Weight Loss 2009

[pkitty]

Hi all. I can't find SandyC's weight loss thread to renew it. So I decided to create a new one; SandraC I hope you don't mind. I Hope this thread will stay around until atleast my March trip to WDW. I want to loose about 20 pounds before I leave to see the mouse. I know its going to be hard, but even a 10 pound drop will make me verrry happpy....I see alot of others want to loose some weight as well and I am one who needs all the help I can get to keep me going and motivated. So please join me or drop me your thoughts.. and ideas to help keep off the weight and stick to the plan of living a healthier life. Together we can get this done.

I try not to look at the big picture all the time only the next five pounds.

good luck..:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

P.S.

The Disney Store have all stainless steel Mickey travel mugs on sale for 6.99.

[Disney Ontario]

Hi. I am on here too. We head to Disney March 5 and I NEED a change. ALSO dd 20 is getting married in Aug so I want to find a dress in Florida.We just cleaned out the fridge all ready for the GOOD food.
I am 209.5 now.:scared1: My first goal is 200. Its the whole water thing, I rather have a Coke or chocolate milk a nono.

[angela1044]

I'm in. I want to lose a bunch of weight but my first goal is 20 lbs. If I lose that I want to talk to my doctor about a breast reduction. So that's my first goal.

Thanks for starting the thread.

[ahalla]

Count me in. I want to lose 25 ideally but will be satisfied with 10!

[BraMax]

Hey there! Count me in! I have lost 15 lbs since our last trip to DL in September and I still have another 20 lbs to go to reach my first major goal. Once I have reached that then I still would like to loose 30-40 lbs. But the 20 would be nice before summer so that I have the energy to keep up with my boys who are very active!

DH and I are heading to DL Feb 3 so if I can loose 5 lbs by then I will be thrilled.

So what is everyone going to do to help? Diet plans? Excersise programs?
Please share so that maybe other will be inspired as well.


Me I am on medical leave from Curves until at least February but I do have a Wii Fit and an Ab DVD that I am going to start on everyday tomorrow once the boys are back in school. As for eating we are cutting back on the eating out and at home portion size and not eating after dinner unless it's a movie nightpopcorn:: .

Well good luck all my fellow Disser's I know we can do this!:banana:

[Disneyof3]

:thumbsup2

Count me in!!!

I want to lose 10 pounds in 69 days. This is very reasonable, 1 pound a week. :cheer2: :cheer2:

[mermaid&cinderella]

Count me in. I need to loss 10 pounds to meet my ideal (before dd) weight. I want to go it before June but those last 10 pounds are sooooo hard to loss:mad:

[DisneyFreak06]

I'm in too! I would like to lose 20 pounds again. I keep going up and down this 20 lbs, so hopefully I will get there again. I just got my room really organized and it's been clean for a week, so here's hoping I can stick to my resolutions this year! :rotfl2:

[candielips]

I am also in. I started a week ago at WW, just before new years, and I lost 5 lbs my first week!!! 30 more to go before I can become lifetime. I have had a lot of success w/ WW (and no I do not work for WW :goodvibes )
I lost 40 lbs with them from Oct 07 to June 08. I thought I could go it alone & gained 12 lbs in the last 6 mths. But I didn't venture too far.
Maybe we could do a weekly weigh in, or share exercise tips, recipes, meal plan ideas, and just general support.
I am starting back at the gym tomorrow morning as I've been off for 2 wks and I'm nervous. Every time I work out & do WW I never seem to lose as much. So i'm just going to start back w/ my spinning classes & ease into the weight training slowly.
My eating tip from this past week was that I went to bed early at 8pm right after my DD18mths went to bed. I didn't go to sleep but I did my nightly TV watching in bed so it prevented me from snacking at night. This really is my bad habit, so I think I've found a way to curb it.
Also the Biggest Loser starts on Tuesday so I'm hoping to lose weight and work out along w/ them & track my progress. While I would never expect to lose what they do, I'd be interested to see how well I could do by the end of the 12 weeks.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Thanks for the thread! I am happy to join the group.

My goal is 10-15 lbs by March 15th!

My plan:
1. Attend WW weekly
2. Activate my two month pass to Curves by Wed. this week
3. JOURNAL what I am eating!!
4. Walk 5x/weekly w/walk away the pounds dvds
5. Post here for motivation and a kick in the pants

[wannago2disney]

count me in!:thumbsup2

I have 2 young kids that eat constantly...I seem to always have food out for one reason or another...my DH works shifts and would like to drop some lbs too but his schedule really messes with his eating and that messes with mine :guilty: ...any extra encouragement would be very helpful...we are going back on WW starting tomorrow (counting pts.)

[DearDaisyinDurham]

count me in!:thumbsup2

I have 2 young kids that eat constantly...I seem to always have food out for one reason or another...my DH works shifts and would like to drop some lbs too but his schedule really messes with his eating and that messes with mine :guilty: ...any extra encouragement would be very helpful...we are going back on WW starting tomorrow (counting pts.)

You're in the right place for support & encouragement!!
Great family picture btw!!

[twin_momma]

Great idea to start this thread.

I'm looking to loose about 40lbs total but would be happy with 20 for now to get me started.

I've done WW and it's a great program but, being impatient I'd love to loose the weight a little faster and then worry about keeping it off once it's off. I know that sounds ridiculous, especially since I agree with eating properly and making my eating changes a part of a lifestyle change.

Anyone out there recommend a faster weight loss program? I know programs like Bernstein's and Herbal Magic but wondered if there is something out there i'm missing.

Good luck to everyone!!!

[pkitty]

My dw has lost 15 lbs in the last 2 months by simply drinking 8 glasses of water per day and cutting out all (yup that's right...all) pop. She drinks one coffee per day and tries not too eat past 8 pm at night. She doesn't eat chips but will eat rice cakes like they are going out of style. Try 2 rice cakes plus one bottle of water and your good to go for at least 2 hours....guilt free. She'll have 2 rice cakes, a yogurt, a banana and a bottle of water and she is good for 4-5 hours. Water she says has taken away all the cravings, so now things actually taste too sweet, or too salty. You need fluid to push fluid, you sleep better and if you are exercising it is a sure fire way to avoid sore muscles (this is caused by dehydration during exercise). Try it out...if it works for her it may work for some of you as well......:thumbsup2

[BellyBaby]

Hey all, I'm in for 25lbs. I did it b4 just last year, learned from my mistakes by letting it come back on. :sad2: Ready for Round 2!!

I'm cutting back carbs (all I ate, really), increasing fibre, eating some good fat every day (raw almonds). Drinking green tea. Broke down and had pancakes this a.m., but worked it into my day calorie-wise. Hate the gym, until I get there. So bleepin' cold out.

Fruit is now my friend for my sweet after dinner fix.

GoooooOOOOOOOO Canadian DISers! :cheer2:

[candielips]

Anyone out there recommend a faster weight loss program? I know programs like Bernstein's and Herbal Magic but wondered if there is something out there i'm missing.


Dr. Bersteins will get the weight off of you fast but you will pay through the nose for it unless you have an insurance plan that covers it and there are some out there that cover up to 50% of it. You just need to check w/ your insurance provider. I have personally nevre done it but have seen many people lost tons of weight but only to put it back on.

On another note I was watching CITY news the other night and they were reviewing the top 4 diets & the only real program they mentioned was WW. BTW anyone doing WW, how do you like the new Momentum program?

I have also heard recently that drinking a glass of water w/ 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice in it 30 mins prior to a meal is supposed to aid in weight loss.
In fact our leader at WW says that is what they do in the UK and the UK WW is apparently always 6 mths ahead of us.

[wannago2disney]

You're in the right place for support & encouragement!!
Great family picture btw!!
thanks:goodvibes its an old pic from about a yr and a half ago...i will get a new one up one of these days:rotfl:

I have also heard recently that drinking a glass of water w/ 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice in it 30 mins prior to a meal is supposed to aid in weight loss.
In fact our leader at WW says that is what they do in the UK and the UK WW is apparently always 6 mths ahead of us.

just want to let everyone know that lemon in water is really bad for your teeth. I have sensitive teeth and when my dentist asked about my drinking habits (i don't drink alcohol...personal choice) ...which at the time was water with lemon and pop, he just about hit the roof and I had to endure a huge lecture :scared1: about the enamel eroding properties of lemon in water (didn't mention about the pop but that's bad too)...."if you have to drink it, use a straw." was his concession to my habits.....I have cut back on both lemon and pop and have noticed that my teeth are not quite so sensitive...just wanted to let everyone know about the possible side effect.:thumbsup2 (but i think i will go and get more straws to give the lemon thing a try!:rotfl: )

[LSmith]

Just wanted to share some tips on how I lost weight last year on a low carb diet.

Random thoughts:

Fruit is very high in sugar. It may be healthy for you but it's not diet food. Don't overdo it on the fruit. One apple or grapefuit or 6 strawberries a day. The sugar in fruit will change into carbs.

Cut out all bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, carrots, peas and pop and juice.

Eat protein. Chicken breasts (no skin) and fish unadorned with sauce.

Drink diet pop for a sweet fix.

Make yourself a big salad every day. Lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, celery. Use the spray salad dressings.

You can eat a ton of broccoli and cauliflower. NO butter. Squeeze lime juice over it. Surprisingly good.

No alcholol. Absolutely no cookies, chips or candies. Not even one. No peanut butter, jam.

For an after dinner snack drink low-sodium chicken broth.
Lots and lots of water.

After the first 3 days of dieting you will not crave the carbs anymore. Just get through the first 3 and then it gets much easier.

You will lose 10 pounds in two weeks, for sure. I lost 30 pounds in 2 and a half months.

PS There is not a diet out there that will "keep the weight off" if you go back to eating like you used to. After you go off the diet you must change your eating habits or you will regain the weight. Taking the weight off slowly does not necessarily mean it stays off longer.

Also, you do not have to exercise to lose weight on this diet.

[binky1]

Sign me up too!! I can't do the extreme - no sugar, no carbs, no this or no that but since September both DH and I have been counting points and we are down 20 lbs (him) and 15 lbs (me). We both have 20 lbs to go but since we're both doing it, it's alot easier. We're cruising in November and I want to look good in a new bathing suit!;)

Gotta love the Wii Fit!! I'm a SAHM with 2 young children but they love to watch me work out with the Wii!! Baby steps - everyone will get there!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[FLVacationGirl]

I'm working on losing weight before my Disney trip too. 8 weeks to go! Last night I had the whole family working out together. Well, not really our 2 year old. :)

That show, The Last 10lbs is going to be part of my motivation. I'm going to follow a similar eating plan/calories and workout plan. I'll get to do it twice over though, since I have 2 months left.

I went to Old Navy last night and bought a swim suit for motivation. :) I'll try it on every 2 weeks and hope for some major results.

Good luck everyone!!!

[cabmom]

I'm ready as well.
I went on the fast diet program that someone mentioned above last year. You are promised to lose 16 to 20lbs a month, if you stay strict. I was on it from May until Sept and only lost 25lbs. It was all my fault. Did the injections help with the weight loss, IMHO, No! It boost your energy level. You have to top up with potassium and calcium. You are restricted to about 800 calories/day. Have I kept the weight off, No. It all came back on. My husbands insurance company paid for it. Only because they covered the first week by mistake, then they covered the rest, due to the union lawyer getting involved. It's considered experimental by most insurance companies.
So, yes I'm ready to lose the weight. I've looked into the Lap band, $17k to $20k. I've also looked into Gastric bypass, covered by OHIP out of province if your Dr. approves. Mine does not.
I'm not sure what plan I'm going to do or how to do it just yet. I do know that if you cut out all whites, sugar, flour, rice, etc you will lose weight. There are certain veges that are good for you as well, that don't have natural sugars.
Good luck everyone! I'm not promising myself anything, other than not to gain more than I am now.

[mermaid&cinderella]

:) My dw has lost 15 lbs in the last 2 months by simply drinking 8 glasses of water per day and cutting out all (yup that's right...all) pop. She drinks one coffee per day and tries not too eat past 8 pm at night. She doesn't eat chips but will eat rice cakes like they are going out of style. Try 2 rice cakes plus one bottle of water and your good to go for at least 2 hours....guilt free. She'll have 2 rice cakes, a yogurt, a banana and a bottle of water and she is good for 4-5 hours. Water she says has taken away all the cravings, so now things actually taste too sweet, or too salty. You need fluid to push fluid, you sleep better and if you are exercising it is a sure fire way to avoid sore muscles (this is caused by dehydration during exercise). Try it out...if it works for her it may work for some of you as well......:thumbsup2

That will work for someone who hasn't watched what they eat and need to loss weight but for someone like me who always watches what I eat and drinks plenty of water already, no help, its very hard to loss the last 10 pounds!

Good luck everyone
:)

[Oshawa]

:)

That will work for someone who hasn't watched what they eat and need to loss weight but for someone like me who always watches what I eat and drinks plenty of water already, no help, its very hard to loss the last 10 pounds!

Good luck everyone
:)


This is my first post to the Canadian thread. I just recently joined the DIS and think it is so great.

I totally understand what you are saying Mermaid&Cinderella. The last 10lbs are awfull to lose. I have been trying to lose them for over a year now. I watch what I eat and work out but nothing seems to be working right now. Myabe joining you guys will help me that last 10lbs off before we go on our first trip to California!!

[Joann]

count me in aswell.. I have started counting points. I did weight watchers 2 years ago when I quit smoking.. it worked but then we went to Disney and I stopped and didnt get back. I have done Jenny Craige 3 times now.. works great but is sooo expensive, I spent 134 average a week on thier food not including what I had to buy for my family to eat!:eek: So back to counting points I am doing it alone without going to meetings tho, so hoping you all will help :) I have put me on 20 points a day very low their lowest is 19 which they had put me on last time I was there so that works to 1000 calories a day not including the 35 free use points u add to the week. I am looking to loose atleast 20 pounds I gained 30 from quiting smoking 2 years ago Jan 22 it will be!Lets go guys we all can do it!!!!!:yay: :dance3:

[mermaid&cinderella]

This is my first post to the Canadian thread. I just recently joined the DIS and think it is so great.

I totally understand what you are saying Mermaid&Cinderella. The last 10lbs are awfull to lose. I have been trying to lose them for over a year now. I watch what I eat and work out but nothing seems to be working right now. Myabe joining you guys will help me that last 10lbs off before we go on our first trip to California!!

Glad someone else is in the same boat as I am. We should start a "Those last 10 lbs are so hard" club.....:rotfl2:

[Oshawa]

Glad someone else is in the same boat as I am. We should start a "Those last 10 lbs are so hard" club.....:rotfl2:

We really should! And I am sorry but it made me glad to hear that I was not alone either. :rotfl:

[DisneyFreak06]

I just bought Jillian Michaels' video 30 day shred and her book Making the Cut. The book is made especially for people trying to lose 10-20 lbs. It looks good, but it will be a challenge. There are exercises, meals and rules all through it.

[LuvBaloo]

thanks:goodvibes its an old pic from about a yr and a half ago...i will get a new one up one of these days:rotfl:



just want to let everyone know that lemon in water is really bad for your teeth. I have sensitive teeth and when my dentist asked about my drinking habits (i don't drink alcohol...personal choice) ...which at the time was water with lemon and pop, he just about hit the roof and I had to endure a huge lecture :scared1: about the enamel eroding properties of lemon in water (didn't mention about the pop but that's bad too)...."if you have to drink it, use a straw." was his concession to my habits.....I have cut back on both lemon and pop and have noticed that my teeth are not quite so sensitive...just wanted to let everyone know about the possible side effect.:thumbsup2 (but i think i will go and get more straws to give the lemon thing a try!:rotfl: )

I hadn't heard about the lemon in water thing. I often put lime juice in mine for the taste, but that could explain why sometime my teeth get ultra-sensitive.

