LA Weightloss #64
 

Just wanted to start a new thread and say Welcome to Kim!

My treadmill came and then went :( There was a defect..and for what we spent on it..I declined the delivery and I am getting a new one...on Sunday.

Hope that is not an omen..LOL :0

Kim...I am really suprized they told you to slow down on the excersize...I mean I understand that muscle weighs more than fat....but still. I dunno what to tell ya. I love the LA LITES too...but as far as the dessert goes..I am pretty sure that is not in the plan...and they would probably recommend looking in the cook book for dessert ideas..

Kimbo-
I just bought 2 boxes of balance bars...I am using one of those a day and one LA shake a day. I LOVE the balance bars...especially the caramel nut blast. They taste just like snickers!

I ran in circles from 10am until 5pm yesterday...and then I had class for 3 hours. By the time I got home I was exhauseted. Today I have a meeting at 10 and then I am off to weigh in. I hope that I am down a bit from Wednesday. We will see!

I have been exercising at least once a day, sometimes twice, so I hope it is helping. Now...if I can only keep up the good work!!!

Good morning Ladies!

Hi Jibbelle--I went out looking for those balance bars yesterday after work. I couldn't find that flavor anywhere. I went to GNC and checked 2 grocery stores. Maybe that kind is not in my area. I will continue to check. Are you doing weight training:barbell:? I was told to only do cardio, it's been hard not doing some type of weight training but I really want to lose the weight. By the way, how was weigh-in?

Monkeybabies-I don't understand about the working out myself but I must do something. I had even considered working out twice a day 3 times a week. I'll see what happens tomorrow at weigh-in. I've been very good this week so we'll see. Hopefully, I'll get a good weigh-in.

I am Tab-Thanks for the welcome, l've been lossing weight I feel like all my life, I hope this will be the last time. I'm glad to be a part of a good support group.

Anyway, I worked out this morning, it was refreshing. I perfer to workout in the AM, I feel like I'm starting my day off to a good start. The good thing about doing afternoon, my 2 girlfriends whom I've worked-out with for years, we are an inspiration to each other. Oh well, I guess I better get some work done. I'll check back in later on this afternoon.

You girls have a great day:)!

Kimbo-
If you want to do weight training do it!! You will not lose weight as fast, because muscle weighs more than fat...but who cares? You will be leaner and toned!! LA is a high protein diet so it is PERFECT for building muscle and losing fat!

I do "Walk Away the Pounds" video tapes with 2 lb weights....2 mile walk per day. My fiance and I recently started biking (weather permitting). We are trying to build up to a 6 mile bike around the lake by our house. Another month and we will be there!

I bought a case of the caramel nut crunch balace bars off ebay for $5.50 plus $5 shipping. So $11.50 for 15 bars. Cheaper than LA Lites!

Definately cheaper than LAWL. I'm going to check out ebay, especially since I have an account with them. You can get any and everything from ebay!

Thanks for the encouragement Marcie, I know I have to weigh in tomorrow so I'm feeling the stress. I went and worked out again. This morning I did 50 minutes of cardio and 100 sit-ups. This afternoon I did 40 minutes of cardio. I really feel good after exercising, I've worked out for the last 6/7 years straight inspite of being overweight. I've never felt intimidate by the smaller/fit chicks, I know I can hang just like they can, I've been overweight because I've chose not to do something about it.

I'm going to weigh in at 7AM and then come to the gym tomorrow. I have such a hectic schedule all day. Also, I'm going to look for that video. I was telling my sister about it because she doesn't like to workout or even walk but maybe she will do this since she can do it at home.

I'll try to look-in before the end of day. If not you girls have a great health weekend!

Kim

I got the DVD....and it has both the one mile and two mile walk on it! It was a nice way to ramp up.

I just weighed in and I was back down to where I was before I went to my parents. I gained mostly water weight from moms cooking! Doubt I lost 3 lbs in 2 days. : )

Back on track! woohooo

The sun is coming out!! Maybe it will warm up enough for us to go bike! I never thought I would actually enjoy exercise!!

