20-Somethings - Adios to the 150s & 140s-2

:carrot: Starting us off for round 2 :carrot:

hi ladies!! my comp is all better, woooooppppeeeeee!! no time, will check in tomorrow :wave: hi to all my 140-150ers and welcome newbies :D

I'm saying goodbye this month to the 150s. Finally in 3 years! Onward march!

finally out the 150's!

Happy birthday, LillyLover!

Finally out of the 150's! I cannot wait to say that about the 140's and be at goal <3

Thanks for the birthday love, StephanieM and cat eyes!

I'm afraid to step on the scale tomorrow morning...I had a ribeye and some bread pudding tonight. But it was all so delicious, and for my birthday!

Welcome to the newcomers! This thread has been a great source of motivation :)

So close to the 130s I can taste it! just 1 pound and some change to go! I haven't been in the 130s in a good minute, so I'm pretty excited. Right now I'm wearing 6/7/8, and I have a nice pair of size 5s waiting for the 135 pound mark, and a pair of 4s waiting for 130. So so glad I didn't get rid of my smaller clothes. Even though at some level I didn't have much hope that I'd get to that point, I'm glad I finally got in gear in May and DIDN'T GIVE UP! I guess that's the main thing, not losing your stamina and focus.

I can't believe I started this time again at close to 187 pounds! I'm so thankful for the inspiration I've received here in this forum!

Hopefalls ,Brit, shasha, lillylover and sweetykins, you guys are doing so good to be out of the 150s! The rest of the folks in the thread are coming really close!

stephaniem, you've been an inspiration the entire way (especially as you posted photos), and we have been in the same threads at the same time along the way. Seeing the way you've kept going always helped me to want to keep going, too!

Lillylover- Thanks for the welcome! I am in the same boat as you, my birthday is on Tuesday and we are celebrating my birthday tonight. Pizza, cake, and ice cream. My plan is to eat really clean throughout the day and eat a small meal before everyone comes over for pizza so I only eat one piece *fingers crossed* And I'm hitting up the gym for a hardcore 60 minute cycling class. So hopefully tomorrow when I weigh in it won't be so bad! Hope you had a wonderful birthday!

Fivestone- Thanks for the welcome! It has taken me a very long time to get to this point. When I started my weight loss journey I was 209 pounds- crazy! To know that my goals are within reach is an amazing feeling. I'll be happy to hit 139, my 70 pound weight loss mark. I can't lose TOO much right now, the lowest would be 135 as I've already bought my wedding gown for my wedding in May, and it will need some major alterations as is =]

fivestone, thanks for that! You've been an inspiration to me too! I lose weight slowly compared to you, I remember we met in the 170's thread (wow, over 20 lbs ago!) and you've always been a couple steps ahead. I also liked when I got to move onto a new thread because I would see a familiar face there! It's crazy to think that was 20 lbs ago, and that I've already lost 42. I'm in shock, but I'm so proud of us for sticking to it!

Compared to what we've lost, we only have a small part of our journey left to our goals. I can't wait to see us hit them!

I'm at 152.0 today :D Seeing 154 and above after Thanksgiving and two bad days of eating, I'm glad it's Friday and I'm already back to where I was. Now just these last 12 lbs!

Oh my, 145.8 today...I've been gaining (according to the scale) about a pound a day??

My Accuweight diet materials should be in my mailbox today. Cannot wait for this to be over!!

sweety kins, brit, hopefalls, congrats on getting out of the 150s!! so exciting! glad we can all support one another through the 140s and lower! :)

lillylover and hopefalls, happy bday ladies!!

lillylover u know that’s just water weight. don’t let the scale get u down, just eat cleanly a few days and you’ll see the numbers drop.

hopefalls, i love that you have a game plan for staying on track even tho its ur bday! let us know how it goes...

fivestone, you’re amazing!! your rapid weight loss blows me away!! you’re sooo almost outta here!!! congrats lady :) seriously, i’m a little jealous LOL

stephaniem, where are u in the world that it was thanksgiving? or were u celebrating early? i’m proud of u that u indulged but didn’t let your weight get away from u! as fivestone said, you truly are inspirational. :hug:


OK all, i have a problem... when i go over to my sister’s house, i binge like crazy. she has a 3yr old, so she always has yummy stuff around like fruit snacks and cheesy crackers, etc.

So, hung out w my sis thursday. we went shopping for boots, grabbed lunch, went to a few more shops and a craft store, then grabbed dinner. I ate beautifully all day, healthy foods and within my calories. THEN, we got to her house and i decided i could have one small cookie..... Next thing i knew, i’d eaten a good 12 small cookies, one pouch of fruit snacks, and half a box of reduced fat cheez-its.

i’m not sure why, but when i’m at her place it’s like my brain goes, 'ah well, it’s not that big a deal'. SHE doesn’t eat like that at all. i’m confused and must pay better attn next time i’m there. it’s really important to me that i get this last 20lbs off, but with setbacks like this, i feel like it’s sooo far away.

Hello everyone! I'm gonna jump in here. Today I weighed in at 159.6.

Shasha, in Canada we have our Thanksgiving in October :) Do you think you eat more at her house because you let your guard down? Or maybe that cookie was a trigger food for you. I'm an ex binger and certian things get me going and then I just eat everything.

I'm home right now because I had a little scare at work today. I've never spotted before in between TOM, and I started to last night. I kept seeing it when I peed and wiped, I started to think I was peeing the blood instead.
Long story short the amount of it freaked me out at work, I left early to go to a doctor, scared myself by reading online what it COULD be, waited 2 hours to have my doctor say 'you are not pregnant, and it's probably your birth control because you changed the brand over a week ago'

I'm glad it's not cancer or anything, phew! Being pregnant would have been neat but unexpected (we're waiting until after we move up north and get married).


EDIT: I forgot to say welcome, JennieLovesKisses! It's great to see you here with us :)
I'm not going back to work cus there's only two and a half hours left in the day and it would take me forever to bus back up.

Hubs and I went out to dinner at smokey bones tonight. I tried to choose something that I didn't think was terrible, but I also didn't just stick to a garden salad. I typically allow myself one cheat meal/day (working on getting it down to just one meal) per week. It was a great date because we very rarely go out to eat anymore!

Back on plan tomorrow!

*sigh* cheat meal's! I had to give those up for a whole month to break the habit of them, they always derail me for a few days. My cheat for this month is a peanut butter cup at halloween haha. I hope I can stop at just one, that's what scares me. I might buy some sugar free ones I saw in the store.

151.6! New low! I'm finally back on track after Sunday :) Been getting the Atkins head aches again though. Oh well, I'm almost there!

YAY STEPHANIE!!! :carrot: a new loooooow!!!! so exciting! don’t u love a new low number?? it always makes me want to work really hard! i’m the same way w cheats. i lose a bit of self control when i allow myself to cheat. i don’t know what my deal was at my sister’s the other day, but i do know that i’ve always kinda denied or ignored my binge once i left her place. so now that i’m conscious of it, i hope to mentally prepare myself better the next time i go over there, and see if that helps. it’s always a balancing act isn’t it??

jennieloveskisses, :welcome2: congrats on your loss!!

ok all, i’m going to a house warming bbq today, where my friends are serving hot dogs, hamburgers, and a keg. plus various munchies. ugh. my plan is to eat a small, healthy meal before going over there, and drinking lots of water while i’m there. when i get hungry, i’m going to eat a hamburger with lots of veggies and no bun. wish me luck all! i’ll let u know how if goes...

Great job, everyone!! StephanieM, congrats on the new low! That's always so exciting. You're sooo close to getting out of the 150s. :carrot:

Shasha, I did go back down to 144.6 today, so I know it's just a lot of water weight mumbo jumbo. But it's sooo frustrating! Thanks for the bday wishes too :) Good luck at the bbq today! It's so good that you have a plan, that always helps instead of just trying to resist everything aimlessly.

LindsB, I just had a cheat day on Friday for my birthday dinner...I know how you feel. I have been kind of lackadaisical with my calorie counting this weekend, with all the birthday celebrations and the fact that I'm starting a very strict program this week. Oops.

Have a great start to the week, everyone!!

LillyLover, I have to ask, is that a photo of you? I can't tell if it's a real photo or if it's a model hehe.

Great job on getting your weight back down! Those 'whoops' or planned cheats suck for the gains they cause, but I always find my weight drops down nice after one. It's like a little kick start for weight loss.

Shasha, it is exciting! I'm being bad and having a whiskey and diet coke right now, not really supposed to have alcohol on Induction but it's been a tough day, haha. I work in a call center dealing with difficult situations, today they had me taking regular customer care calls. Normal people are so nice! But they still get the same nuts that we do (they have to get through them first, before they get to MY dept).

I'm hoping my weight looks good tomorrow :) I snuck a peek at the scale and saw 151.4 :3

StephanieM, if that photo was of me I would be incredibly happy. Unfortunately, that is a model in a Louis Vuitton ad!! I'm quite flattered that you would think that's me haha.

I got a Subway sandwich for dinner...I ate it waaay to fast. It was so delicious though! Tuesday is my official start day for my uber-diet. No Subway or anything except fruit/veg or milk/yogurt for about a month!!

Hi ladies.
I reeeeeeally need to stop having cheats! I do really well all day and then SOMETHING always throws me off at the last minute and its SO annoying. I always regret it the next day.
I'm back down to 150 which is good (I'd gone all the way back up to 152 last week) but I want to be back in the 140s now please! And my goal is for 130s by Christmas :)
Definitely going to start posting on here more often as it's what seems to keep me no track most...
So. Today: porridge for breakfast, tomato soup, two crackerbreads and a yoghurt for lunch, fish and broccoli and peas for dinner. And I have a 2h body-conditioning/dance class this morning, plus a half hour walk to my friend's house this afternoon so there's my exercise for the day!
Hope everyone's having a good day :)

Hey katylil! Cheat days for me always end in a gain that it takes at least a week to recover from. We've been talking about it the last few days :)

And you know what I did? I cheated last night. I had a whiskey and diet coke, I'm not supposed to drink on Induction. My reward is 152.0, my time with the 151's was short lived. I even saw 151.4 when I took a peek after work. Then a friend came over from out of town (without notice) and I ate bad all night.

Guess I'll have to learn to be self concious more!

159.4...up 2.2 lbs from last week. Pretty sure its water weight from TOM looming, but still disappointing.

my TOM should be rearing her ugly head in the next couple of days. I have at least done a pretty good job at holding off my cravings for the most part! I'm happy about that but feel heavy this morning. I am trying really hard to pound through the water to get rid of some of this sodium from my crappy eating yesterday. RAWR.

Ahhh I haven't updated in a while. You all seem to be doing FABULOUS! Kudos to you all :)

I have 1.5 lbs till i'm out of the 140s...I need to be out by the end of the month gotdmnit! lol...
But I'm happy that I've been losing. Since Oct. 2nd I've lost 5 lbs!

I'm at 145 flat today...I seem to plateau when I stop strict calorie counting, so I guess that's a good sign for whenever I want to start maintaining. But I'm not there yet!!

Keep it going ladies, Halloween is just around the corner and I don't know about you, but I have a cute costume that I would like to look good in!

Lilly- what are you going as for Halloween??

I got a sailor outfit. I think it's really cute, and it's the right amount of scandalous without being vulgar. I'm excited about it!

That sounds super cute! Hubs is going to be Richard Simmons and I am going to be an 80's workout gal....I agreed to it simply because hubs as richard nearly makes me pee my pants! I would have rather gone with something a little cuter, but I think it's worth the sacrifice!

I wanted to be Snookie and gel up my fiance's hair like Pauly D and do fake tans, but he said no :( hahaha.

I don't have a costume planned this year, which sucks because last year I was in the 180's buying a plus sized one. It would be nice to at least costume shop and see what I fit into.

As a treat I am buying new jeans tomorrow! Believe it or not, I'm still wearing jeans from the start. (actually, I think the two I wear mainly are from the 180's.) I don't know what size I am, and won't be shocked if it's a 9 or a 11. I was a 13 or more before. I have big hips and thighs so I don't expect much but it's still exciting!

One pair I still have is the stretchy kind (helps when your obese!) so they've shrunk with me, but are finally now getting baggy. The other pair is starting to look a little ridiculous on me haha.

This is a treat I am allowing myself because.... I snuck a peek at my weight today and saw 150.4!!! 10 lbs from goal :D

Wow Stephanie! You totally deserve a new pair of jeans! You are doing GREAT!

Congrats, Stephanie M!!!

As for me, um, can we say whoooosh? I knew I had been eating a little less than I should lately (I've been pretty busy!) and exercising more and more, but I wasn't expecting this! I kept getting on and off my scale and checking it, but it's been accurate since I've had it, so I don't think it would magically go wonky...

So! It's off to the 130s thread for me! I'm thinking that I'll hit goal in another 10 pounds, but I may adjust my goal when I get there...

Take care, guys! See you in the next thread!

I'm going to join you all in here. My current weight is 147. I joined the site at the beginning of the year and had great success with all the support I got. Life got busy with my kids and I didn't have as much time to spend getting on here and I also slacked off a bit on my eating and exercising. Ok, well..I slacked off alot! Thankfully I haven't gained anything back and at least I know now that I won't have any problem maintaining when I'm finally done losing. I plan on starting my running program up again next week in the effort to lose my last 10 lbs or so...

Ohmygod well done fivestone!!!!!!! O.o
wow!!! can I ask what food/exercise programme you're following?!

katylil, I believe she just eats right and does a lot of jogging and walking around the trails near her place :)

That being said, I have a beautiful large park with awesome trails near my place, I don't know why I don't do that more! My fiance even said he's been going down there walking and it's really nice (I should know, I've been walking those trails since I've been a kid, I grew up just a block away from where we live)

Thanks Fivestone and LindsB! Usually I see lows mid day, but my morning weigh in is the official one. I'm going to need a drum roll here because...

150.2 this morning! I love it when I'm on a roll :) After only losing 5 lbs a month for MONTHS, it's nice to see my patience is being rewarded now with awesome weight loss! I have a trip up North to see my fiance's family and his daughter in mid Nov. We were last there in July and I had lost 20 lbs since I saw them, his mom noticed and it felt good. I was 166 at the time trying desperately to see 165 (and then later skipped past it completely to 163)

In five more lbs it will be another 20 lbs, so it'd be neat if they noticed again!

StephanieM, CONGRATSSS!!! That has to be so exciting!!

Fivestone, I'm hoping to be in your position by Halloween :)

I weighed in at 144 flat this morning. One pound down!

Lilly- how is your new diet plan?!

Thanks, guys!!!

StephanieM, you are absolutely right about my diet plan. I was so, so, so sick of how I was looking and how uncomfortable I felt inside my own skin, so I decided that I had to change, no matter what! I don't really count calories -- I sort of mentally keep an idea of them in my head. I started changing the way I cook. I am a fairly new wife (married just over a year), and I'm a housewife, so I had time to experiment and find healthy, but tasty recipes. (I NEVER cooked before I got married. OK, maybe once a year.) And obviously, the housewife schedule is very conducive to getting in plenty of exercise.

I have a fair amount of housework and other necessary things to do, but I can pretty much -- most of the time -- work in exercise very often... and I do love the trails near my house. I can see the mountains and beautiful valleys and it's hard not to want to go as often as I can! The air is so fresh, and the people you meet along the trail so friendly.

Another thing about the food is working in veggies as much as I can, with lean meat or beans added. I often switch up styles -- mexican, asian, traditional austrian/german dishes with a bit of a healthy twist. My husband loves that they're healthy, yet taste good, and along with the exercise he gets walking to the train, and walking to work from the train station (and riding the stationary bike here at home), he's lost about 40 pounds since May, as well.

I'm not going to say that I don't have my treats, but I'm more than happy to jump out on the trail or run through our town to offset the indulgence. It can be even something as simple as walking to the ATM, the post office, and to the market and then walking back the long way up the hill. And, of course, the more progress I see, the more I want to make...

But yes. I do have more time at my disposal than someone who works a lot of hours or has kids (I used to work 10-11 hours a day in construction work, as a welder/pipefitter, and if it weren't such physical labour, I never would have managed to work in exercise!) But now, my lifestyle is different, and I'm now using that to my advantage, instead of just sitting around eating and watching TV after doing housework (although I never really imagined myself being a housewife, after doing such physical, "manly" work... it took a while, but I've learned to enjoy being more domestic!)

Anyway, thank you guys for all the inspiration you have provided. I'm not kidding when I say that coming in here and seeing all the progress you've made keeps me motivated, especially when I've wanted to fall back into my old habits. I really like this thread especially, because I feel like it gave me that big push I needed to move really close to my goal. In fact, this thread is a lot more active than the 130s thread, so I still might lurk around just to see the progress that you guys are making. :)

LindsB, my diet is going pretty well! I really don't feel hungry, which I find impressive. I am also maintaining a pretty good energy level, which I was worried about. I've had two days where all I can have is milk and yogurt, but tomorrow is a vegetable day, and I'm excited to be able to eat "real" food!

Fivestone, what a great story! It's so inspirational, and I really can't wait to get back into the 130s [and maybe even the 120s!]. Do stick around, your encouragement is appreciated!

OMG fivestone congratulations on the weight loss!! And I see everyone else is doing great as well.. I am avoiding the scale these last few days.. I guess I'll see if I made any progress first thing tomorrow morning..

fivestone, the reason you inspire me so much is that you were heavier than I was when we first met but have just zoomed past me over the months. I feel like I have someone to try and keep up with and it keeps me going! I know I don't want to be as light as some of you here (I'm getting kinda bony as it is, and I'm naturally curvy), but seeing you all progress makes me feel like we're all running along a road together.

I asked a girl on here to be an accountability buddy with me once, and she gave up once she saw the 160's. I pleaded with her to stay and keep at it and it made me really sad to see her go. (I've seen her lurking around since and unfortunately she's at a higher weight then before) Ever since then I've been scared of accountability buddy commitments. What if they leave me again?

That's why this thread is so great, and why I love you guys so much!

LillyLover, I know the diet your talking about, I lurk the bead diet thread all the time because I'm curious about peoples experiences and how they react (I spent a day going through the whole thing when I first started lurking). It fascinates me, but it's not for me personally. I'm glad your doing well on it though! I hope it works out for you :)

Oooh, and I got jeans today. I got three pairs, one in 29, 30, and 31. According to conversion charts it's between an 8-10. I'm happy with that, an 8 is good enough for me! I was a 13+ when I started out. I didn't want to have to start shopping in plus sized stores and that's one of the things that got me to turn my life around. I have big hips, so I don't think I'll ever be a size four or anything like that, I'd be happy with just a 8 :)

Hi! I haven't posted in here much, but I'm still trying to get out of the 150's! I weighed in at 153 on Friday, I'm hoping to lose a pound by this coming Friday. :carrot:

Pint- we are similar sized!!! Welcome!

142.4 today!! New low!!

Lilly- that's awesome!!!! :broc: Your new diet must be working so far! Honestly I don't think I've seen 142 since my soph year of college...I then at one point was actually all the way down to 127. When I started college I weighed 133....I need to figure out what I want my "final" goal to be, but for now I'll keep it where it is...i suppose.

Congrats Lilly! Welcome back Pint Sized Terror :) LindsB, goal weight is a struggle for me too. I'm on the fence about how happy I am at this weight so I'm going to go to 140 still, but I have a friend who's my height and 113 lbs and thinks I should go for 130 (I think I might look funny at that weight based on my body structure)

Weigh in today is 150.0, new low! I kept jumping on and off the scale with my glasses off and then putting them back on to see if I could perhaps see 149, but it didn't happen haha.

I had an awesome realization today! I've lost 44 and a half lbs and I still have double D's that I started out with! I was kinda hoping they would get a bit smaller, when you have a big chest your clothing choices are limited because a flatter girl can get away with showing more without looking skanky. But now that I think about it, I'm glad they didn't. At this size they probably would have done the ol' 'tennis ball in the bottom of a sock' thing that I hear others talking about here.

I'm finding so much more to be happy about these days :) Life just seems so much less stressful when your at a healthier weight and you can focus on other things. I'm soooo looking forward to maintenance (which will be calorie counting and weight lifting once or twice a week). I think that's a pretty good plan, but we'll have to see :)

Glad you guys are doing great. I'm disappointed..Still no weight loss. My ticker shows 147 but I'm actually 147.7 (this morning) exactly the same as two weeks ago..I work out 4 times a week.. This is so frustrating;(

Hi everyone! I'm joining you today. I'm determined to get back into the 130's, where I was a year ago... I'm 100% committed! I don't know exactly what I weigh right now, 150 is just a guess, my scale's batteries have been dead for a few months... but I'm buyin a new one tonight when I get off work.

Stephanie- I was 147 for my wedding and I did a destination wedding so I was in a bikini in front of all my friends and family for about a week and i felt really good about my body....I know I will look even better in the high 130's, but who knows! I guess I'll have to wait and see! I am dying just to get back to 147...why does it feel so far away?

Welcome to the newcomers!! I'm so excited that our group here is getting bigger.

LindsB, I desperately want to be able to wear a bikini when I'm in Australia next semester. That is one of my big motivations for losing weight! I absolutely must get there. I need to get to 120 by about Valentine's Day.

StephanieM, so glad the girls are still with you :) I'm not gonna lie, I'm afraid of the same thing. However, I've always had big boobs, so they'll probably stick around at about a C cup, which I think is the perfect big-but-not-scary size for my frame. Congrats on your outlook on life! I've noticed that I'm happier too. Life is just more fun now, isn't it?

Well, I weigh EXACTLY the same as I did yesterday: 142.4! I'm kind of frustrated about it, but maybe this is setting me up for a whoosh? The plan I'm on does say to only weigh every other day, so maybe I should stop weighing daily? I love keeping track of my daily progress, though...

I'm officially weighing in at .2 more than yesterday LillyLover, I find it frustrates me a bit too. I'm letting it slide this morning though, yesterday I weighed myself before my shower and after I had worked out and saw 149.2!

My weight can say whatever it wants this morning, I know I saw the 149's!

It does make life easier when you don't have to worry about your weight as much, it gives you more time to focus on skin, hair and nails ;)

Going to Australia sounds fun! It gives you something to work for :)

LindsB, a destination wedding sounds fun but super expensive! My fiance and I are torn because his family lives a 9 hour drive away from where we are right now, and my family is all around us. We are thinking of having two small weddings instead, one here, then move up north and have another one there.

Stephanie- it was actually much less expensive. We had abut 20 guests, but they paid their own way. We also had a traditional reception back home though that was rather costly.


The first place I lose weight is in my "girls"...and there were not big to begin with lol! :(

I weighed myself with my new scale this morning and I actually weighed almost 7 lbs more than I thought I did so that was a huge disapointment for me! But it was also more motivation. THe girls at work bought breakfast pizzas this morning and I couldn't resist temptation so I had a couple slices, even though I already ate breakfast. :( I already have my lunch and dinner planned though so they should balance out my morning slip up.

LillyLover - In the past I found that if I weighed myself everyday, instead of once a week or every other day, I was more careful with what I ate and how I exercised and I think it actually helped me lose more than anything else.

Soooo...I just wanted a sprite REALLY bad (I have cut soda almost completely out of my diet)...money in hand..walking towards the vending machine and I was like okay No way, so i put the money down and filled up my water cup! :cheer:

Good work!! :carrot: You have way more willpower than I do!

Way to go on resisting!! I have the hardest time telling myself "NO," so a restricted diet is definitely an uphill battle for me!

sometimes telling myself no is easier than the guilt trip I give myself afterwards... :frypan:

Doesn't it feel good when you do, though?

'No peanut butter cups, not today!' *cocky grin*

140.6 today!!! WAHHH!!! I really do not remember the last time I was at 140...probably my sophomore year of high school.

WHOOOHOOO LILLY! That's awesome! (sometimes when your weight doesn't change, you get a nice whoosh like that!)

My weight is still 150.2. It's as if my body wants to stay here. Looking in the mirror I'm wondering if I should start maintenance but I agreed I'd try really hard for at least another two months and see how that changes things. (I did see 149.2 during the day on Wednesday)

Or maybe it's because I've been on my period twice this month, second one still going. They gave me new birth control and it's making my period all messed up. I have cranky symptoms and my tummy feels slightly puffy so it could just be that I'm retaining water right now.

Lilly- congrats! That's awesome!

Stephanie- i am switching to a new pill on Sunday! I hope it goes okay.

I stayed off the scale this week because its TOM and I didn't want to get discouraged with any water retention weight, etc (I don't deal well will fluctuations just yet, that is a battle for November). On a positive note, I feel pretty good in my jeans today. I've done a really good job with getting my workouts and EXTRA ones in this week. I got my 3 extras that I set the goal for and I am adding a 4th extra today as I am going to run approx 3.1ish miles at lunch. Woot! Still hangin in there....

it's awesome to see how much you guys have progressed since i posted here. i'm only 5 lbs away from saying bye, and it feels like i just said hello a few weeks ago.

You can still hang around here if you want, therex :) I hear the 130's thread is really inactive/non existant.

LindsB, good job on the extra work outs! I need to get in more than one a week haha. I've been really lazy, I used to be in the gym an hour and a half four times a week.

Let's do this!!! I'm so ready to move out of the 140s for good!!!

148.8!

I can never stay mad at my weight for long, it always gives me a whoosh after a stall. It's like a relationship, it's all about the give and take ;)

8.8 lbs to goal! Whee! 3.8 to a healthy bmi!

Agh well ladies, I completely fell of the diet boat and majorly sabotaged my diet last night. I'm back to 142...which is still a net loss for the week, but I'm really disappointed that I did that. I just got swept up in the fun night with my friends, I guess. SO CLOSE THOUGH, so close!! Hope you ladies are having more self-restraint than I am, it seems like you all are based on your posts here!

I'm in you boat Lilly... I had a peanut butter cup tonight! 8 carbs, it was a mini one.

No sugar in a long time, then having that has given me an upset tummy. I know I'll probably see it on the scale. I'm gonna go post a '10 lbs to goal thread' with some progress pics in the mini goal forum, I'll post back with the link when I'm done! I can't believe it!

EDIT:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/mini-goal-photo-album/215600-10-lbs-left-goal-almost-normal-bmi.html#post3535492

There you go guys!

Just poppin' in to say: Stephanie, DAMN! You look really hot in your new avatar pic!! :thumbs up:

I agree! StephanieM, you look faaabulous!

I weighed in at 141 today--I'm happy with that! Only one pound away from my pre-cheat weight. I'm also on the cusp of a healthy BMI! The only thing I'm disappointed at is that I should be in the 130s by now, if I hadn't epically cheated Friday night.

Weighed in this morning at 139.5 lbs!!!
Barely out of the 140s but out :)

147.4 today...sooo close to goal..but im definitely going for 140

Thats awesome Brit! You've come a LONG way..woooow :)

Thanks Lilly and Fivestone!

My fiance lovingly said he liked that photo because I looked like a *ahem* 'Ho'. But we have the kind of relationship where we put each other down for fun, and no one takes anything seriouslly, haha. (You should hear what I call him!)

Congrats highcidity! Looks like everyones getting to the 130's!

Same with you Brit! You have come a long way!

Brit- I love your "taking it 5lbs at a time" in your siggy. Sometimes goal seems so far away, but I think if I chip away 5lbs at a time it seems less difficult!

I think we're posed to have a great week, y'all! Everyone seems to be right at the border of a new decade (I don't know what else to call it??) of pounds! Unless you're StephanieM, who is just ahead of the game ;)

I cannot wait to see the 140's again! I still cannot believe that I let myself slip back into the 150's after my wedding in May! I was feeling so good in the 140's...even if it was the high 140's.

I am dying to see a loss at my weigh in on Friday morning since I didn't weigh last week.

For the month of November I am going to weigh every day...that should be interesting, but I am doing it to help myself get over the daily weight fluctuations and be more accountable.

I love your ticker Linds! It's so cute! Makes me want to make that Atkins friendly pumpkin pie again, yum.

Lilly, I'm just catching up now! I've been on this site for a year (minus four months when I took a break). It took me this long to find something that makes me lose quicker than a few lbs a month haha.


EDIT: Ooh yeah, 148.8 this morning. I was 149.2 yesterday and 148.8 the day before. It's nice to know the loss is real!

Stephanie- Thanks! I was excited to finally get my ticker! You are continuing to make great progress! Awesome! It def. makes me want to consider Atkins a little more, but I just really don't think it is a diet I can maintain long term...I may need to grab the book at the library and see what I think after reading it.

I don't post anything too often but I read all yours everyday... you guys are all doing so good and it's really inspiring for me. Keep up the good work ladies! I'm down 4 lbs from last monday just watching my sugar and carb intake - I've almost completely cut out pop.

Stephanie, congraaaats!!

Tonimaroni2, 4 pounds is a lot for a week. Great job!

LindsB, I've been weighing myself every day for about a month and keeping track using this website: http://www.fourmilab.ch/hackdiet/comptools.html

I don't follow the Hacker's Diet anymore, but the weight tracking chart is really cool, I think. It's an interesting way of viewing weight loss. I really like visuals, and the graph keeps me motivated because I see the weight going down. You can even put in a goal weight that you want to have by a certain date, and it'll draw a line on the graph to gauge where you should be on any given date to meet that goal.

I'm at 140.6 today! Only down by 0.4, but seeing that 140 is a thrill for me. Still disappointed that I was at this level three days ago and could be lower by now, but i'll take it!

Lilly- Thanks for the website! I'll def. have to check it out!

Linds, Atkins is a little difficult, but there are so many recipes you can have that taste delicious. I had a mock danish a bit ago, Atkins friendly. It's egg, cream cheese, a bit of vanilla, splenda and cinnamon. It was soooo delicious.

It's high fat, low carb. You just have to eat good, healthy fats.

I won't have to eat like this for ever, closer to goal or at goal I'm going to slowly start increasing carbs. You can even add in fruit, nuts, and healthy grains. It's just you build up to it.

I cheat too. I drink whiskey and diet cokes, it's 0 carb but it slows down the fat burning. I even had a peanut butter cup a few days ago. It's just that you have to spread your cheats out and not let them turn into 'all the time things'

It's a lot of trial and error and balance. It's taken me a year to find a consistant balance.

tonimaroni, congrats on a huge loss! That's epic! 4 lbs in one week! Keep up the work!

Lilly, it's good you can learn to move on from a cheat. Yes it slows us down, but we don't let it slow us down permanently! It'll take longer to get to goal each time it happens and as long as your aware of that, I don't see it being a huge problem :)

Thanks, Stephanie!

Well, it's my 20th day on 3FC...can't wait to finally be able to have a ticker!! I've been looking at everyone else's with deep envy :D

I dream of being in the 140s! It's funny, because right now I'm at the weight I used to be at while in high school, but my body does NOT look like it did back then :-( Makes me a sad woman. Darn babies will ruin a girl's figure, but they're worth it.

I'm hopping on board this thread...it's nice to stay accountable!

VERY annoyed. The scale is up .4oz this morning from before TOM. I hate it! It makes me want to give up. It's like I play around with the same 2-3 pounds for a whole month before they are finally gone. I am seriously working my butt of! I feel like it is all for nothing this morning. I'm hoping for a better attitude later :( :devil:

Welcome, trying2doitall! I think we're a great crowd here, glad to have you :)

LindsB, I think I'm having the same problem. Weighed in at 140.2, only down like 0.4 from yesterday. My body refuses to let go and just move into the 130s!! My TOM should be coming within the next week...sometimes being a girl stinks.

Welcome trying2doitall! This thread is great for accountability!

LindsB, what kind of eating program do you follow? I know you work out a ton but diets really are 80% what you eat and 20% exercise. Are you a calorie counter? If so you may want to check that your getting your calories from the best possibly places. I was a calorie counter, but with the wrong foods I wouldn't lose.

Lilly, a loss is still a loss! And a loss before TOM is always nice because there's usually a woosh after it where your weight drops a little more.

Speaking of TOM, I'm tired of having mine. I thought this spotting business would be over with in a couple days but I've had my regular period this month and now this extra one for about two weeks. It's making it hard because I'm getting thin except my tummy and I don't know if it's bloat or if I need to work harder. On a weird note, my fiance and I are getting busy about 3 times more then what we normally do and I've heard guys are attracted to you subconciouslly while your on it because you smell like your in baby making mode haha.

They think the spotting is due to new birth control, but some days it seems like a full out period and I want it to end! It makes me a little grumpy too.

But I'm at 148.4 this morning so I am officially at 46 lbs lost. It's slower because I have little cheats about once a week and I know that will slow me down but I'm cool with that. I'm still losing quicker then before I went on Atkins.

I'm getting weird about my tummy though, paranoid about stretch marks, possibly lose skin, etc. I use bio oil and firming lotion and wear a body shaper at home to hold everything in, in the hopes that if it is loose skin it will get a bit tighter. I heard people who've given birth or had lipo wear body shapers to get their tummy back into place and I did lose a fair amount of weight so I'm thinking I can at least try it.

hey everyone,
I just joined this thread and i am also hoping to be below the 140's.

Stephanie- I have been doing more of calorie approximating and making sure I am eating healthily, etc. It has worked for me in the past to lose about 1lb per week. I have decided I am going to start counting/writing everything down from now until Thanksgiving and see how that works for me. I think I need to come in around 1,500-1,700 cals per day.

147.8... Finally the scale loves me again :)

I wish I could keep up more with you ladies but law school is ruining my life...however its not ruining my waistline and thats all that matters

Good morning girls. Was 158.8 on Monday (I'm one of those odd weekly-weighers) :) I started P90X on Monday, not sure what that is going to do with my weigh ins. I have noticed an odd pattern with my weight. I will have a pretty good drop one week (about 2.5 lbs) then go up around a pound the next week, the stay about even for 2 weeks or so, then drop another big number. I think it is keeping my averages around 1.25 lbs a week, but it can be very discouraging as it feels like i'm stalling every month.

Congrats on your weight loss Jenn! I weighed in today at 142 lbs. Can't wait to get below 140! Havent seen that number in ages!

Haley- you are doing great! Hang in there with school and stop by when you can! :hug:

My .4oz came back off, but nothing more at this point. I am hoping to be down more by Friday. I am counting calories on paper now. I'm going to see if that helps the scale move any more than my approximations.

Great job, everyone!! Losing weight with a group of people is such a new thing to me, and I love this. It's so motivating and inspirational!

So, I'm down to 139.2 today!!! I'm soooo excited. I'm still sticking around in this group though, if that's ok with you guys, because I think you all are fabulous! Plus, you never know, I could come back into the 140s. But hopefully not! ;)

I should be losing more based on the diet that I'm on, but my TOM usually comes around the first of the month so I'm assuming [aka hoping] that this is why my weight is soooo slow in coming off right now.

Haley, that's awesome! Stay strong!

jenn, I weigh daily so I can see how and when I get those spikes and drops and compare it to my food journal. It's helped me figure a lot out about how my body reacts to certian things. But I also understand some people get discouraged from our natural highs and lows (well just the highs) so thats why they weigh weekly.

Lose25, that's awesome! I love your profile pic too :) I think I've seen you in the bead thread with Lilly, right? (I'm a lurker of that one, it's always made me curious)

Linds, I used to just tally it in my head but I find it is easy to let little things get away from you (spreads, sauces, drinks etc) That's when I was stalling back in Sept.

Congrats Lilly! Maybe I should reset my goal to 139 just to see what it's like ;) haha

Yesterday I cheated epically! I knew I was going to so I ate well all day, I knew it would have an affect on my weight. I just didn't know it would be a loss! 147.8! I'll probably shift back up tomorrow though, my bodies about a day behind in showing cheats for highs and good work out sessions for lows. I had blackened cajun chicken with veggies and a ceasar salad with no croutons. I don't know what they put in the chicken mix so I wasn't sure if I was cheating with that. I do know the bottle of wine my friend and I drank was a huge cheat, and same with the khalua and coffee covered in whip cream and a sugar rim, and then the trip to the starbucks I used to work out. Nothing like going back to your old work place thinner then ever but pretty drunk haha. I got a long dopio with white mocha syrup and put cream in it.

It was a delicious night! I'm glad I let myself go, almost a little too much because there was a point I had a cigarette. I came home and told my fiance because I felt guilty, haha. Then while drunk I tried to lift weights, hehe. It was fun!

Stephanie it sounds like you had a really fun night!!! gotta love that! every now and then it’s good to get out there and take a break. but i love that even while drunk your mind was on weight loss, and you are back on track and back posting today! that’s the way it’s done folks ;)

i FINALLY have the computer back for good now!! it’s done being serviced, and mac assures us it’s A-OK! yaaaaaaayyy

i’ve been pretty strict lately, and it’s paying off. 147.2 this morning! which is the LOWEST i’ve been in i don’t even know how long! probably since my freshmen yr of college (9 yrs ago)!!! and i get to add another queen to my sig :) it’s gonna be a good day!

Steph: Yes i am in the bead thread just til i get some stubborn weight off then i am back on my old plan for a while. Thanks you can take that picture if you like.

Lilly Congratulations! Really proud of you.

Evveryone else: ALso congratualtions on your weight loss and keep at it!!

Hey Shasha! I'm glad your back! You are always friendly and keep the thread upbeat :)

On that note, I may not be around as much now! My life is going through a lot of changes right now, and boy am I glad I have lost most of the weight first because this will make this all easier.

I'm sure you know I'm engaged by my talk about my fiance, we've been together over 3 years and he asked me to marry him this past March. When he asked we decided we would wait about two years to get married and just enjoy our engagement. Every four months we take vacation up North to Prince George to see his family and daughter, so we got a chance to celebrate the engagement with them.

Fast forward to summer, it was vacation time again, and it's at the point where him and I have decided we want to move there. He wants to be with her full time, I would like more opportunities for us to build a relationship, and I have NEVER lived anywhere but here. I've been living on the same bus route since I was a child! I think a change and going out of my comfort zone would be good, I did it with eating better and exercise, right?

This last while we've been talking about the fact that my grandma would be too old to travel up there for a wedding, and it would be too expensive to get the two families together. So we decided we will have a small ceremony and reception here in the lower mainland, then another reception up north for his family.

Now he wants to move up before Feb 21st, his daughters 7th birthday, which pushes things up greatly! So this is my to do list for the next 6 months:

-Plan a wedding in 3 months (it's small so I'm not thinking it will be so bad)
-Save a TON of money
-Do this while making it through Christmas AND my birthday (Dec 28th)
-Save even MORE money so we can pack up our life and move a 9 hour drive away
-Find jobs and a place to live
-Have a reception for his family

My fiance is going away for a month and a half to help his boss build a house on Vancouver Island. It means 12-14 hour days for him and extra money saved. I was upset he was going to be away so long, but now I have a wedding to plan so I'll be busy haha.

So I will be a married lady on Jan 28th :) (date pending approval from the best man, he works that night filming a hockey game)

Stephanie- I just got married in May and do wedding planning on the side SO if you need any help coordinating, researching vendors, ideas, ANYTHING send me a PM I'm more than happy to help if you need it.

