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Welcome to the Group
1. History with weight loss:
2. History with Calorie Count:
3. Reason for joining this group:
4. Some interesting details about yourself, such as your job, your family, your pets and your interests:
And now just go ahead and make that first post!
I've always been a 'health nut' hehe.
I have no fantastic story of losing hundreds of pounds. :)
Since I just paid attention to my weight, and whenever it got a bit higher I ate less.
But recently, being almost 65 years old, I did notice following this program didn't seem to be working. My size 32 pants were too tight to wear. :(
In fact I had to wear up to size 34 at times. Since I've found a major part of a solution to acid reflux was to MAKE SURE my belt wasn't too tight.
So, since I've been tracking my diet, calories, fitness with BalanceLog, a program for me Palm PDA, I reduced my calories by 200 to 600 calories a day, for about 4 months.
Well, it worked, and I was happy to see that being 65 didn't AUTOMATICALLY mean I would just get thicker around the middle, and have NO choice about it.
I'm back to wearing my size 32 wardrobe! :)
My weight was up to 165, now it's back to 154 Lb. and less than 14% body fat.
Since 1984, I have been weight training. Pretty intense for the first 4 years. Until I found that with my light to medium frame, I had met my 'genetic potential' andso now I work out with weights four times a week, and do moderate short term aerobic workouts. Short term because I think I have a leaky heart valve. Which I started to notice at about age 55, while playing racquetball, which I had played for 20 years. but no longer :p
oops, customer just drove up. .... hehe
Hello all -
I just recently turned 24 and have a very small frame - My weight has stayed between 111 and 115 lbs since i was a freshman in high school - It is difficult for me to feel very sexy and i usually cover myself up when i go out, and it tends to have a tremendous effect on my self-esteem- I am especially self-conscious about my arms and my small bust
I have decided to do something about it and have set a goal to gain at least 15 lbs in the next couple of months! I am quite tired of looking like a skeleton! Hopefully some of you may be having the same problem - I have no eating disorders- i've always been this way (I get it from my mother who is very tiny as well) and my weight hardly fluctuates at all.
I am new to this web site. I need to lose about 8 to 10 lbs. , or just maintain my current weight. I am 52yrs old and I weigh 162lbs. It looks like a good way to track calorie intake, and things like that. I enjoy excercise. But I also like to eat. Sometimes it is hard to find the right balance.
Hello there! I joined this site today as I need some help to maintain my current weight. I'm hoping monitoring my calorie intake is going to help me do this along with tips & support from people in the same situation.
18 months ago I was 180lbs and with healthy eating and excerise, I'm pretty chuffed to get to 122lbs. I just don't want to throw away all that hard work now!!! I have a serious sweet tooth though and cutting chocolate and cake out of my daily routine has been very hard. I have always played a lot of sport, mainly netball these days, and now power walk most days for about an hour as well.
A little about me I suppose - I'm 28 years old, currently single and working as an HR Adviser. I love travel, reading and music - watching live bands is the best!!
I just signed up for CC on Firday and truthfully found it online by fluke. I knew that something was up with my diet and calorie intake and I was looking for more information. Turns out that I am restriciting my calories and then binging when I feel like I have "ruined" a day by eating a cookie. I did a little reading a felt that maybe I should try this as a form of support.
I am 31 years old and I have two daughters (2 and a half and 10 months). After my first was born, I lost all of my baby weight and some. I was always slightly overweight throughout my teens and 20's, so I was super happy when I actually weighed 131. I am 5 foot 3 and for the first time had a healthy BMI. I became pregnant with my second daughter and started to slightly monitor my calories. I knew that I could lose the baby weight because I had done it before. So I lost all the bay weight and some again. My lowest weight has been 120 pounds. Of course I was happy and then the christmas season came. My problem is that I am a baker by hobby and have taken professional classes - so I am around goodies all the time. I also have a weakness for chocolate. I started to restrict my calories even further to compensate for the christmas calories. My "good" days definitely did not outweigh my "bad". I binged pretty much all christmas and felt terrible. I thought that I could get "control" back in January, but that didn't happen. I just kept binging. So after reading some information online, I have upped my calories for the last three days and I have to admit that I feel better. Would I trust myself with a box of Oreos right now? No, but I do feel hopeful. I find that I am learning alot about myself and emotions and would like to stay at a healthy weight. This morning I was about 122 pounds.
I also go to the gym 5 days per week and use my treadmill at home on the weekends. I am trying to teach myself that it is okay to have a day of rest.
