Looking For A Buddy!!! MOTIVATION

Im 26 years Old and Im 5'1" yes im short with some lbs on me..

i weight 164 and im trying to get to 115 - 120ish.. i have two children and trying to loose loose loose these lbs.. i had very horrible eating habits.. but since May 4th i have been on a diet eating about 800 calories even some days less.. with excercise..

This week need motivation, Eating right but not as much work out!

If you need to loose about 40lbs... I would love to give support as well..

Well in the morning I usually drink a slim fast because I am on the go and when I get to work I have a orange and a bannana and then for lunch I will eat a lean cuisine meal because it's cheaper then me going out and at night we minimize how much we cook so no left overs. I even found soups by Cambells that only have 80-140 calories that arnt that bad.. There Healthy choice. Then for snack a yogert and then for dinner baked chicken and a veggie but if you use the spray butter the is no calories.

A lady had told me the proper amount of water you should intake is your weight in ounces / by 2 and that is how many cups you will need to drink for Example:

So, 184 lb / 2 = 92

 92 ounces is 11.5 cups J per day (.72 gallons)

More won’t hurt, just flushes the bad stuff out 

Your right i actually had alot of ppl tell me that 800 was really low i understand but i think if i wouldnt have done the 800 calories a day i will still be junking my stomach..

LOL

But im glad now i can eat and i get FULL SUPER FAST!!!

Your meals dont sound too bad! does slim fast keep you full? and is that good for you ?

I have never tried it... But might be thinking about it!!!

I just started drinking it It keeps me full untill lunch. But better then my starbucks every morning. Umm on the food log it's rated a B+ so I guess it's okay. I think 800 is just fine. I am one of those girls that will eat a hamburger instead of a salad but now it's teaching me to eat better.

I know if we all stick to it we can do it. Today for lunch I had my lean cusizine speggetti with meat sause and I couldnt even finish it so I know my stomich is shrinking.. For dinner I am making baked chicken with fresh green beans and apple sause. So that will keep me under 800 calories.

that dinner sounds good!!!

YUMMY!!!

Im with you on that every body and person is different and i can say 800 did good for me and now im going up now!!!

Ill try it then good start !!! now im trying to see what i snack on to fill the calories like an apple bananas but jeesh im so full !!!

Well glad to talk to you !!! and nice to meet you and WE CAN DO IT!!!

my name is Vanessa by the way! ENJOY DINNER!!!!

hi girls! 

how's it going vanessa? sounds like you've got some more buddies for this journey!  amanda makes a great point about the water intake... i have to work on that.  i'm very bad about drinking...

but i am addicted to smoothies! it helps me get in my fruits and veggies, water, and even some calories, too!  i use water, but i'm sure you could do skim milk or fat free lactaid, bananas, strawberries, a squirt of chocolate syrup and some ice and enjoy it that way!  i add some protein powder enriched with vitamins and minerals, too.  mix it up with any combo you like... they are pure heaven!  (this one is low carb or i'd be gaining weight instead of losing)

i agree with you... sounds like our new friend amanda really makes use of her calories! 

nice to meet you amanda!  good luck to you on your journey as well!  those cooking sprays are fantastic!

talk to you girls soon!

YUMMY sounds good!!! can you tell me what protein your using i need to get me some of that..

that shake sounds really tasty!!

Amanda,

I followed your water intake and so far i can intake that much!! LOL so i will do!

I HOPE YOU GUYS ARE HAVING A GREAT FRIDAY SO FAR!!! AND THE weekend is here!! SO i need to make sure i get up my couch and work out!!! LOL

Love the New Picture Cute!!!

How was dinner yesterday! any work out???

TGIF is right!  and a happy belated mother's day actually!

thanks re: the pic!  i loved it when i saw it.  i should probably upload some of myself, but they arent realistic cause i basically stopped letting people take pics of me when i gained weight! anything i upload would be a misrepresentation i think.  vanessa - your family pics are great.  the black and white one is very nice and your kids are adorable.

dinner yesterday was great except the soy sauce.  that killed my sodium intake for the day!  just a small lean grilled steak, rice noodles and sugar snap peas.  i am obsessed with the george foreman grill, especially since i live in an apartment.  did my usual track routine - speed walking and weights but tried walking backwards for 1/2 mile and it was FUN! lol

i use a protein shake from the supermarket - eas myoplex lite.  but it's honestly a personal preference.  i think slimfast works just as well most likely.  it just isnt filling for me.  i'm also lactose intolerant - so that might have been another problem i had when i did slimfast but dont remember.

so how do you girls do on the weekend? 

