Thank you!
It absolutely made my day, lol

Hello healthies :)

I had my monthly weigh-in and measure day at Curves this morning. It was interesting, and rewarding, especially since my scale is still stuck.

Overall, I lost just 2 lbs (in a month)....not what I'd like, but I get that this is a major plateau area for me, and I haven't been as good about food as I was before my mother arrived. I hope that her departure, and the resulting decrease in stress, may help nudge that along.

The rewarding part, however, was learning that I've lost 1-1/2 inches off my abdomen, 1-1/4 inches off my hips, and 1/4 inch off of each upper arm. Waist and thighs haven't changed....and neither has bust, which makes me happy since that seems to be the first area to go and I don't have that much to spare! :cheesy:

I also got my annual wellness report results from work which compares January 2011 to January 2012. Even though my weight, waist, etc. all increased first after January 2011 before I started serioiusly working to change my diet....round about August or September...the results are still good.

Over the last year, even with a blip up first, I've lost 4 inches off my waist and 2.6 on BMI.

I'll take it! :)

I admit to being a bit distracted lately!

I'm finally at a decent spot, wearing jeans that I bought 10 years ago, and haven't seen for about 3 years. I'm less concerned about the numbers on the scale, I weigh 10lbs more now then I did then, but I'm (honestly) vain enough to worry that if I lose that last 10, my face will look saggy, my chest will shrink, and I'll start to look 'older'.

I know that being unable to eat flour/wheat/gluten played a big roll in the loss. Some of the foods that 'replace' wheat are very high in fat or sugar, so I will have to contue to use caution with them, but I'm thrilled that I found bread, crackers, and even frozen pizza that doesn't cause all the discomfort!

So, I'm 5'6", weigh 150-155, and wear a size 12 (loosely). I know that according to the charts, I'm still 'overweight' but I'm comfortable. I need to continue to try to firm up, but had to decrease the hiking because of the knee, so I'll just work more with weights, and am considering working more in a swimming pool to reduce stress on my joints. Some hardship~I love being in/near water!

Congratulations midwest! :)

I am so with you on the whole "chart" thing. According to the charts I should weigh somewhere around 140ish. As an adult, living on broiled fish and salad with no dressing, working out 2 hours a day, and pre-giving birth to my son....I once wieghed 150. I was miserable....and still technically overweight.

I always thought I was 5'6", although for the past 2 years nurses have been measuring me at 5'7".....and my goal weight is somewhere in the vicinity of 175. If I can get into my size 14 jeans with a little give....I'm good!

I say toss out the chart, and do what feels right for your own body. :)

I lost 2.2 at my weigh in yesterday for a total of 13.6 down since the New Year. It feels sooooooo good!!!

:-)

I read this somewhere...
 

Soy is cheap to grow, yields productive crops, and the texture is so flexible that it's hidden in foods you'd never suspect to find it (like hamburgers and a TON of packaged foods you buy).

Now, a bit of soy protein from fermented sources like miso, tempeh, and
fermented tofu in moderation can be a nice break from animal proteins

(fermenting soy inactivates harmful effects)-

-PROBLEM IS, most soy these days is so over-processed that it renders the
protein virtually useless!

Not only that, but it's estimated that more than 60% of the products found in
supermarkets now contain some form of processed soy...

...WHAT'S WORSE is that even 100g of soy protein can have as much estrogen as a birth control pill...

...Yikes!

Now that's bad enough for women, as when there is too much soy in the system, a woman can experience thyroid issues, leading to a variety of other problems ranging from fatigue, low libido, and heavy periods to dry skin and weight gain...

Not sure if all or any of it is true however. ANY THOUGHTS?

Hi Healthies!
 

It has been forever since I have posted.

This is kind of a good news/bad news post!

Good news: eating healthfully, making a lot of scratch soups, salads, egg-white omlettes with spinach, etc.

Zero junk or sweets for months now.

Bad news: Really sick for almost 3-weeks now. Think I am turning a corner but no walking or exercise for just about the whole time. Each MD visit, I tell them not to tell me the number because I know it will be a trigger for me if I have gained. I just feel out-of-shape and a hot mess, in general.

Will be glad to be able to breathe and walk again (asthma exacerbation, respiratory infection) and I really do miss it.

I love seeing the new joiners to this thread and cheer all of you on each day!

