Weight Loss Club Monday Meeting #1

kfizz Posted: Oct 04, 2010 02:50 PM

Weight Loss Club Monday Meeting #1

As promised here goes week 1 of our weight loss club

Losing weight can be difficult and stressful but it helps to write down in the beginning of a journey why we want something and what we are willing to do to accomplish it.

Let us know 2 reasons why you want to loose weight (besides the wedding!) AND 2 things you are willing to do to achieve your goal.

((For me:
I want to loose the weight because 1. I feel much more confident when I am at my goal weight and 2. being in a bathing suit for most of the honeymoon!

I am willing to 1. stop snacking late at night and 2. I will wake up earlier so that I can have a more balanced breakfast. ))

Motivation for the week: 'Instead of giving reasons why I can't, I give reasons why I can'

EDITED- the formula was crappy... At work I have a scale that calculate BMR for me so I never need to do the math. I will try and find a better way to calculate it ladies- sorry for the issue!!

jesstangney Posted: Oct 04, 2010 02:58 PM

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Thanks so much...

I am going to be using WW for my points, as I do a lot of home cooking and I find it difficult to track calories & find out how many calories are in different home cooked foods.

Thanks for starting this group! And being our motivation. I like the 'motivation for the week' you put up: to give reasons why I can!

Edit:
Reasons I want to loose weight:
1) Be healthier in general
2) Not have to shop in PLUS sizes - it gets expensive, and there are no really amazing fashions out there for bigger girls - it's better than it was, but still not awesome.

VCanizalez Posted: Oct 04, 2010 03:00 PM

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Let us know 2 reasons why you want to loose weight (besides the wedding!)
1) I want to feel BETTER about myself
2) I dont to be wearing Spandex the whole time to HIDE my belly

AND 2 things you are willing to do to achieve your goal.

1) I want to learn to eat more 'Healthy Items' More fruits/veggies
2) More Exercise

I dont understand the formula =( Sorry
Plis help me..
I am 5`2, weight 145, have 23yrs

655 + (4.3 x 145) + (4.7 x 5.2) - (4.7 x 23)= 1194.84
like da???

LindyBride22 Posted: Oct 04, 2010 03:03 PM

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Thanks for starting this!

My reasons for losing weight are basically the same as yours..I would like to feel good about myself, and look good in a bathing suit.

To reach my goal I am willing to make it to the gym at least 3x a week and stay on track with eating right and counting my calories

I'm a bit confused by the formula you gave for figuring out our calories though...according to that I should only have 833 calories and that cant be right

Anyway, thanks again!

kfizz Posted: Oct 04, 2010 03:04 PM

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Posted by VCanizalez

Let us know 2 reasons why you want to loose weight (besides the wedding!)
1) I want to feel BETTER about myself
2) I dont to be wearing Spandex the whole time to HIDE my belly

AND 2 things you are willing to do to achieve your goal.

1) I want to learn to eat more 'Healthy Items' More fruits/veggies
2) More Exercise

I dont understand the formula =( Sorry
Plis help me..
I am 5`2, weight 145, have 23yrs

655 + (4.3 x 145) + (4.7 x 5.2) - (4.7 x 23)= 1194.84
like da???

you pretty much have the formula right except your height needs to be in inches so 5.2 would be (12x5=60 + 2 = 62 inches!) now enter that where your height goes and recalculate

((scratch the formula...its not working the way I want it to...I will find a better way to figure it out!...sorry )

mrsq2be Posted: Oct 04, 2010 03:13 PM

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great thread!!! I was jsut going to try to find you on here! I am starting my diet today. :) I might be doing WW though...

jesstangney Posted: Oct 04, 2010 03:37 PM

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Thanks again KFizz... Are we supposed to reiterate what our current weight/measurements are and what our goals are?

Currently I am 192, size 16/18 (depends on the store, at Lane Bryant I can even be a 14/16 in the pants). I would like to get to 150lbs and a size 12 by the wedding. So that's 10 months and 45 lbs.... Does that sound doable?

kfizz Posted: Oct 04, 2010 03:41 PM

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Posted by jesstangney

Thanks again KFizz... Are we supposed to reiterate what our current weight/measurements are and what our goals are?

Currently I am 192, size 16/18 (depends on the store, at Lane Bryant I can even be a 14/16 in the pants). I would like to get to 150lbs and a size 12 by the wedding. So that's 10 months and 45 lbs.... Does that sound doable?

