SDMB Weight Loss Club, Part Five: The Summer Edition

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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Well, since GingeroftheNorth has asked me to take the reins, I’m starting a new thread for the SDMB Weight Loss Club. Doesn’t matter if you have 5 pounds to lose, or 50, or 150–everyone is welcome to be a part of this.

Spring has sprung, and all of us are starting to look towards summer. We all know what that means: shorts, tank tops, and bathing suits, and a hope to look much better in them this year than we did last year.

So, let’s start making some goals for what you want for this summer: losing a few pounds, a few inches, or just generally getting in better shape and eating healthier. I know some of you have signed up on this thread: I’m losing 10 pounds in April. Anybody else in?, so of course, that can be your goal.

C’mon Dopers! Let’s get ready for summer!

255/214 (frickin’ PMS–I was 210 a few days ago)/170
(If you’re new–that’s Starting Weight/Current Weight/Goal Weight)
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Hi JavaMaven, nice place you got here.

If I keep on my current trend, come August I should be about 40 pounds lighter, so that’s my goal. Of course, as I move from sideshow fat to comic fat, my rate of loss will decline. My goal weight will be 320.

411/365/240

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I’m here. The warm weather should be inspiring, but it’s not even 40°, and it’s windy (a biting wind) and just plain nasty here today. I took the dog for 2 quicky walks, but she’s going in to be spayed tomorrow, so no walks for a few days. That just means more indoor bike time. And I need a new book.

I cheated a bit over the weekend - my niece’s Senior Recital was Saturday night and I splurged at the reception afterwards. A couple of cheesecake treats and a brownie and some taco dip. Okay, a lot of taco dip. The dip itself wasn’t too bad (cream cheese, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.), but the tortilla chips I was scooping it up with are definitely not allowed. Oh, well.

I went to Trader Joe’s this morning and stocked up again on frozen fish. I’ve eaten so much damn fish on this diet I should be growing gills. I like fish, but still.
I also got a block of brie for $3.00 and some of the good cottage chreese, and a big bunch of fresh broccoli and a big bag of fresh green beans. I’m gonna be really good all week. Yes, I am.

250-ish/184/140 (or less)

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Well, my goal is to have a six pack by my birthday (5 months from now).

I really have no idea how much I have to lose. I was 150 a month ago, now I’m 141 (!) through exercise and diet. My clothes fit much better. I’m 5’3.5 and growing, so 5 months from now, I could be 5’6 or 5’7, hence why I don’t know how much I need to lose. So for now, I’m just going to exercise heavily, diet moderately (i.e. not overeat, cut out sodas and junk food).

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Holding steady at 192. Expect at least a 20 lb gain coming up.

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I thought a normal weight gain during pregnancy was about 25-30 pounds? Or are you trying to keep it from getting out of hand?

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Checking in!

I haven’t weighed myself for some time, but I think I’m putting on muscle. Am eating pretty healthily - but healthy eating is proving to be not so great on my wallet!
Other than that, I’m pretty pleased with the improvement in my overall fitness level. Went hiking a few weeks back and the trail we took didn’t really feel like exercise to me, whereas my friends were huffing and puffing away. :smiley:

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I’m eating normally, properly. I expect *at least * 20, maybe more. I gained 60 with Matthew - mind you, some of that stuck around.

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SDMB Weight Loss Club, Number Four

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Thanks for that.
(I knew I forgot something)

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sigh

The Cadbury bunny has been harassing me … the little #%(#%

I’ve gotta get back on the ball before I start losing serious ground. I have worked too hard and come too far to give up now!

:frowning:

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I’ve been able to ignore the little Cadbury Bunny so far. Luckily, my kids prefer stuff like jelly beans and Peeps over chocolate in their Easter baskets, and I haven’t even bought any Easter candy yet. I don’t like jelly beans and Peeps, so I’m hoping I won’t even be tempted.

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Nothing to report; replying for the thread subscription.

I doubt that I’ll lose enough to celebrate Easter with a Dove dark chocolate bunny. :frowning:

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Fresh thread, fresh stats: 235.5/214.5/115, Atkins since January 12th.

I’m up a pound, but it’s that TOM. I worked out at Curves 5 days last week, and I intend to keep that up. I’m actually enjoying myself - go figure!

The Mister and I took the ferry to Vancouver on Sunday. He had to get yet another gizmo for his iPaq. I wasn’t keen on the idea, when you consider the ferry adds $100 to the cost (car + 2 adults there and back). But then he tossed me a juicy bone: we can go shopping! And shop we did. We walked around Guildford Mall for 90 minutes straight, looking for knee length workout tights. I saw a pair of cotton/lycra shorts that would fit me, but for $56 including taxes. No. Way. In. Hell will I pay that for a pair of shorts.

