Over 200 Club Fit for the Holidays (open group)

aries88

So I got my results for thyroid....my numbers are great....cholesterol is great.....blood pressure great....blood sugar....high.....A1c's---high. This is not good. Diabetes runs wild in my family and I am hoping that when I go back my numbers will be back in normal range. Anywho


Calories....I didn't count them today....been on the run since I got up at 6 this morning and just now got a break
Exercise.....well I didn't make it to the gym today but I haven't had two minutes to sit down all day does that count?
Water.....a ton
Proud: I have all my homework done for the semester

LittleSpy

12.01.09
Calories: 1,262
Exercise: 30 minutes on stationary bike
Water: got it
Proud: I'm paying much closer attention to my sodium intake. I moved my goal down to under 2000mg/day and stayed well under yesterday (which is the day I'm checking in for).

Debbie -- Awestfall and I had a conversation about exercise calories several weeks ago. I had hit a plateau & thought I may try eating my exercise calories to break through it. No need, I broke though it anyway. But, basically, I agree with awestfall (and her physician) when they say people with a lot of weight to lose (bmi over 35 especially), don't have to worry so much about "starvation mode" because we have *so much* extra weight. I personally will probably start eating some of my exercise calories when I get below 200#. I'll try to eat more and more of them the closer I get to my goal weight. That's the plan at least, I guess I won't really know what I'll do until I get there.

I do occasionally eat my exercise calories if I have a splurge day which I hardly ever even have anymore, actually.

Snowflakes, I logged the arm challenge as "strength training" (I think) under the section that actually counts calories burned. I estimated it took 15 minutes total (since I had to pause for a few seconds between reps ).

Ladies, I'm sitting at work in SIZE 18 pants. I was a *very very very tight* 20 (read: 22) when I started. The only reason I wasn't wearing a 22 in work pants is that I couldn't afford to buy any. I have 3 pairs of "I give up" size 22 casual pants (with elastic & a drawstring) that literally fall down as soon as I pull them up (thank goodness for the drawstring!). So, I've lost 2 whole sizes! *happy dance* I'm halfway to wearing the most gorgeous skirts ever (size 14. all packed in boxes -- I've NEVER been small enough to wear them. I bought them from a charity thrift store as an incentive to lose weight 3 years ago)!!

Momma2four

Good Morning Girls,

I went over on my calories yesterday I have my goals set for 2 pounds a week. I would still lose 1 pound a week at what I ate, but it is the point that I went over the goal I had.

Water Yes
Exercise Yes, I would have been a few hundred calories over if it was not for my exercise yesterday. I walked for 35 and rode the exercise bike for 35 as well. Did my arm challenge!!!!

I am proud that here I am almost 10 months into to this and I am still going. I know I have been messing up here and there but I am still down 42 pounds. I have never lasted this long and I feel like this is really going to happen for me.

Momma2four

12.01.09
Calories: 1,262
Exercise: 30 minutes on stationary bike
Water: got it
Proud: I'm paying much closer attention to my sodium intake. I moved my goal down to under 2000mg/day and stayed well under yesterday (which is the day I'm checking in for).

Debbie -- Awestfall and I had a conversation about exercise calories several weeks ago. I had hit a plateau & thought I may try eating my exercise calories to break through it. No need, I broke though it anyway. But, basically, I agree with awestfall (and her physician) when they say people with a lot of weight to lose (bmi over 35 especially), don't have to worry so much about "starvation mode" because we have *so much* extra weight. I personally will probably start eating some of my exercise calories when I get below 200#. I'll try to eat more and more of them the closer I get to my goal weight. That's the plan at least, I guess I won't really know what I'll do until I get there.

I do occasionally eat my exercise calories if I have a splurge day which I hardly ever even have anymore, actually.

Snowflakes, I logged the arm challenge as "strength training" (I think) under the section that actually counts calories burned. I estimated it took 15 minutes total (since I had to pause for a few seconds between reps ).

Ladies, I'm sitting at work in SIZE 18 pants. I was a *very very very tight* 20 (read: 22) when I started. The only reason I wasn't wearing a 22 in work pants is that I couldn't afford to buy any. I have 3 pairs of "I give up" size 22 casual pants (with elastic & a drawstring) that literally fall down as soon as I pull them up (thank goodness for the drawstring!). So, I've lost 2 whole sizes! *happy dance* I'm halfway to wearing the most gorgeous skirts ever (size 14. all packed in boxes -- I've NEVER been small enough to wear them. I bought them from a charity thrift store as an incentive to lose weight 3 years ago)!!

jlb, that is really great. I am so excited for you. Size 18 sounds so much better than 20'something. I went from a size 28 to a size 22. i have a shirt that I love but it was too tight so i did not want to put it on yesterday but I did anyway and it fit me perfect.

LittleSpy

Momma, that's awesome that you've dropped so many dress sizes and that shirt fits!
Sounds kind of like last week when I was trying on pants in my closet & thought "oh, there's no way those pants will fit" and then they were too big.

Another coworker noticed my hard work & complimented me today. :blushing:
I noticed a few days ago that my face is starting to slim down a lot and I suppose that's why people are really starting to notice. I don't normally thrive off of compliments (I'm actually a little shy if you can believe it) but it's really motivating to have people not only notice, but notice enough to compliment you.

lildebbie

Jib - thanks for the info...I was thinking the same thing, just see soo many posts that you have to eat your exercise calories...my cals are already at 1640 a day for my weight and such so i am sure if i get below 200 that they will be way down and i will probably want to eat some fo them.

WTG on the size 18 I am soo happy for you. I can just imagine how happy you are about that.

I am still in my 26 jeans...:sad: I am hoping sometime soon i can wear the 24 comfortably, but when I started the 26's were getting a little tight...before i would take them off as soon as i got home and the other day i took a nap in them. They fall down my waist and my but my gut is what holds them up.

Momma2four

I am thinking that I need to mix up my work out a bit. Went to my counties library website and requested 3 different work out dvd's. I get to use them for 3 weeks before I have to return them. I am on a waiting list for 2 of them and figured by the time I am done with the first the others will be ready. Thought maybe if I change work out dvd's every 3 weeks may just boost my inches lost. At first I was losing inches like crazy. Then that started slowing down. I have lost a total of 7 inches from my waist and 6 inches from my hips. My arms 1 inch, my leg is only about 1 inch and my neck 1/2 an inch. I did all of that about 4-5 months ago and it has been at a stand still since. Changing up my routine I am hoping will work. I am built with a smaller mid section and good sized hips (all them babies I have given birth to:laugh: ) So if I can get a pair of pants over my hips they are usually too big for my waist. All my 22's ar tight in the booty and very lose in the waist. I need to work out that bum and get it to shrink a bit.:laugh: Just thought I would share in case some of you may have that same option at your library.

aries88

I am thinking that I need to mix up my work out a bit. Went to my counties library website and requested 3 different work out dvd's. I get to use them for 3 weeks before I have to return them. I am on a waiting list for 2 of them and figured by the time I am done with the first the others will be ready. Thought maybe if I change work out dvd's every 3 weeks may just boost my inches lost. At first I was losing inches like crazy. Then that started slowing down. I have lost a total of 7 inches from my waist and 6 inches from my hips. My arms 1 inch, my leg is only about 1 inch and my neck 1/2 an inch. I did all of that about 4-5 months ago and it has been at a stand still since. Changing up my routine I am hoping will work. I am built with a smaller mid section and good sized hips (all them babies I have given birth to:laugh: ) So if I can get a pair of pants over my hips they are usually too big for my waist. All my 22's ar tight in the booty and very lose in the waist. I need to work out that bum and get it to shrink a bit.:laugh: Just thought I would share in case some of you may have that same option at your library.

I think that is a great idea Momma2four. I try to mix up what I do. Even though I use the elliptical a lot, I do a different workout every time and that seems to make a difference for me. At least it keeps it from getting boring.

lildebbie

Momma - Sounds like a plan. I hadn't even thought of taking measurements in all those places I only have like 5 ,boobs, chest, waist, hips, and what I call my second stomach...that gut between my hips and waist. I have lost a few inches in some of the places, but not in my 'second stomach' which is where i want to loose it most. that is the only thing that is keeping my pants up these days.

I think i might start mixing it up wiht my BL game more, i haven't doing it that much and mainly been doing my elliptical , i guess mainly cause i don't like how it is sooo off on the calories burned and don't know how to relaly put it in MFP and how much I am really burning.

snowflakes

Hi ladies,

jlb123: it does feel good to have someone complement you on your weight loss. I have only had one person yet comment and I felt so happy inside. You are doing great.

lildebbie: Keep up the good work.

momma2four: I have thought about the library but haven't checked it out yet. Thanks for the reminder. Happy dance for your smaller size.

I took today day off and spent a lot of time resting. I am tired and achy, I DO NOT have time to get sick.

Calories: under
Exercie: no (the arms are thanking me)
Water: under
Proud: That I am blessed with great ladies to share this journey with.

zorahope: I didn't see you on the 10:00 news so no 13 yr olds must have been harmed. hee hee Oh those naughty teens. You can do anything for a few more days. There are days that I would like to duck tape their months and velcro them to the wall. Then other days they are so darn funny and cute and don't know how you would live without them. Good Luck!

bluenote

I agree, snowflakes. They can be a lot of fun - actually more fun than attitude. But when my girls get sassy, they can really push my buttons! Especially since we only have ONE WEEK from TONIGHT! :noway: The good news is tonight's rehearsal was GREAT - not a poor attitude in sight!

jlb - you ROCK!!! That's all I can say, girl. Going down pants sizes is my dream! Someday I will do it, though! You are rockin' the pants world, sista!

Momma - it IS going to happen! It IS happening! Good for you!!!

lildebbie

Cals - on target
Exercise - 20 minutes on eliptical
Water - under today but still got 48 oz
Proud - I got on the elliptical when i didn't want to...2nd day of TOM, i was feeling good yesterday but soo blah today.

bluenote

Check In:

Cals: right on
water: close
exercise: 20 mins of dance (3 breaks); 20 mins of bike (1 short break!)
proud: I kept my cool with my students and had a great rehearsal! :huh:

LittleSpy

Momma, thanks for the library idea. That hadn't even occurred to me. And my county library is one of the top libraries in the nation!

12.02.09
Calories: 1255
Exercise: 30 minutes stationary bike. I may get to the arm challenge tonight. We'll see.
Water: Got it
Proud: I'm proud I continue to get up 30 minutes early to work out before work in the morning. Especially because if I didn't get up early, I wouldn't get any exercise at all on days like today (horrible weather and I worked from 8.30am-10pm).

Momma2four

Calories 1900 cals
exercise Yes, that is how I was able to eat 1900 cals today which was all of my exercise cals
water YES

Proud that I worked out a lot today, I am also proud that I ate a 200 calories dinner because I knew I had over done it today.

Thanks for the support

awestfall

I am about to really lose it with my 13-year-old-students-going-on-25. :explode: If you hear about a music teacher from Missouri who is locked up after screaming and throwing things, trust me, you will know her. :mad: Why do 13-yr-olds think they know so much? And why do they fight so much amongst each other that it ruins their dance rehearsal because they are pouting instead of doing the dance??? Grrr. I can't WAIT until Dec. 9th!!! Calgon, take me away!

On a happier note, I didn't come home from their rehearsal and shove food in my mouth like I normally would have. But I AM still looking at that bottle of vodka...:devil:

Today:

cals: right on target
water: right on target
exercise: 20 mins of bike
proud: That I actually didn't throw anything at my students!

I can relate my 15 year old thinks she knows it all too.Its just a phase eventually they will come back and say wow you were so right I didn't know anything then.I am waiting for that day to come.No rush on it cause they grow up to fast anyways.

awestfall

I am honestly going to try to workout today even though I still feel ill.I do feel better than I have for the past few days.I cleaned house yesterday so I guess that counts.PMS is not helping me feel any better either.I have decided to stay away from the scale this week because I am sick and my monthly visit is here.I will weigh in next week hopefully I will be feeling alot better.Well I am off to hop eon my elliptical for at least 30 minutes I hope.I am not going to push it because this cough makes it hard to breath.So I will see what I can accomplish.I am proud of myself for not giving up.I know I mess up alot but I haven't quit and I am proud of that and yall should be too.(I mean proud of yourselves not me)

LittleSpy

I don't know, awestfall. I'm 25 and my mom is still wrong sometimes.
The thing is, I always knew she was right about whatever we were arguing about when I was a teenager. But the thing is, it was less fun for me to just let her be right about that stuff. :laugh: Oh boy, if she only knew the things I did when I was that age. :blushing:

I'm at a stand still again with weight loss. Actually, I'm up a pound from Sunday. I don't get it, but I'm not going to let it discourage me at all. I've done really well with my food intake this week and exercise has been less than usual because I'm resting my knees, but I've still been pushing it really hard on the stationary bike. I'm feeling good. I've been watching my sodium and water intake very closely because I thought maybe my body was holding onto some water (and I still feel like it is -- I feel bloated for some reason :ohwell:). I thought if you drank a ton of water & kept sodium levels low, you'd release any water weight you were retaining. Maybe it takes more time?

