A New Me - Let's get started!

LisaC1026

I'm a scale stalker - I think I jump on that thing daily. I know I shouldn't, but to each their own. I may tell you guys how I'm doing more often than weekly, but I love the idea of being held accountable to letting you all know how I'm doing each Wednesday!

ittybittybadonkadonk

I like to be a weekly weigh in ... that way i can get really excited over 1 or 2 pounds

Saken

I'm a scale stalker - I think I jump on that thing daily. I know I shouldn't, but to each their own. I may tell you guys how I'm doing more often than weekly, but I love the idea of being held accountable to letting you all know how I'm doing each Wednesday!

i am a scale stalker too, i use it every morning after a brief visit to the WC and so

MyKids04

Great Lisa I did not realize the group started yesterday but I have no problems weighing in on Wednesday.

Ok guys I saw the wt chart. So as of today I am the biggest person in the group so I am really glad I found you guys everyone's support is greatly appreciated.

ittybittybadonkadonk

Judie: Glad we have found you .... keep up the good work .. and dont get discouraged that your the biggest one so far ..... at least you are doing something about it and 7 pounds lost is great

Silver_Dream

I like the idea of a weekly weigh in. Though my weekly weigh is gonna be on a friday this week. Since I"m going to the Dr's tomorrow morning for depression. I would probably be doing better if I wasn't dating the guy I"m dating....Long story, no one wants to know it. He's part of the reason I'm trying to lose weight, I"m tired of his comments about my weight and how I used to look so much better. I'm really depressed over the way he makes me feel. But at the same time I love him. I wish I could break myself of that habit. But I've always loved him in the back of my mind since I was 16. *sigh* :sad: It makes me feel so bad about myself that someone will almost daily tell me I should get back to the way I used to look. I dont' want to feel that way anymore, so I decided to join this site, prove him wrong and when I walk away the better looking person, well then Haha on him! Because he'll of had his chance. :bigsmile:

LisaC1026

Now Silver - I have to correct your statement. People do care and want to know about you. WE care and want to know anything that you want to share with us! That is the entire point of this group! We each have our own baggage and story that we will always have with us. We all deal with it in different ways. Feel free to share anything you'd like with us! :flowerforyou: I think you should put the guy you are dating aside, it is what it is and he should not treat you that way. You take charge of your life FOR YOU and your child! Things with you and that guy will work out however things are meant to be in the end. You need to think about yourself first right now! Are you taking anything for the depression?

Judie - I would not think twice about where you compare to the others. It doesn't matter, we are all here to improve our health and we are happy to have you with us just the way you are (but you're going to get skinner over time, that's our group goal!) :happy:

Daniel - maybe I'm just being truly blonde right now, but what is WC?

Dinner update from me: I am so proud, I made Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice (if anyone has access to a Trader Joe's it was an AWESOME dinner!). I measured my portions and started eating dinner paying close attention to when I was satisfied, not full, satisfied. I probably only ate 1/2 my rice and I ate about 3/4 of the chicken. I am SO PROUD. I do not know the last time that I walked away from food - but I did tonight! :blushing: :bigsmile: :laugh:

ittybittybadonkadonk

Congrats Lisa .... I too am very proud of you

LFlynnOC

Hello to everyone. I think this is a good thing and hope it helps a lot of people.

Name: Lisa
A little bit about me: I joined MFP about a month ago and did really well logging my food and exercise but got discouraged when what I thought I was eating wasn't too bad and then realized I was eating well over 1500 cal/day (when I should be around 1200-1300). I just got back from Oregon for my nieces wedding and thought what better time to get back into this. I live in Orange Co. , CA. I have been married for almost 20 years and have two teenage boys (14 & 17). I am 45 years old and 5' 7" tall. I work in the retail industry (sitting on my butt all day!), but love what I do.
Current Weight: 158
Starting Weight: 156
Goal: 130
Program: (if you have one) I bought a dvd exercise program (30 min interval training) and really like it, but I pulled a muscle in my back the first week I started and haven't gone back to it because my back is still a bit sore. I try to walk for 30 min 3 days/week and recently bought a heart rate monitor to make sure I was at my correct level.
Short Term Goal and Reward: I'd like to get to 145 by Thanksgiving at which time, I'd like to get a full body massage and facial!

Saken

Daniel - maybe I'm just being truly blonde right now, but what is WC?

the water closet, the toilets, the jon, the trone etc etc

Mamakatspokane

Welcome Lisa!

Meagan that lunch sounded sooo yummy, I will have to try it!

To the "other" Lisa, weigh-in Wednesday sounds good to me

ittybittybadonkadonk

lol @ water closet

ittybittybadonkadonk

It was very good mamakat ... and yes you should try it

ittybittybadonkadonk

dinner menu : Indian chicken salad pita pocket.... 1/2 of cup of wheat pasta with pesto sauce ....spinach salad with cucumbers carrots celery feta cheese and a light balsamic vinegarette dressing ............the indian chicken salad in a pita is very delicious ....if anyone wants the recipe let me know

ittybittybadonkadonk

a helpful hint: start and end every meal with a glass of water. If you're too full at the end of the meal to drink the water, you know that you've eaten to much

Sarah_LM

Hello everyone! Hoping this will help keep me motivated!

Name: Sarah
A little bit about me: I'm 22. I live with my fiancee who I have been with since I was 17, he is soo supportive! We also have three cats and a jack russell puppy. I'm starting university in September for the first time studying psychology! I have bipolar disorder and take antipsychotic medication which was a big part of my weight gain as it makes me very hungry all the time! I joined weight watchers last December and lost 16 lbs but then put it all back on again
Current Weight: 208
Starting Weight: 211
Goal: 140
Program: I eat healthily and exercise. I do cycling, walking, play the wii, skip and do exercise dvds. When I start uni in another month I am going to join the university gym, it has exercise classes, a swimming pool and a climbing wall as well as the gym so should be fun!
Short Term Goal and Reward: to get to 196 lbs. There is a beautiful coat that I want for my winter coat this year, I want to be able to buy it in a smaller size!

ittybittybadonkadonk

Welcome Sarah glad to have you aboard

Silver_Dream

Welcome Sarah.


I'm on several different medications actually. I"m bi-polar, ADHD, Anxiety disorder, migraines, and now depression. Ben (the guy I"m seeing), well I cheated on him. Several times. Well it was his idea to start seeing each other again, as F***** buddies. I agreed. Thinking I just got out of a relationship, I don't want anything serious. Plus I've always liked Ben. Well, we started hanging out and doing the things F***** buddies do and my feelings started to change. But see here's the rub of the arrangement, he can sleep with other women, but I can't do to my past indescretions. I"m pretty much willing to let that go, because I"ve screwed him over so many times. I'm not that person any more though. I got back on medication and changed myself. I'm better. But he knew me when I was a better thinner me. And he's kind of superficial.

But that's basically my story.

curvykatie

well i attempted to go to the gym this morning (im in the UK so its morning for me now) i got half way and turned around and came home, it was raining really heavy and by the time i got half way my trainers and socks were waterlogged, and my gym pants where soaked from my hips down, my change of clothes where also soaked even though they where in my rucksack.
so ive done my sit-ups and reverse sit ups at home, and im gonna go on the treadmill at home and although i cant run on it (its a magnetic one and really bad for running - you can only run if you hold on) its a workout all the same, so will put that on whilst watching the biggest loser

hope you all have a good day

katie

Saken

good morning girls and boys
yesterday i finally reached the 134 mark, felt very nice to see that number but i cant wait to see the 129 mark

LisaC1026

Good morning everyone! How is everyone doing today?

Welcome Lisa and Sarah!

Silver - just take it one day at a time and do what is right for you!

Megan - your dinner sounds great! What's the recipe?

Katie - that is so awesome that you even attempted to get to the gym if it is raining that much! I'm very proud of you! :flowerforyou:

Daniel - that's awesome news! Congrats!

Kathy - how are you doing? What's going on in your world?

My work out was KILLER last night. I swear I think Debbie is trying to kill us! I didn't yell any obscenities (oh, but I wanted to) but I did flip the bird at the tv a few times as I'm doing leg lifts and praying that my thighs do not explode mid air....:explode: It gets me through it though, so hey - whatever works...lol Today for lunch the cafeteria is having grilled cheese and tomato soup as a special....I can NOT pass that up! I LOVE LOVE LOVE grilled cheese and tomato soup. I'll just make sure to adjust my dinner so that I stay within my daily goal. I have lots to do before the party on Sunday, but I will try and keep checking in this weekend. It's our first weekend - let's get it started with a bang!

bakergirl62

A big HELLO from Houston!

