How about we start a senior weekly weigh in thread. I just recently found DT and I think a weigh in would be good for all of us. I have been dieting since the beginning of October and started at 255. This AM I weighed in at 241. It is going slowly, but that is ok, as long as it is going. I'll let you know how it is going next Friday. <img src="redface.gif" border="0">

Congratulations on YOUR SUCCESS -- I would love to join in .....

I weigh 200 pounds (as of Monday) for a total loss of 107 -- 60 pounds to goal. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

307/200/140

I'm willing to join this weigh in.. very discouraged this morn when I got on the scales at the gym .. was 204 last week and again this week. many said their scales is wrong.. but would like to see it move anyhow. as I weighed on the same scales last week.. stayed on program and exercised hard 5 days.. oh well. I feel good so will stick with it.. good to see you monica.. do you get my pms? don't know how you know if you have one or not.. will try to get to your chats more often and stay longer... <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> <br />Thank you Alice for starting this thread..

Monica, what a tremendous loss. How long has it taken you to lose that much. Wonderful Job.

Wanderer, I know it is discouraging to stay the same when you did follow the plan, but it is better than gaining. Some people can follow the plan and still not lose for a few weeks. Then they may go down 3 - 5 pounds all at once. Keep up the good work and you will find success. <img src="graemlins/heart.gif" border="0" alt="[heart]" /> <img src="cool.gif" border="0">

Wand, I did get your message and I AM DOING MUCH BETTER AND I APPRECIATE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT ....... we're going to do this WE WILL TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME ...

We've learned something each day .... and we will continue to learnTHE SCALE MAY NOT SHOW THE NUMBERS ..... but remember YOU DIDN'T GAIN IT IN A DAY, WEEK, MONTH OR YEAR ....so give yourself the TIME TO SUCCEED . Patience is not one of my virtues either (you see I was getting a slice of Cheesecake when God was handing out patience ....and when God was giving out parents I had stopped at the candy counter ..I could have been a Rockefeller <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> ) but I have learned that each day I stay on my program WILL GIVE ME A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR THE WEEKDAY I WEIGH MYSELF.

Alice to answer your question I started at Dietwatch on March 19, 2000 -- I weighed 307 pounds and I had seen my doctor two weeks prior and was told my blood sugars (I am a Diabetic) were totally out of control (high 250-375 range)and that if I didn't lose weight I would not be around too much longer. THAT WOKE ME UP .....AND IT SHOWED ME SOMETHING I HAD LONG FORGOTTEN , I can do anything I set my mind to do. I was taught that by my parents and I forgot ... but WE'RE GOING TO SUCCEED ALICE, WAND and anyone else who reads this post... WE WILL SUCCEED no matter how long it takes BECAUSE WE ARE ALL WONDERFUL HUMAN BEINGS WHO HAVE THE ABILITY TO SUCCEED. Make it a great weekend. Always, Monica

<img src="graemlins/cry.gif" border="0" alt="[cry]" /> I GAINED 2 POUNDS -- but today is a new day and I am ready to make it a successful week. I am going to start journalizing.

I notice the chat room is always empty when I log on so I think I need to start journalizing my day. This sliding back and forth is doing me more harm than good. Make it a great day..... AND I BELIEVE IN MY ABILITY TO SUCCEED

Hi Monica,

Sorry about the 2 lb gain. Don't get discouraged. Just keep on trying to keep on trying. I personally feel if I can hold my own this next two weeks without a gain that I am doing just fine. I am trying to keep the eating within reason, but I am partaking of some of the goodies. Your story was very interesting and I'm sure the loss you have had so far has gone a long way to get you back in better health. Good Luck. <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="graemlins/heart.gif" border="0" alt="[heart]" />

Well, this week I didn't hold my own, I gained 4 lb. I had a terrible eating week. Had friends for dinner on Saturday and went down hill from there. I will make a great effort to get back on track this week. Planning to go for a walk on Saturday. With Christmas, we'll see how it goes.

Alice - 255/244/150 <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">

Alice,

IT IS OKAY ....... we can and will do better. Thank goodness we are wise enough to learn to make the most of each day . I know you and I will make the most of each day -- because WE WILL SUCCEED. My very best thoughts for the best of holiday wishes to you and yours. Always, Monica

Hi all,

This week I stayed the same, which isn't bad for holiday eating. I have not lost the 4 lb that I gained last week, but this is another week and no excuses to be eating wrong any more. I WILL DO BETTER THIS WEEK.

Alice

255/244/150 <img src="graemlins/rose.gif" border="0" alt="[rose]" /> <img src="graemlins/rose.gif" border="0" alt="[rose]" />

Alice and Monica,, just weighed at the gym and was 205 arrrghh. that means I gained.. sure hope the scales is wrong. but haven't exercised for a week. had company and all the 'stuff'.. so not really suprised. Am back at it tho. bagged up all the candy and put it away til I find a place to get rid of it permanently.. Hang in there..

I AM OFF TO START THE NEW YEAR ............. I got on the scale this morning and ........<FONT COLOR="#FF00FF">I WEIGH 200 POUNDS </FONT c>I am so thrilled and I am 60 pounds from my goal.

I am so eager to see the year 2002 and by the year 2003 (my 60th birthday) I will have given myself the best birthday ever. Always, Monica

I'd like to join this bunch. I'm 62 and starting the diet thing all over again. How many times now? I'm starting at 261 and would just love to drop 1 pound a week....think where I'd be New Years Day 2003? <img src="graemlins/heart.gif" border="0" alt="[heart]" />

Hi Quilt,

SO VERY PLEASED YOU ARE JOINING US ON OUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS......<h1>A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR.......</h1>the year 2002 IS OUR YEAR TO ACHIEVE OUR WEIGHT LOSS GOAL..

I hope to meet you in chat. Take care. As always, Monica

Well, after all of my talk of starting over, I am up 1.5 lb from last week. I gave in to temtation last evening which I am upset with myself for. I WILL DO BETTER THIS NEXT WEEK. Hope you have done better than I have on your start-over for 2002.

Welcome quilt. We will make this the year of the big loss. 2003, watch out because we are coming only a lot slimmer.

Alice<br />255/245.5/150

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Thanks Alice and Monica.. Off to a good start today. Had my hot bowl of grain cereal.. Now off to the gym.. will check in later. thanks for the encouragement.. I know we will succeed...

I weighed in and posted on Friday, but the post got lost somewhere in cyberland. I weighed in at 245.5 on Friday. Since then I have been sticking to the program better. We'll see how it goes on this coming Friday. Hope everyone has a wonderful week!!.

Alice

255/245.5/150

<img src="confused.gif" border="0"> <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> I got on the scale this morning ----and I stayed the same. To be honest I am confused and unhappy. I went over the entire week's food intake and the only thing I did notice was that I was up on Sodium (not every day but for 3 days out of the week)intake. The Total Fat and Saturated Fat were all at lower levels then required and calories were within the range I set for myself. I had really thought I would show a loss. Well there is always next week. Make it a great day. Always, Monica

307/200/200/140

oh Monica, I know how you feel. I was very discouraged when I got on the scales at the gym. It even showed I've gained. Could the sins of the holidays be catching up with me even tho I've been strictly op since Fri? even went for 2 long hikes over the weekend.. But not going to give up as I know it will have to start going away.. I just want to see it NOW

I weighed in this Am and still 245.5. Having some problems sticking to plan. Guess the holiday eating left me with more of a problem than I realized. Oh well, next week will be better. I WILL DO IT.

Hope everyone else is doing better than I am.

255/245.5/150

Good news here.. got on the scales yesterday. finally eliminated 3 lbs.. sure was discouraging tho for a while. But stick-toitiveness paid off.<br /> Sorry for your non loss Alice, stick with the program and it has to move... Hang in there we can do this.. How are you doing Monica? another loser I hope?

206/203/145

Alice......

Sometimes it takes a while for the body to let go of the weight REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF....KEEP BEING VIGILANT WITH YOUR WEIGHT LOSS PLAN......IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. Just a suggestion, drink a glass of ice water before eating each meal ...and drink water with your meal. The water intake really does help. -- Make it a great weekend!

Wand.........I AM SO PLEASED AND PROUD OF YOUR SUCCESS . .. you are off your plateau ...AND KEEP BEING MINDFUL OF YOUR WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM AND YOUR EXERCISE REGIMEN . My weigh in day is on Monday...I will let you both know about my success. Make it a great weekend !! Take care. Always, Monica

Wand, I am so glad that the scales finally moved down for you. I hope it is my turn next week.

Monica, Thanks for the words of encouragement. I will be praying that you lose this week and are under the 200 mark. It is my turn next week. Best to you both.

Alice

I AM NOW EXACTLY ............. weighing a total of 197

I just had to share even before I went for my walk, took my blood sugar, ate my breakfast etc.

I lost a total of 3 pounds. Definitely makes up for last week's maintain......and makes a total loss of ONE HUNDRED AND TEN POUNDS . I am so very excited and now that I am below 200, I know that THIS IS GOING TO BE MY YEAR .......

Make it a great day......REMEMBER WE CAN DO THIS ....AGE AND NUMBER OF POUNDS ISN'T A FACTOR....2002 is our year. Always, Monica

Monica

I am sending you my GREAT BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I am so happy that you made it under the 200 mark. WE CAN ALL DO IT and you just helped me prove that it can be done.

((((((((((((((MONICA))))))))))))))))))))))))

Alice,

Thank you ........I am walking on clouds. The thrill of finally being under 200. It makes me more focused and determined to succeed -- I can't believe that the magic of having lost 3 pounds can mean so very much BUT IT DOES.

Just finished with my morning 100 Plus Chat....those participating lost a total of 16 pounds which is really phenomenal.