I am vowing to write my daily calorie intake down each day until Thanksgiving. My scale has not budged up or down. I have given up on the idea that a woosh is coming, so here's to hoping that I can lose 4lbs by Thanksgiving. At my current loss rate, that would be a miracle!

my weight hasn't really changed lately.weigh in day is on saturday..im hoping to be at least 146ish..also just wondering, how many calories are you all consuming on a day to day basis?.idk why lately ive been starting to freak out if i eat more than 1300 calories:( when i KNOW my body looses great when averaging between 1350-1400cal. im thinking maybe its cuz im like 2lb from my initial goal weight and i feel every extra calorie after 1200 will count as slowing down my progress..eh bad mindset to have..i know! im just soo ready for maintenance so i can have this strict calorie burden lifted off my shoulders.


but on the positive side, ive been trying different recipes for healthy food..baked apples w/sugar free syrup to quench my sweet tooth, egg omelets for breakfast(and dinner too) and air popped popcorn w/cinnamon and splenda( read about this somewhere on here,it taste like a real treat!)

hailey, congrats on your loss! best of luck in school, i’ve had some friends go through law school, and from what i can tell it’s sorta brutal!

jenn, i feel your pain! i’m not a weekly weigher, but my weight does the same stupid thing if i don’t eat cleanly. and i mean perfectly cleanly. as a result of not eating cleanly, i’ve only lost 5-6lbs since july. It’s not fun, but it’s better than the alternative. so big hug, we’ll get to goal together!

lose25, welcome to the thread! good luck with ur weightloss!

lilly, ahh the elusive 130s! i’m simultaneously super happy for you and super jealous! what a lovely feeling. good for you!

stephanie, CONGRATS on all the changes coming your way!!! how fun and exciting!!! do u have any idea what the wedding(s) plans will be like? backyard wedding? church wedding? something more grand? i love weddings :) good luck with all that planning!

linds, i feel that pain! i think writing everything down is a great plan. i’ve been attached to my calorie book for about a week now. i write down every bite before it goes in my mouth! i too have been losing at an epically slow rate. it’s SO discouraging! when i started writing things down, i realized i was prob cheating a lot more than i was admitting to myself. maybe you’ve got the same issue. let us know how it goes!

brit, congrats on being so close to maintenance! exciting! i eat about 1500cals a day and try to drink at least a gallon of water. closer to 2 gallons lately. if you’ve got an idea of what your body does on a certain calorie allotment, go with that! you don’t want to stall your losing by dipping too low on cals!



i ate a ton of sodium yesterday, and it’s just made me tired! i know that’s what my body does when i eat processed foods, but it’s just so much more convenient LOL! i’m off to do some circuit training. better today, and lots of water! :hug: have a great day all!

shasha- maybe you can help keep me motivated to continue tracking these stupid calories! I am trying to stay between 1,300-1,500 on most days. Averaging 1,500 over 7 days. So a bit of "zig zagging". I'll keep you updated on my progress.

How in the heck am I going to track how much i drink on saturday??? ugh!

Stephanie, what a HUGE step in your life! Congratulations, and I hope everything goes smoothly!

LindsB, good luck with the calorie counting! Thanksgiving is in a month, that should fly by and you'll be done with it before you know it. If you don't have one already, I recommend getting a day planner and using that to write down your intake. That's what I did and it really helps, since it's something you can carry with you everywhere.

Brit, I don't really have any advice to give, but I hope the calorie counting doesn't stress you out too much. When I was calorie counting, I took in a very small amount that people here may be shocked by [so I won't mention it haha] but that was because I know my body doesn't really need that many calories to begin with. So I think it really depends on your individual metabolism. I would suggest staying at a level that's low, but not too low so you can easily maintain it. Let us know how it goes!

Shasha, glad to see you back!! Thanks for the kudos :) I've been taking in a lot of sodium too, but that's because that's what I crave pre-TOM and my diet counselor said it was ok within reason.

Well ladies, I'm down to 138 today! I'm hoping for a whoosh once my TOM is over. Now, back to guzzling more water...

hi everyone,
Shasha: Thanks good luck to you too!
Everyone who lost weight congratulations and steph good luck on your wedding plans!
I was just wondering how long have you guys been dieting or when did you start and the plan your on? also how much have you lost so far and on average per month? I think known this would be really motivating to me personally to know. Have a good day everyone!

I skipped the gym tonight because I had a hair appointment. Since I go nearly every day I feel super guilty about skipping! UGH! I hate the guilt trip I give myself. Why can't I just allow myself to relax on the couch and not go to the gym EVERY once in awhile!?

Lose25, I started getting serious about weight loss a month ago. I started calorie counting and lost about 10 pounds just doing that. Then, I started the Accuweight diet about a week and a half ago, and have lost 7 pounds on it so far. I hope to be at my goal weight in a month!

LindsB, you really have to give your body a break every once in a while! My friend is an avid runner--she runs nearly every day, and she told me that it's okay, beneficial even, to give yourself a break every once in a while. It kind of gives your body a chance to catch up with all the hard work you've been doing.

Lilly- You have made pretty rapid progress for being fairly small to begin with! That's awesome! I am glad I decided to rest. My muscles were still sore so I knew I needed it. I am going to have to buy those weight lifting gloves for the gym because the weights are causing blisters on my hands...i will feel really silly wearing them but I think they are a necessary evil at this point! I plan to have a rest day this weekend too! Probably Saturday or Sunday.

I am down an additional .4 ounces today...can we just go ahead and see a whole new number on the scale please?

I have been doing very well with my calorie counting so far! This weekend will be the "real" test.

We are having a chili/hot dog lunch today at work. I do not plan to eat the food because I have no idea what is in the chili since other people made it. I'll just eat the lunch I brought.

Thanks for everyones well wishes!

I've managed to nail down a venue where I can have the ceremony and reception, my grandma is just confirming it for me, and she's gonna take care of it! My whole family will be pitching in for food, so Dylan and I mainly have to worry about my dress, his tux, and what our bridesmaids and groosmen are wearing. (and other stuff as well, ie marriage license, commissioner, favors..)

I've come up with a theme too, I've always loved snowflakes and winter, probably because my birthday is Dec 28th hehe. Dylan will be in a white tux, and his groomsmen will be in black, I'll be in white as well with bridesmaids in black, and tableclothes and everything else will be blue and white so it looks kind of like a winter wonderland haha. It will probably look like a high school dance but that's cool. I'm just proud of my innovation at this point.

And man oh man, I need to check in with you guys still because I was in the candy last night. I'm already a little uptight and stressed. It's probably because the bestman said that day would be okay, and his fiance who's my maid of honour told me she would make sure he was there, then my fiance tells me 'you know it would have been nice if we could have done this on a Saturday so Mike wouldn't have to come to our wedding after work' AFTER we confirmed the date was okay.

It would have been nice if he had said that BEFORE I requested the venue date. I told him he could call and change it but he didn't. I think I scared him a bit haha.

I'm up 2 lbs over two days, I gotta watch it :S I know it's not real weight but still... It's probably because I've been sick and eating more comfort foods.

LindsB, nobody has ever called me small!! I'm glowing a little from your comment. I think the issue is that I've always been very curvy. We're talking like, B cups the second I hit puberty. I actually reached a high of 160 over the summer, maybe even 163. I don't note that in my start weight though, because I wasn't weighing regularly at that point. I see photos from my family vacation over the summer and I'm horrified! I'm determined to have a completely opposite reaction to my Australia photos next semester :)

StephanieM, you are making such great progress with the wedding planning! I would probably collapse from the pressure. Don't forget to take care of yourself despite all the commotion going on!

I weighed in at 138 this morning, exactly my weight from yesterday. I'm a little annoyed, but I suppose it's better than a gain.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

VERY annoyed. The scale is up .4oz this morning from before TOM. I hate it! It makes me want to give up. It's like I play around with the same 2-3 pounds for a whole month before they are finally gone. I am seriously working my butt of! I feel like it is all for nothing this morning. I'm hoping for a better attitude later :( :devil:

I know!!! It's so crazy that I can do everything that I can (in a healthy way) and it takes a whole month for them to come off! ugh! Mine always seem to come off in the same week, then I have to wait, for another 5-6 weeks where I stall no matter what before I lose more! But I will keep it up because I look in the mirror and love what I see. I have pics of me at my start weight vs now and it's a crazy difference, so I'm glad I didn't give up. I keep telling myself that my healthy habits will catch up to my appearance/scale sooner rather than later. I guess the crazy thing is looking at the transformation in my body over the last 4 months. It's crazy what all the effort can do even though I spend a lot of the time feeling frustrated and that nothing's working!

hang in there :hug: It is worth it!

lose25, i’ve been at this since january. i lost 23 pounds fairly steadily jan-may, then i went on a 10-day vacation. i gained 5 pounds back after vacation, which was mostly water weight, and maintained around 150 lbs till july. I got back on track in july, and i’ve lost a devastating 6 pounds july-now. its been REALLY annoying. but i’m still here, and still trying. i’ve tweaked things here and there and the weight seems to be moving quicker now. but ya.

lilly, you’re just trucking through those 130s! love it! you’re going to rock those australian photos ;)

linds, as far as drinking saturday, i drink tall vodka sodas (approx 65 cals- one shot of vodka with extra soda water and a squeeze of lime), and I alternate with water. I use tally marks to count how many. BUT, usually my problem is not how many drinks i’ve had, it’s what i let myself EAT when my inhibitions have been lowered with booze. good luck :^: and i think it’s a good idea to eat ur packed lunch and stay away from the chili!!!!

steph, u sure have a lot of planning done!!! it’s never easy is it? seems like there’s always something annoying when planning a wedding. the theme sounds pretty tho :hug: at least there’s that. careful with that stress eating girl!

pinkflower, you’re so right! i’m sooo glad i’m here rather than where i started. we all gotta keeeeeep goooooing!


i have been going a little over cals the past 2 nights. about 1600. and i’m HUNGRY still at the end of the night. i wonder if that’s my proper calorie number now?? going to see how tonight goes... trying to stay at 1500 FOR REAL. but i weighed in at 148 even though i’m suuuuuper sooooore this morning. so that’s encouraging, seeing as how sore=water retention (right?) Off to the gym!

Lilly- You need to post some pics in your cute sailor costume! AND progress you've been making!

Shasha- slow losing SUCKS! I'm right there with you! Have a good workout!

Yup sore=water weight for me too! I give myself unlimited veggies, so if I'm hungry, I'll scarf down raw broccoli/carrots/cucumbers/anything veggie in the fridge. I used to have to choke them down, but now they taste pretty good to me!

I weighed in at 145, thank goodness, and expect to be down more tomorrow because this seems to be my losing week!!

Pinkflower- Congrats on your loss!
Shasha and Lilly thanks for the thinspiration!
Steph- I am so glad your wedding plans are coming together. It seems like you have lots of help which is great so you can concetrate on other things like your dress and the other small details.

Also everyone try to be good on Halloween!

Down 1.2 pounds! Woohoo!

Halloween party tonight with booze and snacks. I will eat healthy before and try to stick to my veggie tray as much as possible tonight! I have been saving up extra cals for tonight.

It is not completely out of the realm of possibilities to meet my Thanksgiving goal!

Congrats to everyone!! You're all doing great. It's what keeps me going, really.

Shasha12, I wish I had the same gym motivation as you and LindsB! I want to get to my goal weight first, and then I'm going to tone up from December to February so I'm not flapping in the wind with flabby parts. I've always tried working out without really dieting, so it didn't really help me lose weight. Now, I'm hoping that since I have my eating habits under control, working out will be effective. It's so great that you're working through the soreness...pain is weakness leaving the body!!

Pinkflower, that's so great that you're losing. Keep us posted!

LindsB, we'll see about posting a photo! I'm still really nervous about that. So glad the scale is moving!! I really think you can make your goal by Thanksgiving.

I am AGAIN stuck at exactly 138. This would be the third day in a row. My TOM should have come yesterday, but I'm not 100% regular so I'm not really surprised. It should be coming any day now. This better be why I stopped losing all of a sudden...

pinkflower, thanks! good idea about unlimited veggies. i have baby carrots i could be scarfing when hungry... i should try that. ahh to see 145! congrats, hope you’re down today ;)

lose25, just wondering... how tall are u?

linds, have fun at the party! like pinkflower said, chew on veggies!

lilly, i’ve been stuck at 148 for 2 or 3 days now so i feel ya. nothing more annoying than the scale refusing to budge, eh? but sounds like TOM is def the reason in ur case! i like that plan of losing then toning, just keep in mind that it takes about 8-12 weeks of lifting weights till u see some definition. try not the get too discouraged if u don’t see much change in the mirror at first.


i had an annoying evening, and was at about 1200 calories when my honey got off work. so we picked up a 6pack and had some halloween candy. probably another 600-800 calories from that little indulgence, but i weighed in at 148 again. makes me think that i would have weighed in lower if i hadn’t indulged. kinda sucks! but, i feel good about not going crazy, and i’m happy that i didn’t weigh in heavier. still suuuuuper sooooore in the legs too, so there’s still some water retention! if anything, the beer and candy gave me more motivation to keep at it.

headed downtown tonight for some halloween fun! i’m the dd so i know i’ll be good. everyone have a good night :) and be safe!

Linds and pinkflower congrats on your weight loss!

Shasha my height is a funny story. Ever since the age of 16 i have thought i was 5'7 and kept telling everyone that. Until i joined a new gym 2 months ago and the lady told me i was actually 5'6. I kept telling her she made and mistake, but in the end i was 5'6 lol. It sucked realizing it. Its like thinking your 12 years old but really your 13.

Lilly no worries. If your on veggie day maybe thats why. Keep at it!
As far as halloween goes i have decided to stay home and skip all the parties. I dont feel that its worth it. I know myself and i know i wil get out of control and i dont have that much control as far as food goes yet.