I'm new
 

Hi everyone!
I thought I would say hello and introduce myself. I am a SAHM to a 9 month old boy, new to the US, new to marriage and new to being a mommy but loving all of it.
I joined LA Weightloss on Jan 6th and I have lost 21lbs so far, weigh in tomorrow but hormonal so I hope no water retention!
Sometimes I find it frustrating...carb lover...dh is vegetarian and I used to eat lots of rice and pasta. I miss it terribly.
I find some of the options with LAWL bland and sometimes eat just to get my food in!
The lites are expensive and many of the other bars do compare. Once I finish this amt I bought I am going to try others, I just can't manage the price anymore.
Anyway I guess I talked enough....was having a hard time last few days with it and was so happy to find this!!

:)

Hello NVBB...

Congrats on your loss so far!! How much more do you want to lose?

All is well here. We got up early to go on a bike ride, but it was 37 degrees!! I guess we are waiting until lunch since we are too wimpy to ride in the cold.

more to lose
 

I joined for a full year because I want to lose 100 lbs. Long way to go but I am starting somewhere. After many attempts it's finallly going somewhere.
I had my measurements done and I am down a total of 18 inches. I find I see more in inches than I do on the scale but that's ok. As long as I am seeing the difference.

Thanks for the welcome
Nadine

I just bought 40 weeks....I doubt I will make it to goal by then, but I am up for the challenge! So far so good. : )

Welcome Nadine...and good afternoon everyone.

I just receieved my treadmill..and I am excited to start...and get into shape.

I am finally motivated to get back on plan..ahh, what the heck took me soo long. Maybe because I feellike I took 5 steps backwards.

Anyways, today is beautiful..and we (the boys and I) Went to Cape Cod for lunch...it was a perfect day for a nice 40 minute drive down. AHHHH, I am looking foward to SPRING..hopefully here in New England we will not "skip" spiring and go into summer ...it tends to do that sometimes around here.

Do any of you gals watch Oprah? Well, last Wednesday, she had a great show on getting back your energy. It was all stuff we all know, but just do not do. It was motivating. Check out her website..for more info. SHe also had a great chef on (I wish I could afford him to cook for me) who makes a great POWER PUNCH..basically..a power smoothie/shake....we can use it with LA ...and fit it in our plan...
2 tablespoons soy or whey protein powder
1/2 c. skim milk
1/2/ c. plain fat free yogurt
1/2 c strawberries
1/2 medium bananna ( I know this is not on our plan :( but we can skip it )
1 1/2 c. ice cubes
260 Cal. 1.5 Grams of fat, 0 grams of Saturated fat 5 mg of cholesterol, 190 grams sodium, 51 gams of carbs, 5 grams of fiber, 16 grams of protein.

I dunno..it looked soo yummy

Also, I have a question for ya...does any one get why we can only have 1 cup of cooked veggies like broccoli, or squash? Is it because of the carbs???? Or is because of discipline??? I will never understand that..I always thought veggies are "FREE FOODS" and are soo good for you. Does any one else feel that way.

I'lll check back later, gals..

Gina-
I did weight watchers once and the lady there told me WW has veggies as a free food because "no one ever got fat from eating too many veggies". SO....if I am hungry and I want more veggies...I eat them. Better than a big mac or chocolate cake!!!

Good morning Ladies and welcome to Nadine. I'm a newbie also.

I signed up for a year also, I actually went in at a good time. I got mines for better than half price, they were running a special, so I'm really pleased about that:^:.
Anyway, I went in on Saturday and weighed in, I'm down 3lbs. I was really excited about that, I wasn't really expecting that much but I would have been so disappointed if I hadn't lost anything after having such a good eating week.
Even though I'm not on the weekends off program, I do allow myself to indulge a little over the weekend, it's the only way I can stay on the program, I guess that's why I only weigh in twice a week.
Even though I didn't write this weekend, I did think about you girls. You really helped me stay on plan. I actually think I'm going to do it this time (after lossing about 1000lbs from all the diets I've been on).
Anyway, I worked out this morning. It was a good one but I didn't get everything in because I was running late so I'm going back this afternoon to finish up. I did 2 workouts on Friday and I hurt all weekend long. I hadn't done that in a lonnng time! But I felt it was worth it when I steped on those scales and 3lbs was gone.

Jibbelle--contrats on your loss. I checked ebay and placed a bid but of course I've been out bid several times. I'll keep trying. The have a 100 bars, my last bid was $16 which I don't think is bad at all. I'll keep trying. Could you tell me where you purchased the exercise DVD? I really didn't have any luck finding that either.

Until later on, have a healthy day!

Good Morning Ladies...

Wow...looks like we had a lot of post over the weekend. That is wonderful.

As for me...I am still on track...Weighed in on Saturday and I was down 1.8lbs. This weekend was hard for eating. We were soooo busy that I found myself only eating one meal a day. And to be honest I wasn't that hungry. So that is a good thing. I weigh in again tonight so we will see how that goes. Keeping my fingers crossed. Tonight is also my fitness challenge weigh in at my gym. I know that I have met my 5% goal but I want to see the others success. It will be fun. Saturday after weigh-in I went for a day at the spa. Boy was is wonderful. I had a massage and then she used hot stones all over my body...I just can't tell you how wonderful that was. I already booked my next day at the spa...*smile*

Kim....First congrats on the 3lbs....WTG......I too am surprised that they told you too slow down on exercising. I exercise 2 times a day 5 days a week and then I work out on Saturday and Sunday. I also weight train 3 days a week. I do spinning, kickboxing and yoga. So I consider that I do a lot of exercise and I have done well so far. As for my weightlifing I do not lift heavy. I lift low weights with lots of reps...better for toning that way. And I have lost inches also. I find that eating low carbs that I get tired easier....but...I push through it. We can all do it with support and motivation.

Jib...Congrats on being back down...That is such a good feeling. I feel the same way you do about the veggies. I know that certain veggies have higher carbs and I will not over indulge in those certain ones but when it comes to lettuce, cucumbers, green peppers, etc...I eat what I want. I too have never heard of anyone gaining weight from eating veggies. I can't remember how many weightloss weeks I bought...I know I reach my goal and then continued the weightloss weeks and then I just bought 4 more weeks. I am losing weight and I love the way that I feel. I just wished I would have done this before my wedding. I was wearing a size 14 on my wedding day and I just bought some new clothes in size 6 and 8. What a surprise that was to me. I am sure that these clothes are just made big. Well it was rainy here on Sunday so we did not do any bike riding. I went to the gym and my hubby went fishing..in the rain...but all in all a great weekend.

Monkeybabies.....So how is the new treadmill?? I eat as many veggies as I want. I would rather fill up on veggies than breads and pasta.

NVbb76....Welcome...Nice to have more people posting. Wow...that is great with the measurements. Sounds like you are on the right track. We are all hear to help motivate and support you.

Well I feel as if I have typed a book. That is what happens because I don't post on the weekends. Everyone have a great day.

good monday all
 

I messed up my weekend...I usually find it hard. We are pretty active.....visiting, shopping, gardening and I too ate only one meal and ended up shoving in some things at the last minute but still didn't meet the amts. I have a 9 mth old and I find that he keeps me busy so getting in foods sometimes comes second. I also started to feel that my life revolved around food. I started to get obsessed and was weighing myself 3-4 times a day. I still do once a day and dh gets upset because he knows it bothers me when I am doing that. See he is vegetarian, I'm not, plus I make my baby food. So for every meal I make 3 different meals. It gets hard and frustrating sometimes. But when I see the measurements I do say it helps me stay on track. If not for that I would probably fold.....
My mom is in Weight Watchers and she is losing, not as fast but she does....sometimes I get all frustrated because she allowed some of the good foods that I can't have. Oh well! It's working that's the main thing.
Does anyone have any good recipes or is there a place here I can get some that fit within our plan.
Sorry to babble, I was really excited about the group, I feel like I have been going it alone and not really having anyone to talk to about the down side of things (and positives too).

Take care
Nadine

Hi Nvbb76...I know this can be hard. But seeing the results is what matters. I weigh my self 3x a week and that is at the centers. I too find that I get obsessed with food. If I know that we are going somewhere I start to worry about how I am going to eat. I too think about the WW stuff. But I think with LAWL we are learning how to beaware of our food intake. With WW you get so many points and if I wanted to eat chocolate cake all day as long as I had the points it would be OK. I don't see that as helping me learn what to eat. Being on LA I have learned that I ate way to many starches. The success to my way of eating has been cutting out my starches. It is very hard and sometimes I do take a nose dive....but I am more aware of how many starches I consume in one meal. I hope that makes since and I am not putting WW down....I just need more help than a points system. But I feel what ever plan works for your body and you are seeing results than that is success. Keep up the good work!

Thanks....I know carbs was my prob too....pasta and rice (veggie hubby) that was a lot of our food!!
I am very happy with the plan so far because I am losing well!
And I agree with the eating better thing! I nose dive sometimes...the newness is wearing off. Like I discovered I can cheat a little and still lose. The first 2 months I bdidn't dare....newbie huh?!?

Nadine

Kimbo-
I found the "Walk Away The Pounds" DVD and VHS on Best Buy's website. I got the DVD with both the 1 mile and 2 mile walk for less than 10 bucks!!

Tab-
Congrats on the loss! WOOHOO you are gettin skinnny!

I'm back from my 2nd workout and boy am I tired!

Jibbelle-- I use to workout like you along with working a job, cooking, cleaning, ironing & packing lunch. But now I can't seam to do it. I did it today and will probably work out like that again on Wednesday. Tomorrow, 1 time will have to be enough. I've got to make sure I get up and out of the house in time to get my full workout. As long as I get 1 1/2 hrs in, I'm OK but that's not always possible.

Monday's is a hard day for me but it's been OK today. Well I guess I better get back to work. I have a meeting to prepare for, I'll write later.

Have a healthy day!

Hi Everyone....just joined LA today! I'm starting the 3 day tomorrow.........I'm soooo ready! I have 33lbs to lose and 16 weeks to do it. I'm up for the challenge. Just what I've read here, I know this will be a great support group.

:D

I check-in tomorrow and share my progress.

Good Morning Everyone!!

Welcome SnapyGing.....we are a great group. I really enjoy posting here. Whether it is good or bad or if I just need to vent. Everyone is great. So welcome. Good luck on the 3 day. Let us know your results.

Kim....Sometimes working out 2x a day gets to me. Since I do one workout at lunch time and then again when I get home I am OK. But there are just some days that I don't want to do it. You have a very busy life so I can imagine how you are. I hope I can keep this pace after the I have a baby. We have a girl in our gym right now who is schedule to deliver in 3 weeks and she looks great. She has worked out the entire time of the pregnancy I hope that I can do that too. I hope I have the strength.

Jib....Thanks...me skinny....that is not something that I thought I would ever hear...*smile*

Well I went in weighed in at LA last night and I was up 1lb 6oz. I guess not eating good this weekend and then munching on junk was not a good thing. We were just sooo busy. I really tried to be good. I thought that I might be up but not 1lb 6oz. But the funny thing was also last night was our weigh in at the gym for the 12 week body challenge and I went to gym after I weighed in at LA so I was a little depressed but when I stepped on their scale I was 2lbs lighter than what I weighed in at LA. So I finished the body challenge by losing 20.2lbs in 12 weeks. I won some money but the one lady lost close to 25lbs. She was the big loser...*smile* That was awesome. All the women that were on the challenge lost anywhere from 9lbs to 25lbs...it was great and fun. I am having a pampered chef party at my house this Saturday and everyone is talking about all the good food that they are planning on bringing. It will be hard to resist...but I can do it....I think. After seeing everyone success I need to keep on the straight and narrow I only have a few more pounds so I can do this.

Well everyone have a great day and I will check back later.

Snapy-
Welcome!

Kimbo-
I have much better luck getting exercise in on the weekends than during the week. I work full time, go to school part time (Masters program) and try and keep the house running smoothly! The least I can do is my 1 mile tape....better than nothing some days and it only takes 20 min!

Jib...Just remember...something is better than nothing. Any type of exercise is great. You too have a busy schedule and I admire that you can do it all. I don't know if I could. I would sure try but...I just don't know.

It is hard....that is why I just do the one mile sometimes. I found out if I skip one day...then I will skip again and again and again.

Hi all,
I lost 3/4 of a pound today, thought I gained....had hamburger...usually it's a killer. Hope everyone else is doin g well!

Nadine

Good afternoon Ladies,

Welcome SnapyGing! I've found this to be a good place to be.

I've tried to write all day today but it has been a very hectic work day. I'm just trying to make it through the day. It's real hard to get in the food and water when I'm this busy and going from meeting to meeting. For now, I'm behind on the food, I did get the water in during my morning workout.

I am Tab-I'm sorry, I thought it was Jibbelle doing all that exercising. I don't have children but I do have a hubby who takes up a lot of my time. No doubt I do to much for him, that's why I'm doing LAWL for me. Congrats on 20.2lbs in 12 weeks, that is GREAT, it's celebration time Woohoo! Don't be so hard on yourself, I know that's not easy but you've done a great job and yourself motivation is commendable.

Jibbelle-Thanks for the information on the tape. I would love to get it in DVD but I'm still waiting on my DH to set up the DVD player, we've had it since December. Also, I found some of those balance bar (carmel nut blast), I only bought a couple because I just wanted to taste them. They were great! I will go back on ebay and try to purchase some. I only have 4 more boxes left at LAWL and I have no plans on buying anymore. I agree with I am Tab--any workout is better than none, you keep up the good work!

Nadine-contrats on your loss! Any loss is better than a gain. Whenever I lose it gives me that extra boast to want to lose more and not cheat! Keep up the good work.

Monkeybabies-thanks for the great recipe. I'm not really good with making things like that, but this sounds really simple. My workout partner was telling me if I have 2 tablespoons of honey an hour before workout, it will boast your energy and help speed your matabolism. I don't know how true that is but I don't know if I could do that with mixing it with water.

Well, I've written enough so you ladies have a great afternoon and evening!

Hey guys, sorry i haven't posted in so long. Seems like we have a lot of new people on the board - welcome all! I've been super busy and traveling like a mad woman the last month or so. Also, I'm leaving my current job and moving back to west Tennessee to be close to my family. as some of you know, my mom had a heart attack last year and i've been trying to help out as much as possible. on the diet front, things are going well. I'm at 44 pounds now. I'm losing pretty steady at about 1.5 pounds a week. there's a center fairly close to where I'll be moving, so i should be able to stay on track.

Good Afternoon Ladies,

Thanks for the big welcome. Well, it's my first big day and so far so good. Woke-up early to go to a 6am spin class...........felt great! I've trying to get all the food in..........I feel so stuffed right now. Does it get better after the first 3 days? Also, does anyone take the supplements, and if so, do you think they help? Have a great day.

Everyone keep up the good work!

Check out the place I am going to on Saturday.....it is a sorority alumni meeting at a place called "The Chocolate Bar".

http://www.saucecafe.com/thechocolatebar/index.html

*sigh* This is dangerous!!!!

Good Morning Everyone!!

It is only 10am and I feel as if I have been at work for 8hrs already. This mess with the tractor in the pond is tying up traffic soooooo bad. Monday was bad, yesterday worse...but today it is unbeliveable....they need to do something. But anyhow...I am just getting to work after being on the road for about 2 hrs....this is just crazy

Well I go to weigh in tonight. Have not touched the peanut butter and I have been OP. I hope I lose the pound and some ounces....we will see....fingers crossed.

Jib...This place does look dangerous...try not to indulge to much but have a good time.

