Cheer OurSelves On!!! GO Diet GO Group

by Etsme on Nov 30, 2011 at 6:18 am

Good luck & I wish you a speedy recovery!!! 

by SlimmerPat on Nov 30, 2011 at 11:55 am

Is it carpul tunnel?  Hope you heal quickly!

by SlimmerPat on Nov 30, 2011 at 11:53 am

If you aren't feeling hungry, and you are eating 6 times a day, I wouldn't worry so much about a low number of calories.  I wouldn't add more food, but I'm not an expert, so I could be wrong.  Good luck to you, too.

by rgroga on Dec 2, 2011 at 11:49 pm

Thanks Pat for that piece of info!! :-)

by Etsme on Nov 29, 2011 at 10:00 am

The concept behind exercise and diet is that the exercise helps to increase your matabolism.  When you eat less, your matabolism tends to slow down.  You can lose weight by just reducing the amount of calories you eat, but exercise is as much a benefit to your health as it is to help you lose weight.  The loss of  1 pound in a day could easily be water weight.  Ideally, you should weigh yourself only once a week because your weight can fluctuate on any given day depending on the amount of sodium or water consumed.  
 
Use the suggested calorie amount given by the Daily Plate Calorie Goal.  Then try to change your eating habits from one large meal 3 times a day to several small meals about every 3-4 hours.  If you start feeling hungry before it is time to eat a snack, drink a glass of water, or have some celery or other vegetable handy to snack on.  Limit the amount of carrots because they contain a lot of sugar.  Try to work out 3-4 times a week and mix up cardio with some weight training and calisthenics to target specific body areas.   It won't be long before you start to see some progress :-) 

by SlimmerPat on Nov 30, 2011 at 11:49 am

Thanks for the advice and encouragement!

by bethy87 on Nov 28, 2011 at 2:05 pm

it seems you are not spreading your calories out  enough during the day. You need your calories! You just have to make them full of healthy things to eat. Try eating every three hours or small meals throughout the day!

by rgroga on Nov 28, 2011 at 11:30 pm

 thanks bethy.. yeah i know ... i have to make a meal plan ... a balanced and healthy menu... :) goodluck 

by Etsme on Nov 28, 2011 at 6:25 am

Welcome SlimmerPat!! 
 
Positive attitude is Everything when it comes to losing weight, so instead of saying "... if I actually reach the goal..." say, ... "When I reach the goal.."!!  You have already lost weight, so there is no reason why you shouldn't expect to lose the last 15 lbs P:-) 
 
Tracking your food is a big step in that direction.  Be true to yourself and record Everything you put in your mouth.   You will succeed, I know it!! 
 
 

by rgroga on Nov 28, 2011 at 8:08 am

 Hi and a warm Welcome SlimmerPat!
Im new too :) and i LOVE this place..  just takes time to get yourself going then it becomes easier as you go :)  Today's my first day ..  

by SlimmerPat on Nov 29, 2011 at 5:45 am

Thank you for the warm welcome!  You're right, Etsme.  I will speak more positively about losing weight.  I appreciate your encouragement. :)

by SlimmerPat on Nov 26, 2011 at 5:32 pm

Happy Anniversary! 

by dietingdeb on Nov 27, 2011 at 7:36 am

welcome slimmer pat.  i am about the same ht. well, actually on a day i am hydrated i make 5 ft.     congratulations on your wt loss!   if you need anything just ask, the group is great for being there for others. ty for the happy anniversary!

by Etsme on Nov 28, 2011 at 6:19 am

Congratulations on 35 years!!!  That is Wonderful!!!

by dietingdeb on Nov 23, 2011 at 6:10 am

hi rgroga.   doing ok thanks.    i am going to start eating right and logging again on monday.   haven't been and i have seen a gain..again. grrr. 
good luck to you too!

by Etsme on Nov 23, 2011 at 7:25 am

Good for you rgroga!  I'm cheering for you :-)
 

by rgroga on Nov 24, 2011 at 12:00 am

hey thanks guys! ,,, Good luckkkkkk to  deb :) 

by skinnursemandee on Nov 22, 2011 at 4:59 pm

awesome!! Keep it up

by Etsme on Nov 23, 2011 at 7:16 am

WooHoo!!!  Way to Go!!!!! Keep up the good work

by dietingdeb on Nov 23, 2011 at 10:07 am

wtg!!!   awelsome!!

by skinnursemandee on Nov 21, 2011 at 7:57 pm

For me there will be two things.
My mom is hosting and luckly she is in the same boat as me. She's trying to shed the last bit of extra weight that she would like to lose so she is really good at lowering the fat. Cutting sugar out and using splenda. Instead of honey, she uses agave. So that is a pleasent swap in calories that I won't even blink at missing.
As far as myself. I am going to allow myself to eat every single thing that is made. HOWEVER, I won't be going back for seconds, I won't be putting huge heaping piles of food on my plate because we all know that feeling every year where we sit at the table after our meal feeling like we are going to burst or take a nap from our carb coma. I am certain I will go over my recommended daily calories because I fully plan on having a slice of pumpkin cheesecake. However, Last year I went over in calories by probably thousands! I ate all day and night. So disgusting. This year I want to limit my overage but still enjoy my day.
One day of a slight over calorie isn't going to derail your progress as long as you make it a one meal thing and not an all day gorge fest.
 

by JLRosin on Nov 22, 2011 at 11:39 am

I am not going to drink my calories.  No soda, limit my juice, etc.  Water and skim milk for me.  I also don't need butter on the roll or potatoes.  I am not going to grab more marshmellows than sweet potatoes. And I am not going to eat the food just because it is there.  I will stop when full.

by skinnursemandee on Nov 22, 2011 at 5:00 pm

that sounds like a great plan JL

by Etsme on Nov 23, 2011 at 7:24 am

Another great question!  Well, instead of going to family, we will be going out to eat (may partner is going through chemo and doesn't feel like traveling), which is both good and bad.  It's good because we won't have all those leftovers calling us, and bad because we probably won't have a lot of healty choices.  I do want to have some traditional foods like mashed potatos and gravey, but I'm going to limit myself.  Since we are going to a buffet type setup, I tend to take small portions and have a large salad as a starter (very little dressing).  I will drink water, which is my drink of choice, and will allow myself a small piece of pumpkin pie - no whip cream as desert.   I think I will be able to stick to my plan!  Now if I could just stick to my plan about not giving into chocolate!!!
 
 

by dietingdeb on Nov 23, 2011 at 10:13 am

 
we are going to our daughter's boyfriend's mother's house.  we went last yr and my plan is to eat like i did then. i only took one helping of food and not heaping either, small servings, i didn't have pie. i did have wine..i think.  don't drink much, so if i did have some it's not a big deal.  

by skinnursemandee on Nov 18, 2011 at 7:27 pm

Welcome welcome welcome!! Great job taking the first step towards a healthier life!! It's a slow road but it will happen and you will feel amazing with the changes you make. Good luck and be sure to stick around.

by jameslynn on Nov 19, 2011 at 3:45 pm

nice!! soda is a hard habit to kick!! It took me a LONG time to kick that habit.  Now if i want it it's a "luxury" food that I have only when i'm out or just in deperate need.   And really now that I've cut it out it doesn't taste nearly as good nor as satisfying as it once was.  Welcome:)

by skinnursemandee on Nov 17, 2011 at 10:33 am

My answer:
I tend to not eat most of the day out of sheer laziness or being busy then at night when all is settled in the house, the baby is in bed. I SCAVANGE for food. What can I eat for dinner? what can I snack on while watching a movie or doing something crafty? I need to get better about eating through out the day

by Etsme on Nov 17, 2011 at 11:46 am

Chocolate!  I have been able to change my eating habits, and am doing well with exercise, but I just can't let go of that chocolate!  Especially after lunch with a cup of coffee.  It also tends to creep up on me in the evenings if I'm sitting watching TV.  I try to not have chocolate in the house but I do have the fat free Jello pudding cups that help to reduce the cravings.  Unfortuately, I can't give it up completley -- yet!!
 

by dietingdeb on Nov 17, 2011 at 12:11 pm

staying w/healthier choices and stop sabortaging myself and letting illness or what ever make me go off track.   i went to the dr today and after i am well, i am going to see a dietician.  i want to try low carb diet but really is out of my knowlege of diets.   don't want to do something wrong and mess myself up.  i am on the way to getting over this illness, hopefully it will be totally gone and then i can make that appt.     oh chips and other salty snacks and other times ice cream are my downfalls.     i love the fat free choc jello pudding cups.  bob got the vanilla and i don't like those.  other times its cookies.  guess i have more than one, huh? lol
mandy that was a great blog!  again big welcome back!

