Cathy's journal
So today is day 6 of my new plan from Darrin and I am now a true believer!
I am down 5 lbs, didn't measure the body fat yet though. I am amazed at how good I feel physically and emotionally. I am a compulsive overeater and have not had any cravings whatsoever. Although it was a bit tough going to the grocery store yesterday, but I think that was fear of cravings, not actual cravings. I don't think anything will make me cave, I am so focused and determined to finally look the way I see myself looking.
I am really enjoying everyone's journals, not replying to much though, sorry. I am not able to stay on a computer long enough most days to get through even one post, let alone reply, but I will definately make more of an effort. I am so proud of everyone's efforts and its so encouraging to see all of the bonding and friendship going on here with people that have never met before. Very nice
Anyway, I am going to try to post some pics every 4 weeks as Rena has, great idea and a great way to stay on track.
Darrin and LA, how does it feel to see the kind of results your hard work and help have given to so many people? You guys are the best and I KNOW I will acheive my goals with this team behind me.
You are doing a great job!! You are a week behind my start day but you are right in line with my loss during my first week.
Isnt it a great feeling !!
DARRIN definitely knows what he is doing.
You will reach your goal, there is no doubt. We will all be here on your journey with you.
I am so glad to find out that my old running buddy is now on the same program as I am.
Cathy and I met each other about 3 or 4 years ago at the Runnner Den in Hamilton. We both signed up for a running clinic. We went on to do our first and second 1/2 marathons together as well as our first triathlon last summer. Unfortunately I got lazy this year and tapered off my running in the spring so I missed out on the tri this past summer - but not Cathy, she rocked the house and completed 2 this summer!!
I was in the process of training for the Niagara Falls marathon in October and was hoping I could talk Cathy into doing it with me but I ditched it when I started Darrin’s program. When I heard that Cathy was also doing this program I nearly choked with excitement!! Yeeehoo!
It was great news to me to know that someone I trained with in the past was going to be back on the same page again. We will be a great tool for each other.
So Cathy, we've been through lots of sweat and tears with our running and I am here for you on this journey too.
Keep up the great work and glad to have my buddy back!!
Re: Cathy's journal
Ah, Wendy. I can't tell you all how cool it is to have such a great friend always on the same page. One of us will think of something, and the other says "I was just thinking that"! Wendy and I have pushed our limits together many times and this is just the most amazing journy to be taking together. We keep eachother motivated, as well as our hubby's and kids.
I am very, very happy to say that I am down just over 6lbs in one week! I can't believe it! Thank you DARRIN for giving me the tools I need to accomplish my goals and dreams!
Speaking of dreams, they can be fun, exciting, in sleep or in life...mine are wonderful lately! I notice I have been smiling all of the time and people at work and home are asking what I'm smiling about! I tend to have a lot of nightmares and I tend to lose sight of my goals...not this time! I am so focused on my goals and accomplishing them, I am noticing wonderful changes in so many areas, and I am having fantastic dreams while I sleep as a result of it, I'm sure of it! Its amazing what a positive attitude at bedtime can give you for the night!
cravings
Good morning! I had some real strong cravings last night for really the first time since I started my program...it was hard! But, I am quite happy to say I did not cave and I woke up this morning feeling so proud of myself! Normally I would think "oh, just one or one bite won't kill me" and I think that kind of attitude is a real killer! Of course one or one bite is enough to hurt, because if you've been anything like me, its one bite or whatever everyday, several times a day!
Of course, I am finding my attitude changing dramatically in the last couple of weeks, so, I am thinking differently about everything lately.
My husband wants to know who I am and where is wife is...and please don't bring her back! Not that I was bothering him before, I've just been so up, its wonderful.
I think it's great that you have committed yourself to something that has far more weight than ANY cravings you might experience. Those cravings will come, but they will surely go! That's a fact. The opportunity to create change is always in the here and now and that will also surely go; so why let it go without taking it and making the most of it?
Sounds like that is JUST what you ARE doing - taking every opportunity to make the changes necessary to becoming the best you.
I know what a HUGE deal it is to have passed those cravings. It's not easy, but if it were, today you would not feel so proud and victorious. Your post was so timely as I was sitting here at work craving dark chocolate. I was never going to indulge, but your post reminds me how good I will feel tomorrow knowing that I didn't.
Re: cravings
Cravings are fine and everyone craves, the strong move past them and the weak give in. Remember ladies, you are STRONG not weak, keep the goal in mind, those fit tone bodies are what you are craving! No other craving is stronger than that one, RIGHT?!
