More than 50 pounds to lose! Group

by amyzwicke on November 20th 2009 at 7:16 pm

Opps...nevermind...I figured it out and it is cool!!!

by jkbowman on November 20th 2009 at 1:45 pm

Hi, Amy.  Congrats on your progress.  Welcome in!

by jkbowman on November 20th 2009 at 1:48 pm

Hey, Kayla.   I bet you enjoy the gym.  Here's to seeing you around!

by amyzwicke on November 20th 2009 at 3:50 pm

You can do it Kayla.  Remember...it won't be an over night thing but slowly but surely you can do it!

by amyzwicke on November 20th 2009 at 12:36 pm

You can do it!  The best thing to do is plan out your meals and exercise the night before so there is no question what you are going to eat.  Make sure to also log in every bite!  Remember...one day at a time.  This eating is an addiction (at least for me) and it is hard to overcome.  If you accidentally eat a brownie...don't let it ruin the rest of your day.

by amyzwicke on November 20th 2009 at 12:40 pm

I plan ahead.  I eat real low calorie veggies before I go or I bring a healthy dish to the dinner so I can load up on that.  ALSO...keep snacking though out the day.  If I don't have my snack then I am so hungry and I go crazy...so eat your snacks...

by riskybizness02 on November 19th 2009 at 8:34 pm

 welcome, you are in the right place!

by jkbowman on November 19th 2009 at 9:28 pm

Hi, Melissa.  I'm also new, but please let me welcome you in, too.  Kudos to your doc.  I bet you're going to do great!

by NicolaW on November 20th 2009 at 12:13 am

Welcome!
My only tip is to make full use of the daily plate. Log eveything you eat, and I mean everything. A few days of tracking and you will soon see where you are going badly wrong, what you should change etc.
Good luck!

by corbinforbes on November 20th 2009 at 5:55 am

Welcome to the group!

by amyzwicke on November 20th 2009 at 11:49 am

I am right there with you girl.  I had that same thing happen to me in July and July 15th I started this.  I was 230 lbs. and I have now got to 204.  YOU CAN DO IT.  Just make sure to log every bite and stick with it.  If you log in everything everyday it will help.  Reading everyones stories and commenting also keep you in the mindset.  Good luck and welcome!

by Jergordonhanks on November 20th 2009 at 3:16 pm

welcome to the group!

by psymongreen on November 19th 2009 at 8:39 am

Congratulations!!!  

by jschwabe on November 19th 2009 at 8:57 am

Well done!!!!!!!!!

by rearlwriter on November 19th 2009 at 9:07 am

That is a major milestone. Congratulations and keep it up.

by splacek on November 19th 2009 at 11:05 am

Nice job Corbin! Enjoy the rest of the ride down!

by jkbowman on November 19th 2009 at 11:59 am

Awesome!

by deb1207 on November 19th 2009 at 12:21 pm

Congratulations Corbin,
This is from Debbie; I don't post here often. But..read your post and thought: Are we twins? Maybe...though you are probably a foot taller!
I  also just lost about 50 pounds. I started with LS this summer, and am now down to 202. I haven't been below 200 pounds also since 1997.
Congratulations to you. Hope you feel terrific and wishinng you continued success...

by corbinforbes on November 19th 2009 at 12:42 pm

Thank you.

by Jergordonhanks on November 19th 2009 at 2:29 pm

good work Corbin!

by cherryblossom3 on November 19th 2009 at 3:34 pm

 Great Job!  It takes alot of work!  I have just joined this group, and have been loving this site for the past week!
I am a fizzler tho, so I will def. need help to stay motivated!  Corbin, hearing results like yours has helped me through the ":witching hour"  Thanks, and again, GOOD FOR YOU!

by MELIS220 on November 19th 2009 at 6:22 pm

WOW!! GREAT JOB ...VERY MOTIVATING!

by MELIS220 on November 19th 2009 at 6:22 pm

WOW!! GREAT JOB ...VERY MOTIVATING!

by riskybizness02 on November 19th 2009 at 8:35 pm

 Very impressive.. I believe you will get below 200, it just may melt away... 

