goal. 91.5 more lbs to be exact. But in only 12 days I can not believe I have hit my first 10lb milestone. I am not doing a special diet. I am not taking anything. I am not giving up the junk and fast food I love. I am cutting portion sizes down by a lot. For example out with all the running around yesterday I was craving a burger from teh burger joint. Instead of the size I normally get I got a kid's size off the value menu. Better for budget and waist size and still satisfied the craving. In addition to portion sizes I have reduced my carb intake. Hard to do in a family that makes most meals out of pasta/grains/potatoes etc and uses very little meat or produce. I have increased the produce and decreased the starches though I have a lot to do to really make that switch better. But the end result has been in 12 days I have dropped 10.5 lbs. Biggest obstacles is I feel hungry but don't want to eat the foods in the house. I have healthy things to snack on, but what I really want is to dig into a big pot of mashed potatoes and gravy, or hit up a fast food place for a super combo etc. My will power sucks so I am battling back and forth with myself constantly. I give into cravings by downsizing what I am eating and it helps but in the end I just have to retrain myself and that is hard. I am an emotional eater. I eat when stressed. My life is always stressful. I still can not physically exercise due to issues with my feet, and have not found a new coping skill to replace the eating. Not fun, but what is fun is watching the needle on the scale drop 1-2 lbs every day. And that is what I am clinging to as tight as possible while I retrain myself. Amazing! I need to do what you are doing. Portion control is a tough one, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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