Posts by kristicarroll

Happy Friday All!

Morgan...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Please let us know how everything works out. But great job on the weight loss!! You are moving right along and even through all the stress you are dealing with.

Lindsay...great attitude. I wish I could be so confident when I see my numbers go up a little..even though I know the reasons, it is still hard to see. But you are doing great! Keep it up!

Laina...your hubby deserves a little after that! LOL Just kidding...kind of! You are doing amazing as well.  Keep it going!

To everyone else! Another week down...great job at staying motivated and strong and using these tools we have been given! Lets hope that we have a great week to follow! Thanksgiving is on its way, but we do not need to fall off track because of it...well, to be honest I probably will on Thursday..but that does not mean the rest of the week I will not kick some BOOTAY!!

Today's Date: Friday, November 21, 2008

Last weeks Weight: 224.6

10% loss = 209.7lbs

Today's Weight: 225.8

This weeks Loss: +1.2lbs

Pounds till 1st 10% goal: 16.1lbs

Ultimate goal: 170lbs-could probably go lower, but that seems reasonable...first major goal is to pass the 200 mark!!

I started off the week very poorly, but got back on track. Still struggling with my food intake. My husband and I just make too good of food. I told him we need to start making things I do not like so I do not eat so much.. lol But I think these next couple of days are going to go very well. Hubby and I have goals for working out everyday and other mini goals to accomplish! So, it is nice to have him by my side with this.

Lindsay...I am up for the 10lb challenge by X-mas for sure!! Count me in!

Well, hope all have a great weekend!! Kristi

Well, I am very proud of everyone. I had such a great last week, but have not started very strong this week.  The weekend I did ok..had the Badge game on Saturday and tailgated..but we park about a mile away from the stadium so it is a good walk. Plus we walked Lila in the morning about 2 miles. But Sunday...I kind of fell apart. I got so into the Packers killing the Bears that I got a little caught up in my drinks. We all know where that leads.  I did not overeat, until yesterday when I was recovering. I fell apart. I ate a ton of pizza and just nibbled all day. I think I ate over 3000 calories easily. I did manage to make it to the gym, but only burned about 450 cals..not enough to make up my disaster of a day.

Today I am feeling a little better, but now I know TOM is on his way. So, I think it is going to be a rough week. I woke up a lot heavier than yesterday and it is really bothering me this morning. This is when I tend to fall off. But I brought healthy foods for the day, have chicken breasts out for dinner and have the gym clothes in the car. So, I can only try my best and hope for the best as well.

So, lets try and make it a better day!! Good luck this week to everyone! Kristi

Welcome cc91428 and betterbe!!! We love to see new people join. As you can see this forum is for anyone working towards a goal!! It is either to lose a certain amount by a certain date, a certain amount entirely or just to get some extra motivation.  I guess we do put it out to anyone over 200...cuz we all know that is a tough number to get past, but really anyone any size is welcome...just put your current stats and goals!!

And then if you feel you want to post daily, weekly or bi-weekly you can do so...if you want to vent..go for it, if you need advice..go for it, if you can give advice...please do!!

So, far we have been going for almost 3 weeks now and everyday is a new day and a new challenge.  If anyone has any fun ideas to keep us motivated please share...weekly challenges or even daily! Please share with the group!

Good lukc to everyone for the last night before tomorrows weigh in!! Keep going strong! Make it a good night!

Great Job Morgan! You sound like you are really focused.

This morning I weighed in at 223.6. I sure hope I am eating correctly cuz I know that if I starve myself this loss will eventually stop and maybe even reverse. But I believe I am tacking my calories correctly and even feel I enter more than I should. BUt I have been working hard at the gym and just protioning things.  My concern is I need to add weights, but my shoulders are shot. Because I have been an athlete all my life and almost every sport consisted of using my shoulders especially my right one they are slowly getting worse. I went through PT earlier this year and had an MRI...things got a little better until I started back up with bowling and volleyball. So, I guess I could use some ideas on weight training that would not kill the upper body. I definitely need to work the chest area-perk those babies up :) and get rid of that flabby underarm. I just am scared I will injure myself more. ANY THOUGHTS AND IDEAS are appreciated!

Well, here is to another hard day at work :) Kristi

Proud2bme-just make sure you take care of yourself and do not push it too much! You will do just fine!!

Great job Chipdog!! Keep up the good work...add a day of excercise each week and you will be great...and it does not mean that you have to go to the gym to excercise either.

Have a great week! Kristi

Sunday weight: 230.3

Not great, but I am more concerned about the weekly weights than weekends!

Here is to a new week! Good luck everyone! Kristi

Good Morning Everyone! TGIF!

Well, I had a great week of working out and eating healthy...until last night.  I had volleyball with the gang and ended up having a couple beers.  Then to follow hubby and I got Chinese food. Granted I had a lighter choice than usual, it is still sitting with me.  Yesterday I was down to 225.8, but this morning is a different story. I know that the weight fluctuates and yesterdays weight may not have even been accurate, but I was hoping to be a little lower this week.  But at least I am still lower than last Friday...not by much though.

Today's Date: Friday, November 7, 2008

Last weeks Weight: 230.2

10% loss = 209.7lbs

Today's Weight: 228.8lbs

This weeks Loss: -1.4lbs

Pounds till 1st 10% goal: 19.1lbs

Ultimate goal: 170lbs-could probably go lower, but that seems reasonable...first major goal is to pass the 200 mark!!

I hope everyone has a great weekend! Stay strong and do not splurge too much!! Lets check back Monday to see how everyones weekend went!!  Kristi

Good Morning All!! I had a rough weekend of lots of good food in front of me. But both Sat and Sun my hubby and I took at least a 2 mile walk with the dog. So, I do not feel like a complete loser. I did over eat, but I believe one hard night of working out will take care of the weekend.  Plus, my hubby is completely back on board with me...so that should help...healthy dinners and a partner to go to the gym with.

It is a start of a new week everyone!! Lets make it another strong one!! Good Luck Morgan with your papers! Hope you got them done! Kristi

100% with you. I am the type of person that if I do not splurge every once in a while I will binge and then completely fall off track. But having you all to talk to is really a big help. 

Great job to you both for a good first week!! Lets keep going strong! Kristi

Hey All!!! Morgan...thank you so much for taking the time to put this forum together. I know you and I will keep in touch and do the weigh ins each Friday, but it will be GREAT to have others to conquer these goals with.

My name is Kristi . I am a 27 year old married woman. No children YET...but that is a big reason I want and need to lose weight.  I am a very active person with a more active appetite. I LOVE food and love to cook with my husband. We are trying to come up with healthier recipes, but some times he is not always on board with that which makes it harder for me to stay on board. So, this site has and will be a savior. 

STATS:

Height: 5'6

Weight: (as of Sunday 10/26) 233lbs

10%: Need to lose/WILL LOSE 23.3lbs

I am larger framed and my first big goal is to reach past that 200 mark!! Then I will move to my next big goal!! Small steps is where I need to start.  We all know we wish there was a faster healthy way to lose this weight, but ultimately it is a slow process. But in the end it will all be worth it!!

So, lets do this together all....and I mean ALL....this does not need to be just for women.  Good luck to everyone...can't wait for Friday!!!! Kristi

When you go under people and your profile shows up...you then click under the picture where it says "Edit" and at the top of the page that comes up there should be something like "Get ticker"

I am horrible at explain this stuff..but it is easy to find once you go to edit your profile.

BTW: Great job on your loss!!

I am right there with both of you. I lost 30lbs before the holidays (Dec) and then gained about 18 of it back. I also have a lot to lose. I am back on track, but can always use motivation....so HERE WE GO!!! Lets keep on track..start off with one day at a time and then a week and so on!!! We can do it!!!

GOOD LUCK!!

The Butternut Squash ravioli is my absolute favorite!! It is so delicious!!! LC seems to have better flavor than Smart Ones (in my opinion) and they have soooo many options!!

I appreciate all your positive thoughts and ideas!! I needed this tonight! I decided to have a Subway footlong tonight and then a couple beers after volleyball tonight. But I did go to the gym before playing volleyball as well as obviously playing. But I still feel guilty..I hope to wake up with a positive attitude tomorrow. I have worked hard this week. I just am still struggling a little with the food and alcohol intake at points...working out is not the problem. So, time for bed and time to burn the easiest calories of the day!!