How many of us here at EF are currently on a weight loss journey? What are your goals?

Contributor: lexical lexical
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Originally posted by tigertiger
there really should be an "i would never try to lose weight because it's really unhealthy and usually pointless" option on the poll
Please tell me more about your opinion. How is weight loss unhealthy and pointless?
05/14/2012
Contributor: LoveBug721 LoveBug721
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Originally posted by lexical
I'm currently working on becoming fit and healthy. Christmas 2011 I weighed almost 260lbs. After five months, I'm down to 230. My end goal is 160. What are your goals? What motivates you? Are you feeling discouraged? How about a ... more
I'm a size 20-22 I want to be a 12. I weigh 228 and want to weigh 135.
05/14/2012
Contributor: hyacinthgirl hyacinthgirl
I'm trying to get healthy. Whether that means weighing a lot less or a little less or roughly the same doesn't matter. I just want to be able to fit into my leather pants again.

I'm not sure what I weigh and I don't own a scale. I go completely by how things fit, and I ignore the BMI. I'm a big woman, and I'm always going to be big. Big just doesn't have to mean fat.
05/16/2012
Contributor: Mistress Sassy Mistress Sassy
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Originally posted by lexical
Mistressdead, you are so right! Those Europeans really know how to eat. Their food is delicious, but still healthy. I don't know how we missed out on that development here in the US...It's so unfortunate. I spent a month in Spain in high ... more
They most certainly do! The food is way different from here, even the simple things like ketchup, salad dressing, soda, candy, etc. Everything tasted a lot different when I came back from the Netherlands to the US and tried eating what I normally did! I think I was sick for weeks having to eat foods that I loved. I still miss some of the foods they have over there and am contemplating bribing a friend to bring a suitcase full of things when he comes to visit, but we'll see on that!

And yeah, there are some places in the US you can find certain speciality foods that they have over in Europe. I just recently found out a store here is now selling a Dutch treat called "Speculoos" which is basically cookie "butter", or rather cookies crushed up into a spreadable paste.. like Nutella! Trader Joes sells it, but that's way expensive. I think the US needs to take a look at what Europe is doing and try to fix some of the problems food wise.
05/16/2012
Contributor: Allison.Wilder Allison.Wilder
I'll share. I have lost 60 pounds already, but still have about 100 to go to be at a really healthy, fit weight!
05/17/2012
Contributor: sweetpea12 sweetpea12
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Originally posted by lexical
I'm currently working on becoming fit and healthy. Christmas 2011 I weighed almost 260lbs. After five months, I'm down to 230. My end goal is 160. What are your goals? What motivates you? Are you feeling discouraged? How about a ... more
Well last year I lost 30 pounds in six months. But then I gained it all back in like 2 months. I am at my biggest weight ever, and I want to start dieting again. But this time I'm not going to change my diet I'm only going to exercise
05/28/2012
Contributor: Allison.Wilder Allison.Wilder
I'm struggling this summer. I need to get my ass in gear.
05/29/2012
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
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Originally posted by lexical
I'm currently working on becoming fit and healthy. Christmas 2011 I weighed almost 260lbs. After five months, I'm down to 230. My end goal is 160. What are your goals? What motivates you? Are you feeling discouraged? How about a ... more
I recently went to the Doctor and got a massive wake up call...I am heavier than I have ever been and my body is fighting back with all the ferocity it can muster. I MUST lose at least 25 pounds or I face serious health issues even though I am not even considered obese. So I finally gave in and began some small steps toward a healthier lifestyle. I simply refuse to be the cause of catastrophic health issues when they are entirely avoidable.

I hope to be one of the people who have met their goals in the future and I have to say I really admire people who maintain a healthy body. That is so sexy to me!
05/29/2012
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
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Originally posted by lexical
Chilipepper, it's almost like I wrote this post! I'm insulin resistant and the main motivation for my weight loss is not feeling tired anymore and avoiding diabetes, which runs in my family. I'm also going in 20 lb increments, seeing ... more
I should have read the posts before answering! This is exactly the reason I am facing my own wake up call. My doctor and therapist as well as my guys are really working to help me to get a better frame of mind and work through the fatigue and pain. I have amazing friends who are practically begging me to come with them walking and such...just have to fight my inner demons and get moving.
05/29/2012
Contributor: Mistress Dragon Mistress Dragon
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
I should have read the posts before answering! This is exactly the reason I am facing my own wake up call. My doctor and therapist as well as my guys are really working to help me to get a better frame of mind and work through the fatigue and pain. I ... more
I know what you mean Airen I need to work on my weight as well and have a good friend asking me to walk and I just do not seem to have the want to do so. My husband tells me he loves me no matter what as long as I am happy. Well I'm not happy with how big I have gotten in the last few years. I am going to work to make the rest of this year to get in shape or in better shape and to help my friends do the same.
Now to just push myself to move move move.
05/29/2012
Contributor: J5ive J5ive
I weighed 267 and after 3 months I now weigh 245.I'am trying to get down to 200
05/29/2012
Contributor: Sex Positivity Sex Positivity
I'm not trying to lose weight - I'm trying to get healthier. I'm just watching my portions and getting off of my ass more often. Naturally, my body will change because I have excess fat, but I just want to be healthy. I don't think the goal of "lose weight" is healthy.
05/29/2012
Contributor: lexical lexical
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Originally posted by Sex Positivity
I'm not trying to lose weight - I'm trying to get healthier. I'm just watching my portions and getting off of my ass more often. Naturally, my body will change because I have excess fat, but I just want to be healthy. I don't think ... more
In a way, I agree. I rarely say, "I'm working on losing weight", because I prefer to say, "I'm working on getting healthy." But the fact of the matter for me is that losing weight IS the thing that will make me healthy. It's the source of ALL of my health problems. So, in a way...I also disagree. LOL

My journey is currently on hold because I need to get back on track with treating my current health problems. I am spinning my wheels because my hormone levels are all wacky and it's not allowing me to lose any more weight. I've been going up and down the same five lbs for a month now. I need to get back on my medicine, which helps my body to be more efficient. Unfortunately, that can't happen until I get to the doctor at the beginning of June...*sigh* For now, I'm just trying to not gain any weight back!
05/29/2012
Contributor: Jaimes Jaimes
So many kudos and words of encouragement to you guys!!

I switched from an entirely active job as a full time photographer to a desk job here, and my waistline noticed. I am trying to now think of my weight in terms of not pounds, but dress size, and I am trying to make a difference through muscle, instead of just diet, which I've done in the past. I decided I'd rather have a more fit body than a skinny body, because my shape just isn't going to look right rail thin. I look better when I'm stronger. Plus, using exercise makes it harder for me to bounce back into old habits than if I just change the way I eat. I've never been one for cardio, but once I started lifting weights, I got hooked.

I still have about 1.5 sizes to go before I reach my goal of awesome, but the process is still making me happy. I feel better, I walk taller, I have more energy, and I'm allowing myself to still have freedom in the kitchen. I'm a pretty healthy cook, but it's nice to be able to splurge on a heavy pasta dish without a ton of guilt when I button my pants the next day.
05/29/2012
Contributor: Chilipepper Chilipepper
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Originally posted by lexical
In a way, I agree. I rarely say, "I'm working on losing weight", because I prefer to say, "I'm working on getting healthy." But the fact of the matter for me is that losing weight IS the thing that will make me healthy. ... more
I know what you mean. Other people are thinking "vanity pounds" while we're thinking "four toddlers" or "one petite woman" worth of excess fat.
05/29/2012
Contributor: SimpleHedonist SimpleHedonist
My weight tends to fluctuate a lot and has gotten to the higher side of what I like to see, so I am working on losing a few lb's right now. My ideal weight (according to ME)is down about 15 pounds from where I am right now. That ideal weight is not "skinny", but what feels the most healthy to me.
05/29/2012
Contributor: Kitten has left the site Kitten has left the site
I'm 275 (last I checked) and I know I need to lose weight. My weight that I'm supposed to be is 170, but due to my height, I'll look like a skeleton that has skin on it. I just want to be 190-200.
Hopefully I can reach 250 before the year is up!
05/29/2012
Contributor: unfulfilled unfulfilled
I'm at a pretty idea weight, but I want to tone up areas.
05/29/2012
Contributor: Hallmar82 Hallmar82
Being in good shape and good health definitely have their benefits in the bedroom. I'm trying to lose about 10-20 lbs.
05/29/2012
Contributor: Apirka Apirka
I'm currently about 260-270 and a size 20-22. I've always been a bit heavier since an adolescent, though my body type is more muscular and I am rather proportionate (no one has ever been able to guess my true weight just by looking at me and they're usually off by a good 50 pounds). I've always been kinda happy with my body and rather healthy, but several years ago I lost my job and gained quite a bit of weight to where I'm at now. Because I'm sitting at home and only caring for my cousin's daughter, I don't get nearly as much exercise as I used to and I don't feel healthy at all (I've always felt much younger - and always looked much younger - than I actually am... but I feel my age is catching up to me now).

