OK I started it now you run with it....
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Ummmm, I'd just like to be able to buy jeans at Lane Bryant again to start off (They sell up to 28, and I jumped to a 30 about a year ago...)
But ULTIMATELY, I want to buy a pair of jeans at Target. YES! TARGET! lol0 -
Hi I'm Cheryl and want to join your group as I have 100 pounds to lose to get to a normal weight. I find being in a group of people who have the same goals and problems seems to help. I started one month ago and already lost 14 pounds. I know it will take me between one and two years to reach my goal and a lifetime of continued work to stay there. Some of my goals include being less weight than my husband who weighs in the 190's, to be able to wear the size that is appropriate for my height of 5'3"/size 6 or 8, to be in a normal weight range for me which is between 119 and 143 pounds and to look good to my husband. I'm antisocial because I don't want to be seen, I want to be able to go and do things again without fear that someone will see me and judge me.0
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Hi everyone just thought I would say hello:) April of 2010 I was 256 pounds and couldn't fit into any clothes and just had a baby and couldn't even get up and down stairs correctly. I kept giving myself excuses for how I gained so much weight in the first place. I was in total food denial. I also have an autoimmune disease and constantly get infections, I have fibromyalgia, and inflammatory arthritis. The calorie counting has totally helped me lose all of the weight I have so far. I'm only about 20 pounds away from my goal weight but these last 20 are killer:/
Saw that cantogirl was speaking about breaking up chunks into mini goals. That is how I did it as well. I made sure to add fitness goals in there too. I also gave myself really reasonable time frames to complete each goal.
and i really freakin want a tummy tuck when i reach my goal weight haha0 -
Katherarine great job on you weight loss. I heard the last few pounds are the worst to come off, good luck.
Had a good day today. Went to breakfast with the hubby and Eve. I couldn't finish my omelet, left a 1/4 there. Felt good to stop eating when I was full. Went to a friends house for lunch, good times with good friends. Thats pretty much about it.
Hope everyone had a good Saturday and see you all tomorrow.
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Hey everyone, I was very happy to find a group of people that have the same goal as me (100+). Sometimes it feels incredibly overwhelming, and it's great to see on here that people are doing it and it reminds me that my 2 pound loss is "a step in the right direction" rather than an insignificant number in the vast number that is 127 pounds. I have recently turned 30 and gotten engaged, which I's super excited about! Not only am I getting married in less then eleven months but both my fiance's sister and my own brother are also getting married in 2012 - I have a lot of events to look sassy and fabulous for
No but really, as I look towards wanting to start a family shortly after my wedding, this is not the body I want to do it in. I have struggled with my weight since the time I was 12 and like my profile says "enough is enough" I really just want to be done with this and move on to a healthier lifestyle. I'm hoping this site, and this group, with give me the motivation to stick with a program that will help me lose weight and give me the inspiration to address my emotional eating habits for the last time.
Plan for today:
1. Make a healthy breakfast
2. Meal plan for the week
3. Plan my workouts for the week (making sure to get one in on Turkey Day)0 -
Hey everyone, I was very happy to find a group of people that have the same goal as me (100+). Sometimes it feels incredibly overwhelming, and it's great to see on here that people are doing it and it reminds me that my 2 pound loss is "a step in the right direction" rather than an insignificant number in the vast number that is 127 pounds. I have recently turned 30 and gotten engaged, which I's super excited about! Not only am I getting married in less then eleven months but both my fiance's sister and my own brother are also getting married in 2012 - I have a lot of events to look sassy and fabulous for
No but really, as I look towards wanting to start a family shortly after my wedding, this is not the body I want to do it in. I have struggled with my weight since the time I was 12 and like my profile says "enough is enough" I really just want to be done with this and move on to a healthier lifestyle. I'm hoping this site, and this group, with give me the motivation to stick with a program that will help me lose weight and give me the inspiration to address my emotional eating habits for the last time.
Plan for today:
1. Make a healthy breakfast
2. Meal plan for the week
3. Plan my workouts for the week (making sure to get one in on Turkey Day)
Congrats on the engagement! How exciting! :flowerforyou:
I love your quote "enough is enough"! How true! I think that's what we ALL thought before finally doing something about it! Glad you joined our group! Look forward to seeing LESS of you!0 -
Happy Tuesday everyone!
So CanToGirl mentioned that she broke her weight loss into mini goals. We used to be able to put these mini goals in our signatures, but they removed them in the last few weeks, so I propose you that we post them here to keep us accountable.
