Anyone interested

[Laura]

[SIZE=12pt]Is anyone out there interested in a weight loss support post or group? We can cheer each other on, trade meal ideas and vent our frustration

. We could do weigh-ins/measurements on Sunday or Mondays each week.... I know that it may be uncomfortable to post our weight, but if you choose you could say "I'm _ pounds away from my goal weight", or even "I'm _ pounds away from my first goal weight". I don't mind posting my weight, as I feel it gives me more incentive to keep working

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Is anyone in with me? I have really let my weight slide in the last few years and had slowly crept up to 186.6 pounds

We were eating lots of fresh veggies with dinner, but were eating WAY too much meat. I was being pretty naughty about other meals too and snacking on sweets is my downfall, especially after the kids were in bed at night. We also spend a lot of time on the road, so fast food is easy and yummy (most of the time)

Since I am a WAH Mom, I think I have an easier and a harder time. Easier because I have lots more time to prepare GOOD meals and harder because if there are bad snacks in the house I have all day access!

I've gotten super stubborn (willpower has nothing on sheer muleheadedness~LOL) and have lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks, eating plenty and super healthy too. The cravings are better, but I'd love to have and give some support

 

[Charley]

I have lost ten pounds in the last five weeks...but still want to lose about fifteen more. I was at 165.5 and now I am at 155. Gosh I hate sharing that! lol

I eat hardly anything when I am losing. I have gone on a soup diet for the most part and I count calories...keep it below 1200 on days that I diet. I can't diet on weekends but I am aware of how many calories I am eating. So I diet four days and watch it for three. So far it is working. Right now I am just looking at losing the next five pounds out of the goal of fifteen more. Today is a watch it day.

I have had one mug of decaf coffee so far today. Looking at soup for lunch and then will think about supper. Last night we had lasagna, but I portioned mine small and did not eat the garlic bread. I find that if I get to supper with under 600 calories, I can feel full after supper. I have cut out snacking at night completely. Only have two meals a day. I know they say to eat breakfast but I never have.

As to exercise, I try to take the dog for a walk everyday. I know I should exercise more!

 

[SampleMM]

Hi Laura sign me up.....fast!!!!! My weight has been creeping up so I joined a gym and am running on a treadmill but would love more support!! I think it sounds fabulous.

 

[Laura]

I have lost ten pounds in the last five weeks...but still want to lose about fifteen more. I was at 165.5 and now I am at 155. Gosh I hate sharing that! lol
I eat hardly anything when I am losing. I have gone on a soup diet for the most part and I count calories...keep it below 1200 on days that I diet. I can't diet on weekends but I am aware of how many calories I am eating. So I diet four days and watch it for three. So far it is working. Right now I am just looking at losing the next five pounds out of the goal of fifteen more. Today is a watch it day.

I have had one mug of decaf coffee so far today. Looking at soup for lunch and then will think about supper. Last night we had lasagna, but I portioned mine small and did not eat the garlic bread. I find that if I get to supper with under 600 calories, I can feel full after supper. I have cut out snacking at night completely. Only have two meals a day. I know they say to eat breakfast but I never have.

As to exercise, I try to take the dog for a walk everyday. I know I should exercise more!

See, If I don't eat, I get downright MEAN! My family would put me outside with the dogs & chickens. I'm eating 3 good sized meals a day, 1 snack mid/late afternoon when the kids are wearing me out and fruit in between if I get the munchies. Today I had Kashi Go Lean Cereal with a banana & vanilla soy milk. I'm about to have an apple, because I'm munchy, for lunch I'll have a wrap sandwich (Joseph's Oat bran, flax and whole wheat Lavash bread-actually super yummy, looks like a rectangular tortilla) with tuna or ham & fat free Miracle whip, spinach & dill pickles, maybe some carrots & pickles on the side, a Kashi TLC granola bar for a snack and dinner will probably be grilled pork chops, huge spinach salad and maybe grilled fresh corn...see, I'm eating

I love food~~LOL

 

[Laura]

Hi Laura sign me up.....fast!!!!! My weight has been creeping up so I joined a gym and am running on a treadmill but would love more support!! I think it sounds fabulous.

