LA Weight Loss - LA Weightloss #29

I wanted to start a new thread ours got to 4 pages!

Here was my last post on LA WL #28
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Marcie, you are doing so well! It is hard to resist chocolate and you should be very proud of yourself!!!

I lost another 1.5 at weigh in this morning. I am back to my quick losing self. I was losing extremly fast in the beginning and slowed down a lot. Now, I seem to be losing quickly again. The only difference is I am less stressed and I am exercising daily! I was the one who the counselor said to limit exercising. I showed her sometimes I do 45 minutes on my treadmill! I have done at least 20 minutes 5 times a week for 2 weeks! (I aim for 35-45 min) I feel so good and I know it is helping!


Anyone, heard of the new cookies? I got a sample today. I usually don't buy any extras but I liked it. They count as a fruit and a starch. I am getting a bit bored and I might buy them. $6 a box I think? A bit much but I may just do it once in a while.

Karen

Someone on the last thread mentioned a friend wanting to take her out to lunch at a Mexican restaurant. It clicked something in me that I struggled with in the past. The last time I lost a lot of weight--about 90 lbs.--and really got in good physical condition, I found a lot of my "friends" got a bad case of green-eyed monster. I felt that I was the same person as before, just better, but kept getting little digs that hurt my feelings. All of a sudden it seemed like all areas of my life were up for criticism. I figure that some people get resentful when you have the willpower that they can't muster up for themselves. Plus, they don't have an "enabler" to go chow down with. Be strong--and be your own best friend. And in the process, maybe you can be a positive example to spur someone else on to better health.

Oh, and as for eating in the Mexican restaurant, if you are feeling strong enough to resist the chips, cheese dip, & margarhitas, why not go? Have a taco salad (I get mine with fahita steak), and picante sauce instead of dressing. Just hold the guacamole & sour cream!

I got measured today--in just over 6 weeks I've lost 23-3/4 inches and 29 lbs! I'm psyched!

Tami

Congrats to Karen and Tami!!! That is great you guys!! Just went and weighed in myself and I was down 4 pounds!!! YYEEEAAAA!!!:) I am feeling great today!! Tami, I am afraid at this point I do not have the will power not to eat the chips, salsa, cheese dip and margaritas. I know this and I want to stay as far away from a Mexican Restaurant as possible! :devil: Karen, thanks for the encouragement! I am gald you are losing quickly agian! I need to start exercising myself. I know it will help!! Oh and thanks for starting the new thread!

Marcie

Everyone is doing great!
Karen, I had talked to my counseler and told her that someone was saying that their counselers said to slow down on exercise. My counselor said is it feels good do it. It is good for you to exercise, especially if you like what you are doing for yourself.
I am been at choir camp all week at church and telling everyone about Laweight loss. I have at least 4 that are going in for the free counsiltation. I am so excited for them. At LAweight loss they said we get $20 of free products for each person signed up and I said what do we tell people? Hey you need to go to LAweight loss. Since I have lost 30 pounds it is advertisment in itself and people would ask me about it. I just get them all pumped up about the program and I can't believe they want to check into it.
When I use to go to weight Watchers they would tell us to get an accountable partner and I never had anyone because I lived in the next county and it was long distance. I don't think that the leaders think about things like that. But this chat site is great. Love having all of you as accountable partners.
Sharon

Hi all,

I've been away for a week, we went on our cruise it was wonderful. Key West is a sleepy little town, but has great key lime pie. We tried it frozen on a stick dipped in chocolate. It was delish. I only had three bites, I also had a large Margarita in Mexico, but I was on vacation after all. I weighed in on return and lost 1 1/4 pounds. I don't get it really. Anyway, now trying to get back into the swing of things, struggling a little with staying on plan since we are back. I think because my husband is still off from work. Having lots of company for a father's day brunch, I need to plan the menu too! Ok, kids are out of the house at camp, I'm going to exercise, Hope everyone is having a good day.
Sara

Hi everyone. I am trying real hard to get myself back on track. I am going to weigh in today, it has been 2 weeks. I know I will gain. I have started exercising on my stationary bike. I feel good knowing I am starting that. I only ride for about 10 to 15 min so far. Trying to start out slow so I will stick to it. It helps get me motivated. It sure has been tough lately. My old self is really raring up. But I am not going to give up. It will be hard this weekend cause I am going to a dog show for the weekend. Lots of socializing and to much wrong eating. I will try to be good though. Well everyone have a good day. I will report after I weigh in.

Lorrie

Hi, ladies! I was doing so well then I screwed up yesterday! I just wnated to pop in and tell all of you so I would feel accountable. I am goign to exercise more today. My 3 year old ahs been sick and I guess i got a little stressed and dealt with it wrong. I don't know why I did it. I ahve been doign thsi for 6 months and I guess I am getting a little tired of being on a diet. I am goign to try extra hard the rest of the week. I hope I can make up enough for yesterday and not gain at my weigh in tomoorw!

Sara, I am so glad you had a good vacation! We are going on a little one in July. I am a little worried but I think I will be OK. It is mostly for a new job my husband is going to start in 2002. He wants to visit and see is we will like it and figure out the benifits ect. Not a real vacation but we will be out of town. Sometimes I lose when I eat too much and I don't understand why. I think our bodies allow us to cheat some it breaks up the same old food we ahve been eating. I am glad you lost after your trip!

I better go now,
Karen

Well, I went and weighed in. Gained 3 lbs. Boy, now I have to get busy. So hopefully I will do it before Monday when I weigh in again. Gosh....weekend coming up....my bad times. But I will try this time.


Lorrie

Marcie--
It's great that you know your own limitations as far as temptations (Mexican Restaurant). I think that's half the battle--knowing what may push you off program, and avoiding it! My problem is that I tend to be an "all-or-nothing" person, which is why I have yo-yo'd my entire adult life. When I good I'm pretty darn good, but when I'm bad...it's a free-for-all. THIS is my challenge...to learn limits on how and when I can "cheat" without going crazy.

Sharon--
Regarding the referral program at LAWL, how about picking up a few business cards or brochures when you go in next time....jot at the bottom, "tell 'em Sharon sent you!", just to make sure you get credit. I know I've mentioned to several people what program I'm on, but haven't told them to mention my name when they go in, so unless they tell me they are going to sign up, I may not get credit...and LAWL may not choose to give you the credit if it's not mentioned at sign up.

Sara--
Wow, you did great to stay so good while on a cruise. I've gained weight (5-7 lbs.) every time I've gone on one--they're eat-a-thons! I just hope I can go to the beach next month for a week and maintain. At least there'll be good, fresh seafood!

Lorrie--
Have you considered going back to the start-up program again? It might give you a weight loss boost that will inspire you to get into it again.

Lorrie & Karen--
You're on the right track, just by showing up here (& at your center), and the exercise is great, too! Good luck this weekend. Get a water bottle sling & keep it with you at all times! Not only will it help you drink your water, it will be a constant reminder of your choice in how/what/when you eat, too. Karen, you've done so great--you're an inspiration. 6months & 70 lbs. WOW!

Tami

Hi Tami,
I did take card and brochures in to the ladies I told. I am also giving the names of the ladies to the counselers at LAweightloss.
I had a pampered chef party a couple weeks ago and talked about laweightloss to the hostess and she went down and talked to them and signed up. They did put her name on my chart.
I am going to weigh in tomorrow. I don't have to work with the kids at church tomorrow. I am pooped out from all of the work. We had over 250 kids in crafts.Tomorrow is rehearsal for the program and skate day. Think I will take it off and just drop off my kids.
I sure did get a good workout this week. Hope I lose good tomorrow. I took my lunch and stayed on program all week. Even with the brownies the craft leader brought in. She got me a cute kitchen towel since I cant eat the brownies. I thought that was so considerate of her.
I think my bars are just as good or better than brownies anyway.
Gotta go.
Sharon

Hi guys
I was having such a hard time with my computer the past week---it kept knocking me off as soon as I would get into 3FC. I was bumbed out because I wanted to tell you all my great news---I weighed in last Saturday---and I LOST 5 pounds!!!!! Total lose for the week=3 (had gained two the beginning of the week) Total now-------48 pounds!!!!!!!!!
I haven't gone in all week---different reasons--but, I have been doing okay during the week--I think I am going to start PMSing--so, we'll see---probably weight gain tomorrow--but, that is okay---I know it will be gone in a week!!!!!

