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Happygal
Member
11-15-2004
| Friday, January 14, 2005 - 9:26 am
Congratulations to all of you... you're an inspiration to me. This past week has been a write-off...too much "stress eating".... I think I ate my body weight in chocolate! However, the good news is that I didn't gain any weight this week. Week 2: no loss/gain Total: 1.5
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, January 14, 2005 - 12:25 pm
Well done everyone! Happygal, not gaining weight in a stressful week is actually very difficult, so well done to you too. I hope things improve for you and your friends. I'm thinking of changing part of my exercise routine too. I saw Carmen Electra on Ellen last week, and she did part of her "strip" exercise tape, it actually looked like it could be quite fun to do. Unfortunately my library doesn't have it (I like to try before I buy!) but I might go ahead and buy it anyway, and do it once a week. I lost 2.4lb this week, which was a shock, more than I expected. I'm trying not to let myself get too excited or think this will be quicker and easier than I know deep down it actually will be. Week 2: 2.4 lb lost Total: 5.8
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 9:43 am
Monday weigh-in: 153 lbs for a 2 lb loss
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 10:04 am
Monday weigh-in for me...I was really dreading going on the scales, last spring I lost a total of 23 lbs, however I gained a lot of it back. I thought that I gained it all back and didn't want to even step on the scales. So after a week of really watching my eating etc. to get back on track, I weighed in...I have kept 13lbs off from my highest weight...so I am still down 13 lbs. yipee I guess I will go from there. It was not a bad as I first thought {phew} This week will be a tough one as I will be eating out supper from Wed-Sun and 1/2 of those will be lunches. I will be at the Canadian Nationals this week. I have bought some lower fat treats for me to much on while I am there so I don't endulge too much with the overly fat snacks that they will be selling. If I can keep at the same or only gain about a 1lb I will be happy. Toodles
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 12:22 pm
Good luck Skootz, it's never easy when you're forced to eat out.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 12:34 pm
okay, i've decided, i can't take my size anymore. i would like to hear what people think is the best program to lose weight (i WILL not call it a die-t. absolutely HATE that word). i thought that having the support group of the tvch forum would be ideal for me. i need to learn how to eat correctly. something i have to live with, that i can work into my family. (they don't know it, but they're going on this too via me!). btw, i'm about 230 pounds and 5'2". please help.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 12:48 pm
My problem is Landi. I can eat the right foods, I just over eat them, and have no desire to quit eating once full. I have the Dr. Phils book and it is a wonderful, it helps you get rid of the food you shouldn't have and give you list of foods that you should be eating. He also uses 7 key points that help you in this process and learn to eat properly etc. you can find out more about his book "Ultimate Weight Solution" and more information about his program on his website http://www.drphil.com/ I think there are very serious people here that want to lose weight and are losing weight. I think we can be a support group here for one another. I know it would be good for me.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 12:56 pm
This is just my opinion/approach, but as long as you're generally healthy other than being a little overweight and don't have any special needs, I'd do this: Focus on cutting your calorie intake to around 1400 calories a day. Read the labels on EVERYTHING. It's a pain but it's worth it in the end. You'll be surprised how few calories are in some things and how many are in others. As time progresses try and eat less of the less healthy food and eat more of the healthy foods, but don't feel you have to do everything at once. Start exercising if you're not already. Just walking as briskly as you are comfortable with for 20 minutes, and building up from there will do wonders. And you can fit it into your lunch hour as long as the weather is ok. I think the rest depends on your personality. I know a few people who've really done well on weight watchers as they like the weigh-in aspect as it keeps them in check. Weight watchers also do a version of calorie counting with their "points" program, and some find that easier than dealing with calories. And there are people like me who love numbers and actually quite enjoy reading labels! If you keep to a restricted calorie intake and exercise you WILL lose weight. Unfortunately you have to do it for a long long time. But we're here to help keep you on the straight and narrow!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 12:59 pm
I don't have the "stop eating gene" either. If I didn't use will power I would eat all day. Those people who eat half a chocolate bar and then put the rest away because they've had enough amaze me. It's definitely harder for some of us than others. Sigh.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 1:06 pm
i'm from a family who has eaten "what they want, when they want it". we were always very active. as i now have FM and RA, it's very difficult with working an 8 hour day to do a lot of exercise. i know the foods in my house are basically okay. the problem comes in having to fix dinner for the family. my husband is the "meat and potatoes" kind of person, who thinks he isn't eating a meal if he has anything less. he could use a few pounds lost. he's about 40lbs overweight. i'm about 110 pounds overweight. i have a daughter who swims 4-5 times a week, and can basically eat whatever she wants. and boy does she have a sweet tooth!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 4:23 pm
You don't have to do a lot of exercise, just as much as you can, and things like walking one extra flight of stairs or parking a little further from the office do add up, although they're hard to do in our time pressed world. Just do what you can, it's important, but eating less is equally if not more important I'd say. Can't you explain to your husband that you want to lose weight? If he needs to lose a few pounds then he might be more open to changing his eating than you think. Even if he won't change, portion control is key, you can have what he's having just have it in smaller quantities. One serving of lean meat is about the size of a pack of cards. Have one or even half a potato and have lots and lots of steamed/boiled/microwaved vegetables. And you can always do things like use a little less oil or dressing, or substitute a lower calorie version, or not eat the fattier parts of the meat. Perhaps you could keep your daughter's sweeter things in a separate cupboard and ask her to serve herself, if she's old enough. I'm sure she'll be supportive too. Then try never to open that cupboard except to restock it. I'm sure other people have ideas. The important thing is to make a start and see how it goes, tweaking things to make life easier as you go.
