Healthy Weight Loss

[Medusa]

Hey ToKiss -

Are you a small person naturally? What I mean is that a size 2 is tiny, tiny, tiny - Is that a reasonable expectation for your body frame?

I am a large-framed person. I have broad shoulders and hips and know that my body would probably never be smaller than a size 10 just because of how I'm built and how I carry my weight. (big boobs and ass - SHAZAAM!)

I encourage you to give yourself reasonable time to be the size you want - Or hell, don't even focus on the size but rather what makes you feel good.

And I'll tell you something else - I am hearing you say that dressage is important to you and you want to be "seen" in the ring. I say fuck the idea that fat girls are out of place! Who made that rule? Who says that fat girls, or medium girls, or girls with small frames aren't all deserving of being in that ring if they've worked hard for it! I think you should get in that ring no matter what size you are and show those people how a fat girl works it.

Don't let someone else's idea of beauty control what you do! If you want to be in that ring, get in there - No matter your size! (and not in spite of your size, but BECAUSE of your size.)

You are perfect just the way you are. I think it's totally ok to want to be healthier, but do it for YOU!

[Leigh]

I love how positive and motivating everyone is in this thread, which is why I keep coming back ~ makes Me not only accountable for My own actions but I know that if I need positive advice or just some encouraging words to keep Me on track I can get that here anytime I need the boost :-)

I come in here for everyone's wonderful advice and recipes; to watch us all reach small goals is much more rewarding to Me than trying to be unrealistic in our goals only to be disappointed and fall off the wagon again. I especially love to read posts by Pinkie, Jo, Medusa and more because there is so much positive thinking between them that its bound to rub off (and thats a VERY good thing). Thank you to everyone who posts here, I wouldn't be working this hard if it wasn't for My friends here ~ your constant support and encouragement are inspiring to Me :-)

[Tommi]

I am learning fresh vegetables are edible after all.... and I will survive without Diet Coke.

I made the best chili (with a lot of phone directional assistance ). Me, numero uno non-cook made a hella mess in the kitchen, but wow, what fantastic chili.


Kidney beans (soaked N washed), big juicy red tomatoes all smushed up in the blender...kale, sweet corn, brussell sprouts, broccoli, celery, carrots, Chipolte chili, yellow onion, and a package of Morningstar veggie sausage patties.

I let it cook in a big pot for hours and Mmmmm.

[Thinker]

My food/points is/are all under control, but I have fallen off from working out like I was.

Because I'm still losing, I'm not feeling the sting of it; but I do feel disappointed in myself.

So here's the plan... Tomorrow I'm taking my new project (vintage trailer) out to the place where we'll store it, but I can't go there too early because I'll wake up everyone. I will do my full round of exercises, have my protein shake, and then hook up the trailer for the trip out there.

I said it out loud. Accountability......to myself and to you, my witnesses.

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by Thinker

My food/points is/are all under control, but I have fallen off from working out like I was.

Because I'm still losing, I'm not feeling the sting of it; but I do feel disappointed in myself.

So here's the plan... Tomorrow I'm taking my new project (vintage trailer) out to the place where we'll store it, but I can't go there too early because I'll wake up everyone. I will do my full round of exercises, have my protein shake, and then hook up the trailer for the trip out there.

I said it out loud. Accountability......to myself and to you, my witnesses.

Done! Stretching, sit-ups, 10 minutes of stairs, and a 30-minute walk.

I'm laying off the weights until I get down to my goal weight.

I'll be back out there tomorrow morning.

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Hey ToKiss -

Are you a small person naturally? What I mean is that a size 2 is tiny, tiny, tiny - Is that a reasonable expectation for your body frame?

I am a large-framed person. I have broad shoulders and hips and know that my body would probably never be smaller than a size 10 just because of how I'm built and how I carry my weight. (big boobs and ass - SHAZAAM!)

I encourage you to give yourself reasonable time to be the size you want - Or hell, don't even focus on the size but rather what makes you feel good.

And I'll tell you something else - I am hearing you say that dressage is important to you and you want to be "seen" in the ring. I say fuck the idea that fat girls are out of place! Who made that rule? Who says that fat girls, or medium girls, or girls with small frames aren't all deserving of being in that ring if they've worked hard for it! I think you should get in that ring no matter what size you are and show those people how a fat girl works it.

Don't let someone else's idea of beauty control what you do! If you want to be in that ring, get in there - No matter your size! (and not in spite of your size, but BECAUSE of your size.)

You are perfect just the way you are. I think it's totally ok to want to be healthier, but do it for YOU!

Damn right! I get so sick of the ideal of what pretty is suppose to be. I think health is essential to overall wellbeing. I don't weigh myself because I need to focus on how I feel.

I'll never be a little girl. I know I would like to lose 50 pounds and my back and knee would feel better but the most important thing is my health. If someone find me less sexy because of it then that's their problem. I am attracted to people smaller then I am. Its not about the weight. It's more of an Amazon thing. My lifestyle also requires someone to be active. It's still not a weight issue. Hell I'm overweight and I'd like to see someone keep up with me around here. lol

The thing I love about this forum is that its about health. Sure we want to lose but I think we all want better health and lifestyle changes.

[msW8ing]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Hey ToKiss -

Are you a small person naturally? What I mean is that a size 2 is tiny, tiny, tiny - Is that a reasonable expectation for your body frame?

I am a large-framed person. I have broad shoulders and hips and know that my body would probably never be smaller than a size 10 just because of how I'm built and how I carry my weight. (big boobs and ass - SHAZAAM!)

I encourage you to give yourself reasonable time to be the size you want - Or hell, don't even focus on the size but rather what makes you feel good.

And I'll tell you something else - I am hearing you say that dressage is important to you and you want to be "seen" in the ring. I say fuck the idea that fat girls are out of place! Who made that rule? Who says that fat girls, or medium girls, or girls with small frames aren't all deserving of being in that ring if they've worked hard for it! I think you should get in that ring no matter what size you are and show those people how a fat girl works it.

Don't let someone else's idea of beauty control what you do! If you want to be in that ring, get in there - No matter your size! (and not in spite of your size, but BECAUSE of your size.)

You are perfect just the way you are. I think it's totally ok to want to be healthier, but do it for YOU!

Awwwww Medusa now you've made this 5'10" bbw go an have a crush on you for a minute. You are truly inspirational. Thank you!!

[Zimmeh]

I did very well today for eating.

I had for breakfast: One container of Lemon Greek Yogurt, chocolate milk and coffee with two tablespoons of French Vanilla creamer.

I had for lunch: one small scoop of tuna fish, with olive oil based mayo, thyme and black pepper and a small cup of sweet peas and orange juice as a beverage. I also had a king size bag of plain M&M's as a snack.

I am having for dinner: Weight Watcher's Smart One's, chicken, rigatoni and broccoli TV dinner with water to drink.

I am going power walking tonight once it cools down..

Let's go!!!

Zimmy