Looking for those who have 100 + to lose

Hello and Happy Weightloss Wednesday! I did not get to curves last night as my work meeting just kept going and going. tonight I am stopping right after work though. Just thought I would check in real quick but I am off to lunch. I will check in later though.

Hi Everyone!
I would love to join this group!! I just started my new change in life to be happier and healthier on Friday! Its really sad to know that I'm the heaviest person I know. I don't want to be that person anymore. Its scary just thinking that. I weighed in on Friday at 297 lbs. I'm 5'9'' I would love to be back in the one hundreds! I'll even take 199 at this point! I have a great husband who supports me but he is at a healthy weight. I don't think he understands the frustration of being heavy and unhealthy. (although he tries to play it off as if he does) So I'm looking for others who do truly know how hard it can be. I've been looking at your trackers and I'm in amazement that it can be done! You all are my inspiration to move forward and to keep my head up even when at times I feel like there is no hope! So ty! For sharing your weight loss stories and giving me courage to battle this war that has gone on for far to long! Hope to make some great friends in my journey here.. :happy:

Good evening and welcome new posters! We would love to have you here. Yes PirateJenny, I had trouble meeting my minimum calories when I first started because I obsessed about everything I put in my mouth. I double checked everything. It made it really hard to "live" my life. I really put food first in every thought. I was spending as much time thinking about food as I used to spen eating food which meant I was still letting food control my life. i decided I wasn't going to let food do that to me anymore. So, now I spend time on Sunday planning, and portioning 5 breakfasts and lunches and snacks that can be taken to work for the week. Also, 6 dinners for the week. I try to make all of the breakfasts between 250 to 350 calories. Lunches 300 to 400 and dinners about the same as lunches. that leaves room for some snacks and I don't have to think about it for the rest of the week.

DonaGail- thats a tough one to call because I bet you are carrying heavy packages as well. I would maybe try to keep track of about how much time you are spending doing the walking, lifting and adding it as circuit training (I think I saw that in the exercise database).

so, I have to take care of my cats food, water, litter (yuck) before bed.
Happy losing,
Staci

Good morning my Thursday Thin Thinkers.

overit- you know I believe you are right. If Dona put in her job as active it should be calculated into her calorie goal.

I really noticed how exercising affects me last night. I got home from my zumba class and the endorphins had kicked in so I had all the energy in the world. Of course the bad thing is that it was at 9pm. So there I was wide awake when I should have been thinking about going to bed. Maybe I need to reconsider going back to the earlier class.

So how is everyone doing on their water consumption? Are we all getting all of our water in this week?

I better get back to work. Happy losing,
Staci

ohhhh, Ovrit, I think youre right!
Its been extra work in the snowstorm, so i was thinking it counted extra. hmmmm

Thanks to all of those who replied. While I knew intellectually that I was not alone in obsessing about keeping within (or below) a calorie count it is very helpful to hear other people's stories. I just need to remind myself that this is a process and I am not going to go about it perfectly from day one.

I am going to try the suggestion about planning my meals on Sunday and then following through for the rest of the week. One of the problems I have had with keeping my calorie count high enough is being vegetarian and allergic to many foods. I eat vegetables and fruits for most meals not being able to add most dairy and some grains makes it hard to tip the calorie count higher without feeling like you've consumed an entire garden. Planning my meals will help me add beneficial fats and small amounts of higher calorie items and to stay conscious of skipping meals.

I have been keeping up with my water consumption, along with a variety of green and herbal teas water is all I drink. Unfortunately, due to that I feel like I have to pee every 5 minutes. Hopefully my body will reach an equilibrium and I can stop the mad dashes to the loo.

I have also been good about going to the gym, sticking to a 600 calorie per workout goal and adding small additional activities (stairs instead of elevator, walking the dog daily etc.) to boost daily caloric expenditure. After being unable to go to the gym for so long I had forgotten how good a workout can make you feel. I just need to get over my embarrassment of being the largest woman there, I live in a small college community and the majority of my fellow gym patrons are very young, slender and fit.

This is really hard for me to share, but here goes:

CW: 273
Height: 5' 7"
GW: 125-130
I hope with my current plan to lose about 1-2 pounds a week, keeping into account natural peaks and valleys in conventional weight loss through better diet and increased exercise.

I have not started to weigh myself regularly, but will soon. I just did not want to derail myself over disappointment if I did not drop weight in the first two weeks. When I start I will share.

Kind thoughts to you all.

Additional thanks for letting me get this out in a forum, I am not always this "me" oriented, I promise!

overit, Ready2lose4ever and StaciO:

Warmest thanks for your words. You all sound like amazing, strong and beautiful women; just the kind our community needs!

overit: Special congratulations on your great week!

Ready2lose4ever: I have the same mantra going through my head when I am red-faced and sweating away on the elliptical in my baggy sweats and ponytail surrounded by skinny (not hating, more power to them) women with inexplicably perfect make-up. Did I mention this is a college town? The gym has a tendency to look like a singles bar, which makes me giggle and probably look insane as well as overweight.

StaciO: I know this sounds odd, but I just tried kale chips and they are really tasty. There are tons of recipes on the web right now but here is the basic gist:

One large bunch of kale with center stem removed cut or torn into uniform pieces. It is also okay to use bagged, pre-washed and cut kale, one pound bag.
Small amount of olive oil (just enough to coat, about one scant tablespoon, it's okay to use less, I have and they still come out great).
Do not salt until they are baked.

325 degree oven
Make sure the kale is VERY dry, place single layer on a baking pan or silicone pat.
Cook about 15-20 minutes or until crisp, just test with a fork or finger. The kale will still be bright green. If it browns entirely it will be slightly bitter.

Toss with whatever savory ingredients taste good to you. Small amounts of finely grated Parmesan or asiago cheese, sea salt mixed with chili powder, garlic salt etc.

You can also crunch it up into flakes and use it as a topping for popcorn, boosting the nutrients but adding very little to the calories.

They are VERY crisp and just salty enough to satisfy a potato chip craving. Kale is also very low calorie and packed with nutrients. One packed cup (100 g) of raw kale is about 40 calories, slight less or more depending on the variety. The total calories for the chips is dependent on the amount of oil and type of flavoring.


Happy Friday to all.

I'm glad you posted this I'm new as well and I want to lose 125 lbs I have lost 11 lbs so far but I weigh in tomorrow so that'll change  this site has really helped so far seeing all the people who have succeeded is really motivational! Best of luck ! We can do it!





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My name is Patti and I have 143 lbs to lose and I am going to be successful this time. Any tips and support would be really appreciated.

Ready2lose4ever:

It sounds like the weight gain might be temporary due to fluid retention. If that is the case, don't beat yourself up. I know how disheartening the little setbacks at the scale can be, but it sounds like you have a good plan, a lot of knowledge and the dedication to make it work.

Just to share a small struggle: My partner and I got invited to a Super Bowl party by one of his co-workers. I have decided not to go because I have work to do (I am in the middle of a large research project) but also because I am not ready for bowls of chips and dip, beer, high-fat hors d’oeuvres and desserts. He know I am busy and does not mind going alone, but I am really looking forward to a point where these situations don't scare the bejeebers out of me.

Hi Lexie and Patti!

Congratulations for getting off to a great start!

It's finally warming up today and a little sunny so I am going to take the dog out for a nice long hike in the hills.

Have a wonderful Saturday everyone!