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Happygal
Member
11-15-2004
| Friday, January 21, 2005 - 11:50 am
Another stressful week... I really need to sit down this weekend and get myself back on track. I think what I may need to do is write down everything I'm eating... I'm sure I will be shocked to see how much I'm really eating! As well, I hope to start back at the gym this weekend... I've been nursing a broken leg that has been slow to heal. However, I should be able to do the bike and some free weights, etc. I will continue to read your inspirational posts... they are what will keep me going. Week 3: no loss/gain Total: 1.5
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, January 21, 2005 - 12:07 pm
Yeah, Happygal, write everything down, somehow if you have to write it down and 'admit' to it you want the food less. Or at least that's the way my mind works. Still, no gain means no foul! As for me, I only lost 0.2 lb. I'm not sure why, I was expecting more. I had a large breakfast last Saturday (unavoidable without being rude or awkward to my friend) but I'm surprised if that made such a difference. Anyway, maybe my hard work will show up next week... I can hope! Week 3: 0.2 lb lost Total: 6.0
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Pcakes2
Member
08-29-2001
| Friday, January 21, 2005 - 12:52 pm
okay...please..no one jump all over me for what I am about to say. This is mostly directed towards Landi..and she knows I luv her. At your present height & weight, your BMI (body mass index)is 42.1. 40 is considered extremely obese. If you really want to lose weight...you must diet (I know you don't like that word) and exercize. After you achieve your desired results, then you can follow a meal plan for maintenance & healthy living....BUT, you need to just do it...no excuses. The average length of a "diet" is 3 days...people are all gung ho to start on Monday. Monday goes well...Tuesday is ok...by Wednesday, you start to slip...in your mind you think...well...the weekend is coming, so I'll splurge..Thursday & Friday are shot to hell, along with Saturday and Sunday. Monday you start again. You should not to try arrange your diet around your day, but arrange your day around your diet....it IS that important. I, too have struggled with my weight and have tried everything. Some of you know that I now go to hypnosis for weight management, and I have had pretty good results. I go to a nutrition class every other week. I thought I knew a lot, but I have learned more. You need to give up the pepsi. Not switch to diet...just give it up completly. I know this is hard...you know I had a caffeine addition also. You need to drink 8- 10 glasses of water a day. You need to stop snacking. Eat 3 meals and only 3 meals per day, and do not eat after 8pm. You need to increase your protein intake and reduce your carbs. There are some great books out there. Follow the 40-30-30 nutrition plan. It is fine if Chuck is a meat and tater man...Rik is too, but I just prepare meals that work for both of us. Eat lots of whole grains. If you must snack, raw almonds can be very filing and are a great source of fiber. Have a salad for lunch everyday...not fast food. Use olive oil or flax seed oil & vinegar with a dash of lime juice & garlic instead of ranch or blue cheese dressing. As far as Holly's sweet tooth, allow her to keep her treats, but don't you eat them. None of this will kill you....I promise! Start out slow with exercizing. Walking for 5 minutes, then increase by 5 minutes each day until your reach 25-30 minutes. Get a fitness ball...there are so many no/low impact exercizes that can be done with them. Even just sitting on it and bouncing is better than nothing. I'll be more than happy to help you in any way I can...motivation, meal plans, etc.

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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Friday, January 21, 2005 - 1:10 pm
i know ya love me, patty. see the facts thread, i joined weight watchers last night. i can't do anything without help and support on this. so since the meeting place is just down the street from where i live, and after much research i needed a "life" plan, i went and joined. the emails and recipes, and etc is quite extensive. i have a massive headache today from no pepsi today, but i shall cope. and i have to pee from all of the water, again, i shall cope. i will keep you abreast of my progress, etc. landi
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Pcakes2
Member
08-29-2001
| Friday, January 21, 2005 - 1:42 pm
Landi, that's the best new I've heard all day! I'm sorry about the headache, but think of it as a good pain (no pain, no gain). I am so happy for you!!!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, January 21, 2005 - 7:15 pm
Congratulations on making the start, Landi! You can do it!
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Zachsmom
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 11:18 am
YAY Landi! I am so happy for you! I was going to suggest weight watchers as that is the best 'life plan' out there. Really, I eat weight watcher diet all of the time. It's not a diet, it's eating healthy...you never deny yourself of your favorite foods, you basically learn portion control. Okay...I have a question and it's a little weird and embarrassing. I have gained 13 lbs from being on TPN. This is not to say I didn't need the weight gain as I have always been thin. My issue is that it's sudden weight gain, so it's a bit flabby. My question is..are there any excercises that help with the upper thigh? (between the legs) When I walk my thighs rub together and it's irratating. I am hoping to go back to work in a week and I cannot fathom putting on nylons..with the way my legs rub together I am afraid of them becoming chapped or at worst starting a fire! Anyone know of a good excercise that targets that area? I cannot do strenuous excercises as I am not healthy enough. Thanks!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 2:17 pm
Specifically for your inner and outer thigh: Stand up straight. Lift your right leg out to the (right) side, then swing it (in a controlled way) in front of you to the left side as far as is comfortable, then swing back out to the right and down to centre. Repeat with the left leg. Repeat 12 times (or more, or less, whatever is comfortable). Make sure your back is straight and you use a controlled motion, focusing on the muscles, not just an energetic swing. Another version: Lie on your right side, bend your left leg, foot on the floor (i.e. making a triangle with the ground). To tone your right inner thigh lift your straight right leg up off the ground as high as you can (so you're kind of doing the same motion of swinging your leg in front of you, but this time you're laying down while you do it) and lower. Repeat with your left leg. Repeat 12 times or as comfortable. To do your outer thigh relax the lower leg and move the upper leg up and down 12 times. My weight is always in my upper thighs and upper arms, ZM, so I know what you mean about wearing nylons!
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Zachsmom
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 2:24 pm
Thanks Kitt! I will give them a try!
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Fabnsab
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 12:37 am
WTG, Landi. You won't regret it. I joined WW two weeks ago and I lost 5lbs the first week and 2 my second. I find it alot easier than I thought. I suggest getting the cookbook at the meeting. We have already tried about 4 recipes in there and they were all great. The beef stew was to die for! The book was $10. I, too, have about 100lbs to lose so email me anytime if you feel you need some extra support. Of course, that goes for all of you. We can't do this alone! I am lucky. Hubby and I live upstairs from my mom and sister and all 4 of us are doing it together. We have a communal kitchen now and my mom and I shop for us all. She's retired and I am not working so we pack lunches for my husband and sister. I bought a beautiful treadmill a few years back and we moved it downstairs and it is actually being used for more than a cat scratching post and clothes hanger! I get 31 points a day and I have to force myself to eat them all. It feels like so much food when you're using all the diet breads and fat free things. They just don't add up. My poor sister only gets 22 points. I have that left AFTER breakfast and lunch sometimes! She hates me. I told her I would gladly switch with her if it meant I only had 30lbs to lose! Congrats to everyone losing and to those taking the steps to lose!
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Faerygdds
Member
08-29-2000
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 9:03 am
Sorry I haven't been here it's been one heck of a week.. They have me doing data entry at work, so I haven't been able to check at work and I started 24 hour fitness this past weekend. Last week I weighed in at 204.5. 3 pounds more lost. I weigh in again tomorrow. The interesting news is that my trainer called my doctor and my doctor left me a NASTY voicemail! He told me he expected me to either start being gung ho about exercise OR do South Beach. He said he never intended me to do both at the SAME time. He told me I HAD to reintroduce carbs into my diet. Specifically he told me to have 30-45g per main meal and no more than 15g per snack, but he does want me to continue eating several small meals as opposed to 3 large meals. <sigh>So I hadn't lost ANY weight this week... yesterday for lunch I decided to have a small chili (about 8 ounces) and crackers for lunch. The amazing thin is I can remember eating the Frito Pie and FINISHING it (it's HUGE). But yesterday that chili was all I needed. Moreover I felt better during my workout. I'm DYING today as we did a TON of resistance training! My hamstrings are KILLING me! Plus I noticed that I was down a half pound this week... MORE IMPORTANTLY... I have one of those Tanita Body Fat scales... (which is a cursed object in my house )... and it says that although I have only lost a half pound... I have gone down 2% body fat!!! WOOHOO!!!
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Happygal
Member
11-15-2004
| Friday, January 28, 2005 - 12:01 pm
I'm beginning to sound like a broken record.... Week 4: no loss/gain Total: 1.5
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, January 28, 2005 - 12:37 pm
Sorry, Happygal. When things are going badly some people use the fact that they can control their food intake to take back some control in their life, would that work for you? I'm the other way, if things are going badly I eat. I lost a pound. I had a meal out on Sunday, and although I tried to choose wisely I still ate too much. Hopefully no interruptions this week. Week 4: 1.0 lb lost Total: 7.0
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, January 28, 2005 - 12:38 pm
Faery, when I read your post about doing resistance training the first thing I thought was that you would lose fat but not necessarily weight. Those body fat scales are good for that, even if the pounds don't change they show that you are doing some good.
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