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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 06-24-2002 05:23 PM
Hey everyone! I'm starting a group on this message for whoever wants support while trying to lose weight. Every day I am going to try to come here and say how much I lost or gained, and maybe what I ate, or something like that. Whoever wants to can post how much they weigh and what their goal weight is, or you can just say how much you want to lose. I'm here for people who need support, and I'll try my best to keep you motivated if you need it. I'm looking to lose at least 15 pounds. I'm going to try to eat healthier and less than I normally do, and I'm going to excercise more. I started out walking 2 miles a day, and then I do my own personal ab excercises in the evening. I'm not great with starting diets, so I'm going to need encouragement from whoever is will to give it! Mal |
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mms72 Member Posts: 117 |
posted 06-24-2002 05:49 PM
ME TOO!!!! My goal is to lose 20 pounds by the end of the year!!!! I am and have been for the last 4 days drinking at leasr 32 oz of watr--big improvement from 0 oz!! I will increase that and have started to limit my snacks and sweets--my downfall!! I am also taking this supplement-- genical--without ephedra--so we'll see!! keep posting!!! |
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andreaphilip3 Member Posts: 5704 |
posted 06-24-2002 09:36 PM
im in! im trying to reach 150 as my first goal |
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kvhchick02 Junior Member Posts: 4 |
posted 06-25-2002 11:31 AM
Hey guys Im in! I am on the Atkins, and I can already see a difference after only 1 week. So far I have had a atkins chocolate shake, and a coffee. For lunch I am going to have grilled chick breast, and steamed broc. and maybe Ill have a blt tonight...If anyone is looking for an easy diet, and fast results try Atkins! Miriam |
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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 06-25-2002 02:48 PM
Today is really my first real day of my diet. I didn't eat any breakfast(I know that's bad, but I wasn't hungry!), I had a salad for lunch, and I'm not sure what I'm going to have for dinner. I'm trying to drink more water, which is hard because I can't stand the taste but I've got a few tips to make it taste better. I walked my 2 miles today, plus I have a softball practice tonight. I'll do my ab excercises later tonight. I hope your diets are going well! Mal |
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Sinnrah Member Posts: 1934 |
posted 06-25-2002 04:56 PM
Hey Orlando girl, Can i join this thread just to maintain? Sinnrah |
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C-blue Member Posts: 81 |
posted 06-25-2002 05:06 PM
This sound like a great idea, am in. Today my weight is 156, I need to lose 21 lbs, and today I am going to start walking. |
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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 06-26-2002 02:52 PM
Sinnrah, of course you can join!  Mal |
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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 06-26-2002 02:56 PM
Hey C-blue! Welcome! Walking helps me alot. People say that you are supposed to get your heart rate up, and I started to find that after awhile, my heart rate wouldn't go up from just walking. If this becomes the case for you, I would suggest trying what I do: I walk 50 steps, then I jog 50 steps, then I walk 50 steps, etc. The jogging part gets your heart rate up, while the walking gives you a small break, while still keeping your heart rate up. It's only a suggestion! Good luck with your weight loss!
Mal [This message has been edited by Orlando's Girl (edited 06-26-2002).] |
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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 06-26-2002 03:01 PM
Hey everyone! This is my second day of my "dieting" and I weighed myself this morning. So far I've lost a pound. A tiny pound! hehe. It's okay though, because it's only been one day. Alot of people say that you should only weigh yourself once a week, but I'm weighing myself everyday because that's what works for me. I was wondering how often you all are going to weigh yourself? Good luck! Mal |
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C-blue Member Posts: 81 |
posted 06-26-2002 05:15 PM
Hi everyone how are you all doing? well I just went walking yesterday and I have to jog a little bit to get my heart rate up too, which is ok because I enjoy it, I just have to get my self out to the park. As far as how many times i weight my self, I was doing it everyday or every other day, but sometimes you don't lose anything and get discourage, so I put the scale away, and I am going to do it every week, (sunday mornings) good luck to all [This message has been edited by C-blue (edited 06-27-2002).] |
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penguin chick Member Posts: 129 |
posted 06-26-2002 10:42 PM
I weigh myself every Sunday morning as well. It is better to not weight yourself everyday just because your weight fluctuates. I will tell you about my experience, when I first started my lifestyle change I did not weigh myself until about a few weeks into it, turns out I lost about 13 pounds! I was so excited I decided to weigh myself every Sunday, the next Sunday I went and it turned out that I actually gained about 3 pounds! this was so discouraging and was almost the downfall of my new way of life. That week I was eating as I was before and even exercising MORE, turns out that I gained muscle weight. Weight fluctuates and it does not accurately show muscle versus fat gain, muscle weighs more than fat yet takes up less space, by the way... every pound of muscle gained burns about 35 more calories daily even with a sedentary day. I don'tknow how much I weigh now but I think I will weig myself on Sunday since it has been awhile and I have been receiving many compliments and knowfor a fact that I'm still losing. The best thing to do is to find some tight jeans or a belt and see how much better you start to fit into them. For now, I'm still doing my change of counting calories and fat grams, as well as exercise and drinking plenty of water, I feel happy and just hope I keep this up. I guess this entry was me venting as well since everyone I know already is so tired of hearing about my new change of lifestyle. I think it helps a lot when you have support and attention from people when you are doing something as hard as trying to lose weight for a healthier you. Thanks for reading my little bit, any questions, comments, etc. please I'm only too happy to help! |
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Sinnrah Member Posts: 1934 |
posted 06-26-2002 11:30 PM
I have a bad habit of weighing myself everyday. But only once...in the mornings. Sinnrah |
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Socvixen Junior Member Posts: 6 |
posted 06-27-2002 12:21 AM
Hey Guys!! Is it okay if I join? I just joined Weight Watchers 1 week ago from yesterday and i lost 1 lb. My story is not like many others I have heard. I am a very active college student and I am also on my university's soccer team. I have been playing soccer for about 10 years but a 1 year break caused me to gain about 30 lbs and I have been gaining ever since. Now, I'm in my last year of school/soccer and I know that if I don't lose now, I will never lose. I am at 196.4 and i want to be at about 150. I need some moral support. Can you guys help?
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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 06-27-2002 01:11 PM
Hey penguin chick, Yeah I understand why alot of people weigh theirselves once a week, I can see your point. But it really doesn't discourage me when I look at the scale and see that I gained a few pounds. I just keep working at it. And if I do get upset, I can always come here and get cheered up! The last time when I was on a diet I weighed myself everyday, and that worked fine for me. It's one of those issues where it depends on who you are, I guess.Well, speaking of weighing myself... I did this morning and lost another pound. So that's two pounds down since Tuesday. It's going ALOT slower than the last time I dieted. It's cool though, two pounds is better than none! Socvixen, Good luck! |
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Sinnrah Member Posts: 1934 |
posted 06-27-2002 02:15 PM
Hey Orlando, Good job on the weightloss. It is a slow process though. But the slower the better right? How much more do you have to go? Sinnrah |
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C-blue Member Posts: 81 |
posted 06-27-2002 02:42 PM
Hi! is me again, ok I couldn't resist my self and I got up the scale today, I actually lost two more lbs.(I know I said I was going to do it every sunday)but the thing is I went out yestarday w/my friends and they decided to stop for pizza, I guess I don't have to tell you the rest!! and I also had some drinks, is that so bad? or once in a while is ok? Today I did my yoga routine and I am going for a walk later in the evening. I am drinking as much water as I can, and eating the less fat possible to make up for yesterday. |
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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 06-27-2002 03:51 PM
Hey Sinnrah, Thanks! My first realistic goal is to lose 15 pounds, so I have 13 pounds to go. I would love to lose more though! But I'm consentrating on losing these 15(13 now) pounds first.Good luck C-blue, Mal [This message has been edited by Orlando's Girl (edited 06-27-2002).] |
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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 06-27-2002 03:54 PM
quote: Hey Sinnrah! Mal |
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mms72 Member Posts: 117 |
posted 06-27-2002 11:26 PM
Sounds Like everyone is doing good!-- I hate the taste of water too--but what I have been doing is putting ALOT of either lemon juice or 2 wedges in it and alot of ice and it is really YUMMY!!! I've been drinking about 30 oz. a day--which is good for me since i used to live on Diet Coke with Lemon-- for the last week--I'm not doing to well on the sweets ----but I AM GONNA DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Keep it up everyone!!!! |
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sc4040 Member Posts: 35 |
posted 06-28-2002 02:11 AM
Hi, I want to join your group I realise that before I was *****ing about my weight and how I am fat. but, seriously though, i didn't realise a big difference in myself, until lately. And then I saw these pictures of myself. before I used to look tall and slim and now I look kinda short and stubby. I mean, I'm 5,7 and i m not short. Ok. SO I want to join the motivation group. And start this whole diet all over again. As of friday, which is tomorrow, i'll begin my whole work out routine. I wish to lose 20-30 pounds by the end of summer |
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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 06-28-2002 03:17 PM
Hey everyone! I splurged last night and I can't believe I did!  I weighed myself this morning and found that I am still two pounds under, which is surprising but good. I'm still upset that I cheated!  I'm really going to try hard not to! Well, how are you all doing?? Good luck!
