Lose 100 lbs by November 2008 (May thread) --

[magickal1]

Hi everyone touching base Im on stillmans doing well at my 289 so the water weight did leave quickly now waiting for a loss a real loss , hope every one is doing good and on plan, I for one didnt think the cheat was worth it, hate losing the same weight over again even if it is water weight..........

menue

b- 2 hb eggs
l-tuna
d- hamburger patty
water - coffee - green tea

slimdiva - u are doing well just look at salt intake like fancy said and calories , but u working out alot u may be building muscle , I know dont really help been there done that, but I got a hug for u gurl, I been beating myself up all week for cheating , but im at 289 and ill break that soon enuff as soon as my body forgives me cara glad to see u back !!!!!!!

WELCOME -TO THE NEW COMERS GLAD TO HAVE U WITH US, WE A GREAT SUPPORT TEAM WE ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MY RECAP THURS
water
post everyday
cheat free [besides last monday grrrrrr ]
excersize at least 4 days aweek grrrrr dont know how u all do it
support my divas!!!!!

[fancyface]

Hi Divas! I am late checking in again.

Cara, so glad to see you back!

Slim Diva, you're doing great and ditto some of the comments already made. My menu for the last couple of days is not exactly a good thing to post.... I had a totally cheat moment yesterday. Okay, I am back on track today though. I have found though that if most of my carbs come from veggies that it makes a huge difference (and with the #2 thing also). I also take a Dulcolax (stool softener, not laxative) every other day if the veggies are not doing their thing. I think too that with all your exercising you are going to get a really big whoosh soon... just hang in there girl.

Meg congrats on those 2 lbs gone!! Wonderful!

My Thursday recap:
goal for May of 15 lbs
actual so far is 20 lbs gone. (hope it is still there when I weigh in tomorrow-- after what I ate last night at dinner).

-- Have done better with walking, but need to step it up a bit for June

Been thinking about June goals:

• Lose 15 lbs -- which will put me in Onderland
• Reach my 100 lb loss when I get to 206 lbs
• Walk 4 times a week
• Ride stationary bike 3 times a week
• Drink 100 ounces of water a day
• Stay between 25-45 carbs a day
• Eat plenty of veggies
• Only have two planned higher carb meals.
• Post regularly

And a planned reward -- New hair style, get a facial and some new makeup

Hoping to also fit into a couple pair of shorts that I bought in a size 18..... almost there. Praise God.

Got to share, my ds said last night, 'mommy you getting smaller and I getting bigger' -- What a moment! He also tells me I am 'bootiful' ---

[fancyface]

I WILL be comfy in these at our annual fourth of July party we attend. I expect notice, that coming from someone who does not like being the center of attention. I already bought a white 2X Tshirt to go with the pants and some new flip flops.

Cindy, you go girl!! Love it, love it, love it!! It is amazing how much better we can feel about ourselves as we shed pounds and inches. I have not worn a tank top / sleeveless anything in years and I just recently bought 5 sleeveless tops -- 2 casual / okay for work, 3 sassy / fun shirts..... Going to a function Saturday where I will be seeing some folks that I have not seen in a while.... am wearing my baggy 2x capris and one of the sassy tank tops --- black with large white polka dots.... has a snazzy little neckline. Woohoo! They are size 14 too! Some new black sandals and a bottle of polish for my toenails.... (Can you tell I got my rebate check) -- Have set aside some for shopping this fall --- cause nothing in my closet is gonna work.

By July 4th, I have a little t-shirt with stars and a squared out - low neckline.... little cap sleeves... We are gonna be creating some fireworks all our own!!! So much fun shopping now. -- When I reach goal, I am gonna be dangerous.... but a fun dangerous!

[LowCarbMommax3]

Hey ladies! I'm just checking in! Had a GREAT day! Stayed on my LC plan (induction) with no problems and things are looking good! I already feel more energy!! My mother-in-law who lives with my husband and I is coming to LC with me and so it's been so nice to be able to have someone in real life to share with!

And, and early TGIF!!!!!!! Can't wait for the weekend!!!

