I want to be under 200 pounds...Anyone else??

[Cyndiu]

OK, my company has three floors in a 5 story building. My new thing is only walking up and down the stairs between department. Right now I'm on 2 and many of the employees I see are on 3 and 4, so I'm up and down at least once a day, but I'm not taking the elevator anymore! I'm not fast, but its Cyndi power not anything else. Someday my knees won't be quivering when I get to the 4th floor!

 

[Cyndiu]

I am tired of shopping at the plus size stores!! Usually I go in, pick out a bunch of cute things to try on, and leave with nothing because I hate the way everything looks. Or I buy an exact replica of something I already own.....like a t-shirt or khaki pants.

Lately, I've been lucky at Lane Bryant and the clothes have been fitting pretty good with dropping the 40 lbs., but I want low-rise jeans (not below the pelvic bones, but not Mom jeans either) and I want cute tops that can be tucked in if I want.

Tired of wearing plus-sized clothes! I want to fit in Misses sizes!!!

 

[disneymom3]

Hi, I want to be under 200 also. Heck, I want to weigh less than my husband. I'm 5'10 1/2, he's 5'9ish. I have about 30 to go to reach that goal. Then about 20 more to be finally happy with myself. I want to stop shopping at the plus size store. I want to like shopping for clothes again.

That's not too much to want is it?

So, am I cruel to hope DH does not lose weight so I can weigh less than him?? He is up to about 185 right now and has a def tummy on him. This is the first time in his life to ever have extra weight like this. He is rather undeticatedly working out at the Y too and I can already see a difference which is so annoying!!! Oh, I am not a nice wife. I am pretty sure I have never ever weighed less than him because even waaayyyy back in college when I was at my goal weight he was underweight from all the stress he was under at the time.

OK, my company has three floors in a 5 story building. My new thing is only walking up and down the stairs between department. Right now I'm on 2 and many of the employees I see are on 3 and 4, so I'm up and down at least once a day, but I'm not taking the elevator anymore! I'm not fast, but its Cyndi power not anything else. Someday my knees won't be quivering when I get to the 4th floor!

Good for you!! I started making myself go to Curves. Then I got addicted. Then DH started working all these late hours and I went out and signed us up at the Y. I now have a membership to both! Today, I worked out on this elliptical bike thing and was not pleased because I didn't feel I worked hard enough. THIS from a woman who used to hate to sweat! Just start small and you will move up.

Monymony-that is absolutely not too much to ask!! I am tired of shopping at the plus size stores!! Usually I go in, pick out a bunch of cute things to try on, and leave with nothing because I hate the way everything looks. Or I buy an exact replica of something I already own.....like a t-shirt or khaki pants.

Disneymom3-YAY!! You ran!! Go you!! Sometimes its not the numbers on the scale, but the other benefits that you appreciate, huh?
YAY, Again!!

Have a good day everyone!!

Thanks for the congrats!! It felt pretty good. I almost cried but then that would have kinda ruined the whole moment!

I so agree with the shopping thing. Ugh, I am sick of plus sized departments. What really gets me is that the prices are higher for basically the same thing. Ticks me off. AND I have been looking for a bathing suit that does not have a skirt so I can do water aerobics in it and I can NOT find one!! Very annoying.

 

[monymony3471]

I got through my day perfectly. Ate everything that was on the plan. Good portions and no cheating. I drink 9 glasses of water. Peed like crazy but I know that was flushing the bad away. After dinner my family, not just me and the baby, but all of us went for a good 30 minute walk. We actually talked and laughed and spent some good quality time together. My one son is pretty chubby for his age. My older son is the opposite and tall and skinny. Hoping he'll just build some muscle when walking.

They don't know it, we are surprising them with November's trip, but this is getting us ready for the parks. Every night we are to walk. I made it family law tonight at dinner. Hee Hee.

Doesn't it stink the prices we pay for clothes. I think it's just outrageous. That's why I live in t-shirts. You know, the big and baggy kind. Hides the tummy. At least I think it does.