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Sinnrah Member Posts: 1934 |
posted 06-28-2002 03:50 PM
Hey Orlando Girl, Yes...I wanted to be here w/ you all to keep the support going. I am strictly trying to maintain. But I splurge once in a while....LOL 13 lbs is not that much left....you will be there before you know it. Sinnrah |
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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 06-29-2002 09:31 PM
Hey thank you for the encouragement!!! I am getting close to my goal So far I've lost 5 pounds. I'm curious to weigh myself tomorrow because I ate pretty well and played in a softball tournament ALL day!!!  Well, how is everyone else doing??? Good luck! Mal |
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Sinnrah Member Posts: 1934 |
posted 06-30-2002 09:54 AM
Hey Orlando Girl, I am really sucking at my dieting right now...I have gained about 5 pound...no biggie..I am at 110 right now..but that is healthy for me...I dont like it...but it is so hard to stay focused sometimes. Sinnrah |
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Usedtobefat Junior Member Posts: 2 |
posted 06-30-2002 11:45 AM
Hi, I'm new and would love to join this group too. I can help provide support and motivation to others as well as myself! See my more lengthy post under "so tired of it..." for what I've done and continuing to do. This probably wasn't the best time to join as I'm leaving for Europe tomorrow for a few weeks but I'll check back when I get back. Good luck to everyone keep up the hard work! |
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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 06-30-2002 07:10 PM
Hey Sinnrah!  I know that it's VERY easy to lose focused!!! Just think how you could be looking, or used to look, if you hadn't dieted. I mean, you sound very healthy, just try to keep going at it. You can splurge sometimes, too, so it's a little bit easier. Eat something you LOVE, but eat a smaller portion than how much you used to eat. I'm sorry if I'm not helping, but I totally understand how easy it is to lose focus and I don't know what to tell you. But I'd love for you to get back on track and stay with us here at the message board. Keep trying!!!! Mal |
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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 06-30-2002 07:13 PM
Hey guys, sorry about the double post! I don't know what happened!  Hey UsedToBeFat! Mal |
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penguin chick Member Posts: 129 |
posted 07-01-2002 11:37 AM
hi guys, well yesterday was sunday, the day I usually weigh myself. Since I have been doing so well and seeing results in the mirror I decided there was no need to weigh myself, besides when I weigh myself next week instead of a loss of 1-2 pounds I could maybe see a loss of 2-4 ! good luck everyone, and sinnrah hang in there, orlando's girl is right, if you really crave something it is ok to splurge rather than to deny yourself. I know at least with me if I have an intense craving that I don't satisfy it will consume me until I do! Luckily now though most of my cravings are for my healthy food, if I crave something unhealthy all it takes is some rational thinking and the craving is gone, I guess I'm lucky with that and hope you all can deal with your cravings just as well if not better than me! x0x0 [This message has been edited by penguin chick (edited 07-01-2002).] |
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BtrflyCutie04 Junior Member Posts: 17 |
posted 07-01-2002 02:06 PM
Hey guys~ I would love to join the group! I was doing pretty good earlier this summer, I would walk every morning and really tried hard to stay away from sweets. Since then I haven't been doing the walking, and sweets seem to consume me. These past couple of days I've been so depressed! Casey [This message has been edited by BtrflyCutie04 (edited 07-01-2002).] |
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C-blue Member Posts: 81 |
posted 07-01-2002 02:14 PM
Hi everyone How are you doing today! Sinnrah hang in there and don't give up, also I have a question for u, how long ago did you stop taking Xenadrine? alright and here goes my weight in I lost 2 more lbs since last wedsnday so 17 more lbs to go!!!!!!! for the end of this year. I have a long term goal this way I won't give up quicky. also this time my diet has being different from my last attemps to lose weight. first the long term goal, then I eat five times a day(little meals)and is keeping my metabolism going and losing more weight faster, when I crave something I eat it, but just a bite or a small piece of candy, or a tiny chocolate kiss(1 a day of course) Most important of all I feel really lucky to have found this board, thanks to your support and being able to ask questions and receive answers is what I feel has help my success to be better thank u. keep it up!!!!!! 6/11/02 162lbs 6/25/02 156lbs 7/01/02 152lbs 7/08/02 ------ [This message has been edited by C-blue (edited 07-01-2002).] [This message has been edited by C-blue (edited 07-01-2002).] |
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Sinnrah Member Posts: 1934 |
posted 07-02-2002 12:25 AM
Hi C-Blue, Well, I quit taking them for like a month...then I started back...and I am still on them. I want to get off of them...but I am really scared to. Sounds funny huh? They have become like a security blanket. I dont need them to control my appetite. It is all in my head. So now I have been back on them for two months. I am down in my weight again. It is down to 106. Dont ask me how...I have been pigging out. I am fixing to start a kick boxing class w/ a friend. Maybe that will help keep my foucs. I am doing mainly low carb dieting also. It is just that most the times I dont eat a lot because I dont know too many low carb foods. So I have primarily a meat and veggies diet. Oh and water. But I would like to start exercising to be able intake a few more carbs and not freakout so much. I feel like this dieting thing can go from needing to lose weight badly, to almost having like an eating disorder. One extreme to the other. What a ride right? Well I have babbled enough for tonight. ~giggle~ Goodnight |
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ItsBabs! Junior Member Posts: 27 |
posted 07-02-2002 11:35 AM
Hi everyone. I guess joining this group is the first step I can take. Its hard when I have so much more to lose than all of you. I'm not dieting ...but perhaps I'll start tomorrow....I don't know. Dieting has caused me to gain and gain and gain. Does anyone know of a natural dietary supplement? I mean a diet pill that is all natural? |
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Sinnrah Member Posts: 1934 |
posted 07-02-2002 01:28 PM
Hi Itsbabs, I think Dexatrim has a natural supplement. But if the dieting thing is not working for you try and change your eating habits and just exercise. You have to make a lifestyle change....just think healthy instead of diet. Maybe that will help ya. Dont get discouraged. Ok? Just keep coming back and we will all help you/ Sinnrah |
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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 07-02-2002 03:45 PM
Hey ItsBabs! Welcome to the group! First of all, you are not the only one who needs to lose alot of weight. My first MINI goal is to lose 15 pounds (I already lost 5 Ibs) I really want to lose alot more, but I'm doing little goals at a time. Just try to stay motivated, drink lots of water, and excercise whenever you get the chance. Keep posting! Mal |
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Orlando's Girl Member Posts: 44 |
posted 07-03-2002 02:05 PM
Hey everyone!!!! How are you guys doing??Today is one week and one day since I started my "diet". I've lost a total of 7 pounds! Wahooo! Mal |
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Sinnrah Member Posts: 1934 |
posted 07-04-2002 10:07 AM
Hey Orlando Girl, I am hanging in there...pigged out last night on pizza. LOL But once in a while it wont hurt. I am maintaining the weight. I am back down to 106. Still taking these stupid diet pills as a security blanket. Maybe I can stop here pretty soon.... Congrats on the 7 lbs girl...way to go. Only 8 more to go? Cool Sinnrah |
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penguin chick Member Posts: 129 |
posted 07-04-2002 10:35 AM
Hey guys, I'm just going to be venting with some great news! Well here is the scoop on me I'm 5'8 tall and before I started my new way of life I was wearing a size 13, this is what struck a cord in that being that I am only 18 if I don't start taking care of myself now, it will ony get harder and me- well... fatter. Well yesterday I went to the mall where I would squeeze into size 11 pants when I really knew I should be trying on the size 13 ones. I actually (out of curiousity) tried on a size 7, and it fit! I tried on size 7's all over the place and they all fit pretty well! I think right now I am probably a 7-9 opposed to a 11-13 from where I started! I'm so happy guys and all I can say is that if I did it anyone can, I did it without any pills, protein drinks, expensive gyms, etc! I'm still trying to lose a bit more weight so I can be a 5-7 since at my size now I'm still not totally satisfied. Well thanks for reading girls and yay! |
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UK Nickie Junior Member Posts: 17 |
posted 07-04-2002 11:51 AM
HI All, I started dieting last september and since then I have lost 35lbs. I am down a total of 4 dress sizes now. I do the slimming world diet now weigh just under 150lbs. I want to weigh between 126 and 133lbs when I finish. I know I am not badly overweight but I was big enough to feel clumsy and was often asked when my "baby was due". I can't tell you how much that hurt especially when friends started asking. Just to say, one of the biggest things that helped me was my friend Andrea. She is the same age as me, and I met her through the Buddy System. The Buddy system and this thread are a very similar thing but its one on one rather than a whole group. Andrea and I email each other daily and report on both our floors and successes. It helps both of us to feel we are accountable to someone. And we have set ourselves a goal that when we reach our target weights that we will meet up. (Andrea lives in Dakota, and me in the UK) My diet is called "food optimising" its the slimming world diet. Slimming world can also be found on the web too. Just to wish everyone the best - stick to your diets, your excersise whatever you're doing. It will happen - even if it is slowly. Lastly - don't weigh yourself daily - it will really put you off dieting as your weight can fluctuate naturally from day to day. (Even the amount of fluid you intake has an effect.) The best time to weigh yourself is first thing in the morning with very light weight clothing on (or if you dare to bare - none at all!) Other than that - I'll pop my head in on this thread every so often too - I hope that you don't mind helping me stay on the "straight and narrow" aswell? Love to all Nicola [This message has been edited by moderator2 (edited 07-04-2002).] |
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Sinnrah Member Posts: 1934 |
posted 07-04-2002 07:25 PM
I weigh myself every morning. I do this to maintain and to know how much I can eat. I think that each person is different. I mean, weighing everyday works for me...but it may not work for others. Sinnrah |
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I'm deffinitely going to try to keep this up. I feel alot healthier and more energetic. How are you all doing?