Weighed in at 197.4 today... we'll see how it fluxes! The flux point keeps sneaking down a little so maybe I'm here for real this time...

I'm barging in on this thread because I am desperate to be back into Onederland. Yeah, I got lazy with a new job last year and a terrible commute--the result being about 20lbs regained. My all-time low was around 187 or so (I have a large frame). I feel like ever since I had the second baby at the end of 2012 I have struggled with getting the weight loss mojo back. But I have moved closer to my work, and got a new treadmill that actually works and I'm running a 5k at the end of September. Hoping I make it to Onderland by Halloween, possibly sooner!

good:carrot:

The item was not THAT WILL way back when i always was several mere weight from three hundred weight. (I'm guaranteed When i was more than that will eventually, although did not understand the amounts around the scale) Which was terrifying. I am hanging within the 250's intended for exactly what is like a very long time today. With 50lbs provide or even take to get I am intending to discover that will marvelous #1 by simply slide. (In the perfect world, it might be prior to When i pay a visit to my entire family intended for my Aunts 70th special birthday, May prolonged saturday and sunday, although I am not really having my air! ).

I am barging inside within this carefully thread because I'm anxious to become back into Onederland. Yes, I managed to get care-free that has a completely new employment this past year and a terrible commute--the consequence staying concerning 20lbs obtained. Our all-time lower had been all around 187 possibly even (I employ a substantial frame). I am such as ever since I'd the second little one at the conclusion regarding 2012 I've got was battling together with obtaining the weight reduction mojo again. But I've got relocated closer to my personal function, as well as bought a whole new home trainer that functions as well as I am using a 5k at the conclusion regarding Sept. Hoping My spouse and i allow it to become in order to Onderland simply by Halloween night, maybe quicker!

OH! So frustrating! I've been doing barrels of exercise and sticking to the eating program and have lost all of 2 ounces this week! 201 pounds.

Whenever I hit onederland, it seems to mess with my head. I've reached it 3 seperate times, I enjoy it for a short bit and then gain the weight back. Once again, I am hitting the mental road block. I got down to 196 and then just started eating crappy foods every single day. I went from 196 to 205 in about a week! I started today out right and am going to act as though I am on day one of my journey because essentially I am!

I don't know why I let myself slip whenever I reach it. I need to dig deep and try to figure out why, but in the mean time I need to put my big girl panties on and put the work in to get the scale moving downward again. At the very least I am learning the lesson that I can't get too comfy or lazy in this journey. Ever. And it's only a failure if I keep making the same mistake over & over. Not this time.

Onederland, I will make you mine again!

Hi Ladies! I'm glad to see so many working so hard! Thanks you, Jasmine31 for your encouragement :) I've been busy busy with my move. No internet at the house yet (horror!) so no 3fc for me :( But I have a new scale and have been watching the numbers slowly go down after overindulging before the move. I weighed in at 206 even this morning, and I'm happy about that! Hopefully, I'll be back at 205 soon enough. And then...onederland :)

*This* close...just 4 pounds to finally move that bottom weight on the scale to the left. I know I have more to go after that, but under 200 was the first real goal I've had in mind because I don't remember the last time my weight started with a 1 instead of a 2. It was sometime in college over 20 years ago, and now I have a legitimate chance of reaching it next week.

Exciting...and terrifying...all at the same time. What if it goes below and then bounces back up? What if I can't stay there? What if....what if....what if, you know? Think I'll focus on the 4 pounds to go first :) Plenty of time to "what if" myself later :)

I ran 2 miles today. Hoping to hit 207 by the weekend. We'll see. I've been eating too much salt, and I always gain a couple pounds of water if something is slightly too salty.

Everyone else is doing awesome!

