brandy327
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Jun 26, 2014 16:09:34 GMT
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Post by brandy327 on Sept 3, 2014 21:17:05 GMT
I am really struggling with my weight. I started a new job last June and have gained 20lbs over the year. I am in my car all of the time and rely too much on fast food and snacks from the gas station. I have been "trying to lose weight" but have just kept gaining. Prior to starting this job I WAS losing weight using MFP but I have gotten into some really bad habits. I feel sick looking at the scale and my clothes are all tight. Yuck. Why is it so hard to remember that when I walk in the gas station to use the bathroom and walk out with a huge cookie? I am starting a challenge with a friend who is a beachbody coach next Monday. I will be doing Piyo and following the nutrition guidelines. I now need to lose 35-40 lbs. The habits are SO hard to break. I've been losing weight for the last 10-11 years and I STILL have habits that I'm trying to break. I have several friends that are beachbody coaches and I've done a little of the PiYo. It's HARD! Good luck!!
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Post by KikiPea on Sept 3, 2014 21:22:55 GMT
I have been struggling with my weight loss wagon losing it's wheels since we moved...in MARCH! UGH. The "good" thing is, I have maintained between 144 and 147 (45 lbs down, 15 to go). BUT, that's not good enough. I am not at the point where I need to be to maintain.
SO, yesterday morning, I started kicking this weight loss thing in the gut head first. My 2 short-term goals are as follows:
137 by our anniversary in mid-October, then, no more than 135 (and HOPEFULLY, more like 130) by the time we have our professional family photos done in early December.
I am SO ready to complete the actual weight loss portion of this journey so that I can move on to maintaining and the fitness part. I have dragged this on WAY too long.
I could use your prayers to relocate my strength and motivation that I need to kick this in the butt!
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brandy327
Drama Llama
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Jun 26, 2014 16:09:34 GMT
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Post by brandy327 on Sept 4, 2014 1:32:57 GMT
I have been struggling with my weight loss wagon losing it's wheels since we moved...in MARCH! UGH. The "good" thing is, I have maintained between 144 and 147 (45 lbs down, 15 to go). BUT, that's not good enough. I am not at the point where I need to be to maintain. SO, yesterday morning, I started kicking this weight loss thing in the gut head first. My 2 short-term goals are as follows: 137 by our anniversary in mid-October, then, no more than 135 (and HOPEFULLY, more like 130) by the time we have our professional family photos done in early December. I am SO ready to complete the actual weight loss portion of this journey so that I can move on to maintaining and the fitness part. I have dragged this on WAY too long. I could use your prayers to relocate my strength and motivation that I need to kick this in the butt! I LOVE how you set mini goals. I do that as well. It makes it seem much more attainable!! Lots of good thoughts and prayers for you to relocate your strength and motivation!
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Post by Annie on Sept 4, 2014 1:54:02 GMT
Well most of the last month or two has been hectic. But when I stepped on the scale last Tuesday at the gym, I had lost about 8-9 pounds more. Bringing my total weight lost since February to 44 pounds! I officially am on the hunt for new clothes. I'm trying to dress a bit nicer a couple times a week, and it's really difficult when everything is super baggy. I'd much rather have that problem than everything being too tight. I'm hoping in another 30-50 pounds I may be down enough that I can easily shop in regular stores. I'm down a solid 2 pants sizes, almost 3.
I can really only go the gym in the mornings. So last week I went on Tues/Thurs (my two "late start") days, and planned to go everyday this week, including my early days. Of course I'm sick, can't breath, and so the gym isn't happening. But next week I will be back there.
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Post by PEArfect on Sept 4, 2014 2:19:27 GMT
I'm starting to get back into a routine. It's tough for me to go to the gym without my husband, we always worked out together, but I'm doing it. Yesterday I ended up crying while on the treadmill, so I left about 10 minutes earlier then I wanted to. I wanted to leave before I started to ugly cry. I'm ok while I'm lifting because it preoccupies my mind. When I'm doing cardio I 'think to much.' Aw, PEArfect -- just continue to be kind to yourself. The grief will pop up in the strangest times. Ten minutes early isn't even a blip in the scheme of things. Can you listen to podcasts or comedy that keeps your mind busy while you're on the treadmill? You'll eventually make new routines for yourself, but it must be hard to continue doing things you did as a couple. I was listening to music on my Ipod, but it wasn't tuning out my thoughts. Yesterday was 7 months. It was just one of those days. The grief comes in waves.
