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mommy824 -> Weight Loss Support Group (12/18/2006 3:27:43 PM)

I'm posting this in the women's only because I don't want to discuss my weight problems with men.

I need some accountability for my weight loss. I was wondering if there's anyone else here who'd like to get a little group together to work on this together. Keeping eachother accountable and praying for eachothers' success and struggles.

A little on my situation, why I'm choosing to do this online:

My mom has brain cancer again. We'll (my husband, 1yr old dtr, and I) be moving in with her and my 15 yo sis. On top of this, I have a very stressful job in the med field, trying to start school.... etc.... Also, my MIL is in and out of psych treatments routinely. I don't have TIME to join a gym, meet with others in person, or anything.... But I do need accountability, someone to talk to etc. I weigh 300 lbs and I can't keep up with my daughter and I'm not the wife my husband needs. So, if anyone else feels they're in the same situation and would like to use this forum to message eachother and help ourselves in a way that is good for us and glorifies God, please respond.



coolfamily6 -> RE: A New Group (12/19/2006 9:08:18 AM)

mommy824,
I'll do this with you. I did First Place two years ago and lost 30 pounds. I have gained 10 back. My goal is to lose 10-15 pounds then maintain a healthier eating habit.

What are you going to do to try to lose? What is your first level goal? I really think the food diary in FP was a great thing because I had to write down what I was eating.

This week I started by choosing to eat better. Today I actually ate breakfast: an english muffin with rf p-but butter & light oj.
Traci



mommy824 -> RE: A New Group (12/19/2006 10:18:53 AM)

My first goal is to cut out the sugary sodas and better portion control. Also to cut caffeine out. Since I can't do that all at once, I only had a half a cup of coffee, then I'll wean myself off the caffeine from there. But for breakfast I had a nutri-grain bar and the 1/2 cup of coffee.

I have a lean-cuisine pizza, sugar free pudding and string cheese for lunch. I'm not sure what dinner will be as of now.

After my dr's appt today I'll find out how much activity my body can handle.



MyPortion4ever -> RE: A New Group (12/19/2006 11:14:15 AM)

Hi,

I’d like to join in with you ladies. I’ve been lurking around Crosswalk for a while and can’t quite figure out where to jump in and become a regular poster…so I’ll start here!

I’m currently working with a nutritionist because I am seriously considering weight loss surgery. I know that this isn’t the right option for everyone, but I’ve done a ton of research on it and feel that it’s right for me. I’ve ruled out gastric by-pass because that seems too extreme to me and am leaning towards gastric banding, which according to my research is a healthier alternative. I see my nutritionist again at the end of January and have to show some weight loss before they will allow me to move ahead in the program. Here are the goals that she and I came up with and my progress to date:

-exercise at least 3 times per week (haven’t started this/need to make it a priority)
-practice “mindful” eating; i.e. eat slowly, concentrate on what you’re eating, chew your food until mushy (not doing too good on this one)
-choose healthy snacks (doing pretty good on this one; need to do better)
-have breakfast with protein (not doing so great here—I don’t eat until I get to work so I have to plan better)
-keep a food record (haven’t done this, but I did sign up for Fitday…just gotta remember my username and password and use it!)
-eliminate carbonated and caffeinated beverages (I’m getting there: I was a Diet Coke-a-holic, but have not had one in 10 days/am trying to cut down the caffeine by having half caffeinated coffee and half decaffeinated coffee…hoping to be fully decaffeinated by our next appointment)
-take a multivitamin with iron every day (not doing too good here)

So, I’ve got work to do, but I’m really committed to doing it. It’s so hard around the holidays, but I am doing a lot better than I’ve done in the past.

Be blessed!
~Dianne



RepentanceIsRequired -> RE: A New Group (12/19/2006 12:06:29 PM)

I've just started posting in the excercise forum, but I will join you ladies as well.