I welcome all the advice and support that anyone has to offer and I applaude everyone's courage for talking about their weight loss successes, struggles and hope.
I am so freaked out and I think I must have a SEVERE SEVERE problem with my metabolism. I was severely underweight at 5 feet and 69 pounds. I was eating relatively well but walking 6 hours a day. I broke my hip and had to stop walking but my weight didn't change although while I was on crutches I may have lowered my food intake a little. I have literally put 15-20 pounds in about three months and it does not make any sense. I seem to continue to put on weight especially around my hips to where they are big even for how my body is right now. In the beginning of november I was 79 pounds then at the middle of december I was 91. I believe my metabolism is really screwed up and I want to do something about it. I am going to see a dietician soon. Any advice? I can provide more info if needed.
Well I'm not here to lose weight. I'm here to hopefully gain a few pounds. I was looking at old pictures last night. They were back from summer 2004 and all my friends look much younger and smaller than they do now. I, on the other hand, look exactly the same as I do now. A little less acne and a bit more facial hair but my height and weight are exactly the same. I've been aware that I haven't gained a pound in years but I didn't really realize how big a difference it was between me and all my friends. I just found this website tonight and I'm hoping it will help keep me on a diet. I joined this group because it was one of the suggestions.
It is me again. I am so scared and really in a bad situation. I want to try and correct whatever damage has been done. I am seeing a nutritionist monday and hopefully I am on my way to making a change in my life. I can accept not being rail thin anymore but things that are happening right now are not normal. I seem to be abnormally gaining and gaining especially in one are(around my hips and thighs). Like I said I put on 10 pounds in a month and my eating did not really change. It is like my metabolism has literally flipped out on me and I am SO SO SCARED. I am willing to do anything to help my metabolism even if it means I may gain weight before I lose a little. All I know that since I have gained this weight around my hips and thighs I am very sluggish and I don't move around as easily as I used to. I believe that my metabolism is in deep starvation mode.
Hi, I just literally joined Calorie Count.. looks like a great site. I'm currently 20 years old and in my second year of college. I've struggled with an eating disorder in high school.. dropping to 85lbs. However, seeing how disgusting I really looked made me want to get help. Getting to college I went up all the way to 125 (drinking,bad eating). Now, I've lost that all and am at 110lbs...feeling great, but would want to get to 105. I now exercise regularly; usually 4-5 times a week. I feel a lot better about myself but I will confess that I STILL obsess over food...its very difficult sometimes.. I eat very healthy but I know that I'm still not 100% in the right mind frame. Hopfully this site will help me see my calorie intake and understand the good/bad. If anyone else has been in the same boat as me please feel free to email me..I always am looking for a friend!
heey I'm Lina 19 years old, my current weight is 54kg i used to weight 60kg but then i had a bacteria in my stomac which made me lose around 9kg.. i want to regulate the way i eat because i gained 2kg from the snacks i eat, my biggest problem is that i cant controol my self and i'm too lazy to exercise! This is the first time i use any kind of program, and i did because i want to maintain my body shape and make it even better.. I'm a university student full time and i have 2 cats, including my family which is made up from 6 members!
I found this website and decided to sign in. I am an active female, have enjoyed years of competing in ultrarunning, xc skiing, etc. I think my greatest challenge has been maintaining a decent weight. I easily get underweight, and then it's an effort to get back on track. I have a busy job, and get into the habit of eating sporatically. I also love to exercise and have a hard time cutting back on my cardio (ie--running)Then, I just don't get enough calories to maintain. I get into a pattern of undereating, overeating....it's a bad habit, but hard to break. I just need to get motivated to get on a good track. Appraciate any imput anyone may have...motivation!!!
In early 2005, Jan or Feb. I began the process of eating right and getting more slender (I really like that word). I used CC to help me monitor calories and burn rate etc.
It took me 7 months, by July of 2005 I was 145 and a size 12. Just right for me.
Almost immediately began the little bit of gaining back ...maintaining at 145 to 147 by over and over gaining a pound or two and then working to lose it again.
After a few months it was 147 to 148.5 for months (size 12 is getting uncomfortable) ...then creeping up to 149 where I could not wear my celebration jeans (the ones I bought when i hit 145) I was not happy with this for many months, and finally after the holiday food fest this year I hit 152 and could see the writing on the wall. Fix this now or again be lost to the struggle till I have more weight on than I lost in the first place. That was just too daunting.
I have finally hit 146 again for the first time in years and I have only a pound to go before I have to do the work to maintain. I want to do it differently this time that is why I am joining this group.
I am an moderately active 58 yr. old woman, a visual artist (painting and drawing), I bike to my part-time day job 3 days a week and I hike for a few hours most weekends. I camp in the summer and kayak. My partner and my dog are both very active with me.
Hi.
I'm a new member and I had decided to join calorie count after using it to track my food stats for some time. I thought this would be useful because i tend to watch my eating habits. I hope to maintain my current weight of 125 pounds (at 5'8") so i thought this would be a great group to join and maybe recieve some guidance or tips. Im moderately active but i tend to gain/loose weight sporadically. So, If anyone would be so kind to give some advice, it would be appreciated.
HI I am a new member and joined calorie count to help me maintain my weight. I seem to have a hard time keeping weight on as I have a fast metabolism and am pretty active. Hopefully I can learn some new stuff here and meet some new people!! 
Thanks!!
Hi, I am a 60 year old retired dental hygienist. Weight has always been an issue with me. I've been up and down 20lbs. for years. Finally through eating more carefully and exercising a lot more I was down that 20lbs and kept it off for two years, until this last month. Between Christmas, losing my father and my cat of 17 years, and a trip to Mexico, I've gained a pouch. So, I need to get with the program again before I can't wear my clothes.
I joined this particular group looking for some advice and inspiration to start my program again. I'm mostly having a problem starting to exercise again. My fall back activity has always been walking but when its below zero and the sidewalks are icy it's not fun.
I've read that diet journaling really helps people both loose and maintain that loss. I chose this site since I can add my own recipes. I love to cook and often can't find an equivalent in the databases. With my health background, I'm very concerned about nutrition and love figuring out menus that pack in as many good nutrients as possible. I'm also trying to use more local and seasonable foods.
So.I guess I'm an emotional eater and if anyone would like to share how they deal with these issues I'd appreciate it.
Hi everyone.... Thanks for having me in the group!! I am trying to maintain my weight as I have a really high metabolism and have trouble keeping weight on. I am so glad I found this site!! It is very hard to calorie count with pen and paper and memory!!
I am 36 years old and I am an administrative assistant for an accounting firm. I love my job! I have 2 great daughters, 2 cats and 5 snakes! I love music and playing games on Pogo.com.
I am in a long term relationship and me and my BF love to ride our motorcycles and go on road trips. This summer we are planning to go to Deal's Gap, NC to ride the Tail of the Dragon. 318 curves in 11 miles!! Should be fun.
I have recently gone back to the gym and even when I cannot make it to the gym I make it a point to get in some sort of exercise.
Well, thanks again for having me! I am looking forward to learning some new stuff and meeting some new people.
Darlene
Hello there. I am just trying to figure out what I am doing as I have not used a forum like this before. Let me see if this posts, and I will tell you more soon!
Hello,
I am new to this Calorie Count, & I am hoping that there is someone out there who can help me. I am wanting to gain a little weight (presently about 100 lbs, 5'3") ... my goal is 110 lbs. Unfortunately I suffer severely with acid reflux ... apart from taking medication, I have to be extremely careful of what I eat. How is one able to gain weight when so many foods are a no-no? The last few days I have been eating smaller meals, but eating more often throughout the day, but the food is dull, plain & boring. Is there any hope!?
Doreen
Hey everyone!
My name's Russ, I'm a 29-year-old guy who just moved from North Carolina to New Orleans.
About six years ago I was 350 pounds; there's a *very long* version to the story, but the short one goes like this: I woke up six years ago and was just kind of done with my weight.
Next thing I know I switch from being a music critic to a food writer covering a busy restaurant scene. Throughout that whole experience I lost a total of about 240 pounds, including setback and reclaiming ground after my mom's death. I'm hovering between 175-180 nowadays.
And honestly, I found the "losing weight" bit to be the easy part. Figuring out what to do with myself after I lost the lifelong weight ... that I never gave much thought until I stopped recognizing myself in the mirror. It was actually scary to think about; kind of strange when you get what you want and it's scary to you, huh?
So I just kept challenging myself: I travel a lot (always finding a gym at overnight stops), left a bad work environment and went off on my own, ran a half-marathon, fell in love with New Orleans and moved there, came out and learned the ropes of dating ... whole lot of stuff.
I found so few people talk about life *after* weight loss -- I call it the "now what?" question -- that I started a web magazine about it. It's http://www.secondhelpingonline.com.
I'm mainly here to learn more about other folks's experiences beyond my own, contribute what I can, and be contributed to in turn.
Look forward to hanging out in here! Take care everyone!,
Best,
Russ
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