Posts by tronjo

Does a groom count?  I'm getting married Dec 5th, and wanted to be at 199....but, stuck at 212.  At this point, I would take 205.

Best of luck to you!

IMO, your doctor sucks.  Probably been thin his/her entire life.  Might be better to see a nutricianist.

Diet is 80 percent, exercising is 20.  There are many benefits to working out, not just weight loss.  But yes, you sure can lose weight without it.

Congrats!!  That is Awesome!

Grab some stuff off of the rack, hit the changing room, and see how good you look now!!

Welcome aboard!  We don't care where your from, this is a great site because of its great members from around the world.

I use the large Foreman with the removable grill plates.  LOVE IT!

oh, and heres a good tip. Look around at Good Will stores, Salvation Army type stores.  They usually have one, barely used, and cheap. Paid $6 for my last one.

I would like to get in on this!

I'm male (only one?) 5'9 217lbs 43 yrs old

I'm getting married Dec 5th and would like to be 199 by then

Goal weight? 175?

You are losing weight, eating healthy, feel great........I wouldn't change a thing at this point.

I've been overweight since I was about 7.  I like food. I like to eat. I like feeling full.  I'm 42 now, my highest weight was over 260, cw is 211.  I truly do not know what it feels like to be thin.  That is my goal. To be at a normal weight. To look in the mirror and like what I see.

The support and great idea's on this thread are amazing!!

How wonderful it would be if you children grew up knowing that excersize

is an important, everyday activity.

First off, congrats on your success!!

they say that it takes three weeks to achieve a new habit.  Maybe try to get your mom to commit 3 weeks to eating healthy and doing some activity.  Eating right is the main thing.  Can she join CC?  When I feel like eating (even though I am not hungry) I come here and read stories like yours, it helps to keep me focused.   If you can convince her that she doesn't need to starve herself to lose weight, that she can eat plenty of food (probably more then she eats now, but less calories) maybe she will be on board with it.  She also needs to get enough rest.  Whatever changes need to be made to accomplish that...

I lost my dad at 51 due to heart failure.  Looking back, I wish I had pushed him into a healthier lifestyle, It may not have worked, but maybe, just maybe, it would have.

best of luck to you and your mom

It never asked my height or age?  Says I should be eating 2500 cals a day and drinking 4.1 liters of water!

Congratulations on your success so far kristy!

You look great and happy in your photo's

Keep up the good work!

Original Post by gi-jane:

Being well-hydrated helps keep your digestion running smoothly, reduces fluid retention and also means your vital organs... liver and kidneys... are able to do their job properly ie. processing fat and removing waste products from the body.

You don't have to drink vast amounts of water unless you've got a particularly strenuous job, do a lot of vigorous exercise or live in a hot environment. A litre or two is sufficient.

I highly doubt that one liter is enough.  According to the Mayo clinic, 2-3 liters for most people.

I did some research on this just yesterday.  The best indicator seems to be if your urine is clear or slightly yellow, you are doing fine.

For a man, the suggestions are between 65-100 ounces a day of fluids plus the water in the foods you eat.  I am shooting for 100 a day.

I have heard many doctors and others say that if you wait to drink until your thirsty, you are to late and you are already partially dehydrated.