RooBug88 Member

We're with you, girl! Together we're unstoppable! :D

My average workday lunchbox contains: Carrots:35 cal Apple or grapes: 80-100 cal Fat free turkey or low-fat bologna sandwich with light cheese and fat free mayo: 240-250 cal Reduced calorie Pringles snack pack OR reduced fat Cheez-its: 100-140 cal Sugar free Jello cup: 10 cal Fiber One brownie or chocolate chip cookie: 90…

I work out in the mornings, but I work a full shift from 10pm-7am before I go to the gym, so I guess that sort of makes my workout an "end of the day" workout. I try to eat 200-300 calories of fruit or protein about an hour or two before I workout to keep my blood sugar from crashing mid-workout, then I eat another small…

I work 10p-7am and I generally just log midnight to midnight, because that's what works for me. I also try to "pre-log" as much as I can, and I'm seeing steady results. As long as you are consistent in however you log and you're staying under your target intake and burning calories through some kind of activity, you will…

You look AHHHHMAZING! Very inspiring, I can't wait to see this kind of difference in myself! Thank you for sharing, you are a role model for us all!

I'm really glad you posted this because I'm feeling the exact same way. I'm 5'10 and started out at 315lbs (but didn't start tracking until close to 290) which puts me around the same loss as you and I'm not seeing any difference either! I haven't even changed clothing sizes at all, and even though my pants are getting…

Here's what works for me: I get bored and lose motivation easily, so I started a gym "reward system". I have a smartphone and I downloaded Netflix to it. I began watching a tv series that I hadn't seen before (currently, it's "30 Rock") that I LOVE to watch, but I only allow myself to watch it at the gym. Today, I stayed…

Have you been spying on my life?? I second this. ALL of this. I was that woman, too, and for me it was definitely a social thing. I'd SAY I'm on a diet, only eat salads in public, swear to my peers that I was doing my Zumba and treadmill religiously, but I was sugar bingeing, sitting on my rump, and watching endless hours…

Also, check out the book "Mindless Eating" by Brian Wansink. It's all about the psychology of eating. It addresses HOW and WHY we should eat, not WHAT to eat. It's worth a read!

I am still new to this whole thing, too, but one thing I have found to be helpful in controlling portions is to simply use smaller plates and silverware. My husband is a big man with a bigger appetite, so when I cook, I used to fill two large dinner plates for us and I'd feel almost obligated to finish the whole thing. Now…

To the OP: I also have over 100lbs to lose, but I know it CAN be done. It took me 24 years to get to this point, so I don't expect an overnight fix for this. Realistically, I'm looking at over a year's worth of work to get to where I want to be. But I'm not worried about that. It's not about how fast you can get the weight…

I am the same way... I work third shift and my husband works second/third shift swings, so my schedule constantly changes, thus leading to frequent night eating. I just try to keep about 200-300 extra calories at the end of my day just in case I get a really bad urge. Other than that, a big glass of water (or sparkling…

I understand where you're coming from... after a family tragedy and a serious illness, I was down nearly 40lbs from my highest weight, but I lost the momentum and I gained almost 15 of it back. But you've already done the right thing. You came here and asked for some help, just like me! Don't let a backslide ruin the…

Alright, everyone... let's do this! Send me messages once in awhile and remind me to drink water, eat fruits and veggies, stay the heck away from soda, etc... I'll gladly do the same for you! Anyone have any short term goals they're working towards? I haven't set any numerical goals as they tend to be discouraging to me,…