Weight Loss Buddies- Starts NOW!!

[kara]

Ack!!! Girls, it was worse than I thought! I've gained 12 lbs back of the 20 I lost last year. Here's my numbers:

Current weight: 209
Goal weight: 175
Short term goal: 199
Height: 5'9"
Strategy: portion control, better food choices, significantly lowering carbs and sugars.

[amandaoasis]

Current weight: 142
Goal weight: 132
Short term goal: 139
Height: 5'5"
Strategy: Control the dang portions! And continue to get regular exercise.

[tree]

Current Weight: 161
Goal Weight: 135
Short Term Goal (Christmas): 155
Height: 5'6"
Strategy - portion control, snack control, restart couch to 5K, regular exercise.
Challenges - getting over six weeks of bronchitis and thyroid issues brewing

[babyemsmom]

Current Weight: 131
Goal Weight: 120 (would be thrilled with 115 :))
Short Term Goal: (cruise in January): 125
Height: 5'3"
Strategy: Calorie Counting and more consistent exercise!!!

[bkanglin]

Current Weight: 178
Goal Weight: 150
Short Term Goal: 167
Height: 5'9"
Strategy: Portion control and get back into an exercise routine

[annes]

Current weight: 162
Goal weight: 140
Short term goal: 155
Height: 5'4"
Strategy: portion control, better food choices, trying to excercise a few times a week.

[kara]

I went to a Mom's group meeting today and the topic was physical fitness and nutrition. Just what I needed, especially since there was all kinds of terribly yummy, fattening food set out. I did "ok" with my choices, but they could have been better. Anyway, this woman has a website, so I'm going to check it out. I got motivated to move more. I would LOVE to be able to walk/jog with my digs every morning before DH leaves for work.....but he gets up SOOO darn early, and I have a sleep disorder, so it's even harder for me to roll out.

I always over commit and then fail. So I am going to commit to getting up early with the dogs Tuesday's and Thursday's. Wish me luck!

[trish]

Current Weight: 179.4 (not *quite* as bad as I feared but still the most I've ever weighed not pregnant!)
Goal Weight: 145 (back in college & my 20's I was 115-125 but I don't see that as a realistic goal - especially now at 40!!)
Short Term Goal: 170
Height: 5'4"
Strategy: Better food choices overall, stop eating the kids $*@&% Halloween candy & get back into an exercise routine

[amandaoasis]

Kara,

I have a similar issue with finding the time to get regular exercise. I like to do things at the same time every day, but with my husband on rotating shifts, that is impossible.

I gave in today and tried to jog with Bennett...not my favorite thing to do. I like exercise to be my "me" time everyday. Hopefully I can get on a more regular schedule.

Have fun walking your pooches!

[jules2]

Can I join this now? What do I do?

I only have about 7 lbs to lose but that last 7 lbs is really hard!

Jules