Hi chicky's

I'm back from our vacation. Finally got into the server, have been trying for 3 days. I did very well while on vacation, still lost 1.5 pounds, I am so tickled about that cause I was sweating and worrying about that. I did get to walk 3 days, 2 on the beautiful Kure Beach and it was slightly cool but not cold.

Maggie, so glad your back and had a good vacation with the extra bonus of a 1.5 loss. Thats fantastic. I really did miss this forum while it was down. I lost mine sat early and just checked in now. I've been in check while you were away. As of this morning, since 4/11 I'm down 9.5 lbs. Exercising 1 or 2 x 6 days a wk. I must admit, except for the usual aches from exercising and the daily sinus headache I feel pretty good. Definitely more energy.

Peg, How could you be discouraged. I was looking at your post and it seems your down over 15 lbs since 3/11. I think thats great. And because your losing slow and steady those lbs should stay away. I think your doing great.

Hey Aggie, How's it going with the ? Hope to hear from you soon.

Hope everyone is well. So glad were back up and running. I really missed my buddies.

ttyl

finally it is back ..... someone needs to kick my butt in gear. not sure if i will be down any more tomorrow at weigh in. just havent had the time or energy to exercise, but no more excuses. just do it!

donna,

thanks for the words of encouragement. think im just going through a slump right now. my daughter has kinda given up so i am more or less without my partner now. so you guys are going to be my help.

Talk to you lighter!!!
Peg

Well gang, another 1.5 lbs down. Felt like yuk all day yesterday, it was overcast and blah here in supposly sunny Florida. I hid cause I just couldn't take it and wanted to eat everything. I hid in the bedroom as far away from food as possible. I have gotten back into the routine of walking on my treadmill in the mornings, it was hard at first and still a bit hard, but getting easier. The audio book I am listening too is starting to get interesting so that helps sooooooo much. I hate weighing 171lbs, but the only way to change it is just what I'm doing no matter how long it takes! I too am hitting a slump.

bearzy2u

I am hitting a slump too, I checked your diet start date and we are close to the same date. I think it is the 6 week thing! I think we should just keep plugging away at it and not look down the road at where we are going but look at where we have been and how far we have come!

I think my next big hurtle will be my wedding anniversay and mother's day which are very close together. But dh is being pretty darn supportative! It shouldn't be as hard.

maggi,

just keep at it and we will do this. i was down 2 more lbs at weigh in last night so i guess im doing ok ....slump and all. well any way maybe this weather will clear up and i can walk this weekend. glad you have a supportive hubby, mine wants to go out and eat all the time and when i order something good for me to eat he says why dont you get something else it wont hurt just this one time. GRRRRRR this coming from a man that has wore size 32 waist jeans the whole 21 years that we have been married. i swear food goes in his mouth and out the other end without stopping anywhere in between. well i better go.

Talk to you LIGHTER!!!
Peg

bearzy2u

don't you just hate those skinny men, that never have to worry and they just don't understand why it doesn't work the same for us. My hubby lends towards the tubby tummy side, most of the rest of him is ok, and some parts like his legs are very great so he could lose a few pounds too when I started and he has been eating a lot of what I eat, just more, and he has lost a good bit, much faster than I have, but he still has his tummy it is just smaller.

I hit my reward gaol of 168, actually it my weight is 168.5 but he went ahead a booked my facial, knowing I would lose the other half pound this week. I am so looking forward to a good relaxing facial. now only 28.5 lbs to go.

Maggi,

Great job keep it up.

i am hoping to go down at least 1 1/4 lbs this week. if i do then i will be 1/3 of the way there (18 1/2 lbs) of 55 1/2 total. Boy that sounds better than it looks cause that means i still have 37 lbs to go . well i never claimed it would be easy. my daughter just said she thinks she has gained back 3 lbs . it sure is hard for a teen. i wanted to tell her it is because she keeps snacking and eating before bed but i dont want to discourage her. if she wants this bad enough then she will figure it out on her own. does anyone have any suggestions on the best approach in this matter.

Talk to you LIGHTER!!!

Peg

Peg

Thanks for the confidence booster. Your teen problem, can you suggest an alternate snack, like some lower calories healthier things, in example, fruite, rice cakes, flavored soy chips, (which are great by the way and only 110 cal for 25 of them) Low fat graham crackers, 120 for two full sheets, even a table spoon of low fat peanut butter. Also, Alba makes a milk product vanilla and chocolate are my favorites, that are 90 calories, you can add a half a banana to the vanilla, use water and ice to mix in a blender and it makes a great shake. I've done the vanilla's with a lot of different fruit and use splenda if it needs more sweetening. Also can you find in a store the brand called Health Valley, they have a lot of cookies that are made with whole wheat. and last but not least how about some of those snack well cookies.

I don't know how old your teen is but does she understand the whole calories thing? Maybe you could suggest sitting down with her and going through everything she has already eaten all day and show her exactly how many calories she has eaten. You may know this but I will tell you anyway, if she is active multiple her current weight by 13 and that will give you the number of calories she is eating a day to maintain that weight, now drop that number by 500 calories and that is what she should eat to lose 1lb a week. If she is not active multiple her weight by 9. That pretty much gives a good visual and then she can make her own decisions. This worked for me on me!

Maggie,

thanks for the help. she is 17 and pretty much understands. the problem is she gets discouraged too easy. and sometimes will say..... i dont really care. she is 5' 4" and weighs 217 right now. she has lost 13 pounds but keeps losing and gaining eack week. i am hoping that once she gets out of school for the summer she will have more time to work on this and be a little more focussed. dont know but can only hope that she GETS it. she is on meds for insulin resistance and the dr. has told her that it could lead to diabetes and shots. i dont think it has scared her tho . GEEEZ kid these days. LOL...... anyway i was down 2 1/4 more so now i am 1/3 of the way to goal. GO ME!!!

Hope everyone is on plan

Talk to you LIGHTER!!!
Peg

bearzy2u

I hope so for her sake on the summer thing. That is one of the reasons I am dieting, to hopefully avoid diabetes. It runs very stong in my family and my dad has to take shots so me carrying around any weight that is extra sure puts me at a much higher risk. I wish someone could have gotten this through my head when I was younger.

What about a summer weight loss camp. I watched one of those shows on television and the kids loved it.

I've lost 19 pounds so far, and have 27 to go. I can't wait to get a new middle number!