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| Totals: | 131,473 | 5,554g | 28,963mg | 241,308mg | 18,719g | 6,383g | 2,119g | 9,136g |
| Averages: | 932 | 39g | 205mg | 1,711mg | 133g | 45g | 15g | 65g |
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well I am so glad I found this site, I struggle to stay motitived, I went as far as to do
the hcg diet what a mistake and alot of money. you lose weight quickly but it is hard to
keep it off. I need to lose 60 pounds I know I can do this.
Hey we've all made diet mistakes, no shame in it, I did the cabbage soup diet years ago. Same deal as the hcg and the other juice diets and a whole bunch of other fads that promise quick results with not a lot of work. There are no short cuts, just eat a little less, exercise more, it's very simple but it takes time and a lot of patience.
Ditto to Brit's comments and Welcome, you've found a great site.
hi i joined here just today coz my doctor says i have to lose 40 lbs or more. Since february 27,2012 i lose 12 lbs already and hoping it would continue to do so. i just d0 2 hrs leisure walking and try to eat as healthy i can be..i just didnt start to measure my foods yet to the limit. coz im taking it slowly. i am stay at home and on my lazy days i just do 20 minutes zumba and some 30 mins walking around the neighbourhood...
I just wanted to announce my official return to the livestrong community! I joined last April and lost around 20 lbs over the course of 3-or-so months. After that I shifted my focus off calorie counting and on to training for a 5k that I particapated in in August. Then my efforts pretty much trailed off... until now. During the long break and many holidays I gained 5lbs back and I'm actually pretty releived and proud that that was all. The fact that I didn't gain it all back tells me that I made some lasting changes to my eating habits and improved my body composition (because less fat, more muscle = improved metabolism!). But there's more work to be done! So, I'm getting back on the Livestrong wagon and am aiming to lose another 20lbs this year, or more! I will be posting my first weigh-in of the year this weekend and am looking forward to getting to know all the new faces out there!
So, we tried spaghetti squash for the first time last night. I liked it better than the
boyband did. He kept saying "It doesn't taste like spaghetti." I kept saying "Its not
supposed to." It does have it own, unique, God-given flavor, which is mild and a little
bit sweet. Personally, for 42 calories and 10 grams of carbs in a cup, I can fall in love
with spaghetti squash. And he can get used to it.
Oh, and I'm down to 285 even. 5 more pounds to mini goal. YAY!
mmmm, I love spaghetti squash! I have the hardest time cutting those things open though, lol.
Slow and steady - herniated disk has healed somewhat. Joined a gym to start uping the
cardio. Now is time to get serious.
Week #12
SW - 210.5 (Dec 2011)
LW - 192.0
CW - 188.2
GW - 140
Slow and steady is the way to go, im right there with ya on that one! good job
3.8 lbs is a HUGE loss, congrats
SW- 217(2/1/12)
LW-199.6
CW-198.6
GW-150
Well, this week has been full of ups and downs. I have been eating decently, but my weight
fluctuations are crazy! I dropped 3 pounds one day, then ever since, it's been slowly
creeping back, half a pound at a time. I have a feeling that it will be more difficult for
me to lose from here on out. I hadn't been doing too much exercise, but stepped it up
starting Sunday. One of my original goals was to get back to running 5k's, so I started
using the couch to 5k program again. walked/ran on sunday, did zumba monday, etc. This
sounds crazy, but can the fact that I am eating so many fewer calories than I used to
affect the weight loss- even with exercising? I thought at least if I kept my metabolism
up and burned off more calories it would help. apparently not.
Your weight can fluctuate from day to day, even throughout the day. Don't weigh yourself every day if you can help it...it will drive you crazy and it's not accurate. Once a week on the same scale at the same time (morning before eating is when I like to weigh) will give you an accurate measure and will help you to keep your sanity!
Regarding your last question - how many calories are you eating? And netting?
