Posts by gonna_do_it

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

Motivation	Lack of self-control at night.	Sep 19 2007 21:27 (UTC)	3
I find if I deny myself completely I end up bingeing a few days later. So I suggest allowing yourself one 'something' each night. Figure it into your days calories and enjoy it. A chocolate bar and eat one lil square a night or whatever it is you think you're missing out on. In time, as you are reminded that you don't have to do without, I think you'll find the 'need' diminishes on it's own. This is a life change not a DIEit. Allow yourself to live.
Motivation	Off the Wagon	Jul 26 2007 00:36 (UTC)	1
Don't give up!!!!! You'll hate yourself. You've come this far and there's no sense in throwing away what you've done. So what if you're not to goal yet? You've done wonderful things for yourself with the weightloss to this point and you can do more. Take some time to just maintain, but don't go back to what you've left behind. I'm speaking from experience, was down 27# hit a plateau, maintained for several months and finally let stress win. I gained back 20#. Kicking myself every day for the weight I now need to reloose. Tie a knot in your string and hang on tight to the weight you're currently at. You'll be so glad you did.
Health & Support	Spider Bite	May 14 2007 23:56 (UTC)	6
What kind of spider? Hobo or Brown Recluse come to mind when I hear of nasty bites... scary stuff! Glad you're on the mend!
Games & Challenges	Roll Call - May 2007 Exercise Challenge!!!!	May 07 2007 17:03 (UTC)	828
172/1000
Games & Challenges	Roll Call - May 2007 Exercise Challenge!!!!	May 01 2007 16:50 (UTC)	1,113
35/1000
Games & Challenges	Roll Call -- April Excercise Challenge	Apr 30 2007 17:34 (UTC)	38
Total for April 1015/1000 Just made it!!! Thank goodness for awesome weather this weekend ;-)
Weight Loss	Calling all Biggest Losers: Share your Story!	Apr 28 2007 00:25 (UTC)	8
Thank you catsy22 for starting this post. I am in a slump and really needed to read some success stories. Thank you all for your replys, you're my motivation to get back on the wagon and get this done.
Weight Loss	Hunger Pangs.	Apr 28 2007 00:12 (UTC)
I say no. You shouldn't feel hungry on a regular basis. And you should not eat less to the point that your body has to tell you it's hungry. Stick with the 5-6 small meals all day long. Make those calories count. If you're "stuck" try upping the exerise or mix it up. Maybe your body is used to what you're doing. Or zig -zag your calories for the same reason. As you loose, your body gets used to the new routine and sometimes you have to shake it up a bit. I hit a MAJOR (several months long) plateau. I tried all the things people suggest (zig-zag calories, more water, more exercise etc)What finally kicked my weight loss back into gear was working in the yard for 5 hours one nice day. Though I ate a ton of calories, there was no way I could even come close to my deficit. It seemed to be exactly what I needed to start loosing again. Remember also that if you're toning up, muscle will weigh more than fat so the scale may not move even though you're loosing inches. Try a tape measure. But to answer your initial question no, you don't have to feel hungry to loose weight.
Weight Loss	I need help convincing my family to eat right.	Apr 26 2007 22:44 (UTC)	2
At 16 you're in a pretty tough spot to have much say in family dinners. Maybe you could suggest that you're old enough to help out in the kitchen department ~ give mom a break. Then you could prepare something you feel would be more healthy. You can find lots of healthy meals online. I'd suggest you try to use foods they're used to (if it's beef every night don't jump right to tofu) I'll bet if you prepare somethings they're used to along with some different, more healthy foods in the same meal, you could slowly introduce differnt options that they'll learn they like as well as grease and soda. Good luck! It is a big task for anyone to try to convince others they might need to make a change, but especially daunting for someone your age.
Games & Challenges	Roll Call -- April Excercise Challenge	Apr 25 2007 22:23 (UTC)	173
705/1000 I gotta get back in the groove!!!!!
Weight Loss	Trying to get 100 lbs	Apr 23 2007 19:59 (UTC)	19
Go to the home page, use the links there to learn about nutrition. Under tools you can find your expenditure and allowance based on age, height and activity level. You may find 100 to be an unrealistic weight to stay healthy. BE HONEST when you put the stats in so that you get good data to base your intake on. I'd suggest exercise to tone up, you might be surprised at how good you look now toned. Good luck on your journey.
Games & Challenges	Exercise Challenge May 2007 Sign up	Apr 23 2007 17:04 (UTC)	98
1000 - gonna be close this month so may as well stay real with myself...
Games & Challenges	Roll Call -- April Excercise Challenge	Apr 23 2007 17:03 (UTC)	272
675 / 1000
Weight Loss	Weight Lose Stall! Help!	Apr 20 2007 22:13 (UTC)	7
You said it yourself. You've put your body into starvation mode. It's not gonna let go of a single ounce becuase you're not giving it nearly enough to survive on. The weight you begin to loose is gonna be muscle. You're headed for SERIOUS problems. EAT!!! Use the tools here to find out what your body needs just to survive, and go from there. There is a TON of good information here, I suggest you do your homework and EAT.
Motivation	Those hovering around 200 but hit plateau group?	Apr 16 2007 19:30 (UTC)	4
I just read Dara's journal and she's under 200!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Games & Challenges	Roll Call -- April Excercise Challenge	Apr 16 2007 16:51 (UTC)	512
610/1000
Motivation	Those hovering around 200 but hit plateau group?	Apr 13 2007 19:48 (UTC)	5
I logged 2 more pounds gone this morning! 211# officially. It's not silly at all to be hesitant to believe what you see sazzy. My plateau stated around that same time and it really took the wind out of my sails. I was sooo ready to give up many times these past five months. For whatever reason, things finally started to change this week for me. I've logged 3 pounds gone after logging nothing for a couple months. I don't ever log until the scale has said the same thing 2 days in a row. so YEAAAA SAZZY!!! SIX POUNDS GONE! You're doing great! YEAAAAA AEROWYNAMORE!!!! Under 200 is gonna feel soooo awesome! Some day we'll all be there W/ you and sazzy.
Games & Challenges	Roll Call -- April Excercise Challenge	Apr 13 2007 18:13 (UTC)	610
508/1000 Thank you sooo much for starting this challenge. It really helps me stay accountable and on task as I get used to the exercise part of my lifestyle change.
Motivation	Those hovering around 200 but hit plateau group?	Apr 12 2007 19:33 (UTC)	12
Congrats 9360499181! Keep it moving!
Motivation	Those hovering around 200 but hit plateau group?	Apr 12 2007 19:32 (UTC)	13
hands ice packs to mmarcin AND okiepic Hang in there ladies the weight will go. I struggled from mid Jan to now without loosing a single pound. (oh I'd go up 3 and down 1 etc.) I think maybe it was really upping my exercise that finally kicked it, but honestly, I'm not sure. I just kept doing what I knew was right. I tried upping cal. lowering cal. more excercise, allllll the things were supposed to try. It just finally went. (good riddance!) So stay the course, no matter what! lol@ weightloss stealing husbands
Motivation	Those hovering around 200 but hit plateau group?	Apr 12 2007 00:23 (UTC)	17
I officially logged a pound gone this morning. I never log em til theyre gone 2 days in a row but it's gone. :-)
Games & Challenges	Roll Call -- April Excercise Challenge	Apr 10 2007 22:34 (UTC)	736
422/1000 Let's go April!!!!!
Motivation	Help!!!!	Apr 10 2007 18:20 (UTC)	1
lol @ bigtwinky signin up for a new job! Welcome to cc mabear.You'll find tons of support right here in the forurms. The knowledge shared amongst cc'rs is amazing. Find a water bottle, and hang on cuz you're in for the ride of your life! If I can get rid of weight, YOU can too!
Motivation	Ugh! I broke a plateau, but my allowance lowered!!!	Apr 10 2007 18:15 (UTC)	5
But think of your allowence once you get to maintenance level!!! Yes, 500-1000 is what I understand to be a safe daily deficit.
Motivation	Those hovering around 200 but hit plateau group?	Apr 10 2007 18:05 (UTC)	20
Welcome 9360499181. A plateau is a plateau. I'd say all are welcome here. I wonder if 190-200 pound is some big "magic" number that slows everybody down or if we're just the lucky ones?
Motivation	Those hovering around 200 but hit plateau group?	Apr 10 2007 18:02 (UTC)	21
YEAHHHH! My scale said 213# this morning!!!!!!! I am SOOOO STOKED! I logged 214# on Feb. 7th and have been up and down 3 pounds ever since. Keep focused. Keep doing what you know is right. Mix up your food and activities as well as your deficits. It will happen. Eventually it HAS to.
Motivation	Those hovering around 200 but hit plateau group?	Apr 09 2007 20:28 (UTC)	25
Sorry to post late, but I'm not usually online on weekends. Too busy w/ life (kids and husband are home and we're outside a lot). But my Sat. weight was..... the same 215 I've been hovering around since Dec. Had a huge deficit on Sat. Then a small overage on Sun. trying to mix things up. This morning was 218 (didn't drink nearly enough water on Sun & ate out (read sodium) so that'll move tomorrow I expect). I weigh daily. Adding all as friends, will check journals often and leave encouragment. We're gonna do this people. We ARE gonna do this!
Games & Challenges	Roll Call -- April Excercise Challenge	Apr 09 2007 18:06 (UTC)	794
382/1000
Motivation	Do you know why I love this site?	Apr 07 2007 00:33 (UTC)	18
Congrats on your fantastic accomplishment! Thanks for sharing, cuz it IS a huge motivation for me :-)
Motivation	Those hovering around 200 but hit plateau group?	Apr 07 2007 00:10 (UTC)	34
214 - 218 for three + months after a 23# loss. Frustrated but NOT giving up. I deserve this!

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