New Year "Healthy Gomers" challenge!

[mercyGurl]

So we're coming up on 2007--time for those New Year resolutions! I surely can't be the only one on here with a desire to lose weight, right??

Well, I remembered we did a weight-loss challenge a few summers ago, and while I didn't keep it up, I remember some did. I'd love to get something like that started again.

If you'd like to join in and post weekly updates and get encouragement, just come on and do it! To make it easier, here's a few things you might in your first post:

Name: (We might know this already but hey, why not?)
Age: (Purely optional! This might help if there's someone your age who wants an encouragement buddy)
Weight loss goal: (If applicable)
Other health goals:
Worst temptation:
Best motivation: (Don't knock anyone's motivation!)
Secret weapon:


I'll go ahead and post mine:
Name: Sarah
Age: 18
Weight loss goal: I'd like to see steady loss over this next semester, probably 15 lbs.
Other health goals: I'd like to exercise at least 20 minutes, 3 times a week, and only eat dessert once a week and on weekends. I'd also like to cut back on the sweet tea.
Worst temptation: Sweet tea, processed foods. SNACKING!
Best motivation: If I'm mad I'm more likely to exercise. I really haven't found a wonderful motivation yet...still searching.
Secret weapon: Denise Austin videos


If no one wants to do it then the thread will die, plain and simple. I'm not going to keep bumping it up...but I hope you'll join in! Even if your goal is to maintain the weight you're at, still post!
-Sarah

(I put this in here because if I remember correctly the last weight loss challenge we had was in here. If y'all want to move it, you can)

[SirMax]

Name: Wendy
Age: 36
Weight loss goal: Not concerned about this...
Other health goals: I just want to get in better shape. I would like to walk for at least 20 minutes daily but will settle for 4 days a week.
Worst temptation: Chocolate, just being lazy.
Best motivation: I'm going to Israel in October 2007 and have to be in shape to do the work we are planning to do while there.
Secret weapon: I own my own treadmill so I don't have to go anywhere to walk.

[triplet mom]

I could very much lose a few. It gets harder and harder each year! Ack!
Name: Joanne
Age: the mid 40's.
Weight loss goal: 10 lbs
Other goals: 20 guy pushups
Worst temptation: chips and snacking, AND chocolate
Best motivation: mirror
Secret weapon: in house gym at work (no excuses!)

[coolestmom03]

Name: Debbie
Age: 37 3/4th
Weight loss goal: 20 pounds
Other goals: better eating habits
Worst temptation: Children's snacks
Best motivation: 20 year class reunion in 5 months
Secret weapon: eliptical

[Light Hearted]

Very cool thread Sarah.
Name: Tammy
Age: 45
Weight loss goal: I don't so much need to lose weight as I need to tone things up.
Other health goals: I'd like to start eating healthier and begin an exercise program of some sort.
Worst temptation: Anything that is salty, greasy and dipped in something fattening.
Best motivation: Summer is coming at some point and I'd like to build up my stamina to keep up with Jordan when he is running away from me.
Secret weapon: I have a Gazelle at home.

[SueQ]

Name: Sue
Age: 45
Goal: Let's start with 30...
Other goals: I have a membership to Curves...let's start with 3 days a week
Worst temptation: Anything between 4:00 and 6:00.....and cheese
Best motivation: My daughter
Secret Weapon: ?????????

[Salome]

Great idea Sarah!! Thanks.

Name: Kara
Age: 38
Weight loss goal: 5 lbs. If I could shift that 5 lbs. around to muscle, even better!!
Other health goals: 30 min 4 to 5 mornings a week, eating healthier
Worst temptation: sleeping in, chocolate/sweets, lazy
Best motivation: Looking at those who are my age-ish that are fit. Looking at my uncle who never took care of himself and can hardly get around anymore.
Secret weapon: A BUNCH of exercise videos. My husband's weight machine.

[Whiteheart]

Name: Rod
Age: 34
Weight Loss Goal: Approx 30kgs
Other Health Goals: Build extensive muscle mass
Worst Temptation: Eating fast food for convenience when driving Taxi
Best Motivation: Knowing what I would look like 'built'
Secret Weapon: Personal Trainer with private Gym.

[Jason]

Name: Jason
Age: 36
Goal: Let's start with 10...
Other goals: Drink more water
Worst temptation: Soda, chips
Best motivation: I don't have one :(
Secret Weapon: I don't have one :(

[SmileyFreak1981]

Name: DeeDee
Age: soon to be 26
Weight loss goal: 20ish lbs. by the end of May.
Other health goals: To ultimately be able to run a mile in around 9 minutes. To help manage stress by exercising. To eat healthier (ie. less Sonic and Taco Bueno :D ) I plan on keeping a food journal as well.
Worst temptation: Sonic, Bueno, junk food.
Best motivation: That pair of jeans I haven't been able to get into for a couple of years; to be able to go to the pool next summer and not feel self conscious in a bathing suit.
Secret weapon: The treadmill in the living room and Pilates DVDs

[mercyGurl]

In case any of y'all want to do it, NIKE is doing a program where you make a resolution and keep track of how far you have run and all that stuff.

I said if I don't run 30 miles in January, then I won't eat desserts in February...

[Corrine]

Great thread, Sarah!

[SirMax]

Well Brian and I started tonight. We went walking...walked 1 1/2 miles.

[Whiteheart]

:mad: I have damaged a rotator cuff muscle in my right shoulder throwing around some heavy weights doing Pec Flyes.

Not impressed. Now I have to take it easy on my shoulder for the next few months. i.e. no 'heavy' weights

[sandie]

That's no good, Rod. How are you on a treadmill?

[Mr.Elwood]

Name: Elwood
Age: 40
Weight loss goal: to be 250lbs or lower and change my % ratio
Other health goals: coach soccer for my girls. Play softball, volleyball, or some other communal sport with adults.
Worst temptation: Diet Coke, Hershey Symphony, Edds Raspberry swirl.
Best motivation: Mirror or any reflection that caches my profile.
Secret weapon: Home gym and Krista

[Sharon]

Name: Sharon

Age: Never mind


Weight Loss Goal: About another 30-40 lbs

Other Health Goals: To continue to build muscle mass, stop smoking

Worst Temptation: My Computer (laziness), good chocolate, getting bored and baking like a fool

Best Motivation: I've already lost an extreme amount of weight. I don't want to stop now

Secret Weapon: I have a Gazelle. Protein bars. My stomach surgery (Limits my intake)

[ruepickle]

Name: Angela

Age: 21

Weight Loss Goal: 25-35 pounds right now, ultimately 50-65 pounds

Other Health Goals: lower fat %, spend less time online, read the Bible more (hey, health is health)

Worst Temptation: The internet. . ., food being readily available to snack on, "farmer's diet" (high on carbs, protien, and sugars, low on vegetables and huge servings)

Best Motivation: just wanting to be healthy and be able to breathe better when i run around with my niece and nephew and i've already lost about 50 lbs, so i wanna keep going

Secret Weapon: currently i live in the country, which seems to be full of detriments. although you can walk for miles very easily and not meet anyone (fun, but kinda creepy) and walking down to the river and back (about 4 miles by road and 2 miles through the field) is definitely a good excuse to excercise. the river is beautiful.

[Salome]

Secret Weapon: currently i live in the country, which seems to be full of detriments. although you can walk for miles very easily and not meet anyone (fun, but kinda creepy) and walking down to the river and back (about 4 miles by road and 2 miles through the field) is definitely a good excuse to excercise. the river is beautiful.


What a GREAT secret weapon. It sounds divine.

[Veni Vidi Velo]

Name: Galen
Age: 37 on December 29th
Weight loss goal: to get back down to 185 lbs . . . need to drop around 20 lbs to get there
Other health goals: Big goals this year: a couple of triathlons, a ton of 5ks & at least one century ride (100 mile bike ride)
Worst temptation: Coke Classic, chocolate & ice cream
Best motivation: My daughter is competing with me in the 5k's & a kid's triathlon, plus, I just like being able to physically do whatever I want.
Secret weapon: Cannondale Ironman 2000

Cool thread! How are we going to do this, monthly or weekly updates on progress?

