Calling All Non-Moms Again!

chanstriste13
chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
edited September 22 in Health and Weight Loss
We had a really strong start, but the blog has dwindled down to 4 users, including myself. I'm thinking we should try to just keep this thread going and post our successes and ideas and challenges and all here - maybe it will be easier since it will automatically file to your 'my topics' link. And thanks to ickybella for politely asking, 'where the hell did non-moms go?'

So now, let's recommit. We'll just use this as a general forum for all of us ladies eating for one! What say you?

Today was my weigh in, and I'm down by 1.4 pounds, so YAY! Only 2.5 more pounds to reach my Thanksgiving Goal - ONEderland! I hope I can make it - I have 2 more weigh-ins to get there, so here's to calorie counting and working my *kitten* off and hanging out at MFP!

Non-Moms! The bandwagon is here! Jump on! CHAAAARGE!!!
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  • fitniknik
    fitniknik Posts: 713 Member
    down my first 1.4 lbs today as well!
  • laurenbausch
    laurenbausch Posts: 146
    I'm down 1.6 pounds!!! And I'm a non-mom!!!!
  • Amanda141982
    Amanda141982 Posts: 20
    What led y'all to start a topic about non-moms? I'm 28 and married but not a mother... sometimes my husband has to work late so I often cook for just myself... well, actually, I'll heat up stuff when it's just me. Or go out to eat. I hate cooking a nice meal just for myself! There's no one to help with the dishes :)
  • thebamboophoenix
    thebamboophoenix Posts: 58 Member
    ooooh, can I jump on?
  • jillbedford
    jillbedford Posts: 13
    You can do it! Pretend you are already there. There is no weird mental games we girls play in our head when it comes to being under 200lbs. Not sure why. Like we don't deserve it or something.
    I am here on the side cheering you on. Looking good! You got this! Bring it! Make it happen!
  • cdngirl71
    cdngirl71 Posts: 2,641 Member
    I am a non-mom, I am down 1.2 lbs!!!!
  • tpycha126
    tpycha126 Posts: 217 Member
    I'm down 2.5 and I'm a non-mom!
  • chanstriste13
    chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
    What led y'all to start a topic about non-moms?

    we started this thread originally for women trying to lose weight that is not post-pregnancy weight. it seems that a lot of women on here are overweight due to having children, but we wanted to start a group for women who are overweight due to eating and poor health choices! there have actually been a few mothers to participate too because though they have children, the weight they are dealing with is not exactly post-pregancy since their children are grown or because they were overweight prior to having children. but the general idea is a thread for women who became overweight eating for one! :wink:
  • chanstriste13
    chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
    yay to all of you! so much success here! be sure to post your stats each week!
  • ickybella
    ickybella Posts: 1,438 Member
    Bump! (and yay!) Not discussing my weight right now, after a week in Tenerife. :blushing: I will be getting right back to it though, and I can't wait for the challenges and stuff. Let's keep this one going, ladies, and welcome to all the newbies!
  • MontanaB
    MontanaB Posts: 439 Member
    im in!!
    im down 3lbs from last week :)
  • kdv090
    kdv090 Posts: 2
    I'd luv 2 b a memeber! Just not sure how to follow u? I'm a little new to the MFP. :smile:
  • rmkorama
    rmkorama Posts: 232 Member
    I'll be a joiner today. :smile: My only "kid" has four feet and a tail and would be in heaven if I walked him 24 hours a day, so I can't blame any weight gain or lack of exercise on him.

    My weigh-in day is Friday, and I'll let ya'll know how things are looking. Today [a little pre-day check-in] wasn't looking so great, but heck, a lot can happen in two days, right?
  • anewpath
    anewpath Posts: 200
    What led y'all to start a topic about non-moms?

    we started this thread originally for women trying to lose weight that is not post-pregnancy weight. it seems that a lot of women on here are overweight due to having children, but we wanted to start a group for women who are overweight due to eating and poor health choices! there have actually been a few mothers to participate too because though they have children, the weight they are dealing with is not exactly post-pregancy since their children are grown or because they were overweight prior to having children. but the general idea is a thread for women who became overweight eating for one! :wink:

    Well, I have been eating for 1 for 35 years now so there is noone to blame but myself for my current weight. I just began this program so there is no weight loss to post as of yet. My biggest obstacle at the moment is "grazing" at night when I get home. My fiance works evenings so I am solo when I get home after the gym. I find that being honest and logging "everything" is the best way to decrease my grazing and what I graze on. I'm not getting any younger and this won't get any easier; I embrace this challenge that was created by years of neglect to my body.

    Good Luck Ladies!!
  • Jessifer123
    Jessifer123 Posts: 159
    I was part of the Non-Mom group before but was having trouble following the blog for some reason...glad to hear its back and will remain on the message board!!! Since the last time, I've been slacking a bit, but back to doing things right this week!!!
  • chanstriste13
    chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
    kudos to everyone for keeping to the high road! jess, just being back on the site is a huge step to getting everything back in order. anew, keep tabs on mfp and you will see losses happening! i'm halfway jived and halfway nervous because i've decided to revamp my c25k. i'm excited about it because i feel like i can *finally* accomplish week 4 and move on! i have reservations because in order to have the energy for c25k, i'm going to have to give up a couple of my classes which burn a lot more calories. i'm going to see if the change affects my weight loss or not, but i'm kind of anxious about it. anyhoo, happy thursday everyone!
  • fluffypbunny
    fluffypbunny Posts: 11 Member
    Very Cool ! I'm a non mom.... haven't weighed in this week yet, but I have my fingers crossed! :)

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  • bobspdx
    bobspdx Posts: 198 Member
    I am a non-mom but have lots of furry kids! I would love to join in!
  • Yarnpiggie
    Yarnpiggie Posts: 181
    I'll play too. I have a feeling this one is going to be a bad week. I have been sick with a cold and exercise has been hard to come by... food hasn't, however...lol

    I am officially down over 60 pounds since I started my journey.
  • albredera
    albredera Posts: 28
    i fit this group and would like to join!
    here my stats:
    SW on WII fit (11/17/09): 212
    SW on MFP (08/31/10): 187
    CW (11/10/10): 167.3

    what's next?
  • rmkorama
    rmkorama Posts: 232 Member
    Well, lessee. This morning I weighed in, and held steady from last week. So that's kind of a bummer.

    BUT, I still managed to take a walk before work every day this week, so that's pretty good. Even the days I was feeling tired/lazy/unmotivated, I still managed to get myself out there and walking. Plus, I managed to do an additional few minutes of exercise four days this week. It would have been five, but had technical difficulties. All in all, a pretty good week, though now I have to work on getting myself motivated to exercise this weekend.

    SW: 222
    CW: 207

    Cheers!
    Robyn
  • tracybarnhill
    tracybarnhill Posts: 124
    I am a NON-MOM - been trying to find a group that I can follow that isn't chasing kids around and trying to fit working out around your kids. My two kids are my gumbas...95lb Black Lab (Jake) and a 75lb pointer mix(Sampson). My black lab will run and pace me on our 2 mile journey. Tried sampson last night, and I ended dragging him home the last 1/2 mile. ANYWAYS....haven't weighed this week since I am kinda Carbo-loading for the 5K I am running tomorrow.... soooo


    I AM IN!!!!!!:heart:
  • ickybella
    ickybella Posts: 1,438 Member
    I weighed in today and am 1 pound higher than my last weigh in, which was 2 Fridays ago. Whoops. Frickin vacation. Anyway, I'm actually doing well because I gained a ton and have dropped most of it since I've been back. Never underestimate the damage one week can do. Glad we've got people joining, though it seems like very few of the originals have found us. New faces are nice though. :)

    Anyone else notice that Non-Mom kind of looks like Nom Nom? Sometimes I read it wrong, and it looks like we're part of the Nom Nom group. Hopefully we'll get a challenge going next week? Hope everyone is well.
  • chanstriste13
    chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
    I took a *day off* this week! It was hard, but on Wednesday, I did no activity - not even a walk. I just felt like I really needed a rest and I think it paid off. Thursday was supposed to be my metabolic training class, but since my husband was off, we went to the a park and I worked on c25k instead. As of next week, I'm planning on switching up my routine to include c25k consistently. I'm sort of nervous about this - I don't burn as many calories since it's only about 30 minutes vs. a full hour, but I think there are benefits in doing the program, so I'm going to give it a go and hope it doesn't adversely affect my weight loss. Keep your fingers crossed!

    Also, I finished up my 8-week chart at the gym today. <drumroll, please>

    I worked out 38 out of 40 planned workout days since September 24!!! Very pleased with myself!
  • epa422
    epa422 Posts: 1,009
    Whoops, just now saw the new thread.

    I can't remember what my starting weight was... I think 136.6, today I was at 133.4, so down 3.2. I only have 2-3 pounds to hit goal (as I hit 132 earlier this week, it just didn't stick). Looking forward to seeing more hits than the blog was getting. :smile:
  • epa422
    epa422 Posts: 1,009
    Bah, double post.
  • rmkorama
    rmkorama Posts: 232 Member
    I took a *day off* this week! It was hard, but on Wednesday, I did no activity - not even a walk. I just felt like I really needed a rest and I think it paid off. Thursday was supposed to be my metabolic training class, but since my husband was off, we went to the a park and I worked on c25k instead. As of next week, I'm planning on switching up my routine to include c25k consistently. I'm sort of nervous about this - I don't burn as many calories since it's only about 30 minutes vs. a full hour, but I think there are benefits in doing the program, so I'm going to give it a go and hope it doesn't adversely affect my weight loss. Keep your fingers crossed!

    Also, I finished up my 8-week chart at the gym today. <drumroll, please>

    I worked out 38 out of 40 planned workout days since September 24!!! Very pleased with myself!

    Awesome work! Keep it up!


    Also, I rather like the idea of being part of the NOM NOM group. That enough for a giggle a day.
  • Heidi716
    Heidi716 Posts: 135
    I like it! I'm down with Non-Moms! and Nom-Noms for that matter! Can't wait to see everyone's progress. I've also joined the 20lbs by Christmas although a bit late so since Christmas is 6 weeks away, my goal is to lose 12lbs by then! Good luck everyone!
  • anewpath
    anewpath Posts: 200
    I took a *day off* this week! It was hard, but on Wednesday, I did no activity - not even a walk. I just felt like I really needed a rest and I think it paid off. Thursday was supposed to be my metabolic training class, but since my husband was off, we went to the a park and I worked on c25k instead. As of next week, I'm planning on switching up my routine to include c25k consistently. I'm sort of nervous about this - I don't burn as many calories since it's only about 30 minutes vs. a full hour, but I think there are benefits in doing the program, so I'm going to give it a go and hope it doesn't adversely affect my weight loss. Keep your fingers crossed!

    Also, I finished up my 8-week chart at the gym today. <drumroll, please>

    I worked out 38 out of 40 planned workout days since September 24!!! Very pleased with myself!

    38 out of 40 is great!! I didn't workout yesterday. My co-worker's husband had a wreck so I started my morning bright and early at the hospital. He's doing good and went home thankfully. Anyway, dinner was the only meal I ate at home and did fine with it but I was over on my calories yesterday. I bought a new dining set so we picked it up yesterday and moved some furniture. Had to take a nap since I got going so early. I logged everything I ate yesterday, even the peppermint kiss I had with the glass of milk (and what I chugged from the carton :happy: ). I'm back on track today with eating right and I plan to head to the gym after work. More furniture to move tonight as well!!

    Does anyone do measurements or just go by weight?
  • blueelephant1212
    blueelephant1212 Posts: 100 Member
    well, i definitely qualify for this thread! i am not a mom but people keep asking me when i'm due... :( i'm not preggo, just have a fat gut. so, i'm guilty for over-eating for one and now look like i'm two. i'm almost to 200lbs and i want to get back down to a much healthier 160. i don't want to go overboard and be stick thin or look sickly. just healthy. that's what i want :D

    so yay for non-moms (and all moms) and lets get this party started! :glasses:

    CW 195
    GW 160 by May 6, 2011 (my bday)
    Mini-goal: be 183 by new years
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