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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 4:58 pm
~*~*~*~*~Congratulations and WELCOME~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Beckyann When I was PG I used to turn around and not look at the scale, I surely didnt need to watch that scale creep up... I actually weigh more now than when I was PG - which is so embarrassing to me!! Today was a good day for me (Like I reported above I should start a diary or an online "blog") Went to Chuck E Cheese with DD, and only had one slice of pizza and a terrible glass of ice tea! (eww on that liquid stuff I've been keeping a pitcher of sun tea in the frig when I cannot drink water, I'll grab a tea!!) My first 2 weeks are the easiest, its the other long term that is my weakness!! Yeah SKOOTZ - 23# is a big deal, I've done that, but yoyoed again, so good for you in recognizing and coming forward!!}
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Beckyann
Member
06-23-2004
| Sunday, June 27, 2004 - 7:15 pm
Well, I went out of town this weekend to visit my parents and I ate so badly while I was there. They had a baby shower for me - I ended up delivering early so we had the shower with the baby! - It was nice doing it that way - Everyone got to meet her. Anyway, We always eat when we get together so we ate throughout the shower, then we all went out to dinner to eat and we came back and celebrated my cousin and sister's birthdays - with cake and ice cream of course! EAT EAT EAT! LOL So I am getting back on track tomorrow and I will report a loss by next weekend Hope everyone else had a more successful weekend 
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Lostintheglades
Member
07-10-2000
| Tuesday, July 06, 2004 - 4:59 am
Ok...I'll play. Due to DH's work schedule I haven't been able to play as much tennis as I used to. I was playing about 4 -5 times a week and now it's maybe once a week if I can drag one my kidlets out with me. I haven't changed my eating habits but am not getting the workouts I used to get so I've packed on about 15 pounds in the last year but I just haven't been motivated to lose them....until now. I'm in Becky..but that means that I'll have to get a scale I usually go by the way my clothes fit.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, July 07, 2004 - 9:26 pm
I'm down 20 pounds since the first of the year.. and according to the Curves calculations, since I started there in February I'm down 13.5 lbs and 11.74 of those pounds are body fat. I'm still possessed of much more body fat that is wise and I'm working on that.. Lost, I agree, how your clothes fit is the best indicator.. and then when you can get into that pair of jeans that was getting way too hard to zip up.. that's progress, more than anything the scale or tape measure tells you..
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Tater
Member
03-19-2003
| Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 3:42 pm
I want to share my good news with you all! Since April 1st, I have lost 86 lbs!!! Woo Hoo! I feel GREAT! Now how did I do it? Being in the hospital and Nursing home for two months got me off to a good start. Good food was not high on their list of priorities! Heck food that you could chew was not high on their list either! Once I got home and saw how much I had lost, it was easier to keep it going. My stomach had shrunk, so hunger pains were not an issue. Not being able to walk made it hard for me to go and fix a snack. My mom turned into…”Nazi Mom”. She basically controlled every bite that went into my mouth since she was the one cooking and bringing it to me. I call her that in jest because she was a big help. I am also willing to rent her out at any time!!! So smaller portions, Nazi Mom, and here is the biggie, NO PEPSI!!! I do allow myself to cheat once a week so that I don’t feel totally deprived. But all in all I feel great and just may have eliminated the need for me to have a Gastric Bypass! WooooHooooo! Thanks to everyone who has given me encouragement!!! You guys ROCK!!! 
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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 3:46 pm
OMG Tater. I am so glad you found a way. That is an incredible amount of weight in such a short time. Congratulations. You must feel great both physically and mentally. And I am sure that is helping your recovery too. Now when do we get an up to date pic you little stick
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Tater
Member
03-19-2003
| Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 10:21 am
Thanks Gidget! As for a pic...we shall see!
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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 11:41 am
well if you wont send me a picture i might just have to try to hook up with 'ya
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Saturday, August 28, 2004 - 5:59 pm
Gidget you could come to Mystic!! YEAH TATER!! YEAH GIDGET!! I'm still trying to get on a program!
