July Newbie Thread :D
 

Okay so I lied, there is no "newbie thread" per se. there was a newbie challenge thread, so I started this one. Of course...anyone can post on this. But I just thought this could be a good place for us newbies to really talk to eachother and post our results and keep eachother in line

Yay

This will work...

Works for me as well.
Thanks :carrot:

Thank you. Sometimes it is hard talking to people who have been on the program so long they may have forgotten the initial struggle. It's great to get advice from them, and they are usually supportive, but this is where we can find people in the same boat.
I'm on Day 11. My biggest struggle has been the after dinner sweet tooth/ urge for dessert. I tried making the pudding cakes - what a disaster that was! I've found that the peanut soy puffs work for me when I need something sweet.
My other big struggle is not going overboard on the lean protein. I am usually so hungry by supper that I talk myself into a little extra protein....actually, it wasn't that long ago that I ate a whole roasted chicken by myself! Guess I have some work to do to get this program done right.
But day by day things are coming together. I've mastered breakfast and lunch, so now I need to work on dinner. I'm allergic to most kinds of lettuce, so it limits my options for salad. I'm also allergic to eggs, so my diet gets pretty boring!
This is my third or fourth stab at this program since the end of April. I would get so far and then cheat and quit. This time, I am not quitting. I am in it for the long haul - IF (big IF) I cheat again, it will be a minor slip up in my way of life and will not derail me for more than that minute.
As my siggy says - commit to it! I'm committing every minute of every day to living a healthier life.
This time, it's personal!

Thanks for starting this thread! I start the program tomorrow and will be signing in often so it will be nice to read others experiences and support those that need it. I am really looking forward to starting the program and hope it works as well for me as it has others.
Thanks again!

Yes, tomorrow the fun starts for me as well.
I am sad to say, one of the hard parts for me will be to drink that much water a day. But I do drink a lot of soda, 3-5 a day so I guess if I can force myself to replace soda with water I should be ok.

Good luck everyone who is just starting out and keep going strong to the ones who are ahead of us :)

I've been on the program since the first of July, and I have to say I'm very impressed with the results so far. 6.8 lbs gone. :)
Laura G. I am really rooting for you not to quit! It seems like you have been through some hard times, and I really hope you can finally reach your goal!
Good luck to everyone! Don't give up!

newbie here as well. july 1 I started trying to loose the 52 pounds I gained this year. Im freaked out and horrified and embarrassed all at once. This is a great site tho and I am looking forward to sharing stories and goals and encouragement! I live in VA and have 4 kids. One year ago I was in a bikini.....I have a few suspicions as to why I blew up like this.....but when I no longer fit into my FAT JEANS....and I mean, I couldnt pull them past my KNEES...I KNEW it was time to turn this around. SO HELLO EVERYONE!

Hi everyone, i just started in June--going on to my 5th week. So fare 17lbs. It is nice to check in here and listen to others that are eating the same way as me. It helps me to say motivated.

ok first breakfast down... pina colada...
Oh well step by step.
Kind of started yesterday on my water and watching what I ate but now I have actually started the diet.
Good luck everyone!!

Just thought I'd introduce myself and share some of my weight loss journey.

My name is Darbi, I'm 40 years old with 2 daughters, 1 step daughter, 1 step son and 2 grandchildren.

Growing up I never really had a weight problem. In my early 20's I hovered around 135 and thought I was fat. What an idiot!!!
My heaviest was about 3 years ago at 226. I lost about 15 lbs in 8 months just making better food choices and not going for seconds. Then I joined a gym. I started working out 5-6 days a week doing boot camp style classes and also started running a couple times a week 5 km. I was also eating a very clean, balanced diet. I also had a personal trainer for 2 of those work out days. I became super strong and more fit than most skinny people I know. I could do 60 full on man style push ups, over 250 squats and more crunches than I care to count. I lost 15 lbs, in the first 6 months, slowed down to 3 days a week and put on 10, went back to 5 days a week lost 5 in 4 months. It didnt seem to matter how hard I worked, I just couldnt get past the 190 mark. So after beating that dead horse for a year and a half I threw in the towel. I also work full time and the hours I put into going to the gym and running were taking a toll on my family and my relationships. I never had time for anything or anyone. That is what finally brought me to ideal protein. I'm on day 5 and have lost 5.5 lbs. That took me 3 months at the gym. I'm not knocking the excersize thing, because it sure made me feel great. I definately will start back up in a few months, but no more being a slave to it. I'll probably start running again as it gives you such a natural high( all thoughs endorphins get released) but I'll also get on my bike and ride with the kids, go for a hike with my man (if I can get him out of the lazyboy lol), jump on the trampoline with my daughter and walk the dog. No more saying I don't have time because I have to go the gym.
I think this program is finally what I need. And being able to have the support all of you is crucial to my success. Thank you

