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01-05-2010, 05:43 PM
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#16
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: KY
Posts: 1
S/C/G: 210/210/165
Height: 5'9"
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I would love to join your January Club!! I am 5'9" and weigh a little over 210lbs......UGH!! I really never had a weight issue when I was growing up...so this is really scary! I would love to know what types of diets each of you use....I have used weight watchers (which worked really well....except that I needed to use Adipex to keep me from being so hungry) and then I have used Low Carb.....but I LOVE PASTA!!! so I need HELP!!!!
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01-05-2010, 05:53 PM
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#17
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Australia
Posts: 307
S/C/G: 108/105.8/60 kgs
Height: 5 foot 6
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I think I'll join this thread for some extra inspiration.
So far the weight loss is going good. Down to 96.8kgs this morning!!!! Only 38.8kgs to go! lol.
Do you set monthly goals for yourselves here? Mine is to get down to 93.5kgs by 31 Jan. We shall see if that goal is reached.
teacampbell - I am reducing carbs somewhat but not being too strict about it. I love chocolate but haven't had any this year. And I won't either! It is like crack cocaine for me!
Last edited by sonickel77; 01-05-2010 at 05:54 PM.
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01-05-2010, 06:05 PM
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#18
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Maintainer Wannabe
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,614
S/C/G: 161/143/135
Height: 5'7"
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Hi tecampbell! Welcome! I think we are all doing our own thing as far as plans go. We just try to get here every day to offer encouragement and support to each other. I am a calorie counter myself.
Hi sonickel and welcome to you as well! Congratulations on your success so far! I don't have any monthly goals; right now it's just to re-establish good eating habits and start feeling less squishy (oh, and the jeans one - fit into my jeans comfortably). I'm not sure about the others.
We'd love to have you both stick around.
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01-05-2010, 08:24 PM
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#19
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 197
S/C/G: 235/171/150
Height: 5'4"
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Hi everyone! I have been on this thread for the last two years with Susie, Mindy, and Ward. I started out a 235 pound heifer and am now down to around 169 depending on the day. Mindy and I are best friends, and we are both teachers. We work out together after school as often as possible, so my weight loss is definitely attributed to having a workout partner and someone to help me keep on track and encourage me! This school year I was moved to a new school (away from Mindy ) and my husband changed jobs. This has been very difficult for me, and I have faced many challenges both in my life and in my weight loss journey. I basically maintained my weight from September to December, fluctuating in a 5 pound range. Now, I am trying to get back on track and lose this last 20 pounds! I know I can do it, since I have lost 70 pounds in the last 2 years, I just have to stay on track with my eating. I am a calorie counter, and use a basic formula that I read in a Biggest Loser book (which I will be watching tonight, by the way). It says to take your current weight multiplied by 7 and that is the number of calories you should eat to lose weight. My magic number is 1200, which is very difficult for me to keep to. But, I will keep at it!!!!!! Workouts are going well. Today I am taking a day off because my legs are so sore from the last few days of DVD's.
tecampbell, ladyrider, and sonickel: Welcome! We love to have others join us and are happy you are here!
Susie--I am so glad you are trying out the Beck plan. I so needed your card today when the banana bread in the pantry was calling my name. After I ate some (unfortunately) I threw the rest of the loaf in the trash. It had to be done.
Ward--A triathlon! How exciting! I am glad there are people out there like you and Mindy that like to do that stuff. I initially thought I would really get into that stuff, too, but after doing a few 5K's with Mindy, I threw my competitive nature into the wind. I just can't stand running. So, good for you!
Mindy--I know you worked out extra hard today since you didn't go to school. That should shed some pounds. Or maybe getting your tax return would help......
I promise to be better about checking in with everyone. Even if I just post a paragraph, I will be more conscientious about posting. Have a great day everyone!
Last edited by Kelly530; 01-05-2010 at 08:26 PM.
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01-06-2010, 10:14 AM
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#20
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northeast Arkansas
Posts: 1,186
S/C/G: 275H/148/165ish
Height: 5'10-5'11
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Welcome tecampbell and sonickel! It is good to have you here.
Tecampbell..... what has gotten me this far is pretty much moving and doing what works for me. I started out doing a "tweaked" version of WW, but I am now on it hard core (I just don't go to the meetings or pay online), my former WW leader stands next to me in boot camp though. I have found on WW that if you do all of the "healthy guidelines" you are not quite as hungry. Unfortunately, that means eating fruits and veggies out the wazoo....... I say unfortunately b/c some people just don't like veggies. So, you have to get them in ways that are acceptable to YOU!
Kelly, it is good to meet you. I look forward to getting to know all of you better.
Ward, I am on day 6 of being binge free! Woo Hoo
I have to get busy now.....
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01-06-2010, 03:38 PM
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#21
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,903
Height: 5'7"
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Hi. How's everyone doing. It's only Jan 6 and I'm tired of cold weather already...we are expecting our first major snow storm tomorrow.
