NEED TO LOSE 100 LBS OR MORE !
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@mormonmomma--I was at my 5k last thursday and forgot my Body Glide. Then I realized I had my stick deoderant in my gym bag, so I used it instead. It worked pretty good!
@jtcon--that's a wonderful plan--even a short walk a few times a week will work wonders to help you build strength and cardio endurance.
@rebecca--awesome NSV's. I love the gym machine one b/c I can totally relate--on the tricep machine the hand-holds used to slightly graze my hips. I remember the 1st time I used it and it slid right past!! :drinker: Oh, and I think it's fabulous that your co-workers are so supportive of you--what a wonderful gesture!
@taratruex--glad to hear The Color Run was fun--I'm going to try to do that one in Chicago next year. I also want to do a Warrior Dash or maybe Hero Rush next summer--they look so hard, but fun!
@falcon--I love that plan to avoid buying a new coat, and that goal sounds totally doable! I also hate spending money on clothes, though it's much easier now that I'm doing it b/c my clothes are too BIG. I've actually been spending a lot of time at Good Will this summer b/c I don't want to spend a bunch of money on clothes that I'm determined will be falling off of me by next summer.
AFM--I haven't met my goal yet. Going to meet some friends for dinner b/c one of them is moving to Wyoming next week. On my way home, I will stop at the store and stock up on some protein. My husband is off today and is smoking some country pork ribs. They are delicious and a good source of protein, but also pretty high in fat. I was very happy when he told me he will be smoking and grilling a batch of chicken legs at the same time. I'm not the biggest fan of dark meat, but at least I don't have to rely on those ribs alone for the next few days.0 -
@Vinson - there is a product called Glide or something like that sold in Sporting Goods stores - give them a call - its really great! Great when you're even just not wearing panty hose and stuff.
@PattyNava - you're right - the men were here lickety split! You made me LOL with your comment!
@Raven - I like to draw too - I'm no good but its fun. A friend just suggested over coffee today to start a "doodle diary" to do a doodle a day of something I did, each day for a year. She did it and had a blast looking back through it. Sounds like fun.
@KarenDixon - you'll do just fine in this group - try to at least read and post once a day. The thread most very fast so sometimes you have to read to develop friendships here. The Sunday share is always nice.
@Heather - you give darn good advice girlfriend - glad you're with us!
@Toots - way too funny on the Gillian story - I'm afraid I've been pronouncing that name with a hard G with I read it! :blushing:
@Skinny - glad you got your run in - even though it wasn't your best. It reminds us all how efficient our bodies are when it has the RIGHT fuels. Just a suggestion - do you like tuna? I always seem to have extra tuna on hand when I run out of other protein sources........because I feel like this about tuna: :yawn:
@Taratruex - Glad you found the new thread - I was worried about you, believe it or not!! The Warrior Race sounds fantastic and I'm glad you're going for it. Congrats on being a lb. away from your halfway mark. You are really someone I look up to!
@Shygurl - say you had WAY TO MANY non scale victories for one person this week - there should be some kind of award! I think the people you work with are awfully nice to give you an orchid. I'd give you one too - if I could, so here::flowerforyou:
@jtconst - you did a fine job posting! Welcome!
@ All Newbies - welcome to you! Hope you enjoy this thread. Lots of us are oldies from a discontinued thread and already know each other (as you can see by the number of posts under our names). We encourage you to come daily and read and get to know each other and post away. You can post anything you want, ask any question you want, and the oldies will help you out.
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So I just found this website today... YAY!! I need to lose 90-100 lbs. I am giving myself 1 year. I am about to be 30 years old and by my 31st bday I want to be smokin' hot LOL... wish me luck!!
If any of you could give me one tip that would help me what would that be?0 -
i have exactly 100 lbs to lose and the trip has started. Lets see today is Tuesday soooo Goals. Well, I have always wanted to participate in a 5k... i know same ole same ole. But I feel that will get me one step closer to playing competitive baseball again. Hopefully by next spring I will have lost enough weight to get back on the diamond and make the over 25 league!0
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New to group....not to needing to lose weight :-)
Goal: rediscover water....I had forgotten that it exsisted in it's purest form....that is, without caffeine in it. I am a coffee addict.....I am going to try to replace my second morning cup with water.
