Hi everyone. Congrats to all of you loosers. I too went to the virtual model. It was fun. I look good at 350 according to that model. LOL. I am 5'10" and put my goal at 160 and did it again. WOW! Hot mama. lol. I wish I can look that good. It was fun though. Welcome to all of the new people. I'm sorry that I haven't been so encouraging lately, I have been so rushed and fighting a flu bug. Everyone take care.
Blessings,
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Hiya everyone! Long time no see!

Welcome to all the new follks.

Congrats for all the losses and any/all accomplishments.

My life became a bit too hectic, so I totally fell off the wagon. I wasn't OP a single day in the last month and a half or so. I went back up to about 352lbs before I finally realized that I'm never going to get to my goal weight if I don't start holding myself accountable.

Sooo.. I haven't really been OP, but I kicked up the exercise a bit, and I'm at least watching what I'm eating, even if I haven't been journalling it. And, I'm at my lowest weight in the last couple years. I'm not going to sit around and watch the weight pile back on. I've worked hard to get down to this weight, and I intend to work even harder to get to where I need to be. </soapbox>

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Hi everyone,

I just went to the virtual model and you're right Jill I didn't see any change between 285 and 225 - same model and I wish my poundage was so nicely defined and stuff - but I love the idea of looking so thin at 160 and then I went totally crazy and put 120 and wow - It was fun to see though - especially if I could like that in a bikini no less :eek:

brandnewme - I think we've all been there - if you fall down you just have to get back up. You sound like you're mentally back on track and that's what is most important. You can do it!!!

Well I'm off to go weigh in take care everyone

Michele

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Virtually here too
 

I also went to Virtual Model a while back. Being a little weird, I tend to do weird things. So I did it different ways so I could see what I would look like 50 pounds from now, 100 pounds from now, 150 pounds from now and at my "normal" recommended weight.

Honestly, I didn't see much difference from when it showed a 100 pound difference to when it showed a 50 pound difference. At that point you say "Am I really so big that it wouldn't show if I lost a whole 50 pounds?

I also felt uncomfortable with the sight of the virtual me weighing 130 pounds. I don't know why though. I was thin until I was 12, and I wasn't the least bit body conscious at that age. In fact, I didn't become body conscious until people started telling me I was "fat." Unfortunately, when they started telling me I was fat, I was only about 10 pounds overweight (I weighed 105 exactly) and they made me feel like I was 100 pounds overweight. Then the weight and the bad feelings kept coming.

Lilion ~ Thanks for noticing. I can always count on you. P.S.: Your midieval camping event sounds so fun! I hope you can get all the work done in a hurry so you will be able to forget about it and have a good time. I love stuff like that!!!

Hey gang
how is everyone??? I haven't posted in a while, but I've been here I come and read[ my typing sucks]
I've been good[ thanks to all the support I get here] staying o/p and getting my work-outs in :dizzy: I'm at stall and for the frist time I decided to ride it out, no matter how long it takes!!!! this is a life style change.
Welcome; to all the newcomers!
Biggirl and Shadie : you guys keep me on point ,thanks!!!!!
Audrey

I just read an excellent article on WebMD's weight loss clinic site. It was titled "How
To Think Like a Thin Person." It gave me some insight into sabotaging myself, and how I can overcome it. When you pretend you are thin, even if you don't feel like it, eventually you will. I remember a lecture in college that said if someone tells you often enough that you are stupid, you will eventually start believing it, and acting like it. So if I tell myself often enough that I am a fit, healthy woman, I will start to carry myself that way, act that way, and eventually start to believe it. I can make it a self fulfilling prophecy. If you get a chance, read the article, especially if you have self esteem issues that are holding you back.

The more people who comment on my weight loss the easier it's getting to say no to stuff I shouldn't be eating..and the less appealing those foods look. My middle school youth group had a pool party tonight..pizza and ice cream..and I also brought a bunch of fruits and veggies and some chips and salsa. The pizza wasn't even appealing...and lucky me..the host mom had WW ice cream bars in the freezer so I got a treat too. Each time I saw someone putting a slice of pizza into their mouths, all I could think was "wow...8 points." But i just sat and ate veggies and fruit until I was able to go home and eat some actual dinner...polished off the end of the turkey chili I made.

I checked out the Virtual Model thing too...being only 5'4", 266 lbs actually was accurate compared to what I see now...but 140 looked awesome. I thought about putting in an even smaller number just for kicks but I resisted.

My parents are coming to town this weekend..we have a family Bar Mitzvah nearby,..and then Sunday night my parents and my BFs parents (and us) are all having dinner together....eek! Fortunately BF's mom asked what was OK to fix for dinner so it will be a good night...although it's interesting when we have 2 diabetics and someone who is allergic to all artificial sweeteners having dinner together.

My weeks are starting to get less hectic and after Monday things are going to be just peachy...I actually looked at my calendar for the week of the 20th and saw NOTHING on there...amazing.

Hope you are all doing well...if you're struggling...keep trying!!!

Thanks
 

Thank you, Hippie! I will go to WebMD right now. :D

Hi ladies! Although I haven't posted recently, I have been popping in and reading. I fell WAY off program this past weekend because I let all those negative thoughts about staying the same after working my butt off override the positive, "it's okay" thoughts. I was having a hard time publicly admitting that, but actually knew I needed to admit it, and there is no better place than right here. I have dusted myself off, got all those negative thoughts out of my head and Monday got right back OP, and plan to stay there. Old habits die hard, and I realize those changes won't happen overnight, but I do know that I have to keep working hard to make those changes.

Catherine - Again, your vast knowlege of information has sooo helped me. I love the idea of "thinking myself thin" while working to lose the weight. I'm starting today!

Since I've been out of the loop for awhile, I've missed too much to really do personal responses, but will definitely stay on top of things now.

CONGRATS to all of those who have lost, and WELCOME to any newbies I've missed. Take care!

I'm feeling good today because I weighed in at 372.8. Officially 20lbs down! 19 more and I will have lost 10% of my total body weight! Someone else suggested making mini-goals out of 10%, which I like because even though losing weight will get harder later, the amount I need to lose to meet a goal will get smaller and smaller!

Lately I've been struggling with cravings. I want salty cruchy things like pretzles and warm, cheesy things like pizza. I don't know how to satiate the cravings. I am trying to avoid the mistakes I made last year when trying to lose (and giving up after 6 weeks) I had an off day once a week and instead of reducing the cravings, I think it increased them...so I've decided to limit my "off" days to every 15lbs lost. I know rewarding myself with food isn't exactly condusive to a healthy relationship with food, but it helps motivate me to know that there is something I want (really badly) only a few days away if only I try hard enough now. All the other rewards for losing weight (smaller clothes, slimmer body, easier mobility) are a long way away. I'm wearing the same size pants I was wearing when I was 50-60lbs lighter (no, I have no idea where all the fat went...maybe my head?) so it'll be a while before I see any non-scale victories. "Off Day" rewards are immediate...or sort of immediate, since I have to work to get them. Which makes them different from before because I earn them instead of just getting them as a part of my week.

Anyway, I know I'm rambling. I'll shut up now.

Solus
 

Good for you, Solus!!! Your loss is excellent!!

Keep up the good work! Find what works for you and do it!

Solus: There was quite a discussion here awhile back about pizza alternatives. If you're looking for warm and cheesey, you might want to try fat free tortillas with 2% cheese slices or shreds melted inside like quesadillas. You could always add a dab of pizza sauce too if the mood strikes you.

One of my favorite alternatives for pizza are little ones made on 1/2 English Muffins. The muffins are fairly reasonable fat and calorie wise. Spred with pizza sauce, sprinkle with low fat mozzarella cheese and top with turkey pepperoni or Canadian bacon. Works every time.

For salty/crunchy, my favorite is the Lays Light Chips. They are made with Olestra so start off with small portions and see what your body's tolerance is to that, but you get like 15-16 chips for one portion. Very satisfying.

Solus - you're doing so great. Remember that it's a life change and you need to assimilate to your new lifestyle - eating style - There is a success story on WW.com and the lady lost over 200 pounds! She said that in a way having so much weight to lose helped her accept that it's a life journey and that the changes she made in the way she eats have to be permanent changes. She said the two years it took her to get the weight off really prepared her for the long run.

I don't have any new pizza alternatives - the english muffin thing is great! I also would try the lean cuisine or a frozen variety. Actually though I don't know if you have little caesars but the $5.00 pizza - cheese or pepperoni only has 4 points per slice (I'm not sure how many calories) so I mean you could have that and not beat yourself up for it. I usually take two pieces out and get rid of the rest - put it out of sight so I only eat two pieces.

You are doing great! I usually don't look at the percentage but I always set mini-goals for myself. WW does it in 10%'s and my leader keeps track of that - I think when the weight starts to drop off slower you could always adjust your goals accordingly. You just have to find out what works for you!!!

You can do it!! Keep up the good work!!!

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