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stroutman81 said: "[QUOTE=smarchee]Thanks lakelady for the re-welcoming. Well, the motivation for being active and physical isn't really the issue with me, it's the mental side of it. I haven't got the drive to incorporate a good work out with a good day of eating healthy, and then having that snowball into a good week of working out. I am hoping to get my mental drive back to getting into shape and living a healthy lifestyle. A brief overview here, I topped out at 315 pound around the summer of 2004, then changed my life around and reached 220 pounds in 2005. 220 was a pretty good weight for me, I'm not tall, but I don't have a thin frame. I would think 200 pounds would be very solid for me. Anyways, as recent at last July I was 230. Now I am at 305 again and it's driving me nuts, and affecting my enjoyment with life, not in any serious way, just with shopping, socializing, watching too much tv etc.
Anyhow, I looked at a website to see what a normal calorie count for a person of my age should be and it said around 2100 per day, so I don't think restricting myself to 800 is going to work. I would hope that once I get into exercising regularly, that the eating healthy will follow and hence, a life change will be the inevitable result.[/QUOTE]
Hello.
We each have our own ideas. That said though, I'd agree that 800 calories would not be appropriate."
stroutman81 said: "[QUOTE=smarchee]Well, I am back. My last thread ended in March, when I gave up. I knew I had no mental motivation to give to keep eating healthy and get in shape. Looking back, I definitly went through a period of depression from February-March. Fortunatly, my summer classes started up in May and I have been focused on school all summer. With my final exam on Monday, I want to take the 3 1/2 weeks from that day to my first class in September for my fall semester and get back into working out regularly, walking regularly, jogging once in a while and, most importantly, eating healthy.
I feel horrible these days, and look horrible. I am down to 3 golf shirts that fit me well, with about 10 in my closet too tight.
Anyways, I have been contemplating starting up a journal to post my thoughts, to have some accountability, and to get some criticism and become involved again with people who are challenging themselves to become healthier and more active. So, right now, I say screw it, I will start a thread and become more conscious of what I am going through daily.
Alright, off to pick up some things.
Smarchee :dazed052:[/QUOTE]
Things should improve once you get back to working our regularly. For most it seems that when they stick to a workout program, it's easier for them to stick to a nutrition program too.
Have you figured out your calories yet?"
stroutman81 said: "Congrats... that's great! Momentum is an important variable."
DBrew said: "Are you a boy or a girl? I am just curious. I think 1400 cals a day along with a really vigorous workout would have you shedding pounds right and left. It must be frustrating to have your weight up again. If you stick with it, you will be thinner again soon. I know it is not easy. Have you ever thought about a program to help you like weight watchers?"
DBrew said: "i hope you get the determination you need. I know when it is not there, it does not matter how much you want to lose, it just really hard to get around to doing it.
I hope you can find a source that motivates. Maybe you should look into weight watchers."
DBrew said: "Things are looking up! Congratulations!"
naynay said: "[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]welcome back:) [/FONT]"
Diamond said: "It sounds like you're doing great! Keep up the good work, Smarchee. ;)"
smarchee said: "Well, I am back. My last thread ended in March, when I gave up. I knew I had no mental motivation to give to keep eating healthy and get in shape. Looking back, I definitly went through a period of depression from February-March. Fortunatly, my summer classes started up in May and I have been focused on school all summer. With my final exam on Monday, I want to take the 3 1/2 weeks from that day to my first class in September for my fall semester and get back into working out regularly, walking regularly, jogging once in a while and, most importantly, eating healthy.
I feel horrible these days, and look horrible. I am down to 3 golf shirts that fit me well, with about 10 in my closet too tight.
Anyways, I have been contemplating starting up a journal to post my thoughts, to have some accountability, and to get some criticism and become involved again with people who are challenging themselves to become healthier and more active. So, right now, I say screw it, I will start a thread and become more conscious of what I am going through daily.
Alright, off to pick up some things.
