Daily Burn Super Users Support Group - Small Success

kellyf87 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:34:02 -0400

ive only been on this sight for 9 days. I started changing my life 9 days ago because i want to be healthy not just to loose weight now but for life and i am starting to feel my energy come back. I feel like i did when i was only 135 pounds two years ago.

Bill of Health

elsnook — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:09:35 -0400

I have always been apprehensive about going to the doctor due to my weight, blood pressure, etc. Today I had a checkup and was told I'm nice and healthy. How good does that feel? Amazing. No talk about quitting smoking (3 years ago), lose weight (closer to my goal), or blood pressure (healthy range). I'm ecstatic.

Cheddar Biscuits - One For Me, One For You

Jenmaster2003 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:40:53 -0500

I went to Red Lobster today alone for lunch. The waitress brought me two cheddar biscuits. They aren't that high as far as calories, but I knew they had a lot of sodium. I only ate one, and I kept telling myself that the other one was for the waitress. I don't know why this jedi mind trick worked, but it did and I only ate one. I didn't pack the other one to go, because I kept telling myself that the waitress was going to eat it as soon as I left since it was so good. I hope that is not the case :), but it prevented me from taking in those extra calories. I thought I'd share in case this jedi mind trick will work for one of you. - Jenny

whopper

fitfemme — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:25:54 -0500

I used to love to indulge in a whopper with cheese and onion rings. The last time I ate a whopper--maybe a year or so ago--I felt awful for hours, as though a bomb had dropped on my stomach. Amazing to think I used to eat that a couple of times a week! No wonder I was 30 pounds fatter.

an addition to my previous note

sewblue — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:47:39 -0500

I felt quite embarrassed driving out of Burger King. I was afraid that someone who knows me would see and thought I had fallen off the wagon

burger king

sewblue — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:42:16 -0500

My hubby was craving a whopper jr. so I drove him to burger king. I wasn't even tempted to buy myself anything on the menu. Before I woke up from my fat induced coma, I had a double whopper with cheese more often than I should have.

chocolate chip cookies

sewblue — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:20:32 -0500

made a batch of chocolate chip cookies and I only ate one. WELL I HAD TO KNOW WHAT THEY TASTE LIKE BEFORE I GAVE THEM AWAY!

BMI and Blood Pressure

elsnook — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:42:51 -0500

While it is only a number, yesterday I officially became not Obese based on my BMI score. Being "overweight" is not my ultimate goal but it was still a wonderful thing to see. What is even more exciting is that my blood pressure has has went from hypertension to a normal level.

20 years and many pounds later

IrishEyes — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:59:43 -0500

Since we're planning to move to a smaller place by late summer, I've been setting aside clothing to donate. This morning I was looking through the closet and ran across my 20-year-old wedding dress, and I couldn't help but wonder if I could get back into it now. YEP!

Nothing tastes

lilamarie — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:14:24 -0500

as good as being thin feels. That's what I said when the array of desserts were being served at Christmas dinner. @fitfemme: I will certainly be using your mantra. It's terrific!

cookies and junk

fitfemme — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:14:30 -0500

This may seem silly, but one of the strategies I use when treats are everywhere and I'm tempted is to say to myself, "I'm an athlete. I don't eat that sort of thing." I'm reinforcing the idea that eating junk food does not conform with my self-image. Of course, you can substitute any noun you like if "athlete" doesn't work for you.

No Thanks

Jenmaster2003 — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:25:46 -0500

I couldn't tell you the last time I even had fries from a fast food place. Well, tonight a passenger in my car bought a meal at Burger King and offered to buy me dinner and/or let me eat some of their fries. I forgot how delicious they smell. I knew I couldn't just eat one fry, and I feared that eating one would lead to me to eating an entire meal. So, I just said "No, thanks" and moved on with my skinnier self. :)

Go Fellow DBers

lilamarie — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:55:09 -0500

Reading everyone's postings is an inspiration to me. It's been 3 days since I had a dark chocolate covered graham cracker-- a major fix of mine. Keep it up all!

Initial Goal Weight

IrishEyes — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:10:59 -0500

I finally reached my initial goal weight - 25 pounds lost. It took 9 months, but this is the lightest I've been in well over 10 years. Now on to the next goal...

Muffins and cookies and other treats

fitfemme — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:12:22 -0500

Well, it's a Christmas season at my workplace, with treats galore in the kitchen. Last night I was tired and hungry and found pumpkin muffins, M&M cookies, and bags of snacks in the kitchen. I managed to ignore all . . . just microwaved my dinner and got out safely!

Passed on the cookies

modestoluke — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:02:46 -0500

Today, after giving blood, I passed on the regular cookies and chose sugar free cookies instead. Also, I had juice instead of soda. I've been really good about tracking my food lately, which has been helpful. (Next step, eating healthy!)

BRAVO!!!

IrishEyes — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:04:45 -0500

Three cheers to David2597 and Jenmaster2003!! Good work!

Straight Out of a Cartoon

Jenmaster2003 — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:51:35 -0500

Today I tried to wear my dress, black pants for our company Christmas party. However, when I pulled them up and did up the zipper and button – they literally dropped t o the floor! I haven’t worn them in awhile, but I couldn’t believe they were my pants. I felt like I was watching a cartoon.

Today

david2587 — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:32:26 -0500

I tried on a belt that usually fitted me and it was too loose on me even on the tightest hole! :)

I passed on...

IrishEyes — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:45:43 -0500

cappuchinno cheesecake! (can't believe it myself!)

Well...

Jenney — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:42:15 -0500

I managed to log my food today, which I haven't in about a week. I ate horribly, but succeeded in holding myself accountable for eating junk all day. I don't like when my nutrition log looks like a 4 year old gone wild so it will help me with my accountability tomorrow.

Cookies

kadence4 — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:49:19 -0500

I love chocolate chip cookies. My husband brought some home and I only had 1. It was all I could do not to eat more (like 5 more). Feels good to be able to cut back...at least this time.

stefanino — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:59:34 -0500

I tucked my shirt in and I looked nice and flat instead of like a sausage :)

Stopping half way

Cieron — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:22:51 -0500

@ TheAng - that's something I haven't yet mastered. I find it easier to pass on something completely, like Jenmaster2003 did, than just eat half of something. How did you know when to stop?

Beer

Cieron — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:17:47 -0500

Yesterday was a difficult day. I was in a lot of knee pain following my last weight training session (I'm going to have to change what I do there) and was feeling quite sorry for myself. All I wanted was to have a few beers and lose myself in an alcohol-induced warmth.

Instead, I told myself I would feel better simply sticking to healthy eating, drinking lots of water and having an early night.

This morning I feel so much better - and so does my knee!

Muffin

TheAng — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:45:46 -0500

Yesterday I decided to throw half a muffin away because while I wanted some muffin, I didn't need the whole thing. I'm learning that it's ok to not finish things if you aren't hungry any more.

Bagels Be Gone

Jenmaster2003 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:58:03 -0500

Today, I passed on the bagels and cream cheese in the work lunch room.