100+ Pounds to lose Labor Day Challenge beg 7/6

cdwinters

Checking in today...last week was 280...this week is 277.6:) I guess all of the hard work is finally starting to pay off:) I am proud of myself that even when the scale was not budging...I kept eating right and going to the gym. Yesterday was may "day off" from the gym and it was tough but I know my body needs a day of rest. Excited to get back in there today:)

Dreaj79

great job cdwinters!! Hard work does pay off eventually!!:flowerforyou:

weightoffmom

That is great to hear cdwinters. Glad you are seeing results.

cdwinters

Ok, so I know this is going to sound silly but I am very proud of myself after my workout yesterday. When I first started working out a month ago, my trainer put me on the elliptical and it killed me when she made me do 2 mins on it. Yesterday, I did 10 mins on it. I also jogged for 1 min...I haven't jogged in who knows how many years. I did a total of 61 mins of cardio yesterday:) I have an appointment with the trainer today so we will see what she has to say.

lstpaul

Congrats cdwinters! I know exactly what you mean ... I'm so happy with how much easier working out has been for me lately. For the last few years I was working out hard religiously for 90-120 minutes on Saturdays ... but only Saturdays and I thought that was enough. Since March I've been adding in additional workouts and minutes of activity each week - so now my goal is 360 minutes a week and I can really tell the difference! Last weekend my husband and I carried a desk upstairs and he was huffing and puffing and I wasn't even breathing heavy - he claimed that he was carrying the heavy side, but even still - I am very happy with how much more in shape I am than before ... and it's only going to get better the more I work at this!
Hurray to us! :drinker:

weightoffmom

Harry Potter inspired me.

Took the kids for a walk to the theatre last night (about a mile) to get our tickets.
Walked to the theatre today to see the movie. Planned for popcorn, candy AND PIZZA. I managed to do what I wanted and stay in my calorie range. Went over my fat by about 24g...but I am at peace with that.

This is a very big deal to me...I can have what I want. I just need to plan.

Dreaj79

Great job!! You don't have to give up you're life to lose weight!!

kimcat73

Hi there, checking in. Rough day at work with a couple of long calls, so we splurged and got pizza. I had 3 pieces and our intern brought in Peanut M&M's as well. I counted out 15 of those. Went home and had two rum and Diet Coke's .... still under calories so all is good. That's the downfall of this job.....you never know when you'll get to eat or how long you'll have to wait. Sometimes it's easier to grab fast food:(

Btw, does everyone know to adjust your goals periodically as you lose? I just adjusted mine and of course my calorie goal changed another ten calories less from last week. Just thought everyone should know it doesn't automatically update.

Keep up the good work everyone!

Kim

weightoffmom

Aerdrea....isnt that a relief.
I want to be at a healthy weight and I would like to learn how to incorporate an occasional splurge. I proved to myself this can be done.

I think this was a good lesson early in my journey

weightoffmom

kamcat73

I just adjusted my weightloss goal to what I "really" want to weigh. My calories went down by about 400 calories.

Do I need to adjust again?

Queenie000

Okay, first week on mfp and my first week of my new healthy lifestyle... I started at 275 on 7/9/09, was 270 this am! I know in the beginning you lose a little more due to water weight or what not, so i am trying to mentally prepare for the 1-2 lb a week loss! I am eating all my calories and have gone over on some days by a couple hundred calories. I am also nursing a little one, so am not super concerned about going over my calories by a little bit. I do eat a vegetarian diet and am enjoying eating more fruits and veggies. A lot of people assume if you are vegetarian you eat a healthy diet, but i am definitely proof that that isn't always the case!

I have walked every day, and this morning even went for a bike ride!
I am excited to be 5 pounds closer to my goal of 175 and will be curious to see what the weeks ahead hold. I am a bit nervous because i have always held onto weight well and in the past have mostly lost weight on starvation type/unhealthy diets. My weight does fluctuate daily by quite a bit, so i am not yet convinced that i actually did lose the weight. We shall see what the next month holds! I did lose 40 lbs on nutrisystem once, and that was the only time i had a healthy weight loss. But, then i got pregnant and gained 90 pounds. Trying to get back on track has not been easy, but i am excited to begin.

I do love being able to log my foods on mfp, it is way better than trying to write it down in those little books. This i have attempted to do on a regular basis and have never succeeding in keeping up with it.

nanatbia

Hi! I joined a few days ago and have approximately 120 to lose. I am just beginning to fit into some big jeans but the fact that I can even put them on is an accomplishment. I am interested in this group because we can relate to having large amounts of weight to loose. I am frustrated that I let myself get this fat but it is what it is. My goal is to weigh close to what I did when I graduated from highschool 41 years ago. Is that realistic? nanabia :ohwell:

Jamie_W

Better late than never! I'd like to jump in here and become a part of this. I usually weigh in every two weeks but I can do every week I guess.