[SIZE=12pt]I need to exercise more. I have athsma, so running is NO longer my thing...abused joints are getting downright grumpy too. I'm trying to do some weight training, but the only running I'm doing is chasing Zac (22 months) or the horses

Heck, if I took Zac to Wal-mart a few times a week and turned him loose I'd run MILES~LOL[/SIZE]

 

[FoRebel]

Sign me up too... I need to lose about 20 lbs before my SIL's wedding next June!

 

[Laura]

Is Sunday morning OK for everyone so far, for me to post a weigh in/progress thread? That way we can keep it to one thread that everyone can add their response to and not take too much Forum space

You can post your results for the week whenever you have time during the week. Mary Lou, is this OK with you???

 

[Dr. Pam]

Laura, your timing is fantastic. I was already way overweight when I injured my knee last Sept--surgery and being laid up over the winter jumped my weight another 20 pounds. My blood pressure went through the roof, my diabetes was spiraling, and my plantar fasceitis was killing me. I was exhausted and grumpy.

Long story short, I ended up in the hospital with BP 210/110. Legs were swollen. Talked to my Dr. about LapBand, but insurence said I had to have 3 mo Dr supervised diet first. My Dr STRONGLY recc MediFast. I've been on it for 4 weeks and have lost 25 pounds so far (goal is 100 pounds). My sugar levels are under control and I'm off oral meds, I've dropped my blood pressure meds by half, my energy level is great, and I'm enjoying the horses again. I'm on about 1000 cal a day--the key is eating 6 times a day. The first week was rough; I wanted to eat my dogs. Cravings are much better now. I eat 5 Medifast meals a day (mostly shakes, soups, oatmeal, protein bars) and one "lean and green" cooked meal a day.

One thing I'm NOT doing yet is a regular exercise program. The barn work doesn't quite count as a cardio workout and I need lots of toning. I need support!!!!

Sun am is great for me most of the time. Sign me up!

 

[Connie P]

Can I participate even if I only have 15 pounds to lose??

 

[Laura]

[SIZE=12pt]Pam,[/SIZE]

Wow, what a ride. I'm so glad you're doing better now! Exercise is my downfall too, I need to just get on with it!

Connie,

Of course you are welcome!

I'm starting out with a 20 pound loss goal, which will bring me to (I hope) 158 pounds. I'm 5' 7", so that would be an OK weight for me.

I've lost a little over 10 pounds already, so I KNOW I can make my goal. That definitely inspires me to keep going, even though my loss is slowing now, which is to be expected. The fact that I have COMPLETELY overhauled my eating habits makes me feel much more optomistic about my long term health. I was scared to even consider a physical and having my cholesterol checked a month ago

I am changing Steve's diet a bit at a time, he's willing to be manipulated~LOL He is going to have to give up his beloved Keebler Elves Chocolate Chip Cookies though. They have 1.5 g. of SATURATED FAT each...EACH! He can eat 10 or more sitting, watching TV at night. I've transitioned him to a better oatmeal cookie. Once *I* am ready to add cookies back into my diet, I'll experiment with whole wheat/whole grain based recipes. I'm NOT making cookies right now, not when I've finally beat the sugar cravings into partial submission.

I did buy a bag of Hershey's Special Dark Kisses. I keep them in the freezer and when I REALLY need some chocolate I can suck on one like hard candy. It meets my need for chocolate and it's great treat that I know doesn't set me back

 

[FairytailGlennMinis]

I am soooo in...at least now when I am sitting on my butt in front of the computer.

I am heavier than I have ever been in my life and keep putting on weight at my new job. These people celebrate everything with food and lots of it...then they support each other with food...complain with food...comiserate over food....sigh. I am lacking in motivation and admit it--I need help!

 

[Laura]

I am soooo in...at least now when I am sitting on my butt in front of the computer.

I am heavier than I have ever been in my life and keep putting on weight at my new job. These people celebrate everything with food and lots of it...then they support each other with food...complain with food...comiserate over food....sigh. I am lacking in motivation and admit it--I need help!

Welcome!

I found that the easiest way to start was with what and how MUCH I was eating. One thing easy to eliminate was the amount of cheese I was cooking with. We could go through 1-2, 8 cups bags of shredded cheese a week. I also cut my meat portions back to 1-2 actual real servings a day (a serving is the size of a deck of cards) and added a ton more fresh vegetables. Steve and I could easily demolish a 1 lb steak EACH for dinner, plus sides. He bought some beef short ribs last week. Normally we would eat (just the two of us) the 4 piece, 1 1/2 pound package at one meal. Instead we divided it into 2 meals (I also took the much smaller serving) and added BIG spinach salads.

I've also been giving the kids some Morningstar Farms "veggies" items (like corndogs) and they are GOOD! The kids thing they're getting a treat (since I never buy corndogs), but Mia knows they are vegetarian and healthy

They are awesome for a low fat, lower carb "junk food" treat!

 

[Buckskin gal]

Good idea Laura. I too had let my weight go up. When hubby retired it seemed like I just didn't watch what I ate...will have to admit that evenng is the worst time for me and I tend to snack.

When hubby passed away I lost about 40 lbs. but I still could lose some more to be healthier. Would like to lose another 15 lbs. I hope others will share their favorite slimming receipes and snack foods. I so agree with you that it is the amount of food we eat that is the culprit in gaining too much weight. I can keep the sweets out of the house now and enjoy a lot of salads. Finding good low calorie dressings is hard. I do like a good chicken salad with spinach and head lettuce mixed in with sliced strawberries or mandarin oranges. I do like the Kraft Rasberry low in fat dressing with this. I too loved cheese and used it in a lot of receipes but now have cut down to just low fat mozarella now and then. I will use a small bit of parmeson cheese to flavor food now and then. I have been eating a lot of fresh cucumbers in salads and fresh tomatos and green peppers from my garden. Know fish should be worked into meals but find it so pricey that it is just a treat now and then. Do use cooked shrimp in salads. I really like getting the fresh cooked chickens from Costco for they make a lot of meals and are so yummy. If I get a craving for something sweet I make up a bowl of no fat pudding using skimmed milk. I have also gotten into using the vanilla soymilk for the occasional bowl oatmeal to help the colestrol. I boil eggs and use just the whites in salads or as a snack because they are filled with protein and very low calories. I hope to hear from others about their favorite foods for losing weight and then keeping it off.

 

[Maxi'sMinis]

OMGosh, thank you, thank you, thank you. It took me a couple days to think about commiting to this but please count me in. I want to lose 40 lbs.

I also need to exercise, mostly due to my double knee replacements. I have always done really well with a buddy system.

I have a suggestion, If I just get one person in with me it will be so much easiier to do! How about adding and exercise program! I can come up with some really easy exercises, even post instructions if someone needs it. I will keep tabs on how many of each exercise each participant does. You can post your daily Mon thru Sunday exercises on your weigh in day.

What do you think?

Mary

 

[Gini]

Can I join too? I have approx 35 lbs to lose. Being diabetic makes it hard but I'm sure willing to try. Laura this is a wonderful idea!

I have had a knee replacement, shoulder replacement and complete foot reconstruction. I'm a walking plastic and steel factory~

 

[bcody]

OK, I admit it, I need to be in! I have no idea what I need to lose, since I have not weighed myself, but I guess we will find out tomorrow! (I am guessing at least 20-25 pounds ).

Does anyone have any exercise videos they like? I am not a gym person.

 

[RockRiverTiff]

I was just wishing I had a support group the other day! My year in the city and all the good food there did a number on me, and I'm supposed to be in one of my best friend's weddings next year--I'd like to lose what I put on by then (about 25 pounds to start...ugh). I'm an outdoorsy person and have no trouble staying active and losing weight in the summer, but I despise the gym, so I'm worried about staying committed this winter. Plus now that I'm working from my home office I have way too many opportunities to snack. This is going to be great for me. Thanks Laura!

 

[Connie P]

Ok everyone - is today the big weigh in day? Where are we going to meet and do this?

 

[FairytailGlennMinis]

ok--I actually thought about this first things this morning and weighed myself. I have my "ideal" weight and my "I could live with this" weight...I am 13 lbs from the second. I think that is a more realistic and less depressing way to start as well. I am having my coffee now, making sure to EAT BREAKFAST (a biggie for me) and will pull out my rebounder today with a goal of just 20 minutes to start. Sticking with it is going to be my problem...but thinking about it as soon as I woke up is a good thing. 13 lbs is a workable goal I think...

 

[Maxi'sMinis]

I am down 2 lbs this morning. I have done 65 stomach crunches and bicycled 15 minutes per day the last 3 days. I have done 150 butt crunches, lol and 3 reps of 20, 10 lb dumbells bicep curls, over head lifts and lat presses each day too. Oh yeah feeling good.