10 pounds lighter and tighter by April - Support thread!

sellerskennington wrote: »

Amanda @huango‌ I live in Chelsea and work in Manhattan on 2nd Ave. We just moved her in August from Alabama and will be here for 3 years. Thankfully, I am able to steer from doughnuts! Whew!

Hi @sellerskennington‌ - I'm in Manhattan too! Live in Hell's Kitchen and work on 5th in midtown! Just moved about a yr ago from LA. Having to walk everywhere in the city has definitely helped me maintain a more healthy lifestyle! Keep up the awesome work!

I'll be 928 calories burned after tonight's stairs.
What I shoveled today (75minutes), AFTER my gym work-out. About to pass out...


This path is to our deck, from the side garage door.
Can't see the other half of our deck, behind that big mound on the Right:





This one for the dog we're adopting this Saturday, so that he can do his business.
So excited!!!
My daughter has been petitioning for a dog for over a year.
Our previous shar pei passed away from old age 6years ago. We are ready to love another one.





Can't see the bottom half of our swing set:




And we're supposed to get ~1-10 inches more this week.



@sellerskennington‌.
That's a lot of walking. Are you a nurse? or Walk to commute?
Absolutely: walking/working out will result in great need for fuel.
Make sure you drink a lot of water. Get really good protein to help you feel fuller.
Aim for AT LEAST half your body weight.
I shoot for 84+.


Amanda

Raven1968 wrote: »

Then I gained back 9 pounds. Very frustrating. Too much stress eating! I'm trying hard to focus on making this about being healthy and making the best nutrient rich choices. I've never yo yo dieted before but middle age the weight is just creeping up.
[...]
The hardest part for me seems to be portion control overeating and stress eating. AND I need to get more exercise in super busy working and being a mom makes like NO time. Have to figure that piece out.

Welcome! Try to find out what is stressing you most. Notice what your triggers are. What are you SAYING to yourself (thinking) at those moments? If you can break routine habits by noticing triggers and consciously changing your thoughts about those situations/whatever it is, then it might give you a handle on the stress eating.

One example of this that I have been doing is when I drive, I've noticed I've been getting a lot more agitated by drivers around me that are unsafe. In effect, I believe I'm attracting MORE unsafe drivers around me cause I'm always focused on that. NOW, when I see someone driving a little carelessly, I try to think "oh, there's a reminder that I should be driving safe" or "that person's lucky they cut in front of a safe driver like me".

I'm a big stress eater, too. I'm still working on changing thoughts about stress. Most recently I we presented with the idea of changing the WORDS I use to describe emotions (see: Anthony Robbins). For example, if I am stressed, my focus is on that emotion (and the reactions that come along with it, but maybe if I say "I'm tired" or "I'm procrastinating" or whatever the CAUSE of my stress is, then I am more empowered to do something about that (ie. take a break, or get to work!).

Hope that helps some way. Have a great day!

@Steph_135‌ thanks! Today the knee is killing me, but must not be lazy about the therapy if I want to be full force again!

Amanda, @huango‌ I drink over 1/2 my body weight daily. I drink 100+ daily. Should be doing 80oz. Not a nurse. I walk my kids to school (only a block away) than 4 more to subway and 2 from Grand Central to office. Then walk around office. Plus play with boys after school. Just moving lots to see if helps with Weightloss!

Hey, guess what?
It's snowing again.
And we're forecasted to get another 5-8 on Sunday and 10-12 on Monday.
So much shoveling!!! = burning more calories!!! ?yay?

Pro: had good control last night at GNO, only a few bites of the crab cakes, and no drinking. It was nice to see my girlfriends.

Pro: I got to take a nap today.
Was so tired waking up before 5am to get work done, prepping for my 11am concall, so all that kept me together was the joy of my 12noon nap.
BUT darn it: the dang telemarketer phone call woke me up.


--> Anyone getting push backs from friends/family about your goal of losing weight?

My gfs think I'm nuts to want to lose any weight.
They think I'm fine, just perfect for my height.

I'm SOOOO glad for this forum, because if I can't talk to my friends/family about my goal, I truly appreciate everyone here.

I know I'm a bit late but I would like to join. I need some motivation.

Height: 5' 4"
SW:147 lbs
CW: 147lbs
GW: (for this challenge) 137 lbs

I just started New Rules of Lifting For Women for the umpteenth time. I want to stick to it this time and finally get past stage 1. I also do a Run 10 k app, that I'm also starting over for the umpteenth time but need motivation to stick to it this time. So those will be my work outs. Lift 3 days a week; Run 3 days a week.

Wishing everyone luck!

When do we weigh in?

I'm in! I've been losing weight for 7 years now and I'm ready for that last push to get to my final goal.

Age 37, Height 5'3"

SW: 230
CW: 138
GW: 130
SGW: 120

You guys are inspiring!

Yay: no more cutting for 17days!!! I'm reseting at maintenance until 2/23Monday, so I don't feel deprived, like I'm dieting FOREVER!!!

So at maintenance, I should be able to improve my heavy lifting.
My numbers have been very sad and going down = discouraging.
Focusing on my arms/shoulders for the next 2 weeks, since I'll be wearing a strapless gown to the cancer fundraiser on 2/14Saturday.

Last night was 36days w/out night-time snacking. <<<---- totally one of the ways my "dieting" is working this time.
I used to consume 100-1000 calories with each night snacking, 95% on WASTED low-nutrient food.

I've pre-logged some treats for the next 2 weeks:
- whoopie pie
- Boston creme donut
- corn beef hash w/ eggs
- champagne
- brownies
- noodles



Welcome newbies.
Come share your highlights and lowlights/what you'll be focusing on.
Like @faelight‌ said: You can do this! GAME ON!


@meglettuce‌ : "to lose the most body fat %"
HOW are you doing that?
What program(s) are you doing?

That's my main focus also. Would love to learn new tips/ideas.


@Steph_135‌ "eat when I am actually hungry"
You know what you need to do.
YOU can do it!!!

"I haven't eaten any foods that I'm sensitive to"
WTG!
Do you often follow Paleo, since it's no starch/dairy?
What kinds of recipes do you have?
I did Paleo for 5weeks and got some great recipes.

Aww- my post got cut off!

I wanted to say congrats to all those who have lost! So many lbs are GONE!!!

Happy Friday!

I'm Down 3 lbs in 2 weeks! I tweaked my back last week so have been taking it easy on the strength training and doing more cardio than I usually do.....
Evening snacking still happening, but tracking everything and keeping it within allowed calories.....