HELP!!! I wanna lose weight!

Hi Sorors,

Is it the philly marathon you guys are talking about?

I am planning on WALKING a half marathon in November of this year in philly. It's my first and I an pysched also.

I also heard that TNT is good.

[BabyBlue91]

I was supposed to do this last week ... but I got to the meeting and had gained again! I was so disgusted I went out to Target and bought two bags of dark chocolate M&Ms on sale (haven't eaten any yet, LOL).

I spent the rest of the week preparing for our Finer Womanhood Luncheon, which was yesterday -- I have to admit that I ate practically every bite of my salad and entree (except the mashed potatoes), and my dessert (cheesecake) since the servers wouldn't wrap it.

Today I was down 3.8 lbs. I was hoping to lose another 0.4 to get my BMI under 30, but I'll worry about that next week!

A lot of people didn't even realize that I was who I was until I took the microphone yesterday -- I guess that was nice!

Ideal and Del, I'll have the photo scanned tomorrow!

[delph998]

Originally Posted by BabyBlue91

I was supposed to do this last week ... but I got to the meeting and had gained again! I was so disgusted I went out to Target and bought two bags of dark chocolate M&Ms on sale (haven't eaten any yet, LOL).

I spent the rest of the week preparing for our Finer Womanhood Luncheon, which was yesterday -- I have to admit that I ate practically every bite of my salad and entree (except the mashed potatoes), and my dessert (cheesecake) since the servers wouldn't wrap it.

Today I was down 3.8 lbs. I was hoping to lose another 0.4 to get my BMI under 30, but I'll worry about that next week!

A lot of people didn't even realize that I was who I was until I took the microphone yesterday -- I guess that was nice!

Ideal and Del, I'll have the photo scanned tomorrow!

I can't wait to see it, BabyBlue!

[Ideal08]

Originally Posted by BabyBlue91

I was supposed to do this last week ... but I got to the meeting and had gained again! I was so disgusted I went out to Target and bought two bags of dark chocolate M&Ms on sale (haven't eaten any yet, LOL).

I spent the rest of the week preparing for our Finer Womanhood Luncheon, which was yesterday -- I have to admit that I ate practically every bite of my salad and entree (except the mashed potatoes), and my dessert (cheesecake) since the servers wouldn't wrap it.

Today I was down 3.8 lbs. I was hoping to lose another 0.4 to get my BMI under 30, but I'll worry about that next week!

A lot of people didn't even realize that I was who I was until I took the microphone yesterday -- I guess that was nice!

Ideal and Del, I'll have the photo scanned tomorrow!

Real quick...

1) at least it's dark chocolate!!
2) I need your metabolism!
3) You "guess" that was nice? You guess? That was GREAT!!!! (I know, it takes some getting used to, right?)
4) Looking forward to the pic! I started a weight-loss Fotki album. PM me if you want the link and the password.

Y'all, it's happening again. I gained about 20lbs since the last time I posted my weight. The 176.5 didn't last for long; soon after I was back at 182.5 (my body really likes that weight). EVERY TIME I reach a milestone, I binge. No self control. But I start walking to work tomorrow and I start training for the marathon on Sunday. But the scale is a very scary place for me right now (191.5 right now; it was 194 this morning). My size 12's still fit. But I was real depressed about the whole ordeal this morning. I'm ok now, but I'ma blog about it later. Time to burn some calories moving stuff into my new apartment. That I LOVE. I love it. Ok. Bye.

[RedefinedDiva]

OK, not really on Fat Smash anymore, though I am still using some of the principles. Basically, it's the same thing I've been doing: small meals more often, lots of water, exercise, etc. The only thing I am trying to do is limit my meat intake. After these past few days, I have really learned to like tofu. Therefore, I am going to try to use that in place of meat as much as possible.

I am down to about 220, which is a 5 pound loss from last week. If I would have followed the plan to the letter, I may have lost more. However, I am cool with what I've lost. Hopefully I can stay the course and continue losing.

