Over 200 Club New Year New Body Part 4
awestfall
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Here is the new thread I hope we all have a great week of success in weight loss.I have lost 2 pounds this week so far.I know this doesn't sound like alot but to me its BIG!!! I think I finally figured out what I was doing wrng and hopefully from now on I will see a loss of something even if its .2 or.3 of a pound.I am trying to do what my husband said and just focus on the healthy lifestyle I have created for myself.Eating right and exercising and then he said the weight will follow I just need to get my body in the sync of things.I am teaching it a new way of living instead of the junky way I was living before at almost 260 pounds and now 231.Last summer yes I was at 212 before I gained 20 pounds back but I believe I was losing the weight the wrong way and now I intend on getting it right.
Jbl-Couch25k is really kicking my butt but I am not giving up.
Bluenote-that is so cool we have a birthday in the same month and your dads is the same day as mine.I plan on being 50 pounds lighter for my birthday thats my first goal.Wish me luck!!!!
Lildebbie-Being a stay at home mom full time can be frustrating at times but also so rewarding.
Jbl-Couch25k is really kicking my butt but I am not giving up.
Bluenote-that is so cool we have a birthday in the same month and your dads is the same day as mine.I plan on being 50 pounds lighter for my birthday thats my first goal.Wish me luck!!!!
Lildebbie-Being a stay at home mom full time can be frustrating at times but also so rewarding.
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Did my 20 min run today for couch25k!! Super proud of myself, never thought at over 240 pounds I could run that long!
ETA: And it is day two of TOM, so I am proud of myself for even trying this today.0 -
Did my 20 min run today for couch25k!! Super proud of myself, never thought at over 240 pounds I could run that long!
ETA: And it is day two of TOM, so I am proud of myself for even trying this today.
Jenn, that's fantabulous! I'm so impressed with all you C25K ers!
I'm going to step onto my treadmill today to do some endurance work. 90+ minutes in the unheated garage even in this heat wave (50s!) doesn't sound too fun, so I'm forgoing the elliptical for the longer workouts. I'm going to walk through a movie at a pace that's at least 70% of my Max Heart rate. I'm hoping to find a nice 2 hour movie but as long as it's at least 90 minutes it will count
Maybe next Sunday I'll see what happens if I jog for 1 minutes every 15 or so...
KEEP IT UP!!!! ALL OF YOU ARE DOING SOOOOO GREAT!0 -
Jenn, that's awesome! I did the 20 minute run during TOM, too. Makes the 25 minute run a lot more comfortable!
Awestfall- Yep, c25k has kicked my butt the whole way. Being so close to the end feels really good -- like I've actually accomplished something pretty awesome. So stick with it!
So, I'm all set with running now. It's just all about speed & adding time to my runs now (weeks 7-9). I'm trying really hard to get my bf to register for a 5k with me. He was talking about starting running (he used to run a lot) before I even started this whole lifestyle change... and he hasn't even attempted it yet. At least with all of the changes I've made, he's lost 20 pounds. He's just a pound or 2 from onederland.0 -
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Bump, Hello everyone! I hope everyone is having a terrific day!:happy: 0
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Im here to join this group if it is ok! After posting that I was getting frustrated with not losing weight...I've lowered my calories and going to join up with you guys. mstahl offered me the support of this group, which meant alot to me. Especially after so many people told me i was being lazy and wasn't comitting.. How rude!! lol
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I'm super discouraged right now. Last week I didn't lose any weight. This week I've been doing extremely good eating and joined a gym and did three work outs this week. I weighed myself yesterday morning and was at 257.4. Yesterday was my Dad's birthday and my mom threw a surprise birthday party for him. I decided that since I did well the whole week I'd let my hair down and just eat the goodies at the party. I had one plate of food and half a piece of birthday cake, drank water all night long, didn't even have ONE alcoholic beverage. I wake up this morning just to peak in at my weight and I weigh 260.2. My heart dropped and I completely feel like giving up. I really want to go grab a slice of pizza and some ice cream and say to hell with the whole thing. How does one meal make me gain 2.8 lbs? I feel like my whole week is gone, shot, out the door.
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It didn't! You're doing GREAT! Your body is adjusting the workouts by building some muscle and holding some water (there's some sugar food system your muscles use...) the meal that made you look like you gained? It's just sodium holding more water! There is NO WAY you ate the 7000 calories ABOVE your maintenance weight that would be needed to actually GAIN that much! It's just an evil illusion!I'm super discouraged right now. Last week I didn't lose any weight. This week I've been doing extremely good eating and joined a gym and did three work outs this week. I weighed myself yesterday morning and was at 257.4. Yesterday was my Dad's birthday and my mom threw a surprise birthday party for him. I decided that since I did well the whole week I'd let my hair down and just eat the goodies at the party. I had one plate of food and half a piece of birthday cake, drank water all night long, didn't even have ONE alcoholic beverage. I wake up this morning just to peak in at my weight and I weigh 260.2. My heart dropped and I completely feel like giving up. I really want to go grab a slice of pizza and some ice cream and say to hell with the whole thing. How does one meal make me gain 2.8 lbs? I feel like my whole week is gone, shot, out the door.
