30 Pounds and Counting! (Closed Group)

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  • cdevine10
    cdevine10 Posts: 102 Member
    So today was my weigh in and i lost two pounds!! Im excited to see my hard work payoff. I really wanted to see the 170s but hopefully next monday i will. Im still very pleased with the results. I started doing this only two weeks ago and have lost 5 pounds so im pretty proud of myself. I hope everyone is still as motivated as i am and also has good numbers to report. Have a great day everyone!

    Great job!! You will see the 170s next week!! Keep up the hard work and you will get it!
  • aganey
    aganey Posts: 501 Member
    Way to go! You inspire me - I need to get off my butt and exercise, but first wanted to touch base with people. I've got another goal for this week for myself, which is to drink my 8 glasses of water every day. I have already caught myself a couple times the last few days thinking I want to eat something, only to realize I was just thirsty. Any ideas on making water more appealing or on keeping motivated to get all the H20 in?:drinker: (Let's pretend that's water, not beer :blushing:

    I always find myself not drinking enough at home. If u like lemon in your water, just keep lemon slices in the fridge at home. You will want to use them in your water instead of wasting them which in turn will make u drink more water.
  • rmjj5
    rmjj5 Posts: 55
    So today was my weigh in and i lost two pounds!! Im excited to see my hard work payoff. I really wanted to see the 170s but hopefully next monday i will. Im still very pleased with the results. I started doing this only two weeks ago and have lost 5 pounds so im pretty proud of myself. I hope everyone is still as motivated as i am and also has good numbers to report. Have a great day everyone!

    Great loss and will power at the parties!!
  • happyjacks
    happyjacks Posts: 31 Member
    So today was my weigh in and i lost two pounds!! Im excited to see my hard work payoff. I really wanted to see the 170s but hopefully next monday i will. Im still very pleased with the results. I started doing this only two weeks ago and have lost 5 pounds so im pretty proud of myself. I hope everyone is still as motivated as i am and also has good numbers to report. Have a great day everyone!


    Awesome!!!!
  • happyjacks
    happyjacks Posts: 31 Member
    I second the idea of having the water bottle handy. I keep it at my desk and just sip on it all day long (refilling as needed, of course!) I try to drink quite a bit with each meal, or really, whenever I eat - even if it's just my snack.

    Tomorrow is my weekly reporting weigh-in. I am actually looking forward to it! LOL
  • cdevine10
    cdevine10 Posts: 102 Member
    Lost 1 pound this week. I was really shooting for 2 because that would have put me at 179 and at the 170s!! Oh well next week is a new week.

    I set up my long term goals last night. Me and my husband talked about my rewards and set some up so now I have some goals in my head :) Also wanted to report that he has lost almost 25 pounds to my 5. He is almost at his goal weight and I am no where close so i hope when he is just maintaining it doesnt throw me off cause he is a really great motivater. And he starts hunting season this next week so he wont be home as much :( He has gotten up and ran this last week and I have maintained my workouts without him in the evenings so hopefully I can keep them up.
    ~~In other words I will need your guys' support!!! :)

    Goals this week:
    16 miles
    2 strength training sessions
    complete daily goals posted on here
  • campbellcjdm
    campbellcjdm Posts: 97
    Happy Day ! Earthquake over (5.8) and hurricane a'comin (Cat 3) ! But I can outrun those suckers now that I am getting in shape :laugh:
  • campbellcjdm
    campbellcjdm Posts: 97
    I will join! I am 5'7 and have lost 25lbs so far, but have another 25-30 left. I have been stuck at 188/187 for 3 weeks. I took last week off (still counted but was over most days), went up to 189, but back down to 188. I try and work out 2 times a week (but its been hard this summer, working like crazy). Anyone got any tips. The first 15 came off SO quick.... and now I am stuck.

    I haven't weighted this weight since 2006/2007 but I want to be down at least another 25lbs. I would LOVE to be 50lbs less, but its hard work..... HELP!

