1st pound lost!

I got on the scale this morning & lost 1 whole pound! WOOT! This is my first pound of the New Year, I'm so happy & I earned myself some cash! What did I do? Here's an example:

Exercise: 63 min. on Elliptical
Food:
Breakfast: FIXX (200 cal. milk included)
Lunch: Chipotle 1/2 of a Chicken Bowl w/small Dr. Pepper (675 cal. I've heard Chipotle, although their food is healthy it runs high in calories because portion size about 1100 for a full serving, so I cut that in half since I share w/my boyfriend)
Afternoon snack: 2 handfuls of regular chips (lets say about 175 cal.)
Dinner: Subway 6" Cold Cut Combo (sandwich only) w/cup of water. (410 cal.)

Total cal. consumed 1460 (I can't have more than 1969 cal. or I will gain weight) Are you thinking what I'm thinking? I can safely have another 350 and still be under. I really just wanted to show you that you don't have to starve yourself to lose weight. We eat out every meal for Lunch & Dinner. Just do a little homework, I always ask for a nutrition guide wherever I go out to eat. My weakness is the Dr. Pepper, I try really hard to keep it down to 1/day. I really hope that helps someone.

Vegetable Soup Recipe: Yummy!!

Since I was starving so much yesterday I decided to make some of the ZERO point and FREE vegetable soup. I just threw this together myself and it was SOOOOOOOOOO good and filling. Here is the recipe:



Vegetable Soup

About 3 cups of chicken bouillon
1 bag frozen mix (broccoli, cauliflower, water chestnut, snow pea pods)
1/4 bag frozen green beans
2 fresh carrots, cut
2 fresh celery stalks, cut
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4-1/2 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp lemon pepper

Looking forward to this.

I am looking forward to all the good information and support we will be sharing. I started WW this week and have done really well thus far.

Today's Check In!!

On today's post please put these goals for your weight loss. Just add them in the comments. Please feel free to post your own post at anytime, too. :)

Your goal weight loss: 25-35 pounds

Your eating plan: Jenny Craig

Your Activity Plan: Work out 6 days a week with cardio/weight training

Your reason: I want to feel good about myself and feel comfortable in my own skin.



What are yours??

Hi all...

I am so excited to be here. I need this BADLY. In the past year I have put on 40 (YES FORTY) pounds. I had a complete hysterectomy a little over a year ago. It is my guess that this is why I have inflated like a balloon. Well, my new years goal was to get healthy and lose some weight. I got on the treadmill for the first time this year a couple of days ago and had chest pains! Yikes! Anyway, I went to the doctor and my blood pressure was 190/120. Not good and to further it he did an EKG and it came out abnormal. This is alarming to me cause I am only 36. However, my mom had a heart attack and a quadruple bipass at the young age of 50! So anyway, that is where I am at right now. The doctor told me NO exercise UNTIL I get a stress test with a cardiologist! I am feeling a bit defeated right now! Hopefully all goes good and I can get on a exercise routine. I will keep you posted. Even though I cannot exercise, I am eating better and cut out pop all together! I actually lost 2 lbs last week. YAY!!!!

It's a New Year, Lets get Going

I really need to lose weight this year and I would rather a small forum than the huge ones like Sparkspeople. They are great for info but I'd like to have a more personal support system.
Is anyone still interested?

Thought I would post

Well Like I said in Robyns post, I was going to restart in Sept and on Sept 6 I re-started dieting and watching my weight..I have lost 16 lbs...aiming for a ton more than that.
I am having a hard time this week because I have a bad cough and alot of congestion funny how being sick makes you want all your favorite comfort foods isnt it...

So is there anyone out there still reading this thread stilneeding support because I do right now..My DD is getting Married in Dec and I intend to lose as much weight as possible before than...so I hope you'll come and try it with me and be my support...I plan on starting regular exercise when the cough is gone..its affecting my asthma too much right now...I really wanted to start this week but next week treadmeill here I come...what are you doing to be more active next week share your ideas with me...please

Going Again!

Hi Girls!!

Well, I started WW last Monday because I had gained 5 more pounds and was just tired of food ruling my life.  I have done really well with it and have lost 9 pounds so far.  I have 20 more to go!!  I'm haven't been hungry the last few days because of some family stress going on but once that is taken care of I hope I am able to stay away from the junky food.

I hope you are all doing well.  Thanks for keeping this list going!

Let's try to keep this going

I've been away for awhile too. Seems like this blog has fizzled a bit. Let's face it, who wants to exercise and do what is needed to loose the weight. I just found out that the pain that I have had in my foot for over a year is due to arthritis...uuggghhh. So, know I have just one more reason to lose the weight, to relieve some of the pain...Let's all get going again, share ideas, support each other. I just saw on Robyn's blog today that she bought a exercise ball to sit on while she crafts...what a great idea. Anyone else have any great ideas?

Hi to all.....I've been MIA, but I've returned......

I've not really made an effort to watch what I eat much less excercise.....I was Blog hoppin' through my favs today and came across this one....I truly want to get back into shape...this summer heat has me down, course I was big on walking till my oldest got out of headstart earlier this year and now it's impossible to walk with both of them.....I'm going to try and get back to drinking MORE WATER and LESS Diet Coke....Arghhhh.....It's good to be back and get ideas from all you awesome cricut sisters....Hugs to all.....It's nice to know we aren't all alone with our weight issues.

Sheri G

Downloading Pazzle Images

Regina Easter talked me thru it at one time but I lost her instructions.
We put it into a folder the first time but I forgot the name of the folder.
I'm trying to get "Tags, Bags and Boxes" from Cricut and I don't know
how to do it. Thanks for any help.

Shirley

Video with Son

This video with your son was so cute.
Loved it.

Shirley

Sick

Sorry to hear you have been ill. I really
enjoy your video's and think you are
wonderful to do one being under the
weather. Thanks for the tips in this
one.

Hair

I loved your video of your trip
to get your hair done. Been down
that road about price. We have
Regis here in San Antonio, Tx.
I have walked in the mall once
and after I payed now I walk
by and wave.

Just checking In

I just wanted to see how everyone is doing. The nice warm temps have arrived here so I am outside as much as possible. Its a great time to get that little extra exercise just working in the yard. Just make sure to drink enough water to go with the warmth.
I have now lost 20 lbs. Im not really doing anything to loose anymore but I am still watching what I eat. I dont want to fall back into my bad habits.
Im sure I will be busy the next few months as my daugher is getting married in October. I havent gotten a dress yet, not knowing what size to buy and if I will loose more weight. Right now my daughter has hers and that is all that matters.
Check in and let everyone know how you are doing. If you feel you have fallen off the wagon, just pick it up and get back on. Today is a new day!
Have a great week!

Hello!!

Well, I got a little discouraged when I gained back all the weight I lost so I haven't been on here. Now, with swimsuit season coming up I have to do something. I tried a couple suits on on Saturday and I was mortified!! I am exercising but nothing really seems to help me. Anyone have any advice??

Today is the day

Hi Everyone.

I have been on this blog link since the beginning but I have not been following and type of diet or exercise program. Well today is the first day for me. Something was different for me when I woke up this morning. I just decided to do it. I really, really need to do it too. I am very sure that I will feel better once the weight starts to come off and I am sure I will have more energy. Reading all of your posts is really an inspiration to me. Continued Good luck and success to all of you.

Teresa

Back Again LOL

Okay this time I havebeen out of town....

I really behaved my self and made good food choices, except I didnt drink as much water and
I definately didnt get enough sleep...I am refusing to weigh myself right now becasue my ankles and feet are still puffy so next week I'll see if I lost any weight....LOL

Joyce I am glad you checked in if you hadn't I might have just deleted my link to the blog....

Come on everyone dont let a bad day or month keep you from succeeding its the results by the end of the year that matter....

Im happy with my weight loss

Since I have started I have lost a total of 19 lbs. I am very happy even if I dont loose anymore. I have lost a size in my clothing and I have so much more energy now.
Keep it up girls!

I'm Back

I guess everyone burned out like I did when life got a little crazy... the last few weeks though I have gotten back ont he wagon and am losing the pounds I already lost I can tell you I lost 5 lbs last week and another 5 lbs this week....So I am posting again incase anyone is out there lurking hoping for company...