Weight Control Support Group

I definitly don't have any anorexic tendencies!! Definitley not, just ask Colby....I eat plenty! I guess I worded it wrong. I don't see myself as 'fat' perse, but when I look at myself I don't think that I am as 'thin' as the numbers on the scale say. At 148, that is fairly thin and fit, but I feel flabby still and chubby too.

As time goes on I'm sure it will pass. Having just ate an ice cream sandwich and loving every minute of it, I think I'll get of the computer and do something physical now!

Thanks for the great posts!

Wow! I'm totally impressed with everyone.

I haven't been around lately, but you guys are doing amazing!! Take each day as a new start and don't worry about the little bumps in the road. It's the little steps that get you to your goals and will maintain this healthier body.

Daniela:

You have to quit being so hard on yourself. I started WW at about where you were. As of tonight, I am down 20.2. I have set my goal at 145, which is much more than I would have guessed I would be setting it at 17 weeks ago. But I am very pleased with my progress and with how I am looking...for the most part. I still have some ab work to do, but I am working on it. Today, somebody even called me THIN! This was somebody at my new job who didn't know me 'before'. I think one thing that has made a big difference for me, image-wise, is when I buy new clothes, I am buying styles that I wouldn't have been caught dead in before. It really helps you see that there IS a difference.

And a huge WTG for everyone who is keeping up with whatever program they are on and making themselves a priority. If I could do this, anyone can!

Originally posted by dtolle
I just wanted to post and tell you all you are doing so wonderfully!! Shell, you must be sooo excited! I bet you look great.

Click to expand...

Thanks Daniela! It's nice to look good once again. I did post some pictures a while back in this thread & they're also in the Picture thread. It's amazing to see the difference on film or on a screen. It's hard to look at myself in the mirror & see the differences since I see the same thing day after day.
I also agree with Deb...don't be so hard on yourself. Most importantly, you have to have a good mind set. You have to love your body even when you don't want to. It's the only way to start losing any kind of weight...positive thoughts.

I could never be anorexic because I really, really like to eat. And I will never be bulimic because I really, really don't like to throw up. But I have the same issues over body image, and I think many women do.

The interesting thing for me is that I was very thin for my whole life until I hit 25 or so, but I don't remember having a very good body image then, either.

Good job to everyone - it sounds like lots of you are doing so well right now!

I did go for a walk today with the puppies, and that felt good. I really need to get motivated to exercise regularly. When I really decided I needed to lose weight it was for health reasons more than appearance - my mom was going through some pretty serious health stuff mainly due to her weight and diet. She's lost close to 50 pounds now, I think. I just don't want to be in the same situation when I'm her age.

Well I didn't overdo the eating during thanksgiving, which means I didn't gain weight. I actually lost another pound this week. I started exercising again yesterday. I took my Gazelle out from behind the furnace and plopped it in front of the TV. I started with 13 minutes and will increase it over time to 20 minutes at least 4 times per week!

Right now i am drinking a big bottle of water and will go and get a salad for lunch!

Originally posted by adymarie
Well I didn't overdo the eating during thanksgiving, which means I didn't gain weight. I actually lost another pound this week.

Click to expand...

Good for you! Holidays can be very hard when changing ones diet but wanting those family traditional dishes!

Water, water, water sounds like a great idea...I hit a new low this past weekend (would be 59 lbs. off) but now have swung back up

I know it's how I lose, swing up, then down then a swoosh (sometimes!) down and then a bit up....inching my way down <G>

59 pounds is fantastic! My goal is 30, but would love 50 pounds off!

OMG I just had the most amazing thing happen. I was in a clothing store with my mom about an hour ago, and thought I'd try on a skirt. I know that store's sizes generally run a little bigger (I would take a 14 there if I was wearing a 16 everywhere else), so I thought I'd try a 12. There wasn't one, but the 10 looked reasonably roomy, so I tried it - and it was TOO BIG!!!

I have a brand new size 8 skirt to wear to work tomorrow!!!!!



(I know the sizes don't mean that much because they can vary so much, but I haven't been able to fit into anything in a size 8 for about 10 years...)

Ady, congrats on the holiday eating!!!

Susan - a size 8 - that is fantastic!

Exercised last night again. I think I am getting into the swing of things!

Having chip cravings! Must fight!

I just figured something out. (Sometimes it takes me a while. )

I like going for walks with the dogs, but I tend to get bored after a short time. I just picked up a book-on-cd from the library because I had to make a few-hours long car trip by myself. I only got a couple of hours into it while driving, and it's like 22 hours long.

So tonight, I put my book-on-cd in the walkman and went for a pretty long walk - I didn't time it, but it was at least 1/2 an hour. And I could have gone longer but Cookie was pulling on my arm really hard and it was hurting my back. (The dogs weigh 80 pounds each.) I think I may have finally figured out a way to keep motivated to keep walking!

On another note, will someone please reassure me that I am not an evil mommy if I only take one dog at a time with me walking? If I take them both they don't behave, but they're fine one at a time. However, whichever gets left at home howls like crazy and flings him/herself at the door. I feel just terrible, even though I know each will eventually get a turn.

It is a good idea to take one dog at a time - that way you get two walks in one day and nope, yer not evil!

Originally posted by adymarie
Having chip cravings! Must fight!

Click to expand...

must resist evil chips!


may the force be with you!

It's official! I have reached my goal! I just weighed myself (even though I should have waited until morning since I just ate dinner!) & I'm down 30 pounds! It's amazing guys...I feel great! I'm still shocked everytime I step on that dreaded scale. It's like I have to do a double or triple take on it..."170lb's? That can't be right!". But it's true & damn does it feel awesome!

Just had to share with you all. I'm just tickled pink!

How's everyone else doing on the weight loss? Good I hope!

Keep up the great work everyone!

Congratulations on reaching your goal Shell!!! And I have to say, you look FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats Shell!!! You go girl!!!

I'm within 10lbs. of my goal. I actually went out and got new clothes one size smaller than I normally wear today! I finally dropped a size!

Well, thanks Heidi! I'm finally starting to get over the "fat mentality" & where I always thought I looked a huge cow. Now, I know that I look good & it's driving me to look even better. I've still got some pudge to work on, but I think this week I'm going to start working out at the gym in my apartment complex. I really need to do some toning up.

Thanks again! You're too sweet!

How's the weight loss going for you?

Originally posted by Shell
It's official! I have reached my goal! I just weighed myself (even though I should have waited until morning since I just ate dinner!) & I'm down 30 pounds!

Click to expand...

Congratulations! Awesome! I lost another 1/2 lb. this week, 2.3 lbs. total so far this month, overall total 56.7 lbs.

here's to the tortoises's of the weight-loss world <G>

Congrats, Shell!!!