I too am trying to lose some weight. 20lbs by March 16th is the goal!:goodvibes

[motherof4]

I have lost 25 lbs on WW since september, but didn't do so well over the holiday's, I didn't gain anything but have hit a plateau, we were so busy that I stopped excercising over Christmas, and now I'm sick with a gastro bug, I planned on starting back today, but totally have no energy! I have 15lbs to go! We leave for Disney the 24th, I don't expect 15lbs in 3 weeks, but maybe 10 would be nice!:goodvibes

[Cdn Gal]

Count me in ladies!! :thumbsup2 Losing weight has got to be one of the toughest things that I have ever done before. :sad2: It's definetly an uphill battle, but I am ready to get back into it. I was really doing well before Christmas but then the holidays hit and I didn't exercise or eat well. :sad1: That said I got a personal trainer and she's amazing- but tough!! So we worked out yesturday and she made me do what I was doing before the break (jogging) I thought that we would at least work our way up to it again, but nope! Let me tell you I am sore, sore, sore today!! I think that I might sign up to Oprah's club thing that starts next week. It looks pretty good and next Mondy night there is a podcast where she will answer questions with Bob Greene. As for WW- I think I have failed it like 13-14 times!! :scared1: I want to drop a dress size before Disney- it will give me another excuse to ny DH for me to buy new clothes!! :laundy: :rolleyes1 :banana:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

count me in aswell.. I have started counting points. I did weight watchers 2 years ago when I quit smoking.. it worked but then we went to Disney and I stopped and didnt get back. I have done Jenny Craige 3 times now.. works great but is sooo expensive, I spent 134 average a week on thier food not including what I had to buy for my family to eat!:eek: So back to counting points I am doing it alone without going to meetings tho, so hoping you all will help :) I have put me on 20 points a day very low their lowest is 19 which they had put me on last time I was there so that works to 1000 calories a day not including the 35 free use points u add to the week. I am looking to loose atleast 20 pounds I gained 30 from quiting smoking 2 years ago Jan 22 it will be!Lets go guys we all can do it!!!!!:yay: :dance3:

:rainbow: WTG on two years smoke free!!! Yay!! :jumping1:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

This is my first post to the Canadian thread. I just recently joined the DIS and think it is so great.

I totally understand what you are saying Mermaid&Cinderella. The last 10lbs are awfull to lose. I have been trying to lose them for over a year now. I watch what I eat and work out but nothing seems to be working right now. Myabe joining you guys will help me that last 10lbs off before we go on our first trip to California!!


:welcome: Welcome!!!:goofy:

[Kellyroberts]

Here are some tips for loosing weight:

1. Avoid junk food: Avoid eating fast food and other junk food. It’s fattening and doesn’t help you lose weight. If you absolutely must eat fast food, give yourself one meal a week when you are allowed to eat fast/junk food.
2. Avoid fried food: Don’t eat fried food but rather grill or boil your food. Avoid using extra fat. .
3. Eat Breakfast: Eating breakfast helps getting the metabolism started. You are also less likely to snack if you eat a good breakfast. .
4. Eat fish and chicken: fish and chicken is low on fat and can make an excellent weight loss diet. Avoid fat fishes. A good cheap weight loss fish is Tilapia. .
5. Start drinking water: Soda and juice contains a lot of calories. Drink water and safe a lot calories. .
6. Start taking walks: Walking one or two times a day isn’t to hard but can help you lose weight faster. All other forms of physical activities are also good. .
7. Eat often: eating many well planned low calorie meals a day helps you keep from snacking and make you feel less hungry. .
8. Don’t expect dream results: There are many diets that promises fast results but permanent weight loss takes hard work and dedication. .
9. Eat fewer carbs: Eat less pasta and bread. Reducing your carb intake is often one of the best methods of loosing weight.

[rjan67]

Count me in!!!!!! I want to lose about 20 before March break also, but that will be part of the journey for me. I actually belong to the YMCA and was there last night with my kids and saw they are offering Pilates free for those with a membership at the same time as my kids swimming lessons. They also had a free dance class on Mondays (my off day). I also plan to get my butt in for the other classes when available and get my dog for at least a 1/2 hr walk each day (yes even in the 20 degree weather).

Food wise, I have done WW before and haven't decided if I should do points or core....probably core. Has anyone heard about what the Momentum plan is all about? I was curious. Anyway....I have 3 kids also, junk is always around, but that also needs to change as I see my dd (11) is growing up a little chunky, just like her Mom and I'll be darned if i'm going to sit by and let that happen!

Anyone catch Oprah yesterday? The message I got from it (like Oprah) is that I have nothing in my schedule that is just for me...so I'm going to the Y every day....just for me...which is ultimately for everyone in my family!

Looking forward to some more great tips!:banana:

[SandraC]

I'M BACK!

Frig! I gained weight AGAIN!

I know I'll never be 120lbs again, but I'd like to get under 200!

I'll write more later. Off to work! Love, S

[Ted in Halifax]

I'm in ... need to lose 10lbs more.

Last January I was 220lbs and managed to get to 200lb this year, but exercising at lunch time, rather than heading to the local food court.

This year the goal is to be 190 by June 2009

[DearDaisyinDurham]

LSmith, love the tip about broccoli and cauliflower with lime juice!! Def. picking up a few bunches - esp. after reading about not overdoing the fruit.

WW weigh in tonight then Sobey's is next door so it's great timing to get lots of produce afterwards.

Hope everyone is having a positive day!

[disneysurprise4kids]

Count me in! DS is 10 months old and I've lost his baby weight. But at 195lbs I still need to lose the baby weight from DD (7) and DS (5). Next week I'm starting boot camp five days a week for six weeks. We leave for DW on February 28th....so here's hoping!! I'd be happy with a ten pound weigh loss, ecstatic with 15lb. I just want to be healthy and be a good role model for my kids. So, I guess it starts with getting my carb addiction under control. Sugar anything: I love. Anything bread: pass it my way. It's gotta change. Today seems like a good day to start!:woohoo:

[SandraC]

Biggest Loser starts tonight.

Also a new show called RUBY, it's a docu/reality show about a 500lbs woman. The reviews have been good.

I've been motivated today.

Eating well, exercised yesterday.

I'm an unconscious eater, everytime I walk into the kitchen I walk out with a mouth full of something. I'm not hungry, it's just a habit or a want, not a need.

I'm 212lbs. My goal is to lose 50lbs in about 6 months.

Let's do this! Sandra:cool1: :banana: :yay: :cheer2:

[LSmith]

Here are some more tips that I learned:

If you don't keep junk food in the house, you can't eat it in weak moments. Your kids don't need junk food anymore than you do. Diabetes is on a huge upswing for children due to the amount of junk food they eat. Buy them different fruits instead (just limited your own fruit intake).

Toss out the chips and crackers and anything else that you can't resist.

Celery is a great snack for the crunch. Cucumbers too. Remember carrots are high in sugar so avoid them.

Here are some great very low carb recipes:

This is a great breakfast sandwich. One half cup of Eggbeaters, microwaved in a bowl. After it's cooked add a fat-free cheese slice and melt it in microwave. Add a tablespoon of Hormel bacon bits. Eat on toasted Hollywood or Weight Watchers bread. No butter. This is surprisingly filling and delicious!


Captain's Grill fish fillets by High Liner. I prefer the lemon pepper fillets. They are very tasty. I steam up some broccoli (squeezed with lime juice) and bake a fillet for a very satisfying dinner.

BTW I learned of these recipes from my friend who was on the Dr. Berstein diet (which is amazing if you have the money). She lost 50 pounds in less than 4 months. She has managed to keep most of it off. Like any diet, if you don't do a maintenance program the weight will come back in no time.

I have lots more recipes if anyone wants them.

[LuvBaloo]

LSmith - the recipe ideas are interesting. Thanks for sharing :thumbsup2

Breakfast is something I have to work on because I don't like to get up in the morning. For a while I was drinking a weightloss drink (Slim-quick type thing) on the way to work and then having a snack at break time. But I'm out of those, and so now its back to a peanut butter sandwich in the morning and then some raw veggies/fruit at break time.

[pkitty]

Hi again.

hard to do list,

chips....eating after 8 PM especially since I'm a shift worker, I can't seem to be able to throw out the snack food from x-mas and new years, however I did throw out the dark chocolates and after eights but the finger food is still around and very high in fat and cals... and very tempting (sausage rolls, kiche, you know the baked stuff you get in the freezer section of the grocery store at new years ). water,,, will try to take in more water and low or no salt. I did manage to get on the tread mill 3 days out of 4 so there's an improvement.

I will pledge to get on to the treadmill in about 20 minutes, not snack on chips today (finished them last night and so there are none in the house to tempt me).

What else..? HMMM ?

good to do list..

read your comments and ideas.. have done that and must say I feel better knowing there is someone else like me trying like heck to live a healthier life.

my weigh in is going to be every sunday,what is yours and how often do you get on the scale or measure up ?

Slow but steady, I will win this race by finishing it. :) :dance3: :)

[SandraC]

I lost 4 pounds this week. Started at 212, now 208. I'd like to get to 199 before California, but that's 11 sleeps away, so I might be S.O.L.

I was over 240 at this time last year....so at least I'm moving in the right direction.

Good luck everyone! S

[BraMax]

I lost 4 pounds this week. Started at 212, now 208. I'd like to get to 199 before California, but that's 11 sleeps away, so I might be S.O.L.

I was over 240 at this time last year....so at least I'm moving in the right direction.

Good luck everyone! S

Great Job Sandra!

You just never know what may happen in the next 11 days. But whatever does you should be proud of yourself because I am proud of you!

[Joann]

:rainbow: WTG on two years smoke free!!! Yay!! :jumping1:

Thank you! Hope everyone is doing well with their weight loss

[TammyLynn33]

Hey Girls

Id love to join. Im a Single Mom to 2 amazing kids DS6 and DD2 and I badly want to lose 20 lbs by our trip April 20th.

Im counting points and starting to exercise. Im not really sure how many points I should be eating tho..lol I have to be really careful in college I had a pretty severe eating disorder so Im be careful not to get carried away. Now I have my kids to live for tho so...Everything has changed but its still in the back of my mind to be careful.

I worked at Dr Bernsteins as a nurse.(not a good place for those with eating disorders) but I quit because I had a lot of concerns of client safety. We handed out lasix/water pills a little too easily in my opinion and I had a few clients pass out on the diet. I just wasnt comfortable working there.

Anyways if anyone knows how they determine how many points one can have id greatly appreciate knowing. Between hockey and trip saving WW is not in my budget.

Thanks:love:

[binky1]

TammyLynn,
I've sent you a PM.

Cheers,

[SandraC]

I'm sure Dr. B is great for some folks, but I have two friends who did Dr. B and it really messed them up.

Both lost tons of weight and both gained the weight back and then some.

One friend lost over 150 lbs and gained 200 lbs back. I worry about her.

S

[LSmith]

I think that anyone who goes on any diet, loses weight and then proceeds to gain back even more weight probably has a food addiction and can't blame the diet itself. It can happen after any diet. I know people who are over 200 pounds and have been on many, many different diets. Lose 10, gain 15, lose 15, gain 20, etc., etc. It's usually just a bad relationship with food that keeps getting worse.

Every time I hear someone say that a certain diet doesn't work because when you go off it you gain back the weight I think, DUH! People not only go back to their old habits but also think "screw it nothing works so I'm just going to continue to eat". Food addiction is probably bigger than drug and alcohol addiction.

When I gain weight I know why. It's the lack of dieting and my love of food.

[wannago2disney]

Hey Girls

Anyways if anyone knows how they determine how many points one can have id greatly appreciate knowing. Between hockey and trip saving WW is not in my budget.

Thanks:love:

If you have about $30 to spare, you can order a ww calculator from ebay. we got my mom one for christmas and it does the calculations for you. Also, you can get a PDA program that will do the same. (this is what I use...not sure how much it costs because I inherited my mother in laws old PDA with the program already on it.)...if you like you can PM me and I can calculate it for you to get you started.:thumbsup2

[candielips]

You can pick up the WW calculator at any meeting, you don't have to be a member, just say you are purchasing it as a gift for another member.
I am on the new momentum program and I am loving it.
There is no longer core or points just one program now. It combines points w/ core making the best out of the 2 programs but also giving more structure and portion control to the core program.
When I first joined WW a year ago, the leader in my first meeting talked about food addiction and how it def was the same as drug addicts and alcoholics. It really hit home and I thin that is why I have had more success there than anywhere.
I've got my weigh-in on Sat., 5 lbs my first week, lets see week #2 has to offer.
Did anyone catch Biggest Loser last night? I have never seen such large contestants, these are def the biggest they have ever had. It really brought tears to my eyes.
But I must add that I really hated how they sent half the people home. Oh well, I guess.
Good night.:angel:

[talicskai]

Disney ~ Feb 19th and A Carnvial Cruise March 13th ~ I need to get my butt in gear :drive:

I'm ready for the moral support ~ bring it on!!!!!!!

Teresa

[TammyLynn33]

Thanks so Much Guys for the Warm Welcome.

For all the points counters..lol i jsut have one question what are saltine crackers worth? hehehe

Thanks guys

[SandraC]

TIP:

I've been making Jello Light for a late night snack. It's only about 40 calories and the gelatine is filling. I don't love the chemical part of it....I'm a bit of a granola-bar....but I'm vain enough to gooble it up.

[Disney Ontario]

Hi again. I did my weekly weigh in today, I don't know if its just a fluke or what but I am down 4lbs:cool1: this week. Now to just keep those numbers keep coming in lower.
Just a note. I picked up the Peoples weight loss issue today.

[candielips]

For all the points counters..lol i jsut have one question what are saltine crackers worth? hehehe

I know that they are ridiculously high as are most crackers. I think you only get like 3 for 1 point. If you send me the calories per serving, fat grams per serving, and fibre content per serving, I'll calculate it for you. Gratefully we do not have any of those in the house.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Hi again. I did my weekly weigh in today, I don't know if its just a fluke or what but I am down 4lbs:cool1: this week. Now to just keep those numbers keep coming in lower.
Just a note. I picked up the Peoples weight loss issue today.

Awesome!!! I was exactly the same for my WI and I will take it! :rotfl2:

BTW WW has the Sourdough Pretzel Crisps and Multigrain Crisps (2 points per pack, 6 packs per box) on for $2.50 at our location. They're really good or at least I like them :goodvibes

[BitsnBearsMom]

Alright - I'm jumping back in here with both feet!!

I'm going to be 39 on May 31st :scared1: and really want to get this weight off and keep it off before I hit the big 4-0 :scared1:

Also my mother is overweight and has some major health issues because of it - I don't want to end up in a wheelchair like she has when I hit my retirement - she retired (finally) in August last year and the same month lost mobility and had major spinal surgery and despite 4 months in the rehab and lots and lots of therapy she still isn't walking or even close to walking :sad2:

My goal - to slowly start changing my eating habits, portion sizes, drink more water and get more exercise and keep it that way. I won't be changing everything overnight but will start out slow with increasing my water intake and being more aware of what I'm eating (and keep track of it on my ipod note pad!!)

I'd like to be 'fit' and down at least 15-20lbs by the start of golfing season so I can keep up with my guys and get lots of use out of my new clubs (with the Mickey cover :) - and be down at least 30lbs by August when we go to DL!!

[cabmom]

Got myself a used Treadmill today. I promise myself I willl use it!:rotfl: :yay:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Our city rec centre has a walking track and I looked into it today. After watching the Biggest Loser (we'd watched the first part the other night but just finished hour 2) I think I will go sign up tomorrow for the walk/swim/skate program. It'll give me more options of things to do.

WTG Dianna for joining us!! And my friend posting just before this that bought the treadmill, awesome!!

[Jejual]

Hi! Can I join too? I'd like to lose about 40 pounds but I'd settle for 30.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

The more, the merrier, and the better support we can give each other!!

Went to the walking track at 8am and signed up for the year, it was only $15/month that way. Walked 3 miles and the ipod helped it go fast. My goal is to go daily (do at least 1 mile/day) for the first six weeks to get the habit firmly in place.:goodvibes

[BitsnBearsMom]

Ok just posted about starting yesterday and i've fallen off already :confused3 Well not really but..........

Today is my 'baby's' 9th birthday and we went to see Marley and Me (great movie.... break out the kleenex for the end though) then we went to Turtle Jacks for dinner (yummmm wings!!!) so no healthy eating today between popcorn and wings!! But hey.... it's not every day my little man turns 9 - and I did have a salad with my wings instead of fries - and I drank water instead of pop!

[mikkiwikki]

:rainbow: WTG on two years smoke free!!! Yay!! :jumping1:

GREAT JOB JOANN - I quit smoking August 15th and know first hand how tough it is. Remember you would have to be 75 lbs overweight to equate to the damage you do to your body by smoking!!!

That said - I gained 10 lbs after I quit - (but I feel SO much healthier than when I was smoking...I have great circulation and am sleeping better)

I would like to lose the 10 lbs and increase my energy further before I hit 40! but Im shooting for March. Trying to Keep it Simple -
Eating better - by cutting out processed foods. Walking daily.

That should do it!

[cabmom]

Today is my 'baby's' 9th birthday and we went to see Marley and Me (great movie.... break out the kleenex for the end though)


I read the book the last couple of the nights. It was a great book!

[wannago2disney]

Had to eat at McDonald's today...(husband was driving and refused to drive to the other side of town for pita pit:confused3 )...so I had a classic chicken grilled...and a couple of my daughter's fries...felt tired the rest of the afternoon...and then started in with a nasty headache I can't seem to shake.

I have been doing really well about exercising (mostly shoveling snow) not eating out all week and not having too much bread then because he gets a craving for a big mac, my good start has faltered. (I had to eat something...had been at hockey for 2 hours...so cold I think my watery eyes could have flooded the ice:sick: )

sorry need to vent a little.:rolleyes1

so tomorrow its back on the wagon:thumbsup2 and more snow shovelling as we have had about 3 inches in the last 2 hrs and it's still comming down:sad2:

hope everyone else has been able to keep up the momentum through the weekend:thumbsup2

[Disney Ontario]

Hi. By the looks DD 16 and I are the 3rd person here that went to see Marley And Me. We Loved:love: it. I did though share a popcorn and pop with DD, but at 3:30 that was my lunch and not hungry for supper, just a snack.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Had to eat at McDonald's today...(husband was driving and refused to drive to the other side of town for pita pit:confused3 )...so I had a classic chicken grilled...and a couple of my daughter's fries...felt tired the rest of the afternoon...and then started in with a nasty headache I can't seem to shake.

I have been doing really well about exercising (mostly shoveling snow) not eating out all week and not having too much bread then because he gets a craving for a big mac, my good start has faltered. (I had to eat something...had been at hockey for 2 hours...so cold I think my watery eyes could have flooded the ice:sick: )

sorry need to vent a little.:rolleyes1

so tomorrow its back on the wagon:thumbsup2 and more snow shovelling as we have had about 3 inches in the last 2 hrs and it's still comming down:sad2:

hope everyone else has been able to keep up the momentum through the weekend:thumbsup2

vent away!! :goodvibes we had mcdonald's yesterday for lunch too but I confess I was so happy :rotfl2: it was getting old, watching that everything I ate was healthy, so it was a break and I enjoyed it. probably why I was so motivated to walk this am!! :rotfl:

[DISDANCEMOM]

Hey All...I'd like to hop on the wagon with you!

I'm not going to say how much I want to loose (I have too many IRL friends who lurk on here and I don't want them reading it!!!!) but lets just say it's lots!

My first goal is to loose 10% of my current body weight by spring and then we will go from there. What am I going to do differently in order to accomplish that? Well lets start with the water and healthier eating. I'm going to try and get back to the gym...that seems like enough for now.

[LuvBaloo]

Ok just posted about starting yesterday and i've fallen off already :confused3 Well not really but..........

Today is my 'baby's' 9th birthday and we went to see Marley and Me (great movie.... break out the kleenex for the end though) then we went to Turtle Jacks for dinner (yummmm wings!!!) so no healthy eating today between popcorn and wings!! But hey.... it's not every day my little man turns 9 - and I did have a salad with my wings instead of fries - and I drank water instead of pop!

That's a success! You made some good choices, and had fun celebrating :thumbsup2

Had to eat at McDonald's today...(husband was driving and refused to drive to the other side of town for pita pit:confused3 )...so I had a classic chicken grilled...and a couple of my daughter's fries...felt tired the rest of the afternoon...and then started in with a nasty headache I can't seem to shake.

I have been doing really well about exercising (mostly shoveling snow) not eating out all week and not having too much bread then because he gets a craving for a big mac, my good start has faltered. (I had to eat something...had been at hockey for 2 hours...so cold I think my watery eyes could have flooded the ice:sick: )

sorry need to vent a little.:rolleyes1

so tomorrow its back on the wagon:thumbsup2 and more snow shovelling as we have had about 3 inches in the last 2 hrs and it's still comming down:sad2:

hope everyone else has been able to keep up the momentum through the weekend:thumbsup2

Vent away. Sometimes it much easier to vent and get it out, than stew on it, and end up in argument that you don't want.

The weekend has been going well for me. Still have one more cup of water to drink today, and did have A&W today, but that's in my plan. I enjoy it, so once a week is acceptable for me, as long as I also do exercising and drink 8cups of water.

[BitsnBearsMom]

Today is my 'baby's' 9th birthday and we went to see Marley and Me (great movie.... break out the kleenex for the end though)


I read the book the last couple of the nights. It was a great book!

Looks like there were a few of us in the hospital having babies on Jan 10th, 2000 - Happy 9th birthday to your 'baby' cabmom and to my ds and SandraC's ds too!!:bday:

[candielips]

Well I had my week 2 weigh-in yesterday at WW. I lost 0.6 lbs but I know I had such a big loss last wk that I can't expect the same every week. So my total is 5.6 lbs in 2 wks! :banana: :banana: :banana:
Daisy are you going to the Civic for their walking track? I wish my gym had a track. I can't wait until the nicer weather and then I plan on utilizing the outdoor track at the Civic, along w/ the stadium stairs.
Also for those of you who visit McDonalds there are many things to have that allow you to stay within moderation.
For instance a small hamburger (no cheese) is only 5 pts, a small fry is also only 5 pts. So whenever I used to get my craving for junk food I would get a hamburger happy meal w/ small fries, sm. diet coke, and I would add an order of apple slices w/o the caramel sauce. For 11 pts I had my fix & I felt really satisfied.
Also the McDonalds sundae w/o the topping is only 3 pts.
If anyone else wants any tips on what to order at fast food places, just ask.

[pkitty]

Hey all. Down 3.5 pounds today from when I started on the 01st :woohoo: I was hoping for more but who cares, I'm going in the right direction; going to Mcdonalds to celebrate.. just kidding :)

I too have fallen off the wagon a few times since I started but the experts say that's normal...So isn't it good to know we are all normal people here. I just want to be normal a little less frequently though.

I don't have a walking track in my area so I try to go to our local mall 25 min drive away to satisfy my walking urge. I get too bored on the treadmill at home and try to change it up a little by going to the mall once or twice a week.

Q: re: WW how many points are you allowed to use on average daily ?

Q: Does anyone know where I can get a new pair of Disney Croc's I checked at the Bay and at Sport Check but they only have the regular ones.

Good Luck everyone and never give up trying to obtain your dreams.

:yay: :banana: :yay: :banana: :cool1: :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana: :yay:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Well I had my week 2 weigh-in yesterday at WW. I lost 0.6 lbs but I know I had such a big loss last wk that I can't expect the same every week. So my total is 5.6 lbs in 2 wks! :banana: :banana: :banana:
Daisy are you going to the Civic for their walking track? I wish my gym had a track. I can't wait until the nicer weather and then I plan on utilizing the outdoor track at the Civic, along w/ the stadium stairs.
:goodvibes WTG! 5.6 - I'd take that! :yay:
Yesterday, was @ Legends - one nice woman also walking asked if I'd been to Civic yet and another asked if I'd been to the centre on Conant :rotfl2:
Everyone is walk ~cr8zy~!!

How long would it take you to get to Legends if you took Taunton and not 401? Ice skating is not a strong suit (have only been in Canada a few years) but I will skate a bit. I'm mostly looking forward to using the pool. Today after my one mile walk I'll use the pool - ok ok I'll use the hot tub! :rotfl: Hey gotta rest the legs. A little sore this morning from yesterday, after not walking for a while :rolleyes1 ok after not walking since Disney :rotfl2: .

Can't wait to walk :butterfly outside again, we especially love going to Darlington. Then sometimes I take the paw: dog on the walking/bike trails, or DH and I like to walk at the track at Eastdale once in a while. Looking forward to the Civic track, how is it?

Does anyone know about the Dis Wish icons? Do we put our goal on there, i.e., 5 lbs? :wishfive Or is that after? Candielips you have 5 down already!

:daisy:

[cabmom]

Looks like there were a few of us in the hospital having babies on Jan 10th, 2000 - Happy 9th birthday to your 'baby' cabmom and to my ds and SandraC's ds too!!:bday:

Sorry I was trying to quote someone else on going to see Marley & Me.

My guy was born in Aug 2000.:rotfl:

[Oshawa]

:welcome: Welcome!!!:goofy:

Thanks! ::MickeyMo

[BELLEDOZER]

I'd like to join the weight loss club as well. Was told by my doctor to lose 42 lbs or face major back problems in 1 to 2 years. Was planning on losing weight anyway this year, just not as much as she want's me too. Haven't been that thin in over 12 years, so am curious as to what I'll look like once I lose the weight. Time for a major clothing shopping spree when I do. I was good yesterday, I took the kids to McD's, and rather than having a large meal, ordered a 4 pc kids nugget meal with apple slices instead of fries. Was surprised that it filled me up, with out making me feel heavy. I can change...I think. Have a great day!!:grouphug: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Trish

[wannago2disney]

For instance a small hamburger (no cheese) is only 5 pts, a small fry is also only 5 pts. So whenever I used to get my craving for junk food I would get a hamburger happy meal w/ small fries, sm. diet coke, and I would add an order of apple slices w/o the caramel sauce. For 11 pts I had my fix & I felt really satisfied.
Also the McDonalds sundae w/o the topping is only 3 pts.
If anyone else wants any tips on what to order at fast food places, just ask.

This is great to know thanks.:lovestruc I love the fries and would of rather had the burger instead yesterday!....and if I order a happy meal, I get a toy too!:cool1:

Q: re: WW how many points are you allowed to use on average daily ?
:yay: :banana: :yay: :banana: :cool1: :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana: :yay:

The number of pts you get depends on how much you weigh now/what your ideal weight is. You start with more points (which seems like a lot) and as you loose the points decrease to help you slowly get your portion sizes and snacking ect under control....(that is how it was explained to me by my MIL.)

I haven't weighed in ...have to get a new scale...but I am hoping to be down by at least 5lbs by the time I go to my Mother's next week!:)

[Joann]

Here is for anyone wanting to know how to calculate how many WW points from the WW book
add up your answers and thats how many points per day
female?......score 2
Male?...... score 8
nursing mom?.... score 12

How old are you
17-26.......score 4
27-37........score 3
38-47.......score 2
over 58...... score0

what do u weigh?
From this take the first 2 digits of your weight in pounds ie:175 it would be score 17

How tall are you?
under 5'1.......0
5'1-5'10.........1
over 5'10......2

spend most of your day....
sitting down IE reception, bus driver ect........score 0

occasionally sitting, mostly standing sales person, housewife cook teacher.....score 2

walking most the time waiter, mailman ect.......score 4

doing physically hard work most of the time ie: nurse gardener, construction.....score 6

take all your scored answer add them up and thats your daily point allowance
plus you get 35 extra ontop of those that u can use each week ( save them up, split it up over the 7 days use them for special times out )

[cabmom]

Thanks for the WW info Joann!

[Joann]

Np ... hope its ok I posted that nowhere on my book says I cant hehehe!
Joann:confused3

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

I am in. My ticker says it all. sigh. I would like to lose as much of that as I can... it is part of "the year of me" that i have going on for 2009. I have made a goal, and my reward will be Disney. :O) Well, really my reward will be that I will be healthier, sleep better, play easier with my kids. :O) I just really need help, and I need a way to be accountable. How will this all work? will we be doing our own weigh ins? or?

[BELLEDOZER]

Just to let everyone know that I stepped on the scale this morning, and I've lost just over 6 lbs since I started my diet on Jan 7th. This is despite going to a curling banquet last night, where there were tons of food. I really watched my portions and even though there was chocolate cheese cake (I LOVE cheesecake!), only took a tiny sliver of it, and enjoyed it. So 6 lbs down, 36 lbs to go. Have a great day!

Trish:flower3:

[Joann]

:cheer2: CONGRATZ BELLEDOZER:cheer2: ON THE 6LB LOSS!!! I only started Jan 7th and I weighed in today ( at home, I weigh myself 1 time a week) and my first week I lost 2lbs .. not bad since I ate Mcdonalds once and 2 hot dogs at Ikea yesterday hehe! I was within my points so still had the loss! Keep up the good work girls!!!:flower3:

[pkitty]

Great work BELLEDOZER !!!!!:thumbsup2

A LITTLE BIT GOOFY, we're with you all the way. Keep checking in and we will be here for you and you for us ! We're in this together everyone and together we can do it !

Keep healthy. :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes
:banana: :banana: :banana: :yay: :banana: :banana::banana:

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1: I am really determined to do it...I have a Disney trip on the line!!! LOL! :woohoo:

Today I had my first ever cup of Green tea. apparently it is good and aids in weight loss?

ANYWAY i tried a cup today, and i must admit...it wasn't terrible. I do not like 'tea' and the smell of green tea, well, it smells like the zoo. :scared1: but it wasn't terrible. maybe I will need to get some more Green Tea K-Cups!


Great work BELLEDOZER !!!!!:thumbsup2

A LITTLE BIT GOOFY, we're with you all the way. Keep checking in and we will be here for you and you for us ! We're in this together everyone and together we can do it !

Keep healthy. :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes
:banana: :banana: :banana: :yay: :banana: :banana::banana:

[candielips]

Just to let everyone know that I stepped on the scale this morning, and I've lost just over 6 lbs since I started my diet on Jan 7th. This is despite going to a curling banquet last night, where there were tons of food. I really watched my portions and even though there was chocolate cheese cake (I LOVE cheesecake!), only took a tiny sliver of it, and enjoyed it. So 6 lbs down, 36 lbs to go. Have a great day!

Trish:flower3:

Congratulations! 6 lbs in 5 days is amazing! Any tips you would care to share?

ON a sadder note, I need to find a new WW meeting as I have started a job that has me working through the time I was going.:sad2: Sat. mornings were so good for me because my DH could stay w/ my DD18mths while I had some mommy time w/o chasing her.

[BELLEDOZER]

My doctor told me to eat small portions throughout the day, versus 3 large meals a day. So long as what I'm eating is healthy, and I'm eating small portions of it, it works. I was involved in a major car crash 12 years ago ( I rear ended a fellow on the local hwy at 95kmh, after hitting a patch of oil on the road):scared1: . So when my back goes out on me, it's not just the spine that get's sore, it's the entire back. She thinks that my back can no longer support the weight I'm currently at, and the way it's been the past couple of weeks, I tend to agree with her. What really is the pits, is that I leave for the mouse (DL) in 20 days for a 15 to 16 day visit down there. We are driving down there, and hubby want's to hit all the greasy spoons he can find while we're down there:eek: :eek: . My doc and I have agreed that so long as I don't gain alot of weight while I'm travelling, and watch what I eat, I'll be fine. I'm really going to see if I can lose further weight while I'm travelling. I just have to remind myself that my back's going to pay for that double hamburger I'm contemplating (just kidding!):laughing: . Have a great day everyone!!

Trish:grouphug: :grouphug:

[wannago2disney]

broke down and picked up a scale today. its a body fat and hydration calculator as well.....:scared1: ... it would appear that I have lost 4lbs in the past 6 days...not too bad....DH and I have agreed to lose 20lbs by my birthday (April 28)....when I hit the 20lb mark he's taking me to Red Lobster!:cool1: ....love red lobster! if I lose 40lbs...I get some new clothes. (he offered great wolf lodge but I said I would rather save the $$ for Disney, but now that I think about it I think that maybe back stage passes for Brad Paisley or Tim Mcgraw would be good as both are coming to Sarnia this Summer!)

I managed to choke down my 8 cups of water today but its rather hard for me in the winter...anyone have any ideas of how to make it easier?

[DearDaisyinDurham]

broke down and picked up a scale today. its a body fat and hydration calculator as well.....:scared1: ... it would appear that I have lost 4lbs in the past 6 days...not too bad....DH and I have agreed to lose 20lbs by my birthday (April 28)....when I hit the 20lb mark he's taking me to Red Lobster!:cool1: ....love red lobster! if I lose 40lbs...I get some new clothes. (he offered great wolf lodge but I said I would rather save the $$ for Disney, but now that I think about it I think that maybe back stage passes for Brad Paisley or Tim Mcgraw would be good as both are coming to Sarnia this Summer!)

I managed to choke down my 8 cups of water today but its rather hard for me in the winter...anyone have any ideas of how to make it easier?


Hope everyone had a good Monday!:goodvibes

Wow!!! It measures hydration!!! Love that!!! (would not love the fat measuring as much :rotfl2: for me). I love the Nestle Pure Life Sparkling Lime, Lemon or even 'plain' Sparkling water from A&P or no frills- we also use Brita and I add a bit of lemon juice, but I try to be careful of not having too much lemon (dentally).

Walking wise, I did the one mile walk both yesterday and today so am up to 5 miles total. I figure when I've hit 40 miles that's once around the entire WDW property. :rotfl: Food wise am not doing too badly. Treat wise the Reid's Dairy fudgesicles are amazing and only 64 calories, DH has me hooked, it's funny to be buying them when it's so freaking cold but we do:lmao:

Received these tips in email from WW, love the english muffin idea:

* My original promise was that I only had to work out 20 minutes a day because I knew that every day I had 20 minutes that I was wasting in front of the TV, time that could be traded for walking or using my elliptical trainer

* I often use Weight Watchers English Muffins as a dessert with tea at night. I spread sugar-free applesauce on them and it replaces cake or pie—for a POINTS value of just 1!

* Be mentally ready. I'm convinced that you have to want to do it for yourself, mostly by yourself and have a clear reason why. If you have not psyched yourself up for a weight-loss marathon, you might initially—and briefly—sprint, but not cross the finish line.

* Reinforce your resolve by using the online Weight Tracker and checking the weight-loss graphs online to see that you are heading in the right direction.

[BitsnBearsMom]

Ok - I managed to get some exercise tonight...... I helped ds' go to the pony field, caught a pony, helped groom her, helped tack her up then walked around the outside of the riding ring area to keep my toes from freezing off while I watched him ride... rubbed my nose a bit when it got numb too. THEN I got to help un-tack the pony, groom her again, put her blanket on and helped him take her back to the pony field - with a nice carrot of course..... for the pony not me though!! :lmao:
That MUST count as exercise!!! What WAS I thinking letting him take riding lessons and agreeing to have them all winter... he'd better remember this when he gets older!! :lmao:

[candielips]

Ok - I managed to get some exercise tonight...... I helped ds' go to the pony field, caught a pony, helped groom her, helped tack her up then walked around the outside of the riding ring area to keep my toes from freezing off while I watched him ride... rubbed my nose a bit when it got numb too. THEN I got to help un-tack the pony, groom her again, put her blanket on and helped him take her back to the pony field - with a nice carrot of course..... for the pony not me though!! :lmao:
That MUST count as exercise!!! What WAS I thinking letting him take riding lessons and agreeing to have them all winter... he'd better remember this when he gets older!! :lmao:

That is total exercise. I love when we are able to find exercise in our daily lives. It makes it feel not so much like exercise.
Speaking of exercise, I need to get my butt off of here and to my 9 am spinning class.

[TammyLynn33]

Hey Guys
Just checking in sounds like everyone is doing well.
I
m ok I was down 3lbs in one week so I was happy, then I started getting sick Sat not sure if its stress, exhaustion, the flu or just plain my body not liking me dieting. I also tried a supplement so im not ruling that out either. :) Im disappointed I was doing it healthily and a setback sucks..

[candielips]

One thing to remember TammyLynn is not to let a lapse turn into a collapse.:goodvibes

[LuvBaloo]

Gillian from Biggest Loser, has a great analogy about setbacks and slipping off your plan. "if your car gets a flat tire, you don't flatten the other 3, you fix it and keep going".

I'm using that concept to keep me from quitting when I have a slip up.

[TammyLynn33]

Im not really saying I fell off the wagon..lol Im just saying I feel lousy.
I did manage to skate with the kids for two hours and am feeling a bit better..I think its just the adjustment phase..

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Im not really saying I fell off the wagon..lol Im just saying I feel lousy.
I did manage to skate with the kids for two hours and am feeling a bit better..I think its just the adjustment phase..

Hope you feel better Tammy :goodvibes

My WW weigh in was today, down 1.8 lbs. Went to the track for a 2 mile walk. Feeling much better this week compared to last. :)

[ChisJo]

Well, as much as I love chocolate and anything crunchy (LOVE pringles), I have no choice but to lose 20lbs...Dr's orders. It's not that I'm terribly overweight, but I got surgery a couple of years ago, and the way that the surgical incision set wasn't right, so the surgeon sent me to a plastic surgeon to get it repaired. It's paid for if I lose 20lbs....and it's noticeable through clothing, I'm getting married in June, and I want it gone before then. So, I have 12 weeks to lose it....wish me luck!

I am pretty much concentrating on training for my half marathon (I was supposed to do the full marathon in Disney this past weekend, but unfortunately, I got an injury in September that put me out for 3 months, and then stress, and life happened....so I couldn't complete the marathon). To do the weight training, I am doing the Wii Fit and it works, truly! I have so much fun doing it, and it has made my muscles sore on more than one occasion....

Good luck everyone....let's keep up the good work!:thumbsup2

[BELLEDOZER]

I've had an adjustment phase as well. Yesterday I was craving protein, and was eating small amounts of it all day. Finally figured out that it was the B12 I was craving, more so than the protein. Prior to going on "the diet" I was having a nut butter and honey sandwich for lunch everyday. Figured out that my system missed the extra boost of B12. I'm going to take some supplements for the next couple of weeks until my body adjusts to it. Since I took the B12 supplement today, the protein cravings stopped. Have a great evening!

Trish:grouphug:

[wannago2disney]

ok, so it is absolutely freaking cold outside and for the life of me I can't seem to choke down more than a small glass of water and I have a really bad craving for gravy and mashed potatoes....the only thing stopping me from stuffin a chicken with all the fixin's is time...Emmy has dance tonight at 5pm so I can't be home to cook that big a meal....breath....breath:lmao:

[Jetstar]

Hello everyone.

Count me in. I have a lot of extra weight to loose, but let’s start with the first 10 lbs. I am taking one step at a time. First thing.... get 8 glasses of water each and every day.

Is everyone getting in there water?

If yes.. Great job!:banana: :woohoo:

If not.. Don't worry, remember Keep Moving Forward:cheer2: and together we will make it!:grouphug:

[Jetstar]

why don't you grab a baked potato to crush that mashed potato craving.

Keep on going!

[candielips]

ok, so it is absolutely freaking cold outside and for the life of me I can't seem to choke down more than a small glass of water and I have a really bad craving for gravy and mashed potatoes....the only thing stopping me from stuffin a chicken with all the fixin's is time...Emmy has dance tonight at 5pm so I can't be home to cook that big a meal....breath....breath:lmao:

I have some good news for you. You can have mashed potatoes. For instance the ones from Swiss Chalet are only 3 points for the serving which isn't very much & you can add some chalet sauce for an extra pt. Did you know that the baked potato at SC has 4 pts w/o any of the butter or sour cream!! Or you could buy those Lipton instant ones that come with the gravy on the side. I believe a serving of them is only 2 pts, so approx 100 cal, and the gravy is only 1 pt. I know it's instant but the cals are low & let you hit that craving.

Or you can make them yourself w/ skim milk.

The key to losing isn't to deny yourself but indulge and find ways to satisfy your cravings to prevent future binges.

Enjoy!

[Winue]

Hi, I'd like to join! We are going to Disney in May, and I would like to lose as much as possible by then.

I signed up for WW online, and have been working out and doing pilates. So far, so good. In 2.5 weeks, I lost 6lbs. here's hoping there is much more to come!

[BELLEDOZER]

Just checking in, and letting everyone know how I'm doing. Lost another 2 lbs this week, and want to trade in my back for a newer model. Would love to excercise, but the back's too sore. Am intending on walking the kids to school when we return from our trip to the mouse the middle of Feb. Leaving on either Jan 31st or Feb 1st, and will be gone for 2 weeks, so if you don't hear from me you know where I'm at.

[Joann]

way to go girls keep it up!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[wannago2disney]

why don't you grab a baked potato to crush that mashed potato craving. Keep on going!

After dance we actually stopped at McDonalds (my DH's go to cousine) so I took Candielips advice and just got a hamburger Happy Meal with DCoke. and it actually hit the spot. :thumbsup2

I think the craving was mostly scent induced....there is a KFC about 1 block away and the wind was blowing in the wrong direction:rotfl:


The key to losing isn't to deny yourself but indulge and find ways to satisfy your cravings to prevent future binges.
Enjoy!

This is advice I do try to live by. When I was Pregnant with Emily, I was working as a 411 operator...people would call in requesting numbers and addresses for pizza/chinese ect...believe it or not there always seemed to be a trend across the country for one thing and I would get it in my head and couldn't shake it for the life of me. I came home one night around 9pm...DS in bed...DH watching tv...and couldn't settle until DH decided to just go out and pick me up some fried mushroom rice and a slice of pizza...ate it all myself:rolleyes2 ...after that, he just gave into my cravings when they hit. and I just had my own share:rotfl2:

Now I am off to try Tae Bo....we will see how that goes:rotfl2: might not be able to move tomorrow. (i am not the most coordinated person). Hope everyone is staying on track.:goodvibes and have a good weekend.

[chimo2u]

Good Afternoon,

I have only had time to read the first 2 pages of this thread, due to having to leave for work soon. However, I will get to reading the others when I have some spare time in the next day or so. I wanted to introduce myself and join your group, if I could, as I too am struggling with my weight and have a goal to get healthier and lighter before our Sept. trip

A little background info... I originally lost 50lbs 18 months ago with my goal to join the military. I was heading off to basic training with young 18/20- somethings, and I was going into it at 38yo. I made my goal and joined, but about 5 weeks into my training I was having foot problems due to a stair injury at basic trg. (developed extreme achilles tendonitis), and was told that the injury would be at least 6 weeks to heal and then I'd probably be looking at sitting on PAT platoon (people awaiting training) until I could get put back on another active course platoon that was starting up again.

To make a long story short, I decided to release from the military instead of wait around wasting all that time, because for 1) My husband was in Afghanistan the same time I was in Quebec doing my basic training
2) My kids missed their parents, and it was a lot to ask of the grandparents (65/68 yo) to have to handle 2 active boys (15 and 11)... I did not think it was fair to ask them to put their lives on hold for another 6 months (they had already been at my house with the boys for 1 1/2 months by then).

So, I gave up my dream and came home. But thanks to my wonderful hubby :lovestruc He sent me back to college this fall so I could continue my dream in civi life and get my Office Administration diploma and still do what I wanted to do in the military ( Work in an office administrative job). It is busy (fast tracked program finished in 10 months vs. 2 years)... but so worth it!

Since coming home from the military and being inactive from my gruelling fitness regime ( I had dropped from 218 lbs to 168).... I have put most of my weight back on again :sad2: and now am starting around 200 again. I want to get to about 155-160 to feel good about myself again.

I am hoping that with support and focus I can reach my goal by end August.

I look forward to sharing with all of you :)

Marie :goodvibes

[candielips]

Welcome! It sounds like you've got everything where you want, now we just need to help w/ the weight gain. Isn't if awful when you lose so much & put most of it back on.
I had lost 60 lbs myself after having my DD & left WW in the summer thinking I could do it on my own, only to gain 12 lbs in 6 mths. I am so lucky it wasn't more.
I would check in w/ my weight this week ladies, but I had to miss my WW meeting as I had to work. I guess I'll have to hand over one of my missed meeting coupons next week.:sad2: Oh well.
Belledozer have a blast in Feb. pixiedust: Enjoy yourself and we will be here to watch the pounds melt away when you get back.

[mikkiwikki]

Well Ive lost 3.2 lbs ...since Jan5th . :cool1:
Only 10 more to go! :cool1: :cool1:

I have just been doing firm workouts every weekend day...and walking daily...and cutting out all processed foods. Only from earth. (I havent cut out beer - that would be Sacrilege :rotfl2: )

[candielips]

Hey Chimo2u where are you staying for your upcoming trip to the mouse. I see we arrive within 4 days of each other.

[pkitty]

Hey I,m down 7 pounds since Jan 01st. :goodvibes :goodvibes

Just got a membership to Goodlife Fitness and get the tour of the machines today. They dropped their membership fee but only until the end of January, so its like getting 2 months free. I was going to wait until I lost the 20 pounds before looking into a fitness membership, but If I'm seriuous about changing my life I'm going to start early and take advantage of the 2 free months plus our family get the discounted rate through work and saves about 30 percent.. I tried the home gym stuff to but after a while it just collects dust, also a membership to a gym gets you away from your house and maybe even talking to other people who want to achieve the same goals. I really want to make a difference in my health and I know this will help if I can only keep going. I've been through this before many years ago and found after after a while I stopped going. probably because I was enjoying summer and the out doors to much. Anyway wish me luck. :)

See you next sunday at my next weigh in.

Hey !!! Where the jumping smily and the squating banana go. :sad:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Congrats everyone who is down, WTG! We had a family birthday party over the weekend so btwn the party food and not working out (lot of travelling a few hours each way) well all I can say is I will be walking today and tomorrow before my WI.

My walking goal for this week is 10 miles. Meeting a gf to walk w/ tom & Wed so that will help prod me along.

Other than that, healthwise, my goal is to drink more water & remember to take my multivitamin and have veggies when I feel the urge to snack.

Maybe today will be the day I start to count my WW points as well. Will post back after WI.

Good luck everyone!

[Joann]

Hi everyone hope you all are doing well and going down in lbs! I did my second weigh in ( at home I am doing WW on my own) and down another 1.8 lbs .. so thats 3.8 lbs since Jan 7th! Would have liked abit more but at least it is not a gain! and right on target for healthy weight loss.:thumbsup2

[candielips]

Hi everyone hope you all are doing well and going down in lbs! I did my second weigh in ( at home I am doing WW on my own) and down another 1.8 lbs .. so thats 3.8 lbs since Jan 7th! Would have liked abit more but at least it is not a gain! and right on target for healthy weight loss.:thumbsup2

Just remember that when you lose 1 to 2 lbs a week you are shedding fat pounds and anything more than that on a weekly basis and you are shedding your muscle.
So keep up the great work!

[Joann]

Thanks candielips!:flower3: Welcome chimo2u glad to see you came over to check us out over here :):wave2:

[Kelly1]

Hi Everyone!

It sounds like everyone is doing really well with their weight lose goals and I was hoping I could join in!
After having my second child, there's alot around the middle that needs to come off! I keep using the excuse of pregnancy, but since my daughter is now 22 months, I can't use that excue anymore, time to get working!!!

I heard someone saying they are doing WW online, how is it? Hard to follow on your own? Expensive? I have been thinking about this but not sure if I would be able to follow. For now I have just joined a gym and have a personal trainer for a couple of weeks to get me started.

My only wish is that I started earlier so that I could have lost more before my trip to the world - we leave next Tuesday for a week, can't wait!:cheer2:

[wannago2disney]

Weighed in yesterday. Lost another 2 lbs which was amazing to me, considering last week was 2 mcdonalds meals (but I got the hamberger happymeal both times) and The Keg on the weekend (but I didn't have dessert)...but I stayed very close to my WW points range and I was shoveling alot of snow:crazy2:
Now I have this horrible sinus cold that is making its rounds and don't feel like doing anything...very groggy. so I may suffer a bit this week...on the bright side though, I have managed to drink lots of water yesterday and today (Hot, Hot, lemon water.....there goes my teeth:confused3 )

I hope you have a great time on your trip Kelly1

[LuvBaloo]

Hi Everyone!
I heard someone saying they are doing WW online, how is it? Hard to follow on your own? Expensive? I have been thinking about this but not sure if I would be able to follow. For now I have just joined a gym and have a personal trainer for a couple of weeks to get me started.

My only wish is that I started earlier so that I could have lost more before my trip to the world - we leave next Tuesday for a week, can't wait!:cheer2:


I looked at WW online last night, and it was $85 for 3 months. Which included the $40 enrollment fee. Have fun at the world 1

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Feel better soon wannago2Disney! I had WW WI yesterday and I was down 2lbs also!:cheer2: Yay!!

I told my leader that I am going to start to count my points now. :rotfl:
We have a Sobeys next door to WW so that is a great way to go there right after the meeting and buy all healthy food. Came home and made veggie soup last night. The meetings do focus and motivate me. I've also done WW online, that's helpful too. I enjoy the meetings more as it's ::yes:: face to face, more personal, so I guess it's whatever works for each person, we're all different. :flower3:

Walking wise, did 3 miles Monday and yesterday, meeting a gf to walk probably two miles this afternoon and also I start Curves right after work.

Doing that Curves assessment really hurt my pride and made me want to lose 20 inches AND 20 lbs! Good kick in the pants. I don't like that my body fat was 30%, ew. Aiming to reduce that to 22-24 for a healthier range for me.


:cheer2: Thanks so much everyone this is really helping!

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

I am down 2lbs. i updated my ticker. yea me! now that was 2lbs the hard way. I am actually down just under 10lbs total, but the other 8 was from this wicked stomach bug i have had since sunday!!!!
so really, i imagine that those will come back as soon as i am able to eat. so 2lbs is just fine by me. yea me!

[Jump4Joy8390]

Hi everyone!

You are all doing so well and have already inspired me! We are going to see Mickey in less than a month and I'd love to lose 10 pounds by then...

I rejoined WW today with a friend from work. Being a Lifetime member, I just pay the weekly fee if I am over my goal weight, which I am. It's Day 3 counting points and so far, so good. WW always works for me so I can't understand why I always stray...:sad2:

Thanks for this thread and continued good luck to all of you!!!

[pkitty]

I need your words of engouragement. I got on the scale this morning and gained 2 pounds. :confused3

I dont know what happened...what a let down... I worked nights and may have bought a small bag of chips in the cafiteria. But I didn't think it would mean putting on 2 pounds......?

:sad:

[motherof4]

I know you are frustrated, but hang in there! I am a permanent night worker, and it took me about a month and 1/2 before I finally got things figured out! Nights takes a toll on your body, and if you weigh in after night shift it's like weighing in before bed, so if I worked nights before my weigh in day, I would sleep then weigh in when I get up! Another thing I do is I do not eat 3 hours before I go to sleep, whether that be in the morning or at night! I wanted to loose another 10lbs before our trip, and got on the scale this AM (we leave tommrrow!) and I have lost a total of 9lbs since New Years!:cool1: So my grand total since October is 29lbs yeah! I have 11lbs to go for my goal!:cheer2: Before I lost the last 9lbs I hit a plateau that lasted 4 weeks!:upsidedow Talk about frustrating! I'm sure the last 11 lbs are going to be tough, but I know I can do it!!! AND SO CAN ALL OF YOU!!! KEEP UP THE AWSOME WORK GANG!!!!

[BELLEDOZER]

Just to let everyone know how my weight loss is going...well it isn't at the moment. Lost 6 lbs the first week, then gained 2 the next week. I feel as if I lost weight, but our scale died this morning, so I have no idea how much I weigh at the moment. Went to my regular doc about my DS4's neck which he decided to give a crunch a couple of days ago, and even though it's a strain, he decided to check out my back anyway, and agreed with doc #1 to lose the weight:upsidedow . I told him yeah right, as if I'm going to lose any amount of weight just before a trip (I can heckle him, and he gives it back). So we have an agreement that I'll lose the weight after the trip. I've got 8 days till a DL trip, so after the trip will get serious about the weightloss, and will be careful when I'm on the road what I eat. Hope that everyone is having better luck with the weightloss than I am at the moment. Have a great evening!!:cheer2: :cheer2:

Trish

[candielips]

I cannot believe this week for everybody! I had my weigh in this morn & I too gained, 0.4 but still I gained! That's a total loss of 5.2 in 3 wks.
Okay ladies, we really need to figure out what happened this past week.

[mcvixen]

I'm late to this thread, but I'd love to join too. I need help too!

I lost 22 lbs last year (and managed to keep it off), but I'm trying to get rid of the last 5 (maybe 10?). And you're right, the last pounds are the worst!

I never did WW or any other program, but got excellent advice - from my skinny girlfriends. And their advice now that I'm down to the last 5? Double up my cardio workouts :faint:

Honestly, getting out to the gym every morning is bad enough, but the idea of going out TWICE IN ONE DAY is just .... crazy talk!

[BELLEDOZER]

Well, I finally got the dratted scale to work, and was shocked to discover that I've lost 10 lbs since I started my diet on Jan 7th. Hoping to keep it off when we go on vacation at the end of the week. Not stressed out about the packing, but would have lost an extra couple of pounds if I hadn't been pigging out on Chinese food these couple of days:rolleyes1 . What can I say, I live in the largest Chinatown in North America. Have a great day everyone!!

[Joann]

good Job everyone!!! I weigh in tomorrow morning ( my own weigh in at home) I am alittle worried as I ate like crap this whole weekend! I tried to stay within points but i did use up all my 35 free ones as well so we will see! if I stayed even I will be happy, if I lost I will be super happy! If I gained I will buckel down this week to make up for it aaaack!

[mikkiwikki]

I need your words of engouragement. I got on the scale this morning and gained 2 pounds. :confused3

I dont know what happened...what a let down... I worked nights and may have bought a small bag of chips in the cafiteria. But I didn't think it would mean putting on 2 pounds......?

:sad:

Might just be water retention. chips are loaded with salt - salt retains water...You will have the same affect if you have soup high in sodium.

Dont sweat it...Keep moving forward! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[mikkiwikki]

I'm late to this thread, but I'd love to join too. I need help too!

I lost 22 lbs last year (and managed to keep it off), but I'm trying to get rid of the last 5 (maybe 10?). And you're right, the last pounds are the worst!

I never did WW or any other program, but got excellent advice - from my skinny girlfriends. And their advice now that I'm down to the last 5? Double up my cardio workouts :faint:

Honestly, getting out to the gym every morning is bad enough, but the idea of going out TWICE IN ONE DAY is just .... crazy talk!


Hee Hee I hear you ! I have two young kids and Im lucky if I can find time 3 times a week to work out..and that is like - taking a walk...and I used to RUN 1/2 marathons. So I hear ya...I would love to be that in shape again, but I am also loving this time in my life when Im a mom with kids who love and need me...I know the pounds will drop off with work.. Great work everyone!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[mikkiwikki]

I cannot believe this week for everybody! I had my weigh in this morn & I too gained, 0.4 but still I gained! That's a total loss of 5.2 in 3 wks.
Okay ladies, we really need to figure out what happened this past week.

Dont sweat it...weight is never perfectly a downward trajectory...
If you are doing all the right things 90% of the time ...you will get rid of the excess weight....sometimes you hit a bump, but it may have nothing to do with how 'perfect' you ate...could be salt, could be hormones...just kinda say HMMMM...INteresting...you know your doing what needs to be done...just keep doing it...:)

[puppyears]

Can I join too?
I did WW three years ago and managed to loose about 15 lbs. :cool1: I had to quit going because I had no $$$. Now, I have joined WW online, but have not checked it out yet.
Also, my DS 13 bought the P90X on the weekend because he was channel surfing and saw the add. We went to a seen it on TV store and bought it for $80. I want to start doing this also, but because I am so heavy (waaaay over 200 :sad: ), I will have to go slower. We viewed it last night just to see what it was all about, and it actually has different levels at the same time.:thumbsup2
I need a lot of discipline to stay on track. I really do not make bad food choices, I just need to get off my a** and start exercising to remove the fat from my body.
I quit smoking at New Years, and I really have had no horrible withdrawl symptoms. :cheer2: I guess it is because I mentally prepared myself waaay before.
I also broke my foot about a year ago. I had a horrible recovery, and my right foot still looks weird.
So, after saying all that, I hope this thread will give me the motivation to keep at it!!!:grouphug:
Congrats to those who have had weight loss already!!:goodvibes

[DearDaisyinDurham]

:cheer2: Hope everyone is having a good Monday!

puppyears, WTG on quitting smoking!!!:cheer2:

[wannago2disney]

weighed in this morning. Lost 1.5 lbs. was very surprised as we ate out a few times last week and last night we were at my parents and it was roast beef and mashed potatoes! yummy!! (i kinda pigged out, my Dad's a good cook)

Hope that everyone else managed a good week.:goodvibes

[Joann]

*sigh* weighed in this morning and lost nothing!!:( but also didnt gain! I thought I was pretty close to staying within my points even tho we ate out a few times I still counted. I hope next weigh in is better:( Hope everyone else had a good week!

[mikkiwikki]

Can I join too?

I need a lot of discipline to stay on track. I really do not make bad food choices, I just need to get off my a** and start exercising to remove the fat from my body.
I quit smoking at New Years, and I really have had no horrible withdrawl symptoms. :cheer2: I guess it is because I mentally prepared myself waaay before.
Congrats to those who have had weight loss already!!:goodvibes

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
CONGRATS ON QUITTING SMOKING....That is a big step towards a healthier you! I quit 8/15/08...I know how tough that is! :grouphug:

Currently Im waiting to get AXED at work..apparently Im not alone -
http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/?section=money_topstories
so I thought I could ask everyone how do you deal with STRESS.?

it does make me want to nibble (and smoke) but so far doing ok...Dday MIGHT be 3-01-09...until then Im twisting in the wind...not a good place to be when you are trying to form strong healthy habits...

[BraMax]

I want to day congrats to all of you that have lost weight :cool1: and for those of you who have gained or stalled keep at it because it's the end result that matters.

As for me I have been hanging around the same weight. It all depends on they day lol. But I have lost 3 lbs since we first started this whole thing the beginning of January. So only 17 more lbs until I get to my first goal weight of 199 lbs, and 2 lbs from loosing 20 lbs :cheer2: .

So Diser's keep up the wonderful work!

[mississaugamom]

I've just read through this whole thread, and I'm inspired by the efforts you're all making and the support you give each other!

My trip to WDW isn't until August, so I've got time to make a serious difference in my weight before the trip.

I've also got a lot of weight to lose though ...:blush: Started weightwatchers two weeks ago and lost 5.5 pounds at my first weigh-in. Second one coming up tomorrow ...

Looking forward to seeing less of me with you all! pixiedust:

Arlene

[wannago2disney]

Had a few pilsbury choc. cookies last night...i have a weakness:rotfl: ...so this morning I tae bo'd and started a little dance for dummies:rotfl2: that was funny....and tonight I had line dancing class which wasnt' quite so funny...kinda slow as there were a lot of new people this week. so all that working out, .... I could maybe have something really yummmy.....but there is not junk food left in the house and its just plain tooooooo cold to go to the store. so, I have been saved by the winter weather:rotfl: all this exercise today, I sure hope I can walk in the morning!:faint:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

I've just read through this whole thread, and I'm inspired by the efforts you're all making and the support you give each other!

My trip to WDW isn't until August, so I've got time to make a serious difference in my weight before the trip.

I've also got a lot of weight to lose though ...:blush: Started weightwatchers two weeks ago and lost 5.5 pounds at my first weigh-in. Second one coming up tomorrow ...

Looking forward to seeing less of me with you all! pixiedust:

Arlene

Wow~~~~that's a super first week loss~~~Congrats!:goodvibes

I was down 1 lb today at WW, for a total of 4.8 - oh so close to 5 lbs, and now that I'm walking (goal is ten miles/week) I hope to accelerate the weight loss.

::yes:: Yes I will stay on track!! :flower3: I so hope to able to post another loss next week!

[puppyears]

WOW, fabulous weight loss everyone! :wave2:
Actually, years ago when I first joined WW, I lost 7.4 lbs in the first week, the second week I lost 4 lbs. after that it was about 1-2 lbs a week until I had stopped going. Now I have gained it all back and then some :sad2:
I still have all my papers and awards for loosing 10 lbs., 20 lbs., and my charts...glad I kept them!!!
Thanks to all about me quitting smoking. It really was not that hard!! I don't even think about it, even when I am stressed out. I actually am more relaxed because I am not thinking about the next time I want a smoke and where can I go to have it? Like I said, I think it is a mind set above everything else.:cool1:
We have been doing the P90X for the past two nights right after homework is done and lunches are made, dishes are done etc. If anyone seen me do this, it would be on youtube!! By the time I get my lard a** on the floor, they have done two different exercises! LMAO.
:rotfl2:
But the point is, that I am going to stick with it until I am at my goal.
Got out the old WW points chart last night too. I am glad I kept all my stuff so I can track the points!!! Still have not checked out the website..gotta do that soon!!!
Drink lots of water, you pee all night, but I remember I lost a lot of weight doing that. And the lemon and teeth thing??? Yup, that is right, bad for teeth unless you use a straw. :eek:

[vikkii19]

I need to lose 40 pounds by October. I'm getting married October 2nd, 2009 followed by our disneymoon. Crazy as I am, I decided to order my dress 2 sizes smaller than I currently wear, so I have to go from a size 18 to a size 14. Been doing Curves 6 times a week and walking for 30 minutes 6 times a week for a month now and all I've lost is 4 pounds. I thought it would be going faster than this.

Guess I have to start drinking 8 cups of water.
Hopefully this thread will give me the inspiration I need.

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

well I am up to 5lbs. that is so far for the month of January.
While it is not huge, or earth shattering...it is a good start.

Man...If I could lose 5 lbs a month from here to my trip.....that would be a total of 50lbs...and that would be wonderful. that would be me more comfortable in the plane, more comfortable having my picture taken, more comfortable walking around all day, and maybe...just maybe, someone of the opposite sex may even at some point notice me!!!!

so 5lbs altho small, is a good starting point...now to keep it!

[candielips]

Wow I haven't been on here in a week & I feel like I've missed so much. This has def been a better week for everybody it seems and for me too!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
I had to change my WW meeting from Sat to Thurs & still I lost 1.4 lbs!!!! In 5 days not the full 7! I think it must be all of this snow.

[mississaugamom]

Great losses this week for everyone ~ you're right Candielips ... must be the added "exercise" snow shoveling! :)

Second week weigh-in: down 2.2 lbs ... 7.6 lbs total so far. I have GOT to drink more water and add in exercise. I bought a WII Fit, but it's been a long time since I exercised :sad2:

Arlene

[pkitty]

This has been my best week !!! I have lost a grand total of 11 pounds since Jan 04th :goodvibes I had a poor week last week and gained 2 pounds :sad: . I was a little put off by that and I think it made me more determined to work off more pounds.

I think my success this week was drinking 8 glasses of water a day, keeping my visits to the gym. walking and working on cardio and most of all not putting junk food in my mouth...: Also I think smaller portions helped with the cravings. Good luck everyone !!! 9 more pounds to go before DW on the 13th of March.....:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[DearDaisyinDurham]

This has been my best week !!! I have lost a grand total of 11 pounds since Jan 04th :goodvibes I had a poor week last week and gained 2 pounds :sad: . I was a little put off by that and I think it made me more determined to work off more pounds.

I think my success this week was drinking 8 glasses of water a day, keeping my visits to the gym. walking and working on cardio and most of all not putting junk food in my mouth...: Also I think smaller portions helped with the cravings. Good luck everyone !!! 9 more pounds to go before DW on the 13th of March.....:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

Here's to a great week for everyone! I made veggie soup and baked sweet potatoes yesterday to try & stave off the Super Bowl snacks.

Does anyone make the veggie soup? I do, but don't follow the WW recipe exactly, I use what veggies are on hand and make it spicy w/ cayenne pepper and Frank's Hot Sauce. :) It's easy to throw in the crock pot too, I try to make a big enough batch on Sunday to last all week.

WW Zero Points Soup:
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 medium onion(s), diced
2 medium carrot(s), diced
1 medium sweet red pepper(s), diced
1 medium stalk(s) celery, diced
2 small zucchini, diced
2 cup(s) green cabbage, shredded
2 cup(s) Swiss chard, chopped
2 cup(s) cauliflower, small florets
2 cup(s) broccoli, small florets
2 tsp thyme, fresh, chopped
6 cup(s) vegetable broth
2 tbsp parsley, or chives, fresh, chopped
1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, optional

Instructions
Put garlic, vegetables, thyme and broth into a large soup pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes.

[puppyears]

I lost two and a half pounds this week. I have been doing the Wii fit. I love the hula hoop and the stepping games. I was really working up a sweat. Now, I hope it stays nice so when I go home today, I can walk around the neighbourhood!
Great work everyone, and yes, drink that water!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[wannago2disney]

Lost 1.5lbs. this week...could probably do better if I could get the water down. looking forward to warmer temps to help with that. DH thinks that I have started to tighten up so that's good news!:thumbsup2

good luck and keep goin everyone!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

WW WI this am, down .6 lbs, I'll take it after the Super bowl snacks!
so far so good, thanks everyone for continuing to post b/c for sure for me it motivates me to work out when I don't even want to (when do I want to?)

[Disney_Mama]

Can I jump on the wagon...... I fell off of the last Weight loss thread back in 2008:sad2: So on Monday I started a Liver Cleansing Diet. Detox the body and loose weight. Well I'm on day three and my head feels like it's going to explode. This is going to be hard to stick to if my head continues to feel this way. I am used to getting headaches but this one just won't go away.... even with my migraine medication.

My start weight is 173
Weight on Tuesday was 172:cool1:

[Disney_Mama]

I just weighed myself after spending most of the morning in bed with the same head ache......169lbs:cool1:

[puppyears]

What kind of liver cleansing diet? Is your headache from the diet or something else? side effect? I sure would look into something that gave me a headache for that long. Is the weight loss because of this diet? Sorry for all the questions, just curious!! :confused3

[Disney_Mama]

What kind of liver cleansing diet? Is your headache from the diet or something else? side effect? I sure would look into something that gave me a headache for that long. Is the weight loss because of this diet? Sorry for all the questions, just curious!! :confused3

The diet is..... no dairy, red meat, or white of any kind, and most important no refined sugar, and only organic veggies and organic or free range chicken. I start the day off with two glasses of water with the juice on one lemon. Then 15 minutes later I drink a glass of fresh juice made from carrots, celery, apple, and parsley.

Today for breakfast I had 3 whole wheat pancakes with blueberries. No syrup or butter. You must use cold pressed olive oil to cook. For lunch I am going to have whole wheat pasta with a can of tuna and organic vinaigrette on top.
Dinner will be a piece of chicken baked in the oven with a whole lot of salad and fresh veggies on the side.

I do get headaches all the time. This one I am sure is caused by the fact that my body is detoxing itself. I am a big sugar eater. So far I have managed to curve my sugar habit with grapes. Very sweet and crunchy right now.

I forgot one more important ingredient .... Flax seed, Almonds and sunflower seeds all chopped up and sprinkled on things you eat like the salad or on the pancakes.

I do believe that the weight loss is because of the diet.:thumbsup2
My head is ok right now. Just got back from a great walk.

[candielips]

1.5 lbs in a week is fantastic! As long as the scale doesn't go up I'm happy. It can stay the same, it can only drop .2 lbs so long as I don't go up.
Daisy I also add the spicy to the WW soup.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

The diet is..... no dairy, red meat, or white of any kind, and most important no refined sugar, and only organic veggies and organic or free range chicken. I start the day off with two glasses of water with the juice on one lemon. Then 15 minutes later I drink a glass of fresh juice made from carrots, celery, apple, and parsley.

Today for breakfast I had 3 whole wheat pancakes with blueberries. No syrup or butter. You must use cold pressed olive oil to cook. For lunch I am going to have whole wheat pasta with a can of tuna and organic vinaigrette on top.
Dinner will be a piece of chicken baked in the oven with a whole lot of salad and fresh veggies on the side.

I do get headaches all the time. This one I am sure is caused by the fact that my body is detoxing itself. I am a big sugar eater. So far I have managed to curve my sugar habit with grapes. Very sweet and crunchy right now.

I forgot one more important ingredient .... Flax seed, Almonds and sunflower seeds all chopped up and sprinkled on things you eat like the salad or on the pancakes.

I do believe that the weight loss is because of the diet.:thumbsup2
My head is ok right now. Just got back from a great walk.
Wow, that's so super healthy!! WTG!!! :cheer2:

[Disney_Mama]

A friend of mine who also did the liver cleaning diet said the first week is the worst. She too had headaches and it was the detox. If all goes well I should stay on it for 8 weeks. Just in time for my 40th Birthday trip to Disney with my two best friends who are also 40.:cool1:

[Disney_Mama]

Well I did have a little cheat today:sad2: Going to a party tonight and was asked to bring my jalapeno cheese ball. Well I had to taste it to make sure it was OK:goodvibes The good thing about my liver cleanse is that if you do have a cheat day you just need to tack on a day at the end.

My biggest accomplishment is that I have not had a single bit of sugar:thumbsup2 That is sooooo hard for me. Going to the grocery store and seeing all the valentine candy and easter stuff. :scared1:

[mississaugamom]

Week 4 weigh-in ... down another 1.8 lbs! :cool1: :cool1:

I've lost 9.6 lbs since joining weight watchers ... I'm really, REALLY hoping I continue to lose. I have a thyroid condition that I take meds daily for, and my metabolism seems to slow to match whatever my calorie level is to keep the weight right where it is ...

Has anyone else experienced this? I'm going to keep counting my points and hopefully push through this early plateau if it hits.

Good luck to everyone this weekend!!!

Arlene

[Disney_Mama]

Down another 1lb as of this morning:cool1: So a total weight loss so far of 5lbs. Can't tell where it has gone from though. Was really hoping that it would have been from my extra chin:lmao:

[F4disneyfan]

I have gone from 218 before christmas to now being 181 as of yesterday morning. So a drop of 37 lbs in just over a month and a bit.

[mississaugamom]

I have gone from 218 before christmas to now being 181 as of yesterday morning. So a drop of 37 lbs in just over a month and a bit.

WOW - that's an incredible weight loss in a short period of time!!! Are you following a specific program??

Arlene

[Disney_Mama]

Down another pound as of this morning:cool1:

[puppyears]

I have gone from 218 before christmas to now being 181 as of yesterday morning. So a drop of 37 lbs in just over a month and a bit.



Ya, I'll say...that seems a bit much and unhealthy. Did you have surgery, or are doing something nobody else has heard of?

[F4disneyfan]

Ya, I'll say...that seems a bit much and unhealthy. Did you have surgery, or are doing something nobody else has heard of?

Ya it is called being sick so not something people want to do just something that is happening.

[puppyears]

Well when you boast an amazing weight loss like that on a thread and don't meantion HOW you did it, people are going to question. You cannot blame people for asking, next time, say you have been ill, not "I've lost a ton of weight really fast" and leave us hanging. Jeesh! excuse me...

Hope whatever you are suffering from will end in a positive manner!!:thumbsup2

[mississaugamom]

Week 5 - Down 2 lbs at this week's meeting! :clap :clap

11.6 lbs gone so far ... hoping to look great at Disney in August!

Arlene

[Disney_Mama]

Up a pound today:confused3 I am hoping it's because I am working out every day and muscle weighs more than fat.:thumbsup2

Keep up the good work ladies...:banana: :banana: :banana:

[talicskai]

Okay ladies ~ I need a big kick in the behind! I have been bad bad bad ~ help me ~ inundate me with email and helpful hints please ~ I'm begging....:worship:

[mississaugamom]

Okay ladies ~ I need a big kick in the behind! I have been bad bad bad ~ help me ~ inundate me with email and helpful hints please ~ I'm begging....:worship:


I notice your trip to Vistana Resort is only 6 days away now!!! :cool1:

Forgive yourself for whenever you were "bad bad bad" and get back on track. :) You'll be getting a lot of exercise walking around in Florida so that's gotta help! You can do it ~ make good choices while you're away, but don't deprive yourself of all treats while you're away. If you have ADR's booked, maybe you can look at the menus and mentally "plan" your meal choices, so you can have something in your mind as to what you'll have. I find if I know I'm going to go out for dinner (like tonight) I was satisfied with soup and some popcorn at lunch today. I've saved my points to enjoy being out tonight.

Have a great time ... let us know how it was when you get back.

Arlene

[DearDaisyinDurham]

I'll take a kick in the behind too! It's the Feb. doldrums or something.

I was down another .5 lbs. Slooooowly losing, but it was also that t.o.m. for me so I'll take it. Did Curves 3x and walking twice this week.

[wannago2disney]

only down .5lbs this week...I've been bad...had some serious chocolate cravings. oh well on the bright side, I got in all my water on those nice days we had. (and I am not just talking about the lake that used to be my backyard :rotfl: )

[F4disneyfan]

Well when you boast an amazing weight loss like that on a thread and don't meantion HOW you did it, people are going to question. You cannot blame people for asking, next time, say you have been ill, not "I've lost a ton of weight really fast" and leave us hanging. Jeesh! excuse me...

Hope whatever you are suffering from will end in a positive manner!!:thumbsup2


No worries I have some medical issues that need to be determined and cleared up and hopefully everything will be peachy after that.

[BellyBaby]

Officially down 7lbs since Jan 1st. :yay: I can't believe it! It seemed to take sooo long to get to this point, I tried back in the summer, then the fall, and just wasn't ready.

I guess slow and steady wins the race! And that's including a huge week-long meltdown of fast food and a box of chemical-laden pastries that didn't expire until 2019.

The trick is to get back on, and not to exclude anything. The little choices everyday is what counts. I might get back to the "Disney wedding" weight by June!

[pkitty]

me too... only down 7 pounds. Poo ! I had a great start out of the blocks and lost as much as 11 pounds.. I guess its true old habits are hard to break. I am trying to position myself so I am at least loosing again. My only pbroblem is that our family have been looking foreward to tonight at the mandrin since early Jan. I dont want to go because you all know what happens there...That why it only a once a year thing for us there. Any quick tips to help me survive the evening at the mandarin or should I just let the chips fall where they may and pick them up tomorrow...? I still have 4 weeks to go before heading to DW so maybe I can catch up to my goal of loosing 10 to 15 pounds. - 7 = 3 to 8 pounds.

anyways good luck everyone and talk to you soon.:)

[Disney_Mama]

me too... only down 7 pounds. Poo ! I had a great start out of the blocks and lost as much as 11 pounds.. I guess its true old habits are hard to break. I am trying to position myself so I am at least loosing again. My only pbroblem is that our family have been looking foreward to tonight at the mandrin since early Jan. I dont want to go because you all know what happens there...That why it only a once a year thing for us there. Any quick tips to help me survive the evening at the mandarin or should I just let the chips fall where they may and pick them up tomorrow...? I still have 4 weeks to go before heading to DW so maybe I can catch up to my goal of loosing 10 to 15 pounds. - 7 = 3 to 8 pounds.

anyways good luck everyone and talk to you soon.:)

I would go to the Mandrin and have a good time. Drink lots of water after to help with digestion. And jump back on the wagon tomorrow. :goodvibes

[puppyears]

Yikes!! I have only lost 6lbs in the past three weeks. I have been feeling kinda sad lately, not eating though, just not excersising at all. I always think that I did not work that hard to eat it back on!!
Congrats ladies and gentlemen, lets keep this going!! :thumbsup2

[mississaugamom]

PKitty ~ I agree with DisneyMama ... go to the Mandarin tonight and have a good time. My only suggestions would be to consider items that haven't been deep-fried and drink lots of water afterwards. The water retention from soy sauce can skew my weight by as much as five pounds the morning after! :sad2:

Then get back on Program tomorrow ... Congrats to everyone sticking with this through the February blahs!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Arlene

[pkitty]

thanks everyone. I just got back and will drink 2 glasses of water before bed. I did stay away from the noodles, breads and rice and was reserved at the desert table. I left feeling full but not stuffed and thats a first for me when it comes to eating at the Mandarin. I realy like this place, everything is so fresh and tasty... :goodvibes.
So I'm back on the wagon with you and tomorrow is a new day. :)

[DearDaisyinDurham]

:wave2: Hi Everyone!! Sorry for not posting in a while, went to WW WI late this week - down .4 lbs AGAIN. :rotfl2:
That's 3 weeks of the same weight loss.

Going to have to bump up my workouts a bit b/c I really would like to lose an entire pound next week! :laughing:

How is everyone doing? It's been so quiet, will try to post more, it def. does help me. Here's to a good weekend!:cheer2:

[jules94]

The diet is..... no dairy, red meat, or white of any kind, and most important no refined sugar, and only organic veggies and organic or free range chicken. I start the day off with two glasses of water with the juice on one lemon. Then 15 minutes later I drink a glass of fresh juice made from carrots, celery, apple, and parsley.

Today for breakfast I had 3 whole wheat pancakes with blueberries. No syrup or butter. You must use cold pressed olive oil to cook. For lunch I am going to have whole wheat pasta with a can of tuna and organic vinaigrette on top.
Dinner will be a piece of chicken baked in the oven with a whole lot of salad and fresh veggies on the side.

I do get headaches all the time. This one I am sure is caused by the fact that my body is detoxing itself. I am a big sugar eater. So far I have managed to curve my sugar habit with grapes. Very sweet and crunchy right now.

I forgot one more important ingredient .... Flax seed, Almonds and sunflower seeds all chopped up and sprinkled on things you eat like the salad or on the pancakes.

I do believe that the weight loss is because of the diet.:thumbsup2
My head is ok right now. Just got back from a great walk.

Hi guys, I would love to join your group, this is just what I need:goodvibes I have just moved from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia exactly a month ago, and I have gained 8 pounds since moving, I'm obviously an emotional eater, it was DH's transfer. We are liking it here, but I do miss home as well, the good news is we're going back home for 2 wks, leaving on Sunday, but the bad news is we'll be in a hotel for the 2 wks, so we'll be doing restaurants for most of that time.

Disney Mama I've always wanted to try a cleansing diet, I hear that you feel so much better after detoxing. Perhaps I will try it when I get back in 2 weeks.

At least I do have until Sept to get the weight off for our Disney trip. We're celebrating my husbands 40th birthday and 15 year anniversary this year, this will be our 8th trip to Disney.

I like all the support you give each other:lovestruc

[Disney_Mama]

jules94.... Moving is hard but give it time. I moved from Ontario to Fredericton 3 years ago and am soooooo happy.

I am in week 3 of my cleanse and it's going great. First week I lost 6 lbs and then at some point put back 2 and then lost 1. So a total lost of 5 lbs and I feel great.

The book I am following is by Dr. Sandra Cabot and called The Liver Cleansing Diet. Tons of recipes if you need. I have used some but mostly just follow the rules. Now i have had a couple of cheats but that just means that I need to tack on a day for each day I have cheated. The first 4 days of the diet I had a steady headache. Thought I was going to have to give up. But on the evening of the 4th day I was in bed and wondering what was different..... Surprise No headache. and have not had one since and I am a migraine sufferer.

I think the best rule for any one on a diet is to remember that it's OK to have a cheat day once and a while. Just don't let yourself go overboard. Plus drink lots of water and get your :scared1: off the couch.

Good luck everyone.

[BELLEDOZER]

I also havn't been on the WL board for a few weeks as I've been away at the mouse. Came back last Sat, and am still trying to get caught up on things. I gained 12 lbs on the trip:scared1: . I've had a feeling that our scale was not working properly just before leaving for vacation. And had this confirmed when I bought a new scale this week. My old scale was showing 7 to 10 lbs lighter than it should have. I haven't gotten discouraged by this, and have lost 1 lb this week since I've gotten back into the good eating habits I started before the trip. I've also gone meatless, which I'm sure will also help with the weightloss (although that's not the reason that I went vegetarian). Hope everyone has good luck with their weightloss. Have a great day!:grouphug:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

I also havn't been on the WL board for a few weeks as I've been away at the mouse. Came back last Sat, and am still trying to get caught up on things. I gained 12 lbs on the trip:scared1: . I've had a feeling that our scale was not working properly just before leaving for vacation. And had this confirmed when I bought a new scale this week. My old scale was showing 7 to 10 lbs lighter than it should have. I haven't gotten discouraged by this, and have lost 1 lb this week since I've gotten back into the good eating habits I started before the trip. I've also gone meatless, which I'm sure will also help with the weightloss (although that's not the reason that I went vegetarian). Hope everyone has good luck with their weightloss. Have a great day!:grouphug:

How was the World??

When I went meatless, it forced me to find healthier ways to get protein. Never knew until recently that cottage cheese has 15g/protein per 1/2 cup, that's a LOT of protein for 90 calories.

Great to hear from everyone, we can do this together!:cheer2:

[BELLEDOZER]

We drove down to DL and spent 15 days stateside. It took us 3 1/2 days driving there, and stayed at HOJO's which definitely lived up to it's good reviews. Had a great time, despite it rained for most of our time in Anaheim. We took the long way home, and drove up the California coast. We stopped in Monterey CA to see the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and it was well worth the detour, and the time to see it. Loved views on the coastal route, but hated the hairpin turns with out guardrails for safety. Even our GPS system got lost a couple of times when we were navigating our way through the redwood forests. I've been planning on going veggie for quite some time, as I just feel alot better, and tend to take alot better care of myself when I'm off the meat. I also eat alot heathier when I'm off the meat too. I'm what would be considered a Ovo-vegetarian. Which basically means that I only eat veggies and eggs. No dairy for me. Cutting off the dairy is not a big deal for me, as I didn't eat that much of it before, and factor in hubby and my younger son are severelly allergic to dairy, there is not that much dairy in the house anyway. The only person that eats it is my older son. Have a great day!

Trish

[mississaugamom]

Welcome aboard, Belledozer!

This is a journey we're all in together ... I had a discouraging weigh-in this week (up 1 pound) but it had been a bad week with meals at inconsistent times. I was usually under my daily points limit, which apparently is a bad thing! :confused3

Back on track now - and going to keep on moving forward!

Have a great week, everyone!

Arlene

[BELLEDOZER]

I know how you feel in regards to the weightloss. Before I left on the trip, I got used to eating small portions of food throughout the day, and eating better and lighter foods in general. But when you are travelling by vehicle it's really hard to stick to this kind of diet, and we ended up eating 3 large meals a day. I really did try to eat lighter, but with being on vacation made it an uphill battle. Now I've gotten refocused on losing the weight, and hope to continue to feel lighter weight wise in the coming weeks and months ahead. Hubby has promised me a $400.00CDN shopping spree when I hit my target weight, so it's something to work towards. Have a great day everyone!

Trish

[BELLEDOZER]

Lost another 3 lbs last week, but this week had a bad couple of days keeping to the diet, but am back on track with it (back had to remind me why I was losing the weight). Hope that everyone is doing better with their weightloss than I am at the moment. Have a great day everyone!!

Trish

[Disney_Mama]

Well I'm still on my cleanse. Have had a couple of cheats.....:sad2: But i am not beating myself up about it.:thumbsup2 I'm still holding strong to 5lbs lost.:cool1: in 3weeks. They where all lost in the first but the main thing is that I have not put them back on. I have stopped weighing my self everyday. Once a week and that's it.

Keep up the good work......:woohoo:

[BELLEDOZER]

When I cheat I don't make a big deal out of it, I just get back on track and keep going. I do weigh myself everyday, but don't make that big deal out of the numbers I see, so long as I'm not gaining, and seeing a slow but steady decrease in my weight. I have lost a total of 8 lbs since I started my diet in Jan, and now that my vacation is over, am more serious than ever about losing the weight. I have no choice in the matter, and have to lose the weight or face major back problems in the near future. I've had 2 docs tell me to lose the weight, which is what I remind myself when I fall off the wagon. No excuses not to lose the weight this time. All of us fall of the wagon once in a while when dieting. The most important thing is to jump back on afterwards. Have a great day!!

Trish

[mississaugamom]

Great work everyone!!! :cool1: :cool1:

I'm down another 1.8 lbs this week ~ 12.5 since mid-January when I joined Weight Watchers.

This week could be very challenging ~ I'm flying to Orlando for the weekend (to attend a memorial service; not going the parks) and I'm fighting a cold as well. Since there's no nutritional info/calorie counts for Disney restaurants, I'll have to just guess at point values.

Keep up the good work!

Arlene

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Was down 2 lbs at ww wi, finally! it was nice to see more than .4 for a change. we had a big family party last night so tons of food, will have to be more careful w/ choices for the rest of the weekend.
~ hope everyone has a nice weekend ~

[jayjay13]

I stalled too. I had to do an apple day this week and I finally lost another decade! Gone are the days I was in the 60's - here come the 150's - well I'm 159 to be exact. My hubby thinks I'm disappearing. But after being 25lbs overweight from my twins for years and then to have another baby where I was pushing over 200lbs - I'm happy that I've lost the weight which could now be considered the weight of a small child :scared1:. That's one child that I DON'T want to see again! :rotfl: So I pray that I can keep losing at this pace and keep dropping decades like flies. What's next? I'm hoping for the 140s but with a Universal March Break trip coming up, I'm planning for a stall. But that's okay, I know what I need to do once I get back from Universal so I won't be so devastated as to begin emotionally eating my way to huge weight gains.

Good luck to everyone on their journey!

jayjay

[Disney_Mama]

Well I'm still holding steady at the 5lbs lost in 4weeks.... What is hard to believe is that my darling husband who is doing the same cleanse as me has lost 17lbs:scared1: While I am very happy for him..... I am not happy that I have not seen the same results. I know men and women loose weight differently.... but common:confused3 :goodvibes

[BELLEDOZER]

I stalled out too last week for some reason. But despite that I still managed to lose 1 lb. I want to lose more weight this week, so am more determined to lose a couple more lbs. Have a great day everyone!

Trish:cheer2:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Down 1.4 at WW. Yay!! With two weeks to go until our trip, determined to up my walking totals, am definitely seeing a difference in my legs being more toned.

[Disney_Mama]

Still on the cleanse.... Taking a week off from weighing myself. Hoping to see a big change soon. Everyone says that I look thinner but I can't see it myself. I did just buy a new bathing suit and it's a size smaller :cool1:
Just bought the Wii fit. Hoping that that will add to the weight loss.

[mississaugamom]

:cheer2: :cheer2: CONGRATS, DAISY!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Good for you getting your legs in walking shape BEFORE heading to the World!

I also managed a 1.4 lb loss this week ... not bad considering I sampled from FOUR different desserts at Kona Cafe last Friday! :flower3:

Arlene

[DearDaisyinDurham]

:cheer2: :cheer2: CONGRATS, DAISY!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Good for you getting your legs in walking shape BEFORE heading to the World!

I also managed a 1.4 lb loss this week ... not bad considering I sampled from FOUR different desserts at Kona Cafe last Friday! :flower3:

Arlene

thanks Arlene!! :rainbow: CONGRATS to you too!!! Oh, I can't wait :jumping1: to be at Kona!! :love:

[CrystalS]

Hi everyone, I hope its ok that I join this discussion.
I'm currently tring to loose weight too!

I started at 191 and I'm about 177 today (after 4 weeks) I've got a week left of my diet or less, then I'm taking a break (maintaining weight) for 3 weeks, and then will be going back on my diet. I hope to be somewhere around 145lbs by the end of all this :)

Congrats to everyone having success!

[Disney_Mama]

Welcome CrystalS

Well I weighed myself this morning and I have a total weight loss now of :banana: 8lbs:banana:

[Disney_Mama]

Found the Wii Fit last week. What a blast. I keep doing it all day. Put on a load of laundry do a activity on the Wii, empty the dishwasher then do the Wii.....

[pkitty]

Well I got down about 10 pounds. I was hoping for more before leaving but I am happy with the 10. We leave tommow morning and can't believe we made it through another horrible winter. Actually it wasn't as bad as last year or other years but for me every winter is bad. I like it up until Jan 01st and after that I can say goodbye to it. Like I'm going to tomorrow. Have fun everyone and I will join you all back on the wagon in two weeks. Until then we're going to Disney World.!!!!!:goodvibes

[DearDaisyinDurham]

No loss, no gain this week, what are the odds. It's been almost 8 weeks of walking several miles/week so the toning is coming along. Hoping for a loss next week as that's the last WI before vacation!

[FayeW]

I'm in. I turned 44 on March 6th. My goal is to drop 80lbs by my 45th birthday. Man, that was hard to type.

I have several "mini" goals set up: Lose 15lbs by Easter. Lose 30 lbs by Mother's Day. Lose 50lbs before our summer trip to Newfoundland end July. Lose 65 by Christmas.

I started my own low calorie/reduced carbs program on Saturday and as of yesterday have lost 2lbs. I will weigh myself again this Saturday. Sticking to about 1000-1200 calories, and trying to not combine carbs with other foods, within reason. There are some exceptions, of course, but by "limiting" them and not "denying" them, I am hoping I will find it easier to stick to.

For breakfast I have one Dempster's Smart English muffin with 2 slices of tomato and about an oz of cheese. I also am drinking the Slim Quick supplements twice a day for the extra vitamins. Lunch and supper I have been having salad with chicken, or roast beef with mashed turnip and celery. For a snack at night I have been slicing and apple and putting a tiny bit of margarine and some cinnamon, and then heating it in the microwave for a sweet snack, or having grapes, melon, etc. I also allow myself one chocolate chip cookie a day with a cup of tea.

It's not a perfect, but a my current weight it takes 2100 calories to maintain what I have. I figure if I stick around 1000-1200 calories, including a built in treat every day, I am bound to lose a couple of lbs a week. I have given myself a year, so that averages out to 1.5 lbs a week. I think that is reasonable.



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[bdtracey]

I've been as high as 235 (Jan 2005) and as low as 170 (Aug 2007). Today I'm almost back up to 190 and it's really starting to drive me nuts! My "skinny" clothes are starting to fit a little too tight and I'm getting uncomfortable in my own skin. I used to work out very diligently at GoodLife but life has caught up with me. I haven't been to the gym in quite a while because DW is busy at night and I'm taking care of my little guy. Basically, I walk in the door after work and the little fella is mine for the evening. I totally think it's fair but by the time I put him down for bed between 7:30 and 8 p.m. I'm just not in the mood to head to the gym which is only a couple minute drive away.

Now that winter seems to be releasing it's grip I'm going to get back on track. My goal is to drop 15 lbs by May. I'm going for a run today with one of my co-workers so hopefully this is something we can keep up. My eating is actually pretty good, surprisingly, but I gotta watch my sweets. They kill me! I'm going to start taking my multi-vitamins again because they seemed to help but I think a big chunk of this weight loss is going to be the physical side of things. If I know that I'm going to be working out I eat REALLY well because I see food as fuel. If I'm not working out I'm generally not as diligent but still not terrible. We'll see how it goes....

[FayeW]

I can't figure out how to update my ticker. I thought I saved the web address in my favourites but it was only the TickerFactory address, not the html for my particular ticker. Am I going to have to do an new one?

[Disney_Mama]

How's it going everyone? Well I'm still holding on to the 8lbs mark. Not complaining because my dress pants all fit better and I don't have to worry when I sit down. lol :banana:

[bdtracey]

I was only down 0.5 lbs this week on Tuesday but the weekend wasn't the greatest. So far this week I've been eating A LOT better and the new exercise regime is fitting in nicely. I ran 3 miles last night in 27 minutes (woo hoo!!!) and ran another 3 miles on Monday afternoon. The plan is to run again tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully I can get a decent workout in on Saturday but who knows. I'm sure hoping my next weigh in shows a little bit of my progress.

[Disney_Mama]

As of this morning I am down another 1 lbs:cheer2: Total weight loss in 7 weeks is 9 lbs.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Down 2lbs this week! That's 8 lbs in 8 weeks, so slow but steady.
Averaging walking 7-10 miles a week. Going to try to do WI at WW on Sunday since we LEAVE MONDAY, yay!!!!

[Disney_Mama]

Down 2lbs this week! That's 8 lbs in 8 weeks, so slow but steady.
Averaging walking 7-10 miles a week. Going to try to do WI at WW on Sunday since we LEAVE MONDAY, yay!!!!

Way to go...... Have a great trip.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Way to go...... Have a great trip.

:flower3: Thanks! We're all doing awesome!!:goodvibes

When is your trip?

[mississaugamom]

Down 2lbs this week! That's 8 lbs in 8 weeks, so slow but steady.
Averaging walking 7-10 miles a week. Going to try to do WI at WW on Sunday since we LEAVE MONDAY, yay!!!!


Way to go Daisy!!!!! :banana: :cheer2: :banana: :cheer2: Have a fabulous time in DisneyWorld!

I'm holding right now ... down 16.5 lbs since the beginning of January, but no progress for two weeks. Feels discouraging, but I just need to press through it without going back to any of my "old" ways.

I get a lot of support from reading here on this thread ... Keep up the great work everyone!

Arlene

[Disney_Mama]

:flower3: Thanks! We're all doing awesome!!:goodvibes

When is your trip?

I will be at SSR on the 27th of March:cool1: Going with my 2 BFF's to celebrate our 40th birthdays.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

:jumping1: Awesome!! Have FUN!!! We will probably pass each other at the parks or DTD! I'd love to try the SSR Spa for a massage. :cloud9:
:rainbow:

I will be at SSR on the 27th of March:cool1: Going with my 2 BFF's to celebrate our 40th birthdays.

[Disney_Mama]

Well I am very shocked and happy to say that as of this morning I am down another 1 lb:banana: So a total weight loss of :banana: 10 lbs:banana:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

WTG - that's awesome!!!!!!!

[Disney_Mama]

So to add to my diet misery...:goodvibes I have also started to drink Dr. Oz Raw Green Drink....Here is the recipe just in case any one is interested.....
* 2 apples, cored
* 2 big handfuls of spinach
* 1/2 cup of chopped parsley
* 1 celery stick, chopped
* 1 thumbnail length of ginger root, peeled
* 1 lemon - juice only (use peel slice for zest)
* 1 medium cucumber

Place ingredients in a blender, add 4 oz. spring water or a handful of ice cubes, then puree quickly for one minute. Makes two glasses of Dr. Oz’s green drink.

