Losing weight for Mickey

[swimlib]

I know I'm a little late, but I am hopping onto the wagon to get into shape!

I find this thread really helpful in making me head back to the gym after a long day of work and classes. I graduate college in 65 days, which means I could be about halfway to my goal, although even 10 pounds would be great.

Am I the only person who really dislikes going to a gym with tons of skinny people? I'm a senior in college so all the freshman who have not gained the freshman 15 work out in the school gym and I always feel huge compared to the 110 pound girls.

Also, anybody have tips for a college student trying to lose some weight? I can tell you that time to cook is a luxury that doesn't exist for me. Any fast ideas for healthy, tasty food? My BF wants to get in shape as well, but he can't boil water without help. so please, ANY tips would be great!

 

[Aliceacc]

HI everyone!

I have been through alot emotionally these past weeks and it put everything in to perspective for me. To my surprise I thought that this would be a horrible time for me when it came to diet plus stress but I have actually lost 4lbs!! so I don't think thats too bad for 2 weeks
Glad to see you're all doing well and sticking to those goals!!

Stress will do that to you. My sincerest sympathies on however the tragedy effected you.

 

[tmatthews]

Welcome back DoryDays and congrats on weight loss.

I should really look into the ww points. Is there a book you can just buy that gives points of foods without joining? I am a lifetime member but FAR from my goal weight.

Sharpmomof2...walked 2 miles and if you can do it so can I .... am going to walk the add'l 2! Thanks for the motivaion!!!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Welcome back DoryDays and congrats on weight loss.

I should really look into the ww points. Is there a book you can just buy that gives points of foods without joining? I am a lifetime member but FAR from my goal weight.

Sharpmomof2...walked 2 miles and if you can do it so can I .... am going to walk the add'l 2! Thanks for the motivaion!!!

If you go on ebay and look up Weight Watchers you can get everything you need like the books and the calculator, which is great for foods you have around the house (or while your food shopping) that aren't on the plan. In all truth, unless your doing the core plan, the books are really no help to. The eating out guide has very few restaurants, half of which aren't even here in NJ, and they ones they do have, they only show a limited menu. For example, they have Applebees in the book, but it only shows the WW Applebees menu - I need to know the point value for the other items on the menu, not their WW stuff that says it right there! Then theres the other book that tells you how many points all brand foods are. But I would just rather use my calculator to figure it out, because if I don't have the exact brand that they have in the book, it could be a different point value, ya know. So really, unless you plan to do the core plan, you really only need the calculator, and to know how many points you get per day. JMHO!

Together We Can Do This!


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[hvivona]

I know I'm a little late, but I am hopping onto the wagon to get into shape!

I find this thread really helpful in making me head back to the gym after a long day of work and classes. I graduate college in 65 days, which means I could be about halfway to my goal, although even 10 pounds would be great.

Am I the only person who really dislikes going to a gym with tons of skinny people? I'm a senior in college so all the freshman who have not gained the freshman 15 work out in the school gym and I always feel huge compared to the 110 pound girls.

Also, anybody have tips for a college student trying to lose some weight? I can tell you that time to cook is a luxury that doesn't exist for me. Any fast ideas for healthy, tasty food? My BF wants to get in shape as well, but he can't boil water without help. so please, ANY tips would be great!

Ziplock makes these new steam and go bags. They are awesome!!! It only takes a little while in the micorwave and you have freshed steamed veggies and even meat! Great way to eat healthy on the go.

 

[dreamer17555]

I know I'm a little late, but I am hopping onto the wagon to get into shape!

I find this thread really helpful in making me head back to the gym after a long day of work and classes. I graduate college in 65 days, which means I could be about halfway to my goal, although even 10 pounds would be great.

Am I the only person who really dislikes going to a gym with tons of skinny people? I'm a senior in college so all the freshman who have not gained the freshman 15 work out in the school gym and I always feel huge compared to the 110 pound girls.

Also, anybody have tips for a college student trying to lose some weight? I can tell you that time to cook is a luxury that doesn't exist for me. Any fast ideas for healthy, tasty food? My BF wants to get in shape as well, but he can't boil water without help. so please, ANY tips would be great!

