WIR ~ Let's Get Fit 2017

[flamingo]

My FIL once said to me, as I was eating a cookie he basically forced me to take, "Are you sure you need that cookie? You look like you've gained some weight since last time I saw you." I have was so hot. I literally spit out the bite cookie I had in my mouth, and threw that, along with the rest of the uneaten cookie away. I wish now I had just continued enjoying it while reaching for a second! As FIL was telling me how ungrateful I was, DH threw in that if FIL didn't shut it, we'd be leaving. FIL lived in a different state at the time, so that was quite the empty threat on DH's part, but I was glad he shut it down.

[Chocolate Lover]

Dec 7, 2017 15:48:26 GMT -5 flamingo said:

My FIL once said to me, as I was eating a cookie he basically forced me to take, "Are you sure you need that cookie? You look like you've gained some weight since last time I saw you." I have was so hot. I literally spit out the bite cookie I had in my mouth, and threw that, along with the rest of the uneaten cookie away. I wish now I had just continued enjoying it while reaching for a second! As FIL was telling me how ungrateful I was, DH threw in that if FIL didn't shut it, we'd be leaving. FIL lived in a different state at the time, so that was quite the empty threat on DH's part, but I was glad he shut it down.

Man, all of you are much nicer than me! I'm not sure I'd have refrained from being all kinds of rude and foul mouthed in any of these situations.  Your FIL would have had a colorful earful from me. 

I tend to have less patience with people who are supposed to love me/my spouse than strangers in these situations.  

[raeoflyte]

It's perfect as far as he's concerned and regardless he has no qualms at being judge and jury for everyone else.  When SIL was younger 5 pounds was the difference of them calling her "drug skinny" and telling her that she was getting fat.  Dh was overweight in his 20's and his grandmother (who lived with them) called him gordito instead of using his name. 

My goal is to shield my kids from that crap and have even the smallest influence on SIL and MIL internal monologue.  Instead of obsessing over appearance and weight and food and what other people are going to think of them, to know that they are loved and beautiful no matter what the scale says.  MIL is probably a lost cause and I have to watch out for what she says as much as FIL.  SIL knows that what she grew up with isn't okay and can and does assert herself, but I also see her revert into the childhood mantras at times too.     

[Lizard Queen]

My mom would always comment on people's weight.  It wasn't considered that much of an insult in her culture, I guess.  One day she'd say I was fat, the very next day I was skinny.  I'd just ignore it.  I know what I am, and that's in between.  I still have a ways to go, but I'm closer and feel better than where I was a couple years ago.

[flamingo]

Dec 7, 2017 15:54:32 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Dec 7, 2017 15:48:26 GMT -5 flamingo said:

My FIL once said to me, as I was eating a cookie he basically forced me to take, "Are you sure you need that cookie? You look like you've gained some weight since last time I saw you." I have was so hot. I literally spit out the bite cookie I had in my mouth, and threw that, along with the rest of the uneaten cookie away. I wish now I had just continued enjoying it while reaching for a second! As FIL was telling me how ungrateful I was, DH threw in that if FIL didn't shut it, we'd be leaving. FIL lived in a different state at the time, so that was quite the empty threat on DH's part, but I was glad he shut it down.

Man, all of you are much nicer than me! I'm not sure I'd have refrained from being all kinds of rude and foul mouthed in any of these situations.  Your FIL would have had a colorful earful from me. 

I tend to have less patience with people who are supposed to love me/my spouse than strangers in these situations.  

This was 11 years ago. Hard to believe, but I was quiet and shy back then   Also, being that FIL lived out of state, this was only the 2nd time we'd ever stayed with him. 

Had this happened recently, I'd have had 3 or 4 more cookies and told him exactly why that was wrong. Which would have resulted in DH threatening us leaving b/c of me. Sooo, maybe I need to find a middle ground? 

[Chocolate Lover]

Dec 7, 2017 16:04:44 GMT -5 flamingo said:

Dec 7, 2017 15:54:32 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Man, all of you are much nicer than me! I'm not sure I'd have refrained from being all kinds of rude and foul mouthed in any of these situations.  Your FIL would have had a colorful earful from me. 

I tend to have less patience with people who are supposed to love me/my spouse than strangers in these situations.  

This was 11 years ago. Hard to believe, but I was quiet and shy back then   Also, being that FIL lived out of state, this was only the 2nd time we'd ever stayed with him. 

Had this happened recently, I'd have had 3 or 4 more cookies and told him exactly why that was wrong. Which would have resulted in DH threatening us leaving b/c of me. Sooo, maybe I need to find a middle ground? 

I've bitten my tongue quite a bit myself with the in laws but I'm not entirely sure I wouldn't have just blurted something out on that one. 

