https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 08:49:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/4#post-274202 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:14:28 +0000 Lisa 274202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, oh, count me in! I would love to loose the 15lbs that has crept up in the past year or so. I definetly need to work on the eating habits, I developed quite a sweet tooth and love of lattes. I also switched to a desk job with a short lunch which means no time to walk on lunch during the day. I have kept up my 5 day a week commitment for many years, but my routine's have gotten pretty lazy, I am more going through the motions than working out hard when at the gym. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/4#post-274059 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:48:44 +0000 medusa 274059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, looks like a lot more people have joined! I'm adding to the list Dottie, Michelle, Carole, Anne, Sarah, Joy, Kyle, Suzy Cue, An, and Fathenry. Welcome everyone!</p> <p>Michelle - of course you are welcome. Please don't worry about being a downer, sometimes we all get discouraged and it can really help to talk about it.</p> <p>Katiepea, I sympathize about being surrounded by sweets this time of year! It can be tricky. But please don't be too hard on yourself, OK? I think we need to be careful about using moral language to describe food choices, because it can become really judgmental. Rather than saying you're naughty or bad, I'd say you made a choice that doesn't reflect your goals and where you're trying to go. And eating 5 truffles isn't the end of the world. </p> <p>It's the first week of January and we are officially started: This week's check-in thread is here: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-13" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....heck-in-13</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/4#post-274051 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:36:06 +0000 Katiepea 274051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, now I am writing this because I need someone here togive me a slap on the wrist(gentle please) and tell me to *stop* eating all the yummy treats that are somehow finding their way into my house. Case in point - Not one, but TWO boxes of truffles arrived today and have somehow made themselves at home in my pantry. (Not from me, mind you - I'm not THAT naughty!) </p> <p>How do I know I have reached *that* point of over-excess, you ask? Because my gorgeous hubby just said "Katie, honey. Put down the truffle. It doesn't love you. Don't undo all your hard work. Please, just...... Put. It. Down." after I somehow managed to mindlessly eat my *5th* one in a row. Seriously. Oh, I have been such a bad girl. Eeeeeek! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/4#post-273914 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:29:13 +0000 LeahJanes 273914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My grandma gave the most effective weight loss tip. She recently lost about 15kg that had crept up on her over the years. I asked her what she did and she said "I bought smaller plates". When I moved, I made a point of buying the dinner set with the smaller dinner plates and that has really helped with my portion control. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-273905 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:15:33 +0000 Tricia 273905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I started back running this week - did my usual 3-mile route today and Friday. I had taken two weeks off, and I felt it! Oof!</p> <p>I also took a week off from Weight Watchers last week and started again on Friday. I was surprised to see that I only gained about half a pound in that week - while I wasn't counting points, I did keep in mind the things I'd learned on WW. It was good to see that, since I'm close to goal and would like to not have to obsessively count points forever.</p> <p>For those of you thinking of joining or re-joining WW, I can't recommend it highly enough. I joined in September, so I've done both the previous system and the new one; I liked the old one but like the new one even more. I always ate pretty healthfully - lots of vegetables, grains, etc, and I don't care much for sweets or chips - but my problem was portion control. I feel like WW has re-taught me how to keep portions in check without feeling deprived, and I love that nothing is outright forbidden. I would never last on an Atkins or South Beach type diet, but on WW I can have a glass of wine, I can splurge on pizza, etc - as long as I count it. I've lost almost 25 pounds since September and it's felt almost effortless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-273891 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:52:40 +0000 Mellllls 273891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>theresa, i have serious sleep issues as well. i go to bed much earlier than my husband, wake up much later and it's still not enough...not sure what to do about it. </p> <p>i went away for the weekend so was off the diet/exercise regime but i don't think i was out of control. game on tomorrow morning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-273887 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:38:37 +0000 Kim 273887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fathenry, I read a good tip about motivating yourself to get to the gym. They said pack your gym bag in the morning, put your house keys in it, and drop it off a the gym (into your locker) on your way *to* work. That way you *have* go to to gym to pick up your keys, and you know, once you are there...