Posts by scarter17

Hi Everyone, what a great idea for a forum!  I'm 26; my husband and I have been together for over 7 years, just married this past summer and we can't wait to start trying for a baby! He's a teacher though so we'd really like to conceive around August/Sept so that we'll have a early summer baby and he can be home with me (though not everything always goes as planned I know).  But we have 7 months until we start trying.  My wedding was a huge motivator for me and I've lost 40lbs so far (gained back 10 after the honeymoon) and am looking to lose another 25.  I think this will be an AWESOME motivator and I'm really looking forward to giving and getting support!

SW: 186
CW: 152
GW: 125/130

kevans2882, how far in advance do you think prenatals should be started; do you think we're talking a few weeks, or months in advance?  I still have 7 months before we start trying.  Though I have stopped taking the pill (sorry if TMI) becasue I really feel that I want my system clean before we start trying.

Hey guys, sorry I didn't weigh-in last week - it was kind of crazy.  I'm at 150.0 - still.  Which I guess it's good that I didn't gain, but I'm having a heck of a time trying to eat right and absolutely NO motivation to exercise.  When I wake up in the morning I'm all about eating right and have the best intentions, by the time the afternoon rolls around, I just want to go home, eat some pizza and sit in front of the TV.  I need some motivation big-time!  I have NO IDEA how I lost 36lbs, I can barely maintain, let alone lose the last 20...I'm getting discouraged and frustrated with myself and my horrible choices!!!

....sorry this turned into a 'pooor me' rant, I do feel a little better admitting it though!!! Hope you guys are having better luck than I am and more ambition!

SW: 152

CW: 149 - finally got under that damn 150!

GW: 137

Congratulations candilovesjon - you have less than 10lbs to go!

gram-gram - I CAN'T WAIT to be under the 130 mark, or even the 140 mark!  Congratulations to you and Congratulations to all who lost this week! 
Those who haven't, hang in there!  These last 20lbs for me to lose are somehow much harder than the 35 I've lost so far - we can do it!

Mommakitty and moochew - thank you so much for the kind words, they really did make my day.  As i Squeeeeezed into my jeans this morning cursing myself for the two glasses of wine and salsa chips from last night, (and yes, I feel like I've got a muffintop going on here - though I do well to wear long shirts and jackets to keep it hidden) it was really nice to read what you both wrote, because we should always try and remind what we like about ourselves, such as a nice smile or your eyes, sense of humor, a great laugh - whatever it may be!  So thank you.

I think that so often it's too easy to beat ourselves up and focus on the weight and what we'd change, and are struggling to change, that we forget about the weight we've lost already, no matter how small or at least the positive changes that we're making daily.  I just ate some M&Ms, I could beat myself up about it,  but you know what, I didn't eat the whole bag, I only had a handful.  So I think that we need to pat ourselves on the back, even if just for making baby steps.....Now, I just need to learn to heed my own advice because I feel like a bloated-muffintop today!!

What is going on?!  I'm up a lb. this week too!

Back up to my start weight of 152.  Ugh, I'm trying so hard not to get frustrated and discouraged but it's so hard.  I want to be back into the 140's again at least!  It's been really hard trying to motivate myself and show self control.  I don't know how I did it before!

Congratulations everyone that lost and those who didn't, don't get discouraged, just stick with it and that scale will start moving down before you know it!

I wish I could report a bigger loss this week, but I'm only down 1lb.

SW: 152

CW: 151

GW: 137

Let's kick it up a notch!

Ballpark's Turkey Dogs are AWESOME!  45 calories and no fat - YUM! But for vegeterian's, they do have just fat free Ballpark's too, they're really good also.

Good for you guys for going to therapy, it takes an extremly strong person to admit that they can get help.

Your wife is feeling insecure about herself and I'm sure very vulnerable.  The way that she is coping with it is probably with hostility - I used to be the same way. When my husband, then fiance, first started losing weight a year ago, I was FUMING and extremly jealous; but I not only joined, but surpassed him in the amount of weight lost.  She'll come around, please be patient and understanding with her because it doesnt' seem like she realizes why she feels this way and that is the through "good times AND bad" part of marriage vows right there.  She needs you.

Honestly, I think it's just a really bad habit.  Your body is now used to eating at that time, so it'll automatically wake you up hungry at that same time; even if you're not really hungry.  We're creatures of habit and like schedules. 

I used to be a night snacker.  I'd eat dinner around 5 or 6 and then be stuffing my face by 10 or 11 at night.  What you need to do is believe that you are the only one in control of this (becasue you are) and unless you're sleepwalking, you don't need to see a doctor.  You can do it, just change your habit.  A few nights of not snacking might break the cycle altogether!  It did for me - change things up a bit and fight the urge - you can do it!  It's soo worth it!

Welcome taparapa ~ If you have only 20lbs. to lose before September, you're in great shape!  I would suggest finding something that you love for exercise and not trying to find the quickest way to burn 1000 calories or something.

I've lost 12 lbs. in the past three months (and 40 total overall).  I haven't been seriously dieting lately, not really giving 100% effort.  I watch what I eat for the most part but I could've done SOOO much better if I applied myself.  I like to walk and it's easy, so I walk probably 45 minutes, 5 times a week, so if you just find something you love to do for exercise (because you'll be doing it almost everyday) and just try easy things, like switching to most foods to low fat or fat free (cheese, cream cheese, milk, egg beaters are great!, etc.) and you'll be really surprised how just that, combined with exercise, will drop the numbers on the scale quickly!  Aim for 2lbs. a week and you should surpass your goal in less than three months!  Good luck, you can definitely do it if you apply yourself.  I need to heed my own advice and kick it up a notch b/c my wedding's next month!

Fat free Raspberry Pecan is soooooooo good if you're looking for a sweet fix.

Okay, weighing in this week at....151lbs.  I'm down 2 lbs. which feels good.  I've been exercising almost everyday for the past two weeks, I just need to keep the calorie intake down.  Sometimes I think that because I work out, I can eat the extra calories.  But I've cut way down on alcohol which has helped big time.

Drinks lots of water, all day long.

Don't undereat during the day, it'll just lead to eating too fast or making poor food choices later (I tend to shovel food down as soon as I get home at night, so I try to have a light snack right before I leave work and it makes me not starving and able to make good choices).

Brush your teeth/chew minty gum at night/after dinner, especially if you're a late night muncher, like me :)

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions with the future in-laws, things ended up working out fine!  I'm 3 1/2 months from the wedding and getting soo excited!  So, we've (my fiance and I) have decided to not drink alcohol for a month.  It's day 3 today and I don't usually drink during the week anyway so this weekend will be the real test.  I'm sick of drinking all those empty calories and then eating crap.  My fitting is in a month so I'm hoping this will help me lose more quickly. 

For those of you that need to get your dresses altered more than just a bottom hem, have you been told any price range on how much it might cost.  I know it'll prob. be different depending on location but the corset top part of my dress will need to be taken in, which is technically a good thing b/c I've lost, but I'm trying to look at some sort of price range.  I'm getting it done at David's Bridal too, all they said is usually they run somewhere starting around $60 (and i'm sure that's just for a hem!)  Thanks!