We Could All Use a Little Help from our Friends...Come Join Us! :)

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi All!

I am starting my weight loss journey again today and thought that I could use some friendly help. It's always easier with a buddy, right?

Please join me for group motivation, advice, diet and exercise tips and also to plain old vent!!! :) Check in daily, weekly, whenever to share your stories with us.

First off, let me tell you my goals:

1. I would like to lose 25 pounds before my next trip to Disney
2. I would like to have a healthier lifestyle
***I am sure this list will grow. I do not want to spend too much time right now since I want to get on the treadmill!!! :)

Thanks for checking out this thread. If there is anything I can do to improve it, please let me know.

I wish all of you the BEST!

[FormrCastMbr]

Well, let me start with what my goals are for the day:

Treadmill for at least 20 minutes

Drink more water (trying for 64 oz)

Cut back on portions a bit

Breakfast was good. Had a cup of coffee with low fat milk, a slice of wheat toast with a smear of peanut butter. I'll have a banana in a little while for snack.

[OKWMom]

Hi Lauren! I'm in.

My goals are:
1. To lose 60 pounds
2. To exercise at least 3 times per week
3. To have more willpower and snack less

Today I plan to get to the gym after work. Breakfast was an apple on the way out the door.

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi Lauren! I'm in.


Yeah! I am so glad you are here!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Aneille]

I'm in!

I started today too.

My goals this week:

1. No snacking!
2. No take out food unless its a salad.
3. Do some sit-ups!
4. Drink water and give up soda.

Weight Goals:
1. Eventually to lose 40 pounds
2. Short-Term 25 pounds by October when I will be travelling to WDW.
3. Really short - term lose 10 pounds as soon as possible!

[LaLaroo78]

I'm in too!

I just started Nutrisystem today!

My goals this week:

1. Eat only what the plan allows no bad snacking!
2. Drink all my water today.
3. Exercise 20 - 30 minutes 5 times a week.
4. Improve my life and my eating habits.


Weight Loss Goals:
1. To lose 100 pounds
2. Short term I would like to lose 20 - 25 lbs by my Aruba vacation in September!

Best of luck to everyone!

:grouphug:

[MA pigletfan]

Hello! I am in too.
I am already a member of the "peeps" on this board but i figure one more thread can't hurt!
My goals: lose 40 lbs to get to my goal weight
Short term:
work out at least 4 times a week ( walking program)
stay within my WW points
drink my H2O!!!!

good luck everyone..thanks for starting this thread! :)

[HERSEY]

Here I am

My goals are to lose 20 lbs by October

this weeks goal is to uncover my easy rider and actually use it for it's intended purpose.

drink more water

take dog for a 20 minute walk a couple of time this week

eat healthier

[TheBeadPirate]

I'm in too ya'll!

Goals:
1. Lose as many pounds as it takes to get to a number 100 lbs lighter than I currently am(that'll prolly be 300 lbs by the time I get there!)

2. Remember to take my Alli at EVERY meal.

3. Get my lazy butt nose out of a Harry Potter and exercise- whether I feel like it or not.

4. Continue "helathy-izing" our menu.


Thanks for the thread Lauren- it's just wrong in every weigh(get it, way hahahah) to be talking diet on the What's for Dinner thread.:sad2:

[FormrCastMbr]

Welcome everyone!!! Thanks for joining me! I am very excited!


Thanks for the thread Lauren- it's just wrong in every weigh(get it, way hahahah) to be talking diet on the What's for Dinner thread.:sad2:

You got that right!!! Did you see what we are having for dinner...fattening manicotti with meatballs and sausage...

moderation right???!!!! ;)

I think I may look into the Alli...I just want to see about my thyroid first.

For those of you who do not know me, I am in the process of finding out what is wrong with my thyroid...fun fun!!!

[MagicalMom]

I'd love to join in. I've lost 19 lbs since May, I need to lose another 30. I truly had no clue I was so overweight, but I'm glad I'm getting it under control before it could get worse.

I don't have a real diet plan. I eat lean cuisine panninis or pizzas for lunch & portion control my dinner. I try to stay around 1200 - 1500 cal. a day. I also try to walk for about an hour a day & do yoga / pilates once a day.

I seem to be losing more inches than pounds, I'm assuming that I am gaining muscle. The numbers don't matter as much as what I see in the mirror anyways. :)

[HERSEY]

I'd love to join in. I've lost 19 lbs since May, I need to lose another 30. I truly had no clue I was so overweight, but I'm glad I'm getting it under control before it could get worse.

I don't have a real diet plan. I eat lean cuisine panninis or pizzas for lunch & portion control my dinner. I try to stay around 1200 - 1500 cal. a day. I also try to walk for about an hour a day & do yoga / pilates once a day.

I seem to be losing more inches than pounds, I'm assuming that I am gaining muscle. The numbers don't matter as much as what I see in the mirror anyways. :)

Congrats on the 19 lbs. I would love to lose inches, feet even.

[OKWMom]

Congrats on the 19 lbs. I would love to lose inches, feet even.

:lmao: :lmao: Me too. Although I could probably stand to lose a yard if I were being completely honest. :lmao: :lmao:

[LuluLovesDisney]

I'm in, too!

1. I would like to lose 40-45 lbs. over all, but I'd really like to lose 10 before my next Disney trip (which is in a month!)

2. Count me in on the losing inches and FEET! :rotfl:

3. I would like to stop eating at night. I get home from work or grad school at 9:30 and I always want to snack. I will have to limit myself to tea, 0 point veggie soup or salad then, since I know having nothing will just make me crave it more!

4. I also want to work out more. I work at a gym so I get at least 2 workouts in a week, but I need to do more. I want to start walking on days I don't work late (Friday, Sat and Sun)

It's nice to meet my other feet dropping friend weight loss helpers!:dance3:

Today:

I had Life cereal and skim milk for breakfast and a piece of fruit for a snack. I will be ordering something for dinner during my class, so I don't want to have too much before then, but I think I will probably heat up a Lean Pocket or make a salad. So far only three cups of water, so I need to have more. :)

[FormrCastMbr]

I'd love to join in. I've lost 19 lbs since May

I seem to be losing more inches than pounds, I'm assuming that I am gaining muscle. The numbers don't matter as much as what I see in the mirror anyways. :)

:thumbsup2 ...Good job on the 19# loss!!! I tend to see inches go off faster too...Thanks for joining us!

Congrats on the 19 lbs. I would love to lose inches, feet even.

Feet here too! :)

:lmao: :lmao: Me too. Although I could probably stand to lose a yard if I were being completely honest. :lmao: :lmao:

You are too funny!

I'm in, too!

I would like to stop eating at night. I get home from work or grad school at 9:30 and I always want to snack. I will have to limit myself to tea, 0 point veggie soup or salad then, since I know having nothing will just make me crave it more!



Hi LuLu, so happy you joined us! I was a big time snacker at night. I pretty much broke the habit but now eat too much during the day...;) . I really like smacking on popcorn, sugar free jello (0 pts) and low fat pudding. Skinny Cow ice cream pops are also good. On a bad night, we'll make PB&Js...no more bad nights for me!!!

Watch, I'm gonna want a late night snack tonight!!!

Hello! I am in too.
I am already a member of the "peeps" on this board but i figure one more thread can't hurt!
good luck everyone..thanks for starting this thread! :)

Welcome!!! I see you found the Whats for Dinner board...I love that one!

I'm in!


Welcome!

I'm in too!

:grouphug:
Welcome!

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I pretty much stayed on track today...so far. I did the treadmill and drank almost all my water. No dinner is usually the bad meal. I'm gonna try real hard to cut back my portions.

Have a great night all!

Thanks again for joining!

[poohluv2u]

:wave2: Thanks for starting this thread, I didn't know where to begin to post here ..I am new to the wish boards. I joined SparkPeople last week, and just prepared myself mentally to get moving on my Healthier Lifestyle. Today I started to exercise and eat better.

My goals are:

1. Move more ... exercise at least 3 times a week and bike or hike for fun :yay:

2. Eat portioned meals at least 3 times a day ( I have a habit of skipping meals and then eating more to make up for it) popcorn::

3. Drink at least 2 quarts of water :drinking:

4. Log in at SparkPeople and get points :surfweb:

5. Post on the boards to encourage others, and myself :goodvibes


I am motivated right now as I want to get in better shape before our trip to Hawaii in September. I want to be ready to hike Diamond Head when we get there.

[TheBeadPirate]

Hi LuLu, so happy you joined us! I was a big time snacker at night. I pretty much broke the habit but now eat too much during the day...;) . I really like smacking on popcorn, sugar free jello (0 pts) and low fat pudding. Skinny Cow ice cream pops are also good. On a bad night, we'll make PB&Js...no more bad nights for me!!!
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I pretty much stayed on track today...so far. I did the treadmill and drank almost all my water. No dinner is usually the bad meal. I'm gonna try real hard to cut back my portions.

Have a great night all!

Thanks again for joining!Lauren- DH found a PB substitue the last time we went to the grocery. Not as good as the real thing, but it's not bad either. It's made with peanut flour? instead of the whole peanut. I'll bring it down tomorrow so I have the name.

And dinner.....load up your normal portions and then put half in a tupperware in the fridge BEFORE you sit down. After you eat (and drink more water) you can go back and get more if you're still really hungry. I also added vegetable broth to my snacks list. I heat up 1/2c in a mug for my evening snack. Fills me up!

[Dizmom0923]

Hi, am I to late to join??? I need to lose about 55lbs. I am not going to Disney until February so I have more than enough time to do this.

[HERSEY]

The more the merrier. I need all the friends and encouragement I can get. As soon as I start using the word Diet, I start cheating.


I did pretty good at lunch I had a fruit salad and a small roll and water. Tonight we had leftover beef sandwiches,snap peas and 1/2 apple.

[MagicalMom]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm so excited to be part of this group. :)

[FormrCastMbr]

Lauren- DH found a PB substitue the last time we went to the grocery.

And dinner.....load up your normal portions and then put half in a tupperware in the fridge BEFORE you sit down. After you eat (and drink more water) you can go back and get more if you're still really hungry. I also added vegetable broth to my snacks list. I heat up 1/2c in a mug for my evening snack. Fills me up!

I would love the PB brand...I am not sure if DH would eat it but I'll try anything! ;)

I like your idea about putting half away before I sit down...problem is...I serve family style which can be a problem...I may stop doing this for a start.

I also like the veggie broth idea...kinda like the weight watchers soup.

