200 + weight loss buddies

Hello, I'm looking for others trying to lose a lot of weight, to keep each other motivated threw our bad days and cheer us on on our great days! to keep each other going threw out the week by staying in touch. I want people who want to reach there goal weight and wont quit tell we reach them! who's with me?!?!

I am 5'3 and weigh 217 pounds, my goal weight is 127lbs by May 30th of 209  

Sarah~

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Hi everyone, hope you are all having a great weekend.  It's been chilly here all day, but it's nice.  Nothing like all the snow and ice some of you are having.

Jodi, I am also an emotional eater.  I never could understand when someone said they were too upset to eat.  Are you kidding me?  That's when I ate the most!  I'll never be able to give up some of my comfort foods, but I am getting better at portion control.  Maybe it's because I'm just more conscious of my eating.  Before I would just mindlessly eat.  I would open a package of oreos and be totally surprised when there weren't any left.  I'd look around like someone stole them. Nope, they all went in my mouth.  Now, knowing I have to enter them in my log helps me walk away.  That and not keeping them in the house.  Because if they were here, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't always walk away.  My husband loves sweets and is always bringing things home.  So I've found it's easier for me to buy them and get ones that don't tempt me.  Luckily, I believe if it doesn't contain chocolate, it's not worth the calories.  And he loves butter cookies, etc.  It's a win-win.

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend!

Gracie

Kekri, really sad news. I am so sorry. You are wise to take a break and get out while you both have the time. I hope the interview went well and you will get an offer soon.

Gracie, I think that's a good strategy/compromise with the hubby choosing sweets you don't crave. I try to do that with my son and it usually works out pretty well. I, too, go first for chocolate...and I'm even kinda picky there...so on good days, I turn down everything that isn't perfect. Portion control is key. The more good days I have the better habits I build.

Jodi, good for you and dessert! Sometimes you just need to do that for yourself. You are such a dedicated exerciser and careful eater, you should be fine.

I had a quiet weekend and cooked yesterday. I got up this morning and did a "fat burner" program on the recumbent bike. I was a few pounds down this morning, too, which is nice. We didn't get the day off, although I'm considering taking a vacation day next year. I will envy y'all with TV sets and/or fast connections tomorrow...but I'll be able to watch during the work day--me and how many million others?

Hi everyone,

Gracie - LOL - I agree, I have always stood in wonder of those who can't eat under stress, hard times etc.  Whatever the situation, I always seem to be able to eat.  I celebrate with it, but also use it to get through the hard times, though I am trying to change both these habits. 

Jodi - there's nothing wrong with indulging in desert here and there.  In fact, I think having desert in a restaurant is a good idea, because it is portion controlled, since they only give you so much.  If instead you buy cake, cookies or ice-cream for home, you're bound to keep going back to it and eat way too much of it (at least that's what I do:).

I'm headed out to the gym.  Have a good night!

leelee

Hi everyone,

Leelee, I know what you mean.  I don't just eat when I'm upset.  I also celebrate with it.  Whenever something good happens to someone in our family (new job, promotion, raise, etc.) we always go out to dinner to celebrate.  Going to have to work on changing that too. 

Earthmom, congrats on being a few pounds down.  I agree with you.  Portion control is the key.  I am never going to give up my mashed potatoes.  But I also don't have to eat the whole bowl.  I measure out what I am going to eat and then that's it.  And you said it -- the more good days we have the better habits we build!

Hope everyone has a good evening.

Gracie

Thanks for the support gang.  I agree with all of you.  However, the scale does not!  As of this morning it said I GAINED almost 2 lbs.  Ack!

It's so frustrating because I'm working so hard at everything.  Even kicking up my exercise routine.  I walked 2 miles today and jogged 3/4 of a mile. 

I even told my hubby to go out to dinner with the kids and I'd stay home because I didn't want to be tempted by Red Robin. 

I started making my own microwave pop corn (all natural popping corn in a brown paper bag) to cut down on salt and fat.

Plus I've been drinking so much water that I swear I'm in the bathroom every hour!

Sorry for the rant.  I need to revisit Earthmom's resolution to be more positive!

Gave a good night everyone,

Jodi

Hey Jodi, don't sweat it dear. Sometimes it is all the water weight that creeps up on the scale. It also depends on the type of clothing you are wearing. Weight fluctuation in the range of 1-2 lbs is normal and should not be stressed about. The main thing is you are sticking to your routine. Just have patience and you will see results. I tried losing weight for 4 months but I was always in such a hurry to see results that instead of losing, I packed in more pounds. Now I take one day at a time. Slow and steady it is for me this time. I have realized losing weight is no one-day miracle. It takes time and a lot of effort and I have to strive everyday to reach there. Don't give up hope. Tomorrow will be a better day :-)

Good morning everyone!

