T.H.E (Trying Hard Everyday) Team.. new thread :0)

Count Me In!!
I don't have a weight loss goal, just want to be healthier & look better than I do. Yes, I would like to lose the amount of weight that is on my ticker (below) but will accept anything as long as the scale is going down.
My last recorded weight: 247.5 lbs on 02/25/11

The link in the old one didn't work... but I found you anyway! :-D I hope everyone else finds us too!!!!!

Yay New People! Welcome and Good Luck with your goals, I hope we can help you in your journey!

Howdy Gals,

It's so nice to see more than two posts after 24 hours!

Let's make this thread a little fun AND challenging! Good reminder about the water, Lulu...so let's CHALLENGE ourselves to get in our 8 (at least 68 ounces) of water each day. Remember, we get some water from other food sources, vegetables, fruits, etc...but other foods SUCK water from us...like caffeine and alcohol. And don't forget to add more water when you exercise...because hopefully your sweating!

I joke, saying my water drinking is about the only GOOD thing I do for myself. I have a 56 oz insulated container with a lid and straw. I fill it with ice before I leave for work, then fill it when I get there. It's on my desk all day for me to sip as needed, and often I refill it. To make it a little tastier add a dollop of pure lemon or lime juice! Post when you can your hints and progress.

Blue, there was a quote on my facebook page from a friend...let's see if I can remember it...Focus on the goal, not the steps it takes to get there. If you keep your eye on that goal, the steps will come naturally. Something like that. I hope we get to see you again this week.

Lulu, I read or heard on TV that Thyroid issues are on the rise, especially among women. I remember when I was a kid (just a couple of years ago... ) we would use the excuse that our thyroid was acting up, if we couldn't lose weight...and doctors claimed NOT! Another was, "my metabolism has slowed" and again the doctors said...NOT. Oh yeah...and PMS was all in our heads!!!!!! Makes one wonder what else they'll finally believe to be true we've been claiming for centuries. I'm glad they found a "weigh" to help you.

HI EMMA!!!! Are you getting your homework done? Hang in there...you're doing great.

Deb, how far do you live from your job? I live about two blocks...up hill both ways and this time of year snow up to my, well knees right now. Contrats on the 18's! I'm there in the higher end brands (Penney's ) but still in 20 to 22 in the cheap stuff (JMS and Roamans). That's fine...I don't want to spend a lot of money on clothes when I'm like this.

Anita... drop in more often...even for a quick hello...we MISS you!

Shawna, I hope things go okay for you two.

Weekends are usually low calories days, if we aren't going anywhere. I sleep in, have a brunch of sorts and an early dinner, so it's sometimes an effort to get in 1200 calories. I made a delicious yogurt parfait for my "snack" today. Had something similar at the resort last weekend for breakfast. Mine wasn't as sweet, but still it hit the spot!

Monday's my day off and I have a TON of sewing projects to do. Should have done them today, but listened to NASCAR (yeah...Jeff Gordon won!) and cleaned up one of my email accounts. Also ordered a Notebook computer. Soon I'll be chatting with you while nestled in my comfy recliner instead of this old rickety office chair.

Happy Losing...Vicki...*Ü*

PS, the above is on the old post, too. Welcome Mandy, Wise and Dreamer. Ooooh, late night snacking...one of my bugaboos too, Mandy. We can fight it, together!

Count me in too! I am having a lot of trouble lately with no real support team. This sounds great!!!

SW: 270
CW 268
GW: 180

great!!! Welcome everyone! Chat it up!!!
VIcki, thank you, I am sooo frustrated! Now we are alike SCREW it lets just ugrade big time and get out of here... I am looking at a 2 br loft townhome in mountlake terrace that has a garage included!! It's 50$ more than what our apt raised it to so it is soo worth the upgrade. We will see. :-D Thank you for the kind words!

I am so happy so many people have joined us!!
Vicki is so wonderful! She posts to everyone every time. So sweet!

Is this coincidence or are most the people in this thread from Washington?? I think I've seen at least 4!!

