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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 7:53 am
9lbs...I just have to keep remindng myself that slow and steady and a change of habits is a good thing. But boy is it a daunting task. Sorry Vacanick, never heard of it.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 1:08 pm
I hit that magic 10lb loss! Went and had myself a pedicure.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 1:22 pm
Tonight is my first night at a local gym. I'm a little nervous, I've never been to a gym before. But excited as well ... I've never tried the equipment. Yay .. I can start posting my miles again!!! Oh and Jasper with every 10 pounds lost, I'm giving myself time in the tanning room! Wish me luck!! 
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 3:50 pm
Good luck, Nic! Congrats, Jasper! I'm still holding steady...
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 4:15 pm
Thanks Nick!! I actually had my first workout tonight. I did 1/2 hour on the lifecycle and 10 crunches. They say to start slow! I'm planning on 3 days a week with walking in between or with.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 7:29 am
I did the eliptical machine yesterday for the first time ... I only lasted 10 minutes before I got off and went to the lifecycle. Such a wimp! Put I'm feeling it today in my legs and it was very hard work. Jasper, your exercing on a bike ... how's that working for you?? No gym today. I think I'll walk the dog instead! 
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 7:42 am
Congrats, Vacanick on joining the gym. If you find it's too tough to log miles at the gym, and would prefer to log TIME instead, that's what we do in the 2006 Workout thread. I only log my gym workouts, which include aerobics, Spinning classes and weight training, so I prefer to do it in time spent. In any case, good luck. You're doing the right thing by starting slowly -- next thing you know, you'll be adding time! Oh and back to the title of this thread -- I haven't lost a pound since I started keeping track in January, although my body has "changed" a bit and my clothes are fitting me a bit differently. I tend to build muscle a lot, but there's still unwanted poundage there. I am very active (gym 3-5 times a week, 2-3 walks a day with my dog, walk everywhere, etc.) and think I already eat relatively healthy, but I'm not on a diet. I'm thinking I'll have to start really taking a hard look at my diet and make some real changes there. I may be here for support. LOL
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 9:00 am
Good for you Vacanick! I really like my recumbent bike. It is so much easier on my joints ( I am recuperating from a total dislocation and two breaks in my ankle) I do 25 mins, and it goes by like that. Can't walk my pooch yet, dh has to do that. I'm down 12lbs now. Yippee. Feeling very encouraged. Hope everyone is doing well.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 9:23 am
Wow Jasper 12 pounds is great! Are you exercising 3 times a week or more?? I've started at 3, just curious. Keep up the good work!!! Thanks Yankee for your encouragement! You go to spin classes, are you a cyclist??
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Monday, June 12, 2006 - 7:28 am
I started seeing my nutritionist April 14 and she got me on a menu plan on the 21st. Eating 5 times a day, measuring portions but it is all stuff I like and I'm not bored. I ride the bike at least 5 times a week. At this point I am not doing anything else except using a calf machine to strengthen things up. I am going to start incorporating somethng else this week, just not sure what yet. Yankee if you lived closer I'd get you to walk Oscar too. I have visions of that cartoon with the little dog and the big dog and the little dog is totally in charge with the big guy trying to please him. If you know the cartoon I could just see your little jack running the show.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, June 12, 2006 - 7:44 am
Hi, everyone! Vacanick, I wouldn't say I'm a "cyclist," but I do bike around town on my mountain bike from time to time! I started doing Spinning classes in January, partly as a way to pump up my cardio fitness. It's helped sooo much. I've never felt better. I have a history of heart disease in my family, so I figure it's good to keep that muscle (my heart) in shape. My legs are also getting pretty toned. Just not smaller LOL! And Jasper, I'd love to walk Oscar! I just came back in from a long walk with Finnegan, and you're right, he likes to rule the show. I'm trying to follow some of Cesar Millan's tips on pack leadership, and keeping your dog walking behind or beside you, but it's tough to get Finnegan to walk that slowly LOL! I've never seen a nutritionist. Perhaps someday I should.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Monday, June 12, 2006 - 5:59 pm
I've never seen a nutritionist either. I bet that could really help. Good for you Jasper! Yankee .. I don't understand how your keeping track of your exercise. I've been doing miles but it looks like your doing minutes ... is that right? My BF spins during the winter when he can't get on his bike. It's great exercise!
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 5:19 am
13lbs! It seems to have just started slipping off this last 10 days. I'll give you an example of my day today: Breakfast: muffin (homemade ones with ww flour, oat bran, blueberries, shredded apple etc, very good) 250 ml cranberry juice (I drink the low cal) and 6 oz yogurt Snack: pear, 10 rice crackers and low cal pb lunch: ww tortilla with turkey breast meat (I like the fat free snieders) mayo (just enough) a pile of lettuce rolled in to a sandwich and carrots Snack: rice cakes (apple and cinnamon) Dinner: 1/2c pasta sauce (I always whirl it up with a cup of spinach) on 1 c of ww pasta. topped with a little feta and a side salad I'm defintely not hungry, it's about 1400 calories Snacks for me are usually homemade hummus and rice crackers, cottage cheese, grapes or other fruit, sometimes skim milk cheese. I have fish two to three times a week, never used to eat it but really like it. Switched to mostly brown or whole wheat everything. I'm not a huge veggie fan but I am retrying things, I always make sure I drink my V8!
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Missy2
Member
07-31-2001
| Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 6:03 am
I started weight watchers the flex point program this week. Has anyone here done it?? If so do you find that you are always snacking??? It seems like I eat smaller meals and snack thru out the day. Is that a bad thing?? I'm within my point range, but it just feels odd always snacking.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 6:22 am
I have never done weight watchers, I do know two people doing it. I think the danger with the points comes in when you're in your point range but eating the wrong stuff. The one lady says she knows someone who saves a big chunk of her points for dessert everyday, lol. I do eat smaller meals and two snacks a day, I probably eat every two hours from 9:30 til 6:30 and then nothing after 7:00pm except water loads of water each day. Good luck Missy, let us know how you are doing.
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Missy2
Member
07-31-2001
| Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 6:44 am
thanks jasper! I work out 5 days a week already but over the past two years I've steadily gained weight. my goal is to lose 15lbs in the next six months. I think that would be an ideal and COMFORTABLE weight for me. I feel really good about the program. I'm not doing it with a group but got it from my mother. I like how it teaches you how to portion and eat more healthy I've been snacking on fruits and more nutritous items, like a Luna bar, etc. I miss my SUGARY - chocolatey something but otherwise I'm feeling good Thanks again for your reply 
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 4:53 pm
Soooo...Congrats, everyone! ::sigh:: I've not been sticking with my diet as well as I should and I weighed in this morning at 198lbs. Time to get back on the wagon! starting weight: 243lbs this morning: 198lbs 
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 5:04 pm
Nick ... I've been wondering where you've been hiding! Maybe your putting on some "baby" weight ... hope all is well with your ever expanding family! 
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 1:17 am
I haven't been the greatest either on the food part...I have been eating like a lately. However, Monday I bit the bullet and went on the scale....was happy to read I was at 29.5 lbs lost and then yesterday I weighed again and I was at 30.5lbs lost. I feel better about that, but then realized that shoot, I could of been eating less and losing more. But at least I was maintaining.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 5:54 am
Good job Skootz! me? I'm just hanging around the same weight for the last 2 months. If it takes the rest of my life, I am going to lose this extra poundage! I am determined to do it by not "dieting", but by just being a healthy eater.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 12:15 pm
Nick - just look at it like this, you've lost 45lbs!!! The same with you Skootz 30lbs!!! You know you can do it. It's hard in the winter with that hibernation instinct and hard in the summer with the BBQ's. I know you will get back to where you feel good. You guys have been very inspirational to me. And Nick, if I read Vacanick's post correctly, congratulations. Missy I'm at the point where if I snack on something I really should avoid I actually don't feel very good after, headachy. And I certainly can't eat some of the things I used, it's too much.
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Shadoe
Member
11-04-2004
| Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 2:10 pm
I don't know what you guys are doing to lose all that weight but I am actually gaining weight. I cut out all junk food, no soft drinks, no snacks. I eat only healthy foods, eating small amounts every 3hours or so. I watch the calories, carbs, protein, and have eliminated almost all the bad fats or the ones that are known. I definitely keep the calories way below 2000 and aim for around 1500 a day. I go to 3 sessions a week with a trainer at the gym and do a fair amount of cardio and some free weights on my own on other days. I quit smoking April 1st, and quit drinking long ago. I do feel better and others seem to think I look better. My trainer confirms that I am working harder than many of the other people he sees. I told him what I would eat during a normal day, and he sees no problem with that area. I have gained 10lbs, and we can't figure it out. Next week, we are going to set up some plan for what to eat and when to eat it - it should help some we hope. We are also totally changing how we are working out. If today's session was any indication, I don't think I want to know where we are headed. In no time flat, we have my heart rate up to 170+ and keep it there for pretty much the whole hour. When we are done, I am too exhausted to be hungry. I crawl home, make a protein shake and pass out for the night. I am blaming my Ukrainian tendencies; my body refuses to lose the weight because I will need it for winter. Strong like bull, I am. If anyone has suggestions, I am willing to try them.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 2:14 pm
Thanks Jasper...I should realize that ... 30lbs was a big feat for me....and I am proud of myself for losing that weight. I went to Sams today and purchased a 50lb bag of potatos...well I have lost over 1/2 of that bag..and NICK you have lost almost that entire bag...Pick it up and feel how much you have lost Nick...its amazing. Keep at it everyone..we all have to stick together and support one another at all times. This place is where we have to be honest and keep honest...then we will see the real results Way to go everyone!!!!
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 2:16 pm
Ah Shadoe..you may not be losing weight as you are toning up..and muscle weighs more than fat...ask your trainer for a further explanation. But your gaining muscle rather than flab. Great work.
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Shadoe
Member
11-04-2004
| Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 2:37 pm
Thx Skootz - I do know that I am toning - that's great, but I still want some of that weight loss you guys are getting! I may be getting really healthy but I am also getting hulking big rocks of arms and legs, and that wasn't quite what I had planned. I just feel that I will hit 200lbs before I get close to 130lbs. I guess I will give it some more time and see how the new approach to workouts go. But right now, I am done for the day - I am sure I will be out till morning as soon as I lie down LOL. Thanks for the support.
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