Thanks!

Hi, am I to late to join??? I need to lose about 55lbs. I am not going to Disney until February so I have more than enough time to do this.

Never too late...Welcome!

The more the merrier. I need all the friends and encouragement I can get. As soon as I start using the word Diet, I start cheating.

I did pretty good at lunch I had a fruit salad and a small roll and water. Tonight we had leftover beef sandwiches,snap peas and 1/2 apple.

You did really well today! :thumbsup2 :yay:

I did pretty good. Drank the water, did the treadmill for 22 min...didn't eat AS much! :)

Have a great night all!

[OKWMom]

Lori - I like your suggestion about plating 1/2 of what I would normally. It worked well for me tonight - DH ate the other half of the fish although I did eat all of the steamed veggies and probably more couscous than I should have.

I did go to the gym tonight on the way home and I have one more glass of water to drink tonight. So far, I've not eaten any of the cake. In case I was craving something sweet, I bought myself some of those 100 calorie skinny cow chocolate ice cream patties (or whatever you call them).

[LuluLovesDisney]

Thank you, Lauren!

Those are great snacks- I love popcorn, so high in fiber :)! I also like to have fruit out in the basket instead of the fridge, if I see it, I'm more likely to choose it. Any *bad* treats are as hidden as possible. I have a friend who keeps bags of candy in her car, so if she wants a piece she has to go all the way out to the car to get it, she can't keep putting her hand in the bag.

Someone mentioned veggie broth/ww soup - that is a great idea. There are lots of 1 pt/low cal soups you can make, too. I make a hot and sour soup that is like that, very low in cals/pts. and since it's warm, it's filling. I also love cooking spinach or escarole with garlic and then chicken broth. That is delicious! I sometimes add white beans or carrots, sometimes not.

Anything you can make easy to grab is a plus. I love baby carrots and I love to wash a whole bunch of celery and cut it up into sticks and put into a bag so it's easy to grab. I also buy diced frozen onions and peppers to toss into recipes or eggs/egg white omelets. One of my favorite breakfasts is an egg white omelet with bacon bits, onion, pepper and a slice of 2% American cheese!

I hope everyone did well today!

I had cereal with skim milk for breakfast, a nectarine for a snack, a lean pocket for lunch, a slice of pizza (just one, yay!) for dinner, a slice of my raspberry tart for dessert and a peach for bedtime. I want to do more veggies tomorrow.

[MagicalMom]

Good morning everyone!!! Today I am trying something new, increasing my breakfast. I'm hoping that if I start out with a heavier meal I won't get hungry later in the evening. I'm really trying to have no food intake after
7 pm. Hopefullyn this will help.

DH & I are both off today so I think I might drag him out for a walk in a bit. Hope everyone has a great day today!!!!

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning All!

Thanks for all the motivation...:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Thank you, Lauren!
I make a hot and sour soup that is like that, very low in cals/pts. and since it's warm, it's filling.

Anything you can make easy to grab is a plus. I love baby carrots and I love to wash a whole bunch of celery and cut it up into sticks and put into a bag so it's easy to grab. I also buy diced frozen onions and peppers to toss into recipes or eggs/egg white omelets. One of my favorite breakfasts is an egg white omelet with bacon bits, onion, pepper and a slice of 2% American cheese!

I hope everyone did well today!

I had cereal with skim milk for breakfast, a nectarine for a snack, a lean pocket for lunch, a slice of pizza (just one, yay!) for dinner, a slice of my raspberry tart for dessert and a peach for bedtime. I want to do more veggies tomorrow.

Yay for the one slice...that is so hard at times. What I like to do is sautee broccoli and garlic or spinach and plop some right in top of a plain slice.

Is the hot and sour listed on the WFDboard? I love that!

Good morning everyone!!!
DH & I are both off today so I think I might drag him out for a walk in a bit. Hope everyone has a great day today!!!!

Have a great day with hubby!

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I am going to visit my mom today and do some errands and we will grab a bite to eat. I may go on DWLZ dot com to see what restaurants are good.

If you have never been to that website, its really good for WW info.

I will make sure to drink my water. I think I'll take off from treadmill today since my arthritis in my ankles is acting up. I will be busier than norm so that is good.


Have a great day all!

[OKWMom]

I am going to visit my mom today and do some errands and we will grab a bite to eat. I may go on DWLZ dot com to see what restaurants are good.

If you have never been to that website, its really good for WW info.

I will make sure to drink my water. I think I'll take off from treadmill today since my arthritis in my ankles is acting up. I will be busier than norm so that is good.


Thanks for the web site. I've never heard of it and I'm going to check it out today. I hate that your arthritis is bothering you. I hate it when I hurt myself and have to put the gym on hold once I have gotten into the routine. I have no willpower and I takes me forever to get back into it after I am healed.

Good morning everyone. MagicalMom - congrats on the motivation this morning. Good luck getting DH to go with you.

I won't have time for the gym tonight, so I hope I will be able to walk/jog this evening after I have fed everyone. I'm not sure I will have the time, but we'll see. I was running late this morning, so I didn't get any breakfast. I'm drinking plenty of water now so maybe my body won't notice.

[jessi1375]

okay, I am in. It seems like I talk about loosing weight all the time and never do it. I think I am pretty healthy, exercise about 4-5 times a week, spinning, running, eliptical, weights, it is just the eating that is out of control! So I am going to eat better! Smaller portions of better things. I will be at Disney in a couple of months so here is to looking better for The Mouse!

[LaLaroo78]

Good Morning, Everyone!

Sounds like everyone did well yesterday! I am proud to say that I stuck to my plan with no cheating, drank all my water and worked out on the elliptical for 30 minutes!

Today so far so good!

Hope everyone has a great day! Keep up the good work!

~Michele :woohoo:

[FormrCastMbr]

Thanks for the web site. I've never heard of it and I'm going to check it out today. I hate that your arthritis is bothering you. I hate it when I hurt myself and have to put the gym on hold once I have gotten into the routine. I have no willpower and I takes me forever to get back into it after I am healed.

Good morning everyone. MagicalMom - congrats on the motivation this morning. Good luck getting DH to go with you.

I won't have time for the gym tonight, so I hope I will be able to walk/jog this evening after I have fed everyone. I'm not sure I will have the time, but we'll see. I was running late this morning, so I didn't get any breakfast. I'm drinking plenty of water now so maybe my body won't notice.

I really like that website. Dotti started the website when her and her husband wanted to lose weight. It is basically WW...there are many points listed there...I especially love the restaurant section. DWLZ is also mentioned in this months Shape magazine.

No Diet Coke?? ;)

okay, I am in. It seems like I talk about loosing weight all the time and never do it. I think I am pretty healthy, exercise about 4-5 times a week, spinning, running, eliptical, weights, it is just the eating that is out of control! So I am going to eat better! Smaller portions of better things. I will be at Disney in a couple of months so here is to looking better for The Mouse!

Welcome! You are very active...The only time I took a spinning class was when I was preggers with my son (didn't know it yet). I almost died...thats a great workout!

Good Morning, Everyone!

Sounds like everyone did well yesterday! I am proud to say that I stuck to my plan with no cheating, drank all my water and worked out on the elliptical for 30 minutes!

Today so far so good!

Hope everyone has a great day! Keep up the good work!

~Michele :woohoo:

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: Yay!

[MA pigletfan]

Hello everyone!
May i just share a delicious recipe from Weight Watchers. I love Caesar salad and last night i made their 2pt a serving version..and WOW..it was delicious..here is the recipe in case you want it!

(servings2, 2 pts each)
( i actually used more lettuce i think and it stretched it out more)

1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 medium garlic clove(s)
4 cup romaine lettuce
2 average anchovies canned in oil, drained
1 tsp Dijon mustard ( i ommited this , didn't have it)
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp water

1. Combine all ingredients, except lettuce, in a blender or food processor; purée until blended. (Note: Omit the anchovies if you do not like their flavor.)

2. Place lettuce leaves in a large bowl and toss with dressing until well coated. Yields about 2 cups per serving.

YUM! i also shaved a bit of extra parm. on top for presentation and taste!

[FormrCastMbr]

Sounds yummy Gina! Thanks!!!

[Aneille]

One day down! I followed the plan yesterday but didn't get any exercise in.

However today its 11:30 I still haven't had breakfast. I made the kids pancakes and never had a chance to get something for myself.

Good luck today everyone!

[OKWMom]

I really like that website. Dotti started the website when her and her husband wanted to lose weight. It is basically WW...there are many points listed there...I especially love the restaurant section. DWLZ is also mentioned in this months Shape magazine.

No Diet Coke?? ;)



:rotfl: :rotfl: I wouldn't have made it all the way to work without my diet coke. Don't mess with me until I have had my morning caffeine. ;)

[TheBeadPirate]

The more the merrier. I need all the friends and encouragement I can get. As soon as I start using the word Diet, I start cheating. Not DIET......Alternative Eating Style! :lmao:

Lori - I like your suggestion about plating 1/2 of what I would normally. It worked well for me tonight - DH ate the other half of the fish although I did eat all of the steamed veggies and probably more couscous than I should have.

I did go to the gym tonight on the way home and I have one more glass of water to drink tonight. So far, I've not eaten any of the cake. In case I was craving something sweet, I bought myself some of those 100 calorie skinny cow chocolate ice cream patties (or whatever you call them).

Actually the couscous is one of the best starches you can eat! I just bought a big canister of it cause it's low in fat and calories.

Last night I was Bad.:sad2: Lamb was on sale and calling to me....so I had pan seared lamb and a bag of steamed veggies. Oh fatty, fat, fat....:sad2:

And I forgot the PB sub..:headache: .I promise I'll bring it down.


Can I request calorie and fat info per serving if available? I'm not on WW so I don't know how that converts. Thanks!

[LuluLovesDisney]

Hi, guys!

I'm running low on time today, but I wanted to say that everyone's doing a good job!

The hot and sour soup is on the WFD thread,but it's the original recipe. I modified it to make it lower in calories/points (used egg whites instead of eggs and eliminated the sausage, was generous with no point veggies.) I wil lpost the modified recipe later on. It really comes out delicious!

I hope everyone's doing well today. I set up my pedometer. So far I am at a paltry 215 steps, but it's early. :)

[HERSEY]

So far so good. For breakfast I had coffee and oatmeal lunch a lean cusine. I'll
save my fruit for my snack.