Hugs,

Lately i've been feeling kinda puny but doing all I can to stay on this weight loss trip,unfortunalty my arthritis has been on tear wich has slowed me down a lot,then I got theis upper respitory thing that isnt helping.I went to the docs yesterday and he uped my tramadole pills to 100mg 2x daliy..I got a shot of the stuff then a shot of steriods to back it up and help with the cold.I also havent had a solid nights sleep in a week ..and you'all know that dosent help.I also have worked out much cause every time I do i'm week as a kitten afterwards even with a light work out.Needless to say I hope with all the meds I will be back to myself soon cause I dont do sick very well.
I have been keeping up with how all of you are dont wich is great,keep it up,those who are also feeling porely..my heart go's out to you..get well soon.

Squeal away sylvie! Congrats!!!

I love this thread....I have recently got back on the "get healthy" train. I recently decided that I might be gluten sensitive and have been eating mostly gluten free....so far down another 15 (60 total over the last 3 years).

This time has been the easiest of all as soon as I started thinking health instead of diet! I also got an ipod and started walking (huge for me), and yesterday I bought one of those giant ball thingy's.

I am so glad to have found this thread...hang in everybody. I love hearing about your sucesses and struggles, helps me know I'm pretty normal.

Short and sweet: I was so afraid to weigh since I have been sick and not exercising for 3-weeks. Instead, I but the bullet and got the scale out this morning.

I, somehow, lost 3-pounds anyway!

Another reinforcer for me to weigh myself every morning, afraid or not.

It helps me to not kid myself and to not be delusional but also, on occasion-a pleasant surprise!

Hugs all!

My post isn't about weight loss but it is about healthy walking.

I have these huge stressors right now and despite being offered a prescription for Xanax I have chosen to increase my exercise, instead.

Yesterday it was pouring rain and E was against the walk so in an effort to take Bella (the bigger dog), I began fashioning a really fabulous raincoat from 2 kitchen trash bags--Twice, and both times Bella looked terrified even though I thought she looked very nice, she took one coaxed step and tore through the trash bags and got herself tangled so clearly, I was on my own.

The walk was great, I wore layers and topped everything with a waterproof jacket. Yay me!

Congrats on the weight loss!

Zimmeh

Okay, after admiring the fabulosity of Medusa last time we had lunch, I got it together and went back to WW myself. I weighed in at 246, which would have been way overweight if I were a WNBA player. Ouch. So, I have a lot of work to do. That's OK! Luckily, I like all the "good" foods already and little of the higher-point foods.

I thought the leader was sixty, if that. She was eighty. OK, where do I sign??

WW has a new program, so there's a lot to read all week. If I don't track perfectly points-wise, I'll just get busy with the walking I'm supposed to be doing and filling on more good stuff. Heck, I have a whole thread to go through :).

Welcome guihong!
Many of them in this thread are doing WW, so you'll have plenty of support in here most definitely! And there is tons of information in this thread, almost daily & the positive encouragement rocks..

now...
*knock knock*
Where IS everybody!? It's been so quiet in here these days..
i ..... i..... i..... miss youuuuu's...
:watereyes:

Hi healthies :)

Haven't forgotten you all, just so busy these days...

I am getting back on track with my "giant salad" lunches more often, and have been going to Curves faithfully 3 days a week.

Still in a holding pattern for my weight, but think that will change once I get back to my normal routine this weekend.

Hugs to you all!

Looking for a workout tracker
 

Hey Healthies!

EEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!! This week has been super chaotic with lots of crazy stuff at work and too many dinners out. I checked the scales this morning and am up 4 pounds! Not upset about it, I expected it and knew that all of the dinners this week were not "best choice" type of dinners.

Plan for today is lots of water, a nice session on the elliptical, and planning out my food for next week.

I am setting a goal for myself to eat all meals at home or at least with things brought from home for the next week. This means I had to tell my coworker, Princess, this morning on our weekly Saturday bitch-a-thon that we won't be doing any Chili's this week because Momma can't be having a gain like that! She snickered and informed me that she had also gained 4 pounds this week due to too many chips and salsa.
That's a testament to the calories. They don't discriminate whether your 280 pounds or 150 pounds!

Best to us all this week!

I posted this awhile ago in here, but for the life of me, can't find it. Check out this web site: SparkPeople

You can track all manner of things, its jam packed with resources, and its free.

