Women of Color Calorie Counters - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

ddran143 · 06-15-2006, 12:35 PM

Hi I want to start a thread for women of color.Thats means everybody!!!! This is to support each other through a long journey of weight loss and keeping it off.So we can be there for our children, grandchildren, and live longer.

My name is Dee and I have been trying to control my weight since I was 12.So its been almost 15 years trying to keep it off.My short goal is to get under 200 lbs.

Cassie501107 · 06-15-2006, 03:45 PM

Hi Dee! Great idea. My name is Cassie, and I am 22 years old, and the mother of 2 gorgeous children.

I don't write down everything I eat, but I do keep a general idea of how many calories I am getting; I try to stay between 1400~1600...but it's more like 1800. LOL! It's working though!

ddran143 · 06-15-2006, 05:36 PM

Welcome Cassie

Glad you decided to join the thread. I just started calorie counting .How long have you done it? Has it worked for you?

707Goddess · 06-15-2006, 05:44 PM

ddran I ve just Re started but i did lose close to 100 lbs 2 years ago i just kindda let myself go but im back now it does work trust me ... where about in cali are you?

ddran143 · 06-15-2006, 05:55 PM

Hey Goddess Wecome

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100 lbs!!!! That is so good. Whats your calorie range???
I live out here in Hercules and go to school in the City..So i see we are neighbors

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707Goddess · 06-15-2006, 06:09 PM

Yes we are good deal ... im doing 1400-1600 i just restarted so im trying this range first after a week i'll see if i lose and weather to up it or lower it

ddran143 · 06-15-2006, 06:24 PM

You are my inspiration right now

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1400 -1600 is not that bad. I have been trying to stay in the 1300-1700 range last week I was in the oh...2000's.This half of the week I have been doing at least 1450 on the average. So I cant wait to see my weight in results monday.

srmb60 · 06-15-2006, 06:38 PM

Dee? Is that you in your picture? Darned attractive! Are you sure your scales work???

Universityprincess · 06-16-2006, 03:55 AM

I have to say that I admire everyone's calorie range! I've JUST managed to lower my calories to 2,000.

707Goddess · 06-16-2006, 02:35 PM

I need to get a pic for my avitar im gonna take some this weekend so by monday you'll all see me aren't you excited.......LOL j/k

ddran143 · 06-16-2006, 05:52 PM

Susan-Hey..Nice to see you here!!!.You know, I have been saying the same thing.Im like I see it the picture (that was 2 weeks ago), but the scale is coming down.

ddran143 · 06-16-2006, 05:54 PM

Welcome University Princess

2000 is a good range to start out. I am in that range too often

.I am trying to be like susan and be at 1200-1500 eventually. Where are you from?

ddran143 · 06-16-2006, 05:55 PM

Goddess.. I cant wait to see your picture.I bet you look fabulous!

Cassie501107 · 06-17-2006, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ddran143

Welcome Cassie

Glad you decided to join the thread. I just started calorie counting .How long have you done it? Has it worked for you?

Ever join a group and then FORGET that you joined it?

Haha, that's what happened to me...sorry ladies!
Dee, to answer your questions, I have been watching my calorie intake since Feb 2nd, 2006. It has worked for me....I have lost 45lbs so far, but it could be more if I wasn't soooo addicted to chocolate.

I don't have a pic of me on here, but there is a link to my MySpace page in my siggy, and on that page you will find pics of me and my children, and if you look reeeeeeeeeeeally hard, you'll find one of my hubby....I think it's in my slideshow, but if not, he is #1 on my friends list.

If any of you have MySpace, feel free to add me!

ddran143 · 06-17-2006, 02:38 PM

Just checkin in. No reported weight loss yet.I am afraid I have all water weight right now,cause of that monthly thing.I did Tae bo yesterday for 55 minutes but may have gone over 1600 calories.I have to log in Fitday to see where Im at now.

Have a great weekend!