Last Weigh-In: 335
Current Weight: 331

Today's Menu:
- 1 packet weight-control oatmeal
- 1 turkey sandwich made with 100% whole wheat/whole grain bread, 1 Tbsp. light mayo, 1 fat free American single, and romaine lettuce
- 1 pickle spear
- handful of grapes
- Protein shake
- 1 Healthy Choice dinner
- 1 Slimfast snackbar

Did some cardio and strength training today. Ran into the sweetest lady at the YMCA today. Her name was Joan, and she must be about my weight. She was an older woman and she smiled at me and said, "It's nice to see two people working out as partners." We struck up a nice conversation. I hope to see her again soon.

I'm back down to my previous weight again. I'm happy about it, but I don't want to get too overly excited. I think when I do that, I become more easy on myself and allow myself to "cheat." I'll most likely be drinking tomorrow evening, but if I do, I'll do my best to stay away from junk food.

I've decided that going cold turkey on soda has been harder than I thought. So, I bought a package of 6-8 oz. Sierra Mist cans. I've also made a rule about having soda. I will only drink one can a day, and only if I have had 64 ounces of water that day.

I've also made a rule about snacks. I can only have a Slimfast snack bar or the like if I've had fruits or veggies for my first snack.

Gina, babe, you behaving this weekend?

I mean about the diet of course

Just checking...

Karl- I ended up having a large curly fry from Arby's, a fun-size packet of M&Ms, and one biscuit with a bit of hash browns and sausage gravy this weekend. Not bad, honestly. I'm not exactly proud of myself, but it's a major improvement over last weekend.

I've also decided to help my cravings by buying "good" junkfood. Weight Watcher or Healthy Choice fudge pops, and baked potato chips. Portion control shouldn't be too hard.

I actually got into my tight jeans today and was able to button and zip them up without a struggle like I normally have. I remember having to huff and puff until my face turned beet red and I was sweating and laying on the bed, sucking it in. Nope. Not today. Just button and go. Go me.

Tomorrow's my weigh-in day. Do I really wanna step on that scale?

my weigh in is tomorrow too and i dont know how ive done so far....trying to avoid the scale this week. but tomorrow im getting my gym membership and next week will be a different story hopefully. good luck weighing in!

Ashley and Gina, I am weighing in today and it is always a mix of excitement and fear when I step on those scales. Even when I know I ate right and exercised fine, my body sometimes plays tricks on me.

I wish both of you great results on the scale (and Gina way to go on those skinny trousers!!! Those are the important things, even when the scales don't move you know you have accomplished something amazing!), Camy

Ashley- I saw that you lost 5 pounds! Way to go, girl!

Camy- I don't know that I can call them skinny jeans yet, but I'm working on that one.

Only lost a pound last week. I'm down to 330, still have a long way to go. I hope to be 20 pounds lighter total by January, which is when I go see my doctor.

Staying motivated isn't the easiet thing in the world. When I work out, I forget why I'm doing it. I guess now I'm just doing it to do it because it has become so repetitive and boring. Oh well. As long as I'm still doing it!

Hey!
We're practically neighbors! LOL
I'm up here in K-Ville. What a hoot!! I have been on this forum for more than a year now and your the first person who was in Indiana let alone so close that I have run across.
Sounds like your doing great. Way to go getting to the Y. Which one do you go to? I work at the one in K-ville. Best thing I ever did. Even on the days/weeks when I don't feel motivated at all it is hard to not get going when I watch every one else getting it done. I mean if they can get there at 4:30 in the morning to work out than certainly I can make time too.
May I suggest you check out FitDay.com or DailyPlate.com.
You'll be surprised at how much you really can eat. That and all the other things that you are getting. Fiber, Protein, Sodium, ect.
Good Luck!

Okay, "only a lb", remember what a 1lb box of butter looks like and that's what you lost.

You're still working out regularly right? So the lb that you lost probably translates differently in measurements terms. Likely that there was additional losses in fat lbs, but the net loss was a lb because muscle weighs more (but looks better).

I don't know if any of that will motivate you, but maybe this helps?

BTW, pretty cool that Bella here lives near you. She's one of my first friends on the forum...

Great Job on the lb lost and dedication!!!!! I agree with Bella, maybe you should start writing down all the food you eat(if you dont already), I personally went and bought a cute little journal that fits in my purse and some new sharpie pens(i love sharpies so now that they come in pens YAY!!) So now i always have it on me and I record everything before it goes in my mouth. If I dont know how much something is when I get home I go on CalorieKing.com and look it up. Anywho Ill be going now, have a great day!!!

Hey, I also write down everything I eat and it helps me keep track of what I eat and also helps me not eating certain things because I wouldn't want to have to write them down. I actually have my food journal on here, in my diary, so that I know people will be able to read it and then I would be even more embarrassed if I had to write a ton of junk into it!

And one pound is one pound! I lost like half a pound even though I worked so hard this past week, but I am blaming my raging hormones (i also got a zit the size of texas!), and hope that by next week, I have lost 2 to make up for it !
Have a great day, Camy

Gina c'mon in here and feel th elove honey 'cuz you got it goin' on in here.

BTW, hope you not feeling down today...

Hey everyone, thank you so much for the support. I still feel that I could've done better last week. Oh well.

Bellaryna- I go to the Parkview YMCA in Fort Wayne. I will be sure to check out those websites you posted.

Camy- I started writing things down, but since I have been eating so little these past few days, I don't really find it necessary anymore.

Ashley- Thank you so much for your constant support. You're awesome!

Karl- Thank you for talking to me last night; it really helped. You're a good friend! My husband actually came home early from work last night to comfort me. He is truly amazing.

Food is no longer an emotional outlet for me. It has lost all taste; the last couple of days, food has been more of a way to obtain energy for me. I just ate a salad and almost threw up because I thought it tasted gross. I seriously think I'm depressed.

Last Weigh-In: 331
Current Weight: 325

WOW! I'm impressed with myself. I've only been doing this for about 3 weeks and already I've lost 15 pounds. I still have a long way to go. I can't imagine what it'd be like to weigh under 300 pounds, but I'm getting excited and I can't wait to find out. I don't see the weight loss yet, but I'm determined not to give up.

I've noticed that my endurance for cardio has grown stronger. I'm almost up to the point where I'm jogging, so I'm pretty excited about that happening.

I just can't wait to see the scale under 300. I have this amazing capability to lose weight, as long as I set my mind to it. I seriously think I'm a thin girl trapped in a fat girl's body.

YAY for the weightloss!!!! I also truly believe I am a thin girl trapped in a fat girls body. I never actually feel fat until I look in the mirror and turn sideways. And I also havent seen a change in myself yet. We'll get there someday though!

WAY TO GO!! I can't wait to join you in the 15lbs gone club