June2011 Weight Loss Adventure and Prize!
06-02-2011, 06:42 PM
#191
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,381
Originally Posted by irishrose
Missy, :thumbup: That's a huge weight loss when you consider it was done before the surgery - just a strict resolve to stay on track with your eating and exercise.
Leann, 14 pounds and a dress size is a winner in anyone's book.
Newbies: Any weight loss is great and I'm never sure if we should be striving to lose more than 2 pounds a week. For those of us who have ever attended Weight Watchers, remember the first week for new members when 7 pounds wasn't unusual, then the next week, it was 1 1/2 or 2 on the same food plan. I also remember cutting off my long hair and wearing nothing but a sundress for the final weigh in because my goal weight was unrealistic. Live and learn.
MJ, you didn't hear from me because my weight loss was 0. I lost the weight I gained on the steroids, but only back to the May starting point. I expect better from me this month. 5 pounds, Xylie?? Help!
Leann, 14 pounds and a dress size is a winner in anyone's book.
Newbies: Any weight loss is great and I'm never sure if we should be striving to lose more than 2 pounds a week. For those of us who have ever attended Weight Watchers, remember the first week for new members when 7 pounds wasn't unusual, then the next week, it was 1 1/2 or 2 on the same food plan. I also remember cutting off my long hair and wearing nothing but a sundress for the final weigh in because my goal weight was unrealistic. Live and learn.
MJ, you didn't hear from me because my weight loss was 0. I lost the weight I gained on the steroids, but only back to the May starting point. I expect better from me this month. 5 pounds, Xylie?? Help!
I feel like a new person even though I am under 400 pounds. I am taking each pound and each inch lost as a victory. As I shouted down the hallway into the operating room "WOOOHOOOOO I DID IT!! I DID IT!!" The doctors and the nurses were laughing so hard and each one of them gave me a hug and a congrats just before they put me to sleep. LOL!!!
I am going to talk to the surgeon on Monday when I go for my check-up to see what he thinks is a reasonable goal weight. I was told that I would have around 40+ pounds of lose skin that will have to be removed after I get down to that weight. I already am excited about the prospect of having a flat stomach for the very first time in my life. Oh how happy that day will be!
Anyway...sorry for writing another novel here. You guys are awesome!
Missy
06-02-2011, 08:53 PM
#192
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Hamilton, Montana
Posts: 968
Originally Posted by createfourpaws
Originally Posted by purplemem
Originally Posted by createfourpaws
Originally Posted by createfourpaws
Originally Posted by createfourpaws
Originally Posted by purplemem
Originally Posted by lawsonmugs
Hi Missy haven't seen you on here. Are you doing ok now? Have your nerves settled down? I also would like to know how many signed up this month. Mary
Would anyone like to list or count the participants for us?
1. Purplemem
2. Thusnelda
3. Little roO
4. JHolm
5. Nancia
6. gothchacovered
7. deedum
8. deedee75
9. Ljs317
10. dash2000lbs
11. Trkrsyf
12. NannySandy
13. Irish Rose
14. Red Kimba
15.Rita's mom
16. Radiana
17. Scrapngmom
18.Lauriejo
19.Skaduzy
20.Leann
21.Xilie55
22.createfourpaws
23. Dananva
24. Missy
25. sewNso
26. pinebettquilter
27. pinsninks
28. quilt happy gail
29.bprayeredup
30.cheri62
31. globug
32. thomp116
33. lawsonmugs
34. PamH
35. pnptrapp
36. 76& counting
37. Janice4
38. prairier quilter
39. cricut_farmer
40. mean mom
41. jgriinke
42. physcomomquilter
43. swcrazzy
44. wmuteach
45. LindaG
46. gramabiese
47. pamibear
48. sophie2
49. quiltin'gran
50. buttermilkmama
51. Crafty Chick
Again if I left you I am sorry.
Good Luck Ladies.
Cindy
53. Kieta
54. Jennifer22206
55. JackieSue
56. Fabricnut
57. patcnunt
Good luck
59. sapdoggie
60. linmid
61. mama4dylan
welcome ladies.
Someone is getting lots of fq's sometime in july.
Cindy
63. mellieKquilter
64.patc328
65. charity-crafter
66. mimi0f3
I believe I have gotten everyone as of 7 pm centeral time.
06-02-2011, 09:03 PM
#193
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Central MN
Posts: 44
Originally Posted by createfourpaws
Originally Posted by Radiana
"And lead us not into temptation."
That's going to be one of my rules for the next month. I was supposed to go out on two different lunch dates this month but I don't feel strong enough to do it. Will power is not one of my talents but from past experience I know that once I feel committed and see results I can go out to a meal. I'm able to order regular food and put half of it in a doggie bag.
That's going to be one of my rules for the next month. I was supposed to go out on two different lunch dates this month but I don't feel strong enough to do it. Will power is not one of my talents but from past experience I know that once I feel committed and see results I can go out to a meal. I'm able to order regular food and put half of it in a doggie bag.
Remember we are all pulling for you and you can be successful.
Good luck
Cindy
06-02-2011, 09:47 PM
#194
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Central MN
Posts: 44
Was actually 'pleasantly' surprised when I stepped on my scale yesterday...it was down a little over a # than what I was expecting. I find I do alot better weight-wise when I write down everything I put in my mouth every day so am going to get back on track with that this month. I like the idea of journaling too, but I feel as some others do...wouldn't want anyone reading it.
Nancia, I think it's going to 'take the whole village' for me to succeed so better not take you up on your challenge re "across the pond". If you and Thusnelda decide to go ahead, I'd love to 'watch'.
Missy and Leann: Congrats to you both on your successful May.
Xylie: Are you serious? You'll be at your 5#'s this wk-end? you go, girl!!
MJ: Are these threads of yours so hot, they're burning up your computers? Computers are like cars...they're great until they're not working.
The best to everyone!!
Nancia, I think it's going to 'take the whole village' for me to succeed so better not take you up on your challenge re "across the pond". If you and Thusnelda decide to go ahead, I'd love to 'watch'.
Missy and Leann: Congrats to you both on your successful May.
Xylie: Are you serious? You'll be at your 5#'s this wk-end? you go, girl!!
MJ: Are these threads of yours so hot, they're burning up your computers? Computers are like cars...they're great until they're not working.
The best to everyone!!
06-02-2011, 10:35 PM
#195
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bard,California
Posts: 697
Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
Don't think of it as a diet - it's a lifestyle change. :) I'm at 54 pounds gone forever.
And you don't Lose weight. Things you lose come back. They're gone forever! :D
And you don't Lose weight. Things you lose come back. They're gone forever! :D
06-02-2011, 10:42 PM
#196
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bard,California
Posts: 697
Originally Posted by pinsninks
Was actually 'pleasantly' surprised when I stepped on my scale yesterday...it was down a little over a # than what I was expecting. I find I do alot better weight-wise when I write down everything I put in my mouth every day so am going to get back on track with that this month. I like the idea of journaling too, but I feel as some others do...wouldn't want anyone reading it.
Nancia, I think it's going to 'take the whole village' for me to succeed so better not take you up on your challenge re "across the pond". If you and Thusnelda decide to go ahead, I'd love to 'watch'.
Missy and Leann: Congrats to you both on your successful May.
Xylie: Are you serious? You'll be at your 5#'s this wk-end? you go, girl!!
MJ: Are these threads of yours so hot, they're burning up your computers? Computers are like cars...they're great until they're not working.
The best to everyone!!
Nancia, I think it's going to 'take the whole village' for me to succeed so better not take you up on your challenge re "across the pond". If you and Thusnelda decide to go ahead, I'd love to 'watch'.
Missy and Leann: Congrats to you both on your successful May.
Xylie: Are you serious? You'll be at your 5#'s this wk-end? you go, girl!!
MJ: Are these threads of yours so hot, they're burning up your computers? Computers are like cars...they're great until they're not working.
The best to everyone!!
06-02-2011, 11:41 PM
#197
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: my heart is in texas, philly and london
Posts: 4,756
ok, i give up. how are you losing these large amounts of weight? what program/diet are you using? i can't blame steroids, all mine is put on the natural way, one bite at a time. but i think i like the way you are taking it off! so share!
06-03-2011, 02:50 AM
#198
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Stoughton, WI
Posts: 412
Friday is my "weigh in day" and when I weighed in this morning I discovered that I had 2# gone forever this week.
That's really good for me as the whole month of May I only had 5.5# gone forever.
Since I've been swimming more my DH says my legs are "hot". He's such a goof. I'm 60 yrs old and I think I lost any chance of "hot" legs yrs ago but I love it when he tells me things like that.
Missy - I can relate to things getting stuck. That happened to me after I had my stomach stappled 29 yrs ago. I was happy to throw up because it felt so good compared to the pain of having food stuck. I always found it amusing that mushy food could get stuck. Keep up the good work, I know you will adjust to your new stomach in time. Be sure to let us know what the doc says Monday. I'm also curious about your avatar. We have a chihuahua but she would never lower herself to allow us to dress her in a diving outfit. I got her a Green Bay Packer shirt and she wears that during the games.
Everyone have a good day. Remember today is the first day of the rest of your life!
That's really good for me as the whole month of May I only had 5.5# gone forever.
Since I've been swimming more my DH says my legs are "hot". He's such a goof. I'm 60 yrs old and I think I lost any chance of "hot" legs yrs ago but I love it when he tells me things like that.
Missy - I can relate to things getting stuck. That happened to me after I had my stomach stappled 29 yrs ago. I was happy to throw up because it felt so good compared to the pain of having food stuck. I always found it amusing that mushy food could get stuck. Keep up the good work, I know you will adjust to your new stomach in time. Be sure to let us know what the doc says Monday. I'm also curious about your avatar. We have a chihuahua but she would never lower herself to allow us to dress her in a diving outfit. I got her a Green Bay Packer shirt and she wears that during the games.
Everyone have a good day. Remember today is the first day of the rest of your life!
06-03-2011, 05:11 AM
#199
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,381
Originally Posted by JHolm
Friday is my "weigh in day" and when I weighed in this morning I discovered that I had 2# gone forever this week.
That's really good for me as the whole month of May I only had 5.5# gone forever.
Since I've been swimming more my DH says my legs are "hot". He's such a goof. I'm 60 yrs old and I think I lost any chance of "hot" legs yrs ago but I love it when he tells me things like that.
Missy - I can relate to things getting stuck. That happened to me after I had my stomach stappled 29 yrs ago. I was happy to throw up because it felt so good compared to the pain of having food stuck. I always found it amusing that mushy food could get stuck. Keep up the good work, I know you will adjust to your new stomach in time. Be sure to let us know what the doc says Monday. I'm also curious about your avatar. We have a chihuahua but she would never lower herself to allow us to dress her in a diving outfit. I got her a Green Bay Packer shirt and she wears that during the games.
Everyone have a good day. Remember today is the first day of the rest of your life!
That's really good for me as the whole month of May I only had 5.5# gone forever.
Since I've been swimming more my DH says my legs are "hot". He's such a goof. I'm 60 yrs old and I think I lost any chance of "hot" legs yrs ago but I love it when he tells me things like that.
Missy - I can relate to things getting stuck. That happened to me after I had my stomach stappled 29 yrs ago. I was happy to throw up because it felt so good compared to the pain of having food stuck. I always found it amusing that mushy food could get stuck. Keep up the good work, I know you will adjust to your new stomach in time. Be sure to let us know what the doc says Monday. I'm also curious about your avatar. We have a chihuahua but she would never lower herself to allow us to dress her in a diving outfit. I got her a Green Bay Packer shirt and she wears that during the games.
Everyone have a good day. Remember today is the first day of the rest of your life!
Missy
06-03-2011, 05:18 AM
#200
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,381
Originally Posted by nancia
ok, i give up. how are you losing these large amounts of weight? what program/diet are you using? i can't blame steroids, all mine is put on the natural way, one bite at a time. but i think i like the way you are taking it off! so share!
I lost my weight this past month by following a diet prescribed by my surgeon. It was an all liquid diet with me drinking 7 shakes a day. Nothing else. It was not easy to do that day after day. The positive thing is I lost about a pound a day on the diet.
The purposed of the diet was to get me below the 400 pound mark and also to shrink my liver before surgery.
The diet that I was on was very extreme and I absolutely had to be followed by the surgeon and the dietition.
On a funny side note...I do not think I will ever be able drink chocolate milk again. LOL!
In combination with the shakes I was going to the gym and walking the treadmill twice a day. When I started going to the gym I could only walk for about 3 minutes. The morning of the surgery I was able to walk for 11 minutes with a distance of a 1/4 mile. That was a HUGE thing for me. HUGE.
If you have any questions, please ask away!
Missy
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