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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Nov 15 2007 14:55 (UTC) |
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| alrighty then, Wednesday's scale reads 118 lbs... Sold, I'll take it!! lol
So, hmmm, definitely will not be weighing myself during ttom ever again.... Plus, I had probably loaded up on sodium from eating out over the weekend. All is well and harmonius once again. My husband is probably more relieved than I am....he doesn't have to look at that sad long face from Monday and Tuesday anymore... Naija - I could eat hummus...by the spoonful - and yes, when i do put it on something...it is ridiculously more than should be applied. My husband will look at me with a sheepish grin....and a kind of wide eyed nod and I know he's thinking.. "hmmm, yeah hummus is a healthy option...but when the slice of bread is screaming in agony trying to support itself....I'm thinking ..maybe not so healthy" he never says it...but I can tell... whatever ;) Yeah, my drive isn't as obsessive anymore either...with only a few pounds to go...it really doesn't matter the pace to me.. if it takes a few months...that's fine, too. As long as I don't go in the wrong direction....I feel pretty good. |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Nov 13 2007 12:05 (UTC) |
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| aye yie yie
I just don't get it. Well actually I do get it, I think. Rather, it's just not fair. As of a week ago, I had pretty much gotten to maintenence, 117 lbs. 2 lbs still to go, no problem. Goal nearly accomplished....figured out the whole system. We took my son to Washington DC this last weekend, and I ate like crap. Actually it wasn't what I ate so much as it was how much I ate. Hummus, Hummus everywhere. Where I llive there isn't a restaurant for 60 miles that serves hummus, my favorite food ever....so to be in a city where it is commonplace....I just couldn't get enough....hummus with and on everything....Actually it was just nice being in a city that seemed to at least try to cater to vegetarians... Instaead of piece mealing together some bland dish, which is what I normally do, there were honest to goodness vegetarian options in the menu! I couldn't even begin to log what the calories actually were...such odd foods...all at restaurants..no idea how (and no desire) to calculate... It was weird not being accountable for the first time in months. So, Let them eat cake!! Back up to 123lbs. 5 stinking lbs in one weekend...it is also ttom for me..I am hoping that's at least a few of the lbs...Weighed myself Monday (122.8) and today, Tuesday (123). Not a very motivating story, other than I am back on the wagon today....back to square one..... That's all you can do sometimes. :) |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Oct 12 2007 15:10 (UTC) |
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| hmph...
I have done absolutely positvely no exercise this week... I mean the walk to the mailbox was probably the most I've exerted myself. pitiful. That's probably why I've been laying low. Although I will say I have still been staying within my calories/water/sodium/fiber. So that has to count for something. It's just that for me, exercise rounds everything out. Like Laura said it's not just about being on a diet...it's about embracing a new way of living. I don't "simply" want to be thin, I'd like to be fit as well. A little muscle definition...a lot less jiggle...and the overall energy boost from working out...that's where I hope to stay on track. I'm either loving exercise or I'm hating it...there's no in between for me. In my mind, taking this week off has just been a strategy to keep my body guessing. You think I'm fooling it, or myself? ;) I will say that I do think I am actually in weight loss mode. Broke through the 120 barrier after what seemed like forever (a month, at most) my body has finally decided that I was really going to do this...stay with it...and so it had no choice but to play along. My body and my mind fought about his for a while. anyway, I still lost a pound, even not exercising. Ann - Sorry to hear about the virus-ess (plural) You would have thought for all that hassle and misery it could have at least given up a pound or two for ya. Congrats again on your unbelievable accomplishment. later, Ashley |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Oct 08 2007 13:40 (UTC) |
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| 121.4 - only up .2 from last - So I guess I got a free pass for my eating last weekend.
