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arrster		#661	[-]
Fathead is my bitch. Posts: 750 (07/03/08 5:42 PM) I'M FABU AND I KNOW IT. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'm down now between 32 & 34 lbs since Christmas...depending on what time of day I weigh myself. Feeling really good about it. Losing keeps you motivated to lose more. It's like I'm a completely different person than I was in 2007. Not so much the weight, but just the fact that I don't eat the shit that I used to & if I don't exercise for a few days my body lets me know it. I know what you mean about turning 30, Ali. That's what started all this for me. I realized that I was turning 30 in August & losing the weight that I kept telling myself I'd lose, wasn't going to get any easier the older I get. I realized I had gained 40 lbs in 5 years. That's an average of 8 lbs a year. If I kept doing that, by the time I hit 40 I'd be way over 300 lbs. I couldn't have that. You've been doing really well with the weight loss, Ali. Jump back in there & get fired up! You're gonna put all those twenty-somethings to shame on your 30th! Kelly
laney895		#662	[-]
Fathead is my bitch. Posts: 1064 (07/03/08 7:41 PM) Journalist Extraordinare Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Good for you, Kelly!!! That's awesome!! I'm down 25 lbs. but seem to have plateaued a bit. I need to figure out my next step to kick my weightloss in again. I'm not quite where I want to be yet. - Micah
alibubbalicious		#663	[-]
Posts: 11359 (07/21/08 10:14 AM) I'm the boss, bitches. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Well, it's official. All of my hard work is lost. I have backslid all the way back to my starting weight. I'm absolutely disgusted with myself and feeling super depressed right now. Today is Day 1 back on program.
Jeweldarlene		#664	[-]
Fathead is my bitch. Posts: 3859 (07/21/08 11:52 AM) Mexican Mafia Sweetheart Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I am not doing WW right now for several reasons--when I was a masseuse, it worked out okay, with my lifestyle, schedule, etc. When I went back to corporate, the longer days, 2-3 hour commutes, etc., the amount of points they allotted me were not enough to make it through the day. I will figure it out after I get stabilized and healthy--but for the last 2 months i have only been home, like 2 weeks, and one week i was sick.\ We will get back on track, Ali. Don't worry. I know you can do it. "The watch is a lot easier to get off and on than a wedding ring." John Mayer, In Style Magazine, Aug. 2006.
jelly0913		#665	[-]
Posts: 274 (07/21/08 10:25 PM) Secret Agent. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	way to go girls! that's awesome! ali, we all fall off the wagon at times. the important thing is that you use your disgust and depressions as motivating factors. you've lost the weight once, you can certainly do it again! i've fallen off the wagon as well. recently due to a sprained ankle from about 6 weeks back. but before that i was just playing soccer once a week and calling it a day. boo. good news is that i got the official okay that my ankle was okay for working out, so i went to the gym after work!
alibubbalicious		#666	[-]
Posts: 11371 (07/22/08 10:28 AM) I'm the boss, bitches. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Go easy on that ankle, Jelly. At least to start with. You don't want to re-injure it so that you're sidelined from kickball!
jelly0913		#667	[-]
Posts: 276 (07/22/08 8:00 PM) Secret Agent. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	your last post brought it to 666 ali! ha ha don't worry, i will. i did 20 on the bike and 20 on the ankle. i just reallllly want to be able to play soccer and kickball, but i know that if i start up too soon i'll be back on the effing crutches again.
marcycccslp		#668	[-]
Posts: 2945 (07/22/08 8:22 PM) Assistant to da Boss Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	i'm up 8 lbs. this totally sucks.
alibubbalicious		#669	[-]
Posts: 11387 (07/22/08 9:44 PM) I'm the boss, bitches. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Marcy, jump back on the weightloss wagon with me. I'm at day two on plan with WW online. I'm taking this shit back off and getting down to my goal this time!
lookieherecookie		#670	[-]
Fathead is my bitch. Posts: 2431 (07/29/08 7:22 PM) My muff is super cozy. Not Mookie. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	You know I just read in the paper that they did this huge study. Apparently to maintain weight loss you have to work out for one hour five days a week. They said walking was fine. They said that women who did this were able to keep their weight off for 2 years. I'm trying to lose weight and I work out and damn it. My thighs could light matches when I run. Anyhoe, my point is I think the exercise thing with the diet thing is the way to go. Duh. God, I'm glad I came this thread. pants
laney895		#671	[-]
Fathead is my bitch. Posts: 1108 (07/29/08 7:24 PM) Journalist Extraordinare Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I read that study today too, Pants. Totally made me feel inadquate. I guess I'm going to have to step it up. - Micah
alibubbalicious		#672	[-]
Posts: 11479 (07/29/08 8:06 PM) I'm the boss, bitches. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Well I walked for 30 minutes and swam laps for 30 minutes today, so I'm good! Woohoo! Seriously, Andy and I made our first trip to the neighborhood pool since laying down the money to become members over a month ago. It was fun! And exhausting! My arms and chest are going to be sooooore tomorrow. Softball tomorrow night! Another hour of exercise! Wheeee! eta: I lost 6 lbs this week! Woot!
