100plusWL

im too sexy for my pants...to snap

2012-05-07T02:14:21Z

okay so now that I've got your attention the supposed to be a bad diet weight loss hormone eyes for women I'm looking for advice. I want to get back on the weight loss because I'm done I mean just completely and utterly done I'm tired of being a fat friend I'm tired of being the 1 they joke about I'm tired of hearing fucked up comments in the grocery store. I want to feel pretty and desirable and sexy and not just for the opposite sex with but for myself I'm tired of being alone in thisq I'm tired of getting out of breath I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired I have no energy I am unable to do half the things that I want to because of my size, so does anyone have any tips an tricks their willing to share?

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how do i?

2012-04-10T07:22:21Z

Hey everyone its been forever since I've posted or even cared about my weight and I guess what I'm asking is...what's the best way to get started again?

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Massages

2011-07-31T03:28:51Z

Ok, so I hope this isn't too random of a question, but tomorrow I plan on getting my first massage. I weigh about 240 (down from 260...I joined Weight Watchers!), and have been having some severe back pains. It started about a month ago when I started the Couch 2 5k running program. The doctor said I was having muscles spasms, and put me on muscle relaxants and pain killers. She also said I should stop running, but keep moving (ie. walking). The pain went away for awhile, but not it is back in full force. The doctor now suggested getting a massage, but I'm SO nervous, because, like I said, I've never had one before. I'm pretty self-conscious about my body, and I'm worried about looking like a lump of fat on the table. Has anyone here ever had a massage? What was your experience like? Do I have any reason to be worried?

One more thing, is anyone doing the C25K running program? Should I stop if my back pain is so severe? Will it get better once I lose weight?

Thanks for your help!

Diet Supplements..

2010-12-29T03:11:00Z

Is there such thing as a safe diet supplement? I.E; SlimQuick, Alli, Stacker2, Zantrex?

Help!

2010-09-03T00:41:00Z

Ok, I have something to talk about, and a request. I'm not sure if the request is even allowed on here, but I thought I'd try. First, I was on Weight Watchers a couple years ago, and was really successful. I was down about 40lbs, almost under 200. I stopped going to meetings, and since then have been up and down in my weight. I am now at my biggest (about 250lbs), and am miserable. I look in the mirror and hate myself, yet I can't find the motivation to get myself back in gear. For a couple weeks I had been using my Wii Fit everyday, but then I had to have a minor surgery on my toe, and that stopped completely. I feel discouraged, ugly, and disgusted with myself. Any suggestions about how to get my motivation back?

My request is this...I'm not successful in my weight loss, but I feel pretty successful in my job. I'm a teacher, and my students don't have much. They come from tough homes, and I try to support them as best they can. However, I'm not made of money! There is a website, www.donorschoose.org where teachers can post projects, and people from around the world can choose to donate money to buy the materials requested by teachers. Right now the fast food restaurant Sonic is funding projects that get a lot of votes. If you wouldn't mind, I'd love some help! I'm looking to fund a project for books that talk about cultural differences, bullying, being confident, and just being different than other people. Here is what you have to do:

1. Go to http://www.limeadesforlearning.com

2. On the left side, click on "find a project"

3. In the middle of the page it will say, "Add a filter". Choose "location"

4. Then choose "Minnesota"

5. My project is called, "Celebrate our Differences". A picture of kids laying down in a circle will be there, too. Once you find it, vote for it.

6. An email will be sent to your email address that you need to confirm.

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!

100pluswl @ 2010-08-27T15:20:00

2010-08-27T19:20:19Z

Hi.

I haven't posted in this community for ages. I thought I would start again as I am again trying to lose weight. Originally I was up to 261 pounds and then by October 2008 was down to 148 pounds. 113 pound loss.

After that, I gained again because I got pregnant. I just had my baby July 10, 2010 and I'm now back around 195 pounds or so (haven't checked in over a week). So here I am again. I'd like to lose 55-60 pounds.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

2010-05-19T20:23:23Z

I know oatmeal is a great choice for breakfast and, with a lot of sugar-free syrup, I generally enjoy it. But then it gets boring and I'd rather have less-healthy cereal or pizza or ice cream.

On that note, I've discovered banana nut ~~bread~~ oatmeal:

Slice up a banana, sprinkle some crushed walnuts on top, then add instant oatmeal and water and microwave.

Two minutes to a delicious breakfast. Hell, today, I didn't even use syrup! The bananas add such a wonderful flavor/texture that really breaks up the monotony of plain oatmeal.

plateau!

2010-05-12T00:49:56Z

Hello all -
I do not think I've ever posted on this page but its on my friends page and I read it reguarly. It took me over a year to loose 65lbs and I'm very pleased (no alcohol, sweets/sugar, and exercizing daily). I'm less now than I was in high school (although in HS I was overweight...I still have atleast 70lbs more to go).
For the last 3months I have been loosing and gaining the same 5lbs over and over. I know I've hit a plateau and have read/researched on how to get past it, but nothing is working! I've tried eating less carbs, changing up exercise, etc etc. Any other pointers?

Here we go again

2010-04-22T04:07:18Z

I joined Weight Watchers again. This is the bazillionth time I think? This time, I have to stay committed and NOT give up. I'm lucky to have my sister doing this with me. She doesn't have as much to lose as me but I'm glad for the support. Also, I decided to do WW online for now then later on maybe try meetings. So, wish me luck on this journey!

Monday Weigh In

2010-04-12T14:55:38Z

Starting weight (in August of '07): 229.5
Last week's weight: 199.0
Current weight: 199.2
This week's loss: +0.2
Total loss: 30.3
STG: 190 by April 20
LTG: 150

I'll take it!

Over the past two weeks I was on a group camping trip with a class and then in NYC on vacation; neither of those situations were really conducive to weight loss. Instead of trying to control food content, I strove instead to control portions and do a little yoga every morning. In this way I was able to really enjoy a lot of things I'd been avoiding lately but still not feel completely weighed down and sick. In the week since I've been back I've been through a period, too. So, all in all, I'd say I did the best job I was willing to do of holding down the weight.

This weekend was the first time I'd been exercising at a gym in a while; the improvement in my cardio and endurance was pretty dramatic. While doing a 30 minute 'run' on the elliptical, I felt at minute 26 the way I used to feel around minute 12. That was pretty cool.

I hope everyone's been doing okay! Have a great week!

NOTE FROM MODERATOR: Anyone interested in taking over?

2010-04-02T22:08:47Z

All,

I just don't have time to focus on LJ anymore. Is there anyone interested in taking over this community?

Monday weigh in

2010-03-22T14:25:40Z

Starting weight (in August of '07): 229.5
1Last week's weight: 201.6
Current weight: 199.0
This week's loss: -2.6
Total loss: 30.5
STG: 190 by April 20
LTG: 150

Wow!

So I feel like I'm getting pretty effective at doing this 'listening to your body and giving it what it asks for' thing. It was a BIG food weekend, but I was smart about it and gave much effort to the task of really thinking about what I was doing.

Friday night, I got my nose pierced. We stopped at Walgreen's on the way home to pick up some anti-bacterial soap and pain killers. What I didn't get was a pint of ice cream (2000 + extra sugar and fat calories). Instead I got a pack of m&m's and split some Pringles with J. While this was still about 500 calories, I figured that since I try to run at a 500 calorie deficit each day that I would just let that day go. The day after was Indian buffet. For the most part I avoided the fried stuff and cream-based sauces, and only had about 1.5 plates. Again, just tried to eat slow and enjoy the company. Sunday we went for our weekly 'long' bike ride: this week it was 22.0 miles on the Santa Ana River trail. Afterward there was non-fat frozen yogurt. Got a $1 BRC at El Pollo Loco while we were out and about when I got hungry again (I usually have two extra 'meal' times on bike ride days; you just get soooo hungry).

With the big weekend and the stressy midterm-laden week that preceeded it, this weigh in feels like big victory. My greatest hope now is to continue to stay under the 200lb line for another week- a big weight loss hurdle for me.

My short term goal is approaching. I am 9 lbs away.....

Monday weigh in

2010-03-15T15:48:39Z

Starting weight (in August of '07): 229.5
Last week's weight: 202.2
Current weight: 201.6
This week's loss: -0.8
Total loss: 27.9
STG: 190 by April 20
LTG: 150

Just truckin' along, doing my thing.

Saturday my uncle and grandfather had their annual combined birthday party, so there was drinking and cake, etc. There were a few comments about my appearance from people who hadn't seen me since Christmas, which was cool. It was good time! And worth every calorie. ;) I was good the rest of the week, though, so I guess it just balanced out.

Also, I've started to notice some positive changes surrounding my eating habits. In our psuedo hangover state yesterday we went to Soup Plantation (kinda like Super Salad) for lunch and I noticed that I've reigned in my portions a bit from when we used to go there, and I eat more slowly. Cool! Also, last night we had tortilla soup and the chips managed to get put away before the entire bag was eaten, AND there were leftovers.

This week is midterm madness so I'm hoping to continue this streak even though things are starting to get super stressful. I can do it can so can you! w00t!

Monday weigh in

2010-03-08T15:20:04Z

Starting weight (in August of '07): 229.5
Last week's weight: 204.2
Current weight: 202.2
This week's loss: -2.0
Total loss: 27.3
STG: 190 by April 20
LTG: 150

I had a LOT of junk food this week. I do okay on my own, but I am still trying to figure out how to deal with my professor bringing doughnuts to the field site or taking us out for pizza afterward. This dovetails into the other issue I have of not being able to say no to my partner when he wants Chinese food, or a breakfast burrito. All of these things were consumed between Friday morning and Saturday night. Quite frankly, it made me kind of sick, and definitely made me sleepy and lethargic. Although, because I still lost weight, I'm wondering if perhaps I need to up my regular caloric intake.

To balance it out, we went on a long Sunday bike ride: about 20 miles. When we got home I did a little yoga. Good fuel and good exercise make all the difference. :)

Monday weigh in

2010-03-01T16:06:47Z

Starting weight (in August of '07): 229.5
Last week's weight: 205.8
Current weight: 204.2
This week's loss: -1.6
Total loss: 24.3
STG: 190 by April 20
LTG: 150

I feel like I have lost more weight than this, but there were a few major weekend goofs. 1) Girl Scout cookies at the store right after therapy. We bought three boxes on Saturday and there is only one box left in the freezer. 2) Cheesburger and fries/onion rings at A's Burgers last night for dinner. Both of these things were suggested by my partner. Usually he is pretty supportive but he really wanted to do these two things and I caved with relatively little influence. Oops.

This week, at least, its not about the number for me. This week, finally, I'm starting to see changes in my body shape that are positive. This is enough for now; just some quantitative way to show that my work is working in some form or another is all I needed.

Monday Weigh In

2010-02-22T15:33:03Z

Starting weight (in August of '07): 229.5
Last week's weight: 202.8
Current weight: 205.8
This week's loss: +3
Total loss: 23.7
STG: 190 by April 20
LTG: 150

ARGH!

It's probably just a weird flux; I feel like I was on track all week. We didn't exercise as much this week, but I didn't eat as much either. I went back on hormonal b/c this week; maybe that has something to do with it. In any event, I am very dissapointed. That's like a whole month's worth of work down the drain.

And people wonder why fat people just don't stick it out with weight loss. I've been doing more exercise than a human being should need to stay healthy and functional. I've been strict about calorie intake and balance of carbs:fat:protien. I've been drinking over a gallon of water a day. It took me about three weeks to lose three pounds, and in seven days its all back. All that sweat and vigilence for NOTHING. OMG I'M SO OVER THIS BULLSHIT.

Rant over. Sorry.

All one can do is strive to do better moving forward. Effort without strain, or something.

Monday weigh in, posted today

2010-02-16T18:07:13Z

Starting weight (in August of '07): 229.5
Last week's weight: 201.8
Current weight: 202.8
This week's loss: +1
Total loss: 26.7
STG: 190 by April 20
LTG: 150

Not only did I have a snacking bug all week, we ate out twice this weekend. So, I was slightly over calories the entire time. Also, I didn't exercise on Saturday like normal. Also, period. The end.

Monday weigh-in (Week 2)

2010-02-16T07:45:21Z

Starting weight: 250 (Feb 1)
Last week's weight: 248
Current weight: 243
This week's loss: -5
Total loss: 7
STG: 220
LTG: 130ish

Wow I'm relieved. I know I won't be losing that much every week, or even in a month for that matter but it just feels good for a start. I thought I'd also keep track this way so I'll know about making any changes along the way. Figures are approximate, I try not to get too OCD on Fitday.

Week 1: Calories: 1936 Fat: 140g Carbs: 22g Protein: 139g Exercise: 6 days Result: -2

Week 2: Calories: 1909 Fat: 143g Carbs: 27g Protein: 125g Exercise: 4 days
Result: -5

So the water was the biggest challenge. I didn't realize till I was really counting that I wasn't drinking nearly enough. My aim of 2 litres last week was a struggle, but I made it each day.

I missed two days at the gym, one planned, one not. Made up for one so I got up to 4 days instead of 5. Still feel very accomplished.

One day of eating 2700 (!!!) calories. Darn those bunless cheeseburgers! But overall week's average was under 2000.

This week I'm all about maintaining the momentum, will tweak my goals depending on the results and how my body feels.

So:
1- Continue drinking 2 litres daily
2- Continue 3 days on, 1 day off at the gym = 5 days this week
3- Stick to just under 2000 calories, 25-30 carbs, tracking on Fitday
4- Daily weigh-ins, regular posts.

How is everyone?

Monday weigh-in and starting over

2010-02-08T22:47:12Z

Last week's and starting weight: 250 - my heaviest.
Current weight: 248
This week's lost: -2
STG: 220
LTG: 130ish

I am tired of bouncing up and down and UP like this. Tired of the guilt and the food obssession which of course makes me eat all the more. I feel like I've been doing this my whole life. I'm 33 and need to get my act
together for goodness' sake. If I don't do it now, my metabolism going to make it all that much harder - it's already a challenge now. I just want to be THERE you know, THERE and done with the losing and the struggling. It scares me to think that I could struggle with this for the REST of my life. So here I am. Does anyone else feel that way? What do you do about it?

I've been good for one whole week - though I don't like to think of it in terms of good/bad behavior. How about I say that I've been eating well for one whole week. It's been a long time since I've said that. I exercised six days last week. I haven't been able to say that for ages either. I'll take that 2lb loss even if I'm thinking that it should be more MORE.

So I am trying, no, going to be accountable this time.
My plans for the next week are:
- Drink more water and keep track
- Continue with my gym schedule - I do three days on and one day off, so that'll make five times this week.
- Continue to eat properly
- Continue to weigh myself daily - I like to see the fluctuations, they remind me that I have down days and up days and it's slowly going down
- Continue to eat properly and key in all my food intake into Fitday
- Check in here and post again on Monday if not before

Thank you for reading. Thank you for being there.

Monday weigh in

2010-02-08T16:49:21Z

Starting weight (in August of '07): 229.5
Last week's weight: 204.4
Current weight: 201.8
This week's loss: -2.6
Total loss: 27.7
STG: 190 by April 20
LTG: 150

Cool.

I am exercising A LOT. As in, I was arrogant enough to think that exercise couldn't make me sore anymore but now I come home every Tues/Thurs feeling like I've been run over by an 18-wheeler. That plus tracking of food seems to be working. Eating enough protein is still an issue. I have purchased the whey powder but can't bring myself to use it yet, for some reason. If I have a few bad weeks that will probably clinch it and I'll get going. Also, I've been trying to eliminate hidden/extraneous sugars from my life. They are EVERYWHERE. Did you know that lemon pepper has sugar in it? LEMON PEPPER!

Beyond the weight loss, I am starting to feel the change in tone and shape in my body. It was easier to do some of the yoga poses this week than it was last week, and I'm able to achieve better position on the bike now that there's less fat/tighter muscles around my stomach and abdomen. Given that, I think my short term goal prize to myself is going to be some upgrades to my cycling equipment. My wish list is: click shifters, dropped racing bars, and new gear set. Chances are all of those will have to happen at once, due to logistics. Darn. ;)

Anywhoo, I hope everyone is doing well. :)

Monday weigh in

2010-02-01T17:01:46Z

Starting weight (in August of '07): 229.5
Last week's weight: 203.4
Current weight: 204.4
This week's loss: +1
Total loss: 25.1
STG: 190 by April 20
LTG: 150

Wow. Frustrating.