I tried the cookies----one of the counselors gave a sample==she said the blueberry was the best----I didn't care for it--I think the other is oatmeal raisan (I think I might be wrong) I didn't care for it--I am not crazy about blueberries. Anyway--2 bars a day curbes myb sweet tooth
Gonna get to baed--it is just after midnight here and it is hot
Have a great weekend!!!!!!
Margaret

:) Fantastic job Margaret!
Keep up the good work.
I have to weigh in this morning.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
Sharon

Hey girls,
I haven't been in to the site for a couple of days. I've been really busy at work! But hopefully I'm back on program. I'm down 20.5 lbs in 8.5 weeks. I'm ecstatic! I'm back OP! I had my time, now it's time to get down to business!

Lorrie
I know exactly where you are at. Just keep hanging in there going to the center and staying with the web site. Give yourself permission to be a little bad and if you have trouble still, then just keep trying. You'll be back eventually. I know you want it; we all want it or we wouldn't be here! I've just gone thru what you're going thru and it's tough! We've developed bad eating habits over all of our life, therefore they are not going to go away overnight, like we all want them too.

Tami,
I agree with you that our bodies allow us to cheat a little so we don't get so bored and give it up! I know I would! If I had of stuck with the program by the book, I probably would have lost more weight by now, but deprivation makes me do worse! I'm happy with an avg of 2+ pound/week. The slower I lose, the less likely that I'll gain it back!

Margaret,
Congrats on the weight loss! You hung in there and got rid of what you had gained plus 3 more pounds! Congrats!!!!

Marcie,
I know what you mean by staying away from places that you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you won't be able to resist. I have those places too! Steak and Shake and Pizza places are my worst! We ate Steak and Shake last weekend and it made me so sick! Thank goodness! I don't think I'll be going there again for a while! Tonight I'll eat pizza, it's a Friday night tradition! I'll just watch my portions and eat a salad with it! Keep up the good work, Marcie!

Sara,
That's amazing to have come off of a cruise and have lost weight!!! I've never been on a cruise but from what I here it's a real "food fest". We're going to the mountains for a couple of days in a couple of weeks. I'll be happy if I can just maintain!!!
I'll do the best I can, take my bars, drink my water and eat lots of salads with my meals!

Sharon,
Hey there my Tennessee friend! Sounds like you've really been busy! Where is the camp you've been at? I bet you were able to get lots of exercise! I'm impressed that you made it thru a Pampered Chef party and didn't indulge! That stuff is always so good!!!! Especially when someone else cooks it! I agree, the bars take care of my sweet tooth for the most part, so I try not to indulge into the extras. If I have it around the house, I'll rationalize that it's LAWL, so I can eat it whether it fits in my day or not! Let me know how you like the cookies.

Hope I didn't leave anyone out! Sounds like we've got a pretty good thing going on here! Hang in there girls! We're going to meet our goals! I just know it, if we stick together!

Have a great weekened!
Janie

Hi all,
Weighed in this morning and lost another 1 1/4 pounds, 32 pounds in my 11th week.
Janie, choir camp is like bible school at church. Sunday night is the program the kids have been working on all week. Yes, I did get exercise running around the room helping the kids with their crafts.
Glad it is over. I am drained.
Tomorrow going to a family reunion in Cadiz, Ky.
I am taking some things just in case I run into trouble with all of the goodies I am sure will be there.
I will just take my little cooler with fruit, bars, and maybe chicken.
I don't want to mess up now.
The cookies are good. But like the bars they are expensive. They are a fruit and a starch. It was good the other day when I needed something fast for breakfast. They are $8 a box of 4 or 5 boxes for $30. They are a good size cookie.
Everyone is doing so good. Love this site.
Sharon

Sharon,
We're going to Hopkinsville tomorrow too for Father's Day. Maybe we'll pass on I-24.
I've had a really crummy day and grabbed a box of Golden Grahams when I walked in the house! My husband took it away from me and said if you don't stop eating those, you're going to feel really bad! He's right!

Congratulations on your weight loss today. I was supposed to weigh today but I was so bloated from my lunch, I was afraid I'd be up a pound or two from gas! I ate brown beans and steamed broccoli for lunch! Not a very smart combo but I was in a hurry and it was the safest thing I saw! I may go in the morning before we leave for home.

Hope you all have a great weekend! Talk to you all later,
Janie

Hey everyone!!
Sorry it has been a couple of days since I last checked in...I have started my new job and I had to go to Birmingham (1.5 hours away) yesterday morning. I ran out of the house and grabbed my jello. Well I didn't expect to be there all day so I wasn't prepared. My training was just me and the trainer and we were in her hotel room and I was studying till 1:00 then we went to lunch. I had a salad and baked potato and water. Then we went back and went over more info and before I knew it , it was 5:30. I was so thirsty and felt so bad b/c I hadn't had my water and fruit and veggies. I stopped at a gas station and dumb me...craved a coke. So I drank a real coke and grabbed some chex mix while I was at it. Got home at about 7:45 and ate chicken, green beans, and mac n cheese. Talk about blowing it. Then today..same situation...had an apple for lunch and then headed home at 1:30 and I was starving..went to McDonalds and had a value meal of a chicken sandwhich, fries and a dr. pepper. I then went and weighed in and up a pound. Am I surprised? No..disapointed in myself? Yes. Anyway I am sitting here drinking my water. Reading your posts and feeling better b/c everyone is doing so well!
Sharon, Janie, & Sara- great job you guys!! You deserve a pat on the back!
Lorrie-hang in there! We can do this together!! That 3 pounds could just be water weight!

Here's a question for everyone...does anyone have a certain piece of clothing they are looking forward to getting into or already have???? Gosh I have so many things I want to wear again! I just look forward to walking in a store and finding something I like and trying it on and it fits!! Hope everyone is having a great day!!
Marcie

Marcie,
Tomorrow is another day and we cannot fix yesterday. Just look forward to what is coming.
I am so excited. I still have 98 pounds to lose, but it was 130.
Maybe we should keep an emergency menu on hand, like (written down) McDonalds McGrill with extra lettuce and lite mayo. If I don't have but 1 starch left I toss half the bun away. And as always the garden salad with lt vinegarette.
Or the Chicken Salad is good too. Keep some of the lalight snacks on hand, even an lalight cookie is a fruit and a starch.I know that the devil: is just hanging over our heads with a smile on his face when we cheat. Draw a picture of the devil and cut out what you like from pictures from a magazine (cake, pizza,etc). I am just trying to think of some mind games to help us. We can fight this demon of food that wants to posess us.
We want to be healthy and have fun.
As far as old clothes that were small. I have a small pair of levis that are 10's or 8's.
I am going to have to take in some of my shorts.
My bras are not in the last hook anymore, it is in the first hook. At $20 a shot for a bra, I will have to look for a sale.
No complains though.
Good luck to all this weekend.
Sharon

WOW! I've never thought about a certain piece of clothing that I'd like to get into. Sometimes I get into my closet and find something I haven't worn for a couple of years and am shocked that it fits when I put it on. I'm just looking forward to getting something new for my husband's Christmas party. Something really nice; even though it's boring, I'm always so jealous of some of the on-air personalities at the TV station that always look so drop- dead gorgeous, I just want to feel just as great in my clothes as they seem too. I've got a little green velvet dress that I'd love to get into. It's a 12 or 14. I guess that's my goal.

I had pizza tonight and did OK. I was like you , Marcie, I was so hungry and tired. I didn't take time this afternoon to eat my LA lite, so I didn't do so great at supper, but as Sharon says, tomorrow is another day! I agree that we need to have a LA menu on hand, but I think the trick is to not go in so McDonald's or Pizza Hut soooooooo hungry! That's what I did tonight; not a good idea!

We're going to my inlaws tomorrow. The last time, I was there we had some good ol' southern BBQ. It made me so sick. I suppose because of the grease and smoking, I hadn't had anything like that in a while. I asked for BBQ chix. I guess I'll get me some fruit and veggies to take with me, like Sharon. My mother is cooking so I'm praying for healthy stuff!

I'll let you know how it goes! Hang in there Marcie!

See you all later!
Janie

"Be Prepared" should be our motto.
Talked to my Mom in Michigan tonight.
I was telling you at one time she needs to lose at least 80 pounds. I was telling her about LAweightloss and she said Oh, just another program that won't work.
Every other day I have told her of my loss and she has been asking me alot of questions about the program. She is just so excited for me she can't believe how much I have lost in a short time.
She wants me to show her how the program works when I get up there. Cant wait to get her started.
Will just be the girls up there. Me, my daughter, Mom and Grandma lives not far.
My daughter is 8 and needs some discipline to stop eating too. I don't want her to have a problem like me.
The only thing is she cannot have the lites, but maybe I can sub something else.
Sharon

Sharon-I think that is great about getting your mom started! I tried a ton of programs also and they didn't work. She will be plesently surprised with this one! You are also right about being prepared. I am trying to do this for my trip that I am leaving on tomorrow. I am packing apples to get me through a day till I can hopefully get to a grocery store. Janie your also right about not going in McDonalds so hungry! I should have gotten a big bottle of water at the gas station I stopped at and that would have tied me over till I got home to the right foods! Tomorrow is another day and I hope I have a good week. I hope there is food I can eat. I know that they will provide lunch and I am sure that it will be sandwiches with deli meat, which is a big no no. I guess I will try to just take the bread off. I am leaving tomorrow and will be back late Friday! I'll let you know how I did on Sat. Hope you all have a great rest of the weekend. I know you guys had big plans for Fathers Day. Hope you do well! I am sure you will! As for clothes...there is a gorgeous blue suit in my closet that is a 10 and I would kill to fit into that! There is also an adorable pant suit that is silk and it is a 14, but super tight! I would love to wear that as well!
Talk to you guys on Sat!!! Hopefully 2 pounds lighter!
Marcie

It's after 1am and I can't sleep. Went to bed at 10p and now I'm wide awake. I didn't do so great to day. I did well at my moms, well as well as can be expected, I tried a little of everything that I wanted. Amazingly, I picked healthy stuff! (except for the tiny piece of cake and tiny piece of pie, but it's been soooooo long!)
Tonight was where I really screwed up. When we got home, my husband fixed my kids chili hotdogs. I was so tired and not feeling well that I ate one, bread, hot dog, chili and cheese (2%)
Marcie, I didn't take my own advice! But tomorrow is another day!
I was up 3/4 lb today.

I'm not feeling too good. I'm feeling really bloated. It's PMS, but it gets earlier and earlier every month. It's still over a week before my period is due. This all comes along with the increase in depression! I've got a dr appt Wed. I think I'm ready for them just to take all of my female stuff out. What a pain!!!!! I did the green tea tonight. Hopefully that'll give me some relief!

Sharon,
Hope you had a great day at your family reunion!

See you guys later!
Janie

HI Everyone
Hope you all had a nice Fathers Day. I spent it with my hubby and then we went to my inlaws for lunch/dinner. The one good thing about going there at 2 and eating around 3-3:30, is I don't have lunch before I go and I don't eat after I get home. Well, it started out BADDDDDDDDDDDDDD! My son and I made my hubby a huge breakfast (bacon,sausages, eggs,english muffins) and, of course, I had some.
I weighed in yesterday, and I went up---but, I am PMSing and will be done and DOWN by the end of the week. I knew something was going wrong the other day when I was craving chips (and ate them) and then something sweet (but, had my bar. That is the good thing about always carrying a bar in my bag at all times. The only bad thing, is when it is there and gets melted.
ANyway, I am going to get some last minute things done around here.
Hope everyone did great today
Take Care
Margaret

Wow, all of you ahve been busy! I had company since Friday so I couldn't use the computer. I missed all of you. I ahve been exercising daily. I didn't do to well over the weekend. I ate things I shouldn't have. I did exercise to make up but I don't know if it helped. I am constipated now so I am not expecting a loss today at weigh in. I have had problems with that lately.

Sharon, my Mom keeps asking me about thsi program and I wish they had a center near her. I ams o glad you care about her.


I have to tell all of you a story. I think you all will appreciate it.

My In laws are always taking pictures of the family and I always hated it! My sister in law is in the Navy (so is my hubby but a differnt job). She works in a Navy SEAL office. A bunch of fit and healthy guys work with her. She has a few of my fat photos form about a yar ago on her desk with the kids and my hubby. Recently, my Father law visited and took some more dreded pictures of us. My sister in law put the new picture on her desk. The guys she worked with kept asking her "Is that the same girl? Wow, she looks good." That is the boost I nedded! Can you believe it? Not all the nice words from my hubby but complete strangers saying I look good. I am on cloud 9 right now! I was starting to get bored and wanted to just quit but now I don't think I will be able to stop when I reach goal.

I better go now! I will post some individuals after my weigh in.

Karen

Karen,
What a wonderful boost for you to hear words of encouragement and praise.
That is what we all need sometime.
I have to weigh in this morning.
Good luck to all of the weigh ins this week.
Talk later,
Sharon

I had a bad weekend, too, ya'll. Friday night I took the kids out for dinner at Chili's. They have lot's of "legal" choices, but I proceded to have fahitas and 3 glasses of wine, and even a few tortilla chips. Then on Saturday we had friends over. I made good food choices...but had several more glasses of wine. I'll be heading out to weigh in a few minutes. Hope I didn't gain too much.

Sharon,
You mentioned that your daughter couldn't have LA Lites, and I'm wondering why not? There shouldn't be anything in there harmful for a child. Of course, my 10-year old (who also needs to eat better) thinks they're gross. Maybe you could substitute a granola bar instead.

Karen,
Have you ever used Senna tea for constipation? It works almost too good for me--sometimes I wake up with stomache cramps, but I sure get cleaned out!

Loved your story...a real pick up! Reminds me of a situation a few years ago, after I had lost 90 lbs. I ran into a male friend who I hadn't seen in several years. After he recognized me (took a while!) he exclaimed, "You got divorced!" I guess his assumption is that married women don't make the effort to lose weight!

Neb2 posted on my web site at Delphi and said she's having trouble posting here for some reason.

See ya'll later,
Tam

When I mentioned my daughter couldn't have the L A lites is because I can't afford them for both of us.
I am going to have to think of a substitute for her.
There use to be a W W recipe where you used Alba, peanut butter and grapenuts and froze them and it tasted like candy. Maybe I could subsitute something like that.
I will have to find something I can use for her.
I am having real trouble with her just living in the kitchen. ONly 8 years old and weighs 125 lb.
There is no way I want her to be overweight or go through what I have. At weight watchers you have to be 10 years old to join. Anyway I like laweightloss and I am going to have to be real strick with her and have nothing fattening in the house.My son can eat about anything, but does stop when he is full. Guess I will have to put the brakes on pop, chips, cookies for the rest of the family. I will look for healthy things for them.
I am going to homeschool her this year so hopefully I can put healthy cooking in our program along with daily walking or exercise.
Guess I should practice what I preach. Saturday I was going to take fruit and I did take my bar.
I wanted to stop at subway or McDonalds to get my meal when I went up to KY for my family reunion.
My husband said just be careful, but when there is not much what I could have on a potluck table I messed up. Gained 2 3/4 pounds. Did not get all of my water in and did get back on program the next day. I WILL stop at McD's or Subway next time and get what I can have.
It's hard to drink all of your water when you are driving 2 hours then visiting 4 hr and driving for a few more hours. I would have to stop and pee all of the way home.
Yes, tomorrow is another day and I am not giving up.
Sharon

Hi there!

I was up 1 3/4# yesterday after my weekend! So today, I'm back on the wagon!

Sharon,
I was like your daughter when I was younger. My mom put me changed what she cooked for me by baking, broiling or boiling everything. Instead of my usual P/B sandwich and 16oz Coke in the afternoons, I had apples with a little peanut butter and a smaller glass of Coke. When we went out to eat, my favorite place was Long John Silvers, I'd get a fish sandwich; take the top bun off and eat coleslaw with it. She ate like that too, so we were doing it together. I was 10 at the time and 130#. I still got most everything I liked but just changed the "presentation". Good luck! My 9 yr old is skinny as a rail, but I'm afraid she's going to have the same problem one of these days because she's mine! Heredity plays a big part despite what they say! She doesn't like anything but pizza, chicken and spaghetti.

Tami,
The good thing in this story ( and mine too) that we're back on the program and back here!!!! It'll be better next time!

Karen,
I'm having a real problem with constipation too. I'm using the green tea from the center. I steep it longer than the directions read and it works wonderful!!! I drink it before bed when I'm having problems and I'm good to go the next day!!!!

Well girls it's another day! Good luck!
Janie

Hi, Ladies!

i only lost 1/4 pound yesterday. My scale at home says I lost more today. I guess I will know for sure when I weigh in tomorrow.

Janie, I will ask about the green tea. I guess it is safe?

Sharon, I am so glad you have a great attidude with your daughter! I was skinny but i always got "if you eat that you will be fat like me", from my MOm. I had a friend overweight at that age. She did great and was goregous by the time she was 16. We were all so proud of her. She moved away and came back and we were shocked. I know your daughter can do it and I am sure you will be a great help.

I have to work today so i better go now. Sometimes I think I am crazy babysittng other peoples kids as well as my own. I hope I don't get burnt out!

Karen

Karen,
I know what you mean about the green tea being safe. It must be because I don't believe they would be selling it. I was a little apprehensive about it too. But I became desperate so I tried it. It worked well without cramps or anything like a real laxative. It says for best results drink 2 cups/day. I haven't gone that far with it. I'm only doing it 1/2 cup when I need it. So far so good.
Good luck with it!
Janie

I lost at weigh in! I really messed up and had some doritos, Yikes!! My youngest son is sick and I was so stressed out. He has been hard to deal with today. He will be 2 in August and doesn't handle being sick bery well. He seems to be happier with his daddy, I can't wait till he gets home! Maybe, he can calm him down again. It worked last night.

I am so glad I lost I am going to use th treadmill to work off those Doritios right now. I am probably going to skip my starch I saved for dinner as well.

Janie, thanks for the information.


I hope everyone is Ok. It has been quiet here. I guess everyone is busy!

Karen

Lost 1 3/4 pounds and back on track.
Had gain 2 3/4 over the weekend.
Total loss of 31 pounds.
How is everyone doing.
Had to push mow the lawn yesterday because the rider broke.
That helped me get my exercise for the day. Of course it was hot (92) and muggy out yesterday.
Drank tons of water.
Have a good day everyone
Sharon

I was measured today. How could I forget that.
Lost 5 more inches for a total of 17 inches in 12 weeks.
Sharon

Me too Sharon! I'm up 2 1/2 pounds! I've been a trainwreck lately though and been doing some emotional and stress eating! I've got to get back on track. I may need to start exercising! I haven't been and still lost 20lbs in 8 weeks but I know it's too good to last!

I went to the doctor today and he put me on a new BCP. If that doesn't make the cramps and bleeding better then we'll have to go a little further! I'm hoping that this will take care of it! I'm not up to another surgery or anything to do with it! We've been in TN 2 yrs and had 2 surgeries. But I feel much better trying to get something done about it! He says he doesn't think I'm perimenopausal, but how does he know? No labs or anything done! Oh well!

Back to the ol' program! Congratulations on being back on program and your loss!!!!!

Talks to you all later!
Janie

:?: :?: :?: I'm a newbie to LA and am not sure what it signifies?

Patch

I've been struggling myself lately. I don't know if this would help anyone, but I've started a Thread on WW Maintainence called the 12 Week journal Diary Challenge. To go along with that wonderful spiral bound notebook covering 12 weeks of journaling.

Starting this week. Anyone interested to join it? It really keeps me focused. And yes I write down everyting - even when I have 50 point days. So far - and it wasn't perfect, I kept at it for two weeks journaling and lost 3 lbs.

Hope this helps.

Patch

Patch,
Welcome to our little group! LA Weight Loss is the weight loss center by that name. We all are going there for our weight loss efforts. I'm not sure what LA stands for but it works so it really doesn't matter! This is a great group with lots of support! Congrats on your weight loss! Journaling is an important part of LA Weight loss. I have to admit I've been falling down on the job lately, probably the reason I've been struggling lately!

Hang in there!
Janie

Welcome Patch.
So glad you could join us.
We have fun here and lots of support to each other.
Whats it like in LA.
Been hot here in Tennessee and muggy.
Sharon

Well---I have been doing pretty bad lately--in fact, I have been doing HORRRRIBLE for the last 3 1/2 months. I have been playing around with the same few pounds and for some unknown reason, I have not been able to get totally on track since vacation in March. I did achieve my short term goal at that time to lose an additional 10 pounds before the trip---it is just hard to get back on. I try for a day or two--but--then--I go and eat something bad. I am still going to weigh in about twice a week and I do eat the bars---BUT-----
I really needed a manicure yesterday and I found one right next door to LA Weightloss (the center just moved a few weeks ago) After work, I headed over to the nail salon and had no intention of weighing in. (I had just eaten a bad lunch and was wearing jeans.--I always weigh in-in the morning before I eat anything.
Well, I went for my manicure and I felt really good because she did a GREAT job and she gave me the best massage I have gotten in a LONG time, and I started to feel terrific!! As my nails were drying, I said---to **** with it-I am only fooling myself---who cares if I gained---I know how I did--it makes no difference in the counselors life---so, after my nails were dry--I went in---I stayed the same---which means--I really have lost. (I had been PMSing a few days before and had gained--so now, since I had eaten and had heavy jeans on---I really lost!!!!!!!!!!) SHe spoke confidently to me and said maybe I should do the jet start again----the paln they had when I joined last year (the do take off now) Well, I am going to start either Sunday or MOnday---I think this will be the key to really get me going. I will let you all know how it went. Wish me luck!!!!

Bela----WHERE ARE YOU????????????????????????????????

I am going to go weigh in tomorrow---will let you know how that goes.
Good Luck everyone
Margaret

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WOW!!!! I am so glad to be back on this forum. I have been having a **** of a time getting on this thing.

Well nothing new going on with me except that I am ready to give up la weightloss and go on maintainance. I have been gaining and losing the same few lbs for the last few weeks. Ever since my last period. But the good news is that I have lost inches and I feel better then I ever have in my whole life. So I don' t know what to do. I don't want to buy more weeks but then I don't want to have to be gaining the same lbs.:lol:

Karen M

I'm going to hide here! I haven't been doing so great either!!!!
I just want to crawl under a rock! I haven't been doing anything I'm supposed to be. I've gained @ 3 pounds and now it's PMS so who knows what's going to happen.

Margaret,
Let me know when you do Jet Start! I'd like to do it with you. Out of all the "tricks" the do to help you get on track, Jet Start works better for me than any of them! I really should start Monday to be fair because it's the weekend and I will not stick with it on Sunday. How about Monday? I refuse to let all of this be in vain! I signed on to lose this weight and I want to do it! I'm tired of messing around with it!

