| Forum | Topic | Date | Replies |
 |
|
|
|
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Nov 11 2009 02:11 (UTC) |
12 |
Hey rosie_1981 well to the group! Congrats on getting married & this is the perfect group to help ya get to ya desired weight. Good luck! bright_eyes welcome to the group hun!! myksgirl43, you are such an inspiration!! congrats on getting almost to your goal.. I'm hoping to get where you are now. I'd love to talk with you and get some advice from youuu.. and mayb even buddy up! Hope to hear from ya soon!! Just in general, I did a lot of eating out this weekend.. lol BIG NO NO! and the holidays aren't gonna help much either I'm sure. Still working on getting under 240 this week :] I was able to work in some exercise, and nap time.. which was WONDERFUL because I've definitely been struggling with balancing it out. Good luck everyone!! SW:245 CW:243 GW this wk: 240 GW overall: 140-160
|
|||
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Nov 06 2009 06:01 (UTC) |
17 |
Heyy sooo I've def dropped 2 lbs this wk getting back into everything so I figured I would post AGAIN lol I really am excited about it. harmonpl Glad to see you're back! I was gone for a while too lol but nonetheless even though you're not losing you're still maintaining and that's def worth a congrats!! Hope to hear more good news from you sooon! o0danielle0o Glad you joined us. Like myself, alot of us have been out of the loop, but I'm def into getting back into the swing of things. You and I are the same height and I def weigh more than you but we can buddy up cuz my GW is close to yours. Good luck && hope to hear from you soon! SW:245 CW:243 GW this week: 241 have a good weekend y'all! |
|||
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Nov 04 2009 22:24 (UTC) |
20 |
So my weight that I lost over the summer has come back! Lol college food and new routines are death to my food and exercise habits. Nonetheless, I'm back on my routine with exercise and calorie counting and might I add, I'm not doing to shabby. Hope all of you are doing well (looks like I'm not the only one gone missing)! So here are my stats: SW: 245 CW: 244 (lost my pound for the week :] ) NGW: 242 (hopefully this week since I'm doing more exercising!!) GW by my bday (Jan 10th): 199-210 |
|||
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Nov 04 2009 02:42 (UTC) |
21 |
Hey y'all! :] Totally didn't fall off the planet. School's been tough but I'm back and I'll post some updates sooon! Glad to see yall are doing well. |
|||
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Aug 30 2009 01:23 (UTC) |
28 |
Hey hope y'all didn't miss me too much :] Cali was amaaazing.. and def gained some weight but guess what!?!? I've lost it plus more yayyy! Now time to get to my goal weight.. I'm so excited. And still working on gettin under 200 by Thanksgiving. Hope you all are still doing well and either maintaining or losing. |
|||
| Weight Loss | Looking for a buddy! | Jul 31 2009 13:16 (UTC) |
26 |
Oh my gosh ladies you'll never believe it lol I got home yesterday and found out ahh it's my TOTM! Not the best time of the month, but definitely a relief because now I know why my weight may not be moving as much and I can say that I am totally relieved. Hmm.. I will keep exercising and eat healthy. But I need help. I'm going on vacation for a week next Tuesday. It's going to be really hard to eat what I have to because I may not have the options I would normally have. Any recommendations? |
|||
| Weight Loss | Looking for a buddy! | Jul 30 2009 18:43 (UTC) |
30 |
Dimples-- Be careful with your weight loss. Try to do it the healthy way by changing your eating habits and throwing some exercise in there. Don't be discouraged if you gain a little back or don't lose as much this week because your body lost a lot this past week. Good luck with everything though! :] |
|||
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Jul 30 2009 14:57 (UTC) |
48 |
Congratulations lisaokafor3288!! I'm so happy for you and hope I can reach that "1" :] Keep up the good work! |
|||
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Jul 30 2009 13:46 (UTC) |
50 |