Originally Posted by Wayward:
Yes, tomorrow the fun starts for me as well.
I am sad to say, one of the hard parts for me will be to drink that much water a day. But I do drink a lot of soda, 3-5 a day so I guess if I can force myself to replace soda with water I should be ok.

Good luck everyone who is just starting out and keep going strong to the ones who are ahead of us :)

I think it might be easier than you think. One year for lent I gave up soda and now I can't stand the carbonation. Maybe you too will find that to happen to you. Your coach might be able to recommend an alternate carbonated drink to get you through your soda withdrawl.

That's not a bad idea, of course I will have to meet my coach first lol.
It's kind of a strange situation how we got into trying this out, but it worked out well for us in the long run.
But we were kind of rushed through it and we wont meet our coach until next week.
Of course our 4 month old not being on the best behavior definitely played a part in our lack of full disclosure to the whole program.

For now I will just have to cold turkey it lol.

Day 1 1/2 . . . and counting
 

Hi! So I am half way through the second day and feel as though I have had more blunders than successes. While it sounded so simple during my consult, I am most challenged in trying to break my daily habits.

I have 3 young kids and am used to tasting (or finishing) their food. I found myself licking my fingers out of habit today several times. Not sure how much that will mess me up. THough I am trying to catch myself, clearly I have done it A LOT over time so it might take a while.

I also blew my first day without intending to! I didn't have lettuce (oops) but was so hungry that I added a few extra cups of vegetables thinking it couldn't harm me. But, then I kept reading about how too many can through you out of ketosis. Not that I am in it yet, but I certainly want to reach that proclaimed "happy" state sooner rather than later to ensure I stick with it. Then, to top it off I somehow managed to forget I got an evening snack (really? me, forget?) and therefore also missed the supplements.

So, sum total day 1 = more error than success. Woke up starving, not surprisingly!

Today, so far I think I am ok minus a few finger licks not caught. I don't know if any of you have this problem, but my intro packets were preselected so I feel like I have 95% desserty foods (shakes, puddings, drinks) and only a couple more substantive type foods. I am a little put off as I fear the sweet things just make me crave more sweet things. Anybody have a similar experience?

Anyway, I am on this to lose 20 pounds and pray that I find the strength and dedication to stick with it to achieve the result. Need this baby weight ALL gone!

Originally Posted by coliep:
Hi! So I am half way through the second day and feel as though I have had more blunders than successes. While it sounded so simple during my consult, I am most challenged in trying to break my daily habits.

I have 3 young kids and am used to tasting (or finishing) their food. I found myself licking my fingers out of habit today several times. Not sure how much that will mess me up. THough I am trying to catch myself, clearly I have done it A LOT over time so it might take a while.

I also blew my first day without intending to! I didn't have lettuce (oops) but was so hungry that I added a few extra cups of vegetables thinking it couldn't harm me. But, then I kept reading about how too many can through you out of ketosis. Not that I am in it yet, but I certainly want to reach that proclaimed "happy" state sooner rather than later to ensure I stick with it. Then, to top it off I somehow managed to forget I got an evening snack (really? me, forget?) and therefore also missed the supplements.

So, sum total day 1 = more error than success. Woke up starving, not surprisingly!

