andreaphilip3
06-06-2003, 12:40 AM
This is the summer wt loss challenge from 6-1- 8-31. all are welcome to join@any time!
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libby
06-06-2003, 01:27 AM
AP....i don't know all your struggles, but lady you are awesome! Know that you have a lot of people behind you, And I will be praying for you!
Libby
Libby
gretsky
06-06-2003, 01:50 AM
Hey everyone! I lost another pound!! Yea, now I'm at 153. This is a very satisfying feeling isn't it?? I'm really starting to understand how the only way to really lose this weight is to make a PERMANENT change in my habits. For that matter, I'd rather not lose the weight quickly, because I'm afraid it would just come right back on.
Hope you all have a great day!!
--gretsky
Hope you all have a great day!!
--gretsky
libby
06-06-2003, 09:34 AM
Hey!!!! Congrats! to you gretsky!!!! You go girl!
I haven't jumped on the scales yet morning. Today marks the end of my first week. I've looked off and on during the week, but haven't offically allowed myself to say I have lost anything.
I'll post it later! :)
Libby
I haven't jumped on the scales yet morning. Today marks the end of my first week. I've looked off and on during the week, but haven't offically allowed myself to say I have lost anything.
I'll post it later! :)
Libby
yellowroselisa
06-06-2003, 09:58 AM
Hey AP, I agree....you are awesome!!! ((((hugs))))
Mtn.mama
06-06-2003, 10:13 AM
well guys, i wish you all were here so you could come over and kick my a$$. i have done nothing but eat since i've stopped taking them zantrex! i miss the way they curbed my apetite!!!! now what am i going to do? do you all know af anything that does curb your apetite that has nothing to do with caffine or ephedra? who cares if i sound like a diet pill drugie, i need some help here, my mind and my mouth sure ain't helping me out any! i have been keeping up with the h2o and the exercise, but if you could see what i've been eating...i'd have to walk from daylight til dark to burn off any of the cals. i've taken in! i'm telling you i'd like to wrap duct tape around my head, i'm sooo mad at me!...........Mtn.
DonutsNCoffee
06-06-2003, 10:22 AM
Well I finally checked the scale. I gained 3 pounds and my pants are feeling a little tighter than they did last week. But at least I'm back to eating healthy. Yesterday I stuck to all my planned meals and didn't cheat once and I did my normal workouts. I'm planning to skip going out to eat this weekend. That's my punishment for cheating earlier this week. I really hope to lose another inch off my waist by the end of the month. That would be great if I had to buy another pair of jeans because the current ones were too big. Next week will be the real test as I revamp my workout routine and see if I can avoid eating the junk food in the office.
jennielynn
06-06-2003, 10:24 AM
Hi all! Just thought I'd check in now--the hubby is home today so I won't be on the computer much later on. Besides, I have an appointment with a new hairdresser tonite. She's actually my brother-in-law's girlfriend. I've never let her do my hair before; so I'm a little nervous! But she also teaches beauty school--so how bad can she be??? Anyway, I need a trim and a coloring. I need a new look to go with the new me!!! I weighed in this morning----4 pounds gone in the last 7 days!!! Not bad, huh??? I knew I could lost the same amount of weight that I did using Atkins; but now just counting calories and eating sensibly!!! I'm so proud of myself for sticking with it! Last night I even went to DQ (through the drive thru) after my daughter's game and I didn't even get anything for myself. I wasn't really even craving anything! I've been drinking my 64 oz. of water each day and getting my exercise. Hopefully, the pounds will keep falling off!!! Only time will tell; I guess!!!
They were laughing at me at the ballgame because I had to visit the bathroom like 4 times in 2 hours!!! All that water has to come out sometime!!! They kept asking if the bathroom was nice & warm (it was chilly out last night) or if I was just checking out the high school guys who were working out on the track! Most likely would have been the second guess if I would have been unmarried and several years younger!!LOL!
Well,I must go take care of the baby. He isn't feeling well today and is very fussy! Lucky me! I feel sorry for him though. All he wants to do is snuggle; which is okay with me--I just won't get much else done until his Mom gets here!!!! Chat with you again soon--probably tomorrow!!!
Jen
They were laughing at me at the ballgame because I had to visit the bathroom like 4 times in 2 hours!!! All that water has to come out sometime!!! They kept asking if the bathroom was nice & warm (it was chilly out last night) or if I was just checking out the high school guys who were working out on the track! Most likely would have been the second guess if I would have been unmarried and several years younger!!LOL!
Well,I must go take care of the baby. He isn't feeling well today and is very fussy! Lucky me! I feel sorry for him though. All he wants to do is snuggle; which is okay with me--I just won't get much else done until his Mom gets here!!!! Chat with you again soon--probably tomorrow!!!