I second what the PP said about the steam fresh veggies, also look into Healthy Choice and Lean Cuisine meals. They are rather yummy considering the calories. Also make sure you have snacks that are around 100 calories, many come in packs or you can make your own usings some ziploc baggies and the serving size on the back of the wrapper. Honestly having low cals snacks ready make you less likely to over-indulge

I felt a little uncomfortable my first few times at the gym but it will pass as long as you keep going. Just think soon you will be one of those thin girls that use to intimadate you.

-Becca-

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

If you microwave veggies it takes all the good stuff out of them. I heard it on Good Eats on FoodNetwork. That Alton Brown is a wierdo, but he seems to know his stuff!!

 

[dreamer17555]

So I am staring at the scale in disbelief. I gain a pound! I know no looking till Monday but I have no will power- how I got into this mess in the first place. I don't get it! I ate 1400 Cals. and then worked out for 1 1/2 hours and burned 550 cals! I just dont freaking get it. Shouldn't this be simple? Find out your Maintance Calorie intake, subtract 500 from that for one pound, 1000 for two- and cut back in a combo of exercise and diet? Grrr why does nothing work!

-Becca-

 

[rumrunnergirl]

And lets face no\low carbs is a fad diet. It is meant to drop a lot of weight rather quickly with no hope of being able to stick to it 1, 2, 5 years down the road. Can you imagine not eating carbs for a whole year?

Becca

Then I guess we will have to agree to disagree. I know people who have been doing Atkins for YEARS - since the first book came out. Only the beginning is no or lo-carb, to get your body to adjust to using your fat stores for fuel instead of the carbs you eat. Then you move into ongoing weight loss, and finally into lifetime management, where some people can eat 60 or more carbs a day. It all depends on your body, metabolism, etc. You are cutting out sugar and processed foods too.

Lo-carb does NOT mean "no hope", and there are tons of cookbooks and success stories that show it works.

Counting calories works for you, counting carbs works for me.

 

[Jennifer823]

So I am staring at the scale in disbelief. I gain a pound! I know no looking till Monday but I have no will power- how I got into this mess in the first place. I don't get it! I ate 1400 Cals. and then worked out for 1 1/2 hours and burned 550 cals! I just dont freaking get it. Shouldn't this be simple? Find out your Maintance Calorie intake, subtract 500 from that for one pound, 1000 for two- and cut back in a combo of exercise and diet? Grrr why does nothing work!

-Becca-

Sometimes if you eat too little your body goes into "starvation mode." Try adding some healthy snacks - fruit, vegetables, plain popcorn... and don't worry about your mid-week weight! Wait till Monday

 

[DoryDays]

dreamer17555: I've been working out at lifetime fitness and I was told that if you work out too hard, and your heart rate is too high then you're just burning sugar not fat, so you might want to check your heart rate while working out! also check the sodium in your food! thats usually really high in the microwave meals and you could be retaining water. Hope this helps! Stick with it!!! Your body has to respond at some point!!

 

[hvivona]

Don't forget, muscle weighs more than fat!!!! As you shed fat and gain muscle you are gonna see the scale go up and down. I threw out my scale about a year ago. Those numbers aren't that important. Use a soft measuring tape and measure all over: biceps, forearms, chest, waist, abdomen, hips, each thigh at its largest part and each calf. Do this once a week or once every two weeks and you will be amazed. I bet if you check your weight on the scale even if the weight doesn't change your measurments will! Give it a try.

 

[bnhasak]

Is it too late to join you guys?

I am 31. I have two beautiful children. DD is 4 and DS is 2 (almost 3).

My husband and kids are naturally slim. I am not.

I have a propensity to gain, but after being on prednisone for a health problem, two kids and my thyroid deciding to not work, I have gained A LOT!

I am hoping to lose 50 pounds. That would make me happy and more healthy.

I am debating as to whether to try the South Beach type high protein diet or go back to Weight Watchers.

I need to work on my self control and my binge/stress eating.

I don't eat a lot of bad things, just too much breads, pastas, etc....when I am stressed (which is a lot) .

Hope to get to know all of you and shrink a little too.

 

[Tomh]

Well, first off, great thread! I know I'm a bit late to post, but I'm on the band wagon. I've struggled with my weight most of my adult life. About 3 months ago, I was diagnosed with diabetes. That is a powerful motivator for making lifestyle changes. At the time of my diagnosis, I weighed 278 lbs. I am now down to 246, and counting. I hope to be around 210 by August when we go to Disney.

The purpose of this story is to let you all know that you can do it if you really want to. My diet isn't perfect by any means. I eat the occasional cookie, I use real butter, and I sometimes eat the no sugar added ice cream. However, I've made a lot of changes that help. I make sure to take at least a 20 minute walk every day. I eat whole wheat, and oatmeal English Muffins instead of the white ones. I eat whole wheat bread, pasta, and cereal. I make pizza, but I use white wheat four, and fat free mozzarella cheese.

The key, I think, is to make small changes, one at a time, and make changes that you can stick with. Finally, don't be upset if you occasionally crave something that you shouldn't have. As long as you don't get crazy about it, having a treat once in a while isn't going to hurt you.

Also keep in mind that your weight fluctuates significantly not only day to day, but at different times of the day, so a pound or two one way or the other isn't really significant. What is important is the long term trend.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

dreamer17555: I know how you feel! I think its a really great idea for everyone who is trying to lose weight to get the tape measure out. For myself, I wish I had done it this time, but I didn't. I can, however, totally feel and see the difference in my body, and I'm sure you can too. If you really are working out that much, I'm sure its just muscle gain - though I have to say it sounds like your not eating enough either. I agree with the PP who said have one or two healthy snacks though the day. Just see how you feel in your jeans - try on you old skinny jeans once every week, and see how much closer you are to getting in them again, thats always a great motivator for me!

Together We Can Do This!



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[Aliceacc]

139.5!!!

I broke the 140 lb barrier!!!

Next stop: tall, thin, rich, and young.

OK, Tall , rich and young aren't happening. But I'm sincerely hoping for "thinner"!!!

 

[hvivona]

139.5!!!

I broke the 140 lb barrier!!!

Next stop: tall, thin, rich, and young.

OK, Tall , rich and young aren't happening. But I'm sincerely hoping for "thinner"!!!

That's really cute! I wish you all the best of luck.

 

[PiperPizzaz]

I have been soooo good this week, I can't wait for my WW meeting tomorrow!

aliceacc Way to go!!!

bnhasak I have the South Beach books, it is a good plan I think. I just can't make all that 'exotic' (to Dh) food he won't eat any of that. We eat more simple foods so WW works best for me. Maybe you can check out the book from the library and see if it works for you.

I am reading Marilu Henner's Total Health Makeover and while I don't think I will follow the plan it is very interesting reading. I have been thinking of giving up dairy anyway, it has been kind of grossing me out lately anyway. I don't eat a ton to begin with but Dh and Ds do.

I am also reading Happy For No Reason and I really really recommend it.

 

[maidenfairy]

Ok so I'm not too heavy but could lose about 15lbs. And with my offices health insurance if I loose a certain percentage of body fat I get a discount on my health insurance. about $140.00 a month. That money could go to Disney. So sign me up. My problem is motivation. After working all day, fixing dinner and doing homework with the kids, I have no urge to get up and move. i really just need to move more. i like the tape measure idea. I'll do that tonight. I don't own a scale and have no plans to get one. if one is in the house I will think of it all the time. So here is too the journey everyone.

 

[rumrunnergirl]

Maidenfairy,

Do you have a crock pot? If not, get one, and you can get dinner started in the morning. Is your son able to do his homework in an afterschool program? Whenever my kids go, they do their homework there.

How about getting up in the morning and walking? When I used to work, I'd get up at 5:30 and walk 4 miles, shower & go to work.

Motivation = $140 per month saved! Woo hoo! Good luck!