I think that's a good middle ground. But maybe asking the one with the mean streak a mile wide isn't the best idea. I usually have control over it but now and then it gets past my filter..... 

[empress of self-improvement]

Dec 7, 2017 15:54:32 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Dec 7, 2017 15:48:26 GMT -5 flamingo said:

My FIL once said to me, as I was eating a cookie he basically forced me to take, "Are you sure you need that cookie? You look like you've gained some weight since last time I saw you." I have was so hot. I literally spit out the bite cookie I had in my mouth, and threw that, along with the rest of the uneaten cookie away. I wish now I had just continued enjoying it while reaching for a second! As FIL was telling me how ungrateful I was, DH threw in that if FIL didn't shut it, we'd be leaving. FIL lived in a different state at the time, so that was quite the empty threat on DH's part, but I was glad he shut it down.

Man, all of you are much nicer than me! I'm not sure I'd have refrained from being all kinds of rude and foul mouthed in any of these situations.  Your FIL would have had a colorful earful from me. 

I tend to have less patience with people who are supposed to love me/my spouse than strangers in these situations.  

Also would have had a cookie shoved where the sun don't shine.

[NoNamePerson]

Dec 7, 2017 21:18:50 GMT -5 empress of self-improvement said:

Dec 7, 2017 15:54:32 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Man, all of you are much nicer than me! I'm not sure I'd have refrained from being all kinds of rude and foul mouthed in any of these situations.  Your FIL would have had a colorful earful from me. 

I tend to have less patience with people who are supposed to love me/my spouse than strangers in these situations.  

Also would have had a cookie shoved where the sun don't shine.

Along with his teeth! 

[Cookies Galore]

Hi everyone! I have completely lost my motovation this month. My sweet cat 6-year-old Henry died on December 1, so i also lost my appetite for a week. The first few days after his passing I couldn't hold down what food i managed to eat, so i wouldn't be surprised if i lost any weight, but I'm sure i didn't. Not like i want to lose weight because of grief. I'd much rather have Henry and a healthy appetite. I fully admit that I'm sad and just want to snuggle Katt (my 17-year-old cat).

I did go for a 50 minute walk Thursday night, but it was with a run club friend is recovering from knee surgery and we walked a very slow 16 mph. I didn't want to ditch her so no run intervals for me. It was also a busy weekend so i did nothing. I have off for two weeks starting at 3:30 on Friday (who's counting?) so i hope being home during daylight hours will motivate me to go to the track.

[ners]

Weekly check in

Last week okay stepwise.  All days over 5000 steps.

My DF was transferred to a rehab hospital and may be released later this week.

I think I will set a goal of 50,000 steps this week.

Keep up the good work everyone.

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

Dec 11, 2017 11:31:55 GMT -5 Cookies Galore said:

Hi everyone! I have completely lost my motovation this month. My sweet cat 6-year-old Henry died on December 1, so i also lost my appetite for a week. The first few days after his passing I couldn't hold down what food i managed to eat, so i wouldn't be surprised if i lost any weight, but I'm sure i didn't. Not like i want to lose weight because of grief. I'd much rather have Henry and a healthy appetite. I fully admit that I'm sad and just want to snuggle Katt (my 17-year-old cat).

I did go for a 50 minute walk Thursday night, but it was with a run club friend is recovering from knee surgery and we walked a very slow 16 mph. I didn't want to ditch her so no run intervals for me. It was also a busy weekend so i did nothing. I have off for two weeks starting at 3:30 on Friday (who's counting?) so i hope being home during daylight hours will motivate me to go to the track.

I’m sorry!

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

Doing better with calorie intake!

[andi9899]

Gym day one today! Anyone want to come with?

[MJ2.0]

I want to lay in bed and do nothing.... that's all.

[NoNamePerson]

Dec 12, 2017 14:09:53 GMT -5 MJ2.0 said:

I want to lay in bed and do nothing.... that's all.

Go for it, you have my permission! NNP has spoken.  

[Chocolate Lover]

Dec 12, 2017 15:03:59 GMT -5 NoNamePerson said:

Dec 12, 2017 14:09:53 GMT -5 MJ2.0 said:

I want to lay in bed and do nothing.... that's all.

Go for it, you have my permission! NNP has spoken.  

Oh!!! (waves hand) Me too!! Me too!!!!!!!

[NoNamePerson]

Dec 12, 2017 15:10:08 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Dec 12, 2017 15:03:59 GMT -5 NoNamePerson said:

Go for it, you have my permission! NNP has spoken.  

Oh!!! (waves hand) Me too!! Me too!!!!!!!

Waving the GoHome magic wand over all who need to duck out the door unnoticed   

[Chocolate Lover]

Dec 12, 2017 15:16:45 GMT -5 NoNamePerson said:

Dec 12, 2017 15:10:08 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Oh!!! (waves hand) Me too!! Me too!!!!!!!