Weighed in at 205.6 yesterday and then today back up at 206.4. I'll just keep on keeping on. My clothes are fitting well, and I know I'm not overeating so it'll happen. I'm also getting back to being consciously active. With the move, I was not hitting my steps (weird because I FELT like I was in constant motion...). But I'm righting myself there again. Hiking and exploring and just moving more. Some time next month, I'll start the gym :)

The most bothersome thing right now is my new scale, which is finnicky. I'm annoyed with myself for throwing away the directions. I'm constantly having to reset it (because I'm constantly moving it). If I don't figure it out, whatever. I'm not going to spring for a new one but maybe wait to see if the gym has one I can use. Until then, I'll keep fiddling with this one.

Ok. Back to no internet land.

Scout83 - Just a suggestion on your new scale. I am the worst at keeping track of directions, but most companies put the PDF file for the instructions for their products online. Just try Googling the instructions using the product name as precisely as possible. You'll probably find the instructions for it. =) Good luck!

Found out from the doctor that I have low vit D levels and high cholesterol.. some changes are coming. Thankfully I'm now taking 50,000 IU of vit D a week and I'm already feeling better than I was.

As far as diet goes I'm trying to stay on track during my TOM, fun times. Also adjusting my diet and exercise a little. My doctor suggested Paleo at my appointment, now the nurse says to do high fiber low fat. I've been doing high fiber (veggies, fruits, oats, chia seeds, etc) but I don't want to switch to margarine and low fat yogurt from ghee/coconut oil and greek yogurt. I like eating the less processed foods. For now my plan is to stick with my paleo-light lifestyle (which I just started about a month ago) add more fiber and exercise, and if that doesn't affect my cholesterol I will rethink things.

Right now I"m maintaining around 201.8 during TOM. I've been hovering between 200-202 all month!!! I feel like I'm going a little insane, but weighing on the scale less is helping, I'm no longer obsessing as much, just making changes and living life. Time will pass eventually and I am getting healthier, even if the scale disagrees.

Claygirl, there's low fat Greek yogurt if that helps...I've eaten the Chobani 100's for the longest time because the proteins/carbs are fairly balanced while the fat is 0 and cals are...well, 100 :) They don't taste bad and are natural ingredients, though the ones with fat do taste better I have to admit.

Thanks lesmillsluvr I will look into the low fat Greek next time I go shopping!

Still TOM so not weighing in right now.

I'm seriously considering joining a CSA at a farm 10 minutes from our house. The way it works is we pay them $38 a week for 12 weeks and we get a basket of the fall harvest every week ( all organic veggies, fruit, eggs, herbs, maybe meat too have to check etc). Ive never done anything like it before, but right now I buy a lot of that at bi lo, Walmart, or whole foods (sparingly due to prices!) I need to eat more veggies as it is, and it would be great to have a lot of fresh, organic options. I bet its cheaper than buying all of that at whole foods! Anyone ever done that before? I'm a little scared because its a lot of money $445 isn't chump change for us, but it might be really great! Thoughts?

Doing my best to be "good" over the holiday weekend. I've got a real shot at breaking the 200 barrier at my next weigh-in and of course its a holiday cookout weekend HAHA Doesn't help the gym is closed for the long weekend either - but I managed to find a couple classes at the YMCA for today. Better than nothing for 3 days I guess.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day for those who celebrate!

LaurieDawn Great idea, thank you! Definitely looking those up.

I'm still chugging along. Still no internet but I realize checking in is a good, well a good way to check in. I went for a hike to day and feel great about it. Looking to keep my new active habits that I worked hard to build before I moved here. My eating is OK, not great. I'm not eating much in terms of quantity, but I'm certainly not getting in the fruits and vegetables I want/need. I'll hit up my first farmer's market here tomorrow.

Claygirl1518 I don't have any advice on the CSA as I've considered it myself but never pulled the trigger. If you do it, please let us know how it goes!

Best to all.

Claygirl1518

Glad to hear you found out some answers. Hope you can get things sorted out.

Are you out in the sun alot? Why is your vitamin D so low?

I have gone back recently to taking a multi vitamin and am starting to do calcium/magnesium.

I had just been doing a B comlex.

My hubby and I were going back and forth on the vit D, he said I should be getting plenty of sun with all my walking, I told him we should have some in a supplement.

