I wanted to start a new thread for weight loss. I know others have been started and I'm sure a lot of you wonderful ladies have been corresponding but I need and want support and figured why not start a new one and see what happens. My objective here is to be very honest with myself and reach out for support from others and also hear the wonderful success stories as we try to lose some weight. I'll go first.

I just officially started my diet and healthy living today. I reached my rock bottom this weekend when with a lot of high school friends and after stuffing my face to the point that I couldn't breath I realized enough is enough. Went home and had a real heart to heart with myself. Not that this matters much but I realized when out with my girlfriends that in high school I was the tiniest at a size 11/12 and now I am the heaviest and if I don't do something soon and nip this in the bud now I will be stepping over the line where my there will be some major health issues.

I am currently in a tight 24/26 and a comfortable 26/28. Wow that really hurt to type this. I am not ready to type in my weight yet and don't know the true number but pretty sure what I am close to. I am ready though to start typing in what I lose on a weekly basis.

Anyone else interested please let me know.

Dee
I'd like to join. I went to the grocery store today and did some bad stuff, but not too bad. I want to lose about 50, but also have to remember that I should just start with baby steps.
this am 198.2, we'll see how this week goes.
nursing :)

I was motivated by the recent Oprah show with Dr. Oz. I realized how unhealthy I am at my current weight and am ready to do something about it.

Here is what I am doing so far:

1. Replace fast food lunches with soup or frozen lunches that are low-cal, low-fat, and have no hydrogenated fats, high fructose corn syrup, or white enriched flour. This should cut about 600 calories a day (I know, I know) off my diet.

2. Cutting out sodas. This will cut about 600 calories a week.

3. Try to consciously exercise and walk more.

4. Make better choices for dinners and desserts, and eat a few nuts about 30 minutes before dinner to curb my appetite (Dr. Oz's suggestion).

I will post my weight. I am 5'8" and weigh 224.5 pounds. (I was just weighed a few days ago at the gyno's office). I wear anywhere from a 16 to a 20 depending on the style of the clothes.

I am in a strange situation because HOPEFULLY I will be pg after my FET on the 17th, but I am going to continue to try and lose weight and get healthier even if I am pg.

Anyone else want to join us??

Crystal

Hi Ladies--- i really should cut soda out of my diet.. i just crave caffeen now that i work in a high school.... i need the energy....
but the exercizing thing is my enemy.... my DH works split shifts and our schedules are not meshing.. and i could use some inspiriational assistance.. not to mention a good spell checker..hahahahah.
Okay ladies... soda is where i should start.. at least i should lower the calorie of my soda soo i have a fighting chance.. i must get back on the DIET RITE path.
Thanks for being her ladies
Lucy

i am 5 ft w/ a BMI of 38.7 :( I need to change the exercise pattern and sneaking food behind everyones back. I forget that I just turned 30 and am getting no younger with each and every day. I want a baby so bad and this weight is the only thing stopping me. I am starting today with the determination that it will not beat me. Thank you ladies for the support.

I need all the support I can get..as I am sure all of us do. I sat here today and was looking at pictures of my dog that dh took yesterday. There was one of me in it, and I looked at him and said "Is this really me??" "I am this big??" I knew I was heavy but as they say a picture says a thousands words. I was speachless, and embaressed. My problem is that I work an hour and a half away from my home. I leave my house at 7am and I do not get home til 7:30pm. Dh and I work two different shifts...i work days and he works seconds. :( Just not sure what to eat when I do get home...if I should even eat at all. I am also hooked on Diet Pepsi. Sorry so long...it just all came out. I need to do this not only for my health...but would love to have a child one day. So here I am and I am really glad I came across this thread. I am 32 5'7 and my BMI is at 44. I am not ready to tell my weight just yet either. Thats my story...and I look forward to winning the battle of the buldge with you ladies! :)

Welcome everyone!! I hope we can support each other and that we are all successful!

Well I can tell my body is used to eating more than soup for lunch. I am STARVING. I am downing a bottle of water in hopes that it helps fill me up. Dinner time in about an hour. Can't wait. :)

I guess I need to bring some healthy snacks to work to help with this hunger.

Crystal

Yes welcome everyone. Seems we all are motivated and this thread will be wonderful and full of support.

My biggest issue I think is I can be good all day if I stay away from the vending machine - lol. No seriously if I come in with a lunch and snacks I can stay away from it and then I get home and will eat a good dinner with portion control. It's just afterwards when I watch tv. I want all the bad stuff. I think I am going to hit the store after work and load up on the carrot and celery sticks and get some fat free sour cream and make a dip so I have something to snack on at night.

SpinDaisy: do you have a crock pot? You could make something and cook it on low all day while you are at work so you walk into something nice and healthy.

My girlfriend who has lost about 60 pounds so far will actually take some time on Sundays and make meals and freeze individual portions. She makes this wonderful turkey meatloaf and all she adds to it is salsa which is fat free and makes them in muffin tins and has a ton of little meatloafs.

Good luck everyone. We have to remember we are here for each other for support so there is no need to fib because we are only hurting ourselves which I tend to do and will make sure I don't.

I guess weigh in on Monday am and report our wonderful sucess!!!!!!!

I like snacking on the 100 calorie microwave popcorn when watching tv. It is good and it lasts a long time. Not as healthy as carrots and celery but if you are craving that salty crunchy thing, it's not a bad snack. :)

Freezing portions is a good idea... only you still have to cook! :D

I did well yesterday. I ended up at 1176 calories for the day (checked calories of everything at calorieking.com), drank a lot of water, and did some walking - although not the big evening walk. I have to make sure to do that.

I was so hungry yesterday that I decided to start today with a "real" breakfast. I normally have a Luna bar for breakfast, so today I'll see if eating more keeps me full longer or makes it worse. "They" say that breakfast should be your biggest meal and it is normally my smallest.

Anyway, hope everyone is having a good day today and we are all being strong!

Crystal

My lunch today:

Veggie sub from Subway (6", not the usual 12")
No extra cheese
No chips
No soda - instead got a cup of ice for my bottled water

I feel pretty full after eating it too. So far so good!

And I did another lap around the building after visiting the restroom. It's hot out there today!

Crystal

So far today:

Breakfast:
Large cup of coffee with sweet n low (because I love it)
1/2 wheat bagel with 1 Tbls. of cream cheese

Snack at 11am:
1 bag of soy crisps (get them from Costco and love them)

Lunch:
1/2 tuna sandwich on rye bread with lettuce
small dinner salad with vinegar just to fiill me up

Drank:
1 diet pepsi (addicted to those too)
water

Sounds good so far! Are soy crisps a low-cal thing? Are they like potato chips?

Crystal

Hi everyone,

I would love to join your weight loss group. I have been doing weight watchers for about 8 weeks and have lost 14.4 lbs. I am so excited. I still have plenty more to lose so would love to join the group.

WOW! That's great!!!! I would be thrilled with 14.4! :D

So what are you doing that you feel is helping you be so successful? I have never done a formal program before.

Crystal

hello all..checking in. Sounds like everyone is doing great! We are well on our way now. For breakfast I had a slim fast for lunch I caved and had a pot pie and a Dr. Pepper and carrot sticks..for dinner another slim fast. Went to the store tonight and bought some things to make a stir fry..I have some frozen shrimp in the freezer and I thought that would be a good dinner to make and have left overs for the next day. Take care all...I really hope to do better tomorrow!!! :o

Heather

Crystal
I made a deal with myself. I have been walking and cutting down to only meals. I am not a morning person so I start with Special K protein bar then lunch is usually something bigger. Sandwich, salad, etc...Dinner has been heart heathly cereal. It is really good. Then sometimes I have ice cream for dessert. I also make myself drink a full bottle of water before I eat. That really helps. Sometimes I am so full from that I dont feel like eating. Hard to believe since I love to eat.

hi,
I'd be interesting in corresponding for mutual moral support. I was cornered into weight loss a few months ago when my fertility doctor told me that I was on the border of his being willing to work with me and that any help he'd offer would be compromised by my weight. It also didn't help that my husband who I thought loved me for me and all of me told me my weight was affecting us sexually (just what you want to hear when you want to have kids). That one really hurt. I ran to the gym and hired a trainer to force me to go despite feeling ashamed of the way I look. It helped me to see others at the same point as me at the gym, and not just super skinnies.
I also signed up for a weight loss support group at a local hospital. I haven't found that as helpful as individual therapy, but that got too expensive.
I've done south beach and lost some, but have trouble sticking with the plan.
how about you?

Crystal
I made a deal with myself. I have been walking and cutting down to only meals. I am not a morning person so I start with Special K protein bar then lunch is usually something bigger. Sandwich, salad, etc...Dinner has been heart heathly cereal. It is really good. Then sometimes I have ice cream for dessert. I also make myself drink a full bottle of water before I eat. That really helps. Sometimes I am so full from that I dont feel like eating. Hard to believe since I love to eat.

I agree. Drinking water helps a lot. Sounds like you are doing great! Congrats on your weight loss to date and here's to more! How long has it taken to lose the 14 pounds?