by corbinforbes on November 20th 2009 at 5:55 am

Thank you everyone!

by trcarlson1 on November 19th 2009 at 7:17 am

My new favorite dressing is ..... SALSA!  Fresh, homemade salsa.  You can throw a TON on your salad and it's very low in calories & fat and makes everything burst with flavor.

by rearlwriter on November 19th 2009 at 9:08 am

Good idea. I will try it today!

by splacek on November 19th 2009 at 11:04 am

I like the Walden Farms calorie free dressings.  They aren't quite as good as the real thing, but I find them much better than most fat free dressings.  A little pricey though.

by Jergordonhanks on November 19th 2009 at 2:30 pm

if you want something super tasty and healthy I found squeezing a lime or two over my salad was really good.

by deb1207 on November 20th 2009 at 12:40 am

The BEST thing I found for salad dressing is the
Newman's Own Asian Sesame Natural Salad Mist
(10 calories) and

Newman's Own Tuscan Italian Natural Salad Mist
 
I bought a bunch; I leave some at work, some with me in a lunch box in the car, some at home, so that no matter where I am, I'm never in a situation where I have to use the "regular" dressing.
hope you like it.

by jschwabe on November 19th 2009 at 8:56 am

Great realization.  We don't have to starve outselves or not eat things that we like.  We can, in moderation, have just about anything.  It is just making sure that we work out to compensate for the extra goodies. 
I too am a fan of working out now.  I find that instead of taking a nap (and I LOVE NAPS) I will now spend 20 minutes on the elliptical trainer - to get a boost.  There are so many benefits to working our bodies the way they were intended.

by amyzwicke on November 20th 2009 at 4:02 pm

You are both so right!   I see an energy increase when I work out too!

by jschwabe on November 18th 2009 at 12:18 pm

Welcome.  Can't wait to see how excellent you do here!

by Jergordonhanks on November 18th 2009 at 12:58 pm

welcome to the group!

by corbinforbes on November 18th 2009 at 2:10 pm

You've come to the right place!

by jkbowman on November 18th 2009 at 4:42 pm

Hey, y'all.   I'm really liking it here.  Everything is so well laid out.  The Daily Plate even seems to be more robust than PC FitDay.   Thanks for welcoming me in!

by bg1087 on November 18th 2009 at 6:54 pm

 Welcome!!! good luck to you

by jkbowman on November 18th 2009 at 7:29 pm

Back at ya, Bridget.   Here's to seeing you around. 

by psymongreen on November 19th 2009 at 1:27 am

 Welcome and good luck :o)

by splacek on November 18th 2009 at 7:29 am

IMO, it all depends on what you want to get out of it.  If you eat a lot of the same foods over and over in the same week, the drag and drop feature makes updating your plate really easy.
The custom nutrition label is also nice, although I find I don't hardly ever use it. 
You can make spiffy weight loss progress bars to display in your profile and on the forums.

by psymongreen on November 18th 2009 at 7:32 am

Ahhh - thanks. Think I may go for the upgrade. The fact I've paid for it may help to make sure I use it lol  

by jkbowman on November 18th 2009 at 10:09 am

...been thinking about this myself and perhaps I'll also upgrade.  I admit, it's hard for me to 'not' purchase once I start thinking about a thing.  lol

by CharityShantell on November 18th 2009 at 1:24 pm

I use the "drag and drop" feature constantly because I am a habitually eating creature ;o).

The thing that "sold" me, though, was that Livestrong will only keep your data for the last 60 days unless you upgrade. I want to be able to look back on a year or two years and see my progress...... I didn't upgrade until the 59th day, though, cause I wanted to make sure I was committed.

by jkbowman on November 18th 2009 at 9:43 pm

Hey, Charity.  Thanks for the info on the 60 days.  I didn't know that but signed up for the 5 day trial, and I'm already sure that I won't cancel.   When I looked at it in terms of a monthly expence the price seemed pretty  reasonable.  I'm looking forward to that drag and drop!

by NicolaW on November 18th 2009 at 11:52 pm

I recently went gold, mostly for the 60 day data reason. But I really like the custom nutrition label. I'm sure there's loads of other things i could use too. I know nothing about spiffy weight loss bars, will have to look into that.

by CharityShantell on November 20th 2009 at 9:26 am

You're welcome! I'm a pretty new member and I have yet to figure out the weight loss bar thingy. But the drag and drop. LOVE IT!

