Posts by samiaz

i am a fruit addict. i wish i can grow my own.

favorites: black cherries, mangos, pineapple, blueberries, strawberries.

i'll share anything with anyone.. the shirt off my back. but ask me to share a heaping bowl of fruits ..... now you're asking for to much.

its a running joke at work..i don't share my fruity fruits.

vanilla yogurt topped with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and a sprikle of kashi go lean crunch. yum yum. gonna have some today.

i'm also in the same EXACT situation. 5' 3" and stuck between 138-139 for soooo long. i can't say i'm as meticulous as you are about my exercise habits, but still! i eat pretty good. as soon as i get to 137(one little pound), i'll be throwing a party.

egg whites....protein to the max.

topanga, congrats to you. i came across a link to YOUR victory dance on youtube (taryntv) to the celine dion song on another forum. it was spectacular!!!! you look awesome. i bet one day some morning show will be featuring you ( like Good Morning America OR The Today Show), celebration your accomplishments, using you as inspiration, and high-fiving you for your courage to share it with everyone.

wait to go girl!

For me it's french fries. That's why I haven't had a single  french frie since august 2007. ( about a year and a half !!!) Even though it's been so long, I STILL crave them every time I smell them. i wish i could give up cookies just as easily.

hope you don't mind if i jump in. i've been away from the forums for months, but i'm 14 lbs from my goal, and its the hardest thing ever for me!!! it's driving me nuts.

so as i finish eating the last few bites of this delicious souvlaki, i'm with you on the 5 lbs by october. so my "diet" starts in 60 seconds. in fact, i moved to a new area a couple months ago, and there is a gym  that's less than a 2 minute walk that i plan on joining. does it get better than that?? i'm also packing up every guilty pleasure in the kitchen and bringing it to a friend's house tonight.

so here i go:

30 y/o female and 5' 3"

CW: 142

GW: 128

GW for october 1st : 137    I CAN and I WILL

foxy lady, you make me laugh. funny funny!.  you have plenty time to catch up because i have been slacking all week anyway. i've been eating lots of salad, BUT .. ceasor salad ( creamy dressing,bacon bits, croutons, cheese.... yum). so yah, not helping the weight loss. desert has been jello topped with whip cream or ice cream. i don't feel guilty at all, i enjoyed it, and i will get serious again tomorrow. okay foxylady, lets do this, well ALL of us!!!!

one thing i'm proud of is that i eat less bread, cereal, pasta.. things like that. i have more control finally.

i am jealous of all you people exercising. i'm lazy about it and on top of that, i have regular physio therapy for a leg injury that's over a year old. i finally decided to do something about it, but any lower body exercises are not happening... painful ( no running, no cycling, no elliptical)

vpireiner... thanks for the messages of motivation. #1,7,8,9,19,23, 25 really stick for me.

hello to everyone else, keep it up.

i think i have to investigate laser more before i dish out all that money for it.

ttyl, watching a  hockey game.

it's summer in the city, and i'm getting excited. for once, i want to be completely comfortable and confident. i feel good now, but i want to feel amazing. this year for 2008 ( aka 2000 & great), i'm going to push myself to be my best.

5' 3"

CW 146

GW 128   .... not quite 25lbs but close enough, right?

18 lbs to drop  ..... first goal 138.

biggest weakness is moderation. its either all or nothing, especially when it comes to chocolate.

welcome photomeg... i can relate to the panic of nice weather starting. although i would prefer a hot sunny day on the beach over a blizzard any day, i'm starting to stress now that its warming up. don't worry, there's no better time like the present to start this thing.

paige, although i agree with you that the comments he made weren't the best... comments like that would make me want to prove them wrong. BUT, keep in mind who you should be doing it for... YOU. i was never very overweight ( in my opinion), but i was "thick".. okay chubby. my problem was that no one ever commented on me gaining weight, so i was oblivious until  i got a scale, and clothes i hardly wore felt really tight. i wish my friends would have told me, but they said i was always positive and showed a lot of self esteem, so they thought that i was alright with it. uh no! i think you should talk to him about what motivates you and what hinders your progress.

anyone have any new tips to share (eating wise)?  what are you guys eating in a typical day and do you really count calories ? i don't, i read  all labels at the grocery store though! we can help eachother better that way.

hello ladies,

welcome erin, we have similiar stats and similiar goals.paige, i'm glad that you're back and that you are making yourself #1. i agree, that you should ditch the scale for now. don't ever tell yourslf that it's not worth it. you are going to do fine. small goals first!!!

the past three days, i have been on track, so i do expect a loss within a week. its not so much what i did, its what i didn't do. i never ate mindlessly, i didn't eat anything fried, no fast food. i went grocery shopping with a specific list, and i did not deviate from it at all. i didn't buy lunch or dinner, everything was home made. some motivation or pointers for you guys......

 if your gonna have chips, buy the small bag, but don't buy the family pack when grocery shopping. also, i try not to buy junk when i'm alone because i end up eating it all. i buy it when i'm with someone, and i share half of what i have with the person. last week i bought chocolatebecause i was craving it big time, and i gave away most of it at a seminar. i hardly had any left for me.

use smaller dishes.... if there are no vegetables on the menu for dinner, then use a smaller plate.

chew on celery or something crunchy when you KNOW you aren't hungry, but just restless. i eat more when i'm restless, my bad habit i have to break. i know it's easier said than done.

visualize yourself looking trim. remember, you have a great body already, it's just a matter of peeling of the layers ( excess weight) that is covering you.

in my family, refusing food when offered to you is a NO NO!! but i've learned to do it even when i get a bad reaction from people. i kept my dieting a secret, but now that i tell people, they respect my decision to refuse their offer.

don't drink your calories away. dilute it with a lighter option like water if you like. i do that sometimes with juice like tropicana. but with canned syrop juice, its  very blah. i don't really drink juice anyway. i stick to water, 1% milk, smoothies with a lot of water to thin it out.

lastly, i hear this all the time,....nothing tastes as good as thin feels, IF being thin is your goal. i know some slightly heavier people that are healthy, active, well proportioned, and look fabulous.

this is not practical for everyone, but it works for me. ttyl!

well, the scale has not really moved much....still 151. goal is 130 i guess..... so 21 lbs to go. my immediate challenge is to reach 140

 that's okay, i'm still really motivated. i didn't expect much because i wasn't doing much to make the numbers go down, just maintain. therefore, my goals have been delayed.

i left my self  a note  on my fridge in huge letters reminding myself to make a wise choice BEFORE going into the the fridge or pantry to eat something. it kinda  works. i also have my goals  written on it as well as a short list of things that i should avoid over indulging in. on the menu tonight is sauteed vegetables and chicken.

have a good weekend.

might have mentioned this before but i love eggwhites.  i buy it in the real liquidy form in milk carton box. the amount that i eat  3-4 times a week or more has  21 grams of protein and 90 calories for a 180g serving. i know i mentioned it in a previous post, but it really curbs my hunger big time!..... sometimes i add vegetables to it. (scrambled or omlette style)

 vpireiner.... i am definatley with you on the motivation thing. i will not fail! c'mon guys, let's do this (without being too obsessed though). i'm off work all of next week, i am comitted to getting to the gym atleast 4 days and eating better than i ever did before.

paige.. where are you? your posts are always so inspiring. if you need help getting motivated, we can do it!

thanks vpireiner,

i did lose sight of why i was doing it because i was so focused on why it wasn't working. my goal ended up being about numbers and nothing concrete. once i figure out MY real reason (because right now there are so many) then it will help me regain focus. thanks so much, helped a whole lot.... and congrats on your accomplishments!!!!

vegetariangeek and foxlady, i will definately use your suggestions for supper this weekend. i have made fahitas many times, but its been months. i forgot how much i love them. squash.....i've never had before, but this is a new year....i going to try it!

everything is going good except for my so-called diet. last time i weighed in, i was 148... i'm sure i'm over 150 again. BUT THAT'S OKAY, i'm starting again. the first thing i need to do is get a grip on this new addiction to chocolate ( which got the better of me today). starting NOW, i am going to get back on track.  i'm going to make a great healthy dinner tonight, drink some water, and plan my meals for the rest of the week. really, you guys are my biggest motivation, so if anything is going to keep me going, it's going to be this thread. my girlfriends are great, but they're just not as concerned as i am about weight and health because they feel like they are already in decent shape.

okay girls... so let's do this!!!

me::   weight last week: 148...... this week (148-152??? guessing).

goal for april 1st: 140 ...... goal for may 1st: 135.....goal for june 1st: 130

completely doable.