I made a HUGE mistake today.

[BarenakedLady]

After months of avoidance and denial, I weighed myself.

I'm gobsmacked and really disgusted. I haven't been this big since carrying around my belly fruit.

On the plus side, my boobs are humongous. On the bad side, so is my gut.


:cry:


It's time to do something about it before I'm on You Are What You Eat on BBC America (my new fav show). BTW, how much is a stone? :shrug:

So you think I should hire a buff boy to be my personal trainer? :evilgrin: At least it would motivate me.

[graywarrior]

1. Hire the guy who is on that Bravo gym show

Hawt!

[BarenakedLady]

2. I'll have to check that out.

The last thing I need is to watch tight tits and ass making me feel even worse. But a nice hawt male may help me along. :D

[graywarrior]

10. Not the best photo of him....

[Debi]

16. Need more???

http://www.gregplitt.com/

Mmmmmmmmm

[BarenakedLady]

21. Yummy!

:loveya:

[graywarrior]

51. Mmmm, lunch.

Low calorie, low carbs, high protein lunch.

[Debi]

9. I'd lose weight with THIS incentive!!

[BarenakedLady]

11. HELLO!

Oh yes. Yes, indeedy.

:9

[Debi]

24. Tape this to your fridge!

[DS1]

62. that's just ludicrously photoshopped

there's no reason for those shadows, they're painted on

[Debi]

66. And here I thought you'd write something about tube socks

:P

[Deja Q]

17. Get him a second one, and he'd have two blue balls.

:hide:

[DS1]

3. 1 stone = 14 pounds

[BarenakedLady]

5. Thank you.

[warrior1]

4. Here's a free site to help you keep track of

http://www.thedailyplate.com/

what you eat and working out stuff.

[BarenakedLady]

7. Cool! Thanks.

:D

[khashka]

6. A stone is 14 pounds

Yeah, hire a buff boy as a personal trainer. Where's the downside? Eye candy and you get in shape? Sounds like a winner to me!

Khash.

[BarenakedLady]

8. That's what I was thinking.

I'll have to inquire next time I'm at the gym. :D

[RetroLounge]

12. "On the plus side, my boobs are humongous. "

prove it...

:evilgrin:

RL

[BarenakedLady]

15. Hardy Har Har

Poor things are going to waste. It's a damn shame.

:P

[RetroLounge]

49. Such a shame...

:9

RL

[khashka]

25. Yeah we knew you would notice that

and want pix. So ask her nicely RL. Ladies prefer gentlemen. Play nice and she might show you.

Khash.

[RetroLounge]

48. Hee

I can play really really nice...

:hi:

RL

[Debi]

13. I'm right there with you!

I lost weight for Debi, Jr.'s graduation a year ago and have put it all back on +++some.

I need meal delivery, private trainer, masseuse & stylist. (Them I'm certain I'll lose the wait and look great :bounce:)

[BarenakedLady]

18. That would be sweet.

If I could also get a housekeeper and cook, I'd be in heaven. LoL.

[MorningGlow]

Oooh. Scale = teh evil.

Want me to breathe on you, BNL? I lost 6 lbs. with that stomach virus I just had. (Alas, only 24 more to go...)

[BarenakedLady]

19. LoL.

I'm almost tempted to say yes. :rofl:

I'm glad you feel better. How's little MG doing?

[MorningGlow]

31. Crikey, say no! 'Tain't worth it! ROFL!

See, now, what you DO want is Mr. MG to breathe on you--he's lost 14 lbs. with his pneumonia, he's down three pants sizes, and he now only weighs 8 lbs. more than I do. Yes, I hate him, even though he feels like crap and is still coughing after a week and he's halfway through his course of antibiotics.

The kidlet is doing a little better, thanks for asking! He's still unwell, though, but he's functional (playing). He doesn't have much of an appetite, so he eats a few bites of something every couple of hours and then says his stomach hurts. Had a little bit of the big D this morning (if YKWIM) which startled him, as he hasn't had that since he was in diapers. This stomach virus is also teh evil--even though you only go down for the count for about 48 hours, the illness lingers in a minor way for more than a week--maybe two, considering my mom, who had it on Memorial Day, is still icky.

We are all eating a LOT of bread products--actually nothing but bread products--and drinking nothing but water. For the forseeable future. Hmm...maybe I can drop a few more pounds in the meantime...! Trying to look on the bright side, here! :D

[BarenakedLady]

33. Yikes

I hope your house is totally healed soon. That sounds like a nasty bug you got over there. I would hate to think what it would do to my house of five.

:scared:

[MorningGlow]

35. It would SO not be pretty

My friend in Walworth had it as well (and I haven't seen her lately, so she didn't get it from me), so it's making the rounds. Lots of hand washing till this plague moves on is the best advice I can give you.

Thanks for the good wishes. I'm certainly going to smudge the heck out of this place tomorrow when Mr. MG is back at work (yes, the idiot is going back to work--he must be bored) and MG Jr. is with grandma.

[Guava Jelly]

14. You said boobs. huh ha huh, Boobs huh u hah huh ha

:D (this thread needs pictures) :hi:BNL
I hate the scale..I've been avoiding it.

[BarenakedLady]

20. No pics until I look bettah.

:P

Evil scales should be killed!

:hi:

[Guava Jelly]

22. Whats bettah than stunning?

:D and yes they should be. :hi:

[auntAgonist]

23. there is a great bunch of people here on DU in the weight loss

and maintenance group ...

why not join us :)


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=337

aA
kesha
:hi:

[DS1]

26. and probably a lot fewer posts begging for pics

O8)

[BarenakedLady]

29. I'm a shameless attention seeker.

You all know this.

:P

[BarenakedLady]

28. Thanks.

Sometimes I forget that there are other places other than the Lounge. Heh.

[yellowdogintexas]

50. group support is always good. I finally lost my weight with Weight Watchers

lost 58 pounds and went from size 18 to 8

if I can do it anyone can

[Inchworm]

27. Big boobs are good, no?

I'm confused. ;)

:hi:

[BarenakedLady]

30. Inchy!

Hey you. How are you?

:hi:

[Inchworm]

32. Sooore

Had a little incident on the 4wheeler Friday. All is healing fine though.

I'll trade you wounded pics of me for boobays! hehe

How are you sweety?

:hug:

[BarenakedLady]

34. What did you do?

You whacko. Where you at least wearing pants?

[Inchworm]

38. Pants were about all I had on

I was riding behind someone (I know better) and they almost drove fast off into a 6-10 foot ditch. Well.. I say almost...

He whipped it to the left to miss the drop, I lost my grip and flew off the 4wheeler right down said ditch.

My bounceback is still good, but gawd the pain hehe.

Gonna be stupid, ya gotta be tough.

:dunce:

[BarenakedLady]

39. Owwwie

*insert drunken hillbilly joke here* ;)

I hope you feel better soon.

[Inchworm]

43. Do some of that witchcraft

and make the booboos go away hehe.

Or..

:evilgrin:

:rofl:

[Oeditpus Rex]

36. ...

[BarenakedLady]

37. How sweet!

:loveya: :hug:

[BlueIris]

40. As someone struggling to *gain* weight, I'd advise you to not stress out too much.

There are advantages to having a higher body mass. Also, you have to be careful about taking off the weight; losing too much weight to quickly can have serious health consequences.

[BarenakedLady]

41. Thanks

The thing is, not a year 1/2 ago I was at the other end of the spectrum. I guess that is what makes it all the harder for me to bear. Of course, I was extremely depressed, drinking too much and borderline anorexic at the time. So I don't want to go back there. The medication I've been on has contributed greatly to my current state. I've just got to figure out how to lose the weight without suffering.

[flvegan]

42. If only you knew

a qualified person that could at least give you some assistance over the internets...

[BarenakedLady]

44. I know!

If only....

What would even be better would be one who made house calls, but we can't have everything.

:P

So what advice would you give me? My meds evidently are slowing my metabolism and increasing my appetite. It sucks. I'm doing Pilates once or twice a week, which is keeping me limber but not really doing much for my weight.

[flvegan]

45. First

You need to set some *reasonable* goals. You need to assess what is realistic for you to attain w/in a set amount of time. How much time can you dedicate each day or every other day?

Also, without knowing what meds you're taking, if you are considering some sort of physical routine, I'd suggest running it past him/her first.

Are you doing this Pilates in a gym environment or at home?

You also need to take a good look at your diet. One quick way to boost your metabolism immediately is to break your meals into smaller meals, and eat more often. I've always recommended a dietary logbook. Write down everything you eat and drink each day, and at what time you ate it. Also, write down your physical activity for the day (Pilates, walking, etc). Leave it somewhere conspicuous where it can be a constant reminder. If you're honest with your food diary, it can be a great weapon in the battle of the bulge.

Any thoughts either for or against joining a gym?

[BarenakedLady]

52. Good advice

I take Pilates class at the gym. I have access to all the machines, but I don't really know how to use them. I know I can ask, but I'm silly shy about stuff like that. :blush:

My meds are anti-depressants that are notorious for weight gain. Blerg.

Thanks for your advice flvegan. You are a sweetheart!

[DarkTirade]

46. Yeah, you and me both.

And I don't WANT big boobs. :(

[BarenakedLady]

53. LoL

:)

[LeftyMom]

47. At least you're getting the boobs.

I'm getting a bit squishy 'round the middle of late, and my boobs aren't keeping up. As a result, I look like I'm a few months along. :eyes:

[BarenakedLady]

54. Heh

My old maternity clothes are looking more and more comfortable. :P

[bixente]

55. Um

In the past I'd have these failed attempts at losing weight because I was too self-conscious of what I was doing. In the end I'd end up binge eating. What I now realise is that you don't have to starve yourself and climb Everest to drop the kilos - walking is effective and there's a lot of appetising food that doesn't come attached with the dreaded guilt tags. I think especially of sushi.

[BarenakedLady]

56. Thanks

I do know deep down that I have to get moving. Being a vegetarian, I do eat relatively healthy. I say relatively because most junk food doesn't contain meat. LoL.

[miss_american_pie]

57. Ooh, come hang out here

You could sweat it off.

Of course, the chocolate stashed in the freezer might counteract that.

Or just throw out the scale. ;)

[BarenakedLady]

58. I could walk out side

and work in the garden, but I'd wilt.

I think throwing out the scale is the best option. Heh.

[miss_american_pie]

59. It works for me

;)

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

60. I'm sorry...what were you saying?

After the phrase "my boobs are humongous" I wandered off and didn't hear a thing you said...

[BarenakedLady]

61. My eyes are up here buddy!

:P

[Courtesy Flush]

63. I watched Supersize Me this weekend

It was a real eye opener. It's a wonder anyone is thin in this country.

[NJmaverick]

64. I did what you did, skipped weighing myself for a long period of time

and I put in a good deal of weight. The lesson I took away from it, is that regular (at least a few times a week) weighings is important.

[plcdude]

65. okay let's get

realistic! How much do you want to lose?