Healthy Weight Loss

Novelafemme · 04-04-2012, 12:12 PM

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BILiNvLA-lo&feature=related"]What is Zumba - YouTube[/nomedia]

ok, check out the cute little lady in the back with the florescent green t-shirt on. that will TOTALLY be me!

Medusa · 04-04-2012, 01:16 PM

I'll make a confession.

I have done WW online for a year now and LOVE it but about 2 months ago, I thought it would be a good idea to go to the in person WW meetings that are available here at work.

They do 12-week sessions with a leader who lost about 100 pounds. The leader herself was fabulous but in all honesty, I quit going to the in person meetings after about 5 weeks because there were an overwhelming number of women in the group who were eaten up with fat shame and it was so triggery that I had to stop going.

I think if you find a good group that it can work!

The triggery part itself wasnt that bad but I was super frustrated hearing things like "I need to lose 20 pounds or my husband won't have sex with me again!" or "I don't want to be one of those beached whale women in my bathing suit".

I would check a lot of the comments and try to offer up suggestions for being more positive as did one other woman in the class (who also quit going for the same reason) but it was just a hinderance to my process.

The online program is self-driven and pretty insular but I actually love that. It has helped me to learn accountability to myself.

Rockinonahigh · 04-04-2012, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medusa

I'll make a confession.

I have done WW online for a year now and LOVE it but about 2 months ago, I thought it would be a good idea to go to the in person WW meetings that are available here at work.

They do 12-week sessions with a leader who lost about 100 pounds. The leader herself was fabulous but in all honesty, I quit going to the in person meetings after about 5 weeks because there were an overwhelming number of women in the group who were eaten up with fat shame and it was so triggery that I had to stop going.

I think if you find a good group that it can work!

The triggery part itself wasnt that bad but I was super frustrated hearing things like "I need to lose 20 pounds or my husband won't have sex with me again!" or "I don't want to be one of those beached whale women in my bathing suit".

I would check a lot of the comments and try to offer up suggestions for being more positive as did one other woman in the class (who also quit going for the same reason) but it was just a hinderance to my process.

The online program is self-driven and pretty insular but I actually love that. It has helped me to learn accountability to myself.

I know just how you feel,I was going to over eaters annoymus for a while but quit going for this very reason.If I had to sit through another meeting and hear so much oh poor me drama series,I peolly would have said something I shouldnt have.

starryeyes · 04-04-2012, 02:59 PM

Agree! I stopped going to the meeting, and only weigh in. I had a leader who was terrible, and did not even celebrate my 50lb charm. Every time I had an accomplishment, or an idea she always shot me down. I also agree with the fat shame as well. It wasn't a fit for me. The weigh in girls have asked me to try different meetings, but I have been doing WW since 2010 so I know the program inside and out. I know what to do, I could give a dang workshop on altering food to lessen points and how to stay on track, but I just lose my motivation. I am still down 50 lbs and I have kept it off for 2 years.

I did go on an intense hike this afternoon ad tracked all my foodage so far, yay!

UOTE=Medusa;558788]I'll make a confession.

I have done WW online for a year now and LOVE it but about 2 months ago, I thought it would be a good idea to go to the in person WW meetings that are available here at work.

They do 12-week sessions with a leader who lost about 100 pounds. The leader herself was fabulous but in all honesty, I quit going to the in person meetings after about 5 weeks because there were an overwhelming number of women in the group who were eaten up with fat shame and it was so triggery that I had to stop going.

I think if you find a good group that it can work!

The triggery part itself wasnt that bad but I was super frustrated hearing things like "I need to lose 20 pounds or my husband won't have sex with me again!" or "I don't want to be one of those beached whale women in my bathing suit".

I would check a lot of the comments and try to offer up suggestions for being more positive as did one other woman in the class (who also quit going for the same reason) but it was just a hinderance to my process.

The online program is self-driven and pretty insular but I actually love that. It has helped me to learn accountability to myself.

