Please share success stories need inspiration....

wow that's a huge question you're asking there so let's see.
I started this at 190 pounds didn't exersize, drank alot of pop, did'nt ever look at what I was eating calorie wise and hated cooking.
Well now I don't drink pop anymore( after water i'm full),I make a point of doing something active every day, I wacth what I eat however I still hate cooking I've just learned to make better choices

Here's the list I put on my fridge back in january to hold myself accountable for my actions or lack of actions whatever the case may be

plan my days eating around my calorie intake for that day ( I found I was less likly to grab a bag of mini eggs for example if all my calories where accounted for and that bag of mini eggs ment an extra 20 minutes on the treadmill)
set out some realistic expectations for workouts and stick to it
log in EVERYTHING I eat
If I go over on calories I work it off the same day
be honest with myself when logging my food
and don't forget to drink all my water:drinker:

hope this helps

i ran my first 5k this weekend:)

I think anyone that has stuck with a healthy routine has become a success story in their own right...for me personally its about being determined and knowing what I want and having a plan of attack..I dont make excuses and I stay 100% accountable....1200-1400 calories firm..I do intervals of walking and jogging on a 4-9 mile stretch daily...I keep my sodium at 1500mg and watch my carb intake...when it comes to junk food or deserts i stick to only having 3 bites and then i throw the rest away.....Good luck in your journey!!:flowerforyou:

I could use a boost this week, i weighed in yesterday and gained a lb. For me that's alot. I work hard all week doing the right thing. I'm pretty discouraged. I'm beginning to think the only way for me to lose is to really drop my calories.

I'm really fanatical about posting what i eat for the day, i have access all day to the site and i'm very honest about what i'm eating, staying at 1200. I'm eating low fat protein at every meal, i.e. b: protein bar, greek yogurt. L: lite eng muff, 2 T peanut butter or low fat cheese. 1 fruit for snack. Boca burger, sand. thin, lots of veg toppings. later on 1 sm glass of red wine. I do about 45 min cardio 5-6 days a week, 15 min streng 2-3 x week. For the water, well i have a bladder issue, so i'm really not able to drink the recommended 8 glasses a day, if i did that, taking my med would be a waste of time and i'd be miserable.

i'm trying to really up the intensity of my workouts, "getting out of my comfort zone". Hopefully that will work.

I have lost a few pounds and my jeans fit a little better, but i really want to lose 10 lbs. seems so far away. :sad:

Some good stuff here.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/41685-how-it-s-done-tips-from-me-to-you

Also there was a great story in Christianity Today about Mandissa's (from American Idol) weight loss if you are interested here's the link.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2009/mandisa-0309.html?start=1

I really watch my carbs. They seem to be what really hinders my weight loss. I have cut all refined foods from my diet. If I eat bread products they are whole grain. I eat more vegetables than fruit and the only fatty meat I eat is salmon. Lots of lean turkey (replace hamburger in any recipe with lean ground turkey). Find lots of ways to incorporate extra movement into your life. I walk lots and try to park far away from where I want to be. I also try to walk or bike instead of drive.

When you start losing inches and weight you start to feel the success. For me buying clothes has shown me how far I have come. On Saturday I went to Fashion Bug and actually bought my blouses from the regular sizes and not the plus. I recently bought size 12 jeans. I don't remember ever wearing size 12. When I graduated from high school I was wearing a size 16. I have been overweight my whole life.

The one thing to remember is that you did not put this weight on in a few days and it is not going to come off in few days. The Biggest Loser is fun to watch but that is not reality. Losing 10 or more pounds a week for most of us is not healthy. For most of us it is like the Tortoise from the Tortoise and the Hare...slow and steady wins the race.

Good luck to you... there will be ups and downs but the health benefits are so great keep up the effort and you will see results.