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Tuesday Goal::: Well my goal is to be totally focused and not lose track of my new lifestyle. Over a year into it and you think I'd be a pro at it lol not true! But I'm working on it! Yesterday was a good day and today has been so far. Can't wait to go to Zumba tonight and sweat my *kitten* off! Literally!
Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone!
Tina0 -
bump will check in later with goals and comments.0
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so I guess I should have read the end of the last thread before posting there
Oh well, I found y'all which is all that matters!
@Skinnyjeanz: You need to check out men's water polo then And I think I will sign up for that 5K. I really want to do it, and I think it will be a good motivation to get to training instead of having a the mind set of "pick a 5k after you complete the training program."
So today I helped do a total knee replacement. Talk about a great motivator to get these 100lbs off!0 -
Thanks for the suggestions everyone I really appreciate it. I've NEVER chaffed like this before and haven't since I stopped wearing jeans. I've only been able to wear leggings for the past almost 2 yrs. I used to use the deodorant trick in High school when I was in color guard. I know I can't wear latex gloves as it makes my hands flare up but I've never had a problem with it otherwise. The main problem is that it is right along my underwear line which makes it even more painful than where i typically chaff.
Yep, that's the latex in the elastic. Try getting elastic free underwear (Deb's, Lane Bryant, and JC Pennies are a couple places I have found them at ;D).0 -
Thanks for the suggestions everyone I really appreciate it. I've NEVER chaffed like this before and haven't since I stopped wearing jeans. I've only been able to wear leggings for the past almost 2 yrs. I used to use the deodorant trick in High school when I was in color guard. I know I can't wear latex gloves as it makes my hands flare up but I've never had a problem with it otherwise. The main problem is that it is right along my underwear line which makes it even more painful than where i typically chaff.
Yep, that's the latex in the elastic. Try getting elastic free underwear (Deb's, Lane Bryant, and JC Pennies are a couple places I have found them at ;D).
I love LB and I am really in need of new underwear as it is. I guess this weekend I shall go underwear shopping. Thanks for the tip. I didn't know LB had latex free underwear.0 -
@ Everyone: You guys are great and very supportive. I think this was what I was missing the first few times I tried to get healthy. I even have empirical evidence. When I was living with my folks, my mom and I decided to diet and work out together. We did great for 3 solid months. Then she threw her back out and quit and went right back to her old lifestyle. I hung on for another 3 months but slowly started reverting back, because I lacked support. So now that I am doing it again, I am seeking like minded people instead of spur of the moment types. It's awesome!0
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@shiny I used to tell myself, "just put on the clothes and tennis shoes, that's enough for now." Some days I never would actually go for a walk or make it to the gym, but most of the time it was enough of a baby step to get in some kind of movement. The psychological tricks of turning exercise from chore to treat...it's a journey!
@toots The story about Gillian is too funny! The things people think/say about kids' names. One of my boys' name is Lincoln and when he was born one of my friends said, "Oh, like the car?" And I said, "No, like the President." (He was born on President's Day after all.) And, as if that wasn't enough...this same friend, upon the arrival of my next son, said, "Oh, Whitman, like the chocolates!!" Again..."No, like the poet." I love her anyway.
@aloha I hope you'll keep up posted on the technology fast...I really want to do that and haven't yet figured out the best way to make it sustainable. We have gone months and months at times without any television...but never all technology. I know a woman who does it every single Sunday...from sundown on Saturday to sundown on Sunday and she swears it has changed her life. I'm so interested in how it goes for you... hoping for more inspiration!
OK...speaking of technology fasts, I should get some work done....and go get some more water.0 -
Hi Everyone!
I am basically brand new to this site and I love it! I started at a scale shattering 300 pounds 3 weeks ago, and am now down to 285...with a goal of 140-150. I have always been a larger build and very strong for a woman. Basically I realize I will never be model thin. I look forward to joining you all in this journey !
Sooo, since this is Tues and according to the post we should put a nutrition goal and a fitness goal.... Well, I want to eat my fruit and veg minimums everyday. This has been a challenge since I barely ate fruits and veggies my whole life. Sooo, every week or two I try to introduce to my yastebuds something new. Fitness wise: I have a very active job but outside of it....nadda....I am hoping to be able to do at least 30 mins of exercise at least 3 times a week, and increase to 5 times a week. Another goal today is that I have a final exam tomorrow and I plan on rockin' it's socks off!
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Good luck everyone! We're all in this together!
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Ok so I need some advice, my blender burned out on me today, and I use it daily to make my breakfast smoothies since I don't have time to cook before work. Anyone have a suggestion on a good, hardy, but inexpensive (Less than $150) blender?0
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@Raven - I like to draw too - I'm no good but its fun. A friend just suggested over coffee today to start a "doodle diary" to do a doodle a day of something I did, each day for a year. She did it and had a blast looking back through it. Sounds like fun.
I'd never thought about doing something like that. :O I just draw random stuff. I've drawn everything from the cover of a Blue Oyster Cult album to cartoons lol. I think I might try that as well. It sounds like a blast.
Also, I bet your pictures are good. Art is in the heart of the artist. But I know how it goes. We're our own worst critics lol. 0 -
Tuesday Goals:
Nutrition Goals: Stay under my calories daily and drink plenty of water to keep hydrated.
Fitness Goals: Continue my C25K training and working out daily.
Professional Goals: Stay patient even when I am at my wits end, relax, laugh, and make each student feel that they are the most important student in my class.
Hope everyone has a great week and to all you teachers...good luck! My first day is tomorrow! 0 -
Hi
Tuesday goals:
I'm going to add light weights 2 or 3 times a week.
To keep my weigh-ins every 30 days and not peek
May start a Health Group at church? (praying about it)0 -
I just bought a ninja blender for 79 dollars at walmart for making my green smoothies and it works great at blending every fruit and veg I have put into it so far. My daughter hates pulp so I strained hers and there was almost none in there.0
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Ok so I need some advice, my blender burned out on me today, and I use it daily to make my breakfast smoothies since I don't have time to cook before work. Anyone have a suggestion on a good, hardy, but inexpensive (Less than $150) blender?
I just bought a ninja blender for 79 dollars at walmart for making my green smoothies and it works great at blending every fruit and veg I have put into it so far. My daughter hates pulp so I strained hers and there was almost none in there.0 -
So I take it you didn't just get back from a 3 hour tour?
or she was conceived on one? :laugh:@toots--that's too funny about your daughter! :laugh: I also hated the logical fallacies of that show when I was a kid--it was just too dumb to be funny (not for my dad though).
that's how i felt about it too. just too dumb.@Toots - way too funny on the Gillian story - I'm afraid I've been pronouncing that name with a hard G with I read it! :blushing:
oh it's okay, that's what everyone does. only a handful of people have ever pronounced it correctly.@toots The story about Gillian is too funny! The things people think/say about kids' names. One of my boys' name is Lincoln and when he was born one of my friends said, "Oh, like the car?" And I said, "No, like the President." (He was born on President's Day after all.) And, as if that wasn't enough...this same friend, upon the arrival of my next son, said, "Oh, Whitman, like the chocolates!!" Again..."No, like the poet." I love her anyway.
So what day was he born? My son's birthday is February 24. That's funny. some people have trouble focusing on the important things in life. like cars and candy 0 -
This sounds like a great group. @LAMyPie - awesome job getting below 300. My magical number is 200 and "when" I get under that intend to jump up and down and tell everyone. Still have a ways to go though. In 2005 my weight was 276. Started MFP when I weight 239, lost another 17, but now have crept back up to 243. So once again getting back on track.
My goals for the week are to login to MFP and record my food everyday. Keep up on the water (I keep a jug of water under my desk now and that helps). Take the Omega-3 supplement that seems to help with my mood (so then why do I stop taking it every now and then?). And try to figure out how to better manage evening eating - generally do fine during the day and then just ruin it between 6 and 12.
Not sure I know how to find this group later, but will try to figure it out.0 -
@heather I have a heavy duty Kitchenaid and make breakfast smoothies almost daily...1.5 c almond milk, fill rest of pitcher with baby spinach...I don't use ice but frozen fruit/veggies instead and on the "chop ice" setting it never has any trouble. smooth, smooth.
@toots The year he was born President's Day was on the 20th. And the truth was that my husband and I absolutely could NOT agree on a name...we had just thrown everything out to start over when I was at about the halfway point of labor. It was the anesthesiologist who said, off-hand, "Well, you know it is President's Day, maybe that will inspire something." My husband made a few comments about names that were decidedly OFF the table and we settled on the Great Emancipator. Funny how well it fits his personality. When people forget his name they usually offer "Franklin" or "Truman" instead. Funny how the brain works. 0 -
Just found this website within the past hour ~ my goal is to use the website effectively!0
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Ok so I need some advice, my blender burned out on me today, and I use it daily to make my breakfast smoothies since I don't have time to cook before work. Anyone have a suggestion on a good, hardy, but inexpensive (Less than $150) blender?
I picked up a blender that works great at the Good Will for $4. You might try that. Good luck.0 -
Tuesdays goals: I promised myself yesterday that I would hit the gym today..and I did! I'm trying really hard to get back on the wagon so here goes nothing! oh and my goal for tomorrow will be to go once again to the gym 0
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Tuesday Goal - Still trying to get enough protein. Also going to ge to the the gym 5 times this week.
@nana - I struggle with getting enough protein, too. I always thought my diet was high in protein until I started logging my food.
@Artemis - congrats on getting started when you're young. I wish I had known how to change my eating habits when I was in my 20's. I never thought what I was eating was so bad.
@LAMypie - congrats on being out of the 300's!
@lovedoco - I love my gym memberships. The variety keeps me from getting bored and I just get lazy when I try to work out at home.
@Christine - way to go on the exercise with Belle! Just remember you don't need to do a lot at the beginning. Every little bit helps.
@vinsonh - hydrocortisone cream helps as well if you're not allergic to any of the ingredients.0 -
HeatheraRyan: We have a 'magicbullet' at work, it's pretty cheap, I believe around $50.... 0
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So glad to see the new topic up!
Wow, so many posts already - I'm not going to try and catch up.
Tuesday goals~Well, I signed on for this 90-Challenge at my gym so longer term goal is for my trainer and I to win this thing! In the meantime, I am officially on vacation - leaving for Alaska early Thursday - so my shorter term goal is for me to stay the course and make the right food choices while vacationing. I plan to get exercise every day, so that should help. I saw my trainer as I was walking into the gym this afternoon, we talked briefly and he's worried about me gaining while gone - he's really good about looking out for my best interests and he knows how much I want to lose the rest of this weight, so I feel like I need to prove myself to him by working hard and being one of the few that can lose weight while on a cruise. 0 -
So started the dreaded exercising. I just took a 10 min walk with my dog. I just have to remember it is about what i can do, not my husband or kids. That is always my downfall, i feel if I cant do as much as them it isn't worth doing. I am my own worst enemy most of the times, lol.0
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Tuesday Goal :flowerforyou:
My goal is to make it through this week and then take it week by week. My mother was sent to the ER last night with a fractured femur in her right leg. She had been having problems with this leg for a month and tried to get help from her doctor but was sent to an NP instead who sent her to get an ultrasound but no follow up was done when no clotting was found. It turns out she has bone cancer and the cancer ate away at the bone which caused the fracture (according to one doctor). She also has a urinary track infection so they will not do surgery until this is cleared up. She's 84 years old so all the doctors are preceding with caution.
Looks like my life has been put on hold for now. All my time will be spent on making sure my sister who has MS is cared for and my mother's house is taken care of until we get her through surgery and back on her feet. One surgeon says it could take a year to get her walking again and the surgeon that saw her this afternoon said they would try to get her to walk the day after her surgery :noway: .
@RobinsEgg - Good luck with the new thread . . . hope tweaking the title will slow it down a bit . 0
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