Crystal

hello all..checking in. Sounds like everyone is doing great! We are well on our way now. For breakfast I had a slim fast for lunch I caved and had a pot pie and a Dr. Pepper and carrot sticks..for dinner another slim fast. Went to the store tonight and bought some things to make a stir fry..I have some frozen shrimp in the freezer and I thought that would be a good dinner to make and have left overs for the next day. Take care all...I really hope to do better tomorrow!!! :o

Heather

Don't beat yourself up! :) You are doing great. One meal at a time, and just keep trying to make the best choice at each meal.

Stir fry sounds like a good idea.

Good job on the Slim Fasts and carrot sticks!

Crystal

hi,
I'd be interesting in corresponding for mutual moral support. I was cornered into weight loss a few months ago when my fertility doctor told me that I was on the border of his being willing to work with me and that any help he'd offer would be compromised by my weight. It also didn't help that my husband who I thought loved me for me and all of me told me my weight was affecting us sexually (just what you want to hear when you want to have kids). That one really hurt. I ran to the gym and hired a trainer to force me to go despite feeling ashamed of the way I look. It helped me to see others at the same point as me at the gym, and not just super skinnies.
I also signed up for a weight loss support group at a local hospital. I haven't found that as helpful as individual therapy, but that got too expensive.
I've done south beach and lost some, but have trouble sticking with the plan.
how about you?

Welcome to our thread! :)

OUCH. That sucks that both your doctor and DH are on you about your weight. :( You are doing very well though - I know it helps to remember you are doing it in order to have children, but do it for yourself too.

I have never tried a formal diet at all... south beach and Adkins would be really hard for me since I am a vegetarian. My weaknesses are pasta and chocolate. Mmmm. Chocolate pasta.... that sounds good! :D

Crystal

Sounds like everyone has made a great start. I feel very good about this girls. I think we have started something really good here.

Ok last night I went home and had a 1/2 cup of beef stew and then wound up having a small slice of pumpkin pie ice cream but it was 98% fat free - lol. I am sort of following WW also and only allow myself the points I can have.

Crystal the soy scrips are actually sweet treats and they are great and even better if cold. They are called Sensible Portions and at Costco they have a variety pack with 3 flavors. Cinna-Swirl, Pretzel Crunch, and Cookie Dough. If you follow WW they are 2 points a pack. One pack is 100 Callories, 3 grams of fat, 0 Cholesterol, 0 Trans Fat, Carbs are 16 grams, and Sodium is 120mg.


This am I started off with a big breakfast and ate an entire big bagel. Guess I was starving from yesterday so I will just have to curb the rest of the day.

That's ok - breakfast is a good meal to splurge on if you're gonna splurge, since you'll burn it off today! :)

The soy crisps sound good! I may have to try those.

I just added up my calories from yesterday and it was 1321. That is really good. I have noticed what a snacker I usually am, just grabbing whatever is around and munching on it. I had cereal for breakfast today. Lunch is going to be challenging today - DH is taking me to Peter Piper's lunch buffet. I am going to have a salad, no soda, no cinnamon bread (whine), and maybe 2 pieces of cheese pizza.

I also took DH and the doggies for a 30 minute walk last night.

Crystal

Hey everyone,

I was just reading an article about how taking one day a week and allowing yourself the things you want in moderation can actually help your diet. That is what I kind of do with WW. I do my points 6 days and Saturday I dont. But I also make sure I exercise on Saturday.

I also feel very guilty for not exercise since Sunday. However, I had an IUI on Sunday and have been cramping so bad since then. Drs said not to exercise till cramping goes away. I maybe gaining this week.

Well, sheesh, that's a good reason to take it easy. :) I'll be hoping that it is successful for you!

I used to do that - I had "HO HO SUNDAY". If I was good all week, I could have Ho-Hos on Sunday. Of course, now I don't eat Ho-Hos (beef fat in them) but I could do chocolate sundae Sunday. :D

Crystal

Hi all! I would like to Join- I am Angela and I weigh in at 245 and am 5ft6. I had been on ww and everything else. I ordered the book "The fertility diet" and much of it made sence to me. I think I took it as more of a healthy living type of book. I had always wondered what the big deal was of eating more organic foods, decaf coffee etc. I have been doing much research and think for me this is the best way to go. I have joined ww online and am doing my best to eat more organic foods and LOTS of org veggies. So far so good. I started this last Friday and I am feeling pretty good and hardly ever hungry. I have also cut out soda (even though I am drinking seltzer water) adn trying to stay away from sugar/artificial sweeteners/white four. Some things I just cant help and have to break out the splenda for (sweet potatos is one!).

Angela

Welcome Angela! Sounds like you are doing really well!

I had a good day again today. I only had 2 pieces of pizza at Peter Piper with DH today (normally I'd have 4 or 5). And I had some vegetable soup for dinner.

Okay, ladies! Let's keep getting ready for our Monday weigh-in!

Here's our group so far... we just need to fill in the ?? on Monday!

Chart for Monday November 13

NAME
Weight or Lbs Lost this Week
Total Lost so Far

dee32
??
??

nursing 1977
??
??

l3lucy
??
??

SpinDaisy
??
??

dawnymarie
??
14.4 lbs!! You go girl!

shef
??
??

injuredlily
??
??

CrystalAZ
??
??

I'm off for my walk!

Crystal

I am 5 ft and weigh 197 or 198, depending on my sodium intake. I have lost no weight as of yet, but I hope to change that soon. I do okay at work and breakfast, but when I'm by myself or studying I feel like I need to eat something sweet. I think I have an eating disorder where I hide food from my DH and family? :( Well, I will start in the am.

Hey Crystal --
I AM is in a massive depression and im drinking soda like kool-aid...
soo put me down for 5'1" and 230... i was 211 when i was married.. and when i peaked with my weight loss i was 198.... for me that's healthy.. with all my other health issues... i was down to a 16/18 and the dr's were happy... I DISPISE MENOPAUSE... HOT FLASHES and the fact im only 37... I have got to get back on track.. walking, eating what have you... SOO i have confessed.. and its feels kinda okay.. im not proud-- but im not really caring either.. Depression really stinks...
okay girls.. starting monday.. NO SODA's or carbonated beverages.. i'll start slow and work my way up... maybe it will turn the endorphins in my body around.. to be happier
thanks ladies for the accountablity...
YOU ALL ROCK!!!
L3lucy

Hey everyone! Well I finally got on the scales today...I am 5'7 and weigh a whopping 265. I am suprised tho...I thought for sure I was at least 280 :o I did really good today...haven't had soda for the last two days...(craving a Diet Pepsi so bad!!!) I had a bowl of chili for lunch, slim fast for breakfast, and getting ready to drink another slim fast for dinner. The weekend is coming up which is always so hard for me!!! I hope everyone does well over the weekend! I will check in on Monday!

((((HUGS))))
Heather :)

Thanks for sharing ladies.

I didn't mean that everyone had to share now, just that those blanks will be filled in on Monday when we weigh-in. :)

But I do appreciate it!

Lucy, I have gone for walks for 2 nights now and I think that has had a big impact on my attitude and energy level. I know it is early, but I swear it has.I am sorry you are depressed. :( I wish you the strength to do this... I know you can.

Crystal

Weekends are harder for me too, Heather, because we are with the in-laws and they are big snackers. That's great about the soda. At least you are craving a DIET Pepsi so if you cave and have one, it won't be too painful. :D

We'll "see" you on Monday!

Crystal

Yesterday I had 1555 calories, the most since starting. Tortillas are a killer! I need to find a lower calorie version! We did go for a walk again last night, and I am still circling the building at work when I go to the restroom.

Today, some friends invited us to Carrabas. Rather than fettucine alfredo and a whole bunch of their yummy sourdough, I had a salad with oil/vinegar, only 1 piece of bread and a tiny heel (whine!) and some linguini with tomatoes and garlic - but only ate about 1/3 of the pasta. The worst is I have to completely guess on writing down my calories since they didn't have any info.

Hope everyone else is having a great day!

Crystal

Crystal,

You did great. Right now I have not gone out to eat because I have no will power. The multi-grain tortillas are great. My husband made nachos a couples weeks ago with them and it was yummy.

Weekly check in--

Ok ladies I weighted in this morning and her are my stats-
Initial weight-245
11/13-243
-2

yeah!!!

Angela

Here is my weigh in....Initial weight 265. 11-13-06 261.5 have a great day ladies! :)

Sorry I haven't posted since last week. Very busy and couldn't get on the computer. Ok Monday's update!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I lost 5 pounds. Yup 5 pounds and that is without exercising so imagine if I add that in. Ok girls where are you?

Wow! You guys are doing great!

I was 224.5 last week and today - 220.2! So I am down 4.3 pounds! :D I had a good day Saturday, but Sunday was awful! Fast food for lunch and Olive Garden, my weakness for dinner. I did better than usual (only one breadstick and only 1/2 my pasta, but it was still a high calorie day. Anyway, today I am back on the bandwagon! :D

Here's our chart so far. We need to hear from everyone else still. Should we start a new thread each week like the IVF groups do so that this thread doesn't get insanely long or not?

--------------------------------------------------------------------

dee32
Down this week: - 5
Total so far: -5 ---WOW! Great job!!!

nursing 1977
??
??

l3lucy
??
??

SpinDaisy
Starting: 265
Today: 261.5
- 3.5 -- WOW! Excellent!!!

dawnymarie
Down this week: -1 -- Super!
Total so far: -15.4 lbs!! You go girl!

shef
??
??

injuredlily
Starting: 245
Today: 243
-2 ---WOW!!! Great job!

CrystalAZ
Starting: 224.5
Today: 220.2
- 4.3
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So far, we are 15.8 pounds lighter than we were at this time last week! Can't wait to hear from everyone else! :D

Crystal

Wow Crystal you are doing great!!!!!! I guess so far we all had a pretty good week.

Down 1 pound. I blew it on Saturday as I went to a scrapbook party that had lots of candy.......Oh well. I am still down. Total is 15.4 lbs. Yeah

Hey, one pound is one pound! That's great! :)

Crystal

Dawn a pound is a pound. When I was hard core into WW I was excited for .4 pounds loss. Take what you can get as long as you are losing that is great and you are almost at 20 pounds loss. That is really awesome.

HI Ladies--- I will weigh ny self in the morning... but its not going to be good.. at least i don't think it will be...
anyway.. im not touching soda---- at least that's my goal.... I've gone a whole day with out cola..caffee and im trying to stick to tea and water.. tea with no sugar... im using spenda.. but i've heard that spenda can still to wacky things to your weight.... anyone know anything about this...
Im trying very hard to stay way from cola for the next couple of weeks.. i think this might be an area of weight gain..... I might just have to swich to diet right again.. if i need cola.. cause i liked it alot... but anywho...

I am sub teacher and doing alot of that lately.. on top of the fact the IF is giving me incredible depression.. i am going to go away to my parents for a few days.. (help them move) and maybe i can come back lighter..

I might add i am frustrated with the lack of fruit in the grocery store... ( i love fruit....any who..
I will send in numbers tomorrow ladies.. thanks for being here....
Lori/Lucy

(((((((((((((((((((Lucy))))))))))))))))))))))))

Great job on the soda! I was thinking about it today and it has been 3 weeks since I have touched the stuff. I think what has helped me is seltzer water. Every now and then I will have a seltzer water which has only carbonated water and natural flavors. No sodium, artificial sweetners etc. It really saves me when I crave that coke!!!!!

Angela

I have not lost any weight, not even an oz. I am going to start Nutrisystem the week after Thanksgiving. Has anyone tried this? I have seen one of the MD I work with lose 50 lb in three months on this diet. Let me know. Thank you
Heather :)

I am 6 ft tall and just joined WW 2.5 weeks ago. I lost 7 lbs my first week. I was so excited. I lost 3 lbs the next week. I'm not weighing at home. I weigh in on Fridays. I feel like I've lost some this week, too. So, I started at 263, now at 253. I have a goal of losing till I get preggers, but until that happens, I just want to be under 200. Dr. wants 180, but at this point, I'll take my 10 and be happy.

I have a question to all of you. I don't ovulate regularly and dr. thought that losing weight will help that return to normal since fat stores estrogen. Any success stories?

HI all--- Well i promised a weigh in.. and its horrible... I just want to crawl in ahole and die... well from last week i gained 6 pounds... WHAT THE %&#W^*&@Q^$#R*&^#*&^@)$%&^)#$^&.
SOo since monday i have been soda free... im pushing water and fruits and the like... Im soo mad i could just spit..... We shall see what next monday brings.. but right now im soo mad i could just cry....

Heather-- I did nutrasystems.. back in the 80's and it sent me to the hospital with liver and kidney failure.. part if it was the vitamins i was on... i hope they changed them since then,,,, course it was before i was diagnosised with thyroid too.. but just tread carefully.

Have a good week ladies...
lori

Don't get frustrated, Lori. Depending on where you are in your cycle and what type of day you weigh yourself, it can make a difference. If you are doing the right things, the weight WILL come off.

Victoriagirl, I don't know the answer to your question, but want to welcome you and congratulate you on your success so far!

Crystal

I weighed in today at WW. I lost 1 lb. That's 11 total in 3 weeks. It is really nice to see results like that.

Lori, hang in there. It could be 6 lbs of water weight. I notice as much as a 4 lb difference between weighing in the morning and the evening. They always recommend weighing at a consistent time, preferably the a.m. since the weight is you and not the Subway you had for lunch. Good luck this week.

I went in for my ET yesterday! I had to weigh myself before I went in to see where I was, and I was at 217.2!!! That is down another 3 pounds!

I am weighing in now, because since I am supposed to be having a relaxing weekend after my transfer, I am enjoying some bad foods. I'll start my eating well again on Monday, and enjoy a comforting weekend. (But still won't go nuts or anything).

Hugs to all,

Crystal

Congrats Crystal!!!!

Angela

Way to go Crystal! :)

Heather F.

Well girls I fell off the band wagon or should I say the diet wagon and had a horrible and I mean horrible weekend and gained 1.4 pounds back and started today really good but it went down hill by lunch time. I guess what I need to do is not make the same mistake I always do and just start from this point on and not continue my mistakes!!!!!!!

Crystal good luck and congrats on the weight loss. You are doing so good.

Dee don't feel so bad...I blew it too over the weekend. I am gonna start next week again...I don't know what I was thinking doing this right before the holidays. I hope eveyone has a great Thanksgiving, and talk to you all real soon!

Yes I also blew it over the weekend. After AF started I was miserable. Another failed cycle and I hit the halloween candy hard. I guess I am lucky that I ate it all this weekend because now I have nothing left in the house. I weigh in tomorrow at WW so I will tell you the bad number then.

Dawn

Ok, no bad number. I am shocked. I am down another 3.8 pounds for a total of 19.8 pounds.

November 20 Weigh-in

dee32
This week: +1.4 - hey, you are still down overall!! :)
Total so far: -3.6 ---WOW! Great job!!!

nursing 1977
0 so far - but we have faith in you!

l3lucy
+6 - it's ok, we all have bad weeks (hug)

SpinDaisy
Starting: 265
Last weigh-in: 261.5
Today: ???
- 3.5 -- WOW! Excellent!!!

dawnymarie
Down this week: -3.8 -- Super!
Total so far: -19.2 lbs!! INCREDIBLE!

shef
??
??

injuredlily
Starting: 245
Lat weigh-in: 243
Today? ??
-2 ---WOW!!! Great job!

victoriagirl (not sure if you wanted to be on our chart - let me know if not!)
Starting: 263
Today: 252
Total so far: -11 --- That's amazing!

CrystalAZ
Starting: 224.5
Today: 216.8
- 7.7 ----YAY, me!

I weighed myself after my weekend of shameless eating, and was down from 217.2 to 216.8. That shocked me. Today, I started my walking again and am back on my "diet".

Crystal

Hi Ladies,

I would love to join. I joined WW 11/8. I am 5'7" and when I started I was 221.4 and I weighed in today and I am 216.4. I really want to lose weight so I can start ttc. I want to ttc in June and I also want to feel better physically and emotionally. I am quite excited and glad I can join a group.

Megan

Welcome Megan, and congrats on your success so far! :)

I'll add you to the next chart.

Crystal

Hi Ladies-- well i went to the dr yesterday and i've stayed the same weight.. NO GAIN--!!! That is an awesome thing.... course today is thanksgivng.. soo that might change.. but i am going to try and hold back!!!!

I might be coming down with Strep.... all part of the danger of working in a high school... RE appointmentyesterday less than positive... but i think an extra slice of dark turkey meat is in order!@!!

have a blessed day ladies
Lori

Lori, no gain is good. Sorry your appointment was less than positive. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving with extra turkey.

Dawn

Well add +2 for me. Maybe I can get it together next week. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

Heather F.

Okay, I weighed in at WW on Saturday after 3 totally blown days and I am exactly the same down to the ounce. I'll take it as a success. Back to discipline this week.

I'm at 216.0 today - down 1.2 lbs, which is amazing considering all the Thanksgiving food and the bad weekend I had. I start eating well again today!

Crystal

Well again last week was bad. Didn't gain but didn't lose either so I guess I should be a little thankful since it was just Thanksgiving. I went out yesterday and stocked my kitchen with all easy dieting food and snacks. If DH wants his own stuff he will have to get it and cook it himself becuase I just can't keep trying to shop for 2 eating different things and making different meals. Some of the stuff I got was Healthy Choice micro soups and meals for lunch, WW yogurt and WW bagels for breakfast and a ton of the 100 calorie pack snacks, turkey and veggie burgers and a ton of veggies and fruits. I can be more creative later when I am into it. Right now I have to make this as brainless and easy as possible or I am doomed to fail.

How is everyone else doing?????????

HI Ladies-- i wighed this moring at 229.0 .. that's down from 237.0 soo here's what i am doing:
1- cut all soda out of my diet
2- have mother inlaw over cook the turkey soo its dried out and uneatable
3- Get strep throat over the weekend.

Its a diffrent weight loss plan.. BUT IT WORKS!!

Thank goodness for drugs... at least i can swallow
happy monday all--
Lori

No weight loss for me this week. No gain either so I call it a win. Still down a total of 19.8 lbs.

Hello Everyone,

I am 213.4 today. Down 3 lbs from last week for a total of 8 lbs.

Megan

Been a bad, busy week, but no gain and no lose. Even for me also.

Come on everyone, where are you????

This week I gain .5 lbs. No problem. I will keep working on it.

Dawn

Sorry I haven't kept up with our chart! I have had other things on my mind (see sig!).

I didn't weigh myself Monday, but Sunday was 217.0, so gained a little back but not much.

I hope everyone is still doing well and sticks with it!

Crystal

Crystal, it looks like things are going in the right direction for you. Congrats!

I'm down 11.5 in 5 weeks. Turkey Day week I stayed exactly the same, and lost .6 last week. I weigh in again on Friday.

Dawn, keep up the good work. :)

I am down 1.2 lbs. this week for a total of 9.2 lbs. Woohoo!

Megan

Hello*!!! Can I join in with the weight loss program??? Yesterday fully clothed I was weight at the DR's 198 (WHAT?????) The last time I weighed at home I was 185..so I am really thinking that all DR's office add 15lbs to your real weight. I mean come on.

So when do we weigh in???

~QueenValerie~
gastric bypass surgery (March 2002) 320lbs
Lowest weight 155 July 2005
currently 198 (???)

Queen, welcome. We usually post weight loss on Mondays. Some post earlier or later because they are doing programs.

Dawn

Hello*!!! okay so Monday is the actual weigh in...eeekkksss better get my bum in gear for the first official weigh in...

~QueenValerie~
cd=6

Crystal,

Congrats. Looks like things are good for you right now.

Ok new to this board, I was 200 lbs about 5 years ago droped almost 100 lbs was at 108. Loved it after being that big all that time. However, Met Dh and said I was too skinny I am 5'7 in aggreance I gained some weight and was at 130 where I was comfortable. Well in the last few years I gained some more so I was running at 150. Not to bad but not great then I started taking all these meds (steriorids) i weighed myself last month i gained 10 lbs in a month and 5 more lbs this month I guess its from steriodes. Anyhow I wanna join :) congrats on all your weight losses ladies
Waiting

waiting - welcome aboard. Good luck this week.

Dawn

Crystal,

Congrats. Looks like things are good for you right now.

Yeh, I am afraid I am going to be GAINING weight pretty soon (hopefully!!!) but for now I am still 216.2 (weighed myself this morning).

Crystal

Congratulations!! Hopefully, we will all be in your position soon! :)

Hello*!!! well I finally weighed in and the scale was just about what I expected... I am at 199.5...so just as I also expected the BK yesterday was not too nice to me. I hope for a better week this week*!!!

~QueenValerie~

Updates???

As for me, another week with no loss or gain so that it good. Still down 19.4 lbs. It is good I am not going up since it is the holidays and food is all over.

Hope everyone is doing well. Queen, I had BK too and I think that did it for my week.

Dawn

Hey Ladies,

I am new to the post. I saw it and am hoping I can join in on this.
I am 28 5 foot (short yes I know) and 189 lbs. I am trying so hard to lose weight. But it would be nice to be able to talk with others that are trying to lose also.

Today is my start date. 12/13/06 I had lost 50 pounds before But my dad spent 6 mths in the hospital in ICU so I ate hospital food and gained it back from all the worry and stress. I lost my weight by eating healthier and doing Tabeoo. So I start it again Tonight.

Debbie

firewife - welcome.

Thanks DawnyMarie

Hello*!!!

Dawny==we just have to remember that BK is bad. teeheehee no saying that we can't eat fast food, but make better choices then an extra sloppy whopper...hmmm sounds good...bad valerie...

Fire==welcome HUN*!!! I wish you all the best*!!! what is your goal???

~QueenValerie~
cd=11

Queen

Thanks for the Welcome. I am hoping to Lose 60 or 70 pounds. I am really wanting to lose alot of my butt. You have no clue how huge it is. I wear a size 16/18 jeans now. That is only because I would fix in smaller size but my butt won't ha..ha I hate that. If you have any Ideas on how to do that. I would love to know them. Right now I wouldn't say that I have any issues with eating alot of bad foods. I just right after High school (I was a size 12) started getting kinda down and worked in a Grocery Store (bakery) so I just can't get the weight off. Little excerise. Now that I am married and want a baby so bad I know how How I look isn't how I feel. I am sick of being tired all day and have no energy.
I want a change and I need help

Thanks
Debbie

Hello*!!! oh I understand the booty problem. Before my weight loss surgery I mainly carried my weight in my hips/thighs/gut/butt. I since have had a tummy tuck, so now I still carry it in my lower half...my waist is about 2 sizes smaller then my booty. I just mainly work on thigh lifts and pelvic lifts to help tone and while doing that hopefully work on losing a couple inches. Good luck and definitly keep working on it*!!!!

~QV~
cd=11
neg opk

Thanks! Nice to know I am not the only one that has those issues. ha..ha
Tummy Tuck. Nice Wish I could afford one. ha..ha Hope it went well for you and helped you in your strive to lose weight. I know that would make me feel better.

Have a good night.

Hello*!!! well mine was covered by insurance because I lost more then 100lbs and was having rash issues because of the flabby skin. Right after I had it done all I would wear what belly button type shirts...looked a little funny because of my hips, but hey I got curves.....teeheehee I was looking into a thigh/butt lift, but the insurance wouldn't pay for that and I didn't have that kind of money, but with the lose skin I have it sure would be nice to be in a more regular size pant....hohum

~QV~

Lucky,
That is to funny. Belly shirts. I haven't wore those since High school. ha..ha
I know they are so expensive. I guess I was lucky when I lost my 50 before I was able to get rid of the flap. But now I wish I hadn't ha..ha Never knew they would cover it. Guess I am just to use to the IF not being covered you know. My doctor told me that my weight wasn't a huge deal for me since the main issue is the blocked tube. But I want to do it for myself. So when I lose the weight the next time I put it on it had better be because I am pregnant. ha..ha

I am glad that the tummy gave you a big head. ha..ha (just joking) no I am glad the surgery went well and sounds like it helped to make you feel good too. i know losing weight is a great feeling. But having curves again is a great feeling. I would do the same thing with the tummy shirts. ha..ha

Hello*!!! I am not sure if all insurances cover TT's after losing 100 lbs..but bc/bs of MI did at the time.

Oh yeah actually I had a huge head after my TT..teeheehee not really a good thing, but I felt amazing and flaunted it.

My new weight loss goal is 25-30lbs..should be easy once I get my bum in gear and watch the food I am eating and portion sizes...hahaha yeah sure sounds easy.

~QV~

Yeah easier said then done. ha.ha
you know you see all these commericals about Lose weight with just a pill. Yeah right. Then I should be able to see my ribs by now. ha..ha Money wasted. Wish it was that simple.
anything is better then crap.

Hey, can I join in? I'm 226lb 5'8, and needing motivation. I lost a lot of weight last year, but gained it back under stress. I'm the biggest person in my family, so it's really intimidating.

Kanda - welcome. Wishing you a weight lossing week.

We usually weigh in on Mondays.

Queen - are you still bk free this week??? hehehehehe

Kanda,

Welcome! Hope that we all find the strength here to help us.
I Have to say after yesterday. I found the strength. I eat nothing but fruit and Special K Cereal.
Well Except for last night. I had Pizza only 2 peices. I am really stress right now and when I get stressed and upset (my father was in hospital and Coded and stopped breathing last night) I tend to eat. So I have stocked my desk with Fruit. Hope that will help me.
Any Ideas ladies when all you want if choclate.

Debbie

Hello*!!!

Welcome Kanda*!!! I sure hope that you are able to find the strength throigh us. We have to remember that we are human and sometimes tend to make the wrong decision, but with the help and guideance here we can struggle through together*!!!

Dawny~~Yes still BK free, but last night had pizza rolls...I think Ken and I are trying to eat up the junky foods in our house then restock with better. (teeheehee you know some of the stuff we could just throw away, but what a waste...)

Fire~~How is your dad doing today??? {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} It is completely understandable that you are stressing and then go back to what we know....eat....comfort. Good luck with the fruits and Special K*!!!

~QueenValerie~
cd=13

Hey Queen,

Thanks for the hug! Lord knows I need it. They were just able to take him off the Vent (he is now breathing on his own) but they think he has a kidney infection Which is hard on his body with the previous issues from his accident. So He will stay in for a while Now he has Phemonia too. Oh well. You know the Fruit seems to be helping me out. Then I feel stressed or upset I am eating fruit. A little hungry today. But nothing and Apple won't fix ha..ha

COngrat on BK Free! I love them Great Now I am craving a Whopper. ha.. ha Ok Orange time. ha..ha
Hope all is well Can't wait to weigh in on Monday. Thanks
Debbie

Hello*!!! oh man I am glad to hear he is off the vent*!!! I sure hope that he continues to get better*!!!

As for the fruit also try drinking plenty of water...a little hint that I got from my surgery is not to eat and drink at the same time...stop drinking 30 minutes before a meal and don't drink for 30 minutes after a meal. You will get fuller faster. I know this is very hard to do...but even just sipping through a meal. Good Luck*!!! BK is EVIL

~QV~

Thanks Queen. He is doing much better now. and they are hoping to get him out of ICU tonight. Yeah!

Thanks for the great advise. Water is all I have been drinking. with alittle Lemon. I never knew drinking before a meal fills you up faster. In that case I will try as hard as I can to do that. Sounds like and easier way to do it. They brought Brownies into work this afternoon. and I can't believe I gave mine to someone else to eat. Choclate. I gave away Choclate. who am I ha.,ha
I think On Monday if I do well I will give myself a small treat. Maybe that will give me something to look forward too.

Have a great weekend and stay away from BK.

Hello*!!! woohoo even better news about your dad*!!!

As for the small treat have you tried those south beach diet bars??? They have some that are 100 calories and they are pretty darn good. BUT just remember they are a snack...and not to gorge too much on them (I know my mom sees them as a gorge fest....eeekkksss)

Have a great weekend and I hope your dad continues to do well*!!!

EEEkkkkkssss monday weigh in is quickly approaching...

~QV~

Thanks! we are getting happier. He is closer to getting out and coming home. Baby steps are worth it.

I haven't heard of those snack bars. I know Slim fast had some. But those aren't all that great. ha..ha I will have to try the south beach ones. I know Weight Watchers has those Ice cream deserts and candies. I may get some of those too. For my one every monday. Just one but at least that way I can pick what I want.Yum YUm already thinking about it. ha.ha
Enjoy your weekend and Remember Pee before you weight. haha.

Hello*!!! oh teeheehee WW has some good treats, but not good bars. Take a look for the South Beach ones.

hahaha Pee before I weigh...I normally weight first thing after potty....you always weigh less first thing when you wake up. I can flucuate 2-5lbs through the day and then be back down the next morning.

~QV~

Hey Queen,
Well I wasn't able to weight myself. I haven't been home in 3 days. My dad isn't doing so well. So I have been at the hospital. He seems to be having some major Major problems. He had a minor Heart attack and Now is having Kidney Failure. So I have been eating myself lately. The fruit wasn't helping with the pain I feel right now. Sorry When I can I will weigh in.
Debbie

Hello*!!! oh dang it I am sorry that your dad is now getting worse. I was hoping not to be reading that (as I am sure you didn't want to hear it). {{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}} If you want to talk you know where I am or you can email me directly (perpilladeebug@wowway.com)

As for me I don't have good weigh in news..for the first time since 2003 I am back up over 200lbs...I weighed in today at 201. This has got to stop. I need to get things under control NOW..I am just so sickened with myself. How can I have let my body go so bad after coming so far with weight loss surgery. Did I just get to comfortable and just didn't care??? I am not sure, but this week is a new beginning...and even though we have a few holiday parties for Christmas EVE and day I am not going to make that an excuse to eat more. Enough is Enough... Okay I feel better, well not really, but I need to get that out.

~QueenValerie~
cd=16
weigh in 201 up 2lbs

Queen!

Thanks for everything. I just got a call and He is awake and his swelling has gone down. The med's seem to be working. But It is still stressful. So I am wanting to eat the junk. I am trying not to but Hey What can you do right.
I am actually doing better just stressed at not knowing what is going on with him. My sister just called me and He woke up. He had a popsicle with her help but is starting to look better. We just can't take them coding him anymore.

I am so sorry that Weigh in wasn't great for you. But remember Some times women But on weight before they lose it. So don't give up. We are in the same boat I know I gained too. But that should make us want to work even harder right! I am here to support you. Just let me know if you need a boost of Energy. I have now decided no matter what I am not going to let my stress let me eat wrong. There is no reason I can't eat right. I have to get some Of those Treats you were telling me about. i may stop on the way to the hospital and put some in my purse. Thanks
Smile As I have learned from my dad's accident is that Things get worse to get better.

Hello*!!! oh wow what a roller coaster ride for you... {{{{{hugs}}}} I sure hope that this time he will continue to gain is strength*!!!

I did a good thing for once I think..I was a little hungry and loooked in the fridge for something to snack on....hmmmm looking....looking...I found cottage cheese, so I measured out a 1/2 cup and snacked on that....YUMMY*!!!! I am now gearing up to get in the shower and go for a little walk. It isn't that cold out so it should be fun.

~QV~

QV
see you can do this. You got with the Cottage Cheese. Not for me. I bought Yougarts they were 20 for $10 and Schnucks. and they only have 60 cal. Can't beat that. Enjoy you walk. If it makes you feel any better I finally gave in to my choclate Craving. ha.ha. I had a susie Q! and I hated eating it. But It tasted so good. ha..ha
Well on my way to the hospital. Enjoy your walk and Remember not to forget if you don't give your self a reward once in awhile you will over do it when you do get the bad stuff.

Talks to you later
Can you walk some for me.:O)

Well, this week was good for me. I am down 5lbs, total now is 23lbs. However, since I started my period I was devastated and didnt eat at all. Today they Dr. told me that I have to lose 20lbs before she would consider me for IVF. I didn't realize there was a weight restriction. What a nightmare!!!

Queen - hope your walk was good.

Fire - good luck with your father.

Hello*!!! oh my walk was great...I was out for about 40 minytes and it felt awsome*!!! I had a little talk to myself in my head...I had to remind myself that having a weight problem is as much of a disease as being IF....BUT the good thing is that I can control my weight more then IF... Even at my lowest weight I struggled (obviously) and I will always struggle with it. Anyways it was a good walk and nice to be out in fresh air.

Dawn--oh wow I didn't know there was a weight restriction either...I hope the next 20lbs melt away fast*!!! CONGRATS on your 5lbs down*!!!!! woohoo As my hubby always says....a step in a process*!!!

Debbie--oh the cottage cheese was actually good...hmmm might need to get more, but maybe the low fat one next time. This was left over from lasagna and 4% milk fat...eeeekkkksssss Anyways don't beat yourself about the susie-Q....I am sure it was good, but the after feelings is when it sinknin.... YIKES

~QV~

DawnyMarie,

Thanks so much! He seems to be doing better last night. At least he is awake now. They gave him medicine so his swelling is also getting better. So we are just keeping our fingers crossed and prayers going.
I am so happy for the 5lbs. I know it has to make you feel good. Sorry to say I didn't know there was a weight Restriction either. Well I pray that the 20 pounds just falls off. It sounds like you are doing great and on the road to being 20 pounds lighter. Keep me updated on what is going on.

Ok and Now My turn I managed to Weight myself (at the hospital but I did it) I am 4 pounds lighter. So I did it. I can't believe it. QV makes me feel even worse about that damn suzy Q yesterday. But I am making up for it. I have my grapes.
I still say Nasty to Cottage Cheese. although my mom adds sugar free Orange Jello to it and Orange bits to it and it is alot better. Just get the healthier stuff and you are good. Enjoy it. Glad to here the walk helped clear your mind

Debbie - congrats on the 4 lbs. We can do this together and we will all be skinny.

Dawn

Dawn

Thanks! I figured I had gained but How lucky. ha..ha if it weren't for you ladies I wouldn't have done it. Thanks

Hello*!!! woohoo way to go on the 4lb loss*!!!!! yehaw*!!!! Check out my other post and then my not losing might make more sense.....hmmmm dang hormones...

~QV~
cd=19

Thanks Queen!

Sorry to hear about the thyroid issues! Read your other post I wrote to you there.
Deb

HELLO
I would like to join. I am trying to lose 60 to 70 lbs. I started Weight Watchers in October and so far I have lost 4 lbs. Re said I need to loss weight so I can try another Ivf cycle so they can stimulate me better.

Hello*!!! welcome*!!! I sure hope you have an easy time losing the weight you want to lose and you have an easier time keeping it off (to me that is the hardest). Good Luck*!!!!

~QueenValerie~
cd=21

Hey Dizzy welcome. We do weigh in on Monday/Tuesday.

Dawn

Hey Dizzy welcome to the board. I hope we can help you as much as The girls here have helped me.
Let us know if you need anything.
Deb

Ok, since I did so well last week, I will not beat myself up but I am up 3lbs. Thank goodness I have this week off as I will be on the treadmill everyday.

Dawn

Dawn,
Don't beat yourself up. With the holiday I say it isn't bad to only be up by 3lbs. I say you did well. I am actually the same as last week. Yeah! But we haven't had our Christmas yet ha..ha Give me time.
Have fun with the treadmill. I asked Santa for one but He didn't bring it. Darn the luck. ha..ha
Debbie

Hello*!!! no weigh in for me...oooppppss

~QueenValerie~
201 last week
goal=165-175

My weight is now 211. Over the holidays I did not really lose much weight. I am just waiting for the holidays to be done with, so I can get on with my routine. Although I have started eating healthy. After the holidays I will really start following the Weight Watchers program and go to the gym regularly. I lost 40lbs in the past but gain 20lbs back. I think it was the whole IF stuff. This past year 5 ladies at my job were preg. Plus I had to work extra hour at work. This year I plan not to work too many hours so I can take care of myself.

:confused: Hi ladies...I'm new to this site. But I was so glad to find this thread. I'm hoping you won't mind if I jump into it. I've had a problem with my weight for the last few years. I use the excuse that since I work night shift that's where the extra lbs have come from. And then I woke up one morning and to my surprise weighed 245 lbs. Now trying to get pregnant makes me more aware of the problems I'm in store for. I'm the type of person that needs someone on my back to lose weight or go to the gym with. You'd think that having fertility problems would give me enough ambition.......nope, it hasn't. HELP?!?!?! :(

Welcome KLJ, we usually weight in on Monday or Tuesday.

Thanks. I just joined weight watchers this morning. Hopefully that will help some.

I like WW. I joined in September and I am down about 24lbs. It was more but the holiday kicked my butt.

Dawn

Hello*!!! welcome KLJ*!!! WE will sure be as much support as you are looking for and can also be here for venting and whatever else you would like*!!! Good LUck with weight watchers*!!! They have a pretty good program*!!!

Dizzy--Good luck with the start of the year*!!!! I sure hope that you lose the weight you are looking to lose*!!!!

Let us know how everything is going*!!!!

~QueenValerie~
cd=26
12dpo
spotting

Hey Ladies,

WELCOME KLJ! Hope the ladies on here help you as much as they have helped me. We are always here if you need to vent.

OK Ladies,
I think I am down some more. I had the flu for three days and still don't feel much like eating. Now this is a great way to jumpstart my diet. ha..ha

I hope all you ladies had a great holiday. and remember to not be so hard on yourself.
I do have a question. I was interested in joining WW but can anyone tell me what the fee is to join.

Thanks
Deb

Starting Jan 1 the fee is free. Then it is only the weekly fee. I am lucky my work pays for half.

Dawn

Nice! so what is the weekly fee normally.
I want to do it. But money is alittle tight right now. Damn IF and no insurance

I understand the money issue completely. We have insurance but they dont cover IF. Anyway, I think the fee is 13.75. However, if you ask your doctor to write a note they might cut the price in half. I have a couple of friends that did that because money was tight.

Dawn

Really,
It doesn't have to say anything about IF does it. I mean I am not majorly over weight. I just need to lose at least 40 pounds Man sound like alot.
That would but me at 145. I would like to lost more But 40 would make me happy.
I will have to call my PCP about that. I know he would wright me one.
Thanks Girl

How is everyone doing? No loss to report for me. Still the same no gain no loss. I am happy with that given the holidays.

Dawn

Hello to all. I just found this thread and I am so happy. Hate to barge in, but can I join in midthread? I need to lose some pounds before we do IVF. Currently we are getting back on the IVF roller coster after taking a 6 month break. It was so great to take time off!!! However, now we go on January 15th to start up again. I already know that my doctor is going to tell me to lose 20 to 30 pounds. So, I decided to be proactive and initiate the process myself. I'm currently on South Beach (I have PCOS) and I am on day two. Good luck to all and Happy New Year!!!!

Please join rissar. I am in the same boat. If this cycle fails we will wait to March to do IVF cycle. However, the Dr wants me to lose 20 lbs.

Hi! Even though I am no longer trying to lose weight (for now anyway!) I wanted to pop in and offer my encouragement. I hope you all are doing well and being strong. :)

I also wanted to remind everyone that you CAN be overweight and be successful with IVF. I was around 220 lbs at transfer and it worked.

Hugs and success to everyone!

Crystal

who is weighing in with me. I am down .8 lbs. Yeah. At least I am going in the right directions. How is everyone doing??

Dawn

I am now 209 that is 1 lb. I started seriously going to the gym this week.

Hey Dawn,
I'll weigh in with you. I'm down 3lbs. since I started about a week and 1/2 ago. Just a hint to everyone, I went to Target the other day and found some great toning tapes for just $2.50. They were in the front of the store near where they display all the cheap stuff. I'm using them and I am so sore! Which is great b/c I heard that muscle burn fat faster. Have a good day and good luck to all!
M

Hello*!!! well I weighed in at the DR's today and I am down 1lb since last week....BUT that is on different scales, so hmmm maybe not a good reading.

Sorry I haven't been around much and I am way out of whack on weigh in days, but Ken is back to work and now I will have more time to post and such.

~QueenValerie~
weighin in at 204
goal 160-170

Yeah, it looks like we are off to a good start.

I was finally able to lose about five lbs and that was over Christmas with Italians!!!! Of course, that was with a really bad cold and developing bronchitis, but 5 lbs is 5 lbs and I will take it any way I can!!! :) :) :)

Hello*!!! woohoo CONGRATS on the 5lbs down*!!! I sure hope that you can keep it off and you are feeling better now*!!!!

Anyone heard from firewife????

~QV~

Hello*!!! so I weighed in on my scale today just to see if there was a difference at all and I am down 2lbs on my scale....hmmmmm looks good to me and I will take it for now.

~QueenValerie~
weighing in at 203
goal 160-170

Hey All!

Ok here I go. I weighed in at only losing 2 lbs Also. But I haven't been feeling good. I too will take it anyway I can get it.

Have a great one
Debbie

Hello*!!! I was getting worried about you... {{{{{{hugs}}}}} I hope you are feeling better soon*!!!!! Congrats on the 2lbs down*!!!!

~QV~

Thanks QV!
Looks like we are headed the same direction! ha..ha
Hoping for more this week. But I am starving ha..ha

deb

hello*!!! hey Debbie--how is your dad doing????

~QV~

Hey Queen!

He is doing better. Still in the hospital. They are saying his Protein Level is low and from the Kidneys shutting down he is really swollen. So they are waiting on those two things to get better then they are going to let him come home. Yeah!
Thanks For asking!
I was hoping to start my boot camp Monday. But being hurt (threw my back out/ Fell down the basement steps) So working out yeah right!
Hoping I can start Monday.

Thanks for asking.

hey girls, got some bad news on Tuesday. I have an immune defiency that is causing me not to get pregnant. I was talking to the PCP about what was going on around Christmas and he tested me for all these immune things and found out. I then proceeded to send results to RE and have not heard back from them in 3 days. I am so mad. I just spent money on this latest IUI and I don't know if it will work because I was not on the necessary meds. It is so frustrating.

Hello*!!!

Debbie--oh I am glad that he is still doing okay... {{{{{{hugs}}}}}} I sure hope that he can come home soon*!!! Get to feeling better and maybe you can start your boot camp this Mon*!!!

Dawny--what type of immune issue are they looking into??? I am sorry about spending the money on IUI when that might not even the course of action. I hope it is something that can be easily treated with say baby asprin or something of the like*!!! {{{{{{hugs}}}}}} I would call the RE tommorrow....they should be in the office for a few hours.

~QueenValerie~

I have Lupas Anticoagulent Antibodies. My PCP has but me on baby aspirin but my clinic has not responded back to me since I sent them the test results on Wednesday. Since AF started early I don't know what to do next. I am miserable....

dawn

I don't know if this will help in your feeling better, but I work with a woman who had unexplained infertility. She and her husband tried for five years to have children and then quit before tx, decided not for them. That was about seven years ago, they stopped trying two years ago. Anyway, she is about five monthes pregnant. Maybe this is why for your infertility? She also has lupus, and has been on maintaince meds since. I don't know if you have any other factors, but hopefully this does help. Sorry if it does not.
Heather :(

Hey Ladies,

Dawn! I am so sorry to hear about the immune issue. Let me know what they find out about it ok. I never knew there was such a thing. I pray that they can get it normalized so you can get pregnant. Keeping my fingers crossed

Queen! Thanks for the hug I need one bad. Last night was my night to stay at the hospital with my dad. He stopped breathing and They coded him and he is now back in ICU back on the Ventilator. I can't stop crying I am just so worried about him. My mom is with him tonight and I am back tomorrow. they said his Kidneys aren't working again Now he has to do dialysis.

I wanted to take a look and let you know. and Queen I will ask on tuesday when I get to work and let you know.about your question. Now to take some sleeping med's and sleep

Hope all is well with everyone else and Have a great night

Deb :(

Deb,

I am so sorry to hear about your father. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.

The immune issue is about the blood sticking together. Therefore, during implantation the connection is to weak to hold up. Or at least this is what I read. I am switching clinics and Friday might now more.

Dawn

Hello*!!! well ladies uuuggghhhh I am sorry it has been such a tough weekend for Debbie & Dawny {{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Dawny~~I hope the new clinic will give you answers ASAP*!!! Sorry about AF comeing too...what a double yucky whammy there. Please let us know about your appt and what the next step is*!!!

Debbie~~oh I am sorry that your dad took a backward step. What started all this?? you mentioned something about an accident, but just wondering if he had problems to begin with. I sure hope and pray that he gets stronger and can make a better recovery*!!!

As for me...I weighed in today and I am at 203..so stayed the same on my scale....which is a miracle because I didn't do much last week to help with weight loss...heres to a better week for all of us*!!!!!

Plus I was also wondering if anyone was interested in doing seperate thread for the week of....say we start it next week and it will be like Weekly Update for Jan 22nd... Just a thought, might get more people to check in that way...

~QueenValerie~
weighing in at 203..
goal 160-170

Hey Dawn

I am so sorry that af showed. I hope the new doctors can get the immune issues under control. Let me know what happens and what they say.
I am very interested in it.

Queen!
about a 1year and 1/2 ago my dad was working on the roof and slipped and fell off he landed on his head. He landed face down. My sister saw him fly past the window and ran to help in. she turned him over and he wasn't breathing she revived him. But due to the Ambulance not being able to tube him They caused lack of oxygen to his brain. He spendt 6 month in the hospital and now has TBI (tramatic brain Injury) he also has a trach in his neck helping him to breath and due to fractures of the spine and other issues he was left as an incomplete paragoligic (sp) they told him he can move his legs but would never walk again. When he left the hospital he had no short term memory.
Well he is now walking around the house with no help. (not mall walking) it takes him time but he does it. and his short term memory is back. somedays he has trouble but don't we all.
right before Christmas he got phemonia and ended up in the hospital again. and now all of this. we have no clue what is going on. but he has come so far and was doing so great we just don't know.

sorry it is kinda long.

sorry you didn't lose anything this week. I have gained 2 pounds back. To much stress. Well back to the hospital talk with you later

Deb

Morning everyone
Deb - I am so sorry to hear everything that has happened to your father.

I will let you know how my appointment goes on Friday. I am nervous that they will tell me to lose weight.

Good news I am down 2 lbs for a total of 22 lbs. Yeah!

Dawn

Hello*!!!

Deb~~Oh wow your Dad sure has been through a lot in the past 1 1/2 years...and has made such awsome strides...I sure hope and pray he can get past this hurdle {{{{hugs}}}}

Dawn~~woohoo 2lbs down...yeah*!!!!!!

~QV~

Thanks ladies,

Dawn don't worry just let them know you are trying to lose weight. and that you are down 22lbs. and Congrats too! still crossing my fingers for you

Queen! Thanks for helping me let out what is going on with my dad. It feels great to talk to someone.

well I weighted in. I am guessing with all the bed rest from falling down the stairs I haven't been eating as much. I was 185 now the scale says 165.
I am down by 20 lbs. I can't believe it.

well Queen your turn.

Hello*!!!

Deb~~down 20lbs....woohoo*!!!! That would be amazing if that is true, but then again if you are down that much please keep an eye on things because that is a huge drop in a short amount of time HUN*!!! No problem anytime you want to talk we are here for you*!!! BTW did you get a chance to ask the DR's my questions???

AS for me I weighted again yesterday and it said 202...so what does that put me at 3lbs down??? shoot I am losing track...I just know that I have a goal and that is what I am focussing on.

~QueenValerie~
weighing in at 202
goal 160-170

Hi Ladies,

I weighed in on Wednesday and I had gained .6 pounds. I am still down 18 lbs though and I refuse to get discouraged. Way to go to all of you for your losses.

Megan

I have to get back on track with my excerises. Its too cold here to go to the gym, but I can do stuff here at home. Good job to everyone that lost weight.

Hey Queen

Thanks! I can't believe I lost 20 pounds. For the last couple weeks I have been layed up in bed Threw my back out and getting so sick before that. (thank God for laptops ha...ha) so While Hubby was at work And I have been in bed Not being able to move. I didn't really eat only when Hubby brought food home. The rest of the time other then that I have been at the hospital and Come on Hospital food. Nasty. And I refuse to put any money in that Stupid Vending machine.
But I actually found something that Helps my back. Yoga. I can't believe it but it works. So I have been able the last couple of mornings (when I get home) to do it then I have started my Taboo boot camp again.

Ok ladies. I swear if you want to lose weight Boot camp is the way. I wipes you out. But man do you feel great after words. I do the Yoga first to lossen up and It works. Loving it. I lose 50 pounds 2 years ago (before the accident) and Did it with Boot camp I didn't even watch what I ate.

Thanks God I am back.
Queen I haven't gotten to ask I will on monday. I was stuck in bed all last week. I never made it to work. Sorry i promise I will Monday.

Deb

Deb, wow 20lbs that is awesome. Hope you are feeling better.

Queen, how is it going?

mplant, how are you doing?

How is everyone else doing? Are we losing???

Well this week I am down another 2lbs. Total is now 24.2lbs. Yeah. I am so excited. Another 20 to go and I will be happy.

Dawn

Dawn and Deb, you are my inspiration. You have lost 20 pounds. I will work my way to that. If you can do it then so can I. I have only lost 3 pounds. Unfortunatly, I lost 1 pound this week. I was hoping to lose more, however, it is so cool outside that I haven't exercised as much as I would like. I hope to get down to 150, that was my weight a couple of years ago before I started eating due to IVF stress. Here's to weight loss- good luck everyone!!!!

Hi Ladies,

Well I lost the .6 that I gained last week. I am down for a total of 18.6 pounds. I am getting a little frustrated at my stagnation but I will keep to it and I know it will come off. Good job to all you ladies.

Megan

Rissar - yeah 1lb is great. As long as the scare goes down things are good.

Megan - awesome 18lbs. That is great. I am doing WW and when I was at a stall they told me to change up some of the foods and it worked. Good luck.

Dawn

Ok everyone. I had a bad weekend. Well actually it was good but bad food wise. However, I didn't gain any weight nor did I lose. Stayed the same. Boy I have to get back to working out.

Hope everyone else had a good week.
Dawn

I weighed in on Wednesday. I lost another 2 lbs. Total now is 20.6. I am happy.

Megan

Where did everyone go???

I have been stuck for the last 3 weeks no gaining no losing. I am so frustrated. My total is 24 lbs and I just can't get to 25 or over.

Hope everyone is wonderful

Dawn

Hi,

I am still here.

It sounds like a plateau. Just keep working at it and then before you know it you will probably lose 5 lbs in one week.

I weighed in yesterday at 197.6. That is a total of 23.8 lbs. I am pretty excited. Only 37.6 to go.

Megan

Megan, that is wonderful. Way to go. Keep up the good work.

Dawn

Ok my weight loss team where are you guys? I am hoping that you are all preggo and that is why you are not here. Good luck everyone.

I am down 1.8 lbs. Yeah. Total is 26.2 lbs

Hi,

I am still here and I know for a fact I am not pg since I took a pg test today and had a bfn.

I weigh in tomorrow.

Awesome job on 1.8 lbs! Plateaus suck but aren't you so happy when you get through them?

Megan

Megan, sorry to hear about your negative. I started AF on Monday so I got mine then. I am doing and IUI this cycle. What are you doing this cycle?

Good luck on your weigh in

Dawn

Hi,

I weighed in at 197.8 so I gained .2 lbs. I am not doing any active tx right now. Just bms and losing weight. I am hoping the weight loss would start a period but no luck so far. No period since November. I always get a false sense of pregnancy every month.

Good luck on your IUI.

Megan

Wow, Megan, I think I would freak each month with no period hoping for the best. Do you have PCOS? Sorry no weight loss this week. Winter really seems to be hard to lose weight.

Dawn

Hi,

Yes I have PCOS. I was dx in 1998 so I am used to it I suppose in a way. What is your dx?

Megan

I have insulin resistance and blood clotting disorder. Have you tried taking cinnamin supplements? I am taking them for insulin resistance and it seems to help.

Dawn

Where did everybody go? It looks like no one has posted in awhile. Here is my story. Three years ago I joined WW at 215 (I am 5'4"). I had great success and lost 79lbs! I gained a few and maintained mid 140s for a year. Then I totally lost my focus on weight loss. I really believe in WW but I am ashamed to go back after having gained 50lbs from my lowest. This week, after our second failed IVF attempt, my husband and I challenged each other to a month long (for starters) challenge, as we are both overweight. The rules are no skipping meals, no pills, and weekly weigh ins. Who ever loses the most in one month gets an hour long professional massage. And really, no one loses since we will both be healthier, which I am sure increases our odds of successful fertilization. Did anyone read the article on MSNBC this week about obesity and infertility? Of course there was a link from that artcile to the new results about ice cream increasing fertility! LOL! I hope you are all still doing well and that people start posting again!

Childless- I am doing WW also. Have been stuck and haven't exactly watched my points lately so I really need to get back into gear. We are waiting for results of our last IUI after that we need to head toward IVF.

Dawn

Dawn-
I know it is really hard to make healthy choices when coping with so much stress. Its what got me heavy to begin with. I was thinking today (and bare in mind I have only been working at weight for 5 days now) how it is kind of nice to focus on something that I can actually take charge of instead of spending all my time worrying about something that feels so out of my hands-like fertility treatments! I know for me one of my motivating factors was hearing the anesthesiologist who put me under during my first egg retrieval say to the staff while I was in my groggy stage "we have a BMI of over 35 here". It was definitely a wake up call for me. I know WW equipped me with wonderful tools, I just need to be strong and use them!

Hello*!!! welcome aboard....I too was wondering what was going on with this board lately...I posted an update and then nothing...I haven't actually been weighing in....I was getting tooo sad to see that dang scale. Ken and I need to work on something and something fast. My 3oth birthday is in June and I do not want to hit it at over 200lbs. Soooooo maybe WW is the way for me to go??? I have also been looking into other things too...hmmmmmm


~QueenValerie~
cd=15
1dpo

Hi QV!
I definetly think it is worth checking out WW. Its not for everybody but I really liked the flexibility of the program and it felt much more of a life style change than a diet, which was why I was able to do so well for 2 years. Glad we are bringing a little life back to this thread!

Hey QV,

How are you doing? I have lost 26.5lbs on WW and right now I have been stuck for a couple of weeks. I am sure it has something to do with being in the 2ww from my last iui. I have my beta on Tuesday as well as WW. Hoping it is a good day for both.

Can I join?

I've been doing WW since Jan 15 and have lost 15 lbs. I'm 5' and my starting weight was 198.

I love WW. I never thought I could lose weight unless I ate nothing but salads. WW has changed my way of thinking.

Can I add some hints, suggestions etc how I've been able to lose?

* I'm eating alot more chicken and turkey. I never new Turkey products could be so versitile and yummy! Just make sure you check the turkey lables.....some of them have more fat than beef.

* I drink a lot of Crystle Light....especialy when I get the munchies, it usually takes the edge off! :D

* I'm exercising 3 days a week

* I give myself 1 day out of the week to "cheat" (typically staying w/in my WW 35 extra points).

* Here is a lowfat recipe I LOVE!!! :D :D :D
- 1 Box Cake Mix
- 15 oz Pumpkin
- 1/2 c Water
- Bake according to Cake Mix instructions, top with Fat Free Whip Cream
- This is yummy!!!!!! 2-3 WW points depending on size eaten!
- I typically use Choc Cake mix but sure it would be great with other kinds.

* Olean products really help me with the munchies!!!! I love them. Some people's bodies don't react well w/ Olean but mine does just fine. Fat Free Pringles are my favorite!

* A company called Walden's Farm make some really great Fat Free, Calorie Free dips/dressings. I've tried chocolate, ranch dressing and honey mustard...all really good! I found them in the healthy food isle at the grocery store.

* I forget who makes these but they're called SnackAways. I find them where the Little Debbie items are. They are good for you snack foods. I've tried the "twinkies" and "oatmeal cream pies". Both very good.

That's it for now. Anyone else like to share there secrets?

For those interested in or doing WW, check out this link. This woman has calculated points for everything! Including, many chain restaurants. I find it really helpful to look over before I get to the restaurant so I know what some healthy options are ahead of time rather than trying to guess.

www.dwlz.com

I will definitely try out the pumpkin recipe! I love all things pumpkin! There is also a product called No Pudge Fudge. I can only find it at Trader Joes but I know some other supermarkets carry it. It is a low fat (2 point) brownie and there is a recipe on the box for making individual servings. You can also bake the brownies and before cutting them up, crumple 2 low fat graham crackers on top, cover them with about a half cup of mini marshmellows and put back in the oven till the marshmellows melt. Top with a little fat free chocolate syrup and you have a tasty treat. If memory serves me, a serving is then 4 points.

I am down 5.6 lbs in one week! :)

Hello*!!! I will surely check out that site. Okay I am very disgusted with myself...I weighed in today at the DR and I am at 210..BUT that was after eating breakfast...and ummm not going #2 (TMI) yet and fully clothed...teeheehee that at least can all add up to 5lbs ( a girl can drem eh???)

I posted on the BBT/OPK/HPT board about my appt, but basically I am making my appt to see a RE tomorrow....

~QueenValerie~
cd=17
3dpo

childless - Thanks for the link. Trying to do better this week. It is hard because tomorrow I will get my beta.

Queen - how are you doing?

Hello*!!!

Dawny--good luck tomorrow..keep us posted*!!!

Me...I am doing okay..but I have the mindset because I am in the 2ww I hate to try to do a workout routine...or "diet".....it is a bad mindset, but I can make myself believe it for a while then I think uggghhhhh this is ridiculous.

Does anyone else think like this???

~QV~

Queen, another BFN.

Good news, down 1.6 lbs. Total now is 27 lbs.

Dawn

Hello*!!! oh man...I am sorry about your neg....dang dang dang...what is the plan for next cycle???

~QV~

We our out this cycle and will do our 1st IVF next cycle.

Weigh in on Wed lost 1.8 that brings me down 15.6 lbs. My very short term goal is to lose another 5 lbs before Apr 16 (that is when I visit dr to discuss fert tx). Yeah!

My DH and I had our first official challenge weigh in last night. From last Thursday I was down 1.6lbs, but it was at the end of the day and my initial one was in the morning. He is down 2lb but percentage lost, we are tied. Got myself on the treadmill a couple mornings this week! I have been doing a great job of not snacking but I think the dinners I have made this week have been a little higher calories than they should be. I am on the pill right now-to regulate before I start the meds for my next IVF cycle. I know that doesn't help. I would love to be down another 5lbs by the time it starts! Looks like people are doing well with weight loss! You go girls! Sorry for you BFN Dawn.

childless - are you going in to do another IVF? Congrats on the weight loss.

Queen - how are you doing???

Dawn

Dawn- Yes- we are going for our third IVF with ICSI. I posted in the April Cyclers. Ugh- have a wedding to go to tonight- an Irish wedding on St. Patty's Day! I will try to stay away from the bad stuff! And you are getting ready for your first IVF, right? The unknow is the worst part!

ok. I am up .8lbs today. I am a little bummed because I thought it would be a good week. I guess I need to get my butt on the treadmill everynight instead of everyother night.

Dawn

Ladies, can I join in? I have PCOS and find it a little hard to lose weight. I am 28 pounds down since the end of August. Here lately, I am doing terrible on my eating and exercising. I was sick forever and didn't go to the gym. Also, mine and DH's schedules have been really hectic and our eating habits show it!! Ugh!!!

Welcome, IN
Congrats on the 28lbs. That is awesome. I am in the same boat lately. Not eating like I should and not exercising regularly. I have lost 26lbs and have been about the same for the last month.

Dawn

Good morning ladies! So this is probably one of the slowest weight loss attempts for me. So tomorrow it will be three full weeks and I am down 6.5. So basically I have only lost 1 in the the past two weeks. Its frustrating because I have been following the plan exactly and exercising 3 times a week. I will have to blame to pill, since I started that 2 weeks ago to level me off before the next cycle! I am just going to try to keep a positive attitude and know that even if the pounds aren't melting off, I am eating much healtier and exercising and that has to be helping me one way or the other!! Hope everyone else is hanging in there too!

Well, I am up this week. I am blaming it on my hysteroscopy. Hoping to get back to working out this week and see that weight go away.

Dawn

So, now that I stopped the pill, I lost 2 lbs this week! So a total of 8.5. I will take it! I start my stims tomorrow, so I will be interested in seeing how that effects my attempt to lose. If I can be down 10 by the time of the retrieval, I will be happy! I hope everyone is doing well and that Spring weather is making its way to you!

Hello*!!! sorry I haven't been around very much for this post. I haven't weighed in either.....last time was at the DR on the 16th...and now that weight is escaping my mind.

I am having another HSG done next week under sedation....Nothing tooo exciting on my end.

~QV~

Hang in there QV!

Queen - let us know how the HSG goes.

I have good and bad news, bad news is that the polyp I had removed containted hyperplasia with atypia cell (precancer) so I am now back to my ob/gyn to see what is going on and what our next steps will be. I am very bummed as we were going to start IVF in two weeks.

Good news lost 2lbs so I am not at a total of 29.6lbs down

hope everyone is good.
Dawn

Oh Dawn! My thoughts are with you. I am sure you are dissappointed. Keep us posted! You deserve extra kudos for loosing under those conditions!

I am still the same. I am not down anything this week. However, I have had my second Hysteroscopy and I am now cancer free so I am very excited. Had to celebrate with Easter Chocolate. Next week I am working hard on losing.

Dawn

Dawn- You totally deserve the chocolate. I am the same too but I am sure I will gain during the 2WW! One more week to go.

hey ladies
Been MIA for awhile. (please read other post on why )
I am now down 30 pounds in 2 months. But Don't want anyone to do it this way
Sorry
Deb

I've been on WW for over a year here are some yummy foods that will hopefully help you

100 cal hostess cupcakes the chocolate ones have 5 gms fiber and are good when you ned a choc fix
94%ff popcorn eat the whole bag
light multi grain thomas english muffins 1 muffin has 8 gms fiber
laughing cow light swiss wedges

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU I HOPE YOU BEAT YOUR WEIGHT AND ALL COME OUT ON TOP WITH BFP'S