SparkPeople DONE Being The Fat GIRL! Team Messageboard

Looking for weight-loss buddy

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:42:05 EST

Hi!
My name Peggy or redheadgurl. I am looking for a weight loss buddy. Since being diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder I gained 150 lbs. I am now trying to lose the weight. I almost always write back. At one point I had 3 pen-pals.So, I know how it is to have a writing pal. I'd like someone who I can talk to about my ups and downs with with loss. It can be pretty hard especially in a world that's thin-centric .Well, I hope to get some responses!

Strategies for a Healthy Memorial Day Weekend

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:11:54 EST

Hey ladies! What are your strategies for keeping up with your goals over this weekend? I'll share mine but I would love to hear more ideas!

We're going out to a friend's ranch for the weekend. We'll be camping out and cooking out! We'll be eating salads, grilled meats, grilled vegetables and sandwiches! I got whole wheat pita for my sandwiches which should be good! My main challenge will be staying reasonable with the alcohol. I will be drinking this weekend but I don't want...

So Surreal...but it is Real.

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:04:04 EST

I wasn't sure I was going to say anything at first,but my mother is going to die.As of now she's being cared for with hospice.

Mother is not in pain, she is fully conscious but very weak. 3 weeks ago she went into the hospital with pneumonia that took a huge amount of time to battle. It weakened her heart & now she has congestive heart failure & lots of fluid in her lungs.

My mother is shouting distance of being a century old & a great-great-great grandmother. I just g...

Banished to the Women's Dept

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:57:15 EST

I just wanted to vent a frustration. It's always bothered me that in some department stores, the Women's department is always banished in a far away place. It is usually nowhere near the other women's clothes, like Misses, etc. Yesterday I was in Macy's and was so annoyed because in a lot of tops I can wear XL in misses. I also wear bras, lingerie and PJs/Loungewear in misses. I have a larger lower half so need to go either 0X or 1X in bottoms and dresses. I had to go up TWO floors and ...

What do you do with marinara sauce?

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:15:48 EST

Other than the obvious things, like serving it over pasta or putting it into lasagne.

I am not Italian, but I grew up around family friends who owned a Sicilian restaurant. My marinara is GOOD. It's also one of the few things that I make that my SO really likes. I am a very good cook, but we come from such different food cultures (I make a lot of pescatarian Italian, Spanish and South American foods; he is Mexican and only likes red meat and HOT HOT HOT pepper sauces) that he ...

Greetings!

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:42:02 EST

Howdy,

My name is Tia and I am new to the team. I created my profile awhile back but let it pretty much die. Now I am back and taking action. I have 135lbs to loose (an entire person..oi vey). I figure there is no better time to start then the present.

A little about me, I am a 30yo student and medical professional. Meaning I don't have much time after going to college full time and working full time. I tend to spend whatever moments I have with my family and sadly have ...

Newbie here :)

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:14:51 EST

Hi everyone! My name is Valerie and I am so DONE with being the fat girl! I'm really shy and am trying to break out of my shell...hence the other reason I am here.

Most Requested

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:50:06 EST

We all have that one item or two that people always request that we make for the family reunion or the work potluck dinner. What is YOUR most requested item?

Mine is Pasta Salad, chocolate peanut butter filled cupcakes with peanut butter icing and peanut butter fudge.

Please share done girls!!

Getting Started Troubles

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:02:26 EST

am signed up for two 5ks this summer. Do you think I've even started training for this? No. I dread getting started. I know that last summer, I started and I felt AMAZING after...I know that running makes me feel good - but I hate the initial start and let my excuses get in the way. I'm referring to this as excuses because I don't know what it is - how do I get passed all this:

*When I run, I'm going to be a jiggling machine - I mean I'd much not be jiggly - and I know that running...

DONE is the perfect way to describe it...

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:05:24 EST

Hey there! I'm Bri! I've always been the heaviest in my group of friends - I lost about 50lbs when I was 20, but depression and anxiety made me gain it back almost three times over. I broke down and cried when I saw the scale back in February. That was when I joined SparkPeople. However, my moment didn't come until later when I found myself huffing and absolutely drained by a trip to the park with one of my kiddos [I'm a nanny/teacher].

This isn't the life I want to lead - I'm ...

Thank you!

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:10:57 EST

Hey my beautiful DONE Girls, I just wanted to stop by and say thank you too all of you for stopping by my sparkpage and wishing me a happy birthday and for the goodies you gave me! It totally made my day, for this birthday was a tough one, but you guys helped me through it. I haven't been all that active on the site, I usually just tend to log my food, goals, and fitness and log out, so you kind of a bit translucent to the DONE world! But receiving all those warm messages really made my day, ...

Newbie

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:32:32 EST

Hello, I'm still pretty new to SP and looking to make some sparkfriends to help keep me accountable. I am 27 and just gave birth by cesarean to my second daughter 7 weeks ago. Then last week when I was finally going to be given the green light to begin exercising I had to have surgery again...so now I have to wait another couple of weeks before beginning to exercise. But I have been trying to eat healthier. I really want to get this weight off so not only will I be a good role model for my da...

I have a (possibly) personal question...

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:41:44 EST

Okay, so maybe it's not terribly personal, but some people might consider it to be. I'm in need of some clothing help! Specifically, bras.

Unfortunately, I'm at a weight right now where I can't wear "normal" sizes. I tried Lane Bryant and was happy for about three months, and now I'm miserable. I actually had someone who worked at LB help me/measure me and yet the bras fit terribly. The strap is so tight (and has never stretched out), it actually digs into me and at the end of the ...

No Brownie in the world...

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:33:57 EST

Could fix this.

Darn it.

I've gained weight.

only 3 lbs. But... today is supposed to be the day I begin "maintenance" for the summer. To learn to be the weight I am and be okay with it, through the hardest season... where everyone sees your skin.

But, I decided I needed to weigh in, despite the dread I was feeling. And now, I want to curl up in a ball with a bottle of wine and a pan of brownies... even though I know that is what got me here in ...

Back to SP after baby number 3

Thu, 9 May 2013 10:03:23 EST

Hi, I've been away from SP for a while and had two babies since I lost 60 lbs in 2007. Now I am back with around 30 lbs to loose. All the teams I used to post on are completely dead and I remembered that Done Girls used to be a really active team. I hope you girls are still around and active on this team. Look forward to seeing you on the boards.

Weighted Hula Hoops

Thu, 9 May 2013 09:29:40 EST

Hi Team!

I was wanting to purchase a weight hula hoop. I used to love the one at curves, but have no idea what I should get. I found one that was 4 pounds for people weighing 100-200 lbs. I found another 5 pounds for people weighing a tad more. I would like to keep the hoop after I lose weight of course to continue using it. Is there a way to know which I should purchase? Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Melanie

Ambercrombie & Fitch

Thu, 9 May 2013 08:35:25 EST

I've never liked this company. Their clothes are atrocious. My urban students say it's rich/middle class kids trying to look poor... Don't know if you all saw this:

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n
ews/not-available-in-xl-abercrombie--f
itch-ceo-mike-jeffries-accused-of-only
-wanting-thin-and-beautiful-people-8608022.html

Fun Facts

Sun, 5 May 2013 01:23:35 EST

I know we have the introduction threads but I see all of you but I'd love to learn a little bit more about my fellow Done girls.

Name: Diane

What was your Done moment:
On a two month trip to Spain, I dealt with major pain and tiredness keeping up with my friends.

What's changed since you joined SP:
I've learned I don't have to be perfect. I can screw up and just get back on track.

Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption

Favor...

Any GA done girls want to meet up?

Fri, 3 May 2013 10:57:48 EST

I live in GA and I would love to meet some of the fellow sparker's that are DONE being the FAT girl like myself. I am 235 at the moment and I can not wait to break out of this shell and emerge a amazing smaller version of myself.
I live in Roswell,GA and I am looking to meet anyone that is in the area around a 75 mile range.
I think that having friends with common out looks and goals is a huge factor in the weight loss journey and would love to meet some people that are on the same...

What's harder - eating right or working out?

Thu, 2 May 2013 22:18:50 EST

For me, it's harder to eat right. I really like working out, and I also reeeeally like food!

Just a Reminder

Wed, 1 May 2013 17:29:04 EST

Just like to remind everyone I can not access any notes that are sent with goodies.

Kickbox Cardio

Wed, 1 May 2013 12:07:19 EST

Have any of you DONE GIRLS done this? Is it fun? I'm going to try it tonight and want to see what I'm getting myself into. HA!

Totally screwed up

Wed, 1 May 2013 11:38:45 EST

I completely overdid it.

5 min of climbing 4 flights of stairs on repeat after months and months with no activity has completely thrown my thighs into panic mode.

I can barely walk.

Any ideas on how to best over come this?

Purposeful Positivity - Life Is Meant to be Good

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:13:24 EST

I started a Sparkteam to help me and anyone else interested in staying more positive. If it sounds like a team you might like to join please click on the link in my signature.

Thanks,

Amber

MIA

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:06:14 EST

Hey Done Girls, sorry I just kinda disappeared. I found out about a month ago I am expecting baby #4! So I have moved over to the babyfit, but I will be back once this little one is hatched and get right back on the Done girl train! 213

Green Coffee Bean Extract

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:51:25 EST

Hi All! I was wondering if anyone has heard or has taken Green Coffe Bean Extract? And if so, what have you thought? Did it work?

A little late but

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:21:38 EST

Thank you everyone for birthday wishes. Every year it always brings a smile to my face :):)

Here to get the job DONE!

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:11:22 EST

I wanted to introduce myself to you all and say Hi! This group looks very busy and active and I'm very excited to join. I'm new to spark people and look forward to accomplishing my goals. I have a lot of weight to lose as well as creating a new lifestyle. I cant wait to get started!!!

Idea anyone?

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:29:00 EST

I have been doing the 28 day boot camp challenge - unfortunately i need to travel on work right now and that means i need to do the toning videos in the hotel gym 4 days a week. They need dumbbells which are too heavy to carry around - plus I'm not lying down on the floor in a hotel room!! So here's my challenge - how do I manage to watch the video when I'm in the gym? I've been managing with a combination of headpohnes and convoluted poses - but it really affects form. Plus I look ridiculous...

An achievement!

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:48:50 EST

I don't know where I should post this or if I should blog it. In our 8 week challenge group on Facebook we have a squat calendar. Tonight was 100 squats. I usually can't push myself past 60-65 but tonight I did the 100! My calves had an icy hot burn afterwards but I have not been able to do 100 since I was a teenager! It's a small but needed victory and I am so proud of myself! Once the feelings returned of wanting to sit down I just started counting aloud and saying 'ow' afterwards and kept ...

Jiggly, Wiggly Belly Dancer?

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:55:30 EST

Okay, so I love belly dancing. I think it's a beautiful expression of the loveliness, grace, and strength of the feminine form. (Did you know it originated as a religious dance performed by women FOR women. Men weren't allowed to watch!) I have been doing belly dancing workouts at home off and on (mostly off!) for almost a decade, and always wished there was a group or classes nearby.

We just moved, and I took my kids to the Kite and Bike festival at a local park today, and guess w...

Getting passed the excuses

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:25:28 EST

I am the queen of excuses and have a long to do list that I'm not motivated to do. When I'm not in the loop/on the band wagon/in an exercise routine, I add exercise to my to do list. That is always the first to get skipped.

When I was cleaning, I found a journal from when I was in college. The first entry was from April 2000 - "I'm fat, I'm making bad choices, I'm worthless, etc." The second entry was from Feb 2001 - "I've started exercising, watching what I eat and I've...

Fat vs. low/non-fat : Friend or foe?

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:09:30 EST

After completing my first week as a (return) member of Spark People, I decided to analyze my food intake. I am typically under on my protein, way under on carbs, on point for calories, and fiber. However, I always meet and even exceed my fat gram quota. When I exceed it - it hasn't been by a ton (2-10 grams), however, I feel like in order to lose weight, I better get a grip; especially in that area.

I'm stumped though as through the years, I've experienced all sorts of fat fads ...

Warm Beverages... COFFEE!

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:34:42 EST

I love my warm beverages. I drink hot tea often, hot chocolate on occassion, but i LOVE my coffee. A cup in the morning makes me feel like my day has officially started. It's something I'm drinking less of these days, but crave every single day! Pre-weight-loss-mode I would drink cup after cup... I'm sure it's half the reason I'm the weight I am. Anyhow, to balance my calories and my carb intake I have pretty much cut out my coffee. I know coffee is hardly any calories, but I take my coffee "...

Heeeelllllooo!!

