I'm a dieting veteran.... up and down the same 20lbs since highschool! I've always lost it on Weight Watchers...but I wanted to try something new. So, here I am. I'm looking to start a group of late 20- early 30 year olds who are interested in losing weight and getting healthy. I'm 5' 9" 160lbs. I'm looking for others that have about 20-30lbs to lose. Hopefully there's some people out there!!
Happy New Year!
Hey everybody!
I wanted to put my 2 cents in for today....and share some good news!
I'll start with the motivation - I kinda pooped out motivation-wise recently, too. I don't know what it is...maybe the weather? It's been kinda cold and rainy and certainly overcast here for a while (I'm in MS). I'm tired of the cold (without any snow), the mud, and the gray skies. I'm ready for sunshine and buds on the trees. (i'm not sure what I'm going to do when I move back to VA in May...it won't be quite warm there and the winters are colder and longer...but I will get snow...hmm...pluses and minuses everywhere, right?!?) All I have wanted to eat is junk and LOTS of it. (I've really tried not to eat the crap, though) I've tried to pick myself up a bit b/c dh will be home in 2 weeks and I want to have as much off as I can so that he'll be surprised. I am doing this for myself, but the look on his face will be an added bonus! That's helped me a little.
The other piece that has kick-started my motivation is that I have hit two of my goals! Goal 1: "goal pants"; Goal 2: 135lbs....I did both in 1 day! I couldn't believe it when I got on the scale last night and it said 135.4lbs! I did a little happy dance and then got on the elliptical (35 min) and then the treadmill (40 min - watching TV at the gym is a good thing...forgot how long I was on the machine!). When I got home, I showered, then ate supper and watched American Idol (I can't help myself...gotta watch it!). I wasn't tired enough to go to sleep, so I did a few chores and picked out clothes for today. While I was in my closet, I figured why not try on some of the things I kept from the August closet cleanout. They ALL fit!!! No pulling, tugging, straining, bulges or fat rolls! I couldn't be happier.
I don't think I'll make my Jan-Apr weight loss goal for Feb of 133lbs (since the end of the month is tomorrow!), but I'm tickled pink about being 135 again! 10 more to go and then I'll have to figure out how NOT to gain it back!
My suggestion for those who are still searching for motivation - figure out why you are doing this (ie. is this for you or someone else? bathing suit time? health problems? etc.) Remember why you are doing this. Make mini-goals. Make every day a new day and try not to kick yourself for mistakes from yesterday - you can't change the past...just the future. And, finally...keep in mind that you are not alone and have faith in your self and your strength.
If I can do it, so can you! 
(edit: sorry...that got longer than I expected!)
thanks vpireiner,
i did lose sight of why i was doing it because i was so focused on why it wasn't working. my goal ended up being about numbers and nothing concrete. once i figure out MY real reason (because right now there are so many) then it will help me regain focus. thanks so much, helped a whole lot.... and congrats on your accomplishments!!!!
vegetariangeek and foxlady, i will definately use your suggestions for supper this weekend. i have made fahitas many times, but its been months. i forgot how much i love them. squash.....i've never had before, but this is a new year....i going to try it!
Thank you Vpiriener. You know I didn't realize it until I read the last few comments, but I've been focusing on hating myself for not doing anything rather than why I'm doing this in the first place. I think some time to myself and some soul searching will bring me back on course. Congratulations on reaching those goals!
Well here I am from hiding. I so haven't wanted to come online and post because I just fell off and feel like the 7 pounds I lost I'm sure I've gained them back.
My eating just went to crap and making the bad choices was like all I could do. I added real cokes back in and it just went downhill from there. So, my size 14 jeans are still feeling tight and I've had to buy a few size 16 clothes.
So I'm starting over. I haven't gotten on the scale yet and man I'm scared to see where I'm starting from. But hey I guess we all have to start somehwere. My belly looks bigger than ever but man I haven't feel as good as I did when I was working out so I gotto get going. It's good to hear that I haven't been alone and we can all get back on track.
Hello Everyone!
I am a 26 year old mother of 2. I did weight watchers after my 5 year old was born and lost 30 pounds. Then got pregnant with my 2nd son who will turn 1 tomorrow. Needless to say I gained all 30 pounds back! I tried going back to weight watchers but I had little success, once you know how to cheat you will continue to cheat and not lose any weight!) Anyway, I just joined this site today and so far so good! I currently weigh 180 lbs, and hope to get at least 30 pounds off. I am in a wedding in June and would like to be down, with any luck, at least 10 pounds by then. I can't believe I let myself go back to this, but I honestly think that the minute my body figures out it is pregnant it starts to gain weight NO MATTER WHAT I EAT! Oh well, I hope this helps.
I am looking forward to this community and losing some weight! 
Welcome m_mmama and poohlover! I'm fairly new to the group too, but they've been wonderful! The cc members I've "met" have been supportive and helpful. It's been great - I hope you have the same experience.
On another note...I need to ask for help. I've hit a plateau and am feeling kinda down about it. I posted in my journal kinda a rambling about talking to my sister. She offered me some tips, but I was hoping to get more from those on this board.
Yesterday was the 3rd time this week I had heard about the Power of Positive Thinking (among other things), so I'm working on not getting down on myself (although PMS doesn't help much...and it will only be getting worse between now and next Wednesday). DH comes home on Sunday (after being gone 10 weeks), so that is helping keep my spirits up, and I'm finally starting to get some good sleep (for the first time in 2 weeks). I'm in a confused state right now, I guess!
Anyway, good luck to everyone - keep up the good work and if you have any tips or tricks to pushing past the plateau, I'd love to learn about them!
Original Post by runner_girl:Finally a group that isn't full of anorexic teenage girls! Count me in too, guys. I'm not really trying to lose, but I am trying to maintain and work at eating healthier and more naturally.
Oh, I'm 26, 5'3'' and about 105.
What's the plan? Weekly weigh-ins? Exercise challenge?
Umm 5"3' 105 pounds? thats underweight honey. I think this forum is aiming at people more like me who need to lose 10-30 pounds, and you dont need to lose anything. I'd love to have a 105 pound frame right about now, but since I am 5"2' 127 lbs. I need to lose at least 10 pounds, though I'd love to lose 15. all I really want is to lose 10 by May.
hi everyone!
just a quick note to say hi to you all....thank you vpireiner for your words of motivation, you are so right...we all need to remember the all important question of WHY we are doing this!
i'm doing ok...down another half a pound (in two weeks, not great but not gaining). still have 5 pounds to be pre-baby weight and another 5 to be where i should be. i'm pretty happy with where i am so far!!
going away with the hubby to see bon jovi this weekend...YAHOO! first time away since the baby's been born and i'm expecting that i'll forget all about the diet (he's made reservations at a fancy shmancy restaurant for saturday night and everything) i'm planning to get back on track monday...have a great weekend, all!
missy
Where have all the regulars gone??? What's happening to everyone (not just us here). Even in my office and my friends trying to lose weight I've been seeing the same disinterest. I haven't worked out or eaten right in what seems like forever (probably more like 4 weeks). It's weird but it just doesn't seem like a priority to me anymore but I want it to be. The only time I think about it now is when I see myself in the mirror or have to pass over my favorite pants that don't fit anymore when getting dressed in the morning.
I cannot "go back" to where I was when I weighed less or had more muscle. There is a little saying I have about life . . . no backing up - severe tire damage. Just like in those parking garages you see occasionally. But it's true. Life changes and you can never be 21 again or go back to that time in your life when you were really happy. The only thing I can do is make something new with my body and with my health. So here's to creating new bodies, new outlooks, and new goals. Good luck to everyone, and try not to be a stranger. It's okay to post even when you're not living up to your own expectations. It can only help everyone in the long run.
Thank you all for being there with your motivation and honest words. Have a great week!
I agree with innocent_sin ...it is probably good to post even when you aren't living up to your own expectations...it holds you accountable for your actions. If nothing else, it helps you realize what you are doing and maybe motivate you to get back on the wagon. Avoiding the inevitable won't change it...
As for me...I'm in a holding pattern, myself. I've been bouncing between 135 and 137 for 2-3 weeks now. I'm NOT happy with it, but I'm also letting other things in my life derail me from my mission. After reaching 135-ish and being able to look at myself for a while at this weight, I think I've decided to adapt my goal a little. I would still like to be 125, but the new objective is going to be 130 by my 30th. That's only 5-7lbs in 2 months. But dh is back home, and I'll be traveling and getting ready to move. I think it is a more reasonable expectation for me to not gain and loose a little more than push for another 10 in 2 months. We'll see.
This is also my pms week...I'm supposed to have a visit from AF tomorrow, so I'm not really in the mood to do anything but eat junk. I have noticed that I am able to eat a little junk rather than a lot...controlling my cravings instead of letting my cravings control me. I think tonight dh and I are going to go for a walk...since I cheated on my exercise yesterday and only did 30 minutes instead of the hour I should have done.
Let's keep on truckin' and try not to let the lack of motivation stop us from reaching our goals...we can do this if we try, right?!
What a trip. I'm in the same boat as all you guys. 149-150 and holding. I too have felt that there's just nothing to report.
Sorry for my bs reasons not to write! I will. Isn't that why we have a group? To write to eachother when we're the most unmotivated...
This month has been a rollercoaster. Around ttom, I lost weight, mid-cycle gained, towards ttom, losing again....it doesn't make any sense to me.
I guess there's a lot on my plate. I'm getting ready to move from Turkey to Southern California, go back to school after many years, and start a new life... again. I do this... major life change every couple of years... my parents once told me there's nothing I can do that would suprise them anymore...
Anyway..... it's good to hear from everyone. Keep writing, even if it's non-weight-loss related. Accountability!
Yaahhhh! My friends are back! Great to see all the posts. I heard something on the radio today that I wanted to share. It talked about cravings. Apparently, if you're craving sugar your body needs a boost of energy. It suggested going for a quick walk. A 10 minute walk can boost your energy for 2 hours. If you're craving salt it's because your body is dehydrated and needs water. Your body craves the salt because salt holds water into your body, so the study suggests if you crave salt to drink a huge glass of water instead. And now for the hardest one . . . if you're craving chocolate it's because your body needs to relax and chocolate has magnesium it in which calms the body down or something. The study suggests nuts that also have lots of magnesium. Or if you want to have chocolate do it in moderation because a little dark chocolate everyday is supposed to be good for you.
That's my tip for the day. Thanks for posting everyone, it made me smile (and want to eat my carrots instead of chips from the vending machine!).
It's refreshing to hear a new idea! I read the forums daily and it's almost all the same. :) Great info: sugar - walk, salt - water. I need to take more walks.
I'm going to my mother-in-law's house today for lunch. She'll be serving, dolma (stuffed eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes) with garlicy yogurt. Yum. I better plan for a reaalllllly healthy dinner tonight.
Sounds like the best lunch ever!
OK, so I am staying superbusy till tonight apparently and didn't have time to grocery shop (or do laundry or dishes, the place is a disaster and I'm wearing the borderline-office-appropriate clothes to work) ... that means eating out for lunch - probably salad and yogurt and maybe I will grab some cashews too, for the protein AND the magnesium!
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