Daily Thread

Hey everyone! I figured I would start a daily tread that everyone can come to whenever they pleased.  Feel free to Rant, Rave and get or get someone else motivated.  We are a group and should be here for eachother.  You can talk about whatever you want on this thread.  With more than 50 members now, I wish we had more discussion going on.  Hope to hear from you soon!

shannon- it happens to me ALL the time. i swear i was 154 all week, and today i got on and it was 155.. you just never know. i guess it's the green line that i need to watch anyhow right? lol which also is stuck at 155 lol. How's the Alli going?

Angyl-I have two very opposing thoughts on this. 1. my husband doesn't say much when i go to the gym (and i'll admt, it hasn't been much lately) and yours SHOULD support you trying to be happier... BUT 2. I know for a fact that i don't go as much as i should because of him. After all day and my drive home, i feel like i need to get home clean up hang out with him, eat our dinner and go to bed.. but i have to change that mind frame.. what's an hour a day. I DO go at least once a week for ZUMBA.. not this week due to the snow, and i'm planning on going to both classes starting next week then getting back one more day for a weight training day. I'm eating far less than i ever have, even though i still indulde.. i only do it if it fits in my calories.. it's been a little over a month that i'm really calculating my day and my averages for the week have gone from hovering around 157 to hovering around 154.. i know if i just get to the gym it would be more! Keep it up!!!

So just curious, how many calories do you try to eat everyday? This site says I'm suppose to eat 1,700 some a day, but I aim for 1,500. Some days I'm under 1,500 so I'm just curious what you guys are doing.

the site says i should eat 1300. I'm only 5'4 so, i have no wiggle room. I usually TRY to stay about 1200. Most days i'm between 1200-1300. I burn ALMOST 1800 set on sedentary then i add all my walking or when i do get to the gym.. so i guess it's rightish since i'm dropping weight slowly.

Hmm...I don't know what's up with me then. I'll just try to stay hopeful that things will start to move in the right direction. 

How's everyone's week going? I'm feeling pretty good looking forward to Friday. I haven't peaked at the scale once and the suspense is killing me. Been to the gym twice this week and I can honestly say I feel like I'm getting stronger. I can run/jog more on the treadmill and I do not fear the step machine anymore!

Isn't that the best feeling in the world!  I didnt do so good on the weekend and was in the hospital yesterday so when I got out my Fiance took me out to dinner.  Chicken parm..yum...scale did not like me today.  Gain of 3 today but I am drinking tons of water and back on track.  Be great to stay the same as last week or even a one pound gain.  I know I will get it off but by Friday its just too risky.

Everyday, one day at a time....right? :)

Shannon

Ok, I had a great week last week and this week is taking a nose dive! I worked out with a trainer on Friday night and now my right leg is so sore I can barely do anything. And I've noticed a 1.5 pound GAIN since Friday. I figured one night out would be ok, but now I can't even workout as hard as I usually do with the leg being sore. I don't want to make it worse, but I want to reverse the damage I did this weekend. It's so frustrating! And we're going away this weekend so I won't be in control of the menu or able to get to the gym. At least I'm bringing my food scale and measuring cups, lol.

I am so disappointed in myself. We started a "fit club" at work in which you can win money $5.00 a person x 5 months ($25.00 a person to enter it) and there are about 13 people so it is a good chunck of change. I thought this would be the motivation that I needed and the first week was great, I lost 7.5 lbs and then weeks 2 & 3 I gained 1 1/2 lbs each week. I know this week (weigh in tomorrow) I gained too. I think I am back to what I was at the start. It is embarrasing. I started again today... counting calories/fats/fiber - ww points. I need to start excercising but I am sick so I don't feel like it. I bought a treadmill and my husband is supposed to go this weekend to get it. I hope that will be motivation too. I just want to get to a weight that I am not completely obnoxious for the beach in September. This is so hard.... I also am worried since my son is getting overweight already and he is only two. He is obsessed with food so I have everything locked up. He begs for food all the time. Anyone else ever have to go through this? If so how did it work out and what kind of things did you do to make it better (if it got better). I am open to suggestions.

