Outstanding October with Medi Weight Loss - Page 13

NOT2fat4fun · 10-13-2009, 02:13 PM

MBP -yes -rapid weight loss can make you lose hair and have brittle nails - make sure you take Omega 3's - if they make you feel 'fish burpy' - throw them in the freezer - then they get far enough into your system before they unthaw.
Now that I am losing slower I don't have the problem anymore.

jbiggars63 · 10-13-2009, 05:32 PM

I have been taking 3 Omega Oils a day have not had any problems with the hair or nails.

More interesting news...sorry...I feel guilty about always putting this stuff up here...me..me..me...I just wanted to let yall know of some things that came up today!

Things are happening quickly! I may be in an upcoming issue of People magazine! They (People Magazine) sent a request to TOPS Corp for people who have lost half their starting weight and mine was one of them they sent. I'm not quite half way (needed to have a ...loss of 244.5 pounds and I have lost 215 but 203 of that is since January 6th of this year). So they may, or may not use it. KSN will be following me Thursday night at Genesis taking footage of me doing the 730pm spin class and other things around the gym. They are going to produce a half hour show showing my weight loss story to be shown on Cox Cable 22 next week! A producer at KSN also sent my story to the Today Show. Crazy Cool!

hudiman · 10-13-2009, 05:39 PM

Jerry, that is awesome, just to be considered is a treat. Keep us posted!

meltingmagnolia · 10-13-2009, 05:50 PM

Thanks so much for everyone's advice on facing a diet with a spouse who doesn't need it. Losing weight is a huge struggle for me and its just nothing for him and I don't know if he fully understands how important it is that I really stick to this plan. It comes so easy to him to stay thin that he cannot comprehend what an uphill battle I am always facing!

The meal situation seems so frustrating to me for some reason. I know that he genuinely loves for me to cook (and I appreciate that he doesn't cook, for both of our sakes). I feel selfish when i am so focused on what I am eating and not on preparing something that he would enjoy. As silly as it sounds, my biggest fear is that he will eat exactly what I eat and shed lots of weight...and there I will be, still struggling through and STILL the chubby spouse.

Am I just being crazy here????

katew1129 · 10-13-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by QueenCityDiva

Ok, here I come slinking in..... THANK YOU ALL for being concerned about me. Here goes:

I lost 7 pounds in the first week.
BUT - THAT IS ALL CHANGING! I CAN DO THIS AND I WILL DO THIS!

The best thing I can say right now is that I don't want to give up! I'm not giving up at all, and I'm determined to keep pushing no matter how hard it is!

Jennifer
7 pounds is awesome! That is A LOT of weight to lose in 1 week and you should be proud of yourself! I am most certainly proud of ya!
Stay committted as this WOE works....we are all here for you!

katew1129 · 10-13-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CAgirl

welcome to all the newbies! and great job everyone! this is so awesome! i just wanted to pop in and say hi!

i've been kind of MIA because my kids have been sick for the last week and now i have it.

so i've had kind of an off week. nothing really bad as far as eating goes, but i haven't been journaling often and i didn't get to go to my appt. last week because i had an interview scheduled at the last minute, so i had to cancel and they didn't have anything left for that week.

i've only been drinking about half of my water intake, so i got back on track with that and journaling yesterday. if i feel better by tomorrow, i will start working out again. whew, it feels good to get that out! :blush: i go for my weigh in on Friday morning, so hopefully i'll come back with good results. anyway, just wanted to update!

CAGirl
Thanks for the update. Hope the interview went well! Now its time to get back on track! I know life can get hectic sometimes but use this week to get back in the swing of things. Start journaling on the dailyplate and space out your water so you are sure to get it all in. YOU can do this!

Sarah H. · 10-13-2009, 06:54 PM

Hi all!