I still haven't uncovered my easyrider at home :rolleyes1

[HERSEY]

We are having cheese tortellini with brocolli and low fat alfredo sauce. Melon for dessert. I'll let my son have an Italian ice too. I decided to put him on this "diet" too.

[FormrCastMbr]

Hey All! Quickly checking in. i went off a bit today...a little too much food, not enough water and did not exercise. Tomorrow will be better....I promise! :)

Have a great evening!

[FormrCastMbr]

Can I request calorie and fat info per serving if available? I'm not on WW so I don't know how that converts. Thanks!


Don't quote me on this but when WW says 0 points it is 0 - 60 calories....60 - probably 120 = 1 point, etc. I think for my weight, I would be limited to 26 points a day, plus 35 play with points per week.

I hope this makes sense. My #s are probably off a bit too. HTH

[MagicalMom]

It's a super morning here guys! I woke up to the scale saying 169.4.

I haven't seen the 160's in a while. I know they say not to way everyday but I do anyways. I think it keeps me on track & focused. I understand that my weight can fluctuate & that at times I may retain fluid, but I LOVE the excitement of seeing new numbers!

Today I plan to enjoy a Lean Cuisine mushroom pizza for lunch & have no clue what I will make for dinner. I hope to walk twice today, 30 minutes each time. I'm also going to go through the kitchen cabinets & just thinking about it makes me sweat so it's gotta count for something right? :lmao:

Have another great day everyone!

[OKWMom]

I know they say not to way everyday but I do anyways. I think it keeps me on track & focused. I understand that my weight can fluctuate & that at times I may retain fluid, but I LOVE the excitement of seeing new numbers!


I do the same thing. It does help keep me honest with myself in my food choices and the consequences.

Last night I had a low-fat version of a Royal Chicken recipe posted on the WFD thread. I subbed fat-free half and half for the whipping cream, used an olive oil flavored cooking spray instead of the olive oil, used light butter instead of the butter, and used low-fat cream of chicken. It was wonderful and we are having the left overs tonight.

No exercise for me yesterday but I have my gym bag packed and planning on going tonight after work.

Good luck today everybody!

[TheBeadPirate]

I started back on the food journal today. So far South Beach Wrap kit and a diet coke. Water to start.

I finished my book last night and I'm sewing costumes for Friday night, but I'm hoping for some cardio tonight!:yay: Prolly when my hands start cramping from sewing. yea, that's the ticket! ;)

[LuluLovesDisney]

I do the same thing. It does help keep me honest with myself in my food choices and the consequences.

Last night I had a low-fat version of a Royal Chicken recipe posted on the WFD thread. I subbed fat-free half and half for the whipping cream, used an olive oil flavored cooking spray instead of the olive oil, used light butter instead of the butter, and used low-fat cream of chicken. It was wonderful and we are having the left overs tonight.

No exercise for me yesterday but I have my gym bag packed and planning on going tonight after work.

Good luck today everybody!

OKWMom and MagicalMom, at Curves (where I work part time) they actually like you to weigh every day, esp. on maintenance, partly for the reasons you mention. :)

I am busy doing my grad school work this morning, so all I've had so far is a cup of coffee and a cup of kashi good friends cereal with a cup of skim milk (I put some in my coffee and the rest in the cereal).

When I'm done, I'll have lunch as a reward.

I am also starting to count steps on my pedometer. I got up to 6726 yesterday, which is not exactly the 10000 they want a day, but today I am hoping to do better. :)

[FormrCastMbr]

It's a super morning here guys! I woke up to the scale saying 169.4.

I know they say not to way everyday but I do anyways. I think it keeps me on track & focused. I understand that my weight can fluctuate & that at times I may retain fluid, but I LOVE the excitement of seeing new numbers!

Today I plan to enjoy a Lean Cuisine mushroom pizza for lunch & have no clue what I will make for dinner. I hope to walk twice today, 30 minutes each time. I'm also going to go through the kitchen cabinets & just thinking about it makes me sweat so it's gotta count for something right? :lmao:

Have another great day everyone!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: Great Job! I tend to weigh myself more too...:) I understand about the cabinets. I could clean/organize every cabinet/closet for a year and still not be done. Its alot of work!!!


Last night I had a low-fat version of a Royal Chicken recipe posted on the WFD thread. I subbed fat-free half and half for the whipping cream, used an olive oil flavored cooking spray instead of the olive oil, used light butter instead of the butter, and used low-fat cream of chicken. It was wonderful and we are having the left overs tonight.

No exercise for me yesterday but I have my gym bag packed and planning on going tonight after work.

Good luck today everybody!

Great job!!!

I started back on the food journal today. So far South Beach Wrap kit and a diet coke. Water to start.

I finished my book last night and I'm sewing costumes for Friday night, but I'm hoping for some cardio tonight!:yay: Prolly when my hands start cramping from sewing. yea, that's the ticket! ;)

I need to start a journal. It really helps. What is the ocassion for the costume??? :) :) :)


I am busy doing my grad school work this morning, so all I've had so far is a cup of coffee and a cup of kashi good friends cereal with a cup of skim milk (I put some in my coffee and the rest in the cereal).

When I'm done, I'll have lunch as a reward.

I am also starting to count steps on my pedometer. I got up to 6726 yesterday, which is not exactly the 10000 they want a day, but today I am hoping to do better. :)

6726 is wonderful!!!

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Well, yesterday and today I am not being as good as I should but not as bad as I was...:rotfl: I did get on the scale this AM and lost a pound. I think my "Official Weigh In" will be Friday.

I was running around doing errands all day and went for another Thyroid test and just got home so I need to clean up and put stuff away. We are going to Vermont this weekend for my brother's 50th bday. I bought all stuff to put a BBQ gift basket together. I am really excited.

So, my goals for the rest of the day are: drink my water, exercise for at least 20 minutes (my ankle is still bothering me) and eat a low fat dinner. I am making Gretchen's (OKWMom) pork from last week...I can't remember the name. I can't wait!

Have a great night all!

[TheBeadPirate]

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: Great Job! I tend to weigh myself more too...:) I understand about the cabinets. I could clean/organize every cabinet/closet for a year and still not be done. Its alot of work!!!

I need to start a journal. It really helps. What is the ocassion for the costume??? :) :) :)

Have a great night all!
I weigh almost everyday too. I think just to frustrate myself sometimes. But I do LOVE the feeling when it's down further than it's been in awhile!

The costumes are for the Harry Potter release party Friday night at midnight. I've never been and never asked Dh to go- but I did this time. He said since it's the last book- Let's go a BOTH of us dress up!:banana: So I'm making him a Hagrid outfit and I haven't decided for me. I just can't seem to get creative for mine. So my fallback is black fabric to make robes and go as a generic Griffindor. Hopefully I can come up with something original though.

[FormrCastMbr]

Lori...we want pics!!!

[MA pigletfan]

hey everyone..hope its a good day so far!
So i just did something to hopefully help me with my "getting healthier" pact with myself..i quit my 2nd job. Granted it was only 2 nights a week for a couple of hours, but those are hours that i could spend walking, knitting, making healthful meals..etc...the money was nice, but my time is more important i think :)

[FormrCastMbr]

Yeah Gina!

Well, DH just called and asked that we join weight watchers!!! :cool1: We are going to start the meetings next week. He was thinking the Atkins worked best for him but he came around!!! :cool1: I think WW is a great program!

[HERSEY]

So far I think I've done pretty good today. This morning I had toast and fruit lunch leftover low fat tortellini. Tonight might not be good I'm waiting for someone so tonight I might have to get takeout.:confused3

Tonight I'll work harder excercising. ;)

[Aneille]

Day 3 and so far I've been good. I actually have at least 10 pts left to eat today. I just wasn't that hungry.

Good job everyone.

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning All!

Today my goals will be:

drink all of my water
walk for 30 minutes
eat healthy...we are having hotdogs for dinner which is hard on a diet but I will figure out the points and work my day around that. WW here I come!!!

Have a great, healthy day all!

[LaLaroo78]

Good Morning Everyone!

I have done well since Monday except I did not exercise last night. After 30 minutes on the elliptical Monday & Tuesday my calves needed a break! I weighed myself this morning and I lost 3.5 lbs since Monday! :yay: Today we are having a picnic at work hopefully this will not through me off my game! I've got to stay strong and resist the temptations!

Have a great day!

:grouphug:

[MagicalMom]

Good Morning Everyone!

I weighed myself this morning and I lost 3.5 lbs since Monday! :yay:
:grouphug:

Way to go!!! I never lose like that. I seem to be a 1 - 2 lb a week girl. :confused:

I'm going to try to get some walking in today & yoga this evening. Have a great day everyone!

[MA pigletfan]

Good Morning All!

eat healthy...we are having hotdogs for dinner which is hard on a diet but I will figure out the points and work my day around that. WW here I come!!!

Have a great, healthy day all!

i love weight watchers!! I am on that as well. About 4 years ago I did WW for the first time, just at home, not online or with meetings, and lost about 18 lbs..i was psyched. I kept it off for a long time too until I had surgery and became lazy and depressed..i would still dabble in the counting of pts but nothing serious..hence the need to lose 40 lbs now! ah well. But i just re-joined about 2 months ago and i really think its a great program. The online tools are FANTASTIC and a great way ( i think) to be acountable and keep track of points..wheeee!! Not that i am an expert, but if you have any pt related questions or anything..ask away, i have learned alot over the years.
:goodvibes

[OKWMom]

Good Morning Everyone!

I weighed myself this morning and I lost 3.5 lbs since Monday! :yay:

Congrats! That is wonderful.

I did really well yesterday, and I made it to the gym last night. However, last night I started my late night grazing habit. I ate three small handfuls of cashew pieces. I know they are loaded with fat and calories, but I was craving salty and I love those things.

The cake has been sitting on the counter since Sunday and I haven't had a problem avoiding that. I can't get rid of the cashews since my daughter loves them. Maybe I should get my husband to hide them?!? :sad2:

[OKWAnneMarie]

I would love to join your group.

I've been overweight/obese my whole freakin life and I'm sick of it.

In 1996, I did lose 50 pounds by eating right and exercising. I gained about half of that back by last year and lost it again.

I need to lose about 50 more pounds. I started trying again in mid January and I've lost about 12 pounds. I do have a thyroid problem, so I have to try extra hard.

I also just read recently, in Dr. Oz's book, that if you are taking certain blood pressure pills (beta-blockers) that it is VERY hard to lose weight. So, of course, I happen to be taking a beta-blocker for my high blood pressure.

I always try to eat healthy, I just EAT TOO MUCH. I have to try to reduce my portions. I make it a point to eat plenty of fresh fruits and veggies and I never eat fast food (maybe once or twice per year).

I just started exercising again. Not that much, but it's something.

So far, I've lost 3.1 pounds in the month of July (I'm trying for 7 pounds this month). That's my mini-goal.

My long-term goal is to lose 60 pounds by August 2008. It will be very tough, but I'll give it my all.

Good luck to all of us.

[MA pigletfan]

I would love to join your group.


So far, I've lost 3.1 pounds in the month of July (I'm trying for 7 pounds this month). That's my mini-goal.

My long-term goal is to lose 60 pounds by August 2008. It will be very tough, but I'll give it my all.

Good luck to all of us.

Mini- goals are always good to have. I know i look at my ticker and think " ugh 40 lbs is going to take forever!" But then i just say , well lets lose 5 at a time!...makes it much easier to swallow..pardon the pun :laughing:

[HERSEY]

Hi all! today was not too bad I greek salad with gyro meat but only ate 1/3 of it. I use Lori's idea of only putting so much on a small plate and putting the rest away.

This morning I had fruit and a few crackers. Tonight we will have the remaining Chinese from last night and I'll exercise exercise exercise. ;)

[AlyssinWonderland]

Hello All! Is it too late to join? My name is Alyss and I'm looking for some support buddies! I need to lose about 115 pounds! :scared: But I'm going for small goals to start! Anyway... My goals for the rest of the week...

1. Drink at least 2 water bottles a day (unsure of size!)
2. Walk 30min. a day
3. Don't be tempted by office food... welll I can be tempted...I just can't eat it...:cutie:

Thats it for this weeks goals. I'm lucky and get a 1hr long lunch break and I have a large lake outside of the office so my goal is to walk around it once a lunch... about 30 minutes.... Sound good so far?

[MagicalMom]

Uh Oh! I went shopping with my sister this afternoon & she just HAD to stop off at Dairy Queen. I ended up getting a small vanilla cone dipped in chocolate. I'm pretty disappointed in myself. I've only cheated a handful of times in the last few months but it still frustrates me that I gave in like that.

Hopefully tomorrow I'll be back on track.

It looks like everyone is doing such a good job. :cheer2:

[LaLaroo78]

Welcome to the group Alyss & OKWAnneMarie! :grouphug:

Mini goals are good. If I put too much pressure on myself and the pounds don't come off quick enought then I just give up. So my mini goal is 20 lbs by September. Then when I reach that I will set another mini goal for myself. Say another 20 by December.

Magical don't beat yourself up we all have those days as a matter of fact yesterday was mine. We had a work picnic so I cheated a little. I just couldn't resist the strawberry shortcake but I ate lots of salad so that zeros out the calories in the dessert right?! :lmao: Got back on track with dinner.

Have a great day everyone and keep up the good work! :hippie:

[OKWMom]

I would love to join your group.


Hello All! Is it too late to join? My name is Alyss and I'm looking for some support buddies! I need to lose about 115 pounds!

Welcome to both of you. The more, the merrier. I'm trying to lose 60 pounds myself. I lost 61 pounds about 3 years ago and have kept it off, but I didn't have the staying power to finish the job. I'm determined to get those last 60 off.

Magical don't beat yourself up we all have those days as a matter of fact ..........

:thumbsup2

Good morning everyone. I have my gym bag packed for after work. I have my water bottle on my desk. And I am determined to do well with my food choices today. I have lost 2 pounds this week and I want to keep the momentum.

Good luck to everybody. :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Gretchen

[Harvest02]

Yeah Gina!

Well, DH just called and asked that we join weight watchers!!! :cool1: We are going to start the meetings next week. He was thinking the Atkins worked best for him but he came around!!! :cool1: I think WW is a great program!

WW is a great program!!! I joined about 5 months ago, and am ALMOST to goal! My goal was to lose 11 pounds(I was not that overweight to begin with). I have lost 10, but that last stubborn pound will NOT come off! I have been stuck for 4 weeks at my current weight. But.....giving up is not an option! :goodvibes I have come so far and have not been this weight since a few years before both of my kids were born(back in the mid 90's). Along with weight loss, I have lost 4% of my body fat. I am feeling pretty good now. My goals for the near future are these:

1) To eat more salads
2) To eat more fruit as snacks
3) Not to eat late at night
4) Try to move after dinner by taking a walk

WW is truly amazing and I wish you luck with the program!!!!:wizard:

[OKWAnneMarie]

Yesterday I did pretty well. I got a little bit of exercise in, not as much as I would have liked, but at least it was some.

Last night for dinner, I made rigatoni and meatballs. I didn't use that much olive oil for the sauce and I used a very lean meat. I was starving, BUT, I only had a small portion of the pasta, 2 meatballs and some salad (very little olive oil). I drank seltzer. I was proud of myself that I didn't have any bread or eat alot of the pasta. I also stayed away from ricotta (which I love to put on top of pasta). That was it for the whole evening.

This morning's breakfast was:

Kashi cereal with 1/2 banana, some blueberries & 1% milk.

6 oz of OJ (with calcium added)

Coffee with 1% milk.

Lunch will be:

2 slices of whole grain bread with 2 hard boiled eggs (Eggland's Best with the added omega 3's and less saturated fat).

2 cups of honeydew.

6 oz of OJ (with calcium added).

I will drink tea during the day (plain, without milk and sugar) and I ALWAYS drink at least 8 glasses of water per day.

If I am hungry during the afternoon I will have a handful of almonds.

Not sure what dinner is going to be.

I will try to get my exercise in.

[FormrCastMbr]

Welcome to all the new posters!!!

Great job everyone for losing and staying on track!!! :cool1: :thumbsup2 :cool1:

I am down 2.6 #s. This weekend is going to be hard. We are off to VT for my bro's bday party.

I will try and check in again later...I am trying to pack, etc. I am now making brownies for the trip...now if I can only have some will power!!!

Have a great weekend...thank you all for your support!!! :)

[HERSEY]

Last night I finally started to exercise. Boy am I out of shape:eek: It was a stuggle to do just 15 min on the cardio bike thingy.

Well this morning I just had my coffee and water so far to busy to eat I'll have a salad for lunch. I have to figure out something for dinner.

Yey for all of you that have lost :thumbsup2 unfortunely I think I didn't I feel a little poofy today. I'll weigh myself tomorrow.

[OKWAnneMarie]

Last night I finally started to exercise. Boy am I out of shape:eek: It was a stuggle to do just 15 min on the cardio bike thingy.

Well this morning I just had my coffee and water so far to busy to eat I'll have a salad for lunch. I have to figure out something for dinner.

Yey for all of you that have lost :thumbsup2 unfortunely I think I didn't I feel a little poofy today. I'll weigh myself tomorrow.


Tomorrow is my weigh-in day, also. Good luck to everyone. I hope we can all do relatively well over the weekend.

[AlyssinWonderland]

Welcome to the group Alyss & OKWAnneMarie! :grouphug:

Welcome to both of you. The more, the merrier.

Welcome to all the new posters!!!


Thanks for the warm welcome!!! :goodvibes

Last night I finally started to exercise. Boy am I out of shape:eek: It was a stuggle to do just 15 min on the cardio bike thingy.

Don't give up it will get eaiser!!! :cheer2: Good job working out through the struggle! I walk around a lake a lunch (not as much as I should...) and when I started out it took me almost an hour... it's slowly getting eaiser and I'm definately getting quicker!!! Good luck to you!!!!


Tomorrow is my weigh-in day, also. Good luck to everyone. I hope we can all do relatively well over the weekend.

I'm too scared to start a weigh-in day...:eek: I know I should pick a day...but geezz....an offical weigh-in day terrifies me...does everyone have an offical day? Or do some people just judge by their clothes? Is that strange?

Here to meeting our goals!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[LuluLovesDisney]

Hi, guys! I did 8005 on the pedometer yesterday and I am hoping to hit 10000 today, but I'm still only at 4365. I hope my evening walk will help. :)

I had a 1/2 bagel with spray butter and coffee with skim for breakfast, an orange and a LC pizza for lunch and I am eating 0 point soup while I wait for BF to get me for dinner and I work on my project for school.

Welcome to all our new posters! I am glad to see others following WW. I am trying to sell BF on doing it with me, but he wanted to wait until the weekend to hear about it. (Too much info processing, I guess, lol)

[HERSEY]

I trying to follow WW since I think that is the easiest. I drank my water today yeh me. Drinking water is as much of a struggle and exercise with me.

Well I'm off the the bike in a bit after I do a little laundry first.

Good job everyone :cool1:

[HERSEY]

I lost 2 lbs :cool1: and I didn't think I lost anything. :woohoo:

Hope everyone has a great day I'll try to check in later before my nose become one with my new book.

[Aneille]

Yesterday was tough for me.

I definetly didn't eat the best but we ate out every meal. I made good decisions based on the information I had though and the food choices that were there for me. I guess I can looks towards that as a great step.

I had the extra pts for the week so I think I am still on track. Weigh in is on Monday and I am afraid to weigh in. I may wait another week to weigh in, just in case I haven't lost that much. I don't want to get discouraged during the first week!

[OKWMom]

I'm too scared to start a weigh-in day...:eek: I know I should pick a day...but geezz....an offical weigh-in day terrifies me...does everyone have an offical day? Or do some people just judge by their clothes? Is that strange?

Here to meeting our goals!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

I actually weigh every day but I try to keep count of what I have lost in a week. I think you have to do what is best for you, but I enjoy seeing the numbers going down, down, down, even if it is only a very little at the time. I find it highly motivating and it keeps me on track better with my food choices.


I lost 2 lbs :cool1: and I didn't think I lost anything. :woohoo:

Hope everyone has a great day I'll try to check in later before my nose become one with my new book.

Hoorah for you Janice!!!! :cheer2: :banana:

Yesterday was tough for me.

I definetly didn't eat the best but we ate out every meal. I made good decisions based on the information I had though and the food choices that were there for me. I guess I can looks towards that as a great step.

I had the extra pts for the week so I think I am still on track. Weigh in is on Monday and I am afraid to weigh in. I may wait another week to weigh in, just in case I haven't lost that much. I don't want to get discouraged during the first week!