Highest weight (HW) 307 (9 months pregnant)
MFP Starting weight (ST) 278-June 17, 2011
1st goal: 250 by 9/10/11 (Cousin's wedding) ***ACHIEVED 8/11/11***
2nd goal: 225 by 12/21/11 (my Bday) ***ACHIEVED 11/22/11***
3rd goal: 200 by 2/3/12 (baby Bday)
4th goal: 175 by 6/12/12 (hubby Bday)
Ultimate goal: 150 by 12/21/12 (the apocalypse and my Bday, I wanna look good going out!)
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Happy Tuesday everyone!
So CanToGirl mentioned that she broke her weight loss into mini goals. We used to be able to put these mini goals in our signatures, but they removed them in the last few weeks, so I propose you that we post them here to keep us accountable.
Highest weight (HW) 307 (9 months pregnant)
MFP Starting weight (ST) 278-June 17, 2011
1st goal: 250 by 9/10/11 (Cousin's wedding) ***ACHIEVED 8/11/11***
2nd goal: 225 by 12/21/11 (my Bday) ***ACHIEVED 11/22/11***
3rd goal: 200 by 2/3/12 (baby Bday)
4th goal: 175 by 6/12/12 (hubby Bday)
Ultimate goal: 150 by 12/21/12 (the apocalypse and my Bday, I wanna look good going out!)
What about you???
new thread for it? I think it's a great idea!0 -
Hey everyone,
How are we all doing??
Great here. Nothing really exciting going on. Got more christmas light up and ready to shine after Thanksgiving. Between you and me, not really looking forward to dinner on Thanksgiving with the in-laws. Why you ask, because she makes EVERYTHING, yes everything weeks ahead of time and when she re-cooks it, its dry and blah. But I am excited about shopping at midnight. Saturday is my side Thanksgiving and that is a wonderful time and really good food.
That is all I got.
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Thanks Ali! I like how you broke down your main goal into mini-goals with rewards to go along with them - I think I'm going to borrow that one 0
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Thanks Ali! I like how you broke down your main goal into mini-goals with rewards to go along with them - I think I'm going to borrow that one
Borrow away!!!
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Today's topic...Where are you going and How far are you traveling for Thanksgiving?
I'm leaving tonight, going to my hubby's Grandparents until Friday, then to my folks until Sunday, then back home. Doesn't sound too bad until you hear that the whole trip is OVER 400 miles!!!! Over 6 hours in a car with my 9-month old...should be fun!
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Today's topic...Where are you going and How far are you traveling for Thanksgiving?
I'm leaving tonight, going to my hubby's Grandparents until Friday, then to my folks until Sunday, then back home. Doesn't sound too bad until you hear that the whole trip is OVER 400 miles!!!! Over 6 hours in a car with my 9-month old...should be fun!
What about you?
Well, I'm actually having a hard time dealing with not wanting to go to Thanksgiving without my husband tomorrow, but HAVING to go....
He has to work (which totally sucks!
) and my mother in law criticized the healthy turkey sausage and mushroom dressing, and green bean casserole I'm bringing, and said she was going to make the "regular" versions also.... :explode:
So between those two things, I kinda just don't want to go to my in-laws, and just make a turkey breast for the two of us and do Thanksgiving before he goes to work at 4:30, but he wants me to go, bc he wants me to bring him a plate of all the stuff he grew up with.... so I guess I'm going. :grumble:
It's going to be uncomfortable without him there, and I feel insulted and hurt by my mom in law, but I'm going anyway. :ohwell: :indifferent: :sad: :indifferent: :ohwell:0 -
Today's topic...Where are you going and How far are you traveling for Thanksgiving?
I'm leaving tonight, going to my hubby's Grandparents until Friday, then to my folks until Sunday, then back home. Doesn't sound too bad until you hear that the whole trip is OVER 400 miles!!!! Over 6 hours in a car with my 9-month old...should be fun!
What about you?
Well, I'm actually having a hard time dealing with not wanting to go to Thanksgiving without my husband tomorrow, but HAVING to go....
He has to work (which totally sucks! ) and my mother in law criticized the healthy turkey sausage and mushroom dressing, and green bean casserole I'm bringing, and said she was going to make the "regular" versions also.... :explode:
So between those two things, I kinda just don't want to go to my in-laws, and just make a turkey breast for the two of us and do Thanksgiving before he goes to work at 4:30, but he wants me to go, bc he wants me to bring him a plate of all the stuff he grew up with.... so I guess I'm going. :grumble:
It's going to be uncomfortable without him there, and I feel insulted and hurt by my mom in law, but I'm going anyway. :ohwell: :indifferent: :sad: :indifferent: :ohwell:
I know it's hard when other people don't seem as supportive as you would like them to be. Particularly because losing this weight is hard, and I don't know about you, but I need all the support I can get! MIL's are also hard. I know my MIL-to-be is a traditional german-irish cook - things are often made with high butter, high fat, high carbs, etc. She also happens to be extremely overweight. Sometimes I think she struggles with wanting her son and DIL-to-be to be healtier and maybe being a little jealous that we're doing it. So, how did it end up going?0 -
Well I survived the weekend. Not with a good ending though. Did the Turkey trot. A 2 mile run/walk and I did both. We finish in 30 mins. Was good with eating all day. Had pie but no crust. So very proud of myself. Me and my in-laws went shopping at 9:30 Thanksgiving night. Lots of walking and standing in line to check out. Stopped for a break and snack at 4 am and all there was, was a cheeseburger and fries. Continued on shopping. Got back home at 9 am. For the heck of it, I stepped on the scale and saw I was up 5 lbs. :sad: :noway: :sad: What the heck?? So with those miserable 5 lbs gain, kinda set the rest of the weekend off bad. So I ate things I was hoping to avoid. But thats life for you and back at it today. I just hope Christmas isn't the same....
Got the inside and outside of the house all decorated. Very festive here. Hope all of you had a nice Thanksgiving.
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I am hoping the 5 pound gain over the weekend is water weight with the salt and not drinking enough fluids. I was not the most controlled eater. Gotta bust butt this week... Water water water water.....0
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Well Thank Goodness for my "normal" food. Got back to where I was BEFORE Thanksgiving by just going back to my healthier eating.
Topic for today...
Who is your biggest supporter(s)?
Julie (CanToGirl), we've been best friends since 3rd grade and she is such an inspiration.
My Hubby-After seeing the success I was having, he started losing weight with me.
My friend and Co-worker Merry. She got me into a weight-loss challenge where I WON! She "forces" me to walk during lunch.
EVERYONE of my MPF Friends that brighten my day with their positive comments.0 -
Well Thank Goodness for my "normal" food. Got back to where I was BEFORE Thanksgiving by just going back to my healthier eating.
Topic for today...
Who is your biggest supporter(s)?
Julie (CanToGirl), we've been best friends since 3rd grade and she is such an inspiration.
My Hubby-After seeing the success I was having, he started losing weight with me.
My friend and Co-worker Merry. She got me into a weight-loss challenge where I WON! She "forces" me to walk during lunch.
EVERYONE of my MPF Friends that brighten my day with their positive comments.
My biggest supporter(s) are:
Gerri (horror_hamster). She is my best friend and my maid of honor. She has been verbally kicking my *kitten* and keeping me in line. She listens to me griping and sets me straight. She is the guiding light for my weight loss journey.
My Fiance - He listens and supports me through everything.
My Dad - His encouragement and advice have kept me grounded at home, even in the face of delicious Thanksgiving leftovers.
My MFP friends - The comments and support are very much appreciative and keep me on track.0 -
I know it's hard when other people don't seem as supportive as you would like them to be. Particularly because losing this weight is hard, and I don't know about you, but I need all the support I can get! MIL's are also hard. I know my MIL-to-be is a traditional german-irish cook - things are often made with high butter, high fat, high carbs, etc. She also happens to be extremely overweight. Sometimes I think she struggles with wanting her son and DIL-to-be to be healtier and maybe being a little jealous that we're doing it. So, how did it end up going?
It went GREAT! My husband ended up getting the day off! NO ONE ate my dressing, but my husband piled it on his plate and didn't touch his mom's.
True love! And the benefit is, we had tons of low-cal dressing left over, so I brought it here for the gals I work with. They loved it. 0 -
Topic for today...
Who is your biggest supporter(s)?
My hubby - Keeps me motivated with our weekly weight loss bet, he's lost 81 so far, and I'm SO pround of him.
My girls on my FB group that I started (Future Skinny *****:Accountability) - They keep me accountable and I have to lead and set a good example since I created the group, lol.0 -
My biggest supporter is my best friend H2Ologist-Amanda. Because she is doing fabulous on her weight loss, I want to also. She keeps pushing me to do better, though she may not know it, she does. thanks hun!! We hold each accountable for the good and bad.