I haven't gone to the center but once this week! I've felt so bloated and yucky! I'm going to call though and talk to my favorite counselor though and let her know what I'm doing!
Keep in touch over the weekend!
Janie

hi everyone
i'm new to LA weightloss. i've been having a hard time with the meal plan they have me on the purple one. it seems that i eat the wrong combination with starches and beef
can some one post there meal plan for a day to give me an idea thank you
dee

I had problems with the purple plan too, but here's the plan that I go by:

Breakfast:
Fruit (sometimes I'll eat 2 if I'm hungry and skip the one at dinner)
LA Lite Bar

Lunch:
1 Protein
1 Starch
2 Veg
1 Fruit

Snack:
LA lite

Dinner:
1 Protein
1 Starch
2 Veg
1 Fruit (if hadn't eaten it earlier)

I usually weigh Mon,Wed and Fri. I eat my beef on Wed and Sat.
Don't eat beef the day before you weigh. This is what has worked well for me in the past. Gotta get back to it!

Good luck! You're in the right spot for encouragement and support!
Janie

Hi all,
I keep gaining and losing the same pound. I have been op all week and the only thing I did different is I had a pizza Heathly choice frozen meal. They told me not to eat the frozen meals. Hopefully this is what is causing the problem.
I started exercising today. Hopefully this will give me a boost.
I just put in Richard Simmons and went for it.
My daughter said to turn him off and she grabbed another tape and went into her room to exercise.
Anyway, good luck to all this weekend. Why are weekends different from any other day?
Sharon

Hi GUys
I am just sitting here reading everyone posts and it seems that most of us are on the same boat---playing with a few pounds--but, we have to remember--we are still going to weigh in-so we have to give ourselves courage for that. I know this is the longest amount of time I have gone to a weight loss center--I think with Weight Watchers about 6-7 months non stop. ANyway, even if we only go once--that is all you go to Weight Watchers normally.

Janie---I was going to start on SUnday--but, that will probsbly start on Monday---I am not so sure. I'll let you know. I think this is exactly what I need to get me going. Once I start seeing weight loss and noticing the clothes getting bigger--I really get motivated. I have to start drinking more water--I think today I only had about 50 ounces--which reminds me---to go get more water.

I remember months ago being able to do express 2 days a week--every week. I don;t know why I stopped. I do know doing Jet Start, I am not able to have the bars--I know I am going to miss my nightly bar---well--it is only 3 days.

Have a great weekend everyone

Take Care
Margaret

Hi Ya'll,
I am on the red plan, and what is the next plan after that?
Does anyone know all of the plans/Colors?
I was told when I get down to 224 that I would go to the next plan.
I have struggled this past week with losing and gaining.
I decided to exercise and see what happens on Monday. I have to get out of this hole.
Sounds like everyone else is in the same hole.
Has anyone tried CellUWay?
Suppose to smooth you skin of cellulite.
I had someone join and the celluway was on sale for 19.95 so I got it for the price of tax.
Will let you know if it works.
Going on vacation to my Moms friday. I should take a snack, cheese curls or popcorn for the plain.
I love peanuts and they have been giving out two lately. Have flown 3 times since christmas. ONce they had pretzels. Better be safe that sorry.
I am excited about trying the laweightloss in Michigan. Wonder how they are. Mine are great.
Everyone have a good op weekend.
Sharon
did anyone have to resign on this site.
I couldn't remember my password and had to send for it. When I went to reply they told me I had to register my password and name.
Hadn't had to do that before

dee, I am on the gold plan. I usually have a startch for breakfast along with my protine and sometimes my dairy and my 3 fruits. Fr snack I have my power bar (la lite) For lunch I will have a healthy choice pizza and a salad. Then around 3 I have another la lite and then I have a salad for dinner. Plus my 64 oz of water. It just depends on how hungry I am. right now I think I could have another protein lol

well I went to work out this morning. had a fairly good one. yesterday I only did weights because I had missed a day and i didn't feel like I had got that good of a workout.

Tonight I am going to a pig roast. I hope that it's good. My cousin is having it and I thought that it was just going to be for the family b/c my ohter cousin is in town and come to find out she is goiing to have a bunch of people that she works with there also. She is a police officer.

Well have a great day
Karen M

thank you all for the suggestions
i want this to work for me
me too i weight in on mon wed and fri.
i'm having beef tonight so wed i can have it again.
thank you again
dee

Hey everyone!
Well I am finally back from Indy and what a trip it was. I was in class from 7:30-5:30 2 days a week and until 7:00 the other 2. Sunday night I was at the hotel by myself and there was no restaurant so I had to order pizza for dinner. Then they fed us the most fattening stuff the enire week. I tried to eat salads but it just didn't happen every day. I bet I have gained 5 pounds. I feel so bad and I am so scared to go in a weigh. I just got to hop back on the plan. I did have fruit for breakfast instead of the donuts and breakfast casseroles every morning and I got in my water, but I still blew it. The class was very stressful and this didn't help much. I was so tired the whole time. Anyway it is great to be back. Welcome Dee! Boy I missed chatting with you guys. I wanted to get to a computer and let you know how rough it was. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Marcie

I am considering joing LA weightloss I ride by it every day and it is probably the only diet that I have not tried. I know that it can be a little expensive but the people that I know have had good results. Can anyone give some advise to me as to if they feel that it is a good plan. I know that I have to work at it that the weight just won't fall off. I think that this plan would be good because you have to go in so often. Also I know when you go into places like this they try to sell you everything under the sun any help with what is good or what is not would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much!

Pam

Hi Pam,
I like laweightloss because you have to be accountable 3 times a week. I look forward to going. I am fortunate that I have caring counselers that I enjoy seeing every other day.
The only thing that you have to buy as far as food are the l a lite bars. You need two a day and they are $28 a week. At least that is the price here in Tennessee for two boxes. If you buy bulk which I did it was $18.20 for two boxes, but I bought 60 boxes and you get the bars weekly so they are always fresh. My favorite are the crunch, mint, chocolate, peanut butter, nougat, in that order.
The cookies are good, but they are $8 abox and you only get 4 in a box. They count as a fruit and a starch. Good for a quick breakfast if you are in a hurry. They come in blueberry and cinnamon-raisin. These are not required to buy. If you buy 5 boxes they are $6 a box.
They have popcorn and cheez curls(best) they are a $1 a bag unless you buy 10 then they are 80 cents a bag.
There also are drink mixes, soups, cereal bars, but these are not required. I think $2 is to much for a soup and a drink mix.
My center will let you mix and match.
Good luck in what ever you decide.
Welcome back Marcie,
sorry you had such a hard time with the food choices at you conference. Did they put your membership on hold while you were gone. Mine does so you don't lose a week.
Sharon

Well, I gained 1.5 on Fri. I wasn't expecting that! I also ahve been jogging and I think it was some muscle. I will probably lose that tomorrow plus some.



Welcome, Dee and Pam!

Pam, I know Weightloss centers can be expensive. I just decided I needed LA Weightloss and I don't care how much it costs! I don't buy any extras from them so I am not spending anymore right now. I actually get a military discount so my stuff is 10% off. It helps a little. it really brought down my program costs. I had a counselor who is no longer ther who gave me an awsome deal. I really think it is wort it. You can also fill out a survey on their website and get a coupon. http://www.laweightloss.com/

I go an weigh in 3 times a week even if I think I will gain. I am not going to give up and if I do not follow the program and I gain I know that I need to get back on track! I was losing fast at first but now I am slowing down partly because I am not perfectly on program. If you decide to join LA Wl I think you will love it! Good Luck!


Sharon, thanks for the info. on the snacks and prices! I am going on a trip in July for 2 weeks. My hubby will be checking out a job he will be starting in April 2002. I think it will be a little hard for me to resist snacks so I may stock up on the LA snacks. I liked the cookie I tried. I will be staying with my sister in law. There aren't ant centers there. I hope they open one before i move so i can do my maintance. I think it would just make it much easier on me to have on program snacks when i am at her house.

