Looking for a Weight loss Friend!!!

Hi!

I'm 19 years old, 5 ft 6 in, & 156 pounds. I'm a college student and I think my first goal wait is 130 pounds. Does anyone want to be my weight loss friend so we can talk and help eachother to reach our goals?

Hope to hear from someone,

Amy

congrats one 1 pound allibee!  better than nothing right?

(by the way this is amy as in the old soccerlover2)- and oprah would say i kind of well of the banwagon and i'm back to my original weight so instead of changing all my information with my old account i just deleted it as i felt the need to start fresh.

Weight: 136

back to square one:(.  not completely devastated though.  i'm really bad for eating very very little for 2 weeks and losing like 4 pounds, and then gaining it all back the following two weeks by bingeing.  i'm trying to find a balance where i'm still losing weight but not depriving myself to the point where i can only continue with the diet for 2 weeks.  i've set some more realistic goals where i'm losing weight more slowly and therefore not starving myself over short periods of time. 

slow and stead wins the race right?

Thanks Amy...and welcome to a new start.  Refresh my memory, what is your goal weight again?  Just curious if we have close to the same amount to lose.  I am pretty short so likely you don't have as much to go as me.  My goal weight is 114.  But possibly 110, we will see.

Hi everyone! I've been missing for a bit what with exams and all.. I really really fell off the bandwagon during exams. I ate almost 5 meals a day, and I mean full meals! Plus a lot of snacking, and a lot of chocolates and chips and no exercise whatsoever!

Last I clocked in I was at 59-60kg.. As of today I'm 62.5kg *sigh* A wee bit upset, but I deserved it. I've decided now that I really want to just take things slow. I am still going to go the gym as often as I possibly can, but I wont try to expect really fast changes.. I'll just eat better but not deprive myself.. I hate exams!

Congratulations Allibee! You sound liek you;re on track... You're quite an inspiration :)

Amy, don't be too discouraged. I totally know how you're feeling, and if you feel the need to start fresh by all means do. I always do that too haha.. Sort of just wipe the slate clean and start again.. I agree with realistic goals, and to just do it slow. I actualyl plan to slowly lose the weight I want over maybe another year.. I think by then the weight should be kept off long enough for it to stick, you know? So yeah, slow and steady ..

See you guys next week!

Hey everyone i'm sorry im a bit late again! 

So i'm pretty much the same hovering around the 144 area.. which is annoying cause i felt like i had a really good week. I've cut out carbs in a big way, which i find really works for me, and i've made sure i've eaten breakfast everyday - something i used to always skip -. I really wanted to give myself an extra push this week so I went to the supermarket and bought tons of fresh fruit (which we never have in the house!) so now i'm eating way more fruit instead of snacking on chocolate, and im taking it to work so if i'm hungry i won't eat bad stuff! So it's annoying the weight just doesn't seem to be budging. Ugh! I went to the boxing gym twice this week which is what i noramlly do, as well as doing yogalates a few times - but this week i did yogalates almost everyday cause i think if the weight isn't really falling off yet i'll try and tone up in the process.

So don't worry amy and da1gal.. it's tough when you just have to get up and start all over again but we can do it! Im trying not to think negatively, cause when i start telling myself it's not workig and there's no point i just cant do it, Thats when the diet falls out the window.. Just think positively and it'll happen!

Allibee well done! you just keep on going, it's fantastic!

Okay ladies hope you' have a good weekend  x 

Good Afternoon, where is everyone today?  It is Friday thank God for that!

My measurements are:

Waist = 36 (I am assuming this is the same, I forgot to measure this morning)

Bust = 37 (I am assuming this is the same, I forgot to measure this morning)

Weight = 136

I only lost 3 pounds this week.  Yeah....have not missed one single workout this week and it is definately paying off big time.  I got up this morning and did cardio x, it felt so good, really got my day going right.  Tonight I am going to do a legs workout.  I am just finishing up week 7 of P90X, I am down 20 lbs since starting the program and 44 lbs since beginning my weightloss in Oct.  Yeah.  I was feeling good today, went and tried on a bathing suit, well that convinced me to defiantely eat my salad for lunch, needless to say, I did not buy the bathing suit.  Oh will the rest of my gut ever going away? 

