wormwooddoll, my mom's scale was a WW one, too. I don't even know what mine it, but it seems consistent. It even gave me another .5 down today!
crazymamaof4, I take a supplement called Super CitriMax with ChromeMate which is hydocitric acid with niacin bound chromium, if I remember correctly. I also take (try to!) a green tea supplement from Dr. Schiff, I think. My grandmother gets those pamphlets and stuff from Reader's Digest and one of them was to get you to buy this book, The Fat Loss Pharmacy. I wound up finding it online for WAY less than RD wanted, and I found an e-book version which I read. It's basically about studies on different supplements and how in the trials, they've helped people lose weight. There's also a little section on specific people and their issues and what their doctors put them on which is how I picked what I wanted to take. I also want to take 5-HTP, but the drug store version made me SOOOO sick (like mega stomach cramping, throwing up all day, could barely stand up straight thought I was dying sick). They recommend to get one with a certain coating so that it doesn't dissolve until it's in your intestines because it makes most people sick in the stomach. I tried it again after the first sick day just to make sure that's what did me in, and I did start getting sick again but found eating something to be helpful.
I think the Super CitriMax was recommended for help with preventing pre-diabetes, and I have a mild insulin resistance right now that my doctor keeps threatening me with getting diabetes. One of the meds that I take for the insulin resistance is a diabetes medicine, but it's usually what keeps me from being constipated! I have a long history of issues in that department, and while the med makes my tummy upset sometimes, being able to go regularly is almost worth it.
As for me, I am SOOOO rocking this week! This morning, the happy scale said 278!! That's 6 pounds since Monday, even if I think most of those pounds were stomach issues. It still rocks my socks!
Blargh. Had a wonderful, healthy dinner planned yesterday but found out at the last minute that my crockpot had broken so my roast never cooked. As a last minute change we decided on KFC's new grilled chicken, held the biscuits with green beans and mashed potatoes (no gravy) as sides. All in all the meal was around 400 calories but the sodium must have been horrible as I weighed two pounds heavier this morning.
But today is a new day and hopefully the water weight will go away quickly
Hi everyone,
I've been working hard and sticking to my new diet. There are so many temptations I've encountered and it's only the fourth day! I managed to do a full body workout yesterday with my boyfriend the bodybuilder and I feel great! I even drank a whole gallon of water. I'll be going to the gym in about 10 minutes to do some intensive cardio. I know 90 percent is water weight but my scale said 197 this morning that's half my goal for the month. ^-^
Keep it up girls. We can all meet our goals if we work hard! Good Luck!
Delphi, the taste is fantastic (better than the fried oddly enough). The calories are also very low but don't think we'll be getting it again. The amount of sodium is just too high for my taste.
Quick check in. I stayed within my calorie range yesterday, even though it was hard. . . Down to 162.2 so another .2lbs loss. It's coming off slowly but surely!
June Weight Loss Challenge List of Participants (so far!)
Weight Loss goals are in this list. Exercise goals are in the sister thread--June Exercise Challenge: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=172728. If anyone sees something that they'd like to have changed or edited in their info, please just let me know! I'll continue to add new people as they join in. Good luck to all! You can do it!
