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10-05-2011, 09:01 PM
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Optimistic.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: South LA
Posts: 172
S/C/G: Inches: 47"/44.25"/37"
Height: 5'4"
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Jen- I'm curious, how many carbs do you consume a day? I've been doing under 100. Probably not good for breastfeeding.
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10-05-2011, 09:57 PM
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Back at It!
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: China
Posts: 942
S/C/G: 238/220/170
Height: 5'4 1/2
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Thanks for the welcome everyone!
Many of you are so close to onederland which is so exciting! I've been trying to get there, but I got off track in March, and gained eight pounds back. I just started going back to weight watchers a few weeks ago.
So I've made a lot of changes lately with my diet and I'm trying to be consistent with working out. I hope to see a woosh on the scale next week for sure. My goal is to work out 5-6 days this week. Sometimes I wonder if I should be doing more cardio. I usually do 40 minutes of eliptical or running, but maybe I should up it to closer to an hour? How much cardio do you all do? I started doing aerobic classes this week (step and total toning) They are pretty intense.
Transforming, I love your jewlery. Sounds like a fun Halloween you have planned.
dogdays, Congrats on your huge loss. Your child sounds so smart and cute.
Caramel, good luck on the weight loss this week. Let me know if you find increasing the cardio helps with the weight loss.
itsmyturn, Congrats on getting in so much exercise. I can relate because I'm trying to get in six days this week with one rest day.
shalyn and jendiet, how low carb do you go? I was looking at trying to get between 50-100 carbs per day which I read is good for weight loss. I believe that below 50 carbs per day puts your body in Ketosis.
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10-06-2011, 06:38 AM
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#18
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: IL
Posts: 253
S/C/G: 247.7/224.3/155
Height: 5'8"
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Jojo, Thanks so much. Working out 5 - 6 days is great! I think 40 mins is really good, if you are able to do 1 hour, great, if not that is good too. I started out doing cardio 30 mins a day for 2 months (3 days a week, plus 3 days of weights), now I am doing cardio for 1 hour. I workout 6 days a week, 3 days cardio 3 days weights (alternating days). Your aerobic class sounds awesome! GREAT job!
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10-06-2011, 08:56 AM
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#19
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: IL
Posts: 253
S/C/G: 247.7/224.3/155
Height: 5'8"
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Weighed in today, I am at 201.2! Shocked! Tomorrow is my official weigh-in day. We will see how that goes. I can't believe 1.4 lbs away from onederland! Hopefully I see it this weekend. I hope!
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10-06-2011, 11:32 AM
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~Being Positive~
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 93
S/C/G: 238/211/150
Height: 5'4
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Transforming - Thx I will check into that dvd
Dogdays - I am actually doing ok with my diet, I'm saying ok b/c sometimes after cardio I am way under my 1200 calories. I know that my body will go into starvation mode so I try to stick with my 30day meal plan to have enough calories.
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10-06-2011, 11:58 AM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 32
S/C/G: 220/204/125
Height: 5'3''
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Hi! I've been sitting at 204-206 for a couple months now and then just weighed in at 210! Wrong direction! I've been trying to do this by myself but now I'm really considering Weight Watchers. I have a friend who is a life member coming over today and I'm going to ask her more about it.
I can't let my sweet tooth keep me from Onederland!
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10-06-2011, 12:50 PM
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#22
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 135
S/C/G: 244/ticker/135
Height: 5'4"
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Morning everyone! TOM has hit me full force today so all I want to do when I get home from work is snuggle with my heating pad and some chocolate. Maybe I'll ditch the chocolate at least! Other than that and feeling bloated as all get out, I've been doing well. Tomorrow will be w1d3 for C25K and it's been going surprisingly well. No knee pain thus far and day 1 was easier than I expected.
WOW look at you all so close to Onederland!!! Now off to get caught up on some posts!
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10-06-2011, 01:04 PM
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#23
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 135
S/C/G: 244/ticker/135
Height: 5'4"
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Shalyn - You are doing fantastic! ONEderland bound!
JoJo - I tend to think to just go with what you feel comfortable with.
ItsMy - Rest days are VITAL sometimes I think. I'm actually thinking about taking one today. TOM cramps are really "cramping" my style today. Back on the exercise wagon tomorrow though.
Transforming - Awesome! You are about to knock down those 200s for good!
Caramel - ditto about Jillian's 30 day shred. I need to pick that back up again myself. That will help the days I'm not doing c25k.
Luvit - hello!
Sorry if I missed anyone!
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10-06-2011, 03:30 PM
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#24
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~Star~
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Valley of the Sun, AZ
Posts: 1,726
S/C/G: 236.4/~ticker~/150
Height: 5'6"
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Transforming - Excellent that you hit that weight despite TOM! Your onederland party will surely be happening momentarily I am so excited for you and shows that when you push through, even when not "feeling it", it really does make a difference!!! You are taller than me, but we started at near the same weight and it feels AMAZING to start seeing a "1" in front of the reading on the scale! *preparing the party hat*
Caramel33 - Elliptical work sure won't hurt you. The only advice I dare give is to remember to keep mixing up your routine in some way. As far as anything else, I don't think I would be much help - only 1 time since I started this, did I ever lose 3 or more pounds in a week. I am usually up to 2Lb/wk ... a slow loser.
dogdays - I LOVE that your daughter said that! Out of the mouths of babes,
Jojo - Sounds like you have a great beginning to restarting your journey Personally, I do strength training 3x/wk (and it's fast paced like circuit to keep heart rate up), and cardio the other days. I usually take 1 rest day during the week, but get super active on the weekends. Everyone is different, but I feel my best and less stressed if I do this much
Luvinit - You need to find the plan that works for you, that you can live with You are still lower than when you first started, so ahead of the game in that respect
geauxgirl - Sorry to hear TOM is hitting you so hard. Seems to be the theme for us all this month. So glad to hear you have been sticking to your fitness plan, and certainly taking one day off for rest isn't going to hurt a thing for you
As for me - TOM should be completed for me today (YAY!), so time to hope the water weight will be gone by Saturday's weigh in! I hit the gym last night and stretched too. I am proud that I have stuck to plan with the added company at the house, and honestly only thing I am slacking on is getting enough sleep... good deal!
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10-06-2011, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Posts: 217
S/C/G: 181/169/150
Height: 5'4
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Hello everyone!
What a busy week. My receptionist and practice partner are off for the school holidays (it's a short holiday here), so I'm running my practice on my own. Not much to report on my side - I'm recycling the same 1.2 pounds and have been for the last 10 days. Very disheartening, especially with how limited my calorie intake is. But never mind!
Everyone seems to be hanging strong. Is it just me or have you all formed a TOM club?! :-) Shame to all!!!!
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10-06-2011, 03:58 PM
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#26
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: IL
Posts: 253
S/C/G: 247.7/224.3/155
Height: 5'8"
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Caramel, if you get it let me know how you like it. I have all of her dvds. She is great!
Luvinit, if one thing isn't working for you, you should definitely try something else. I hope your friend can give you all the info you are looking for. Good luck!
geauxgirl, I just got rid of TOM. Happy to see it pass. Happy to hear you have been doing well.
Itsmyturn, Thanks so much! No one is more shocked then me. I told my husband this weeks weigh-in wouldn't be good. I honestly didn't expect to lose anything. Well my body felt so bloated and sore, that I didn't think I would, so it is a nice suprise. Wish I would see onederland tomorrow, but I know that will not happen. Hoping over the weekend. Yes, I know the feeling is awesome. It has been such a long time since I have been in onederland. I am so happy! I can't wait to see the party hats! LOL We had TOM at the same time. Mine just ended today. Hope you have a GREAT weigh-in on Saturday. Awesome job with your workouts. I know how hard it is not want to workout during TOM. Especially the first couple of days. Yuck!