Today, so far I think I am ok minus a few finger licks not caught. I don't know if any of you have this problem, but my intro packets were preselected so I feel like I have 95% desserty foods (shakes, puddings, drinks) and only a couple more substantive type foods. I am a little put off as I fear the sweet things just make me crave more sweet things. Anybody have a similar experience?

Anyway, I am on this to lose 20 pounds and pray that I find the strength and dedication to stick with it to achieve the result. Need this baby weight ALL gone!

My first packets are the same, Im now on day five and am down to sweet drinks and puddings. I'll be so glad to go in on monday and pick the packs that I want. I was craving the sweets the first 2 days but now I can have a sweet pakcet and am satisfied with it.
Last night I had to pick up pizza for daughter as she is in the middle of moving, and it was torture having it smell soooo good in my car for the 20 min drive to her house and then watch them eat it, while I was starving as I hadnt had supper yet. But I made it whew!

darbi40 - way to go on abstaining from pizza. That was the first food I ran to the first time I fell off the wagon!

Coliep - things will get easier - they quickly become new habits. The good thing about this way of life is that the focus is so off of food that you have time to figure out the whys behind your weight gain. This journey forces you to focus on the mental aspects of weight loss. You can do it. The routine will come and get easier everyday.

Wayward - I went from drinking 2 -3 bottles of pop (the 2L size, so yes 4-6 liters!) a day to maybe one every week. I've switched from the aspartame kind to a flavour made with splenda. I don't over do it - because it tends to set me up for cravings! I find I get extemely hungry after drinking a pop. Water is just so much better for us, and really, if you keepa cup on your desk all day, it's surprisingly easy to get it in. I take several swallows between each sheet of paper I'm working on so I easily get 100 oz a day!

To everyone else - we can do this! It is a great program and works wonders when we stick to it. Just remember, 1 day, 1 meal, 1 bite a time, and before we know it, it's a lifetime of healthy eating!
Hope everyone is having an OP day. I'll check in again on Monday - have a great weekend.

darbi40 -- I feel the same way about exercise, as in I'm going to start exercising in a couple months, feel like it will be much easier once I get some of this weight off. Once I get into it, I end up enjoying it ^_^
coliep- welcome! 20 lbs should be relatively easy to get rid of so keep your head up and don't give up! And hopefully next week you can get some more savory selection. Definitely don't want lots of sweet stuff if that is your downfall!

As for me, I had my second weigh in after one week...lost 7.4 lbs! I LOVE this diet! Unfortunately my body fat went up, but my coach told me he sees that a lot the first week. My inches didnt go down like I wanted them to eather...shrunk a littlle in the hips and chest...oh well

I'm going to love this thread. My biggest confusion in getting started was in choosing what boxes to buy. I didn't want to be stuck with the same meals everyday. Thank goodness I found a wellness clinic that will sell some as individuals. How did everyone else start out?

Originally Posted by Wayward:
ok first breakfast down... pina colada...
Oh well step by step.
Kind of started yesterday on my water and watching what I ate but now I have actually started the diet.
Good luck everyone!!

Good luck to you too! I just had my first breakfast too! I did the ready to drink vanilla drink and put some of it in my coffee. Now just trying to drink lots of water.
Have a great day and weekend!

Originally Posted by Laura G:
Thank you. Sometimes it is hard talking to people who have been on the program so long they may have forgotten the initial struggle. It's great to get advice from them, and they are usually supportive, but this is where we can find people in the same boat.
I'm on Day 11. My biggest struggle has been the after dinner sweet tooth/ urge for dessert. I tried making the pudding cakes - what a disaster that was! I've found that the peanut soy puffs work for me when I need something sweet.
My other big struggle is not going overboard on the lean protein. I am usually so hungry by supper that I talk myself into a little extra protein....actually, it wasn't that long ago that I ate a whole roasted chicken by myself! Guess I have some work to do to get this program done right.
But day by day things are coming together. I've mastered breakfast and lunch, so now I need to work on dinner. I'm allergic to most kinds of lettuce, so it limits my options for salad. I'm also allergic to eggs, so my diet gets pretty boring!
This is my third or fourth stab at this program since the end of April. I would get so far and then cheat and quit. This time, I am not quitting. I am in it for the long haul - IF (big IF) I cheat again, it will be a minor slip up in my way of life and will not derail me for more than that minute.
As my siggy says - commit to it! I'm committing every minute of every day to living a healthier life.
This time, it's personal!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!! I may not know you, but believe in you!! We can do anything we truly put our minds and hearts to!!! If no one else, we are all here for you, and each other!!!

