Losing 100 lbs by November 2008 - June

[chamie]

I wanted to post this evening to say hello and to post my menu for the day.


b-bacon & brocolli omlette
l- was sleepimg worked 3rd shift last night- none
d- grilled chicken kabobs & a small piece of a grilled


I did go for a walk yesterday morning with some friends from work after work. We walked the local bike path for 45 minutes. It was a beautiful morning!! I am going to try and do it every morning!

Jennifer


p.s. I am going to eat a SF jello in a bit for my sweet tooth craving..... I am a little nervous about it but I don't want to binge on sweets later after I am feeling deprived. WDYT?? Eat it or not???

[heatherj1011]

Good Evening ladies!

If you don't mind, I'd like to post my menu for today...and congratulate myself at 7 full days on plan so far..yay!

b: coffee w/ cream, splenda
l: bunless cheeseburger leftover from dinner, small serving leftover homemade coleslaw
d: chicken parm with no breading and a small greek salad
s: 2 BIG glasses of Pinot Noir...it was yum though, and kept me from eating chocolate!
(hopefully I'll be as lucky this time around and the wine/alcohol I consume will not really slow me down, if so, I'll have to cut it out!)

Tuesday is going to be great for all of us...taking it day by day.

[fancyface]

Wow! Welcome Everyone. How Awesome to see so many new folks! This is the best thread around for support.

Have decided to post my menu more often. Today was a day I wanted to graze and I ended up with more snacks than I usually have... Oh well, life goes on.

Rough and busy day at work today too... I have always been a stress eater and it is a struggle still. Have also gotten 144 ounces of water today plus 12 ounces cf diet mtn dew.

Hope everyone is having a great week so far. Slim Diva and Peachey, love your new avatars! Looking good Divas!!

Magickal, hope you're doing okay... miss you.


Today's menu.
Breakfast:
porkchop
green beans
Snack
porkskins
Lunch
Lettuce, tomato
cheeseburger
2 strips bacon
Snack
Sunflower Seeds
Cheese cubes
Dinner
Ham and turkey slices
shredded cabbage w/mayo
tomato slice
sf jello with sf whipped cream
Snack
peanuts
Atkins Shake

[cara34]

abouttime - good point about associating food w/ feeling. I know that I so do that - I'm famous for craving a certain, specific thing, and I don't think it has so much to do w/ the food as it does the memory/experience. Concerning cheats, I have decided that if I want to cheat, I'm going to make it something that actually tastes good - I used to mindlessly eat whatever I could put into my mouth - I'd be scared to actually count all of those carbs!

Busy day - lots and lots of house cleaning - getting tons of crud out - we have way, way to much to keep up with.

Still playing lots of tennis, and I am loving it - can't believe I've let almost 9 years slip by since we've played regularly. and I am much better on my water. I need to watch my salt and get more whole foods.

Have a good night ya'll

[magickal1]

welcome to all the new comers so glad u are with us!!!!!! slimdiva, gurl u are so pretty love the new pic, peachy great pic chica great smile!!!!:
i was short of making my goal this month but i will make my goal this month for sure.

1.goal of 20 pounds
2.posting evry day
3.excersize 3 times a week.
4.support my divas!!!!
5. drinking 100oz of water
6.clean eating.no cheats

cara-my story is a long one and a vry abusive one like jenn i got fat to protect myself was a comforting tool for me, I had good parents , but in my dads eyes I always felt like I wasnt good enuff. as I gained weight he was embarrassed of me didnt want to go in public with me, hurt badly , I was sexual abused by family members at a very young age that led me to drugs and drinking, I left home when I was 16 started dating a man that was abusive and mentally shattered in self estem i had left after being with him for 14 years i finally fought to get away due to my daughters sake , I think all that led me to be diagnosed bi polar i went thru 2 years of sever depression where i went no where wouldnt leave my house uness i had no choice, dint want contact with no one then i started to fight for myself, I have fought hard to regain my life back, didnt want to go into details but I took alot from that video thanks for sharing it.....

[Meg056]

Hi all!

I'm down another pound today...happy to say. I'm determined to stay strong this month! We all can do it!!!