I'm wondering if there are other gold members who love features that aren't listed here?? I would love to learn more....

by CharityShantell on November 17th 2009 at 7:44 pm

I LOVE NONFAT GREEK YOGURT!!! My new favorite food :o)

by riskybizness02 on November 17th 2009 at 9:53 pm

 I do the same thing! I add a banana with strawberries and cinnamon with flax seed.

by amyzwicke on November 20th 2009 at 4:05 pm

My favorite is fiber one yogurt it is only 50 calories and fat free!!!

by riskybizness02 on November 16th 2009 at 9:34 am

 if you are like me, I cant stay on track lest I write down my "menu for the day" cant sway if its right there in black and white on a food diary. it makes menu planning for dinner for my family easier too so I dont go wild on deciding fast food over cooking too. Hope this helps. 

by nyeshia on November 16th 2009 at 9:58 am

Thanks I will try that suggestion out.

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 11:21 am

I had to change the way that I thought about exercise.  Now I think "I GET to exercise today, that is great."  I have finally got over the hump to where exercise gives me energy instead of tapping it out.  So, it is a big treat for me to exercise vs. my old thoughts of 'ugh, I HAVE to exercise." 
A ton of this is change in lifestyle, not a just a temporary weight loss destination - but a journey.  I have a long way to go - and with a new baby at home (8 weeks), a 3 1/2 year old severe asthmatic, and a husband who is just a big kid himself I can see how letting others needs ahead of yours is easy to do.  But, if you are not healthy and happy then you are not going to be able to help them. 
I also had to think different about food.  I was a very poor child and we did not get dinner or some times a meal for days.  So, I spent the first 30 years of my life making sure I got to eat every meal until I was stuffed.  Now I think, if I eat this in moderation in the long run I get to eat more, because I will live longer.  Seems to help me.  It is really all mental for me.  It was mental when I stopped smoking after almost 10 years.  So, now the new addiction to food and lack of discipline for exercise is mental too.  I am trying to use my stubborn ways to be headstrong for health.
Beside with the kids and the house work and working full time - exercise and meal times become my time to enjoy not doing work or working on something.  It is also relaxing - yes - exercise is relaxing.
Well - best of luck!

by wandmlaw on November 16th 2009 at 12:54 pm

Just to add to what the others are saying, the two things that have helped me is: (1) making sure I track everything I eat without fail; and (2) to enter what I'm going to eat BEFORE I eat it.  With respect to the first point, there was a huge education for me in learning the calorie cost for many foods.  I also find myself almost never snacking because I don't want to have to enter it in.  With respect to the second point, I find that it's easier to stick to reasonable portions when I've pre-entered them on My Plate.  That might just be me, though.  Good luck!
 

by CharityShantell on November 16th 2009 at 1:07 pm

Jschwabe, I thought you might be interested to know that the Runners World quote of the day yesterday was:

The more I thought about what I get to do, the less I realized I had to do. It was just a shift, just a new perspective, just a new and more grateful method for labeling the things in my life. Think about it - if you stopped yourself every single time you were about to say, "I have to" and changed it to "I get to," it might change your entire experience.
-Kristin Armstrong, Mile Markers blog

Lately I've been posting the quote of the day to my food diary.
:o)

by jschwabe on November 17th 2009 at 2:42 am

Charity - that quote described what I was trying to say perfectly.  Thank you for sharing!

by nyeshia on November 17th 2009 at 6:35 am

Thanks everyone for the awesome suggestions. Best of luck to all..We can do it..

