| Pretty Much Everything we've eaten...
August 15, 2009 at 10:29 pm
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| Phase 1: Breakfast- Oatmeal- Cook until about 2 minutes before its done. I would put in fresh sliced peaches. Cook them in the oatmeal for a minute or two and then add some cinnamon if you like. We actually think it tastes a lot better than with sugar. Some other ideas would be bananas, blueberries, strawberries, etc. It's your breakfast, be creative! Eggs- Make your life easier and get Egg Beaters. I just get the store brand. I would chop up a little bit of onion and bell pepper and put in there. Just like the oatmeal, you can put anything you like in this. Try it with some salsa on the side for an extra kick. Snack- Usually fruit-bananas really help with keeping full Lunch- I found this recipe online for vegetarian chili- http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/The-Bes...ld/Detail.aspx I made this recipe three times so far! Its REALLY spicy so just be aware of how much jalepeno and chili powder you are using. Other than that its super filling and delicious. Since it has vegetarian burger crumbles, it totally feels like you're eating meat but its so much better for you! Salad- Of course this won't be as filling as the chili but I like to mix it up. Put some beans, carrots, anything you like to make it your own. I like to eat my salad with an apple so I get some extra fiber. Another idea is making a vegetable or some kind of bean soup. Snack- Usually some type of fruit again. If I was still hungry I would eat a yogurt. Strawberry banana is my favorite! Another idea is hard boiling some eggs and just eating the whites. Good for protein! Pears are great as well. Some days you might feel just insatiable so you might think about drinking some herbal tea. I recommend if you are at the point of starvation (you shouldn't be!) try to focus on why this diet is helping you. There were times that I would think about all the junk I would eat at the current moment and realize that I would easily pass up fruits and veggies. Try to learn to enjoy different things. Dinner-We had sweet potatoes and brown rice every night. We would pair it with either broccoli, corn on the cob, or asparagus. He's a little vague in the book about butter. We used what we needed for the vegetables and rice but didn't overdo it. I prefer to use some type of margarine because its less calories but its up to you. Don't forget to salt and pepper the rice. It really helps! Dinner was also when we would drink the milk allowance. If you must eat out-go to Panera Bread. They have a vegetarian black bean soup that is very satisfying and good for you! We would pair it up with a salad-ask for no croutons or cheese and switch the baguette for an apple. We were FULL after eating this! Snack- Sometimes we would be full enough from dinner so we wouldn't eat more than some fruit salad. I read in the FAQs that we could have air popped popcorn so we would eat that while watching a movie or something. We allowed ourselves to go get frozen yogurt when we went out on Saturday night. Delicious! Just remember its SOOO important to drink a ton of water and get a LOT of rest. If you stay up too late, you might start thinking about bad things to eat so just dream about them. Haha, I had dreams about Domino's pizza, pasta, meat. It was weird because I would wake up thinking I cheated terribly but I never ate any of it! Exercise- DO IT! Really, just do it! We've started switching up Wii Fit, jogging, fitness tapes, etc. Find what you like and get to sweating! PHASE 2: YAY MEAT! Haha... Breakfast- Cereal- Kashi Go Lean Crunch is a favorite of ours. It has more calories than most cereals, but there's a lot of fiber so you will stay fuller for longer. Eggs- Use the Egg Beaters but put in 1 whole egg and scramble it up with whatever you like. I also add a little bit of cheese-YUM! Oatmeal- Always a good option. I did it the same way with peaches and no sugar but add some sugar if you like. Snack- Fruit again, usually a banana. I'm such a creature of habit. Lunch- Salads are your friend! Try grilled chicken, tuna, or salmon in some greens with a healthy vinaigrette. A really good salad from McDonald's is their southwest salad, just pick out the Frito looking things. I also pick out some of the cheese to save me some calories and so I can have more with my eggs! Once again, its really spicy but we enjoy it if we have to eat on the go. You could also make some brown rice with a meat of your choice and veggies We've been eating that chili as well-its so good! Even better in phase 2 because of the cheese factor. Snack- Same as phase 1, I tried putting a tablespoon of honey in my tea the other day- WOW! It was so nice and soothing Dinner- I've been getting very creative with dinners. I try to take my favorite things and mixing it up so we feel like we're eating like kings. "Chipotle" burrito bowls-I make Mexican brown rice- use this recipe, its really easy and I just half it since its just the two of us http://www.medicinenet.com/script/ma...ticlekey=59780 Shred up some cooked chicken and mix it with a can of black beans and a taco seasoning packet with the right amount of water Heat up a can of refried beans- whatever kind you like Assembling- Put the brown rice on the bottom, then the beans, then the chicken. I then top it with cheese, shredded lettuce, salsa, and some sour cream. My husband went nuts when we ate this. Actually I did too because it was so delicious and super easy! Plus we only had one bowl and we were stuffed! Yay for leftovers! "Burger" and "Fries"- We went to Costco and got some turkey patties. I cooked them on the George Foreman grill with salt and pepper for 3 minutes on each side. Top with tomato, cheese, and ketchup and wrap with lettuce. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Take 2 sweet potatoes and cut them up to the size of french fries. Coat them with olive oil and put them on a foil lined baking sheet. Don't forget the salt and pepper. I like fresh cracked. Bake for 15 minutes then turn them over and bake for another 10 minutes. We dip them in low fat dressing. I'm telling you, you will never miss the bread or white potatoes. It beats going out and spending a bunch of money too! I also make chicken or salmon with brown rice and veggies. Another idea if you must go out- We really enjoy the steak and shrimp from Outback Steakhouse. Just make sure to ask for a sweet potato with nothing on it and put your own butter on it! You wouldn't believe how much butter and brown sugar they put on it! I actually had mine plain because I just love sweet potatoes so much. We would pair it up with an approved salad and tell the waitress NO bread! You won't want it anyway because the meal is so filling. We brought back some steak to have steak and eggs tomorrow- YUM! Phase 3- We're not here yet but we'll soon be there. I will post more of my ideas and recipes I find. I hope this has been helpful. PLEASE do not hesitate to ask for help. I love it! I've noticed myself in the kitchen a lot more than normal. Not only are we saving money, our waistlines are getting happier because of it. The cooking does take a little more effort but think about how healthy we are all eating. Very! Keep on smashing! :carrot: |
| I Can't Believe It
August 15, 2009 at 10:17 pm
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| I am so happy, I just started MRC a month ago and I did WI and I am down 27 pounds. I keep waiting for something bad to happen to make me think that this is not going to work. I know I do not want the 27 pounds back!! :carrot::carrot:;) |
| Not So Newbie Coming Out of Hiding
August 15, 2009 at 9:51 pm
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| Hey everybody! I joined a couple of years ago but fell off and now I'm back on. The community here is not only encouraging but people are always willing to share what they know. This is the kind of support I have been missing.
I'm glad to be back!:carrot: |
| EZ's "GO BROKE" CHALLENGE
August 15, 2009 at 8:31 pm
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| I mailed out a couple of checks today to Paralyzed Veterans of America and World Vision. I had a stack of mail asking for donations. I was unable to donate to all of them today. I debated on a couple of them and got to thinking of how much need there is in the world today.
Which gave me, I feel, a great idea for us here at 3FC....
What about a CHALLENGE where we give for our losses :)
I was thinking, at first, a dollar a pound to your favorite charity. It could be after goal or every week....month.
Then I thought of "time" given for each loss....volunteer work at the local school, hospital or library....the list is endless.
Or maybe a can of soup to the "families in need" pantry of your church.
I am not sure what I want to "challenge" myself with at the moment....but I will come up with something....
How about you?
The needs are endless....can you dump a few pounds to help someone out?....of course you can!
I challenge all of you to help me keep this thread going forever....:) |
| What Bra Size?
August 15, 2009 at 7:49 pm
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| So I'm in desperate need of a new bra. I think I'm between sizes but can't wait any longer as I've had to throw out my last white bra as the underwire was poking through. The size I was wearing is a 36DD but these are now on the tightest hooks and a little loose so I figured I needed to go down a band size to 34. However the current cup size seemed to fit well and the advice is to go up a cup size if going down a band size. So today I go out and purchase a 34E. I'm not one for changing rooms so I get the bra home, try it on to find out its too big, both in the band and a little in the cup. So where do I go from here. The range I bought does not do 32s in the larger cups sizes and the 32s only go up to a D cup.
My actual measurements are 31" underbust and 38.5" around my bust.
I know I'm going to have to try some on now but very confused where to start. Any advice?
Kitty
Kitty |
| who is weight loss surgery for?
August 15, 2009 at 7:33 pm
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| i doubt i am a candidate, and don't think it'd be a viable option for me anyway, but just out of gross curiosity, can anyone get it? i am 5'7 or 5'8 and 180lb. my BMI is around 28.5. are there certain requirements regarding height and weight or body fat percentage? |
| Hello everyone
August 15, 2009 at 7:21 pm
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| I am Chris, and I recently discovered 3Fatchick.com. I just started my weight loss journey, and this looks like a wonderful place for support. Thank you. :) |
| Junked All My Diet Books!!!
August 15, 2009 at 7:14 pm
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| Today I did something I thought I'd never do. I gathered all of my diet books, put them in kitchen bags, and drove them down to my local library to donate them. I didn't realize how much I've been hoarding those books until I started hauling the bags in my car - 5 trash bags full!
Most of the books were bought within the last 2 years, which tells you what I've been going through with "diet hopping" in the last few years. High carb/low fat, low carb/high fat, raw food diet, Clean Eating Diet, Eat To Live diet, McDougall diet, Schwartzbein Principle diet... my head is spinning!!! Did I really get that obsessed with diets???
I think I've had some breakthrough of sorts that began a week ago. I went through 4 weeks of training for a new job plus doing full-time work, very high stress. I was already planning at that point to do a 14 week challenge just eating a raw vegan diet (all raw fruits and veggies, nuts and seeds, avocados). I thought having a big online support group would finally bring me success in taming my binge eating and help me lose these 35 pounds I gained in the last 2 years. The combination of the end of the 4 week training (which I passed) and the upcoming "diet" launched me into a 4 day planned binge. I was miserable the whole time but I just couldn't seem to stop myself.