This week I started riding my bike 2.5 miles to school, then aerobics, then yoga, then the commute home all on top of each other Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am also riding my bike that approximately 5 miles on Wednesdays and Fridays too. This Sunday we went to the gym. I really think a lot of my issues stem from adjusting to my new activity level. My goofs:

-Being hungry and unprepared after class left me to the mercy of the Togo's gods on campus. I planned on only eating half the sandwhich and no chips, and ended up eating the whole thing with chips. Bugger.
-On Thursday when I did the grocery shopping I bought a bag of snap pea crisps and ate them in one setting, because I can't eat one serving. These just need to be banished from the house. :(
- Friday we went to sushi because J's tax return came in. Same as last week.
- Yesterday after the gym J wanted Thai. How one walks into a Thai restaurant and doesn't order pad thai is beyond me.

And the kicker of it all is that, besides the snap pea crisp incident, I was within my calorie range every single day. Hi: my name is Ed and I eat too many carbohydrates. Finding a way to increase my protein intake and decrease the amount of carbs I'm eating is my next step, methinks.

Monday weigh in

2010-01-25T16:59:57Z

Starting weight (in August of '07): 229.5
Last week's weight: 205.6
Current weight: 203.4
This week's loss: -2.2
Total loss: 26.1
STG: 190 by April 20
LTG: 150

So yay! Success.

I had a kick-ass week,mostly. Here were my trouble spots:
-Monday we had a therapy session and I needed ice cream afterwards. It was emotional eating, textbook perfect. I have already talked to J about figuring out a way both of us can get a non-food reward for getting through tough emotional stuff in therapy. This pint of Ben and Jerry's gave me an extra 1000 unwanted calories, and made my daily intake of fat 45% of my food intake for that day! Logging it and being faced with it make me not want to do that again, ever.

-Friday night was "loan disbursement sushi" night. J was kind enough to agree to scale down our meal by only getting three roles and sashimi, when we usually split four rolls and sashimi between the two of us. That night, I was only 200 calories over my goal, but really heavy on carbs. Which is okay I guess. It was also interesting to see which rolls were super bad for you and which ones were kind of okay, when I came home to log the food.

- Saturday we went out to a show. I drank over 1000 calories in cocktails. It was difficult because it was our first 'date' in a really long time, and I'm not a drinker really but I was feelin' it. Sometimes I just feel like its okay. Next time I should get something that isn't as bad for me, like wine maybe.

Otherwise, I was really good about logging all my food, even when I didn't do so hot, and exercising. I think I made it to the gym five times last week-even once on Saturday. Hopefully this is the step in the right direction I need to really make some progress.

Hello...

2010-01-20T22:08:41Z

Starting weight (October 2009) 261.3 (my highest weight)
Last week's weight: 243.9
Current weight: 241.8
This week's loss: -2.1
Total loss: 19.5
STG: 220 by March 31
LTG: 160

Hi Everyone.

It has been a long while since I've been back to the community. I wanted to make another attempt at being more active here. Like many of the people who read this, I've tried every diet in the book and found a few that worked as long as you stick with them. Over the last few months I've changed my eatting habits and started working out 4 times a week. Recording my intake/work out in a program I have on my phone holds me accountable.

Another motivation I have is my husband is in Basic Training for the Army for 10 weeks, and I don't want to sit around and just go to work while he's getting pushed to the max. I want to participate and contribute.

Lean Protein?

2010-01-19T20:44:07Z

Dear gentle reader:

How the hell does one get enough lean protein? I am not consuming enough, but when I try to up the protein it seems I am also upping my fat intake. Besides eating a pile of lean deli turkey, are there any other options? Is it time to start bars or supplements?

I appreciate your suggestions.

Monday weigh in

2010-01-18T17:18:05Z

Starting weight (in August of '07): 229.5
Last week's weight: 205.4
Current weight: 205.6
This week's loss: +.2
Total loss: 23.8
STG: 190 by April 20
LTG: 150

My own fault. Didn't log food, nor exercise nearly as much as I said I was going to. Yesterday we went to lunch and I blew it: salad bar-type buffets are the devil. At least at a regular buffet you feel like you're blowing it.

Yesterday we did a small bike ride around the area, and today I'm going to the gym. Our rule about eating out once a week has proven good on our wallets and (at least my fiance's) belts. I'm hoping that another week of really dialing in the exercise will make it happen.