by jschwabe on November 17th 2009 at 7:47 am

As far as recipes go - I just learned that plain yogurt can be used for just about anything ... i.e. replacement for butter, sour cream, and milk in baking, on potato dishes, etc.  I was surprised that it tastes more like sour cream and is a little salty - which is great for me as I am a salty person (not sweet).  For whatever reason I assumed it would taste more like vanilla yogurt - who knew!
So, one quick idea is use plain yogurt (which is cheaper) on your potato dishes. to replace sour cream in tacos, as milk or butter cream in baking recipes to reduce the fat content and calories.  You can eat a ton more of it too than those other items so it is more satisfying.  Go to yoplait.com for more ideas... but it was a great eye opener for me.  Healthy food that is yummy!!! 

by jschwabe on November 17th 2009 at 7:50 am

As far as exercise ... there is this thing called the "No Excuses Workout" - it is 15 situps, 15 push ups, 15 lunges, and 15 back extensions.  It takes about 6 minutes.  You can work up to doing this from 6 minutes, to 12, then to 18 etc. 
It works most of the body, does not cost anything, it is quick, and it works.  I am loosing a little from my tummy already ... and I have no excuse for not finding 6 minutes in my day.
Also - take vitamins.  You have to be healthy inside to get healthy looking outside.  And finally water water water water - my skin looks fantastic now that I drink all that water.
Best of luck!

by MissJuicy on November 17th 2009 at 10:08 am

Great yogurt recommendation! I just scored some new recipes I will try :)  Thanks!!!!

by pennieward on November 15th 2009 at 7:36 pm

HI Erin
Prom is so exciting...I can remember the details of that day vividly. I know what it's like once you say to yourself you are going to diet, you suddenly want to eat everything. I try to tell myself the things I can eat and concentrate more on other activities. 60lbs seems like alot to loose in 7 months. Have you already got a dress in mind?
Pennie

by riskybizness02 on November 16th 2009 at 9:38 am

 Dont set your goals too high, remember healthy weight loss can lead to long term weight loss...  60 is a lot, if its burned off through some serious exercise, and eating right and not starving, you never know what your goals can be by April.... Just dont set your sights so high you cant reach them, and it makes you want to binge instead....   take food out of that equation... and turn it into exercise... DDR (dance dance revolution) or WII fitness time.  
Oh, and please remember fresh foods not processed foods, you will be amazed at the progress you will see.  Good LUCK!!!  You are in the right place.

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 11:27 am

What an amazing goal.  I think you might want to set smaller ones at first.  Perhaps 1 pound a week for a month, then 1.5 pounds, then 2 pounds.  It helps cause then you can reduce your caloric intake slower and more gradually and not feel like you are starving.
Water Water water.  Also, milk is an appetite suppressant.  I suggest drinking water as much as you can and milk at dinner times - skim of course and only a 8 oz glass - but if you drink before you eat dinner instead of with dinner you will get less and not feel hungry.
Track track track.  It is amazing to me how much I eat in a day.  I look at the tracking and say wow - I ate a lot of food.  Also, learn portion sizes.  You can eat several potatos and really be full or one thing of french fries and how it both not be enough, have a lot of salt so you retain water, and it is bad for you. 
Try new foods that are good for you so you don't get bored eating just the same old salad.  Prepare to be out of the house or going to a football game with friend, and take bottles of water, quick pieces of fruit, nuts, etc.  Then you will not be tempted for the yucky stuff.
Good luck!  I hope you make your goal - but if you are lighten then than you are now - that is a success story.  Don't let the number fool you into thinking you have failed.  This is a journey not a destination. 

by Jumile on November 15th 2009 at 12:45 pm

Urk! That was far longer than I realised. My apologies to all.

by psymongreen on November 15th 2009 at 1:04 pm

Hiya,
I'm a newbie on here too (less than a week) and want to wish you luck in your challenge. I've got a target of around 66 lbs to go - 2 stone gone so far. It's amazing how quickly it creeps on :-s
I've found the tools on here realy helpful so far
Good luck :o)

by Jumile on November 16th 2009 at 1:59 am

Thanks for wishing me luck!
So when did you start losing your weight? I'm guessing it wasn't 2st in a week. ;)
What kind of approach are you taking? Just calorie restriction or including a fitness regime with it?

by psymongreen on November 16th 2009 at 2:42 am

I started about September last year - had some dental problems so cut out fizzy drinks and lost a stone over a few months. Then had a bit of a health kick  early this year and lost another stone - that's when I started swimming. Unfortunately, I wasn't really paying much attention to what I was eating, so I got stuck at that weight for about 6 months. Now I've realised part of my problem was that I was eating no where near enough calories, so I was constantly in starvation mode. I've increased my daily intake to around 1700 to 1900 dependant on how much exercise I've managed and  have started to use the gym as well as swimming - alternating 5/6 days a week. Seems to be working - as of this morning I've now lost 10 Lbs in 3 weeks :o) 

by riskybizness02 on November 16th 2009 at 9:41 am

That is a key point psymongreen..... STARVATION MODE.... It really does slow you down.  Two healthy snacks in between meals can really boost your metabolism, and help you lose weight... Key work is healthy and low calorie, avoid processed as much as possible for those snacks... too much sugars and garbage in em..  Good luck to all of us... I need to lose about 50 pounds myself. 

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 11:35 am

I have 64lbs left to loose.  I started at 234 and have lost 40 lbs.  It seems like it will take forever, but I have had to learn to make it a journey not a destination and also to be careful about starvation mode as well as I am nursing my dear son and I can't loose too much too fast or it is bad for him.
For me the key was that I am just lazy when it comes to exercise and I had no idea what a portion of anything was.  I would eat until the plate was cleared and then watch TV.  TV is really the devil - it steals your time, steals your fitness, and robs you of time with your family and with exercise.  Cutting down to just an hour a day (yes, we were watching 5 hours on week days and more on weekends) has really helped.
Find the theif in your life.  What it stealing your time and sucking your energy away?  When you find the theif and get them out of your life you will find the time and energy to go on the next journey in your life - the fitness journey.
Best of luck!  We are all on the same ride with you!

by corbinforbes on November 16th 2009 at 3:04 pm

Welcome to the group!

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 11:39 am

If you are loosing weight and not more than 2 pounds a week then a little under goal or over goal is fine.  If you are stuck, you might be starving your body and you really need to get those healthy snacks in to reach the goal.  Everyone is different in how their bodies react.  The calories here are estimates based on a typcial adults with typical this and typical that.  You have to find out what is working for you.
I highly suggest you try to eat your calories.  There are easy healthy snacks to pack in some calories - like 1/4 cup of almonds is over 100 calories!  Did you know a slick of bread is about 100 calories.  One thin slice of lunch meat is 35 calories.  You could have a half of a sandwich with 3 pieces of meat and 1/4 cup of almonds and you are almost at 300 calories.  Neither will fill you up either.
Best of luck!

by pennieward on November 14th 2009 at 7:56 pm

Ok what are the "funny pages"?  I could always use a giggle.

by cherryblossom3 on November 15th 2009 at 9:34 am

Just my term for cyberspace and blogging, or Face Book etc.....  We have to make each other laugh! ;D

by lonnaraechel on November 15th 2009 at 2:49 pm

Hi and welcome!  I was in a near fatal head on collision about 3 yrs ago and gained about 70 lbs. mostly due to immobility as a result and then depression.  I decided recently to take back my life too, but am doing this while working FT as an RN and FT grad student (plus mom and wife).  So far this site has helped me a ton.  My best friend (also an RN) went the gastric bypass route and regrets it due to all of the complications and lifestyle restrictions that go along with it.  I think with will power and desire you will reach your goals without surgical intervention.  I've been on here about 2.5 weeks and have lost 11 lbs so far just with diet and a little exercise.  You can too!!  Good luck to you!!

by cherryblossom3 on November 15th 2009 at 6:19 pm

 Thanks!  It would be nice to keep in touch!  Congratulations on your weight loss!  And recovery from the accident! ;)

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 11:47 am

You two have had some major trauma in your life.  The fact that you are both well and trying to get healthy shows you are strong and have initiative.  I say try it the natural way - it is better on your body.  You are both strong and can do it!!!

by psymongreen on November 15th 2009 at 12:41 pm

Well done :o)
I agree - I've been using this site for about a week and have found it very motivational - especially tracking what I've been eating. I've not made it to the gym in the last week (family issues) but had been alternating between swimming and gym up to then. Keep it up :o)

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 11:52 am

Great job!  I think this site is helpful.  I also feel like bybeebunny is describing me almost exactly.  32 yrs, wfie and mother of two for me.  Similar weight loss goals and starting and ending weight desires.  We can all do it - just remember journey -not a destination.

by corbinforbes on November 14th 2009 at 7:32 am

Welcome to the group!

