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quit smoking

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:41:08 EST

I haven't been on here in a long time, my weight went down good! until I quit smoking, 21 days now! I am so happy, but I have eaten and eaten and gotten depressed! I know that is stupid. sorry, I also forgot my password to sparkpeople and used that as an excuse not to come on here. 24

I'm a smaller size!

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:30:15 EST

It's been a while since I've bought new summer clothes (I hate trying on things in front of a large mirror), but when I went shopping yesterday I was able to buy some new things in a smaller size! Yay!!

Worried about gaining in pregnancy?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:54:44 EST

In the past year and a half I've manage to drop roughly 80lbs. My husband and myself are hoping to start trying for a baby very soon and I'm SO nervous about gaining it all back in pregnancy.

Has anyone lost a bunch, and was able to keep it to a regular or minimum weight gain during pregnancy?

Any input is appreciated.

Going strong

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:43:00 EST

Less time on the computer more time being active with the kids. Thanks to Ace I have enough energy to keep up with them

16 lbs. till under 200 pounds!

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:28:55 EST

I cannot believe how close I am to being under 200 lbs.! It hasn't been since 2007 that I was under 200. My highest ever was 260 and seeing myself getting smaller wasn't always there for me. A friend said the other day I am looking skinny, I see me going back to being not just smaller but more confident and healthier looking than ever before. I still cant believe I have lost 45 lbs. I know I made a lot of small changes slowly, I didn't expect much too happen though, if anything. I am really e...

14.5 lbs down

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:04:08 EST

My celebration is 3-fold. First off, almost 15 lbs down in 25 days. I know some of that is water weight but my birthday didn't derail it despite the planned splurge on that day. Second I stuck to it for almost a month straight now. My track record lends itself well to me not believing I could do that. Third I have gone hiking every single weekend for four weeks and have exercised the majority of mornings with my husband. I am so euphoric right now. Even when the scale doesn't want to budge I ...

Making time to Exercise!

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:37:02 EST

I know this is kind of a small thing but today my friend and I took a 3 mile walk around the lake. I work overnight on Monday's so usually I like to sleep as late as possible and then lounge around before going to work. But today my friend stopped over to pick me up and we exercised! We are both pretty out of shape but we walked 3.1 miles in 90 minutes.

We are planning on doing this again Sunday, but we'll make two laps around for 6 miles. We are excited to make this at least a...

I Did Better on My 5K Time!

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:15:15 EST

WOOOOHOOOO!!! I did my 5k practice at the gym this morning and finished at 42:12!!! It used to be 58 minuetes. The half marathon in December can be a possibility:) My hopes are high!

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In the 100's!

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:38:03 EST

Hello all!

This is my first post, but I thought I'd share (since I'm quite excited) that this is the first time I've been in the 100's since 2006!
I'm only 21 so I've been obese my whole life but I decided to turn my life around the day I got married. Plus after seeing those pictures of me next to my wife sure shocked me.

Spark People has helped me with Nutritional Values with what to eat and what not to eat, I don't have a lot of time to track everything but I've b...

My pants are loose!

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:45:18 EST

At the beginning of the year, my size 18 jeans were so tight I had to squat in them for a few minutes when they came out of the dryer to stretch them out. I could barely get them buttoned, and they left red marks on my belly, and it was uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time in them.
Now, 5 1/2 months later, I have lost 15 lbs, and they are so loose that I can pull them down without even unbuttoning them. I should probably get new ones in a smaller size, but I love the loose feeli...

I lost 3 lbs

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:29:17 EST

I know it's not much but to me it is. I lost from 206 lbs to 203 lbs. I'm so happy i lost that 3 lbs i gained back. I'm going to start walking with my aunt & keep watching what i eat. Watching what i eat & drinking diet dr.pepper has gotten me down to where i am now. I've exercised some but not much bcuz i keep injuring myself & can't exercise. But i'm going to now. Maybe it'll work out the pulled muscle i have in my back. My short goal is to get down to 200 lbs & my long goal is to get to 12...

A victory and a defeat all rolled into one

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:46:08 EST

Ran my first 5k race today at age 50, so yeah me. I was nervous about even signing up and had a queasy stomach right before the starting gun. I knew I could do the mileage, but the competition aspect of a timed event intimidated me. I looked at my fear and said, "I don't think so. Just watch me."

Here's the defeat. So freaking pissed at myself for my newbie stupidity and not understanding the course. The end was at the school stadium. At the entrance to the track, time keeper says ...

Successful first week

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:24:04 EST

I've been on SP for one week now. Just did my first weigh in and am very happy to say the I am down 9 pounds! WOO-WOO!! I feel so motivated. I just love SP. 334

Getting to my goal weight and loving it!

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:35:33 EST

Not only do I fit in my wedding dress a month before my wedding! I am actually happy and with tons of energy! Love every minute I see myself in the mirror! Whoo Hooooo!

Here are the photos to prove it!

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Worked out, even though I am busy!

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:58:47 EST

Today I worked out, despite having a ton to do. Normally I would put my work in front of my health, but I chose today to do something good for myself. Hopefully I can continue the trend and allow myself time away from work for myself.

Within normal ranges...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:39:40 EST

A year ago I had a complete physical, the results of which were eye opening. Several parameters were outside of the normal range in spite of living a 'healthy' lifestyle! It was suggested I use the SparkPeople website to track my nutrition and fitness. Now after a year of tracking and learning on SparkPeople, the results from this year's physical are ALL WITHIN NORMAL! I feel great and hope to keep it up with all the encouragement and information I receive from SparkPeople...YEAH!!!

No more seat belt extenders!!!

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:17:08 EST

I just got back from my trip to florida, and for the first time in over 7 years I was able to buckle my seat belt on the airplane without using an extender! Yeah me!!!

Just completed my first boot camp!

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:14:57 EST

I enrolled in a two week boot camp for the first time and we checked our results today. I lost two pounds an eight inches. Right now, I could care less about the pounds. I'm so excited about the inches! Can't wait for the next boot camp. Until then, I'm going to do my own.

I am really doing this!

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:56:38 EST

Down 23 pounds
Down 1 size
Down 2" off my waist
BP 119/81

Totally un-health-related... I got a Mustang! Shiny, red, beautiful! ;) Zoom............

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Level 7 Trophy

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:34:52 EST

I just got the level 7 trophy!

That is all.

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wedding week

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:21:42 EST

This is a crazy week with out daughter getting married. So much to do and so much fun. Friends and family are arriving, people to see, things to do, mini celebrations all week long...it's all very exciting.

To add even more joy this blessed week, I received a call from a very dear friend just yesterday telling me his wedding was today at 5 P.M and could I be his best woman! Oh boy! Who plans a wedding on Sunday for Wednesday? That was my first reaction. My second was to say, but o...

got a new trophy

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:50:46 EST

First new trophy since I took about a year of (and regained about half of what I've lost) ... I'm back on track, whohoo!

WOOHOO!!! Losing weight, and loving it!!

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:56:43 EST

For the forst time, i am actually sticking to this!!! I'm not dieting but eating right, and exercising, by walking each day.. I started 6-1 and lost 5 pounds!!!!! Just doing the right thing!!! I know i have a long way to go, but im setting small goals for myself, so they seem reachable, instead of impossible!!!!

Smoke free for one year!!

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:08:35 EST

Today is my one year anniversary of being smoke free. I was a smoker for over twenty years. Last year I decided I had enough of it!!!! I quit June 11th last year "cold turkey" and I am so happy to make it a full year without a cigarette.

My progress so far

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:16:53 EST

Since I've started losing weight again (was smaller before the car accident that derailed all my hard work), I have noticed:

-no more back fat/muffin top
-chest has decreased
-legs are shaping up nicely
-stomach has decreased to some degree
-butt is lifting and tightening up like I want
-upper arms can stand to get with the program !
-face is looking slimmer and way less round

Only 5-8 lbs more to go! I'm 5'3 and 114lbs at 25 yrs old. FINAL...

Just Wanted to Share

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:39:12 EST

Hi Everyone,
So I now Weigh myself every Friday and last Friday was my Monthly Weighin but I've been really busy so I now finally have the chance to post it all today and I'm getting soo much stronger than last month! So here goes

May 6th 2013

Weight 293.4 lbs.

BMI 47.7

Measurements
Right Arm 16"
Right Leg 26"
Middle S 46"
Waist 47"
Hips 53"
Neck 15"

June 7th 2013

Weight 294.0 lb...

Small Success!

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:48:16 EST

Very small first step, but encouraging nonetheless - I lost 1/4" off my hips!
I'm SO looking forward to my jeans fitting more loosely.

I made it under180

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:41:56 EST

Yesterday was my woo hoo moment. I have been struggling to get under the 180's for 4 weeks. I would get to 179 then bounce back up to 181 then back down to 180, then 179 then back to 181 again. Well, yesterday I got 176. Woo Hoo!

It's raining outside

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:11:08 EST

Couldn't walk outside because it's raining cats and dogs outside.

Six months without diet pepsi

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:10:45 EST

I loved a diet pepsi but I just stop all at once. No taste for one. Just drink water.

It's raining outside

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:08:31 EST

Couldn't walk outside because it's raining cats and dogs outside.

One Choice Away...

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:20:36 EST

I know I post here alot but I feel like I'm always celebrating lately. My birthday was on the 6th and I let myself go on it and the 7th in celebration...my second family spoiled me, though I chose a healthy side dish and strawberry shortcake as a dessert instead of a more unhealthy cake. I am proud of myself because I remembered the message from one of the SparkRadios that I listened to which was "You are always one choice away from getting back on track," so I planned healthy meals and cooke...

Down over 45 Lb and Broke thru the 300 Lb barrier

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 12:01:58 EST

I started my life style change at January 13th, 2013 when I stepped onto a scale at 343 Lb and my size 48 were too tight. I had two choices buy size 50 and carry on or lose weight. I made changes to my salt intake my carb intake and lowered down my fat intake my logging on sparkpeople. I also started going for walks 4 or more days of the week. as of this week I now fit into a size 44 and have room in them and have more energy. This is just the start my end goal puts me at 220 by years end as ...

ONEderland!!!!

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 08:51:51 EST

I have been in a plateau for about 8 weeks and I am just so happy I did not give up!! The process DOES work!! I am finally under 200 pounds and on my way to achieving my Black Belt!!

My plan: Lose 7 pound per belt - I am currently a Green Belt and by the time I test for my Black Belt I will be at a healthy weight.

Green Belt goal weight 193 - Five more pounds to go!
High Green goal weight is 186
Blue is 179
High Blue 172
Brown 165
High Brown ...

TWENTY POUNDS!

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 07:18:28 EST

I've lost TWENTY pounds! I'm sooo excited! That's a lot of pounds!

new

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 10:36:15 EST

im at the end of my first week, i lost 2pounds just counting calories.. i am joining a gym this week, i hope, i keep saying i will join next week, and next week dont come, or i say heck with it, i look fine...and quit

They fit!

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 08:33:43 EST

I finally got brave enough to try on my "someday jeans." THEY FIT!

I RAN!

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 07:35:24 EST

I ran twenty minutes without stopping today, five weeks ago I could barely run ten seconds AHHHHH I JUST HAD TO SHARE THIS WITH YOU ALL.

I'm nearly in tears of happiness!

