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Originally Posted by Gwyn
Originally Posted by cjomomma
I have to speak my mind on a particular post from earlier today. I realize that I will offend the person making the claim but I can not sit idly by and be quiet.
There is no way or should I say no healthy way someone can lose 20 pounds in 11 days. I truly feel this is an over exaggeration on the person's part just to win the FQ's this month and that is not right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Honestly I think if I was the hostess I would want proof on this. A Dr.s note or pictures. It is unfair to the rest of us that are being honest and doing the right thing to lose the weight.
Why does someone always have to ruin the fun for others.
Sorry if I have made anyone mad but I just had to say something.
There is no way or should I say no healthy way someone can lose 20 pounds in 11 days. I truly feel this is an over exaggeration on the person's part just to win the FQ's this month and that is not right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Honestly I think if I was the hostess I would want proof on this. A Dr.s note or pictures. It is unfair to the rest of us that are being honest and doing the right thing to lose the weight.
Why does someone always have to ruin the fun for others.
Sorry if I have made anyone mad but I just had to say something.
I'm not in the fat quarter race. I'm just in this to lose the extra weight I carry around. I'm not trying to discourage anyone. I was just happy for me. Sorry if I upset anyone. I'll lurk a bit more quietly.
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My orthopedic Dr told me for every 1 lb of excess weight you have on your body, it is like 5 lbs on your knees. So, if I have over 100 lbs to lose, that is over 500 excess lbs of weight on my knees.
#1103
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Washington State
Posts: 1,312
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Originally Posted by Gwyn
You are right.
I'm down to about 400-500 calories a day (doctor supervised)
Walking in my house about 1 hour a day
And taking a special medication to reduce fluid retention.
I'm not trying to win a prize. I just thought someone out there would be happy that I am finally starting to move down. Guess not.
I'm down to about 400-500 calories a day (doctor supervised)
Walking in my house about 1 hour a day
And taking a special medication to reduce fluid retention.
I'm not trying to win a prize. I just thought someone out there would be happy that I am finally starting to move down. Guess not.
Hopefully you will continue to make healthy progress whether it is in water retention or fat loss.
Heartfelt apologies,
Sherryl
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#1104
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Victorville, Ca
Posts: 495
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Everyone sounds positive for such cold snowy weather. We all need to support each other. I went for a walk yesterday but cut it short because it was so cold I couldn't feel my nose.and it's even colder today so no going outside for a walk. I don't have snow but if rain was in the forecast it would be snowing.
It is amazing what abuse our bodies take and just keep going. Not only do our knees suffer but hips and feet also. So when I hear that those of you who have 100 pounds or more getting up and moving I am so proud of you, you give so much inspiration to all the rest of us.
Since it's cold we are having meatless spag. sauce w/ wheat pasta and a tomato, beet and cucumber salad w/ ving & oil dressing. It's been on the stove all day and the smell is driving me nuts. It's one of my fav. dishes. Now if I can just hold down the temptation to over eat.
Sorry to sun on I'll stop now you all have a great evening.
Hugs
Gail
It is amazing what abuse our bodies take and just keep going. Not only do our knees suffer but hips and feet also. So when I hear that those of you who have 100 pounds or more getting up and moving I am so proud of you, you give so much inspiration to all the rest of us.
Since it's cold we are having meatless spag. sauce w/ wheat pasta and a tomato, beet and cucumber salad w/ ving & oil dressing. It's been on the stove all day and the smell is driving me nuts. It's one of my fav. dishes. Now if I can just hold down the temptation to over eat.
Sorry to sun on I'll stop now you all have a great evening.
Hugs
Gail
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Originally Posted by Cybrarian
Gwynn, How awesome! WAY TO GO!!! On the sweetener discussion, I started using Stevia the Truvia brand-is it me or does it have a weird aftertaste? I mainly just use it for my coffee and the last few days I've done my own "Splenda blend" type mix-Truvia + 1 tsp natural unprocessed sugar and fat free 1/2 & 1/2. My mom says I shouldn't claim to be a coffee drinker but a melted coffee ice cream drinker...she only drinks it black. I try not to add any sweetner to anything, but if I bake I use unprocessed real stuff.
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Originally Posted by Edie
Originally Posted by Gwyn
Originally Posted by cjomomma
I have to speak my mind on a particular post from earlier today. I realize that I will offend the person making the claim but I can not sit idly by and be quiet.
There is no way or should I say no healthy way someone can lose 20 pounds in 11 days. I truly feel this is an over exaggeration on the person's part just to win the FQ's this month and that is not right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Honestly I think if I was the hostess I would want proof on this. A Dr.s note or pictures. It is unfair to the rest of us that are being honest and doing the right thing to lose the weight.
Why does someone always have to ruin the fun for others.
Sorry if I have made anyone mad but I just had to say something.
There is no way or should I say no healthy way someone can lose 20 pounds in 11 days. I truly feel this is an over exaggeration on the person's part just to win the FQ's this month and that is not right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Honestly I think if I was the hostess I would want proof on this. A Dr.s note or pictures. It is unfair to the rest of us that are being honest and doing the right thing to lose the weight.
Why does someone always have to ruin the fun for others.
Sorry if I have made anyone mad but I just had to say something.
I'm not in the fat quarter race. I'm just in this to lose the extra weight I carry around. I'm not trying to discourage anyone. I was just happy for me. Sorry if I upset anyone. I'll lurk a bit more quietly.
You are one busy lady! I think I should get a pedometer. That way I can see just how much I am walking.
Tomorrow is a big day for me because I will be starting wheelchair yoga. I am hoping that will be me get more mobile and to have more endurance.
Missy
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Originally Posted by quilthappygail
Everyone sounds positive for such cold snowy weather. We all need to support each other. I went for a walk yesterday but cut it short because it was so cold I couldn't feel my nose.and it's even colder today so no going outside for a walk. I don't have snow but if rain was in the forecast it would be snowing.
It is amazing what abuse our bodies take and just keep going. Not only do our knees suffer but hips and feet also. So when I hear that those of you who have 100 pounds or more getting up and moving I am so proud of you, you 5so much inspiration to all the rest of us.
Since it's cold we are having meatless spag. sauce w/ wheat pasta and a tomato, beet and cucumber salad w/ ving & oil dressing. It's been on the stove all day and the smell is driving me nuts. It's one of my fav. dishes. Now if I can just hold down the temptation to over eat.
Sorry to sun on I'll stop now you all have a great evening.
Hugs
Gail
It is amazing what abuse our bodies take and just keep going. Not only do our knees suffer but hips and feet also. So when I hear that those of you who have 100 pounds or more getting up and moving I am so proud of you, you 5so much inspiration to all the rest of us.
Since it's cold we are having meatless spag. sauce w/ wheat pasta and a tomato, beet and cucumber salad w/ ving & oil dressing. It's been on the stove all day and the smell is driving me nuts. It's one of my fav. dishes. Now if I can just hold down the temptation to over eat.
Sorry to sun on I'll stop now you all have a great evening.
Hugs
Gail
I really love this group and it has made a HUGE difference in my weight loss and in my life. You guys have become family to me.
Missy
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Originally Posted by NannySandy
My orthopedic Dr told me for every 1 lb of excess weight you have on your body, it is like 5 lbs on your knees. So, if I have over 100 lbs to lose, that is over 500 excess lbs of weight on my knees.
Missy
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