Official "Friends of the Fort" Weight Loss Group!

[VACAMPER]

Don't be scared be excited!!! Congrats on your loss.

[We4mickey]

Well, 1 whopping pound this week. I'm down 8 total, but disappointed in myself that last couple weeks. It has been really hard, there is so much going on. This weekend my baby graduates high school and I know we will be going out to celebrate. We told him he could pick wherever he wants and now found out 2 of his friends were told they could do the same thing. They are now working together so we can all go out to the same place. I know it's going to be dangerous when we all get together. :drinking1

[Rhonda]

I just got back from my Personal Trainer appointment. I'm exhausted. She tried killing me.

Since my first main goal is to lose weight, she put me on an intensive cardio program. I do the treadmill, uphill, 3.9 mph, for 20 minutes. Then, stationary bike for another 20 minutes at 15.5 mph.

Then, I do the upper body torture devices (I mean, weight-resistance machines) every other day, and the lower body torture devices every other day.

Then I die. :faint: But hopefully, I die a thinner person. ::yes::

[Tent Camping Mom]

I just got back from my Personal Trainer appointment. I'm exhausted. She tried killing me.

Since my first main goal is to lose weight, she put me on an intensive cardio program. I do the treadmill, uphill, 3.9 mph, for 20 minutes. Then, stationary bike for another 20 minutes at 15.5 mph.

Then, I do the upper body torture devices (I mean, weight-resistance machines) every other day, and the lower body torture devices every other day.

Then I die. :faint: But hopefully, I die a thinner person. ::yes::

Good job:thumbsup2 How many days a week will you be doing cardio?

[Rhonda]

Good job:thumbsup2 How many days a week will you be doing cardio?

Every. Stupid. Day. :worried: :faint:

[Tent Camping Mom]

Wow! I'm doing good if I just do 5 days. I really do need to start doing those torture devices again though, it really makes a difference.

If you haven't done weights in a while, DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) will probably set in and will try to make you change your mind, but after the first couple of weeks of weights, your body will adjust....just hang in there. :thumbsup2

[Just Beachy]

Glad to hear you all are doing well with your losses! No such luck here. We went to the Outerbanks (NC) :beach: and Eastern Shore Virginia for a very long Memorial Day weekend. Although I lost nothing, I didn't gain either. But I didn't kill myself being strict. So, I can only blame myself for the stand-still. I'll try harder this week...


Nicole- Hope your DH is doing better. I'm praying for your family. :hug:

~Kelly

[Rhonda]

Glad to hear you all are doing well with your losses! No such luck here. We went to the Outerbanks (NC) :beach: and Eastern Shore Virginia for a very long Memorial Day weekend. Although I lost nothing, I didn't gain either. But I didn't kill myself being strict. So, I can only blame myself for the stand-still. I'll try harder this week...


Nicole- Hope your DH is doing better. I'm praying for your family. :hug:

~Kelly

I love the Outerbanks! Did you get up to see the wild ponies? We usually stay in the Duck/Corolla area. :cloud9:

[ntsammy5]

I'm starting my old army workout -- 1.5-2 hours 3 days a week and an hour on the bike twice a week (unless it snows). When I retired (from the army) and didn't have to prepare for PT tests, I gradually stopped working out and gained weight. I'm now 230 and 6'1". I want to get to 200, but 210 would be great too! If my knee was better I would run, but not in the cards now -- the doctor says if I run with it I'll just have to have it replaced again much sooner.

I've lost 4 pounds in the last week.


PS My killer is snacks and beer not necessarily in that order.

[Rhonda]

I'm starting my old army workout -- 1.5-2 hours 3 days a week and an hour on the bike twice a week (unless it snows). When I retired (from the army) and didn't have to prepare for PT tests, I gradually stopped working out and gained weight. I'm now 230 and 6'1". I want to get to 200, but 210 would be great too! If my knee was better I would run, but not in the cards now -- the doctor says if I run with it I'll just have to have it replaced again much sooner.

I've lost 4 pounds in the last week.


PS My killer is snacks and beer not necessarily in that order.

You're exactly where my DH is now. He's 6-1 and 230 pounds. He wants to get down to 205. He's doing very well! He's on his bike at least every other day, and he's lost about 20 pounds already! (I hate him) lol

[Just Beachy]

Rhonda,
We stayed in the campground in Oregon Inlet, right across from the marina. I think it's a state campground? $20/night. NO hookups. Totally dry camping. Nice place besides that. We were only there Friday and Saturday. The beach was gorgeous. I couldn't believe how many people were in the ocean even tho the water was freezing cold!! I was definitely not one of them!

We didn't see any wild ponies. But I did get to see the inside of a couple great outlet stores!! Thankfully it was raining Sat morning so we got to do a little shopping too!! My birthday present to myself! ;)

~Kelly

[loveDmouse]

Oops! I forgot to weigh myself this morning. Sorry. I will try in the morning.
:upsidedow

[Tent Camping Mom]

I weigh on Mondays but since we were camping last Monday, I weighed on Tuesday....bad mistake! We had Chinese food Monday night on our way home and the sodium in that meal added 5 pounds of water retention:eek: . I went back to my regular eating habits and lost the last of those 5 pounds yesterday (weighing everyday since then). My overall loss was 2 pounds since Monday before last.

[seabee]

I just got back from my Personal Trainer appointment. I'm exhausted. She tried killing me.

Since my first main goal is to lose weight, she put me on an intensive cardio program. I do the treadmill, uphill, 3.9 mph, for 20 minutes. Then, stationary bike for another 20 minutes at 15.5 mph.

Then, I do the upper body torture devices (I mean, weight-resistance machines) every other day, and the lower body torture devices every other day.

Then I die. :faint: But hopefully, I die a thinner person. ::yes::

YOWSA!! You inspire me!!(to not get a personal trainer!:lmao: )

Congrats for taking such a great challenge. I personally can't wait until we are back home and not eating hospital food or take out. I really want to get going on my Wii Fit. Maybe I will hook it up in my husband's room. Wonder how many strange looks I would get.

[terri01p]

We just bought a Wii last wednesday, boy has it been so much fun, I have played tennis until my arms are sore. I can't find a Wii fit anywhere and I want one so bad. :(

Oh by the way sorry not a very good team player, weight up two pounds this week :blush:

[clkelley]

I haven't been here much, but haven't done too well this week. I actually weigh every morning and for the last month have been hanging pretty steady, but have gained a pound or two this week :worried:

Haven't been able to stay away from the candy jar. Plus it was pouring down rain all day Tuesday and ordered a small pizza for delivery at lunch and ate the "whole" thing.

[bennythepug]

can I join in?
I have been seriously trying to lose weight since Jan. 1st. I quit drinking soda cold turkey which was all I drank, morning noon and night. (that was tough) I have been working out to Richard Simmons ( I've tried other tapes, but really like him!) I have been way more active, so I'm feeling good about the exercise part- it's the eating- that's my main goal now. eating healthier and eating less:rotfl2: I have lost 11 pounds so far

[Tent Camping Mom]

Way to go! :thumbsup2 I like Richard Simmons too but I haven't watched his tapes in years. I love his enthusiasm and the fact that his workout group consists of "real" people...not the workout chicks in size 0 spandex.

Like you, I've given up sodas completely and eating healthier. I've been soda free for a year and 3 months now, not even a sip has touched my lips. Before that, I was drinking about 4-5 Diet Pepsi a day.

This week I've only lost a pound and I don't think I'll meet my goal before our cruise. At this point, I'm not as worried about making my weight goal, just more on feeling good and energetic. I'm going to continue to exercise religiously and TRY to cut out some more calories. I know I'll gain some weight on the cruise but if I'm physically fit, it won't seem as bad.

[loveDmouse]

I am ashamed to say I have fallen off the wagon, been run over by the front wheel and got stuck under the back one. I am trying to get out from under it.
Been a bad week. :headache:

[my3princes]

Can I join? I meant to join a month ago, but we've been making home improvements and I haven't found time to post. I have however been sticking fairly close to a weight watcher's diet.

History. 3/11/2003 I weighed 198 lbs.

I had a 4 month old as well as my older 2 boys. We had decided that we were done having children and I was so out of shape that I felt and looked horrible. My DH and I did Atkins and we each lost about 50 lbs in 4 months. I've done a pretty good job of maintaining, but I usually see my weight increase about 10 lbs over the winter months. Thankfully I am able to use our Disney trips as a motivator to lose those lbs. I'm doing quite well with only 4 more lbs to lose in the next 24 days. That will get me down to 140 lbs which is almost 60 lbs since the start of my story. My doctors would like to see me around 125 lbs, but I really can't see that happening. Maintanence is so hard.

[PolynesianPixie]

Welcome to the newbies!!!!!

You know the 4 pounds I lost before my trip???? I found them again in the croissants I ate. How do French women stay so thin???? Genetics I've obviously not been blessed with? Oh well. Back on the wagon!

[VACAMPER]

I'm glad to hear i'm not the only one struggling. I'm doing well with the exercising, it's the food i'm having a problem with. I can't help it i love to eat. Yesterday i did The Firm supercharged sculting video and then walked an hour on the treadmill. Today my husband needed a crane to get me out of bed. lol I'm so sore. Where's the Bengay?

[Gillian]

Hi weight loss people! Can I join you?

The only thing that seems to work for me is getting rid of all sugar and bread. The problem then is finding other stuff to eat.

[bennythepug]

I'm glad to hear i'm not the only one struggling. I'm doing well with the exercising, it's the food i'm having a problem with. I can't help it i love to eat. Yesterday i did The Firm supercharged sculting video and then walked an hour on the treadmill. Today my husband needed a crane to get me out of bed. lol I'm so sore. Where's the Bengay?

me- exactly :thumbsup2
I can exercise like crazy and then destroy it with the eating, It's like I have no shut off valve :headache:
I am proud of myself though, this is the longest I've stuck with it

[djblu883]

well so far i'm not gaining...but seems to me I'm not loosing either. I'm eating healthy...the only thing I allow myself is my one cup of coffee in the am but then I get the water retention.....i've got a lot on my shoulders right now and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed....i did get a tiny box of ice cream but shared it and had it over 3 days....helped my feelings a bit...my guest is staying an extra week in my TT with me as I work on the road, have a student to train and a house to remodel on weekends...Fri. night is going to be a girls night out...maybe that will get me feeling better and more motivated!! NO EXERCISE EXCEPT WORKING MY HINEY OFF!!!!!

[Gillian]

If anyone finds low carb stuff works well, this is what I do - have 1 cup of coffee with heavy cream in it when I get up. It feels satisfying so that I don't want to snack right away. Other things I eat that don't make me want to have sugar are plain oatmeal and carrots. Not together, LOL.

I'm a stay at home mom looking for a job so I've got access to the kitchen most of the day. I have tried to cut back on junk for the kids and have them eating apples and carrots in their lunches. It's hard for them to change too!

Another really hard thing is avoiding foods with high fructose corn syrup and Splenda/sucralose. It's amazing how many things have one or the other!

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Gillian - Put a scoop of unflavored (or flavored) protein powder in your morning coffee. Depending on the brand it can give you 20 grams of protein and keep you full for quite some time. Look for the ones low in sugar. I use Unjury, which has its own website www.unjury.com. They have samples you can order so you aren't stuck with an entire container if you don't like it.

Here is a blog with different recipes for things that are reduced sugar/no sugar added. The woman had weight loss surgery so everything needs to be low in sugar. The recipes are scattered throughout her site so you may need to dig around some. She makes these awesome "bites" using a mini muffin pan and you can freeze them to use later. If you type in the word "bites" in her search engine then a whole listing of them should come up. Enjoy.
http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

[Gillian]

Gillian - Put a scoop of unflavored (or flavored) protein powder in your morning coffee. Depending on the brand it can give you 20 grams of protein and keep you full for quite some time. Look for the ones low in sugar. I use Unjury, which has its own website www.unjury.com. They have samples you can order so you aren't stuck with an entire container if you don't like it.

Here is a blog with different recipes for things that are reduced sugar/no sugar added. The woman had weight loss surgery so everything needs to be low in sugar. The recipes are scattered throughout her site so you may need to dig around some. She makes these awesome "bites" using a mini muffin pan and you can freeze them to use later. If you type in the word "bites" in her search engine then a whole listing of them should come up. Enjoy.
http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/
Thanks! That protein looks good. I am also trying to avoid soy (which is in everything!) so whey protein is the way to go.

Not using sugar substitutes makes it hard to low carb. You have to really get used to food tasting normal! But we eat fruit and that's sweet. I only eat certain ones but the kids like it all.

[VACAMPER]

Finally a good week!!:woohoo: I'm down 3 pounds. Now i'm off to my kids school for field day. It's supposed to be in the upper 90's today , which is extremely hot here for this time of year. I'm in charge of snowcones so i bet i'll be the most popular mom today.

[Rhonda]

Congratulations! 3 pounds is fantastic!!

I'm going low carb and I love it!! But, I do eat foods with Splenda. It's the only sugar substitute that I like (and that doesn't cause cancer in laboratory rats, LOL)

Here's a typical low-carb day for me:

Breakfast: Cup of coffee w/heavy cream and an Atkins Advantage bar (on the way to work)

Lunch: Salad with lots of "stuff" in it (nuts, chopped veggies, feta cheese, olives, some type of meat like bacon and/or chopped chicken) with "real" dressing -- blue cheese, ranch, or italian

Dinner: Last night I had two hamburger patties with melted provolone, lettuce, tomato, mayo and mustard, and pickles. I will do something similar with chicken breast or steak or pork chops. Oh yeah - pork chops & saurkraut is another of my favorites for dinner!

Snacks: Beef sticks/jerky, string cheese or cheese chunks, celery sticks with cream cheese, sugar-free yogurt, almonds or macadamia nuts, sugar-free Dove chocolate pieces. Obviously, I don't have all of those things in one day -- but usually two throughout the day, or late at night before bedtime.

I don't remember where I started the week on my scale, because I've been updating my ticker every day. I think I lost another 1-1/2 or 2 pounds though. :banana:

[terri01p]

I'm down 5 pounds today but if you count what I regained last week, I guess I'm ahead by two this week...lol...confusing :confused3

[ntsammy5]

I lost 30 pounds last month!



Gain 5 lose 3, gain 5 lose 3, gain 5 lose..........

[loveDmouse]

I haven't gained or lost this week. Guess that is better than gaining. Sure better then what I thought it would be. Guess I am back on the wagon.

[terri01p]

I lost 30 pounds last month!



Gain 5 lose 3, gain 5 lose 3, gain 5 lose..........

Hey we must be on the same diet plan :lmao:

[seabee]

I didn't loose/gain anything either. But I'm ok with that because I haven't excercised at all, and I have eaten a lot of take out. I was expecting to have gained.

Looks like Jim is going to be in the hospital a lot longer than we thought, but I found a campground that isn't too far away. I will be bringing the camper down once the kids are out of school. That will help because we won't be eating out as much. And I can hook up the Wii.:thumbsup2 It is so convenient having a house on wheels.

[loveDmouse]

I didn't loose/gain anything either. But I'm ok with that because I haven't excercised at all, and I have eaten a lot of take out. I was expecting to have gained.

Looks like Jim is going to be in the hospital a lot longer than we thought, but I found a campground that isn't too far away. I will be bringing the camper down once the kids are out of school. That will help because we won't be eating out as much. And I can hook up the Wii.:thumbsup2 It is so convenient having a house on wheels.

I have done nothing to lose weight lately either so I was happy to be the same.

Sorry he is going to have to stay longer. Hope he gets better soon and gets to go home.

[Tent Camping Mom]

I weighed this morning too since everyone else here seems to do it on Friday. I like what I saw....2 pounds down since Monday:woohoo: I think Friday is good because weekdays are easy to control eating and exercise.

And speaking of exercise, I've increased it to include swimming laps since the water is finally warm enough. Last night I swam 20 laps, which isn't as much as it sounds because our pool is only 40 feet long making it only about a quarter of a mile total. I plan to add 10 laps each week and hopefully by the end of summer I should be swimming a mile a day.

[We4mickey]

1 pound this week. That makes 9 total. I really need to get with it. Way too much going on for the next 4 weeks. I haven't been on the WII in over a week. I've been lucky to have 2 hours from when I get home until when I go to bed. Somehow those nasty chores like cleaning up or doing some laundry keep getting into those 2 hours. I will keep trying.

[Just Beachy]

Nicole - sorry to hear your DH is going to be in the hospital longer than expected. Hope he gets well real soon.

Wow!! Looks like everybody did great this week! I am down 2 lbs this week also. :banana:
"Only" 115 to go...... :faint:

~Kelly

[VACAMPER]

Congrats to everyone!

[PolynesianPixie]

I weighed in yesterday, but didn't get a chance to post. On Tuesday after getting back from my trip I was up 4 pounds....but yesterday 3 of them were gone! I do need to get back to watching what I eat a little better and making sure I get plenty of exercise. I go to the beach next weekend......I am so not ready for that bathing suit! :scared1:

[VACAMPER]

I hate bathing suits! We're going to pigeon forge in July with all of my husbands family and we plan on taking the kids to Splash Country. That means a bathing suit in front of my brothers in law and the skinny sister in law. Not to mention my 5' 11" 15 year old neice that ways all of 110 pounds soaking wet. I told her that i wasn't standing next to her at the park. I rented a shelter to hide in.

Ami, can i go with you to the beach. If you lay out beside me you'll look like Julia Roberts.

[PolynesianPixie]

I hate bathing suits! We're going to pigeon forge in July with all of my husbands family and we plan on taking the kids to Splash Country. That means a bathing suit in front of my brothers in law and the skinny sister in law. Not to mention my 5' 11" 15 year old neice that ways all of 110 pounds soaking wet. I told her that i wasn't standing next to her at the park. I rented a shelter to hide in.

Ami, can i go with you to the beach. If you lay out beside me you'll look like Julia Roberts.

:lmao: Oh you're so funny! You just want to be at the beach with me so you will look like Julia Roberts!!!!

You can come anyway. Although I don't know how much actual "beach time" we'll really have. The sun and I are not exactly best friends. We're camping near VA Beach in a place that has fishing, canoeing and other stuff. We may do a day at Busch Gardens too. So bring your camper and come on!!!!:goodvibes

[Just Beachy]

Hmmmm. I'm gonna guess by the quietness of this thread for the past few days that I'm not the only one having a problem this week staying on my diet???!!! :rolleyes1

[terri01p]

I hate bathing suits! We're going to pigeon forge in July with all of my husbands family and we plan on taking the kids to Splash Country. That means a bathing suit in front of my brothers in law and the skinny sister in law. Not to mention my 5' 11" 15 year old neice that ways all of 110 pounds soaking wet. I told her that i wasn't standing next to her at the park. I rented a shelter to hide in.

Ami, can i go with you to the beach. If you lay out beside me you'll look like Julia Roberts.


I got a bathing suit from silhouettes.com...no I think it was Roamans.com last summer, I don't know if they still have the style but it was very tasteful, the top is one piece and has good support without looking all bulky and gives you a lift ;) and the bottoms slips over the one piece and is long shorts, it's pink, navy very pretty.

I know I didn't describe it to well, but I've had three people at the beach last summer stop me and ask me where I bought it. So I'm very please with it. Get a pair of pink crocs and your set ( don't forget the pink sunglasses to set it off ). :thumbsup2



This is one that I've ordered as a back up suit :

http://media.redcatsusa.com/is/image/womanwithin/mm/0028_27872_mm.jpg?

[seabee]

I can't remember when I last weighed in, I think it was two weeks ago. I weighed myself today so I'm weighing in early. I have been staying the same for a bit, well I lost 3 lbs!!!! That is a total of 9lbs since we started this little adventure. Yeah!!! I'm shocked because I have been eating CRAP, and not excercising. However I have stopped taking the elevator and using the stairs. I guess it works. Hope everyone is doing well, I haven't had much time to go through the thread and catch up.

[Just Beachy]

Nicole,
Good for you! I can't believe you're even thinking about weighing with everything going on with your DH. Hopefully he is feeling better and you all will be home soon. Your family is in my prayers. :hug:

[PolynesianPixie]

Good for you Nicole! All this traveling has wreaked a little havoc on my diet, but I do have high hopes for weighing in on Friday! I need a new bathing suit, too. Mine is getting saggy in the butt. Something that makes me look like a supermodel would be nice.

[Gatordad]

I hate bathing suits! We're going to pigeon forge in July with all of my husbands family and we plan on taking the kids to Splash Country. That means a bathing suit in front of my brothers in law and the skinny sister in law. Not to mention my 5' 11" 15 year old neice that ways all of 110 pounds soaking wet. I told her that i wasn't standing next to her at the park. I rented a shelter to hide in.

Ami, can i go with you to the beach. If you lay out beside me you'll look like Julia Roberts.


Yeah, because you and Ami are sooooooo fat...... NOT.

[VACAMPER]

Trust me, i belong in the fat club. I was thinner last summer for a brief moment and then i blink and all the blubber was back. I can't help it I love food. In case you haven't noticed i haven't posted a weighin on this thread in a while. thats because i fell off the wagon again and was to fat to climb back on.

[Gatordad]

well if that's you in the photo, you aren't a member of the fat club.

[ntsammy5]

well if that's you in the photo, you aren't a member of the fat club.

BUT, you are a member of the stitches in the head club! :rotfl2:

[VACAMPER]

well if that's you in the photo, you aren't a member of the fat club.

I was 38 pounds less in that photo last summer. I am female that photo was picked for a reason.

BUT, you are a member of the stitches in the head club! :rotfl2:

I don't fit in the pretty clubs just the freaky ones.

[Gatordad]

I was 38 pounds less in that photo last summer. I am female that photo was picked for a reason.



I don't fit in the pretty clubs just the freaky ones.

i call shenanigans on the false advertising.

[VACAMPER]

You call shenanigans alot. Does everyone but you lie on this board?

Since when do you have to prove fatness? Ask my husband its there.:rotfl:

[Gatordad]

self appointed moderators aren't allowed to lie, it's in our handbook.

[VACAMPER]

Let me guess who wrote the handbook.

[Gatordad]

was that a veiled personal threat of attack????:rotfl2: :rolleyes1

[VACAMPER]

Veiled? I ain't skeered! Throw your unofficial points my way. (doing my best redneck kung fu fighting moves)

[Gatordad]

just for that, I will not give you any points. The public shame of thinking you had them is more than enough.

[VACAMPER]

Was that a gesture of kindness from you? Everyone mark your calendars.

[PolynesianPixie]

well if that's you in the photo, you aren't a member of the fat club.

I was 38 pounds less in that photo last summer. I am female that photo was picked for a reason.



i call shenanigans on the false advertising.

For the record, she looks just the same as in that picture. I have no idea where she put any 38 pounds. Probably sent them to Blacksburg.....

[Gatordad]

I'm calling shenanigans on the VA Bobsey twins.

[BigDaddyRog]

Ok...this threads been making me feel guilty. Everytime I see a new post on it, I cringe because I havent been moving the scale very much, if any, at all lately!! Ive been in a really bad mood because of it as well......Ive been going through the "Im such a loser", "poor me" & "what am I doing WRONG" routine and just getting more depressed because THAT makes me realize how pathetic I really am, that I'll sit here whining about it instead of getting up and doing something about it!!!

Then...I really screwed up!!! I compared a couple of pictures side by side....Now I dont feel so bad!! So chances are I'll still do nothing, because misery is my only REAL motivation!!!

These 2 pics are just over a year apart...still fat and sweaty...but at least I can find shirts that cover my whole ballooga-sized belly!!!!

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t296/dj_bigdaddyrog/26d155aa.jpg

Moral of the story is...if ya cant find something to motivate you....find something that makes you feel like its ok to be a slacker!!

[my3princes]

Ok...this threads been making me feel guilty. Everytime I see a new post on it, I cringe because I havent been moving the scale very much, if any, at all lately!! Ive been in a really bad mood because of it as well......Ive been going through the "Im such a loser", "poor me" & "what am I doing WRONG" routine and just getting more depressed because THAT makes me realize how pathetic I really am, that I'll sit here whining about it instead of getting up and doing something about it!!!

