LAWL & Friends - February 2005 [Archive] - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

SyracuseNY

01-31-2005, 11:12 PM

PSUshorti: I wish I had an answer for you. Your doing awesome, so maybe your body is just adjusting after losing 18 lbs in 6 weeks. That is really a lot compared to most diets. Are you measuring everything. It gets really easy to try to eye our portion sizes after a few weeks and before we know it - a 1/2 cup is a cup and a small apple is the biggest we can find. So, if your measuring your portions, maybe try mixing things up. For example, if you save your starches for the evenings, try having them earlier in the day (I think Marcie said this last). I exercise after work, so instead of eatting my LA Lite in the afternoon as suggested, I wait until I come home from the gym because that is when I'm hungry and will over eat if I didn't have that to look forward to. I'm sure when the others read your post, they will have a few suggestions for you too.

Fiona: Sorry, I couldn't resist at starting the thread as I didn't think there would be too many posts this evening. Sorry I can't help you with exercise tapes as I go to the gym.

Mom2Skyler: How are things going?

I'm headed to bed. Hugs, Sy

vibrantecho

01-31-2005, 11:33 PM

I know Sy! :D

Shorti, that is a great start! Many of us on here use the Knudsen's brand "Simply Nutritious - Morning Blend" juice ($4 in the organic/natural food department of most grocery stores) as a substitute for the $25 LAWL juice, with good results.

Fiona

Karen

02-01-2005, 06:20 AM

Good Morning Chicks,
I got on the scales this morning and was up a pound. That's ok though because today is the 1st and I'm ready for my challenge of staying OP for the month of February except for taking Valentine's Day off. I'll just look at it as 13 days on, 1 day off, 14 days on. Do you all think that will help... :lol:
My total loss for the month of January is 6 pounds. Hopefully I can do better in February.. :( I didn't get a chance last night to get on the bike but I'll be doing it this morning as soon as I get done posting.
Sy....Was it you that started doing the blue plan? How is it going for you?
Welcome to all the newbies and hi to everyone else... :D
I have to work with the manager again today so I don't know if I'll get a chance to post later or not. I'm off tomorrow so I'll be back then if not today.
Good luck to everyone.

SyracuseNY

02-01-2005, 07:13 AM

Hi Karen: Yes, I just got switched to the Blue plan (Thursday will be a week).

It's going okay, but I'm only giving it 2 weeks to see if I get results. So far it's okay. You know, now that I have 3 starches, I'm finding it's really hard to get it in. I mean, how many pieces of diet bread and LF Triscuts can a girl eat? I cooked barley for the first time in my life last night an had a 1/3 c for my 3rd starch (can't tell you it was great, but it has fiber in it and no fat so thought it would be a good choice). Anyone have any suggestions on what to do with barley? I ate it plain with some CBINT. Saturday I cooked some bagged Great Northern beans with some onion and garlic. Used 1 c for my protein for dinner last night (that was a nice change). I'm trying to use more of the food list. Beware, barley and bagged beans take a really long time to cook. I figure I may freeze small containers so I can plan ahead and not have to do the cooking on work nights.

Hugs to all, Sy

Karen

02-01-2005, 07:19 AM

Sy...I loved the 3 starches too. I used one of them for a lean cuisine. Do you ever eat those? Let me know how the blue plan works for you. :?:
I just did 20 minutes on the bike...WOOHOO... :cb: Now don't anyone :faint: I can't promise I'll do that much everyday but I do want to do it everyday. Talk to you all later.

SyracuseNY

02-01-2005, 07:58 AM

Karen: Take baby steps when it comes to exercising. Before you know, you will be making it a priority (and liking the way it makes you feel). I didn't believe that it was possible, but after a couple weeks of forcing yourself to exercise - it will come naturally (and if you don't try to fight it, you will find that you really enjoy it and miss it when you don't do it).

Jibbelle

02-01-2005, 08:25 AM

Sy-
I usually take a serving of dry cereal to work and munch on it when I get cravings. It is a starch, but I get to snack while I work and that makes me happy. :lol:

Fiona-
I also have the original 1 and 2 mile DVD. They are both on the same disk. I got it off ebay for only a few bucks.

Star

02-01-2005, 09:47 AM

:coffee: New Thread - I'm here and accounted for...... ;)

auditgirl

02-01-2005, 10:10 AM

hello all,

I've been lurking and reading, but haven't been posting. I'm still kind of negative, but am sticking to plan (both eating and exercising) and hoping for good things! Scale was down .4 yesterday and .6 today, so maybe the new plan is working....too early to get my hopes up.

Hope everyone is well and has a POP day,
Jen

vibrantecho

02-01-2005, 10:52 AM

Morning gals.

I'm really cranky today because all the going off-plan over the weekend is coming back to haunt me in the form of an extra pound I can't seem to shake...I'm just so ticked that I've wasted four days of my "challenge." :mad: Anyway, I'm back on the wagon and with you guys for the February challenge, except that my "one day off" will be the 18th (my birthday) instead of V-day.

I need to go find some fruit and nuke my bar. Breakfast of champions, baby. :strong:

Fiona

vibrantecho

02-01-2005, 12:02 PM

He's going to get the job!!! He's going to get the job!!!

Okay, it's NOT official yet, but DH got a message from the church's pastor that essentially said, "Thanks for your patience, the committee is trying to pin down one more candidate for an interview but I hope they give up soon so we can move forward with a decision, and I know it will all work out in the end."

DH said the "unspoken message" was definitely that they want him, they just need to go through the formalities. DH is going to call this afternoon "just to chat" and kind of reinforce in the pastor's mind, anyway, that he is their best choice.

We should have a DEFINITE answer by the end of the week.

:hat: :dancer: :hyper: :yes: :crossed: :cheer:

auditgirl

02-01-2005, 02:05 PM

That's great Fiona!!!

Cici2005

02-01-2005, 02:50 PM

hi all... sorry i've been MIA for a while. i traveled out of town this weekend to my niece's 4th birthday party.

weighed in yesterday and was down half a pound since last monday. my counselor gave me a challenge to get back to my 2 pound per week average. i don't have any major events coming this week, so i'm going to try my hardest. my program actually ends at the end of this month. has anyone ever gotten to the end of the program and not lost all of the weight? i know they say they'll continue to help you thru, but i was wondering if that's true. i still have 10 pounds to lose.

fiona - congrats!! how exciting!

Meegs

02-01-2005, 03:11 PM

Cici~ I have had to purchase additional weight loss weeks. That is always an option if you are determined to hit goal, but your body needs more time. I average about 1/2 pound a week. Stinks, but that is how my body is and I have accepted it, as have the counselors at my center. Now I have a silly amount of weight loss weeks (I bought them at the $3/week special they were doing over the holidays), but there should be enought to get me through the Marathon and then some left afterwards so I can focus on those last remaining few pounds. (or what I hope is just those last remaining few pounds but that time!) How was the date last week?

Fiona~ That is wonderful news! :)

I weighed in last night and was up a pound. I knew all that loosing was too good to be true. Although I did go out to dinner on Sat night and had some wine and beers.. but I also ran 7 miles on Sat, you that they woudl have cancelled each other out!

Mitchypoo

02-01-2005, 03:45 PM

Wow, we need a link to the new thread or something, i couldn't figure out why you were all so quiet this a.m. Anyone know how to do that, or mind if I do? Think it'd be great for the newer ones to find us.

I've run out of bars and don't want to buy any cuz i'm getting my 2 boxes any day so i'm doing the Red Plus plan in the meantime. I'm feeling great.

Fiona~Woohoo for DH. That's just wonderful. Any news for you, you talked about finding another job. I got my W2 today and it bummed me out a bit, i'm considering finding somethin that pays better too.

I'm glad someoneo mentioned the substitute Take Off juice from Knudsens, cuz i couldn't remember. Do you all just do that once in awhile, or tell your counselors?

vibrantecho

02-01-2005, 04:05 PM

I haven't pursued the job hunt for myself too seriously. My mom knows a real estate guy at another company who, as she puts it, "would surely bend over backwards to help you out," so she was going to e-mail him on my behalf and set up a little introduction, and I'm hoping that maybe he's in the market for a licensed assistant or a buyer specialist or something that will give me a steady paycheck plus the opportunity to learn a ton. So I'm not really looking too hard right now. I did submit an online application for a receptionist job for another RE company (REALLY good pay), he called me back the same day but the commute would just be too much so I passed. :shrug: I'm sure the right opportunity will come along when it is good and ready - just like it seems to have done for DH. I'm willing to wait!

Fiona

aphil

02-01-2005, 04:37 PM

~Fiona~

About the Walk Away The Pounds videos...(I have done almost every exercise video known to man-including almost all of Leslie's at one point or another...and own about 100 workouts.)

Here are a few of her good ones with explanations:

~"Walk Away The Pounds 10 Minute Tone Up"
Since most of the Walk Away The Pounds videos are aerobics with very light upper body toning-this is a supplemental 10 minute strength training video. It is short and sweet-but gets the abs, buns, legs, chest, back, and arms a bit more than her walking videos. You can use weighted balls or regular hand weights.

~"Walk Away The Pounds Get Up And Get Started 1 Mile"
This is a beginner level 1 mile walk video. It uses either 2 pound weighted balls or hand weights during the second half of it..but they are optional. It is about 20 minutes long.

~"Walk Away The Pounds High Calorie Burn 2 Mile"
This is an intermediate 2 mile walk video that is just abou the same as the one I just mentioned-but the walking gets a little bit brisker, you use the weighted balls/2 lb. weights for a little longer, and it goes for 30 minutes.

~"Walk Away The Pounds Evening Mile Plus Legs"
This is a 1 mile walk that is just SLIGHTLY slower paced and does NOT use hand weights. It is meant for evening exercisers-so you aren't getting so geared up that you have trouble sleeping. The walk is about 25 minutes, and it has a 10 minute leg toning section at the end.

~"Walk Away The Pounds Morning Mile Plus Abs"
This is a brisk "wake you up" mile walk that has a separate 10 minute abwork section at the end with a variety of crunches and ab exercises. The entire workout is almost 30 minutes long.

~"Walk Away The Pounds Super Fat Burning 3 Mile"
This one is a little more advanced-almost like the High Calorie Burn 2 mile-but it goes for 45 minutes for a 3 mile walk. It also uses the weighted balls/2 lb. weights for the last half.

~"Walk Away The Pounds Walk Strong"
This is a 2 Mile that you use a Pilates type stretchie band with. It has intervals-where you walk for a few minutes, then use the band to do all over body toning exercises for a few minutes-back and forth for the entire tape.

If there is any particular video of hers that you are looking into that I have not described...give me a title name. I only described a few here-she has a lot. ;)

Jibbelle

02-02-2005, 08:22 AM

Thanks for the info Aphil!