Hey everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in a couple weeks. It's been busy with finals, the funeral, and just stuff. I lost a lot of weight. I am currently 202! :D My pants are really loose too!

congrats to both you and allibee!!! that is fantastic!!

i'm at 136- technically didn't lose any weight this week but i was really good with my eating and i worked out 6 days...it is that time of the month though so i'm going to blame that for the lack of weight loss.

Good Morning guys

My measurements are:

Waist = 36

Bust = 37

Weight = 133

I am down 3 lbs again this week.  I am excited for that.  I have been working out pretty hard and most muscles in my body are soar today.   This weekend will be rough for me, going away with hubby for our anniversary.  It will be hard to remain on track while away so I am going to enjoy the weekend with him and get right back on track next week when I come back.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day. 

you have had incredible weekly weigh ins allibee!!!

i'm down 2 pounds this week..134! i'm really excited about this!

my boyfriend has started jogging with me a few nights each week which is awesome because he never complains about how slow i run but we're a little bit competitive so it pushes me to run that extra 5 minutes.  last night we ran for over an hour without stopping!!:)

That is great needtorun2, what a great accomplishment.  Keep up the great work.  I gained 1.5 lbs over the weekend, I knew I would, all of that food at the resort etc.  It is ok though, I am back on track again already.  This weeks weigh in likely will not be as good as the past few weeks.  I will be happy for one pound down this week since I have to lose the weight I gained over the weekend.  Good luck!  Where is everyone else with the weigh in's?  I hope everyone is doing good.  I miss you all!

Allie

i always get a little bit off track on the weekends. it happens.

i'm 133 this week...one pound:)

My measurements are:

Waist = 36

Bust = 37

Weight = 131

2 down this week.  It would be more if I would not have gained over the weekend.  Oh well back on track now.  Next week I should be in the 120's I can't wait.  I had a coworker call me skinny minnie today, it felt so good.  I am by no means skinny yet, but I am definately looking nicer these days, it feels so good. 

Hubby even did cardio x with me tonight.  I was impressed that he was interested in doing it with me.  It made me so happy. 

allibee you have impressive numbers every week! you must be working incredibly hard!

any tips/secrets to share with the rest of us?

Hey there ladies! 

I haven't been online in a while, cause i've been so so busy with college.. and also cause i'm just so disheartened. I simply am not losing weight. Im going crazy. I just want to look good. It's so unfair. okay i  know it's not unfair cause i did this to myself. but still i really am trying. 

I have upped my Gym and workouts recently - going about 4 times a week now, and working much harder when im there. Really going for it... and i do feel alot fitter. I can run further without getting tired out. I can lift heavier weights. So thats good..

But still Fat. I've been trying to eat healthy. And I do - I've cut back portions. I'm still making sure i have breakfast everyday.. but i do so so well for like 2/3 days and then .. i don't 'fall off the wagon' and go crazy.. but LIfe happens, you know. I go out for dinner with my mum to my favourite restaurant and it's not like i order huge pasta or anything but still it adds up. I go to the movies and can't resist hte popcorn. I go out dancing with my friends, and drink wine, and eat mexican. and my housemates want us to try cooking a new full fat recipe she found. And i just am so so disappointed with myself cause this time i really thought i would actually do it and lost the weight but its just like always that i try and Nothing happens. 

Alibee it's amazng how much you have lost! And all you other girls are doing so well. I just don't want to be the fat friend anymore. 

x

don't be discouraged!  i had a horrible weekend as far as food goes!  had a wedding, went out for dinner a few times, drank a little bit, was too tired to workout...it happens.  i think its pretty much impossible to commit 100% to weight loss and still lead a normal life.

i think your emphasis should be on the fact that you are getting healthier.  you said you can run farther, lift more weight, and are eating breakfast every morning.  those are definitely accomplishments to be proud of!

i have a bad tendency to diet hardcore and work out tons for like 2 weeks and lose 3 pounds then in the next few weeks i get sick of dieting and working out and i gain it all back.

if you are eating healthy when you can, working out when you can, and still maintaining an active social life then don't worry if the weight loss is slow.  even if it takes you a year to lose 10 pounds that is probably 10 pounds that you will never see again because you are losing in a sustainable manner!:)

Original Post by needtorun2:

allibee you have impressive numbers every week! you must be working incredibly hard!

any tips/secrets to share with the rest of us?