[mercyGurl]

Name: Galen
Age: 37 on December 29th
Weight loss goal: to get back down to 185 lbs . . . need to drop around 20 lbs to get there
Other health goals: Big goals this year: a couple of triathlons, a ton of 5ks & at least one century ride (100 mile bike ride)
Worst temptation: Coke Classic, chocolate & ice cream
Best motivation: My daughter is competing with me in the 5k's & a kid's triathlon, plus, I just like being able to physically do whatever I want.
Secret weapon: Cannondale Ironman 2000

Cool thread! How are we going to do this, monthly or weekly updates on progress?
However folks want to do it...we could pick a day of the week to do updates, or we could pick a day of the month, or just do it whenever we want to...anyone got any strong opinions??

[Salome]

Not a strong one, but maybe every Saturday people can log what they've done or didn't do, and what they hope to improve on during the next week.

[Light Hearted]

Not a strong one, but maybe every Saturday people can log what they've done or didn't do, and what they hope to improve on during the next week.
Saturday doesn't seem to be a good day for folks logging on. Maybe a weekday might work better. However, whatever the majority wants I will go with. :D

[Salome]

Hmmm, very observant. Do you think Friday p.m. or Monday a.m. would work better? I picked Saturday because UNLIKE myself, some people actually work-out on Saturdays!! I always take the weekends off. :)

[mercyGurl]

Perhaps sometime every Tuesday? Just because it's a random day...;)

[mercyGurl]

So the big thing I know I need to cut down on is processed foods and bad carbs...I know you're not supposed to cut carbs out altogether, but what are some good carbs to eat??

[sandie]

Sarah: Vegetables are a source of good carbs, and they're good for you too. Cut out the potatoes and eat the other vegies. Eliminate or cut down on the bread, rice and pastas.

I lose weight when I do this, and feel healthy, too.

[jaci74]

So the big thing I know I need to cut down on is processed foods and bad carbs...I know you're not supposed to cut carbs out altogether, but what are some good carbs to eat??

Hi Sarah

"Good" carbs to eat are - brown rice, sweet potato. One of the detox diets I went on said white potatoes are still okay, but to alternate having brown rice one night and potatoes the next night.

I have started cutting carbs by having fruit in the morning for breakfast instead of toast. I thought it would be hard to get used to, but so far, so good :)

Bless ya

Jaci

[jaci74]

Name: Jaci
Age: 32
Weight loss goal: immediately...10-15 kgs (approx 22-33 pounds)
Other health goals: to have more energy and feel better about myself
Worst temptation: Hot chips, anything sweet.
Best motivation: getting my health back, improving wellbeing and looking gorgeous ;) :p
Secret weapon: Treadmill, (if I use it ;))

[Light Hearted]

Perhaps sometime every Tuesday? Just because it's a random day...;)
That would work for me.

[NurseBettyLu]

So the big thing I know I need to cut down on is processed foods and bad carbs...I know you're not supposed to cut carbs out altogether, but what are some good carbs to eat??
Real simple carb primer: Call it, if you will, "Nurse BettyLu's Guide to carb consumption that you can carry around in your head". Think "Whole Real Foods". The idea is, the farther man takes a food substance from the way God made it, the worse it is. For instance: A nice juicy organic apple=good. Applesauce=not as good. Apple juice=a little worse. Applejacks=not food. Really, if people would stay away from white flour, refined sugar and hydrogenated fats, they would live longer, healthier lives. Now somebody drag me down off my soapbox before I start preaching about colon care.

[wannabaRSgirl]

Yes, I am going to have to jump on board. I got a bad cholesterol report from the Dr. the other day. Can you believe, I turn 30 and everything goes down hill!



Name: Christy
Age: 30
Weight loss goal: 10 lbs.
Other health goals: do something cardio 3 times a week for 20 mins., do some toning 2 times
Worst temptation: couch, coke and chocolate,
Best motivation: bad report from the Dr.
Secret weapon:I live in FL now, the weather is great, I have no excuse. If the weather is bad and I can't get outside, I have all these videos and DVD's I have been storing up like a squirrel. AND, I got an Ipod for Christmas!

[Jason]

I know Tuesday is our report day but I got weighed today. I weigh 147 lbs, which is about 8 less than I thought/last weighed, so I'm like closer to my goal. Before you think 147 lbs isn't very much, I am 5'6" and have a very small frame. I'd like to weigh 130 lbs ultimately.

[Veni Vidi Velo]

Yes, I am going to have to jump on board. I got a bad cholesterol report from the Dr. the other day. Can you believe, I turn 30 and everything goes down hill!



Name: Christy
Age: 30
Weight loss goal: 10 lbs.
Other health goals: do something cardio 3 times a week for 20 mins., do some toning 2 times
Worst temptation: couch, coke and chocolate,
Best motivation: bad report from the Dr.
Secret weapon:I live in FL now, the weather is great, I have no excuse. If the weather is bad and I can't get outside, I have all these videos and DVD's I have been storing up like a squirrel. AND, I got an Ipod for Christmas!

Christy forgot to include in her "Best Motivation" me has her loving, encouraging task master.

[NurseBettyLu]

Christy forgot to include in her "Best Motivation" me has her loving, encouraging task master.
Awwwwww.......

[mercyGurl]

For those who want to, www.tickerfactory.com has a custom-ticker program where you can make your own ticker and as you lose weight, it will automatically update. You can either set it so it lists your weight, or simply how much weight you want to lose. You pick the background and the slider...that ticker is mighty powerful motivation! Here's mine:

http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wqGmTBB/weight.png

[ausgirl]

Name: Marg
Age: 30
Weight loss goal: 5-7 kg (pounds think about 12) currently about 75kg
Other health goal: Tone up a bit, get fitter (gone flabby!)
Worst temptation: Hot chips, potato chips, being too lazy to cook a decent meal when I get home from work (I live alone) and eat junk instead.
Best motivation: Not having to go up a dress size or dig out the pre weight loss clothes ( I lost about 15kg about this time last year)
Secret weapon: Getting a puppy in about 5 weeks so will have to take regular walks with it!!! Hate treadmills or inside stuff, prefer the great outdoors.

This is a great idea, so we report when, and start from when? I'll probably be a day behind somewhere due to the time zone thing.

[mercyGurl]

Report in this thread starting the 2nd of January...and every Tuesday--at any time that day...so if Tuesday USA time is generally Wednesday for you (or whatever), then post either on your Tuesday or if you'd like, post whenever us US'ers would...whatevs.

[teresaUK]

Name: Teresa
Weight loss goal: 38llbs
Other health goals: to get toned.
Worst temptation: chocolate, toast.
Best motivation: seeing my clothes I cant get into
Secret weapon: goji berries and spirilina. Drinking loads of water so there's less room for food.:rolleyes: ;) :)

(Thanks Sarah - I needed some accountability - this thread is perfect! I'm going to try and get myself a ticker.....)

Got one! I've put my weight on it to humiliate myself into actually doing this!


http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/we6aOPK/weight.png
(http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/we6aOPK/)

[Sharon]

Real simple carb primer: Call it, if you will, "Nurse BettyLu's Guide to carb consumption that you can carry around in your head". Think "Whole Real Foods". The idea is, the farther man takes a food substance from the way God made it, the worse it is. For instance: A nice juicy organic apple=good. Applesauce=not as good. Apple juice=a little worse. Applejacks=not food. Really, if people would stay away from white flour, refined sugar and hydrogenated fats, they would live longer, healthier lives. Now somebody drag me down off my soapbox before I start preaching about colon care.