MAKE IT A GREAT DAY MY FRIEND....AND BELIEVE --BECAUSE IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN! <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

Wow, Monica.. congratulations.. that is super being under the big "2".. I can't wait.. you will be able to host a 'less than 100' chat now.. as you don't have that much to lose any more. But you are an inspiration to the ones that have over to lose.. Well, actually you are an inspiration to anyone.. Me for sure. Keep up the good work..

Wand,

Thank you so much........I just can't believe it .... I AM REALLY UNDER 200.

But irregardless, I will always be (providing they will let me)a 100 Plus member. Being a part of this group is very important to me. And I know THAT THIS IS THE YEAR FOR ALL OF US TO SHINE .....IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN, BECAUSE WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. It will take time and patience on our part .....BUT WE ARE WELL WORTH THE TIME .....and success CAN AND WILL BE ACHIEVED one day at a time (one meal at a time).

MAKE IT A GREAT DAY MY FRIEND <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> Always, Monica

I weighed in this AM and I am down 1 lb. Not a lot, but better than a gain. I will keep working and the weight will come off. Slow is good.

Alice<br />255/244.5/150

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESS.........A ONE POUND LOSS IS TERRIFIC .. <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

Alice, it is a start to your journey of success. We have another 49 weeks -- if we lose 1 pound a week that makes 49 pounds gone for good; 1 1/2 pounds a week makes 74 pounds gone for good. I am proud of your success AND YOU SHOULD BE PLEASED AND PROUD FOR HAVING LOST THAT ONE TERRIFIC POUND!

Make it a terrific Friday and have a fantastic weekend. As always, Monica

Congrats Alice.. So glad for you. I was away since Tue so couldn't post earlier.. Also haven't weighed so will do that Monday. Went to Laughlin with lots of buffets but was really good. so am hoping I still lost.. WE WILL DO THIS...

<br />206/203/145

January 21, 2002 ------ 8:20 a.m. PST

I got on the scale this morning and ......I LOST 1 POUND .....

Remember WE CAN AND WILL SUCCEED ONE POUND AT A TIME AND/OR ONE MEAL AT A TIME

Make it a great day..... Always, Monica

<br />307/196/140

Good job Monica.. You are doing awesome.. Keep up the good work.

I am down another 1 1/2 lb.. I think.. anyhow down to 201 now.. only one more to be in 'onederland' Can't wait..

206/201/145

<img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> I AM SO PROUD OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT .........YOU ARE A SUCCESSFUL LOSER.... (and I mean that in the positive sense of the word).

WE ARE PROVING TO OURSELVES THAT THIS IS ONE ACCOMPLISHMENT WE CAN AND WILL ACHIEVE WITHOUT USING GIMMICKS ....PAYING ANYONE FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF OUR SUCCESS!!

You're doing great Wand... <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> Always, Monica

Monica and Wanderer, congratulations to both of you on the losses. You are both doing great. WE WILL DO THIS!!!! I have decided to really try for one pound per week and if more comes off I will be very happy, but one is enough. Monica, I have been reading your journal and it makes me very proud of you. You are not only eating right, but you are keeping the sugar very well under control. I will be weighing in on Friday and will post what happens. Until then, happy losses.

Alice,

Thank you very much. I am looking forward to tomorrow to hear about your success.

This has been a trying and emotional week for me. My neighbor passed away last week and he was buried on Tuesday. I am finally back to walking (missed 3 days) and I am back to keeping myself busy during the day and planning meals etc..

Talking to my daughter last night helped a great deal. Well enough about me.......make it a great day and know EACH DAY, WEEK, AND MONTH IS VERY SPECIAL.....BECAUSE WE ARE GOING TO ACHIEVE OUR WEIGHT LOSS GOALS!!

Always, Monica

Well, it is Friday again. I weighed in and am down 1/2 lb since last week. I think I am finally getting back on plan after the December holidays. 1/2 lb is better gone than gained. We'll see how next week goes.

I am so sorry about the loss of your friend and neighbor, Monica. Just try to remember that he is in a better place now.

Hope the coming week goes well for everyone and that you show a loss.

Alice,

Thank you very much for your kind words -- they are greatly appreciated.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVE YOUR HALF POUND LOSS!!

I have a couple of questions to ask you:

Do you take your measurements at least once a month? I usually take my measurements at the first of each month. Those lost inches are just as important as the numbers on the scale.

How much water intake do you consume daily? I find by my drinking 120 to 140 ounces helps me tremendously. I usually drink 12 ounces ice water before I eat each meal and then 16 to 20 ounces with and after my meals. The ice water helps curb my appetite. If you don't like drinking water (which I didn't when I first started my weight loss journey), you might put in a slice of lemon/lime or orange in the water.

Make it a great weekend!! AND AGAIN CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESSFUL LOSS ....THIS IS OUR YEAR....AND WE ARE GOING TO SUCCEED!! <br />Always, Monica

Thanks for the encouragement Monica. I haven't been measuring. I will make it a point to do so on Monday, seeing it is Feb. 1.

I am trying to drink more water but haven't gotten the amount I need down yet. I drink about 32 oz when I am working. I don't think of it often enough when I am home. I have to make it a habit of having it around meals like you are doing.

Also, I know I am not exercising enough. Here in New York State it is cold to be outside this time of year. I have a treadmill, but don't use it often enough. That is something else I have to make a habit.

Thanks for the suggestions. I will work on makeing these things a habit. I understand it takes three weeks to make something new a habit so by the end of February I should be in good shape. That is as far as habits go, not the weight thing.

I got on the scale this morning .......AND I STAYED THE SAME .

Last week was a rough week for me emotionally; so although I know I didn't overeat .... I know I didn't get in my exercise....... I :D am content with staying the same.

I am back to my routine. AND I FEEL GOOD THAT THIS IS MY YEAR TO ACHIEVE MY GOAL.......AND I WILL SUCCEED.

Make it a great day. Always, Monica

I weighed in this morning and am the same as last week, 244. I have been drinking much more water but not exercising regularly as of yet. I am happy not to have gained and I will try for a loss next week.

Alice:(:rose: )

ALICE .........I am proud of you. !!!

Staying the same IS ALWAYS AND WILL ALWAYS BE BETTER THAN A GAIN AND CONGRATULATIONS ON INCREASING YOUR WATER INTAKE.

You didn't mention whether or not you took your measurements....I make it a practice to do that the first of each month.

I did lose 2 inches ...but I still need to work on reducing the stomach area.

Make it a great weekend .... take care. As always, Monica

Monica, Thanks so much for your support and encouragement. I really appreciate your help as I know how far you have come and also how difficult it has been for you. I have not taken my measurements yet, but I will do so in the morning. I have been having problems not eating snacks in the evening. Last week I started to eat a bigger breakfast (learned from your journal) and that has helped me not be so hungry later in the day. I hope that by doing that and drinking the water that it will help me start to lose. Thanks again.

Alice

:coach: GOT ON THE SCALE THIS MORNING: I lost 1 pound-- scale showed me at 195. Making total lost 112 pounds ....with 55 pounds to goal.

I am losing inches on my waist, thighs and upper arms. But I still have my overgrown stomach to contend with. I gotta keep working on it tho.

Make it a great week.. and if you are interested check out the Recipe forum board ...I am going to put some desserts you might like to try. (Especially the Choco-Banana Split recipe). Always, Monica

Congratulations on the 1 lb loss Monica. You are really doing great. I will be weighing on on Friday. Talk to you then.:)

Another Friday. I weighed in this AM and was back up the 1/2 lb that I lost last week.

I have been reading the book about Carbohydrate Addicts. I decided to give it a try and am on my third day. It has really helped with the cravings. I think that this might be the answer for me. I haven't taken my measurements yet, but the slacks don't feel as tight. I'll keep you informed on how it goes.

Wish me luck.

Alice

A HALF POUND IS NOT AS BAD AS A POUND AND A HALF........ -- most important thing you can do for yourself is what you are doing.

We have to remember we will go up and down BUT the fact that your slacks feel looser SHOWS YOU ARE SUCCEEDING in your commitment.

I praise your tenacity; I genuinely hope the program you have selected is one you can succeed in achieving your goal. If I can be of any help.....JUST LET ME KNOW.

Make it a wonderful weekend. As always, Monica

I weighed in this morning ..........AND I STAYED THE SAME .

I am absolutely thrilled with that. On Saturday evening, I acted very foolishly -- and lol I am being very kind to myself , BECAUSE FOOLISH IS A POLITE WORD FOR BEING STUPID. I ate 11 Chocolate Chip Brownies because when I took my evening blood sugar it was 152....which is high for me.

I couldn't fall asleep Saturday night ....early Sunday morning PANGS OF CONSCIENCE.. but everything is okay. Blood Sugars were not high Sunday and I didn't gain. The world is mine again.

Make it a great week. Always, Monica

Thats ok Monica.. just jump right back on that horse... :coach:

Monica, you are a very lucky lady. That kind of a treat and no gain. That's wonderful. Just a stupid question, why didn't you eat a complete dozen? :) :) :)

I am doing well on my new program. I have low carb for breakfast and lunch and then I can have a balanced meal in the evening. It really has taken my cravings for carbs away. It is hard to believe, but it has really happened. I'll let you know on Friday how I did this week.

Alice,

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ..... and I am very thankful.

LOL ..........in answer to your question why only 11.......BECAUSE THAT IS ALL THERE WAS. I had made them for my husband .....originally there was 3 dozen .....but hubby as usual didn't disappoint me by showing his approval.

I look forward to hearing about your week. Make it a great week. As always, Monica

Hope this week is going better for you Monica.

On the CAD diet I weigh myself every day and then take the average from the 7 days and compare it to the week before. I seem to be losing, but will let you know on Friday.

Alice:)

Scale shows my weight loss for this week was 3lb:) :) . I have lost the cravings for carbs that I constantly had. I am very happy with this plan so far. I hope next week is also successful and it is not just beginners luck.

Alice
255/242/150

Alice,

CONGRATULATIONS ......HOW WONDERFUL ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS!!!

As I always say, YOU HAVE TO FIND A WEIGHT LOSS PLAN THAT YOU CAN LIVE WITH ...... and I think you have found it. I am so pleased for you.

Keep me posted on YOUR CONTINUED SUCCESS. Make it a great weekend. As always, Monica

Weighed in again this AM. My weight average for the week shows that I am up 1 lb. Had a few days of carbs in the wrong places. Will work harder this week to keep that under control. A new way of eating is always hard to learn. I am not discouraged, though, I will learn this.

Alice
255/243/150:( :(

Found lots of new smilies. Wish our weight was like that, all smiles X-( Yes I 'll be in on the weigh ins. Seems a shame we have to worry about weight in the latter years, still "thats Life" I guess. Do so enjoy life otherwise. Have a lovely husband, live in an ideal place, no money But what the ????:ha: .How is everyone on this very overcast morning?? I expect most of you are asllep. Good Morning when you come on line, then I will be asleep. So it goes. Have a lovely day:flower:

Welcome to Weigh-In, Venus. It is always good to have a new loser in the gang. I am divorced and live in Rochester, New York. I work part time and enjoy it very much. I was in Austrailia last August. It is a beautiful country. We toured Melbourne, the outback, Sidney and then went to New Zealand. It was a long and tiring trip, but very beautiful. Have you ever been in the United States?

Hope all goes well for you on your weigh-in day.

Alice:) :)

Alice,

Shake it off, it takes time to get used to a new program. If you look back to last week you had a marvelous success.

With each passing day you become more and more attuned to your program DON'T LOSE THAT IMPORTANT QUALITY OF YOUR SUCCESS -- BELIEVING IN YOUR ABILITY TO SUCCEED!!

I try not to spend too much time on the computer ..... as much as I enjoy chatting with everyone I need to keep moving. But if you ever feel the need to chat ......email me at monicapink6@hotmail.com and (remember I live in California so you are 3 hours ahead of me) I will meet you and we can chat. I AM HERE FOR YOU....don't ever forget that.

Tuesday is my 59th birthday .....I am really looking forward to it ...but I am really looking forward to next year's birthday the BIG 60 ! I thought turning 50 was great .......but 60 is even greater.

Take care my friend and remember WE WILL SUCCEED ....ONE DAY AT A TIME.....ONE MEAL AT A TIME -- it is something WE CAN DO . :) :) :)

Always, Monica

Congratulations on your sucess last week Alice, somehow I missed the post..

Welcome Venus ,, It is good to have you join us. I also am trying to not be on the computer as much as I was ,, It really interferes with moving and getting other stuff done.

Hi Monica.. Haven't seen you for a while. Glad things are going well for you.

Arial B Hello out there. I am completely new on how to use these forum but I am givng a try today with the Senior weight in. I am to be 62 in April and I will also be retired at last after 22 working years. :o So here my weigh in for Sunday February 24th. :ahhh:

I am married. Goal for the rest of this year is to just get to 199, under 200 lb weight. I think that all I can manage with all the new changes in my life this year, mostly going into retirement after all these years.

Thank your for this forum and I will learn how to use it.

Betty

Welcome Betty.. Glad to have you join us.

You are having some adjustment with retiring, I'm sure.

I was a stay at home mom most of my life. so adjusted to the children leaving the nest..

Now am having the time of my life. I see the grandchildren often but don't raise them. and am doing what I want. I have become a 'gym rat'. have friends that go also so it is our social time as well as exercise time. Have joined a hiking group and will get out my paints again this summer when we get up in the mts.

I got on the scale this morning ......I STAYED THE SAME ....... which in of itself is disappointing; but a maintain is always better than a gain .

I have a lot of things to accomplish today ......I want to be able to enjoy tomorrow with nothing to do but celebrate.

Make it a great week and I hope to hear about your successes on Friday. Always, Monica

Thank so much for the welcome. Tuscon AZ. I was ten years old when my parent and I took a trip from PA to CA. I never forgot AZ. or TX. I love those western sunsets. Here I am going on 62 and I always can see those sunset in my mind like a photograph.
I join the 4th of July challenge. My first challenge.


Thank for the encouragement. Betty

I am thrilled to report that after weighing in this morning. I LOST ONE AND A HALF POUNDS .. making a total loss of 116 pounds with 51 pounds to goal.

I was thinking maybe if I lowered my carbs by 50 grams I would lose more weight..... so during the month of March and April ....we will see. Make it a great day. Always, Monica


307/191/140

Weighed in this morning and show a gain of 1.5 lb for the week, using my average for each day. I was off my CAD plan for about a week and showed a steady gain. I got back on track on Tuesday and have showed a steady loss since then. I take my weight each day and use an average for the week, therefore the 1.5 gain. At least I have learned that I will lose as long as I stay on the plan. I am sure that will help me stay on plan.

Monica, good luck on cutting the carbs. I do feel that I have to do that for me. My weight the last two weeks is showing me that. Just try to remember that you have already lost a lot of weight and it will slow down as you have less pounds to lose.

:) :o Alice

Hi Alice,

Alice, I was wondering have you thought about journalizing your dietary intake.... I know since I have started my journal IT HAS REALLY HELPED ME become more aware of my food intake.

I am aware that the closer I get to my goal weight, the pounds will move gradually. However, I thought it might help the loss by lowering my carb intake ... I will give it a month to see. I look at it as just one more thing to be aware of ....lol which for me isn't a problem since I really have to monitor total fat, saturated fat, sugar, sodium, cholesterol .......so what is one more.

Make it a fantastic day and have a great weekend . As always, Monica

Good Morning,

I just weighed in this morning ....force of habit but I am happy to report I lost 1 pound ... makes me 190 another 50 pounds to goal.

I have been working on reducing my carb intake ..... and I vary between 190 and 180. I will keep working on it .... it has affected my fiber intake so I will check with someone who might be able to offer some suggestions where I can maintain a high fiber intake and keep the carbs down.

Make it a great week .....Monica

Good going Monica.. congrats on the lb lost.. I got on the scales at the gym and it wasn't good to me. hope it is broken.. we had some out of routine eating the last 4 days so may not even want to get on the one at home.. I haven't anyhow.. Just got back from the gym.. I'd think that would help. but sure takes a lot more than that for me..
Only suggestion I'd have on the fiber is to just really pick high fiber for the carbs you do eat or are you cutting out all cereals and breads? Take care...

Congrats to anyone loosing weight. I am getting nowhere, and need to loose a lot of weight, Need a basic routine. I go to swimming etc, and am sure it is putting on weight, (kidding myself I expect. Don't like couting cal.I know whats what, but to stick to it, NOW thats something else. Have a lovely Day, from Sunny Qsl.

I weight in this week at a 5 pound loss. Can't believe it.

Am now trying that new K cereal diet that you use for two weeks.

Heard many having success with it. I was 225 and now at220

Dear Betty,

Congratulations on your marvelous success; keep doing what you are doing YOU WILL SUCCEED . Monica

Monica, Congratulations on the 1 lb loss. You are doing wonderful.

Wanderer, you will succeed. Just keep on trying.

Betty 40, WOW 5 lb in one week. That is wonderful. Just keep on doing what you are doing.

I will be weighing in on Friday. I'll let you all know then.

Alice :rose:

It is Friday again and weigh in day. I have averaged out to 1.5 loss this week. I believe I have the CAD plan down now so I can stick to it. I plan to show another loss again next week. Hope everyone is doing well. Keep me informed as to how things are going.


Alice

Alice,

Congratulations on your TERRIFIC LOSS .... and I am glad you are feeling comfortable with your weight loss plan.

Make it a great weekend. As always, Monica

:coach: Happy to report I lost another pound .. now weigh 189; 49 POUNDS TO GOAL.

Make it a great week; I am looking forward to hearing about your successes. As always, Monica













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Congratulations on the 1 lb Monica. You are doing wonderful. You go girl.

Always, Alice

Congrats on the pound gone forever Monica.. I seem to be 'stuck' again.. I spend most of my time there it seems..

Hopeing for better things this week...

Hi

New to this board. Didn't have a good week. I gained 1 1/4# this week. Bad case of JELLY BEANS. I was only 1/2# from my 1st 10# loss. Went 8 weeks without gaining, than crashed.
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who successed in a loss this week.

:hug: Judy

Hi Judy and welcome,

Don't fret about the gain. You have been doing great going 8 weeks without a gain. Just get rid of the jelly beans and go on from there. If you have grandchildren, give them the jelly beans, or anyone who doesn't need to lose weight. lol

Alice

Another Friday and another pound down. YEA FOR ME!! The CAD is going well and I am not hungry all the time. I'm very happy with how things are going diet wise. Best to all of you.

Alice

CONGRATULATIONS ALICE ........

WAY TO GO GIRLFRIEND. Proud of your success. Make it a great day and a fantastic weekend. Always, Monica

Today is the start of my second year on my weight loss journey......and I thought it was appropriate for me to record my weigh in today (although I weighed in yesterday).

MY CURRENT WEIGHT IS :coach: 186 POUNDS. Making it a total of 46 pounds to goal.

Hi Everyone

CONGRATULATIONS MONICA !! You are doing Fantastic, keep up the good work. You must be looking & feeling GREAT.

I weighed in today & I have lost 1#. I have a little over 36# to go, but I plan on it being a slow process, because I want my body to adjust to the new weight, so the weight will stay off for good. I'm also trying to keep moving, which I wasn't doing before.

Hope everyone is having a good week.

:hug: Judy

Thank you Judy,

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ON YOUR SUCCESSFUL WEEK. Looking at your stats show you are doing great and this too is YOUR YEAR TO SUCCEED.

Make it a great week. Always, Monica

Another weigh in day and I gained 1 lb. My daughter and her husband were here on Saturday and I ate carbs at two meals that day. When that happens I always show a gain and it takes me about 3 days to get back on track. This is a learning experience, and I have learned a big lesson. I WILL show a loss next week.

Have a happy weekend everyone!!

Alice

Hi Alice

You can do it. I had that problem a week ago & this Tuesday I had a 1# loss. I love Carbs (like sandwiches, I could eat them for every meal) but I have been staying away from they as much as possible. If I do have a sandwich I use low fat bread, low fat oleo & mayo.
We're going to my son & DIL house this Saturday for our family Easter gathering. It will be a challenge for me, but I know I can do it. Holidays are a bad time for all of us, but we can survive it & move on.

Hope you have a Happy & Blessed Easter!

:spring: Judy

Alice,

I agree with you 100% ....... each day of our life is a learning experience.

Don't berate yourself ..... YOU AND I WILL SUCCEED ONE DAY AT A TIME ..... ONE MEAL AT A TIME.

Make it a fantastic day and have a marvelous weekend. As always, Monica

I gained looks like 2 1/2 pounds so I am going to call it 3 pounds .... I am not going to cry about it nor will I beat myself up about it.

I have been back on track since yesterday and I will stay on my weight loss program .. Make it a great day and have a fantastic week.





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Hi Monica,

Next week will be better. Looking at your stats, you have come a long way already. I'm sure you have worked very hard to get this far. Glad to hear you got right back on track.
Tommorrow is my weigh in day at class. My scale looks like I've lost some, but the scale at TOPS will tell the true.

How long did it take you to get this far?

You should be very proud of yourself.

Let you know tommorrow how I did.

:hug: :spring: Judy

Monica, you are doing terrific, I'm so glad you don't let a little temporary blip get you off track. You are still my inspiration.. I went down two lbs then back up a half so am not going to weigh for a few days.. It is hard to step over those scales. Maybe I should put them in the other room as I've done with the sweets. Keep up the good work..

Thanks Judy and Wand ....

Judy: I started my weight loss journey on March 19th, 2000 ... and I had to relearn what I was taught as a child ... taking it one step at a time and believing in myself.

The weight gain was because of my own doing ..... and I take responsibility for it; but I have a new week ahead of me and I will go forward. I am looking forward to hearing about your success.

Wand : I appreciate your words ..... and just as I believe in my ability to succeed so do I know and believe you too will reach your goal. Make it a great day tomorrow and have a fantastic week. Always, Monica

Hi

Weigh in today, I stayed the same. I had a great week, so next week should be better.
I'm :water: water, :ex: & charting my food journal. For exercise I mostly walk. I usually get in about 4 Hours a week, plus I started some low aerobic exercise from a video. Doing this for myself will change my lifestyle to be healthier.

Hope you are all having a good week.

:spring: Judy

Judy,

Congratulations on your success...... I FIRMLY BELIEVE A MAINTAIN IS FANTASTIC ....... better than a gain ..... and give yourself :rose: times 12 for a wonderful week.

Always, Monica

Monica,

THANKS, THANKS, THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU FOR THE FLOWERS.

ARE YOU HAVE A GOOD WEEK?

:hug: :spring: JUDY

Last week when I said I would show a loss this week, I lied. I stayed the same, which is ok. I will do better next week.

Hope everyone has a very happy Easter or Passover.

Alice

:) ALICE , I am proud of you a maintain is always better than a gain. And you didn't lie ..... YOU WERE FOCUSING ON A GOAL ...and I have stopped doing that ...... because when I do and it doesn't turn out the way I thought ....I want to :c( , become X-( at myself and :( which doesn't help me (or my blood sugars).

Just remember, we have to take it ONE DAY AT A TIME, and it will HAPPEN BECAUSE WE'RE GOING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.

My very best to you and yours for this Easter Holiday. Take care and make it a great day. PROUD OF YOU ALICE . Always, Monica

I did get on the scale and I wasn't disappointed ........I GAINED .....

Well, it isn't the end of the world and here it is the first of April (and this fool is starting it off the right way) and I have an entire month (and all the months to come) to redeem myself.

Make it a great day.:rose:



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Bad week for me.

Weigh in today showed a 2# Gain, I couldn't believe it. I didn't even eat any Easter Candy. I know next week will be better if I continue to stick to my program. Only thing I could think of is that maybe I was retaining water. I did :water: drink my water & was getting in :ex: , I walked the most this week.

Monica, We will do better next week!!!

:hug: Judy

:D YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT JUDY ....

Just shake it off ....we can't dwell on the past ... and we must continue to look forward in order to move forward.

Isn't it great that we are continuing to show our commitment towards achieving our goal. Make it a great evening ... and have a marvelous week. Always, Monica

Judy and Monica, I'm sorry that you both gained last week. I got on the scales this morning and I am down 1 pound. Now to get down more this week and I'll be happy.

Don't get X-( at yourselves, but just keep on trying. You are doing great and I envy you the success you have had so far.

Have a great weekend and week. Alice :o

Alice,

:) :) CONGRATS ON YOUR MARVELOUS SUCCESS. I am really pleased and proud of you.

I weighed myself on Wednesday ..... and I lost 2 pounds; which really make me :D . I will weigh in again on Monday ..... and give my usual Monday report.

WE'RE ALL GOING TO SUCCEED ...... one day at a tme, one meal at a time .... THIS IS OUR YEAR TO GOAL (or close to it ).

:rose: Take care and make it a great day and a fantastic weekend. As always, Monica

Congratulations on the 2 pounds Monica. Glad to hear you are back to losing. WE WILL DO IT. WE WILL DO IT. WE WILL DO IT.

Have a great weekend. Alice

WOW !! Monica, Congrats on your 2# loss.

Alice, 1# is GREAT, You can do it. With all the support we have here it does make it easier, because we know we have someone to talk to that will understand where were coming from.

I weigh in on Tuesday's, so I'm going to try real hard this week to keep myself on program, exercise & of course drink lots of water.

Hope you both have a great weekend.

:hug: :spring: Judy

:) I really look forward to hearing your fantastic news Judy.

Make it a terrific weekend.

Drink lots of :water: , Follow thru on your :ex: regimen and use the :computer: to keep on noting your success.

Always, Monica

:coach: I DID IT ..... I DID IT .......I am so thrilled .....after doing the scale dance (three times)--- I lost another 3 pounds I NOW WEIGH 185 -- now only 45 pounds from goal

Now some might think I am crazy for doing this but I really think by increasing my water intake .......IS WHAT HELPED ME.

In any event .... holidays are over until Mother's Day .... but I have a six weeks to think about it and since I will be getting flowers :laugh: and I have not developed a taste for eating them -- I won't have to worry about it.

:rose: for each and every one of you MAKE IT A GREAT DAY .

REMEMBER THIS IS OUR YEAR TO SUCCEED .

Great news Monica.. That is terrific.. I know it has been a struggle for the last couple of weeks for youi.. and you perserviered(sp)..
I could look it up but naaah....

Just got back from the gym.. now need some lunch... and more water..

I'm :) HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY FOR YOU, MONICA.

Your scale is back on track. I bet you were floating on air that day.
I love the feeling I get when I have a loss.

My good news is that when I weighed in today, the TOPS scale showed that I had lost 3.25#. I have been on a cloud all day & I also reach my first 10# goal.

I agree with you, "This is our year to succeed.


:balloons: :hug: Judy

:) :) HEY JUDY ..... WAY TO GO LADY!!!

You are getting closer and closer to your goal ..... which is FANTASTIC.:balloons: :gflower: ON YOUR SUCCESS.

Keep walking on those clouds ..... because YOU ARE DOING IT. Always, Monica

Hi everyone.

Congratulations on your losses Monica and Judy. You are both doing fantastic. I am moving slowly, but that is ok as this is a lifetime change. If it takes a while to come off that is ok with me.

Keep up the good work and continue to celebrate your success. Have a wonderful week everyone.

Keep up the good work ladies!!!!!!!! :)
Alampkin

Well, another Friday and another pound. My weekly average for this week is 241, down one pound from last week. I weigh each day and then take the average for my weight.

Even though it doesn't officially count, my weight this morning was 239.5. I am celebrating this as it is a mini goal for me. Next mini goal is to be under 230. It will come.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Alice

WAY TO GO !!! ALICE!! Sounds like your having a great week.

Alice, I agree with you, Slow is Good. I believe if we take it off slow, it will be easier to maintain our weight later. I started on the program on Jan. 8, 2002 & have taken off 10.5#. When I was younger I would take that off in a month or less. The older we get it seems harder to take it off, maybe it's because we do tend to slow down in our activities.

Hope Everyone is having a great Friday!!


:hug: :spring: Judy

Way to go Alice.. That is one pound to no longer be.... We eliminate them not lose them:)
'cause if we just lose them.. we may find them again.. sure don't want that..
Anyhow I'm so happy for you, and know it makes you feel good too:laugh:

CONGRATULATIONS ALICE........ :up: ON YOUR TERRIFIC LOSS.

:gflower: You are proving that you are focused on your commitment to succeed. Remember we didn't gain this weight quickly .... so we have to lose slowly so that it stays off PERMANENTLY. :D Proud of your success.

Make it a great day and have and make it a fantastic weekend. As always, Monica

I got on the scale this morning ........ and I GAINED.

