HELP!!! I wanna lose weight!

RedefinedDiva · #1 07-02-2007, 08:36 PM

Let me start by congratulation everyone that has started a program, has had success with a program (especially BabyBlue!!), and those who know that they need to jump back on the wagon. I am in the third category. Sigh....

I have gained about 5 to 6 pounds from my lowest weight. That's because I am have gotten EXTREMELY lazy. Not to mention I am poor and couldn't afford my gym membership anymore. I have no idea when was the last time I set foot in the Y. I have entertained the thought of just seeing how long I can get by at various gyms on guest memberships. LOL! I'd probably get busted. So, the new plan is to go it alone with my good ol' trusty treadmill, resistance bands, swiss ball, and (maybe) my Billy Blanks Boot Camp dvds. Something must be done.

I have also decided that I am no longer going to "restrict" my eating. I have realized that the more I "deprive" myself of certain things, the worse off I am. Therefore, I am going to eat the same foods that I have been eating, however I am just going to scale down my portions. I am also going to try to keep track of what I eat. I am going to have to figure out a way to log onto SparkPeople daily. I know that my weight was "under control" when I was logging into SP daily. I haven't been able to log on since I don't have internet at home.

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I was able to roll up on a stray internet signal today. I've been online for about 9 hours now! Boy, how I've missed being able to use the internet at home! I hope this signal hangs on until I can get my finances back in order.
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So, I'm going to check to see if I can log on to SP from work. If so, that will allow me to take care of breakfast and lunch. And with a pre-planned dinner, this may be doable. I'm going to start again tomorrow. If I can't log on, I'll just have to go old school and use the good ol' paper and pencil method.

I KNOW that exercise is my problem. When I was working out, I ate the same way, but was losing. Now, the pounds are just creeping back on me. This is UNacceptable. It's about time to turn this thing around.

Gina1201 · #2 07-02-2007, 09:40 PM

I'm trying to lose weight for the wedding. I started in the gym on Thursday and getting ready to go back again. My goal is to lose at least 25 lbs. before next July.

Missam05 · #3 07-02-2007, 11:23 PM

Redefined,

I'm on Sparkpeople too. Same name..hit me up!

Gina1201 · #4 07-03-2007, 07:59 AM

I'm on Sparkpeople as well, but not that much.

treblk · #5 07-03-2007, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedefinedDiva

Let me start by congratulation everyone that has started a program, has had success with a program (especially BabyBlue!!), and those who know that they need to jump back on the wagon. I am in the third category. Sigh....

I have gained about 5 to 6 pounds from my lowest weight. That's because I am have gotten EXTREMELY lazy. Not to mention I am poor and couldn't afford my gym membership anymore. I have no idea when was the last time I set foot in the Y. I have entertained the thought of just seeing how long I can get by at various gyms on guest memberships. LOL! I'd probably get busted. So, the new plan is to go it alone with my good ol' trusty treadmill, resistance bands, swiss ball, and (maybe) my Billy Blanks Boot Camp dvds. Something must be done.

I have also decided that I am no longer going to "restrict" my eating. I have realized that the more I "deprive" myself of certain things, the worse off I am. Therefore, I am going to eat the same foods that I have been eating, however I am just going to scale down my portions. I am also going to try to keep track of what I eat. I am going to have to figure out a way to log onto SparkPeople daily. I know that my weight was "under control" when I was logging into SP daily. I haven't been able to log on since I don't have internet at home.

[hijack]
I was able to roll up on a stray internet signal today. I've been online for about 9 hours now! Boy, how I've missed being able to use the internet at home! I hope this signal hangs on until I can get my finances back in order.
[/hijack]

So, I'm going to check to see if I can log on to SP from work. If so, that will allow me to take care of breakfast and lunch. And with a pre-planned dinner, this may be doable. I'm going to start again tomorrow. If I can't log on, I'll just have to go old school and use the good ol' paper and pencil method.

I KNOW that exercise is my problem. When I was working out, I ate the same way, but was losing. Now, the pounds are just creeping back on me. This is UNacceptable. It's about time to turn this thing around.

Good luck RD, it's the will that tends to falter from time to time, but you gotta be strong..we got ya back...

oh yea..what is SP?

lovelyivy84 · #6 07-03-2007, 09:41 AM

I hear you Redefined! That's where I was about 2 months ago, but I'm almost back on track- even without going to the gym much. It helps that I'm in NYC though- I now walk everywhere and have been realllly good about what I eat about 80% of the time- I still allow myself to indulge in things I really love (if I don't then I will do it later in bigger portions) but try to start the day right with a yogurt parfait and have a salad for lunch with protein- that way if I have pizza for dinner or have a brownie it isn't quite so bad. I'm not dieting- I'm just trying to establish healthier habits in picking what I eat.

The coffee helps too. A lot.

Missam05 · #7 07-04-2007, 11:52 AM

Treblk,

SP is Sparkpeople. It's a totally FREE website that has nutrition and fitness trackers, tons of helpful articles, message boards and a point system to allow you to (wait I don't think you get anything special for points..besides online trophies), they have SparkPages which allow you to have a blog and connect with folks. ALL SORTS of SparkTeams for whatever the occasion (profession, common interests, etc.) It's great! And again IT'S FREE!!

FiestyGourmet · #8 07-04-2007, 05:42 PM

There is another free website called FitDay.com It has an online journal and a great carb counter. You put in the food and it tells you how many cals and carbs it is. I was amazed at how many carbs can be in just everyday food!

I walked a 5K on Sunday and I feel great. There were a lot of hills on the course and I was regularly gasping for air. It was too funny when women much older than myself were breezing past me with ease.

How embarrassing! I've got my work cut out for me.

treblk · #9 07-04-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Missam05

Treblk,

SP is Sparkpeople. It's a totally FREE website that has nutrition and fitness trackers, tons of helpful articles, message boards and a point system to allow you to (wait I don't think you get anything special for points..besides online trophies), they have SparkPages which allow you to have a blog and connect with folks. ALL SORTS of SparkTeams for whatever the occasion (profession, common interests, etc.) It's great! And again IT'S FREE!!

Thanks, I'ma hafta check it out!