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foxyshaman · 04-04-2012, 04:21 PM

I don't usually stay for the meetings. I have not run into what Starryeyes and Medusa have, so I cannot comment on that. It may be more like that for weekend meetings, but I go over my lunch hour.

Starryeyes congrats on keeping the 50 off. That, I believe, in and of itself, is a huge milestone.

I have not been celebrated for my weight loss either. I have no barbells, no stickies... nada. Like nada. But, it is psychological for me to have someone weigh me, look me in the eye, and physically write down my weight. It makes me accountable to me. I admire you ladies who do it online. That would be as inefficient as me saying I would exercise at home... yeah like that would ever happen!! I can hide quite easily, so for me it really is having a witness. This is my second kick at WW and it stuck this time. Any weight loss program I have ever tried to follow on my own, has failed. I just don't have the discipline you guys are demonstrating. Sigh....

Gemme · 04-04-2012, 05:03 PM

For those who have never done Zumba, I highly recommend it. I took it at my local Y in WA and I loved it. Half the class was on a different rhythm than the other and we were all giggling and sweating nearly the whole time (once the initial shyness wore off for the newer folks). It's super fun and you work hard and the hour just flies by.

My class was muuuuuuch better than the one posted.

Just sayin'.

Queerasfck · 04-04-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

For those who have never done Zumba, I highly recommend it. I took it at my local Y in WA and I loved it. Half the class was on a different rhythm than the other and we were all giggling and sweating nearly the whole time (once the initial shyness wore off for the newer folks). It's super fun and you work hard and the hour just flies by.

My class was muuuuuuch better than the one posted.

Just sayin'.

I'm fairly certain Zumba is a cult.

Scorp · 04-04-2012, 01:20 PM

Howdy Folks...

All I know is since starting WW (a month ago yesterday), I've had this sick to my stomach feeling, no matter if I eat or not. And yes, I'm eating what I should be.

The only way I can explain it is it feels like when you take meds on an empty stomach. That horrible empty nausea feeling...I'm so uncomfortable, but still sticking to the diet.

It sucks, but I'm still determined to lose these lbs...

Ok, the bad thing....I'm smoking again...a lot...I know, I know...but....I need some other bad vice...

foxyshaman · 04-04-2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

What is Zumba - YouTube

ok, check out the cute little lady in the back with the florescent green t-shirt on. that will TOTALLY be me!

That was too funny. The instructor seemed like she knew what she was doing and everything. Our instructors are on a stage. Monday she asked for a cheerleader... so I cheered... cause I'm all like that. Then she said "good, you can come up on stage with me"... me and my big mouth. I did it.

I don't want to do it again!!!

Thinker · 04-05-2012, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

What is Zumba - YouTube

ok, check out the cute little lady in the back with the florescent green t-shirt on. that will TOTALLY be me!

Ha! And it looks like I was right there beside you in the white t-shirt!!!!!

Thinker · 04-05-2012, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorp

Howdy Folks...

All I know is since starting WW (a month ago yesterday), I've had this sick to my stomach feeling, no matter if I eat or not. And yes, I'm eating what I should be.

The only way I can explain it is it feels like when you take meds on an empty stomach. That horrible empty nausea feeling...I'm so uncomfortable, but still sticking to the diet.

It sucks, but I'm still determined to lose these lbs...

Ok, the bad thing....I'm smoking again...a lot...I know, I know...but....I need some other bad vice...

I would get that same feeling, Scorp. And, yeah, it's just as you described. I figured it was my body reacting to the sugar/carb withdrawal. Sometimes when it was bad, I'd cave and give myself a little something carb-y.

I hate that feeling.

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Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Afternoon snack was calling my name...

I wanted cheetos & a Dr. Pepper. Instead, I filled up my water glass & grabbed a yogurt.

Tonya +1, self sabotage - 0!

Right on, Tonya!!! I did that the other morning......wanting donuts!!! But I drove right by, went home, and had my oatmeal.