On Monday, I started the raw diet and did fine for 4 days and then something just clicked. I dug into my closet and pulled out two cookbooks of vegan meals for one person. Looking at the cookbook, I thought, "these recipes sound really good and easy and balanced - and they're not a DIET, but NORMAL food (i.e., protein, grains, etc)."
So I'm now going to try an approach that terrifies me but that I've never done - just making simple meals, balanced meals, not thinking about calories or foods or nutrients. I'm not going to limit anything (except animal products which aren't a limitation to me, since they don't tempt me) and I'm not going to weigh myself or think about weight. I know that will come if I stop thinking in terms of "diet" and start thinking in terms of "healthy eating habits".
Tam |
| Hello everyone!
August 15, 2009 at 7:04 pm
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| Hey all!
I'm 25 years old from Wisconsin. I currently weigh 332lbs. I am going to be trying the weight watchers at home plan. I am hoping to meet people and give/get support on this new journey in life! :) |
| letting friends go
August 15, 2009 at 7:02 pm
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| When is it time to let friends go? I reconnected with a friend from high school a few years ago. She is not the person I remember (i.e., fun, kooky, accepting). Since meeting up with her again, we've gotten together a couple of times a year--generally around the holidays and to go to a movie and dinner. I've been disturbed by some of her comments, which when taken one way could seem pretty bigoted (e.g., she once made a comment about her boss that could either have been her blowing off steam at her boss or evidence of prejudice; I really couldn't tell).
Her comments about my life can sometimes be judgmental, although she might mean them to be supportive. For example, the last time we got together, I was telling her about my plans for a career change; she interrupted me to tell me that I was going to the wrong people for advice. When I was finished, she sat up straight and crossed her arms and made the pronouncement that, well, it seemed like I had a good plan in place, but that changing careers is scary (something I had never mentioned, by the way; I'm far more excited than scared about switching careers). It was weird.
Now she has a Facebook update that says that she got a catcall when she was out riding her bike and of course it was from some fat slob. I just cringed when I read it.
My gut tells me that she's an intolerant, closeminded person who I shouldn't spend time with, but my head tells me that (1) she is the only person from high school that I have any contact with at all and (2) *I* tend to be intolerant of people who don't share my social/political views. (I've been trying to work on that, but it's hard.)
Has anybody out there been in this situation? When do you decide to say when with old friends? |
| Iced Mocha Coffee Frappe
August 15, 2009 at 6:48 pm
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| A good chocolate and caffeine fix on hot days...
1 packet hot cocoa mix
1 C brewed, cooled coffee
1 C skim milk
sweetener to taste
5 or more ice cubes, your preference for consistency
Pulse in blender & blend until ice breaks up. Makes 2 servings.
75 cals/serving. |
| Virgin Coconut Oil
August 15, 2009 at 6:44 pm
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| I recently bought some of this at my local health food store to make some Indian food, but decided to do some research on it. I found that it's really healthy and an excellent alternative to products such as Crisco and lard. I'm going to make biscuits and pie pastry with it to see how it'll turn out. |
| Newbie saying hi
August 15, 2009 at 6:41 pm
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| Hi all I just wanted to say hello and how I don't feel like I am the only one having to struggle being a 300, when I first started I was three hundred plus well alright 310 but I just hit my goal of ten pounds today. I am so happy happy. I love reading the success stories and the other posts on here and thinking if they can do it so can I, I also I bought my wedding dress in a goal size I want to be in in two years , a sixteen. I feel it's a realistic goal I'm taking it one day one pound at a time. Good luck to all of you. |
| Low Cal shake ideas anyone??
August 15, 2009 at 6:34 pm
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| I'm embarrassed to admit that I can't seem to kick my nightly (almost) banana shake addiction. Any ideas for a healthier option? |
| I hit my mini Goal!
August 15, 2009 at 6:29 pm
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| I am so happy I hit my mini goal of loosing ten pounds, I know it's small but it's actually big thing. Thanks for making me feel welcome and I love love love this website |
| oh, hello there! i'm new.
August 15, 2009 at 4:39 pm
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| Hey everyone, i'm new here and i've been having a bit of a rough time losing weight (read as: i can't get motivated to do so). I'm 19 and starting my second year of college the day after tomorrow. I started being overweight when I was about 11, and weighed my most during my 11th grade year (186 lbs). Then I lost about 20 lbs. my senior year through dieting, then lost 10 more my first week of college due to me not eating. Then, I experienced the freshman 15, and gained even more weight this summer due to an ongoing stressful personal life.
Anyway, I'd really like to get down to about 135-140 lbs, as I'm tired of feeling sluggish.
Well, hi then. :D |
| Walden Farms products
August 15, 2009 at 4:23 pm
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| :?:Has anyone been using the Walden Farms products? (WF) I have used the salad dressings in the past on Atkins. I was told by the counselor that it was ok to use the products. I see that they are available in Publix stores in FL... I also found that they make more than just salad dressings... I wanted to by the ketchup, it also has zero fat, calories & carbs, but it does have 170mg of sodium per Tbs. I was hoping that could be an alternative to the tomato supplements. Anyone have anythoughts?
Also, they make BBQ sauce, and chocolate sauce that I can't believe is also zero everything too... that could be dangerous.
Thanks!
Carla B. |
| description of low carb diets please
August 15, 2009 at 4:12 pm
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| I have just been diagnosed with Lyme disease. My Dr. said it would be best for me to be on a low carb diet. Is there a place on this form where I can read a discription of several of them. I am 53 , and have about 40 lbs. to loose. Thank-you |
| Grocery Staples
August 15, 2009 at 4:09 pm
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| I am going to do the grocery shopping for the next two weeks and have decided that I need to make a list and stick to it when I'm at the store. I have never been good at picking "healthy" foods, so I thought I would ask for a little help from you all. What are some of the healthy items you wouldn't be able to go without? |
| Water weight?
August 15, 2009 at 3:34 pm
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| Is it possible to put on alot of water weight? I gained about 17 LBS but still wear the same size I did when I was 207 and I'm 224.6 now? Some of it should be fat. I haven't been working out much so maybe I lost some muscle too. |
| 75 Pounds lost 34 To go~259.9 to 184.4 PICS INSIDE
August 15, 2009 at 3:21 pm
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| :DI HAVE LOST 75 & 1/2 Pounds:D
I am sooooooooooooooooooo Happy.
I am 34 pounds away from my main goal weight.
I started November 11th. 2008( 9 months & 4 days ago)
I count calories & walk.I Usually walk indoors.
I started out wearing a Very tight 20 In jeans/pants(needed a 22)
& in tops 2X ,3X, & XXL
I Now wear a size 11 in Jeans And they are starting to get loose~I have to wear some of them with a belt~but 10's are still a bit to tight for my liking.
I wear a medium in womens in tops.
My before pics alot of people have seen....But I always post them so those who haven't can compare.
I hope My accomplishments helps to motivate someone today & Inspire those who need it.
I Remember when I saw some poples tickers On here And before & after pics I would get so jealous and think I am never gonna lose any of this stupid weight~I will be A big Lady forever...But I am doing it...I am catching up to some of them I felt jealous of and even passing up some of them...SO NEVER GIVE UP~I Am just a normal everyday woman~A stay at home house wife & a mother of 3.
I Live out in the country in OHIO and I am Just your average Person.
IF I can do it anyone can~I PROMISE~Just try Everyday~Never give up~Start over daily if you need to until you get it right.START DETERMINED & STAY DETERMINED.
Wish me luck on my last 34 pounds ~I WILL DO THIS~& KEEP IT OFF.
IF anyone needs a weight loss buddy~Message me I am online most days~I will message you back as soon as possible~or If you wanna try calorie counting and have questions feel free to post them on this thread or message me...I will get back to you as soon as possible.
:hug:I AM SENDING HUGS TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE INSPIRED ME & CONTINUE TO DO SO ON 3Fatchicks.
Such as ~ThighsBeGone, LoriBell,Jam,BarbPA,Losing4another,Lewisempire,
onederchic,Kelly315,DELPHI,Ms. Perception, & SOOOO VERY MANY MORE~I didn't leave anyone out on purpose.~I LOVE YA'LL!!! EVERYONE ON HERE HELPS ME SOOOOOOOO VERY MUCH!
1st Pic is before In brown top~(weighed 259.9)
2nd pic was took about a week ago (weighed about 188)
3rd pic in pink top & jeans was taken today.Weighed 184.4)
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| Almost to my first mini goal!
August 15, 2009 at 3:20 pm
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| I'm almost to my first goal! Before I had my daughter I weighed 145 pounds, and when I went in to deliver I weighed 200 pounds, immedietly after I had her I was 165...and I managed to gain 18 pounds after that! WELL I just weighed myself yesterday and I am noq 169 pounds, and am proud to say I am almost at my first mini goal:) |
| Truth about six pack abs
August 15, 2009 at 3:11 pm
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| I saw this and with all the "everyone is doing everything wrong" hype. I wonder if anyone has tried this and if there is any truth to it. |
| Pull me back in kids!!!
August 15, 2009 at 2:55 pm
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| I think I have, at best, not lost any weight this week and I'm pretty sure I've put on a pound or two.
It's just been a crazy week. I do not want to make excuses but I do want to share what I've learned and ask for some advice along the way.
Bad choice #1: Youngest son wanted to eat out. I divided my meal in half and took the other half home. I was thinking one of my other sons would enjoy it later that evening but he didn't come home that night. So.....as I sat there watching TV (that room is open to the kitchen) I could hearing it calling me so I reheated it and ate it. Which brings me to....
Bad choice #2: In the evening I just need to stay out of that room! It seems everytime I'm there watching tv I ended up snacking! Since I have a tv in my room upstairs I have decided that is where I need to spend my evenings! It's amazing to me how just the proximity to the fridge increases my hunger?!?!
Bad Choice #3: Stress overeating. Scenario: I spent a couple of days with a friends DH who is dying of brain cancer. He is still at home and on many days does well but this week he had wandered outside and left the barn doors and gates open. She doesn't want him left alone (while she is at work) so I volunteered to stay with him on the two weekdays she was working. She has found someone who can start coming in next week so I won't be doing that again but on one of the days I was there she called to check in and was very angry at her DH because he had asked me to walk the dogs--no biggie to me, I like her dogs. Anyway, he was cranky for the rest of the day and when she got home we talked and it was all good. She was just stressing because she was having a tough day at work and it spilled over into their conversation. I spend time telling you this lenghty story because I can see so clearly how others peoples stress spills over into other peoples lives. There is NO getting around that! However, I could use some coping skills in this area and I'm very open to suggestions on that one. I can't begin to tell you how I overate that evening!
This last one is not really a 'bad choice" but I could use some advice because this is going to come up all the time. I had a meeting at my house last night for our neighborhood watch. One of my sweet neighbors offered to make a goodie for our mtg. Great, one less thing I have to do. I had no idea she would bring 3 full pans of goodies. And because there was sooooo much left over she wanted me to keep it for my boys. Well, they're not here as much since college has started, one just left, one lives on his own. And frankly, none of them are big sweet eaters anyway. So we all feel pressured to 'take something' home even though it's pretty apparent most of us don't want to. I immediately threw away what small amount I had taken. I don't feel bad about that, although I certainly would never want her to know. I did have one very small lemon square at the meeting and many glasses of water. She's a good cook!
Anyway, with the holidays coming up and my slips this week I'm starting to hear that conversation in my head that says I can't do this. It's just a bit of a whisper at this point but I sure could use some words of wisdom to nip this in the bud. I will say, strangely enough, I am trying to learn what works, I am trying to identify my triggers and come up with coping skills. I am NOT going to beat myself up over a bad week--no name calling. With all the activity this week I only missed one work out but I kind of knew that was coming so I doubled my treadmill walked one evening and I'll probably workout a little extra this weekend.
I don't want to hit that wall where I'm this close to quiting. Is that possible or is that just part of this journey? I guess I'm asking for advice to help me NOT go there. Am I in time???:dizzy: Or have I already gone there???:dizzy:
Thanks guys for listening! ;) |
| 30 Somethings Weekend chat 8/15 - 8/16
August 15, 2009 at 2:32 pm
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| I didn't see a daily thread yet - so here it is. ;)
I am having a nice start to my weekend. DH got up with the kids and I took the baby into bed with me at 7. Baby ate, and we both fell back asleep until almost 9 when the aroma of coffee and pancakes wafted into my bedroom. Yum!
I took my measurements today and have lost another inch off of hips and waist in the last month. I weighed today to and see no change in 10 days. :( Oh well, I may have been a bit heavy today because I cashed in some flex points last night and had an extra piece of home made lasagna with home made sauce (tomatoes from the garden). It was just SO good. Well worth it!
DH went off to work and kiddos and I went to Wal-Mart. The big kids spent some of their money on a special outfit and the little kids took turns screaming. I didn't get everything on the list, but maybe I can go out alone for some things tomorrow - what a treat! :D
Here's a hug :hug: for all of you who continue to be here to support me. I would've quit weeks ago if I didn't have this forum to come to!
Happy Weekend!
Andrea |
| BACK ON TRACK (mentally)
August 15, 2009 at 2:17 pm
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| ive been whining and complaining about my weight loss slowing (i also managed to GAIN 2lb this week). i just realized that i only need to lose 15 more lbs to be at the weight i was at when i met my husband (165). ive been so focused on the last few weeks that i missed the big picture. im thinner than ive been in 4 years. my tank tops from last summer are practically falling off. fifteen pounds? pfft. ive lost almost triple that. i can SO do this!! i was ready to give up? ive lost 40 lb in 7 months and im going to let a little 1 month slowdown get to me? no WAY! it might not be til new years, but i will lose that 15 lb, and then ill keep going!! no more complaining! i got work to do!!:carrot: |
| progress
August 15, 2009 at 1:33 pm
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| I've been seriously losing weight again since July. I need some encouragement because when I took the pic I didn't see the differences that I *feel* Can you tell?   |
| I'm so exasperated!
August 15, 2009 at 1:01 pm
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| For several reasons I really feel I have no room to complain, but the past couple of weeks have been so hectic and draining.
My boyfriend and I drove out of state a few weekends ago to attend a convention. I was so not used to being on my feet, and about had an anxiety attack before anything had even begun since we had to park over a mile away from the thing and walk there in the heat. There were no real chances to sit down once we were inside, no good food choices to make, and in the back of my mind I knew we'd have to walk all the way back to the car in that blasted heat. Ugh! I still had a good time, but was exhausted for a few days with very sore feet and ankles as I tried to get back on track with my eating plan.
I think I've done relatively good with that actually. I had a few slip-ups, but feel I've been eating so much better overall than I used to. My food choices are much better overall and I haven't binged in ages.
Then I got called into babysitting for a few weeks. Which means spending ten hours a day in someone else's house that is over an hour away from home, full of unhealthy "kid-friendly" snacks and nothing to do but be on the computer, watch TV, and play video games (although on most days I've managed to get the kids out for a walk in the early mornings, before the desert heat gets too bad).
I've been really good about bringing my own food and not touching the existing junk, but there were a handful of times I woke up too late to fix my lunch for the day (now granted, I could have taken care of that the night before, but felt too tired) and we ended up ordering pizza. I honestly wasn't happy about that . . . it's just been really difficult for me to adjust being gone for 12 hours a day, and once I'm there it really, really drags on. They keep the temperature in the 80's inside, and the kids have no "real" toys nor do they even seem interested in them. I did get us playing Twister but they got bored less than five minutes into it.
So I went from losing about 7 pounds in one week to staying at the same weight for about a week and a half. I've been dying to just drop one pound so I'll have a change to record for the jingle challenge.
Part of me wants to give up, but I won't. I'm continuing with all my veggies and fruit. I'm still not drinking any soda nor have I been having any ice cream, candy, chips, etc. But I'm frustrated and need to vent; I just want to get this weight off! I still have a week left of babysitting, and I'm hoping I can adapt a little better this week and look into the Y membership I've been wanting once I have the free time again (I used to be a swimmer and would love to get back into laps).
And I feel I have no room to complain because at least I haven't gained anything! And while I still have quite a ways to go, I've lost a lot of weight these past few years and none of it has crept back up on me. I'm thankful for that. I guess I just can't wait for things to go back to "normal." |
| appetite reduction help, please
August 15, 2009 at 12:51 pm
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| i need something to help curb my appetite, especially in the evening. i want something that actually works.
Can anyone help me? |
| my weight loss, a journey to finding me
August 15, 2009 at 12:46 pm
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| i should lose about 100 pounds but i'd be tickled with 60 or 70, even 50 would be wonderful. i actually like having my curves, just not being so big.
i'm not looking for perfection here, just better health, body satisfaction and to get rid of some of my emotional baggage. |
| Yet another goal
August 15, 2009 at 12:34 pm
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| I am thinking of trying out for roller derby when I am about halfway to my goal. this is a video of the pittsburgh 'steel city derby demons'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=684KRvsL56U I have about 4 friends who do derby, one is around 220 lbs. once I get there I might try out! |
| Energy Burst Exercise for Higher Weight Loss
August 15, 2009 at 12:03 pm
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| I am interested to hear other folks' exeriences with HIIT (high intensity interval training). I read about it a few weeks ago and started to integrate in to my exercise schedule. I have lost over two pounds in the past week and 3.5 in two weeks (after about six months of 35 plus weight loss). According to my home body fat scale, I also saw a decrease in fat versus muscle. In July, I was slowing down with loss because I had a week of "required no exercise" following a minor surgery on my back, then struggled to keep up with hip pain for a couple weeks. For the last two full weeks, I've done three HIIT sessions each week. The basic HIIT strategy is to have one brief burst of intense exercise followed by a moderate and longer "recovery" exercise. I've seen different ratios from different sports. So, I am doing one minute bursts with three minute recovery exercise for twenty minutes. I am adding this on to a 60 minute aerobic/strengthening session from my dvd collection (all livingroom workouts). I do aerobic sessoins at home five times daily (four of which include strengthening). Various specialty websites recommend only two HIIT per week. I didn't see that until after my 3xweek workouts. I'll cut down to Saturday and Wednesday only. I only have a week left of weight loss then transition over to maintenance. I've also been trying different types of exercise that increases endurance ( http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com...-training.html). Would love to hear what other's might being doing and trade ideas. |
| New and with a specific problem
August 15, 2009 at 11:41 am
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| Hi everyone!
I'm Denise, 22 and I joined this forum because I really need to do something about my body but I don't know where to start.
Okay so I've been exercising a lot lately and I really thought I was making progress until I read the article Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin (TIME magazine) and now I feel extremely depressed. I felt like I wasted my time thinking I could actually lose my belly fat through exercise. It's all just a scam. I really wasted my time.
My problem is that I am not overweight. My weight is within the BMI but I have a very round belly that sticks out all the time. I look permanently pregnant. I can't even hide it and some guys tease me about it. My body has always been like this since I was a kid. :mad:
I know exercise has other benefits but losing my belly fat is the only thing I am aiming for. Hopefully, I can find other ways in this forum and learn from other people. |
| Over 80 pounds lost!!!
August 15, 2009 at 11:36 am
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| I am skipping and jumping for joy! I had my weigh in this morning and I have now lost 81.6 lbs! I am in the 150's now....never thought I would get here. I have just 29 more pounds to loose. Just had to share! :carrot: |
| Health Issues and Weight Loss Anxiety
August 15, 2009 at 10:50 am
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| Hello Everyone.
I went to the doctor initially for abdominal pain and my white blood count came back low last week. I just got blood drawn to test for autoimmune stuff, but have yet to be diagnosed. Yesterday I found some small painful lumps in my neck, right around the same spot I had a thyroglossal cyst in high school.
In April I cut out sugar and flour. I started 2009 at 212 and weighed in at 181.3 on Friday. This is with minimal exercise.
I also started OA at the same time, so I know my eating and thinking about food has changed in other ways too.
On one hand I am happy about the weight loss, but on the other hand it is hard for me not to panic that maybe I am not losing weight because of dietary changes, but because of illness.
Could it be that now that I am a lot smaller, my top weight was 235, I feel better and my increased everyday movement- parking further from the store, not laying around all day...is making the weight come off faster than before with less effort?
I didn't think I would freak out so much about losing weight.
Has anyone else experienced panic and anxiety about their loss? |
| Ladies @ The Gym! Share Your Workouts!
August 15, 2009 at 10:40 am
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| Lately I have been all about the gym. My favorite machine is the elliptical but I heard that it's much better to switch around machines so you can continue to work different parts of your body. I have a good time looking at really hot guys lifting weights while I'm doing cardio, but I often get bored. Even when I try to switch it around I think...how am I going to keep doing this?
I guess one of my favorite gym workouts is
1 hour elliptical
30 min. stairstepper
Ladies can you please post your gym workouts? I need some new things to try!
Gracias!
Luz:smug: |
| August Weight Loss Challenge-thread 2
August 15, 2009 at 10:33 am
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| Hi ladies, we will be posting here in our new thread for reasons mentioned in our original thread. This will ensure our thread continues to run smoothly.
Have a great weekend and here is some :dust: for us all. Chat soon :) |
| music to get the feet moving
August 15, 2009 at 10:28 am
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| I'm a HUGE music lover and have probably one of the most random music collections going but I always find it hard to find good music that makes me want to get up and move my feet.
what in your playlist that makes you want to bust a move? |
| HOLA! I am so excited about this!
August 15, 2009 at 10:02 am
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| Hey you guys. My name is Luz and I decided to register for this site today! I am a 21-year-old college student and weigh 185 pounds. My goal is to lose 75 pounds to be in a good BMI range for my body. For the past few weeks I have been hitting the gym HARD, doing at least 1 hour of cardio every time I go. I get frustrated because I always want to see instant results after a hard workout. I enjoy learning about exercise, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles in general. I was reading an exercise book last night and the author encourages people to focus more on the process of getting in shape, not the result. I thought this was so simple yet something that I have overlooked for a long time. I always think about what I'm going to look like when I'm skinny. This kind of thinking is ridiculous because I'm not thinking about today, I'm thinking about 6 months, or even a year from now. One of my goals is to try and focus more on my daily process to get in shape. I'm going to start asking myself: "am I doing what I can, today, to get healthier?"
I definitely want to meet some new friends on here. I need a motivation group so badly! I am so happy this site is out here and can't wait to dive in.
Luz :smug: |
| Has anyone tried Cymbalta?
August 15, 2009 at 9:52 am
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| I'm considering trying it for my fibromyalgia. However some of the side effects aren't too appealing. . .Any insight would be really helpful
Thanks,
Kierie |
| back from vacation
August 15, 2009 at 9:52 am
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| The first thing I did today when I got back was jump on the scale. I'm up 3 pounds, which is in the range I was hoping for. We did do lots of walking, but we also did even more ice cream eating, hence the gain ;).
Sorry to disappoint people, but there was no romance with me and Kim. My decade old crush remains alive (and unrequited).
It was a good trip and I got to see some old friends at the wedding and do lots of fun things on the Cape. |
| letting go on the weekends..
August 15, 2009 at 8:49 am
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| Hi all,
So like a lot of people i do relatively well staying on program 4-5 days of the week but let the weekends go and dont really count points until Sunday evening,.. This weekend I have a lot going on including dinner out and a meeting with lunch included. I want to do a better job of staying on program (WW) this weekend. Anyone have any good suggestions? I have water and two snacks for the day and I am prepared to splurge with extra points for dinner.
My downfall i9s mindless snacking at meetings where they usually have cookies and good ssnacks.
Thanks for any support you can give.
Have a great Saturday
Mary Ellen |
| Venting!
August 15, 2009 at 7:52 am
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| I just need a place to get this out! I am tired. I don't want to count calories, I don't have the energy to count calories, I don't have the energy to even eat actually. But I know I have to. I just wanna crawl into bed, lock EVERYONE out of my apt, including my boyfriend.. and just sleep for a couple days. I was thinking about this and wondering what the heck is wrong with me.. and then it hit me. I am actually just really tired. I'm not sleeping enough, so last night my mom arrived in town, so we went to my grandma's until 11pm, and then came here, showed her around my new place, chatted for a while.. and it was nearly 1am by the time I got to sleep. I woke up at 6:15 for work. Tomorrow we repeat, same with Monday. I am also getting sick, have a pretty nasty earache and sore throat where it hurts to swallow anything.
I'm sick, tired and getting a little cranky... and I need to count calories. So now that it's all out, I'm going to get up (love having a laptop in bed), and deal with the day and hope that I can get to bed before 1am! Thanks for letting me vent..
-Aimee |
| August Weigh-Ins
August 15, 2009 at 7:14 am
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| Seeing as posting here is helping me loads I decided to post my weigh ins here to keep me motivated. I've decided saturday mornings will be my official weigh-in day, but anyone else who wants to join in, feel free to post whenever you normall weigh-in. I hope we can keep each other motivated :D
15/08 Weight = 202.0lbs!
08/08 Weight = 205.6lbs
Loss = 3.6lbs :carrot:
I'm hoping for another 2lbs loss in this next week, so I'm aiming for 200lbs by the 22nd. Bring it on ;) |
| Hi everyone :)
August 15, 2009 at 6:56 am
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| Nice to meet you all, hopefully:)
I'm new here! I was lurking for a while, but I'm rather shy because of bad forum-related experiences.
I'm in my early 20s, from California. I used to be an ameture weight lifter, but stopped quite a while ago and became sedentary. I've gained almost 100 pounds in the last 4 years. I decided to get back to my old weight when my doctor showed me my LDL level. Thinking of having a stroke or heart attack at my age is very scarey! :(
I hope to meet other men and ladies also struggling :) |
| Weekend Beachin'
August 15, 2009 at 6:52 am
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| I promised Cyndi last night that I'd have the coffee ready this morning, and here it is. :coffee2:
Whew! I'm out on the sunporch, and the air is thick and muggy already. My DIL should be dropping off my grandson shortly, and he's going to keep us entertained all day. :) We're going to attempt to go out for breakfast and then get some groceries, so that should prove interesting. He's a very active little 2 year old and much, much different from the granddaughters. :lol:
For now, I'm just going to sit back and enjoy my morning coffee in peace. What do you all have in the works for today? |
| Can An Old Dog Learn New Tricks?
August 15, 2009 at 3:15 am
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| I'm such a foodie. I've been overweight most of the last 10 years, since I hit my 40's. I did WW about 12 yrs ago but after a yr I started gaining it back. Now I'm 5'4" and 175 lb. I was up to 182 a few mths ago and was really feeling uncomfortable with hardly any of my clothes fitting and having lots of reflux attacks. I can't ignore it anymore and need to find a healthier way to eat and a way to work some exercise into my life. I joined here quite awhile ago but never got into it. I hope this time I can be determined enough to keep at it. I hope that by joining in here it will help me keep my resolve to get fit. My goal is 30 lbs but more importantly I want to learn how to eat in a more healthy but enjoyable way. I'm glad to be here. |
| Going to try calorie counting after being on WW
August 15, 2009 at 1:51 am
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| Hey all!
Just here to say that after trying WW and loosing about 14 lbs I am thinking I am going to try calorie counting now. I have a feeling this might be a bit of a better fit for myself. I am 5'3" and currently weight about 148 lbs. I am gonna try 1200 calories a day and see how it goes. Wish me luck...any tips?? |
| Looking for a diet buddy
August 15, 2009 at 1:47 am
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| I'm coming back for round two. With the help of some buddies I made on this site about 4 years ago I was able to lose almost 60 pounds. I then proceeded to gain all the weight back, slowly at first, then within the last 6 months (since having my gallbladder removed- not sure if that is a coincidence) I gained back 30 pounds and now am at my heaviest weight. I am 27 years old, married, no kids (yet!). I had great success last time with weight watchers doing a flex plan but find it much more difficult now that I am a vegetarian. I had been trying Slim Fast/ counting calories for almost a month and while I lost 3 pounds the first week, I began gaining again!
I'd love to find a weight loss buddy, as I find sometimes it is easier to resist temptation when I have another person to hold me accountable. If anyone is interested- even once a week, just to check in, I am very open. I am hopeful that using this site will help me achieve the success I previously found! |
| Rant about gaining
August 15, 2009 at 1:27 am
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| I tried to get into roller derby, I thought, hey, that's a great way to continue to lose weight and meet some cool girls. I was wrong when I shattered my ankle. Well I was out of the game for 5 months due to breaking my ankle.
Now I'm walking again and started going back to the gym. I waited a couple of weeks to weight myself, I figured I didn't want to see the scale go up those five or ten pounds until I was back in the game.
I was wrong. I gained 15 pounds! And I hate myself right now. :(
Just before starting roller derby, I had lost 35 pounds but then hit a plateau and stayed at the same weight for almost a year. I had gotten a personal trainer, started eating 6 small meals a day and was working out at least 5 times a week for months. Still no budging.
Now here I am, really can't do any other cardio other than the stationary bike because my ankle is still healing. 15 pounds heavier on top of the fifty I still wanted to lose and I feel stuck. And depressed. What if that 15 stays and I still can't lose?
Anyone out there been where I am? Or at least kinda? How'd you get going again? | | | 
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