LWatson
I Still Do!!!!
- Joined
- Apr 23, 2009
I'm jumping with you... that is SOOOO great!! Congratulations!! How did you do it? Way to go!
Working my butt off lmao at the gym, cutting out a lot of sugar, fatty foods, refined foods, etc.
I'm jumping with you... that is SOOOO great!! Congratulations!! How did you do it? Way to go!
Great job!!! Keep up the good work.Who wants to jump up and down w/ me??? I went from a size 18 last fall to a size 11, and still have like 2months b4 hubby comes home (2.5 till we go to disney!!!) I havent been a size 11 since b4 I had kids 4 years ago!!!!
Who wants to jump up and down w/ me??? I went from a size 18 last fall to a size 11, and still have like 2months b4 hubby comes home (2.5 till we go to disney!!!) I havent been a size 11 since b4 I had kids 4 years ago!!!!
Alright haven;t slowed down till now been busy with dance starting and then this week actaully Wednesday we lost 4 great friends in the DH's unit in a helicopter crash so between fixes meals for the families who lost, drink with the DH to drown some sadness, and BBQ with the other families in the unit what they call "Drinks to the Boys" I have had a BAD Diet and all around week. Need a big push to get back I was doing great ... but Jack and Coke has got me back on sodas....
Congrats to all doing well way to go LW....
"Today we lose a friend and gain an angel"
Alright haven;t slowed down till now been busy with dance starting and then this week actaully Wednesday we lost 4 great friends in the DH's unit in a helicopter crash so between fixes meals for the families who lost, drink with the DH to drown some sadness, and BBQ with the other families in the unit what they call "Drinks to the Boys" I have had a BAD Diet and all around week. Need a big push to get back I was doing great ... but Jack and Coke has got me back on sodas....
Congrats to all doing well way to go LW....
"Today we lose a friend and gain an angel"
I've been working on it for 2 weeks, and have lost 10 pounds! 80 days left before my trip, and 22 pounds left to go to make my trip goal!
I am with you with meatballs, meatloaf & pasta & pizza. one thing I have modified is using ground chicken instead of beef for my meatballs, meatloaf and mexican recipes. They taste just as good and I am saving my heart & calories since chicken or ground breast of turkey are so low in fat. try it once you will all love it.Hi everyone. I've been reading this thread off and on for a bit and am coming out of my lurking shadows to join.
DH and I just got back from WDW and boy did I splurge on everything in sight! There was no holding me back. I'm really in trouble now.
A bit of background on me. I have an 18 month old son who I gained a fair amount of weight with (healthy, I would say). Prior to getting pregnant, I had lost a good amount of weight, and was at my all time lowest weight as an adult. I lost all but 5 pounds of the baby weight within 6 months of having him - lots of running and salads, etc. Then the recession really hit, my job got super stressful (I work in the auto industry, along with more than half of my family) and I started to get depressed and anxious about both my work and personal life. BAM! My weight is back up where it was before I lost weight prior to pregnancy.... I had no motivation, let alone time, to devote to working out and of course, pizza is my comfort food, along with wine, margaritas, martini's, pasta, and mexican food....
Things have finally been starting to look up and I feel ready to work at losing this weight again. I don't think other people (those who haven't tried to lose weight like we do) understand how much focus and energy it takes to stay committed long enough to actually lose weight. But I've been feeling super unhealthy lately, just blah energy and yuck from the bad food and absolutely nothing in my closet fits... So here I am, joining you guys.
For me, counting calories and working out is what works for me. Also low-carb (but still reaching the appropriate amount of caloric intake). I have a formula that I've been using for years about how many calories I need to have to maintain (or lose) if anyone is interesed I can share. Unless I'm writing down what I eat though, I cheat. I also try to figure out what my obstacles are going to be ahead of time and plan what to do to get through them. But now I'm faced with one I've never dealt with before.... feeding a toddler!
I can't cook my low-cal, low-carb meals for him! He's just starting to eat people food, and has few teeth. He LOVES pasta, meatballs, meatloaf, etc. Fortunately for me, he also loves vegetables, like me, so we do get that each meal. But I am a chicken and vegetable type of dieter... how will I get around this and still cook for him? There's no way he can chew chicken yet... Any suggestions would be appreciated.
My goal is 15 pounds by our December trip, 20 would be amazing and my goal weight to maintain forever. But I'll "settle" for 15 (which is where I was pre-baby). I also really need to do this so I can start trying for another baby sometime next year (maybe).
Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you but both my hubbie & I are going for treatment, me for bladder cancer & hubbie Kidney cancer. Slowing down now so i am going to try the upper body weights and cutting calories especially carbs. I realy want to be more flexible and thinner for my Christmas trip. Thanks for the suggestions and encouragement.Are you able to work out in a pool? Or I know someone who is disabled (my grandmother) that has a bad knee and a hard time walking and she does a lot of upper body weights. I know it may not sound very helpful, but she lost around 60 lbs so far (began working out spring '08). She is also eating better and does as much "walking" in the pool as possible. She has built up muscle in her arms and upper body and that allows her to burn more calories. As a bonus, since she has been losing weight, it is less pressure on her knee and she is able to walk more than before (still not a lot but a significant improvement). I would ask your doctor if they could recommend any exercises that you could try that would not upset your disability. Hope that helps and good luck!
I do hear what you are saying. I feel the same way. It is not there anymore, but I just said I am gonna try so I will. How are you doing?Hi Guys! I am back! Planning for my Dec. trip. Since I didn't get the weight off for the May trip, I am going to shoot for the Dec. trip! I can just see me by the volcano pool at the Poly without the use of a blanket coverup! Or at least needing one! My problem is the motivation. I can't seem to find it. I have reached deep inside and it just isn't there! Nope, not there! Don't know where it went! If talking would get it back, hey, it would be right by my side! But I don't see it there either!
One issue I have is with candy! Love my sweets. Offices on both sides of me have it setting out! It calls my name all day long! I literally hear it, I swear I do! Naturally, these two women are the thinnest in the office. That's because we fluffly people are eating the stuff!
The sad part is, while I was pushing and doing WW, my DH was also losing. He lost about 30 pounds and was looking great. Swimming every day. I don't swim. Can't. Don't know how. Sink like a rock. Fat doesn't always float. Since I have slipped back into old patterns, so has he. Found a receipt in his pocket when I did laundry from Burger King: Double whopper with Cheese and large fry. So, my failure has a negative impact on him also.
Well, tomorrow is another day. I am back on the wagon, so to speak. Wish me well.
I do hear what you are saying. I feel the same way. It is not there anymore, but I just said I am gonna try so I will. How are you doing?