Posts by deirdrereilly

Original Post by ektachadha:

the one i like the best is

"nothing tastes better than thin "

 ektachadha, be careful posting this one around here, you'll get your behind chewed out.  I posted a similar quote "nothing tastes as good as fit feels" and totally caught hell for it!  just looking out!

Original Post by xohmyx:

i ♥ the grocery store

i  usually go every other day just for the simple fact that i live alone in an apartment that on the 3rd floor . . . so i can't really have one day a week to go food shopping because i'll be dam'd if i have to make multiple trips up and down those stairs ha ha ha

but definatly food shopping is my favorite "chore" to do :]

 xohmyx, I used to live in a 2nd floor condo with the parking lot not accessible to the front door so I definitely can share your pain!  Multiple trips were a pain in the rear especially when I had to carry 30 lb bags of dog food! Oh and the front door of my building could only be opened by key which meant having to drop the whole load to open the door!  I'm so glad that's past me now!

Every time we chose a retaurant to go eat at I try to look up the menu, particularly the nutrition facts, before we go so I don't make the mistake of eating my calories in 1 item.  I was shocked to find out the calorie counts in most dishes at the local restaurants in the area.  For example, Outback Steakhouse, bloomin onions are approx 2,300 calories.  I knew it couldn't be too low in cals because after all it is fried but 2,300, that's more than I'm allotted in one day!

I think we need to remember though for things like nuts, peanut butter and most fruits and veggies is that they DO provide good things for our bodies so we shouldn't discount them or remove them just because the calorie count is high.  I like nuts for a small snack in the afternoon before dinner, I feel this helps me curb my cravings for bad things!  Usually things dense in calories leave us feeling full longer, like nuts, peanut butter, beans, etc so they are worth the cals spent! 

Happy Calorie Counting!

Alicat 29,

Thank you for the reply.  I'm actually doing the Turbo Jam dvd's that include a lot of what you spoke of, one tape is just cardio but then there are others that I incorporate throughout the week that focus on strength training with weights and/or band or just body resistence and what's even better is I actually ENJOY the workouts!

I had been following a meal balance of 50-60% carbs, 15-25% protein and 25-30% fat that I found while doing some searching on here but maybe cutting back the carbs and increasing protein slightly will help.  I guess I just really need to find my "triggers".

I do plan to keep on this train for as long as it takes but like everyone else, I want it now!  lol.  Thanks for the support, that's what makes this site fantastic!

Axonic, that is truly inspriational!  I've been tourmenting myself with this goal and wondering if it's even obtainable.  I actually stated at 197 so I've had some success thus far but lately my weight hasn't moved.  What did you do to make your goal weight by the wedding?

I tried the a sample of the gown on, same size I ordered so I at least know what needs to be altered but that was in February and I have to keep looking at pics so I remember what it looks like, lol.  Eden Bridals style # 584.

Our reception venue provides the invitations as part of their package, we just have to go to the place and look through tons of books and select them.  They had some online so I think I pretty know what I want.

I wish we had someone artistic enough, that would be so cool and a real personal thing for memories.

What dress did you purchase?

I'm currently set to moderate, is this too high?

Honestly I haven't been losing 1 lb per week, I lost about 12 lbs and then it just stopped around April/May even though I continue to do the same thing.  I figure I'll just continue to stay on track in hopes it'll go back to losing again.

I guess it's like anything, everyone interprets things their own way and for their own use.  To me this helps me to "stay on the wagon". 

And as I said before, to each his own...

Next time I'll post with a disclaimer!

Don't forget to also take your measurements!  Sometimes the scale doesn't budge but you've turned some of your fat into muscle and that's something that also should be measured as success.

I do it monthly and track my progress so I can look back and feel good about my lifestyle change and it helps me to realize that it REALLY is worth the battle.

Initially it was my Oct 2009 wedding but as I sat and thought about ALL the reasons I came up with the fact that I didn't like the number on the scale.  I refused to buy clothes that were larger, it hurt to bend over and tie my shoes.  Fiance and I went to the Bahamas in July 2008 and when we got the pics back I was HORRIFIED!  In the past I could "hide" the weight in clothes but these pics weren't holding anything back.  I decided then and there that things needed to change.  I have trouble staying motivated sometimes though but I'm working on that.  I'm working out and counting those calories.  Hoping to lose 25 to 30 lbs by September, I've lost about 12 lbs since January.  Very slow loss but I'm happy with it!

Week 0.   3/3-3/5:     188.8  

Week 1.   3/10-3/12: 189.8
Week 2.   3/17-3/19: 187.00

Week 3.   3/24-3/26: 185.60
Week 4.   3/31-4/2:   185.20  
Week 5.   4/7-4/9:     184.20 - this is even after a business trip!
Week 6.   4/14-4/16:
Week 7.   4/21-4/23:
Week 8.   4/28-4/30:

Week 0.   3/3-3/5:     188.8  

Week 1.   3/10-3/12: 189.8
Week 2.   3/17-3/19: 187.00

Week 3.   3/24-3/26: 185.60 - hoped for more but good for TTOM!
Week 4.   3/31-4/2:
Week 5.   4/7-4/9:
Week 6.   4/14-4/16:
Week 7.   4/21-4/23:
Week 8.   4/28-4/30:

Trust me hmartina we've all been there, it's not easy to accept that it will be slow process when we are constantly seeing advertisements for quick weight loss.  I've had my ups and downs since starting in Dec 2008.  I'm currently stuck, lol but I have faith that if I keep trying and working out things will happen. 

One thing I did forget to mention is that sometimes when you go into an exercise routine that's new for you your body will be gaining muscle which weighs more than fat so it could what's happening to you right now.  Make sure to take measurements and just don't rely on what the scale says because they can be evil and lie (lol, that's my excuse!)  I've lost inches since I've start which is what I guess keeps me motivated!  My hips alone in 1 month went down 2 inches!!

You are almost my twin also!  I'm 5'8'' and started at 197 lbs in December. 

I can't wait to hit my goal, not quite as aggressive as yours was but I'm sure once I get down to the 150/160 area I'll want to keep going!

Job well done and thanks for the inspiration.  Can you share with us what kept you motivated and got you through the tough times? 

Week 0.   3/3-3/5:      & nbsp;   188.8   --- just got over TTOM, up from BL9  :(
Week 1.   3/10-3/12:
Week 2.   3/17-3/19:
Week 3.   3/24-3/26:
Week 4.   3/31-4/2:
Week 5.   4/7-4/9:
Week 6.   4/14-4/16:
Week 7.   4/21-4/23:
Week 8.   4/28-4/30: