Wow, buckner! You look great! Keep up the good work, guys... (now I need to loose weight, too...) :o
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Wow, buckner! You look great! Keep up the good work, guys... (now I need to loose weight, too...) :o
Robilee! That is wonderful! When I started working out in March I could only do the elliptical trainer for 10 minutes and I'd get sweaty too. Now I can do it for 30+ minutes. Like Christa said, 10 minutes for a week or 2 then try doing 11 minutes. Also, don't try to be a champ. I nice slow walk at the beginning is a great start. I'm so happy you posted this! You made my day! :D
RobiLee - that is great! Way to go! As for the sweat, I bet I could sweat you under the table. I sweat just watching other people exercise! I think that is why I like swimming - I stay cool plus who can tell if I'm sweating or it's just from being in the water, LOL. My sweat glands work the same weather I've lost weight or not.
Buckner - you look awesome!!!!
Robilee that is wonderful and very inspiring, i actually got off my butt and went for a walk yesterday too, it has been so freezing cold here until yesterday and that has been my excuse, and that i am not really an outdoors girl , all true but does not help shift that weight now does it, i was walking daily before and now realise how my fitness(not that i was extremely fit or anything) has dropped since i stopped, i could only manage twice around the block instead of three times and not at my usual fast pace, never mind , i did it, now Robilee remember just to take one day at a time, that is the key i believe and i know that figure on the scales is probably depressing, but think in one weeks time you could be maybe five pounds lighter and feeling happier and healthier.
My girlfriend is a very large girl, she has a prominent career as a lawyer, and she neither smokes or drinks,but loves to eat, i never in a million years thought she would ever loose weight, she is ten years younger than me and has a history of diabetes in her family, i always tried to encourage her, one day she borrowed my Weight watchers magazine and has not looked back since, she joined with two friends and now has lost 15 kgs(around 30 pounds) she still has 39 kgs to go, but she is so determined, i am over the moon to see her do this, just wanted to share her story in hope Robilee and others that it might inspire you to continue with the battle, believe me it is worth it in the end.
I continue with my struggle daily as well, and it is tough, i really am desperate to shift the two kilos i have gained and then get onto loosing the rest, i made a promise to myself to be fit,fair and fifty next year, and i do not want to let myself down yet again.
To everyone else congratulations on your efforts and hopefully we can all inspire and encourage those who are battling with it to succeed, onwards and downwards(in the pounds-kilos department) i say, here's to success everyone. :)
I know I never post here anymore, but I read almost daily and I had to chime in on this one. :)
Robilee, I have to tell you that when I first started working out in Feb '05, I couldn't do 5 minutes on my recumbent bike. And after those 3.5 minutes on the easiest setting, my legs would shake and I felt sick. But you know, eventually I was able to increase the time and the difficulty. Now I do over 2 hours a day on it (well, not every day anymore) and I've lost 67 lbs. I feel great and no longer pant walking to answer the door.
I've recently decided that I want to lose about 25 more. I want to be the same weight I was at 30 when I turn 40 next year.
It's been over a year now since I lost my weight, and I'm proud of myself for keeping it off. I really never thought I'd be able to maintain my weight. I lost a little over 50 lbs on WW. I hit my goal weight in March of 2005. I'll admit I don't excercise as much as I should, especially now that rugby season is over. However my eating habbits have changed so much. Hopefully I can keep the weight off for good! I don't want to let myself get back to where I was.
Here's and old picture of me with DJ Irene (my favorite DJ).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...a/IM001754.jpg
And here's a recent picture of me. I'm the short one in the brown shirt and blue jeans. I look so different!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...g/IMG_3924.jpg
WOW laura you look fabulous a complete different person, good on you, another wonderful success story,most inspiring. :)
Laura, congrats on your success. You look great!
I did it! The girls and I got a 30 min. walk in this evening! We stopped 3 different times for people who wanted to see and pet the dogs, so actually I better make it a 20 min. walk ;).
Ok, I need you guys to give me a kick in the butt in the morning so I can do it all over again!!
