Official "Friends of the Fort" Weight Loss Group!

[VACAMPER]

Don't be scared be excited!!! Congrats on your loss.

 

[We4mickey]

Well, 1 whopping pound this week. I'm down 8 total, but disappointed in myself that last couple weeks. It has been really hard, there is so much going on. This weekend my baby graduates high school and I know we will be going out to celebrate. We told him he could pick wherever he wants and now found out 2 of his friends were told they could do the same thing. They are now working together so we can all go out to the same place. I know it's going to be dangerous when we all get together.

 

[Rhonda]

I just got back from my Personal Trainer appointment. I'm exhausted. She tried killing me.

Since my first main goal is to lose weight, she put me on an intensive cardio program. I do the treadmill, uphill, 3.9 mph, for 20 minutes. Then, stationary bike for another 20 minutes at 15.5 mph.

Then, I do the upper body torture devices (I mean, weight-resistance machines) every other day, and the lower body torture devices every other day.

Then I die. But hopefully, I die a thinner person.

 

[Tent Camping Mom]

I just got back from my Personal Trainer appointment. I'm exhausted. She tried killing me.

Since my first main goal is to lose weight, she put me on an intensive cardio program. I do the treadmill, uphill, 3.9 mph, for 20 minutes. Then, stationary bike for another 20 minutes at 15.5 mph.

Then, I do the upper body torture devices (I mean, weight-resistance machines) every other day, and the lower body torture devices every other day.

Then I die. But hopefully, I die a thinner person.

Good job How many days a week will you be doing cardio?

 

[Rhonda]

Good job How many days a week will you be doing cardio?

Every. Stupid. Day.

 

[Tent Camping Mom]

Wow! I'm doing good if I just do 5 days. I really do need to start doing those torture devices again though, it really makes a difference.

If you haven't done weights in a while, DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) will probably set in and will try to make you change your mind, but after the first couple of weeks of weights, your body will adjust....just hang in there.

 

[Just Beachy]

Glad to hear you all are doing well with your losses! No such luck here. We went to the Outerbanks (NC) and Eastern Shore Virginia for a very long Memorial Day weekend. Although I lost nothing, I didn't gain either. But I didn't kill myself being strict. So, I can only blame myself for the stand-still. I'll try harder this week...


Nicole- Hope your DH is doing better. I'm praying for your family.

~Kelly

 

[Rhonda]

Glad to hear you all are doing well with your losses! No such luck here. We went to the Outerbanks (NC) and Eastern Shore Virginia for a very long Memorial Day weekend. Although I lost nothing, I didn't gain either. But I didn't kill myself being strict. So, I can only blame myself for the stand-still. I'll try harder this week...


Nicole- Hope your DH is doing better. I'm praying for your family.

~Kelly

I love the Outerbanks! Did you get up to see the wild ponies? We usually stay in the Duck/Corolla area.

 

[ntsammy5]

I'm starting my old army workout -- 1.5-2 hours 3 days a week and an hour on the bike twice a week (unless it snows). When I retired (from the army) and didn't have to prepare for PT tests, I gradually stopped working out and gained weight. I'm now 230 and 6'1". I want to get to 200, but 210 would be great too! If my knee was better I would run, but not in the cards now -- the doctor says if I run with it I'll just have to have it replaced again much sooner.

I've lost 4 pounds in the last week.


PS My killer is snacks and beer not necessarily in that order.

 

[Rhonda]

I'm starting my old army workout -- 1.5-2 hours 3 days a week and an hour on the bike twice a week (unless it snows). When I retired (from the army) and didn't have to prepare for PT tests, I gradually stopped working out and gained weight. I'm now 230 and 6'1". I want to get to 200, but 210 would be great too! If my knee was better I would run, but not in the cards now -- the doctor says if I run with it I'll just have to have it replaced again much sooner.

I've lost 4 pounds in the last week.


PS My killer is snacks and beer not necessarily in that order.

You're exactly where my DH is now. He's 6-1 and 230 pounds. He wants to get down to 205. He's doing very well! He's on his bike at least every other day, and he's lost about 20 pounds already! (I hate him) lol

 

[Just Beachy]

Rhonda,
We stayed in the campground in Oregon Inlet, right across from the marina. I think it's a state campground? $20/night. NO hookups. Totally dry camping. Nice place besides that. We were only there Friday and Saturday. The beach was gorgeous. I couldn't believe how many people were in the ocean even tho the water was freezing cold!! I was definitely not one of them!

