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Liss
Member
05-14-2006
| Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 7:46 pm
this week is the new plan (or tweak week as my leader calls it)
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 7:58 pm
Congrats, Nancy, Liss and everyone. I only have 2 more workout days before I leave. (P.S. -- anyone who used to post in the 2006 Workout Thread, please come post again before we turn over a new year!)
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, December 11, 2006 - 5:50 am
Please tell us about your trip when you get back. I'd love to hear about NZ! I'm back to losing again. whew.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, December 11, 2006 - 8:22 pm
My 10-week program has ended. I lost 9 pounds, 1 pound short of my goal. Summary: Exercise -- I stayed very consistent on my cardio but let both my stretching and weights slip a bit. I was supposed to get 2 light weight or core sessions and at least 1 stretch/yoga session in a week on top of 3-4 intense cardios. I did those often (well, except the stretching), but not regularly enough. In 2007, I will recommit to those parts of my program. Diet -- I started very strong but have slipped a bit here and there. In general, my diet is healthy, but it needs to be healthier. That will be my next goal. I plan to start on FitDay again when I'm back in the new year. When I'm back after my vacation, my trainer/instructor and I are planning to sit down to reevaluate our/my new program goals. I think perhaps this time I'll set my goal as adding the weights/stretching to my still-strong cardio program, and buttoning up my commitment to food choices, instead of focusing on pounds lost for the 10 weeks. My guess? The pounds will come off anyway. I'd like to see if a shift in mental strategy helps. My ultimate goal is to be healthy and approximately 15 pounds less than what I weigh today.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 8:41 am
"My ultimate goal is to be healthy and approximately 15 pounds less than what I weigh today." Yankee- me too!
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Liss
Member
05-14-2006
| Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 6:01 pm
1 lb gain (bloat and my excercise level is a bit down due to going to the chiropractor for lower back and hip pain) going down 1 point due to tweak week (aka program changes at ww)
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Sunday, December 17, 2006 - 4:06 pm
I'm back to just check in. I've been keeping up with my lifestyle change and have lost 24 lbs so far. I have a picture of me at Thanksgiving, then a pic of me today. I am 6 lbs away from my birthday goal. My birthday is in 3 weeks.
 I know the angles aren't the same, but I can really see a difference. It's very motivating!
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Sunday, December 17, 2006 - 9:06 pm
Oh yeah you can see it!! Good for you!
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Liss
Member
05-14-2006
| Monday, December 18, 2006 - 6:08 am
congrats!!!
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Monday, December 18, 2006 - 7:53 am
Good for you, Saxy!!! I'm so happy for you and envious! I'm having a hard time with all my family being here and more coming. Making cookies, brownies and banana pudding!! I'm not doing a whole lot of exercising either because it would be rude to just leave my company, right? Yeah for all who are having to tighten up their belts!
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, December 18, 2006 - 7:59 am
Well we're in the same boat! I've cheated a bit, too. I'm keeping on the diet as much as possible and walking. If I do indulge in a treat, I'm back on the diet the next day and I plan for that treat by dieting during the day, too.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Monday, December 18, 2006 - 8:35 am
What a positive attitude Twiggy! Let's not beat the crap out of ourselves because we are human and want to have a treat huh? I agree!
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, December 18, 2006 - 9:25 am

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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Monday, December 18, 2006 - 3:45 pm
Congrats, Saxy. You look as if you've lost half of yourself! Looking good, hon!!! And ITA with Yankee and Denecee about what is my primary goal. I am down 42 pounds (gained some over Thanksgiving and had trouble getting back to my plan, within 10 days I steered myself back and am doing really well again). Hope to keep to the promise to myself of moderation over the Christmas holidays. Wanted to share an article about sleep and how it relates to your weight loss goals (from SparkPeople.com): Why Snoozing is Important for Losing -- By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian Burning the midnight oil could be giving you the munchies the next day. A small study found that lack of sleep might trigger individuals to eat more. Twelve young men (HP comment: why they didn't use women is beyond me!) slept for only four hours on two consecutive nights. Then hormone levels and hunger ratings were recorded: * The hormone lupin, which alerts the brain that it is time to stop eating, was 18% lower. * The hormone ghrelin, which triggers hunger, was 28% higher. * The men showed a 24% increase in assessing their "hunger rating" following the sleep restriction. The rise in obesity has occurred simultaneously with the decline in time spent sleeping. Currently only about 25% of young Americans get 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night. In 1960, 41% received 8 to 9 hours of sleep nightly. Additional studies are needed to confirm this initial study. However, consistently getting a good night’s sleep (at least 8 hours) may be one of the answers to maintaining a healthy weight. This sensible recommendation may be one of the easier lifestyle changes to make. Too busy for that much sleep? Try getting to bed an hour earlier each night when you can. Maintaining the same bedtime (and alarm time) each day (including weekends!) can also stabilize your circadian rhythm.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Monday, December 18, 2006 - 4:01 pm
Saxy... Way to go!!! 
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, December 18, 2006 - 8:08 pm
Saxy, I saw the picture you posted in Baby's folder, and I thought you were looking really good and like you might have lost weight. Congratulations.
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Liss
Member
05-14-2006
| Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - 5:52 pm
down .4 after last week's 1 lb gain (which has me irritated just a tad). chiro treatments are helping with my back and hip. Schedule eases up after tomorrow some so I should get some more workout time in (which will help) - actually it would help if I cleared off the treadmill and USED it.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, December 22, 2006 - 4:42 am
Ok, yesterday I go and clean at this one house and there is a large box with fancy wrapped dessert chocolates (almost 2 pounds worth) Thank goodness it isn't opened. I bring it home and put it under the tree, know that if I sample one, I will sample at least 10. (even if the box is talking to me) This morning I get up, decide to weigh myself. I am down 24 lbs. Last weigh in I was at 20 lbs..so I guess I will leave the chocolates for now. Being down a few pounds gives me a bit more encouragement to continue with not "pigging out" on the chocolate and what ever else is out there. I will not deprive myself of everything. I think I will bring the chocolates to Nicks family Christmas on the 26th and have one or two there and have the rest enjoy them so I don't eat them all. I guess I will be giving rather than receiving (get it receiving more weight gain lol) Well its a start again, I know I won't hit my 30lbs that I wanted solidly off before Hawaii, but this makes me feel a bit better. Best of luck to all over the Christmas holidays, we have to all remember all in proportion. ((((Hugs)))) to all trying to lose weight at this time of year. Just think if we can all at least maintain, we are doing awesome, especially over the holidays.

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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Friday, December 22, 2006 - 5:00 am
You're doing awesome Skootz!! You are going to look beautiful in Hawaii! You'll be tan, and glowing from the inside because you deserve this more then anyone I know!! YAY!
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, December 22, 2006 - 12:42 pm
Yay Skootz!!!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Saturday, December 23, 2006 - 12:41 pm
Where do I ask this -- Buyer's Banter or here? It may have been asked in the past. I'm thinking about a tread mill . . . . Anyone have a brand, model, features they would recommend? If I do buy one, willing to spend a reasonable amount on a good one. Good if it would fold up.
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Shadoe
Member
11-04-2004
| Saturday, December 23, 2006 - 12:53 pm
Skootz you sexy thing! Have fun on the beach and enjoy your new slim self.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Sunday, December 24, 2006 - 5:38 am
"slim self" haha...not quite that slim yet Shadoe, but I do feel a bit better now that I have lost some weight. Merry Christmas
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Monday, January 01, 2007 - 8:32 am
I'll be back in here later today, as well.
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Grumpy
Member
02-08-2004
| Monday, January 01, 2007 - 7:24 pm
Hi. Got room for another? I used to do the Atkins thing, but I ruined it for myself by staying on induction too long. I tried the South Beach diet and didn't lose anything. I did lose about 60 on Atkins and was doing SB wrong I guess dont know for sure. I dont know if Atkins is the best diet for me. If I am carb sensitive?
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