MY 100 POUND JOURNEY

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  • ssauvageot
    ssauvageot Posts: 3 Member
    bbrandi82 wrote: »
    Tonight is date night. Any tips on how to choose healthier options at a Chinese restaurant? I would like to keep it lower carb and high protein, but there's so much sauce on food items.
    I have kept to my commitment of 30 minutes of exercise 3 days this week and it feels great to keep promises to myself. I know this will be lifelong because I'm willing to be honest with myself.

    Sorry this is a day late. It sounds like you are doing great! When my wife and I eat at Chinese restaurants, we pick something like "Chicken & Broccoli" or something that is meat oriented but not fried. Also, we go into the dinner date planning on bringing back leftovers. Typically, we'll split a single entre' and still have enough left over for a second meal for both of us.
  • ssauvageot
    ssauvageot Posts: 3 Member
    Hi Lisa! Congratulations on the weight loss journey. I've been active on here on and off over the past few years, but more consistently on here about a year, but never really reached-out to others. I'm starting to realize I need external motivators to meet my weight-loss goals.

    High weight 260lb
    Starting weight on here 250lb
    Current Weight: 184lb
    Goal 140lb in 2024.
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 204 Member
    Susanna527 wrote: »
    Hello everyone! :)I'm fired up, too! I'm Susanna, 61, and I live in New Haven, Connecticut. I quit smoking in April 2017 and I've ballooned up to 218 lbs. It is my goal to lose 88 lbs (I thought this is close enough to the 100 lbs to qualify joining this group) to reach my goal weight of 130. I need the support of a community and accountability if I am going to do this. So grateful to be here.

    It is my goal to eat more protein and vegetables, and more nutrient-dense foods, not eat anything after 7pm, cut calories. I'm really looking forward to being a part of this group. Starting Weight - 218 lbs. Goal Weight - 130 lbs.- Susanna

    Hello Susanna. Welcome to MY 100 POUND JOURNEY. Congratulations on quitting smoking 🚬 👏

    Yes. This group is mainly for those who need to lose 100+, but everyone is welcome. Even if you only have 10 lbs to lose. It’s the exchange of encouragement that’s most important.

    Thank you for sharing your weight loss strategy/method. Sounds like a good one.

  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 204 Member
    ssauvageot wrote: »
    When my wife and I eat at Chinese restaurants, we pick something like "Chicken & Broccoli" or something that is meat oriented but not fried. Typically, we'll split a single entree and still have enough left over for a second meal for both of us.
    Hello. What is your name? Men are welcome to join MY 100 POUND JOURNEY. Hope to get more of them. Stick around.

    You made me hungry for Chinese food. 😋 🥡 🥢

  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 204 Member
    edited January 7
    3rdtimelosesit wrote: »
    Here we are starting 2024....it's a new beginning. A time to forget the past and look toward the future. Welcome to all the new members of our group.

    I have suffered from depression for over 30 years. So time to up my vitamin D dosage for a few months. I am arming myself with new strategies. Up the vitamin D, go to bed earlier, and up the fluid intake. I hope to drop 60 lbs this year.....
    Yay! Evelyn! I’m so happy to have you back in 2024. You’ve been with me since MY 100 POUND JOURNEY first began, more than two years ago. It just wouldn’t be the same without you. ❤️

    I suffer with occasional bouts of depression also. Thanks for the good advice. I too, need to “ Up the vitamin D, go to bed earlier, and up the fluid intake.” I also need to increase my iodine intake because I have hypothyroidism. I refuse to take those drugs the doctor prescribed. Medicine, is a nice word for dangerous drugs. ☠️

    I’m positive if I continue to do all these things, it will increase my weight loss this year.

  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 204 Member
    edited January 7
    ssauvageot wrote: »
    Hi Lisa! Congratulations on the weight loss journey. I'm starting to realize I need external motivators to meet my weight-loss goals. Starting weight on here 250lb. Current Weight: 184lb. Goal 140lb in 2024.
    Excellent progress. 👏 Only 44 more to go. I think you’ve got this. 😀 👍

  • deejoan
    deejoan Posts: 52 Member
    3rdtimelosesit wrote: »
    Here we are starting 2024....it's a new beginning. A time to forget the past and look toward the future. It's a blank slate on which we get to write the chapters for our new story. What will your storyline read like?? For me it's going to be a #1 hit!! Welcome to all the new members of our group.

