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RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

jjf — Tue, 09 May 2006 19:39:27 GMT

I have seen that show X-Weighted I think it is called and yes, I found it inspirational as well. As for my weight gain from yesterday a.m...well, I weighed myself this a.m. and magically, my weight is back to 167lbs...my favorite number!! LOL..oh well. Cliffsgal, welcome back! Nice to see your name up here and best of luck!

JJF :w00t:

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

lizzardd — Tue, 09 May 2006 19:05:23 GMT

Hi girls,

I just got home from the gym, and I am beat! I feel like I could fall asleep at my computer desk!
Weigh in, 171.5lbs, no real change. It's good though, because I haven't been doing so well with the eating, and I haven't been to the gym in a week.
I've started playing ball hockey on Mondays, there's a work out for you! TONS of running, and it's lots of fun! It usually keeps me motivated in the summer.

Jules, I'm a chip-craver too...especially anything to do with nachos!

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

petulantfem — Tue, 09 May 2006 02:01:19 GMT

Some other helpful sites I've found:

Determines your BMI, if you are in a healthy weight range, your waist-to-height ratio, body fat percentage and lean body mass. It also tells you how much protien and calories you should be eating a day. http://www.scientificpsychic.com/fitness/diet.html

Also, this site determines how many calories you burn per activity in a set amount of time based on your current weight http://www.caloriesperhour.com/index_burn.html

I just read an article too, that states that the caloric needs of 2 women of the same height who want to lose 2 lbs a week would be different if their weight is different and the heavier woman would need more calories instead of less calories than the other. The reason is that it takes more energy to carry around more weight, so you need to consume more calories than a lighter person. But as you lose weight, your caloric need drops too, so you have to constantly keep reassessing yourself. http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/calories/calorie_needs/lose_weight.htm

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petulantfem — Tue, 09 May 2006 01:37:29 GMT

Also, anyone who is looking for some help with a meal plan for weight loss might want to check this site out:
http://www.nutritiondata.com/

It is super amazing and tells you everything you could ever want to know about all sorts of foods. The best part is you can do searches like: Fruit and Fruit Juices - Better Choices for weight loss (as an example) http://www.nutritiondata.com/foods-009997034033000000000.html

It will give you a list of fruits and fruit juices and tell you the calories + all the other nutrition facts you could possibly need. There are 3 graphs - on the first one (Caloric Ratio Pyramid) you want to stay as close to the bottom of the pyramid as possible. On the second graph (Nutrient Balance Indicator) you want to light up as many bars as possible EXCEPT the yellow ones - those are the saturated fats and sodiums you want to stay away from. On the last graph (Nutritional Target Map) you want to hit as close to the top right as you can. So you can tell as a fast glance of those 3 charts if the food you picked is healthy. I am looking at apricots right now - they are REALLY good for you. Too bad I don't like them hahaha. Plus there is a ton of other info.

Then you can plan healthier meals making better food choices and just make sure the total stays in your target calorie range. With a decent and constantly-intensifying workout, the weight should come off pretty steadily! (I'm hoping). I just found this website, and also a site that lets you download mp3 versions of weekly workouts to your IPod, so I am ready to give it a go! I'm hoping to lose about 25 lbs, but I will be happy if I can fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

petulantfem — Tue, 09 May 2006 01:27:09 GMT

Has anyone watched the show x-weighted? It totally inspired me last night. I couldn't believe the 6 month turnaround the girl had - she lost something like 37 lbs (she was aiming for 60) but she looked FABULOUS.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

cliffsgal — Mon, 08 May 2006 23:13:26 GMT

It has been awhile since I have posted. Fell off the wagon and got back on but not much difference.

start weight - 194.6

current weight - 192.4

goal weight but October 2006 - 135

EEKS!!!! Lots to go! I was thinking of joining a running room in my city! Any running room participants? I was going to join the all women's Learn to Run program - starts this saturday the 13th and runs until July 15th. I really want to start - need a great big PUSH! It is my bday tomorrow - May 9th and it use to be a goal date for me - but I screwed up big time - I have 57 pounds to go!