I started at the gym yesterday. The guy there did a body fat test and said that I need to lose 25 pounds. This sounded WAY too little to me. Now I do have a bigger frame with a high muscle mass, so I can see how it came out that way. Personally my goal is 78 pounds. And btw I am 256 lbs. So, I think I can do it!! I believe in the power of positive thinking !!! [:D][:D][:D]

-- I'm taking a multi-vit, and calcium.
-- I've been working on portion control and cutting out fatty foods since April and this alone has helped me lose 30 pounds.
-- I'm starting to excercise. My goal is four days a week. It is at the fitness center here at work, and they are open until 7pm only on M-Th.

I like the food journal. That is a really good idea. It is amazing how much you will realize how much you do eat each day. I was talking to my girlfriend the other day, and I told her that before I was pregnant with my son, I was on a diet/excercise program and I was eating 1400 calories. I was surprised to see how much food you can eat for that much. The trick is eating good stuff like fruits and veggies.



mommy824 -> RE: A New Group (12/19/2006 1:17:37 PM)

I did join weight watchers again today. Mostly because I can pay once a month and have free access to their website, which is an astronomical cost if you don't do it this way. But then I can go to a meeting whenever I want to. Whenever the time is right for me. It helps me track my points online. What are going to be the biggest struggles are the exercise and the water. I think once I get carbonated beverages out of my life that will become easier.



coolfamily6 -> RE: A New Group (12/19/2006 2:05:42 PM)

I was recently told that one of the mistakes women make is not eating enough protein and too many carbs. I know that is true in my case because I can got days without protein and eating pasta and breads only. So, I am trying to have protein with every meal. Hence the peanut butter on the english muffin.

Let's each post the one thing we will change/work on this week and our goal for the month of December. The goal does not have to be pounds lost.

My portions and food choices are what I am working on this week. For the month my goal is to maintain where I am weight wise through the holidays.

Traci



dustinsdreamer -> RE: A New Group (12/19/2006 2:07:56 PM)

I need to join in, whether I want to or not. [;)]

Seriously, I've been wanting to lose weight for a while now and I get motivated and then something happens and lose it.

I really don't know how much weight I want to lose, because really my goal is looking and feeling better. I used to be athletic and could run all day and feel great (all day is a bit of an exagerration...but you get the idea). Now, I would feel like I was dieing if I ran more than a block or two. I miss feeling healthy.

I want to look good for my husband too.

I want to be able to run and play with my kids.

I've posted on here before about this, over the summer. I did make some changes and actually lost around 12 pounds and was able to wear an older pair of pants in smaller size. Then schedule changes and such happened and I just never worked around them. Since then I've gained the weight back. [&o]

But, since I've been feeling convicted about the way I don't take care of my body lately, this seems like a pretty timely thread. Accountability, outside of my family would be a good thing. I know I need to share with friends I know in real life, but I'm just not ready yet...

I am trying to cut my portions down to more reasonable sizes, stop eating so late at night, and add more of a variety of fruits and veggies during the day. I love fruits and veggies, so taste isn't my issue...however my dh doesn't eat many of them so I've gotten in the habit of cooking for his tastes. Having kids has helped because I feed them healthy foods, but I need to broaden our choices even more.

I am also going to make a doctor's appointment after the first of the year to find out what I can do physically. Right now I am walking with the kids and playing at the park with them, but I desire to do more. I just want to make sure that I'm not going to overdo anything.



RepentanceIsRequired -> RE: A New Group (12/19/2006 2:08:21 PM)

Well, since I have just started excercising, my goal is to stick with it even through the holidays. I want to make it part of my daily routine.



mommy824 -> RE: A New Group (12/19/2006 3:08:55 PM)

My goal for Christmas through New Year's is to NOT gain any weight. I don't neccessarily have to LOSE any.... I just don't want to GAIN any....

I can't wait to get caffeine out of my system. I slept SO much better!



bcipam -> RE: A New Group (12/19/2006 3:33:27 PM)

I know I eat when I have alot of stress.

You have so much stress going on in your life, no wonder you have a weight problem. I would eliminate some of that stress. Taking care of your mother do you really need to deal with school right now? Sounds like not only are you neglecting yourself but your family and husband as well.

Sometimes it's better to simplified our lives. I know its tough to give some stuff up, but think about what you are doing to yourself and your family? You obviously have spread yourself too thin (pun intended) and losing weight right now is the last thing you need to deal with.