At first when you said $38 for 12 weeks I thought you meant TOTAL and I was going to tell you to jump on it cause it is hundreds and hundreds of bucks here.

LOL

$445

Yes I have been browsing websites too and it is alot of money. If I had the money I would do it.

I may next year if we are in a better spot.

What I wonder about is how much would we get and of what?

Try and figure out how much you spend now?

I have been trying to get some stuff here and there from the farmers market recently.

Let me know how it goes.

scout83

You'll get there! Just keep eating healthy and exercising.

Hello, old friend! Great to see you on here! I have missed you! I still think of you a few years back when you decided to make the scale say what you wanted it to say, LOL. I never laughed so hard from a post on a message board in all the time I've been on the internet!

How are you? Need to catch up!

Hello, Wonderland. Just barely, but this morning the scale finally relented. 199.8. What a relief to finally arrive! I'm so happy now, knowing that each exercise routine; each calorie burned will just take me lower on the scale and closer to my ultimate goal. Thank God I've finally crossed the threshold.

Steelslady

Well hello there! Good to see ya! (HUGS)

Yes I am here again. haha

I will send ya a private message!

I don't remember that post. Are you talking about when I smashed the scale? HAHA Cause I remember smashing that sucker. I got a new one and it is being good. :)

worththeeffort2

WTG!!

Congrats!

Hi, all. I'm a new subscriber to this thread, hoping to get unstuck and land just on the other side of onderland.

This summer, I was swimming along effortlessly with weight loss when progress stalled two weeks ago. The problem finally occurred to me: when my car was in the shop for an extended period, hubby drove me to/from work. Once I got "wheels" again, snacking opportunities called me from all along the sides of the road ... "Come on, you know you want to stop!"

Now that I've discovered the environmental factors that slowed me down, I'm trying to get back on track and use some gentle discipline to overcome them. One big change has been to revamp my ticker so that it reveals my actual weight (rather than just pounds lost). It's making me feel quite vulnerable, but I hope that this will help to keep me honest and accountable as I journey toward a size that feels right for me. Good luck to all of you, too.

Hi, I'm new to the website, joined today. I started my life style change on August 11th by starting the IP program. As of the 28th, I've lost 17lbs. I am looking forward to getting to the other side of onederland!

LOL, yes, that post about smashing your scale. Several times since that thread, whenever I get mad at the scale, I've thought of you and laughed. I'm just willing to bet there are plenty of us who over the years, have felt like doing that. Your fun posts always make my day, so glad we're both back! PS- Loved the PM, will reply soon- computer is slow, gggrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

By the skin of my teeth...trainer weighed me this morning - in at 199¾! It's not the official weigh-in (that's Thursday) but it's been over a week since my last weigh-in and it was killing me to know. Now just to have it hold for a couple of more days to be "legit" LOL

Have a great week everyone :)

Congratulations! :carrot: That is awesome! You have to be feeling so proud of yourself today! Great job!

Welcome, PartTimeHippie and kristinee1!

Jasmine31, still going going going :)

I weighed in at 205.6 this morning, have been hovering around that number a few days. I'm finding my equilibrium, finding ways to build more walking into my daily routine, finding ways to deal with the stress of this move. I'll get there. Seeing 205 on the scale, I think, "Wouldn't it be great to be under 200 by October?" But my rate of weight loss (slooow) tells me that is probably not going to happen. Ah, well. I'll just keep doing as I have been and let the scale fall where it may. Still no internet (...) but thinking about those working to get and stay under 200. Best.

Weighed in at 203.8 this morning! Not what I expected so I was glad to see it. It was a good reminder to keep it up- yesterday I barely walked at all. I was too busy, but that's something I need to work on. It's ok to be busy, but find a way to be active as well.

OMG, PEOPLE! I have firmly arrived in Onederland. I barely squeaked through the gate last week but a 4-pound loss this week and brought me to within 3-pounds of a total 100-pound weight loss. 97 pounds gone and counting.

Congratulations to everyone in this thread who is working so very hard to hit our collective goal. I am proof that we can ALL do this!

Congratulations, Worththeeffort! :carrot:

Been watching this thread and I am super stoked about everyone attempting to get to onederland and wished I had your enthusiasm. :hug:

Its seems like such a silly thing to want...but I wanted it.

Last time I remember being there was after giving birth to my daughter (27 years ago)


I finally made it on Thursday. Thanks for letting me read your thread

the food is not great...but at least it works

Hello All,

Worththeeffort: WOW! that's incredible, way to go! It must feel awesome.

Scout83: sounds like you had a whoosh! those are always pleasant surprises. I'm hoping one of those soon to cross the line into onederland.

Still hovering right at 200. Yesterday I was 200.00 exactly. And the last 3 days the scale has shown 199 and then hopped back to 200. I worked out yesterday (yoga and High Intensity) and I'm at 200.8 today. Lately I've been feeling like my body is just unwilling to let me back into onederland (I know it's crazy, but my weight loss has been so slow! crazy slow). I just want to be in onederland by the time my husband and I go on vacation (mid October). hopefully things will pick up soon.

Sigh. I am all the way back to my high weight. Not nearly as exciting working toward onderland the second time. :(

Well, got on the scale to measure yesterday. Weight 201, % fat is down 1.8 percent over the past couple months, and % Muscle is up 1%! My weight hasn't really changed but my body composition has, so that is really nice to know. It helps me motivate myself to keep going. I'm always needing motivation, its so easy to lose steam. Gotta reach onederland!

worththeeffort2 Awesome, congrats!!! I can't wait to be where you are!

Claygirl1518 Keep up the good work. I love the variety of work outs you do.

I've settled at 204 this week, 204.2 this morning. So, I'm going to change my ticker and keep on keeping on. I'm still not being as active as I was before the move- things are just so busy, and I'm struggling to fit in walking. I'm working on it though, trying to build a routine and look for ways to go for long walks. A big part of this is just leaving the house a little earlier without sacrificing sleep. Which means, of course, doing what I need to do in the evenings without spending too much time on non-work things. Like, say, the internet :) With that, I'm off!

Hi all. I weighed in at 203.8 this morning after avoiding the scale a few days. The downward trend is telling me I'm doing fine, but I also know that I'm not being nearly as intentional as I'd like to be. Water? What's that? Walking for exercise? Psssh. That I'm not gaining, losing even, is the result of a smaller appetite and a hectic schedule that prevents me from overeating. Great but not necessarily how I want to maintain my weight long-term. Rather than beat myself up or try to make wholesale changes to make myself fit into my idea of "healthy", I'm going to focus on one change at a time. If my journey up to now is any indication, I bet as I move along, things will fall into place. First up:

Drink minimum amount of water every day. Stop fudging with carrot juice/coffee/tea ("They're liquids!" I say...). Make it a point to drink a tall glass of water as soon as you wake up. If you're in the kitchen, grab a glass of water. Drink of glass before bed.

I'm going to focus on that this week. I have two tasty salads planned for lunch and dinner tonight so I'm excited about that. Still truckin' :)

I need to be in SHAPE :) I feel like potato most of the times :p :D :D

Just checking in as I feel SO HUNGRY again. I realize this is cyclical, but it's sure not a cycle I can recognize (not, say, monthly). I need to pick up a little physical pocket calendar to record this kind of stuff-- the fancy apps I downloaded don't seem to do the trick. I think I need something super simple.

I didn't weigh today but might tomorrow. We'll see if I remember in the morning. I made a quick quesadilla for breakfast on the run, grabbed some kind of Cuban tortilla wrap at Trader Joe's for lunch (didn't even check the label! It wasn't physically large, though, and I tossed the dressing that came with it), and made a big salad with lots of greens, roasted potatoes, and tomatoes for dinner. Sprinkled some cheese and ate it with hummus dressing :) I found myself still hungry so I ate a noosa yogurt. All in all, I guess the day food-wise was/is not as bad as I'd thought. Just wondering about this hunger. Going to let it play out, as always.