Congrats on everyone's success and to all that are down and out, pick yourself up and move on - don't punish yourself!!! I should follow that rule!

Just checking in,

Cliffsgal :w00t:

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Kyrra — Mon, 08 May 2006 22:50:18 GMT

thanks.. i am sure the surgery will go well.. or so my family keeps telling me..

i was really good for supper today.. made french toast with peaches and whipped cream.. and i made bacon.. i had 2 peices of bacon.. and i hate whip cream.. so i didn't eat that.. lol.. and as of midnight tonight.. i am fasting.. whoohoo fun for me.. and then.. its hospital food.. again.. whoohoo for me LOL.. so i will be back in a couple days and then its back to planning the wedding.. lol i am actually taking my book with all my wedding lists and stuff in it to the hospital.. gotta plan something regardless of where i am .. or how out of it i will be.. I won't be able to go to curves tho when i get out of the hospital.. so it will strictly be walking.. and i am not supposed to do a lot of walking.. so i am really going to have to watch what i eat..

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jjf — Mon, 08 May 2006 22:15:09 GMT

My bum now officially is a big bruise! Fh was kind enough to point and laugh as I changed for bed...yes, Jules, it is a little funny but it hurts too! Had Quiznos for dinner after being at the immunization clinic for my shots, pity party for one..well two, FH was there too! Try buying the little bags of chips if you need a fix...I don't usually crave salty but chocolate LOL. Good luck on your surgery tomorrow to the bride who posted above Jules, sorry I didn't get your name. Will be sending you happy vibes all day..here they go ~happy~ ~happy~...

JJF :w00t:

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

dansfiance — Mon, 08 May 2006 11:54:54 GMT

I acutally ate half a bag of salt and vinegar chips last night.. it was disgusting.. but i needed to get that craving out of my system.. now it's all about eating properly (which isn't the hard part)

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Kyrra — Mon, 08 May 2006 11:51:56 GMT

oh Jules.. your not the only lazy one LOL.. i am incredibly lazy.. oh yes. i admit it.. I do go to curves daily.. but ya know.. this weekend just sucked for me.. i am really stressing about my surgery tommorow.. and when i am stressed.. i tend to eat.. stuff i shouldn't eat.. chips is the big one for me.. i am pretty good about not buy candy or chocolate.. but yeah.. chips is bad.. lol.. hard not to eat them when company comes over with 5 big bags of them!!! do they not see i am FAT! and don't need that! sigh.. I have completely cut out pop.. and drink sooo much more water.. FH is a huge coke drinker.. we always have pop in the house.. but he has noticed.. on his own no less..lol. that i havent been drinking pop.. so when he gets the drinks for supper. he gets me water:) good man he is..

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dansfiance — Mon, 08 May 2006 11:32:28 GMT

aww.. swollen bum... that really sucks.. but it is a little funny... ;) I get to enjoy that fabulous week next week.. the joys.. I'm gonig to start working out tonight.. Dan isn't home so I won't have to worry about him walking in while I'm working out to Carmen.. haha. and i know that I'll be happier once I see something coming out of working out.. I'm just so damn lazy.. it really sucks!

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

jjf — Mon, 08 May 2006 11:27:15 GMT

Hey Ladies,

Dansfiance - you can do it!! Keep at it and the weight will come off..just takes a little while. MLD and Leighann - hope that you ladies had a successfull week. As for me, well, special week so I am up 2 pounds...yee-haw!! ~sarcastic~ Also, I was rollerblading yesterday for the first time in 2 years with FH and another couple (friends of ours thank god) and I fell really hard on my right bum! Luckily, it was on a metal bridge that made a huge booming sound so everyone looked LOL but it also had a little give so it could have been worse. Needless to say, I can barely walk today and am in pain. I have no bum fat/muscle anything so that is why it hurt so much too. My weight is in the tummy region only..lucky me! Anyway, I give myself an A for effort by blading so far etc. before I fell LOL and will try again, eat well this week and walk lots as the weather is fabulous! I also have some swelling in my bum so maybe that is where the extra weight is ???? ;);)...what you are not buying that excuse?? LOL...oh well. Better luck next week and keep on track ladies!

