Another Tall Club- 5'9" + 50-70 pounds to lose (Now ANY amount to lose)

Hello all

I know there are already a few tall clubs going out there, but are already quite established, so I decided to start a fresh one!

Just going to edit the opening post for the Middle of 2009!

Im a 25 year old female, my stats are:

Height: 6 Foot 1

SW: 330

CW: 195

GW:175-180

Starting BMI: 44

Current BMI: 25.6

If there is anyone out there who has similar stats/targets please feel to use this group to rant, share losses and sucess stories. This group was originally for people with 50-70 to lose but I have adjusted it as everyone is doing so well!!! Now anyone tall with weight to lose can join

Good morning everyone!

So I had a good day yesterday, gained 0.6, but I know I ate well and had a great workout, so I'm not taking the slight gain to heart. But I know if I work like this for the entire week I better see more of a weight loss than I am seeing now! Haha, but seriously, if I don't I'll probably punch something...

The menu for today is similar to yesterdays except I am cutting out the chips from my lunch. I think the added calories from that are unnecessary and I hope that this decrease will help to accelerate my weight loss. I still think I can make 10 pounds this month, but I need to get moving! I want at least 6, and I still need to do some work to accomplish that even.

Yesterday my friends and I were talking about weight loss and they made me feel so good! They made the point that I had lost 40 pounds and had kept it off! I was like "you're right" haha so I feel good today even though I gained a tad bit. No worries, doing the gym again tonight and going to be a portion nazi at dinner, I want to see the number go down!

I do feel sore, since its been a while since I had a good workout previous to this week I feel sore around my arms and sides, but I <3 that feeling!

You know, sharpdust, I found some really good, baked potato chips at Trader's Joe's that're low fat, and they're made from whole potatoes, not baked like Lay's put's out. I also found blue baked tortilla chips, which are pretty good, too. You should check it out. Just control the portions and you'll do fine.

Had my first workout in weeks this morning. Did 19 minutes on that Weslo thing I've got, which translated to burning 300 calories. Did a full body stretch, gingerly-didn't want to hurt myself-and did crunches, push-ups, leg-lifts, the whole ten yards. Felt pretty good. Since it's been so long since I last did one, I'm wonering if I'll be  sore tomorrow. Guess I'll fine out.

Keep at it everyone! We can do this!

Sharpie - I think you can do 10lbs in July because I am going to do 10lbs in July. Sucess is our only motherf*ckin option, failure's not, so here we go it's our shot, feet fail us not!

Let's see...I made it to the gym Monday & Tuesday. Walked on Wednesday and more plans to gym (hard) this evening. I weighed this morning and I'm at about 229.5 - it's time to step things up a little. I'm not TOO upset because last Sunday in a fit of sadistic torture I weighed myself (after 3 days of non-stop eating/drinking) and the scale said 235 which I know was a result of the holiday but still that was SCARY - so I'm back in the 220s...

MrsD: Good to hear you can workout again! But do be careful to not re-hurt yourself or make it worse! I had been buying some lower fat chips but for some reason last time I went to the store I got just regular Doritos...umm...so yeah you're right, I need that salty, crunch of the chip without TOO much bad stuff. It's going to be bad regardless but if I can minimize it then all the better. Hope you're not too sore tomorrow although I tend to love the feeling lol

Shizzi: Love the Eminem! I agree this is it. it's a test to ourselves. I have been doing very well eating, I have to remind myself to eat which is new. I find if I lose myself in other projects (i.e. work, reading, working out etc.) I don't think about food too much which is AWESOME! If I can control my food, I am GOLDEN!

I just came from the gym, I was indecisive as to whether I was going to go today or not, but just thinking about July and what I want made it clear that I should go. I did and had an awesome workout. I feel really good. Worked on the legs, did some crunches and ran and did the elliptical. Dranks LOTS of water and am back now, thinking about what to do for lunch...I had a great drop from yesterday after 2 days of small gains I am back to 240.0. I need to stay under this number!!! My short term goal for the next few days is to remain under 240 at all costs. My goal is be under there on monday that way I can lose some new pounds and not just the ones I put on over the weekend. No drinking for me this weekend =] You know the whole not drinking thing is not that bad, although I am not giving it up entirely but I'm still having fun and my friends love having a DD for the month -.-'

Well have a great day, count your calories!