FullSteamAhead: Lose 6-7 lbs Delphi: Lose 10 lbs; keep a 1000-calorie deficit everyday; eat at least 1200 calories everyday Blondie: Lose 10 lbs (?) Jacqui_D: Lose 10 lbs to reach 177 lbs; eat breakfast within 30 min of waking up; eat at least 4 out of 6 times a day, not missing more than 1 full meal a day; do not miss eating any 2 times consecutively VickieLou: Lose 12.5 lbs to reach ONEderland Gatorgirl6: Lose 10 lbs; stay OP 6 days a week; drink more water Crazymamaof4: Lose 5 lbs to reach 166.4 lbs; lose inches; stay OP at least 85% of the time; eat more fruits and veggies; try at least one new recipe a week Lene1974: Lose 5 lbs; take a vitamin daily JasonsLea: Lose 10 lbs; apply for at least 10 jobs; set a bed/wake-up time Wifey: Lose 11 lbs to reach ONEderland Ja23: Lose 8 lbs LaurenA: Lose 8 lbs Susiemartin: Lose 10 lbs Glutio: Lose 10 lbs Biju: Lose 8-10 lbs to reach 125-123 lbs Jacque9999: Lose 4 lbs; lose inches Squeeze: Lose 10 lbs Babes315: Lose 5 lbs by June 11th; reach 175 lbs by the end of June WormwoodDoll: Lose 10 lbs Hattie22: Lose 7 lbs Blondie32: Lose 10 lbs Michelle0630: Lose 5+ lbs to reach the 140s Plexi: Lose 10 lbs to reach 159 lbs NewShinyMe: Stay OP 6 days a week; reach the 160s Wistfulgirl: Lose 7 lbs Nellonello: Lose 8 lbs; keep a Sensewear calorie deficit of 1000 calories per day 100percentME: Lose 9 lbs to reach 130 lbs Dragonfly: Lose 10 lbs/4.5 kg Fattopia: Become a Size 20 Lookingtobehealthy: Lose 8-10 lbs Kswood87: Lose 8-10 lbs to reach at least 179 lbs Leigh: To reach 211.6 (20 lbs down goal)-209 lbs (10 % goal) AtlGirl: Stay OP; lose 11 lbs Tummy_Girl: Lose 12 lbs Tracy: Lose 10 lbs Ladyfyre: Lose 12 lbs Sheena41: Lose 3 lbs Mizmizzy: Lose 12 lbs SupaChix: Breawna: Lose 8 lbs SupaChix: Jodi: Lose 6 lbs HisSweetGypsyRose: Lose 8 lbs Mtphotochick: Lose 10 lbs Janis427: Lose 10 lbs Dollypie: Lose 10 lbs Odysseygurl: Lose 12 lbs Lewisempire: Lose 10 lbs Urockmom: Lose 6.5 lbs Lowandfat: Maintain weight loss (?) Ms_Perception: Reach 161 lbs Abielle: Lose 10 lbs Canadianangel: Wear size 14 pants Couch: Lose 4.2 kg, (9.2 lb) to reach 99.9 kg (219.8 lb) RubyJan: Stay on Atkins' induction Bahecasmart: Lose 10 lbs Gekster: Lose 10.7 lbs Saramommy: Lose 8 lbs to reach 147 lbs Velveteen: Reach 85 kg or less Iaradajnos: Go to most successful calorie restriction of 1300; reach highest weight within "healthy" weight range on BMI chart by June 18 SuzyQ: Lose 5 lbs Econ_nerd: Lose 10 lbs to reach 234.6 lbs Dandk0204: Lose 15 lbs Tamikazie: Lose 6 lbs
Lene, somehow I missed the information that you had a UTI! I hope you feel better soon! Man, those are the worst!! If I even think I begin to feel one coming on, I hammer down the cranberry, cranapple, crangrape, and/or cranraspberry juice! You'd be surprised how often that works to straighten out the acidity and kill the bacteria responsible for those buggers! I don't know how you possibly could have gotten one with the amount of water you've been drinking, but get well soon, girlie!!
WWDOLL!!! CONGRATS on reaching ONEDERLAND!!!!! Those 200's are GONE!!!
CMof4, yep, wellbutrin was awful for me too. I was really hopeful, but nope. It made me break out into a rash and I guess that's a MAJOR danger sign, so they didn't bother to wean me away off of it--they yanked it right now! I'm sorry you're suffering from constipation. I just don't get it. It seems that all of us who drink lots of water and eat lots of veggies and roughage like they tell you to do, without even going overboard, end up sooner or later getting constipation. Like I told Delphi before, I tried everything the first month, including prunes, and the thing that finally did it for me was red, yellow, and orange peppers roasted with vidalia onions, olive oil and a touch of italian dressing. So I don't know if peppers have a property in them to clear that problem up or if I just lucked out! OH!! on the 30 lbs down!!! Woohoo on the panties!!! Our weight loss seems to be taking a similar path!! Isn't it great?!
LaurenA, congrats on the 1 lb down and 3 for the week!! Great job!!! You're doing it right, girl!! Keep it up!!
Dollypie, great job planning ahead for the wedding! You've done so well so far and you can do it! e
Delphi, yeah, days of spaghetti probably was pushing it, lol! But still you lost a lb, so that's incredible!
Glutio, on the 6 lbs down!! WOW!! You ARE rocking it!!!
AtlGirl, you did a great job on a spur-of-the-moment switch of plans! Don't get down about the water weight; it will come off! The good news is that you stayed away from adding REAL weight!! Good for you!
Odyssey!! Great job staying OP and working out!! Are you saying that you lost 6 lbs? I'm a little confused by the water weight comment, and I'm not sure what weight you started out at, although your stats have your CW as 203. So if you're saying that you lost 6 lbs this week to reach ONEDERLAND, CONGRATS!!!!!! That is FANTASTIC!!!! Keep it up, girlie!!!
Abielle, woohoo on another .2 down!!! Great job staying OP!!
As for me, I have eaten breakfast today and my DH is grilling chicken right now for lunch! Yay!
What great n ews. We have many success stories so I think I'll start with the congrats.
Jacqui and crazymama, congratulations on the 30lb. mark laidessssssssssssss :car rot: Your kicking it girls, wtg.
Jacqui, yes I've been blessed w/a nice family..been lucky that way and it's something I never take for granted. Thanks chick and congrats on the additional loss
crazymama, wtg! : ). Yesssssss, I did take my measurements (finally) around mid may (prior to th at I had just done my waist). I really wish I had taken them initially because there is no question that hips, thighs, butt have really dwindled . I checked them the other day but havn't seen much movement (though it's only been 2 weeks) but I think i lost some in my arms. I'm glad you asked about that and thanks for reminding us all to do that. It can at least provide some sanity if/when the scale isn't moving.
congrats to you again, your doing wonderful crazymama You keep on truckin. Oh and the constipation issue, might want to try some prunes (docs often recommend that). Thanks chickie oh yeahhhhh, the haddock is so good! It's light, low in cals, omega 3's....the whole shebang. Try it sometime .
Susie, Lauren, MsPerception, glutio, and Abiele, congratulations to you all as well on the losses girls :carr ot: wtg chickies! That put you all at about approx. a 15lb. loss collectively!
I hope I didn't miss anyone, congrats to all of you on your success thus far
Jacquiiiiiiii, that sounds like a yummy lunch that your DH is making Bon apetit!
wormwoooooood doll and Odyssesy congratulations on the losses as well girls, great job
Delphi, hi girl. That's just fluid! IT will come right off chick. Like our Jacqui said, your doing marvelous. Carbs retain fluids, that's prob what nailed you (I used to go up 2lbs. almost religiously after eating pasta..lots of it though). Some of those sauces can be quite salty as well and add to the fluid retention. I used to use ragu (it's very tasty) but have switched to Hunts tomatoe sauce (in winter when watching sugar, sodium, etc). It's lower in cals and sugar and maybe sodium. It tastes plain at first if your used to Ragu but I season mine by (lightly sauteeing some finely ground garlic in pam first or use garlic powder) and adding a little oregano, pepper, and a pinch of rosemary sometimes. I love it now.
Sounds like TOM might be looming the way yyou describe things. Feel better chicky Hoping the sunshine comes your way andyou get out a bit. I always start getting cabin fever when I stay in too much.
Mrs.P, as far as sauces go....the homemade stuff can't be beat. I was a little suprised when you said you lose after it, I tell you chicky that sounds pretty darn good. I would like to try it sometime. Keep on truckin' and congrats once again .
Altgirl, hang in there. When it comes on that fast it is usually fluids. A good day with plenty of lean protein, salads and veggies, etc. and lot's of water should h elp flush it away. Keep on truckin' .
urockmom, I'm glad you had a great Birthday with DH. Mine didn't even want a party this year ( I have the family over for his birthday usually) and it worked out perfect because my parents wanted to take us to dinner for his birthday (back in March) and we ended up celebrating .
I am so glad we are going to have a nice weekend. We are thinking to bring lunch and go to the beach (sandypoint), hope we get parking as that is not an easy place to get parking. You have a great weekend too!
Dollypie~ sounds like you have a fun weekend ahead of you! Be careful hauling that sand--that stuff is heavy! Especially after the 10th bag or so!
Delphi~ yeah, I'm excited about getting the Active--we'll see how it goes! Yeah, stool softener doesn't work (dr's had me taking some after I had the girls for some reason and I never noticed a difference), I might have to try Jacqui's pepper recipe!
Glutio~ 6 pounds!! That's crazy fab!!! Keep up the great work! Thank for the info on the supplements!
Atlgirl~ aw man! Your crockpot broke? That's rotten! Oooh, I gotta say, I'm jealous you tried that new grilled chicken--it looks gooood! And I love those evil biscuts! Love them! Bummer about the 2lbs, but I'm sure you're right--drink lots of water and it'll be gone in no time!
Odyssey~ woo hoo! Sounds like you're moving right along! Keep up the great work!
Abielle~ another loss! WTG girlie!!
Jacqui~ thanks for the pepper tip--I'll have to try it! I wonder if it's the peppers or the olive oil maybe? Hmm...it's worth a shot and I could always use some more veggies!