HAppy halloween everyone and have lots of fun on my behalf!

lose 25 LOL how funny! i used to think i was 5’7” too, but a friend who really is 5’7” told me no way, and it turns out i’m 5’6 and 1/4”! People aways tell me i look taller though. i remember being sorta sad that i wasn’t 5’7”. it just sounds like a sexy height haaha

ok so NSV! i’m dressing up as “the walk of shame” tonight, so i was trying on the one black “clubbing" dresses i have. it looked good, but i decided i need some color. i was in my cousin’s wedding in aug, and wore a pastel blue bridesmaid’s dress that was too small, uncomfortably so... tried it on just now and zipped it all the way up MYSELF! wasn’t even tight!! that means i’ve definitely lost inches even though the stupid scale hasn’t moved much!!!!!!!! woohoo meeee!

i’ve decided that i desperately want to be at 30lbs lost for my friend’s wedding, which is exactly 2 weeks from today. According to this morning’s weigh in, I’d have to lose 5lbs by then to hit 30lbs lost. and i know i’m holding a little water weight... i think i can do it!! :D

Hey, everyone! Just came over from the 160s thread. I'm 157 as of this morning, which rocks because on Monday I was about 161. :D (An unusual loss for me, as I usually lose closer to 1lb or less a week, but I'm not complaining).

I can't wait to be in the 140s! at 149 I'll be a "normal" weight for the first time since... I don't remember.

So, with this thread we just stick around until we're through the 150s and 140s, right? I haven't seen a double decade thread before.

:welcome: Lianna!

Congrats Lianna! Wow, that's awesome that you're losing that fast :)

That's so exciting Sasha, it's fun to try on clothes after feeling good about how you look

So yesterday, I was down to 144.6. Then I ate 6 or maybe 7 fun size candy bars over the day. A fun size Twix bar has 80 calories!!!! UGH back up to 145.6 today. I vowed I wouldn't eat any more, but I've already had 3 today. I really really promise I will have only 1 more tonight after I take my kids trick or treating and then I'll stop. I'm feeling conflicted because why should I let myself have 1 more, why don't I just say no?? It's like an argument in my head angel vs the devil lol. Stupid Halloween candy.....But I will be sure to eat lots of veggies and fresh food and keep my cals lower to make up for yesterday and today. One thing I did right is I didn't buy any the week before trick or treating. Usually I buy it, then eat 1/2 a bag over a week (btwn my hubby & me), then have to buy more!

Good luck to everyone, resisting the sweets

Welcome and congrats, Lianna!!

Well folks, last night and this morning was an utter fail on my part, diet-wise. I stayed over at a friend's house and just completely blew my diet...I weighed myself as soon as I got home and the scale said 143. From 138 at the beginning of the day yesterday!! I don't know if I should record it because I usually weigh first thing in the morning before I've ingested anything, so I know the number is not entirely accurate, but I know I definitely gained weight due to my weekend of indiscretion.

I am learning, though...both times I've cheated on my diet, it's been due to social eating. I am flawless on the diet when it's just me, but as soon as I'm with friends it all goes out the window. I have really got to work on that.

Here's to a good week, everyone!

Lianna congratulations on you weight loss and welcome!! Lilly again thats sucks. But keep going. Pinkflower its definitely a great idea to be eating healthy for the rest of the day.

update: Today i weighed in at 140 lbs. I havent been at this weight ever. And i cannot believe it!

Good luck everyone and have a perfect day!

hi all! happy halloween :)

lianna, welcome!! congrats on the loss, and YES hang out in this thread till ur out of the 140s! and some of us that are out of the 140s have stayed bc the thread is so awesomely supportive :D

pinkflower, JUST SAY NO TO THE TWIX!!! in my experience i can almost never just have 1 fun size bar. they’re so little and fun sized... and it’s only 80 cals... eeee. stay strong and good luck!

lilly, omg don’t do that to urself! why eat a bunch of stuff and then step on the scale? all you’re weighing is the food and drink that is IN YOUR BELLY! not any change in fat. seriously, DON’T weigh midday/at night and DON’T trip out with day-to-day weight flux when u know you’ve eaten off plan. Your “weight” reflects much more than simple fat loss/gain and one day off plan isn’t going to undo all your hard work! back on track today! :hug: and you’re right, social eating is the hardest.

lose25, holy **** you’re trucking through the 140s! well done you!! how exciting to see a number you’ve never seen!!!!! good job staying away from the tempting halloween fun, i agree it’s easier to stay on track when you’re a hermit lol!

i’m exhausted from a halloween party last night, but the good news is I only had a beer and a half, one cookie, 5 kettle chips, and a mini twizzlers. not too bad considering years past. i’m going to try not to go too off plan today either. probably will enlist the help of my honey. he’s super supportive, and he’ll kindly keep me on track if i ask him to “not let me have any of those cookies” or something. Everyone have fun today!

Thanks, Lose25 :)

Thanks to you too, shasha12! I knowww I shouldn't weigh in at any other time but the morning, which is what I usually do, but I had to punish myself somehow so I remember never to do this again. I'm going to weigh myself periodically throughout the day and keep the lowest weight I record, since I'm hoping that'll be the closest to accurate that it gets for today. I'm absolutely going to get back on track! I'm so impressed by your self-control, I wish I had exercised the same.

Pinkflower, I hope you do better at resisting Halloween sweets than I did!!

Have some [on-plan] fun tonight, everyone!!

this weekend has been very tempting with all the yummy bbq my mom cooked but i managed to do OK..stayed under 1500 calories but was sooo tempted to eat, eat, eat. the closer i get to goal, the more hungrier i get..its like my body knows(or tellinng me) im getting ready to start eating at maintenance. im not much of a candy person so i could care less about the Halloween candy laying around(its mainly suckers and gumballs)..now if it was chocolate on the other hand, we'd have a problem! but i may treat myself to a lollipop(90 cal) sooner or later.

TOM came for the second time this month so i wont know my official weight until this weekend...which im hoping will be at goal!

ok geesh i am posting as i am binging on food..ill be back on track Tommorpw!

Aw Brit, don't worry we're all going to do better this week!! New month, fresh start, right?

So I have been weighing myself throughout the day since I ate early in the day and haven't been hungry since. It seems I'm settling at 141.6, which is still much higher than my 138 weigh-in yesterday but much better than the 143 I had right after I had eaten. I have got to stick to my plan!!

OMG SO here i was telling everyone to do well and here i am messing up big time!!! I had way too much halloween candy and pizza on top! I hate being home sunday evenings since its always about food and junk food. I feel so horrible! ughhhhhhh FML.
SO brit and lillly i know how you both feel. Thank god its first of the month tomorrow. Fresh start!!

thanks yall..i feel a bit better now! every now and then i get the urge(and give in) to binge..idk if this is normal or not. its like i eat EVERYTHING(its mainly sweets) until im stuffed SICK,which i am now..then the next day im back on track as if nothing happened and continue loosing.it makes me wonder sometime, could i have a binging disorder? or is this a way of my body telling me im being to strict with my diet? i feel somewhat disappointed cuz i know its just prolonging the time to get to goal but i always think..why am i in a rush for goal anyway? this is a journey not a race. ive binged alot of times and have gotten back on track loosing weight but i feel like thats just making excuses when i binge. ive never did this when was 200lbs+, its like once i got under 170lbs, my body went into defense mode and the lower i go, the more it fights and gets these sugar/carb endured urges..ugh. i feel like no matter what weight i am, i will always be struggling with food. i honestly am content with my size now and very proud ive come from 288lbs to the high 140's, just could use some toning up..i think maybe it really close to time for maintenance so i wont have to stress anymore calorie count wise...i have no problem with exercise, i love it.


sigh..vent over

I did NOT do well with th diet this weekend! I'm glad to see Halloween pass.

I am kicking November off right with taking the day off work. Why do I feel so guilty?! haha. No more PTO days for me until our vacation at the end of December, but I still have all of the company paid holidays to look forward to- Thanksgiving. I am vowing to relax and stay on plan!

November is high gear month for me......Bikini time over Christmas!

Well it seems that Halloween was tough for a lot of us...but that's okay because it's over!

LindsB, I'm so jealous that you have a day off today! I hope you enjoy it guilt-free :)

I'm going home this Wednesday through Sunday, and I hope my diet survives it. I just really need a break away from campus. Weighed in at 140.2 today...hopefully I'll be back in the 130s soon! TOM finally came (sorry, overshare) so I hope that means my water retention days are over for now.

i had too much sodium yesterday, and i estimated caloric intake in my head bc we were out, and as long as the things i ate had no mystery ingredients like lard, i was at around 1600 cals for the day. who knows. but i’m at 149 today. back on track today!

157.4 this morning, moving slooow, but moving!

Wow you guys are all doing so great!!

I havent been on in a while, life got crazy. My best friend got married, I moved into a new apartment...crazyness lol. I haven't lost too much more. (I'm at 152.5) but I also haven't gained so Woohoo!! Lol

Hi Everyone!

I'm a forum stalker. I always think how useful it would be if I used it. I'm trying to lose weight for the millionth time. I think that right now I need support to succeed, so I'm trying that. I've finally decided to be serious about watching what I eat and making sure I get exercise in.

Last Weds I was 154, I will weight in again this Weds.

I think my biggest challenge right now is trying to maintain a normal life. Still being about to eat out with friends and go out for drinks.

so I attempted to stay off the scale, mostly because I was afraid there would be damage from my semi-off plan, but budgeted for Saturday/Sunday....to my surprise I saw 151! I cannot WAIT to say good-bye to the 150's for good and no longer be losing weight I have already lost!

147 I must see you soon please!

after that binge, i actually fasted yesterday and today im eating only fruits and veggies..trying to clean my system out maybe it will help with the cravings and such.

It's so great to see everyone getting back on track after Halloween! I weighed in at 138.8 today. Again, disappointed because I was below this weight already nearly a week ago, but that's okay.

COngrats to everyone back on track. LIlly i weighed myself today and it said 143 i am soooo disappointed. 3 lbs of gain! Thanks a lot pizza. BUt i am back on track and hopefully ill be back to the 140's by friday (fingers crossed).

148 this morning. OK I’m ready to see 147 again! and below! i can dooo it!

shasha- you and I both are dying for 147! Once I get back there, I won't be re-losing weight I lost for my wedding anymore! There are still days I can't believe I let myself gain 10 lbs back! I can tell you that it certainly won't be happening again!

hi guys, i am back. i was on vacation for a week in oct and the scale skyrocketed after that. i was 147 when i left and up to 155 when i got back. down to 153 and i still can't get it to go down. i'm beyond frustrated because i thought it would mostly be just water weight, but now i'm guessing not. i'm trying really hard this week and hope to see 150 by next monday. just need to keep chugging my water. my thanksgiving goal was 140. don't think i will make it to that, but hopefully close.

skinny- that scares me! I am going on vacation over christmas to an all-inclusive resort! HELP! Any tips!?! I really just want to "maintain" while I'm there.

thats what i wanted to do too. i didn't even eat that bad and i had one drink the whole trip. i'd say work-out during your trip, i didn't bring clothes to do so or else i would have. if you really want to maintain eat like you would on your diet and maybe have one slurge meal a day. or share the bad things.

skinny- thanks for the tips! How long have you been back? Is there a chance that you are still holding some water weight?!

Skinny, alicia and pick welcome!

As of today i am back at 140 lbs.

hey alicia, welcome back!! :)

pink, :welcome: glad to have you here! no need to stalk, feel free to jump in :carrot:

linds, i did the SAME THING last yr after my sister’s wedding. I got down to 150-ish from 168, and then PROMPTLY gained it all back and more as soon as the wedding was over. I was SO mad at myself and it was so painful to get that weight i had already lost back off of me :mad: we’re totally kindred spirits, girl. let’s keep each other motivated! we can do this! i’d say try to be mindful of your eating on your trip (all inclusive, yikes!), and indulge at one meal a day. breakfast one day, lunch the next, dinner the next, etc. and work out if u can. 30 mis on the elliptical is no big deal when ur laying around all day, right?? :D

skinnyby25, welcome back!!! i did that exact same thing after vacation this past may. Was down to 148, came back from vacay at 155, thought it was all going to be water weight, and eventually had to come to terms w the fact that I was at 153 again. :hug: so sorry girl! but we’re here for you! you’ve done it once, you’ll do it again.

lose25, OMG i’m dying to see 140!!!! i CANNOT WAIT!!! so happy for u


ok ladies, i think i have to re-evaluate. i have been losing REALLY SLOWLY. and i set these time-oriented goals for myself (like i want to hit 140 by nov 30th), and then i fail to meet them every time! EVERY time! So i’m wondering WHY I lose so slowly. And I’ll wager that I lose this slowly bc I do not eat as healthily as I can, and I do not work out as regularly as I should, and I let myself cheat several times a week. we’re talking a handful of chips and salsa, but it counts! it’s 200 cals, 700mg of sodium, and extra unhealthy fat i don’t need. So, it’s experiment time.

I’m going to a wedding next weekend. My honey and I leave thurs. that’s one week from today. I am going to go to great pains to EAT RIGHT, exercise, drink my water, and *GASP* go to sleep at a decent hour. I’ll report back tomorrow... let’s see what happens...

Sasha no worries you can do this!! What really helped me is being super strict with myself and the one time that i am not i wont beat myself up. BUt if plan cheat weeks then there are always the days when i havent planed a cheat day and it still happens so at the end of the week/month i have double cheat days. You should try that and maybe it'll help! You can so be at 140 by nove 30 th! Were only 4 days in! You can do it.

On sidenote. I did horrible today and cheated badly. So tomorrow its gym for two hours.
Have a good weekend everyone!

Morning ladies!

I'm back down to 151.2 today...I'm ready to see 150 and say ADIOS to the 150's for good!

Man, on man, I am so glad I'm not the only one who had a couple of epic cheats!

And I'm somehow maintaining between 149-150 for a week now.

