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Nancy

Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 12:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
lisa not yet--although the doctor said i could declare goal now i'm ging for the w.w. high end of their range which is in 4 more lbs--then i want to loose about 5 lb more just to give me that leeway--i want to be a receptionist and or a leader some day :)

Lancecrossfire

Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 02:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
In listening to the folks who post here, I notice that at some point quite a few have time periods where they don't loose weight--as Nancy and others point out, that is normal and to be expected. Also, for those that exercise as part of their weight loss efforts, I'd like to point out that even if you didn't loose any more weight, your body is still getting in better shape.

Better shape than if you didn't exercise at all--and better shape than if you didn't exercise and were gaining weight. Give yourself credit for everything you do--even if you aren't loosing a pound.

In terms of morale, the worst thing you can do is compare your results with anyone else's results. Bodies are different. Where people are at in the weight loss process are different. What works for each person is different. The goals are different. Success in losing weight is getting from where you are at to some place else. If it takes you a month to lose 10 pounds or it takes you 10 months, it's still the same success.

Some people also take longer to find out what method works best for them. I know that I could try a number of different methods, and I'd have different results.

There haven't been many guys that have posted to this thread. I'd like to relate a funny situation that exists for a lot of guys. Don't know why it's true--it just seems to be the case (not saying every male is like this, but a lot of us have this issue). It's the "full bowl" problem. I found out I had it after reading some article a long time ago (I don't remember the title or author). They pointed out that if you are male, one of the first things you should do is change the size of the bowls and plates you use.

You see, we fill up whatever we are using. If we have a large bowl, we will fill it up. If we have a small bowl we will fill it up. After using the small bowl, give is a big bowl, and guess what we do? Did you say fill it only half way?? Nope, we don't do that--we fill it up. And if by some chance we can actually bring ourselves to fill that big bowl only part way--we are not happy at all about it!!

As crazy as it sounds, it really works for a lot of guys. We are emotionally happier when we can fill our plate or bowl up. Goofy, isn't it?

So, if you have a guy who is trying to loose weight, see if he will change out his plate and bowl for a smaller one. Custard cups are great for cereal lovers. They can fill them to the brim, feel like a guy and get a much more healthy serving.

I don't know if many women would care one way or the other about the size of their plates or bowls--if it matters, try seeing if you mentally do better. What can you loose? (no pun intended) It's cheap (heck, it may be free if you already have different sized plates and bowls) to try and if it doesn't work or makes things worse, you haven't invested much to find out.

Best of success to everyone, whatever that means. And take heart in knowing that success is not determined by how you did compared to anyone else--it's determined by only what you do.

Jewels

Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 03:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Enbwife, how many extra points do you get since you are nursing? Just curious because I have to lose baby weight too and although I am not a member of WW my mom did it a few years ago and gave me all her info. That is how I lost the baby weight last time and how I intend to (hopefully) do it this time. But I am worried about trying to lose to much since I am nursing and want to make sure I keep up a sufficient milk supply!

Nancy

Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 06:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am sure Lisa will answer you when she gets the time--but i believe you add 10 pts to your point range-- if your feeding full-time

Nancy

Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 06:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL Lance--i agree about the full bowl syndrome for men--my brother is the same way--

And definitely don't compare(although sometimes its hard) how your doing to anyone else--i know for me i lost the first 35-40 averaging 2 lbs a week and now the last 10 have been super slow but i know i'm not in a race to get to goal--so if i make it in 3 month or 6 its ok--as long as i'm going in the right direction for the most part :)

Tashakinz

Monday, January 20, 2003 - 01:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hermione: How are you doing? Everything okay? Have you hit the cranky stage yet?

Enbwife: My hubby told the WW people not to make a fuss over him and they did it anyway. Wouldn't that peeve you off?

Nancy

Monday, January 20, 2003 - 06:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tasha yes it would peeve me--and i can see where that would prob turn you off from the program--but like any program i'm sure there are good and bad leaders/centers-- i've been lucky enough to find a good group and a great leader

:)

Hermione69

Tuesday, January 21, 2003 - 03:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tasha, I'm okay. Behind on my email (because I lurk here too much, darn it!) but will email you soon.

P.S. Every day is a cranky day for me, LOL!

Lizadee

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 07:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Does anyone know of any on line weight loss programs that you can join
I usta go to Jenny Craig centers but would just like to join one on line and not have to go to the centers all the time
I am still caring my baby fat around and can no longer use that as an excuse as he is 18 mos.now
and I have reached that stage where enough is enough

Nancy

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 07:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Weight Watchers has an online Only version..

check out www.weightwatchers.com

OR;

theres also E-diets:

www.ediets.com as well

Grooch

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 07:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Liz, I think Max was doing E diet.com (or something like) that and was having success with it. Maybe you can put a post in her folder and ask about it. :)

Nancy

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 07:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
and one more is

www.dietwatch.com..

I saw that one on a tv show about people loosing weight..(i think on discovery channel or something like that)..

Denecee

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 08:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I seen an ad in the newspaper today about hypnosis to lose weight. The cost is $50.00, money back guarantee. I had a friend who was hypnotized to stop smoking and it worked for her for about 6 months. In six months I could surely lose the two sizes that I have extra on my body. I probably won't do this but would like to know if anybody has tried it or knows anybody that tried it.

Nancy

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 08:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I haven't heard of anyone but i'd be leary that your not really learning proper eating habits that way and if the 'hypnosis' wears off you'd end up right back in the same boat again.. :)

Denecee

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 10:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Nancy, I think I have good eating habits, it's just that I obviously eat too much. All my life I have struggled staying within 10 lbs of my idea weight and have always done well. Just in the last five years have I put on an additional 10 to 15 lbs. I eat approx. 1600 to 2000 calories a day of healthy foods(I probably cheat once a week and eat more like 2500). I walk or bike almost everyday for the past 15 years and just started the bowflex up again a three weeks ago. I think my body chemistry is changing or I'm going thru early menopause(I'm 37).

Nancy

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 11:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
That's good--i didn't necessarily me you in particular with that --just you in general--but as long as you do eat well than it probably wouldn't hurt anyway :)

Lizadee

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 01:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I checked Max's folder and didn't see anything am I checking the wrong thing ?
I left a msg.in her member file maybe she will respond Thanks

Max

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 04:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi, kids. Got your message, Lizadee. No worries about bothering me! :)

Yes, I was doing e-Diets, as were several of my friends. We all had success at various levels.

I lost 40 pounds at a rate of about 2 pounds a week. I'm trying to get started again because I got busy and fell right back into my old habits of eating the wrong things in the wrong balance and not exercising regularly and have found some of those pounds again. That's not e-Diets' fault, though, it's mine for not being diligent.

No matter what you follow, you have to change your lifestyle to lose weight and keep it off. It's definitely not a short-term thing, it's for the rest of your life. e-Diets has great menus and recipes that are easy to adjust to your personal tastes and schedule requirements. They also have a lot of online tools and support groups and professional advice to help along the way. One of my friends lost 100 pounds on their program and has kept it off by sticking with a sensible eating plan and getting very involved in Jazzercise classes. My problem has simply been getting lazy. :)

Good luck to all! :)

Nancy

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 05:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Max i know what you mean about getting lazy--that is my normal modus operandi--but i've slowly changed that so i 'force' myself to the gym each week..my doctor was floored i was actually exercising since every year when she asked me up to this past december the answer was always NONE :)

Hey spongebob where's your weigh-in? :)

Mygetaway

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 10:04 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just checking in... Still going on week 3. It is really hard to break those old habits. No matter what I've done, I know I've cut my consumption to more than ½ of what I was eating and snacking on before, so I know that's a good thing. If any of you watch the TV show Ed then you know that the character of Mark(MICHAEL GENADRY) had a gastric bypass on the show, and in real life. In one of his Dr. visits he found out he had been eating 6000 calories a day. You don't think about it at the time, but that can be pretty easy to do when you're binge eating, or carb grubbing. Add a sediment life to it like mine and you've got big trouble. Anyway.. I've been checking in here but haven't posted for awhile but I needed to write it down so I can stick to it and keep up my motivation.

Rslover

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 10:13 am EditMoveDeleteIP
ATKINS is the way to go. They are finally admitting that the diet has been given a bad rap. I can personally attest that it works the best. I lost 36 lbs in 12 weeks. Reason being -you are never hungry. Carbs raise your insulin level, which is what makes you want to eat more. My friend on weight watchers was always hungry. I would eat a cheese omelet for breakfast and she would eat cheerios. It would hold me for hours. She would be starving (around 20 carbs there). I would later eat some turkey and she would be eating those snackwell cookies (ick!) and she would be starving. Because you also lose a little quicker on atkins, it keeps you motivated. Also, reducing your carbs, lowers your triglycerides, just or even more important than your cholestrol numbers. Anyway, read his book which you can get at any library, I'm sure.

Nancy

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 10:58 am EditMoveDeleteIP
RS--I am on W.W.--have lost 55 lbs to date and have NEVER been starving--its all in the choices mostly :)

Uhoh

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 09:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
rslover - i'm on WW and i'd be hungry too if my diet consisted of cheerios and snackwell cookies!

i eat protein (chicken, fish, seafood, beans, nuts, cottage cheese), oatmeal, lots of fruit, massive salads, voluminous veggies - and i'm not hungry.

your friend is just making terrible choices and isn't eating the way weight watcher's encourages.

that said, although WW happens to work well for me (i'd be miserable on atkins), it surely isn't the be-all-end-all for everyone.

Nancy

Saturday, January 25, 2003 - 10:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
here's my check in for the week--

i love another lb for a total for 56.6 --I forgot last week to give myself my stars for 5 lb increments silly me..

Nancy

Saturday, January 25, 2003 - 10:02 am EditMoveDeleteIP
uhoh how are you doing on the weight loss--and bob where are u? Lisa how was your first week back on program? Spy i miss hearing of your losses :(