[fitnessweetie]

Happy Monday! A new week!

Amybeth: That is so very awesome on your weight loss! I have not tried any of those things on the TV. Sorry, not much imput. But, Rome was not built in a day....I did WW too. It is a great program. Keep it up!

Tiffrn: I am a nurse. I have found that it is so important to be the best example of health as a nurse. I need to take care of myself before I can care for others. That way, I give my best self to them and there healing. What a wonderful profession you are entering. It has taught me so much about myself.

Rikki: I can understand where you are coming from. It is so very hard to stay on track when on vacation. I will be doing that in two days. I hope that you will not be so hard on yourself. For me weight loss is a jounrey...It takes time....

Haley: I like your goals...I set weekly goals for myself too. Sometimes, it is not just about the pounds...but, eating more vegs, or drinking 8 glasses of water. I know you are going to get to onelander soon...Did I spell that right?

Debbie: A key for weight loss for me is to write everything down. I think that Haley put the site fitday.com that helps me and I like that! Even WW, you keep a food journal. I would be lost if I did not write stuff down or put it in on the computer, at fitday.com.

Nicki: I love your pics. you are such a knock out!!!! I could not get them all the pics. Just saw one...Hope you are feeling better by now....

2beautiful: Forgot, what your real name was...Nice to meet ya..if I have not said already. I heard that maintanice is much harder than the weight loss. I know that I am going to be watching what I eat for the rest of my life. Try to take little steps with the workouts...Like taking the stairs...parking the car far way...and walking for only 30-40mins...so you can do it again the next day. I hated workout, but after a month I felt better and stronger...It is so very hard, but find something that will movate you.

Melanie: Where are you girl????? I miss ya!!!!!

Celeste and Sarah: How are you doing?

I am doing well at the body for life contest. I hope to be on the top 5 winners!!!!

Gotta go....the baby is up....

[Celeste0722]

Sorry guys, I'm just not in a posting mood today I gained .5 I am getting frustrated BEYOND belief. I just can't get past 155.

[RLK2005]

Hello everyone.

Karen--Thanks for the advice. I know I get way down on myself. It's just hard to get back on plan once I drift away. It is a journey and does take time and sometimes that seems scary!

Celeste--I am sorry about the gain! I know I will be feeling the same tomorrow at weigh in. I can only hope it's 0.5 but I have a feeling it's a lot more! Just keep at it--it's only depressing if you let it keep you from trying. I can't believe how far you have come--54 lbs?!? That's amazing!!!!

Well, gotta keep going...Later--Rikki

[Amybeth]

Celeste, have you tried shocking your system? like with a 5 day low carb diet? The director at the daycare I used to work at used to do that. in the 5 days she lost 5 pounds then she switched back to her usually healthy eating. It might work for you. If I think of anything else I will post it. well good luck and try not to get too discouraged. you have come a long way! good luck

[Amybeth]

I tried this diet called procitravin. its a lot like atkins but stricter if you can believe it. for breakfast I was allowed 2 eggs and 2 slices of bacon. Lunch was as much meat as I wanted as much red white and green veggies as I wanted but no potato. and a salad. (ex. chicken, salad, and green beans.) any kind of dressings on salads, salt pepper, seasonings, ketchup, mayo etc...no alcohol, and I didnt drink any coffee. and the same meal setup for dinner as for lunch. and I exercised. on this diet you dont lose any weight for 4 days then on the 4th day you lose 4 pounds. and then a pound to a pound and a half a day everyday after that. I lost 17 pounds in 17 days. its kind of hard to stick to and doesnt really seem healthy but its a way to jump start yourself or to maybe do short term to shock your system. oh yea and the 12th day of doing the diet you get to eat whatever you want. and the only thing you drink for beverage is water. no diet soda, or soda, or milk. no dairy at all. like I said strict but nice to step on the scale everyday and see you lose everyday! well this probably didnt help anyone but thought I would share it anyway. if you look it up on yahoo or I think its procitravin.com they have more info on it. they also have a supplement which i got 2 years ago but I am sure this plan would work with out it.

[shennan]

Hello Ladies - Would love to join in on the support. Have been batteling with weight issues my entire life. I am 5'3 and 210 pounds and wear 18/20 pants. Though I dont look like a 18/20 ***... well maybe I have severe motivational issues - I am an instant gratification kind-of girl. I get motivated for two weeks then loose momentem and give up. If it isnt one excuse, it is another. My diet habit include counting calories and trying to watch what I eat, but doesnt always work. Anywho.. looking for support. I want to get down to 145-140 (size 12-14) and could use LOTS of encouragement.

Shannon

[carafre]

Hi there! I just wanted to say that you can do it! You can keep the pounds coming off. You and I started about the same except I weighed 215 and am 5'1". I really hope that you keep w/ it. You can send me a pm if ya want and I'll keep the motivation going! I've been exercising everyday. I've lost about three pounds in a week & a half. I am at 203.5 as of yesterday. I hope tom. I am at 202. I will do serious happy dancing when I hit 199! Best of luck to ya!
carafre

[shennan]

Originally Posted by Amybeth

and lastly has anyone stayed up and watched the latest infomercials? I am addicted
always have been though. Whats not to like about them. They all claim you will lose weight easily and get rich quick. PERFECT! lol Well I know that if it were true everyone would be doing those things but aside from that... has anyone tried that trampoline exercise? Cardio Bounce? it looks like alot of fun. also one more thing...has anyone tried that sauna belt or the hoodia? would just like to hear good or bad feedback or what ppl think. Well there is my novel take care all and happy losing! bye

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I LOVE INFOMERCIALS!!! The diet ones are om Sat mornings around 10:00. Tony Little, Billy Blanks, and the one weight loss system with the body type slides you put together are my fave. BTW - I do have a Gizzell and the Tae Bo Boot Camp. hehe...

