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Puppylov3
Member
01-26-2004
| Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 3:18 pm
for those asking for before after pics - I have a whole series of before/during/current pics here: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=7817879&uid=929286&members=1
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 4:26 pm
Oh my heavens, Pup. You've got legs!!!! You look terrific, Sweetie. Just absolutely terrific! I'd be kissing my image in every mirror if I were you!!! Way to go, Girl!!!

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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 4:36 pm
Thanks so much for sharing your fantastic photos with us, Puppy! I have always wanted to ask you to post some.
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Puppylov3
Member
01-26-2004
| Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 5:19 pm
I can thank good genes (from mom) and a lot of walking for those legs. when I was doing physical therapy for my back this summer all the pt people thought I was a runner due to the development of my hamstrings - I laughed at them.
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 8:16 am
you look great puppy I lost 1.8 today--finally down to my lowest weight since i went back to weight watchers--been bouncing up and down FOREVER the last 2 months--but with the help of the gym i think i'm finally going in the right direction for GOOD 
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 11:03 am
Yay, Puppy!!! Yay, Nancy! One pound at a time! Regular exercise certainly helps with our efforts. Started another 6 week round of the Curves diet yesterday. Almost got my base weight back. Right now I have set the more realistic goal of 10 pounds by Thanksgiving. Keep your fingers crossed!
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Rainlvr
Member
05-28-2004
| Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 10:49 am
Hi everyone, I just posted over in the quit smoking thread about gaining 30 pounds since I've quit. I've lost 16 of them by eating healthier and cutting out the many sodas that I drank. And I sure did notice a huge jump in my grocery bill for the first few shopping trips because yeah, that healthy food is more expensive. But a lot of it are staples, such as oat bran, wheat bran, oatmeal, those kinds of things that you don't need to buy each trip. Once you get your cupboard full of those things, your grocery bill won't be as bad--it still costs more for those fresh fruits and veggies, but if you have farmer's markets around, the produce is much less expensive. I live in the city, but downtown we have a huge indoor market that includes a big organic fruit/veg stand. I love it and I can stock up there for 1/2 the price sometimes!
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 12:46 pm
Lumbele, what do you think about the Curves program? We've got one here in town, my mom doesn't think she's heard great things, but I figured asking someone who is doing it would be a good idea.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 4:00 pm
Saxy, Curves has changed their program somewhat. They are now allowing more complex carbs. The old method worked very well, but it is tough, esp. the phase 1. 20g of carbs a day for 2 weeks is dang little. 40-60g for weeks 3-6 is a little easier to take. What I really like is the watchful eye of phase 3, where you weigh yourself daily and as soon as you have gained 3 lbs you go onto phase 1 until you are rid of them again (anywhere from 2-7 days). That way you never gain too much while you're not looking.
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Friday, September 30, 2005 - 11:13 pm
Lumbele: What do you think of the equipment at your curves place? what do you pay? I hate the thought of low carbs.. i'm a bread fanatic.. and pasta... uh oh.. LOL but, u do what u gotta do
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 5:25 am
Saxy, my Curves has 16 exercise machines, 2 of them doubled. The only one I skip is the one that looks like something football players push during training. I am too afraid it would hurt my back, although the one time I tried it it was my thighs that protested; probably did it wrong. Since the machines are resistance training you can decide how easy or hard you want to work. When I started I was lucky if I managed 10 repetitions on most machines, now I do at least 20 and I do them with vim. That's probably what I like about their method, you are the one who chooses when, how much, how hard. No skinny, buff tight muscle package standing in front of a group of puffing victims, yelling "and one more, lift those legs....". For me exercising was always just thought of in the context of torturous nightmares, but at Curves it's only 30 minutes 3 times a week and I have "done my duty". It's 30 minutes that are not boring; it's machine for 30 seconds, stepping for 30 seconds and a different machine again, etc. The time of day is mine to choose between 6:30 am and 8 pm. At first I had to be stern with myself to go, now it feels like I don't fit together right if I didn't go those 3 times. Those who know me well are bug-eyed and shaking their heads. They can't believe I, of all people am doing this.LOL My local Curves has different drives practically every month which generally means half price for the membership. When I joined it was $99 for membership, but the first month was free. The monthly dues are $42. The membership fee is once in a life time as long as you pay those monthly dues. In case of a health issue they will also suspend your dues if you have a doctor's certificate stating you cannot participate for a certain time. This month they have the best deal I have seen in almost a year. Membership for a minimum $30 donation to cancer. Don't forget though, these prices are Canadian. Seamonkey is in California, she may give you a clearer US price. There still may be regional differences. Brandon has about 40,000 inhabitants, close to 1,000 of them members at the one and only Curves in town. Over the last 10 months I have gone at all different times of the day and never felt uncomfortable because everyone else looked like they had be going to the gym daily and straight from the cradle. At Curves you see it all, old, young, tall, short and in every width imaginable. For years I had said "me? give up carbs? no way!!!" I can live without pasta, but bread and potatoes are my downfall. But that low carb diet really worked, and since it is only for 6 weeks, unless you choose to stay on it longer, well.....you do what you gotta, is right.LOL Let me know what you decide or if you have any other questions.
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 4:10 pm
ok--so not the way to loose weight but i'm down 2.6 lbs this week(not feeling like eating with my bronchitis)
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Nynana
Member
05-31-2005
| Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 9:15 pm
Well yesterday was my second weigh in at the doctors office. My first one was on 9/12 and on 10/10 I had lost 8 pounds. I am excited for the loss but was disappointed, was hoping it was more.
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 4:22 am
NYNANA 8 lbs in a month is FANTASTIC!!! that averages to about 2 lbs a week which is what is the 'suggested' weekly weight loss. 
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Nynana
Member
05-31-2005
| Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 8:02 am
Thanks Nancy! I hope it keeps up with this much each month. I have so much to lose.
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 5:13 pm
wow this thread is quiet--nynana how you doing? I lost 5 lbs this week! Which is huge for me--my body has been on a plateau for weeks and i've kicked up my excerize a lot!
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Tmagicsaq
Member
03-26-2004
| Monday, November 28, 2005 - 2:13 am
Hello, I need help. I want to lose weight, I have lost weight on weight watchers points. Now they have the core. I was woundering if any of you do weight watchers and can fill me in on the core plan. Do I only eat what is on the list? What is easier to stick to? How easy is the core plan compared to the points? I don't like to cook, so points was good as I can convert the foods I wanted, can I do that with core? Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, November 28, 2005 - 3:18 pm
hI TM. I go to weight watchers however I am doing flex not core. For me, I prefer counting, I fear that i'd go way overboard if i did core instead(where you can ean all the 'volume' of certain foods that you want. I lost all my weight orginally on the points system so that's what i'm sticking to to re-loose it 
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Tmagicsaq
Member
03-26-2004
| Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 2:29 am
Thanks Nancy I think that the points is better for me as well. I know there has been changes since I have lost the most of the weight, but most of it has stayed the same. The core is interesting, but I can't see how it could work. Maybe sometime down the line for maintenance I could use it better to my advantage.
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Xxwriterxx
Member
11-28-2005
| Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 5:17 pm
This is my first visit to this folder. Who wants to lose weight with me? Me, me, me! Lumbele... would you mind explaining the Curve Diet in more detail, or is that all there is to it--counting carbs? (Nice to meet you!) Wow, Puppy! Your pics are motivating! You've really done some tough work. Nynana--slow and easy is supposed to be the key to keeping it off. Hope you're still seeing results. (Nice to meet you both, Puppy/Nynana)
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Xxwriterxx
Member
11-07-2003
| Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 4:33 pm
Day 4--Good so far!
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Xxwriterxx
Member
11-07-2003
| Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 10:12 pm
Day 5--2 lbs lighter, although I did indulge in a couple of Godiva chocolates! It was a Christmas present, okay? Couldn't look ungrateful, could I?
I'm almost certain I'm talkin' to myself, but that's what I do best! 
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Friday, December 23, 2005 - 4:39 am
Xxwriter, you are a brave soul to be dieting this time of year. I gave up until after the holidays. BTW, you are not talking to yourself. I answered you in my folder when you popped in asking about the Curves diet. In the new year this thread will be hopping again, I am sure. That's when some of us manage to tackle the holiday poundage and then some. So keep the homefires burning!
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Xxwriterxx
Member
11-07-2003
| Friday, December 23, 2005 - 1:44 pm
Thank you, Lumbele!! I went to your folder and found my answers. I don't know if I can figure out the percentage thing, but I believe it would be worth a try. Thanks for popping in! I'll look forward to more weight-loss friends after New Year's. Sure helps to have some buddies... misery looooves company! Day 6--So far, so good! My favorite lunch is chicken and broccoli over rice. Nice and filling. And I said "NO!" to the Godiva's. lol
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Justavice
Member
11-22-2005
| Friday, December 23, 2005 - 1:54 pm
Xxwriterxx- I really commend you for your efforts during the holidays. Just think of how much farther ahead you will be come January considering you are making changes in your eating and exercise habits right now. It will give you a lot of confidence that you can maintain the changes even when life circumstances (holidays, stress, etc) occur. And I think a two pound weight loss is fantastic especially because you are not depriving yourself and indulging in a reasonable way. They say the most effective and permanent weight loss comes from not depriving yourself, but eating a well rounded moderate amount. I don't know your holiday affiliation, but if you do observe a gift-exchanging holiday, I hope there are some pretty new workout clothes for you. If you don't observe, I hope you take advantage of the after-Christmas sales and reward yourself with something fun!!!
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