[Meg056]

Good morning lowcarbin ladies!

slim D...Stillman's really works if you can stand it. It was worth it for me...don't know if I'll do it again though.

Cara- you're right it is about the big picture...the long haul..a way of eating for life after we lose it all. We're gonna lose it all!

Cindy.. you are doing so well. I think it's a great incentive to have something you want to wear but just a little snug. I still have some snug stuff I want to get into as well. Stay strong lady!


Magickal...you are so strong to keep working on Stillman's. It sure does give results and quickly too! you'll get more off before June even!

Fancy...I'm rooting for onederland for you! After you get there stick out a hand and drag me in!

Lowcarbmomma...Stay on plan. It is so worth it. you're gonna lose a lot in June...just never ever give up

what I 'et' yesterday in case anyone can learn good or bad from it:

B-3 hb egg mustard, lc pickle
S-4 oz. pork tenderloin
L-2 egg whites fried in PAM
decaff coffee w white chocolate daVinci's
S- 2 hb eggs w Nosalt, decaff tea w equal
D- 2 3 oz. ground round burgers/large cucumber sliced with 2 T. baconbits and 2 T. lite honey mustard dressing
decaff tea with rasberry flavoring and equal
S- SF jello, 1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese
2 LC candies
Total 1450 calories, 40 gm. carbs

[jennbaker]

Good morning ladies!

Do you stress over setting your goals? I'm weirded out by it and psyched at the same time. I think my reluctancy is that A) I've been on unstructured vacation the last three weeks and B) I'm scared if I set a goal that is a REAL goal that I won't make it.

What to do? What to do?

Of course I'm going to set the goal. I think part of my reluctance is I haven't been on a scale in about 2 weeks. I thought I was gaining weight (WHY would I think that? I've had 1 minor cheat and that was meatloaf!!! C'mon Jenn... be nice to yourself!) but I put on a pair of worn jeans that area really snug and they went right on. They're on the verge of being holy... you know, right where your thighs stick together... so they won't last long... but it is nice to wear another pair of self esteem boosting jeans.

I think my anxiety is I really really want to be under 270 when I weigh on Sunday. And I want to lose 20 lbs in June. I really want to get to that 250 mark... it's been my goal for like 2 years... So yeah, my weight loss goal for June is get to 250. I'm gonna do it! Plus I'll be working out and adding tons of veggies to my diet. This is gonna work!!!

Just think, in 32 days I could be down to the goal weight I've been trying to reach for years... I get flutters in my tummy just thinking about it!!!

Alright June goals (as of this moment):

1. Work out 4+ times a week
2. Get down to 250 lbs
3. Drink 60+ ozs of water each day (in addition to tea)
4. Eat a LOT of LC veggies each day
5. Remember to take my metamucil 1-3x week
6. Enjoy my WOE, not stress over it!
7. Post daily
8. Support my Divas!
9. Remain cheat free
10. Save up money to buy new jeans b/c I'll need a smaller size by the end of the month!!!

Magickal: I hate losing the same weight again too! Thanks for putting it like that! When I think about it, I've lost the same 30 lbs I can't tell you how many times. I hope this time, it's the LAST time!!!

Fancy: Congrats on overshooting your goal!!! I do hope it's still gone too!!! I've learned the scale has an awful sense of humor...

Cindy: Enjoy the attention!!! I feel a little let down that I've lost 20 - 25 lbs and you just really can't tell a difference... whereas I have friends who would probably DIE if they lost that much weight. It's a little frustrating, but I just look forward to when people can notice... hopefully by the end of June!!!

LowCarbMomma: congrats sticking with induction. The first few days are always the roughest... it gets easier (physically) and then you have to deal with the mental aspect. (probably the hardest part!).

Yesterday was a weird day. I kept putting off my meal until it was like 5:00 pm and I still hadn't had breakfast... like I said, really strange day. So my menu for yesterday:

Atkins Shake
2 slices brisket
2/3 cup creamed spinach

I've decided to make sure I eat today so I'm on top of it!!!

Have a good day all!!!

[SUNSHINELADY]

FF, yippee, you have your 4th of July planned too...to look good! I look at your menu, and I wonder if I need to get 100 oz water in every day too, in order to boost my loss. Do you drink that much every day?

Jenn, girlie, you have it together. I know when I lost 20-25 lbs, it took a good month or two for my body shape to adjust. It will...believe me. 250 was a goal for me and boy did it feel good to hit it. Now, I try to just lose, whether it be 1 lb/week or 4/lbs week. As long as I lose, I really don't care. It took years to put it on so what makes me thing losing 25 lbs in one month can really be healthy? It doesn't unless most of that is water weight.

This weekend, I have a tail-gating Brewer game Sat, and my nieces B-day party Sunday. I am taking burgers, veggies, and a cheese tray to the game. Sunday, I will probably eat before I go as my sister is having Walmart chicken, potato salad, chips & dip and beans.

Today's menu:
Breakfast-5 sausage links
Snack-veggies and dip
Lunch-tuna with eggs on shredded lettuce
Snack-veggies and dip
Dinner- not sure yet.

Lots and lots of water the Fancy Face way!

Have a nice day.
Cindy

[SUNSHINELADY]

I forgot to talk about my health assessment at the Fitness Center last night.

Blood pressure-a tad high at first, but better after exercise. 138/90, then 126/80.

Cholesteral-165, with LDL, HDL and Triglycerides normal

Everything else from BMI, my 39 inch waist and my treadmill test and cardio test were below normal and I need to lose weight and excercise more to bring these to a more normal reading. I thought I did well on the mill, but I think weight, BMI and pressure during has to do with the final score.

In 6 months, they will check progress. Really interesting and I'm on my way to HEALTHY!

Cindy

[jennbaker]

Cindy: Thank you! I'm trying to have it together. I know a loss is a loss and I've been super happy with losing whwat I've lost. I'm curious and excited to see if I can push my body to drop the 20 lbs next month. Lots of veggies, water and meats. I know 10 lbs a month is a little over the healthy weight loss rate... but I have some to spare

In all seriousness, The most important thing, in this adventure in weight loss, is that I find a way to make this a permenant transition. This WILL be the way I eat for the rest of my life. I'm not losing weight so I can cheat and eat a bag of D*rit*s or something similar.

I spend a lot of time digging through recipes to create a nice LC recipe book of stuff that I can cook. Today is a cooking day! So far I've made:

Squash Casserole (I can't wait to dig in!!!)
White Castle Hamburger Pie (In the oven right now)
and I'm about to start making the breakfast muffins!!! Yummmmmm (lets hope!)
later today I'm making Chicken Dippers... the picture looks really good!

Have fun with your super busy weekend!!!

[slimdiva08]

Hey I am BAACCCCKKKKKK!!!!


HAPPY 3W's FRIDAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!


Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions they are greatly appreciated !!!!!! I was doing some research, and it seems that I am not eating enough calories to lose weight. I should see weightloss by eating to my BMR meaning considering how much I am working out that I should be eating a grand total of 2523 so my body I guess was somewhat starving, but its kinda true for the morning workouts I would be draggin. So my plan is to eat the calories Low carb of course, but I am wondering could I do this on stilmans too Probably.
Jenn babe i know what you mean I was so siked and focused I set my goal to 30 for this month and we see thats not happening. So I will go with a realistic attainable goal, and if I get more than that even better.


CONGRATS DIVAS we may not have all made our goals but we have all been successful in making changes/improvements toward a healthier lifestyle which is awesome



My goals for June
1. Weight loss goal (15lbs)
2. Drink 5-6 Liters of water daily
3. Work out 5-9 times a week.(Try to walk on the weekends)
5. Eat more meals/snacks (6 meals a day) adding up to 2523 cals.
6. Support my Support DIVAS
7. Keep improving me, mind body and soul

[SCPeachey]

Checking in really quick.... Havent had a chance to read everyones post... Hopefully be back later... Scale was at 250 this morning:kickin g:... Have a great evening ladies...