Then...I really screwed up!!! I compared a couple of pictures side by side....Now I dont feel so bad!! So chances are I'll still do nothing, because misery is my only REAL motivation!!!

These 2 pics are just over a year apart...still fat and sweaty...but at least I can find shirts that cover my whole ballooga-sized belly!!!!

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t296/dj_bigdaddyrog/26d155aa.jpg

Moral of the story is...if ya cant find something to motivate you....find something that makes you feel like its ok to be a slacker!!


Wow what a huge difference. You will find motivation, but it may take some searching before you stumble upon it. We've all been there and still struggle everyday.

[clkelley]

I absolutely would not worry about it Rog!!! You are doing great!! I would expect the 60 pounds you have left to take as long as the weight you have already lost. Staying healthy is the important thing, and also with large amounts of weight loss, slower is actually better, so you don't have as much loose skin.

[VACAMPER]

BDR, I bet you already feel like a new man. Hang in there the rest will come off. I've not been doing that great either. I have at least stopped the gaining i was doing. I'm walking an hr everyday but i really struggle with food.

[my3princes]

I'm not a big fan of posting pictures of myself...you know the whole self confidence thing, but if Rog can do it then so can I.

This was May 2003 I was 33 years old then and my heaviest
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/my3princes/Debage33.jpg

This was last Sunday at 38 years old
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/my3princes/Spring2008.jpg

I've done well and I've lost about 60 lbs and managed to keep it off with a whole lot of ups and downs along the way. My doctors tell me I still need to drop about 20 lbs, but that is so hard :faint: I will keep plugging along and only time will tell. I'm thankful for our Disney trips as that is a huge motivator knowing that there will be 100s of photos taken.

[BigDaddyRog]

I'm not a big fan of posting pictures of myself...you know the whole self confidence thing, but if Rog can do it then so can I.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t296/dj_bigdaddyrog/95c1b54e.gifWOW....you're an official bon-fide HOTTIE now!!!! Ya look fantastic, congrats to you!!!!!!!:cool1: :thumbsup2 ::yes:: :banana: :worship: :woohoo: :yay:

[my3princes]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t296/dj_bigdaddyrog/95c1b54e.gifWOW....you're an official bon-fide HOTTIE now!!!! Ya look fantastic, congrats to you!!!!!!!:cool1: :thumbsup2 ::yes:: :banana: :worship: :woohoo: :yay:

Thank you. You made me blush :blush:

[VACAMPER]

You look awesome!:thumbsup2 There's not 20 pounds on you to lose. I admire you for keeping it off. Thats my problem i always gain it back. Great Job!!!!!

[3gr8kids]

I can't believe your doc wants you to lose 20 more!?! From where? Pay no attention to him ~ I swear that is part of their oath that they take when they get their degree ~ "I will tell all my patients they need to lose 20 pounds".
You look great! Congratulations!

[my3princes]

Thank you all, but honestly I do still have more to lose I just carry it well. I have some minor health concerns that would improve with a bit more weight loss. If it were just one doctor I would agree, but I've heard it more than once.

[Rhonda]

I haven't been posting here because I've been so depressed about it!! The scale hasn't budged in two weeks. In fact, I think I'm even up a pound again!

What makes it worse, is DH has been just "watching what he eats" and has dropped 35 pounds in the last 3 months!! He's looking GREAT and everybody keeps telling him how good he looks. Meanwhile, my scale isn't moving and I'm really getting depressed. Then, the more depressed I get, the more I eat. :worried:

[my3princes]

I haven't been posting here because I've been so depressed about it!! The scale hasn't budged in two weeks. In fact, I think I'm even up a pound again!

What makes it worse, is DH has been just "watching what he eats" and has dropped 35 pounds in the last 3 months!! He's looking GREAT and everybody keeps telling him how good he looks. Meanwhile, my scale isn't moving and I'm really getting depressed. Then, the more depressed I get, the more I eat. :worried:

It is really hard to compare your weight loss with a Man's weight loss. My dh seems to be able to drop 10 lbs overnight and always loses quicker than I do. We've dieted together many times. The one thing that I keep in mind is that he also gains it back every time. He can lose by changing what he eats, but as soon as he stops watching what he eats he regains it and often more. Slow and steady wins the race. Knowing what causes you to eat and being able to anticipate those times will ultimately help. I am a stress eater so I keep snacks in the house that taste like I'm cheating, but in reality are 100 calorie snacks. There are some amazing chocolate covered pretzels or bite sized oreo snacks that taste heavenly, but aren't so bad. That way I can stress eat, but still stay close to on track. You can do it, keep your chin up :thumbsup2

ETA: Rog I think your weight loss is much different than a quick, watch what you eat type of instant weight loss plan. I really think you are doing an amazing job and with commitment you will continue. I just realized as I was cleaning the house that my post wasn't very male friendly and I didn't mean it that way. It is just my current experience with my dh. I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone.

[VACAMPER]

Rhonda, i haven't been posting for the same reason. i haven't lost anything in a couple of weeks either. I'm glad i'm not alone. Everyone else seemed to be doing so well. I didn't want to post a gain.

[PolynesianPixie]

That's what this thread is for! Congratulating for the losses, but encouraging when the scale doesn't move or maybe moves in the wrong direction! By all means keep posting no matter what!!!! Otherwise, we will all fall back into the same ruts we've been in for years! Be honest, that's what's been happening, huh? I'm guilty of it too. I "found" myself eating M & Ms the other day...mindlessly. What I should have done was get on here and say "Somebody stop me!!!!!"

We are here for each other. We all have set backs. They are NOT failures! Just hop back on. Goodness! Look at Rog and My3Princess for encouragement! That too could be YOU!

It is Friday....official weigh in day. No, my progress isn't what I'd like it to be. But, I have taken off the weight I gained in Europe. I'm not really focused, there has been so much going on here lately. I am ready to get focused, though! Will you help me?????

[Just Beachy]

BDR and My3Princes - Congratulations to you both!! You are doing fantastic. :thumbsup2

Rhonda and VACamper - I haven't been posting either for the same reasons. Kinda got discouraged and not only fell off the wagon, but the danged thing backed up and ran me over too!! Only good news is I haven't gained any more.

Ami - I will help you! Will you help me too? I need a LOT of encouragement!! In fact, I think we should ALL help each other!


When I started this weight loss journey I wanted to lose 140 lbs. I've only lost 26 so far. Now I'm not looking at the end total so much as smaller victories. Now I just want to get to 50 lbs. After that, I'll work toward 75, and so on. My SIL is a weight watchers leader and she claims that keeping the weight off is harder than losing it. Hopefully, someday, I will be able to say the same thing. For now though - this definitely ain't easy!!!!! :eek:

[PolynesianPixie]

BDR and My3Princes - Congratulations to you both!! You are doing fantastic. :thumbsup2

Rhonda and VACamper - I haven't been posting either for the same reasons. Kinda got discouraged and not only fell off the wagon, but the danged thing backed up and ran me over too!! Only good news is I haven't gained any more.

Ami - I will help you! Will you help me too? I need a LOT of encouragement!! In fact, I think we should ALL help each other!


When I started this weight loss journey I wanted to lose 140 lbs. I've only lost 26 so far. Now I'm not looking at the end total so much as smaller victories. Now I just want to get to 50 lbs. After that, I'll work toward 75, and so on. My SIL is a weight watchers leader and she claims that keeping the weight off is harder than losing it. Hopefully, someday, I will be able to say the same thing. For now though - this definitely ain't easy!!!!! :eek:

It's a deal!

I'm about to have ice cream with my daughters. Should I feel guilty about this? I worked really hard today! probably burned tons of calories!:worried:

[VACAMPER]

What flavor? Is it worth my drive to Blacksburg?

[PolynesianPixie]

What flavor? Is it worth my drive to Blacksburg?

It's chocolate chip cookie dough with toppings :thumbsup2

[VACAMPER]

Too late. Johnny's on his way home with mint choc. chip. Is this how we help each other lose weight? If so i like it!:thumbsup2

[PolynesianPixie]

I'll walk an extra half hour tomorrow if you will :goodvibes

[VACAMPER]

Deal!

[Gatordad]

I'm not a big fan of posting pictures of myself...you know the whole self confidence thing, but if Rog can do it then so can I.

This was May 2003 I was 33 years old then and my heaviest
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/my3princes/Debage33.jpg

This was last Sunday at 38 years old
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/my3princes/Spring2008.jpg

I've done well and I've lost about 60 lbs and managed to keep it off with a whole lot of ups and downs along the way. My doctors tell me I still need to drop about 20 lbs, but that is so hard :faint: I will keep plugging along and only time will tell. I'm thankful for our Disney trips as that is a huge motivator knowing that there will be 100s of photos taken.


holy schniekies, way to go!!! hubba hubba

[Gatordad]

Wow what a huge difference. You will find motivation, but it may take some searching before you stumble upon it. We've all been there and still struggle everyday.

how come there's more of that tree in your pic than me, I feel, hurt.

[2goofycampers]

It's chocolate chip cookie dough with toppings :thumbsup2

Too late. Johnny's on his way home with mint choc. chip. Is this how we help each other lose weight? If so i like it!:thumbsup2

you guys keep making me hungry, please talk about tofu, rice cakes and surgical procedures. :rotfl2:

[des1954]

Okay.... this is it and I'm gonna need A LOT of help!!

I'm 54 years old.

I'm 5'7".

When nekkid and after the morning "duty", weigh 218.

I have high blood pressure - partly due to heredity, but mostly due to myself (on 4 meds for that)

I have high cholesterol (1 med)

I am diabetic - diagnosed 1 year ago (1 med).

My life style is virtually sedentary - except when I'm working at THD - but that doesn't accelerate my heart-rate - just makes my feet hurt.

When I was 21, I looked like this:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj272/des1954/Deb-1.jpg

At the MDGG, I looked like this (and still do):

http://fatdaddy.smugmug.com/photos/302263689_dUsFT-S.jpg

I've been thru Weight Watchers so many times, I think I could be a leader!! I'm good at motivating others, but when it comes to applying the info to myself,,,, forget it!!

I know the tricks, the healthy way to eat, and all of that stuff. Why then, do I not just do it??? Sometimes, I think I have this "secret death wish"!!

Perhaps if I make myself accountable to my dis-board family (whom I care deeply about), this could just work for me.

Sorry for the long post. I've been meaning to get on board with this for a long time, but finally got up the nerve to do some "true confessions".

[my3princes]

Okay.... this is it and I'm gonna need A LOT of help!!

I'm 54 years old.

I'm 5'7".

When nekkid and after the morning "duty", weigh 218.

I have high blood pressure - partly due to heredity, but mostly due to myself (on 4 meds for that)

I have high cholesterol (1 med)

I am diabetic - diagnosed 1 year ago (1 med).

My life style is virtually sedentary - except when I'm working at THD - but that doesn't accelerate my heart-rate - just makes my feet hurt.

When I was 21, I looked like this:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj272/des1954/Deb-1.jpg

At the MDGG, I looked like this (and still do):

http://fatdaddy.smugmug.com/photos/302263689_dUsFT-S.jpg

I've been thru Weight Watchers so many times, I think I could be a leader!! I'm good at motivating others, but when it comes to applying the info to myself,,,, forget it!!

I know the tricks, the healthy way to eat, and all of that stuff. Why then, do I not just do it??? Sometimes, I think I have this "secret death wish"!!

Perhaps if I make myself accountable to my dis-board family (whom I care deeply about), this could just work for me.

Sorry for the long post. I've been meaning to get on board with this for a long time, but finally got up the nerve to do some "true confessions".


We can hold you accountable and give support, but the bottom line is that you need to find motivation deep inside yourself. Ultimately that is what will keep you on track. For me it was not wanting to embarass my kids by being the "fat" Mom at sporting events etc. I don't even think that my kids would think that way, but in my head they would and that was motivation enough for me. It is different for each of us and until you find that inner strength it is a futile battle. Good luck, we are here for support when your ready to begin.:hug:

[Gatordad]

who's the gal in the top pic, hubba hubba

[VACAMPER]

Welcome Deb!!! I would offer you help but right now i am in dire need of help myself. The way you run down otters you should drop a few pounds in no time at all.:thumbsup2

[des1954]

who's the gal in the top pic, hubba hubba

I keep wondering where she went??? I know she's somewhere deep inside...buried under layer upon layer of FAT!!!

