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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 have been trying to lose the same 100 pounds for 3 years. I joined calorie count over 2 years ago...and obviously, I suck at it...lol. I want to lose weight for my health. I want to lose weight to look better...for me and for my husband...and for my family...I am tired all the time...I am re-joining this group because I weigh 245 pounds...and I hate myself...I hate to look at myself...I hate to have others look at me...I hate that all my mom talks about is how much I weigh and how she doesn't want me to die...
I am 37 years old...I have been married for 3 1/2 years to a man I wish could give me the white picket fence I always wanted...lol...I have a son, 15, and 3 stepchildren, 21, 15, and 12...I have 4 dogs and 9 cats...I am currently unemployed...but babysitting a couple of little boys who are angels sometimes...and sometimes not...lol...
I love the computer...I love my animals...and I love to read...I will be starting to walk more...and I am going to count calories and stick to it...or maybe I will count points...I am going to decide in the morning when I know how many calories I get...lol...but I am determined to do something...and I will be right here beside all of you...every step of the way!!!
We can all succeed...we just need help, support, and guidance...:) And to find something good about every day!!
Hi tabby...so glad you came....I am back to where I started in January of last year...but that is okay...I am going to get there...we all are.
Hi,
Well, here I am again. I find it ammmazing that on the day I decide to start all over, your email is here waiting on me. It's just God at work. I am a Christian that has finally decided to give my weight issues over to God. I can't do it. Once I figure out that He is in control, and not me, the better off I will be.
I have been on Calorie Count for 3 years? I'm not even sure. My weight has been a roller coaster ride for all of my adult life. I wasn't thin "enough" as a teenager, I wasn't ever happy with my weight, even though I was thin. I just didn't know it. (if only I had had a crystal ball)
I am 41 years old, married to my absolute best friend. We have 2 wonderful children that I want to see graduate and have great lives. I want to be a good role model for my daughter. My son as well, but we all know how much girls need good role models.
I have issues with my mom, like tabby. However, my mother would NEVER say anything...it's the "looks" and all the telling me how "so and so" is, and all the talk about weight. yuck.
I am beginning by making small changes and moving more. (I don't move at all except work, etc...) I want to focus on making those numbers go down, but not get discouraged b/c I have so much to lose. I weighed in at 247 pounds this morning.
My goal is to see 243. Strange? Yes, but I haven't been under 244 in a few months, so that is goal number 1.
Thanks for sending me email. Although, I'm not sure how you had that email address.
welcome, onepoundatatime...it is terrific to have you here!
I misquoted my weight in my first post...I was 241 this morning when I weighed...so I updated all of my information on cc and I am ready to get started.
My biggest problem is waiting...I want to start today and see results today...lol...yes, I know that is not how it works...but in my mind, it should work that way...:)
So far today I have had an apple, a banana, and 16.9 ounces of water...I am hungry...but I figure I am going to have to be a little hungry between meals for this to work...I am not starving...and I will be eating a balanced lunch in about 30 minutes...I am babysitting 2 little boys...and I will be walking with the baby in the morning while the oldest is in preschool...so that will be some exercise and some good outside time for both of us...:)
Good luck on Day 1 for all of us!! I will check in several times a day...so feel free to write anytime...I will always have time to reply...:)
Welcome to one pound at a time...
I do not know how the group thing works yet...I sent an invite to all of the people I had on my friends list and that had me on theirs...and I told it to send it to new members...just so glad you are here at any rate.
Hi Tabby...well...I am so glad we are going to get this thing rolling...I certainly need the motivation to stay on track and to come on here to be with you guys.
I walked 2 miles with my husband and youngest son last night. Today I have not walked nay yet, just got home from work and have a list of things to do before going back to work tomorrow...but I know I can walk tomorrow at work.
Well, as more people come on, where do you want to see this group going...how should we describe ourselves...any thing you want to see happen here????
I had class tonight so no exercise...also had an afternoon dr appt to determine that I probably have carpal tunnel syndrome...so on anti-inflammatories for 6 weeks until I go back again...it stinks...and it aches all the time...plus I have major body aches constantly...I am going to make a dr appt with the family doctor I guess and see what else might be going on...
As for eating...I did well today...but could have eaten more...my daily goal is 1351...today I had 1115...but I am finished...had a salad for dinner and Diet Coke...had fruits and veggies...so I don't feel like I did badly today except for the snack of Candy Con I had a few minutes ago...:) But it was good...lol...
I think the group will just flow as it is supposed to...people will ask for what they want to see more of...and talk about...and we can all adjust accordingly...:)
I am glad we are all here...:)
Hey Ginny, Tabby, Onepound!! I'm here, I'm here!!! I've been slacking for a couple weeks now in trying to stay regularly on CC. September came and my consistency started to lack big time. D'oh!\
It's so great to hear from you again Ginny and wonderful to see you too again Tabby! How have you two been?
Now for the formalities 
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1. History with weight loss: I've always been heavy. As a little kid, as a young adult, as an adult. I do not know what it is like to ever be a non-obese weight. I'm proudly down 117 pounds right now!!! This IS absolutely the lowest weight I have been since oh...maybe 6th/7th grade?? Started at 287 and am now 170 +/-2 pounds at any given time.
2. History with Calorie Count: I've been here since 2/22/07
3. Reason for joining this group: I miss my 200 club friends!!! I hope to see more jump in here too!!
4. Some interesting details about yourself, such as your job, your family, your pets and your interests: I've been playing in the same decade (170's) since April and I keep doubting myself on being able to make it any further. I'm still trying but it is trying my patience. That is saying a lot for me too as I'm one determined chickadee!! Anyway...so it's me, my dh, my Lil'V (daughter) and our kitty Nimmy (Nimrod).
I'll come back in here tomorrow and do another post. It's getting late and I have to hit the sack. **yawn**
Ginny, so where are you and the family walking? I bet it's a beautifully scenic walk. Did you get a chance to walk last night? Do you have an idea of how much you want to get done in any given time period?
Tabby, how'd you do with your eating yesterday? If you were short on your cals overall yesterday and were hungry in the morning, can you sneak in a bowl of oatmeal or eggs or something so you're not so hungry in the morning? Sticking with eating good is so much harder when you're hungry. Heehee, I know that's the case with me!! Remember: Fiber and Protein are the most filling foods that keep you full the longest.
Onepound...small changes are my favorite way to go. It's easier to make a change when it is small enough to not upset your whole day but enough to make a difference. No goal is too strange, getting under 244 is completely respectable.
My goal is to see the 60's. I've been trying to see the 60's for a long while now and it isn't for lack of trying. I think I'm at a point where my body is telling me to "Hold on, not so fast young lady!!" I started faltering in my willpower this month with keeping up with my exercises and food logging. I think it's a self sabatoge/self pity thing. I am mustering up what I have left and am trying to get back on the wagon on the road to losing...instead of the one that is taking me in circles. My ultimate goal is to see 145. I'm not that far anymore either but this last leg of my journey is my hardest.
I think we can all achieve what we set our minds to but I also think it's the support we give each other that will help us through and to our goals.
What did you do today to help you to your goal? Me? I ate my oatmeal.
Val...so so so good to see you!!!!
As far as the calories for yesterday...I snuck in the middle of the night, had a Dolly Madison Zinger and 1/2 cup of 2% milk...so it took my calories up a little...surprisingly, I was not too hungry this morning...
The little boy I babysit for took a nice walk this morning to the bank and Dollar General...was a 77 minute walk...and we are getting ready to walk up to get his brother from preschool...I have had 2 apples and a banana today...and I bought some lemonheads for when I just want something to put in my mouth...10 pieces for 50 calories...works for me...:)
I feel good, so far...I am in the middle of Day 2 and I have no need to cheat...so this is good...I am not depriving myself of anything (hence the Zinger) though I also know I have a serious middle of the night need for sugar...lol (hence the Zinger)...lol
I know that Ginny's walks are much more scenic than mine...all that land...I bet it is beautiful to just walk it and look at everything...
What has been going on in your world, Val?
How was yesterday, Ginny?
How are things going, Onepound?
Great job on the walk!! 77 minutes, WOW!! That must've really worn out the little guy. Hard candies is a good way to keep your mouth occupied. I do that too. I like lemonheads but I usually will eat Altoids (orange or raspberry flavor) or sometimes Lifesaver Sours.
My world has been good. My lil'V is now in 1st grade and I think she is loving the independence that comes with being in school all day long. I really hope that doesn't wear off anytime soon. Hubby is taking a two night a week class. This is probably one of the harder, more intense classes he has taken. I am very proud of how far he has come since we've met. I mostly just plug away at keeping both of them happy. I'm glad they have (for the most part) have come to terms with all that is involved with my weight loss journey. Hubby tries to get on board but hasn't fully come to that stage yet. He does try though and that is what counts!
We walked another 45 minutes picking his brother up from school...lol...a little slower on the way home...because 3 year old feet don't walk as fast as 37 year old feet...lol...but still a good walk...now I have to figure out how to eat 1700 calories...only at 529 or so for the day so far...lol...and that includes my salad for lunch...
As for the hard candy...I chose lemonheads only because they did not have anything else...I like them...but I like Crystal Light hard candy more...so I will get some of that tonight to have on hand...
Doesn't seem possible for her to be in first grade...but they grow up so fast. I am sure she is enjoying every minute of it. Mine are both sophomores this year...seems unreal...and the youngest is in 7th grade and playing volleyball. She loves it. My son is involved in athletic training at the high school...and my stepdaughter plays softball...so they each have their own thing to make them happy.
My hubby is not at all interested in my weight loss...no support...no negativity...he just does not care...lol...it is tough sometimes...I don't have that white picket fence marriage I looked for for so many years...but he is a good guy...I Just have to change my views on everything to fit reality...:)
Hi guys...I am doing great this evening. I am so excited to see Val here too.
I didn't get to walk yesterday or today but am not worried. I did get to go on a date with my husband tonight...I wish that I had time to tell you all everything but no time tonight. We just got home and have to clean everyone's lunch stuff and get ready for tomorrow.
I am so happy to see you here...thank you for coming on.
Okay...Day 3...I don't think I have ever made it successfully to Day 3 before...:) The baby and I just finished a 58 minute walk...I am not sure how far I have walked the last 2 days but I am going to drive it later and see the actual mileage...
Last night I finished my day with 1052 calories...I know...I know...it is not enough...I am not going to make a habit of it...and I did not mean to stay so low...I ate, though...2 apples...1 banana...20 grapes...2 salads with ham, croutons, bacon bits, cheese, cucmbers...55 goldfish crackers...10 lemonheads...:) So I did not starve myself...I just could not find anything in the house to fill the extra calories that I thought were worth spending the calories to eat it...I could have had candy, cookies, etc...but those are empty calories...and once I started, I might not have been able to stop...so today will be better...
I had a banana and some water so far this morning...I am having Subway for dinner...it is already calculated so I know what I have left for the day...I already had my walk...so I feel good...
I was down 2 pounds this morning from Monday morning...I know it is water weight but it still felt good to see it on the scale...:)
How is everyone else doing?
The date sounds wonderful, ginny...can't wait to hear about it...
How is today going, Val?
Onepound? You still with us? How is it going? Check in...even if things are not terrific...that is what we are for...:)
Don't forget...today might not hold a food success...but there is always something to be grateful for...:) Now I need to put that idea in to my own life...lol
Ooh, a date?? With hubby?? How romantic. Can't wait to read about it Ginny!
Tabby, from the sounds of it you could've had something with protein to round out your day. But if you weren't hungry, you weren't hungry. I would've had a hard time stopping had I started with the sweets too. They're so hard to stop eating. That was a smart move to avoid them altogether. Congrats on that food success!!
Um...I ended up eating maintanence yesterday. I had a taco dish for lunch. Luckily the restaurant has their nutritional values online so I was able to pin down cals fairly precisely. Then, I had already planned on making chili for dinner. How can you make chili and NOT eat any. I know I can't. Hence, eating maintanence. I did exercise though, so it wasn't a total indulgence.
Tabby...you can always go to www.mapmyrun.com to figure out your walking distances. It's very easy to use and it's a free site!! I use it all the time to map out my routes. It also helps me know how to log my walking and running here on CC.
Okay...so to catch you up on as much as possible.