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I am very happy after my first week! I lost a pound! :-D
I started at 256 and now I'm 254.4! I need to drink way more water today and I plan to exercise tonight; but I feel good about seeing this little bit of progress. Ready for week two!0 -
I am very happy after my first week! I lost a pound! :-D
I started at 256 and now I'm 254.4! I need to drink way more water today and I plan to exercise tonight; but I feel good about seeing this little bit of progress. Ready for week two!
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Im here to join this group if it is ok! After posting that I was getting frustrated with not losing weight...I've lowered my calories and going to join up with you guys. mstahl offered me the support of this group, which meant alot to me. Especially after so many people told me i was being lazy and wasn't comitting.. How rude!! lol
Let's lose ladies!!
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I'm super discouraged right now. Last week I didn't lose any weight. This week I've been doing extremely good eating and joined a gym and did three work outs this week. I weighed myself yesterday morning and was at 257.4. Yesterday was my Dad's birthday and my mom threw a surprise birthday party for him. I decided that since I did well the whole week I'd let my hair down and just eat the goodies at the party. I had one plate of food and half a piece of birthday cake, drank water all night long, didn't even have ONE alcoholic beverage. I wake up this morning just to peak in at my weight and I weigh 260.2. My heart dropped and I completely feel like giving up. I really want to go grab a slice of pizza and some ice cream and say to hell with the whole thing. How does one meal make me gain 2.8 lbs? I feel like my whole week is gone, shot, out the door.
What the heck??
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Here is the new thread I hope we all have a great week of success in weight loss.I have lost 2 pounds this week so far.I know this doesn't sound like alot but to me its BIG!!! I think I finally figured out what I was doing wrng and hopefully from now on I will see a loss of something even if its .2 or.3 of a pound.I am trying to do what my husband said and just focus on the healthy lifestyle I have created for myself.Eating right and exercising and then he said the weight will follow I just need to get my body in the sync of things.I am teaching it a new way of living instead of the junky way I was living before at almost 260 pounds and now 231.Last summer yes I was at 212 before I gained 20 pounds back but I believe I was losing the weight the wrong way and now I intend on getting it right.
Jbl-Couch25k is really kicking my butt but I am not giving up.
Bluenote-that is so cool we have a birthday in the same month and your dads is the same day as mine.I plan on being 50 pounds lighter for my birthday thats my first goal.Wish me luck!!!!
Lildebbie-Being a stay at home mom full time can be frustrating at times but also so rewarding.
Good luck to us!! I would like to lose 50lbs by the end of June. (so I won't be the one lagging the boat down! lol) And I just noticed your birthday is the same day as my son. I have two kids and both were born in July. (really cold winter months!
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awestfall - 2 pounds is big news!!!! Congrats!!!!
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arian - don't give up. I agree totally with mstahl. I had many weeks like yours and really it is just an illusion! :flowerforyou: Keep on keepin' on - you WILL see results!!!
Welcome, newbies! We are a great group here. Make yourself comfortable, take off your shoes, stay awhile. :laugh:0 -
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update.. so a few of you have asked about my mother's situation. Well.. I am not happy with her choice.. but, it is HER choice. She is eating like poo, fried food and high fats, smoking like a chimney and the most exercise she gets is walking across the house to the kitchen or bathroom.
She said, "You have to die of something.. If I die from a heart attack because I was fat and happy or if I die from a heart attack from smoking, I will still die from a heart attack." She does not believe the doctors have any clue what they are talking about and does not believe that her smoking will cause the heart attack. Basically, she said.. suck it up and accept me like I am, I am not changing. 
So.. with that said, i am emotionally un-attaching myself and going forward. I have decided that even though I do not like her decision, I am NOT going to stress over what I can not control. Life is too short to be stressed all the time. I am leaving it in God's hands now.
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ColoradoGirl -your wisdom is wonderful. Love them and take a step back - we have to take care of our hearts to keep them strong and we can't go throwing them under the buss when the bus isn't going to stop for anything!!!So.. with that said, i am emotionally un-attaching myself and going forward. I have decided that even though I do not like her decision, I am NOT going to stress over what I can not control. Life is too short to be stressed all the time. I am leaving it in God's hands now.
I'm checking in for today- After three really bad days of over eating and under-exercising...
Calories - UNDER by about 1000 but I ate close to 1200 and after the last 3 days I think I'm safe from slipping into starvation mode:huh:
Water - not yet but I will be by bedtime!
Exercise - today was my endurance day. After procrastinating most the day I got onto our treadmill and walked fast enough to be in my 75%of Max heart range for 100 minutes. I'm so out of shape that this was only 5 miles but OH BOY can I feel it!
Sleep - I slept way too much last night but I'll have to work on getting into bed by 9:50 so I can be asleep (or at least eyes closed) by 10:yawn:
Proud - that I did good today and made more right choices than wrong choices:bigsmile: . Proud that I'll be going to bed on time so I can get up at 5 and get on the elliptical machine:indifferent: ! Proud that I'm HUNGRY for an apple!
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cds2327 - It's nice to see you here! We'll all get skinny together!Im here to join this group if it is ok! After posting that I was getting frustrated with not losing weight...I've lowered my calories and going to join up with you guys. mstahl offered me the support of this group, which meant alot to me. Especially after so many people told me i was being lazy and wasn't comitting.. How rude!! lol
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cds2327- Welcome! I just joined the group recently too and its been a god send! I love these girls and I barely know them, its jsut good to know we arent going through this alone.
coloradogirl- I am glad that you at least attempted to talk to your mom, now at least you've said your peace and she can take it or leave it, there is not much else you can do. I will be praying for you and your family
checking in for today 1/24/10:
calories- under (surprise surprise)
water- under (trying to get a few more oz in before bed)
excercise- none, took the day off- still hurting from yesterday
proud- That I was having a real emotional day and I didnt use it as an excuse to over eat, hello TMO
sleep- trying to get to bed at 9pm tonight
Talk to everyone tomorrow!
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Checking in for 1/24/10 - off to a good start!
Calories - Just under
Water - over, hooray!
Exercise - 15 minute walk with our housemate
Proud of: I have all of my laundry washed and folded, and with the exception of this entry, I've stayed "unplugged" all day. I might very well go play a computer game now, but I've enjoyed my me-time.
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That is a great attitude, COGirl. You did what you could. It is indeed in God's hands. :flowerforyou:
check-in:
calories: much better today - whew!
water: 64+
exercise: my knees really hurt today, so instead I did an aerobics video without the feet! LOL I just used my arms! Listen, you'd be amazed how high my heartrate is just swinging these arms at my weight! :laugh:
proud: I am getting so close to 400, which is the weight limit of my HRM. I can't wait to use it the right way!
oops edit for sleep (again): last night, 7 hours.0 -
Checking in
Calories - over by 885! I need to learn that just because it is there I don't have to eat it!:grumble:
Water - none
Excercise - none
Proud - That I haven't lost the will to stop the crazy eating habits.
Sleep - 8.5
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So.. with that said, i am emotionally un-attaching myself and going forward. I have decided that even though I do not like her decision, I am NOT going to stress over what I can not control. Life is too short to be stressed all the time. I am leaving it in God's hands now.
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ColoradoGirl, You are right on! I went through alcoholism with my Dad and he never did quit. I have no doubt the he knew that I loved him. And all you can do is put it God's hands, he will take care of it.0 -
Awestfall - Congrats on the 2lb ..it will come off the right way you will do it.
Colorado - Sorry about your mom...good attitude though, she has to be the one to decide to change. My dad used to smoke like a chimmney from like 15 , the day my grandmother died (she smoked too and had horrible blood clots and a slew of other problems) he quit like that. I think it just takes something in someone to change..
Welcome newbies.
This weekend i haven't done sooo well..overate and no exercise and no water..uggg...back on it tomorrow though
My older daugther was getting sick today..she threw up this morning, then she said she was fine so she ate breakfast then went grocery shopping and threw up there...i kept asking her if she needed to go to the bathroom, then she finally did but it was too late...ugggg....well i had her in the cart pushing her cause i know she didn't feel that swell...well i was trying to hurry and get her to the bathroom and slipped, my leg has this big knot on it all black and blue and hurts like heck..so that was my eventfull day...
Now that everyone is grossed out on to my proud of today
Since my pants i was wearing this morning were "dirty" now..i had to run to target to get some stuff, so i was like let me try on those 24 to see if they fit....They did!!! I was like they feel a little tight then hubby reminded me i have been wearing these other ones that DON'T FIT AND ARE FALLING OFF. I was walking around the store, and i felt skinny...by no means I am not..i mean it is still a 24 :mad: :mad: But i say it is an accomplishment...i wore them out in PUBLIC !!!!!0 -
Solanda - I need to start refering to Beth as our 'housemate' that sounds much better than boarder, renter, psuedo-child LOL! Right now she's downstairs roasting marshmallows over the fire... A 26 year old math grad student who's been renting a room from us for over a year and feels about as much like family as anyone could!Checking in for 1/24/10 - off to a good start!
Calories - Just under
Water - over, hooray!
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I am just like you I get super discouraged when the scales don't move.So I am going to give you some advice that I gave myself.First the scale probably moved up because of water retention.Second,don't worry so much what the scale says and be happy with your new lifestyle change and the weight will begin to fall off.As long as you know you are maing better choices for yourself and you are exercising on a daily basis even if its only for 20 minutes you are making a positive change.Keep it up I know its hard when you work so much to see those scales move but as you lose you may not always see the changes on the scale.Start taking your measurements and focus on eating right and exercising daily.I set a goal for myself to exercise for 3 weeks at 30 minutes(5 days a week) and then 3 weeks at 45 minutes(5 days a week)and then 3 more weeks at 60 minutes a day (5days a week) and I will stay at 60 minutes forever 5 days a week I may change it later when I have lost some more weight.I plan on losing 50 pounds before my 30th birthday this year in July and I aim to hit that mark.Set a goal for yourself whether it be 10 pounds before a certain date and the nreward yourself with a new top or new shoes or a pedicure etc.I hope this helps and stay with us on here we all will keep you motivated not to give up.I'm super discouraged right now. Last week I didn't lose any weight. This week I've been doing extremely good eating and joined a gym and did three work outs this week. I weighed myself yesterday morning and was at 257.4. Yesterday was my Dad's birthday and my mom threw a surprise birthday party for him. I decided that since I did well the whole week I'd let my hair down and just eat the goodies at the party. I had one plate of food and half a piece of birthday cake, drank water all night long, didn't even have ONE alcoholic beverage. I wake up this morning just to peak in at my weight and I weigh 260.2. My heart dropped and I completely feel like giving up. I really want to go grab a slice of pizza and some ice cream and say to hell with the whole thing. How does one meal make me gain 2.8 lbs? I feel like my whole week is gone, shot, out the door.
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Checking in
Calories-Right on Target
Exercise Yep
Water 96 ounces
Proud that even though the numbers may not reflect my hard work ,I know that I am doing something awesome for myself.
Lildebbie-Congrats on flaunting those size 24 you should be proud you could wear them.I don't know what size you were before but I bet you looked amazing.
Colorado Girl-I am so sorry to hear your mother is still making poor choices but you're right not to stress over it and leave it in God's hands.I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Mstahl-Awesome Job on the exercise you are kicking butt!!! I had to go back to only 30 minutes a day until my hamstring heals completely but I am still exercising and I will catch up to you again girl so keep it up!!!:happy:
Llowry-Thats cool that you have two sons born in the same month and one of them share my birthdate as well.I love having a summer birthday.
Momma-How are you doing ?
Arian-Stick with it girl you will get there.
Jenn-Great Job with the Couch25k I am only on week one workout 3 and it is really kicking my bum.
Bluenote-HOw are things going your way.I hope all is well!!!Thinking about you!
Anyone I missed I am soooooo sorry.Welcome Newcomers and GREAT JOB LADIES keep up the hard work.0 -
Checking in. Haven't read today's posts - I have a gross headache (oh, beer).
01.24.10
Calories: 1643
Exercise: Ummm.. I made several trips to the fridge to get more beer and several trips to the restroom to pee it all out. Do you think that counts?
Water: I didn't log it but I bet I'm close if not over
Sleep: I got a good 8 hours in last night
Proud: Pizza and beer at our friends' house today and I'm still in weight loss calorie zone (3 beers + 2 slices). That's pretty impressive because I could've easily lost my mind with a few more beers and a couple more slices. Plus, I'm so proud of my boyfriend because after we had our pizza joint (where we both work part time) deliver free food, he suggested we leave all the leftovers with our friends so I wouldn't be tempted. So we did, and I don't have to worry about half a pizza or more staring me in the face tomorrow.
Also, working on the sleep challenge, I'm sitting in bed already which is about 2 hours earlier than most Sunday nights.
And I think the beer released some kind of water I was retaining. I have never gone to the bathroom so many times. I started to get embarrassed by how many times I had to go. I weighed myself tonight and after all the pizza and beer I only weighed .8 more than I did this morning before I ate or drank (normally I weigh about 3# more at night)!0 -
Hi,
Enjoyed your posts. Happy for each of your successes. Today was a bust for me.
Calories: over, oh my...
Water: only half, oh my...
Exercise: no, take Sundays off
Proud: looking forward to next week making ALL my goals everyday. I really want this.0
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