Survived takeoff. do not have a scale at home so i did not have a chance to weigh this morning, however I will go to the center tonight to weigh in. I did well on takeoff did not cheat at all. However I also did not exercise much. I walked Monday and did sit ups last night. I just wish I could have gotten more exercise in. I am walking on Friday with two of my children. It is a event to raise money for a 3rd grader who has cancer. He is a friend of my son Daniel. The entire school (k-4) are walking laps. The children got people to sponser them per lap and 100% of the money will be given to the little boy for medical expenses not covered by insurance. My son volunteered me to walk. he actually told his entire class that I have been exercising lately so I will be walking the entire time as well as I will do better than the other moms. So I suppose if I have to crawl over the finish line I will make it the entire 3 miles. Each class only walks a mile, however I have a 1st, k and 3rd grader to walk with. But with all the smack talk from the 3rd grader how can I let him down...
Kennedy- good to hear from you. Good luck with Takeoff today. Just keep reminding yourself it is just 2 days. I am also doing the meal replacement shake. I had one for breakfast. The vanilla one. My mom said she puts strawberries in the vanilla shake and a little yogurt and makes a smoothie out of it. I may try that this weekend. I will let you know about the new plan They reveal it on 5-7-09. I usually only go to the center on Saturday so I will ask about it then. My mom said the counselor she goes too said it did include a meal replacement shake everyday and more protein less starches. They also will have an Exercise DVD to go with the new plan. Who knows, but I will be interested to see what they offer.
Cecil- Hope you survived Takeoff. I know you have to be excited about regular food for today. Also I don't usually drink, but for special occasions like friends visiting you have to make exceptions. you have done so well the past 4 weeks. you deserve a treat.
Mom of 3 kidos, if you read previous post Kennedy gives a wonderful explanation of Takeoff and also describes the different options.
Kitycat- goodluck if you start Takeoff today.. just remember only 2 days
Okay....On your mark.....Get set.....Go!
Wooohooo! I am starting the (2) day Take Off today so that will be Wednesday and Thursday.
Here is my stats:
Starting weight as of Wednesday - 04.29.09 is: 206 pounds.
Next weigh-in will be on Friday - 05.01.09 Looking for a 3 pound weight loss.
Wish me luck!!
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Hi girlies!! I have started the TO this morning. YEAH!!
Starting weight 180....Hoping for as MUCH of a loss as possible!!
(anything is a loss right? it all counts!!)
I am leaving for Vegas next Thursday mornign I will deff. tell Elvis (if I see him) that you say hi!! LOL
Sounds like all of those who did the To, congrats!! I am on day one and so far so good. I did have rotissere chicken already for lunch. I ate it prior to ready how slaty. oops. I am also making chicken tonight hopefully that will go better. I don't want to discourage myself from that mistake I am going to continue the TO. I work late again tonight and I just remembered that we are having a recognition event tonight, they are having subway!! I NEED to make sure I am full when I go to work tonight I dont' want to be tempted.
Other than chicken and green veggies is there any other filling food options anyone can suggest? Just thought it couldn't hurt to ask.
Also, after the TO....I noticed some ppl talking about the meal replacement shakes. Is this beneficial. I have never tried. I am so very interested in learning though. I'll check in later. Happy Wednesday to all and good luck!!
Cecil- congratulations on the 2.6 pound loss. That is terriffic and definately close enough to 3 pounds way to go!!
Kitycat- Good luck on Takeoff- besides chicken/lean meat and veggies i think that is pretty much takeoff. Drink lots of water would be my suggestion and what I do to get through. I do the meal replacement shake as it was recommended to me from my LAWL counselor to use a meal replacement shake to help keep my takeoff weight off.
I am just getting back into the swing of things amd may have some questions as I do not have all my paperwork as I thought. I hope this is ok........
Overall is the goal still about 2 pounds per week? I would like to average 10 pounds per month if possible, just wondering what the average loss was?
Thanks
Kitycat- I do the meal replacements for 3-5 days after takeoff- it is a personal preference not a requirement. and you do not do them with takeoff.
I think 2 pounds a week is average. I think that is a healthy amount to loose. But for myself it usually fluctuates I have lost 2.8 one week and 8oz the next but in the end it evens out.
Ask as many questions as you need. I certainly am still learning myself but I as well as everyone on here are willing to answer questions or atleast that has been my experience..
Cat I think Amy is talking about doing the Shake on the days after TO to keep her weight off.
I just started Weightloss again and out stats are pretty similar. I was at 178.2 starting 4/6 and I am down to 168.2 as of today. So yes about 10 lbs per month. Just stick to it and you will see the results!
I was trapped on the highway yesterday afternoon for more than an hour and did not make it to the center to weigh. I really wanted to see the benifits of takeoff. I think now I will just wait until Saturday morning to weigh. I did very well yesterday despite the hour delay in the afternoon- I did see many fast food resturants and thought how easy it would be to stop but I resisted. I got home and luckily my husband cooked the spicy chicken I had marinated so I just had to get he salads together.
Kennedy and Kitycat- I hope takeoff is going well. You both are doing great and can absolutely make it one more day.
Cecil- how did it feel to get real food yesterday??? pretty good huh?
I am on day two!! Not soo good today! I feel icky tired and miserable. I really want to eat. Carbs!!
I had a 1/2 can 7 up my tummy hurts and I have a horrible headache and I am stuck at work. Other than that I am doing ok. I weighed the exact same this morning. I hope I am not stuck here forever!!
Amy: I would like to know what meal replacements you recommend. I would like to try that maybe through the weekend that would be three days. Is it like slim fast or something?
Kennedy: Day two for both of us how are you handling this?? I hope you are having better luck than me? I am going to have to do my Jillian Michaels tonight I think to kick my butt into loosing!!
Cecil: That's AWESOME!! you have lost 10 pounds in 23 days. I am so jealous!! What's your secret? Our stats are pretty similar. ANy tips you may have I am all ears!? LOL
No secret other than I have been following the express plan for the 1st 4 weeks and no alcohol. Which has been HARD! But it is doable. Plus all I have been eating is Chicken and Fish. HA! But it gets easier. And it makes you look forward to having other options after the fisrt 4 weeks.
I think the no alcohol would be hard!! I am not an alcoholic, but I like to hang out with friends on wknds!! I should jump right in after Vegas!! I hope I get through TO!! I haven't really eaten yet, I can't stop peeing, even throughout the night!! WOW!! I think I had 7 bottles of water way more than needed but thats ok with me I really don't like water I am trying though. I CAN do this!! I keep tellingyself!! LOL
When I fisrt started LA I did 40 days no drinking. Believe me I like to drink. Especailly on the weekends... but I think it really helps to jump start the weight loss. I would try it!
besides chicken/lean meat and veggies i think that is pretty much takeoff. Drink lots of water would be my suggestion and what I do to get through. I do the meal replacement shake as it was recommended to me from my LAWL counselor to use a meal replacement shake to help keep my takeoff weight off.
I am on day two!! Not soo good today! I feel icky tired and miserable. I really want to eat. Carbs!!
