The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[Mickeyz]

You are doing great with the exercise and the compliance! I am trying to get back into exercise but my neck and shoulder are giving me fits these days. I am getting in some brisk walking up and down hills...better than nothing. Maybe I can exercise vicariously through you!

[Sojourner]

Holy Shhhhh.....mokes!

Have I really been gone long enough that a newbie has a 7-page journal??

Hiya, Tracy!
I've really enjoyed reading your journal this evening.
You are doing an excellent job with both compliance and exercise.
You should be very proud of yourself! You've even inspired "less new"
MFers to get up and about or at least start thinking about it. That's just
awesome. Duuuude.

I also love that you'll be surprising your DH with your weight loss.
That's very cool. I can't wait to read about his reaction!

So....I just wanted to introduce myself and congratulate you on all of your accomplishments.

[bikipatra]

My triceps hurt today and it's all your fault! I did wall pushups again yesterday and can really feel it this morning!

[katesmom]

Hi Tracy,
When did you start wall pushups? Is it too soon for me to try???

Have a great day !

[Hopebaby]

Good morning Tracy! Congratulations on your weightloss this week! Isn't it fun when the scale goes down?

Just wanted to stop by and say hey!

Linda

[Hopebaby]

Hey Trace - just checking on you. I haven't seen you around for a couple of days. I hope everything is going well with you.

Linda

[katesmom]

Hey Tracy,
What''s up? Everything ok? Hope you are doing well...will stop by tommorow !

[BabyTrace]

Day 57 of Compliance

Thanks everyone for stopping by while I’ve been away. Your encouragement is playing a big role in my success. It’s so nice to know I’ve got a group of people behind me that’s as happy about my achievements as I am.

Today is my 8 week weigh in and I’m down another 2 lbs for this week making my overall total 25 lbs! The 30 lb club is in sight and my plan is to just keep doing what I’m doing knowing that I will eventually get where I want to be.

After missing all those days of exercise last week it’s been really nice to get back into the groove this week. I’ve been able to switch back to morning workouts which are what I prefer. I like the feeling working out gives me that lasts throughout the day. It’s like I’m stoking my fire in the morning and I can still feel it into the afternoon. It’s hard to explain…it’s like my muscles get awakened and I am more aware that they are there burning up fat even while I’m just sitting at my desk. I guess that’s the “high” or the “buzz” we always hear about. Whatever it is, I love it.

This love of exercise is a strange thing for me, because I have never been athletic. I think its Robin that I’ve read say that she wasn’t the least bit athletic as a child. Ditto. My husband teases me that I’m the least athletic person he’s ever met. I don’t disagree. I’m one of those people that if picked to throw out the 1st pitch at a baseball game, I’d be aiming for home plate and the ball would end up at 3rd base! Nonetheless, I am really enjoying myself lately and plan to keep moving!

Last night I was watching the Biggest Loser and someone was talking about your “calorie bank”. Something along the lines of you need so many calories to sustain your body weight. If you want to lose weight you must burn off the excess calories you consume. For whatever reason, that seemed so profound to me last night. Weird because it’s a fact I’ve been well aware of for years but last night it really hit home. That’s how I perceive maintenance. To keep the weight off you either limit your calories to what your body will use on a daily basis, or if you consume over that you must add activities that will burn up the extra calories. It seems so clear to me today. I’m hoping by writing this in my journal I can come back here on days that are not so clear. Days when my brain is fogged with fatty foods and holiday treats and wanting to eat like everyone else—whoever they are that day.

Oh and I took my measurements yesterday. Obviously after 25 lbs, I’ve noticed a tremendous change in my clothes, but I didn’t realize just how much until I measured.
Waist-----------------5.25 inches
Abdomen------------6.25 inches
Hips------------------6.50 inches
Thighs---------------4.00 inches in each leg
I am starting to see muscle definition in my thighs and biceps and I can feel them in my abs. Of course they are all still covered by a layer of fat, a THICK layer in some areas, but it’s nice to know there will be some toned muscles under there once I finally get all this fat burned off.

Exercise: 325 calories on elliptical, 150 ab crunches, 24 wall push ups

8 Week Progress:
Starting Weight— 190.6
Week 1—8.8 lbs—181.8
Week 2—1.6 lbs—180.2
Week 3—2.0 lbs—178.2
Week 4—1.6 lbs—176.6
Week 5—3.8 lbs—172.8*
Week 6—1.8 lbs—171.0
Week 7—3.4 lbs—167.6
Week 8—2.0 lbs—165.6
Average= 3.1 lbs per week
*added exercise

[queenielou]

Great post, Tracy!

I saw the Biggest Loser last night, too, and for the first time since I started watching it, I wasn't eating fast food while watching people who were losing weight! I used to eat and think, yeah, one day I will go to some fat loss ranch and lose weight rapidly so it's ok that I'm eating this cheeseburger, fries, and milkshake.

I agree with you about the morning workouts. I don't usually get them in unless I don't have anything else to do that day but I'm working on it.

Congratulations on the 25 pounds and all those inches!

[BabyTrace]

Thanks Queenie.

Yep, I've been guilty of indulging during the Biggest Loser too. I've always thought I'd love to go to a weight loss ranch, but to be honest those trainers on the Biggest Loser are tough! I don't know if I could do HALF of the routines they put them through.
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[Tawanda]

You are doing so well and your results are wonderful.

[Ginabobina1969]

Amazing, Amazing change in those meausurements gal! You are doing great!!!

Keep Shaking!
Hugs,
Gina

[dede4wd]

Just thought I'd meet you by reading your journal. Wow, those measurements are FANTASTI! You're doing so great! Nice to meetcha!

[BabyTrace]

Thanks T, Gina and DeDe!

I'm doing my best to keep the blinders on and keep on trucking. It's not always easy, but seeing results sure helps keep my head in the right place.

So glad yall are all here shaking along with me!

[Mickeyz]

Those are some great results! 25# in 8 weeks is really good!

I know what you mean about the exercise thing. I was the most creative girl when it came to getting out of gym class! Now I am searching for a new exercise program and really looking forward to being fit. Wow, us fit, I like that!

Keep it up, you are doing awesome!!