tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459702722106655755.comments2011-09-26T10:13:04.347-07:00Saying Goodbye to My Fat GirlLaurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10570403098926412674noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459702722106655755.post-89034717499241469142011-09-26T10:12:48.538-07:002011-09-26T10:12:48.538-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kitty Stallingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910265295861380637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459702722106655755.post-46481827168085374042011-08-13T06:07:48.314-07:002011-08-13T06:07:48.314-07:00Lauren ~ Oh, how I have faced these emotions too! ...Lauren ~ Oh, how I have faced these emotions too! October last year, I brought home about 4 gallons of rocky road ice cream in a row. It wasn't pretty, and I am pretty sure I gained back about 10 pounds that week. (yes, one WEEK) I was just tired, stressed and feeling so overwhelmed by life. I didn't want to cook, and I was finding my comfort in that ice cream. I could have thrown in the towel, but I decided to right the ship instead. I reminded myself that we are all human and have our weaker moments, so I got back up and moved forward again.<br /><br />I also started developing the "back-ups" for when I just don't want to be in the kitchen. It took a little trial and error, but I compiled a list of "OK-to-go" foods that a) I loved to eat and b) aren't too bad for me (meaning fairly well-balanced and not too salty so I won't retain water, thus posting a weight gain).<br /><br />This has saved me from many a bad nights since my brief affair with Rocky Road. If I don't want to cook, I just pick from the list.<br /><br />All things in balance my friend. There is no worse feeling than the one where you feel like you're being forced to do something you don't want to (and that applies to eating well too!)<br /><br />Best to you ~ StephSteph Wetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223441499835285073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459702722106655755.post-12077789174985450842011-08-12T05:15:22.096-07:002011-08-12T05:15:22.096-07:00Thank you for your comment, Emma. It was nice to ...Thank you for your comment, Emma. It was nice to wake up to this morning. I would actually love to be able to stick the food in the freezer. We live in a little duplex and the fridge came with the place. Unfortunately, the freezer is TINY. I'm thinking of investing in a small chest freezer at some point so I can actually do that and store more meats and things. :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10570403098926412674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459702722106655755.post-85048512374159289282011-08-12T01:22:23.937-07:002011-08-12T01:22:23.937-07:00Hi Lauren, Didn't want to read and run. I'...Hi Lauren, Didn't want to read and run. I'm sorry your feeling lousey and i hope that by the time you read this comment you'll be feeling a bit better.<br /><br />My only suggestions would be to not eat your left overs the next day but freeze them. Then on nights when you just want something quick you'll have a selection to choose from. I know it's not a very ground breaking but it works for me. I just keep a list on my computer of whats in there and then scan through it to see what i fancy to eat - it's almost like looking through a menu. <br /> <br />Don't give up you've done really well to get to week three remember it takes doing something for 30 days for it to become a habit so it will get easier. <br />EmmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459702722106655755.post-2728854396126837602011-08-09T18:24:15.266-07:002011-08-09T18:24:15.266-07:00It makes me sad that others made you feel like tha...It makes me sad that others made you feel like that. It really sucks, but I know that we both can do this, along with so many others on the same journey! Brett and I are both trying to tweak and work on what and how much we eat . . . granted, he did NOT help matters by bringing home handmade chocolates *grr*, but, if that is the only bad thing we have this week, then it's not so bad.<br /><br />Everything in moderation, even exercise! I think once we get a realistic grip on our eating, we will then push forward into a little bit of exercise a couple of time a week, and then go from there. I just know that I think you're going about this in the completely correct way! Better to start with a few small changes than a couple of big changes. Habit stick better that way :)Marcy Joleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07517495075047463632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459702722106655755.post-38038380707966342932011-08-04T06:50:38.361-07:002011-08-04T06:50:38.361-07:00Thank you, Emma! She look at weight loss so differ...Thank you, Emma! She look at weight loss so differently than everyone else. She KNOWS it's not just about changing your diet and exercising. Nobody really understands that unless they've been where we are at.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10570403098926412674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459702722106655755.post-63706407278259721122011-08-04T06:18:56.570-07:002011-08-04T06:18:56.570-07:00I love the trading pounds website too. Steph is su...I love the trading pounds website too. Steph is such an inspiration and her recipes are oh so yummy. Good luck with your weight loss. We can do it!!! <br />EmmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459702722106655755.post-85354757187990747962011-08-03T20:21:50.503-07:002011-08-03T20:21:50.503-07:00So glad you stopped by! I'm only on day 10, y...So glad you stopped by! I'm only on day 10, you're just in time. :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10570403098926412674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459702722106655755.post-88313065408342201432011-08-03T20:06:47.669-07:002011-08-03T20:06:47.669-07:00I love your blog, I love how you describe your fee...I love your blog, I love how you describe your feelings, I am totally with you! Will love to join your in this journey!<br />WTG!<br />YAMYamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04222732468415395961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459702722106655755.post-46671072833231540392011-08-03T16:27:33.003-07:002011-08-03T16:27:33.003-07:00Hi Lauren!!! Thanks for the mention here on your s...Hi Lauren!!! Thanks for the mention here on your site, and for the sweet message you sent to me on Twitter. I am so thankful that we found each other because girl, you are SO not alone in this! Much love ~ StephSteph Wetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223441499835285073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459702722106655755.post-86056003757019474862011-08-02T16:34:31.931-07:002011-08-02T16:34:31.931-07:00Thanks for posting this! I have a feeling it will...Thanks for posting this! I have a feeling it will be good to refer back to during this weight loss/ get healthy journey I've decided to embark on myself.Marcy Joleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07517495075047463632noreply@blogger.com