Ok, so my weight has not dropped at all. Seriously, every time I start, my UC flares.
So, I have come to the determination that I just can't do the same things I used to-it is obviously too hard on my body right now. But I have to do something.
I had Bill clear out the treadmill area this weekend (I have been asking for a long while now-you couldn't even open the thing), and my only plan is to just get on there and walk while the girls are resting-I figure I can turn on a dvr'ed show and stay on there while I watch.
But I am lacking in the motivation to actually get up and do it. The flu got my UC acting up, and I really am struggling to get up and get moving. But I need to do it.
How do you work through these moments? I am so discouraged because I constantly feel like I have to make a choice between my UC and my weight, but my health is at stake all around. If I don't get this weight off, I am at risk for a number of problems. But if I don't listen to my body and my UC seriously flares, I am at risk for a whole different set of problems. It just seems like a catch 22, and I sit in denial of it rather than take action.
Any advice? I really want to make some healthful changes, and exercise has GOT to fit in somewhere. I am working hard on my dietary changes, but that is very slow for me.
I am right there with you! Since MS Biggest Loser ended I have gained back almost all the weight that it took a year to lose. UGH! I guess I need the accountability! I know it is because I have gone back to old habits... junk food, snacking at night, not eating breakfast, oh yeah and not excercising. I do NOT want to go to my gyno visit in Feb and have to admit that I've gained back almost 20 lbs in a year. I know what the problem is I just don't feel like doing anything about it even though I don't like the outcome.
I think your plan about walking on the treadmill while you watch TV is a great one, even if you start off just walking slowly it is way better than sitting on the couch. Maybe you can concentrate on making little changes here and there or doing one thing at a time instead of a bunch of changes making you overwhelmed.
i'm up at least 12 pounds from my lowest. lots of my clothes don't fit and i'm just feeling miserable about myself lately.
supa, health issues aside (meaning that without that on my plate, i'm not sure how to suggest you work with it), i have found that i have to schedule it into my day and then DO it.
i'm going to start hitting the treadmill too. at school today i'm going to work out a schedule - on days when i can get out of work early (meaning soon after the students leave), i'm going to come home, hit the treadmill while ellen is on, and then i can get emily off the bus at 3:45 and then go pick up jake. (i have been getting him on my way home, but he's pissed that i pick him up at 3ish, b/c he either misses snack or their afternoon activity and i end up dragging him out of there kicking and screaming).
if i can get on the treadmill at 3, i will get emily off the bus at 3:45, set her up with a snack and a show on my bed and walk while she does that. the catch for that is i need to get matt to split the cable jack up there so i can use the tv on the treadmill (i will not last long on their if i have to watch little einsteins or diego).
I never ever thought I would say this. Ever. Weight Watchers has helped me a ton. (I was a HUGE skeptic and only joined because my work friends made me feel guilty that if they didn't get one more person, they would cancel the on campus class) a half hour once per week keeps me accountable, I like the women, we share the same struggle face to face. I suck at tracking my points, badly (though investing in the calculator which will hopefully help me out), but even just being with them week to week I am so much more mindful about what is going in my mouth. Just enough to think twice about it, kwim? I am starting my next 12 week session this Wednesday. I've lost 11 pounds, and have 8 more to go to be at my pre-Koda weight. I'm determined to do this, despite the holiday season coming up.
I lost and gained the same 5 pounds before joining for about a year.
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ETA- I'm still working on the exercise thing. I think if I can get on track with my points I will be more motivated to work out...if nothing else so I can earn some bonus points to enjoy a few holiday treats this upcoming season.
-- Edited by supergrover on Monday 9th of November 2009 07:04:52 AM
I agree with April that you have to schedule the exercise and then just DO it!
I've been struggling lately also! It's so hard to find the time!
I joined a gym just last week, because I wasn't doing so well at home. We do have a treadmill that I run on, but I was always coming up with excuses. The biggest thing to me is that our evenings are so short and jam packed as it is to take even just 35 minutes to exercise seems like a lot to me. I was struggling with feeling guilty about not spending time with M2 or cleaning if I was working out, and If I didn't work out I was feeling guilty about that.
Anyway I've been working out at lunch so I don't have to do it when I get home, and it has helped a ton. Plus for me since I paid for the gym, I feel like I need to go and get my money's worth. I did good last week, so lets see what this week brings.
Sorry to make that all about me. I just wanted to share that I've been struggling also, and I don't have the health issue you do!
:hugs I hope you find something that works for you!!
Right there with you. My goal is to get up in the mornings and do my workout video. I was hoping with the time change that "extra" hour would help me be able to get up but that hasn't happened so far. No more. I have my yearly physical this year and I am resolving to be at my healthiest everything by next year's physical. I turn 30 next year and I want to be in the best shape of my post-baby life. ;)
I think even if we don't do a real biggest loser we should start a new thread - do you guys want to set a date to actually start and do weigh ins weekly - no pictures, just weigh ins.
Oh, wait, I forgot about the whole privacy thing. IDK if we can get one set up but that would be cool to have a little private thread to do this.
Well, I'm glad I am not the only one, though sorry you are all dealing with this too!!!
ITA about the schedule. I do so much better when I have it the schedule to do. That forces me to plan ahead. Like today, I made sure to make my salad before picking up the girls so I could eat with them instead of making my salad while they ate. Then I just waited a little while (I can't get on the treadmill full) and did my walking. not at any quick pace-just started off at a slow 3mph walk, but I stayed on for a total of 42 minutes and watched Medium. I feel like a snail, but everytime I try and be more than that, I seem to start losing blood (sorry-I know that is TMI).
I think my biggest problem is my attitude. I have tried and failed so many times in the past couple of years, and I have gotten myself in this mindset that whatever I do will only work for a while, and then I will fail again. Or I will flare again and not be able to do anything. I feel like I am constantly starting over again because something happens, and it has definitely gotten me down. I need to change my attitude and start believing that I CAN and WILL find success this time.
And Jenn-I have wondered about WW for myself. I have never really considered it, but now that my body seems to be causing me challenges with the exercise, I think tackling the food is even more important. And I need something to keep me honest. I snack way too often at night right before bed-and that is bad news.
It is so funny-my one SIL has been having health problems, only they can't figure out what is wrong with her. She and I were talking about how we both used to get annoyed with people who have chronic health problems who complained about not being able to do things, or said they couldn't-we were both like, wtf-just push through and do it!!! But we just didn't understand!!! I feel awful for ever having those thoughts. And she is a teeny little thing-always used to be exercising and on the go and now she doesn't even have the energy to clean her house (that is HUGE for her-she is a cleaning freak). But I digress-just funny how things change I guess. I am trying to change with them and still not completely lose sight of my goals.
Thanks for the advice and the support!!! I am far to unpredictable for a MSBL, but wouldn't mind at all having a private area where we could discuss all of this!
-- Edited by Supafly on Monday 9th of November 2009 07:37:16 PM
