Cheer OurSelves On!!! GO Diet GO Group

by ksnyder46 on May 27, 2012 at 8:42 am

You can do it, and don't worry if you go a bit over. It's ok to indulge now and again. Just as long as you are sensible and don't do any major damage. Happy Memorial Day!

by prettynthyck on May 27, 2012 at 7:37 pm

 you'll be ok. i overdid it today and gained a pound this morning, but i still fill great. my waistline is shrinking and to me that means everything!

by aishazrva on May 28, 2012 at 5:40 am

Last night was a blast, no regrets today!!  I did cardio for an hour and a half yesterday and did abs before the cookout so I could only feel but so guilty!  Back to my norm today, I will eat a little less than normal to compensate for some of last night and I will do some yoga, thats about all the exercise my body can handle after such a big workout yesterday.  Thanks for your support ladies!!

by ksnyder46 on May 26, 2012 at 8:47 am

Awesome job sticking to your goals even through an injury! Great dedication, very inspirational. I agree with you on the food sooo much! I am trying to get my mother to eat healthier and she is sooo focused on losing weight that she eats tiny low low calorie things and then by the end of the day she is so hungry and tired that she eats pure crap (and a lot of it). I find that when I prepare and enjoy an actual MEAL, I am sooo much more able to control my hunger. Awesome progress, awesome awesome... Makes me want to get out and go hiking! :-)

by prettynthyck on May 27, 2012 at 7:41 pm

 Im glad that you posted this because I have a sprained ankle right now and its killing me. I have been doing pilates and thnakfully its been working. I also like what you said about the calorie thing. I also hate eatting anything over 200 calories, but I am starting to focus on the way it makes me feel after ive eatten because I like you, am always hungry after meals... and im sick of always being hungry.

by Etsme on May 25, 2012 at 5:55 am

Hi Britt17any,  Welcome to the group!!  If you want to send me your stats I will add you to the challenge.  I will start you at week 2 which is just ending.  The information I need is:
Current weight, Goal weight at the end of the challenge (in 4 weeks), the goal number of exercise days and the goal total ounces of water consumed for the week - if recorded.    Then at the end of each week you send me your current weight, the number of days exercised &/or the total ounces of water consumed - again if recorded.
 
I will be posting the results of the 2nd week either Monday or Tuesday next week.  Good luck!! 

by prettynthyck on May 25, 2012 at 2:46 pm

welcome brit!
 

by koreagirl32 on May 26, 2012 at 6:28 am

nice to meet you!

by aishazrva on May 24, 2012 at 9:41 am

What have you been eating?

by Racheal1313 on May 24, 2012 at 10:22 am

 I think I've been eatting pretty well...lots of lean protein, fruits, and veg, low fat dairy...low sugar and very low fat...Any ideas?

by aishazrva on May 24, 2012 at 10:28 am

What are your workouts like??  Depending on what you are eating, how much, your height and your work outs, the answer could vary.  If you are tall, you probably need to eat more, if you are short, you might need to eat less.

by Racheal1313 on May 24, 2012 at 10:45 am

 I'm 5'10 @ 140 pounds....I really just want to get back to my post baby body and looking to lose about 10 pounds. I do 30 minutes of cycling, 30 minutes of treadmill, 15 on the elliptical, and about 45 minutes of strength training. I really don't know where I'm going wrong so any advice is helpful...Thanks Aisha.
 
 

by aishazrva on May 24, 2012 at 11:10 am

My suggestion is to definitely eat more calories.  You aren't putting enough calories in your body for your height, and given the amount you workout, you should be putting in even more.  Do you use my plate?

by aishazrva on May 24, 2012 at 11:25 am

Your body may not be getting enough fuel in order to make changes. 

by prettynthyck on May 24, 2012 at 2:49 pm

 It sounds like you may just be gaining muscle.. Muscle does outwweigh fat so hang in there. Sometimes inches will come off before fat as well. You are already tall so your body may not lose much more weight as 140 is already a healthy bmi for your height. Also, if you change up your workouts and throw in different foods that will shock your body and you may lose more weight as well. Ive found out (after having 2 kids) that my body will never completely go back to the way I was. It sounds like you may be on the right track. Like aisha said, if your doing intese workouts you may need more fuel. 

by ksnyder46 on May 24, 2012 at 3:19 pm

Yes, to me it sounds like you may just be gaining a lot of muscle. It will balance out, stick with it. Besides, the scale is decieving. Take your measurements or photos instead, I bet you'd have seen progress with those methods.

by Racheal1313 on May 25, 2012 at 7:02 am

 Thanks everyone for the info/advice. Makes me want to keep going. I really appreciate the help and support!
 

by HollyRPMfreak on May 25, 2012 at 5:50 pm

I would also look at sodium intake. It could be causing water retension that you don't want. I struggle with that one...

by ksnyder46 on May 26, 2012 at 11:56 am

Ooo good point. I struggle so badly with sodium. I have eliminated I'd say about 85% of processed food from my diet and still end up going over my sodium limit most days. It's hard not to!

by SoundGirl on May 26, 2012 at 12:59 pm

 You're probably not losing weight because you don't need to lose weight. You're actually at the low end of the weight spectrum for your height. I'm 5'10" also and I've been looking it up for myself and 136 is the lowest I've seen reccomended from someone of our height. Focus on the muscle you're gaining! Also, fat is not evil, it gives you more energy than protein and carbs and is necessary. Go ahead and enjoy some full fat, heathy options.

by Etsme on May 24, 2012 at 7:33 am

Sure, take a day to recoup.  I know I messed up by eating too much last night & my scale wasn't happy with me this morning either :-(  
Just remember, don't beat yourself up!! 
Get back on your feet and start putting one foot in front of the other, very fast ...  now jump up and down .... now down on the floor and do crunches .... now jump up and start high marches, now ... 

by prettynthyck on May 24, 2012 at 2:50 pm

 tomorrow is a new day. sometimes the scale will tip a bit if you have had a lot of water too. i try to weigh myself first thing in the morning before water... or after a workout... seems like the scale makes me smile if i do it that way.

by erinmself on May 24, 2012 at 5:50 pm

Well the scale showed 183 wgen I last weighed today but I just ate a delicious healthy dinner which was unfortunately packed with sodium :( I am sure the scale will move up temporarily tomorrow but I am confidant that my true weight minus the water is 183.  did work out 6 days this week so I am happy with that.

by Etsme on May 21, 2012 at 12:23 pm

YEAH!!!!  WAY TO GO -- GREAT JOB :-)

by erinmself on May 22, 2012 at 10:05 am

Good job! Sounds like a pretty well-rounded weekend diet to me :) Congrats on the losing a pant size!
 

by dietingdeb on May 22, 2012 at 11:51 am

wow, what  great job!!  i did the same the last time i took my granddaughter to mcd's. she got a happy meal and i just sat there drinking my water and took a couple of fries. and ur right it did satisfy me too.
keep up the great work!

by scheud on May 22, 2012 at 1:18 pm

Indeed, let's all stay motivated!!!

by koreagirl32 on May 23, 2012 at 8:21 am

I find myself losing weight as well, but I am not cutting out everything from my diet. For instance, this morning I had a small ice cream stick with my breakfast, and I had 1 Asahi beer after work. I am figuring out that when I I keep in the good stuff I'm not so crazy about food. By the way, how did you get your words to be so colorful like that?

by prettynthyck on May 23, 2012 at 8:43 am

 koreagirl I was html to get colorful wording. just click on source... and if you know html coding insert it before you type what you want to say. 

by aishazrva on May 24, 2012 at 9:43 am

Good job!!!  We all deserve treats here and there, otherwise we will go crazy and benge!  Great job on keeping it under control!

by prettynthyck on May 21, 2012 at 11:17 am

Hello! Welcome to the group. Well, you already headed off to a great start by joining the site. Tracking food can be redundant, but it is very helpful! Good luck on your goals! 

by Etsme on May 21, 2012 at 12:24 pm

Hi Zondilee, Welcome! 
I agree that you are off to a great start!  Keep up the good work & you will see the result in short order :-)
 

by HollyRPMfreak on May 21, 2012 at 5:21 pm

(hug) and welcome! We are here for you whatever you need :-)

by dietingdeb on May 21, 2012 at 9:16 am

great work on wt loss and to the ppl that are 0 loss, including me,  let's change that  to a number loss!  we can do it!!!
 

by HollyRPMfreak on May 21, 2012 at 5:23 pm

Nice job all!

by erinmself on May 22, 2012 at 10:09 am

Nice job everyone! I am still not tracking water but I did buy a 57 oz water bottle as incentive to get more in every day. It really makes it easy! Good luck this week everyone! I am going for another 2 lb loss this week!

by Etsme on May 22, 2012 at 11:44 am

Go Erin, Go! 
But watch out, other might be closing in on you

by ksnyder46 on May 22, 2012 at 2:12 pm

So excited to be on this! Woohoo!

by scheud on May 22, 2012 at 2:51 pm

Excited for the support and for getting healthy.  Will fit into the speedo yet ;)

by Etsme on May 21, 2012 at 8:09 am

Good luck.
 

by prettynthyck on May 21, 2012 at 11:18 am

 im sure you will do great :)

by Etsme on May 21, 2012 at 8:01 am

Hello & Welcome to the group!  Keeping a food journal and working out  is a great start. Keep up the good work and I'm sure you will see a difference :-)

by prettynthyck on May 18, 2012 at 10:28 pm

 i try to do a little of everything. if i try to stick to one i always seem to give up. for me it seems like im toning and losing more inches then i am weight. i guess i am ok with that but it would really be nice to see the weight go down. its so easy for my to mess up after having such a great healthy week.

by erinmself on May 19, 2012 at 7:22 am

Me too. I did a bad thing last night :( I got a box of chocolates for mothers day and I have just been eating 1 or 2 a day but last night in a moment of weakness I ate the other half of the box. Now it was like 700 calories and that is bad enough but this morning the scale says I gained 2 lbs! I ate 700 calories not 7 thousand! No fair :'(

by ksnyder46 on May 19, 2012 at 7:45 am

 I cannot do low carb. I have tried a million times, can't do it. I just eat less of the fats and carbs and more of the lean protein and lots of fruits and veggies. I look up lots of low calorie recipes and make myself most of what I eat throughout the day. I think as long as everything is well rounded and you stay active you'll be fine and you'll be developing an eating habit that will last your whole life, not just until the weight comes off.

by SoundGirl on May 19, 2012 at 10:18 am

 Erinmself, your body will naturally fluctuate in weight. I'm sure you didn't gain 2 lbs from eating chocolate, the weight will be back off naturally. 
I just try to meet my calorie goal so I don't feel deprived. I've had some things that aren't the best for me, and woud ruin the goal if I didn't work out because they didn't fill me up but tasted oh so good! I mostly have wraps for my bread because I do love bread. I also have oatmeal and some times pasta so, no low carb here! Eat your pasta, but try a homemade red sauce with lots of veggies and make sure you go with just one serving of pasta.
Just portion things out, hit your calorie goal and exercise! I have enjoyed cookies, lots of turkey bacon, and even french bread pizza and I am still starting to lose weight.

by just1morething on May 20, 2012 at 2:32 pm

 Track and watch calories and start working out!
 

by Etsme on May 21, 2012 at 8:06 am

I have eliminated the word "diet" from my vocabulary simply because it has such a negative connotation.  For me it has been the choice to start eating healthy foods in smaller portions and making a commitment to exercise.  It really is a life choice and I choose to live my life healthier and be happy with who I am.

by erinmself on May 18, 2012 at 6:52 pm

Sorry to hear about your ankle. You can eat helthy this weekend I know it! Good luck!

by ksnyder46 on May 19, 2012 at 7:40 am

 Good luck this weekend! My weekend rule is to allow myself to eat what I want BUT i try not to go over my calorie limit. So if we're ordering pizza for dinner (my fav), I will eat pretty light throughout the day, start dinner with a HUGE salad and then I can get by on just one piece of pizza. I wait for about 20 minutes and if I STILL can't stop thinking about a second slice, I'll have another half of a slice and I eat every bite light it's my last bite of pizza EVER. Haha. This way I don't feel deprived and I can usually manage to stay within my calorie limit or atleast not exceed it by too much.

by prettynthyck on May 19, 2012 at 5:15 pm

ksnyder... your idea is good. if i eat bad i usually do the same as you. i will weat one bad meal and then eat light the rest of the day. this healthy living is hard, but the benefits are great!

by ksnyder46 on May 20, 2012 at 6:57 am

You're right, so great! Woke up this morning to Taylor ham, egg and cheese sandwiches (my favorite), but they can rack up to be almost 700 calories! SO I only had one half sandwich, put just half the amount of ham as usual, used egg beaters, fat free cheese and enjoyed half of a grapefruit (which supposedly is good for your metabolism). My breakfast was only around 350 calories and I feel totally satisfied with what I ate! Woohoo! Three cheers for self control :-D Happy sunday!

by HollyRPMfreak on May 17, 2012 at 9:31 pm

I'm always on the lookout for new things to try- is the shred exercise or is a food thing too??

by hmersch on May 18, 2012 at 9:07 am

 Hi Im on this group to!!

by Etsme on May 18, 2012 at 10:14 am

7 lbs in one week is A LOT!  Good for you.  Keep up the good work.

by ksnyder46 on May 18, 2012 at 1:30 pm

@Holly -- The Shred is just a DVD that I purchased, I think that if you subscribe to Jillian Michael's website she provides eating plans but I'm not sure. I enjoy the DVD, it's only 25 (intense) minutes, so I get it done before work.

@hmersch HIIII :-D
@etsme THANKS! I will try :)

by prettynthyck on May 18, 2012 at 2:18 pm

 Hello! way to go on the 7 pounds!

by scheud on May 17, 2012 at 12:04 pm

There needs to be a male equivalent of this challenge ...

by erinmself on May 17, 2012 at 12:05 pm

HI. My current weight is 185, last week was 187. I exercised 6 days last week and I am not monitoring my water too closely. I guess My goal weight is 175. I would be extatic if I was 175 at the end of this thing :)

by HollyRPMfreak on May 17, 2012 at 9:33 pm

*chuckle* maybe it can be called the bikini/speedo countdown challenge, scheud. :-)

by erinmself on May 18, 2012 at 7:52 am

Mankini? Shirtless summer?
 

by Etsme on May 18, 2012 at 10:11 am

Scheud, are you saying you don't look good in a bikini?? ;-)
If you want to join us I can modify the name to reflect both genders with "Swimsuit Challenge" 
Are you game?

by Etsme on May 18, 2012 at 10:12 am

GREAT JOB ERINMSELF!!!!  Way to Go :-)
I have you in the spreadsheet.  Do you plan on working out 6 days every week?

by scheud on May 18, 2012 at 11:43 am

Yeah, I'm in - thanks for being inclusive lol.  But I don't think I"ll be wearing a speedo anytime soon! :)
I'm at 176 lbs, I ran 5 K on wed and an thurs, 10 K on monda.. Watching water like a hawk (drinking lots of it).
I started at 184 lbs in early February.  I'm 5' 11'' (slender build) but need to slim down the belly/legs,etc.  Goal is 165 lbs.