Last summer I was doing so good...even got down to 225. Then I got pregnant...and the whole thing with the miscarriage happened...and then you know my dad died...the 27th of September. Well, things were survivable...I did gain a few pounds with the pregnancy sickness and then emotional eating with my dad. His funeral was in November which meant a trip to Vegas, etc...I was trying to stay on track...The end of November we put Trevor in the school BOCES which is a 4 hour drive from here. Boy that was hard...but I think it was for the better. Well, with all the stress, I just couldn't put up with Jay anymore. I started telling the kid's counselor aobut what he was doing all the time...how I felt like I was his proverbial punching bag (not literally)...and she explained to me that he was verbally abusing me. Christmas came and went and I was barely functioning. In January I just quit. I told Jay that he had to stop. Well that worked for while...but I was still drowning...so I kept eating...I got the flu in January...I have not had the flu since I was 4 months old. I hurt my ankle and could not walk...I was a mess...once I was over the flu I still couldn't walk. I was feeling sick every day...eating everything I could to get rid of the nausea...this went on till June...My ankle finally healed and I started focusing on me...that I could live without Jay and his antics.
6 weeks and 2 days ago I kicked him out. I told him one of us had to go....well while trying to hook up a trailer to pack my stuff in in case I need to find some where else to stay, I let go of the jack and the handle came up and hit me in the face. I ended up with a 2 inch cut across my cheek that looks like someone took a hatchet to my face...So I thought life really sucked then...;0)
Well, he got a clue that I was serious and now has moved back in and wants to get help and make our marriage better. So...to end this long drawn out ramble...
We are taking a marriage class each tuesday night. We go to the class and learn something new and then go out to eat and practice that new thing. Last week we missed but get to make it up this week. Last night was about communication...actually listening to your partner instead of ordering them around etc. We only ate hoagies and fries but it was nice to sit there and really talk which is something we haven't done much the past couple of years.
So, that was my date. It was cool and we get to make up last weeks and still have 7 more classes/dates to do...
The other day I weighed 275 which means I gained back 50 lbs in the past 18 months...yeah...but this morning I was down 3 to 272. I need to keep coming on here and I need to be able to talk to you all and to listen to how you are doing it all.
SsssssOOOoo......that is why I came back on CC and why I contacted you and why I will try to keep coming on here every chance I get. I am working now because I told Jay I will not be stuck out here 36 miles from town dependent upon him and "stuck" or trapped with him, that I am capable of taking care of myself....I have now made a list of goals for myself and of things I wish to get for myself...and I am going to reach those goals...
By the way, one of the things I did for myself this summer is that I got my motorcycle license. I have pruchased my own helmut and now keep reading the ads to find myself a bike. And...I started taking basket weaving courses and have made 2 and a 1/2 baskets....still got to finish the third;-)
Well...I am off today and going to town to go shopping. I am so glad to see you guys here and can tell you that you all are life savers for sure...I thought about everyone on here so many times over the past 18 months and am so grateful to see some of you here now. Thank you.
Okay...I remember the pregnancy...and I figured as much about the miscarriage but you were gone and I was not going to ask anyone about it...I must have been gone while you were here and vice versa. First...I am sorry about the baby. I know it was a surprise...but you were excited about it. Second...sorry about your dad. I knew it was coming but you can still never fully prepare. How is Trevor doing in the new school? Is he still there? As for Jay...I had no idea there were problems...and it stinks...I don't blame you for finally having enough and telling him that one of you had to go...I am glad he is coming to his senses, though, and trying to work with you to work things out. The counseling and date idea sounds terrific. A good way to have a night out once a week...and get some much needed help from a professional. Good for you both for making the decision and sticking to it...but more good for Jay...he needs it more...:)
I have gained back everything I ever lost on here...in 2+ years...and then some...I was 241 on Monday morning...I was 239 this morning...I know it is water weight...but I will take it just the same...
I have missed you so much, ginny...you were here when I had troubles with Bobby...those couple of times we phoned...I am so glad we are back and can talk daily...and good for you for getting a job and getting out and doing something for YOU...
