COUNTDOWN CLUB: AWESOME AUTUMN AND COUNTING (Open, Ongoing) September 1 through December 1

Welcome to COUNTDOWN CLUB: Awesome Autumn Counting Together!!! 

This group is always OPEN!

This is an open, ongoing weight loss support group, whether you've got 10 pounds or 100 to lose ... everyone is welcome.  All we ask is that you post three to five goals to introduce yourself, and check back in with us regularly. We'll be posting our world famous "QUESTIONS OF THE DAY" (QOD) daily as an incentive to have you come back and visit us!  You do not need to go back and read other posts, just join in and say hello! (Post your progress how/when you want to share.)

AWESOME AUTUMN GOALS

• Start weight for this thread:     291 pounds
• December 1 Weight Loss Goal:  276 pounds (15) 
• Fiber Goal: aim for 50g daily
• Veggie Goal: aim for 7-9 servings daily
• Exercise Goal: increase current levels
• Water Goal: increase current levels

QUESTION OF THE DAY INDEX (MOST RECENT QUESTIONS)

• Sep 25 ... Post 263, Page 14
• Sep 26 ... Post 270, Page 14
• Sep 27 ... Post 275, Page 14
• Sep 28 ... Post 279, Page 14
• Sep 29 ... Post 285, Page 15
• Sep 30 ... Post 288, Page 15
• Oct  01 ... Post 292, Page 15
• Oct 02 ...  Post 299, Page 15
• Oct 03 ...  Post 303, Page 16
• Oct 04 ...  Post 306, Page 16
• Oct 05 .... Post 308, Page 16

QUESTION OF THE DAY: AUG 20

What is motivating you to want to lose weight?

 

MOLLY

I have several motivations.  The top two (that come to mind) are:

Health

The attention!  I just learned that I love it!

Original Post by mollymouser:

QUESTION OF THE DAY: AUG 20

What is motivating you to want to lose weight?

 

MOLLY

 Health.  I'm tired of not being able to do the things I want to as easily as I used to.  I don't expect to turn back the clock 20 years, but the less strain I put on my knees, and more importantly my heart, seems like a good plan to me!

Molly, you may need to coach me as to how to participate... we'll see, it may be easy...

Goals for fall?

1. under 130 for the tournament in october ( don't have the exact date) that is loosing 7 from where i am...loosing 13 would be even better... i think...

2. 60 oz water a day.

3. 40 g fiber per day

4.  at least 1 adult judo work out /week 4 total hrs of judo /week

5. at least 1 trip to the gym / week

I want to compete at least one time as an adult.  see how it goes.  i hope some 17 year old dosent' break me.  I hope i don't break myself!

 

QUESTION OF THE DAY: AUG 20  What is motivating you to want to lose weight?

There are 2 main things motivating my weight loss:

1. my health - I have a family history of diabetes (my brother & sister recently found out that they have had diabetes for several years without realizing it), heart disease, and high blood pressure
2. my kids - I want to set a better example for my kids. I want to be around as they grow up.

Fall goals: 

1. Lose at least 12 lbs (starting weight is 242 so 230 lbs by Dec 1)
2. exercise for at least 35 min most days (aim for 1100 min a month)
3. eat 5-7 serving of vegetables  & 1-2 serving of fruit per day
4. lower current fat % and sodium levels in diet
5. drink at least 72 oz of water per day 

What's my motivation for weight loss?

Improved Health!  I definitely want to get/keep my Type II diabetes under better control, I want to be able to be more active, and I want to continue to improve my cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure.

I also want to look better, feel better, and to have more options when it comes to clothing choices, clothing styles, and activities I want to pursue!

MOLLY

Fall Goals:

1.  Start counting calories again.

2.  Use up the numerous cans of Slim Fast in my cupboard, one drink per day usually.

3.  Current weight 278.  To start, lose just 10 lbs.  That's not too much to ask, is it?!!  Just 10 small lbs.!!!

4.  Get my blood pressure checked because people around me younger than I am are having strokes and high blood pressure.  Having just turned 45, it is time to be more vigilant.

5.  Walk 3 times a week.  (Secretly, want to walk 5 times per week, but public goal will be 3 times).  Fall is my favorite season.

Thanks for starting this thread, Molly!!

Brenda

What is my motivation for weight loss?

I want to go to Cedar Point or Kings Island in the Summer 09 and have to weigh less than 200 lbs to ride some of the rides.  Plus, maybe I could go with my young nephew and niece.

Hi my names Alysha my current weight is 273 starting weight is 312 I am only 23. I have wanted to join one of these for along time. Better late than never. so my fall goals are as follows.

1. Get off my lazy butt and at least exercise 2 times a week.

2. Lose at least 5 pounds a month

3. Stop eating beef and pork

4. Eat more fresh vegetables

Well here is goes I guess!!

*Goal is to loose 2 lbs a month.

*Eat 4 servings of vegetables and fruits each

*Walk up my two flights of stairs 8 times a day.

*Pre-plan 3 meals a week

Take care all and God Bless

 

Hey Molly - speaking of triglicerides, I just got my results back.  I'm at 152.  Just above healthy range but not in the unhealthy range, if that makes any sense.  I guess it's much better than it was in January, when I was much heavier and much less healthy.

Hey, welcome to new people!!! What a great group of goals. And a special WOO HOO for leopardrayne for nifty, healthier test results!

Today was my first day back on the wagon .... here's how I did!

WEDNESDAY MENU - REDISCOVERING VEGGIES

BREAKFAST

• one cup Fiber One Cereal
• one-half cup unsweetened vanilla Almond Breeze
• one Western Bagel Perfect 10 Bagel
• one slice of fat free cheese

LUNCH

• two cups of raw spinach
• one cup of chopped celery
• two hard boiled eggs
• lean turkey
• one cup cherry tomatoes
• one cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• five rings of sweet red pepper
• apple cider vinegar and tabasco sauce

DINNER

• one half cup of lentils
• two cups of sliced radishes
• one-half sweet red pepper
• one blueberry fiber cake
• one large fresh artichoke
• lean grilled chicken

SNACK

• six hardboiled eggs whites
• five slices of fat free turkey bologna
• two cups of sliced radishes

NUTRITIONAL DETAILS

• 1489 calories
• 13 veggie servings
• 83 grams of fiber
• 180 grams of protein
• 111 grams of net carbs
• 22 grams of fat

Hi everybody! (old and new)

I'm at 232ish pounds right now, down from 276 in January.  I'm really excited about hitting the 50 pounds lost milestone soon.  I don't have really firm goals, especially in the summer when I travel a lot.  I eat craploads of fruits and veggies, and right now I"m shooting for walking about 20 miles a week.  By December 1, I should be around 210-215 or so.  I don't know.  Sometimes I drop weight super fast, sometimes it takes me a month to lose 3 pounds, so I'm trying to avoid rigid deadlines.  I am crossing my fingers that I'll be at 230 by the beginning of September, though.  That's one I've been looking forward to, because then I'll be less than the weight on my driver's license.  

Today was a good start.  I walked 7.5 miles today.  I haven't logged my food yet, but I did well, and have been enjoying all the wonderful fruits and veggies from the farmers market this time of year.

I'm looking forward to our fabulous fall!

What a great group idea! 

I started at 235 and after lots of struggle I'm at 175.  My overall goal is 130 to 125.  I honestly just want to be healthy.  I'll be happy whatever the final number is.

MY FALL GOALS

*Reach 160 lb

* Try a new veggie/fruit every month

* be able to run a mile.. Not run and then crawl the last bit

QOD:

My motivation is my daughter.  I don't want her to grow into an unhealthy adult.  She needs me to be a good role model.  Also, I want to be a smoking hot bride next summer.

QUESTION OF THE DAY - AUGUST 21

Spicy? Sizzling hot? Do you like chili peppers? Spicy foods? Hot sauce? Tabasco? Do you like (or avoid) spicy foods? Did you know spicy foods can boost your metabolism?

MOLLY

Original Post by mollymouser:

QUESTION OF THE DAY - AUGUST 21

Spicy? Sizzling hot? Do you like chili peppers? Spicy foods? Hot sauce? Tabasco? Do you like (or avoid) spicy foods? Did you know spicy foods can boost your metabolism?

MOLLY

 Love spicy foods! I'm not quite as bad as my husband who puts habanero hot sauce on just about everything but I do tend to choose spicier foods.  I can hardly wait for the cooler weather and a nice bowl of spicy hot chili!

QOD

I use to have a serious addiction to Frank's red hot.  I would put it on everything I ate.  With the exception of maybe cereal and other sugary treats.  Actually come to think of it I did dip animal crackers in it once.

I ate some on a day that I got sick and it ruined it for me.  I love spicy foods though and I had no idea they boost your metabolism.  What a bonus!

Question of Day:  Do you love spicy foods?

You betcha!!  Jalapenos are my favorite followed by chili spice!!

um, don't love bland, but can't eat the heat my husband prefers...

but did you know that lightly steamed greenbeans are FABULOUS with green tobasco sause, garlic and salt?  there is a recipie that is more specific on the lable of some of them... we usually omit the oil or sub with water/vinigar YUM

Original Post by mollymouser:

QUESTION OF THE DAY - AUGUST 21

Spicy? Sizzling hot? Do you like chili peppers? Spicy foods? Hot sauce? Tabasco? Do you like (or avoid) spicy foods? Did you know spicy foods can boost your metabolism?

MOLLY

I like things moderately spicy, but not so much that the spice masks other flavors in the food.  I'm not a fan of hot sauce, but I like peppers with a little heat to them, and I use an absolutely obscene amount of garlic in most of my meals.