I can't wait to get home every night and read about everyone's progress...it truly inspires me to keep going. I weighed tonight and after 18 days, here's where I'm at:
13.9 lbs. gone forever
17.2 lbs. of fat (nurse told me the difference is water)
4.0% drop in fat mass
2.4 drop in BMI

They are a little concerned about the water issue, but the nurse told me maybe I was drinking too much (who knew there was such a thing!) and I can back off this week.

They cut my AS by half...only 1/2 of a tablet a day now. Two weeks ago, the dr. added spirolactone (sp?) and metformin, which I have been on before. Assuming I keep doing well, they will probably up my met in a couple of weeks. Only 11 lbs. to go till my first 10% gone!

Anyway, that's where I am today. Thank you all for helping me get here with your inspiring posts and helpful replies. Have a great rest of the week eveyrone!

SDC2 · 10-13-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jbiggars63

I have been taking 3 Omega Oils a day have not had any problems with the hair or nails.

More interesting news...sorry...I feel guilty about always putting this stuff up here...me..me..me...I just wanted to let yall know of some things that came up today!

Things are happening quickly! I may be in an upcoming issue of People magazine! They (People Magazine) sent a request to TOPS Corp for people who have lost half their starting weight and mine was one of them they sent. I'm not quite half way (needed to have a ...loss of 244.5 pounds and I have lost 215 but 203 of that is since January 6th of this year). So they may, or may not use it. KSN will be following me Thursday night at Genesis taking footage of me doing the 730pm spin class and other things around the gym. They are going to produce a half hour show showing my weight loss story to be shown on Cox Cable 22 next week! A producer at KSN also sent my story to the Today Show. Crazy Cool!

Jerry,

You make it all about you, you, you, because the reason you got heavy was because you made it about every one else. Basque in the glory because you so deserve it and we are so proud of you. Please post links so that we can follow the story. You are our Medi King and representative.

katew1129 · 10-13-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Medi-Annie

This week-end was a bit of challenge with both a wedding and the Panthers game to attend, BUT I did it! I got through both events with flying colors! I enjoyed beef tenderloin and green beans at the wedding (but ignored the bread, potatoes, and cake.) At the game, I brought a snack package of almonds, and it was all I really felt I wanted or needed. I drank water the entire game. It was great to see the Panthers win too!

Lost another 2.1 pounds this week for a total of 25 in 9 weeks. I want to be one of my clinic's 100 pound losers. For the first time, I beleive I can get there!

Annie
Nice work and great will power! And GO Panthers (finally a win!!)

deeya · 10-13-2009, 07:33 PM

Hi y'all... been out of touch most of the last few days -- migraine one day and out of town for a couple of days too... but wanted to post an update..

I weighed in today.. 5.5 pounds gone...

That's 18.5 pounds in 2 weeks!! I'm so excited!

Congrats to all the other losers in here too... just catching up on the thread and you people ROCK!!!

Denise

Carolina_Girl · 10-13-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by QueenCityDiva

Ok, here I come slinking in..... THANK YOU ALL for being concerned about me. Here goes:

I lost 7 pounds in the first week. NOT what I was hoping for. It's great, don't get me wrong, but I was hoping to be like 50 pounds lighter LOL. But I'm understanding that this is a process.

After my visit yesterday, I felt SO BUMMED OUT! It wasn't the weight, it was all of the advice my trainer gave me. He is super cool and I enjoy meeting with him. He seems to be REALLY rooting for me and he gave me some REALLY good advice. He looked over what I ate last week and fussed me out!

He really let me have it about changing the times I eat and how I spread my food out. I didn't eat badly, but I'm not usually hungry until around 11 or 12, then I'll eat again around 3 or 4 then I eat dinner between 7 and 8. I don't usually go to bed until well after midnight, and he told me the hell I'm putting my body through. He is 100% right, and he was so encouraging about how I will see better results if I change these things, but I just felt so saddened.

(Cue pity party music here) I am having a REALLY hard time shaking off this feeling like I've got to not only change what I eat and start exercising, but I have to change EVERYTHING about my life - my schedule, my eating habits, and all that. I keep telling myself that this is a new way of LIFE and I should embrace it, but today I'm struggling to do that. I know that if I do the things I've always done, I'll have the same results I've always had. I know this and I do want to change - I guess I'm just feeling a little overwhelmed with it.

He told me to start in babysteps so this week, I need to be in bed before midnight and NO FOOD after 8pm. I also have to eat breakfast within an hour of waking up - and he said Jello doesn't count

He also said sunflower seeds and a pickle do not count as a meal (who knew?). I've never been a big meal person - I like to eat little snacks.

BUT - THAT IS ALL CHANGING! I CAN DO THIS AND I WILL DO THIS!

The best thing I can say right now is that I don't want to give up! I'm not giving up at all, and I'm determined to keep pushing no matter how hard it is!

WTG girl! Take that loss and run with it!!! You will learn each week new things that will help ya along the way. (I know I sure do!) I go for my 5th WI on Friday- I ALWAYS go on Fridays. Hopefully I'll get to meet ya there soon. Keep up the good work!

Ree07 · 10-13-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chilibean

Ree, nice to see someone in my neck of the woods lol. The office being closed yesterday threw me off too as my weigh in is on Mondays (they aren't open very much as it is so I was surprised they closed for the day). I go in this morning for my week two weigh in. I get my shots Monday and Thursday, I guess this week it will be today and Thursday.
l

I thought I recognized you from your avatar pic this morning when I came in. Before I finished rescheduling with the receptionist, you were already called in so I didn't get a chance to say 'hi'. It was the busiest I've seen the office (from being closed yesterday I guess).

Enjoy your cruise next week!
Ree

CAgirl · 10-13-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by katew1129

CAGirl
Thanks for the update. Hope the interview went well! Now its time to get back on track! I know life can get hectic sometimes but use this week to get back in the swing of things. Start journaling on the dailyplate and space out your water so you are sure to get it all in. YOU can do this!

thanks for the response Kate! i appreciate the encouragement.

SDC2 · 10-13-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by meltingmagnolia

Thanks so much for everyone's advice on facing a diet with a spouse who doesn't need it. Losing weight is a huge struggle for me and its just nothing for him and I don't know if he fully understands how important it is that I really stick to this plan. It comes so easy to him to stay thin that he cannot comprehend what an uphill battle I am always facing!

The meal situation seems so frustrating to me for some reason. I know that he genuinely loves for me to cook (and I appreciate that he doesn't cook, for both of our sakes). I feel selfish when i am so focused on what I am eating and not on preparing something that he would enjoy. As silly as it sounds, my biggest fear is that he will eat exactly what I eat and shed lots of weight...and there I will be, still struggling through and STILL the chubby spouse.

Am I just being crazy here????

Please check out the recipes. There are some awesome recipes that you can prepare that noone feels like they are suffering. Please keep an open mind and don't create defeat before it happens. So far my family of 3, 6 foot+ sons and husband (who is 6'3") have loved all the things I have made and they have all been Medi friendly. If I can keep my gentle giants happy so can you. No more excuses!

tracy_d · 10-14-2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by NOT2fat4fun

Great job Tracy!!! Impressive weight loss! How did you get yourself running?
I weigh in on Thursday - will let you know how it goes.

Well, I've been rollerblading for a couple of months along side my husband who was training for his first 10k run out at Disney (he was challenged by a co-worker and his competitive side just couldn't resist). Anyway, I guess I built up stamina with the roller blading which really gets your heart rate up- as much as jogging. So when it was just too hot one day, I went to the gym with him and ran 2 miles straight on the treadmill with no problems!!

After seeing him run the race and all the people who were doing it too, it inspired me. I thought- "if that person can do that, so can I!!" I know I can definitely do a 5k (3.1 miles), even though I'm still dealing with shin splints

Gotta figure out how to stretch so that doesn't happen, or maybe it will get better with time.

