Healthy Weight Loss

[Zimmeh]

Congrats Foxy!!


Zimmeh

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

Way to go everyone. I am inspired by the stories and the commitments to change.

I reached my Nov 18 goal a week ahead of schedule. I am absolutely delighted. I have not measured my body this month, but it isn't for lack of wanting to, just lack of doing!! I will do this today...by golly.

I made all of my exercise classes last week. And threw in an extra one cause I had an evening without a patient. It was all like free time, and I was soooo glad I did.

I am going through more of my clothes. I wondered if I was going through an exchange of addictions; I wanted carbs the other day, and not good ones, I found myself in line at a clothing store buying the mmmmoooosssstttt wonderful sheets. LIKE OMG microfleece, so soft I swear I am climbing into heaven...but in line I thought what if I am exchanging addictions. I don't think so, but I am trying to be conscious. Trying so very hard to be conscious.

I don't eat dairy, but I had a weak moment this weekend. Three days later I still have the symptoms. Damn whipped cream. I baked cheesecake and did not eat any. But then my finger slipped into a bowl of delicious whipped cream, a couple of times. Silly little fox.

Another week another challenge. More exercise classes. More tracking. More weigh ins. And yes I will measure myself.

[foxyshaman]

Originally Posted by Zimmeh

Congrats Foxy!!


Zimmeh

Zimmeh!!!

[Zimmeh]

Friendly huggles back!!!

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

Zimmeh!!!

[PinkieLee]

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

Way to go everyone. I am inspired by the stories and the commitments to change.

I reached my Nov 18 goal a week ahead of schedule. I am absolutely delighted. I have not measured my body this month, but it isn't for lack of wanting to, just lack of doing!! I will do this today...by golly.

I made all of my exercise classes last week. And threw in an extra one cause I had an evening without a patient. It was all like free time, and I was soooo glad I did.

I am going through more of my clothes. I wondered if I was going through an exchange of addictions; I wanted carbs the other day, and not good ones, I found myself in line at a clothing store buying the mmmmoooosssstttt wonderful sheets. LIKE OMG microfleece, so soft I swear I am climbing into heaven...but in line I thought what if I am exchanging addictions. I don't think so, but I am trying to be conscious. Trying so very hard to be conscious.

I don't eat dairy, but I had a weak moment this weekend. Three days later I still have the symptoms. Damn whipped cream. I baked cheesecake and did not eat any. But then my finger slipped into a bowl of delicious whipped cream, a couple of times. Silly little fox.

Another week another challenge. More exercise classes. More tracking. More weigh ins. And yes I will measure myself.

Wooohooo CONGRATULATIONS! You are doing AMAZING and we are all so very proud of you! Keep up the great work my friend... and enjoy those new microfleece sheets

[sylvie]

finally, i am back on track..63 lbs lost now!!!

It's been a slow losing process & so much more to go, but still wow'ing at 63 lbs lost, because through life i have always worked at losing weight - & finally at 38 years old, i am working so hard on myself each day, and the results are just happening .. i'm beyond thrilled and now setting a goal of another 10 lbs to lose ..

i haven't tried the slow cooker Salsa Chicken recipe yet, i worked three 12 hour shifts in a row and then today i am split shift but had a funeral to go to in between shifts.. but the next 2 days i am only 3 hour shifts, (yay) and then off on Friday, so i'll definitely be working on that.. Also going to make my own fresh salsa too to cut back on sodium in the recipe.. YUM!

foxy & everyone - so proud of you all ..
Reading through the posts, it just makes me smile the support & love from each other to one another - & i get sooo soooo much more motivated each time i come in here, because of you all.. whether it's for weight loss or for feeling fabulous, or the two combined (like myself) - we all friggin' rock, eh!

((((group hugggs))))
♥ ♥ ♥

[Zimmeh]

((((Sylvie)))

Congrats big time!!!! You are one tough cookie and keep up the good work! I did so much walking on Sunday and running down the stairs at work yesterday, my metabolism is up and going..

Hugs,

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by sylvie

finally, i am back on track..63 lbs lost now!!!

It's been a slow losing process & so much more to go, but still wow'ing at 63 lbs lost, because through life i have always worked at losing weight - & finally at 38 years old, i am working so hard on myself each day, and the results are just happening .. i'm beyond thrilled and now setting a goal of another 10 lbs to lose ..

i haven't tried the slow cooker Salsa Chicken recipe yet, i worked three 12 hour shifts in a row and then today i am split shift but had a funeral to go to in between shifts.. but the next 2 days i am only 3 hour shifts, (yay) and then off on Friday, so i'll definitely be working on that.. Also going to make my own fresh salsa too to cut back on sodium in the recipe.. YUM!

foxy & everyone - so proud of you all ..
Reading through the posts, it just makes me smile the support & love from each other to one another - & i get sooo soooo much more motivated each time i come in here, because of you all.. whether it's for weight loss or for feeling fabulous, or the two combined (like myself) - we all friggin' rock, eh!

((((group hugggs))))
♥ ♥ ♥

[Zimmeh]

Just to let you all know, that Tazz and I are going try and start a Reunion exercise time...We can and will do this...

Zimmeh

[foxyshaman]

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Wooohooo CONGRATULATIONS! You are doing AMAZING and we are all so very proud of you! Keep up the great work my friend... and enjoy those new microfleece sheets

Why thank you Miss PinkieLee. And I do love my microfleece sheets. So much so, I bought a second set. They are very hot, but the deep freeze is coming and this Fox is gonna be all warm and snuggly in her little den.

[Rockinonahigh]

My fur kid and I had our work out this morning,they say we are suposed to have 70% chanch of raid,looks like it but sofar... nada.We played soccer till we both had to stop,then I played bb-hoops after that I did a round with all the machines I have except tie stair stepper and exersise bike..thats tomorrow

[foxyshaman]

Originally Posted by sylvie

finally, i am back on track..63 lbs lost now!!!

It's been a slow losing process & so much more to go, but still wow'ing at 63 lbs lost, because through life i have always worked at losing weight - & finally at 38 years old, i am working so hard on myself each day, and the results are just happening .. i'm beyond thrilled and now setting a goal of another 10 lbs to lose ..

WOW!!! What fantastic strength and tenacity you are showing. Keep it up!!

[Zimmeh]

Sylvie is kicking ass and taking names..

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

WOW!!! What fantastic strength and tenacity you are showing. Keep it up!!

[PinkieLee]

Originally Posted by sylvie

finally, i am back on track..63 lbs lost now!!!

It's been a slow losing process & so much more to go, but still wow'ing at 63 lbs lost, because through life i have always worked at losing weight - & finally at 38 years old, i am working so hard on myself each day, and the results are just happening .. i'm beyond thrilled and now setting a goal of another 10 lbs to lose ..

i haven't tried the slow cooker Salsa Chicken recipe yet, i worked three 12 hour shifts in a row and then today i am split shift but had a funeral to go to in between shifts.. but the next 2 days i am only 3 hour shifts, (yay) and then off on Friday, so i'll definitely be working on that.. Also going to make my own fresh salsa too to cut back on sodium in the recipe.. YUM!

foxy & everyone - so proud of you all ..
Reading through the posts, it just makes me smile the support & love from each other to one another - & i get sooo soooo much more motivated each time i come in here, because of you all.. whether it's for weight loss or for feeling fabulous, or the two combined (like myself) - we all friggin' rock, eh!

((((group hugggs))))
♥ ♥ ♥

(((((((((sylvie))))))))))))) honey, you go sista! 63 pounds.... unbelievable! We are all so very proud of all your hard work, not only physically but mentally, too! You are taking care of your heart, mind, body & soul... this journey doesn't get much better than that!

You keep up the amazing work my friend.

THANK YOU, each & every one of you, for keeping us all encouraged & motivated with love, encouragement & support!

[Cowboi]

Originally Posted by sylvie

finally, i am back on track..63 lbs lost now!!!

It's been a slow losing process & so much more to go, but still wow'ing at 63 lbs lost, because through life i have always worked at losing weight - & finally at 38 years old, i am working so hard on myself each day, and the results are just happening .. i'm beyond thrilled and now setting a goal of another 10 lbs to lose ..

i haven't tried the slow cooker Salsa Chicken recipe yet, i worked three 12 hour shifts in a row and then today i am split shift but had a funeral to go to in between shifts.. but the next 2 days i am only 3 hour shifts, (yay) and then off on Friday, so i'll definitely be working on that.. Also going to make my own fresh salsa too to cut back on sodium in the recipe.. YUM!

foxy & everyone - so proud of you all ..
Reading through the posts, it just makes me smile the support & love from each other to one another - & i get sooo soooo much more motivated each time i come in here, because of you all.. whether it's for weight loss or for feeling fabulous, or the two combined (like myself) - we all friggin' rock, eh!

((((group hugggs))))
♥ ♥ ♥

Thats fantastic!!!!

[Thinker]

*waves enthusiastically*

Greetings!!

I'm behavin'.

I'm doing a pushups program like the 100 pushups.......only it's 50. I have no real desire to be able to do 100 consecutive pushups, but I think being able to do 50 would be cool......and good.

I'm allowing myself stuff I like......within reason.....and making mostly good choices for my regular meals.

I fell off the jogging wagon once the air got colder. I'm not sure what I'll do about that. I feel pretty bad about it.....like a slacker.....but it is what it is.

I decided to weigh once a month, so that'll be closer to the end of November. We'll see then if I'm progressing toward my goal weight.

[sylvie]

Good Morning everyone ♥

Damn i love this thread, on my good days & my not so good days, this thread always is exactly what i need, for an extra push, great advice or warm supportive hugs.. thank you!!

& thank you all for the hugs and comments & reps on the 63 lbs lost, i'm still so tickled pink over this, heh...

Breakfast this morning -
Omelet (1 egg + 1 egg white) , with some peppers, onions, mushrooms, yum.
small dish of fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries & raspberries) (about 1/2 cup)
4 oz skim milk
1/2 cup cornflakes

i'm on my way out to meet my father and go walking, (& run errands same time).. so packing myself a snack, 2 clementines & a banana... not sure which i want so bringing em all lol.


Some small achievements i've been noticing..
- my clothes are getting baggy, of course, but i'm fitting in things i haven't fit in for years!
- my facial features, my face has slimmed down alot..
- i've gone down another bra size *yay*
- i can climb stairs without holding a rail and hauling myself up, i can literally just jog up the stairs now for a good work out..this is huge for me..and to run up stairs non stop even.
- Yesterday, i dressed up & actually looked in a mirror and felt "pretty" ..
- i can cross my legs, comfortably (sounds silly, but i couldnt)
- my breathing, when i am walking or exercising has changed dramatically
- my extreme thirst has totally gone away (i could never quench it before)
- i was taken off my blood pressure medication over a month ago now
- energy, energy, energy, i can't get over all of my energy..
- i worked three days in a row (12 hour shifts) and not once did i come home with sore feet or sore legs... i recognize alot of my aches & pains were weight related
- i'm a bundle of smiles everyday - my attitude is so much more positive, and i'm loving that change in me so much.
- my confidence, has grown so much.. i don't tolerate the kinds of people who used to bring me down..nor the bullying - i was bullied a lot.
- my desire to work hard at this journey, changes daily...the more i work at it, the stronger & more determined i get..
- i feel like i have a figure now, my daughter & her friends remark on that a lot..(i'm blushing, heh)
- i am much more aware of my environment when i have a plate of food in front of me, relaxing & enjoying my food a bite at a time are a must..and i can do it now.. food was such a part of my stress, with my eating disorder.
- i am accepting help, with my addiction & ED and accepting i can't do it alone.
- i am petit mal epileptic, and my symptoms are SO controllable now.. i don't take seizures, but i do get extreme dizzy spells , go in deep stares, etc.. i took myself off of medication and i can control my spells with a healthy diet, proper rest, exercise etc.. And it feels tremendous to NOT feel so sluggish and under the weather every single day.. in fact, i cant remember the last time i had a spell, because it's so rare now..(and mostly just if i'm really stressed, now).



Anyway, they are just a few of the things i am noticing , not even about the weight loss but more the healthy journey in itself.. i feel fabulous!

What kinds of changes do you all notice with your body & within as well?

[sylvie]

Originally Posted by Thinker

I'm doing a pushups program like the 100 pushups.......only it's 50. I have no real desire to be able to do 100 consecutive pushups, but I think being able to do 50 would be cool......and good.

i just recently started the 100 pushups challenge, but also took on the situps challenge and the squats challenge..and realized as i was nearing day three that everything increases as i go along - and what alot of time i had to commit to this, which isn't always easy to do because of my work days..

Thinking i'll do just one challenge at a time instead, so i get proper results and not get overwhelmed...Because once i got working my long shifts over the last few days, the thought of these challenges became really overwhelming to me last night..

What is the program for 50 pushups Thinker, is it a site online or something you are doing elsewhere?

[Zimmeh]

Sylive,

I have to say that you are inspiration to me! I remember when I lost my original 60lbs and how wonderful it felt..To be able to walk into a room full of people that I didn't know and know they were looking at me for who I am, and not looking at me because of my weight. Knowing that with every pound that I lost, I felt better and how I to can now run up two flights of stairs and not be out of breath. I also have been noticing that my size 12 misses Kenneth Cole pants are not fitting anymore, which means that I am now a size 10..Woohoo..I just need to go shopping! I have never in my life been a size 10 anything and I am enjoying this!

You truly are, kicking ass and taking names! Don't let anyone stop you from completing your journey..

Hugs,

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by sylvie

Good Morning everyone ♥

Damn i love this thread, on my good days & my not so good days, this thread always is exactly what i need, for an extra push, great advice or warm supportive hugs.. thank you!!

& thank you all for the hugs and comments & reps on the 63 lbs lost, i'm still so tickled pink over this, heh...

Breakfast this morning -
Omelet (1 egg + 1 egg white) , with some peppers, onions, mushrooms, yum.
small dish of fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries & raspberries) (about 1/2 cup)
4 oz skim milk
1/2 cup cornflakes

i'm on my way out to meet my father and go walking, (& run errands same time).. so packing myself a snack, 2 clementines & a banana... not sure which i want so bringing em all lol.


Some small achievements i've been noticing..
- my clothes are getting baggy, of course, but i'm fitting in things i haven't fit in for years!
- my facial features, my face has slimmed down alot..
- i've gone down another bra size *yay*
- i can climb stairs without holding a rail and hauling myself up, i can literally just jog up the stairs now for a good work out..this is huge for me..and to run up stairs non stop even.
- Yesterday, i dressed up & actually looked in a mirror and felt "pretty" ..
- i can cross my legs, comfortably (sounds silly, but i couldnt)
- my breathing, when i am walking or exercising has changed dramatically
- my extreme thirst has totally gone away (i could never quench it before)
- i was taken off my blood pressure medication over a month ago now
- energy, energy, energy, i can't get over all of my energy..
- i worked three days in a row (12 hour shifts) and not once did i come home with sore feet or sore legs... i recognize alot of my aches & pains were weight related
- i'm a bundle of smiles everyday - my attitude is so much more positive, and i'm loving that change in me so much.
- my confidence, has grown so much.. i don't tolerate the kinds of people who used to bring me down..nor the bullying - i was bullied a lot.
- my desire to work hard at this journey, changes daily...the more i work at it, the stronger & more determined i get..
- i feel like i have a figure now, my daughter & her friends remark on that a lot..(i'm blushing, heh)
- i am much more aware of my environment when i have a plate of food in front of me, relaxing & enjoying my food a bite at a time are a must..and i can do it now.. food was such a part of my stress, with my eating disorder.
- i am accepting help, with my addiction & ED and accepting i can't do it alone.
- i am petit mal epileptic, and my symptoms are SO controllable now.. i don't take seizures, but i do get extreme dizzy spells , go in deep stares, etc.. i took myself off of medication and i can control my spells with a healthy diet, proper rest, exercise etc.. And it feels tremendous to NOT feel so sluggish and under the weather every single day.. in fact, i cant remember the last time i had a spell, because it's so rare now..(and mostly just if i'm really stressed, now).



Anyway, they are just a few of the things i am noticing , not even about the weight loss but more the healthy journey in itself.. i feel fabulous!

What kinds of changes do you all notice with your body & within as well?

[Zimmeh]

This morning I had one plain waffle and some tea with creamer.

Lunch will be half of a grilled pepper jack cheese sandwich and dinner will be a peanut butter sandwich.

Have a great day!

Zimmeh

[PinkieLee]

Good morning & happy Wednesday all you healthy folks!

It's great to see everyone still truckin' along on this journey and having such amazing success! Keep up the great work y'all!

I've been doing pretty good. During the week, I've been tracking my food & staying within my points range. The weekends I don't do as well, but because I'm a creature of habit & eat a lot of the same foods, I do my best to limit myself to what I know I can & can't eat.

Last week when I weighed, I had finally lost the last 3 pounds I had gained over vacation. Whewwwwwwww, now I only have 6 more pounds till my first personal goal that I set for myself! Tomorrow is my weigh in... wish me luck!

I was thinking this morning on my way to work about how often we did/do eat out. Sometimes it's more convienent, sometimes it's cheaper. Unfortunately, fast food happens for us. So, when you do eat fast food, where do you go & what do you eat?

I eat a LOT of Subway.
Wendy's ~ they have the best salads (apple, pecan & chicken... and the cobb salad are yummy)
Jack in the Box ~ the chicken fajita pita

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by sylvie

Some small achievements i've been noticing..
- my clothes are getting baggy, of course, but i'm fitting in things i haven't fit in for years!
- my facial features, my face has slimmed down alot..
- i've gone down another bra size *yay*
- i can climb stairs without holding a rail and hauling myself up, i can literally just jog up the stairs now for a good work out..this is huge for me..and to run up stairs non stop even.
- Yesterday, i dressed up & actually looked in a mirror and felt "pretty" ..
- i can cross my legs, comfortably (sounds silly, but i couldnt)
- my breathing, when i am walking or exercising has changed dramatically
- my extreme thirst has totally gone away (i could never quench it before)
- i was taken off my blood pressure medication over a month ago now
- energy, energy, energy, i can't get over all of my energy..
- i worked three days in a row (12 hour shifts) and not once did i come home with sore feet or sore legs... i recognize alot of my aches & pains were weight related
- i'm a bundle of smiles everyday - my attitude is so much more positive, and i'm loving that change in me so much.
- my confidence, has grown so much.. i don't tolerate the kinds of people who used to bring me down..nor the bullying - i was bullied a lot.
- my desire to work hard at this journey, changes daily...the more i work at it, the stronger & more determined i get..
- i feel like i have a figure now, my daughter & her friends remark on that a lot..(i'm blushing, heh)
- i am much more aware of my environment when i have a plate of food in front of me, relaxing & enjoying my food a bite at a time are a must..and i can do it now.. food was such a part of my stress, with my eating disorder.
- i am accepting help, with my addiction & ED and accepting i can't do it alone.
- i am petit mal epileptic, and my symptoms are SO controllable now.. i don't take seizures, but i do get extreme dizzy spells , go in deep stares, etc.. i took myself off of medication and i can control my spells with a healthy diet, proper rest, exercise etc.. And it feels tremendous to NOT feel so sluggish and under the weather every single day.. in fact, i cant remember the last time i had a spell, because it's so rare now..(and mostly just if i'm really stressed, now).

This is incredible! Don't call these small achievements, they are huge milestones!

Grab the credit and run with it. You deserve it.