[marciew]

Hey ladies!

Well had a great day yesterday but not so hot today. Ate a little too much and got hungry more today than usual. I did weigh just a second ago and was down 2 pounds. But I am also coming off of TOM. So who knows? Gonna try and do real good at dinner. Getting ready to jump on the ole treadmill.

Crystal~Great job on your aerobics and on the loss!
Jibbelle~Good luck with this semester!
Nancy~Hang in there! The holidays are a tough time! Now that they are over you will get back on track! Good luck and know that we are all here for you!
Lose~Congrats on the loss...sticking to the program can be tough but just think how good you will feel when you are at your goal!!

On my last bottle of water ladies. Remember the 2 pound challenge this week! We can do it!!

Marciew

[Jibbelle]

Hello all-

The semester is off to a good start....I think I am really going to like this class. They are so much easier when you like them!

I went to the center today. This will be the first time in forever that I actually went in 3 times in one week! I will go back Saturday for an official weigh in. Will post and updated weight then.

Marcie-
Two pounds down in GREAT! Way to go!!!! Looks like you already made your two pound goal for the week!

The weather is incredible here today. It must be around 60. This is not typical Missouri weather for this time of year!! I LOVE IT!

[dianem1]

Hi Everyone:
Everybody seems to be in the swing of things.
I stayed the same from last Saturday I was not to worried about it though because I am feeling more OP lately and I felt that was important. I exercise about 5-6 times a week.
Don't feel bad about the gain Nancy I think I gained a little more than that I gained 5 pounds over Christmas I still have three more of it to get off to get to where I was.
Marcie great job losing you've worked so hard to get back, I think next time I will have seconds thoughts about cheating it is taking me a while to get back into it.
Jibbelle good luck this semester, my sons semester does not start until next week.
I weigh in again of Friday.
4/10/01 201
01/09/02 147.5
goal 135

[Jibbelle]

I went to the grocery store and they had turkey breasts for 99 cents a pound. I bought a 5 pound one and put it in the oven this afternoon. Going to have yummy turkey to eat tonight...and all week! We are having a pretty hectic week, and this weekend will probably be the same, so it will be nice to have something easy to eat.

Anyone have any good recipe ideas for leftover turkey?? We have not posted any recipes in forever! I will see if I can find something good (and on plan) to post out of my LA cookbook (the old version).

Take care all-
Marcie

[SpringManor]

Hi Everyone. I am back again. I have not been good at all over the holidays but I want to get the rest of this weight off. So now the new year and I am more motivated. My husband is also going to do it with me so it might make it easier to stay on. I am laid off now so that makes eating harder for me. I am home and weekends had always been my downfall. But I am going to try. I and my husband are starting the Red Plan. We are doing it ourselves and not going to LA. I am using the Dr. Soy Bars as they are the same as LA Bars as far as I can tell. I will keep you all posted as to how I am doing. I will weigh myself today and post it and hopefully that will keep me going. You guys are all doing so well. I am especially proud of Jibbelle, she is such a motivator and keeps this list going. You too Marcie! You guys are the best help there is.

Lorrie

[dianem1]

Hi Everyone:
I have been behaving myself for a couple of days.
How is everyone doing?
I am on week 39 and just trying to stay motivated to finish the weight loss phase. I am exercising and fitting clothes that I am happy with. So, I am just trying to look for little things to stay motivated.
I use a treadmill about twice a week along with exercise tapes, and I have picked up my speed on the treadmill to about 4 miles per hour at first I did not notice and now when I go slower I am always pushing the speed button up.
Have a good day
Diane
4/10/01 201
1/11/02 147
goal 135

[Linzy]

Hi everyone, nice to meet all of you.

I just joined LA this week. I found out today I'll be on the Gold Plan (I need to lose 30 pounds). I'm a little disappointed that I only get 2 starches a day, but I am committed to doing this so I'll just have to get over it. I have boxes of clothes that don't fit (too small) and I'm determined to get back into them.

I'm glad I found this board you all seem so supportive of each other. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you.

Linzy

155.2/153.4/125

[SpringManor]

Welcome Linzy. We are a very supportive group. So anything we can help you with, we sure will try. You must not have to much to lose for them to start you on the gold plan. That is quite a restrictive one I think.

Diane, you are doing good to be using the treadmill and exercising. I need to do more exercise. I do get some just taking care of my dogs. I have 10 dogs to train and take care of. I show them in conformation. They keep me busy somewhat.


Lorrie

[Jibbelle]

Welcome back Lorrie-
Good luck to both you and your husband. I am sure that together you two and do this! 10 dogs??? are they all yours?

Linzy-
Welcome to the thread and best of luck to you on the plan. If you have any questions about the plan feel free to ask. I am not sure how many different answers you will get though!

Diane-
Sounds like you are doing great on that treadmill. I wish I had your motivation! Keep it up!

Marcie-
I guess tomorrow is the last day of the week and the end to the two pound challenge. I will go to the center in the morning to weigh in. I dont think I lost two pounds, but we will see. I have been really careful the the carbs this week and that seems to help a lot!

I just found out today that I have to go to a 4 day meeting in Madison, WI in February. BRRRRR! I am not looking forward to meals. They will all be catered or eaten out so it will be tough. I get to fly up there on the corporate jet. I have never flown on it so it may be fun! No frequent flyer miles though.

I am going to make a chocolate shake and try to figure out what kind of turkey suprise I can make tonight.

Good luck to everyone who has weigh ins today and tomorrow.

[marciew]

Hey everyone!!

Lorrie~I am so glad to see you back! We missed you!

Diane~I am so happy to hear you say that you are doing well! It feels so good when the clothes fit that you want to be wearing!

Jibbelle~Its okay if you didn't lose 2 pounds..a loss is a loss is a loss! I think just the thought of having a challenge helps us all stay on track!

Linzy~Welcome! If you stick to the plan I promise you that it will work!

Well, I guess we should all weigh tomorrow and post when we do! Let's see how much we all lost combined together!! Let's keep it up ladies! We are all so pumped and are going to win this battle!!

Talk to you all tomorrow!
Marciew

[dietingrme]

Hey Everyone,

I'm glad to hear from Lorrie too! Good Luck Lorrie! that's great that your hubby is going OP with you... I hope that you two will have lots of success!

Linzy, great to have you aboard... the plan works if you stay on it.

Everyone seems to be managing well with the exception of me... I got off to a great start... but the sneaky seemed to keep me eating over the holidays... anything & everything... I've had one event after anouther & can't seem to get bakc OP

But, I wish the continued success for everyone!

I have some great news to share .. we are going to be grandparents again... our daughter's... her 1st... our son's son just turned 11....

then i have some not so good news... got a call from my dr... they say now after 12 days that someone else read my x-ray... not a cracked rib... maybe an air-pocked in my lung... a collapsed lunged... duh... i've never smoked... but, may be from other causes... not for sure... mad chest x-ray late Fri... still waiting on call... going to call Mon if i haven't heard & even reguesting going to a specialist if they say x-ray is clear...

don't feel the greatest... gotta get well so i can start baby-proofing the house, & continue spoiling my grandson & getting him to help me spoil the baby when it arrives... don't have due date... little early... hope to determine on the 21st by ultra sound... just praying for a healthy one..

not sure about LA for me at this point... may have to bow out due to health... just unsure... regardless... i'll keep touch here with you ladies... you've been great to lean on... i still need you... my pounds are not dropping off... I hope that each of you remain a bunch of loosers... keep up the good work... just take care of yourselves.

Best wishes to all,
nancy

[Jibbelle]

Nancy-
I am sorry to hear about the lung/rib situation. I hope you get to feeling better really soon. If you decide to stop LA, please come visit with is still!! Congrats on grandbaby...how exciting!!!

Well.....I went to weigh in and I wasnt down or up. Exactly the same as last week! ARGH!!!! Better than a gain...but I can do better. I think this is two weeks in a row with no loss. I am going to try really hard this week. If I do not lose, then I will do take off next weekend.

The great manager at our center left! I am so mad. They told me today that she was moving back to Texas. She did such an awesome job. They said they will have a temporary manager from another center until they hire a new one. I hope they can find one as good as the last one. Will have to wait and see.

Take care all! Hope you were bigger losers this week than me!

[marciew]

Hey ladies!
Nancy~I am so happy for you about the baby! But I am so sorry to hear about your lung. Please continue to come here!

Jibbelle~Don't be frustrated...you have done so well! Is it time for them to perhaps move you to another color? Maybe gold? Just curious!

Well, here's my weigh in....just got off the scale and I am down 5 pounds for the week. Can't really believe it but I will take it. I had TOM last week so maybe that is part of it. But I did exerise 4 days so far this week so maybe that is helping! So there's my report. -5 pounds for the week! I hope everyone had a good week!! Don't forget the water this weekend!

Marciew

[Jibbelle]

MarcieW-

I am at 247 right now and I am supposed to switch to the purple plan (I think) at 239. So maybe you right. If I dont lose next week I will ask them about switching a little early.

I have been cheating just a little...so maybe that is the problem too. I will work extra hard at staying on plan this week and see what happens.

Congrats on your loss Marcie! You are really back on track. I think the exercise coupled with the plan works wonders!!!! KEEP IT UP!

[dianem1]

Hi Ladies:
Jibbelle I might do the take-off this week also, have you ever done the two day take off before, sometimes I find it tough. But it does get that extra bit off that I need once in a while. I have been cheating a bit to, to be honest it is not very satisfying even though I still do it. My manager has not been in either, she is in the hospital. She is going to have a baby and is having trouble with constipation. She was doing the LA program before she was pregnant but now it seem she blew it off totally off and she has been eatting rubens and french fries you think she would try to eat better than that at least to keep healthy and not gain to much weight .
Marcie great job I need some of your energy. It is great when the weight comes off isn't it. It is good to have you back and on track and feeling good about yourself again.
Nancy congrats on your new grandchild. Do try to stick with us
even if you can't do LA . The cheating has gotten me down also but I just keep trying. I fake it, if that makes since. Just to get over it and keep going, some days are good and some days are so bad.
Lorrie all kinds of exercise counts and taking care of dogs is a lot of work.
Welcome Linzy I did not like the two starches a day either when I started but then that is the types of food I would look for.
Good luck on the program.
Have a good weekend
Diane
4/10/01 201
1/12/02 145.75
goal 135