While there is a lot of debate about whether or not you should "eat back" calories that you burned, many beleive (including myself) that you should - at least to the point where your net doesn't fall below 1200 (for females). To answer your question, yes it is possible to negatively affect your metabolism by eating too few calories. It is called going into 'starvation mode' which means that your body starts to burn muscle instead of fat to fuel itself and is more likely to hold on to and produce fat whenever it gets a chance (like on cheat meal days). Every body is different (age, body composition, hormones, height) so 1200 might not be the exact amount for you personally but it's probably close. Sometimes it's okay to net on or below that for short-term weight loss, but beyond the first few weeks most will see their progress slow because their metabolism starts to become affected.
Also, it looks to me like you are losing at a pretty good pace! When it comes to longterm weight loss it is very difficult to maintain the pace that you see at the beginning. You've lost almost 20 lbs in 2 months and that's incredible! Give yourself a break from the scale so you don't drive yourself crazy :)
well then, not eating enough calories may be the issue. I started out eating around 1200, and now I am down to 1000-1100 a day.... and that's been like 2-3 weeks now. I have started trying to eat healthier, more calorie packed snacks, but it's really difficult to do when you are not hungry for them. I thought it would help if I exercised more to help my metabolism speed up, but that didn't help. I am trying not to watch the scale too much.... I know it can drive you crazy!
I would try upping your calorie count gradually (like 50-100 more calories a day for a week, then another 50-100 calories a day for the next week, etc.) until your net is in a better place. As far as improving your metabolism goes, I'm pretty sure basic cardio doesn't help much. Strength training and stuff like HIIT helps a ton though. More muscle = more fat burned while you are at rest -aka- a faster metabolism and smaller you.
I started out with the same calorie amounts as you when I first joined last year. The first few weeks were AWESOME because the weight came off so fast! Then it was battling plateau after plateau after that. Eventually I started listening to the "eat more" and "less cardio more muscles" advice I had seen on various forums and found out that it actually worked and made me feel so much better.
I agree with Bonebone24. Eating too few calories coupled with a ton of cardio ( and on top of that not eating back the exercise calories ) is a surefire way to get your body to burn your muscle instead of your fat - downgrading your metabolism and setting yourself up for some rebound weight gain once the low calorie period is over.
an example for someone losing 50lb by super-low calorie dieting :
Start 200lb Lean body mass 140lb fat mass 60lb body fat= 30%
Finish 150lb Lean body mass 110lb fat mass 40lb body fat = 26.6%
This example person did not get a good result because they trashed their metabolism by losing 30lb of the wrong kind of weight ( lean mass rather than fat mass ) so they are likely to yo-yo right back to where they started.
If you want to protect /increase lean mass, eat the right number of calories ( slightly below maintenance so your body doesn't think you are starving it ) , eat 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight daily and strength train with weights that are challenging and progressively increase.
Thanks everyone for the advice and support. I have started eating a little more each day (like 50-150 calories depending on what I normally ate that day) and surprisingly, the scale hasn't changed! I really thought I would gain a pound here or there. The protein thing is going to be very difficult for me. I actively tried yesterday to make sure I ate enough protein and I only ate about half of what I should. Any suggestions?
I have decided that I am still going ot stay with my couch to 5k program, since that was one of my orignal goals, to get back to running races. I plan on cutting back on the zumba so much. I will need to start strength training though!!!! What kind of exercises can you do outside of going to a gym? (I have nothing against gyms, however, I find it easier to work things in my schedule if I can do them at home.) Thanks again!
Hello all - I just joined yesterday and I can't wait to see what the next few weeks has in store. Good luck to all!
good luck to you and glad you joined
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 116,114 | 5,178g | 24,415mg | 209,379mg | 16,770g | 6,048g | 1,899g | 7,857g |
| Averages: | 914 | 41g | 192mg | 1,649mg | 132g | 48g | 15g | 62g |
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Today I decided to make a change. I'm tired of being uncomfortable with my body. I want to be health, active, and enjoy life again! I am currently at 227 lbs and my goal weight is 140 lbs. I got this!!!
And we got your back! :) You can do it!
