BWL Support Group (For all TEAMS and PEEPS

melissa73

Alright I have been struggling lately with reaching my Goals for my workouts.. I posted something yesterday and I go so much support from my Purple team... I then sent Canelitas a message asking if we could have a Support group that we could possibly help people who are struggling or just need to ask questions.

We figured if we get all teams together on this with so many of us. It may help some one who needs modivational advice, or just some food ideas or maybe just a little kick in our butt. We all need that every once in a while..
I know there are some MFPers who signed up for this challenge who like me just needs some support.
Maybe other people need help with their foods or even some support mentally with their goals or questions.

I know there are the knowledgeable MFP's who are great they may not even be in this challenge. And they may have information that may help someone...

So I thought why not.
So this tread will be here for any one of us Biggest Weight losers who need some type of support.

If it gets to big and we need a new one any one feel free to make one.

"What better then having others kicking our butts, and making us realize we can be left behind." Canelitas

Go Teams...


Melissa

melissa73

Alright I have been struggling lately with reaching my Goals for my workouts.. I posted something yesterday and I go so much support from my Purple team... I then sent Canelitas a message asking if we could have a Support group that we could possibly help people who are struggling or just need to ask questions.

We figured if we get all teams together on this with so many of us. It may help some one who needs modivational advice, or just some food ideas or maybe just a little kick in our butt. We all need that every once in a while..
I know there are some MFPers who signed up for this challenge who like me just needs some support.
Maybe other people need help with their foods or even some support mentally with their goals or questions.

I know there are the knowledgeable MFP's who are great they may not even be in this challenge. And they may have information that may help someone...

So I thought why not.
So this tread will be here for any one of us Biggest Weight losers who need some type of support.

If it gets to big and we need a new one any one feel free to make one.

"What better then having others kicking our butts, and making us realize we can be left behind." Canelitas

Go Teams...


Melissa

Fab140

Morning Melissa!!

This is a great idea :flowerforyou:

I have to be honest, after how I acted Sunday, I was seriously considering dropping out of the race. But, after seeing everyone's support of those who keep struggeling, I realized that we are all fighting demons and need to band together!

It's so easy to give up, but it's so worth it to change.

:flowerforyou:

melissa73

Yeah I agree.. I just think that everyone needs a little help some time and this post will be here when they need it..

NOBODY NEED GIVE UP!!!

Canelitas

Thanks for starting this Melissa :flowerforyou:

I for one, need a butt kick from time to time - I'm not able to post as much as I'd like, but I do enjoy reading everyones email messages and getting to know my running mates. I'm really glad to have came to this site and get to know many of you, You ALL motivate me :bigsmile:

We are ALL in this together...and as the song says, "You can Lean On Me" :flowerforyou:

melissa73

Bumping .. So you will know it is here when you need it...

Fitness_Chick

Hey what a great idea....my weeks been going well, my weigh ins for the last 2 Weds SUCKED but I was on plan, working out...so such is life when it's all TOM's fault! :noway: :laugh:

Alright I have been struggling lately with reaching my Goals for my workouts.. I posted something yesterday and I go so much support from my Purple team... I then sent Canelitas a message asking if we could have a Support group that we could possibly help people who are struggling or just need to ask questions.

We figured if we get all teams together on this with so many of us. It may help some one who needs modivational advice, or just some food ideas or maybe just a little kick in our butt. We all need that every once in a while..
I know there are some MFPers who signed up for this challenge who like me just needs some support.
Maybe other people need help with their foods or even some support mentally with their goals or questions.

I know there are the knowledgeable MFP's who are great they may not even be in this challenge. And they may have information that may help someone...

So I thought why not.
So this tread will be here for any one of us Biggest Weight losers who need some type of support.

If it gets to big and we need a new one any one feel free to make one.

"What better then having others kicking our butts, and making us realize we can be left behind." Canelitas

Go Teams...


Melissa

Fitness_Chick

C... :happy: How are you liking the 5-6 meals a day way of eating? Is it working out better for you? Spill it girlfriend!! :drinker:

Thanks for starting this Melissa :flowerforyou:

I for one, need a butt kick from time to time - I'm not able to post as much as I'd like, but I do enjoy reading everyones email messages and getting to know my running mates. I'm really glad to have came to this site and get to know many of you, You ALL motivate me :bigsmile:

We are ALL in this together...and as the song says, "You can Lean On Me" :flowerforyou:

melissa73

It is harder for me on the weekends too... I know it is all potrion control and eating the right foods... But darnit it isn't fun when hubby can eat 3 icecream bars and not even care how many calories he eats...:explode:

We can do this together... I know we can...
Melissa

connieq288

It is harder for me on the weekends too... I know it is all potrion control and eating the right foods... But darnit it isn't fun when hubby can eat 3 icecream bars and not even care how many calories he eats...:explode:

We can do this together... I know we can...
Melissa

I know exactly what you mean. My hubby was eating Reeses Peanut Butter Cups for snack the other day and I was eating carrots. That is so unfair. Chocolate and Peanut Butter..MMMMMMMMMMM

This is a great idea.

Connie

Sunibc22

As of today it has been 5 weeks since I started using this site and I'm down 8 pounds and not even slightly discouraged yet!! :happy: I've been doing alot of thinking lately and realized I've been trying to lose weight or been unhappy with my weight for 20 years!!! That's 20 years of doing every diet out there, (half a$$ed mind you), and have lost some weight here and there but always gained it back plus 5lbs more! :grumble:

So I figured....why not do it the right way once and be done with it? I have given myself a year to lose 55lbs. That mean making small changes in my life to get to this. Counting calories was my first step. Once I felt I had a handle...(with some mess ups)...I decided to add in intentional exercise. Once I have those 2 down pat I'm going to work on getting my allotted calories from better foods. Whole grains, etc. I have never stuck to a plan for 5 weeks before and not been discouraged by now or starving, or craving, or whatever! I am finally ready to do this the right way and to keep it off for good. Imagine if I had done this in the beginning I would have had the last 19 years to be happy and comfortable in my body! That seems so silly now that I just didn't get it sooner.

I can't believe I'm saying this but I actually don't need the extra support right now but I can definitely help to support others. I am on a mission to change my life for good and am sooo excited about it! Anyone wanting an extra butt kick from me....let me know....I'll be glad to do it!!:bigsmile:

Shauna:flowerforyou:

tamazinglee

My husband LOVES to bring home Chinese take-out or Piza on Friday and Saturday nights. Ugh! I keep telling him to stop. But my whole family shouldn't have to be punished because I let myself get so overweight. He's getting better....he brings me a salad on Pizza night....which is real nice. Except for that Pizza smell.

How do you all get your families to understand how hard it is for you to eat salad or carrot sticks while they are eating pizza and candy and ice cream?

melissa73

My kids are always supportive... My husband isn't to bad... But gosh when I am eating a yogurt and he tells my daughter to get him a 3rd ice cream bar. I really don't think he thinks of my feelings... I get my sugar Fruit. I have yet to go buy me some of those low cal snack bars because I know I won't be able to stop at just one. That is just me though... I love snacking on like wheat thins, string cheese, grapes and nuts..

I really don't think my family thinks about it to much... It seems like I have been eating this way for ever now. I love Bread though and it is a killer...

But when I went A-wall this last summer for a bit It was like the old me all over again and I didn't like that at all. So I am glad to be back where I belong... Now I can say no more... been there done that..

We can all do this... Keep up the good work.
Melissa

tall_t

Melissa,

I think this is a fantastic idea.

I got so frustrated this morning when I did my weigh in for biggest losers. UGH! I was depressed and thinking of all the food I have been missing and it seems to have been all for nothing.

Then I was in the bathroom at work washing my hands when a co-worker saw me there and said she hardly noticed me... She said that my stomach was down so much and I looked so much more toned, she said it was a big difference:blushing:

She has been the first person to comment on my weight loss since I started in JULY!!!!!!

It really was just what I needed to continue on this journey, and to remember why I started.

I hope I can be supportive for all of you who are struggling too!

melissa73

That is so great T. I have felt that same way too. I know that the clothes are smaller but for some reason I still see the same fat person sometimes in the mirror...
With that being said. We are beautiful and handsome and we can achieve anything: and if you don't see it right now other people do...

Suni I am counting on people like you to help us all out when we need kicked...:laugh:
Before long we will be the ones doing the kicking...

I'm glad you all agree..
The best support here is the support we give each other...

Melissa

Canelitas

C... :happy: How are you liking the 5-6 meals a day way of eating? Is it working out better for you? Spill it girlfriend!! :drinker:

Hey - Thanks to you, I took your advice on eating 5-6 meals a day, and it has really helped me, I'm not overeating, but NOW my problem is - No Excersise - I get home late, and that last thing on my mind is excersise....

However I have signed up at a Church Pre-school for a Body & Soul Fitness Program, every Wednesday for an hour. :bigsmile:

Canelitas

It is harder for me on the weekends too... I know it is all potrion control and eating the right foods... But darnit it isn't fun when hubby can eat 3 icecream bars and not even care how many calories he eats...:explode:

We can do this together... I know we can...
Melissa

Ahh...Sounds like my hubby, He is very supportive and encourages me, but there is that once in awhile bad hubby, he is as thin as can get, and eats whatever, never gains :noway:

Canelitas

Tina - that is awesome, That would definetly boost your motivation.

Tlg - Maybe try eating some veggies before dinner and have some water, and then maybe after dinner you feel fuller faster, which you could be dismissed before desserts come out.

Suni - I can always use your support - Thanks :flowerforyou:

Fitness_Chick

:drinker: :drinker:

C... :happy: How are you liking the 5-6 meals a day way of eating? Is it working out better for you? Spill it girlfriend!! :drinker:

Hey - Thanks to you, I took your advice on eating 5-6 meals a day, and it has really helped me, I'm not overeating, but NOW my problem is - No Excersise - I get home late, and that last thing on my mind is excersise....

However I have signed up at a Church Pre-school for a Body & Soul Fitness Program, every Wednesday for an hour. :bigsmile:

Baby steps girl! YAY for you for making the change....a whole different world doing it that way isn't it? :happy: Let us know how you like you're class...sounds WONDERFUL:flowerforyou:

Do you have time in the earlier a.m to get your excercise in? WIth a class though I bet that wil get you motivated to work it in somewhere through out the day. I know if I miss more than one day of my fitness Center...I'm a freakin mess:noway: I get the shakes....:laugh: no but I sure do miss my peeps there and feel I'm in such a wonderful environment when I'm working out. It's a gym like no other...not a chain but a one of a kind.:drinker: :drinker:

Fitness_Chick

Things like that can make simply the world of differebce can't they though! :drinker:

Then I was in the bathroom at work washing my hands when a co-worker saw me there and said she hardly noticed me... She said that my stomach was down so much and I looked so much more toned, she said it was a big difference:blushing:

She has been the first person to comment on my weight loss since I started in JULY!!!!!!

It really was just what I needed to continue on this journey, and to remember why I started.

I hope I can be supportive for all of you who are struggling too!

Fitness_Chick

difference even! :grumble:

Things like that can make simply the world of differebce can't they though! :drinker:

Then I was in the bathroom at work washing my hands when a co-worker saw me there and said she hardly noticed me... She said that my stomach was down so much and I looked so much more toned, she said it was a big difference:blushing:

She has been the first person to comment on my weight loss since I started in JULY!!!!!!

It really was just what I needed to continue on this journey, and to remember why I started.

I hope I can be supportive for all of you who are struggling too!

Skittles6617

My big problem is not eating enough. I am just soooo busy that I forget to eat. I need simple things that I can just snack on all day long and just grab when I need them.

I get in the habit of eating the same thing day after day after day. I have no imagination and being picky probably has something to do with that.

I have been at a stand still for the past 2 weeks. Frustrating...I am supposed to have TOM here any day now. My hopes it is that, but then again, I have been known to skip months and that is too where my weight tends to come from. So I don't know which it is.

Any thoughts on these subjects???

Losing_It

I'm in serious need of this support group! I'll copy & paste from my earlier post because I'm too lazy to type it all again! :noway:


From an earlier post:

Well, where do I start. I can come up with A LOT of excuses for my FIVE, yes, you read right, FIVE pound gain this last week! sad

I've been extremely stressed over my Dad's health and some issues he's having.....we were without electric for 2 & 1/2 days (thanks, Ike).....mother nature is visiting....I could go on but I won't.

I'm just really disgusted and pissed off at myself. I knew better than eating some of the things I did...noway I KNOW better...but that didn't stop me.

This is my first gain since joining MFP and I don't ever want it to happen again.brokenheart

melissa73

Losing it-
Don't let this get you down... This way of eating is going to be a struggle especially when you have a lot of things going on at once. Just get up and forget it and get back in the game..
I am thinking that the 5 lbs is mostly water weight. So don't beat yourself up to much.. And I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. Hope everything turns out okay..
You can do this look at how far you have come... That is a great accomplishment right there.. :drinker:


Skittles-
Don't get down. I know you can do this...
As far as eating the same thing all the time I do that too. I have really liked the recipe section of the message boards.. There is a lot of great ideas in there for like your dinners. You may need to change things up a little with your eating and workouts. Maybe add a little something in your daily routine that you haven't done before. Play around with it a little. I like to do different workout tapes just so my body doesn't get used to the same thing.. Good luck .. I would like to say that it is not a struggle unless you let it become one... We are all stronger and better now.


Good luck to everyone.
Melissa

Fitness_Chick

bumpin :drinker:

Fab140

My husband LOVES to bring home Chinese take-out or Piza on Friday and Saturday nights. Ugh! I keep telling him to stop. But my whole family shouldn't have to be punished because I let myself get so overweight. He's getting better....he brings me a salad on Pizza night....which is real nice. Except for that Pizza smell.

How do you all get your families to understand how hard it is for you to eat salad or carrot sticks while they are eating pizza and candy and ice cream?

I do the shopping, so it's my way or the highway!!:laugh:

Fitness_Chick

:drinker: Mornin all:happy:

tall_t

:drinker: Mornin all:happy:

Good Morning! Happy Friday!!!

Fitness_Chick

:drinker: :flowerforyou:

So what ever happened to the Blue & Purple team weigh in charts this week, did I miss them?

Did I miss something sleeping for a couple hours?? sheeesh:noway: going to bed around here I miss out on something!:grumble:

:drinker: Off to workout ... LOVE LOVE LOVE my workouts!!:drinker: :drinker:

melissa73

I want to wish everyone a great weekend.
We finished a great week here with the BWL Challenge. I'm ready for another great week next week and WE CAN DO IT....

YEAH for the BIGGEST WEIGHT LOSER CHALLENGE... GOOD LUCK TEAMS... HOPE YOU ALL STICK WITH YOUR GOALS FOR THIS NEXT WEEK...

Canelitas

Hey Everyone :flowerforyou:

Sorry, I haven't been able to interact here lately, lucky I'm off this week :bigsmile:

Oh yeah, I just posted on the 100+ thread - I'm planning to follow a sdch i made up for my workout times, but following it is another story...so wish me the best. :flowerforyou: