I'm trying to ween myself off of cigarettes. Quitting cold turkey hasn't worked, drugs (Rx) haven't worked, patches haven't worked, lozenges haven't worked, gum hasn't worked, and slowly weening myself off by stepping down one cigarette per day per week hasn't worked. So now I'm going to try to be a bit more aggressive in the weening off process, by forcing myself to go down one a day, starting with 7 today, until I hit 1, and then to quit completely.
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BananaHands
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Have you tried the electronic cigarette? I hear that helps weening people off.
I'm re-doing week 4 right now, on account my schedule got shot all to hell, as well as my workout. After that, it's full-steam ahead!
Yeah... I use one of those "Iron Gym" doorframe pull-up bars... it's not ideal (at 6'2" I have to bend my knees to keep my feet off the ground) but it's better than nothing.
Dynamic stretching, dude.
BananaHands
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My dentist told me I look like I've been working out? So.. uh, cool?
Also just signed up for a Rock n' Roll Marathon. Figure it'd give me some more motivation than some creepy dentist.
Also just signed up for a Rock n' Roll Marathon. Figure it'd give me some more motivation than some creepy dentist.
You look like you've been working out. I can tell because your clothes look really good on your body.
Now lay down and open your mouth.
Cajungal
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This is it, folks. My wedding shower dress. My wedding dress fits fine, but this little number... Well, I bought it from a second hand store knowing it was just the tiniest bit snug. If I can lose enough before June to be able to wear it comfortably, I'll consider it a victory.
Tried the thing on last week, and I have a little room left to find... Wish me luck!
Ah, good luck!!
Find something that motivates you and stick with it! (I hang pictures of the costumes I want to fit in to on the fridge - 'Do I really need the bowl of ice cream? Naw, an apple will do!")
Find something that motivates you and stick with it! (I hang pictures of the costumes I want to fit in to on the fridge - 'Do I really need the bowl of ice cream? Naw, an apple will do!")
Cajungal
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It's hanging out where I can see it. Also, I started putting red dots on the tops of my hands. I'm always covered in ink at my job, so it doesn't look weird.. And when I reach for something it reminds me not to be a chubbikins. This evening I enjoyed a couple of handfuls of Chex Mix instead of stealing Jake's ice cream when I felt like a snack. Small win, but I'll take it.
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Do you make your own or just buy the fat saturated pre-bagged kind?
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Make your own!
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Cajungal
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It's actually working for me. I thought it was unwise, but it turned out to be a good move. Good luck to you and congrats on your success so far! You will definitely reach your goals. 
Those plateaus are rough, though. It was easy when I was 220 lb and the fat just vanished after I stopped eating garbage. But now... man, I have to work for it.
Those plateaus are rough, though. It was easy when I was 220 lb and the fat just vanished after I stopped eating garbage. But now... man, I have to work for it.We went to Disney World a month ago and walking around non stop for those 5 days totally boosted my metabolism and the weight would have melted off for sure... except I stopped watching my calories and turned into Piggy McPiggerston instead. So the up to my metabolism kept me from putting the weight BACK ON at least, but I'm still sad with myself lol.
Ok, hopping onto the weight loss train. Don't get me wrong, I'm not large by any means, but I've definitely gained a few extra pounds I could do without. Currently I'm 160, which is 25 lbs above my high school weight.
Did a little exercise on the bowflex. I think if I keep working my abs I'll be able to shed the soft stomach fairly easy. Fingers crossed!
Did a little exercise on the bowflex. I think if I keep working my abs I'll be able to shed the soft stomach fairly easy. Fingers crossed!
BananaHands
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Fell off the wagon a bit last week. Only worked out about two days and ate like crap over the weekend.
But, started off this week by buying a bunch of veggies for salad and will force myself to the gym as much as possible.
But, started off this week by buying a bunch of veggies for salad and will force myself to the gym as much as possible.
Just keep at it
I have fallen to the wayside a bit as well. But I'm definately getting back on track this week. Went on a 3 mile hike yesterday, will do something today and am going frisbee golfing on Wed. Yay activities!
I also have a 'moment of truth' today. Bought my Harley Quinn shorts a size smaller, so I'm seeing how they fit today.
I have fallen to the wayside a bit as well. But I'm definately getting back on track this week. Went on a 3 mile hike yesterday, will do something today and am going frisbee golfing on Wed. Yay activities!
I also have a 'moment of truth' today. Bought my Harley Quinn shorts a size smaller, so I'm seeing how they fit today.
BananaHands
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I need to find more activities to occupy my time with. Anything that'll keep me away from my PS3, laptop or TV. Going to the gym is great and all, but it's reeeaaal hard to motivate myself to just punish myself for 1-2 hours.
Shhhh Azure, we don't talk about that.
BananaHands, I don't know whats near you, but some of the things I love to do - besides the gym: Running, or going on walks, hiking, frisbee golf, ultimate frisbee with friends, swimming, rock climbing, dancing, any 'orgainized' (because wtih my friends and I, almost nothing is organized) sport with friends.
Play hockey. Since starting I've only lost ~2 pounds (granted I didn't weigh myself right before I started so it could be more, and it's only once a week right now), but I have noticed things are fitting better.
Well, and you could be replacing fat with muscle. Sometimes people just switch one out for the other.
Also..tried on my Harley shorts...and they're not to bad. I still have work to do most definately, but they do fit as of right now. Yay! I think I'm going to dance today to celebrate.
Also..tried on my Harley shorts...and they're not to bad. I still have work to do most definately, but they do fit as of right now. Yay! I think I'm going to dance today to celebrate.
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SeraRelm
Dance with me Kags! Dance the dance of life!
Join me Sera, JOIN ME!
Join me Sera, JOIN ME!
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Yes please!
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