I am so proud of my weight loss today! I managed to lose 3 last week, and this week I had
a tooth drama, 2 binge eating nights, and more than normal stress at work. I took a deep
breath, stepped on the scale this morning....and I lost 1 pound!!!! I know it doesn't
sound like much, but after last week's drop and the binge eating I just knew i blew it
this week. I am proud of that 1 pound loss! I am getting closer and closer to 169. I am
going to nail 169 by the end of first week in April. I really want to be 159 by the time
we open the pool in May. I am still on track!
BW: 189
LW: 173
TW: 172
Being the shorty that I am at 5'1 I had to readjust my calories down to 1250 and nail my 3
times a week cardio. I know it is only a pound, but I will take it! going to hit the
treadmill hard tonight and chug and puff my through another 1.5 miles. :-D Stay strong
everyone! We can do this!
SW 220
LW 179
CW 176
ok so i had a set back from st. pattys day, but im back on track now
you're back on track and not off totally-----that's all that matters
closing in on that 50lb loss !
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 124,328 | 5,523g | 23,689mg | 258,064mg | 18,676g | 6,558g | 2,208g | 8,487g |
| Averages: | 829 | 37g | 158mg | 1,720mg | 125g | 44g | 15g | 57g |
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I got sick the day after joining here (down with fever, etc). It seems like every time I try to get healthy, I get derailed by getting sick or injured. Hopefully I have gotten that out of the way and can now proceed. I used myplate this week and stayed on track with my caloric goals. I still ate some junk, but I am making more conscious decisions about what/how much I'm going to eat (ie we went to a pizza place for lunch today, and I got a very tasty veggie sandwich instead of greasy pizza). I've logged 9.5 miles in the past 3 days (hiking and walking, with a little run/jog thrown in). My weight has fluctuated this week (lost 5 when sick, regained 2 or 3) but it seems to be holding pretty steady at 2-3 lbs down. I bought some new running shorts and moisture-wicking tops and love them. I think I am going to invest in multiple pairs so that I can't use the "laundry" excuse. I am also going to look for a new scale because mine is not very precise. My goal this week is to continue watching my intake and also to walk every day that I am home during daylight hours (that means every day except for tomorrow, and tomorrow I can buy more shorts and a scale since it will be dark before I get home!)
2 lbs 17th week = 237
A loss is a loss!! The scale is moving down...the right direction! :-) Good job on the loss!
The closer to goal, the harder those pounds seem to want to stick around. Loss is loss, and 2 pounds off when you are so close to goal is EXCELLENT!! Keep positive. You're almost there! =)
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 134,037 | 5,718g | 25,114mg | 242,381mg | 18,443g | 7,066g | 2,174g | 9,043g |
| Averages: | 906 | 39g | 170mg | 1,638mg | 125g | 48g | 15g | 61g |
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SW: 241
LW : 214.8
CW: 214.0
GW: 190
Good job!
yay!
SW: 198
LW: 171.5
CW: 170
GW: unsure
What i know for sure;
it feels so good to feel and see your body react to progress and changes you're making.
first time in my life regarding my weight i am no longer 'chasing a magic number'. what a
revelation---- 
i don't have a set number in my brain that says 'stop when you get to this number' what
i do have is a few numbers regarding more pushups, increasing the size of kettle bell i
use and dropping one more pant size and so on. i am using the scale just like i'm using my
clothes ----and neither of them are determining 'how i feel' on that day or that week. for
me this is about being as fit and healthy as i can possibly be and enjoying this
process.
exercise is a gift i give to my body not a chore i dread and getting stronger as i'm
getting older---wow!!!! that's like icing on a 'birthday cake of life '!!!!!!
Great attitude luv it
Sw; 224
Lw; 203
Cw; 202.2
Gw; 170
I thought I'd been quite good this week but my body seems to disagree! I dropped to 201.2
mid week so I'm a little disappointed, I really hoped to get to 199/200 this week. Oh well
- I guess I should just carry on and see what next week brings. The good news is the
weather's going to beautiful this week for a change so I'll have to make the most of it
and get out for a walk!
