***Losing 100 in 2007 *** Week of Aug 27-Sept 2

[kbetz0419]

In the process- Welcome to the group. You will find so much support in here. We watch out for each other and kick each each other in the bum when we needed. Dont worry about losing 100 on 2007. I know I wont but hey if you loose some other amount than thats great to. We have a minni challenge going on that you are welcome to join. Just post your weight on saturday,or when ever you can. Some of our goals are to loos 60 in 12 weeks some of us are doing 30 in 12 weeks. We are shooting for Nov 10 th. You would have almost 11 weeks. Im not sure what kind of looser you are? ( no offence) Most people can do atleast a pound a week. 11 pounds in 11 weeks? Maybee more? What ever is realalistic for you. Or you can just hang out with us.


Lisa- I dont think you gain 14 pounds. I know that you know you didnt either. It is atleast half water. I did notice that you gained less this time. Its funny how each time it gets easier to stay on plan. Next time you will gain only 6 and then it wont even be an issue. I think I gained 10 the first time and then 3 the last. I think I have have finnaly figured it out.

Please go back a re read the post I sent you. I did some editing and suggestions. Lesly sampson DVD is only 14 $ and I love it. Than again maybe going to the gym might motivate you. Wishing you a happy day.

[kbetz0419]

I am sure I over looked something, but I have got to get a few things done today. My DS told me the saying this morning" what ever you say bounces off me and sticks to you. He learned it at school. It was funny to hear it again.

I am wishing every one a big a woosh today, now wish me back so it can stick to me to. LOL

Where is BP gurl. She hasnt been in this week. I want to know how school is going. Its fun to live threw others.

[mycattaz]

kebetz

I have the leslie samson dvd... walk away the pounds, had forgot about that till you mention it.... I brought it and our dvd was not working when I tried to play it.... so I put it away.... will have to get it out again

I decided against going to curves..... I am a woman we do change our minds I would love to go back to the pool, but, just can't do it at this time... the distance is about 28 miles one way and after a while that gets old....

I really need to just go the church and walk.... got to make myself get up and get motivated..... I told my Dh when I lose 100 lbs more then what i have lost I would ride the chair lift at gatlinburg... I am so scared of heights.... he wants me to ride it so bad.... I am scared with my weight, it might be too much..... OK< I'm chicken lol..... I will just have to see how I feel after I lose 100 lbs.....

[Bug]

I think today for lunch I'm going to go get my toes done. I'm thinking french manicure just as a little treat.

I've been waiting for the UPS man all day. He'll probably show up as soon as I leave for lunch - go figure. The timing is not real good but last week my DH ordered my favorite chocolate in the entire world (DOVE) and had special messages put in them for our upcoming anniversary. They are suppose to be delivered some time today per an email that he got. It was really sweet of him and thank goodness they will freeze! I might be able to treat one once a week of course after weigh in IF I meet goal that week...

[PoorAggieMom]

Kbetz - I don't know how much I'll be able to lose in the 11 weeks, especially since I keep losing and gaining the same 2 pounds, but count me in! You are such an inspiration to me! Thanks so much for your encouragement! Are you the new thread cheerleader?

Bug - My daughter has lost 11 pounds, and her size 14 shorts are loose on her. I told her to save them for me!

Lisa - I started working on the project after our team shirts came in, so mine had to be ordered. I was told that they run small, so I ordered a 2X. One of the girls here got a 3X and it was too little for her, so I just took hers to keep from ordering a new one. I tried it on when I got home, and looked at where I needed to take it up. My boyfriend walked in and told me that I wouldn't fit in a smaller size because of my boobs! That's okay. I've been thinking quietly to myself that one of these days I'm going to weigh HALF what he does because chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, pizza and cinnamon rolls are NOT low carb, but that's what he's been eating!

[kbetz0419]

lisa. would you be interseted in a walk away the pounds team? I find when I say to my self well there doing it, I can do it to. I am just now restarting it. I hope I didnt influence you to much on curves. Like I said I know every center is diffrent. I just wish i would have opted for the 3 month deal they now offer.
Your reward of the lift is like mine. I am not big on tatoos nor pain but my husband is always laughing about my pants falling down my back side. So when I hit 199 I'm getting my back side stamped. I was going to get a butterfly, but now i am thinking I might get the words, wonderland. No buddy will see it but us, but what a reminder.