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Cher
Member
08-18-2004
| Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 8:45 am
I would like be counted in on the loosing weight! I have gained more each year since I have had my son who is now 13. So I am starting an aerobics class at the end of the month and thought if I would have to check in and be accountable to the program with you all I might be able to do it. Just reading what everyone writes will make me feel like I am not alone. Thanks 
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Friday, November 26, 2004 - 9:28 am
I had been on a diet (program) with my nutritionist and going to Curves, and I lost 35 pounds - then my house burnt down and I went out of control, and gained it all back. I have now got myself under control, went back to nutritionist, am going to join Curves again tomorrow. But I started on Monday, and I lost 13 pounds in 5 days. It just shows how much out of control I was. I have to keep this up, and I am determined.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Friday, November 26, 2004 - 10:08 am
I've never heard of losing that much in 5 days, Ginger! You're sure you're eating enough, right? Congrats, you're off to a great start. Last year, I lost 19 pounds through a healthy eating plan and an exercise program. I've gained back about 4 while traveling and cooking/testing/eating/stuffing myself for Thanksgiving. I'll be checking in here for inspiration to get me through the Christmas season without gaining any more, and maybe even losing a few. My total cholesterol was borderline high when I had it checked a couple weeks ago, so I need to be extra mindful of what I'm eating anyway. The good news is that my triglycerides and HDL were really good!
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Friday, November 26, 2004 - 10:11 am
I definitely am eating plenty, just eating right, but I was so out of control that I had to lose a lot the first week
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Friday, November 26, 2004 - 11:47 am
Way to go, Ginguh! You must already find your clothes fitting looser.
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 8:49 am
ok--getting back to this thread--i went to my dr. today for my physical and i've gained back 30 of the 50 i'd lost..she thinks some of that is because my thyroid is out-of-wack but a lot of it is eating the WRONG stuff..grrrr at myself.. 
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 12:53 pm
It is so easy to get out of control. I am doing well, I lost another 2 pounds last week, so 15 pounds. I have rejoined Curves and have been going, so I am making positive steps to do this.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 2:09 pm
Nancy..you are not alone..I have gained probably 90% of the weight I lost last spring it is very hard to lose and keep it off. Food is just so good.
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 4:17 pm
thanks skoots starting tomorrow its back to the gym--i have no excuses really there's a gym at work i can use(for free)!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, December 20, 2004 - 12:24 pm
May I intrude upon your little group? I'm going on a major diet from New Year and wondered if anyone else was doing the same. In the past I've lost weight best if I have someone to admit my sins to, as it were, as I seem to do well when I feel guilty if I eat too much! Does anyone want to be diet buddies with me from January, or is there a little group here I could join?
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Happygal
Member
11-15-2004
| Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 11:51 am
Hey Kitt, I'll be your diet buddy, if you like. I too need to start something in the New Year and I need all the inspiration, encouragement, etc. that I can get. Let me know. Maybe there will be others that join as well.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 6:39 pm
Great! What sort of thing did you want to do? I'd be happy to do a weigh in once a week and post my weight change (not brave enough to post my actual weight!). Or more often if you liked. What do you normally do? I think I'm going to try to keep to 1200 calories a day.
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Happygal
Member
11-15-2004
| Thursday, December 23, 2004 - 10:14 am
Kitt, I never weigh myself more than once a week... so I think an update every Friday morning would be good. Like you, I'm not prepared to state my actual weight! I have some Weight Watchers brochures, books, etc. that a friend lent me... I'm going to read them over the holidays and see if I can't try to make a list of menus for the week.... 1200 calories sounds sensible. If I don't speak with you before January, have a great New Year and I'll post my first weighin on Friday, January 7th.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Thursday, December 23, 2004 - 1:05 pm
I've had friends on Weightwatchers, and they all did very well. The points system seems very similar to counting calories. I find it hard to find the points in the things I eat so calories are easier to count, for me. Planning a menu ahead of time sounds good, I might do that too. My main problem is snacking after the meal, so I will make sure I have lots of fruit. At the moment the satsumas are gorgeous, small but full of taste and low on calories. Friday's the easiest day for me to weigh in too. Have a great New year yourself!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 2:07 pm
Did you start off well Happygal? I'm all keen at the moment and things have been easier than I thought. Hopefully I'll have a loss to report on Friday!
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Happygal
Member
11-15-2004
| Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 3:39 pm
Kitt, yes I'm off and running (well, not really running, but you get the idea). I went through some WW books over the holidays and also checked out one of Dr. Phil's books. Got some good ideas from those sources. I made a list of good foods, and did some menu planning and lots of grocery shopping. I emptied out the fridge, freezer and cupboards and discarded the old stuff, gave some to friends and the unopened cans and packages went into the food bank bin. So, I feel like I'm off to a good start. I've cut out the snack foods (i.e., chips, chocolate, donuts, etc.), so that should add up to a weight loss even if I didn't do anything else! We'll see on Friday.
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