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 11:58 am

Welcome Pennie!  I too have more than 50 lbs to loose - others do as well.  That is not an admission, but a fact.  It is okay that we are were we are. The great news is that we are all on a journey to somewhere else - hopefully some place healthier.  Hope that you get the support you need to reach your goals.  Best of luck!

by NicolaW on November 14th 2009 at 3:51 pm

It seems a long way but I'm sure you will get there in no time.
Good luck!

by psymongreen on November 15th 2009 at 12:42 pm

Thanks - another 2 lbs this week :o)

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 12:00 pm

Doing great.  Imagine if you loose 2 lbs a week that in just 35 weeks or less than 9 months you will have reached your goal.  Can't make a baby in less than 9 months, and you can't loose 70 lbs in less than 9 months either.  Remember at the end it will be totally worth all the work ... keep up the great work!

by jschwabe on November 13th 2009 at 1:44 am

Good luck!

by corbinforbes on November 13th 2009 at 5:57 am

Welcome to the group!

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 12:01 pm

I just remind myself that going to the gym will give me the energy to complete my day!  It does work eventually. 

by splacek on November 12th 2009 at 9:44 pm

Jjetch -
 
Most of my days when I don't make my calorie goal are travel days.  You are so right about it!  Try to get as close as you can and hit the hotel gym if at all possible.  If you are on an extended trip - pick up some fruits and healthy snacks at a local grocery and keep them in your room.
 
Most importantly, get right back to it when you get home.  And track anyway.  You'll find the information more informative than guilt inducing after a while!

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 12:05 pm

When I traveled a lot - now it is only 2 to 3 times a month - I would bring with me snacks - like nuts or other healthy items so that I could eat good stuff while on the move - even some fruit, veggies cut up -all in my travel bag - enough snacks for the trip.  It is a bit more preparation but worth it when I got to the hotel at 10pm at night.  Also, I did hit the hotel gym.  Now I drive when I can instead of fly (not always possible i know) - but I menu plan as if I am going to be home - check out nearby food places ahead of time and pick what I am going to eat when I am at home and not starving.  Then ask for half portions ... helps - doesn't solve everything but it does help take out the guess work and at least i know what the calories are going to be for the day and I know how much time to be in the gym or just walking the halls of the hotel. 

by kat7ie on November 12th 2009 at 1:31 pm

Hi there! You've already made the biggest step in signing up for this site and asking for help.
 
I started around this time last year at 265 pounds and am down to 209ish. That includes a big break over the summer. Trust me, if I can learn so can you.
 
I started by eating a lot of pre-packaged meals like weight watchers and lean cuisine. It was a good way to become familiar with portion control. Slowly but surely, and after reading a lot of good information in these forums, I began to incorporate fruits, veggies, and whole grains into my diet. I also started cooking with low- and non-fat versions of the old stuff. There are a ton of low-cal recipes online, and any chance you have to move just a LITTLE more, take advantage of it.
 
It's also helpful to set your food diary to public so if you're having trouble people can look at what you've been eating and give advice.
 