I don't always do that, so it feels mighty good when I do!!

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Originally Posted by Scorp

Guess what?!

I fit into a half size smaller jeans.

I usually like my things "not fitted" to my body. Meaning I like loose clothing, always have.

So this morning I had a bunch of clothes in a pile that need to go up to the attic because some don't fit and others are heavy sweaters which I need to put away. I admit, I've had these aside for about a month or longer because I'm rearranging my room here and there.

Anyway, I pull these jeans out of the pile and put them on and they feel a tad snug, but not enough that I'm gonna regret wearing them all day.

So I asked my wife if they looked ok and she said yes. I was like, "good, so I don't have camel toes right"? She laughed and said "no". She would have told me if they looked tight, camel toe-ish, etc....

Anyway, they look pretty good and I'm comfy...

2 days until weigh-in day!!!

That's a good feeling! Congrats!!!

Good luck on weigh-in!

Scuba · 04-05-2012, 08:36 AM

Girl Scout cookies are evil

Scuba · 04-05-2012, 08:41 AM

Trying to get back on track with food. I don't do WW or any other food plan so I have to really be diligent in choosing the right stuff. Lately, it's been tough for sure. I think I've hit that weight loss plateau where I've just leveled off for the time being. Hasn't been much I can do even while working out and watching calories...oh well.

Hollylane · 04-05-2012, 09:50 AM

I am plateauing right now too. However, I think I can break it, but I have to drive myself more to workout. I have an 11.5 mile hike this weekend, with something like an 1100 ft elevation gain. That is going to hurt, because I'm sore from yesterday with the trainer, but I still need to keep it moving.

I tend to let up on myself when I am sore, and that is when my trainer says I should keep up the cardio. So, tonight, Naproxen for the wrist tendinitis, and other achy parts, and then Hip Hop Abs (this video is fun to me). I may try to get myself to walk during my lunch hour too.

I woke up with nausea this morning, I'm feeling a little better, but I am going to have to force myself to eat if I want to be ready for Saturday.

I haven't dropped a size in a few months, but I did throw out all of my too large clothing (gave it to Salvation Army). When I'm changing sizes a lot, I shop at Salvation Army/Goodwill/Deseret Industries. I just don't see the point in buying expensive brand new clothes when I will have to replace them in a short time period. Plus, lucky me, people give expensive, perfectly good, brand name clothing away to thrift stores all the time!

Thinker · 04-05-2012, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollylane

I am plateauing right now too. However, I think I can break it, but I have to drive myself more to workout. I have an 11.5 mile hike this weekend, with something like an 1100 ft elevation gain. That is going to hurt, because I'm sore from yesterday with the trainer, but I still need to keep it moving.

I tend to let up on myself when I am sore, and that is when my trainer says I should keep up the cardio. So, tonight, Naproxen for the wrist tendinitis, and other achy parts, and then Hip Hop Abs (this video is fun to me). I may try to get myself to walk during my lunch hour too.

I woke up with nausea this morning, I'm feeling a little better, but I am going to have to force myself to eat if I want to be ready for Saturday.

I haven't dropped a size in a few months, but I did throw out all of my too large clothing (gave it to Salvation Army). When I'm changing sizes a lot, I shop at Salvation Army/Goodwill/Deseret Industries. I just don't see the point in buying expensive brand new clothes when I will have to replace them in a short time period. Plus, lucky me, people give expensive, perfectly good, brand name clothing away to thrift stores all the time!

Don't forget to do some stretching.......morning and night. That'll help too!

I get migraines pretty frequently; as a result, I get nausea more than the average person. I picked up some anti-nausea ginger gum (gum, not chews) and was relieved when it worked.....and pretty quickly too.

Novelafemme · 04-05-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinker

Ha! And it looks like I was right there beside you in the white t-shirt!!!!!