5000angel - You're not eating so well reason was about as good of a reason as I could think of. I'd do that for a friend too. Figurethefat - The sodium fator has snuck up on me a few times last week too. Progresso has a great soup Italian Vegetable...120 calories for the whole can....umm 1640mg of sodium too. What! Even 1/2 the can is not really worth it. Sheesh....I'd feel guilty feeding them to my family, even...I'd feel guilty throwing them away too...So their destiny is to become a permanent part of the pantry. Wantotobefit and Hot - Congrats on your marathon. I can't imagine how proud you must be. Hopefully the heat didn't factor in for you all.. |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Oct 07 2007 19:47 (UTC) |
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| This was just a ridiculous weekend for me. Calories calories everywhere. I wonder how many times I'm going to repeat this cycle before I stop. :)
Actually, I'm going to stay within my calories for today...but that's having to work around an 800 calorie Hardees detour. For me, it's definitely not just about staying within my calorie range...I also feel like if I didn't get my calories from healthy foods...then that's the same as going over.. Just makes me feel like crap. So yeah, I'm all for a weigh in tomorrow. And when the number is up by at least 2.....I'll be able to say...uh yeah...hmmm...wonder why that is.. |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Oct 04 2007 22:00 (UTC) |
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| hi all
As it stands right now, I couldn't be happier. I've really been trying to fine tune some of the details...sodium...fiber...calcium... Who knew it was so hard to reach 1000mg of calcium a day.. I've pretty much gotten down the carbs/fat/protein thing. Definitely upped my water.. Pushing a little harder with exercise. AND I behaved last weekend. So, my scale numbers are dropping... Looking back at the last month or two really... it's funny how spastic I've been about "I'm doing everything I can...and still nothing...something is wrong with me..!" (I really did have my thyroid checked) When the truth is...the cheating weekends...or extra glasses of wine....had all taken their toll.. It's true, every little bit counts. It's hard when you work so hard during the week...and cannot fathom that you can undue it all in one weekend. But that's pretty much how it works. Well that and truly paying attention to the tried and true advice given on these posts. Water, I think, matters. So does fiber...so does sodium. All of that can be overwhelming to someone who is simply trying to grasp a hold of counting calories. It would have been to me. Well, that's my 2 cents for the day. :) Off to my sons football practice! |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Oct 01 2007 17:37 (UTC) |
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| Howdy All
121.2 as of 6:00 am. I'll definitely take that. This was a great week. Fiber, water, exercise and calories...everything went as planned. So down a pound from last week, which is pretty much what I am supposed to expect. Life is good, happy day everyone! Ashley |
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| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Sep 30 2007 03:30 (UTC) |
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| er, need a restart...and a revise. There is no way I am going to be able to give up the computer time. I am a junkie, period. So let me take that off the goal list.
If I stick to the other four goals (water, exercise and calories) than I should still meet my goal, soon. :) |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Sep 29 2007 02:29 (UTC) |
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| I am up for adding dimensions to our weight loss challenge. The water thing would be a great start.
Also, seems like the majority of us exercise, to some degree. I doubt I will ever be at a level where I can say I'm training for a marathon (I am envious!) but I do in fact break a sweat on the treadmill which is saying a lot for the girl who, in gym class, walked the mile, whilst smoking. The water thing is on the forefront of my mind (thank you Laura for the tips. It pushed it to the front, further) Even with that knowledge I only consumed about 30 ounces. But for me that is outstanding. I only started drinking water at all since the weight loss effort. Prior, I simply was not a thirsty person. Not with meals...not when exercising...just not thirsty. Maybe if I poured water in a wine glass and added a few drops of red food coloring...maybe then... I'll check out the distilled water. I can definitely tell a difference in water taste. Maybe that's the key. So the water thing...can stand some improving - I would like to make it to 60 ounces and most of us...extra exercise goals...really can't hurt anybody - losing weight or not..right..? Exercise is just good for the body. I feel like a "Milk, it does the body good" commercial. I want to reach a point where I say "I love to run"...and/or "I love water" I really do. Madhu - I am veggie too, It's been an interesting challenge finding protein sources. Good thing I like...cottage cheese, egg whites and beans. :) Ann - It's funny for me - if my stomach feels big and full/fat then that's pretty much what dictates how I feel in general about my weight loss...if my stomach feels thin/flat...then the world is round...and all is well. Obviously not the best indicator...but still Later, ashley |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Sep 28 2007 13:44 (UTC) |
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| My mind is trying to process how in the world I am going to get at least 60 ounces of water down. The only thing I could think of was buying a beer bong and just getting it down in segments throughout the day.
