Counting down from 100
 

Welcome! This is a support group for people who have over 100 pounds to lose. Let's share everything from our frustrations and triumphs to our weight loss plans and recipes. Think of this as your second home.

I think Felicia said it best when she opened this thread at our past location, "This is where we can talk, vent, laugh, cry, and just share what ever we want. Hopefully we will all be on the same page and any tears will be "tears of joy" because we are all doing so great!"

That said, let the games begin! :)

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If you'd like to join this thread, please fill out the following survey so we all can get to know each other better! One-on-one emails and PM's are fantastic, but I'd also love it if we each could share some of the same knowledge and information about each other. I thinking knowing where we come from and where we want to go is a great foundation to lay for this support group. Newbies are always welcome!

First name:

Geographical location:

Age:

Marital Status:

Children/Ages:

Occupation:

Pets:

Hobbies/Interests:

Height:

Eye/Hair Color:

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:

Starting Weight:

Present Weight:

Goal Weight:

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:

Following any specific plan:

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:

Something you're passionate about (besides food):

Worst craving(s):

Favorite healthy thing to eat:

Favorite type of music:

Favorite movies:

Favorite TV shows:

Last book you read:

Last thing you ate:

Last time you exercised:

What are some of the things you can't wait to do after you reach your goal weight:

Anything else you would like to share with us:

An Inspirational Quote:

First name: Kristy

Geographical location: Near Kansas City, KS

Age: 24

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None, but I have two adorable nieces ages 2 & 4.

Occupation: Student

Pets: A Golden Retriever and 2 adorable kittens

Hobbies/Interests: Photography, Art, Interior Decorating, My Family, Reading, Music and Movies!

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes and light golden brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: (my whole life)... but truly June 20, 2005.

Starting Weight:340 lbs

Present Weight: 338 lbs

Goal Weight: 170 lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: All my life food has been linked with every emotion. Food is a part of celebration, loss, happiness, stress and even social activity. I need to completely restructure the way I use food and lighten its prominence in my life.

Following any specific plan: I just signed up for Kathy Smith's Project You exercise program. It hasn't arrived in the mail yet, but I'm looking forward to it. This summer I'm committed to Tuesday and Thursday morning water aerobics. Otherwise I'm using a combination of plans and trying to tailor them to suit my needs.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It seems like I've always waited for the perfect day to address this problem, but there is no perfect day. This time my mindset is different because I know that in my current body I cannot live the life that I've always dreamed about. Just daily activity wears me down and I no longer find that acceptable. I'm ready to "go to the mattresses" and conquer my life-long struggle with weight for once and all!

Something you're passionate about (besides food): Seeing new places and trying new things. I love exploring other cultures and diving into different approaches people take in life. I'm passionate about being honest and finding truth and beauty within everything and everyone I come across.

Worst craving(s): Salty and sweet at the same time. I love potato chips followed by chocolate. But my true craving is for soda pop. Pepsi and I go way back.

Favorite healthy thing to eat: Apples are fantastic. They're sweet and crunchy. I also love carrots. As a kid my grandma used to tell me to eat my carrots because they are good for my eyes. Ever since then, whenever I eat a carrot I imagine that my eyes are getting bigger and more beautiful.

Favorite type of music: I'm an eclectic kind of gal. Tegan and Sara are Canadian twins that are my all-time favorite...but I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for Harry Connick, Jr. I could spend hours talking about music. It's one of my passions!

Favorite movies: I'm a sucker for romantic comedies. The more cheese the better, but my taste in movies is just as diverse as my taste in music. A favorite is impossible for me to list.

Favorite TV shows: Do I have to admit? I'm a WB fan. I love 7th Heaven, Everwood, Gilmore Girls and One Tree Hill. I also got into Lost and Two and a Half Men last season. (During the winter I watch way too much tv! It's how I unwind)...

Last book you read: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (sometimes it's good to go back and read those classic young adult books).

Last thing you ate: Last night I had an apple for desert (it was that or a bowl of ice cream -- and I took the healthy route. Woo hoo!)

Last time you exercised: Just about 12 hrs ago before going to bed.

