Official "Friends of the Fort" Weight Loss Group!

[VACAMPER]

Was that a gesture of kindness from you? Everyone mark your calendars.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

well if that's you in the photo, you aren't a member of the fat club.

I was 38 pounds less in that photo last summer. I am female that photo was picked for a reason.

i call shenanigans on the false advertising.

For the record, she looks just the same as in that picture. I have no idea where she put any 38 pounds. Probably sent them to Blacksburg.....

 

[Gatordad]

I'm calling shenanigans on the VA Bobsey twins.

 

[BigDaddyRog]

Ok...this threads been making me feel guilty. Everytime I see a new post on it, I cringe because I havent been moving the scale very much, if any, at all lately!! Ive been in a really bad mood because of it as well......Ive been going through the "Im such a loser", "poor me" & "what am I doing WRONG" routine and just getting more depressed because THAT makes me realize how pathetic I really am, that I'll sit here whining about it instead of getting up and doing something about it!!!

Then...I really screwed up!!! I compared a couple of pictures side by side....Now I dont feel so bad!! So chances are I'll still do nothing, because misery is my only REAL motivation!!!

These 2 pics are just over a year apart...still fat and sweaty...but at least I can find shirts that cover my whole ballooga-sized belly!!!!

Moral of the story is...if ya cant find something to motivate you....find something that makes you feel like its ok to be a slacker!!

 

[my3princes]

Ok...this threads been making me feel guilty. Everytime I see a new post on it, I cringe because I havent been moving the scale very much, if any, at all lately!! Ive been in a really bad mood because of it as well......Ive been going through the "Im such a loser", "poor me" & "what am I doing WRONG" routine and just getting more depressed because THAT makes me realize how pathetic I really am, that I'll sit here whining about it instead of getting up and doing something about it!!!

Then...I really screwed up!!! I compared a couple of pictures side by side....Now I dont feel so bad!! So chances are I'll still do nothing, because misery is my only REAL motivation!!!

These 2 pics are just over a year apart...still fat and sweaty...but at least I can find shirts that cover my whole ballooga-sized belly!!!!

Moral of the story is...if ya cant find something to motivate you....find something that makes you feel like its ok to be a slacker!!

Wow what a huge difference. You will find motivation, but it may take some searching before you stumble upon it. We've all been there and still struggle everyday.

 

[clkelley]

I absolutely would not worry about it Rog!!! You are doing great!! I would expect the 60 pounds you have left to take as long as the weight you have already lost. Staying healthy is the important thing, and also with large amounts of weight loss, slower is actually better, so you don't have as much loose skin.

 

[VACAMPER]

BDR, I bet you already feel like a new man. Hang in there the rest will come off. I've not been doing that great either. I have at least stopped the gaining i was doing. I'm walking an hr everyday but i really struggle with food.

 

[my3princes]

I'm not a big fan of posting pictures of myself...you know the whole self confidence thing, but if Rog can do it then so can I.

This was May 2003 I was 33 years old then and my heaviest

This was last Sunday at 38 years old

I've done well and I've lost about 60 lbs and managed to keep it off with a whole lot of ups and downs along the way. My doctors tell me I still need to drop about 20 lbs, but that is so hard I will keep plugging along and only time will tell. I'm thankful for our Disney trips as that is a huge motivator knowing that there will be 100s of photos taken.

 

[BigDaddyRog]

I'm not a big fan of posting pictures of myself...you know the whole self confidence thing, but if Rog can do it then so can I.

WOW....you're an official bon-fide HOTTIE now!!!! Ya look fantastic, congrats to you!!!!!!!

 

[my3princes]

WOW....you're an official bon-fide HOTTIE now!!!! Ya look fantastic, congrats to you!!!!!!!

Thank you. You made me blush

 

[VACAMPER]

You look awesome! There's not 20 pounds on you to lose. I admire you for keeping it off. Thats my problem i always gain it back. Great Job!!!!!

 

[3gr8kids]

I can't believe your doc wants you to lose 20 more!?! From where? Pay no attention to him ~ I swear that is part of their oath that they take when they get their degree ~ "I will tell all my patients they need to lose 20 pounds".
You look great! Congratulations!

 

[my3princes]

Thank you all, but honestly I do still have more to lose I just carry it well. I have some minor health concerns that would improve with a bit more weight loss. If it were just one doctor I would agree, but I've heard it more than once.

 

[Rhonda]

I haven't been posting here because I've been so depressed about it!! The scale hasn't budged in two weeks. In fact, I think I'm even up a pound again!

