*** Supportive Friends -- Looking to Release 50+ Pounds ***

Hey all....

Well I weighed in and down another three! I've been really keeping track...in fact, I decided to try logging ahead with all my meals so that I can try and build a good eating plan for the day, rather than logging what I already ate...in case, well, you know. I started this on Saturday, after a night out with Margerita's and sushi Friday night !! Well, couldn't stop at just one margerita, after all it was National Margerita Day! Needless to say, that night was a total bust on the food diary. Spent Sat and Sun trying to make up for it!

Lombrica - I understand what you might be going through with your job. I used to teach yoga for Hospice for the bereaved. All of my students were there coping with the death or imminent death of a loved one. It was one of the most rewarding jobs, and at the same time a very heartfelt, sometimes painful experience. This yoga was the slow, spiritual, meditative kind. I would pick out readings from various books that I hoped would ease some of their fears and sorrow. For that hour and a half we would all experience the best of yoga....release, surrender, then deep peace.

I had to leave that job when I injured my back...I was away from all forms of exercise for well over a year, hence the weight gain and with that came mild depression. I'm better now, strong and able to really hit the gym, but I really miss that job. It was so helpful at putting things back into perspective. I've since been replaced by another wonderful teacher I understand. Some of my students still go there even though it may be years since the death of their loved one. That's just how much it can become a part of your life. Let me know how you like it.

Down another 2lbs since my last weight in! Yay. even with myt couple crappy days I still lost some weight.

Not much to report about this weekend. Made it to the gym Friday and Saturday, and I plan on getting a workout in either before or after my small group for church. Over all it was a good weekend food and exercise wise. Did do a bit of drinking and dancing with the girls but managed to stay within my number.

So that's the trick - dancing with drinking. I'm a bit older, so I don't much go dancing when I'm out. Usually sitting and eating while I'm drinking....hmmmm. I'll be visiting my college aged daughter this week. Maybe she will get me out dancing! (or maybe she'll just roll her eyes at me!)

hi Im Jenn I have 84lbs to loose, last year i was at my 80lb lost mark and felt wonderful, after a divorce, neck surgery, loss of job and stress gained 50lbs back. now I have a wonderful new job, new fiance and neck is feeling a lot better its time for me to concentrate on myself again! I'm so excited I love this site. started back on track today and my fiance is looking up some stuff fitness wise that can help as i still have some low back issues. ( i was in a car accident almost 2 years ago) I look forward to gettng to know everyone and having a great support system like i had previously. hope everyone has a wonderful day!

hi Im Jenn I have 84lbs to loose, last year i was at my 80lb lost mark and felt wonderful, after a divorce, neck surgery, loss of job and stress gained 50lbs back. now I have a wonderful new job, new fiance and neck is feeling a lot better its time for me to concentrate on myself again! I'm so excited I love this site. started back on track today and my fiance is looking up some stuff fitness wise that can help as i still have some low back issues. ( i was in a car accident almost 2 years ago) I look forward to gettng to know everyone and having a great support system like i had previously. hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Welcome Jenn...

I too have experienced down time, weight gain due to an injury. I injured my back some time ago and it took nearly a year and a half to be able to work out again. I use an exercise ball whenever my back seems to be bothering me. I bought the ball with a DVD and stretch band as a kit. The ball is really supportive on the back while doing sit-ups. Just the effort to balane while doing the exercises really builds core strength. It's a really fun tool. Give it a try! Good luck, and keep us posted.

Hi Jenn, D and Suszie!

Hey everyone! I'm not good at commenting on everyone's post.. I'm reading them all, I promise! Lol by the time I get around to posting a comment, I can't remember who said what, so just know that I am reading all the posts and so proud of all of you for starting this process/sticking with it/getting back to it after hitting a rough patch, etc.

Update on me: weekends are rough! My husband works nights so I only see him on the weekends. We usually go out to eat and catch up on shows we've recorded throughout the week. Total couch potatoes. Not good. :embarassed: we are both trying to lose weight and be all around healthier but weekends are hard. And the next few weekends are full of family visiting us or us going to them, so lots of homemade goodness going on there lol hopefully after my sisters wedding in a few weeks things will slow down and we can figure out a better weekend system, but for now it's just going to be utter chaos. I'm still seeing some movement on the scale and in the proper direction, so hooray! I'm starting level 2 of 30DS today and I'm starting to incorporate Jillian's Extreme Shed & Shred video as well. I have a goal in mind for the week and going to try super hard to make it happen!

So, congrats to all of you who lost weight this week and for those of you who are having a hard time, don't give up! The weight didn't pile on overnight so it won't go away overnight either. Keep at it and you'll see a difference soon. It took me almost a month before the scale budged even a little, so keep pushing!! Have a good week everyone! :flowerforyou:

Hey all. Carolina girl here. Looking to lose a total of 59 pounds although i keep my ticker within a reasonable goal.....i think........had lost 19 only to gain 13 back so i feel like im starting from square one.........need tons of help

Hi. I have 50+ pounds to lose. My little one will be 3 this year and I am still working on the baby weight and I have committed that this is the last year that this will be an issue for me. My theme words for this year are discipline and consistency. I have signed up for a couple distance races - 10 miler in April & half marathon in October to keep my training on track throughout the year. I work FT and spend a lot of prep time on weekends to plan for meals, home maintenance and exercise time. I like green smoothies, working on kid friendly healthy recipes, run training, gym cardio workouts, and I use the 30 DS to supplement my cardio.

My weigh in this morning was 190.9. My short term goal is 169 to leave obesity behind. My long term goal is 135. Feel free to add me as a friend for support.

Good morning everyone. My name is Penny, I live in Pinckney, Michigan. I am excited to find this group! I am generally not a big poster on any sites - but since I started MFP I have commented more than I ever have. Perhaps because I have so much in common -- losing weight.

I have my first milestone set at 77 pounds. Twenty more after that would be awesome, but I will address that WHEN I get there. However, I am not racing to get there. My goal is to eat less calories than I burn each day. I have a Fitbit One that keeps me honest with the burning part and this site that keeps me honest with the eating part.

I look forward to having less of me next time we talk.

Oh and I am from South Africa

Hi im Lana i would like to see 80 pounds down . Just trying to keep on track !!!

Hello everyone my name is Debbie Ray and I have about 50 lbs before I reach my first goal. Could use all the support I can get.

Okay I will try and pop back later to really read everything but for those that I remember:

Zena: Glad to see you back!!!!

Becky: you will be fine on your next run, I know it. I have faith in you. I need to get back running. I know when I run, the weight drops off. Need to brave the cold and the feeling of being inadequate and get it done! My goal is to log everything this week too. It will likely be Monday night when you read this, so, how was yoga?!?

Penny: well done and well done at staying off the scales for a while and trusting your clothes. wish I could do that! Oh and the buffalo chicken lettuce wraps....super tasty!!!! Making them again this week.

Gettinyoung: well done on making good choices and on releasing 3 more pounds! That sounds like a rewarding job you used to have.

Amanda you are having great success! Good job at getting back to the gym and on the weight loss! I can't wait to get back to the gym

MartialAngel: sorry you are going through a tough time.

Hmayo86: sounds like a busy time in your place. What about spending some of that weekend time preparing healthy meals together to enjoy during the week? I would love to be able take my own advice but it never seems to happen!

So I'm sitting here writing this post, feeling pretty good about how I've done today. Planned my meals, worked around a snack I didn't plan on (well I did but not smartly, I will explain later) and my SIL plops down a plate of fried plantain. It is so yummy but so not good for me. Have had 4 pieces and moved the plate away. Don't want to hurt her feelings as she is trying to be nice. Will put away in a container once she has vacated the kitchen.

This unsmart snack. I having been trying to get my head back into things. I am two pounds up this month (BOO! but there is 4 days to go so ya know, miracles can happen!). Been really struggling. Big part of me keeps saying to just wait until you go back to work at the end of March, it will be easier then. Part of me embarrassed to be going back 40lbs heavier (although when they last saw me I was preggers so.....). Anyways, I'm rambling. I hit up Starbucks this morning, got a tall skinny sugar free caramel macchiato and a skinny lemon and poppy seed muffin. I'm logging the muffin which pops up at 300+ cals and I'm questioning why I got it and ate it. And the answer was because I could. Not because I really wanted it or was hungry but because it was there. And that was an answer I didn't like.

My plan this week is to focus on food. If I get some exercise in, that's a bonus but for now, need to get the food issue sorted. Menus have been planned and groceries bought. Have gotten my biggest loser cookbook out. I beg you to ask me how its going and keep me accountable. I am also going to try to get on here every couple of days. I know when I am here, I always do better.

Hi all...I'm Adrienne.. feel free to friend me as I love to give and get support! I began my weight loss journey on 1/2/2013 after looking at my Christmas pictures and simply thinking..... WHY for thre last time! LOL.. I have been doing very well.. I'm down 12 pounds and I exercise 5 to 6 times a week.... My goal is to get down to 155..

MFP has been excellent in assisting me and helping me to accountable!! i do a combo of cardio, weights and pilates both matt class and equipment.. i like to mix it up as I get bored very easily! lol

Recently my weight loss slowed a bit but I am confident in my plan and will mix some stuff up a bit more....

Have a great day everyone!! :glasses:

I'd like to join this group, I've lost 16, have 67 pounds more to lost to try and avoid back surgery or to be more fit if I end up having to have it.