QOTD: what benefits has your weight loss brought you so far?

Increased confidence and increased energy both mentally & physically. This has resulted in the attitude of "yes I will" rather than "I think I can".

QOTD:
What benefits has your weight loss brought you so far? Or if you are just starting out on your weight loss journey, what benefits do you hope weight loss will bring?

i am starting my weight loss journey again after having regained over 80 pounds of weight i had lost on the weight watchers program about 2 years ago. it has been a struggle to get back into my daily ww routine after being sick/on many meds but i have joined this group in hopes of kicking it into high gear and doing my 100% to get us ladies a win.

ultimately i just want to get healthy again. having a better self confidence, and to be able to fit into amazing outfits instead of my typical jeans/skirt/tshirt/hoodie/cardigan get ups i have been using is also a plus!

QOTD: Why do we have 2 chat threads going? LOL

Suzanne - Water aerobics sounds awesome, good luck and have fun!

Mae - Hi and welcome.




What benefits has your weight loss brought you so far? Or if you are just starting out on your weight loss journey, what benefits do you hope weight loss will bring?

Honestly, I can now tie my shoes without losing my breath.
Also, at my heaviest I was having very bad pains in my inner thighs that made sex painful. Those pains have went away.
It's nice to button my pants and not have the imprint of the waistline on my tummy.

That's all but looking forward for many more benefits.

Woo hoo! I actually got out of work early enough today to go to aqua aerobics! I love that class :)

QOTD: What benefits has your weight loss brought you so far? Or if you are just starting out on your weight loss journey, what benefits do you hope weight loss will bring?

I've been at my desired weight, and I've been heavier like I am now and there is a HUGE difference in how I'm treated at each end of the spectrum. A lot of people seem to assume I am less intelligent, less capable, lack self control and/or motivation in all areas, and then of course there's the whole "attractiveness" issue and feeling good about how I look, besides which there are MUCH better looking clothes in smaller sizes. Who is the sadist who thinks heavier women should wear these huge honkin' prints? And I know I feel better about myself and have a lot more energy. Just since I started doing the LAWL plan again on May 18th I've noticed that I'm less winded going up and down stairs. You wouldn't think 8+ pounds would make that big of a difference, but apparently it does!

Hello...finally...to all the new red team members and to all the returning members!! I can't believe how crazy it has been here...and my weight loss is suffering. I have been doing so poorly because of many issues, but mostly I think I have just let stress and time management derail me again. I need to sugar detox again...does this ever end?

I have 1 week until I fly to CA to drive my family back to PA for our visit. I have my house completely tore apart to 'toddler-proof' it, work is crazy busy, I just found out last week I will have to have surgery on the 26th and I finally adopted 2 kitties who I brought home today!! Can't imagine why I haven't exercised in 2 weeks...though I know that is no excuse!! I really need to prioritize myself but now I have gotten behind and can't seem to catch up. Okay...enough complaining.

On a happy note..I found 2 wonderful kitties at a local shelter. The funniest part is when I met them last week I thought one was a girl and one a boy(they were calling 'him' Sharkey). So, I decided to name 'him' Boris and pick them up today and for 2 hours I called 'him' Boris. Then I start reading the health records and I see 4 year old male Boris is actually 1 year old female 'Borisette'!!! So, I have 2 females, which is fine and they seem to love their new home. No name yet as I spent the whole weekend coming up with a boys name....

QOTD The benefits of the weight loss have been so amazing. I feel like a totally different person. I can move and do things without pain. No shortness of breath, no couch potato syndrome. I just love the way I feel and enjoy participating in life again!!! I have also learned to actually like some food that is good for me.

QOTD - I feel good na na na na na na na!!!

One of the biggest benefits for me it getting back to the great outdoors. I love to hike and with all that extra weight it wasn't possible. I feel good mentally and physically I am getting strong.

Yesterday when I went to get on the treadmill the belt wouldn't start, it just kept resetting. Mack was able to fix it when he got home so I'm back on it this AM. I did walk/jog for my hour but didn't do anything else when I got back.

I've got numbers ready to post and will do so after Dee does the Blue team stats. I am unable to make a "sticky" and I want to make sure it stays at the top.

lol.... just the way I have seen it done in the past; new week new chat thread. Mostly I just make stuff up as I go along.... lol

QOTD - I feel so much better! I mean, there is nothing wrong with feeling like you are 40 if you are, but feeling 40 at 23 is just too much. My back pain almost completely disappeared, I can run without passing out after 3 seconds, and if I'm feeling a bit vulnerable, I can even hug my knees!

Also it is great to be able to just buy clothes. I'm sure you can identify with how miserable it can be to spend hours and hours trying on clothes and not being able to find a single thing that both fits and makes you happy. I totally do not want to have to deal with that ever again.

Good Morning Tanya, glad you dropped by with the update. Congratulations on the adoption.

I have to tell you I still think you are CRAZY doing the road trip with your sister and the kids. I would love a webcam look into that little joy ride.... lol

What benefits has your weight loss brought you so far? Or if you are just starting out on your weight loss journey, what benefits do you hope weight loss will bring?

I have had an increase in energy which has not only benifited me but my family as well. I have been able to increase levels of my exercise, actually do some real push ups, keep up with the jumping jacks all things that I could not even think about doing 11 weeks ago when I began my weightloss journey. I am eating healthier, have not gotten sick once and generally feel better all the time. Last night for the first time in my thighs i felt some muscle, now dont get me wrong i still have large thighs but hey it has been years since I have had any definition in any part of my body. I hope to continue to build muscle, lose weight and eat healthy.

Hello everyone! Heading out for my walk/run momentarily. Been having some upper leg pain as well as lower back pain. I think the back pain is due to TOM coming soon, but the legs I'm not sure what its from. Pushing through it all anyway. Going to be doing a Jillian and/or a Biggest Loser workout after my walk/run as well. I try to workout double on Tuesdays since I don't work till 5pm.

Congratulations Red Rockets..... we took the Blue Bombshells!!!

Collegemom was our biggest loser with Hungry4AChange and Daimere runner ups. GREAT job ladies!!!

Keep up the GREAT effort and keep posting.

Congrats collegemom, and the runner ups! Way to go! :)

Congrats to the biggest losers of the week!

Congratulations Red Rockets!!! Way to go Collegemom!!!