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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, April 21, 2006 - 1:19 am
Ok, weighed in this morning again and I am back to 27.5 lbs. It did make me feel much better, but would of rather seen the 29 again....but that is only 1.5 lbs away...so just have to keep at it
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Friday, April 21, 2006 - 8:45 am
weekend alert! LOL! I am going to be a good dieter, I am!
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Shadoe
Member
11-04-2004
| Friday, April 21, 2006 - 12:03 pm
Well, I had planned to get in shape and have been working out with a trainer at the gym. I switched to healthier eating habits, take my vitamins and supplements as well. I was noticing a big change in my size but my weight was staying the same, fat turning into muscle. Since I was doing so well, I lost my brain and decided to quit smoking at the same time. I have no idea why I thought that was a good plan; work out at the gym to get in shape and lose weight but quit smoking so that I will eat more to stop urges to smoke. I refuse to step on the scale because I am sure I will weigh the same and that fact will just shoot holes in my determination to succeed at both impossible missions: lose weight AND quit smoking.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Friday, April 21, 2006 - 12:36 pm
Shadoe - you can do it. Exercising is a great thing to do while quitting. Don't go by your weight, go by how you feel and how your clothes fit because muscle weighs more than fat. The more muscle you have the more calories you burn even at rest so it may take a while before you see any changes in the numbers on the scale. Just know you are doing something GOOD for yourself by quitting smoking and exercising.
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Shadoe
Member
11-04-2004
| Friday, April 21, 2006 - 12:46 pm
Retired - you are right about the numbers; I am not concerned at all with numbers going down. In the past, I dropped in size from 15 to 5 and I really did not lose much in numbers, but more in size - all because of the muscle. As far as fitness goes, I am leaving myself in my trainer's hands. He is aware of my quitting smoking at the same time as getting into shape. We are focusing more on improvement of core strength and overall general health. I know to judge my progress by size and I am seeing quite an improvement. I just can't offer any drop in numbers in here like the others. Maybe in a couple months, I will be able to offer less inches.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Friday, April 21, 2006 - 1:14 pm
Shadoe - it is great you have a trainer. Good that he is aware of your situation. Sounds like you certainly know what you are doing and congrats on the improvement.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Sunday, April 23, 2006 - 4:44 pm
Well, I went and saw another surgeon re me ankle the other day. He told us that I have a considerable amount of bone loss from the break, as well as the fact that the joint is now irregular from totally dislocating it. He said I may have a limp and osteo arthritis to look forward to in the future. Getting the weight off and strengthening my self back up is a definite must. I started to see a nutritionist a week ago and began my meal plans on Saturday. I'll keep you all posted. As for exercise I was really doing well, up to 8kms a day on the recumbent bike and then I went back to work. I am so wrecked after 5 hours on the job that exercise is the furthest thing from my mind, I'm also a little leery considering when I leave work my ankle is so swollen and sore that I may do more harm than good. Fingers crossed that I am on my way. This nutritionist is working with what I like versus a menu of stuff that is good for you but I dislike so there's a plus. I am trying some new things though.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Friday, April 28, 2006 - 7:53 pm
So I weighed in at 195 this morning. I worked off my Easter weight gain pretty quick and have stepped up my workouts. I'm still trying to get to my elusive goal of 190lbs and boy has it been tough.
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 1:32 am
wow congrats nick!
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 3:07 am
Congratulations Nick!!! - I am sure the stress of Zoe's surgery this week may of helped too..but we losers have to take it as it comes. I weighed earlier this week and I was back at 29lbs..so I thought I would try again this morning, I am at 29.5 - aaahhh just cannot seem to hit the 30 mark lol. I have been feeling much more energy during the day, so that is a good thing.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 6:06 am
That is great Nick! Skootz, you are so close! Me? I am 11 lbs from my goal. (I was at one time a couple of weeks agao only 8 lbs away!)
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 6:08 am
I hit the 30lb mark..well actually I went over it. As of today I am 31.5 off - of course I think the stress of the fire had something to do with it..but I will take it 
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 1:02 pm
YAY! Skootz on the 30 lb mark, boo on the fire!
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 7:04 am
I am now 12 lbs from my goal, that's up 1 lb!! Dang it!
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 9:11 am
I'm back up to 197...this is driving me crazy! It's lose a few, gain a few, lose a few, gain a few. I'm never gonna get down to my goal of 190! I have been under alot of stress though.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Friday, May 05, 2006 - 1:55 pm
I'm back to 11 lbs from goal. I'm going to Reno for the weekend, do they have healthy food in Reno? LOL!
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Monday, May 08, 2006 - 8:26 am
nope! been there done that
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 8:00 am
So far I have been on my new way of eating (which has been very satisfying) for almost three weeks. I have lost 6lbs, so I am right on track for 2lbs a week. I also just got my recumbent bike and started back in riding at least 20 minutes a day.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 12:43 pm
8lbs.....
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 3:32 pm
Congratulations Jasper you go girl. I am now this week showing on the scale from 32-33.5 lbs I am really starting to feel great..more so than before. I was at the thrift store yesterday and check out some things, I found a pair of brand new Gap denim capris...I looked a the size and just took them home..they fit. I could never just take them home before like that. Keep at it everyone..you are doing great.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Friday, May 19, 2006 - 2:14 pm
Congrats, Skootz, Jasper! Me? I've still not broken the 194lbs mark. But, I've also not been sticking to my diet very well. Gonna get myself back in the groove this weekend.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Monday, May 29, 2006 - 6:23 am
Woot! I weighed in at 190lbs Saturday and I'm still holding steady at 192lbs this morning.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Monday, May 29, 2006 - 7:31 am
Yay Nick!!!
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Monday, May 29, 2006 - 7:39 am
Thanks for the encouragement, and good for you Nick! Skootz that must feel so nice to not have to try everything on. No loss last week but no gain either! I seem to drop inches and then the next week loss the lbs. Still enjoying riding the bike, at least 5 times a week.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 5:37 pm
I'm thinking of joining our local Lady Fitness gym. I'm curious if anyone here has been or is currently a member. I'd love to hear how you feel about it??? 
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