Hugs to all,

JJF :w00t:

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

dansfiance — Sun, 07 May 2006 21:55:32 GMT

Alright.. I've had it.. my body is fighting me.. don't blame it.. I've been stuck at 138lbs for a while.. it's a pain in the ass... I weighed myself yesterday morning and then again this afternoon (just to see)... 138, 138, 138!!! Ugh.. I used to be about 15-20 lbs lighter and I can't shake it now. I walk home from work.. I'm trying to eat less during the day.. I drink more water.. and nothing.. poopies... (cranky)

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

MLD — Sat, 06 May 2006 08:08:48 GMT

Well ladies, I see this thread has been bumped to the second page! Tsk Tsk. We have to keep motivated!

Starting weight - 145lbs
Last weigh in - 140.8lbs
This weigh in - 140.6lbs

So, not much progress this week. I knew that would happen since my parents keep a lot more food (ie food I like to snack on!) in their house than I do. BUT...I am excited thinking that by next weeks weigh in I could be UNDER 140!!! I am hoping for 139lbs next week.

Good luck ladies! Keep going.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

dansfiance — Mon, 01 May 2006 14:36:53 GMT

[quote][b]Leighann (5/1/2006)[/b][hr]JJF - don't fret, it's probably only 1lbs of water weight from the drinks and bad food - when I go out drinking I gain at least 1lb of water weight! Drink lots of water today & keep active and you'll lose the 1lb no problem:Wow:

I had an okay week and then Saturday came along & we treated ourselves! Dill Pickle chips, Wine Gums & Lindt Chocolate (gift from work), then I felt like crap:crazy:

Sunday night we had BBQ - yummy & healthy so that was nice!

I went shopping on Saturday with my mom & got some clothes that fit and then again on Sunday with my girlfriend! I feel so much better knowing that I'm buying clothes that are size 16 or 18, not 22 & 24!! I bought 2 pairs of dress pants, a pair of jeans and a pair of jean capris + 5 shirts & a nice half sweater! I had $300 put aside for myself so I spent it all!!!:w00t:

I went and got weighed & measured on Friday night (usually I weigh in on Monday mornings but haven't had the chance lately). I was up 1lb (but that doesn't worry me because you always go up by the end of the day about 1lb or so). I have lost lots of inches - about 14'' overall - almost 9 in my waist!!

I feel skinny & sexy today :cool: in my new pants & top so I'm motivated again.

Short term goal: 10lbs (by June 4th)

Long term goal: 68lbs (50lbs by Sept. 25th)

Goal Weight: 150lbs

Current weight:218lbs[/quote]Congrats and I'm so happy that you feel sexy!! :)

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

Miley — Mon, 01 May 2006 12:31:59 GMT

JJF - don't fret, it's probably only 1lbs of water weight from the drinks and bad food - when I go out drinking I gain at least 1lb of water weight! Drink lots of water today & keep active and you'll lose the 1lb no problem:Wow:

I had an okay week and then Saturday came along & we treated ourselves! Dill Pickle chips, Wine Gums & Lindt Chocolate (gift from work), then I felt like crap:crazy:

Sunday night we had BBQ - yummy & healthy so that was nice!

I feel skinny & sexy today :cool: in my new pants & top so I'm motivated again.

