Posts by katydid22

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I didn't have the opportunity to update yesterday, so here we go:

START     Nov 12-14:  152 lbs.
Week 1.   Nov 19-21: 148.5!
Week 2.   Nov 22-28:
Week 3.   Nov 29-Dec 5:
Week 4.   Dec 6-12:
Week 5.   Dec 13-19:    
Week 6.   Dec 20-26:
Week 7.   Dec 27-Jan 2:
Week 8.   Jan 3-9:
Week 9.   Jan 10-16:
FINISH.   Jan 17-23:

I couldn't believe it when I saw 148.5! I had to weigh myself twice to make sure. I ate lunch out on Sunday and had a high sodium meal, so the scale was up a bit today..I'm hoping with water and low sodium intake over the next couple of days, I can get it back down before Turkey Day on Thursday.

Katie

Good Morning everyone! I forgot to update yesterday (Wed) so here I am.

I'm holding steady at 151.5. Earlier this week I saw 150.5, so I'm interested to see what a full night's sleep will do this weekend.

Today is my office Thanksgiving potluck - keep your fingers crossed for me that I can practice some willpower!

Katie

START     Nov 12-14:  152 lbs.
Week 1.   Nov 19-21:
Week 2.   Nov 22-28:
Week 3.   Nov 29-Dec 5:
Week 4.   Dec 6-12:
Week 5.   Dec 13-19:    
Week 6.   Dec 20-26:
Week 7.   Dec 27-Jan 2:
Week 8.   Jan 3-9:
Week 9.   Jan 10-16:
FINISH.   Jan 17-23:

I would love to lose 7 lbs over the next 2 months to get me to 145. I've been as close as 147, but I need people to hold my sweet tooth accountable! We can do this!

Katie

I'd also add some kind of dark green food - broccoli or a leafy green salad. The veggies you've listed are really starchy and are on the higher-cal end of things.

I don't think that's what the OP meant - she was saying that she wouldn't say no because she didn't love him or because she doesn't see herself marrying him - because she can. She would say no because she doesn't want to be a "fat bride"

First, congrats on losing the weight!

Second, you may want to visit the Fitness forum for resources on how to start firming up the wobbly bits.

For me, I purchased "New Rules of Lifting For Women" which has an entire 6 mo. to 1year workout plan designed to build muscle in women. There is a nutrition plan in the book, but you don't necessarily need to follow it.

It worked for me! I have biceps and triceps and even abs :) I love it.

Katie

Get the cals under control first, then worry about the sodium.

Sodium is important, but doesn't matter in the long run with weight loss. Yes, it makes you bloat, and yes, it makes you retain water, but ultimately, it's going to be the calorie reduction that contributes to significant loss.

Once you're learned proper portions and your body has adjusted to the amount of food it SHOULD have, you can work on transitioning in low-sodium options.

Some of my favorites...baked potatoes or baked sweet potatoes (just poke a few holes with a fork and microwave them till soft), steamed veggies, scrambled eggs and toast, low-sodium soups, fruit dipped in nonfat yogurt...yum!

I have struggled with the same situation. When I first lost weight, my partner was totally supportive and asked me for help in his attempts at eating better and losing weight. We would cook together and he lost a good 20-25 lbs.

About a year ago, we both took jobs about 3 hours away from each other, and since then, he's gained the weight back and then some. I used to try and regulate his eating when we were together, but my constant questioning of his food choices started to strain our relationship.

Something I realized during that time was that I can't MAKE him do anything. No one will lose weight until THEY are committed to it and want it for themselves. I think I forgot that a bit. Since then he's continued to struggle, but I try to help by going grocery shopping with him when I'm visiting and cooking lots of healthy food (and leaving healthy leftovers!) when I'm there :)

Hi!

My starting weight was 238, and my current weight is 148. It took me about 1 year to lose 80 lbs., and another year to lose the last 10.

When I first lost, I had a little wobbly skin, but nothing hanging or out of control. The biggest place I noticed sag was in my boobs (I went from a DDD/E to a large C/small D).

My diet at first was shakey. I still ate crap, but ate only enough crap to fit within my calorie alottment. When I started I ate between 1600 and 1800 calories a day. Since then, I've become a really healthy eater (after I realized that you can eat a lot MORE when it's good for you!).

YES! I exercise and I LOVE it. I hated it at first - hated sweating, hated moving, hated everything - now I can't imagine NOT doing it. At first, I only exercised to supplement my diet (i.e. If I knew I was going out that night, I'd work out to burn off the excess cals I'd consume). Now, I try to work out every other day or everything 3rd day (3-4 times a week). It definitely helps in the weight loss.

I lift weights now (I recommend the book New Rules of Lifting for Women), and it has made the BIGGEST impact on my body. Any place where I was still jiggly is firm now, or getting there, and I FEEL strong. I highly recommend a combination of interval cardio and strength training.

Feel free to message me if you have questions!

Hi Putz...welcome!

First, if you've set your activity level at sedentary, I would recommend just logging exercise or any vigorous activity that's out of the ordinary (like if you spend Saturday mowing the lawn or cleaning the house from head to toe). Things lke cooking and sleeping aren't really worth logging, in my opinion.

Secondly, what are your starting stats? 1000 calories is a big deficit when you're starting out. I'd be worried that you'll end up hungry and dissatisfied because your body is used to so much more food. Try working with a 500-700 calorie deficit to start, and see if you lose with that.  My gut says you probably will!

Good luck!

Katie

At my heaviest (238), I was overflowing in a 40DD. Now, at 148, I'm a 34C/D. I love having more "average" boobs, but now they are sad and droopy. I don't miss the volume, but I miss the perk :(

If you want a bodybugg....why not just buy one?

Heart Rate monitors are designed for use during workouts only. As far as I know, they're not very accurate in tracking your calorie burn throughout the day. The most accurate have chest straps - what's your opposition to them?

I have a polar HRM and LOVE it. It tracks my heart rate (and I can get a reading without pressing any buttons - it's just there). It also tracks calories burned, stores your workouts and target heart rate. It has a chest strap that is fairly comfortable.

At 243, you should be eating around 1600-1700 on a no exercise day. Depending on how long you've been eating like that, you could be not losing because you're not eating.

Are you watching your portions? Just because you're eating healthy food doesn't mean you can eat unlimited amounts of it.

My boobies are gone. They are like two, sad, deflated balloons :(