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| Tarale Posts: 2585/2713 |
That all sounds good, but leaves me with only one question -- are you pursuing any weight loss stuff outside of Weight Watchers?
I never went to Weight Watchers myself to lose weight, I did it all my way... curious to see if you had any such plans  |
| Uncle Elmo Posts: 301/308 |
I'd almost forgotten about this.
Although I don't want this threat o be re-stickied, I thought you all needed an update. I'm moving house in little over a week now, which means I'll lose the net. It's the house I chatted about 2 months ago and it's taken this long to secure the funding and everything. Remember the love triangle? Well, I ended up falling head over heels in love with her, and likewise. We'll be celebrating our 2 month anniversary of dating on the 9th of Feb, and for the first time I'm actually happy. I've not returned to weight watchers, not sure I ever will to be honest, the place got me really depressed. My ex fiancee is happy with her current BF, but we're still trying to salvage our friendship. That's it really |
| Anya Posts: 1093/1176 |
Unless Elmo wants to come back and update this little baby, I'm taking it down from the sticks. I mean, its been since November something since the last post in here. |
| Uncle Elmo Posts: 297/308 |
At this note, it's probably best to unsticky this thread, I think people have lost interest in it and there's no reason to have it around
Thanks. |
| Uncle Elmo Posts: 293/308 |
Just reporting back to say...
I don't go to weightwatchers anymore. Phew, I said it, it took me 2 weeks to admit that to everyone. As for why well firstly work got in the way, and then, my heart just isn't in it. As far as my weight's concerned, i've stopped weighing myself too, but inbetween manic depression, chronic toothache and everything else that's happened I doubt i have TIME to stuff myself full of crap. I don't eat much and if I do it's usually at work. As for some of that other stuff, well it's not weight related but here goes... - I bought a house with my sis. We're still waiting on the whole legal stuff but I may finally be able to move out my parents house soon, here's hoping - i 'celebrated' by 27th Birthday which was pretty much forgotten by almost everyone. - I've been involved in a love triangle where I've felt attracted to my (now ex) best friend's wife, and she's said she likes me a lot too - I tried to save their marriage, failed, almost ended up in bed with her, and shared a kiss - only to be accused of having a full on affair with her (nothing like that has happened, and never will while she's still married). - Admitted I'm still madly in love with my ex fiancee, and she loves me too but the long distance aspect makes any prospect of getting together impossible, something I cemented the second I got a mortgage. You know if I abandoned my morals I'd be having a LOT more fun  |
| Anya Posts: 880/1176 |
Originally posted by Tarale Yea, I hate it when that happens.  First week on this "diet" of mine....I lost like 9 pounds. I haven't checked my weight in about a week and I'm not sure I want to. I mean, I was sick, so I really didn't work out...urg...a pain in the arse this is...really... |
| Cynthia Posts: 4588/5814 |
Given how much progress you've made, you shouldn't get discouraged if you gain a couple of pounds one week. It just gives you more incentive to keep doing what you're doing, because even if the weight's just fluctuating a little bit, you're still giving it your best shot. |
| Tarale Posts: 2140/2713 |
It's normal for weight to fluctuate a bit too, (I know mine certainly does) so I wouldn't worry about it too much.
As I've said so many times in this thread that I'm sure it's become cliche, just keep at it. Keep doing the right things, keep exercising every day, drinking lots of water, eating lots of veggies, etc. I know sometimes it doesn't feel like you're getting anywhere, but if you keep at it it all works out.... it just likes to test your patience and your resolve along the way 
Good job with it so far |
| Uncle Elmo Posts: 287/308 |
An Update? I write this entry battered and bloodied from the war I pledged on waging in the first post of this, my own personal "War on terror".
and my friends, at the moment, I'm losing. I weigh 2.5 pounds more than my last entry, being on a vicious sea-saw which saw me lgain 4 pounds one week, only to lose 3;5 the next and then gain 2 pounds more. It hasn;t helped that the depression cycle of my manic depression has knocked me for six, while I'm fighting it for dear life (and it is for my life I'm waging this war). This is a bad time, rock bottom isn;t far away, but I keep on trying, perhaps I can salvage some self esteem from this. |
| spel werdz rite Posts: 1289/1796 |
I'm very amazed to see you (or anyone that would) do this!
You've inspired me to get off my ass and do the same. I hope you reach your goal, but if you don't, the fact that you're trying this hard is better than anything else. I give my best of luck and support. P.S. Play some more DDR! |
| Tarale Posts: 1719/2713 |
Hey Elmo... any chance of an update? Still sticking with things? I'm still sticking with my stuff, only 8.80 lbs left to lose and then I think I'm done  |
| Uncle Elmo Posts: 273/308 |
Thanks all for your support It's still difficult but I'm still plugging away at it. |
| HighSorceressDelial Posts: 24/26 |
*hugs* I'm so proud of you  I know you can do it. |
| drjayphd Posts: 802/1170 |
(tips cap)
You're still making gradual progress, and that's what matters. Great job so far. |
| witeasprinwow Posts: 368/613 |
Elmo... I have to say, I am impressed.
In reality my respect means almost nothing, but if it has any value to you, then you have earned it. Anyone who takes control of his own life deserves it. |
| Uncle Elmo Posts: 268/308 |
ANother month, another weigh in...
Starting Weight - 393 lbs Last Months' weight - 360.5lbs Current weight - 358lbs Monthly Weight loss - 2.5lbs Total Weightloss - 35lbs Weightloss needed for 10% Goal - 5lbs I'm VERY surprised I lost anything to be honest, this has been a month from hell. Work has been nothing short of nightmarish, and one time I caved in and had a chocolate bar just to perk me up a little. I have also been eating far more ice cream than I should have, but food wise those are my only real luxuries (anything else sweet is the low fat-makes-me-fart-a-lot variety. On the lovelife front, well there are..complications I'd rather not get into on here, but I also met someone local, well not really 'met'. Saw her online would be more accurate, however as she was so reluctant to meet in RL, we broke up for a couple of weeks, but now we're giving things another shot. She might still run a mile once she sees me in RL though, so who knows
Thanks for your suggestions... Weight lifing? Hmm, that's not me, not only that but since a mishap at work I have a very weak shoulder and it would probably pop out of it's socket again if I started lifting weights. How am I feeling in general? Exhausted, but it's more mental exhaustion than anything else. Physically I find I have more energy. I think I've hit a little plateau, but I am keeping at it, I had a 2 week break from weighwatchers due to a change in my work pattern and I COULD have tailed off then, but I've stuvck at it. Here's hoping. |
| Zer0wned Posts: 24/118 |
I took a little look at what you're doing here, and although I've never had a problem with weight, addictions have been a bit of an issue for me from time to time, so I have an idea of what you're going through.
One suggestion I'd like to make is to start weightlifting (take it EASY AT FIRST. please. too many people overdo it at first and ruin it by association, don't worry about looking like a sissy, at least you're not hurting yourself, strengthen your tendons and develop proper form first, then worry about being a stud). The reason I suggest this is that weightlifting benefits you by statically burning calories, also, as a male, it gives you a more vigorous feel about yourself, being stronger is definitely a noticeable and powerful confidence builder. Say the typical person needs about 2000 calories a day, bodybuilders need something closer to 3500 just to maintain their current build, and even higher to assist in the rebuilding of muscle tissue, and even more to keep up with the large amount of calories burnt just lifting. Add that to cardio and you're well on your way. Plus it maykes ya look sexsay =D. (if you do decide to start, expect some weight gain initially, you'll most likely build muscle faster than you burn off weight for the first couple weeks) |
| -KT- Posts: 7/20 |
Wow, Elmo... You've gone a far way since the last time I heard from you, and from the looks of it, you've come twice as far back. It's great to see you doing so well in your quest, and even better that you have so much support for you here. I'm happy to see it.
I wish you the firmest of blessings in your endeavours. Good luck, ya mushy bastard. XD |
| Tarale Posts: 1258/2713 |
Originally posted by Grey Yeah, I can certainly attest to it getting trickier. You might also reach one of those horrible nasty "plateau" thingies -- but if you get one of those, that's easy.. you just stick to doing the right thing and eventually you kinda get over the plateau and keep losing weight. I'm finding I need to do more exercise than I used to. But on the upside, I'm finding it easier to do that exercise too. And more excercise (depending) means more muscle, and more muscle helps you burn fat |
| Schweiz oder etwas Posts: 1364/2046 |
Damn, Elmo, you're doing really good! I hadn't noticed the updates for a while, suffice it to say... ._.
Here's the thing, though: You've lost 32.5 pounds. We're rooting for you, but soon the work will become a little harder for you, and you'll really have to be strict with your diet and exercise plans. Keep that in mind, because once you lose about ten percent of what you have, the weight to lose starts getting harder and harder. You can do it, though! I mean, look how far you've come already... |
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