Jen
southern_mom33
06-06-2003, 10:43 AM
Jen way to go 4 pds http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif
AP is a angel here for all of us... :angel:
Mtn Mom I wish I knew something that would work,ughhh
one of the walking moms I walk with takes green tea diet pills that works for her.They are $9 at gnc I dont know alot about all the pills out today but the zantrex.I picked up a box of them while on my break and gave them to her last night because I am back on zantrex.
Have a great day....
AP is a angel here for all of us... :angel:
Mtn Mom I wish I knew something that would work,ughhh
one of the walking moms I walk with takes green tea diet pills that works for her.They are $9 at gnc I dont know alot about all the pills out today but the zantrex.I picked up a box of them while on my break and gave them to her last night because I am back on zantrex.
Have a great day....
Mtn.mama
06-06-2003, 10:58 AM
WAY TO GO JEN!!!!
MOM GONNA GET SOME SOON!
.......Mtn.
MOM GONNA GET SOME SOON!
.......Mtn.
juicygrapes
06-06-2003, 11:52 AM
ohhhhhhhh Mt.Mama, I know how you feel! I felt great last week because I was finally down from 230 to 222. It took me two weeks of being super, super strict with what I put in my mouth and walking on the treadmill every single day. I worked so hard for those 8 pounds!But then...I took the day off on Monday and brought my little boy to the beach/board walk... it was a gorgeous day and we had a blast but I ate one of those huge slices of pizza for lunch and a cheese steak sandwich for dinner.... :eek: Needless to say, I'm up 1-2 pounds because I got lazy and have only been doing so-so the last couple of days. What I did do last night (and I hope this gets me back on track), is go grocery shopping after everyone went to bed. I took my time and picked up plenty of good foods and snacks. Before bed I prepared my meals/snacks for today. Planning and preparation is key for me...
Don't get discouraged...we all have our bad days (or week!)... take a little extra time to plan meals and exercise into this week... you'll do much better.
juicy http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/cool.gif
Don't get discouraged...we all have our bad days (or week!)... take a little extra time to plan meals and exercise into this week... you'll do much better.
juicy http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/cool.gif
libby
06-06-2003, 12:11 PM
Morning all...
Fantastic Jen! You are not only an encouagement with your transperancy as a person, but wow, what an inspiration you are! good on ya lady!
Mtn...so sorry to hear you are discouraged. But don't...don't...don't let it defeat you. I know how you feel, honestly I do. Once we give in to negative thoughts and behaviors it is so hard to pull out. Right now I am flying pretty high, but I don't want to ever think that those negative are gone for ever. My resolve would become weak. Mtn...do what works for you, girl. You KNOW you can do it!
Coffee...great attitude! Stay with it!
Well, I finally got on the scales...6 pounds this week! I could hardly believe it. Yes, it was my first week, and I know it was mostly water, but it has to start with that.
Thanks again to all of you. You have made yourselves vulnerable, and I am richer as a person for that!
Libby
Fantastic Jen! You are not only an encouagement with your transperancy as a person, but wow, what an inspiration you are! good on ya lady!
Mtn...so sorry to hear you are discouraged. But don't...don't...don't let it defeat you. I know how you feel, honestly I do. Once we give in to negative thoughts and behaviors it is so hard to pull out. Right now I am flying pretty high, but I don't want to ever think that those negative are gone for ever. My resolve would become weak. Mtn...do what works for you, girl. You KNOW you can do it!
Coffee...great attitude! Stay with it!
Well, I finally got on the scales...6 pounds this week! I could hardly believe it. Yes, it was my first week, and I know it was mostly water, but it has to start with that.
Thanks again to all of you. You have made yourselves vulnerable, and I am richer as a person for that!
Libby
andreaphilip3
06-06-2003, 12:31 PM
good morning all!
special thank you's& ((((hugs to Lisa, Libby,&SM.)))) thats very sweet guys. i love ya! the ppain is again screaming@ me, have 0 energy& 0 tolerance for this whole mess incl. weight. im back up .6 today& im up to taking 4, yes 4 very potent kelp caps. oh yea& i had an anxiety attack in the middle of the night& defintely feel like another isnt too far away. :( help me god.
jen: 4 lbs? you go girl!!!!!! wtg @dq!
juicy: im so sorry about your gain.
gretsky:congrats on the 1! :)
mtn&DNC: i know how you guys feel.
mtn: i dont recommend the tea pills(caffeine) have you tried the lipotropic fat burner/appetite suppressant by peak nutrition?