You are ALL on track and you better stay that way, remember, I am ALWAYS watching
I'm here!
Hi all, I hope your all doing well! I've had a pretty bad week, feeling very frustrated and I do have to take the blame for the first part of my week. We had a big bar-b-q on Saturday and I was feeling rather confident in myself as I have lost 7 lbs in my first 2 weeks on Darrin's plan! This is week 3. Sooooo, I decided that I could handle a few drinks, I rarely drink! Of course, it led to a few too many and that led to snacking (not sure if I told Wendy this part, I may not have remembered it at the time)!
Oh yeah, I was feeling nothing! So unlike me to get that carried away with alcohol, not with food, that's been my life story. Although, since I have started my new program, I have been feeling a sence of peace within myself. I am not thinking of my failures, that would normally cause me to have a huge binge. Instead, I have been naturally thinking about how great I feel and how awesome I think I'm doing.
So, on Sunday, after my huge hangover subsided, I ate the only thing that didn't make me gag to think of eating
And then on Monday, I'm sure as punishement, I woke up with a dislocated jaw (I have severe TMJ problems), and I have been off work the whole week on pain medication! So although I have been eating from my plan, I definately have had to substitute with things that I could actually chew. Not a good week. I am not even going to get on the scale this week because I am jsut going to depress myself. Lesson learned, don't confuse confidence with strength yet!
Sooo, feeling much better and have been able to eat my proper plan today, with difficulty, but I'm doing it.
I did have a fantastic workout yesterday and I'm sore in all the right places today!
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Cathy, sorry to hear about your jaw. I used to be a dental assistant so I know all about TMJ. Not a fun thing to go through! Do you wear a splint at night? If not, you really should see your dentist about getting fitted for one. It will make a world of difference!
As for getting back into things, proves you are still in the right mindset. We are human, and all apt to error, but the most important thing is that we learn from it and move forward.
And your mention of the lesson learned - "don't confuse confidence with strength yet!" Cathy...how ironic that we hould learn the same lesson? I have been exactly in the place a few times. So we live and learn...and learn some more!
Have a great week Cathy. I hope you are feeling much better by now.
ohh, someone who understands the crippling pain of TMJ! I don't wear a guard at night because it actually makes it worse. I have had 5 jaw surgeries since '98, all of them giving me trememdous relief for what they are for...I have an amazing surgeon.
Today I have been cutting my meat up into tiny slivers, its going good. Thanks for the comments Rena, I really appreciate the support!
Re: I'm here!
Wow Cathy..you are loosing lbs like crazy Great progress girl Just shows you how important it is to eat exhactly what your body needs and in right proportions of P/C/F
BTW I am sorry to hear about your jaw challenges 5 jaw surgeries? What kind of...what do they do Hope it will settle down soon
week 4
Hello everyone, I hope your all having a wonderful week!
I am nearing the end of week 4, and I am down a total of 6lbs. My bar-b-q that I had 2 weeks ago, then my jaw kind of threw me, but its all good, lesson learned. I am really enjoying my workouts, especially the pain after! WE're all crazy folk here on this board!! LOL
I have upped my weights in all of my workouts, but I think I can again, and I really love that feeling of pushing yourself further than you thought possible.
I have noticed lately that I am smiling all of the time! People are asking me why I'm so happy and it is definately the result of this program. I love the way I feel, I feel sexy and pretty and full of energy. I feel like I can do anything and I haven't felt it so strong for as long as I can remember. Its wonderful! Thanks DARRIN! Your the best. It also helps that I talk to Wendy everyday, she keeps me going and tells me if I'm not doing enough. She tells me that she knows I can do it and it really makes a difference.
Well, off to workout shortly. I'm sure I will have jelly arms later and I won't be able to write! LOL
Re: week 4
Cathy, so good to hear from you!! I was wondering how you were. Long time no post, but, just as I suspected, you are doing just fine! You wrote:
"I love the way I feel, I feel sexy and pretty and full of energy."
GOOD FOR YOU!!!! And deservedly so! Feeling strong is so empowering, yes, I agree. Those are the endorphins kicking in that will get you through any challenges you may encounter along the way. You have such a GREAT attitude that is quite contagious. Between you and Wendy, sounds like you have a great support system going. Funny you mention that after I post my thoughts on that very subject matter. Which by the way...THANK YOU so much for the endearing and encouraging post you left in response. It means a great deal to share those thoughts with others who not only understand it, but empathize with it. I really appreciate your heartfelt words!
