Greeky's Baby Steps

[greekblondechic]

What kind of foam pads jen? Where can I get them from?

Egg crates, I'd have to eat a lot of eggs!

My mattress is so bad, with a towel under my back and a pillow under my knees I still cant sleep.

Going to do legs and maybe some cardio to burn off that ice cream. I really can not have that stuff in the house, regardless of if it's low sugar or low carb or low fat. I still eat too damned much of it.

I am going dancing tonight

I think one way to break this cycle of eating bad stuff when I dont intend to, is to plan my first planned cheat BEFORE a week ends. Cuz it usually happens about a week apart, but the way it happens I always feel guilty after. Need to stop that. Does anybody do maybe two smaller cheats a week instead maybe that will help too? Anybody?

 

[atherjen]

WOOHOO Dancing!!!

egg crates? LOL I meant the foamy kind!! HAHA and you can buy that and the foam pads at walmart, sears, any big department store.. quite cheap.

a planned weekly cheat sounds better then emotional guilt from unplanned cheats

 

[greekblondechic]

Well, we went dancing but it was dead..so we didn't really get to dance

I will look for those foam pads! I bet they are a lot cheaper than a new mattress but the problem is my bed practically sinks in in the middle and its not even that old. I cant imagine how it must be for a really heavy person if I have this problem at a decent weight. Will this help for that Im not so sure...

I had ice cream again today but the good thing is, I have now really decided even tho I *was* doing better, i still cant have ice cream in the house so it wont be bought again, and my overall calories were fine.

Had a nice sweaty leg workout plus 15mins cardio. Im gonna try something different, focusing a lot more on the weights and not worry too much about the cardio, add in a lot more weights exercises but still keep the reps high.

 

[JoLin]

Hi Greeky, I am new around here, but have been reading often your journal, I also have a few eating habits similar to yours, like love sweets and bad stuff, so I can relate to your issues Lately I have been able to control them a little bit because I want my figure back though. Anyway, just stopped by to introduce myself and say HI!

 

[greekblondechic]

Hello and welcome Jolin!

It's kinda sad when all the new people tell you they have the same issues as you, I mean, damn I must have a lot of issues

But seriously, yeah I guess it's good to see other people struggling with the same things you do, I know I definately found comfort in that when I came here and I know that I am working on it so I can overcome those issues!

 

[Jill]

I think focusing on weights, and cardio is Great hott stuff!!! YOU NEED MUSCLE, to burn more fat on a daily basis. I once said I wouldnt mind loosing some muscle-I take that back now, considering how hard it is for a female to build muscle, geniticaly.

I have been doing higher reps, (10-15) lighter weights and focusing on FORM for the last month. My body is likeing it.

Get the new Opera mag this month, some great articles on weight loss and crap. Dont usually buy that mag, but the articles caught my eye!

 

[naturaltan]

Greeky ... cardio and weights Nice! Now make this a constant in your life and you're set.

Go Greeky go!

 

[greekblondechic]

I will look for it in stores Jilly. I dont want to put on muscle, but I am hoping by simply adding in more exercises but keeping weights low, that I dont really add much if any.

Nt I did shoulders and 30 mins cardio today, only thing is I also ate too much

 

[myCATpowerlifts]

Hey vivy whats up?

 

[greekblondechic]

Not much lil bro.. chillin, you?

 

[greekblondechic]

I found a jar of peanut butter. NOT good.

 

[Jill]

I found a jar of peanut butter. NOT good.

DO NOT TOUCH IT!!!

Or even smell it!

 

[greekblondechic]

I already more than touched it. haha

In other news, I went out for lunch, then proceeded to lose it in the bathroom. I don't want to go to work, but I don't think I can really call out sick, hopefully Ill feel better by 5

 

[fantasma62]

Gosh Greeky, I hope you don't catch the stomach thing, it's going around...

 

[greekblondechic]

What I hate most when I get sick like that is the thoughts that start coming back..

"Oh yay you just got rid of all that food/calories.."

 

[fantasma62]

What I hate most when I get sick like that is the thoughts that start coming back..

"Oh yay you just got rid of all that food/calories.."

Greeky, don't even think about that....Try to do something so that the thoughts don't come and help you mess yourself up...

 

[PreMier]

I hope that you start to feel better.

 

[myCATpowerlifts]

I hope that you start to feel better.

same here

 

[Jenny]

What I hate most when I get sick like that is the thoughts that start coming back..

"Oh yay you just got rid of all that food/calories.."