Short term goal: 10lbs (by June 4th)

Long term goal: 68lbs (50lbs by Sept. 25th)

Goal Weight: 150lbs

Current weight:218lbs

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

jjf — Mon, 01 May 2006 11:46:41 GMT

168!!!! Gained a pound this week..how you ask?? Well, wedding on Saturday and Baptism on Sunday. All kinds of food that was guarnteed not low cal..also drinks and more drinks! Oh well, as I write this, I am on my bike, peddling away the pounds! tee-hee..MLD and Leighann I hope that you both had a successful week and Jules - didn't know you were now a guru...a little jealous over here...and congrats on the smaller leg LOL

JJF :w00t:

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

dansfiance — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 23:40:21 GMT

alright.. no new weight # or anything.. but Dan said something today that made me feel a lot better... he had his hand on my leg in the car today (no dirty thoughts now), and he said that my leg was smaller than it used to be.. this is a good thing.. makes me feel great! I'll let you know of any new weight #'s as soon as I can..

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

MLD — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 08:39:20 GMT

I made progress this week!!!
Starting weight - 145
Last weigh in - 142.6
This weigh in - 140.8

I am so excited!! I exercised 5 days this week AND the only day I had any junk food was Monday. So if I can keep that up I will reach my goal (120-125) much faster!!!

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

Winnie25 — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:49:31 GMT

starting weight :195
current weight: 184
goal weight: 140

I have always been around 130-140, but a few things happened and I ate for comfort like a lot of people. I still can't believe how easily the pounds just added on. I have until August 25 2007, so lots of time but I am starting now. So far so good. It is such an inspiration reading that I'm not the only one trying.
Thanks for all your posts, they help keep me in line.
:D

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

heather972 — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:31:14 GMT

So far today i have gone for a short run this morning ran half, walked half of 4 km. I went for 1.5km walk with my puppy this afternoon after lunch, it's really hot out so I just drank close to 1L of water, mmmmmmm yummy water. Tonight FH is going with me for a run so hopefully this will get the weight down. I'm kinda upset with only loosing 2 lbs in the past 2 weeks. I'm going wedding dress shopping at the end of the month, so lets hope that I will look good. Well I'm starting shopping. So good luck for me, and everyone else.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

Miley — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:22:53 GMT

MLD,

Don't get discouraged ~ it's a tough battle, but we will win!!!

I tried on some jeans - I was able to do them up, but all my fat moved up & I had a HUGE spare tire around my waist! LOL

Keep up working out & eating healthy (it's nicer out now so get outside & do some gardening or go for a walk). We'll achieve our goals no problem!!

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MLD — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:49:13 GMT

Hey Leighann sounds like you are sticking to your goals!

I have had a bad week. I weighed myself on Saturday...142.6 (145 in January) so I was glad...BUT I tried on a pair of jeans I haven't worn in a while and they don't fit!! Way too tight. So I was really depressed yesterday. FH and I went to the gym lastnight and I did a Step video at home today. I have to see people I haven't seen in a year the third week of May, so I really want those jeans to fit by then! We'll see.

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Miley — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:25:20 GMT

OMG - I've been so bad these last few days/weeks!

I got back on track on Monday & was down 1lb last night (I usually do my weigh-in in the mornings [so I get a true weight] but haven't had the chance recently).

People have been telling me they can really notice a difference now, but honestly I don't see it! I do find that a lot of my clothes don't fit so I know I am losing, but it's such a slow process.

I have 68lbs to go and I have a short term goal of 10lbs by June 4th (family photo shoot). I am back on track, eating healthy & going to Curves + Auqa Fit once per week. I hope to lose 2lbs per week from now until June 4th and then continue with 1-2lbs per week until I reach my goal of 150lbs.

How is everyone else doing?