Marcie, I am sorry your trip was so stressful! if you gain stress could be to blame! I hope you are doing Ok and getting some rest.

Well, I better go now!
Karen

Pam and Dee Dee,
I have to agree with Karen. The program can be expensive but for me it has been worth it. The counselors at my center are very supportive and are actually on the program also. When I buy anything such as my LA lites, etc. I enter it into my computer check balancing program as "Janie's health". It puts a whole new spin on what I'm doing! I'm having a difficult time right now because my body is in turmoil with my hormones. It's "ALL MONTH PMS". But the doc is working on it with me! I've always been an emotional eater! LA weightloss is helping me with that. I still backslide occasionally (for instance, NOW) but as long as you stick with the counselors, they'll get you thru it. Like Karen,it's worth it to me! I've tried them all! This is the first one that has given me that 1:1 counseling and don't chastise me when I falter.
I'm very happy with it. I hope you decide on LA Weight Loss. It's a life changer!

Sharon,
THanks for the snack info! We're going to Gatlinburg the week of the 4th. for about 3 days. I'm getting back on program and staying on it. The snacks will help me stay within my limits. Taking some apples and grapes. Diet drinks in my cooler. My LA lites!
Gotta get with it! How is your daughter that had the surgery?

Margaret.
Ready for JET START? I can't find any decent oranges, so I'm going for the cantelope. Actually, the cantelope isn't so hard on my system. ONLY 3 days! I just keep repeating that. i'm like you. It's going to be hard without the bars, but it's ONLY 3 days.

Marcie,
Glad your back from you trip. I know how you feel. I'm sorry you had such a bad time, but I think you did good for what was in front of you. I would have given in to those breakfast casseroles!
I think you should give yourself a pat on the back! Your back home now so get back on it!

Hope everyone has a great day. I'm going to have a better one!
Janie

Thanks everyone for the support! I needed to hear that. I am ready to get back on track and lose this weight. The funny thing is if I had been on one of the other programs I have tried, at this point I would have given up. Bu with LA I am just ready to get back on track!

Welcome Pam!
I was very skeptical of LA WL at first and was overwhelmed by the price until my counselor broke it down for me and showed me that I would have paid more going to weight watchers. I have never tried anything that works this good. I am telling you, they give you the tools to be successful. I have only lost 8 pounds in 5 weeks but that is more than I was losing doing anything else. I don't like the extra costs that much but it works so I am willing to do it. I get the jello which has 4 servings per package. It lasts me longer than anything else. For 2 boxes it was 32.00. At first I couldn't believe I had spent that on jello, but then I went in to weigh and I had lost 4 pounds! How exciting! Knowing that I have to go and weigh in 3 times a week, mostly keeps me accountable. Do we mess up? Sure we do. We fall off sometimes, but we get right back on. Good luck to you and this group is all here for you!

Hope everyone has a great Sunday! I am gonna clean..maybe I will burn a bunch of calories!:cool:

Marcie

Karen,
Keep checking the site for new weight loss centers.
I have been checking for one by my mom since Christmas and I even wrote them. They told me she could follow the at home plan.
A month ago I keyed in her zip code and there is was. One at the mall close to my Mom.
That is where I am going in Michigan next Friday while I am gone and two weeks after that.
Hope they get one where you are moving.
Sharon

hi everyone
well today i weight in i hope i lost some.
i tried my best to follow the plan i'm going at 9 am to the center you know my scale say's 202 but with shoes it might be 204. so i hope that i didn't gain accrding to thier scale.
i'll tell you how i did.
talk to you later and thanks
dee

Marcie...
Just out of curiousity, how on earth did your salesperson show you that Weight Watchers would cost more than LA Weightloss? LAWL is FAR FAR more expensive!!! I've done both. LAWL cost me almost $900 in 6 months while I've been on WW for 5 months now and spent a whopping $180! Just cuious what on earth she was figuring.

Could someone please tell me what exactly is the Jet Start program? Is it where you eat unlimited amounts of protein, and green vegetables for 3 days, along with two eggs each day and two oranges? I know that as being Quick Loss or something like that. I was successful in losing 4 lbs. following the plan I just mentioned a few years ago. Thanks.

tomswife,
It's no different, just a different name!
Janie

Finally got off of the up and down I hope.
Weighed in and lost 3 pounds today.
I did exercise to Richard Simmoms Friday and Saturday and kept moving the weekend.
I was getting depressed, but now I think I need to start moving more.
How was everyone else's weekend?
Sharon
275 Started
239 3/4 Now
145 Goal

Thanks for the information. I appreciate your help!!!!

:^:
sharon,
Think I'm losing my mind! No weight but my mind! Had a horrible weekend where I was so depressed. stayed in bed most of Saturday. Yesterday I was determined to not waste another day like that! I got up and did somethings around the house, but I ate all day!!!! Everything I could get my hands on today. Was going to try Jet Start today, but I'm just not up for it. So back on the purple plan! I'm going to the center today. I don't even want to look at the scales!

Glad you did so well! You give me inspiration!

Thanks,
Janie

hi again
well i did good down 1 1/4 lbs. they gave me drinks instead of shakes or the bars. could it be the sugar in them that is making me want to eat more sweets. they said to try the drinks for a full week to see what happens.
has any one every try their soups yet? they gave me a sample of that too.
dee

Hi Janie,
Are there alot of things in the house that you cannot have or call your name?
I have to stop getting potato chips. I just put them in my husbands lunch and the smell is so good.
I am going to get pretzels instead, he likes those just as well.
I am working on a nutrician plan for my daughter. She wont' stay out of the kitchen, so sugar free jello and fat free cool whip is what she can have.
I just bought a watermelon and I am so glad she likes that. I have to work on fruit with her to get her to like more.
I am going to elminate things out of this house that is dangerous to me.
If anyone wants treats they can get them at the store and it can be individually wrapped so we won't take any home.
Janie, Now the weekend is passed and it is a new day. Just think about the new clothes you will be able to wear.
I went up in the attic shopping Saturday and found some clothes that didn't fit me any more, now they fit. I like that kind of shopping. At least it is cheaper while I am still losing.
Can't wait until I am at goal.
Christmas is going to be fun this year.
Just look at it that way. Going out for the holidays a new you. That is a gift in itself.
I wrote down my weight wrong.
275 start
242 1/4 now
145 goal(could be less)

Dee,
I have not tried the soups. Guess I did not want to pay $2 for them. I think that is how much it is.
I noticed one recipe took two soups and $4 is alot to spend on I think it was a meatloaf.
Good luck if you are doing ok with the shakes.
Sharon

Hey everyone!
Janie hang in there. I think we go through spells and we get stuck in a rut. Anytime that foods are off limits to us we still crave them and want them. You have done so great so far. Keep up the good work. I am glad you are going to the center, it keeps me motivated.

This is how my counselor figured the price difference for me on WW and LA. WW here is 13.00 per week 13 times 52 weeks is 676.00. I paid 362.00 for the same amount of weeks. There are extras at WW just as there are extras at LA. You have the option of not buying the bars just as you have the option of buying point books, bars, etc. at WW. That is how she figured it out. It made sense to me.

Congrats Dee! 1 and 1/4 pounds is great! I use the jello and it works for my sweet tooth.

Sharon, your daughter sounds just like me when I was little. My mom kept putting me on diets b/c I was heavy and I didn't like much fruit. My brother was tiny and she would keep goodies in the house for him. I felt so left out. Unfortunatly my parents chose the route of calling me names and it just killed my self esteem. I think it is great that you are also dieting with her. That makes he not as singled out. My parents are thin and I was the only large one. My father still to this day is digusted with my body. He couldn't understand why I couldn't lose before my wedding. Oh well.. I do this for me now. ANYWAY...sugar free jello and cool whip is perfect and she won't feel left out.

Going to weigh in today, I know I have gained and I am dreading it. I'll let you all know the damage.