Ok, I think I'm going to be back down to my pre-Poconos weekend weight tomorrow. I haven't been on the scale since Tuesday, but I was almost there and I've been really good all week. I might not have worked out as much as I wanted to, but my calories have been on the mark! I am going to the gym tonight, hopefully with my husband . Last chance workout, lol.

I am getting frustrated with my weightloss... I have been on a 1200 calorie a day diet for three weeks and have not lost.  I am going to start Atkins soon.  I have lost weight on atkins before and I know it works.  I thought it might jump start my weight loss.  I know the general guidelines are no sugar or refined flour... no carbs.  Is there anything else I should know?  Does anyone have any good meal or snack recommendations?  Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

What is wrong with people? So I've been complaining lately I haven't had time to get stuff done around the house and what's everyone's suggestion? Don't go to the gym so much. Are they crazy?!?! Not going to the gym is what got me where I am today. I'm finally motivated to get up off my butt and take care of myself and I feel like people are trying to discourage me.

I'm already a little sensitive because I think I'm going to gain this week. I didn't think I was doing that bad and I thought I could bounce back, but it seems like unless I only eat 1,300 calories a day I gain. This site says I should be able to eat over 1,700 a day and still lose weight. Yeah right. Mind you I'm still over 200 pounds. So what happens if I actually manage to get around 180 -160 and I burn even less calories because my mass is smaller? I'm just really frustrated right now and really don't feel like eating till Friday.

Original Post by angylbear7:

What is wrong with people? So I've been complaining lately I haven't had time to get stuff done around the house and what's everyone's suggestion? Don't go to the gym so much. Are they crazy?!?! Not going to the gym is what got me where I am today. I'm finally motivated to get up off my butt and take care of myself and I feel like people are trying to discourage me.

I'm already a little sensitive because I think I'm going to gain this week. I didn't think I was doing that bad and I thought I could bounce back, but it seems like unless I only eat 1,300 calories a day I gain. This site says I should be able to eat over 1,700 a day and still lose weight. Yeah right. Mind you I'm still over 200 pounds. So what happens if I actually manage to get around 180 -160 and I burn even less calories because my mass is smaller? I'm just really frustrated right now and really don't feel like eating till Friday.

Don't stop going to the gym!  Tell your loved ones that if they love you they should be happier you're leading a healtier lifestyle.  I started going to the gym to lose weight, but I'm not going to stop going when I reach my goal.  Its more aobut being healthy than just losing weight.  Hang in  there!  I know it can be hard.

If any of you have an iPhone, I highly recommend getting the "Lose It" app.  Its free and I find it to be far more effective at tracking my calorie intake because I can take it with me and log everythign I eat when I eat it.  Its great to be out at night and know exactly how many mroe beers I can have :p

Hey everyone!  I am back.  Offically married and done the honeymoon.  It was amazing!  See you tomorrow in WI!

Congratulations Shannon!!!!  :)

Hey Shannon.  Today is a good day to stay inside and vent online.  When I was a kid my April mantra was "April showers bring may flowers".  I used to love the puddles I could jump in.  Now a bit older, I have to remind myself of this.  It feels too cold to be spring!  Must be faulty memory, but I thought these rains were a bit warmer back then.  Ah, well.  Still counting calories.   I'm confused on what my daily calorie intake should be.  The program tells me one thing, a dietician tells me something else.  I'll just choose one and stick with it for a week or 2 to see if it is effective, then choose a different number if it wasn't.

Happy Umbrella Day!

Hey everyone!  Well, I have not been around in a month or so and I have to report that I have gained weight back.  I am however also going to report and this week I have been mentally ready to get back on track. One of the first steps was coming back here.  Hope to see you all on Friday for WI! :)