2014 Brides 'Official Weight Loss & Keep It Off' Thread
Original post by Soon2BeMrsMango
Hi Ladies. I know some of us talked about having an official weight loss thread, so here it is. I think we should start by introducing ourselves, how much we want to lose, how we plan to do it, etc.
I guess I'll start.
I'm Kristin, 25. I am a Weight Watchers Lifetime member, I lost 30 lbs last year. I've gained about 10 back & want to get them off ASAP before I gain it all back like I have in the past. The winter is the hardest time for me to stay on track. My true issue with weight loss is exercise. I HATE IT!! I can never get into it & that is my goal this year. To lose the weight & get toned. My overall goal is to lose 10 lbs & feel comfortable in a bikini. I haven't worn one since high school.
I think each week we should post our weight loss/gain & what we are doing to stay active.
We can do this ladies with the support of each other!
bridejackson22
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Go MrsMango! Keep it up! I have been so stressed with so many different things going on I haven't had time to sleep let alone work out. Yesterday morning I tried to lock the front door by pointing my car clicker at it lol.
Chaz I am a vegetarian and even before I became a vegetarian I bruised but I am not anemic. Are you eating at least some protein? if your not eating balanced enough or working your body too hard and not getting enough protein it could be a reason.
Chaz
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Chaz I am a vegetarian and even before I became a vegetarian I bruised but I am not anemic. Are you eating at least some protein? if your not eating balanced enough or working your body too hard and not getting enough protein it could be a reason.
My diet is: Fruit & a protein bar for breakfast, steamed veggies or a grilled chicken sandwich for lunch, and for dinner I usually make gluten-free pasta with steamed chicken or brown rice with steamed chicken and veggies. I'll snack on granola during the day in-between meals. I rotate but the basis of my diet is fruit, veggies, and steamed chicken. I've definitely decreased my intake of meat drastically, so I don't know if that might've had an effect.
Soon2BeMrsPy
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Day 2 of low carb and feel like I am already bored with the food options. Ugh. This is why I end up breaking the diet. I have yet to find something that I can commit to. Yikes. Any low carb food ideas?
Soon2BeMrsMango
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Day 2 of low carb and feel like I am already bored with the food options. Ugh. This is why I end up breaking the diet. I have yet to find something that I can commit to. Yikes. Any low carb food ideas?
I failed miserably doing low carb aside from the fact that I was a total b!tch I am a carb addict so I dont have many options for you. My greatest success is on WW. How about like a chicken & veggie stirfry? turkey lettuce wraps? unsalted nuts to snack on?
RoandJoe
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FINALLY! After almost 1 month of waiting, I stepped on the scale this morning and was down 2 lbs!! It pays off to stick to the healthy eating instead of giving up :)
Chaz
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Posted by Soon2BeMrsPy
Day 2 of low carb and feel like I am already bored with the food options. Ugh. This is why I end up breaking the diet. I have yet to find something that I can commit to. Yikes. Any low carb food ideas?
I failed miserably doing low carb aside from the fact that I was a total b!tch I am a carb addict so I dont have many options for you. My greatest success is on WW. How about like a chicken & veggie stirfry? turkey lettuce wraps? unsalted nuts to snack on?
I'm a carb addict too - no chance I could ever do low-carb. What about portion control as a start? Measuring helped me a lot.
Soon2BeMrsMango
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FINALLY! After almost 1 month of waiting, I stepped on the scale this morning and was down 2 lbs!! It pays off to stick to the healthy eating instead of giving up :)
woohoo!! awesome!
meejack1110
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Posted by bridejackson22
Chaz I am a vegetarian and even before I became a vegetarian I bruised but I am not anemic. Are you eating at least some protein? if your not eating balanced enough or working your body too hard and not getting enough protein it could be a reason.
