Every person's body is different. I get so frustrated when I see people who are MUCH heavier than I am, but they don't have a trace of cellulite. Conversely, I teach high school and there are very fit looking teenagers who already have it. I have had lipo, I have been 40 pounds thinner and 20 pounds heavier. I have always had cellulite and it gets worse the more I yo-yo. The best thing to do (per plastic surgeon friend of mine) is lay off caffeine, drink a lot of water, strength train those areas and do a lot of aerobic activity to burn it. Sounds easy, right! LOL Just remember, 80% of women have cellulite! It does suck for us, but at least we can wear great looking clothes that hide it and accentuate our good parts.

I read "The Cellulite Solution," which basically is summed up in your post, Shenanigan. No caffeine, lots of water, excercise. Wish I'd have talked to you before I spent the money to buy it!!

Hey- the big 4-0 is Monday for me. ('68 was a good year!) I just wish I'd started with MRC six months ago so I could join my family by the pool for our vacation next week. Oh, well- NEXT year!

Regarding differences in centers- I go to one that has a calendar jam-packed with classes, motivational weigh-ins, yoga, etc. The counselors are so excited and happy that I have to wonder if they're hitting the liquid minerals a little hard. I feel like I've run a mile every time I go in there! However, I think each center is different and have noticed a definite difference in how they price the plan, based on the posts here. I don't know if individual counselors have that flexibility, or if the center provides the boundaries. Either way, it's a little concerning.

Don't wait until Monday to start over...start over at the next meal... It's harder to do the longer you put it off. So, jump back on the saddle right away. I've struggled myself all weekend & had the "day from h-e-double hockey sticks." I haven't been OP since last Wed., but I haven't behaved horribly either...just not OP. Tomorrow morning I'm back in the game - with you!

Congrats on that elusive 30 pound board!

You & me both!!!! It's been a long time coming!

Where are you at in MO? Thanks for the info. on cellulite. I always thought you were pretty much just stuck with what you got.

Well, I probably shouldn't have...but I did. I wore that bikini that my daughter picked out for me this past weekend at the lake. I can't believe I had the nerve!!!

Crystal..Woohoo on that bikini! I got a new one that I'll wear in front of dh, but no one else!

Gma to 4...Great on signing the 3 lb board! That's awesome.

Personal update.

WI today and was down 1 lb so that's 6 in the last week and I got a free week for that and another 2 free weeks for buying more MRC6 (b/c I needed more pills, darnit!UGH). I went way off today (have a tendancy to do that on Mondays for some reason and then I get right back on track. I have been taking dieter's tea b/c I've been having issues in that area and it seems to be helping. I have to go drink some now. Fun, fun! I'm 3 lbs away from the 40 lb board and I will be doing the stabilization class this month.

bye for now.

You're so tiny tho...I bet you look great! Can't wait til I'm down another 30...that's when I'll be willing to wear it WITHOUT my tank top. :-)

6 lbs. in 1 week!!! Way to go! I average about 2 a week... Of course I've been gaining and losing the same 2 lbs. for about 2 1/2 weeks now...

[QUOTE=CountryMomma;2259255]I read "The Cellulite Solution," which basically is summed up in your post, Shenanigan. No caffeine, lots of water, excercise. Wish I'd have talked to you before I spent the money to buy it!!

Hey- the big 4-0 is Monday for me. ('68 was a good year!) I just wish I'd started with MRC six months ago so I could join my family by the pool for our vacation next week. Oh, well- NEXT year!

And just why can't you join your family by the pool?! You shouldn't miss out on stuff like that - if your super self-concience stay in the water.


Rocki - good for you on another pound! What kind of "diet tea" are you drinking and where did you get it?? I'm thinking I might need some too!


Blueyedangel - A BIKINI??!! Wow - I'm so impressed!! I doubt I'll ever fill comfortable enough to wear one again. But then again - who knows...maybe I will someday.

I found this the other day and it has helped me a lot:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132196

And then after you read her story, look at her before and after pics:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128749

Proof that with hard work and determination, anything is possible! Take care of yourself [/QUOTE]



Thanks Strawberry - that was awesome! She really is an inspiration!

Blueyedangel:
I am n Kansas City. What about you?


CountryMomma:
July 1968 was a good month!!!
Happy 40 to you!

I'm glad you talked with the manager, they always seem more motivating and knowledgeable.

I asked about my contract today too, since I had paid $298 and they gave me only 13 weeks. Well he told me pretty much the same thing your manager told you, that as long as I followed the program and came in to weigh in that they would stick with me until I lost the weight and not make me pay anything extra. I was so happy to hear that. And actually, it IS in the contract, I just hadn't noticed it before.

South of Pleasant Hill... I go to Lee's Summit MRC...

WOOHOO congrats on 30 lbs gone forever!!!

My center does not give away free weeks but they do have classes several days a week which is nice. They have cooking classes, exercise classes, a successful client forum, and a series of classes called 'finding the connection'. I would love to go to all of them but it's hard with my schedule.

Gma to 4- I go to Colorado Springs MRC- they're great. What about you?

Shenanigan- Happy Birthday back at ya!

momofboys - You're right- I'm goin' in! The water is nice and deep. And, my girls don't care anyway. Thanks!

Crystal: Good for you! Now that takes more courage than I could muster, but bet you looked pretty in it.

Rocki: 6 lbs in a week is unreal. Way to go.
At that pace, that 40 lb board will be calling your name next week. Let us know when you go to the stabilization class. They talked to me about going to it the end of August, but I'm only losing about 2 lbs a week so that may be optimistic.

Shannon, 2 lbs is a great start for preconditioning. Keep it up! And enjoy your 40th!