~September L4L Weight Loss~

[Stevie Renee]

Back from vacation and ready to get leaner. My goal is to lose 15 pounds by Thanksgiving but in all reality, I anticipate 8 pounds. My body is very stubborn with set points.

Todays food choices: turkey bacon, cottage cheese, tuna, eggs

I have yet to weigh since vacation and I cannot find my darned pedomiter.

Water goal: 90 ounces

...dusting off my Lindora book.



Measurements:
arm - 12"
thigh - 22.5"
hips - 37"
belly button -30"


My before:

[Stevie Renee]

Getting ready to hike to the bottom in Tahoe.

[darlahr]

WOW!! You look awesome!! Good for you!! I'm in the same spot you were when you started!! How long did it take you to get where you're at now?

I'm going to focus on 15 per month.....I may have to average down a bit...but 10 would be great as well.

I'll be starting protein day #1 tomorrow!!

Smile!

[Stevie Renee]

Dar,
thanks
I started losing my weight wayyyyyy back in 2000 after I had my son. I was 240ish.
So it took me almost 3 years because I would get sick of being in weight loss mode. I tend to go into maintenance often, tackle mini goals ansd then hit it hard again. I actually gained again ( about 15 pounds) in 2007 and finally getting it off. I want to lose more to get back to my leaner days. It is not easy being in almost 46. I cannot get away with what I used to! I lost 12-14# since April and really want more to go. lol - dont we all?

Tips for pro days...eat, eat, eat..you can have up to 12 snacks.

Have you ever done L4L? I tend to tweak it as I dont use many fat free priducts - especially if the food item has trans fats or corn syrup or food color. I use full or partial fat but watch the portions.

Wishing you success....just work on mini goals. 15 pounds amonth is doable! But then when you get to the 190's/180's, you may slow down and need to reassess. Thats what happened to me.

[Stevie Renee]

Today is weight loss day. Only obsticle is a luncheon for my neighbors 50th wedding anny. I hope they have something legal.

[shmootz]

Here I am!!!

Girls, this is serious. I need to start fresh tomorrow. My birthday weekend....OH GEEZ

Tonight is my last hurrah....

Monday morning. Fresh start. Have 20 fing pounds to lose. No missing in action. Post every day. Back to the drawing board. Have action plans, a chart for loss and I'm free until 3pm....MWF! Ash is in school....thanx for the pep talk lil!

Ok, gurlz....let's go. Love the pictures STevie, you are so like me! I will take measurements tomorrow, after the chinese dinner! LOL

xxoxox

[socalmoma]

Go Laura, I'm with ya!!!

[Stevie Renee]

How is everyone today? I did good at the luncheon. Salad and chicken. Then off to the movies. I am not enticed by popcorn at all so no worries there.

Whats everyone eating this week?

We are grilling tuna and I am making a salad for dinner.

I start water aerobics tonight!! I am scared! lol

Remember.....drink your calorie free liquids

[cdnhockeymom]

Hey girls....it's Monday

Fresh new week, and fresh start. Thanks for starting the new thread Stevie. I was down in the dumps last week and messed up every way possible. I ate, and ate and ate without even acknowledging what I'm doing. To no avail, I refused to weigh myself this morning because I would have cried for sure! My baby started school today. We have scattered entry for kindergarden, so today was the first full day away from me and emotions were already high in this house. A scale reading would of been icing on the cake!

I'm dusting off my book too....and doing three protein days to get back into ketosis.

So far today, two boiled eggs, atkins shake, tuna, and chicken planned for dinner. Lots and lots of water...aiming for 3L's (I'll be peeing all day )
I'm also dusting off my slim in 6 and starting tonight!!!!!I made the hubby hold me up to it!

I'll go for 15 a month...hands down.
Let's go girls! C'mon Laura and Clare. Let the cheerleading begin!

Darla!
Great pictures Stevie....I should do the same. Post my before and after photos! Gotta move my butt!

Lets post regularing...it will keep us (me) on track!
xo

[socalmoma]

I'm heeerrrreee!! I'm with Lil, had a tough few weeks, but we are comitted now - Where are you Laura!!!!! I'm up 2 from last time I weighed in at Lindora (which was about 4 weeks ago!!), I plan on going back in tomorrow if I get a minute in my crazy schedule!

So far today I've had 3 atkins shakes & 2 bags of soy nuts - can you tell i
m having my kitchen remodelled?!?!

I'll be back tomorrow xoxo

[Stevie Renee]

Hi ya'll.
Hows it going?

I am on track and down 2 pounds.

We are grilling a boat load of grub for the week and I premake our salads in a glass bowl. I cover it with wrap and it stays fresh in the fridge. That way its there when we need it.

We are eating grilled fish and chicken this week.

I am not doing very little milk for protein,. I love milk and I love having it in my diet. Thats one perk for L4L! lol


So I went to my first water aerobics. It was good fun. About 18 of us. One lady said the people will start to drop off as it gets colder. I hope I don't.

Socal,
lol, a new remodel! When is it supposed to be done. Do you have a bbq or Goerge Forman grill?

Hockeymom,
how are you today? Are you on pro days currently?

Laura,
where are youuuuu?

Darlahar,
did I spell that right?! lol..come post!!




You guys should post pix too!!

[shmootz]

I'm here...I'm here!

Yesterday, did great at the gym. But, chinese food is not on the plan??? hehe

Still down .2 pound. Not great but on target today. Have swordfish in the broiler as I type.

Will post more later.

New stats:

Current weight 147.6
Desired weight 130

Will take pictures this afternoon.
Darla

Lil, don't beat yourself up. I read on a Jilliam Michaels post that no matter what happens, just start again. No worries. We have been successful and will do it again!

xxox

[Stevie Renee]

Ack! I am up 2 pounds! lol
I am going to do a very low carb protein day.
I know it is not fat gain because of my calories but still. Dang scale.

Off to walk for 30 minutes.


How you doin'?!

[cdnhockeymom]

What the Hay!

The scale went up 3 pounds this morning! I hope it's just water retention. It has to be! I need to start writing down what I put in my mouth. The carbs have to be counted. We should both throw out our scales Stevie!

Hey Laura, starting over and over and over is the story of my life! LOL

Anyone watch the Biggest Loser last night? OMG, talk about a tear jerker. Poor Abby...I think that is her name. I could never imagine losing my whole family like that.

Well, lets keep hoping on the wagon girls....it's gonna be a long ride for me at this rate.

Have a great day my buddies.
love ya

[socalmoma]

Yes Lil, omg wasnt that awful - it's the first time I've watched it, but I have to say I liked it (maybe cause watching 400lb people made me feel less fat - is that bad?!?!) Anyhoo, I was .6 down this morning - not bad considering I ate 6 YES SIX packs of chocolate soy nuts - well, they WERE 100 cal packs......... my terrible weakness!!!

[Stevie Renee]

How is everyone? I am doing another pro day today. I did very well yesterday.

I did not weigh this morning as I don't micro manage the scale. I used to but yeah, not anymore.

Today I have cottage cheese, chicken, fish, protein shake.

I did not do well with water yesterday but will focus on it today.


Off to walk...30 minutes at least.


How is everyone doing?


Dont let September pass without some type of success marker.

[Stevie Renee]

I don't watch the Biggest Loser but from what little I read, that was a very sad tragedy

[cdnhockeymom]

Hey girls....hope you're all doing well.

I was afraid to weight myself this morning. I didn't do too bad though ( I think) . I'm eating another regular weight loss day today.

am..two boiled eggs w/low carb bread slice, coffee (of course....can't start the day without one!)
lunch..tuna with salad (olive oil and vinegar dressing)
dinner..I have chicken and salad planned.

snacks include yogurt and cheese, not eating too much fruit, just a few apple slices. Trying to keep the carb count as close to 50 as possible.

I managed a video last night and boy, did my body feel beat up! I'm soooo out of shape. Don't get it. I walk every day with the kids and push a big stroller. I sweat like mad!

I'm with you Stevie. We have to make our mark in September. There are less than two weeks left until October. (my chocolate weakness month, gotta get psyched for this one) We still have time to make a change!

