Over 200 Club (Open Group) Back to School Week 1

andreasoulcastle

Hey everyone lost 1 pound 0.4 % Haven't been eating as well as I want, but you know what, I am proud that I am one step closer to my 20 lb park.

Drea

awestfall

Ok girls get my butt back into gear and help me get fired up again.I have gained back 20 pounds and I don't want to gain back anymore.I didn't want to gain the 20 back but I did and now I am back to square one.YES i was down 45 pounds and I gained 20 back but I have kept the other 25 off thus far.I know how to get the weight off I just can't find the motivation or inspiration I need.I have been totally stressing over money issues and our food budget is slim so I have to buy what I can afford any suggestions???PLEASE HELP !!!! Thanks!!

awestfall

Also keep in mind that I have three children who are not picky eaters but again it comes down to being able to afford healthier food.

afergason

So sorry about the money stress. Its so not the thing you need while trying to eat healthy

We're on a tight budget too, though its just the two of us. The most useful thing I ever found was taking a chunk of one day to plan out meals for the week and start the prep work. I usually go grocery shopping on Sat. and then Sun. afternoon plan and prepare. Its crazy how much you can save just by buying things only on sale and cutting out prepared foods (slicing my own veggies for cooking and snacking, buying and soaking my own beans instead of canned, using my slow-cooker to make big meals that we eat for leftovers, etc.)

Hope things get better for you.

lstpaul

awestfall: You can do it! :flowerforyou: I do think it's tougher when you are watching your budget ... but just try to buy fruits and veggies and avoid everything boxed and processed. I think aferason had a great suggestion to make meal plans, then it's easier to look for coupons and sales too! Good luck ... you know you can do it!
I have been trying to lose weight for years, and am finally having some success ... but I really wish I had been able to find a way to do it when I was younger ... but I'm doing it now! I am even feeling so confident that I bought a pair of shorts today (on clearance of course) that are size 18 instead of the 24 that I'm wearing now ... I am so excited for the day that I can put those shorts on!
Stick with it!

Momma2four

awestfall, you are so worth it!! :flowerforyou: Remind yourself of that. YOu are worth doing this. :flowerforyou: I am so sorry about the money stresses that is NO fun. I think some of the other girls had some really good suggestions. I know that making a menu and sticking to that menu helps me same money at the grocery store. I just wish you all the best and know that I will remember you in my prayers.

awestfall

So sorry about the money stress. Its so not the thing you need while trying to eat healthy

We're on a tight budget too, though its just the two of us. The most useful thing I ever found was taking a chunk of one day to plan out meals for the week and start the prep work. I usually go grocery shopping on Sat. and then Sun. afternoon plan and prepare. Its crazy how much you can save just by buying things only on sale and cutting out prepared foods (slicing my own veggies for cooking and snacking, buying and soaking my own beans instead of canned, using my slow-cooker to make big meals that we eat for leftovers, etc.)

Hope things get better for you.

Thank you so much !! I am going to try this out .

awestfall

awestfall: You can do it! :flowerforyou: I do think it's tougher when you are watching your budget ... but just try to buy fruits and veggies and avoid everything boxed and processed. I think aferason had a great suggestion to make meal plans, then it's easier to look for coupons and sales too! Good luck ... you know you can do it!
I have been trying to lose weight for years, and am finally having some success ... but I really wish I had been able to find a way to do it when I was younger ... but I'm doing it now! I am even feeling so confident that I bought a pair of shorts today (on clearance of course) that are size 18 instead of the 24 that I'm wearing now ... I am so excited for the day that I can put those shorts on!
Stick with it!

Thank you I definitely not giving up on me !!! Its all thanks to people like you guys who encourage and work hard.:flowerforyou:

awestfall

awestfall, you are so worth it!! :flowerforyou: Remind yourself of that. YOu are worth doing this. :flowerforyou: I am so sorry about the money stresses that is NO fun. I think some of the other girls had some really good suggestions. I know that making a menu and sticking to that menu helps me same money at the grocery store. I just wish you all the best and know that I will remember you in my prayers.

God Bless you Momma you are my guardian angel.I am kicking my butt into gear and getting back into the game.Heck I lost 47 pounds total when I first started and so what if I gained 20 of those pounds back I know I can get them back off with the hard work I had put in before.And yes I am WORTH IT.I wanna finally look and feel good at the SAME TIME!!! Thanks again for the inspiration and uplifting I needed.FOOD IS EVIL AND ITS NOT MY FRIEND EXERCISE IS MY FRIEND!!!

Momma2four

Good Morning Girls,

I am having a really hard day today. Last night someone said something really mean to me and wow are my feelings hurt. You know what though, normally something like this would make me want to eat, eat, eat, but it has just made me all the more determined to work at this. To prove this person wrong. To better myself and not quit!!!!

awestfall, thanks for the sweet things you said about me. It really made me smile. I know that you can do this. We can do this. We ARE going to do this.


By the way who is our biggest loser? we need to pick a challenge. I will get back with you all later I am going to have a peice of toast and some orange juice then take a nice long walk. I have people to take care of today, but I think I will take care of ME this morning.

You ALL have a wonderful day, and know you are the reason I love this site............:flowerforyou:

awestfall

Good Morning Girls,

I am having a really hard day today. Last night someone said something really mean to me and wow are my feelings hurt. You know what though, normally something like this would make me want to eat, eat, eat, but it has just made me all the more determined to work at this. To prove this person wrong. To better myself and not quit!!!!

awestfall, thanks for the sweet things you said about me. It really made me smile. I know that you can do this. We can do this. We ARE going to do this.


By the way who is our biggest loser? we need to pick a challenge. I will get back with you all later I am going to have a peice of toast and some orange juice then take a nice long walk. I have people to take care of today, but I think I will take care of ME this morning.

You ALL have a wonderful day, and know you are the reason I love this site............:flowerforyou:

Well everything I say about you is true Momma.Thats why I am back to exercising and doing right by my body because your right we can do this and we are doing this.Your the best and prove that person wrong not just to prove them wrong but to prove to yourself you can do it.Have a blessed day

Momma2four

Good Morning Girls,

I am having a really hard day today. Last night someone said something really mean to me and wow are my feelings hurt. You know what though, normally something like this would make me want to eat, eat, eat, but it has just made me all the more determined to work at this. To prove this person wrong. To better myself and not quit!!!!

awestfall, thanks for the sweet things you said about me. It really made me smile. I know that you can do this. We can do this. We ARE going to do this.


By the way who is our biggest loser? we need to pick a challenge. I will get back with you all later I am going to have a peice of toast and some orange juice then take a nice long walk. I have people to take care of today, but I think I will take care of ME this morning.



You ALL have a wonderful day, and know you are the reason I love this site............:flowerforyou:

Well everything I say about you is true Momma.Thats why I am back to exercising and doing right by my body because your right we can do this and we are doing this.Your the best and prove that person wrong not just to prove them wrong but to prove to yourself you can do it.Have a blessed day

Thanks so much I am already feeling better. I have done very well on my goals today. The person i was talking about actually called and apologized to me today. Which made me feel better. But I am still motivated and moving forward.

lstpaul

I had an awful day yesterday ... eating everything in sight. And that was before I found out last night that my favorite Aunt had a massive stroke and isn't expected to recover ... today I'm just lost. :brokenheart:

Momma2four

I had an awful day yesterday ... eating everything in sight. And that was before I found out last night that my favorite Aunt had a massive stroke and isn't expected to recover ... today I'm just lost. :brokenheart:

lstpaul, I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt. I imagine that you are hurting right now. We have to make sure we are taking care of ourselves even when we are hurting so bad. Your Aunt is going to be in my prayers and so are you.

chicynth

Well, I am fairly new and struggling.

I've been exercising and now weigh 225; but I began on here at 220. So, I am really confused because I have cut out eating the sweets (like I use to).

I feel extremely bloated today...that hasn't happened in awhile. I do have a set of medical issues that I deal with and am on medications. Thought maybe they were the problem but I've lost the weight before on the medications.

But it is a new hour and I am in for the long haul...I hope I can do this because I am so uncomfortable at this weight.:frown: My ultimate goal is to lose 60lbs by my next birthday in April. So, if I can accomplish half (30lbs) of that by the end of the year, it would be great.

andreasoulcastle

Hello all, well team...It sounds like we are going through a hard time right now with our fitness plans. But lets not stop here, lets overcome these obstacles and be the better woman. Maybe we can help each other with suggestions on how to stay busy and not thinking compulsively about these negative influences. I like how momma decided to take a walk, walks always help me relax and focus.

Andrea

awestfall

I am having a terrific day so far.I haven't ate like Miss Piggy today and I am getting ready to go hit the elliptical for an hour.Thanks for the inspiration everyone.Wish me luck and Good luck to everyone else out there.:flowerforyou:

Momma2four

Good morning girls,

Welcome Chicynth,:flowerforyou:


awestfall, good for you! You go Girl, work that elliptical:glasses:

Drea, thanks for the pep talk we needed it:flowerforyou:

lstpaul, I hope you are okay today. Keep us posted about your Aunt

trikstar, we miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

awestfall

Good morning girls,

Welcome Chicynth,:flowerforyou:


awestfall, good for you! You go Girl, work that elliptical:glasses:

Drea, thanks for the pep talk we needed it:flowerforyou:

lstpaul, I hope you are okay today. Keep us posted about your Aunt

trikstar, we miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I nailed 2 hours today total on my elliptical using the weight loss program resistance level 10.I feel great and I am back full swing.Can't wait till pay day so I can get some delicious yummy healthy foods to eat.

andreasoulcastle

I have been doing pretty well on my calories, and although i am not losing as much weight as I had hoped, I just have to tell you guys that I went shopping at Target today and actually fit into the size 18 pants...yes it was a little tight but in past years I have not even been able to get these pants over my legs!!