I say it is best to estimate around 15-20lbs can be lost in a 3 month period of time. So if you stick to a diet and exercise you can defiantly loose that weight to get to your goal!

jesstangney Posted: Oct 04, 2010 03:47 PM

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sweet!!! I like to hear that! Exercise is easy - I never stop!

meghan13 Posted: Oct 04, 2010 04:25 PM

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Let us know 2 reasons why you want to loose weight (besides the wedding!) AND 2 things you are willing to do to achieve your goal.
1. I want to feel good on my honeymoon
2. I want to wear what I want without worrying about my belly!

I am willing to
1. Keep track of my points
2. Stop eating out on the weekends (double plus - save money too!)

pjc92980 Posted: Oct 04, 2010 04:25 PM

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this is great...thanks for starting it

I would like to lose weight to help get healthier...currently have high cholesterol.
Also bc i have some clothing that doesnt fit anymore that I would love to wear again

To achieve my goal I will cut back on sweets and snack on carrots, cucumbers etc and also will not eat as late (dinner sometimes was at 8:30 pm)

suzie411 Posted: Oct 04, 2010 04:27 PM

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Let us know 2 reasons why you want to loose weight (besides the wedding!)
1) Gain confidence!!!
2) I want more energy and to be more active!

AND 2 things you are willing to do to achieve your goal.

1) Exercise, exercise, exercise (something i need constant motivation to do)
2) Stop with the sweets!!!

jesstangney Posted: Oct 04, 2010 04:39 PM

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I neglected to put what I am willing to do:
1) count points - reduce snacking - less take out/dining out
2) exercise & work out more - I get 1.5 miles in every day (I have a 3/4 mile each way to work that I ALWAYS walk, even days like today)... but that doesn't seem to be enough, I've been trying to get to the gym 3 days a week I would like to up that to 5.

nikki41579 Posted: Oct 04, 2010 04:44 PM

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Reasons for losing weight;
1. To feel better
2. To be able to wear a bikini and dress sexy on my honeymoon.

I'm willing to:
1. To give up sugary snacks at night
2. To eat healthier breakfasts

mybabylovesmoi Posted: Oct 04, 2010 04:54 PM

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I want to lose weight because

1. I am not as confident as I was when I was 15 lbs lighter and not as energetic either
2. I am paying for an awesome photographer and I want to love every friggin picture of myself from ALL angles!

I will give up:

1. Meat. Red meat in particular but I am trying to eat more plants, beans, etc.
2. diet soda. I have cut down drastically to once every couple of weeks. Even though it's calorie free, it can't be good for my body and I can drink water instead!

Elisabeth524 Posted: Oct 04, 2010 05:14 PM

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I am doing weight watchers and have lost 21 lbs since July. I want to try and lose another 15-20 by the start of December and then another 20-30 by my July wedding!

Let us know 2 reasons why you want to lose weight (besides the wedding!)

1. I want to feel and be healthy- have more energy too
2. I want to wear whatever I want whenever I want and feel fabulous- especially on our honeymoon!

And 2 things you are willing to do to achieve your goal.

1. This week I want to get to the gym. I teach during the day and go to school 4 nights a week for my masters and constantly make up excuses to not go. Now it's my routine not to go at all and I want to change that!
2. I will not have any alcoholic drinks! Hahah I know they are empty points but I <3 my chardonnay!

christine825 Posted: Oct 04, 2010 05:33 PM

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2 reasons why you want to loose weight

1. Honestly, I hate being the heavier one in the relationship
2. I want to be healthy and active for when I have children

2 things you are willing to do to achieve your goal

1. Work out consistently
2. Make healthy options, eat out less

carangel Posted: Oct 04, 2010 06:00 PM

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my reasons are: i want to feel more confident when i look in the mirror (and in general) and also i want to live a healthier lifestyle.....

carangel Posted: Oct 04, 2010 06:01 PM

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oops...i forgot my two thigns i will do to achieve my goals:

1. stop snacking late night and
2. work out every day this week..

Yankeeelove Posted: Oct 04, 2010 06:05 PM

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1) Look hot and sexy for my husband, esp on my honeymoon!
2) Get my body in great shape for pregnancy. Healthy mom=Healthy baby

What I am willing to do and what I have already been doing:
1) Go running 6 days a week. Either at the gym or outside if its nice
2) Cut my calorie intake down to 1500 cals

The weight has been coming off easily