[Ideal08]

I could FINALLY see my weight-loss. All doing a comparison pic for my hair album. And when I noticed it, I was ECSTATIC!!! I mean, I was so happy, I sent out an email to my friends. And then things just went awry. Anyway, here is the pic. This is the closest thing I have to before/after pics. My friend is supposed to be scanning my full-body before pics, but y'all know how black folk do.

http://public.fotki.com/NappyLaedi/3...risonshot.html

Soror RD, congrats on the 5lb loss!!! The more I think about it, the more I think I need to give FS another try. My system could probably use it. Send me some tofu recipes. I'm gonna make some of that chili tomorrow.

Break time is over.

[lovelyivy84]

an alternative to tofu:

tofurkey sausages (I'd suggest the italian style ones). Even my decidedly non-veggie lil cousins will eat that, lol.

I made a stir-fry last week with those sausages, essgplant, orange and red peppers and portabello mushrooms. It was lovely! THe only luxury was the olive oil I cooked it with.

ETA: Just saw the bit about the marathon. Wow!!! YOU GO SOROR!

How long is the marathon? I ran my own mini-marathon in the gym this week just to see how far I could go- I ran/walked six miles! I Ever since I moved from AZ I have gotten really serious about working out and eating well again and I am dropping the weight I picked up there (yay). Thus far I have gone down a band size in the chest area, and I believe that my mid-section is slimming down. The booty hasn't gone down yet, but I have hope!

Not back to my old self yet, but at least I have it in sight. My new gym is gorgeous too, which is shallow, but helps, lol.

[Exquisite5]

[QUOTE=lovelyivy84;1430988]

ETA: Just saw the bit about the marathon. Wow!!! YOU GO SOROR!

How long is the marathon? IQUOTE]

Marathons are 26.2 miles. Many marathons also have Half-Marathon options, which are- you guessed it- 13.1 miles. A full marathon generally takes a first timer 3:50:00-5:00:00 if he/she runs or does a higher cycle run/walk cycle.

[lovelyivy84]

[QUOTE=Exquisite5;1431127]

Originally Posted by lovelyivy84

ETA: Just saw the bit about the marathon. Wow!!! YOU GO SOROR!

How long is the marathon? IQUOTE]

Marathons are 26.2 miles. Many marathons also have Half-Marathon options, which are- you guessed it- 13.1 miles. A full marathon generally takes a first timer 3:50:00-5:00:00 if he/she runs or does a higher cycle run/walk cycle.

I am intrigued byt his half marathon deal- I can't currently imagine myself doing 26 miles, but 13...that might be doable with some (a lot of) work.

[delph998]

Originally Posted by Ideal08

I could FINALLY see my weight-loss. All doing a comparison pic for my hair album. And when I noticed it, I was ECSTATIC!!! I mean, I was so happy, I sent out an email to my friends. And then things just went awry. Anyway, here is the pic. This is the closest thing I have to before/after pics. My friend is supposed to be scanning my full-body before pics, but y'all know how black folk do.

http://public.fotki.com/NappyLaedi/3...risonshot.html

Soror RD, congrats on the 5lb loss!!! The more I think about it, the more I think I need to give FS another try. My system could probably use it. Send me some tofu recipes. I'm gonna make some of that chili tomorrow.

Break time is over.

Looking good Ideal!

[Ideal08]

Originally Posted by BrownSugaBabe

Hi Sorors,

Is it the philly marathon you guys are talking about?

I am planning on WALKING a half marathon in November of this year in philly. It's my first and I an pysched also.

I also heard that TNT is good.

Hey Soror!

I'm completing the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati next year. I don't know much about being outside in November, lol. The FPM is in May. I am going to also complete a half marathon this October in Columbus (as part of my training for the FPM).

After talking with Soror Exquisite, I think that TNT is a sealed deal. I'm going to the information session Wednesday. I'm excited.

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