It might be a bit of a silly question but I couldn't find much on google about it...does
anyone else get itchy knees during/after cycling? I've been on my exercise bike most days
and after 20 minutes or me left knee itches like CRAZY, mostly on the outside but it can
spread up my thigh and down my shin. :s I'm finding it a bit strange because I never had
this trouble when I used to be fit a few years ago. I trained for 2 hours a day minimum
back then (when I was playing table tennis semi-professionally) but ever since I had to
cut it back a lot due to back problems my knees itch so much!
Could it be a nerve issue, or maybe circulation?
I'm thinking it might be a nerve issue, I've got a disk in my spine pressing on nerves. I was hoping it wasn't that though, that's what made me stop my sports :c Might be time to take a trip to the docs.
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 92,859 | 4,617g | 19,581mg | 168,370mg | 13,366g | 4,604g | 1,304g | 6,196g |
| Averages: | 988 | 49g | 208mg | 1,791mg | 142g | 49g | 14g | 66g |
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this boy scout campout is a true test of my diet. everyone makes too much food, and we can't let it go to waste. i have been OK, not great, not good, but OK with not eating too much. i even avoided popcorn and sugar popcorn over the campfire. it is however a great weekend for camping weather wise.
First Post in 2 Months
SW 256
CW ???
LW 222
GW 196
Too much travel for work this month. Hotels and crazy diet. Stopped tracking for a bit.
Back on track. Long hilly 125K tomorrow .. weigh in after .. or maybe next week :-)
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 98,571 | 4,667g | 22,392mg | 182,320mg | 13,556g | 4,495g | 1,305g | 6,356g |
| Averages: | 1,038 | 49g | 236mg | 1,919mg | 143g | 47g | 14g | 67g |
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Burned 1000 calories today on the stationary bike, AND finally only ate ONE serving of Red Baron's 4 cheese pizza...normally its two, EASILY. Damn the Red Baron for making a fine damn fine frozen pizza!
I thought I should share this with you guys, it's made me and a few of my friends chuckle. I'm an occasional sleepwalker - a few years back I made myself a bacon sandwich and sat eating it before my mum came downstairs and saw me eating it at 3am. I've done a lot of strange things in my sleep but this one is definitely a new one! I must have gone on my exercise bike last night, my total distance meter read 3 miles more than it did the day before! I guess that's a step up from eating bacon sarnies :)
Funny. Good way of burning an extra few hundred calories !
Funny! I do hope your sleep disturbances end soon though.
That's funny and awesome at the same time. I kind of wish I would get up and exercise in my sleep...lol
SW: 243 (feb 22, 2012)
LW: 238.4
CW: 236.6
FGW: 199
Well, I had a loss this week but I've been sick and unable to smell which has made my
appetite go waaaay down. I swear they should invent some kind of discreet noseplug that
you can wear for weight loss. It seems to help me at least! Even though I haven't lost a
bunch yet, my pants are starting to feel looser already. :)
SW 220
LW 214.2
CW 210.2
GW 150 (198 is 1st mini-goal)
I switched my weigh in day from Monday to Friday, and I haven't weighed in almost 2 weeks,
so that 4 lb loss is 2 weeks worth of effort and I am THRILLED!!! I also lost another
1.75" on waist, 1" on hips and another 1/2" on chest. I am so excited!! I used the online
body fat calculator and it appears that I have lost 8.5 lbs of fat and converted another
4.5 lbs to lean body mass! Woo-Hoo!!! On top of all of that, I did my Day 2 of the Couch
to 5K training yesterday and I made it through the entire thing without walking through
any of the jogging sections! Thanks for letting me brag on myself....I know I still have a
long way to go, but I really feel like I can get there this time.
awesome!!!! you rock!!
Very cool. Looks like you've got yourself set up with a sustainable plan, keep with it and you'll get all the way to your goal. Consistency is the key... Glad you are enjoying it !
So happy for you!!! way to go
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 124,030 | 5,306g | 25,037mg | 225,613mg | 17,510g | 5,957g | 1,979g | 8,278g |
| Averages: | 977 | 42g | 197mg | 1,776mg | 138g | 47g | 16g | 65g |
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I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing, I'm looking to lose around 55 pounds. My calorie allowence is 1193 and I always go over, but usually I can burn around 1000 to 1500 to counter act it. Sometimes I have a net of 400 or so and most of the time I just break even or close to it, does that mean I'm going to losing weight? Eventually? And then I feel so bad when I take a day off and go over my daily allowence.
I believe 3,600 calories = 1 pound so you need to burn an additional 500 calories everyday to lose a pound a week. You also need to drink a lot of water and have a balanced diet. Think long term and in one year you should be down 52 pounds! Good luck, this is my objective as well. Needed to lose 75 pounds and I am down 15 already
So that would be like having -500 net calories ever day?
If you open up your food diary we can take a look for you. It's in MyPlate Settings under sharing set it to public
Oh, I didn't even know it was private...lol.
My suggestions - take or leave them - no sugar coating or babying here - just my 2c
1) Try to remove liquid calories and sugary carbs from your diet. That would be the first step. Eat real food to get your calories. Beers and energy drinks are probably the number one cause of issues you are seeing. It's just pure empty sugar calories which will not fill you up at all and just make you crave more junk. The more you get your carbs from natural sources like veggies, fruits, whole grains , and get enough protein, healthy fats etc the healthier and less frustrated you will feel. This is my go-to food list here: http://www.whfoods.com/foodstoc.php Take a peek at food diaries as well, a lot of us have ours public.
If you can't cut the liquid calorie thing way back, losing 55 pounds is going to be extremely challenging. I've nothing against alcohol, I drink alcohol 1-3 days per week myself but it's a tiny tiny percentage of my total calorie intake for the week.
2) Stationary bike. Day after day after day. It's going to get old really quickly, and it's boring as hell and does nothing for your strength or upper body. Vary your exercise routine if you can. The best is a combination of resistance training ( weights ) and cardio. Get outside for exercise if you can. Start a new program in the gym if you have access to one. Take up a new sport or challenge. Buy exercise DVDs if no gym. Make it more fun. Measure your calories with a heart rate monitor - more accurate than guessing or using the LiveStrong estimates.
3) Calorie deficit. I guess your maintenance is 2100 and you are trying to lose 2 lb per week ? That's a pretty aggresive deficit (-1000 calories per day ). That's almost a 50% calorie deficit - If you scale it back to around a 30% deficit to start with it will be easier to stay on the wagon. Try 1400 or 1500 NET ( you can set your own calorie target ) . Try to hit the NET target consistently rather than skipping meals hoping that it will improve your results - it won't. If you are eating healthily at the correct calorie level you should never be hungry. In fact it can be a challenge to eat enough.
Good luck
One thing I have noticed about the myplate calorie counter is that the items are not entirely accurate (some are, and that's great, but you really have to pay attention). Try to make sure that you really know what you are eating and make sure the tracked items match up. I have found items that, say, myplate counts as 240 calories when the package tells me it's 160.. or vice versa. OH, and feeling bad after a binge could be an emotional (guilt) type thing, or it could be your body telling you "UGH you were treating me so nicely lately, why were you mean to me last night?" ;)
Hey guys and gals!
Ok. Currently at 212. Looking to lose roughly 60 pounds. Idealy, 2 pounds per week. I am
an active person half of the time. I walk my dog everyday for about an hour, and seem to
have gotten in the habit of doing interval training for incriments of 2 weeks, with 2
weeks off. I need to get out of that habit. I tend to take breaks from training after I
see results. My last go at training I didnt lose any weight, but I did lose 9 inches.
What has worked for you to lose weight? And feedback would be fantastic!
Cheers!
