Getting Out Of The 280's - Page 2 - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

ThinningVegan · 01-19-2011, 01:38 AM

Well I just forced myself to work out even though I wasn't really up for it tonight. I have a bit of a headache and feel just kind of icky, but I think after a shower and a delicious berry banana smoothie I might feel better.

I was very proud of myself today when I woke up. My husband and I have a room mate living here with us and she was sitting in the living room eating Mcdonalds. She offered me a little chicken sandwich and I of course turned it down and went to make my green smoothie with veggies. I was a little bummed out that she even offered in the first place because she knows damn well what I'm doing and that I re-committed myself to veganism. *Sighs* anyway I didn't eat it and that's all that matters.

aasshhlleeyy · 01-19-2011, 03:04 AM

Hey girls Im just starting this weight loss journey but it has been so discouraging the past few days I will be down then up then down again...ugghhhh! Should I not weigh everyday? What do you ladies do as far as exercise?? I have been walking and doing weights 4 days a week started with 1.5 miles and am now up to 3... what am I doing wrong?

ThinningVegan · 01-19-2011, 03:30 AM

Hmm not sure what you could be doing wrong as I don't really know what you are eating. Losing weight really really depends on what you put in your body. Also, how much water are you drinking? Maybe you need to start doing something else other than walking or pick up the speed and intensity at which you walk.

I am currently doing the beachbody Insanity program for exercise. Don't let it get you down about the scale. If you're just starting keep in mind it's going to be a journey and take awhile. Your body could be getting used to the changes!

aasshhlleeyy · 01-19-2011, 04:51 AM

i wish i could pick up the pace i had plans to do C25K and I tried but I broke two bones in my right leg in April and had a pretty nasty surery and now have lots of beautiful metal in there lol anyways I gave it a shot and was so sure Id be able to do it but it was so painful I couldnt run so I just stuck to walking and weight training. As far as my diet it has completely changed I am counting cals and eating about 1200 a day. I completely cut out wite refined flours and am only eating whole grains. I never really used to eat fuits and I have incorperated those as well I am also trying to keep protein on the up side and carbs and fats low. My one downfall that Im pretty sure I have is I am not drinking enough water :/

ThinningVegan · 01-22-2011, 10:00 AM

Sorry to hear about your surgery and everything. You should be proud of yourself for trying anyway and sticking to plan regardless!

Water is my downfall too I never drink enough of it.

I was down to 288.8 this morning yay!

CanadianCutie · 01-22-2011, 11:10 AM

aasshhlleeyy, it sounds like you're probably not consuming enough calories, 1200 is the bare minimum the body needs to function. When I'm eating 1700-1800 consistently I lose, and this is with minimal exercise.
Great job, Vegan on turning down the McD's. I'm hanging in right at 282.8. Period is due today, but is sometimes a day late. Been craving carrots and mushrooms (I hate raw mushrooms, it's odd).

LuvMyMr · 01-22-2011, 04:39 PM

279 as of this morning!!! I'm out!!!

ThinningVegan · 01-24-2011, 01:37 PM

AWESOME LUV!!! I'll see you in the 270's soon hopefully LOL

I was at 286.4 this morning.

I LOVE mushrooms yummy!

mmel3283 · 01-24-2011, 04:30 PM

I was 288 as of 2 weeks ago...I'm hoping I'm down this week at my meeting...I missed last weeks. BUT...I'm semi concerned I gained.

BUT 9 more lbs and I'm out of the 280's and 30lbs lost!!!

gagirl1 · 01-28-2011, 10:19 PM

I finally made it back down to 282. Whew, January has been a rough one! Hopefully I'll make it to the 270's soon.

Chamie · 01-29-2011, 12:14 AM

HI! I hope you don't mind if I join you?!
I started this journey 2 weeks ago and weighed in at 295.6. My first weigh-in I had lost 11 pounds and weighed-in at 284.5 pounds. I weigh-in tomorrow again and hope to lose at least 5 pounds. I am a participant in our local community Biggest Loser contest. I am trying to watch calories and have started exercising this week. I pray I will see it on the scale tomorrow!! Hopefully goodbye to the 280's!!

taliee · 01-29-2011, 02:27 PM

Hi! Nice to see another 280s thread, as the one I've been in tends to slow down a bit! (Here: The 280s Ladies - Our first official thread!) I lost 30 pounds over the summer; first from Jenny Craig, then calorie counting--and then stalled from mid August to earlier this month because of emotional and academic stresses. I started back "on plan" on the 10th and have lost about 8 pounds so far! I definitely need to increase my exercise and water intake, but otherwise I think I'm doing well! Really ready to be out of the 280s SOON!!!

SuomiSara · 02-02-2011, 03:02 PM

Anyone still here?

I want to join in. Working hard at getting down the scales!

AZ Sunrises · 02-02-2011, 03:50 PM

I should be in the 270s by Monday. TOM will have ended, so I should see water weight dissipate.

Larry H · 02-02-2011, 07:48 PM

I just made it out of the 290"s Onward and downward through the 280"s now.

Started at 317 and this morning's weight was 288

Larry,
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