Name: Cheryl
A little bit about me: I'm 47. I live with my husband who is Canadian. We have been together for 14 years next month. He loves me when I'm big and when I'm small. He is my best friend. We have a Jack Russell named Flash. We moved into a new house the past two weeks and worked our butts off. I did however, lose 5 lbs in the process. I work for a large Oil and Gas company located in Sugar Land (a Houston Suburb) and have been with them since 1996. I have been a yo yo dieter my entire life, but have found that this is the best site ever. I am obsessive about logging everything I'm going to put into my mouth first thing in the morning. I have been a member since May 2009.
Current Weight: 129
Starting Weight: 152
Goal: 120
Program: Jog 30 minutes on the treadmill every monining and evening.
Short Term Goal and Reward: I already have everything I could ever want but if I have to choose would be to feel good about myself, and a longer life is my reward

LisaC1026

Hi Cheryl and welcome to our group! Jump right on in with the conversation and getting to know each other!

I think you have done awesome losing 23 pounds since May - that is phenomenal! Keep up the excellent work! :flowerforyou:

ittybittybadonkadonk

Hello Everyone :

Welcome Cherl and congrats on your awesome weight loss

Good morning LisaC

MissKim

Good Morning!

Thought I would check in! I managed to go to the gym last night, even though I really didn't want to. But I was glad I did afterwards. I have such a hard time making myself work out! I can eat healthy all day every day, but when it comes to working out, i suck! I'm supposed to be going six days a week. Last night was my second time this week! I will get better. I'm just so out of shape! I don't even feel like I belong at the gym!

ittybittybadonkadonk

Misskim: I am with you there about working out .... i too can eat healthy all day long but when it comes to working out UGH!!! i dont want too

ittybittybadonkadonk

Posting the Indian Chicken salad pockets: (for anyone who wants it but LisaC requested it )

1 1/2 TBSP low fat mayo
1 tsp lime juice(perferably fresh squeezed
1/2 tsp curry paste
3/4 cup(4oz.) chopped grilled chicken breast
1 1/2 TBSP seeded chopped cucumber
1 1/2 TBSP chopped red onion(i use celery since i dont like onions)
1 whole-wheat pita(6 1/2" diameter) cut in half
2 leaves green leaf lettuce

In a medium bowl, combine the mayo, lime juice, and curry paste. Whisk to blend. Add the chicken, cucumber, and onion. Mix well. Spoon the mixture evenly into the pita halves . Add the lettuce , Serve immediately.
MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Per serving: 186 calories, 20g protein.16g carbs, 5 g fat (1 g saturated) 48mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 304 mg sodium

ENJOY!!!!

LisaC1026

Kim - great job! 2 days this week is better than none! I am working out 6 days a week also (my day off is on Sunday) so if you want me to hold you accountable I will. You'll just have to promise to keep me going if/when I start slacking. I've stayed motivated so far, but we all know that can change in a heartbeat.

Megan - that recipe sounds awesome. We need to get you working out with us too girl! Can you fit in a walk today? That would be a great start! :flowerforyou:

MyKids04

Good Morning Everyone,

I am a little tired this morning. My girlfriend came over last night and my husband almost pushed me out the door saying I needed a night out away from him and the kids. That its been months since I went out with out the kids.

I honestly think our catching up was interferring the Eagles game.

But either way I had fun. I had two beers and a vodka and orange juice. I know that is a big no no but I don't feel guilty at all. I honestly believe its all about moderation. :drinker:

I got home at 1:19 in the morning to be exactly to find my husband and my 9 month old sleeping on the couch it was so cute. But I was up at 5 a.m. and it was time to burn some calories. Now I am at work trying to figure out what to eat for lunch.

I have a can of Progresso soup in my desk the ones that are a 100 calories a serving. I think I may eat that with some fruit what kind I have no idea yet because I did not pack my lunch today so I will have to see what they have at the Seven Eleven up the street when it comes to the fruit department.

And yeah me its 10:50 a.m. here in Philly and I already had 4 glasses of water.

ittybittybadonkadonk

I am going to do an hour of cardio this morning after breaksfast (I promise LisaC) and try to workout on my "total Gym"