Meg

[slimdiva08]

THANKS JENNIFER,fANCY,MAJIK FOR THE COMPLIMENTS YOU SURE KNOW HOW TO MAKE A DIVA cHEESE


HEY ALL NEW DIVAS WELCOME !!

cONGRATS mEG


MENU:
B: SHAKE
WO: ELLIP. 30MIN.
S: 4 boiled eggs 4 sausage links, 1 cup of coffee w/splenda
S: SF Jello
WO: a work out class or go outside for a walk by the water(hahah thats so Sex in the City)
L: chicken salad/few greens
S:SF Jello
S: Mixed nuts( not sure)
D:Chicken& broc. w/soy sauce
S:? not sure if I will need that.


4-5 liters of water ..l


I also bought some coc. oil anyone else use that ? on other threads they use in their tea. ????



Magik its just amazing what you've been through, I am glad you shared your story with us because you made it through and you are that light at the end of the tunnel for other women.

As a child for me, it was very hard i told y'all my dressing room stories, I remember always being chunky and my mom putting me on diets etc. I remember having to take salads for lunch at a young age then it was slim fast in 4th grade, i dont know what she was thinking but i guess you are only a parent once. Then weight watchers in 7th grade. My dad and brother would tease me call me Big Man or porker i know thats what famlies do, but I feel like you magik if I was just smaller they would finally be proud of me I mean really Ive been to under grad and grad school graduated from both but you still feel that little pinch of being uncomfortable eating around them for dinner or makin sure I wear the slimmest looking thijngs. When I lost 60lbs before whew they were glowing. but you know, now I it aint for them its just for me,this time no one else and thats the only way it can work right DIVAS.

[cara34]

sshheesshh!! Parents - what are they (we) thinking sometimes?? One of my biggest prayers is that I always am aware that EVERY SINGLE word I speak is either building my kids up or breaking them down - it's that simple.

Guys, my heart breaks for you - for all of us who have felt that conditional love, that feeling of not meeting approval - it sucks!! But I think it's awesome that we are taking some control, in a positive way, for our lives. And no matter what - we do have control of how our lives end up - we all have consequences of our choices -either positive or negative. No matter what others have done to us, once we come to terms w/ how that hurt us, we can start to make those positive choices and enjoy the positive outcomes!!

We're on the road, girls!! Cling to the truth and be strong - we can do this!!!

Have a great day ladies!!

[ChaiLatté]

I would like to join too!! I am new to this forum, and I'm sure a little bit late to this group.. but I want in! :-)

Seems like we are posting our June To-Do Lists... so here goes!

• I'd like to lose 20lbs this month
• Wii Fit at least 30 min a day
• Go to the gym a minimum of 3 days a week
• Keep my carbs under 20g per day
• Take my vitamins!
• Drink a minimum of 100oz of water per day
• Keep up my blog daily
• Start to try and like myself!

[iamcrazy]

Hey ladies, day 1 of a super clean induction for me, i've had some ham and cheese & about 30 oz of water so far.

I'm committed and so glad to have found all of you!!

I'm gonna try and do the exercise bike before i head off to work this afternoon.

[Jennifer]

ChaiLatte'

Don't anyone worry about starting "late" or that you won't lose 100 lbs by Nov. The important thing is we'll all be smaller and healthier by November whether it's 100 lbs, 50 lbs, or 10 lbs. Every bit helps!

I also felt (still do sometimes) that my family's love is based on my weight. The last thing my dad said to me was that I needed to lose weight. Yep, on his deathbed that's what he told me. Not I love you, or I'm proud of you. It's almost 20 years later & it still kills me. My mom's no better (have to admit she's improved a little). When you've gone through so many years feeling worthless because of your weight by the people who gave birth to you and should love you no matter what, it's hard to get over. Especially when it's just ingrained into you.

The feeling I associate with food is - no feeling. I don't necessarily use it to numb (although sometimes I do), more like 'I'm eating what I want, I'm carefree and not worried about any woe'. It's weird, I know, but years of dieting have made me yearn for a day when I can just enjoy eating what I want without feeling guilty or worrying that my jeans are going to be too tight the next day.