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Post by PEArfect on Sept 4, 2014 2:23:16 GMT
Well most of the last month or two has been hectic. But when I stepped on the scale last Tuesday at the gym, I had lost about 8-9 pounds more. Bringing my total weight lost since February to 44 pounds! I officially am on the hunt for new clothes. I'm trying to dress a bit nicer a couple times a week, and it's really difficult when everything is super baggy. I'd much rather have that problem than everything being too tight. I'm hoping in another 30-50 pounds I may be down enough that I can easily shop in regular stores. I'm down a solid 2 pants sizes, almost 3. I can really only go the gym in the mornings. So last week I went on Tues/Thurs (my two "late start") days, and planned to go everyday this week, including my early days. Of course I'm sick, can't breath, and so the gym isn't happening. But next week I will be back there. I lost my weight slowly, (lost 80 lbs before I gained this 20 lbs back), so I was able to buy new clothes here and there. My mom lost her weight quickly, so she bought a lot of her clothes at the Good Will. She was buying smaller clothes and donating her larger clothes every month. Then when she reached her goal weight she went shopping.
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Post by Anita on Sept 4, 2014 2:32:00 GMT
I am starting (re-starting?) my attempt to be healthier. I'm having several health issues, and I NEED to exercise and lose weight. I've been recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, and I have got to start getting at least a little exercise in, but it's tough. There's been so much going on, and I'm struggling. My dd moved to college, my DH got laid off from his job, I started a new job that I really am not happy with. I just need to stop feeling sorry for myself and do something about my weight.
I turn 50 in April, and I'm going to try to lose 1 pound a week until then. I'll still have more to lose, but that will be a good start.
I'll be watching this thread - I love hearing about other people's success in getting healthier.
Anita
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 11:26:50 GMT
I was listening to music on my Ipod, but it wasn't tuning out my thoughts. Yesterday was 7 months. It was just one of those days. The grief comes in waves. {{{{hugs}}}} I'm so impressed -- you really lost 80 pounds? That's awesome. And you've managed to keep most of it off through your grief? I bow down to you.
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Post by Miss Ang on Sept 4, 2014 11:46:03 GMT
Hi Brandy, Good for you for getting right back on track! I've been doing great the whole month of August. I step on the scale and mark my weigh in's on Monday mornings and when I got on the scale this week I was so disappointed to see the scale show a loss of only -0.6. My eating was right on point and I had worked out hard all week. But I kept on track and just for the heck of it, I got on the scale this morning to see I was down another -1.6! I'm so glad I didn't let the number on Monday frustrate me to the point of going off track. I have to remember not to let the scale be the only judge of my efforts! I've been enjoying a delicious chicken recipe that I eat for lunches and leftovers. I make this once a week and use it in a variety of ways. Take a pound and a 1/2 of boneless chicken breast, sprinkle a packet of taco seasoning and a packet of ranch mix over the chicken. Pour 1 cup of fat free chicken broth over it and cook in the crockpot until tender enough to pull apart. It's so good! I've mixed it with rice, had it on salads, made quick and easy quesadillas, eaten it by itself, had it on a bun. We love it!
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Post by PEArfect on Sept 4, 2014 12:34:52 GMT
I was listening to music on my Ipod, but it wasn't tuning out my thoughts. Yesterday was 7 months. It was just one of those days. The grief comes in waves. {{{{hugs}}}} I'm so impressed -- you really lost 80 pounds? That's awesome. And you've managed to keep most of it off through your grief? I bow down to you. Thanks, I lost the 80 lbs after my youngest daughter was born. I've gained 20 lbs back since October. I need to lose that 20 lbs and maybe another 20 lbs. I go more by measurements then weight. My goal waist size is 30" or less. I don't really care what the scale says once I hit my goal waist size.
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