My family on MPF. I believe without their encouraging words, advice, love and support, I wouldn't be as successful as I am.0 -
My biggest supporter is my hubby....Also my 4 year old daughter she loves doing my exercise DVD's with me:)0
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Hey where did you all go? Get your tushes back here!!!! I don't care if you gained a pound or two or ten over the weekend. It took you how many years to get where you are. it is gonna take a while to get rid of the fat! One bad day or week shouldn't deter you from a healthier LONGER life!
How are you gonna beat the fat today?
Power walking for lunch and LOTS of water....
Then WII Just Dance after baby goes to bed. for 30 min MINIMUM!0 -
How are you gonna beat the fat today?
TENNIS, TENNIS, TENNIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Went shopping today and parked near the end of the parking lot and carried my 26 lbs daughter. And going to the gym tonight. Thinking I might do 60 mins on the elliptical machine. Longest I ever did. I did 45 mins yesterday, whats another 15.0
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I have never tried tennis. I bet it is an AWESOME burn!
I can't stay on the elliptical after 15 minutes. An hour would kill me!
You go girls!!!!!
Walk done!
Almost done my 3rd 32-ounce bottle of water, hoping to get 4 in.
WII here I come!0 -
Good morning!
I've come across the dreaded plateau that everyone talks about. I've been at 225+- for the last month. I admit that I haven't been pushing the exercise beyond my daily walks and my diet has been so regular that I haven't been filling out the log. I was hoping that the Thanksgiving food shock would get me out of the blahs, but it didn't. So now here I am at 225 feeling defeated.
I never go over 1250 calories and my fats, carbs, sugars, etc. are all good. I have protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and then a colorful dinner.
I know that I should boost my exercise, but my biggest problem is time. I power walk 2 miles during my lunch break, but the rest of the day I sit in front of the computer. I have an hour commute each day so I lose 10.5 hours a day for work. I have a 10-month old that I want to spend time with when I get home. Plus I need to feed her and make food for me and my hubby. Then bath and bed for her. If I exercise after she goes to bed, I can't sleep; trust me I tried last night. Don't bother saying "get up earlier and exercise" because I already get up at 5 and I am NOT a morning person.
Any ideas how to get my butt moving more without taking way family time and interfering with work?0 -
I never go over 1250 calories and my fats, carbs, sugars, etc. are all good. I have protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and then a colorful dinner.
H20-- I looked over your food journal, and from what I can tell, you are doing great on your protein, and you aren't going too crazy with the carbs. Your fat, however, seems really low. I would guess that your body is holding on to your fat reserves, because there's not enough good fat coming in. I saw guacamole on your log a few times-- avocados are a wonderful source of healthy fat! So is olive oil, coconut oil, and full-fat dairy.
I follow a Primal/Paleo diet (and here is where everyone freaks out!) and I definitely find that the more healthy fat I eat, the more of my own fat I loose! It took me a while to wrap my head around this after a lifetime of being told that low-fat was the way to go. But I gained and gained and gained following that advice. It wasn't until I cut out grain and started eating good fat that I started to loose. Of course, everyone has to find what works for them, but it seems like your daily life is crazy enough without fitting in more cardio (which will only make you hungrier). Do you do any strength-training? The Primal lifestyle has lots of great bodyweight exercises that you can adapt for your particular fitness level.
Mark's Daily Apple is a fantastic resource, if you are interested in learning more. www.marksdailyapple.com
OK, crazy Primal salespitch over! Whatever you decide to do, just remember that everyone here is rooting for you!
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I haven't heard of this Primal/Paleo Diet. Thanks for the advise. I LOVE guacamole, as does my baby ironically! We use grapeseed oil and olive oil for cooking. I don't even think I have veggie oil in my house to be honest.
Increase fat huh? I've been so focused on my protein and carbs that the fat didn't even cross my mind.
Thanks Jill!0 -
I haven't heard of this Primal/Paleo Diet. Thanks for the advise. I LOVE guacamole, as does my baby ironically! We use grapeseed oil and olive oil for cooking. I don't even think I have veggie oil in my house to be honest.
Increase fat huh? I've been so focused on my protein and carbs that the fat didn't even cross my mind.
Thanks Jill!
Sure thing! I love sharing, because it has made me feel so great... I just want everyone else to feel equally great! Along with the weight falling off with what seems to be little effort, my energy has increased by leaps and bounds! I am on half the dosage of anti-depressant, and hoping to get off Metformin (for blood sugar) in the near future.
Here's a great post on getting more healthy fat in your diet: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-to-eat-more-fat/
There's a TON of great info on this site, and even more in the books, although they aren't necessary if you are a good web-researcher. Here's a link to lots of info: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-101/
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