Can anyone just sew my mouth shut? :p

I had lost 17 lbs using slimfast and going to the gym. BUT then I got the kidney stones and I was in too much pain to work out, so I missed the gym alot. Since I was already not feeling well, I stopped worrying about what I ate. I had gained back 5 of the lbs but I had got those pounds back off.

My mom gave me a couple bottles of relacore. I called my doctor and I was told it was ok to use it. In fact they said with the kidney issues, its best for me to lose weight and that will help. I have now lost a total of 20 lbs.

I started out 181 lbs and now I am 161. My goal is between 115-120 lbs, not sure exactly what weight yet, figured I will decide more as I get down more.

I was a size 14 before, now I can get my size 9 capri's on and buttoned. They are tight but they were able to be buttoned and zipped so that is progress. :D i went from buying large and x large but now I am mostly buying mediums. I still have quite abit to lose, but I am not stressing about it right now since I can't do alot until I am healed. Once I am all healed, I will be back at my gym 3 times a week.

I've read and heard that this is a GREAT way to burn off calories and you know what else is good for ya???? huh....huh???? Pole dancing!!! I wish I had room in my bedroom to install one but no go....not to say that the DH would love it! Terry Hatcher from Desperate Housewives was doing a show on Oprah all about this - it looks fun!!:cool:

I reccomend Pilates! They're kind of expensive (I get them for free because we do them in school), but they are SO good for the body and mind. :) I really do need to work out more.

hubby swears by pilates. he did them a lot (before he met me LOL) and thinks they are the best thing since sliced bread. Maybe I should get into that...I keep hearing a lot about it. I have done the video a few times and each time, I wake up the next morning feeling really good (really sore...but that is good LOL)

Back in the day I would always diet and lose weight from Sept thru Nov so that I could go through the holidays and not worry----I'd gain, but be back at my normal weight!

You should try it - it's fun - the time goes fast - and it does work! I am on a reformer at a studio and in the beginning I was going 2x a week but it got so expensive so I cut down to 1x week on a reformer and 1x week mat at our local Y. To give you example of cost: I get 10 reformer classes at this studio for $300 ($40 a class) - if you go single it's $50:eek: I wish I could afford it for every day - it feels so good and great for my back pain. I can't believe what it's done for my posture in toning my entire body. The local YMCA is $40 a month for unlimited use of anything at the Y - so that is a good deal - that's also where I do my rebound class 2x week.

Have a great day everyone - eat healthy - :D

I'm in too, I have to go get a scale today. What is a good accurate one,anyone?
I have been trying to watch what I eat the last week. My pants have been getting so tight they hurt ariubfd the waist.
I thing I'm a binge eater. I can't just eat two or three cookies ,it's more like 7 or 6. Half a bad of chips.So I have been controlling that. I'm also a night eater, and cheated last night and had a bowl of cereal.:)
I think the key is not to deprive yourself too much and not cut things out al at once.
I was using sweet and low but my heart was skipping beats (long history with skipped heart beats)for about a week after I started so I thought maybe it was the artificial sweetner so I cut it out and they stopped I will reintroduce to see if it truly was that.:rolleyes:
I actually got the tape measure out last night and meaured my backside and waist :eek: ...oh my god! I was shocked and the reading and between you and me Tape measures don't lie. ;)

In all the books and articles on artificial sweetners the one to really avoid is the Sweet and Low (in the pink packets) because of the lab tests on mice/rats getting cancer, etc. Those findings were ONLY using the pink packets and NOT the Equal (blue packets) or Splenda (yellow packets). I'm sure we'll all die later of something goofy...:( But as for now only Sweet and Low is bad for ya!

I personally use Splenda and Stevea.

I'm down another 1.5 lbs this morning (which makes it 6 lbs in two days) yay!

I did "sneak" and have 2 cubes of a Dove Dark Chocolate candybar, but stopped at that and was happy with it. :)

Hope everyone is doing well on their plans! :)

Splenda is horrible for you. it contains aspertame

watch this:
http://www.mercola.com/sweet-deception-aspartame

i can't believe it is legal to sell this the way they do!!

Don't trust Splenda either! I switched from S&L after, are you ready for this,
15yrs. Not dead yet. LOL Splenda came on the market as Natural because
it's made from sugar without the calories. Dumb me fell for it. I was experiencing joint and chest pains. At times they were really bad but I ignored them because I was in good health and just thought it was
age and arthirtis(s). After reading an article that BRENY posted about
Splenda I did some research. Yes, joint pain is a side effect. I stopped
and all the pain left. I mean ALL. Splenda is poison and worse than S&L.
So just give yourself a once over. Are you experiencing any pain anywhere?
I went back to S&L and use it sparingly. If it's not natural don't trus it.

I had to add something to this thread - since I lost my husband - the weight fell off but I found eating lots of melon and apples really fills you up - When I couldn't eat after he died - I would have 1/2 a melon at night and get super full -

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Threading my needle now, Do you want me to give you some lidocaine first?