I'm looking forward to hearing your stats on Thursday!! Go GIRL!

crobyninc · 10-14-2009, 03:52 AM

Jerry that is so awesome! I hope you will be able to send us the link to watch your segment. We are all very proud of you!

MBP - I experienced hair loss, brittle nails, dizziness and just a general feeling of not feeling good at 70 pounds after 6 months of being on the diet. I have been taking a fish oil supplement, so the clinic upped my calories to 800 protein and then 2 servings of veggies. I don't eat fruit hardly ever but could if I wanted to as a part of one of my veggie servings. This helped with my hair and nail issues. The dizziness is still a problem but it is because of low blood pressure. I do feel good again also.

Everyone else you are doing great. Keep it up and look to Jerry as your inspiration. He truly knows where he is going right now!

crobyninc · 10-14-2009, 03:57 AM

Well I had another no loss weigh in. It is now 3 in a row. Offically stalled. The clinic has suggested that I go into a maintenance mode for a month to reset myself. I am considering it because frankly I am quite upset with myself right now. I took a print out of my daily plate for them to look at and nothing jumped out at them as far as mistakes I would be making in my food choices. My options at this point are quit or maintenance. I don't like either choice but what I am doing now is not working either.

My dad always said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I think his saying applies here for me.

So sorry for the downer post.

Best wishes to everyone else, keep up the good work, you are all doing fantastic.

Robyn

Carolina_Girl · 10-14-2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by crobyninc

Well I had another no loss weigh in. It is now 3 in a row. Offically stalled. The clinic has suggested that I go into a maintenance mode for a month to reset myself. I am considering it because frankly I am quite upset with myself right now. I took a print out of my daily plate for them to look at and nothing jumped out at them as far as mistakes I would be making in my food choices. My options at this point are quit or maintenance. I don't like either choice but what I am doing now is not working either.

My dad always said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I think his saying applies here for me.

So sorry for the downer post.

Best wishes to everyone else, keep up the good work, you are all doing fantastic.

Robyn

Sorry to hear this. Could the clinic not help pin down something that might be the cause? Do you exercise? If so, then maybe you need a change in what it is you do for exercise. You have really done so well with your loss so far, I wish there was something I could do to help you.

crobyninc · 10-14-2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina_Girl

Sorry to hear this. Could the clinic not help pin down something that might be the cause? Do you exercise? If so, then maybe you need a change in what it is you do for exercise. You have really done so well with your loss so far, I wish there was something I could do to help you.

No the clinic is at a loss as well... And yes I exercise a lot. I walk 3 miles in 45 minutes 5 days a week with 50 sit ups and I added last week the Jillian Michaels Shred 5 days a week as well. I take 1 day off a week. So excercise is not an issue and I have changed it up as well. I have an appointment to have thyroid tests done in 10 days, I suspect I have issues there. Just very frustrating.

katew1129 · 10-14-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by crobyninc

Well I had another no loss weigh in. It is now 3 in a row. Offically stalled. The clinic has suggested that I go into a maintenance mode for a month to reset myself. I am considering it because frankly I am quite upset with myself right now. I took a print out of my daily plate for them to look at and nothing jumped out at them as far as mistakes I would be making in my food choices. My options at this point are quit or maintenance. I don't like either choice but what I am doing now is not working either.

My dad always said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I think his saying applies here for me.

So sorry for the downer post.

Best wishes to everyone else, keep up the good work, you are all doing fantastic.

Robyn

Robyn
That is frustrating and I am sorry! I am glad you are posting and sharing with us so we can offer support! We certainly all want you to succeed! Going into Maintenance for a while may be a good thing. That way once you go back into the acute phase you body may get a nice jump start! Hope the appt at the dr for the thyroid check goes well and you get some answers soon!
Take care
Kate

katew1129 · 10-14-2009, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbiggars63

I have been taking 3 Omega Oils a day have not had any problems with the hair or nails.

More interesting news...sorry...I feel guilty about always putting this stuff up here...me..me..me...I just wanted to let yall know of some things that came up today!