I can't emphasize this enough - your weight is dangerous (unless you are 7' tall). In order to lose you need to get moving, exercise. If you don't have the time then make the time, give up one of the activities you are only doing half-baked as it is. Start paying time to the family. Get the husnad and kids out with you to walk. Make mealtime a healthy time and ask the kids and husband to assist you with making healthy meals. Stay away from fast food.

At your weight you risk diabetes, heart attacks and strokes. What good will you do your family if dead? Harse words, I'm sorry - but sometimes "support" means doing the hard but right thing and telling it like it is.

Take care.



BlessedMamaofmany -> RE: A New Group (12/19/2006 3:39:53 PM)

Have you considered The Lord's Table? It's a free online bible study at setting captives free LINK <-- my husband and I did this course together after the birth of my son 7 months ago. It's a 60 day course, and you are assigned a mentor who emails you daily (or at least 5 times a week), there are also forums on the website.
just a suggestion. It's an AMAZING course. My husband lost nearly 30 lbs, and I lost 50. But more than that, we gained a new closeness with the Lord through daily bible study, and learned valuable lessons about our eating habits that we will carry with us forever.
I highly recommend it!
Sandy



mommy824 -> RE: A New Group (12/19/2006 4:47:01 PM)

bcipam-- I hear what you're saying. I really do. But I didn't create this thread to receive life advice. I created it so that myself and other women can come here and gain accountability and support for our endeavors, despite our situations.

I know that I need to lose weight. I know that it's dangerous. I don't need to be preached to on this. I'm very offended by the way that you are posting on this thread. I don't need to defend my actions or my choices to you or anyone else. I just thought it would be nice to have a thread where I can come back, talk about my success and failure in my weight loss endeavor. Please don't post here if you aren't here to come beside us as a sister and help us along.



coolfamily6 -> RE: A New Group (12/20/2006 9:33:42 AM)

Mommy824,
Take each day one at a time. You know what changes you need to make and starting this thread was a beginning. Was it you that said you are seeing a doctor? If not, please see one who will help you take steps to safely start an exercise plan. As you know, there are issues and it may not be safe to just start exercising without medical advice.



coolfamily6 -> RE: A New Group (12/20/2006 9:42:26 AM)

Today has not started well because I made a poor choice for breakfast. Please pray that I can do better the rest of the day. We are going out to lunch and to the movies. I really need to resist the urge to eat through out the whole movie.
Traci



RepentanceIsRequired -> RE: A New Group (12/20/2006 10:00:19 AM)

I am sooooo sore!!! Since I have just started at the gym my body is really trying hard to adjust to the increase of activity. I really like going to a smaller fitness center because the guy that works there is so helpful and he works with you the whole way through.

Today I will be working on the weights more. Yesterday was more cardio. I am trying to keep a reasonable mind frame right now. I expect results right away, and I know this won't happen.

I'm having a problem of getting hungry at mid-morning around 9:30. I eat breakfast before I leave for work, eating around 6:30 am. I need to bring a good snack with me I think.



RepentanceIsRequired -> RE: A New Group (12/20/2006 10:02:08 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: mommy824

bcipam-- I hear what you're saying. I really do. But I didn't create this thread to receive life advice. I created it so that myself and other women can come here and gain accountability and support for our endeavors, despite our situations.

I know that I need to lose weight. I know that it's dangerous. I don't need to be preached to on this. I'm very offended by the way that you are posting on this thread. I don't need to defend my actions or my choices to you or anyone else. I just thought it would be nice to have a thread where I can come back, talk about my success and failure in my weight loss endeavor. Please don't post here if you aren't here to come beside us as a sister and help us along.



I think you are on the right track by just knowing that you need to make a change to better yourself. I am glad you started this thread. I am right there with you because with the health history of obese women in my family, I need to make a change now while I am still young and in realitively good health.



RepentanceIsRequired -> RE: A New Group (12/20/2006 10:16:44 AM)

I'm also trying to drink more water today. I think that will help keep my muscles from cramping so much.



