Staying motivated

The youngsters have a 3 month challenge - How About the 50 up group?

Nana2Twins — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:33:03 GMT

No way can I compete with the teens and triathalon trainers. I am, however, motivated to lose weight. Are there any of the slightly older set that are interested in a somewhat lesser challenge by the week/month. My goal is 2 pounds per week. I'm rather short in stature and need to lose at least 40-50 pounds overall, but prefer to deal in small increments such as 2 pounds per week or even 5 pounds per month. In know the initial loss is more rapid than the down the road loss. In the first four days of this diet I lost 5 pounds, but I do know that in reality I can only expect 1 to 2 pounds per week hereafter. I don't want to get discouraged, so I'm looking for others that share this goal and are willing to help and motivate each of us? How about it ladies (and gentlemen)? Anyone interested in some good old fashioned competiton on a weekly/monthly basis?

Looking for a Support/Accountability Buddy!

RunnerLuv — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:43:54 GMT

I am a 20 year old full time student and worker. I am looking for a support buddy as I am just getting started! I used to be an avid runner but a hip surgery when I was 18 set me back.... then bad habits I fell into set me waayyyy back. I now weigh 163 and would love to get back to a healthier weight. My goal is shooting for 135-140. The weight I have gained has made health problems such as asthma and JRA flare up so I would love to lose weight, be healthier and start running again!

Lisa

Weekly Weigh In for those Interested

I_Am_Worthy — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:53:36 GMT

I want to start a weekly weigh in, starting TODAY, what better time to start? I started this journey 3 years ago but the past is past, today is what is in front of me!

I will post my weekly weigh in each Thursday morning. I am doing this for accountability and hopefully more of you will join me. For me, I love to hear from others about their successes, it encourages me and for others struggles so I can support them to keep on keeping on. I just read a Mentality blurb this morning from an expert and the thing that stood out to me was TO NOT TO THINK BLACK AND WHITE. We can't do all good or all bad. In real life, we will have slip ups. If we mess up at work or with our children, does that mean we just give up and quit our job or our walk away from our children? NO! (Though I have to say, I have had a few days where I cried out "Calgon, take me away....!" LOL

The other blurb I read was about the word TRY. Do we TRY to pick up a pencil? Of course not, we either pick it up or we don't. I am going to apply this attitude towards making time for exercise. I will not TRY to make time, I will. If I don't exercise it will be because I chose not to, not because I tried and failed!

Ok, so the number today is:

1/3/08 I weighed in at 208. I've logged a 3lb loss so far this week! Slim, here I come!

Blessings to each of you.......Michelle from WA

Im starting 2moro...

katie_garrett — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:53:17 GMT

hi i am 23 married with two girls...i am hoing to get back to my pre baby weight of 140 so i have 50 pounds to loose.just wanted to say good luck to everyone and i really hope to make some friends on here to help me stay motivated!!thanks

New Year's Resolution...... NOW!!!

Shaina — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:43:02 GMT

I was on the treadmill yesterday thinking (what else is there to do while on one of those things?) and realized that I've reached my 30 lb weight loss I resolved to lose this past new year's (195 down to 162) So I was thinking I would probably make a similar resolution this coming new year.... But then I realized I have time to lose that weight NOW, and be my goal weight of 135 or 130 by then, freeing myself up to focus on bigger and better things. So I was thinking of starting a group with that goal in mind: To not put off til New Year's what we can do today =) This group is for people who want to strive to reach their goal weight by December 31, 2008, and start off 2009 at a healthy weight. We will start officially on September 1, giving us four full months to reach our goals. I'm really excited about this, so if you share my enthusiasm and are really ready to reach your goal, please join me in this group!