by ksnyder46 on May 18, 2012 at 1:32 pm

Hmm, what's this challange about? Can you e-mail me just briefly about it if you have a free moment? Sounds like something to keep me on track!

by prettynthyck on May 18, 2012 at 2:20 pm

 you already know im in :)

by erinmself on May 18, 2012 at 6:51 pm

Thanks. I plan on it but it doesn't always get done. I did not work out yesterday.

by dietingdeb on May 16, 2012 at 8:27 am

congratulations,erin!   wtg!!!

by prettynthyck on May 16, 2012 at 7:17 pm

 thats awesome! i pray that when i weigh in next week, ill have lost at least 1. ive been trying my best!
 

by Etsme on May 17, 2012 at 6:12 am

Fantastic!!  Keep up the good work

by bikergroupie on May 17, 2012 at 8:32 am

 well done you!!!! 

by erinmself on May 17, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Thanks guys :)

by freyja5683 on May 15, 2012 at 6:02 am

Yes, I do that all the time. One would be very surprised by what a serving of some food actually is compared to what we normally eat.  I wish you luck on your journey.

by erinmself on May 15, 2012 at 7:44 am

I measure when I can, guess when I can't but I really want to get a food scale to be more acurate. It is on my list of things I want.
 

by dietingdeb on May 15, 2012 at 8:28 am

i do much better when i measure. if i go too long w/o my eye measures a lot more than a measuring spoon or cup.
 

by dietingdeb on May 15, 2012 at 8:30 am

i weigh also....when i am  being really good about my eating.
 

by koreagirl32 on May 16, 2012 at 1:22 am

not only do i measure everything out, I weigh it all as well. Calories are correlated directly to the weight of things and so many times when X says 1/2 cup, really you can only get 1/4 or 1/3 cup out of it. 

by missmeliss7 on May 14, 2012 at 12:11 am

I had this problem up until about two weeks ago.  The difference for me was cutting out sugar.  Not natural sugars, I actually started eating an apple everyday in lieu of other sweets.  My calorie intake hasn't changed, it's just coming from different sources now.  No more chocolate for me :/  Anyway, I would also ignore it where MyPlate tells you that you can eat more just for exercising.  Forget that.  Stick to your calorie goal as if you were sedentary.  Is 1997 calories difficult for you to stay under?

by bikergroupie on May 14, 2012 at 2:23 am

 im heavier than you,only  5'7" but 189 pounds and calorie set at 957. ive been sticking to it , sometimes going over with excercise taking the added and like you i havent budged a pound. i wouldnt be exercising as much as you but someone else here said it could be down to muscle gain that the scales are not showing a loss. i dont feel it in my clothes or anything though.
i started a grapefruit diet thing (james duncan diet) and its meant to help you loose up to a stone. i know these things are just fads but i wanted a kickstart. im now on day 5 and havent budged a pound!!!! so like you im getting very frustrated and dis heartened. to top it all, a girl i know started that duncan diet just before me and lost 10lbs already in just 6 days!!!!
im going to keep at it and try stay away from the scales for awhile, maybe if im not so caught up about it it might come off in time???!!! other than im off to the doctor!!!
hope you get results soon!!
 

by dietingdeb on May 14, 2012 at 8:27 am

part of the problem may be that you aren't getting enough cals if working out a lot.  i haven't check food diaries but also may want to check sodium levels  that can make a huge difference.
good luck, don't worry, you will do it.  just be patient and don't give up.

by dietingdeb on May 14, 2012 at 8:31 am

erin, i did check your food log and i noticed you have been really high on sodium. try not to go over 1500 mg a day. you probably will see a difference doing that.  
you can check on livestrong for the recommended allowences for fat, salt, cholest etc. to find out what you should do.
hope this helps.

by dietingdeb on May 14, 2012 at 8:37 am

if you don't eat enough cals for your body to safely burn off when you increase activity, you body goes into protections mode so not to starve, metabolism slows down.  at first when you start to eat more it will not lose right away until it realizes it isn't going to starve. and wt will come off. that is why livestrong says to eat more.  hope this helps.

by erinmself on May 14, 2012 at 8:54 am

Thanks for the suggestions. I know my sodium is too high. I need to work on that. The scale did show a 1 pound loss today. Only problem is when I put that is the calorie goal went down by 400 calories! now 1997 was not hard to stay under; I almost never hit it but 1580 or whatever seems very strict. And will it go down this much every time I lose a pound??!! I don't get it.

by dietingdeb on May 14, 2012 at 10:49 am

no some wks u won't see a loss others you will see the same or more of a loss.  i know it is very confusing. just hang in there. and congrats on the loss!!!!