That video had me rolling

I am always the one dancing in the wrong direction and raising the wrong limb. I love it!!

JoSchmooze · 04-05-2012, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

What is Zumba - YouTube

ok, check out the cute little lady in the back with the florescent green t-shirt on. that will TOTALLY be me!

I would be right next to you, making remarks
so that you would be losing your step!!
I have trouble with any kind of organized class..
Jest me - I like to suffer alone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medusa

I'll make a confession.

<snip>

The online program is self-driven and pretty insular but I actually love that. It has helped me to learn accountability to myself.

At the end of the day, that's what it is all
about - personal accountability...
No one sat there and shoved food in my mouth
and no one else is going to take the time and the
energy to make the behaviour modifications.
And that's also part of it - behaviour modification.
I went to the grocery yesterday and stood there,
spending time looking at nutrition info and almost
throwing items back on the shelf.
Just my two cents worth....

Everybody have a great day and a productive weekend!
I will be at the gym later today because I have blown it
off for 3 days, pleading work issues....not today!

04-04-2012, 01:16 PM	#2
Medusa Mentally Delicious How Do You Identify?: Queer High Femme, thank you very much Preferred Pronoun?: Mme. Relationship Status: Married to JD. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,995 Thanked 42,684 Times in 7,831 Posts Rep Power: 10000026	I'll make a confession. I have done WW online for a year now and LOVE it but about 2 months ago, I thought it would be a good idea to go to the in person WW meetings that are available here at work. They do 12-week sessions with a leader who lost about 100 pounds. The leader herself was fabulous but in all honesty, I quit going to the in person meetings after about 5 weeks because there were an overwhelming number of women in the group who were eaten up with fat shame and it was so triggery that I had to stop going. I think if you find a good group that it can work! The triggery part itself wasnt that bad but I was super frustrated hearing things like "I need to lose 20 pounds or my husband won't have sex with me again!" or "I don't want to be one of those beached whale women in my bathing suit". I would check a lot of the comments and try to offer up suggestions for being more positive as did one other woman in the class (who also quit going for the same reason) but it was just a hinderance to my process. The online program is self-driven and pretty insular but I actually love that. It has helped me to learn accountability to myself. __________________ . . . Buy ButchFemmePlanet Merch Here: https://teespring.com/stores/butchfemmeplanetcom-merch

04-04-2012, 02:59 PM	#4
starryeyes Senior Member How Do You Identify?: a round peg in a square hole Preferred Pronoun?: Guess... Relationship Status: Seat taken Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 2,491 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,199 Thanked 10,050 Times in 2,076 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Agree! I stopped going to the meeting, and only weigh in. I had a leader who was terrible, and did not even celebrate my 50lb charm. Every time I had an accomplishment, or an idea she always shot me down. I also agree with the fat shame as well. It wasn't a fit for me. The weigh in girls have asked me to try different meetings, but I have been doing WW since 2010 so I know the program inside and out. I know what to do, I could give a dang workshop on altering food to lessen points and how to stay on track, but I just lose my motivation. I am still down 50 lbs and I have kept it off for 2 years. I did go on an intense hike this afternoon ad tracked all my foodage so far, yay! UOTE=Medusa;558788]I'll make a confession. I have done WW online for a year now and LOVE it but about 2 months ago, I thought it would be a good idea to go to the in person WW meetings that are available here at work. They do 12-week sessions with a leader who lost about 100 pounds. The leader herself was fabulous but in all honesty, I quit going to the in person meetings after about 5 weeks because there were an overwhelming number of women in the group who were eaten up with fat shame and it was so triggery that I had to stop going. I think if you find a good group that it can work! The triggery part itself wasnt that bad but I was super frustrated hearing things like "I need to lose 20 pounds or my husband won't have sex with me again!" or "I don't want to be one of those beached whale women in my bathing suit". I would check a lot of the comments and try to offer up suggestions for being more positive as did one other woman in the class (who also quit going for the same reason) but it was just a hinderance to my process. The online program is self-driven and pretty insular but I actually love that. It has helped me to learn accountability to myself. [/QUOTE] __________________ "It's ok to make mistakes. It's ok to fall down. Get up! Look sickening....and make them eat it!" - Latrice Royale Starry