We went to a Sport Mart and a Zellers. No luck. I gave up and said let’s head back. As we were on a bridge going over the Fraser, I looked down and saw the promised land: a big box Wal Mart. I felt a renewed sense of hope; the gods did not disappoint. I walked out of there with two pairs of knee length tights and two tee shirts…for $57 total.

A successful shopping trip, and a warm sunny day for a boat ride. Twas a great day.

Also: my best friend just bought an ice cream maker. She’s bringing me Atkins-friendly strawberry ice cream today. drool Wanna bet my eyes roll back so far they get stuck there?

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I never bothered to post in threads 1 - 4, but I’m here now!

I did Atkins for 1.5 years, lost 75 lbs, went off Atkins and went totally apeshit with the carbs. I guess it would be the same as an AA member falling off the wagon. In a year I put back on my 75 lbs plus 10 more to boot.

I’m now on week 4 of my latest attempt, and feeling better than I have in a long time. I think the difference is that I’m taking vitamin suppliments which are really cutting down on the cravings and the post-supper “void” that I always felt after eating. I now take daily a multi-vitamin, potassium, B50 Complex, Chromium, CoQ10, and 5-HTP.

Cheers!
Anon
305/284/220, Atkins since March 15th, 04

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Just checking in! So far I’m down 17 pounds since 3/08/04. It’s starting to slow down now, which is good. I don’t want to lose it too fast, as I want it to stay gone!

I went to the beach by myself this weekend. I walked about a mile away from the nearest people so that no one would walk by and see me in my bathing suit. It was the first time in years that I felt relaxed at the beach. I want to feel that free in front of people, darnit! But I’m sure the walk did me good. :o)

280/263/160

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Not much has changed with me… any weight I would have lost through running has been offset by the weight gained by the extra muscle. Unfortunately, those extra muscles mean my ass and thighs have gotten bigger :eek:

But I’m still trucking (or running) along…

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Hi, my name is DaToad and I’m fat.

Sign me up for 10 in April. I’ll go weigh later today and see how much of the 60 lbs, that I lost over the past two years, I’ve regained. The anguished scream you hear will be mine.

Killer and I set a date for our wedding, (Sept. 26th.), and plan to honeymoon on a beach somewhere (TBD). I need to be at about 220 by then to make sure my Mobey Dick sized white ass doesn’t get harpooned while playing in the surf. I’m thinking I’m going to need to lose 45-55 lbs., or get a T-shirt that says “GOODYEAR” across the chest.

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Well I’ll join.

I’m trying to stop my ever growing belly. I bought some new pants and I had to get a size 38/34. I remember a time when 32/34 was for me. My goal is to get to a 34/34.

I’m not looking at weight. I think if I was in better shape I would weigh about what I do now. I’m pushing 200 (pushing it really hard) but I am about 6"1’. If I had muscles on my chest and arms I would weigh more.

I am getting a bike to start riding around and I am eating fruit everyday between breakfast and lunch and then between lunch and dinner.

Wish me luck.

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Ok, I’m here. This is the serious attempt at weight loss, so I guess it’s no longer an attempt. I’m 18, and I’ve got the stretch marks from hell on my stomach. That’s dumb! For that reason, and the vanity that makes me refuse to go up to plus sizes, I’m working out at least 3 times a week, and trying to eat healthier. I have a pretty modest goal weight (140/150), but I have quite a bit to lose to get there. I have “Prizes” set up for when I reach some weight goals, but I don’t have them all outlined yet, wanna help? before I keep rambling, here are my stats(keep in mind I just started three weeks ago, and was on vacation for one of them), I’m 5’6:

220/220/150

At 210, I’m getting a nice new bra, at 200 I’m getting the (target build it yourself) dresser I really need, at 190, I’m getting a new peice of jewlery (on the cheap end, any suggestions? silver, not gold, and I can’t do fake metal), at 180, a modest addition of smaller clothes to my wardrobe, at 170… and I don’t know the rest, other than some nice new clothes in a size 10/12 when I get down to 150/140ish.

Also, I need suggestions on how to strictly lose weight. I have all the muscle mass I could ever need, let alone want(which is why I’m not in plus sizes yet at such an outrageous weight for being a size 14) , except in my stomach area. I have bad knees from being overweight.
And, after all my self rambings, congrats and good luck to everyone else!