is there anybody out there ??????????

Helpppppp

right im 5ft 6 and 229 pounds fallen so far off the wagon from my diet now its just silly and really need someone to do this with so if you have sim goals to me and want more than just a weekly weigh ie someont to chat to about things in for help please lets talk as im hoping it will help me get re motivated and get this flab off !!

Hello! I'm about 5"7 and weigh about 217. I've been on this site for almost 2 months, and it has really helped! I started at 228 lbs. and although it's coming off slowly, at least its coming off. I'm definitely not an expert, by any means, but if you want to chat and share experiences I'm here!

I second harmonpl. I am not an expert but happy to help you with motivation. I started on CC in January. Actually I found this site after having lost a few. Jan 6th I weighed myself and I was 229. That was my 'Ok, time to do something' moment. (My all time high is 235 while pregnant......and this time, nope, not pregnant!) To date I have lost basically 33 lbs. I weighed this morning to see 196.2. I have fallen off the wagon 2x during this venture. Amazingly, I found my way back on. So, it's ok to fall off.....ya just gotta get back on. I have had my big mac weekend. I have had that piece of cake I shouldn't. But you shrug it off. Get back to counting calories. Get back to working out. You can do it! If I can do it, I know you can!

Hi yeah that would be great both of you thankyou ill add you to my friend list xx

Hi Rainbow...

I'm like you in that I'd like someone to talk with to help keep me motivated.  As an official yo-yo dieter, I know what it takes to lose weight, and I know that motivation comes from within.  But, I also think it helps to talk about it!

I'm 196.  I regained the 15# I lost last year.  I'm 5'5" or 5'6".  I really ought to measure my height!  I haven't been 140 since HS, but I think that's where I need to be.  And, I really ought to get there before I turn 40 which is less than 3 years away! (Really?!?!)

Tricia

Geez, seems like we all are in the same boat. I haven't been 140 since high school too. And that was after I lost weight in 9th and came back in 10th in size 10/11 jeans. Just about nobody knew who I was. Funny how you can be invisible at 200lbs. :) Yes, 40 is coming too quick for me to. I had a hard time dealing with 30. I have a few more years. But geesh!  My 33rd birthday is less than 4 months away. OMG! I am hoping to be down another 30 lbs by then! I am looking at it positively. I'm thinking, I could be in the best shape of my life this year, at 33! We just have to stay focused!

Oh, and I'm the shorty here. 5' 3"

Hey ladies!

I am in the same boat! 5'5" and at 227 pounds. I have been working out and watching what I eat since January but just officially joined this sight today!  Since January I have only lost about 3 pounds, and no noticeably changes in the way my clothes fit either. It gets really annoying when you dont see results.

I have been keeping a food journal and when I look through it, I see why I havent lost. My calories bounce all over, and the worst days are the weekends and when there is alcohol (lots and lots of empty calories).  its hard to eat right when your boyfriend is a foot taller and can eat anything he wants without gaining.

I have never been a dieter, but I do belive this is going to have to be an entire lifestyle change for the weight to come off and stay off. I am trying to train myself to workout and eat better until it becomes more of a habit than an annoyance!

I fell off the wagon this month very badly! BUT I decided yesterday it was time to get back on schedule! So I went to the gym last night!

Its time for a change! GO US!!

What are everyones favorite workouts? Favorite low cal snacks?

Welcome to the site ladies!  It seems like many of you are relatively new.  I wanted to congratulate you on deciding to make this "lifestyle change".

I started at 226 and am currently at 162.  My target is 154.  This CC site has helped me so much.  I have met lots of wonderful people who have supported me through the triumphs and failures.  If anyone would like some support, or just someone to chat with, please let me know.

The hardest part is starting.  Since you have already smashed through that barrier, you can do anything!

Hi everyone I'm 5'2'' and @ 233 lbs. I have lost 13 pounds but that is it I'm kind of stuck. I have tried every diet you can think of. I really need support also, I was shocked by the reality of no one in my family believing in me not even my husband basically I've been destined to be fat forever. Is how they see it. I have been so discouraged lately that I am considering getting Lapband surgery. So If I could find some ladies to give me support I would greatly appreciate it. You all sound like devoted women.

Favorite workouts: I LOVE LOVE LOVE kickboxing. It's very empowering! If you can't get to a class. Get the DVDs. I have Cardio Kick as well as the 10 minute Solutions Kickbox Bootcamp. Super fun. When at the gym, I really like using the elliptical (burns way more calories than the treadmil in less time) Today I used it for 30 minutes and burned 400 calories. I also love lifting weights. I don't know why that part is fun, but those white weight machines just are. You're getting stronger and building muscle. And we all know that the more muscle you have, the more you burn by doing nothing. Great bonus.

Snacks: I have gotten on a yogurt kick. Who knew? The Yoplait thick and creamy lights are sortof like pudding. (vanilla, cinnamon roll--I know that sounds weird, but it actually tastes very good, and lemon merangue are my faves) and then there are the yoplait whips--raspberry mousse. Lots of protein only 100-140 calories. Apples, Special K crackers, cinnamon almonds. Sweet tooth? I get Hershey's Bliss Chocolates. They are 39 calories a piece. If you can eat just one. I just let it melt in my mouth so I can savor the chocolate flavor I love so dearly and it usually does the trick for me....on, yes, that is right, just one! When it doesn't, it's good to have the fat free chocolate pudding around. I've really learned to get more healthy choice in the house. Even with 3 kids. I now by the 100 calorie snack cakes instead of regular things. Might as well get everyone healthier around here-----and they don't even realize what's going on! (Evil laugh here)

Oh yeah, don't miss my receipe for the 73 calorie cupcake! I am never going to use regular frosting again! :)

http://caloriecount.about.com/calorie-cupcake -yes-includes-frosting-ft132385 

Original Post by tciherr:

Welcome to the site ladies!  It seems like many of you are relatively new.  I wanted to congratulate you on deciding to make this "lifestyle change".

I started at 226 and am currently at 162.  My target is 154.  This CC site has helped me so much.  I have met lots of wonderful people who have supported me through the triumphs and failures.  If anyone would like some support, or just someone to chat with, please let me know.

The hardest part is starting.  Since you have already smashed through that barrier, you can do anything!

 I would be gald to get some support from you and all the ladies on this post.

bayba....I feel you. I get no support from my husband either. My only little cheerleader here is my 7 year old son. We just did a happy dance together this morning when I weighed in at 196.2 today.

It gets really frustrating. My boys are too little to understand but we go for walks and try to play as much as possible. Before my 2nd son I had lost 65 pounds on weight watchers. But my baby is now 1yrs old and I can't lose the weight as easily. My husband is all for me having surgery but I'm kind of scared, And I do want to see if I can do it on my own.

Original Post by findingmeagain2009:

bayba....I feel you. I get no support from my husband either. My only little cheerleader here is my 7 year old son. We just did a happy dance together this morning when I weighed in at 196.2 today.

 Congrats, it's encouraging to see people actually doing it on there own.

Thanks. I can't say it has been easy. It has been hard to stick it through. I had plenty of weeks where I stood on that scale to see little or no movement. Thinking, " I have ignored the twinkies, stayed at my calorie limit, worked out like crazy, this is not fair!" Crazy as it sounds, I still honestly don't feel like I've lost as much as I have. I notice my face, but little else. A slight difference in clothing fits. I am determined to go out in public in shorts this summer! (Something I did NOT do last year) I'm giving myself 2 more months and then I'm shopping for a swimsuit! My size 20 is NOT going to fit! I won't be pin-up model material, but I am going to be more comfortable in my own skin.

I have been trying to keep track of measurements though, as they say that is helpful when the scale is not moving. Because when your lifting your gaining muscle which weighs more than fat. So, the scale might not be moving, but your body is changing for the better. So, to date, I've lost 15.25 inches. That is heplful to see. You begin to feel like it's all worth it. Which, you really knew it was, but it's very hard to adjust your diet. And it's hard to think of this as a lifestyle change, not a temporary diet too. What tciherr said is true.....getting to that point and just starting it the hardest part of this battle. It took me over a year of feeling sick of the extra weight to finally get to the point where I was motivated enough to get off my keister and do something about it. 

Babya...my husband is the same.  He has seen me try and fail a lot.  And, he's seen me try and succeed almost as many times!  Still, I can't expect support from him.  It's nice to know that there are others out there with the same issues.

I think you can do this without surgery!

Tricia

Right then ladies we seem to have a good group here ive added you all as buddies and lets get this show on the road so to speak (sorry about the bad pun but im english say no more lol)

Hi Rainbow, I also have trouble staying motivated so it would be nice to have a diet buddy. I am currently 5'4 and 239 lbs what is sad is I was 229 about 4 months ago and I gained ten lbs. I love food. A couple of my skinny friends asked me to walk with them I have been doing it but it is torture. 3xs a week mainly up hill 3 miles. They walk at a  very fast pace and do not stop for a rest. It is what I need though or I don't push myself. so good luck and keep in touch with your progess.

Original Post by findingmeagain2009:

Thanks. I can't say it has been easy. It has been hard to stick it through. I had plenty of weeks where I stood on that scale to see little or no movement. Thinking, " I have ignored the twinkies, stayed at my calorie limit, worked out like crazy, this is not fair!" Crazy as it sounds, I still honestly don't feel like I've lost as much as I have. I notice my face, but little else. A slight difference in clothing fits. I am determined to go out in public in shorts this summer! (Something I did NOT do last year) I'm giving myself 2 more months and then I'm shopping for a swimsuit! My size 20 is NOT going to fit! I won't be pin-up model material, but I am going to be more comfortable in my own skin.

I have been trying to keep track of measurements though, as they say that is helpful when the scale is not moving. Because when your lifting your gaining muscle which weighs more than fat. So, the scale might not be moving, but your body is changing for the better. So, to date, I've lost 15.25 inches. That is heplful to see. You begin to feel like it's all worth it. Which, you really knew it was, but it's very hard to adjust your diet. And it's hard to think of this as a lifestyle change, not a temporary diet too. What tciherr said is true.....getting to that point and just starting it the hardest part of this battle. It took me over a year of feeling sick of the extra weight to finally get to the point where I was motivated enough to get off my keister and do something about it. 

 I completely agree with measuring inches when the scale is not moving! This really helped me when I was in a rut. However, since falling off the wagon, there has been no changes there either! Time to get back on that horse! And I also agree that it is hard to see it as a lifestyle change, but I whole heartedly believe that that is the only way it will work out in the long run!

Thanks for the ideas for workouts and snacks as well!

My workouts are pretty simple: walking my dog/walking partner Trooper, working on the eliptical is my favorite machine workout, Zumba (a fast paced dance style workout) is also awesome. I am thinking about trying a Yoga class but I always get to giggling too much

As for snacks: Apples, Bananas, and Carrots have been my fav lately. I burnt myself out on Yogurt for a while, but I still keep a GoGurt frozen in the freezer because its a good sub for ice cream after a sweaty workout! For a sweet tooth, I try and keep Hershey's Kisses around, only 25 Cals each and enough to fill the craving. Also unwrapping them individually seems to make a difference!

:) My kids LOVE frozen GoGurts! Those are awesome.

I've tried yoga at home. I have no balance coordination! Which is a reason I should keep doing it, huh? I have heard that Zumba is fun and they offer that class at my gym, too.

Yes, lifestyle change it is. You have to allow yourself some splurges and wagon drop-offs. It's going to happen. It is life. I'm going to mess up tonight. Ugh, I hate to be doing it as I really want a good weigh in this Thursday. I will just have to be careful not to mess up too bad. (My husband wants pizza tonight) I Love that stuff, one of my weaknesses for sure. Think I'll cut up some cucumbers to eat before it gets here so I can fill up on something good and just have a taste of the pizza! I used to be able to eat a whole one (if no one was looking) before all this change! Geez! I love food too. I suppose we all do.....it's why we're here. We have to find a way to permanently install the whole "In moderation" phrase into our brain. I still deal with emotional eating. Or maybe the correct word is BINGING not eating! ;) But I have been able to escape the boredom eating. That I luckily do not have to struggle with anymore.

You guys should check out the Biggest Loser Challenges they do here on CC. I am on the current one. (I was the biggest loser the previous week--yeah me!) But I have been replaced this most recent weigh in. It's friendly competition that I find both motivating and fun. It's closed now, no new members. But they will be starting another round in May or close to it. When I first came to CC I found a Monthly Challenge group. Those are really fun and good with motivation. This way, you really try as hard as you can to be the winner, but if you are not THE winner, you're still A winner as you did lose some weight! :)

UPDATE: By the way, I was a good girl last night! I ate one small square of the mushroom thin crust and one slice of my husbands -oh-too-delicious Philly steak pizza. BUT I was able to control myself! This is a grreat thing! I stayed within my calories for the day!

Congrats on keeping yourself in control on the pizza! Pizza is my downfall as well, so I try and limit how many times I order to once a month or less. Lucky for me, the boyfriend doesnt like pizza, so no worries there! I have the worst time with the cheese breadsticks!

I had a small vicotry yesterday as well! I kept myself within my calories for the first time in a while!

How often does everyone weigh in and do your measurements?  I try not to weigh more than once a week, due to daily fluctuations that can be disappointing. I need to get back to measuring inches once a week or once every two weeks. Do you think weighing/measuring should be done more often or less?

Any ideas on motivation to get your butt to the gym after a long day of work? I am usually motivated until about 3 PM but by the time I get ready to go home I am ready to just go home and be relaxed. I dont have time on lunch break to work out, and I dont even have a real lunch break in the summer time. I also live 25 minutes from my gym (which has no locker rooms at the present time due to remodeling) so morning workouts are pretty much shot as well!

Rainbow270 - have you been getting your motivation back?