I know I'll never see HER again... but... I could look a whole lot better for my age!! (and for the sake of my health).

I'm a freakin' walking heart attack just waiting to happen!!

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_1_112.gif (http://*******************************************ZSzeb00 1_ZSYYYYYYOCUS)

[BigDaddyRog]

Well, Deb, babygirl......NONE OF US ARE 21 ANYMORE!!!!!!!
What do ya mean sedentary? Youre more active than most teenagers!!! I couldnt tell you the last time i saw my 18yr old on a bicycle...but I could tell you the last time I saw YOU on a bike!!! And your not a drinker(at least not until the MDGG), ya dont smoke, ya work 2 jobs, and you're one of the most FUN people Ive met in many years!!!! I dont see a whole lot that you need to change....sure, if a couple of pounds would make YOU feel better about YOU...then you should do what you KNOW will make YOU feel better. I only HOPE Im in as good of shape as you in 10 years. You're 54...you're riding a bike around FtWilderness carrying a stuffed otter after working 2 jobs all week...THATS FREAKIN HEALTHY(maybe not mentally, but PHYSICALLY for sure!!!) It must run in ya'lls blood...Al's what...109?;) He tent camps at the top of mountains, and carries liquor with him... and has had knee replacements!!!! Ya'll are like machines, indestructible and completely lovable as is!!!!!!!

[BigDaddyRog]

how come there's more of that tree in your pic than me, I feel, hurt.

The hurt youre feeling is because SUPERSIZE ME is on top of you.....how are you still even breathing????

[des1954]

ya dont smoke

Well.... yeah, I do. Just not in front of the DH. I'm kinda like Nancy Reagan... a closet smoker!! I don't know why I even bother??? Another secret death wish, perhaps???

Rog...you have this inane ability to find the good in everyone!!!:lovestruc :hug: :lovestruc

[lucy_love]

Wow, I didn't know this existed! :yay:

I didn't have time to read through the 44 pages, but I figured I would introduce myself and list my goals and whatnot

I am 22, go to UF for grad school (go Gators ::yes:: ) and I am applying to Ph.D. programs currently (cross your fingers for me)

I went to the weight doctor (in CLearwater, FL: Dr. Lara) and was put on a strict plan!

They want me to loose 40 pounds but I want to loose 60, so we will see. I started yesterday so I have a long ways to go. We have a Fort trip coming up in August so I would be trilled to loose 15-20 by then.

I ride my bike to school, and plan on doing cardio at least 4 times a week.

As far as my diet goes, at first it is very strict, lean protein only and then I go into phase 2 where I can add more things. I am also on a weekly shot and some prescription diet meds.

So good luck everyone and I can't wait to hear about everyones progress :) :banana:

Here's my stats:

5'4
166 pounds
Doctor goal 120
My goal 100

Non smoker/drinker
I eat only organic products
Maybe I will post pictures later, we will see

[lucy_love]

Question: Has anyone done any of the Disney Marathons or 5K's? That's my goal, to do the Princess 5K next year :)

I am a HORRIBLE runner so it is a difficult goal to acheive, and my family thinks I am crazy because they know I very well can't run, I'll show them! ::yes::

[ntsammy5]

Question: Has anyone done any of the Disney Marathons or 5K's? That's my goal, to do the Princess 5K next year :)


We were down at WDW in January to watch my DD run the marathon. She did a 5K for a warm up two days before the marathon. We went to see here run one (along with her husband) in Burlington, VT in May.

She had never run a marathon before the Disney one in January and trained for about 6 months prior to get in shape. If you really set your mind to it, you can do it! Good luck.

[ntsammy5]

I keep wondering where she went???

The hurt youre feeling is because SUPERSIZE ME is on top of you.....how are you still even breathing????


I want to comment on this, but I don't have time now. I'm putting this here to remind me. :lmao:

[Gatordad]

I keep wondering where she went??? I know she's somewhere deep inside...buried under layer upon layer of FAT!!!

I know I'll never see HER again... but... I could look a whole lot better for my age!! (and for the sake of my health).

I'm a freakin' walking heart attack just waiting to happen!!

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_1_112.gif (http://*******************************************ZSzeb00 1_ZSYYYYYYOCUS)

don't worry about it, you look good to me. You have a good sense of humor, which is what makes one live long anyway, look at George Burns and Uncle Miltie..

[des1954]

I am 22, go to UF for grad school (go Gators ::yes:: ) and I am applying to Ph.D. programs currently (cross your fingers for me) The Ph.D. program makes you pretty amazing in my book! What's your major?

I went to the weight doctor (in CLearwater, FL: Dr. Lara) and was put on a strict plan! A friend of mine is currently going to the Dr. that came up with this plan & since February has lost 48lbs. It's expensive, but apparantly works. PLUS, she is learning how to eat healthy.


At your age Lucy, it is MUCH easier to get the weight off!! If you get things under control now, and train yourself to stick to a healthy life-style, you will avoid a lot of the problems us "oldies" encounter.

Start training now for the Disney 5K!! NTSammy5 is my brother, which would make his DD my niece. (Good deduction, huh?)

Are you going to UF in Seminole? I don't know if they have any kind of work-out facility there, but because you are a student, you would get a nice discount at the YMCA. Our "Y" in Lakeland is EXCELLENT!! It has an indoor and an outdoor track and plenty of equipment to accomodate the busy times. The ones in downtown Sarasota & downtown Tampa were also great gyms. Check it out and good luck to you!

[lucy_love]

We were down at WDW in January to watch my DD run the marathon. She did a 5K for a warm up two days before the marathon. We went to see here run one (along with her husband) in Burlington, VT in May.

She had never run a marathon before the Disney one in January and trained for about 6 months prior to get in shape. If you really set your mind to it, you can do it! Good luck.

Thank you! That's encouraging that your daughter was able to do it :thumbsup2

[lucy_love]

At your age Lucy, it is MUCH easier to get the weight off!! If you get things under control now, and train yourself to stick to a healthy life-style, you will avoid a lot of the problems us "oldies" encounter.

Start training now for the Disney 5K!! NTSammy5 is my brother, which would make his DD my niece. (Good deduction, huh?)

Are you going to UF in Seminole? I don't know if they have any kind of work-out facility there, but because you are a student, you would get a nice discount at the YMCA. Our "Y" in Lakeland is EXCELLENT!! It has an indoor and an outdoor track and plenty of equipment to accomodate the busy times. The ones in downtown Sarasota & downtown Tampa were also great gyms. Check it out and good luck to you!

sorry, I don't know how to do multiple responses :confused3

I know, that's the only thing I have going for me, my age! I have digestive problems that my 84 year old Nana has, so that is going make it a little slower for me.

I go to UF in Gainesville, I am in Clearwater right now visiting my folks. They have a really nice gym there, but I am intimidated by the gym, all skinny pretties there! My apt. complex has a small gym that works, I guess. An indoor track would be nice, thanks for all the info :)

[Gatordad]

At your age Lucy, it is MUCH easier to get the weight off!! If you get things under control now, and train yourself to stick to a healthy life-style, you will avoid a lot of the problems us "oldies" encounter.

Start training now for the Disney 5K!! NTSammy5 is my brother, which would make his DD my niece. (Good deduction, huh?)

Are you going to UF in Seminole? I don't know if they have any kind of work-out facility there, but because you are a student, you would get a nice discount at the YMCA. Our "Y" in Lakeland is EXCELLENT!! It has an indoor and an outdoor track and plenty of equipment to accomodate the busy times. The ones in downtown Sarasota & downtown Tampa were also great gyms. Check it out and good luck to you!


UF IN SEMINOLE????? ARE YOU ON CRACK??? That's worse than mentioning White Castle and c-burger in the same sentence.

[des1954]

UF IN SEMINOLE????? ARE YOU ON CRACK??? That's worse than mentioning White Castle and c-burger in the same sentence.
Sorry to burst your bubble, but their is a UF satellite campus in Seminole, Fl. (St.Pete area). I think it's a funny contradition!! There are times I wish I were on crack, tho!:hyper:

[Just Beachy]

It's a deal!

I'm about to have ice cream with my daughters. Should I feel guilty about this? I worked really hard today! probably burned tons of calories!:worried:

Sorry Ami!! I didn't get a chance to get back on-line after you posted this!! I think ice cream every once in a while is ok. We have a brand here called Turkey Hill. They make a "light" recipe too. All of the flavors are sooooo good! And I feel a little less guilty because they're less fat and calories than the regular. Best part is that it really tastes like the regular!!! I do the same thing with popcorn - I just eat the 94% fat free if I really need some. Once you get used to the lighter versions they taste pretty good.

If it makes you feel better (I know misery loves company ;) ) I was very bad this weekend. I had way too much light ice cream and popcorn!!! Oh well, today is another day....

[PolynesianPixie]

Sorry Ami!! I didn't get a chance to get back on-line after you posted this!! I think ice cream every once in a while is ok. We have a brand here called Turkey Hill. They make a "light" recipe too. All of the flavors are sooooo good! And I feel a little less guilty because they're less fat and calories than the regular. Best part is that it really tastes like the regular!!! I do the same thing with popcorn - I just eat the 94% fat free if I really need some. Once you get used to the lighter versions they taste pretty good.

If it makes you feel better (I know misery loves company ;) ) I was very bad this weekend. I had way too much light ice cream and popcorn!!! Oh well, today is another day....

I had a lousy weekend for eating. We went to MILs house and there it is nothing but chips, sodas, white bread, bacon and sweet tea! I didn't eat a lot, but what I did eat was junk! I'm hoping it's my imagination, but my pants feel tighter today :scared1:

I actually feel like I am itching to exercise today!!!

[We4mickey]

I had a lousy weekend for eating. We went to MILs house and there it is nothing but chips, sodas, white bread, bacon and sweet tea! I didn't eat a lot, but what I did eat was junk! I'm hoping it's my imagination, but my pants feel tighter today :scared1:

I actually feel like I am itching to exercise today!!!

Oh, please don't feel bad. I am sitting here eating a piece of DS's graduation cake. I have eaten soooo much food in the last four days. I am sure the 9 pounds I lost are probably back and just waiting to scream at me, WE'RE HERE!!!

[terri01p]

I forget to post here because I've been busy NOT trying to think of having to lose weight but since we have started this thread I have lost 12 pounds, I was off to a rocky start in the beginning but I've got it going now. Good luck to everyone this week, stay busy and try not to think about food...haha

[PolynesianPixie]

Oh, please don't feel bad. I am sitting here eating a piece of DS's graduation cake. I have eaten soooo much food in the last four days. I am sure the 9 pounds I lost are probably back and just waiting to scream at me, WE'RE HERE!!!

Ok, it sounds like we all need to focus! How do we DO that?????



BTW, I just read back a few pages...

Welcome DEB!!!!!!! :yay:



Welcome Lucy love!!!!! :goodvibes

[my3princes]

I've had a rough few days here too. We haven't done much grocery shopping since we are trying to empty out the fridge before our trip. It's kind of eat what's available or starve. Since there are lots of snack available we've been enjoying those. So far the scale is cooperating, but it is only a matter of time. We are so excited and can't wait until Friday when we leave :cool1:

[PolynesianPixie]

Well I feel a little bit better. I just did my Yoga Booty Ballet DVD. Gosh I love that thing!

[des1954]

Yoga Booty Ballet DVD???

That sounds like military torture to me!!!:rotfl2:

DH came home tonight with a coupon for Hooters, buy 10 wings-get 10 wings free - so we went there for dinner. Normally, I love Hooter's wings, but tonite they are sitting like a heavy weight in my tummy. Maybe God's trying to tell me something?

For breakfast I had 8oz F/F Peach Yogurt w/3/4c honey nut cheerios. Lunch, salad w/FF Ranch, and then Hooters wings for dinner. The wings weren't worth all the fat and calories. <burp!>

[lucy_love]

Good job everyone! I know how you feel about trying to eat what's left in the pantry, especially being a college student, I find myself doing that a lot. ::yes::

I weighed in today at the doc early because I have to go back to school early, but I lost 3 pounds in 2 days. I'm sure it's just water weight, but you have to start somewhere :)

My diet is super strict and since I am a picky eater, I have been eating a turkey dog for breakfast :rotfl:

[BigDaddyRog]

Lucy....just curious...are you on Atkins, induction phase?

