i'm so disgusted with myself i'm going to do this publicly

[thejennabides]

I weighed myself over the weekend. I could tell by the fit (and I use that term in the loosest--or rather tightest and most uncomfortable sense of the word possible) of my clothes that I've put on weight, but when I looked at the number I got a shock. I am going to share that number with you, because I think one of the only ways to get myself to do

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[caerfree]

*hugs* Having always had issues with my weight, I am always behind any friend who wants to lose their weight. It sounds like you have a good plan. Do you like salads? I have been noshing on yummy salads for summer. They're so easy and good and if you can take a salad to work, that can help. I don't know what your general lifestyle foods are, but I would say stick mostly with salad and protein and you can't go wrong.

In any case, you have a cheerleader. ^__^ Good luck!

BTW, stevia is a nice sweetener for oatmeal. With some cinnamon, it's a great substitute.

[thejennabides]

I do like salads! Do you have any recommendations for sites with good salad recipes? My general lifestyle foods are...actually more embarrassing to mention than my weight. Ha! But yes, I was thinking salads for dinner would be a good idea, with some tofu or soy for protein. I know there's fat involved with that, but tofu and soy are my main sources of protein and I get horrible headaches if I don't have enough protein. Shall have to invest in some stevia, too.

Thank you!

[caerfree]

I don't have a good place for salad recipes. I just throw every veggie I have together with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, with whatever dressing spices I need. Right now, I whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pepper, garlic powder, and mango chutney. You can put rasberry preserves or some other flavor to add a great flavor to your dressing. Olive oil and vinegar is a great low calorie choice. I used to get migraines for lack of protein too, so I know where you're coming from. I can't eat soy, but I put chicken or avocado in my salad for protein. Fat is okay if it's good fat Really.

Believe me, I eat pretty well, but I have my guilty pleasures too. For some reason, lately, I am horribly addicted to Nutty Bars. They're nothing but wafers, peanut butter and chocolate. I don't know why, but it's not helping with the summer bod.

You might try recipesource.com and look up salad. That might give you some choices.

[kiri_moth]

Want someone to share the humiliation? I'm 5'6" and just hit 197. I've gained about 25 lbs since a gym membership has no longer been in my budget. :/

Sometimes I'm just like, fuck it. My big ass still looks good, and I can still figure skate (by which I mean, launch said ass into the air and get a full rotation jump) but I'm having back pain and I think the weight is part of it.

I don't think I'll ever get down to a size 8, but if you want someone to share in the awesome super fun times of losing weight, I'm game.

re: crunches - I found a version of them where you keep your arms outstretched above your head for the whole move. It takes the strain off your neck and shoulders and makes you use more of your stomach muscles. Makes your abs hurt more quickly, but I actually found them easier to do.

[thejennabides]

We're in roughly the same boat, though I'm a little shorter than you...so I guess my boat is a little closer to sinking. Or. Um. Oh, extended metaphors! Why so difficult to sustain?

Sometimes I feel like "screw it," too, but lately I've become so uncomfortable in my clothing it's starting to affect my everyday activities. And I've been having trouble getting up from the floor (we don't have furniture in our living room). So I am determined to do this.

I will never say no to sharing the awesome super fun times of losing weight!

I'm intrigued by these crunches, especially since I have a repetitive stress injury that affects the neck/shoulders area. Is it pretty much just what it sounds like (arms overhead), or is there more to it?

[kiri_moth]

Yeah, my clothes are getting uncomfortable, too. And I have a hard enough time finding jeans to fit my proportions...shopping for new pairs is a nightmare.

I found a video that demonstrates the overhead-arms crunch: http://www.physicalfitnet.com/exercise_video/crunch_with_arms_overhead.aspx

Not much to it! I try to also focus on really stretching my arms overhead, like I'm reaching for something. Helps me further with not lifting with my shoulders. I have a metal rod in my mid-upper spine and no flexibility through that part, so the curling up motion is difficult, and if I don't use only my abs my back and shoulders really suffer.

[thejennabides]

Ha ha--I seem to need non-traditional motivations like that. Thank you for the link, which I shall add to my list of things to check out. You are one of my inspirations for this! How long did it take you to lose the weight? I have about 65 lbs to lose, which I'd like to do in 8 months (I think that's reasonable). Eep eep!

[thejennabides]

Perfect, just what I was looking for--and awesome for you!

[misskalloway]

I've pretty much put on weight steadily over the last couple years, but the last year of unemployment was really the nail in the coffin. I really need to lose anything possible and just can't. Doesn't help that despite changing my eating habits completely has done absolutely nothing and ever since being in a car wreck a couple years ago, being active is rough on my back (which is out anyway right now, from annihilating blighty plum trees yesterday).

So pretty much, um, I understand and if you'd like another 'trying to lose some weight' partner, I'm game.

I could definitely try a variation of the Orli's Ankles plan. *nods*

I'm 5'2" and cresting over 170. I was 125 in 2004.

[thejennabides]

Yep, I'm just under 5'5 and was 135 in 2004. D'oh?

As Neko knows, one of my primary motivations is my desire to look good in cosplay. I'm set on pulling off Cornelia and Sumeragi one of these cons!

So yes, let's do it. We can totally do this.

[misskalloway]

Yeah, cosplay is definitely a motivation for me, too. That and a closet full of pants that I probably can't get past my knees. ^^;

Amusingly, since it's become 'bad food' or 'letting officer gai explain how to get out of a ticket', bad food is no longer so appealing. Now I just need to figure out how to program a 'sit on ass at computer' or 'get up and exercise and get some fictional reward'...

[ashkitty]

Good luck, dear! And if you are better at hedonism than health, like me, I recommend 'French Women Don't Get Fat' as a motivator. It doesn't actually tell you anything you don't already know--take the stairs, only have one piece of chocolate, eat fresh healthy things--but makes it all sound so incredibly easy and yummy. ;)

[thejennabides]

I am fabulous at hedonism, so this sounds like the thing for me. Thank you for the rec!