I am having a pretty good on plan week. Yesterday I was feeling a little bit yucky and missed a dairy and fruit, but I am feeling ok today. Not really sure what that was about. I am ready to finish up the week on plan and have a great WI on Saturday! WOOHOO

Anyone making any exciting valentine's plans??

Karen

02-02-2005, 08:56 AM

Good Morning Chicks,
I'm off today, so I'll be around for the most part today. They are finally coming to finish the house. :cp: The head guy won't be here so I get to :coach: make sure it all gets done. If not, I won't sign off on anything. I am so ready to get this stuff done. It's been going on for months... :stress:
I have some running around to do before they get here. We are going to the cemetary on Sunday (it would be my Mom's 64th birthday) It's going to be another tough day.
Beverley...How are things going with you?
Star...I'll get up with you this morning before I head out the door... ;)
Well, I'm back down the pound that I was up yesterday. (I get so sick of this) :blah: I got on the bike again this morning and rode for 15 minutes. That's two days in a row. It's almost a record for me...
You all have been talking about these walking tapes. Did you know that LA has one too. I got one (but of course it's never been opened) but I'm going to the storage today and dig it out to see what it's all about. It comes with some kind of band too. I'll give you details on that later on.
Ok chicks, I'll be back later..

Star

02-02-2005, 09:36 AM

:coffee: Nine degrees, dirty snow and foggy...Otherwise it's a beautiful day...
Karen - :cp: :cp: - for working out.

Mitchypoo

02-02-2005, 11:00 AM

I got my Luna Bars yesterday and that Chocolate Peppermint Stick is YUMMY! They were kind of frozen from waiting on my doorstep, but i put it in the microwave for about 15 seconds and it was really good.

So, can anyone tell me how they use the Knudsen juice instead of TO. Do you just do the Take Off program on your own or do you tell your counselor?

vibrantecho

02-02-2005, 12:00 PM

Michele - when I did TO last month, I did write "TO" in my diary. The counselor didn't say a thing about it, but I planned to tell her that I had a bottle of the juice that I had purchased before, if she asked. (They didn't have my old file at that point.) It just seemed like too much work to make up multiple days' worth of diary entries. :lol:

One thing to remember is that the Knudsens juice isn't as, er, goopy as the LAWL juice so you don't need to mix with as much water. I like a 2/3 juice, 1/3 water blend, personally.

I went to my yoga class for the first time in four months last night - yow! I couldn't believe how stiff and tight all my muscles and joints were! My hamstrings and shoulders especially. But within minutes of doing a few warm up stretches, I could feel my muscles "remembering" and loosening up. It was a great feeling! Interestingly, no one else showed up for class that night so I got to work one-on-one with the instructor. Quite a treat for my first class back! :yes: I signed up to attend the rest of the session (through March) and I'm going to make an effort to find the time and motivation to practice between classes, too. :idea:

Hope everyone is having a good day!

Fiona

auditgirl

02-02-2005, 12:01 PM

Hello all,

Well, the scale has been down each day for the last three days at home, so maybe the new higher calorie plan is working. I'm cautiously optimistic! We'll see how it goes at WI this evening.

Michele-i just wrote doing take off in my journal, they never asked where I got the juice, but someone (maybe Aphil) mentioned to say you bought it from eBay or got it from a friend, I never told them I didn't use the real juice and they never asked. Some people buy it when it's on sale, so you could have stocked up a long time ago.

karen-Great job on working out!! I've been exercising pretty consistently about 5-6 per week and feel and sleep so much better. Keep up the good work.

Talk to you later...it's time for lunch and I'm starving,
Jen

I'm going to have to try the peppermint luna bars...so they are like thin mints, huh? That's what the chocolate LA Lite reminds me of (which i have every evening after dinner as my treat)

Mitchypoo

02-02-2005, 12:16 PM

Ok, thanks ladies, but one more question. When do you do TO? When you need that umph in weightloss, or when you had an OP day, or? I felt great doing it, so i'm wondering if you could do it regularly, like once a month or something.

vibrantecho

02-02-2005, 12:24 PM

Michele - I thought I was the only person who more or less enjoyed doing TO! :lol: I think I've read that you can do it as often as every three weeks, although it's usually only "prescribed" after a longish period of no loss. Whatever you are comfortable with, I guess! I certainly wouldn't be doing it monthly if I had to buy the LAWL juice, but with the much cheaper Knudsens substitute, it's much more "doable," financially anyway! Let us know what you decide. :)

Fiona

lainie53

02-02-2005, 03:15 PM

Here are the nutritional facts on Skippy LowCab

Serving size 2 tbsp
Calories 190
Total Fat 17g
Sat. fat. 3.5
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 150
Total Car 5
Dietary Fiber 2
Sugars less than 1
Protein 7g

not much different than the regular skippy -- not sure about reduced fat?

Of course they took me off the blue and now i don't get the 1/2 protein and extra starch!!!!!

Mitchypoo

02-02-2005, 03:20 PM

I did enjoy the TO juice and the program. I felt like it was a lot of food and i loved the drink.

Re: the PB. I got one that is 50/50 something.. It's for diabetics i think and low sugar.It's kind of grainy and really like just ground up peanuts. I'm not eating it very often because i'm afraid it's a trigger food, but i've had it on a slice of 40 cal. bread w/ some SF jam and it was eatable. Not like Jif or Skippy, but OK.

BAS

02-02-2005, 08:57 PM

Hi everyone - I"m struggling and getting down in the dumps. THe scale is going up and not down. I'm exercising my brains out but the scale is stuck. I had my six month check up today and my doctor (female) said - wow you look great - loosing more weight I see - then she checked back from six months ago and guess what - I weighed exactly the same. She said well your shaping up because you look smaller to me. She said muscle weighs more than fat so it may take a while for the weight to adjust so I sorta feel better about that.

Then I get home and not only one box but two separate boxes of Luna bars arrived from Amazon.com. :dizzy: I guess I accidentally ordered them twice - lost out on the shipping though but still i got them for less than a dollar a bar.

For the most part I"m eating OP but I have a hard time not nibbling because I feel so free on this plan- Karen can relate I think. Oh well I 'm gonna keep chugging away. I blew the "perfectly OP until Valentines" today but not by much so I"ll keep at it.

Karen - exercising - you just amaze me girl - your doing great. Oh by the way I weighed less at the doctor's office completely dressed then in my underwear this morning- that was cool. It helped some. I just got to get out of these 180's. :mad:

But if I don't get control of my mouth I"m going to be seeing the 190's by the end of the month - help help!! :^:

I just finished walking on the treadmill- sitting here sweating so I think I'll find some other housework to do and then take my shower and relax tonight.

May do some reading up on the plan too. What I should do is write down everything I will eat in the next two days and see how that works. Have it made up - ready to go and thats it.

Hello to everyone else- thanks for all the advice girls- you rock and I appreciate it. Has anyone pigged out on the bars - :lol: After all I have 60 bars - just kidding - just kidding.

Have a great night.

Hugs

Cici2005

02-02-2005, 10:42 PM

hi all.... i am going to have to try those luna bars... you can only get them on amazon? i like the LA lites, but they are expensive... and as we've discussed before, the counselors push their products... when i weighed in on monday i needed bars and she tried to push me to buy 10 single boxes... it irritates me because i'm not made of money, give it up already!

my date was good last week... he actually called me tonight so i am probably going to call him back later this evening... the whole "game" thing is stupid, i wish people were just honest and didn't play the "game"... what do you do though... :)

i weigh in tomorrow, so we'll see how that goes... i have been eating good and working out so hopefully the scale is nice to me. does anyone think it's odd that we weigh in multiple times during the week? i have always heard that it's not good to weigh in multiple times during the week and to just weigh in once a week.... i have gotten into a horrible habit of weighing myself every morning... oh well...

anyone doing anything exciting this weekend?

vibrantecho

02-02-2005, 11:36 PM

And the scale debate rages on...:lol:

Cici, I believe that how much weighing is "good" is really a matter of personal preference...I know there are some on here that much prefer to weigh in only once or twice a week, and I know other people who do the 3x weigh in but only look one day, and then there's me...I have a love/hate relationship with my scale but I find it much easier to stay on track (or get back on track) if I know exactly where I'm at day to day. :yes: Doing what motivates you is what's most important! (By the way, I hope the scale is good to you, too!)

Oh, and the Luna bars can be gotten at Target, Walmart, and some grocery stores as well as on Amazon.com.

I hope things go well with you and the guy! The only way I can think of to avoid the "dating game" is to do what I did, and marry your high school sweetheart...but then that tells you how much dating experience I have! (Not that I didn't date plenty in high school, but my single friends all tell me it's a different game once you are in the "real world!") :lol:

Have a good night everyone!

Fiona

BAS

02-02-2005, 11:36 PM

Cici - you can get them at Walmart usually for less than a dollar each. Most only carry two flavors from what I've seen. There just alot cheaper on Amazon- 30 bars for 21.99 but you need to get 60 bars for 43 something so shipping is free - otherwise shipping is about 8 bucks. Mine was delivered in a box three times bigger than it needed to be.

Going to bed - fasting for blood test in the morning (ug).

Hugs

Jibbelle

02-03-2005, 08:18 AM

Jen-
The peppermint lunas are more like a rice krispy treat that tastes like a thin mint. :) They dont look very yummy, but I really like them. They are kind of "cool" tasting.

I never do takeoff...ever. And when they tell me to, I say ok, tell them I do it, but dont. :LOL: I hate the juice and the no carb thing gives me a headache. It is easier to lie than deal with them. If they try to sell me juice I just tell them I got some off ebay. I didnt even do it when I started the program this time and I lost 11 lbs in the first two weeks!! The first week is almost all water weight no matter what plan you do.

Cici-
The only place I can find Lunas locally is at Target. When I lived in St. Louis it seemed like they were everywhere. I think amazon is the cheapest...especially if you spend $25 and get the free shipping. They have a sample box of 3 different flavors...30 bars I think....for $21.99.

Still Cici-
In some older posts I think Aphil and others gave their opinion on multipe weigh ins a week. Some people like it for accountability, but I HATE it and I dont do it. I go once a week. My weight fluctuates too much during the week and it can be very discouraging for me.

Beverly-
My two boxes were shipping in a HUGE box too! I was like...what the heck is this!!

OK...so I had a great on plan week so far...and that included one meal out. Two great on plan days to go and then the moment of truth at weigh in. :lol:

I have been having a slice of toast, with PB and 1/2 a banana for breakfast about 3 times a week. It is sooo satisfying and keeps me from getting hungry for a long time. When I do my Wasa cracker, cottage cheese, and kiwi I am always hungry by the time my mid morning luna bar snack comes.

aphil

02-03-2005, 09:32 AM

You cna get Luna bars at a lot of grocery stores. My Wal-Mart carries 3-4 flavors...my Kroger carries about 7 flavors. Some GNC stores carry them as well...
Like I said before-if you have a grocery store or Wal-Mart that does NOT carry them-speak to a manager. Kroger and Wal-MArt both have websites where you can go to the "contact us" section and ask them to carry something for you. They will carry something if they know you are going to buy it. :)

auditgirl

02-03-2005, 10:09 AM

Good morning ladies,

I was down 2.4 lbs at WI last night....red plan is working!!!

Beverly-What plan are you using, perhaps you're having the same problem I was, not enough food for the amount of exercising you are doing.

Marcie-I'm with you about the juice...cannot stand it. I've done TO with Knudsen's but by the end of the 2nd evening I'm dying for furits and starches. I'm much better off with lots of variety...

Take care everyone,
Jen

CiCi- I'm game to talk about the scale debate :-) I think it boils down to personal preference and whether the scale motivates or depresses you. I weigh every morning (and sometimes in the afternoon and sometimes before I go to bed), and I weigh in 3x per week at the center. For me, if I'm up a little bit, it encourages me to stick closer to plan, make sure to weigh and measure my food. If I'm down, it makes me feel like all the attention to detail and all those miles on the treadmill are worth it and makes me want to keep going. Of course, when my scale wasn't moving at all, it was kind of depressing for me, but I didn't stop plan or stop exercising.

Mitchypoo

02-03-2005, 10:21 AM

Hi all! :wave:

Went to WI last night and i was down 2.8 lbs! :dance: and she did my monthly measurements and i've lost 8"!! :cb: And.....i've lost a total of 13 lbs and that put me on the purple plan... So i lose a 1/2 protein and a starch i think. But it's OK, I can still do this. She asked me about doing the bars and i said yes i was doing them. She's looking thru my paperwork and says, hmmmm, that's odd, i don't see that you bought the bars.....i told her i got them on ebay. I hate to lie, but i'm not wanting to deal with them either and they've really been cool about everything. I WANTED to say and should have...if you would make the bars affordable i'd be happy to purchase them.

Anyways i'm really motivated and feeling good. Need to go change my ticker.

Beverley, don't give up dear. Your body will start responding soon i'm sure. Sounds like you hit a plateau? And i wonder if the exercise is building muscle or making you retain fluid? Just a thought.

Star

02-03-2005, 10:28 AM

:cp: - for Jen......

Bev - Give yourself some time to get use to the new plan, your body has to adjust. You are doing the best you can and your doctor noticed :tread: I'm coming over for some Luna bars......

Cici - Weighing at home for me is a check-point thing. Weighing at the Center is torture...... ;) Like Fiona and Jen said, if your scale is up you know what you have to do, if it is down you know your doing the right stuff. (And when you do it at home, it's between you and the scale).

BTW - I tried the Simply Jif and I love it - yummy. I also found it is only a trigger food for me if I avoid it. On the Blue plan I can have it on my toast every morning so now I'm use to it and don't over do it. :dizzy:

Karen - Where are you :?:

Hugs to everyone else.......

MetalChic

02-03-2005, 10:42 AM

Good morning everyone.

I am STUCK at 152lbs! I just have 12lbs to go. I have lost a total of 78lbs so far. I refuse to do the Take Off. I went to weigh in on Monday; and I only lost .2lbs from 2 weeks ago. I did start my monthly yesterday so maybe after it's over I will be down a few pounds!

Everyone seems to be doing really well on this plan. I need the accountability that this plan offers. Not to mention, my fiance' hassles me if I eat a bite of something not on plan! Why are men so wishy washy? One day he says, "Eat a bite, it won't hurt you." Then the next he says, "What are you off your diet?"

I have done really good; although, I have eat a few small servings of things that aren't on plan. I have been on the program since April 2004. I crave some things when my monthly comes and that is the hardest time for me to stay on plan. I do not like chocolate or the LA Lites. My main weekness is just food in general, not any certain kind.

I have went from a bugleing size 18 to a size 8. With 12lbs to go, I wonder if I will stay an 8 or go down to a 6......

Have a great day everyone! Keep on keeping on.. plan that is!

Karen

Jibbelle

02-03-2005, 11:52 AM

Congrats to the big losers!!! Way to go Jen and Michele!!

Karen-
You have come so far! Way to go! I know you will get that last bit off!! Or...if your body is happy where it is, and you are happy where it is, maybe it is a good place to maintain?

auditgirl

02-03-2005, 12:00 PM

Metalchic-Have you tried switching up what you eat and when you eat it? When I was stuck my center advised me to get some more variety and use more of the former limiteds...so for the last week or so I make sure to have one former limited starch and protien each day, like chicken and rice at lunch and then beef for dinner, or salmon at lunch and then chicken or turkey with a 1/2 potato for dinner. Also, my friend who lost 85 lbs on plan really struggled with the last 10 and she swapped her dinner and breakfast. had her protein for breakfast and lunch with a much lighter dinner...it got her through those last 10lbs. just some thoughts....

thanks to everyone for you kind words and encouragement :-)

Jen

MetalChic

02-03-2005, 12:32 PM

Thanks Jen and Marcie...

This week I have tried moving my fruit to breakfast. A typical day for me is as follows:

Breakfast
1 Egg
1 Diet Bread

Snack
Fruit

Lunch
Chicken or a Carb Craver Meal
2 cups of Lettuce
1 oz reduced-fat cheese

Snack
1 oz reduced-fat cheese
Sometimes I add 3 Baby Carrots or 2 Melba Toast

Dinner
Chicken, Fish, Shrimp, or Beef
1 cup Steamed Broccoli
1 oz reduced-fat cheese
Sometimes I add bread, rice, or potato; depending on what I have left for the day.

I am on the purple plan; but it is modified. I eat 1/2PP, SS, VVVVV, F, and 3oz reduced-fat cheese (I don't like milk).

I eat the limiteds as they are except sometimes I don't eat them at all that week. Some weeks I don't even get a beef or limited seafood. I do take advantage of my limited starches. I do like the salmon, scallops, and dry beans on the once a week minimum list.

The protien limiteds that I eat are filet mignon, ground sirloin burgers, salmon, scallops, and dry beans. I eat plenty of chicken breast, whitefish, cod, flounder, shrimp, and canned tuna. My body wonders if it should cluck or swim... :lol:

The starch limiteds that I eat are potatoes, brown rice, and wheat pasta.

The only veggies I eat are broccoli, lettuce, cucumbers, mushrooms, green peppers, cabbage, and baby carrots.

The only fruits I eat are strawberries, apples, and they actually let me have bananas (but limited).

I always buy the lite buns or lite bread (40 cal) at the store. I was actually surprised that the Melba Toast was good!

I also buy the Kraft 2% Cheeses or the Reduced-Fat Sargento.

I do not do the LA Lites or the Take Off. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
Karen

Jibbelle

02-03-2005, 01:25 PM

Looks good to me! And it looks like you are getting quite a bit of variety. I cant come up with a single suggestion! Are you exercising at all?

Star

02-03-2005, 01:35 PM

MetalChik- JMO, BUT to me yours sounds like a real success story. You have lost 78 pounds since last April. That is almost 8 pounds a month, you should be the one giving the advice :?:

Do you mind if I ask your age? What was your motivation to lose the weight?
Also, dear boyfriend should consider himself very lucky to be with such a winner!

SyracuseNY

02-03-2005, 01:46 PM

Okay ladies. How sick does this sound. I'm sitting at work and wanted to get my starches in (as I'm starving after not being hungry this morning) and I left my cooked barley at home. So, at work I have diet bread and All Bran Extra Fiber. Decided on the All Bran. Already used my dairy for today so instead of milk, I used hot tea and some Equal - I'm sitting here eatting warm mush while I'm typing. I figured that it would fill me up better than 2 slices of diet toast.

Metal: I have been playing with the last 7-9 lbs for months. They did switch me from Gold to Blue a week ago, and I have been changing things around as others suggested. I cooked some Great Northern beans this week, and have used that for my protein. It's a nice change. One night I added some Splenda to the warmed beans and it's like eatting Pork-n-Beans (minus the pork, LOL). I'm trying to switch when I eat certain foods, and was down 1.6 from last week. After reading what you eat in a day, I can't see anything to suggest to you. Are you getting in all your water? How about exercising? How much do you do, and what type? Are you measuing everything? I'm sure you've heard all of this. If you find something that works, please share it with us. We should be asking you questions since you have done AWESOME on this plan. I'm proud of you and it gives me hope that I will get to my goal sometime soon.

Hey, my center is having Open House on Friday and Saturday of this week. I was told that they will have lots of specials and food cooking so we can try a few things. I'm going back to the center on Friday and I'll let you know how it was.

I'll write more later - I have to read all the posts I missed. Hugs to all, Sy

MetalChic

02-03-2005, 02:43 PM

Thanks chickies for the support!

I am 30 years old; and I have two kids. My son is 15 and my daughter is 13. I weighed 135 when I got pregnant with my son and 126 after I had him (BAD PREGNANCY). I think I weighed about 140 when I got pregnant with my daughter; I blew up like a cow to around 190 while I was pregnant. After I had her I slowly got up to 215. I split from my husband and lost down to 155, but I have no idea how...I did go to the YMCA for a while and worked out, but being a single mother the cost was getting to be too much.

Then after many many bad food choices and many many pepsis later, I got to 230! I had the doctor do tests on me and everything to make sure nothing was wrong with me. Then I decided, I had to get it off.

I have not been exercising; again, being a single mother, I cannot afford to do the weight loss program and the YMCA membership. I plan to get the membership after this is over and tone... But we will see....

As far as the water goes, I probably drink too much. I drink anywhere from 10 to 14, sometimes more, 8oz servings per day. I don't like diet drinks, milk, Crystal Light, tea, or coffee so water is my only fluid; therefore, I drink alot.

I know one thing I do wrong; but no matter how hard I try it still happens. I eat dinner late. Even if I try to start cooking when I get home from work, it is still 7 or 8 before we eat. I go to college at night on Tuesday so I don't even get home until 9. My finance' cooks for me most of the time but 9 is still too late. I try not to go straight to bed but 5:30 a.m. comes early!

Anyways, thanks and good luck everyone!

Karen
PS: Sorry, I started rambling....

Jibbelle

02-03-2005, 02:44 PM

Our center is having a Valentines day open house...with samples of products and on plan snacks. But it is on Monday and I only go on Saturday. : (

Bride2Be_Diane

02-03-2005, 03:46 PM

Hi Chickies!

I know I haven't been around, but things have been swamped this week. I have a ton of posts to read through!

I went to WI yesterday and I'm the same for about a week so I need to mix things up a bit. I know it's because I had family visiting from out of town and we went out to eat alot! :hungry: * :crossed: I should hopefully go down on Saturdays WI. :crossed:

How's everyone's week going? I went to the Center yesterday and found out that my favorite counselor, who was also the center manager, had resigned. :cry: I was really upset. :cry: She's the one that convinced me to try LAWL and I would almost always see her on my weekly WIs. :stress: :halfempty :headache: I'm really going to miss her. It's funny because I really looked forward to her encouragement and solutions to my downfalls. They brought one new counselor in and she's really nice, but really young! :bb: I don't know if I told you all, but the "Counselor from Hell" also left and I was excited about that one, but very sad about the manager leaving. :cry:

Thank Goodness for all you Chickies out there! :grouphug:

Well I have a lot to read...I'll be back

Diane :flow1:

Star

02-03-2005, 04:39 PM

Sy -You said "I'm sitting here eatting warm mush" :( Now that sounds like something that would actually make me stop eating,maybe I should try it :lol:

Diane- Sorry to hear about losing the good counslor/manager (see the good one's never stay), they have to make more room for the :devil: ones. hey I wanted to mention to you that there is a thread about "Brides to Be" don't remember but it might be under Chatter :?:

MetalChik - Sounds like you are one busy chick. I'm surely no expert on this but if you could just start walking (at the mall?) I bet it would boost your metabolizm & burn more calories. Regardless you have done awesome - congrats! And you weren't rambling - we ask. Your like the biggest loser we've had on here, we need details ;)

Congrats Michele- Way to go! :cheers:

I bet Julie has a tan by now........

Karen

02-03-2005, 06:38 PM

Hello Chicks,
I haven't really had a chance to post today but wanted to come on here real quick and do it now. We are having computer problems at home but hopefully we can figure out what's wrong and get it fixed.
I finally started my calorie counting today (and writing it down) I just couldn't get moving with it before and some of my meal choices haven't been that great either. But, so far so good today and I did my 3rd day in a row on the bike this morning. I sure didn't want to do it but I forced myself to do 10 minutes. This is really a big accomplishment for me. I do want to continue with this. I just feel better when I do it. I also started taking vitamins and calcium. I sound like a professional dieter huh?... :lol:
But anyway, I just wanted to drop in for a minute. I'll be on the scales in the morning updating the the ticker.
I hope you all have had a great day.

Karen

02-03-2005, 06:40 PM

Looks like I kind of messed up my own challenge... :( I'll just have to see how the rest of the month goes... ;)

SyracuseNY

02-03-2005, 08:55 PM

Bride-to-Be, you made me laugh when I saw the picture with the pacifier. LOL! Sorry to hear that your favorite counselor left, but also glad that the one from hell is finally out of there as well. Staying the same is better than a gain anyday! Stay on-track and you will be at your goal in no time.

Metal, I'm with Star. Just making little steps in the exercising area will make a difference. Maybe you could get some walking in at work. Every little bit really helps. It snows lots here and normally pretty cold, but on the warmer days (okay, we think 30 is warm) we go for walks around our building a couple times as much as we can - just to get outside and get some fresh air. It's so refreshing. Don't know how you could get your dinner is earlier - but if you switched your dinner amounts with your breakfast amounts a couple days a week, maybe that would do it for you? It's worth a try?

Star, I bet Julie has a tan too. Julie - missing your posts.

Karen (Rusty), way to go girl! 3 days in a row in exercising is awesome! I knew your could do it and from your previous posts - I do know what an accomplishment it is for you! :bravo: :cheer: :tread: :sumo: That is how I got into exercising, baby steps. If I could do 5 minutes on the Nordic Trac, that's what I did - then moved up very slowly as I knew if I tried to kill myself, I would just quit. After 2 years, I'm still exercising - and I really enjoy it. I feel better and I sleep better. I never had a problem sleeping, it's just I feel more rested in the morning.

I have to tell you a story. My starting hours at work use to be between 7-7:30am and I drive the same way each morning. All of a sudden, I started seeing this heavy women walking every morning. Then, after a while - she started running. I couldn't believe that she could even run - I know I can't. Needless to say, she slimmed right down and looks really good. My hours at work changed to 6:30am and I didn't get to see her anymore (to check out her progress). So, today I was arriving to work about 7:00am (as I worked from home last night). So, who did I see - the runner and she now has a running friend. I'm so proud of her, and she must have inspired the person that was with her today. I felt like stopping and telling her how proud I was of both of them (figured she would think I was a crazy women and call the cops). So, it can be addicting - but what better thing to get addicted to.

Have a good evening everyone. Sy

vibrantecho

02-03-2005, 09:13 PM

Sy - what a great story! If I were that woman, being noticed and applauded (figuratively speaking) even - or maybe especially - by a total stranger, would make my day! :yes:

Fiona

p.s. everybody - tickerfactory.com has new spring tickers. :D

Cici2005

02-03-2005, 09:14 PM

yikes... just weighed in... up 2.6 pounds since MONDAY.... and i've done really good this week. how discouraging!

BAS

02-03-2005, 09:49 PM

Cici - I can relate to the dang scale thing - Most of this week I was in tears - then I get angry at the scale :mad: then I want to hurt it like it hurt me :stress: But we have to look at it this way - our bodies are stubborn and we just have to be more stubborn that our bodies so we can win the battle.

I'm on the purple plan and today was really the first day that I didn't nibblle that I stuck to it faithfully. I even have some foods to go but I'm not really hungry. I don't believe I exercise enough to have a problem not eating enough. I only exercise 30-45 min each day and at least once a week skip a day like today - :o

Had my blood drawn today to check the ole cholestoral - you know the kind that comes wth pre-menopause - at least thats what I was told. I rarely eat cheese or eggs and hardly any red meat - God forbid anything even considered fried in hot bubbly grease - :o oops I'm drooling. Actually I take that back - I think I would get sick if I ate something fried in grease.

What I did today was save one of my luna bars - the pecan one for my after supper treat and that did the trick - I was able to stop eating for the night but it was hard not to eat it at work - so I kept busy and just ate my apple.

Well I gotta get busy and balance my hubby's checking account - ug. I should charge him for that mess. Every month - same ole same ole. Forgets to write things down.

Okay I'm hoping for an even better day tomorrow so I'll talk to everyone then. Except Star - who can't on weekends - when you going to buy a computer for home girl????

Hugs to all ----- Karen -3 days in a row - you deserve a :bravo:

Cici2005

02-03-2005, 10:46 PM

my counselor was actually a lot nicer about the gain than the last time i gained... she gave me a 3 day plan... drink lots of lemon water, no lunch meats, no frozen meals and no condiments... i only eat frozen meals about once a week... hopefully i am able to control this over the weekend!

aag118

02-04-2005, 12:53 AM

I am going in for a consultation with LAWL tomorrow. I was curious, is it very pricey? I was reading what I could on the internet and I found quite a few sites that stated it is very expensive and not worth what one ends up paying. If anyone could give me an idea of what the cost is and let me know if those sites that are negative about this program are wrong or not, I would greatly appreciate it.

SyracuseNY

02-04-2005, 09:25 AM

Aag118: The thing about this plan is that they want to you pay up front, and it depends on when you join. When I joined last April - I only paid $3.00. My plan was under $300 and I had 40-50 lbs to lose. If I was going to Weight Watchers, that was $12-14.00 at the time so to me it was well worth it. The do have 'products' they like to force some people into buying, the first would be their LA Lites which are expensive because at first they want you to buy them for a year. You can join the plan without them but you have to be the type of person that can say NO to a hard sales pitch. Wish you would have asked a day or 2 ahead of time because then everyone could have given you their opinion. The number of weeks you pay upfront are based on the amount of weight you want to lose. I was well worth the money to be because I tried many plans before coming to LA and this is the only one that I've had success on (since the pre-Points at WW). It's very similar to their old exchange plan.

Good Luck on your decision. Sy

Star

02-04-2005, 09:56 AM

:cb: :coffee: Can I drink coffee and dance at the same time? Watch me now - :dancer:

Karen - You are on a roll with the working out - keep up the good work! :tread: Before you know it you will be up to 30 minutes.....
I'm joining you today on the calorie counting. Ithink I might be eating too many snack type things. :cofdate:

Aag118 - What Sy said is all good info. They figure your weight loss weeks at saying you will lose 2 pounds per week. The program works if you follow it, like anything else. I would say go in and talk to them, see what you thinkk and tell them you need a day or two to think it over.

Sy - Great story about your stalking the jogger :rofl: I have a very similar story. I live out in the country, we have two early morning women joggers (don't run together). The one girl was also pretty heavy, the other lady is older than me and thin, I always slow down and wave at the lady one and she waves back. Well the heavier girl was getting thinner. I thought :idea:
she would love to hear a compliment, so one morning I slowed down rolled down the window and said "Your looking great" :shrug: She took her earphones off and looked at me like I was nuts, so much for my opinion, huh :?: So now, she can melt away to nothing and my window will stayed rolled up tight :lol: I guess I was just thinking, how I always love positive feedback..... Ofcourse they haven't been out since the snow, but they should resurface in a month or so.....and my mouth will be :ziplip:

Carrie - Glad you counslor was nice to you.....they need to realize we hare human and this plan isn't an exact sicence....Atleast according to my poll here. ;)

Bev- Hi girl.....hey we do have a computer at home. Our internet connection was one of the expenses we cut in order to save more money to retire. Besides I know you girls like the break from my :blah: :blah: atleast 2 days a week.......

Fiona - Any news on DH's job?

Where is Tams? You lurking out there - miss ya.....
Julie will be back Monday I think....hopefully with some wild tales of adventure.....

Hugs...

MetalChic

02-04-2005, 10:09 AM

Thanks chickies for the advice. I will have to try some of your suggestions.

aag118: I paid $485 up front for a 90lbs loss goal. I do not let their sales pitches influence me either. I go to GNC or a discount store to buy my supplements. All you need is calcium, multivitamins, and EFA (essential fatty acids=omega 3 & omega 6). You can buy these ALOT cheaper than what they want to sell to you for. I do not use the LA Lites at all; but the ladies on this board that do have some less expensive suggestions to alternatives to the $14 a box LA Lites. I don't use the Take Off either; but again the other ladies on this board have a less expensive suggestion for you. The plan is worth the money; but you have to be dedicated to the plan, or you will be wasting your money. If you want to loose weight for you and your health, GO FOR IT! The plan really works. I have lost 78.2lbs so far and have 11.8lbs left before I reach my goal. I eat really well to be on a diet! Of course, I get cravings for other things; but if you only take one or two bites of that craving, it will go away and not much harm has been caused. I am scared if I do not take these small bites of my cravings that I will binge and ruin it all, kinda keeps me sain.

Some of the combinations that I use to help me with taste are as follows:

Mrs. Dash-wonderful spice without SALT!, I put it on all my meats.
Mushrooms and Green Peppers on my grilled chicken and filet mignon with reduced-fat cheese.
The CarbCraver meals are excellent!
I add reduced-fat cheese to my fish, shrimp, and scallops to enhance the taste since I cannot eat tarter sauce, which I love.
I add reduced-fat cheese to my brown rice, baked potatoes, and wheat pasta.
I use brown rice, wheat pasta, and whole grain breads to keep me full longer.
I do not use salad dressing either; I tried the fat-free salad dressings and really don't like them and now I am used to eating my salads with just lettuce and cheese or lettuce, cucumbers, and cheese (I don't like tomatoes).
The only free foods I use are fat-free cream cheese (occasionally), sugar-free jelly (occasionally), mustard, and ketchup. Some days I do not use any of the free foods.