I keep trying to tell myself to just use this time when our bodies are covered up to keep on the meal plan and exercise and then when it comes time for uncovering our bodies due to the warmer weather, I will be ready!
Ward & Tammy: What did you think of the BL? Have you picked a favorite team yet?
Tammy: So, you walk 5 miles a day..is that using the treadmill desk?
Ward: Yes the cards are with the Beck system and you are correct that it is does addresses the mental part of weight loss--that's where this all starts and ends for me.
Mindy: Where are you?
Kelly: So good to see you and I totally get throughing the bread away...I have had to do that before and I imagine I will again.
Welcome to teacampbell and sonicek! I'm looking forward to getting to know the both of you.
I will be at the Y tonight for a walk and weight training. I only walked last night...got there late but I did something!
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01-06-2010, 07:29 PM
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#22
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mtiger
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,182
S/C/G: 251.5/177/145
Height: 5'4"
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Okay, I'm here!!! I am trying to do so much every night. I feel swamped. I am keeping up with my workouts....of course. Eating is on track. I'm still trying to figure out the calorie thing. With Kelly's idea (weight times 7) I should eat 1246. Another idea I heard was weightX13, then subtract 500. With that formula I get 1800. i think I'm going to shoot the middle and go for 1500 a day. Whatcha all think??
Welcome all newcomers. It is always great to have new people join us.
Susie- Keep telling us about your program and how it is going.
Ward- Keep up the training.
Kelly- I'll get you entered in the BL contest at work. We are starting a new round on the 21st. Hey, even payday Friday sounds promising at this point.
Last edited by mtiger; 01-06-2010 at 07:30 PM.
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01-06-2010, 08:19 PM
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#23
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Maintainer Wannabe
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,614
S/C/G: 161/143/135
Height: 5'7"
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Hey guys. Today I did 45 min on the elliptical and my weights. Eating is on plan.
See you tomorrow. Gotta go watch TBL; didn't get to see it last night.
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01-07-2010, 09:14 AM
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#24
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northeast Arkansas
Posts: 1,186
S/C/G: 275H/148/165ish
Height: 5'10-5'11
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Good Morning Ladies!
Well, I did not get to go to boot camp this AM so I did the BL cardio. It was okay..... but I am spoiled to our boot camp floor (it has springs to help with the impact). We are "snowed" in today. Funny.... we got around 1 inch (and all the people up north are rolling their eyes... lol) and the world stops down here for 1 inch. So, since we had no patients at work, we are staying home. My plan is to clean like a mad woman and not sit all day...... Like Mychoice said, we have to get ready for the summer bodies. So I am going to burn as many calories as I can today.
MyChoice, I don't have a favorite yet, persay. I do like the red team, although his comment of Ali being hot in front of his wife was rude.... I am not sure they are my favorite yet. I don't think she will have enough weight to lose to be able to stay in the competition. I mean, she is overweight, but she is up against some HUGE people. I also like the mother/son Italian team. I feel badly for him. Do you have a favorite?
I did walk 5 miles on the treadmill desk, but it is actually a Bowflex treadclimber locked in the treadmill position, and it hurts my knees (well it makes them ache and feel like they have a bottle of water behind them) so I try my best to walk the dog for a mile in the AM (weather is not permitting here lately) or I go to boot camp and use one of their treadmills to walk before class and after class, then I walk the rest out at work. The treadmills at boot camp are commercial quality and I can jog/run/walk with no weird feeling in my knees.
mtiger, I would stay in the middle. I think the 1800 is a little high.
Kelly- you did awesome throwing the bread away. I hate to waste, but I learned.... unless I want it on my waist.... it has to go! Especially during the winter/ holidays. It cannot sit in the house!
Teacampell and sonickel- how are you ladies doing?
I am day 7 binge free. It is helping me being on the binge free thread and also I bought a little pocket journal from Barnes and Noble and it helps me for accountability. I am determined even if I don't stay within my points, I am going to write down every bite!
Well, I am going to eat my boiled egg and get busy. I hope you ladies have a good day.
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01-07-2010, 04:35 PM
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#25
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I'm Just a Little Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Willington, CT
Posts: 1,404
S/C/G: 250/215/170
Height: 5'9"
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Hi! I am "new" here. I joined 3FC in Jan of '08. I was doing SO good with my weight loss. I was SO CERTAIN I would get down below 200 lbs. long before my b-day in August. By April/May, I was nearly down to 210... BUT in May of 2008, I ofund out I was expecting!
I was very happy, but it did not help with weight loss!
After my son was born last January, I lost most all of my weight pretty quick (I had a c-section and was in a lot of pain = no appetite). But around April or May, I think I started having a touch of post pardum depression. Depression is another thing that is no good for weight loss!!
