New Year, New Thread for Those who Weigh 200 lbs/90 Kg or More

[ali]

I posted this in my diary but I thought I would share it here...I lost my gym partner, he got a new job and we thought it was going to work out but then his hours changed again (great for him, it is tied to a promotion) but as a result, no more workout partner.

On the surface this does not seem like a very big deal, however, what I realized the extent of the role he has played in this whole weight loss thing and so I guess I am kinda in mourning. I know it sounds dramatic, and I am normally not a drama queen but I am feeling kinda sad about it.

And yes, I know I can do it w/o anyone else, blah blah blah...but the point is that I am losing something that made me happy and I am kinda pissy about it, if you all will forgive me.

I went today and tried to get some of my anger out on the machines...so that worked in my favor.

Then I decided that a little retail therapy was in order so I went to the mall and spent mad money on myself. I picked up a totally cute red dress for $20 and I look pretty sexy if I do say so myself. Best part was it was an XL. I am finding that 1X clothes are too big for me now and for the first time, I actually passed Lane Bryant by.

Sorry to kvetch...it sucks when things aren't all hearts and flowers

[Solinah]

Hi there, I'm Solinah 30ish? lol

I am 5'6
At my heaviest i was 240lbs last year
at my lowest 150lbs 6 yrs ago
currently sitting at 215 lbs

and have been here for months now i think i've hit my plateau (sp)

I work out 5-6 days a week, doing eliptical machine for 5 mins warm up, then i do 20 mins H.I.T for 1 min
normal pace for 1 min repeated then i do circut training for 40 mins
and do pliates and yoga twice a week

I am careful on my diet I have one cheat day, i'll admit it but i dont gorge myself..and take the following suppliments

fish oil 2x day
womens muliti vitamin 2x day
green tea extract 3x day
CLA 2x day
hydroxycut 2x day
glucosimine 2 x day

and avkar just before meals on my off day (s)

i've been trying hard for 3 months to loose 20 +lbs at least
and have another 5 weeks to go before our group vacation

I find that i float from 216 - 209 weekly but always seem to hover at 215

any help would be appreciated

i have also integrated the bike for my H.I.T. training for variety
i'm not a treadmill person, i have week knees and can't take the impact.

[spartacus26]

Maybe you're not eating enough. Maybe the Hydroxycut had made your body think you're starving. Or maybe you're eating too much. Eating the same thing all the time could, too. And eating trans-fats could be keeping you from losing weights (there was a study where monkeys were fed only what calories they needed to maintain weight, but monkeys who had some trans fats as part of that still gained). Also, so could stress.

Using the bike for variety is good. By circuit training do you mean lifting weights in any way, shape, or form? That might break your plateau.

[nataliejo]

Originally Posted by pink clouds

I am so happy, and you must be on cloud 9 lol. In honor of a great first date and new love in the making I have changed my signature for you lol. You go with your bad self!!! 30 is so not old, maybe 90 is, but not 30, and also you are as old as you feel and act, people always guess my age 9-10 years younger than I am, and yes I am cute, but I think they think I'm younger because of my craziness!! Congratulations on a great first date I feel like I am on cloud nine too lol

Thanks Pink Clouds! I love your siggy! Totally rocks out!! and I am VERY happy to see you in a good mood! Good for you!!
keep trecking hun
glad to see you back
love yas
always
your friend
natalie jo

[nataliejo]

Originally Posted by Kevi12

Hi guys, just trying to see how's everyone doing
I'm pretty burnt out right now I don't know why haha, I'm trying to pull myself out of bed.
My weight has been steady for like 2 weeks and I see it's a good sign, because I can see myself maintaining thesame weight . I'm also trying to recover from a major loss xD This girl broke my heart *sighs*

Hiya Kevi!
No worries hun. Some other girly will come along and impress you to not end. We all know how you feel ..

keep going hun
your rock!
always
love yas
your friend
natalie jo

[nataliejo]

Originally Posted by ali.smedley

I posted this in my diary but I thought I would share it here...I lost my gym partner, he got a new job and we thought it was going to work out but then his hours changed again (great for him, it is tied to a promotion) but as a result, no more workout partner.

On the surface this does not seem like a very big deal, however, what I realized the extent of the role he has played in this whole weight loss thing and so I guess I am kinda in mourning. I know it sounds dramatic, and I am normally not a drama queen but I am feeling kinda sad about it.

And yes, I know I can do it w/o anyone else, blah blah blah...but the point is that I am losing something that made me happy and I am kinda pissy about it, if you all will forgive me.

I went today and tried to get some of my anger out on the machines...so that worked in my favor.

Then I decided that a little retail therapy was in order so I went to the mall and spent mad money on myself. I picked up a totally cute red dress for $20 and I look pretty sexy if I do say so myself. Best part was it was an XL. I am finding that 1X clothes are too big for me now and for the first time, I actually passed Lane Bryant by.

