Eat Healthy; Get Fit; Lose 100+ New Group 1st Weigh in Jan.

katielouhoo

yes, Kaechelle, i was at water aerobics this morning, too (and didn't have time to check-in before leaving the house). i hope yours went well. i'm enjoying mine. i did weigh when i woke & slipped on my suit.

i'm at 219.0 :bigsmile: this was a good week for me. i got all my water in daily (most days more), i got in 30 minutes every day in exercise (half of the days, a full 60 min), and stayed under my calorie limit every day, too.

i bought a new scale this fall. it is great to have (our old one was very old, not digital) this is much more accurate. the only fussing:grumble: i've heard about scales was on a thread on mfp with people who have purchased and had trouble with the weight watchers scale. Sounded like a number of them were fighting the same issues you are,Kaechelle, they could step on and off the scale 4 or 5 times :noway: and get at least 3 different numbers.:huh:

Laura, the not eating before :yawn: bedtime sounds like a good idea. and something i have sometimes had issues with in my own diet. after a certain point in the evening it should just be water (or a hot cup of tea) before bed.

the idea is we need digestion time after eating. since everyone keeps different schedules, let's suggest we all try to stop eating at least 2 hours before going to bed (whatever time that is).:flowerforyou:

pinkhocky- glad you're back & yes, :glasses: vacation & diet are even harder than being home where (supposedly) we have more control.
trish- :flowerforyou: congratulations on your breakthrough, good for you not giving up, but continuing to push through.

keep going everyone, we can do it and we are winning. i will aim for sunday evening for the chart again. i am astounded how much we have lost as a group in less than two months. you all deserve gold medals!!!! :drinker: -katie

katielouhoo

firefrog, you are welcome to join us.
we check-in every Friday with our weight. we have also been doing a weekly challenge to help us focus on healthy habits that we are all trying to build. week 1- 64 oz of water or more daily, week 2- 30 min. or more of exercise daily.
this week, it will be not eating after 8:30 - or 2 hours before going to bed.

we have been keeping a chart to watch our weekly progress. it has been helpful to watch it happen and know we are in this together. if you check back a page or two, i'm sure you will see the chart. to get you started. i need your starting weight.
we are quite proud of ourselves, with good reason. if you look at last week's chart you will see that since the beginning of the year, we have already lost over 200 lbs.

mhagoaliemom

I was 219.5 this morning. Worked out 30 -60 minutes everyday this week & drank all my water plus some! I'm looking forward to the challenge this week. I have a hard time with that one but I'm up for it!
Congrats to everyone & keep it up! Everyone is doing great! it's so exciting to see our totals! WoooHooo!!

andee

michfitzhome

I like the 830 or 2 hours b/4 bed, fits better for me b/c i get home from gym at 800 or 830 some nights and i need snack to make it thru the night. I am still bad on the water, need to pick that up this week.

Michelle

dltracy

I almost forgot to check in. I was at 241 this morning. That's up 1/4 pound from last Friday. I'm not enjoying this maintaining, gaining, losing a little, maintaining, etc. I lost every week for over 7 months and now it's like slogging through quick sand. But, I am still down 71 pounds so I will run with that and keep on trucking to get the next 60 pounds off - even if it takes forever. I am not exercising - but have been extremely active with other stuff.

Diana
312/241/180

jenmonkee

So this week was a great week for me in terms of water intake, exercising at least 1 hour everyday at the gym, and staying under my calories. However, there was no weightloss and I attribute this to late night snacking. Yes I am staying under my calories, but I get bored at night and "need" something to crunch on. I am really hoping to break 200 lbs by then end of the month (3.5 lbs) but I have to be realistic that it might not happen. I think the challenge this week is a GREAT one, especially since it seems to be my down fall. Great job to all! I am just trying to take it one day at a time..that's all I can do!
Jen

gracefullyjenn

would love to join you guys. I have a long road to go but I know I can do it

DrBorkBork

Katie, dropped down to 215.2 this morning (toldja Saturday was my good weight day), but I did not make it to the gym yesterday, so I guess I ended up failing the challenge afterall. Going with hubby this morning for run though.