It looks like 1/2 ...... but I am not sure whether it was more because (after doing the scale dance) it wavered .....so I am going to call it 1 pound.

I am not :c( , or X-( -- I know that by eating those Nestle Treasures I was going to have a gain .. MY ATTITUDE IS IT COULD HAVE BEEN MORE.

Isn't it great to know that we have 7 months and 2 weeks to achieve our goals.

Make it a great day and have a fantastic week. Always, Monica

Sorry about the 1 pound gain, Monica but it could have been worse. Keep up the good work that you have been doing and it WILL get better. I hope you have your blood sugar under control now. Don't worry about the 1 pound as it will go away along with all ther others you have lost. You are an inspiration to me.

Alice B-)

Monica, I didn't do any better this week. I showed a 3/4# gain at weigh in today. We'll both do better next week. I have stayed away from candy, but I had a couple of fast food burgers this week. Which is a NO-NO.

I'm glad we have 7 months & 2 weeks left to reach our goals or I would be in trouble. I'm sure we all can reach one of the goals that we have set for ourselves this year. Good Luck to each & everyone of you.

I've kept up my walking, which I know has helped me alot. Scale might not show a loss, but the clothes are looser.

Hope everyone is having a great week!!

:hug: :spring: Judy

Judy,

I AM SO PLEASED AND PROUD OF YOU ...... those walks are enabling you to lose inches AND THAT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS THE NUMBERS ON THE SCALE.

I know this is our year.... make it a fantastic week and have and make it a marvelous weekend.

:hug: :gflower: As always, Monica

I got on the scale this morning and my weekly average is the same as last week. At least that is better than a gain. IT WILL BE LOWER NEXT WEEK.

Hope everyone has a loss and a wonderful weekend.

Alice

Good Morning Alice,

I read your post yesterday and I wanted to take the time to write something more than just a brief note.

I wanted to suggest something that oftimes works for me to give me a jumpstart on my weight loss especially when I have maintained for three or four weeks. This was given to me by one of the dietitians at Dietwatch (the site where I started my weight loss journey). It is called THE PLATE METHOD. You use it for one week only; you eat your regular breakfast and lunch meals and at dinner time you use THE PLATE METHOD.

Take a large dinner plate:

FILL ONE HALF (1/2) OF THE PLATE WITH VEGETABLES (EXCEPT PEAS AND CORN);

FILL ONE QUARTER (1/4) OF THE PLATE WITH PROTEIN (CHICKEN, TURKEY, FISH);

FILL ONE QUARTER (1/4) OF THE PLATE WITH STARCH (PASTA, RICE, POTATO --I use brown rice, whole wheat pasta and baked potato)

Because I am a diabetic and it is essential for me to have more fiber in my food consumption ... she suggested I take another large dinner plate fill it with dark green leafy lettuce (like Romaine) and use a lot of raw vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, radishes, jicama, cucumber etc.) and use either a Rice Vinegar or Balsamic Vinegar as a salad dressing.

I don't know if this program will fit in with your weight loss program ..... but I thought maybe it might help. You can give it a try for one week ... just to give you a jumpstart.

Take care my friend, make it a great weekend. Keep me posted on your success (REMEMBER A MAINTAIN IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN A GAIN). Always, Monica
:rose: :rose:

Thank you for the suggestion Monica. I will keep this on hand and give it a try. Thanks ever so much.

Alice

My weigh in report for the past week is I GAINED ........ but I am back on track ....and I will report next Monday.

I am not :c( for myself nor am I X-( at myself (well maybe just a little bit) ...... like everyone else I have to keep a positive attitude.

I will continue to challenge myself ...... and I will MOVE FORWARD and NOT LOOK BACK.

Make it a great day and a fantastic week. As always, Monica

Monica, I am sorry about the gain. Just remember what you tell me. WE WILL SUCCEED one day at a time. Just get back on the wagon and you WILL DO IT.

I took your advice and started to keep track of my foods on Fitday. I also started a journal on Fitday but did not make it public. I am not ready for that yet. Maybe some day.

WE WILL DO THIS. IT IS OUR YEAR.

Alice

:D Alice,

LOL thanks for giving me back my words .... I am back on track .... :)

I too use the Journal (non public) at Fitday ... some times it is hard to write for both of them. I was thinking of basically using the Journal at Diettalk ... but I find either way ....journalizing really helps.

Make it a great day ..... and thanks for being you!!:rose: Always, Monica

Hi Everyone,

Weigh in today, I lost 1/4#, that put me back to my 10# goal. I didn't think it would happen after the weekend. I was in Illinois for the funeral of my aunt, & we mostly sat around & talked & of course ate. I tried to make good choices, but I slipped a couple of times. I'm an emotional eater.

Monica, I'm glad to hear your back on track. I knew you could do it.

Alice, Glad to hear you started a food journal. It does help me alot to write down what I eat.

YES, YES, WE WILL DO IT THIS YEAR!!!!!!

:hug: Judy

:) :) WAY TO GO JUDY,

Congratulations on your terrific loss!!!!

It is so thrilling to me to see how well so many people here at Diettalk are succeeding WITHOUT PAYING FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF LOSING WEIGHT.

I know that next week I will show a successful week (and I am not boasting) ..... whatever weight we lose (and those measurements are VERY IMPORTANT ) WE ARE LOSING by our commitment to succeed.

:rose: for your wonderful success. Take care and make it a terrific day and have a fantastic week ....:hug: :gflower: Always, Monica

I weighed in on Friday and my weekly average is up one pound from last week. I have had a terrible weekend as far as eating is concerned. I will get back on track tomorrow and will show a loss next week. I have to do this for me.

Alice

Alice,

I know you go by a weekly average ...... would you be willing to try weighing in once a week .....

Sometimes when we weigh ourselves every day .... it is not always at the same time of day, amount of clothing varies, and in my opinion we don't really get an accurate picture of our successes.

Also .... just a suggestion take your measurements at the end of the month ..... and see what inches you have lost at the end of next month.

Be patient with yourself YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. This is our year. As always, Monica

Sorry everyone that I haven't written here sooner .... I AM THRILLED TO SAY I LOST ONE GLORIOUS FANTASTIC SUPER POUND I am now back to 186 ..... and I AM SO VERY HAPPY.

My blood sugars this morning were okay (they always are) and I promised my fellow 100 Plus chatterers that I would not dwell on the sugars ...... AND I WILL TRY TO KEEP MY PROMISE.

Make it a great day ..... and a :rose: to make you :) today and every day. Always, Monica

Thanks for your words of encouragement Monica. I will try the weighing in once a week and also taking my measurements.

Congratulations on getting rid of the 1 pound. You are really doing great. I understand your concern about the bs but I do agree with the others that the stress you put on yourself can only make the situation worse. I do know that it is easier said than done but please try not to stress over it. :o

Monica, CONGRATULATIONS ON THE SUPER 1 POUND. Here's some :gflower: flowers for you. Keep up the good work.

I stayed the same this week. Total lost since 1/8/02 - 10#. I'm happy with this amount. But I still say we will get to goal this year.

Alice, I agree with Monica on only weighing once a week. I do it on the same day & time. I find I get discouraged if I weigh during the week & the scale shows a gain.

Hope everyone is having a great week.

:hug: Judy

Judy

Thanks for the bouquet ..... and I offer you a dozen :rose: 's for your marvelous success .... YOU HAVE MUCH TO BE PROUD OF.

Have a great evening .... and a marvelous week. Always, Monica

Congratulations on staying the same Judy. It is better than a gain any day. Hope everyone is having a wonderful week in every way.

I am trying to only weight in on Friday for a while to see how that goes. I will take my measurements today and keep a record of the change. Thanks

:bfly: :rose:

This week I again gained, but only 1/2 pound. After looking over my food on Fitday I have decided to cut back further on carbs. My weight is now lower than it was earlier in the week,so maybe I am on the right track.

On May 1 I took my measurements so I can see what happens by June 1.

It is getting discouraging because my weight has changed very little since early February. I won't give up though. Next week will be better.

:rose:

HEY.. am I considered a senior at 43 now??? :stoh: I sure feel like it sometimes..:D

Joanne, if you feel like a senior then you are a senior. Actually at my age of 68 I feel like you are a baby. You are still welcome to join us at any time.

Alice :rose:

Good Morning Alice,

Sorry I didn't respond to your post earlier ..... yesterday I went to the mall ....had to buy birthday cards, birthday gift and Mother's Day card (for my oldest daughter).

I am so pleased you took my suggestion and took your measurements ..... we so take for granted losing inches (I know I do) and put so much emphasis on the #'s the scale shows.

:laugh: Time for me to ask questions again ..... How much water are you drinking daily? I hope it is at least 64 ounces ...... if you are finding it difficult to drink water you might try putting a slice of lemon/'lime or orange in a glass of ice water. Also drink a glass of ice water before you eat each meal and drink a glass of water with your meal.

How are you doing with your Leslie Sansone walking tapes? Are you recording your exercise in your Journal at Fitday?

Another suggestion: How about starting a Journal here at Diettalk ...... that way you can put in your menu for the day .... express your feelings and others will give you their input. I am finding that by Journalizing each day .... in some ways it really helps me. Some people find it difficult to express themselves (not wanting others to see). I felt that way in the very beginning .... but now it helps me to see it not only thru my eyes but from other people's perspective. Just a thought.

In any event ..... I AM SO PLEASED AND PROUD OF YOU :D the easiest thing we can do is GIVE UP ON OURSELVES. Make it a great day and a fantastic weekend.

If you ever need me ... you know how to reach me. Take care my friend:hug: and REMEMBER YOU AND I CAN AND WILL SUCCEED. As always, Monica

Thanks for the suggestions, Monica. I am drinking at least 64 oz water on most days. Sometimes on the weekend I don't get it all in and I am working on that.