Marcie

Marcie,
Just hang in there. YOu can do it. For some it may just take a little longer, but in the long run it will be worth it.
I know what you mean about critics. My mother in law always talks about FAT people. If she passes someone who is overweight she has to get her two cents in. I am so self consious about seeing old friends when I go up to Michigan. My friend I use to visit has moved to Florida and I have know her since kindergarten.
My class reunion is in 2002 and I can't wait. Not to show off, but being able to visit with old friends and not feel terrible about myself.
Everyone needs to set goals.
This is the first time in a long time that I am so enclused about this weight loss plan. I feel I can do it.
Even if I fail a day I don't want to let it ruin all of the hard work I have already worked on.

Sharon

Marcie, I am sorry to hear that your family isn't very supportave. I have to admit that sometimes my mom might not be supportive on my food choices for example we have to have fresh chicken breasts and she buys the frozen ones and she gets upset b/c I can't have them or with beef, if i have had my beef for the week or something.

I think that people that have never needed to be on a diet don't know what it's like to be over weight and trying to eat right and to get healthy. I have to admit that I have NEVER been this heavy in my whole life and when I get to my target weight I will try my damndest to keep it off. The thing that I hate is when people say "well I hope that you can keep it off." That just puts salt in the wound.

Keep your chin up and a smile on your face B/C YOU CAN DO IT!!

Karen M

Wow, we ahve been busy here!

Janie, just forget about how bad you did and jump right back in. Everyone, slips up we are human! It is so hard to stay OP. I myself have been doing awful and I am back on track. I am forgetting about all the mess ups I had and you should too! We are here for you!

Karen M, You are so right. People, just don't get it. it is ahrd to resist food. I get the line, just one pice of cake won't hurt. Yeah right!

Sharon, My hubby has a reunion soon. I was dreading going but now I am not. I am glad you are going to yours!

MArcie, My plan is cheaper as well. I used to buy so much on WW. points calculators, books, ect. I got a discount so LA was much cheaper for me as well. Don't worry if you gain just keep trying! You should take your own advise that you gave to Janie! It was smart!

DeDe, welcome!

Well, I just wnated to come buy and say Hi to everyone! I hope I didn't miss anyone! I am weighing in this morning. I was perfectly on plan so i hope I see a loss. I lost 4.5 pounds Mon so I am not expecting much today. That was a big surprise to me. I gained 1.5 on the previous weigh in so maybe it was a water weight loss or something. Wish me luck! I will come back and let all of you know how I did.

Karen

I weighed in today and I lost again 1.75 pounds! I am so excited. That is just what I needed to saty on program perfectly. Before, when I wasn't losing I was perfect so i started slipping out of frustration. I don't know why I started losing so much slower but I am back to losing fast. I know it will slow down some but at least it won't take me forever to lose 2 pounds now. I actually might make my goal by July 4th.

Good Luck everyone! All of you really helped me.
Karen

Marcy:

Oh..Ok, I get it. WW here is $9.95 a week, or $14.95 if you don't go EVERY week.... (the liberty plan for those who can only go every 2 or 3 weeks). Another question out of curiosity.... since when are the bars an option? I was told you HAD to buy the bars or you were in violation of your contract. If you are in violation of your contract you HAVE to be at your goal by your goal date or start paying for additional weight loss weeks. Not that it mattered in my case anyway since I violated my contract by accidentally having salmon twice in one week my very second week. I was up a creek right off the bat. In my case, I paid $8 a week for 52 weeks ($400), bought 6 months worth of bars ($500) and then when my goal date went by at 24 weeks and I was only half way there they wanted me to join for another 24 weeks at $8 a week. Since they obviously weren't giving me any good advice I wasn't about to throw more money at it. Especially since the 3 times a week....40 minutes away, up to an hour wait in the center, was killing me, not to mention gas prices! But yes, WW is just the $10 a week...no extras at all. I'm happy you are all doing well. I grew to resent LAWL's stupid rules and regulations and became very bitter after awhile. As my DH says..."if Mamma ain't happy...nobody is happy." Doing great at WW though and I can eat whatever I want. NO stupid rules, NO stupid bars and lots of fun.

Luck to all!

barbs, I agree with you on the lawl thing. I think that there rules are stupid most of them and am getting a little fed up with some of the stuff they say. I find that they don't talk to each other and one will say one thing and the other well say something totally different. But I do think that it's helping and I am seeing a BIG difference in my clothes and have gotten tons of compliments on my w/l I just only take it with a grain of salt and the rest I just disreguard. I have started to add lean pockets to my plan just to see if that will have any impact on my w/l. Today I was up a lb by my scale and I don't know if that was b/c of the water that I drank lastnight or what. So we will see tomorrow when I get weighed.

Karen M

hi everyone
well i weighted in today and i think i lost 2 lbs i think it makes a total of 5.5 so far since i started 6/11 i think.
talk to you all later
dee

Hey everyone!

Dee, you are doing so well! Congrats!
Karen W, great job to you also! What an inspiration you are! You will make that goal!

Karen M, Karen W and Sharon, thanks to all of you for the support that really meant a lot! I am a little down right now!

Barbs, Honestly I didn't know that if you didn't lose your goal weight, you had to pay after the 52 weeks are up. I guess I never really thought about it. I also didn't know the bars were a must. My counselor let me get away with it a couple of times. WOW! I guess it would be in violation of the contract. I know how you feel about the prices! Today I went and weighed in and I was up a pound and then my counselor put me on that drink that you have for 2 days. That was 26.00. Then she was like and you need more Lites and I told her I didn't b/c I didn't have them last week while I was out of town. Plus she didn't follow the plan that was on the paper she gave me. It said to have 2 LA Lites and she marked through it and put 3 and then it said 6 oz of protein at lunch and dinner and she marked it out and put 3 oz. for each. It just bothers me! She then said on well also the sales tax is going up to 9% so you need to buy them in bulk to save you money. I told her that things were tight this month b/c I have a new job and I won't have any income coming in and she said well I guess you ole hubby is gonna have to step up. Okay first of all my husband and I have a joint account. What's his is mine and vice versa. If no $ is coming in from me, then we will be doing good to pay our bills. UUGGHH! She just frustrates me all of the time. Its like she doesn't care about me. just her sales. Sorry to vent I am just so frustrated with it all. I want to lose but I can't stand her.

Gotta go back and weigh in Sat. Does anyone know much about the drink?

Talk to y'all later!
Marcie

marci, don't worry about them. They ONLY want to make there numbers. That's the only reason why they use the high pressure sales is to make you feel guilty enough to buy there stuff.

I can't believe that they lowered your protein intake. If you are still hungry after that I would just up your protein the way they had it. I have done that with my diet and kept the carbo's the same and it has seemed to work. I am down to 160 today. I am down a lb since Tues. So keep your chin up and you WILL meet your goals.;) you HAVE to believe that in yourself or it's not going to work. I know that from experience:)

Well I have to get ready to go weigh in and clean the house up a bit b4 the garage people come to look at our garage door.

Karen M

Hi Everyone,
Lost 3/4 pound for a total of 33 1/2 pounds.
Leaving for Michigan in the morning.
Wish me luck while I am there. I will have sign in on my Moms message board to keep in touch.
Sharon

ok gals, here are my measurement stats. on August 30 my bust was 42 my waist was 38 my thigh was 27 my hip was 48. As of today I am proud to say that my bust is 39 1/2 waist is 31 1/2 thigh is 22 3/4 and hip is 41 1/4 and the beginning weight was 207 and I am down 160. It has taken me so long to get here but it's worth it. I feel so much better.

Karen M

Karen M, congratulations!!!!!! You are so awesome! I am just so happy for you! I think you need to reward yourself with a new peice of clothing or something like that! You should be so proud of yourself!

Sharon, COngrats to you also! Good luck in Michigan! You'll do just fine!