by rgroga on Nov 17, 2011 at 1:04 pm

 
Hi mandee... I like your question alot.. We are all trying to loose weight  and everyone has their habits that they cant give up :( thats the biggest problem in loosing weight... (well... for me atleast)  
 
As you know im knew here. I think i really need support to get me going.. And COMPANY! I need someone who is going through the same stuff i am . someone who understands your feelings  
 
 
I'm new here! but i want to from now on turn over a new leaf 
 
My answer:
 
ok.. so i start to change my ways of eating and exercising .. 1 day 2 days maybe 3 days ( it never lasts lonnnger!! O: ) why??  well, you see i start off perfect! but if something happens unnormal in my life like say family problems or anything of the sort.. i get upset and the only comfort i have is food.i head straight to food ..
 
ok another problem im suffering is that when i DO actually cheat and eat something im not supposed to i go on eating.. its not like "ok i ate that thing - its only once its not a problem STOP"
 
thats not how it is .. when i eat something bad i keep on eating bad stuff one after another .... thinking like "ok whats the difference between one creamy muffin and two big creamy muffins.. oh i'll start tomorrow eating healthy.. " BUT when tomorrow comes i say tomorrow again ... 
 
its so harrrrrrd (im sure you all know what i mean ) 
 
 
   

by jameslynn on Nov 17, 2011 at 4:38 pm

ha! I like this question, and honesty is the only way to success!!
My most miserable habit, is my drinking problemo, I love to have a beer or two or three... and then all those awesome eating decisions, and exercise I've done for the day go straight down the drain.  I know if I conquer this one miserable habit (addiction) it would lead to success in so many other areas of my life.  I fight the urge to have a drink every night, and some nights I don't have any, some nights I'll just have one, but its those nights that are too frequent, that I just have too many and it sets me back.  It effects my mood, my energy level, my calorie intake, my metabolism etc.  yeah.  

by skinnursemandee on Nov 17, 2011 at 6:46 pm

Thats tough James, I don't drink alcohol but I have the same addiction but with food. I love food. I love to eat, crunch, chew, taste!!!!!!!!!! Healthy foods are great but damn there is nothing more addictive than fast food, fatting food, sweets. We all have our addictions, as different as they may be. Can you try to switch say if tonight you have 4 beers can you alternate 2 regular and 2 o'douls? and slowly work your way to just alcohol free?  Good luck, that's a big step in just vocalizing that you have this to deal with. You are aware of it so then you can conquer it, with difficulty at first im sure but acknowledging it is half the battle and you already did that.

by hwkncat on Nov 18, 2011 at 3:56 pm

My worst habits are eating when bored and eating mindlessly, especially when watching TV or on the computer.
I am kicked in gear again after I found out this week that I am pre-diabetic, metabolic syndrome, borderline high BP, elevated lipids, all a nice recipe for my family history of a heart attack and stroke. The pre-diabetic thing is what really floored me, we don't have diabetes in my recent generations but even a nurse can be in denial about their body, habits, and genetics. Now on metformin, fish oil and maybe in the future a statin cholestrol lowering med.
On my 2nd day of tracking and trying in general to be on a vegetarian diet and trying to eat a small "meal" every 3 hours and that seems to be keeping me from getting the "hungries".
I agree Mandy, I think I do have an addiction to  the taste and texture of foods. I LOVE crunchy things.
I am trying to make MINDFUL choices of eating and tracking religiously, that has always kept me honest in the past.
Nice to come back and see old faces and meet new!

by skinnursemandee on Nov 18, 2011 at 7:26 pm

That's me too! I just love the idea of eating..tasting new things, tasting my favs, using it as a pastime then after it hits my lips im like wtffffffffff.
It is an addiction and I really need to work on the issues that cause me to eat when stressed or bored.

by dietingdeb on Nov 18, 2011 at 5:47 am

i am in on the next one!  and i want to ty for running them, not sure if i have before, soooo ty ty ty.