I hope some of this helps! Good Luck everyone! :cheer: :goodluck:

Does anyone know if we can load our before and after pictures on here? You wouldn't believe the difference in my appearance.

Later, Karen

auditgirl

02-04-2005, 10:33 AM

aag118-The general cost of the program is anywhere from $7-11 per week, which you would have to pay up front for the entire program. I had a coupon for $5, so they could have a deal or sale going on (I would definitely ask). I wanted to lose 74lbs, they divide that by 2 lbs a week, so 37 weeks, plus 6 weeks for stablization and another 52 weeks of maintenance for a total of 95 weeks for $475. then a few days later they bring you back for a Success visit when they talk about the nutrition bars they offer. The are $10 a box or so in bulk, and they want you to pay for those up front too. It would have been $1300 for my whole program. I bought all the weight loss weeks and stablization for about $800 and was told they often have bulk sales through the year to get the rest.

That being said you don't have to do the bars, you can still be successful. Also, many people on the board have used Luna bars as a replacement. If you don't use the bars you're not eligible to get half your weekly fees back at goal.

I too read all fo the negative stuff online and have a friend who lost 85lbs on plan and has kept it off for about 7 months now (earning part of her rebate). I just went as an informed consumer and only pay for what I really want. I don't buy their supplements, take off drink or other food products. I've lost about 48lbs since September and it's taught me to eat in a whole new way.

All of this being said, it's a personal decision....just make sure you're armed with enough info to make it.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out!
Jen

vibrantecho

02-04-2005, 10:37 AM

aag118- In addition to the GREAT advice you've already gotten, remember that before you make a decision you are welcome to come back here and ask any questions...we will be totally honest with you and not (ahem) skew our answers or talk in circles to make the sale. Also if you decide to go for it, these ladies are the most amazing support group you could find!

Fiona

vibrantecho

02-04-2005, 10:49 AM

Oh, and good morning to the rest of you, too! :D :coffee2:

So this morning I weighed myself and was up a pound....??? This is the first time ever that I've been POP and weighed more the next day! I don't know what the deal is (okay, maybe the two chocolate truffles had something to do with it, but not a whole pound!) so I'm just going to really watch what I eat today and hope it was a fluke.

DH's job: he got a call last night from "Pastor Bob" (the hiring guy) just to update him on the situation...they got ahold of the last guy they wanted to interview and he is scheduled for Sunday. (Sounds like the committee reviewed the resumes and decided up front that they wanted to interview these four applicants, and just refused to let that fourth one go - not like he was super-spectacular or anything.) Pastor Bob is going to be out of town on a missions trip until Thursday, so he said that a) one of the committee will let DH know their decision after Sunday, or b) at the latest Pastor Bob will be in touch next Thursday.

It's pretty obvious by now that Pastor Bob REALLY wants DH to get the job, and it sounds like several of the committee agree with him (apparently any time the subject of the search comes up between church members and the committee members, DH's name gets mentioned!), so things are looking REALLY good. And it's good to know that we're in the final lap of waiting!

I'm off to find some breakfast - have a great POP day!

Fiona

Karen

02-04-2005, 11:03 AM

Good Morning Chicks,
I did it again. (4) count them...I was on the bike 15 minutes this morning. I hope I can continue doing this but I won't bore you anymore with my daily routine... :^:
It's official...My computer at home crashed. We just bought this computer in December and it didn't have a recovery disc with it. DH spent about an hour and a half on the phone with the computer people. But nothing he told him to try worked so they are sending us a recovery disc. Sure hope that will fix it. I hate being without my computer.. :(
I did really well with my calorie counting yesterday. Let's hope that continues too. :cool:
Our friends called and want us to go to Mobile for Marti Gras tomorrow. That should be fun if we decide to go...
Star...Hang on, let me do the Friday happy dance with you... :cb: :dancer: :cheer: :dance:
Now, about the LA program. I know it works too but you have to stick with it. There's alot of Chicks on here that are doing really well. I, on the other hand, failed at it and have wasted alot of money. I had 8.00 weeks and my cost was $416.00 plus 220.00 (I think it was) for the bars. I haven't given up on my weight loss. I just had to re-think it and give it another try..I would definetly tell them you want to think about it for a few days unless of course this is really what you want to do...Just don't let them pressure you into anything...I hope I'm not sounding to negative because there are alot of people that have had success with this. Even my S-I-L lost 75 and has kept it off for over a year. :cool:
Ok chicks...Time to get some work done. Be back later...

MetalChic

02-04-2005, 11:32 AM

Ok Ladies, I have posted a pic on my profile that was taken 12/20/2004. I will find a before picture over the weekend to share with you. Remember, I used to weigh 230.4lbs!

http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/img/heartbar/slider-hearts/lb/230.4/140/152.2/ (http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/index.php)

aag118

02-04-2005, 11:41 AM

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!
I appreciate all the info. I am getting ready for my appointment now, it is at 9 AM. I will post when I get back home and let you know how it went!

Thank you again!

t0ri11380

02-04-2005, 02:19 PM

auditgirl

02-04-2005, 02:25 PM

Tori-Someone on here has the info on all the plans, I think it goes red plus, red, blue, purple, gold, green. There's also an orange plan for nursing mothers and teens (can someone confirm)?

Speaking of which, i someone has the orange plan info, would you please post it. My son has expresed some interest....

t0ri11380

02-04-2005, 02:31 PM

t0ri11380

02-04-2005, 02:36 PM

Mitchypoo

02-04-2005, 02:40 PM

Karen-(MetalChic) What a nice pic, you are a pretty lady. Hang in there, i know you'll lose those last pounds...

aag118

02-04-2005, 02:59 PM

Okay Ladies here is what I was told:

I weigh more than what I thought I did, a little depressing, but oh well. It will take me 42 weeks to lose the weight. My total cost will be $710.10, I don't think that is too bad. She talked a little about the LA Lites and all, told me that those are optional, but those that use them lose weight 30% faster. She was very nice, not too pushy. I let her know that I researched them on the net, read reviews, and asked others that had tried LAWL, and those that are currently doing the program too. I told her I need to discuss with my hubby the cost and all before I could commit. DH is away at school right now, he is only able to call on weekends, so I will discuss it with him when he calls. The one thing she did tell me that made me SO happy is that I could still have 2 sodas a day. I know silly of me, but I love my soda, it is to me what coffee is to so many. I am sure I will have to wean off it completely, but still I was happy about that. I told her I had already cut it out and was only drinking diet when I do drink it.

I can't thank all of you enough!! I went in there feeling like I was ahead of the game if that makes any sense. A few questions though...How does this whole program work if I decide not to use there products? Do I get meal plans? I just don't know what to expect, any info would be so appreciated!

vibrantecho

02-04-2005, 03:10 PM

Hey aag - glad to hear it went well. In answer to your questions, if you choose not to use ANY of their products (or their grocery-store equivalents :shh: ) they will probably just put you on a slightly different plan to compensate for the calories and nutrients provided by the supplements.

As far as the plans go, it's all about servings - X servings of protein, X servings of veggies, etc. All the major food groups are covered although it doesn't look like your school-days food pyramid at all! You will get a little booklet or a card (depending on whether your center has the "new" plan or the "old" plan - but that's another discussion!) that gives you a list of approved foods for each of the food groups, and what constitutes a "serving" for each as well.

You don't get specific "planned meals" in that they don't give you, say, a week's worth of recipes and you just follow along. (Actually, now that I think about it, I DID get a sample meal plan when I started, but it had all kinds of foods on it I dont' like - seafood, ick - so I forgot all about it!) Anyway - you do have to do your own planning, which really is good as it gets you thinking (or at least it did me) about how you eat. There's a suggested "daily plan" of how you can arrange all your servings over the course of the day, and it's handy at the beginning while you are getting the hang of the program, but it's my no means set in stone that, say, you MUST eat a starch, a fruit and a dairy at breakfast. You know? I guess I'd say that this program offers just the right balance of structure and freedom.

And now I'm rambling! Sorry about that!

Fiona

auditgirl

02-04-2005, 03:14 PM

Tori- Some people use the Luna bars in place of the LA lites and just tell their center they bought the lites from eBay.

aag118-I'm glad you went in feeling confident!! The only product they push pretty hard is the LA Lites...they will put you on a higher calorie food plan if you choose not to buy the LA Lites. 2 lites a day accounts for about 16-20 grams of protein and 360-380 calories, so they would probably put on a plan with an extra protein and starch each day. They don't provide meal plans, though they do give you a couple of weeks of sample menus to give you an idea of how you can plan your meals. They basically tell you how many of each protein, starch, veggie and fruit servings you can have each day and the serving sizes of each and it's up to you how to fit them into your day. The first couple of days after you sign up they put you on Express. They have you drink what they call Take Off Drink, eat unlimited green veggies (cucumbers, broccoli, green beans, etc.)and proteins (along with 2 eggs) for two days, during that time, no starches or fruits. It's supposed to flush out your system and get you jumpstarted. For me it got rid of my junk cravings...I was a big snacker, lots of chips, cookies, candies and a couple of days without any of really did help.

Fiona-I agree, Metalchic pic is great...gives me hope since it looks like we started about the same place and want to end up about the same place too!

Take care,
Jen

MetalChic

02-04-2005, 03:20 PM

Thanks MitchyPoo....

Tori, I started April 4, 2004.

Heightest Weight: 230.4
Current Weight: 152.2 (As of Monday that is....)
Goal Weight: 140
Height: 5' 4 1/2"

So far...78.2lbs and when I was measured last at the center in December I think I was down 38". I was wearing a size 18 and needing a 20, I just went last week and bought some size 8! I haven't even changed bra cup sizes! I've had to buy new shirts, pants, jeans, and panties!

I put a December pic on my profile. When I go home, I am going to look for a before pic to put up for you chickies.

I'm entertaining Aunt Flo at the moment. I hope when I go weigh in tomorrow that I am down!

Later Chickies, Karen

http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/img/heartbar/slider-hearts/lb/230.4/140/152.2/ (http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/index.php)

auditgirl

02-04-2005, 03:26 PM

Karen-You're actually at the weight I want to be...my original goal was 160, but depending on how it goes, I would like to go to 150. I'm nearly 5'10" so I'll see how I feel at 160. I haven't changed cup sizes either, though now I'm having a problem with being too large in the bust for some things that otherwise fit...I know, what a problem to have, right?

Jibbelle

02-04-2005, 03:27 PM

WOW....so many posts today that is is making me dizzy! I have nothing fun or exciting to report...just going to catch up while I have my afternoon luna.