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:30:00 EST

Hello everyone!
Another newbie here! i'm loving the sound of this group! everyone seems so nice and chatty! Will be great having that extra support! Its sooo tough sticking to loosing weight isnt it?!
Nice to know there are others out there in the same boat!! xx

This positive attitude thing is really working!

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:51:29 EST

Just wanted to check in and see how all of you lovely ladies are doing!

This week wasn't as great as my first, but I still ate well, just not enough, been in a ton of pain which makes me not even want to get out of bed. Not giving up and just starting fresh tomorrow, heading to the gym for a gentle workout due to this pain, but hey, gentle workouts are better than no workouts!

Hope everyone is doing great and having pain free weeks!

I do have a question ...

Hello!!!

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:50:42 EST

Hi everyone! I'm new....again. This is my second time on SP and second time being a done girl. I had some success the first time and after having a baby I'm back! I remember this team being a great support system and I'm looking forward to jumping back in! I'm always looking for buddies on this journey. It helps! Have a great day ladies!

How long did it take you to start losing weight?

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:50:29 EST

Just wondering how long it took people to start losing weight? I am beyond frustrated! I have been working out (doing an HIIT 'bootcamp' style class) 3-4 days a week and eating 90% clean (and basically no wheat/gluten) for almost two months now. And have lost nothing.

Yes, I know not to follow the scale, but my clothes aren't loose and I don't feel any different. I'm just really frustrated that nothing has changed. I can be eating frozen pizza and watching tv all night at thi...

I'm back and ready to get back to it!

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:21:18 EST

Hey Done Girls! I joined SP and the Done Girls last February and had great success! 20 lbs in two-ish months! Then I found out I was pregnant and had to put my journey of losing weight on hold. I did great with my pregnancy. Only gained 25 lbs so I am pretty much exactly where I started now. My little girl is 3 months old and watching her grow so quickly is all the motivation I need to get back to this! I've started logging my nutrition again and I just ordered a new pair of running shoes to ...

STARTING OVER WITH LIFE

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:24:24 EST

drove 3 hours and went to court today,dropped all the charges today after 4 months,had hopes of being able to return home and see my cats,after court we talked for a few minutes and i asked and he jumped out of my car and ran off to get drugs,leaving me to drive back 3 hours and Never got to see my cats,i feel like such a fool and my heart is so broken,

I'm back and ready to be rid of my bad habits!!

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:16:35 EST

Hello everyone,

My name is Melanie, I'm 35 with a hubby, 3 kids, and am currently in college. My weight has yo yo'ed my entire life. Like many here it is a constant struggle and battle. I must confess, I am an emotional eater... especially when I am depressed. I have been on Spark before but this is the first time in this group. I hope to meet new people and find a good support group : )

I'm not new.

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:35:33 EST

Well, I'm not new in the sense that I have posted here before.

But you know what? Hi. I'm Jess, and I'm a new person as of today. Tomorrow I start my detox, and Monday I begin my first delving into the DDP Yoga program as well as eating as healthy as absolutely possible for me. So essentially, I am a new me.
The furthest I've ever gotten with a program is 16 days into the 30 Day Shred...last year. I'm through. I keep yo-yo-ing between 218 and 230. I began my journey last July...

Lady Time

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:39:20 EST

How do you girls deal with it? I eat crazily the week before LT, pretty much every month. Even though I know I shouldn't be physically hungry, I AM! For anything and everything. It's to the point where I'm like "Yum, those post-it notes look good." 246

I usually end up just giving into it somewhat, and always kick butt the next week. But feel like there should be better ways! Do you have any tips/tricks that work for you?

How do YOU motivate?

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:34:19 EST

So I found out that I was doing things a bit wrong with my workout plans so I had to switch it up. After the switch up I realized once again how daunting it is. I need motivation and I am sure others need it too. How do YOU motivate yourself or someone else? My apartment is a dark and gloomy place despite having a soon-to-be 4 year old running amuk (Amuk is Malaysian and while I am not Malaysian I think it looks better spelled as it sounds LOL!)? Was thinking of posters with motivational quot...

Non scale victory

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:58:02 EST

So this may sound a tad ridiculous but ever since college maybe even high school I remember looking at the Victoria Secret catalog and wishing I could fit in their clothes.

Not ever the ridiculously tiny bikini's but just their normal stuff.

Well OMG i can now. Nothing extreme or anything but I needed now undies since most of mine were too big and I was shocked to learn I can wear their size L panties, I also got and XL sweater and shirt (the girls are thankfully stil...

Cravings

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 20:39:26 EST

I read an article somewhere lamenting how "people don't crave apples or healthy food like that, the crave sugar and fat and sodium." Obviously this was a personal observation not a scientific article, and I disagree wholeheartedly. I regularly crave
Fresh raw mushrooms (they are like pringles, I can't eat just one)
Fruit (ok sort of a sugar thing but sometimes I just need a freakin pear)
Fish (I hated it growing up but in the last couple years I occasionally get an urge to try...

Guess What!

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:32:27 EST

Ladies, ladies, ladies, it's WORKING! This eating more healthy is doing it's thing! Sure I tossed in a Leslie Sansone video for Walking Away the Pounds, but the fact I haven't cheated and have had zero sodas for over a week helps, too! Check out my blog!!! :D I've reached the 230's! I've not weighed in the 230's since college!! :D YAY!

Quinoa

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 23:52:04 EST

I tried Quinoa for the first time yesterday and I must admit, I don't like it. Does anyone have any suggestions of how to spice it up so that it is more enjoyable? (I am trying to get high protein, but am sick of chicken and fish and Quinoa is high protein).

Thanks!

FOOOOOOO DDDD!!!!

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:02:01 EST

Alrighty...
I'm a stay at home mom and my food is super easy and I'm able to stay healthy and keep my nutrition on track.
But, my hubby works on the road. And so, his front seat is filled with fast food bags. And his weight is crreeeeepppiiinnngggg up. (Remarkably slowly for as much junk as he eats). We've talked and talked and he wants to eat healthier, but food has to be kept in his car or messenger bag to go from client to client. We both are just STUMPED on healthy foods fo...

Headaches?

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:39:51 EST

Weird question... but do any of you get headaches when you start to cut back on your calories? I've noticed that I get pretty severe ones toward the end of the day when I don't eat a lot of food throughout the day. I am still getting "enough" calories, and drinking tons of water. I don't feel hungry... just this awful pounding headache. I wonder if it is related to the drop in calories, or if it is just a coincidence and the cause is really something else. Other than the pain itself, it ...

Thank you DONE girls....but

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 10:09:32 EST

You all are so sweet!
I don't know how my birthday is in the list for april its actually in july I just added it to the birthday thing a few days ago. Maybe there is/was another Shawn.

A Spark Newbie... :)

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 22:31:43 EST

Hi All! My name is Kim. I'm on here to lose weight & make some friends along my journey. I am shy .. so if you don't see me around.. it's just of my shyness. I am however working on my shyness & hopefully I will be able to come out of my shell every so often and post a message on here .. or two. ;)

So, I just wanted to say "hi" and do a quicky intro. :) Hope to get to know some of you! :)

Have a great spark filled night.... & best of luck on your own journey'...

Go from half way to fully committed?

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 18:54:50 EST

Today is 202 of my daily walking challenge - meaning I've walked a mile every day for 202 days straight. It's a commitment I make everyday to myself and now I am down 17 pounds. Even though I think of this as an accomplishment, I can't help but kick myself for not doing more. I eat horribly. I have not made working out a real priority. I just walk. I really am at a loss for why I don't commit to more challenging goals. Right now I could really use some advice about how to motivate one's self ...

Competition /challenge with my son

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 01:47:23 EST

Hi guys,
I have a question for you. I'm starting back to Spark after a few months "off the wagon". I was talking to my son about us eating healthier together. He is only 15 but is probably close to 200lbs. He eats A LOT of carbs, like a whole box of cereal in one sitting,5- 6 packets of oatmeal, cartons of juice etc... We have started to make the move to organics and healthy cereals, juice etc... so it's healthier calories but it's still calories. My son is kind of competitive with a cha...

Need a little encouragement!!

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 18:47:01 EST

Hello Donies,
I need some encouragement, spent a week in the hospital with my son and for the week after cant seam to get back on track.

He is much better now by the Grace of God!

While I was in the Hospital didnt pay attention to calories or food intake at all. I need to get back on track ASAP due to having IBD & the promise I made to myself to be healthy and loose weight to be around for my boys. I know that should be encouragement enough but its been a tough co...

Done Girls are AWESOME!

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:38:40 EST

Thank you so much everyone for the AWESOME Birthday wishes & goodies.
You all are amazing.

Hi everyone :)

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 22:17:05 EST

Hello everyone, my name is Charmane and I am DONE BEING THE FAT GIRL! I have been overweight my entire life and to my horror have become 280lbs. I have a two year old daughter that I need to be alive long enough to watch her grow into the amazing woman she is going to be. I know it is going to be a long and difficult road but it is a path I HAVE to take. I am hoping to get a lot of support, unfortunately I know myself and my will power is weak. So here I am enlisting the help of those who may...

Hi, I'm new..

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:51:32 EST

Hello, my name is Icy. I stepped on the scale to see that the weight I had been battling since I was 12 finally took over and I hit 300 pounds. This has ALWAYS been my fear. I will not lay down and be defeated. It may have won the battle but I shall win the war.

I am DONE being the fat girl. I am more than the number on the scale or the size of my jeans and I'm ready to show that not only to the world but to myself.

Wake Up Call

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:53:58 EST

I have been thinking I had this for a few years now, but as many know to have it diagnosed is a lot more of a wake up call. I was diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes Monday and told I need to lose more weight. But thankfully it is not an extreme. So I am getting more motivated each day to lose the rest of my weight. I got stuck at a stand still after losing 30 lbs. Now I need to lose another 50 - 60 lbs. Trying to find what works for me since I hate eating breakfast and lunch. Making sure my diet sta...

Don't know about you

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 08:48:37 EST

Hey All I tend to use facebook more than sparkpeople so just wanted to put it out there that I have started a group on facebook called "Say Healthy" I will be posting weekly pictures of myself because I have never been under 200 and want to share my journey and bring on cheerleaders! Here is the url its open so feel free to join anytime! https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/1821093
15273821/

This all seems so familiar! ...yet so different!

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:00:09 EST

So, instead of coming back declaring my new found dedication and motivation and willingness to finally change, I figured I'd just start over. I can't promise I'll be too active once September comes, however, I've changed my outlook on life and have really put all of the things I want into perspective, and so here I am, I'm not going to say the usual things I've said before, I'm just going to say, I'm finally doing it and would love to make some new friends along the way and even become inspir...

The realization of gaining 45 lbs back in 2 years

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:00:38 EST

I haven't logged on here in 2 years. I tried weight watchers and a few other things, but nothing has worked. I am not sure why I ever stopped logging into Spark People. After losing just over 100 pounds the weight has slowly crept back on. Since my log in 2 years ago I have gained 45 pounds back. I am beside myself right now. Has anyone been here before? How do I move on without beating myself up and dwelling on my failures? I still have kept off 50 pounds, but if I'm not careful I am g...

The realization of gaining 45 lbs back in 2 years

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:47:00 EST

Quit Smoking, Gained all lost back.

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:20:01 EST

Started smoking @ 13 increased to a pack a day @ 42 I finally quit after 30 years although a year prior to quitting I also finally was close to my goal weight lost 40 lbs and now I have it all back and yes still Cigarette Free "AMEN" So here we go again. It's been a year as of January 29th, 2012 cig free ( My Quit Anniversary ) and now I need to focus on the weight loss again.

Thank you!

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:08:34 EST

I want to thank everyone for all the birthday wishes! I feel so special seeing all of my fellow done girls wishing me a happy birthday.

I wish I could email each of you individually but I wouldn't be able to celebrate and enjoy my birthday. 30

Vitamins

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:49:20 EST

Who takes vitamins......I'm been so energized with the exception of last night of course for like the last month I don't know if it's the working out or the vitamins the doctor has me on...just curious if anyone else get that kind of energy from vitamins sometimes I'm up at 3 in the morning trying to workout and not wake anyone....I'm so hyper right now.....I don't know what is going on

Kale

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:13:48 EST

Kale has been a long standing joke in my family because my sister in law serves it to her family several times a week and they all think its horrible-

I saw some at the grocery store the other day and I thought I wonder if I should try it.
I thought the most successfully thing to do would be to make it into kale chips.

Has anybody done this? does it really taste good?

According to the fitness tracker...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:14:40 EST

The couch to 5k program with the speeds that I am run/walking it is only burning 306 calories!

This is sad because I feel like I am really killing it out there.

I'm doing this every other day.

Looks like I need to up the intensity and/or add cross training days to add more calories burned each week.