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: A New Group (12/20/2006 10:45:03 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: OkinawaMama

Have you considered The Lord's Table? It's a free online bible study at setting captives free LINK <-- my husband and I did this course together after the birth of my son 7 months ago. It's a 60 day course, and you are assigned a mentor who emails you daily (or at least 5 times a week), there are also forums on the website.
just a suggestion. It's an AMAZING course. My husband lost nearly 30 lbs, and I lost 50. But more than that, we gained a new closeness with the Lord through daily bible study, and learned valuable lessons about our eating habits that we will carry with us forever.
I highly recommend it!
Sandy


Would it work for people who have a huge amount of weight to lose? Does it focus on forming new habits? or just weight loss?



RepentanceIsRequired -> RE: A New Group (12/20/2006 11:02:46 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: OkinawaMama

Have you considered The Lord's Table? It's a free online bible study at setting captives free LINK <-- my husband and I did this course together after the birth of my son 7 months ago. It's a 60 day course, and you are assigned a mentor who emails you daily (or at least 5 times a week), there are also forums on the website.
just a suggestion. It's an AMAZING course. My husband lost nearly 30 lbs, and I lost 50. But more than that, we gained a new closeness with the Lord through daily bible study, and learned valuable lessons about our eating habits that we will carry with us forever.
I highly recommend it!
Sandy


I skimmed through a little bit of this. I will talk it over with my husband. I'll have to think about it.



SweetLittleErin -> RE: A New Group (12/20/2006 12:03:39 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: OkinawaMama

Have you considered The Lord's Table? It's a free online bible study at setting captives free LINK <-- my husband and I did this course together after the birth of my son 7 months ago. It's a 60 day course, and you are assigned a mentor who emails you daily (or at least 5 times a week), there are also forums on the website.
just a suggestion. It's an AMAZING course. My husband lost nearly 30 lbs, and I lost 50. But more than that, we gained a new closeness with the Lord through daily bible study, and learned valuable lessons about our eating habits that we will carry with us forever.
I highly recommend it!
Sandy


I have been lurking here, and I went and decided to participate in this programs but I seem to be having some issues with it...did you husband do the meal programs? I am not seeing how those could be healthy,I am very skeptical on them....



Kath -> RE: Weight Loss Support Group (12/20/2006 12:11:07 PM)

mommy824

I edited your OP to change the title so it is more accurate than "a new group"



PrincessDonna -> RE: Weight Loss Support Group (12/20/2006 12:36:43 PM)

I'll be joining you all...after the baby is born. I need to get serious about losing weight/being healthy after this baby is born. I weigh 80 pounds more now than I did when I got pregnant with my first and I know my body is tired of carrying the weight. I don't so much care about the number on the scale, but I want to feel healthy and I want to be able to find clothes that fit right.

So...until March...I'm lurking.[:D] And cheering you all on.[:D]



Bookaholic -> RE: Weight Loss Support Group (12/20/2006 12:39:50 PM)

I'll be lurking too, till January, then i'll join you. In the meantime I will be cheering you all on.



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: A New Group (12/20/2006 12:42:56 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: SweetLittleErin

quote:

ORIGINAL: OkinawaMama

Have you considered The Lord's Table? It's a free online bible study at setting captives free LINK <-- my husband and I did this course together after the birth of my son 7 months ago. It's a 60 day course, and you are assigned a mentor who emails you daily (or at least 5 times a week), there are also forums on the website.
just a suggestion. It's an AMAZING course. My husband lost nearly 30 lbs, and I lost 50. But more than that, we gained a new closeness with the Lord through daily bible study, and learned valuable lessons about our eating habits that we will carry with us forever.
I highly recommend it!
Sandy


I have been lurking here, and I went and decided to participate in this programs but I seem to be having some issues with it...did you husband do the meal programs? I am not seeing how those could be healthy,I am very skeptical on them....


You mean the eating program with different plans for different days?

I dont think they look un-healthy, just different.

quote:

Each week consists of:

--two half days (three meals with the portions divided in half)

--two liquid days (one regular solid meal and liquids throughout the rest of the day)

--two normal days (without overeating)

--and one fast day, where we only drink water for 24 hours. (This may be from dinner the evening before to a light meal the evening of the fast)


If they only let you drink water during the fast, then it could be bad, but you can have V8, fruit juice, soup, etc...



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