Keep us posted on your progress and we can all do the best we can to cheer you on!!!!!

Greetings everyone!! I have been poking around some other threads, but wanted to introduce myself on this one as well! I am re-starting IP after an 8 month hiatus following my wedding in November 2010, honeymoon and the holidays.. Sadly, I gained a lot of the weight back (started last year at 225 - got down to 187 before my wedding - and am now at 214). But, I am completely to blame, as I did not phase off... So I am totally embarrassed that I let myself gain the weight back - but I am motivated to stick to it now! I started again on Tuesday and am excited to share my experiences with y'all! Good luck!!!

Hi Everyone! I started July 4th and things are going well! I'm looking forward to the first weigh in Monday! Fingers crossed for a loss. Once I am on my way down (scale numbers) I always become even more motivated. I haven't felt deprived food wise, just a few times been hungry. Strangely its kind of been nice to FEEL hungry. Usually I just stuff more in and feel bloated and disgusting. I like the empty tummy feeling.
I have 75 pounds to lose so I'll be around for awhile. Nice to meet you all!
Carrie

I am new to this thread. I was at 148 pound before I got pregnant with my second. I was 200 pounds when I got pregnant with my first. So I am embarrassed to say I ate so much when I was pregnant( working at DQ and eating there everyday prob did not help!!) That I gained over 50 pounds!!!! I was 145 before and 200 going into labor.

I have been working here and there at little changes since I have had my daughter and am now down to 158 pounds. I am very proud of myself although I KNOW this is the hardest part since I am getting so close. I joined Goodlife 2 weeks ago and have been going 1-2 hours 4-5 days a week. Weight lifting, classes, and some cardio equipment. I have not lost anymore weight but have lost inches. I have only 10 pounds to lose but a TON of inches to lose to get back to my pre pregnancy shape. So I know these 10 pounds are going to take a while lol.
I have two goals. My first goal is to be teh weight and measurements I was before I got pregnant by the time my daughter turns one. Then my next goal is to lose even more inches, and get down to around 130-135 ( but I will be going by inches lost at this point more then weight).

I am glad I have a place to come and talk about whatever l need to and in turn talk to others about whatever they need to. WE can all learn a lot from eachother if we allow ourselves :)

Ok had my lunch... ok the chicken soup was not my favorite in any way shape or form, I think I didn't use enough water though... whoops may have made a difference.
Haven't had any soda since Wednesday night so started cutting it out a day early. Of course I forgot to eat my veggies I need to go grab those.

How come some of these packets have to taste so bad? I mean flavored Whey is better than some of them lol.
Stay with it everyone, I am the biggest in the thread so far I believe so if I can stay on track we all can!!!
Of course I am on day 1 lol so easier said then done.

Originally Posted by Wayward:
Ok had my lunch... ok the chicken soup was not my favorite in any way shape or form, I think I didn't use enough water though... whoops may have made a difference.
Haven't had any soda since Wednesday night so started cutting it out a day early. Of course I forgot to eat my veggies I need to go grab those.

How come some of these packets have to taste so bad? I mean flavored Whey is better than some of them lol.
Stay with it everyone, I am the biggest in the thread so far I believe so if I can stay on track we all can!!!
Of course I am on day 1 lol so easier said then done.

Yes some of them are pretty bad, I had the pinapple banana drink this morning and literally had to choke it down, the banana pudding packet is just as bad. I think I'll stay away from anything banana flavored. I really like the chocolate drink packet though. And I didnt mind the chicken soup too much, I added in some cooked mushrooms and celery. I made stir fry (well more like stir steam) last night with WF asian sauce. Super yummy!

