Jet start
 

I'm going to hide here! I haven't been doing so great either!!!!
I just want to crawl under a rock! I haven't been doing anything I'm supposed to be. I've gained @ 3 pounds and now it's PMS so who knows what's going to happen.

Margaret,
Let me know when you do Jet Start! I'd like to do it with you. Out of all the "tricks" the do to help you get on track, Jet Start works better for me than any of them! I really should start Monday to be fair because it's the weekend and I will not stick with it on Sunday. How about Monday? I refuse to let all of this be in vain! I signed on to lose this weight and I want to do it! I'm tired of messing around with it!

I haven't gone to the center but once this week! I've felt so bloated and yucky! I'm going to call though and talk to my favorite counselor though and let her know what I'm doing!
Keep in touch over the weekend!
Janie

hi everyone
i'm new to LA weightloss. i've been having a hard time with the meal plan they have me on the purple one. it seems that i eat the wrong combination with starches and beef
can some one post there meal plan for a day to give me an idea thank you
dee

Welcome deedee
 

I had problems with the purple plan too, but here's the plan that I go by:

Breakfast:
Fruit (sometimes I'll eat 2 if I'm hungry and skip the one at dinner)
LA Lite Bar

Lunch:
1 Protein
1 Starch
2 Veg
1 Fruit

Snack:
LA lite

Dinner:
1 Protein
1 Starch
2 Veg
1 Fruit (if hadn't eaten it earlier)

I usually weigh Mon,Wed and Fri. I eat my beef on Wed and Sat.
Don't eat beef the day before you weigh. This is what has worked well for me in the past. Gotta get back to it!

Good luck! You're in the right spot for encouragement and support!
Janie

Gained
 

Hi all,
I keep gaining and losing the same pound. I have been op all week and the only thing I did different is I had a pizza Heathly choice frozen meal. They told me not to eat the frozen meals. Hopefully this is what is causing the problem.
I started exercising today. Hopefully this will give me a boost.
I just put in Richard Simmons and went for it.
My daughter said to turn him off and she grabbed another tape and went into her room to exercise.
Anyway, good luck to all this weekend. Why are weekends different from any other day?
Sharon

Hi GUys
I am just sitting here reading everyone posts and it seems that most of us are on the same boat---playing with a few pounds--but, we have to remember--we are still going to weigh in-so we have to give ourselves courage for that. I know this is the longest amount of time I have gone to a weight loss center--I think with Weight Watchers about 6-7 months non stop. ANyway, even if we only go once--that is all you go to Weight Watchers normally.

Janie---I was going to start on SUnday--but, that will probsbly start on Monday---I am not so sure. I'll let you know. I think this is exactly what I need to get me going. Once I start seeing weight loss and noticing the clothes getting bigger--I really get motivated. I have to start drinking more water--I think today I only had about 50 ounces--which reminds me---to go get more water.

I remember months ago being able to do express 2 days a week--every week. I don;t know why I stopped. I do know doing Jet Start, I am not able to have the bars--I know I am going to miss my nightly bar---well--it is only 3 days.

Have a great weekend everyone

Take Care
Margaret

Plans
 

Hi Ya'll,
I am on the red plan, and what is the next plan after that?
Does anyone know all of the plans/Colors?
I was told when I get down to 224 that I would go to the next plan.
I have struggled this past week with losing and gaining.
I decided to exercise and see what happens on Monday. I have to get out of this hole.
Sounds like everyone else is in the same hole.
Has anyone tried CellUWay?
Suppose to smooth you skin of cellulite.
I had someone join and the celluway was on sale for 19.95 so I got it for the price of tax.
Will let you know if it works.
Going on vacation to my Moms friday. I should take a snack, cheese curls or popcorn for the plain.
I love peanuts and they have been giving out two lately. Have flown 3 times since christmas. ONce they had pretzels. Better be safe that sorry.
I am excited about trying the laweightloss in Michigan. Wonder how they are. Mine are great.
Everyone have a good op weekend.
Sharon
did anyone have to resign on this site.
I couldn't remember my password and had to send for it. When I went to reply they told me I had to register my password and name.
Hadn't had to do that before

dee, I am on the gold plan. I usually have a startch for breakfast along with my protine and sometimes my dairy and my 3 fruits. Fr snack I have my power bar (la lite) For lunch I will have a healthy choice pizza and a salad. Then around 3 I have another la lite and then I have a salad for dinner. Plus my 64 oz of water. It just depends on how hungry I am. right now I think I could have another protein lol

well I went to work out this morning. had a fairly good one. yesterday I only did weights because I had missed a day and i didn't feel like I had got that good of a workout.

Tonight I am going to a pig roast. I hope that it's good. My cousin is having it and I thought that it was just going to be for the family b/c my ohter cousin is in town and come to find out she is goiing to have a bunch of people that she works with there also. She is a police officer.

Well have a great day
Karen M

thank you all for the suggestions
i want this to work for me
me too i weight in on mon wed and fri.
i'm having beef tonight so wed i can have it again.
thank you again
dee

Glad to be back!!!
 

Hey everyone!
Well I am finally back from Indy and what a trip it was. I was in class from 7:30-5:30 2 days a week and until 7:00 the other 2. Sunday night I was at the hotel by myself and there was no restaurant so I had to order pizza for dinner. Then they fed us the most fattening stuff the enire week. I tried to eat salads but it just didn't happen every day. I bet I have gained 5 pounds. I feel so bad and I am so scared to go in a weigh. I just got to hop back on the plan. I did have fruit for breakfast instead of the donuts and breakfast casseroles every morning and I got in my water, but I still blew it. The class was very stressful and this didn't help much. I was so tired the whole time. Anyway it is great to be back. Welcome Dee! Boy I missed chatting with you guys. I wanted to get to a computer and let you know how rough it was. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Marcie

Help Please
 

I am considering joing LA weightloss I ride by it every day and it is probably the only diet that I have not tried. I know that it can be a little expensive but the people that I know have had good results. Can anyone give some advise to me as to if they feel that it is a good plan. I know that I have to work at it that the weight just won't fall off. I think that this plan would be good because you have to go in so often. Also I know when you go into places like this they try to sell you everything under the sun any help with what is good or what is not would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much!

Pam

Welcome
 

Hi Pam,
I like laweightloss because you have to be accountable 3 times a week. I look forward to going. I am fortunate that I have caring counselers that I enjoy seeing every other day.
The only thing that you have to buy as far as food are the l a lite bars. You need two a day and they are $28 a week. At least that is the price here in Tennessee for two boxes. If you buy bulk which I did it was $18.20 for two boxes, but I bought 60 boxes and you get the bars weekly so they are always fresh. My favorite are the crunch, mint, chocolate, peanut butter, nougat, in that order.
The cookies are good, but they are $8 abox and you only get 4 in a box. They count as a fruit and a starch. Good for a quick breakfast if you are in a hurry. They come in blueberry and cinnamon-raisin. These are not required to buy. If you buy 5 boxes they are $6 a box.
They have popcorn and cheez curls(best) they are a $1 a bag unless you buy 10 then they are 80 cents a bag.
There also are drink mixes, soups, cereal bars, but these are not required. I think $2 is to much for a soup and a drink mix.
My center will let you mix and match.
Good luck in what ever you decide.
Welcome back Marcie,
sorry you had such a hard time with the food choices at you conference. Did they put your membership on hold while you were gone. Mine does so you don't lose a week.
Sharon

Well, I gained 1.5 on Fri. I wasn't expecting that! I also ahve been jogging and I think it was some muscle. I will probably lose that tomorrow plus some.



Welcome, Dee and Pam!

Pam, I know Weightloss centers can be expensive. I just decided I needed LA Weightloss and I don't care how much it costs! I don't buy any extras from them so I am not spending anymore right now. I actually get a military discount so my stuff is 10% off. It helps a little. it really brought down my program costs. I had a counselor who is no longer ther who gave me an awsome deal. I really think it is wort it. You can also fill out a survey on their website and get a coupon. http://www.laweightloss.com/

I go an weigh in 3 times a week even if I think I will gain. I am not going to give up and if I do not follow the program and I gain I know that I need to get back on track! I was losing fast at first but now I am slowing down partly because I am not perfectly on program. If you decide to join LA Wl I think you will love it! Good Luck!


Sharon, thanks for the info. on the snacks and prices! I am going on a trip in July for 2 weeks. My hubby will be checking out a job he will be starting in April 2002. I think it will be a little hard for me to resist snacks so I may stock up on the LA snacks. I liked the cookie I tried. I will be staying with my sister in law. There aren't ant centers there. I hope they open one before i move so i can do my maintance. I think it would just make it much easier on me to have on program snacks when i am at her house.

Marcie, I am sorry your trip was so stressful! if you gain stress could be to blame! I hope you are doing Ok and getting some rest.

Well, I better go now!
Karen

Staying on program
 

Pam and Dee Dee,
I have to agree with Karen. The program can be expensive but for me it has been worth it. The counselors at my center are very supportive and are actually on the program also. When I buy anything such as my LA lites, etc. I enter it into my computer check balancing program as "Janie's health". It puts a whole new spin on what I'm doing! I'm having a difficult time right now because my body is in turmoil with my hormones. It's "ALL MONTH PMS". But the doc is working on it with me! I've always been an emotional eater! LA weightloss is helping me with that. I still backslide occasionally (for instance, NOW) but as long as you stick with the counselors, they'll get you thru it. Like Karen,it's worth it to me! I've tried them all! This is the first one that has given me that 1:1 counseling and don't chastise me when I falter.
I'm very happy with it. I hope you decide on LA Weight Loss. It's a life changer!

Sharon,
THanks for the snack info! We're going to Gatlinburg the week of the 4th. for about 3 days. I'm getting back on program and staying on it. The snacks will help me stay within my limits. Taking some apples and grapes. Diet drinks in my cooler. My LA lites!
Gotta get with it! How is your daughter that had the surgery?

Margaret.
Ready for JET START? I can't find any decent oranges, so I'm going for the cantelope. Actually, the cantelope isn't so hard on my system. ONLY 3 days! I just keep repeating that. i'm like you. It's going to be hard without the bars, but it's ONLY 3 days.

Marcie,
Glad your back from you trip. I know how you feel. I'm sorry you had such a bad time, but I think you did good for what was in front of you. I would have given in to those breakfast casseroles!
I think you should give yourself a pat on the back! Your back home now so get back on it!

Hope everyone has a great day. I'm going to have a better one!
Janie

Thanks everyone for the support! I needed to hear that. I am ready to get back on track and lose this weight. The funny thing is if I had been on one of the other programs I have tried, at this point I would have given up. Bu with LA I am just ready to get back on track!

Welcome Pam!
I was very skeptical of LA WL at first and was overwhelmed by the price until my counselor broke it down for me and showed me that I would have paid more going to weight watchers. I have never tried anything that works this good. I am telling you, they give you the tools to be successful. I have only lost 8 pounds in 5 weeks but that is more than I was losing doing anything else. I don't like the extra costs that much but it works so I am willing to do it. I get the jello which has 4 servings per package. It lasts me longer than anything else. For 2 boxes it was 32.00. At first I couldn't believe I had spent that on jello, but then I went in to weigh and I had lost 4 pounds! How exciting! Knowing that I have to go and weigh in 3 times a week, mostly keeps me accountable. Do we mess up? Sure we do. We fall off sometimes, but we get right back on. Good luck to you and this group is all here for you!

Hope everyone has a great Sunday! I am gonna clean..maybe I will burn a bunch of calories!:cool:

Marcie

LA weightloss centers
 

Karen,
Keep checking the site for new weight loss centers.
I have been checking for one by my mom since Christmas and I even wrote them. They told me she could follow the at home plan.
A month ago I keyed in her zip code and there is was. One at the mall close to my Mom.
That is where I am going in Michigan next Friday while I am gone and two weeks after that.
Hope they get one where you are moving.
Sharon

hi everyone
well today i weight in i hope i lost some.
i tried my best to follow the plan i'm going at 9 am to the center you know my scale say's 202 but with shoes it might be 204. so i hope that i didn't gain accrding to thier scale.
i'll tell you how i did.
talk to you later and thanks
dee

Marcie...
Just out of curiousity, how on earth did your salesperson show you that Weight Watchers would cost more than LA Weightloss? LAWL is FAR FAR more expensive!!! I've done both. LAWL cost me almost $900 in 6 months while I've been on WW for 5 months now and spent a whopping $180! Just cuious what on earth she was figuring.

Could someone please tell me what exactly is the Jet Start program? Is it where you eat unlimited amounts of protein, and green vegetables for 3 days, along with two eggs each day and two oranges? I know that as being Quick Loss or something like that. I was successful in losing 4 lbs. following the plan I just mentioned a few years ago. Thanks.

Jet STart
 

tomswife,
It's no different, just a different name!
Janie

Lost
 

Finally got off of the up and down I hope.
Weighed in and lost 3 pounds today.
I did exercise to Richard Simmoms Friday and Saturday and kept moving the weekend.
I was getting depressed, but now I think I need to start moving more.
How was everyone else's weekend?
Sharon
275 Started
239 3/4 Now
145 Goal

JANIE61
 

Thanks for the information. I appreciate your help!!!!

Going crazy!
 

:^:
sharon,
Think I'm losing my mind! No weight but my mind! Had a horrible weekend where I was so depressed. stayed in bed most of Saturday. Yesterday I was determined to not waste another day like that! I got up and did somethings around the house, but I ate all day!!!! Everything I could get my hands on today. Was going to try Jet Start today, but I'm just not up for it. So back on the purple plan! I'm going to the center today. I don't even want to look at the scales!

Glad you did so well! You give me inspiration!

Thanks,
Janie

hi again
well i did good down 1 1/4 lbs. they gave me drinks instead of shakes or the bars. could it be the sugar in them that is making me want to eat more sweets. they said to try the drinks for a full week to see what happens.
has any one every try their soups yet? they gave me a sample of that too.
dee

Re do kitchen
 

Hi Janie,
Are there alot of things in the house that you cannot have or call your name?
I have to stop getting potato chips. I just put them in my husbands lunch and the smell is so good.
I am going to get pretzels instead, he likes those just as well.
I am working on a nutrician plan for my daughter. She wont' stay out of the kitchen, so sugar free jello and fat free cool whip is what she can have.
I just bought a watermelon and I am so glad she likes that. I have to work on fruit with her to get her to like more.
I am going to elminate things out of this house that is dangerous to me.
If anyone wants treats they can get them at the store and it can be individually wrapped so we won't take any home.
Janie, Now the weekend is passed and it is a new day. Just think about the new clothes you will be able to wear.
I went up in the attic shopping Saturday and found some clothes that didn't fit me any more, now they fit. I like that kind of shopping. At least it is cheaper while I am still losing.
Can't wait until I am at goal.
Christmas is going to be fun this year.
Just look at it that way. Going out for the holidays a new you. That is a gift in itself.
I wrote down my weight wrong.
275 start
242 1/4 now
145 goal(could be less)

Dee,
I have not tried the soups. Guess I did not want to pay $2 for them. I think that is how much it is.
I noticed one recipe took two soups and $4 is alot to spend on I think it was a meatloaf.
Good luck if you are doing ok with the shakes.
Sharon

Hey everyone!
Janie hang in there. I think we go through spells and we get stuck in a rut. Anytime that foods are off limits to us we still crave them and want them. You have done so great so far. Keep up the good work. I am glad you are going to the center, it keeps me motivated.

This is how my counselor figured the price difference for me on WW and LA. WW here is 13.00 per week 13 times 52 weeks is 676.00. I paid 362.00 for the same amount of weeks. There are extras at WW just as there are extras at LA. You have the option of not buying the bars just as you have the option of buying point books, bars, etc. at WW. That is how she figured it out. It made sense to me.

Congrats Dee! 1 and 1/4 pounds is great! I use the jello and it works for my sweet tooth.

Sharon, your daughter sounds just like me when I was little. My mom kept putting me on diets b/c I was heavy and I didn't like much fruit. My brother was tiny and she would keep goodies in the house for him. I felt so left out. Unfortunatly my parents chose the route of calling me names and it just killed my self esteem. I think it is great that you are also dieting with her. That makes he not as singled out. My parents are thin and I was the only large one. My father still to this day is digusted with my body. He couldn't understand why I couldn't lose before my wedding. Oh well.. I do this for me now. ANYWAY...sugar free jello and cool whip is perfect and she won't feel left out.

Going to weigh in today, I know I have gained and I am dreading it. I'll let you all know the damage.