[des1954]

Rog - She's under a Dr's supervised weight loss program. Strict diet & shots. I have two friends that have gone that route. IIRC the Dr that "invented" this system is in the Tampa Bay area. It's very expensive, but the results are amazing! A friend of Rick's - actually a former boss - lost 82lbs in 7 or 8 months. A friend of mine has been on the program since Feb/Mar and has already lost 48lbs. My understanding is that you eat a lot of lean protein and veggies - very little fat and starches - so it' more like South Beach Diet. That, coupled with the meds, brings results, and teaches you a healthy diet life-style. The real trick is keeping up with the life-style once you've obtained your weight loss goal. Just look at Kirstie Ally since she walked away from Jenny Craig!! Can you say "blimp"?

[lucy_love]

Lucy....just curious...are you on Atkins, induction phase?

No, Des. answered your question perfectly. It is a very strict keitosis stage. As soon as I am out of that stage, I add in non-starchy veggies such as, green beans and selected fruits. Like des. said, I am on a weekly shot, and other prescribed medications. Then I go into another stage where I learn how to add in other foods successfully. In the Tampa Bay area, supposedly this guy is incredible and the office has been jam packed every time I go, so I hope my money is worth it; it's very expensive.

Rog - She's under a Dr's supervised weight loss program. Strict diet & shots. I have two friends that have gone that route. IIRC the Dr that "invented" this system is in the Tampa Bay area. It's very expensive, but the results are amazing! A friend of Rick's - actually a former boss - lost 82lbs in 7 or 8 months. A friend of mine has been on the program since Feb/Mar and has already lost 48lbs. My understanding is that you eat a lot of lean protein and veggies - very little fat and starches - so it' more like South Beach Diet. That, coupled with the meds, brings results, and teaches you a healthy diet life-style. The real trick is keeping up with the life-style once you've obtained your weight loss goal. Just look at Kirstie Ally since she walked away from Jenny Craig!! Can you say "blimp"?

Thanks des! It's encouraging to hear those success stories with this program. I think since it is so expensive, it would behoove me to stick to it and try my hardest.

[PolynesianPixie]

That sounds like military torture to me!!!:rotfl2:



:lmao:
it's actually really fun in a "yuppy california women trying to be trendily ethnic kind of way"

[Just Beachy]

Welcome Deb and Lucy! Good luck with your programs.

Ami, your "yoga booty ballet" inspired me yesterday to get off my booty! I'm not much of an exercise person, but last night a friend and I decided to go walking. We did 1.6 mile. Hey, it's a start!

Deb, you would think $ would be a motivator. Unfortunately, I have been spending a small fortune on Medifast and not completely sticking with it!! :eek:

I lost 10 lbs my first week. 20 lbs total first month. If only it kept going like that... I guess if you eat enough "light" ice cream and popcorn, eventually it's not "light" anymore!! :lmao: I HAVE to get motivated again.

[tinah159]

Hi everyone. I really need to lose some weight. I hoping joining you guys, I can get on track and stay there!

[PolynesianPixie]

Hi everyone. I really need to lose some weight. I hoping joining you guys, I can get on track and stay there!

Welcome!!!!!!!

[des1954]

Deb, you would think $ would be a motivator. Unfortunately, I have been spending a small fortune on Medifast and not completely sticking with it!! :eek:
Two years ago I spent about $1400 on L.A. Weight Loss, (1 year program paid in advance and non-refundable) and did really good for about 4 months. I lost 38lbs...then... SKREEEEECH!!! I got totally PO'ed by being "told" what I could and couldn't eat. I was frustrated because the things I like to eat were off limits. Then....my DBro's youngest DD got married, flew to NY, ate & drank like it was my last weekend on earth.... bye-bye L.A.

Yes, I've gained it all back, but thankfully not any more than I lost.

For me, the WW Points system is probably the best because I can eat anything I'd like, but just have to count the point value per food item, and do some careful planning.

DSis-in-law's best friend (who I also went to high school with) has done an INCREDIBLE job on WW. In high school (37 years ago) she was very overweight and it only got worse as the years went by. Today??? She is skinnier than ever, looks and feels great & is keeping the weight off. When first I saw her after all her weight loss, my reaction was: "HOLY S##T, CHRIS!!! I had seen her two years previously & she was probably close to or over 300lbs - and she's all of 5'1". Then I see her and she was all of 120lbs, if that!!

If you're determined, I guess you can do anything!!
Lord...smite me with determination. Amen.

[PolynesianPixie]

I had seen her two years previously & she was probably close to or over 300lbs - and she's all of 5'1". Then I see her and she was all of 120lbs, if that!!

I'm 5'1. Wish I weighed 120.

If you're determined, I guess you can do anything!!
Lord...smite me with determination. Amen.

I'm going to steal that as my mantra, ok?



Also...I lost 1 lb. Better than gaining 1.

[Just Beachy]

Welcome, Tinah159! :welcome:


Deb, I aree with you. I think you can do anything as long as you put your mind to it. WW didn't work for me as well because they allow you "extra" points to use during the week. It was too much temptation for me. I'm usually very disciplined the first month to 6 weeks of a diet. After that, I kind of lose my willpower and start to eat just a "little" off-program. Next thing you know, I'm totally off the diet and wondering what the heck happened to that willpower. That leads to me feeling horrible about myself, which then leads to me eating because I feel sorry for myself, and then gaining every ounce back, usually plus some!!!! :sad: You would think I wouldn't do this to myself anymore since I know that this is what I do!

I have decided this time around I'm gonna take it one day at a time, one meal at a time. If I fall off the wagon, just get back on. Don't wait for it to run me over! Dieting is one of the only things in life where we feel if we make one mistake, it's over. "Oh, no. I ate a cupcake. Oh, well. I might as well eat whatever I want now." Diet over. When else do we do that? If you get a ding in your car in a parking lot, you wouldn't say, "That's it. I'm not driving anymore."!!!! It's crazy!

I did manage to lose 1 lb this week. :banana: I started walking so that might be why. I am going to keep going though. Even if I have another few weeks where I lose nothing at all. I FEEL better even after only losing 27 lbs so far. It's really amazing. THAT'S what should be the motivator!!!

I hope all of you are doing and feeling well! Good luck everybody!

[Just Beachy]

I'm going to steal that as my mantra, ok?



Also...I lost 1 lb. Better than gaining 1.

Congratulations, Ami!!!!:thumbsup2

[VACAMPER]

Oh no, hang in there.:hug:

I managed to actually stick to WW today, do a 35min. sculpting tape and walk on my treadmill for 45min. Yay me!!!! Best day i've had in a long time.

Ok, our posts are mixed up. Hang in there to djblu883

[djblu883]

:mad: :guilty: :scared: :crazy2: :faint: :furious: not doing so good...thought since I am on the road so much I might try nutri system...alas they have soy protein and recommended that I consult my doc for a program who doesn't lol..seems all the dietary supplements I could use do....and I get hives...back to square 10 ...feeling blue today

[seabee]

Hi everyone. I really need to lose some weight. I hoping joining you guys, I can get on track and stay there!

Welcome to the craziest weight loss group you will ever meet!!


BTY-I forgot to weigh in yesterday. I have lost 1 lb this week. Not bad since I still am not back on my excercising regime. That is a total of 10 lbs since we started. I'm happy with that. I don't think I would have anything if I hadn't started this with you guys so I'm good. Congrats to everyone. With the way things have been around here I haven't had much time to get on and keep up, but you guys are doing awesome!!

[seabee]

If you're determined, I guess you can do anything!!
Lord...smite me with determination. Amen.

pixiedust: Your all set now!

[lucy_love]

Hi everyone! Are we suppose to check in on a specific date with our weight?

I have lost 7 pounds so far, not much but it's a start.

I hope everyone is doing well. I am hoping to loose 20 pounds by my next trip to the fort, anyone else loosing weight for a trip?

My boyfriend and I are hopefully getting engaged soon so I want to be skinny for pictures! :lovestruc

[VACAMPER]

Weigh in day is Friday. I've have not been doing well. I was supposed to be losing weight for our upcoming trip to the Smokey Mountains. At this point i'm just trying not to gain anymore before our trip in 2 weeks. I'm hoping (once again) to get back on track after the fourth and our vacation.

BTW, Congrats on your almost engagement!:banana: Your off to a great start. You'll be a hottie in your pictures. (your BF isn't bad looking either, i saw his picture in your TR;)

[des1954]

When I weighed myself Saturday, I had lost 3 lbs!! I didn't use any plan... I was just careful & choosy.

[lucy_love]

Weigh in day is Friday. I've have not been doing well. I was supposed to be losing weight for our upcoming trip to the Smokey Mountains. At this point i'm just trying not to gain anymore before our trip in 2 weeks. I'm hoping (once again) to get back on track after the fourth and our vacation.

BTW, Congrats on your almost engagement!:banana: Your off to a great start. You'll be a hottie in your pictures. (your BF isn't bad looking either, i saw his picture in your TR;)

Thank you! :goodvibes Have fun in the Smokies, that's where we were. It was very hard to stay on the diet there.

[Just Beachy]

When I weighed myself Saturday, I had lost 3 lbs!! I didn't use any plan... I was just careful & choosy.

Yaaayyyyy!!! That's great, Deb!! :woohoo:

[Tent Camping Mom]

Just back from the cruise and I knew I would gain weight. Stepped on the scales yesterday and showed a 12 pound gain! :scared1: I'm sure a lot of it is water weight since I probably drank about 2 gallons of salty ocean water while snorkeling :sad2: On a happier note, I did stay active by biking Castaway Cay on both days on the island (they let us keep the bikes for 2 hours each day) and we snorkeled for two hours both days. The heat and humidity wasn't bad on Castaway Cay but Nassau was H. E. double hockey sticks! I'm sure I sweated enough that my body told me to hold on to as much water as possible after that. I'm still shedding the water, the scales said I was down 3 pounds since yesterday...definitely water. I'm having some hormonal issues now so I'm sure I won't shed it in a hurry. I'll give it until Friday and see what my actual weight is.

[PolynesianPixie]

When I weighed myself Saturday, I had lost 3 lbs!! I didn't use any plan... I was just careful & choosy.

:cool1:

Just back from the cruise and I knew I would gain weight. Stepped on the scales yesterday and showed a 12 pound gain! :scared1: I'm sure a lot of it is water weight since I probably drank about 2 gallons of salty ocean water while snorkeling :sad2: On a happier note, I did stay active by biking Castaway Cay on both days on the island (they let us keep the bikes for 2 hours each day) and we snorkeled for two hours both days. The heat and humidity wasn't bad on Castaway Cay but Nassau was H. E. double hockey sticks! I'm sure I sweated enough that my body told me to hold on to as much water as possible after that. I'm still shedding the water, the scales said I was down 3 pounds since yesterday...definitely water. I'm having some hormonal issues now so I'm sure I won't shed it in a hurry. I'll give it until Friday and see what my actual weight is.

Vacations always mess with your body! You'll be back on track in no time!

[seabee]

I'm sure a lot of it is water weight since I probably drank about 2 gallons of salty ocean water while snorkeling :sad2: I'll give it until Friday and see what my actual weight is.


Probably the sodium. That will give you wicked water retention.:rotfl: Don't worry, you will be back to your self in no time!

[seabee]

Hey all, hope everyone is having a great week, and you all enjoy the 4th. My DH forwarded this to me and I thought I would share it all with you. It's a sweepstakes for healthy food(meals and snacks) to be delivered to your home for a year for the entire family. Wouldn't that be great. I would love not to have to think about what I should be eating, just send it to me! Here's the link.

http://family.go.com/sweeps/eat-smart/?CMP=NLC-JZ8357914640

[PolynesianPixie]

I'm asking forgiveness in advance for my probable 5 lb weight gain by the time I get back from Disney. I promise to kick it in high gear next week! I'm thinking about using the gym at WL.....thinking about it ;)

[clkelley]

I actually think I'll do pretty good this trip. The only meal I'll be eating "out" will be on Friday evening going to Earl of Sandwhich before PI. It doesn't sound like there's going to be too many "sweets" at the GG meal, so I'm golden.

[PolynesianPixie]

Not me. I want sushi at CG, pasta at Tony's, a cheeseburger at Pecos Bill, chowder at capn jacks, and several drinks in Epcot.

[clkelley]

Not me. I want sushi at CG, pasta at Tony's, a cheeseburger at Pecos Bill, chowder at capn jacks, and several drinks in Epcot.

Are you gonna have "time" to go to the store with me on Friday???:rolleyes1

[Just Beachy]

Ami and Carol -
Hope you have an awesome time at the Fort! I know if it was ME going (and, oh, how I wish it was me going with you all!!!) I don't think I would even be thinking about diets!! :sad2: You'll probably be doing a lot of walking so that should make up for some of the food. However, I've been reading about this 4th of July grand gathering... I don't know how y'all are gonna make up for all that kungaloosh and beer!!! :lmao: Have a great time and enjoy!!!!

[PolynesianPixie]

Are you gonna have "time" to go to the store with me on Friday???:rolleyes1

Ha Ha! Yeah..it's to get food!

[PolynesianPixie]

Ami and Carol -
Hope you have an awesome time at the Fort! I know if it was ME going (and, oh, how I wish it was me going with you all!!!) I don't think I would even be thinking about diets!! :sad2: You'll probably be doing a lot of walking so that should make up for some of the food. However, I've been reading about this 4th of July grand gathering... I don't know how y'all are gonna make up for all that kungaloosh and beer!!! :lmao: Have a great time and enjoy!!!!

Thanks! I just ate a big ole brownie with VACAMPER :rolleyes1 ...nope, not thinking about diets! :laughing:

[seabee]

Don't worry, I always loose weight when we are in Disney, and I ALWAYS eat WAAAYYY more/worse than I do at home. Tell Amanda I say HI, wish I was there with you guys. You know Jim is getting better, because he has gone back to his everyother day outburst of "pack up the camper, we're going" Too bad it's always an empty promise.:guilty: I will be with you in spirit. Post some pics if ya can! Have fun!!!

[VACAMPER]

Ok, i may have fed Ami a big ole brownie with icing but she fed me this pampered chef pizza ring thingy that was fabulous. So she started it. Seabee i wish you could have been there too. We had a great time. Ami's a great person. Really sweet and kind. Glad Jims getting back to his old self. Just take him seriously and load that camper and go. BTW, how do you possibly lose weight at DW?

[lucy_love]

I didn't know that Friday's were weigh in days until a few days ago, so my weeks are a little off so I will start fresh.....

Starting weight on 6/21
166

today's weight
154

so I am down 11 1/2 pounds (Dr scale) I still have quite a ways to go and we all know the first 10 are the easiest!!

I hope everyone can do well today, I know it's hard to stay on the diet on holidays. ;)

[clkelley]

Well, I weighed this morning and I didn't gain any weight at the Fort!!!!!!!!

[PolynesianPixie]

Well, I weighed this morning and I didn't gain any weight at the Fort!!!!!!!!

neither did I!

[Tent Camping Mom]

Way to go Carol, Ami, and Lucy! :goodvibes I didn't fair as well on my last vacation.
Good news is when I weighed last Friday, I showed a loss of 8 pounds of the 12 that I gained on the cruise...bad news is that I am 4 pounds over my pre-cruise weight and add that to the other 15 pounds that I want to lose and it seems hopeless. I'm so unmotivated right now...so much happening all around me and I can't do anything about it. So many people are getting laid-off here at work and it's heartbreaking. Ice that with tuition increases (at both my work and DS's school) textbook increases, parking permit increases, budget cuts, and the list goes on....sorry for the rant....where's that "angry" thread when I need it?

[lucy_love]

Don't give up!!! You lost almost all of your vacation wieght! That's a big accomplishment. It is always expected to gain weight on vacation, especially a cruise! You can do it. FL was hit very hard with budget cuts as well, so why let yourself get down about weight and the budget issues? Don't do that to yoruself, you can't control the budget cuts! Cheer up!!!!

[lucy_love]

Today's Friday, where is everyone :confused3

I hope everyone is doing well and keeping their spirits up :goodvibes

Last Friday: 154

Today: 151

lost 3 pounds since last week

total loss: 15

The past few days I have been doing 2 hours of cardio a day so I hope to keep that up and loose more next week :)

[Just Beachy]

Carol and Ami, congrats on not gaining! How did u manage that with all of the Fort Festivities? I'm envious!

Lucy, that's great! 3 lbs a week is fantastic!

I stayed the same again this week. Oh well. My own fault. Not feeling the motivation lately. But at least I didn't gain!

Hope everyone is doing well. Have a great weekend!

[lucy_love]

Thanks Kelly! Good job on not gaining anything, sometimes it is hard to stay motivated. The fact that I have a Disney trip coming up really keeps me going! And, I want to be thin for Thanksgiving when I see a lot of relatives :)

maybe you could find something that's coming up that could keep you going?

[PolynesianPixie]

Today's Friday, where is everyone :confused3

I hope everyone is doing well and keeping their spirits up :goodvibes

Last Friday: 154

Today: 151

lost 3 pounds since last week

total loss: 15

The past few days I have been doing 2 hours of cardio a day so I hope to keep that up and loose more next week :)

Wow! That's amazing! I don't think I could do 2 hours of cardio a day! Unless you count chasing my kids around and playing with them!

Alright....my next official Disney World trip is December. According to Weight Watchers I need to loose 17 lbs. My goal is to have that gone by the time we leave for the trip. 17 pounds in 5 months is very do-able, I think.

Keep up the good work everybody!

[VACAMPER]

[QUOTE=lucy_love;26167515]Today's Friday, where is everyone :confused3




I'm hiding in my fat jeans!:rotfl:

I haven't had a loss to post in a while. We leave for vacation on tues so i know i won't have one next week. Maybe after that you all could have an intervention for me and take away my food.

[Tent Camping Mom]

I'm down 2 pounds this week, I'm almost down to my mini-goal.:yay:

[clkelley]

Congrats!! I don't think I'm gonna weigh at all while I'm being lazy on the couch/bed for the next 6 weeks. Although I have ordered all junk banished from the house!!! If my son wants something, he can go to Dairy Queen!! DH doesn't need it either!!

[VACAMPER]

Good luck with your surgery. Make them pamper you. If your feeling good afterwards fake it so they feel sorry for you.

[lucy_love]

I agree, make them pamper you!

Good luck, I hope it all goes well.

When I had my wisdom teeth surgicaly removed, I soaked up every ounce of it. Nothing like being fed ice cream and mashed potatoes for a week.

[Just Beachy]

TCMom - That's great! Keep up the good work! :thumbsup2

VACAMPER - Will you share your intervention with me? I really have no motivation lately. Enjoy your vacation! :wave:

Lucy - My next trip is not until Sept 2009 when we go to Disney. It'll be here before I know it, but right now it seems sooooo far away that I just can't get into the mindset of losing weight for the trip yet. 2 hours of cardio a day? Wow. I'm impressed!! You're doing great! Can you send me some of that energy? :rotfl:

Carol - I'm sorry to hear that you're needing surgery. I hope you heal/feel better quickly! :flower3: Just get better - don't worry about scales and weighing! I'LL still be here, trying to lose weight, when you're feeling better! ::yes::

[lucy_love]

I know this doesn't apply to all, but my gym has t.v.'s at every treadmill, so my secret is I go when there are shows on t.v. I like so I stay and watch the entire show.

I like:
Ellen
Oprah
Dr. PHil
HGTV shows

stuff like that so i check my t.v. guide before I go :thumbsup2

[VACAMPER]

I love the food network. :)

[Gatordad]

I love the food network. :)

Therein lies your problem...... you can't workout to watching the food network, lol......

[lucy_love]

I love the food network. :)

:rotfl:

that always makes me hungry and reminds me of the foods I can't eat

but I do enjoy "take home chef" for other reasons ;)

[VACAMPER]

I know this is a problem. I love to cook and try new recipes. My favorite recipes are Paula deans so lots of butter. Maybe i should start watching the fitness channel. Then i could try new workouts instead. Maybe some of that yoga bootie shakin stuff Ami does.:rotfl:

[BigDaddyRog]

Paula Dean has got to be the sexiest Big Momma on TV...that woman knows the fastest way to a man's heartattack!!!

[Just Beachy]

I haven't had a Paula Deen dish in quite a while. THAT woman knows how to make a tasty meal. Ever have her grilled corn on the cob? It's the way my DH requests it now! Slather corn with mayo. Roll in parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with chili power and a little salt. Wrap in foil and grill for about 15 mins. OMG is it good. How come I'm the one with the weight problem and not him?????

[my3princes]

Just a quick check in. We've been at the Fort for 2 weeks now and I have maintained my weight within a pound give or take :cool1: Still a week left of vacation so I have no idea how I will fair overall, but I'm pretty excited for now.

[lucy_love]

WOW!! That's amazing to maintain while at the fort for that long :)

great job!!

[Just Beachy]

Figured I'd bump this. You know what they say, out of sight, out of mind...

I'm walking 2 miles now 3 nights/wk. I'm not losing, but I'm not gaining either. How's everyone doing?

[PolynesianPixie]

I seem to be holding steady. Really I just need a kick in the butt.

[Gatordad]

kick

[PolynesianPixie]

thanks. you need to kick harder. I have a big butt :lmao:

[All7OfUs]

Last April when this thread started, I was pretty pumped up to get off the 15 extra pounds. I figured when we got back to kazakhstan, and AWAY from the ubiquitous American fast, convenient and fattening! food, I could concentrate better on losing it. Now that I'm here, I'm finding it just as hard. UGH!! They love to cook with HUGE amounts of oil, and visiting with friends and eating is just what we do here. I forgot that I have no scale here, so weighing in is impossible. I suppose I could go to the bazaar and weigh myself like a sack of onions, but that would be rather weird. Luckily, fresh fruit is in season now, and I can eat more of that. In fact, just getting to the bazaar and back home when it's 100 degrees outside should help me sweat off some anyway. :cool1: Anyone else try to lose weight without a scale?? Do you just sort of watch how your clothes fit??!!

[lucy_love]

To be honest, I am addicted to the scale, it's horrible! I get on it at least 3 times a day. I am trying to cut back lol. Mmm I bet food in kazakhstan is so delicious! I am going to the fort in a few weeks and really nervous about it!

I will do my update on Friday :) I go to the doctor tomorrow.

[lucy_love]

thanks. you need to kick harder. I have a big butt :lmao:


KICK

:rotfl2:

j/k!

[Doggiesluvdisney2]

Wow just found this thread!! Great job to all of you losing all this weight. Count me in. I havd fallen off the wagon myself, but thanks to reading this and committing to post weekly results I can get excited again!

Thank you so much for this, I look forward to following through with everyone.

[Born 2 Fish]

I know this is a problem. I love to cook and try new recipes. My favorite recipes are Paula deans so lots of butter. Maybe i should start watching the fitness channel. Then i could try new workouts instead. Maybe some of that yoga bootie shakin stuff Ami does.:rotfl:



Mmmmmm,,butter, and lots of it ! :thumbsup2
And lets not forget pork fat.:thumbsup2
Pork Fat RULES !!!!:thumbsup2
Mmmmmm !!

[PolynesianPixie]

KICK

:rotfl2:

j/k!

ouch! :lmao:

[lucy_love]

Wow just found this thread!! Great job to all of you losing all this weight. Count me in. I havd fallen off the wagon myself, but thanks to reading this and committing to post weekly results I can get excited again!

Thank you so much for this, I look forward to following through with everyone.

welcome! I find being a part of a group where we all weigh in on a date (Friday) helps me a lot to stay motivated! The more the merrier here :)

:welcome:

[All7OfUs]

I'll be the first to report, since I'm about 10 hours ahead of you all, and it's already Friday here :) As I said before, I have no scale here, so I just have to monitor what I'm eating, and use the Fitday website to track how I'm doing. This week I really did well, eating an average of 1300 calories a day. I"M STARVING! Okay not really starving, but I'd love more to eat. Watermelons are in season here now! Mmmm, the sweetest in the whole world I think, so we've been getting one everyday. We only pay 15 cents a pound and by the end of the summer they will be almost free :love:

Looking forward to seeing how you all did this week!!! Any new lite food ideas made from all scratch (no boxes or mixes of any kind here!)??? Tomorrow we're having gazpacho with hummus and fresh bread.