Diet Soda

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 07:31:40 EST

I kicked the habit of drinking diet soda 334

Every morning I would stop at circle K and get a huge 44oz. diet coke on my way to work or have diet coke when I ate out no matter what the meal was. I feel fantastic kicking the habit and have a healthy glow inside.

I love the Woo Hoo Button.

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 20:35:40 EST

I love the Woo Hoo Button. It gives me that chance to say "I did it. I completed something." I am always giving up on myself and this is a way for me to say Woo Hoo.

Pounding on the WooHoo Button!!

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:38:40 EST

So, I've really been in a rut. I don't notice any weight loss after 26lbs except clothes are somewhat more loose. I still can't fit into my favorite old shirt that is a size down from what I wear now.

But TODAY: I put on another shirt of that size...and it FITS! For the first time since early 2011 - I can wear this old shirt again without worrying about my fat bulges! WOOOO!!!!

Met my goal weight!

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 20:16:28 EST

After a long and vigorous 4 year period, I have finally lost a total of 82 pounds and met my goal weight!

Running in the Morning..

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:40:31 EST

I started walking/running in March and have been doing really good. Running farther and farther each week. I really want to run a 5k this year. Taking it super slow though,because I don't wanna hurt myself. I work full time and I have three kiddos. Typically I run in the evenings, but it really makes it hard to keep up with everything.. So I started running in the mornings before work. Today was my second day. It feels so good. It is hard to get up, but once I am I am so glad I did :) Anyone ...

Half way to my goal weight!

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 09:57:42 EST

I'm at the half way point of my weight goal. It has taken me 8 months to get here! Honestly I thought I would be at my goal weight by now. However, I am happy at the pace I am losing. I am gaining understanding of what works for me and what doesn't. I have not stressed about my weight loss, I take it one day at a time. Healthy eating and exercise have become a way of life for me. I am actually eating more food now than I was when I started. I have learned that eating foods high in nut...

Victorious Living

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 02:04:55 EST

hopped on the scales a bit lighter, challenged tiredness, challenged feeling a bit unwell and now I am ready for a class tonight that leaves me sore for two days afterwards. I have eaten healthy and am drinking plenty of water. Your attitude determines you altitude! When you are in the thick of it remember to ask yourself ' What is good about this?' The secret to happiness is asking yourself the right questions so you have the right focus to deal with whatever comes your way. God gives us a b...

On my way to the single digits!

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 23:15:11 EST

So, I never thought I would see the day...but...I am on my way into the single digits. At my heaviest weight, I was 189. When I started with SP, I was at 180. When I unofficially weighed myself today (aka, not weigh in day), I was at 163.5. The last three weeks were frustrating because my weight stayed the same, however, I know I was gaining muscle and losing fat, because my clothes were getting looser. When I started with SP, fitting into a size 10 was a dream goal. Now, my size tens a...

Love the Route Tracker!

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 17:47:26 EST

I love, love, love the route tracker! I use it almost every day. Seeing how far I've walked gives me such an awesome sense of accomplishment. I also can use it to map out other routes I might be interested in, we live close to several trail systems, so it's cool to see what I am getting into before I set out on a hike. Just another awesome SparkPeople feature!

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First Triathlon

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 12:48:30 EST

Last Sunday I competed in my first Sprint Triathlon!! I am 20 years old and, although I have been active my whole life, I have battled with my weight since age 10. Well that battle is OVER in my books. The key to weight loss is finding something you love to do and dive into it head on...and for goodness sakes eat french fries now and then!!

Rode my bike to a meeting instead of driving.

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 08:35:06 EST

And got to enjoy a beautiful June evening :)

I bought a wetsuit and went surfing!

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 03:21:07 EST

Last year I decided to buy a wetsuit and go surfing/bodyboarding. I tried on every wetsuit in the shop and none of them fit. It was the most humiliating experience of my life- but it spurred me on to lose weight, and I've lost 34 pounds since. On Saturday, I bought a wetsuit (which I got into fairly easily) and on Sunday I went surfing! It was fantastic! Hoping to go again today.
Thanks everyone for all your support- couldn't have done it without you!

Got My First Reward Today

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 18:29:45 EST

I got my first reward on the rewards program my husband and I designed for my fitness. I got $15 worth of books, which denotes 15 days worth of not going out to eat and sticking to my calorie goals. I know the first month is my weak point, but making it through 30 days of being more active (I find something active to do EVERY DAY even if it's just going out to walk for 20 minutes or working in the garden for an hour) and eating whole foods cooked at home. I even turned down a friend who wante...

My pants fell off!

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 18:09:04 EST

Best part of my day? My pants falling off when I got out of my chair. Time for a smaller size. Thank you cycling, I love you.

I'll be cleaning out some stuff out of the closet tonight! 9

Dug to the root of emotional eating

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:31:11 EST

After 20ish years of emotional eating, I found the root cause. This is all thanks to one Facebook post I read. Inspiration shows up in the funniest places sometimes! I feel so empowered now! (Posted a blog with more details)

Finished first mud run

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:53:32 EST

I posted a blog about this, but I'll make a short post here as well.

I finished my first mud run, the Dallas Run for Your Lives zombie 5K. I didn't "survive," but I did finish. I need to work on strength training before I attempt another one, but it was great fun, and I made a friend!

Eating healthy

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 22:35:25 EST

I have been eating healthy for 16 days now!

May calorie burn my best yet

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 14:48:17 EST

I checked my fitness progress over the past 5 months since starting SP. May was my best month yet for calories burned: over 8600! Mind you, with two boys and a crazy dog, it's not hard to find opportunities to get active. I also am work-out buddies with my dad, and we've been pretty good about hitting the gym at least three times per week.

9 pounds in 2 weeks

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 11:47:56 EST

I just weighed myself this morning and I am at 181! I have lost 9 pounds in two weeks. I even set my calorie range to 300 above the range SparkPeople gave me because I planned on exercising a lot more than they suggested. Even with eating more and not exercising as much as I had planned to this week the weight is just falling off. According to my scale, my body fat percentage has gone down 2% and my water percentage has gone up 1%, muscle and bone pounds stayed the same. I am so happy to be l...

first 5k done

Sat, 1 Jun 2013 20:09:49 EST

I just ran my first 5k ever! Andnow I am sore. But very proud of myself.

Whoops! Guess I overshot that one!

Sat, 1 Jun 2013 18:05:40 EST

So, none of my clothes fit at all and I don't really have the budget right now for a lot of new clothes. I remembered a pair of jeans my mom gave me awhile back that I had thrown in the back of the closet because they were so small I couldn't even get them up past my thighs. I tried them this morning on and they went on and buttoned easily! But as I was walking around the grocery store, I had to keep hitching them up because even my "skinny" jeans are now too big!

91 miles in May!

Sat, 1 Jun 2013 10:49:15 EST

SO proud of myself!!! In April I started training for a 50 mile charity ride in October. Been working really hard and increasing my ride length slowly over the month. In May, I rode 91 miles!! Bring it on June!

It is HOT

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:54:00 EST

Walked in 81 degree weather today.

Fitting my Summer Clothes

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:53:21 EST

Clothes I couldn't fit last summer Woohoo I am in them this summer.

It is HOT

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:50:48 EST

Walked in 81 degree weather today.

Woo Hoo

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:30:50 EST

Turning things around one step at a time has been very gratifying. As I do better I feel better.

Another member of the -100lbs club

Fri, 31 May 2013 07:32:23 EST

Today is the day. I passed the -100lb mark.
Start: 2/16/2012

Start weight: 308.6lbs
Current: 208.4lbs

starting shirt size: 2-3xl
current: Lg, some mdm

Starting jean size: 46/48
Current: 33/34

Holy hell I am flying high this morning!

tried 3 new workout videos today

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:30:15 EST

i was inspired to do kickboxing from a magazine article that i read! i did three coach nicole kickboxing videos 334

belly

Thu, 30 May 2013 22:29:38 EST

My belly seems to be disappearing at almost an alarming rate lately. I've been very consistent on the treadmill and swinging kettlebells more often. I'm very happy about this!

Using my treadmill finally!!!

Thu, 30 May 2013 17:13:43 EST

I bought a treadmill in Febuary with high hopes of walking/running every day....Used it 2x and quit.....I was so bored staring at a wall in my office and listening to music.....last week, I loaded the Brighthouse app on my IPAD and for almost 2 weeks (tomorrow will be 2)...I've watched a movie/ or favorite programs while walking on my treadmill each day....450 to 900 calories have been burned each day depending on how long the movie/shows are...but make sure I do a minimum of an hour.....I'm...

Over the Plateau!

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:35:40 EST

For almost a month now I've been stuck between 170-172 so this morning I was prepared for my usual disappointment. You can imagine my surprise when I stepped on and it said 168! So, so, so happy! WooHoo to making it past 170!

Down 2 sizes and back into pre-pregnancy jeans!!!!

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:49:01 EST

Words can't really express how happy I am right now. I'm down from a 12 to an 8 once again, and this morning I put on my pre-pregnancy jeans for the first time since -- well, May of 2011.

SOOOOOO HAPPPPYYYYY!!!!!!!!!! And I feel GREAT!

The scale is still hovering around the same numbers it's been hovering around for the past month, but that's okay. The "jeans" test works! I LOVE YOU SPARKPEOPLE!!!!!!

2 firsts, 1 day

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:18:33 EST

Since determining to lose that extra weight and starting back at sparkpeople about a week ago, I've been doing OK, but haven't yet accomplished all of my goals in 1 day. Until today.
Today I went for my first rookie run and did 7x1min. running intervals, got up on time, drank my water, tracked my food and ate within my range (not perfectly balanced, but not terrible)
So YAY me! This is the beginning of a new me!

I'm doing it!

Wed, 29 May 2013 21:59:04 EST

I lost 4 pounds. I went from 221 pounds to 203 pounds. I'm proud of myself. I know it's still not good until i get to at least 130 pounds but i'm getting there. I did it in 3 months time. I don't know if that's good or not but it is to me. People on Sparkpeople & my family is helping me. 304 252

100 pounds gone!

Wed, 29 May 2013 21:49:55 EST

need I say more? never thought I'd be here, but HERE I AM!!

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Wanted to eat candy, but didn't

Wed, 29 May 2013 19:44:21 EST

I so wanted to eat candy today. Don't know why, just did. So I ate an orange slice, then 1 tbsp peanut butter and then 20 Pecan halfs. Now I don't want any candy. Feel full! Yippeeeeee

Broke the 190s

Wed, 29 May 2013 18:07:28 EST

After quite a few weeks in the 190s, I'm officially in the 180s...187.6 according to my weigh in this week. Yay! And that is after Memorial Day picnics! Next goal is 168--that is the upper end of normal weight for my height.

I Hiked A Mountain

Wed, 29 May 2013 15:54:57 EST

I feel like I'm posting here a lot lately, but these last 2 weeks have been a HUGE amount of progress for me. My pride point - I hiked a small mountain. Granted, it was a small mountain. But it was a mountain nonetheless. And at 282 lbs that's a big thing, considering I weighed as much literally as my two hiking partners (my inlaws) combined and was less tired at the end than either of them. I actually had enough energy at the end of the day to cook a healthy dinner for everyone! It's a big t...

i lost some!

