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

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  • ptkat28
    ptkat28 Posts: 99 Member
    So good to see some feedback on here! I have missed everyone!!!! Where has everyone been????? I have been working a new job for the past 3 months, marching band with my kids is in full swing, and kinda went thru a slump, never ate over my calories tho!!! I can proudly say that I am 69 lbs down and about 64 inches gone since March 22nd of this year!!! Missed you shirayne!!! Glad to see you back!!! And welcome and hello to anyone new!!! I am not on here as much as I was, but I do check in everyday!!!! Looking to lose that last 40 lbs!!!! I can do this! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!
  • dolphinlover64
    dolphinlover64 Posts: 11 Member
    shirayne wrote: »
    Hi there, I'm 42 and looking to lose 100+ pounds (made it to 80 pounds 3 years ago and then gained half of it back) but I want to do it the "right" and learn how to "eat to live, not live to eat". I am addicted to food... it's my own personal brand of drug and I am looking for people who want lose weight eating healthy and tasty foods. I would love to share tips and tricks you've found work for you. I love looking at people's daily diaries and seeing wonderful sounding meals that are filling but still satisfy your hunger. I am tired of being obsessed with food and although I realize that right now that obsession is a necessity (I need to plan things out or I end up making excuses for eating the wrong things), I eventually want to know instinctively what's ok to eat and what's not ok to eat. I'm not saying a doughnut once in a while as a treat isn't "ok"... but I don't want to spend my precious calories on crap all the time. If you're looking for a friend who is willing to support you in your successes and even more so in your "ooopses", add me and let's do this!

  • shirayne
    shirayne Posts: 263 Member
    Missed you guys too @ptkat28 and congrats on your progress! Hope your new job is everything you want it to be!
  • JennyandJoe
    JennyandJoe Posts: 1 Member
    shirayne wrote: »
    I've started meal prepping as well. At least where lunches are concerned. My crock-pot has become my best friend. I've found low calorie but higher nutritional value recipes that I'm tweaking to make them work for me. I make them on Sundays and then split them into portions right away before putting them in the fridge. I do the same for breakfasts. By Friday, I must admit I'm tired of eating the same thing five days in a row... but if it works it works! :)

    What do you make for your meals when you prep ahead? I've been watching my means for 3 wks now. After the first 2 weeks I lost 15 lbs and haven't weighed myself since. I find I eat the same thing everyday and usually end up 1060-1250 in calories, 1460 is my goal to be under.
  • shirayne
    shirayne Posts: 263 Member
    Hi @JennyandJoe! I have some go-to recipes for my crock-pot like turkey chili or a Mexican chicken soup. I also love hard-boiled eggs with hummus on a flatbread or pita flats with tzatziki and souvlaki pork or chicken. Today I made turkeyrolls with tomato and a spinach/arugula mix with hummus. They were really good and very few calories. I want to try those with feta and olives and maybe some cucumber or avocado. :) I've been perusing Pinterest lately and getting great ideas!
  • Endless_Journey
    Endless_Journey Posts: 135 Member
    You have all come to the right place, I have lost 110lbs, good luck on your journey to a healthier you
  • 17761776
    17761776 Posts: 1,098 Member
    Endless_Journey wrote: »
    You have all come to the right place, I have lost 110lbs, good luck on your journey to a healthier you

    Wonderful!!!! Time to dance in the moonlight!!! Any advice?? Gayle Minneapolis
  • shirayne
    shirayne Posts: 263 Member
    Just made homemade pizzas on cauliflower crust for the first time! Really delicious! I ate 3/4 of one pizza for about 650 calories but I would have been fine with 1/2 a pizza. Sooo filling! :)
  • modacielo73
    modacielo73 Posts: 48 Member
    Hi Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad that this feed is up and active again :smile: I missed our chats.