I do the one mile Leslie Sansone tape about 3 times a week and also walk on the weekend. I only did the tape twice this week but walked at least 2 miles today. I am recording the activities on Fit Day.

I will think about starting a Diet Talk Journal. I am, I guess, like you say not wanting others to see my Journal. I will honestly think about it and maybe start.

I feel that along with the above and cutting back on the carbs that something will begin to happen soon.

Have a wonderful weekend, friend.

Wow you are doing great with the tapes ..... you will definitely see results when you take your measurements in June ....

I understand ..... about Journal. And I am glad you will think about it ..... like everything the first step is always the hardest (at least it is that way for me .. and the older I get I find I am not as flexible as when I was younger ....Les (hubby) says I am stubborn .... :laugh: I don't think I am stubborn I just know my own mind. Make it a great weekend. As always, Monica

I am reporting A GAIN of ONE POUND ..... I am not happy about it but I accept it. But this is another week and I WILL SUCCEED.

I didn't exercise as much as I should have so I am changing that as of today. I don't know if that had anything to do with it .... but TODAY IS A NEW DAY AND I WILL MAKE THE MOST OF THIS DAY AND THIS WEEK.

Take care all. A dozen :rose: 's BECAUSE YOU DESERVE THEM. Always, Monica

Monica, don't fret about the pound gain. Our weight does fluctuate from time to time. It could have been anything that caused it. Just keep on
what you are doing and it will happen. WE WILL DO IT!! :coach:

Alice, I'm very happy for you. You are on the right track, keep up the good work. IT WILL PAY OFF.

Monica, I'm sorry you had a gain, but I'm in the same boat with you this week. I gained 1/4#, but I messed up this week. I didn't exercise, & I didn't complete my food charts. We'll both do better next week.

Alice, are you weighing only once a week now?

Have a great week.

:hug: :rose: Judy

Hi Judy,

:laugh: Well your oar is a little lighter than mine ...... (3/4 lighter). But WE WILL INDEED MAKE IT A BETTER WEEK.

You might check out Alice's new thread .... I plan on participating in it. Take care Judy, make it a great day and have and make it a fantastic week. Always, Monica

Hi Judy, Don't worry about the 1/4 pound. Our weight does vary from day to day and 1/4 lb is probably that.

Yes, Judy I am now weighing in once a week on Friday.

Join us on recording your exercise every day. It is helping me to make sure that I do it. Hope it works for you.

I weighed in this morning and I am down 1.5 pound. Yea for me!!! The exercise and cutting further on carbs must be helping. I'll let you all know how I do next week.

A:hug: to everyone who reads this.

Alice

ALICE, :cheers:

I am so pleased for you a BIG :up: ON YOUR MARVELOUS SUCCESS.

Don't :laugh: at me ..... but I have been checking quite a few times today .... literally on pins and needles waiting to read your post. :D

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU ....... WELL DONE ALICE. Make it a great weekend. A big :hug: and a TREMENDOUS BOUQUET of :gflower: .

Always, Monica

Good Morning Alice and Judy (and everyone else),

I just finished with my 100 Plus Chat. I hope you all enjoyed a very happy Mother's Day. -- And that you all received the kudos to which you are SO ENTITLED.

I stayed the same this week ....... not thrilled about it but it is better than gaining. Make it a great day and have a fantastic week. I will be checking on your stats on Wednesday and Friday.

Alice .... I am very remiss in posting my exercise routine daily ... so I think I will post it every Friday (:laugh: as long as I don't have a gray haired moment). Always, Monica

ALICE, I'm very proud of you. You are doing great. I wish the best for you. :gflower:

MONICA, You will do better this week. I have faith in you. Staying the same is better any day than a gain. :rose:

I had a great week. I showed a 1 1/2# loss today. Thanks for all your support.

Alice, I will check out your site. I should be doing more exercise, but really all I'm doing is walking & that isn't everyday. I have been working outside alot. We're put in a lawn this year & I'm putting in flower beds, so I am getting some form of exercise.

This Saturday is my 3 year old twin granddaughters Birthday Party. They are quite a hand full. I love to be with them, but its also nice to be able to give them back to mom & dad when I'm tired. I did have a great Mother's Day.

Hope all of you are having a great week.

:hug: Judy

:up: WAY TO GO JUDY!!!!!

Congrats on your success!! You are getting closer and closer to your goal ..... and proving that SUCCESS CAN BE ATTAINED irregardless of what we or anyone else thinks.

And yard work, housework all is a form of exercise ...... even pushing a vacuum cleaner and bending down to dust furniture legs ..... IT ALL COUNTS.

Again CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESS. Take care make it a fantastic week. As always, Monica :rose:

Just to let you all know, I have had a cold this past week and have not exercised or eaten properly because I didn't go for groceries. I have decided to not weigh in this week and try again next week after the cold is gone. I'll let you know next week how I have done.

Alice

Alice,

Sorry you aren't feeling well .... my friend just a suggestion -- give yourself a week or so after you recover from your before you resume your exercise.

Maybe you are different, but whenever I get a cold .... it takes a long time for me to get back ..... especially if you have a chest cold.

Make it a great day FEEL BETTER and have and make it a fantastic weekend. As always, Monica

Alice, I hope your feeling better soon. Getting colds in the summer aren't fun, but than they aren't anytime. If I get a cold in the summer it seems to hang on longer.

Take care of Yourself. I missed you on the board. I wondered why you weren't posting to your exercise site.

Here's some flowers to cheer you up. :gflower:

:hug: Judy

I weighed myself this morning ..... but I am confused because I was weighed on Friday (doctor's visit) and the scale said 190 (at home it was 187); this morning it was 186. So I don't know if I should add 3 pounds or what ... but either way I lost a pound.

Make it a great day. As always, Monica

Monica, Congratulations on your 1# loss. I would go by the scale that you normally weigh on each week.

:spring: :spring: Hope the rest of the week is great for you.

Do you have plans for Memorial Day weekend? I'm going on Saturday to the high school for a Alumni Class Reunion for all the classes that graduated from that school. In July our class is having a class reunion by ourselves, it's our 40th. The rest of the weekend, my husband & I will be working around our yard & planting a garden. It has been so cold here, we had ice in the bird bath in the morning.

I will post tommorrow how I did at weigh in. I haven't had a good week.



:hug: Judy

Well it was a BAD WEEK for me. The scale showed I gained 1.75# this week. I have to follow my program better. I'm drinking my water but I'm not getting out & walking like I was.

Alice, How are you doing? Hope your feeling better.

Hope everyone has a great Memorial Day.

:hug: Judy

Judy,

We don't look back WE MOVE FORWARD... have a marvelous week. Take care.

As always, Monica

:computer:
Hi everyone. I would like to join you all in your weight loss endeavours. I am 60, retired, and at my highest weight--190 lbs. I have been on a diet of somew kind most of my life so my metabolism has slowed to a crawl. This is very discouraging. It will be fun to share dieting experiences with you all. Maybe I can loose a little at a time. I know that exercise works but I just had foot surgery and will be "slow to go" for the next several weeks.
I also decided to use fitday.com to track my eating habits to keep from cheating inadvertently.
I wish you all success--and I hope that with your help I will be successful too.

Hi Zuri,

WELCOME TO DIETTALK .... I too use Fitday to enter my food program. To date I have lost 120 pounds. I am 47 pounds from goal. If I can be of any help, please let me know .

Again welcome ... and success CAN AND WILL BE ACHIEVED ONE DAY AT A TIME . Always, Monica

I gained this week ..... my scale shows it to be 188.

Make it a great day. Always, Monica

I was up 2 pounds on Friday. The cold is getting better and I am trying to get back on track. I did some walking (3 miles) this weekend but had to stop and rest often. The cold has taken my strength and I will now have to build it back up. Have a wonderful Memorial Day.

Alice,

I want to suggest something ...... not that I am any expert; take care of getting rid of the cold first ..... I don't know about you but whenever I get a cold (or sick) my strength is totally zapped.

The exercise and your weight loss program in my opinion should take a back seat until you are fully recovered .... I am not saying you should eat every single thing you want to eat .... but concentrate more on getting over your cold. And resume your exercise routine slowly .

I hope you feel better soon. WE'RE STILL GOING TO MAKE THIS OUR YEAR ...... I HAVE NO DOUBTS ABOUT OUR SUCCESS. As always, Monica

Dear Alice and Judy

:coach: Neither of you has posted in quite a while -- have you both not been feeling okay, :wazzup:; won't you please both take the time to :computer: let me know how you both are doing?

I am keeping myself busy, just finished putting the laundry away and putting sheets on the bed. Going to have my lunch in just a few minutes and then I will go out in the front yard, plant some ground cover, prune the roses and weed the flower beds. (I so wanted Les to buy some Miracle Weed Kill ..... but he says it might kill the plants ..... so I will have to think of the weeds as my blood sugar :laugh: that is one way.

Make it a great weekend. Take care both of you. As always, Monica

My cold is finally getting better and I am on the right road again. I was working 7.5 hours/day last week and was really tired from it. I have gone back down the 2 pounds I had gained while having the cold. I went walking yesterday and walked about 1.5 miles.

Hope all is well with everyone.

Glad to know you are feeling better ....... and :up: congrats on your 2 pound loss ..... keep well and I am glad you finally posted .

:coach: Judy ...... please write soon. Let us know how you are doing ..... YOU KNOW IT IS IMPORTANT FOR US TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ONE ANOTHER. Always, Monica

I been reading the threads and getting use to using this forum I think.

Sorry to hear people been ill. I am sure by now these illnesses are over.

I weight in at 228 again. No loss and no gain. Today I begin to do better from now on. Betty

Hi Betty,

WELCOME TO DIETTALK AND TO OUR SENIOR WEIGH IN!

Also if you are interested I host the 100 Plus Chats here at Diettalk. We meet every Monday (at 1 p.m. EST) and Wednesday (at 9 p.m. EST) in the Scheduled Chat Room. Please join us and participate in our chat.

AND CONGRATULATIONS ON STAYING THE SAME ..... just remember A MAINTAIN IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN A GAIN. You can do this SUCCESS CAN BE ACHIEVED. If I can ever be of any help, please let me know. Make it a great day. Always, Monica

Monica, Thanks for your encouragement and support. As I said, I am on the right track again now.

Betty40, Welcome to Diet Talk and please keep on posting. We need each other for encouragement.

Best of luck!!

:coach: I had a loss A MARVELOUS TWO POUND LOSS ..... I am now 185 and (isn't that a wonderful #) I have decided to lose an additional 5 pounds making my weight 135 (which means I have 50 pounds to goal).

THIS IS MY YEAR .... and NMFFAA ... I am going to succeed. Make it a great day. Always, Monica

:flower: A great big CONGRATULATIONS on two more pounds gone forever. Way to go Monica

:c( I feel sad because I don't see everyone posting ..... is there a reason :-/

Judy (wed92) you haven't been heard from in a long time; Wand .. I know you are still around because you post in my Journal.

You know no one is going to be X-( or demean you IN ANY WAY; so please let's continue posting .... you know WE CAN AND WILL SUCCEED. Well I have to go and write in my Journal and then get dressed and go for my mammogram.

Make it a great day ..... and my fellow DT's write home :laugh:

Always, Monica

When I weighed in yesterday I was down 3 pounds. I was doing the happy dance all day. I sure hope it continues.

Hope everyone else is losing also.

Dear Alice,

First of all it is great to see you posting again, I was really getting concerned.

A :cheer: CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MARVELOUS SUCCESSFUL LOSS -- 3 GLORIOUS POUNDS OF BLUBBER GONE FOREVER. You know I know the scale dance very well ... do it myself every Monday.

Just one suggestion REMOVE THE WORDS "HOPE AND WISH" FROM YOUR VOCABULARY ..... you' re proving by following your weight loss program YOU CAN AND WILL SUCCEED. Hoping and wishing just doesn't cut it in the real world.

I am pleased and proud of your success -- :gflower: for you as well as a fantastic :up:.

I hope you are feeling better .... AND REMEMBER SUCCESS CAN AND WILL BE ACHIEVED BY ALL OF US .....ONE DAY AT A TIME, ONE MEAL AT A TIME .

Make it a great weekend (and a great Sunday); as always, Monica :)

Hi, Sorry I forgot to post my weigh in ..... I didn't weigh in on Monday .... but I did weigh in on Tuesday.

DRUM ROLL PLEASE: After doing the scale dance four times -- I am pleased to say :D I LOST ONE TERRIFIC POUND OF BLUBBER (if you see it floating out there in the Pacific .... NO NEED TO STOP IT ON MY ACCOUNT :laugh: )

Also I have sent new pictures to Jusducky .... hopefully she got them; and she will post them for me on the Picture Forum. You can't miss me ..... I am the one with the stomach :laugh: (that is the first thing I see in these pictures). Always, Monica

I got to start dancing with you ALice. Happy dancing and weight loss. Wonderful. Betty

I got on the scale this morning and another glorious pound is gone forever. It is done one pound at a time and I am very happy about each one that is gone.

Congratulations on your pound gone Monica. I am sorry to read in your journal that you are having problems. The best to you and I will be thinking about you.

Alice

Alice that is terrific,, so glad you are seeing some progress from your hard work.. I've been awol as I am staying the same.. maybe up a lb and down a half.. just right in the same ball park..

I'm ready to move ball parks believe me..

Hang in there,, it's working..

:wave: Hello Alice,

LOOK AT YOU GO :cheer: YOU ARE PROVING SUCCESS CAN BE ACHIEVED. Isn't it the greatest feeling to know we can do this by ourselves for ourselves without pills, shots, fads or paying for the privilege of our accomplishments. PROUD OF YOU ALICE :up:

Thanks for caring ..... today I am going to do a lot of writing in my Journal .... I am basically a very private person. But ..... I need to get my feelings out. Make it a great day Alice. PLEASED AND PROUD OF YOUR SUCCESS. As always, Monica

I guess I ate out too much this past week. When I got on the scale I am up 1/2 pound. I ate out quite a few times and was having work done on the house so I didn't exercise as much. I did walk the mall at work on my breaks, but that is all. Next week will be better.

Alice :rose:

Hi Alice,

YOU WILL DO IT ...... how are you doing on your water intake? Sometimes it helps by drinking more water.

I went to the doctor yesterday; they weighed me in at 184 3/4. AND :D doctor put me back on oral meds. So my walking now is on clouds ....:laugh: . Well I need to go and make my Journal entry AGAIN - too many smilies and I wanted to get my walk in and get going in my daily activities. Make it a great day and have and make it a fantastic weekend.

YOU AND I ARE GOING TO SUCCEED ALICE ...... THIS IS OUR YEAR. A :rose: for you ..... As always, Monica

Hi Monica,

Congratulations on your weight loss and being on oral meds. I know how badly you wanted this. What did the DR say about your theory of sodium intake?

You are right in the fact that I haven't been drinking enough water. I do better at work because I have a bottle at my desk. I have more problems on the weekends but today I put three quart bottles in the refrig and plan to drink all of them today. I'm sure this will help.

GIVE ME AN L :cheer: GIVE ME AN O :cheer: GIVE ME AN S :cheer: GIVE ME ANOTHER S :cheer: I HAVE ME A LOSS

I got on the scale this morning at 6:15 a.m. ...... and I lost 1 3/4 NEVER TO RETURN GLORIOUS POUNDS OF BLUBBER ; according to my scale I am now 182 .....

I can hardly believe it ...... I kept doing the scale dance, I even put on my other pair of glasses ..... just to make sure and :coach: THERE IT WAS ....... ON THE SCALE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY TWO POUNDS

Message to Alice: Alice this was a new doctor, my doctor was out of town on an emergency; I called the insurance company and I am waiting to hear back from them in regards to changing doctors. This one spent 45 minutes with me going over lab report and mammogram. Also he prescribed some medication for me because he noticed swelling in my feet and ankles (the other doctor wasn't concerned about it) ..... but for the first time someone else was asking the questions .... AND I WAS SUPPLYING THE ANSWERS.

For the weekend .... if you have an empty 1/2 gallon (I used to use a milk container) container and you fill it up with water .... and you drink from that YOU WILL HAVE YOUR 64 OUNCES .... and if you fill up two of them YOU WILL GO OVER ... just a thought.

Well I need to go and take my blood sugar and get dressed, drive Les over to get his car ..... come back home, eat my breakfast, go for my walk and start my day. Make it a great day Alice.

Always, Monica

Oh MOnica,, that is terrific.. you are doing great..:balloons:

I'm still resisting getting on the scale.. I don't want to cry:c( so will stay off til I know I've been on program for several days...
I think now we are thru with the stress for a little while, I can do it.. No I KNOW I can do it...

Take care...

Monica, You are doing wonderful. Yeah for you. Another 2 pounds gone forever. Just think 2 more and you are out of the 180's. Congratulations.

I found the 3 quart bottles of water worked well last weekend. As I drank a quart I could see them go down better. I have been on program this week and am planning on a loss on Saturday. :) :rose:

Alice,

It was a very pleasant surprise to see you in chat last night ..... I WOULD HAVE HOPED YOU WOULD HAVE JOINED US IN SCHEDULED CHAT ..... maybe you will consider joining us next week we meet on Mondays @ 1 p.m. EST and Wednesday's @ 9 p.m. EST .... think about it okay.

Looking forward to hearing about your success on Saturday ..... THIS IS OUR YEAR ..... MAKE IT A GREAT DAY. As always, Monica

Monica,

I saw your most recent pictures and all I can say is WOW!.. You have done a tremendous job and I am proud to be taking advice from you.

The other night I had only been home from work for a short while when I went into chat. I was thinking of joining you but I had some dishes to do and if I didn't do them then I wouldn't have done them. Maybe next week.

Well this week I got rid of the 1/2 pound I had gained plus 1 1/2 extra. Gone forever!! I am now down to 236 and hoping to be into the 220's soon.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Alce

Hi Alice,

GOOD FOR YOU ..... CONGRATS ON YOUR MARVELOUS SUCCESS. :up:

REMOVE THE WORD HOPE and INSERT THE WORD WILL .. you are definitely going to get there. I am so pleased WITH YOUR SUCCESS. Make it a great weekend. As always, Monica :wave:

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ................to all of you who are succeeding on your weight programs!!!!!!!!:D

I AM SO PROUD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!:coach:

Jo Ann in TEXAS:D

I got rid of another pound this week. This AM I was 235. Gone forever. Yea!!!

:cheer: ONE
:cheer: ONE POUND
:cheer: ONE POUND LOST
:cheer: ONE POUND LOST AND NEVER TO RETURN

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR TERRIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENT ALICE.
You see we're proving that SUCCESS CAN BE ACHIEVED BY BELIEF IN OUR SUCCESS, PATIENCE AND TAKING IT ONE DAY AT A TIME.

I am pleased :D and proud for your commitment to SUCCEED. As always, Monica

GIVE ME AN L :cheer:
GIVE ME AN O :cheer:
GIVE ME AN S :cheer:
GIVE ME AN S :cheer:
AS OF 6:30 a.m. JULY 10, I AM NOW 181 ........ I am so happy ....... I will change my stats when I am below 180 .... :( So I will go for my walk so that maybe ...... next week .... no more said JUST KNOW THAT I AM VERY HAPPY ....