They have shrimp on sale for $3.99 a pound and I am picking some up for dinner after work. YUMMMMMY!

MetalChic

02-04-2005, 03:27 PM

Girl... you are almost 6" taller than me, I am sure 150-160 will look great on you!

http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/img/heartbar/slider-hearts/lb/230.4/140/152.2/ (http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/index.php)

Star

02-04-2005, 05:11 PM

Jen,

I didn't realize you were so tall - I bet you will look great at 160!
Star - (Feeling measley at 5'7")

MetalChic

02-04-2005, 05:22 PM

Chickies,

Good luck and have a great weekend! :cheer:

I'm getting ready to get off of work; I won't be back on the board until Monday. I am so excited. I am going to a Bridal Show tomorrow! I hope planning my wedding will be as fun as I am imagining. My first marriage was by a old magistrate that you couldn't understand in Gaffney, SC, with total strangers as witnesses. I am really looking forward to a REAL wedding. It will be small, but it has got to be better than the first one.. ;)

See yall on Monday!
Karen
:dancer:

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Karen

02-04-2005, 05:53 PM

Star...You should be down here where I'm at. Measley, measley 5' 1 1/2" ;)
If I were taller I could stretch some of this weight out... :lol:
I hope everyone has a great weekend as well...

Jibbelle

02-04-2005, 07:44 PM

Metalchic-
I got married less than a year ago...it was a truly fantastic day!!! Best of luck in the planning!!

Here are some pics from our wedding if anyone is interested:

www.geocities.com/jibbelle/weddingpics

Jumper

02-04-2005, 07:57 PM

Hey all,

I have not been doing too well on the diet. I think I have made it too complicated. The past 3 days have been terrible. I had lost 12 pounds but I am sure I am up now. I don't even want to go in to WI.

Metalchic (Karen) Thank you for telling your story. It has been a help. I am trying to lose 82 pounds. I am a 35 mom with 3 kids, 7, 5 and 10 weeks. Do you eat the lites or protein bars on the program? Also, I am on purple but my plan is a bit different. Why is yours modified? Why do you have an extra 1/2 protein and only 1 fruit? Also, did I understand that you did not exercise but just followed the plan and still lost the weight? Do you have the cheese about every day? I guess I am afraid that the cheese will make me gain. Also, did you use the LA carb pills with you CC meals? Do think the CC meals are better to eat than Lean Cuisine? I hope you don't mind all the questions. I could use the help.
If anyone else has some help, I would appreciate it.
Well, it was going so well, but I am just that kind with any diet. I was hoping this one would be different. I do great for 2 or 3 weeks and after that I hit a brick wall and start craving everything! I'm also not such a good "meat" cooker. I am much better with spaghetti or casserole eater.

Well, thanks for any help.

Carolyn

Jumper

02-04-2005, 08:01 PM

Marcie,

Beautiful bride and wedding pictures! What a nice wedding.

Carolyn

BAS

02-04-2005, 08:51 PM

Hey everyone:

I'm 5.5 and shrinking I think (lol). Oh I wish I was taller too so I could stretch out the pounds. If I'm not mistaken this plan is very close to like WW but with me I have no one to check my weight but me - so I think it makes it easier for me to cheat (on myself). Did pretty good today - with three chocolate kisses and 6 pringles. But I skipped a fruit - I know thats not good. Thats why I'm considering counting calories too.

Karen - how many calories are you allowing yourself? I am really sick of protein too - I could live on fruit and veggies and cheese. But I'll weigh myself tomorrow and see how the week has gone :dunno: I'm gonna go shopping tomorrow just to check out the winter sales. I might even buy an outfit a size smaller than I am just to hang in front of me to encourage me to keep going and get to goal. I feel fat - more like bloated - hope thats all it is. Usually I always have a pretty flat tummy but not lately so that scares me some.

I wish I could be anorexic for about a month and then be normal again - what a thought huh - I'm desperate. I'm hoping this new exercise routine is kicking off some of the fat - I may measure later when I take my shower.

Karen - your after picture is WOW! you look great!!!!

The wedding pictures are gorgeous. I had a big wedding and get this - I weighed 125 when I got married - skin and bones let me tell ya and that was after loosing 60 pounds before meeting my hubby. Course when I fell in love I didn't ever eat. Then comes marriage and then comes pregnancy and then comes the ole weight that is so dang hard to get rid off - for me anyway.

OKay I"m gonna put the dishes away and I'll catch everyone later on . The forum is so quiet at night except for me :blah: Mostly me anyway.

Catch ya later.

Hugs to all - keep on a loosing girls! :cb: :jig: :dance: :dancer: :twirly: :cheer:

vibrantecho

02-04-2005, 09:04 PM

Hey gals - took my laptop in for a thorough going-over due to a wierd fritzy thing it keeps doing, they said it might be 2-4 days before I get it back! :faint: DH is very generously letting me use his - we'll see how long his generosity lasts! :lol: Also if my posts ever seem to be missing the "m"s it's because the M key on DH's keyboard is on the fritz. I'm pretty anal about my typing and I seem to have figured out the knack for it, so hopefully there won't be too many missing!

Anyway, I just wanted to check in and let you all know that if I seem to be around less than usual, it's lack of access to a 'puter (plus generally being busy!). Have a good weekend if I don't "see" you!

Fiona

Jibbelle

02-05-2005, 08:06 AM

GOOOOOOOOD Saturday morning to all! I am just having a quick breakfast (egg, toast, kiwi) while I check the boards. Then off to shower and head to weigh in! I am also going to the mall, petsmart, and kohls. Lots of walking today! It is going to be 60 all weekend, so I should be outside enjoying it, but sooo many errands to run!

I will post when I get back with the results. I am not feeling very "down" but we will see!

I am 5'9" and thankful of that since it does help hide some of the weight! In 2001 I lost about 60 lbs on LAWL....from 290 to 230. Long story short, I gained it all back. I need to dig up some pictures I took at my low, because the difference was huge and that would be a great motivator for me this time around!

SyracuseNY

02-05-2005, 08:59 AM

Wow! Star, are you working this weekend? I don't recall you ever posting on the weekend?

aag118: Yes, you can do LA without the Lites. They have food plans for that, and they will choose the food exchanges that you can have in place of the Lites. You did great at going in the center and getting out without signing up. I don't think many could have done that - and those are the people that feel that they were ripped off. I forgot to include that when I purchased the plan, they were also offering a $50 off coupon when you had someone sign up and I had 2 sisters who started so that is another reason why my price was lower.

Went to open house at the center yesterday. I was up 1.4, up and down, up and down. It's driving me crazy.

At the open house they are selling products all at 10% off. I got to try all the snack items and the coffee drink - can't remember the name right now. Earlier they cooked pizza using pita bread and LF cheese, and turkey taco salad (they looked past their time so didn't try those). Oh, also tasted the chocolate pudding and they had the smoothies to taste as well. I got there at 4:30pm. The coffee stuff is Jet Start. It's really good, and I had to buy a 4 pack - just to try something different. I was told to stop using the high starches for a few days to see if my weight will get back down.

Marcie: Your wedding and engagement pictures are beautiful.

Well, gotta run - be back later. Sy

Mitchypoo

02-05-2005, 11:27 AM

Marcie~those are beautiful wedding pictures. What a beautiful bride you were. Looks like you had a beautiful wedding...Now marriage is the fun part.

I WI yesterday and was down .8 from Wednesday!! :jig: I just can't believe how well it's going. I told my counselor that this is FUN! I am eating really well, not hungry and feel like i'm cheating sometimes but know i'm not if i fit a CC meal in, etc. I'm going to try and fit some exercise in this weekend too. We're having record-breaking highs in the area, so i should take advantage of it today. It will start to change tonight and Sunday.

I'm at work today until 1. It's awful but i really don't feel like working...... Oh, have to go change my ticker!

Jibbelle

02-05-2005, 01:07 PM

I just got back from weigh in.... *drum roll*

I am down 3.4 lbs for the week!!! WOOHOOO That is 18 lbs since the day after Christmas. I am soooooo proud of myself! :smug:

She said they would change my plan from red plus to red after I lost a total of 25 lbs. That means I will lose a starch, fruit, and dairy soon....but whatever it takes to keep losing is fine with me! I had a crappy counselor today. She was from another store and she made me mad. I only go in on Saturdays since I live about 35-40 minutes from the center....she she hassled me about that, then about buying lites from ebay (didnt even consider telling her they were really Lunas from amazon :lol:), and finally she went through 7 days of journal entries and checked to make sure I got everything in. Even though I told her I had a perfect week. I had to sit there for like 15 minutes while she went through the whole week and checked every food. Then she told me to be sure and write down my LA Lites in my journal....HELLO there are boxes to check off???? Why do I need to write it in? GRRRR...I am soooo glad she doesnt work at our center!!! *stepping off soapbox*

Michele-
Way to go on your loss and I am glad you are enjoying the journey!!!! Staying motivated is the hard part and you are doing a fantastic job at that!!

Thanks all for the wedding picture compliments. It truly was a beautiful day that I will cherish forever!!! And any of you in the planning stages...one word of advice...if you have ANY extra money in your budget, hire a day of coordinator. You wont believe how easy it makes things!!!

Cici2005

02-05-2005, 02:18 PM

hi all... just got back from 1 hour kickboxing and 1 hour of weight training... it took a lot to get up early on saturday when i didn't have to, but i figured that i could relax this afternoon.... it is 60 degrees here today, so i'm hoping to spend some time outside!!

went to weigh in and was down 1.6 pounds... yeah.... i just finished my 8th week on the program and had a program review... has anyone else had this? they just had me feel out a questionnaire and then gave me a coupon for 25% off.... it off course expires in a week...

marcie - what beautiful wedding pictures!! i love the little bags that you put on each pew... i love looking at wedding pictures!

to join in on the height stats... i'm only 5'3"... beverly i'm with you, i think i am shrinking as well... i could have sworn at one point in my life i was 5'5", but now i'm not... oh well...

i plan to post a recent picture on my profile... it's from new years eve... i am about 10 pounds from goal....

have a great OP day!

Jibbelle

02-05-2005, 02:22 PM

Carrie-
Way to go one the workout and the 1.6 lbs gone forever!!!!

Mitchypoo

02-05-2005, 02:48 PM

Gosh it makes me so angry to hear about these stupid counselors......and grateful that I haven't had one of them yet. :mad: I'm not sure how i'd handle it. Maybe not so tactfully as you all seem to. :lol: I'm sorry she did that to you Marcie, especially when you go in 1xa week because of the distance, like why would you want to go again? I would maybe suggest that you call and ask for the manager and then you could just diplomatically tell her your situation. I can only go once a week, why did she have to go thru your whole week so thoroughly, why couldn't she be postive at all, tell me why i should want to come back, why is she there, is this how you train your people, etc. As consumers, i think we have to let them know when they make us feel bad or uncomfortable. Just my 2 cents worth! ;)

Mitchypoo

02-05-2005, 02:49 PM

Wow Carrie~2 hours of working out. Woo hoo for you. Someday i'll maybe be able to do half of what you did today! :lol:

Jibbelle

02-05-2005, 05:03 PM

There are 3 counselors that work on Saturday *usually* and they are all fantastic. One is my favorite though...and I will tell her what I think about the lady I talked to today. I think next time if it is my turn and I dont like the counselor at bat I will just wait for the one I want. It only takes a few minutes. Hopefully we wont ever see this one again...she can go back to the Raleigh store where she came from.