As far as sweetnlow, i was reading that the FDA took the warning off because it is safe. Im confused.

V!! Awesome you joined our thread!! Come on when you can. So good to see you back.;) Missed ya!

OK - so now you are all telling me that only the Equal is good for ya? :eek:

:) :) Thank you ! :)

I was fighting that extra 20 for 2 years now so I know how hard it can be to do it without starving - but I really am hooked on melon (if in season) because it is SO filling - I went 3 weeks with no real food after my husband died cause I couldn't swallow - but the melon really saved me and now I have some everyday even though I can eat now

ps - I hope Sweet N Low is safe - I use it in my coffee every morning

I love melon so that might help during my 8-11pm munchie cravings...I'm trying to lose that last 7-10 pounds (lost 35 already) so just trying to get that little extra cushion before the holidays if I can. :D

PS: we are going through Spy Girl adventures withdrawals.;)

I have been overweight my whole life, in the past 10 months I am proud to say I have lost 58 pounds, I started at 196 which I have been at that weight since I was in my teens and now am only 138, I can't remember ever being in the 130's not even as a pre-teen. I was finally tired of feeling like crap all the time and gave myself a good kick in the behind. It was rough and keeping it off is even tougher but I forbid to work this hard and to put it back on. I just ate alot of fruits and veggies up to about 10 a day, cut out alot of sweets (I do treat myself to very SMALL portions still) drank lots of water and exercise, I hate it but I found something I really enjoy doing and I was doing it my whole life but not on a daily basis, dancing, just like I would do if I were out to a club, and the weight just fell off, every day for about 20 minutes and crunches. My doctor cannot believe it, he called me his poster child because he always knew me as being overweight. I do have a few recipes that I used to get me along, when I get a chance I will post them. Right now, I have to log off, get my butt off the couch, and do my workout, good luck to everyone.

Val,
I just want to congratulate you on your accomplishment. You have
the right attitude. I hope you get where you want to be. Your right,
dancing is a great way to drop the pounds. Since I stopped clubbing
10yrs ago that's exactally the 12lbs I've been hauling around. It's
something to think about. Wonder how my downstair neighbor will
react if I start boogieing in the living room.:D

Val - you go girl....how awesome for you and please post those recipes when you get a chance....I'm always looking for new ones to help me along.

OK - has anyone heard of or has done Zumba classes since we are talking about dancing? Our local Y is offering Zumba classes and want to get more info on what it is exactly. :D

try this!
 

Post this on your fridge and pantry doors. This will keep you strong girls!

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Your right. That will take anyone's appitite away.

Heck...not me I ate right after posting it.:p

LMAO
Girl you need to be on this thread for sure!

LOL...i'm soooooo hungry right now. I have to wait until the dr. gets here...because I will be weighed and I dont' need anything to tip the scales ;)

i went and bought some fiber and calcium vitamins. I think those are 2 of the biggest things I am missing in my diet. I HATE milk. and am scared of cheese because it is so fattening. and yogurt makes me want to gag...so i figure maybe i should take some calcium supplements daily. and i have IBS so I really do need the extra fiber boosts. plus I have been reading how good fiber is for you and I need all I can get, IMO. so I got some of that too. we will see how it goes over the next few weeks with me taking these regularly.

Weight In?
 

Hi,

Well, I weight in at 161 with my clothes on this morning. I know some of you said you were not going to post your weight, but I think this will help keep me honest. I made brownies the other day with my children, so I have to stay away from them. I am going to exercise this morning...all my mom chores are done for the morning.

I can get in a size 10 -12. Honestly sometimes the 10 are a little tight. I really don't see myself as F A T in the mirror. When it comes to photographs though UGH! I sometimes think Who is that? OMG it is me! Do I really look like that?

I ate breakfast, and had two cups of coffee. One teaspoon of Sugar in the raw.

Okay, here are my nasty little stats. We can do this...I will check back in this evening.

Ok, I weighed in at 149 this morning! My goal is 130. so 19 lbs to go.

I have had a peach this morning and LOTS of water. I am waiting for the dr to get here and leave so I can have some lunch...and I think I will go to the store and get some broccoli and have steamed broccoli for lunch. sounds good to me :) I will add some protein in there somehow..just not sure how yet :)

I am going to go and do some crunches real quick.

Hopefully my goal will get reached at some time in the near future LOL

Try Viactive for calcium.( I always say Viagra). The pills don't desolve in the stomach.
Viactive comes in several different chews. Caramel, chocolate and
vanilla I think. Chew a couple a day. They desolve and are good
for you. They come in a box of 30 or 90. My doc told me about
these a couple of years ago and i have been using them since.
NOt sure what the calorie count is but you do need calcium.
I love cheese. That's a big problem for me. Probably why my
cholestrol is up.

try a bowl of cereal, thats what I do. Total makes yummy healthy cereal and you can never go wrong with cheerios!