Another thing to remember about carbs ..... we as a society eat WAY TOO MANY!!!! We are supposed to be getting 50 grams of protein a day. Instead we get about 50+ grams of carbs a day, in the form of refined and over processed goods. When you eat the carbs they are converted to sugars which we definitely don't need more of

[NurseBettyLu]

True. We, as a society, eat too much PERIOD. There are some studies out that suggest a reduction in caloric intake in general may possibly lead to longer lifespans. Food for thought, so to speak. Also, some things are so bad they need to be avoided altogether, especially if the goal is weight loss. Corn and potatoes are used to--guess what?--fatten livestock for market! 'Nuff said.

[Sharon]

True. We, as a society, eat too much PERIOD. There are some studies out that suggest a reduction in caloric intake in general may possibly lead to longer lifespans. Food for thought, so to speak. Also, some things are so bad they need to be avoided altogether, especially if the goal is weight loss. Corn and potatoes are used to--guess what?--fatten livestock for market! 'Nuff said.

Corn ...... we really don't eat it ..... we just kinda rent it for a while ..... LOL

[NurseBettyLu]

EEEEEWWWWW!!(snorting and braying, family members enquiring "Are you ok? I thought you were working in there!) I guess you're never too old for a little potty humor. Thanks, was headed for a spell of the glums, you rescued me.:p

[Sharon]

EEEEEWWWWW!!(snorting and braying, family members enquiring "Are you ok? I thought you were working in there!) I guess you're never too old for a little potty humor. Thanks, was headed for a spell of the glums, you rescued me.:p


Funny but oh so true ...... :p

Glad to help you out


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[danbos]

Name: Dan
Age: 18
Weight gain goal: get up to 150-160 lb.
Other health goals: Bump my ability up to being able to run 5 miles without stopping.
Worst temptation: Laziness
Best motivation: Umm...
Secret weapon: Umm....oreos? :p

EDIT: Didn't realize this was in the CARAT section...I followed a link from another thread.

[mercyGurl]

Name: Dan
Age: 18
Weight gain goal: get up to 150-160 lb.
Other health goals: Bump my ability up to being able to run 5 miles without stopping.
Worst temptation: Laziness
Best motivation: Umm...
Secret weapon: Umm....oreos? :p

EDIT: Didn't realize this was in the CARAT section...I followed a link from another thread.
I put it here because that's where it was during the summer--threads stay alive here longer...I'm only 18--it doesn't matter how old you are:)

[Debbie]

Name: Debbie
Age: was 47, now I'm 48 :eek:
Weight loss goal: 40, in 10 pound increments.
Other health goals: Increase energy by excercising more, eating energizing foods.
Worst temptation: Southern fare cooked the southern way. Biscuits and cane syrup, sweet tea, cured ham and grits.
Best motivation: The mirror, clothes I can't wear and the ability to keep doing what I love to do.
Secret weapon: Not yet discovered

My clock will start 01/02.

Good deal Sarah. I am so glad you started this thread.

[SueQ]

Corn ...... we really don't eat it ..... we just kinda rent it for a while ..... LOL

LOL...I know what you mean...I love corn but it doesn't love me......

BTW corn and potatoes are NOT vegies! (That was for my friend Linda!)

And.....eating a bit of protein with a carb keeps your blood sugar in check...

[SueQ]

Oh yeah, and my first report will be 1/9.....I didn't begin until 1 hour and 10 minutes ago....:p

[ausgirl]

Oh yeah, and my first report will be 1/9.....I didn't begin until 1 hour and 10 minutes ago....:p
Me too, had last naughty food at lunch today.

I was wondering, do you think it would be valuable to report honestly anything that we eat that we shouldn't - like my hot chips, snickers and cake today!?

I just feel that if I have to admit to you all that I've pigged out on something I shouldn't then I might be more likely not to do it in future - just an idea.

[sandie]

Name: Sandra
Age: 51
Weight loss goal: 30 lbs
Other health goal: to be fit
Worst motivation: sweet tooth, sticky rice cakes in Chinatown
Best motivation: smaller dress size (Not that I wear dresses.) :p
Secret weapon: YMCA gym two blocks away

[Salome]

Corn ...... we really don't eat it ..... we just kinda rent it for a while ..... LOL


HAHAHA!! That is hilarious!! But really, that means I can still eat a lot it, right????? :confused: :p

p.s. I'm OFFICIALLY starting to report next week. Last week was BAD!! And honestly, I might wait for two weeks, because the bambinos are still off of school, and when they're off, I'm off. I know, I know........ any excuse will do.

[NurseBettyLu]

Ok, 'fess up time. As much as I have learned about food, this is a little embarrassing. Seems as I have fallen off the wagon rather badly. You see, I got all this overtime, which is nice in a way because my ends come closer to meeting every month. And junk, if nothing else, is awfully convenient. But I feel LOUSY. Not sure how to post my goals since I'm not out to lose weight(if it happens it happens, I won't complain). When I eat right and exercise I feel like I can lick the world, and I'd like that back. So it's back to South Beach as of tomorrow. That, and walking in the cemetary. Great way to exercise, BTW. Not a lot of traffic to deal with, and people tend to leave you alone. You can get some good spiritual work done at the same time. Oh, and let's not forget to pray for each other on this. No Krispy Kreme formed against us shall prosper(sorry 'bout the paraphrase there)!

[Sharon]

Ok, 'fess up time. As much as I have learned about food, this is a little embarrassing. Seems as I have fallen off the wagon rather badly. You see, I got all this overtime, which is nice in a way because my ends come closer to meeting every month. And junk, if nothing else, is awfully convenient. But I feel LOUSY. Not sure how to post my goals since I'm not out to lose weight(if it happens it happens, I won't complain). When I eat right and exercise I feel like I can lick the world, and I'd like that back. So it's back to South Beach as of tomorrow. That, and walking in the cemetary. Great way to exercise, BTW. Not a lot of traffic to deal with, and people tend to leave you alone. You can get some good spiritual work done at the same time. Oh, and let's not forget to pray for each other on this. No Krispy Kreme formed against us shall prosper(sorry 'bout the paraphrase there)!

Like this?? .....

80808

If I may .....

One thing I have learned is that it's so much more than a diet. You have to be ready to make a lifestyle change. And you know what?? Every once in a great while a Krispy Kreme ain't gonna kill ya. Now if you eat most of the box then yes....... :rolleyes:

[Salome]

So go when the light is on instead. ONE is free AND warm. Yummmmm.

Oh, and drink water. Lots of water. I'm getting excited. Okay, that might be a little exaggerated. But I know the encouragement received here will definately help. Especially when it comes to eating healthier.

May I take a minute for a PSA? :p I'm a subscriber to Flylady.net. A free website that helps in my quest for a clean and organized and peaceful home. Well there is help for those trying to lose weight and it is all about lifestyle. Their new book is called Body Clutter. It is also listed on Amazon. I haven't read it, but keep reading good reports on it.

And a place I buy alot of my exercise videos is CollageVideo.com. Now there are no sales and I've yet to see a free shipping promotion, but the website is set up where you can view a 60 second summary of each video and also a place for people to go and give their review of the videos. They do an excellent job of breaking down the video into time segments, ie warm-up, upper body toning, ab work, cool down, etc. And also letting you know if it is a good video for beginner, intermediate or advanced, and whether it is high impact or low impact. There is a good tool to use to help you narrow down your search based on your personal preference.

And now back to our regularly scheduled program......

[mercyGurl]

So as for a way to update--since everyone's goals are so varied, there won't be a set 'update' form to use...

Also, some (like myself) might not want their weight blasted all over the internet--that's ok! Just remember what your start weight is, and then every week say how much it is off of that, for example:

Weight change this week:+1 lb
Total weight change this year:-5 lbs.

(Or you just could list your weight change that week, then the first week of the month post your total--however you want to do it.

A fun way to do it might be to post what you did good that past week, and what you need to work on. Feel free to post as detailed or as vague as you want--this thread is for you!!

Hope that might help for those wondering how we might post the updates.
-Sarah
(P.S. My first weigh-in will be next week, since I will be using a different scale at school than the one here, which can be jittery.)

[draw627]

Name: Betty
Age: 40ish
Weight Loss Goal: To loose a few and tone the rest
Other Health Goals: Walk and exercise regularly, eat healthier, and laugh more
Worst Temptation: I guess you could say sweets
Best Motivation: An encouraging friend
Secret Weapon: Knowing I will feel better and be able to do more if I take better care of this body

[Jason]

One thing I just did is decided that money I would've spent on unhealthy food I'll spend elsewhere. So I'm now sponsoring a 7-year-old boy from Uganda named Tadeo. It will cost $35/month as he is a HopeChild, meaning his community is affected by HIV/AIDS and the $5 extra goes towards AIDS prevention and things like that.

If you're interested in doing something similar:
http://www.worldvision.org

[NurseBettyLu]

Cool idea, Jason. I do something similar when I give up soft drinks for Lent. Yeah, I drink a LOT of soft drinks. As for an update, today really has been my first day back on the program, but I do have a couple of observations. First, it costs a lot more to crawl back on the wagon than it does to stay there in the first place. $92 at Wal-Mart, $33 at Jimmy Lowe's (finest produce in Mobile county), and $60 at The Health Hut (but that included two books: What Would Jesus Eat? and None of These Diseases)! Second, no sugar rush in the world is as good as the cravings are bad. Alas, this too shall pass. I am determined.

[NurseBettyLu]

Oh, and thanks Sharon for the donut pic. I saved it, and now it's my desktop wallpaper. It makes me happy.

[ausgirl]

Okay, update, current weight is actually 73kg. So that's where I start!

[Sharon]

Oh, and thanks Sharon for the donut pic. I saved it, and now it's my desktop wallpaper. It makes me happy.

Donuts ....blech ....

[Light Hearted]

So, here's my update. I don't recall if we decided on a given day yet to do so. I've been working out every morning on my gazelle with the exception of the past two days. I had to take a break to clear all the smoke out of my house! :eek: Unfortunate fireplace incident. I also started drinking Green Tea which really is not bad if you get the diet citrus flavor so, I'm getting there. :D

[Johnny 59]

Name: David
Age: 47
Weight Loss Goal: 28 (current weight 188 lb.) Time Line: Spring break (for me that begins on 3/12)
Other Health Goals: Healthy lifestyle (regular exercise & healthy eating habits). Same time line.
Worst Temptation: Krispy Kremes (Thanks a lot guys!:p ).
Best Motivation: Competition. My wife who has the same goals.
Secret Weapon: Portion control and accountability.

[danbos]

Hmm...the whole running 5 miles thing is gonna be harder than I thought...I have been able to run 4 miles once, and several times went 3 miles, but I haven't run for a few months now, and in the past to days, I've been tired after one mile...so that's gonna need some work.

Anyways, see y'all later, I'm off to run. :D

[Lady_Wing_9]

Name: Amber
Age: 20
Weight Loss Goal: 25-50 pounds
Other Health Goals: Cardio for 30-40min 3days a week and weight training 3days a week
Worst Temptation: Food:p
Best Motivation: Myself, I wanna prove that I can do this
Secret Weapon: Billy Blanks Boot Camp (oh it kills ya) and Shape.com

[ruepickle]

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/weS6oWj/weight.png
(http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/weS6oWj/)


(most of the christmas candy is gone. . .)

[sandie]

Angela: That's impressive. :)

[Lady_Wing_9]

Angela: That's impressive. :)
That is, way to go Pickle

[mercyGurl]

Sounds like everyone's doing great! I went and got a cartilage piercing today in my right ear to remind me that I am young and should be in the best shape of my life...

[ruepickle]

Angela: That's impressive. :)


actually, it is just a sign of how much your weight fluctuates!!! the day i originally weighed myself was right after a family christmas, and yesterday, i had slept all day because i have come down with a cold, so i've been sticking with the lighter meals. . . lol!

so, i'm sure the weight will come back up. but that is about where my weight fluctuates between, so it's not an unaccurate representation. . .

[Johnny 59]

Name: David
Age: 47
Weight Loss Goal: 28 (current weight 188 lb.) Time Line: Spring break (for me that begins on 3/12)
Other Health Goals: Healthy lifestyle (regular exercise & healthy eating habits).
Worst Temptation: Krispy Kremes (Thanks a lot guys!:p ).
Best Motivation: Competition. My wife who has the same goals.
Secret Weapon: Portion control and accountability.

I added a time line to my goal since I was reminded that without a time line a goal is only a dream.

Also, I forgot to mention my other secret weapon. It's Weight Watchers chocolate cupcakes. Simply take any boxed chocolate cake mix and in place of the water, oil and egg substitute 12 oz. of Diet Coke. Mix and portion into 24 paper muffin cups in a muffin pan and bake as directed. Each cupcake is 1 point and they will keep in an airtight container for several days. They are very good and really quite satisfying but remember to share so you won't be tempted to eat them all yourself.

[mercyGurl]

I added a time line to my goal since I was reminded that without a time line a goal is only a dream.

Also, I forgot to mention my other secret weapon. It's Weight Watchers chocolate cupcakes. Simply take any boxed chocolate cake mix and in place of the water, oil and egg substitute 12 oz. of Diet Coke. Mix and portion into 24 paper muffin cups in a muffin pan and bake as directed. Each cupcake is 1 point and they will keep in an airtight container for several days. They are very good and really quite satisfying but remember to share so you won't be tempted to eat them all yourself.
That's a huge amount of weight to lose in 3 months...if you were obese it might not be unreasonable, but to lose that much weight in 3 months at your current weight seems dangerous...everything I've read talks about how you need to take it slow...

[SirMax]

Well after going walking last week I came down with a nasty cold (the second one in a month!) so I've done a whole lot of nothing....I have lost weight because I haven't eaten alot.

[Johnny 59]

That's a huge amount of weight to lose in 3 months...if you were obese it might not be unreasonable, but to lose that much weight in 3 months at your current weight seems dangerous...everything I've read talks about how you need to take it slow...

Thank you for the concern. I have consulted my doctor and a nutritionalist and have been told by both that the I can safely lose 2-3 lbs. per week with proper nutrition and exercise. This is in line with what I have researched and experienced myself. I am only 5' 7" (well actually closer to 5' 6", I just round up cause it sounds better) and the current BMI charts put my ideal weight in the 145-155 range. My goal weight is 5-10 lbs. over my ideal weight. I can live with that.

FYI: Regardless of wether you are 20 lbs. or 200 lbs. overweight the maximum amount of fat you can burn/lose in a week is 3 lbs. If you are losing more than that you are in fact "burning" muscle tissue which results in actually lowering your body's ability to burn fat.

So I agree a slow burn is actaully much better for sustaining weight lose. I'm just a little competative, though, so I'm going for the max (or near to it) that I can lose safely.

[Debbie]

I have officially joined "Shapes". Want to firm up as I lose.

[ruepickle]

is it bad taht i want to lose some muscle as well as fat? i am 5'4 and i am out of shape, but i can bench press over 100 lbs. i don't need to be as strong as i am. i don't know. i wish i had the money to talk to a professional about things, but i don't. so this is just angela brain vomit. lol :)

[draw627]

I'll "fess up", my update is not good. I haven't started doing anything yet!!!! I've had lots of unexpected situations come up lately that have really been pulling on me. I guess all the more to exercise huh??? Maybe I'll make myself start in the morning. My treadmill is looking quite lonely :(

[SueQ]

You're not alone, draw.......eating less but not better....sleeping in instead of exercising.....good day to take the dog for a walk, though....

Breakfast yesterday: 3 sugar-free cookies, piece of cold chicken and a cup of popcorn..... carb, protein and fiber all there......:rolleyes:

[sandie]

I've had an up and down week. Walked a lot, my diet can be improved. Just bought lots of salad vegies and fruit for a fruit salad.

[wbthornton]

Name: Brian
Age: 41
Weight loss goal: 20 lbs (Currently 205)
Other health goals: Drop my BMI level
Worst temptation: Snacking.....too many large meals
Best motivation: Joined a fitness club with 3 other guys yesterday :)
Secret Weapon: Circuit training

[teresaUK]

I usually eat fairly healthy anyway - but I need to snack less and exercise more.

Breakfast: spoonful meusli with mixed seeds, dried apricots, goji berries (great for energy) and soy milk.

Lunch: Smoothie made from banana, frozen raspberries, blueberries, cranberries grapes and soy milk.

Dinner: Brown rice with mixed peppers, onions, mushrooms and tuna.

Drinks: Water, Rooibos tea & peppemint tea.
(finally -no caffeine....I weaned myself off at last! But I'll still have a latte when I go out .:p ;) )

The weight should be dropping off, but it's not -because I'm not exercising enough.
Just got my weights out of storage and about to start an exercise dvd that combines cardio with resistance.
Also plan to get back to fast walking my dogs across the beach and back -(about 7 miles) a couple times a week......... and get on my orbitrek again.:rolleyes:
I'm cream crackered just thinking about it!

[wannabaRSgirl]

well, if I do something today, I will have met my quota for the 3 times a week.

Also, this week I have been introduced to cool stuff like juicing, and making shakes out of spinach, banana and peaches, it was soooo yummy!

[straitline]

Name: straitline
Age: hmm
Weight loss goal: 15lbs
Other health goals:
Worst temptation: ice cream
Best motivation: my own stomach
Secret weapon: WATER

[straitline]

btw in 2006 i lost 56 pounds. i'm down from 280 to 224

[SueQ]

Good job, Straitline! Good motivation for the rest of us!

I did take a walk with the dog yesterday....raining today...tomorrow looks good for Curves....healthier food choices today....for the most part....:rolleyes:

[JanetRN]

Name: Jant
Weight Loss Goal: 50 lbs or so over the next year
Temptation: Sweet Tea, food in general...eating out of boardom... eating because food is one of the only things around me I can control...blah blah blah
Motivation: My cardiologist
Secret Weapon: Chance (Drill Sgt) and Christy incouraging me

[ausgirl]

Okay, it's Tuesday here, so reporting day for me......
Start weight was 73kg; have lost about 1kg - which is all one could expect in 1 week so good I guess, have been a bit bad at times, with a few naughty things, but havent' given in to my chip weakness!!

[Johnny 59]

Okay, it's Tuesday here, so reporting day for me......
Start weight was 73kg; have lost about 1kg - which is all one could expect in 1 week so good I guess, have been a bit bad at times, with a few naughty things, but havent' given in to my chip weakness!!
That sounds like great progress. Can't get my head wrapped around the whole metric thing but 1 kg is around 2 pounds, right? That's great!!! You rock!

[Johnny 59]

Weekly update:
Weight loss: 3 pounds
Started walking 45-60 minutes per day M-Th. (work 2nd job F & Sa unloading trucks and pulling pallets to sales floor of a major retailer-very physically demanding job/Sunday a day of rest)

[jaci74]

My update too:

Weight Loss: 1.2 kg (or roughly 2.5 pounds)
Total Weight Loss: as above

Mine is mostly due to a detox diet I am doing. (Very safely, no pills - just plenty of fruit, salad, vegies, nuts/legumes and either potato or brown rice, taking vitamin supplements and drinking gallons of water!!! Have only been on it since Sunday, so hopefully will improve loss next week.

Only exercised a couple of times though, need to increase that.

[Salome]

Well let's see, last week I continued sleeping in and finished off my second jar of Nutella since I received 5 of them for Christmas. :o Thankfully, I have found one other person in this family of mine that enjoys the stuff also, so at least I know that I'm not the only one responsible for the whole 2 jars. I'm also thankful that low-rise pants are still in fashion. It's the ONLY reason I haven't had to go out and buy a bigger size. It's amazing how much more you can eat when you don't have a waist band pressing against your gut..... I mean.......:p

My next report should be better because I didn't "officially" start until this week. So far so good.

[teresaUK]

I've only lost one pound in weight this week,(lost 2 last week) but I've lost 1/4 inch off my bust, 1 1/2 inches off my waist, 3/4 inch off my hips and 3/4 inch off my thigh!

[Salome]

Excellent Teresa!! When I started working out in earnest a few years ago, I decided not to go the way of the scale. I found it more discouraging and I'll tell you why. After working out reguarly for I'd say about a year, my weight was probably 5 MAYBE 10 pounds (and that would be a stretch) less than when I started, however I had gone from wearing a size 10/12 pant to a size 4/6. It's all about redistributing the inches!! haha! :D

[Lady_Wing_9]

I've lost about 2-5 pounds thus far...hoping I can keep it off with the crazy week I'm having.

Great job thus far guys! :) *runs back to her work*

[NurseBettyLu]

Another observation about dieting: When you eat nothing but junk for months on end, you forget how to use your good knives. I opened up my right index finger to the bone, had to be carted off to the emergency room, and wound up getting six stitches and a stern lecture on proper diet AND knife safety. Other than that, pretty decent week. Ate well exept for a TEENSY piece of cake at my auntie's birthday party (she's ninety! and no signs of slowing down). Walked twice, and am shooting for three times this week.

[Light Hearted]

I've lost about 2-5 pounds thus far...hoping I can keep it off with the crazy week I'm having.

Great job thus far guys! :) *runs back to her work*
AWESOME WORK TANQUINETETE! :D I'm not doing so hot this week. Hmmm, must think of a good excuse. ;)

[Salome]

I have a Golden retriever. I was buying a large bag of Purina at Wal-Mart and was in line to check out. A woman behind me asked if I had a dog? (DUH!)

On impulse, I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, and that I was starting the Purina Diet again. Although I probably shouldn't, because I'd ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an intensive care ward with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms.

I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way that it works is to load your pants pockets with Purina nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry and that the food is nutritionally complete so I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in the line was by now enthralled with my story.)

Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no; I stepped off a curb to sniff an Irish Setter's butt and a car hit us both.

I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack, he was laughing so hard!



Happy Dieting!!!

:p (and yes this is a "forward" I received, not something that really happened to me!)

[mercyGurl]

Great job so far guys!

So I weighed myself today and I weighed 5 lbs less than I did when I left for Christmas break! YAY ME!

And I worked out for the first time today...that weight on the scale was really encouraging me...I'm still watching portions and am going to try to keep exercising.

[Light Hearted]

Great job so far guys!

So I weighed myself today and I weighed 5 lbs less than I did when I left for Christmas break! YAY ME!

And I worked out for the first time today...that weight on the scale was really encouraging me...I'm still watching portions and am going to try to keep exercising.
YEAH SARAH! Way to go! :cool:

[draw627]

Keep up the good work Sarah! I've finally started mine, and now my treadmill is wagging its' tail :D I do smoothies every morning (been doing them for 1 1/2 yrs now) and I've also started juicing again, along with drinking more water. I do still eat my meals though, just eating healthy....most of the time. It really makes a big difference in the way I feel. My next goal is to join a club. It just seems to motivate me more by being around others......I just need to go back to work so I can afford a club. Hopefully that will happen soon.

[NurseBettyLu]

Really, I expected more sympathy for my poor finger. C'mon, y'all, it really hurt. *sniff*:(

[Salome]

I'm sorry. :( Six stitches is nothing to laugh about. How are you feeling now? Are you right handed?

[ruepickle]

i'm late this week. . . sorry!


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last night i walked the block and a half from teh resturant to where my car was parked instead of riding with mom and my sister. not a big walk, but hey, i didn't ride!

[draw627]

Great job Angela!

[teresaUK]

I have a Golden retriever. I was buying a large bag of Purina at Wal-Mart and was in line to check out. A woman behind me asked if I had a dog? (DUH!)

On impulse, I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, and that I was starting the Purina Diet again. Although I probably shouldn't, because I'd ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an intensive care ward with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms.

I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way that it works is to load your pants pockets with Purina nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry and that the food is nutritionally complete so I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in the line was by now enthralled with my story.)

Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no; I stepped off a curb to sniff an Irish Setter's butt and a car hit us both.

I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack, he was laughing so hard!



Happy Dieting!!!

:p (and yes this is a "forward" I received, not something that really happened to me!)


Thank you! - I must have lost another pound just laughing at that. :)

[ausgirl]

That sounds like great progress. Can't get my head wrapped around the whole metric thing but 1 kg is around 2 pounds, right? That's great!!! You rock!
Thanks!! Yep that's about 2 pounds, 500g is a bit less than a pound (or is it more!). In Aus, prior to 1962 (I think it was - I wasn't around then!), we worked in pounds and ounces and imperial measures - so the older Aussies around the place don't have any trouble speaking in either - not me though, I came along a long time after that!

[NurseBettyLu]

I'm sorry. :( Six stitches is nothing to laugh about. How are you feeling now? Are you right handed?
Luckily, I'm left-handed. Got my stitches out today, and pouted till I got an "I Was Brave" sticker from the ER doc. Gawsh, I'm mature.

[Sharon]

OK ..... thought I'd post an update. I don't know if mine really counts though. I've been really sick since before Christmas. I've lost 10 lbs total and and 5 of it was just this past week :eek:

[Salome]

TeresaUK -- whatever it takes, right?? Laughter IS the best medicine. :p

NurseBettyLu -- left handed? Well that was lucky, in context of the situation!! p.s. I love stickers and lollipops. :D

Sharon -- I CAN'T say whatever it takes to you. You poor thing. I'm sure you would have rather lost the weight another way? Get well soon.

[Johnny 59]

Tuesday update:
Lost 1 pound this week.
Total weight loss 4 pounds.
24 pounds to go.

[Lady_Wing_9]

Tuesday update:
As of Sunday morning I gained about 4lbs back
Gotta love a stressful work week huh?

New plan, exercise at least an hour to an hour and a half a day.

[mercyGurl]

Well from at some point last semester to now, I've lost 12.5 lbs. Since I've been back at school it has been 3.5 lbs...amazing progress for me!!

Keep it up guys!

[SirMax]

update: done absolutely nothing because I've been sick for 3 weeks....

:( :mad:

[Salome]

Last week I did really good. Worked out 4 mornings. Two toning, two cardio. This week doesn't look so good. I'll be doing great if I get two mornings in. Dang it. But life happens. I think the more I keep up the exercise, the more I'll concentrate on eating healthier, because that part hasn't kicked in yet, ahem..... ;)

SirMax -- 3 weeks? That doesn't sound good. Get well soon.

[SirMax]

Last week I did really good. Worked out 4 mornings. Two toning, two cardio. This week doesn't look so good. I'll be doing great if I get two mornings in. Dang it. But life happens. I think the more I keep up the exercise, the more I'll concentrate on eating healthier, because that part hasn't kicked in yet, ahem..... ;)

SirMax -- 3 weeks? That doesn't sound good. Get well soon.


Thanks...I'm feeling better. I got sick the week before Christmas. Felt better for a week...it came back...felt better for a week...it came back. I hardly ever get sick so I guess this makes up for all that!

[Light Hearted]

Thanks...I'm feeling better. I got sick the week before Christmas. Felt better for a week...it came back...felt better for a week...it came back. I hardly ever get sick so I guess this makes up for all that!
This stuff just seems to really hang on for quite awhile doesn't it? I'm praying for you girl. \o/.

Ok, now for my update. I did a little better in the healthy eating this week. I actually cooked! :eek: I made a beef stew in the slow cooker with plenty of veggies and I've tried to drink more water. I only worked out once this week but, did shovel the driveway yesterday morning. Does that count? ;)

[SirMax]

This stuff just seems to really hang on for quite awhile doesn't it? I'm praying for you girl. \o/.

Ok, now for my update. I did a little better in the healthy eating this week. I actually cooked! :eek: I made a beef stew in the slow cooker with plenty of veggies and I've tried to drink more water. I only worked out once this week but, did shovel the driveway yesterday morning. Does that count? ;)


Shoveling snow? Heck yeah that counts...that's hard work!

[Light Hearted]

Shoveling snow? Heck yeah that counts...that's hard work!
It was a little easier than what we got a month ago. That was a really wet heavy snow. This was fairly dry so, much easier to shovel. I really was questioning why I had to buy my own house about halfway through the job, LOL.

[NurseBettyLu]

Good week. No trips to the emergency room, no birthday parties. Ate well, walked twice. Trying all sorts of new recipies. Feeling better, blood sugars much more stable. Don't know if this counts as a diet observation, but here goes: DON'T EVER EVER USE COKE ZERO TO WASH DOWN A GOODY POWDER!!!

[Salome]

ummmmm, what's a goody powder?

[Sharon]

ummmmm, what's a goody powder?

If it's what I think it is then it's a headache remedy that has been around forever (because it works). It's envelopes of a powder (I think powdered aspirin)

[NurseBettyLu]

The current formula for goody powder is a combination of aspirin, acetomenophen, and a hefty dose of caffeine. Evil nasty but effective as a painkiller and handy-dandy keepawaker. Does not make a good mix with carbonated beverages. We now return you to your original thread subject. Which was...um...um...

[jaci74]

Yes, well I have had such a good week I am not even going to put my weight "loss" down :rolleyes:

So much for detox ;) Will go back on it after the craziness settles down a little.

However, I did receive a bit of incentive this week to keep going. My sister is getting married in November!

Congratulations everyone and keep up the good work!!!

[Lady_Wing_9]

Question:
Do any of you here know someone that started up the Turbo Jam workout? I've been debating on getting into it for months now but I just wanted to know if it was really going to be worth the money :rolleyes:

[teresaUK]

I only lost 1 pound this week......but lost 1/4 inch off bust, 1/2 inch off waist, 1/4 inch off hips and nothing off my thigh. (I'm only measuring my right thigh......hoping that my left will have the sense to keep up! :rolleyes: ;) )

I haven't heard of the Turbo Jam workout.

[Lady_Wing_9]

I only lost 1 pound this week......but lost 1/4 inch off bust, 1/2 inch off waist, 1/4 inch off hips and nothing off my thigh. (I'm only measuring my right thigh......hoping that my left will have the sense to keep up! :rolleyes: ;) )

I haven't hear of the Turbo Jam workout.
From what I understand of it, Turbo Jam is a mixture of kick boxing and dance moves. Being that I danced when younger I think it would be something I would enjoy more then just kick boxing.

[Jason]

Well for my snack last night I had strawberry/kiwi juice and a protein bar instead of a soda and chips.

[Salome]

EXCELLENT Jason!! I think that's an area my husband and I struggle with alot. After the bambinos are in bed, that's our time and we like to watch the tv shows we've taped. And before you know it out comes the pop and popcorn. Good for you.

[Jason]

EXCELLENT Jason!! I think that's an area my husband and I struggle with alot. After the bambinos are in bed, that's our time and we like to watch the tv shows we've taped. And before you know it out comes the pop and popcorn. Good for you.

Thanks. Yeah I quite often watch DVDs at nght and usually have a soda and chips. Now if only the protein bar tasted better. :rolleyes:

[JanetRN]

Down 5 lbs! (but used a different scale so not sure if its accurate)

[Debbie]

Tuesday update:
As of Sunday morning I gained about 4lbs back
Gotta love a stressful work week huh?

New plan, exercise at least an hour to an hour and a half a day.

It is okay, our weight can fluctuate 5 - 10 lbs daily. Lay off the salt and pre-prepared meals unless you know you ate too much of the wrong things.

[Debbie]

I can confirm 8 lbs. Yippee...Maybe a couple more, was about a week & 1/2 into the diet before I weighed in.

[ruepickle]

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gained some back from last week, but last week i spent 2 days depressed in bed without eating anything, so i attribute it to that. so, this is actually more accurate, and healthier.