by hwkncat on Nov 18, 2011 at 4:01 pm

I want to hop on the next challenge too! I TY you also :-)

by skinnursemandee on Nov 18, 2011 at 7:29 pm

me too me too!! As of April First I was down to 184 from 237 in November.
Right now I am teetering around 200. FML I was doing so well. I need to drop around 45ish pounds
 

by skinnursemandee on Nov 15, 2011 at 7:21 pm

Hi Rgorga,
Welcome!! It's really easy and addictive once you get the swing of things.  It's super simple. Go to your dashboard (see your name on the top right...cursor over it and a list comes up.)
Simply put in your current weight, your goal weight and the number of pounds you would like to lose a week. No more than 2lbs because anything higher than that is deemed unhealthy so LiveStrong doesn't allow for that. However if you do lose more then that is great too. Sometimes we just have a big week.
Then if you go to your plate....You will see that you have a calorie goal for the day. For myself for example, I want to lose 2 pounds a week. At my current weight that brings me to 1200 calories a day. What that means is, I can (and should) eat 1200 calories a day to achieve my weight loss goal of 2 lbs a week. That is without exercise. With exercise, there is an area under Fitness where you can log in your activities for the day such as a walk, bike ride etc. Livestrong will calculate the calories you burned and deduct those from your plate.
Example: I ate 1200 today.
I ran 2 miles and burned 340 calories.
My plate will now read that I have a NET of 860 calories.
Your options are to leave it as it and take those calories burned and let your body use it towards weight loss (3,000 calories burned or cut back on per week equals 1lb lost). OR you can use those extra 340 calories to have a little snack or a treat if you are going out to dinner or a movie,, party etc.
NOW the SUPER EASY PART, ALL you have to do is go to your plate, type into the Search bar on your plate the food you ate. Make sure it is the right serving size you ate and Click " I ATE THIS".,....BAM it's on your plate and Livestrong does the math for you. IT's PURE genius!
Example, I ate Mcdonald's today. I went to my plate, typed in Mcdonalds medium fry..BAM it's on my plate! Easy peasy extra cheesy!
If you track daily and track EVERYTHING (hold your self accountable) It is fool proof and works.
I started here 5 years ago almost before Livestrong even existed.I lost 80 lbs in less than a year using ONLY this website. No fad diets, no pills, no crazy routines and restrictions. Simply holding myself accountable for what I was eating.
I am back now after having a baby and going through a year deployment where my husband was in Afghanistan. I got lazy and never lost my baby weight (she just turned 2 last week). I have lost 36 pounds so far but I still have 40 to go.
You can do this.. You will do this, You will be successful. Stick around.
 
 

by rgroga on Nov 17, 2011 at 1:53 pm

Oh why thanks a lot for the warm welcome mandy :) i really want to get in to shape.. and looking forward to joining you guys

if you don't mind i have a few questions being a newbie ..

what do you mean by "My plate will now read that I have a NET of 860 calories." sorry mustn't have payed much attention in my math classes :P :P

also because i walk on the treadmill and do aerobics ... i looked for treadmill in the fitness library and found

example - TREADMILL - 10% INCLINE @ 10 MPH

well i didnt know how to calculate that - because all i know in the treadmill is fat burn,cardio interval and endurance

so my point is i don't know how to calculate how many mph i ran

ok one last thing is do i write everyday or only one in a while and where do i write? in this group or somewhere else?

I'm sorry for too many questions but i really need to get some stuff straight before i start :)

Thanks a lot for you help

by skinnursemandee on Nov 17, 2011 at 3:39 pm

When looking for exercise in the fitness section try typing in walking/jogging/running depending on what it is you are doing. Then from there select the speed you set your treadmill to .
As far as writing, You can post on here a million times a day if you want. It's entirely up to you. You can post on your plate as well for the day just write a note on top about how things went etc.
As far as the calories questions:
If you eat 1200 cals, burn 340 with exercise the program subtracts what you Burned from the calories on your plate.
ATE TODAY : 1200
BURNED with Exercise: 340
Subtract-----------------------------------------
total becomes 860 calories accounted for today.

by rgroga on Nov 17, 2011 at 11:52 pm

 Thanks alot for your help  mandy.. Looking forward to start soon 

by dietingdeb on Nov 15, 2011 at 7:27 am

hi mandy and welcome back oh great leader. lol
hipmamac is the person running the present challenge.  you can check w/her about joining this one we are in.
 

by junior_alex2013 on Nov 15, 2011 at 9:17 am

i'm new to this group and new to all this exercising. what are the challenge things? and how do you stay so motivated?

by skinnursemandee on Nov 15, 2011 at 9:23 am

Thanks and Hello my friend,
I can wait until the next challenge. I see this one is 8 weeks underway already. I need to get back into logging and stuff anyway. Ya know accountability.....I have learned my lesson. You just can't ever leave here.. lol

by skinnursemandee on Nov 15, 2011 at 9:28 am

Welcome Junior,
we have been running weight loss challenges for at least 4 years now. It's mainly just friend competition to help keep motivated with your progress. Not just weight loss but also keeping active through some form of exercise, increasing your water intake since it is so vital to healthy living.  They run for anywhere from 6-12 weeks depending on how the ladies are doing them now.
You start the challenge by weighing in your starting weight for that challenge, then weekly weigh in to the challenge organizer, He/She will then calculate weight loss percentage so that it is fair and not just by pounds lost. Each week there is an overall weekly leader but then at the end of the challenge there is one grand bragging rights winner.
These challenges work very well! In this group when I first put this group together almost 5 years ago, we had a small group of 200. THe challenges would have just a dozen people in them and collectively we had lost over 1,000 pounds in the first year of challenges...
 
AMAZING!
Stick around, tell your friends. It;s a great place to be
 

by dietingdeb on Nov 15, 2011 at 9:55 am

we did change a little of the challenge.  no more kicking out if miss a few wks.  things just seem to come up.  another thing that helps is to have a  friend that you can msg w/for support. also either open your daily log so others can praise on how well ur doing, or make suggestions to help. you can either have anyone check it or have one person. we also sometimes do partner challenges.   if you want you can set a goal for water intake goal, exercise goal or wt loss.  i am only doing wt loss this time.   haven't been logging food, but i have been sick for a month w/pneumonia and i am lucky just to come on sometimes.  
if you have any other questions, feel free to post and someone will answer. :)  welcome ... forgot to say that. 

by junior_alex2013 on Nov 16, 2011 at 1:33 pm

thanks for your help :) i'm looking forward to reaching my goal! and one more question where do you weigh in and such?

by hwkncat on Nov 17, 2011 at 4:12 am

Mandee!!!! What a coincidence that iIdecided to start tracking again today! I'm ready for a challenge too. I am back because I have learned that I am unfortunately pre-diabetic (insulin resistance) and have been shocked into action. I have about 70 pounds to lose which is very intimidating but need to take it a day at a time and keep tracking. Great to see old faces I know and meet new ones too :-)
 
Colleen aka Hwkncat

by skinnursemandee on Nov 17, 2011 at 10:18 am

HI!!!!!!!!!!!! How are you? I hate to say glad to see you because well who really wants to need to make changes but I am so glad that I get to go through this again with some of the same origional ladies and some fresh new faces!!
Heck we did this before, we can totally do this again! So sorry to hear about the pre-diabetes. That is definately something to scare you into good health. My parents are diabetic as are many other members of my family so I know first hand the affects it has on a person. I hope and pray I never have to endure that kind of suffering.
I had a baby girl 2 years and a week ago today! She is amazing but I gained 80lbs in pregnancy and was so super lazy just enjoying her that I fell back into old habits. I've lost 50lbs this year but gained back 14 recently. Time to get back on the wagon permenately.
Good luck!! It does seem like a daunting feat but we can do it!!  Oh and if you have Facebook, hit me up! Im there all time since it goes to my phone so we can totally motivate each other and check in more frequently than I am able to here.  Luckily, Livestrong has the Iphone app so I can track easily but logging on to get to the group is only going to be a nightly thing.
xoxoxo Nice to see friendly faces who have been there and know this works!
Mandee

by skinnursemandee on Nov 19, 2011 at 6:01 pm

umm wow I am an idiot.......Hwnkcat. LOL I totally just realized that I have had you on FB FOREVER!!! I totally forgot your screen name here lol. HI!

by Etsme on Nov 14, 2011 at 8:41 am

Excellent work Everyone!! 

by hungryamy on Nov 10, 2011 at 1:21 pm

Congratulations!  That's fantastic!  It's hard work but it really does pay off!

by dietingdeb on Nov 10, 2011 at 3:11 pm

omg that is great, etsme!!!!!!

by Etsme on Nov 11, 2011 at 6:27 am

Thanks Amy & Deb!  It really feels good to know that I am doing things right for a change!!!
 

by freyja5683 on Nov 11, 2011 at 8:03 am

That is fabulous news Etsme, I am so excited for you!

by Etsme on Nov 11, 2011 at 11:44 am

Thanks Freyja!!
 