Welcome! This group is great, everyone is really supportive! Losing 9 inches is amazing! I have similar goals to you. I started at 217, currently at 199. What has helped me greatly so far was eating smaller portions and healthier foods. I stopped drinking "liquid calories" with the exception of some tea occasionally. The daily plate has really helped in making me accountable for what I eat. As far as exercising, I have been doing zumba, which I LOVE! along with walking on the treadmill and using some of the free weights I have at home. Good Luck with the weight loss!
hey!
I started with LS March of last year at 334.6 pounds and i now weigh 265.4. My first goal is 240 sometime in June (earlier would be better!) Whats helped me is the Gym.. and tracking what i eat even when im bad! Ive dropped 5 pant sizes so far, and i cant wait to see what the next few months brings!!
Welcome to the group, everyone here is really nice!
So there was a plate full of canolis for a luncheon today and I just glanced at them as I
walked past. I may have slowed down a tiny bit, but I kept going.
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is a MAJOR victory!! Woo-hoo! :)
Very very impressive......!!!! way to go!!
Hey guys - Here we go!
SW:283
LW: 285.2
CW: 284
GW: 220
I am glad to eb down 1.2 lbs this week. I need to get down further. My aim is to lose 14
lbs in the next month before we go to Florida. Not sure if it will happen, but who knows?
Warmer weather means my body doesnt need to hold on to excess weight. I am happy that I
lost this week, but seriously my body seems to have settled in this range :(
You can do it...have faith in yourself.
SW: 220
LW: 179
CW: 176
GW: 155?
My newest mini goal is to be in the 160s by the beginning of May
I love the idea of mini goals , it seem so much better than thinking I have 89 pound to go as I do, I will have to set one , thank you of the idea as you can tell i'm new lol!
Congrate on the 3 pound lost
I have mini goals of every 10 lbs. Every time I hit a weight with a 0 at the end I celebrate. I even track them in my profile so I can use it as a motivation when I am bummed about non weight loss over a few days.
celebrating frequent sucesses is a proven way to increase the likelyhood that you will stick with any difficult process. I do every 10 lbs or so as well, but I like to celebrate on the 9's. That way I am out of the 180's (0r 190's or 200's or whatever).
Hi, everyone! I finally broke the plateau - I've been near 212 for 4 weeks and weighed in this morning and was 208.2 pounds. I have not been exercising as much, though, so I'm afraid that I'm losing muscle. I'm making sure that I work out as soon as I get home from work tonight so that I don't end up skipping again. It's hard to get back into a rhythm once you stop working out regularly.
Congrats on the loss! I've been in a similar situation for a couple of weeks and I'm hoping to break through the 210's into the 200's this week! I weigh tomorrow, so we'll see. I know what you mean about getting out of the exercise routine. I actually found that if I miss a day I really MISS it, which I never dreamed I'd say!! You'll get back on track in no time. That loss and breaking through of the plateau should be good motivation! :)
congrats!!!!
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| Totals: | 133,463 | 5,870g | 28,026mg | 253,976mg | 19,735g | 7,084g | 2,294g | 9,100g |
| Averages: | 908 | 40g | 191mg | 1,728mg | 134g | 48g | 16g | 62g |
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Im 18 years old, 5'8'' and my starting weight was 206 pounds:/ That was about 5 weeks ago and now I weigh 190 pounds:D My goal is 160 pounds by August! Thats 30 pounds in about 4 1/2 months. You think I can do it? I just need a little advice! Thanks:)
30 pounds in 4 1/2 months is totally doable. That's like 1 1/2 pounds a week. You can do that. Cut down on your calories and excercise. You can do it!!!
Week 1
SW 244
CW 239
well one week down still having issues with eating the right food, and still have alot of
swelling in my legs, but I have faithfully worked out 4 of the 7 days and find that I like
it alot,
SW 217 (2/1/12)
LW 201
CW 199.6
GW- 150
Not much of a change this week, which is slightly disappointing. Not discouraged though,
as I have lost almost 20 pounds in 6 1/2 weeks. I can definitely tell by how loosely my
clothing fits. Is anyone doing a rewards type system with the amount of weight they
lose? My ultimate goal is to be healthy, but I thought maybe by rewarding myself as
I reach my mini goals may be helpful. Any suggestions?
Wow! Almost 20 lbs in under 7 wks is amazing!!! Good for you. As for rewards, I don't have a well thought out plan, but I did tell myself that I would get myself a good heart rate monitor when I lost 10% of my start weight. My loss has been slow, so I'm not even close yet, but I'll get there. I do know from years of doing the weight loss thing that you have to make sure you don't use food as a reward...do something like a new pair of jeans or a spa day or something similar that makes you feel pampered without jeopardizing your progress.
Well, I started my "Couch to 5K" training last night. Yikes!! I did it and it felt great...when it was OVER! I'm going to stick with it since I've committed to doing a 5K with my step-daughter in the fall (nothing like a commitment to someone else to keep yourself motivated). It's weird though, my entire life I've never considered myself a runner and now I'm trying it and regardless of whether I end up loving it or not, the fact that I'm opening myself up to new possibilities is exciting. I am coloring outside the lines and it's great! I will say that getting some of this weight off would definitely make it easier to enjoy the running....right now my "Couch to 5K" training at this weight has me feeling like I'm carrying the couch on my back (and I guess in a way I kinda am). Here's to coloring outside the lines and leaving the couch in the living room!!!
Congrats for giving yourself a new challenge! Someone once told me that you are a runner, even if you run a few steps. Good luck with the program!
Have fun, enjoy the journey. Make sure you get fitted properly for running shoes at a running shop. They are trained to look at your foot strike and determine whether you are neutral, flat footed, need arch support, over-pronate, under-pronate etc etc.
Biggest cause of running injuries is 'winging it' on footwear. I had to change my running shoes many times before I found which ones worked best, and on top of that I needed arch support inserts. Good luck.
Thanks for the tip on getting fitted for running shoes. I certainly don't want to burn out early or get injured because I didn't have the proper shoes!
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 152,217 | 7,356g | 32,251mg | 287,031mg | 23,245g | 7,877g | 2,392g | 10,087g |
| Averages: | 1,008 | 49g | 214mg | 1,901mg | 154g | 52g | 16g | 67g |
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I was thinking earlier about how much more I have to lose... I've also restructed my goal to be something a little healthier for my body. I'm 5'11 and when I started this journey, was 232, today I am 222 (which is disappointing for how long i've been doing it but with the ups and downs, still in the right direction) My realistic goal now is 170, I have 52 more pounds to go. YIKES!
A fellow tall girl! :) I am the same height and have exactly the same goals as you. Don't worry if it's taking time to lose the weight, remember you've made a great step in the right direction and sticking to it is the most important thing! x
A fellow tall girl! :) I am the same height and have exactly the same goals as you. Don't worry if it's taking time to lose the weight, remember you've made a great step in the right direction and sticking to it is the most important thing! x
I'm glad to see another tall lady! It's hard to find shoes huh? haha. How far are you from your goal?
Oh don't get me started on shoes - and trousers that are the right length!
I started at 224, currently at 202. Another 32lb til I'm at my goal, I'm hoping to do it before my graduation, so quite some way to go yet but I'm getting there slowly. :)
SW 220
LW 176
CW 178
oops.. that was all st. pattys day..i had fun though! and now this week i get to work my
fun off hahah
I just want to let you know the support here is Awesome! My husband knew yesterday was my 1st doy on this journey. This wonderful man went out and bought me being the sweet guy that he is lunch...lol A double cheeseburger with extra mayo, large fry and a fried chicken ceasar sald....WHY!!! Lol. I didnt hurt his feelings he was just thinking of the "Old Me" so I didnt say anything. I will sit him down and gently let him know I am no longer eating that "JUNK". He is supportive so he will undersatnd.
Just an idea for you - download the nutrition guides for McDonalds and any other fast food place your family may have in the area. You can print off a couple of pages that have some of your normal orders on them. Highlight them and show your husband saying something like - "wow, I will have to avoid these from now on" This way he sees proof that they are not good for you.
