[jssykapop]

Hi girls. My name is Jessyka and I am looking to start a small support group. I have been through the yoyo of diets, gaining and loosing and I am sick of it. I want to loose my fat baby. I have about 60 lbs to loose and I don't want to loose with a diet, but rather a lifestyle change.

Just looking for other girls for support who need to shed more than 30lbs.

A little about me; recently newlywed jan 6th 2014. I am 5'6 and weight 189lbs. I use to be 135 when I met my DH but as you all know when your in love you sure to pack on the weight. And I did pack it on. I plan to loose the weight through strength training and jogging/walking 6 days a week. I can get pretty intense with working out so if your into intense working out and need help staying committed I'm your girl.

[louie61403]

Hi! I have been searching for some online support myself and we sound like we are around the same place. I am 5'7" and at 182. I lost 40 lbs with IP but fell off the wagon or just was tired of the strict diet. I haven't gained any back but joined the gym and was trying to loose about 20 more. I have been working out 6-7 times a week with no loss. Now I know i have been gaining muscle but the lack of progress on the scale is starting to frustrate me. I am trying to work my way back to the IP diet if only for a short time. Anyway, I have been looking for a good online group. Any rec's?

[Rose426]

Hi!!! I am in the same boat 5'6" and 183 pounds ugh! I was 155 pre pregnancy and was comfortable at that size. I would like to lose 40 pounds though so I have room to gain 5 pounds. I got up to 221 pounds after delivery due to getting preeclampsia. I'm down 20 pounds in fluid but I still look 5 months pregnant. I'm going to try counting calories and walking/jogging to start. I would like to add in some strength training as well I have to find a work out dvd.

[FatCat123]

Hi I'm in the same boat as well I'm 184 and 5'7. I really need the help and support to lose this weight. I used to be 128 and I've gained so much weight because of stress and bad eating habits. I recently started exercising but I still have indulgences. I have a big sweet tooth. I would love to give and receive support!

[Frances123]

There's a great 180s thread in the 100 LB. forum...not too many people, but all in the 180s, checking in frequently, very encouraging! You should check it out!

[jssykapop]

Seems like we are all the same height and weight. What are your girls exercise routines and diets? Im running/jogging 45 minutes a day 5 days a week and eating mainly veggies and little meat. no wheat. small portions of sugar ( coconut sugar). I use to be on the atkins diet and that was great but just couldn't handle that much meat. I notice i get less bloating with a more vegetarian diet.

[aryastark]

Hi ladies, you all sound like you are in the same boat as me. I need to lose about 35-45 lbs, I'm 5ft 2 so I don't carry excess weight well I eat okay but I snack a lot and because my husband has a very sweet tooth there are always temping foods around. I'm doing a combo of jogging and yoga at the moment, working out about 5 days a week but I need to sort the food issue out.

[jssykapop]

Hey girlie. Welcome. what I have noticed what works for me is this:
1. I allow myself to eat fun foods (cookies,cake,greasy sandwiches) as long as I eat a small portion. and I am talking like 1 little cookie, or a 1/2 of a 1/2 of sandwich. When i was cutting out all fun foods I got so sad, and than when i lost enough weight i binged and gained all the weight back. So I think allowing a little here and there helps.
2. I watch my dairy, red-meat and flour intake. For me I dont eat any flour, unless its a small little piece of cake. I dont cook pasta at home and no bread. I bloat real bad with processed flour and breads. Red-meat is great but i try to limit that to once a week or twice.
3. Lots of water before a meal. I can eat for 3 people but i try not to anymore. When I feel hungry I drink a huge glass of water. If im still hungry I drink one more and if i still am after that I eat.
4. I dont do any crazy water, juice or 500 calories a day diet. That for me doesnt work and in the end you just hate your diet. I try to make changes that I know I will stick with for life.

Hope this helps. Im am here for u girl and I am sure the rest above are too..

[jssykapop]

BTW girls what name should we girl our support group? Sunshine girls? lol.. any ideas so when we post in the forms its easy to find us.