What are some of the things you can't wait to do after you reach your goal weight: LIVE! BREATHE! PLAY! I can't wait to fit into an airplane seat or a tight space comfortably. Daily life will be ten times more better when I can move about without feeling exhausted all the time. To play with my nieces and really run with them will be fantastic. I could write one thousand things here that I can't wait to do, but they all come back to one thing -- I can't wait to feel alive and active and like I can finally participate in the world...

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am excited to have found a community here full of other people who are struggling with similair issues. I'm also completely dedicated to providing encouragement and support to anyone else on this path who needs help and motivation. I wish you all the best -- and good luck on your journey to the good life...

An Inspirational Quote:
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." ~ Anonymous
How long should you try? Until. ~ Jim Rohn


Let's have courage...and keep going UNTIL!!!!

[B][COLOR=Indigo]First name: Felicia

Geographical location: Flordia

Age:27

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages: son (8)

Occupation:Medical Assistant

Pets: 2 Turtles

Hobbies/Interests: Shopping, T.V, Losing weight

Height: 5'4?"

Eye/Hair Color: DK brown w/ red hair/ DK brown eyes

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Restarted on May 15, 2005

Starting Weight:267

Present Weight: 245

Goal Weight: 145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional eating....not giving up

Following any specific plan: my own

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know what will happen f I give up and my health has become a problem.

Something you're passionate about (besides food): my family and shopping ;)

Worst craving(s): at night (after 10pm) anything and everything

Favorite healthy thing to eat: salads....all veggies

Favorite type of music: R&B and hip hop....I like most music but not country

Favorite movies: Harry Potter, The best Man, Legally blonde 1 & 2.....

Favorite TV shows: Gilmore Girls, The OC, Nip/Tuck, House, Everwood, One tree hill, Kevin hill, Real world, How do I look..........I can go on and on! :D

Last book you read: "Spiderman" (kids book) I am not much of a book reader.....I read lots of magazine articles. My son and I are going to start the new Harry Potter book soon.

Last thing you ate: Sliced green apples (snack)

Last time you exercised: Tuesday. I know, I know....I need a kick

What are some of the things you can't wait to do after you reach your goal weight: Go shopping for clothes in a size under 14 and go to the beach and wear a swim suit

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have plans for a new tattoo when I reach the weight I was at 2 years ago!

An Inspirational Quote: "one moment on the lips, Forever on the hips.....you are strong so don't let food break you"

Okay, I'm just checking in. I don't have time at the moment to fill it all out. I just wanted to get on and tell you that this is a wonderful idea. I read all the posts from the subsequent thread. I'm looking forward to reading more and think this is going to be an awesome thing. I will email the profile thing the first chance I get. I've been on the computer way to long this morning. I"m sorry. I did weigh in this morning. I'm still at 254 and I did lose 1.5 inches. I didn't lose the weight probably due to the pop.

my info
 

First name: Shelley

Geographical location: Peru, Indiana

Age: 31

Marital Status: Married for ten years to Jason

Children/Ages: Jakob; age 9

Occupation: cashier at Wal-mart

Pets: 2 cats-munchkin and zip

Hobbies/Interests: spending time with my family, playing on the computer, reading

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: eyes-blue; hair-dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: actual Mar.12th; new start on June20th

Starting Weight:261

Present Weight: 254

Goal Weight: 125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: pop addiction and portion control; i have the hardest time eating the right things.

Following any specific plan: moderation and exercise

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: motivation and determination; just today I got my family to agree to eat healthier :cp:

Something you're passionate about (besides food): taking care of my son; doing things to make his life at home memorable; i lost my mom at age 19 and all I have are my memories. I want him to have good memories when he no longer has me which won't happen for years. I want him to be able to tell his children that he had a good life growing up.

Worst craving(s): pop, pizza, and tacos

Favorite healthy thing to eat: chicken

Favorite type of music: old 80's rock; and country; best band in the world to me is Motley Crue

Favorite movies: Grease; I like all the sappy girl movies as well

Favorite TV shows: i'm a reality buff; i like American Idol; real world and the true life documentaries on MTV; i don't get involved in to many shows

Last book you read: I am in the middle of reading the new Cassie Edwards book. It's been a few days and can't think of the title. Awful huh?

Last thing you ate: 2 hot dogs without the bun with a tad bit of spanish sauce about an hour ago

Last time you exercised: 15 min on the elliptical 30 minutes ago

What are some of the things you can't wait to do after you reach your goal weight: be able to shop in the smaller size departments in store and to say goodbye to the plus sizes; take my son to Cedar Point and ride the rides without the worry of not fitting on a ride

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm a good person and am very supportive. I consider myself reliable. I do need an occasional kick in the butt and can take constructive criticism. I'm ready to do this and need to do this.

An Inspirational QuoteOff hand I can't think of one. If I see one, then I will let you know. SOrry!

First name:April

Geographical location:San Jose Ca

Age:32

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages:Son 5yrs - Georgie

Occupation: Work for College - Housing

Pets:Mouse named Dora

Hobbies/Interests: Making Friends, reading, picnic with son at the park or living room, dancing. New hobbie is to get out more and get a new one.

Height:5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown, brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:06/21/05

Starting Weight:202

Present Weight:202

Goal Weight:140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Not to stop once I get going - and not over exercise and get sick then stop.

Following any specific plan: No - Just eating healthy and exercising.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I just don't want to be heavy anymore. Also weight more than my husband and he is tall at 6'8".

Something you're passionate about (besides food):My family

Worst craving(s): Ice cream

Favorite healthy thing to eat: All vegi and fruit - love them just lazy

Favorite type of music: 80's

Favorite movies:Lord of the rings (all), Goonies, Indiana jones, most scary movies also.

Favorite TV shows:House, sponge bob, Tolley spies, Hmm ok I watch too many kid shows.

Last book you read:Lord of Chaos from Robert Jordon - been a while

Last thing you ate: healthy choice - I did not want to cook last night - Woot!!

Last time you exercised:

What are some of the things you can't wait to do after you reach your goal weight:Wear a dress or a tank top and not feel heavy in them.

Anything else you would like to share with us: /hug

An Inspirational Quote: Hmm can't think of any right now

Miscellaneous
 

I just felt like sharing this with everyone. My husband and son have been supportive but this morning we had what I would call a breakthrough. My husband and I actually got into an argument. He's getting upset because I'm getting on the computer so much for support when he says that I should go to him and my son for support. It doesn't do any good to tell him that he doesn't understand the ups and downs of losing weight. He thinks he does. Well, I had put some stuff on the wall next to my elliptical for what I feel is a huge motivator for me. He thought it looked tacky and made me take it down. I got very upset because I didn't see that as support. WEll, it caused us to get into a huge conversation on what it would take for him and Jakob to support me. To make a long story short, we are going to start eating healthier. They are going to watch drinking pop in front of me. I had gotten a 44 oz mt dew this morning and after drinking half of it I gave the remainder to my son and grabbed a water. I was going to take a day off from my elliptical but my husband made me get on the elliptical for 15 minutes. He told me that if I take one day off then it'll be the start of a bad trend. He says this from previous experience. I agreed and went and did 15 minutes. I couldn't do 30 today because of the sleep deprivation from last night.
How would everyone think about making Saturday's weigh in days? I always weigh on Saturdays as my official weigh in. I'll be honest. I do weigh in on other days but don't count them as offical until Saturday and that is when I record my weight. I weighed in at 254 this morning. I'm also setting goals for this week.
My goals are:
1. drink 60 oz of water daily
2. Use my elliptical 30 minutes daily
3. Keep my calories between 1500-1700
4. Limit my pop to no more than 20 oz daily.

I'm more than determined to make this work. WE can do this everyone!!!!

Hello everyone

I have been gone most of the day....doing the movies, mall and picking up a few things for the house. I did do what I said and I finally got the Harry Potter book........I guess that was really half the battle, let's just see if I actually read it. LOL

Okay I got on the scale this morning and I am down 2 pounds.
My husband has been gone all week....he is out to sea. He gets home on Monday so I am not sure if my eating will be better or worse. I am happy to say that i have managed since May 15th to make sure I don't make my dinner plate match his....LOL

Shelley- I am ik with weighing in on Sat. Sorry about you and your dh, you know I understand how they can be. It is a great idea about putting up motivational stuff around you. I actually bought a note book that is small enough to fit in my purse. I write quotes in it and I have taped some pics in it to remind me of how I look and what I want to look like when i am done. The good thing about this notebook is that I can take it where ever i go and it will always be there when I need it.
Oh and one more thing....we all need to try to help you with your pop addiction (but that's great that you put down the 44 oz before it was gone). I am very proud of you!

Kristy- How did you do this week?
It looks like you and I need to jump on the computer or go for a walk or something when times get tough. I think that emotional eating thing is the worst....I often wonder why I couldn't be the kind of person who can't eat when i get upset. That would make things easier on me for sure.

Shelley and Felicia I'm so glad you both found your way here! And welcome to our thread April!

Shelley: I am so excited for you that your husband had a break through. Support from that end will triple your success! I think the official weighing in on Saturday is a great idea, right along with setting goals for the week. That way we can definitely hold each other accountable. Fabulous idea! And way to kick it up and get on that elliptical machine even though you were going to take it off! With that determination you'll be seeing thin sooner than you think. :)

Felicia: Congratulations on the 2 pounds lost! I'm sure your eating will be great even after your husband gets home because surely you'll want to impress him with how well you've been doing. I also can't wait for the new Harry Potter book to come out! And can I just say you have great taste in tv shows. Don't you just love the WB? :) Keep up all the great work!

April: I loved reading your survey. I also love all the LOTR movies -- I can't believe I didn't put that on mine. Feel free to jump in any time and tell us how you're doing!


As for me. Let's see. I have a dilemma ladies. I actually gained 7 pounds this week and am weighing in at 345 lbs today. This makes no sense to me what so ever! I used to be a very sedentary person and adding in the two days a week of pretty intense water aerobics has been a big step. (I've been doing this for three weeks now). This past week I did my water aerobics and even exercised two other times...yet I gained all this weight. I don't want to be a slave to the scale, but it truly baffles me.

About a month and a half ago I began to notice a swelling in my feet and ankles. I think my body has developed quite the case of water retention. Swimming is supposed to help alleviate this, but it hasn't gotten any better. I'm feeling more healthy and part of me believes that these seven pounds are just fluid... It's discouraging, because I've been doing the work, but I went in the opposite direction.

I'm going to keep on keeping on, though. I'm going to turn this "set back" into motivation. Consequently, here are my goals for this week:

1. To take my measurements and get a picture of myself at my current weight. (This seems so simple, but I've yet to do it. I want to record my current body so I can look back on it and smile widely at how far I've come once I reach my goal).
2. To drink 64 ounces of water daily.
3. To workout for one hour at least 4 times this week. (Two days of water aerobics, one day of land aerobics/cardio and one day of toning/flexibility). Extra bonus points for myself if I can bump it up to five times this week.
4. To begin a weight loss journal in which I record every single morsel of food or liquid I put in my mouth along with personal thoughts, progress, etc...
5. To only drink two 12 oz. cans of soda per day.

On that note, I'm off to bed. I look forward to this week. Putting down goals in black and white is really fantastic, because I can already see myself succeeding. This I can do. One week, one day, one hour, one minute at a time. May the force be with you (sorry, I watched Star Wars today)... :) Ciao for now...

Good morning friends! Can I just say that it is noon and I haven't even had a sip of soda! It's normally the first thing I have when I wake up. I don't like coffee, so a can (or two) of pepsi has always been a part of my morning ritual. I also fufilled part of one of my goals for the week -- I finally took my measurements. The numbers suprised me -- they were even bigger than I could have imagined. It turns out I have an hour-glass figure, but you just can't tell because of all the fat in the way! :lol:

Felicia, thanks for the encouraging words and recommending www.FitDay.com -- it's awesome! It's the exact thing I was looking for and didn't even know it. So, thanks! Your breakfast also sounded really healthy. I had a cup of whole grain mini-wheats with banana slices in it. Breakfast is truly my hardest meal of the day. I hate eggs and normally breakfast is whatever I can eat in the car (such as muffins or bagels)... My mom recently read that if you eat whole grain cereal every morning for at least three months, your blood pressure will drop. I don't have high blood pressure, but I come from a family that does. So I'm really going to give this whole grain cereal approach a try. It sounds good to me and coupled with healthy fruit it sounds great to me!

Keep it up! Hope today is full of success for you!

my weekend
 

Hello all!!!!

It sounds like everyone is doing good. I use fitday everyday to count my calories and I love it. I get on there everytime that I eat.

Felicia: Good job on losing the two pounds!!!!:bravo: You are doing great. I'm glad that you are concentrating on you. It is better when you do things for you and not for someone else.

Kristy: Sometimes your body freaks out when you start something new. It'll take time to catch up. Mine did it last week when I started the elliptical. It freaked and added two pounds. Be patient. You'll start losing soon.

I've done well the last couple of days. I only had 20 oz of mt dew yesterday. I'm going to have no pop today. I have decided to go cold turkey. I can't continue to do what I'm doing and lose weight. It just isn't possible. I had only 1711 calories yesterday. Today I'm on target for only 747 calories. I know that it isn't enough but most of my cals come from pop so it will take me a while to get the calorie thing situated out. I'm hoping that in the process my body thanks me by dropping me below the 250 mark. I want to say goodbye to the 250's so badly. I'm tired of seeing those numbers.
WEll, I need to go. I promised hubby that i would limit my computer time.

I found the new thread :) I was very busy all day yesterday with work and a birthday dinner afterwards. We went to Chilis for my brother-in-law's 30 birthday. I chose the lettuce wraps as my entree, which seemed a good choice to me.
Anyway, here is a little info about me.

First name: Karla

Geographical location: Rhode Island

Age: 26

Marital Status: Engaged :)

Children/Ages: Stephen/20 months

Occupation: cashier

Pets: cat named Honey

Hobbies/Interests: reading, playing computer games, hanging out with my family

Height: 5' 6"

Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 2005

Starting Weight: 244

Present Weight: 242

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying motivated after the first couple of weeks

Following any specific plan: just watching my portions and making healthier choices

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i'm looking for support, rather than trying to do it on my own

Something you're passionate about (besides food): my baby

Worst craving(s): crunchy, salty foods

Favorite healthy thing to eat: any type of fruit, carrots, pickles

Favorite type of music: rock alternative

Favorite movies: Moulin Rouge

Favorite TV shows: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Last book you read: War of the Spider Queen, Insurrection by Thomas Reid

Last thing you ate: Chicken and Rice

Last time you exercised: So far back I can't even remember

What are some of the things you can't wait to do after you reach your goal weight: buy some cute clothes, surprise my family with how good I look, mainly be happy that I don't look like a big blimp

Anything else you would like to share with us: We can do this!

An Inspirational Quote: To accomplish great things, we must not only dream, but act.

Just a quickie


Kristy: Somebody once told me that when you start exercising you build muscle, which weighs more than fat, so you may gain a bit in the beginning...but the weight soon starts dropping after because muscle burns calories even when not actively used. Don't quote me word for word, that just how I understood it. LOL

Felicia: That's great losing 2 pounds! I weighed myself a little earlier to find my current weight and I lost 2 pounds too :)

Shelley: Good luck quitting the pop cold turkey. Have you thought of getting diet mt dew to help ease the transition of not drinking it anymore?

I hope everybody is meeting/exceeding their goals. I have to think a bit and see what my goals are.

Good day
 

I had an excellent day. :dance: I'm doing a happy dance. I went pop free. I didn't have a single drop. Yeah!!!!!! :cb:
I got my screen name because of my job. You can't laugh because my job actually does this. Here goes. I'm a cashier at Wal-mart. They have a cheer that goes. Give me a W; Give me an A, give me a L, then the little line inbetween the L and M is called the squiggly. Hence, my screen name. Yes, on occasion, we have to do this silly cheer. I couldn't come up with anything for a screen name so that is what I use.
I also did well with my calories and all. HEre's what I had today:
2 salmon patties
1/2 cup mac and cheese
3/4 cup ice cream
lettuce salad with croutons and fat free Ital dressing
Calories: 1083
Fat: 52
Carbs: 108

I drank 160 oz of water. I feel like I'm ready to float.
I did only 10 minutes on my elliptical today. I have a bad ankle and it was hurting today so it was hard to get the exercise in.
I hope everyone is having a good day.

Hi Guys,
Sorry about the weekend and for a bit there i thought i lost you guys...but i like out new home :D
Good to see everybody is doing good and the i like Saturday at our official weigh in.
Anyways here goes:
First name: Vanessa
Geographical location: New York

Age:32yrs

Marital Status:Married for 9yrs

Children/Ages: 2 boys ages 6yrs and 2yrs

Occupation: stay at home mom

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: reading, crafty stuff and shopping

Height: 5ft 5"

Eye/Hair Color: green/dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 05

Starting Weight:275lbs

Present Weight: 246lbs

Goal Weight: 175lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional eating, bingeing

Following any specific plan: not really

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Determination

Something you're passionate about (besides food): my kids and shopping

Worst craving(s): food

Favorite healthy thing to eat: fruits

Favorite type of music: little of everything

Favorite movies:

Favorite TV shows: desperate housewives, CSI,

Last book you read: Dr Phil 7 keys to weightloss

Last thing you ate: bread and peanut butter last night

Last time you exercised: 15min ago

What are some of the things you can't wait to do after you reach your goal weight: shop in a regular store and just about everything


An Inspirational Quote: Do everything like you will never fail.

Howdy friends! I'm so proud of our little group. Everyone seems to be doing so well! So, I've been recording my progress on Fitday and it's so wonderful. I love it. Yesterday I was doing fantastic, but as the day went on my eating habits curved downward. It was movie night at my house and I ate buttered popcorn, twizlers and m&m's just like everyone else. I felt so full by the time all was said and done that I was just going to brush off recording what I ate...but I did it anyway. It was harsh to see in black and white everything that I ate that day and the final calorie count -- even with being mindful a good portion of the day.

I've always said that food isn't my problem and blamed my weight on my sedentary lifestyle. But I'm the only person I've been kidding. So, I've had a revelation and I promised myself that I won't let that calorie count at the end of the day ever reach such a great height. That said...I've been much more mindful today. I've caught myself not putting foods in my mouth because I didn't want to have to record them and have them staring back out at me blankly in haunting reminder (the fat on my body already does that enough)!

Anyway...So I guess the goal of recording what I eat has been good for me so far. It's making me be real with myself and is holding up truths that I've been denying. Yesterday I stuck with only drinking two sodas and to day, in a moment of absent mindedness, was gulping down the third before it hit me.

Shelley. WAY TO GO on no soda yesterday. Woo hoo! Keep on happy dancing and floating on that water girl. You're doing fantastic. I can hear the energy coming out through your words. So good job! (And I agree with Felicia...I would love to hear the Wal-Mart cheer). Keep on rockin' it out!

Felicia: I'm so glad you're getting to enjoy having your husband home. I've never had crystal light, but I'll have to give it a try. Maybe that can be a fun thing for me to drink that's not soda. Way to go on getting the 20 min. walk in yesterday. Little spurts like that will totally add up in the long run.

Karla: I'm so glad you found our new thread! Way to opt for the lettuce wraps at Chili's. Making healthier choices like that, especially while at yummy restaurants, will definitely get you to that goal quicker. I love that you have a cat named Honey. My golden retriever is named Honey! And thanks for the words about gaining muscle... I've heard that too, and I"m really hoping that's the case. I'm trying to stay off the scale all week so my body has a chance to maybe balance out. Regardless, I feel slightly more toned and like the water aerobics is doing me good. I don't plan on giving up -- ever again. This weight is coming off baby! How are you coming along with formulating goals for the week?

Vanessa: I'm so glad you found us here also! How did you like Dr. Phil's 7 Keys to Weightloss? It's a book that is on my shelf and I haven't read it yet. (Maybe that's the denial talking)... I should pick it up and give it a go. I love Dr. Phil...Let me know what you thought of it. Have you thought of any goals for the week?

Well ladies...I hope you've all had great days. I'm so proud of each and every one of you! (Sorry...I'm such a cheerleader :)...

I'll check in with you all tomorrow. I'll be up bright in early in the morning for water aerobics. Go us!

Vanessa...I see you posted while I was writing my little novella. Your 1 hr. 20 min. work out blows me away! What exercises were you doing? And way to gulp down that water. Keep it up! :)

First name: Donna

Geographical location: Grandview, Indiana

Age:26

Marital Status:married, to Corey, since 1998

Children/Ages: none yet

Occupation: homemaker, but used to be CNA on alzheimer's unit

Pets: Cinnamon, Golden retriever, Slinky, dashchund, and Peanut, evil Kitty,

Hobbies/Interests: scrapbooking, watching my hubby run in demo derby, and spending time with family

Height: 5 foot 2

Eye/Hair Color: brown, and brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: been doing it forever, but really commited since May

Starting Weight:275

Present Weight: 259

Goal Weight: first mini goal is 244 by august 31st, end goal is 165

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: not snacking and getting up and moving

Following any specific plan: ww

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I just can't stand being fat anymore! I'm too young to feel this bad all the time, and I want to be at a healthy weight before getting pregnant

Something you're passionate about (besides food): love demolition derbies

Worst craving(s): doritos and reeses cups

Favorite healthy thing to eat: cherries

Favorite type of music: country

Favorite movies: raising helen, butterfly effect, darkness, amityville horror (old one)

Favorite TV shows: starting over, CSI, law & order SVU

Last book you read: With an axe, true stories of axe murders

Last thing you ate: diet peach cobbler, 3 points

Last time you exercised: about 1 hour ago, in the pool

What are some of the things you can't wait to do after you reach your goal weight:
go to Holiday World and ride the Raven
Anything else you would like to share with us: hope to find new friends and lots of support here


An Inspirational Quote:

Cool, another Hoosier. Welcome to our thread Donna. I live in Peru, Indiana. I'm not exactly sure where Grandview is but I will find out when I get done here. Peru is about 15 miles north of Kokomo on 31. We have Grissom airforce base. My husband also does demo derbies. You will find friends here. I promise.
Felicia: Enjoy your husband.

Kristy: Keep up the good work in journaling. I've been doing it and it helps tremendously. Don't get frustrated by the 7 pounds. It could just be water and muscle. You are doing good. We all have our slip ups. Keep moving forward!

Karla: Good job making the right choices in a hard situation. I would have probably failed with that. IT's very inspirational to see that you made the right choices.

My day was good. No exercise today. I took the day off. Food wise was good. HEre's my food for today.

6 oz steak
16 oz lettuce with 8 servings of croutons, and 9 servings of Ital dressing ( divided into two salads, one for lunch and one for supper)
44 oz dew ( I couldn't stay away today)
4 choc chip cookies
60 oz water
Calories: 1489 Fat: 32 Carbs: 251

We are all doing good, ladies. Let's keep up the good work.

Free day
 

Today is going to be a free day. I'm not going to record anything I eat or worry about anything. I am going to try to get on my elliptical though since I took the day off yesterday. I don't want to get to lax on my exercise. I"m not sure how long I'll do it though. I don't know what happened last night but I got a huge case of insomnia. I have been up since 9 am yesterday morning. I won't be able to go to bed until this evening because I have my child. I guess if I start feeling to bad I can call his grandmother but I really don't want to do that. Anyway, I am also trying to clean house and get things ready for a yard sale that I'll be having on the 9th.
Well, I hope all is well with everyone else.

Shelley, Grandview is in Southern Indiana, across the bridge from Owensboro, Kentucky, and about 40 miles from Evansville. I think it's awesome that your hubby does demo too!! My hubby won his heat at our county fair a few weeks ago and got second in the feature!! He's outside right now working on his "new" 1976 Caddy. We have a demo on July 16th in Tell City, IN, and he's taking an Olds 98 with a Chevy 350, that's been made into a stroker motor, with about 2 grand worth in it, but we bought it off the guy who spent the 2 grand on it for 200 bucks, lol. Now we are in the market for a 70's model Impala. I have been doing pretty good today, with writing down every bite that's gone in my mouth, and thinking before I eat, about whether I'm hungry or just absently eating. Well, gotta run and vac the pool, so I can swim!!
Bye,
Donna

How is everybody doing with their goals? I've come up with a few goals that I'd like to accomplish
1. Drink at least 64 ounces of water a day.
2. Exercise at least 3 days a week. (I need big help with this one)
3. Watch portion sizes.

I'll be going to the store later this afternoon to look at kitchen scales to help with watching portion sizes. I've always just eyeballed it according to the estimates they give, such as a deck of cards, or a baseball, etc. I'm not sure if I do a good enough job for that. My eyes may see something smaller than it actually is.
So far my breakfast and lunches have been great. I eat my fruits and vegetables mainly during these meals. I have a tough time with dinners because my fiance isn't into the whole healthy meals aspect and I don't feel like cooking two different meals to please everybody.
He did surprise me the other day and said he was very proud of me because he noticed that I've been trying to eat healthier and that I'm doing a good job with it. That totally made my day.
Anyway, I hope everybody is doing well. Keep up the good work! :)

Karla

I'm doing much better today. I slept last night. I am back OP. It sounds like everyone is doing good. Guyana, it is hard when your boyfriend doesn't eat the healthy foods with you. My husband has just agreed to do it. It helps alot. It is good that your boyfriend is noticing and compliments you. I thik that is great.
Donna: i looked up your town on mapquest and you are way down there. LOL!!! My hubby is doing demo this year because he didn't get his car ready in time. Our demo in Peru is the 8th and 9th and the following weekend is Wabash. Wabash's demo is harsh. We saw it for the first time last year and it was awesome. Good job on thinking before you eat. I always have to ask myself if it's worth it. I'm looking forward to a trip to Cedar Point next summer.
I hope eveyone has a great day.

Well, I have been doing pretty good today, spent about an hour in the pool this evening, and I have been babysitting all week, so this keeps me moving and not eating as much junk. I just wanted to pop in and say hi, will write more tomorrow, getting ready to head to bed!! Keep up the good work ladies!!

I'm doing pretty well. I'm having a hard time getting my exercise in today. I just don't have the ummph to do it. I am doing good food wise. I had 1522 calories yesterday. I have had around 700 so far today. I had arby's for lunch. I have close to 1000 left for the rest of the day. I'm so motivated and know I can do this.
YOu all are doing well. You just have to remember the end picture.

I'm glad everybody is doing great. Yesterday wasn't good. I went to the movies and ate too much buttered popcorn. My stomache hurt all day afterwards. I'm back on track today though.
Everybody keep up the good work! :)

Hey ladies, how's everyone? I did pretty good yesterday, and today I haven't eaten much, but what I have eaten wasn't too good, Doritos and a bologna sandwich and a Pepsi, ugh, not good at all!! Weigh in is in the morning, hopefully, I won't be up, if I lose, my husband gives me 10 bucks to add to my "skinny jar", for new clothes, or anything I want. Well, i hope you all have a super night and a great day tomorrow. Gotta go change, just got out of the pool! Bye!!

[COLOR=Navy]OKAY....not long now. I hope everyone is ready and prepared to get on that evil scale.
I forgot to tell you and you see can by looking at my post that I failed at going to sleep eariler....LOL
I will get back on later and post my weight. I can't wait to see how everyone did this week.

[U][B]GOOD LUCK!!!!![COLOR]

I got on the scale this morning andi t read 253. I'm down one pound. I'm not changing my ticker yet. I will do that when I reach 250. I'm shooting for 250 next Saturday. I'm going to try my hardest not to weigh everyday. I've not been doing bad but I haven't been reaching my goals. My goals for next week are as follows and start tomorrow. I have company coming today:

1. exercise on my elliptical for at least 20 minutes everyday
2. drink 60 oz water
3. no pop at all
4. eat between 1500-1700 calories everyday

I got on my scale yesterday, and i am down 2 pounds yea!! So excited!! Gotta run, will postmore later.

Hey...where is everybody???

I am going out of town tomorrow so I won't be back on here until thursday or friday. I hope things are going well for all of you.

Have a GREAT 4th of July

I'm doing okay today. I've ate to much but we went to Cracker Barrel to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. Yeah! WE made it! My son ran in the soap box derby this morning and we went to it. I won't be eating to much more the rest of the day. I went pop free yesterday but unfortunately that isn't the case today due to being my anniversary. My exercise was all the walking I did at the derby and car show. I hope you all are having a happy 4th!