Marcie

Karen M,
How great you must feel.
I am so proud of you. Keep up the good work.
I can't wait until I am closer to my goal.
Sharon

hi everyone
you ladies are great. good job on everything.
i keep reading the post and it keeps me going i just want to thank you all for your support

Hi Dee Dee,
You can do it too. I know it is a hard job, but it will be well work the effort. Even if we slip up, just get back on track.
Good Luck
Sharon

Hi Guys
Sorry--I haven't posted in a few days to let you know what has been going on.
I started Jet Start on Tuesday--was going to on MOnday--but, on my way to work, I was hungry and had a bar--after I ate it I realized--OH NO--no bars--well, Tuesday came--and today is my last day on Jet Start. I have done awesome. I am really motivated. In fact, when I was at the pool with my son on Tuesday, he had grilled cheese and fries (they looked incredible and are delicious) he offered me some 3 times and everytime, I, of course said no thank you.It was actuallly very cute of him to be so nice to share (he is very good like that). Anyway, I really didn't feel tempted in the least, and I feel very proud of myself. I have also been drinking an enormous amount of water. I think it was a great idea for me to try this again. I know if I didn't do this, I couldn't continue trying to stay totally on track. I would have my bars, but, I was doing the same thing I was doing when I was going to WW--I would start fooling myself and "just have a small peice". Anyway---I am not going to be able to weigh in until Saturday--I haven't gone at all this week-----we will see. I hope it worked and it wasn't too much food. You know what was weird--the more I ate, the more hungry I was. Yesterday, I ate 2 hard boiled eggs and an orange and by 11am, I was STARVING. So, I went to a store at 11:30 and bought 1/2 chicken. Went to work at 12pm and went out to lunch with my boss at 12:30 (only ate a hamburger (no bun) and told the waiter not to bring french fries (he looked at me like I had 10 heads)
Janie---I hope you started this week--let me know.
When I went to weigh in the other day---I was very upset--I had lost a pound---but, I got measured (last time measured---3 months ago) I lost 1/2 inch on my hips) Well----I am SURE that that really motivated me to really get on track.
I am really sorry for babbling on.. and on.......
Will let you know on Saturday how I did

Take Care
Margaret

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!

Margaret, Way to go on turning down that grilled cheese and fries! Gosh that is one of my favorite meals! I am the same way, if I am not careful I'll just have one bite here and another bite there and before I know it I have eaten the whole thing. My husband is really thin so we have all kinds of junk in the house for him. It is funny though, I never really want any of it. Little Debbies, candy, peanuts,chips. I guess that is good. My biggest weakness is when I eat out. I have such a hard time saying no to fries. That is why I am staying away from restaurants for now! I am just not ready yet! Don't get discouraged on your measurements! You are doing awesome!!! Good luck on Sat!!!

So far the Take Off Drink thing is going okay. I like the taste of it, but I miss my daily salads. We'll see if it pays off on Sat!! Have a great day everyone!
Marcie:dizzy:

The messages weren't showing up on my email and I've been so busy, I haven't had a chance to check the board but here I am!

I'm feeling so out of control physically and mentally! No, Margeret I didn't start Jet Start this week. I haven't done anything this week. It's been "****" week for me. All the female stuff is really getting to me and I'm not handling it very well at all! My period was this week and it's been misery. I start my new pills Sunday!
I hope this is the answer! I've fallen back into my old habits when there's emotional stress, now physical stress! I've eaten everything that wasn't on the plan! I've gained 4 1/4 lbs. I've let eating take over again!!!! I am so disappointed in myself. But alas, I'm not giving up! My husband made a point to me that made sense but it's going to take some work on my part. He said I could take back control of my eating. My emotions and the physical stuff is out of my control, but I can control what I'm eating. I just have to seperate eating and emotions.
:smug: It sounds so easy, but it's going to take work.

We're leaving for Gatlinburg on Monday morning for vacation.
OK girls, I I need some accountability here! Here's my plan for the weekend! Get back OP, drinking lots of water to flush out my system! Do my LA lites and I'm going to start getting some exercise in! Right now I feel like a big ol' blob! I'm constipated on top of all of this! I felt so much better when I was hanging with the program than I do right now! I can't even sleep because I had pizza tonight and it's tearing my system up!!!!!! Oh don't we ever learn!

I'm glad you all are doing so well! You all are my inspiration to keep going! Thanks so much!!!!!!

Janie

Janie, I am so sorry you are having such a rough time. I am an emotional eater as well and I know how you feel! How much weight have you lost total? And how long have you been on the plan? You probably didn't gain that much weight. It is probably just sodium. There is a tea that I drink that really clenses my system. It is called Super Dieters Tea and you can get it at the grocery store. It isn't in the tea section, but by the slim fast and stuff like that. GNC also sells it but the price is double. It costs 4.00 at the grocery and 10.00 at GNC. It comes in tea bags that makes two servings. This stuff is awesome! Anyway, hang in there you can do this! You just have to believe in yourself! I hope your pills help as well! Have a great trip to Gatlinburg!

I weighed in this morning and I have lost 3.5 pounds. That makes a total of 10. I am extremely happy about this. I did that Take Off and it really worked. It was easy too! I also talked to another counselor and she said that I am not the only one who feels that way about my counselor. She said that I could just ask for someone else from now on and that she was very sorry that happened. So overall I feel better! Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Marcie:)

Marcie,
Thanks for the encouragement and the suggestion. I may have to try the Diet Tea. I have been useing the Green Tea that LAWL sells and it's good, but 1.00/tea bag = 16.00. Kinda expensive.
Today I had lost 2.5 lbs of the 4 1/4 I had gained. You're probably right that it's sodium and fluid but I'm back on program so hopefully I am back on track - at least today. At this point, it's only a day at a time process. Sometimes an hour at a time.

I did get some sleep and my husband let me sleep untill 11:00 this morning. I am not a late sleeper, but I was up every hour on the hour.

Sorry to be such a whiner today! It's just been a really rough couple of weeks and I'm praying for it to get better!

Hope everyone is hanging in there!!!!!
Janie

Hi guys!!!!!!!!!
I am VERY happy yo report that I weighed in today and lost 5 pounds!!!!!!!:) :) :) I was so excited--I knew I lost AT LEAST 3 pounds. Well, now I have lost 50 POUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is such a great feeling to be on the 50 pound column and to know that it wasn't hard to lose at all. The best thing is that I am so into this plan again. I went to a birthdat part this afternoon and didn't munch on chips ,cheese doodles or the Carvel ice cream cake (I LOVE those crunchies in it!!!!) The party was at my girlfriends house (her son's b-day) and I dropped my son off--came back-they already had pizza, so, even if I was hungry--I didn't get to even have a bite of the pizza.
Janie--I am with you all the way. The reason I love this plan (when I am sticking to it-is that I DON"T WANT any of the junk--so many times I nibble here and there and don't even realize it.
Gotta run--
Take Care everyone
Margaret

Hi Janie,
Hope you have a good vacation. Sorry to hear you have been having problems with stress.
This is Sharon 44. I am in Michigan at my Moms.
I signed her up to this board so I can stay in touch while on vacation.
I called the L A weight loss center this morning and they are calling my center in Tennessee to get my Files faxed to them so I can go while I am here for two weeks.
HOpe everyone is doing well.

Sharon

:dizzy: Thanks, Sharon,
Things are much better! I'm eating better and feeling better! I'm looking forward to my vacation in G'burg. Hope things go well for you in Michigan. Let us know how the centers are there.
Hope your mom enjoys the program!

Have a great trip!
Janie

Sharon, what an example you are! You are so smart to get your files transferred to Michigan. Good luck while you are there!

Janie, way to go on losing the 2 1/2 pounds! You're right back on track!

Margaret, 5 pounds!!! WWOOOOWW!! 50 pounds, even better! Congrats to you! I am so happy for you.

Just checking in to see how everyones weekend is going! Talk to y'all later!
Marcie

Started a new one! #30!
This one is wayyyyyyy to long!
Janie