Neko | Wednesday, March 27, 2002 - 05:45 pm     *Cheers on the weight-losers(Is that a word?^_^* Go Go Go!!! Stay away from those chips!! Stay Away From the Chess Thread(LoL) Go!!! Psssst- Wanna hear my diet plan? Going to camp! They don't give you ANY junk food or pop!!! I'm going to suffer from withdrawl!! |
Nancy | Friday, March 29, 2002 - 03:07 pm     well so far so good--i've been really careful at work(which always is my downfall because i'm two steps from the vending machines LOL)..i think i've lost about 1.5 to 2 lbs according to my scale here...i LOVE the new point systems of weight watchers..although i have a hard time meeting the Minimum some days...i'll keep ya posting when i have my weigh in tuesday nite! hope to get out walking tomorrow.. |
Yuhuru | Friday, March 29, 2002 - 04:09 pm     Hey Nancy, I'm doing weight watchers too. Week nine. |
Nancy | Friday, March 29, 2002 - 07:20 pm     wow--yuh good for you--i'm on week one --i did ww about umm 20 yrs ago when my niece was born and lost about 30 lbs that time i should have kept up with it after i was a lifetime member but i didnt sighhh and now i've got to loose double what i lost the first time--(my mom would shoot me if she were alive LOL) |
Yuhuru | Friday, March 29, 2002 - 08:01 pm     What's done is done, and you're back now. that's what counts. No use in crying over spilled pounds. I totally love it. I love the meetings. I attend on Thursday. Last night, there was a couple who was recognized. She made her 10% and he reached goal. When he was presented with his award, our instructor asked him to share a tip. He got really choked up and teary and he stated that he had to give all credit to his wife because she helps him so much. there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Who would have thought I'd need kleenex at a WW meeting! I wish you wellJollytime Lowfat popcorn is a big help for me (oh and pickles) |
Nancy | Friday, March 29, 2002 - 08:06 pm     i got the orville redenbacker smart pop popcorn and it helps a lot---its cute in my meeting on tuesday there was a family that had a "competition" among mom-daugher and not sure maybe sister of mom where whoever looses the most weight each week gets to wear a special bracelet for the week--i'm going to suggest that to my gf who was going but stopped about 15 lbs short of goal(she wants to rejoin and start coming with me)-- |
Nancy | Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 06:15 pm     yeh me i lost 4.4 lbs!! i'm going to sign up at a local health club that gives my company a 150 discount...which will help too--i'm so pshcyed week two will be sooo good ;) |
Juju2bigdog | Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 06:36 pm     Yay, Nancy! |
Kady | Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 07:10 pm        Allright Nancy, I am proud of you. Here is 4 stars for each pound!!! I am still around with a total loss of 11 pounds. I have been stuck there for a few weeks. I am eating right because of my diabetes. But I am having terrible pains in my lower back and down into my right leg and ankle. I had a MRI done and should find out tomorrow what is wrong. If I ever get to where I am able to walk again, I WILL lose more. It is so frustrating being stuck. At least I'm not gaining. |
Teatime | Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 07:23 pm     Woo hoo! That is so cool, Nancy! Do you realize that your weight loss is darn near a sack of sugar?? Pick one of those up and lift it a few times, makes ya realize how much good you just did for your body. You are awesome! I have a few sacks of sugar to part with myself, I will start Weigh Down Workshop next Monday. I went through the program before and loved it, and I can't wait to get back in with my friends there. Yuhu and Nancy, I'm glad you found good groups to go to. Makes all the difference, doesn't it? Good grief, that's why we're social creatures. If anybody's including walking in their routine right now, there's a thread here we can use you at. Look for the "Exercise Log" in General Discussions. It's an easy way to keep track of how far you're walking, and it's been fun to see what we can accomplish as a group. |
Nancy | Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 07:36 pm     thanks juju kady and tea--yes the groups are wonderful--the meetings are always full of good ideas as are the people who are dieting that go there--i spoke to a woman tonight who's lost 52 lbs and she gave me 2 great food hints--so a friend and i will be going to a place called trader vics which has all kinds of great food stuff--they have these "cat" cookies that you can have 14 of for 2 points on the ww plan..which is excellent and i love chocolate which these come in! ;) i also found skinny cow ice cream sandwiches tonight which are yummy and only 2 points as well... |
Teatime | Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 07:37 pm     Kady, oh darn I just posted and didn't see yours...I hope I didn't sound insensitive scouting for walkers when you are not able to join us just now. Sorry to hear of the leg and back pain. I wish you all the best on those MRI results. It IS frustrating to hit a weight "plateau" isn't it? As I understand it, it's just our bodies adjusting to the weight loss that has happened. The plateaus seem to be temporary, anyways. Sounds like you are taking good care of yourself with that diabetes...Good for you! Hang in there, Kady. |