Gringa....Hello!!! Welcome back. We have missed you. Congrats on the continous weight loss. Keep in touch with us. We want to hear about the success.

kim....I think we all love to exercise...*smile* Love to hate it sometimes. I am upset we have training the next couple of days at work and I am missing my afternoon workout. I just don't feel right with out it. But maybe the break will be good for me. I just hope the weigh in goes well tongiht. Hope you days settle down soon.

SnapyGing....I take spin too...I love it. Great workout. I spin on Monday nights and it is a great class. Used to spin on Saturdays but.....got a new instructor and she is just not motivating enough. I do not take the supplements...I just take my multi-vitiamin.

Nvbb76....3/4 of a pound is good. What color plan are you following. I am on the red plan and I can have hamburger (beef)2x a week. I usually don't but I could. My center actually told me that I need to eat the beef. But I don't see a difference if I do or don't. I am just not a big beef eater. I have gotten used to soy and turkey. Not too bad. Just bought some soy milk and it is good. I got the Silk Soy Chocolate...it was 1/2 price at Giant this week and it is good.

Well I need to run...chat with everyone later. Have a great day.

I am on the same....I just find when I eat beef I gain... I guess it's the water retention.
My hubby is vegetarian and I usually do morningstar but they said I have to stick with either veggie or regular. So I don't eat beef often because I'm not much on it....except when the craving for the odd burger hits.
I have been doing well withn everything, I cheat sometimes and I have to face theat when the time comes but overall I do watch closely what I eat. I eat a lot of chicken, egg beaters and shrimp for my protein. Sometimes I find it hard to get all the food in because I am rushing around so I bought some of the shakes (slim down) which are actually pretty good!
The centre I go to are a bit pushy and always trying to get me on one supplement or another. I tried the Tri max plus but never took it faithfully so I am not sure about it. Even when I did take it I never found a lot of difference than I did on my own. They now want me to do both Tri Max and FB.....not made of money here!! So I said no.
I do the bars but I am thinking after my weighloss section is up I will do the stabilization and maintenace with LUNA or something else. It's a lot of money!
Anyway....that's my news for today.

Nadine

Good afternoon ladies,

I am Tab--you work in the DC area, so do I and it's been murder trying to get home in the evenings. Yesterday it only took hour & 45 minutes but Monday it took me 3 hrs to get home. I was so upset. Every route I took, I was sent in another direction. It has truly been a bad work day:( . I've been from one meeting to another, I will be glad when this day is over. Good luck tonight. I'm sure did well. Because of meetings I missed my afternoon workout and boy don't I feel blue, it's such an afternoon pick me up.

Anyway, I won't write long, I have another meeting to attend and a doctor's appt later on. Good luck to all and stay OP, it pays off after while.

Nvbb....Did they say why you needed to stick to either beef or the soy. I do both. More soy than beef. But sometimes I need the beef too...just gotta have it.

Kim....Wooo hoooo the tractor mess is over. Maybe now we will get home at a decent time. I missed my lunch workout and if I can get home early I will get a good workout in before I go weigh in.

Thank you God!! and thanks I am Tab for letting me know. It's been a fustrating 2 days and I wasn't looking forward to another evening like that.

I don't understand why people always want to disrupt DC.

Anyway, I don't know why I'm feeling like it's that time of the month for me, but I am today. Maybe because I haven't gotten in all my water?!? I really don't know.

Today, I'm going to buy workout shoes, I'm looking forward to that, it's been a couple of years since I've done that. I really don't like paying a lot of money for shoes, so I'm hoping to find a BIG sales.

Well, that's enough for now, have a great afternoon/evening!

I don't know why.....I asked about the veggie stuff because we eat a lot of vegetarian chili/lasagna etc and I use the Moningstar veggie crumbles it's like Beef. I don't eat much pork or beef and only get fish when it's really fresh. So my choices were a bit limited plus it was hard preparing so many meals every day. I almost quit because I was finding that my whole day revolved around food. I was finding it very difficult.
Now I am used to things more and I don't mind but I would still like more variety.
As a hint....I was told to eat starches and fruits early in the day and save veggies for the evening and not eat a lot of carrots... high in sugar (I thought portions accounted for that though). I found the fruit and starches earlier seems to help.

Take care

Hi All:
I have been struggling lately with some emotionial stuff and eating is not helping me either, I thought about taking a break from LA but I think I am going to try to work through it.
Diane
210/160/140

I am back
 

Hello all...
I have not been able to write lately..but I have read every one's posts...It is soooo nice to see some new faces. So, hello and welcome (I am pretty new here myself!!!!:o :o )

Anyways, I have procrastinated long enough.....I am back on Plan starting tomorrow with the take off stuff. I weighed in (that was half my problem not starting back up after an almost 3 week sobatical) And I can not beleive this...I only gained a pound.:s:

Can some one please explain this....I was on LA for about a month...lost a total of 8 lbs...5 of which were from take off drink three day thing......ok..and if I cheated just a wee bit...I either gained or stayed the same. I really don't understand my body...is this for real....I have eatened like a PIGGY..and I only gain a pound. AAARRRGG, I mean don't get me wrong, I am siked I don't have to sart from sqare one..but I am sooo confused.

And since I am on a roll.....I just want to thank you guys for being on this board...because, if it were not for you...I think I would have stopped LA already..and them off with my $1,800 dollars. (I would be divorced :devil: ... My center just sucks. I really did not realize it until today (i may have been in a "OH PLEASE HELP ME, I AM SOOO FAT" mode) but, the councelors are truly not helpful..they act ditzy to me...and I REALLY don't think they care if I loose or not. I sometimes feel a bit more knowlegable than them when it comes to weight loss. For example, one of the councelors there (which, by the way, just got promoted to Assistant Manager, and is completely new to LA in general, and has no clue) is having trouble checking peoples blood pressure. Fine..so she went out and bought a digital pressure cuff....The cuff is the size that a child would use to get the pressure taken. I guess people are not aware that the bigger the arm...the bigger the cuff...because if the cuff is too small...it will show a much higher reading. I told her that, and she had noooo idea. Don't ya think if you are certified to take pressures, then maybe, just maybe they should be aware of this little fact. I dunno :shrug:

Then..I get my tests results back..there are two things that are higher than normal..they did not even explain what it means...and told me to go to my doctors and have them check me out....WHAT THE HECK.....they don't even . Then to boot..they did not explain about my cholesterol (I dunno know what the good kind is, and the bad kind is) So, I feel like they take this test (which they don't evenn retake after being on the program for a while) and don't even know how to explain the results. That aggravitates me:?: :?: :?: :?:

Well...I have written a book.......I have some info o supplaments..but I will post that later.

Kimbova..I need new sneaks tooooo!!! Did you get any deals???Diane....Don't quit....stay with us...in the long run....being on plan might be the only "consistent" thing in your life....we need that!!!!!!

NVBB....I too find it way difficult to cook all my "protein" and stay on plan while being a mom of 2, a wife, and try to have a life outside the kitchen.......I can tooo get obsessed.
Till later ladies....
P.S...sorry about all the spelling errors...jsut too tired tooo proof read..

Good Morning Ladies....It is a rainy icky day here in Washington. Just a quick post I have a training class today. I weighed in last night and I was down only 4oz. But that is OK. I would always like more but...I was up last weigh in so now I am down. Ohhhh we go some new bars at our center last night. Can't remember the exact name it was something with Caramel Crunch.....It was OK...but I still prefer the Luna bars.

Everyone have a great day and if I don't check back in have a great weekend. I am having my pampered chef party this Saturday at my house so I am taking Friday off to prepare my house. I want to make sure it is extra clean. So everyone have a great weekend and stay OP as best as you can. It will be very hard for me but I am going to try.

Good Morning Everyone,

I'm starting day 3 and will have my first weigh-in this AM. I'm going to assume that I will find out about rest of the program. I getting a little tired of raw veggies. Anyway, I had a great spin class this morning and hopefully will get another workout in later today.

I hope everyone has a great day and I'll check later after my w/i.