I don't want to be stick thin, and frankly, going too low (like 125 or so that charts and such say would be healthy for my height at 5'5") is WAY too skinny for my body type. However, I would love to be under 200 pounds. 160 would be heaven. I keep meaning to exercise more, but sometimes I'm just too lazy to do it. An online friend had weightloss surgery and she now weighs less than I do. I am very proud of her and was hoping that her success would make me jealous and motivate me to work out more... but it hasn't. Haha.

Here's hoping that we all have the motivation and willpower to reach our goals (whether in losing or gaining)!
05/29/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
I voted on behalf of my partner. He wants to lose somewhere around 40 lbs. I am working on toning up and just getting healthier all around. My cardio is terrible. It's nice that my partner and I can work out together and help each other out even though our goals are different.
05/29/2012
Contributor: Squeaky Squeaky
I've lost 40 pounds over 8 months now. I'm dealing with PCOS, so I have to avoid any carbs. Takes a long time! I wasn't horribly overweight, but I wasn't feeling myself. I feel pretty good now. I even fit into my lingerie better

edit: forgot to say my goal was 135-140, currently sitting at 148
05/29/2012
Contributor: BG529 BG529
I have honestly gave up. But my SO likes me like this sooo it's really not that bad i guess.
05/29/2012
Contributor: All His All His
I had never had a problem with my weight until I hit about 19 then I gained and then I got pregnant and never lost the baby weight. Ive now been ordered to lose weight and as quickly as I can and still be healthy about it due to medical concerns so now I am working on losing 50lbs first then probably setting another goal
05/29/2012
Contributor: RomanticGoth RomanticGoth
I'm trying to lose weight that I've packed on from some medication I was taking. It's been about a year now and I've been yo-yoing because of my health. I'm really trying hard to get back to 165-170lbs. I'm at 195 now. I started at 230.
05/29/2012
Contributor: Ilovelingerie Ilovelingerie
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Originally posted by lexical
I'm currently working on becoming fit and healthy. Christmas 2011 I weighed almost 260lbs. After five months, I'm down to 230. My end goal is 160. What are your goals? What motivates you? Are you feeling discouraged? How about a ... more
I’m not looking to loose any weight.
05/30/2012
Contributor: sexystuffeve sexystuffeve
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Originally posted by lexical
I'm currently working on becoming fit and healthy. Christmas 2011 I weighed almost 260lbs. After five months, I'm down to 230. My end goal is 160. What are your goals? What motivates you? Are you feeling discouraged? How about a ... more
I’m not on a diet.
05/30/2012
Contributor: Nirelan Nirelan
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Originally posted by ejrbrndps
big time runner that lost 50 lbs. looking for a few more before my wedding
Ugh I wish I could run! lol I get so winded!
05/30/2012
Contributor: Stinkytofu10 Stinkytofu10
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Originally posted by lexical
I'm currently working on becoming fit and healthy. Christmas 2011 I weighed almost 260lbs. After five months, I'm down to 230. My end goal is 160. What are your goals? What motivates you? Are you feeling discouraged? How about a ... more
If I can lose about 5-10lbs, I am happy.
05/30/2012
Contributor: Mamastoys Mamastoys
I have been on weight loss programs off and on for years only to gain at least what I lost off or more!
Hubby has a gastric sleeve done last Nov. and I have done every step of it with him- including the 10 days of liquids...he has lost 84 pounds and I have lost 30 pounds.
I try not to look at it as a weight loss program but as a life style change. We get up each morning at 4:30 am to exercise and then get ready to go to work. We focus on getting proteins in with everything we eat.
We used to grab a snack and not think about it but now we think long and hard about it and make wise choices. Hubby has to stay with this life style and I hope I can stay with him.
I love where I am now but I would be happier if I could lose another 10-15 pounds..
05/30/2012