Jodi, don't let the stall get you down.  Just like sammygirl said, when you least expect it, you will see results.  And wow, running 3/4 of a mile!  That's impressive.  I can now run .1 of a mile, but I am gasping for breath the rest of my walk.  lol  But, as they say baby steps.  Maybe someday, I will be able to work up to longer.  I remember when I first started walking last October, I could only go around my block once which was just a little over 1/2 mile and it took me 30 minutes.  Now, I can walk 2 miles in 40 minutes.  I realize compared to others that might seem slow, but for me, I'm proud.  I actually have gotten it down to 37 minutes and I'm trying for 30 minutes. 

I have decided my scale must be frozen. (It did dip down in the 30's here last night in FL.)  It will not move.  But I am going to keep up the walking and try to eat better.  I usually stay within my calories, but I know I could eat  lot better than I am.  Especially with the salt.  That is my goal for the rest of the week.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Gracie

Sammy, thanks for the pick-me-up.  I finally saw a little movement on the scale today...down .4 from this time last week.  I'll take it! 

Gracie, if the scale is outside it very well might be frozen!  Has the scale been sent outside for being bad?  Or is that just where you keep it?  Ha ha!

Any type of increase in activity is something to be proud of!  It's hard not to compare yourself to others, but honestly as long as you are doing better than the day before you've succeeded!

Stay strong everyone and good luck on the scales! 

Hey, Jodi

As positive as my week has been so far...I have to admit I'm still working on my first 20 pounds...after 8 months.

Sammy, your words are true! It's just one day at a time.

Gracie, I, too, have trouble exercising consistently. I looked back over my exercise log & realized that many months I only get 10 days of exercise, and some of those days are just 10 minutes. It is better than nothing, but it's not good enough.

I love the support and encouragement I get from participating in CC!

Earth mom.  I was 232 in March and now I'm 208.  It's taken me 9 months to lose 24 lbs.  It takes time...you know what they say: Slow and Steady wins the Race!

Jodi I think you and I are twins, we seem to be hitting the same numbers at the same time. I was down to 205, then wham bang, 207, 208. have hit 210 in eve.  ugh. I don't know what is wrong with  me. I am tracking calories and burning the tread mill about 2 hrs a day at apprx 2.4 mph, sometimes higher, but can't break the old 205 barrier, I bounce around.  I haven't lost anything much since aug. Of course I had alot to lose from 280 down to 208ish now, but talk about plateau. I have just got to buckle myself down and change up the exercise some or something. thank goodness i am on the treadmill almost 2 hours. ugh. what if I weren't? I seem to keep hitting 2000 calories, though I have tried to scale back,  yesterday and today I did stay about 1700. maybe in a few weeks I will get some results. ( maybe I am building more muscles? and you too!!!!)

HI all and welcome to the newbies too. sorry I haven't been on here in the past few days. don't know what is up with me, I am usually never at a loss for words.  I have been thinking about you all though!!!! hang in there girls!!

Hey Penny, yes...we've both been stuck around this 200-210 spot FOREVER!  I know the holidays didn't help me any.  But I've tried to kick up the exercise...I jog/walk on the treadmill 3x a week for 45 minutes (to burn 400cals).   I know I should add in some weights on the "off" days, but honestly I haven't found the time or motivation to add that in.  My goal is to see 199 by March 15.

I supposed if I do the work I'll see the results.

Hope everyone is doing well! Jodi 

Good morning everyone!  Good to see you again Penny.  Whew, I get tired just thinking about 2 hours on the treadmill.  That is great.  I rode for 30 minutes on the stationary bike this morning and thought I was going to die.  But it was too cold to walk outside so the bike won.

Jodi, I am thinking of throwing the scale outside.  It is still not cooperating.  But since I weigh with no clothes on, I don't think the neighbors would appreciate it.  lol 

Earthmom, some exercise is better than no exercise.  Some mornings, I tell myself if I can just walk around the block once, that's all I have to do.  Usually once I make it around, I am warmed up and awake and keep going for the 2 miles.   Like they say, baby steps.

Jodi & Penny, you will be at your goal before you know it. 

Hope everyone has a great day!

Gracie

hello to all!!!

oh, graciek82, you had me cracking up. I was thinking of what my neighbors would do. They and my husband would probably have me committed. Thanks for the good laugh. I don't like my scale, even though right now the numbers are going lower. Its not saying the number I want!! HA!HA!

I have been having a tough week, its hard when I'm the only one trying to diet and everyone else isn't. And they want to go out to eat at all the bad places. Though, I finally convinced my hubby that he should do it with me. He still can't exercise becasue he is still in physical therapy but I told him that he could atleast watch what he eats. Its hard though cause I miss our walks and he still can barely walk right now, so I have to wait.