Sorry to kvetch...it sucks when things aren't all hearts and flowers

Hey Ali,
I know you dont want to hear the blah , blah, blah ... but I am certain you can rock this by yourself, but you might find a gym buddy at the gym!!
But maybe takes Mal's advice on that site! You will figure it out... sorry its bugging you so much girly

keep trecking regardless of the pissy feelings ...

love yas
your friend
natalie jo
always

[nataliejo]

Originally Posted by Solinah

Hi there, I'm Solinah 30ish? lol

I am 5'6
At my heaviest i was 240lbs last year
at my lowest 150lbs 6 yrs ago
currently sitting at 215 lbs

and have been here for months now i think i've hit my plateau (sp)

I work out 5-6 days a week, doing eliptical machine for 5 mins warm up, then i do 20 mins H.I.T for 1 min
normal pace for 1 min repeated then i do circut training for 40 mins
and do pliates and yoga twice a week

I am careful on my diet I have one cheat day, i'll admit it but i dont gorge myself..and take the following suppliments

fish oil 2x day
womens muliti vitamin 2x day
green tea extract 3x day
CLA 2x day
hydroxycut 2x day
glucosimine 2 x day

and avkar just before meals on my off day (s)

i've been trying hard for 3 months to loose 20 +lbs at least
and have another 5 weeks to go before our group vacation

I find that i float from 216 - 209 weekly but always seem to hover at 215

any help would be appreciated

i have also integrated the bike for my H.I.T. training for variety
i'm not a treadmill person, i have week knees and can't take the impact.

Welcome!! to the forum hun..

Plateaus do suck... but you are working it ..and Congrats on your weight loss so far, big achievements so far ...

Read the sticky threads and what not, it might give you an indication on how to handle the plateaus ..welcome again ..

and enjoy this thread ... all wonderful, supportive peeps here
best wishes
always
natalie jo

[nataliejo]

Originally Posted by spartacus26

Maybe you're not eating enough. Maybe the Hydroxycut had made your body think you're starving. Or maybe you're eating too much. Eating the same thing all the time could, too. And eating trans-fats could be keeping you from losing weights (there was a study where monkeys were fed only what calories they needed to maintain weight, but monkeys who had some trans fats as part of that still gained). Also, so could stress.

Using the bike for variety is good. By circuit training do you mean lifting weights in any way, shape, or form? That might break your plateau.

Hey Spartacus,
Those are all good suggestions!
I hope your doing well hun!
Havent seen you for a few days ..

best wishes hun
ttylater
love yas
your friend
natalie jo
always

[ali]

Originally Posted by nataliejo

Hey Ali,
I know you dont want to hear the blah , blah, blah ... but I am certain you can rock this by yourself, but you might find a gym buddy at the gym!!
But maybe takes Mal's advice on that site! You will figure it out... sorry its bugging you so much girly

keep trecking regardless of the pissy feelings ...

love yas
your friend
natalie jo
always

I'm trekking...I will check out that site...I am totally comfortable doing it alone, I am just bugged b/c it was a routine, you know? I have someone with you as you are going through it was a really big thing for me and not that he isn't still there for me, it will just be diffrent. I will get used to it, I am just not liking it

I am terribly resistant to change and that is something I am working on but it doesn't make it any easier...

Thanks for the good thoughts. I squatted 55 lbs today, totally a baby weight but more than I did last time so I was happy with it.

[Kevi12]

I went today and tried to get some of my anger out on the machines...so that worked in my favor.

Ali that's not good haha, xD your gonna end up hurting yourself if you workout while letting your anger out...

[ali]

Originally Posted by Kevi12

Ali that's not good haha, xD your gonna end up hurting yourself if you workout while letting your anger out...

I ran the anger out on the elliptical so by the time I got to the weights I was substantially calmer...that being said, I have a herniated disc so I am very in tune to pushing myself to far...thanks for the advice, I do keep that in mind.

It is better than just being upset and eating, I see it as a positive way of dealing with some negative emotions...

Ginger - NEW BAG ALERT!!!! It isn't a Dooney or a Coach but it is GORGEOUS

I also picked up a sexy red dress simply b/c it fit, looked good and was $20 (reg price $100). Hehehe That helped make my day as well.

[pink clouds]

Welcome Solina!! You have a pretty tight regimen there ;-) Although everyone hates them, plateaus are nothing to worry about. It is not permanent hun so soon enough you will be losing again. They are actually important. Its like your body says...ok hold on a moment...how much more fat do we have left? How's the skin elasticity? Can we survive another 50 lbs lost? and then the body answers itself yes. And then it starts again...Okay lets get this fat outta here! It happened to Ali right as she was about to cross over the 200 lb mark and then before she knew it she was 196. So you'll start losing weight again.don't worry. Welcome again. Good to have you aboard.


Ali I am sorry you lost your gym partner. When I first read it I was :-o but then i realised he is still Alive thank God. You will be okay, don't worry. I am sure u will adjust in no time...until then I hope the machines and elliptical will adjust A NEW PURSE!!!!!! Too cool! You know where you can find some pretty good 'non dooney or coach' designer purses? A store called ross. I don't know if you have one in your side of town....they have gucci,tommy,XOXO,and some other ones I cannot remember for real cheap. I went there once and got a nice XOXO and i have never worn it I really should be ashamed LOL Yes I think red would look sooo good on you!! Too sexy maybe....I try to contain my sexiness but occasionally some gets out ;-)

Keviiii! How is your finger? Sorry to hear about the heartbreak, I've been there before....but don't worry, your a smart guy, from here on out it will only get better. like me, my first boyfriend was...well I cannot remember where he was from...I think he slithered out of one of the shadows in hell or something. But the second one was soooooooo sweet. We only argued once. I don''t think that story helped really o_0 but just trust me, everything will work out for the best.

Thanks Nataliejo. I do feel much better...and guess what

I LOST 2 POUNDS THIS WEEK!!

WoooooooooooOOOOOOoooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo OOOOOOO
and no salt tricks either!!


can't proof this guys so I hope its readable

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Ohhhh and Ali I keep forgetting to tell you.....I tried to see if there is a way I can edit the name of the thread so I can poll all of our threadmembers, but I cant