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Weight Loss Forum / General Topics / February 2006I stepped on the scale today and...
198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though I've passed one of the milest... *Stops, lets out an exuberant howl of joy, then does a cartwheel across the floor* Yaaaaaaaa ow ow ow *groin pull* ow ow ow. Ahem. I'm having a very, very good week.  SignatureAnnie As of 02-24-06: 258/198.5/140 Standing at 5 foot 4. 59.5 pounds lost. 58.5 left to go. Started February/07/05 Come visit my weight-loss web site, Annie Takes Off. http://webpages.charter.net/lenny13/DietFrontPage.html > 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight > that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though > I've passed one of the milest... *Stops, lets out an exuberant howl of > joy, then does a cartwheel across the floor* Yaaaaaaaa ow ow ow *groin > pull* ow ow ow. That's very exciting news... Congrats! i Thanks for the support, everyone! Yeah, it does feel great to know that I'm on the right side of 200, finally. I didn't know if I could actually get to this point when I started. I do believe that all the support, encouragement, and no nonsense advice I've found on asd is one of the reasons I'm where I'm at now. So, a really big thanks to all of you! SignatureAnnie As of 02-24-06: 258/198.5/140 Standing at 5 foot 4. 59.5 pounds lost. 58.5 left to go. Started February/07/05 Come visit my weight-loss web site, Annie Takes Off. http://webpages.charter.net/lenny13/DietFrontPage.html > 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight > that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Ahem. I'm having a very, very good week. Welcome to Onederland! Signaturethe volleyballchick > 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight > that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Ahem. I'm having a very, very good week. Congrats! Feels good to see those numbers dip, doesn't it? Great job! Keep up the good work! Matty 481/270/225 (starting weight/current weight/goal weight) First mini goal achieved - 104lbs lost 10/26/04 Second mini goal achieved - 137lbs lost 01/28/05 Third mini goal achieved - 183lbs lost 09/30/05 Fourth mini goal achieved - 204lbs total lost 01/30/06 Fifth mini goal - 231lbs total lost by 05/31/06 >> 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight >> that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > Fourth mini goal achieved - 204lbs total lost 01/30/06 > Fifth mini goal - 231lbs total lost by 05/31/06 Anybody remember the old joke of someone standing on a talking scale and it says "One at a time please!" Whenever I stand on my scale I'm glad it doesn't talk. <VBG> Andy > > 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight > > that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > Fourth mini goal achieved - 204lbs total lost 01/30/06 > Fifth mini goal - 231lbs total lost by 05/31/06 Thats incredible. I give you alot of credit. I fight with 25 lbs. All I need is 25 lbs off by June. And I feel as if it is so hard to lose. Dieting is horrible and when you are facing over 100 lbs, it must be so difficult to stay focused and keep the will power strong. I can't even do it with this stupid 20 lbs. HOW THE HELL DO YOU DO IT??? >> > 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight >> > that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > difficult to stay focused and keep the will power strong. I can't even > do it with this stupid 20 lbs. HOW THE HELL DO YOU DO IT??? Well, Maggie, you gotta reevaluate what you are doing and make some changes I suppose. If what you are doing now isn't working, then it's time for a change... I'm sure someone on ASD could give you some input if you want to lay out your current plan. One of us may have some suggestions to tweak your journey to one of better success. Matty 481/270/225 (starting weight/current weight/goal weight) First mini goal achieved - 104lbs lost 10/26/04 Second mini goal achieved - 137lbs lost 01/28/05 Third mini goal achieved - 183lbs lost 09/30/05 Fourth mini goal achieved - 204lbs total lost 01/30/06 Fifth mini goal - 231lbs total lost by 05/31/06 > Well, Maggie, you gotta reevaluate what you are doing and make some changes > I suppose. If what you are doing now isn't working, then it's time for a [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Fourth mini goal achieved - 204lbs total lost 01/30/06 > Fifth mini goal - 231lbs total lost by 05/31/06 I am extremely active, I don't think I eat too often or too much, I have a healthy diet. I started to gain weight right after menopause, and can't get it off. I have had personal trainers, I've tried weight watchers, I even tried Nutrisystem. I have a picture of myself hanging up in my office when I was in my forties. I looked damn good. It is not giving me any incentive, its just getting me depressed. I think I need to keep a journal. I don't count calories and really do not keep track of what I eat. I try to exercise at least 3 times a week at the gym. Aerobics and free weights. I don't expect to look 25 again, but I feel better when I am slim. I do not have delusions of being in my 50's and looking like a young girl. I'm not nuts. I have no clue what I am doing to keep this weight on. I stopped gaining a few years ago and maintain the same weight. I guess I have maintained this weight for about 4 years now. I'm tall so it doesn't really look that horrible. Its lovely to maintain FAT!!!!! Now that my daughter is getting married I am going crazy trying to lose the weight. But it just seems that I stay at this weight no matter what I do. > I am extremely active, I don't think I eat too often or too much, I > have a healthy diet. I started to gain weight right after menopause, [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > I feel better when I am slim. I do not have delusions of being in my > 50's and looking like a young girl. I'm not nuts. Actually, I know some women in their 40's and 50's who do have figures of young girls. (I would confise them for 20 year olds if I saw them from behind if I did not know them). So, it is possible to have a youthful figure. > I have no clue what I am doing to keep this weight on. I stopped > gaining a few years ago and maintain the same weight. I guess I have [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > weight. But it just seems that I stay at this weight no matter what I > do. I am sorry, is it perhaps possible that you have a weight goal that is too ambitious? What is your weight and height? i Signature223/174.0/180 figure. >Actually, I know some women in their 40's and 50's who do have figures >of young girls. (I would confise them for 20 year olds if I saw them >from behind if I did not know them). So, it is possible to have a youthful >figure. I have this experience on occasion, especially when wearing a more youthful outfit, like jeans and a snug sweater -- young guys will come up from behind and turn their heads to look at me with obvious interest, then glance away in embarrassment when they see a mid-50s woman :-). Chris 262/130s/130s started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004 > >Actually, I know some women in their 40's and 50's who do have figures > >of young girls. (I would confise them for 20 year olds if I saw them [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > 262/130s/130s > started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004 I have extra weight but I do not look my age. No one thinks I am in my fifties. I have seen some of my friends lose weight and age terribly. Sometimes I think it will be a trade off if I get thin now. I really do think I will age. So I go back and forth with..."Do I want to look young, or do I want to lose the weight." It sucks getting older. Your skin does not have the elasticity it had when you were young and the weight loss really makes some people age 10 years. I use weights alot, trying to prevent the sagging skin which will occur...but I can't find any FACE WEIGHTS!!!!!! And I would never have plastic surgery. Most people think I am in my early forties. But I AM OVERWEIGHT. So I am an overweight mid fifties woman who looks in her early forties. And there is no way around this predicament that I know. I know I will look older if I start to drop the weight. Gravity is not our friend. ;-) Sometimes I think I subconsciously want to keep the weight on. Who the hell knows. My name is not Sigmund. This is a page of some random pics of myself since I gained the weight. I know I will look 60 if I get down to the weight I was before menopause struck with a vengence. Forget that picture in the Red Hat......I was running the hospital gift shop and had to pose for the RED HAT SOCIETY for women over 50. I know I need to lose weight because I don't feel comfortable but being this age, I also know my skin will not go along with the weight loss. http://www.geocities.com/lindaannbuset/mypage.html > > >Actually, I know some women in their 40's and 50's who do have figures > > >of young girls. (I would confise them for 20 year olds if I saw them [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > > http://www.geocities.com/lindaannbuset/mypage.html I was in my early fifties when I lost 40 pounds and it didn't make me look older. I'm now 63 and many people assume I'm in my early 50's. Losing weight often makes us look younger :) Beverly > I was in my early fifties when I lost 40 pounds and it didn't make me look > older. I'm now 63 and many people assume I'm in my early 50's. Losing > weight often makes us look younger :) > > Beverly I hope so. I just turned 40. :-( Neil 385/352/200 Fair, fat, forty - and trying to get rid of one of those three words. > > I was in my early fifties when I lost 40 pounds and it didn't make me look > > older. I'm now 63 and many people assume I'm in my early 50's. Losing [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > 385/352/200 > Fair, fat, forty - and trying to get rid of one of those three words. I think 'fit' would be a nice replacement for 'fat' :) I've found that losing the weight has made me feel younger. I doubt I would feel like biking as much if I were still carrying those extra pounds. Beverly >>> I was in my early fifties when I lost 40 pounds and it didn't make me > look [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > I think 'fit' would be a nice replacement for 'fat' :) So do I. :-) > I've found that losing the weight has made me feel younger. I doubt I would > feel like biking as much if I were still carrying those extra pounds. Agreed. I am intrigued with the idea of looking younger. I've never seen myself thin, so I have no idea what I will look like. Aside from dashingly handsome in a general sense, of course. :-) Neil 385/352/200 - and ladies, he's single! :-) > Fair, fat, forty - and trying to get rid of one of those three words. Try female, fair, fat, and forty. That's what my doctor said to me about my gallbladder problems. Luckily, I didn't need surgery. -Melanie >> Fair, fat, forty - and trying to get rid of one of those three words. > > Try female, fair, fat, and forty. I'd rather not, thank you very much - I am content to remain a man, despite the many faults of our gender. I have enough problems with my weight loss without adding surgery to change my sex. That's what my doctor said to me about my > gallbladder problems. Your doctor sounds very brusque. I am sorry he spoke to you this way. >Luckily, I didn't need surgery. Glad to hear of your good fortune. I hope good fortune continues with you as you lose weight. Neil 385/352/200 >>> Fair, fat, forty - and trying to get rid of one of those three words. >> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Your doctor sounds very brusque. I am sorry he spoke to you this way. Actually it's what my doctor said to me too, except I was 20. Signaturethe volleyballchick >> I was in my early fifties when I lost 40 pounds and it didn't make me >> look [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > I hope so. I just turned 40. :-( I turn 40 later this year! Signaturethe volleyballchick >>> I was in my early fifties when I lost 40 pounds and it didn't make me >>> look [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > I turn 40 later this year! Congratulations! It's better than the alternative, I think. :-) Neil 385/352/200 >>>> I was in my early fifties when I lost 40 pounds and it didn't make me >>>> look [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Congratulations! It's better than the alternative, I think. :-) You bet it is! I'm looking forward to it actually. This will be the first time I start out a decade fit and healthy. I quit smoking for my 30th birthday. Signaturethe volleyballchick >>> I was in my early fifties when I lost 40 pounds and it didn't make me >>> look [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >I turn 40 later this year! And Nunya is another person who definitely looks younger than her years. I can't say whether she looks younger than before she lost weight, having only met her afterward, but I can't believe it made her look any older! Chris 262/130s/130s started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004 >>>> I was in my early fifties when I lost 40 pounds and it didn't make me >>>> look [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > weight, having only met her afterward, but I can't believe it made her > look any older! Thanks Chris. :) I can definitely confirm that both Chris and Beverly look nowhere near their actual ages. I only hope to look so good in the future :) Signaturethe volleyballchick > >>> I was in my early fifties when I lost 40 pounds and it didn't make me > >>> look [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > 262/130s/130s > started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004 Having met her also I agree she looks very young. Beverly >> > >Actually, I know some women in their 40's and 50's who do have figures >> > >of young girls. (I would confise them for 20 year olds if I saw them [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > >Beverly Having met Beverly, I can attest to the fact that she looks much younger than she claims to be :-). I lost weight (130 lbs.) in my mid-fifties, and I also don't feel it made me look any older. Many people have told me I look much younger since I lost weight. I certainly feel a lot younger! Chris 262/130s/130s started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004 > It sucks getting older. > Your skin does not have the elasticity it had when you were young and > the weight loss really makes some people age 10 years. I use weights > alot, trying to prevent the sagging skin which will occur...but I can't > find any FACE WEIGHTS!!!!!! And I would never have plastic surgery. I agree with you regarding plastic surgery. I would never go under the knife. I would however try a procedure like Thermage. I just think it is tough to regain any type of normalcy after losing a lot of weight. I am definitely going to do some more research but I found a few articles talking about Thermage and it looks good to me, and it might be a choice to many like myself who would never even consider going under the knife. http://www.ksby.com/home/headlines/2323936.html Laura > >Actually, I know some women in their 40's and 50's who do have figures > >of young girls. (I would confise them for 20 year olds if I saw them [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > 262/130s/130s > started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004 I've had similar experiences out on the bike trails. It's really hard to determine age when you approach someone in bike clothing, helmet and sun glasses. I often detect a little bit of surprise when I remove the helmet and sunglasses and the conversation quickly turns to my road bike :) Beverly > I've had similar experiences out on the bike trails. It's really hard > to determine age when you approach someone in bike clothing, helmet [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Beverly Friendly reminder Never walk into your bank to cash a check with full leathers and motorcycle helmet and boots on. They kinda/sorta press the robbery alarm! Andy > > I've had similar experiences out on the bike trails. It's really hard > > to determine age when you approach someone in bike clothing, helmet [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Andy Funny Andy! I got rid of my motorcycle (dirt bike) about 20 years ago. I never had the leather. Beverly >>Actually, I know some women in their 40's and 50's who do have figures >>of young girls. (I would confise them for 20 year olds if I saw them [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > interest, then glance away in embarrassment when they see a mid-50s > woman :-). I have the same problem at work - people think I'm one of the middle school kids when dressed casually. Signaturethe volleyballchick >> Well, Maggie, you gotta reevaluate what you are doing and make some changes >> I suppose. If what you are doing now isn't working, then it's time for a [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] >weight. But it just seems that I stay at this weight no matter what I >do. Maggie, I lost 130 lbs. after menopause. I think counting calories was an important part of my success, and I still count calories during maintenance. I know I had to find the calorie level that would allow me to lose weight; I don't think just eating healthy foods and eating at what seemed a moderate level