I believe that there is a perfect, individual weightloss strategy for everyone.. No single eating style will be right for each individual.. I'm not much of a meat person, I really, really don't like eggs, so this didn't help me when I did Atkins I did lose weight though!! But my favorite foods are always gonna be pasta, cereal, and fruit... That's why I think counting calories always works so well for me, I couldn't live the rest of me life without my carbs!! I'm an addict :O) I admit it!! Once ya know what works right for you, then you should try to stick with it! Unlike me, I'm always trying to find a new and improved weightloss trick.. I do know what works for me, now if I would just stick with it!! Crystal

HI GoofyGrl
thank you for the welcome
I am doing Atkins
Slow but i am losing
if i dont cheat with the Lattes
urgh
sandi

I am just counting calories and watching what I eat. I tried WW a long time ago and it did not really help all that much, and I really did not have the cash to pay for meetings.

Ok sistas, I need a swift kick in the you know where! I have not been excercising. I slacked off a whole lot last week.

OK MY SISTAS** I AM A ATKINS/LOW CARB GURU**

LC LIFESTYLE IS THE ONLY THING THAT HAS WORKED FOR ME SUCCESSFULLY. I HAVE ALSO TRIED THE GI DIET WHICH IS A HYBRID OF HIGH FIBER AND LC LIFESTYLE. MY HUSBAND LOST ABOUT 70 LBS WITH THE GI DIET. I LIKE IT ALOT. ONE BATHROOM IN THE HOUSE IS A CHALLENGE WITH GI

WELCOME MOM2 AND SANDI D

CRYSTAL.. THERE ARE SO MANY LC SUBSTITUTES NOW. I LOVE THE DREAMFIELD PASTA @ 5 CARBS A SERVING! I SWEAR YOU CANT TASTE THE DIFFERENCE FROM REAL PASTA! KELLOG HAS THE LC CERAL THAT IS REAL GOOD TOO.. TASTE LIKE BRAN FLAKES. MY WEAKNESS IS SWEETS. I LOVE LC ICE CREAM! KRUSTEAZ MAKES THIS LC BROWNIE MIX THAT IS INCREDIBLE. I MADE A CAKE OUT OF IT FOR MY HUBBY B-DAY

SARICA..IT IS OK, THIS IS A BRAND NEW WEEK. YOU KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO GIRL. LETS DO THIS.. ME AND REGINA WILL BE OVER IN HER JET AND YOU HAVE TO PACK A BIKINI IF YOU WANT TO RIDE THE FLUFFY TRAIN, SO GET ON BOARD SUGA!!LOL

Hi everyone I am new to the forum thingy but would love the extra support and help from all of you. For me it will take a village of support to get rid of the sugar cravings and give me motivation to move more lol! I am starting the sonoma diet today. If anyone has any tips or advice I would greatly accept all. I have the hardest time with sweets....uggh!

WELCOME RIVEY WE ARE HERE FOR YOU GIRL!! IS THE SONOMA DIET WHERE YOU DRINK WINE??? OR IS THAT THE WINE DIET I FANTASIZED ABOUT?

Thanks for the warm welcome. I am working toward my 10 year high school reunion in May and a new lifestyle of better food choices. Yes, you can drink wine but i am not much of a wine drinker lol!

Oh You Have Plenty Of Time To Be Fabu For The Reunion!!! We In The Sista Hood Will Help Ya!!! If You Stumble We Will Catch You, That's How We Do It In The Fluffyhood!!

Thanks for the warm welcome! You will get to know me fast because I really need you!!! I promise to give back to my sistas in return! I have major food issues (without geting into it all right now). I used to be a huge event dieter...drop 40 pounds before a wedding or reunion type of thing. It is very different now...I have 3 wonderful little boys & a super dh. The past 5 years I seem to just gain & rarely loose. I have some major stressers in my life currently...after living out of state for 11 years we have decided to relocate ourselves across the country. Our house is on the market & I'm looking for rental homes, movers, work, etc. To make this long story short... I HAVE BEEN HIDING FROM MY FRIENDS & FAMILY!!! I'm so embarrassed to have my old friends see me looking like this. You would think that would be motivation enough, but it seems my binges are more out of control now than ever. I started nutrisystem in October & it worked super for me. Then I fell off over the hoidays & here it is April & I don't know what happened (again). I have all the food, so I'm going to use it. Back on nutrisystem in the morning!

Sorry to be so long, but that is sorta a little of "my story"! I look forward to getting to know each & everyone of you! I have dieted more than half of my life & have probably tried every diet too. I look forward to this journey with you! It somehow helps to know someone understands & is cheering for you & not judging you!!!!

I'll be checking in with you in the morning!

Bren

hi everyone
Thanks for the welcome and welcome to the new people!!!!
Lost 3 pounds 304 if the scales stays the same tomorrow
for some reason it teases me, one day its 296 then next 311 so I never get excited about a lower weight till i see it 3 days in a row. I might meet my goal of 300 or under by Easter!!!!
Do you all set goals like that for your self
sandi

GOOD MORNING MY SISTAS!!

BREN..GIRL DONT APOLOGIZE FOR BEING LONG WINDED, YOU WILL FIND THAT I TALK A LOT TOO I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU MEAN BY HIDING FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY, I DO IT ALL THE TIME. I TRY TO FEEL FABU WHEN I GO OUT BUT I KNOW WHAT THEY ARE SAYING BEHIND MY BACK-I HAVE HEARD IT SOMETIMES. THAT IS WHEN WE HAVE TO PULL UP AND REALIZE THAT THESE PEOPLE THAT JUDGE YOU AND LOOK DOWN ON YOU CUZ OF YOUR APPEARANCE HAVE BIGGER ISSUES AND PROBLEMS-THAT IS WHY THEY MAKE YOU AN EASY TARGET.

KNOW THAT YOU ARE A BBW-"BIG BEAUTIFUL WOMAN" EMBRACE WHO YOU ARE RIGHT NOW SUGA. CHANGING YOUR APPEARANCE WILL ONLY BE AN ASSET TO WHAT YOU ARE ALREADY. WE ARE ALL HEAR FOR YOU.DONT BE AFRAID TO TELL US WHEN YOU SLIP, WE WILL BE HERE TO PICK YOU UP AND GIVE YOU SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT.

TALK TO YOU SOON

SANDI..I HAVE A GOAL. MY FREIND LIVES IN MIAMI NOW AND WANTS ME TO COME AND VISIT. I SAID THAT BY DECEMBER I WANT TO BE BEACH BODY PERFECT BUT I AM TRYING TO JUST CHANGE MY LIFESTYLE SO THAT I KEEP LOSING. CONGRATS ON THE HOMELESS LBS. I WILL NOW DO A DANCE FOR THEM

thanks for the dance!!!!!!!
Well I know your going to share pictures when your on that beach in december right!!!!!
BUt I also agree with you, we or I have to learn to eat healthy and that a hero isnt going to solve any emotional issues in the long run.

does anyone find that because we are heavy, they just assume we are stupid too????
I hate that and its like fat equals stupid to alot of people
sandi