04-04-2012, 04:21 PM	#5
foxyshaman Member How Do You Identify?: spiritually minded dirt dog Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada Posts: 898 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 2,592 Times in 663 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I don't usually stay for the meetings. I have not run into what Starryeyes and Medusa have, so I cannot comment on that. It may be more like that for weekend meetings, but I go over my lunch hour. Starryeyes congrats on keeping the 50 off. That, I believe, in and of itself, is a huge milestone. I have not been celebrated for my weight loss either. I have no barbells, no stickies... nada. Like nada. But, it is psychological for me to have someone weigh me, look me in the eye, and physically write down my weight. It makes me accountable to me. I admire you ladies who do it online. That would be as inefficient as me saying I would exercise at home... yeah like that would ever happen!! I can hide quite easily, so for me it really is having a witness. This is my second kick at WW and it stuck this time. Any weight loss program I have ever tried to follow on my own, has failed. I just don't have the discipline you guys are demonstrating. Sigh.... __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Muriel Strode

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Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,631 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,498 Thanked 107,925 Times in 25,666 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	For those who have never done Zumba, I highly recommend it. I took it at my local Y in WA and I loved it. Half the class was on a different rhythm than the other and we were all giggling and sweating nearly the whole time (once the initial shyness wore off for the newer folks). It's super fun and you work hard and the hour just flies by. My class was muuuuuuch better than the one posted. Just sayin'. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

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Scorp Italian Stallion How Do You Identify?: DNA Usually... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In a van, down by the river.. Posts: 2,702 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,557 Thanked 4,714 Times in 1,263 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Howdy Folks... All I know is since starting WW (a month ago yesterday), I've had this sick to my stomach feeling, no matter if I eat or not. And yes, I'm eating what I should be. The only way I can explain it is it feels like when you take meds on an empty stomach. That horrible empty nausea feeling...I'm so uncomfortable, but still sticking to the diet. It sucks, but I'm still determined to lose these lbs... Ok, the bad thing....I'm smoking again...a lot...I know, I know...but....I need some other bad vice...

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Scuba Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Flying Solo Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 2,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,749 Thanked 8,047 Times in 1,618 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Trying to get back on track with food. I don't do WW or any other food plan so I have to really be diligent in choosing the right stuff. Lately, it's been tough for sure. I think I've hit that weight loss plateau where I've just leveled off for the time being. Hasn't been much I can do even while working out and watching calories...oh well. __________________ https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-X...etuwo1_500.jpg ~~Bob Richardson~~

04-05-2012, 09:50 AM	#14
Hollylane Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: . Posts: 11,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,694 Thanked 26,362 Times in 5,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	I am plateauing right now too. However, I think I can break it, but I have to drive myself more to workout. I have an 11.5 mile hike this weekend, with something like an 1100 ft elevation gain. That is going to hurt, because I'm sore from yesterday with the trainer, but I still need to keep it moving. I tend to let up on myself when I am sore, and that is when my trainer says I should keep up the cardio. So, tonight, Naproxen for the wrist tendinitis, and other achy parts, and then Hip Hop Abs (this video is fun to me). I may try to get myself to walk during my lunch hour too. I woke up with nausea this morning, I'm feeling a little better, but I am going to have to force myself to eat if I want to be ready for Saturday. I haven't dropped a size in a few months, but I did throw out all of my too large clothing (gave it to Salvation Army). When I'm changing sizes a lot, I shop at Salvation Army/Goodwill/Deseret Industries. I just don't see the point in buying expensive brand new clothes when I will have to replace them in a short time period. Plus, lucky me, people give expensive, perfectly good, brand name clothing away to thrift stores all the time!