    Know it sounds crazy, but have you tried eating MORE? It could be you are not eating enough & your body is holding onto the reserves that you are trying to shed. When you put your info in MFP, are you under your total calorie count for the day? If you are on target, suggest cutting down on whatever the thing is you are eating the most of (carbs, high-fat, sugar?). Just something to shake it up and wake your body up to the 'I REALLY mean it this time !!' :angry:
  • Betheroo
    Betheroo Posts: 26 Member
    Thanks for the water tips, ladies. I need to work on keeping my water bottle nearby at home. I actually like drinking water, but I just forget to do it throughout the day. I think I'll post a note to myself on the fridge, "Drink water first!" since I think I often mistake thirst for hunger.

    It's been a stressful week, but the kids start school tomorrow and I'm hoping that having a more fixed routine will keep me a little calmer and less likely to graze. Haven't gotten on the scale in a few days because I don't want to fixate on the number as much as the good habits. Thinking I'll weigh in next Monday. :happy:
  • aganey
    aganey Posts: 501 Member
    Lost 1 pound this week. I was really shooting for 2 because that would have put me at 179 and at the 170s!! Oh well next week is a new week.

    I set up my long term goals last night. Me and my husband talked about my rewards and set some up so now I have some goals in my head :) Also wanted to report that he has lost almost 25 pounds to my 5. He is almost at his goal weight and I am no where close so i hope when he is just maintaining it doesnt throw me off cause he is a really great motivater. And he starts hunting season this next week so he wont be home as much :( He has gotten up and ran this last week and I have maintained my workouts without him in the evenings so hopefully I can keep them up.
    ~~In other words I will need your guys' support!!! :)
    Goals this week:
    16 miles
    2 strength training sessions
    complete daily goals posted on here


    We r at the same weight. I was hoping to hit 179 too but didnt. Maybe we can help each other to really stick to our goals this week to achieve the 170s. Also, my husband is tall and thin and has never had to diet his whole life so if i can workout and eat right without him doing it with me, then i know you can do it too once ur husband hits his goal and is away hunting. Come on...lets hang in there and work hard to get to the 170s!!!! :smile:
  • deevo
    deevo Posts: 276 Member
    My scale has been stuck for a week in a half :grumble: I finally lost 10 lbs and now the scale won't move. I thought maybe my body needed to adjust...but okay were almost at two weeks here so lets get a move on body..shesh.. I tried lots of water one day -nothing, I tried double exercise one day plus 14 glasses of water- down .2, yesterday by accident I didn't drink enough water - nothing.. I have been craving sweets like crazy and trying hard not to give in since I don't think that particular week is here ye t(if you get my drift) I look up food ahead of time for the 1 time I went out to eat this week...My diary is available to friends....any suggestions?
  • happyjacks
    happyjacks Posts: 31 Member
    I finally made it out of the 180s and into the 170s. Was down 2lbs from last week when I weighed in Wednesday AM. Hopefully the trend continues downward as my hubby and I have a small trip planned 2nd weekend of Sept to go to a concert and I'd like to wear something fun to celebrate my hard work. :)
  • quitmakingexcuses
    quitmakingexcuses Posts: 906 Member
    Hey ladies!!! I'm back for a quick second and then back to the wilderness for a week or so. I'll be back for good soon! I hope you are all doing great and I will be sure to read everything when I get back!! I'll give you a full check in when I get back..
    <333 ! :)
  • quitmakingexcuses
    quitmakingexcuses Posts: 906 Member
    No posts in 2 days? This is madness! Well, I'm back for good, though I'm not too happy with where I'm starting at again. I've been bouncing between 163-164.5 for about 3 or so weeks and I am SO ready to not see that on the scale anymore. We will see what weigh in day looks like on Wednesday.. How has everyone been? I'm going to read all the previous posts just to make sure I'm up to date, but responding to all of them would take to long. Just know I did read them! :)
  • rmjj5
    rmjj5 Posts: 55
    I finally made it out of the 180s and into the 170s. Was down 2lbs from last week when I weighed in Wednesday AM. Hopefully the trend continues downward as my hubby and I have a small trip planned 2nd weekend of Sept to go to a concert and I'd like to wear something fun to celebrate my hard work. :)

    Congrats on the 170's!!!
  • happyjacks
    happyjacks Posts: 31 Member
    we were waiting for you to return to start the party! :)

    This week has been good, but I can definitely see that my motivation is tied to the scale, and I know the inevitable slow down of weight loss is looming, so I am debating coming up with an fitness goal that will help keep me motivated beyond the numbers on the scale.