would have done it for me. Our calorie needs change as we grow older, and it may be that you're eating at a maintenance level without realizing it, rather than a weight loss level. You might find that calorie counting, at least temporarily, will help you get on a losing path. Anyway, good luck, whatever you decide to do! Chris 262/130s/130s started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004 It has nothing to do with number of lbs.. only with commitment. Will~ >> > 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight >> > that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > difficult to stay focused and keep the will power strong. I can't even > do it with this stupid 20 lbs. HOW THE HELL DO YOU DO IT??? > It has nothing to do with number of lbs.. only with commitment. Agreed. But it is nice to see results. Neil 385/352/200 That's for sure, but results are not numbers only.. >> It has nothing to do with number of lbs.. only with commitment. > > Agreed. But it is nice to see results. > > Neil > 385/352/200 > Thats incredible. I give you alot of credit. I fight with 25 lbs. All > I need is 25 lbs off by June. And I feel as if it is so hard to lose. > Dieting is horrible and when you are facing over 100 lbs, it must be so > difficult to stay focused and keep the will power strong. I can't even > do it with this stupid 20 lbs. HOW THE HELL DO YOU DO IT??? Actually, It's easier :) I lost about a 100lbs, and since summer I've put on some muscle and the muscle pushed out the remaining fat ... Taking off these last 15lbs is harder then those 100 I lost last year ... I'm less motivated :) > > Thats incredible. I give you alot of credit. I fight with 25 lbs. All > > I need is 25 lbs off by June. And I feel as if it is so hard to lose. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > muscle pushed out the remaining fat ... Taking off these last 15lbs is > harder then those 100 I lost last year ... I'm less motivated :) I agree that the last few pounds are often the hardest. I'm at the very top of the weight range for my height/age but would like to lose another 10 pounds. I've found we need to change our reason (motivation) for losing as we get into our weight goal range. My original goal was to improve my health, etc. My doctor says my health is excellent and doesn't feel it's critical to lose any additional weight. We both agree lowering the body fat percentage would be beneficial. I personally feel losing the weight would make it easier to obtain some of my biking goals. I plan on doing a 100 mile ride in July and a 70 mile ride in September. Being 10 pounds lighter would probably make it a little easier and more comfortable on the bike. Beverly >198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight >that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Ahem. I'm having a very, very good week. Congratulations on breaking 200, Annie! That's a big one! (But watch those cartwheels :-) .) Chris 262/130s/130s started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004 ROTFLMAO Good job!!!!!!! ain't that a great feeling? Will~ > 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight > that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Ahem. I'm having a very, very good week. > 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight > that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Ahem. I'm having a very, very good week. Congatulations, Annie! > 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight > that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Ahem. I'm having a very, very good week. Result!!!!! Well done that girl! SignatureRachael 176/114/<119 http://www.justgiving.com/rachaelreynolds > 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight > that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Ahem. I'm having a very, very good week. Congratulations Annie! You've passed a major milestone. Beverly >198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight >that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Ahem. I'm having a very, very good week. Well done Annie. Welcome to the right side of 200:) janice > 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight > that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Ahem. I'm having a very, very good week. Aside from the cartwheel, yes. :-) Congratulations! Neil 385/352/200 BRAVO!!!! Your hard work has brought you to the other side of 200. I hope I will join you soon D > 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight > that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Come visit my weight-loss web site, Annie Takes Off. > http://webpages.charter.net/lenny13/DietFrontPage.html 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though I've passed one of the milest... *Stops, lets out an exuberant howl of joy, then does a cartwheel across the floor* Yaaaaaaaa ow ow ow *groin pull* ow ow ow. Ahem. I'm having a very, very good week. SignatureAnnie As of 02-24-06: 258/198.5/140 Standing at 5 foot 4. 59.5 pounds lost. 58.5 left to go. Started February/07/05 Come visit my weight-loss web site, Annie Takes Off. http://webpages.charter.net/lenny13/DietFrontPage.html WOOHOO!! You're such an inspiration! -Melanie Congratz > 198.5, down 2 pounds from last week. Wait... did I just see a weight > that starts with a 1? *looks around confused* Well, it looks as though [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Ahem. I'm having a very, very good week. Annie, It's just too cool !!! I'm so excited for you! I was once 269 + but that was OVER 20 years ago !! Went BACK to 213 for a while but no further. That was from meds. IT FEELS so good to be going down. I'm at 193.5 now and it takes too long to get to the lower numbers . Keep going lower!! You are doing soooo well. glo |
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