Brandywithrow

I think we should cut the exercise down to at least 4- 5 times a week now, It was good last week to get everyone into it but everyone needs rest days the let there muscles repair! Good Luck this new week everyone

katielouhoo

gracefullyjenn- you are welcome to join us. we check in with our weight each Friday. We do keep a chart (i try to get put together on Sundays) it helps us to see where we have come from. I need your current weight to get you started on the chart this week. last week's is on page 16, if you want to see it.

we have also been doing weekly challenges. just a little something to help us build a new healthy lifestyle and remain focused. (we are all in for the long haul, and wouldn't want to get bored). we have done a week of water challenge- 64 oz or more a day, we have done a week of exercise challenge- 30 min or more a day for a week, and our current challenge is to try not to eat after 8:30pm or 2 hours before bed.

we're looking to change our lives and we'd be glad to have you journey with us. We started the first of the year and already, as a group have lost over 200 lbs, which is totally awesome to think about. it isn't easy, but we're not alone- stick around! -katie

marlemcdougal

Hi Everyone, Sorry for the late check in, I had an issue with my scale. After many years of noble service, my scale has officially died. I have a weight watchers scale also, but I can't ever get a consistent number from it, so I am opting to use the scale at the gym Unfortunately the gym scale has always been heavier than my other one. So.... I'm going to bite the bullet, and record a weight gain this week (although I'm fairly certain I actually had a 1 lb loss). Oh well, my weight for this week is 301.7:ohwell:

jgrandison

Hello everyone, sorry for the late entry, i am up 0.9 weighed in at 237.7, of course really depressing had a funky week i have not been on the site in a few days, was having a pity party, now i am back it is a new week and i will work harder.

ltlhmom

I truly believe in each and everyone of you! I think we are all doing an amazing job! I'm glad I'm not on this journey alone and I have all of you to help me along. We all will have struggles and little bumps in the road trying to reach our goals but I know I can turn to you all to get the support I need. I hope you all know that I'm here for you as well!!! I think that it is awesome that we have had at least one person a week ask/join our group~ our journey to success! Hugs everyone! I hope you all have an awesome week! I can't wait to see this week's chart to see how much we have all lost now! :bigsmile:

Nicmc8

Ok guys... I need some help and motivation. I have been eating horrible for 7-8 days now and I have not completed a food diary during that time either. I was doing so good.... then I got off schedule and I am being lazy about getting back into my routine. I cannot give up now, I have to find strength. Help me!

Nicmc8

Found a quote that I find motivational....

When you look back in a year's time, will you be saying, "I'm so glad I stuck it out!" or "Why did I waste another year?"

mhagoaliemom

Found a quote that I find motivational....

When you look back in a year's time, will you be saying, "I'm so glad I stuck it out!" or "Why did I waste another year?"

Soooo true! Thanks for posting it. I'm planning on saying the first one in a year!:drinker:

michfitzhome

I do not know how to post the quote, but i love it!!!

About food journalling you need to do it even when you have a bad day. i will not let myself "play" on facebook or on the computer unless i have food journalled. it is what has helped me keep journalling, b/c i notice if i missed 1 day before i knew it i was not journaling or losing of 2 weeks. good luck!

michelle

Heather_b1986

hi everyone, i have lost 3 lbs this week new weight 238lb really pleased with that, only 6 lbs to go before i promised i would treat myself to have my hair done woohoo! :drinker:

i have been doing 30 min excercise each day plus i decided to enter a 5 k charity race for life in june,( you can walk, jog or run) i wanted to see how far i could walk so off i went lol and discovered i had walked just under 5 miles which i think is bout 7 k either way its more than 5 k lol so now i cant wait! :bigsmile:

well done everyone, not sure how i will manage the not eating 2 hours before bed but i will definately give it a go

ltlhmom

Found a quote that I find motivational....

When you look back in a year's time, will you be saying, "I'm so glad I stuck it out!" or "Why did I waste another year?"

Nicmc8
It totally comes down to will power. Sad to say but you totally have to be in the right mind set. I have wanted to lose weight and get back up on that horse and do it since 2007. It took me until Dec 28th 2009 to get serious and have enough will power and strength to do it. It is funny sometime when you truly want something but you can't make yourself do it. It can be so down right aggravating! We are learning that this has to be a life style change not a diet. If you surround yourself with great food choices and an awesome support system your not going to fail! You might have some days or even weeks you don't do your best. That is when you reach out for help and hold yourself accountable and say I'm not doing so well I need your help to hold me up and keep me walking straight! I really want this for myself and I'm going to fight to do it and to get it because I AM WORTH IT! I'm not willing to waste another second, minute, day, week, month or year! Meal planning really helps! Make a shopping list. Stick to the shopping list. Know what you are going to have for meals every day. Keep your food fun and exciting. Try different foods. Set small goals and stick to them. Baby steps! Don't take on to much all at ones! Make yourself listen to the angel sitting on your shoulder. Get a bright colored index card and write why your are worth it. Because I'm beautiful, have energy to play with my child, get in to those skinny jeans I have hanging the closet, buy new "cute clothes". Read this card when you think you are about to make a bad choice that you really don't want to make. Have it in many places on the frig, in the car, in your purse. Another great rule is don't allow yourself to put anything in your mouth until it is logged! When you log it before you eat it you can sometime decide not to eat it as you realize that has to many calories, to much sodium ect. Seeing this you can talk yourself out of allowing yourself to eat it.

Nicmc8 I believe in YOU! YOU CAN DO THIS!

Another good quote is "IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME!"

Hugs!!!! :flowerforyou:

ltlhmom

hi everyone, i have lost 3 lbs this week new weight 238lb really pleased with that, only 6 lbs to go before i promised i would treat myself to have my hair done woohoo! :drinker:

i have been doing 30 min excercise each day plus i decided to enter a 5 k charity race for life in june,( you can walk, jog or run) i wanted to see how far i could walk so off i went lol and discovered i had walked just under 5 miles which i think is bout 7 k either way its more than 5 k lol so now i cant wait! :bigsmile:

well done everyone, not sure how i will manage the not eating 2 hours before bed but i will definately give it a go

Awesome! Congrats on the weight loss and for signing up for the charity race!

katielouhoo

Nicole- i would agree. start with a menu. plan the week (when you have a plan you are less likely to make that bad choice on a whim). Personally, i always keep the ingredients for something extra and quick, so if you've planned a lovely meal for Wed., but wed. arrives and you don't have an hour and a half to prepare this marvelous meal...:noway: you do not want to give yourself an excuse to do the drive-in thing (remember fast food is the enemy). :happy: have a quick to prepare meal in mind and supplied, so you can substitute and not feel you've let yourself down.

make sure your grocery list includes snacks you can have. i keep a range of snacks from 100 to 10 calories. even if i haven't had a terrific day, if i've just got to have something, i can add a 10 calorie sugar free jello cup or a 15 calorie crystal light popsicle. keeping a variety of snacks sweet & savory in a range of calories, allows me to keep making good choices.

and then dig deep, grit your teeth with determination and say "no".:noway: no one can make you order the double cheese burger instead of the salad with no dressing. no one can make you stop and buy french fries instead of going home and eating a string cheese or a yogurt. :bigsmile: Remember nothing will taste as good as thin will feel.

you can do this, you have done it. :happy: you just need to be determined. we are all in this together. none of us got here overnight, and we cannot fix it in just a few days. (if it were easy everyone would just do it and we wouldn't need this kind of site). There are no magic bullets, but you have the power to change your life. :flowerforyou: Come on Nicole, we believe in you- katie

Brandywithrow

fell off the wagon this weekend didn't log in for 2 days and went to a girls night last night which happened to be a pot luck, so disappointed in myself, but I realize now that 1 night of fun is not worth it I need to look at the bigger picture!!! Happy tomorrows Monday so I can get back into my routine!!

mimi7grands

2 weeks after starting to diet, i joined a gym and started water aerobics 3 times a week. (i have a bad knee and can work better in water) 2 weeks after that i got a trainer at the gym to get me started on the weight machines, i started at about 20 minutes and have added to about an hour. We all need some weight bearing exercise and i also felt i needed to be toning muscles that i was building. So, i have been doing that 3 alternate days that i'm not in the pool.

my first big goal was the early november visit to the doctor. i had lost 35 lbs and he was really impressed that i was doing so well. so he asked me to come back in february with hopes i would lose another 25 lbs by then (ha!). i'm there already the next month of dieting is bonus!
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Wow. Awesome job. What a great approach and great attitude. Congrats.

ltlhmom

fell off the wagon this weekend didn't log in for 2 days and went to a girls night last night which happened to be a pot luck, so disappointed in myself, but I realize now that 1 night of fun is not worth it I need to look at the bigger picture!!! Happy tomorrows Monday so I can get back into my routine!!

Don't beat yourself up. It happens and you now realize your mistake. We still have to have fun. We just have to be prepared for it. Tomorrow is a new day. You can do it!!!

mimi7grands

I'd like to join you. I love seeing so many positive attitudes. Having a hundred pounds to lose can seem daunting. But this seems like a go-for-it group...and that's how I'm feeling too! My Friday weight was 247.6. I'll use that as my starting point when I figure weight lost next Friday. Thanks for this great group.
- Mary

katielouhoo

well another week in the records. :drinker: congratulations to everyone who showed losses; if you didn't, recommit yourself to a new week. :happy: next week's weigh-in will bring us to 8 wks/2 months as a group sharing this journey of lifestyle changes. we are making strides towards our goals.keep celebrating every good choice, every time you don't make the "same old choice" you used to make. it is a victory, and we are winning. we can do it, one good choice at a time. :flowerforyou: -katie

michfitzhome

thanks for posting, it is great to see all the success on one chart. off to do the taxes i was suppose to to this weekend, it is 5 am and quiet in the house, i should be asleep but i can't. i hear the rain, it is going to be a long monday with the kids!
Michelle

leshawnturner

Weight stayed the same on Friday (255), I'll be happy because at least it wasn't a gain.

jenmonkee

I was really frustrated because there was no weight loss, but I see I am not the only one. Remind me that sometimes the bodt just doesn't do what we want it to do!! Is there a challenge for this week? Thanks for the chart...it's really inspiring! Grear job out there!

katielouhoo

leshawnturner- glad to hear from you. how are you doing? any better? you thought by weekend you might be able to start moving more, can you? it is very hard to have or sustain much loss when you cannot get your metabolism stimulated by exercise, so maintaining not gaining is good this week. i hope things get better for you soon. i know jeania is facing some of the same issues with her knee. keep on working, your bodies will get better and you are still getting new patterns and habits established that will pay off once you can start moving.:flowerforyou:

:happy: still trying to broaden my whole grain usage
we were totally in a rut (like many folks) rice, potato, or pasta, (repeat) :ohwell:
once in a while we'd get really crazy and have wild rice, couscous, or even polenta - whoa!!!! :laugh:

but in the interest of better health, in the nearly 6 mos i've been dieting, i also been trying to add other grains.
so... i've made barley risotto (yum- taken to potluck & enjoyed)
we've tried pearled couscous (also known as israeli couscous) (large 1/2 petite pea size, we like it)
red bhutanese rice (short grain rice, interesting color, no different flavor than brown rice)
quinoa (regular and red) (an interesting grain, very high in protein, i plan on taking it to a potluck this Wed.)

well, yesterday it was farro (i would compare it to brown rice, nutty & chewy) it was good
i really had no idea there were so many things, why did i always eat the same things all the time? :huh:

have a good monday everyone. the sun is out today :glasses: and the cold i thought i was getting last weekend turned out to be allergies/hayfever annoying, but not contagious. :bigsmile: can't wait for weigh-in. saturday is my 6 mos anniversary dieting.
i'd love to be at 85 lbs lost, but need to reign in my expectations, i don't think i'll make that hurdle this week. :flowerforyou: -katie