Posts by mom4asa

Hello all,

 I must be getting old.  My TOM seems to be getting worse.  I was taken down by a massive migraine Sunday and was finally back to work yesterday.  On top of that all I could stomach was my comfort food - bread.  I am still holding at 200.6.  I have not incorporated a excercise program yet.  My treadmill is broken and it is too darn cold (MN winter never ends) to walk outside.  Don't like the clubs.

Heather P - I agree with the cheat thing.  I allow myself to have a small portion of D & F graded foods once in a while so I don't feel deprived.  Even though I have a cheat it seems like I still stay within my calorie count.  Portion size is the biggest thing I have gained from CC.  It really makes me feel empowered.

Jackie

Monday 2/25 weigh-in:

Height:  5' 4"

Starting Weight: 312 lbs 

Goal Weight: 145 lbs

Mini Goal:  199 lbs (break the 200 barrier)

Joined last week

Current Weight:  203 lbs 

With all the activities this weekend I thought for sure that I would gain at least a couple of pounds but I kept at my current weight.  I went out for my birthday on Friday and helped with the appetizers, went to the moving party and had pizza, and even had cake for my birthday but instead of gorging on those things I had just enough to enjoy it without over doing it.  I am really proud of myself because before I would have either been miserable by not having any of that or would have eaten everything in site becasue I had an excuse.

But now back on track so I can continue to go down.  I really have to give credit to CC because it taught me to think about portion size and be more aware of what I was eating.  I am feeling really good about myself which is really difficult as I suffer from depression and the weight issue is always a conscious concern.  I also want to thank all of you and your stories because you help me to realize that I am not alone and that we CAN do this.

I don't know about you but I think the frozen yogurt is pretty good.  That's what I have when the rest of the family has ice cream. I also do not put all the syrups and whip cream on like my husband. 

I bet if you cut up a banana into it or top it with nuts it would feel like you got more too.

Thank you,

I have been looking for a group to talk to.  I feel good about this site.  It has helped me, like so many of you, to learn portion control and that I am not the only one struggling.  I cried the day I weighed in at the doctor for my annual at it was 201.  I always told myself I would not go there.  I got to 212 and decided that enough is enough, I have to do something about this.  I am now down to 203 but I want to get down to atleast 145.  (I too have a mini goal of below 200)

I live in MN (burr) but my husband's job may have us transferring to FL.  I could cover my weight with extra clothes here but if I want to feel comfortable on the beach I know I need to do something.

I also have a special reason for wanting to lose the weight.  My Dad died at age 54 of heart failure (he was diabetic) and a couple of years later his brother died the same way.  I have 3 teenagers and realy want to be a part of their lives for a long time so I know that it is important for me to be smarter about how I live.

Sorry, I am rambling, but it feels so good to get it out.