A little about me.... I'm 5'5, 162 lbs, SAHM of two ages 1 and 2 1/2, ready to be sexy and not look like "just" a mommy all the time =) I love Slim-Fast because it helps me stay in my calorie count. I sometimes need extra motivation to exercise every day, so that's why I love these forums. I'm looking forward to meeting some more people who want to start 2009 off NOT worrying about their weight =)

The 'I Cheated' Post

mareofnight — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:11:37 GMT

I think it would be good to post everytime you cheat, that way it is actually acknowledged and you can be motivated to do better! Anyone up for it?

I cheated terribly today. I ate fast food for lunch and dinner, and drank soda at a movie and soda for dinner. Yesterday I had 2 cinnamon rolls - total of 300 calories, though I had no snacks other than those. I am going to do better!

22 and 300 lbs......

melissavah — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:07:03 GMT

My name is Melissa. I'm 22, and I weigh almost 300 lbs. I am scared for my health, and have decided to not "diet", but to change my whole way of eating. I've tried the diet fads numerous times, only to gain all the weight back as soon as I stopped. With the support of my wonderful husband, I have decided to do the following:

* Start watching my portions - no seconds on food anymore.

* Start drinking more water - at least 64 oz per day

* Start filling my stomach up with nuts, fruits, veggies, and water about 30 min before each meal to help me eat less at mealtime.

* To start my favorite exercise program Tae-Bo again.

This is taking a lot of commitment on my part, and I'm going to need some support If anyone has any words of wisdom or support, it would be greatly appreciated.

New Bride-to-Be Getting Started

ChicagoBrettski — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:56:41 GMT

Hi everyone,

I've used the Slim-Fast site to great success in previous weight loss efforts. Now, I'm getting ready for my wedding in May 2009 (yes, I've got eight months, but they really do fly when you're planning, working full-time, etc.).

I have some health issues, so getting my energy up is my priority. I'm not looking to drop weight so much as tone and look healthy on my big day.

I hate running, and I don't have a gym membership (too expensive in this economy), so walking, yoga, pilates, and weight training at home are my favorite activities. My fiance and I occasionally go to the batting cages for a nice upper body and abs workout, but we live in Chicago, so the weather won't permit that for much longer.

We are getting a puppy in four weeks! A workout buddy! Hooray! I'm really excited to have a can't-bail reason to walk at least twice a day.

That's it for now!

Looking for support

sschulz70 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:46:02 GMT

Well, here I go again. Trying to lose this weight. I just celebrated my 1 yr anniversary and I've gained around 30lbs since my wedding. I love my husband, he's a wonderful man, just not very supportive the way I need. I tell him I need to lose weight so he says ok, eat lots of salad and small portions and then he brings home a 1lb Hersheys chocolate bar with almonds, dangles Reeses pb cups in front of me and says "look, I was thinking of you". God love him, I know he means well, but he's not really helping. He complains he needs to lose weight too so I buy lots of fruit, veggies and stuff and he tells me Im trying to starve him to death. I guess Im just looking for some support from people who know my pain... so to speak. I've been battling my weight for about 3 yrs now. I know its not that long, buts its really starting to impact my health. Thanks for the "ears".

Needing help to get back on the bandwagon

lmarine98 — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:28:15 GMT

Well I'm a newly single parent after 10 years of marriage and a full time student, in Nursing school. I had lost 40 pounds last year, but unfortunately I have gained 25 of it back in the last 6 months a lot of it is due in part to me quitting smoking. I am looking for some support to get on the band wagon again and lose between 35 to 45 pounds. I know it can be done, but I just need a buddy or friend that understands the fight to help keep me going as I will with them. I do live in the Jacksonville, NC area so if your a local maybe we can meet up and do somethings together to help ourselves.

Check out TEAM SLIM FAST at

kkidsmom — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:57:43 GMT

sparkpeople.com. I used to be a regular here, but since alot of the functions like blogging don't work, I made the switch. I love being here, but couldn't log in for months. I needed the support. I am team co-leader there and would JUST LOVE if some of my old buddies would check us out there. We are trying to incorporate all the things that are loved here to that team. Please come visit and check in. We need team members for motivation. I promise you that you will get support everyday.

hoping this will help someone.....