One thing I did notice about watching my sodium is that my blood pressure is crazy low! My understanding of blood pressure is that it's only too low if you're having symptoms of hypotension (which I'm not), but last night when I checked it, it was 107/53. For the last couple of months, it's been hovering around 107/62 which is awesome, but that 53 kind of surprised me. No problems or symptoms though so everything's good. It's just bizarre to me because September 08 at my ob/gyn check up, they wouldn't renew my prescription for birth control because my blood pressure was 130/82. My pulse was always in the high 80s and now it's consistently low 60s. Isn't it amazing how you can just completely reverse a health problem like hypertension or high heart rate with a healthy diet and exercise? In just a few months? Amazing. I'm never going back!. :happy:

lstpaul

Check In for last 2 days:

12/1/09
Calories: great (ate about 1/3rd of my exercise calories)
water: good 64+ oz
exercise: 60 minutes step, 30 minutes of weight lifting
proud: worked out hard

12/2/09
Calories: about 500 over (shouldn't have made that coffee cake)
water: bad
exercise: 10 minutes of our arm challenge ... only did about 1/2 - but at least I did it
proud: worked in the arm challenge while waiting for my son to shower after his swim team practice

andreasoulcastle

Hey everyone, i have been on a salad kick lately. Anyone have any good recipes that I can use?

lstpaul

p.s. I am wearing size 22 pants today ... they are a tad tight ... but my old size 24 pants are pretty big so I thought it was time to pull some smaller ones out of the closet - hopefully soon they will be too big too. I haven't had the scale move significantly since August, and I know what I need to do - make some changes with my eating habits. I'm pretty good with exercise - just need to work on doing something on my own on the days I don't make it to they gym. But my biggest problem is food, food, food.

I heard an interesting discussion on the radio on my way to work this morning. About things people do to 'numb' themselves. Eating is definitely something I do to 'comfort' or 'numb' myself. Then they started talking specifically about the comforting qualities of eating cheese (which many of you know if my biggest problem food) ... and how studies have been done about the way some cheeses interact with the body just like a drug ... interesting.

Momma2four

Hey awestfall, glad to see you today. Hope you get better and better every day.

jlb123, I think you are right about the low blood pressure there has to be symptoms. It does not hurt to call and ask the doctor though, just for peace of mind. I am actually on blood pressure meds right now. My blood pressure has been averaging 96/70 for the last month or so. My doc. says I have to lose 50 additional pounds before he would even consider taking me off meds. That is my ultimate goal.

lstpaul, Hi!!!!!! I am happy to see you today I am glad you did that arm challenge and you just reminded me that I need to do mine for today, so maybe I am not that happy to see you:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: You know I am teasing, always happy to see ya.

Andrea, Hey girl, we have missed you, You are not posting as often. I have a great salad recipe

The recipe is for a huge number of people though, I am sure you can make it for 2 and save it for later.

broccoli, cauliflour, black olives, red onions, grape tomatoes, packet of dry ranch dressing mixed with vinegar and olive oil. YUM!!!!! I make it for pot lucks so I do not know how to shrink the recipe. Besides I did not give you the measurements. If you want the full recipe I will go look it up and give it to you. :flowerforyou:

Momma2four

p.s. I am wearing size 22 pants today ... they are a tad tight ... but my old size 24 pants are pretty big so I thought it was time to pull some smaller ones out of the closet - hopefully soon they will be too big too. I haven't had the scale move significantly since August, and I know what I need to do - make some changes with my eating habits. I'm pretty good with exercise - just need to work on doing something on my own on the days I don't make it to they gym. But my biggest problem is food, food, food.

I heard an interesting discussion on the radio on my way to work this morning. About things people do to 'numb' themselves. Eating is definitely something I do to 'comfort' or 'numb' myself. Then they started talking specifically about the comforting qualities of eating cheese (which many of you know if my biggest problem food) ... and how studies have been done about the way some cheeses interact with the body just like a drug ... interesting.

YAY on those size 22's!!!!!! Maybe we should do a cheese intervention and get you some cheese treatment from a professional!!! I love cheese and could eat it all day long. I just try not to keep too much in the house. Or I buy Mozzerella with skim milk.

lildebbie

Yay on the 22's !!!!! Good job, they will be too big in no time at all.

I feel my self getting closer and closer to those 24's my self...I can't wait...never thought i would say how i would love to wear a size 24 but i surely do now.

I am feeling good this week, even though it is TOM i thought it would be not a good week but is awsome. As of my scale this morning I am like down 3 + lbs ...hope it will stick....I am going out to lunch with friends tomrorow and hoping I can remembrer how nice the scale was to me and chooose healthy thing... I was thinking of canceling but I can't jsut not socialize because I am week..i need to be strong and get something healthy.

guess i better get back to work...break time over.

Oh yeah btw ...i am a cheese addict too!!! My thing I do to not over indulge i get the babyel mini light wheels. 50 cals and they are tasty tasty.

snowflakes

Hi Gals,

It is great to hear everyone is doing well this morning:happy:

andrea: This is something I have been keeping on hand lately:
1 box spring mix
1 bag Hormel bacon pieces
1 bag of Parmesan cheese
1 bag of Craisins
Kraft fat free Raspberry Vinaigrette

This way I can easlily make one or two servings. You can quickly measure 1 Tbsp bacon, 3Tbsp craisans, ect. to the portions that you want. Sometimes I make homemade Ranch Dressing to change the flavor. Enjoy!

bluenote

Hurray for the 22's!!! :flowerforyou:

Yes, I am a cheese fanatic, also. If I buy it, I eat it in one sitting. I am NOT kidding, like an entire 8 oz. BAR of cheese at once! :ohwell: I bought a bar this week and ate it all in one day. I think I just might not be ready to keep cheese in the house just yet.

Check In:

cals: OK, but WOW - had NO idea a burrito from Del Taco was gonna cost me 550 calories! :explode: That's what I get for impulse hunger buying.
water: pretty good
exercise: 20 mins of dancing plus I still plan on biking for 20 mins tonight.
proud: I am almost finished with the little details for my kids' show next week! This is good for me - usually I am running here and there the night before the musical!!!

lildebbie

zora - I have done that before, love to eat block cheese....I am not that brave right now.

Wow, 550 doesn't seem like it would be that much, did that at taco bueno last week...got a nacho salad thinking it would be like 400-500 maybe, but instead 700...i mean it did have lettuce in it :laugh: :laugh:

Well i have looked at the menu online at the place i am going to lunch with some friends tomorrow (never been there before). I know I have to decide what I am getting before i go in or it won't be pretty...I think i have decided. It is a sports bar and lots of fattening food, burger and fries, pizza, nachoes...I am going for the grilled chicken wrap . I am sure it isn't real low, it has grilled chicken, cheese, bacon, with no mayo ( i don't like mayo anyway) and getting a side salad instead of fries.

THis is my plan ...i am going to use all my willpower i have to stay with my plan.

bluenote

Well i have looked at the menu online at the place i am going to lunch with some friends tomorrow (never been there before). I know I have to decide what I am getting before i go in or it won't be pretty...I think i have decided. It is a sports bar and lots of fattening food, burger and fries, pizza, nachoes...I am going for the grilled chicken wrap . I am sure it isn't real low, it has grilled chicken, cheese, bacon, with no mayo ( i don't like mayo anyway) and getting a side salad instead of fries.

THis is my plan ...i am going to use all my willpower i have to stay with my plan.

Good for you, lildebbie! You inspire me! I really need to LOOK before I LEAP!!! I am really gonna try to do this for the weekend. Have a great time at your lunch - keep on planning! :flowerforyou:

lildebbie

Well i don't know how much I am inspiring, lets talk tomorrow....This is the 1st time i have done this....so hopefully I will do it.

LittleSpy

12.03.09
Calories: 1,273
Exercise: 30 minutes stationary bike. Today was my run day but my knees are still a no go. As long as they feel strange to me with normal daily activity, I know running on them is a bad idea. :ohwell:
Water: yep
Proud: I'm proud I'm smart enough to listen to my body instead of injuring myself pushing it too far. :laugh:

Also, I tried a new healthy food this week -- almond milk! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It has less protein than cows' milk, but I get enough protein already so I'm okay with that. I've always loved milk but think that maybe I'm a little lactose intolerant (supposedly all adult mammals are). And, to be honest, my tummy feels much better after eating a bowl of cereal with almond milk vs. eating a bowl of cereal with regular milk.