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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Thank you for your encouragement.  I need to hear from people who have lost slow but steady.  Too many posters lose 10 lbs. a month.  I use to be able to do that but no more.

When I first started on the site I calculated how many calories I should eat to reach my goal by 2010 and it said 1800.  I tried that for a week and gained 5 lbs.  Since then I have stuck to between 1100 and 1300 and have lost 49 lbs but as I indicated in my last post have been stuck again since March.  I'm afraid to up my calories too much because I don't want to gain.

Karen!  Welcome back!!!  Sorry to hear life has been stressful, but now you're here and we'll help!  Glad to hear DH is working and hope his weight loss helps with his liver condition.    Unfortunately,we haven't seen a post from Barbara in a very long time. 

Katie, maybe if you gradually increase your calories, like by 100 cals a week, you may see a gain initially, but if you rev up your metabolism with a little exercise it should come off quickly.  It is frustrating seeing all the weight melting off at first and then it just gets slower and slower as you have less to lose.  I'm lucky if I lose on average 5lbs a month.  But it all adds up!

I hope everyone else is doing well!  I just got back from the store and bought a smaller size jeans!  So I'm psyched!

Hi everyone, just checking in.

Jodi - a smaller size jeans...it doesn't get much better than that!  Good for you!  I have my skinny jeans waiting in my closet, can't wait to be able to get into them. 

Have a good night everyone!

leelee

hey everyone.. just a check in.. oh jodi.. smaller jeans.. a dream to even feel comfortable in ANY size... KATIE.. I lost zero from day one (March 24- two weeks ago posted my first half a pound).. I just kept daying one thing... I know I am doing everything I can to take care of my health... it HAS to come off sometime... I WILL NOT GIVE UP.. NO MATTER WHAT!  .. now, nearly three months in, I am logging, I am working out everyday... I am eating right.. I am 6 pounds down... and that is enough... I am serene and feeling better and better every day... SO HANG IN THERE>

DON't GIVE UP BEFORE THE MIRACLE!

Bonnie, as always thanks for the reminder (don't give up before the miracle)...I didn't give up but I gave in last night and had 2 pieces of hubby's birthday cake.  I was really upset with myself this morning especially because the scale said I gained 3.5lbs this weekend

But, you are right and I REFUSE to give up!  I don't know why I keep having these set backs, but maybe it's to reignite the weight loss fire! 

I hope everyone has a great day filled with good food and healthy living!

Hi everyone!

Bonnie - keep up the great attitude!  As Jodi said, it a good reminder.  I find it fustrating that it is so easy to gain, yet such a battle for the smallest loss. However, it doesn't help to get fustrated about it, I just have to accept it!

leelee

jodi, jodi, jodi...you were probably eating that cake when I was eating my piece of the graduation cake... (after LOOKING at it for the whole of our marathon 9 hour party)...you would think... but the funny thing is, its not about thinking for me.. I swear its visual and once I taste it (particularly during PMDD time) its like priming a darn pump (an expression I know I have used here before)...we just ain't perfect.. and frankly, I think we both did pretty darn well... so WE JUST HAVE TO BE MORE STUBBORN than our desire for food is.... STUBBORNLY REFUSING TO DEFEAT OURSELVES, continuing to rally our troops when we need them, and NEVER giving up before the miracle... I am losing at a SNAIL'S PACE... BUT I AM LOSING!!! WE have become so conditioned by media to think we can lose 30 lbs in fifteen minutes... who says? Are they ME, do they have YOUR body?  NO!! And MY BODY is slow and steady wins the race... and it is unique to me...

I am busting my hump at this.. 2 P90x workouts 3x a week, PLUS one 90x the other four days!... EVERYTHING THAT GOES INTO MY MOUTH I have written down faithfully everyday since March 24.... 1200-1600 a day...depending on workout needs...and you know what... I am down 6 lbs... with NO GOING UP ... so its small, but its steady and I am SATISFIED with the progress.. it wasn't all that easy to put this all on... it is taking time to get it off...

