When I was a dancer I was 36/24/36. Yes that was years ago but I should be able to get close to that again.

Retire - Thank you for the congrats! Both the cookies & date bars sound delicious!! Im not diabetic, but I use Splenda instead of sugar in just about everything now-a-days. Ive realized sugar free = way less calories!

Prinny - Oooo I wanna play! I was just watching Tivo'd Biggest Loser yesterday and kicking myself in the face for not taking total before photos from different angles and doing my before measurments. I guess it was because I never really thought Id get this far with this. I knew I wanted it very badly, but wanting and doing were two different things. Im going to leave this post and go measure myself right now, HA!.....

Alright my measurements are 36/28/38 & Im 5'7". How awful is that for my height?

Tiny young things!!

Good Morning Ladies

I can't believe the sun is out,but I'm not going out,Leo is going to the barber and than doing the shopping as the pain killers are making me so sleepy.

Going to attempt to get my laundry done today,and bring some of my light weight clothing upstairs. Have to separate the whites from the other clothes with two laundry bags. TG we don't have any more heavy clothes to wash.

Got a sneak peak on the scale and I'm not doing well this week, it could be the meds or water retention. Lets see what Monday brings.

VEGAS-BIG CONGRATS on your 2.4 lb weight loss. you're doing terrific,you'll be oiut of the 160's in no time. Sorry to hear that 3 of your children have the stomach flu.Oh gee!! How did you manage when they all are not feeling well and need there mommy. You better take care of yourself also.Will say a extra prayer for you.

Thanks for the invite,but DH & I are happy where we are, 100% temps is not our cup of tea. I haven't started to do any form of exercising yet, that's my problem,don't want to stretch or ride my bike until the doctor says is ok.I'm eating at the low end of my calorie range and from what I posted above isn't not helping.


RETIRE-Didn't sleep very well last night as I napped 3x 's yesterday afternoon and that interrupts my sleeping pattern at night. Hopefully I find my ZZZ's tonight. I LOVE raisin oatmeal cookies but I rather lazy to bake than so I buy my from the grocery store. (90cals) for 1 cookie.


PRINNY-WOW retire is correct to say you tiny things,I will never mention my measurements but they doubled yours. Hope you find your zzzzz's not sleeping for for the birds.



Have a great morning

Friday, YAY!!

Beach - Hooray for sun in your neck of the woods today. Its supposed to be 96 today with a light breeze. To me that means its hot with a blow dryer feeling in your face. Thanks for the WL congrats! Im sorry the scale isnt being kind to you right now. Hang in there, Im sure a loss is in the cards for you very soon! The kids only had the bug for one day. The baby had it worst of all, and luckily my younger daughter only vomitted once while my husband was home, so he helped. I kept their food light for 2 days, with no dairy, they rested alot, and all 3 are well!

Things are good over here today! W-I was the same at 163. Last night I went out with my best friend & her dad, and for the first time, I wore shorts out in years. I even paired them with a tank top, and I felt great in it! It was a NSV. I got compliments from hubby, best friend, and a worker at the casino I know

Vegaspunkermom Uh, that's not bad at ALL! *wolf whistle*

retiredone I'm not THAT young. I turn 40 this year.

beach bum Slept for about 15 hours last night, but still feel groggy. It'll take a while to even out.

I can't stand heat and sun. YUCK! I burn really fast even with sun screen and if it's over 75 I absolutely melt.

SO... I am supposed to go dancing tonight. My DH is taking a nap right now to see if he can handle going out since he got up really early. I got up early, for me, at 9:30 so I am going to be really tired if I go too. Bleh. I am afraid if I take a nap neither of us will get up though. *sigh*

If no dancing then I will ride the bike for a while tonight. Was down to 155 this morning but want to get out of the 150's ASAP. I wore some size 12 pants today even if they were a little on the small side. I am out of clean pants... guess I need to do laundry. bleh.

Good morning...
Few quick questions...any idea how many calories burned doing WATP 2 mile tape or how I can find out.
Calories in 4 oz chicken breast and 4 oz ground turkey burger?
How often to you check your weight progress?

Any input would be appreciated. I did my calorie intake check with the suggestion of CandySue..I can live with the out come, just have to readjust my "way of thinking" First 3 days were a bomb, trying to adjust..used to counting 'another' way.

I'm just hoping I can stay focused. I walked the 2 miles tape this AM so I'm motivated. Had my breakfast and thought I'd jump on here and ask for some input...
Have a lovely weekend wherever you all are...they go soooo fast.

Hi Ladies,

I'm new to Calorie Counting and have read up on previous posts so I just wanted to say hello.

Background: I am 29, married, live in Richmond IN, work full time as a CSR for Land O Lakes Purina Feed, and am starting this weight loss journey with my head held high. I've tried LAWL, Atkins, S.Beach, and most recently WW. I lost of LAWL but they have since gone out of business.

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Regards,
Michelle

Good Morning Ladies


Nothing new, going to see if I can go joy riding with Leo to the grocery store as I getting cabin fever and must get outside.Suppose to rain again,but I guess its better than snow.

Had to take my meds early this morning as the pain was severe that actually woke me up from my sleep. TG I have a doctors appointment this Thursday and the mystery of the MRI will be revealed.

Going to do something different next week with my meal plans as I'm slipping up on the scale again. Going to cut some of the bread carbs that I'm having.



VEGAS-Thanks I hope your right.Congrats on your NSV its always nice to hear compliments after working hard trying to improve you health. I do sympathize with you with sickness going thought the house my DD has 4 small children all under 8 and when one gets it the whole family gets sick.



PRINNY-Wow that's a long time, I lucky to get my reg 8 hrs. But I understand the older you get the less sleep you need.
I'm not a sun lover either,I'm not saying I don't go out in shorts & short sleeve top in the summer but I don't lounge in the backyard for sun bathing. Oh Prinny to be in the 150's again I would give anything.


LJ-I'm not use how many calories are burn off din a WATP's video. I'd go to Leslie's Web site and if there a message board there I would ask and find out.

A 4 oz chicken[roasted without skin 175c] or ground turkey burger[170c] from my calorie counter book from Calorie King .

I w-i every day and than average it up on my official W-I day.

Have agreat morning will come back later

Hi Michelle. Come and join in the chat any time you want.

L.J. I weigh in every Saturday morning. I can't take the pressure of everyday but I think when I get down to goal I may go back to every day just to make sure the weight doesn't slip back on without me noticing.

Beach, you need some to kiss your foot and make it all better. How's the doctor at that? Hope you soon get some relief from the pain.

Prinny, I don't do the sun very well myself. I have a sun intolerance and break out in a rash if I get much exposure at all. By August I'm fine again as I've adjusted to the sun but June and July can be very trying to my skin...sigh...And BTW, 40 is young if you are almost 57 (me).

Vegas, shorts are great. So glad you felt so good about yourself.

We had no water for half the day (12 hours). The main water line had a break and everything was turned off all over town until it was fixed. We were rationing water all day trying to get teeth brushed and dishes washed. No baths or showers until late this afternoon when the water finally came back on. Boy or boy do you ever miss water when you can't have it. I'd rather be without electricity (in the warm weather anyway) than water.

I weighed in this morning and lost a pound this week. Finally out of the 140s again. I'm turning my back on the 140s and embracing the 130s for the next few weeks. I'm determined to be at goal by DS's wedding day in July.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Hey everyone! I've been MIA for a while... but still trudging along on my own. Hitting the gym up pretty hard and eating pretty well. Dropped another 17 lbs in the last couple months . I'm hovering right at 200 but the scale won't give me a break and go below. Maybe next week!!!

Everyone keep up the good work. We've got a big move coming up next month but I'm going to try and check in here more to keep me motivated not go crazy from the stress!

Only danced for about an hour last night due to DH dragging his feet about leaving and then the music taking a turn for the worse after a while. DH was grumpy so I decided one hour was good enough to balance out the drinks I had and go home.

I can get into 12's now. They are a snug fit but it's not like I have to lay down to get the zipper or anything and they don't pinch when I sit but I do prefer my pants to be a little loose so I am sticking with 14's for now, I will try the 12's again in a week or so.

Need to workout before bed. Eating dinner right now so I can do so in like an hour or so. Also need to wrap the mother in law's gift for M's day.

Good Morning Ladies


Just here wish you a nothing new except I don't have to wear my brace the whole day yesterday and in the evening and this morning as my ankle doesn't hurt anymore.Not going to church as I like it rest it up for the long trip Leo & I have to take for the pet scan tomorrow.I'm still going to take it easy and keep the doctors appointment this Thursday.

RETIRE-Big Congrats on your one pound loss It looks like I'm maintaining for the second time but i know better by tomorrow morning. For some strange reach my ankle doesn't hurt anymore but it weak as I was sitting for over a month. I will have to strengthen it by doing some kind of exercise for the ankle.but I'll wait until the doctor tells me so.


VAL ROCK-Welcome back, big congrats for losing that 17 lbs. The body is probably taking a rest for the amount o ff weight you lost. Here's to a better W-I next week.


PRINNY-Your lucky that you can exercise before bed time,if I did that I won't be able sleep at all.


Have a great Sunday

Hi All

Finally finished the renovations and have the computer up and running - plenty of post to catch up on.

It so nice to see everyone still battling through weight loss - it isn't easy but I'm still ticking away.... althought the weather is a shocker here at the moment - going into winter. not happy!

Finally getting thing sorted for our wedding in August - have decided on a dress finally! I alway new what I wanted but trying to find a picture to show the dress maker was a real challenge, everything seem to be strapless and boring .. so I'm sorted. Going to leave it a bit longer before she starts on it as I hope to lose alot more by then

Very happy this week I lost 1.6 kg (3.5 pound) so happy days! coming up to TOM so not getting my hopes up this week!

Happy Monday everyone,
Well my scales are slowly inching downward. I lost 1.2lbs, that puts me to the 95lb mark.
How many carbs do you eat per day?? I think i may be eating to many so starting today I will be tracking them.I know I had to many over the weekend.
hugs to all