Looking to lose 100+ pounds... the healthy way!
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Hello to all you new folks and welcome to the thread! You've joined a fantastic group of people!
@lylu73: That's how easy it is to join us!
@MischelM: Love that saying and I love the example you used of cleaning a kitchen. The other thing people sometimes don't realize is that this marathon will never end. Like alcoholism... for some of us, food is an addiction. That means that one bite of cake or unplanned meal can derail a lot of progress. It's so easy to slide back into bad habits. But like MischelM said... DON'T GIVE UP! This is OUR time! There is no deadline to getting this done because for some of us it will never be done. I think I really needed to admit that to myself to be able to get back at it after gaining back 40 of the 80 pounds I'd lost. I will battle addiction to food for the rest of my life... and I'm at peace with that.
My turn to get off the soapbox! LOL
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@MischelM Happy Belated Birthday!! Smarta$$ as a profession?? Hilarious!! CONGRATS on the great loss! What a great way to celebrate! I love that your response/reward was to run (as opposed to food...which would have been mine!
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@bregalad5 Wow! That makes it more official that you're staying put for a while, huh? Congrats on your new digs!
@PTkat28 That has happened to me more times than I'd like to recall! It's disappointing, but you'll see that loss again...don't worry!
@keezo1 So, did you weigh in officially? Good! Now, get your focus OFF the scale and work on your NSV's (non-scale victories) Many NSV's = weight lost.
@heland I so get the guilt feelings...but they get us nowhere! So, brush yourself off and begin again. Figure out how you were derailed and make up a plan so you won't make the same mistake. And if you do make the same mistake, get up again, and figure out another plan so you can learn from your mistake! And how do I know this? This is my life!! You've got this. Keep going! We're all here to support you and let you know we've all done the SAME EXACT THING!
@sjbruno, @happystep, @modacielo, @jeanine, @lylu, @letstry @kesha--- Welcome! Great NSV for posting on here and interacting with a community! My experience has been that the more I interact, the more I realize we ALL are challenged by similar experiences. It really helps to have a group of friends that understand the struggles.
@melkit 10% is a milestone!! Congrats! High five!
@Hippychick Happy Birthday a little early! I think you're smart to be planning ahead with some extra exercise. But, don't stress over the day. Enjoy it and then keep on riding this pony! (or should I say bronco? ha ha!)0 -
I lost 5lbs in three days!!!! Im SUPER excited...just wanted to share0
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modacielo73 wrote: »I lost 5lbs in three days!!!! Im SUPER excited...just wanted to share
WOOT! WOOT!!! That's awesome!!0 -
Seems like our goals are are on the same page! I want to loose round 100 pounds as well, and it's really tough! Feel free to add me!0
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Well, 1 lb and 4 inches!! Thanks to that lovely monthly visitor, grrr! I love this thread and am so happy for everyone's progress! Add me if ya want!
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modacielo73 wrote: »I lost 5lbs in three days!!!! Im SUPER excited...just wanted to share
THAT my friend is FANTABULOUS!!!
@ptkat: That is still a wonderful result! I keep thinking about a pound of butter when I lose a pound. That's a lot of butter!!!
Welcome to our newest friends, please feel free to add me as well!0 -
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@ptkat: That is still a wonderful result! I keep thinking about a pound of butter when I lose a pound. That's a lot of butter!!!
That's a great way to look at it! I always see that visual representation of a pound of fat, that blob of jaundice yellow looking goo... I also like picking up a 5lb bag of sugar to remind myself exactly how much weight that number represents! If you want to have fun, put that 5lb bag of sugar in a bag and carry it around the house with you when you do odd chores (tie it to your belt loop or just hang it around your arm. It's always swinging and getting in the way, helping to keep itself at the forefront of your thoughts. It really helps to show you just how much of a burden just 5lbs can be!0 -
Y'all crack me up and make my day!! I just got back from skating!!! Woo Hoo! Burned over 600 calories for 1 hour! I am dying now tho! My feet! My feet! LOL Not too bad for a 45 y/o
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Thanks guys0
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My goal for the week... drink a hot lemon water each morning. For some great reasons why this is a good thing, check out what Shape magazine has to say about it. shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/4-reasons-drink-hot-lemon-water-every-morning?utm_source=fitsugar.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pubexchange_module0
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Reached another goal of 30 lbs lost, so I decided to celebrate and get my hair done. Thanks to a wonderful friend who helped me be bold, I went from blonde to RED! To help remind me of my progress every time I look in the mirror.
@shirayne @MischelM Those are fabulous ideas to realize how much I've lost. I'm gonna try that
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Happy Mother's Day to all my MFP friends on here! After an hour of skating last night, played Just Dance with my daughters for 3 hours last night! Much more fun than walking on the treadmill!! lol0
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I started this back in January on day 125 today ( I weigh in on a Tuesday )
I have over 100 pounds too loss
As I am in the UK we use lbs and stones ( 14lb to a stone ) I do it 1/2 stone at a time (7lbs)
Small goals don't take so long to get to so less likely to give up
I have lost 49 lbs so far or 31/2 stone
I find a small treat/sweet thing at night works well for me having something to look forward to
If any one wants to add me do so
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I'm struggling to stay motivated lately. It's only been 55 days, I was so gung ho when I found MFP. How does everyone stay motivated when you have these days??0
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heathrlynn50 wrote: »I'm struggling to stay motivated lately. It's only been 55 days, I was so gung ho when I found MFP. How does everyone stay motivated when you have these days??
@heathrlynn50 , since I have at least 85 lbs to go, that is what is keeping me motivated! And knowing that I have tons of clothes that I can wear when I get there to that size makes me really happy! But I agree, it is hard sometimes!
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heathrlynn50 wrote: »I'm struggling to stay motivated lately. It's only been 55 days, I was so gung ho when I found MFP. How does everyone stay motivated when you have these days??
For me, focusing on the small changes that I know I can sustain is what's kept me going. I'm always fiddling with some recipe, tweaking some process, and just thinking, "If everyday were like today, which I can live with, I will be 100 lbs lighter by my birthday (May 2016)!" I had to approach this whole process as changing the way I live, little by little. If I even THINK the word diet I immediately crave Reese's, and Pizza, and milkshakes, and.... well you get the point. If you're losing motivation, start looking at what is drawing you away or what is not satisfying about this process and try to tweak it.0 -
I just wanted to add that sometimes you have to look at other people's journeys to understand that we all travel to goal in our own way. I found one member here who has lost a stunning amount of weight(318 lbs!) without ANY exercise! Check him out at myfitnesspal.com/profile/stogie40
We all have to make this journey work for our own individual needs. I don't eat on plan during the weekends, but I TRY to stay within 500 calories of my weekly limits. It works for me, but my eating issues are different than say someone who binges. "Cheating" or "free days/meals" trigger them and ruin their process. Take some time to figure out what works for you, even if that means making 4 or 5 plans and trying each one on for size for a few weeks. Success is not measured in how many pounds you lose, it's measured by your ability and willingness to continue on. Remember, the time will pass anyways...0 -
@MischelM - awesome weight loss & great advice, love it! This time is very different for me too.
@melkithall - yay for the 10%
@Hippychick5983 - Happy late birthday
@modacielo73 - 5lbs in 3 days? great job!!!
Welcome to all the newbies.
I've haven't been walking for a few days and man am I missing it. I forgot socks today and don't think that my feet can handle walking in my dress sandals. Hopefully tonight I can do double my normal. My scale was not nice this morning but it never really is around this time of the month. I am going to stay off of it until next week (that's saying something because I weigh every morning) because I don't want to depress myself knowing it's just water.0 -
heathrlynn50 wrote: »I'm struggling to stay motivated lately. It's only been 55 days, I was so gung ho when I found MFP. How does everyone stay motivated when you have these days??want2behappy31 wrote: »@MischelM - awesome weight loss & great advice, love it! This time is very different for me too.
@melkithall - yay for the 10%
@Hippychick5983 - Happy late birthday
@modacielo73 - 5lbs in 3 days? great job!!!
Welcome to all the newbies.
I've haven't been walking for a few days and man am I missing it. I forgot socks today and don't think that my feet can handle walking in my dress sandals. Hopefully tonight I can do double my normal. My scale was not nice this morning but it never really is around this time of the month. I am going to stay off of it until next week (that's saying something because I weigh every morning) because I don't want to depress myself knowing it's just water.
@want2behappy31: i just started back and im sure the weight loss was mostly from water retention...but nevertheless it's still 5lbs! ..friendly suggestion. ..as tempting as it is to jump in that scale each morning you're probably better off stepping on it less often. ..who wants to be disappointed? Try every 3 days or once a week. ...everyone's weight fluctuates daily and it can really start playing mind games with you. ..especially around that time of month i think you're making a smart move by taking some time off from the scale thIs week...I'm sure next week will be a great week for you!
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Back after the birthday weekend. Thank you everyone for the Birthday wishes. It was a good weekend. I over did it a bit with the wine......was pretty good with the food though! Now to get back at it.
I too will not be checking the scale this week since that time is supposed to start soon......but I know if I log as best I can and keep moving it will be ok.
Congrats to all the wonderful victories that happened! You are all amazing!0 -
Happy Belated birthday Hippychick!! By the sounds of it, it seems like you had a great day....glad to hear
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To all of you, I hope you all have a wonderful Mothers Day weekend.
Yesterday I did what I thought was going to be the end of a great week...Seeing that yesterday was mothers day, my husband and my two little ones took me out to an All-You-Can-Eat buffet...In the past, I have never been able to practice any self control at these types of establishments...How can anyone possibly????? Well, I have to say that I did what I thought was impossible (for me)....I stayed on track!....I conquered my fear of over indulging and made it my main priority to focus and choose between right and wrong...I didn't want to be derailed by my one night out. It took me a short time to gain all this weight and I know its going to take me a heck of a long time to get it off so I took charge and i'm soooooo glad I did. I decided to pre-plan my meal prior to going to the restaurant and selected specific items off of their 100+ item menu and stuck to it!
Happy to say, I did it! Not only did I do it...I did GREAT! (at least I think so...lol) For the first time in a very LONG time, I was able to finally leave an All-You-Can-Eat buffet without feeling guilty or ashamed...I felt more then satisfied and had a fabulous time and a fabulous (healthy) dinner. I stayed within in my caloric goal and didn't feel deprived in any way....Finally! and to think that all it took was a little self-discipline. Today I'm on top of the world and feeling great! 0 -
So happy and proud of you @modacielo73 ! You got this!!0
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What an inspiration! Remember that feeling and carry it with you. You should be proudmodacielo73 wrote: »Today I'm on top of the world and feeling great!
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So happy and proud of you @modacielo73 ! You got this!!
@ptkat28 @prof_newme Thanks guys!!...I know its not the biggest accomplish and might not mean much to some but it sure means the world to me 0 -
modacielo73 wrote: »So happy and proud of you @modacielo73 ! You got this!!
@ptkat28 @prof_newme Thanks guys!!...I know its not the biggest accomplish and might not mean much to some but it sure means the world to me
@modacielo73 , it does not have to mean ANYTHING to ANYONE but YOU! You are doing this for yourself! Just like I am doing mine for MYSELF! I know it helps with me playing with my girls, and gives me more stamina with others, like walking and skating, etc... but the bottom line is that YOU are the important one!
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modacielo73 wrote: »
Happy to say, I did it! Not only did I do it...I did GREAT! (at least I think so...lol) For the first time in a very LONG time, I was able to finally leave an All-You-Can-Eat buffet without feeling guilty or ashamed...I felt more then satisfied and had a fabulous time and a fabulous (healthy) dinner. I stayed within in my caloric goal and didn't feel deprived in any way....Finally! and to think that all it took was a little self-discipline. Today I'm on top of the world and feeling great!
WOO HOO!!! That's amazing! You're my official hero of the week! I was super proud I didn't order at Carl's Jr. the other day, but an all-you-can-eat buffet?! That's my personal house of horrors! LOL Good job!!
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