by dietingdeb on Nov 9, 2011 at 9:26 am

hi and welcome!  good frame of mind.  today is a new day!!!  

by hungryamy on Nov 9, 2011 at 7:56 pm

Welcome!  Just think, if you've been at 150 before, you can do it again!  Pull out some old pictures for inspiration!  You can do it and we're here to help cheer you on!

by pitschick on Nov 10, 2011 at 11:26 am

Thanks!!!!
 

by Etsme on Nov 8, 2011 at 5:53 am

Just what I needed!
Thanks Freyja!!

by Etsme on Nov 7, 2011 at 6:47 am

Congratulations Deb & Amy, Way to Go!!!   Keep up the good work :-)
 
 

by Etsme on Nov 7, 2011 at 6:50 am

Hi f007! 
Welcome, you've come to the right place:-)   There is always someone around here to offer words of encouragement and wisdom.  We are glad to have you with us.  Good luck in your getting back on track!!

by Etsme on Nov 4, 2011 at 7:48 am

Deb,
So sorry you are under the weather.  Tell those "Other People" in your house that they can fend for themselves for a couple days.  You need to rest!  ;-)
 
Hope you feel better soon!!!

by dietingdeb on Nov 4, 2011 at 1:14 pm

can't one is 5 and the other is 6 lol.  we just made an apple pie.  used truvia and some sugar.  kai, the 5 yr old didn't wait for me to give instructions on to measure out the cin. etc and well, it is now poured in as is.  since she did it, i did the rest the same way.   we tasted the mixture and it was good. 
kai will be going home tonight but jae's 11 yr old brother will be here.  rest??? hmmmm w/them ?  yah ok.  lol  hubby is working so no help there.  i will just git thru it. 

by dietingdeb on Nov 4, 2011 at 3:46 pm

one grandkid gone and one in the shower.  early to bed for her tonight. my house is quieter now. ahhhhhh

by dietingdeb on Nov 4, 2011 at 6:46 am

congrats on ur day 1!!   keep up the great work!

by Etsme on Nov 4, 2011 at 7:50 am

WooHoo!!  Great start!  Keep up the good work :-)
 

by Tuesdaypm on Nov 5, 2011 at 8:48 pm

The my plate is great for seeing any missteps and for looking at what you have done long term. Yay for day one!!

by dietingdeb on Nov 4, 2011 at 6:47 am

i love being post menopausal lol   not that things stilll call out to me.   just can't blame that.   wk is over.  now git back on the wagon. lol

by Etsme on Nov 4, 2011 at 7:53 am

LOL!  I remember those days, like Deb, glad I don't have that to contend with anymore!

by dietingdeb on Nov 1, 2011 at 7:31 am

lol  no problem.  thanks for putting it up. :)
 

by Etsme on Nov 1, 2011 at 11:42 am

 Great job Everyone, Especially Deb!!  Keep up the good work :-)
 
Carolyn, Thanks keeping the stats!!!

by dietingdeb on Nov 4, 2011 at 6:50 am

did you get my msg  i lost 2 more for the challenge.   i thought i sent it... 158.   

by hipmamac on Nov 1, 2011 at 7:08 am

Great Work!!
 

by ctraaan on Oct 29, 2011 at 2:14 pm

Hey Andy!
Happy to have you here. I'm kind of new to this also and have already found that the LIVESTRONG community is just so...encouraging. They're all supportive and sweet and extremely caring! So, I've decided to contribute my encouragement, support, and care into the LIVESTRONG community as much as they have. With that said, welcome. =]

by lizzy62 on Oct 31, 2011 at 8:46 am

Hi Andy, Welcome!
 
 

by andybrown442 on Nov 1, 2011 at 1:48 am

Wow it sounds like this is the place for me!   I look forward to contributing and getting involved more.   Thank you for your kind words!  -Andy

by dietingdeb on Oct 28, 2011 at 11:58 am

good girl,  go diet go!  i know u have great control! keep it up!!

by ctraaan on Oct 29, 2011 at 2:15 pm

My coworker just left me a jar of chocolates for Halloween...you're not alone! Go, diet, go!

by Etsme on Oct 27, 2011 at 11:23 am

Excellent!!  Good for you

by SteveAshmore20 on Oct 27, 2011 at 2:08 pm

great job! u look amazing...great motivation

by dietingdeb on Oct 27, 2011 at 2:33 pm

that's great!!!  best feeling isn't it

by freyja5683 on Oct 27, 2011 at 8:06 am

I stayed the same :) guess that's not so bad!