Well, I hope everyone has a good day.

Nice hearing from everyone!!!

Prissy

Rant! Suddenly Jodi & Penny make so much more sense! According to my evil scale, I gained 3 lbs in 1 day...just in time to post a higher weight on the Jan Challenge. Ain't fair!

Gracie & PP, I think I may not just throw the scale out in the yard, I may grab my son's hatchet and teach it a thing or 2. Sadly, the neighbors would just walk by shaking their heads, or averting their faces.

You guys make me glad I live with someone who doesn't always want to be eating fried food and going out...although living with a 25-year-old male does have its pitfalls:

 "drunken wii sports." You drink alcohol and thus cancel out the benefit from being active. whee. Luke is up for it tonight. For the last 2 nights running, we've been playing wii sports for almost an hour (without drinking alcohol), so I'm ready. I think we ought to move the exercise bike out of the way, first, though. Now I just need to make room in my calories. Really, guys, I'll have 1 drink, so it won't be too bad for me. All I need is to fall down or sprain something.

Haha!  Gracie...I'm an "in the buff" weigher too. 

I was feeling a little sad this morning due to the scale (I may take earthmom's approach - I wonder what an electric router would do to it?) and was surfing around CC and found a great post about body image and how to improve it.

If you're interested in reading it's at: http://caloriecount.about.com/body-image-ft99 57

The most important points I got from it were:

1. I will celebrate all that my body can do for me each day

2. I will exercise for the joy of feeling my body move and grow stronger

3. Eat when you are hungry. Rest when you are tired. Surround yourself with people that remind you of your inner strength and beauty

With that said, let's all give ourselves a pat on the back for just being here and trying to better our lives.

:) Jodi

Good evening everyone! 

Jodi, those were great points you posted about body image.  And you are right, it is awesome that we are here and trying to make our lives and health better. 

Earthmom, that's a bummer about the 3lbs in a day.  How does that happen?  It happens to me all the time and I just don't understand.  I want to scream and shout and stomp and throw things.  wii sports sounds like fun, I've never done that.  I have read a lot of good things about wii fit, I would like to try it but will wait until there are more $ in the bank. 

Prissy, I know what you mean about being the only one trying to diet.  My husband, although he needs to lose weight, is not interested.  Which is okay, I don't want to force him, but he keeps wanting to have bad food to eat.  He is a meat and potatoes guy.  That and bread.  He loves all kinds of baked goods.  He does not like vegetables or fruit.  I am going to have to keep working on that with him. 

Good night.

Gracie

hi everyone, just checking in. still at 208 or between 205-210. whatever the scale wants to show me that day. still hanging in there.  I am going to try to  be better this coming week.( starting tomorrow friday). I feel like I have been doing good. and have been walking 1 1/2- 2 hrs on treadmill, but I can only walk between 2.2 and 2.8 mph.  I tried one of programs on my treadmill and was nearly orbited. I didn't have the little string attached to the thingy and when it popped up to 3.5  I was practically running hollering omg, omg, help help and laughing. I could not get my hand to the stop button for fear if i let go of rails I would go flying into the wall. It was quite comical after the fact, no more preprogramed programs for me. I will add my 1.5-2 incline and do up to 2.8mph maybe even 3, but I am a long way from doing those programs. ugh. anyways it takes me about 2 hrs to get enough to burn say 450 calories or so.     My hubby too is having a hard time with the "diet", he says. I know part of it is a mental thing. he was doing real good and had lost 30 lbs or so with me, but put about 12 back on during the hoidays.  I tried to tell him he couldn't eat like he wanted not being able to exercie due to his knees. he was stressed about job etc, and well his eating showed it. Now he has to lose that all over. with him looking at knee surgery it sure wasn't the time to "gain."   I am going to be as supportive as I possible can and he is eating what I eat,( plus some).  we have both got to get more focused on the healthy eating, not just the counting calories. we have been having a few too many fried foods the past couple of weeks.  I have stayed pretty much in my calories, but he doesn't even count his.  I finally got him off the white bread again, wonder how long that will last, he hates brown bread.    I will  be over at mother in laws for next 5 days or so. probably be home late tues. night. If I get to make a run home I will get on here and say hi. hopefully I will be my regular chatty self next week. I have missed talking to you all.  ( well there you go that is one thing that has been missing.... spend more time with cc friends.. ok will do...

Oh Oh Oh....It is sooooooooooo hard to get the scale down to 200 from 210....seems like the devil's number.....trapped inside forever.....I swear I am going to treat myself to a new dress once I come down to 200....