Help me lose 50 lbs!

[ilovepinkhearts]

i went and feel great now...even came home and worked on my abs...i really want to get rid of mu muffin top. any suggestions? i have an exercise ball so i use that and do crunches and twists.

[ILuvShopping]

i thought i would love the elliptical.. i always liked them when i tried them out at gyms when i was in college... and when i used a treadmill i actually hurt myself lol

but now i've come to realize that i just want something i can walk on. you can't walk on an elliptical (at least for me it's very awkward to try and go slow on it) and i have to hold on to the hand things to keep my balance, in other words i can't multi-task on the thing lol

[ILuvShopping]

good job at getting yourself to go!! :) i REALLY wanted to go walk today but i have this invitation project that i'm printing that is a freaking NIGHTMARE and although i'm going out to dinner with a friend tonight (because she's in from out of town and i don't want her to be alone) i'm pretty sure i'll be printing all day tomorrow and probably into the wee hours tonight. no sunlight and fresh air for me!

[Nieners]

Good job ilovepinkhearts! You have every reason to be proud at yourself
Iluvshopping, I want one too.. but no way I can convince my mother, so today I went to the opening of a new gym and I am going to do Zumba once a week, and every other week yoga or spinning... not sure yet! it's maybe not a lot of excersising but I'm still in school so don't have too much free time on my hands!

[buddy]

Hi all,

Thanks for letting me join, you all sound like you are doing really well so that really helps with my motivation. I had a great day yesterday food wise and stuck to my eating plan even though we went to the most amazing buffet dinner where I stuck to steamed bok choy and steamed fish and chicken. My hubby had plate after plate of delicious food including dessert. But as I remind myself I am the one that got myself into this mess, and I am the only one who can get me out of it.

So, goal for today is one hour walking on the treadmill on different inclines. I have already walked the dogs, so will have breakfast and report back in.

I am not going to weigh myself for two weeks and then see how I go.

Have a great day everyone!!

[ILuvShopping]

i wish i had a friend who had a dog that i could borrow to walk it lol it would give me a great reason to get some exercising. i love walking dogs!

neiners - what is zumba? i've seen it mentioned on facebook a few times by someone on my friends list but always kept forgetting to ask.

unfortunately i can't afford a gym membership, so i'm stuck with the great outdoors or whatever i can get for an xmas present. i've been checking craigslist for used treadmills but jeez... you would think that if someone wanted to really sell their stuff they would take decent photos.

buddy - we all desert wonderful food and treats every now and then :) enjoy it and then back to work :) i need to find a balance between my love of food, not eating as much and exercising. if i had to give up everything i loved (which is a lot) then i would be so miserable and to me that wouldn't be worth working out.

[ilovepinkhearts]

i didn't work out at the gym yesterday, but dh and i spent pretty much all day rearranging the living room and doing some serious cleaning and then i worked out on my ball some. we are going to tackle our storage closet today...need to clean out some junk and get decorations out for halloween.

and zumba is a fast paced dance work out [i believe] i haven't done it, im not very coordinated, i would most likely look like a big goof trying to follow along :P

[ILuvShopping]

it's such a strange feeling of actually looking forward to tomorrow so i can go out and walk after work!!

i've been cooped up inside this whole weekend with the printing job from hell. i managed to get about 80% of the wallpaper taken down in this room yesterday while waiting for all this stuff to print, so i figure that's a bit of a form of exercise since i just wasn't sitting on my butt doing nothing :)

and i ate a very small meal tonight so i'm really proud of myself. i don't feel overly full or hungry, just perfectly satisfied :)

[buddy]

I Luv Shopping, the taking down the wallpaper sounds like very hard work!! Kudos to you!! And thanks for the words of encouragement, they mean alot.

I am lucky to have two gorgeous dogs, Buddy (my name sake) just turned 3 years old yesterday, we had a great time walking through the national park right by where I live in Hong Kong, they both had a ball. Living by the park, I can understand why you love to go for a walk after being inside in the weekend.

I am about to walk to my pilates class through the park instead of getting a cab, so that will take me about an hour and a 1/4 instead of a quick taxi ride. So that's my exercise for today.

Food has been on plan, so will keep sticking to it,
See you tomorrow!

[evalue]

Originally Posted by von

You weigh the same as me! and we have the same goal weight, can i ask how tall you are? I'm 5'7'' and trying to lose as much as i can before my holiday in 10 weeks, i find excercise pure evil torture though so not going to be easy

OH MY GOSH I WEIGH pretty much the THE SAME!! I am 5'6 and weight 181 need to get down to 140 for my wedding December 26th!! WHAT SHOULD I DO???

[evalue]

I am really horrible at keeping anything and not eating late...i dont eat until after 11:30 AM everyday unfortunately because i am not hungry in the morning at all. But after 10 PM IM STARVING! Thats my worse thing...plus i am 25 still living at home because its more comfortable for me then getting my own place (have a whole floor to myself so not a problem) and wasting money. So the mama always has teh carbs and the goodies...DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO! I have no willpower..i am getting married and need to loose 40 lbs. Anyone think its possible? IF SO...how do i do it? I have really slow metabolism!

[buddy]

Hi Evalue,

I am no expert, so I think other people here will have much better advice than me, but for me I am in a different situation, already married but hubby can eat whatever he wants, and does so right in front of me, snickers bars in the fridge that he had last night, followed by ice cream. And he eats all the carbs as well, not that I think carbs are bad, - everything in moderation right? Can you talk to your mum and get her on board with what your goals are and kinda make it fun? Maybe if you include her in your journey she will work with you more.

I know for me it basically comes down to me and every meal I have being a choice, one I am trying to make as healthy as possible every day, and then the next day and the next. Trust me - it ain't easy, and last night, oh just one bite of that snickers or spoonful of icecream would have been great.

When you feel hungry, have a glass of water or two, it actually does work. Or cut up some carrot and celery sticks and have them in the fridge for if you get the munchies late at night.

I too am not much of a breakfast person, but am just making myself have it, even when not that hungry, hopefully it will get easier. Join in, I have been made to feel welcome, and support and this forum really helps. I have been a lurker for so long following others journeys for so long, I was finally brave enough to join in, and am very thankful.

Guys, I am sooooo sore from pilates yesterday, but am going to walk there again today and brave another session. That's what two months off does to you! My instructor had nooooooo sympathy, I was on holiday so my own fault!! Food was great again, so here goes today!

[ilovepinkhearts]

^^ good luck! and yeah pilates is a killer, and i haven't done it for real. i just have a dvd that i do at home.

i worked out again tonight and then took a nice long soak in the tub and read for an hour and half...awww my legs are so sore. i can't really take a "break" i run up and down stairs way too many times a day. my baby girl's bed is up there along with my room, so it's necessity. but yeah at least it's a work out of it's own. :)

my scale says that i have lost another 2lbs...so i am down to 160 [says it] im sure it's off, but not sure by how much. oh well i will just keep on doing what i am doing.

hi evalue, welcome to the gang :) i know how you feel, i have almost zero will power so dieting and working out takes a lot of effort. im getting more into the grove lately though so it's nice. and maybe since we are all here in this together it will help you to figure out a plan that works for you and then be able to stick to it

keep up the good work ladies

[evalue]

Originally Posted by buddy

Hi Evalue, I am no expert, so I think other people here will have much better advice than me, but for me I am in a different situation, already married but hubby can eat whatever he wants, and does so right in front of me, snickers bars in the fridge that he had last night, followed by ice cream. And he eats all the carbs as well, not that I think carbs are bad, - everything in moderation right? Can you talk to your mum and get her on board with what your goals are and kinda make it fun? Maybe if you include her in your journey she will work with you more. I know for me it basically comes down to me and every meal I have being a choice, one I am trying to make as healthy as possible every day, and then the next day and the next. Trust me - it ain't easy, and last night, oh just one bite of that snickers or spoonful of icecream would have been great. When you feel hungry, have a glass of water or two, it actually does work. Or cut up some carrot and celery sticks and have them in the fridge for if you get the munchies late at night. I too am not much of a breakfast person, but am just making myself have it, even when not that hungry, hopefully it will get easier. Join in, I have been made to feel welcome, and support and this forum really helps. I have been a lurker for so long following others journeys for so long, I was finally brave enough to join in, and am very thankful. Guys, I am sooooo sore from pilates yesterday, but am going to walk there again today and brave another session. That's what two months off does to you! My instructor had nooooooo sympathy, I was on holiday so my own fault!! Food was great again, so here goes today!

Thanks i really appreciate it. I wish my mom did help. She is very skinny...she doesnt need to loose any weight. SHe eats everything she wants as well and doesnt exercise. So i dont think involving her is a good idea. i asked many times not to buy anything such as bagels sweets etc.. unfortuantely that doesnt work. My dad is skinny too so they eat everything but my sister and i are both on the big side..i am 5'6 and 180 right now...i was always 140 but after 18 i went up about 40 lbs. i am 25 now. My sister went up after 18 too..from 120 to 170 right away. within about a year. its ridiculous.

I dont know who to turn to anymore. I wish i had a buddy system but i dont. I have noone to work out with or do anything. iwsh there was someone in brooklyn, ny to go to the gym or even jsu workout and eat right with.

[evalue]

thanks i need lots of help. my problem is that if i dont see results i quit!

Originally Posted by ilovepinkhearts

^^ good luck! and yeah pilates is a killer, and i haven't done it for real. i just have a dvd that i do at home. i worked out again tonight and then took a nice long soak in the tub and read for an hour and half...awww my legs are so sore. i can't really take a "break" i run up and down stairs way too many times a day. my baby girl's bed is up there along with my room, so it's necessity. but yeah at least it's a work out of it's own. :) my scale says that i have lost another 2lbs...so i am down to 160 [says it] im sure it's off, but not sure by how much. oh well i will just keep on doing what i am doing. hi evalue, welcome to the gang :) i know how you feel, i have almost zero will power so dieting and working out takes a lot of effort. im getting more into the grove lately though so it's nice. and maybe since we are all here in this together it will help you to figure out a plan that works for you and then be able to stick to it keep up the good work ladies