As for your upping all your weights - VERY NICE! Keep on smiling and know that as you do, you are inspiring someone standing on the sidelines!
new week
Good morning everyone! I have not weighed myself, have no intention of weighing myself today. I don't know why, but for the first time in my life I am not interested in what the scale says. This is not like me at all! I guess I'm waiting so that I get a really big surprise the next time I weigh myself. I know I should each week, but haven't. I feel fantastic, I hurt in all the right places, and my clothes are very comfortable. I think I will wait until this weekend and see how much I've gone down since my last weigh-in...
So my son's dad had a baby boy yesterday! It was so sweet to see my 15 year old melt into mush at the sight of his baby brother. I also have a 6 year old daughter who worships my son, so now he feels so proud to have 2 little people to "look after" as they grow up. Our weekend was pretty crazy with this event, but it was good.
I woke up with a very sore throat today. I hate working out with a cold, its so frustrating. Anyway, I guess the season is here now and we'll all have to remember to wash our hands a lot! LOL
Cathy
Is it fitting to congratulate you on the new arrival?? Not sure how that goes, seeing as how it is your ex's baby, but nonetheless, it sounds like congrats ARE in order as you describe your sons admiration for his new baby brother! So sweet and what a blessing! CONGRATS to the new member of your family.
As for weekly weigh-ins... After sending Darrin these 8-week pics, I may begin weighing in every 2 weeks. ??? We'll see... I think your feeling so great is a huge motivator to get you through. The fact that your clothes are very comfortable often says more than the scale. You have a great atitude, Cathy!
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Definate congratulations are in order! We're all very happy and we're a big family, blended, or not, its all good.
Arrrggghhhhh!! Thanksgiving dinners!!!! What am I going to do? I have definately been having a hard time this week with being sick, have not pushed myself to the max. I've had a horrilbe week at work, run off my feet! I'm completely exhausted and feeling frustrated today. I'm definately worried about the dinners with my parents and my in-laws...
I have been giving myself positive talks and telling myself that I'm beautiful and I can do it! I know that sounds silly, but its true. I have been really focusing on the image of what I will look like and feel like when I reach my goal. I hope all of these things will help me to stay strong this weekend.
Anyway, to all of you Canadian's, Happy Thanksgiving! To everyone else, have a wonderful weekend and maybe give some thanks for your new lifestyle!
Re: Cathy
Cathy dont sweat TG dinner. Eat the turkey breast, lots of veggies and salad and go really light on everything else. I know what its like eating at a family dinner, its almost insulting if you dont gorge yourself. Saying that, if you must has some of everything to keep everyone happy have a fork full not a plate full.
The first time you leave a TG dinner or the like and arent bloated to hell it feels awesome. Usually we have these dinners and are so uncomfortable afterwards.
The tough love adivice goes like so, you are a grown up and so are the inlaws. You have physique and health goals you are trying to achieve and if they have a problem with that screw them. You are there to spend time with family and give thanks, not gain 5lbs.
All in all, go with either option and bottom line, do whats best for Cathy since you are the most important person there.
hello all
Sorry I've been gone for a while...so busy at work. Well, Thanksgiving was actually pretty good. I did better than I thought, but could also have been more controled. I did not gain any weight though.
So far, I am down only 7lbs, but I definately have to wear a belt with all of my pants now! I haven't worn a belt in about 10 years! I don't notice much in how I think I look, but everbody and their brother are telling me they can tell "I've lost a lot of weight". I think my shoulders are looking bigger and more defined as well. Also, I've noticed that my skin seems to look more dimply...I think its because the fat is breaking down and it will look worse for a while.
Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well! Its my son's 15th birthday today and I can't believe that much time has gone by!
Have a great day and I will try to post again this week!
Cathy
p.s. I am crippled today from my killer leg workout!
- I did it again...wrote a book!
I tend to have a lot of nightmares and I tend to lose sight of my goals...not this time!
I am so focused on my goals and accomplishing them, I am noticing wonderful changes in so many areas, and I am having fantastic dreams while I sleep as a result of it, I'm sure of it! Its amazing what a positive attitude at bedtime can give you for the night!
So we live and learn...and learn some more!
Great progress girl
5 jaw surgeries? What kind of...what do they do
I feel like I can do anything and I haven't felt it so strong for as long as I can remember. Its wonderful! Thanks DARRIN! Your the best. It also helps that I talk to Wendy everyday, she keeps me going and tells me if I'm not doing enough. She tells me that she knows I can do it and it really makes a difference.
I'm definately worried about the dinners with my parents and my in-laws...
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