morning ladies...

The gallbladder scan went fine. I got back for my results on the 31st. When they put the cck(that is what they inject in ya) in me it hurt and I seriously thought I was going to puke! It only last a few minutes but yucko! I go back to the cardiologist on Thursday to get the results of my stress test. I also think TOM is comming..ugh.

Kayley: what are you going to school for? I am thinking about going back to become a teacher. It is what I have always wanted to do. Since my kiddos are almost grown, it is something to consider.

Heather: congrats on the 5 mile walk!!!

HAve a great day all!!

Cyn

Good morning ladies. I posted an introduction a couple days ago, and have spent the last couple days trying to decide which sub forum i wanted to jump into lol... after reading numerous posts, i feel that i would fit in here best...

My story would be long and boring, so i'll just give a synopsis... im 44, and have been overweight most of my adult life.. the last couple years i have added about 60lbs to my bulk.. not cool...What i think my biggest hurdles will be are soda(love the stuff) and fast food(convenience).. i think if i give up those two things, at least at first, and move a bit more, i will lose some weight. I usually drink about 2- 44 oz sodas a day (at least) and eat fast food once a day (at least)..

I bought the 'slim in 6' dvd's, and tried it for the first time a couple days ago.. omg.. 5 mins almost killed me... but i know that will get better with time.

i look forward to getting to know you ladies you seem like a wonderful bunch of women..

:hyp er:

Fed up like!

Good Morning girls...

azcyn...thanks it took me a couple times of doing it before i could do it all the way thru without stopping but now i can make it all the way thru!

Twilight..welcome to the group! I am a newbie myself i have only been posting here for about a week and the support that i get from this website is great!

Bazz...whats wrong? what are you fed up with? you know you can always come here and talk to us girls we will try to help you anyway we can..i hope things get better for you!

Well, as far as I go...i just finished a 2 mile walk and jog and i am getting ready to clean house cause it needs to be cleaned and my inlaws are coming over to celebrate our anniversary which is tomorrow! i will be married 3 years tomorrow! i cant believe it doesnt seem like its been that long!

Well, have a great day girls and i will check back later!
Heather

Hi all,

Just checking in. I've been absent a lot lately because I was busy packing and moving to my new apartment - plum wore me out.

But I've been sticking to my plan of 1 pound a week and am even ahead of the game at 18.5 pounds in 13 weeks. WhooHoo for me.

Glad to see that so many of you are doing well. Congrats.

To those of you struggling - don't give up. I've been there, more times than I want to admit, but it's finally working for me and it will for you too. My success has been more about not fretting about "dieting" and just taking it one moment at a time - so much less stressful.

Keep going!!!!!!!!

Hi Bazz...

Ive been there i know how you feel i am currently over 300 lbs but i have lost 24 lbs so far and i have alot of energy to do things that normally i wouldnt. I guess im just saying that i know how you feel i feel the same way sometimes but anytime you feel down just come here and us girls will try to cheer you up ok?

have a good day
Heather

Hey Bazz we have all been there trust me and I too feel like a skinny in a fattie, I have so much energy and don't get winded.

Twilight- The soda is the hardest I used to drink three a day everyday and after I stopped it I don't feel so tired, I have more energy , I lost some weight, and I haven't had fast food in awhile either, I used to get it once a day and now the smell of the grease makes me sick to my stomach. Good luck and we are all here for you and remember you are not alone

Hello ladies (and perhaps lurking gents?)
I'm coming here by way of a recommendation from a friend on BuddySlim. I'm 3 months into my weight loss journey - having topped out at 382 back in May. I took a cold-turkey approach and started eating better and exercising immediately. Sadly, I knew exactly HOW to eat healthier. I just didn't have the motivation. I don't know what snapped finally, but it did. Now I'm going to get there come **** or high water.

I'm 42 lbs down today. I'm a little frustrated though at the progress. Not at the pounds - those coming off are great, but I'm not seeing it yet in the mirror. Some of my clothes fit a little better, but I'd hoped by now that they'd be falling off (looking for an excuse to go shopping maybe!? *laugh*)

I can say that my health is already on the right track to improving, so I do see those results. My blood pressure is steadily declining (it was 120/70 week before last), and I can definitely see a difference in my stamina while exercising.

Anyway - Glad to find a group of folks with a battle that looks a little like mine (coming from 300+), hope I can add to the "team"

Hi girls-here are a couple of photos of me... the first one was just taken this past june 2009 a week before i began my lifestyle change i weighed 332 here and the second photo i just took today august 25, 2009 weighing 307 can you guys tell a difference? ( be honest) i dont really see a difference and that bums me out! let me know what you guys think ok?

Afternoon all,

Kayely: Yippee for the wii fit for Biggest Looser show. I love that show and now I am looking forward to the game.

Brandnewme: my panic attacks are right now at bay but that is due to the meds I am on. I see my normal Dr on Thursday and she will be able to prescribe somethign for me to cope better I hope. Hugs to you hon and hang in there. One day at a time. When I was 510 pounds a few years ago believe me I didn't think I would ever see the 300's let alone almost to the 100's. You can do it, one step at a time.

Cyn: Glad that the scan went well.

Twilight: Welcome

Beth: Hang in there young lady. You can do this. I am so proud of you for coming back. Hugs.

