2011 Weight Loss Thread

[kimandkathess]

Hies
I removed the original content from here. I wanted to clean things up and just have the contest, weightloss for each individual (insted of group total as well, too hard to keep up with and new members coming and others going, also wanted to post challenges and usefull links. Hopefully soon we can get a wiki in here.


NOTE: IF YOU SIGN UP AND DON'T POST AT ALL WITHIN 1 MONTHS YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONTEST. YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN BACK UP IF YOU POST. JUST TRYINT TO KEEP EVERYTHING LESS CLUTTERED.
ALSO IF YOU SIGNED UP AND HAVE POSTED, BUT HAVE NOT POSTED FOR 2 MONTHS YOU WILL BE REMOVED AND ARE ALSO WELCOME TO START AGAIN LIKE I SAID JUST TRYING TO KEEP IT LESS CLUTTRED FOR THOSE WHO ARE PARTICIPATING.

Contest: (idea of angeleyeza)
There is going to be a prize or prizes given out at the end of this. Not sure of the "terms" lol, yet but catch the potential prizes in post #33 and I will be updateing this area soon. Im thinking of a phrase, maybe something like "I survived the 2011 HCW weight loss challenge and came out on top" or something like that. I would like to do a certificate for everyone who participated and completed their goals.

You could get:
~tshirt
~magnet
~calender
~keychain
~mug
~hat
~mouse pad
~tote bag



Active Participants
~Me (kimandkathess) 190 to 130 current 181.8 pounds lost 8.2
~kimandkathess dh 234 to 172 current 224.0 pounds lost10
~angeleyeza 178 to 135/140 current 160 pounds lost 18
~XUfan 182 to 145 current 179.5 pounds lost 3.5
~justmama 164 to 134 current 162.4 lbs lost 1.6
~kulis 185 to 135 pounds lost 5
~sbp 166 to 140 maybe even 130 or 135 current 160.6 pounds lost 5.4
~saving-n-va 162 ....154 pounds lost 8
~jenrose 156.6 to 130 current 150.8 pounds lost 5.8
~cspigner28 202 to 160 current 196.4 pounds lost 6.4
~greenfrog57 143 to 130 current 139.6 pounds lost 3.4
~mom2lucas 233 to 180 current 230 pounds lost 3
~mamavader 226.5 to 170 current 218 pounds lost 8.5
~jahnaelong 173 to 145 current 164 pounds lost 9
~brokenangel 278 to 230 current 277.8 pounds lost .2
~irishsaver 158 to 130 current 155 pounds lost 3
~actvmom 147 to 125.8 current 143.8 pounds lost 3.2
~Shelly527IN 208.8 to 155 current 203.8 pounds lost 5
~5swans0805 223 to 199 current 219 pounds lost 4
~rdot 156.4 to 130 current 146.4 pounds lost 10
~Kremsh 236 to 156 current 234 pounds lost 2
~mrsthrifty 190 to 140 current 183 pounds lost 7
~cdeschepp2 141 to 130 current 136.8 pounds lost 4.2
~rebatequeen 175 to 130 current 174 pounds lost 1
~jensmith9780 120 to 105 current 118 pounds lost 2
~kim1013 175 to 150 current 170 pounds lost 5
~434Teresa pounds lost 11
~tor1rland 50lbs pounds losst 9
~frugalstafer 50lbs pounds lost 4
~brittanysmommy2007 149 to 125 current 146.6 pounds lost 2.4
~ Cdarrow26 172 to 160
~mrsjshultz 179 to 167
~couponmomof3 173 to 161
~mrsstunner

People who asked to join, but have not posted:
~cecaic0609 195 to 160
~Boxermama 180
~sns4063
~blossomed 164 to 134
~smee 55lbs
~cherryc9 192 to 145
~jaguar 165 to 135
~roxymama 240 to 200
~d48060 247 to 175
~dliver316 50lbs
~Jasmin71 175 to 150
~n2save 255 to 190
~CouponQueen 83 40lbs
~KRP1981 167.8 to 148
~boxermama 185 to 140
~pamakatrixie 210 to 150
~skw6559 255 to 180
~2mnyteens 270 to 230
~chitownmelli 177 to 130
~saving4earlyretirement 173 to 130
~Zwella_ingrid
~dpmgmo 20 lbs
~JrandMdB 55lbs


CHALLENGES

#1- REPLACE BAD DRINKS WITH WATER! Details post 391
#2- Walk up and down the stairs 30 times each day. Details post 472
#3- Track calorie intake
#4

Tips:
~Free app for ipod/iphone "My fitness pal calories counter & diet tracker"
~Free app for ipod/iphone "Spark people diet and food tracker"
~Free app for ipod/iphone "Spark Recipes Healthy Recipes"
~Search for other diet/fitness related Free apps

Great links to follow:
Don't forget we also have a group set up at spark people.
Here is the link http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/g...individual.asp
Its the HCW/OGD HOTTIES group

www.myfitnesspal.com (thanks n2save)

Pictures of Foods That Wreck Your Diet: Smoothies, Latte, Popcorn, Trans Fat, and More (thanks angeleyeza)

www.livestrong.com (thanks Xufan)
There's a calculator on Livestrong.com too. It's in the "myplate" section. You put your age, height, weight, and what you want to attain. Whether it's gaining, losing or staying the same. You can say 1 lb/week, 1.5 lb/week, etc. Then, you put your activity level and it tells you what your daily calorie intake should be. You can also track your calories if you register.

Portion Size Plate | Recommended Serving Sizes for Portion Control (thanks angeleyeza)


Soup recipe : Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
7 day eatting plan : Cabbage Soup Diet - 7 Day Eating Plan
(Thanks couponqueen23)

Inspirational Quotes/sayings:
This one is from angeleyeza,
a little inspiration i thought about today....


we here at HCW, can be the weight loss warriors of the HCW community, we can be better than the biggest loser, or any tv show, advertisement available for weight loss. lets prove them all that we at HCW can be the ones to change the world by not only couponing, but also in our inspirations to each other. We here all are committed to getting healthy as a change in our lifestyle. Its not a diet or a one day change. its our lives as a person, family member to help not only ourselves become better in our own ways but help our family's as well. The twinkle in our eyes that we get when we lose 1 or 2 lbs that is an achievement that we earn. The sweat, tears, and inspirations we share arent rendered by fake imitations, but of life changing instances that make us proud in our own sense of mind. who knows who is lurking on the site . looking for help. it might be a member just reading these posts and afraid to ask for an uphand in help, or simply someone that is not registered and afraid to come and join. all of our achievements and goals are all here laid out for us. we just all have to grasp our own realities and stay with our goals. You must love and believe in yourself. Leave out doubt, if you have a moment of weakness it is not a false hope or a let down just something to learn from. we all learn from our mistakes. In 2011 we all will make miracles. the first miracle is joining and making friends that understand and im proud to be a part of this family of friends.

hope this makes sense

Gluten Free Resources
A Year of Slow Cooking (thanks leqet and kulis)

What Are You Cooking Tonight? - Celiac Disease and Gluten-Free Forum (Home) (thanks leqet)

Low Carb Friends (thanks leqet)
They have a gluten free section as well. Not everything that is low carb is gluten free, but many things are both low carb and gluten free.

Top Three Worst Gf Products - Celiac Disease and Gluten-Free Forum (Home) (thanks leqet)

BeFreeForMe.com - Gluten free & Allergy free Coupons Samples and Recipes (link to sign up for gluten free samples and coupons)

Gluten-Free Products from General Mills gluten free products from general mills (thanks leqet)

LOW CARB RESOURCES
The Atkins Community - Create Account (THANKS ANGELEYEZA)

[cecaic0609]

I have been trying since my daughter was born (15 months ago) to drop the weight I gained with her. I've lost about 20 lbs, but still have at least 30 lbs to go I have been overweight my whole life. To give you an idea, 90 lbs in kindergarten, 120 lbs in 2nd grade, 150 lbs in 4th grade, 190lbs in 6th grade. This definitely runs in my family. All I have to do is look at the person's food next to me and I gain weight; well, not literally, but I can't eat as much as other people without gaining weight.

However back in 2007, I went through some serious boughs of depression and went from 251 lbs to 149 lbs in a year! I NEVER thought I could be that skinny! Given that I am 5'8" and big boned (wear a size 11 shoe). While I'm not sure I want to get that skinny again (my collar bone and hip bones were popping out) and because I had been overweight my whole life and dropped 100 lbs I do have issues with extra excess skin (upper arms, stomach, upper legs) much life people who get gastric bypass, just maybe not to the same extent. It's something I really hate and am self-conscious about, but don't think without surgery it can even go away with exercise. At that point, I was a little too skinny for my body. I had a lot of family members accusing me of being on drugs (which I wasn't). Anyway, I'll put it out there:

Current Weight: 195 lbs
Goal Weight: 160 lbs (by Summer 2011)

I definitely need the support though. It came off too easy last time because I was literally starving, but it has proven to be harder this time.

[angeleyeza]

i have been trying and trying just seems so hard. i was down to 135 4 yrs ago but that was with Phentermine and supervised drs help. well once you go off of them you gain back! plus holidays and lots of stress. definately can use the support and help from you all here. i want to kick it into high gear. I know i can do it its just having the mind set.

current weight 175
goal weight 135/140


i will help support you all as long as you support me please. im only 5 ft 2 and i want to be a good example to my kids. I want to be here for my kids. they are my life.

[VivaciousJewelz]

I bounce back and forth b/t 210 and 220. I've been using the WII Fit lately, but every time I get on the stupid thing, it says I've gained...

I think I'm just gonna start over in 2011 since I have my birthday, Christmas, AND New Years in the next 3 weeks.

[Jasmin71]

I am with you, I am 5,2 and also a 180 lb.

I bought 6 weeks worth of Nutrisystem and will start on that and hoping to control my Portions which is a big factor. Also no eating after 6 pm....and a bottle of Water before every meal.

Goal is to get down too 150 lb by July 4 th. :)
So thats only 30 lbs.

another Year another TRY and as long as we try we dont fail !

[kimandkathess]

Well I am glad to have some people to lose weight with!! I am going to keep a list (hoping to keep it up to date), with people who are in this! I also hope to keep up on how everyone is doing so we can keep motivating eachother!

[n2save]

This sounds interessting - i thought i'll join you :) It looks like i would be the heaviest in the group :(.. but - i'm working on it.

I have joined a gym- last week and i'm dedicated once i set my mind to something.

Working ou t 5x a week - for the past 3 months- i have not skipped a workout ( execpt 2x when i was getting a cold ) but other than that i worked 5-6x a week min. 60 min- max 150 min at a time -

If you don't mind i would suggest an awesome website- for extra info and support it's free and it's all about weight loss- it can monitor your food intake and your kcls burned- lots of people to support you, recipes and all kind of stuff
i'm not sure if i'm allowed to put other websites here ? if i'm i will share it with you - i love it , helps me a lot-

my goal for 2011

SW- 255
GW 190

about 5 lbs a month to lose ..

[kimandkathess]

Sure post the link! We love all the help we can get here :) Glad to have you join us :)

[XUfan]

It's like deja vu for me! I think post to this thread every year. And...I'm back again. I do so well at first, and then I fall off...with good intentions of getting back on.

I'm not sure what plan I'll follow. I'm leaning toward just cutting back portion size and eating healthier in-between meal snacks (carrots instead of cupcakes??...kwim?). If I go too strict, I talk myself out of dieting!

Right now, I'm at 182. I want to take this slowly, so I don't gain it back, so I'm aiming for 5 pounds per month (hoping for more...satisifed with 5). This would make a 30 pound loss by June 1st. Just in time to dig out the summer clothes I wore 5 years ago, and see what fits!!

I can't wait!!! Count me in!

Hey..are we doing a weekly weigh-in?

[n2save]

Thank you ..

ok, the website is : www.myfitnesspal.com

it is amazing. First you need to open your own acct and set your personal info such as height/age/ weight etc.. than it asks you stuff like your life style and it tells you at the end your basic metabolic rate ( bmr ) - meaning how many kcls you need just to " stay alive and - stay the weight you are at right now )

Than - you can figure out how much you want to lose per week - it recom. 1 lbs- but not more than 2 lbs per week and it tells you how many kcls you should be consuming to reach that goal.

You can do your daily diary -food log- it's great because it has - i believe- every food that exists in the USA- you just enter it in the food search and it brings it up

first it may take a little bit of time to get your diary going- but after let's say 2 weeks it has all your foods memorized and all you need to do is " click " on it- and your logging for the day can take you less than a minute- tells you all your kcls, fat/protein/carbs/sugar - everything- so you know where you are " overdoing it " or where you need to increase something-

All kcls are not equal- theres a diff. between having 1500 kcl and eating 2 burgers in that kcls budget- or having 3-4 meals with healthier stuff in it..

Try it- i'm sure you will like it- if you are serious about reaching your goal- and you will love the community/forum - it's so active and friendly- i just love it :)

hope to see you there ..