Wed, 29 May 2013 09:15:35 EST

Today i wasnt expecting the scale to move, since it hasnt in SO LONG (except to go up then down then up to the same basic point)....
but, i finally broke the 130 barrier and am at

128.6

Down 5 pounds!

Wed, 29 May 2013 08:33:13 EST

I am down 5 pounds in less then a week! I started my journey on Friday at 161. I am 5'3" and have a goal of 125. This morning I was greeted with my scale announcing I was 156. I actually had to get off and get back on, just to check. 156! Now I will focus on the next 5. I never want to see the 160s again and looking forward to the 140s. My mini goal is to be at 146 by Labor Day.

It is cold outside

Wed, 29 May 2013 05:29:31 EST

It is cold outside and I am toasty and warm, the last thing I felt like was going to the gym to do the hardest class of the week, called Unleashed. So what did I do? I went and now I feel proud of myself for burning an extra 450 calories that I initially had no desire to do. 244

cute clothes

Tue, 28 May 2013 14:58:12 EST

I want to be able to say "that outfit is so cute, ill think I will get it"

I feel GREAT

Tue, 28 May 2013 14:55:33 EST

334 just did my first 10 min workout. Hopefully I'll get in an hour..No not hopefully I will. I have so much more energy to keep up with my daughter.

Friend me I need all the support I can get.

Back on Track

Mon, 27 May 2013 21:22:20 EST

So after taking a week off of Spark due to time constraints and too much stress that I was feeling due to it being the last week of school. Now that it's over . . . I feel so much better and back in the swing of things . . . that's my whoo-hoo!

so far so good

Mon, 27 May 2013 21:12:32 EST

I have been doing this programe for about 3 weeks now, I have had only one slip up day that I totally trashed, and I have been enjoying better health, more energy and feeling great!! I exercised today at the gym for forty-five minutes, and chose to walk to town instead of driving. I am maintaining my weight cause I am within my range. Thanks Spark People for my new way of life and the encouragement to follow through. 334

Down 16 lbs

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:58:29 EST

I'm down 16 lbs, 34 more to go. Every lb I'm down is a great achievement for me, I have 2 young kids under 2 years old, and to be only 34lbs over my goal weight is actually pretty incredible for me, since most of my life I was always obese. Things are looking up. :)

Help me write a book! Share your story!

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:37:48 EST

Hello Spark People! I'm hoping can help me -- and help others at the same time! I'm writing a book about people sharing their weight loss success stories. I know that by reading real stories of how real people became inspired and fought through all of the ups and downs to achieve their goals, it will motivate many others to do the same. I want to learn about what went right, what went wrong, and what kept you going (even if there were several stops and starts!) throughout your journey. W...

Just a tiny woo-hoo...

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:04:17 EST

But I just hit 100 posts on the SP message boards! 224

Made it through the entire week!

Mon, 27 May 2013 03:12:28 EST

I really think this system I set up is working. I'm woohooing because I made ALL of my spark goals on my first week. I know weight loss is about the long haul, but not eating out, sticking to my calories, AND exercising the goal amount of minutes and calories (more than that actually) as well as choosing something active to spend my weekend with my husband doing (so far we've gone to the zoo, hiked some trails at the local mountain and worked in the garden together rather than gaming). It was...

Road 65 miles today on my bike

Sun, 26 May 2013 23:03:03 EST

Took part in Bike the Drive in Chicago. Once a year, Lake Shore Drive is shut down and turned over to cyclists. It's amazing to ride with Lake Michigan on one side and skyscrapers on the other. There is a 15-mile north route with some bridge inclines and a 15-mile flat route to the south. This is the first year I was able to complete three sections, north twice and south once, in the allotted time.

And I was feeling so good, that I hopped on the bike path and did another 20 miles. ...

Goodbye pounds, hello a new me!

Sun, 26 May 2013 22:00:22 EST

I am celebrating the fact that I am down 15 pounds today! I have been with SP a short 42 days and am loving the success that I am having! I can't wait to continue on to this journey!

Pain caused by push-ups

Sun, 26 May 2013 19:28:23 EST

I have a lot of pain and problems with my shoulders and my doctor said not to do them. I need to find something else that will work the same muscles without straining my shoulders. Any suggestions? I have what is call rotator cuff syndrome. I'm just coming off months (since March) of pain in my shoulder caused by push ups. I have lost a lot of range of motion and strength. I have been able to start stretching again but I still have trouble raising my arms above my head.

At my fittest since first year university!

Sun, 26 May 2013 14:53:31 EST

I am on a roll...I'm going to keep doing this!!

Starting over in 2013.

Sun, 26 May 2013 13:06:08 EST

I'm down 2 #s and lost 85 calories this morning with
( Leslie Sansone's Walk weight loss Boot 244 camp)

9 pounds gone!

Sun, 26 May 2013 07:38:58 EST

I officially dropped 9 pounds as of yesterday!

40 pounds down!

Sat, 25 May 2013 21:50:16 EST

This is my first personal post about my weight ....but after 4 months and a loss of 40 pounds I want to say thanks to all the people that posted their successes before me, because it was inspirational. I still have a way to go but I feel good! I had resigned myself to living the way I was because I was happy, but then I realized that isn't enough, I realized I had to be as healthy as I could be to live a better version of my already blessed life. At 44 years old I made a change and I fe...

Dont feel like celebrating...

Sat, 25 May 2013 21:33:58 EST

My goal was to be 125lbs. Im at 124lbs... yet i dont feel.... Satisfied. I was looking forward to that feeling of accomplishment when i met my goal. I just dont feel "done" which makes me wonder if I will ever feel satified. 248

Weigh in Success!

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:06:43 EST

Down 3 pounds - I weigh 277! I have broken through the 280 bar, which i haven't done since 2005 (that has been 8 years - in my blog i had calculated it for 6 years, but actually looking at the time period it has been much longer). I am feeling good and successful!
On a second note, I went through my closet and was able to get rid of several pieces of clothing that were too big and now I can fit into clothes I haven't worn in about two years. I put all my clothing that is the next size...

Doggie & I Are Workin It!

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:28:17 EST

So, because of my family and I's rather...sedentary lifestyle, my 8 yr old black lab/rottweiler has gotten as fat as I have over time. She's hard to have in public because she hates other people and can be territorial, BUT...she's been restricted to dog food only (unless I share my baked chicken with her) and I'm down 21lbs since April 1st. :D

I felt kinda bad going 220 calories over my daily allowance for spark and she was my workout buddy and we went for a half jog/half walk to ...

17 pounds!

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:09:07 EST

I've lost 17 pounds since April 26, 2013... I couldn't be more proud of myself!

Level 12

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:57:42 EST

I reached level 12 this morning 224

Over 10 stone or 142lbs lost in 8monthes

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:29:12 EST

Ive weighed in today and have now dropped to 201.95 lbs from a staggering 344lbs in september when i joined spark..

I would like to thank everyone for their support along this journey and the continued words of ecouragement.. Really does help..

Even just seeing how other people are focused and progressing has helped me massively in reaching this goal.

I still have another 22lbs i would love to lose.

Anyone that needs any advice from me please ...

My New Motivation

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:32:32 EST

I'm celebrating a spark of brilliance that hit me in the face like a lightening bolt - the new rewards system my husband and I designed to help us stick to our eating plans. This reward system revolves around 3 different categories: days in a row we haven't eaten out, days in a row that we tracked calories and stuck within the range recommended on Spark, and exercise points for different types of exercise.

Basically we discovered after a lengthy conversation we were addicted to eat...

Clothes are fitting better and better!

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:31:14 EST

Woo Hoo! I tried on a top and pants that previously did not fit very well. The top was way too small when I bought it and I didn't think it would fit yet, but I was surprised to find that it does now! The pants are more and more comfortable, too! The scale doesn't always show it but something is changing. I have to think of that when the scale is not kind to me! 225 7

new doable way to eat veggies for me

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:50:05 EST

i add frozen pearl onions, and a veggie mix to 1/2 cup of dreamfields pasta add sauce and i'm done. i think i may even be able to wean it down to 1/4 cup of pasta... but, i still cannot eat broccoli without the sauce!

about 9 pounds down?!

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:51:11 EST

According to the scale, I weighed 216.6 this morning. I double checked it incase the batteries were dying. I couldn't believe my eyes. I started at 225 and I don't feel like I've lost any weight. At what amount of weight do you lose when you start to notice? I don't feel different in my clothes so what's going on? I know your weight doesn't fluctuate 10 pounds at a time but only 2-3. Where's the weight falling off from?

reached my weight on my license and then some

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:50:56 EST

when first filling the sheet out for my license back when I was 16, I lied (like the rest of us) about my weight. 165 was the number. I was finally down to that weight 4 years later. But now it is time to get my license renewed for my 21st. though I am proud to put my current weight on my license, I have credible belief that I will reach 150 (my goal) some time soon. Therefore, though I will still be lying about my weight, it won't be for long. yay for having an accurate weight on your licens...

How to add photos to posts?

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:19 EST

Hey everyone

I want to share a photo here but have no clue how to add the photo to the post? HELP!

weight loss

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:54 EST

Weighed in Tues. at TOPS, have lost 10 lbs. since April 15.

125 lbs lost

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:27:08 EST

I've lost 125 lbs...yes I have 25 more to go until goal...but I feel this is a huge achievement. I've went from being a couch potato to being a marathoner and a part time exercise instructor.

so proud of my self!

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:33:12 EST

So I found this site 6 days ago and have been loving it. So far I have lost 5.2 pounds. This site is really what I needed to get my self going.

What I am really proud of is that yesterday my husband got hurt at work and we spent until 8:00 pm in the er ( nothing to bad just needed some stitches, he is fine now) and the old April would of come home got the kids ready for bed, watched some TV and then went to bed... BUT the new April went home, got then kids ready for bed, cleaned ...

got in a longer walk yesterday

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:17:06 EST

After having broken up work outs and activity recently, -- yesterday I actually got in over an hour long fast paced walk... my body loved it and I felt strong and good the whole time. I love it!! 244
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You all inspire me! Keep o...

Dining Out

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:54:59 EST

I love Love LOVE to dine out. However, I don't dine out as much as I used to.

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Yesterday, I was invited out to Chili's. I really wanted the chicken crispers with french fries and sweet tea. Instead I ordered water w/lemon and the lunch portion of chicken faijitas with rice and black beans, which came with soup. I passed on the cheese, sour cream and guacamole. Thankfully, I don't like any of those things!

I hadn't eaten all day. So, I was pre...

SparkStreaks!!! Streak on people!!

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:59:09 EST

Some of my major Sparkstreaks:
399 days of logging in and spinning the SparkWheel
242 days of at least 5 "freggies" per day
237 days of at least 8 cups of water per day
81 weeks of my 10-minute daily exercise streak
87 weeks of using steps instead of elevator/escalator

Good Run Tonight

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:50:58 EST

I went for a run tonight, the longest in quite awhile.

It was scheduled for a 2.5 mile run, but I started off about thirty seconds faster than my regular mile time (11:30 instead of 12), so I had to take a two minute walking break when I hit the first mile. Then I had to take a short walking break a little bit later. All together, the walking breaks were about .08 miles. Sooooo . . . I ended up doing 2.59 miles to make up for the walking breaks. It took 31:27.

I then ...