Things are happening quickly! I may be in an upcoming issue of People magazine! They (People Magazine) sent a request to TOPS Corp for people who have lost half their starting weight and mine was one of them they sent. I'm not quite half way (needed to have a ...loss of 244.5 pounds and I have lost 215 but 203 of that is since January 6th of this year). So they may, or may not use it. KSN will be following me Thursday night at Genesis taking footage of me doing the 730pm spin class and other things around the gym. They are going to produce a half hour show showing my weight loss story to be shown on Cox Cable 22 next week! A producer at KSN also sent my story to the Today Show. Crazy Cool!

Jerry
that is wonderful! Congrats! Please do keep us posted!
Kate

crobyninc · 10-14-2009, 06:29 AM

Thank you Kate!

Carolina_Girl · 10-14-2009, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by crobyninc

No the clinic is at a loss as well... And yes I exercise a lot. I walk 3 miles in 45 minutes 5 days a week with 50 sit ups and I added last week the Jillian Michaels Shred 5 days a week as well. I take 1 day off a week. So excercise is not an issue and I have changed it up as well. I have an appointment to have thyroid tests done in 10 days, I suspect I have issues there. Just very frustrating.

Oh, well I was thinking maybe changing up your exercise, but seems you have already done that. I know its frustrating. But I'll keep ya in my thoughts.

Bre321 · 10-14-2009, 06:48 AM

Robyn,

I can only imagine how frustrating this must be! The only advice I have is to remove yourself from the situation for a moment (I know, sounds impossible) and just look at how far you have come! 80 lbs in INCREDIBLE! Maybe heading into maintenance and then switching back to acute will be just the jumpstart that your body needs.

Soon enough all of your hard work will pay off! I will NEVER complain about a 2 lb weightloss- as I realize now how frustrating it must be that you are working so hard and are not seeing the weight come off.

On the positive side of things, you are working out- building muscle and eating right! All of which can only help you in the long run : ) Keep your chin up! We are all here for support!

Nick80 · 10-14-2009, 06:53 AM

I just completed week 2 and had my weigh-in. I lost 6 lbs this week. So I am happy. My two week weight loss is 18 lbs. 62 more pounds to go. Hope I can stick to it, because it certainly is tough!

crobyninc · 10-14-2009, 06:56 AM

Thank you Bre and Candy, I really do appreciate your support.

WTG Nick. You will and it is hard but you can do it...

chilibean · 10-14-2009, 08:07 AM

Yesterday was my weigh in and I was down another 5.1 pounds

I wasn't expecting that so it was certainly a nice surprise. I am now down a total of 14.1 in two weeks, I'm very, very happy about that. My goal for this week is at least 2 lbs. I know the big losses can't continue, I must have really been eating badly before.

Congrats to all on their losses this week, this is a busy thread and it seems when I get a chance to pop in a lot has happened!

Ree, I am now trying to remember who was at the office when I was there yesterday (and yes it was very busy). If you saw someone in BCA month scrubs and a couple of pink extensions in her hair, then that was me lol. A salon in the area was doing that for donations for BCA and I just couldn't resist lol.

Cheryl

katew1129 · 10-14-2009, 09:16 AM

Congrats Cheryl! That is great!!!

Nick80 - congrats on the weight loss! You can stick to this! But please rememebr this needs to become your WOE & WOL! If it doesn't the weight comes back on...that is why following through on Mainenance is so important and I feel what sets Medi apart. Keep up the good work!

QueenCityDiva · 10-14-2009, 09:28 AM

Robyn,

I am so sorry that you are having such a tough time right now. Can I just take a moment to tell you THANK YOU SO MUCH for the incredible inspiration you've been? Your pictures are some of the ones that flash in my brain when I get discouraged - you've lost 80 pounds and as frustrated as you may feel now, I WANT TO BE LIKE YOU! I have read and appreciated so many of your posts and recipes and I would hate to see you quit. I'm going to keep you in my thoughts and prayers for the next few weeks. I know you are in good hands with your doctors and hopefully there will be an easy solution soon. Please don't give up, I think you are FABULOUS - so encouraging, so supportive, so STRONG, and so completely awesome! You've got this, girl!!! I'm convinced that a great solution is coming your way very soon! Until then, I'm here behind you - cheering you on, and I know I'm in good company - your cheering section is HUGE here!

QueenCityDiva · 10-14-2009, 09:31 AM

Nick and Chilibean - you guys ROCK! Wow - I'm starting week 2 and I'm all jazzed about what you guys are doing! I've got a lot of catching up to do to be where you guys are!

GO YOU!

and Jerry - HOLY WOW! That is so awesome and I'm all excited for you! You are certainly the Poster Child for Motivation, and you SHOULD be recognized for all of the hard work you've put into this! You are actual proof that we can change our lives - how cool is that? Please keep us posted! You're a celebrity now, so I guess that makes me your first official "groupie"!!!!

10-14-2009, 03:52 AM	#376
crobyninc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Land O lakes Florida Posts: 898 Gallery: crobyninc Stats: 335/243/180 WOE: Low carb and watching calories Start Date: March 9 2009	Jerry that is so awesome! I hope you will be able to send us the link to watch your segment. We are all very proud of you! MBP - I experienced hair loss, brittle nails, dizziness and just a general feeling of not feeling good at 70 pounds after 6 months of being on the diet. I have been taking a fish oil supplement, so the clinic upped my calories to 800 protein and then 2 servings of veggies. I don't eat fruit hardly ever but could if I wanted to as a part of one of my veggie servings. This helped with my hair and nail issues. The dizziness is still a problem but it is because of low blood pressure. I do feel good again also. Everyone else you are doing great. Keep it up and look to Jerry as your inspiration. He truly knows where he is going right now! __________________ Proud member of the 92 pound club!

10-14-2009, 06:48 AM	#384
Bre321 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 103 Gallery: Bre321 Stats: 5'8" 224/ 151.4/ 160 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: August 25, 2009	Robyn, I can only imagine how frustrating this must be! The only advice I have is to remove yourself from the situation for a moment (I know, sounds impossible) and just look at how far you have come! 80 lbs in INCREDIBLE! Maybe heading into maintenance and then switching back to acute will be just the jumpstart that your body needs. Soon enough all of your hard work will pay off! I will NEVER complain about a 2 lb weightloss- as I realize now how frustrating it must be that you are working so hard and are not seeing the weight come off. On the positive side of things, you are working out- building muscle and eating right! All of which can only help you in the long run : ) Keep your chin up! We are all here for support! __________________ "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." -Maria Robinson "Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely." Bre

10-14-2009, 08:07 AM	#387
chilibean Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Melbourne, Florida Posts: 2,282 Gallery: chilibean Stats: (175/169/140) WOE: low carb/no added sugar/low sodium Start Date: 09/29/09	Yesterday was my weigh in and I was down another 5.1 pounds I wasn't expecting that so it was certainly a nice surprise. I am now down a total of 14.1 in two weeks, I'm very, very happy about that. My goal for this week is at least 2 lbs. I know the big losses can't continue, I must have really been eating badly before. Congrats to all on their losses this week, this is a busy thread and it seems when I get a chance to pop in a lot has happened! Ree, I am now trying to remember who was at the office when I was there yesterday (and yes it was very busy). If you saw someone in BCA month scrubs and a couple of pink extensions in her hair, then that was me lol. A salon in the area was doing that for donations for BCA and I just couldn't resist lol. Cheryl __________________ http://tom-n-cheryl.smugmug.com/

10-14-2009, 09:28 AM	#389
QueenCityDiva Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 250 Gallery: QueenCityDiva Stats: 5'10" 266/245.4/165 WOE: Medi Start Date: Originally 10/09 Restarted 1/10	Robyn, I am so sorry that you are having such a tough time right now. Can I just take a moment to tell you THANK YOU SO MUCH for the incredible inspiration you've been? Your pictures are some of the ones that flash in my brain when I get discouraged - you've lost 80 pounds and as frustrated as you may feel now, I WANT TO BE LIKE YOU! I have read and appreciated so many of your posts and recipes and I would hate to see you quit. I'm going to keep you in my thoughts and prayers for the next few weeks. I know you are in good hands with your doctors and hopefully there will be an easy solution soon. Please don't give up, I think you are FABULOUS - so encouraging, so supportive, so STRONG, and so completely awesome! You've got this, girl!!! I'm convinced that a great solution is coming your way very soon! Until then, I'm here behind you - cheering you on, and I know I'm in good company - your cheering section is HUGE here! __________________ Jennifer

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10-13-2009, 02:13 PM	#361
NOT2fat4fun Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose,CA Posts: 342 Gallery: NOT2fat4fun Stats: 190/178/145 again WOE: Medi Start Date: May 5, 2009	*MBP* -yes -rapid weight loss can make you lose hair and have brittle nails - make sure you take Omega 3's - if they make you feel 'fish burpy' - throw them in the freezer - then they get far enough into your system before they unthaw. Now that I am losing slower I don't have the problem anymore.

10-13-2009, 05:32 PM	#362
jbiggars63 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 586 Gallery: jbiggars63 Stats: 493/192/193 WOE: Medi Start Date: 1/23/2009	I have been taking 3 Omega Oils a day have not had any problems with the hair or nails. More interesting news...sorry...I feel guilty about always putting this stuff up here...me..me..me...I just wanted to let yall know of some things that came up today! Things are happening quickly! I may be in an upcoming issue of People magazine! They (People Magazine) sent a request to TOPS Corp for people who have lost half their starting weight and mine was one of them they sent. I'm not quite half way (needed to have a ...loss of 244.5 pounds and I have lost 215 but 203 of that is since January 6th of this year). So they may, or may not use it. KSN will be following me Thursday night at Genesis taking footage of me doing the 730pm spin class and other things around the gym. They are going to produce a half hour show showing my weight loss story to be shown on Cox Cable 22 next week! A producer at KSN also sent my story to the Today Show. Crazy Cool!

10-13-2009, 05:39 PM	#363
hudiman Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 272 Gallery: hudiman Stats: 5'2" /155/ now at goal 125 WOE: Medi Weightloss Clinc Start Date: April 23, 2009	Jerry, that is awesome, just to be considered is a treat. Keep us posted!

10-13-2009, 05:50 PM	#364
meltingmagnolia Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 7 Gallery: meltingmagnolia Stats: 237/222/175 WOE: Medi Weightloss Clinic Start Date: October 6, 2009	Thanks so much for everyone's advice on facing a diet with a spouse who doesn't need it. Losing weight is a huge struggle for me and its just nothing for him and I don't know if he fully understands how important it is that I really stick to this plan. It comes so easy to him to stay thin that he cannot comprehend what an uphill battle I am always facing! The meal situation seems so frustrating to me for some reason. I know that he genuinely loves for me to cook (and I appreciate that he doesn't cook, for both of our sakes). I feel selfish when i am so focused on what I am eating and not on preparing something that he would enjoy. As silly as it sounds, my biggest fear is that he will eat exactly what I eat and shed lots of weight...and there I will be, still struggling through and STILL the chubby spouse. Am I just being crazy here????

10-13-2009, 06:54 PM	#367
Sarah H. Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: KS Posts: 47 Gallery: Sarah H. Stats: 255.5/235/200 WOE: MWL Start Date: 9/26/09	Hi all! I can't wait to get home every night and read about everyone's progress...it truly inspires me to keep going. I weighed tonight and after 18 days, here's where I'm at: 13.9 lbs. gone forever 17.2 lbs. of fat (nurse told me the difference is water) 4.0% drop in fat mass 2.4 drop in BMI They are a little concerned about the water issue, but the nurse told me maybe I was drinking too much (who knew there was such a thing!) and I can back off this week. They cut my AS by half...only 1/2 of a tablet a day now. Two weeks ago, the dr. added spirolactone (sp?) and metformin, which I have been on before. Assuming I keep doing well, they will probably up my met in a couple of weeks. Only 11 lbs. to go till my first 10% gone! Anyway, that's where I am today. Thank you all for helping me get here with your inspiring posts and helpful replies. Have a great rest of the week eveyrone!

10-13-2009, 07:33 PM	#370
deeya Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Eastern Shore Posts: 20 Gallery: deeya Stats: 236.5/217/160 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: September 30, 2009	Hi y'all... been out of touch most of the last few days -- migraine one day and out of town for a couple of days too... but wanted to post an update.. I weighed in today.. 5.5 pounds gone... That's 18.5 pounds in 2 weeks!! I'm so excited! Congrats to all the other losers in here too... just catching up on the thread and you people ROCK!!! Denise

10-14-2009, 03:57 AM	#377
crobyninc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Land O lakes Florida Posts: 898 Gallery: crobyninc Stats: 335/243/180 WOE: Low carb and watching calories Start Date: March 9 2009	Well I had another no loss weigh in. It is now 3 in a row. Offically stalled. The clinic has suggested that I go into a maintenance mode for a month to reset myself. I am considering it because frankly I am quite upset with myself right now. I took a print out of my daily plate for them to look at and nothing jumped out at them as far as mistakes I would be making in my food choices. My options at this point are quit or maintenance. I don't like either choice but what I am doing now is not working either. My dad always said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I think his saying applies here for me. So sorry for the downer post. Best wishes to everyone else, keep up the good work, you are all doing fantastic. Robyn

10-14-2009, 06:29 AM	#382
crobyninc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Land O lakes Florida Posts: 898 Gallery: crobyninc Stats: 335/243/180 WOE: Low carb and watching calories Start Date: March 9 2009	Thank you Kate!

10-14-2009, 06:53 AM	#385
Nick80 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 104 Gallery: Nick80 Stats: 6ft 249/175/180 WOE: Mediweight- maintenance Start Date: October 1, 2009	I just completed week 2 and had my weigh-in. I lost 6 lbs this week. So I am happy. My two week weight loss is 18 lbs. 62 more pounds to go. Hope I can stick to it, because it certainly is tough!

10-14-2009, 06:56 AM	#386
crobyninc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Land O lakes Florida Posts: 898 Gallery: crobyninc Stats: 335/243/180 WOE: Low carb and watching calories Start Date: March 9 2009	Thank you Bre and Candy, I really do appreciate your support. WTG Nick. You will and it is hard but you can do it...

10-14-2009, 09:16 AM	#388
katew1129 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 284 Gallery: katew1129 Stats: 232/212/130 WOE: Medi-weight loss Start Date: January 2013	Congrats Cheryl! That is great!!! Nick80 - congrats on the weight loss! You can stick to this! But please rememebr this needs to become your WOE & WOL! If it doesn't the weight comes back on...that is why following through on Mainenance is so important and I feel what sets Medi apart. Keep up the good work!

10-14-2009, 09:31 AM	#390
QueenCityDiva Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 250 Gallery: QueenCityDiva Stats: 5'10" 266/245.4/165 WOE: Medi Start Date: Originally 10/09 Restarted 1/10	Nick and Chilibean - you guys ROCK! Wow - I'm starting week 2 and I'm all jazzed about what you guys are doing! I've got a lot of catching up to do to be where you guys are! GO YOU! and Jerry - HOLY WOW! That is so awesome and I'm all excited for you! You are certainly the Poster Child for Motivation, and you SHOULD be recognized for all of the hard work you've put into this! You are actual proof that we can change our lives - how cool is that? Please keep us posted! You're a celebrity now, so I guess that makes me your first official "groupie"!!!!