I hope everyone is doing well today, today is my off day, but you know what I think I want to go out and take a 30 minute walk now hehe.

Andrea

jennbarrette

Hey everyone

welcome to the newest gals here

awestfall - Awesome job on getting back on track!


Did OK on calories today, but Starbucks has there Pumpkin Spice Latte back...and I am really craving one. I had one yesterday, but they are like crack! LOL I am back on track, not as hardcore as when I first started, but I think I am at a level of commitment that I can maintain, and that is important. Looking forward to weigh-in this week, I will lose the pound I gained last week, and hopefully a few more!

awestfall

Hey everyone

welcome to the newest gals here

awestfall - Awesome job on getting back on track!


Did OK on calories today, but Starbucks has there Pumpkin Spice Latte back...and I am really craving one. I had one yesterday, but they are like crack! LOL I am back on track, not as hardcore as when I first started, but I think I am at a level of commitment that I can maintain, and that is important. Looking forward to weigh-in this week, I will lose the pound I gained last week, and hopefully a few more!

Thank you so much!!! I just had to get my groove back and its BACK!! I am down two pounds already.

LittleSpy

Hi everyone,
I'd really like to join this team!

I just really kicked up my new healthy habits 09/08/09 & joined MFP, so I'm 2.5 days in. I'm starting now at roughly 255 but I'm buying a digital scale this afternoon so that # will need to be updated with the new scale.

So far, I have a really motivated and positive attitude about my new lifestyle. The last time I changed my lifestyle for the healthier, I lost 50 pounds in 4 months and got stuck around 195. Then I got busy with school and work and I was so frustrated I wasn't seeing anymore weight loss and blah blah blah -- suffice it to say I fell off the wagon big time. That was 4 years ago. I think the reason I cracked so hard at that plateau was that I had zero support -- no one to relate to at all. So this time I know it will be different. :happy:

All that being said, my new year goal is to lose 30 pounds by 01/01/10!

Momma2four

Wow Andrea, that is so wonderful, I want to fit in an 18.

Jenn, so glad to see you we have missed you. You are almost to 60 pounds lost isn't that such a great feeling?

awestfall, I guess when you come back you go all out 2 hours is a lot of exercise.

lstpaul, still thinking about you and what you are going through right now.:flowerforyou:

Momma2four

Hi everyone,
I'd really like to join this team!

I just really kicked up my new healthy habits 09/08/09 & joined MFP, so I'm 2.5 days in. I'm starting now at roughly 255 but I'm buying a digital scale this afternoon so that # will need to be updated with the new scale.

So far, I have a really motivated and positive attitude about my new lifestyle. The last time I changed my lifestyle for the healthier, I lost 50 pounds in 4 months and got stuck around 195. Then I got busy with school and work and I was so frustrated I wasn't seeing anymore weight loss and blah blah blah -- suffice it to say I fell off the wagon big time. That was 4 years ago. I think the reason I cracked so hard at that plateau was that I had zero support -- no one to relate to at all. So this time I know it will be different. :happy:

All that being said, my new year goal is to lose 30 pounds by 01/01/10!

It is really nice to meet you. I know that you will find a lot of support here. We are on a mission and we can all do it together. I know you will meet your new year goal. My new year goal is to lose 35 pounds. We weigh in on Fridays, and we usually have challenges but we are slacking off this week so we are going to have to kick into gear for next week. We are always willing to give a listening ear on your good days as well as your bad. Welcome:flowerforyou:

andreasoulcastle

Ok everyone, I am going to be gone for the remainder of today and Friday, my boyfriend planned a romantic getaway in Santa Cruz for our 4th year being together!!!!! I might go over on cals but you know what, I weighed in today since I am not going to be here tomorrow and guess what.......3 pounds.

1.26582 %

awestfall

Wow Andrea, that is so wonderful, I want to fit in an 18.

Jenn, so glad to see you we have missed you. You are almost to 60 pounds lost isn't that such a great feeling?

awestfall, I guess when you come back you go all out 2 hours is a lot of exercise.

lstpaul, still thinking about you and what you are going through right now.:flowerforyou:

Yep I hit an hour already today and I have another hour waiting for me this evening.I love how good I feel after running on my elliptical.I guess I had just forgotten how god it feels to exercise.Thanks for the reminders guys:flowerforyou:

awestfall

Ok everyone, I am going to be gone for the remainder of today and Friday, my boyfriend planned a romantic getaway in Santa Cruz for our 4th year being together!!!!! I might go over on cals but you know what, I weighed in today since I am not going to be here tomorrow and guess what.......3 pounds.

1.26582 %

Great Job Keep it up girl!!

jennbarrette

Welcome jlb123. I have found support to be a valuable part of weight-loss success. We are here to celebrate your victories, and to help get over any roadblocks.

andreasoulcastle - have fun on your little vaca! You have one sweet boyfriend to plan a getaway!

andreasoulcastle

Awestfall wow!! Keep on hustling and the pounds are sure to melt off!! Hello and welcome to our family to all the new members, good job everyone I am looking forward to next weeks success!!