YES!! Thank God it's Friday WEEEPI!!!!

Well i had Pork Chops, Rice and some beans and a salad..

I did my running i'm able to do more and more each day! so thats good!

You should put some pictures up! Thats why we are here to LOOSE THE WEIGHT!

About the protein .. Thanks!

This weekend im planning to WORK OUT!!! the other weekends i just seem to rest and not work out!! So this weekend my goal is to get up and work out!!!

but more than likely stay home the weather in NC is not too good.. Its Raining!

dinner sounds delicious... good luck with the workout this weekend.  i'm hoping to do the same!  i posted a pic... gotta try and find one that has my whole self in it though...

sorry about the weather... i'm sure your two kids will help you burn calories, even indoors!! hehe

gonna head to the track now. 

ttys!

Cool the Tack!!! Sounds Great!

Are you off of work today? Jeesh im stuck here at work until 5 p.m.

UGH!!

Nice Picture!!!

What state are you in?

Not sure if i have asked if i did sorry i forget!!! lol

in nj... we'd love to move out of state but jobs keep us here for now at least.  i am actually jobhunting... so all i have is school right now.  but that actually keeps me really busy so i'm looking for part-time work!

how do you like your job? do you enjoy what you do?

You dont like Jerzy?

Well Im From Boston, Hubbie from NYC,

MMMM... I dont like what i do but its good pay! Might be going back to school to do Nursing but at this point still up in the air!

I do Accounting.. BORING!!!  

Hmm... jersey isnt bad, just ready for a change ya know?  I lived in upstate ny for awhile, dc, and maine... and they were great to add some variety to life!  i'd like to try colorado maybe?  or even ny again.  boston is great.  how do you like nc? do u miss ur home state?

accounting is boring!  i left that to do human resources - which is what i'm going to school for now!  what has made you consider nursing?

Sorry really busy at work and was unable to chat with you guys today. But, I live in TEXAS WoW a big flat land I was born In California and apperently my Father thought this was the place to be so now Im here for a while.

Last night dinner was Good.. This morning didnt have time to eat but for lunch I had my lean cuizine. Thats crazy you say your in accounting because for the longest time I was taking classes to be a accoutent and just wasnt able to finish my degree but, that a good thing your good with numbers.

It's real easy to keep up with the water intake once you start.... I have to be at work till about 8 pm tonight have a big project Im working on and I keep getting called into meetings and actually I have one at 2:30....

The good thing about my job is its flexable so I can come and go as I please no set hours just you better make sure your job is done... Well This weekend really nothing planned besides Yard Sale shopping I am gay I love to find a bargin..... Well hope to here from you soon...

I tried smoothy factory and love those and there healthy and low cal but hate they open late on the weekends Im usually in work before they open on week days... But there good..

i have been trying to convince my guy to go to riverfest in san antonio... i hear it's pretty cool.  have you been over that way?  i'd love to live in cali for awhile!

i LOVE a bargain... live for them!  enjoy and make sure you let us know if you find anything good out there!

i used to keep granola bars in my desk at work for when i ran out without grabbing breakfast.  maybe that's an option for you, just so you dont miss a meal, especially with your hectic days!  they have some pretty delicious trail mix bars too.

OH! i just read your profile - do you like COUNTRY music by any chance?  i had similar dreams to travel the world, but i grew out of that mindset a bit.  i'd like to travel, but am happy to do so for leisure rather than work.

good luck with your meetings and we will ttys!

Yes I love country music ummm never been to riverfest but I have been to the river walk in san antonio.

Ya Bargain shopping is what Im all about for EVERYTHING and craigslist LOVE it I have gotten so many great deals its unreal My home is like a magazine and I love it because no one can ever guess that I got things on sale... Well I let you know what I find..

oops... yup. river walk.  that's what i meant!