Heatherhb: Woo hoo for the 2 miles today.

Dani: Hi there and welcome back. So proud of you for maintaining your weight loss while you have been away.

Susan: Welcome and congrats on the -42 so far. Way to go.

Well, today I went to meet with the manager of the hospital who is in charge of students. It was cool. She said she will be writing up something for me to have as a base that will explain exactly what my duties will be and if I can teach or not after observing for a certain amount of time. They do expect me to take water aerobics classes, for free, and to take lots of notes and stuff so I am pumped. Tomorrow I meet with Voc rehab regarding getting my lifesaving certificate. That will allow me to be a lifeguard right now at the Kroc Center while I am continuing my education in water physical fitness. I am so hopeful and then Thursday I have an appointment with my Dr to see what she thinks about me continuing my employment full time or if I should go part time or even if I should be there at all.

I didn't tell you guys but I passed out at work last week that is why they have me on leave. I had such a severe panic attack that I went out. So, that is the big hold up right now because I am disabled technically and they are being super careful as to not step on my civil rights. I won't pursue them or anything but I understand they have to watch out for themselves. In the mean time I am enjoying swimming in the river occasionally when someone can drive me as I am not aloud to drive right now.

I hope you are all doing well and blessed

Annie

I hope you all had a great day! Andrew & I made it out for a quick 30 minute hike on some new trails, and I got in 30 mins of WATP. First time I’ve actually done the workout…I usually stick to cardio dance workouts. Didn’t think it was going to be as good of a workout as it was….definitely will be nice to do on days I want to do something different.

Classes start again bright and early in the morning. Hopefully I wake up! Not used to getting up at 5:30am anymore!

Heather – I hope you have a lovely anniversary! I’m not married, but my boy & I have been together close to 5 years, and it doesn’t even seem possible! Time flies, as they say. And so nice to match up a face to the name. There is definitely a noticeable difference. Your face is much less round, that definitely popped out immediately! It’s a bit difficult to judge the stomach area, due to the black clothing, but you definitely look smaller, in my opinion. Keep it up!

Dani – That is certainly an EXCELLENT loss. Congratulations to you, and keep it up!

Beth – I totally understand what you mean. I don’t get winded as easily as someone 350+ should…and I have energy for days; my friends tell me ‘you’re the most active fat person I’ve ever met’. Lol. And it’s so true!

Susannah – Hello & WELCOME! So good to have you here. Sounds like you are just doing fabulously! Even after I lost 75 lbs before, when I lost weight before, I couldn’t see it in the mirror. I knew I was losing weight, as my clothing was looser, and I had to buy smaller sizes, but I just couldn’t see it. I’m sure those around you are seeing the change though.

Annie - That all just sounds wonderful. I know you are going to be an amazing teacher. Since I was absent for a while, I’m curious what exactly got you into the mindset to become an Aqua Fitness teacher? Just a sudden desire, or was it something you’d been thinking about for a while?

Kayleystar...thanks for the compliment! I was looking at some other photos and i definately see a difference in my face and sorry about the black clothing i own a lot of black for the very reason that it makes you look slimmer but i do have some long sleeve tops that i will start wearing in october when it starts getting colder so i will take another picture then with one of those tops on ( i have like peach, pink, aqua, blue) but thanks for the compliment about my face!

Not much going on tonight tomorrow i have to get up and do my 3 mile walk and then i just have a few things to tidy up before the inlaws get here so if i get a chance tomorrow morning i will come on and say hi but if not i will be on here tomorrow night to let you know how our anniversary was!

talk to you guys later
Heather

PS Kayleystar- i see you finally did WATP and you liked it glad to hear you liked it and will use it on your off days from doing other stuff.

PSS If anyone wants to add me as a friend on their facebook i am always looking for new friends to add to my support system just look under:

Heather Bieber
Warren, MI

evening ladies...

Wow..thread is moving fast this week!!

Twilight: welcome to the group. You will love this group! I was a soda a holic..Dr pepper to be exact! I only have 2 cans a day now...limiting is better then totally not having any..that would be failure for me.

Kayley: I thought about being a lawyer because I was so argumentive as a teen..lol. Good luck with the schooling this semester.

Bazz: sorry you are having a rough time with the weight loss..hugs!!

Susannahc: welcome to the group!

Annie: HUGS sweetie!!! Hopefully your Dr can help get the panic attacks under control. I know a few months back when I had the MRSA, I would have panic attacks without a warning. And there was noting I could to about them.

As for me: First can someone tell me how to upload pics to the pic thread? It asks me for a URL.

Today I got a call at work from my regular Dr office. She said that they got my results from the gallbladder scan. I was wondering how they got them, but I remembered that I put her down as my regular Dr and to fax results to them..anyhow she asked if I was following up with the GI dr I told her yes. She said ok cause it looks like you have a bad gallbladder. I told her i go back on monday. She didnt give me specifics but I tell you what..made me feel good to know that the pains in my back..and under my right breat are not just from my weight and me being paranoid. I think they usually take them out..not sure will find out monday. I am just glad that I atleast know what one of my problems are.

We also signed our lease today. The lady we are renting from is the mom of my brothers boss. She lost her hubby in July..and it was hard to listen to her talk..you can tell she is lost without her soulmate. Makes you really look at what is important in life. She said she is glad she has us to rent it cause we will take care of it.