Diva - I haven't used coconut oil, but do a search and you'll find tons of threads.

heather - Congrats on a cheat free week!

chamie - Did you eat the s/f jello? Did it help your cravings? If you're worried about triggering a binge, it can help to have your sweet with a fat. Some whipped cream on top, maybe a piece of cheese. Fat fills us up and satisfies us which is a big help toward not feeling deprived.

yesterday:
b - Greek yogurt, coffee
l - turkey salad, salad
d - chili, salad
136 oz water, 1 can diet Barq's

[ChaiLatté]

Thank you for the welcome, Jennifer! :-) I am excited to be here!

Your story about your father is so sad, and I am so sorry. But if you do think about it, he wanted you to lose weight BECAUSE he loved you. Must have just been his backwards way of saying it.

I often think the opposite about my family. . . we are all heavy (with the exception of my size 2 sister) and we're so close, I think, because of it. I worry that if we all get trimmer, things will change! Weird thought.

Anyway, thanks again!

[chamie]

oh yeah, i ate it all right- with 0 carb whipped topping- it was wonderful, but it felt like a cheat! I left my ketostix at work so I did not test this morning to see if it affected ketosis. I will test this evening after I go get them........wish me luck!!

Jennifer

[SUNSHINELADY]

Good Afternoon All,

Wow, this board is hopping. Great to have newbies. It will be nice getting to know all of you.

Slim D & Peachy.....pretty gals you two. Divas all the way!

Today starts my huge water intake day, some with crystal light and some plain, at least 120 oz/day. So far, I have 100 oz in, so I will hit 140, but I have been in the bathroom nonstop. I believe Fancy Face's consistant water intake has helped her,that and several low carb meals each day.

Today's menu:
Breakfast, 4 sausage links.
Snack, broccoli (burping ugghghhhh all day) and cauliflower
Lunch, BLT in lettuce leafs
Snack, cauliflower (sorry broccoli)
Dinner, chef salad w/turkey and HB eggs
Snack, fried cheese

Have a good rest of the day.
Cindy

[heatherj1011]

Thanks for the welcome, jennifer!

I'll check in later with my days menu/intake.

Word.

[i.am.jenn]

SlimD: The workouts are going well. I hate GOING to the gym but I don't mind being there. I'm sure I'll get to the point where I enjoy going.

Me? I'm bat**** crazy, as Hubby and I put it. It's all good. Besides crazy women are better than normal ones... we're more interesting, exciting... and well... crazy...

And BTW - I LOVE the new name. I may make everyone start calling me that!!!

abouttime: I keep some SF chocolate around for those "I gotta have it right now or else I'm gonna do something stupid" moments. It's worked out well while I was weaning myself off carbs.

Jennifer: Eat the jello. If you need more, eat more. Special treat, put a squirt or two of whip cream on it. It's pretty legal and a great way to wean yourself off sweets while you get into the swing of LC WOE.

Fancy: I wish I could find CF Diet Mountain Dew... of course if I did I'd probably start drinking soda again... and I really feel that not drinking soda has been a good thing for me.

Cara: congrats on the tennis and water!!! I'm finding that with working out again it's a LOT easier to get in all my water each day.

Magickal: You're much more open than I am. But I'm very happy for you that you're moving forward and making your life better! (for you and your daughter!)

Meg: Congrats on the pound! Each one counts!

SlimD: Let me know how the coconut oil works out for you. I read about it on the other threads and I feel, deep in my heart, that its a fad and I should avoid it. On the other hand, it might just be one of those things that works for some people and not for others.

ChaiLatte: Hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're one of my Blogger Buddies!!! It's SOOO great to see you here!!! You're gonna love these ladies!!!

So I feel really guilty for not checking in on everyone multiple times a day but Summer School has started and I'm quickly realizing that I'll have time for class and workout and sleep... everything else is going on the backburner. I'll be by to post when I can...

Menu for today:
Atkins Shake
L: Brisket, 1 piece dipped chicken, big salad
S: One Minute Muffin with sweeten cream cheese
S: Peppered Beef Jerkey
D: Chicken Fried Steak with Okra and green beans

I've had 3 bottles of water (about 60 oz) and I think I'm going to skip the lipton tea this evening and just have a cup or two of hot tea.

Welcome all newbies!!! Looking forward to getting to know you (which for me will be more on the weekends... hahahahahaha!!!)

I miss you guys!!!

[fancyface]

Today's menu
Breakfast: Atkins Bar
Lunch: Chef Salad, ranch dressing
Snack: peanuts, porkskins
Dinner: 2 eggs scrambled with cheese, 3 strips of bacon
Snack: (planned - shredded raw cabbage)
Water - 126 ounces, 12 ounce cf diet mtn dew, and 12 ounce diet pepsi
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Divas, we are some strong women. Thanks to all of you share what you have overcome. You help others so much! Hugs to all of you.
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Today marks five months low carbing for me. This is definitely a permanent way of eating for me. Feel so much better. Down 2 lbs today which puts me at 98 lbs. I hear 100 lb mark calling my name.. There is no doubt in my mind that one day in the future, I am going to be at goal. Loving God, loving life, loving my family, and loving you Divas!

Gotta run -- going walking. Got a walk in at lunch today too. See ya tomorrow Divas!

[ChaiLatté]

fancyface. ... HOLY COW!! 98lbs in 5 months?! You are amazing! What an inspiration!

Jennbaker!!! Hi! I didn't even recognize you! :-) I'm glad to be here with you. lets kick some butt! ;-)

[heatherj1011]

I agree, ChaiLatte, HOLY COW FancyFace...WoW!! WOW! WOW! 98lbs in 5 months..that is tremendous...is this the first time you have tried the LC woe? I'd love to know your secrets/routine! WoW~ you are quite the inspiration!

So...my menu:

b: coffee w/ cream/splenda
l: salad with cottage cheese, bacon bits, cheddar and ranch dressing
s: low carb monster (energy drink)
d: grilled grouper fillet (hubby caught on sunday!), small serving homemade coleslaw

Tomorrow is HuMp day..yay!

Keep it up DiVaS! We can do this!

[iamcrazy]

Hey Diva's!! How is everyone doing this beautiful wednesday??

Im soooo mad at my work right now. They are only giving me 18.5 hours a week & they have me an extra shift today. They wanted me to work 12-3 but i was only avaliable from 11-2 so they told me to not even bother coming in. I was supposed to cover lunches which i still could have done... SO frustrated right now, im looking for a nother job, have been for a little while but no luck yet.

Please send me your well wishes divas, i will need them

[Meg056]

Hey all you Divas!

And welcome to the new divas,too. Your stories are inspirational...so many have come so far. I'm just so impressed by the weight losses.

I been good and am believing I can make my goal this month which was just 8 pounds for me. I'm in my fifties and have already lost a lot so I try to be realisitc about how fast I can do this...but I'm surprised it is coming off so fast this month anyway...I will take it! I'm 226 today but not yet ready to claim it as forever gone. I just think somewhere there's some water weight that is seeking to engulf me. In any case I'll stay on plan.

Have a great Wednesday!

Meg

[ChaiLatté]

Good luck, abouttime! I know it's such a hassle.. but you'll find an even better job than before! :-)

I have a question for all the ladies!

I started low-carb about 3 weeks ago. I am down about 9lbs so far. I think that is typically pretty low for someone of my weight (I have 110 to lose) Did you all lose a significant amount in the first 2 weeks? Or did any of you start of slow like me?
I am afraid that maybe I am doing something wrong... don't get me wrong, any loss is a good loss.. I am just hoping for more, faster! (aren't we all!)
Anyway, what has been your experience?

[SUNSHINELADY]

What are you all doing on Workout Wednesday?

I plan on hitting the Fitness Center after a bunch or errands after work. I waited until 7:30 last night to go and couldn't believe how much cooler and less crowded it is, and I was able to last longer because I wasn't sweating like a pig...well at first.

Todays menu:
Breafast, 3 pc bacon inside lettuce leaf
Snack, broccoli (hear come them burps!), cauliflower
Lunch, hot dog & brat no bun, veggies and dip (work luncheon for American Cancer Society)
Snack, ?
Dinner, Chicken breast, some veg.

GOT 140 OZ OF WATER IN YESTERDAY.....YIPPEE. Going to try at least 120 oz today. Doing it the FF way

Have a nice day.
Cindy