Posts by sharpdust

Shizzi: A wedding is a great motivator! You need to look foxy in your bridemaid dress =] And way to go in throwing away the cake. I HATE throwing away food, but sometimes you have to for your sake, and that of others. I love going to stores and discovering that I fit into their clothes. I'm still at the high end though, and usually cannot fit into the jeans =[ But I will, I've jumped back on the wagon like for reals this time haha

MrsD: Sounds like you had a great workout! You are in beast mode! haha the food you make always sounds so good, and healthy!

Hhdrgnfly:  There is no better feeling than when your jeans start to sag and/or fall off =] I LOVE buying new clothes (even though I usually don't have the $ to do so lol). You seem to be making some progress, keep it up hun :)

Well guess who made it to gym the last 2 days??? ME!

I am SOOOOOO sore, I skipped the gym today, my poor thighs are thankful for that. But I managed to go Tue and Wed and had great workouts, I was still able to run at the usual speed as before and I am happy to see I am not too out of shape, even with the 5 week hiatus. Idk what it is, but I just talked to myself and was like you need to start doing something , otherwise you're not going to lose and you will stay here forever! I am really mean when I talk to myself, tough love =]

But yeah I have been eating like I did before, not snacking or eating crap. I am so happy. I weighed myself this morning and I was at 240.8, that's 2 pounds down from last Wednesday, so finally some progress. I'll weigh in next Wednesday and see what progress I've made. I am going to my dad's this weekend, need to be conscious of what I eat while I am at home. I don't eat too much when I am at home usually, it's just always bad food. So I have to make the effort to cook, rather than going out to eat. I think I am back people =] One week is not enough to be sure, but its a start.

I am so excited for New Year's (yeah I skipped Thanksgiving and X-mas lol). I want to lose another 15 pounds by new years, that would be a great way to start the new year, with momentum. I need to be focused and I should also think about what I want to look like on new year's I want a hot little dress ;) Well I am ahead of myself, let's just focus on next week, let's lose AT LEAST 1.5 pounds. I can do that. We all can.

Man I had a great weekend, which also means super calories!!!

But I will buckle down...I swear!

I'm gonna put some halloween pics up =] I had a blast, it was crazy, fun, funny, scary everything Halloween is supposed to be!

I have decided to weight myself weekly, try and change things up a bit and see how that goes. I failed at the challenge last week =[

My workout routine starts today...TODAY!

I also have decided to cut back on the smoking and drinking...I want to say that I am not smoking at all, but we shall see. Maybe once a week?? I should just cut it out at least for a few weeks until I get completely back on the train. And the drinking has to cut back as well...I think a month of sobriety is in line...I really want to lose some pounds ASAP. So there it is...no alcohol, no smoking...so excuses =]

Hope everyone had an awesome Halloween! Can't wait for next year =]

Shizzi: Sorry I've been in and out, I am so ready for this challenge! I need to pick up the exercise! Today I had to take my car to a body shop not too far from my place, and since I knew I would have to leave my car, I ran home =] It was probably like a 10 minutes run, but better than nothing, and a great way to start my day. I think I am going to run in the mornings, it will give me energy and I won't have the excuse of being tired from the day's activities. Tomorrow I'll run 2 miles in the morning, which translates to about 25 minutes if I am as good as I used to be :P I'll make up for the other minutes by walking on campus =]

Nothing really new with me, some days I eat well, others not so well...I bought my Halloween costume! I'm happy that I fit into one at the store, so thats a milestone, even though it is XL, I'll take it! I think about next year and how awesome it will be to be a L...that's progress. It's super cute, I'll post pics once my entourage is all dressed up.

I am definitely at a severe plateau, nothing lost since late August...actually a gain of about 3 pounds =[

The exercise has to kick in, there is no other way I can do it! I think after Halloween I am doing no alcohol or smoking MJ, I need to clean my body and prepare for the holiday season. We still have a few months left in the year, let's go out with a bang! We should make New Year's resolutions, for things we would like to change BEFORE the new year, you know, get a head start....

I need a good week this week...

I am back from my Vegas trip, it was AWESOME!

But being Vegas, I splurged, gained a little (as expected) but am back to my normal life. I ran a mile this morning when I woke up since I won't have time later to hit the gym.

Shizzi: 5 days in a row is exactly what I NEED! Keep it up girl =] I want to do some form of exercise every weekday this week, and seeing that you did it, makes me really wanna do it!

MrsD: I imagine having children is something that takes a lot of energy and patience. You seem like an awesome mom, always there for your children. That's what mom's are for, right? Keep on that workout MrsD, we need to all get the eye of the tiger again!

Vegas is over, now I can concentrate on my eating and this week I will finally reincorporate exercise into my life. Honestly, I've missed it, so it will be nice to get back in shape again. Have a great day! =]

MrsD: We can never give up, cuz you're only letting yourself down. You were a beast MrsD! haha those "monster" workouts lol we all have to get back to primetime and hold it down for ourselves...reading your past and reflecting on mine really is helpful, I have some extra motivation for the day =]

Shizzi: I find it hard to distinguish feeling fat and tall...I was always BIG I guess so they kinda mush together. And my family never let me forget how tall I was lol. Mmmm BBQ sounds soooo good! *drools* You be a good girl!

Well yesterday was good until later that night. My roommate and I got the munchies and I thought I would be able to control them, but I couldn't. I had a big stick and goldfishes. It's not that bad, but I could have done without it for sure....my weight didn't change though...darn those muchies...it's my fault though, I should have known...But I am still counting my cals, I need to include my munchies next time I know I am going to have them haha and I know ahead of time if I am gonna have them ;)

Shizzi: I am so with you on eating being my problem! It so is, I can work out like a freaking horse, but I cannot control what and how much I eat sometimes...That's why I NEED to count my cals, at least to jumpstart my weight loss...I have not lost any weight since the end of July...=[...but thats about to change ;)

I did extremely well yesterday =]. It's too early to even think that I am losing weight, I need a week long effort to see some weight loss that is not simply my weight fluctuating. I weigh daily still, but I won't take it too serious until the week mark and I see some weight loss. I feel good =]. Today is not too long of a day, thank heaven, I am so tired and its only Tuesday???? FML.

Mihaela: Welcome to the group! We share similar stats so we can use each other as support since we"re in the same spot in our weight loss. From your plan, I say the 3 square meals is good, but try and have like a few healthy snacks throughout the day to prevent you from getting too hungry between meals, which will help diverge the chance that you'll overeat during your meals. Can't wait to see your progress =]

Shizzi: Come on honey we're starting fresh! Last weekend was last weekend, focus on this week. I wish I liked football as much as everyone else! LA does not have a football team so I am not really interested in it. My dad likes the Redskins haha but then again he likes all sports teams... I need to grab myself a glass of water...

Laura:: Don't worry about it babe, one bad weekend is not gonna kill us (otherwise I would have died long long ago)

Well starting this Monday morning off right! Haha I had my cereal, I measured everything! In addition to the group goal of ONLY water consumption, I have made it my personal goal to write everything I eat, which I have not done in ages. This should be an awesome week, Vegas this Friday =]

I went out this past weekend and I can feel the confidence in me growing =] Even though I have not lost weight in a while, the weight I have lost is finally catching up to me, I feel confident, sexy, all of the above lol. Of course I am still a bit self conscious, so I am trying to get past that so I can LIVE MY LIFE! Well cheers to a brand new week, let's focus!

Shizzi: I love mini challenges!!! I am so competitive and you girls are great competition, so I'm in. I like the workout challenges, since I have not been working out at all. And as far as racing, I did a mile last week in 10 minutes, so I am still in decent shape I suppose. But I want to run longer, harder and faster!!! Oh and the baby thing, I am always saying how I want a baby, lol but I think its usually when I ovulate haha can't fight nature. And you writing that I weighed 260 this time last year made my day...I'm so proud of myself and all of you =] We ARE doing this!

MrsD: I love meat like you too! But I went a month without it and it was not that bad. I found myself eating lots of bread and cheese to make up for it though =/ So I am eating poultry now. I need to explore the fish possibilities out there, fish is sooo good for you!

So I went to the Dodger game last (where's my Card fan at? :P) and it was AWESOME! It was sloppy, but great haha. I need to get a workout in today, in some way shape or form, probably just through running around the neighborhood...the key is, I HAVE to do it and not just say it. First step in regaining my confidence and motivation is making plans and keeping them. If I say I am going to do some sort of physical activity, I have to do it, no excuses. I am still on my period so once thats done I will have a more accurate read of where I am at. I have to control my food, count the cals and workout.

On another note, I started my teaching credential/masters program and we have to go to schools 3 days a week, which means I have to wake up at like 6AM on those days, which means I am so tired! Haha welcome to adulthood right? Ooooh and I am going to Vegas next Friday for a cousins birthday, which should be super exciting! I have my outfits lined up =] I am ready to go down a size, whose with me???

Goal of the Day: Run 2 miles

Debbie: Haha I meant just that, not eating simply more bad snacks or adding cheese to things to make them higher calorie. I found myself doing that when I tried to increase but then figured out the healthier way of doing it by eating more fruits. Wow, 6 months is a long time! I find already that it makes me feel better, just more healthy if that makes any sense. I plan on doing it for a month and then seeing what I want to do, either continue or allow myself meat a few times a week. We shall see....

I ate a green salad for lunch and since I don't like any dressings, it was dry, yet delicious. I do like it, I don't love it like I love other foods, but its not bad. Pleanty of vegetables, although I did add some avocado which is not the best but not the worst. No croutons either =].

My roommate is making some vegan thing for dinner, I am kind of scared, but optimistic. Let's hope it's not disgusting! haha. I am so mean. Well Still looking forward to that run later on, I'm thinking 2 miles, although its been a while since I've ran. I can walk if I get too tired, but I think my body can pull this off.

ChiPanda: Aww that sucks you're leaving Cali, but I hope you enjoyed it while you were here. Yeah I am doing a veg diet for a month. I want to cut back on meat and eat different kinds of foods. Oh and I totally feel you on it being cheaper sometimes. I've bought some really cheap produce in the past. But day on is down, haha only 30 more to go :P

Salandra: Way to go on the weight loss! Yes it is a long journey, but one thats worth it for sure. I'm sorry to hear about your friend, I tend to be an emotional eater too at times. It distracts me from what is the problem at hand.

Laura: It's good to hear you're back at work! Sorry about the bloating :( You just need to get back into your rhythm and you'll be fine. You've come so far! And you'll be under 200 in no time babe.

So I am one day into my vegetarian diet and I feel good lol. The real test will come during the weekend when I go home for a birthday party. I am cooking though, so it won't be too hard to make something for me lol. I was not able to weigh myself this morning. My friend took her scale back (I borrowed it last year) so I am scaleless :( Just waiting to get paid so I can buy a new one, but this week should give me time to drop whatever weight I had gained in the last week. I have not been loggin in my cals, but I know I should. Just because its vegetarian does not mean its good for you! Hello CHEESE! haha. But yeah I bought a lot of fruit and veggies =] Now if I can work in the exercise, I'll be solid! School starts 2 weeks from tomorrow, so I wanna lose a few pounds before then, but without a scale its hard to tell how much I am losing. Oh well, when I get on I hope to be pleasantly surprised. Good luck to you all =]

Thinren: Being Mexican, I know exactly the whole short Latino thing, my family is like wtf happened to you?? haha I love wearing heels too! I am like eff this, I want to look great, even if it means being taller than most guys. Heels are hot. I too want to shed some pounds before Halloween. Good luck and I hope to hear more from you.

MrsD: It is frustrating not being able to lose. I feel that starting this vegetarian diet and also moving into my new place will help. it's like a new beginning. They always say that you don't have to make changes on Mondays or the beginning of a month, but I cannot seem to focus without doing so. So monday its on again. Food, gym the whole sha bang bang. MrsD I know you have the capacity to get back to your lowest and go lower. Plan your meals ahead of time, it'll help a lot. Come on, we can do this!

Tannis: I'm so sorry you have so much stress going on. I don't think I could maintain my weight loss routine with all that going on. I think maybe once your wedding is over you will be able to concentrate on weight loss better, without so much pressure. I hope that all goes well with your final fitting. You can go hardcore from now until your wedding, I know you can fit into that dress. you're going to look beautiful regardless, I'm sure of it =]

Jkserig: Welcome! I am 22 years old and looking to lose about that much as well. Post whatever you feel like posting, the group is very open. Looking forward to hearing more from you.

Ok, so vegetarianism starts Monday =]

I am so excited about this. Everyone is like you're crazy, but I think its exciting. I mean it's a lot to give up, but I know I can do it. I hope I don't hate it and can continue after the month. I want to really cut down on my meat consumption, so this seems like a way to jump start that. Wish me luck gals =]

I weighed at 237.8 this morning, so nothing has changed. I don't want to go on a meat binge the rest of the week...but I am scared I am going to. Well that is all I have to say really. Eat well ladies, live well =]

Ok so I have still not committed myself to losing weight.

I know when I am committed because its all I think about and I am very good when I am on.

What has prevented my commitment??

It's a combination of partying and just not caring. I need to buckle down and get started. This is the last week I have at my apt before I move. I live right in downtown Westwood near UCLA and am going to miss the shops, bars, restaurants etc. My roommates and I have made the choice to try and go to every happy hour this week as well as eat at our fave places. As of this moment, I want to say no and get started on the weight loss but at the same I don't want to throw this away. Maybe I can find some middle ground. Ohh and I am in SoCal so the fires have really make the air quality poor so I am scared of exercising.

I am not upset I am just sort of frustrated with my inability to commit myself. School starts in 3 weeks...let's see if that's enough motivation.

Salandra: I have the same problem with post-dinner munchies! It never fails. I always want to eat something after dinner, around 10 o clock. As a college student I don't have regular sleeping hours, so I find myself awake in the late hours and I always find myself craving stuff thats not necessarily good for you. I've been trying to satisfy my cravings with healthy foods, mostly fruit. But every now and again, I succumb to my cravings. Congrats on the 2.2 pounds, its always nice to go down a good amount of weight.

Debbie: I like what you said about losing the 29 pounds in intervals. Like you, I did not lose my 40 pounds in one go either. I can honestly narrow it down to about a six month period where I lost that weight. Roughly from 1/08-4/08 and 1/09-4/09 haha, I think I am seeing a trend...I guess the New year's stuff gets me super excited and I make great progress but fall off around April. The good news is that I don't gain back the weight I have lost in those 4 months in the other 8 months of the year. But if I can make a last minute surge in the latter part of this year, I can come out winning BIG (or small?) time. oh and buy the clothes that are right for you! Like your mother said, just because you're planning on losing weight in the future does not mean you should put your appearance on hold. It's something I struggle with, I always have this vision of the future and how I am going to look that I forget about the present and how I look now. Don't sell yourself short, buy clothes that FIT!

Laura: How fun! New clothes is always something good. You are going to look fabulous when you get back to work! You have worked so hard and honestly you deserve everything. I am so happy for you and cannot wait to see pictures of you in your fitted dresses!! You are going to look fierce!

I weighed myself this morning and sitting at 239.4. Under 240! So thats the good news. Bad news is idk where all my gym clothes is...I think I may have mixed it up with my sisters clothes...or its in my locker, I can't remember. So no workout today, but tomorrow I will do some sort of physical activity. Plan for the day is to log my cals. I hope my weight goes down a good amount this week, hopefully some of its water weight...we shall see.

Welcome to the new gals!

Salandra: You seem to have a great workout regiment going on! And you've already lost weight in the past so you must have been doing something right. I too went on a binge these last 2 weeks, thankfully only gained about 3 pounds, but that sets me back a week, 2 weeks since I have to lose those 3 pounds. I look forward to hearing more from you.

Debbie: Great job on the weight loss! You've made some great progress. I am sure you will be ravishing in your sister's wedding photos. That sucks about your not being able to work out, but at least it has not hindered your weight loss too much.

Well to catch y'all up on me, I am 22 years old, 5'11" and am sitting at a hefty 240 pounds as of this morning. I started CC back in january of 2008 at 280, so I have lost some weight too, slowly, but surely. My ultimate goal is to be 180. I think at that weight I'll be happy with myself, but we shall see. I just log my calories and work out, nothing too fancy. I plan to lose 8-10 pounds before I begin school again, so this next month should be rather intense. I look forward to reading more of everyone's posts. Summer may be gone, but that doesn't mean we should stop working for those bikini bodies!!!! Best of luck to you all =]

Shizzi: haha I'm glad I didn't drown too. I hate when water throws the scale off, and esp when you NEED to have a good weigh in otherwise your day is shot. 10 pounds in August sounds intense, but with the right state of mind, I know you can do it. When I get back from Mexico, I will jump on the train for the remaining 2 weeks and hopefully lose whatever I gain (hopefully its not too much!).

MrsD: Wow, sounds like you had a great mini-vacation! That sucks about your phone, that is something I would do lol. Nothing like stocking up on healthy food, getting ready to get back into it. I'm sure the vacation was nice, sometimes I need a vacation from all this. It helps you keep your sanity and you don't deprive yourself so much. Good luck!

Well I am leaving for Mexico on Tuesday (so excited!). I haven't been on too much this week because I pretty much took the week off. I think when I get back from Mexico I am going to try to change the way I go about things. I think I am going to go all in, hardcore for 3 weeks (no drinking, intense workouts etc.) and then I am going to take a week off. I won't necessarily go crazy, but I'll change some of the things I eat and I won't log it in. It gives me a physical and mental release from dieting. I'll go to the gym every other day, not too intense, and then it'll start over and I'll go 3 weeks hard. That's basically what I did for July and I feel great about it. I haven't gone to the gym at all this week and have not logged any cals, but I'm maintaining my weight. I think this break will really help to stay motivated. Well thats just something I thought of a few days ago, we'll see how it goes. I hope for August to lose one pound. After the weight I gain, I want to be at a net loss of one pound by August 30. Let's see how it goes =]