What makes it worse, is DH has been just "watching what he eats" and has dropped 35 pounds in the last 3 months!! He's looking GREAT and everybody keeps telling him how good he looks. Meanwhile, my scale isn't moving and I'm really getting depressed. Then, the more depressed I get, the more I eat.

 

[my3princes]

I haven't been posting here because I've been so depressed about it!! The scale hasn't budged in two weeks. In fact, I think I'm even up a pound again!

What makes it worse, is DH has been just "watching what he eats" and has dropped 35 pounds in the last 3 months!! He's looking GREAT and everybody keeps telling him how good he looks. Meanwhile, my scale isn't moving and I'm really getting depressed. Then, the more depressed I get, the more I eat.

It is really hard to compare your weight loss with a Man's weight loss. My dh seems to be able to drop 10 lbs overnight and always loses quicker than I do. We've dieted together many times. The one thing that I keep in mind is that he also gains it back every time. He can lose by changing what he eats, but as soon as he stops watching what he eats he regains it and often more. Slow and steady wins the race. Knowing what causes you to eat and being able to anticipate those times will ultimately help. I am a stress eater so I keep snacks in the house that taste like I'm cheating, but in reality are 100 calorie snacks. There are some amazing chocolate covered pretzels or bite sized oreo snacks that taste heavenly, but aren't so bad. That way I can stress eat, but still stay close to on track. You can do it, keep your chin up

ETA: Rog I think your weight loss is much different than a quick, watch what you eat type of instant weight loss plan. I really think you are doing an amazing job and with commitment you will continue. I just realized as I was cleaning the house that my post wasn't very male friendly and I didn't mean it that way. It is just my current experience with my dh. I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone.

 

[VACAMPER]

Rhonda, i haven't been posting for the same reason. i haven't lost anything in a couple of weeks either. I'm glad i'm not alone. Everyone else seemed to be doing so well. I didn't want to post a gain.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

That's what this thread is for! Congratulating for the losses, but encouraging when the scale doesn't move or maybe moves in the wrong direction! By all means keep posting no matter what!!!! Otherwise, we will all fall back into the same ruts we've been in for years! Be honest, that's what's been happening, huh? I'm guilty of it too. I "found" myself eating M & Ms the other day...mindlessly. What I should have done was get on here and say "Somebody stop me!!!!!"

We are here for each other. We all have set backs. They are NOT failures! Just hop back on. Goodness! Look at Rog and My3Princess for encouragement! That too could be YOU!

It is Friday....official weigh in day. No, my progress isn't what I'd like it to be. But, I have taken off the weight I gained in Europe. I'm not really focused, there has been so much going on here lately. I am ready to get focused, though! Will you help me?????

 

[Just Beachy]

BDR and My3Princes - Congratulations to you both!! You are doing fantastic.

Rhonda and VACamper - I haven't been posting either for the same reasons. Kinda got discouraged and not only fell off the wagon, but the danged thing backed up and ran me over too!! Only good news is I haven't gained any more.

Ami - I will help you! Will you help me too? I need a LOT of encouragement!! In fact, I think we should ALL help each other!


When I started this weight loss journey I wanted to lose 140 lbs. I've only lost 26 so far. Now I'm not looking at the end total so much as smaller victories. Now I just want to get to 50 lbs. After that, I'll work toward 75, and so on. My SIL is a weight watchers leader and she claims that keeping the weight off is harder than losing it. Hopefully, someday, I will be able to say the same thing. For now though - this definitely ain't easy!!!!!

 

[PolynesianPixie]

BDR and My3Princes - Congratulations to you both!! You are doing fantastic.

Rhonda and VACamper - I haven't been posting either for the same reasons. Kinda got discouraged and not only fell off the wagon, but the danged thing backed up and ran me over too!! Only good news is I haven't gained any more.

Ami - I will help you! Will you help me too? I need a LOT of encouragement!! In fact, I think we should ALL help each other!


When I started this weight loss journey I wanted to lose 140 lbs. I've only lost 26 so far. Now I'm not looking at the end total so much as smaller victories. Now I just want to get to 50 lbs. After that, I'll work toward 75, and so on. My SIL is a weight watchers leader and she claims that keeping the weight off is harder than losing it. Hopefully, someday, I will be able to say the same thing. For now though - this definitely ain't easy!!!!!

It's a deal!

I'm about to have ice cream with my daughters. Should I feel guilty about this? I worked really hard today! probably burned tons of calories!

 

[VACAMPER]

What flavor? Is it worth my drive to Blacksburg?