Hey Ladies! Hope yall are having a good week and staying determined. I didn't lose any weight this week but I didn't gain any either so that's definitely something to be thankful for. I've been eating my calories for the most part but slipping up here and there. I'm in the process of moving back home since my internship is over and I've got to eat what I have so sometimes I kinda have to throw things together to make my meal work. It might not be the best calories that I'm putting in my day. Oh well, I've exercised everyday for atleast 40 minutes which is wonderful! I rarely get to exercise as much as I want and I've really enjoyed it. Hopefully I'll wake up one day this morning and weight myself and I'll finally reach my goal weight for this week. I've noticed that I'm fluctuating in between my cw and my gw for this week. I hope you all had more success than I did this week and hopefully I'll have good news for yall in a few days! :] P.s. new mini goal for Thanksgiving. I want to be 199. So this is my plan: CW: 238 August: 228 September: 218 October: 208 Thanksgiving: 199!!! :] Any ideas or suggestions? |
|||
| Weight Loss | Looking for a buddy! | Jul 30 2009 13:38 (UTC) |
33 |
Yay for weight in day! My weight has really fluctuated this week. I've stepped on the scale everyday and watched in go up and down in between my goal and where I am now. Any day now I'll wake up, step on the scale, and my weight will be down finally. That being said, I maintained my weight this week which means I didn't lose like I hoped but I didn't gain either! :] Hope you all did better than I did. Can't wait to hear of your success. SW: 240 CW:238 GW for this week: 236 :] Ultimate GW: 160 Ht: 5'7" |
|||
| Young Calorie Counters | this guy | Jul 28 2009 20:55 (UTC) |
21 |
Well, I definitely hate it when guys do this and it's happened to me recently too. A guy that I've known since high school who has always been head over heels for me and loved me and all that stuff, goes off and get married with a girl that he's only known for a few weeks. I know this isn't exactly like your situation but I can relate. I'm not really sure his reasoning for the change, but something's changed for him. Maybe someone else or just being distracted in general. Guys usually aren't too complicated but there are a few. Your best bet is to talk to him when you get the opportunity since they are far and few inbetween. Also, please try not to stress yourself out over him and the situation, I'm sure he's not doing the same and doesn't seem to be. Believe me this may be your first time experiencing this but it won't be the last. So learn from this experience. Good luck! |
|||
| Fitness | What are the different workout activities that you do? (Aside from the gym) | Jul 28 2009 20:38 (UTC) |
7 |
Latin Dancing (i.e. Salsa, Merengue) Step Class Kickboxing I'd rather dance as cardio than do anything else really. It makes it go by wayyy faster and it doesn't even seem like exercise. It's more fun than anything else and can be interactive or done alone. |
|||
| The Lounge | How do I know if I can handle nursing? | Jul 28 2009 20:28 (UTC) |
7 |
I'm an aspiring nurse too but I've always had my heart set on medicine. I'll be a 3rd generation nurse in my family (my gma and mom were nurses) so I have big shoes to fill. It'll be my third year in school and I'll be entering the nursing school in January. That being said.. if you're unsure about Nursing you might want to find out before you get started. After doing just the prerequisite courses I watched friends change majors and drop out of classes because they could make the grades. There are also people out there who want to put in the hardwork and dedication but still can't pass the tests or make the grade. I have a lot of friends like that too. And it's always a competition. Atleast where I'm in school. Don't ever think it's not. As far as the job goes, it has to be something you'll love doing every day. Nursing is so versatile because you can go into any specialty you want. Maybe you could get your CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide) and see if you like that. The responsibilities they have are also the responsibilities that every nurse has. Good luck with everything and if you have any more questions, I'm definitely around to answer them. I wish I would've had someone around to tell me all of this. |
|||
| Weight Loss | Looking for a buddy! | Jul 28 2009 20:16 (UTC) |
39 |
