Question of the Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2020

[aliceneko]

I've tried to set myself goals to exercise more (no intense gym based exercising, just things like walking longer distances on a more regular basis) and to eat less meat, since I have a very meat-based diet at the moment.

 

[MonaLyssa33]

I didn't lose weight until I stopped dieting. 25 years of torturing myself and I never lost an ounce. Now I eat 2 meals a day of whatever I want (dinner plate or sandwich) and I walk for 2 hours per day. I'm down to 143 pounds, hoping to get to 135.


My new years resolution is to get the Frontline on Demi & Maggie, give them their deworming pills, clean their ears, and trim their nails. Wish me luck, I'm gonna need it!

I just read a book about the not-dieting diet called the F*** It Diet by Caroline Dooner. It was very enlightening. Considering I've been dealing with disordered eating my entire life, it's been such a change to try and not think about my weight.

To answer the original question, I don't do resolutions anymore.

 

[CatLover49]

I agree with @ Lari....This year I am going to start doing what makes me happy ..And not just everyone else..Ive had that problem for awhile....taking the blame for arguments just to get along...Not anymore...Mainly its been with family...

 

[CatLover49]

I want to get better at communicating my wants and needs. I tend to just be the nice girl and go along with what others want and then explode after a while, so my goal is to be more proactive about actually saying what I want.

I totally agree...Thats my goal ALSO..

 

[MoochNNoodles]

I never make resolutions. It feels like they are made to be broken. If I want to change something or set a goal; it’s more motivational for me to focus on small, sustainable changes and not think about big picture or the formality of calling it a resolution. Then it you break it or fall off the wagon there is no guilt; you just keep going.

 

[rubysmama]

Not an official resolution, but as always, I just want to try to get more exercise.

 

[Graceful-Lily]

My resolution is to not suffer this year.

And by suffer, I mean being a slave to my own mind.

I just want to enjoy life. I want to be free, I don't want to worry about mundane things I have no control over anymore.

Hope that make sense.

 

[Maria Bayote]

Not an official resolution, but as always, I just want to try to get more exercise.

LOL, same here. Feels like after taking care of the cats, cleaning the house, laundry, ironing clothes, etc after I come home from office it seems there is no time and strength to hit the gym or do some jogging.

 

[Boris Diamond]

I've lost some weight in the last year. Things went all to blazes over Christmas. I resolve to get back on the diet for the new year!

 

[cassiopea]

Mainly have a goal this year....stop overthinking so much!

 

[Mia6]

I never make resolutions. It feels like they are made to be broken. If I want to change something or set a goal; it’s more motivational for me to focus on small, sustainable changes and not think about big picture or the formality of calling it a resolution. Then it you break it or fall off the wagon there is no guilt; you just keep going.

Same

 

[Mamanyt1953]

I didn't lose weight until I stopped dieting. 25 years of torturing myself and I never lost an ounce.

I'm so in touch with that. And the Fast Diet isn't a diet, per se. You pretty much eat normally five days a week and restrict your calories to 550 (women) or 650 (me) on two NONconsecutive days a week. Even for me, that's quite doable. There are lots of things I enjoy eating that will keep me under 550 calories. Wouldn't want to do it every day, but two days a week, and those not in a row, will be simple enough.

 

[Lari]

I also apparently have to make it a new years resolution to go to the dentist in order to get that done. So add that.

 

[maggiedemi]

I also apparently have to make it a new years resolution to go to the dentist in order to get that done.

Just think of the Novocaine as your friend. After that goes in, there is no pain at all.

 

[rubysmama]

I'm so in touch with that. And the Fast Diet isn't a diet, per se. You pretty much eat normally five days a week and restrict your calories to 550 (women) or 650 (me) on two NONconsecutive days a week. Even for me, that's quite doable. There are lots of things I enjoy eating that will keep me under 550 calories. Wouldn't want to do it every day, but two days a week, and those not in a row, will be simple enough.

I know it's a "semi-fast", but that is really low daily calorie intake. Mamanyt1953 , You're not diabetic, right?

 

[Mamanyt1953]

I am, but I know my foods. It won't be an issue. And I'm not medication-dependent. I control with diet.

 

[rubysmama]

Since you're not on medication, then I can worry a little bit less. Do be careful though.