Kstme | Saturday, October 26, 2002 - 12:52 pm     Thanks Nancy! I think I'm still in September for some reason! LOL The best way "for me" to lose weight is to count calories and walk. Walking should start in about 3 days. Finally, got into my tennis shoes two days ago, but the toe still hurt too much to walk. I find I can eat anything I want, but in smaller portions. I try not to have the before bedtime glass of wine unless I'm in pain and need it to sleep. WW has changed so much and from what I understand, the point system isn't that much different from what I do. I think it's terrific! |
Nancy | Saturday, October 26, 2002 - 01:45 pm     yeh its changed tons since i was on it back in 1979--and indirectly counts calories now--because by your weight your assigned a point range(for me its 20-25 which roughly is 50 calories a point but it can be more than that if there's more fiber in it--so i have between 1250 calories if they're all 50 calories more if its higher fiber.. |
Bob2112 | Monday, October 28, 2002 - 07:44 am     Nice going, Kstme! Welcome aboard, Lisa. Last Week: 2 pounds lost Total Lost: 18 pounds Total Weeks: 10 |
Babyruth | Monday, October 28, 2002 - 08:15 am     Hi Nancy and gang (Nancy, you are a gang leader)! I've lost 4 pounds in my 3 WW weeks--not too bad, but I am adding walking this week, so should see better results. Like Kstme, I've always done much better when walking as well as counting. Congrats on your ninth star!!! |
Danzdol | Monday, October 28, 2002 - 08:26 am     HI Lisa...........I had a nervouse breakdown last week because I need to loose at least 20 lbs to be where I like. I had not lost all the weight I had wanted to before I got pregnant so now I have like 5 of baby but 15 that are my fault!!!!! My downfall is also sweets and snacks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I had a crying breakdown because nothing fits me nicely anymore and I felt awful (and I had tried walking with Dylan but it does not well as well) SOOOOOOOO, my hubby cleared out our living room and I took out my old step and started doing my own thing last Friday. I will officially begin again today. Last Monday I also started not eating after 5pm which has worked for me in the past.But it's so hard.....my stomach growls so loudly. I am also making an effort to drink all my water like I used to. I believe it will work because I always enjoy going to take cardio classes at the gym but since I can't now I will do them on my own! I guess the key is to find what you can "realistically" do. Good job everyone! |
Nancy | Monday, October 28, 2002 - 08:55 am     LOL B.R. i guess in this case being called a gang leader is not a bad thing I think i've lsot another 1 or so this week--(at least on my home scale) but i'll know for sure tomorrow when i weigh-in officially-- B.R. I am sure in your meeting last week they talked about the bites/licks/tastes its amazing how much those BLT's add up to!!! especially if your a mom and finish your kids dinners(thank god i don't have that problem LOL).. |
Enbwife | Monday, October 28, 2002 - 05:44 pm     Hey Danz - I ate like a pig when I was pregnant so I have no one to blame but myself. Exercise and water is definitely the key for me, plus writing down what I eat and not eating the sweets. You're all an inspiration to me on this thread. Thanks. |
Spygirl | Tuesday, October 29, 2002 - 06:01 am     I was out of town last week so no weigh-in, but I will be going on Thursday. I know I've lost inches b/c my conference clothes were too big, but we'll see what the scales say |
Nancy | Tuesday, October 29, 2002 - 06:17 pm     good luck spy-- well its official i lost anot 1.4 for a total of 46.4 in 31 weeks |
Enbwife | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 08:53 am     Wow! You are doing so well Nancy. How much more do you have to lose to get to goal? I love getting on those scales and watching the weight fall off!!! I don't have scales in my house though so I weigh myself at my sister's place... haven't been there lately. |
Nancy | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 11:00 am     HI Lisa, I have 15.6 to go (62.00) total to get to my ww goal and then i want to loose personally 5 more after than--but i fit in size 10 for the first time today--whooohoo |
Abbynormal | Friday, November 01, 2002 - 04:31 pm     Everyone is doing so well here and I want to join! My thighs are out of control, I swear if I were to put on a pair of cord pants I would either set them on fire from friction or they would be slicker than snot within 30 minutes. I plan to join a gym next Friday (payday) because I need structure and I need someone to make me exercise although I do have the desire. My only concern is that it is a weight gym only. Will they put me on a plan that will allow me to firm up without bulking up if I do the WW at home and walking at the track? I am ignorant about these things. I am excited about this! I don't eat that much to begin with but I drink almost a gallon of sweet tea a day. 90 cals for half cup!!!! I am addicted to it. So what do you think about the gym, any opinions please. |
Nancy | Friday, November 01, 2002 - 05:15 pm     i'm not sure abby my gym is an all around gym--weighs/treadmill/pool/etc but i would imagine they would, i would go and check it out first--ask tons of questions and go around the time that you'd normally go(to get a feel on how busy they are)
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Goddessatlaw | Friday, November 01, 2002 - 05:22 pm     Miss Abby, if you're going for weight loss you need a gym that provides aerobics (which will give you the firm up as well as the weight loss). You can ask the weight gym for a program which will not bulk, but firm, but I suspect you will become frustrated with your perceived lack of weight loss as you replace fat with muscle (much heavier). |
Abbynormal | Friday, November 01, 2002 - 05:36 pm     Well I hate to hear that. I do not like to bounce around. I am more of a just do the friggin exercise, ya know? |
Goddessatlaw | Friday, November 01, 2002 - 05:39 pm     I'm with you on that, Abby - I hate that crap, too. I've done the Atkins diet and have shaped up just great doing only walking. |
Spygirl | Friday, November 01, 2002 - 06:13 pm     I finally got back to the doctor after all my recent travels and 31 pounds are gone forever My brother's wedding is 3 weeks from tomorrow and the bridesmaid dress arrived last week. It is way too big and needs to be altered! Nancy, I can't believe you are so close to your goal weight -- you have to be soooooo excited. You should be proud of yourself. Welcome aboard to the new folks! |
Nancy | Friday, November 01, 2002 - 06:18 pm     YEH spy you earn another star
 
  and yes i am exciting--i'm just this week fit into a size 10 skirt--woohoo  |
Kstme | Friday, November 01, 2002 - 07:59 pm     WOW and WHOOOOHOOOO! Everyone's doing so well!!! Abby, I agree with GAL...you'll be bored out of your mind too! You definitely need the aerobics to go with the weight training. Bad week for me...no loss, but no gain either. I did start walking again, though. (ok...you know...there's a place in the mall...like...you know...it sells NASTY sweet things...you know...and like...well...I don't even want to tell you about it! Can I just say GUILTY?) |
Bob2112 | Monday, November 04, 2002 - 09:31 am     Last Week: 2.5 pounds lost Total Lost: 20.5 pounds Total Weeks: 11 |
Nancy | Monday, November 04, 2002 - 09:36 am     YEH BOB!! you earn another star
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Kstme | Monday, November 04, 2002 - 10:03 am     Bob...CONGRATULATIONS! |
Goddessatlaw | Monday, November 04, 2002 - 10:25 am     Congratulations, Bob - you must feel like a million bucks. Are you done now, since you took off the weight you'd gained since Xmas, or are you going for a few more? |
Bob2112 | Monday, November 04, 2002 - 11:50 am     Thanks ladies. The weekly commitment (obligation) to report to this thread has been a great motivation to stay on track. I even managed to go on vacation for 2 weeks (7 days was on a ship with lots of food and slushy rum drinks) and still lose 1.5 pounds. That would not have happened if I was on my own. So, thanks to everybody for the kind words and support. No, I'm not quite yet done. I've got another 10-15 pounds to go and then I'll be in the top end of the weight range that allows me at play more competitively in my volleyball and racquetball leagues. I do feel like a million bucks already and I am moving much better on the courts. I have began shifting my workouts more towards strength and endurance, as opposed to focusing on burning fat. With the extra lifting, I'm not quite sure what my ideal weight will be. I plan to begin running some time in the spring (after everything thaws out). It's been 9 years since I've done any serious running and I know I will have trouble keeping weight on when I get to that point. A nice problem to have. Thank you again everybody and keep up the good work.  |
Tess | Monday, November 04, 2002 - 04:41 pm     Yay, Bob!!!
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