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special thank you's& ((((hugs to Lisa, Libby,&SM.)))) thats very sweet guys. i love ya! the ppain is again screaming@ me, have 0 energy& 0 tolerance for this whole mess incl. weight. im back up .6 today& im up to taking 4, yes 4 very potent kelp caps. oh yea& i had an anxiety attack in the middle of the night& defintely feel like another isnt too far away. :( help me god.
jen: 4 lbs? you go girl!!!!!! wtg @dq!
juicy: im so sorry about your gain.
gretsky:congrats on the 1! :)
mtn&DNC: i know how you guys feel.
mtn: i dont recommend the tea pills(caffeine) have you tried the lipotropic fat burner/appetite suppressant by peak nutrition?
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snoopy63
06-06-2003, 12:32 PM
hey all! It is actually raining a bit here in So. Cal but nothing big...we are experiencing "June Gloom" as they call it. It will be overcast most of the day and burnoff late in the afternoon. So it is not always sunny here!
Well Hubby was up to is old tricks...this morning he was asking me when i was going to take my two day break! I had already planned on letting up this weekend. I think the "break" is for HIM! There are different foods in the house and of course when i fix dinner the foods are centered more around what I can eat(low carb), although I have fixed them side dishes that I dont touch. I know he likes the meat and cheese part because he likes to BBQ every Weekend and that fits in with what I am doing BUT I think having no bread or potatoes is what is getting to him- we are really a Carb family which is specifically why I am doing low carb...to break myself of those habits....
Hopefully I will be good this weekend and get back on track next week. I know with you guys around, it will be easier! Hope everyone has a great day!!!
It's FRIDAY!!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif
Well Hubby was up to is old tricks...this morning he was asking me when i was going to take my two day break! I had already planned on letting up this weekend. I think the "break" is for HIM! There are different foods in the house and of course when i fix dinner the foods are centered more around what I can eat(low carb), although I have fixed them side dishes that I dont touch. I know he likes the meat and cheese part because he likes to BBQ every Weekend and that fits in with what I am doing BUT I think having no bread or potatoes is what is getting to him- we are really a Carb family which is specifically why I am doing low carb...to break myself of those habits....
Hopefully I will be good this weekend and get back on track next week. I know with you guys around, it will be easier! Hope everyone has a great day!!!
It's FRIDAY!!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif
Lily20
06-06-2003, 12:41 PM
Hi, everyone. I started at 260 on June 1st. Today I am at 252.5, so i've lost 7.5 lbs. Yay. I'm not on any specific diet, but I'm counting calories and eating healthy foods. I drink 72-88 or more ounces of water daily. I have been walking around 50 minutes every night and rollerblading some nights, too. I feel great, so I actually think I am going to make some changes that stick with me this time instead of just wanting ot lose weight to look better.
Mtn.mama
06-06-2003, 01:14 PM
I JUST LOVE YOU GUYS!!! AP- haven't heard of it, normally i'm in search of something to give me energy, i think that is what caused me all of the bs. now i'm finding out that exercise alone can give me energy. i am in definite need of something to work on my mind to let me know i'm not really hungry! thanks again guys!....Mtn.
jennielynn
06-06-2003, 01:46 PM
I think there's something in the water around here......maybe I should stop drinking it! Not only is the baby I watch sick; but the 2 year old is running a fever now also! Plus, my MIL calls me and says she's so dizzy she can't get out of bed! My girls were both running fevers this week and the saga goes on! I think I'll be disinfecting my house later after everyone leaves!!!
Mt.Mama: hang in there hun; I've had those days also. It may sound weird--but try to drink more water than usual. I also read somewhere (not sure if it really helps) that if you overeat one day; it helps to eat more protein and less carbs the next day. I'm assuming it's just so that your body burn the fat that you've stored recently. Don't kick yourself about it though; it happens to the best of us. What kind of eating plan are you following again? There are so many friends on this board now; it's hard to keep track of what everyone is doing!!!! If you're just counting calories; eat until you're full--just make sure it's low calorie stuff--fruit, veggies, etc. I'm sure if you start guzzling the H2O when the cravings come on; it should take care of them. As far as an appetite suppressant; I'm not sure I can give any advice. Hope some of this helps!!!!
i know I read that there were a bunch of people whol lost weight this week--congrats to all!!! Sorry I dont have more time but I must go nurse all these sick kids back to health!!!
Jen
Mt.Mama: hang in there hun; I've had those days also. It may sound weird--but try to drink more water than usual. I also read somewhere (not sure if it really helps) that if you overeat one day; it helps to eat more protein and less carbs the next day. I'm assuming it's just so that your body burn the fat that you've stored recently. Don't kick yourself about it though; it happens to the best of us. What kind of eating plan are you following again? There are so many friends on this board now; it's hard to keep track of what everyone is doing!!!! If you're just counting calories; eat until you're full--just make sure it's low calorie stuff--fruit, veggies, etc. I'm sure if you start guzzling the H2O when the cravings come on; it should take care of them. As far as an appetite suppressant; I'm not sure I can give any advice. Hope some of this helps!!!!
i know I read that there were a bunch of people whol lost weight this week--congrats to all!!! Sorry I dont have more time but I must go nurse all these sick kids back to health!!!
