Im new here, My names Kelli, Im 24, Have a 2.5yr old son and I weighed 220lbs at the beginning of the week. I am now down to 211 so Ive lost the first 9lbs this week!! Yay me.

I joined Herbal Magic because I am a diabetic and I have PCOS. Weight loss even with exercise has been near impossible, but here I am finally losing!

I joined because I have 100lbs to lose and my friend Sarah lost 100lbs and has maintained it for over 2yrs now.

Im 5'5 and was recently in a car accident so exercise isnt even currently a real option... So far Im feeling positive :)

I only wish this was a private forum so we could share pictures.

Gosh I feel like I'm a deserter! Sorry I haven't been around...so much going on!

I'm still sitting at 170lbs (down 60lbs) but this morning my home scale weighed me at 169 so I'm excited to see what I'm at tomorrow at HM as their scale generally weighs me lower!

Stella4 So glad to hear that your wedding was great and you had a good time on your honeymoon!

BabeKins Welcome! Sounds like this may be just the plan that will work for you! You're doing amazing so far and I can't wait for an update from you to see how things are progressing.

I had a fabulous time in Mexico last month and then came home and had my back tattoo done (reward for losing 60lbs). If anyone wants to see it just look for me on Facebook (Tamara Jansen). BabeKins if you add me we can share photos there!

I've had my goal revised and my new goal date is April 6, but I'm determined to get there by mid-march (1 year anniversary at HM). I'll get back to bootcamp after the holidays and should be in good shape for summer this year!

How's everyone doing?

Cheers,
Tamara

Sadly my update is both Happy and sad...

After I posted the Green Tea supplement I was taking caused my Liver to start failing... Apparently I am Green Tea sensitive, which sounds ridiculous to me but the hospital trip after collapsing was very scary.

I took about a month off the lifestyle and then went into my Centre and spoke with my consultant. I had had phone conversations with them leading up to my return. They checked everything over for me and revised my plan.

I am now on QLP D4 and taking Vitamin B fat Blockers, Grape Seed and Chromium.

I am Blogging My experience, and it's helping me stay accountable to myself.
I have fallen off the wagon for days 2&3 but tomorrow is a new day and I look forward to it.

I failed to meal plan and so tomorrow Im going to ask for help doing so.

Im starting at 220 again but I know I'll get back down again :D

Tamara Jansen ... There are SOOOO Many people with your name! I have no idea how to find you.

Kelli O'Ceallaigh... Im probably easier to find.

Well... Happy New Year everyone. I'm here...I'm back...and the results aren't great.

I stopped HM in April 2010. I was very active until Feb 2010.
I torned ligaments in my hand and couldn't do kickboxing (which I was doing twice a week), stopped my yoga (couldn't use my hand for support),... I continued running for a while...until my mom moved at my house when my parents separated at the end of April.

My life became a turmoil...very emotional... unstable... and I turned to my best friend - food. Then came August and my grandma fell and was hospitalized for 1 month and had to be cared for for another 2 months at home. Again, I forgot myself and simply wanted to eat...

I had gained only 10 pounds...and then 15 pounds... but now, I fear... that I'm close to 30 pounds...

I can't beat myself up...but I can open my eyes and SEE...

It's been a hard year for me...but this year will be a year of new beginnings!

Hey Everyone,

I'm new to this all and just trying to figure out how to get around! Thought you sound like a great bunch for support, hope you don't mind me joining! Just started HM Nov 29, so far so good, but hitting a rut for meal ideas and need some extra support with others that are on it. Thought this place would be a good ideas!!

Welcome CLD :)

I bought Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Cook Book when I got Bored of the HM Cook books. Btw we have roughly the same states so we should be pretty awesome support for one another :) My Goal weight is really low because Im 3 inches shorter & have had the benefit of a Bone analysis (ie. I sadly know how small my bones are and how much fat Ive allowed to pile on them :()

I'm struggling with being very ill for the last Month... it's been brutal. I can barely keep anything down and being diabetic Ive had to keep my sugars up.