Start weight is 268 as of 7/13.
Goal is 170 by 7/13/2010!!
Short term goal - 10lb loss by 8/13
Long / short term goal is 12% of my weight lost in 3 months = 12% down by Oct 13

I know it will be a challenge but it is doable!!! My Coach keeps telling that!! Thanks Coach!


Jamie

kimcat73

kamcat73

I just adjusted my weightloss goal to what I "really" want to weigh. My calories went down by about 400 calories.

Do I need to adjust again?

I actually mean to adjust your current weight as you lose it because the less you weigh, the less calories you are allotted each day. Your goal weight shouldn't change your calories. I just tried changing my goal weight and it didn't change the calories for me. Has it been a while since you adjusted your calorie goal? 400 seems excessive.

weightoffmom

kamcat73

I just adjusted my weightloss goal to what I "really" want to weigh. My calories went down by about 400 calories.

Do I need to adjust again?

I actually mean to adjust your current weight as you lose it because the less you weigh, the less calories you are allotted each day. Your goal weight shouldn't change your calories. I just tried changing my goal weight and it didn't change the calories for me. Has it been a while since you adjusted your calorie goal? 400 seems excessive.

Jamie_W

How is everyone today?!!

weightoffmom

kamcat73

I just adjusted my weightloss goal to what I "really" want to weigh. My calories went down by about 400 calories.

Do I need to adjust again?

I actually mean to adjust your current weight as you lose it because the less you weigh, the less calories you are allotted each day. Your goal weight shouldn't change your calories. I just tried changing my goal weight and it didn't change the calories for me. Has it been a while since you adjusted your calorie goal? 400 seems excessive.

I originally set my goal for me to hit 200 lbs...but I decided I should really go all the way.

Go big or go home so they say in Football.

So I adjusted my goal weight to 175. The weight I felt my best at and the system adjusted my calorie intake went from 1950 cal/day to 1550/day. That was okay for me. It is funny about the goal weight. I have read my ideal weigh should be 135-145??? I am 5'9" and at my thinnest, 175, I was pretty thin. But I was not healthy living on Diet Coke, Cigs. Size 9. That is pretty small I think. I dont think I weighed 145 since I was maybe 14??

kimcat73

kamcat73

I just adjusted my weightloss goal to what I "really" want to weigh. My calories went down by about 400 calories.

Do I need to adjust again?

I actually mean to adjust your current weight as you lose it because the less you weigh, the less calories you are allotted each day. Your goal weight shouldn't change your calories. I just tried changing my goal weight and it didn't change the calories for me. Has it been a while since you adjusted your calorie goal? 400 seems excessive.

I originally set my goal for me to hit 200 lbs...but I decided I should really go all the way.

Go big or go home so they say in Football.

So I adjusted my goal weight to 175. The weight I felt my best at and the system adjusted my calorie intake went from 1950 cal/day to 1550/day. That was okay for me. It is funny about the goal weight. I have read my ideal weigh should be 135-145??? I am 5'9" and at my thinnest, 175, I was pretty thin. But I was not healthy living on Diet Coke, Cigs. Size 9. That is pretty small I think. I dont think I weighed 145 since I was maybe 14??

I don't understand why the calorie amount would change if you change your goal weight. The amount of calories you consume is for your present weight, not your goal weight.

cdwinters

Hi all...just checking in to say hi:)

Kamcat...glad you are feeling better and over that bug.

Hope everybody has had a good week and is ready to do some relaxing this weekend. I am getting nervous as I go back to work in a week and am concerned about my dieting and exercising once I go back. I have been off for the summer as I work for a school and it has been easy to workout and eat right since I have not been on the go non stop all day. Any pointers or suggestions?

kimcat73

Thanks, cdwinters, feeling much better, and just in time

Ok, it's my friday and I splurged today. Went out to eat to a diner after a long work day with my partner and ordered a turkey club wrap and fries. No idea how to enter that food in to the diary, but I did my best with something that might be similar. I'm probably over on calories, but I have a long weekend ahead with plenty of time to get back on the workout track!

This has been a bad week for working out. It's been some very long tiring days, so the last thing I've felt like doing was hitting the gym!

What's everyone have planned for the weekend? Anything exciting?

Kim

bettame32

just wanted to check in. I have lost all motivation!!!!!!!!!! I don't know whats wrong with me. I do know my iron is very low (dr. said so). I have little to no energy. After working 8 hrs and coming home cooking dinner I have no will to do much more than to get in bed. And far as food goes, if its not junk food cakes and candy it doesnt taste right. Good healthy food makes my stomach upset. And my tasting buds arent having it. What do i do? I'm not giving up!!!! I am sooooooooo determined to have my skinny on the outside where it belong. Can I get some feed back on some sample diets and execrise work outs you all do? Thanks for listening!!!!!!!!

cdwinters

It must be the day or something because all I want is junk food right now. I have tried to fill myself up with water and good food but it is just not doing it:( I find that even if I am unmotivated if I can at least make it to the gym then I have won the battle because it is good from there. I am very concerned about lack of motivation and not making it to the gym when I go back to work in a couple of weeks:(

Bettame32...if your iron is low you need to eat some foods that will help get that back up...make sure to take a multi-vitamin as well. I was not very good about taking my vitamin but since I have started working out and eating healthier I have been taking it to make sure I am not slacking in any of my vitamins and minerals. If all else fails put on some music you love and just dance...gets you moving:) Hope you start feeling better soon:)

lstpaul

:happy: I'm having the same kind of day ... I've been super motivated and happy with my weight loss and effort this week - but then today I am doing nothing but thinking about food. My son and I went to the new Harry Potter movie (which I enjoyed - he thought it was kind of long and slow, but he is 8) ... One of the previews was the 'Partly Cloudy with Meatballs' movie that showed food falling from the sky ... and that made me hungry! and then I kept thinking about food through the whole movie!
I ended up eating homemade french fries and fried fish for dinner ... and am still not satisfied.:grumble: Back on track tomorrow!

weightoffmom

Hello all...sorry to see people are feeling down. I was actually not feeling well this afternoon. Felt very nauseaus (spelling???). So I didnt want to eat, I made my self have a nature valley bar and I was able to eat my planned dinner. Grilled chicken,baked potatoe and a salad. I was hungry and felt good after eating.

I have been finding reasons to walk. I live within 5 miles of most of the places we need to go, so I am walking for a purpose. Tonight we needed to pick up some football cleats from a friend of ours. I could have drove there in a few minutes but we walked instead. In total it turned out to be a 90 minute walk there and back. It was a nice walk and a good time with my babies.

I am looking for some meal ideas too

weightoffmom

It must be the day or something because all I want is junk food right now. I have tried to fill myself up with water and good food but it is just not doing it:( I find that even if I am unmotivated if I can at least make it to the gym then I have won the battle because it is good from there. I am very concerned about lack of motivation and not making it to the gym when I go back to work in a couple of weeks:(

Bettame32...if your iron is low you need to eat some foods that will help get that back up...make sure to take a multi-vitamin as well. I was not very good about taking my vitamin but since I have started working out and eating healthier I have been taking it to make sure I am not slacking in any of my vitamins and minerals. If all else fails put on some music you love and just dance...gets you moving:) Hope you start feeling better soon:)

Hey there,
I have been very tight mouthed about what I am doing. I have not spoke to anyone except my Husband and Doctor about my food and activity. I have had my gallbladder removed several years ago and I have had stomach problems since. I am using this as my cover for the change in my eating habits. I dont want to hear anyone's ideas, advice, talk about how they need to lose (when they are a size 6). I have had people in the past purposfully temp me with sweets...so annoying. I dont get any of that when they hear " It really will make me sick to eat a #4 value meal, but thanks anyway". They really cant continue after that. Just wanted to share how I am dealing with the work folks. Hope this helps

chellebelle

Hello Lovelies!! I hope everyone is having a good weekend. Weigh in on Monday and I'm dreading it. It's been a long week with 3 days meetings with sweet treat breaks twice a day. My back still isn't 100% and I'm thinking I may need to see my doctor about some physical therapy. The muscle that wraps around my right hip is really tight. I miss pain free walking, sitting, and standing.

Have a great week!! I'll be back Monday with the way in.

BTW....does anyone know if there is website, geared towards weight loss/health/nutrition similar to MySpace as far as the social networking side of it. I wish there was a place here to have status updates on our profiles and have them be more user friendly all together. Like I wish I could just 'squish' them together.

miracle

I would love to join this group...I currently weigh 277 lbs.....If I coud lose 8 lbs by Labor day, i would be thrilled......I am weighing in every Sunday morning from now on......

kimcat73

Welcome Miracle! This is a great group, you'll enjoy it

Btw, just had to share an amusing story that kind of tickled me yesterday. Was at the theater and went to the rest room. When I pulled my pants down, they were a bit tight so I figured I didn't unzip all the way.....come to find out, I hadn't unbuttoned or unzipped! They came right down! Made me feel good cuz these jeans used to be somewhat tight:) Good day!

Kim

weightoffmom

Welcome Miracle! This is a great group, you'll enjoy it

Btw, just had to share an amusing story that kind of tickled me yesterday. Was at the theater and went to the rest room. When I pulled my pants down, they were a bit tight so I figured I didn't unzip all the way.....come to find out, I hadn't unbuttoned or unzipped! They came right down! Made me feel good cuz these jeans used to be somewhat tight:) Good day!

Kim

Kamcat you rock...I am pulling out my old clothes too. I refuse to buy any clothes. I will make do with what I have untill I go on my mini vaca in Oct.

miracle

To me....getting in some old pants would be the ultimate high!!! Good job....I really look forward to that moment.