Shaina — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:14:07 GMT

A young girl signed up at my gym last night with her mother. The girl was 16 and fairly overweight; her mother was very skinny and small-boned. The older guy at the desk came over and asked me if he could show the girl my picture from when I started and introduce us, so I said, "Well, if you think it will help...." The picture from when I started at the gym is definitely something to be embarrassed about. I was at my heaviest, about 195, and looked like even my rolls had rolls. My face was big and round, as was pretty much the rest of me. I started talking to the girl, and when she found out I went from that to where I am now (148 or so and LOTS of inches smaller) and I told her that I did it just by going to the gym regularly and changing my eating habits, she said, "Now I feel like I don't have to be the fat girl in class next year." That nearly made me cry, y'all!! Nobody should ever have to feel like "the fat girl" and nobody should ever feel like they HAVE to look that way. It's not easy to change, but it's well worth the effort when the end result is having a healthier lifestyle, a healthier body, and a boost in self-esteem.

Anyway, I let myself get "fat" when I was pregnant and it took me a while to get motivated to lose the weight. I gave away tons of clothes because I just knew I would never be "skinny" enough to wear them again. I had pretty much resigned myself to a life of shopping in the "womens" department and always seeing that stupid "W" after the numbers on my clothing tags. But one day I just decided to give Slim Fast a try. Why not, right? It's straightforward and easy to follow, and gives you plenty of room to eat what you like, within moderation. I started keeping track of my calories, and after losing a few pounds, was motivated enough to join a gym. (It helped that they were running a month-long special where they were waiving the joining fee!) But I found that each time I lost a pound, I got more hopeful as far as how many pounds I THOUGHT I could lose. Each time I lost a pound, it was progress, and it felt good! Like most people, I had weeks where I didn't lose, and weeks where I didn't eat "just right" and gained a pound or two. The secret I learned is to figure out what went wrong, then just forgive myself and forget about it. Just start over the next day and move on from there. I still have days that seem very stressful, and I feel like I just can't focus on counting calories or planning a healthy meal. So, I just don't. I try not to go overboard, but if I eat a little too much, I don't stress myself out about it. I just try to stay a little longer in the gym the next day or eat 100 calories or so less for a few days until I've made up the difference. It's not about being perfect, but about finding a balance of give-and-take that you can live with.

I just want to encourage other ladies out there who feel fat, or who feel like they will never be "skinny" again. I'm not skinny yet myself, but I no longer feel that it's an impossible dream. Now it's a realistic goal :) I don't have all the answers and I still struggle from time to time, but that's why I come here. I just hope that I can help to motivate someone the way that I've received motivation here in the past. Thanks for taking the time to read my story :)

New here

MissouriRebel — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:31:35 GMT

Hi everyone i am new here and i need some support on my journey..

I have more then 50lbs to lose and i am just starting out and i have very little support my husband does support me but i am wanting someone who know's what i am going through..

Does anyone have any tips on foods or anything like that.. I dont eat sea food

thanks

MissouriRebel

Hows everybody doing??

irishheart — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:20:41 GMT

hey everybody!! Just wondering how everyone was doing this week? How did you all fare over LAbor Day weekend??? I was actually pretty proud of my hubby and me...we still had our cookout but we made sure we still counted our calories and made healthy choices! But i must admit that i am still having a devil of a time trying to reach my 1900 calorie goal limit per day. Its like i went from eating 3000 calories a day down to 1300-1700 calories a day. But i know alot of my problem is that i just havent went shopping for alot of the things that i liked off my meal plan and the substitutions charts. Once i get more of those items here in my pantry then it might not be so hard to reach my goal. But anyway, i just wanted to check on everybody and let you all know that someone out here was thinking about yall! Have a great day!

AND REMEMBER....WE CAN DO IT!!!!

New and ready to improve

spritzyfitzy — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:17:10 GMT

I just joined, and am looking to lose some weight and would love some support. I am 21, 5'7" and weigh 200 pounds. My goal weight is 150, but in the short term I want to get to 180 by the time the next semester starts, on January 26th. I am using the SlimFast High Protein powder mix for breakfast (with milk, ice and a banana in the blender), again for lunch (just in milk) with either fruit or veggies, and a healthy meal for dinner. I have recently found the joys of the elliptical...I could never use a treadmill because I get chin splints and don't feel like I get anything out of stationary bikes. I feel like I'm getting a great cardio workout anI can push myself much longer since I don't have any pain stopping me. I am planning on starting at 3 times a week, and hopefully going to 5 times a week by the end of the month.

First day...

sbta — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:19:20 GMT

I am 20 years old and I feel like I am finally ready to lose some weight. I don't like feeling hungry or like the day moves from meal to meal. Anyone who has any hints/tips feel free to let me know.

Thanks!

Hello, I'm new here

shudson — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:46:57 GMT

New to this site but not new to slimfast. I was waiting for the buddy thing to get fixed but it doesn't look like that's happening anytime soon so I thought I'd check out the forums.

I've been using slimfast for about 8 months now and have gone from 276 lbs to 198 lbs. I have to say, I love it. I've never gotten compliments on my looks before but I will never get tired of hearing "wow, you look great!" and for now it's just in comparison to what I looked like before but hopefully by my next birthday I will be down to a healthy weight and be able to stay there. One question though, If I am 5'3"/5'4" what should my final weight goal be? I think it's anywhere between 130 and 145 but I don't completely trust online bmi calculators.

I have been through a tough time and am looking for a partner to help me with encouragement, friendship and self esteam and I will do the same in return.

oriana251 — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:10:17 GMT

HI! I used to be a stay at home mom but now I work full time. I am 21 years old and I have two baby girls, one is 2 1/2 and the other will just be turning 1 tomorrow! I was 150lbs. when I got married and was at a size 12. I was very happy. Then I gained 50lbs with my first daughter. By the time I lost it all I had just gotten pregnant again. I only gained 38 lbs. with this baby though. My husband and I had been having problems since we got married. He was physically abusive to me during my pregnancy with our first daughter and has been emotionally and verbally abusive to me throughout our entire marraige. And when my youngest was 8 mos, I told my husband about the problems I felt we were having and that we needed to get our marraige back on track. He didn't want to talk about it and left the following morning out of town to visit his family for three days. I was devistated and didn't eat or drink anything. I lost 5lbs that weekend and my blood sugar was down to 34 and I was rushed to the ER. My heart was working very hard and the doctor said that it could have been very serious. While I started eating again after that it wasn't very much, maybe one small meal a day. I was having panic attacks throught this entire ordeal. I am better now and the event changed my body, I just kept loosing dress sizes no matter what I did. My shoes don't even fit anymore because my feet shrank from 9 1/2 -10 to a 8/12 - 9. I had to buy all new clothes. The good news is that I am getting out of that abusive relationship (almost divorced) and I have primary physical custody over both of my beautiful babies. I am starting to gain weight again, I got back to around 150 lbs but I am now a size 8. I want to be healthy though and get down to my ideal wieght for my height (5ft2in) which would be in the 120's. I want to do it for my children and myself! This is a hard time for me but I know that I need to love myself first and the rest will follow. I just started the diet today and I am looking for a partner who will seriously share thier encouragment and friendship and I will do the same in return.

Anyone at goal weight willing to buddy up with someone just starting...

nikkipooh79 — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:33:05 GMT

Hey there!

I am starting the slim-fast plan tomorrow and have between 80-100 pounds to lose. I would LOVE to have a buddy who has already made their goal weight! I need someone whos "been there, done that" to give it to me straight and keep me focused on the finish line.

I'm a 28 year old married mom of one who desperately needs to take this weight off, but currently feels like it'll never happen. I'm at a place where I feel like I'll be fat my whole life, hence the reason for me wanting a buddy who has done it.