68502		#673	[-]
Yeah. I spend a lot of time here. Posts: 105 (07/30/08 12:39 AM) RIP MissingDela Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hey, it's been sooo long since I've posted here. Some of you may remember me as Lissa...anyway! I lost a ton of weight on Weight Watchers - about 60 pounds. It was really easy for me because I lived alone and was single, living right by a gym. I didn't keep anything bad in my house, got into a really great groove about what I should eat and had great exercise habits. This fall/spring/summer, I've been backsliding. I moved in with my boyfriend and we have junk food galore! We eat out a lot, and I get jealous that I can't eat all the bad stuff he does. I would have to drive about 20 miles to work out at a fitness center. I know walking is a great option, but I don't do it as much as I should. So, in the hopes of having a wedding next summer (fingers crossed, ya'll), I am back on the WW bandwagon. I'm tracking everything again!! And tomorrow morning I'm walking my dog! I doubt I'll go to meetings or do the online plan, but I found this really cool tracker you can print out. Does anyone want to be my accountability buddy via e-mail???? I'd love someone to kick my ass with motivation. Last Edited By: 68502 07/30/08 12:48 AM. Edited 1 times.
68502		#674	[-]
Yeah. I spend a lot of time here. Posts: 106 (07/30/08 12:40 AM) RIP MissingDela Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	BAHAHAHA! My signature. Oh my gosh. I had no idea that was going to show up. Awesome. Lissa
laney895		#675	[-]
Fathead is my bitch. Posts: 1113 (07/30/08 12:42 AM) Journalist Extraordinare Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Melissa - I'm e-mailing with another friend for motivation. Feel free to join in. laney895@hotmail.com - Micah
alibubbalicious		#676	[-]
Posts: 11485 (07/30/08 11:00 AM) I'm the boss, bitches. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Lissa, I'm totally down to be an accountabilitybuddy with you too! PM me if you want my email, or you can always check in on this thread. I'm in a super similar boat to yours. I lost 35 lbs earlier this year on WW and have since backslid back up to basically my starting weight. sigh So I'm currently on week two back OP with WW. This thread was really helpful earlier in the year as far as motivation, so hopefully we can all get this going again!
Jeweldarlene		#677	[-]
Fathead is my bitch. Posts: 3895 (07/30/08 11:55 AM) Mexican Mafia Sweetheart Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I will get back on here and back on my fitness and exercise just as soon as the monkey is off my back for thesis...i need to read over today before i send it in. I don't anticipate major re-writes but you never know. ALso, what has thrown me off, is traveling like, 90% of the time. And trying to stay healthy, etc. However, as soon as i get the thesis project put to bed and under control, i should have time to do my exercise stuff again. I got up at 5:15 yesterday morning and worked on it, and when i got home, i sat down and didn't eat or drink anything (except for doing cat chores) and worked til 8:30 last night. I woke up early today but i couldn't get motivated. I have been goofing off all morning, shopping online. I am about to get my historic draft ready to go and email to prof. Then, my next project will be weight and fitness. "The watch is a lot easier to get off and on than a wedding ring." John Mayer, In Style Magazine, Aug. 2006.
68502		#678	[-]
Yeah. I spend a lot of time here. Posts: 110 (07/30/08 12:34 PM) RIP MissingDela Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I felt so great after I lost the weight...I thought, "I'll never let myself go back down that road." Maintenance is hard...and those lbs. just sneak up on you unless you keep working at it, I guess. I am on day 3 of tracking what I eat and I already feel better (imagine that). I know when I am in the habit of NOT eating junk food, I don't miss it. It's just when I give in constantly that I think I need it...all the time...and lots of it. It's a sunny (but not overwhelmingly hot) day in Nebraska so I think I'll take my dog on a walk before lunch. Jewel, I think you're definitely right - you can only tackle so much, and thesis stress is probably enough right now. Traveling must be really hard to stay on track, too. Keep at it. Lissa
alibubbalicious		#679	[-]
Posts: 11494 (07/30/08 12:44 PM) I'm the boss, bitches. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Lissa, I totally agree. Once you get yourself into the habit of eating healthy (and smaller portions!), it's no problem at all and you feel great and empowered. It's getting into the habit that sucks. I lost all of that weight before Christmas, and when my boyfriend and I went to Florida, I decided to just splurge and have fun and I'd be right back on the WW wagon when I got home. Wrong!! I was fine for a while, basically just maintaining but not losing, but eventually I just started overdoing it again and like I said, gained all of my weight back. sigh My six pound loss last week was inspiring, though!
arrster		#680	[-]
Fathead is my bitch. Posts: 766 (07/30/08 2:25 PM) I'M FABU AND I KNOW IT. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	OK, I'm gonna need some major ass kicking motivation now. I went on vacation with my family last week & gained 4 lbs back of my 37 that I have lost. I did it two ways. 1) Eating entirely too much clam chowder while on Cape Cod. 2) Eating with my family. They are all chronic junk food junkies. I never notice it at home b/c I don't eat with them all the time. While on the trip though, they were constantly snacking & I found myself doing it too. I don't mind the 4 lbs b/c it was vacation & the clam chowder/seafood was SOOO worth it. That said, I'm afraid that the same thing will happen to me that you described, Ali. I am trying to get myself back out of the habit of constantly feeling like snacking. I had gotten so good at it so I'm hoping I'll fall right back into it now. I just can't let myself gain back all the weight that I worked so hard at keeping off. I haven't had time to exercise at all this week (besides it being 95 degrees & humid making me not want to even if I did have the time) & I think that has truly been the key to my losing. I think I can maintain w/ diet alone, but I can't lose w/out the exercise. I need to stay motivated. I need to stay motivated. I need to stay motivated. Congrats on the 6 lbs, Ali! You'll be back to your low weight in no time at that rate! Kelly

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