20 th July new group

jigglybits

Hi all i started last week...but would love to join the group:flowerforyou:

angl

Hello all,
I just joined this site and even though I only have 12 lbs to lose it is actually over 100lbs. What Im meaning is that I consistently gain and lose the same 20 and why would this time be any different.
So, Im joining in on my weight loss journey. Maybe this time when I reach my goal I can use all the support I can get to keep it off....you know that is the toughest part for me. When the dieting is done it cannot be a free eating binge. There is still a lot of self control needed to keep it off.
Ok now for what to shop for:
lots of fruits...oranges and cantaloupe has more potassium
veggies..all colors to ensure health
chicken and turkey has least amount of fat
whole wheat bread
skim milk
Hummus is good
probably should stay away from cheese or go with the low fat cheese sticks if it is impossible to go without.
limit diet pop to 2 a day
no regular pop
water water water water water water water water water water ...get my message
and ya all probably already know this list
Have a great day and I would love to join this thread.
angl:bigsmile:

angl

Hello,
So how did everyone do today?
I did great on my food choices and have 30 calories left for the day. But the protein says Im -46. Does anyone know why we are limited on our protein??. South Beach diet (which I have lost 25 lbs on) has unlimited protein.
I love the food database....it even had my Bob Evens cranberry pecan salad which by the way I told them to leave off the blue cheese and dressing on the side.
I would say I had a sucessful first day. What about everyone else?
angl:bigsmile:

Eava57

:embarassed: I do the same thing. I don't purge my cupboards because the kids/hubby always want a little something sweet. I have gotten better at not over-indulging. I think we need to focus on the fact that we can have a sweet treat once in awhile. Just be sure to record it...that will make you think twice the next time you want to "splurge". Weight Watcher's allows for extras. This is to prevent the "all or nothing" attitude. You sound like you are doing great. Keep it up!

patty09

Hi everyone

First I didn't see anyone starting with me and i thought Oh No
Then I realised I live an Asia and so many hours ahead of all those who stay at the otherside of the world haha
This morning i was so happy.
8 of us will support each other
GREAT
If I have a little more time I would like to make a weigh in sheet. Where we started, whats our goal etc. I think I have seen it before but dont know where and how.
Does anyone knows or can help me.

Im glad to see all of you.
It doesn't matter the amount we have to lose.
It;s all about reaching our goals.

My goal for this week is to do at least 30 min of exersises every day

My first day went well
I stuck to the amount of cal I was allowed to eat incl the 350 that I did on my cross trainer.
My phone peeped every hour so that I would not forget to drink water and it worked !!
Fruits hmm they are mjummy

What goals do you set for yourself this week???

aholly70

My goal is to lose 2lbs,then i'v lost 10 lbs since i started.
I did 45 mins today on the treadmill,tomorrow it'll be treadmill and a dvd.

Eava57

Patty09, it is great that you are a day ahead of us. You have inspired me to get excited about this new endeavor. My goal for the week is to log everything that I eat! I will also exercise 3 days this week. Have a good week everyone!:happy:

rsabey

Hello Everyone!!

My starting weight is 175 and my goal weight is 150lbs. I don't want to be supermodel thin, just healthy.

This week - I will start doing tummy crunches and push ups before bed.

patty09

20th July New group

Name SW 20-Jul 27-Jul 3-Aug mini goal Goal to lose

Patty 169.3 145 24.3
Hunibun 144 136 125 19
Idr624 328 300 28
sandif1 224 196 28
Eava57 192 191 155 37
MarineAggie 173.2 171.6 140 33.2 txjenn1 210 130 80
spiralgirl71 204.6 130 74.6
jigglybits 163 160 147 13
rsabey 175 150 25


Hi how about this one!

Please let me know if you don't want me to put your name there or if the numbers are incorrect
Still so exited. I am suppose to work in the office but can't concentrate
I think a mini goal is good to enter, what do you girls think?
have a great day!!!:happy:

patty09

Oh no it didn't work
I did it on a spread sheet
Will try later again
Sorry

ldr624

Thank you Lord! I made it through day one and it wasn't too bad. I stayed within my calories, exercised and didn't eat the calories that were earned. I feel great and am looking forward to another great day tomorrow. I WILL get this weight off.

By the way, I logged everything that I ate today. My goal is to log in the food diary daily, including weekends.

I hope that everyone else is doing well. Good night.

Thanks so much Patty.

angl

patty09....dont forget me...I guess I didnt give you my numbers yet....Im 172 with a goal weight of 160 and I would be happy to maintain that 160. I will need all of your support to stay at 160. For me that is the ultimate challenge (to keep it off)
My goals this week are to work out three times a week.
And to log in all my food in the food diary.
Stay within my calories allotted.
A suggestion for those who need something sweet every so often. Try a south beach bar...they are low in sugar, with a little protein, and really help with that sweet craving.
Stay true to yourself. YES WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER!!
angl:bigsmile:

patty09

20th July New group

Name SW 20Jul 27Jul 3Aug mini-goal GOAL

Pat 173 169.3 145
Hun 144 136 125
Idr 328 300
san 224 196
Eav 192 191 155
Mar 173.2 171.6 140
txj 210 130
spi 204.6 130
jig 163 160 147
rsa 175 150
ang 172 160

Come on Girls we CAN do it together :laugh:

spiralgirl71

Morning everyone! I was so psyched about this group yesterday. It is the first thing I told my husband when I got home from work.

I did well Monday. I logged in all of my food. I did Turbo Jam Cardio Party 3 DVD and then 10 minutes of ab work. I made my daily calories but didn't eat most of my exercise calories. I got in all of my water. I'm going to try to eventually switch my workout to the morning so I have a better idea of how many extra calories I have. But as long as I get a workout in...I'm not going to be too picky about what time of day it is.

My mini-goal for August 3rd is continue logging in my food and getting my workouts and water in each day.

Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!!

aholly70

Good morning everyone,Well today is treadmill day and dvd day so about a 2 hr. workout.I said i wanted to lose 2 lbs this week i'm on my way.
I did workout yesterday for 45 mins treadmill .

Everyone remember it's not just about caories you have to exercise and drink lots of water,flavor it with crystal light.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

patty09

Good morning everyone

It's nearly bed time for me. I did my cross trainer yesterday and gave it a rest today. I can still fell it in my legs. Every other-day looks better for me
Watched my call. and calling it an early night so I won't start pigging out on snacks
Hunibun please don't over do it in the beginning that can turn you off. 2 hours is a lot!! Make sure you check your hartbeat.
Spiralgirl, please check some other topics, they all tell you to eat your exersise calories to see the best result. good luck. Good to have you here
Enjoy

angelae39

Hello,

I just started on Sunday and would like to join your group if I am not to late. I am currently at 216 and my first mini goal would be to get under 200. I take a zumba class (latin dance aerobics) a few days a week and just ordered the Chelean express dvd's that I read about in these boards. Exercise I can handle, for me the biggest struggle is making better food choices. My days start out good and then someone wants to go out for lunch and it always sounds better then the Lean Cuisine I have in the freezer. Anyway, that's my story, I hope to join this journey with you all.

Angela

aholly70

Yes we be happy to have you Welcome Angelae39

I'm not over during it ,i worked my way up to this.

txjenn1

I'm excited about this group! I already feel more motivated. I was kind of bad last night, I had a piece of cake, it was my son's birthday, but I scraped off the icing and ate cake only. For some reason, this made me feel less guilty. lol

Anyway, my mini-goals for this week are to eat more fruits and veggies and to get my 8 glasses of water in every day!:drinker:

Have a great day everyone!

dawnndamen

Hello everyone! I'm new to this site, just joined today. I'd love to be a part of your group. I just had a baby 9 weeks ago. I am at my highest weight ever - 280lbs. My first weight loss goal would be to get down to 200lbs. But, my long term goal would be to weigh around 150. I can't wait to get started!!!

aholly70

Hi there cograts on the baby,welcome to the group.

dawnndamen

Thanks hunibun! Are there any challenges for the day? or the week?

globes24

:glasses: You can count me in!

aholly70

I guess if everyone would like to have daily challenges we can. let me know

angl

Welcome everyone,
We have quite a list of people joining this thread. Good for us.
angelae39....eating out is a tough challenge but I have to tell you there are good choices. I always bring my own salad dressing in a tupperware. So , a salad is alway a option. Ask for no cheese, just veggies.Usually when I so no cheese I get more tomatoes. Grilled meats is also a good choice.
Look over the menu most times there is something that is lower calorie.
tyjenn1....good job scraping off the frosting. Your did consume fewer calories.
dawnndamen....Welcome....you have the most beautiful baby. I can just smell the wonderful baby smell from here.:flowerforyou: Is this your 1st baby? What is his/her? name?
globes24......riding a bike to work is a great workout. Good for you. Welcome

I got in my workout....20 min stationary bike...and 15 min. treadmill. I have exceeded my goal of 30min.
My food choice have been good so far. Now Im on the way to the show with my husband and must avoid the popcorn. I guess I can just inhale the smell. That wont make me fat ....will it?
Good Luck on your food choice for the day.
angl:bigsmile:

aholly70

If any is interested tomorrows(july22) daily challenge is:Try to do at least 30 mins.cardio and 20 bicep cruls and 20 tricep kickbacks and 25 sit-ups .

WE will try that to start and get harder as we go. Good Luck Tomorrow

dawnndamen

angl...this is actually number 4 for me. I have two daughters, 12 and 9, and my two boys, 7 and 9 weeks. Their names are Makayla, Bailey, Ben, and DJ. They keep me extremely busy. On top of that, I work 12 hour days at my job. It makes it hard for me to find time for anything. But, I'm determined to lose this weight, so I'm going to make time somewhere!

Iffer75

sounds good but i am a biginner and cant do any push ups.
maybe you can help me with that
A great idea by the way

Then just make your goal to be to get in 5 pushups a day. Soon enough you will be able to do 10. It is a slow process, but if you keep using the word "can't", then you won't. Always try a challenge and put in what you can do. Even if it is just 1, it is better than none at all. You can do this and we will all be here to cheer you on. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Thank you Lord! I made it through day one and it wasn't too bad. I stayed within my calories, exercised and didn't eat the calories that were earned. I feel great and am looking forward to another great day tomorrow. I WILL get this weight off.

By the way, I logged everything that I ate today. My goal is to log in the food diary daily, including weekends.

I hope that everyone else is doing well. Good night.

Thanks so much Patty.

Patty that is great that you got in your exercise and logged in your food. Believe it or not, you really need to eat the extra calories you earned for your exericise. That will keep your metabolism going, so you will lose weight. I know it is confusing, but you need to eat in order to lose weight. It is highly recommended that you eat 5 mini-meals a day. I know it is hard at first, but you can do it. Just make sure to plan ahead and anything is possible.
Keep up the great work. :bigsmile:

txjenn1

If any is interested tomorrows(july22) daily challenge is:Try to do at least 30 mins.cardio and 20 bicep cruls and 20 tricep kickbacks and 25 sit-ups .

WE will try that to start and get harder as we go. Good Luck Tomorrow

Count me in!