[Tent Camping Mom]

For me, no gain, no loss, just the same. Still need those last 2 pounds off for my mini-goal. It's been a hectic week and I only made it to the gym 3 days this week. I only swam laps once last weekend. DS had baseball practice every night as he's getting ready for All Stars so the drive-thru has been my deceptive friend :guilty:. I'm hoping next week will be better, if not, someone may have to light a fire under my butt!

[lucy_love]

I use fitday.com too! I love tracking my progress and setting goals there :)

I actually had a great week, I went to the doctor yesterday for my vitals/weight/etc. and had a great report!

I weighed in yesterday at the docs at 146! which means I lost 5 pounds since last Friday and lost a total of 20 pounds! YAY, that's my first goal :goodvibes

which also means that in a little less then 4 weeks I have lost 20 pounds, so this doctor I am seeing really works and is worth the money!

I find it a lot harder to diet when I am home in Clearwater/Dunedin and not at school because my family orders the most tempting things and we go out to eat every day. When I am at school, it's just me so I stick to it 100% I must imagine that you all with families must have it even harder! Especially i the rest of your family is not on a diet, I don't know how you do it. Kudos to you!! :thumbsup2

I am going to go running today on Dunedin Causeway to try and get some much needed cardio in.

My goal is to be at 140 by next wed (when I leave for Pigeon Forge) but that's pushing it! I just hope I can really keep it up because I know it's only going to get harder and harder from here on :(

I hope everyone is going to have a nice weekend, it's actually sunny here for once!

[PolynesianPixie]

Wow Ashley! That's great! Amazing results! If I want to loose some pounds fast, I need to talk to you first!

Well, I did loose a pound....I'm not sure how, though! 16 to go! I haven't exactly been eating healthy! I didn't have time for dinner last night, so after I taught VBS I took my girls out for ice cream. Ice cream for dinner at 8:30 pm! Oh well. It was fun. It hit me last night that I've hardly had any water :eek: . I guess I just haven't been eating too much, even if I'm not eating the right things.

I've been a little more concerned over my in-laws health lately than my own. Although, DHs uncle told me last weekend that I shouldn't loose another pound. I looked perfect already! Gotta love family! :lmao:

[Just Beachy]

No change for me this week, but I haven't really given it 100% either. I got in a 2.5 mile walk last night, though. Well, the economy is definitely affecting me. I had to cancel my Medifast. Just way too expensive. So, I guess I will go back to measuring and counting points with Weight Watchers. I have all the info already so it won't cost me anything. No meetings, but I didn't have meetings with Medifast either and lost 26 lbs. But more importantly, I have all of you for support!! :goodvibes

Good luck to everyone. Hope you're all doing well.


Welcome, Doggiesluvdisney2!!!! :welcome:

[Just Beachy]

Ashley - you're doing fantastic!! I'm so happy for you!:cool1:

TCMom - sounds like we're in the same boat. At least the exercise is good. It's probably the reason I haven't been gaining... :rolleyes:

All7OfUs - I give you so much credit! :worship: No scale! I guess you could go by your measurements? And definitely the way your clothes will be fitting. Good luck, sounds like you're doing great!

Ami - Congrats on the pound! Every pound counts! :thumbsup2 By the way, how are your in-laws doing? I've been thinking about you all and hoping things are getting better. :hug:

[RNmomnFL]

Reluctantly reaching out to the group: I've been following this thread for a while and haven't posted since I've been how can I say it, vacillating on my commitment to weight loss. I have many excuses...economy sucks so can't buy "good" foods/drive to mall to walk/buy new clothes as needed/join the Y, raining so can't get outside to walk/swim, I'm old so my metabolism is slow plus what does it matter what I weigh as I am old like I said LOL, I'm tired of watching what I eat for so many years and love chocolate, I'm not that overweight, etc. I feel lame just writing this. Still, I know the adverse effects of the extra weight on your health, self-esteem and all that so need to work on this. Plus, my family could benefit from healthier eating habits and exercise too. Anyway, I have a goal of 20 pounds wt. loss. Weighed a few minutes ago and my start weight is 163#. I'll be following a modified weight watcher's plan in that I'll be aiming for 1800 cals./day of lowfat and high fiber (5 fruit/veg) and of course daily exercise. Oh yeah, forgot the daily water. I'm thankful if you got this far in my book. :)

[seabee]

Welcome aboard RNmomnFL! No need to feel bad, we have all been there. In fact, I have to light a fire under my butt again. If I would stop being such a wimp I would get in the pool and do laps, it would be a great way to excercise. The kids make fun of me, I still think the water is too cold. Anyway, I have been spending a lot of time catching up on everything I had postponed while Jim was in the hospital, and now I need to get back on board with my weight. I did loose 1 lb. this week, however I think I may have gained 2, so I guess I didn't really loose anything.:confused3

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_28_125.gif Here's to all of us surviving the summer goodies!!

[RNmomnFL]

Thanks SB. I know all about stress eating. One pound gain is minimal. Don't beat yourself up. Also, I'm the same way with the cold water in the pool. I waste so much time just getting in.

[Just Beachy]

Welcome, RNmomnFL :welcome:




Nicole - Good to see you! :wave2: How is your DH doing? Hope all is well...

[RNmomnFL]

Thanks for the welcome Kelly. I do so much better with sticking to my "plan for wt. loss" in a group setting. Stinks that I have to be accountable to someone other than myself.

[lucy_love]

Tent Camping Mom: Those last 2 are always the hardest and the first 2 are always the easiest :)

PolynesianPixie: Good job on the pound! My doctors program is amazing! I owe it all to him :thumbsup2 thank you :)

Just Beachy: I have a friend who is on OptiFast which I think is very similar to Medifast and it worked for her but it is pricey! My mom does/did weight watchers and she loves it, that's the only way she will diet! Good luck!

and thank you!

RNmomnFL: Welcome! And don't feel bad or anything we have all been there and everyone here is no nice and supportive! My mom loves weight watchers! I try to get a lot of fiber in too, green beans and broccoli!

seabee: I refuse to go in cold water too!

[RNmomnFL]

RNmomnFL: Welcome! And don't feel bad or anything we have all been there and everyone here is no nice and supportive! My mom loves weight watchers! I try to get a lot of fiber in too, green beans and broccoli!



thank you Lucy. Green beans and broc. rule! :)

[clkelley]

Well, I stepped on the scale when I got home from the hospital. I shouldn't have. I'm up 10 pounds!! I'm hoping it's just fluids.

[RNmomnFL]

Up 10#...won't stick I'm sure! In a couple days reweigh and see.

[PolynesianPixie]

Well, I stepped on the scale when I got home from the hospital. I shouldn't have. I'm up 10 pounds!! I'm hoping it's just fluids.

Oh yeah! All that stuff they pump you full of in the hospital1 Fluids, air, etc....it'll go away! Don't sweat it!

[lucy_love]

Well I leave tomorrow for my trip to TN so I won't be here to weigh in on Friday. I really hope that I don't gain while on my trip, I will be happy if I can just stay even.

I have become a cardio rat and hope I can fit some in on the trip somewhere!

I hope everyone is having a good week and keeping your chins up!

See ya next week!

[clkelley]

Have fun on your trip!!!

I am happy to report that those 10 pounds and then some are gone!!

I have officially lost a total of 50 lbs from my heaviest!!!

Ideally, I've got 36 pounds to go, but quite honestly, I can't afford the clothes to lose any more rapidly.

My goal now is to just stay healthy and don't gain it back, and perhaps slowly drop the rest over the next couple years.

[lucy_love]

Thank you so much!

Wow, congrats on the 50 pounds, that's incredible!!

I guess I am lucky because I have been every size so when I loose, I have clothes that fits, of course some of it is out of date but items like jeans, and tanks are universal.

[VACAMPER]

There's lot's of hiking trails in pigeon forge. We did a 2.6 mile walk up to Laural Falls. It wasn't hard but a good little walk. Watch out for bears!

[RNmomnFL]

Have fun on your trip!!!

I am happy to report that those 10 pounds and then some are gone!!

I have officially lost a total of 50 lbs from my heaviest!!!

Ideally, I've got 36 pounds to go, but quite honestly, I can't afford the clothes to lose any more rapidly.

My goal now is to just stay healthy and don't gain it back, and perhaps slowly drop the rest over the next couple years.

Woohoo! Awesome on the wt. loss.

Oh yeah, thanks for all the welcomes. I'm working four out of five evenings this week so my PM swims/walks are out plus it's been kind of rainy so exercise is tough right now. I realize that's probably just me spouting excuses but oh well I'm still saying. DH made choc. chip cookies Sunday and i've been nibbling, yuck. But at least I'm doing better with getting in water on a daily basis.

[lucy_love]

Thanks for the info. I hope I don't see any bears! On my camping trip I took a couple weeks ago (I made a post about it), we hiked part of the AT and didn't run into any bears.

[my3princes]

Have fun on your trip!!!

I am happy to report that those 10 pounds and then some are gone!!

I have officially lost a total of 50 lbs from my heaviest!!!

Ideally, I've got 36 pounds to go, but quite honestly, I can't afford the clothes to lose any more rapidly.

My goal now is to just stay healthy and don't gain it back, and perhaps slowly drop the rest over the next couple years.

That's wonderful :cool1: :cool1: You must feel so good :goodvibes The most amazing part is when you pick up something that weighs 50 lbs and realize just how heavy that is and that you were carrying it everyday :eek: Keep up the great work:thumbsup2

[clkelley]

That's wonderful :cool1: :cool1: You must feel so good :goodvibes The most amazing part is when you pick up something that weighs 50 lbs and realize just how heavy that is and that you were carrying it everyday :eek: Keep up the great work:thumbsup2

Oooh, I hadn't thought of that. I won't be able to test that for awhile, as I'm not supposed to lift over 10 lbs for a month, (and I'm pretty sure I'll need to work my way up to 50 lbs over several months).

[Just Beachy]

Carol - glad to see you're feeling better! Hope you're back to normal soon. Congrats on 50 lbs!!! That is amazing!

Lucy - Have a fun and safe trip!


I just got back from Boston for a family gathering of sorts. I thought I was going to be kicking myself over what I ate, but, honestly, I really ate sensibly. I didn't really even think about food either. I just ate when I was hungry and didn't eat hardly any sweets. We also went for a cheap little walk once (only a mile, but I guess it was better than nothing). I did eat a ton of those little clementines, however. We'll see what the scale says. I'm a little afraid....

[RNmomnFL]

Friday weigh-in did show a one pound loss but we had Wendy's last night (rarely have fastfood I swear) so I've probably put it back on and a few more. ARGH!

[tinah159]

Hi everyone. I really have to get my weight under control. I need to lose about 40 lbs. Does anyone have a Wii and use the Wii Fit for exercise?

[lucy_love]

I just got back from TN and I didn't loose or gain so whatever.

still 145

[VACAMPER]

That's great for being on vacation.

[Just Beachy]

I have to get back on track. I have totally lost my momentum. I can't be showing up (hopefully!) to the Dis women's weekend this fat!! :laughing:

[PolynesianPixie]

I have to get back on track. I have totally lost my momentum. I can't be showing up (hopefully!) to the Dis women's weekend this fat!! :laughing:

:lmao: Ok, Kelly! What do we need to do? This thread was halfway down on the second page :eek:

I spent a week in NC and I am currently 5 pounds heavier than when I left, oh dear God! I had a good day yesterday.....so far so good today. I'm hoping friday will look promising. Although, right now I'm wearing my fat shorts......and they fit :sad:

[VACAMPER]

Don't worry Ami, i'm in my fat shorts too. I am up from when we first started this thread. (quite a bit) I've decided i need to rejoin weight watchers to get back on track. Something about someone else weighing me in that makes me think twice about putting food in my mouth. I can't rejoin until my kids go back to school and we get a schedule. Until then i'll just post about how great everyone else is doing.:sad1:

[momoffive]

I haven't posted on this thread because, I am embarrassed to admit, I fell off the wagon very early. I am so motivated now:cheer2: . Our trip is in less than 3 months. DH and I dropped the kids off at VBS last night and headed to the Y. I am proud of my 15 mins of exercise! I hated the elliptical (sp):eek: . I will try it again some day, but not soon. Kudos to all y'all working out and sticking to a diet. DH is doing Atkins and me more the South Beach. I hope I can join in a little more here though.
Loretta

[Just Beachy]

:lmao: Ok, Kelly! What do we need to do? This thread was halfway down on the second page :eek:

I spent a week in NC and I am currently 5 pounds heavier than when I left, oh dear God! I had a good day yesterday.....so far so good today. I'm hoping friday will look promising. Although, right now I'm wearing my fat shorts......and they fit :sad:

I'm thinking of getting my jaw wired shut. :lmao: I have to psyche myself up again. I know all the things to do (and not to do) but I just can't seem to DO it! Ugh! I have gained back 5 of the 26 I lost. This is NOT good!

[Just Beachy]

Don't worry Ami, i'm in my fat shorts too. I am up from when we first started this thread. (quite a bit) I've decided i need to rejoin weight watchers to get back on track. Something about someone else weighing me in that makes me think twice about putting food in my mouth. I can't rejoin until my kids go back to school and we get a schedule. Until then i'll just post about how great everyone else is doing.:sad1:

Amanda, I think WW might just be my next step, ...again. I don't have anything EXCEPT fat shorts. Where do you go from there.... fat-er shorts?! :scared1: My DH has offered to weigh me instead of WW. I would rather be shamed by a total stranger than EVER let him do it! I would end up a widow for sure!

[terri01p]

I haven't been posting because I didn't want to dwell on it to much but I'm holding my own with weight loss, I've done fairly well so far. I'll post whenever I've lost the 50 pounds ( maybe next year sometime ) hehe :woohoo:


Kelly- I just wanted to tell you that I bought a Wii Fit and you can weight yourself and get your BMI and it's right on the money...I went to the doctors and was weighted and then weighted on the Wii fit and it was right on. I've been doing the stepping part of it and I really like it, it has got me up and moving.

[Just Beachy]

I haven't been posting because I didn't want to dwell on it to much but I'm holding my own with weight loss, I've done fairly well so far. I'll post whenever I've lost the 50 pounds ( maybe next year sometime ) hehe :woohoo:


Kelly- I just wanted to tell you that I bought a Wii Fit and you can weight yourself and get your BMI and it's right on the money...I went to the doctors and was weighted and then weighted on the Wii fit and it was right on. I've been doing the stepping part of it and I really like it, it has got me up and moving.

Thanks, Terri. I've been thinking about a Wii Fit. Is that different from the regular Wii? I played one with a friend's son one day. We did baseball and tennis and I am embarrassed to admit it, but I was really working up a sweat! It was fun though!

[terri01p]

Thanks, Terri. I've been thinking about a Wii Fit. Is that different from the regular Wii? I played one with a friend's son one day. We did baseball and tennis and I am embarrassed to admit it, but I was really working up a sweat! It was fun though!


Heehee don't worry I worked up a sweat bowling...goodness.

I like the Wii fit it about 80.00 and it has exercises on it that help get people moving..I hate yoga and it has alot of that on there so if your a fan, that's on there. But I really like the running ( which I can't run ) and the free step, it has help me personal alot because I'm so bored with my threadmill...the Wii fit weights you and gives you diet tip, to me it's just fun. :yay:

[PolynesianPixie]

On the roller coaster that is my weight, I am down 2 lbs since last week, which is lovely, but means that I am still up 3 from the week before ....which means I'm exactly where I started off waaaaaay back before I went to Europe.:teacher:


:headache:

That's ok. School starts back soon and lunches of mac n cheese will be a thing of the past. I'll walk more and focus focus focus!

[terri01p]

I'm trying to lose 5 pounds a month, I know it's not much but by the end of the year I should have lost the 50 pounds I've been going for, I've already lost some so I should be right on track.

I have to eat, I can't starve myself so this has worked for me so far so good.

[seabee]

On the roller coaster that is my weight, I am down 2 lbs since last week, which is lovely, but means that I am still up 3 from the week before ....which means I'm exactly where I started off waaaaaay back before I went to Europe.:teacher:


:headache:

That's ok. School starts back soon and lunches of mac n cheese will be a thing of the past. I'll walk more and focus focus focus!


Yes, that is true. I eat so bad when the kids are home. I will blame the kids. It's their fault I got fat in the first place!!:rotfl: I still have a pair of jeans I wore before I got preggers with my oldest. I don't know why:confused3 my hips have spread so much I will never get back into them. It's like getting a paper cut and pouring lemon juice in it!

[Shannone1]

On the roller coaster that is my weight, I am down 2 lbs since last week, which is lovely, but means that I am still up 3 from the week before ....which means I'm exactly where I started off waaaaaay back before I went to Europe.:teacher:


:headache:

That's ok. School starts back soon and lunches of mac n cheese will be a thing of the past. I'll walk more and focus focus focus!

I find it much easier to stay on track when the kids are in school.

[Brumeiser]

Since Christmas last year I have lost 38 pounds. It has been a combination of walking more since I merchandise up to 17 stores a week. Some days I have no time for lunch so I buy some peanut butter crackers to snack on for lunch. Plus the more stress I am under I don't eat, I am the opposite of most people. I have lost 2 inches off my waist and gone from 3x to 2x on shirts. Lucky we kept alot of my old clothes boxed up.
My wife as started the Alli diet and she has lost 12 pounds in 2 months. It is frustrating for her that I was not realy trying to lose weight and I have lost alot and she is really trying hard and it is slowing coming off.

[Just Beachy]

Since Christmas last year I have lost 38 pounds. It has been a combination of walking more since I merchandise up to 17 stores a week. Some days I have no time for lunch so I buy some peanut butter crackers to snack on for lunch. Plus the more stress I am under I don't eat, I am the opposite of most people. I have lost 2 inches off my waist and gone from 3x to 2x on shirts. Lucky we kept alot of my old clothes boxed up.
My wife as started the Alli diet and she has lost 12 pounds in 2 months. It is frustrating for her that I was not realy trying to lose weight and I have lost alot and she is really trying hard and it is slowing coming off.

Welcome to the weight loss board! Congratulations on your losses! Please tell Mrs. Brumeiser that it is not fair, but men lose faster than women and don't give up. Twelve lbs. in 2 months is great! I wish I could do that! It seems that my get-up-and-go got up and went somewhere else. Probably hangin' out somewhere with my willpower... :rotfl2: (If I don't laugh, I'll cry.)

[lucy_love]

Ok, I have been caught ignoring this thread :rotfl2:

I gained a few pounds while at Disney. The weight loss has slowed down, I still have a while to go until my doctors goal for me.

Must get back on track for our next dis trip, still to be determined ;)
hint hint hint... mom... make ressies for winter break :thumbsup2

[Gatordad]

Fat people are harder to kidnap. I am doing myself a public safety by not getting thin.

[VACAMPER]

Why would anyone want you?

[2goofycampers]

Why would anyone want you?

:lmao:

for his crocs. :rotfl2:

[Gatordad]

Why would anyone want you?

they don't because i'm too difficult a target to kidnap...... besides, they'd only get about $40 in ransome money, not even enough to feed me for a few days. Maybe i need to buy crocoffs in case they try to shoenap them.

[2goofycampers]

they don't because i'm too difficult a target to kidnap...... besides, they'd only get about $40 in ransome money, not even enough to feed me for a few days. Maybe i need to buy crocoffs in case they try to shoenap them.

Be sure to keep the straps around your ankles, make it as difficult as you can. ;)

[Gatordad]

i don't care much for the straps, they require more work to get on and off, but then yes, if the terrorcrocs come trying to steal them and Al isn't around, the strap may save them.

[VACAMPER]

Just glue them to your socks.

[Just Beachy]

Crocs and socks? For real? :confused:

[BRDof3]

Crocs and socks? For real? :confused:


Hey, don't knock the crocsnsocks, I wear socks with mine all the time. Of course, since my DD picked out the camoflauge style for me I don't worry about them getting shoe-jacked since nobody can see them!!

:3dglasses

[Just Beachy]

Hey, don't knock the crocsnsocks, I wear socks with mine all the time.

Hey, to each his own. I, myself, would not be comfortable making that fashion statement. But there's nothing wrong with anyone else who chooses that style. :goodvibes

[Gatordad]

Crocs and socks? For real? :confused:

If you don't wear socks, you look like this.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w66/n880ep/funny-pictures-red-shoes-cat-stupid.jpg

[big kahuna1]

4 words to sandals, crocs or whatever you want to call them with socks...Em barr *** ing!:scared1:

[Gatordad]

hater.

[seabee]

Ok guys, I have driffted a bit this summer. I really was thinking I would do well. I didn't gain, but I only lost 2 lbs the entire time. So, I am officially getting back on track today. I am doing my Wii Fit and having a Lean Cuisine for lunch. If I can loose a pound a week I will be 8 lbs lighter for our trip. Not what I was really wanting, but it will be better.

[Us3]

Ok guys, I have driffted a bit this summer. I really was thinking I would do well. I didn't gain, but I only lost 2 lbs the entire time. So, I am officially getting back on track today. I am doing my Wii Fit and having a Lean Cuisine for lunch. If I can loose a pound a week I will be 8 lbs lighter for our trip. Not what I was really wanting, but it will be better.

We dont have Wii Fit, but man the Wii is a workout! We love the sports games! But my arms always hurt the next day. We always joke and say "I'm nursing my Wii Sports injury". I never dreamed playing a game would do that! :rotfl:

[VACAMPER]

Don't worry Nicole. Your not alone. I'm waiting on my kids to go back to school. Maybe i'll get back on track. Probably not but maybe.

[jrandtysmom]

I'm just seeing this thread for some reason. :confused3 I've been working out/just being more active the past few weeks by walking 3 miles every night (need something to do while waiting for practice to be over), riding my bike and doing my total gym. At first it did nothing but I weighed myself this morning and I've lost 4 lbs since last week before vacation. :thumbsup2 I'll have to keep this up, maybe I can finally fit back into those clothes I wore before I got pregnant - although they probably aren't still in style I'll put them on proudly to wear while I go shopping for new clothes!!!:banana:

[Just Beachy]

Ok. Lately I've been really slacking off, not caring at all what I'm eating. Well, it stops today......again. :laughing: I decided to try WeightWatchers yet again. Seeing the pictures of Ami and Amanda really gave me a kick in the butt to get off mine again. I will not show up to the wild Dis women's weekend looking like this, so help me God!! (and boy, do I need a LOT of help! :scared: )

[PolynesianPixie]

Ok. Lately I've been really slacking off, not caring at all what I'm eating. Well, it stops today......again. :laughing: I decided to try WeightWatchers yet again. Seeing the pictures of Ami and Amanda really gave me a kick in the butt to get off mine again. I will not show up to the wild Dis women's weekend looking like this, so help me God!! (and boy, do I need a LOT of help! :scared: )

That's it....I'm going to email some terrible pictures of me to you so you can see that I am most definitely in need of some dieting! I'm doing WW...I'm going to be diligent about logging my food and posting here. For now...I'm going for a walk!

[BigDaddyRog]

I hadnt even gotten on a scale in 3 weeks.....I had sit at 280 for sooo long that I just got disgusted and didnt want to know anymore. for some reason, I weighed this morning and am sitting at 271!!! I dont know where those 9 lbs went...but Im glad they are gone!!! Yay Me!!!

[VACAMPER]

Trust me I need to be a part of this thread. We were very selective with those photos.

[VACAMPER]

I hadnt even gotten on a scale in 3 weeks.....I had sit at 280 for sooo long that I just got disgusted and didnt want to know anymore. for some reason, I weighed this morning and am sitting at 271!!! I dont know where those 9 lbs went...but Im glad they are gone!!! Yay Me!!!

:wizard: Their gone. I did it for you. If only my powers worked on me.

[Just Beachy]

Yaaaayyyy, Rog!!! That's fantastic!!!! And just like a man to be able to lose weight when he's not even trying..... :sad2: ;)