Posts by mich0304

My fiance and i have totally different eating habits and schedules -he tends to eat one big meal in the evening, whereas I have eaten smaller meals all day, so eating pizza (or something else bad) will put me over 2000 calories for the day.  I just try to let him do his own thing and I do my own thing.  Overall, we are eating out a lot less and have both lost weight.  I have even gotten him to split pizza, chinese, etc with me - now that he realizes how little of it I am going to take!

I also agree with the others- a treat once a week or so is totally ok.  But if you are feeling pressured into it, I would suggest just letting your husband get pizza if he wants and make something else at home for yourself. 

I'm at 142.8 for july 4th

144.2 for me today!

I ended up around 1700-1900 calories on the weekend too.  Not my ideal - but still slightly under maintanence.  Its good to learn how to splurge now and then without gaining weight!

Not a creative idea - but I find if I am already at 1200-1300 calories when I get home, soup is pretty filing and generally 200-300 calories.  It is high in sodium though.  On the portable side I like baby carrots, granola bars, and my fav is to put a portion of Cheeze-its in a plastic baggie!  Again....high on sodium.

I've never managed to do 1200 calories.  About the minimum I've done is 1350...for one day.  I can totally see how it is doable, but I am not quite that organized or self controlled!  If someone offers a piece of chocolate I am definately going to take it!

I'm a bit stuck too!  Still 145.  i've been maintaining for a month now...time to start going down!

My weight didn't drop this week - still 145.0.  I know it will move down, just trying to be patient and stay diligent.

Cindy - How about just picking 2-3 beers and truly just tasting them?  That won't cause much of a stir.  Try not to draw attention to the fact that you aren't going to eat or drink much because then everyone will be on your case to eat/drink more ALL night - which will get old fast!  As far as yourself - remind yourself that you will have to log everything you eat and 1 piece isn't so bad, but 7 is!  I hope you have fun!

Spring - way to go!

urbandecaay - to get to 145 I having been tracking everything I eat at least 5 days a week and sticking to 1500 calorries, and trying to make sure the 1-2 cheat days a week do not go above 2000.  I haven't been perfect but just make sure to keep going.  I've been stuck at 145-147 for the past 3 weeks so I think I need to be a bit more careful from this point on.  Now I am trying to Average 1500 calories day, so 1400 some, 1600 others, and hopefully that will get me to start losing again.

Strength training is just a vague term for lifting weights, situps, squats, etc...  I haven't made a super organized effort by I try to do something 2-3 days a week for about 20-30 minutes.

How about you?  What has worked for you?

I seem to be a bit stuck!  I realllllly want to see 144 next Friday! 

My stats:

I haven't broken below 145 at all yet, so I can't wait to see 144 next week!

Just eat less of the same food!  It'll actually save money!  You can have a frozen pizza or ramen, etc, just share it with someone else instead of eating the whole thing on your own.  I started first just aiming to hit 1500 calories every day (you have to find the # right for you) and then as time went on I started thinking about the health factor of the food, but the number of calories is the most important part for losing weight.

Good Luck!  And beware the office treats if you end up in an office!

I'm super excited about hiting 145.8!  Now if I can be good through the weekend that will set me up well for the next weigh in and maybe I'll see 144?

Glad to see so many people are losing each week...even if it comes off slowly, each week you are in a better position then the last!

Hey, thanks for the helathy ideas!

I am still at 148.  I did realllly good on Sun-Tues and then some major things came up at work and I totaly stress ate the last 2 days.  It was just disappointing because I thought I had moved beyond that, but I guess sometimes the right trigger comes along....

Anyways, good luck to the rest of you weighing in!

I would love to have some 70 or 80 degree weather!!  But yeah, you just have to do what your body can do and not stress about whether that is faster or slower than last week because weather can play a major role in how your body performs.

So far this week I have stuck to 1400 calories and have walked 1-2 hours a day so i am hoping I will at least see a 1 lb drop from last Friday!  AND No Candy this Week!  I found that I couldn't have just one piece and then ignore it the rest of the day-there is candy all over the office!  Its funny how everyone talks about wanting to be healthier and lose weight and then bring in lots of candy and treats for everyone to eat!  Its just become the office thing to do, and it is too bad. 

Anyone have any healthy treat ideas that I could bring in to share with the office?    Perhaps I can start a new trend.

Last week 148.8, this week 148.0

Not a big change, but I have been very consistantly 148 - no dips up into the 150s!  I am super happy and can't wait to see 147.

I hope everyone else is still pushing on!

I'm in too!  I am visiting the family in mid July, so I am hoping everyone will notice the difference!

 Height: 5' 5

SW and date on CC: 158 on 2/15/08

July 4th goal: 138

I'll weigh in on Friday for the challenge sw!