I also visit my centre 3 days a week. It definitely keeps me on track...but I am still new to the program. Today is measurements...hope I get some good news.
Would any of you be interested in sharing favorite HM recpies? I am trying to make different dishes so I don't get bored.

Just got back from my weigh in and I was only down 0.4, puts me at 180 lbs and I was down 1.25 inches for a total of 39.25. My TOM started today and I usually have a really slow loss, so I'm hoping either Friday or Monday will show me good results! 170's here I come!

Hey everyone, just checkin in, holy posts!!! Hang in there, you'll get there eventually. Cheers! Witchie.

I just came across this fun little post....see what you compare to! Every pound lost is equal to something...

1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human’s skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives American eats each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gal bottle of water or average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant’s heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an avg American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an avg American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony


I've lost an average human leg and working my way to an elephant heart!! What about you??

Hello all....well I went to the Dr today as I have been feeling crummy still and he told me I have gastritis. So I can't eat meats or dairy for the next few days. I am also off my pills right now, they want me to stay off them until I go weigh on Saturday.

Not sure what I will be looking at weight wise when I go Saturday...I guess it can go either way.

So nice to see more new names....Welcome to the group!!

Alberta...way to go on the loss on the lbs and inches...you go girl!!

TwoValley...well how did you make out?? great I hope!!

Mom....glad you lost your little gain!!! YEAH!!!!!

Destiny...how was day 2???

Amgirl....you can do it....1lbs from goal...wow you can do it!!

Hope I didn't miss anyone....:)

Alberta......great post!!!

I have lost a 2 year old!!

Hello Everyone!!!!


Betteerlife - I had a awesome day 2 back on the wagon, I'm buckeled in the time LOL thanks for asking. I hope you feel better soon!

Alberta - I LOVE your post! I've lost a pale of hay...next stop the elephant penis reaching my ultimate the GOLD BRICK!!!

Crongrads to loses today!!!
Good night!!

Muahahahaha. I lost a penis....... too funny. I actually lost my 8 year old daughter too!!!! :)

Hi everyone! So glad I found this place - can' find much online for a community of HMers so finding this was awesome! I have read most of the threads & wanted to introduce myself. I am new to HM - just signed on Sept. 17. I have lost 2.8lbs so far & I am supposed to hit my target of 79lbs down by June 25/10. I will turn 35 in June so that's perfect. A small goal is to lose 25lbs by Xmas. The reason I joined HM was because I needed a structured plan for food & the support from the center(3x/wk weigh-ins). I absolutely LOVE my center - the girl I see there is AWESOME. She is super friendly & helpful & she's also a fellow HM loser so she's been there/done that. So I am super excited to see the results of my hard work. It's been tough to adjust to program but I have found that planning out the food is KEY to success with this program. I try to plan out the food the day before(or the morning of) and I find it I prep ahead(ie make a couple salads at a time, cook a few chicken breasts & store in fridge for a couple days of meals) I eliminate the stress.

Whew....that was a mouthful(calorie free I might add!). I look forward to joining the weightloss journey with all of you.

HAGN!

HMj.

OMG I did not see the elephant penis.....ha ha ha that is too funny...what I want to know is who the **** weighs these things...well specifically THAT...LMAO

So my next goal is to lose a penis....ha ha ha...well I have quite a bit to lose between now and the elephant dooder...;) as you can see I am feeling a bit better...LOL.

OKay so now I better straighten up and act my age...tee hee.

Destiny...so glad your back on track. Feeling better today thanks, but I hate not being on plan, I am feeling bloated and icky, but I know that can be from what I have going on as well, being bloated is one of the symptoms, but I am not liking it, I feel icky!!

LOL Dria...I hope to someday be able to say I lost a penis too....LOL...I see your ticker has went down again...wow girl way to go...how are you feeling? You must feel amazing!!

HM Junkie...WELCOME!!