As far as wedding planning, things are going smooth! I got a venue nailed down, got my commisioner reserved for that date and time, will have my dress in about two weeks, got a proper guest list set up, assigned most roles, and I'm in the process of handmaking my invitations (we're doing this as low cost as possible!)

I printed my invitations from a free wedding template site, and I'm using metalic pen to trace everything so it has a nice sheen to it. It looks great but it takes awhile! I also ate tootsie rolls the whole time I was making them.

But, all the halloween candy is gone so I don't need to worry! Thank god I ate it all :P

Good to see everyone is doing well!

I printed my invitations from a free wedding template site, and I'm using metalic pen to trace everything so it has a nice sheen to it. It looks great but it takes awhile!
That’s actually a really cool idea! i think i’ll catalogue that for when honey and i get to it. at least ur maintaining a bit thru the stress! :D

i did great yesterday, until late last night when i ate a few pieces of halloween candy. duuuuuude! and the scale barely budged down. i’m so mad at myself for that cheat. both the cheats. :mad: better today.

I have really been struggling this week with staying OP. Granted I have managed to stay within and mostly below my calories each day, but I have the urge to eat constantly and I feel like I am always battling it! I just want to eat whatever I want whenever I want but I can't! I am convinced that I feel "hungrier" this week than normal! UGH! I need this to go away!

UGH! I had gotten myself out of the 150's and then a week later was back into them. This week has been bad so I may be even higher into them but lately its been around 152 so I'm going to go off that number till I officially weigh myself next week. So I'm here to support all my 150 friends and my soon to be 140 friends!!!

linds, could TOM be near? :hug: stay strong! i’ve called it learning to like the hungry feeling.

mybigwish, :welcome: you’ll be back outta the 150s in no time!

I finally had a good day yesterday, and I am finally back to a normal weight from my cheat the other night. It’s so frustrating when i do that to myself. feels like a huge set back. but i keep telling myself, it is what it is. must move forward from here.

I’m going to my friend’s wedding next weekend. there will be booze. and a lot of food. I’m going to try desperately to maintain over the 4 DAYS of being off plan. =/ i’m nervous... starting to come up w a plan now...

shasha- have you read the beck diet solution book??? I'm not that far into it and it has already helped me with cheats, etc! TOM is no where in sight for 2 weeks! UGH! I feel a little better this morning. I couldn't finish a standard breakfast so I'm hoping the strong desire to eat everything I see stays at bay for awhile!

I don't think we will be eating any dinners out this weekend which is always a plus for the pocketbook and for my diet! ;)

Lots of cleaning up to do today.

I was supposed to volunteer at a food bank this morning, but I didn't get up in time. I feel incredibly guilty.

Hi everyone...I'm hesitantly going to post in here just to say hey because this morning I got to 72.5kg which is 159.8 pounds. I know, only just barely in the 150's, but it is in there. I'm going to see if it holds for the next few days or if I drop more before moving over here from the 160's thread for good.

hey girls! I finally got back to checking in here. I've been trying to maintain, life has been crazy hectic lately. I finally saw 150 on the scales the other day! WOOT WOOT! I was so pumped!

Also when I went to the doctors to get my birth control shot the nurse mentioned when she wrote my weight down that I'd "Lost some weight!" and I was pumped :p Well....so......it was obvious to her because she's writing it down specifically in a chart that lists where it was three months ago? But hey! I loved it!


Good to "see" everyone still in the thread and good luck to you Steph with the wedding invites!

I did my own invites too, but I took the easy way out, I went with the colored decorative paper with the invite printed on it, and then did the clearish sheet over the top (I think I cut the edges with a shaped scissors?) and held them together with a ribbon. So pretty simple, yours sound exquisite! You should post a pic :p

Wow it's been so long since I've checked in with you all! I've been reading all your updates, but I have been so busy and running around like a headless chicken all week. This past week was awful for me in terms of staying on plan, but I still did manage to lose. I got down to 135 yesterday morning, but I cheated yesterday afternoon and night and ended up at 136 today. I really feel like I'm self-sabotaging at this point, and it's quite frustrating. Have any of you experienced this? How do you get over it?

I think one of the things triggering this self-sabotage is that I saw a bunch of relatives who I haven't seen in a long time, and they were just astounded at how much weight I've lost (most hadn't seen me since about 20-30 pounds ago). While it was quite the ego boost to hear everyone say how great I look now, I really need to remember that this is not my goal--120 is!!

I hope everyone is doing well--I'm so glad to see that everyone is making progress too!

Lilly, I notice more and more cheating that you've been doing, just keep an eye on it because usually when I start cheating more and on a consistent basis it means I'm about to fall off plan completely. You've come really far, so don't let that happen!

You need two things, an awakening and a cheat free period of at least 3 weeks to help break the cheating habit. Sounds like you've had the awakening and your aware of what's going on, now you have to set a goal to not cheat for a minimum 3 weeks. By the time your done you'll most likely forget about this extra habit you picked up.

That's what I do when I start slowly binging again :)

Man, I am tired! I worked 10-6 yesterday and am supposed to work 7-3 this morning. Thank god for day lights savings, I got an extra hour to sleep. I got up at 4 am because I have to leave at 5:30 and I am dead right now.

This wedding in the combination with Christmas and my birthday is going to be the most stressful time in my life. If I can maintain and not gain, I'm solid! I'm considering going back on Atkins for about two weeks or so, taking a week off then going back on until Christmas. I found I can easily transition between low carb and low calorie, and low carb makes me lose consistently and at a higher rate. I'm doing low calorie right now because I need a break.

Rainbow- glad to see you in here! I am confident you will be sticking around!

Lilly- just hold strong and realize that cheats to happen and try to make them less and less frequent. Read The Beck Diet Solution. It will help you with the "mindset" that goes along with all of this.

I saw 150.8 today and am about to say goodbye to the 150's for good! Woohoo!

Im glad to be back here after a 2 month break. I got down to 137 but have went back up to 145. Between moving and dating a new guy (who eats constantly without gaining)and wierd birth control side effects I have been so bad. Im actually shocked i havent gained more. I really need to recommit myself. I bought a gym membership and i'm starting the calorie counting again today. Hopefully i can get back in the swing of things.

another bingeful weekend...sigh idk whats wrong with me

Hey everyone! How's your Sunday going?

So, I'm about 1lb down from last week, which is great! I thought I'd be hitting a plateau (which is normal after I have a bigger drop). It'll probably start about now, though. Watch, I'll be down nothing next week. ~sigh~

So, I'm at about 156! Although I probably weigh more with water weight now, as I had a free day for a huge party I went to. Alcohol + salty foods + carby foods = at least 3lbs of water weight. Yippee. But better than a gain of fat! :)

Back on plan now, though.

LillyLover: I'm starting to kinda get what you're talking about - people are beginning to comment more often on my weight loss (I had three people today tell me I look thinner ever week, and one say I look thinner even than yesterday! :o ). But while I like it, it seems to lull me into a false sense of "Oh, I'm doing good, I can cheat a little" when I DON'T want to do that. Maybe if you have strong urges to eat stuff you shouldn't plan a once-a-month cheat day? That seems to help a lot of people. And I'm with you - this is not the goal! 120 is the goal!
Good luck!

Ok hi again ladies! I'm definitely going to be sticking around here for a while being that I only just broke into the 150's - like only just haha. I weigh in kilograms so my pound measurements are just converted from google. So..I'm currently 159.8 pounds haha. I'm confident I'll see another drop this week and can then be more solidly in here with you all, but for now I'm here! Looks like everyone in here is doing really well!

sounds like a lot of us need to re-group! lol! Myself included. I let myself only track about 1/2 a day of cals on paper over the weekend. I need to get more displined about writing everything down on the weekend just like I do during the week. It is just so much easier during the week when I am at a desk nearly every day and not on the go-go-go constantly like weekends are a lot of times!

Lilly I'm totally the same way, I know my weight is not "overweight" or if the scale BMI wise tells me it is it's barely so I find myself dieting and then ruining it myself. I think I figure if I'm not REALLY trying then I can't be disappointed when the numbers don't go down, yet we end up disappointed with ourself which is just as bad. What I would do is say the past week or whatever hasn't been cheats, but a break from constantly paying attention to what you eat, a reward for doing so well. Now it's time to get things back together to get to your final goal! You've totally got it!!!

Linds Yes it seems a lot of us need to regroup, I'm with you on that. But we have the support of 3FC so we can do it right!


153--hopefully those 150's will be gone before I know it!

We really do have the greatest support!!!

StephanieM, I'm so thankful for your words. You're so right on all accounts, and I am determined to get it together! The way my diet works, I could be at goal in a month if I go cheat-free, which would be glorious.

LindsB, thanks for the book rec! I'll definitely look into it. I'm very frustrated with myself because my cheats happen only in social situations. The temptations don't come from my body being hungry, but from my mind feeling like I have no choice when I'm around others. Congrats on being so close to saying goodbye to the 150s!

Welcome back, ape85!

Brit, it's been an awful week for me plan-wise too. As long as you regroup and don't let it get you down, it's okay. Just remember that nothing feels as good as being skinny/healthy feels!

Hi, LiannaKole! It's nice to see that someone else is going through what I'm going through now, even though it's bad that we're both going through it at all! I've got to bring the ego back down and remember that I still have 15 more pounds to go. We're both going to love how 120 feels :)

Welcome again, rainbowstripe! We have a really great crowd in here :) So much so that I can't leave it, even though I've said adios to the 140s and 150s. The support is really wonderful, like LindsB said!

Mybigwish, thanks for the suggestion. I may have to take that route, even though ideally I wouldn't cheat at all. But we all know that's not how it works!

I have really got to get over this mental block of being in the 130s and being content. I'm really not satisfied, and I have to get to 120. The tiny, persistent voice in my head keeps telling me that my original goal was 130 anyway, and 120 was my ambitious goal. I'm now realizing that 120 is where I will be happiest. I WILL do it, and you all will get to your goals with me!! Have a great week!

LillyLover Thanks for the welcome! I'm sure you can achieve your goal if you stick with it, look how far you've come!

omgggg!!! i am so self sabotaging right now!! just bc life is throwing unplanned things at me does not mean that i have free license to eat whatever i want! ugh

shasha- I had a mini binge at work this morning! Trying really hard to get back on track from a less than perfect, but not terrible weekend! Ugh! Why did this seem easier last week???

Shasha- I know how you feel but keep at it! I cheated big time saturday with burgers, fries, and ice cream. Which i am soooo pissed off at because i gained 3 lbs. HOwever i am back on track today. Keep going sasha you can do it.

Everyone else congrats on your weight loss!

shasha You're doing so great, just get back on and say no to that food! Or say yes in extreme moderation haha - if you're one of the people that can do that!

159.6 this morning! I know, only 2 ounces...but whatever...the more firmly I get myself into the 150s, the better I'll believe it. TMI warning - I feel like I'd weigh closer to 72kg (158.7pounds) if the damn poop would start moving...have been a little constipated yesterday/today.

Rainbow- me too on the TMI info!

Rainbow, I hate when that happens! Try the metamucil fiber pills with lots of water, it helped get things moving for me :) I always feel much heavier when I haven't gone in a bit. I don't eat wheat products or most gluten products so getting enough fiber can be a bit tricky!

Still maintaining the weight, but old habits are slowly slipping back. Not large amounts of food, just things I would normally stay away from. If I start gaining it will be back to diet time!

Hello ladies!!! *waves*
I weighed in at 159.4 this morning and stood on my scale blinking to make sure that I saw it correctly!!! I am so excited to break this new decade since I was in the 160's since March of this year. Plus 150's is where I was at during high school!!!!!! This is unbelievable. :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb:

:welcome: Lilly! We are happy to have you join us! Congrats on yoru accomplishment so far!

thanks everyone for all the support. makes this frustrating process much easier to bear :hug:

well, scale said 149.8 this morning. talk about a wake up call! i know it’s water weight, but i DO NOT want it inching up anymore! Rather than telling myself it’s “time to refocus” etc, like i always do, I’m going to try taking it one day at a time. I’m focusing on drinking a lot of water today, and eating lean protein and veggies. I’m having a cup of tea now, and i’ll have a soy latte this afternoon.

Again, i appreciate all the support!

lose25, thanks! i guess confessing our sins is the best way to get to goal. you’re 3lbs will flush out soon!

rainbow, welcome to the thread, lady :) i feel ya on the tmi. i always try to *go* before weighing, i think it makes a diff... who knows if it actually does lol

linds, you’re always so supportive! much appreciated! how’s today going for u?

steph, careful w that slippery slope! glad you’re maintaining for now :D how’s wedding planning going?

lilly, welcome!! congrats on getting into the 150s!!! so exciting! tons of support in here, so start posting!

Shasha- I am trying to do my best today! There were treats galore today for a 40th bday in the office and I had an unplanned lunch out. Really I was terrified to go over my calories so I ordered grilled chicken that was cut up in small pieces with 4 small pieces of pita bread, broccoli and fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. I only ate 3 of the small pieces of chicken and 2 of the pieces of pita bread and a few pieces of broccoli. I did have 1/2 of a pretzel roll. I really didn't eat much at all so hopefully I still see a few ounces come off tomorrow.

I am extremely tired, but will force myself to the gym some how tonight!

I weighed in about a week and a half ago at 154, and I weighed in today at 156. So I guess I need to work harder. I did notice my tightest jeans were a little less tight. I know I'm making progress.

Thanks for the warm welcome ladies, I look forward to moving through this thread with you all

shasha Thanks for the welcome! Yeah I always try to go bathroom in the morning before I weigh heh.

LiLLy Welcome! Yay you made it here!

Alright...159.1 this morning, so I'm definitely more solidly in here. I'm hoping to get another few hundred grams lost this week, more than that would be even more awesome!

Lol Sasha yes it is worth confessing our sins it helps!! I havent weighed myself since last cheat day. BUt i will friday and hopefully well see how that goes! I have stopped weighing every other day. I am just going to stick to once a week.

To the new people welcome! You'll definitely get lots of support here.


Everyone who lost congrats on your weight losses Keept at it!!!

Lilly19, welcome to the club! I do love your name ;)

LindsB, congrats on doing so well at the lunch!! The meal you had actually sounds really good...fresh mozz and tomatoes are the best!

Pinkpolkadotpup, isn't it the best when your clothes get looser? I get such a rush from seeing my clothing fit looser on me.

Rainbowstripe, congrats on the loss! Any loss is encouraging, right? You'll be out of the 150s before you know it!

Cheating on my diet has caused me to plateau a bit...I'm hoping that a solid next few weeks will get me to goal. I love posting here because it gives me a bit of accountability, and the support is great. I hope things are going well for everyone!

LiLLy19: :welcome: :welcome2: :welcome3: Congrats on breaking into a new "decade!" May your stay be short! ;)

Yesterday I weighed in at 159.2. I am finally out of the 160s!!! :D

I hope to make it out of the 150s a little bit quicker than it took me to get out of the last decade, as I would sometimes skip exercise (once for a whole week!) and had a few "treat meals" with friends.

Keep doing what you are doing ladies! You provide AWESOME motivation by sharing your experiences, good and bad!

See you in the next decade down!

I've sort of lost steam. I haven't gained, but no noteable loss for the week. I am doing my best to keep plugging along! Hope everyone else is doing great!

rainbowstripe - I made it here sooner than I thought I would!!! Glad to be joining you

Lillylover - Im partial to it too ;) haha thank you :) Ironically its my name and also my favorite flower haha. I dont think my husband has any excuse for forgetting it.

So ladies this morning the scale read 159.2! Im here to stay :) That makes me so happy. Im hoping to make it to 155 by Dec 4th which is when I go to Vegas!!!

I was finally able to go to the bathroom. Hopefully that was contributing to the stupid scale issues. UGH!

welcome chubbypanda!!

linds, do you think maybe your current weight is ‘comfortable’ although not ideal, and that’s contributing to the losing of steam? i think that may be what’s going on with me. =/ hope ur *go* will help...

lilly19, that’s a totally attainable goal! happy for u that you’re solidly in here!

i leave tomorrow for a long weekend involving lots of friends and booze. Usually when faced with something like this, I say F it and let myself cheat the whole 4 days. I am going to take great pains to indulge in a smart way. We’re going to the Hard Rock tomorrow night, and I’ve already scoped out the menu and decided on a lower-cal option. As far as booze goes, I’ll stick to vodka sodas to limit cals. Just have to keep my eye on the prize...

it’s difficult bc i have a 4 day event this weekend, and a 2 day event next weekend, then it’s like *blink* and it’s christmas and new year’s... all of these are eating/drinking holidays! I started weight loss in JAN! i thought i’d be to goal by now :( i’m feeling awfully discouraged. maybe i need to get that book linds was talking about... rarr

Shasha- I am def. starting to feel "better" about myself but I know I have a lot more progress I want to make! I think when I don't see results as quickly as I'd like to I get mad and want to quit. Granted I'm not going to let that happen, but I had been so full steam ahead and I think I'm just getting tired. BUT I will remain on plan kicking and screaming if that's what it takes! Good luck with your weekend! Sounds like you have a good plan! Do your best to stick to it, but still have a good time!

Folks, I'm down to my lowest weight yet--133.8!! While I am really excited about this, it also makes me feel like I shouldn't be posting in this thread anymore :( The lower weight threads just aren't as active as this one though! If my posting here makes anyone uncomfortable, please let me know, and I would completely understand. On a lighter note, I did have an exciting NSV over the weekend--I bought two size XS dresses!! And they fit great!! I was over the moon.

Anyways, everyone is doing so great!! Chubbypanda, welcome and congrats!

LindsB, so glad your "digestion issues" have been resolved. I'm kind of having the opposite problem right now, but I'm not going to elaborate because that's kind of gross...haha!

Shasha12, I can definitely relate when it comes to the food-centric events. Your diligence with pre-planning what you're going to get will definitely pay off! I really hope you don't get too discouraged--you've made such great progress, you're so close to your goal!

LillyLover- You staying here doesn't bother me at all!!!! Congrats on your loss! Send some of that my way ;)

Hey ladies!!

I'm at 158.7 this morning! That's 72kg, which is awesome for me - I'm only 2kg (4.4pounds) away from reaching my halfway to goal point! I think I'm also nearly at the point where I can no longer be considered obese according to the BMI scale - but I'd have to check on that one!
I've lowered my calories a bit in the last week or so - and it's not on purpose - so I'm a little worried that I should up them again before I get stuck at a lower level! I still have a long way to go so I'm kind of worried about going too low too soon!

LindsB - I have a problem with digestion or should I say just going to the bathroom but I found that Green tea really helps!!! I dont know if there is any scientific proof behind it but it works for me.

Lillylover - hey if you can get help here then stick around, it not a problem. I know it helps me when I am able to check in and post and get feedback.

Rainbowstripe - I remember when I left the obese category to overweight, man I was dancing around and telling everyone in my office :)) You're doing so good!

LiLLy Heh it's weird, it's kind of a good feeling! Only problem is I don't know which BMI calculator is right, but then again I don't like those things so much so I'm not too stressed. The one on the website I log my calories is telling me I'm already no longer obese...oh well!

rainbow, so exciting!!!! :) keep at it!!!

Well, I’m off ladies! Not going to have a computer or a scale, so I’ll have to see you all Sunday night/Monday morning. I weighed 147.0 this morning, THANK GOD, so that’s some nice motivation before heading off to a dangerous weekend...

:hug: all, have a great, healthy weekend!

Good morning lovelies!

Shasha- hang in there! You can totally handle the weekend! Enjoy yourself!

I am at 150.2 this morning...ALMOST in the 140's!!!! If that isn't motivation to stay OP I don't know what is! Woot!

rainbowstripe - ahh I hate when all these calculators are not consistent. I just use the one here on 3FC since its convenient. At 158 I would NOT consider you to be obese ;)

Sasha - have a good and fun weekend!!!

LindsB - that is very motivating!! How exciting to cross another decade. I was 148-150 when I was 14! Eeek

I was 147 at my wedding in May and gained weight back like an idiot! So I can't wait to see 147 and start losing weight that isn't weight I have already lost...if that makes sense!

A co-worker that sees me every day told me that she can totally tell I have lost weight! *woot!* I'll take it!

You look great in your avatar pic (Im assuming thats your wedding pic?)
Are you enjoying being a newlywed?
I was 165 at my wedding in August.

I am enjoying it! I truly have a wonderful husband! We have totally experienced some changes though! Congrats on your marriage in August! How are you enjoying it?! Thanks for the avatar love! :hug:

LiLLy I think it's just because I'm so short that I'm right on the cusp of overweight/obese? I didn't realise there was a BMI calculator on the site hah!

LindsB - I am enjoying it..but it gets lonely sometimes. I moved from one coast to the other a couple days after the wedding and know absolutely NO ONE here besides my husband lol. So when hes at work all I do is basically stay home, cook, clean and visit the gym. Haven t been able to yet find a job here but once I do it'll be better. At least all this free time is allowing me to focus on weight loss!! So I'm grateful for that. Cant wait until my husband is done with his military contract so we can move back home.

rainbowstripe - yeah its on the main site under tools and calculators :) Im pretty short too between 5'3 and 5'4 so Im almost right there with ya :)

I just ordered The Beck Diet Solution and I can't wait to read it! Thanks for the suggestion, LindsB :)

I weigh exactly the same as I did yesterday, but I'm trying to not be super discouraged about it. At least I didn't gain. My diet consists of fruit/veg and milk days, and I'm really not expected to lose on fruit/veg days anyway.

LindsB, isn't it great when other people notice you've lost weight? I know I can't tell myself, so I really like the reassurance I get when others bring it up--especially when they don't know I'm actively losing weight. If they do know, sometimes I feel like they're just saying that to make me feel better. Maybe that's crazy thinking, but I am a bit paranoid...

Lilly19, I'm a shortie too! It's a bit annoying because I know I'll never have lovely long legs, but I guess I should focus on getting skinny legs. I have huge calves that stay huge no matter how small I get! It's so annoying. On another note, while I don't know how your husband is involved in the military, but on Veterans Day I think it's appropriate to thank him for his service :)

Shasha12, have a great weekend!

Rainbowstripe, I don't know about you but BMI calculators drive me a bit nuts. I'm only 5' 3" and have D cup boobs, and I feel like it doesn't take that into consideration! (and to think I was worried about losing the girls when I lost weight...) I don't know though, that could just be me making excuses for my weight--my boobs certainly do not weigh as much as I need to lose.

LillyLover See, I don't like them either. I hate the term obese and I'm pretty sure no one would look at me and think I was obese. Overweight, sure, of course I am, but obese? Maybe 10kg (22 pounds) ago, but not now. And yeah...I'm 5'0" and also have D (or E according to the bra that fits me best right now/last bra fitting and measurement) cup boobs, so how can it possibly be correct?

lily- where is home for you?

lillylover- let me know what you think of the book! Send some of those double d's my way...! ;)

LindsB, you are too funny!

Okay, this is a huge step for me...but I'm going to post the most recent photo I have of myself. I don't know if it's because I'm so used to thinking about my body negatively, but I see this photo and still think I look big. Well, here goes...I'm posting this so I can compare it to how I'll look when I reach goal!

(This picture wasn't taken at the best angle either...but it's the only one that has my whole body)

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/prepstax3/photo.jpg

Lillylover - Thank you :)) Ill pass that on to him. He is active duty and an Iraqi war vet. He was there was the doc for a battalion of Marines. Thank God he and the guys he were taking care of over there came home safe!

LindsB - home is California :) We are still debating where exactly to move afterwards (he is from Washington). But I have friends and family in Washington too so anywhere on the west coast would be better than here :)

Rainbowstripe - are you sure we aren't related? My size is DDD. So being in the "obese" category was laughable to me since I did NOT look obese. Overweight, sure but not obese.

Oh and you look NOWHERE near big Lillylover! You look fantastic

Lilly19, you are so sweet! I am so glad your husband is home safe.

I just dug through my photos and found one of me at my highest weight, or close to it (i'm not really sure, I was on vacation and not weighing). This is a horrible photo, but I don't think I look that much smaller now compared to this photo. I was probably close to 160 in this picture.

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/prepstax3/photo-3.jpg

lillylover- I can totally tell a difference!

My body still won't let go of 150- SO annyoing! I want it gone!

Finally dropped some of the water weight from my free day. Whew!

Hey, you know how people say if you hang around heavy people you'll get heavier, but it doesn't work the same if you hang around thin people you'll get thinner. Well, what about if you hang around people who are trying to lose weight? Do you try to lose weight? :?:

Well, I went shopping with some friends. Friend A picked out 10s and 12s (the 12s fit better - she's chestier but smaller than me by 3+ inches and unknown lbs). Friend B (tiny - 5' 2", 115lbs) picked out her fav color in a 6, the smallest size there. Too big for her. I tried the 12s - too big. 10s - thought they were good until I tried the 6 - perfect! :carrot: My friends were happy that I was happy I fit the smaller size, but Friend A kept saying how she was going to lose 5lbs. Not in a bad way, more like she felt compelled to because of my fitting a 6 shirt. I felt a little weird about that.

So, does being around people losing weight make others want to lose weight? Anyone have experience with this? I'm just really curious. I don't know, as no one else I know has/is trying to lose the kind of weight I am.

LiannaKole - My husband is a pretty healthy eater. Doesn't really eat fast food much and enjoys veggies (when I prepare them for him). So being around him has aided in my weight loss journey because I am able to eat more healthier and I don't pig out with him like I used to with my sister if we go out for dinner (especially sushi)!

Well ladies my scale is sticking to the guns at 159.2....I was hoping to cross over into 158 by the end of this week. Gotta keep truckin' on

Lillylover Omg you look so much smaller! I can totally see the difference. Maybe the next picture you post could be in jeans and t-shirt because the cardigan and boots are hiding your shape.

LinnaKole: Congrats on your weightloss. As fas as your questions goes. YES THEY DO also try to lose weigt because your on a diet NO MATTER HOW TINY THEY ARE!! Two of my closest friends are both 5'3 and 5'4 and they dont weigh more than 110 lbs! And everytime i asked them if i needed to lose weight they would always always always say NO!! Even though i am 5'6 and at the time was around 165-172 lbs. I didnt start until i met one of my girlfreinds in june whom when i asked her if i needed to lose weight say 'DUH OF COURSE YOU DO!! And she has been my biggest supporter ever since. However now that i have lost weight and i am at 140 thy both have noticed. And the tinniest one whos 5'4 and 110 lbs also wants to lose weight now. Moreover i really dont understand how they are my best freinds but could never tell me the truth. So i believe that no matter how close you are to someone there is always competition even though your not in that race or whatever. I know i am going on and on and on but this has bothered me soooo much and for so long. And even now they still try to sabotage me once a while. I love them both but when it comes to the weight loss their just not supportive enough.