[teresaUK]

I'm doing the Beverley Callard chiselling workout, "Rapid Results", which involves some dance moves and free weights.
The music is a bit dated, men's outfits a bit tacky and I still need more cardio - but it is amazing for instant and quick results.
I've only done it twice - but there is definitely a difference in my shape!

My eating is still o.k. apart from a very small bowl of ice cream yesterday. :(

This thread is really keeping me on track - I would have eaten more last night, but I knew I'd have to own up here. This accountability is good. :cool:

[ausgirl]

Been walking a bit this week, not as much as I'd like, but things have been hectic - weight loss about 1/2kg.
Next week I'll be in Sydney (yes a certain concert experience) and I plan on doing quite a bit of walking- though I'll be on holidays - so I may give in and be a bit naughty - here's hoping the walking balances the food out!!

[Lady_Wing_9]

Tuesday Update:
I lost 3lbs last week and my goal to build up my work out time is going smoothly...slowly but smoothly none the less :)

A friend had me join up with sparkpeople.com which I'm liking a lot. It helps you better track your intake of calories as well as how many your burn throughout the day. :cool:


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[teresaUK]

Only lost 1 pound last week in weight -but managed to lose 1/2 inch off bust, 1/2 inch off waist, 1/4 inch off hips and 1/2 inch off thigh......... weird...I would have thought those inches would have weighed more....:rolleyes: ;)



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[Johnny 59]

My weight loss this week is 4 lbs.
Total weight loss is 8 lbs.
20 lbs. to go.

[NurseBettyLu]

Good week, ate okay. Even went on a date (yes, you heard right--a Date, as in with an actual guy--yeah, it happens from time to time) to a nice restaurant and managed to make healthy choices. Didn't walk at all, weather was horrible. Yeah, lame excuse, I know. Really must get something I can do indoors.

[Jason]

What's a date?

[teresaUK]

What's a date?

You know ........ those yummy sweet brown things that give you a good healthy sugar fix when on a diet! ;)

[Lady_Wing_9]

You know ........ those yummy sweet brown things that give you a good healthy sugar fix when on a diet! ;)
Oh those are good in oatmeal cookies! lol

[Salome]

Not a good week last week. Didn't work out at all. Needed the energy to take care of my little boy who had bronchitis. And then between my husband and I, we managed to make a pan of rice krispie treats AND brownies within a day of each other. BAD BAD BAD (but tastes so good good good).

I worked out yesterday, and I'm feeling it today!! WHOO-HOO. That makes me feel good.

[Jason]

You know ........ those yummy sweet brown things that give you a good healthy sugar fix when on a diet! ;)

Oh yeah! Thanks.

:D

[Johnny 59]

Beginning weight: 188
Weight goal: 160
Current weight: 178
This week's weight loss: 2 lbs.
Total weight loss: 10 lbs.

[Lady_Wing_9]

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So far so good, sparkpeople is really helping keep track of my intake of calories as well as my output of them. I've been working on eating more fruits and veggies (the veggie part is hard lol) and extending my work out time. Thus far I'm doing pretty good :)

[Salome]

Only worked out 3 mornings last week. "Eating Healthier" has been on my mind more. So that's good.

[SmileyFreak1981]

I've been eating better (as in less fast food, Dr Pepper, etc.) and have been doing a little bit of Pilates. I need to start the cardio, though. Since the beginning of the month, I think I may have lost 3-5 lbs.

[ausgirl]

I've just returned from Sydney - I ate alot of naughty things, but I walked alot of miles to conteract this- I wish I had a pedometer, cause I would have well exceeded the 10000 per day for weight loss - anyway, I had a fantastic holiday and have lost another kilogram in the process.

[NurseBettyLu]

Good week! Ate well, walked lots, made a lasagna Sunday so amazing my family STILL doesn't believe it was healthy. Oh, and Sunday I wore a skirt to church that was a size smaller than I usually wear, and it was too big! I'm not much on weighing, but maybe I should at least keep track of my waist/hip ratio.

[teresaUK]

Lost another pound I think - I'm a day late in posting .......... I'll be back later with a proper update.
It's great how eveyone is sticking to this. :)



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[Johnny 59]

Stayed the same this week.
Holding at 178 lbs.

[Salome]

Exercised 3 mornings last week. Still not eating as healthy as I want.

[Musicdude]

Kinda joining in late. I have actually been working on this for about a month now, and I've lost about 10lbs and a pant size already, which is helping me to keep going.

Name: Wayne
Age: 28
Weight loss goal: 15 more (already lost 10 in the last month)
Other health goals: Get toned up.
Worst temptation: Snacks, eating because I'm bored.
Best motivation: My girlfriend. I want to look good for her.
Secret weapon: Subway, and the Navy Seal workout book.

[NurseBettyLu]

Good report from Dr. today. Lipid profile improved, backing me off my statin drug a little. B/P so improved she's cutting my meds in half. A1C is 5.9!!!!! Oh, and I've lost 12 pounds since my last visit. We're both giddy. I think she's a little less skeptical about South Beach now.

[teresaUK]

A bit late but...I've lost nothing this past week....... I'm upping the excercise and cutting back on food again.....:rolleyes:

[Johnny 59]

Lost 2 pounds this week:
Starting weight-188 lbs.
Goal weight-160
Current weight-176

[Salome]

Exercised 4 mornings last week. Starting to pay more attention to what I'm putting in my mouth and how often. My motivation now is knowing I'm going to have be putting on a swim suit next month. Ugh. And worse than that, I had to shelve my smallest size jeans last week. wahhhhh. :mad:

[mammo girl]

I'm signing up a little late but at least I'm finally doing something about the weight gain.

Name: Mary Beth
Age: 44
Weight loss goal: 30 lbs
Other Health Goals: feeling more active and better about myself
Worst Temptation: pizza and anything chocolate
Best Motivation: Making sure a 10 yr old does not beat me in a half-marathon
Secret weapon: running, treadclimber, elliptical machine


My niece challenged me and my husband to a half-marathon (13.1 miles) in December. I've never run more than 6 miles before. At least she's given us 10 months to get ready. Her 10 yr old daughter runs 1 mile with her every night and she wants to run in the marathon. I don't want her to beat me. Isn't that bad?
I started running again on Sunday. It's been quite a while since I went running. I jogged 4 miles and I can still feel the pain in my thighs. Last night, I went on the treadmill. The pain is easing up for now. I plan on building up my stamina running every other day if posible. Good luck to everyone in their challenges. mb

[teresaUK]

Still the same this week - working out more, but hoping it's the increased muscle that's weighing more!

[mammo girl]

Starting weight 179.5 Ht 5'6 1/2"
Lost 3 lbs this week
Down to 176.5

Broke my 4th toe @ 5am Thurs when I walked into the bathroom with my eyes closed and stubbed it in the wall by the shower. Taped the 3rd and 4th toes together. No point in paying for a dr visit to do the same thing.
Still got on the elliptical machine for 30 minutes that day and today jogged another 4 miles in 1:06:49. Trying to do something every other day.

[NurseBettyLu]

Sorry about your poor toe. Pain up into your foot might mean damage to a tarsal bone which would require some medical attention, but a smoshed toe? That's all the er doc is going to do, except for the huge honking bill they're going to hand you on the way out. Still smarts, though. Kudos for exercising anyway. I've fallen off to almost nothing because - get this - it's cold out.:rolleyes: How lame.

[mammo girl]

NBL,

Do you have any exercise dvd's? I've got plenty of Tae Bo tapes, yoga, pilates, Crunch exercise tapes/dvd's, and boot camp tapes. Also, got a jump rope just in case. How about getting a cheap treadmill or elliptical machine? I'd rather be outside walking or jogging but the rest of the time, I'll use the indoor machines or dvd's. Hope that helps to motivate you. It also helps to have someone to do these things with if possible. My hubby will jog with me when possible. Good luck.