    BUT, on a good note, I am not craving the super sweets and mt dew that I used to consume daily. I changed over from eating fruit daily with lunch to only every few days (to keep my sugars in check). Thus FRUIT actually feels like a true treat as compared to other crappy sugars. Granted, I do still enjoy a serving of ice cream periodically.

    I logged my weight today instead of tomorrow - I forgot it was only tuesday and not wednesday. I was down 2.2 lbs from last week, so hopefully the scale tomorrow is comparable so I don't feel like I cheated. LOL

    I hope everyone is having a good week!!! Keep those water bottles close by! :)
  • rmjj5
    rmjj5 Posts: 55
    Hey everyone, today is my weigh-in day and I am sad to report that I have gained 3.1 pounds! That's right…3.1 (puts me back in the 180's – blast them 180's). I am not shocked by this as I have half assed it for the last 2 weeks as I had a lot going on (I am making excuses – I take full responsibility for the gain) but I am back on track as of yesterday and hoping that the 3.1 will melt off this week as quickly as it was acquired.

    My goals this week is to work out at least 5 days for an hour a day and up my water intake. Hope everyone else had a more successful week then myself.
  • cdevine10
    cdevine10 Posts: 102 Member
    HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!

    Ok I totally forgot to post that I lost 1 pound last week so that puts me at 179 and into the 170's!! So happy to be there but I really want to start seeing at least 2 on the weight loss per week. I have a long weekend so I hope that I can get 3 good, long and intense work outs done. I have been really good to get some good work outs done during the weekend because I know if I dont I probably wont reach my goal of working out 5 days a week. (I am pretty busy during the week)

    My husband got me a juicer for my birthday and have been experimenting with some juicing. Lots to learn about what to juice and what combinations are good together. Thinking of doing a reboot juicing fast. Here is the link I have been looking into. Watched a netfix movie on this guy and It was SSOOO interesting: http://jointhereboot.com/
    I would love some thoughts that you guys might have on this subject. I have not gone all day with just juicing but on the weekends I have replaced 2 meals with juice and feel incredible throughout the day :)
  • cdevine10
    cdevine10 Posts: 102 Member
    No posts in 2 days? This is madness! Well, I'm back for good, though I'm not too happy with where I'm starting at again. I've been bouncing between 163-164.5 for about 3 or so weeks and I am SO ready to not see that on the scale anymore. We will see what weigh in day looks like on Wednesday.. How has everyone been? I'm going to read all the previous posts just to make sure I'm up to date, but responding to all of them would take to long. Just know I did read them! :)

    Good to have you back!! There were a few cob webs growing on the thread :laugh:
    You can do it!! You have a great start already and know what you need to do to keep the weight coming off! You are so close to the 150's!!!! Just keep that number in your head for motivation!
  • cdevine10
    cdevine10 Posts: 102 Member
    we were waiting for you to return to start the party! :)

    This week has been good, but I can definitely see that my motivation is tied to the scale, and I know the inevitable slow down of weight loss is looming, so I am debating coming up with an fitness goal that will help keep me motivated beyond the numbers on the scale.

    BUT, on a good note, I am not craving the super sweets and mt dew that I used to consume daily. I changed over from eating fruit daily with lunch to only every few days (to keep my sugars in check). Thus FRUIT actually feels like a true treat as compared to other crappy sugars. Granted, I do still enjoy a serving of ice cream periodically.

    I logged my weight today instead of tomorrow - I forgot it was only tuesday and not wednesday. I was down 2.2 lbs from last week, so hopefully the scale tomorrow is comparable so I don't feel like I cheated. LOL

    I hope everyone is having a good week!!! Keep those water bottles close by! :)

    Water bottle right in front of me :) Great job on the loss this week. Also I know what you mean when you say you dont crave the sugar any more. I tried to eat a piece of cake on my birthday and couldnt even finish it cause it was so sweet!!
    Keep up the great work!
  • cdevine10
    cdevine10 Posts: 102 Member
    Hey everyone, today is my weigh-in day and I am sad to report that I have gained 3.1 pounds! That's right…3.1 (puts me back in the 180's – blast them 180's). I am not shocked by this as I have half assed it for the last 2 weeks as I had a lot going on (I am making excuses – I take full responsibility for the gain) but I am back on track as of yesterday and hoping that the 3.1 will melt off this week as quickly as it was acquired.