Bug- sounds like fun. You deserve it. Mmmm chocolate, I would have to eat the whole box.My DH and I went to a cabin a few months ago and they had m&ms in heart shaped bowls. There were 20 and they lasted about 20 minutes before I gave in.
I have to buy kids gummy candy or I will sneak a bit of choco. Let me know how good they are!

[kbetz0419]

Penny- mmmmmmmm, chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, pizza and cinnamon rolls wow, that sound gooood. No, I must be good. We must be good! Maybee we could just like the spoon? Have you ever kissed DH after he ate something just hopeing to get a legal taste. Ok, Ok I am pathetic! lol
Its funny you say cheer leader. It gets me in trouble all the time. My excitment for life always seems to land me in vulnteer work. My son is not doing boy scouts this year. I hate to say it but I am glade. I was the emergency leader last year. 2 months into it the leader quit. My husband watches me like a halk because I cant so no,especally if it for a good cause. I will cheer and support any one or group in life who is trying to help them self or group. I guess I feal that life is alot easier to get threw when you have people backing you up. My dad just laughs and says people dont care why do you? People need to care. I have always been the rally girl, Come on lets do it, we can do it!

[Dreamcometru]

Hey Ladies: I'm back down to 190 today. Let's hope I don't suddenly jump up 4 and have to re-lose it for the 8th time.

Lisa: I'm sure after a day of atkins, you will drop like crazy. The carbs tend to hold in the water.

Bug: I will keep a place for you at the beach house. We all really missed going this year. Can't wait until next year. Don't know if you like the northwest coast or if you have ever been here. Its really cold and windy, even in summer, but still loads of fun.

Penny: I'm finally able to buy cute and pretty underwear too. It's so fun. I've been wearing these ugly briefs for so long. But with the smaller size pants, the ugly briefs stick up over the top, so I had to switch to the cute stuff. Yay!

Kbetz: I have three Leslie Sansone videos. I love them. If I'm pressed for time I do the short one. I use them mostly in the winter when I can't get outside or if I try to squeeze in a workout between other activities going on at home. I've also done them late at night if I felt exercise deprived that day. I haven't done them for quite a while since the weather has changed, but its nice to know they are there for me this winter.

I will be walking the golf course trail this sat, sun AND mon coming up at 6 miles a pop. I have a dedicated walking partner who is totally into it, so we get it done. Yah.

Welcome: InTheprocess. Please jump right in.

Hi everyone else. I'm so close to the 180's for the 8th time, think I can get there? Stay tuned.

[kbetz0419]

Ok gals, what am I supposed to do? I have taken the kids to school, went and washed the van, pulled the weeds and sprayed all around my house, finished the lundry, hung the blinds in the kids rooms that I was never able to get done this summer, and took the little ones for a walk after playing outside on the trampoline. What am I supposed to do with my time. This is my first time not having my DD at home atleast in the afternoon. My 2 little ones are sleeping and I have no one to watch sesame street with. I need a dog.

I did have a nice lunch. I mixed up some cucumbers and a bit salsa with 4 pepperoni diced into (12). mmmmmmm verry yummy. I have been pounding the water just incase it was to much sodium. I wont say how much untill saturday but my scale is dropping, or my house is shifting and it is no longer balanced.LOL. I need to find something to do. My sewing machine is broke, my house is as clean as it is going to be and my yard is done. I want to pant the living room and kitchen but I will wait untill every one fealing better.
Maybe I will walk and get the older kids from school today. I could go pack there bags for my dads house. They are staying with him tonight so I can have my 1 Y/O at the hospital at 6 am thursday morning.
I will be missing in action tommarow, and maybe hit and miss for friday and saturday.

2 more hours untill I can start walking to pick up the kids. tick, tock, tick, tock,

[Bug]

Oh kbetz - I'm not too much in pain either. This year is going to be MY year and I was determined to lose the weight THIS year. I had always told my DH that I wanted a tattoo on my lower back when I met goal. He told me why wait - get it now and look at it everyday and that would encourage me to goal. Well.... I got my tattoo in July. I look at it EVERYDAY for inspiration. WE CAN DO IT!!