I have found "going off the wagon" a little when eating out hasn't hurt me too much if I have made good choices the rest of the week. I weigh every day and the morning after a "Bad" day may add .5 to the scale. But we don't want you discouraged at weigh in, so do what you think is best.

[MagicalMom]

It can be so discouraging to work so hard but wait so long to see the results. I worked a 12 hour shift today. Drove an hour there & an hour home. Came home & walked for 1/2 an hour & then did jumping jacks. I'm debating whether or not to do 20 minutes on the stepper before heading to bed. I just wonder, will it really matter? It seems that whether I work out for an hour or 1/2 an hour the results are the same. I'd just love to be one of those people who can lose 5 lbs in a week.

[OKWMom]

It can be so discouraging to work so hard but wait so long to see the results. I worked a 12 hour shift today. Drove an hour there & an hour home. Came home & walked for 1/2 an hour & then did jumping jacks. I'm debating whether or not to do 20 minutes on the stepper before heading to bed. I just wonder, will it really matter? It seems that whether I work out for an hour or 1/2 an hour the results are the same. I'd just love to be one of those people who can lose 5 lbs in a week.

Try not to get discouraged. I don't remember where I heard it, but it takes a woman 6 months to change her metabolism. So it is slowly, but by doing all the exercise, you are changing your metabolism which will help in lots of ways.

I'm not a 5 lb a week girl either. I'm usually a 1 lb-2 lb/week person. But even if you lose it 1 lb per week, you would be 52 lbs lighter in one year. I know that isn't much comfort, but I have to keep telling myself that when the scale moves so little for me. Keep up your spirits. :cheer2:

Yesterday I did really well. I had an apple, a bag of low fat popcorn, and a huge salad with boiled shrimp and low fat dressing. We are supposed to eat out tonight, so I'll see how I do when faced with the yummy fattening choices in the restaurant.

[disneygal2007]

Hello it's your happy plumpy Disneygal here. :wave2:

My goal is 90 pounds
want to work out 6 days a week. So far it's 4 and for a 30 minutes each time but I want it to be a hour+ I am happy to be here lets GO!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

[Creativebeth]

I hope that it's ok for me to join! I am a lurker....but time to engage!

My name is Beth and I just joined last week. I have spent the last two years and lost 65 pounds, but I do have 20 to lose. I have stalled out, and need the motivation to start again!

I am training for a marathon, and it doesn't go well with weight loss!:confused3 It's been hard to merge the two together, but I really want to get the rest of this weight off!

Beth

[OKWAnneMarie]

It can be so discouraging to work so hard but wait so long to see the results. I worked a 12 hour shift today. Drove an hour there & an hour home. Came home & walked for 1/2 an hour & then did jumping jacks. I'm debating whether or not to do 20 minutes on the stepper before heading to bed. I just wonder, will it really matter? It seems that whether I work out for an hour or 1/2 an hour the results are the same. I'd just love to be one of those people who can lose 5 lbs in a week.



Those days of losing 5 pounds per week are definitely over for me. Between my age, underactive thyroid and being on a beta-blocker for high blood pressure, I have a really hard time losing weight.

I was so sure I lost alot of weight this week, but I lost less than 1/2 pound. So far for the month of July I've lost 3 1/2 pounds. I had a mini goal of 7 pounds for the month of July, but I don't think that will happen.

On the positive side, I had a good weekend. I ate well and I was active, so I feel good. I am really going to try extra hard this week, so I can at least be close to my goal.

[OKWMom]

Hello it's your happy plumpy Disneygal here. :wave2:

My goal is 90 pounds
want to work out 6 days a week. So far it's 4 and for a 30 minutes each time but I want it to be a hour+ I am happy to be here lets GO!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

I hope that it's ok for me to join! I am a lurker....but time to engage!


Welcome to both of you. The more the merrier.


On the positive side, I had a good weekend. I ate well and I was active, so I feel good. I am really going to try extra hard this week, so I can at least be close to my goal.

That is a wonderful outlook. And your scale is moving in the right direction, even if it is much slower than you would like. So you are being successful.

Yesterday was diet disaster for me. I did really well during the day, but did not do so well at dinner out with DH. We went to a fondue restaurant and did the whole thing, cheese appetizer, food cooked in oil and white chocolate with fruit and cake for dessert. :sad2: So much for self control. However, my body was not at all happy with last night's meal and I paid very dearly for it. :sick: As my husband said to me around 5 this morning when my face was gray and I felt terrible "That must be what that new diet pill does to the folks who cheat." If so, I can see why the pill works, it wouldn't take more than one episode to keep me honest with the fat count.

I can honestly say I don't think I will have a hard time regulating my eating today. :rolleyes1 I hope I feel well enough to make it to the gym.

Have a wonderful and healthy day everyone!

Gretchen

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi All and Welcome to the New Posters!!!

I am back from Vermont and have to admit that I went off this weekend but I will get back on track today. Right now I am eating a low fat english muffin with a smear of peanut butter...yum!

I have to get my water in today so I will go fill my WW cup. I am also making Balsamic Chicken tonight with whole wheat pasta and some type of veggie. The chicken dish calls for alot of olive oil so I am going to try and cut that back.

I really need to get on the treadmill but my ankle is still hurting and I have a ton of laundry to do.

Have a great day everyone!!!

[HERSEY]

Good morning! Hope everyone had a good weekend. Yesterday I went a little off. We saw Harry Potter I had to have popcorn. I did have a salad for lunch and drank my water. So hopefully I still am on target.

[Aneille]

I weighed in yesterday, down 2.5 pounds for the week.

I was hoping for more but I was pleased. I did not do that well over the weekend. Not terribly, I was not so strict though and I think I didn't lose as much as I could have.

Yesterday was much better.

Everyone is doing so well. Keep it up.

[LaLaroo78]

Good Morning, Everyone!

Welcome to all the newbies here! Congrats to everyone for a great week! I lost 7.5 lbs! 12.5 lbs to go to meet my mini goal of 20 by September!

Have a great day everyone! Here's to our healthier selves!:drinking:

[OKWMom]

I weighed in yesterday, down 2.5 pounds for the week.

I was hoping for more but I was pleased. I did not do that well over the weekend. Not terribly, I was not so strict though and I think I didn't lose as much as I could have.

Yesterday was much better.

Everyone is doing so well. Keep it up.

Good Morning, Everyone!

Welcome to all the newbies here! Congrats to everyone for a great week! I lost 7.5 lbs! 12.5 lbs to go to meet my mini goal of 20 by September!

Have a great day everyone! Here's to our healthier selves!:drinking:

:cool1: :cool1: Congrats to both of you! :cool1: :cool1:

I didn't feel well enough to go to the gym yesterday, but I'm feeling better today so I have my bag packed and plan on working out tonight. I didn't have any trouble staying on track with my eating yesterday since my tummy felt so off, but now that I'm feeling better, I hope can do as well today.

I hope everyone has a great day.

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning, I plan on doing good today. I just did 33 minutes on the treadmill and had coffee, a lite english muffin with a smear of peanut butter this moring and now I am having a glass of water and banana.

Tonight I am making meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn. I am going to alter my meatloaf to be lower fat (using egg whites and oatmeal). The potatoes are the boxed kind so I'll see what that entails.

We are joining WW tonight. :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Thanks again for all of the support. I really feel like this thread is motviating me...

How about you guys??? :goodvibes


I'm too scared to start a weigh-in day...:eek: I know I should pick a day...but geezz....an offical weigh-in day terrifies me...does everyone have an offical day? Or do some people just judge by their clothes? Is that strange?

Here to meeting our goals!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

I did set my weight in day for Fri but we are weighing in at WW tonight so I guess I'll change my day. Its just easier to keep track if you set a date...maybe you can do every 2 weeks. I guess weighing weekly keeps my honest!!! ;)


Welcome to all our new posters! I am glad to see others following WW. I am trying to sell BF on doing it with me, but he wanted to wait until the weekend to hear about it. (Too much info processing, I guess, lol)

Did you get him to join? :)

I trying to follow WW since I think that is the easiest. I drank my water today yeh me. Drinking water is as much of a struggle and exercise with me.


I hate drinking water too. I tend to drink it fast to get it over with...

I lost 2 lbs :cool1: and I didn't think I lost anything. :woohoo:

Hope everyone has a great day I'll try to check in later before my nose become one with my new book.

Yeah Janice!!! :yay:

It can be so discouraging to work so hard but wait so long to see the results. I worked a 12 hour shift today. Drove an hour there & an hour home. Came home & walked for 1/2 an hour & then did jumping jacks. I'm debating whether or not to do 20 minutes on the stepper before heading to bed. I just wonder, will it really matter? It seems that whether I work out for an hour or 1/2 an hour the results are the same. I'd just love to be one of those people who can lose 5 lbs in a week.

I know I'm late on this response but I think you did enough for the day...you need to relax too and you did exercise so be done!!! ;)

Hello it's your happy plumpy Disneygal here. :wave2:


I hope that it's ok for me to join! I am a lurker....but time to engage!
Beth

Welcome!!!

Those days of losing 5 pounds per week are definitely over for me. Between my age, underactive thyroid and being on a beta-blocker for high blood pressure, I have a really hard time losing weight.
On the positive side, I had a good weekend. I ate well and I was active, so I feel good. I am really going to try extra hard this week, so I can at least be close to my goal.

I don't think I can be a 5# loser anymore either. I am in the process of finding out what is wrong with my thyroid (I have an endocrinologist appt on Thurs).

Good morning! Hope everyone had a good weekend. Yesterday I went a little off. We saw Harry Potter I had to have popcorn. I did have a salad for lunch and drank my water. So hopefully I still am on target.

I can never pass up the popcorn!!! :love:

I weighed in yesterday, down 2.5 pounds for the week.

Everyone is doing so well. Keep it up.

Yeah!!! :yay:

Good Morning, Everyone!

Welcome to all the newbies here! Congrats to everyone for a great week! I lost 7.5 lbs! 12.5 lbs to go to meet my mini goal of 20 by September!

Have a great day everyone! Here's to our healthier selves!:drinking:

Yeah! :yay:

:cool1: :cool1: Congrats to both of you! :cool1: :cool1:

I didn't feel well enough to go to the gym yesterday, but I'm feeling better today so I have my bag packed and plan on working out tonight.
I hope everyone has a great day.

Gretchen, I am glad you're feeling better!!! :hug:

[MA pigletfan]

I weighed in yesterday, down 2.5 pounds for the week.

I was hoping for more but I was pleased. I did not do that well over the weekend. Not terribly, I was not so strict though and I think I didn't lose as much as I could have.