    I have to admit that I've kinda been slacking...well....ok, not kinda, i HAVE been slacking since August and although i am trying to make a more conscious effort to start logging my food entries again, i find it difficult lately since im exhausted by the time i get around to doing it.....plus, i think now that the colder weather is rolling in, Im instinctively wanting comfort food...ie/ pastas, potatoes, thick stews...mmmm....BUT! i have managed to control myself...i do remind myself that to date i have lost 57 lbs and it would be ashamed to have my efforts up to now, go bye bye. I need you guys to help motivate me to get the fire once had but now lost back! Im trying...honest i am...but the flame is still quite small and i need your help in igniting it again before it burns out :neutral: Any suggestions or words of encouragement? Please and thanks :smile:
  • lookingtobesmall
    lookingtobesmall Posts: 22 Member
    Hi I have 100 lbs to lose also mom to 6 one married 5 still at home married for 25 years. Sing the app I don't know how to add people but if anyone wants to add me they can. We can all do this :)
  • shirayne
    shirayne Posts: 263 Member
    Hi to all and glad to see you back here modacielo73! I totally get the whole comfort food thing! Let's see if we can't find lighter versions of them and make this winter work in our favor! I have a great turkey chili recipe for the crock pot and I'm going to be trying a spaghetti squash pasta recipe this week. I've never tried it but I keep hearing it's awesome. If it works, I think it's going to become my go-to pasta recipe. :)
  • Eri0515
    Eri0515 Posts: 85 Member
    I made a spaghetti squash about a month ago and used it in place of pasta noodles. OH SO GOOD and so much better calorie wise!
  • Smallerjojo2015
    Smallerjojo2015 Posts: 97 Member
    Not seen spaghetti squash ( in the uk we see butternut squash the most in shops )
  • shirayne
    shirayne Posts: 263 Member
    Butternut squash is sooo tasty. We made a squash soup this weekend and it turned out really good.
  • modacielo73
    modacielo73 Posts: 48 Member
    Thanks Shirayne...I've been trying to keep myself on track but it has been a huge challenge these past few weeks. I am however, grateful that i haven't given up...that i do keep picking myself up and giving it another go. (I suppose this is my NSV as of right now :wink: )

    Anybody care to share some healthy low cal recipes? :smile:
  • bloodewine
    bloodewine Posts: 29 Member
    Anybody still out there?
  • modacielo73
    modacielo73 Posts: 48 Member
    bloodewine wrote: »
    Anybody still out there?

    I'm here....kinda...lol...I haven't really been following MFP since this month has been a bit on the stressful side, but i do pop in here and there to keep myself accountable and to stay in touch with whats going on. Im hoping that 2016 will allow me to move forward and continue on my weight loss journey.
  • bcedl1982
    bcedl1982 Posts: 139 Member
    I'm into finding new things to do with veggies to shake up the monotony. Here is a great website (I put her book on my Christmas list!)

    http://annajones.co.uk
  • feroshus
    feroshus Posts: 32 Member
    I am still here kind of as well… Definitely ready to be more active (logging) again! Please add me if you are reading this :) We can do this!
  • trailgirl777
    trailgirl777 Posts: 51 Member
    Hey all been gone awhile & getting back on track! Miss everyone & hope the new year is good for you also!
  • Jinx_Mo
    Jinx_Mo Posts: 150 Member
    Ugh... I fell off the wagon and woke up in a food nightmare! But I'm back and hope this lesson will bring home my need to behave and be consistent! Hi everyone! Happy 2016!!!
  • Jinx_Mo
    Jinx_Mo Posts: 150 Member
    Ok, so I've made it thru a week of logging, but still haven't got the nerve to get on a scale. I quit smoking Dec. 1st and gave myself full license to eat whatever in order to succeed, well I succeeded alright, I succeeded in quitting smoking and growing clean out of my pants! Oh well, moving on! I went back and caught up with everyone who is still active... I hope this new year brings the group back to the constant activity it use to have! The list has gotten quiet! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, folks! I'll be back to check in by Monday ;)
  • Eri0515
    Eri0515 Posts: 85 Member
    Now, that the holidays are over I'm working even harder on getting rid of the weight. So far 39 lbs gone, woohoo! (And I have approx 4 pairs of pants that fit and 7 shirts!)
  • Jinx_Mo
    Jinx_Mo Posts: 150 Member
    edited January 2016
    Eri0515 wrote: »
    Now, that the holidays are over I'm working even harder on getting rid of the weight.

    This should be my motto! Congrats on the success so far!
  • LoreA1960
    LoreA1960 Posts: 108 Member
    I've lost 88 pounds so far and am slowing down when I don't want to. I am currently wearing a cam walker boot because I have a bone spur in my right heel so I can't even walk anywhere

  • mainebeachbum
    mainebeachbum Posts: 385 Member
    I'm in the same boat. Struggling to get back on track myself. I got some new ski pants just before Thanksgiving, and I couldn't get them on yesterday!
  • modacielo73
    modacielo73 Posts: 48 Member
    Morning everyone... Today happens to be my first official day back on track since I fell off a few months ago. Even though I tried my best to stick with it here and there my mind wasn't in it. So today, I've decided to put my best foot forward and do what I can to lose not only the weight I gained back but the weight that keeps me from feeling good about myself. Fingers crossed... There's nothing more that I want for myself this year then to be the person that I feel I am inside reflecting on my outside.
  • Jinx_Mo
    Jinx_Mo Posts: 150 Member
    modacielo73 wrote: »
    There's nothing more that I want for myself this year then to be the person that I feel I am inside reflecting on my outside.

    My sentiments exactly! Congrats on getting back on track!
  • modacielo73
    modacielo73 Posts: 48 Member
    ❤❤❤We got this!
  • Jinx_Mo
    Jinx_Mo Posts: 150 Member
    B) Yep, its a new year just waiting for new successes!
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