We didn't see any wild ponies. But I did get to see the inside of a couple great outlet stores!! Thankfully it was raining Sat morning so we got to do a little shopping too!! My birthday present to myself!

~Kelly

 

[loveDmouse]

Oops! I forgot to weigh myself this morning. Sorry. I will try in the morning.

 

[Tent Camping Mom]

I weigh on Mondays but since we were camping last Monday, I weighed on Tuesday....bad mistake! We had Chinese food Monday night on our way home and the sodium in that meal added 5 pounds of water retention . I went back to my regular eating habits and lost the last of those 5 pounds yesterday (weighing everyday since then). My overall loss was 2 pounds since Monday before last.

 

[seabee]

I just got back from my Personal Trainer appointment. I'm exhausted. She tried killing me.

Since my first main goal is to lose weight, she put me on an intensive cardio program. I do the treadmill, uphill, 3.9 mph, for 20 minutes. Then, stationary bike for another 20 minutes at 15.5 mph.

Then, I do the upper body torture devices (I mean, weight-resistance machines) every other day, and the lower body torture devices every other day.

Then I die. But hopefully, I die a thinner person.

YOWSA!! You inspire me!!(to not get a personal trainer! )

Congrats for taking such a great challenge. I personally can't wait until we are back home and not eating hospital food or take out. I really want to get going on my Wii Fit. Maybe I will hook it up in my husband's room. Wonder how many strange looks I would get.

 

[terri01p]

We just bought a Wii last wednesday, boy has it been so much fun, I have played tennis until my arms are sore. I can't find a Wii fit anywhere and I want one so bad.

Oh by the way sorry not a very good team player, weight up two pounds this week

 

[clkelley]

I haven't been here much, but haven't done too well this week. I actually weigh every morning and for the last month have been hanging pretty steady, but have gained a pound or two this week

Haven't been able to stay away from the candy jar. Plus it was pouring down rain all day Tuesday and ordered a small pizza for delivery at lunch and ate the "whole" thing.

 

[bennythepug]

can I join in?
I have been seriously trying to lose weight since Jan. 1st. I quit drinking soda cold turkey which was all I drank, morning noon and night. (that was tough) I have been working out to Richard Simmons ( I've tried other tapes, but really like him!) I have been way more active, so I'm feeling good about the exercise part- it's the eating- that's my main goal now. eating healthier and eating less I have lost 11 pounds so far

 

[Tent Camping Mom]

Way to go! I like Richard Simmons too but I haven't watched his tapes in years. I love his enthusiasm and the fact that his workout group consists of "real" people...not the workout chicks in size 0 spandex.

Like you, I've given up sodas completely and eating healthier. I've been soda free for a year and 3 months now, not even a sip has touched my lips. Before that, I was drinking about 4-5 Diet Pepsi a day.

This week I've only lost a pound and I don't think I'll meet my goal before our cruise. At this point, I'm not as worried about making my weight goal, just more on feeling good and energetic. I'm going to continue to exercise religiously and TRY to cut out some more calories. I know I'll gain some weight on the cruise but if I'm physically fit, it won't seem as bad.

 

[loveDmouse]

I am ashamed to say I have fallen off the wagon, been run over by the front wheel and got stuck under the back one. I am trying to get out from under it.
Been a bad week.

 

[my3princes]

Can I join? I meant to join a month ago, but we've been making home improvements and I haven't found time to post. I have however been sticking fairly close to a weight watcher's diet.

History. 3/11/2003 I weighed 198 lbs.

I had a 4 month old as well as my older 2 boys. We had decided that we were done having children and I was so out of shape that I felt and looked horrible. My DH and I did Atkins and we each lost about 50 lbs in 4 months. I've done a pretty good job of maintaining, but I usually see my weight increase about 10 lbs over the winter months. Thankfully I am able to use our Disney trips as a motivator to lose those lbs. I'm doing quite well with only 4 more lbs to lose in the next 24 days. That will get me down to 140 lbs which is almost 60 lbs since the start of my story. My doctors would like to see me around 125 lbs, but I really can't see that happening. Maintanence is so hard.