Andy

Butter Cookie

You're losing weight, I see.

 

You really feel you need to lose 121 lbs? Just curious, what are you starting out at? 

What are you doing to lose the weight?

Can we be weightloss buddies? I want to lose 50 lbs. 

NOLABridesmaid

Butter, I will be your weight loss buddy. I'm really making a huge effort to exercise and eat right.

I need to lose at least 60.

**O-Face**

Can I cheer you on?

Mrs.Thistletwat

Yoshi and NOLA, I'm still 25 away from goal. KEEP ME MOTIVATED!

NOLABridesmaid

Mrs. T, you are almost there. Keep up the good work.

pegasuskat

I'm also trying to lose 50 pounds so pass along any tips that seem to be working for you.

**O-Face**

psssst-I like sparkpeople.  It's a little feel-good, but the community is super motivating, and more like "feel better, eat better, do better" rather than..."be skinny, don't eat".

Butter Cookie

O-face, I'm already on WW and SP. I just have 0 motivation. ZOMGZ LOOKING GOOD IN MY DRESS is not working for me.

 

Yes! Nola, PK, TT, and I will be WL buddies. Start today? I need to get in all water. I've had 1 cup of water today. ONE! :-/

**O-Face**

Set yourself some "easy" goals and give yourself non-food rewards.  New movie you want?  Wait until you lose 4 pounds or whatever.  I have a hard time too. 

SIL's wedding is awesome motivation.  Even though I'm not the star (yet).

Butter Cookie

That's a good idea. Maybe I'll start with a manicure at 5 lbs.

**O-Face**

YES.  Mine are usually cosmetic inspired.  Because I'm THAT shallow. 

pegasuskat

I was gonna start last night, but didn't go walking like I planned (layed on the couch instead). So today is it, I'm starting.

NOLABridesmaid

Peg, I think it helps to have a work out buddy, esp in the beginning. Ask someone if they want they want to go walking with you.

Butter Cookie

I think I need to start exercising in the mornings. By the time I get home I need to cook, and then after cooking I eat, and then I'm full and don't want to exercise.

**O-Face**

Honestly, it is said that it takes 21 days to form a habit, so plan out those 21 days, and by then you won't know what to do if you DON'T walk/swim/bike/play tennis, etc.

**Stinky!**

I've lost about 30 pounds in the last five months, and I've found that it's easier for me to focus on food OR exercise. I get overwhelmed and flustered if I try to plan out both. So I consciously eat healthy, but don't make it a focus of my day. Then I put forth effort when I exercise. And vice-versa. If I know I don't want to think about exercise, I focus on eating a really healthy meal. (It makes sense in my head, if not on here.)

Also, small goals are a must for me. It's way easier to say that I want to lose five pounds in a month than it is to say that I want to lose 30 pounds period. 

Butter Cookie

That makes sense. I'm pretty set in my ways with food. I eat what I want, and if I crave something I don't deny myself. I do reason with myself about snacking at 9:30 though. Am I really hungry or just bored? Usually bored. I need to exercise, and get in all the water I should be having. I feel better when I'm doing those things, so it's pure laziness on my end not to. Plus, my leg swells when I don't drink enough water.

pegasuskat

My 2 step-sisters walk a couple of times a week, not really at the best time for me but I need to work my schedule around it better. They also have zumba at my church once a week that I have been saying I'm gonna start for a year now. Its really just me so thats what I have to change. I don't eat that bad, just get NO exercise. I'm gonna try the more water thing too, I know that helps.

**O-Face**

Stinky-that's awesome.   

I'm the same way with food.  I eat good most days (5 or 6) and then pig out for a few meals.  If I want McD's I eat it.  Just not every week or every day.

**Stinky!**

Oh - if you're hungry and you have access to it, drink milk. It'll coat your stomach and make you think you're full. One of my favorite tricks.