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

heather972 — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 23:11:37 GMT

146!!!!!! I weighed myself today, alright I will admit that I haven't been running very much this week (only three times), but still, that's horrible. Anyhow I guess I will be putting salad in all my meals, and V8 with yogurt for breakfast, lets see how that goes. Hopefully I will see a difference in the next two weeks, I'll let you all know. Yeah I should be running more, I went tonight and will be going again first thing tomorrow morning.
It's the mornig (I'm adding onto here) anyhow I'm going running in half an hour, and for breakfast I had fat free yogurt and a V8. It's not very tasty, although not bad, but I'll let you know how it's going later this week.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

dansfiance — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 13:47:37 GMT

So, I went to my parent's place last night, did my taxes (nice chunk of change coming back), and I weighed myself as well. I think the scale is broken or something. I'm still 138ibs... but I was also on my period last week, so I think I'm still carrying some bloatedness (new word), from that. I was eating super healthy and walking home from work everyday, so there's no way I DIDN'T lose weight.. the joys of being a female!

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jjf — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 13:45:13 GMT

HIT THE WALL!!!

Ladies - I am stuck at 167...I haven't really changed anything in my weight loss program but seem to not be able to loose any more. I have been here for 3 weeks now!! I have been on my bike for 60 min 3x this week and 70 min 2 times this wekk...upping my cardio and still nothing. Any suggestions for me??? I did splurge with Easter a little but can't believe one package of mini eggs would do this. Anyway, I will keep it up as always and hope that you all had a successful week. Congrat MLD on your pound, that is so great. Also, can someone tellme how much Curves is to join? There is one really close to me that I just noticed and am curious. Thanks alot and keep smilin ladies...we WILL do this! 150 club all the way!!

JJF :w00t:

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

cliffsgal — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:19:16 GMT

Hi again Ladies,

I forgot to mention a website that has all free resources. If you put in your weight, height and target weight - it will ask you a few questions and come up with a program for you. It will give you a workout plan, including demos for the exercises and also a nutrition program. It does not cost a thing but if you click yes to receive emails - the only place that emails you is the website itself with tips on losing weight, recipes, etc (and they may send up to 5-7 a day!) But other than that, it is really informative on exercises for target areas, how to do them properly (you don't need expensive equipment either - maybe a swiss ball and towel for stretches), recipes and suggested servings based on your target goal. The great thing is it does not promote losing an unhealthy amount of weight per week. If you enter a target weight and target date to lose that weight and it works out to more than 2 pounds per week, it will ask you to select a new target date! Just thought I would mention it - there are great recipes, healthy living info and aan wesome exercise database. Just have a look see and see what it offers... www.sparkpeople.com

take care,

cliffsgal ;)

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

cliffsgal — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 17:59:06 GMT

Hey Ladies!

Happy Weekend! heehee! I cannot thank all of you enough for such wonderful encouragement. So many names to mention! Thank you all bunches! I really needed to hear such words since I have been feeling quite low.

I find that my migraines have subsided some since I have been trying to get my 8 glasses of water down (I have be able to manage maybe 4 or 5). The gatorade bottle is a great idea since it doesn't seem so much! I am drinking from 500 ml water bottles and I need about 6 of them to be at the amount I need. Not sure if anyone else heard this but I heard that you take have of your weight and that is how many ounces you need to drink daily. 1 ounce = about 30 mL (double check just in case! I am pretty sure though!) I weigh 195, so I should be drinking 92.5 ounces = about 2775 mL = 5.5 (500 mL water bottles). Just a little something I learned from a dietition site. Thought I'd share.

Today for lunch we went out to a pub in Buffalo since we were there for my nephew's basketball tourny. I was proud of myself - I ordered a veggie burger (not mixing carbs and protein), salad with basamic vinegar and I did order fries. But wait, I filled up on the salad and burger first and only left little room I had for a few fries ( I LOVE them! home made ones - no McCains!)

I LOVED all of your ideas about getting out and enjoying the weather - vitamin D yes!!! I do have rollerblades - although I am no star on them - I get use to them after awhile and can be pretty good. I wanted to try running. I may take the advice and run at least 1 minute, walk for 4 and keep alternating and increasing my running time. I would love to have a good butt!! and for once feel good about wearing a swimsuit! My friends (except one) have kick butt bodies and eat to their delight! I wish my metabolism was so good! Any tips on increasing my metabolism would be great!

