La Weightloss# 68
 

Hi ladies:
We were getting al little to long.
Gina I don't eat that much yogurt, but when I did I used it in the La shake because I did not like have plain yogurt either.
Diane

Thanks Diane,

How's everyone doing? I am not starch free anymore, I just couldn't keep it going past the 3-day, so I just added WASA crackers w/ a slice of cheese. I am still maintaining the 5# loss, which it was 20# loss instead. lol

Tab- How is stabilization working out?

Kathy

Good afternoon to all,

I thought I'd write before it get's even more crazy around here this afternoon. Anyway, good to see that all is doing well, it's been a hectic day around the office. We all are trying to prepare ourselves for a big Med Center meeting on next Tuesday. I will be glad when it comes and goes, it's been a hastle.

Gina, I don't eat a lot of yogurt, I have to get my dairy from other food sources. I can't stand yogurt but I would force it down if I could have the one's with fruit.

Todays workout was tough as usual. The PT never allows me to get use to any one routine, which I guess is good but it doesn't feel that way. He put me back on that darn stairmaster, I hate that thing with a passion. It's the one thing I would never use while in the gym, I always felt intemidated and I never like for a piece of equipment to beat me at anything, so I just wouldn't use it. Today, the PT increased the level and by the time I got to the 3rd set I was about to fall out and I started telling him, I can't make it, I can't make it!:o But some how or another I managed to hang in there and make it through the entire workout.

My body is so out of wack and unuse to this type of workout that I really believe I can see a difference. I don't know if it's in my mind or what, but what ever it is, I'll take it!

You ladies have a wonderful weekend!!:)

Wpw Kim...you did make it...you did make it...LOL Man, I give you so much credit. Keep up the good work.

Kathy....good for you maintaining the 5 lost. That is a huge step....besides, Wasa crackers are hardly deadly...like a dounut or something.

Diane...are you hanging in there???? WE CAN DO THIS..say it together.

Well..I weighed in today...lost another lb since Monday...making it a loss of 6 lbs this week. Not bad for the first week. But, I am still fighting this diet thing. Ugh...I mean way of life thing. I am anticipating a rough weekend...birthday party...lots of food, lots of cake and icecream. HMMMMMM...I don't want to be a poop...but I am beginning to hate get togethers or celebrations..because my enemy (food) is gonna be there. How bad is that? well....I am sure I will survive. Hope ever one has a GREAT weekend...let's all stay on plan. I'll check back later.

Hello Ladies...

How is everyone?? I am still trying to warm up here...It was one of the coldest and wet weekends that I remember in a long time. You would think it was fall not spring.

Well I have to post something that happened to me on Friday and it kinda goes along with what Monkeybabies posted. It is in reference to the parties/celebrations. I like to call this" friend sabotage". On Friday I had an event to attend and after the event our friend invited us back to her home for dinner. She is a really good friend so I asked what was for dinner and she said she was making spaghetti and salad. Now...she knows that I don't eat spaghetti but she assured me that we would have salad. Well we get to her home and things are running behind and she decideds that no one else wants salad so she is not going to make it and tells me "just eat the spaghetti...it will not kill me" At this point in time it is about 9:30pm and I refuse to eat spaghetti....so I don't eat anything. I fixed my hubby a bowl and then I sat around the table and watched everyone eat spaghetti I told the others that we had a late lunch and I was not hungry...which was a lie...I was very hungry....I was pi@@ed off and hurt at the same time. And I was proving a point....it was very emotional for me. And yes I could have eaten the spaghetti...but I knew in the back of my mind that my cheat day was going to be saturday because we were attending a b-day party and I wanted cake and ice cream....so I was trying to be good on Friday. So I can say for the frist time that I went to bed hungry. When we got home friday night I ate a Luna bar and went to bed. I even passed up the ice cream cake on friday night. Actually me and hubby left right after dinner so I didn't have to face that. i know this is my fault....but I totally understand about the celebrations....So at weigh in on Saturday morning I was down 1lb...which was due to me not eating on Friday night.

So on Saturday I had my b-day cake and ice cream....I ate sooo much that I made myself feel sick. And then Saturday night we were invited to a b-day party and I thought for sure that they would have something that I could eat like veggies...but nooooo nothing healthy...so again I didn't eat but....when we left the party which was about midnight I had my husband stop at store and I ended up eating 2 balance bars as my dinner....and of course I snacked on the cheese cubes and potato chips at the party....I tried to stay away but I was really hungry. I don't know why I put myself in these situtations...I don't want to be a party pooper but I do want to be healthy...but it is hard when most of my friends are overweight and they tell me I am to skinny just eat. And that potato chips and spaghetti will not kill me....but to be honest it is killing a part of me...and it is called my willpower.

All in all stabilization is going well....I get to add one more fruit...so now I can have four fruits a day...and I can have bananas....I had my first banana yesterday in 6 months...it was sooo good. But beside the friend sabotage...I am doing great. You just don't know how much stuff I am taking from my friends right now...the comments...I have even been asked if I am aneroxic. Can you believe that??? I was shocked.

I am so so sorry to blab....but I tell you since I have lost the weight I am dealing with whole other set of emotional problems...things I never thought of.....

Kim...thanks for that post.....It is soooo true....body image is something I think we all struggle with and we get all tied up in the number on the scale. When I was with my PT if I said "I can't" out loud I had to do more reps....yikes....so keep up the good work and I am sure your body is changing and you are losing inches...you are working hard...You go girl..*smile*

KitKat....Yes...startch free is hard....but try and keep them limited and you will maintain in not still lose weight....stabilization is OK..

Monkeybabies...Remember as we have said in the past...slow and steady wins the race....you keep getting closer to the finish line each week you lose weight...

Everyone have a great day!!

Monday
 

Good Morning...
Well...It ended up being a super weekend. Yesterday was beautiful...one of those days that is not too hot, but not too cold...just right. It started out good....Friday nite my neighbor and I went out for dinner (no kiddos) and that was nice because we had uninnterupted conversation. I went off plan some (not bad...it could have been way worse). And Saturday nite, my SIL had a medium come to a psychic party. I don't know if any of you are in to this stuff....but it is interesting to say the least. And you know what she told me???? Now mind you...she did was not even reading my palms or cards or anything...just my spirit guides . She said...Girl....you better let go of these body issues..and you rlife would be a lot more easier....it just blew me away. SHe told me it is all about attitude, and I am approaching it all wrong. If you think..negatively...that is what the outcome will be. She said to shift my thinking....and we are all beautiful because we are all Godlike. HMMMMM...there was so much more to this convo...but...too much to post.

Yesterday was the party...and I did really well...I suprised myself...and you know what, I ate before I went. That helped out alot. I did not even eat cake. How about that???

Well...I am planning on getting weighed later on today..JOY. Check back later.

Gina
P.S...Tab....I am sorry about your friend. That totally stinks. But, I believe it..because, I think I may have that problem too...down the line :( Not only with friend but family. I wonder why they are so threatened by you??? You are the same Tab. Well...maybe you are not...we learn a lot when we loose the weight. Life lessons that could not be taught any other way. I am sorry that stabilization is not what you expected at all. Unfortunately....it sounds like a struggle. Keep up the goodwork. I am sooooooo proud of you taht you made it this far. You are one of my mentors....ha...what do you think about that?????????

Monkeybabies....I am so impressed that you passed on the cake...I would have ate your serving and mine too...*smile* I am the same person...I just look different. I have learned alot about alot of things over these last 6 years of losing weight. I honestly think I could write a book. And it would be true to heart. I have had good times and bad time. You sound really motivated and I am very happy for you. You have found what is working for you...keep up the good work...and thanks for listening to me...see another thing and I don't think that i have mentioned this anywhere....none of my friends know that I am on LA weightloss...why??? because of the no support...it would have been...why are you wasting your money?? that is such a waste it will never work....so I just decided to do it on my own and if it didn't work then I would not of had to listen to I told you soo....so I guess that is why I am so happy that I have this board because I can vent and be myself...so maybe I have changed because these people are supposed to be my friends and family but I cant tell them this....plus I think this is all getting to me because I am pre TOM.....starts in 8 days...so I get hurt easily...and friday night was a real eye opener. Thanks again

Where is everyone today?????
I miss you all.......

Tab...wow, I can not believe that you kept this LA thing from your friends. I mean...I wish I had...because it is the "how is that LA thing going" all the time, but wow...what will power. I really don't blame you...but that must have been tough...and I am sorry that you have NO support from them.

I am also glad we have this board...and this great website. Since this forum was SO SLOW today...I checked out some of the other threads, and I have learned a lot from them too.
Well...chat soon.
And no, I did not go to LA to get weighed today....

Hello Everyone....

Just wanted to get a quick post in before work gets too crazy. Next week we will be at an off-site all week sooo it is busy here getting things ready....and of course I am worried about what I will be eating. This place that we are going to feeds you really really well...I will just have to make good food choices. I picked the menus and I tried to be healthy but I have others that don't eat sooo healthy.

Monkeybabies...yes it was hard to keep it from them but I did it. When I had to go get weighed I always made up some excuse. And to be honest no one ever asked me why I was eating the way I did....except for when they started noticing the weight loss then that is when they wanted to know what I was doing....I just said low carbs....and of course I got a rash of bull about that...Don't get me wrong I have a wonderful group of friends but weightloss has always been an issue...all my friends are on the heavy side....over 200lbs and when I first lost the weight it was great....but now that I have kept it off for over 5 years...they get tired of me always watching what I eat...they just are not in a place in their life where they are ready to make the change. They all have small childern and/or are pregnant with the second and I am newly married and not really thinking of kids just yet.....wanna enjoy the weightloss a little more before I put the weight back on *smile*

Kim....Where are you??? Looking for an update!!

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

Good morning ladies,

It's been so hectic here at work that I haven't had time to post. It's not a good thing to have PMS and it seam like all **** is breaking lose all around you. I get very sensitive during this time and I allow things and people to bother me that may not have during other times. I have a big meeting today and I was up most of the night thinking about it, which is not good, this is only a job, not my life! When I left this morning from home, I believe I left the garage door open, so I'm praying my sister will go by and check it for me so I won't worry all day. I'm so off focus because of work. I just can't remember if I put that garage door down and 6/7PM is to late for me to wait. I'm waiting on her to call back now.

Tab-I do understand what you're going through, I haven't told anyone about LAWL. When I mentioned to my sister that I had hired a PT, she started with "you're crazy and becoming obssessive with this weight thing, you don't need a PT". So I decided not to say anything else. I don't need negative people around me. When we're overweight we tend to hang around people who are overweight, it makes us feel good about ourselves but when one decides to change the others feel threathen. I believe this is because one will draw more attention then the others. But Tab, stay encourage and kno that if they support you then they are your friends and if they don't then they never were from the beginning.

Gina-I personally don't believe in psychics but I do believe in the gifts of the spirit, which are given by God. These gifts can be and should be used to edify and glorify God. It can also be used in an evil way. What the woman said may in fact be true but look to your own heart about matters that concern you.

I missed you guys on yesterday to but today is going to be a day. Inspite of, I've got expectation of greatness. Lets stay focus and on plan as we move into our destiny!!!:)

Kitkat & Diane--How are you girls doing?

Hi all,

I'm doing pretty well. I stuck to the diet and lost 6# last week!

Kim- I agree w/ you. I don't tell most people about my weightloss ventures, just because of their negative reaction. Why not try to lose weight if I can any healthy way I can? As long as I know i'm doing right by me then, when my weightloss starts showing, others will be asking what have I done, etc.

Tab- Good luck w/ the food choices.

Diane- How's it going?

Kathy

Kitkat,

You're doing a great job, hangin there!

Good morning ladies!

Well, today is my Friday, I will be in a training class for the next couple of days and I'm out of the office on Tuesday of next week. I have so much work to do that I wanted to cancel the training class but after I thought about it, I need the break. It's been a stressful couple of weeks or year. This is the first job where there is a rush project everyday, I just don't understand. I'm considering calling the temp agency I used a couple of years ago. I'll use this long weekend to give it some serious thought. I'm tired of being under the gun all the time.

Anyway, enough of that. I worked out with the PT this morning and it's not getting easier but harder with each week. He now wants me to push a little harder on the cardio. He said I need to step up a notch every week. I'm looking at him like he's crazy, but I know he's not. He said in order for me to go the distance I need to increase the intensity not so much the level. So I'm going to try starting next week. This gives me the motivation not to overeat during the long weekend. I had a good evening yesterday and when I felt like cheating, I went up stairs to bed. So of course that meant an early night.

OK--I guess it's my turn to say "Where is everybody???"

Well, I still plan on working out for the next 2 days since I won't have any place to workout over the weekend. I'm going out of town, so I'll see if my uncle will get me a free pass for a couple of day, I really hate to miss 2/3 days, especially since we're doing a fitness test on Wednesday.

Until later on ladies, have a great OP day!:)

Hello all...
wel...I got weighed yesterday..UGH..only .4 loss. I hate that. Yo think you are doing o.k...and feel good..but then you see that. But at least it was not a gain?

Kathy..great job on the 6 pounds gone...that is great. Keep it up..or down should I say???

Kimbo...kick it up a notch? Well...at least you are getting your money out of him. Good luck with the 3 day weekend. Maybe...it sounds like looking for another job that is a wee bit less stressful might not be a bad idea.

Diane? WHere are you? Tab? Are ya there.....

Every one else?

Well..I will check back later.
P.S. I am begining to start working out. I have a treadmill. Any suggestions as to..how I should begin? Obviously...start walking...but any tips in general would be helpful. Thanks
Gina

Hey Gina,

Any lost is better than a gain, I'll take it!

I'm thinking Tab may be real busy, going out of town next week and all. As for the rest, they may be missing in action.

Good luck on your new adventure in working out. My only advise is to start slow, workout every other day until you get use to the routine. I believe it takes 4/6 months of consistency before you're hook, so hang in there. I don't know that to be a fact but I do know that it's not an over night process.

I really don't like the treadmill but it seams to be the only thing that helps get rid of the butt & hips so I've been running at least 3 times a week. I'm not a fast runner, I've just pushed myself to 6.0 mph and it's killing me but I feel like I've done something. You could also keep your pace steady and incline, I usually do that for the last 10 minutes and it really helps.

Well, I probably won't write again until next Wednesday, so ladies have a great week and a wonderful holiday!!

Hello Ladies...

Just a quick post to say keep up the good work...everyone seems to be losing and doing great...me on the other hand...the damn old TOM. So when I weighed in on Wednesday I was up 3.2lbs....my usual...plus I did make some bad choices..but I am trying to get better...

I will not be back until June 2nd....everyone keep up the good work and keep the thread moving...I am gonna need it when I get back

Happy Memorial Day!!!

Hi All:
How was everyones weekend? I did pretty well I did not gain anything but then I did not lose either.
Diane

Hi,

Diane- I'm glad your back on track and doing well.

I lost 2.5# last week. I'm OP and plan on keeping it that way.
How's everyone else doing?

Kathy

Good afternoon ladies!!!
 

It's good to be back in town! I had a wonderful time away from home and the hubby (I love him dearly but sometimes I need a break).

Anyway, all has been well since the last time I wrote. I've been OP for the most part, but I've had a slip here and there but nothing that I couldn't work off in the gym. Even though I was out of town I was determine to stick with my routine so I found a gym near my uncle's house and paid for 2 days. Going to the gym really helps me to stay focus, it's real hard for me to put time into something and not be able to see good results. I haven't lost a lot more weight, only 4lbs, but training with the PT has changed the form of my body, it's incredible! I'm really enjoying the workouts but he is killing me in a good way. At least I'm not hurting as bad anymore.

It's good to see everyone doing well, while I was in Ohio I did a little shoping and it felt so good to drop down 4 sizes:cb:. I was to proud of myself. Anyway, I've asked a friend if she's giving away clothes, I just can't afford to out and buy a new clothes after every 25-30lbs, we'll go broke and I have to many other responsibilities.

Work has been hard. I didn't write yesterday because the moment I walked in the door there were meetings and deadlines, so by the time I left (after 6PM), I had a headache:headache: that was so bad I could barely see to get home. I had a salad for dinner and took a couple of pills and went to bed.

Today, I'm determine to have a good workday and that's what I'm doing, it's still extremely busy but I'm not going to let it get me down.

I hope all is well and I did think about you ladies while I was gone. Until later--Have a great day!!!!

:)

Good morning everyone!!
 

Where is everybody????

I was last to post yesterday and the first this morning. I decided to drop some things off into the office before going to the gym this morning. This is my PT day and I'm not feeling it but that doesn't matter, I don't think I ever have, I just do it anyway.

I hope everyone had a great day yesterday and I'll write when I get back into the office.:)

Hi Kimbo:
Its been very quite this week.
Nothing is wrong with 4 pounds, I think its pretty good.
I have been up and down following plan some days are good and others are a problem. But I feel more focused so I guess that good.
Gina you have been very quite. How are you doing?
Diane

Hey Diane,

Good to see someone posting today!! Returning from vacation always makes the few days you do come into work really long.

On Wednesday morning the trainer did some type of fitness tests and of course I failed. My fitness level was POOR but I did expect that. My girlfriend who is 5'10, 160lbs of muscles test came in at POOR so I know I had no other choice, but I'm OK with it. He also gave me a menu and how to follow a meal plan and a grocery list for 7 days (I guess this is a part of the package (24 sessions)), I also got pocket size food guides and a CD to make changes in my program. It was a nice little package but of course there is a lot of work involved but that seams to be the norm as far as I can tell.

I had a really good work out this morning with the PT. My biggest problem is not eating enough food during the day to keep my body burning fat. I need to eat every 2 hrs but it's so hard here because I'm so busy I don't have time, I've done a lot better today so we'll see how it goes. My DH told me on Tues. that he could really see the weight lost in my neck & face area. It was a good compliment but of course I want him to see it in the butt, hips & stomach area.

Diane-I feel the same way, about being more focused on my goals. I haven't felt this way in a while. Even when I mess up I don't let it get me down anymore. I'm realizing that it's a lifestyle that I'm trying to develop and not a diet plan. So girl, we're on the right track. :bravo: to us!!

Gina-how are things going for you?

Kitkat-You seam to doing well and staying focus. That's a good thing.

Until later, have a great and healthy day!!:)

Ladies,
 

Where are you!!!!

Tab will be back and we haven't really posted to keep her and ourselves motivated. I miss reading everyone's writing. I guess with summer and all kicking in it's sometimes hard to write. Anyway, it's going to be a beautiful day today, some what windy but we'll take the sunshine anyday:cool:.

Friday was a rough day with the trainer and today was even harder. He was really making me push myself today but I just couldn't do everything he wanted. My knee was hurting from a fall I had about a week ago. He said as long as it wasn't a sharp pain I was OK, I just needed to apply some ice for about 15 minutes so the swelling would go down. But of course I can't do that until tonight.

Anyway, I hope all had a great & health weekend and I hope to write again later.

Hi Kimbo:
Are you feeling desserted? I had a pretty good weekend for a change. I think you inspired me to change my eating. I was so hooked on keeping my starches down that I was driving myself nuts and then binging because I could not do it.
It must be a time for minor injuries, yesterday doing a step tape I must have did something wrong my hip It was really bothering me today but I worked out anyway and I feel better tonight. Lets see how tomarrow goes.
It was really nice starting a week without gaining on the weekend.
Diane

Hello Ladies....I am back..*smile* Glad to see there were a few post. Where is everyone????

Boy was this a hard off-site not only my eating but the work..We worked from 9am till about 9pm at night. The food as usual was awesome we have our own personnel chef each time we visit this site and he is just amamzing I made good food choices but I totally blew it with the desserts. You know me I love those sweets. One night I had fresh homemade strawberry shortcake with fresh homemade whipped cream...mmmm mmm good. Then one night we had a bon fire and we made smores...and boy was that tasty and then the other night we had and ice cream sundae bar with all the toppings.

We had a good group of people with us and they were all very active...we all walked before and after dinner and then I got up early one morning and went for a run. It was a beautiful run we were in the Shenadoah mountains and I saw all types of wildlife at 6:30am in the morning. The good thing is I weighed on Tuesday before I left and then again on Saturday when I got home and to be honest I lost 1.2lbs how that happened I will never know....but I am not complaining. I am supposed to be maintaining and so far so good. I am ranging between 132 and 135 which I am very happy with.

But my eating habits were horrible this weekend...I had a baby shower to attend on Saturday and a 3 yr old b-day party on Sunday at Chuckie Cheese...and all I ate was cake, cake and more cake I even passed on the pizza so I could have another piece of cake. I need something to control these sweet cravings. I will pass on the food and go straight to the sweets.

I don't know if I mentioned but I am on my 4th week of stabilization and so far I have got to add different food choices and I got to add an extra piece of fruit and an extra startch. I am so excited I can have a real sandwich now with 2 pieces of bread. This past saturday I was given the 4th week phase and it was just adding different protein choices....like bacon and sasuage...I don't really care for pork so not really a big change in the 4th week. This Saturday I will get the 5th week phase and I will let you know what that consists of.

Kim....Sounds like you are doing great. 4 sizes...You Go Girl...you must have been feeling great trying on clothes. I have a question did you still take the bigger sizes in the dressing room? I know I wear a size 6 but I still take larger sizes in the dressing room just in case. I will always start with the 10s and work my way to the 6. Don't know why....but I just do it. I was wondering if you did the same thing. I know what you mean about buying clothes....I have spent sooo much money in the last month...I have been replacing the basics in my closet. The navy, black, and tan skirts and a few shirts...I find myself slurging on stuff to wear on the weekend...I have been hitting the juniors section of Kohls and I am in my 30's it just feels good to be able to fit in a junios size 7. I was thinking about having some of my clothes taken in but I am afraid....I am afraid that I might put some weight back on and then what am I too do. My clothes will be too small. So I have been trying to buy something new with each pay check....so I have been living on the edge. Hope your knee is doing OK. What does he mean if it is a sharp pain then you are OK? I have where my one knee will ache from time to time or if I turn just turn the wrong way it will be sore. I just think about my poors knees and all that I have put them through. Please be careful you would hate to have an injury that would keep you from working out. That is my worst fear.

Diane....I have the same thing about startches. I think that is why I crave the sweets and then I binge. I just need to find a good balance. Nothing wrong with staying the same. No gain is a good gain...*smile*

Kitkat......2.5lbs in a week that is awesome. Glad to hear that you are staying OP. It is sooo hard specially with the summer coming. Keep up the good work and you will see the results you want.

OK...now that I have wrote a book...but I wanted to write because I need to catch up on some things at work and then there is a job that I would love to apply for and I need to work on the good ole resume....haven't done one of those in a couple of years. The job is in my office so I am definately gonna apply for it. I basically do it now....keep your fingers crossed. Gotta get stuff done and turned into personneld by Thursday. Like the way they post the job when I am away on travel...*smile*

Everyone have a great day...will check back in later!

Good morning to all!

Hey Diane, good to see someone around. I've had a good week also but it seams like it takes forever to get this weight off. I see my progress but I'm still not happy. I've always wondered why, we as women are never happy with our self image, it seams to start as a child.

Hopefully, Tab is back, there's not a lot to read but we've tried.

I'm going back to LAWL this weekend, it will be my first time back since April. I haven't weighed myself in a couple of weeks so I'll be just as surprised as they are. I'm still not going to follow there plan to the letter but I have incorporated it into my diet plan now and it's working just fine for me. I'm not sure how much weight I've lost but I've difinately lost inches, my clothes are hanging off of me and I'm now wearing my blouses on the inside of my pants and skirts, something I've never done but it's a good feeling. Even though I really don't like my clothes hanging off of me, I feel like a bum most days.

Today, I'm leaving work early to ride to New Jersey to pick-up our car. My DH got stranded on Memorial day and the car was towed to the nearest dealer which happened to be in NJ. I'm not looking forward to that ride but the car has been there for almost 2 weeks now and it's costing us a small fortune, which I'm not happy about since it could have been avoided if my DH would have taken notice to the warning signs instead of thinking it would just go away (is that a typical man or is it just my husband?) Anyway......

Kitkat & Gina - how are you ladies? I haven't read anything from you in a while. I hope all is well.

Until later, have a great day!

Hi Kimbo and Tab:
Tab I am glad you are back. I have not binged for a while so I guess I am doing something right.
Kimbo how many weeks do you have left at LAWL? I have 9 weeks I think I just going to finish them up and not get anymore.
I am still going to work towards my goal just not so much trying to stick to LAWL. How is your knee today?
Diane

Oh, you all show such progress! Is there room for me, too?

I have all my items and am starting this thing tomorrow. I have a lot to lose and would like to be a part of the "team," if you're taking new members...

Welcome aboard Waterbaby!

Newcomers are always welcomed. We're all in this fight together and words of encouragement has helped us all on one day or another, so just join in and let us know your ups & downs. But most inportant, stay connected to the boards, they have really helped me.:)

Tab-We were writing at the same time on yesterday. It was good to read a post from you. We did miss you! The PT said as long as I didn't have a sharp pain then I just needed to apply ice because of fluid build-up, excuse me, my error. Tab, if I was you I would get rid of all that stuff, keep only a few pieces as a reminder of where you come from but send the rest to good will or give it away. Only the pieces I really like am I going to keep and have them taken in but the rest I'm giving away. I've always liked to dress nice no matter what my size, so inspite of some them being 3X or 22's they are to nice and to expensive to give away. But I'll wait until I'm at least a 14 before considering doing that. Tab, maybe when I reach my goal weight/size I'll start getting a bigger size until I can move down to a smaller one but for now, I'm trying to squeeze these big old thighs in the smallest size I can get and then some:).

Diane-I put my membership on hold twice since I've been there so I believe I have about 7 months left not including stabilization & maintenance. Since I've been doing so well on the eating plan and exercise, I believe I'll show a lost every week so weighing every Saturday morning will be my time. One thing about morning weekend weigh-in's, they keep me focused for the rest of the weekend. I do very well during the weekdays, it's the weekends that hurt the most. The knee is doing good, thanks for asking. I iced it down the other night and that really helped.

Well ladies, today is PT day, so I'm going in early to do my own cardio. I've had a slice of toast and a small banana because Monday, I could barely get through the workout and he told me I need to eat something because it's not going to get easier but more challenging.

I'll write when I get back into the office.

Hi All:
Welcome Waterbaby we have a great group here.
Kimbo glad you are doing well, enjoy the workout, I am taking the day off I have not done that for a while.
Diane

Well, the PT was right of course, it has gotten more challenging as the weeks go on. We're on session 8 of 24 and I'm almost counting down the weeks left. Today was a rough day. I feel like I don't have the energy to get through the workouts, even though I ate.:?: I could use a good old nap right about now.

I think I need to increase my food, I don't think I'm getting what I need to hang-in there with the PT. It's really been a struggle, I feel like I'm getting stronger but I don't really see it.

Anyway, I'm sleepy but it's going to be a long work day so I just need to wake up!!

Until later, have a great day!!:)

Good morning ladies,

How is everyone? We haven't been keeping the board active enough and I miss reading everyone's post.

This morning was a rough workout day. I am still tired from my trip to NJ on Tuesday and then working out with the PT on Wednesday morning, and then having a long work day. Today I could barely get through 45 minutes at the gym. After that, I just gave up and decided to shower and get ready for work. I was so disappointed that I couldn't finish but sometimes the body says take a break and if you don't then it will take one for you.

I meet with the PT tomorrow so I'm going to try and get some rest tonight. One problem I have is I still take in water in the evening and I'm up all night it seams. I really need a earlier cut off time, around 5/6PM. Anyway, I'm tired today so it's going to be a long one.

Until later, have a great day!

Hi Kimbo:
Have you been following the food plan of the PT or are you mixing a little. I think I have been adding to much, I have not been moving down on the scale. I do not attempt to drink the water at night either.
Do you workout in between the PT also? Maybe it is to much especially if you think you are not eating enough.
Diane

Hello Everyone....

I know I just have not had the time to post. Work is crazy. Just a short post....still maintaining...nothing interesting to post...was up 1lb at weigh in last night but I am sure that is due to all the cake that I ate this past week...but I am still in my range and I am back on track no cake since Sunday...*smile*


Kim...You are really pushing it girl....be careful don't over due it. Try and relax this weekend. I know it is hard but try.

Hope everyone is staying OP as much as possible......with all this rainy weather it makes it tough...I think we are supposed to see the sun the next couple of day.

Have a good one....check in later

Hi all,

Sorry I haven't posted much lately, but work is crazy! I have lost a total of 11# in the past 4wks! I have 6more pounds to go to meet my first small goal.

Kim-Good luck on going back to LAWL, don't let them stress you w/ coming more times than you can. It's your plan and you'll do what suits you! Let us know how the weigh-in goes.

Diane- Congrats to you for being consistent!

Waterbaby- WELCOME!

Diane,

Yes, I've been following the plan the PT gave me but modifying some of the things I don't eat, but I'm staying within the 1300 calories a day. I believe this is to little to take in also, I'll be able to tell this weekend when I weigh in. I've been dying to get on the scale but I'm determine to wait until Saturday. I do workout on my own when I'm not with the PT but I only do cardio, no weights.

Tab-I think I just need to eat more. I really don't know if I'm doing 1300 a day. My eating is about the same everyday, I really don't change what I eat from day to day but the scale will tell the truth on Saturday. I've been able to tell by my clothes and my measurements. I will not workout this weekend, tomorrow will be it until Monday.

Kitkat & Gina--Where are you? It's been a while.

Waterbaby--How's it going with you?

Well, I guess I'll write later. It's always good to see everyone's post.

Wow, thanks for the warm welcome, and please you can call me Claire...waterbaby is such a long, awkward name to type... :)

I seem to be doing pretty well so far. You all are so far ahead of me! Doesn't bother me any -- it gives me the chance to learn from everyone's experiences!

It's great that people have personal trainers -- they are a true asset if they're good and honestly care more about their clients than making money. A friend keeps talking about Curves, but I'm so heavy I couldn't get through the workout no matter what. Right now, I'm doing Oxycise and the sculpting routine from the Six-Week Body Makeover program.

LA Weight Loss just fits my lifestyle so much better. I'm not much of a cook, and prefer food cool or room temperature rather than hot, so this works great for me! I use the ZonePerfect bars instead of the Nu-Lites (at 6 Zone bars for $4.17, I can't pass it up) and am recording everything through FitDay.

Any suggestions are gratefully appreciated. I had a good level of bodyfat once and plenty of muscle. I want to find that person again.

Our day here in Nashville is sunny, slightly smoggy, and a wonderful 75 degrees. If the humidity stays low, it will be a perfect day. If not, it's still pretty good!!!

Yee-hah!

Wow! What a good afternoon treat to see all the new postings! I decided to go for a walk at lunch, nothing big, a total of 30 minutes w/no sweating. The office is closed in enough and that's one thing I'm not ready for, smelling myself.

Kitkat-Congratulations on your weight lost. Sometimes it feels like the weight is slow coming off but once we get into it and that determination kicks in, we can do anything! Also, thanks for the advice, I really am not that happy about going back to LAWL but I have to many months left not to, I really would like to hold off until maintenance but I know they wouldn't go for that. I'm really trying to adjust my mind to not put a rush on losing this weight. It didn't come on overnight and it's not going off that way. One of the test I took at Balley's with the PT said I would reach my goal in 1/04, and I allowed that to upset me because I was hoping around 11/03. So I'm trying to change my mind set and look at this as a way of life and not like get it off tomorrow/yesterday.

Claire-Believe me, we've all come a long ways and you're the bold one who lists your stats. When I started my first diet about 7/8 years ago, I weighed in at 296 lbs and that was the shock of my life, I told my doctor that I though his scales were wrong but he claimed they were right. I went home and cried and went on a crash diet that led me to gallbladder/stone surgery in my 20's and of course the weight came back on. I only managed to keep about 15 of those lbs off. I say all that to say, I've come along ways but I still have a long ways to go. When I was close to 300 lbs I still went to the gym, when I wouldn't diet, I still went to the gym. I don't feel like you need to look like a model to go to the gym. When I started back about a 1 1/2 ago, I was the biggest person going but I went anyhow and did what I needed to do. I've only been serious about losing the weight since Dec. 02, but I still went to the gym. I didn't lose a pound but thank God I didn't gain a pound either, I stayed the same weight throughout. I hired a PT because I didn't know how to incorporate the weight training with the cardio to get the best results. He has really helped me and it's very hard work. He doesn't allow me to slack-off and I really get a great workout with him. I've heard of Curves but there hours don't fit my schedule (at least around my way), but I'm sure it's different all over. Just go and check it out, you don't have to join but the energy you get from others is unbelievable. Also, I believe most of us will say, we're with you on using other "bars", LAWL's are to expensive.

Well, I've said enough for the day, enjoy the rest of your day!!!:)

Kim- I got my remaining weeks back from LAWL. I made them write me a check because I just wasn't feeling them at the moment and I was doing the samething on my own. They gave me a little fight but ultimately wrote out a check. Have you thought about cashing in on your weeks?

Kathy

Kitkat--I didn't know that was possible after signing the agreement. I'm going to check into that before going back. I also have 4 boxes of LA bars left on the set that I bought. Do you think they'll give me my money back for that?