Just got home from the Gee-WHY-EM-GYM! GYM GYM!

Can you tell I still have the rush?!?!

Like Sharpie, I debated and at one point even said I wasn't going but I did and omg I had a great workout. SOAKED in sweat when I was done - mmmm. Elliptical for 30 minutes, treadmill for 20 and some weights. This sounds silly but I can FEEL the weightloss coming back - woohoo.

Like Sharpie, I will NOT blow it this weekend.

Happy almost Friday! Rock on!

Shizzi: I know what you mean about "feeling" the weight loss cuz I totally do too. We know what works and when we half ass it we know that the results are not gonna be what we want. Way to go!!! Gym tomorrow?? Hell yes for me =]

Sharpie - I hit it in the AM!!!

30 minutes elliptical+15 min hard treadmill=weekend off to a good start!!!!!

The scale said a solid 230 this morning but I'm SURE it will be under that tomorrow. Can't wait to see!

Have a great day ladies!

Good morning!

The scale gave me a solid 238 this morning! =]

Under 240, I NEED to maintain this. I am going to go to work to help my boss set up some computers and then the gym. And I am going to be on my best behavior tonight, possibly going out with friends which means no alcohol, but I'll still figure out how to have a good time. I am going to get this done in July!!!

It's friday!

I worked out, got a great sweat going, ran 17 minutes, arc trainer for 35 and dig some major work on the arms and back =]

Tonight I am going out with friends to some trendy Hollywood club, not really my scene, but I'm going for a friend's bday. I am NOT drinking and don't think it'll be too hard since the drinks are always overpriced at those kinds of places. The only thing to fear is late night munchies after the club, but I think I can at least not go wild since I won't even have being drunk as an excuse. I feel great =]

I found out that I am going to Mexico to visit family in August, so some fuel has been added to the whole July weight loss fire! I think this is just the motivation I need. My family there has not seen me in 2 years, and not if, but WHEN I get down these 10 pounds I will be around 50 pounds lost since I was last there...50 POUNDS!!! I want them to be like OMG lol It definitely helps having this loom over me. I'll definitely think twice about eating something or skipping out on the gym.

This has been my 1st 5-day gym week in a LONG time. I feel great. Tomorrow I plan on running around the neighborhood to get some cardio in, in addition to enjoy the beautiful weather we're having here in SoCal. Well ladies, behave yourselves this weekend ;P I know I will

Good morning on this beautiful Saturday!

I went out last night and besides from some french fries from In-n-Out, it was a success! Actually I would not even call the fries a bad thing, I had been dancing so I worked for them! lol I drank only water and still had a great time. I am an all-time lot of 237.3 =] I NEVER want to be above 240! That is my goal this weekend is to stay under 238 at all costs!

Plan for the day is to just watch what I eat. That's it. No elaborate plan, just the fundamentals.

Finally down 2lbs to 228. My period arrived yesterday so I'm hoping that MAYBE I can be down to 226 at the end of the week?

I had a very mild case of food poisoning yesterday and I'm ALMOST okay today.

This week's goal is to not eat out and gym everyday!

Wow! I'm on a roll, weighed in at 192.6 this  morning! Trying very hard to keep the cals/fat low today. Hewever, we have a house guest, for the week, and he's not into "diet" anything. I'll have to plan meals carefully and keep my portions in control.

Geno gets back today from his golf trip. Sad to say, he'll be leaving again tomorrow for Orcas Island, so I only get him for one night.  Our little heat wave has come to an end, temporarily, and we got a little rain this morning. Not enough to real soak the ground, so I might end up going out and watering the gardens later.

Hope everyone had a good weekend. Keep at it!

Hello Ladies

Sorry for not posting much- I've been V.busy and my internet broke at home only a acouple of days after it set up!!!! Woot?? But a new hub should be on it's way (it's taking its time...). Apparently it overheated in the UK heatwave we had (which didn't get over 30 degrees celsius).

Anyhoo. I have the classic weekend story- got to a friends for dinner one night, go out drinking on another. I am hitting the gym tonight for a MONSTER workout  and on tuesday I am going to Manchester to see NINE INCH NAILS and Jane's Addiction. I absolutely <3 NIN so I cannot wait!!!

11 Days to surgery...... x

Hey everyone!

I had an awesome weekend, went clubbing and to a dance for my Dad's Mexico club and had zero alcohol and am only 0.4 above the weight I was on Saturday =] I am finally going to be losing some new pounds! It's amazing what ceasing to drink accomplishes. Of course this is not forever, but right now I am feeling the pressure to lose as much as I can. I am at 5 pounds lost for the month, so I am on track to the 10 pounds. I don't see anything slowing me down. i plan on having another hard 5 days at the gym and just logging in my food.

shizzi: My period just ended so maybe my quick drop was due to that. Stick to what you know works. Your weekly goals are good, I plan on not eating out and working out M-F, hoping to get down to 236 or lower by Friday.

MrsD: way to go! Don't let your house guest get in the way of your having delicious, yet nutritious meals =]

Laura: How fun! I <3 concerts, they're the best! Not much of a NIN fan, but I'm sure the show is going t rock! I have not been to a concert in a while...=[ I need to change that, even if it means going to a small show, I mean I'm in LA, what's my problem?? lol Have fun and be safe!

So the plan for the week remains the same. I feel good. I want t fit into this mini jean skirt I bought a while back. It fits, but it could fit better i.e. less muffin top.

Laura, 11 days - wow!

Sharpie, first off - congrats on not drinking! 5lbs in 3 weeks? psh, you got that, easy! I'm still waiting on the scale to do some serious moving for me...

One day down at the gym. Let's see if I can eat my scheduled dinner and I'll have a SERIOUS deficit today. I think this is going to be MY week!

Laura: OMG 11 days, I did not see that in my previous post. Keep healthy hun =]

So I went to the gym, yay! There were a lot of ppl there today (ugh!) but I managed to get a great workout out of it. I feel really good about this week, its started off well and I don't see it slowing down =]

I plan on increasing the intensity at the gym tomorrow, I want to make myself want to quit, but obviously not. I have so much motivation right now I feel I can push myself even harder. Mexico in 22 days =]

21 days...

I am at another all time low this morning =]

I weighed in at 236.4, I am almost half way through the 230s =]. I want to be in the 220s for my trip so bad, I think if I can maintain my motivation and discipline for the next 3 weeks I totally can do this.

I am 6.2 down for the month, 3.8 for the 10 pound goal. Please don't let me mess this one up! Well I feel slimmer, like I just feel better, not the usual disgust I felt before lol. I feel my clothes fittin slightly better, nothing drastic. I hope that for Mexico my clothes all fit well, like very good.

I was on my way to the gym this morning (I walk there, about a 15 minute walk) and halfway there I realized I forgot to bring socks. I had just washed all my workout clothes and was taking it there, but forgot the socks! wtf? So I came back. I wanted to squeeze the workout in before work cuz I hate going so late, but I guess today I have to go later or not go at all, and the latter of those 2 is not gonna happen lol. SO I am at home, with an hour to kill. I think I am gonna get dolled up for work just because lol. Well here's to another good day, hope everyone is on top of their stuff, let's lose these pounds!

I had a good day today!

I went to the gym, did not eat too bad. Nothing really else to announce...Let's see how what the scale says tomorrow.

Morning

Sharpie- 236! Well done...you're on a roll!!! I'm with you on the massive push, I gotta drop as many pounds as I can before my surgery next week. Keep at it- your new pic is great :o)

I wont be able to exercise for 3 months after surgery- so I'm trying to cram in a few big workouts before. I'll pretty much have to keep exertion to a minimum for a while, although I may be able to gently swim/walk after 2 months.

Good luck to you all for your weeks! It's nearly the weekend (hooray) but that means temptation (boooo) but I'm planning on couteracting any slip ups with gym goodness.

Good Morning,

Laura, even without exercising as long as you're eating is on track you should be fine.

Sharpie, such a cute pic. You are rocking and rolling, congrats on the low! BTW, last week when I got to the gym I realized I didn't have my sneakrs...wtf is right.

Me, I went to the gym Mon, Tuesday and had a root canal yesterday, my first... Back at the gym this morning and plans for tomorrow. The scale is not really cooperating. I'm hanging tight at about 228, but I'm starting to feel lighter if that makes sense. I feel like 225 is the "barrier" for me. Once I get to that I'll feel like I'm really back in the game. I identified what was "wrong" this week with my gameplan - improper eating at home. I'm going to the grocery store tonight so I can have alternative options while everyone else is eating chips, cake, crackers and cheese :(