Marcie

Hang in there
 

Marcie,
Just hang in there. YOu can do it. For some it may just take a little longer, but in the long run it will be worth it.
I know what you mean about critics. My mother in law always talks about FAT people. If she passes someone who is overweight she has to get her two cents in. I am so self consious about seeing old friends when I go up to Michigan. My friend I use to visit has moved to Florida and I have know her since kindergarten.
My class reunion is in 2002 and I can't wait. Not to show off, but being able to visit with old friends and not feel terrible about myself.
Everyone needs to set goals.
This is the first time in a long time that I am so enclused about this weight loss plan. I feel I can do it.
Even if I fail a day I don't want to let it ruin all of the hard work I have already worked on.

Sharon

Marcie, I am sorry to hear that your family isn't very supportave. I have to admit that sometimes my mom might not be supportive on my food choices for example we have to have fresh chicken breasts and she buys the frozen ones and she gets upset b/c I can't have them or with beef, if i have had my beef for the week or something.

I think that people that have never needed to be on a diet don't know what it's like to be over weight and trying to eat right and to get healthy. I have to admit that I have NEVER been this heavy in my whole life and when I get to my target weight I will try my damndest to keep it off. The thing that I hate is when people say "well I hope that you can keep it off." That just puts salt in the wound.

Keep your chin up and a smile on your face B/C YOU CAN DO IT!!

Karen M

Wow, we ahve been busy here!

Janie, just forget about how bad you did and jump right back in. Everyone, slips up we are human! It is so hard to stay OP. I myself have been doing awful and I am back on track. I am forgetting about all the mess ups I had and you should too! We are here for you!

Karen M, You are so right. People, just don't get it. it is ahrd to resist food. I get the line, just one pice of cake won't hurt. Yeah right!

Sharon, My hubby has a reunion soon. I was dreading going but now I am not. I am glad you are going to yours!

MArcie, My plan is cheaper as well. I used to buy so much on WW. points calculators, books, ect. I got a discount so LA was much cheaper for me as well. Don't worry if you gain just keep trying! You should take your own advise that you gave to Janie! It was smart!

DeDe, welcome!

Well, I just wnated to come buy and say Hi to everyone! I hope I didn't miss anyone! I am weighing in this morning. I was perfectly on plan so i hope I see a loss. I lost 4.5 pounds Mon so I am not expecting much today. That was a big surprise to me. I gained 1.5 on the previous weigh in so maybe it was a water weight loss or something. Wish me luck! I will come back and let all of you know how I did.

Karen

I weighed in today and I lost again 1.75 pounds! I am so excited. That is just what I needed to saty on program perfectly. Before, when I wasn't losing I was perfect so i started slipping out of frustration. I don't know why I started losing so much slower but I am back to losing fast. I know it will slow down some but at least it won't take me forever to lose 2 pounds now. I actually might make my goal by July 4th.

Good Luck everyone! All of you really helped me.
Karen

LAWL vs WW
 

Marcy:

Oh..Ok, I get it. WW here is $9.95 a week, or $14.95 if you don't go EVERY week.... (the liberty plan for those who can only go every 2 or 3 weeks). Another question out of curiosity.... since when are the bars an option? I was told you HAD to buy the bars or you were in violation of your contract. If you are in violation of your contract you HAVE to be at your goal by your goal date or start paying for additional weight loss weeks. Not that it mattered in my case anyway since I violated my contract by accidentally having salmon twice in one week my very second week. I was up a creek right off the bat. In my case, I paid $8 a week for 52 weeks ($400), bought 6 months worth of bars ($500) and then when my goal date went by at 24 weeks and I was only half way there they wanted me to join for another 24 weeks at $8 a week. Since they obviously weren't giving me any good advice I wasn't about to throw more money at it. Especially since the 3 times a week....40 minutes away, up to an hour wait in the center, was killing me, not to mention gas prices! But yes, WW is just the $10 a week...no extras at all. I'm happy you are all doing well. I grew to resent LAWL's stupid rules and regulations and became very bitter after awhile. As my DH says..."if Mamma ain't happy...nobody is happy." Doing great at WW though and I can eat whatever I want. NO stupid rules, NO stupid bars and lots of fun.

Luck to all!

barbs, I agree with you on the lawl thing. I think that there rules are stupid most of them and am getting a little fed up with some of the stuff they say. I find that they don't talk to each other and one will say one thing and the other well say something totally different. But I do think that it's helping and I am seeing a BIG difference in my clothes and have gotten tons of compliments on my w/l I just only take it with a grain of salt and the rest I just disreguard. I have started to add lean pockets to my plan just to see if that will have any impact on my w/l. Today I was up a lb by my scale and I don't know if that was b/c of the water that I drank lastnight or what. So we will see tomorrow when I get weighed.

Karen M

hi everyone
well i weighted in today and i think i lost 2 lbs i think it makes a total of 5.5 so far since i started 6/11 i think.
talk to you all later
dee

Hey everyone!

Dee, you are doing so well! Congrats!
Karen W, great job to you also! What an inspiration you are! You will make that goal!

Karen M, Karen W and Sharon, thanks to all of you for the support that really meant a lot! I am a little down right now!

Barbs, Honestly I didn't know that if you didn't lose your goal weight, you had to pay after the 52 weeks are up. I guess I never really thought about it. I also didn't know the bars were a must. My counselor let me get away with it a couple of times. WOW! I guess it would be in violation of the contract. I know how you feel about the prices! Today I went and weighed in and I was up a pound and then my counselor put me on that drink that you have for 2 days. That was 26.00. Then she was like and you need more Lites and I told her I didn't b/c I didn't have them last week while I was out of town. Plus she didn't follow the plan that was on the paper she gave me. It said to have 2 LA Lites and she marked through it and put 3 and then it said 6 oz of protein at lunch and dinner and she marked it out and put 3 oz. for each. It just bothers me! She then said on well also the sales tax is going up to 9% so you need to buy them in bulk to save you money. I told her that things were tight this month b/c I have a new job and I won't have any income coming in and she said well I guess you ole hubby is gonna have to step up. Okay first of all my husband and I have a joint account. What's his is mine and vice versa. If no $ is coming in from me, then we will be doing good to pay our bills. UUGGHH! She just frustrates me all of the time. Its like she doesn't care about me. just her sales. Sorry to vent I am just so frustrated with it all. I want to lose but I can't stand her.

Gotta go back and weigh in Sat. Does anyone know much about the drink?

Talk to y'all later!
Marcie

marci, don't worry about them. They ONLY want to make there numbers. That's the only reason why they use the high pressure sales is to make you feel guilty enough to buy there stuff.

I can't believe that they lowered your protein intake. If you are still hungry after that I would just up your protein the way they had it. I have done that with my diet and kept the carbo's the same and it has seemed to work. I am down to 160 today. I am down a lb since Tues. So keep your chin up and you WILL meet your goals.;) you HAVE to believe that in yourself or it's not going to work. I know that from experience:)

Well I have to get ready to go weigh in and clean the house up a bit b4 the garage people come to look at our garage door.

Karen M

Lost
 

Hi Everyone,
Lost 3/4 pound for a total of 33 1/2 pounds.
Leaving for Michigan in the morning.
Wish me luck while I am there. I will have sign in on my Moms message board to keep in touch.
Sharon

ok gals, here are my measurement stats. on August 30 my bust was 42 my waist was 38 my thigh was 27 my hip was 48. As of today I am proud to say that my bust is 39 1/2 waist is 31 1/2 thigh is 22 3/4 and hip is 41 1/4 and the beginning weight was 207 and I am down 160. It has taken me so long to get here but it's worth it. I feel so much better.

Karen M

GREAT JOB!!
 

Karen M, congratulations!!!!!! You are so awesome! I am just so happy for you! I think you need to reward yourself with a new peice of clothing or something like that! You should be so proud of yourself!

Sharon, COngrats to you also! Good luck in Michigan! You'll do just fine!

Marcie

WOW!
 

Karen M,
How great you must feel.
I am so proud of you. Keep up the good work.
I can't wait until I am closer to my goal.
Sharon

hi everyone
you ladies are great. good job on everything.
i keep reading the post and it keeps me going i just want to thank you all for your support

You can do it too
 

Hi Dee Dee,
You can do it too. I know it is a hard job, but it will be well work the effort. Even if we slip up, just get back on track.
Good Luck
Sharon