BAS

02-05-2005, 08:16 PM

Marcie & Carrie - way to go girls - :bravo: your doing awesome - were proud of ya.

I agree with Michelle's two cents - Glad I don't have to face any counselors- I really have heard bad things about them it seems mostly.

What a beautiful day and what a deal did I get on clothes. Beautiful sweaters and turtlenecks were marked down to ridiculous prices. I went nuts I'm afraid - At Pennys' I got my GD a 50 dollar coat for 8. Its so adorable - it will fit her next year. Bought myself a very nice purse- I never buy myself anything this nice - especially in a purse - its very nice. Then I went into Christopher & Banks - awesome store - all the colors are so earthy, warm and not loud. And the clothes are just so natural but pretty. Anyway almost every beautiful sweater was 9.99 and all turtle necks were 2.99 in the most vibrant colors - I wish I could of bought some of top/bottom outfits but I want to buy smaller pants so didn't want to encourage my body to stay where it is. :o Anyway came out with two bags of clothes for 107 dollars. That was like a steal cause I'm pretty frugal most of the time. THeir sweaters were all $40 or more to begin with. I will probably put most of them away for next winter I think. I have a hard time wearing sweaters with these hot flashes :o

I packed a PB sandwich for lunch - had an apple at 2 and then I stopped at McDonalds and bought a $l.00 salad and ate that while waiting to go through the car wash - I was so hungry - People looked at me like "She's eating a salad in the car???" Yes I was. :lol:

I've been real good OP today - just had a LC for supper and a bowl of veggies with some spray butter. Now if I can just make it through the night with just the jello I will be proud of myself.

Tomorrow is the super bowl - I think I"m gonna find something else to do while the men rant and rave at the game. Suppose to rain all day so maybe I'll just cook and bake some healthy stuff.

Well I better get going - have a good night everyone.

Hugs

BAS

02-05-2005, 08:18 PM

The treadmill is calling my name - Beverley - Beverley - we need to exercise!! Going to find a good movie to put in to pass the time while I walk on it.

Hugs again.

aag118

02-05-2005, 09:26 PM

To all of you:

I can't thank you enough for all of your advice and for all of the information. I did talk to my DH when he called this morning about LAWL, he told me to do what I feel most comfortable with. Well I also decided I needed to speak to my Aunt, she has tried most diets, and for health reasons decided to have gastric bypass, she is doing great now.

I asked her what she thought about LAWL and she said that was one center she didn't know anything at all about. She did tell me out of every diet she ever tried that WW's was the best! She talked to me about it all for about an hour and I have decided to go with WW's. She said the point system is wonderful. She told me to remember this is a change for life, not just a change until I lose the weight. She also said that I am not past the point of no return and to please not let myself get to that point, she feels that is where she ended up.

So, I am going to go with WW's! I am going to go to my first meeting on Feb.15th and will start then. I hate putting it off, but have to because of finances. Have any of you had experience with WW's? Any info you could give would again be greatly appreciated! (Oh and I was reading all the posts about everyone's height, so I thought I would include mine ;), I am 5'7)

Thanks in Advance,
Athena

aag118

02-05-2005, 09:34 PM

aag118: Yes, you can do LA without the Lites. They have food plans for that, and they will choose the food exchanges that you can have in place of the Lites. You did great at going in the center and getting out without signing up. I don't think many could have done that - and those are the people that feel that they were ripped off.

Thank you for that, it was hard to say no. She kept giving me all of these options, I kept telling her I needed to discuss it with DH first, that I would be upset if he spent that much money and didn't talk to me first. She said "I think he will be more upset if you don't do something about losing this weight." That was really the only comment that bothered me, otherwise I didn't feel she was too pushy, I have seen much worse.

Athena

Cici2005

02-05-2005, 09:45 PM

i tried the luna bar chocolate peppermint stick, yum!! i also got the ranch mini cakes... not too shabby! what other flavors of the luna bars do you all like?

SyracuseNY

02-06-2005, 07:57 AM

aag118: I've only had good luck with the old WW program before they went to the points system. For example, last Jan is when I decided to lose the weight. I was going to WW for 3 months, did the points and lost 12 lbs - I was not satified with the results and joined LA in April 2004. I'm not trying to discourage you, because everyone is different. Here is a great website for WW - which I still read and it's very helpful. http://www.weightwatchers.com/community/mbd/index.aspx - it's WW's free community message boards and it's very active. Lots of support. Good luck and stop back and let us know your progress.

Marcie: Glad you won't have to see that counselor again. Man, they get a bug up their butts about the LA Lites don't they.

BAS: I too went shopping this weekend. Not only were the sales great, but our county also had our annual 'tax-free' week (if you can image anything being tax-free in NY state). I too got some great deals. Bass shoes for $16, ankel boots for $16, two winter coats for DH - 1 for $14.99 and the other for $25 (most of these buys were at JC Penney's at the 75% off sale).

Marcie and Carrie, congrats!

Anyone have plans for the Super Bowl? DH wants to go to a bar where he's on a few boards and he promised that we can leave at 1/2 time (since I DO have to work tomorrow). I'm very thankful that finally a Super Bowl is being played on the East Coast so it will start at 6:00pm unstead of later like it normal is when it's on the West Coast. Starting at 6:00pm means if we want a seat we will have to get there about 4:00pm. Okay, what is there to do at a bar besides drink and eat? I will have 1 lite beer and I'm hoping to get a grilled chicken salad so I won't be snacking at the buffet table. After that 1 beer, they won't like it - but I have to switch to water because if I drink diet coke/pepsi - I'll never get to sleep. I will also be the DD - another reason for 1 beer limit.

Have a great day to everyone. aag118 - checkout the WW website, you will really like it.

Sy

SyracuseNY

02-06-2005, 08:05 AM

Don't think I mentioned this, on Friday at the LAWL Open House, I tried a few of their products. I really liked the Jet Start, loved the flavor - it's the coffee drink. I purchased a 4 pack. I was told I could use it as a dairy and fruit, or an LA Lite. I used it yesterday for my dairy and fruit. It's really yummy. I think TAM said she tried them before. Just wanted to share.

Jibbelle

02-06-2005, 08:41 AM

Athena-

In 2001 I did LAWL and lost about 60 lbs in 5-6 months. After that...I got sick of the program and decided to try WW. I wasnt very good with my points. I made horrible food choices. I would eat a few high point foods instead of eating a bunch of low point foods. Then I would be hungry. So for me, the choices I made were not wise ones. I know it works, there are tons of people doing it, but it wasnt for me. I also HATED the meetings. The group meetings turned into a bunch of women who wouldnt shut up....they talked about nothing, but just kept going and going and going. I really felt like my time was wasted. I am sure there are good meetings and bad meetings...I just went to the one closest to my house.

Goooood luck! You just need to find the program that works for you and no one can tell you what it is!!! You will find it and do great!

Jibbelle

02-06-2005, 08:49 AM

Carrie-
I think my favorite is Nutz over Chocolate (has a slight peanut butter flavor and it dipped in a milk chocolate) and second favorite is S'mores (simlar to the above, but without the peanut butter taste...not marshmallow tasting at all). I just ordered some Pecan Pie and Lemon Zest. Cant wait for them to get here! I like the Peppermint (it is third on my list), but I do not like the Sweet Dreams...they are my least favorite so far. They are a dark rice krispy (like the peppermint) with oatmeal and not sure what else in it...dipped in a white chocolate (like peppermint). Maybe it is supposed to be like a chocolate oatmeal cookie or something? Not really sure, but I dont like it much. I like it enough to make it through the box of 15 though! :lol:

DH made a pizza last night and I just couldnt pass it up. I had one small slice and a bowl of cauliflower with some lf cheese....and some pineapple for dessert. I felt really guilty later even though I probably shouldnt have...it is on the carb cravers plan right? Oh well, whats done is done and I am back on track for this week!!! I want to see another 2 lb loss! If I can lose 2+ lbs a week in another month I will break into the 200s. WOOOOHOOOOO :smug:

Mitchypoo

02-06-2005, 12:01 PM

Marcie, yes that would be on the CC menu, you'd count the pizza as a Protein. So don't feel guilty. You are still on program. I think you did great by having a vegetable and fruit with it. That's what i like about LAWL, it can fit into your lifestyle.

I'm running things at my church group tonight, which means I have to get up in front of the group and tell announcements, tell a joke, etc. I'm not very comfortable with public speaking but i've done it before, i can do this. I'm just hoping people show up with the Super Bowl on. Oh well, we'll see what happens.

Going to cook a turkey breast today. Got it on sale for .79 a lb. Just going to roast it and have turkey probably all week since it's only me. :lol:

Oh, i went to my "gym" yesterday after work since I was already in my workout pants and tennis shoes and worked on the stationary bike for 20 minutes. It was a start for me, i have to fit it in somehow and start going regularly. My gym is the workout room at a local hotel. My boss told me about it, you can use their pool and workout room for $75 a year. I couldn't beat that and really like it because no one is usally there when i go.

Have a great Sunday!

Jibbelle

02-06-2005, 12:38 PM

Michele-
That is a great idea! I travel a lot and there is never anyone using hotel facilities.

GOOOD luck tonight with your public speaking!

aag118

02-06-2005, 02:00 PM

Thank you for the feedback, I really appreciate it! I will come back and let you all know how it goes. Hopefully this will work for me, but if not I will continue looking.

Marcie, I just moved to Washington about 9 months ago. I use to live in Fayetteville and at Bragg. Saw you were from Sanford. I miss NC.

Thanks Again, Athena

Jibbelle

02-06-2005, 04:36 PM

We must moved to NC from Missouri last March. BIG change, but so far we are enjoying it!

BAS

02-06-2005, 05:53 PM

Hey everyone -

Michelle - I am also cooking up a turkey breast that I paid 1.19 for - you did good. So I'll be eating turkey most of the week too.

I also made some (low fat, low calories) oatmeal raisen cookies for the rest of the family - instead of one cup margarine you use 3/4 cup applesauce and 1/4 cup liquid "I can't Believe Its Butter" and of course substitute the white sugar with Spenda. They turned out pretty good. I also added nuts and chocolate chips too. I was amazed how big and full they stayed when cooked - never spread at all - what I put on the parchment paper stayed that shape. I had one so I will skip my LUna bar tonight to help make up for it. Otherwise I'm doing real good. Its turkey and sweet potatoes for supper with jello for dessert.

Not much going on - visited with my mom & stepfather for a while - son's GF is coming over for supper so I MUST make mashed potatoes too with the turkey. I went through my closet(s) and sorted out some clothes that I just know I won't wear no matter how thin I get. They are old fashion so have a basket ready for good will.

Thats about it - hugs to all.

Beverley

Jibbelle

02-06-2005, 07:43 PM

Beverley-
I have no idea why, but as I was reading your post I realized I still have a starch left for today! I didnt have one with dinner. WOOHOO Maybe I will have a rice cake for dessert. : )

BAS

02-06-2005, 10:09 PM

Marcie - what kind of rice cake would make dessert?

Hugs

textjewel

02-07-2005, 08:17 AM

Hi chicks!

Missed you all, even thought of you one day (think it was Wednesday) and sent you all a virtual :grouphug:.

Got home yesterday about 5:30 - ordered in Chinese food - then fell asleep at 8:00 - and up at 3:00. . . I can see that I'll be back to my usual non-sleeping schedule soon.

Have not stepped on the dreaded scale yet - will tomorrow - because I MUST show in for WI on Thursday . .. and then just face the music.

About the cruise - alot of :hat: :dance: :burger: :eating2: and of course drinking - drank more in one week than I had in a year - but didn't have to worry about driving home.

Did get tanned - at least my face, shoulders and arms. . . missed a stripe on one of my arms with the suntan lotion one day, so had a bright red stripe about 2 inches by 6 on my right bicep - quite attractive :?:

Spent some time reading the whole February thread, and glad to see some new chickies join us.

Someone talked about WW. I like the WW plan - but got tired of the weekly programs. I did WW two times - and each time I joined, I lost weight, but never seemed to find the right level of support. I was also tired about being a face in the crowd, and no one really noticed if I was there or not. That was one of my reasons for starting LAWL - the individual counselors. I also did the web search on LAWL, and thank goodness, found this site. My fellow chickies don't know what I look like (since I haven't yet figured out how to post a picture), but do know what it's like to work the program and the agony and the ecstacy of the scale game. Also, there is a whole subforum on WW here on 3FC.

I don't think I can respond individually, but here's a few:

Michelle - you are doing so great chickie!

Marcie - WTG! (And in the new diaries there is a place to mark the bars - are you on the new program yet?) Loved the wedding pics! (my family are event photographers, and yours did a great job)

Carrie - glad that the fella called - that's a great sign. And down 1.6! I have not had a program review. . . that may be because you are so close to goal.

Beverly - I'm with you - I love shopping the end of season sales. And I love earth tones, too. . .You are the first person I 'know' that actually has used parchment paper. . .About the salad in the car wash - actually those people were thinking - wow, that's smart, much better than a Big Mac!

Athena - I paid for 100 weeks (weight loss, stabilization, and maintenence), and got the bulk rates on the lites. It was more money than I had realized, but at least I can be strong for the rest of the time. . . instead of having to face the prices each time I ran out. And I like luna bars, but I do like the lites - it's nice to be able to get a box or two when I go to the center, and not have to pay for them.

Karen/Metalchic - it looks like you are at about the same place I want to be, and that you started at the same place -I started at 228 - my goal is 145 - how old are you, if you don't mind? Also, I've driven through Gaffney, SC - isn't that where there is the water tower painted like a huge peach?

Carolyn - I'm with you - I've eaten more plain protein on this diet than since I followed a low carb diet - when you start craving things, is it a particular food, or is it just bulk? Or is it just that you really don't want to follow a diet? (been there done that). Can you figure out a way to try to have a cheat while still staying OP? About the CC dinners - I usually use Lean Cuisines when I'm craving rice or beans, and that fills the starch need pretty well.

Star - nothing measly about you --

Fiona - so happy about DH's new job :crossed:

Karen/Rusty - you are doing so good, girl, on that bike. . . Now, that i'm back, I'm going to get back on that stepper - I'm back in spring training mode (want to be one of the models for Star's new line of Daisy Dukes, although it's more likely to be something like 'what not to wear'. . ) About the program - I really do agree with you that each of us has to find the right way for us to lose weight - I like LAWLs program of exchanges, but not necessarily the idea of the same exchanges every day - this is something that I'm trying to figure out on my own. I did read Thin For Life (has lots of very thought provoking stuff in it) - the key to maintenence seems to be finding the right method for yourself.

Height wise - I'm at 5'4" - I could have sworn that I was 5'5" . . .

About the scale - I think I may have posted this before, but to me, stepping on the scale is the signal that this is a day that I'll pay attention to my weight, and what I eat. If I'm the same weight for several days, I'll start to mix things up. If I'm up, I'll think about what I ate the day before and see if I can figure out what happened. Or it's time for TOM. Or it's just my body holding on to fluids. But for me, the scale is sort of daily temperature reading -

Hugs to all, and glad to be back!

Julie

Jibbelle

02-07-2005, 08:36 AM

Beverly-
A Cracker Jack Butter Toffee rice cake?? :lol: They are my husbands, but I have one every once in a while as a treat. They are still very low in calories and no fat. :smug:

Julie-
I am not on the new program yet...our center will get them sometime this month. I cant wait!!! The counselors at our center seem very excited...but the one from hell (from the Raliegh store) said she "just didnt see how it work work" with "all those limited proteins and starches". Geez. What a great thing to tell a client! I am sooooo glad she doesnt work at our center. I would pull my hair out.

I am soooooo ready to try the new program. I really think the whole limited/unlimited thing is stupid. I mean, we know what we should and shouldnt eat 7 days a week. :lol:

auditgirl

02-07-2005, 09:00 AM

Marcie-If it's any consolation, my center said that people actually lost more weight by ignoring the limiteds and using the new plan, so not only is the counselor negative, she probably doesn't know what she's talking about. She said that mixing up your food choices a bit keeps your body guessing and it works harder to get rid of it....they've even encouraged me to use carb cravers more often (since I only use them about once a month for pizza).

Well, I blew all my hard work the last couple of weeks by eating ribs and wings last night....oh well, today is a new day and I'm back OP 100%...of course, i feel kind of sick this morning for abusing my body (both physically and emotionally). My friend who had so much success with LAWL said even those big off plan moments are a good way to shake things up, the important part is to get back OP and not to let a weak moment turn into a binge. Good advice, huh? Okay, now I'm going to stop beating myself up about last night.

Someone mentioned WW, I tried that several years ago and had some success, but never felt like I learned to eat the right things. I think i would do better with the new core plan since it's so similiar to this program. Plus I couldn't stand the meetings...they would veer off into all kinds of topics, none of which interested me. Never been a did care for sharing my emotional pain in a room of strangers staring at me...plus, the meeting took way to long, by the time I got there a little early to weigh in and get a seat then an hour meeting, plus it wasn't flexible enough for me...I didn't like the idea of having to be somewhere at 6:30 every Tuesday...it messed up my dinner and exercise schedule. I got the the point that I would go and just WI and not stay for the meetings, then I just stopped going.

Take care,
Jen

textjewel

02-07-2005, 09:17 AM

Jen - I think you've summed up my experience with WW exactly - the meetings were not really that helpful, and there is sort of a 'revolving door' feeling about the participants.

Also, I think those awful Off Plan meals do shake things up - how many of us have posted a loss AFTER a bad Sunday?? The trick is to try to measure those off plan meals out - not count them as part of the normal program. . . say one a month??

About the new program, I had a similar question about what the focus was since they've removed all the limiteds. I got that they were moving from a low carb to low fat focus. BTW, the limited starches are now smaller portion sizes - 1/3 cup instead of 1/2 cup. But, when I started, I asked about adding more limited starches in a weekly basis, and the answer I got then was that the limited starches stay in your system longer and slow down the weight loss. I think the 'counselor from hell' was wondering why the plan had changed and what was wrong with the old info. (if that makes any sense).

MetalChic

02-07-2005, 09:55 AM

Carolyn: I do not eat the LA Lites or any protein bars. My purple plan is modified because I cannot eat three fruits a day so they give me an extra vegetable and dairy. They put me on an extra ½ protein because I had stopped losing, I guess I needed the extra protein. I have not exercised, you are correct. I eat 3 ounces of reduced-fat cheese everyday because I do not like any of the other dairy choices. I was using the CarbEnders; and I found an equivalent that was a lot cheaper at Sam’s Club—I think it is called Carb Interceptor. I definitely would rather have a CarbCraver meal than a Lean Cuisine, but I do still eat Lean Cuisines from time to time. I don’t mind helping……. I have two teenagers myself. I am 30 and 5’ 4 ½” tall.

Beverly: Thanks for the compliment. :thanks:

Julie: I am 30. Gaffney, SC is where that water tower is painted like a huge peach. :yes:

Marcie: Nice wedding photos, thanks for sharing.

Girlies, I was so busy this weekend I didn’t even go and weigh in Saturday. I am going to go after work today. I went to the Bridal Show Saturday. It was great. I got a lot of ideas. I had homework to do yesterday so I didn’t have time to hunt for before pictures, but I will find some soon.

Hope everyone is doing great! :wave: :cheer:

Karen
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vibrantecho

02-07-2005, 10:41 AM

Morning gals!

Nothing much exciting to report here. I picked up a killer of a head cold over the weekend so I'm going to put myself on the Orange Juice And Chicken Soup Diet for a few days - going to call my center and tell them not to expect me this week.

I read all the posts but none of them seem to have stuck in my head...must be from my plugged-up sinuses taking up all the room. :lol: So I'll just say a general "hello" and keep up the good work... :^:

Fiona

Star

02-07-2005, 11:04 AM

:coffee: WOW it took me awhile to get thru all the posts, love it! You all sound in uplifting moods, like success stories waiting to happen ;)

Congrats to all the losers -keep up the great job :cp: To all the girls on "stuck or hold" - keep up the good fight :cheer: ( The later would be my group).... :wave: I feel there is power in numbers....

Julie - So glad you are back....missed your posts and sense of humor ;) Thanks for thinking of us once :lol:

About me being 5'7", well I haven't shrank yet. I owe it to my working out, my doctor says that is very good for our bone structure. But my mom has lost some height, but at 82 otherewise in good healty.

Went up north this past weekend and had plenty of reading time. About the book "Thin For Life," I must tell you that it is a good read. Not only does it interview many successful losers, who have kept weight off for like 3 to 20 years. It also goes into great detail how they lost it, and how they keep it off. Many of them use exercise as their number one tool. I must tell you here, that a small portion of them don't work out at all :?: I have found the book to be very motivational. There is alot of things in the book being a life time dieter that I already know, for me I can't read it enug :dizzy: It shows that there are alot of people just like us who have gone thru this battle and won..... :cb:

Okay - I'll be here today, reading......Hugs Chickie-a-dees....

PS - Rusty - where are you today :?: