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princessdropthelbs

Start Weight:	(10 Nov 07) 180.5 lb
Current Weight:	(14 Oct 08) 180.0 lb
Goal Weight:	160.0 lb

following: Weight Watchers
performance: Steady

New BIO entry: Confidence is HIGH! I am at a turning point in my life. I think for the first time i am able to appreciate myself. I think that i have wasted so much time worrying about my weight and what people thought about me. Now i realize that everybody has the same issues the same struggles and i can only do what is right for me and for my family. I feel as though a big anvil has been lifted off of me. I realize that i am articulate, i am intelligent, i have good ideas and have lots of very useful skills. I feel confident putting myself "out there" -- for so long i had hidden myself with the excuse of "taking care of my babies". I AM SO GLAD I DID TAKE TIME OFF FOR THEM -- i have NO REGRETS! But now it is time for me to take care of me too. For so long i had doubted myself and now i feel as though i can really let myself shine.
This is the year i have started moving forward again!! Prof Profile: Used to be in a TV exec.& consultant for European broadcasters. Great career, travel, perks and $$$. Quit working 7 yrs ago to stay home w/2 kids now 13 & 15. Have dabbled in real estate, property management, villa rentals, and volunteer work at school. Now looking to regain an income.
Weight Profile:
45 and chunky all my life. 5'4 and weigh 180 altho to look at me people say i look 140. I am proportionate. I have become an excerciser and i am in good shape.
I need to regain focus and restraint on my food intake, i eat way too many carbs and i think my portions are too big.
I am determined to put "my house" in order and get things under control!! :D YEAY!!

FatSecret member since: 18 Oct 07

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A lb a week for Christmas

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end date:	Wednesday 17 Dec 08
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FEEL GREAT CHALLENGE-WEEK 5
Hey Caged -- are you a psychologist or somethin'? How do you come up with these great assignments!!??!!

Anyway, thanks for the vote of confidence -BTW - you'll be proud of me -- i went into a skinny store (i'm talking size 0-8 (with a few factory mistakes 'cause they actually had a skirt that i could get on & i'm nothing less than a 12) When the salesclerk sneered the first time when i asked for their largest size, i ignored her, when i came out of the changing room -- i had gotten the skirt on but it was very snug -- and she asked me how it went i answered "I guess i'm too bootylicious for it!" we both had a good laugh!!

RE: The Optimist Creed

I used to think of myself as a pessimist because being one gave me the opportunity to truly revel in any kind of positive event/outcome. As i got older, i thought that what this might really translate into was "have low exepectations and you won't be disappointed" -- especially in myself.
My parent (god bless them) were the WORST naysayers and all of their pearls of wisdom somehow told me and my sisters that although great things were expected of us, it would be very unlikely we would achieve them because either we were incapable or the world was against us. Needless to say, i have had many years of trying to undo a lot of this negativism.

To this end this is how i try to live:

Every day you must find something about yourself you cherish.

You cannot dwell on what others think about you (also bc chances are they aren't even thinking about you) and in anycase you can't make everybody happy.

You should have faith in the fact that you are intelligent and capable and worthy of people's respect.

Everyday you should go out of your way to help someone.

Everybody deserves a kind word, a smile and understanding.

You should teach your children tolerance and compassion.

You should strive to find the time to do things you enjoy and not feel guilty.

You should try things even though "you might look stoopid" doing them.

You must learn to live and love the moment you're in right now.

You must not look enviously at other people because the grass is not always greener

You should curb your complaining -- after all there is always someone who has it much worse.

You should find the things that "limit" you and try to undo them - get over phobias and fears.

You should know when to ask for help or a hug.

Try not to fight but if you do, fight fair.

Never curse at your spouse or kids (or anyone for that matter).

Try not to lose your temper and be patient afterall getting all worked up won't make the line shorter or the people in charge more efficient.

Every problem has a solution.

Take the time to communicate with people, be kind and polite, express your love and gratitude, ask questions. Reach out to people.

Have a sense of humor -- it takes the edge off of everything.

I feel that this year has been monumental for me in that i have challenged myself by starting to run, i've taken public speaking classes, i've started freelancing again, i've reinvigorated my excercise program taking classed i NEVER would have before (kick boxing, boot camp, etc), i'm facing my long-distance driving phobia (i had a horrific car crash 10 yrs ago so on long distance trips i get anxious) but i've started driving into the city and soon will try to drive across a major bridge into another state!!! ACK! Stay clear of the roads!! LOL!)

I feel so much better than i have in years -- i just wish i knew what i know now when i was younger.

All the best everyone!

PDTL

posted 21 Jun 2008, 19:24

FEEL GREAT CHALLENGE-WEEK 5
YIKES!! I never got around to my HW of last week, but let it be said that i am my own worse enemy and then sometimes my family but mostly it's me -- oh yea, and those European women that tell me i'm fat!
(@$)(*#)(50@!!!
will work on new challenge tomorrow!!
xoxox

posted 20 Jun 2008, 17:32

Feel Great challenge-Week 3
HOW I DISORGANIZE MY diet - by Princessdropthelbs

I disorganize my diet by putting other people's needs and desires before my own "sacrificing" exercise time on the weekends or eating whatever is available to "make it easier" on other people -- in reality these are just excuses because if i was to voice my needs everyone would be fine with it.
I disorganize my diet by letting TOM derail me.
I disorganize my diet when i don't exercise because then i feel like it's a day off -- when instead on those days i should be extra vigilant about what i eat.
Solution: Be accountable for my decisions and make the effort to make the right choices.

posted 10 Jun 2008, 15:45

Feel Great challenge-Week 3
Well here it is.... my...
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:

WHAT, (When you deviate from your dieting, what do you eat?) Hmmm (or what DON'T i eat when i deviate)
I guess when i deviate i eat foods that i think "normal" people can eat without any problems:
Potato Chips/Candy/Croissants/Jelly Doughnuts/Full fat sauces on Pasta and "regular portions"/ pan fried foods/wine/appetizers/cheese etc./ desserts/

WHY (What makes you deviate): I don't want to feel restricted/ i want to feel "normal"/ I want to reward myself/ I want to comfort/console myself/ I want to relax and indulge.

HOW (When you eat, how much do you eat) During the week i am pretty controlled but by friday night i am ready to let loose. During the week my weakest moments are at that "snack time/happy hour" time somewhere between 3-6. Either sweet snacks with my kids or a pre dinner salty snack. It's not that i binge ever, but what i eat is usually not very filling and is calorie packed and i usually eat out of the container making it harder to portion control. And every night around 9:00pm i have a skinny cow.
On weekends i have breakfast in bed (7:30 am) alone usually with the paper or a movie (hubby golfs early in the am and kids sleep in so i am alone) Usually i "splurge" with a croissant or something sweet but i try to keep it within my points. On the weekends i don't work out and i eat more "loosely" so i know that that isn't helping me. I always want a "dessert" at the end of a meal.

AND WHEN do you emotionally eat? I think that the emotions that "trigger" me are sadness, anger, frustration which are a result of me being upset with myself. I also eat to reward myself, like a pat on the back for being "good".

SO, how do i "fix" my eating problems.

1) I think that i should realize that even though i can never eat the way i'd like to, i can eat anything i want as long as i am careful with portions and am accountable for points. In this way i could be "normal" and not self-conscious in front of others. The real trick for me is to plan ahead so that i don't go on a tear and then can't backtrack.
2) I can indulge and treat myself but again,i need to plan menus so that i can select from set things i like and correct portions so as not to deviate.
3) i should keep prepared snacks to choose from so i can reach for those

Hmmmmm giving up something???? I have to think about what i'd give up, it seems i'm always giving things up! i'm willing to take suggestions!
It's late so i'm signing off.
This was a great assignment!
Thanks CL!!! You are a great motivator!
xoxoxo
PDTL

posted 09 Jun 2008, 20:30

Feel Great challenge-Week 2

I hope this works!It took me forever to figure out how to upload this thing! I'm exhausted! Goodnight all! xoxox
PDTL

posted 31 May 2008, 21:06

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