I wrote an entirely different post for McFatty Monday than the one you’re going to read. I wrote this:
I need a break from McFatty Monday.
It’s not that I’ve gained weight. It’s not that I’m frustrated. It’s not that I’m giving up or stopping my journey or sitting here eating a dozen cream puffs while I type this. It’s just that McFatty Monday has stopped being fun for me. & my blog is supposed to be fun. It’s supposed to be something that I enjoy sitting down to & recently, Sunday nights are like a dental appointment when I have to force myself to pour a cup of tea & think of something inspirational to say when I don’t feel inspirational. & it shouldn’t be like that.
& then Twitter happened.
DAMN YOU, TWITTER.
People started talking about McFatty Monday & new folks are joining in & old folks are talking about what an amazing support it is & I realized….THIS ISN’T JUST ABOUT ME. Like everything else in the universe. & I need to keep on it for me & everyone else that needs a place to go on Monday. A place for support & “me too” & ideas.
I realized that I still need McFatty Monday, no matter how hard I protest.
I just wish I knew what to write.
So I asked Twitter. Duh. If Twitter wants me to write, then Twitter better tell me what to write.
Brandi asked me, “Are you going to stay on NS this fall? During holidays & pumpkin spice season?”
Good question, B. & it made me make a plan, which is SO IMPORTANT. People, MAKE A PLAN. Make a plan for your weight loss. Make a plan for your week when you are grocery shopping. Make a plan for each day, so when you’re faced with choices, you’ve already planned to make the right one for your weight loss.
My plan? I have what amounts to one more month of Nutrisystem in my pantry (they were super-generous & sent me several months at a time) & fully plan on following through until that has ended. This week’s plan? To work out four days this week. I’ve really been slacking on working out & it’s showing on both the scale & my muscle tone. Tomorrow’s plan? No wine at night. Seriously, one sip of alcohol & I hold onto water weight for days at a time. So unfortunate.
What’s your plan? This week? Today?
p.s. no weight loss this week. but no weight gain.
No loss, NO gain here either. I don’t know what my plan is honestly.
I HAVE to figure out where exercise time fits in to my life. as is
I work about 40-50 hours a week
I have 2 kids that require my attention 60-80 hours a week
I have school 2 nights a week
Schoolwork that occupies about 8 hours a week
A husband
a house to keep clean
friends and family (mainly family, as in my parents, they are not doing well) to maintain
my fathers surprise 75th birthday party to finish planning for October
Where the fuck do I find extra time? Better yet, how do I clone myself?
Bonzer, when you find out, let me know.
I’m in the same boat. I know exercise is key & I HAVE to do it, but I just want to collapse into a pool of drool by the end of the day.
I am so glad you’re continuing McFM. I did my first 5K this weekend, and I think the accountability of my weekly McFM posts held me to my training and was a big part of it. And honestly? At about mile 2.5 one of the things that kept me from saying, “Screw this! I’m walking!!” was thinking about what I would get to write in my post the next day. I did it!!!
Thanks Blair! Keep on keepin on
http://andpuppydogstales.blogspot.com/2010/09/mcfatty-monday-week-17.html
So glad you aren’t giving up on McFatty Monday, because this weekend I decided that I was committing today, and would post today to join in.
Number on the scale this morning was BAD. But bad is relative I supposed. I started off my pregnancy very overweight. I actually lost weight while I was pregnant because I was sick every day (leading to eventual galbladder surgery), and ended up 20 pounds lighter than when I started (but still a good 60-70 pounds that needed to come off to be healthy.). But stopping breast feeding, stress at work, etc. contributed to the weight creeping back on. So when I got on the scale this morning, I was still 7 pounds lighter than pre-preg, but 13 pounds heavier than a few months ago.
I got to the gym this morning before work, and my plan is to do that 2-3 days a week, and fit in other exercise where I can. It’s hard with a baby, but husband agreed to do mornings so that I can do this.
Trying to figure out what to do about food…I successfully followed weight watchers about 10 years ago (and gained weight when I stopped following it). I might try to incorporate the plan in my meal planning. If i can’t do it alone, then I’ll probably rejoin.
Good luck with your plan!!
and I forgot to say, Don’t give up on me. Please? Just switch up what you’re doing. We’ll get through this lag in weight loss enthusiasm
I am glad you didn’t quit to. I haven’t been a regular but I have been at it almost a month. I am a little lackadasicial this week but I have 10 more days till my 7 year anniversary and I really really want to drop 10 more pounds by then!
Thanks for keeping on.
Here it is…
http://shayplus3.blogspot.com/2010/09/plateau.html
Thanks again Blair!
Momma to 3
*Shay B*
I totally reached that point with McFatty Monday. It wasn’t fun putting myself out there anymore (nothing was happening one way or another and I just didn’t feel motivated to blog about it). But you’re right, we all have come to love McFatty Mondays for one reason or another. For me, it’s an opportunity for a reality check. Did I have a good week? Do I want to do anything different this week?
As for plans/goals, I think there’s a tendency to focus on the “goal” of losing 5 pounds, or the “goal” of feeling more confident. When really, we’re probably more likely to reach those “goals” if our real goal is (like you said this week) to exercise 4 times, or to cut out the nightly bowl of ice cream. It’s the little things that we do that add up to success!
http://marblesrolling.blogspot.com/2010/09/mommas-monday-check-in-1040.html
Wow, I needed that. I’ve been gaining and losing the same few pounds for months now, and keep extending my goal dates to give this extra poundage the boot.
Your idea for a plan is great. I often think of a plan, but seldom stick to it. Thanks for the extra motivation to stick with my plan (and just when I was thinking of heading to Starbucks!)
My goal is to get back into my half-marathon training. I wallowed in a week of self-pity and oreo truffles, because I feel like whenever I leave the house I return to a screaming baby and beyond-irritated husband. Also, I need to do Level 2 of the Shred at least four times this week. Running is good for my legs and my head, but Jillian can’t be beat for kicking my ass.
Don’t stop Blair! I just started!
I started Weight Watchers on my own last week. I have done it half-ass before and lost some weight so I thought if I do it full force it’s got to help right? Tomorrow is my weigh-in day and I can’t wait to see what the scale shows!
Here’s my post for today http://mylittlesecretkt.blogspot.com/2010/09/soundtrack_11.html
Is there a blog hop linky somewhere to link up all the McFatty posts?
I’m thinking of joining. But I’m skerred.
Lately my plan has been to go grocery shopping once a week (instead of once every two weeks like I used to – we were having to throw out way too much food that spoiled), and to plan at least three different dinners we’ll have a week so we stay more on track at the grocery store. I see people at the store without a list and it gives me a small panic attack. I don’t know how people do that – more power to them if they’re not a crazy impulse buyer like me!
My plan is to eat out less this week! I think if I can just avoid that, then things will fall in to place for me. With the holidays approaching it gets tough. I usually give myself free reign from T-day to Xmas, and then work like hell in Jan to undo what I did…but it’s worth it. I want to really enjoy the holidays and if that means eggnog and chocolate covered peanut butter balls with the family…then that’s what I’ll have!
I’m ready for florida to not be a real feel of 102 every day. When you wake up and its 80 outside, its hard to exercise with the baby. I’m a SAHM so its very easy to get into the habit of sitting inside all day. I’ve started doing a 3 minute rotation workout. I do a minute of cardio, a minute of abs, and a minutes of combined legs and arms. My milk-filled G’s don’t allow me to comfortably do jumping jacks, so I do knee highs, grapevine, whatever. Some days I only get in a few sets, other days I feel like a rockstar.
Do what you can do when you can do it
Like you said, it affects more than just one person! Ugh, my goals…I REALLY want to fit in to a certain dress for my BIL’s wedding.
And, I was supposed to blog about my GREAT PROGRESS some time this week, but it isn’t there! I’ve tried eating less and I’ve definitely been working out a great amount, but pregnancy really fucked up my body, I swear. It’s tight … get this … on my BACK! It’s not my waist, it’s not my thighs, it’s my back. See why I can’t write a post yet? I’m too infuriated.
So true. If I don’t plan every single meal, I fall off the wagon.
My only plan for the moment is doing Weight Watchers. And rather than track what I have eaten, I use the points tracker to plan my meals ahead of time. I tend to overeat less if I do it that way. Because for me the problem with the points tracker if you just record what you have eaten, you don’t necessarily know the points value of what you are eating when you are eating it. So it’s just better to plan ahead.
I’m still at a loss for what to do about exercise. I just can’t seem to fit it in. And I know that seems like a cop-out but it’s not. I just don’t have the time.
Here’s my post for the week.
http://disastersindomesticity.wordpress.com/2010/09/13/mcfatty-monday-lets-talk-about-my-boobs/
I think honestly, your work out’s fit in during play time. I am not good at working out from home. But on days when the weather is great…Sophia and I run around outside. I toss her in the air. We roll around. The important part is getting your heart rate up. It doesn’t have to be a “workout” it just has to get it up!!
As for me, your mom jeans post is still with me. I think spanx are in my future. But I don’t want them to be. Because what if I become an addict. I don’t think Intervention has room in rehab for a spanx addict.
I’m glad you are keeping up with McFatty Mondays even though I totally get the other post you planned to write. I haven’t participated in awhile but I am still a loyal follower. The hubs and I just decided to throw out the birth control and try for baby 2, so I’m forgoing weight loss for awhile. I’m visiting from http://imo-fwiw.blogspot.com/ and today I started Mom Friendly Meals Monday. There is a great Honey Mustard Chicken recipe on it that is also pretty heathly. Check it out and if you have any good recipes to share please link up!
I’m so glad you’re not giving up! I am a full time dietician student, work part time, and am a single mother of 2 kids and I have a hard time keeping up with this stuff and feeling motivated about it. This is a major hick-up for me seeing as how it is going to be my job in the next year or two to keep people motivated on this stuff. I think it’s great that you do this:)
Last night I came up with a plan for myself for this week because I noticed that my mother’s thighs payed me a visit. From now on I will do lunges down the hall going to and from my kitchen and livingroom. I will do squats while folding laundry. I will do calf raises while cooking dinner. Every little bit helps right?
I shouted my plan for the week from the mountaintops of my blog.
NOT EAT LIKE A FATTY AT AN ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET.
If I can do that, I’ll call this week a success!
Glad you decided to stick with the rest of us McFatty’s.
My plan? I have no plan! I’m trying to lose the baby weight (12 weeks pp here), and by trying I mean hoping, and not actually doing anything about it. I really should make a plan, but every time I thinka bout dieting, I get hungry, so really it’s counterproductive!
Thank you for sticking it with it for us. I know that I need the support now that I am back in Mc Fatty.
My plan is to WORK HARD, not give up, and follow my spreadsheet!
My plan? My plan is to start this McFatty out right. I am going to try to make good choices. I have myself a little McFatty notebook so I can jot things down throughout the week so I won’t just be staring at my computer screen Sunday night–because I am scared that will happen.
I am actually nervous about this first week.
I signed up for MyPlate on livestrong.com so I can see what I eat.
I’m scared.
ps. thanks for stopping by and giving your support! Anti-depressants? They can suck it. Although I need them so that I am not stabby. sigh…
I am at a stand still – just like you. I am struggling with willpower (as usual). To help me with McFatty Monday, I went for a little humor. I hope it worked
http://www.ajdplusthree.com/2010/09/things-we-fat-people-do-to-ourselves.html
I”m burned out on the diet part. Let’s put ourselves to gether and fix our problem B!
I swear I’m not pimping out my blog. But I’ve got a workout on there that is only 24 minutes long, and you can do it at home. ourdelilah.blogspot.com
You can also add or take away one exercise to make it longer or shorter. I promise it really does get you results too. You will hurt (in a good way!) if you do it right and stick to it.
How about using some of the people that have joined as guest bloggers for McFatty Monday? Like, some success stories to keep everyone motivated?
It gives you a break from having to be the McFatty Cornerstone and livens things up a bit.
I’m stuck. I got back on the WW plan and I’m having a hard time getting movtivated and sticking to it like I did 2 years ago when I did it. I want to go out for a 7 AM run rather than head to work; I go to class 2 nights a week so that shoots down running. The Bonzer, I’ve got a house to keep, a husband to feed and a little boy to watch grow up. I just don’t want to end up looking like my mother and so I keep that in my mind when reaching for an evil snack.
The alcohol weight gain! Oh, girl. I feel you.
I went to Bloggy Boot Camp this weekend and I’m not even weighing myself until this Friday. Why bother? I’m bloated from salty food and alcohol. My pants feel tight. I feel gross.
I know my weight is up. But I also know with about 3 days of eating right, my body will wash all that junk away.
My plan is here. So funny that I had this written before reading your post
http://livelaughpullhairout.blogspot.com/2010/09/plan.html
I’m seriously thankful for McFatty. I am glad your still doing it. I have been a crappy member of the group but I am making some life changes today. And y’all well your my weight watchers meeting without having to shell out 40 bucks a month. Because as much as I want to join, I know that we need to not be spending our funds there.