Smarchee :dazed052:"
smarchee said: "Thanks lakelady for the re-welcoming. Well, the motivation for being active and physical isn't really the issue with me, it's the mental side of it. I haven't got the drive to incorporate a good work out with a good day of eating healthy, and then having that snowball into a good week of working out. I am hoping to get my mental drive back to getting into shape and living a healthy lifestyle. A brief overview here, I topped out at 315 pound around the summer of 2004, then changed my life around and reached 220 pounds in 2005. 220 was a pretty good weight for me, I'm not tall, but I don't have a thin frame. I would think 200 pounds would be very solid for me. Anyways, as recent at last July I was 230. Now I am at 305 again and it's driving me nuts, and affecting my enjoyment with life, not in any serious way, just with shopping, socializing, watching too much tv etc.
Anyhow, I looked at a website to see what a normal calorie count for a person of my age should be and it said around 2100 per day, so I don't think restricting myself to 800 is going to work. I would hope that once I get into exercising regularly, that the eating healthy will follow and hence, a life change will be the inevitable result."
smarchee said: "DBrew, I am a male, 30 years old. Yeah it is really frustrating to have my weight up to this unsunstainable level. It's weighing heavily on my mind, and contributing to avoiding some social interactions. I did end of going for a walk last night and hope to get to one later on tonight, and possibly the gym tomorrow after work, so I can start putting myself on the scale. I find putting myself on the scale every other day or so helps focus me.
Well, off to the studying, blah :th_thumbsdownsmiley"
smarchee said: "Well, I am done my summer course exams, and now have about 3 weeks until my last semester at University starts, so I am looking forward to getting in a good amount of exercise and healthy eating. Off to the gym for now, and I am bringing an apple with me so I can eat it after the gym when I take the newspaper and the book I am reading and hit the library or the park for an hour and a bit to relax
:thumbup:"
smarchee said: "[QUOTE=stroutman81]Have you figured out your calories yet?[/QUOTE]
No, I don't think I am going to. I'm not into counting them either. I know what foods I should eat, I know what quantities are appropriate, and I know what foods I should stay away from completely, and ones I can cheat with moderatly."
smarchee said: "I decided to hold back on describing my working out and eating habits these last couple of days until I was into a "groove" and am glad to say that I have started some good momentum this week. I have ate healthy meals, in reasonable quantities, I have avoided most negative foods (I cheated on Tuesday), and have gone to the gym each day this week, even did some weight training yesterday, and smiled when I went on the scale and was down 2 pounds from Tuesday.
This is how I roll...........:respect:"
smarchee said: "08/20
BF - bowl of cereal + milk
LU - salad with 3 rice cakes + glass of soy milk
Exercise:
* 30 min walk on treadmill
* 12 min bike
* 8 min stair master
* 15 min cross trainer
Temptation:
* went to afternoon flick (Simpson's movie), thought about possibly getting popcorn and/or soda, bought a bottle of water when I originally went in $ 3 for 591 mL, what a RIP-OFF :angry:"
help6363 said: "Sorry to hear about your weight gain...... I HATE when it happens to me, it seems to destroy my self esteem.
Nevertheless, we all have the INNER POWER to change us...... that's one good thing about life!
How's the gym going? What are you doing there?"
lakelady said: "Smarchee, [COLOR="Magenta"][SIZE="3"][SIZE="4"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]WELCOME BACK!!!!!![/FONT][/SIZE][/SIZE][/COLOR]
I think you have made the mistake of many newcomers to a lifestyle change, and tried to change too much, too fast. It's too much to do all at once. If you completely give up foods you love, exercise way more than you're used to, and deprive yourself too much, you're doomed to fail! It's just too much! Change little things, one at a time. I always recommend trying the 'cheat day' thing for new dieter's it doesn't ALWAYS work, for certain personalities, at certain times, it can trigger binges. But try it. No harm, no foul. Stick religiously to 800 cals a day, for 6 days, and then reward yourself on the seventh by eating whatever you like. It's REALLY worked for me in the past.
Also, exercise...start slow, and make it something you enjoy. Swimming, jumping rope, treadmill while watching your favorite vids, or TIVO'd shows, roller blading, rowing, dancing, the possibilities are ENDLESS! Just make certain you don't view it as some sort of 'punishment'
There is no better motivation for continued success than seeing that scale go down. You'll find you can keep easing in the healthier lifestyle if you don't try to do a 180 all at once. You can DO this. YES! START THE JOURNAL!!!!"