As for me, I am home from work. Feels great! I can't wait until the weekend. It will be nice having a few days off. Anyone have any plans? Fall cleaning, baking, yard work, special workouts?? Saturday, we have a party to go to, for my husbands job. Sunday will be our shopping/cooking date day/night. Other than that nothing much going on, maybe laundry and cleaning.
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10-06-2011, 04:01 PM
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#27
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: IL
Posts: 253
S/C/G: 247.7/224.3/155
Height: 5'8"
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momwannabe, LOL it is funny to see so many of us dealing with TOM, I would say it is a TOM Club. Sorry to hear about your status. Keep pushing forward. Sooner or later it will come off.
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10-06-2011, 04:32 PM
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#28
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: IL
Posts: 253
S/C/G: 247.7/224.3/155
Height: 5'8"
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I tried something a few weeks ago, and with Halloween coming up, I just thought about it and wanted to share it with all of you. If you love taffy apples you are going to love this. Cut up an apple (I had a Gala apple), and eat it will some walnuts. OMG reminds me of a taffy apple without the caramel of course. So good!
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10-06-2011, 05:47 PM
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#29
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: SC
Posts: 4,483
S/C/G: 217 /*/140
Height: 5'5"
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ugh computer ate my post! Well, I don't really know. All I do is grab MOSTLY low carb foods. I need to write it down, but today my supply is MUCH better. I also revived MyNetDiary from my IPOD.
well, it's time for progress pics, although NO WEIGHT loss. Kind of silly. But maybe you will see a difference.
overall, I see my diastasis better. lol. I think my legs and arms look funny with my fat tummy and chest.
gah, i tried to resize them, and none of them worked--well one. I don't care. Takes too long. stupid computer!!!!
Last edited by jendiet; 10-12-2011 at 12:29 AM.
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10-06-2011, 08:23 PM
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#30
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 436
S/C/G: 217/ticker/115
Height: 5'0"
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Jojo - Your workout plan sounds great. Like ItsMy said, definitely mix it up a bit so your body doesn't get used to a specific routine. You're well on your way - good luck!
Transforming - CONGRATS on your new low today!!!! I squealed with delight, LOL! I'm looking forward to a sneak peek over the weekend so I can bring out my party hat!!!
Caramel - I still struggle with calories too. I end one or two workouts a week under my calorie target, but honestly, it hasn't stalled me out, so I've decided to stop stressing about it. As long as I feel well fed, and know that I'm eating healthy and getting my daily nutritional requirements, I'm happy. Good luck to you!
Luvinit - WELCOME!! Thanks for jumping in and chatting with us. I'm sorry to hear you've gone in the wrong direction recently. But the good news is you know what caused it and know how to fix it. Good luck to you! I hope your WW friend was able to offer some motivation for you today.
geauxgirl - sorry to hear about your TOM cramping and bloating. It's the worst, isn't it?! Glad to hear the C25K is going well for you! That's fabulous!
ItsMy - I'm so proud to hear you've been sticking to plan despite your visitors. I hope it makes you proud too - to know that sticking to plan during challenging times proves you're making a permanent life change that will stick with you long after the weight loss part of your journey has ended. I hope your water weight whooshes off in time for your Saturday weigh in!!
momwannabe - wowsers your week sounds very busy indeed! I hope it eases up for you a little. Hang in there with the scale frustrations. You could be building muscle faster than you're burning fat so you're not seeing the scale descend yet, but it will. Have you tried taking body measurements to see how much you've physically changed. I bet you'd see movement there. It WILL happen for you if you stick with it.
Jen - OMGosh what a HUGE difference. HUGE! Your legs, your ribcage, your back, your stomach, everything - I could go on! Definitely significant. I'm not sure why it's not translating on the scale for you, but it's very very obvious to me. Great job!!! A true non scale victory for you!! You should feel really good about your efforts.
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