    My goals this week is to work out at least 5 days for an hour a day and up my water intake. Hope everyone else had a more successful week then myself.

    Dont give up!! We all have set backs! If we catch our set backs soon we can change it and not make it a huge set back!! It is so much easier to gain weight. I just keep telling myself that, for every pound that I gain it is just that much harder to get off again. :( GRRR why is that?
  • cdevine10
    cdevine10 Posts: 102 Member
    Lost 1 pound this week. I was really shooting for 2 because that would have put me at 179 and at the 170s!! Oh well next week is a new week.

    I set up my long term goals last night. Me and my husband talked about my rewards and set some up so now I have some goals in my head :) Also wanted to report that he has lost almost 25 pounds to my 5. He is almost at his goal weight and I am no where close so i hope when he is just maintaining it doesnt throw me off cause he is a really great motivater. And he starts hunting season this next week so he wont be home as much :( He has gotten up and ran this last week and I have maintained my workouts without him in the evenings so hopefully I can keep them up.
    ~~In other words I will need your guys' support!!! :)
    Goals this week:
    16 miles
    2 strength training sessions
    complete daily goals posted on here


    We r at the same weight. I was hoping to hit 179 too but didnt. Maybe we can help each other to really stick to our goals this week to achieve the 170s. Also, my husband is tall and thin and has never had to diet his whole life so if i can workout and eat right without him doing it with me, then i know you can do it too once ur husband hits his goal and is away hunting. Come on...lets hang in there and work hard to get to the 170s!!!! :smile:

    Did you make it to the 170's this week!!??!!??
  • rmjj5
    rmjj5 Posts: 55
    HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!

    Ok I totally forgot to post that I lost 1 pound last week so that puts me at 179 and into the 170's!! So happy to be there but I really want to start seeing at least 2 on the weight loss per week. I have a long weekend so I hope that I can get 3 good, long and intense work outs done. I have been really good to get some good work outs done during the weekend because I know if I dont I probably wont reach my goal of working out 5 days a week. (I am pretty busy during the week)

    My husband got me a juicer for my birthday and have been experimenting with some juicing. Lots to learn about what to juice and what combinations are good together. Thinking of doing a reboot juicing fast. Here is the link I have been looking into. Watched a netfix movie on this guy and It was SSOOO interesting: http://jointhereboot.com/
    I would love some thoughts that you guys might have on this subject. I have not gone all day with just juicing but on the weekends I have replaced 2 meals with juice and feel incredible throughout the day :)

    That is a great loss! Congrats on breaking into the 170's!

    About six weeks ago there were many posts on the forums about the juicing fast which was sparked by the documentary, I believe they were under the nutrition or support if you have the time to search for them they had a lot of suggestions and opinions in them.
  • quitmakingexcuses
    quitmakingexcuses Posts: 906 Member
    I don't know how I feel about fasts.. granted I don't have much information on them.. I personally wouldn't do one, but hey.

    For the past 3 days, I have been pretty off track, and the results showed up this morning on the scale. I'm thinking it's mostly water weight, but any weight gain just seems so significant. I'm starting fresh again today, upping my water intake, and getting a kick-*kitten* workout in. I'm thinking of jogging for about 20-30 minutes, then doing my 6 week 6 pack video. We will see if I can do it. My goal is to see 159.9 on the scale this Weds, but this morning I was 164.. I've noticed I've been creeping back up on emotional eating and I don't want that to happen. :( I will keep you updated!