Always, Monica

Monica,

Congratulations on the loss. You are doing great!! I hope your blood sugars and the rest of your life gets straightened out soon.

Your friend, Alice

I would love to join your Senior Weigh in Group! I have been having a terrible time trying to lose weight since Jan. 1, 2002! NO SUCCESS! So, as of yesterday, I weighed in at 180 (highest in my entire life, even including 3 pregnacies!)

I am keeping a journal with counting my calories and I lost 1 pound since yesterday!

YIPPEEEEEE for me! :)

My stats are 180/179/145

AT this time, I am counting calories and trying to make myself do somekind of an exercise, at least 30 mins. a day. BABY STEPS at first! :)

Jo Ann in TEXAS:rose:

Joanne,

Congratulations on the 1 lb loss. Every pound gone is gone forever. It took me a long time to find the plan that I could stick to and lose on. YOU WILL SUCCEED!!.. Just keep on trying.

Alice

Alice......thanks for the encouragement!

By the way...........what is the SCAN DIET which you are using as your diet plan?

Jo Ann in TEXAS:rose:

Scan Diet is a meal replacement plan in the form of shakes or bars. It is 160 calories each. The shakes come in vanilla, chocolate or strawberry. I like the flavor of all of them and there are verious ways you can change them. They are made of soy products and when taken as advised, are nutritionally balanced. You can check them out at www.scandiet.com. They are also listed in the diet plans at diettalk. That would be the best way to get the complete information.

Alice

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR TERRIFIC SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS ....ONE POUND GONE FOREVER NEVER TO RETURN. :up:

I take it your weigh in day is TUESDAY ... will be looking FORWARD TO YOUR POSTS AND NOTING YOUR WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT.

Our success is AND CAN BE ACHIEVED ONE DAY AT A TIME ....

Make it a great day. As always, Monica

Another Saturday and another pound gone forever. :cheer: Yea Me :cheer: The one pound per week is just great. It takes me most of the week to get down that one pound, but that is ok. It will keep coming off.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

:coach: WOULD YOU LOOK AT YOU ...... each week YOU ARE PROVING THAT ONE POUND AT A TIME is getting you closer and closer to your weight loss goal.

:cheer: ISN'T IT GREAT KNOWING THAT THIS IS SOMETHING WE CAN DO FOR OURSELVES -- just by giving us time and patience to succeed.

:cheer: WE DON'T HAVE TO PAY FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF LOSING WEIGHT ...... we follow our own weight loss plan's and exercise regimens. So many times I remember thinking how can I ever do this ..... and once I stopped thinking about it .... AND LIKE YOURSELF JUST DID IT .. it works.

PROUD OF YOU ALICE ...... ONE TERRIFIC POUND OF BLUBBER GONE FOREVER !!!!!!:up:

Make it a great day my friend and have and make it a marvelous weekend. A BIG :hug: FOR YOU. As always, Monica

:( Well this morning I have to report I GAINED ..... ONE POUND OF BLUBBER has returned to my body.

The only thing I think I did wrong was eating those Klondike Sugar Free Ice Cream Bars .... and having desserts more frequently. However I was still within the caloric range (as well as the nutritional range) so I WILL HAVE TO CHANGE AND GO BACK TO EATING FRUIT FOR DESSERT ..... which isn't so bad considering we're in the summer months where fruit is plentiful

I am not :tomato: or :c( ..... I will just be MORE MINDFUL. Make it a great day ..... As always, Monica

Sorry about the gain Monica. That does happen to us all at times. Don't get X-( , don't get :( , just stay :) and keep on your path to success. You have come too far to let one little pound bother you.

Your friend, Alice

I'd like to join. I am scared to death. This means commitment and I need to get away from the emotional aspects of my weight. What I put in my mouth DOES matter. That sounds so silly, but it is something I need to constantly remind and convince myself of.

I grew up with "Little Toot." I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I know I can.

Magpie:)

Hi Mag,

PLEASE DO JOIN IN WITH US ON OUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS. We're going to succeed .... our goals can be attained ONE DAY AT A TIME .... ONE MEAL AT A TIME. Always, Monica

Welcome Magpie,

You CAN do this. We are all in a struggle but one day at a time we will do it.

It is another week for me and today I am down 1/2 pound from last week. 233 1/2 this morning. I am happy with that amount and will be down further next week. I had a doctor appointment yesterday and he was happy to see me down 9 pounds from last time I was there.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Hi Alice,

Just got home a while ago ...... :D CONGRATS ON YOUR MARVELOUS HALF POUND LOSS .....

You see how consistent you are ... you lost last week, you lost this week .... it means you have worked out your weight loss program and now you ARE IN CONTROL.

LOL isn't it great when the doctors are pleased with our success; :laugh: ..... the only thing missing is either the pat on the head or a lollipop. Or is that the dentist.

I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR POSITIVE WORDS ..... we are learning that our words are just as important towards achieving our goals as is our exercise, water intake and food program.

You make it a FANTASTIC WEEKEND. Take care of yourself and AGAIN CONGRATS ON YOUR MARVELOUS SUCCESS. As always, Monica

I had entered all the information earlier this morning .... but I HAD TOO MANY SMILIES ...:( .... and I needed to get my day started. So now that I am through ... I can say

:coach: AS OF 6:30 a.m. THIS MORNING ..... I NOW WEIGH -- 180

:cheer: :cheer: I HAVE LOST TWO GLORIOUS POUNDS OF BLUBBER ...... that I believe is currently floating somether in the Pacific Ocean ---- :o No one stop it on my account.

I am going to start focusing on losing THIS STOMACH ... I have often said I wish I could switch my behind with my stomach ... as my girlfriend's husband has often told me .... I HAVE NO BEHIND. (lol of course ... that isn't the word he used ... but you get the picture).

Today is also my youngest grandson's 7th Birthday ... so IT IS A VERY SPECIAL DAY.

Take care and make it a great day .... As always, Monica

Monica, Congratulations on the 2 pounds gloriously gone forever. Just think, next week you WILL be out of the 180's. You are my hero. Great Job.

:cheers: :cheer:

I didn't get to post yesterday as I was out most of the day. When I weighed in yesterday morning I was down 2 1/2 pounds at 231. :cheer: I can't wait to be into the 220's.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend and the scales keep going DOWN.

WAY TO GO ALICE ....... there is no way I was going to give you half a cheer ... YOU DESERVE all the :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: for your marvelous success. I am SO PLEASED FOR YOU. Just think next week ..... WILL BE YOUR WEEK TO GET INTO THE 220'S ... and by the end of summer you will be entering the world of the 200's. I AM SO SURE THIS IS OUR YEAR ....I can feel it in my bones .... lol hopefully it isn't osteoporisis. Make it a fantastic weekend. As always, Monica

I got on the scale this morning ..... :tomato: and that shows my reaction .... I GAINED. Scale shows what looks like a pound and a half gain ..... so I am now 181 1/2.

I need to go back and review my Fitday diary ... I will do that later when I get back from the podiatrist's office. Make it a great day. As always, Monica

Monica, I am sorry about the gain. Just remember that the closer you get to your goal the less your body wants to let go of the extra pounds. You have done such a great job losing the weight and controling your blood sugars. Don't get discouraged now. I'm sure that you know that you are a inspiration to many of us.

A :rose: to you.

Alice

Monica, I'm glad to see you are back posting in your journal. Glad you are feeling better. Don't overdo it for a few days and I'm sure you will be back to normal.

I stayed the same this week at 231. I ate out a few too many times this week which doesn't do it for me. I'm not X-( about it but will just do better this coming week.

My best to everyone on the Seniors Forum.

Magpie, I haven't seen a posting for you in a few weeks. How are you doing. Please let us know, even if you gain it does help to post it.

Alice

Hi Alice,

I just got back from grocery shopping .... I need to put all the stuff away.

CONGRATS ON YOUR MAINTAIN ...... to my way of thinking A MAINTAIN IS BETTER THAN A GAIN.

You take care .... have a great weekend. As always, Monica

This morning when I got on the scale and it showed that I had gained .....:( .

It did bother me. Even though I felt like picking up the scale and heaving it lol I opted to go for a walk. So I have to put this behind me and instead of looking back ..... look forward to another week.

I am not :c( nor am I X-( ----- :( just have to be more resolved. Make it a great week. As always, Monica

Monica, Glad you are up and around again. Sorry about the gain, but remember that while you were not feeling well you didn't do very much. Sometimes it takes a while for inactivity to catch up with us. Just keep on doing what you have been doing and you will go down. WE WILL DO IT!!!

Throwing the scale would be exercise. lol

Alice

I am weighing in a day early this week as I am leaving a little later for a weekend in Rhode Island. My daughter and son in law live there and I am going to visit them with my father in law. I'm sure we will have a wonderful time.
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I am down 1 1/2 pounds this week to 229 1/2. I am estatic about being out of the 230's. :) :cheer:

Alice,

:tomato: CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESS ..... WOW you are doing so TERRIFIC .

I wish I could be there to give you a great big :hug: to show you how very pleased I am for you and for your success; enjoy the time with your daughter and son in law :balloons:

This bouquet :gflower: is for your marvelous effort YOU NEVER GAVE UP .... YOU NEVER WAVERED AND YOU ARE PROVING WEEK AFTER WEEK SUCCESS CAN BE ACHIEVED.

I am so very :beam: pleased for you and for your success. Make it a great day ... and a fantastic weekend. As always, Monica :wave:

Hello Alice,

Sorry I didn't post on my weigh in day .....