Weight Loss

[Jokerette]

I've managed to lose 28 pounds already this year. Wow. I can't believe it but it seems that hard work does pay off if you really try.

I've had a weight problem since my early teens, I got bullied in high school and dropped out, and after I just went from bad to worse with my weight and got really big. But now after years of just putting weight on it's actually dropping off. I'm amazed, I never thought I would be able to do it but if I keep going this way I'll be a decent size by the summer. All I've done is cut out all the crap (chocolate, sweets, cakes, big fatty meals etc) and exercise a little and it's working really well...good thing too because I can't follow diet plans for the life of me. I know I would never be able to last on the Atkins diet.

Is anyone else on a diet right or weight loss crusade right now? Maybe we could use this thread to support each other and offer advice, ideas etc...

[Nanny Fine]

I've lost 70 pounds since last May (the 10th the be exact). I have a broken right ankle right now so I haven't been able to keep on my schedule and I've gained back 4 pounds. I don't expect the change to be dramatic because I'm going right back to my normal routine as soon as I'm done not being able to walk.

I keep my fat intake as low as possible, I drink gallons of water (I almost gag from drinking so much water) and I walk 3 or 4 miles every day. Normally (with a broken ankle I don't). I eat Special K for breakfast, salads for lunch and usually whatever I want (as long as it's not a Whopper or anything) for dinner. If I want candy/sweets I eat Good n Plenty's (fat free) or candy cigarettes (also fat free).

I did go walk yesterday - I walk at our mall. I walked 2 laps (1 mile) using my crutches. I did'tn walk fast and it wasnt' easy but I was thrilled to have done it.

I've gone down 6 pant sizes since I started this and I can't wait until I can ALWAYS shop in the regular clothes section. I do for some things now

Good luck as you continue. I don't find it as hard as people say - I just miss my walking and making myself feel like I'm working towards something. Come April, I'm right back at it!

[Dutabi84]

[MandieR1980]

Congratulations both of you

[JoJoJoJoJoJoJoJoJo]

Iv'e lost 15 lbs in the past month I guess

[SBTB Geek]

That's great you guys, keep up the good work!

[Ewan's My Man]

Originally posted by Nanny Fine
I've lost 70 pounds since last May (the 10th the be exact). I have a broken right ankle right now so I haven't been able to keep on my schedule and I've gained back 4 pounds. I don't expect the change to be dramatic because I'm going right back to my normal routine as soon as I'm done not being able to walk.

I keep my fat intake as low as possible, I drink gallons of water (I almost gag from drinking so much water) and I walk 3 or 4 miles every day. Normally (with a broken ankle I don't). I eat Special K for breakfast, salads for lunch and usually whatever I want (as long as it's not a Whopper or anything) for dinner. If I want candy/sweets I eat Good n Plenty's (fat free) or candy cigarettes (also fat free).

I did go walk yesterday - I walk at our mall. I walked 2 laps (1 mile) using my crutches. I did'tn walk fast and it wasnt' easy but I was thrilled to have done it.

I've gone down 6 pant sizes since I started this and I can't wait until I can ALWAYS shop in the regular clothes section. I do for some things now

Good luck as you continue. I don't find it as hard as people say - I just miss my walking and making myself feel like I'm working towards something. Come April, I'm right back at it!

good job! good n plentys and candy cigarettes? intesting...*shudders* and you LIKE to eat those?! i eat one box of good n plentys like...every 5 years...*cringe*


i eat healthy during the week, keep my snack intake under 200 calories per snack, make sure i eat a lot of protein, and then on friday's i can eat whatever i want. and i drink alllllllllllll diet sodas...of course...diet coke is the best drink out there so that's no problem

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Congrats guys!!!


God damnit! Ive been on my lil health kick for a month now and Ive lost about 4-5 pounds (Im guessing) if anything. I have given up soda completely, stopped eating past 8 pm, and cut back majorly on fats, carbs, and sugars. WTF?!?! I was also going to the gym everyday for a while. I stopped going last week though because it got boring . Youd think me changing my eating habits that drastically wouldve made a bigger difference.

[°Bubbly Blonde°]

I lost 2 pounds in 3 days because I havent eaten anything for three days besides fat free jello, crackers and water...

[Bang A Gong]

Originally posted by ¤MsConanOBrien¤
I was also going to the gym everyday for a while. I stopped going last week though because it got boring

That cracked me up. You sound just like me.

FIRST WEEK: "Oh yeah! I'm going to the gym! I'm making a commitment to go there and exercise every week and I'm sticking to it!"

SECOND WEEK: "Oh wow, I have had so many vigorous work outs at the gym. I'm psyched! I'm all for this!"

THIRD WEEK: "Um... this is getting boring."

FOURTH WEEK: "Eh, screw this."

FIFTH WEEK: *Lying in disgusting pile of Krispy Kreme donuts, fried chicken, potato chips, and microwavable pretzels* "Yuck, I feel so disgusting. I mean, this food is good and all. Next week. I swear, next week, I will start going to the gym and I will make a plan and stick to it and get healthy! WOO!"

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Originally posted by Sourbabie


That cracked me up. You sound just like me.

FIRST WEEK: "Oh yeah! I'm going to the gym! I'm making a commitment to go there and exercise every week and I'm sticking to it!"

SECOND WEEK: "Oh wow, I have had so many vigorous work outs at the gym. I'm psyched! I'm all for this!"

THIRD WEEK: "Um... this is getting boring."

FOURTH WEEK: "Eh, screw this."

FIFTH WEEK: *Lying in disgusting pile of Krispy Kreme donuts, fried chicken, potato chips, and microwavable pretzels* "Yuck, I feel so disgusting. I mean, this food is good and all. Next week. I swear, next week, I will start going to the gym and I will make a plan and stick to it and get healthy! WOO!"

: Aaaahahaha, that describes me to a T!

For the first 2 weeks I was so strict with myself when it came to the gym and eating. Hell, Id feel so guitly about eating certain things that I was beginning to get worried that Id get some eating disorder. Meangya, did I get over that one fast. I still feel guilty when I indulge myself in something 'bad', and Im disappointed with myself that I got tired of the gym, but atleast Im eating better. The only thing @ the gym I liked was the treadmill, and believe me- walking in place for an hour gets pretty damn boring!

[Hollow]

i eat ice cream and candy for lunch all the time and im as skinny as i always was.

[TJL]

I'm trying to drop a few pounds for a few events in April and May.
Now that the weather is getting warmer, I will go back to riding my bike or walking in the park on weekends and after work.

I do watch what I eat and work out with weights, but getting that heartrate up and sweating really burns the calories.

I'm TJL, fitness guru to the stars!

[Rhiannon]

Originally posted by safety pin
i eat ice cream and candy for lunch all the time and im as skinny as i always was.

me too...I weight like 98 lbs and all I eat is junk. I can't gain weight, but I don't have muscles either so I've started going to the gym and doing aerboics and yoga/pilates.

[MandieR1980]

Originally posted by Vera Wang
me too...I weight like 98 lbs and all I eat is junk. I can't gain weight, but I don't have muscles either so I've started going to the gym and doing aerboics and yoga/pilates.

When I lose a bit more weight I'm gonna try Yoga my cousin and her friend does it and it sounds like fun.