Late night for boots, it's almost 2am here on the West Coast. I took a nap today, so I'm not tired! Will have to sleep in tomorrow of course! So I've been doing a lot of thinking tonight--your all welcome to read my personal journal if you would like to but I have decided that it's time to bump up my exercise once again. I have gone from 2 hours to 4 hours (last week) now this week I am going up to 6 hours. I once heard that nutrition is 70% and exercise makes up 30% of weight loss but you know what? I don't think it's true for me. I almost think it's a 50% vs 50% kind of thing for me. I think that's why I lose weight so slow! I think exercise is key for me and it may be the other way around for me, 70% exercise and 30% nutrition? I'm not sure but just guessing ..So I'm just going start exercising more but I'm going to keep it fun (because that's key for me) so lots of roller blading, hiking, spin class, jogging etc.. I also have the time to exercise more since I  am in school, so I need to take advantage of it while I can! Ok, I will check in tomorrow once I wake up , just wanted to post my truth. Night!

 Good morning ladies,  I am sorry I haven't posted again in awhile.  I guess I got so far behind on all the posts I didn't feel like I knew what was going on with everyone.  I wanted to try and read all that I had missed but with a 2yr old, a full time job, and a husband I haven't found the time.  I hope you guys can let me just slip back in.   Even though I haven't been posting I have been doing pretty good.  I am still doing Weight watchers and am walking almost everyday if not every day and I am down 19 lbs since January 12th I can't wait to hit 20 and I should be able to do that this week.  I hope everyone is doing good and I am really going to try and check in everyday.  I really love this thread it is so nice to be able to talk to people that understand how you feel. 

jessica

Just for interests sake, I am from Oklahoma, so I'm almost in Texas!

I think it is absolutely great that everyone is looking toward becoming more healthy and happy too but it really hurts that you guys complain about thinner girls. When you are within 5-10 pounds of your goal weight you will be losing vanity pounds too. You have to understand that just because someone looks closer to the 'ideal' doesnt mean that they're as happy with themselves as you think they should be. Everyone has their own issues and everyone has their own idea of what would be the right weight for them. I understand that it seems silly but just don't be mean to girls that are thinner just because they don't think they're perfect

mladdy - thanks for the welcome and for the message! it makes me feel great to know that this is only my second day on the site and i already have people supporting me. it's like i finally found my own little place to fit in. i can't wait to start losing weight and tackling weight loss successfully. thanks to all of you.

Phew! Thanks for handling that for us, r6riderchick, and welcome to the best board for us big girls! People really are entitled to blow off steam anywhere on the forums, and you are straight on about this particular thread being for people with the "about 100 lbs. to lose." Don't get me wrong, we really are an awesome group of women and can embrace and empower anyone who needs a little motivation, but this isn't quite the board to chat about vanity pounds (at least not at this point in our journies). BTW, I read a few of your posts, and congrats go out to you for losing over 40 pounds already!!! I've lost 30, but the strangest thing is that people don't seem to notice! GRRR! Talk about frusterating! Oh yeah, and you'll have to tell these gals about your Lane Bryant sales person story! That was awesome!

Stevi, so glad you've found your "home" here on this board. It's a pretty comfortable place to share! We're glad you're here too!

zekie07- Everyone here is like a sister, and you can never have too many of those! Take my word, YOU ARE WELCOMED HERE!

Welcome back, Jessica (jpetty5)! Don't worry, you can pick up from right here; no pressure to go back and read a billion posts (though if you're bored, there are some great ones!). We'll be rejoicing with you when you hit the 20# mark!

To the other Jessica (yessicazctcs), way to go for setting your sites on your ideal weight! I'm also thinking the recommended number won't be my "happy weight" either, but I'll keep evaluating along the way.

Boots (bootser1), how funny that my brain has flip flopped the 's' and 't' in your screenname all this time! I guess I have dyslexsic tendencies sometimes! What a cute nickname! How did you ever happen upon it? Your 6 hours of cardio a week seems killer! Word of caution, don't push yourself to the point of starting to detest it (or hurt yourself). If you're body is happy doing that much intense movement, that's stellar!

Welcome, ghanja! Tell us about your screenname... I'm curious I was also right around 190 before my baby (2 years ago too!). Between 250 and 260, post-pregnancy, is probably where I was at my heaviest as well! We've got a LOT in common!

alibuch- We are of the few NOT in Texas I think! Indian food is one of my eat-out-of-control cuisines. Way to go for staying under control!

hey mladdy--thanks--Actually the nickname bootser comes from my grandmother--she has called me that ever since I was a little girl..why? I'm not sure--it has nothing to do with my real name. And I have to agree with you, I am going to try for 6 hours of fun exercise--but if it is not fun then i will only do how much is fun, so if 4 hours is fun then 4 hours it is! I'm just hoping for the 6 but I also know if I do 6 hours and don't like it that I won't keep it up and I don't want that to happen! Thanks. And congrats on losing  30 pounds, i bet it is frustrating---i would want to just grab people and say look at me! Hope everyone is having a good night!

Thanks for commiserating, Boots. I am having a good night. My friend just told me she scored ebay tix to Disneyland for Easter Sunday (Good thing my church has a Sat. night service, LOL)! I'm also about to put the little boy to bed and head for the elliptical. I always feel like superwoman when I'm done these days!

mladdy, thanks for the welcome back and congrts on your 30 lbs that is great but that does suck that  people don't seem to notice I know that would bug me. 

I hope everyone has a great day.

jessica

Hi everyone! I am so glad I found this forum. I have been looking for somewhere to "fit in".  Here is a little about myself. I am 5'1'' , 29 yrs old and when i started cc plus almost 2 weeks ago i weighed 213. I had a baby in September and got up to 245 lbs and have lost about 30lbs since then. I want to loose about another 90 lbs or so.

hey guys,

i went out of town for the wedding... so friday through last night and probably also today was not so healthy eating.  but not so super binge eating either.  just like 2 donuts on the road trip (but total calorie intake for the day at 2000) that sort of thing.  we also ate out at a lot of restaurants but i did salads with grilled chicken and stir fry with brown rice, that sort of thing.  we split a dessert 3 ways too.  i think i was okay but obviously when the food is not stuff i cooked myself, i have my doubts.  it's that time of the month too so i'm craving carbs and sweets.  not a good combo.