Anyone in their late 20s?!

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!

The gym is going great! It feels so good to work my muscles!

dearest VGeek, I hear ya about the "vegetarian food" offered sometimes.  I try to get veggie food when I'm flying long distances, but the airlines seem to think it has to be white pasta and butter sauces.  I just wanted some fiber!

I want to hear about all your efforts to stay active & eat healthy this weekend!

I was naughty, I drank every night from Wednesday to Saturday and I feel absolutely saturated. I'm being good now though. :)

I will be in the gym tomorrow!  It does feel good to work your muscles! I would also like to hear what everyone else has been up to to stay active this weekend.

Wow, foxy, four nights of drinking?  Sounds like fun - I need to party with you!  Must be getting old, it's been a while since I've done that.

Besides overdosing on mesclun mix, I haven't done anything constructive for my health today.   I had a mini-meltdown on my boyfriend.  I felt so gross after my four days of bad eating and sitting on my ass, and I was trying to tell him about it and his response was "well, get back to the gym this week."  I guess what I wanted to hear was "don't be silly, you look gorgeous and hot," but he was more "you really don't look that bad, it was only 4 days, you can't have gained more than a pound or two."  Does this prove the rumour that sometimes boys suck?

Sometimes girls also suck, I can't believe that I let a small bit of weight gain bother me so much.  But it really does.

I've been equal parts good and bad this weekend. I definitely drank all day and night of the entire weekend.....BUT....I only ordered flavored vodka with soda water.  Which is a big deal because I am usually a beer drinker.  I can't quit drinking for South Beach like I'm "supposed to" because it's really my only vice left, and you gotta have somethin, right?? haha

On the positive side, I was really careful of what I ate. Even when I went to Coney Island which is like all carnival-type food, my friend reminded me that I could get a shish kebab instead of a hot dog and it would fit in my diet! And I ordered a burger last night but took off the bun and ate it like a steak. I also gave my fries away to my friends and didn't eat a single one. 

Exercise-wise, I went to 3 outdoor concerts and did a LOT of walking around. So much that I got a charley horse in my leg at some point. I think I look a little bloated from the heavy drinking this weekend, but my clothes fit me a little better. I feel like I'm on the right track!

sounds like everyone is doing great! 

I had a blast in DC...when I get my pics developed (yes, I still use a film camera) I am going to redo my pic.  I looked great and felt pretty good.  I didn't really watch what I was eating, but Mom and I split lunches and desserts, so it could have been worse.  We did lots of walking on Saturday, but I'm sure it wasn't enough to counter the calories I took in.  I'm certainly feeling bloated and tired this week.  I really need to work exercising into my daily routine...I can't seem to break out of the cycle (get up, go to work, come home, eat, TV, sleep).

On top of that AF will be arriving next week, so I'm dealing with the emotional part of PMS...yeah me.  That's not helping my mood any - that's for sure.  Vented on DH a little, and then got mad at him for not helping me with the house stuff.  I feel like he is acting like I am not working...asked me yesterday evening if I was cooking, then what we had in the freezer and then followed it up by telling me he hadn't had any lunch (ie. I'm really hungry and you're not taking care of me by cooking me meat and potatoes every night) and that he'd be home late b/c he had to go to this farm near WVa.  (Why should I cook when he's not going to be home to eat it.)  I got mad, so I called him back and reminded him that there was salad stuff (ready to use) and left over pork chops in the fridge that he could eat.  He ended up eating cheese and crackers for dinner anyway.  Ticked me off, big time.  It seems like even when I cook he doesn't want to eat it.  ARUGH...I could kick his butt.

Ok - sorry for venting ladies. 

That would drive me bonkers, vp.  I guess just keep the cheese and crackers stocks up?  Grrr.

Ningyo awesome job - it's the best feeling when your clothes look good on you.

Had to share...talked to DH a bit more...he met me at the grocery store last night, and helped me do some house things...cooking and laundry.  I'm feeling MUCH better today.  I just hope he keeps it up.  I think sometimes he doesn't realize how I'm feeling when I get home from work.  I'm going to keep my fingers crossed and try not to let it get bad before I say anything...kinda a "nip-it-in-the-bud" sort of thing.

Keep up the good work ladies...tomorrow is Friday, so I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! 

That is awesome that he's being so willing to help more.  I really hope he does keep it up.  If you can keep reminding him nicely (not nagging), I'm sure he will actually be happy and PROUD to be more involved in taking care of the house.

I always go through this thing with my bf where something like that bothers me and I tell myself "don't mention it, you're just being petty," and it will continue for months until I get upset about something else and then freak out in a crying hysteria at him for something that's been building up for ages.  Nipping it in the bud works so much better with him - he takes me more seriously - although I never really realise it will until I actually speak up and say something.  I'd better go tell him he should tell me I'm pretty more :) It always surprises me because with my family growing up, you could politely mention something a dozen times and no one would take any notice.

Men.  Yup. You have to spell things out for them, and not just sometimes, but all the time. Like they say, life would be much easier if there was a women's handbook... So we should just say, "you need to tell my i'm pretty at least x times a week and mean it" 'cause we know they think we are, but in their minds, if they tell us once we should know.

And I'm totally there with ya VP, my husband is a cheese and crackers kind of cook too.

And AF came today so I've been an emotional crying wreck too.

ningyo45-  3 concerts?  How great!  Who did you go see??

I think we're clearly all on the same wavelength, it's ttom for me too :/

I just ate a bagel and cream cheese.  I basically never eat those, I just had a MASSIVE need for carbs right away.

How's everyone doing this week?

Oh I had a great week.  I went to Portland and visited with friends and family.  I made good food choices (and then ruined it with beer, lol) and even exercised a little.

There's nothing like fresh air to clear your head.

I'm still over-eating and need a good kick in the ass, but today I was good.  I had a Go-Lean hot cereal for breakfast, and a boca burger with a lettuce bun for lunch.   Go me!  Now all I need is some exercise before I go out drinking tonight.

(You'd think I'd have learned by now. There must be something about being in my late 20's...  :)   )

Sorry so off-line these days - crazy week.

Portland sounds like so much fun.  And so does going out drinking - I am simply not partying enough while I am still in my youth!!!

Sorry so off-line these days - crazy week.

Portland sounds like so much fun.  And so does going out drinking - I am simply not partying enough while I am still in my youth!!!

Hi ladies!

It's been a while...I'm working on finishing up a grant application, so that has me preoccupied.  I'll try to be better soon!

I could use the swift kick to get motivated to join a gym - I have the desire to lose 5-10 more lbs, but not the motivation! 

Enjoy partying!  I'm heading to my mom's this weekend to help with renovations, so I know I'll be working, and maybe celebrating turning in this application!

Have a great rest of the week and a good weekend!

I'm getting back my motivation to a certain extent (I feel like my little break gave me a bit better perspective), but I"m also letting myself let obstacles get in the way - no fridge or stove this week is the main one.  (Completely messed up kitchen.)  I'm eating out/at work more than anything else, and that always seems to be food that's high-calorie but not filling enough.  GRRR!

How is it going ladies?

Hi!

I've been pretty good. My grandmother passed away so last week and this week I've had house guests. By next Monday life should be semi normal. No I take that back, I'm starting school again (go me!) and will be working, so we'll see if I can maintain a good diet and exercise.

I haven't gained or lost in many many moons (still balanced between 147-150), and I'm okay with that.

How are yall?

VP, I just joined a gym and love it. My arms are much more toned and I think my boobs have more lift. ;)

VG, maybe use this kitchen problem as an opportunity to eat lots of raw foods. And eat lots of nuts for fat & protein. And I think I could live at one of the new frozen yogurt places.

Hope to hear from you.

So sorry to hear about your grandmother, foxy.  That's sad news.

Sounds like the scale is staying the same for you, but your arms are more toned?  That means fat is turning into muscle! Awesome! 

Great idea about the raw foods.  I will have to work on that tomorrow.  Probably try to pick up a bag of those snap peas to munch on at work. Today I had: Way too much coffee, but also lots of water.  Half a low-fat muffin.  A Kashi bar. A huge green salad (dressing was not that great - creamy).  Two plums.  Some cheese popcorn (pretty fatty).  Take-out pad thai with tofu and bean sprouts (actually I felt the worst about this because it was too big and I couldn't finish it and there was no one around to share it with so I threw out at least 1/3).

I'm so looking forward to being able to cook normally again!!

I moved!

Earlier than expected.  And now I can eat REAL food again.  Woohoo!

It's been a while since I've posted...moving, new job, grants, no internet at home...slows ya down!  Not much posting going on in this thread....how are things with you guys?

Sorry to hear, foxy.  This month marks about 3 years since I lost my grandfather...it's never easy and always sad.

Congrats VG on the move! 

Since my last post, I've joined Golds.  I have a new gym buddy (who is fit and fabulous...and really does help keep me going).  I am trying to go 3x per week...and have found the classes to be fun and much more motivating than me alone on the treadmill (kickboxing rocks!).  I'm up and down in the weight (the dr's office weighted me Monday at 136...dressed with shoes and right after lunch, so I'm hoping it's a little high)...a few weeks earlier after the holidays and sitting on the couch for 2 weeks I was at 128...I reallly do think scales lie.  I'm afraid that I'm putting on the lbs b/c I'm "bulking" up.  My clothes still fit, and I like the way I look (certainly WAY better than when I was 150!).  I'd still like to be down closer to 120, but I'm not willing to give up yummy foods and I really don't like to exercise all that much.... I don't know.  We'll see I guess...being happy is the most important thing.