</p> <p>I thought it was brilliant! (I work at home however, so it doesn't work for me. I just go a couple of nights a week to get out of the house! LOL) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-273870 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:43:17 +0000 anne 273870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been meaning to get back to this thread to correct what may have been an impression I made that you *should* get some sort of instruction if you want to do swimming. I wouldn't want an inability to get that to stop anyone from swimming.<br /> In fact as far as calorie burning goes, I think I heard that you use more swimming with inefficient technique!</p> <p>If you can afford it however, a little instruction can be helpful (espeially if it is going to be your main form of exercise). Swimming is a sport where technique can make a big difference, more so than in other forms of exercise. I swam as a teenager and the grounding I got then means that I can contemplate a race like the 3.6km with not much more than a month of training. In fact, if I just wanted to "finish" I could get by with less.</p> <p>Our leisure centre has swimfit classes where you can go along casually for $3:50 (in addition to pool entry). They do laps (I imagine there is quite a group there) and there is someone who would give you some feedback. If you mostly swam by yourself, but joined a class like that once a month, and each time got one tip on how to improve, you would get better over time. But of course that is just what we have available, and everyone's areas are different.</p> <p>Leah don't be too jealous. While I said I was aiming for 6km - I actually only did the one I mentioned! (1:75) No creche open last week so although I went to the pool (my eldest is doing vacations swimming lessons) I spent all my time in the water with my toddler.</p> <p>Theresa and An I am SO with you on the sleep thing. My youngest wakes me up between 5 and 6am and so of course I should go to bed by about 10 but that would be a really early night for me! Sometimes I am so tired I fall asleep after breakfast.</p> <p>DH is an extreme night owl. I got him to commit to an 11:30 bedtime (or else he would be up later) Sun-thurs but the tendency is that I stay up with him! (but he sleeps until 8:30)<br /> I also tend to leave lots of tasks til after the girls are in bed and that can take til 9pm! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-273626 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:12:57 +0000 fathenry 273626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm hesitant to join because I don't have much time to participate in the forums since I started a new job six months ago. However I really need to lose 10 lbs and would appreciate the motivation. I miss the half of my wardrobe that I can no longer wear! My goal is simple: just pack my workout bag every day and put it in my car. Hopefully that will help me make it to the gym after a long day at the office! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-273624 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 09:46:54 +0000 An 273624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Count me in too please! I've been well above my ideal weight since I had my baby 14 months ago and I think I have actually put on a bit more over the last couple of months since I have cut back on breastfeeding. I'm really frustrated at myself, I feel uncomfortable about myself and yet I continue to make really poor food choices. I know I feel so much better when I eat healthily and exercise. And I can totally relate to the sleep issue Theresa. I have been going to bed at 11 or 12pm and really struggle when the kids wake up at 6:30am! Then I feel lethatgic and tired during the day and make poor food choices and it's a downward spiral (not to mention getting grumpy more easily!). So I would like to lose about 12kg all up but my 1st goal will be 5kg. I am also going to do the couch to 5k running program. I started this a couple of months ago and I was really enjoying it but I dropped it when my husband was away for work and unfortunately didn't restart. So my plan is to run 3 x week and do 1-2 pilates sessions. Can't wait to get started now!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-273590 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 04:40:19 +0000 LeahJanes 273590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope, I sleep like a log for 7 hours every night. Sleeping well is relatively new development for me and I love it. Better sleep is another reason why exercising regularly is great.</p> <p>Good luck with your new sleep patterns Theresa! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-273587 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 04:32:37 +0000 Theresa 273587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oooh another thing I NEED to work on... healthy sleeping habits!</p> <p>I was really good for 3/4 of last year - to bed by 9.30pm and up between 6.30-7am. But the last quarter I just started having later and later nights, and now, its been after 11pm for a few weeks, which has meant I am struggling to get out of bed in the morning and an VERY tired during the day... which leads to me making poorer food choices and not wanting to do anything... I've always needed a bit more sleep than most (ever since I had my first bout of glandular fever at age 12 actually), and I've worked out that 9-10 hours is ideal for me - any less and it has a big impact :(</p> <p>So, as of tonight, I'm back to being in bed by 9.30pm - seeing as its school hols though, I'm going to make my wake up time 7.30am.</p> <p>Anyone else have sleep issues they want to work on? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-273328 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:59:38 +0000 JayS 273328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like to join in for exercise purposes. I lost 67 lbs 2 years ago. Last year was spent learning how to maintain the loss. I think I have that part under control. For exercise, I walk 3 miles 5 days a week. I need to add weight training to the mix. The weight loss left me with untoned upper arms. I really need to do something about it this year. My commitment will be to record my strength workouts on fitday.com. That really helped with the weight loss and hopefully it will do the same for weight training.<br /> Good luck everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-273294 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:22:22 +0000 LeahJanes 273294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Theresa - it's so true.</p> <p>Now that eating properly is a habit, a lot of the old junky favourites (fried chicken anyone) make my stomach turn. I start feeling odd if I don't eat something green and crunchy with every meal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-273286 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:09:34 +0000 crazyone 273286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still don't have a concrete plan, but today I'm going to take an uber long walk--to the mall It's about 2.5 miles each way. I'm going to return a jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-273226 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 13:03:17 +0000 Theresa 273226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I forgot to say...</p> <p>I've been seeing ads for the next season of Biggest Loser in Aus, and they are showing bits of it where the trainers have to go and live with their contestant family for a week and eat the families usual food...</p> <p>It shows all the trainers being really lethargic, unwell, dehydrated, having headaches...</p> <p>Every time I've seen the ads it reminds me that once our bodies get used to being fit and eating well, its remarkable the difference the horrible food makes.</p> <p>It makes me want to be at that point... the point where my normal diet and routine is so well ingrained and healthy that I don't even want to eat all the junk food I currently do...</p> <p>Anyway, just wanted to share those ramblings LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-273225 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 12:59:20 +0000 Theresa 273225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, its Saturday night here in Aus, so Week 1 is creeping up!</p> <p>I had a HUGE New Years breakfast at the resort we stayed at last night and think its just been one big meal too many! I've felt really sluggish and lazy all day.</p> <p>Tomorrow's plan is to clean the fridge out for good, ready to start fresh on Monday.</p> <p>Swimming - I sort of taught myself to swim when I was about 20, so add me to the list that are not so good at it We only have 1 pool here, and the admission fee alone to the pool means I could only do it once a week - and it would have to be after school goes back as I don't have babysitters - and whilst there are beginner adult lessons, they are way outside my budget.</p> <p>Running, swimming and cycling are the 3 things I'd like to eventually be able to do (a triathlon one day? LOL)... but for now, I'm focusing on getting healthier, fitter and stronger. And I'm really enjoying the yoga on the Wii because I find it quite a work out (for me!), but I LOVE the stretching.</p> <p>I think a weekly thread will be best too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-272938 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:46:37 +0000 Lynne 272938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Medusa, can I suggest we start a new thread each week, much like the SYCers did? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-272931 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:42:03 +0000 Kyle 272931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have battled my weight for 30+ years, finally stabilizing in a good 10-pound range for the past decade. Right now I am at the low end of that range, which is where I prefer to stay, and that requires vigilance so the pounds don't sneak up on me. This group is one more tool I can use to help me (and hopefully others) and I will gladly participate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-272857 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:09:10 +0000 Anonymous 272857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it isn't too late I'd like to join, not for weight loss but to change my exercise plan a bit. After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes I've lost about 35-40 pounds and kept it off just by watching carbs and exercising 35-40 minutes a day. I'd rather not lose more weight, but it will level out where it needs to be. I need to start exercising at least 20 minutes first thing in the morning for the blood sugar and am not a morning person.<br /> I'd like encouragement to exercise early every day and remember that at least half to 3/4 of each meal needs to be low carb veggies. That means more greens. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-272845 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:16:36 +0000 sarah 272845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please count me in. Once again, I've managed to gain about 5 pounds over the holidays, and need to get rid of them before summer.</p> <p>And at the end of last summer I (stupidly) purchased a bikini (on sale), thinking that if I'm ever going to be able to wear one, age 46 will have to be the year... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-272838 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:07:51 +0000 LeahJanes 272838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For all those looking to improve their stroke - go on youtube and search for swimming stroke instruction. It's not as good as in-person stroke correction, but it's pretty useful. You'll find you swim faster and smoother with a decent stroke.</p> <p>Anne - I'm envious of your swim ability, I'm only managing 3km or so every week. Soon I'll start back up doing ocean swim clinics twice a week. The cold dark water really takes some getting used to after the nice bright clean pool.</p> <p>If I weigh myself too regularly I get a bit obsessed with the scale. Measuring my waist is a better option for me. Probably healthier too as the belly fat is the dangerous fat.