You have found a great group here....I know there isn't much out there for us, I am actually on Herbal One, there is nothing much out there for me either but I was welcomed with open arms!! Love it here.

My goal date is Feb 22/10. I have lost 25.5 thus far and I feel amazing. I still have a long ways to go but I love the new person I am becoming. I am feeling more confident especially in CERTAIN situations...wink wink....not that you all needed to know that but I am feeling on a sharing kind of mood....LOL It just feels great to feel great!!

I am glad you have found someone you really like at your center because I feel that is very important.

Hope everyone has a great day!!

BL

Hey Better Life
Thanks for noticing. My ticker did go down again. Should see 114 today.
Not bad considering my goal was 120 hey?!?! Just always keep at it and refuse to go back the other way :)
Im so glad to see you ladies doing so well, working so hard to get back on track!!!
I was getting a bit bingy myself so decided to go on the Formula S/E's to help me with that as I was also feeling a bit worn down.
Next Im gonna go on the Lean Extremes lol..... sooooooooooo many good things those ones do!!!!!

Glad to see everyone so motivated. Dont forget why your doing this and it makes it that much more easier :)

i went to wi yesterday and im staying the same!! only 11 pounds and 3 weeks! i know the last 10 pounds are the hardest but my goodness do they have to be this harD??? i told the girl at herbal magic that i am stuck and getting very frustrated since it is coming down to like 2 1/2 weeks!!! i just want to lose at least 5 and i know it is possible just i need to do it... there will be no cheating! not even one oz of anything extra. and i have planned my meals out for the next week.. i asked jen what to do and she said to eat all my starches before 4 and switch my bananas as a fruit to citrus fruit.. so right after i left i went and bought a tonne of oranges and now i took all the starches out of my dinners and made them my lunches!!! i hope this works! i am sooo ready for this to be over but i just want to reach my goal! its sooo frustrating this last few weeks is dwindling away!!! does anyone else have any tips to share for me to stick to to get the last pounds off!!! will exercising help? or will that just mess it all up cuz i know muscle was more than fat and all that jazzy stuff but i gotta do this! please give me tips thank you

Eat starches by lunch time as said.
Eat every couple of hours

sample


3/4 cup special k for breaky
or Toast
Have a snack of an orange around 10ish

lunch have a VHP shake..... or Meal replacement bar if ya can. Its perfectly measured already and easy for on the go

SNack around 3pm
fruit

Supper a Salad with 2 cups of lettuce
1 cup cukes cut up in salad.....
Protein bar.........
1 oz of grated cheese on the salad. ( in place of salad dressing)

Snack if your hungry?
3 cups of popcorn air popped
with 1 tsp of margerine melted for some flavor. as a free exchange

In between meals keep full with water...... and green tea and peppermint tea........
drink and drink and drink

This is a filling amount of food and easy to follow...... and great on the gly index.

Good luck!!!
Follow this for several days and you should see the scale move!

Hey Ladies :)
I've been catching up on the last forum and this one for a few days now. I can tell it's a great place to come with questions and just for overall support through this journey.

This is my second time on HM, as I let things slip away from me the last time I did the program. Have been on for about 10 weeks now, and while I'm a little behind schedule, I know I can reach my goal if I just keep it up.

One question though... I'm curious as to how much TOM will affect one's weight loss? I had been on various forms of birth control (pill, evra, nuva) for about 8 years, not really having a natural period for a long time. I finally freed myself from any form of it in March and didn't have a period until just a few days ago (as it can take a while for the body to regulate itself) My WI showed a smaller loss than I'd anticipated and I'm just wondering how much of a loss I *might* expect when it's over.

So inspiring to follow everyone through their weight loss journeys. Keep it up ladies! :)

I want to be an elephant penis too!! Seems that's a common goal here! Who would've thunk?


amb914- Welcome to the group! In my experience, during TOM I lose nothing or very little, and once it's over I show a big loss. Usually up to 3 lbs. But that's just me. Hope it goes the same for you!

amgirl- I wouldn't do any hardcore exercising or anything, but maybe incorporate some light exercising. I found that when I started doing a little bit of cardio, it really helped those pesky pounds come off. Hope you start seeing a drop soon! I can only imagine how frustrated you are!

DRIA girl...you are so very welcome on the noticing, not much gets past me..LOL


Dria....I have 2 starches now. Should I eat them at breakfast and lunch?

Herbal One is a little different I think in food portions here is what my allowance is.

3 proteins
3 veggies
3 fruits
2 starches
1 dairy
2 fats

ONE CHOICE...which can be anything 100 calories or less
FREE CHOICES(2 choices per day)...which is more condiments...light jello...etc.

Could you tell me if I were on the HM plan what I would be eating amount wise? I am not looking to change my amounts, just curious. I have just had the amounts adjusted about 3-4 weeks ago.

I rarely EVER eat my ONE CHOICE....for the 2 FREE CHOICE I usually use that in salad dressing...but that is rare as well, as I usually eat my salads plain.

I was also going over my last few weeks and have noticed I am about 4.5lbs behind on plan. I should be at 28lbs by the end of this week as I am in my 14th week right now. Hoping when I weigh Saturday I will be on track or atleast closer to it!! I am SOOOOOO very happy with my success don't get me wrong, but I just want to be where I should be!!

LMAO Alberta.....yeah who woulda thunk it?

So when you get to goal what do you want to be??

AN ELEPHANT'S PENIS.....LMAO

Your all a bunch of elephant penis wanna be's. Only the super cool get to be a penis :P
oi lol so sick.


Exercise suggestions......

Keep it simple.
While watching tv get up off your arse and walk in place. even if only on the commericials
I often do crunches.... squats..... lunges.... pushups and walking in place with a pilates move here and there. I do NOT suggest you do ALL that til you have hit goal and are toning and prepared to see the scale go up a bit instead of down.
Walking in place is a great thing to do cause hey your moving but not sitting burns calories but not much muscle for the time being.

Better life see that menu I posted up there? Follow it to a t
INstead of the meal replacement bar at lunch... have for example

protein
1 chicken breast 5 oz worth
4oz lean ground beef be it a burger patty or meatballs
6 slices of fat free deli meat etc

a small potato or 2 arrowroot cookies.....
or 1.4 cup of rice

my favorite lunch if im not having a bar?

1/2 cup spaghetti
4 oz meatballs
1 tbsp sauce
and an apple.
thats my basic lunch


play around cut to two proteins for losing..... but go back to three once ya hit goal.......


stay away from ketchup and bbq sauce..... nasty full of bad things
use mustard with wreckless abandonment.

I suggest to everyone get starches in by lunch.
If not possible for supper have a light starch... such as
popcorn -3 cups
2 arrowroot cookies
2 graham crackers, not great supper food but.. nice light starches.

most people are not as active come evening so when you eat a starch it kinda sits with you at night time.... hard for us to burn..... so eat them when your most active......

COnsidering Better life you have 3 protiens
id do a protein for breaky
one for lunch
and one for supper!


other fun tricks?
Want a burger?
Have one..... use two pieces of lettuce around the burger as your "bun"

Hi ladies. I haven't written in a little while, so I thought I'd drop in :) I went for a weigh in today (Haven't been in over a week because of my work schedule) and My total since I started 2 weeks and 2 days ago is down 12lbs. I couldn't believe it! How motivating is THAT!!!
Its great reading everyone elses posts. Its good as a new comer to read about successes! It is possible after all :)

Dria...thanks so much for the tips!!

I am going to start eating the starches for breakfast and lunch, as I am one the ones that isn't so active..once I get home from work, I am exhausted. I will be starting at the gym next week though...was supposed to start this week but with being sick, that isn't happening.

I do find I have the hardest time trying to get in all 3 proteins, I have eaten so many eggs over the last few years at times I have such a hard time eating them. My main proteins are chicken, pork chops, fat free turkey...and beef MAYBE once a week as I find beef stalls me sometimes.

I was SOOOOO glad when they took one of my veggies...I was finding 4 way too much for me to choke down, but I did it.

I am glad I took the time today to go over things....I also messed up, I am not 4.5lbs off from what I should be at, it is 2.5lbs...who knows maybe I will be down that when I weigh in Saturday, if so I will be right on track!! Hoping for that!!

Way to go Renee!!

That is great work, keep it up!!

ok so i have planned my meals for almost 1 week ahead now... i run a very full schedule since i have two jobs so by preparing meals ahead of time i have been control.. i am startin to bring my fruit along with me instead of eating them in the morning at the dinner table cuz when i get a craving i eat it and it works good for me... just hope the scale goes down tomorrow.. even to like 160. 5 or something would be nice.. just to see that what im doing is beneficial to me...my last plateau was not so bad cuz i wasn't so close to my goal.. 160 for me is overweight but 159 is ideal so i'd really just like to be in the 150's!!! i hope this all works.. thank you for the meal plan and all the tips.. do you think going for a little roller blading session in the morning will help me out? i walk alot as i am a waitress then at my hairdressing job (since this town is dead after labor day weekend) i basically plan my meals and think about eating.. maybe i should start pacing :) that might have to work... and by the time i get home at 9 or so im dead so i have to get up early to prepare my lunches and stuff :S i know confusing... I am trying and i guess that is the best i can do... we can do this ladies!!!

W/I today -.6lbs since tuesday - not bad b/c that's 3.4lbs for the week.

Still pushing on...next W/I is Sat.

Keep up the good work everyone :D

HMj.

:woohoo: I'm out of the 180's!! I weighed in at 179.6 lbs today!! Yippee! So long 180's. Hope everyone is having a great day!

Betterlife- Good luck tomorrow!! I'll be waiting to hear how it goes!

hello darlings!

I haven't posted in a few days, always takes a while to check up on everyone's progress!

Somewhere up there someone mentioned the lunch meats thing. Go to the deli and get yourself the fat free lunch meats (ham, turkey and chicken) they are the same as the prepackaged crap but taste much better (less chemically) they are the schneiders ones, same as in the package, just remember that the ones in the deli are normally larger slices so keep that into consideration when you are portioning out your serving.

I got my Zumba Dvd's in this week, that is why I haven't been on in a while, I was busy zumbaing. I had a smile cookie from Tim horton's (have to support the good cause) I bought myself one, decided that was my free exchange and told myself I couldn't have it until I had completed an hour of Zumba. Weightloss hasn't been that great this week but I am attributing it to the Zumba as it is a pretty intense workout.

I was wondering if any of you have issues with *cough* irregularity.... I have issues from time to time and am looking for a good remedy. One of the women at my centre suggested I try hot water with lemon first thing in the morning. The issue for me was that I think I would much rather continue on the path I was on than drink that crap!

Suggestions would be appreciated!

Take care ladies!

May all your weigh in's be happy!

Amgirl....good luck I hope this works for you!! There is no reason it shouldn't..right?? Kick that at in the A**!! LOL

HMJunkie....way to go girl, you are doing awesome!! Good luck tomorrow!!

ALBERTA!!!!! WAHOOOOOOOOOO.....so tell me what does it feel like to be in the 170"s????? So hoping I can tell you myself tomorrow!!

Cooking....nice to see you back!! Way to gon the Zumba...have never tried it myself, is it alot of fun?

Well I had another great day at work being noticed today..EVERYONE was commenting on how good I look, damn it feels good!! One co-worker told me it looks like I have lost another 10lbs since she just seen me a week ago...WAHOOO!!!!!!!

Next weekend is going to be an interesting one to see how friends react to my weightloss. I have friends I haven't seen since the first week of June, I will be seeing them next weekend as I just found out tonight that I am going to see my ULTIMATE FAVORITE Keith Urban next Saturday night in Toronto. I have lost 25.5 lbs and 50 inches since the last time I seen them, none of them have a clue that I am doing HO. So it will be interesting.

I am so excited that I am going....I LOVE KEITH....do we have any fans here?? Boy the stories I could tell you guys....LOL

Anyway...I am off for the night. No kids tonight just the hubby and I...tht doesn't happen very often!!

Have a great night ladies....I know I will....LOL ;) ;)

Just saying "Hello". Hope everyone is doing well. I'm still on track with eating which I am so happy about. I joined a bootcamp...and it starts tomorrow eiii.
I'll fill you guys in tomrrow.
Have a great night!!!!

Have fun at the concert tonight BL! I am not a KU fan(not into country music) but my friend went in Rochester & she loved it - even got a hug from Keith!!!

WTG Alberta for hitting the next "decade"!!!! You should be so proud of yourself!!!!

Everyone cross their fingers for me at tomrrow's W/I....only down .2lbs this am on my home scale so I am hoping for a better number tmro!!!!

HAGN!

HMj.

Thanks girls!! Boy oh boy it feels great! Excited to see how the 160's feel!

Betterlife- Are you sure you aren't my long lost sister? I love love LOVE Keith Urban. I always thought I would be the one to marry him. Oh sexy Keith!

Destiny...let us know how you make out!! The word BOOTCAMP scares me...LOL...All I can picture is that guy off the show..The last 10lbs...I think that is what it is called...and that Dude can be scary...LOL

HMJunkie...good luck today with the WI...I am sure your going to do great!!
I seen Keith in Rochester...<3...nothing like a Keith hug....well unless it kissing him on his sweet face...and hearing him say THANK YOU BABY...TWICE!! LMAO


Keith oh Keith....LOL

Where do you think I got my boardname from......BETTER LIFE....KU!! I am a huge fan...5 years and going strong. I have seen Keith MANY times and have met him 6 times. 4 of them were quick meetings at Canada AM, but it was AWESOME...and the other 2 were meet and greets. He is such a sweetheart....I cannot wait to go next Saturday!!

Alberta did you not go to his shows he was just out your way last week??
We must be sisters...that is too funny...I bet we have ALOT in common!!

If you guys EVER for some reason hear a clip of someone asking him to sing Brown Eyed Girl for him and he DOES sing it...THAT IS ME!!!! I met him back in June in Detroit, and asked him...I just about DIED when he sang it for me!!

Maybe I will share a pic with you guys sometime!!

Okay off the KU subject....I was thinking lastnight and if anything....all I want today for my WI is to put me back on track which would be 180.75lbs...but I will gladly take more!! On my scales I am back between 179-180...I think my scales are out by 1.5lbs though. As long as the scales go down I know I will be happy...it has been tough though not being able to at properly with this stupid bug I had...thank goodness it is gone!!

Well I am off to soak in a nice hot tub, then I am going to go through my wardrobe and see what I can wear today....I LOVE TO HAVE CHOICES!!!!!!!

Have a great day ladies...will be back later to share my WI with you all....PRAY FOR ME....180.75!!!!!

XO
BL

And the numbers are in!!!!

2.25lbs!!!! I was .25 away from my goal of 28lbs to keep me on track!! I am SO OK with those numbers though!! My goal for this week is to lose atleast 2.25lbs that will put me at the 30lb mark.....and also in the 170's!! I am so excited to se the 170's again...I seen them 2 years ago for a short time...this time there will be NO TURNING BACK!!

My mom hit her 20lb mark today...so happy for her!! Mom doesn't have as much to lose as I....so happy to be doing this together!!

So I wore today a pair of jeans I bought almost 2 years ago, when I lost the weight, I think they are looser on me now then when I bought them...WOO HOO!!! And a little top so that when I do kneel down my tattoo on my back does show...and I am not afraid to show it...anymore!! Little things like that mean so much to me!!

Hope everyone is having a great Saturday!!

Off to change my ticker and stats!!

Ok...I've been on the program now for 2 and a half weeks...today is the first time I can honestly say I'm starving!!! HELP!?!?! lol
Any suggestions?? Did anyone else feel this way this early into it?? I won't cheat...I won't let myself...but any suggestions on what to do would be greatly appreciated!! :)

Have you eaten all your food for today?? What about your free exchange??

Have some water...go for a walk.....LOL...do anything but do not give into it!!

OK...so I didn't give in! My daughter has a friend over for the night....they wanted Pizza so I made that for them, and made myself some lean beef and veggies...I was alright after I ate! lol Now I've got an apple with cinnamon baking in the over and when it comes out...a tsp of peanut butter....its my saviour!!!!! lol
Thanks Better Life for the suggestions! lol

Way to go Renee!!

Love the apple and cinnamon...I do that myself...and peanut butter, that is a bad one for me....I LOVE LOVE LOVE PB!!!!

WTG on your loss BL!!!!!! You are definitely on track from the sounds of it!!!!

OK so here's the scoop on my W/I - down -1.2lbs at W/I for a total of -4.6lbs! Not bad for the first week or so!! Oh and I'm in the next "decade"! yahooooo!!!

So -4.6lbs on HM....but also down almost 20lbs since the start of the year! weeeeeeeeee :) the skinnier me is coming out!! hehe

I was thinking tonight when I was prepping my meals for tomorrow it's a good thing I take an hour or two to pre-plan my food for the next few days b/c omg I would be so screwed!! I already have salad made for the next few days, bought some x-lean ground beef & weighed 6 x 4oz patties out to cook tmro for the next week or so. Lunch is bagged and gtg for work tmro...feels good to be organized!!!! I totally feel in control of my eating & am proud to own it!!!!!!

Hugs to all - HAGN!

HMj.

Great Job Betterlife! I'm loving all my skinny girl clothes too! I have clothes that I've worn once or twice that are fitting again. It's very exciting! Keep showing that tattoo off girl!

HMJUNKIE- Holy organized! That's awesome. Good job setting your self up for SUCCESS! Keep up the great work! You'll be outta the 200s in no time!

Today I indulged in a little piece of birthday cake. EEK!! But I figured, you only get a birthday once a year...why not! My mom sent me home with half of the slab of cake. I tried my darndest to resist bringing that damn cake home but she just wouldn't let up, so you wanna know what I did when I got home... I threw it out...all of it and made my husband take the garbage outside!! That's a big step for me. I LOVE cake! I also went shopping for some new clothes....I was very excited to be able to fit mostly in the normal sized clothes. An XL, but no more plus sizes for this girl! YAHHOOOO!

HMJunkie....thanks so much!! :) It feels so great to be back on track, a couple of weeks ago I was in a funk, but I pulled myself out...with the help of all you guys here..and it sure feels good!!

Way to go on the planning ahead, it sure does help.

Alberta....:bday2you:!!!!! And your right you have aB-day once a year so why not, I am sure you didn't have the biggest slab ever and way to go on giving the rest the toss!! That alone is success!!! My b-day is in November...so I will have to deal with that soon myself....but we have to get through Halloween and Thanksgiving first....DARN HOLIDAYS!!!! LOL

Well..off I go for some breakfast.

Have a great day!!

Good Morning!!
Bootcamp was HARD WORK. It's twice a week for 10 weeks.
Tomorrow I will be going for my first WI in 2 weeks. I hope it goes well.

Congrads on all the losses!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck tomorrow Destiny!! I am sure you will do great!!
Could you move after the bootcamp? I went to the gym yesterday and today I am a wee bit sore!! But it felt great!!

Tomorrow night is the workout and aquafit night....Tuesday should be interesting....LOL

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!