Posts by betsaroonie

Start weight on CC (June 1, 2008) 181.2

GOAL: 139 lbs (30 lbs would be 134.6)

• FIRST weigh-in (Sept1):164.6
• Week 2 (Sept 8):162.4
• Week 3 Sept 15):161.8
• Week 4 (Sept 22):160.2
• Week 5 (Sept 29):157.4
• Week 6 (Oct 6):157.4
• Week 7 (Oct 13):155.2
• Week 8 (Oct 20):155.2
• Week 9 (Oct 27):153.6
• Week 10: (Nov 3):152.0
• Week 11 (Nov 10):
• Week 12 (Nov 17):
• Week 13 (Nov 24):
• Week 14 (Dec 1):
• Week 15 (Dec 8):
• Week 16 (Dec 15):
• Week 17 LAST Weigh in (Dec 22):
  

Total Weight Loss: 12.6 lbs!

Slowly but surly I'm still loosing :)  I've been so screwed up in my daily schedule.  I've been a bad girl by not planning ahead and making a lunch for myself and logging my calorie intake. But on the flip side I have been walking a lot and going to aerobic classes :D  So I'm not doing too bad.  It's just that things have slowed down a bit.  I'm really proud of my self as I have lost 29.2 lbs total so far since I joined CC.  I'm now 12.6 lbs from my absolute final goal (lol which is the total amount I've lost in this challenge so far..humm coincidence?). I need to loose 2 lbs per week to make the 30 lb goal. 

I know this is a long challenge and I hope those of you that are loosing momentum, just get back into it.  You know what you need to do.  JUST DO IT!! Sorry for shouting, but we all want to be losers here. hehehe  I agree with deloughy don't make excuses!  You've worked so hard to lose this weight.  Don't give up!!!

If you're bored or depressed get up and do something that removes you from that funk.  Don't turn to food or the TV. Go outside, or jump in the car and drive to the gym, or jump on the treadmill.  Call a friend and walk together.

Only 7 more weigh-ins folks.  You can do this! :D  Try as hard as you can to make that 30 lbs or just do your personal best.

Start weight on CC (June 1, 2008) 181.2

GOAL: 139 lbs (30 lbs would be 134.6)

• FIRST weigh-in (Sept1):164.6
• Week 2 (Sept 8):162.4
• Week 3 Sept 15):161.8
• Week 4 (Sept 22):160.2
• Week 5 (Sept 29):157.4
• Week 6 (Oct 6):157.4
• Week 7 (Oct 13):155.2
• Week 8 (Oct 20):155.2
• Week 9 (Oct 27):
• Week 10: (Nov 3):
• Week 11 (Nov 10):
• Week 12 (Nov 17):
• Week 13 (Nov 24):
• Week 14 (Dec 1):
• Week 15 (Dec 8):
• Week 16 (Dec 15):
• Week 17 LAST Weigh in (Dec 22):
  

• Total Weight Loss: 9.4 lbs!
  

Name: Betsaroonie
Age: 51
Height: 5'6''
Start Weight: 156.2
Goal Weight (by October 29): 149

1/10/08: 156.2
8/10/08: 155.6
15/10/08: 155.2
22/10/08: 155.2
29/10/08:

Total weight loss: 1.0

""Sigh""  Well no change from last week, but at least I'm holding and not gaining.  I was in a funk the last 3 weeks, but just a couple of days ago I was able to get myself motivated again.  Hasn't been enough time to see the results of my efforts yet.  I hope next week will have a positive (oops I mean negative) effect!

Good luck everyone.

I have been advised to go see a psychologist, but i feel this might not necessarily help. Im tired of this state of immense ups and downs, feeling insecure at 21 and unconfident aswell as mood swings of huge proportions. It isnt healthy but i still seem to supress my hunger for the duration of the week and weekends end up in overeating of carbohydrates and fatty foods.

Hi Jason,  I'm not an expert by any means, but caught my attention was your comment about huge mood swings.  Have any members of your family had these same mood swings?  My concern would be is if you are trying to sabotage yourself with destructive behavior.  Binge and purge practices indicate an eating disorder.  Along with the mood swings this may be reason for you to seek a doctor for help.

Your history of smoking weed, was it to cope with problems, and a means to escape from the world?  I'd listen to those who suggested you see a psychologist.  Seeking help when you aren't sure about things in your life is good sound advise.  A professional can help put things in perspective.  If you're still in school, you can take advantage of the school psychologist to help you.  Many people seek a doctor's care when they are struggling with things.  You've taken the first step by asking for help on this site. 