I can't wait to the migraines, nausea go away and better energy replaces both! Really I can't wait. My closet has clothes that I need for work that I use for work (I teach) that I cannot get into. And it was not too long ago. It comes on so fast. I hardly knew till it was too late! Denial I guess. Mostly emotional eating. I lost both my parents within 9 months of eachother, in 1999 and 2000 and then went back to school for teaching...stressful schedule then I had the most amazing teaching position last year - amazing school, principal, staff, parents and especially STUDENTS!!! And just like that the principal got transferred for this school year and I lost the position and have been since supplying. It really hurt to not go back and then to not get accepted for a grade 4 position that was given to someone just out of teacher's college with no real experience. Great blow to the ego! All of that being said, living alone and dealing with my emotions has caused some awful eating habits but mostly a brutal non active life. I AM SO READY TO CHANGE ALL THAT! I have met the man I want to spend the rest of my life with and I could never imagine being given such a wonderful gift!! I thought it would never happen to me, that it was only in fairytales but I have learned otherwise since June 29th (our first date) last year!!! He is such a motivated person and I wish a quarter of his motivation would rub off on me. I agree that it would be great to do things together and jump start my active life!!

Thank you again all of you for reading and responding with such amazing words! I feel surrounded and not alone and that is awesome! For there is strength in numbers!!! I am here to back all of you as well. KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK!!! It's really all about little changes, one step at a time and soon it will be a ROUTINE to healthy living!!!! YES! I CANNOT WAIT!!!

Have an amazing rest of your weekend!

:Pcliffsgal

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

muirhead — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 14:50:23 GMT

I just wanted to add an encouraging note to all you ladies. Way to go girls for taking control and wanting to change. You can doing anything you set your mind to!

Keep up the good work and I enjoy seeing you reaching your goals!

Good luck to all:D

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

MLD — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 14:20:19 GMT

Hey kyrra, good luck with your goals!

Ladies, I am moving my weigh in day to Saturdays. Reason being, Saturday night is my worst eating night of the week...if I am going to eat junk food or alcohol, it will happen Sat. night, so a Sunday weigh in just doesn't make sense.

So...
Starting weight: 145lbs
Last weigh in: 143.6lbs
This weigh in: 142.6lbs....I lost a whole pound this week!

I know, I know, it is only 1 but it is better than nothing and it gives me motivation.

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Kyrra — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 13:47:34 GMT

current weight (as of march 06) 220

goal weight for wedding.. 170lb its in august.. so i can dream lol

goal weight after wedding.. 130 - 140lbs

height.. 5'3 3/4 .. yes the 3/4 makes a difference lol.

how i am gonna do it.. i go to curves 5 days a week.. i eat better.. or i try.. i am going to start running tommorow. i say that almost daily.. but its finally nice here.. and no snow on the ground.. so i really might..

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

heather972 — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 09:14:37 GMT

I have eating so many vegetables, it always seems as though I'm not eating enough, so I started drinking V8. It's not that bad, unless you get the sodium reduced ones, the only reason I can stand this drink is because of the salt, I'm not getting rid of it :) Oh yeah with the water thing, I fill up a gatorade water bottle, you only need 3 of those for your water for the day, anyhow I have one with me all the time, and also, great way to feel full, drink a glass of water 30 minutes before you eat, the water fills you up, and you aren't so hungry. That would be for people like me who have to eat until they are full, I can't stand diets that doen't let me eat anything.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

jjf — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 00:31:56 GMT

Cliffsgal and Icy - WELCOME to you both! I KNOW that you are going to be successfull and all the support you need you can find here regardless of your current weight or weight loss regime. Ask whatever questions come up and we will try to help and support you the best way we know how...not to be taking over, just helping out! And whoever wrote about the weather MLD maybe..you are so right! Get out there and move as much as you can...rollerbalde it you have them, walk/run/jog, skip, bike, whatever you can do to get some good ol vitamin D action and fresh air! Drink loads of water and have fun. Will check in again on Sunday with my numbers and thanks Leighann for your input! I appreciate your comments as always!

