How are all of you girls doing?! I don't think I will workout tomorrow, but hopefully I will feel 100% on Saturday! My eating today has been good, so I'm happy about that. Weigh-in day tomorrow Melanie!
Hey everyone. I introduced myself on this board last week... but this past week has been so crazy, I haven't gotten to post anything. Just as a refresher... I"m 25, looking to lose 50 pounds (i'm down 3 so far) and really need the motivation of an encouraging bunch like you guys.
Last night I had a HARD night. First, I felt depressed about my body. I am sure everyone goes through this. But I was looking up abdominoplasty on the computer! I know that's not the route to go (Besides, I haven't even had kids yet!) but I must have been REALLY depressed. Then I was STARVING and kept battling with myself not to eat a sandwich. I finally ate some pickles and peanut butter crackers (yeah, you probably think Im preggers, but I'm not!! AT least I don't think so!) and drank some water and that got rid of the sandwich and chips craving.
So I laid down to go to bed and all I could think about was my stomach, how much I hate it, and how much I want it GONE! I'm gonna dig out the ab roller and start doing it every day. I'm gonna start walking...walking the dog..walking by myself...anything to get my *** in GEAR. I've made the excuse that I don't have time for years since I've been in college. I know I'm busy, but I can take out at least a half hour a day to start out.
My husband... he's wonderful. He tells me everyday he loves my body. But this is for me. I know that he won't be kickin my *** if I don't work out, so I need you girls to do it for me lol!
Sorry for such the long post, I just want you girls to get to know me. I graduate on December 16th, and I want to look GOOD at graduation. I look forward to getting to know all of you.
It sucks to go through hating your body, but I think it's giving you what you need to get in gear. It's not bad to have a sandwich, just have a healthy sandwich and if you crave chips get some small bags of baked ones or some pretzels. There is a way to eat everything you want to eat, you just have to portion it. Yesterday I had full fat mac & cheese, but I didn't go over my cals for the day because I put that into my daily intake.
If you haven't yet you should start keeping track of everything you put into your mouth, www.fitday.com is a great resource, it lets you put in every food and exercise you do daily. It cant really help you to realize how much you are eating a day. I don't know how many calories you should consume for your weight, but I eat about 1200 daily.
Definitely start walking, you'll see changes if you just stick to a good eating plan and exercise routine. Good luck!!
Sorry, I'll read what you wonderful ladies said in a little bit. Only have time to post... I weighed in at like 203.5 or 204, something like that. A few days ago I was at like 202! I guess it was from being sick, and now I'm back to normal. Boo. If I only could have worked out this week, I bet I would see a bigger drop. I feel like every week that i don't lose, or only lose like 1/2 pound, it's bad. Like I keep getting closer to January (when my cruise is) and it's like I feel like I don't have enough time. I mean, I don't want to lose all of my weight by then, but I want to have lost enough to make me feel good about myself, you know? I don't know. It's sort of... depressing. Like "Am I going to be able to do it?". I just don't know, because I have failed in the past. Ugh.
i've been crazy busy between my son and work. i've not been working out, and i've been following my diet most of the day...up until dinner, that is. ugh. why am i falling off!! i'm still at 194 though, so at least i haven't gained any weight. i feel ya, nikki.
congrats to those that had weight loss last week.
this upcoming week i'm joining weight watchers.
right now i just have to decide what in the heck i'm going to eat for breakfast. i'm tired of fake sausage. and waffles. i want french toast and bacon. grr.
Hi Everyone, this week was an interesting week. (first week on weight watchers) I had a horrible week and felt like I pretty much gave up half way through and decided to start over today and I stepped on the scale today and I lost 3.5 pounds! I cant believe it. I guess I did eat healthier then usual since I have been eating subway all week. Well that helps me to get in gear today. I feel like i am ready. I am going in with a different mind set. To not eat high point foods just because I have the extra points at that time. You know sometimes you feel like you dont nessasarily want a salad/health food but you wouldnt mind eating it. and then there are the times where you feel like you just have to eat something "bad" like doritos because the baked just arent going to cut it, etc...Well I am going to try and reconize these times and eat healthy as much as I can and save as many points as I can. Then when I want to induldge I have the extra points to do so with out feeling guilty. also if I have a really good day which could lead to a great week and I have a bunch of extra flex points I can treat myself to something really tasty! My biggest problem on WW is not so much the food though. Its drinking. I am 22 and like to have friends over quite a bit for drinks. I was told that a good way to drink for low points is to have 1 serving of wine divide it into 2 portions (make it 2 glasses for 1 point each) and add diet 7up. its actually pretty good but sometimes you just want your favorite. mine being cosmos for 4 points and twisted tea for 3 points of course. I guess its all about compromise though. we will see how this week goes. check in soon take care all.
*Nicki it can be very hard to get back into the routine especially when you have been sick. I wish you luck and motivation and hope the scale drops for you! Take care.
*Karen way to go! keep up the good work!
*Haley great job! keep losing those pounds. hopefully I will be as successful!
*Tiffany I can relate alot to your post. tell you what I will kick you if you kick me! lol ;0 in a nice motivational way of course. what are you doing for weightloss? I am doing weight watchers at home. well take care and good luck.
and lastly has anyone stayed up and watched the latest infomercials? I am addicted
always have been though. Whats not to like about them. They all claim you will lose weight easily and get rich quick. PERFECT! lol Well I know that if it were true everyone would be doing those things but aside from that... has anyone tried that trampoline exercise? Cardio Bounce? it looks like alot of fun. also one more thing...has anyone tried that sauna belt or the hoodia? would just like to hear good or bad feedback or what ppl think. Well there is my novel take care all and happy losing! bye
Hello all. I am back from my fun time and I gained while I was gone (yes, it was only like 48 hours but I ate like it was going out of style). I am pretty frustrated and feel like I am back where i started (not just physically but mentally). I really appreciated reading all the posts when I got back because it helps me pull myself up again. I am back on WW starting this moment. It's never too late, right?
I had a difficult weekend as always!! I had a bite of cake and a bite of a chcocolate pudding pie that I couldn't resist! I think I just have to accept that weekends are hard!!
I did go for 2 hour long walks yesterday so I think that helped!! But truthfully I have no time to exercise and I am way too fat to join a gym anyways!!
TifRN: I've heard to get rid of your stomach it is all based on what you eat and not how much ab work you do! If you do alot of crunches etc you will have tight muscles with a layer of fat on top.
Can someone tell me more about WW?
Amybeth: Way to go on your loss!!! Keep up the good work!
Rikki, it really is never too late. Back somewhere in the many pages of this thread, you'll see that some of us at some point completely gave up on the whole diet thing. I didn't watch what I eat or exercised for about a week. But the thing is its never too late, get back into it. Get back with it and you can do it. Don't let this get you down, just learn from it and keep going.
I weighed in this morning, I'm at 205. This week my goal is to get below that and by the 23rd of this month, I want to be at or below 199. 5 pounds in two weeks isn't bad, I just need to stick to my diet, stick to my exericse and get it done!
Hey everyone. Things going good here I guess. It seems I am never going to lose. I get so disgusted when I weigh so have decided not to lol. I am still working out and trying to accept my sermon of I didn't gain over night and I won't lose over night. I am thinking of joining weight watchers but I live so far out in boonies I don't know how to go about doing it. If anyone has info it would be greatly appreciated.
Hey guys, just wanted to show you a few pics! I went out w/ some friends last night and had a really good time. I just wanted to share because it was so fun! If anyone else has pics, feel free to share as well. If anyone has myspace, I have them posted there. http://www.myspace.com/nicki5
Let me know if you guys don't have myspace, I'll post them.
Hello! Boy, sounds like we all need a pep talk! I didn't do great again today but I still feel somewhat hopeful, for some reason! I guess it's called a good mood?!?
2Beautiful: Having just a bite of a couple of things sounds good to me. I had two whole pieces of choc cake today (and big pieces!)! You can't deprive yourself forever, right? Trying to eat a replacement when you have a bad craving usually just means you eat the replacement and then eventually eat the craving as well. Don't be so hard on yourself (yes, I see my hypocrisy). Your walks are something to celebrate! I am on WW. What do you want to know??! I go to meetings once a week and I have 24 points to eat a day plus 35 extra points for the week. The points are calculated by calories, fat and fiber. It really is about portions and healthy habits. There is nothing you can't eat. There is another WW plan but I don't know much about it. WW isn't for everyone but I like it. Get on the website (www.weightwatchers.com) and that should help.
Haley: Thanks for your kind words. You are right and that's why I am here because you guys get it!
Debbie: There is always hope! If the scale is bothering you that much then do stop weighing. I hate it when my day is ruined by what my scale says so I limit my weigh ins. The weight watcher website has a section to find a meeting in your area. Otherwise, you can do it online or at home. But, again, it's not for everyone--I am not trying to "sell" it.
Well, I better get going. Have a great week, ladies.
RLK2005: Thanks for the pep talk and the ww info. Right now I am doing a different plan but it is very costly so I may want to consider WW in the future. I'll keep you posted. Also do they have Maintenance on WW? Do you count points forever or just to get the weight off?
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If anyone has myspace, I have them posted there. 
I didn't do great again today but I still feel somewhat hopeful, for some reason! I guess it's called a good mood?!?
Don't be so hard on yourself (yes, I see my hypocrisy). Your walks are something to celebrate! I am on WW. What do you want to know??! I go to meetings once a week and I have 24 points to eat a day plus 35 extra points for the week. The points are calculated by calories, fat and fiber. It really is about portions and healthy habits. There is nothing you can't eat. There is another WW plan but I don't know much about it. WW isn't for everyone but I like it. Get on the website (
You are right and that's why I am here because you guys get it!