* Good Morning *
 

Just thought I'd stop by today and give a brief report on my own personal journey for being healthy.

Since the first of the year, I've lost another ten pounds - mostly it has to do with my new job. I'm working for a fuel company, working the 'islands', and I'm on the run for more than 8 hours, non-stop. I am pretty active anyway, but pushing more exercise into my day (or night) has been the magic 'ticket' toward acheiving success in becoming more healthy than I already am.

I try to eat as healthy as I can and make room to include more beverages that are water based and not loaded too much with sugar. I try to get my sugar fix by lacing things with Molasses (I need the extra iron) and by eating things that do not include highly refined sugar bases: For example, I like to sweeten my drinks with Agave nectar or using raw brown sugar.

My weakness is eating decadent cheesecake for breakfast or carrot cake.

My stength might be in eating salmon, tuna, grain-fed portions of red meats or poultry that is raised cage free (I tend to stay away from genetically altered protein sources).

I'm doing as well as I can.

I think what works for me is pushing the element of more exercise, getting plenty of sleep and breathing as much air as possible (breath work) on a consistent basis.

I'm wishing you all a beautiful day today,
~D

I really enjoy MyFitnessPal.com for tracking calories and exercise. There's a large community that's great for that extra motivation. Feel free to add me on there, I'm "tegsa".

Hey healthies!

I just love scrolling through fb and seeing those of you who have added me posting the positive changes you are making in your lives. It's honestly a blessing to be surrounded by so many people wanting healthier, happier lives!!!

As most of you know, I've started a new relationship with a local (no y'all don't know her.....yet!) and I'm excited to share the things we are doing to stay healthy even in the throws of new relationship passion *wink wink*

Linkety Link

And for those of you who aren't on my facebook... I've posted a pic in my gallery of me wearing my new SIZE 20 PANTS!!!! I started off this journey wearing a size 30, and haven't worn a size 20 since probably 8th or 9th grade!!

Wow!!! That is fabulous progress canmarielan....congratulations! :cheer:
You are an absolute inspiration with all the work you're doing....and you also look fabulous by the way!

I'm at that point where my capris, sweatpants and jeans are all feeling loose and some even baggy....but I'm not yet into my "goal pants" that I last wore about.....ummm.....10 years ago? They're size 18 (by the old sizes, not the new inflated ones) Apple Bottom jeans, and I love them. Right now, I can pull them all the way up, but they're skin tight and the button is about 4 inches from buttoning. :cheesy:

I'll get there....and maybe be wearing them at Reunion. :)

The crazy thing is that the jeans I wear most often and are feeling baggy are ALSO size 18....I had no idea that "size inflation" was such a real thing. It makes it hard for me to compare....I know I wore a size 12 in middle school, but what would that be now? No clue.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Good morning healthies :)

I ate badly yesterday....not horribly badly, just too many carbs and not enough veggies kind of badly.

I feel like I'm in a weird spot...like my body is literally struggling to keep from tipping under that 200 lb mark that it apparently likes so much. I'm still weighing daily (because that helps me) and it's 202, 203, 204, 202, 204, 203....crazy.

Curves is being fantastic....3 days a week and have only missed one day due to illness (when I literally slept all day and felt much better for it). I sweat...I drink a lot of water...my heart rate gets up there....and I'm seeing and feeling the difference all over.

I'm at that place of telling myself this stuff takes time. I didn't get this size overnight or in a month or even in a year....and it's going to take consistent, long-term changes (like exercise...traditionally one of my weakest points) to get it off and keep it off.

Hugs to you all!

I haven't lost any real weight in a few weeks. I refuse to get pissy about it (this after having a mini melt down over the weekend).

BUT I was just reading about how to lower the calories in lasagna and they had some good ideas. Exchanging the noodles for portabella mushrooms and cutting the beef with mushrooms as well.

This has given me an idea to cook (maybe this weekend) a Mushroom Lasagna since both Gillian and I LOVE mushrooms.

I'm drooling just thinking about it.

oh - linkage :)

http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthye...-lightened-up/

Jo, don't get down on yourself and by all means put that scale away... I have been *stuck* at hanging on to 200 pounds... I decided to just do a quick measurement and found that I have lost over 2 inches from my thigh... Sometimes it is about the inches and not so much the pounds... You got this!