My first race this past weekend -- Cleveland 10K

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:40:26 EST

I finally entered my first race, and though I was slow, I finished it! :-) I originally intended to run it, but because of an ankle injury awhile back that was very slow to heal, I just ended up walking it quickly. Still, I couldn't have done it when I weighed 50 pounds more than I do now, so I was psyched about it, and about the fact that my ankle held up very, very well! People at the race were so nice and supportive. I can't wait to do another one! I want to walk a half marathon this fall.

Need all new shorts

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:18:14 EST

Gee whiz...I need all new capri shorts! Got them out and one by one, tried them all on and not one fit! While I am thrilled they don't fit, with a wedding in just a few weeks, the budget was not planned to include a new summer wardrobe! Poor me 20

I met my goal for the month!

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:26:16 EST

I met my goal for the month, entering the 170's right on time. This also marks 65 pounds lost for me! So excited and proud!

new healthy way of living going according to plan

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:43:39 EST

I am really excited about losing a kilo in 4days, been sticking to my set healthy eating pattern and been getting myself motivated to exercise, 1 hour today! Feeling more energy cause when I started I was exhausted and needing lots of sleep, I think this could be the final turning point in my life! I also love Spark people and everything they stand for thanks a million!

My body fat percentage is in the normal range!

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:35:23 EST

I started in January at 223 lbs and body fat of 43%. Today, I hit 27% which puts me right into the high end of the normal range! I am sooooo excited!! I have only lost 2lbs in the last month, but my body fat has continued to decrease and my muscle has increased, so that has been encouraging! I spent so many years blaming my fat on family genes and a "poor metabolism." I wish I had gotten smarter years ago.

Well, just wanted to celebrate!

Down 7 pounds this week

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:30:00 EST

I'm super excited this week I dropped 7 pounds!!!! I literally thought I would pass out when I saw 7 pounds gone. I don't think I have ever lost that much in a weeks time. I'm so excited right now. I know that this type of loss wont happen each week but It definitely puts a huge smile on my face. I know weight loss can be measured in many ways which some I have experienced baggy clothes, my bp lowering but seeing that number on the scale drop is always an added plus :)

No More Meds!!!

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:01:03 EST

I went to see the doctor today. They told me that because of the changes I have made in my eating habits and in exercising consistently over the last two months, I NO LONGER NEED BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS!!! Woooooohooooooooo!!! I've been tracking my blood pressure every day, so I knew it had dropped a lot, but I didn't want to get my hopes up about stopping my meds. When they told me that I really don't need them any more and that I should either stop taking them or do only a half dose ...

Squat challenge COMPLETE!

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:10:22 EST

Some of the instructors/members at my gym started a 30-day squat challenge, where you start with 50 and work up to doing 250 squats. With daily reminders and encouragement from my friends, I MADE IT! And the best part is, I rewarded myself with a workout clothes shopping spree. I'm so excited to go show off my new gear today, and it feels even better knowing I earned it!

Good bye 330's !

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:38:11 EST

Weigh day for me is Saturday morning, as of this Saturday morning, I weighed in at 328 lbs
working on getting out of the 320's :)

Worked out on vacation!

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:44:44 EST

I went away for a little mini vacation this weekend. I got hours of slower pace walking in on Saturday. But, Sunday morning, I got up early and hit the hotel's fitness center. I got in a good treadmill work out and was so proud of myself for proving that you can stick to a fitness and eating routine even when out of town!

NEVER stuck to any program.

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:47:00 EST

I'm almost 72 and I've been overweight most of my life. I have tried just about every diet out there, and before Spark People, I never stuck to any of them more than a week or two. Any weight I lost, quickly returned. SP is such a well rounded (no pun intended) program that deals with almost all of the reasons I held onto all this weight for so long. I've been a member for a little over two months and I've lost 22 pounds! My Woo Hoo isn't the 22 pounds, it's the fact that my interest and...

First week with Spark Solution

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:18:37 EST

WOOHOO! Down 3 pounds! Can't wait to see what happens this week!

Clothes that fit!

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:00:02 EST

I have been wearing the same pair of slacks all winter. They have become an unofficial uniform, basic navy blue knit slacks with side pockets. Earlier this spring I tried on some of my spring linen/flax slacks and they were too tight. This morning I found a pair that fits!

On a Roll

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:04:55 EST

That's right I have dropped about 8 pounds so far this month and am determined to keep on rollin right along until I hit 150 pounds. Then I will, notice I said will MAINTAIN it this time.

Boosted confidence

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:18:08 EST

I have been taking swimming lessons (to learn how to swim for fitness) and have been trying to swim at least 20 minutes/2 days a week. I do other workouts, too, but this is my newest accomplishment. I am most proud of my regular swim routine because it took me a ton of courage to be able to walk around in a swim suit, swim cap, and goggles without caring what others thought of me!

Today really worked hard and had an awesome workout. I am now comfortable with doing the 3 basic ...

20 lbs gone!

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:11:55 EST

I think every entry I have made on here I wrote how exciting it is to me that I have actually kept a momentum going! That is a HUGE accomplishment in itself to me, because I use to try daily to eat right, but by the end of the day it was ruined. For a 51 year old who WAS 50 lbs overweight and now has 30 lbs left to go, I am ecstatic! This site has really been a Godsend! Great community of support and lots of tools to make it happen! Crossing my fingers that I will be doing another blog about ...

Finally making some progress!

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:35:03 EST

Seems like everything worthwhile takes time but it's not always easy being patient. Getting to the gym 3 times a week seemed difficult after work but I managed 2 times fairly consistently. My weight loss was stuck and so was I. Then the gym added one more evening class that looked like I could make it to. My second week going 3 times and the weight is coming off again. I'm feeling more motivated to be active as a result. Should be a great summer1

Had a physical today.

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:07:57 EST

Today I had a physical. Other than weighing exactly what I weighed 12 years ago (boo) and having some osteoarthritis to deal with, everything was right in line with normal and healthy. Normal ecg, normal BP, normal HDL/LDL and Triglyceride, normal UA, normal D3, normal calcium. Doc was quite pleased. Thyroid function tests are not complete but I feel pretty good so I expect a good outcome there too. I can tell when my thyroid is out of whack. All in all, feels good to be average 334...

Running Success!!!

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:23:27 EST

Well today was race day-just completed the 5 K Your Way For Rookies from SP. I can't believe that 8 weeks ago I could hardly run the 2 minute intervals. Today I ran the 5 k in 28.15 minutes .. and I actually enjoy running!

Success!!! Success!!!!

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:42:57 EST

So today I officially completed 9 weeks of 5 day running each week for 9 weeks, it felt amazing, I was so very nervous on my last run but I wanted to really push myself and I did it!

Finally Someone Notices!!

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:35:39 EST

SO happy. I've lost 25 lbs, I'm at 245 now and noone had commented on it. I can't really see it when I look in the mirror, but I can feel it when i touch my stomach or legs.Still have a way to go but I am so proud and glad and happy I've lost the 25 30
Anyway yesterday I went to my doctor's and I haven't seen him in a few months and he commented on my weight loss! Said it really pops out. HOORAY!!

Trophy today

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:08:33 EST

I thought I was slowing down in my fitness, but I got my 1000 minute trophy for May, and the month is barely half-over, so I guess I'm still on track. woo hoo!

It's Working!

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:14:38 EST

This is the longest I have commited to not just a diet, but a life change. It's been about a month, and I have made great strides. I have lost 9 lbs., which feels great! More importantly though, I am feeling better about myself. I have given into temptation here and there, and allowed myself to have a sweet or a pepsi (my true love!), but for the most part, I have stayed on track. Tracking my food was an obstacle at first, but I have made it a habit now and am amazed to see how tracking your ...

I reached 210!!

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:58:59 EST

I reached 210 lbs today! I am the lightest I have been in over 3 years! Woohoo!

I'm getting there slowly.

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:45:19 EST

I lost 2 more pounds so now i weigh 207 lbs. I know that's not much but the closer i get to 200 lbs the happier i am. Then i'm going down to 120-130 lbs. I can do this! 41

Love Myself

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:17:09 EST

So I'm not very good at accepting compliments or tooting my own horn. However, given one of my goals is to learn to love myself I think I need to practice being proud of me.

I've lost 33 lbs, I'm wearing clothes that are 2-3 sizes smaller and can now buy clothes in normal stores! 40 Even better in the last week I rode over 50km, and tonight was able to do the equivalent of 100 crunches...with my trainer pushing me 224

So I'm giving myself a publi...

Cardio Challenge!

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:34:23 EST

I just completed the Cardio Challenge Workout Combo on Coach Nicole's Cardio Blast DVD. The combo is 10 minutes of 80's Cardio, 10 minutes of Cardio Kickboxing, 10 minutes of Hop to It, and 10 minutes of Cardio Bootcamp. I'm so proud that I made it all the way to the end! It was an awesome workout. According to my tracker, the 40 minute combo helped me burn more than 460 calories! It also has a great warm up and cool down. You guys should check out this DVD!

Down 20 lbs!

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:57:24 EST

After 2.5 months work, I am down 20 lbs. This is 20 lbs I had regained so now I'm excited those pounds are out of the way and I finish my weight loss journey!

Raspberry Ketones

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:38:53 EST

I recently purchased Raspberry Ketones Kleissinger Labs. I haven't seen any reviews online about this product. Has anyone tried it or heard of it? Does it work? Or should I try a different brand?

Spark Solution

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:36:42 EST

On my second day of the Spark Solution and doing great. I've had to make substitutions, but feel I did well choosing healthy substitutes.

I did great eating today!

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:54:37 EST

I was nearly perfect in my cal, carbs, fats, and proteins! I'm really proud since I've been having trouble balancing.
Yay! :D
lol
Meredith

No alcohol for three weeks!

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:36:06 EST

It's been three weeks since I had my last alcoholic beverage. Throughout that time, I have had fluctuating desires to have it or to not have it. Some days I think, man I wish I had some vodka, but then I tell myself, stop that, you don't need it. It really helps. I have heard that it was 21 days to break a habit, and I'm glad to say that I think I've broken mine.

I no longer have heartburn. I haven't had it since about a week after I stopped drinking. I no longer have several loos...

I completed a Mud Run!

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:19:32 EST

www.mudonthemountain.com

I completed the course in 3 hours 45 mins and did 23/26 obstacles!

smaller pants

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:01:38 EST

Today, I am wearing a size 22 pants, pants that I bought two years ago thinking I would lose to fit them. It took two years, but I fit them!

Ran a sub-30 5k!

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:19:40 EST

I started the C25K program almost exactly a year ago (May 24, 2012, to be exact), and I was slooooow! My first 5k, back in August, was something like 45 minutes. I've been steadily improving since then, and relatively recently have been able to manage a 10-minute mile without too much trouble. So my new goal became to break that 30-minute milestone.

Yesterday, I ran the Run Like a Mother 5k (and got to cross the finish line with my kids, which made it even more special), and manage...

NSV

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:53:56 EST

Blood work came back with all my numbers PERFECT!!!!!

Got my first 11pounds down!

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:01:35 EST

I am down to 204 and have a goal weight of 130. this is the first time in years I have been able to lose this much weight ! I am exercising 6 days a week. walking mostly at this point. I am going to start going to a few water aerobic classes with a friend of mine. and in another couple of weeks as I get used to exercising well I am going to incorporate strength exercising 3X a week. i have come to spark people because it is hard to find encouraging people who will lift you up when you want to...

Woot! 81 lbs gone!

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:56:17 EST

My ticker only shows 61 as I lost the first 20 on my own before rejoining SP. I believe I am now my high school weight. Wooot!

More than halfway there!

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:26:46 EST

I'm down 22, almost 23 pounds, which is a little more than halfway to my goal. I'm working hard to stay on track. For no particular reason, I want to reach my goal before the end of July. I'm going to make it at this rate. I'm staying focused and positive and I have the support of family and friends. So, WooHoo!

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I broke out of my plateau!

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:27:41 EST

I finally broke the 20 pound down mark and am now down 21 pounds as of today. Hopefully starting a new losing streak!!!

on track

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:22:29 EST

just started and was ahead of schedule but screwed up w salt at chilis eating flatbread pizza, now I am back at my goal per schedule.

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Too bad restaurants load everything w salt. Per the calorie counter my cooking is healthy.

Bye bye 340's !

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:12:42 EST

I've said good bye to being in the 340's and am very close to saying good bye to the 330's
What a great feeling it is to be posting on here instead of the panic message boards.
Think I may finally be on the right track, taking better care of me !

Goodbye 16 pounds! :D

Sun, 12 May 2013 05:49:49 EST

I'm so happy right now. I've lost 16lbs and here in the UK that is over a stone which is a big achievements over here :D.

I haven't really noticed it myself but people have said that I look more curvey ^___^. I'm only 7lb's away from losing another stone :D. I really hope I can get there in the time I go on holiday ^_^.

DOWN 16 LBS!!!

Sat, 11 May 2013 12:13:06 EST

I weighed in today and I have lost 16 lbs! I am soooo excited!

My Monthly Weighin Just Needed To Share! :)

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:23:52 EST

Hi Everyone,
So Monday was my Monthly Weighin but I've been really busy so I now finally have the chance to post it all today and I'm much happier this month than last month! So here goes

April 1st 2013

Weight 304.2 lbs.

BMI 48.0

Measurements
Right Arm 16"
Right Leg 26"
Middle S 46"
Waist 48"
Hips 54"
Neck 15"

May 6th 2013

Weight 293.4 lbs

BMI 47.7

Measurem...

A tiny victory

Thu, 9 May 2013 22:50:01 EST

I went out to walk today. It's so small, but after having been bedridden for a few months and then lazing around after that, walking to the end of the block and back was a victory. I was tired afterwards, but it's more than I did yesterday. Also it's day 4 of my lifestyle changes and I'm proud of myself for not giving in to the withdrawals my first two days and sticking it out to cook all my meals. I am so grateful for my husband who has been such a huge support, even if he keeps calling it a...

up the hill for a challenge!

Thu, 9 May 2013 17:40:29 EST

I've been walking a up a hill in a park close by, 12 min. to do, 3x times a week, for 3 weeks. Im so happy I can make it! Still walking 5 days a week about 1 1/2 miles, and thats a success because before when I started it was only 10 min. of walking. WooHoo! I'm below 240, know 239lbs, its the lowest since I can remember. Thanks for my family and Sparkpeople, love you!

1.4 away

Thu, 9 May 2013 17:14:36 EST

i am beyond excited right now i am 1.4 pounds away from a 30 lbs loss a darn it feels good i have had a few little bumps along the way but i am finaly getting the hang of this weight loss thing!! suprizingly its come off rather quickly (more than likely because i was sooooo overweight to start with)

down 52 pounds

Thu, 9 May 2013 09:53:25 EST

i cant believe i didnt do this years ago.....i feel so good,and healthy.yay for me. 23 pounds to go! 334

Just have to laugh

Thu, 9 May 2013 08:51:21 EST

So I upped my weight on 2 exercises this week. I'm up to 80lbs on both deadlift and bench press. Woohoo!

So I text my BF about it and he's all "That's great babe, but you still have about 30lbs to go before you get to half of what I'm pushing. :D" So I text back,"Thanks for the benchmarks, love ya." We love pushing each other to do better.

So excited

Thu, 9 May 2013 08:29:09 EST

As of yesterday I am now under 200 pounds! The first time since jr. High

Energy!

Wed, 8 May 2013 23:19:08 EST

Since I started exercising, I find that I have so much more energy. I can't wait to get to the gym on day I GET to go, and the non-gym days I am anxious to do some at home. I have been gaining strength and stamina, too. I don't get as winded as I used to, and I have added weight to some exercise. Whoo hoo!

Lowest in 10 Years!

Wed, 8 May 2013 21:28:38 EST

So, my official weigh in isn't until Sunday, however, this morning I checked my weight and was at 167. I still have a lot of work before I hit my goal weight, but this is the LOWEST weight I can remember being at in about 10 YEARS! I'm SO EXCITED!!!

I Have to Brag!

Wed, 8 May 2013 14:32:22 EST

I have been working my Butt off with water aerobics, walking, and trying to lose weight with restricting calories. No progress to speak of with weight, but my recent blood draw shows my total cholesterol is down 25 points, my LDL is down 24 points, my triglycerides are GREAT and I have lost sizes--2 down on swimsuit sizes. If I keep this up, I have to lose weight (I hope!) 30

Pedi for every 5 pounds lost!

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:47:31 EST

It's Pedicure time today!!!
New weight is 134 pounds- just past 135- woot!!!!
Original weight 164. Started 3 years ago.
Most recently since I've been getting more involved slowly with sparkpees, I've been on a kick of better eating and moving my ass and breathing deeply with some kick-Apple :) Yoga sessions a few times a day.

I've been journaling more about my foodchoices, and feelings on my android - though I sure do wish sparkpeople allowed blogging on the phone....

Fitness getting easier

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:05:23 EST

When I went back to the gym, I could only exercise a short while before becoming light-headed. I'm now up to 45 minutes on elliptical trainer/bike, and don't get light-headed! So excited!

JUNK FOOD VS BODY... ALWAYS YOUR CHOICE

Wed, 8 May 2013 08:58:35 EST

This poster that said only this has motivated me for the last 2 weeks,

Junk food you have craved for an hr or a body you wanted for a lifetime..

I have made a blog in more detail about what happened but I was soo happy I wanted to put this quick wooohooo in here as well...

I have not been able to get to the gym over the last 2weeks... I ate well (the same) and I swore I was going to gain 5-10 lbs...between packing to move and the major stress. I thought ...

w00t reached -25!

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:29:10 EST

I'm so excited because I've lost the most weight during 3 weeks of 14 final exams! Needless to say it's a stressful busy time, but I've been eating right almost every day and letting myself indulge only when I knew I really really wanted something!

Trust me its so easy to fall into the "I'll go back to eating healthy after finals" and eat 10,000 calories while I study 24/7 on very little sleep!

I know that my weight will flux from here some because I've lost pretty fas...

STREAK!

Tue, 7 May 2013 14:33:10 EST

Made it to 31 days of at least 10mins of exercise a day!

IS THIS TOO SLOW???

Tue, 7 May 2013 13:16:32 EST

OK, so I,m on week 5 and have only lost 9 lbs.,but 14"" seems way to slow!!! I am going to the gym 2-3 times a week getting lots of fitness points!! How can I rev up the weight loss.. 24 Allie

26.2 miles in 3 hours 55 minutes

Tue, 7 May 2013 08:07:24 EST

Marathon training cycle complete. As the kids say, achievement unlocked.

Finally had someone comment on my progress!!

Tue, 7 May 2013 07:23:07 EST

It's the little things that make my day. Had a stranger come up to me at the gym this morning to tell me how great she thinks I'm doing. After losing 18 lbs I was beginning to wonder if anyone could tell.

First Timed 5K

Mon, 6 May 2013 17:07:52 EST

I did my first timed 5K this weekend and finished in 43.25. I know I'm not setting any records, but pretty proud of myself for my first timed run. Hope to do another in August in under 40.

10 pounds lost!!!!!

Mon, 6 May 2013 10:22:30 EST

So excited finally lost 10 pounds 20 more to go! Love how im feeling and looking!!

Lost 20 lbs since starting my journey!

Sun, 5 May 2013 23:54:53 EST

I am so excited! I have lost 20 lbs since I started exercising and eating healthy! I'm so proud of myself for staying strong and not giving up! It's been hard, but so worth it! SparkPeople also get's a big thanks! Yayy :D

did you go to church today?

Sun, 5 May 2013 23:42:25 EST

It started out as a baptism for my cousin and his son. i went with my mom, aunt and cousin. we ended up staying for the regular service and communion. It was a blessed, beautiful day.

I Fit

Sun, 5 May 2013 18:47:51 EST

Woo Hoo! I fit in the booth at the restaurant! I was comfortable! 9

I remained consistent all week!!!

Sun, 5 May 2013 18:41:20 EST

WooHoooooooooo =D

I didn't screw it up on vacation

Sun, 5 May 2013 13:55:23 EST

Most vacations, I return 5 pounds heavier and it takes forever to get the weight off again. I got back from Florida last week and gained just 2 by not skipping exercise and not eating unless I was really hungry. Today, I am down three pounds...one pound lighter than when I left! Didn't do anything extreme...just resumed my normal routine. I realize this probably doesn't sound that impressive, but I am very pleased!

Health changes!

Sun, 5 May 2013 09:54:50 EST

I'm off all specialists, I'm back to once-yearly check-ups with my GP, and I'm off of almost all meds.

I was also released from PT this week.

Here's where I started in 2007 - asthma, fibromyalgia, some type of rheumatoid arthritis, hives, GERD, IBS

I have none of those conditions currently! Yay for exercise, eating right, drinking water, meditation, stress reduction, taking care of ME.

45 Pounds down! Before and after pictures!

Sun, 5 May 2013 09:41:05 EST

I am so excited...I finally decided to compare my before/after pictures since I've lost almost 45 pounds. I look and feel amazing! 6 months ago I never would have dreamed of doing what I can now. I ran a 5k yesterday, and I feel amazing. My body is AMAZING, and I so proud of myself. :)

Here's my before/after pic! The before picture was taken near the end of November...the after picture was yesterday morning before my Color me Rad race! http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_photo_ga

9 Minute Mile

Sun, 5 May 2013 00:26:21 EST

I have been stuck in the 150s with my weight for months now and not feeling very positive/motivated. However, today after my gym workout I took my dog out for a run. It was a great run and I felt really good while out. I was even happier however after I checked my run tracker app and saw I had been keeping about to a 9 minute mile pace! These past two months may not have seen much change in my weight but at least my cardio endurance and running performance have made gains! Woo Hoo!

I said "no" to ...CAKE!

Sun, 5 May 2013 00:04:34 EST

For this month, I promised myself that I would give up all white breads and starches. I would still allow myself the occasional candy, but no bread type sweets such as pastries, or pop tarts, or fruit pies-NOTHING! I said no crackers, no pretzels, no chips, and no croissants-basically anything bread like that's not whole grain.
Today was my grandmother's birthday, and they had this REALLY delicious looking chocolate cake. I'm so proud that I'll never know what it tasted like because I d...

I did some running!

Sat, 4 May 2013 23:09:38 EST

Okay, this might not sound so great to some but, for me, it is a goal I am pleased by. In recent years, a series of knee injuries and the onset of arthritis has prevented running of any kind. I can do HIIT hill walking on the treadmill 3-5 times a week without a problem. Tonight I tried short bursts of running 5.0-5.5 mph. Started out with 30 seconds, then tried 2 minute bursts. I was able to achieve a total of 7-8 bursts over the one hour session. I feel pretty good!

my bath room scale tells me I lost 100 lbs

Sat, 4 May 2013 20:05:17 EST

I weighted today. My official weigh in is at work on monday morning. I weighed in for fun here today is says I wiegh 230lb I started at 330lb. I started this in october 2011.So I lost 100 lb in 18 months nice and slow!! there longer it takes coming off the better in my books. So this is a huge woo hoo for me. We I weigh in on monday at work it will be a huge deal!!

6 weeks, another victory.

Sat, 4 May 2013 19:41:04 EST

Last week, my 5 week total was 12.6. This week I lost another 0.6 pounds. That brings my 6 week total to 13.2 lbs. I am sticking to my weight watchers points, last week I had some trouble though. My goal is to lose 1.8 lbs this week. That will put me at having lost 15 lbs since March 17. I did have an off scale victory this week also. By me following weight watchers and taking my medications like I am supposed to, I had a normal blood sugar for the first time - probably in my life. I ...

I cleaned out my "fat" clothes!

Sat, 4 May 2013 16:14:19 EST

Today I brought 2 bags of clothes that are TOO BIG for me to our local thrift store!! I'm so excited. I brought pants that were from 24-18 my 16 are loose! I bought 2 pair of capris that were a 14! I just can't believe it. Thanks to all the great support I'm getting here, I feel really confident and committed to my healthier way of life.

Thank you all!
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Another Fantastic Week!

Sat, 4 May 2013 10:42:43 EST

I'm super excited that today I'm wrapping up another fantastic week of sticking to my fitness and nutrition goals. This makes five weeks for me, so I'm starting to really feel like I WILL be able to truly stay with my lifestyle changes. I feel great! I have more energy and more endurance. My asthma is getting better. My clothes are getting baggier. I'm actually looking forward to weigh in tomorrow!

Busted!

Sat, 4 May 2013 09:12:54 EST

I have finally gotten "in the groove" and lost a few pounds, and feel like it too! The secret for me was recognizing that I need to decrease the amount of sugar in my diet and at least moderate the carbs. Fear of diabetes is my motivator. For my body apparently all calories are not equal because it wants to hang on to fat if I eat sweets. I have only had a couple of very small desserts all month and have cut back on the amount of sugar I put in my coffee. Woo-hoo!

Outlasted my Husband?!?

Sat, 4 May 2013 07:10:36 EST

A few nights ago we were staying the night at a hotel, and since our room was closer to the stairs than the elevator, we took the stairs to our room. Our room was on the 5th floor. Now my husband as always been the athletic person with the active job. I was the overweight one with a desk job. So after climbing the five flights of stairs, my husband, who was panting heavily said, "I can't believe I am this out of breath from climbing stairs!" It was then that I realized I wasn't even bre...

hit my first 10 goal

Sat, 4 May 2013 07:05:28 EST

I know I have a long way to go but I hit my first 10 pound goal this week. WOOOO HOOOO!!

I've almost reached my goal with this awesome site

Fri, 3 May 2013 20:04:24 EST

I just wanted to thank Spark People as in 3 months I have gone from 205 pounds to 166 to date, and feeling healthier and more full of energy than I have in a long long time ...I was skeptical in the beginning of how logging my food etc counting my calories could help me.. mostly doubting my own self control..but it really works. I added healthier choices and simply cut back on the amount going into my mouth..as a type one diabetic it has allowed me to cut waaaay back on my insulin and I am tr...

Doctor's Visit

Fri, 3 May 2013 14:02:30 EST

Today was my 6 month visit with my doctor. She was so excited at my progress over the last 6 months. I started SP in February 2013 with my weight at 185 or so. I was a borderline diabetic, I have a gluten sensitivity issue, high cholestorol, and high blood pressure, not to mention a fatty liver, and I'm only 48 yrs old.
I had my blood work done on Monday in time for todays visit to the doctor. All my numbers/levels had dropped into the normal range or even slightly below. My doctor was ...

toning up

Fri, 3 May 2013 13:26:32 EST

Had to start some place. After hearing the same people with the same old story, i have made a decision to take charge of my own life. I know that if I want something bad enough I am the only one that can change it. So it is time for me to take charge of my life.

Beginner's Brag!

Fri, 3 May 2013 10:36:46 EST

So I don't know how many times I've dedicated myself to losing weight. This I decided was my last attempt because why? I would try harder this time. This time I cut out sugary snacks and pop all together 3 days ago. I haven't done much exercising because my stomach is not ready for it yet. I just had a c-section about 5 weeks ago - so ontop of that you can imagine the house is busy with a new baby and a toddler to chase. I have seen my weight go from 225.0 to 222.2 this morning.

N...

Wooo! It's happening!

Fri, 3 May 2013 06:18:51 EST

I've lost my first 2 pounds of my journey! Seeing those scales go down is a great motivation!

Back on track!

Thu, 2 May 2013 22:07:52 EST

After being away for two weeks, one week to take care of my mother and one week of vacation, I am finally back on track eating right again. I was very active while I was away (even went to the gym with my sister a few times), but my eating was not good, and I gained a couple of pounds. I have now lost that weight and am feeling good again. 30

10 days straight!

Thu, 2 May 2013 22:07:40 EST

I can't believe this is already my 10th day straight of healthy eating and fitness. It has actually flown by and I feel wonderful!

A Little Further Each Day

Thu, 2 May 2013 18:24:32 EST

I have been walking every day with my daughter now that the nice weather is here. The walks are only 15 minutes long but each day we go a little further than we did the day before. Walking is excruciatingly painful for me as I've had 5 hip surgeries and they still aren't right. Plus I have very bad arthritis in my feet and am struggling with asthma. Walking for 15 minutes doesn't sound like much but to me it is a victory.

First 10km without stopping

Thu, 2 May 2013 18:05:39 EST

Just had to share that last night I ran my first 10kms with no breaks. I had to stop to re tie my shoe lace but that was 10 seconds and at around the 8km mark. First time ever I have gotten past the mental barrier.

Blood pressure normal without meds

Thu, 2 May 2013 12:08:52 EST

A few days ago I stopped taking my last BP med because my pressure was getting too low. So far it is staying at normal levels like 120/78 resting and going up appropriately with exercise. I have been on BP meds for 40 years. I will keep watching very closely but hope this trend will continue. Last month I was able to get off the insulin I take for tyoe 2 diabetes and my blood sugars have remained normal for several weeks now. I am anxious to see how my Dr reacts when I go in.

So happy I'm losing again!

Thu, 2 May 2013 10:45:55 EST

I started at about 172 in March 2012, and lost 41 pounds. This was after years of being up to 235 and finally losing to 185. Then I had a stroke and lost down to 135 in summer 2008. Stayed there for three years and then gained weight. Didn't stop it because I thought my lack of energy was due to such low weight. It must have been due to the stroke, because I found at 172 that I finally had more energy, but also more trouble with blood pressure and diabetes. When my weight is low, diabetes is ...

Size 0

Wed, 1 May 2013 23:10:58 EST

I bought my first size 0. I usually buy ones or twos since they're more comfortable. I felt that the one/two that I tried on didn't fit just right so I tried on a zero. It fit much better. I don't like size 0 because of all the bad press it gets. A size 0 on a short person isn't the same as one on a tall person. I'm normal weight for a person my height, the middle of the normal BMI range, not close to underweight. I look thin, but I'm not skinny.

down a size!

Wed, 1 May 2013 17:29:19 EST

Just shopped for new jeans and instead of as 18, had to buy 16's!! So happy...

Lost 6 pounds this week!

Wed, 1 May 2013 11:44:30 EST

Thanks to some great supplements, exercise, and coming off of a med, I have lost 6 pounds this week! Woo hoo!

So happy

Wed, 1 May 2013 11:19:57 EST

Lost 10 pounds this month well 2/10ths away! Lost a ton of inches. Clothes I haven't been able to wear for 2 years fit me so nice now! Also my BMI isn't in th obese level it is just overweight! So overal going great! So happy hoping another 10 pounds this month of May!! Need to keep great for swim suit season!!!!!

First day!

Wed, 1 May 2013 05:28:05 EST

Well, this is my first day of my new fitter, healthier lifestyle and I must say, it's not too shabby so far!

I woke up at 6.45am, it's now almost 10.30am. I've had weetabix and skimmed milk and a probiotic yogurt drink and I've walked 6000 steps already as today I decided to walk to town and back instead of getting the bus! Plus I went to do some food shopping and avoided all the cheap deals on chocolate, crisps and, my weakness, Irn Bru! I'm so proud of me lol.

Only 4 ...

First race!

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:32:38 EST

I did my first race over the weekend. It was amazing. 364

And today I finally got over 1,000 fitness minutes in a month! 311

Past half way

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:03:20 EST

Well, its been awhile since I posted here. Not because things were going bad, but actually the reverse. Well today it got even better! I hit the 75 pound mark today! Actually with losing 2 it was the 76 lbs mark. I am still sort of in shock that is has come off at an average of about 4.5 pounds per week. The hard work at the gym is paying off!

Good bye!

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:32:07 EST

I crossed the 200lb mark- I am officially 197lbs!

I really, truly, never want to see the 200's again!

Officially in my healthy weight range

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:24:32 EST

As of this week I'm finally back in my weight range. Now to start working my way towards the lower end of it! 244

79 pounds in 2 years :)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:14:27 EST

I took a picture of myself the other day and didn't recognize my face! I looked at old pictures and was floored. I still see the pudgy face when I look in the mirror. I can't believe its been 2 years and 79lbs. I am feeling REALLY good.

Getting back to the pool tomorrow

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:07:00 EST

Tomorrow, after quite a break from swimming, I will be getting back to the pool. For those who missed it, I've been VERY ill since New Year's and a month ago was told I still had 2-3 months of gradual recovery. I have been cleared for light exercise. Due to busy-ness, it's probably been 6 months since I've been in the pool.

Because I've been so sick, I am aiming for 1 length. If I manage 2, I will be ecstatic!

Didn't binge all week!

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:26:13 EST

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longest bike ride ever!

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:00:55 EST

Even though i woke up with a migraine his morning, i know how much exercise helps my pain. it was so nice out anyway to stay lock up so i decided to go for a bike ride. i have been looking forward to this all winter. I love the trails that run through out the city of Topeka. Today I decided to take the east route because it's the easiest and the shortest so I thought. I didn't realize how far it went ant I didn't go to the very end. I looked at my watch when i got home and realized two ...

lost 22lbs

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:06:24 EST

Hello :)

It feels great to see progress on the diet. Since March I've lost 22lbs. Walking and eating healthy. A long way to go, but good progress!

:) sunflowersmile

4 wk measurements!!!!

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:06:28 EST

Wahoo down by 14" overall yah,doing swim aerobics with and without instructor works!!!!! 515

Lost my first 10.

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:16:10 EST

2 weeks = 10 lbs. 224 I'm imagining the next 10 down where I can't wear the clothes I'm wearing now!

Trialthlon training progress

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:21:29 EST

This week I cycled 47 miles, ran 11 and swam 2 miles. Loving that spring has finally arrived and I can get out and enjoy the outdoors.