Everyone Else Lilly posting a picture gave me a good idea. I thought since we all kind of know eachother and are on the same journey and were so supportive of eachother. Maybe at the end of december or mid december we could post pictures of our progress so far? What does everyone think? I think it would be a really great motivation.

Have a great weekend everyone!

LindsB, thanks!! Seriously, you're going to drop out of the 150s any day now. I can feel it!

LiannaKole, this is probably really terrible of me, but I don't tell people I'm actively trying to lose weight because I don't want others to copy me. Doesn't that sound awful?? None of my friends are overweight, in fact they're all pretty skinny. So this isn't like I don't want them to get healthier, but I just want to catch up to them and I can't if they want to lose weight too!

Lilly19, I don't think the week ends until Saturday ;) so maybe you'll lose just in time for tomorrow!

Lose25, thanks (again) for the lovely comments :) I'll be sure to try and take pictures in a different outfit just for weight tracking purposes--these were just photos taken by others that I happened to have around. And you already know, but I'm definitely in for posting pictures in about a month! And I know how you feel with regard to your response to LiannaKole's comment--people told me I didn't need to lose weight, but now that I've lost it people are saying that I look so much better. I do understand though, I suppose--I would have been really upset if someone had just flat out told me I needed to lose weight. But then again, I wouldn't have reached the high weight I got to if someone had just told me sooner!

I'm stuck at 133.8 again today...I'm hoping for a loss tomorrow! Have a great weekend everyone :)

Oh man my husband took me out on the town tonight! We went to one place and had wine and an appetizer (french baguette with 3 different spreads) and then walked around and went to another place where I had a beer and spring rolls. It was so much fun but I doubt that Ill be seeing 158 tomorrow morning haha :))

I guess last night wasn't so bad on my weight loss efforts, 159.4 this morning! Yay Im still here =)

Yesterday was the first time that ANYONE has called me "thin." Well, she said, "Wow, you look so thin!" So maybe I'm not thin yet (duh, still overweight), but whatever. Someone said the word "thin" and they attached it to ME. Kinda fun. :D

LiLLy19: That's awesome that your husband can help support you in this, and that he likes eating the healthy food you make. And the sister thing - my sister and I do the same. It's fun, but the scale hates me for it in the morning. ~sigh~

Lose25: Your two friends sound a tad like one of mine (not Friend A who was shopping with me - she is one of my biggest supporters, actually), but another one who is way thin. She started eating healthier when I did and started asking me all the time if X food would make her fat, or ask if she looks like she's gained weight, etc. Weird to me, and after a while it's irritating. I don't ever do that to her.
I do agree that the truth is important, especially when said in the right way (not being mean and excusing it as "truthful," like my cousin does). I'm glad your friend is with you all the way. :) I agree that it's kinda strange that some people (even thin ones) start this race with weight loss. :?:

LillyLover: I do that same thing! Even now, I haven't said I'm trying to lose weight to anyone. They've all noticed now on their own, but I've never talked about it. Barely even to my best friend (who's a wonderful supporter of me). And sometimes I have that moment too, where I don't want them getting any smaller until I catch up a little. Lol! My friends all have BMIs around 20-23 max, so they're all way smaller than me.
And you do look a lot different in the picture. You look great, by the way!

slip ups have been happening a little more often than before..try every couple of days. i just realized how addicted i am to cereal. i need to stop playing if im trying to get to my goal before new years

Oh noes. So my excessive weekend (higher calorie days both Friday and Saturday) have left me with extreme sodium/water retention - I can feel it, my hands and feet are swollen and I just feel puffy. It was hard to get the ring I usually wear on this morning, so I'm not imagining it. That being said, the number on the scale this morning is just one I'm going to ignore, because it would take me out of this thread and back up to the 160's :(

If it does end up sticking and being my actual weight for a morning weigh in for the next day or even more (which I forbid hah) then I guess I have to say goodbye to you guys again and move back up - but until then, I'm taking it as a number I am ignoring until I've had a decent amount of water, actually gone poop, and weighed in again tomorrow.

As for now, I need to learn that I can't have 2 high calorie days like that in a row. I can't go the French Markets AND go out for dinner in the same day. I cannot give in to random candy at people's houses!! To make up for the damage and keep my calories at a normal level for the week, I'd have to eat just over 1000 calories today, but I will not eat below 1200 so that isn't happening (unless by a fluke chance I'm under after dinner, in which case I'll leave it).

Fingers crossed I can still be happily in the 150's with you ladies tomorrow.

Rainbowstripe, look at me--I'm technically not supposed to be in this thread anymore, but here I am!! I would say just drink plenty of water, and that should diminish the sodium effects a bit.

Lilly19, keep it up! We like having you around here :)

LiannaKole, congrats on the compliment! Those are so fun--it's weird to say/type this out, but compliments are kind of addicting. They're actually a major motivator for me haha!

Brit, I hope you don't get discouraged from slipping up. I have cheated on my diet more times than I care to share, but the important thing is that you keep going so you'll reach your goal!

Speaking of cheating, I cheated tonight and had a quesadilla. It was soooo good...but I know I will pay on the scale tomorrow. I do notice that I cheat whenever I'm discouraged by the lack of movement on the scale. For example, I've been at 133 for four days in a row now--four PERFECT days diet-wise. I need to get out of the habit of getting so easily disappointed and seeking instant gratification! The diet that I'm on does call for dramatic weight loss, but I guess that only applies for those who have more weight to lose :(

rainbowstripe: It's unlikely that you ate enough calories to have actually gained around two pounds (or however many more the scale says). I had a way high calorie weekend last weekend, and my weight went way up (like 3-4lbs up), then dropped to where I was last week, then finally dropped lower.

It's probably mostly just water weight. I wouldn't leave the thread if you don't want to. If you're anything like me, if you just keep on plan it'll go away in about a week.

LillyLover: Compliments are nice. I'm getting better at dealing with them now and actually do like them. Makes me wonder what else people will say when I get smaller...

Oh gosh. Well I'm staying here because I feel like I got here rightfully and it's just water retention and the fact I haven't pooped that has put me back up to 160.9 pounds. I mean come on...the day before that I was at 158.7 pounds! Unhappy. I got right back on track properly yesterday and ended up the day at around 1188 calories, so it should kind of even things out - but I don't like the gain. I also don't like not pooping.

Sorry for the TMI!

For the past three days I've been the same weight: 153.4, so I guess I believe it. That puts me just about 4lbs away from "technically normal" weight. The very tippy top of "normal," but still. :dizzy:

I'm not sure what to do once I hit that point. Obvious keep eating right, exercising, and losing, but I mean the mental aspect. I've been fat since age 12. I've never been a normal weight after that. It's mind boggling to me. Fat is one of my self-descriptors (sometimes negative, sometimes just a description). Weird. Ah well, maybe it won't feel different? :?:

I saw my mom today and we were cooking dinner for everyone in the kitchen (grilled salmon - yummy!). She took a look at me and affectionately said out of the blue, "You have no butt." Haha, yeah, I know. And it's only shrinking. I laughed and said it's her fault - she has a tiny butt too and I get it from her. No junk in the trunk, but I have boobs! 34D, too. Also from her. Lol

rainbowstripe: Yay! I'm glad you're staying! And water weight + not pooping does suck. Don't worry, the scale number will drop and other things will...er, sort themselves out.

LiannaKole How awesome for you! I'd love to have no butt haha. Also grilled salmon is one of my favourite meals...mmm now I'm craving it I might have to get my mum to possibly get it for when I go home later this week! I guess it will be a bit weird to reach a "normal" weight. I'm on the cusp of being no longer obese/into the overweight category. I've been there before, but like you, never have a been in the "normal" category. Let me know how it feels hehe.

I have been doing really crappy. I'm not going to make my Thanksgiving goal, but I will continue to push towards it. :(

Linds i know how you feel. I did so badly today ate chocolate bars alll freaking day. Its like iam stuck in a rut.

Rainbow you should definitley stay you'll be back under the 160's in no time.

Liannekole keep going youll see a chnage soon.

So i weighed myself at 138 today but binged on chocolate and hot chocolate all day. SO i think i screwed that up big time.


Lets try to have a great week everyone! I think we all need it.

Lose25 You did what I've been wanting to do all day (and still want to do) only I want to do it worse. I want chocolate and french fries. Oh man. You're doing so great though, I'm sure the 138 isn't just a fleeting number!

149.2 this morning!!!!! PLEASE let this stick! If I could see 148 this week, I could def. see 147.anything for my Thanksgiving goal!

LindsB eeeeee!! Thats so exciting!!! What a great number to see on a Monday morning :)))

Ladies there have been no changes, I doubt I'll be able to lose 2 pounds by thanksgiving, but at least 158 would be nice :)

Rainbow its not worth it at allll!!! Just live through me for now lol and pretend you ate it. I feel discusting and i ate more then chocolate. I hope your right and it isnt a fleeting number. Thanks.

Today will not help my diet at all. I am having a cheat lunch because we are having a Thanksgiving pitch in here at work. I really want to take part and eat some of my favorite foods. I will atleast eat reasonable portions. I will be in the gym hard all week to try to negate it! This will probably not be good for my being out of the 150's but I have found that if I deny myself of everything I will binge out of control for a few days out of frustration!

hi all! back from my crazy fun weekend. did not stick to the healthy plan at all, but i had a **** of a time. we DID do a loooooot of walking, and i was in heels all weekend, which forces ur legs to work harder (right?) so hopefully that countered some of the cal intake...

even so, i know i’m holding onto water; we ate nothing but sodium filled restaurant foods all weekend. 151.4 this morning, so lots of water and exercise today and we’ll see where i land. hopefully i didn’t do too much damage.


BUT, one great thing about this weekend is that those back problems i’ve mentioned a few times didn’t flare up AT ALL!!! guess all that PT is working! :D yay!

Linds Yay 140's! Don't stress too much about the Thanksgiving foods! I'm sure you'll make wise portion choices and I know you'll exercise to make up for it hah!

Lose25 I have no chocolate anyway :( And if I wanted fries, I know they wouldn't be that good, since I'm at work and the only ones around here are from a pizza restaurant.

shasha Sounds like a fun weekend! I had a huge sodium related gain (2.2 pounds) from Friday and Saturday nights - I'm getting rid of it though!!

~So I'm back in here with you guys officially, JUST... 72.5kg this morning which is 159.8 pounds. Hope it sticks and that I get further down than I was last week!!

Rainbow- thanks for the encouragement! Glad to hear that you are here to stay!!!

Yay rainbowstripe, glad it came down quickly for you!! Must have been just water weight.

LiLLy If it weren't, I'd be worried. 2.2 pounds overnight would be a huge gain especially after a week of steady loss hehe.

woohoo 149 stuck evn after my huge bad lunch!!!! I did skip dinner but it was simply because I still felt full!!!!!!

LindsB - congrats on OFFICIALLY breaking into the 140's =))))))) thats awesome!!!

Well I had a tiny bit of a loss 0.4 lbs but it puts me at 158.8! Yay Im excited to see that. Maybe I can inch my way into 157 next week :)))

Hello,

I'm noodles (pretty new to posting in the forum). Just thought I'd post because I'm living in between the 140s and 150s and don't know whether to be be frustrated or happy.

I went from 153 to 148 in a couple of days, but it may have been due to dehydration/stress...so today I am 150.6 :(. I suppose the 148 was never actually real...but still a little frustrating.

Even 2.4 pounds is a big loss for me as I am getting closer and closer to my goal weight....

lindsb, so exciting you’re officially in the 140s!! i knew it would be soon. congrats!

lilly, a loss is a loss! you’ll see 147 in no time!

noodles, welcome!! weight fluctuation can be super annoying. i am the queen of losing slowly, so i understand your pain. as long as you’re doing everything right, the weight will come off! it’s science.

i am down a little from my crazy fun weekend, which makes me happy, but i’m worried about moving the rest of the water weight bc now i’m broke and can’t go grocery shopping--that means i’ll be eating ramen noodles and tuna for the next 2 weeks =/ wish me luck combatting that sodium w water... ugh

shasha12 - you're right a loss is a loss. Ill take it :))) hehehe

noodles - 150 is still great since you've been yo-yo ing from 153 to 148. You're right in the middle!!! Now you can focus on getting down to the 140s ;)

Weight went up a pound - TOM. No biggie.

I'm still stuck at 133.8...not an ounce more, not an ounce less. It's so annoying!! I'm almost convinced that my scale's battery is low or something.

158.8 this morning so it was not a fluke yesterday!!! Yay thats exciting

lillylover, i know that can be discouraging, but keep at it! you’ve come so far!!! you’re doing everything right, eventually it will come off. :hug:

lilly19, yay for your non-fluke!! super exciting!

lianna, great attitude about TOM :) i admit, i’m not always as carefree as u haha


i’m down a little more from my weekend this morning... down 4 pounds of water weight since Monday morn. ayiyi that weekend was ridiculous. but i’m happy that it’s falling off as fast as i drank it on LOL

i just found out i have BUNCH of ppl coming out for new years. i want to be SEEEEEEXXXXXYYYYY by then!!!! now that my back is getting better i’m thinking i’m going to need to crank up my workouts :D i’m excited to be able to run!! hopefully soon... at least for now i’ll settle for being happy with being able to bend over haha

We are sort of quiet this week...whats up?!