Good luck

***EDIT***  Jason I have some links that you might want to look at link and link.  Overeaters Anonymous is an organization located in may cities.  I have a girlfriend who attends one.  This would be a great start for getting support and guidance.  The people there would understand what you are experiencing, because they are dealing with similar eating issues.

I hope this helps. 

Betsaroonie 156...10/2

155.6...10/9

155.2...10/16

Ok this week I weighed in and again only .4 lb lost.

It's been slow going for me lately.  I haven't been exercising very hard.  I've been walking, but not enough. 

GO GREEN!!  Lets win this week!

Start weight on CC (June 1, 2008) 181.2

GOAL: 139 lbs (30 lbs would be 134.6)

• FIRST weigh-in (Sept1):164.6
• Week 2 (Sept 8):162.4
• Week 3 Sept 15):161.8
• Week 4 (Sept 22):160.2
• Week 5 (Sept 29):157.4
• Week 6 (Oct 6):157.4
• Week 7 (Oct 13):155.2
• Week 8 (Oct 20):
• Week 9 (Oct 27):
• Week 10: (Nov 3):
• Week 11 (Nov 10):
• Week 12 (Nov 17):
• Week 13 (Nov 24):
• Week 14 (Dec 1):
• Week 15 (Dec 8):
• Week 16 (Dec 15):
• Week 17 LAST Weigh in (Dec 22):
  

• Total Weight Loss: 9.4 lbs!
  

I wasn't able to weigh myself until this morning, but for not giving much effort this week, I still lost 2.2 lbs!  Go figure?  Up until this last couple of weeks, I've been very driven on my weight loss.  My goal has been to get healthy.  Weight loss has been the reward for my new lifestyle.  I had been in a funk for 2 weeks and I've finally moved through it.  I'm ready to get back on the bandwagon and work towards eating healthy and exercising 5x per week.  Challenges really help me stay on target.  It's very fulfilling to know that there are others here in CC land that want the same as me :D 

I am proud of myself for not gaining weight while on hiatus.  I still had my goal in mind, I just wasn't logging what I was eating.

deloughy have a great time at Disney World.  I'm jealous!

Name: Betsaroonie
Age: 51
Height: 5'6''
Start Weight: 156.2
Goal Weight (by October 29): 149

1/10/08: 156.2
8/10/08: 155.6
15/10/08:
22/10/08:
29/10/08:

Total weight loss: 0.6

This week I went up than down in weight and actually I lost 1.8 lbs, but because of the dates of weigh-in I came up with only .6 lbs lost.  Oh well.  It really doesn't matter, cause I know I'm doing good.  Any weight loss is good, no matter how big or small. 

There has already been some impressive weight loss in this challenge already.  Way to go everyone!

Restless_girl could you add up all the weight loss for this week when everyone posts their numbers?  It would be fun to see how much our group has lost.

I wanted to change the way I was living my life, from an unhealthy lifestyle to a healthy lifestyle.  I went to the doctor for a physical a few months back, and didn't like what I was hearing.  Blood sugar was high, blood pressure was higher than normal, weight was just under obese, had early signs of diverticulitis, and I just felt like crap.  I also didn't like what I saw in the mirror.  So that was it, I wanted to change what I was eating and exercise on a more regular basis.

I was searching on the Internet for information on calorie counting and accidentally found this site.  It changed my life for the better.  I have found so much information here as well as great support.  I love the CC community!

I log all my food.  On the days that I eat out, I either try to guess what the calories are, but if I can't I call it a free day and only eat half the food.  I exercise 5x a week, either walking, jogging, or aerobics.  I try to mix things up to keep it interesting.  I join challenges to share with others and get/give support.  I zigzag my calories, but average around 1400-1500 calories.  I increase my food on days that I have a hard workout, and eat less on the days I don't exercise.  I am rarely hungry, I always carry a snack with me just in case I get hungry.  I eat 5-6 meals a day, so I don't binge at all.  I always set my daily goal of calorie intake, and stick to that plan if I can.  I've lost 25 lbs in 4 months.  It feels great, and I love the attention I get from my friends and family :)  I am just really focused on being good to myself.  I never deprive myself.  I still have those sweet treats, but not the super size servings.  I've given up somethings, ice cream, alcohol, fried foods, and most fast foods.  My health goal is just so much more important than stuffing my face!  And one thing I do that really works for me, is I weigh myself everyday.  I know they say to only weigh yourself weekly, but I see it as a daily reminder.  Sometimes it goes up but most of the time it goes down (I love it when it goes down hehe!)

Hi everyone,

I just had to share! I'm so excited! I've lost 25 lbs!  It's been 4 months since I've started, and I've been a looser from the start.  For once in my life being a looser is a winner! :D  I'm past my half-way point, and I'm almost (just by .2 lbs) in my normal range of weight.  I can't wait to have a normal BMI.  Oh and I down 2 dress sizes!  Being a looser is normal! LOL

Start weight on CC (June 1, 2008) 181.2

GOAL: 139 lbs (30 lbs would be 134.6)

• FIRST weigh-in (Sept1):164.6
• Week 2 (Sept 8):162.4
• Week 3 Sept 15):161.8
• Week 4 (Sept 22):160.2
• Week 5 (Sept 29):157.4
• Week 6 (Oct 6):
• Week 7 (Oct 13):
• Week 8 (Oct 20):
• Week 9 (Oct 27):
• Week 10: (Nov 3):
• Week 11 (Nov 10):
• Week 12 (Nov 17):
• Week 13 (Nov 24):
• Week 14 (Dec 1):
• Week 15 (Dec 8):
• Week 16 (Dec 15):
• Week 17 LAST Weigh in (Dec 22):
  

• Total Weight Loss: 7.2 lbs! I'm really happy with my weight loss :)

Posthuman..  WOW!  You are doing fab!  Congrats on the achievements, you must be happy :D

Tricia...  If you keep going this way you will reach your goal by Christmas! ho ho ho

jennlett....D'Oh!  Darn those cookies!  Just shake your bootie more this week to work it off.

Well this week has been going well for me.  I'm getting used to my life being in limbo.  I interviewed for the dog walking job yesterday.  It went well, but they wanted more irregular hours than I want to give them.  They posed the job as certain set hours, but that really wasn't the case.  I'm bummed.  I'm going to let them know today that the job doesn't fit my time schedule :(  Well I be looking for more job leads.  Wish me luck!

Start weight on CC (June 1, 2008) 181.2

GOAL: 139 lbs (30 lbs would be 134.6)

• FIRST weigh-in (Sept1):164.6
• Week 2 (Sept 8):162.4
• Week 3 Sept 15):161.8
• Week 4 (Sept 22):160.2
• Week 5 (Sept 29):
• Week 6 (Oct 6):
• Week 7 (Oct 13):
• Week 8 (Oct 20):
• Week 9 (Oct 27):
• Week 10: (Nov 3):
• Week 11 (Nov 10):
• Week 12 (Nov 17):
• Week 13 (Nov 24):
• Week 14 (Dec 1):
• Week 15 (Dec 8):
• Week 16 (Dec 15):
• Week 17 LAST Weigh in (Dec 22):
  

• Total Weight Loss: 4.4 lbs!

This week was just crazy for me.  I have been meaning to post my #'s but kept getting sidetracked.  My weight loss has been steady.  I have found it to be easy to loose weight without much trouble. I can be very determined when I set my mind to it.  I eat 1400 to 1600 cals.  I have been exercising about 5x per week.  Either walking or taking an exercise class.  I've even applied to a dog walking job!  What an easy way to get paid for doing exercise (it does help that I love dogs).  Well I'll see if I get the job.

The latest...

Lose 30 Pounds By Christmas!

Start weight on CC (June 1, 2008) 181.2

GOAL: 139 lbs (30 lbs would be 134.6)

• FIRST weigh-in (Sept1):164.6
• Week 2 (Sept 8):162.4
• Week 3 Sept 15):161.8
• Week 4 (Sept 22):
• Week 5 (Sept 29):
• Week 6 (Oct 6):
• Week 7 (Oct 13):
• Week 8 (Oct 20):
• Week 9 (Oct 27):
• Week 10: (Nov 3):
• Week 11 (Nov 10):
• Week 12 (Nov 17):
• Week 13 (Nov 24):
• Week 14 (Dec 1):
• Week 15 (Dec 8):
• Week 16 (Dec 15):
• Week 17 LAST Weigh in (Dec 22):
  

• Total Weight Loss: 2.8 lbs!

Well not so great this week.  Only lost 0.6 lbs.  Well hey, I'll take it.  At least it's in a downward direction.  I've been loosing weight differently now than when I first started.  Maybe it's because I've lost 10% of my body weight?  I've heard that can cause things to change and slow down.  Has anyone heard this? 

So when I first started to loose, it was steady up and down every day or so.  Now I can be at the same weight for a week, then WHAM, I drop 2-3 lbs. Then the next day I will go up a small amount, and then I hold my weight again.  Anyone experiencing this?

Okay so here is the latest on me...

Lose 30 Pounds By Christmas!