I am Mentally getting more and more prepared to kick up to a very intense serious level, this is usually how I work for some strange reason, I commit half a** to things physically at first then when Ive mentally prepared, I nose dive full out into it until I reach my goals. It seems to work so I hope it works this time.

I am noticing that fast food makes me sick which oddly enough makes me happy, Ive been addicted to fast food for a while now because it's quick and Im soo busy I never have time.

I am beginning to enjoy cooking but I have a suspision that a dish washer may be the key to me eating full time at home LOL!

How is everyone finding the New Year as far as Support goes?

We're on Page 20... Does Anyone Else think we may benefit from a Fresh New Year Start with a new thread?

:)

Good morning girls!

I'm back...again...LOL

I've gained 8lbs over the holidays (totally eating off plan) and I QUIT SMOKING! I'm very proud to say I'm now a non-smoker and I'll take the 8lbs gain if it means I can never smoke again. An extra couple weeks to reach goal is worth it to quit that nasty habit that I've engaged in for 25 years!

I'm back on plan now and still hope to be back in the 160's by the end of the month. I'm doing workouts at home, bootcamp twice a week and hot yoga...so every day but Sunday I'm active and am hoping that will accelerate me back to where I was before the holiday and by holiday I mean (cookies, ribs, candy, chocolate, wings, pizza, peppermint lattes, donuts)...LOL

Hope everyone else is feeling committed and we can totally do this!

Tamara

Hello All,
I just started HM on Jan 21, and just wanted to join a support group for extra help along the way.

Welcome Bringingsexyback22: Congrats on joining HM! It's a great program and while I've been off plan for the last six weeks or so (boooo!) I'm back at it and determined to lose the weight I gained over the holidays and while quitting smoking!

What program are you on with HM? I'm on QLP1.

How's everyone else doing?

I am on QLP2 and according to my home scale, Iv lost about 4 lbs in the last 2 days. Im thinking that it's all water weight right? lol! How long was it for all you you gals to start seeing a difference in your clothes? Or other ppl to start commenting on your weight loss?
Thanks!

I just looked back at my journal and I lost 10.8lbs and 8.6" in my first week! So even if it is all water weight...who cares...loss is loss and inch loss is much more noticable than scale loss! I learned to really focus on the inch loss instead of what the scale says. Even with my gain over the holidays and quitting smoking I only gained back 1/2"...Yeah!

I believe that 8-10lbs is a clothing size so I started seeing a difference almost right away and had to start buying smaller clothes (the old ones started to look ridiculous) at about 6-8 weeks into my program. I went from a size 20 or 2XL down to a size 12 or medium tops/large bottoms in most things. I even have one dress that is a size 8 and fits awesome!

You may notice the difference in the fit of your clothing long before anyone comments on your weight loss. Some people are hesitant to say anything unless they are aware that you're make a change and others simply do not notice as they see you every day.

I'm determined to be at goal and into a size 6/8 before my wedding anniversary on June as I want to do a boudiour photo shoot for hubby!

I was on QLP2 as well but once I hit 190lbs I quit losing and they dropped me to QLP1...it will happen to you as well and boy did I miss that fruit/veg/protein in the beginning! LOL

Tamara

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Hello everyone,

Hope this group is still active. It is so nice to have somewhere to bounce ideas and feelings off someone. I started HM in Sept and lost around 20 lbs and 17 inches. Unfortunately, my mom passed away the end of November and that shook me. I weighed in today for the first time for quite awhile and have gained I thnk 7 lbs back. Hoping to start fresh in the morning and get some lbs and inches off before spring arrives. I know if I don't I will really regret it come summer time!! Good luck and good work to everyone.
Hope to chat soon

herbal magic anyone?
 

I have read most of this and the previous postings #5, #4, #3
this conversation either dwindled or another thread was started.
I am very interested in being supported and providing support to anyone doing herbal magic. (No I am not an employee) :)
IS ANYONE OUT THERE on the same path???
lets help each other!
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