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

[Cyndiu]

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!

Regardless of how long it takes, if the overall trend is down, you are doing well! 50 pounds is an enormous accomplishment and you should be so proud. Good for you! By this time next year, I'll bet you're below 200 for sure!

 

[Cyndiu]

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

Even if you aren't at goal, don't exclude yourself from pictures! I'm down 40 lbs so far and wanted to show a before picture to my co-workers. I couldn't find one single full body shot of myself. I'm always behind someone or something to hide. I didn't know that about myself, but now that I do I'm being careful not to hide from life. Regardless of my size, I'm part of my family and get to be in family pictures!

 

[Twinkles6892]

So, I didn't read the whole thread, but I would love to be in Wonderland, I didn't know, when I was there, and I'd ever really really want to weigh 199, lol.

 

[disneymom3]

Cyndiu--that is a great attitude and you are so right. My mom passed away in Feb and she was overweight my whole life. But the things I cherish most now are pictures of her holding my kids. I could not care less how many lbs she needed to shed, those pictures are priceless. I would be heartbroken if I didn't have them.

Amanda--you are not alone. I too sabotage myself after doing well for a period of time. It is hard and I think I have to work to understand why I do it. I handle delayed gratification very well in other areas of my life, but with weight loss I want to do it NOW. I know I need to get into WW and just join and do it and yet I haven't. I am doing awesome on excercise, but I am avoiding dealing with watching my intake. There is a fear there that I haven't identified but I know inside that I need to work it out.

I still have not dropped any lbs, but I am getting my workouts in and drinking water like crazy.

Banker--my giving it up item is regular pop. I have to keep reminding myself that I like iced tea with Sweet N Low in it and I bought a 12 pack of Diet Rite yesterday. And then of course, there is water. I did have a pepsi today, but will just move on from that and start over.

Goofy--a 50 lb loss is awesome. Wow!!

 

[misslissa]

I also seem to sabotage myself after I lose some weight. I pig out, gain it back and feel like I'll never get to goal. But, I am actually inspired by something that Dr. Phil has said...

The main point is that you get in a momentum... and the more bad stuff you eat, the more you think about eating it... and it snowballs. If you fall once, or even for 2 days... catch yourself and reverse the momentum.

Whenever I trip up, I think about giving up completely. I have started not to give into these few thoughts... and don't give up... just conciously decide that YOU WILL slip up, and when this happens, you will STOP it by continuing on the same healthy track.

It isn't what you do 10% of the time that matters, it is the other 90%!!! Pixy dust to all of you!

 

[blue_eyes5212]

I really love this thread! I am so glad I started it!! You all are the best!! I feel like you guys understand what I am going through!!

Disneymom3-I think that you and I combined would kick butt on losing weight. I can control my food but don't exercise consistantly, and you exercise and don't have the food part down yet. We make the perfect "dieter"!!

I don't know that I will lose this week as I have had a few slipups! But you guys have given me great advice that I am going to use this week to help keep me on track!!

 

[TomB'sWidow]

Hi Been awhile since I checked in here. last week I began to drink water, trying to give up soda and tea so far so good. I also finally went to the gym today after joining over three month's ago and it went really well.
I haven't changed eating yet I just love it so!! once I get these small changes down then I'll tackle that

 

[monymony3471]

Hi, sounds like everyone's having a good week so far. Keep it up.

3 days into this. I hate the beginning. I want to be 2 weeks into this already, because then I'll know I'm on a roll. It's the first few days that are hard. Didn't have to take any excedrine today. So the cleansing is working. I'm doing South Beach and the first 4/5 days are always hard through a cleansing. I just feel off so to speak.

But, I'm glad I'm here. I have so many nice images of me. I just want to get there. It helps that hubby is doing this with me. One less kind of dinner to make. (3 kids)

So, what do you all do? I run a day care in my home and I'm surrounded by food ALL DAY LONG. I don't partake in their stuff anymore, but man the temptations are there. You don't realize how much you just taste and what ever when you are constantly preparing it. I stop myself constantly.

Just curious what everyone does.

Keep working at your goals. Let's all celebrate together at the end!

 

[BankerMom]

Even if you aren't at goal, don't exclude yourself from pictures! I'm down 40 lbs so far and wanted to show a before picture to my co-workers. I couldn't find one single full body shot of myself. I'm always behind someone or something to hide. I didn't know that about myself, but now that I do I'm being careful not to hide from life. Regardless of my size, I'm part of my family and get to be in family pictures!

I totally agree with you. I do purposely take pictures of my self with my DS5 and DD3 even though I hate the size I am. My father passed away suddenly when I was fifteen. It has been over 20 years now and I hold onto the few photos I have of him so I understand how important it is for me to be those photos. I just want less of me in them.

 

[blue_eyes5212]

Hi, sounds like everyone's having a good week so far. Keep it up.

3 days into this. I hate the beginning. I want to be 2 weeks into this already, because then I'll know I'm on a roll. It's the first few days that are hard. Didn't have to take any excedrine today. So the cleansing is working. I'm doing South Beach and the first 4/5 days are always hard through a cleansing. I just feel off so to speak.

But, I'm glad I'm here. I have so many nice images of me. I just want to get there. It helps that hubby is doing this with me. One less kind of dinner to make. (3 kids)

So, what do you all do? I run a day care in my home and I'm surrounded by food ALL DAY LONG. I don't partake in their stuff anymore, but man the temptations are there. You don't realize how much you just taste and what ever when you are constantly preparing it. I stop myself constantly.

Just curious what everyone does.

Keep working at your goals. Let's all celebrate together at the end!

I work at a hospital doing registration which boils down to a group of women working together in an office and saying "Let's each bring a dish tomorrow and have potluck, or Let's order out (Mexican, Chinese, etc)" So that is a challenge! Not really my biggest challenge, but a challenge none the less. I usually do most of my eating at night. I get to thinking about ice cream and all sorts of bad things while I am home at night!!

Have a good day everyone!!

~Amanda~

 

[Cyndiu]

I'm Director of HR at my company. I work for a large group of Orthopaedic surgeons and we get food from drug and DME and surgical equipment sales reps all the time. Nearly everyday some rep is in with donuts, pastries, big lunches of italian food, etc. Everytime I go by the kitchen it seems to be full of food.

However, there are 5 of us from Administration that go to Weight Watchers every Thursday and we keep each other honest. Several weeks ago I was jonesing for chocolate and bought raisonets out of the machine. Within seconds of opening the bag someone was at my door asking what I was eating and why I had them!

I appreciate it though. One of the girls even does the rounds every morning to make sure we've all got our water.

 

[blue_eyes5212]

Well, It is Weigh In Day! I gained 0.2. That's ok cause it is not that much!! I'm trying to be optimistic about it. I think I'm retaining fluid due to a certain time of the month (sorry if there are any guys reading this ) My WW leader said that was probably it. So here is to a successful week!!!

~Amanda~

 

[tbstein]

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.

Oh my! I just don't know! In the last 6 months I have given up so much to go on a glueten free diet, but I know there is still something I can eliminate to help me.

Ok--here it goes!

I will give up real ice cream! I know it's a very important food group, at least that what my friend tells me, but I think I can give it up for the rest of the summer!

Alright, off to think great thoughts on my continuing to get healthy life!

Wendy S

 

[Cyndiu]

Weighed in today, down 2 lbs.!! That's the 1.4 I gained last week plus .6.

That's a total of 40.6 lbs! I'm so excited, I really didn't think I did well this week. So, 20.4 lbs to 199.

 

[tbstein]

Even if you aren't at goal, don't exclude yourself from pictures! I'm down 40 lbs so far and wanted to show a before picture to my co-workers. I couldn't find one single full body shot of myself. I'm always behind someone or something to hide. I didn't know that about myself, but now that I do I'm being careful not to hide from life. Regardless of my size, I'm part of my family and get to be in family pictures!

You know, I also don't have very many pictures of me full body, I am hiding, or sitting or the one taking the pictures. I hope that will change. I want to be in pictures, and know that it is ok!

Wendy S

 

[tbstein]

Hi, sounds like everyone's having a good week so far. Keep it up.

So, what do you all do? I run a day care in my home and I'm surrounded by food ALL DAY LONG. I don't partake in their stuff anymore, but man the temptations are there. You don't realize how much you just taste and what ever when you are constantly preparing it. I stop myself constantly.

Just curious what everyone does.

Keep working at your goals. Let's all celebrate together at the end!

I work as a senior manager at Burger King in West Michigan. Now, I am really surrounded by foods. I have done this for over 20 years, and really do not have a any issues about not eating the foods. I stay busy so not to feel hungry. When I do take a meal break, I eat as healthy as you can, with salads and grilled chicken breasts. It can be very hard some days, as those fries can call to you! I just tell all my employees I can't eat these things, and they keep me honest. But lately I have been traveling for the company to cover other senior managers on vacation for this summer, and their crew dont' know my habits. I just call my hubby as I go on break, and just chatting with him keeps eating the things I can. Thanks goodness for our soul mates!

Great WI Cyndiu!

Well, off to work off some excess bagage!

Wendy S

 

[tbstein]

.
Whenever I trip up, I think about giving up completely. I have started not to give into these few thoughts... and don't give up... just conciously decide that YOU WILL slip up, and when this happens, you will STOP it by continuing on the same healthy track.

It isn't what you do 10% of the time that matters, it is the other 90%!!! Pixy dust to all of you!

YES! Great words of wisdom and reality!

Wendy S

 

[MEG&MINNIE]

Hi All, I was wondering if I too could sign on to this board? I went out and bought a new digital scale 2 nites ago and it shows that I have to lose 25 lbs. to get down into the goal range. I have no reason to wait any longer and the summer is such a hard time for me . I work for the school dept. so I have the summers off and I LOVE to eat ice -cream almost "daily" during the summer . So hopefully if I check into this board daily ...it will keep me in line and on a diet !!! I'll start by weighing in on my new scale in the AM and check in again next week!!! Wish me luck

 

[Cyndiu]

Good Luck Meg&minnie!!! Check in frequently, it helps to remind yourself of what's important, especially when you start craving raisenets like I do...

 

[disneynewbee]

Can I join? I've been reading the posts and finally I don't feel so alone. I am currently working on losing weight. After having my baby 6 months ago I was at my highest weight 212. When she was about 3 months I finally got motivated to lose and am currently 186. I still have a long way to go since I would like to be between 130 and 140. Weight really shows on me since I'm really short (about 5'2). I am working really hard to lose weight so that when we go to Disney in Nov/Dec I can get in pictures with my children and not be disgusted when I look back at them. On our last disney trip I am only in 2 pictures because I can't stand to look at myself.