Weight Loss

I am interested in finding others who have been struggling for a long time with losing the "last 10 lbs". .  I've been battling to lose 10 lbs for many years.  Actually, I've lost 10 in the last year but I needed to lose 20 a year ago (not just 10). 

I run, bike and swim now and have been participating in running 5k's and triathlons.  I have firmed up but would like to wear a size 8 comfortably.  I may want to go on to a size 6 next.


I think that if I had some friends with the same goals, then I would stay motivated.  Maybe we can share ideas and recipes. 

Let me know if you are out there and interested.

Tando- I know what you mean. I am addicted to this site...totally. I am checking on here 3-4 times a day to log my cals in and check the posts and stuff. I really like the site tho' I wish we had some more people on this board tho' this is a really great board. I think it has been very helpful to me.

Ohio- I think you are being a great influence to your daughter and tho she may hate it now, it may impact her after you leave and she just might decide to stop fighting you and decide to join you. That would make it easier on you and her and better for both of you. My parents and I both watch our weight. They were heavy when I was younger. They lost weight back in the 80's and as I grew up I put on weight, in the 90's I started to focus on my weight and now in the 2000's we all focus on it and talk about it a lot. They exercise as well as myself. It is good that they understand my struggles and we are really all very supportive of one another. Now my husband is another story. He is overweight and he did Atkins for a year and did lose weight he fell off the wagon and put on the weight and more and now eats whatever he wants. I worry for him. He is 41 and doesn't get much exercise. I can't seem to convince him tho' and he just keeps making comments about me losing weight. I know he is envious of the fact that I did. I just wish he would worry more about it. He was much more energetic when he did. Now he is in a lot more pain and tired much of the time. I hate to watch it. I know it can be better, it is hard not to say anything. Oh well, all I can do is take care of myself and hope he follows suit. I do this because I want to and I am happier for it.

Tando- Yes this is a lifestyle, no doubt about it, I cheat tho' from time to time. I have hot fudge sundaes when I want them. Pizza if I want it, but just not all the time. Only once in a while. Exercise we need to do to keep us flexible and strong otherwise we will be achy and weak...we don't want that right?

Well I am gonna go and do some light exercise. I didn't tell you guys I had early pneumonia. I finally went to the doctor. So now I am on an antibiotic, but that explains why I was so sick and coughing non-stop. I really felt like crap but kept going anyway. Its amazing what us mom's can do...So I really haven't been doing any cardio. Taking it kinda easy til my chest clears up. But I think I am starting to feel better.

Well gotta run...class at 11am as well.

Take care ladies! You are worth it!

Ohio-don't feel bad about your splurges. You did great for a long time. It is hard with all the temptation. I usually don't do well around family especially for extended periods of time. Christmas is coming and I know I will splurge for a week. buy the cute clothes for around the house at least you will feel good around the house and not sloppy and that makes you feel better about yourself and motivates you to keep trying.

Tando-Congrats on meeting Goal! Keep up the great work!

I made a killer apple pie last nite and actually ate a piece. I thought I could stay out of it, but no it smelled too damn good with the cinnamon and crispy topping. It was good, I think I am good now and can stay out of the rest.

I am teetering between numbers on the scale up and down. 111 one day and 112 the next. I am afraid of seeing 113, I know it is coming but I really don't wanna see it. My appetite is definately coming back now that I am feeling healthier, finally. Still have quite a bad cough, but it is slowly getting better. But I feel better. So that's the best thing.

Well my youngest is hounding me for breakfast so I gotta run! Talk to you gals later!

Have a great day!

Ok, my appetite is baaaack! Ugh! I sat and ate crackers with cheese last night while watching TV which I haven't done for a long time. I am afraid to step on the scale now...granted it was cabot 75% low fat cheese and all bran crackers, but still, I did not count or weigh. I just ate...I have been really restricting myself lately though so I am not surprised it finally caught up with me. I even wanted chocolate last night and ate some...of course I am pms-ing and TTOM is coming soon, so that could explain much of this.

Ohio- I thought about your splurges and realized that you were probably just feeling too deprived. You just tried to be too hard on yourself and that happens to all of us. Don't beat yourself up about it.

Tando-I sabotage myself all the time at goal. It is my pattern and the one I have been so afraid of this time around. So I am going to try really hard to be better and not lose control this time...It's ok though just try to grab the reigns and turn yourself back around and gain control. I don't know why we do this to ourselves, it is a nasty habit we have learned...shame isn't it?

Well that is it for now. I will probably see 113 this morning if not 114 from the salt...waaaaah!!!! At least I know my skinny jeans will still fit, at least for now. The yummy food isn't worth it, it's just not worth it...I need to keep telling myself this...yea right!

Take care~ Hope for a brighter day! Chin up!

Hi Guys,

I just found this thread today and it got me intrested.

I am trying to loose 15 pounds. Two years ago I was about 2 pounds over my goal weight and then my knees started acting up. I stopped exercising and in about 8 months gained 25 pounds.

So now I am on the right track but Im having a hard time keeping the faith that I'll get there.

There is a theory that people are afraid to reach their goal weight because then they wont be able to blame their problems on the extra pounds but on their character. I don't know if this has any merit.

What do you guys think? Why is it that when I get so close somehow I find myself spirling up and up...thinking that every pound gained is the end of the world. I mean 10 or 15 pounds isnt that much is it?

It would be great to loose the last 15 pounds but it would also be great to be happy where we are now...

I dont know...Any opinions?

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Congrats Tando! Knew you could do it! I agree that upping the calories off and on helps, your body gets used to the low amount and it needs the boost to speed your metabolism back up again I think. So sorry about the tree...how awful...

Ohio-the story about your new track pants was adorable, how funny. As I have gotten smaller, I have tried to get cuter underwear too. I don't do thongs though, can't stand them. Low rise pants require low rise underwear, even if you don't plan to show your belly and I never do... Hope you enjoyed your dinner out with your daughter.

I have been so busy with the holidays and school, I have been lucky to get my calories tracked daily. I have been checking in to see if you guys post though, I try to keep up.

I would hate it if we all stopped coming here, would be a bummer to lose contact with you guys. You have both been so motivating and encouraging. It helps to know that others out there struggle with the same issues each day.

Well I am trying to stay at goal and find a way of eating that will keep me here and not gaining or losing. I am afraid of eating too much and of blowing it this time around. I am a saboteur so this is a real test for me.

I have just tried to stay very busy and active. I haven't really had much time to fit exercise in. Trying not to sit still too long or think about food too much. Hard to do when you have to bake right?! I know...especially with all these parties right around the corner...Good luck guys...be strong. The new year is just around the corner and we will be starting out strong and motivated...right! It's ok to enjoy the holidays a bit, life is too short to be completely deprived right? ;)

P.S. 1408 was an awesome scary movie...it had me on the edge of my seat!!!!