Probably pretty unorthodox. And of course, I'm kidding. But there has to be something to the water phenomena. This many (succesful) people can't be wrong. Just like this many calorie counters can't be wrong. It's just a matter of tieing it all together. :) It was helpful seeing what everyone else was doing to lose/maintain. Have a skinny weekend. Later, Ashley |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Sep 27 2007 20:16 (UTC) |
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| Hey
I'll post what I'm doing but for sure don't imitate it - I think I'm exactly where I started - a month and 1/2 ago - 124 lbs 1200-1300 calories per day Exercise 3x a week 30 minutes cardio, 30 minutes strength training water - ugh - I might force back 30 ounces a day Fiber 30 grams 50% carbs 30% protein 20% fat Does anyone see where I should kick it up a notch? I even just had a physical and my doc said hey if you 're doing all you're doing and the number doesn't budge then maybe that's where your body wants to be. I think I should get to decide that, thank you very much. :) |
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| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Sep 26 2007 15:31 (UTC) |
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| I want in! I'm sitting here...syked up to state my personal rules for being clean and came to a screeching halt. lol Putting things in writing is an interesting way to make us accountable. Which, is the point, eh. ok 1. Counting/Logging calories every day. 2. Staying between 1200 & 1300 a day. 3. Exercising 3x a week. 30 min cardio 30 min weights 4. Drinking 30 oz. of water daily (this is huge for me, I hate water) 5. Computer Limit 3 hours per day (trust me, this is going to be the real test) (Not on the computer, I should be moving, right.) The first 3 I'm pretty good at already (except staying in my calorie range on weekends, really going to have to work hard at that) The last two will be where I push myself to be better. As this progresses I know I will need to up my exercise and water - but this is my start. Good Luck everyone! Which means I need to get the heck of this computer and go work out. |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Sep 24 2007 16:25 (UTC) |
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| 122.8
A pound of that is Taco Bell...um yeah 986 calories in one meal does not fit in the framework of what I'm trying to do here. lol I did actually see 121 on Friday (pre-taco bell) - So by next Monday - my personal mission is to see 121 or less. I'm not going to know what to do with myself when I actually see a number below 120 on the scale. Well done everyone! |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Sep 19 2007 14:47 (UTC) |
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| Hi everyone!
I'm officially at my lowest weight since like..April!! 122.4 This is honestly the most effort I've ever put into losing weight. I'm actually amazed at how easy it is to gain weight...and then again at how much effort goes into losing just a couple of pounds. It is truly a commitment. Lifestyle change. I mentally need to stop comparing my 30's to my 20's. Plus when I was in my 20's, I smoked... So a 20 year old metabolism plus smoking...which unfortunaetly did keep weight off for me. Losing weight/gaining weight was never even a thought for me back then. Weight gain or not, quitting smoking was definitely the best thing I have ever done for my health. But it's only been a year, so I think I'm still battling a sluggish metabolism that's rebounding from nicotine... I think I read somewhere..it may take years to get back to normal. But hey, I'm living proof that is it possible to lose weight...after quitting smoking!! Enough about me :) Naija - Totally with you on throwing the diet out the window when I leave the house - It's ridiculous, isn't it. When I'm at home...it takes thought to eat healthy but not really effort... But if we're at friends ...I rationalize, rationalize. This weekend I didn't go anywhere and shocker...my weight dropped to its lowest. I think there's a connection. lol Ann - How corny is it that to actually see that there's 8 lbs or 6 lbs to go - actually puts a smile on my face. lol Such a small amount of weight that we'd be crazy to not make it to our goal. Maybe I've had too much coffee - but it's almost exciting!! Good luck with kicking the soda habit. I've never been a soda drinker, diet or otherwise. Now wine...is another story entirely. Talk about empty calories... Madhu - I must have you beat on the belly fat! lol I just looked down..and I'm thinking that all 7 pounds of weight I have to lose is Right there. lol I think the rest of me actually looks decent. Fit even. You have 6 to go , I have 7... Let's make a big dent in that this week! 5000thangel - I feel your pain. Not sure if what your experiencing is related to that TOM... but for me there is a definite corolation. I hate to stereotype myself...but if find myself weeping over..oh, let's say a dog food commercial...then I know...what I'm getting close to. Hang in there! Whatever the trigger is for you - hopefully it will pass in a few days. Euology2000 - Welcome! I'm fairly new myself. Congrats on sticking to a workout schedule - There is no denying how much better we feel when we get excercise in. I pat myself on the back everytime I do anything physical. Does Yoga count? :) wow, who knew I had so much to say Later, :) Ashley |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Sep 17 2007 05:06 (UTC) |
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| Hellooo everyone
It's been a great week! An entire week of calories at 1250 (one day at 1400) I feel thinner, despite it being that TOM but I'm not...still hanging out around 123. Clothes feel good...fit well. I know 8 lbs is very much within my reach...so not sweating it. ;) Ann, I love how you put it.. How we can all be where we want to be in a few months...or so.. or we can not be. It really is a choice, eh. Not thrilled about my belly fat....Honestly if I could stay at my current weight and lose this belly I would be perfectly happy... But it's just not going to happen. The last time my belly was flat was at 115...so 115 it is. Extra crunches are on my list and the weather here is beautiful and fabulous...dare I get my bike out...and snub the treadmill...? I can honestly say that the driving force behind sticking to my calories this week was this group. (reading the threads, even if I'm not posting :) Thanks for the motivation! Ashley |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Sep 10 2007 04:05 (UTC) |
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| Thanks Sherry - It is really really helpful to hear even just small bits of advice (for starters, they add up, secondly they make me think that I must not be completely off track) - but Hey first things first Congratulations!! And good luck on taking a wee step further. A little wiggle room is what I yearn for. :)110 would still have me in a healthy weight range - but I just cannot imagine being that weight again. (um, actually I can)
Hey - so what is the name of that DVD you have been using combo, cardio/weights/ABS? and Thanks for the motivation. |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Sep 10 2007 03:05 (UTC) |
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| ugh
Me thinks me sees a pattern. Watch meticulously my calories throughout the week to just blow it on the weekends. What it is - I really am not a junk food buyer - when I grocery shop I stick hard and fast to foods that fit within my routine. So, except for little treats, my house is very healthy-eating-friendly. But let's say I'm invited over to a two year olds birthday and the thick crust chesse pizza is flowing. I don't appear to have any will power in those situations. Well perhaps in really recognizing that this is thwarting all my efforts during the week. (I already knew this was happening, but hadn't really crunched the numbers before now) I just makes sense to do it differently, or within line with what I do on the weekdays. Duh! Sooo, I've been shooting for 1200 a day, it's supposed to be 1300 , and in reality I'm eating between 1400 and 1500 a day. Excercise 3x a week (30 minutes on the treadmill, another 30 of strength training). Is this even going to cut it? Is 2 lbs a week too much t expect for my goal? Last weight was 123, goal is 115. I am loathe to get on the scale after this weekend...certain I'm back to 126 |
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| Motivation | 5'2"-5'3" 115-135 ladies Monday Oct. 15th, weigh in today!!! | Sep 08 2007 06:13 (UTC) |
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| Hi all - My first ever post on CC - but this sounds exactly like the situation I'm in. 5' 4'', 123 lbs. Trying to get down to 115, started at 126. I've read obsessively about the best way to do this and have resigned myself to not dropping below 1200 calories a day. If I excercise, I eat the calories back. That can be sort of a mind-screw for me - to excercise then eat it back - but hey there seems to be a consensus, right?
Anyway - good luck to all of you!! We all know a lot of energy goes in to weight loss - no matter 5 lbs or 100 lbs. |
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