Weight Loss

I'm looking for a 130/120 club, but I don't see any topics started.

If anyone knows of the proper topic, would you mind letting me know?

Thank you :)

Wednesday weigh in:

Current: 135

Goal: 127

Back up to 135--ugh!! My body just won't go lower. I've been stuck here for months!! More exercising, more calories, more water--nothing seems to be working. Oh well...

hey everyone!

current: still stuck at 134

goal: 130

sooo close....

Hi everyone!  I'm new.  Can't wait to log on here every once in a while!  It's great to read some of your posts and feel like I fit right in with the goals and etc. of people here.

Weight: 131.4
Goal: 115
Height: 5'3"

What do you all think, is that a realistic goal?  I'm medium framed.  I think it can be done, but maybe I'm being over zealous!  I've been devoutly counting my calories for 1 1/2 weeks now.  I eat no more than 1400 calories per day.  I am actually training for a marathon right now.  Hopefully this will help in getting my weight down.  I am also desiring to be toned like I'm sure many of you!  What are your weight goals all you 5'3" ladies out there?  I have 2 kids and am trying to get rid of the frown on my belly button :)  does anyone know if it's really possible to get rid of that no matter how skinny you get?

Look forward to getting on here more often :) 

Good luck to you all in your journey to weight loss and maintenance!  YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

Start weight 138 lbs
current weight 132.5lbs
goals weight 120 lbs

I lost 2.5 lbs in the last week...is that abnormal?  I worked out for a week and a half straight, an hour cardio each time, and I wasn't really losing weight that much.  Then for the past two days I didn't workout because I have a huge test tomorrow and I lost 1.5 lbs in the last two days while eating pizza and and in 'n out hamburger.  I think its strange. I'm going to start slim in 6 tomorrow when im officially done with school! (for this year anyway..)

trying to get into the 120s; right now i'm stuck at 133 (for like 2 weeks now ugh)  as soon as i hit 129; i'm getting my belly button pierced; really having a tough time getting off this plateau though!  anybody else get stuck just a few lbs away??

Hello everyone!  I was ready to start my own thread, then I saw this one!

Starting weight-130 (two weeks ago)
Current weight-127
Goal weight-115

My goal is a little low, ideally i'll probably be able to get to and sustain 120lbs.  I've seen several of you talking about how you've gained weight while in college, i'm one of those :P.  Weighed 115lbs at High School graduation, and have fluctuated from 130-135 since then.

I may have been a member since 05 (i think), but this is my first real attempt at healthy living.

Good luck all!

5'7"

was (5/24/07) 138.7

now (7/14/07) 132

goal (8/1/07) 123.5 (a 1/2# lighter than my lightest)

I'm stuck just a few pounds away from breaking 130.   Its all mental, so close but just not quite there... oh to see the scale say  12_  

 I've been at bouncing between 133 and 131 for about 2.5 weeks now (I weigh everyday and my water retention fluctuates) Soon so soon - I just can't cheat this weekend.  I hope I break it by next week.  When (note: when not if) I make my goal I'm getting a tattoo.

Good luck to everyone here, stay consistent.

June 1: 136
June 14, now: 131
Goal: Size 4, so something in the 115-120 range, which was my size and weight when I was 23.

I can't wait to see the 12* numbers, either... although my scale is analog, so what I'm really waiting for is the needle to be to the left of the 130 line. But I'm still excited to see it almost touching the line, after where it's been. I've lost almost 25 pounds in the last year and a half, because I went from a sedentary job and then temporary unemployment to a much more active job. But then my weight kind of plateaued in the high 130s and I decided I wanted to get back down to something low but still healthy.

So here's my problem. I'm 135 and staying there but I want to get down to 120!! I work out in the evening...around 7pm after work...but then I snack when I get back to the house. I manage to stay around 1400 calories every day, but is the snacking hurting my weightloss? It's been 3 weeks since I started the diet/exercize routine and the scale hasn't moved. Help?

Here is your Wednesday 6/13 weight loss chart.  Good luck everyone.

