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

trailgirl777 wrote: »

I share the information in hopes, her message will touch someone else. http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame

OMG, this was amazing, inspiring, and... just perfect. Thank you SO much trailgirl!

I had a similar experience although much smaller streak....my thought was i entered the data after midnight on an earlier time zone than mine

bcedl1982 wrote: »

Went into the city last night for dinner. Read that @rainandwood93 had looked up a restaurant menu online to plan her day before going out so I did the same. Turned out great! Had fun & ate delicious food & woke up this morning without a "food hangover"!

Nice plan! I'm going to have to do that. Congrats, glad you enjoyed yourself!

sarahlynn78 wrote: »

@MischelM - I am journaling my weight loss in my planner. I plan my meals and exercise for each day and also list my daily goals in the planner portion. There are note pages in the back. I am using those to keep track of monthly weight loss goals, miscellaneous goals (like fitness milestones or reaching certain clothing sizes) and measurements. I'm also keeping track of new recipes I try - the name, where I found it (which cookbook or website) and then rating it. I think it will be fun to look back at it as time goes on.

I love the idea of your planner... I've been thinking about using one myself. I am also back on MFP after having lost 60lbs but gaining about 50 back. :-(

ptkat28 wrote: »

I am fairly new to this, but have been on MFP for 4 weeks, and have changed my "unhealthy" eating to HEALTHY eating for 5 weeks now. When I started, I needed to lose about 100 lbs. I have lost 19 in 5 weeks, and also 30 inches! I am only 5 ft tall, so being overweight really shows on my short body. Started walking this week too, to help with my progress! If anyone would like to add me, feel free to. I am not in this for the short haul, I want to make this my life now.

Amazing progress! Congrats on the healthy eating. Sending friend request

Woop woop!! New hair is always a refreshing feeling. I had a REALLY bad decision day, and feel so full that throwing up sounds like relief, but never could stand the idea of doing that voluntarily... ick! Oh well, live and learn. Back on track effective immediately. Other than that, I've had a really good weekend. Relaxed a little, worked on a few household chores I've been meaning to get done, and now I'm planning the coming week's meals so I can jump right into cooking them tomorrow. Going to the farmers market in the morning in the hopes of covering the kitchen table with a bright medley of fruits and veggies. I just love all those colors on display!

@ptkat28 GREAT JOB on that weight loss! I hope I can do half as well at my first official weigh in. I've decided to go with monthly weigh ins so I don't make myself neurotic with my numbers focus. I'll be sending you a request as well. Seems like everyone here is in it for the long haul, so here's to making friends!!

@saralynn78 I wanted to do something that feels tangible in my hands, and while I appreciate the graph reports MFP provides, it's way to scientific and cold for me. I want to paste pictures of things I want to do, what I want to wear, just "dream" stuff so I can keep motivated and have a record of my journey.

@ptkat28 great job!!

I missed my walks Saturday and yesterday. I've gotten so use to them that I can't believe I'm saying I actually missed exercising. Yesterday however we did spend 3.5 hours at the pool with some friends and our kids so I guess that was my exercise. I just took a quick walk at lunch & plan to take my longer one tonight after I put the kids in bed. I seem to hit a stop in my weight which is annoying me. Nothing I hate more then the scale not moving at all.

How is everybody doing?

Hi all! Lost 1 lb and 4 inches in the past week! Total of 20 lbs and 34 inches. If anyone would like to look at my food diary and tell me how I could "tweak" it, feel free! I need all the pointers I can get

Newbie here, but not so newbie with battle w/ food. I have over 100 pounds to lose & need to get into a healthier lifestyle. Please add I need a kick every now & then to help keep me motivated, thanks!

Alrighty, I think I'm not enjoying the gym the way I use to because it is such a testament to how freakin OUT OF SHAPE I am! LOL Started on the elliptical and after about 5 minutes I said screw it and headed for the stationary bike! Got in 15 min on the treadmill too, but man, I REALLY have to start upping the exercise if I plan on EVER being remotely physically fit! Sheesh!! Hope everyone else is having a good night!