I'm currently working on becoming fit and healthy. Christmas 2011 I weighed almost 260lbs. After five months, I'm down to 230. My end goal is 160. What are your goals? What motivates you? Are you feeling discouraged? How about a healthy helping of solidarity to get you motivated
How many of us here at EF are currently on a weight loss journey? What are your goals?
Congratulations on your successes! Losing thirty pounds is very impressive, lexical. Keep up the great work.
I just started my own up again - something 'clicked' in my brain from all that's happened (pre-diabetes could happen any day now, I'm too fatigued to do anything, I feel like crap on the inside, etc) and I'm being reasonable about my expectations and abilities. Right now, it's getting down to 200 pounds (I'm 224 at the moment). Once I get comfortable with that, it'll probably be twenty more pounds for my next goal. A lot of my weight is both genetic predisposition and psychological protection, so it's getting a sensible and holistic approach this time.
Besides, I want to be able to not weigh more than a partner anymore. Being the Big Spoon insults my feminine ideal as a sub.
I just started my own up again - something 'clicked' in my brain from all that's happened (pre-diabetes could happen any day now, I'm too fatigued to do anything, I feel like crap on the inside, etc) and I'm being reasonable about my expectations and abilities. Right now, it's getting down to 200 pounds (I'm 224 at the moment). Once I get comfortable with that, it'll probably be twenty more pounds for my next goal. A lot of my weight is both genetic predisposition and psychological protection, so it's getting a sensible and holistic approach this time.
Besides, I want to be able to not weigh more than a partner anymore. Being the Big Spoon insults my feminine ideal as a sub.
05/10/2012
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Chilipepper, it's almost like I wrote this post! I'm insulin resistant and the main motivation for my weight loss is not feeling tired anymore and avoiding diabetes, which runs in my family. I'm also going in 20 lb increments, seeing how I feel, and then taking off more if I want to. I also TOTALLY agree with wanting to not weigh more.
Originally posted by
Chilipepper
Congratulations on your successes! Losing thirty pounds is very impressive, lexical. Keep up the great work.
I just started my own up again - something 'clicked' in my brain from all that's happened (pre-diabetes could happen any ...
I just started my own up again - something 'clicked' in my brain from all that's happened (pre-diabetes could happen any ...
Congratulations on your successes! Losing thirty pounds is very impressive, lexical. Keep up the great work.
I just started my own up again - something 'clicked' in my brain from all that's happened (pre-diabetes could happen any day now, I'm too fatigued to do anything, I feel like crap on the inside, etc) and I'm being reasonable about my expectations and abilities. Right now, it's getting down to 200 pounds (I'm 224 at the moment). Once I get comfortable with that, it'll probably be twenty more pounds for my next goal. A lot of my weight is both genetic predisposition and psychological protection, so it's getting a sensible and holistic approach this time.
Besides, I want to be able to not weigh more than a partner anymore. Being the Big Spoon insults my feminine ideal as a sub.
I just started my own up again - something 'clicked' in my brain from all that's happened (pre-diabetes could happen any day now, I'm too fatigued to do anything, I feel like crap on the inside, etc) and I'm being reasonable about my expectations and abilities. Right now, it's getting down to 200 pounds (I'm 224 at the moment). Once I get comfortable with that, it'll probably be twenty more pounds for my next goal. A lot of my weight is both genetic predisposition and psychological protection, so it's getting a sensible and holistic approach this time.
Besides, I want to be able to not weigh more than a partner anymore. Being the Big Spoon insults my feminine ideal as a sub.
Good luck to the both of us
05/10/2012
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All good reasons, hon. Everything is possible.
Originally posted by
lexical
Chilipepper, it's almost like I wrote this post! I'm insulin resistant and the main motivation for my weight loss is not feeling tired anymore and avoiding diabetes, which runs in my family. I'm also going in 20 lb increments, seeing
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Chilipepper, it's almost like I wrote this post! I'm insulin resistant and the main motivation for my weight loss is not feeling tired anymore and avoiding diabetes, which runs in my family. I'm also going in 20 lb increments, seeing how I feel, and then taking off more if I want to. I also TOTALLY agree with wanting to not weigh more.
Good luck to the both of us
Good luck to the both of us
05/10/2012
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I'm currently on a weight loss journey but its one on the opposite side. After the birth of my second daughter I am 85-90 lbs, I need to gain 20lbs
Originally posted by
lexical
I'm currently working on becoming fit and healthy. Christmas 2011 I weighed almost 260lbs. After five months, I'm down to 230. My end goal is 160. What are your goals? What motivates you? Are you feeling discouraged? How about a
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I'm currently working on becoming fit and healthy. Christmas 2011 I weighed almost 260lbs. After five months, I'm down to 230. My end goal is 160. What are your goals? What motivates you? Are you feeling discouraged? How about a healthy helping of solidarity to get you motivated
05/10/2012
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I am not really working on losing any weight.
Originally posted by
lexical
I'm currently working on becoming fit and healthy. Christmas 2011 I weighed almost 260lbs. After five months, I'm down to 230. My end goal is 160. What are your goals? What motivates you? Are you feeling discouraged? How about a
...
I'm currently working on becoming fit and healthy. Christmas 2011 I weighed almost 260lbs. After five months, I'm down to 230. My end goal is 160. What are your goals? What motivates you? Are you feeling discouraged? How about a healthy helping of solidarity to get you motivated
05/10/2012
I've been working out and eating healthy to lose weight the last 4 months and have lost 23.3 lbs. It's slower than last time I lost a heap of weight, but slow is better - unless ya in a hurry to lose it...hehe.
My goal is to lose at least another 48lbs, so I'm at my average healthy body weight.
I'd love to be on the other side and have to gain weight, to me that's too easily done which is why I'm in my situation now.
My motivation is a holiday where I'll be meeting someone special to me for the first time in person. He has absolutely no issues with my weight (I actually think he prefers bigger girls), but I'm ashamed of my figure, so I'm doing it so I feel totally confortable and can enjoy the holiday with no hang ups!
Because I'm doing weights in my workouts (nothing major) I am gaining muscle, so there are weeks where the scales won't budge much or they went up slightly. That really gets me feeling negative even though I tell myself to expect it. I haven't given up so far though. But I have had a number of junkfood days and then I get back on track. If it wasn't for those, I couldn't have lost a lot more by now. But crap happens.
My goal is to lose at least another 48lbs, so I'm at my average healthy body weight.
I'd love to be on the other side and have to gain weight, to me that's too easily done which is why I'm in my situation now.
My motivation is a holiday where I'll be meeting someone special to me for the first time in person. He has absolutely no issues with my weight (I actually think he prefers bigger girls), but I'm ashamed of my figure, so I'm doing it so I feel totally confortable and can enjoy the holiday with no hang ups!
Because I'm doing weights in my workouts (nothing major) I am gaining muscle, so there are weeks where the scales won't budge much or they went up slightly. That really gets me feeling negative even though I tell myself to expect it. I haven't given up so far though. But I have had a number of junkfood days and then I get back on track. If it wasn't for those, I couldn't have lost a lot more by now. But crap happens.
05/10/2012
I am currently 145 and I'm 5'61/2 inches. 130 would be nice. I used to be 102- was UNDER weight most of my life but meds changed all that and after years of trying to accept my body in its scary skinny (even though I ate a lot) state it was very strange to have to love it at 170. now I try not to attack it but I definitely need to work out more- I don't mind staying this size (my boobs look great) but more muscle less fat-toning would be nice
05/10/2012
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Congratulations on your progress so far! It is really important to remember that the scale is going to fluctuate and that you are probably losing weight still. I also feel like it's really important to give yourself those days to mess up and forgive yourself for them! I don't have a set day each week for eating whatever I want, but if it turns out that a friend invites me out to dinner and I don't feel like holding back...that day becomes my one "cheat day" for the week
Originally posted by
Shellz31
I've been working out and eating healthy to lose weight the last 4 months and have lost 23.3 lbs. It's slower than last time I lost a heap of weight, but slow is better - unless ya in a hurry to lose it...hehe.
My goal is to lose at ...
My goal is to lose at ...
I've been working out and eating healthy to lose weight the last 4 months and have lost 23.3 lbs. It's slower than last time I lost a heap of weight, but slow is better - unless ya in a hurry to lose it...hehe.
My goal is to lose at least another 48lbs, so I'm at my average healthy body weight.
I'd love to be on the other side and have to gain weight, to me that's too easily done which is why I'm in my situation now.
My motivation is a holiday where I'll be meeting someone special to me for the first time in person. He has absolutely no issues with my weight (I actually think he prefers bigger girls), but I'm ashamed of my figure, so I'm doing it so I feel totally confortable and can enjoy the holiday with no hang ups!
Because I'm doing weights in my workouts (nothing major) I am gaining muscle, so there are weeks where the scales won't budge much or they went up slightly. That really gets me feeling negative even though I tell myself to expect it. I haven't given up so far though. But I have had a number of junkfood days and then I get back on track. If it wasn't for those, I couldn't have lost a lot more by now. But crap happens.
My goal is to lose at least another 48lbs, so I'm at my average healthy body weight.
I'd love to be on the other side and have to gain weight, to me that's too easily done which is why I'm in my situation now.
My motivation is a holiday where I'll be meeting someone special to me for the first time in person. He has absolutely no issues with my weight (I actually think he prefers bigger girls), but I'm ashamed of my figure, so I'm doing it so I feel totally confortable and can enjoy the holiday with no hang ups!
Because I'm doing weights in my workouts (nothing major) I am gaining muscle, so there are weeks where the scales won't budge much or they went up slightly. That really gets me feeling negative even though I tell myself to expect it. I haven't given up so far though. But I have had a number of junkfood days and then I get back on track. If it wasn't for those, I couldn't have lost a lot more by now. But crap happens.
I'm really surprised to hear how many people are on a weight GAIN journey! I apologize that I excluded you from the poll! Thank you for sharing about your current experiences!
05/11/2012
I've been on a weight loss journey for about a year and half now. I lost over 30 pounds last year trying to get my weight down from 265lbs and ending up getting down to about 225/230, especially after I went and stayed in Europe for 2 months. I ate a lot of healthy foods, which are better than some American foods, as they cut down on carbohydrates, calories and fat content in their foods. They also don't use a lot of the same sweeteners that we do too. I've been trying to eat various foods to what my Dutch friends eat in the Netherlands.
So, far this year I've gained a little weight due to a lot of stress, a death in the family, having a ruptured ovarian cyst, and a bad break up last year. My goal is to lose 40lbs by December of this year, and then hopefully lose a little more next year too. My ideal goal is to weigh about 170lbs, but we'll see how that goes!
So, far this year I've gained a little weight due to a lot of stress, a death in the family, having a ruptured ovarian cyst, and a bad break up last year. My goal is to lose 40lbs by December of this year, and then hopefully lose a little more next year too. My ideal goal is to weigh about 170lbs, but we'll see how that goes!
05/12/2012
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Mistressdead, you are so right! Those Europeans really know how to eat. Their food is delicious, but still healthy. I don't know how we missed out on that development here in the US...It's so unfortunate. I spent a month in Spain in high school and I lost about 15 lbs, just from the change in my diet!! When I came back to the US and started eating normally again, I threw up after almost every meal. It was a shock to my system. That tells you something REALLY important about the way that we eat here...My body certainly doesn't like it!
Originally posted by
Mistressdead
I've been on a weight loss journey for about a year and half now. I lost over 30 pounds last year trying to get my weight down from 265lbs and ending up getting down to about 225/230, especially after I went and stayed in Europe for 2 months. I
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I've been on a weight loss journey for about a year and half now. I lost over 30 pounds last year trying to get my weight down from 265lbs and ending up getting down to about 225/230, especially after I went and stayed in Europe for 2 months. I ate a lot of healthy foods, which are better than some American foods, as they cut down on carbohydrates, calories and fat content in their foods. They also don't use a lot of the same sweeteners that we do too. I've been trying to eat various foods to what my Dutch friends eat in the Netherlands.
So, far this year I've gained a little weight due to a lot of stress, a death in the family, having a ruptured ovarian cyst, and a bad break up last year. My goal is to lose 40lbs by December of this year, and then hopefully lose a little more next year too. My ideal goal is to weigh about 170lbs, but we'll see how that goes!
So, far this year I've gained a little weight due to a lot of stress, a death in the family, having a ruptured ovarian cyst, and a bad break up last year. My goal is to lose 40lbs by December of this year, and then hopefully lose a little more next year too. My ideal goal is to weigh about 170lbs, but we'll see how that goes!
05/13/2012
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there really should be an "i would never try to lose weight because it's really unhealthy and usually pointless" option on the poll
Originally posted by
lexical
I'm currently working on becoming fit and healthy. Christmas 2011 I weighed almost 260lbs. After five months, I'm down to 230. My end goal is 160. What are your goals? What motivates you? Are you feeling discouraged? How about a
...
I'm currently working on becoming fit and healthy. Christmas 2011 I weighed almost 260lbs. After five months, I'm down to 230. My end goal is 160. What are your goals? What motivates you? Are you feeling discouraged? How about a healthy helping of solidarity to get you motivated
05/13/2012