Name.................Goal......5/23......5/30 ........6/5..........6/13....new loss....lbs left

girl4moon..........127......135......136.0... ......134.5......135.0....................8.5
gheilbrun...........120......136............. ,,............0.0............................ ......16.0
liz......................125.......141.....14 1.0.........140.0......138.0.....2.0......... 13.0
alexwilliams.......130..................134.0 .......................134.0................. .....4.0
casieba..............105..................125 .0........................................... .........20.0
wantobefit.........115....................... ...........................131.4............. .......16.4
graceface84.......120........................ ..........................132.5.............. ......12.5
bradpittishot......115....................... ............................127.5............ .......12.5
jredig.................132................... ...............................123.0......... .............9.0
jainasolo............120..................... .............................131.0........... .........11.0

Liz June 20 weigh in:

137 lb - goal 125 lb

I am 5'7 and very between 133 and 135.  I would like to get down to 125 by Christmas.  I am having a hard time at work because I find myself constantly snacking.  I am drinking a lot of water and chewing a lot of gum, any advice?

June 20: 129.5

Hey, I broke 130. Sort of. XD I don't think it really "counts" until 129, though.

Count me in!!! I was 107 all during highschool...the my first year of college i literally gained 15-20 pounds during that first year. I dont want to be 107 again but i'd like to get back down to the low 120's. Right now i'm 130-135 (I just moved in with my fiance a few months ago and have yet to buy a scale....ugh.

June 20 weight loss chart.  Jainasolo, you rock!

Name.................Goal......5/23......5/30 .......6/5.........6/13......6/20...new loss...lbs left

girl4moon..........127......135......136.0... .....134.5......135.0........................ ........8.5
gheilbrun...........120......136............. ,,...........0.0............................. ................16.0
liz......................125.......141.....14 1.0........140.0......138.0.....137.0....2.0. ......12.0
alexwilliams.......130..................134.0 ......................134.0.................. ..............4.0
casieba..............105..................125 .0........................................... .................20.0
wantobefit.........115....................... ..........................131.4.............. ...............16.4
graceface84.......120........................ .........................132.5............... ..............12.5
bradpittishot......115....................... ..........................127.5.............. ...............12.5
jredig.................132................... ..............................123.0.......... .....................9.0
jainasolo............120..................... ............................131.0....129.5... ..2.5........9.5

Congrats Jainasolo!

my update: 130.8    For three days in a row, which is odd b/c normally I fluxuate more. 

I've been stuck on a really nasty plateau going on three weeks now (bouncing betweeen 131ish to 133).  I lift alot of weights so it may be due to muscle -- I have put on a noticable amount.  Hopefully this new weight low is a pattern though and I will join Jainasolo in the envied 120s.

BTW: I increased my fat intake this week in hopes to break through this wall.  I will see if it continues to work... 

To lizsteichen-- thanks for compiling everyones stats

To melssy54 -- you could get to 125 by the end of summer, see my advice to misythang (below).  Good idea drinking water and may I recomend protein shakes?

To misythang: Have patience.  Successful weight loss is done by being consistant -- it will happen.  Be sure to space your eating so you eat every 2-3 hours (keeps you blood sugur high and your metabolism roaring)  and eat a protein source at every meal and don't neglect fats (they keep you happy and satisfied.)  How tall are you?  What is your maintence calorie intake?  Remember 1# of fat is 3600 calories so it takes awhile...

I am 5'7'' and I have a hard time eating a lot of protein, I will try the protein shake and see if that makes a difference. 

melssy54:  What do  you mean by having a hard t ime to eat protein?  Is it meat?  There is protein in yogurt, eggs, cheese, and vegetables as well.  Legumes like lentils, beans, etc. have lots of protein.  If you don't eat enough protein, you probably have a diet high in sugar/starch.  I found that when I eat more starch  (I am not a big meat fan), I have a harder time losing, much harder.  A little piece of meat (the size of  your palm) and fresh vegetables and some lowfat yogurt for snacks and cereal for breakfast is what I do.  And of course, no snacks after dinner.....good luck!

Here are my suggestions and recipes to solve the protein problem:

*chicken/turkey breast: boiled, roated, BBQ, sliced on a sandwich with WW bread,  oh and ground 99% fat free turkey mix with some garlic powder and make a hamburger patty? 

*tuna: canned and steak (you can also get tuna steaks in a pouch - they come with some low calorie flavor good/fast/cheaper than fresh fish)

*Boca or gardenburgers (soy burgers) - check the nutrition not all brands and flavors have the same protein punch per calorie.  (you can cook them in your toaster and little ketchup and you have a great pre-workout snack)

*eggs - I usually eat 5/6 whites to one whole, scrambled.  (Only 15 calories per white and like 3.5 g protein and cheap.)

*1% or nonfat cottage cheese- great bang per buck, 80 calories in a 1/2cup and like 8/9g of protein,  my husband like his with PB mixed in -- I like it plain and usually eat it as my bedtime snack.  It is great with fruit too, canned or fresh (cantelope is a fav.)

*whey protein - a must, different brands have different amounts of protein per scoop and calories so do your research I like the chocolate ones and just ordered a strawberry flavored (very yummy).

*whole grains - my favorite oat bran mmmmmMMM so good just drizzle a little honey on it.  more protein per calorie than just oatmeal and I think it tastes better.  plus it helps keep you regular (if you get my drift) which can become an issue if you are eating a lot of protein.  (I also eat dried fruit regularly to combat this)

*protein bars ? I make my own,

I don?t follow a recipe just make it up as I go along  the basics are like this:

1.5 cups oat bran, 1.5 cups oats, 4 egg whites, I whole egg, 2/3c cottage cheese, 4 scoops whey protein, some splenda to taste, lots of cinnamon, lots of vanilla or almond extract, sometimes a little honey.  Baking powder and baking soda are optional ? use it for a bread like bar, for a thick heavy bar leave it out.

To the above recipe I then make many variations: 1) use chocolate whey and add some PB 2) mash up a cooked sweet potato or yam and add it 3) grate some carrots and add some raisins 4) add dried cherries, apples, nuts anything you can think of? 

Just write down what you add and calculate the calories and protein content on cc.

The dough should be a thick past, bake it at 350ish for 5-10minutes on a cookie sheet (2tbs scoops yield about 12 ?bars? and are usually around 150 calories and about 10 grams  of protein)  you will have to calculate it for your exact recipe though.  Oh be sure to grease the cookie sheet, alternatively use cupcake pan. It is done when a toothpick comes out clean.  I usually freeze the bars (the go bad fast at room temp ? all that protein! Mold loves them) and bring one to work everyday for my breakfast.

 In summary, here is a typically day for me-

Run 30 minutes, Meal#1: Homemade protein bar and coffee with 1/2and1/2 (I know bad but it makes me happy so whatever),  Meal#2:1/4c trail mix (variety of nuts and dried fruit)  Meal#3: ½ a turkey sandwich (pile on the meat) with mustard on WW bread w/ pickle (no mayo no cheese) and 5 prunes,  Meal #4: whey protein shake in nonfat milk,  Meal #5: other half of my sandwich, Meal#6: oat bran with honey and some source of lean protein,  lift weights (Sun/tues/thurs)  Meal#7:  lean protein source.  Repeat? 

Note: I also throw in a few veggies ? If I want a bigger meal or just feel like eating (carrots are my favorite right now ? the ones at the farmers market are so good)  I also take everyday: multi V, calcium supplement, glucosamine; every other day I take: Omega-3 and vitamin E.

jredig: Wow!  I am impressed.  You are so dedicated.  The only thing I would change, is to add a little fat (like olive oil in your salad etc.)  I eat a Nature Valley trail mix bar for breakfast that lasts til mid morning.  My snack then is a low fat Activia yogurt 1-2 times a day.  I usually have a little meat for lunch and dinner with vegetables sauteed in olive oil and herbs or a salad and some chicken strips.  I make my own dressing (olive oil, wine vinegar, salt).  Where I am not so consistent is late in the evening.  That is my biggest problem.  I am sick of carrots and pickles and grab anything...not good, I know.  You are so much better.   Liz