    How is everyone else?
  • happyjacks
    happyjacks Posts: 31 Member
    Happy Holiday Weekend Ladies! Ugh. I really hate the long weekend! Yesterday was College Football Saturday at our neighbor's house - LOTS of stuff to eat. I think I did well keeping the grazing to a minimum, though I did eat two store bought sugar cookies. But no soda and no alcohol (they don't think I am any fun anymore!!! LOL)

    Went to a arts & Crafts fair today - they were selling funnel cakes, cotton candy, caramel apples, kettle corn, ice cream.. all sorts of goodies. I LOVE funnel cakes, so it was really hard to pass that one up, but I settled for some kettle corn. I still think I deserve to lose 5 lbs as a reward for passing up the funnel cake. LOL

    I was up on the scale this morning, but nothing too bad - I am trying to pay attention in terms of how my weight gains/losses are affected by my hormone levels at various times of the month. I think I am entering the "stall" time period and for the next two weeks the scale won't move much... and then BOOM - I drop weight really easy for a couple of weeks.

    I am enjoying reading everyone's updates. I totally sympathize with the frustrations on the gains.... I chart daily and my graph is a roller coaster for the most part - thankfully mostly down hill, but man, the days the scale is up, I get VERY irritated. I remind myself that patience is so important - I keep telling myself that. Patience Patience Patience. I need to tattoo that on my arm. LOL
  • Betheroo
    Betheroo Posts: 26 Member
    Even though it's been a rough week or two for a lot of us, it actually was really motivating for me to read people being honest about where they are at, because it's been a bummer of a week for me, too. TOM, lots of emotional eating, been afraid to even step on the scale. But I want to keep working downward, so I'm gonna keep chugging water and working on logging calories again (been just doing exercise - too depressing to count the calories I've been eating). I am going to pull out the inspiration page I made for myself a few months back (lots of great images and quotes from an inspiration thread I saw a while back) and reset my mind.

    Oh, and about the juicing, we have a terrific juicer and my husband does juice every morning for breakfast (usually carrot/apple, sometimes with spinach). He also does a few weeks of juice fasting every year, usually at the beginning of his teaching year, sort of as a focus/vision time. He usually loses a little bit of weight, which is nice, but mostly he just says he feels a lot better and healthier and has more clarity when he does it. If you are juicing both fruits and vegetables, you should be getting good nutrition and the calories usually are on target for what you would need for the say anyhow. Maybe a little lower because you aren't snacking .:smile:
  • quitmakingexcuses
    quitmakingexcuses Posts: 906 Member
    Even though it's been a rough week or two for a lot of us, it actually was really motivating for me to read people being honest about where they are at, because it's been a bummer of a week for me, too. TOM, lots of emotional eating, been afraid to even step on the scale. But I want to keep working downward, so I'm gonna keep chugging water and working on logging calories again (been just doing exercise - too depressing to count the calories I've been eating). I am going to pull out the inspiration page I made for myself a few months back (lots of great images and quotes from an inspiration thread I saw a while back) and reset my mind.

    Oh, and about the juicing, we have a terrific juicer and my husband does juice every morning for breakfast (usually carrot/apple, sometimes with spinach). He also does a few weeks of juice fasting every year, usually at the beginning of his teaching year, sort of as a focus/vision time. He usually loses a little bit of weight, which is nice, but mostly he just says he feels a lot better and healthier and has more clarity when he does it. If you are juicing both fruits and vegetables, you should be getting good nutrition and the calories usually are on target for what you would need for the say anyhow. Maybe a little lower because you aren't snacking .:smile:

    I'm glad we can keep you going! I tried to log some of my emotional eating days, but it seemed to just make me feel worse. Just put it behind you and keep on truckin'! And yes, throw back the water. I had 11 cups the other day, PLUS a cup of tea, I think I peed out like 5 lbs... :laugh: Looking at the success stories always gets me so motivated. Have you tried taking progress pictures of yourself? I take them every month, and it has helped SO much.
    Happy Holiday Weekend Ladies! Ugh. I really hate the long weekend! Yesterday was College Football Saturday at our neighbor's house - LOTS of stuff to eat. I think I did well keeping the grazing to a minimum, though I did eat two store bought sugar cookies. But no soda and no alcohol (they don't think I am any fun anymore!!! LOL)

    Went to a arts & Crafts fair today - they were selling funnel cakes, cotton candy, caramel apples, kettle corn, ice cream.. all sorts of goodies. I LOVE funnel cakes, so it was really hard to pass that one up, but I settled for some kettle corn. I still think I deserve to lose 5 lbs as a reward for passing up the funnel cake. LOL

    I was up on the scale this morning, but nothing too bad - I am trying to pay attention in terms of how my weight gains/losses are affected by my hormone levels at various times of the month. I think I am entering the "stall" time period and for the next two weeks the scale won't move much... and then BOOM - I drop weight really easy for a couple of weeks.

    I am enjoying reading everyone's updates. I totally sympathize with the frustrations on the gains.... I chart daily and my graph is a roller coaster for the most part - thankfully mostly down hill, but man, the days the scale is up, I get VERY irritated. I remind myself that patience is so important - I keep telling myself that. Patience Patience Patience. I need to tattoo that on my arm. LOL

    Good job on your self control with just getting the kettle corn! I know what you mean about the funnel cake.. SO. GOOD. I've also hit a stall but I've really been pushing water and trying to work out as much as I physically can.


    My goal this week: Burn 500+ cals each day for 5 days this week. I've got weigh in on Wednesday, and I am SO hoping to see 159.9999999. I need that push! I feel like I might get a boost in my motivation if I can see that I'm FINALLY in the 150's. I've lost almost 15 pounds guys! I never though I could do it. I still have about 20 to go, but I am still so proud of myself. My boyfriend STILL says he can't see any difference ( I MEAN REALLY?! :grumble: ) But that's okay, it's only motivating me more so he can finally tell me he sees a difference :)
  • happyjacks
    happyjacks Posts: 31 Member
    Happy Wednesday!!! I am surprising down 0.8 lbs. I will take what I get as the scale was not being cooperative over the long weekend. I think part of the problem was I didn't eat my "once-a-day salad" that I usually eat (corrected that starting yesterday!) and likely the hormonal issues associated with ovulation and TOM. (I hate being a woman sometimes!)

    I was thinking about it last night that the scale difficulties really put it to test my whole committeemen to eating healthy. I've told myself that it doesn't matter what the scale says, this is just HOW I EAT from now on. The scale will eventually cooperate, but I can't let it dictate how I do things simply because it was up 2lbs after eating two little sugar cookies!

    I am committed to the long haul. THAT will be the difference this time. No excuses. ;)

    Alexandra_anne - looking forward to hearing your weigh-in report! May there be a 5 in the middle! :)
  • Nine1985
    Nine1985 Posts: 7
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  • quitmakingexcuses
    quitmakingexcuses Posts: 906 Member
    Happy Wednesday!!! I am surprising down 0.8 lbs. I will take what I get as the scale was not being cooperative over the long weekend. I think part of the problem was I didn't eat my "once-a-day salad" that I usually eat (corrected that starting yesterday!) and likely the hormonal issues associated with ovulation and TOM. (I hate being a woman sometimes!)

    I was thinking about it last night that the scale difficulties really put it to test my whole committeemen to eating healthy. I've told myself that it doesn't matter what the scale says, this is just HOW I EAT from now on. The scale will eventually cooperate, but I can't let it dictate how I do things simply because it was up 2lbs after eating two little sugar cookies!

    I am committed to the long haul. THAT will be the difference this time. No excuses. ;)

    Alexandra_anne - looking forward to hearing your weigh-in report! May there be a 5 in the middle! :)

    You are always so positive, I love it! Good luck on your eating healthy. I'm doing so much better than I did when I started, but I am still not fully used to it yet. I get angry when people eat things I can't have which is a little childish but when food was so much part of your life it's hard to just take it away.

    As for me, I was 161 this morning... I think I will be in the 150's by next week, and if I'm not I will literally cut off fat from my body until I reach it. :laugh:
    I posted new pictures (they are the ones of me in the bikini). It is a size S top and a size L bottom, the same one I wore to Hawaii at my lowest weight last October. I also posted a blog if anyone is interested in seeing my measurements. I added up the difference from when I first started and I have lost 20.5 inches.

    How is everyone else? And why is it a ghost town again??
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