 Well I have been at this weight loss since Oct ' 08.  In the beginning I only lost about a pound a week some weeks none.  I was only counting calories and was not doing the best at that even.  Then in February I started working out some, doing squats, running on a tread mill that I bought (saved up my money and purchased a used one on craigs list).  I lost about 25 lbs and on March 30th, 2009 I made a decision that has changed my life.  I began the P90X plan.  It is tough, you have to remain dedicated.  I work out 6 days a week, I eat the same thing every day for six days a week (meal plans according to the phase I am on with P90x).  One day a week I eat whatever I want, that is my free day.  Since doing this I have lost an additional 25 lbs, for a total of .....drum roll please!  50 pounds, yes I hit my 50 pound down mark today, yippee....I told myself that once I hit this mark I would treat myself to sushi (my favorite food that I have not had in over 10 weeks).  So needless to say, I will be having sushi for lunch one day this week. 

I still have about 15-20 lbs to go, and I will be 110 or 115.  I am very short, at 5 '0 so I need to get down to 115 range to be within my healthy bmi range.  I am currently at 130, I can't believe that next week I will be in the 120's that is unbelievable to me.  I never thought I would get here and I am most certain that if I had not stepped up my game and started the P90X plan I may have been too discouraged by now and felt the need to slip up and eat what I think I want to eat. 

Eating the same thing every day has been huge for me.  I needed to do this, to train myself that we eat to refuel not to gorge and enjoy.  Although I do enjoy a nice meal from time to time, my lunches and dinners every day do not consist of mmmmm what can I eat I am so hungry for this or that.  Now it is simply time to eat and I eat the same thing.  It really has taught me a lot.  I think this will be huge in my success at maintaining after I lose the weight I need to lose yet. 

Another big thing for me was clothes, I would intentionally buy a shirt or pants that were too small.  (I would buy these at yard sales or thrift shops) It was huge motivation for me to lose, I could not wait to fit into those clothes. 

You can do this, you have to live your entire day surrounded by your ultimate goal to lose, it will consume you but you will be successful if you constantly think about your goals and work hard toward them.  You can do this...do not give up.  You will be so glad you worked hard when you get to the place I am at, it is the most awesome feeling knowing your hard work has paid off and you are turning heads at work.  It is awesome!

Well it is Friday so you all know what that means, time to weigh in!

I have to admit I was scared to weigh in this week, I only worked out once this week and slipped up on eating two times this week also.  I was afraid that I might not have lost anything, but fortunately, I am down 2 lbs.  I know I need to work harder next week though, two weeks in a row of slacking will definately lead to damage. 

My measurements are:

Waist = 36

Bust = 37

Weight = 129

2 down this week.  I am so happy to finally be in the 120's.  Yeah.....I even wore two shirts this week from NY and company and they are get this....size small.  Yeah you heard me, no more 1X for me.   I am so happy, I do think the shirts were made a little big, so I am probably still only a med-large in most clothing, but it is nice to wear a size small once in awhile.  Keep up the hard work everyone, I am telling you, it is so worth it.  I need to keep focused, once you start to lose a nice amount it is so tempting to eat bad, you say well I am so much smaller now, what would it hurt, but it will hurt.  It is the bad habit that led me down this road to begin with.  It is going to be a lifelong struggle for me I am sure, but I know that I am a different person know, I know more facts about nutrician and what the lack of healthy eating habits can do to your body, health, and life. 

Hey everyone. Sorry I've been hiding lately. (Past 2 months actually. eh) Had finals, funeral, drama, and started a summer job. Which all took a toll on my diet. FINALLY decided to go back on since my Mom (my weight loss partner) lost 20 lbs and I want to fit into my sister's pants before she does :P LOL. Anyways. Have no excuse to not eat healthy now that I'm living at home for the summer.