Today was another peaceful day for me... the only symptoms that have popped up were a couple of moments of quick anger today... and increasing awkwardness.. which is a bit frightening... since accidents can happen... so I am calming down when I see the signs...

LOVE YOU ALL SOOOO MUCH>>> HANG IN THERE !!!!NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!

hi karen, so good to hear from you again. wondered how things were going with you, but hoped when you felt up to coming back that you would. you were one of the  ones that I first started chatting with on this thread.  I missed you. glad you are back.   I am sure life is real busy with a little one there all the time.  sorry to hear about your husband's liver disease.  I had some problems with my liver funt. for several years, fatty liver disease, but since losing weight my numbers have been great. 70 lbs to date as of sept, until now. haven't lost anymore, but have maintained ( trying to lose--- but seem to be just maintaining) I have however lost more inches since sept.  the thing about life is we can always change things. coming back to CC is wonderful thing. CC has kept me on track for the 15 months or so. sorry to say I have not been posting enough on the thread here, but I do try to journal at least every other day, or every day if I am home. it has been very therapeutic. I have made some wonderful online friends here. I consider you one of them.   what is CHA- CHAing for extra money? just wondering.  I don't believe any of us have heard from barbara, seems she quit checking in about the time you took sabatical also. have wondered many times how she is. where ever she is sending her blessings...   look forward to talking again....      penny

Bonnie thank you so much for your support...and to everyone on here.  There is no way I could do this without you.

some days my resolve to follow my dream of a healthy life is stronger than others, but I know I'm in this for the long haul...it's taken me 2 years to lose 60lbs and it may take me another year to get to where I want to be, but I'm getting closer every day and with the friendship and support I've received here it I truly believe it is possible to get there!

I think we have to measure our success more than just with the numbers on the scale.  It is a HUGE achievement to rearrange your life to fit in exercise and food planning.  Just staying on track is amazing!  We all deserve a big hug and pat on the back. 

Hey all... I started a 240's club. I thought it would be a good motivator to check in and post our weights and hope to graduate to the next club soon. Next there can be a 230's club, then 220's club, etc. I started the 180's club way back when (before my 2nd son) and it was a good motivator. I'm waiting for company if anyone would like to join me there too!

http://caloriecount.about.com/s-club-ft143328

Hi everyone,

Hope everybody enjoyed the weekend.  I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I took a couple of salsa classes.  This week I got even more daring and took a belly dancing class yesterday!!  It was actually a lot of fun, but I'm sure kind of funny to watch too.  I definitely think I would try it again.

Good luck to everyone for a healthy and successful week!

leelee

I am checking in quickly as I dart back to mother-in-law's after coming home to water the slab. still no let up in temps. about 3 1/2 weeks with no rain, 1 week with temps over 100,( 2-3 weeks with temps over 98). hubby only has one more set of 4 days after this one and he will be off for knee surgery.  I am glad he is finally doing it. hopefully it will help his mind to be off also. things have been very stressful( as with everyone ) right now. he says that things are picking up some, but not the stress of uncertain jobs is not the only stress he copes with. he copes with younger guys hired in that try to do as little as possible to draw a pay check. cleaning crews that have no respect for when a person is busy with his unit to come in a disturb etc. the list goes on and one.COMMON SENSE,  seems to be a product of a bygone era. It never ceases to amaze me the lack of common sense in the world.  I am still hanging in at about the same 210-213. if I could just drop 3oo or so calories I could lose, but seems that I just haven't been able to do that. I will not give up though, just keep fighting the good fight and be thankful for being able to exercise.... hope everyone has had a good weekend and that the next week makes things easier on the weight loss trail for all of us..............

Hi guys. sorry for the lack of updates again. I moved into my new flat and have not yet got an internet connection, still another week to wait until it can be installed.

I have been eating some rubbish but not enough to have any considerable weight gain - its just boredom eating and snacks when people come round to see the flat.

I have done a couple nights of exercise but its kinda noisey with the wooden creeky floors, im on the round floor but I worry the thumping and noise of me working out will upset the neighbours. Might have to try doing it without shoes but then my feet get sore.

Hope everyone is okay!

x

Martoon, congrats on the new place.  Don't worry about creaky floor boards!  You go work out and make everyone jealous with your fab bod!

Penny, the heat sounds brutal.  I hope you've been able to cool off in the pool and get in some laps.

I ate "rubbish" (to borrow martoon's phrase) this weekend and I'm sick with myself.  I exercised 5 days in a row last week and then this weekend I just let it all go to pot.  Today I'm back on the plan and eating well, I just have to get in a jog.  I think I'm going to try a new routine out and go for a jog in the mornings early before the family gets up.  It shouldn't be a problem now that we don't really have to be anywhere until 10am swim class (the kids not me).  So I'm hoping to go for a jog by 6:30am so I'm home by 7:15 to start the day.

Leelee, that's awesome that you're taking MORE dance classes.  I'm still too embarrassed to do any class type exercise.  I've been jogging on the treadmill and doing a resistence training upper body workout on the Wii Active. 

I'm already starting to worry about the upcoming holiday weekend. We're traveling to my inlaws and they don't have food that I can eat.  Last time they didn't have any fruit or veggies in the house.  This time I think we are going to just buy our own food to eat.  I don't want to insult them, but if they aren't goign to serve food my family likes then I'm going to have to make it!

:) jodi

hey everybody.. still don't have my pix up... hopefully soon...MARTOON...great to hear you here again... I am with JODI on the workouts... there is NO WAY I would be able to lose ANYTHING if it were not for working out everyday... PENNY... WHOA.. it was 110 out in the desert... made us slow to a halt, indeed, but we loved it because it was DRY... which I know is not the case for you... my advise.. stay in the water... man... wheew!

JODI... its time for Jodi 2 to be nice to JODI 1 ( I refer to my new best friend Bonnie as Bonnie 2)... BONNIE 2 is the one who (in the past) has always tried to get BONNIE 1 to sabbotage her efforts ... I have found out that all I have had to do is tell her that I need her to help me.. and I need to go to BONNIE 2 FIRST... she is my first line of defense... I am taking a risk here to tell you about my secret conversations with myself... as I am aware of the fact that I may sound absolutely weird... but hey, as a playwright and drama and comedy writer,  I talk to myself all the time... why not utilize my imagination to my own benefit.... and you know something... this imaginative embracing of BONNIE 2 has made her my new BF... WOW... who would have thunk?

Give Jody 2 a try.... it may help you the way its helping me....

Well, guys... I WANT TO SALSA AND DANCE LIKE LEELEE... but I have so much going on right now, I feel grateful that I can get in my P90x workouts consistantly... performance of my play on THURS... rehearsal tomorrow... helping to workout a performance schedule for golden son.... planning a trip with MIL up to the Hearst Castle (a private tour there in August... WRHearst was my MIL's godfather)... she spent many summers at the castle...and now she is the last person alive who knew the goings on there... so the curator wants to record her memories... very exciting.. I have also been recording her life memories...

AND I got teaching work... I am teaching a five day camp for young actors third week in July.... PLUS we have to plan our European vacation (September) .... I am buried in research....

I FINISHED 7 weeks, 6 days a week, phase 2, of the LEAN p90 x workout program...  I have lost 8 pounds, and almost 9 inches on my body since April 22nd.... WOW... THIS is "recovery" week... which means only one workout a day... and no resistance training.. but heck,  yoga x, which I did this am... man....that puppy is tough... I was sweating so heavily I went through a quart and a half of water...

I have recorded everything that goes into my mouth on this CC site, as well as a program I have .... which has HELPED TONS in terms of accountability... and I have faithfully written journals, on this thread and two others...

AND YOU KNOW SOMETHING.... IN HAVE NEEDED TO DO ALL OF THOSE THINGS in order to stay on track, and change these eating and thinking and exercise habits of mine for my own benefit... I, LIKE JODI, WANT TO THANK EVERYONE HERE FOR YOUR CONSTANCY AND YOUR STAYING ON THIS PROGRAM>>>>>I COULD NOT DO IT, NOR WOULD I WANT TO DO IT WITHOUT YOU!!!!!

I am with you Bonnie and Jodi. I am so thankful to have friends such as all of you on this thread that are there with a  shoulder if I need one, there if I need a pep talk, there if I need to rant,  there when I am happy. I couldn't have made it this far without all you dearies and I am thankful for each and every one of you.   I am glad to be home at my own home tonight. ma's sitter made it back about 11:30 pm.       We had a small rain tonight, not enough to really wet anything, I was out watering the slab at my mother in law's house, and her sitter's garden, when it began to thunder and sprinkle. I was so excited I just threw the hose  down and did a little happy dance in the rain.  It wasn't much but maybe my little RAIN DANCE will bring that 40% chance our way tomorrow. we sure need it.  good night everyone........  have a pleasant tomorrow.

Hey Bonnie...so nice to SEE you!  And the little piggy too

I'm going to try to embrace Jodi 2...I think you're right that I have to look within for my strength.  I tend to seek approval, advice & validation from others instead of just knowing I already possess what I need.

I did manage to get a good sweaty jog in yesterday.  I woke up early today, but didn't make it to the Wii for my workout.  I think I'll get it in later this afternoon.  We've been eating dinner a little later because it's so nice and light out.  This gives me time to work out around 5pm which is when I used to start getting hungry, so it's perfect because when I'm done exercising I'm not very hungry and I'm very thirsty!

Penny, glad to hear you are home.  I hope you get some more rain soon.  We've had a VERY rainy June...I think we're at 8 inches of rain for the month.  Today is a gorgeous day and we spent the entire morning at the park.  This afternoon I'm going to run errands (I've got a babysitter coming in an hour). 

Well gang, I'm going to take a litte rest before the sitter gets here.  I'm exhausted from spending the morning in the sun!  Have a great afternoon.

Hi everyone,

Penny, we are having the opposite here in NY with the rain.  It is raining at least every other day.

Martoon - glad to see you!  Congrats on the new flat!

Penny, Jodi, Bonnie, I agree with you that being part of this thread and getting to know everyone on it, is such a big help. Thanks to all!

leelee

Hi everyone!  Hope you are all doing great.  I have been lurking a lot, but not posting.  Kept hoping my weight would drop below 250 and stay there and I would post then.  Unfortunately it is hovering between 249 to 253.  Can't seem to stick below 250.  Very frustrating.  If everyone moves to the 240 club, I'll be stuck here by myself.

On a good note, the test that I thought for sure I had failed, I found out that I passed all three sections! 

Leelee, you are a dancing queen!  I am amazed.  And it sounds like so much fun.

Penny, we are having rain almost every day here in FL, but it does nothing to cool it down, just makes it steamy.  Wishing you and hubby good thoughts on his surgery and hoping for a quick recovery.

Martoon, congrats on the new place.  Don't let the neighbors worry you.  Exercise as much as you like!  Just be careful of the boredom eating, that's my worst fault.

Bonnie, your wonderful attitude is such a source of pleasure to me.  I love reading your posts for their postivity (is that a word?).

Jodi, congrats on the smaller jeans.  Now, that's an accomplishment!  And exercising 5 days in a row.  Go you!  Good luck at the inlaws house this weekend.

My stepson is coming to visit for the Fourth.  Hoping I don't give in and pig out while he's here.  But if so, it's just one weekend and I can get back on track.  But I am going to do my best to stick with my plan.  And exercise every day.

Hope everyone has a great evening.

Gracie

Good Morning Gang! Gracie, don't worry...you won't be here by yourself!  I refuse to leave this group.  I know how frustrating it can be, we all do.  So take comfort in the fact that you are NOT alone and be strong. 

What if instead of giving in this weekend every time you are about to eat something not on plan, instead you visualize yourself walking over your "bridge" that you've told us so much about.  That is such an accomplishment!  Let that help you stay strong.

I'm going to do the same thing.  I'm going to think of how I went from not being able to jog a mile to knocking out 5k in 40 minutes!  It's amazing what our bodies can do if we let them!

I'm also going to take Bonnie's advice and turn to Jodi 2 in times of weakness and ask her for a little help.  Hey, it can't hurt!