Boooo! I'm not liking Tuesday. I'm getting anxious about getting this weight off. So today I'm doing 40 minutes of cardio with my roommate. A lot going on this week and it's throwing off my schedule. I'm trying to keep my food under control but I can only eat what's around and exercise may be hard to fit in. Maybe I'll be able to break it up. Indyquilter: welcome to the group! To add someone to your buddy list you click on their name and on their profile page you can "add buddy." Weigh in day is Thursday and you could read through old posts for food suggestions and exercise help! Good luck :] bexxeb: How'd your strength training go? A little sore today? That's a good sign :] I've got a huge watermelon in the fridge that I have yet to cut up from the weekend, but it's soooo sweet! Can't wait. I wish I could run a mile in 11 minutes.. last time a ran a mile was 6 years ago and i barely did it in 20 mins. What a shame right? Haven't run since then haha
azule: You're so right.. we don't know everything. I'm still learning that lesson and letting my pride not get a hold of me to admit when I'm wrong or don't know something. Knowledge is definitely power though. Don't get too discouraged on a 2400 calorie day.. that isn't going to kill you. Make up for it the next day since you can't make up for the past ya know. |
|||
| Weight Loss | Looking for a buddy! | Jul 27 2009 14:24 (UTC) |
47 |
The weekend was wonderful and I was almost terrified to step on the scale this morning. I ate out atleast once everyday and fell completely behind on my water and no idea what kind of calories I took in lol Oh well. I stepped on the scale this morning and opened my eyes to face the scale and I maintained my weight this weekend :] ahhhh... yay, right? I'm so happy you did well this weekend too. It can be a struggle sometimes. I go on vacation for a whole week next week.. any suggestions on how to maintain my weight and not go overboard? I prob wont have access to calorie count and it will be really hectic. It's not really vacation I'm actually going out to cali to help my family take care of their third baby girl with my little sister. bexxeb: gonna try that strength training this week? |
|||
| Weight Loss | Looking for a buddy! | Jul 25 2009 04:04 (UTC) |
49 |
I knoooow 5 pm just couldn't come soon enough. Don't be intimidated.. you could even start with some strength training at home :] go get ya self some weights! |
|||
| Weight Loss | Looking for a buddy! | Jul 24 2009 19:39 (UTC) |
52 |
Original Post by johnson30usa: Heyy.. welcome to the group :] |
|||
| Weight Loss | Looking for a buddy! | Jul 24 2009 18:51 (UTC) |
55 |
Thursday it is then :] What are the skinny dippers? They sound interesting. I was reading a post today on another forum and a girl mentioned sugar free popsicles.. I'm sure they'd be a nice treat when you needed something cool and sweet without real sugar. Also, I LOVE fresh fruit & vegetables and many of them are VERY low in calories and have several vitamins and minerals in them in one serving. Especially apples, bananas, grapes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. I also like the 1/2 cups of Mott's unsweetened applesauce those are usually less than 100 calories too.. and no sugar added but still sweet because they are made from apples. I usually try to have a handful of nuts (almonds, sunflowers, etc.) with it though to feel satisfied longer and get in some protein or nonfat yogurt which are both less than 100 calories too (if haven't noticed I love 100 calories snacks and eat 5 meals a day). I also religiously eat Special K for breakfast with organic nonfat milk mmmm.. I have every kind of Special K you can imagine. That 10 day challenge they have inspired me and some days I do replace two meals with Special K to mix up my calories. OOO pretzel sticks and 100 cal popcorn are also really good snacks too. Lastly, I recommend buying fresh products in bulk and bagging them up the night you buy them for the week. I know it's a lot of work but it really does help to grab and go. And thanks for the bread recommendation.. I've been looking for a bread low in calories.. lowest I could find was 100 cals and that's still a lot per slice. Does the kind you buy have lots of fiber too? |
|||
| Weight Loss | Looking for a buddy! | Jul 24 2009 18:27 (UTC) |
57 |
A weigh-in day sounds great. Maybe Thursdays? I'm really open for any day but that's just a suggestion :] |
|||
| The Lounge | Friends and manners | Jul 24 2009 17:16 (UTC) |
5 |
I definitely think that if it's something that you're "expecting" then you should talk to him about. I've found that a guy who truly cares about you what mind changing things up a little bit. Plus it really is a little bit and not going out of the way to say please and thank you. Might even help him with other people too.. especially the older generation. I've been wondering the same thing as you though. I've have ALWAYS been raised to say yes ma'am and yes sir.. I guess it really is a southern thing.. but now it's routine & a part of my life. I don't say uh huh, or yeah, or anything like that.. atleast not to someone older than me. But sometimes when I do say it, people are astonished by it and some even offended because they don't feel old enough to be regarded as ma'am or sir. Hmm... interesting right? |
