Looking to lose 100+ pounds... the healthy way!
shirayne
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Hi there, I'm 42 and looking to lose 100+ pounds (made it to 80 pounds 3 years ago and then gained half of it back) but I want to do it the "right" and learn how to "eat to live, not live to eat". I am addicted to food... it's my own personal brand of drug and I am looking for people who want lose weight eating healthy and tasty foods. I would love to share tips and tricks you've found work for you. I love looking at people's daily diaries and seeing wonderful sounding meals that are filling but still satisfy your hunger. I am tired of being obsessed with food and although I realize that right now that obsession is a necessity (I need to plan things out or I end up making excuses for eating the wrong things), I eventually want to know instinctively what's ok to eat and what's not ok to eat. I'm not saying a doughnut once in a while as a treat isn't "ok"... but I don't want to spend my precious calories on crap all the time. If you're looking for a friend who is willing to support you in your successes and even more so in your "ooopses", add me and let's do this!
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You can SO do this! If I can, YOU can! Feel free to add me!
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Hiya! I'm right there with ya, one day at a time, you can do this.
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I'll add you!!0
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So what does everyone have planned for Valentine's Day dinner? We're having steak and roasted brussel sprouts and a modified version of fettuccine alfredo with scallops. Going to be eating very light until then to save up my calories but my goal tonight is to really listen to my body and stop eating when I'm full. I'll use all the techniques I can think of... putting down utensils between bites, cutting and then switching my fork to the other hand, drinking water before and during... all to see if I can start working on my self-control! 0
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Hi... You are welcome to add me!
I started my journey in September and have since lost 53lbs. I need to lose at least 77 more, and potentially more after that (depending on how I feel, look, etc.). I feel like I've learned a lot in the last few months, and am happy to help share and encourage. It's great that you want to do this the healthy way, and tackle this mentally and emotionally as well.
We had our valentine's stuff yesterday, but tonight we are having chicken breast topped with passata and light cheese, along with homemade chips ( potato cut into fry/chip shape and sprayed with low cal spray and baked), along with some fresh veg. I hope you enjoy your dinner!-1 -
Hello! Feel free to add me although I don't always eat the best things as long as it fits. For valentine's day I'm going to olive garden and am going to have baked tilapia and shrimp with white wine sauce, so I'm seriously looking forward to it!
Haha I do all those techniques too, but sometimes I just have to chow down! lol0 -
Hi everyone! What a great thread
I hit my goal and lost 51 pounds and over 60 inches in 2014. I have another 100 pounds to lose so would love to support and be supported by anyone else on this journey! I'm positive, active and always willing to help
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@zoomtech16 I hear ya!!! Chowing down is unfortunately an art I've mastered! LOL0
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It's basically the liquid from tomatoes. It's great to add some tomato taste, garlic, and herbs to for a healthy pasta sauce. I live in the UK but I see you're in Canada (your diary had Tims in it). I'm from Canada originally ( Hamilton) so I'm super jealous of your access to Horton's! I know that in some grocery stores you can buy passata there, although it might be harder to find.
Whereabouts are you in Canada?0 -
@shirayne I am new here too and I also have over 100 pounds to lose. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 18 months ago and I have degenerative disc disease. Working out is very tricky for me but I will be successful! Add me and let's go on this journey together! 0
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@LovingLife_Erin: I'm just outside of downtown Ottawa! I will admit that I'm addicted to Timmies... I miss having breakfast there but I'm finding awesome replacements! Thanks for the info on Passata. I'll have to check out the stores and see if anyone carries it.
@racomunale09: Welcome to the thread! It's hard enough to lose weight without the added challenges you're dealing with but it sounds like you're motivated and that puts you half way there already! Looking forward to getting through this with you! Also, when I was here last time, I started a thread about fitness but I used to set a weekly challenge that was entertaining as much as it got your heart rate up. For example, one week we had to do 25 jumping jacks a day but they had to be done in a public place at least twice during the week. Well let me tell you... people roared at the different stories that came out. It was hilarious! I may just have to do that again.
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Hello, you can count me in. Adding you. I am on a mission to lose about 70 pounds. For the past four months I have definitely changed the way I approach my day. I love food. Find new ways to make clean eating a pleasurable part of my life. I have lost 18 pounds so far. Long way to go. I would love to be part of this.0
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Welcome to the thread @shreyashiganguly! Great job so far and we're all in this together!0
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Thank you @shirayne. So far these are the things that I have changed. They definitely have made the difference.
- Wake up and sleep around the same time every day (even on weekends).
- Eat at fairly regular times; multiple small meals about every 3 hours.
- I use an activity tracker.
- Keep my meals protein rich.
- I avoid added sugars. Read food labels very carefully.
- I have stopped having sugary soda drinks. (This is the only no-no for me).
- I eat home-made 80% of the time. The other times I do not sweat it. Since I mean to work this way for the rest of my life.
- I do a weakly meal prep. Makes clean eating for the week easy.
- I drink water as much as 3.5 litres/day.
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Meant: I do a weekly meal prep. Makes clean eating for the week easy.
Tsk tsk.0 -
I've started meal prepping as well. At least where lunches are concerned. My crock-pot has become my best friend. I've found low calorie but higher nutritional value recipes that I'm tweaking to make them work for me. I make them on Sundays and then split them into portions right away before putting them in the fridge. I do the same for breakfasts. By Friday, I must admit I'm tired of eating the same thing five days in a row... but if it works it works! 0
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Hi
I also have a goal to loose around 70 lbs. I totally resonate with your thoughts about struggling to eat right and then eating the wrong things due to lack of planning. One thing I have learnt is that the best way to eat healthy is to cook the meals yourself. I have stopped ordering out, even when I am tired after and feel too drained to cook. I make a quick salad or a boiled egg and toast. Please feel free to add me and I would be happy to share my meal plans with you.
Best of luck in your journey.
Regards
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Hey Nitasha! Thanks for joining the thread! I'd love to hear more about your plans and the different meals you've "concocted". I'm always on the lookout for variety! 0
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Hello~ I am really new here~ like 3 days in :-). I am intending to lose 110# and am very determined! I have enjoyed your threads:-) I have cut out Mountain Dew after a 2 decade love affair! That was huge for me! I hate vegetables and really have to be creative to get them in! I am trying!0
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I need to lose 85 pounds (I've already lost 15). Feel free to send a friend request.0
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Welcome jostamer and bmaison! Cutting out soda is super hard when you're as used to it as adding salt to food or breathing air. The fact that you've cut it out is a tremendous achievement! As for vegetables, have you heard of the "Sneaky Chef"??? She has a series of cookbooks that are filled with recipes that allow you to "hide" vegetables inside food that tastes great! You should check them out and see if any work for you! 0
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Hello everyone! I have over 100 to lose. I started this journey at the beginning of November. I am down 27 lbs so far. I break up my weight loss goals into 25 lb increments. So I'm working on my 2nd 25. I use a fitbit for daily motivation. I also have picked a monthly challenge the past three months. 1st month squats, 2nd crunches, this month a plank one. I'm up to 70 sec so far. So hard! I eat healthy. I tried counting calories this month and found it stresses me out. So I check my calories on meals I'm not sure of a f use the 15 min I was spending logging calories doing extra exercise. I also use Plexus slim. First time I have used anything like that. Five years ago I lost 75 lbs with just exercise and healthy eating. Now with a toddler I don't have 10 hours a week to spend in the gym. My body takes a lot to burn off calories. Would love more friends who are working hard at becoming healthier and happier!!0
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Welcome Danielle! The way your splitting out your goals is awesome! Smaller goals help me too. I get to celebrate my successes more often!
To everyone, I've just put on a crock-pot full of vegetable goodness! I'm making a corn chowder for my lunches this week! The recipe indicates that it's about 170 calories per serving but I'm modifying it a little. I'm using 2% milk instead of skim (my nutritionist has cautioned me against low fat and fat free food items... they are more processed than their higher fat counterparts) and I'm adding a can of rinsed black beans for some extra "ooompf" and "keepyourbellyfulllonger" goodness!
Once it's done, I'll let you know exactly how many calories it comes out to and if any of you want the recipe, I'll send it your way!0 -
Please add me...your opening statement totally resonates with me. I am working towards a 100lb weight loss and strengthened core. I REALLY need help with new, nutritious & affordable menus!0
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To lose 100lbs I would be a healthy weight.. Just have a hard time staying on track.. I eat fast food all the time and I love sweets I'm trying to make a lifestyle change it's very hard0
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i am always looking for new friends. i love the added support..tips and just someone i can talk with that others in my life may no understand... add me if u would like a new friend 0
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I agree..... I need/want to lose 110 lbs. I am a food addict. I like food and I don't know when to quit. I started this app about a wk and a half ago. It's amazing once I started to log what I was eating. I have cut back and hope this works for me. Feel free to add me we can encourage each other,-1
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Looking to lose about 55lbs. I am just shy of 6 months post Partum - down 45lbs...buttttttt I enjoyed lots of treats while pregnant and gained far too much weight. Anyone - feel free to add me! Love making new friends to keep me motivated and focused!0
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Hello, I am 33 and 100 pounds overweight. I am restarting my journey. My biggest challenge is staying positive and motivated.
My current goal is to lose 2 pounds by February 22nd (Baby steps) Would love to be added and share in other's journeys to better health! 0
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