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[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by My lil friend

I belong to "myfitnesspal" because it is free. I still have all of my points info from when I went to meetings. I do well when I log everything,it even makes me think twice before indulging,because I know that I will have to write it down.

I use a website called FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal. It is a free or paid site. I have been using free site for years

[Carmeow]

Oh boy..here goes...I am 5'4, 20 yrs old...and I weigh 215lbs

I know...its grossly unhealthy...I was always fat in school. Got to like 160 and was horrified, so I joined the dance team and lost 25lbs. After I graduated it was out of control. I was very, very depressed, didn't care about myself anymore, and moving in with my bf just made it worse since we loved to eat out or stay up late with movies and snacks.

Well...I can't believe I let it happen, and its super embarassing, but I need to put it out there. It'll help me stay motivated. It's effecting my health noticeably now. To be in a healthy weight range I have to get to 145. It seems literally out of the question, not doable. So I'll start with 30lbs an go from there... I just want to feel healthy and happy again.

I've tracked everything I've eaten today and yesterday and I went to zumba this morning but I couldn't keep up..I've never had to stop in the middle of class before. So embarrassing. Hopefully I can keep on track..

[chachi]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

Oh boy..here goes...I am 5'4, 20 yrs old...and I weigh 215lbs

I know...its grossly unhealthy...I was always fat in school. Got to like 160 and was horrified, so I joined the dance team and lost 25lbs. After I graduated it was out of control. I was very, very depressed, didn't care about myself anymore, and moving in with my bf just made it worse since we loved to eat out or stay up late with movies and snacks.

Well...I can't believe I let it happen, and its super embarassing, but I need to put it out there. It'll help me stay motivated. It's effecting my health noticeably now. To be in a healthy weight range I have to get to 145. It seems literally out of the question, not doable. So I'll start with 30lbs an go from there... I just want to feel healthy and happy again.

I've tracked everything I've eaten today and yesterday and I went to zumba this morning but I couldn't keep up..I've never had to stop in the middle of class before. So embarrassing. Hopefully I can keep on track..

Dont feel bad zumba is a hard class I go to one and cant keep up

[GeorgiesMomma]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

Oh boy..here goes...I am 5'4, 20 yrs old...and I weigh 215lbs

I know...its grossly unhealthy...I was always fat in school. Got to like 160 and was horrified, so I joined the dance team and lost 25lbs. After I graduated it was out of control. I was very, very depressed, didn't care about myself anymore, and moving in with my bf just made it worse since we loved to eat out or stay up late with movies and snacks.

Well...I can't believe I let it happen, and its super embarassing, but I need to put it out there. It'll help me stay motivated. It's effecting my health noticeably now. To be in a healthy weight range I have to get to 145. It seems literally out of the question, not doable. So I'll start with 30lbs an go from there... I just want to feel healthy and happy again.

I've tracked everything I've eaten today and yesterday and I went to zumba this morning but I couldn't keep up..I've never had to stop in the middle of class before. So embarrassing. Hopefully I can keep on track..

Don't be embarrassed Carmen, Zumba is not easy. I haven't finished a full class and when I do it at home I need breaks. Don't give you up or be embarrassed we are all in this together.

[My lil friend]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

I use a website called FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal. It is a free or paid site. I have been using free site for years

I will look into this one and see if I like it better,thanks.

Carmen,
I am 5ft2",after my last baby I weighed 220. Between 2000 and 2001 I lost 100 lbs,so it can be done. In the last 3yrs there has been so much stress in my life and I have not paid attention to what I was eating. Because I had attained some better eating habits I knew when I wasnt making good choises,so I have slowly gained back 20lbs.
Know that it CAN be done. Starting out think about the little changes that you can make. If you try to make healthy choises in what you eat and do EACH DAY,the next thing you know you have lost 10 or 15 lbs and it becomes easier,because it is part of your lifestyle.
Get a pedometer and set a goal of how many steps you want to take a day,if you do this daily it makes a difference. Work at drinking less or no soda and replacing it with water.
I hope for you that today is a successful day,that when you go to bed tonite you will feel as though you have made some healthy choises for your journey in becoming a more healthy person.

[loveyorks]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

I use a website called FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal. It is a free or paid site. I have been using free site for years

I signed up to Spark People as someone here suggested. It's completely free. But I'll also look up Fit day to see if it's better.

[sugarmamma]

141.6 today.......so I AM down 2 pounds so far

I still haven't taken measurements.....I need to do that ASAP

[GeorgiesMomma]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

141.6 today.......so I AM down 2 pounds so far

I still haven't taken measurements.....I need to do that ASAP

woo hoo! I weighed myself this morning 177.4 I need to take my measurements too!

[chachi]

I havent weighed myself but Ive been eating smart ones all week. I havent excercised though and thats what I really need to do

[loveyorks]

Originally Posted by chachi

I havent weighed myself but Ive been eating smart ones all week. I havent excercised though and thats what I really need to do

Yup me too.