Kady | Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 08:54 pm     No problem Teatime. At least the Doc gave me good meds for the pain. LOL |
Spygirl | Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 09:04 pm     Just checking in, too -- I'm stuck at 16 pounds lost...but it seems I've lost two inches in my...ummm....chest area....and my jeans are fitting slightly better around the waist, so maybe it is going better than the scale reflects. On the advice of a trusted friend, I ordered a couple of books that will be arriving soon that will offer some great tips and recipes. I'll let you know what I think. I've been using my treadmill TONS. I will start posting in the exercise thread...totally forgot it existed. My tip for the day is to put the treadmill in front of the TV and put in a movie you've never seen. Yesterday, 50 minutes passed and I hardly noticed!! That beat my previous record of distance and time on that thing! I went back with the sitcom line up tonight and only walked the 1/2 hour show. Go figure. |
Nancy | Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 06:08 pm     well i lost 2.6 lbs this week --bringing my total to 7 in two weeks not to shabby my gf also came with me this week(she's re-joining after stopping 3 months ago and gaining about 15 back)..i think the two of us together will push each other to do well |
Teatime | Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 07:04 pm     Way to go! Continued success to you and your friend. |
Nancy | Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 07:14 pm     thanks--i went to the gym for the first time on saturday to check it out etc--i couldnt even do a 5 minute fitness test my heartrate shot up to 175(im very very sedentary usually)--but i went back yesterday and did 15 minutes (3 mintues each on 5 diff machines) just to build up--i know that's not going to help me get the weight off--but i got to build up to it and i figured 15 minutes 3 times a week is 45 minutes more than i used to do |
Kady | Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 07:58 pm     Way to go Nancy. You are right, start slow on the exercise and build up. Good luck to your friend. I am sure you will keep each other motivated.
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Tess | Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 10:04 pm     Wow, Nancy!! That's great work. I'm so pleased for you. How wonderful to have a friend go with you, too. Keep it up!!! |
Juju2bigdog | Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 10:27 pm     Good for you, Nancy! You can shoot for the most improved award at the gym. |
Alaskagal | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 11:00 am     Ok I am finally admitting I need to lose weight. They say us Alaska woman need to have a little more padding to keep us warm with our long winters but in the 4 years I have lived here I have gained 45 pounds. So I am joining Weights Watchers on Monday. Right after Christmas I bought a treadmill and have worked out religiously on it since but it seems I am only maintaining my weight not really losing so I decided diet is key. I would like to lose 40 pounds by next March when my husband and I go to Hawaii. I hope I am not setting my goals to high. It will be nice to have the support here though. Keep up the good work Nancy, I am working right with you. |
Teatime | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 09:11 pm     Alaska, sounds like you're on the right track! You've come to the right place here with all the kind, helpful souls on this board. Good for you for working out so hard on the treadmill, I mean it's April now and you can still refer to it as a treadmill, not a clothes rack. Just think of how much good you've already done for your body! Maybe the numbers on the scale aren't budging yet because you are burning fat and building muscle with all your walking, and muscle weighs more than fat does. If you want a place to post all those hard-earned miles, join us in the "Exercise Log". It's an easy way to keep track of your accomplishments, and there's a bunch of us in there working together towards a goal - so we'd love your assistance! Go, Alaskagal! |
Nancy | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 09:56 am     alaska you are on the right track--ONE thing i learned at my first meeting was they Don't set a final goal for you right away(so not to scare you i guess LOL) they just set a goal of 10% of whatever you currently way..and when you reach That goal they'll talk about your final goal! |
Alaskagal | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 10:54 am     Thanks Teatime and Nancy! Your support will help me by all the more committed. We can do this. See you in the exercise log..
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Yuhuru | Friday, April 12, 2002 - 08:28 pm     Alaskagal, Just offering words of encouragement. It's always nice to have a buddy, and in this case buddies. I'm in weight watcher's now and so is one of my co-workers. She recently received her 10% key chain. I was so happy you would have thought it was me. She helps keep me inspired and motivated. |