[Jennifer]

Sorry I've been MIA, just lots o'crap going on in my life & I haven't been dealing as well as I could have/should have. I've learned some things about myself, not necessarily all things that I'm proud of, but that's OK. I'm admitting it - I'm an emotional eater, and I sometimes binge and purge. Am I proud of that? No. Am I going to do all I can to try to stop? Yes. Am I a failure if I slip? No!!!!! The main thing I have to remember is that my journey is my journey and is going to be unique - just like everyone else's

Anyway, I'm back and ready to motivate and be motivated

I skimmed the thread, and sounds like everyone is doing really well!!!!

to all the newbies! Looking forward to getting to know you!

Where have Stacie, Heather, Elizabeth been?

[SUNSHINELADY]

Jennifer,

Thank you so much for your honesty and especially for your return. Your struggles have actually been an inspiration to me. You have so much going on in your life, and you are doing all you can to make the right decisions. You will. I have always felt your strength in your postings. I stuck with this challenge because of you, Elizabeth, Stacie, and Heather and I miss them too, but we do have some strong members....and fun ones....you're going to love all the newbies. Kind of ironic because some of your struggles have made differences in other's lives, mine anyway.

I read one of your other posts earlier, where you think that you may look older as you have lost weight. Not hardly, you look so much younger and healthier. I asked my hubby the same thing 4 years ago when I lost 70 lbs and he thought I looked much younger. Must be a phase we go through. I hope the days get easier for you, you are so worth it.

WELCOME BACK.
Cindy

[cara34]

JENNIFER!!! So glad to see you! I've been not so active here lately either. What you're saying is so healthy - we are all a mess! I think part of my eating problems is the fact that I've tried to pretend that I'm not a mess for so long! Way to go, girl - face it - you're no different than any one of us or anyone else that we all know. But do me a favor - embrace what you DO have control of and what your strengths are, b/c you are an awesome person - remember that!

Cindy, congrats on your health assessment! Magic and FF, good to see you guys, too!! Again welcome all new people.

Hopefully, this is a place where we can be completely honest, mess and all, and learn from each other!

Good night, girls

[SUNSHINELADY]

Cara, Well if you didn't hit it right on the head, nobody will because you are so right....WE ARE ALL A MESS! That is why we are here. I think we should all posts a reason why we think we got as big as we are/were. This is free therapy...whoo hoo!

I am the oldest of 5 siblings (4 now), and with two alcoholic parents who went out and got into physical fights every weekend, I felt that I had to step it up and be a mother to my siblings. My parents divorced when I was 12 and my mom had to go to work and worked a full time job and a part time job. I cooked, cleaned, did laundry and made lunches, yet I remained on the high honor roll as I always tried to be perfect...why? Because I was always overweight and I could use other tools to show people I am special. At age 9, I watched my uncle kill my favorite aunt (shot her to death), at age 19, I lost my brother in a car accident, at age 29, I developed rhuematoid arthritis, at age 33 I lost my dad to a heart attack, and this year at age 45, I lost my mom to cancer. My parents became sober and developed wonderful relationships will all of us kids before they passed. I feel like I always had to fix everything for those I love. Today, I have learned to put myself first (my hubby helped me with that years ago), and take each day as it comes. I feel, like Jennifer, I have always been an emotional eater. Bad day, thats ok, go to McD's and get a big mac meal and eat it in my car while I am in control. Hmmmm....look where it got me. I feel my mom (we were so close when she passed in Feb) is still one of my rocks and she has given me so much strength to take care of me first. I seriously never thought I would belong to a fitness center. It's amazing how the souls of those we lost still guide us.

That's my therapy vent. Anyone else?

Today's menu:
Breakfast, 3 scrambled eggs, coffee with cream
Snack, ?
Early dinner, tailgaiting at Brewer game, burger no bun, cheese, veggies & dip, and ONE BEER!

Have a nice day everyone.
Cindy

[jennbaker]

You know it sucks that my instinct is to say "I don't wanna!" when it comes to talking about the REAL reasons why I let myself gain weight. But I'll tell you what I can.

I got really depressed at a very young age. I didn't like people looking at me or paying attention to me and I figured out, if I get fat, people won't want anything to do with me. And I was okay with that. With the help of a birth control (Depo Provera) I gained 80 lbs in 1 year. I can't say that I was 100% okay with all my weight gain, but deep down it's always been comforting. Giving my inner child a nice fatty protection. I was a chubby kid anyways, I weighed 130 lbs in 5th grade (5'2'').

My weight went up, up, up during a depression till I was bumping 305. I lost 100 lbs on Atkins and I felt like conquering the world!!! Then I "accidentally" got pregnant. Had the pregnancy terminated and spent the next few months eating myself happy again. I met the man that is now my Hubby and gained the usual 20 lbs which put me right under 300.

Now I'm on a good antidepressant, I'm on a BC that controls my PMS (which I swear is the root of all my evils!) and I'm in a phase of improving my life... going to school to become a nurse and get a REAL career and working on losing weight.

I think, mentally, I'm in a position where I can let go of what's happened in the past. I can forgive myself even though I don't deserve it. I'm hoping that'll be key in keeping the weight off.

That's pretty heavy stuff for so early in the morning!!! I didn't think I'd be going to confession before 10am.

So, yeah, that's my story. Hope you're all doing well.

[magickal1]

congrates to all the losers so sorry been having some home troubles any way , i am down 4 pounds this morning gonna change my stats miss u all

my DIVAAAAAAAAAAAAS LUV U ALL WELCOME TO THE THREAD TO ALL THE NEW COMERS GLAD TO HAVE U WITH US......ILL TRY AND GET BACK ON SCHEDUAL WITH POSTING !!!!!!!! but i took aloss finally

[magickal1]

oh I didnt make my goal of 20 but i did get darn close so im still happy with it...

[SCPeachey]

Originally Posted by magickal1

congrates to all the losers so sorry been having some home troubles any way , i am down 4 pounds this morning gonna change my stats miss u all

my DIVAAAAAAAAAAAAS LUV U ALL WELCOME TO THE THREAD TO ALL THE NEW COMERS GLAD TO HAVE U WITH US......ILL TRY AND GET BACK ON SCHEDUAL WITH POSTING !!!!!!!! but i took aloss finally

CONGRATS ON THAT LOSS

Well I too come up a few pounds short of goal... I'm ok with it though im just glad I lost what I did... I feel great I look forward to doing a better job for June...

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND LADIES I PREDICT JUNE AS A HIGH LOSS MONTH ... LETS DO IT LADIES

[fancyface]

Hi Divas! I am checking in late, -- actually it is June already, so I will probably go ahead and start the June thread in a minute. It has been a great day. Someone (at the cookout) said 'omg! You're beautiful' -- I loved it, except they seemed so surprised. I did not think I was that horrible to start with... lol! Anyways, we had a great time and the only thing I did not get a chance to do was paint my toenails before we went.

Weighed in this morning and am still at 210 -- so I am thinking June is going to be a wonderful month.

Also, want to take a moment to share part of my story. I have always been a tad 'chubby' shall we say -- but I graduated high school at 155 lbs (and thought that I was fat)... went to college and in 4 years gained to 185.... Fast forward a few years to a terrible automobile accident and being wheelchair bound for six months (gain of 85 lbs) ---- then combination of depression, losing several family members to cancer, etc. etc. found myself at 320 lbs in 2002. Lost 60 on Atkins and then hit a wall, lost another family member, gained back up to 306. The insanity has to stop and I have to learn to cope with emotional issues with something besides food. Prayer has been a key for me in making it work this time.... that and seeing my ds growing up. I so want to be around for him as he grows up.

I thank God that it is working and I am sticking with a woe that is making me healthier. Also, I thank all of you wonderful Divas. You understand better than most folks just what a task this is. God bless each and everyone of you.

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FF, yippee, you have your 4th of July planned too...to look good! I look at your menu, and I wonder if I need to get 100 oz water in every day too, in order to boost my loss. Do you drink that much every day?

Yes, and most days, probably get closer to 125 - 150 --- Much of my water intake has Crystal Light in it.... although, I have found now that I do not have to mix it up full strength.... sometimes at full strength, it tastes too sweet.
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Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend and I will see you all in the June thread.