OMG six packs of soy nuts are better than eating chocolate almonds (hmm)

Keep posting girlies. Gotta go....hear screaching in the background.

[Stevie Renee]

Ladies..
I am *gulp* going to try the 6 week middle age spread diet by Dr. Eades.
Like I mentioned, I have big fall goals and I am praying for results.

Good luck on your own journey!!

[cdnhockeymom]

Hey Stevie,

Let us know how it goes! I've been struggling on this and wondering if my body has become immune to it.

What is the 6 week middle age spread diet consist of?

[Stevie Renee]

Thaks hockeymom. I hate to flake. This program works but I get impatient I guess.
I just really want to push the losses. I dont have a lot to lose and it seems to drag on.

Come check us out......

6 Week Cure for the Middle Age Middle

[cdnhockeymom]

I know what you mean Stevie about being impatient. Sometimes our body needs a change. Let us know how you do.

[cdnhockeymom]

Where have all the girls gone?

I'm struggling that's for sure....got a cold and have been feeling horrible.
Going to take a break and restart in October. Going to get mentally ready for this as I've been falling off way too often.

Anyone willing to go with me????

[springalong]

everyone

Lil, Im with you for October! Ive been on and off for a while - mostly off, so havent felt like posting. Thanksgiving and my birthday is in October tho. Soooo? Anyways Im willing to give it a go.

Dana

[bonehenge]

hey you all.. can I join again? LOL!
I did well on L4L earlier last year.. and then sorta fell of the wagon and the weight is coming back... sigh. Wow,

Who would have thought that our little Maverick would have grown up to look like this.
Since I show him, I never get to see what he can look like out there. He finished with three four point majors. I knew we just needed to let him grow up.
gained 12 lbs this year so far... and despereate to get it back under control

[bonehenge]

so... ... good morning to you all.
our son just came back home... to live here with us for a while.. he did 8 years active duty in the army.. 3 tours in Iraq.. and until he gets a job and can move out into his on house.. he will be here with us.. he is single and just like DH and me.. got to lose weight.
We are going to start with the 3 Protein days on SATURDAY! just because tomorrow... we have a BBQ dinner to go to.. LOL
So.. we had a "meeting"! and that is when we decided to get started again.
gives me a little time to prepare and make sure I got all the stuff I need.

You all have a great day

[cdnhockeymom]

Welcome back Dana! and a big to you too bonehenge!

Great goal weight for end of year bonehenge....I'm in with you! I would love to be that much by then too! What a blessing to have your son back home. I have two sons and couldn't start to imagine them being away in the army for that long. How did your heart survive???Lot's of prayers for sure.

Way to go on the start up. I'm still fighting off a cold and was told to stay away from ketosis until I'm 100 percent.

Have a great weekend. I'm looking forward to joining in soon.

[bonehenge]

TGIF to you all.
thanks for the welcome.. I thought I came on the board and scared everyone off! LOL
I got all my food now... and I am stocked.. ready to go.
Baking an APPLE PIE.. for a potluck dinner tonight with friends. so that will be our last hurray for the next few weeks.

My DH and I are looking forward to it... I know DS will have some issues with it.. and it will take a little more adjustment for him.

So, I have been trying to get my mind set.. and get geared up for those 3 protein days! LOL!

[KSCammie]

Hi, I'm new to L4L. I bought the book at a used bookstore the other day and today is the first day of prep. On Monday I'll start my protein days. Two years ago I lost 57 lbs. but over half of it is back. Part of the problem was that once the weight was off the instructions for maintaining the loss weren't very good but I can't blame it all on the plan. Basically I went back to eating the way I used to - mistake! It looks like L4L has a better plan and a real adjustment and maintenance process. I need to lose about 35 lbs. now to get back into my size 8's. Any words of advice from those of you who have been successful?

Thanks, Cammie

[springalong]

Thanks Lil

Monika!

I think I will try and really go for it starting next week. Prob Tuesday instead of Monday bc I've been visiting a lady after work and she always gives me treats which of course its hard to say no to! This lady moves on Tuesday so that will give me a head start and then im off! Until my birthday that is!

All the best to you all!

Dana