I have all of the national chains downloaded to my phone in case I end up having to eat out. This way I can chose more healthy choices.
That is a really good idea.
Great idea Keameyweb...I will do that!
buddy of mine is on Weight Watchers. He went to a place that did not have their stuff on WW so he just ordered like normal for him. The next morning, after some research, he found that he ate more calories in ONE meal that he is allowed for TWO days. I have been burned at a national chain before, but not to this level. This is the reason I have done this. There are times you will be out to eat, and the more prepared you are the better.
Hi guys,
I just wanted to say I"m new to the group and I look forward to communicating with all of
you in our goals to become more healthy. I have a pretty bad cold going on right now so I
probably won't be working out this week so I'll post the workout I'll be following next
week. My goal is to check in with you guys once a week. Below are some guidelines I want
to follow for this week.
1) Get 7-8 hours of sleep a night
2) Go for at least 4 walks at work
3) Eat all meals at home
4) Consume a healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner with two nutricious snacks
5) Watch no more than 1 1/2 of television a day
6) Learn a new fact a day :)
As of 3/20 my current weight is 280.
Goal Weight is between 175-190.
Welcome!! this is a great group! :)
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| Totals: | 164,621 | 6,549g | 28,834mg | 263,607mg | 21,960g | 8,094g | 2,319g | 9,738g |
| Averages: | 1,016 | 40g | 178mg | 1,627mg | 136g | 50g | 14g | 60g |
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New Guy
posted by Tozmanian on 8:53 pm
So here we are. We don't get any gold stars. The people that love us won't love us any less or more. In my case, I would be considered by most to be an alcoholic. I have been trying to eat better and drink less. Today my doctor put me on Metformin for diabetes and I had been keeping my pre-diabetes under control for 2 years. Sorry, I'm just venting and have no self control.
by kearneyweb on Mar 30, 2012 at 6:33 am
I feel your pain with the self control and food - Something that has helped me is to take snack foods and put them into small ziplock baggies in 1 serving size per bag so I know what I have eaten. It is also easier to stop when the small baggies is empty.
hi im new !
posted by Deadlydame13 on 5:19 pm
here are my stats
cw:185 3/29/12
gw:125-130
by kearneyweb on Mar 30, 2012 at 7:19 am
welcome
I'm back
posted by andread123 on 9:26 am
I lost over 30 pounds about a year and a half ago by using this site, but have since gained it back. So, I'm ba-ack!
Here are my stats:
SW: 206 lbs
LW: 206 lbs
CW: 204.4 lbs
GW: 160 lbs
by cwaldo on Mar 30, 2012 at 10:21 am
glad your back,
Weekly Stats
posted by lydell66 on 6:20 am
Hey guys!
I am back. I apologize for not filling out my info in the past week. I certainly did not feel like i was keeping myself accountable. I am here though still plugging away! Here are my stats:
SW: 283
LW: 284
CW: 283.2
GW: 220
I am getting there! last week was bad actually - my daughter's birthday was last friday and we had like 3 different parties. I am glad that I had a loss though. I was as good as I possibly could be!
by janellablvd on Mar 29, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Big Milestone
posted by jupamann on 1:22 am
Hi, today I reached my first milestone of losing 20lbs. I came much faster than anticipated, but I am not complaining. I need to make sure to stay in track. A couple of things that came as reward:
-Needed to punch a new whole in my belt
-Was able to fit in pants that were very tight
-tons of compliments from family and coworkers
-motivated family and friends to do the same
It feels great!
SW - 269.9 (Jan 2011)
LW - 252.0
CW - 249.9
GW - 199
by coopscoopc on Mar 29, 2012 at 6:22 am
Congrats on hitting your first milestone!!!!
by srs27 on Mar 29, 2012 at 11:56 am
losing the first 20 is so exciting!!!
by cincy1 on Mar 29, 2012 at 5:21 pm
for men it does come much faster----and they never complain---lol
congrats on a great job