20lbs or less club

Hi bglittert!

Hi bglittert!

I make a rule for sure not to weigh myself more than once a day, and I generally weigh myself in the morning before getting dressed for the day. Weight later in the day is just so dependent on how much bulk you ate that day, whether you are well-hydrated or not, etc- not worth considering!

How has it been going with stopping smoking? That is such a huge challenge, and so important for health! If you are able to quit, that is an amazing, wonderful accomplishment, regardless of exactly where your weight is- although I know that can be hard to keep in mind!
 
Ohtemptation- I'm on day 16 of being a non smoker!! I am not going back now!! Thanks for thinking of that!!!
 
bglittert1979: oh wow - my dad quit recently and that was rough! good job!!

do you guys ever lose weight in chunks? I'll go a week with the same weight and then lose 4 pounds on thursday or something. i felt like it was gradual but it all seems to hit the scale at once. i wonder if my scale is busted.
 
Hey Redefine!! Yes, I lose weight in chunks. Actually I am hiding my scale today and going to try to just weigh in on Mondays.
 
strange tearing sound at front of hip?!

Hi all,

I just wanted to check in, and maybe vent a bit about something weird that happened to me at the gym today... but good news- in the ~3 weeks I've been trying to be 'on the wagon,' I've managed to lose about 3 pounds- so 16 pounds to go, more or less, depending on how I feel as I get closer to my estimated goal.

I haven't gotten myself to post a food diary here yet, but I've been writing down what I eat for the past 2 weeks. Chocolate chip cookies are my downfall! I need to find a substitute for them if possible! For example- one day, I was rushed at work and didn't find time to get lunch, and then attended a couple of meetings in the afternoon- and of course they always have platters of cookies at these meetings!- and ended up having a lunch of basically 3 chocolate chip cookies. How embarrassing and unhealthy!

I was getting bored of my exercise routine, so I splurged and booked several sessions (once a week) with a trainer, to teach me some new weight-training moves. I realize I'm fortunate to be in a position to have such lessons! So far I've really enjoyed them, but at tonight's session, a rather disconcerting thing happened. I was doing what I think are called lunge squats (or something like that) with light weights in my hands. It didn't feel that hard or anything, this was not my 1st time doing them, and I was seemingly doing them with good form, when suddenly, there was a sound of ripping coming from the front of my right leg, where the thigh meets the hip. It was odd, because it didn't really hurt- just a bit uncomfortable- but the sound was definitely coming from within my body, rather than because my clothes were tearing or anything. The trainer and I looked at each other, puzzled and worried, and of course stopped the exercise. I started to feel a bit dizzy- I think just from the surprise and the creepy feeling of having something inside my body tear- and sat down for a bit, then felt better. I called an M.D. friend, who confirmed to me that I should ice and rest the area, so here I am hanging out with an ice pack for the evening. It is odd, because although I feel a bit stiff and strange there, it doesn't really hurt- but boy, that sound creeped me out! I think in the morning I'll call my doctor and just say 'last night at the gym, I heard a tearing sound from my hip. Should I stop by?'

I hope it isn't anything too serious that is going to make it hard for me to exercise regularly- that would be a big drag, given how hard I've worked to get into semi-decent shape! At least, I can for sure still do arm exercises!

I hope you all are doing well,

Ohtemptation
 
Hello! Ohtemptation! Sounds unusual but I doubt it is anything to be worried about!! If it hurts tomorrow then be concerned but I wouldn't be concerned.

I have decided to quit thinking about dieting or losing weight for a while b/c I am not getting anywhere with it right now. I keep eating and eating and not really even trying and when I do try I lose weight but the next week I quit and gain it back! I have actually gained 4lbs since I started on this forum and my public food journal is not making me eat less so obviously it's just me right now. I hate quitting but it's not healthy to be obsessed and not getting anywhere. I plan on getting on track after New Years! I will definately come back here and check in with ya'll though!
 
ripping? eek!
i once heard a "pop" in that area and had a hard time lifting my right leg for months. for the first few days it was even hard to put on pants. i hope it's nothing serious!

i think i've unofficially quit "dieting" (eating less) for finals week but i'm running a lot more. oh endorphins how i love you.

we'll all meet back up for newyears anyway
 
I am now about 137-140, this is killing me guys!! I want to smoke just so I will stop eating!!! I am looking forward to starting my healthy life over again in January!!
 
Oh I'm so jealous of the lot of you in here! I will be hopefully joining you all soon!!!! Keep up the great work, you guys!
 
Hello everyone :) I would love to be a part of your group... if you'll have me, that is!

I currently weigh 119 lbs, my (first!) goal is to get down to 112 lbs :)

The extra weight has been with me throughout my life - I just want to work off the flab swamping my small frame :p Christmas is a massive downfall for me, so I've joined this forum just in time to (hopefully) keep me focused.
 
hopefully joining this will help me out!

I saw your chat session and decided this is just what I need. I am hoping to lose some weight, or at least get a little more toned up. I am currently 5'7" and 150 lbs. Wow that's hard to admit. I would like to get down to 130 at least. I really don't have any friends within 2 hours of where I live and I'm hoping this will help having a little support group. I'm working myself up to start a new diet and exercise program on January 1st. I know I should start right away but Jan. 1st seems like a great day to start. I'm finding new healthy foods and recipes to try. They actually look good! I am also going to start exercising to Turbo Jam, a kickboxing series. I am also a bored eater. I get bored a lot and have nothing else to do but eat. I hope to stop this habit. I noticed that some of you put fitday up, I'll have to try that and see if I can see some eating patterns. I hope to hear all about your plans and how things are going in your lives.
 
Hey! Welcome!! I am starting back on my diet on January 1st as well! I am trying to cut back now but not so great!!! I am looking forward to it for sure!! As far as dieting I have done nothing but gain weight for the last 1 year! I quit smoking 38 days ago so that has been a huge contributor to my gain ( 7lbs). I am hoping that I am done gaining and I feel ready to get back to being healthy again. I get plenty of exercise, I really need to focus on eating less like a lot less. I have been eating about 2000-2500 cal and I hant to be eating 1200*-1600. Ok, so that's me in a nut shell!! I definately suggest getting a fitday.com page, it has a decent food diary and you can record your exercise and emotions there as well!!

SW 131 ( yes I know, the gain instead of loss here!!) lol
CW 137
GW 120-125
GW by Feb. 1 is 130
 
First Timer

Hi

I have been looking around this site and this forum looks like the one I've been looking for. A couple of years ago, I got down to my goal weight of 117 from 140, but recently I've been creepin on up. I think that I am 128 or so right now. I want to lose those 10 pounds and maybe even 18. I lost all the weight orginially by eating 1200-1400 a day for 3 months. And I kept it off by eating about that , eating only when I was hungry and exercising. But for some reason latetly I've just lost all motivation. I don't really watch what i eat. But i still exercise. So my goal is to hopefully lose the 10 pounds by March 1st. I just need some new motivation to keep me on track and this forum looks like it will help!

Ziggy
 
Hi Ziggy!! Welcome, I have lost mine too, before I quit smoking I had already gained weight and then now 10 more lbs so now I am 137ish and I knew at 128 that I needed to get back on track. I think that knowing how close I am to 140 (actually that is my end of the day weight) helps put things in perspective for me.
 
Hey guys!!! It's January 1 2007 and I am ready to get back on track!!! So everyone should get on here so we can start again!!

I am weighing 138 right now and my goal to be at least 130 by Feb. 1!!!
 
20 To Go!

Good morning everyone! I am "new" - this is my first official post :)
I have been stuck at 140-145 for the last couple of years... Before I got married I was 125; before that I was 114 throughout my "20's" . After I married I tacked on 20 pounds, then when I became pregnant I took the "eating for 2" way to serious and added another 60 pounds! It amazes me that I could gain 60 pounds and deliver a 7 lb. 5oz. beautiful baby girl? I got up to 198 (without shoes & clothes lol!) I managed to drop 60 pounds on my own by walking everyday and eating "only when I was truely hungry" - I was a stay at home mom the 1st year. After that I went back to work & quit exercising... too tired & not enough time. Now, I am back in school FT working on my BS in Elem. Ed. I have the time I just have a hard time comitting to taking that first step... to get on my exercise bike, or work out to a dvd, or we even have Fit tv .... I have no reason not to get back into shape... I am horrible at procrastination! My goal is 120-125 pounds. I am 5ft.4 and that is a reasonable weight... of course.... I would not mind being 114 again.... however that was 10 years ago! Something crazy happens to you when you turn 30! I will be 36 in May and everything is sagging & dragging! lol! Hope to encourage and be encouraged to get rid of the last 20! It definitely has been a hard challenge... I am desperate to do this!
 
becca! We are alot alike. I was 105 until I got pregnant,...10 years ago, and gained 70 pounds during,... a beautiful baby girl, who is now a 9 year old teenager!.. I will be 34 in July and 5'4". I started this forum when I weighed 145...they helped me get down to 130, and well the holidays caused me to gain back. But, back on track now and eager to be at 120! Welcome aboard :)
 
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