Heavier girls trying to loose weight

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  • epa1112
    epa1112 Posts: 12
    how did everyone do memorial day weekend? I was TERRIBLE, I had to put in some work just to break even. I'm somewhat back on track with eating. My last gym day is today for the week so I have to really go for it. I go back saturday but I have the firm workouts for thursday. NO workout wednesday and fridays.


    ETA: Feel free to add me as a friend, I could use all the support i could get. I've been adding some of you guys too. LET'S GO Ladies :)
  • ktc33
    ktc33 Posts: 249 Member
    I did well all weekend until yesterday. I worked 12 hours and then went to my parents house. We had a bbq. When I went to the bbq I still had around 300 calories left for the day, but then I stopped tracking and didn't get home until late so I did not work out. Suprisingly, when I weighed myself this morning, my weight was still the same as before. I think TOM is lurking around, so that doesn't help much either. I hope everyone is having a great week so far!
  • Jamie_Schwartz
    Jamie_Schwartz Posts: 11
    Count me in!!!! I started at 314 in March and I am currently 288. I have lost 26 pounds so far. My goal is to get to 165.

    Way to go!
  • uberbusymomma
    uberbusymomma Posts: 37 Member
    Hello Ladies!

    You are all so inspiring. I am on here trying to avoid the kitchen right now. My husband went to the store yesterday for me to save on gas since we live in the boonies. I told him my request were milk, snack for the kids to take to school and whatever he wanted to take to lunch. He comes home with chips, ramen noodles, canned ravioli and the real kicker for me, Ding Dongs. I am in the no deprivation, just limitation mindset, but really dear, Ding Dongs?! I know if I eat one, I will go back later for another and on and on. Well, I think I will just head back to our bedroom and spend some time on the exercise bike.

    Hope you all have a great day!!
  • PattyCake123
    PattyCake123 Posts: 156 Member
    Sounds great, I have at least 70 pounds I'd like to shed! Nice to find other people with similar goals, lets me know I'm not alone in this!
  • Jamie_Schwartz
    Jamie_Schwartz Posts: 11
    We started our own Biggest Loser group at work and the challenge ends July 1st. So I've decided to also set some mini goals. I've just started exercising for the first time in years. I started with 15 min on the treadmill 3 days a week but I was a slacker and stopped doing it for a while. Now I'm back at it doing 20 min a day and my goal is 5 days a week. I know I'll be able to go longer over time. Right now, I'm just proud of myself for making a change and deciding to be more active.

    End of Our Biggest Loser Competition at work July 1st: 20 pounds

    September 24th My Friend's Wedding: 40 pounds

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  • stronger_faster
    stronger_faster Posts: 20
    I'm in!
  • Psyche3838
    Psyche3838 Posts: 25 Member
    I'm soooo with y'all! I've lost 53 and have over 100lbs to go, so if anyone wants to add me feel free! :flowerforyou:
  • tryinghard2012
    tryinghard2012 Posts: 419 Member
    how did everyone do memorial day weekend? I was TERRIBLE, I had to put in some work just to break even. I'm somewhat back on track with eating. My last gym day is today for the week so I have to really go for it. I go back saturday but I have the firm workouts for thursday. NO workout wednesday and fridays.


    ETA: Feel free to add me as a friend, I could use all the support i could get. I've been adding some of you guys too. LET'S GO Ladies :)

    I did pretty well. I brought my own snacks to the cook outs and planned ahead mostly by eating before and exercised in the morning.
  • marylouise86
    marylouise86 Posts: 43 Member
    so my second day is going okay, not missing anything too much...yet! went out shopping and managed to avoid eating or drinking anything naughty hurrah!
    feel free to add me on here anyone :)
  • epa1112
    epa1112 Posts: 12
    how did everyone do memorial day weekend? I was TERRIBLE, I had to put in some work just to break even. I'm somewhat back on track with eating. My last gym day is today for the week so I have to really go for it. I go back saturday but I have the firm workouts for thursday. NO workout wednesday and fridays.


    ETA: Feel free to add me as a friend, I could use all the support i could get. I've been adding some of you guys too. LET'S GO Ladies :)

    I did pretty well. I brought my own snacks to the cook outs and planned ahead mostly by eating before and exercised in the morning.
    I exercised that morning :) and it all went down hill from there:( . I like the idea of bringing your own stuff to the cookout. I'm gonna keep that in mind for July 4th
  • tryinghard2012
    tryinghard2012 Posts: 419 Member
    how did everyone do memorial day weekend? I was TERRIBLE, I had to put in some work just to break even. I'm somewhat back on track with eating. My last gym day is today for the week so I have to really go for it. I go back saturday but I have the firm workouts for thursday. NO workout wednesday and fridays.


