I was waiting to really start baking until I felt more 'in control'. I've gotten a sudden boost the past two days, LOL, so I think I can start the cookies soon. Plus we will be having a college guy stay with us and he's a rail, he can eat them:). I've been waking up and saying 'I will eat good today' and I pray for God's guidance in the choices I make. It's really been working. This morning, I wanted Bart Simpson PB and Chocolate cereal, but opted instead for the women's oatmeal from Quaker Oats. A much better choice! I still use sweetened cereal as a healthier choice than ice cream at night for sweets, but I don't think it's a great way (for me ) to start the day. I also did some weights at the community center and some aerobic. I feel really good.
In Christ,
Pamela

I'm new, would love to join!
 

I'm almost 30 - I weighed in at 210 lbs in July of 2000. Using "the old fashioned way" I went down to size 12 at 160 lbs by my wedding date in September 2001. But, since the wedding I've gained back 15 lbs. I'm MISERABLE. Would like to lose at least 30 more, if possible.

Would love to have support.

Hope to meet you all soon!:dizzy:

HI,
Mrs. Pooh-thanks for joining us, and congrats on your success with your weight loss. What you are experiencing now is what I like to call-fat and happy-gaining when you are with the one you love-it can make you lazy! ha ha
You will lose it again-and do not be miserable-think about how far you have come from your initial weight. You will do great.
Pamel-I am glad you are feeling more in control. Good for you.
Aphil

Another Newbie
 

Hey All,

I've been reading this board for some time now and figured I should be a little proactive and join in! I'll give a brief synopsis of my weight loss history. I've pretty much been overweight my whole life (I'm 24), my highest being about 220 in high school and the lowest about 165 in college. I got back up to 200 punds this summer and it freaked me out enough to start getting back in control. I've lost about 25 pounds since August and I am just trying to make it through the holidays without gaining any of that back! I didn't want to wait until Jan. 1st to recommit since in my mind that will give me free reign to eat whatever I want until then.

I also track my calories using Dietwatch. I used to be eating between 1400 and 1500 calories a day, but that has gone up to about 1800-2000 since Thanksgiving. The hardest thing for me will be going home to Boston for almost a week at Christmastime. My mother keeps the house stocked with every kind of junk food and dessert imaginable - and in large quantities. Now wonder most of my family is overweight. I know realistically I won't be able to restrict myself from a lot of it, but I just want to avaoid the binging and eating for no reason.

I haven't been exercising at all - that is something I'll be starting for the New Year. I've signed up for a Pilates class, which isn't much, but it's a start. My goal wieght for now is 145, but that may or may not be attainable. What I would really like is just to look really great in a size 8 regardless of what the # on the scale is - but to be honest that number is still really important to me at this stage.

I knew this was a good fit when all the bra talk started - I wear a 40DD, although a have a feeling it's not the right size.:dizzy: Ok, enough babbling, back to work.

Lexxy

Hello All!

WOW! This thread is really growing! WELCOME! :)

lexxy2, Welcome! Congratulations on taking control and losing 25 pounds! You CAN get though this Holiday without gaining, we ALL can together. We WILL make healthy choices and not binge! :)

As I was out and about yesterday I realized for the first time how GREAT I feel. I can actually say I was smiling and happy in bumper to bumper Christmas traffic. It feels so good not to be overstuffed, bloated and having the feelings of shame, guilt and despair from constant bingeing. I can't imagine what this Christmas would have been like had I not asked for help on the "3FC's board" and if Aphil had not answered by plea for help. Aphil, Thank you sooooo much!!! You are an Angel :angel:

Happy Holidays!
Faith~
222/210/120 ~ 12 down 90 to go! Getting a little closer each Day :)

HI,
Lexxy I am so glad to meet you! We are close to the same age too-I am 26.
I know what you mean about being around the family-That is whay I am not going to expect any loss over the next week or so-Just try to be in control enough to stay the same.
Pilates is actually a very body toning and strengthening exercise-people think it and yoga is for wimps-but it is very hard to have the balance and form to do some of the poses and to hold them. They are just not very aerobic-but they will definitely improve your shape and make your body more toned. Way to go!
I am so happy-my husband came home with a nice chunk of change for his Christmas bonus yesterday. We are going to finish insulating the garage,get the Harley rebuilt from a softail to a hardtail, and spend the rest on things for the house-and maybe I will get a nice thing or two....;)
I tell you-I will be so glad to take the tree down-I am burning about a zillion calories a day running after my infant son getting him out of the tree and the presents, although I must admit I let him mess with the ones with my name on them a minute or so extra..."Honey,he got it open while I was in the bathroom":p
I am so bad...did I mention I got a new workout video for Christmas? ha ha
Take care,
Aphil
start-202
now-194
lost-8

hello, welcome all newbies, glad to have you here, the more , the merrier and it is great to have the support.

i am not as good as aphil and faith at answering posts, but i do read everyones progress and am here for support.

lexxy i am the same as you about the bras, but i too dont think that is the right size, aphil gave some great advice on the subject.

i have been really busy, as everyone else i am sure, but last night i let it get in the way of my healthy eating. i was getting so much done, that i negelcted to eat dinner, then when everything was done and dd, angelina was in bed, at 8:00 i was so hungry and tired that i went over ww points, grabbing pistachio peanuts, real mashed potatoes with butter and milk( i usually just make them with chicken broth) but they were already made from the family's dinner, chicken baked(not bad, but still ate too many of them)and a sugarless cupcake.:mad:

today, i will plan the days activites better and my food choices too.

hope everyone is having a great day.