The toe I just keep taped and wear good running shoes. I don't jog very fast. I just want to be able to jog for the half-marathon in Dec. mb

[NurseBettyLu]

Thanks...you know, I think the problem doesn't lie so much in a lack of options as it does in a lack of commitment. In other words, I'm LAZY. I'm a big lady, and I have no illusion of ever being a runway model. I mean if I lost down to my naked bones, I'd still be 5'10", a size 11 shoe and a size 9 glove. But I could be healthier. And that ain't gonna happen unless I get up off my rusty butt. I'll get my act together and post an update soon. My eating is going well. I'm really into the whole real food thing, and I'm actually cooking with real ingredients! Imagine that...

[Mandy Robbins]

I'm getting in a little late too, but I could use the accountabillity.

name: mandy
Age: 29
Weight Loss Goal: 80 pounds
Other health Goals: Cooking healthier for my family
Worst temptation: Eating out at lunch
Motivation: I have a very fit husband, and I want to look like we belong together.
Secret weapon: 6 week body makeover.
Size 22. Weight 266.

[Johnny 59]

Lost 1 pound this week.
Starting weight: 188
Current weight: 175
Goal weight: 160
15 pounds to go!
Almost halfway there.:)

[teresaUK]

Lost another pound.........happening slowly.....but at least it's coming off. Maybe it will have a better chance at staying off.

[teresaUK]

I made a mistake with my previous calculations......... so I have lost more than I have written down! (I thought it was nuts that i was losing inches but not pounds)


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[Mandy Robbins]

lost one pound this week.

But I'm doing better at eating what I packed for lunch and not making a fast food run. I'm walking on my breaks at work, but my treadmill and I still aren't the best of friends.

[Lady_Wing_9]

Okay I know I've not updated and this is the total wrong day but I keep forgetting to update on Tuesday so here we go :rolleyes:


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(http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wHb9M2b/)

w00t! I've been doing very well with extending my workout time. Due to the fact that I found some work out videos that are dancing. Nothing better than doing a workout you really enjoy.

Good job to everyone and good luck!

[Johnny 59]

Broke even this week.
Starting weight: 188
Current weight: 175
Goal weight: 160
15 pounds to go!
Still almost halfway there.:)

[NurseBettyLu]

Better exercise week this week. The weather was decent so I got a lot of cemetary walking in. I still maintain that is the best place to walk in the world. I mean them dead folks ain't gonna hurtcha, and the living pretty well leave you alone, too. Lots of good hills. On bad weather days I'm doing yoga. I think my belly is shrinking.

[Mandy Robbins]

We had Weigh-in day today at work. I gained and had to pay in my $5. I started calling it the "fat five"

[Johnny 59]

Anyone tried the new "Skinny Cam." New digital cameras that actually have a slimming feature which makes poeples images appear slimmer.
I want one.

[NurseBettyLu]

I want two. I really need slimming.

[Johnny 59]

Back to my losing ways.
Lost 3 pounds this week.
Starting weight: 188
Current weight: 172
Goal weight: 160
Only 12 pounds to go! :D

[Mandy Robbins]

Lost 5 pounds at weigh-in this week! I came pretty close to sticking to my diet for the week. I'm more motivated.

[teresaUK]

Lost another pound.....but I'm upping the exercise 3-fold now- so watch this space! *determined smilie here*

[teresaUK]

I'm late in posting this week, but I've lost another two pounds. :)

[luvmyrottie]

Okay, I'm getting in on this really late, but I want to lose, too. In the past year and 1/2 I've lost 70 lbs. I need to lose another 15 to get to my target weight.

name: Vicki
age: 43
current weight: 140
goal weight: 125
weakness: popcorn with LOTS of butter...real butter!
motivation: I've been doing too well to quit now
secret weapon: I'm joining Curves tomorrow

The way I lost the first 70 lbs. was portion control. That, and the side effect of my ADD medicine made me not hungry AT ALL! I had to force myself to eat. Now I eat properly sized meals and lots of fresh fruit. I've been doing some walking, but not enough. But I'm getting a new puppy and that will help.

[NurseBettyLu]

I blew it tonight bad. Grilled burgers with all the trimmings. WAY too much everything. I don't feel so good...Ah, well, tomorrow is another day, so sez Scarlett.

[Mandy Robbins]

Lost 1 pound. Still trying. I've been outside more. but I haven't made friends with my treadmill.

[Salome]

Eating? Ugh. Well, maybe it's good I'm paying attention? But there were too many times in the past 2 weeks that I went beyond the feeling of full. Not good.

HOWEVER, Last week I worked out 5 mornings -- which is my goal, so I'm proud of that. And things are looking good for this week. It helps that in Tuesday's mail came two new exercise dvd's: Jari Love's Get Ripped to the Core and Amy Bento's Kickbox Xtreme. Awesome work outs.

p.s. I've mentioned before CollageVideo.com. It's where I purchase a majority of my work out dvd's. It's very informative with clips of each video and reviews by customers on most.

[teresaUK]

Bad week - gained a pound but I'm not giving in.......... working harder this week.

[Lady_Wing_9]

Overdue update on me.

I have been sick off and on the past few weeks from my last update so I've gained and lost accordingly(unfortunatly) But it's looking like I've about got this bug gone and with the weather warming up I should be dropping pounds faster :)

[teresaUK]

Gained another pound over Easter.......... Now I'm running with my daughter and my dogs as often as I can........ 10 mins up the road, then 1 hour across beach and up and down dunes......then 10 mins back. I hasten to add that it nearly kills me and I'm speed walking half the time.

[kiwisongbird]

Hey, I want to lose 30kilos, um is that double in pounds or half in pounds, I'll have to check it out!

Anyway last Monday I had terrible food poisoning so I lost four kilos in two days and have only put two back on - so that's cool!

I live in the land of tropical fruit all year round so will eat loads of fruit and try to go walking with our dog - but it's sooooooooo hot and I'm sooooooooo lazy - anyway tomorrow is a new day isn't it?

I don't think I'll try to get more poisoning to lose weight - it wasn't a happy day!

[Mandy Robbins]

I gained 3 pounds in a week!I'm getting discouraged again.

[butterflygomer]

I am getting into this rather late as well but I wanna join...

I have over 50 kilos to lose....am in the mornibly obese range...but am setting myself a goal of 35 kilos for now.

Mini goal: 5 kilos. I hope to achieve this by the end of May....

Name: Nicci
Weakness: everything? Chocolate...fried chicken...burgers...chips ...

I have arranged my work hours so that I get to the gym almost everyday. Although today was the first day and I didn't get there...argh...although I did walk my son to school and home again and picked him up and home again. Not really very far but I figured it was better than nothing at all :)

Wish me luck...I plan to post here each week....hope that by making myself accountable to you guys I will stick to the plan...

Nicci

[teresaUK]

I've been running across the beach with the dogs (and my daughters) about two -three times a week....... about 4 miles there and back ....we don't usually go the full length which is another mile. I usually combine speed walking with running ....about half & half so far.....

I feel great and I dont ache like I did at first......but it's taking ages to shift the belly fat!

Since then I hurt my foot - so I'm back on the cross trainer for a while.

[Kasie_89]

Hey guys, Just some more inspiration....

I've been reading this thread and it seems that all of you are doing so well! Don't give up, you can do it!

BTW, don't worry too much about your weight. Muscle weighs more than fat, so it's highly possible that you're building muscle, not gaining fat!

:D :D :D :D :D

[Johnny 59]

Holding at 162 again this week.
Haven't been able to work out for a while.
Have a hernia that's flared up and probably going to have surgery soon.

[Mandy Robbins]

lost 2 pounds this week.

[godsgurl40]

Ok...this is way past new years but maybe if I post in this it will give me more motivation to lose weight.

name: Katie
age: 18
current weight: 239
goal weight: 190/200 (somewhere in there)
weakness: Sweets! And Coke Zero.
motivation: Me and my friend are on diets together wanting to look good in the summer....plus I am playing college volleyball and have to wear spandex! :eek:
secret weapon: I have no secret weapon :rolleyes:

Am currently on a diet and have lost 3 pounds...so maybe I can keep it up.