Healthy Weight Loss

Medusa · 07-25-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by turasultana

weekly weight watchers weigh in today. down 3.2lbs this week! How the hell did that happen???

AMAZING LOSS! That is a GREAT number for a week! I wish I had pulled that number!

My loss this week was 1.3. I'm happy with that but damn, I was hoping it was just a tiny bit more so I could celebrate going into a completely different number bracket!

Congrats Tura!

little_ms_sunshyne · 07-25-2011, 12:17 PM

Hola Everyone!

Congratulations on weight loss and completing another week of living a healthy lifestyle!

Tura~ 3.2lbs is Fantastic!!!!!!

Medusa~1.3 lbs and being able to slip pants on is pretty damn awesome!

Made Spinach Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce last night...YUMMOLA!!!! If you like cheese, these are extra cheesy! The portion suggests 3 shells, I had 4. It didnt make too much of a difference. Anyhow, I wanted to share the recipe.

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/01/s...eat-sauce.html

Happy Monday to Everyone!! Keep up the great work!!

PinkieLee · 07-25-2011, 12:19 PM

WOW, what great weight loss numbers! Everyone seems to be going in the right direction.... ANY loss is better than a gain, anyday!

Medusa, I totally get what you're saying about wishing for bigger weekly numbers. But it's pretty obvious (from your capri story) that you are losing inches honey! THAT IS AWESOME! I was gettting a little down, too, but D kept telling me how my clothes were fitting different. So, I went and bought a fabric tape measure and I'm gonna take my measurements once a month. Gimme another 3 weeks, and I'll let you know how the inches are coming off

Well, I've managed to stay within my points range this week. I very rarely use the extra 49 weekly points allowed.... that is until I went out on the town with friends to celebrate a birthday. I managed to dwindle down 24 extra points, just from drinking 3 vodkas & Sprites with lime. THEN, I managed to talk myself into eating a breakfast burrito at 2 am... and blew another 15 pounts! Ugh, I woke up Sunday morning feeling guilty.

But then I realized, that's what those extra points are for!!! That the deal with WW... it leaves you room for special occassions. If it was a completely rigid program, I would have binged by now. Looking at my numbers, I'm staying well below my daily point numbers, and I still have 10 extra points, so I refuse to beat myself up!

We are all making such great progress with healthier choices & exercise... let's keep the momentum going!!!

Sparkle · 07-25-2011, 12:32 PM

I'm -2.5lbs this week, which makes a nice change since I've had smaller numbers recently. And I've no idea how it happened, it was so scorching-ly hot last week I missed most of my longer aerobic walks.

I need to do my measurements later because I'm really more interested in tracking my progress in inches, rather than pounds.

I'm trying to make long term healthy *lifestyle* changes. And I find if I put too much emphasis on the numbers on the scale and it impacts how I feel about myself and the level of motivation I have.

So instead I've set myself a few small challenges: I have some "aspirational" clothes I'd like to fit in again. A pair of jeans, a couple of t-shirts, a dress.

little_ms_sunshyne · 07-25-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PinkieLee

WOW, what great weight loss numbers! Everyone seems to be going in the right direction.... ANY loss is better than a gain, anyday!

Medusa, I totally get what you're saying about wishing for bigger weekly numbers. But it's pretty obvious (from your capri story) that you are losing inches honey! THAT IS AWESOME! I was gettting a little down, too, but D kept telling me how my clothes were fitting different. So, I went and bought a fabric tape measure and I'm gonna take my measurements once a month. Gimme another 3 weeks, and I'll let you know how the inches are coming off

Well, I've managed to stay within my points range this week. I very rarely use the extra 49 weekly points allowed.... that is until I went out on the town with friends to celebrate a birthday. I managed to dwindle down 24 extra points, just from drinking 3 vodkas & Sprites with lime. THEN, I managed to talk myself into eating a breakfast burrito at 2 am... and blew another 15 pounts! Ugh, I woke up Sunday morning feeling guilty.

But then I realized, that's what those extra points are for!!! That the deal with WW... it leaves you room for special occassions. If it was a completely rigid program, I would have binged by now. Looking at my numbers, I'm staying well below my daily point numbers, and I still have 10 extra points, so I refuse to beat myself up!

We are all making such great progress with healthier choices & exercise... let's keep the momentum going!!!

Dont you get down on yourself pretty lady! You did an awesome job! The times when we feel like we mess up are the hardest to not just keep going and eat all those dangerously yummy foods. But you did it! You were totally aware of the point system and you stayed on track! To be able to know when to stop like you did is a battle in itself. Keep Rockin it Miss PinkieLee...You've got this!!!

Thinker · 07-25-2011, 01:18 PM

Congratulations to everyone for all of these successes!!!

I've only been tracking one measurement since I started WW......right around my belly (crossing over the belly button). I measured this morning, and it's down 3.25 inches. That's such an amazing amount in my mind.

My mid-section, even with that loss, is still not where I want it to be. But damn.... 3.25 inches ago it sure must've been even further away from where I want it to be!! It's all relative, huh?

I'm going to go ahead and start my upper body weight program even though I haven't reached my goal weight. I'm just getting impatient. I have to keep reminding myself that since I'm a little saint when it comes to my food points/diet, the weight I might gain will definitely be muscle weight.

I'm also going to do a chest measurement and track that.

The weight program begins tomorrow. I'm doing weights 3 x per week, cardio and situps 5 x per week, and taking Mondays and Thursdays off.

Here we go......

