Looking to lose 100+ pounds... the healthy way!

I was thinking about getting of those fitbits, or some other type. I just wasn't sure how effective they were. Does anyone know if they work in wooded areas where cell phones are lycky to get service? They are connected right?

i have found myself getting very frustrated lately. January was a good month..i lost about 2 lbs a week..this month..crap..i will admit i had some bad days where i made poor choices but for the most part i stayed on track and i have seemed to have hit a plateau or something. .. not losing anything now .. i didnt think u hit plateaus this early in the game.. i am bad when it comes to the scale when i dont see it move i get discouraged and start to question why i am putting all this effort in and for what? i need some motic

niclan13 wrote: »

i have found myself getting very frustrated lately. January was a good month..i lost about 2 lbs a week..this month..crap..i will admit i had some bad days where i made poor choices but for the most part i stayed on track and i have seemed to have hit a plateau or something. .. not losing anything now .. i didnt think u hit plateaus this early in the game.. i am bad when it comes to the scale when i dont see it move i get discouraged and start to question why i am putting all this effort in and for what? i need some motic

It's so freakin' hard, isn't it? But maybe you need to stop seeing the # on the scale as your Approval Rating. (I'm bad if the number goes up or doesn't change; I'm good if it goes down) Start looking at NSV's as more important and make them your goal. I (re)started this journey by changing my breakfast to a healthy meal. Then, I wanted to include lunch the following week. A week later or so, I was wanting to incorporate dinner. I'm finding I do better with slow changes. The scale has only moved a few pounds, but I'm happy with the choices I'm making (NSV's) about eating and exercising, and I find that I'm appreciating myself. I like the fact that I'm happy even though the scale has moved very little. I find it progressive and I'm confident I'll start to see more progress with the scale-- it's just not my focus.

You can beat this! Be kind to yourself! Don't give up!

I would love for people in this thread to add me. I lost 80 pounds about two years ago and then slowly gained it all back, stress eater. I have recently starting getting local support as well as online friends. I plan to succeed in my lifestyle change this time, and must do that in order to be here for my family. I have set a goal of doing a dream trip tied in with a 5k in November. Who will friend me and help support as I support each of you?!?!?!

I've lost 66 pounds in five months since I gave birth to my daughter in September. I still have a ways to go, but eating healthy and meal prepping is what is getting me through this. I'm a blog foodie now! I also love food and I find new blogs every day with interesting yummy meal prep ideas. One of my favorites is fitmencook.com. check it out! Good luck!

Look at all the new posts!! Welcome everyone. To answer the fitbit question it works wherever you are. You just to sync via Bluetooth on your smart phone or sync it to your computer. But the fitbit itself tracks without an Internet connection.

Due to my work schedule this week I haven't gotten to get an early workout in. I miss it! So much easier to get going in the morning and keep the momentum when I start early. Still makes my way down the weight loss ladder. And feeling stronger. I love that!
How is everyone else doing? It's Wednesday and sometimes people's drive to eat better and exercise more starts to fade midweek.

We're getting MORE snow today. Another 8 inches to the 100 we already have...no joke! I love snow, but the work of removing it is getting old!

Mid-week and I thought I'd step on the scale because I've been doing well. Ehhhhhh. Bad idea. I'm up by a pound. I know weight fluctuates, but I've been feeling good about how I've been doing. I was hoping to see that "goodness" reflected by the number on the scale. I shouldn't have gone down that alley of thinking. My well-being is not reflected by that number. I am making progress by making disciplined choices hour by hour. NSV's are where it's at. I refuse to be discouraged. (or how about I'm working at refusing to be discouraged...)
NSV's for the day so far:
This morning I've had a good breakfast (although a little low in cals...need to have snack later), I've exercised, and I've put together a good lunch. I've already had 3 cups of water, too.

Onward!

@2run2ski‌ Way to go keeping your thoughts positive after a disappointment.

danielle7577 wrote: »

@2run2ski‌ Way to go keeping your thoughts positive after a disappointment.

Thank you for the encouragement. Truly, it helps me!

I am also looking to lose at least 100 pounds. I would be very happy with losing 130 pounds. I have a number of back issues, including degenerative disc disease, 5 bulging discs, 2 dessicated discs, a floating disc fragment, a synovial cyst in the L4, SI joint dysfunction and a spur in the neck. I also have psoriatic arthritis. I am working on an exercise program, it seems to work if I do 2 days exercise then a day off, tonight I will go to water aerobics, tomorrow water zumba. I go to the YMCA and get in the pool and walk laps and do exercises. It seems to be easier to do the exercise in water. I also go to yoga occasionally, and my instructor helps me adapt the routine to my needs. I am also reading a book called The Beck Diet Solution and following the program. I find my problem with weight loss always comes down to my own thoughts, so I am trying this cognitive therapy program along with using My Fitness Pal. My sister in law has agreed to be my diet coach so I have someone to talk to and get advice from. This whole thing seems a bit daunting to me, but I just read today's section in the book and it says to set a goal for 5 pounds, achieve it, celebrate, and set one for the next 5. That should help, if I set a large goal, it will seem forever until I see any results. I was hoping to find a support community on here too!

How was everyone's Wednesday? Mine was pretty good. Even included a nap. But still got an hour of cardio in, plus a plank and a wall a 2 minute wall sit. Hit 20,000 steps on my fitbit too!