1 month + 1 week = 12.6 lbs

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:54:31 EST

I am just too excited, and I have to share - I have been working on losing weight, and as of last Saturday I decided to add Weight Watchers to my healthy living tools. In the last month and 1 week, I have lost 12.6 lbs and am still losing. Just wanted to show my excitement for my goal - whoohoo! I have been sticking very strictly to my diet and it has been showing off. My first goal is to get down to 280. I am 7.4 lbs away from my first goal. My first "off scale" goal is to get to the p...

weight

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:39:53 EST

Well even though I went over my calories last week I still lost 1 lb. Woo woo. I had coconut cream pie so good.

weight

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:36:28 EST

Well even though I went over my calories last week I still lost 1 lb. Woo woo. I had coconut cream pie so good.

The Come Back Kid

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:16:50 EST

I've had a week where I have not been very good about tracking food, exercising, and sticking to my overall program. I in years past, I would have just thrown in the towel and said "Well, I'll never be able to do it."

Well guess what? I CAN and WILL do it! I will make progress towards my goals TODAY!

WOOHOO!

own 2.6pound this week

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:07:22 EST

I've lost 9 pounds with Sparkpeople and 11 pounds before finding this website so I have now lost a combined total of 20 pounds! I have a long way to go but I need to lose 20 pounds before I lose 21 :)

Happy successes!

50 lbs

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:30:30 EST

I've now lost 50 of the 72 lbs for my weight loss goal. 41 of these lbs since I joined Spark People'. I doubt I would have progressed this well without the valuable info and discipline I have gotten from SP. Thanks to all involved!

33 lbs. and I can plank!

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:15:33 EST

I started in January at 228 lbs. My weight this morning is 195. I have lost 33 pounds.
I have more strength and energy as I go. The first time I tried to plank, I thought..."No way, jose!" I have tried it successfully on knees and then did a full plank for 20 seconds a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday, I asked my husband to time me. He gave me a challenge of 40 seconds. I went 50 seconds...and to be perfectly honest, quit before I was fully spent. I am feeling so motivated and excited abo...

23lbs down and 5" off my waist and hips!

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:13:08 EST

Can hardly believe it but I've lost 23lbs and a lot of body fat. My binging habits are almost gone and I'm eating healthier snacks and not buying unhealthy ones. It feels great, only now I need smaller sized pants! :)

Hit my first target bang on time!!

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:12:15 EST

So excited I hit my first target today, lost one stone nine pounds! Yay, yay yay!
Now heading to my next one, it gives you such a boost.
So keep going every one you can do it!!
Love Maxine x 494

Lost 2.5 pounds my first week!

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:18:09 EST

Woo hoo! I had a great time this week on sparkpeople AND I lost 2.5 pounds. I know that this is much higher than normal - it's my first week and you typically lose more in the first week. But it's a great start, and what's really wonderful is that I love using sparkpeople. It's so easy and I really enjoy using the tools. Looking forward to many more weeks on here to get to goal!

7 day streak!

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:54:21 EST

I finally managed to track EVERY SINGLE THING I eat for 7 days straight! My next goal: 10 days, and to go over NO MORE than 100kcals for the next 7 days.

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5LBS FINALLY BEING BROKE!

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:34:55 EST

I have been on a 5lb stay hold for almost 5 months now... I would just hang within these 5lbs and it was just driving me insane... but this one, no matter what I did, it would not budge...

That is when I found sparks....with the help of sparks I am NOW, finally able to get below this!

3lbs lost since joining sparks, 2 more lbs to go and then I know I will make it to goal!!! I want to loose another 30 to the finish line..... I am so excited I can not stand it..
It ...

Back in the 180's!

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:30:07 EST

I love it when I cross a ten's place :). I've been trying the Whole 9 approach (roughly paleo) and it seems to be working really well. 9 pounds down in 25 days. Woot!

It's official!!!! I lost 1.5kgs!!!!

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:19:27 EST

The doctor came to the dialysis center yesterday and he decreased my dry weight (the weigh we should achieve after dialysis) from 57 kgs to 55.5 kgs!!!

And this if after a plateau of nearly 4 years!!!! YEAH!!!!! I'm FINALLY losing again!!!!!

lost the first 5 lbs.

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:58:38 EST

small victories add up over time. 244

Stayed the course

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:45:38 EST

Ok so I gained some weight last week after working out hard and not eating so great, but today the scales say I am back to my former weight, I have lost many inches 6 inches from my chest!, and cut back on the excessive amounts of salt I was eating. I am really following a healthy eating plan. Thanks Sparkpeople for motivation and weight loss strategies and diet help. Thanks to all of you for continuing to post messages and I feel better than I have in 15+ years. Thanks also for helping ...

First week back on sparks.

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:17:18 EST

Yeah!! it's my weigh in day!! I lost 2 pounds my first week!!

Levelled up!

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:50:42 EST

I reached level 7 in spark points. I know it's silly, but earning points makes it more fun for me to keep up with my tracking.

Used the Nutrition tracker

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:07:13 EST

I've been putting this off ,because it was so time consuming & my day is full already. I've tried to fit the Spark Coach & having contact with a Spark Friend into my day & that's difficult.
However, w/some community support & tips I've tracked & realize I was consuming many more calories than I thought . Probably 2200-3000 daily.Even with eating better I'm still not in my range so that's a big eye opener & a WOO HOO for taking the time to initiate that in my life.

No sleep disorder, just a cat

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:21:47 EST

My cat comes in the middle of the night and purrs while kneading on my pillow before settling down to sleep on my pillow. It's adorable, but he does it at least twice a night. I usually wake up exhausted, and on the worst days, I am completely non-functional.

Last night finally remembered to lock him out of our room. He woke us up with meows and pawing at our door at 3 am and 5 am, and then when I made a tiny noise at 6 am he ran to the door and meowed again, but wow what a diff...

Lost 10 pounds just by increasing walking

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:12:31 EST

Not me, but my former's roommate's success story.

We have a facebook group where we all try to walk 70 miles in 1 month. My former roommate, who describes herself as "well into the obese category" started walking more and bought a pedometer, and lost 10 pounds in 7 weeks without consciously changing her diet. She doesn't take special walks, but started walking an extra 1-2.5 miles per day, such as walking for errands that she would otherwise take the subway for, or taking more w...

No weight change

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:43:31 EST

So, there is no obvious weight change on the scale today but, the visual diffference is obvious, especially in the upper body. Upped my weight limit ....my arms are not happy this morning!

Down 10lbs!

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:01:49 EST

I'm down 10 lbs from my starting weight. This is the first time I've stuck w my healthy living long enough to see such results. Usually I get lazy after just a few weeks. I'm so excited that the work is showing results! I'm also feeling better overall (have dealt w some crazy health issues this year), and I have more and more endurance! It all keeps getting better.

Thanks all you SparkPeople for encouraging and motivating me! :-D

Good bye 180s

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:15:06 EST

I am finally not in the 180s! Haven't been this low since high school!!!!#

Worked out twice today!

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:17:58 EST

The first time was for 15 minutes and the second was for 10. :) I did my very best and broke a sweat both times-- In fact, even moreso in the 10 minutes one later tonight. Praise God, lol.

:) It may not be much to some, but it's a lot to me. I'm so happy.

First 5k race ever!

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:16:05 EST

I never thought I'd get into running, but yesterday two of my best friends and I ran/walked our first 5k! I pushed myself harder than I thought I could, and I'm so proud of my progress.

This 5k was a zombie run, where people dress as zombies and chase you, so it really got the adrenaline going!! So much fun.

Now I'm ready to do another--zombies or no zombies, I want to get back out there again. I've been doing the couch to 5k training program, and the day I can run the w...

Finished Couch-to-5k training today!

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:29:04 EST

I ran 3.92 miles today without stopping! The goal was 5k (about 3.1 miles). I've been using the Zombie 5k app on my iphone to train. I started in mid-February with running intervals of only 15 seconds! Even in the third week of training, I was only up to running a minute to two minutes without walking. Today I ran for 51 minutes straight! (I am very slow...but I did it!) 364

This is an especially huge victory for me because I have arthritis in both feet. I've tried to ge...

Tried a new workout video today

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:57:33 EST

Today I tried the Canyon Ranch sculpting video. I could do about half the video, which felt good because I haven't exercised in weeks.

Hooray for getting back to a daily workout routine! 334

Small but it is the first success of many!!

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:31:57 EST

I am happy this week I lost my first 5lbs. LOL I know not much but for me it was like a god send. I was 304 so this official got me out of the 300's. That was awesome for me. I had never been that heavy and coming to grips with that was very hard. I feel better now that I am back in the 200's, but am looking forward to the 100's. Thanks for letting me share my very small success. 334

30 pounds and 5 dress sizes!!!

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:23:15 EST

Since Jan 4th I have went from 183 to 153. Went from a size 22 dress to a size a size 12!!!

Anniversary

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:16:39 EST

Five years ago on Friday She(WMBO) kicked me out the door and sent me to Weight Watcher. I was sure it wouldn't work.

I was wrong. I lost 90 pounds and became a runner.

Starting over!

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:51:13 EST

So the last few months have been really nuts in my life, and sadly I have put back on A LOT of weight. Today I made the choice that I needed to take care of me. I take care of everyone else and put myself on the back burner and that's how I ended up where I am now. So, my husband and me sat down and planned out our dinners for the week and today I am right on with my calories today and I mowed the yard for 90 minutes which burned a lot of calories. I am really proud of myself and I am excited...

Milestone today! Woot!

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:57:24 EST

Tomorrow is my official weigh in but I check in almost every day and today, I'm so excited about the milestone I have achieved. My ticker doesn't show this but as of this morning, I am down 100 lbs from my highest ever non-pregnant weight. I can't believe it!

1/4th of the way to my goal!

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:22:04 EST

I am SO EXCITED!

This weeks weigh/tape in yielded these results:

2 lbs down!
.5 inch gone from my waist!

annnnd

I'm now 1/4th of the way to my end goal! I'm so happy! I've been working really hard for these results! It is nice to report back with a taping AND weighing success!

:D

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:47:28 EST

other great moment. I didn't really want to push play but I did it!!! I also haven't had 1 cig today.So proud WAHOO

Kicking Diabetes to the Curb ... !

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:39:21 EST

I'm kicking my diabetes to the curb ...My tests came in very good!

This is after the first 3 months of being a diagnosed diabetic ...

I now have HgA1C at 6.5, down from 8.3 from 3 months ago ...
Fasting a.m. blood glucose is now 107, down from a whopping 195 .. same time frame ...

My dose of generic Lipitor is now halved back to 10 mg; and my dose 850 mg of Metformin 2x a day does not increase

The numbers show diabetes in remission ... !
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Extra Extra!

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:32:14 EST

Hi Everyone,
I have good news! I lost 5 lbs this morning & I am now out of the 300's! I have now lost 16 lbs since January! I know that might not be a lot to others but it is to me! I also have some more good news I also stayed Committed to Working Out an hour 6 Days a Week for my 2nd Week in a Row! Whoo Hoo! I'm soo proud and I've been working really hard! And I'm also still Eating Really Healthy! So just wanted to share my news & have a great night now
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First weigh in

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:51:43 EST
So It's been almost two weeks. I started eating better on 4/8 and tried as hard as I could to make the right choices every day. I also tried to make sure I had my 8 cups of water each day. I lost some momentum at the end of the two weeks, not drinking as much water as I should and making a couple of small bad decisions but overall I'm very happy with the choices I made this last 12 days. I'm definitely not letting a couple bad choices ruin the successes I've had. After all, I quit fast food c...

Winter 5% Challenge

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:18:17 EST
Congratulations to everyone who finished the 5% challenge! You are all amazing!!!

4 Dress Sizes

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:12:26 EST
I never really imagined that I would lose enough weight to be down 4 dress sizes. 224 I stopped shopping and refused to buy anything that wasn't absolutely necessary like under garments until i lost weight. Now although i am a little more than half way to goal, i HAVE to buy some things! 104 I realized especially for my dress clothes, NOTHING fits. 244 I am shocked. Although my clothes were getting bigger, I still see the same person. it wasn't until ...

Level 9 here I come.

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:49:50 EST
I have been doing great lately. I am happy to say that this post puts me at exactly 7,000 SparkPoints and I am now advancing to level 9.
Yay!

103 lbs down! And Still LOSING!

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:35:17 EST
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I am here to share my story.
I was 21 years old and 274 lbs!
I was dying, everyday while raising a beautiful 8 month old little boy.

It took someone really close to me to say, Where is Deja?
I looked in the mirror and said, enough is enough.
I was ready for a change.

No more pain, physical stress, and bouts of depression.
JUST CHANGE.

Here I stand still losing,
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Reached a personal milestone!!!

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:58:31 EST
Woke up today and I finally weigh 129, toned and muscular!!! It's been years since that number has been on the scale!!! 334 248 182

1 small step is a giant leap for me

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:58:03 EST
Usually at this point when I mess up something or eat badly or I don't want to work out I give up or start all over from the beginning punishing myself. Not this time!! Nope not me! Today I have completed my first week of p90x and am still going strong!! I feel so good. I am so proud of myself!!

Lost 1 lb

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:03:05 EST
I'm on a roll!

With this post

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:18:39 EST
I have earned 80,000 Sparkpoints! Last night I did a radio interview with Lily and Karen on Spark Radio. Lovely ladies, very sweet and supportive.

Keep Sparking, folks!!

Went to the gym dispite my brain saying no!

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:27:17 EST
I had to fight my brain all day as it just did not want to get moving and get to the gym. Yesterday was such a long day. Drove nearly 400 miles for work, getting up at 03:30, then taught an all day class. I truely enjoy my job. It's a work out all by itself.

Today I had a bit of jet lag so to speak and had no energy to get moving. All day long my brain kept saying, no, don't go! At 21:30 I decided I just couldn't skip and went. Did HIIT on the treadmill for an hour! I'm bushed..b...

a mental health woohoo!

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:02:55 EST
things have been tough dealing with mom getting older.
today, something actually went well, way better than expected and she got a walker/rollator delivered today. i didnt even need to be there. i needed the break. whew!

Week 25

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:28:35 EST
I have now been on track with fitness and nutrition tracking for 25 weeks and in that time lost 30 lbs. This is getting on for my longest streak so far with only the occassional fall by the wayside. 334

I made healthy choices at the buffet!

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:58:21 EST
I'm so proud of myself. Hubby and I went to a buffet yest for lunch and I FILLED up on salad! Im so proud! I didn't touch the spaghetti. I had NO taco shells nor tortilla chips. I ate three bites of a truly delicious dessert.
I just had to share. Thank you!

9 weeks till i get MARRIED with 11lbs to go!!!!

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:41:21 EST
Just 9 weeks with 11 lbs to go.

So excited for my wedding day :-) and just 11lbs to lose.

Come on Jessica!!!!!!

I'm on a roll!!

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:53:25 EST
I am on day 5 of my p90x journey and I am still growing strong! I have not had the feeling of not wanting to today instead I keep looking forward to the next day!! I am very happy abou this considering I don't ever make it very far. I get to a week and a half and stop and by this time don't want to keep going. Wahoo for me!

6 month Dr.'s Exam !!!

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:57:55 EST
I went to the Dr.'s on Monday and th( I think a Woo-Hoo. since October my cholesterol dropped 80 pts. & triglyceride dropped 78 pts. I've lost a total of 59 lbs. since dieting & exercising since April 3, 2012 with 24 in. lost. I am 72 1/2 yrs. old had 2 heart attack's, so I think this is aWoo-Hoo for me. An without Sparkpeople support & motivation I couldn't have done it. Thank You All. 252 . God Bless You All & have a good day, I know I will.
For we can all do this !!!!

Within Calorie Range

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:24:39 EST
244 This is my 3rd day in a row within calorie range!

Finally started #1

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:06:38 EST
Now that I have finally lost the weight (71 lb!!), I have finally started the "Couch Potato to 5K" training program this morning. It wasn't fun, but I did it anyway. Wish me luck:)

Such a small "success" but cool

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:02:09 EST
Just had a giant salad with tomatoes, spring greens, tuna with a touch of mayo,and 1 tbsp dressing; strawberries with a tiny sprinkle of sugar, and non-fat plain greek yogurt. And man am I STUFFED! How I'm so full is beyond me, but I am, and happy about it! Doesn't take long for your stomach/appetite to shrink, does it?

Today is my 50th birthday

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:26:24 EST
and I'm celebrating in the best shape of my life. I have been lighter but I am at my lowest body fat percentage (23%) in my life and can do more than I ever thought possible since I added running and more recently swimming to my routine. I hope to do my first triathlon this if I can nail the swimming, which I am focusing on now. If not, next year for sure.

I am a certified personal trainer as of November and teaching my first boot camp class tonight at the YMCA. What a way to celeb...

44 lbs gone forever pic!

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:27:59 EST
photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/2/1/l21
32484352.jpg Six months and 44 lbs ago. Still have a ways to go. I am 5'9" and 235lbs

I.AM.BACK

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:54:22 EST
Very happy to say (to myself and everyone else), that I've made a re-commitment to SparkPeople this week. I've rehashed my goals, I'm using the tracker and wheel. I've even downloaded the tracker-app so that my food choices are always nearby.

Actually, very happy to have found the app. One big problem for me is the 'spur of the moment' eating. Having the app means that I am never alone when temptation appears.

Anyway, I've just departed a 'slimming club' because wh...

Down 65 - 60 to go!

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:09:24 EST
As of this morning, I am minus 65 pounds!! I'm a little over half way there and will soon be entering wonderland!! Woo Hoo!!!

Woo Hoo

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:48:03 EST
I said No....when my hubby asked did i want some candy ....any other time i would of said YES ....BUT I PASS ....

3 month anniversary

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:03:11 EST
I am so excited to see how far I have come in the last 3 months. I have lost 25 pounds, 4 inches in the waist and 2 inches in the hips. But the best thing is how much I have grown I feel that the program here is just great and has helped me to accept myself for who I am today, It is alright to want to change yourself for the better, but I have to realize that if I stumble or if I fall, it is all alright. I just need to keep my focus!

First Weigh In

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:47:45 EST
DOWN 6! I know the first week is a lot and it will be less next time but still a great feeling!

I Love Being a Loser!!

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:42:16 EST
Success feels great. -50 is so close. I'm almost 1/2 way to goal!!! 252

l released 50 lbs!

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:10:59 EST
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Exercise Streak

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:36:10 EST
Today I finished my fifth week of P90X without missing a single workout! I have a backup plan for exercise when I don't have time, but I haven't had to use the backup plan yet!

Loving this feeling

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:00:56 EST
I have been working out 2 hrs a day 6 days a week for 2 weeks. I haven't lost a ton of weight but i have lost inches. I feel better, sleep better have a ton of energy to play with my 2 kids. Im loving it. Wish the weight would come off faster but loving it so far!!!!!! So thankful I'm doing this so worth it!!

Great 2 weeks

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:44:09 EST
I had a great 2 weeks of success all around; I ate really well (i'm doing a short term no-sugar-simple-carbs thing), i walked 3.5 miles 12 out of 14 days, have been taking all my supplements, sleeping better, and I've been feeling great. But I was wondering if it was noticeable, to me or anyone else. Today someone asked if i lost weight, someone else said i looked great in my jeans... Even the knowledge of doing the right thing for my health and also FEELING better, it's always so powerful to...

learning

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:29:48 EST
learning that i can have things in moderation. so long as i continue to do the right things most of the time.

Week 6! Way ahead of my 3 month goal!

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:01:49 EST
I set a goal of 10KG weight loss for 3 months (22 pounds).. almost at week 6 and already have lost 22 pounds.. currently at a 21 pound weight loss!

Started this journey at 34.5 BMI, now at 31.7!! Almost out of obese! First goal done in 1 month and a half! Yahoo!

I ate more last week than the last 3 months

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:41:42 EST
And I lost more weight! I've averaged 1.1 lbs weight loss a week, running and exercising at least 5 times a week, but this last week I ate more and exercised less, and lost 3 lbs? what gives? certainly something I don't want to do all the time, but I'm thrilled and mortified at the same time. I actually was eating so badly that i feel bloated and didn't even want to step on the scale to see how much i'd gained. Do I want to feel dissapointed when I get back on the scale in three days and...

First five pounds GONE!!!

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:16:50 EST
I just stepped on the scale and saw that I have lost the first five pounds which means I am half way to the ten pounds I wanted to loose this month and I still have over half the month to make it to my first small goal.

Big step for me!

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:16:18 EST
I just weighed myself and I am down 12 lbs. that puts me at 288. While still very overweight I havent been below 298-300 in years. Im so proud of myself and I want to share. 224

Woo-Hoo...I'm still here!

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:37:00 EST
Still Sparking...been a year and 2 months and I am almost at goal!

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now i know i can

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:34:41 EST
i was really overwhelmed, but, i had to do it....

success!

i lowered my A1C from 8.1 to 7.3!!

hard work, fear, and determination... and consistency.

Lost Weight My First Week Back on the Wagon

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:19:28 EST
I just started back a week ago. In the past, I've found that I generally don't lose any weight the first couple weeks. It's like my body takes a little time to figure out what's going on.

Anyway, I wasn't going to weigh in this morning since I've only been back on track for a week, but something told me to do it anyway. I lost 2.2 lbs!

This Is Def A Whoo Hoo Moment For Me! :)

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:42:15 EST
Hi Everyone,
Hope everyone is well and enjoying the day well night now LOL! Anyways I went to my Gym this afternoon and went to my 45 minute Exercise Class! After the class ended everyone was leaving and somebody said aren't you leaving too and I said Nope I gotta do more so I can reach 60 minutes of Exercise! Omg the Jaws just dropped and one of the girls said we just did 160 Squats for 4 rounds, 30 Jumping Jacks for 4 rounds, & much more & you are gonna Exercise more! I smiled at the ...

I've lost two pant sizes!

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:12:40 EST
Hi there --

I am in a size 22 pant in everything and the brand I usually buy because they are shaped bigger I am in a size 20. Yeah! I cannot believe it. Total weight 285.4 and coming down. I've lost 14.4 pounds since Feb 14th. Thanks for all of your support and I am happy for all of your celebrations as well. This message board keeps me going when I've had a bad day or made an unhealthy choice. Thanks!