</p> <p>I'm having a cheat meal tonight - some foodie friends have invited me to a New Years Eve dinner where they cook all the fancy dishes they've been putting off all year. My contribution is going to be a coffee crusted chateaubriand steak, served with a bitter chocolate and rosemary sauce. Should be a spectacular meal. I'm also bringing a salad, much to the disdain of the other chefs! I might skip the foie gras that will be on offer though....that stuff is calorie bomb incarnate.</p> <p>So now I am going to trot off to the gym to offset at least some of the calories I will consume tonight! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-272787 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:41:56 +0000 chewyspaghetti 272787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari- I am a horrible swimmer, but I was going to see if maybe I can get a single personal training session at the gym to work on technique (or else just flail miserably on my own). I figure that even if I start out doggy paddling it's better than nothing. plus- there are guides to any and everything free on the internet.<br /> Oh and I highly suggest that you get a scale. I weight myself daily, and I credit that hugely for my ability to keep the weight off so far. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-272772 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:32:39 +0000 Kari 272772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crazyone, good suggestion. I just scoured the internet looking for facilities that offer this. It looks like the local Y locations offer adult swim classes at varying levels; unfortunately for me, you still have to be a facility member in order to register on top of the fees. I really don't want to add any additional membership fees beyond my gym and WW, which I've already planned for.</p> <p>I think I'll just content myself with my mediocre swim technique and get a kickboard - it's going to be a LOT cheaper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-272746 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:53:58 +0000 crazyone 272746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, is there a local community center? or a YMCA? Those should offer swimming classes at a fairly low rate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-272745 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:50:47 +0000 Lynne 272745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, according to my online WW record, I haven't eaten a single thing for several months now! Of course, IRL its somewhat different :(. I do like the points system, because the emphasis is on nutritional quality rather than calories. My challenge is not to obsess about food when I am recording my eating.....</p> <p>FWIW, I do find meetings very motivating, even though I don't understand a word because there aren't English classes here -there's something about the comaraderie that works for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-272741 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:45:59 +0000 Kari 272741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RE: swimming, I just checked and my gym/pool only offers either kids' swimming lessons, or adult masters swim (advanced/experienced.) Unfortunately there aren't any lower level adult swimming lessons available. I can't really afford anything that isn't available through the gym, though I wish it were a possibility.</p> <p>BUT I did get a head start on my goals and did an hour of mixed cardio at the gym last night.</p> <p>Anne, I hear you about getting up early. It's tough, and I can't imagine doing so when waking up with small children.<br /> I actually wake up at 5:15 normally to make it to work on time (I start early), so although I'd love to work out in the morning it just isn't feasible. Fortunately the gym is two blocks away from work so I can make it there afterwards or during my lunch break if need be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-272736 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:32:23 +0000 anne 272736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>well I meant to join this thread earlier, but now, having just come home from a NYE party having eaten the biggest meal for maybe a year, I definitely need to!<br /> I have about 1-2 pounds of Christmas weight to lose, and would like to lose another 1-3 on top of that.</p> <p>I am also a swimmer - well at least in jan every year. I am gearing up for a 3.6km swim in about 5 weeks and haven't trained much. I am trying to average 6km a week until then - did 1.75 today.<br /> I also want to get back into running and do a 5km the same weekend so am aiming for 2 runs a week.<br /> I told myself that I had to get up and exercise every morning at 6am until the Xmas weight came off but I am getting soo tired! Also my kids are often up anyway, so I try to walk/run with them but inevitably it isn't as good a workout.</p> <p>I join in with the swimming recommendations, and add to them that if you haven't swam much some investment in stroke improvement lessons or squad coaching, if you can afford it, can make a real positive difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-272707 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:14:56 +0000 Mellllls 272707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i have family members on weight watchers as well. the new points systems is takes a bit of getting used to; you might benefit from going to one meeting just to get a good handle on it, even if you don't want to make a weekly thing out of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interest-in-a-weight-loss-support-group-for-the-new-year/page/3#post-272650 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:56:29 +0000 Kari 272650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting, LB. To be honest, I haven't really investigated how the new points system differs from the old system that I'm used to. It will be interesting to compare. </p>