You do not want to go there Greeky and you know it! It takes years and years to get past that and it's NOT a way to live...

 

[greekblondechic]

Thanks fantasma, premi, jenny and lil bro I've never slipped back into that lately but I hate that the thought even crosses my mind.

I feel somewhat better, food still feels like it wants to come up, but so far it's all staying down for today.

I recorded my weight on a calendar, I am not going to stick to any kind of "plan" I mean, I know what's clean eating and what's not. I am going to try this: Clean eating but no measuring/counting calories and try to avoid baby cheats here and there and instead have two real (but not big) ones a week. I am thinking, having them closer together will help me at first and then I can slowly space them further apart. What do you guys think?

 

[fantasma62]

Hi Greeky,


You don't have to stick to planned meals. People that look like me have to stick to planned meals. As long as you know what you can or can eat, you'll be fine.
I don't think your cheating plan is a bad idea, as long as you keep working out. If you do, you won't feel the gain.
I am on my way to NYC to spend the week with my wife (no kids ). I know as a matter of fact that I WILL cheat. I have come to terms with that ...sort of...
The important thing here is to recognize that you are going to cheat so that the binges don't come in. In fact, if you feel the urge to eat a, dare I say it, snickers bar, eat it. Don't punish yourself by waiting. That will keep you from eating 5 of them plus ice cream, etc., a couple of days later. I am sure that will help you out...

 

[greekblondechic]

I don't want to cheat today, but I am going to a huge BBQ/anniversary party, so I might.

Went dancing last night, that was my cardio, lol.

 

[fantasma62]

I don't want to cheat today, but I am going to a huge BBQ/anniversary party, so I might.

Went dancing last night, that was my cardio, lol.

Hey, if you have to cheat, cheat, so that you won't feel badly after. You get back on proverbial horse tomorrow and continue plugging away. You are a strong young lady and I KNOW that you will be Ok.....

 

[atherjen]

I recorded my weight on a calendar, I am not going to stick to any kind of "plan" I mean, I know what's clean eating and what's not. I am going to try this: Clean eating but no measuring/counting calories and try to avoid baby cheats here and there and instead have two real (but not big) ones a week. I am thinking, having them closer together will help me at first and then I can slowly space them further apart. What do you guys think?

I think thats a GREAT plan! and something that will not cause stress or going insane with preplanning. Should work nicely for you.

 

[greekblondechic]

The problem w/ cheating today is it's only prolonging the bad feelings (emotional and physical) that come with eating badly.

In other news, yes I did cheat, I had cake and ice cream. I feel so disgusting.

 

[fantasma62]

The problem w/ cheating today is it's only prolonging the bad feelings (emotional and physical) that come with eating badly.

In other news, yes I did cheat, I had cake and ice cream. I feel so disgusting.

Ok, for the good news, you are hot. You are a beautiful woman who I am sure finds it tough to not look good on a daily basis.
So you ate Ice cream. Well, you picked the perfect time to do it. On sunday....
You can start over tomorrow , nobody is or should reproach you...
I bet you that you weigh yourself tomorrow and you will weigh the same as today. Try it, you'll see. Also, you didn't binge. You felt the need to eat ice cream and you did. Tomorrow is another day full of beautiful things and wonderful opportunities. Trust me, you'll be Ok. I don't know you but have read your journal and you are resillient....Push on, I know you'll win this one

 

[fantasma62]

By the way, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!

I am pulling for you....

 

[Jill]

The problem w/ cheating today is it's only prolonging the bad feelings (emotional and physical) that come with eating badly.

In other news, yes I did cheat, I had cake and ice cream. I feel so disgusting.

We both ate something bad. Guilt is not good. I will be back on track tomorrow, as should you. Every day is a new day.

 

[greekblondechic]

I was good all day. I had oatmeal, coffee w milk, whole wheat toast, chicken salads, and sugar free jello. Til I got home. My mom bought ice cream again, and I have this magnetic pull to it. I know you all are tired of hearing this but I am upset

 

[fantasma62]

Hey Greeky, you had a good day...that's great.

I,for one, am not tired to read what you write. If you are upset, you have a right to be. Your mom isn't helping you out, and you should be upset, right? Nope, why would she have to sacrifice herself if you already look good? That's the good part, you look good, stick to what you are doing, you'll be fine...
Either way, "TELL YOUR MOM TO STOP BUYING ICE CREAM"
I am sick, so I am going to sleep now....

Bye....