[Amybeth]

oh yes shennan I got the gazelle too! and a few billy blanks tapes but not the boot camp one though. lol I tell you those infomericials convince me not one has worked for me yet but I am still waiting for that magical weight loss miracle where I just suddenly lose weight with no effort lol ok I am back from my day dream. One night about 4 years ago I was up til about 2am watching infomercials. when I saw it...the ultimate weight loss that was effortless. Just put on this magic belt and let the electronic pulses duplicate 600 crunches in x amount of time. WOW and only 135.00 lol sure enough I was sold. (now the stupid things go for about 10.00) I used it a couple of times then I would go off and then use it here and there. I gained about 30 more pounds and was working at a daycare. I thought hmmm I should put that darn belt on for the 2 hours the kids are napping. I did it for 2 weeks straight probably for longer than the instructions told me too. After 2 weeks I had stretch marks where I had been using that stupid belt. Awesome. not only am I fat now I look like I have had 10 kids and I am only 22 and have none and look worse then what I started out with. well there is my infomercial horror story. but i wont let that keep me from keepin on. Just gotta keep trying I guess. well now I am in a bad mood. I shoulda sued but no proof it was from the belt...I know for sure it was though. anywho, hope everyone is doing well, I am just a rambling on....have a good night....bye and stay motivated

[2beautiful2Bfat]

Celeste: maybe you are retaining water? Try increasing your water intake and maybe take potassium. It stops you from retaining! Also watch the caffeine and salt which help with that too. I'm sure the weight will come off and you will be pleasantly surprised. I was the same weight from wed to Friday last week and then Monday I was down almost 3 lbs!

Shennan: Welcome to the group. Maybe to get you motivated you need to try one of these rapid diets to get a boost. The one Amybeth was talking about was good. I am doing Dr. Bernstein which is rapid too but not a 1lb a day. I have been on it for almost 1 month and have lost about 17lbs. Let me know if you want more info.

[debbietexas]

Good morning all!!! I see we have some new members. Welcome everyone. Sorry I haven't been around much. I have been having a few private probs here at home but doing better now.
Celeste all I can say is if i were in your shoes I would be praising God that I don't weigh 200 lbs any more. Sister you have worked so hard to get where you are don't let a stinking half pound get you. You are one my biggest motivators.
Rhonda everytime I see your post I smile. That is the cutest picture I have ever saw and give so much inspiration.
This is a great board here and great with support.
I just have a second for now I just wanted to say hey to all and God bless you all!!! Hang in there we can do it.

[Celeste0722]

Thanks guys for all of your suggestions!! I really really appreciate it! Today is a really hard day for me. Kalynn, my 3 year old daughter, started school today. She had to take the bus and I just bawled. She won't be home til 12:15-12:30.


Welcome to the newbies!!!


2beautiful-OK, I'm going to drink more water, maybe that's it? I've also started taking a multivitamin too.

Debbie-Thanks, I am SO happy that I've lost all this weight! Wow, me? A motivator? Really? Thanks, that really means a lot to me!



Anyway, Hope everyone is having a good day so far!

[haleys]

Awww, Celeste, that is great she is going to school, but it does suck that she'll be gone!

I don't know how to measure this or anything, but I used to only use the first notch on my belt and now I use the 3rd one in cause my pants are falling off. I should probably just go try a new size on of jeans at the store, but I don't want to till I'm at least around 180. Class time. Make good choices!!

[Meldiggety]

Hey Ladies,

Sorry I've been MIA to those who missed me I actually went to Portland, Oregon area to visit some friends and check out real estate from Thursday until late last night. There is a good possibility of us moving there in Feb or March - I loved it! Everything is so green and lots of friendly people, the weather was just how I like it and there is a perfect mixture of country and city and real estate is SO affordable compared to California! That's the good news.....the bad news is that I ate like crap being that we ate out at least 2 out of 3 meals per day. I royally screwed myself over there! I did exercise while I was there.....one day went to the most awesome gym I have ever seen and did 55 min of eliptical/treadmill and 20 min of weights and the other day I jog/walked for 40 minutes. I weighed myself this morning and have gained 2 lbs....I actually thought it would be more, so I am thanking God and getting back on track today!

How are you all?

Mel

[debbietexas]

I just have a second to say of course we missed you mel. You are the leader of the pack lol. Everytime some one post they just never know whose heart they are touching just to give us insentive to keep moving on. I just love to see all those tickers move. Let us stick together girls. I am still using tread mill and weights and low fat. I wore my denim skirt to church sunday night with cute tshirt and was surprised to see my self pulling it up around the waist when we stood for prayer I use to be tugging it out of my fat roll belly. I threw away the scales and just focusing on eating and looking good. love ya guys