Wish me luck this time. weight loss!

oh jen,
ive sat down and talked with her about it, I've gotten a diet plan from a doctor, I've done so much and she still refuses to get it. It worries me cos shes well overweight and doesn't seem to want to change... she hardly ever eats at home and is always eatting out. It would be one thing if there was only junk food all the time but I am hard pressed to be able to make a meal most days of my life in this house... We go shopping occassionally and then I live like a queen for a few days to two weeks then its back to languishing...

 

So...how's it going meep?

 

its going alright... I'm still hovering about 160... I worked out yesterday at tai chi and it was amazing. I love my tai chi class... Life is weird besides that, boys like me and I like them too...makes life complicated for a lady with a boyfriend....=)

 

Ahhh yes that does complicate things. Good job with the Tai Chi! I've been exercising my butt off this week because I agreed to help out in the warehouse at work since it is Christmas season (in retail anyway). Man, pulling pallets of cases around and lifting and squating and putting cases into bins, is an awesome workout. Just wish someone was back at my desk doing my work because it is piling up! Ha. But to stay moving at work is so wonderful.

Keep in touch with me meep. And keep up the good work!

 

i am trying to lose some weight....grrrr... I think that I might go on a 9 day ayurvedic cleanse thing to balance my system. I am going to do my best... I hope your plans are going well. I am going to try to do tai chi a few times a week 4 times at least. I then will try to do cardio and weight lifting 2-3 days a week. we shall see.. wish me luck...I think I'm going to have to try to be disciplined in a few ways.

 

hey all you,
so today after tai chi class i finally plopped down and wrote out the movements for myself... now I have no excuse to not practice. I've also found 3 people in class who are willing to practice together... I am excited to see what we will do when we're not in class. Also interested in how the form will feel outside.. No one around here really has the space to do group tai chi in the home... I guess we'll figure something out when the blistering cold begins..We also did some partner yoga today in class...it was pretty cool. I got some gooood stretches out of it, I did. Not sure if I'm losing any weight.. I've probably gained some as I ate 12 donuts in 2 days..eh. such are things. I am thinking of doing a 9 day home version of pancha karma (an ayurvedic cleansing and healing system) or just a simply 3-4 day ayurvedic style cleanse.. we shall see...wish me luck and steadfastness...

Tracy

 

Hmm.. I don't think I've had 12 donuts in a year.

It sounds to me that your exercise habits are really good, and you are definitely getting out there and moving your body. That is fantastic. But I think that you need some more help with your diet program. Unfortunately, I'm not an RD so I can't really give you any advice (I don't want to be sued by anyone). But the 12 donut thing, I can tell you that isn't helping. Is there an emotional connection to your eating? Maybe therapy can help with that. There are therapists who specialize in weight loss and eating. Just some thoughts.

 

so I weigh 158 now.... its going down but I know its not quite good cos you're right- my diet is very confused right now... at least mom gave me some money for food yesterday... too bad a spent most of it on pot... I'll just tell her I went out to dinner with mates. I hope that things will be better.... I may have to start buying my own food..even though i was just recently open with mom about my reasons for that. I don't think that I should have to be paying for the food when she lives in the house too and should be eatting food at home, also she has WAY more money than I'll have for quite a while..

 

I've been eatting alot of junk food as this weekend was wedding weekend for my boyfriend's family... It was very nice and I had alot of fun.. On saturday night, we partied and danced pretty hard... It was pretty cool.. I think I'm still about 158-160... I'm going to go food shopping soon hopefully (its beena while) and I think I will buy al the things I need for my autumn cleanse. The tai chi is still going pretty well. I really need to start doing cardio. I think that during my cleanse I will do light rebounding and tai chi and afterwards when I am eating more food I will incorporate cardio into my workout plan a few days a week.

 

Hey weird, my brother just went to a wedding on saturday--are you in CA? Ok probably not, but I had to ask! When are you planning on doing the cleanse and for how long? I've actually been thinking about doing one sometime soon; if you're interested, we can plan to do it around the same time and be cleansing buddies.

 

sweet, nah I'm in IL.... I hope to start it before the end of november....

 

Ah IL, I see. Cool, what are you planning to do?

 

its called pancha karma, it's an ayurvedic health treatment including internal and external use of oils (i.e massage), sweating, a special diet of kichadi (mung beans with basmati rice and various spices and vegetables) and ghee (clarified butter) and a short fast. I'm doing the at home version of it.. it'll take 9 days. after that I'm going to transition back in with another special diet used for clearing the system of ama (toxins). Its supposed to help reset my system for the new season and jump start weight loss...so we shall see. I'm really looking forward to being able to/having to eat copious amounts of food... not too copious obviously...but whatever..

 

I am very exicited for it and think it will be very cool. While I'm cleansing I plan to do tai chi often and rebound sometimes..

 

At the risk of offending, while a cleanse may have a possitive outcome, I think you maybe beter able to enjoy the benifits if you already have a diet plan in place to transition to. I have quite a bit of information if you would like help

 

well destro, no offense taken- i am planning to start a new diet after my 13 days of cleaning house... I'm doing to favour foods that balance all three humours while being warming... oh the wonders... I'm very excited to have my new ayurvedic cook books. I am also considering eating in silence w/o the tv or music to inspire mindfulness about what I'm eating. Excitement...I tell ya. I am wondering if daily meditation is feasible... I have a feeling that it would help in general...

 

I think meditation is it's owwn reward. I approve.
Glad you have a plan

 

There's a book you might find interesting, meep. It's called "Healing with Whole Foods" by Paul Pitchford.

Why exactly are you doing a cleanse? Is it soley to jump-start the weight loss, is it to clean your system of the effects of a previously bad diet, or what? And in the meantime are you eating healthy?

 

its just to help balance my system mostly. i've been having skin problems on and off for sometime now and i'd like to remedy that or at least help. I am not eating unhealthily... its been hard to eat well since mom and I haven't gone shopping for a few weeks... I think in some ways its my fault, I should be making more of what is here but I feel like I have a right to eat fresh foods and things that I actually like... I am going to try to make better use of what we have but it will not comprise a balanced diet. I told mom about my cleansing plans and asked her if we could set a day for shopping. She told me that I should use that $30 she save me last week and then see what else I need... I used that 30$ last week when she gave it to me... that upsets me.

 

i also guess that i feel that if I'm going to spend my little spending money on food then I don't want to have to share it with her....and i feel rather crap for that...