Yesterday was much better.

Everyone is doing so well. Keep it up.

wow 2.5 lbs in a week would be a dream to me! The only time i lost that much was the weigh in after disney..where i knew my regular eating would get that "mouse house" weight off....good job to you!

i have weigh in tonight, and as always, am nervous about it. i did MUCH MUCH better with the exercising this week but i was still over the amount of flex points by quite a few...so we'll see...have a great day everyone..drink your water! :)

[FormrCastMbr]

wow 2.5 lbs in a week would be a dream to me! The only time i lost that much was the weigh in after disney..where i knew my regular eating would get that "mouse house" weight off....good job to you!

i have weigh in tonight, and as always, am nervous about it. i did MUCH MUCH better with the exercising this week but i was still over the amount of flex points by quite a few...so we'll see...have a great day everyone..drink your water! :)

Good Luck tonight! You HAD to remind me to drink my water, didn't ya? I better go get a glass! ;)

[HERSEY]

I have to admit drinking all this water is certainly helping me stay honest. I'm to full of water to eat .

Today I had my cereal and coffee WW something or other frozen not to memoriable. baked chicken and a salad for dinner.

Thanks to all of you helping to keep me on track. Who ever said dieting is easy was either not telling the truth or working for one of those diet plans. :rotfl:

[OKWMom]

Who ever said dieting is easy was either not telling the truth or working for one of those diet plans. :rotfl:

:thumbsup2

[FormrCastMbr]

Thanks to all of you helping to keep me on track. Who ever said dieting is easy was either not telling the truth or working for one of those diet plans. :rotfl:

:thumbsup2

Good Morning All!

We joined WW!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: We are both (DH Tom and I) pretty excited...hopefully half the excitement will stick!

I am off to a good start today. Just got off the treadmill, eating some light toast and drinking my water.

Have a great day all!

[MA pigletfan]

:thumbsup2

Good Morning All!

We joined WW!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: We are both (DH Tom and I) pretty excited...hopefully half the excitement will stick!

I am off to a good start today. Just got off the treadmill, eating some light toast and drinking my water.

Have a great day all!

awesome! Good luck with it!!! It def. works, although i joined 10 weeks ago and have only lost/and kept off 3.8 lbs...granted i have been super social lately, and not exercising as much as i should..so i am sure that is why..WW worked for me before..and i will make it work again..i think you will really like it! :goodvibes
I am sad today about the lack of weight loss though, but i suppose i won't give up and just keep going.. making healthy choices along the way...:thumbsup2

[OKWAnneMarie]

:thumbsup2

Good Morning All!

We joined WW!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: We are both (DH Tom and I) pretty excited...hopefully half the excitement will stick!

I am off to a good start today. Just got off the treadmill, eating some light toast and drinking my water.

Have a great day all!


Good Luck to both of you.

[OKWAnneMarie]

So far, this week I've been eating pretty well. I just need to exercise more. By the time I get home, cook, clean up and do some chores, I'm too lazy to exercise.

I work 3 blocks from my home, so I walk. I have been trying to make a habit out of walking 5 or 6 blocks out of the way before work so I get a little more exercise in.

This morning I decided to kick it up a notch, and even though I only had 10 minutes to get to work, I walked very, very fast for the full 10 minutes. I did arrive at work sweating, but so what. I cooled off soon enough.

I figure every little bit helps.

[TheBeadPirate]

Just a quick check in today. I've dropped 5 lbs since the last "official" weigh in. Let's see if I can keep it off for a week and I'll call it officially lost. That'll make 10 lbs down since I started on the Alli.:banana:

I've been watching fat/cal intake, drinking less soda, more crystal light. I need to work on the exercise- I'm just so wiped by the time I get home! I think I'm suffering from some anemia(I cut my red meat intake by prolly 75%) so I'm getting an iron supplement to go with my vitamin. I've got so many bruises now I look like a dalmatian!:lmao:

Lauren- I finally remembered the fakey peanut butter stuff!:idea: It's Better'n Peanut Butter. www.betternpeanutbutter.com 2Tbsp serving has 100 cal, 2.5g fat. Dairy free, gluten free- no sat fat, no trans fat, no cholesterol, no preservatives. And only 2 WW points(per website).

Kinda weird when you first taste it but it reminds me of nutella only a little less chocolatey.

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning All!

Our first day of WW went really great! Hopefully every day will be like that (well, mostly everyday! ;) ).

I am getting ready to get on the treadmill.

Have a great day all!

Lori, thanks for the PB info. Gives me a great reason to visit New Hope, PA!!! :)

[Aneille]

I totally fell of WW the last 2 days. I did great all day and then I pigged out on Ice Cream. Why I don't know! I haven't eaten ice cream in months even without the diet. The ice cream thats in the freezer has been there for at least a month and I never even looked at it! ARGHHH!

Doing better this morning. I had 1 egg, onion, slice of light cheese and some blueberries.

[OKWAnneMarie]

I totally fell of WW the last 2 days. I did great all day and then I pigged out on Ice Cream. Why I don't know! I haven't eaten ice cream in months even without the diet. The ice cream thats in the freezer has been there for at least a month and I never even looked at it! ARGHHH!

Doing better this morning. I had 1 egg, onion, slice of light cheese and some blueberries.



Forget about yesterday. Focus on today and JUST today. That's how I try to get through the rough patches.

[OKWAnneMarie]

Last night after dinner and a few chores I went out for a walk. I walked around my neighborhood very briskly for about 30 minutes. I am going to try to do this again tonight.

This morning, before work, I walked briskly for 15 minutes. I really do need to do other exercise also, but I'm happy that at least I am doing something.

Good luck to everyone today.

[HERSEY]

I did pretty good today for breakfast cereal with yogurt, lunch was WW fetticinni with brocolli, dinner grilled pork chop spinach and tomato salad and a little bit of noodles. I drank my water today too. If nothing else drinking this water is filling me up I don't want to snack.

[LaLaroo78]

Good Morning, Everyone!

Just wanted to say have a great day and weekend! Keep up the good work!

:cheer2:

[OKWMom]

Happy Friday everyone. Just a quick post to let you all know I haven't lost a single pound this week. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. :headache: And I thought I made good food choices this week. I have been drinking my water. And I have been to the gym.

Oh well, there's always next week. Good luck everyone.

[OKWAnneMarie]

Happy Friday everyone. Just a quick post to let you all know I haven't lost a single pound this week. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. :headache: And I thought I made good food choices this week. I have been drinking my water. And I have been to the gym.

Oh well, there's always next week. Good luck everyone.



I feel your pain. Tomorrow is my weigh-in and I will go crazy if I didn't lose anything again this week. It's so hard. Let's just keep trying.

[FormrCastMbr]

I totally fell of WW the last 2 days. I did great all day and then I pigged out on Ice Cream. Why I don't know! I haven't eaten ice cream in months even without the diet. The ice cream thats in the freezer has been there for at least a month and I never even looked at it! ARGHHH!

Doing better this morning. I had 1 egg, onion, slice of light cheese and some blueberries.

Ice cream will get you every time! I rarely eat it but when I do I can never have just one scoop. ;)

Last night after dinner and a few chores I went out for a walk. I walked around my neighborhood very briskly for about 30 minutes. I am going to try to do this again tonight.

This morning, before work, I walked briskly for 15 minutes. I really do need to do other exercise also, but I'm happy that at least I am doing something.

Good luck to everyone today.

You're doing great with the walking!!! :thumbsup2

I did pretty good today for breakfast cereal with yogurt, lunch was WW fetticinni with brocolli, dinner grilled pork chop spinach and tomato salad and a little bit of noodles. I drank my water today too. If nothing else drinking this water is filling me up I don't want to snack.

:banana: :banana: :banana:

I didn't get all my water in yesterday but will today! I haven't been snacking much either but I do get a little hungry in between. I guess my body needs some time to adjust or I have to just get used to it!!! :lmao:

Good Morning, Everyone!

Just wanted to say have a great day and weekend! Keep up the good work!

:cheer2:

Thank you! Ditto for you! ;)

Happy Friday everyone. Just a quick post to let you all know I haven't lost a single pound this week. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. :headache: And I thought I made good food choices this week. I have been drinking my water. And I have been to the gym.

Oh well, there's always next week. Good luck everyone.

I do not think my scale moved either this week. We just have to keep it up, right? :hug:

I feel your pain. Tomorrow is my weigh-in and I will go crazy if I didn't lose anything again this week. It's so hard. Let's just keep trying.

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: We'll do it!!!

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Well, the first 2 official days of WW have been great BUT the weekend is here. My goals this weekend are to be active, watch what I eat and drink my water. Does anyone else slack with the water on the weekends?

Have a great day all!

[MagicalMom]

Everyone is doing so great! The scale isn't moving for me this week. Nope, not losing inches either, I measure daily. I'm just going to keep trucking along for now. :)

[MA pigletfan]

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Well, the first 2 official days of WW have been great BUT the weekend is here. My goals this weekend are to be active, watch what I eat and drink my water. Does anyone else slack with the water on the weekends?

Have a great day all!

I am sooo good with my H2O during the week, that even if i slack a little during the weekend with it, i feel it!! My key is to keep filling my 32 oz Nalgene with Ice water and taking it with me everywhere....I def. do not drink as much water when i am on the go on the weekends though..

[HERSEY]

Well ladies somehow despite myself I have lost 3 lbs this past week for a whoping total of 5 lbs in 2 weeks. :confused3 No clue how I did it, must be drinking all that water and not snacking when I get home from work.

I hope I can keep it off this weekend. I have a Tastefully simple party tonight.

[OKWMom]

Well ladies somehow despite myself I have lost 3 lbs this past week for a whoping total of 5 lbs in 2 weeks. :confused3 No clue how I did it, must be drinking all that water and not snacking when I get home from work.

I hope I can keep it off this weekend. I have a Tastefully simple party tonight.

Congrats Janice. That is wonderful!

[FormrCastMbr]

Well ladies somehow despite myself I have lost 3 lbs this past week for a whoping total of 5 lbs in 2 weeks. :confused3 No clue how I did it, must be drinking all that water and not snacking when I get home from work.

I hope I can keep it off this weekend. I have a Tastefully simple party tonight.

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana: :banana: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Yeah Janice!!! Enjoy the party...like I said on the WFD board...I love that stuff! Let us know what you taste/buy!!! :)

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We are doing pretty good. Using our 35 extra points slowly but surely. I am not going to weigh myself til we go to WW on Thurs...

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

[TheBeadPirate]

Well, I went to get dressed this morning and my capris (that I normally have to "stretch" a little when they come out of the dryer) went right on! With a little room to spare!:banana:

What an ego boost that was!

[HERSEY]

Lori must have been those exploding bonbons;) Good for you.

I have on my jean shorts and I can breath, and yes they are buttoned:rotfl: .

[TheBeadPirate]

Lori must have been those exploding bonbons;) Good for you.

I have on my jean shorts and I can breath, and yes they are buttoned:rotfl: .

:rotfl: Well, I gotta tell ya......Everytime I think a chocolate frog would be good I look at those chocolate cockroach things...and I'm cured!:eek: :lmao:


And I'm glad you're not turning blue!;)

[FormrCastMbr]

Well, I went to get dressed this morning and my capris (that I normally have to "stretch" a little when they come out of the dryer) went right on! With a little room to spare!:banana:

What an ego boost that was!

Lori must have been those exploding bonbons;) Good for you.

I have on my jean shorts and I can breath, and yes they are buttoned:rotfl: .


Good job ladies. :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

I am going away for a couple days and hope to lose a little at WW on Thurs...I hope to stay on track while I am away.

Have a great couple days all!

[LuluLovesDisney]

Congratulations! You all seem to be doing so well! I am completely slacking with my exercise! I only hit 10k steps three days in the past 2 weeks! I will be back on track once my presentation for grad school is done. I have done pretty well with my diet and water, though. I am proud of that. I am on the right track, at least.

Breakfast - Kashi cereal 3 pts.
skim milk 2 pts.

Lunch - salad 0 pts
salad spray 0 pts.
5 chicken nuggets 6 pts.

Snack - 1 orange 1 pt.

Dinner - Roll 2 pts.
with roasted red peppers
grilled chicken 3 pts.
1 slice mozzarella 2 pts.

Sunchips - 6 pts

Total:25 pts.

[MagicalMom]

Well, I have been stalled at 20lbs for weeks. I really wanted to lose 5 more lbs before vacation but unless I lose a pound a day there is no way it can happen now. I'm hoping to atleast lose one more pound before monday! UGH!

A doctor I work with told me to try adding more protein snacks to my diet so I'm going to give it a shot. :)

[HERSEY]

Well I seem to have gained a little over the weekend. Today I had my haircut so that should be good for at least 5 lbs :rotfl2: I'm trying hard to keep to my goals eating healthy drinking my water and exercise. Hopefully when I offically weight in on Saturday I see good news.

[MagicalMom]

I finally saw the scale move after being stuck at 20lbs FORVER!!!! Hopefully just losing that 1 pound will kick start me & I'll be able to start losing weight regularly again! It felt so great to see a number I hadn't seen in years!! :)

[HERSEY]

I finally saw the scale move after being stuck at 20lbs FORVER!!!! Hopefully just losing that 1 pound will kick start me & I'll be able to start losing weight regularly again! It felt so great to see a number I hadn't seen in years!! :)

Good for you. I bet you feel really good.:thumbsup2

[OKWAnneMarie]

I only lost 2.5 pounds this month. I tried hard, but I guess not hard enough. I will try to do better this month, despite the fact that I will be spending one week in VEGAS (THE BEST FOOD IN THE WORLD).

My body does look better, though. As a matter of fact, this morning I put on a pair of pants which were a little big. As soon as I left my house, I felt the pants FALLING OFF of me!!! I had to go back in the house and change into a pair which used to be tight (now they fit perfectly). Hooray!

[LaLaroo78]

Hey Ladies!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while! Congrats to everyone on their losses! Everyone is doing great keep up the good work! I have lost 13 lbs since starting 3 week ago :cool1:


Have a great day! :grouphug:

[TheBeadPirate]

I only lost 2.5 pounds this month. I tried hard, but I guess not hard enough. I will try to do better this month, despite the fact that I will be spending one week in VEGAS (THE BEST FOOD IN THE WORLD).

My body does look better, though. As a matter of fact, this morning I put on a pair of pants which were a little big. As soon as I left my house, I felt the pants FALLING OFF of me!!! I had to go back in the house and change into a pair which used to be tight (now they fit perfectly). Hooray!

I know what you mean! My scale doesn't say much has changed but clothes I was expanding out of when I started are now getting too big. Maybe I'm switching fat for some muscle?:confused3

I know I NEED to get a new belt.:rolleyes1

[HERSEY]

Felling better in your clothes is a good thing in my book. My scale is playing with me but as long as my clothes aren't getting tight I''ll take it.

Continued good luck all around.

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi All!

Quickly checking in to say hi! I was in Atlantic City for 2 days so I went off a little...I wasn't as good as I should've been but not as bad as I would've been if that makes sense.

We are also going away for the weekend which will be pretty much the same...just making some smarter choices.

Hope all is well with everyone!

[MagicalMom]

Just checking in. Tomorrow & Sunday I am working 12 hour shifts & may not get a chance to check in. Monday - Friday we will be on vacation in Williamsburg & then I'll work 12 hour shifts that following weekend.

Hoping I can stick to my diet while away. Normally we run, run, run while on vacation so hopefully they will help fight off the pounds while we eat out every day. :)

Have a good weekend everyone!

[HERSEY]

Hello everyone. I think I did pretty go this past no gaining only lost 1 lb.

Today I wore a fitted shirt that was pretty snug but not today. So this dieting is paying off. :cool1:

Hope everyone is going well tomorrow is another day.:thumbsup2

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi All, We have been back from our mini vacation since Mon and started back on track yesterday. It is sooooo hard to stick with dieting when away. We are going to WW on Sat so I will get weighed in then.

I am going to get on the treadmill first thing tomorrow am.

Hope all is well! :)

[HERSEY]

I weighted myself today no weight loss but no gain either:thumbsup2 so I guess that is a good thing. Hopefully I loose something this coming week.

How's everyone doing?

[MagicalMom]

Woo Hoo! Didn't gain any weight on vacation! Now I just have to get back into my routine & pick up some more Lean Cuisines! How is everyone else doing?

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi! I am going back to WW tonight - the first time since I have joined. So we will see. It's really hard in the summer!!! :)

I have done the treadmill 3 xs so far this week and hope to do it 2 more times.

[OKWMom]

I haven't posted here because I have been really bad with the diet. Lots of things have come up in the last couple of weeks that had me really stressed and I am a comfort eater, and well, you get the picture. I was too ashamed to tell everyone that I have actually gained 4 pounds. :guilty: I'm trying to get back on track and I sincerely hope I am successful.

[FormrCastMbr]

I haven't posted here because I have been really bad with the diet. Lots of things have come up in the last couple of weeks that had me really stressed and I am a comfort eater, and well, you get the picture. I was too ashamed to tell everyone that I have actually gained 4 pounds. :guilty: I'm trying to get back on track and I sincerely hope I am successful.

The summer is hard along with things that life brings us...I am a comfort eater as well...sending you lots of :hug: :hug: :hug: .

[MagicalMom]

You know what's odd? I've been dieting since the end of April. At first I had to learn to live with the hunger. Now I have to remind myself to eat more. If I'm not careful or really super busy I've had days were I've realized that I have only had a couple of lean cuisines & a granola bar in a day. That's only about 700 cal. I have to remind myself daily to add healthy snacks to my diet. Anyone else have this problem?

[TheBeadPirate]

You know what's odd? I've been dieting since the end of April. At first I had to learn to live with the hunger. Now I have to remind myself to eat more. If I'm not careful or really super busy I've had days were I've realized that I have only had a couple of lean cuisines & a granola bar in a day. That's only about 700 cal. I have to remind myself daily to add healthy snacks to my diet. Anyone else have this problem?

Some of my days are like that! Just not enough of them yet.....:rolleyes1

[MagicalMom]

Some of my days are like that! Just not enough of them yet.....:rolleyes1


:lmao: Well, I don't buy potato chips. I haven't had one in months. I just know if I tasted one that would be all she wrote. I could probably down a bag in a day. :rotfl:

[HERSEY]

I haven't posted here because I have been really bad with the diet. Lots of things have come up in the last couple of weeks that had me really stressed and I am a comfort eater, and well, you get the picture. I was too ashamed to tell everyone that I have actually gained 4 pounds. :guilty: I'm trying to get back on track and I sincerely hope I am successful.

Don't be ashamed we all have days or weeks like this. This week might not be one of my stellar times. I have pringles staring at me yes they can stare :rotfl: I have to get rid of the buggers tomorrow. I think in fact I'll go put them in the car right now. I know I won't go out to get them later in my Jammies :guilty:.

[MagicalMom]

So, how is everyone doing?

[FormrCastMbr]

So, how is everyone doing?


Hi! I went to my first WW meeting last week since I have joined and lost 2#s...it was slow but I guess I am BBQing, etc too much this summer!!! :) I have been doing the treadmill though...

How are you doing?

[HERSEY]

I was doing so well then the dreaded "time" came and I ate just about anything and everything that wasn't tied down. Need I say I gained 2 lbs I'm so weak. I have 4 weeks and a little to spare to get to disney weight. I do not want to diet while I'm there. I want to be able to enjoy myself but not go overboard.

This is a restart of my dieting.

[MagicalMom]

Hi! I went to my first WW meeting last week since I have joined and lost 2#s...it was slow but I guess I am BBQing, etc too much this summer!!! :) I have been doing the treadmill though...

How are you doing?


That's great news!

So far I have lost 23 lbs. Just 27 more to go.:thumbsup2 I think it will be easier when the kids are back in school in a couple of days.

[FormrCastMbr]

I was doing so well then the dreaded "time" came and I ate just about anything and everything that wasn't tied down. Need I say I gained 2 lbs I'm so weak. I have 4 weeks and a little to spare to get to disney weight. I do not want to diet while I'm there. I want to be able to enjoy myself but not go overboard.

This is a restart of my dieting.

2#s is not bad...it could be water weight too. It is just so dang hard!!! I just don't want to feel so bloated when I go to Disney.

We can do it!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

That's great news!

So far I have lost 23 lbs. Just 27 more to go.:thumbsup2 I think it will be easier when the kids are back in school in a couple of days.

23#s is wonderful!!! I think I will be better when my son goes back to school too.

[OKWAnneMarie]

So, how is everyone doing?



