Need help - MASSIVE amounts of weight to lose

[MareQ]

I'm here - just so dang busy! Lost another 2.5 lbs yesterday for a total of 8.5 lbs so far!!!!!

 

[CastleCreations]

Congrats MareQ- Hopefully by next week, I will be in your shoes.
I did some work this morning, ate a banana, took a vitamin, and I'm struggling to drink some water. Did I mention, I hate water. Anyway, I weighed myself, and much to my surprise, I weigh 5 pounds more than I thought... LOL.
So here is the painful truth. My total goal weight is 150. That's being conservative. My goal for the year is to be 225 by Christmas. Right now I weigh 295. Yikes! So that means I want to lose, 70 pounds by Christmas. I guess I better get working on it. We have 7 months until Christmas, so that's 10 pounds a month, or 2.5 pounds a week. Not too unrealistic, I guess.
I have some homework to do, then I'm going to work out again.
sore calves and all..... Lisa

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Just wanted to give a cheer for the hard-working ladies on this thread!!!

Good luck to all of you ~ here's to health and happiness.

 

[tbstein]

Hello everyone. I have been gone off doing graduation stuff for DS and for fifth grade promotion for DD. It has been very busy. And I must say, I am glad it is over. Now, I need to get back on track. I have neglected myself, only walked 4 times in the last 10 days, and have eaten several things I should not have. I will get it together tho. Summer is here, and that means being outside more. YEAH!

Looks like everyone is doing well.

Brenda, you must be very excited! and Mare, yeah for those pounds! I hope to post some losses for myself soon! I haven't WI for over a week, and I sort of am dreading MOnday. I will get thru it and crack the bad habits from the last week and half.

Off to finish catching up!

Wendy

 

[CastleCreations]

Well, I've been dieting and exercising and my weight loss for the week is 8 pounds. I have really been trying hard, and don't expect the weight loss for next week to be as much. I'm hoping for at least 3 pounds. Today, I really tried to stay on track with the eating, and I washed and waxed my car, which is something I never do, and I pressure washed the driveway which took almost 2 hours. Boy am I tired, and I have major sunburn... but I'm excited to see my weight loss for next week.
Good luck everyone!! Lisa

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I have been following this thread - and just needed to pop in and tell you ladies how AMAZING you all are

And yes Lisa....I did read it Good job on dumping the coke! Keep on making lifestyle changes in small, managable steps and before too long you'll be well on your way!

 

[Oreo Cookie]

I've just read this thread, and I'm jumping in too! I want to lose 80 lbs, and it does seem so depressing to think about it. I'm taking the advice I've read, and going to jump in.

good luck to everyone, and I find you all to be inspirational!!

 

[CastleCreations]

Hi...I'm still here too. I've lost a total of 9 pounds so far... It's such a journey. I'm hoping by staying busy,that the weight comes off quick..LOL.
Lisa

 

[MareQ]

I'm here - had a tough week last week - didn't lose - didn't gain so I am still at 8.5 lbs. I was sick - didn't have time to cook or make sensible choices, didn't excercise and didn't drink my water.

I am ok with that though. I cannot be perfect every time - as long as I keep trying and get right back on the wagon - I'm fine with a mistake here and there.

I am being VERY good this week as Friday is our 11th Anniversary - we're NOT going out Instead I am making a nice meal of filet mignon with a horseradish/yogurt sauce (from my WW cookbook) and will splurge with maybe cream cheese mashed taters and probably corn. Not a great meal but MUCH better if we went out where I would have NO willpower and would get appetizer, salad, a full meal AND dessert - and would polish off all of it @@ LOL

 

[tbstein]

Well, I've been dieting and exercising and my weight loss for the week is 8 pounds. I have really been trying hard, and don't expect the weight loss for next week to be as much. I'm hoping for at least 3 pounds. Today, I really tried to stay on track with the eating, and I washed and waxed my car, which is something I never do, and I pressure washed the driveway which took almost 2 hours. Boy am I tired, and I have major sunburn... but I'm excited to see my weight loss for next week.
Good luck everyone!! Lisa

Great job LIsa! You are really on track!

Wendy

 

[DeAnna-YIKES!]

Hi,


I'm so in need of help and support........ I need to lose a lot of weight. I sure would like to make new friends in this............

Just me .... DeAnna

 

[dare2dream]

I see this is your very first post. I'm so glad you decided to jump in our special group. DeAnna, you are in the right place. We're inspired to stay healthy (WISH). I am actually just hoping to get somewhere near healthy. We are all at various stages of our weight loss journey. Jennifer (dabute) is very dedicated and has found an eating program and regular exercise that are working for her. Check out her wish journal to share her journey. She is active here on the boards to help others.

I on the other hand am a mess. Went to Ohio and gained back the 5 pounds I lost. I am a compulsive overeater and am so disgusted with myself because I know better. I have lost and regained the same 25 pounds at least 3 times over the past few years. I just haven't found the eating program that will work for me. I really think the problem is that I am not 100% committed to making this lifestyle change. I want this weight gone and I want it gone NOW!! Realistically I know it doesn't work that way.

Losing weight is not easy. There is no easy method to achieve this goal. I did not find this weight overnight, it will not be gone overnight. Changing my horrible eating habits to healthy ones that will allow me to lose weight will not be easy. I feel I am a generally patient person. I can usually wait it out for the good that will come later, except with losing weight.

My weight lose will be a journey. There are days I will slip, some days I will fail miserably. The important part is to pick myself back up immediately and get back on track. Too many years of my life have been wasted carrying this extra burden. The time to commit to change is NOW, not tomorrow, not Sunday or Monday, not the first of next month. My time is NOW. I need to make this lifestyle change NOW for me.

DeAnna, come join us on this journey. Begin today. Set small goals and take baby steps. Be consistant. Keep trying. Never give up. You are worth it.

Brenda has been MIA (missing in action) in this battle. I am back and ready to fight and win because I am worth it.

Tomorrow I will make better food choices, write down what I eat, drink 8 cups of water, eat 5 fruits and vegetables, and exercise for 30 minutes. For me this is alot to accomplish in one day but I am sick and tired of messing around. I need to get serious about this.

My friends here, how goes your journey? Tell me the good, the bad, and the ugly, just don't mention any specific types of food. We all have those triggers and I need to get my attention off the food. Let's celebrate our successes and be there to encourage each other during those difficult times. I need your help.

We can do this together one step at a time. I know I have said this many times before but I'm serious this time. Yes I really am serious, really I am. Well I'll just show you. WATCH OUT!!

Brenda

 

[DeAnna-YIKES!]

I am actually scared to put the truth even here on line where no one knows me. I am 44 and I weigh 363 ... I can't believe it. I have battled with my weight since I was a little kid. In 1999 I lost down to 314 when we went to WDW. I am so disgusted with myself. I know I am an emotional eater and I am apparently an emotional wreck! I have a 16 year old daughter who (thank God!!) does not have a weight problem. Probably because she is adopted! I am in WW but, I keep not doing it! I am so thankful that I in total despiration searched and found ya'll here! I will weigh in Monday at 10:00. I feel embarrassed at the meetings, I mean, I look around and most people there need to lose like maybe 30 -40 pounds. I feel so invisible in some ways. I mean, people strangers who obviously see me (I mean .... I'm huge impossible to miss!) will look through me as if I am invisible. I hate to go to the movies.... the one near our home (thankfully) has large enough seats that we can go there. I am missing out on life. We are going to Indiana and on up to Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio next month with friends ... what is the point in me going? I am too large to fit on some rides -- most probably -- and will be too intimidated to even try for fear of being embarrassed in public. So, I guess I will walk around..... fun huh? I know it's my own fault. Then, we are suppose to go canoeing ... I had to wait til the hubby and daughter were gone and then call the canoe trip company and ask if I am too large.... they said I'm not... maybe at least I can do that!

Sorry to be negative... I am going to do this for me.
I am going to drink my water tomorrow and stay on program .... or at least try. I will track everything I eat....

I'll talk to ya'll soon..... best wishes and prayers for you all...

Just me ~DeAnna~

 

[tbstein]

Hello DeAnna!

You have made a great step with joining our group. We all needed at one time or another (I still do) need to lose half our weight. I started at 252, and I am getting so much closer to 200. It is very sad for me to think about being young, since I was never more than 135 until I was 29. I had health issues, but that isn't any excuse. It is just more of a challenge. I haven't been as focused lately with so much going on in our life here at home. DS is getting ready to go off to college, the summer is here and it means hectic days at work, and well, there just never seems to be enough time, money, or patience in the world today. I have re-newed my focus with a few challenges for the month of June. It always makes it easier to focus when you are accountable somewhere. Start a journel in the journal section, log your food intake, and your exercise. We are here for support, and I agree with Brenda, set attainable goals, take baby steps, and never give up. There are many to take inspiration from, as well as giving inspiration to. Welcome, and join the journey! We are Inspired to Stay Heathy!

Wendy

 

[MareQ]

DeAnna - We all get it here.

I am missing out on life too. Yesterday was my 11th anniversary. DH wanted to go out to dinne r- I said no - because I hate going to a restaurant knowing there will be people saying to themselves - or out loud - "Hey look there's a cow stuffing her face over there"

We use dto go out a lot - it never crossed my mind - but the last 20 lbs I gained just did something to me - when your heaviest weight keeps getting higher and higher and your FAT clothes become too tight - it's just bad.

I weigh in Monday - I am hoping for a maintain of my 8 lbs because we had pizza last night (Our lame way of celebrating since I won't go out)

We just have to take this one day at a time. EVery day is a new day - if we just KEEP trying and never stop and give up - we'll do this!

 

[DeAnna-YIKES!]

Today was pretty good. I drank my water, and only ate over my points by about 4 ... which I can pull from my "bonus points". So, all in all not too bad. We were busy with some remodeling most of the day so, that helped.

I am so thrilled to be blessed to have found this site. Reading ya'll's threads has helped me to know I'm not alone.

Tomorrow I am planning to walk one of our scotties ... can't take both at same time they are pretty nuts! LOL Then hopefully K and I (my daughter) will be able to swim if it is hot enough. Been rainy quite a bit, but, you know what they say ... if you don't like the weather just wait a few minutes this is Oklahoma it will change! LOL

Thanks so much for the inspiration I received from ya'll's responses. Ya'll rock (in the words of my girl) lol

Keep on working it ladies.....

Just me ~ DeAnna

 

[DeAnna-YIKES!]

Hello????

 

[dare2dream]

I am still hanging around lurking and was very unhappy that our thread dropped to page 2.

I have been avoiding posting because I have been failing miserably lately. Right now I am in the "I just give up" phase.

Monday I had my 4 month diabetic check up at the doctor that was actually an 8 month check up because I cancelled the 4 month one because I had gained weight over the Christmas holidays. The only reason I went this time was because I needed a new written prescription for my meds. Bad news, since October I have gained 13 pounds, not good for a morbidly obese woman. Dr Melody was not as upset as I thought she would be about this. In the past she has made me promise to lose some weight and return in one or two months for a recheck. This time she told me to get my act together, lose 15 pounds and come back in 4 months. I'd like to lose 40 pounds by October, but right now anything would be an accomplishment.

I am part of Phi Beta Lambda (the college version of FBLA-future business leaders of America) and I leave Saturday for a convention in Chicago. I have not mastered travelling and eating healthy. I just don't think it is possible for me. I am very worried about all the horrible things I know I will be eating and also about all the walking I will be doing. I am part of a group of three students and a chaparone. I am the "old lady" and hope I will be able to keep up with the whippersnappers. Sunday morning I will compete in my event "Accounting Principles" against up to 99 other students. At my state competition I scored an 82 out of 100, the highest score of the 20 or so students taking tests for individual competitions in various categories.

And also more big news, my baby DS21 got engaged yesterday. We are thrilled and love his fiancee. They are planning a December (yes, this year!) wedding and I WILL lose some weight by then. When I get back from Chicago I WILL get with the program and do what I know I need to do to lose some weight. Until then I will be bad. The battery in my scale is bad so the scale is not registering properly. DH got me a new battery this morning and before I leave on my trip I will actually check to see how high the number has gotten with my disgusting eating habits of late.

So DeAnna, I certainly hope things are going better for you. I really need this forum for support and I am here to support you in your weight loss journey. Are you doing Weight Watchers? It is such a great program. Do you go to meetings? How are things going? Where are you in OK? DH's cousin is in Jenks near Tulsa I think. How old is DD? My DD27 is married and in Seattle. I'm in MD and she is TOOO far away. But she is happy and that is what is important. In 05 we took a girls trip to HI and had a blast. I told her it's time to plan another trip but I need to lose 50 pounds first. Kids are so fun. They say that grandkids are even funner and my first was born in January. He is DS of my DS25 and DDIL in CO. We went to see the happy family in February and I could not let go of that beautiful baby. They are coming to visit next month. Kyler is another reason I have to lose this weight. I don't want to be the fat grandma that can not play with him. His other grandma will have no problem having fun with him because she is normal. I will be normal someday too.

Why when I write does it always end up being about me? Sometimes I feel so selfish. I really do care about others here and want to get to know you too as we embark on this journey together. Ladies, please check in. Let's support each other. This journey will be difficult but we can do it and we are worth it.

Brenda

 

[DeAnna-YIKES!]

Let's see ... I didn't make it to weight wathcers on Monday ... no excuse, not a real one anyway. I just didn't go. I am feeling overwhelmed and stressed which (ofcourse) I eat! Stupid solution but, that's what I do. URRRGGGG Last week was hard. A dear friend was in the end stages of cancer and she passed away Saturday morning. When she was diagnosed in 2001 she had asked me to be with her at the end. It was easy to say yes then ... I was blessed to take care of her the last week of her life. Very hard to say goodbye. Also, my hubby has been having chest pains. He has been in the emergency room twice in a week! AAAHHH They find nothing. Appears to be anxiety. Today we went to see a cardiologist who also found nothing, but, now they have scheduled an angiogram for next Monday. I feel like saying... enough! I need a break, some down time. Well, on the upside (atleast for me personally) the friends we were to visit in Indiana called today and told us that due to financial reasons they will not be able to go to the amusement park next month. How sad that I am relieved... but, I am. We will probably still go but, skip on the park.

So, Brenda, I am concerned that you feel you are in a bad place right now. I feel much the same. It's nuts! I am paying to go to WW and not going. I am embarrassed to go back. Do you go to the meetings? Whether you go to the meetings or not, I have a proposition for you. Here it is..... I will go to WW Monday and will report back here to tell you the news good or bad... I am preparing for bad and you weigh or go to meeting and meet back here when you can. We can do this together.... I am so tired of feeling so rotten. So, what do you think?

Oh, yeah I live in Yukon, Ok. ... home of Garth Brooks outside of OKC about 2 1/2 hours from Tulsa. We have 1 daughter and 2 scottish terriers which my hubby calls scottish terrors! LOL

I am looking forward to hearing from you real soon. Just remember to try to do the best you can at all of the festivities you have coming up. Even if you fall get up and go again. I believe in you and will be thinking of ya' and the challenges you have coming up.

I'll look for your post soon!

You go girl!!!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Let's support each other. This journey will be difficult but we can do it and we are worth it.

That is the truth and you need to BELIEVE it!

I have been following this thread for a while now - and I hope you don't mind me chiming in. While I am not currently in the same boat as you, I have had my share of weight related issues. I lost nearly 50 lbs at WW, maintained for several years, slowly gained 15 pounds back, and recently lost that again. I am now at goal (again!) and I can fully appreciate the struggles you are facing.

Please know, that you are not alone in being embarrassed to weigh in! But also know- that the people at WW are not judging you. Everyone is there for the same reason. I have a dear friend who is morbidly obese. I want SO badly for her to lose weight - but unfortunately you can't make someone "want to". You have to decide for yourself what you want to do with your life.

I decided that I needed to be selfish. I needed to put myself first - before my job, before my husband, and yes, even before my kids. It was a really hard choice to make. But you know what I discovered? They survived just fine. And when I became happier within myself, everyone around me was happier as well. I had to make exercise a daily priority and I had to make healthy food choices all the time (even if they swore they hated brown rice!)

I also had to FORGIVE myself. No one can be *perfect* all the time. It's impossible to expect 100% effort for weeks on end. But, if I could look back at my week and see a good balance of activity and food choices, I knew that good things would happen.

For me, the 2 key things that contributed to my success were accountability & rewards. If you have someone that you can trust to be non-judgemental who will weigh you and check your food journal (write it all down - the good, the bad, the ugly!) on a regular basis it really helps. Be brutally honest with yourself - it's eye opening! If you can find an exercise buddy to walk with, you'll find it harder to find excuses not to do it. (If I show up at 6am and you're not there, I'm gonna be really ticked off!!) And be sure to reward yourself. I never used a weight loss number (ex. 5 lbs) as a target - but I'd set myself tiny little mini goals. Like if I exercised 30 minutes 4 times a week for 2 weeks, I'd buy myself a new pair of work-out pants - if not, I'd have to wear the same cruddy ones that I hated.

But please, whatever you decide to do, love yourself. Be kind to yourself. You ARE worth it. We all are.