The mere fact that they have lost the weight will be an inspiration to me, and I hope someone out there is willing to help me out.......

Thanks for reading my post! ;0)

New to the program and community

vannucci4 — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:59:36 GMT

Hi everyone. I hve been struggling and gaining weight for the last 15 years. I have tried a number of programs over the years, lost weight, and gained it back again - plus an additional 10 pounds each time. I am at my highest weight ever (211 lbs). My goal is to get back down to 138 lbs. I just started the program a week-and-a-half ago. I had some slips last weekend, but got back on track Monday and have been following the plan faithfully this week. And I have exercised everyday (I should note that exercise is nothing newto me. I am fortunate in that I love to exercise and it has always been a part of my life). However, I weighed myself this morning and have not lost anything. This is frustrating for me, but I'm not giving up. I am really glad to be a part of a community like this. The two-way sharing helps a lot. Thank you. Michelle

New to the diet plan... and great motivation going

goalie1801 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:35:23 GMT

I am basically do a major change in my life. With a new and first special one in my life I feel good (childhood was hard). This past week I did spring clean but in the fall. I took a big load of stuff to my local charity organization. The stuff that I do is organized now and has its place. The only room that still needs work is the kitchen but I am doing that around my diet. I am stocking up on things that go with my diet and getting rid of the bad stuff. Having my place clean and organized is a great feeling and that will help me on the diet I feel.

Also another thing that I am doing is getting a gym membership (love walking outside but getting cold and a strong fear of ice) and also a new hair cut and coloring it.

I know that it is not food related but going on a diet is a lifestyle change and this is my change.

About to give up... What do i do?

ab_hawthorne — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:55:57 GMT

okay, so i am 21 years old, and am extremely overweight... not extremely, but i am overweight. I am so depressed also because when i think i am doing good, or my outfit does my body justice, someone has to ruin the moment. For instance, my new pair of jeans that fit really well, are no longer my favorite. I was at the store the other day and someone asked when my baby was due... Then that is not the only time this has happened. Last week was my 21st bday! i was soo excited that my boyfdriend and i were going to the world of coke! Anyways, one of the workers there said to me, dont drink too many samples, it could be bad for the baby... OMG. I could have died of humiliation. I am soooo through with everything. Anythime i think i am doing a great job, something pulls me down. I am getting to where i dont want to leave my house. I really need some advice on how to handle things and how to get rid of this burden that keeps haunting me... Thanks and God Bless

Please help!

Fat_Kids_Need_Love — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:46:07 GMT

I don't really know what to say so I'm just gonna put it all on the table. I need a serious buddy that can work with me to reach my goals and stay motivated and allow me to help them in the same way. I am 20 years old, 5ft 1in, 156 pounds, my goal is 135 by December 7th, and over all 120. I struggle with emotional eatting. I have alot of time on my hands and know I could be using it to exercise more. I even made a chart for my self, but it's hard to commit to it. I try to stay possitive and motivated, but am struggling to accually stick with this. Is there some one who is willing to be my buddy?

Weekly way in college students??!!

smasjedi — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:57:57 GMT

I wanted to start a thread for all you college students to weigh in each week on tuesdays!! what school does everyone go to? I go to sdsu

WI: 9/23/08- 187.2

Fear of Scales and Weighing Self

Symphony_Soprano — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:24:58 GMT

I have not looked at my weight in over 4 years now. In fact I fear scales. Reading the number on them makes me nervous and I start to panic if I do not like what I see. I always ask to look the other way at the doctor's when I have check up. I can confess that weight is the least of my problems, but I still fear the number on the scale like it were death. Being a recovering anorexic, doing good for 3 years now - I am not into dieting to lose weight, but to simply keep the body I have deveolped over the last few months. However, for this slim fast plan - it seems to need that I have to weight myself. I'd somehow like to get over this fear and to feel good about whatever is shown on the meter when I step on a scale.