Waving the GoHome magic wand over all who need to duck out the door unnoticed   

WOOT!!!! CL   NNP!!!!

[andi9899]

Gym day #2!

[empress of self-improvement]

I'm sorry about poor Henry Cookies Galore. That sucks.


I've been feeling dreary and I had a phone interview yesterday so I skipped my workout and slept instead. Today, I felt guilty about it so actually got off my ass and did my workout. I find it weird that I actually feel guilty when I don't do it. I skipped last Saturday because I don't remember but I made up for it Sunday with 2 workouts. Ugh.

[andi9899]

I'm gaining weight and I need to be stopped. I usually don't care what the scale says, but my clothes are starting to get smaller. The pants I'm wearing today actually fit. I realize that being pissed because your pants fit sounds weird, but they were too big before! The holidays suck for my waistline!

[MJ2.0]

Dec 15, 2017 12:03:03 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

I'm gaining weight and I need to be stopped. I usually don't care what the scale says, but my clothes are starting to get smaller. The pants I'm wearing today actually fit. I realize that being pissed because your pants fit sounds weird, but they were too big before! The holidays suck for my waistline!

same here.  I'm still working out, but I need to do more yoga than rigorous cardio (lower back issues).  That does not burn as many cals so I need to reel in the eating.  Yeah, that's happening near the holidays!   I might need to go to hot yoga after all.  I can't justify spending $20 for an hour long session so I'll just put the oven on and close the windows while I do an hour of yoga, lol!

[andi9899]

I said I was going to add another gym day in, but let's be real, it's not happening.

[andi9899]

I keep saying that I'm going to do weights/abs but I never actually do it. Maybe that will be part of my new years resolution.

That's another thing! The gym is going to be packed in a couple of weeks with the new years people there! I can't!

[ilovedolphins]

I keep gaining weight also.  Right now I just feel so fat and bloated and my stomach jiggles.  I hate it.  The hospital here has a weight loss program where they will supply you with exercises and menus.  It is free.  I tried it at the beginning of 2016 and lost 5 pounds the first week then I just started eating my own food again.  I'm going to start on it tomorrow.

[andi9899]

I think I might wait until after Christmas at this point. Enjoy the holiday. Of course, I'm also here bitching about being fat so maybe take my advice with a block of salt.

[Jaguar]

Okay Let's Get Fit peeps what do you think of having two threads for this in 2018, one like this one and another for only the exercise that you do. I'm planning on a plank blowout year and I want somewhere to post about that, without it getting lost in 8 pages.

So I'm asking can everyone handle two threads, WIR ~ Let's Get Fit 2018 and WIR ~ Just Do It 2018. What say you all?

[Opti]

Dec 11, 2017 11:31:55 GMT -5 Cookies Galore said:

Hi everyone! I have completely lost my motovation this month. My sweet cat 6-year-old Henry died on December 1, so i also lost my appetite for a week. The first few days after his passing I couldn't hold down what food i managed to eat, so i wouldn't be surprised if i lost any weight, but I'm sure i didn't. Not like i want to lose weight because of grief. I'd much rather have Henry and a healthy appetite. I fully admit that I'm sad and just want to snuggle Katt (my 17-year-old cat).

I did go for a 50 minute walk Thursday night, but it was with a run club friend is recovering from knee surgery and we walked a very slow 16 mph. I didn't want to ditch her so no run intervals for me. It was also a busy weekend so i did nothing. I have off for two weeks starting at 3:30 on Friday (who's counting?) so i hope being home during daylight hours will motivate me to go to the track.

Sorry for your loss. Its always hard to lose a pet and generally harder when they are in the beginning of their life not the end.

[andi9899]

Dec 15, 2017 22:38:02 GMT -5 Jaguar said:

Okay Let's Get Fit peeps what do you think of having two threads for this in 2018, one like this one and another for only the exercise that you do. I'm planning on a plank blowout year and I want somewhere to post about that, without it getting lost in 8 pages.

So I'm asking can everyone handle two threads, WIR ~ Let's Get Fit 2018 and WIR ~ Just Do It 2018. What say you all?

It's a bit much for me. Do whatever you want to, but I'll probably just stick with Let's Get Fit. Just my $0.02.

[Lizard Queen]

Dec 15, 2017 22:38:02 GMT -5 Jaguar said:

Okay Let's Get Fit peeps what do you think of having two threads for this in 2018, one like this one and another for only the exercise that you do. I'm planning on a plank blowout year and I want somewhere to post about that, without it getting lost in 8 pages.

So I'm asking can everyone handle two threads, WIR ~ Let's Get Fit 2018 and WIR ~ Just Do It 2018. What say you all?

I think that would be fine.