Start weight on CC (June 1, 2008) 181.2

GOAL: 139 lbs (30 lbs would be 134.6)

• FIRST weigh-in (Sept1):164.6
• Week 2 (Sept 8):162.4
• Week 3 Sept 15):
• Week 4 (Sept 22):
• Week 5 (Sept 29):
• Week 6 (Oct 6):
• Week 7 (Oct 13):
• Week 8 (Oct 20):
• Week 9 (Oct 27):
• Week 10: (Nov 3):
• Week 11 (Nov 10):
• Week 12 (Nov 17):
• Week 13 (Nov 24):
• Week 14 (Dec 1):
• Week 15 (Dec 8):
• Week 16 (Dec 15):
• Week 17 LAST Weigh in (Dec 22):
  

• Total Weight Loss: 2.2 lbs!

So I really happy with this week's loss.  I've been doing well on logging my calorie intake and my activities, that is...until today.  My son started high school and today was his first real instruction day. OMG  I was stressed, and he was stressed. I know things will get better, but boy am I tired.  Of course he's more tired than me. Poor kid, he is having to adjust to the work load, and a hours commute to and from school.  This is a big change for him as we have home schooled in the past.  I didn't log in a thing today.  I hope tomorrow will be better. I don't want to screw up all my hard work.

Lose 30 Pounds By Christmas!

Start weight on CC (June 1, 2008) 181.2

CW: 164.6 lbs

GOAL: 139 lbs (30 lbs would be 134.6)

• FIRST weigh-in (Sept1):164.6
• Week 2 (Sept 8):
• Week 3 Sept 15):
• Week 4 (Sept 22):
• Week 5 (Sept 29):
• Week 6 (Oct 6):
• Week 7 (Oct 13):
• Week 8 (Oct 20):
• Week 9 (Oct 27):
• Week 10: (Nov 3):
• Week 11 (Nov 10):
• Week 12 (Nov 17):
• Week 13 (Nov 24):
• Week 14 (Dec 1):
• Week 15 (Dec 8):
• Week 16 (Dec 15):
• Week 17 LAST Weigh in (Dec 22):
  

• Total Weight Loss:

Ready-set-go! I'm off to a good start.  I've had a steady weight loss since I've started with CC, and I've lost 16.6 lbs! Not bad for 3 months.  I zig-zag between 1200-1600 but average around 1400 cals.  I exercise 5x per week either walking, jogging, smimming, biking, step or kickbox classes.  My goal was to get back into great physical health.  I hope everyone is excited about this challenge! I know I am.  I did a walking challenge and we walked 4 miles every day.  It was a great motivation. 

I wish everyone success in this challenge!

Original Post by kokobunn:

Hello! I would also like to join your group since I really need to blast these pounds away for good. I have been on an agonizing plateau for such a long time (4-5 months actually) and I really need to start losing some more before Christmas. :)

I'm an 18 year old college student. I lost the first 15 pounds of my weight when I was around 16-17. And now the scale won't budge at all. I couldn't even get it below 140.

Current Weight: 141 lbs

Height: 5'3''

Goal Weight: 111-115lbs

I'm having a hard time deciphering why the scale just won't budge. I believe that I have been eating healthily for the past 6-7 months. I avoid eating rice (rice is a staple here in the Philippines), sodas, fried foods and fast foods and I eat a variety of vegetables and fruits too. I also eat a lot of whole wheat products such as bread and cereals and low fat versions of possibly anything I could find.

I work out around 3-5 times a week. Cardio 3-5 times and weight training for at most 3 times. I have been doing this for at least 4-5 months.

I would really like some advice and motivation because I am obviously at the brink of becoming totally depressed by my weight issues. Being with people who have the same problem as mine is very inspiring. Thank you so much and have a nice day! ^^

I can hear your frustration.  I haven't hit any plateaus yet, but I try to always do things differently each day.  What I mean is I change my exercise routine and I zig-zag my calories.  On the days I have an intense exercise routine, I eat more that day.  The same goes on days I don't exercise or have a light day of exercise, then I eat less.  Check out this website for a suggested zig-zag calorie intake. http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calc ulator.htm

The other thing I do is I measure or weigh what goes in my mouth.  I found guessing never worked for me, I was always way off. When you measure dry ingredients make sure you're not adding more, stay below the rim of the measuring cup.  I recently saw a Yahoo video (wish I had the link) that showed how many more calories you would consume if you kept padding your measurements.  This video was astounding!  We think we a ok with our calories, but if you "fudge" every time, those calories add up to a lot of extra calories.

I've read on CC that when you hit a plateau, eat more.  Up your calories.  Now don't freak out, it's only for a day or two, then go back to zig-zagging.  This should give your metabolism a kick. You are doing things right with your diet.  Hang in there.