|||
| Weight Loss | Looking for a buddy! | Jul 24 2009 15:29 (UTC) |
61 |
bexxeb thanks! I've been on calorie count for a bout a month and a half now and finally getting around to being REALLY focused and feeling the goodness of healthy weight loss! my ultimate goal is 160.. and my first mini goal is 199 by thanksgiving! just to be under 200 again would be wonderful :] rewards sound like a great idea... I have no idea where to start though haha guess I should take a look at yours for some inspiration |
|||
| Weight Loss | Looking for a buddy! | Jul 24 2009 14:48 (UTC) |
63 |
Hey y'all I'd love to buddy up too! Add me as a friend :] I started at 240 and have lost 2 pounds in about 3 days.. so now I'm down to 238. I'd love some more support && I can definitely be encouraging! |
|||
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Jul 24 2009 13:50 (UTC) |
52 |
Heyyy Ladies! So I put my mind to it, cracked down and did my workouts for the last 3 days and ate below or at my calories! And I've LOST 2 LBS so far!!! Thank y'all for believing in me. I met my goal for the week and now for next week. Y'all really inspire me and I hope to get to that now 78 lb weight loss that I'm looking forward too. Keep in mind though that weight loss is just a side effect of becoming healthy :] mikka_jd Welcome to the group! You'll find it very motivating and we're all here to support one another :] Congrats on the weight loss && keep it up girlie! brownsug congratulations!! I know it looks small.. and I definitely know how that feels but doesn't it feel GREAT :] I've been tryin some weight training lately to alternate in between my days of cardio and it gives your body enough of a mixup to not hit a plateau or to jumpstart after a routine workout. Try a little and let me know what ya think. lisaokafor3288 3 pounds! That's awesome and those sugar free popsicles sound delicious! I'm not even sure i knew that they made those and they would be a great snack i'm sure :] Anywayy.. keep up the good work && I'm sure that you'll reach your mingoal in no time. SW: 240 CW: 238 :] yayyyy! GW this week: 236 Ultimate goal weight: 160 Have a great weekend ladies!! |
|||
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Jul 21 2009 16:19 (UTC) |
58 |
SW: 237 CW: 240 GW this week: 238 Not doing to well right now keeping the eating under control. I've eaten out waaay to much lol but I'm going to get it under control. It's the evening times that keep messing me up and the laziness that prevents me from being productive and just cooking dinner. Oh well.. can't make up for the lost times & the screw ups but I can improve today. Not going to become discouraged because I do feel happier and I see my clothes becoming loose. Good luck ladies! :] I'll let you know about my progress next week! |
|||
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Jul 10 2009 13:39 (UTC) |
62 |
Hey Ladies! This week has definitely been a struggle.. but not with food & exercise :) I hope all of you are doing well.. and it looks as though yall have all made some awesome progress! And welcome to all the new girls.. this group is very encouraging and all of us have the same goal to lose weight && make lifelong lifestyle changes! wants2bhot:congrats girl! i'm glad the wedding went well & you looked beautiful in your dress. thanks for the encouragement i'm really trying to not let the numbers on the scales determine how good i feel about my successes and the way my body looks :) lisaokafor3288: welcome girlie! this group is awesome. college is definitely a difficultly sometimes, but i feel as though it can be positive too. look at all the food and options you have that you pay for anyway so why not take advantage of it. i know its hard to get to the food around classes and social parts of college but hey, that's life too.. stay motivated and be healthy :) cgygirl: hey hun! yay you've joined the group :) and yes, blahhh 2 lbs a week seems as though it'll take forever BUT we are on the same track and bringing down our weight together. so we'll definitely be support for one another. and with all those changes.. take it one day at a time and step by step.. being more active and sleeping more really takes motivation and TIME. so make sure you set it aside for yourself and you'll def start to feel better :) angelic_princess: welcome back girlie! hmm.. it's never too late to get started & make lifestyle changes. now you have more motivation than ever and a great group to keep you encouraged and help you through the tough times. the health risks are definitely what keep me from putting certain things in my mouth and keep me exercising more. i dont want to be unhealthy or die at an early age and risk not being able to enjoy life at its fullest. so keep it up girl and we're here for ya! harmonpl: this week has been great! started off rough with a few family things :-/ but i haven't let that get me off track. i've eaten out a few times and that has thrown me off but the scales says that i've lost 3 pounds :) yayyy! but nonetheless, slow & steady is best and i'll continue to stay on track and remember eating healthy and exercising is a long term change in my life that i'm ready to take. and oh my gosh!! congratulations! i can't wait until i see a 1. ahh i'm so excited for you and i know that must feel great! remember to keep it up and stay motivated girl! a few more pounds to go! brownsug: keep ya head up girlie!! try not to think to hard over your numbers & more so about how you're feeling and what you're eating. i've definitely become discouraged with my numbers but i'm noticing the difference in the mirror and so are other people.. VERY SOON you'll have something to be proud of :) whew... i need to write yall more often so there's not as much to write lol :) SW: i think 230ish CW: 237 Next goal: 235 or less ;-) GW: 160
|
|||
| Fitness | So I've started a new excersize. | Jul 02 2009 20:45 (UTC) |
1 |
YES! and they're awesome. I've always like the whole Taebo videos. I found a lot of them on YouTube :] Cardio will do it for you. 55 minutes is long enough too because it gets your heart rate up for a sustained 30 minutes (well more in this case). The boot camp videos help you work every part of your body. When I want to work out but not feel like I'm working out I do these videos! Good luck :] |
|||
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Jun 25 2009 20:01 (UTC) |
78 |
Aw thanks y'all are awesome! I'm determined to get to my GW :] Yay for the days to come!! |
|||
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Jun 25 2009 13:16 (UTC) |
81 |
Heyyy! So I'm kind of getting discouraged because this weight loss thing isn't workin too well. I'm going up 4 lbs and then dropping 4 lbs. Blahhh.. I think I really need to stick to my routine more. I'm eating well and eating lots of veggies and fruits and avoid an excess in sodium intake. SW: 230 CW:234 Next goal: back to 230 :] GW:140 |
|||
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Jun 22 2009 15:26 (UTC) |
85 |
harmonpl Thanks so much! I'm trying really hard not to become discouraged. In reality, it's only been two weeks so I can't lose all hope. I do feel better exercising with my roommate and picking healthier food choices. Hopefully the scale will start to reflect my hardwork! Hope all is going well with you too :] I'm eating about 1500-1700 calories since I burn about 2200 calories a day. That'll mean I have a 500 calorie deficit so I'm burning more than I eat. That should help boost my weight loss too without sending me into starvation mode. |
|||
| Weight Loss | 21yrs, 5ft 8, 221lbs want to lose weight 10lbs at a time. Looking for motivation buddys | Jun 22 2009 13:55 (UTC) |
87 |
SW: 230 CW: 234 Sooo.. I finally got my scale and stepped on and it told me I had gained 10 lbs. I was really worried because that's drastic. I changed my eating habits and exercise habits and I gained a lot of weight. So I decided to re-weight myself the next morning after my shower. The scale said I gained 4 lbs. I'm not completely discouraged but I was hoping that it would show a weight loss. I'm eating about 1500 calories a day and sometimes 1600. I figure this is okay because it should really be around 2000 probably. But AHHH! Anyone else have this problem when they first started. Maybe it's the muscle gain since I'm exercising again? And it takes time to build muscle so then you can burn the fat. I can tell a difference with my body though. I think I may be losing inches and maybe I should invest in a measuring tape and keep track of my numbers like that too. Anyone that has a word of advice let me know please... |
|||
 |
New journal post what is with nights? by jsmanask 07:24 |