DREAMCOMETRU - We used to go to Tybee Island every year and stay in a condo for a week. That was before FIL moved in with us. Haven't been in over a year - I am so craving that beach and tranquility! One day!!

[mycattaz]

Dream change your stats, i really believe its going to stick this time

Kbetz I have the walking dvd.... I tried to use it one time and my Dvd player was messed up, never tried it again... thanks for reminding me....

Bugs We can do this....

[Bug]

Okay ya'll - got my chocolates - insert huge grin. I had two - only two. WOW - they are cute. The messages are cute and the chocolate oh yummy!

[kbetz0419]

Lisa does your player work now?

[Divine Miss M]

Kbetz: Enjoy your free time…you don’t need to “do” something all the time. If the kids are sleeping, and you’re not “up” for a nap yourself, and you just HAVE to do something --- why not do your exercises in the living room, or plan your weekly meals, or surf the net for more low-carb ideas?

Btw, I’m sorry you’ve had to hear such revolting remarks…I would say that very disgusting one came from a pig in human form, but I wouldn’t want to insult pigs!

True Story: My easy-going dh once punched out a co-worker who had begun making insulting remarks about me since we had three children (2 born, one on the way) and wouldn’t let up, despite many warnings. This “winner” finally went too far one afternoon and casually threw a filthy remark over his shoulder as he passed my husband. At that point, dh just saw blazing red, turned around, and punched the guy so hard he went clear across the room (That’s why I say he’s like Clark Kent…sweet and gentle most of the time, but watch out when he’s on a mission). Dh thought I’d be mad about the whole thing, since I’m not really a war-mongerer. I told him, “Are you kidding?” and let him know I was proud of him because there ARE limits, and a man is supposed to defend his wife and children. (Btw, that bully quit shortly after the incident…he was too embarrassed to face everybody after getting his come-uppins, cowardly pig that he was.)

IntheProcess: Welcome!

Lisa: Hey, just look at the whole thing as a learning experience. Things like that happen…and it’s great you decided to just hop right back on the low-carb bandwagon!

Penny: Wow! Size 16 already!!!! And fitting into your former VS’s! My gosh, you are the Queen of Twirly Skirts and Victoria’s Secret!

Dream: You must be glad to see that 190 roll around again…and that’s great, because you didn’t gain more but got back to your lowest so far. How far are you walking and jogging now?

[mycattaz]

kbetz... Yes my player works now... i had just forgot I have the tape...

Divine- I knew when I went on vacation I was not going to be good all the time... I allowed myself to eat off plan... I drank alot of lemon and water and ate only two meals a day.... trying my best to stick to lc at least one of them..... I didn't eat any fudge ( they said gatlingburg fudge is the best)... but I did have some peppermint patties ..... passed on all the funnel cakes and candy apples and things like that.... but did eat a baked potato my meal a couple of times..... and I did eat a couple of hamburgers....

I don't really feel like I fell off the wagon or anything like that.... I just knew when I got back home, it was going to be time to get back to the business of losing weight... I do have those goals that I set for myself..... and I would still like to reach 100 lbs gone by the end of the year...

[thewhitehouse]

Hello everyone!! I just have to say it is so encouraging to read everyone's posts. I have been struggling with staying on the LC diet. It's not the wieght loss, for I am still losing a little bit here and there. It's just I want some FOOD!! Some comfort food. I think I actually might start my TOM. I am over two weeks late, and no...I am not prego! But...we did just have that nice weekend away. Anyways...what are your guys' experiences with going off and starting something else? I was wondering if any one ever stopped LC and then immdiately started Weight Watchers? Will I continue to lose or gain? What would happen if I did WW for three weeks and then LC for three weeks, would it keep my body guessing or would it wreak havoc on it?
H E L P .....

kbetz- We have 4 also and I can't believe people think that is a lot. I guess for the times maybe, but we are willing to have more if God sees fit. It's in His hands. Maybe we should start a walking challenge while losing it with BUGS!! Hope everything goes well with babe at hospital. Will pray.