FSA~ oh good! I'm glad you took them! Now I don't have to come hunting you down with a tape measure! You're doing a great job girlie--that scale will finally kick in and start behaving itself! Just keep doing what you doing!
Okay girls, well, lunch is over and it's now time to purge and organize the boys' dresser! Woo hoo! I bet you wish you were me!
Hahahaha!
Hope everyone is having a great day! How much water have you gotten in today?! Hmmm?
Dollypie, wtg on being OP, have a great time at the wedding tomorrow
Tamikaze, congratulationssssssssss on the 5lb. loss :che er3: and also congrats to tummgirl
Girls sorry if I miss you, the posts are flying. THis is rocking, so many losses so far.\
OH I have to go. A big hi to all of you girls.
SuzyQ, I scrolled back a few pages to double check the posts and though I always read them all , I am slipping up a bit in responding to all and I wanted to say sorry I missed responding to your plea of ideas. When I come back, your numero on my list. Hang in there with us chat soon
Well I managed to get my Strength Training in, even though I feel like going and laying down. Urg, it's soooo annoying to feel like poo! Alas, I did it and as always felt good while doing it, but now, I just wanna go lay down again. What the hay? Isn't exercise supposed to give you energy...not deplete you of it? Oh well, I think it will be a very short day for me. I don't see me staying up too much past seven tonight. I'm ready to get this day over with already.
No time for personals ladies, I'll catch up later. I think I'm gonna go take another shower and perhaps even curl up with my two yr. old and watch some PBS.
Afternoon Chicas Delphi- I just think that I am faustrating with eating right and getting in exercising and seeing the same 2-3 lb go back and forth. I barely have time to get in more exercise. I have parked further away, take the stairs everyday. I was just feeling a little hopeless Jacqui - Thank you for the encouragement. I do need a . Thanks
NSM- I have to try to get in some more exercising. Like I said to Delphi, I do park away from my work place. I take the stairs to my office. I am, on weekends, catching flyballs that my son hits, which is alot .
Lookingbetter- I have to get myself into thinking "I can". I think about all of the "I can" when ever I have to go to a function, especially a family function. I def think about how my all time favorite store was and still is Express. And everytime I go to the mall I constantly think one day and sigh. I have to start thinking " Express, I'm coming for ya". Thank you all very much for the encouragements. I def needed them. My WI is on Wednesday so I'm going to push myself a little harder this weekend.
ATLgirl--That KFC grilled chicken looked mighty good to me, too. The a skinny but very healthy conscious friend mentioned how it's pumped full of MSG right before DH and I were going to go get some. So, I guess if I do KFC, I'll stick with original and peeling the skin off. (Still not great, but so dang yummy when I'm in the mood for it.)
I can't remembered who asked, but my spaghetti sauce is pretty simple. Diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, italian seasoning (I sometimes use them individually..oregano, basil, etc.), garlic, onion, green peppers, a couple tsp. of sugar/brown sugar/splenda (whatever you prefer. I like a little sweetness in my sauce.) and extra lean ground beef. I brown the meat, drain the fat, do the diced peppers and onion in the skillet a few minutes then add a couple cloves of garlic for a minute and add the tomatoes and tomato sauce and simmer for awhile. The sugar goes in about 10 minutes before I'm going to serve it. Okay, if you're not into cooking that sounds complicated, but I love to cook, so it's no big deal especially since I've done it a million times.
I've already "expelled" the extra weight from this morning, so I feel like I'm still on track. Speaking of constipation (or lack thereof)...I don't usually have that issue, but whenever I eat horribly off-plan it certainly does cause things to process quickly for me! I don't recommend it for laxative use though! LOL Also, beans, peppers, some dairy (maybe try Activia yogurt) and corn each have that effect on at least one person in my family. Just FYI.
I guess that's enough from me for now. Hope everyone has a skinny day and a great weekend!
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Those 200's are GONE!!! 
sunshine comes your way andyou get out a bit. I always start getting cabin fever when I stay in too much. 
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You're doing a great job girlie--that scale will finally kick in and start behaving itself! Just keep doing what you doing! 
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but I love to cook, so it's no big deal especially since I've done it a million times.
Speaking of constipation (or lack thereof)...I don't usually have that issue, but whenever I eat horribly off-plan it certainly does cause things to process quickly for me!
LOL Also, beans, peppers, some dairy (maybe try Activia yogurt) and corn each have that effect on at least one person in my family. Just FYI.