Got any reward ideas?

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:23:01 EST

Hi all! I've got this personal 90 day challenge going on, where basically I just keep track of my food and stay in my calorie range and keep working out. I didn't weigh myself in the beginning (I don't have a scale anymore! It was old and gross and I threw it out) so it's not about losing weight but if things go right I should lose weight anyway!

So anyhoo, I want to have a reward for myself at the end of 30 days and then again at the end of 60 days. At the end of the 90 days, I'm ...

Back with spark again...

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:18:23 EST

Hello all. I'm back here with sparkpeople again after a couple of years of half assed doing nothing. Last time I was here I lost 60-lbs in 10 months. 40 of which I lost in the first 4 months then things totally went downhill. When my dad lost his license and couldnt drive my daughter to school anymore I took that as a lame-o excuse to stop working out and I slowly put back on all the pounds.

I started working out and eating right again in January of this year, not because of an...

I was once known as Fit2Swing...

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:40:19 EST

So I'm back on Spark People. I used to go by Fit2Swing but then I hit a nasty wall in depression and deleted that account (if you knew me back then Friend me!). I'm back again. Hopefully this time I'll get where I want to, not just half way there.

I'm over it ...

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:15:17 EST

Hi I'm Ali
I loved the name of this group cos thats exactly how I feel.
Too long have I been carrying around these extra kilos since i've been sick and now that I'm retired from health problems I now have the time to focus on improving my health and losing weight is only going to make things even better.
Looking forward to meeting and sharing and helping others with their trials as well
{hugs}

Green Juicing today

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:11:45 EST

After searching, I finally bought the Health Master Elite. I wanted to get in more fruits and veges. Wow, does it ever work for that. I have only had breakfast and lunch so far, and my cal total is 455, and got 26 gm. if fiber, and only 182 gm. sodium, which I am trying to cut down on. I also got over 2000gm of Potassium.

I haven't had dinner or my snacks yet. I am too full right after every juice. It gives me about 20-24 oz. even though I only add about 6-8 oz. of water. I do a...

Text/Email Buddy?

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:57:48 EST

Hello there Sparkpeople!

While this site is great and I love tracking things here and communicating with people, it's not always the easiest or most efficient throughout the day.

I'm wondering if anyone would be interested in having an email or text buddy to check in with for accountability, motivation and support?

I am 26 with about 35 pounds to lose. I work out before I go to work and have a crazy work day.

Let me know if you are interested! <...

New

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:09:14 EST

After years of taking care of everyone else I've decided to put myself at the top of my priority list. I'm here to learn how to do that!

Thank you!

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:23:12 EST

Thank you everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes and spark goodies! this truly is an amazing team!

Lindsay

nutritional yeast

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:28:39 EST

I purchased some nutritional yeast and I'd love some ideas for what to use it with/on. Not a huge fan of it on popcorn (I generally eat JollyTime light butter or light kettle corn) but I do like it sprinkled on a salad. Any other ideas? Thanks!

- Josie

P.S. - Some background: I was a vegetarian from my 13th birthday until last year (with the occasional chicken or all beef hot dog a few times a year). Last year I relaxed my eating to allow chicken regularly because I am ...

pout (a vent)

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:49:51 EST

I need to go workout, but I don't want to. I want to sit here and pout and be sad and annoyed and wrap up in a blanket and not do anything. I had big fun kid free plans for this weekend. And now, baby girl has pink eye. And we can't leave her with the cousins, since she's super contagious... and no more big fun kid free weekend. Extra snotty kid weekend instead. Good bye reservations... goodbye. I needed a weekend off like crazy. I needed it. I still need it. My sanity is slipping. ...

Workout pants help

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:30:41 EST

Okay ladies looking for advice here.

Kinda embarassing very new problem.

I have been wearing the champion brand yoga pants at the gym for years.

The last 2 thursdays when I have been at the gym for 2 plus hours I have broken out into a burning/itchy rash. I think it is heat rash.

Any ideas for good breathable workout pants for size 14 L/XL?

Thanks ladies

Spring to Summer Walk Blog/post

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:56:16 EST

So I just joined the challenge. And it took me a few mins to figure out where to walk. So I figured I would walk to Bar Harbor, Maine. That is 393 miles. I figured I need to walk 5 miles a day for 7 days @ 35 miles a week. For 13 weeks 455 miles. I know it is 62 miles more than I need, but I figured I could use those for walking on the beach,or hiking and sight seeing. DH said maybe, just maybe we could actually go sometime this summer and camp a few days, then find a nice small B&B for a ...

Spring-t o-Summer Trip Walking Challenge :)

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:35:41 EST

Hey Donies!!! So, I NEEEEEEED a challenge... who else needs one?
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This challenge will start NOW (March 20) and end June 21. Yep, going from the beginning of Spring to the beginning of Summer!

To Do List:
~ Figure out how many miles would be a challenge for you to do each week
~ Find a place within that limit that ...

A belated thank you

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:43:07 EST

I have been meaning to get on here and thank everyone for the birthday love last Friday. I had a pretty good weekend out of town to celebrate and the lovely weather meant I got plenty of walking in. But then this week was a busy one at work and I ended up getting sick (again) and finally went to the doctor for some help killing the ick in my sinuses once and for all.

For anyone down that way Columbus has some pretty nice metro parks with great trails. We got in a little over 2 ...

Saying Hello Again

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:23:25 EST

I am not new to Spark or to the DONE Girl team, but I haven't been posting in a while. I am getting back to the basics and will be devoting more time to Spark... posting on message boards, posting blogs, tracking food and fitness again. I just wanted to take a moment to say hello to everyone and introduce myself to all those who have joined since the last time I posted (for the record, I have still been living my healthy lifestyle and actively logging into Spark, I just haven't been interacti...

Juicing - Health Master

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:11:43 EST

Hi,

I am thinking of adding juicing to my diet to get in veges in a larger quantity. I was thinking of buying the Health Master. I like that I can make soups in it.

Has anyone tried it?

Thanks

Need some ideas please. :)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:26:18 EST

I need to make a dessert for my family bowling party next week Saturday. I would love to have ideas of recipes to feed about 50-60 people.

Any ideas are welcome! :) TIA!

goal weight - achieved!

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:52:42 EST

I did it!!!!! I made my goal weight!!!!

Question... bit of a TMI

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:34:58 EST

Hi ladies. I kind of have an embarrassing question. Since I've completely cut out fatty food and have been making a conscious effort to eat healthy. Well, I've had really bad smellinggas. Is this a form of detox?

Picking up the Pace

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:52:03 EST

So, for the past month, I've been taking things relatively easy so that I can make sure that I stay on track easier. However, I now have two months until I go on vacation and I don't really see any change in my body or my health and so now I'm stepping up the pace and am really going to push myself.

The worry I have is doing that without burning myself out. I've done the whole "weight loss/get healthy" thing a lot and I always start out really good but then I end up burning out be...

Hi

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:22:45 EST

I'm new and wanted to say HELLO! I'm happily married to a man that is my rock, but it all other ways I feel like I'm learning to live again and part of that is retraining my body in eating and fitness.

motivation

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:52:01 EST

Oh my.... I totally lost it yesterday, and feel so low today for doing it. I don't know why, but I went on a complete binge yesterday. Once I started I couldn't stop. I didn't want to work out. I sat on the sofa and ate my entire afternoon away, then went and took a long nap. I had potato salad, chips and dip, a whole slew of crackers, snickers bars, 3 muskateers bar, hersheys bar, then for dinner a small piece of chicken, more potatoes and no veggies..... why did I do this, I was proud ...

sparkbuddy?

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:16:12 EST

Hey all!

I am 26, currently using a fitbit device. Going to the gym and working out 6 days a week. Trying to stay in the groove and lose the weight! The best motivation for me is pushing others along this journey as well!

Let's be sparkbuddies!

Let's Try This Again

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 07:42:21 EST

I have pretty much been away from SP for a while now. Well, since the holidays hit. I have blogged a few times, but really I didn't do much. Well, its time for me to change and get back on the Done Girl page, because I am so tired of being the fat girl... You know the one that can barely fit through certain doors... the one that has to sit on the end of every aisle that I may sit on, especially if its at a theater because the good seats are taken and I have to always get up to let others in...

13.8lbs down in just 6 weeks & I need your help :)

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 21:03:45 EST

This is x-posted from Goals... Motivation... Inspiration... Support. I am hoping having it here will be seen by more of my Done Girls! 211

I have a small favour to ask of you ladies, which would mean a LOT to me. Could you kindly take 5 seconds of your day to vote for me at the included link? Six weeks ago I started my participation in a transformation contest. In that time, I lost a total of 13.8lbs, plus several inches, despite suffering a foot injury. The prizes are...

Newbie...

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 11:18:44 EST

Hiya.

I'm new to spark. I tried to use this program in the past, but wasn't really trying. Now that I'm a widow, I was given a new lease on life and noticed how bad my habits really are. I'm still trying to find my way, after loss. I would like to lose 180 pounds in the next year...... If I am close to that number, I would be happy!

Food Question

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 14:49:13 EST

Hi All!

I need to ask a question. I eat pizza occasionally but I never eat cheese on it because I dont like any cheeses, never have. How do I calculate this? I ate two slices yesterday of Papa Johns, light sauce with bell pepper, mushroom and light beef. Now the portions of toppings I can calculate but how do you calculate dough calories of two slices?

Thanks for any help. I rarely eat pizza to begin with but would like to be able to track it when I do.

I13.8lbs down in just 6 weeks for a contest...

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 13:52:28 EST

I have a small favour to ask of you ladies, which would mean a LOT to me. Could you kindly take 5 seconds of your day to vote for me at the included link? Six weeks ago I started my participation in a transformation contest. In that time, I lost a total of 13.8lbs, plus several inches, despite suffering a foot injury. The prizes are personal training sessions, which I could REALLY use after having two children and having lost nearly 60lbs since the year following my son's birth. The top 5 lad...

Greek Yogurt

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 21:10:10 EST

How many of you like this stuff I tried and can't get into it

Trying New Veggies

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 21:09:29 EST

What new veggies have you tried lately.....I just bought some asparagus and roasted them and actually enjoyed them what about you what have your tried lately

Hello Sparkers!!

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 15:32:03 EST

Hi Everyone!! I'm excited to have found this group because I agree whole-heartidly with the title! I'm DONE being the fat girl!! I'm so fed up!! Starting tomorrow my new journey begins! I'm tracking everything, working out, walking my dog more, being a better role model for my little girls! I'm going to start taking care of myself!

Calling all DONE Girls!

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 10:50:40 EST

Need motivation? Wanna give motivation?

I want YOU to be my sparkbuddy.

Check out my page and let's get this sh*t handled!

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Extremly Upset

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 14:10:25 EST

Hi all first of all you all know me I am dragonfly126. But because I was having issues with my account, I started a new one.Thought that would help. Since I started on here I still having a hard time!!! I can not get on my sparkpage. It is like I don't have one. I keep being asked to create a sp. When I think I joined a team and hit the spark team button my team does not show up. All my privet teams are going to think I flaked out on them but on my df site I can not get there and on here 1] ...

MissReyanne Here!

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 09:57:17 EST

Hello all! My name is Reyanne. I just turned 26. Living in the northeast after growing up in California. I love my job and work a lot. Finding a balance now of healthy eating, working out and still loving life. I am here to become my healthiest and happiest! Be my sparkbuddy and join me on this journey!

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Starting this Journey....

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:06:53 EST

HI I'm Dawn from Texas.. I'm currently a stay at home mom, who works off and on. I have three wonderful children .. almost grown , a wonderful Husband and some furry friends.. It is time for me to Stop the Fear and start living...

Back after a a year or two...

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:34:33 EST

Hi all! I'm Courtney. Back at it again after my running buddy disappeared on me and I find myself with a severe lack of motivation. Spark and I have a very on again off again relationship. I've managed to keep off the first 50 pounds, but I'm looking forward to being done with the next 50. I look forward to talking with you all.

Funny for the day: Why Beards Change Everything

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:27:04 EST

This is pretty hilarious and amazing!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/why-beard
s-change-everything?sub=1939440_775468

The Done Girl Super Summer Slimdown Challenge

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:27:10 EST

Hey Done Girls!

Welcome to the Super Summer Slim Down Challenge The first official weekly weigh in will be Saturday March 9! Don’t worry if you see this post too late, everyone is welcome, so just hop in when you find this!

How to play!

We will be running this challenge through June 22 with a weekly Saturday weigh-in. If you like to weigh yourself on a different day, no worries, just report on Saturday!