Thinker · 07-27-2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinker

I'm going to go ahead and start my upper body weight program

I.
Am.
Sore.

That is all.

PinkieLee · 07-27-2011, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinker

I.
Am.
Sore.

That is all.

OUCH! Luckily "they" say work through the pain... it gets better! **probably a load of crap to keep you motivated, but who knows

**

sylvie · 07-27-2011, 07:28 AM

i am SO excited!
i lost 4.4 lbs since my last weigh in, thats 23 lbs total now.
i was scared to go for my weigh in this morning, thinking i hadn't lost anything...but, yaaaaaaaay, i did!

it's downpouring rain today - wondering if i should go for my walk like usual or if i should change it up and do an inside workout today.. i walked to & from work this morning and will again this evening, however - maybe some weights, stepups and elliptical will do me some good this morning!

i'm loving the support & motivation in this thread, gets me moving more!

07-25-2011, 12:32 PM	#4
Sparkle Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, please Relationship Status: Loved Up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western MA Posts: 2,183 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,001 Thanked 6,554 Times in 1,553 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I'm -2.5lbs this week, which makes a nice change since I've had smaller numbers recently. And I've no idea how it happened, it was so scorching-ly hot last week I missed most of my longer aerobic walks. I need to do my measurements later because I'm really more interested in tracking my progress in inches, rather than pounds. I'm trying to make long term healthy lifestyle changes. And I find if I put too much emphasis on the numbers on the scale and it impacts how I feel about myself and the level of motivation I have. So instead I've set myself a few small challenges: I have some "aspirational" clothes I'd like to fit in again. A pair of jeans, a couple of t-shirts, a dress. __________________ I am made of stars

07-25-2011, 01:18 PM	#6
Thinker Senior Member How Do You Identify?: transman Preferred Pronoun?: male Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,868 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 710 Thanked 4,133 Times in 1,079 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Congratulations to everyone for all of these successes!!! I've only been tracking one measurement since I started WW......right around my belly (crossing over the belly button). I measured this morning, and it's down 3.25 inches. That's such an amazing amount in my mind. My mid-section, even with that loss, is still not where I want it to be. But damn.... 3.25 inches ago it sure must've been even further away from where I want it to be!! It's all relative, huh? I'm going to go ahead and start my upper body weight program even though I haven't reached my goal weight. I'm just getting impatient. I have to keep reminding myself that since I'm a little saint when it comes to my food points/diet, the weight I might gain will definitely be muscle weight. I'm also going to do a chest measurement and track that. The weight program begins tomorrow. I'm doing weights 3 x per week, cardio and situps 5 x per week, and taking Mondays and Thursdays off. Here we go...... __________________ Practice humility and kindness.

07-27-2011, 07:28 AM	#9
sylvie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mr Mtn's babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: girly, she Relationship Status: fiercely protected ♥ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Moving home in OR with Him VERY soooon !! Posts: 2,548 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,834 Thanked 7,501 Times in 1,850 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	i am SO excited! i lost 4.4 lbs since my last weigh in, thats 23 lbs total now. i was scared to go for my weigh in this morning, thinking i hadn't lost anything...but, yaaaaaaaay, i did! it's downpouring rain today - wondering if i should go for my walk like usual or if i should change it up and do an inside workout today.. i walked to & from work this morning and will again this evening, however - maybe some weights, stepups and elliptical will do me some good this morning! i'm loving the support & motivation in this thread, gets me moving more! __________________ my Mantra: i am letting go of angers, continuing to find forgiveness, welcoming inner peace & deserving of it all. my facebook weight loss page: http://www.facebook.com/asyllyjourney

07-25-2011, 12:17 PM	#2
little_ms_sunshyne Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: . Posts: 3,312 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,339 Thanked 12,241 Times in 2,541 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Hola Everyone! Congratulations on weight loss and completing another week of living a healthy lifestyle! Tura~ 3.2lbs is Fantastic!!!!!! Medusa~1.3 lbs and being able to slip pants on is pretty damn awesome! Made Spinach Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce last night...YUMMOLA!!!! If you like cheese, these are extra cheesy! The portion suggests 3 shells, I had 4. It didnt make too much of a difference. Anyhow, I wanted to share the recipe. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/01/s...eat-sauce.html Happy Monday to Everyone!! Keep up the great work!!

07-25-2011, 12:19 PM	#3
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	WOW, what great weight loss numbers! Everyone seems to be going in the right direction.... ANY loss is better than a gain, anyday! Medusa, I totally get what you're saying about wishing for bigger weekly numbers. But it's pretty obvious (from your capri story) that you are losing inches honey! THAT IS AWESOME! I was gettting a little down, too, but D kept telling me how my clothes were fitting different. So, I went and bought a fabric tape measure and I'm gonna take my measurements once a month. Gimme another 3 weeks, and I'll let you know how the inches are coming off Well, I've managed to stay within my points range this week. I very rarely use the extra 49 weekly points allowed.... that is until I went out on the town with friends to celebrate a birthday. I managed to dwindle down 24 extra points, just from drinking 3 vodkas & Sprites with lime. THEN, I managed to talk myself into eating a breakfast burrito at 2 am... and blew another 15 pounts! Ugh, I woke up Sunday morning feeling guilty. But then I realized, that's what those extra points are for!!! That the deal with WW... it leaves you room for special occassions. If it was a completely rigid program, I would have binged by now. Looking at my numbers, I'm staying well below my daily point numbers, and I still have 10 extra points, so I refuse to beat myself up! We are all making such great progress with healthier choices & exercise... let's keep the momentum going!!!