divine- Hello. I find that throughout the day that i gain weight. I retain a lot of water. sometimes I can gain as much as 7 pounds of water through out the day and it will all be gone by the next morning. Usually it averages around 4 pounds though. I I haven't been retaining as much since LCing. but usually still do at least 2-3.
so you have 6? Awesome. That means you have a big passenger van? My husband keeps saying that are next vehicle will be a 16 passenger van. lol
How is your mother doing? And how are you doing? did you guys start school yet? We decided to wait and start after Labor Day. last year was our first year and we didn't start until October b/c of moving out of state all our plans changed. So the kids got a late start last year. We have one in 9th, 5th, and this year our 4 y/o will start preschool. I have never taught a child to read before. They have been in public since last year. Our pastor and his family home school. They have 8 children and all of them have always been home schooled. They are very good role models. We are truly blessed.

INTHEPROCESS-:welcome: Glad you found us. This place is very supportive. I have only been here for a couple weeks or more. Everyone is so full of info.

Lisa- i love Curves. But my Curves is awesome. I recently visited another one and I was highly dissappointed. We only have to pay $29 here a month. She is open more than the others are. She also owns a movie rental place and the two stores are connected, so if anyone wants to go in Curves, they can as long as the movie store is open. They are all cross trained to work both stores. I have lost 31 pounds in 4 weeks and 13+ inches since going to Curves and LC. I don't know what your health issues are, but you know your body more than any Curves owner. There are ladies that go to our Curves that are over 80. One is 85. You just work at your able pace. Some work harder than others. Who knows it may be something you want to consider down the road. i think you said you like swimming, and that is the best!! You will get that new gain off soon. Don't let it sway you to get off track. We are in this together and we can do it. I have been wanting to get off the LC but every morning when I step on the scale and it shows a loss, it keeps me coming back.

BUGS- CONGRATULATIONS. That is awesome. Keep it up girl. I love chocolate. I miss chocolate. I really really like Linzt Dark chocolate. yummy. Maybe when I hit 250 I will buy some. HEHE.

Dream- this time it will be it. you are just at a plateau. Stay faithful to the plan and it will surely come off. I can't beleive you are that low anyways. O I long to be that weight!!

Hope everyone has a great night. I might be back later.

Tiffani

[InTheProcess]

Wow you guys are crazy nice, thank you for the warm welcomes.

I've never really dieted but just recently decided that I wanted to be thinner, I would say healthier but then I would be lying. At this point the answer is definitely thinner for me right now and I know that will lead to being healthier.

I look forward to all the info. and help and will do my best to reciprocate it

I wish everyone luck on their journeys.
And with the Journey reference I leave you with Don't Stop Believing.

~Shauna

[bpgurl43]

sorry i have been mia all week ladies! it has been crazy with school starting and doctors apts and me and the boy toy were kinda fighting at first and now we are back on good terms again. soooooo penny here we go about the first day of school!!!!
when i had my first class i saw a couple people i knew from previous classes and they had no clue who i was!!! until i said hi remember me! they all thought i looked awesome and gave me so many complamets.! ahhh it felt so good!!!!! so many people were like omg you melted!!! some guy friends even told me i was hot!!! hehehe i still got it even though im dating the repair man.. o yes o yes! anywhooooooooo mycataz! i did reach my 60lb goal! but im just at 60 and havent lost a pound all week so i hope i start to lose again soon cause all of you know i hate stalls and i get frustrated!! well lets hope that i can lose 5lbs by next friday cause if not ima be a tid bit upset!!! send me a woosh fairy pleaseeeeee... i missed you alll and congrats on everyone for the losses!! AND WELCOME IN THE PROCESS!

[kbetz0419]

White House- your curves sounds great. ( hey that sounds funny) Mine is open from 10-12 and then from 3-6. My dad watches my kids so much for DR appointments that I couldnt ask him to watch them for me to go during the day. Dh gets home about 5:30
and You have to be in the door by 5:30. I dont think its going to make it.

