Posts by gillian75

START:   Dec 20 - 22:    229
Week 1.   Dec 27 - 29: scale was broke
Week 2.   Jan 03 - 05: 238.8 New Scale, digital, oh well, just means I have more to lose than I thought. It has been showing a loss this week and that is what counts!
Week 3.   Jan 10 - 12: 237.9
Week 4.   Jan 17 - 19: 236.9
Week 5.   Jan 24 - 26: 233.8
Week 6.   Jan 31 - Feb 02: 232.4
Week 7.   Feb 07 - 09:
Week 8.   Feb 14 - 16:
Week 9.   Feb 21 - 23:
FINISH: Feb 28 - Mar 02:

I have to keep reminding myself that a good consistent weight loss is what I want.  I have a trip planned right at the end of the challenge, gonna see a friend I haven't seen in years, and would love to be on the otherside of 225. But it would suck to mess myself up trying to 'fix it' oh well!!

I am 5ft 1.5 inches and my goal weight is ANYTHING under 150 :D I will reevaluate when I get down there.  To be honest I don't remember ever being less than 150, I mean I know I must have been, but well, no clue!

Original Post by shanasedai:

WEEK 5 CHALLENGE -- SO WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS?

tmoo162540349 was the inspiration for this week's challenge!

Tmoo asked: What kind of planning do you do for trips?  Make a list of places to eat and what can be eaten at these places BESIDES Fast Food.

My question: Putting trip planning aside... when you're home and you have full control of your schedule, do you meal plan?  Do you figure out what you're going to eat and then stick to it, or do you go with the flow? Does your approach work for you?

I used to be a go with the flow type of person, and it didn't work for me at all, I have been steadily putting on weight for the last 14 years. I am doing it a bit different this time.  I am planning out every meal.  If I go out I check online for the menu and plan my eating accordingly. I have gone so far as to establish a routine for myself that I am finding very livable. I don't mind eating the same things everyday so its working nicely for me.

START:   Dec 20 - 22:    229
Week 1.   Dec 27 - 29: scale was broke
Week 2.   Jan 03 - 05: 238.8 New Scale, digital, oh well, just means I have more to lose than I thought. It has been showing a loss this week and that is what counts!
Week 3.   Jan 10 - 12:
Week 4.   Jan 17 - 19:
Week 5.   Jan 24 - 26:
Week 6.   Jan 31 - Feb 02:
Week 7.   Feb 07 - 09:
Week 8.   Feb 14 - 16:
Week 9.   Feb 21 - 23:
FINISH: Feb 28 - Mar 02:

Original Post by shanasedai:

Now it's your turn to tell us about things that you feel are the most important for keeping a good frame of mind, especially when things aren't going the way you planned.  What does your mental "pep talk" sound like?

Let's get PSYCHED to do this!!!

 

I need to buckle down, I let too many "tomorrow is a new day" happen. So I am working on  having a routine. If I know what I am going to eat ahead of time I will have fewer pit falls.  

That being said I am telling myself that weight is just a number, how do I FEEL? Are my jeans tight? do the girls fit better into the bra? and most of all anything that is determined by how many times I have have been to the bathroom is bull****! all I want is a downward trend!! Which I am getting. 

Count me in! Thank you!

Grats!!! That is sooooo awesome!! you rock!! Keep up the good work!!!

Total Energy Expenditure lists your BMR at 2172, make sure you are eating at least that much every day.  If you get 8 hrs of sleep a night and just sitting the rest of time you burn 2844 a day (aprox).

From what you posted it sounds like you couldn't lose weight because you weren't eating enough. Make sure you always eat AT LEAST your BMR each day!

Hope this helps!!

Hi! I would love to join in! I'm 37 yo, 235 lbs, and 5'1.5 (that half inch makes all the difference!!)

Having some people in the same boat as I would be nice :D we can check in on each other and help each other over the bumps.

I have been struggling with my weight for years and years, but I KNOW this time is going to make a difference. 

My plan is simple: 1800-2000 calories a day (to be adjusted as the weight comes off) body weight work outs 4 days a week, 30 -60 mins of cardio 4 days a week (on upper body days and days that I don't do a body weight work out) with a rest day. I got the "You are your own gym" book and app (I have been fascinated with the concept of body weight exercise for a long time) and did my first workout yesterday. My arms are killing me and I didn't even push it that hard. I am locking up my scale and not looking at it for the next 4 weeks because I end up frustrated so easy. And BEFORE I get on the scale I am going to go try on a pair of jeans that didn't fit last week but were close. I know I won't drop a pant size every 4 weeks, but these were close. If they fit I'm buying them!!! 

I would suggest making sure you are drinking enough water, keep yourself hydrated and make sure you don't mistake thirst for hunger. 

Try to keep portions under control. As much as possible stick to your lean meats and healthy veggie choices and then fill in around the edges with small portions of your treats. About 20 minutes before sitting down to eat drink a large glass of water or eat an apple. Both will help avoid over eating.

Try to avoid drinking to many of your calories, those sneak up on you really fast!

I am planning on enjoying myself this holiday season by making good choices and then keeping my treats reasonable.