I did buy some nice clothes for a trip I took with the girls to Cancun in May. I bought 3 v necks that are supposed to be form fitting, 2 blouses, the shear kind, a lounging outfit. The jacket was kind of short for me but I know that's the look. 2 cami's, a pair of orange pants that stop half way down at the calf, and one other shirt that is so cute, but I still need to lose 12 pounds for it to fit right. 2 skorts. I paid, are you ready for this, 459.00. At Lane Bryant. I justified it cause I never ever spend money like that on clothes. Ever in my life. Except when i was working and pregnant and needed maternity clothes. And that was 10 years ago. And I used those clothes with 3 pregnancies.

And my one big wish is to wear a 2 piece just once in my lifetime.

So, yea to me for getting through my first day. And yea to everyone else for your hard work and successes. Here's to tomorrow.

 

[Cyndiu]

And my one big wish is to wear a 2 piece just once in my lifetime.

I doubt I'll ever see that day, both pregnancies resulted in lots of stretch marks on the stomach.
I'll be happy in a one piece, if its below a size 16. After too many years in 20 and 22, a 14 would make me happy enough to cry. This years suit is an 18. It's a tiny bit tight (wedgie!!!), but by end of summer it's going to be just right. Next summer, 14 baby!

 

[blue_eyes5212]

Disneymom3,

I guess they think they have to charge for the extra material!!
My goal is to be able to wear a skirt with out it looking terrible. I carry most of my weight in my hips and skirts do not look good!!

 

[CinRell]

I doubt I'll ever see that day, both pregnancies resulted in lots of stretch marks on the stomach.
I'll be happy in a one piece, if its below a size 16. After too many years in 20 and 22, a 14 would make me happy enough to cry. This years suit is an 18. It's a tiny bit tight (wedgie!!!), but by end of summer it's going to be just right. Next summer, 14 baby!

I have no kids and I have a ton of streth marks that will never allow me to be in a 2 piece I'm in an 18 suit too which makes me happy because last year was 22/24. Bathing suits fit tighter than clothes tho.
A 14 sure would be nice!!!! My ultimate goal: size 12.

 

[o2bacelt]

I've finally gotten of my plateau and am down a pound, one baby step closer to my goal. YIPEE!

I'm in an 18W suit this year so I'm pretty happy with that, I had purchased a 20W suit a few weeks ago but I should have gotten the 18 but it'll work for going to water workouts. Next year I'd like to be a lot small, like to my goal weight but I'm just trying to focus on the little steps so that I don't disappoint myself or push too hard.

For some reason this time things seem to be coming together. At least we're eating better and we're doing things as a family, like going to the pool 3 to 4 times a week in addition to my workouts.

 

[Cyndiu]

Doing things with the family really helps. DH & I have been walking at the beach several evenings a week. Plus, DD & I walk around the mall together pretty routinely

That's the ticket for me, exercise. I'm a pretty lazy person normally and getting myself to exercise is really tough. I'd rather not, thank you!

 

[natenapril]

I have no kids and I have a ton of streth marks that will never allow me to be in a 2 piece I'm in an 18 suit too which makes me happy because last year was 22/24. Bathing suits fit tighter than clothes tho.
A 14 sure would be nice!!!! My ultimate goal: size 12.

My ultimate goal is a 12 too !!! Right now I am a 16(but I am 6 ft so that helps a little) so I have a way to go. I am tired of looking at all the cute clothes in my closet that I can no longer sqeeze into.
I took my DD to old navy this weekend and I would have loved to have been able to fit some of the clothers there

I started Walk away the pounds today and like it so far. I am realyy out of shape so doing the one mile video was a challenge for me. But I plan on keeping at it!!!

 

[blue_eyes5212]

Hi guys,
I'm needing a few encouraging words. I've been back at it for almost 2 full weeks and all I can think about is this food and that food! Am I the only one who can do good for a few weeks and then slips up?? My pattern is stick with it long enough to lose about 10 pounds...then I get hungry and pig out just long enough to gain 10! It's embarrassing to admit but that is what I usually do! I want this to be the time I overcome that and get to where I want to be!!

~Amanda~

 

[getnthinr]

Hi guys,
I'm needing a few encouraging words. Am I the only one who can do good for a few weeks and then slips up??

Oh, Amanda, don't be sad -- be encouraged! For anyone who has struggled with their weight, that pattern of on-again/off-again is all too familiar, but this time can be different! This time you don't need to gain it all back -- if you really need that treat, plan for it and enjoy it, feel great about your plan, and move on toward your goal. Or maybe you'll decide the food isn't worth it and you'd rather have a another type of treat -- a pedicure, or some aromatherapy soaps, or a new outfit (or whatever suits your taste and budget). But whatever you do, don't give up! Cravings are normal, and they will pass, but a healthy lifestyle is something we can feel great about FOREVER.

 

[goofyinohio]

I also would like to join the club.

I weighed in during the Superbowl and weighed in at over 3 bills (Almost 304). Now I had clothes and stuff on and had just pigged out, but still I started to get the sniffles. I realized that I had to change. That was back on February 5th. The next morning I weighed in at 296.5. I've been working hard, but not too hard and as of this morning I'm down 50 pounds (I know it can yo-yo by the day though). I want to be below 200 and I'm going to be. It may take me longer than I expected, but I'm going to stay at it and seeing everyone on here trying for the same goal gives me hope.

Thanks for this Thread!

 

[tbstein]

My birthday is Sept. 14th as well! My wedding is Sept. 2nd, Disneymoon is 9-16th, and we'll be at MNSSHP on the 15th. I can't wait for September!!!

I want to be at 199 as well

Alright! Let's hear it for Sept goals!

I was very excited when I stepped on the scale this morning, one day before my usual day, and was down 2 pounds from last WI. I am very excited, and really believe that I can be at 200 by Sept! We are not going on anything special but an overnight locally for my bd with hubby. Now, we are planning a big 25 year anniversary for Dec 2008. Our 25th is really Oct 6th of 2009, but son will be away at college then, and we don't want to leave our daughter, who will only be 13 then, alone. So we are going a few months early. I want to be at 180 by then. It really seems possible now!

Good luck to you, and have a great time planning your Disneymoon. I love planning! It is so much more fun with the kids helping out!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Hello all!

Lots of activity since I logged on last. I enjoy reading all of it.

I agree with getinthinr Amanda, we are only human in our failures. And it is human to fail. I have read on various posts to take a day every so often and just fall off the wagon. It is to help emotionally, and physically. With children, life, and love great food just goes along with it. If I fall off, I take a second walk for the day. The dog loves it, and it helps to keep me in line. I know it doesn't eliminate the fall, but it does help to remind me that it isn't a death sentence, just 'one of those days'.

Here's some good wishes, and great losses to you, and to all!

Off to take DD to her bithday bash! I know I will indulge in a small sliver of cake, because afterall, she only turns 10 once!

Wendy S

 

[BankerMom]

DW virgin here....yes I too have gone to the other side 2.. instead of 1..

We will be taking our first trip to DW in October with our 5 and 3 year old. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I love love love to scrapbook and can't wait to get great photos and put together a DW book. However when I see myself in pictures yuck I don't won't to exclude myself from the photos but I really don't like what I see.

I have 87 days to shed some pounds......count me in so I don't have to hide behind the characters when posing for pictures.

We can do it

 

[BankerMom]

Ok I just took my first step....I threw away my favorite breakfast treat...a blueberry cheese crossant from the local donut shop

Anyone with me? What can you give up today.

 

[lynr]

Hi all! Today I weighed in at 207.6 my goal is to be under 200 by the time we go to DW on August 17th. I hope I can make it. Please send me some PD.

Lyn

 

[goofyinohio]

Ok I just took my first step....I threw away my favorite breakfast treat...a blueberry cheese crossant from the local donut shop

Anyone with me? What can you give up today.

I gave up my french fries for a fruit cup at Chick Fil A. It wasn't easy. Love those waffle fries.

 

[BankerMom]

It is hard to give up favorite treats but my hips are happier. Keep up the great work.