The Spring Weight Loss & Fitness Thread!

Aha! I'm attempting to lose weight and thin out my tummy, but its hard cause i think i may just be the laziest person existence and i loooove sweets. But i've been trying to remember to stay positive and not beat myself up over every single thing. I'm trying to start eating healthier and learn portion control and exercise more (yoga/pilates/and some cardio). But gaaah, i'm really sick of having body image issues. =\

 

I lost 5 pounds last week from stress, no time to eat and lack of sleep but I feel and look like crap so I hopped back on the healthy bandwagon starting this morning.

 

*drumroll please*






200 pounds, as of this morning! (To refresh: starting weight in late Dec. was 238) I feel quite lovely, still have a long way to go, but having come this far feels damn good. Already I'm easier to maneuver around tight spots and my belly and ass get in the way less. I must admit though, I'm really hurrying myself on the next ten pounds or so... since my weight fluctuates from day to day, and I REALLY don't want to see it go up again from here. I figure once I'm down a little more I won't have to worry about being over 200 anymore....

 

200!! Wow hummblebee, awesome job! That means you've lost...16% of your body! That's really great.

 

That sounds incredibly healthy and good for the body.

As for me, if anyone read my post from the 15th I stated that I've decided to drop down to 1400 calories a day. WELL, its turned out to be WAY harder than I thought it would be. Could 200 calories really make that much of a difference? Apparently so. I've been eating the same type of foods that I always do, yet the 200 calorie decrease has really been evident; I just don't feel satisfied. I'm probably going to go back up to 1600 because I want a program I can actually stick to without being hungry all the time. We'll see. Overall I'm feeling great about everything and the scale is now showing me as 149! Woohoo, so nice to be back in the 40's!

 

Great.... And yeah, espiecially if you excercise, 1400 calories might not be enough.

 

I lost another pound in a half this week! I haven't been trying so it was a total suprise. I was sure I gained all of my weight I lost from the previous week back. I think it's from dance offs at work . We're all obsessed with this new salsa and maranga video I got for all of my sites and even when the kids aren't there we just compete against each other. I actually woke up sore yesterday morning from it! But I thought for sure all the kiddie junk food I've been eating suring the week would catch up with me. I do need to eat healthier though because I feel tired and know I'm not taking good care of myself. I started smoking again too. Only 2 packs a week but still ): I wish I could stop. I keep promising myself I will after class is over next month.

 

Congrats

I've been kinda afraid to step on the scale this week because I spent half of the weef off track but tomorrow I will.

And I have the same problem with smoking. Friday is my quit day again.

 

ok... no laughing at me. my weight is out of control for me. it has recently made me lazy and i am so depressed that i keep eating. uck. i'm ready to stop and change. here goes...
I'm 5'3
175 pounds (my weight is the same as I was when I was 9 months pregnant! eek!)
I'd like to be 120-130 range, or whatever makes me comfortable and healthy.
I feel like such a chunk-a-saurus and I dont know where to begin. *sigh*
My heaviest ever was 180. I need to make changes. big time.
I took pictures in my underwear today to see how bad it really is and I am shocked. Maybe in denial. when I lose some and look better I might be ok sharing them but right now I am too embarrassed. I've been embarrassed to leave the house even lately. I don't like hanging out with people. I hate this.

 

Hey Earthy Mama! No one here is going to laugh at you, this is a place for support. You've made the first big step in change by wanting it. The best of luck to you in getting motivated.

 

I had kind of a shitty few days where my boyfriend and I almost broke up and I just didn't really care about anything, including counting my calories eating healthfully. I know this was a mistake, as I shouldn't sacrifice my health and goals just because I'm upset about something else. Anyway, things are fine now and now I'm back on track. I only have about 5 weeks left until I want to reach my goal, so I damn well better be back on track!

I think a good idea for this thread would be for everyone to post their weekly goals. Small goals lead to BIG accomplishment over time. I probably should have started this Sunday or Monday, but I'll fix that next week.

OK, so my goal is to have a perfect week--meaning eating no more than 1600 calories daily and getting exercise every day.

 

If I could just replicate what I did today for a month I'd be in such better shape! My diet was good, I drank a ton of water, and I stayed active all day. To satisfy my sweet tooth I bought a bag of Werther's hard candy, one piece being just 20 calories. It has really helped subdue my temptation to make cinnamon-sugar toast. I tried to eat protein throughout the day (teriyaki chicken, peanut butter, extra-lean turkey burger) and I'm impressed with how much more satisfied I feel than usual.

My goals for this week are to continue filling my diet with protein and non-starchy vegetables, and to just stay positive and motivated.

 

my goal this week is to continue what I'm doing and not give up this time. I usually give up excersizing(sp?) after a week or two. I have NOT touched any caffiene except a cup of tea here and there (with splenda) so thats HUGE for me as well. I am also trying nutri-system... it should be here in 6-10 days... anyone ever try it before? I'm sure it all tastes like cardboard.

 

I'm not much of a fan of pre-packaged foods since they're usually loaded with sodium and preservatives, but I will say that I have heard pretty good things about NutriSystem. It's one of the more affordable food delivery options, coming in at about $10 a day. It's a good option for learning what a proper portion size is. I hope it works for you and that you like the food, Earthy Mama.

 

193-194, this morning. But I feel I can't really take credit for the last couple pounds... i've been ill/hormonal/distracted/totally screwed for the last few days (it's been hectic and screwed up, and to top everything off now my van's broke down 20 miles from home...) and my appetite has been worse than non-existant for a couple days. The few bites of fruit I've managed to swallow have not gone down well. I'm staying hydrated, though, and I think drinking green tea has helped to sustain me. Maybe today I will be able to eat something.

 

Ooh that doesn't sound too pleasant hummblebee. Are you feeling better today?

 

OHH YAY I got a Gym Membership to the gym that Cape Fear Valley Hospital owns and have been going every day.... Running a mile or so, the lifting weights at the ab crunchy machine.......... doing some time on the step machine every other day and spinning a bit too.... I feel soooo much better working out........ and the gym motivates me, being at home by myself I can not get motivated =) and the kids go tues and thurs for tiny totz aerobics and Lilly goes swimming friday nights!!

 

Cool FunkyPhresh, that sounds like a great situation! I hear you about not being able to get motivated at home--I find it so much easier to get exercise when I'm out and about. Which reminds me, I REALLY need to go on a good hike this week!

 

i so want a gym membership, working out at the gym is so fun and so much easier than trying to wrok out at home, yeah i am so not motivated when at home but in a gym setting i totally kick ass
and also elle, i just gotta say this..you still think you need to loose weight? i want to punch you in your skinny blonde pretty face! you're gorgeous, i really don't think you need to put so much pressure on yourself to loose non existant "extra" weight
i mean this in a kind way, underneath the whole punch you in the face thing...