[Ahis_Mama]

It seems like when I start to do good I end up falling off the wagon. My will power is almost nil. I do good all day and then at dinner I try to take a healthy portion...well sad to say I go back for seconds sometimes thirds cause I feel like i'm starving. I just need to get some will power. Anyone got some to spare?lol

Coffee for me so far. I need to make my Body by Vi shake when i'm done with that.

Carmen,
I know what you mean about giving up in the middle. Up until last year I was taking Karate with my kids. In the beginning I had a hard time keeping up with one on one sparring. Over time my stamina got better and I just lasted long enough to finish the round. I think if you keep it up, each time it gets better and better. I need to find some kind of exercise that I can find time to commit to. After getting off work at 5pm. I have to help the kids with their homework and cook dinner. I'm too tired to walk let alone get into some kind of exercise program/routine. I just gotta kick myself in the bootie to get motivated.

[Carmeow]

Originally Posted by Ahis_Mama

It seems like when I start to do good I end up falling off the wagon. My will power is almost nil. I do good all day and then at dinner I try to take a healthy portion...well sad to say I go back for seconds sometimes thirds cause I feel like i'm starving. I just need to get some will power. Anyone got some to spare?lol

Coffee for me so far. I need to make my Body by Vi shake when i'm done with that.

Carmen,
I know what you mean about giving up in the middle. Up until last year I was taking Karate with my kids. In the beginning I had a hard time keeping up with one on one sparring. Over time my stamina got better and I just lasted long enough to finish the round. I think if you keep it up, each time it gets better and better. I need to find some kind of exercise that I can find time to commit to. After getting off work at 5pm. I have to help the kids with their homework and cook dinner. I'm too tired to walk let alone get into some kind of exercise program/routine. I just gotta kick gmyself in the bootie to get motivated.

Do you have time in the morning? Maybe wake up 20 min earlier than usual and do a fitness dvd or walk Ahi. I prefer to work out first thing in the morning...because like you said after work, I'm just done, lol. And thats without the having kids part!!!

I think I have to remind myself that I'm not where I was physically, two years ago.. I cant expect myself to pick back up where I left off. I'll get back to that point though!!

Soooo lets see..today I had zumbawhen class when I woke up, and jogged a couple miles with Luma. Oh, and I found some sparkling water that is Acai Pom Berry flavored..tastes like soda,without that sickening diet taste 0 sugar, 0 carbs, 0 cal, 0 fat. So maybe carbonation in general is bad and sweeteners are too, but this has to be better than cherry coke, lol! It's a start. I just dont feel satisfied with water.

[My lil friend]

Its all about trading one thing for another.
I do eat SmartOnes,but I have to add a BIG salad or some other vege with it.

[Ahis_Mama]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

Do you have time in the morning? Maybe wake up 20 min earlier than usual and do a fitness dvd or walk Ahi. I prefer to work out first thing in the morning...because like you said after work, I'm just done, lol. And thats without the having kids part!!!

I think I have to remind myself that I'm not where I was physically, two years ago.. I cant expect myself to pick back up where I left off. I'll get back to that point though!!

Soooo lets see..today I had zumbawhen class when I woke up, and jogged a couple miles with Luma. Oh, and I found some sparkling water that is Acai Pom Berry flavored..tastes like soda,without that sickening diet taste 0 sugar, 0 carbs, 0 cal, 0 fat. So maybe carbonation in general is bad and sweeteners are too, but this has to be better than cherry coke, lol! It's a start. I just dont feel satisfied with water.

See that's the thing. I would love to get up earlier and walk or something. But 1. My hubbys says it's still too dark. 2. I already wake up at 5:30a.m. and I usually go to bed at about 11:30p.m. So sleep is precious.lol and 3. Ahi doesn't get her butt out of bed that early. And I don't think she could protect me much when walking in the dark.

I will just have to force myself to maybe 1/2 hour a day, a couple nights a week to start off. All in moderation. lol

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

Do you have time in the morning? Maybe wake up 20 min earlier than usual and do a fitness dvd or walk Ahi. I prefer to work out first thing in the morning...because like you said after work, I'm just done, lol. And thats without the having kids part!!!

I think I have to remind myself that I'm not where I was physically, two years ago.. I cant expect myself to pick back up where I left off. I'll get back to that point though!!

Soooo lets see..today I had zumbawhen class when I woke up, and jogged a couple miles with Luma. Oh, and I found some sparkling water that is Acai Pom Berry flavored..tastes like soda,without that sickening diet taste 0 sugar, 0 carbs, 0 cal, 0 fat. So maybe carbonation in general is bad and sweeteners are too, but this has to be better than cherry coke, lol! It's a start. I just dont feel satisfied with water.

Have you tried cucumber slices in your water? Lemon helps also, but the cucumber lends an extra "scent" level to the water. Also if you add in chia seeds. "Ask Lisa!" Having prepped water in your fridge with chia seeds and cucumber and/or lemon readily available in your fridge helps! If you feels snacky, drink some of the cucumber/chia water. Wait a few minutes and see if you are really hungry yet or just thirsty. I've been drinking a lot more water recently. And I only drink water or rum, no sodas.