Who is ready for some change? - Page 3

Sundae · 11-15-2006, 01:12 PM

Major changes?
I can trump that - I need to lose over 100lb

Still - 2007 will be my year, I can feel it
otherwise it's just another year gone with nothing to show for it

DanaC · 11-15-2006, 01:21 PM

I could do with losing about half a stone.....I seem to have acquired an addiction to fry-ups!

Right.....from now on, Fry-ups only on the days i am in uni too early to grab breakfast at home (twice a week).

limey · 11-15-2006, 01:37 PM

French toast and golden syrup at 3am just before going to bed is worse! BTDT

Sundae · 11-15-2006, 01:48 PM

Beer & Dominos Sizzler pizza have been my downfall
That & being too cumbersome to enjoy walking at present

I've laid my depression down in layers of fat like rings on a tree...

Shocker · 11-15-2006, 04:00 PM

I'm definatly ready for a change in the status quo. I'm thinking it should start with me getting laid...

Hippikos · 11-15-2006, 04:28 PM

I was lean and mean, then I stopped smoking....

limey · 11-15-2006, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Beer & Dominos Sizzler pizza have been my downfall
That & being too cumbersome to enjoy walking at present

I've laid my depression down in layers of fat like rings on a tree...

SG - from another thread I glean that for you it's 21 minutes to take the bus to work, and 20 minutes to walk? And the bus fare is how much? Me - I have to get up and out 30 minutes earlier in order to get some walking into to my day. You, You Lucky Gurrrl, can have an Extra Minute in Bed and still get the walk in - and you'll be in pocket at the end of the week. I challenge you ... come on, you can do it!

SteveDallas · 11-21-2006, 11:40 PM

I better throw my hat in. I hit 165 lb. this weekend, a record for me.

Now, I know many (most? all?) of you are rolling on the floor laughing at this--I know it's a weight many people my height (5'8") would kill to see.

But you've got to understand, I've always been very scrawny. And it wasn't that many years ago that I was 125. So proportionally, 165 represents a massive increase. So I want to nip this in the bud. I'll be content to be around 155; I don't want to go back to 125, I just don't want to continue gaining.

First steps: 1. no more donuts for breakfast. (ARRRGH!!! I have to find SOMETHING to eat for breakfast in the morning that's fast, but that's not total shit from a nutrition standpoint.) 2. No eating after 9:30PM. I don't eat horribly at meals, but I have a nasty habit of making a midnight (or later) snack. Example: I'm writing this at 12:37AM my time. I could easily go for a bag of microwave popcorn right now. 3. Cut back on the soda. Maybe 1 can/day as a realistic initial limit? I have given up soda for Lent, and I've given up booze. There's no contest; the soda was MUCH harder.

Iggy · 11-21-2006, 11:48 PM

I would be all over something like this, buuuuut... I don't have the discipline. Oh well. I am sure you all understand. Maybe if I decide to go for it I will, but things are so crazy (I mean downright running-around-like-a-chicken-with-its-head-cut-off crazy) I don't think I could even if I really, really tried.

fargon · 11-22-2006, 02:20 AM

I'm all for change, I need another roll of quarters.

CaliforniaMama · 11-22-2006, 09:24 AM

All this talk about weight! There ARE other things to change, you know.

At least other things that I am more willing to document.

My big challenge to myself is to get my house finished. We remodeled last summer and we're still living out of boxes. It got complicated. Hubby lost job, we ran out of money, had further financial woes, hubby got consumed with new job . . . so our goal to paint during the summer has now turned into our goal to paint is this winter . . . Now THAT I can post pics of!

Weight loss: yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm now on my doc's shit list for that.

I've been good, writing down everything that goes into my mouth, calculating the calories, etc., but my body is not cooperating.

According to all the websites, I should be losing something like 4 pounds a month. I've lost 17 since April. The math just doesn't work. Sigh.

They say the best home exercise program is housework! Cheap, easy, convenient. Just start scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming away and keep your heart rate up for your target time. Special added bonus: Your house sparkles!!

Clodfobble · 11-22-2006, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveDallas

1. no more donuts for breakfast. (ARRRGH!!! I have to find SOMETHING to eat for breakfast in the morning that's fast, but that's not total shit from a nutrition standpoint.)

Granola bars! Nature Valley "Sweet & Salty Nut" Peanut flavor are really tasty.

SteveDallas · 11-22-2006, 01:24 PM

I'll check them out--though I have to admit I'm prediposed against something with "salty" in the actual name of the product!

cjjulie · 11-22-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbro

I have decided that I need to make some MAJOR changes in my life. I am sick of feeling uncomfortable in my own skin and I think if I have to report back to people, I will do better (although the last time I tried this, I just quit posting when it all went bad). I am with limey, though, not a big fan of the photos if you don't mind. Maybe that will change if I stick to it and lose some weight.