We’ll do weekly reports to keep us all on...

garcinia cambogia

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:30:41 EST

I just received my order of garcinia cambogia in the mail today. I haven't taken any yet, but would like to get some input. What are your thoughts? Good or bad? Has anyone else tried it? Results, if any?

Thanks for any and all info
Jackie

Overwhelmed

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:29:40 EST

I just wanted to post to say how great I think this team is! I joined just a couple of weeks ago and the welcome I got was so warm, but nothing compared to all the birthday wishes I got! What a thoughtful, supportive group of women! So glad I found this team!!
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my updated story..... ...looking for new friends..

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:09:16 EST

When I was 14, I weighed 200 pounds,I went to weight watchers and got down to 130 pounds.Then I got marryed. After 3 living children and a miscarriage and 2 marriages. My weight was up to 430 pounds on July 4, 2005, which was my highest weight ever.!!!!!! My joints hurt everytime I move and I get out of breathe real easy. I know that all this is caused by my weight. At least, I can say, thank goodness, that I can still get around and I am not homebound due to my weight but I do have lots o...

Tips on Resisting Alcoholic Beverages

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:13:17 EST

Hi girls!

I have a bit of an issue with drinking alcohol about twice a month, and I know it's bad for metabolic rates. Any suggestions on cutting the habit or making it more "friendly"?

Thanks girls :D

Please don't laugh, but I really do need some help

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:25:03 EST

please read my blog, and any advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
urnal_individual.asp?blog_id=5260834

A truly fascinating video (on calorie counts!)

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:04:21 EST

I read about this the other day and finally got around to watching the video today. I thought all my Donies needed to see it!

www.nytimes.com/video/2013/02/12/opi
nion/100000002061153/calorie-detective
.html

100 lbs lost!

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:40:26 EST

I am just over the moon today. I weighed in this morning at 155 lbs - 100 lbs lost - a goal I've been trying to reach for almost 3.5 years now!! I would love it if you all help me celebrate! :)

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
urnal_individual.asp?blog_id=5258535

Very confused

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:48:41 EST

So i entered my weight this morning and updated everything. I have finally lost the weight that I regained over the holidays. Yay

But spark increased my calories?!?!?!??!

Wondering if this is because I have my fitbit synced and i actually get more exercise than I thought

Any ideas?

Cooking healthy for 2

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:39:02 EST

Hi everyone! I'm asking for help with a problem that I've been dealing with since my husband and I got married.

You see, my husband is one of those lucky ducks that is just *naturally* skinny, so I am the only one in the house that is trying to lose weight. My husband doesn't mind healthy food, but he is really picky (no eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, veggies other than corn, broccoli, and green beans for this guy!) & is set in what likes and doesn't like (or what he THINKS he doe...

DONE Being Everything I Don't Want To Be

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:10:25 EST

Hello everyone,
I joined this group a few days ago and I am DONE.
But I am not only DONE being the fat girl, I am also done not living my life to its fullest, being pessimistic and I am DONE finding excuses why I can't be happy and have the things I want to have in life. So here I am hoping to find people who are also DONE and who want to make friends.
Tina

Zumba!

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:43:43 EST

Hey Ladies!

Have you ever tried Zumba? Is there anything I need to know in order to prepare for my class tomorrow night? I'm so excited!

Here I go again

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:40:15 EST

Hello fellow DONE-ees!

I am in no way new to the "get healthy" train. I think I've actually lost count exactly how many times I've tried to board said train only to fall painfully and swiftly fall off. I'm hoping that the upteenth time's the charm though as I am DONE with being unhealthy and I WILL get rid of the weight this year.

I look forward to getting to know all of you and becoming friends with a lot of you.

Challenge for March?

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:01:28 EST

Hope I'm asking this in the right place!

Will there be a Challenge for March? I found the 10lbs or 10 inches for January really helpful for keeping me focused and on track so I was hoping there might be another similar/the same/different challenge for March.

I know I can challenge myself at any point but joining in with others helps me stay accountable and made it more fun!

Still not losing ;-(

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:13:20 EST

I have been on SP since April 2012 and haven't really lost much. I have no developed an awesome exercise habit and I know my diet is the cause. I have adjusted my diet to fruits/veggies and protein and even decided to give up peanut butter for lent yet I haven't seen much progress in the scale or inches departments. I think I and becoming frustrated with all this, especially when friends who joined the same time as I did losing 20+ lbs while me, who is always active here on SP and trying t...

Starting over... Again.

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:01:06 EST

After the success that was 2009-2011, I am now back to the beginning with ~50is lbs to lose. Here's hoping I can do it again and keep it all off for good this time!

Food Hospital on Cooking Channel

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:09:17 EST

Just saw this show for the first time and it is great! It goes through scenarios of people who have various ailments and how chaning the way they eat can help them. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend checking it out - you might figure out how you can sleep better, or control Crohn's or increase sex drive - whatever it might that you need to help!

Well that solves that problem

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:29:12 EST

I recently received some money my Grandma left me in her will. It will be spent on healthy things that I know I would never buy with my own money.

I've been dithering for weeks over Fitbit and Bodymedia. My fellow Sparkers seem to love both equally and the reviews I found were also even stevens.

Thought I would check out the websites to get some more info on them. Fitbit looks pretty good. Went to the BodyMedia website - 'Select your location: USA, Canada, Australia, New...

Done Girls Feel the LOVE!

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:15:01 EST

What's one thing you're doing today (or yesterday) to show yourself that you care? Love yourself now and always!!!!!!!!!!

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Share your fav salad creation

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:53:14 EST

I love salad - I really do! But I am getting bored with my salads and need some inspiration.

What have you come up with that you love? you know - that salad that you actually get cravings for? I am talking about full-meal salads, something that will fill you up!

I love creative salads - nothing's off limits - nuts, beans, cheese, fruit - whatever!

Question re: the Weight Loss Mind-Body Connection

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:02:13 EST

Hi Gorgeous DONE DIVAs!!!

I have a question for you.

Since starting my weight loss journey again, and following a Low Carb, sufficient protein diet (Ideal Protein (IP) Weight Loss Program) in December 2012, I find that I spend so much time- daily - reading all this health, diet, fitness and inspirational informaton and staying connected to the Spark Team Boards and Blogs that it's become a nearly full-time focus - and it's not about having cravings (because I don't/haven...

Fitbit one

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 14:52:08 EST

I am going out with hubby tonight to pick up a fit bit one for my birthday.

Just wondering how many of you have them, if you love them etc.

Thanks

My first 5K!!!!

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 14:04:57 EST

Well, I completed my first 5K this morning. The part we walked this morning about 1/2 uphill. I am not sure what the incline would be considered as. Out of about 100 people who did it... I came in about 6th from the end. I am totally ok with that. I completed it in.... 1 hour 7 minutes!!!!!!!!

I feel very accomplished today!! I am only a bit sore and well I am frozen lol. It was low 30's and a bit windy. I only wore blue jeans and a long sleeve t-shirt.

I thi...

I'm another returning Sparkler

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 07:33:15 EST

Looks like there are quite a few of us here. Welcome to all new and welcome back to all us "quitters" :P

It has been about a year and a half since I surpassed my original goal and said farewell to Spark confident that I learned what to do to stay fit and healthy. Well, life has a way of throwing curve balls and I got away from what I knew to be good for me and regained 30 pounds.

So, here I am hoping to burn it off and remember some of the great habits that have worked...

Runners in the OKC Area?

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 22:45:20 EST

Hey Done Girls!!!
I've never run in a race before and I need to get back in shape. I figure if I'm going to do the C25k I might as well participate in a race. I'm planning on running in the Color me Rad race in May in OKC. Is planning on running in that event? I would love to do it with some Done Girls!

Thanks

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 07:19:50 EST

so much for the birthday love

You ladies rock

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I want to come back!

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 23:16:58 EST

Hey everyone!
I used to be involved in SparkPeople for more than just recipes. I've known I needed to get back in community, especially this group.
I just passed my 100 pounds gone mark! I know that I need community to help me lose about 30 more pounds. I would like to come back to the Done Girls because from past experience, this team ROCKS! So...I'm back!!!

Returning Member

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 12:15:11 EST

Hi, I lost and kept off 30 pounds with Spark over a year ago. Then I let life and health problems get in the way.I'm back with a new commitment to lose the rest of the weight, get control of my health and stick around here to help others!

Starting Glucosamine for joint pain. Anyone else?

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 23:06:07 EST

I have joint pain as a result of hyper-mobility syndrome, which basically means my joints are too flexible, and loose ligaments can bring on pain when your muscles aren't strong.

Anyway - just wanted to see if it will help with my pain and wondering if anyone else uses it?

In need of motivation this morning.

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 10:43:01 EST

Saturday is my first 5k. The last 2 weeks I have battled a cold. I have not been to the Y either. I feel blah and have no get up and go this morning. Wish my get up and go would come back. Any and all advice or even a few kind words would be warmly welcomed this morning.

Amber

For all of us that have hidden from the camera

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 05:41:16 EST

myfriendteresablog.com/so-youre-feel
ing-too-fat-to-be-photographed/

Happy Birthday to all February Birthdays

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 21:27:05 EST

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Happy Belated all January Birthdays

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 21:26:19 EST

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Reviewing a cool fitness app

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 19:01:27 EST

Hey Done Girls!

I'm back to blogging! Check out my update blog that also reviews a cool fitness app!

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
urnal_individual.asp?blog_id=5233509

Sometimes you just need to hear it...

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 18:07:58 EST

Hey girls

YOU ARE GREAT

YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB

8 pounds or inches in 28 days February Challenge!

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 16:25:06 EST

I loved the 10 pounds or inches in January challenge, is anyone up for joining me to try to lose 8 in 28?? You know you want to!

February 1st
Start: 221.6
Current: 221.6
Goal: 213.6

Party time!

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 10:11:41 EST

What an honor to have the Done page of the month!! Thank you!! I got a tiara! Thank you!! I will where it with DONE pride!! 236 304 345 247 247 247 247 220 236

Terrible Fatigue

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:42:08 EST

I've been having an odd issue lately, I restarted again mid January- however it wasn't exactly a restart since I actually managed to keep all the weight off (except about 5 pounds over Christmas). I am actually really excited about that, I never thought I'd be one of those people that would lose 30 pounds, then stop following the plan for over 6 months and not gain anything back, then be able to restart it and have nothing to re-lose again. It is an incredible feeling.
After the 5 poun...

Children with Diabetes

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:52:41 EST

Hello all I've had a busy day today....Doctor appt. with the kids all day long...finally our last appt. was with the pediatrician and I found out not one but both boys ages 13 & 15 are right at the threshold for diabetes the range is 4.5 I think to 6.0 and they are at 5.8 & 5.9 they will test again in three months if they 6.0 they will be given some other test to see where they are at and may have to get on medication...so I'm going to go and google diabetes to see how we can get this under c...

Superbowl - what are you making to snack on?

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:48:30 EST

I'm not sure exactly what we are doing, but I do know I am going to make some edamame hummus and possibly some buffalo chicken dip made with greek yogurt! If we go to someone else's house, I will bring a huge veggie tray: baby carrots, cauliflower, snow peas and celery. Snow peas are one of those things a lot of people don't eat, and every time I bring them to parties people freak out about how good they are!

8 Cups of Water Per Day

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:26:01 EST

Just read the overview of Step 2 of the SparkDiet. It says that tea doesn't count toward your 8 cups of water a day goal. I'm a bit bummed about that because I've been drinking hot green tea to meet my goal. AND I am peeing all of the time! I'll be switching to decaf, as I learned today that caffeine can cause you to retain water. Now I have to drink an additional 8 cups on top of that? OMG, I'll be in the bathroom every half an hour. Is this really necessary? If so, I'll do it. Any...

5k Tips?

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:31:35 EST

Hey DoneGirls,

I’ll be running/walking in my first 5k in March, any tips?

New Commitment

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:58:10 EST

lost almost 50 pounds with Sparkpeople a couple of years ago, then hit a snag. I want to recommit and renew my vow to get healthy finally.

Joined the team but have been stagnant for so long, hoping to get some new motivation!

HELP!

Thanks!

Sheila

Thanks! What a surprise!

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 08:16:24 EST

Thanks for the birthday wishes it was so cool!
Amy

Thank you

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:37:34 EST

WOW! The Done Girl Team put a load of Birthday wishes on my page. You ladies are so thoughtful, that means a lot.

Don't Feel Like I'm Getting Anywhere

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:56:11 EST

Seriously. I know it's been only a few days since I started back up on here, but even when I try to motivate myself with quotes, pictures, etc. I feel like I'm not getting anywhere. I don't feel like I'm changing any bad habits. I know it takes something like a month to form a habit and that I've a long way to go, but I don't want to stop halfway and realize it five months later.

I guess what I'm asking for is some encouragement and perhaps a weight loss buddy to check in. I know i...

Thank you

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:37:22 EST

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Thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes!!!!

BIL having quad-bypass surgery today!

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:02:53 EST

My brother-in-law is one of the skinniest people I know, and has been since we were teenagers. He eats fairly healthy - lots of almonds, avocados and other good fats, and plenty of fruit and veggies, but probably more red meat than he needs and more ice cream. He turned 40 in December.

Was having some chest pain - thought he had pulled a muscle but my sister made him go to the dr to get it checked. They did an EKG, just in case, and it was all over the place - long story short, he...

Hello

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:05:00 EST

Hi everyone. My name is Sandy. I will be 50 years old next month and I've decided enough is enough and I'm dumping the weight and getting healthy starting right now. I'm done taking blood pressure meds and other meds that are related to me being overweight. I want to be free of the burden of the unnecessary extra weight I carry around with me day and night. I don't even like carrying a purse most times, so why I've put up with carrying around an extra 60 pounds is beyond me. 20

Hello again

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:21:19 EST
Hi everyone!

I've been off Spark for a little while, it was a rough 2012 for me and my girls but I'm back now and I'm not planning on going anywhere. =) I'm looking forward to getting back into the groove of things, meeting new people and getting healthy again! =)

Just had to share this

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:09:18 EST
Hey, Fat Girl.

Yes, you. The one feigning to not see me when we cross paths on the running track. The one not even wearing sports gear, breathing heavy. You’re slow, you breathe hard and your efforts at moving forward make you cringe.

You cling shyly to the furthest corridor, sometimes making larger loops on the gravel ring by the track just so you’re not on it. You sweat so much that your hair is all wet. You rarely stay for more than 20 minutes at a time, and you look ...

Where does someone REALLY start?

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:40:20 EST
Where does someone really start?

I do not eat seconds
I do watch what I eat
I do watch my portion size
I am exercising
I am watching calories
I do not drink sodas anymore

I do a stretch and destress before working out
then i do cardio

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hi

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:32:17 EST
My name is Stephanie. I'm happily married. I have a daughter. I am done being the fat girl!
I have started working on portion size, not eating seconds, no soft drinks, watching calories, exercising. I am 19 days and counting no soft drinks and i'm down 8 pounds so far.
Woot woot!
I have more weight to go but this is a start!

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Time for a new me.

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:24:30 EST
Hello I am Annette and I am new. I am here at a disappointing 283 lbs. I am confused about many things but am determined to get this weight off. I am tired of sitting on the bench watching the game of life, watching my children play. It's time for me to get into the game!!!!!!

My re-introduction

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:01:41 EST
Hey Done Girls! Long time, no see! I am excited to be back. I was in denial for a long time about how far off-track I had gotten, but I finally put pride aside and reset the tracker for 40 pounds higher than when I left. Here's to the year that I keep going forward without looking back!

Back after years off - 92 lbs to lose!

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:35:16 EST
Hello Ladies!

I am back here on SparkPeople after YEARS away, and regaining all the lost weight and then some. Now I am 222 pounds and have a giant weight loss goal of 92 pounds.

I work full time and go to school full time at night, so time management and stress management are my biggest obstacles. That and my self-sabotaging brain that just wants to sit on the couch and eat and feel sorry for myself.

I should be done with school in June, and will then be sta...

Hi

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:15:50 EST
Good afternoon, Done girls! I am Angie and I live in NC. I work fulltime, go to school parttime, and am a mom of two teenagers! Talk about busy...ok maybe not too busy to sneak in snacks and cakes and candy. I'm back with SP after about 4 months being gone.

Do you have a workout buddy

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:44:22 EST
Do you have a workout buddy or do you go it alone....my sister works out with me every morning she's a retired school teacher and has nothing but time so I talked her into joining me at the gym....she wont come to the house and workout with me though....strange....

Favorite workout dvds

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:41:22 EST
What are some of your favorite workout dvds please share maybe you can help someone change it up a bit....

Lost 40 pounds but gained 20 back! So I'm back

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:43:49 EST
Hi! I've been part of SP for a while. Couple of years ago I lost 40 pounds but last year had so much stuff going on and gained back 20. Not happy with myself. Back at SP to track my food and workouts since that is what helped me lose the weight.

I Need To Change

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:42:56 EST
Hi everyone. I'm new to the group. I joined SP years ago and lost around 30 lbs but for some reason that I can't remember, stopped and gained it back plus some. I can't continue like this anymore. I hate myself & I hate the way I look. I am morbidly obese and ashamed of myself.

I have a good support system with my fiance but one of my problems is that I don't have a lot of confidence in myself. There is a part of me that knows I can do it but there is a bigger part of me that is sa...

Hip pain/Sciatica - Piriformis Syndrome

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:33:40 EST
So after battling deep hip joint paint for months, it finally went away. Then I started jogging again and guess what - it's back. I had noticed though, that if I walk with my foot pointed out, away, kind of duck-footed, that it feels so much better. Well I was doing some googling to see if I could find out what was going on and I came across a description of Piriformis Syndrome that literally said people will notice relief if they walk with their foot pointed out! Ah-ha - a Diagnosis!
...

Really Struggling with the Why

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:19:52 EST
Hi Done Girls,

I've been away, and I'm sorry.

Now that I'm back, I'm going through the motions but am really struggling to find that motivational spark that's going to help me stick with this long term. I can't seem to figure out why exactly I'm doing this, why I want to lose weight. That I desperately want to lose weight isn't in question, but I feel like I need to know some of the underlying "why"s and I'm coming up blank.

Anyone have any advice?

...

Sign-up: Season 15 done girl seasonal challenge

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:41:24 EST
Need weekly accountablility, additional support, and a little push out of your comfort zone? Then the DONE Girl Seasonal Challenge is for you! Season 15, Spring Into Action, will be starting soon. Sign up here!

Spring Into Action
February 17th - June 15th

These seasonal challenges are designed so that each week all participants receive a Team SparkMail with a weekly challenge, normally worth a total of 50 points. Each participant is expected to do their best...

Wanted: Words of Wisdom

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:52:14 EST
I could use some insight right about now...Since the end of December I have been working very hard to do things right. I have been tracking daily (with the exception of one day when the internet was down, grrrrr...oh, but I did write it all down then tracked later), eating well within my calorie range, exercising (even when I didn't want to), and making healthy food choices. My first weigh in, I lost three pounds. I was happy about this. I weighed this week and was two pounds up. I don't...

MY HUSBAND REALLY DOES NOT WANT ME TO LOSE WEIGHT

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:59:07 EST
It seems weird to me but my husband has asked me to not lose too much weight. I was a little smaller when we got together but not much.He says he likes me the way I am.He says he understands if I want to be healthier,but if I could just lose a little instead of trying to be all skinny.He was really shocked that I had already lost 14 lbs. in the first week.I know he isn't insecure at all because he is the most secure man I have ever met.We have been together over 4 yrs now and this is the firs...

Nov 10th

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:25:17 EST
11/10

Personality Trait About You A-Z

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:57:49 EST
Put down a word that describes you starting with the first letter of the alphabet, then the next person follows with the following letter and so on.

SparkCoach - yea or nay?

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:30:39 EST
I'm doing the free trial of SparkCoach and am wondering if it's worth paying for. Any thoughts from people who have done so? And how much does it cost?

Right now, it's walking me through stuff I'd do anyway, but that's just the fast break stage... and the encouragement it gives me is nice. Also it's nice to get those extra 25 points a day! Still, I'm not sure it would be worth spending money on.

My peeve with the free trial is that you can't email the coaches until ...

Tips for Caregivers? Transplant Challenge

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:29:38 EST
So, my life has been on hold for quite some time while I wait for my mother to have a kidney transplant. My father has been in the process of getting approved to donate to her for quite a while. He is a match (same blood type, 4/6 matching markers) and has finally been approved to donate his kidney. The operation is going to happen on February 5.

I am my parents’ only surviving child, so the task of caring for both of them (and their blind diabetic dog) falls to me. I owe th...

First time

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:32:34 EST
I slipped last night. I went to my bffs house after my 2.5 hours at the gym. She had made tacos, i put together a reasonable taco salad i had been doing great and then she whipped out jordan almonds and dried appricots. needless to say dinner was the first meal since the end of December that I missed my tracking.

I suppose I could have slipped with worse things than dried appricots and almonds. Sigh

Today is another day. I have good meals planned for breakfast and...

Need Help Figuring Out Calories Burned

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:00:25 EST
Do any of you know how to find how much calories you burn doing a dvd?

There are two I need to find

One is
Richard Simmons Tone & Sweat
and the other is
Billy Blanks Tae Bo Basic

Not sure how to go about figuring that out

any suggestions or tips?

Thanks Ahead of Time

Disturbing article

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:53:55 EST
I just read this article

www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2013/0
1/10/no_justice_for_fat_women_male_jur
ors_more_likely_to_find_obese_women_gu
ilty.html

It is all about how male jurors tend to find overweight women guilty more then slender women.

WTH

FITBIT

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:16:17 EST
Does anyone on this TEAM own / use their Fitbit daily?

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DONE girl love

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:29:05 EST
I wanted to thank all of you DONE girls for the Birthday wishes and goodies, you sure do know how to make a girl feel loved. Done girls you are AWESOME !! 247

Cooking for one

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:20:11 EST
I'm moving out on my own soon to go back to college. I grew up with 3 hungry brothers, so I love to cook, but don't know how to cook for less than an army. Does any one know of any cooking-for-one (or two) blogs or websites? I seriously need tips. If you have any yourself please share them!

Ch-ch-chi- Chia! Who eats Chia Seeds?

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 15:29:01 EST
and what do you do with them?! I just bought some from Whole Foods, and I don't know what to do with them.

Also - have you found any positives/negatives from eating them?

Looking for spark buddies!

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 16:23:26 EST
Hello,I've recently came back to Sparkpeople, to finally tackle this weight now that I found out what was holding me back.

I would love it if I could share this with like-minded people. I love to read and respond to blogs, so I would like to follow a few more people to help motivate me. And plus, I feel a bit lonely on sparkpeople still. So if you'd like to sparkfriend me, let me know! :)

Anyone else getting back on the wagon?

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 11:14:04 EST
Hey everyone. 2012 was a pretty bad year for me, I gained around 25 lbs instead of losing like I had planned. I am more focused and committed this year, but was wondering in anyone else was in a similar boat and we could motivate each other.

The good news is I am down 5.2 lbs since Jan 1, but I know a lot of that was water weight and what not from not eating healthy over the holidays. I know the weight loss is going to slow, and I'd love to have some friends in place, so we can k...

Done girl in need of backup

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 08:02:11 EST
Hi,
I'm new to the team & I thought I'd reach out for a little help.
I was on a roll last week, new year, new fitbit zip, ready to make changes.
So I walked all over our office last week, up and down stairs & got lots of steps logged in. Unfortunately I over estimated what I could do and my knee let me know ... painfully. This led to a weekend doing not much, hobbling around, which has led to my back going out.
I had to take a day off work and I'm still in a bunch of pain....

Done Waiting for Life to Happen...

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 20:00:47 EST
Hi, I'm Vogoniac, and I'm tired of sitting around waiting for life to get to the good parts. Time for me to do something about it, starting with my energy levels and health.

Food Scale Advice!

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 14:51:54 EST
Hello all, I was hoping you guys could recommend a food scale you've tried and LOVED!

Please and thank you!

Experiment that turned out divine

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 11:39:17 EST
For lunch today I took leftover chicken and veggie stir fry and put it over mixed greens with one tbs of Ken's Lite Asian Sesame dressing.

It was amazing thought I would pass it on as a good way to make use of leftover stir fry

Light and Love 433

Hello again....

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 07:55:44 EST
I've been here before but I suppose I didn't take myself seriously. The worst part is, I'm restarting at a HEAVIER weight, which sucks. I just need to remotivate and do this the right way. I currently have all the time I need to get this done so if you're someone who like to give others a swift kick in the rear, I'm in need of your services. 40

THANKS SO MUCH

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 05:54:22 EST
For all of your kinds words at my page being chosen as the DONE page for January.

I tried to thank you all individually but I couldn't keep up.

You gals are the best.

Light and Love - Ingrid 433

The pity party stops here

Sun, 6 Jan 2013 22:07:02 EST
Self hatred no more. I'm ready to embrace myself, and take actions to take care of me. I would love hear from other people that are going through this life changing journey as well.

The Biggest Loser Season 14

Sun, 6 Jan 2013 21:00:32 EST
Do you watch the show what are your opinions of it....will you be watching it this season if so here's a place to chat about it....

Thank You!

Sun, 6 Jan 2013 01:48:00 EST
I wanted to take some time to thank everyone on this team for being super supportive! The birthday wishes alone say a lot but I have met a few women on this team who are just amazing! I wish you ladies all the best in 2013!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets be DONE ladies!

I've already lost 30 lbs, and went up 10.

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 23:04:09 EST
Hello! I've been with SP since March '11. I was on an awesome streak for a few months and then slowly felt like I was losing myself mentally, physically, everything (more than how gone I usually felt). In 2012 I felt extreme fatigue for the majority of the time and eventually it become a mix of severe fatigue with moderate depression. I went to the doctor a year ago and everything was "normal," now in December, my blood work is rechecked and sure enough I'm hypothyroid.

I'm now wo...

May day

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 22:11:34 EST
I am have decide that for Mother's Day I am going to clean out my closet. It is the midway point of this journey to fit and fabulous that I am on. I pray by then that I will have lost 30-35lbs of the 75 I want off of my body. One of my goals is to eliminate all the freaking sizes in my closet. I have size 22 to 10 in my closet. I am going to give everything that is to big away-even if I love it. It will be a huge motivator I think to not be able to get comfortable and slip back into the fat...

No more feeling like I'm at zero...I'm done!

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 19:19:17 EST
Hi! I'm Lisa. So maybe you're wondering what I mean by feeling like I'm at zero.

Zero fitness level after years of ignoring my own needs in favor of my stressful job.
Zero idea how I'm going to lose all the weight...AGAIN...after yo-yo dieting my entire adult life.
Zero motivation. Well, enough to get me to join SparkPeople, but not a lot!

It's left me feeling like a zero! I know I'm going to need a lot of support and help and love to get me where I want to g...

Cameras

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 16:37:50 EST
Okay, I making a lot of changes this new year. One of them is I want to start a blog. I want to take pictures for my blog. The only problem is I don't have a camera anymore. The little point and shoot I had finally bit the dust last month. I was wondering if any of you lovely ladies know of any good cameras I can look into buying. I wouldn't be using this camera just for my blog I also want to use it for taking pictures of people, animals, and landscapes.

I really hope ya'll can he...

Size 8 jeans!

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 03:22:39 EST
I just bought the first pair of single-digit sized jeans since 1996! In 1996 I was only single-digit for a few months.

My biggest size was a size 24!

I'm quite pleased. They're a bit tight, but not too tight. I think I'm close to my goal size.

I just wanted to share!

I am done..

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 22:14:12 EST
..being afraid to wear a bikini!!

I wanna be slim for my birthday in March and kick ass in a new dress :)

New Year New Me

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 15:50:06 EST
Okay, so we are only four days into the new year and I have already formulated a plan to construct the new me. I have to say even though it looks very tedious I am very excited to be taking this journey. This may seem a little eccentric, but I am a person who likes to write down everything. That is what I plan on doing this year. I have a system that I am going to try doing, and I want to know if ya'll think it is a good idea. I bought a bunch of Moleskine notebooks for this year. I have my p...

Done girl seasonal challenge

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 10:03:01 EST
Hi there!!! I'm looking for some gals to fill one of our teams that had a few girls drop out. The season is in its midway point but it's never too late to join!!!! Let mek now if you'd like an invite! The team we are looking to fill is the Sparklers.

Falling for Fitness

Sign up here! Be sure to list what team you want to be on and if you will be a team leader (team leaders please send me your personal email addresses)

Welcome to Season 14 of the Done Girls sea...

Im done too!!

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 20:49:50 EST
Hey yall! Im a 36 year old mommy and wife with an amazing husband and 3 totally rocking kids aged 12,9,8. I LOVE your group name. It fits me perfectly. IM DONE! I dont wanna be the fat friend, daughter, wife, mom..... I want to like what I see in the mirror. I want to live to see my kiddos grow up. I want to feel pretty again.
I hope to get to know you all and am excited about the possibility of not only having people to keep me accountable and motivated, but to have new friend...

The illusion of knowledge

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:20:13 EST
I came across this quote this morning by Daniel Boorstin
"The greatest obstacle to discovering the shape of the earth, the continents and the oceans was not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge"

The more I read this, the more I realized the depth of this quote and how it can apply to so many things in our lives. How many times have you veered off course by the illusion of knowledge? Of course, we're not searching for the earth or continents or oceans, but we're all on a jou...

This is Not Just a New Year's Resolution

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 22:05:02 EST
Hey everyone, I'm not new to the Done Girls, but I am back. I'm ready to kick this in to high gear, and set up monthly goals for myself. If you want to check them out go to expectgood.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/
2013-goals-with-monthly-benchmarks/ . Yes, I started this Jan 1, but it's not about a New Year Resolution, but going back to and developing habits that are healthy. I am slowly building up cardio and strength work, and also tracking all of my food, and staying within...

How did you choose your goal weight

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:34:09 EST
I'm getting closer to my goal weight. My first goal is to get to the healthy BMI and I'm less than 10 lbs away!

As I near my goal, I'm wondering if it's realistic (too low or too high). I kind of just chose a round # of 140, it's in a healthy range for my weight. I'm not looking to get back to my high school or college weight because honestly, I didn't grow up in a house with a scale & never really paid attention to my weight (it wasn't an issue then) so I'm not exactly sure w...

Obese to Healthy 2013

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 00:16:59 EST
This was a great challenge in 2012, so I'm going to start it up again for the new year! Please join in and record your BMI at the beginning of each month.

I came so close to achieving obese to healthy in 2012 but blew it the last 3 weeks of December. I'm up 5 pounds and while I'm still really close to hitting the healthy BMI, I will aim to get there by March 1st.

January: 25.9

February:

March:

April:

May:

J...

10 Pounds or 10 Inches in January!? RAWRRRRR!

Tue, 1 Jan 2013 23:59:34 EST
Ok DONE Girls... 'tis the season for resolutions to be made and much butt to be kicked. And well, I dont have "resolutions" per se, but I did gain 10 pounds between when I left for my cruise at the beginning of October and today, so.. I want to work that off ASAP. So, I'm challenging myself and anyone else that will join me to lose 10 pounds (or 10 inches.. your choice!) in January.

Who's with me??? I've got my game face on. RAWRRRRRRRRRR!!! 101

xPhoenix'...

Done Girl Welcome Train - 2013!

Tue, 1 Jan 2013 22:27:12 EST
Happy 2013!

Welcome new Done Girls, meet new people, make a difference in someone's SparkLife! We have a long-time tradition of chugga-chugga-bringin' on the Done Girl Train!! WOOO WOOO ! That definitely includes saying a big, hearty "WELCOME" to new Done GIRLS! But we don't want anyone left between the cracks because of the email not sending a link to their page.

THAT'S
WHY
WE
HAVE
THIS!

This Done Girl Train is fired up and ready to go - ...

Breakfast is my biggest challenge!

Tue, 1 Jan 2013 13:39:52 EST
For as long as I can remember, breakfast has been my least favorite meal. Even when I was as young as 8 and not as heavy (or not heavy at all), breakfast irked me. If I changed my schedule too drastically, breakfast wold upset my stomach. Now, I have IBS and acid reflux, both of which are worse in the morning and make the idea of eating certain things completely undesirable (i have been seeing a doctor for these things, and I've done all i can for now in that sense - my doctor now believes lo...

Why do people like to bring others down?

Tue, 1 Jan 2013 11:03:31 EST
I was at my son's basketball practice and was talking to another parent(he's a preacher). We started talking about tomatoes and I offered him some of mine. Then I told him I keep plenty of that at my house because I eat alot of salad. He liked right at me and said"well, I can't tell that one by looking at you". My first reaction was to cry, but then I held it together and went home. But for that night it broke me down. I'm trying to stay motivated, but its really hard with people like tha...

Back and needing a new beginning

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:48:34 EST
Hey everyone.

My name is Celeste and I am 27. I was a member here months and months back, but for some reason, I lost all faith in myself and I stopped being "Done". I accepted that I was the fat girl and the fat friend. We can't have a meal in public without people looking at me, or "jokes" coming from someone.

I want to be more than the fat girl. Heck, there is MUCH more to me than the fat girl!

I need my butt kicked but I am ready this time.

Cele...

8 hour diet??

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:04:24 EST
So I've been doing fairly well on my own, just eating right and working fitness into my schedule but I've hit a wall and am getting a little desperate for something to make the scale move again. I was reading my monthly issue of Women's Health and came across an article about the new studies of when you eat being a big key in losing weight.

Has anyone heard of this 8 hour diet? It pushes the normal healthy foods; yogurt, berries, nuts, veggies, lean meats. But you are only suppose...

FitBit- One?

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:42:14 EST
Hello DONE girls,

Not sure if this has been discussed before, but a co-worker got a new FitBit One for Christmas. She was very excited about it and showed it to me at work. She said I HAD to get one. 100

The new "One" is a little more advanced than the version I had seen before. When Spark first posted they were now synced with the FitBit, I checked it out but it looked like it was just a fancy pedometer and I didn't need to spend THAT much on another ped...

Pre Packaged Meal Plans

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:59:11 EST
Have you ever tried the pre package meal plans like Nutrisystem or Jenny Craig or any of the others...if so how did you like them....did it benefit you at all

Exercise Minutes Per Week

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:47:14 EST
How many exercise minutes do you shoot for each week....

I personally try to get in at least 450 a week....that's usually 1 1/2 hours a day for me...what's your schedule like with exercise

How many times have you come back?

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:54:29 EST
This is my seventh time back on Sparkpeople.

I have to admit I...am more than discouraged...

How many times have you come and gone?

New Years Eve

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:05:49 EST
Are you going out for New Years Eve

Really need to get back into the saddle...help!

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 10:11:42 EST
When I started my weight loss journey I decided to start small: 1) walk 1 mile every day, 2) eat a healthy diet and 3) track everything. Well since September I've managed to walk every day (today is day 106!) but I completely fell off the wagon on eating right. I can blame a million and one things but really it just came down to I lost my motivation. My question to the Done Universe is how to get the will power back? How do you get the spark back?

Exercise Programs

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:15:01 EST
What workout program are you currently working on....is it something you put together youself or more like a structured program you're following....like Jillian Michaels or some Beachbody program....Starting Jan. 1, 2013 I'm going to start Jillian's Body Revolution again...

Merry Merry

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 09:06:15 EST
Hope you all have a wonderful day and season.

I steped on the scale for the fist time since Turkey day. I had been struggling with my focus and drive. Honestly it wasn't as bad as I expected.

It did move in the wrong direction but "only" five pounds.

I have spent the last week really looking at where I have been spending my energy and my focus. Have my new plan and am redirected.

Going hiking with hubby today after Christmas breakfast with my...

New challenges anyone?

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:42:39 EST
How do I know when there is a new challenge that is going to start? I am working towards getting HOT by this summer, and I would like some accountability!

So...Um...Its Personal

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:14:38 EST
Hey Done Girls!

This is so personal but we are all girls and I have noone else really to talk to about this where it wouldnt be drop dead embarassing. You all seem to understand things!

Ill just throw it out there...sex...when you were at your highest weight(or are at your highest) was sex different between you and your husband/bf? I guess what Im asking is...was it existent or rare? I dont need details or anything just if your SO lost interest and did it change w...

To bake or not to bake

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:30:50 EST
I want to make some sugar cookies but have not done it because I like them too much. I think maybe I am wanting to make them for me although I want to give them to others. I do not feel strong enough to make them and not eat them so I have not made them so far!

Weight Loss,Pills, Desperation...

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:08:57 EST
After trying so many different programs to lose weight on my own-I sought help from a doctor because there was something going on inside that was keeping me from losing weight. Well,now it's been 2 months with the doctor and I've actually gained weight with his help and so under his watch-he is starting me on a pill.It's called Topamax.It's typically for migranes but helps decrease appetites. From what I've read-it's pretty scary and I'd like to think with only 40 pounds to lose, a pill isn't...

Suspenders?

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:58:47 EST
One of my coworkers made a comment yesterday about how my clothes seem to be falling off of me these days. She joked and said that she was going to buy me suspenders for Christmas. What a thought lol. I am about halfway to my first goal. How have you ladies handled buying new clothes while still trying to lose more weight?

Handling the holiday feast?

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:53:18 EST
I think Christmas is one of the worse seasons to be trying to lose weight through. How do you handle all that calorie and fat infested foods during that special day. Do you give in for 1 day or do you still watch what you eat?

Mirrors don't lie

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:52:28 EST
I guess I have been delusional for a while. I went out last evening to find a pair of slacks and top to wear to a work retreat. I spent a total of 1.5hrs trying things on and being forced to view mmyself from behind. LOL that was an eyeopening experience. I left with nothing but feeling demoralized and sad. Where has my motivation and pride gone? I am really "done' feeling like this. I went home made a healthy dinner and stuck to a serving. I wanted more but reminded myself how I looked bad i...

Vacation

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:54:53 EST
Friday is my last day at work until January 2nd.

Thanks goodness. I am using the time to get back to 5 days a week gym schedule which got thrown all haywire in the last month. Really going to spend the time focussing on my plan, the reasons why I am here, stratagies for fighting the things that throw me off course.

My boss is taking us to the Olive Garden for lunch today. Checked nutritional information yesterday. Even though people are going to think I am strange. ...

Christmas traditions

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:15:34 EST
Usually my family and I go to church on Christmas Eve, but this year we're going Christmas day, and we're at a loss as to what to do on Christmas Eve since we'll be at home. The best ideas we've had include baking/decorating cookies, and drinking cocoa and sitting around the tree talking and listening to Christmas music (it sounds cliche, but we really do that) and if we get bored, watching Elf or It's a Wonderful Life. Also, my parents are getting divorced and this is our last family Christm...

Done Girls seasonal challenge recruiting newbies

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:27:10 EST
Hi ladies! We are looking for some ladies to joint he Sparklers team on the seasonal challenge falling for fitness. This is season 14!!! The challenges run for about 16 weeks and we are on week 5ish....if anyone is interested let em know and I'lls end you invites and get you on the sparklers!

TRIMSPA..Have you tried it???

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:15:58 EST
I heard TRIMSPA works great so I bought it, I took the first pill today 12/11/13 & felt fine. Just wondering if anyone has tried it & if you seen any results.... :)

I am looking for a texing motivation partner

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:22:12 EST
I am looking for a texing motivation partner. someone that we can text each other to look for support and motivation. someone to walk this journey toguether.
Female btwen 21-45 (I am 22 and married with no kids)

Please let me know if interesting. I don't have many friends and the ones I have are either very skinny or don't care about loosing weight.

You can text me 614-531-5777

It's been rough!

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:58:17 EST
Donies!
It's been a rough fall. I'm hanging in there, but boy-- has it been rough. From my brother in law's death (poisoned-- police still investigating if it was suicide or murder 10 weeks later!), to my son being hospitalized, to some brutal family stuff at Thanksgiving, to my daughter getting ill, to a leg injury, and now I've got bronchitis. I'm feeling beat up. Abused by life. It's just been rough.

I'm trying to achieve a positive attitude, to refocus on the good. ...

Michael Thurman 6 Week body makeover?

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:04:09 EST
Has anyone attempted this diet and had success? I have a friend that did it and lost 30 pounds in 4 months and has kept it off for a year! Aside of her story I wanted to know if anyone else has tried it. Good/Bad....what's your experience?

Meal Replacements

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:59:12 EST
Hey everyone! I wanted to ask if anyone knows of any good meal replacement bars or shakes. Sometimes when I'm at work or school I don't have any time to eat a meal during decent hours of the day. I'm just starting to try different protein bars, but I haven't found one that keeps me feeling satisfied for very long. Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

Fat girls?

Sun, 9 Dec 2012 20:20:12 EST
What do my Donnies think about this one?

www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/09/di
ners-called-fat-girls-on-restaurant-bi
ll-check-cameo-club-cardroom-lounge_n_
2267805.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

Blogs

Sun, 9 Dec 2012 17:20:29 EST
Hey everyone. I know this is another one of my silly posts, but I need ya'lls help. One of my resolutions for the new year was to start a vlog. Sadly though I still have a little way to go to save up for a good camera. In the mean time I want to start a blog. I want to make one away from sparkpeople.

So here is my dilemma. I can't think of a name for it. I don't have a specific topic that will be discussed on my blog. I have a lot of likes, but I can't make a good title out of any...

Desensitized to sweet taste

Sun, 9 Dec 2012 14:51:03 EST
I've been using Splenda for a long time now, and I've only recently realized how overly sweet it is. I normally put two packets/servings of Splenda in my coffee. However, I'm thinking about eliminating Splenda in my quest to eat less processed stuff... so today I tried two packets of sugar in my coffee instead. It was soooooo much less sweet! So now I want to try to resensitize my taste buds to the sweet taste, so I don't have to use so much sweetener anymore.

Has anyone done t...

No Longer In The Obese BMI Range!!!!

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 11:07:00 EST
355 356 355 356 355 356 355 356 355 356

I'm doing a major DONE GIRL dance this morning ladies!!!!!

For the first time in my entire adult life, I AM NO LONGER "OBESE"!!!!!!!!!!

BMI: 29.5

Oh yeah, watch me go! I'm workin' it!

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Getting to know you!!

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 07:43:10 EST
1. How old are you?
2. How did you come up with your screen name?
3. What is/was your starting weight/jean size?
4. What is your ultimate goal weight/size?
5. What has been your biggest struggle on your journey?
6. Do you have any kids? (Names and ages if you're comfortable with sharing)
7. Any pets?
8. Do you like, loathe, or tolerate exercise?
9. What is ONE food or drink item you are not willing to give up unless directed by your doc?
10. What'...

Back to Spark People

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 15:20:19 EST
Hi everyone,

my name is Rachel and I am from Maine.. I have been trying to do weight loss for... 15years..at least, I've been a terrible yo-yo dieter. after I had my daughter (who will be 3 next month) I lost a TON of weight (and while pregnant) and kept it off.. I didn't lose NEARLY enough to be close to goal, but was under 200lbs for the first time ever (at least since middle school) and was satisfied... to a point anyway.... over the last few months I have gained 20-25lbs back ...

My husband and I have food in common...

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 12:29:49 EST
Last night I was laying down just thinking about random stuff. It hit me like a ton of bricks when I realized my husband and I share love for food the same. Everything we do seems to revolve around food! What are we eating for breakfast, what are we doing for dinner, are we going out to dinner, I'm hungry......When we both start watching what we're eating, all it takes is for one of us to cave then the other one caves too. Does anyone have this issue with their husband/significant other? ...

I'm back and in desperate need of help

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 11:44:53 EST
I've been a me ever for a while but haven't been active on board for a little while....but I need your help ladies! Since totally focusing on losing weight in late August I have dropped 18 pounds, but I'm currently lacking the motivation and fearing that I will gain those pounds back and more! I'm looking for a Spark buddy to help get me back on track!

Been gone for awhile

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 08:46:33 EST
Hey done girls, I have missed you guys. I know I have ben gone, but alot has happened. Plenty is still going on but atleast I have some time to breathe and concentrate on myself. All and all I tried to maintain my weight, I did gain 4lbs back. But I don't plan on getting down about it. I will just take things slow. Hope all is well with you guys and happy to be back. 30 104

I need help

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 17:07:00 EST
I am so sick of going back and forth between crash diet after crash diet. I just want to eat normal and eat the foods I enjoy, which turn out to be healthy foods. well and then some junk foods. I love to workout, water, fruits, and veggies. So why cant I just do my own thing instead of always trying to follow exspensive fad diets. I never stay on them long and hope to lose tons of weight in a short period of time. Any advice for how you do your thing without a set diet?

Stuck in a rut?

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 11:40:54 EST
I have been losing the SAME! 5lbs over and over again!!

How do you push yourself beyond that??

So, I've been away a while...

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 23:54:02 EST
I am really really really in need of some people to keep me accountable. I'm not ever giving up, but I figure if I have some people who can check on me (and maybe even hound me on fb to go workout or email me) that I will be a lot more consistent with being here, and with losing weight. I'm 28, a mom of 3 boys and an angel baby, and I NEED to get this weight off. (oh, and it's nice to meet you all again. lol)

Done, Done, Done... and Hello! :)

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 11:57:31 EST
Hey Y'all,
I'm done... just in case you hadn't gotten that from the title. I'm sick of being the pudgy friend, the overweight friend.. the friend who doesn't really fit in. I'm getting my derrier back on track. This is my second time with SP people.. and probably my millionth time trying to lose weight but I'm doing it right this time. I've learned that I have a gluten intolerance so I've cut that out. Currently I'm also trying to stay off most processed foods as a detox and to help brea...

So this done girl has been busy....

Sun, 2 Dec 2012 19:15:51 EST
but I wanted to say thank you for all comments, people who have read my blog, and emails. Things are pretty hectic on weekends and such for me with there being quality family time to be had and errands to run for it being pay weekend. But with all errands done and just gotta sit down and pan out my week I am trying to catch up on all my groups. Thanks again for all the support and btw...I had an amazing break through this weekend at the gym...I did 9 mins on elliptical machine.

If your fat, don't get on my treadmill!

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:11:24 EST
To make a long story short, me, boyfriend and his best friend went to check out this 24 hour gym. The only reason it sparked our interest was the 24 hour access so we could get together as a group to work out. I am glad I got to walk thru this gym and examine things that they had on their walls and doors before I threw my money down the drain.

I went into the store to ask about the gym and everything and the girl pretty much knew nothing. I eventually asked if there was any way tha...

Visalus? Yay or Nay?

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:45:59 EST
I have purchased one month worth of Visalus for use as a meal replacement at breakfast. I am not a morning person and I wake up at the last possible minute to get myself and my daughter ready for our day. So...needless to say I NEVER eat breakfast. So, I thought this would be a healthy and satisfying alternative. Any thoughts? Suggestions?

A-Z...things to do instead of eating

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:48:30 EST
Aerobics

Amazing how easy it is to slip

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:36:49 EST
I let thanksgiving and my friends (who have been struggling emotionally so I have been spending extra time with them) throw me off course.

Oh and trying to balance a new puppy who needs to walk with my gym schedule.

Anyone who feels like stalking me I could use some accountability.

I am getting back on track but it really doesn't take much to throw everything off course.

help! Christmas fair tonight

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 04:43:34 EST
I hope its ok to post this but I am going with a friend to a local Christmas fair tonight. I've never been before but I fear it will be full of sweet treats and temptation so I need a little support.

I love roasted chestnuts and I am thinking that they will be the healthiest option if I want to eat something while I am there. I also plan to tell my friend that I am back to trying to lose weight so that she can help to support me while I am there. What else could I do to help me res...

Anyone else having a WoooooHooooo Moment?

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:18:57 EST
Praise the Lord! So, even though last week was Thanksgiving, I did eat more, but I didn't go crazy.

I did my weekly weigh in today and I am down 2 lbs from Last week- right before Thanksgiving!

So Happy, I am on track to meet my goal by my wedding date! (May 4, 2013)

I am looking forward to being able to add the "I lost 20 lbs" icon on my SparkPage.... maybe next week!
:)

2 weeks in, and 3 streaks maintained!

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:20:29 EST
I'm so excited! It's been 2 weeks since I started my three little mini-goals and I had barely noticed! For the last two weeks I've drank 8 glasses of water a day, written down everything I ate, and gotten at least 15 minutes of fitness activity in a day. It's time to step it up a bit, so here are my new ones to add:

1) Keep up the 8 glasses and food tracking
2) Up my daily fitness minutes to a minimum of 20 minutes a day.
3) Do a parade-action a day
[I...

Loose skin?

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:52:31 EST
Once I reach my goal weight I fear having loose skin, I am hoping age is on my side and that wont happen seeing as how I am 25, but I am usually never that lucky. Can toning up help from having excess skin? Or am I just doomed??

Working From Home

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:11:17 EST
Hi there...

So I just recently resigned from a job after 5 weeks (where I lost weight) and am back to my old job where I work from home and out in the field (sales). I am struggling a bit, since I don't have a schedule or routine, each day is different. Sometimes it feels like "weekends" during the week because of a lack of structure...so it is trying...

When I am out in the field, it's difficult to pick up food, as I don't eat gluten. Yesterday, I had to drive out 4 hou...

snacking ideas

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:07:36 EST
So after not gaining for weeks I find I am actually gaining weight now even though I exercise consistently (5 days cardio, 3 days ST). Yeah I see myself toning up but I want to be smaller..I must admit. This has convinced me about the importance of BOTH diet and exercise to weight loss.

My diet hasn't changed much since I started here and I want to change that. So I am starting small with my snack choices...why there because I know I have more control over these choices than the m...

motivation question

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:30:44 EST
I guess my question is what keeps you guys moving? I've been doing the Dukan diet and when I get into a good flow, great! Easy enough to stick to and such. And I've been hitting the gym, and I sort of view it like a toddler learning to walk - just one foot in front of the other. So if I make it Monday, I'm more apt to do it the next day and it creates a nice continuing habit. However, if something life related occurs - for me it's holidays and/or visiting relatives, I wind up getting off trac...