My diet is: Fruit & a protein bar for breakfast, steamed veggies or a grilled chicken sandwich for lunch, and for dinner I usually make gluten-free pasta with steamed chicken or brown rice with steamed chicken and veggies. I'll snack on granola during the day in-between meals. I rotate but the basis of my diet is fruit, veggies, and steamed chicken. I've definitely decreased my intake of meat drastically, so I don't know if that might've had an effect.
It may be from lack of iron...I think taking a iron supplement would likely help. Unless you feel like you have a lot of iron intake via green leafy veggies...then I'd check with my dr if it keeps showing up.
RoandJoe
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went out again this morning! did a mile and a quarter with 3 sets of bleachers and about a mile walk. this morning was really tough for me. i was literally on the verge of tears. i just need to make this a habit again & start being stricter with my points. i know I can do this, even though i hate every second of exercising. My sister & I plan to get rollerblades this week so we change it up bit.
You're so determined! I wish I had the motivation to get out and run up and down damn bleachers!! Awesome--it'll totally pay off!
Soon2BeMrsPy
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Day 2 of low carb complete! Feeling good because I seriously was over it this afternoon. Keep on keeping on!
Soon2BeMrsPy
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If anyone has, I would appreciate high protein, low carb smoothie recipes!! TIA
meejack1110
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Day 2 of low carb complete! Feeling good because I seriously was over it this afternoon. Keep on keeping on!
bridejackson22
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Posted by RoandJoe
FINALLY! After almost 1 month of waiting, I stepped on the scale this morning and was down 2 lbs!! It pays off to stick to the healthy eating instead of giving up :)
Congrats! It does pay off cause if you give up and you gain you just always end up feeling worse. No one said losing weight was going to be easy or fast lol. We all hit plateaus and our bodies naturally fight weight loss. Keep up the good work!
bridejackson22
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Posted by Soon2BeMrsPy
Day 2 of low carb and feel like I am already bored with the food options. Ugh. This is why I end up breaking the diet. I have yet to find something that I can commit to. Yikes. Any low carb food ideas?
I don't have any low carb smoothies cause I put fruit in mine and fruit has carbs but I don't know how low of carbs your looking for? Have you tried pinterest for low carb meal idea. I love pinterest they are always amazing when it comes to food ideas.
cj52514
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Day 2 of low carb and feel like I am already bored with the food options. Ugh. This is why I end up breaking the diet. I have yet to find something that I can commit to. Yikes. Any low carb food ideas?
Ugh, I hear you! I'm such a carb addict. To cut back, I try to snack on nuts and cottage cheese. I use arbonne's protein shake and there are a bunch of recipies you can do with that. I blend 2 tablespoons of chocolate protein powder, 1 tbsp of cocoa powder, 3/4 cup almond milk, 1/2 banana and about 13-15 ice cubes. It's fairly thick, but I put it in the freezer and it almost gets the consistency of soft-serve ice cream. It's really filling too! For breakfast I occasionally eat greek yogurt. For lunch I try to just eat things that I would normally put in wraps and sandwiches, but without the bread. For example, I'll have a can of tuna with some lowfat mayo and chopped onions, but without the wrap or a chicken breast and roasted red peppers without the hero.
meejack1110
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If anyone has, I would appreciate high protein, low carb smoothie recipes!! TIA
Bacon in a Blender.
What? It's low carb.
luckyerialc
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Posted by Soon2BeMrsPy
If anyone has, I would appreciate high protein, low carb smoothie recipes!! TIA
Bacon in a Blender.
What? It's low carb.
YUM!!
Soon2BeMrsPy
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Posted by Soon2BeMrsPy
If anyone has, I would appreciate high protein, low carb smoothie recipes!! TIA
Bacon in a Blender.
What? It's low carb.
LOL EWWWW
Chaz
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Posted by Soon2BeMrsPy
If anyone has, I would appreciate high protein, low carb smoothie recipes!! TIA
Bacon in a Blender.
What? It's low carb.
Amazing!
cj52514
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Posted by Soon2BeMrsPy
If anyone has, I would appreciate high protein, low carb smoothie recipes!! TIA
