Who else is making a NY resolution about WEIGHT LOSS?

[mkbartz]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Yep,
Any way we can keep ourselves honest? Should we each post a tip a day in a special thread? Start a mini-community? Promise to donate money to an animal charity if we don't hit our goals?

My challenge has always been hunger. I don't mind eating healthy, but I have a HUGE appetite, and can easily overeat even healthy things. One thing I've found very, very helpful is greek yogurt. I like Fage.

I love the idea of a mini community!
We could always dontae $ to YT?!

I hear ya sista! I am hungry all of the time!!!! I have a big issue with portion control!

[CouversMom]

I'm in as well... I want to lose about 15 pounds this year and want to keep it off. I have never really lost weight before, I've just put it on. I have a hard time being consistent with good eating habits and exercise.

[QuickSilver]

I'll try to start the group today. I read a great article recently that said that people who read fitness blogs every day stay on track and lose more weight than those who don't. So hopefully we can all give each other a motivation boost just by posting here and reminding ourselves of our goals.

[QuickSilver]

Hey guys, I've create a new mini-group, Skinny Yorkie Mommies! Apologies to any daddies who want to join, everyone is welcome.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gro...e-mommies.html


Research has shown that people who read weight loss blogs and post about their own weight loss lose more weight and keep it off than people who don't. So let's get yakking.

[mkbartz]

For some reason I can't post anything on our Skinny yorkie moms site!

How do I join? It says that there are 3 members.

[Calwerty]

I would love to work on this with all of you ladies. My son is getting married in May. I do not want to look at wedding pictures years from now thinking boy was I fat! I will be in touch!

[Ringo1]

I couldn't figure out how to join either.

[QuickSilver]

I am not sure how to join the group, but I see some members of this thread have joined, so maybe they can explain how?

Alternatively, if you want to join, just post here and I will send you an invite.

[Jennxling]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Yep, I'm in. I have a lot of weight to lose, but I really need to lose twenty. Anything past that will be vanity weight, but I am VERY vain.

Any way we can keep ourselves honest? Should we each post a tip a day in a special thread? Start a mini-community? Promise to donate money to an animal charity if we don't hit our goals?

My challenge has always been hunger. I don't mind eating healthy, but I have a HUGE appetite, and can easily overeat even healthy things. One thing I've found very, very helpful is greek yogurt. I like Fage.

GREAT IDEA! It definitely helps to have others keep you accountable. hmm...I have to lose 30-35 lbs. I have been joking about my weight for the LONGEST time, but it's now time to do something because my doctor says that I need to keep my weight at an ideal weight because my glucose hemoglobin is a little higher than normal. Time to hit the gym...in 2009, I joined school's cross country team and lost 10 lbs...and now I've gained that back and added another 10 lbs!! Controlling/losing weight is SO hard! I get SO jealous of those that eat and eat, yet never gain a pound...

[Rhetts_mama]

I joined Weight Watchers just before Halloween. So my only resolution with weight loss is to stick with it.

[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

I am not sure how to join the group, but I see some members of this thread have joined, so maybe they can explain how?

Alternatively, if you want to join, just post here and I will send you an invite.

Look up in the right hand corner and you will see the words "join group" and click on it.

[mismolly]

I decided today to work hard on getting back in shape and eating the way I know that I should. My goal is to lose 10 pounds and tone up! I will do it!!!

[Pateut]

Originally Posted by roseylovestosho

To be completely honest, I wouldn't wait for a specific date (Jan 1st) to start. Usually, people tend to gorge themselves thinking "okay well I'm going on a diet on such date so I'm going to have my last...pizza, ice cream etc." All this does is add an extra couple pounds that then you have to lose starting January...IMHO I would start with your next meal. That's how I lost 20lbs and I've kept it off. It's really hard ...I was raised to eat everything I want and whatever time...and I absolutely LOVE food...especially deserts...Either way what helps me is to designate one cheat day. One day where you eat your favorite meal, have your cookies, etc...of course a lot of times cravings kick in...if you love sweets DO NOT buy a tub of ice cream and think you have enough self control to not eat more...this is often a mistake...I make that mistake ALL the time...you can buy those weight watches SMART ONES deserts that I absolutely love as an example, the goal is to not buy more than two servings worth because you'll just end up eating more than you intend to...Also not all fast food is bad! If you love your fast food taco bell is a wonderful option...of course not EVERYTHING on their menu is healthy but a couple of tacos are great and can curb your cravings! I think the big mistake everyone makes when starting a diet (just like I did) is that you try to COMPLETELY change your lifestyle in one day and that is just not feasible. If you need to start with one meal a day that is healthy or two and work your way up. There are a lot of healthy yummy deserts and even though frozen dinners aren't that tasty for those that know how to cook...I like to have a couple just in case I don't have time, and they are wonderful because when you run out of time and don't feel like cooking THAT is when the cravings kick in and you are most likely to go get fast food or order a pizza...this is why it is extremely important to PLAN ahead. Plan your meals and even plan for the days you are the most likely to be stressed and reach for bad food....knowing when you are your weakest and acknowledging it will help you move forward and stay on track. Also, for those who are planning on exercising, I would strongly consider working out in the morning. Not only does it give you a great jumpstart on your day, but personally it also redirects all of my cravings because I sit there thinking "Do I really want a piece of cheescake? That's a 5 mile run to burn off the calories and I only ran 2 today and I was exhausted!" Writing down how many calories you burned during exercise, and the calories you are consuming also helps regulate what you put in your mouth. Things like juice quickly pack on the calories (for example a glass of orange juice is approximately 100 calories which is a mile run at a moderate pace) and your morning latte from starbucks is also extremely high in calories. Opt for a tall skinny vanilla latte for example, which only has 90 calories. Either way, I'm sorry for rambling, I just struggle with food every day and I understand how difficult it is to keep an exercise routine AND eat healthy. Exercising speeds up your metabolism, but it also makes you more hungry so you have to be careful that you do not eat junk because otherwise this will have no effect. Eating healthy is probably one of the MOST important components of keeping a healthy lifestyle and weightloss...oh yeah and stay away from anything with granola in it...really high in calories and sugar not at all healthy!!

Hope I've helped someone, and not put everyone to sleep!

Great advice! I do not think you are rambling at all!! I am in the same boat as a lot of these posts. I am determined this year!! I did really well on the weight watchers online for a while. I love the frozen dinner idea because what you say is SOOO true!!! Good luck to us all in 2011!! We CAN do it!!!!

[Lisa and Pic]

We just joined the weight loss group. Just love that there will be a support group on YT.

[margaritaville]

I'm not making it a NY resolution as I don't think I have ever kept one . Count me in, I can use all the help I can get. The beginning of Dec. I joined Weight Watchers (btw the program has changed drastically) and so far, even with the holidays, things are going well.