Well... I weighed myself... and maybe I am the only one who does this, but I don't believe the scale. I have been big my whole life, and as such, I have obviously tried different modes of weight loss, though if I am honest with myself, I was always ALMOST doing it.... like not weighing food, or "trying" to get all my veggies in, or drinking juice instead of water... but I started in March... I weighed myself then, for the first week... but after a week, it said i went UP... so I haven't stepped on the scale since... I have pictures 1 month apart since I started (and had to have 2 different people look at them and tell me WHERE the difference was before I could acknowledge it).... so... I can't REALLY tell if I have... because I don't believe it. That said, I just went for a crazy walk where I got lost, had a bit of a panic attack, walked on train tracks and burned almost 400 calories...

Hi everyone, new here I've been using MFP for about 2 years, but didn't realize there was a forum until a couple months ago and didn't look at groups until the last couple days. I've lost 75 lbs so far, but I've been stuck for the last month. Trying to up the activity (mostly walking/running -I've fallen in love with Zombies Run!-, but I've started to add in occasional hiking, cycling, and strength training) and just remember weight loss isn't linear. Hopefully I'll get a nice big loss sometime soon, but if staying on track isn't helping at the moment, going off track certainly won't either! Currently in medical school, so plenty busy but finding time to keep working to become healthy.

Hi Riverwood9.....

I'm just now waking up not long ago lol, but I'm about to have an heirloom tomato, apricot, and a small baby bel cheddar cheese. for lunch, I'm having a grilled market salad with light italian from chick fil a. not sure what's for dinner yet. I did 4 miles last night and only plan to do 2 today, granted I stick with my meal plan.

Ugh, I had a good two weeks of following very closely to my plan (1200 calories, not eating back those earned in exercise)... today I was out of the house all day and had a birthday dinner to attend in the evening. I ate way over my 1200, and found that I actually felt hungrier not having the regular healthier foods that I would normally prepare / have at home (and I am way over sodium too, not good!). But I did work out for an hour and a half today to try to compensate - which for me is a positive step! Days like this in the past would have 'derailed' me for at least a little while... I do tend towards an 'all or none' personality sometimes, and have not yet learned how to properly moderate, so one bad day used to turn into 2,3,4, or more. Not today though. I am being gentle on myself, recognizing that I made the effort to work out for longer, and still came in 'under' calories. And tomorrow, I just get back to everything that has been working so well .

baconboobies wrote: »

Hey guys! I've been screwing off for a couple months... now I'm stuck in a rut of over eating again.
June 1st is my birthday and hopefully the start of kicking things back into gear...

Happy Birthday!

shiftynj wrote: »

brittanykira wrote: »

Well I did a 22 km hike yesterday, and today I am feeling it!! OMG my legs But it was well worth it. I am pretty proud of myself for this. It was a huge challenge for me! As a) being overweight and b) being the biggest hiker in the group, I am so proud to say I completed it! Now on to my second deep cleanse as part of the Isagenix program. Wish me luck!

Good work! I love hiking. I need to weigh myself down with enough backup batteries to keep phone charged so I can GPS it.

With all the water bottles I had in my backpack, plus my food and extra clothing, my backpack had to be 15lbs or more. Looking forward to doing a few more hikes over the summer!

My other half came, home after 10 days of being gone for work and said " You're looking good." Which is a change, as she's usually nagging me about my late night snacking and pointing out my cellulite. :-/
The city removed our neighborhood pool and installed an outdoor gym, a 5 min walk from my house! I worked out there for 40 min:) The plan is to make every day like today!

brittanykira wrote: »

Well I did a 22 km hike yesterday, and today I am feeling it!! OMG my legs But it was well worth it. I am pretty proud of myself for this. It was a huge challenge for me! As a) being overweight and b) being the biggest hiker in the group, I am so proud to say I completed it! Now on to my second deep cleanse as part of the Isagenix program. Wish me luck!

That is amazing...You probably had a lot of lactic acid build up in your legs and that is one reason why they ache so much, I have has similar issues after long hikes and runs...They best thing to do is move and rub them. It was the last think that i wanted to do but the best thing to do.

fearthisfish42 wrote: »

So I did well yesterday...The last thing I wanted to do was go for a swim but the weather finally broke for a little bit and I was able to get a small swim in. I also helps that i have some one to swim with and she was going to be there. We are training for the same triathlon and are pushing each other to swim which we both need. Food is getting better. Just have to remind myself that it is going to take time. Really hope weather clears today so I can run outside.

It really does help when someone is there so you can push each other. I wish my SO was more into working out.

Also, that moment when you find yourself WANTING to run. Happened to me on Saturday and I was thinking "Who IS this person?" We were at a conference for church on what used to be a farm so it was quite dark out. I ended up trespassing on the adjoining assisted-living community because they had streetlights. I think I ran faster because I was afraid someone would report me as an escapee!

Then last night it happened again; raining and dark, and I was like ^#(*@(* it, I'm going running!

This weekend and yesterday were kind of a bust for eating well. Especially yesterday, gah, first day I have been over, like seriously OVER in a quite some time. Took a break from some working out due to a proscribed week off of lifting according to the program I'm following, and being out of town for the weekend.

I was my SO was into the gym, but they aren't; they are, however extremely encouraging and supportive. MN weighs my food so I can track it better, nudges me to go the gym (like on Friday). MN says there are lots of changes to my body, but damned if I see it! Gotta just keep going because no matter what I'm healthier doing this.

Woot! Happy Pride!

acstl wrote: »

Happy Pride Month!

robotmonster64 wrote: »

Just joined the group, wanted to check in and say hello!!

Welcome!

Ooops, didn't check in yesterday. Yesterday was a good day. My goal for this month is to work out every day, if I can't make it to the gym, then I will do so at home, or like last week, go for a walk at work and get lost for 40 minutes *giggle*. This is hardest when I am with my Partner. We are only together on the weekends as she lives in Washington and I live in Canada, however, I stick to a pretty tight schedule during the week. Last week I managed two workouts while she was there. She's keen on food tracking, but not so much on exercise..... My daughter originally started this with me (I started to support her) but somewhere in the past couple of months, something "CLICKED" and now I work out as much as possible and track everything I eat. I've never successfully lost weight in the past (at least nothing over 25 lbs and nothing that stayed off) with the exception of gaining and losing 90 lbs in 2 years (sudden gain, with no differences, same sudden loss, with no differences... I have come to the conclusion that I was just SWOLLEN lololol)

I wish, sometimes that someone else was with me at the gym, but I find it easier to go and do what I need to do alone. On Zumba days I'd love to have a buddy, but on strength days, it's irrelevant.... One year anniversary is on Sunday so i am really trying to be on the ball this week!

wikkidwanda wrote: »

*blush* and yes... I am aware that I talk too much.

Haha :-D well, we all want to know each other, so I like it when people write something about them. Plus we are all more or less in the same boat and to see that we all have similar thoughts/struggles/ideas/goals is (at least for me) somewhat motivating.

Does your partner live in Washington D.C. or Washington state?

I feel you about the fitness-buddy. I always want one, to keep me motivated for going/starting. But once I'm at the gym I'm more for myself. And when I'm running in nature, I really do enjoy the silence. Right now I'm visiting my parents in Germany and we have some nice forest areas here. Also visiting the parents means always a lot of food...so I need some extra workout

So, keep the postings coming