You're going to do great! Remember, no one is an expert at this and we all slip sometimes. You just have to NEVER give up.
 

by NicolaW on November 13th 2009 at 2:02 am

Are you using the daily plate on here? I highly recommend you do as it will quickly help point you in the right direction, especially with the amounts.
Good luck, don't forget to check back in often. This is a great place for getting lots of handy hints.
Also, take the lose weight dare, the people there are fantastic!!!

by LilMsSunshine2 on November 13th 2009 at 7:29 am

Tracking your food and weighing-in is a good start. This site is so awesome! It will tell you how many calories you can eat daily to lose the 2lbs per week. That's the first thing I'd recommend. Second is just small steps, if you're a regular soda drinker, try to eliminate or switch to diet. Then for exercise walk 10 mins a day, then 15 next week, etc. It's ALL about small steps. Even do smaller goals like 10lbs! I used to weigh 293 lbs 4 years ago. I lost over half of me, but then regained :-( Because I stopped doing the things above! Stupid! But you CAN do it! Set yourself up for success and don't knock yourself out if you mess up a day, just say tomorrow I'll be back (not wait until next Monday, etc again, haha!)
Best of luck to you!

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 12:13 pm

I agree with Sunshine.  Baby Steps Baby Steps!  You can do it.  Best of luck!!

by corbinforbes on November 11th 2009 at 12:24 pm

Welcome to the group!

by corbinforbes on November 11th 2009 at 12:26 pm

Welcome to the group!

by canadianmom2 on November 11th 2009 at 12:55 pm

Welcome to the group - keep posting!  Moving to a new place might help with the weight loss - no "old location eating".

by sem40 on November 11th 2009 at 3:52 pm

wow! that's great.  new city, new beginnings, hew habits.  nobody knows old you, so, you can be what you want to be without old baggage, including, you can start new, healthy eating and nobody would know that you just started. enjoy new you.
btw, is that's how you see yourself: "uglyrikki" or i missed the joke?

by uglyrikki on November 12th 2009 at 12:06 am

Thanks everyone!
Yeah, new place means new habits, and it's nice, the closest fast food place is like a 10 minute drive away, when the closest farmer's market is down the block. 
Plus, I lived with my parents throughout college, so it feels like I'm away from the people who helped establish these bad eating habits, I love them, but they were the ones who fed me all my life.
And I love Austin, it just gets a little lonely when you don't know anyone. 
 
sem40, you know that show Ugly Betty? sometimes it feels like that fictional character's life mirrors mine...a lot. 

by sem40 on November 12th 2009 at 11:03 am

darling, even ugly betty is not ugly.( i saw the show 1x)   she is the most positive, true and good person in the most superficial world.   it is all in the way you project yourself.  if you feel not sure of yourself, people will dismiss and step over you.  that's why i said that you can create a new you and nobody will know that you were different... 

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 12:14 pm

Rikki - good luck and keep up the sense of humor - it will be key to your continued success!!

by corbinforbes on November 11th 2009 at 12:23 pm

Awesome job!

by sem40 on November 11th 2009 at 4:03 pm

congratulation!!!.  i followed the same ideas in losing weight as you did.  they are simple: no cheating, no slacking, no panicking - just one foot in front of the other day after day.
best of wishes and many more, if you so desire.  good luck!

by riskybizness02 on November 12th 2009 at 6:59 pm

 WOW, TRUE STORY AND JUST WOW!!!  WE CAN BE INSPIRED AND KNOW DETERMINATION IS THE KEY...
AND DISCIPLINE!

by NicolaW on November 13th 2009 at 2:12 am

Job well done! Keep up the fantastic work.

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 12:15 pm

Thank you for the inspiration!  Great job!

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 12:23 pm

I have been off and on the site for a year or so - and we didn't do weekly weigh ins since I have been on - however, I am sure we can get a few of the frequent posters to join in the weekly weigh ins.  What day of the week works for you?  I am willing to do it! I have about the same amount of weight to loose ... I am 194 now and want to get to 130... So... 64lbs.  But I can do it!  :)  50 lbs for you - you can do it too!

by jschwabe on November 16th 2009 at 12:23 pm

I have been off and on the site for a year or so - and we didn't do weekly weigh ins since I have been on - however, I am sure we can get a few of the frequent posters to join in the weekly weigh ins.  What day of the week works for you?  I am willing to do it! I have about the same amount of weight to loose ... I am 194 now and want to get to 130... So... 64lbs.  But I can do it!  :)  50 lbs for you - you can do it too!