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• scotty64744 posted I injured myself AGAIN!! in the group I injured myself AGAIN!!
  “Well I did it. I had hurt my ankle (bruised the bone with a few cuts and a little bit of swelling) while moving rabbit hutches earlier in the week, then Monday evening I fell in a hole one of my dogs had dug in the yard and twisted the snot out of my ankle. I can't wear tennis shoes yet and it aches to put my whole foot pressure on it. At first I was super mad. I can get around and move slow, but no vigorous workouts. It was frustrating. Then I decided to focus on my foods and do sit ups (I still haven't done a single sit up but have definitely started paying attention to my foods again). Then I realized that I am more relaxed when I don't think about working out constantly. I am not trying to put a plan in motion and I am not trying to force myself to do something that I truly don't enjoy. So in otherwords I FEEL better (even though I am injured). I feel like I can concentrate on NOW moments more and not look forward to the future. I had gained back 5 lbs that I had lost so now I weight 147. I am now 17 lbs away from my original goal. I think that is why I was getting so stressed about it and was making everything about ME. Well I think God had my dog dig that hole. I lost 8 chickens and a duck Monday and then yesterday one of my rabbits had her babies premie and all 9 died :( She is doing ok, but since I was "slowed down" I was able to spend the time with her and nurse her  back to feeling better (still am babying her big time) and I feel good about that. Stress has a way of causing you to gain weight also, so I know its important for me to take this "me" time. I downloaded a new book onto my ipod about loosing weight with the holy spirit, I read about the Dukan diet (I'm not sure about the 4 phases-I'm not good with that stuff but can't wait to hear how it went). And I've been cleaning out my classroom! So win-win I have decided to hit the focus on my eating and yesterday felt GREAT even though I went over calories a little. Today I have a healthy breakfast ready for me and I can't wait to read my new book. Hope you guys are feeling relaxed and not anxious. Our weight loss will come-in time :-) Mel”

• scotty64744 posted I've totally fallen..... in the group I've totally fallen.....
  “OK so I'm struggling to work out consistently and seem to eat over my calories EVERYDAY. I've gained a few pounds, lost them back again, and gained them back again.   Any good ideas to push me past this point. I've done weight watchers in the past and didn't like it. I enjoy running and dancing (but not that big on zumba) Mainly I am looking for a good direction. Possibly even ideas for set schedules that others do. School is out so I have about 80% of my summer that I can devote to losing these last 20ish pounds before I hit my goal. SO ANY ideas would be greatly appreciated. Just need that extra push....”

• scotty64744 burned 643.50 calories doing Walk: 4 mph (15 min/mi).

  This activity refers specifically to walking a 15-minute mile. ... read more at The Daily Plate.

• scotty64744 posted Starting to eat from my own garden! in the group Starting to eat from my own garden!
  “Its early so far but I've had lettuce, beets, and radishes. Tomatoes are on and green (I CANT WAIT) The farm is looking great! Would love it if you would join me and give me your thoughts and opinions!! http://smithfamilyfarming.blogspot.com/”

• scotty64744 burned 544.54 calories doing Walk: 4.5 mph (13 min/mi).

  This activity refers specifically to walking a 13-minute mile. ... read more at The Daily Plate.

• scotty64744 posted Does anyone else hear that? in the group Does anyone else hear that?
  “Does anyone keep hearing that song "You had a bad day..." I just keep hearing it over and over everywhere I go. Its like God's trying to tell me to get over this hump and move on or something.......”

• scotty64744 burned 97.24 calories doing Walk: 3 mph (20 min/mi).

  This activity refers specifically to walking a 20-minute mile. ... read more at The Daily Plate.

• scotty64744 posted Peg! in the group Peg!
  “I just wanted to say that I know your not a MOM from the flesh of your womb, but so many ladies have been "mother henned" by you here on this site. WE appreciate and LOVE you VERY much. Thank you so much for everything you've done for me. I know your not my mom but your one of my greatest friends, cheerleaders, and confidant. Thank you for everything you do!!! Melonie”

• scotty64744 posted My farm blog in the group My farm blog
  “Today I harvested beets & potatoes straight from my own back yard. I know I shared earlier, but thought I'd invite you all to my blog at http://smithfamilyfarming.blogspot.com/ It is hard work but now I have the chickens, ducks, rabbits, and goats. A raised bed and a regular garden spot. We plan to get some bottle fed calves in the next couple of weeks and my husband has asked me to wait to get a pig until the fall, but this is where we are at so far. Hope you can join us :-)”

• scotty64744 posted Why I eat. in the group Why I eat.
  “So this isn't a new revelation or a way to help you lose weight, but I thought if I posted what I have learned about myself it might help some of you come up with what it is that is causing you to hold on to your weight also. Having it in writing is what I am hoping will help me, so here goes... I am an emotional eater. I do not eat for the enjoyment of food. Nor do I really care what food tastes like. Salty, sweet, sour, ect. It just doesn't matter. I eat for the sake of eating. Or so I believed until recently. When I first started this dieting and exercising thing back in July I didn't know what being hungry was. I didn't know what feeling full was either. I didn't understand eating for hunger or feeding my body what it needed. I also hadn't understood "food cravings" yet either. That came with time. I didn't know that I grazed like a cow all day long yet still ate large meals and normally had seconds. Through this dieting and exercise process I learned that. I also learned how foods affect my moods, hormones, cycle, ect. I found ways to balance my moods with food. I lead a very stress filled life and have recently realized that I do not drink, smoke, go shopping, or have any other vices BESIDES food. I am addicted to food for emotional purposes. If I am upset I eat, if I am happy I celebrate with food, if I am bored I eat. If I am angry-hide the chocolate b/c I am eating. I also eat for the sake of eating. If someone else is eating I eat too. If food is out infront of me I eat too.   I do this to address a deep down emotional need to fit in. To feel satisfied and content with my upset life. I think back on my childhood and can actually pinpoint a time when I wasn't allowed to cry at a funeral. This was (when I believe) eating came in to suppress certains moods. Thats right as I child I had subconsciously realized that certain foods affected my mood and reset my emotions. So here I am  still an overweight adult who has recent "fallen" into a pit of subconscious stress eating. My emotions have sent be down a path that my head keeps reminding me I don't want to go down. SO here it is. In writing. This is why I eat. This is my problem and this is what I need to change.   I have learned what it feels like to be hungry. I now understand what it feels like to be full. I have learned how to eat "cheat" foods healthily and enjoy my daily life with leafy greens, and protein. I know how to walk away from grazing and I have become so strong in my fitness that I'm killing it with 15 mile HIKES! WOW. Will I let this one behavior derail me entirely. I think not. I think I will face it. Write it all down, reread it, and pick up fighting this battle every time I fall down. I won't always overcome and I won't always win, but I will stay strong. This is why God put me on this path. To WIN this battle and rejoice in the glories of eating for hunger's sake! And what pray tell will I replace my overeating with? Well I think I've figured that out. With laughter, with tears, with fun activities, friends. Whatever it takes to get the same feeling but without the foods to help it get there. Hope this helps at least one other person understand why they eat as I know just thinking about it has helped me.”