STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Maat · Kenneth Cole

Hello, again. Update on me.

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

Welcome back! Congrats on all the positive changes also!

ayo · Coach

Hey girl! Welcome back!

NCshopper · Hermes

Welcome back!

Hermes

Good to see you back around! I remember when you moved, I'm sorry that didn't pan out the way you wanted. Sounds like you might have gotten a boyfriend out of the deal though?

There are still a lot of original STer around, however some have changed their names so if you don't recognize them now, I'm sure you'll pick up on who's who soon. We also have some really great "newer" members that have come along in the past 3 years.

I totally understand about weight gain and losing enthusiasm for clothes. I put on some weight myself after my surgeries, dealing with my mother's passing, selling 2 homes, buying one, undergoing a renovation, and taking on a new job. A comfort food won over my will power every time.

I really, really, need to lose some weight and get back in shape now that my routine is settling starting to fall into place. What did you do to lose weight?

kenzie · Chanel

Hi! Welcome back!

Kelly · Hermes

Definitely remember you! Welcome back!

Boots · Gucci

Hi! I'm probably one of the "newer" members, so it's nice to meet you!

wetbandit42 · Marc Jacobs

Welcome back, Maat!

TheLovelyLady71 · Hermes

I remember you! YAY! Welcome back!!! Sounds like LIFE IS GOOD now, so that's great!

Maat · Kenneth Cole

Yay! I recognize so many of you.

D--I do 5 classes a week at the gym (3 cardio and 2 weight lifting) and eat a diet of mostly uncooked vegetables and fresh juice or smoothies, while still aiming to fulfill the minimum servings of the different food groups and burn more than I eat.

I did have to ease into this though. I joined Weight Watchers and, at first, just focused on staying within my points, but not really worrying about the quality of my diet. As I got used to that, I was able to plan my meals a bit better so that I was getting a very balanced diet.

Same with the gym. I went from spending a half hour mostly walking, but mixing in some running, on the treadmill (in fact, I would tell myself when I realllly didn't want to go to the gym that I would just go and walk because it's better than nothing) to doing more intense exercise like spinning, step, and weight lifting.

As someone who's only dabbled with healthy eating and going to the gym in the past, I always felt that "runner's high" was a myth and that I would have the same energy level whether I ate chocolate cake for dinner or a salad with salmon. I can now say that I not only look better, but feel better and am more alert and awake (I even gave up coffee after 14 years!).

Probably more info than you wanted, but I totally understand the appeal of comfort food during bad times. It sounds like you are back in a good place now so start slow and make a plan for yourself and you will be back in your old jeans before you know it!

Metric · Gucci

Hey Maat! Welcome back

alb · Marc Jacobs

Welcome back!

Suasoria · Chanel

Hi! I think you predate me but I'm glad you're back! Congrats on the healthy lifestyle changes.

Hermes

Maat wrote:

Yay! I recognize so many of you.

D--I do 5 classes a week at the gym (3 cardio and 2 weight lifting) and eat a diet of mostly uncooked vegetables and fresh juice or smoothies, while still aiming to fulfill the minimum servings of the different food groups and burn more than I eat.

I did have to ease into this though. I joined Weight Watchers and, at first, just focused on staying within my points, but not really worrying about the quality of my diet. As I got used to that, I was able to plan my meals a bit better so that I was getting a very balanced diet.

Same with the gym. I went from spending a half hour mostly walking, but mixing in some running, on the treadmill (in fact, I would tell myself when I realllly didn't want to go to the gym that I would just go and walk because it's better than nothing) to doing more intense exercise like spinning, step, and weight lifting.

As someone who's only dabbled with healthy eating and going to the gym in the past, I always felt that "runner's high" was a myth and that I would have the same energy level whether I ate chocolate cake for dinner or a salad with salmon. I can now say that I not only look better, but feel better and am more alert and awake (I even gave up coffee after 14 years!).

Probably more info than you wanted, but I totally understand the appeal of comfort food during bad times. It sounds like you are back in a good place now so start slow and make a plan for yourself and you will be back in your old jeans before you know it!

No, not more than I wanted - great information!

Sounds like you're doing this the healthy way. Good strategy on following ww to get on track. As some mentioned in wetbandit's beauty and health thread, ww promotes a lot of fat and sugar substitutes, and I'm not a fan of that either. I want to eat what I want to eat (which is generally very healthy, with the exception of cheese.)

Surprisingly enough, the puppies have distracted me from eating too. I don't think about food nearly as much with my hands full with them and work. I feel like I've lost a couple of pounds already!

Hermes

Boots wrote:

Hi! I'm probably one of the "newer" members, so it's nice to meet you!

yes, and you're definitely "really great!"

Boots · Gucci

D- Awww. That made my morning. aww

Maat · Kenneth Cole

D wrote:

Maat wrote:

Yay! I recognize so many of you.

D--I do 5 classes a week at the gym (3 cardio and 2 weight lifting) and eat a diet of mostly uncooked vegetables and fresh juice or smoothies, while still aiming to fulfill the minimum servings of the different food groups and burn more than I eat.

I did have to ease into this though. I joined Weight Watchers and, at first, just focused on staying within my points, but not really worrying about the quality of my diet. As I got used to that, I was able to plan my meals a bit better so that I was getting a very balanced diet.

Same with the gym. I went from spending a half hour mostly walking, but mixing in some running, on the treadmill (in fact, I would tell myself when I realllly didn't want to go to the gym that I would just go and walk because it's better than nothing) to doing more intense exercise like spinning, step, and weight lifting.

As someone who's only dabbled with healthy eating and going to the gym in the past, I always felt that "runner's high" was a myth and that I would have the same energy level whether I ate chocolate cake for dinner or a salad with salmon. I can now say that I not only look better, but feel better and am more alert and awake (I even gave up coffee after 14 years!).

Probably more info than you wanted, but I totally understand the appeal of comfort food during bad times. It sounds like you are back in a good place now so start slow and make a plan for yourself and you will be back in your old jeans before you know it!

No, not more than I wanted - great information!
Sounds like you're doing this the healthy way. Good strategy on following ww to get on track. As some mentioned in wetbandit's beauty and health thread, ww promotes a lot of fat and sugar substitutes, and I'm not a fan of that either. I want to eat what I want to eat (which is generally very healthy, with the exception of cheese.)

Surprisingly enough, the puppies have distracted me from eating too. I don't think about food nearly as much with my hands full with them and work. I feel like I've lost a couple of pounds already!

I think they've changed their plan. They promote eating a lot of fruits and vegetables, drinking a lot of water, exercising, and getting your minimum servings of stuff like multigrains, dairy, and healthy oils. They do sell a lot of junky snack and pre-prepared food, which actually doesn't seem to fit well with their overall message of healthy living. I never buy that stuff. They'd probably have a better image if they just dropped their food product lines and partnerships.