JJF :w00t:

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

lizzardd — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 00:12:36 GMT

Hey ladies

This week has been a rough one for me...didn't get to the gym until yesterday! All the Easter eating, and I was out a lot this week, so I didn't eat properly, ugh it was terrible! I went to the gym yesterday, expecting a HUGE gain, but guess what?? I was down half a pound! I'm starting to make up for the two pounds I put back on after I got a really bad cold.
Current weight: 171.5lbs
Goal weight: 135lbs

My biggest problem is that I'm so sick of drinking water!!!!!!!! My solution: single servings of Crytal Light. They have around 10 calories per serving. I don't even use the whole package the way the instructions say. I use half a package for a 500ml bottle of water. It just adds a little flavour, so you forget that you're drinking tons and tons of water. A few of the ladies at my work have started doing this too, and we're all drinking more water now than we were before!

Anyone else have any good tips! The nice weather's here, let's get our butts outside and stay active!

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mtngirl — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 17:41:06 GMT

Hey Girls!

So it has been awhile. My computer is at worka nd things have been crazy busy! The weight story continues though. I was doing well with training to run a half marathon and then ...I got a crappy cold at teh beginning of the month. Was laid out on the couch for 4 1/2 days and only ate chicken noodle soup and drank water. I still am battling this stupid cough that makes it hard to run! Anyway I still havd watched my diet and tried to get moving at least once a day for 20 minutes and I am down to 156. I started at 170 so I am down 14 pounds! Yippee....I am trying to hit 145 maybe 140 if I stay away from Bryer's Vanilla ice cream...but it is slowly gowing down! Cheers to all who have stayed on the forum and encouraged all to keep going! i'll keep ya posted!

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heather972 — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:50:16 GMT

Oh I had minipizzas for lunch. I think I'm going to be sick :sick:

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Miley — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:48:32 GMT

Icywedding ~ make sure your drinking lots of water! A minimum of 8 glasses per day (8oz each), that will help your body stay hydrated & not retain water.

Also most of the natural herbs have fibre in them (I've checked out a bunch of them) so you'll find your in the washroom much more often - be prepared for some cramping and gas (I know it sounds grose but trust me!). I had to get Gas-X because I was getting gas cramps very bad due to the natural herbs & the amount of extra fibre.

Best of luck with your loss & be sure to eat a healthy and well balanced diet!

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icywedding — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:57:02 GMT

I'm new to this post!!! I was just doing a search because I am looking for some extra weight loss tips!

Starting weight: 140 pounds

Current weight: 135 pounda

Goal: 125 pounds

My height: 5'3"

I gained all my weight as soon as I finished college and started working full time. When I started working for my company I was a nice 125 pounds ---- not skinny but I was comfortable. For the last 2 years I have weighed about 140, and I really want to get back down to AT LEAST 125 for the wedding.

I actually am currently taking HOODIA, that new herbal extract that claims to make you feel full even if you have only eaten a little bit of food. For me, it is working!! I take at least 1 or 2 pills at breakfast time, and normally another 1 or 2 around dinnertime. I find that it really helps me feel less "hungry", and I have really lost that desire to snack on foods after I have my meal. I am taking an all natural brand that is just 100% hoodia cactus leaves, and has no other ingredients. ---- I would strongly suggest it to anyone else who is looking for a natural appetite supressant!! :)

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

MLD — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:52:31 GMT

Hey that's funny...I am going to weigh myself at my parents this weekend too! They have a really good digital scale that meaures to 1/10 of a pound. It is pretty accurate. Wish me luck! LOL.