Posts by alizus

I just have to be more dedicated and keep my eye on the prize.  Its hard when I work with people that want to go out and get drinks and don't care to watch what they eat/drink or it doesn't matter to them. 

I'm about to start working in a restaurant full time...the hours will really change my life and I know it will be the ultimate test.  However I will be on my feet for most of the day and less sitting around typing on a computer, there will be more posting late at night/early morning. 

Here's to the last 10lbs coming off :)

Hi Ladies!  I have been permantely PMSing this month.  I'm not on the pill, and my periods are usually inconsistant when I have big changes (like my new job) but COME ON!!!  This is insane.  I've been super crazy emotional, eating like it is my job, and super bloated, I just want my period already!  Sheesh!  So thats where I am!  I went out with a couple girlfriends from work yesterday for margaritas at my favorite margarita place!  I had 4!  I wasn't driving, and I counted it as my dinner, although it is WAY more than I would normally take in caloric wise for dinner, but I had chips, salsa and guacamole too!  I think when it comes to battling my weight alcohol is the biggest obstcle.  I love beer, wine, margaritas.  I love indulgence as well. 

Carie- I have faith that you can get back down to where you want to be!  I'm glad to "see" you again! 

Colleen - you always have such tasty sounding food!! 

Cassy - yes the baltimore "countryside" is quite pretty.  Lots of farm land.  I say "countryside" because compared to the rest of our country its not really "country".  You absolutely should take your kids to DC when they get a bit older, the Air and Space Museum and the Museum of Natural History are the best (in my opinion) lots to look at and lots to do! 

Hope everyone has a great day and stays on track :)

Happy Birthday Cassy!!  I hope you have a great day!

It's raining in Baltimore today, lots and lots.  I walk to work now and got to sport my awesome galoshes.  Oh yeah. 

So yesterday was CRAZY!!  I didn't get of job #1 till 4:30, then I literally RAN home to my apartment to change into job #2 clothes, and then speed walked to job #2.  Then that job was crazy busy!  At least I got a bit of exercise in between the running and the being on my feet hosting.  When I got to my job one of the waiters told me that "its ok, I brought in treats today".  Well every day they bring in treats, usually consisting of Peanut Butter cups.  (my total weakness) So I indulged in a 1/2 a cup (not the minatures folks, half a real cup) and had a cup of coffee. 

Then after work I went home and did some weight work.  I didn't think it would make that much of a difference as I was SO tired, but like I always say to myself "A bad workout is better than no workout at all!"   

Woke up this morning, got on the scale 137.2 YESSS!!  Hopefully that is good by to my plateau for a little bit.  Its really great to know that just keeping a food journal, drinking water, changing up my exercise and adding some weight work can really make a difference.  Other than being tired, I feel energized!  ha ha ha.

I hope everyone has a great day!

Holly - I don't think you are setting yourself up for dissapointment, I think its good to have a goal.  If you get to a weight prior to your goal and feel good about it, then stick with it and start maintaining.  Everyone says it isn't about a number anyway, so focus on how you feel.

I have been so number intensive for so long that I really don't know how to focus on anything else.  Plus, I don't feel like I'm in as good of shape as I should be.

A woman I work with today said to me (in regard to me not putting away my christmas tree yet (I know I know... ha ha), but I think it applies to the weight loss situation as well) "we do the things we HAVE TO do so we can do the things we WANT to do."   That works for me.  :)

Hi guys!

It seems that things are harder than they ever have been before.  Not only did I plateau for 2 weeks, now I've actually gone up!  WHAT!!?  Way to feel discouraged.  I spent some time today doing a bit of online research for breaking a plateau and getting back on track, I know I've gotten off track. 

So my goals are as follows - change up my workout routine, drink more water, start a food journal (well keep one again), eat less at night and more during the day, and try a weight lifting regiment.

I think I'm going to start something at home two nights a week, maybe even throw something in on sunday.

I've just been discouraged and I haven't wanted to log on and even record my weight results let alone post anything, I don't want to be the one who rains on everyones parade.  I hope everyone else is staying on track and is focused.  I'm trying to get back there and remember why I started this all in the first place.  Anyone else feel like the same person eventhough they have lost a lot of weight?  Then I mention to friends that I want to lose another 10lbs and everyone looks at me like I have a problem!  I'm 140lbs at 5' 4" hardly a case for being too thin.  I want to be at the bottom end of my healthy weight so I have a bit of wiggle room,  can anyone else relate? 

Hello ladies!  139 today, but i'm ok with that after a few cocktails with the ladies last night.  I came home and had a super light dinner and went to bed.  I'm really into the gym in the AM, it leaves the rest of my afternoon open.  Usually I couldn't do things till around 7 because of my gym schedule OR I would have to forgo the gym because i'd want to hang out with friends, it is much nicer to not have to worry - I already have my exercise in!  Yippee.

Colleen, that really sucks about your car.  I actually backed into my brother-in-law's car a few weeks ago and he was really great about it, I told him to let me know what the damage is and I'll gladly pay him in installments, no word yet.  What is your "fat breakfast"  that made me giggle a bit.

Heather - welcome, this is a great group of support!

Cassy - you are preaching to the choir.  I think thats what I have to start doing as well, really watching my caloric intake.  I think around the holidays I was allowing myself to splurge a little too much.  Normally I was pretty disciplined, but sometimes all I need is a rationalization, for example "its only another 40 calories" but apparently its been adding up.  I have to tell myself a stern "no!" and then brush my teeth!  But hang in there, watch your calories closely, and drink lots of water!  That number will come down!

Jemm - I think we are all there with the weight, maybe its sympathy weight gain for each other?  I don't really know how that works, but maybe!

Holly - i know what you mean about big legs, my calves are HUGE, to the point where I can't wear boots, such a sad feeling. 

srogers - i'm sorry to hear about your daughter, sounds like a bit of added stress in your life.  That will not help with losing weight.  Hopefully Summer's fever will go down and you'll get your workout in - at least that is my wish for you.

I'm not sleeping so well recently, lots of bad dreams.  I think it has something to do with the new job and higher stress levels at the moment.  There is a lot to remember and lots to organize, I just hope i'm up to the task! 

I want to thank all of you ladies for your support.  This morning is much better than yesterday.  Not much difference in the scale but feeling better in general.  I want to clarify that I definately don't judge my worth by how many men i'm dating but I can say that it effects me ever so slightly.

Jemm - I love the idea of freezing yummy healthy foods to heat up, I bet that really helps to stay on track! 

Cassy - Yes water weight can be a bitch, what a pain!  One day you can feel super thin and get on the scale and it be higher than you want it to.  But like everyone says, its just one day! :) 

Holly - thanks for the support...I know what its like to have social issues (like partying etc) get in the way of progress.  Its hard to say "no" because you want to be the same person and plus we still like to have fun right?  But you have the right attitude, so keep at it, and thanks for the encouraging words.

Colleen - Yes I think a bit of it has to do with stress and part of it that I need to change up my routine at the gym (which I'm doing).  I think your peanut butter tomato sauce sounds delish!  I bet the cabbage would be a great addition, next time try it with the cabbage and let me know how it turns out!!

srogers - i wish I liked jello otherwise jigglers might appeal to me.  As for your numbers, you are right (we both) have come so far its not like there is any turning back at this point (not that you were speaking of turning back) But there are challanges every day.  It can be hard, but today is a new day! :)

I am not giving up, that isn't in my vocabulary anymore.  It's just hard to think that maybe one day what i'm doing is going to stop working.  Not necessarly losing but maintaing and no matter what I'll do is gain.  I guess its my nightmare, the stuff of horror movies because I know that can't happen.  Yesterday and this morning I went to the gym before work, I think I might like that better than going at night.  That way I'm woken up by exercise and my body has the whole day to keep moving, unlike at night where i exercise, eat dinner and go to sleep.  Hope everyone is having a great morning.  It's cold but beautiful here.  I have happy hour with some girl friends from work tonight.  Hopefully I'll stay on track! :)  Although, a cocktail isn't really staying on track!

Hi ladies.

I've been a super slacker in terms of posting.  I hope everyone is doing well.  I am in the process of changing jobs, in fact today is my last day at my current job and monday will be my first day at my new place of employment.  I really hope i'm allowed to munch all day.  I am planning on cutting veggies so I have something to snack on through out the day.  This is going to be a big change for me I just hope I can stay on track.  I had no such luck around Christmas and the New Year.  I'm at 138 I haven't really budged from that number in a LONG time, I think since around thanksgiving. 

I'm having trouble and feeling kinda down.  But the holidays are behind me!  I just need to be more disciplined and stop cheating so much!  I really have been cutting myself too much slack in the treat department. 

I guess the important thing to remember is that there isn't any reason to get off track when i've come this far, I just have the fear that I'll wake up tomorrow morning and be 210lbs again. 

Emmylou I hope you aren't around for much longer either, but I honestly can't find a better group than this one!  But good luck to you!  :)

I never realized how hard the holidays are.  Between the candy everywhere, the baked treats, the alcohol its a tough season.  I was talking with a friend telling him that I was indulging a little too much, and he said it happens.  I said "i've been indulging since Thanksgiving!"  I can't wait for my food routine to get back to normal, and I'm going to stay on track between now and christmas.  Go to the gym as often as I can, and eat as well as possible.  I'll just have to make the rule of no dinners out between here and Christmas :)

How is everyone else this morning?

Welcome Sunnydog98!  :)

I was sad to leave the 150's which is honestly why I stopped posting, there isn't a support group like these gals!  So I'm back and I honestly don't care what weight I am (as long as no one else minds).

138 again this morning I really want to get down to 135 by christmas.  However these last few pounds are really hard.  I am in the best shape of my life which is really great.  I ran a solid 3 miles yesterday!  I couldn't believe it, I just kept going and going. 

My weight gain around thanksgiving wasn't too bad.  Thanksgiving morning I woke up and went for a run.  I was more concerned with just getting some physical activity in to jump start my metabolism than I was with actually keeping thanksgiving weight off.  Before that was my birthday and my friend's wedding.  So I haven't really been LOSING just kind of maintaining around 140.  I'm determined to get to 135 before christmas! 

carie sorry for being gone for so long.  I have a feeling when you get down to 140 you'll want to try for those last 5 pounds :)  It might be the difference in the next clothing size down :) 

Good Morning Ladies!

142 this morning.

I feel like i'm constantly on here apologizing for not posting enough.  Things are super crazy, my best friend is getting married next week, I have two Halloween parties this weekend, and my birthday is the following week.  So things are in constant motion right now.  I'm just trying to stay in my calorie range and trying to get to the gym at least 4 times a week. 

It looks like i'm not going to make my goal weight by my goal date.  However, I have a new goal weight, so my goal date is going to change. 

I am now in a size 6!  Who would've thought that in a year I would go from a size 14 to a size 6!  Yowza!  The dress I got for my friends wedding is super hot, and feel really great in it.  Such a change from a year ago.  I feel like all those diets that say "lose 20 pounds in 10 days" are even more **** than ever before.  A year is nothing in the grand scheme of things.

I hope everyone else is having a good morning, and I promise to keep up with this as things calm down.  I want to thank everyone for being so awesome and supportive.  It really helps to have a community like this to tap into.  I will try and check back later if work doesn't carry me away!

Wow, you ladies keep up with this so well its hard for me to do the same! 

144 this morning.  That was after a weekend of gluttony.  I'm hoping it stays the same or continues its downward trend. 

Friday I met up with friends and three beers, some tater tots and sweet potato fries, a small green salad and half of a sandwich.  I went to the gym on friday, saturday and sunday.  Saturday was the first time ever that I was bored, and instead of sitting around watching tv before I had to go to work, I went to the gym.  Sunday my Aunt came into town so we all went out to dinner.  I had a fried oyster, crab dip with a piece of bread, a bite of caprese salad, a glass of wine, a cocktail, 3 pieces of hanger steak with peanut sauce, and bites of everyone elses food.  LOTS OF FOOD.  So I'm happy that the scale said the same weight. 

Today its back to normal.

I hope everyone else had a wonderful weekend.

Wow, this is a super active forum!  Go ladies!

Once again thank you so much for the warm welcome.

144 this morning.  I'm officially at a healthy weight!  I went from being classified as obese to healthy weight in about a year.  :)  I'm going to tone the hell out of my body though and I still want to lose about 14 pounds.  I don't want to be a one pound difference between healthy and slightly overweight.  Then everytime I have a cookie I'm slightly overweight.  Doesn't really sound good to me.  :)

To answer some questions that were posed to me.  I cut my calories back to about 1300 during the week, and 1500 on weekends.  I exercise about 4 days a week at most, eat a lot of veggies and drink a lot of water.  I've been heavy my whole life, this is the first time in my life where I can actually say i'm not fat!  WOW!

I'll post more later!

Hello everyone!  I am new to the 140's.  I'm at 145 this morning.  The scale has been fluctuating so much I wanted to make sure I was indeed in the 140's before I started posting here as well.

My goal is 130.  It's crazy to think I only have another 15lbs to lose after a year of weight loss. 

Is it possible that the closer I am to my goal the less I believe I'm going to attain it?  Hmm. 

146 this morning.

I've been distracted this week with work and various other problems.

I think I might start weighing myself without clothes.  It's only about three pounds different, but its more accurate right?

What do you ladies think?

Weekend starts tonight, I hope everyone has a good one.  My plan is to workout both Saturday and Sunday.  Since I joined I thought the gym was only open till 2, which meant I had to be there at 1 at the absolute latest, now I can have till 3 if I want!  I want to go to the farmer's market and buy some apples.  My birthday is in little over a month.  Woah, hello late 20's!