Things are not great here, marriage wise. Steve and I have grown seriously apart in the last couple of years...only he does not seem to be bothered by it. He is emotionally abusive...but he doesn't see it and every time I try to talk about it, he gets mad and ignores me...he can sit in front of me and close his eyes like I am not even talking...so it does not good to talk...I asked for counseling...he refuses and says that we don't have a problem...he says things will get better but I don't know when...then earlier this year, he was talking sexually on the computer to my sister...I was told about it but he denied it every time I asked about it...and my sister lies so much that I did not know what to believe...then he admitted that he had done it...told me he thought it might get him in the mood to want to be intimate with me...I told him that was definitely not the way to do it...lol...so now I don't trust him...and he doesn't see it as cheating...on top of it, my stepdaughter started spending time with my sister...there were unfounded allegations of rape...and they plotted and planned to destroy my marriage...and almost succeeded...I still am not sure this is where I want to be...but we are in debt...I want to keep Bobby in the same school system...I have too many animals...not enough money to rent or buy on my own right now...and currently unemployed...so I am unhappy and just trying to get back to CC for me...I am taking classes, though, for the tax season...I worked for H&R Block last year and I loved it...so I am taking classes to make sure I have enough re-hire hours for this year...:)
Okay...enough rambling for me...just having one of those days, I guess...
Thanks for being here!
Wow Ginny!! I also knew about most of what you mentioned but not about Jay. I always knew you were strong, good for you for putting your foot down. I'm also glad that you two are trying to work it out; that he's onboard with trying! The classes and dates do sound like a great way to open up the relationship to different areas that need attention. How is Trevor and the new school? How was his adjustment period? How's your face? If that was only 6 weeks ago you probably still have some tenderness there. That skin is so delicate!
And Tabby...it sounds like you have also been going through a lot of stresses! Oh no! I don't know if I could trust after that either. That is hard. Hopefully working during tax season can get you started on your path to independance.
There really hasn't been a whole lot going on over here with me. We got new windows for our entire house this spring. They were sorely needed. That set us back a bit (because we don't want to take a loan if we can avoid it) which meant no family vacation. We also knocked out a wall in our house that separated our kitchen and dining room. Dh and the neighbor did all the work so it didn't put us too much further back. The house is slowly coming along. My girl is doing good in school academically speaking. She was having a bit of a bullying problem the first couple weeks of school. SHE was being the bully! She is going through a phase I think where she is testing her limits; in school and at home. I did mention this to the teacher when it was brought to my attention and assured her that I will try my best to fix it.
As for my weight loss, eh. Like I mentioned before I've been pretty much on a plateau since April. I hit 179 the first Friday in April and am currently at 170, give or take. I have tried so many different things to break the plateau and I'm rewarded with maybe 1 pound. I started to fall off the wagon this month. I'm trying to get back on but I'm a bit discouraged. I even stepped up my walking speed....Ginny! Remember at the end of the year I was trying to get to 3.5mph? Well, I can actually jog now. I call it wogging because I'll slow to a walk here and there. Last night I was able to jog/wog 2 miles in 23 minutes!! That's my fastest. AND I still haven't lost weight. I'm coming so far physically but the scale nor the tape measure are budging much.
It's the end of my work day so I have to log out. I'll try to come on later tonight again. If not, I'll come in tomorrow!!!
Well, Tabby, I don't even know what to say...I don't know that I could trust him either...and yet you are in the same boat I was in of feeling trapped there with "no" way out...but I think you are on to a good start for a plan. WOrking again during tax season will make you feel better, knowing you are not toataly dependent upon him. It lets you make decisions differently. If you were not financially beholden, you would look at the things he does differently. Then you could know if you can hang with it or not. Rocking his world when you can "hang" by yourself will let you know if your marriage will work or not. But right now it is too scary and It was too scary for me for too long. Now I feel so much better working and know that I can "hang" on my own if I need to.
Being in debt will further make you feel stressed. I wish I could peer into your world and see if I would have suggestion for you or not. THis isn't a good place to lay things out on the table so I won't ask but just know that you can ask any question and we might be able to come up with an answer, Val and me...When I met Jay I was $37K in debt and that did not include the house. It took us 4 years but we worked hard and moving the debt around to find lower rates, working extra hours, and putting every dime on the cards....I went from eating out 5-6 nights a week to only 1 time each month...I thought I was going to "die" sometimes but then each month when it got lower and then lower it made me feel so much better...so, you decide what you can share, here or maybe by phone or email, and we will try to help you out...
On the up side...if you were to take the classes again with H&R and can show the experience you are gaining, could that possibly lead to a "regular" job (not seasonal) with a company that does accounting and tax stuff for businesses all year long? I don't remember where it is you live, sorry it has been so long since we talked, but are there any opportunities around there that you could start putting feelers out for now?
THe way I have done it was to get certified to substitute teach in town and then I also take care of 2 kids with down syndrome when I am not subbing. The flexibility allows me to still take care of my boys yet I know that I can make enough to pay the mortgage if nothing else...
SO, Trevor seems to enjoy going to school there and gets 100% of the attention that he needs there that I can not give him with Josh and the house and Jay. He turns 20 in March and will have then one more year there. I still don't know what we are going to do when he turns 21 but have at least a year and several months until that time to figure it out.
Val...I am so proud of you, your jogging and wogging. I wish I was there. Not yet...but at least I am coming on here and at least I can get it in my mind that you guys are here and I can do this...I keep thinking it is only 50 lbs...I can do this... I know my original goal had been 180 but I would be so happy to see that 225 again...
Well...I screwed up tonight. I had class...I had dinner planned...logged it...planned it...and screwed up. The girl I attend class with wanted Chinese and I caved. So I had General Tso's Chicken, fried rice and an eggroll. So...instead of a deficit of 809, I went over by almost 1000 calories. I am so upset with myself...but I am going to get right back up and be better tomorrow...no more feeling sorry for myself...no more giving in for another week and starting over...no more...at least I walked and I will walk more tomorrow!
Ginny...I am so glad that Trevor is enjoying the school...makes it easier on the rest of you for now that he is some place safe and being taken care of...I know what you mean about the debt...we are actually in the process of filing bankruptcy...it is not what we wanted to do but sometimes there are choices you have to make...hopefully this will help...maybe it will make our relationship better...I don't know anymore...thanks for letting me know it is possible to get out...of debt...of a bad relationship...of all the stress in general...
Val...the windows will make a huge difference...probably in heating/cooling bills...I know that just the few windows we replaced and a new front door helped our bills...and the warmth of the house in the winter...I am glad that Lil'V is enjoying school...imagine her being the bully...lol...I can picture it! I am glad she is settling in and things are getting more normal for her...:)
Time for bed for me...I will talk to you both tomorrow!!
Hi I am Kim and I am trying to get back into this. To make a long story short I have done horrible over the summer and struggling. I am back to 183 and can't seem to get the motivation to get moving.
I am working some pretty crazy hours at work and that isn't helping any but I need to quit making excuses. I do have an interview for a different position at work today and it will have different stresses but maybe I can work a more normal schedule.
Right now I decided to work on getting my eating under control again and getting things done around here before I go back to the gym. I miss the support from my friends but I just don't seem to make it on here enough.
I am glad to here from a few of you.
Ginny I have had 3 miscarriages and they do take a lot out of you. My husband was never supportive during any of them and I was left to deal with them on my own. I had left him and about 8 months later we got back together. We had more problems a few years later and we tried marriage counseling for awhile but he wouldn't go anymore. It has been 10 years almost now and we do have better communication and we don't argue as much. I wish you the best and I hope that things will work in the end.
Val you are looking so good and I have gained quite abit over the summer and I am slowly taking a little of it off. I am not going to be 250 ever again and I will make this work.
Tabby I know what it is like to be in an unhappy marriage. Mine has improved greatly. I want you to know that I had always stayed for my daughter but I was destroying her too. I believe that when I left him and he was forced to look at his problems too it was a turning point for him. I worked at a day care at the time and wasn't making very much but I showed him that I could make it on my own without him and I think that scared him. We had a another very rough time a few years ago and went to conseling. I am much happier today and the emotional abuse is not good for you. I know. I hope that the two of you can work through your problems and can be happy and I will pray for you.
I work a 6 pm- 6:30 am today and I couldn't sleep very well so I am off to get a few things done around here. The sooner I get them done the faster I can get back to the gym.
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