I just came back from my Vegas vacation and I ate like a pig. I'm trying to get back into the swing of things. I haven't weighed myself yet. I usually weigh in on Saturdays, so hopefully when I weigh myself on Saturday it won't be too bad.

I have to get strict again. I have a wedding in about 3 weeks and I want to look "decent".

[MagicalMom]

I just came back from my Vegas vacation and I ate like a pig. I'm trying to get back into the swing of things. I haven't weighed myself yet. I usually weigh in on Saturdays, so hopefully when I weigh myself on Saturday it won't be too bad.

I have to get strict again. I have a wedding in about 3 weeks and I want to look "decent".

I know it is so hard to stay on a diet when you are vacationing. We ate a lot on our vacation but it must have average out with all of the walking & swimming we did. You never know, you may not have gained anything. :)

[MagicalMom]

Man I thought for sure that scale would budge this morning, but nothing. UGH! Guess there's always tomorrow huh? I fanatsized about chocolate today & then I ate a plum. Guess that's a plus.

[FormrCastMbr]

Man I thought for sure that scale would budge this morning, but nothing. UGH! Guess there's always tomorrow huh? I fanatsized about chocolate today & then I ate a plum. Guess that's a plus.

Yes, tomorrow is another day...at least it didn't go up, right?

Speaking of chocolate, I just found a low fat dessert with chocolate pudding...its called Grandma's Famous Dessert.

1 prepared angel food cake - torn in pieces
1 large box of instant chocolate pudding - prepared with skim milk (do not let this set)
1 tub low fat cool whip

Place torn cake pieces in a large deep pan. Pour pudding mixture over the cake to saturate. Cover with cool whip.

I cannot wait to try this...!

[MagicalMom]

Yes, tomorrow is another day...at least it didn't go up, right?

Speaking of chocolate, I just found a low fat dessert with chocolate pudding...its called Grandma's Famous Dessert.

1 prepared angel food cake - torn in pieces
1 large box of instant chocolate pudding - prepared with skim milk (do not let this set)
1 tub low fat cool whip

Place torn cake pieces in a large deep pan. Pour pudding mixture over the cake to saturate. Cover with cool whip.

I cannot wait to try this...!

Mmmmmmmm! That does sound good. :)

[OKWAnneMarie]

OK, it's been one week since I've returned from my Vegas vacation and I mustered enough courage to weigh myself. I gained a little over 3 pounds since before my vacation.

Another reason I weighed myself today is because I have a $50 (2 week) bet with my daughter on who can lose the most weight. To me it's a win-win situation. I don't mind losing to her if she can get her weight loss started. Wish us both good luck!!!

[HERSEY]

Ok after my little backwards movement I've gained anything just not lost either. It been raining to much here so that's my excuse for not being outside.

I still have about a month to go till my trip so I'm not getting discouraged yet. I hope to do better this week.

[MagicalMom]

How is everyone doing?

I'm still walking, still dieting, still just chugging along. :)

[HERSEY]

I think I've finally made progress. I weight in tomorrow. WOW I feel lighter already. ;)

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi All!

I am pretty much holding at 3#s...I have been doing the treadmill about 3 - 4 times a week. I have to get on track...I think after this weekend and my son goes back to school, I will be more disaplined (sp).

I think I will join a Sept exercise challenge here on the WISH as well.

All the best to everyone!

Speaking of chocolate, I just found a low fat dessert with chocolate pudding...its called Grandma's Famous Dessert.

1 prepared angel food cake - torn in pieces
1 large box of instant chocolate pudding - prepared with skim milk (do not let this set)
1 tub low fat cool whip

Place torn cake pieces in a large deep pan. Pour pudding mixture over the cake to saturate. Cover with cool whip.

I cannot wait to try this...!

I tried this...It was really good but we ate it in about 2 - 3 sittings...:scared1:

How is everyone doing?

I'm still walking, still dieting, still just chugging along. :)

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

I think I've finally made progress. I weight in tomorrow. WOW I feel lighter already. ;)

:yay: :yay: :yay:

Another reason I weighed myself today is because I have a $50 (2 week) bet with my daughter on who can lose the most weight. To me it's a win-win situation. I don't mind losing to her if she can get her weight loss started. Wish us both good luck!!!

Good Luck! Let us know how you are doing. :banana:

[OKWAnneMarie]

How is everyone doing?

I'm still walking, still dieting, still just chugging along. :)



I'm still walking somewhat, but I haven't been exercising. I am getting out early from work today, so I'll try to fit in some exercise. Eating wise, I'm doing well. Tomorrow I will weigh myself and I'll keep everyone posted. Have a happy and safe weekend (and try to eat well!).

[HERSEY]

I finally lost 2 lbs :dance3: I am offically for the moment below 160:banana: :banana:. I haven't been below this for 3 years now. 3 yrs ago I had a jaw abcess so I wasn't able to eat for 2 weeks. So not the way to diet. Anyway I'm happy.

Hope everyone is doing well and not getting discouraged dieting is hard work for women.

[FormrCastMbr]

I finally lost 2 lbs :dance3: I am offically for the moment below 160:banana: :banana:. I haven't been below this for 3 years now. 3 yrs ago I had a jaw abcess so I wasn't able to eat for 2 weeks. So not the way to diet. Anyway I'm happy.

Hope everyone is doing well and not getting discouraged dieting is hard work for women.

:banana: :banana: :banana: Congratulations!!!

I have joined a couple other threads on the WISH board. The Sept Exercise Challenge and the Biggest Loser.

I really need to get mativated. We have not been to WW in a couple weeks and since its the holiday weekend, we decided to go next Tues. So we are getting back on track!

Hugs to all! :hug: :hug: :hug:

[BigMama]

Hi Lauren! i am in and am determined to get this weight off i plan on starting on wednesday! my goals are to loose approx. 25 pounds i have done it before hopefully i can do it again then my biggest goal is ganna be to keep it off!! ill keep ya posted! thanks!!!!:flower3:

[OKWAnneMarie]

I finally lost 2 lbs :dance3: I am offically for the moment below 160:banana: :banana:. I haven't been below this for 3 years now. 3 yrs ago I had a jaw abcess so I wasn't able to eat for 2 weeks. So not the way to diet. Anyway I'm happy.

Hope everyone is doing well and not getting discouraged dieting is hard work for women.



Congrats!!! I finally lost 5 pounds last week. I haven't lost 5 pounds in one week in many, many years. I have a really hard time losing weight with my thyroid problem (even though I am on meds). I'm also on beta-blockers because of my high blood pressure and that's a metabolism killer!!!

Anyway, I'm just trying to eat right and be more active. I hope I can keep this up.

[BigMama]

come on everybody!! get up and exercise!!!:yay: you will feel so much better!! get up!!!:banana:

[KimAshton]

Hi I am new to this part of the forum. I would like to loose a few pounds ok 20 or so but I find I am NOT motivated at all. How in the heck do you get motivated???

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi I am new to this part of the forum. I would like to loose a few pounds ok 20 or so but I find I am NOT motivated at all. How in the heck do you get motivated???

Hi Kim!

Welcome! What I find motivates me is setting goals. I have joined a couple challenges here on the WISH board (exercise challenge, biggest loser) and they really help. My Disney trip is a motivator too! ;)

Drink water too! It really helps!

[HERSEY]

Hi I am new to this part of the forum. I would like to loose a few pounds ok 20 or so but I find I am NOT motivated at all. How in the heck do you get motivated???

What works for me is to just get up and walk whether I feel like it or not. If I waited for me to feel like it I would never leave the couch. I also grab my son it helps to have a partner. If my son is not home I grab my 4 legged son and take him for a walk. The big goof loves to go for walks. :rotfl:

[MagicalMom]

I finally lost 2 lbs :dance3: I am offically for the moment below 160:banana: :banana:.



:banana: :banana: Woo Hoo! I'm sitting at 165 but can't wait to meet the 150s!!!

I think I'm going to get a nice new outfit when I finally hit that number! I'm afraid to buy too many new outfits though because I'm not done losing yet! I made the mistake of buying new underwear a couple months ago & now they are drooping already. :lmao:

[OKWAnneMarie]

What works for me is to just get up and walk whether I feel like it or not. If I waited for me to feel like it I would never leave the couch. I also grab my son it helps to have a partner. If my son is not home I grab my 4 legged son and take him for a walk. The big goof loves to go for walks. :rotfl:



That's a great idea. I try to walk at least 15-20 minutes before I get to work (I work only a 5 minute walk away from home). This morning I walked 20 minutes before work AND I just came back from a 20 minute walk that I took after I ate lunch. I feel great! Tomorrow I will weigh myself and see how I'm doing.

I had a very healthy lunch. A whole wheat wrap with chicken breast, tomato, spinach and broccoli sprouts; an apple; unsweetened iced tea.

It's so hard, but I'm trying.

[OKWAnneMarie]

:banana: :banana: Woo Hoo! I'm sitting at 165 but can't wait to meet the 150s!!!

I think I'm going to get a nice new outfit when I finally hit that number! I'm afraid to buy too many new outfits though because I'm not done losing yet! I made the mistake of buying new underwear a couple months ago & now they are drooping already. :lmao:



That's WONDERUL news about your undies :cool1:

[FormrCastMbr]

:banana: :banana: Woo Hoo! I'm sitting at 165 but can't wait to meet the 150s!!!

I think I'm going to get a nice new outfit when I finally hit that number! I'm afraid to buy too many new outfits though because I'm not done losing yet! I made the mistake of buying new underwear a couple months ago & now they are drooping already. :lmao:

Great news!

That's a great idea. I try to walk at least 15-20 minutes before I get to work (I work only a 5 minute walk away from home). This morning I walked 20 minutes before work AND I just came back from a 20 minute walk that I took after I ate lunch. I feel great! Tomorrow I will weigh myself and see how I'm doing.

I had a very healthy lunch. A whole wheat wrap with chicken breast, tomato, spinach and broccoli sprouts; an apple; unsweetened iced tea.

It's so hard, but I'm trying.

That is great! Walking at lunch really shows your determination...:thumbsup2

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I am doing pretty good...the Biggest Loser and Sept Exercise Challange are keeping me in line. I am down 8.6#s since starting the BL. This week has been hard...PMS really bad and bloat! Cravings too! ;)

Keep up the good work all!

[MagicalMom]

That's WONDERUL news about your undies :cool1:

:rotfl: Oh yes, droppy drawers are such a wonderful thing! :lmao:

Thank God the tag fairy doesn't hang out on this board huh?