Hey Ladies, thanks for the welcome!

I made it through the day without pigging out on all the candy and cookies at work - baby steps, right? Anyway, I was wondering where you all came up with your goal weights. I have used all sorts of online tools to calculate "ideal" weight to correspond with height, etc, but I think that's still pretty arbitrary. I've seen lots of people with a goal of 125 - of course I would LOVE to weigh that, but I think my bones weigh more :o

Lexxy

Hi,
I have been trying to post all morning! Darn site would not let me on for anything!
Well, ladies, I had a bad day yesterday. I had an uncontrollable craving for peanut butter-and a tablespoon of it would not do...
Aye,aye,aye...
I am human I guess, but I got up and did a good workout this morning and had a very light breakfast-trying to get back on track and not let one binge turn into a 3 day eating orgy-we all know how that can happen, don't we.
I am still going with my plan to enjoy the holidays, but not too much!;) I hope in a week and a half to have maintained my present weight-that is a feat in itself!
Lexxy-how I came up with my goal weight of 160 is this:
160 is not my lowest goal weight, but my first goal weight that will take me from being obese/overweight to the top of the healthy weight range for my height. When I am at 160 I wear about a size 13. When I reach that goal, I will make myself another goal. It is hard to say 120 or 130 for me, because I weight train so much that when I get down below 160 it gets a lot harder for me to lose pounds. At that point my goals are more by clothing size or body fat-I can go from 160 to 150 and drop 2 sizes if I work out enough because muscle weighs more than fat.
For example, before I had my kids, I worked out and resistance trained a lot and my mother and I both weighed about 135-I wore a 7 and she wore a 9-she hates to exercise!:o
So 160 is not really my goal weight, but my first goal.
Faith-thank you so much for the kind words-I hope you continue to think of me as your angel-I want to see you feel good about yourself and your life again. Even though we have never met, you are my friend and I care about your life and your weight. We are all in this TOGETHER!:D
Have a good day!
Aphil

hi girls, just checking in. i got alot done today. glad you are back in control today aphil. yes i do know all to well , how one day of binging can lead to 3 . i am doing pretty good.

as far as my goal weight, i just went on one of the websites and filled in all my info, height weight and activity and it said i should weigh between 115 and 135 so i picked 125. i cant remember the website i was on. i will check and get back to you.

hope everyone is doing ok. coming down to crunch time, christmas is almost here.

Hello ALL! :wave:

Is EVERYONE still in Control! Ya know, We CAN do this! YES WE CAN!

To help me or should I say keep me on track I decided to take my measurements and print them here for ALL to see. I knew it would be very depressing, but make be mad enough to tell myself this is the BIGGEST I'll ever be and to make me make these inches melt away as fast as I can!

Believe me, I WILL NOT be overindulging over the Holidays, not after seeing this! I can't believe I have gained so many inches since I did the BFL Challenge, much less how many since I weighed 120.

Here goes:
December 22, 2001
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 210
Chest: 44
Belly: 44.5
Waist: 37.5
Hips: 51
Thigh: 30
OUCH!!! Previously at 120 lbs my Butt was 33 inches and I WANT IT BACK!!! I've got 18 inches to melt from my behind and THAT is my New Years Resolution!

Oh, and Yes, I do expect each and everyone of you to do the same. :eek: :^:


Happy Holiday's!
Faith~
222/210/120

~~~New Beginnings~~~
By doing what needs to be done right now, we make the most of each present moment. As long as we are alive, we are always free to begin again. Instead of following an old, worn-out habit, make a fresh start this moment on the rest of your life. Each day is a new start. Each moment is a beginning.
~unkown~

HI,
Willbethin and Faith-great posts-it is so great to hear you. This will be short because I have to get to bed-big day tomorrow!
We had Christmas with my father today, my grandparents and Mom last night-and tomorrow my dh and I have to get some last minute things done before Christmas Eve for the rest of the family things.
Hope everyone is having a good time, but are staying aware of what we are eating and how much we are moving our bodies.
Aphil

Merry Christmas Eve ALL! :)

Hope everyone is having a Happy, Safe & Controlled Holiday!

We're leaving in a few hours out of state to visit relatives, so I pray I can keep it together 'till we return home tomorrow night. Wish me luck.

Merry Christmas!

Faith~
222/209/120 ~ 13 down - 89 to go
start date 12/6/01

HI,
We are also leaving soon for my in-law's and will be gone unitl tomorrow night. Everyone have a good holiday!
Aphil

I'm ready to be done with the holidays, LOL. I haven't been really watching what I eat and I haven't been eating too terribly, but it's a little more and a little worse then normal. My body is totally rebelling on me. I am going to eat good tomorrow! I haven't been able to work out the past few days either and I have so much energy, I'm about to burst. My lovely dh was also very kind this year: the only sweets he gave me were some bubblegum balls instead of the massive quantities of candy that he used to give me! Woohoo! I got lots of nice body things and a gift certificate to a spa. I'm so looking forward to getting back on track. I feel like poo!
In Christ,
Pamela