by Etsme on Oct 27, 2011 at 11:24 am

No, that's not bad at all!!
 

by dietingdeb on Oct 26, 2011 at 6:35 am

awesome!!!! wtg!!!!

by Etsme on Oct 26, 2011 at 7:28 am

WooHoo!!  Way to go!!!!   Big   :-))

by lizzy62 on Oct 25, 2011 at 9:38 pm

 I have been fight with trying to loss 40 pounds, might loss 10 then I get stuck.   Hate it, hate it.... I read your words and it is totally me when I am down on myself.   But been on Live Strong and reading and learning for everyones ups and downs.   I find just one person that said the right thing and gave me the courage to continue and want to keep on trying.   I have changed my attitude for the better, I wake up in the morning and I know I am going to have a great day.  Watch what I eat, keep busy, focus and making no excused anymore about not going to the gym.   
Don't give up, start encouraging yourself!! 

by dietingdeb on Oct 26, 2011 at 6:45 am

a long time ago when i first tried to diet, my husband was supportive in words, but, he would get yummy snacks when we were out and i felt like i was losing out if i didn't have them, and i felt like i had to eat as much as he did cos it wasn't fair, or at home he would ask if i wanted ice cream, i would say a little,he would bring me a huge bowl w/m &m's on the top.  finally i had to just stand my ground and do what was right.  it is a never ending thing, but you can do it. if they serve food that u feel is not good for u to eat, but u really want some, take a 1/4 c of it. eat it slow or even a  bite or 2. i  also found eating w/a smaller plate and spoon helped me.  if you just don't want it, let them know, just say ur not hungry for it. or tell them they need to help u by not serving u it. but really, wt watchers and other diets say u can have anything just in moderation. another thing i did when i went to wt watchers and was very successful, on weigh day, after weighing in, we would go out to eat and have what we wanted. some that works for and it did for my friends and myself.  we didn't feel deprived that way.  others feel they have to wait until they can control themselves better.  i am not able to exercise much because of physical ailments which makes it harder now for me, but i am trying.  life throws things at us and it is good to pick someone on here or a few on here that can be ur buddy.  have ur food log open so others can give u pats when u choose well, or advice when u need it.  it really does help. i msg w/one on here daily, and when i am not following well, or things are going really stressful, i can write her and she helps so much.  (thank you april)    anyway  don't feel discouraged! you can do it!!!

by dietingdeb on Oct 26, 2011 at 6:47 am

one other thing, you are doing right by taking it in small steps w/atainable goals.  a yr is too hard to thing about.  do what u can day to day, meal to meal.  good luck!

by Etsme on Oct 26, 2011 at 7:53 am

Hi Tuesday,
I agree with all the advice given above.  It is immensily important to set goals that are attainable, like sticking to your food or exercise plan for one week, then moving into the next week with the same goal.  Setting goals that aren't attainable will only add to your frustration. 
 
One way to add a positive spin on things is to tell your friends and family how well you have done that day, week or even hour.  Tell them of the little triumphs like walking past the candy dish without taking any.  Let them know that you really want to continue to lose weight and keep on your food plan.  And, don't forget to pat yourself on the back with you do well.  The more you maintain a positive attitude, the easier it will be and the more others praise you.   
 
Sometimes it's the small things that count.  Don't worry so much about your appearence when the scale is telling you that you have lost a pound.  Be happy that you lost that pound!  Others will notice a difference long before you will.   It will show in your face, your arms, legs, and eventually your waist.   You might notice your clothes fitting just a little bit loser, then a little more.  
 
We don't gain weight over night.  It is a long slow process that accumulates on our hips, thighs and stomach and it is a long slow process to take it off.   During that time, stay positive!  Know that YOU Can Be Successful and we are all here to help you!! 

by Etsme on Oct 25, 2011 at 9:28 am

YES!!  Good for you :-))  Keep up the good work!
 

by dietingdeb on Oct 26, 2011 at 6:48 am

good for you!!!

by Etsme on Oct 25, 2011 at 9:30 am

Excellent! Glad to hear the plan :-)
 

by Etsme on Oct 24, 2011 at 6:58 am

 
Great work EVERYONE!  Keep up the good work

by iwantyourbod on Oct 22, 2011 at 10:21 pm

 dont worry about that you were off the wagon! im excited that you are back and ready to work! YOU can do it! I know what it is like to work and school and have a busy schedule so just focus more on eating healthy meals and then if you can sneak a work out in here and there then AWESOME! but you can do it! just focus on one pound at a time :))

i read a good quote today "nothing tastes as good as being thin feels' lol

by Etsme on Oct 24, 2011 at 6:57 am

Sticking to a program can be hard, but you can do it!  If you miss for a day or two, or even a month or two, the most important thing is to get back in the game and pickup where you left off.   Remind yourself that you are doing this for YOU. 
 
Children, husbands and school can be very demanding but it can be done.  Make a schedule for yourself.  Get up a  half hour earlier to exercise.  Keep track of what you do and how you feel.  Park as far away from the store/school door as possible to force yourself to walk more.  Take the stairs instead of the elevator.  And, most important, watch what you eat.  Keep a record of everything you put in your mouth.   If you get the munchies, go for carrots, celery, fruit, anything other than the salty/sweet things we really want to put in our mouths ;-)
 
You have a goal so that's a big start.  Just keep thinking how much better you will look and feel if you stick to your program!  It's a matter of putting one foot in front of the other, then keep it going.    YOU CAN DO IT!! 

by sub0kuipers on Oct 24, 2011 at 8:26 am

iwantyourbod- that is an awesome quote.. that is what I tell myself nearly every day... :)
 
 
You can do this! I agree with Etsme, about the schedule, it helps me to know what I plan on doing the next day and when..
Good Luck!

by freyja5683 on Oct 21, 2011 at 8:00 am

Happy Friday Etsme, hope you have a great weekend! I hope to be able to keep life in check this weekend I have a birthday party and a bridal shower to go to.

by Etsme on Oct 21, 2011 at 11:25 am

Thanks, Freyja! 
Sounds like you will be keeping busy :-) 

by dietingdeb on Oct 19, 2011 at 10:45 am

good for you and you're welcome. 
we sometimes say or think negative about ourselves and that only gets in the way of doing right.  positve cheers for self is the best!!  thanks for the reminder. i found myself doing negative this morning so this was perfect timing to remind me.
 

by hungryamy on Oct 18, 2011 at 12:35 pm

Welcome!  I tend to get down on myself too, so here's what I try to remember: if your friend messed up on her diet, you wouldn't tell her that she failed and she's always going to be heavy (like you might tell yourself)...right?  You would tell her that tomorrow is a new day and she can do this!  So that's what you should say to yourself; be your own friend!  Hurray for you!!!

by dietingdeb on Oct 19, 2011 at 7:40 am

welcome lizzy, amy is right on w/her advice.  dont be hard on yourself.  i am always restarting my diet. lol 

by dietingdeb on Oct 19, 2011 at 7:41 am

welcome!  i know you can do it too!  i use food to comfort myself too.  sure wish i used something else. lol  but we can do it!

by freyja5683 on Oct 18, 2011 at 7:08 am

Etsme, that was pretty funny. I think that they should do something like that for men and women more often it certainly would encourage people to work out more.

by francesca42 on Oct 14, 2011 at 10:58 am

Hi! Don't ever feel like a loser! you did 20 minutes and that is better than doing nothing..
I have two painfull bulging disks on my back and my doc said work around your pain I also can only do 20 on the treadmill. So keep it up and just think of how good you will feel when you are a small dress size!!!

by lizzy62 on Oct 17, 2011 at 3:26 pm

I felt exactly like you did this morning.  lol....  (sorry) didn't mean to laugh.  I get into my stress/depression modes too and I can't seem to lose the weight because I tend to eat when I am down.   But I am still trying...    So don't give up, don't feel like a loser and whatever exercise you do or little of it is better than none.    This morning after I felt all yucky...I started reading peoples postings good and bad and made me feel that I am not the only one with problems and I feel encourage reading about peoples success stories.  I went for a 20 minute walk during my lunch and was so glad I did!  

by francesca42 on Oct 14, 2011 at 11:00 am

Walk during your  breaks and lunch and park your car far away to walk a little more you can do it!

by lizzy62 on Oct 17, 2011 at 1:56 pm

I am new to the group and I just had my 20 minute walk during my lunch.   Felt good to get some fresh air.   I am in the same boat as you, (Need Motivation)!  
I'm here and I am trying, so can you.