I know that many probably have resolutions to lose some pounds and thought I would start a weight loss support thread. Jump in and tell us what your goals are and how you are doing so we can support each other.
I've been seriously making changes in my life since September and I am really proud to say that I am down almost 25 pounds. It was a solid 25, but I gained about 3 over Christmas and I don't weight myself all that often so I can't say what it is exactly at the moment, just that it is still going in the right direction. I want to lose 40 more. When I started I did not even have a scale, so my best guess is that I was just minutes from hitting 200 in September, LOL.
I've made small, serious and steady changes and am getting a lot more exercise than ever before. Started writing down everything I ate and looking up calories and keeping it at about 1500 a day. I feel so much better. When I started, I got winded just walking around the block and now I can go and go and go.
If I can do this, anyone can! How are you doing? Vanessa 1|1|Vanessa I plan on loosing some weight as soon as the cast comes off I figure it's good for at least 3 lbs lol lol |teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|18:02:34|01/05/2009|
now seriously I'm hoping to be able to get out and walk more once all the issues are taken care of DH says he thinks I'm lost a lil since being in the cast but since I can't stand on the scale with one foot I'll have to wait a couple more weeks 2|1|me..i joined curves..(M)|kthy26|kthy26@yahoo.com|18:40:51|01/05/2009|
I joined curves before thanksgiving and it kept me from totally pigging out over the holidays. I am making slight changes of what type of food is in our house and what we eat and I am not sure pound wise but I know I have went down 2 pants sizes.
Just the way I feel after leaving curves keeps me motivated enough to keep going back and being able to wear a pair of regular jeans without an elastic waste is motivation also.
everyone keep up the good work i know its along rough road i've been down it before and headed down there again
Kathy 3|1|One of my co-workers and I.....|Quietwaters|Quietwaters39@hotmail.com|18:40:54|01/05/2009|
are suppose to be starting a biggest loser contest starting tomorrow. On my way to the Library tonight to find some new cookbooks to inspire me. I was looking at some recipes from the biggest loser cookbook, and think I might like to get it, (Found a meat loaf recipe, I plan to make ahead for the freezer.)My biggest problem is cooking for everyone else, one meal that I can stick to my plan with also.
My co-worker and I are both planning our own stategies. I have been reading the Mike Huckabee book, "Quit Digging Your Grave with A Knife and Fork," I am planning on using his stategies. Went shopping today, and filled the house with all healthy food. No Trans fats, no sugar,no highly processed foods,6 small meals a day,no fried foods, ect.
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weight watchers Make i in minutes easy recipes in 15,20 or 30 minutes
weight watchers 5 ingredient 15 minute cookbook
I got them out of the libray and liked them so much went and bought them on ebay.
they are great meals that I like and my husband loves them I find him using it when its his turn to cook.
12|3|I will have to take a look at those, thanks.|Quietwaters|Quietwaters39@hotmail.com|09:32:05|01/07/2009|
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Posted on Jan-05-09 at 06:44 PM (Eastern) by 72.90.85.238
also Sparkpeole.com has lots of free recipes and lots of great ideas, free excercise videos and message boards to help ehaother out -- please check it out- I have lost 78 pounds since 5/07 and sparkpeople really has helped!
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6|2|I love this site.....|Quietwaters|Quietwaters39@hotmail.com|18:47:23|01/05/2009|
I lost 28 pounds using it, but put most of it back on. I just wish I had a faster internet, then it would not take me so long to track my foods on there.
You have done really good! You should be very proud of yourself.
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heal, and also Doc says if i lose a little I won't have to take meds for high cholesterol, don't want any more meds!
Cathie
8|1|See, you all inspire me already...|sunriver|lithiasalt@cheerful.com|20:43:32|01/05/2009|
I'm going to check out the spark site when I can get a little time tomorrow.
I have the same problem with cooking for family and trying to make it something that I can eat. Or the reverse of that being making something that I can eat and having it still be something that they all WILL eat.
I am trying to incorporate some floor exercise in with my walking. My knees are so much better already that when I walk fast I can almost go at a jogging pace without hurting myself and that is a big deal. Someday I hope to be running again, but that is a long term goal for now.
I love hearing from all of you! Thank you! 9|1|Oh my gosh, I soooo need to lose some...I agree with whoever said it is hardest because of making meals for everyone else...I dont want to have to make two meals every night, but I might have to start doing it....and I have to use the little bit of time I have between the time I get home from work and when I have to start dinner to get some exercise...I have gone past the chubby stage to downright fat :( It seems I'm gaining weight lately and trying to eat less, I think it's hormonal changes and pre-menopause setting in. |saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|20:49:39|01/05/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 10|1|I believe I weigh 170(M)|AChickennugget32|mykingsqueen32@yahoo.com|21:14:10|01/05/2009|
I am interested in losing weight because I have gained 30lbs since I met my hunny and I am starting to feel the weight. I want to look better feel better a become healthier this year. I have given up soda and drink mostly water and sometimes vitamin water. Its low in sodium and has low sugar and calories but I figure the sugar and calories it has are worth the vitamins and it breaks up the monotony of drinking water all the time. I never eat sweets really but I love chips so I am cutting myself off on them but if I feel I just have to have some I have the baked. Trying to also eat more fruits and veggies and less junk
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13|1|I just joined Sparkpeople this morning|ab6333|aimee@accountant.com|09:43:35|01/07/2009|
I am hoping that will help me with making myself be accountable for every piece of food I consume!
I was very surprised when I put in my height and weight how high they calculated my BMI at, I guess I
didn't realize that I was that big. I had my third baby 2 months ago and haven't taken that "baby"
weight off yet. Hopefully, seeing everything in black and white will help me out.
15|2|awesome site, huh?? I love it and its really helped me :-)|KELLYNEISH|KELLYNEISH@AOL.COM|20:01:46|01/07/2009|
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18|2|geez only 2 months? I held on to the baby fat until my youngest was 3!|KELLYNEISH|KELLYNEISH@AOL.COM|17:02:43|01/08/2009|
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14|1|How about if anyone has a healthy dinner recipe, that is family friendly......|Quietwaters|Quietwaters39@hotmail.com|19:33:43|01/07/2009|
posting it on the recipe board. With the nutritional content. I posted a meatloaf that I made last night. It was really good.
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MARIA 17|1|Baby carrots are a good snack|LindaOh|Martinl3@roadrunner.com|21:09:01|01/07/2009|
just had me a few,try cutting them in half and putting a little salt on them it takes so long to eat them it helps you feel less hungry, Linda 19|2|my fave is yogurt with fiber one cereal mixed in :-)|KELLYNEISH|KELLYNEISH@AOL.COM|16:25:56|01/09/2009|
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20|3|I like yougart with grapenuts mixed in too :)|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|17:25:30|01/09/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 21|4|I'm not on a weight loss program, just maintain weight program.. but I love yougurt also...I use my yougurt maker to make my own creations..and use it in place of sour cream on potatoes and to make dip..|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|17:36:12|01/09/2009|
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