Thanks for the encouragement and help! :)
You should be proud! You look fantastic!Quote:
Originally Posted by Uabassoon
YAY YAY YAY!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by RobiLee
Oh wow, that is great!!! I'm so proud of you! :D
Wow Micki, I haven't seen you here in so long. It's great to see you back! Congrats on the weight loss and getting so healthy! I hope the furkids are well.Quote:
Originally Posted by micki76
Laura - you look wonderful!
Well done Robilee, i too went for another walk, be it only 20 mins but it is better than not doing anything, maybe we can encourage each other on as we seem to be in the same place right now. :)
I have shared this list with some of you before, but thought that it might be a good idea to post again. If you want to start eating healthy, you HAVE to adjust your grocery shopping list! Thought I'd give you a few ideas!
Milk: If you drink milk, make sure it’s SKIM! We always drank 2% before so we made a gradual change, drinking 1% for awhile and eventually, the skim milk tasted just as good as the 2% ever did! If you don't like milk or can't have dairy, try "Silk" . . . I hear it's good!
Butter: No full fat butter. "Smart Balance" is my favorite. There are other low fat butters in the grocery store. Just check the label. Anything is better than full fat butter. I don’t really even use butter much anymore, so I only buy the small tubs.
Lunchmeat: If you eat lunchmeat, remember that the deli cut meat is less processed than the packaged meats. And try to get something that is 99% Fat Free . . . we eat turkey!
Cooking Oils: Use Olive Oil when cooking rather than corn oil or Crisco. It has a high content of monounsaturated fat, which control “bad” cholesterol levels and raises “good” cholesterol levels. You can also get Olive Oil PAM, which I cook with all the time. And if you want to be even healthier, you might want to try Enova Oil, which is made from Soy and supposedly, less is stored in the body as fat.
Some things that you might want to add to your grocery list:
Dairy:
Skim/Fat Free Milk/Soy Milk
Eggs or egg substitutes
Cottage Cheese (fat free)
Fat Free Sour Cream
Lite or Carb Smart Yogurt
Shredded Cheese (fat free/low fat if you can afford it!)
Hard cheeses sparingly
Meat:
Ground Turkey & Ground Chicken --> replace all of your ground beef with ground turkey & ground chicken! A much healthier choice!
Chicken Breasts or Frozen chicken breasts (great for meals through the week)
Turkey Tenderloin
LEAN beef - like steaks
Fresh or Frozen Fish fillets (Cod is our fav!)
Produce:
ANYTHING GREEN!!!
Sweet Potatoes (instead of regular potatoes!)
eggplant
squash
cauliflower
peppers (any color)
mushrooms
apples (GREAT source of fiber!)
bananas
fresh or frozen (w/o syrup) berries
peaches
grapefruit
Frozen/Canned Veggies:
Sweet Corn
Sweet baby peas
Sugar Snap Peas
Green Beans
Pepper Stir fry
Veggie Stir fry
Diced Tomatoes/Sauce
Black beans
Dark kidney beans
From the baking aisle:
PAM (I like the Olive Oil Pam)
Enova Oil or Olive Oil
Whole Wheat flour
Other stuff:
Peanut Butter (get natural if you can afford it!)
100 percent fruit spread (like All Fruit)
100 percent Whole Wheat bread (I love Sara Lee)
Almonds (a handful makes a great snack!)
Whole Wheat or Low Carb fajita wraps
Brown rice
Whole Wheat Pasta
Low Sugar marinara sauce
Oats
Tuna
Tofu
Nutella - for those chocolate cravings (just watch how much you eat!!! A dab will do ya!)
Have any questions or wanna know if something can be added to the list? Let me know. :D Thought this might be helpful for some of you. ;)
So where's the chocolate? :D
Actually, I know where it is.......I'm sitting on it!
I've just started counting calories and eating less. Like half of what I used to. I'm keeping to 1500 calories a day and it's not too difficult so far. I keep a list of everything I eat. Even the 3 soda crackers after work.
I have no idea what I weigh. I don't have a pounds-lost goal. I'll know I'm successful when I can tie my sneakers and breathe at the same time.
I'm really impressed with all of you who have come so far. It certainly is not easy, but all life changes take effort. You have encouraged me. Thank you!
The secret of my success!
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=105353
LOL . . . funny you should ask! I have always been ADDICTED to chocolate! But for the past year, I have begun to have MIGRAINES so chocolate is starting to become a trigger for me. :( I am having to cut back big time!Quote:
Originally Posted by mruffruff
Hubby & I did find an awesome product called NUTELLA! You can find it on the top shelf near the peanutbutter. Actually, it is a nutbutter, I think it's made from hazelnuts . . . but it has cocoa in it. It tastes JUST LIKE chocolate icing . . . but it's so rich, just a dab will send you over the edge! I can hardly eat but a little, so when I'm craving chocolate, I get a dab of Nutella and it curbs my craving!
You all might wanna try it. I'll put it on the list. :)
And BTW, mruffruff, you don't HAVE to have scales in the house . . . you can tell you're successfully getting healthy & loosing weight when your clothes start falling off of ya!!! ;)
Definitely some great motivation you got there! Keep it up!!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Brody's Mum
Ohhhh, I'm in pain today! I did leg day with hubby yesterday and he killed me! I'm usually sore when I do legs by myself but he just pushes me a little harder than I would myself I guess. That's what I need. ;)
Anyway, I hadn't done squats at the squat rack since I'd been sick so I'm back at that. (squats are the best thing in the world you can do to get your butt into shape!) I did the bar (which is about 20 lbs) and I added a whopping 10 lbs, LOL . . . a little at a time! Then I did walking lunges - ouch! Leg extensions, leg curls, calf raises, & deadlifts . . . so needless to say, I can hardly walk, LOL.
Hope you all found time to work out today! I'm getting ready to go hit the eliptical machine . . . if I can walk to my car, LOL!
I started dieting last August with the goal of losing 48 pounds. I lost 30 and plateaued and sort of "fell off the wagon". I still don't have a regular exercise program and I know that would help. I'm stuck and have probably gained a few pounds back, but I know I am in a much better place than I was a year ago. Maybe putting a bathing suit on next week will give me the nudge I need to get the next 18 off, plus a little more. :eek:
My stepchildren swam in an open water meet on Saturday and there were people there, older than me, participating. I have made it my personal goal to participate in the 1K swim next summer. I really want to do this, but I am going to have to tell my family to get used to some "me" time while I train for it. It can't do anything but help me in the long run!
Congrats to all of you for trying and succeeding!
Logan
A warning about NUTELLA it is just as addictive as chocolate and stopping at one dab is almost impossible at least for a chocoholic like me, it does however have some healthy aspects, like the hazelnuts are good for you and is made out of skim milk, but like all nice things, too much of it and it is fattening, i buy it for my daughter now and then, and i just cannot help myself taking a teaspoon ful each time, so i try not to buy it too often anymore.
Logan don't despair, i have followed your threads through your great success, just look at it as a bit of time out,the thing is it is fine to have some time off, but i did that at xmas time and did it for too long four months, i got away with not gaining for some time, but it did come on, granted around 6 pounds, but it is a hinder, as i want to loose another twenty, hang on in there girl, we can do it, really we can, remember one day at a time,hopefully coming here will inspire us all to kick butt and get there, i am hopeful. :)
My weightloss is a complete disaster :rolleyes: . Instead of losing weight, I keep on adding extra weight. I love sweets, but the major cuse for this weightgain is my medicine Prednesolone (with cortizone). I absolutely hate this stuff!! I am trying to get rid of it now by lowering 1 mg every month. So ,now I am taking 7 mg cortizone per day. In December it will be lowered to 1 mg..... ! In the meantime, I am swelling up like a balloon.All summerclothes from last year are way to small....... :( , even the underwear like bra's :eek: )
All that extra weight is so bad for my back-problems too......
Anybody else here with the same problem? I am getting so desperate here.... :(
Hey Micki! Its great to hear from you. Congrats on your success. Thanks for the encouragement too. I'm hoping I can work up to a good exercise routine.
Today I didn't get on the treadmill :( , BUT I did get in a 35 minute walk with Katie and Tori. I felt like I kept at a pretty good pace and we didn't make any stops this evening. Of course my pace is probably slow compared to all of you guys..lol. I just got back a little while ago and I'm still sweating and cooling off. Gotta hit the shower after I type this :)
Tomorrow is my grocery shopping day and I'll have Christa's list to help me out. The official healthy lifestyle starts tomorrow! Whew, I hope I can follow through. I am a major chocolate person and that is no joke. It is like a super addiction for me. Its actually all I ever want to eat. I'm not kidding when I say that. I just keep telling myself.."One day at a time, Robin, one day at a time." :)
Thanks for all the encouragement!
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Originally Posted by RobiLee
Well done so far!
Just a comment re the chocolate addiction. I have the same problem - I used to eat at least one or 2 chocs every day (and NOT the snack size ones LOL). I DO still crave a chocolate, but here is how I am fighting my addiction:
- avoiding eating chocs in the evening - eg on the internet or in front of TV - loading up on all those calories and then going to bed was definately a contributor for me (over and above the PCOS making weight loss almost impossible).
If I feel like a chocolate in the evening I tell myself "no problem - have it after lunch tomorrow" - usually I forget at lunchtime the next day, but if I still feel like a chocolate I have a small snack-size one after my lunch
I keep the chocolates in the freezer - so I know I always have them in the house (less chance of going to the store whilst on a "crave" and coming back with a bag of rubbish). PLUS I cant eat one on a whim - I have to remember to defrost it before I can eat it!
I freeze the small cartons of red grape juice - I just saw the top off with a knife and eat it with a spoon like a sorbet. It is SOOOO sweet when it is froze, plus 250mls is only 70 calories.
Also every second weekend I have one "free" day where I can eat what I want. So if I am REALLY craving a specific food, I just tell myself "no problem - have it at the weekend". We usually eat out on that day, and I try to balance a "free" day with making healthy choices from the menu. May not be what most diets recommend, but I find if I can have the occasional treat I am less likely to fall off the wagon!
UPDATE - I am using my Harley Davidson hipsters (which I bought 2 years ago) as my benchmark - 2 weeks ago I could not close ANY of the 4 buttons - now I can comfortably close 2 butons!!! I will post a pic when they fit me properly!!
That is a good guage! I do the same thing . . . I have bought lots of clothes over the years that have been too tight, that I've loved and then been depressed that it just didn't fit (shame on me for not trying it on) - and now those things are too big for me! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ally Cat's Mommy
I also have a pair of Abercrombie jeans that I still have from when I was a Senior in HIGHSCHOOL! --> TOO BIG FOR ME NOW!!! And I was pretty small when I was in highschool! :D
About the chocolate . . . My nutella suggestion was just a suggestion for those of you who HAD to have a fix. That's the healthiest fix I have found, from a "health" aspect. As long as you keep your sense about you. If you can't, forget it. Then again, there are always those 100 Cal packs, but they're only good if you just eat ONE PACK, LOL . . . not the whole box!
I guess I had a small addiction to chocolate myself . . . my migraines broke my addiction. I can't eat much of it at all. I can eat a dab of nutella. It doesn't seem to bother me. I can't eat much else. Guess that's a good thing.
I keep 4 Hershey dark kisses in my lunch bag---just in case. They've been there for a week without being touched. Sort of a security blanket ;)
My lunch used to consist of those 100-calorie packs, plus some other things. But not always the sweet ones - the crackers, the ritz mix, etc. It was just convenience, I guess. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by christa
But anyways, about chocolate fixes - if you're craving chocolate or anything, don't buy it and bring it back home. Eat it out somewhere, pay for it, eat it, and enjoy it. If you bring it back home, that usually means you'll have access to MORE, and then you really can overdo it. It's just like, if I'm wanting a "cheat" meal, I don't stay home and eat - that way, I can't REALLY overdo it! The restaurant only has so much, plus, who wants to pay all that much for such small amounts of things? :P
I'm not really getting my exercise, nor am I eating at the "appropriate" times. But lately, I've been feeling very sick and have thrown up a few times at work. Though, my work consists of standing up ALL day long, and running back and forth (one job I'm a hostess for a Tex-Mex restaurant, and one, I'm a cashier/hostess/anything for Frisch's) all day long, too. Sooo, I guess I am getting my "general" exercise in, just not specifically done exercises. And my eating schedule is WHACK. But I'm working on that... and slowly letting my bosses let me eat on the job. ;) One manager saw what it did to me if I don't eat (I became really weak, dropped everything I was carrying, and went and threw up). But yeh... that's my "update". I wish I had more time to exercise. But today I only work 4 hours, and then we're taking my nephew to Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom..... so I'll be walking around all day long, and SWEATING! LOL But yeh, should be fun.. I'm such a kid. :P
Julie,
You have some great tips!!!
Last night, mom and I had a pizza...and, instead of having FOUR pieces, I had two! And, I had her drop us off at the library, with the jogger, and we walked back. We made a ice cream pit stop for Jones, and while I kept the cone 'tidy' for him, I didn't eat much at all. Normally, I would have had a cone myself! THEN, after he was bedded down for the night, I got on the elliptical for 30 minutes. I felt so much better last night having gotten in the cardio. This am, I didn't have that "oh, I don't want to get up to exercise feeling".
Robin- I don't care if you walk slower than a turtle- YOU ARE WALKING. Stop with the self blaming....and start with the positive thinking.
For me, less food, less excuses, and more exercise works. I find myself saying, "I am so tired".....as an excuse, really, and not an indication of my energy level.
Keep up the good work everyone!
Wow, everyone's dedication has really motivated me. I've been eating better and exercising more just from reading your great success stories. Thanks everyone! :D
I have been watching this thread and I must say that I can see why it motivates people so much. Yes, I'm a long time member but I'm too embarrassed to tell you who I am.
I'm fat....really fat.....but I just can't get motivated. I just feel like I don't deserve to be healthy. Reading your stories should give me a kick in the rear I need but it does nothing. I have no life....no friends at all. All I have are my pets and if nothing else, they love me as I am. Why would I want to lose weight? It wouldn't change the ugly person I am on the inside. This has been a struggle all my life. I have sought counselling (sp?) but it doesn't help. I just don't know what else to do. :(
Might I suggest that you find another counselor? I don't mean that flippantly. BUT, every person brings value to our world. That you still have such low self esteem/worth indicates the counselor was not able to help you out of that rut. Find someone that you are able to connect to. Not all counselors are great (just like any other profession). You wouldn't stop at a poor job as it relates to car repairs- you would seek out another mechanic, why give yourself any less?Quote:
Originally Posted by Anon
I wish that you wouldn't have posted anonomously, as then I don't have the chance to tell you what good and beautiful traits you do have. But, I respect your privacy. Why do you find that you are ugly on the inside? You love animals, and at a very basic level, speaks to me about your ability to love- which is a beautiful trait to have.
Sometimes we spend so long hearing how awful we are (usually from abusive spouses, parents, siblings) that we start to believe it. Everyone brings something to the table. Everyone. If you can't see that, you aren't done working things out.
Weight doesn't make anyone more likeable, beautiful, or special. It is a healthier lifestyle, sure, and can bring about some more positive feelings.
Jump in, get healthier with us- anonomously, or however you can. Just don't leave us all alone, okay? ;)
When I had my final fitting on the 9th (the dress was done and I had to put it on prior to taking it home), I went into shock because A) Mom could barely get the corset on me and B) the dress narrowly zipped up. :eek: :(
I wanted to cry.
Andy gave me an article he found in a magazine about the 3-4-5 diet. Pretty much 300 calories for breakfast, 400 for lunch, 500 for dinner.
It gave suggestions and a BK Whopper Jr. (no mayo) is a lunch option!
You can even have 100 calorie snacks here and there (apples, almonds, mini bag of popcorn)
It's been hard (I hate counting and measuring), but I've been sticking to it and now I'm down to 140 (from 150) in only a week and a half.
I was at 140 when I bought the dress and had my first couple of fittings so I know the dress will go on at least and be somewhat comfy. I'm shooting for 135 so I can breathe. ;)
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Originally Posted by ramanth
Wow, 10 pounds in a week and a half. Wonderful! Do you think you can post that article when you get a chance (or a place where I can find it)? I know you must be SOOOOOO busy, so no rush.
I didn't go to the gym last night. I actually went home from work early because of a really bad headache and I even cancelled my pedicure (first one ever!)
It really bothers me if I plan on going to the gym and I can't for one reason or another. It makes me feel guilty. I know I shouldn't, but I can't help it. Sometimes it even puts me in a bad mood. I know I sound anorexic, but trust me I only SOUND that way. I have at least 30lbs to lose.
I’m going out to dinner tomorrow night to my favorite restaurant and I know I’m going to pig out! So I'm going to the gym tonight, tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday. Just thought I'd share.
Sure! I'll try to remember to bring it to work tomorrow and scan it in. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by My Peanuts
And I finally read through the thread. Love the before and after photos.
Congrats Ladies and keep up the good work! :D
And to those that are still trying or just starting... don't give up! *hugs*
Wow - 10 pounds that quick!!! You must have really cut your calories!!! Congrats to you! You should be proud to wear that dress now!!! You might have to get it taken up!!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ramanth
I'm surprised that it's not reversed though . . . to 5-4-3 . . . You should always eat more cals for breakfast/lunch & less late . . . you can burn them off early. ;)
And as far as fast food goes, you wouldn't believe how much weight I lost just by quiting it COLD TURKEY! :eek: I'm also surprised that they suggested fast food as a lunch meal. You don't always have to believe what you read. :eek:
I've lost 7 1/2 pounds (and I was slender to begin with, just had a little extra in the tummy and the chest) and I hope to lose a few more. Actually, I could care less about the weight, but I would like to get down to about 15% body fat, or whatever it takes to flatten my tummy. So far I've come down from 30% to 21%.
I've stopped eating red meat, cut back on junk food, and I don't drink anything but water now. (With the occasional small exception) I've also made a point of buying and eatimg more fresh fruits and veggies. I hit the gym a few times a week, but I haven't kept that up as much as I would like. Now that it's summer and I'm not taking Yoga, plus my boyfriend quit working at the gym, I'm really going to have to work to stay motivated.
I'm really sorry that things seem hopeless. I agree that maybe another counselor could help you work things out. I'm sure you are not an ugly person on the inside if your pets love you- from what I've seen, people who can love animals are some of the best people around!Quote:
Originally Posted by Anon
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Originally Posted by Anon
Anon, I completely understand where you are coming from. I am considered severly obese so maybe we can relate to each other a little bit. I hate to hear that you don't have any friends. We are all your friends here. Maybe you can join me and just try to be a little bit healthier. I don't know if I will get anywhere but I do know that the people in this thread have been very supportive and I think if you give us a chance you will find that out for yourself. Feel free to PM me also. Maybe we can just share our feelings and insecurties and help boost each other along. You can use your real name with me also. I promise that it will stay between you and me. I hope you will stick around.
Alright folks, the girls and I have already got our walk in this morning and guess what?! We walked for 45 min.!!!! Woo Hoo. I took them over to the walk/bike trail that runs around and through the city. I want to try and keep pushing the distance a bit each day. There is this one section that I know measures 5 miles so I want to work up to that. It will take me some time, but I think I can get there. Once upon a time I use to do that walk 5 times a day. Postive thinking, Robin, Postive thinking!!
Everyone have a good day!! :)
ROBIN!!! 45 MINUTES??? THAT'S FANTASTIC!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by RobiLee
Wow! I'm so proud! :D Like a proud momma! ;)
Hey, by the way, Robin, how did that grocery shopping go the other day??? Get anything good???