The green drink has a strong taste and if you are used to drinking soda or sweet tea, the taste will take some getting used to. Dr. Oz suggests adding other items at first to sweeten the green drink to your taste.

Green drink - Optional ingredients:

* 2nd cucumber
* raw carrot
* unsweetened fruit juice
* banana

[pkitty]

Hi folks... we just got back yesterday afternoon from WDW. Had a blast I would deffinatly recommend Animal Kingdom Lodge. The weather was great but it rained the day we left for home so perfect timing. while I was away I blew my diet all to heck..sad2: so much in fact I am affraid to stand on the scale to see just how far off the wagon I fell. I'm serious I just don't want to be let down right now so will not get on it for now. I will take some time to get my eating back in order maybe a week and hope by then I will stand on the thing. I tried to keep my morning walk going and realy loved the walk around Downtown Disney from SSR it was very warm and loved every step. We stayed for the first 4 days at SSR and then the last 4 at AKL.
I suppose I can only blame myself and the meal plan Disney offers :guilty:. The food was first class and I could not resist the dinner menu's. Anyways hope to get back on track real soon and start making some dates to set some benchmark losses. first date I suppose will be the holiday weekend in May I hope to loose 10 pounds so should start right away. Then maybe July 01st kick off to summer hopefully another 5 pounds by then. and then another 10 to 15 by my 43rd Bday in middle of August. Anyways just had to vent my dissapointment and will try to keep going. I guess its a life changing decission I have to make to meet my goal of better weight management and health. just before leaving on vacation a co worker was at the "Y" and collapsed in the middle of the floor, an off duty paramedic was there and started CPR right away and had to use the defibulators they had there to re start his heart. It worked and he later found out a tripple by pass was needed. he was only 44 yrs with two young children and was he ever lucky. So if that is not a wake up call for all of us I don't know what is. Thks for listening everyone and great work on your losses. You all are helping me right now with this thank alot. :)

[Disney_Mama]

pkitty..... Welcome back. The main thing is that you had a great trip.:cool1: I am leaving tomorrow for WDW and I am worried that I will do the same thing to myself. As of yesterday I am down 11 lbs:banana:
Crazy about your co-worker. Hope he does well with his surgery:flower3:

[bdtracey]

I'm up 2.5lbs this week...stupid chinese food!

[Disney_Mama]

Just back from 5 wonderful days at Disney and I only gained 2lbs:banana:

[candielips]

I thought I'd come on here & see how everyone is doing. It's been awhile since I've been on here as I am pregnant. So I guess I will not continue to lose weight w/ you ladies.
I'm glad to see everyone is doing so well. What is everyones running totals now?

[BELLEDOZER]

Hi Everyone!! I know that I's been awhile since I've been on here. Have been very busy, and as a result the diet went sideways on me. Made the decision a couple of weeks ago to get very serious about the weightloss, as I want to lose the weight and get it over with, so I don't have to worry about it anymore. I've lost a total of 14 lbs since Jan (lost 16lbs in Jan, but gained 12 of it back on our trip to the mouse:mad::mad:). Am finally on track to lose the remainder of the weight, despite going out to dinner the next 3 days (intending on being very careful about my calorie intake). Have a great day everyone!

Trish:grouphug:

[katscradle]

Well I have read every post in this thread.
I would love to join in.
My name is Katherine, I have been a WW for 8 years -2 years
I am a slow loser. It took me 3 1/2years to lose 50lbs.
Then I got pregnant, gained 60.
Since DS was born I have only lost 30lbs.
I just can't seem to get back on the program fully.
I have 30lbs. to lose, would love to lose 40.
Disneymama that cleanse thing sounds horrible,sorry.
I like my food and like it to taste good. I couldn't do that.
All the power to you though.:thumbsup2
Weight loss is not a diet it is a lifestyle change otherwise you just gain it all back, or at least that is what I have been taught.
I wanted to speed up my weight loss, as we are going to WDW and a cruise in May.
Last year my mom went on this cleansing weight loss program.
She lost 60 lbs. and cut her insuln in half as she is a diabetic.
She now follows their maintenance program and has kept the weight off.
So since I had not lost anything since Jan nor gained anything I decide I would try this program.
I am still attending my WW on Wednesdays.
In the first 5 days I lost 1.6lbs.:yay:
Here's hoping for more next week.:)

[Disney_Mama]

Welcome Katscradle:goodvibes

I completely agree that weight loss is not a diet but a life style change.
I realize that my cleanse seems very drastic but trust me when I tell you and everyone that I have been eating some of the best tasting food. Things that I would have never bought or done has made a wonderful change in our kitchen. Plus we can eat as much as we want. My husband and I are past the eight weeks and done the cleanse but both have decided to keep to it on the most part. We still start our day off with the lemon water and fresh veggie juice. Still keeping to the no sugar and many of the other rules. I have had some off days but have still managed to loose 11lbs, while my DH who has stuck to it and got back into running has lost almost 30lbs, and he feels great. Now that our crazy snow and ice is off the roads I can get back into power walking.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do. Loosing weight is not an easy thing.:wave:

[katscradle]

Welcome Katscradle:goodvibes

I completely agree that weight loss is not a diet but a life style change.
I realize that my cleanse seems very drastic but trust me when I tell you and everyone that I have been eating some of the best tasting food. Things that I would have never bought or done has made a wonderful change in our kitchen. Plus we can eat as much as we want. My husband and I are past the eight weeks and done the cleanse but both have decided to keep to it on the most part. We still start our day off with the lemon water and fresh veggie juice. Still keeping to the no sugar and many of the other rules. I have had some off days but have still managed to loose 11lbs, while my DH who has stuck to it and got back into running has lost almost 30lbs, and he feels great. Now that our crazy snow and ice is off the roads I can get back into power walking.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do. Loosing weight is not an easy thing.:wave:

Thanks, you and I have something else in common power walking is something I loved to do when I was in better shape. When the weather gets a little nicer I will be starting that as well. The weight loss plan I have decided to join and do is the same one my mother was successful at.
It's called Isagenix and is a total body cleanse.

[momlady]

Good morning all! I thought I would put in an appearance on this thread after being MIA for a long while! We went to WDW over the March break and I was actually quite pleased at the variety of choices in the park. I was able to eat relatively healthily and of course did oodles of walking! I am down a total of 12 lbs since getting serious about my weight loss in mid-Feb or so. SLowly but surely wins the race! My brother passed away in January at age 50 of a heart attack so now I am more determined than ever to GET HEALTHY!!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

I thought I'd come on here & see how everyone is doing. It's been awhile since I've been on here as I am pregnant. So I guess I will not continue to lose weight w/ you ladies.
I'm glad to see everyone is doing so well. What is everyones running totals now?

:flower3:Candielips, CONGRATS!!! :dance3:That is so exciting!!!!

I'm catching up on posts - we had so much fun at WDW and now it's to back to real life. :rotfl2:

Back to WW this week & I'll report back after WI, might be up a bit :rolleyes:
even after all the walking!! :rotfl:

[mississaugamom]

Congratulations, Candielips!!!! How exciting for you and your family!!!!

I'm still plodding along at weight watchers but have hit one of the dreaded plateaus ... down 18.6 lbs since starting in January, but no real change for the month of March. :mad:

After Easter this weekend, I'm going back to my Week 1 book and will try to re-start and be very strict about eating only my basic points without dipping into the 35 "bonus" points to see if I can break through this.

Good luck to everyone trying hard! Hopefully the good weather will be more condusive to exercising ...

Arlene

[katscradle]

Congratulations, Candielips!!!! How exciting for you and your family!!!!

I'm still plodding along at weight watchers but have hit one of the dreaded plateaus ... down 18.6 lbs since starting in January, but no real change for the month of March. :mad:

After Easter this weekend, I'm going back to my Week 1 book and will try to re-start and be very strict about eating only my basic points without dipping into the 35 "bonus" points to see if I can break through this.

Good luck to everyone trying hard! Hopefully the good weather will be more condusive to exercising ...

Arlene

Hey I totally understand your plateau as I have been a WW for quite a few years. I have been at one of those plateaus for most of this year.
So almost 2 weeks ago I started a total body cleanse called Isagenix.
Well it's working lost 1.6lbs. in the first 5 days, weighed in this week and I lost another 3.2 lbs. I am just so happy about this. I feel great! I am using both WW and isagenix together as they are both about a lifestyle change.
:banana::woohoo::yay::dance3:

[candielips]

I'm still plodding along at weight watchers but have hit one of the dreaded plateaus ... down 18.6 lbs since starting in January, but no real change for the month of March.

That is a lot of weight to lose since Jan, great job! thanks guys it's going to be so crazy going to WDW 30 wks pregnant, but we'll manage. Lots of ice cream for the mama.

I officially put my WW on hold so once the baby comes back I go to WW. I lost a lot of weight w/ their nursing mothers program, so I'm hoping I can do as well this time too.

[katscradle]

Well today is my weigh in day. :thumbsup2
I tried to be good this week what with easter and all the chocolate.
I did have some chocolate.
Went to the gym 4 times this week.
Burned a total of 3570 calories.
So hopefully that will show when I get on the scales.
Wish me luck!
I will post when I get home tonight and let everyone know how I did. :thumbsup2

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Well today is my weigh in day. :thumbsup2
I tried to be good this week what with easter and all the chocolate.
I did have some chocolate.
Went to the gym 4 times this week.
Burned a total of 3570 calories.
So hopefully that will show when I get on the scales.
Wish me luck!
I will post when I get home tonight and let everyone know how I did. :thumbsup2

Previously posted: Good luck!!

How did it go?

As for me, heading back to WW for WI next week as I didn't go THIS week can you say avoidance!.. haven't been since our trip :rolleyes:so we'll see :rotfl2:

[katscradle]

Previously posted: Good luck!!

How did it go?

As for me, heading back to WW for WI next week as I didn't go THIS week can you say avoidance!.. haven't been since our trip :rolleyes:so we'll see :rotfl2:

Well it went great.
Lost another pound and a half this week. :yay:
Did my measurements on Friday.
In three weeks I have lost a total of 21 inches off my body and 3 inches off my waist. :yay::woohoo:
Avoidance will get you no where, young lady. :rotfl2:
Get back on track. :thumbsup2
My next weigh in is Wednesday. Will let you know how I do. :)

[Disney_Mama]

Well I had a junk food and take out restaurant weekend. Was a chaperon for my DD cheer team. Ate crap all weekend. I have gained 3lbs:headache:back.....Well I'm back on the wagon today.:thumbsup2

[Charleyann]

I want to lose 50 pounds by December! Prbably isn't going to happen but, I really want try....

I have just started the Basic Fat Burning /Detoux Soup diet from Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital. It is used in their Cardiac Care Unit for overweight heart patients to lose weight before surgery.

The first week it claims you can lose anywhere from 10-17 pounds.

Has anyone tried this seven day diet plan? Wish me well!

Thanks

Charleyann

[iluvwesties]

I want to lose 50 pounds by December! Prbably isn't going to happen but, I really want try....

I have just started the Basic Fat Burning /Detoux Soup diet from Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital. It is used in their Cardiac Care Unit for overweight heart patients to lose weight before surgery.

The first week it claims you can lose anywhere from 10-17 pounds.

Has anyone tried this seven day diet plan? Wish me well!

Thanks

Charleyann

Hi Charleyann :wave:

I was interested in this diet, but did some research first and this is what I found on a recent blog :

Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital (where the diet supposedly originated) have even issued a press release saying that they have nothing to do with it and that they do not consider it to be healthy or safe:

http://www.shmc.org/index.php/page/298


I have lost 30 pounds since January and what I have done is watch what I eat and try to make healthy choices,count calories and make sure I excercise at least 15 mins per day, plus take a 45min walk with the dog after supper each evening and don't eat after 7pm.

It's not easy, I like the bad food the same as anyone else, but I want to become healthier and that is what "holds me back" from splurging.

I still want to lose another 10-15lbs but I know the last few pounds are always the hardest.

If you give the diet a try, keep us posted with the results :thumbsup2

Take Care :goodvibes

iluvwesties (aka Carol)

[Charleyann]

Thank you for passing that information along! You have done very well on your weight loss program. Congratulations!

I have started th soup diet, so I think I'll try it for a couple of weeks and see what happens. I'll be sure to keep in mind the possibe scenarios associated with this diet.

I want to go on our December / Christmas cruises muh more slender. I look at the pictures from our cruise in Mexico and think " Geez, I got more rolls than the Pillsbury dough boy! LOL....

Take Care

Charleyann

[mississaugamom]

Great results, Katscradle!!!

I'm still on program but battling through my plateau ... up 0.2 lbs at this week's weigh-in. Still down almost 20 since January, but no progress for over a month :mad:

I know I have to press on though ~ I've still got a LOT of weight to lose, and still want to be down another 25 by my WDW trip in August.

Hang in there everyone!

Arlene

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Well it went great.
Lost another pound and a half this week. :yay:
Did my measurements on Friday.
In three weeks I have lost a total of 21 inches off my body and 3 inches off my waist. :yay::woohoo:
Avoidance will get you no where, young lady. :rotfl2:
Get back on track. :thumbsup2
My next weigh in is Wednesday. Will let you know how I do. :)

Avoidance is not my friend?? :rotfl2: I hear you!

CONGRATS on the good results!!! :goodvibes

[katscradle]

Hi Guys!
Just thought I would check in and post my results for this week.
I am down another 3 lbs. this week.
I feel great, and am so excited about what Isagenix is doing for me.
2 more weeks till I leave on my WDW vacation, and I can;t wait to see how much more I can lose before I go.
I also think I am passing this plateau that I have been at for 8 months.
:woohoo: For Isagenix! :woohoo:
:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

[katscradle]

O.K. today is my weigh in day. :thumbsup2
4 1/2 weeks on my program.
Measured this morning 26.75 inches total, and 4 inches off my waist. :yay:
I will post my weight when I get home later today. :thumbsup2

[mississaugamom]

WOOHOO!!!!! :banana::banana::banana: Great result, Katscradle!

Arlene

[katscradle]

O.K. today is my weigh in day. :thumbsup2
4 1/2 weeks on my program.
Measured this morning 26.75 inches total, and 4 inches off my waist. :yay:
I will post my weight when I get home later today. :thumbsup2

I lost a 1/2 lb. this week, which is low, but considering all the cake I ate at the birthday parties for DS who turned 6. I am greatful for the 1/2lb. loss.
I was expecting to gain. Needless to say I was very surprised when my measurements showed a loss of 5 inches total.
Everyone have a great day!
Also I will try and post my new results on Tuesday.
I day early this week for weighing and measuring as on Tuesday night we leave to begin the exciting trip to WDW. :yay::yay:
Needless to say I am so excited right now. :dance3:

[katscradle]

WOOHOO!!!!! :banana::banana::banana: Great result, Katscradle!

Arlene


Thank you!
It has been great to find you guys!

[Disney_Mama]

Just wondering how everyone is doing?

Well I finished my liver cleanse and I had a total weight loss of 11lbs in 8 weeks.:banana: Now that I have been off I have put back on about 5lbs but I think that some of it might be muscle. I started a great work out called Cardioboxing. I go to a local boxing club and you do Cardio revolving around boxing. It's great. But to put a damper on things I sprained my ankle the other day and won't be able to go to a class for about another week.:sad2:
Still working on the Wii fit from time to time.

Hope everyone is well.:goodvibes

[katscradle]

Hey guy's I am back from my WDW trip and cruise. :thumbsup2
It was great and I really enjoyed alot of my dining experiences while I was on vacation. :)
I don't think I gained weight as the new clothes are still fitting very comfortably. I don't weigh in till next Wednesday so that will be the real test.:rotfl2:
I missed not having my routine with my weight loss while I was gone, I know weird! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:
However the Brown Derby, & Portabello were worth it. :rotfl::rotfl: