So far so good this week. I have walked each day 3 miles and it takes me 45 min. So I don't feel like I am wasting my time by taking that 45 min to do something for myself. I no one should ever feel like it is a waste of time to do something for yourself. But I think you know what I mean you always think of a 101 things that you need to get done. But I am not worrying about those things I will spend my time doing what I NEED to do for my self and then do maybe 2 things out of the 101. There is alway the next day for laundry. (hate laundry) But anyway it all works out in the need. Till next time Tina

It has been way too long since I have been in contact with you all. It has been a crazy summer and I really need to focus again. So I am taking the time needed each day to visits and get the support needed to win this battle. I have found that I need this great place with all the you people who understand the frustrations of the day to day battle. I have to be shorter than I would like to be right now but I need to run for now. I will post later tonight and let you all know how my first day back is going. Luckily I have maintained my weight. Thank god. Talk soon. Missed you all and hope to reconnected! Take care Tina

Good Morning all
I had a really good day yesterday. I may have needed to eat more but I did not feel hungry. I keep myself busy and I think that is why I did not think of eating. I should keep some nuts or crackers in my car for days like that. However it is amazing that I did not think about eating. I usually do! I also went for a walk 2 1/2 miles. I was taking pictures of the fall leave near this river we live near by. It really feels great to be in nature and get fit also. So all in all it was a good day. I hope you all have a great day. Tina

nuts are a good idea. I also keep a supply of the Kashi TLC bars on hand. Tasty 'granola' bars, not too bad on calories and made with whole grain.

Thanks for the idea. Great pic by the way. Wow great job.
Well today I ended up going for around a 2 mile hike. The mountain was very pretty it is fall here and the leaves are beautiful.
I had a great breakfast and at the top of the mountain I had a peanut butter sammie. When I got home I had a handful of trail mix. So I am now ready to eat my feet. I should not wait to eat I know I tend to over do it. So I need to really get a better plan together. My husband does not stop long enough so we eat on the later side. So I usually am starving. I will get it figured out. Talk again soon
Tina

Today was a pretty good day. I ate well and I just finished a 3 mile walk. I did it in 45 min. I am not sure if that is good or not. I have trouble with my knee sometimes when I run so I push really hard when I walk. So does anyone know what a good time is for walking (speed walking) a mile? I would like to set a goal but I want it to be realistic.
I really felt great at work and I truly think it is because I am back on track. I know it is a day to day thing so for today it was great! Until tomorrow Tina

Today was not such a great day. We had a birthday party for a coworker. And yes I had cake! Well I had 2 small pieces of cake. I think I just should have gotten the big piece in the end because that is what it equaled. I was not able to get out and walk today. It is very cold and raining. I should have gone anyway. Well tomorrow will be a better day. Tina

Well don't be discouraged. We all have out little slip ups and that's okay as long as we don't make it a habit. Congrats so far on your success and good luck for the future. Hang in there. ^^

You are right we all fall of the wagon as they say. That is not important it is getting back on and hanging on that is important. I had a much better day today I was very busy and up really early so I am very tired. I was active today but I did not walk. I plan on taking a hike tomorrow. I will get much needed rest tonight. And I'll be ready to the climb ahead of me. The weather will not hold out much longer here so I have to get busy. I need to think about a gym membership. Yuck! Not a fan but it is next to impossible to get out in the winter here. The weekends are not that bad you can snow shoe or ski. It is the after work exercise that suffers. So I really need to get a membership somewhere. Well talk more tomorrow. Take care all.

Oh yeah thanks for you comment. I love it when people post I sometimes go along time without comments I love them.
Tina

Today was a good day. My husband, dog and I went for a nice hike. Then when I got back home I got my gardens ready for winter. It is fast approaching. So I was pretty active today. I have Monday off and I hope I can take the dog for another hike. I should be able to right now my legs do not hurt that badly. I will let you know tomorrow. Tina

Congrats on 20 pounds lost and on finding this forum. Its a great place for support. Sounds like you have found something that works for you.

This place is a great tool and you take away stuff you can use. I sometimes feel like the next ten pounds will never come off. But I feel like I am more focused now and getting back in to posting has helped me allot. It holds me accountable and I need that. I plan on going out and exercising later it is getting cold here and I need to get it in while I can. Talk more later Tina

you have already lost so much weight..and with a little time u'll lose the remaining ten pounds as well..ur success acts as a source if inspiration for newcomers like me.. ..

so keep it up

Thank you. You are an inspiration with your determination as well. It really makes people like me get fired up again seeing you so excited about your journey. That is what makes this forum work so well people reading the day to day challenges. And getting the support needed to make the decisions.

I as you have friends that can eat what they want when they want. And it sometimes is very hard not to over indulge in bad behavior. We do not have allot to do here in Maine other than play cards, drink and eat. But I am finding ways that I can still be apart of the fun and not fall from my plan. Boy it is really hard when my friends don't think about eating until 9 or 10 at night. So now I just eat before going over to their houses. And if we order out it is something that I will not hate myself for eating. I am getting the support I need from them but it is hard. I hope you stay strong and have the success you deserve. Have a great week. Tina
PS I did walk 4 miles today not really having my heart into it but I did it. And it feels amazing!

Today was a good day. I got to walk after work (3 miles) it is getting cold and I am not impressed! But I will continue until I can't stand it anymore.
How does one train you mind that you are not starving? I don't understand there are days that it is not a problem. And then there was today STARVING!! I try to put it out of my mind and do other things but boy. Talk about temptation. It is hard when I am at work I have a desk job. And although our practice is busy on days I am still sitting at a desk. And my mind thinks I should snack. I did not today anymore than I do any other day. I will have an apple or orange to try to stop the temptation. The funny part is I think I am still hungry after I eat lunch. But anyway I try to do the right things but there are those days when I don't. I just need to not think about it at all. Well talk more tomorrow. Tina