Originally Posted by Scofflaw1:
darbi40 -- I feel the same way about exercise, as in I'm going to start exercising in a couple months, feel like it will be much easier once I get some of this weight off. Once I get into it, I end up enjoying it ^_^
coliep- welcome! 20 lbs should be relatively easy to get rid of so keep your head up and don't give up! And hopefully next week you can get some more savory selection. Definitely don't want lots of sweet stuff if that is your downfall!

As for me, I had my second weigh in after one week...lost 7.4 lbs! I LOVE this diet! Unfortunately my body fat went up, but my coach told me he sees that a lot the first week. My inches didnt go down like I wanted them to eather...shrunk a littlle in the hips and chest...oh well

Actually I have 60lbs to lose. Oh no, as of today 55. I wish it was only 20!

Originally Posted by Wrecky:
Hi Everyone! I started July 4th and things are going well! I'm looking forward to the first weigh in Monday! Fingers crossed for a loss. Once I am on my way down (scale numbers) I always become even more motivated. I haven't felt deprived food wise, just a few times been hungry. Strangely its kind of been nice to FEEL hungry. Usually I just stuff more in and feel bloated and disgusting. I like the empty tummy feeling.
I have 75 pounds to lose so I'll be around for awhile. Nice to meet you all!
Carrie

I agree, even thought it's sometimes difficult to fend of the hunger until it's time for my next meal. Before I was eating every few hours so I've almost forgotten what hungry feels like. I'm sure your loss will be great. I'm on day 5 and was down 5 lbs this morning. (i'm a little obsessed with the scale)

Good for you Darbi, congrats on the first 5.

Hmmm
 

Well, I wish I could say the focus is so OFF food but for me it is so ON food right now! I have eaten all day long to stave off the hunger and am feeling really funky right now. Not sick or nauseas, but in a kind of fog.

I just ate "dinner" at 4:30 because I was starving and that was after a giant lettuce stir fry a few hours ago. I cannot seem to go more than 2 hours without getting really hungry! I tried to take a nap to take my mind off of it and just dreamt of food :/

I am doing well on my water, but have also had 3 cups of 2 (2 herbal, 1 not) with splenda, 3 cups of coffee with splenda, 1 sparkling water, 1 diet RC raspberry (the no cal, no sodium, no carb, splenda stuff). I will probably drink another liter of water wtih my vitamins and then have a shake in a little while. I think I will have to go to bed to avoid thinking about food or eating more!!

Gonna try to go out for a walk in a few with the kids . . . hoping it will take my mind of things and make me thirsty.

Anybody else hear its ok to do the splenda soda? I am not doing a cola, so no additional caffeine. I cannot imagine it can negatively affect the diet but I have no idea . . .

Thinking Thin.

-N

Originally Posted by coliep:
Well, I wish I could say the focus is so OFF food but for me it is so ON food right now! I have eaten all day long to stave off the hunger and am feeling really funky right now. Not sick or nauseas, but in a kind of fog.

I just ate "dinner" at 4:30 because I was starving and that was after a giant lettuce stir fry a few hours ago. I cannot seem to go more than 2 hours without getting really hungry! I tried to take a nap to take my mind off of it and just dreamt of food :/

I am doing well on my water, but have also had 3 cups of 2 (2 herbal, 1 not) with splenda, 3 cups of coffee with splenda, 1 sparkling water, 1 diet RC raspberry (the no cal, no sodium, no carb, splenda stuff). I will probably drink another liter of water wtih my vitamins and then have a shake in a little while. I think I will have to go to bed to avoid thinking about food or eating more!!

Gonna try to go out for a walk in a few with the kids . . . hoping it will take my mind of things and make me thirsty.

Anybody else hear its ok to do the splenda soda? I am not doing a cola, so no additional caffeine. I cannot imagine it can negatively affect the diet but I have no idea . . .

Thinking Thin.

-N

Im on day five and am still fighting the hunger, although Im kinda getting used to the feeling and its not as difficult to fight off wanting to eat. I really hope this passes as everyone keeps saying it will. Having the pounds drop is a big motivation though. Stick to it, it's gotta get better or there wouldn't be so many people with such good results.