    ETA: Feel free to add me as a friend, I could use all the support i could get. I've been adding some of you guys too. LET'S GO Ladies :)

    I did pretty well. I brought my own snacks to the cook outs and planned ahead mostly by eating before and exercised in the morning.
    I exercised that morning :) and it all went down hill from there:( . I like the idea of bringing your own stuff to the cookout. I'm gonna keep that in mind for July 4th

    It works, plus I some times bring a healthy snack for all so it doesn't look too out of place.

    I also ask the organizer if they need me to bring anything. I don't eat beef, so if they're only serving beef, I'll call ahead of time and say do you mind me bringing something.

    My attitude is "it's my life and I have to live it wherever I go." :bigsmile:
  • MizzDoc
    MizzDoc Posts: 493 Member
    how did everyone do memorial day weekend? I was TERRIBLE, I had to put in some work just to break even. I'm somewhat back on track with eating. My last gym day is today for the week so I have to really go for it. I go back saturday but I have the firm workouts for thursday. NO workout wednesday and fridays.


    ETA: Feel free to add me as a friend, I could use all the support i could get. I've been adding some of you guys too. LET'S GO Ladies :)

    I did pretty well actually! No BBQs or cookouts-- way to much temptation. I managed to get in some running (Saturday) and tennis playing (Sun & Mon) which all made for some good calorie burning! Food intake was decent and varied (but I couldn't beat down the sodium monster).
  • AngelRae83
    AngelRae83 Posts: 60 Member
    Hey ladies im new to this group i have over 70lbs to lose. what are some of your best eating habits that you can share with me? thats where i think i go wrong. i really need help and support. Today was good i went on a 14km bike ride it was nice. hope to get to know you all soon :)
  • s_ballchic_2
    s_ballchic_2 Posts: 15
    I'm with ya girly!
  • ak_in_ak
    ak_in_ak Posts: 657 Member
    Hey ladies im new to this group i have over 70lbs to lose. what are some of your best eating habits that you can share with me? thats where i think i go wrong. i really need help and support. Today was good i went on a 14km bike ride it was nice. hope to get to know you all soon :)

    I am new as well and would love to loose 80! Eating is super hard so the best thing is to be prepared. I try to portioning everything out ahead of time! Now that it is summer there is so much fruit and veggies!
  • milaxx
    milaxx Posts: 1,122 Member
    how did everyone do memorial day weekend? I was TERRIBLE, I had to put in some work just to break even. I'm somewhat back on track with eating. My last gym day is today for the week so I have to really go for it. I go back saturday but I have the firm workouts for thursday. NO workout wednesday and fridays.


    ETA: Feel free to add me as a friend, I could use all the support i could get. I've been adding some of you guys too. LET'S GO Ladies :)

    I managed to stay under my calorie goal but was over my sugar for 2 days There were friends visiting from out of town and I was a little too free and bad some bad food choices. I made it to the gym yesterday and today so I'm back on track now.
  • freakaleek1
    freakaleek1 Posts: 58 Member
    Hey everyone, I am glad i found this post. I weighed 240 exactly this morning. I am trying to lose 105 pounds. i would love to be 135 pounds. I have found it very challenging for me but if i have support from others then it helps so much. I have decided to really start tomorrow on 6/1/ 2011. However today i have taken control of my eating and this evening i am going walking for a hour.
  • Jillatha
    Jillatha Posts: 85 Member
    As a girl who has lost 112lbs I wish you all the worlds supply of luck in losing your lbs! You are all awesome!
  • TheOnlyMe
    TheOnlyMe Posts: 23
    Hey Everyone,

    Soooo....... Had my first weigh in after going off track for quite a while and although I had a pretty bad weekend (4 takeaways!!) I weighed in on monday and to my surprise I had lost 2lbs!! :O
    Just thinking now this week they might catch up with me so fingers crossed I can keep them off!!

