Looking to lose 100+ pounds... the healthy way!
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NSV this morning. Pushed away my breakfast plate when I knew I would be full rather then just finishing that delicious food. My bf plated it, so they was twice as much as what I have been eating. Usually would have just ate it because I could.
Fun family day planned today. Going to get my exercise in today also. Hoping for a more focused week. Last week I was all over the place. Suppers planned out this morning. Variety helps me. 2 new recipes. Fingers crossed they are delicious!0 -
Variety helps me too @danielle7577 cheers to a good week0
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@enoughisenough9 Welcome! I think you have just found the warmest place on the web...what a great bunch of people0
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I have had a rough couple of days...no activity, barely coming in under my calories or going a bit over. I'm proud of my attitude. This is the exact place where I usually quit and this time I am refusing to give in to that. My first thought when I was stressed 2 days ago was to walk it off!!! <who is that person I don't know her... It didn't happen but that is progress I'd say. Today I'm back to routine and am lacing up my shoesswarren1037 wrote: »What are you proud of today or this week?
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Weekends seem to be the hardest for me. During the week I have a schedule. Get up. Eat something for breakfast, get dressed, walk to the train. Run to the subway ( I live in NJ but work in NY so a lot of walking/ running to catch trains). Get to work. Have lunch at the same time. Repeat commute home. Have dinner. Have a healthy snack. Bed.
On the weekends though it is all up in the air. I am going to try to plan my kickboxing for the weekends since the class starts to late during the week. So I hope that helps. But there is no schedule otherwise and it makes it really hard. I have been trying to fill in the time with fun exercises at home. Also my fiancee has helped. He got rid of all the junk food and is going to go bike riding with me once the weather gets better here.
Also I just want to say you are all the best people. That was such a wonderful welcome. I am so happy to have found this place. So much support. Thank you again!!0 -
Happy Sunday morning everyone and welcome to our newest friends!
@swarren1037: So glad to see you back!
@danielle7577: That's probably one of the hardest things to do! I know it is for me. That's an awesome accomplishment!
I am proud of so many things this week.
1- The weight loss (let's not kid ourselves... every ounce lost is a victory yes?
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2- Taking a sick day. I know this sounds funny but I almost never take sick days whether I'm sick or not. This time, I listened to my body who'd been telling me all week to get some sleep. So I did and I'm starting to feel better!
3- Being told that I am motivating others. It's a heady feeling to think that my journey is helping others with theirs. All my life I've been the one needing help and feeling like I had no self control or will power. To be told that I am helping someone is incredibly fulfilling. I assume this is how teachers feel when one of their students graduates lol.
4- Finding a viable solution to my craving for nachos! LOL
I'm sure I could list more but you get the picture.
@Hippychick5983: I can so relate to you! My weekends are messed up! Go to bad later, wake up... sometimes... LOL. Eat if I remember... it's craziness! I made my weigh-in day on the weekend on purpose to try and help me stay a bit focused but it doesn't always work.
Anyways, enough with the novel... Have an awesome Sunday everyone and thank you for being here with me!0 -
Oh! And @enoughisenough9: We don't judge... We may offer opinions and motivation and attempt to virtually kick your butt to get you back in line (just kidding) but we only want to see you succeed. Welcome to us! 0
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Oh! And @enoughisenough9: We don't judge... We may offer opinions and motivation and attempt to virtually kick your butt to get you back in line (just kidding) but we only want to see you succeed. Welcome to us!
and sometimes a little tough love
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Even if it's walking in the house it is movement! Sunshine is better medicine though.prof_newme wrote: »
I have had a rough couple of days...no activity, barely coming in under my calories or going a bit over. I'm proud of my attitude. This is the exact place where I usually quit and this time I am refusing to give in to that. My first thought when I was stressed 2 days ago was to walk it off!!! <who is that person I don't know her... It didn't happen but that is progress I'd say. Today I'm back to routine and am lacing up my shoesswarren1037 wrote: »What are you proud of today or this week?
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Love catching up on the posts. I also love people admitting their strengths and weaknesses and even mistakes. Reminds me that we are all different, but our struggles are all so similar.
I hope everyone has a great week! I'm going to push a little harder this week. Would love to get under 250. Getting closer! Tomorrow is a gym day and hopefully a good walk outside.0 -
So great @bregalad5, @danielle7577, @prof_newme, @shirayne, and anyone I missed! Way to go!
I've got my lunch packed, my breakfast prepped, my meals and exercise planned... I'm ready for a great, healthy week.
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Good luck! You can do it!!0
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I've lost 50 already and have about 50 more to go.0
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@Bobzfit I walk in the house all the time and use the youtube walking videos sometimes too. I also am fortunate enough to own an elliptical machine. I agree nothing beats going out for a good walk outside0
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Hi there everyone. I'm new here and really need to lose atleast 100lbs but ideally more. I'm a single mum and really struggle with meal ideas with a very fussy 18 month old girl and struggle massively with motivation. Any help and support would be greatly appreciated!0
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Welcome @zena_marie and @urnAsh_. Happy Monday!0
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Way back when I only needed to lose 20lbs I would have felt this 9.5 lb lose. Now that I have to lose 75lb this 9.5 lb lose is not visible and I still feel like a stuffed sausage.0
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Welcome @zena_marie. Try to plan ahead as much as possible. I always plan to the night before what I am going to eat and that seems to help.0
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I'm joining this discussion WAY late (11 pages in!) but I'm right there with you. I want to lose about 150 lbs myself, to get back to when I was in great shape (19 y.o.) but I know it will take a long time.
I'm sure we can do this!!0 -
I am 28 years old and I started at the beginning of December weighing 230. I am now 218. I do cardio and weight 5 days week. I am getting frustrated that I think I should have lost more by now, but I am weight lifting too. I am getting married in 40 days and I really am trying to lose 10 more pounds. I eat pretty healthy and once a week I will eat what ever I want. My goal is about 16lbs. I have had to tweak and change my methods as I learned that what works for one person does not work for everyone. MFP has really helped with encouragement from friends and many ideas for meals and exercising. OP if you would like to add me and we can share stories on what has and has not worked for us.0
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I am 28 years old and I started at the beginning of December weighing 230. I am now 218. I do cardio and weight 5 days week. I am getting frustrated that I think I should have lost more by now, but I am weight lifting too. I am getting married in 40 days and I really am trying to lose 10 more pounds. I eat pretty healthy and once a week I will eat what ever I want. My goal is about 16lbs. I have had to tweak and change my methods as I learned that what works for one person does not work for everyone. MFP has really helped with encouragement from friends and many ideas for meals and exercising. OP if you would like to add me and we can share stories on what has and has not worked for us.
My goes is to be at 160lbs not 16lbs0 -
Hello! I'm a 42 year old wife and mom of two girls ages 13 and 11. I've been using MFP off and on for a while now, but end up getting frustrated and quit, especially if I miss a day of tracking. I finally got over my fear of the scale and weighed myself this morning. It was disappointing but not surprising, so I'm back to finally slay this dragon once and for all. I need to lose 120 or so pounds. My goal for this week to to track all of my food and to walk Monday-Friday. I'm glad there is a group for accountability. 0
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Welcome @zena_marie. Try to plan ahead as much as possible. I always plan to the night before what I am going to eat and that seems to help.
Yes I definitely need to start doing this! The problem I have is that my daughter doesn't really eat much (I think it's a phase) and everything I make ends up getting chucked so I tend to just not reallybother and opt fpr the easy way lol0 -
Welcome to all the new faces!! @zena_marie, @frogprogrammer, @gbjess204, and @SaraD72 hope I didn't miss anyone!
@zena_marie I was a single mom of little ones and I know what a hard job that is. My crockpot was a lifesaver. One thing to remember is to make things that can be saved or frozen so you can get multiple meals from one time cooking.
Try to find things that you can make together so even if you don't eat the same thing you can cook them once. Seapak makes frozen shrimp 170 cal for 7-8 (I forget) I would make those for me and fish sticks for the kids...with a big salad (mine with all kinds of veggies the kids just lettuce, or what ever they would eat...0 -
Meal planning and preprep is a lifesaver. And I agree that crockpots are a winner. My wife makes sure we dish out portions and then put the leftover away so we do not refill, buffet style.0
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I like to cook up red rice or quinoa for the week too. Hard boiled eggs are kept on hand as an afternoon snack or to mix into tunafish.0
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@SaraD72 I can't keep daily track of my calories. It overwhelms me. Stresses me out and I eat more. I have to just mentally do it in my head. I also have to stay educated and aware of what I take in so I have a good estimate of my intake.0
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I love quinoa cold. I make a batch portion it out and eat it with veggies and tuna!0
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Where is a good place to find some good recipes? I love love love my crock pot and would love to find some healthy ideas0
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