Trying to lose 10 lbs. forever club

I am interested in finding others who have been struggling for a long time with losing the "last 10 lbs". .  I've been battling to lose 10 lbs for many years.  Actually, I've lost 10 in the last year but I needed to lose 20 a year ago (not just 10). 

I run, bike and swim now and have been participating in running 5k's and triathlons.  I have firmed up but would like to wear a size 8 comfortably.  I may want to go on to a size 6 next.


I think that if I had some friends with the same goals, then I would stay motivated.  Maybe we can share ideas and recipes. 

Let me know if you are out there and interested.

Triathlon training and weight loss don't necessarily go hand in hand .  I am also a triathlete and  struggled  to lose those last lbs.  I assumed w/ all the training that the weight would come off, it didn't.  I finally found a plan that worked for me, integrated healthy carbs into my diet and now I finally have the body I've always wanted!

Hey everyone! I am still here. I have been busy with classes starting back up and getting back into the swing of things. I went to see John Mellencamp in concert last night, I had a blast, I drank a tad too much and decided I was going to have a big mac after we made a stop at the bar after the show. A BIG MAC! That's what alcohol does lessens your judgement. I hated that I ate it this morning, I exercised a little before my class. The weird part was the scale dropped from yesterday even though I cheated badly. I also had chips and Queso earlier in the evening. I was probably just dehydrated for drinking though.

Well I am planning to stick to my limit to day and not blow it. I hope my body doesn't start craving junk again. That is all it takes, one slip and then I want more!

Ohio-enjoy that warmer weather for me...I have been freezing all day and hate walking across the campus in this weather. The snow hasn't even come yet!

chmecray-you're such a show off! Just kidding! I am jealous! I wish I could get my stomach that flat, but after being overweight for so many years and carrying two babies it ain't ever gonna look like that. Not without some help from a surgeon. Too much loose skin...unfortunately.

I am trying to tone it, really and it just wants to hang there. I hate myself for letting myself ever getting that large in the first place, I wish I would have stopped myself, I guess I just couldn't. I didn't really know I was as big as I was either. I kept buying stretchy pants and quit wearing jeans. That's never good.

Well that's it from the Northeast hope you all are doing well! Stay Strong! If you fall you just get up, brush your knees off and just keep on going...

Ohio-I know how you feel about saboteurs, they are a pain in the butt. My husband is a big one. He hates when I lose weight, I think he is afraid some other guy will be interested in me. He keeps talking about my weight lately. He told me he doesn't want me to lose any more, I am too skinny, he says. Well I told him that for my height 105 is my ideal weight which I have never seen.

I am small framed and 5'1". I currently am at 112 which is the lowest I have ever been, but I certainly not bony or stick thin. I wish my boobs hadn't lost so much fat, but they already had from before I when I lost the weight. I want a boob job in the worst way...if only I had the cash!

I am happy with the weight I am at right now, it is lower that I ever expected to get. my goal originally was 119, I changed it to 115, and now it is 110. I think the only reason I got to the 112 was the fact I couldn't nibble on the crackers and snack bars I usually do during the day because of the oral surgury.

I have been eating really only about 3 times a day and eat a snack or two a day.

Well I have a busy day to get back to so I should get going

Hope you ladies have a wonderful day!

 

Wow! Ohio! I don't think I could lose any weight being around you and your cooking, it sounds delicious. Glad you are enjoying your time with the family.

I am still suffering with this cold so I haven't really been exercising at all. I am trying to stay busy around the house though to make up for it. Started to get out the Christmas decorations yesterday and plan to put up this tree sometime in the next few days. We are going to see a dance company version of "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" this afternoon and then have a christmas party to go to where Santa will be at. So it is a busy day. I probably won't get the tree up today.

Well we got a little bit of snow last nite with a mix of freezing rain. So it is cold here today. I pulled out all the old Christmas movies Rudolph, Frosty, Santa's Coming to Town, etc. and the kids are watching them. I love those old ones...I need to figure out something to bring foodwise to this party today. I haven't really thought too hard about it. Maybe I will make cookies...

TTFN

 

Tando-Ya! I bet I will miss when the girls are grown up too. That stage doesn't last long before they get to their teens and become self obsessed monsters! Anywhoo! I usually try to eat oatmeal in the am. Something like Kashi, or Quaker Weight Control, or Quaker Simple Pleasures, I think the name is....and yogurt. Or I eat yogurt with fruit and cereal mixed in. So that way I eat less cereal and more yogurt which equals less calories. I love Dannon's Light N' Fit line it has only 90 calories in a cup and you can buy large tubs of the strawberry and vanilla. I love it. Great for snacks too. I like to slice some banana in the strawberry or strawberries in the vanilla and a little cereal for just the right crunch. Yummy!

Well I went down to 111.2 yesterday I think because of this awful cough I have had which keeps me awake and from eating some foods. But I finally started to crave something really fattening and my hubby was more than happy to go get it for me. I wanted a ham,cheese, & mushroom calzone. and I got ranch chicken wings. I got a small calzone and ate 1/2 of it and ate 2 wings. Then I had two fun size 3 muskateers bars and some chocolate covered raisins. That is really the most food and the densest food I have consumed in sometime. The scale was at 112 today.

Today I am trying to stay on track, because at this point I do not wish to lose any more weight I would be happy to stay where I am at and just work on toning up. Trust me I need it...I don't know if it will even help. This extra skin...please! It's gross! Not too mention stretch marks...I feel disgusting...I should be happy right...I don't feel happy. I lost the weight and I still feel gross and disgusting, why? It doesn't make sense does it?

Well that's my rant for today...I have studying to do...seriously!

Take care ladies!

Tando-thanks for the encouraging words! I love that response "I break out in fat" that is hilarious! Gotta try that one!

Ohio-Gosh, you make me jealous with all this yummy sounding food. I wanna come for dinner tonight! That salmon sounds fabulous and I love sweet potatoes! I'm in! What's the address? Lol...It's been a long time since I have had any salmon. I ate a lot over the summer, but haven't bought any in a while. I think I just might have to get some.

Well scale was up a little bit more today. It is slowly increasing as I am increasing food intake. I am trying to not freak out because I know it is no big deal. I don't need to worry about it, but I am afraid I will end up gaining it all back and it scares me to death. I am afraid I won't be able to stay at this weight and I so badly want to. I know, I know you guys are probably hating me for saying this crap, but it isn't any easier once you do lose it because than you are afraid you won't keep it off and you panic every time you gain an ounce. It is an obsession. Not good I suppose...I just like it when I can button my jeans without having to lie down and suck everything in.

Well, that's about it for now. I just got home from class and I am gonna study while kids are in school.

Have a wonderful day! Ohio, I am jealous of you and the beautiful place you are at. While I am in the cold and snow. Lucky you. Enjoy it!

Bye!