Over 200 club!

HI! My name is Laura and i am 5-5 and 235 lbs as of today. I did weigh 240 almot 2 weeks ago. I am counting calories cuz I do not know what ele to do. When i gave birth, I only weighed 201 lbs! My son is 5(his bday is halloween). I cant believe i have put on so much lately. I have high blood pressure so I am on Diovan. I am also on protonix( for heartburn). I took myself off depo provera lat Sept and currently have the IUD, Mirena. Birth control was part of it but that is why I switched to IUD. I am taking it slow, and watching what I eat. I guess I am supposed to stay under 1700 calories and I walked 20 minutes today. I hate exercise now but I have to do it to lose weight the old fashioned Way!
if you have any suggestions, please tell me....

it seems all i do here is vent...but if i don't i'm just going to sit down and cry! i cannot get my weight down andy further no matter what i do! i count calories, plan my meals according to proper fat/protein/carb ratio, and keep my calories down...and i am up off my butt doing houwsework, walking, shopping, swim aerobics...and i was totally sendentary for 3 years! so why am i at thei blasted $#%&*())*^&%##%^&*() plateau!!!!! i am so frustrated i could cry! i know part of it is that i a ma nearing 60...a year and a half away, but am i doomed to be 2 ton bertha the rest of my life????? i take water pills the dr prescribed, and drink at least 64 ounces of water every day. what on earth else should i be doing????? I HATE BEING FAT FOR PETES SAKES!

Caroljoy -- i don't think you are alone.  i haven't lost anything in a year and a half.  I've been doing step aerobics, zumba, walking, following a diabetic diet, etc. and nothing.  my doctor just says that there is no magic bullet, like i don't already know that.  however, i've been told that diabetics have a much harder time losing weight than non-diabetics.  it might take them twice as long and twice as hard at working out than others, and still it may take more.  Something about our bodies not metabolising the energy the way it should so in turn our metabolism slows down even further.  Then to add insult to injury, our bodies seem to go into starvation mode and it tries to hang on to everything we eat.  now that just makes me want to cry a river.  i thought I read somewhere that you were diabetic, if not, you might want to have it checked out.  if it weren't for my mom, I never would have suspected i had diabetes.  Thanks to her, i got the necessary lab work and got it in time to know that i should be able to control everything by diet and exercise. 

hang in there.  i'm right there with you.  At least you are at a plateau.  Give your body time to adjust and rest a little at it's plateau, and pretty soon you'll start seeing results again.

ughhhhh im so nervous about this weekend we are going to the lake to relax and all im thinking is that means beer and junk food for my hubby......so i get water and carrots???? lol

Im really bad about drinking water i dont manage to drink much it just seems boring to drink i live for my coffee and Diet pepsi!!!  So i dont know how to make that better!!

u guys are amazing people for support i cant wait till we all lose what we want and our happy with ourselves!!

I hope everyone has a great weekend ill talk to ya all on monday(unless im stuggling hard at the lake ill jump on the computer real fast)

~hugz~

Ugh, I so crave fries with TOM.  Let's not forget the ketchup.  Good thing there are baked fries out there.  I know some of you opt for sweet potato fries but I don't like sweet potatoes yet.  I'm waiting for my taste buds to change.  Lol  

Caroljoy-with all your exercise and stuff are you logging it into your activities.  Do you see a nutrionist so that you can ask if that tool here can help with your specific situation?  I know I was in a plateau for a little bit and found by eating a few hundred more calories I started losing again...a little bit but at least it started moving.

Chris-it's hard but try to preplan your snacks.  Lots and lots of snacks so you'll have something handy everytime your hubby reaches for something junky...you won't feel left out. 

ellbell...how scary that was. It's sad that the guy died, but I hope you can get back to feeling safe again.

hye..I can sure relate to those days where you just feel like you HAVE to eat everything in sight. That's where I was yesterday. Don't know for sure if its TOM cuz I don't keep great track of mine, but it's possible

I sneaked a midweek peek at the scale this morning and I'm down .5 even with yestedays craziness. Do I still have company in the no scale campaign? It is so hard but it is much better motivation wise.

carol.. I am sorry you're not having more success. If you are diabetic you might want to ask your doctor about getting on metforman(sp?) or one of the other drugs of that type because they can help you lose weight. My sister was unable to lose any weight no matter what she did until she discovered she was diabetic and went on the med.

I came really close to hitting a kitty this morning with my bus. I'm so glad I missed him! Just came flying out of nowhere.

I got to get back to work and take the little kiddies home.

Have a great one!

ok now its my turn to vent!!!! all day went  off with out a hitch, I weighed in on wednesday for a weight loss challenge and weighed in at228.5. Happy as could be right!!!! Well for some god forsaken reason I don't know why maybe I am just crazy as well as obsessed, but I hopped on the scale and it was up four pounds !!! SO my answer, EAT!!! I made a chicken vegtable stir fry for the kids with risotto and although I use a saucer for my dish ( which is the equivelint of the plate my four year old uses for her meals I ate two full plates of stir fry. While I know the veggies them selves weren't that bad I am in the same boat as HYE- with all the sodium. And gosh the cholesterol from the chicken. I have worked out all ready thirty mins cardio ten mins. stationary bike and ten min calestenics, I am wondering if I should work out some more? I  know I can start over but man I am the best when it comes to kicking the crap out of my self .  Another question How do you know if a cardio is high low or moderate if it is not clearly stated. I was not sure how to record my activity so I recorded it as moderate cause I did break a sweat but was not out of breath,and it was not a soaked sweat like on the bike or tread mill.

thanks again for the encouragement...i really need it some days! yes, i am diabetic, totally diet controlled at this point. My glucose levels are very good...95 to 106...but losing is an uphill battle. i guess i should just be grateful i'm not gaining and my glucose levels are normal. At least i know i'm eating right.

blj55, a year and a half is a long time to be frustrated...i feel for you...i CRY with you! we're just going to have to hang in there and hope, eh? I think the fight is to not start gaining again.

Hello, ty for letting me peak in and add a line or two.  I am 5'5, 263lbs 3 days ago.. but the scales says i lost 5 lbs, i think it is water but heck ill take whatever it is.

This is the thing. I am feeling stuffed to the brim tonight and im done eating before my 7:00pm limit.  I eneded with about 1100 calories and i tell ya i ate alott of stuff.  I am choosing very lowfat items ... but im wondering.. is it too low  that i feel this full and satified.  Should i add a little fat? 

Hi! all I am back tonight and I am hungry but it is 913pm and I am going to bed soon. I am  really nervous about tomorrow too and Sat cuz we have a birthday party to go to tomorrow and our bowling league on Sat night. I am gonna drink tequila shots but maybe Diet coke and rum. I dont wanna seem like a party pooper but they love doin shots! I am also bringing chips and salsa and that is my favorite thing to snack on. Chips are bad but salsa is good.
Hey Josette what did u eat today?

I am definitely gonna cheat tomorrow so I will prob not eat til I get to the party --LOL

Everyone thanks for listening to me---it helps to vent sometimes....and remember we are here for the same reason!!
:-)

Just couldn't stop eating yesterday and today I was full all day and I had probably my lowest calorie day yet. weird.

mabear...don't beat yourself up (except maybe for getting on the scale..just kidding) I bet it wasn't near as bad as you think.

dream..the salsa cancels out the chips. lol. Just like drinking diet coke with chocolate cake. Works every time.

jossette..congrats on the 5 lbs.! I never care if it's water weight as long as it's weight I've lost. If it's weight I've gained then I'm all for calling it water weight. Keep going.

Hey all. I guess I'll hop on this train, too, because I seriously need some support. My husband is in the military and I haven't seen him in two months. I see him in three weeks for about a day, and I cannot believe I look like this!! I remember when he first left I was planning to use some of my time alone to work out and get in shape so I can be a surprise to him when he sees me, but I've been so depressed since he left that I haven't done anything.  Every day I say that today is the day I'm going to start and I just don't. I need a little push to get off my butt and start working! lol

I'm 5'10 and am at 245. This time last year I was at 270, so I've come down a bit, but progress stopped around Christmas. Grrr....

hey cbmob. welcome! A thank you to your husband for his service! You will find lots of support here. It must be very hard for you so be kind to yourself. He's going to be so happy to see you that your weight won't likely be on his mind at all. From 270 to 245 is much more than a bit!  Good luck!

blueotter, thanks, I hope you're right! Actually I know you're right...lol...it's just hard to remember. Thanks for the kind words!!

Welcome to the club cbmob. This is the place to be if you need support and encouragement. They have helped me A LOT!

caroljoy, I put some pictures up on my profile of my gardens (from last summer). You said how much you like flowers ... I thought they might cheer you up. I inherited these flowers from the former owner of my house and last summer was my first attempt at gardening. I went from owning 3 house plants to an acre of perennials all in one year.  When I started, I didn't know a plant from a weed. But eventually I figured it all out. Of course it all went away when winter came. Now I get to start all over again. Last year I was out there for 6 to 8 hours a day and didn't lose a pound! But this year, with counting calories and the support of the "Over 200 Club", hopefully I will reach my goal.

OMG, I just remembered ... tomorrow is SCALE DAY ... YIKES!

i did good today i think. was at about 750 cals then went and failed my test (always a good feeling) and went to teh gym w/ my cousin's wife. i managed to swim about 500 yards but then we started talking so we were just kinda treading water doing laps for like over an hour. then sat in the sauna for a long time. finally got home about 9:30 and threw some scalloped potatoes in teh oven, they should be done soon. so i'll be at a very good deficit. mmm beer

Gosh guys...how will I ever catch up.  2 pages since I read last....great job...

THings I remeber...welcome to the newest members...cbmom...I post my states everyday and that helps me be more accountable...I know that I promise to post them and I do.  It makes me think all day about what I am eating and doing so that I have good numbers to post...this has helped me a whole bunch...jossette...congrats on the 5 pounds and more will come off...you joined a great group...Dream...a little cheating won't hurt and do eat something today but maybe carrots or brocoli, something so that you are not ravenous when you go out and then binge on stuff.  Moderation will help...Carol...It is good to hear you venting and learning and making progress...I hate being fat too and I know that it will come off...We are here to support you to a healthier new you, no matter how long it takes...Mabear...It will come back off....drink lots of water today...you can do this...Chris...I agree with VK, take lots of snacks with you...get a box of the 100 calorie packs if that will help...drink lots of water too and be active...(oh yeah...and have FUN)...Hye...falling off will only hurt you, not leave you behind...I have days where I feel like I'm gonna DIE (do you like the dramatics) if I don't eat...Look up, hands are pulling you back on...come on here and takl about it when you can...Dirty...I will not give up my coffee, PERIOD...so I make it where it is 75 calories for 32 ounces and I can sip it all morning and feel calmer...THen I drink 33 ounces of water around lunch time, I drink another 16-33 ounces of water before dinner, then I drink decaf tea for dinner and then a diet soda with popcorn before bed...Welcome Ignorance...

My stats for yesterday...Thursday, Day 46, calories 1850, 50 minutes of walking, and 49 ounces of water...

Blj...I didn't forget you.  THere is a little box to check that says default profile picture.  You check that and it will show up when someone scrolls over your name...it took me a while to find it.  I ended up deleting the picture I wanted to show up and then re up loading it before I found the little check box...hope this helps...

DING, DING, DING ... AND, IN THIS CORNER ... HAILING FROM ROXBURY NY... WEIGHING IN AT 209.5 LBS ... CONTENDER FOR THE MIDDLE WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD ... ELLLLLL-BELLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeahhhhhh, lost 2 pounds this week! That's 15 1/2 total :) ... 64 1/2 to go :(

YEAHHHHHHHH ELL....Way to go...

Hello!

Congratulations on everyone who lost weight and their successes!

Welcome to all the new people, this is a great place for support and motivation.  I can attest to it.

Yesterday, I tried really hard to hold onto the day and I failed.  I ended up eating several hundred calories over my daily allowance and I feel a little bloaty today.  I know that's probably all the salty foods I ate yesterday. 

The good part is...so far, I don't feel like I have to eat everything in the house.  Hahahaha!  I'm enjoying my morning yogurt and decided to skip the oatmeal this morning. 

I have one more paper to finish today so, I'm off to do that....thanks everyone for your words of encouragement, it really helps!  :)