Here's what I want to do:
-Quit smoking (I actually haven't had one since Saturday at about 7:30 pm!!)
-Start working out
-Stop with the pop and chips already
-Watch what I eat
-and hopefully lose 10-15 pounds by Dec 22nd (next trip home)....ok, ok, I have to tell you. I am starting at about 180 right now. being 170 by the time I went home would be good, 165 would be awesome, but 160 would be fan-fucking-tastic. The reason I haven't said 20 pounds is because that would be really hard to do.

Stop eating the chips and drinking the 'pop' and you will see almost instant results. Guaranteed!

Shocker · 11-22-2006, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjjulie

Stop eating the chips and drinking the 'pop' and you will see almost instant results. Guaranteed!

It's *SODA* not pop

11-15-2006, 01:12 PM	#31
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Major changes? I can trump that - I need to lose over 100lb Still - 2007 will be my year, I can feel it otherwise it's just another year gone with nothing to show for it __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-15-2006, 01:37 PM	#33
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	French toast and golden syrup at 3am just before going to bed is worse! BTDT __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

11-15-2006, 01:48 PM	#34
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Beer & Dominos Sizzler pizza have been my downfall That & being too cumbersome to enjoy walking at present I've laid my depression down in layers of fat like rings on a tree... __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-15-2006, 04:00 PM	#35
Shocker Knight of the Oval-Shaped Conference Table Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Your Mom's house Posts: 378	I'm definatly ready for a change in the status quo. I'm thinking it should start with me getting laid... __________________ “I live only for posterity. Death is nothing, but to live defeated and without glory is to die everyday." - Napolean Bonaparte

11-15-2006, 04:28 PM	#36
Hippikos Flocci Non Facio Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In The Line Of Fire Posts: 571	I was lean and mean, then I stopped smoking.... __________________ Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.

11-15-2006, 01:21 PM	#32
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I could do with losing about half a stone.....I seem to have acquired an addiction to fry-ups! Right.....from now on, Fry-ups only on the days i am in uni too early to grab breakfast at home (twice a week).

11-21-2006, 11:40 PM	#38
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I better throw my hat in. I hit 165 lb. this weekend, a record for me. Now, I know many (most? all?) of you are rolling on the floor laughing at this--I know it's a weight many people my height (5'8") would kill to see. But you've got to understand, I've always been very scrawny. And it wasn't that many years ago that I was 125. So proportionally, 165 represents a massive increase. So I want to nip this in the bud. I'll be content to be around 155; I don't want to go back to 125, I just don't want to continue gaining. First steps: 1. no more donuts for breakfast. (ARRRGH!!! I have to find SOMETHING to eat for breakfast in the morning that's fast, but that's not total shit from a nutrition standpoint.) 2. No eating after 9:30PM. I don't eat horribly at meals, but I have a nasty habit of making a midnight (or later) snack. Example: I'm writing this at 12:37AM my time. I could easily go for a bag of microwave popcorn right now. 3. Cut back on the soda. Maybe 1 can/day as a realistic initial limit? I have given up soda for Lent, and I've given up booze. There's no contest; the soda was MUCH harder.

11-21-2006, 11:48 PM	#39
Iggy Back and ready to tart up the place Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 850	I would be all over something like this, buuuuut... I don't have the discipline. Oh well. I am sure you all understand. Maybe if I decide to go for it I will, but things are so crazy (I mean downright running-around-like-a-chicken-with-its-head-cut-off crazy) I don't think I could even if I really, really tried. __________________ Chock-full of naughty goodness.

11-22-2006, 02:20 AM	#40
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I'm all for change, I need another roll of quarters. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

11-22-2006, 09:24 AM	#41
CaliforniaMama I wonder . . . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Left Coast, a pretty good place to be. Posts: 1,278	All this talk about weight! There ARE other things to change, you know. At least other things that I am more willing to document. My big challenge to myself is to get my house finished. We remodeled last summer and we're still living out of boxes. It got complicated. Hubby lost job, we ran out of money, had further financial woes, hubby got consumed with new job . . . so our goal to paint during the summer has now turned into our goal to paint is this winter . . . Now THAT I can post pics of! Weight loss: yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm now on my doc's shit list for that. I've been good, writing down everything that goes into my mouth, calculating the calories, etc., but my body is not cooperating. According to all the websites, I should be losing something like 4 pounds a month. I've lost 17 since April. The math just doesn't work. Sigh. They say the best home exercise program is housework! Cheap, easy, convenient. Just start scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming away and keep your heart rate up for your target time. Special added bonus: Your house sparkles!! __________________ Take time for silence. You never know what you might hear.

11-22-2006, 01:24 PM	#43
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I'll check them out--though I have to admit I'm prediposed against something with "salty" in the actual name of the product!

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