Jen
juicygrapes
06-06-2003, 01:54 PM
Way to go Lily ;)...congrats on the 7.5. Doesn't it feel wonderful when the scale starts to move?
Keep up the hard work!
Juicy http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/cool.gif
Keep up the hard work!
Juicy http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/cool.gif
Mtn.mama
06-06-2003, 02:03 PM
jen: sorry about the little ones! thats the way it usually happens around here too, if one gets it we all get it, but as you probably know, we as moms CAN'T get sick! anywasy, as of 2 days ago i'm not restricting nothing, i'm not counting anything either! i've gone completely mad!LOL i have been reading and doing a couple searches on the apple cider vinegar w/honey "diet" and i think i might give it a try. those guys over on that thread are claiming to lose weight or maintain their weight with eating whatever they want? so i thought i'd do a combo of the acv w/h and doing what you are doing, counting calories,journaling, and most importantly, exercising! if they can lose weight by just drinking the stuff, i can lose it with the trusty method of counting cals. i have never counted before, so this should keep my mind off of eating the stuff, just trying to count the stuff!LOL
I'll say it again...YOU ALL ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!
...................................Mtn.
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I'll say it again...YOU ALL ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!
...................................Mtn.
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andreaphilip3
06-06-2003, 02:36 PM
hi guys,
wtg lily!!!!!!!!!!
mtn: i think the acv ppl are losing wt just b/c it curbs appetite so theyre eating low cal w/o realizing it. good luck!
jen: sorry bout the wee ones& yes on the protein question. thats exactly why.
hi juicy!!!!!!
what up snoopy: yre doin great!
im due @ pt in 20 min. gotta jet. not in the mood 4 this.
wtg lily!!!!!!!!!!
mtn: i think the acv ppl are losing wt just b/c it curbs appetite so theyre eating low cal w/o realizing it. good luck!
jen: sorry bout the wee ones& yes on the protein question. thats exactly why.
hi juicy!!!!!!
what up snoopy: yre doin great!
im due @ pt in 20 min. gotta jet. not in the mood 4 this.
yellowroselisa
06-06-2003, 03:17 PM
Hey AP, let us know how your apt went when you get back.
andreaphilip3
06-06-2003, 04:59 PM
hi guys,
wassup?
thanks lisa :) i was really stressed(and unhappy) to b there, but i didnt have an attack&the massage felt good. thanks 4 askin :) (((((lisa))))))
wassup?
thanks lisa :) i was really stressed(and unhappy) to b there, but i didnt have an attack&the massage felt good. thanks 4 askin :) (((((lisa))))))
libby
06-06-2003, 05:24 PM
Glad you are back AP, and that things went well! you are a courageous woman!
Lily, fantastic! Hang in there.And yes, our habits MUST change.
Jen...ditto on AP words to you. Hope your children are feeling better soon....and...i hope you don't catch anything!
Are any of you ladies in here over 50?
Libby
Lily, fantastic! Hang in there.And yes, our habits MUST change.
Jen...ditto on AP words to you. Hope your children are feeling better soon....and...i hope you don't catch anything!
Are any of you ladies in here over 50?
Libby
yellowroselisa
06-06-2003, 05:51 PM
Glad everything when good for you AP!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!! :)
Hope everyone has a great weekend!! :)
Mtn.mama
06-06-2003, 08:55 PM
alright guys, i've finally made a definite decision,already bought it, aleady took it! i ain't doing anything mojor, i decided to buy the one a day weight smart. i don't know if it works or not, but i thought what the hey, if they don't work i'll be getting some extra vitamins. so thats it for me. that and the calorie counting,journaling,lotsa h2o, and extra lotta exercise. so there you have it, my last and final plan! congrats to all!....Mtn.
andreaphilip3
06-06-2003, 11:06 PM
hi guys,
thanks libby& lisa. :) unfortunately, im in agony&i do mean agony. it hurts so bad we went food shoppin&mom thought i took a MR b/c i cant seem to even stay awake. as 4 pt, definitely had major anxiety as i always do, but no attack today.
mtn: good luck hon!
losing: i really think yr shuttin dn yr metabo on so little cals. does anyone else think that?
gn all!
hi dp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks libby& lisa. :) unfortunately, im in agony&i do mean agony. it hurts so bad we went food shoppin&mom thought i took a MR b/c i cant seem to even stay awake. as 4 pt, definitely had major anxiety as i always do, but no attack today.
mtn: good luck hon!
losing: i really think yr shuttin dn yr metabo on so little cals. does anyone else think that?
gn all!
hi dp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!