Three years - 95 lbs lost forever!

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:40:13 EST
Today I celebrate my third year weight loss journey anniversary, and have finally hit 95 lbs lost! I hope you guys will help me celebrate!

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
urnal_individual.asp?blog_id=5148065

Starting again...

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:09:39 EST
Earlier in the year I managed to get rid of 12kg through getting up and doing something combined with fixing some of my bad eating habits - it was only a tiny amount of what I needed to lose but it was a start. Then I fell of the healthy eating wagon, damaged my hip and stopped doing exercise classes and ate more due to boredom. After putting back on 4kg of what I had lost and eating more to numb the depression over failing I am back and starting again, but with better coping strategies and a...

Just so done!!!

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:07:22 EST
Hello, I am a 30ish two weeks away for 30 something mom, wife, friend, sister, and student. I have an an amazingly supportive husband and group of friends rooting me on. I am done being the fat kid. I have been big for 17+years and I am putting my foot down. My scale played a nasty trick on me and I am kinda starting over. Long story short told me I lost pounds I didn't so now I am losing the lbs. My goal weight is 180 which I think the last time I saw that I think I had just graduated...

Holiday blues and exercise

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:36:33 EST
I often find myself struggling with depression around the holidays. Today, when I felt it beginning to creep up on me, I went home, changed clothes, and headed to the gym for 45 minutes of cardio, and I am so glad that I did. Typically, I would have ordered a pizza, and wallowed in my misery. What are some things that you do to avoid the blues, and the overeating that often accompanies it?

Sorry for being MIA...

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:45:57 EST
My computer was hit by lightening so I was without one for a while....seemed like forever! I am back (with some unwanted extra pounds) and excited to be able to Spark again!

Thanks to everyone who checked in on me & left me comments & goodies!!!! I missed my Done Girls!!! 220

Low carb?

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:50:14 EST
I was just wondering what everyone's opinion is on going low carb. I've heard good and bad things about both sides of the issue. I LOVE carbs - not just sugary ones, but whole grains, potatoes, all of it! But I've seen a low carb "diet"/lifestyle change really help some of my SparkFriends drop pounds.

Right now I probably go over carbs on my nutrition tracker every day... and I almost always go under on protein. Right now I don't try to limit carbs at all; I just work on gettin...

DONE Indiana girl, here

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:41:08 EST
It's my first full day on sparkpeople and I am motivated and excited about the future. I want to keep this level of excitement UP! I am looking forward to making new friends and getting in shape and being healthy!

my weight progress.what's yours???

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:58:05 EST
My weight is 298, Ive lost 132 lbs. Going to work harder this month. My heaviest was 430. Slow weight loss, no shakes, no pills and no gimmicks!Im on Weight Watchers Point Plus Plan!!!!!!!!!!!!

100 pounds down - Official!

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 23:02:26 EST
I weighed in this morning at 159.8

I have officially lost 100 pounds!

I am treating myself to some snazzy low lights next Monday when I am off work!!

What did you all eat for Thanksgiving?

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:01:10 EST
Did you stay on plan?

Competition

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:23:18 EST
So I have belonged to SP for a few years now and have seen my weight go anywhere from 250 to 175 and back up again. I hate that I have gained weight back and am finally making small steps to get back on track. I know someone who has recently started a "shake" program that works for her and has encouraged me to do it with her (imagine a pyramid type selling thing where she benefits if I purchase them through her) I know me and shakes are only a short term success, I like to eat and chew foo...

Looking for a Scale

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:53:55 EST
I need to buy a scale, and I would like to know if any of you DONE girls could help me out and tell me what kind you use and if you like it. Thanks in advance!

Done being the one...

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:13:35 EST
Ladies, I'm coming back with a vengeance here. I cannot even begin to tell you how difficult the last two months have been for me. So much has happened and there is a lot of work I need to do on myself.
After 6 years, my marriage fell apart when my husband told me he wanted to go outside of our relationship the night before our 5th wedding anniversary. Needless to say, I've been devastated by that but I am determined that my life is going to be better.

Gone are the days when...

share your NSV...

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:19:42 EST
I had labs taken yesterday --first since having my baby on 7/23..I just saw the results!!! Everything was completely normal!! all of them..Cholesterol 199/glucose 81..and CBCs--I cant believe it!! I had gestational diabetes, have high Blood pressure and havent had normal labs in a long time!!! I am so so happy right now!! Share your Non Scale Victories!! 244

Thank You :)

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:08:02 EST
Thank you for the birthday wishes! I am having a rough time right now and the birthday wishes put a smile on my face!

I need a kick in the butt! or a slap in the face!

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:12:20 EST
I am so pissed at myself for gaining three pounds! I let myself emotionally eat through my problems and now I've got to work harder just to get rid of what I already lost. Somebody SLAP ME!

Sharing

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:09:07 EST
Sharing some of my excitement!! I am 20lbs away from a healthy BMI and my first weight loss goal!! I never thought I would be so close yet again! I am truly excited! Almost 50lbs down!

Please share some of your excitement with me as well :):)

Thanks beyond thanks!

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:57:53 EST
I received so much love from so many DONE GIRLS for my birthday I thought I would come here and thank you all for making my birthday so special. I turned 40 yesterday and it was a bitter sweet experience. I am blessed that I have made it this far yet I have so much work to do.

Today it the 1st day of the rest of my life, i vow to make it the best I can!
Thanks so much Done Girls for making my day and me feel soooooo special!

Hugs and Love
A_nu_Dionne
201...

New girl in!

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:32:01 EST
Hey guys, Just found out about this team and thought I would join because I am so freaking done being the fat girl!!!!!

do you set mini goals???

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:47:33 EST
hi friends,hope you are enjoying your day!!!no lunch yet,been shopping and got winter cloths,let me tell you it's exciting to just grab cloths and not have to worry about them not fitting :). Does anyone set mini goals.I am setting a mini goal of trying to lose 40 pounds by june 1st of 2013,im gonna work really hard to get there and im also gonna start doing daily yoga included with writing a food journal and gratitude list,i can please use all the support i can get,thanks

Upset over weight gain. . . Could use some support

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:07:45 EST
I am upset about my weight gain this week. Please read and comment on my blog today.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
urnal_individual.asp?blog_id=5137396

When can people tell you've gained weight?

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 06:21:10 EST
I've recently gained back 10 of the 80 pounds I've lost. I find myself even more self conscious then before (maybe because I was losing and started gaining again). I think this is sabotaging me to pick up where I left off and start losing weight again. I feel so much fatter! Can people really notice a 10 pound gain?

How do you handle potlucks?

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:56:55 EST
We are coming up on the time of year when my job has tons of potlucks. How do you track what you eat at a potluck? Or do you just avoid them altogether? At my job it is almost like it's a requirement to go but I am nervous about a) over eating & b) how to track what I do end up eating. Just looking to hear how you handle this!!

need support today

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:39:42 EST
I know I shouldn't weigh myself every day but I'm starting to get OCD about it and I'm up 3 lbs since Monday. I know it's probably just normal fluctuation but it's irritating me.

I know cry me a river

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:36:32 EST
I had a tiny slump. Two weeks of only tracking half the time and more walking than gym time. Could have been worse I know but still. I am pulling myself out and feeling great but have found something troubling.

Over 10 years I have lost over 90 pounds 30 of which have been in the last year with spark. As I get closer to my first big goal since joining spark 170 (16 pounds away) it seems to be getting harder and harder. Worst of all I have been crazy hungry this week. At least...

New Once More

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:50:07 EST
Hi Everyone. I was a member long ago and I sort of lost my way. In that time I had a baby and my weight went crazy. I'm finally losing again and just looking for support and to be supportive. I have some health issues (chronic kidney disease and a few others) and I'm trying to stay motivated for my daughter and because I'd like to have another baby someday. So here I am with about 100 pounds to lose!

Save me from a pity party...

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:45:10 EST
I restarted tracking in earnest last Monday... lost two pounds by Thursday, and now I'm up half a pound again. So now I'm feeling depressed about that, plus sort of obsessing over the food tracker since I probably messed up Saturday. Now even though I'm eating within (or under a little) range, I keep thinking, "Oh this food has too much fat!" etc. Plus I'm starting to worry about sodium even though my plan was just to eat within range for a couple weeks before working on substituting healt...

Food Obsession Help!

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:43:07 EST
So my current food obsession is my homemade jambalaya. It's rice, french onion soup, cajun smoked sausage, and Tony's baked...and I eat it all the time. In fact, I'm craving it right now. I think it's become my new comfort food.

Anyone have a problem with a food obsession?

Tracking Exercise

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:20:19 EST
There are a lot of exercises that I do that aren't on the list. So how do I know how many calories I really burned?

One in particular is Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. I know it's pretty popular. I've logged it under "circuit training," but how can I be more specific?

ONEderland!

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:41:31 EST
I did it! I finally hit ONEderland!!! Yep, that's right. I am now at 199. I've lost 79 pounds and I'm over that particular hump! :)

Color me ecstatic! :D

49 more to go...

Rowing machines?

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:35:24 EST
Just out of curiosity does anyone own a rowing machine? I am really considering buying a simple rowing machine before winter hits. If you do, any advise is welcome!

I'm Stuggling.

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 13:50:37 EST
I'm annoyed with myself because I keep going in circles. I'm finding myself getting bigger and bigger again. I'm lost and can't seem to find my way. What am I to do? Sometimes I feel like giving up but that's not who I am. The last couple of days I've cried because I feel so helpless. One of the things that keep me trying is remembering being 305 pounds and how sad and depressing that was. I'm afraid of going back to that but that's exactly where I'm headed if I don't pump the brakes on what ...

Done being overweight

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:35:27 EST
Hello.
I'm Isabell. I'm 21 years old.
I'm not new to Sparkpeople at all, I lost 15kg with the help of Sparkteen and Sparkpeople a few years back. Unfortunately I gained it all back. I'm down 5kg from my highest weight and would like to lose another 18kg. I'll turn 22 in less than two months and I'm determined to make 2013 my last year of being overweight.
I joined this team hoping it might help me reach my goals.

Annoyed?

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 09:25:24 EST
Am I the only one that gets annoyed by comments saying how skinny I am and how I am wasting away?

I mean its nice to be noticed about weight loss but I am no where near skinny, which means they are lying when they say these things. Is it just me??

I'm startingTeam Challenge loseweight over Holiday

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 04:28:49 EST
Hi there Done ladies,

I am starting a Team Challenge to lose wight over the holidays, my specific goal is to lose 10lbs, but your goal can be less if you like, it's just about meeting our weight loss goals instead of sliding backwards.

We have a little over 5 weeks until Christmas, 6 weeks until New years, we can lose weight and look even better in Holiday photos.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/group
s_individual.asp?gid=58417

And the seventh day he rested...

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 20:40:56 EST
I am about to start a new fitness plan, and I need to decide which day of the week should be my rest day. I work out first thing in the morning, and I get up at the same time every day, so it doesn't make a difference there. It needs to be the same day every week so I don't wake up each morning thinking, "Should this be my rest day?" I should wake up thinking "I'm gonna crush it!" What do you think/do?

Spark People Missing

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 17:51:57 EST
Sorry if this is a daft question :) but when I click on a spark page how do I know if this person is still active on sparks?

Is there somewhere that shows when a person was last active????

If anyone can answer would help loads

304

Just Wanted To Say...

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 13:54:02 EST
That out of all the teams I'm in, this one has been the best and most inspiring one. I look forward to coming here daily because there's either something that makes me smile or think.... Not to mention the great and supportive friends I've made here. This is the most active team I've found and I gotta say that um proud to be a DONE girl because I'm doing something about it and it is awesome.

Done Girl T- Shirts?!

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 13:42:57 EST
Hey DONE girls!

I want to represent while I'm working out! What do you ladies think of getting t-shirts? I'm sure there's some way we can have our designs saved on a t-shirt website like CafePress, etc and we can buy it at our leisure...

What do you ladies think?

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Go from half way to fully committed?

Competition /challenge with my son

Need a little encouragement!!

Done Girls are AWESOME!

Hi everyone :)

Hi, I'm new..

Wake Up Call

Don't know about you

This all seems so familiar! ...yet so different!

The realization of gaining 45 lbs back in 2 years

The realization of gaining 45 lbs back in 2 years

Quit Smoking, Gained all lost back.

Thank you!

Vitamins

Kale

According to the fitness tracker...

Got any reward ideas?

Back with spark again...

I was once known as Fit2Swing...

I'm over it ...

Green Juicing today

Text/Email Buddy?

New

Thank you!

nutritional yeast

*pout* (a vent)

Workout pants help

pout (a vent)