Anywho, in September, I joined the gym at work and I have lost inches around my waist, arms, thighs, etc. BUT I haven't lost any lbs. So, now I am cracking down on my nutrition.
I am going to dilligently track what I am eating. And one of the trainers at the gym is going to meet with me weekly (starting next week) to go over my nutrition. (included in my membership!!) It will be SO awesome to have someone to be accountable to and who can help me on a one on one basis!
I KNOW for CERTAIN I will weigh less than 200 lbs for my next birthday in August (my 32nd b-day!).
Sorry... I have "talked" your guys' ears off!
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01-07-2010, 08:12 PM
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#26
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 197
S/C/G: 235/171/150
Height: 5'4"
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Hi everyone! I am doing well today with my eating, which is my biggest downfall. I am trying to stay to 1200 calories, and I am at 1035 right now. That will leave room for a 165 cal snack in a bit. YAY! I am exhausted now, because I have spent the last 5 hours driving, picking up kids, feeding kids, and shuttling everyone where they need to be. All in the middle of the biggest snowstorm we have had so far this year. Weight is still steady at 169. I am hoping to see 168.5 tomorrow. By the end of the month I would like to be back down to my lowest weight of 164. I will work hard and it will happen!!
Ward--Work, work, work, you are going to rock that triathlon!
Susie--How are you doing today? I think I am kind of partial to the green team on BL. I liked how they just got on those bikes and rocked it from the start. I also like the white team. That guys has a lot of obstacles, but I can't wait to see what he looks like at the end!
Mindy--How was working out today with your new best friend? (Mindy worked out with her ex-arch-enemy today!) Payday is creeping up tomorrow...spend wisely!
lady--you are right about rolling the eyes over the one inch of snow! I think we got about 3 or 4 today. School probably won't even be cancelled tomorrow. Rats. I am glad you did BL cardio today.. I love that one! I always notice my waist firming up when I do that one a lot.
SCraver--Welcome! Congrats on the new addition and your new determination to shed those extra pounds! You are at almost the same weight I was when I started, and trust me, you WILL be under 200 by your August birthday!! Do you have a workout partner or friend that can work out with you? How is the nutrition plan going? Let us know what kind of plan you are using...we always like to try new things!!
Hows it going Tecampbell and sonickel?
Talk to you girls tomorrow!
Last edited by Kelly530; 01-07-2010 at 08:14 PM.
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01-07-2010, 08:33 PM
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#27
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Maintainer Wannabe
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,614
S/C/G: 161/143/135
Height: 5'7"
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Hey guys!
Welcome, SCraver! Congratulations on the little one. Is he your only?
Kelly, we've got a little dusting of snow on the ground here in Atlanta, and chances are that school will be cancelled tomorrow. We just can't handle it!
Today I swam for about 25 min, went to Ride, and then did 35 min on the elliptical. I am loving the swimming, and I feel it in my muscles, too. Eating is on plan. My daughter has been complaining of a stomach ache tonight, so I may have her home tomorrow. If that's the case, no gym.
Keep up the good work, everyone!
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01-07-2010, 09:01 PM
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#28
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mtiger
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,182
S/C/G: 251.5/177/145
Height: 5'4"
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Snow is still coming down here. My new workout buddy crapped out on me today. She wanted to get home because of the snow. My goodness!! How can you live in Michigan and be bothered by a few inches of snow???
I came home and did the BL Last Chance Workout. I feel I gave it my all. Last chance before weigh-in Monday.
Kelly- You are all signed up for our contest at work. Looks like my schedule is open Sat. My whole family has plans. Hopefully I can find something to do.
Susie- Keep it up girl.
Ward- Good job on the workout.
Scraver- you can do it and reach your birthday goal.
Lady- Your gym sounds great. Thanks for your input.
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01-08-2010, 08:18 AM
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#29
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I'm Just a Little Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Willington, CT
Posts: 1,404
S/C/G: 250/215/170
Height: 5'9"
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Kelly: Thanks for the welcome! My sister is a GREAT influence on me. She has joined a gym and works out with a personal trainer twice a week. I have been able to join them a couple times. Her and I have set up little goals for this month and next month to try and "beat" each other. And there is a trainer at my gym who has set up a strength training routine for me and she is going to meet with me once a week to go over my nutrition. I have a really great support network! I am mainly focusing on eating healthy and staying around 1,400 calories or so a day - balancing carbs, fat, protein and getting plenty of fiber!
Ward: Thank you for the welcome! My son is my only so far! He will be a year old in two weeks (where does the time go??) My husband and I plan to have a second (and final) child eventually! Do you have any children?
Mindy: Thank you, I am looking forward to being thin (ish) for my b-day!!
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01-08-2010, 08:52 AM
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#30
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Maintainer Wannabe
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,614
S/C/G: 161/143/135
Height: 5'7"
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SCraver, we have two. My daughter is 7 and in second grade and my son is almost 6 and in kindergarten. Here's the photo we used for our holiday card:
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