    2023 was my yo-yo year. But at the end I did manage to keep off 7% of the weight that I had dropped since May 2022. So not a complete failure but not as successful as I had planned. At the end of 2023 I had lost my motivation and partially tosssed in the towel. But as I stepped into 2024 I realized that things were not a gloomy as I was making it out to be in my own mind. Those self depreciating thoughts were a product of the onset of my winter depression. I have suffered from depression for over 30 years and take medication for it. But I've discovered that the amount of vitamin D I get from being outdoors does affect depression. And we all know we hibernate during the cold winter months as we age. So time to up my vitamin D doseage for a few months. I learn more each passing year as to what affects my eating and weight. I have no problem during the day but have terrible issues with late night eating. And once I start it can turn into an all out binge fest. So it's best to nip it in the bud before it gets started.

    So with all this new knowlege I am arming myself with new strategies. Up the vitamin D, go to bed earlier to eliminate the late night visits to the fridge, up the fluid intake and make a plan for getting body movement that is fun and not seen as a chore. What that is exactly is yet to be determined but for the month of January it's going to be walking around the corridor of my local hockey arena watching my team practise. I can cheer them from the upper deck. I feel if I change things up each month it won't seem so much like exercise. And of course as the months pass and the weather warms up getting outdoors will be welcomed. And my downtown core and mall shopping is with 1/2 hr walking.

    When I started my journey May 2022 I was looking at what seemed like an insurmountable amount of weight to drop. I was at my highest weight ever.....333 lbs. I got below 299 a couple of times but it happened right around Christmas. Sugar is a binge trigger for me and denying those buttertarts and pecan bars just didn't happen. Once I started it seemed so hard to stop. So I didn't.....till my daughter came to dinner and I sent all those goodies home with her...lol

    I have suffered from severe body pain these past 3 years with sciatic problems, periformis mucle pain, extremely painful tight hip flexors limiting my walking, severe knee pain from previous surgery, shoulder pain from 2 rotators surgeries and slipped vertebrae. With the help of a great chiropractor I have overcome all of these issues along with the usual body pain caused by natural aging. 2024 will be the year to take back my love of kayaking, biking and swimming.

    I now from experience that this will be a hard journey in the coming year but if I have a plan and do my best to follow it, I'm setting myself up for success. I started out having to drop 158 lbs which was an overwhelming to look at. I've broken that number into 10lb. increments so it doesn't look so daunting. Now this number is down to 135 lbs....still huge but not as daunting as when I started. I hope to drop 60 lbs this year.....if I achieve more than that I'll consider it a bonus. And then I'm looking at 2025 another 60 lbs. That leaves 15 lbs for 2026. At the end of that drop I will have dropped 52% of my total body weight. I'm not sure how I'll handle that in the end as I currently find thinking about losing 1/2 my body size as unachievable. So it's best not to think of the end game but in the separate parts of the journey. If we look at the smaller picture we won't get so scared and overwhelmed. So here's to the next 10 lb. drop. (I try not to say lost as something lost is something we try to find. I have found it way too often. Change of mind set here).

    Happy losing to everyone in the coming year!

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    I agree with you if you just look at losing 10 lbs. at a time it is much less daunting than looking at the total amount of weight a person would like to lose. Those small goals are easier attainable. Keep up the good work. We are all in this together.
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 204 Member
    deejoan wrote: »
    3rdtimelosesit wrote: »
    I now from experience that this will be a hard journey in the coming year but if I have a plan and do my best to follow it, I'm setting myself up for success. I started out having to drop 158 lbs which was an overwhelming to look at. I've broken that number into 10lb. increments so it doesn't look so daunting. Now this number is down to 135 lbs....still huge but not as daunting as when I started. I hope to drop 60 lbs this year.....if I achieve more than that I'll consider it a bonus. And then I'm looking at 2025 another 60 lbs. That leaves 15 lbs for 2026. At the end of that drop I will have dropped 52% of my total body weight. I'm not sure how I'll handle that in the end as I currently find thinking about losing 1/2 my body size as unachievable. So it's best not to think of the end game but in the separate parts of the journey. If we look at the smaller picture we won't get so scared and overwhelmed. So here's to the next 10 lb. drop. (I try not to say lost as something lost is something we try to find. I have found it way too often. Change of mind set here).
    I agree with you if you just look at losing 10 lbs. at a time it is much less daunting than looking at the total amount of weight a person would like to lose. Those small goals are easier attainable. Keep up the good work. We are all in this together.
    It's a brilliant idea. 💡

  • 3rdtimelosesit
    3rdtimelosesit Posts: 291 Member
    7freshflowers wrote: »
    Yay! Evelyn! I’m so happy to have you back in 2024. You’ve been with me since MY 100 POUND JOURNEY first began, more than two years ago. It just wouldn’t be the same without you. ❤️

    I suffer with occasional bouts of depression also. Thanks for the good advice. I too, need to “ Up the vitamin D, go to bed earlier, and up the fluid intake.” I also need to increase my iodine intake because I have hypothyroidism. I refuse to take those drugs the doctor prescribed. Medicine, is a nice word for dangerous drugs. ☠️ I’m positive if I continue to do all these things, it will increase my weight loss this year.

    Yo Lisa my peep!!....I could never leave you cuz we haven't achieved our goal!! Even when we get there I couldn't leave because we both know I don't know how to maintain.....being at goal twice has shown me that. Achieving goal will be when I need even more support. Life long pals is what we're destined to be..lol

    Depression sucks doesn't it?? I'm not getting out walking as yet but go work in my office (aka craft room) each afternoon and either sew or cross stitch or something crafty to keep me from thinking about snacking. A discovery made is that if I sit and watch tv in the afternoon my mind thinks it needs to snack. So if I keep my hands busy it keeps my mind busy as well. Having a lot of ladies hockey to watch has really helped as well. Anyone else into watching the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championships or the PWHL (Professional Womens Hockey League)?? I've always said to do sports well you gotta play like a girl!! Anyway.....cheering the gals on while doing my "business" has really helped turn things around for me. Before I was busy binging, now I'm busy cheering and sewing. We have to train our thoughts to set ourselves up for success.

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  • 3rdtimelosesit
    3rdtimelosesit Posts: 291 Member
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    After I saw this I had some thoughts about how it pertained to our journey in getting healthier. In a mindset changeup I thought this: how about we don't worry about what we're not achieving but think what we are achieving, even if it's only a very small thing. Like....how we did manage to eat healthier, even if it was only a few times. How we drank more fluids, even if only 1 or 2 days. How we moved our body, even if it was only a few more steps than before. Let's focus on the positive and drop the negativity altogether. We might not be where we want to be but we're farther along than we were yesterday. Give up worrying about what we haven't achieved. We're gonna do great things.....the first of which is to give up worrying that we won't complete our journey!! <3
  • mjstewies
    mjstewies Posts: 51 Member
    3rdtimelosesit wrote: »
    7freshflowers wrote: »
    Yay! Evelyn! I’m so happy to have you back in 2024. You’ve been with me since MY 100 POUND JOURNEY first began, more than two years ago. It just wouldn’t be the same without you. ❤️

    I suffer with occasional bouts of depression also. Thanks for the good advice. I too, need to “ Up the vitamin D, go to bed earlier, and up the fluid intake.” I also need to increase my iodine intake because I have hypothyroidism. I refuse to take those drugs the doctor prescribed. Medicine, is a nice word for dangerous drugs. ☠️ I’m positive if I continue to do all these things, it will increase my weight loss this year.

    Yo Lisa my peep!!....I could never leave you cuz we haven't achieved our goal!! Even when we get there I couldn't leave because we both know I don't know how to maintain.....being at goal twice has shown me that. Achieving goal will be when I need even more support. Life long pals is what we're destined to be..lol

    Depression sucks doesn't it?? I'm not getting out walking as yet but go work in my office (aka craft room) each afternoon and either sew or cross stitch or something crafty to keep me from thinking about snacking. A discovery made is that if I sit and watch tv in the afternoon my mind thinks it needs to snack. So if I keep my hands busy it keeps my mind busy as well. Having a lot of ladies hockey to watch has really helped as well. Anyone else into watching the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championships or the PWHL (Professional Womens Hockey League)?? I've always said to do sports well you gotta play like a girl!! Anyway.....cheering the gals on while doing my "business" has really helped turn things around for me. Before I was busy binging, now I'm busy cheering and sewing. We have to train our thoughts to set ourselves up for success.

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  • mjstewies
    mjstewies Posts: 51 Member
    Hi! I don't know who you are, but I really liked your comments. I also have an "office" at home and you made me realize the difference in my cravings when I'm crafting vs when I'm just watching tv. And even though I have a tv in my craft room, which I don't always use, I don't think about food as much in there. Our regular tv is where you have a clear view of the fridge and snack drawer so I just feel so many more urges to eat when I'm there. Thanks for the tip!
    Missy
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 204 Member
    Susanna527 wrote: »
    Hello everyone! I just wanted to pop by today to say hi :smile: Hope you all had a good weekend! I'm really struggling to not binge/emotionally eat, but am proud of the small steps and good choices I'm trying to make, and I'm determined that when I finally see my PCP in March (after 3 years), the scale is going to reflect these 75 days of making healthier choices!!!
    Hi Susanna. Thanks for popping in. I'm proud of your positive attitude. My doctor appointment is on May 2. I too plan to show my PCP a dramatic weight loss by then so she won't bug me to take drugs (for high BP and Hypothyroidism. 💊

    Both issues can be controlled by diet. Doctors prescribe too many drugs unnecessarily.

  • ssflbelle2012
    ssflbelle2012 Posts: 322 Member
    H Everyone I have tried posting 3 different times his week and nothing posted. Not sure what I am doing wrong but I am going to try for the fourth time on my cellphone. If successful I will try to repost my previous things i wrote about
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 204 Member
    ssflbelle2012 wrote: »
    H Everyone I have tried posting 3 different times his week and nothing posted. Not sure what I am doing wrong but I am going to try for the fourth time on my cellphone. If successful I will try to repost my previous things i wrote about

    Hi Amanda. I don't have a cellphone and don't know a thing about them or how they work. I'm happy you finally got through. Looking forward to reading your re-posts.
  • Susanna527
    Susanna527 Posts: 1,546 Member
    Melwillbehealthy wrote: »
    I’m very happy this morning. I had a ‘whoosh’, and broke into the 170’s. finally! It took me over 4 months to break out of the 180’s. It’s a real learning process. It’s really nice to see that number on the scale.

    That is awesome!!! Way to go!!! :smile:
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 204 Member
    Melwillbehealthy wrote: »
    I’m very happy this morning. I had a ‘whoosh’, and broke into the 170’s. finally! It took me over 4 months to break out of the 180’s. It’s a real learning process. It’s really nice to see that number on the scale.

    Congrats Mel. 👏🏼 Nice to see you in 2024. Thanks for staying with us on MY 100 POUND JOURNEY.

    I want a "whoosh." 🙏
  • TanyaEstrada
    TanyaEstrada Posts: 5 Member
    Howdy everyone! I am totally down for this challenge! I have a little less than 100 to lose but honestly could lose 100 and still be within a healthy weight. My current weight is 234.6
    My goal weight is 150! I look forward to this group!
  • mjstewies
    mjstewies Posts: 51 Member
    Good morning!
    I don't know if I'm alone here, but I think I may be self sabotaging. It seems like I do really well for a few days and the scale starts moving in the right direction, but then I always seem to have a binge day and mess it all up. It's almost like I'm afraid to be thin. I've spent the last 40 years in the 220-240 range (256 being the highest) so now that I'm at 210-215, it just seems like I may have a mental block and I am fighting a losing battle. Does anyone have any tips on how to shake this?? I honestly think I've heard it all before, but it's so defeating when my brain knows that I shouldn't snack all evening in front of the tv, but my body is craving EVERYTHING. I feel like I need a security guard in the kitchen. Hahaha!!! Or maybe a 7pm bedtime? Argh!!!!
  • lindseyhogan90
    lindseyhogan90 Posts: 5 Member
    Hello all.

    I need to lose around 100 pounds to get to my goal weight. I’m in my early 30’s and have struggled for a while to stay consistent Determined to stick with it this time, I’m here on the journey with you all.

    SW: 278🫣
    CW: 271🙃
    GW: 165🤩

  • 3rdtimelosesit
    3rdtimelosesit Posts: 291 Member
    mjstewies wrote: »
    Good morning!
    I don't know if I'm alone here, but I think I may be self sabotaging. It seems like I do really well for a few days and the scale starts moving in the right direction, but then I always seem to have a binge day and mess it all up. It's almost like I'm afraid to be thin. I've spent the last 40 years in the 220-240 range (256 being the highest) so now that I'm at 210-215, it just seems like I may have a mental block and I am fighting a losing battle. Does anyone have any tips on how to shake this?? I honestly think I've heard it all before, but it's so defeating when my brain knows that I shouldn't snack all evening in front of the tv, but my body is craving EVERYTHING. I feel like I need a security guard in the kitchen. Hahaha!!! Or maybe a 7pm bedtime? Argh!!!!

    That is totally me!! I have been so close to getting under 300 in the past year but once I see it whoosh up the scale goes again. It's like a fear in me that stops me from getting under that number. I totally get how you feel about fighting a losing battle and self sabotage for whatever reason that seems to be an unknown factor in my journey. I do so well during the day but once dinner is over (and I'm full), 10:00pm hits and wham it's like a magnet draws me into the kitchen. Got help me if there's dinner leftovers that would make lunch the next day....they don't make it. I try going to bed at 10pm but lay awake for 2 hours minimum. But if I go to bed at midnight......you can bet I'm totally snacking out the pantry & fridge......sighhhhh I guess I'm better off laying in bed....at least I'm not stuffing my face. It's totally frustrating and just when I think I've figured it out I lose control again. Feeling your pain over here....
  • Melwillbehealthy
    Melwillbehealthy Posts: 894 Member
    edited January 11
    @mjstewiew I get what you’re Going through. I have been exactly the same. I just got so tired of seeing the same numbers on the scale, going up and down I knew I had to change. It’s been working for the last week or so. I upped my calories. I don’t want to get to the point where I’m so hungry or bored that I’ll binge. When that hasn’t worked, I’ve planned my binge to be more healthy and allowed just 200-300 calories more. In my head, if I do this I have to accept that I won’t lose any weight. I hope this makes sense. I’m not sure I’m properly explaining what I’m doing.
    @3rdtimelosesit the sleep thing is a tough one to solve. I’ve hoped that regular exercise would help, but it hasn’t. I’ll often get hungry if I can’t fall asleep. This is when I’m most likely binge. I just think about what the scale will show the next morning. I still struggle with this issue.
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 204 Member
    edited January 12
    TanyaEstrada wrote: »
    Howdy everyone! I am totally down for this challenge! I have a little less than 100 to lose but honestly could lose 100 and still be within a healthy weight. My current weight is 234.6. I look forward to this group!

    Hello Tanya. Welcome to MY 100 POUND JOURNEY. Happy to have you. Thanks for joining us. ☕️

    I plan to pay a visit to 234.6 sometime this year. She can't wait to see me again. 😎

  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 204 Member
    lindseyhogan90 wrote: »
    Hello all. I need to lose around 100 pounds to get to my goal weight. I’m in my early 30’s. Determined to stick with it this time. I’m here on the journey with you all. CW: 271 🙃
    Hello Lindsey. Welcome to MY 100 POUND JOURNEY. Everyone has such a good positive attitude. We're all gonna do extra good in 2024. I can feel it in my bones. Thanks for joining us.

  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 204 Member
    edited January 13
    I’ve discovered that a high carb diet seems to work best for me and gives me more energy.
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    Every time I go low-carb, I eventually start craving carbs, and go nuts, eating everything in sight. 🍰 🍫 🍦

    Carbs fuel my brain. 🧠

    I LOVE Garbanzo beans. The Goya brand is the best. I open a can, rinse them well, and eat them like popcorn. 😋
  • 3rdtimelosesit
    3rdtimelosesit Posts: 291 Member
    7freshflowers wrote: »
    I’ve discovered that a high carb diet seems to work best for me and gives me more energy.
    🍌 🥔 🍠 🌽 🫛 🥖 🫘

    Every time I go low-carb, I eventually start craving carbs, and go nuts, eating everything in sight. 🍰 🍫 🍦

    Carbs fuel my brain. 🧠

    I LOVE Garbanzo beans. The Goya brand is the best. I open a can, rinse them well, and eat them like popcorn. 😋

    Magnesium is an essential mineral for managing sugar cravings. Most carbs contain sugar of course so maybe popping some magnesium would help.

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