Keep up the great work everyone.

Lauratigger that sounds like fun! Unfortunately my location just changed their hours and I can only get there 2 days a week. I wish they were open more.

So far so good for me. I've lost 3 lbs so far. I just can't wait to figure out the whole planning thing because there are quite a few times during the day that I find I am hungry. Still trying to balance everything properly. Really need to find some good dinner recipes so I don't have to cook seperate meals.

Good Monday morning everyone!!!

Well...Keith rocked it out Saturday night...it was an awesome show, so glad I decided to go!!! I am still feeling the effects though of it, we didn't get home until 1:50am...and I had to work at 6:30...I am too old for this kind of behaviour!! Supposed to be going to see Daughtry next month, I think I am only going to go if I can change my day off as I am supposed to work that morning after as well.....:(

I go for my WI here in about 20 minutes....I feel pretty good about it!!

Way to go everyone it looks like we are doing fantastic these days:carrot:

Well I am off to finish getting ready...will be back when I get done all my running around.

BL

So I have had a rough week. I was on Effexor and started to wean myself about 3 weeks ago. I forgot to take my pill on sunday night last week then decided tp just stop taking it cold turkey, wrong idea!!!! I felt like garbage all last week, sick to my stomach, dizziness, headaches, sleepiness, you name it I had it. So I was not eating on plan at all.

Today I started back. Things are going ok. I have a question though........ has anyone else taken Effexor and then stopped? How did you feel? Right now I am so aggrivated, I have a headache and I'm sure my blood pressure is through the roof. I have such a short temper and I get really frustrated really easy!!! I'm not sure if I should go back on it or what I should do.

My reasoning for coming of it was because I felt that my anxiety issue was under control and I also felt it may be making me hold on to some weight. It said in the list of side effects that weight gain or loss might happen!! Well I gained weight for sure!!

Help?

Wannabe...I am so sorry that you are having such a tough go!! I am no help to you at all as I have never taken anything like that, I hope someone here can help you out!!

Big hugs to you!!

179 LADIES......WAHOOO!!!!!!! I was down 1 and 1/4lb this morning...I am 1/4lb away from hitting 30lbs.....Our next weigh is this Saturday and I am hoping for a great loss!!!! Even to hit my MINI GOAL of 177 is great with me!! I will take anyting that results in a loss!!

Hope you are doing well, ALBERTA...WHERE ARE YOU??

Well I am off to fold a load of laundry, and swimming in 90 minutes...feels great to have this energy. I have to tell you though, I was not in the mood for the gym today, but once I got there, I FELT AMAZING!!!! I did 30 on the treadmill in total, 25 on the recumbent bike, and 2 on the elliptical...I don't like the elliptical at the gym, it is a short stride machine, I find it hurts my knees too much, they are supposed to be getting the long stride ones in after X-Mas.

Okay so NOW I am leaving.

;)

Hi Everyone!
WI today - woo hoo!!! Down 2lbs since friday!! I go to my centre lots, at least three times/week, which helps me keep on track. Normally I don't lose over the weekend, but this time was fantastic! Fitting into all my skinny clothes, and some are already too big. LOL!

Congrats Better Life!! So good to move into the next set of numbers.

Wannabe - sorry, I don't know about Effexor. Hopefully you're through the worst of it now.

Great job Laura!! That's awesome! You're getting pretty close to your goal! Way to go! I wish my center would do something fun like that. It would totally motivate me!

Betterlife- I'm so glad you had a good time at Keith Urban...there was never a doubt in my mind that you wouldn't! :love: and GREAT job on the weight loss!! The 170's are feeling great!

Wannabe- Have you talked to your doctor about going off the Effexor? I'd see what he had to say. I too have never been on it, so I'm sorry I can't be of more help.

I was down 1 lb at my weigh in today putting me at 178.6! :D I'm consistently getting comments from coworkers and customers about how good I'm looking! I never get tired of hearing it! Makes my day!

Everyone is doing so well!! AMAZING WORK everyone!

I am nervous. Go for my WI today and I haven't been in since Friday because my centre just changed their hours.

good morning! I went to weigh in yesterday and i was at 158.4 still but that is ok cuz i kno i was retaining water! ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT TODAY!! Im sooo excited for the weight loss part to be dwindling to the end! i feel great! I would like to be anywhere from 150-155.. and im not far away from my goal. i've been going to the gym a every other day or so... its fun! i enjoy going alot now that my aunt comes with me cuz we are just sitting and laughing most of the time! She is soo excited to be eating healthy and exercising its only been a day or two but i can see that even the effort is making her feel so much better! Its great to be helping her in this... I feel like what I am doing is very worth while :) Well ladies I hope you all have a good day and good luck on your next weigh in... I can't weigh in until friday so i must stick to it cuz time is winding to a finish! have a good day!

happy to report a loss of 1.2. Better than nothing, i'm having trouble with water retention and late night snacking. I'm ravenous from about 630 to 8pm. (I don't eat anything after 8) Popcorn isn't doing it for me. Any suggestions of what you do would be awesome!

I was down 0.8 so a total of 3.8 lbs so far :)

No suggestions for you as I have the same problem :(

Congrats to all the losers!!!

Weighed in this morning - down -1.2lbs :)

HMj.

Great job everyone! Anyone else nervous about upcoming turkey dinner?

I was down 1.8 yesterday but took in a bit too much salt I think and now the scale is not looking much like my friend. I am drinking tons of water and hoping to flush it out before weigh in tomorrow.

I am lucky as we are just doing a family BBQ for Thanksgiving and it is potluck so I will bring chicken and a salad and then I am good to go.

The challenge is staying away from the munchies that will be laying around and limitting myself to one glass of wine LOL

Congrats on all the losses!

Thanks Momo - the wine is always a challenge for me :)

Skimmy - I probably drink about 6 cups of decaf herbal tea in the evening with just a touch of splenda. I get a ton of different tea flavours and just keep filling up my cup. That helps me with the munchies (cause I get full with that much volume of tea). And while I still get my 8 glasses of 'clear' water every day, I think the extra liquid probably helps me. Hope it helps

I have talked to my doctor. He cut my dose down to half and then I was supposed to take it evey other day until I ran out of pills.

I am feeling way better today I would say almost 99% normal.

I went into my center yesterday and I was up 3 lbs from last wednesday but I am back on track. I am heading to oregon this weekend so I bought some extra stuff. I bought some VHP shakes, so S/B's and some WM4000. The girl recommended them because I have been going up and down so much.

I hope to have a good weekend and come back down in weight!!!

i have a question about peanut butter?? can we eat it like as a fat or something.. ive been on the program 7 to 8 months and i have never asked about it lol... i was doing a tea testing thing last night and it really helped to fill me up... i drank like three different kinds and my boyfriend and our friend just thought i was crazy.. they say no caffeine but boy o boy sleeping was almost impossible :) have a good day ladies and let me kno about the peanut butter if you can please!

Yup, peanut butter is in the "expanded food guide" part. I think it is 1/2 tablespoon = one fat.

Hello all! Glad to hear about everyone's progress! Hope that Thanksgiving isn't too much of a struggle for anyone... don't think my family is doing anything special so no major concerns here.

Peanut butter counts as a fat... should be on your list somewhere.... it's supposed to be low sodium and low fat but I couldn't find one that was both. The girls didn't think it was that big a deal... I use the Kraft Smooth PB (in the green jar).

Very excited to have 3 pounds til goal... just not sure when I'm weighing in this week. I'm about an hour from my centre so usually only make it in on Saturdays and this Saturday I'm busy with a wedding... hmm.

Been working my butt off at the gym so hopefully that helps with the last few pounds. Got over 5 miles on my hour long run last night -- maybe not much for some, but a personal best for me!! May not have the stamina to do it again tonight though. Also received some nice blisters from my new shoes lol

Hope everyone is having a great day so far!

Thankfully I am not worried about Thanksgiving either. I think it will be pretty easy for me to stay on plan.
Congrats Michele! Almost there!! How excited you must be!

I had such a good weigh in today. I was down 2.6 lbs from Monday and 1.75 inches, that gives me a grand total of 45 lbs. I'm lovin the 170's but I sure hope they don't stick around for long. Very very very excited for the 160's!!
Hope everyone had as great of a weigh in as I did!

down another 1.2 today! Yippee almost lost the weight that I gained the two weeks after my wedding. Thank goodness. I think I may pick up some starch blockers just to help a little bit for Thanksgiving!!
I keep pushing the water and when the late night munchies are more than I can handle I end up just going to bed. So far it has been working.
Still have along way to go, but seeing that finish line is starting to get very exciting!!
Keep up the good work!!
Happy Thanksgiving :smug:

I was down 1.8 since Monday too...and 2 1/2 inches from last week. I have lost 75.2 pounds and 75 inches!! :woohoo:

Does anyone know if you're on the breastfeeding program, do you still take WM2000s and Chrom?

Hmmmm I was told not to take anything while breastfeeding ??

Morning all....still hanging in here, but let me tell you I will be so happy when this week is over!! Never again will I go to a concert when I have to work the next morning, I am still feeling the effects of it!! I feel really crappy this morning, all I want is to be able to sleep in later then 7am, that is all I ask for...LOL

I am also feeling VERY bloated this morning and I don't know why????

I weigh Saturday so I am hoping all this won't show on the scales...I have been told when stressed you can gain...hope this is not true!!

Sorry to be so blah ladies, but I am just not myself right now...DARN THAT KEITH URBAN....LOL He wears me out..;)

Have a great day everyone!!

No 2000 or Chrom WHile breastfeeding

Momof5: Must feel great to have that weight off! Keep up the good work!

Better Life: I know the feeling, went to a James Blunt concert around this time last year.. .home at 3 am, up at 7... think it took me the whole week to get back on track! Worth the trip though!

Skimmy: Good work on combating the late night munchies... I also try to up the water but find that sometimes it's just not enough, especially since I'm down a protein. Usually end up having a 5 cal jello since it takes forever to eat lol

Off to a wedding Saturday... try to make a trip into the city tonight to get weighed in. A little early in the week for me, but better than waiting til Tues I guess. Wish my clinic was open Sundays...

Fingers crossed for those last 3 pounds... Would like to go lower but will probably just switch to maintenance since I'm feeling overwhelmed with the expenses this year and need to get the program finished.

Dria: Noticed that you're below your goal... was this due to exercise after switching to maintenance? How difficult is it to get off additional pounds after switching??

MicheleR: LAST THREE POUNDS!?!? Congrats!

I can't wait until I am that close :)

Thanks Momo5k & Dria. My sister-in-law is thinking about joining Herbal Magic but was a little concerned about the supplements while breastfeeding. She's going in for a consultation tomorrow. I hope it works out for her. I think it will help me if she is doing it too!

Wow - I'm down 5lbs this week. I didn't think that would happen past week 1. I thought my centre was just trying to sell me product, but I'm thinking the relaxatrim may actually be doing the trick. And I gotta admit, I'm not trying super hard. I haven't exercised in almost two weeks cause of a stupid cold, and I cheat a bit each day (usually low cal syrup which I don''t count, and for my free I take 6oz of wine instead of 4oz). Wow - just so, so...Wow! Gotta go shopping today for something that fits for thanksgiving dinner :)

Hope everyone gets the energy they need and has fun!!! Have a great day!!

There is a program for breastfeeding and pregnant people but theres no supps. But her center can tell her more.
Below my goal is just still following program properly. I also do exercise but I dont kill myself doing so. Mainly just to tone up a bit.

Michele...it was a great night and I don't regret going....just wish I could get out of the funk I am in right now, I also think I am PMSing right now which does not help at all, I had a hysterectomy in 2005 so I don't get my period but I do go through the motions every once and a while and boy when I PMS I PMS!!!! Yesterday was a VERY bad day for me, so here is hoping today goes better. ALSO You have 3lbs till your goal weight, wow that must feel amazing, I cannot wait until I am there!!!

ALBERTA GIRL...you are pretty much at your halfway point....WTG....I am hoping to be there myself in the next couple of weeks!!!!

I go for my WI tomorrow morning, I am hoping this bloating goes away by then because I feel very....fluffy.....right now...that is the only way to describe it....not fat, just fluffy....LOL

Okay all my beautiful loser friends, I am off to get ready for the last day of He** before the weekend.....Have a super day ladies....I know I will in about 9hrs, WAHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Yippee down another lb at weight in today! Lets hope I can keep up with it over Turkey weekend!! Bought some SBs to help if need be!
:)

Hey ladies!

Was down 0.2lbs today. Feeling great, I'm at almost a 3 lbs loss for this week and I still have 2 days to go. Very excited about that!!

Betterlife- I hate that bloated feeling, it's no fun. Here's hoping it goes down and you have a great weigh in tomorrow!

Skimmy- great job girl!! You'll do great over the weekend! We have faith in you!

Way to go Alberta! Jeepers, you're not sticking around the 70's for long!

Not liking this weather. My food choices quickly change with the cold weather. No more ice cream for a free -it's red wine. I find water consumption, and especially veggie intake tougher when its colder. Crisp, cold salads have suddenly lost their appeal. Anyone have warm veggie suggestions that don't use up a free or starch?

Everyone is doing awesome! Keep up the great work guys :carrot:

I had my wi yesterday and was down again so 5 lbs total for my first week :encore:

My centre gave me a bunch of recipes so I'll have to post them in the recipe section. I've only tried the Potato Lasagna which was good.

Originally Posted by sunflower72:
Everyone is doing awesome! Keep up the great work guys :carrot:

I had my wi yesterday and was down again so 5 lbs total for my first week :encore:

My centre gave me a bunch of recipes so I'll have to post them in the recipe section. I've only tried the Potato Lasagna which was good.

Way to go Sunflower!! That is great. I go tomorrow morning.

Hey you know you only live about 40 minutes away from me, I am in Port Hope!!

When you post some recipes let me know!!

BL

Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving weekend, we are having our dinner tomorrow...looking forward to it, I have to tell you all, I am having EVERYTHING, just smaller portions. I am so looking forward to it.

GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE!!!!!

Originally Posted by better life:
Way to go Sunflower!! That is great. I go tomorrow morning.

Hey you know you only live about 40 minutes away from me, I am in Port Hope!!

When you post some recipes let me know!!

BL

Wow! Small world. My hubby actually works in Cobourg. I'll be sure to let you all know when I post the recipes. I will try to do it this weekend :)

I posted some recipes in the recipe thread and am going to post a couple more.

Hope everyone has a great Thanskgiving :thanks1::thanks2: