Posts by tciherr

Started May '08 at 226.  Today I am at 155.  My goal is 149.  Have been at 155 forever!  Well it just feels like forever, it was really about May.  So I am technically still trying to lose, but in reality been maintaining for the last six months.

I do read the boards and see that women my height (5'5") have much lower goal weights.  I am currently fitting into a six 6/8 and have no ambition to be a perfect size zero.  I'm wondering how everyone determined what their goal weight should be.  I just wanted to be at a healthy bmi for the first time in 20 years!

Waisting your time... Ha ha ha ha ha.

Got a big laugh out of that this morning.  Thanks!

135 asap.  Is that the goal weight you would like to get to?  I can completely relate to your post.  When I started in May '08, I was a size 18 (pushing 20) and weighed 226 pounds.  I did the same kind of things you described, extra cheese on the burger BUT a chocolate shake instead of a coke.

So the good news is that you have already done the hardest part, admitting that you really need to change your lifestyle.  A few things really helped me on my journey and I wanted to share them with you:

• Start small.  I made one small change at a time.  So first I cut out soda.  When I was able to do that, I decided to go for a walk after dinner.  And so on.  By taking small steps, I didn't get overwhelmed with changing everything all at once.
• Find support.  There are so many wonderful people here on CC.  They have been an instrumental part of my own weight loss.  They cheer me on, help me get it together when I mess up and are very inspirational.
• Prepare your own food.  I cannot tell you how much this one helped me.  In the beginning I ate breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from my stash at home.  No fast food at all.  This really helped to keep me accountable with my calorie goals.  My husband ended up losing 10 pounds too!

Remember, you can do this.  You can!  I have added you as a buddy in case you ever want to chat.

Terri

The best after dinner treat ever...

Jello sugar free pudding!

It comes in several flavors, dark chocolate, Boston cream pie, cinnamon roll, etc.

I love the chocolate and it hits the spot for only 60 extra calories! 

In the State of California there are many labor laws in place to protect workers.  Technically speaking, if you are being "laid off", your employer may not hire a replacement until a six month period has elapsed.

If a replacement has already been hired, I hate to break it to you, but you are being terminated.  Is there a possibility that you are being terminated for reasons other than your schedule?  Such as race, gender, age, etc.  If so, you may have a legal case and I suggest you consult with an employment attorney.  Longevity will also play a part in this story.

Sometimes small employers want to fire someone, for whatever reason, and think it will be easier if they use the excuse of "laying someone off" so they don't have to deal with hurting someones feelings.  It would be much easier for them to call a spade a spade.

Also, you may be eligible for unemployment insurance.  Check with your local EDD office.

No tips on the turkey yet?

I cook my turkey in an oven bag (stuffed of course).  I add chicken broth in the bag to keep the turkey moist.  And, my secret tip, place strips of thick sliced bacon over the breast and legs to prevent them from becoming too brown.  Remove the bacon when the turkey has about an hour left to cook.

Congrats on your success.  Until I started my own weight loss efforts, I never realized all of the misconceptions and bad information out there about how to lose weight.  You know, the lose 30 pounds in three weeks kind of stuff.

I'm so glad that you are putting the information out there about the right way to do it.  I too have lost 70 pounds, going from 226 to 155.  It took me a year and a half, but I did it! 

Whoot!

I have found myself involved in conversations just like the ones described here.  People making jokes or snide comments about other people due to their physical appearance.

My response, "you know, my mother is ______" insert the appropriate entry here, fat, old, republican, hispanic, african american, asian, catholic, jewish, etc. 

The trick is you have to say it with a deadpan face.  I wish I had a camera to catch the reaction of some of the people I've done that to.

In most cases, they learn the lesson.  You never know who you are speaking to, so if you are going to spew out a bunch of idiotic rhetoric, just shut up.

Thank you everyone for your kind responses.  I will post later to let you know which one I went with.  It is so nice to have health minded people to bounce ideas off of! 

Looked through all 12 pages and didn't find my twin.  Maybe they will find me!

Female

41

5'5"

CW: 155

GW: 149

Large Frame

I finished one in September at 36 minutes, which is a great time for me!  I've been able to improve that time over the last two months by a whole minute.  I guess it doesn't really matter what others are doing as I like to compete against myself!

Oh Abby, why did you have to throw yourself under the bus??? 

I almost couldn't handle all the emotional baggage last night.  Between Shay and Abby I just wanted to turn it off.  Oh, and why oh why isn't Dan losing any weight? 

Anyone had an opportunity to watch Diet Tribe?  Five female friends trying to lose 50 pounds is 16 weeks.  Still an aggressive goal, but a much more realistic one.  Personal trainer, nutritionist and therapist provided.  

Forgot an important one, being able to go on a bike ride with my son without feeling like I'm going to pass out on the side of the road!

Welcome to CC!  I can completely relate to you because I started CC at 226.  I'm 5'5" and a lot older but still needed to lose a lot.  The good news is that it can be done.  The better news, you already did the hardest part, realizing that you need to make a change and deciding to do something about it!

It was really daunting to me to think about the sheer amount of weight I needed to lose, so I started with a goal to lose 10 pounds.  Instead of trying to incorporate everything at one time, I started with one thing at a time.  First thing, cut out fast food.  It was hard, but once I started preparing my own food, it really opened my eyes to how poorly I was eating.

Next I decided to take a walk after dinner.  Nothing too strenuous, just a few blocks.

I would highly recommend breaking your weight loss into little steps like this.  Mentally it is much easier to wrap your head around than, I need to lose 90 pounds.

I've been around for a while and am not planning on leaving anytime soon because I still have work to do.  Feel free to add me as a friend and let me know if you need anything.

I'm also really happy that Dan stayed.  Can't say I enjoyed him blaming his mother much, but whatever is going to help him in his journey.