Yes Amber there are 4 from Washington.Are you from here too LOL. Cyndi is from Vancouver, I am from Des Moines, Shawnalee is North of Seattle I think, Vicki is on the other side of the mountains. We are the fat cats of WA LOL Cyndi and I are friends in real life not just here. I'd love to meet Shawnalee and Vicki!

Welcome mischaplin, pammie and mandy . Tell us about yourself!

Today it was snowing like crazy when I had my break at work so I didn't walk today. I sure missed it. It clears my head and refreshes me to keep working. Maybe I will get a walk in this afternoon. Gonna log my food and get back to work I am home for lunch. Have a great day!

Deb

I'm originally from the Olympia area, but have been living up in Bellingham for the last 5 years. Actually the first 2 of those years is when i gained all my weight (stupid college!!) actually stupid me lol.

And I'm trying really hard today!! I have been having migraines for the last few weeks but today it was messing with my vision and making me throw up =(. all i want to do is eat fatty comfort food but i haven't!!! I'm resting through too so not much exercise =(

ANOTHER WA PAL! This is great! I freaking LOVE this state, and nothing will ever change my mind. Except maybe the cost of housing! JK That is biased due to my current experience. Welcome to the thread, there are some fun and wonderful ladies here!
Deb I would love to meet you too one day! One day! Maybe we all could go to great wolf lodge and show off our new hot bods hahahhhahaha

Sorry about your migraines Amber. I get them too. I hate when they make you throw up. Try some caffeine. It helps sometimes. I also found that an ice pack helps too. I was amazed that ice helped.

I graduated from Olympia High a hundred years ago. I spent the weekend in Olympia weekend before last with my parents. It's changed so much. My mom drove me past the school and I hardly recognized it.

College is a common place for girls to gain weight. They are out from under their parents thumb. They do what they want when they want, and some even start to drink. All that puts on the pounds. Don't beat yourself up over it. Just recognize it and go from there. Try hard to keep some good snacks around so when you are tempted you have something good to snack on.

Deb

I agree- caffeine. Could also be dehydration OR lack of rest. Try all of the above plus a hot bath! Feel better!

Hi there. I just found MFP earlier this month and am LOVING it. I've been participating in the 30 Day Shred (Jillian Michaels workout) and it's amazing how much that extra commardrie helps! I'm on Day 8 of the 30 day challenge with them. :flowerforyou: I'd sure love to join your group.

Howdy Gals!

I had a GREAT day off. DH stayed in his Man Room getting the Harley's race ready and I sewed my little heart away, and watched (or listened) to my very own shows! The bikes are ready to roar (when the snow goes away and it warms up, and my project for our Alaskan fisherman friend is alllll done! And just in time to take in a yoga class! Water intake hmmm, 4 x 28 oz cups = Yeeowza 112 ounces!

I made a spaghetti pie, Deb. So good. Can't mess up spaghetti (much). Good for your 4 glasses of water. Trust me, if you keep it up your body WILL get used to it and you won't be running to the girls room nearly as often. Water is the best way to wash out the toxins we take in by eating, breathing and what absorbs through our skin. AND, my dear, you are already HOT, and yes your body WILL be HOT too.

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Lulu...I want Wii Dance! I don't know why...I feel like the biggest clutz with the simple step routine in Wii Fit. I'd probably fall and hurt myself. You're lucky to have Hubby play too! My DH would think it beneath him (no comment). Good job with your water!

It's kind of cool to have so many Washingtonians here, Amber. I grew up in (I mean got tall in) Bellevue when it was a quiet bedroom community of about 13,000. My parents now live in Anacortes, not too far from your neck of the woods. I now live in Twisp (Methow Valley...Winthrop is our "tourist town" 10 miles north) with a population of about 990 (if Heather hasn't had her baby yet). I truly hope your headaches go away.

Hi Sis....yes MFP is about the best I've ever used. My health coach is trilled I found something that keeps me motivated....and it's not just the site....it's the support RIGHT HERE! I checked your home page here and your goal of doing one full push up made me LOL&ROF. I'd like to just get down on the floor and get back up without grunting and passing gas!

Hey there MissC...we are nothing BUT support here...oh and good friends, too. We don't ask much...just drink your water :laugh:

How's the house hunting, Shawna. Man, I can't imaging looking for a new home, work and plan a long term commitment with your SO!

Danielle...introduce yourself! We're here for you...and about all those skinny friends? Pfft. I live in the Cross Country Ski Capital west of the Mississippi; EVERYBODY here is skinny AND wears spandex beautifully! I don't X country ski because I'm fat...I just don't like playing in the cold (my mama raised me well). BUT I can probably X-stitch most of them under the table!

Lunch is packed, breakfast is mixed and my clothes are ready for tomorrow. Time for some much needed beauty sleep!

Happy Losing...Vicki...*Ü*

Hi all, I didnt get a chance to tell you all about myself.
I am 29 from england UK.

I have app 25lbs to lose, due to a good couple of years of serious pigging out.
I am on slim fast diet atm, but hoping after about 4 weeks I can gradually change my diet and swap the shakes for foods!
I am using the hakes simply to take my mind off food, so I dont have to obsess over what I am going to eat every meal time! just to give me a kick start really.
Think that combined with the 8 pints of water I am drinking a day is definately giving me a detox, I am another one who has hardly left the little girls room the last 2 days lol.

I have joined up with two of my friends and starting tommorow we are going to do an exercise dvd in her front room 3 times a week
Should be interesting as I am seriously unfit! lol

Great to be hear, look fwd to us all supporting each other in our up hill climb to downsize!
Have a good all.:D x

I found the new thread.. Hello everyone..


Are we ready to get this started?? I am...

I am so proud of myself for walking even in bad weather. I have walked in the rain and in the snow. I am usually one to stay inside but right now I am just sticking to a routine. I am really proud of me!!!I've been on MFP for 2 months solid and I've been walking 5 days a week 30 minutes a day since Jan 17th. For me to stick with something more than a few days is a miracle!! Now if I can get myself to drink water every day like I am supposed to and give up soda!!! One step at a time I guess.

Emma, I hated school so it's ok to complain. I complain about Mike a lot and no one has told me to shut up...so honey you complain all you want to!!!! Sorry your mom is sick. I hope she gets well soon. Wash your hands good after contact with her so you don't get sick. During finals, just take one day at a time and don't stress yourself out. Make sure to have lots of good snacks around for study time so you don't blow it and eat bad things cause you are stressed!

Miss Anita...I love you dear, but I got this started 2 months ago LOL You need to catch up!! I"m glad you are on board. I missed you. I am hoping to lose at least 4 lbs this month. I am at a plateau right now and it is driving me nuts. I can't exercise any more than I am right now other than to maybe try to walk more. I may start walking to work soon. I hate the gas prices. I don't know what else to do to try to get my weight loss a boost to get that 4 lbs off. I am already eating about 1000-1150 calories. If I go lower MFP yells at me for starving myself.

Cyndi if you're not counting calories any more what are you doing to lose???? Help us out. Give us some ideas. I found out today a friend lost 70lbs recently over about 8 mts and I am going to contact her and see how.

Misschaplin: how long are you going to do the slimfast shakes before you go back to food? are you eating any of their snack bars? Or just shakes only? Hopefully together we can all lose 25 lbs and be happy campers. I have 33 to go to my first goal.

utahsis: tell us about yourself. What are your challenges??

For the new ones...My name is Debbie I am 52 yrs old with 4 grown kids, 1 grand daughter and 1 grand child on the way. I am single and a pharmacy technician. I've been heavy all my adult life and I am sick of it. I want to lose weight and feel hot and find me a man to spend the rest of my life with. I recently thought I had found the love of my life but he decided to try to work on his marriage. He is separated. He really broke my heart. So I vent about him here. Sorry if I bore you with it, but this is still a fresh hurt for me. I am on face book and I live there on my time off from work so anyone who wants to add me feel free. I love to chat and will be glad to talk to you when you need it. My name on face book is Debbie Mickel.

Have a great night all. Hugs to you all and good luck on losing!

Deb