So thank you BA for heading this up and for inspiring women across the country to get healthy.
http://www.thereelfamilyblog.com/2010/09/shift-in-priorities.html
… i second or fifty’eth the grateful for mcfatty update posts…
thanks for continuing, ba – and i hope you need us a little, too!
i don’t understand weight loss… i did horrible this week with my personal goals… but i ended up losing… so i guess this week i’ll pay for it? who knows…
My plan is to start Nutrisystem on Thursday (supposed to be here Wednesday sometime). Thanks so much for the help! I can’t wait to get started!
I totally agree, with cutting out wine (well, as much as possible). It’s not calorie free, plus if I have a glass of vino, then I won’t get to the gym after the kids are in bed. So, that is going to be part of my plan.
You are SO right! With a plan, it makes it so much easier to follow through. If I write down meals, make a “walking” date with my husband ahead of time… It’s so much harder to stray if you have a plan. Now, I need to walk the walk!
I’m proud to say I didn’t gain in the last couple weeks, and I thank planning for that!
http://outofrealworld.wordpress.com/
Dude, I have had a severe lack of motivation lately as well, and have have been super slack (ick)…but I still check in with you every Monday to see how you’re doing.
It’s probably not fair for the rest of us to rely on you for motivation, and it would be completely understandable if you weren’t into keeping up with it…but I just want you to know that it is hugely appreciated that you do. I see that you’re bummed and burned out and struggling, and it really is comforting to know that you’re going through the same thing. But to see you sticking with it even though it’s a struggle is very inspiring.
Like, for the first time in my life, I take my kids out to walk around the block…for fun, not because we’re going somewhere. That makes me sound super lazy I know, but I just never thought I had time and energy enough for it. But I do it now, because I want that time with my girls and because the little seed you planted has grown into a major goal in my life of being more active and getting into a healthier lifestyle.
So yeah, in short, thanks for sticking with it…you’re a gem
And my plan…get my ass outside even more now that I can go outside without melting
First week posting on McFatty Monday so glad you didn’t give it up! I’m gonna try Weight Watchers and keep on exercising.
http://michelleball.blogspot.com/2010/09/mcfatty-monday.html
Your post really hit home for me. Seriously, I can plan a wedding and do lesson plans for three English classes, but not for weight loss?!
I think I need to sit down and get it done. Thanks for that.
I’m back! well kinda… I think somethings in the water. I just need a break too…
http://laceyslaughablelife.wordpress.com/2010/09/14/mcfatty-monday-kinda/
I stopped drinking soda 30 days ago! As a Diet Coke addict I am taking it day by day!
I also cut out sugar and gluten. I am down 10 lbs. I just want to continue to put good things in my body.
I am going on the road and plan to fill myself with healthy snacks such as fruits and veggies while on the road!
Exercise isn’t the key, food is.
Please, please, please read “Women Food and God” by Geneen Roth. I think it will hit home on a number of issues you are currently dealing with.
Stop dieting, stop denying yourself, and start living. And this absolutely doesn’t mean binge or stuff yourself full of food; it just about being more conscious, more aware and more thoughtful about the role of food – and what it represents – in your life.
My husband and I began our own McFatty Monday a few months ago after being inspired by yours!! (I had a baby just over a year ago.) We started a competition to see who could lose 15 pounds the fastest! Seven weeks later, my husband won, but I was only a pound behind him!! Now we are 16 (him) and 15 (me) pounds lighter.
Glad you’re continuing McFatty Mondays! You’re right, blogging should be fun and you should do it for yourself, but part of the fun is knowing how much other people enjoy reading what you have to say and turn to you for support.
I completely agree on needing a plan. I am compulsive about my eating habits, and I’m working on striking a healthy balance. On days when I have already planned pretty much everything I’m going to eat, it’s so much easier for me to resist temptations! It’s funny the way my mind works, but I would rather forgo an extra cookie/cupcake/piece of chocolate than stray from The Plan. It took me a really long time to figure out this secret, but I’ve been pretty successful ever since.
http://eleventhhouraffair.blogspot.com/
I am so happy that you arent stopping McFatty Mondays!! It is because of McFatty Monday that I started losing weigh in April and I have now lost 40 pounds. If it wasnt for you and mc fatty mondays I would probably still be 218 or heavier and I am only 5’3. I still got a load more to lose and McFatty Mondays helps me keep going!! Thank you for starting McFatty Monday and keeping with it!!!