The thing I don't like is that your supposed to get headaches, I just started my physical therapy yesterday for headaches I have been getting the past 2 years, I am worried this may aggravate it.

I will say I am looking forward to barbequing some meat tonight.
Good thing I stocked up on Omaha Steaks a month ago lol.

I will also say I found the creamy bacon dressing to be pretty good tasting.
I put it on my salad last night and I also put just a hair on my plain hamburger patty and it was pretty fricken yummy.

I guess I should do an introduction post too.

I am a 38 year old father of 2... yeah I am a guy but hey they guy threads were just a bunch of complaining so I wanted to partner up with some women, so don't kick me out :)
I work in IT for a university and I am also a motorcycle safety instructor.

Too many fast food jobs in my early 20's, managed a local pizza chain for 3 years and used to drink a lot of beer that's where a lot of my weight came from.
Had my first son at 20, got divorced when he was 5, that has been an adventure in itself.
Got remarried less than a year later to a wonderful woman who was super skinny and I was about 97 pounds lighter at the time. (we have been married 12 years so you don't have to do the math.)
Well we had an event happen in our household that was not so nice and as a result we were cooped up in our house for about 14 months, and I think a lot of "our" weight gain came from that time.
That and fast food......anyways we had our child this past March and we both realized that we need to get in better shape for our son.
So we both started today, so we have a built in support system at home, but I know it's better to have as much support as you can when trying to conquer something like weight so here I am.

Quit drinking about 4 years ago, quit smoking 4 years ago... but didn't start eating healthier. So that's next.

I will try and have my wife create a login as well so that she can become a part of our group too.
Anyways that's me in a big nutshell.
I hope you don't have a problem with a man in the group.:hug:

Ugh, i forgot my veggies for lunch today and I'm DYING! I'm getting nausious. Can't wait to get home...in 4 hours.
I really LOVE the wild berry yogurt...I dunno what it is about it, but I just think it's amazing! Try it!

Originally Posted by Wayward:
I guess I should do an introduction post too.

I am a 38 year old father of 2... yeah I am a guy but hey they guy threads were just a bunch of complaining so I wanted to partner up with some women, so don't kick me out :)
I work in IT for a university and I am also a motorcycle safety instructor.

Too many fast food jobs in my early 20's, managed a local pizza chain for 3 years and used to drink a lot of beer that's where a lot of my weight came from.
Had my first son at 20, got divorced when he was 5, that has been an adventure in itself.
Got remarried less than a year later to a wonderful woman who was super skinny and I was about 97 pounds lighter at the time. (we have been married 12 years so you don't have to do the math.)
Well we had an event happen in our household that was not so nice and as a result we were cooped up in our house for about 14 months, and I think a lot of "our" weight gain came from that time.
That and fast food......anyways we had our child this past March and we both realized that we need to get in better shape for our son.
So we both started today, so we have a built in support system at home, but I know it's better to have as much support as you can when trying to conquer something like weight so here I am.

Quit drinking about 4 years ago, quit smoking 4 years ago... but didn't start eating healthier. So that's next.

I will try and have my wife create a login as well so that she can become a part of our group too.
Anyways that's me in a big nutshell.
I hope you don't have a problem with a man in the group.:hug:

Wayward, you are KICKED OUT for being a man! Go!
Haha I kid. No I love it when guys can be a part of our group, and I think there are a couple other ones floating around on the IP threads. Just so you know, guys tend to do much better at this diet than women (it's kinda like that with all diets I think)
Anyways, welcome! and definitely get your wife on here, too! Best support system ever!

SOUND THE TRUMPET:

FIRST WEIGH IN: LOST 6.8 LBS. YEAH :) :) :) :)

I posted on the daily thread and nobody got excited for me.... It took me 5 months to lose that much on WW. As I said on the other thread, my coach said some of her most successful clients are the ones with thyroid problems.

I am having another headache today, I had one the first 3 days and it went away. One thing I will tell those on their first few days, the hunger goes away fairly quickly, this is day 7 for me and I didn't even feel like eating all my food.

CELEBRATE, CELEBRATE ME :) :) :) I AM HAPPY! :)

Originally Posted by Bellamack:
SOUND THE TRUMPET:

FIRST WEIGH IN: LOST 6.8 LBS. YEAH :) :) :) :)

I posted on the daily thread and nobody got excited for me.... It took me 5 months to lose that much on WW. As I said on the other thread, my coach said some of her most successful clients are the ones with thyroid problems.

I am having another headache today, I had one the first 3 days and it went away. One thing I will tell those on their first few days, the hunger goes away fairly quickly, this is day 7 for me and I didn't even feel like eating all my food.

CELEBRATE, CELEBRATE ME :) :) :) I AM HAPPY! :)

CONGRATS!! That is a great first week! I am on my first day and I appreciate your advice about the first week issues :). Keep up the good work!

Originally Posted by Wayward:
I guess I should do an introduction post too.

I am a 38 year old father of 2... yeah I am a guy but hey they guy threads were just a bunch of complaining so I wanted to partner up with some women, so don't kick me out :)
I work in IT for a university and I am also a motorcycle safety instructor.

Too many fast food jobs in my early 20's, managed a local pizza chain for 3 years and used to drink a lot of beer that's where a lot of my weight came from.
Had my first son at 20, got divorced when he was 5, that has been an adventure in itself.
Got remarried less than a year later to a wonderful woman who was super skinny and I was about 97 pounds lighter at the time. (we have been married 12 years so you don't have to do the math.)
Well we had an event happen in our household that was not so nice and as a result we were cooped up in our house for about 14 months, and I think a lot of "our" weight gain came from that time.
That and fast food......anyways we had our child this past March and we both realized that we need to get in better shape for our son.
So we both started today, so we have a built in support system at home, but I know it's better to have as much support as you can when trying to conquer something like weight so here I am.

Quit drinking about 4 years ago, quit smoking 4 years ago... but didn't start eating healthier. So that's next.

I will try and have my wife create a login as well so that she can become a part of our group too.
Anyways that's me in a big nutshell.
I hope you don't have a problem with a man in the group.:hug:

/w=

welcome wayward! this is not a women only forum. Ive seen a few other of yur kind (lol) on this forum. We're all just here to support each other.

Originally Posted by Bellamack:
SOUND THE TRUMPET:

FIRST WEIGH IN: LOST 6.8 LBS. YEAH :) :) :) :)

I posted on the daily thread and nobody got excited for me.... It took me 5 months to lose that much on WW. As I said on the other thread, my coach said some of her most successful clients are the ones with thyroid problems.

I am having another headache today, I had one the first 3 days and it went away. One thing I will tell those on their first few days, the hunger goes away fairly quickly, this is day 7 for me and I didn't even feel like eating all my food.

CELEBRATE, CELEBRATE ME :) :) :) I AM HAPPY! :)

Congrats! day five for me, no headaches but still having issues with being hungry all the time.

Pleasantly Surprised Day 3
 

So just popping in to say Wahhhooooo! Now, I am not naive enough to think it is "real" weight loss after 2 days on the program but even seeing a nice drop due to water weight is the encouragement I needed. In 2 days, I am down 4.8 pounds (and back in the 140s!). Just 15.2 to go =)

Originally Posted by Bellamack:
SOUND THE TRUMPET:

FIRST WEIGH IN: LOST 6.8 LBS. YEAH :) :) :) :)

I posted on the daily thread and nobody got excited for me.... It took me 5 months to lose that much on WW. As I said on the other thread, my coach said some of her most successful clients are the ones with thyroid problems.

I am having another headache today, I had one the first 3 days and it went away. One thing I will tell those on their first few days, the hunger goes away fairly quickly, this is day 7 for me and I didn't even feel like eating all my food.

CELEBRATE, CELEBRATE ME :) :) :) I AM HAPPY! :)

LOL!! OKAY!! CONGRATS!!!!!:carrot::bravo::congrat::cheer2:
EXCELLENT JOB!!!!