    My mini goals are:

    1. 14st 13lbs / 209lbs = To finally get below 210lbs (been flitting from 210-216 for about 8 weeks)
    2. 13st 13lbs / 195lbs = 20% of my starting weight ** REWARD ** Getting nail extensions **
    3. 12st 7lbs / 175lbs = This was my lowest weight I remember being before I had my little boy, about april 2007
    4. 10st / 140lbs = Just because.... Isn't this every girls dream?!? ** REWARD ** A dress ** (always been to big to wear one)
    5. 8st 10lbs / 122lbs = 50% of my starting weight gone (think it would just be cool to say i've lost a whole me lol)

    Good Luck To Everyone xxxxxxxx
  • Adbrown1956
    Adbrown1956 Posts: 72 Member
    count me in plz...
  • TheOnlyMe
    TheOnlyMe Posts: 23
    Ooh, Forgot to say I'm not putting a date on when I want to have achieved these goals because too many times I have failed and been sooo dissapointed in myself........ I just don't want to feel disapointed anymore, so i am just going to celebrate the losses however small or (hopefully lol) large they are.

    GL xxxx
  • gray2405
    gray2405 Posts: 33 Member
    I wish the iPhone app would let you visit the community pages :( anyway, I am from Alabama, where are y'all from?
  • linz_83
    linz_83 Posts: 45
    I wish the iPhone app would let you visit the community pages :( anyway, I am from Alabama, where are y'all from?


    My brother was just showing me all the cool things you could do with his iphone. .. all I wanted him to show me was the fitnesspal app!
    I want one!! I still have the granny phones, it calls and it rings. :grumble:

    I am in Oregon - where it will not stop raining !!
  • gray2405
    gray2405 Posts: 33 Member
    We need the rain but not the storms
  • Maya1979
    Maya1979 Posts: 37
    So does anyone mind if I add them?
    FOR SUPPORT AND MOTIVATION!
    Feel free to add me. I could use the support and motivation also.
  • MizzDoc
    MizzDoc Posts: 493 Member
    Hey ladies im new to this group i have over 70lbs to lose. what are some of your best eating habits that you can share with me? thats where i think i go wrong.

    Wish I had a magic answer for that, lol. For me, it is all still a struggle. I just find that if I have healthy food in my home, either fresh or frozen, then I can manage well. But these "habits" have worked for me (as a single person with no children, so no family to feed):

    1) Individually wrapped/ frozen portions (like chicken, beef, or other meats) really help me out with portion control. No need to measure. Just take out one portion for lunch and dinner.
    2) Frozen fruits are prefect alone or with low fat yogurt for great smoothies. Low in calories and help with sweet cravings.
    3) I still snack so I am always sure to have some sort of "100 calorie" goodie around to help satisfy that craving.
    4) I drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day and make it a habit to refill my Brita pitcher every night before bed.
    5) I always eat breakfast. RARELY do I miss it. If I do, the whole day is just downhill.
  • vanessadcampanelli
    vanessadcampanelli Posts: 132
    hey guys .. im so happy my posting this became a very big success...!!! Today was the first day in 2 weeks i had a bit of a downfall.. even though i was under my calorie's for the dayyyy i still was over my sodium by a lot because i decided to eat pizza for dinner! bad choice let me tell u !!! however i do blame a lot of it on pms .. ahhaa gotta love being a girl huh!!!

    just worked out for 45 minssss in the heat!!!! it was horrible! but worth it

    Take Care xox
  • mellimeter
    mellimeter Posts: 102 Member
    I've got 90 pounds to lose, so please count me in!
  • freefalling83
    freefalling83 Posts: 31 Member
    Hey ladies im new to this group i have over 70lbs to lose. what are some of your best eating habits that you can share with me? thats where i think i go wrong.

    Wish I had a magic answer for that, lol. For me, it is all still a struggle. I just find that if I have healthy food in my home, either fresh or frozen, then I can manage well. But these "habits" have worked for me (as a single person with no children, so no family to feed):

    1) Individually wrapped/ frozen portions (like chicken, beef, or other meats) really help me out with portion control. No need to measure. Just take out one portion for lunch and dinner.
    2) Frozen fruits are prefect alone or with low fat yogurt for great smoothies. Low in calories and help with sweet cravings.
    3) I still snack so I am always sure to have some sort of "100 calorie" goodie around to help satisfy that craving.
    4) I drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day and make it a habit to refill my Brita pitcher every night before bed.
    5) I always eat breakfast. RARELY do I miss it. If I do, the whole day is just downhill.

    To add to this,:
    Whenever I am going to cook a meal I always make lots of extra. When I put it in the fridge I portion it out into individual servings. That way when i'm on my way to work I just grab one tupperware instead of having to try and divide it up when I'm in a rush.
    I buy a watermelon once a week or so and have it all cut up and divided for snacks. My 2y/o daughter LOVES watermelon so I can't go wrong with it.
    I just do my best to have food ready for my work week. It takes some effort on my last day off, but it is so worth it to eat well and not have to think too much about it during the work week. Makes life a lot easier.
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