Shauna- every one helps every one. It seems like every one has there strong points. Some of us are analizers, some of us are free spirts that will try any thing, others are there to pick you up and some are there to keep you going. Most of us wear many shoes at many times.
Your post about deciding you wanted to be skinny all of a sudden, reminded me of myself last May. I have a friend who is a cronic yo yo dieter. I always told her I was happy with who I was and if being over weight was the worse thing that ever happened to me than I was lucky. I also didnt have a full size mirror in my house. I decided I needed to do something over the summer when I didnt see as many people. I didnt want this time to be just another time. So far, so good. I want to be healthy, but yes I want just as badly to be a normal size and buy normal clothes.

BPgurl- how great was that? I would have loved to have been there to see every ones face. I have had a few people saw things when the kidos school started back up.

white house, Lisa and any one else how is interested. I am going to add a component to my 30 in 12 weeks. I am going to walk 60 miles in 12 weeks, well actually almost 11
weeks. Any way I will use a combo of lesly sampsons walk away the pounds DVD and actually walking. The dvd is set up in mile markers that last about 15 minutes each. I am going to count everything I did so far this week. That means I have 4 miles of dvd and 2 miles of actual walking. Does any one want to join me? It can be for less/more miles or you could challenge in minutes/hours. Thanks for the challenge idea, White House. We are a team even tough we are all over the country. Is any one out of the United State?

[kbetz0419]

WHITE HOUSE- If I rember rite , you home school? I just wanted to tell you that my 8 YO has A.D.D and I have set up a schedule with him in the evenings and we love it. He has a tutor at school so I know that any thing I do with him is bonus. Last year with out a tutor was rough. I always felt like it was my fault that he didnt understand. This year it is so much more relaxed. His spelling test is on friday and he has already past 2 of my home tests with 100% On monday he couldnt even tell me what the word was no he is reading it and spelling it. In addition to the ADD he has issues transfering from short term memory to long term. I need to contact his tutor and find out what she is doing. I know its not home schooling but it is so much fun to be able to see him progress.
I think Divine said she was home schooling. We know it may come down to it eventually, especally with my youngest child haveing kidney issues( but currently under control)

[thewhitehouse]

Hey kbetz, I am in. Do you have to have any special equipment with the walking video? I just bought a video called yoga fusion. It's a combination of yoga, pilates, sculpting, and more. I think I am going to start going to Curves on ly 3-4 times a week instead of 6. I am going to try it out and see if my body adjusts okay. I am going to do this yoga video on the off days and walk also. put me down for 60 miles also. I am so nervous about this diet. I haven't made it this far ever on a weight loss routine. I keep wanting to stop LCing and switch to WW. Or change this or that. It scares me b/c I am afraid to change anything, but really want too. I have been keeping my carbs real low for about 4 1/2 weeks now. Mostly under 15 and I don't think that is good. I just upped them to 20 yesterday. I have been losing a lot of weight, and I know that I need to go a little slower now, but I like seeing those decreases too. But I do not want to lose too fast and then gain back. I need you guys to talk me out of switching to ww. I wish I would start my TOM and then I would stop a lot of these cravings (and lose a little extra weight).

I see you are online. talk to me please!! If not, hope all goes good tomorrow.

Tiffani

[InTheProcess]

I think I'm definitely over analyzing this at this point because I don't know where to really start. I'm still reading the boards to see how everything should kinda go. I need to get a shopping list up and running and hopefully get to the store tonight.


Bpgurl: Your mini goals are outstanding. I need to think about these and set them up as well.

[thewhitehouse]

kbetz- Sometimes I struggle with home schooling too. I think it is because I am new at it. I wonder if I am doing a good job, etc. They seem to be thriving and don't want to go back to public. It sounds like you are doing such a great job with your kids. You really take a lot of time with them. A lot of parents brush them off and let the teachers take control. You are definately in control of your kids lives!! GOOD JOB!! sometimes it takes a little longer for some kids to click in certain areas than others. Sounds like your 8 y/o is clicking in spelling/reading with your persistance!!

tiffani

[thewhitehouse]

Nice BPgurl- I bet you were soaking up the comments at school. I know I would be. Can't wait til people don't recognize me...
tiffani