by prettynthyck on May 14, 2012 at 11:24 am

 I was experiencing the same thing as you. I discovered that my sugar intake was way to high and that I wasnt burning enough calories for the amount of food that I ate. This week I am going to decrease my calories and up my exercise. Hopefully it works! You sound like your getting in some great workouts! Keep it up :)

by koreagirl32 on May 16, 2012 at 1:23 am

When I lived in the states, I used to buy the actual cocoa beans to help fight my chocolate cravings. I have to admit when I ate the acuat cacao bean I had 0 cravings for chocolate. But I also figured out that I craved sugar, and unfortunately I still crave sugar. Like all the time.

by missmeliss7 on May 12, 2012 at 8:34 am

 Two pounds per week is rather a lot.  Try adjusting it to 1.5 if you are against going down to 1.  What do you mean by "one decent meal"?  What is included?

by Racheal1313 on May 12, 2012 at 11:10 am

 I'vee been drinking protein shakes for Breakfast and Lunch and the having a good Dinner like a chicken breast, veg, and some kind of carb like brown rice or potato. For a late night snack I usually have a small bowl of a cerel or a fruit juice pop. 

by SoundGirl on May 12, 2012 at 11:45 am

 You need to be netting at least 1200 calories a day. The goal you've set is unrealistic if you want to keep up with it and you're probably starting to lose energy? If you don't mind, how much do you weigh now? A good weight loss goal is about 1% of your body weight per week. I weigh over 200 lbs and to set it at 2lbs per week, even with no activity at all it still comes out higher than your goal. Also, try having more than just protein shakes for both breakfast and lunch. You can still enjoy food and make your goal!

by Racheal1313 on May 12, 2012 at 1:42 pm

Right now I weigh 140 and am trying to lose this 10 pounds that has stayed on after having my son almost 2 years ago. With the little guy I'm always tierd so it's hard to say about the energy but you are right that I do not see my self keeping this goal up. I re-enterd my goal to lose 1 pound per week and now ( a bit happier and not as hungry, YEA! ) is 1490 calories a day. A whole other meal. OH HAPPY DAYS Thank you all for the advice and feed back. 

by SoundGirl on May 12, 2012 at 3:44 pm

 So there is life after babies? Haha. Here's the thing, that last bit of weight is the hardest, don't go all crazy diet on us if it doesn't come off quite as quickly as you would like. It will happen with some good hard work!

by Racheal1313 on May 12, 2012 at 7:01 am

If the exercising part is still pretty new to your lifestyle as well you could not be seeing a change in the scale because your body is building more lean muscle.......and muscle always weighs more ( and looks and feels better ) then fat. So keep going and maybe you'll see some changes soon.

by bikergroupie on May 12, 2012 at 9:19 am

 thanks racheal1313, you are right the exercise is relatively new to me too. i havent seen the benefits in my clothes fitting better or anything but ill soldier on.
i am going to continue with the fad diet till next week, im on day 3 now .
just inputted my lunch to see the calorie comparison and i was shocked!! i can eat an unlimited amount of fruit for lunch today so i packed up on it. according to my calorie calculator on myplate, ive just eaten practically my whole allowance for today!!  i never thought fruit was so calorific.. but then again i ate a massive amount!!!
 
anyhow ill keep going till next wednesday and ill let you know if any change. after that i intend togo back to myplate and hopefully over time see some real results!!!
thanks again

by Etsme on May 10, 2012 at 9:49 am

Wow!  Great start!!  Sounds like you are on the right track so keep up the good work :-)

by hmersch on May 10, 2012 at 12:03 pm

 great job keep up hte good work!!!

by SoundGirl on May 11, 2012 at 11:16 am

 Good job! We're at about the same place right now, I'm 5'10" and 225. We can do this "together"!
 

by Etsme on May 10, 2012 at 8:45 am

You are in the right place!  
Try to track all the food you eat & get some exercise in.  Before you know it the weight will start to drop! 
Keep checking in and letting us know if you have any questions or concerns.   Good Luck!!

by Racheal1313 on May 10, 2012 at 3:21 pm

 Thank You! I started doing the tracking stuff today. This is week two so I'm still pretty new but so far so good. 
 

by Etsme on May 9, 2012 at 5:57 am

Excellent Choice!!!!
 

by Former Member on May 9, 2012 at 7:13 am

You go girl!

by missmeliss7 on May 9, 2012 at 8:18 pm

 Thanks, guys!! 

by Etsme on May 9, 2012 at 5:59 am

Sounds like you have a game plan in place.  Keep up the good work & good luck in your endeavors!!

by Etsme on May 9, 2012 at 6:00 am

Sounds like you have a game plan in place, good for you :-)  Keep up the great work!

by Etsme on May 9, 2012 at 6:02 am

sorry for the double post, the website isn't responding well :-(

by dietingdeb on May 7, 2012 at 2:46 pm

i definately need something to move my butt and lose this wt.   i will w. i. thurs morn and send u the stats... unless i forget... then it will be fri.   i do like fridays better.
 

by freyja5683 on May 8, 2012 at 6:43 am

I'm in I like the idea of Bikini countdown as the day the challenge ends is the first official day of summer.
Sending you my info now.

by Etsme on May 9, 2012 at 6:03 am

Yeah, I thought the idea of ending a bikini challenge on the first day of summer would be a good motivator 

by SoundGirl on May 9, 2012 at 6:40 am

 I'm in! After trying unsuccesfully to go clothing shopping, this baby weight as got to go, NOW! I'll definitely weigh in next week. <3

by freyja5683 on May 8, 2012 at 6:42 am

Wow way to go everyone. This is the way to kick some butt!

by hmersch on May 4, 2012 at 9:15 am

 hellom ther im pretty new to this to Iv been going srtong for almost 2 weeks now you can do this I believe in you!! I dont think that I could get up that early to go to the dym either lol heck I struggle with getting up at 6:15 to get kids off to school. Just get your mind set on getting it doen and things will fall into lace for youim sure of it stay stong!!! Good Luck hun!

by Former Member on May 9, 2012 at 7:22 am

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by hmersch on May 4, 2012 at 9:17 am

 You could try and only eat healthy food like fruit or raw veggies. Taht seems to help me I try and go for a nice cold apple. Good luck hope it helped!

by Former Member on May 8, 2012 at 6:44 am

Dear Pippa:   I also work from a home office in a very demanding job.  We recently traveled for a month (yes a whole month of vacation and it was incredible)  I used it as an opportunity to do a reset, especially after crying myself to sleep one night after seeing pictures.
Below are the big changes and I have lost 8 pounds in the month that I have been back to work.
-- Mindful eating really seems to be working for me.  I am not the least bit religious so I bought a bell that has a pure sound and when I get ready to eat I ring it and take 3 deep breathes.  It seems to really help connect me to the food I am eating and how hungry I actually am.  Whether I am at the conference table AKA the kitchen table or at my desk.
-- I use portion control plates.  Sounds dumb but it makes a difference to me.  This is the one I like but if you go to amazon they have several different kinds.  http://www.amazon.com/The-Healthy-Portion-Plate/dp/B004EIH0SY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336484150&sr=8-2
--  My husband recently brought home a desk that lifts to a standing position with a button and we will bring it into my office this weekend.  I have extremely high hopes for this.  It is important for me to be "fresh" all day and like most people I get that "my arse is tired" syndrome in the middle of the day that all too often ends with a trip to the fridge.   This is not the one that I have but it will give you an idea of what I mean. 

by Former Member on May 8, 2012 at 6:49 am

I have been using Calorie King and don't quite know the quirks of Livestrong.... so my apologies if this ends up as a double post......

-- I am also setting myself a goal to purchase a treaddesk. I covet one. http://www.treaddesk.com/
I would love to connect with you and others that face the same issues that we face.
 

by Former Member on May 8, 2012 at 6:50 am

Again my apologies....
This will give you an idea of the kind of desk I am talking about. 

 

by pippawilde on Apr 28, 2012 at 11:30 am

 Wow, amazing for you to overcome so much adversity. You are an inspiration! I would think that the yoga woud be wonderful for your health and mind. Maybe start out by doing it at home until you regain some of your strength and flexibility? I think if you get back in to it, you may feel re-energized. If your hip will tolerate it, long walks are good for the mind as well as body, and it's springtime! Best wishes for rejuvenation!

by vickea on Apr 29, 2012 at 10:24 pm

 thank you so much for the words of encouragement.  Just tracking my food and making the intention to move is helping so much!

by HollyRPMfreak on Apr 27, 2012 at 5:03 pm

OOooooooooo.....I'm fascinated by PX90. How is it? I'm thinking of trying it out.

by hmersch on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:42 am

 It very extreme but I feel amazing after a week cant wait for my body to start changing!!!

by Snoopycat on Apr 26, 2012 at 6:19 pm

I'm new to the group, but I'm definitely up for a challenge! I'm not sure what you all did for the last challenge, but how about exercise at least 3 days a week and journal and keep in cal/nutrition goals 5 days a week? Or something like that...? I'm up for anything though!!
I went for a long run today and feel like I'm really starting to get my wings back! =)
Snoopy

by sharoany on Apr 26, 2012 at 8:31 pm

 Countdown to bikinis! :-)

by pippawilde on Apr 27, 2012 at 12:59 pm

 I would love to join a challenge if you do a new one. I need some accountability :) Will keep my eyes open! Count down to bikinis would be a good one-maybe bikini by the 4th of July, which is around 9 weeks away (can you believe it?!)

by chargirl on Apr 30, 2012 at 12:51 pm

 Countdown to Bikinis! Lets do it!

by SoundGirl on May 2, 2012 at 11:51 am

 Countdown to bikinis! I definitely won't be in one this year but it would be great motivation. 

by Etsme on Apr 25, 2012 at 11:54 am

Hi Sharon,  Welcome Back!!! 
We have one last week of the current challenge then I will be starting a new one.  I'll keep everyone posted :-)

by Etsme on Apr 25, 2012 at 11:57 am

Great Job with the weight loss, that is FANTASTIC ~!!!   Despite the minor setbacks, you are really doing well.  Keep up the Good Work 

by Snoopycat on Apr 25, 2012 at 4:02 pm

Congrats on the 10 lb weight loss!!! Oh man...I can't wait to be able to report that some day!
Snoopy

by koreagirl32 on Apr 25, 2012 at 5:27 pm

I feel better, but I don't look ANY different. You can barely notice the change from where I started to where I am now. I hoping that after another 10 pounds you'll be able to tell. :) Thanks for th encouragement!

by Etsme on Apr 26, 2012 at 12:51 pm

Maybe You can't see a difference, but I'm sure others are noticing a difference!

by Snoopycat on Apr 24, 2012 at 3:59 pm

Hi, I'm new to this group. I've only made one post before this, but I feel your pain! I just started journaling my food a week ago and missed the past few days already. I'm back at it and going for a run in a few minutes. WE CAN DO THIS! Congrats on getting right back in teh saddle.
I've recently started exercising again the past few weeks and working on eating healthier, but I haven't seen any changes yet. =( It makes me want to just kick my feet up and enjoy some grub and TV. But, I just have to keep at it and stay consistant! In time...in time...We just have to keep working at it even when we slip.
Good luck!
Snoopy

by Melly721 on Apr 25, 2012 at 8:58 am

Hey Snoopy, Thanks for the encouragement.  I've been working at this for about a month and quite honestly haven't noticed as big of a change as I had hoped.  I agree with you that "in time.....in time" Just keep at it and we will see results!!
My husband said that there are results on the inside......however those aren't the results people whistle at!!!!!

by Etsme on Apr 25, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Hi Melly,
Be patient, you will see the results :-)

by Snoopycat on Apr 25, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Yep...in time, Melly! I'm waiting for more energy to kick in from exercising too! Hang in there, and I'll do the same!
 
Snoopy

by Etsme on Apr 23, 2012 at 1:50 pm

Welcome David83val,
Best of luck!  It looks like you are off to a great start,  You can do this!!

by david83val on Apr 24, 2012 at 12:25 am

Thank you 

by Snoopycat on Apr 24, 2012 at 4:02 pm

Good luck, David! I'm new to this site and this group too. Unfortunately, I've already slipped the past few days...but I'm back at it! WE CAN DO THIS!
Good luck!
Snoopy

by david83val on Apr 27, 2012 at 2:42 am

Thanks Snoopy, Yeh we can!!!!

by freyja5683 on Apr 23, 2012 at 11:17 am

I believe as long as you are not training the same muscles groups back to back you are okay. If you do arms one day, legs the next and then core another day you should be fine. It's what I do, I do not do arms back to back or legs or core but I do them whichever three days a week I can fit them in.

by Etsme on Apr 23, 2012 at 1:48 pm

Hi Rgroga,
You can do more than one muscle group at a time.  You could exercise each area group, upper, lower & core, in one workout without doing damage, you don't have to do them on seperate days.  Create a workout where you might do 2-3 different upper body exercises, 2-3 different lower body exercises and 2-3 core exercises.  Do maybe 12 reps two times for each exercise.  It might take about 1/2 hour to 45 min. to complete the entire routine.  Do this 3 times a week, along with your cardio and you will get a well balanced exercise workout for the week.   If you want more detail, let me know & I'll post my workout schedule as an example.

by rgroga on Apr 24, 2012 at 1:59 am

 Thanks guys :) @ Etsme.  Well actually  i follow a software program because i dont really know how i could make my own workouts, but that would be nice if you could post your workout :) Thanks

by Etsme on Apr 24, 2012 at 11:43 am

Here is an example of what I do. Each exercise is done in 2 sets of 12 reps, or 2 x's 60 seconds as I get stronger. I started with 5 lb and have worked up to 8-10 lbs. It takes between 45 - 60 min total. Let me know if you have questions.

Warm-up
5-10 min. bike

Legs (2)
Wall Squat w/ball
Wall Sit
Lunges
Inner Thigh w/ Disc

Chest (1-2)
Chest press w/DB or BB
Chest Flys w/BB
Push-ups on Bench

Back (1)
Rows w/BB or Row Machine
Scapular Retraction on row machine

Shoulders (2)
Front raises w/BB
45* Lateral Raise w/BB
External Rotation w/rubber band

Biceps (1)
Bicep Curls w/DB or BB
10/10/10's w/DB or BB

Triceps (1-2)
Tricep Kick-backs w/BB
Skull Crushers w/BB


Core (2-3)
Planks X3
Roll-aways w/ball
Tabletop
Partial curl-ups
Oblique curl-ups
Modified Superman
90 Deg Reverse Curls
Tabletop Holds
Rollback Crunch
Stretch

by dietingdeb on Apr 19, 2012 at 7:26 am

no change on my wt. sorry i didn't send it.  been sick and things going on.
 

by Etsme on Apr 19, 2012 at 10:08 am

Sometimes life just gets in the way.   Hope you feel better soon! 

by missmeliss7 on Apr 20, 2012 at 7:25 pm

 Congratulations everyone!!

by rgroga on Apr 24, 2012 at 2:04 am

 Congrats! I would like to join you guys again, i did join along time ago but i stopped coming - but if im not too late may i join again? :-) thanks 

by Etsme on Apr 19, 2012 at 10:15 am

Hi SnoopyCat, Welcome! 
It sounds like you have the right mind set and are off to a great start!  Keep up the good work!!!

by Snoopycat on Apr 19, 2012 at 2:12 pm

Thank you, Etsme! I read above that you all just did a 6 week challenge. If you do another challenge, count me in! I'm eating well today so far, but have really, really tired today. I'm still going to get off my butt and do my 30 Day Shred DVD. It's only 20 minutes, so it's doable!

by HollyRPMfreak on Apr 17, 2012 at 5:19 pm

meant- NOT seen as a yankee. Grrr typos.

by Etsme on Apr 19, 2012 at 10:19 am

Hi Holly,
I'm sorry you are having issues with your job.  It's a tough time for yankees and southerners alike!  I hope you are able to get things resolved soon.  In the meantime, try to keep a positive attitude and grab a piece of chewing gum everytime you want that ice cream or carry out ;-)  You can get through this!!  We are all here for you!

by HollyRPMfreak on Apr 17, 2012 at 5:17 pm

Welcome! This is a great supportive group :-) One day at a time (or some days one hour at a time). You can do it! :-)

by Etsme on Apr 19, 2012 at 10:20 am

Yes You Can!!  Welcome and keep up the great job!

by lovetolaff66 on Apr 17, 2012 at 4:54 am

 Hi Mary. 
I call my weight/inch loss a lifestyale change. Drinking water is super good for you. Maybe until you are ready to give up the other drinks you could just add water to it. It flushes out all kinds of toxins and keeps you hydrated!

As far as the medication... I take two! I have to battle the effects of these meds on top of trying to lose weight/inches. I am here to tell you that it can be done! 
Good luck!
 

by HollyRPMfreak on Apr 17, 2012 at 5:18 pm

Quick suggestion- Crystal Light in water or sparking ice drinks for that carbonation. :-)

by freyja5683 on Apr 18, 2012 at 10:30 am

I agree with Holly if you like sweetness try crystal light or maybe you can at least dilute your sweet tea with water.

by Etsme on Apr 19, 2012 at 10:23 am

Lots of great suggestions here.  One thing for sure, all those empty calories in sweet drinks will be detrimental to your success.   Keep up tracking your food and try to drink less sweet drinks, you'll do just fine ;-))

by lovetolaff66 on Apr 17, 2012 at 4:58 am

 Michrip, This site is totally awesome.You have found a place that definitely helps out. I find it extremely helpful because I never knew how many calories I was eating and burning.  i.e. I calculated a mufin at 450, The average one (like Costco) is between 650-700 calories. That is a huge difference. Also, kind of watch what the package says. A lot of times LS is different. I just adjust the amount I eat compared to what LS/packaging says. I follow the packaging amount. A lot of restaurants have a nutrition page so I check that out before I go. If you have a chicken sandwich, you can knock off 125 calories just by only eating 1/2 the roll. I did that last night and didn't miss the bottom 1/2 at all - and I love to eat!
God luck on redesigning!

by Michrp on Apr 17, 2012 at 11:01 am

 Thanks lovetola- for your insight!
I have definitely had times that I have thought I consumed less calories than I actually did and vice versa- this site sounds like it could help! 
Ok all here it is...
The current goals I'm working on:
Do real grocery shopping about every 2 weeks
Have 3 main meals a day
Have healthy snacks throughout the day
Cook healthy meal at least 1 time a week
 
Lets see how I do!
 
 
 
 

by Etsme on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:25 pm

So True!

by Etsme on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:09 pm

Welcome,  Redhorse!! 
Contratulations on getting your family and friends involved.  It's so much easier to reach your goal with support.
I don't want to discourage you, but trying to lose 30 pounds in 21 days might be a little tough.  That's more than a pound a day which is pretty extreme unless you have a lot of water loss.  
Have you set up your weight goal in your profile yet?  If you put in your current weight, the amount of activity you engage in (on average) and your goal weight, it will tell you how many calories you should consume to reach that weight.  I find it very helpful since it changes when I put in my new weight. 
Come on back if you have further questions. 
 
Good luck on your challenge. 

by missmeliss7 on Apr 16, 2012 at 6:44 pm

 I posted a similar caution (not sure where it went!), but I just wanted to add that crash diets (which is what would be required to lose such a dramatic amount of weight so quickly) can cause serious health problems, like gall stones!  Those are supposed to be incredibly painful, I'm sure it's not worth winning a bet.  30 pounds over 15-30 weeks is much more reasonable!

by lovetolaff66 on Apr 17, 2012 at 4:52 am

 I totally agree; AND... I have done that. I had to lose over 100 lbs and I got really motivated. I went on a commercial liquid diet. I lost 100 lbs quickly... AND gained every pound back  :(  I did it in a much healthier way and as of today I have lost exactly 100lbs (to the ounce!)  It may be discouraging to hear, but we don't want you to set yourself up for failure. My final opinion... lose the connection to the number on the scale. It can fluctuate pounds daily. I find that depressing. So, I depend on the tape measure. It tells you truly what is happening to your body. I gained 2 pounds when going on maintenance (which would have devestated me before) but now a millimeter on the tape measure. Which one would you rather believe!!!!????
Goo luck on your journey.