Outstanding October with Medi Weight Loss

[QueenCityDiva]

For me - today is an EXCELLENT day! After a few down days, I think that Annie helped me identify the root of my issue and I have CONQUERED THAT ONE BABY! I realize that I am becoming - I'm like a caterpillar metamorphasizing - soon I'll be one BEE-UTIFUL butterfly!!! I can't wait to spread my wings, but I also need to remember that inside that cocoon is CHANGE. Change may be uncomfortable, and it'll suck sometimes. But in the end, I GET TO FLY (or in this case I'll get to be FLY in all my new skinny clothes LOL).

So today I'm all pumped up. I got a good workout in last night which made me feel better, and now I'm seriously considering doing P90X. I know it's TOUGH, but tough is good, right? I'm also SERIOUSLY looking forward to eating a piece of fruit tonight!!! YUMM-O!

[MediInDallas]

Originally Posted by QueenCityDiva

For me - today is an EXCELLENT day! After a few down days, I think that Annie helped me identify the root of my issue and I have CONQUERED THAT ONE BABY! I realize that I am becoming - I'm like a caterpillar metamorphasizing - soon I'll be one BEE-UTIFUL butterfly!!! I can't wait to spread my wings, but I also need to remember that inside that cocoon is CHANGE. Change may be uncomfortable, and it'll suck sometimes. But in the end, I GET TO FLY (or in this case I'll get to be FLY in all my new skinny clothes LOL).

So today I'm all pumped up. I got a good workout in last night which made me feel better, and now I'm seriously considering doing P90X. I know it's TOUGH, but tough is good, right? I'm also SERIOUSLY looking forward to eating a piece of fruit tonight!!! YUMM-O!

Jennifer,

I am on Day 6 of P90X. My clinic told me to wait and not start on the first week. It is hard but I love it. I don't think this workout and Medi diet match though so be very carefull. At least three times in the past 6 training days I almost passed out. I'm talking about how your eyes wonder off, you hear Tony Horton on TV but can't see his lips moving, weird I know.

The diet for this excersise includes carbs which we don't have. So if that happens, stop and take a rest.

Good luck

[QueenCityDiva]

Originally Posted by MediInDallas

Jennifer,

I am on Day 6 of P90X. My clinic told me to wait and not start on the first week. It is hard but I love it. I don't think this workout and Medi diet match though so be very carefull. At least three times in the past 6 training days I almost passed out. I'm talking about how your eyes wonder off, you hear Tony Horton on TV but can't see his lips moving, weird I know.

The diet for this excersise includes carbs which we don't have. So if that happens, stop and take a rest.

Good luck

Ummmm that sounds DANGEROUS! I'm not trying to DIE over here!

I don't think I'll have a problem modifying it to suit me - I can only do what I can do, right? I can ATTEMPT all of the pullups in the world, but it's just not gonna happen right now - BUT I do want to work my way up to it!

Hmmmm definitely something to think about. Maybe I'd better stick with Tae Bo for now?

[Nick80]

crobyninc, Jennifer
Thanks for your support! I have become determined to do this.. of course my Westie's ear's perk up and looks around when she hears my stomach growling...it is a funny sight I must say.

Nick

[deeya]

Looks like we all started at right about the same time... Congrats on your weightloss for Week 2...

I agree that it would be great if the numbers would continue to fall this fast... but am realistic enough to know they won't.. as long as they are moving down... I'm going to be happy..

I started Week 3 today and I started walking.. 30 min.. easy pace... but hey.. that's 30 minutes more than I did last week.. or the week before, etc etc etc... And I have WII Active arriving today.. whooo whoo..

Keep up the great work y'all!

Denise

[shanlock]

Originally Posted by deeya

Looks like we all started at right about the same time... Congrats on your weightloss for Week 2...

I agree that it would be great if the numbers would continue to fall this fast... but am realistic enough to know they won't.. as long as they are moving down... I'm going to be happy..

I started Week 3 today and I started walking.. 30 min.. easy pace... but hey.. that's 30 minutes more than I did last week.. or the week before, etc etc etc... And I have WII Active arriving today.. whooo whoo..

Keep up the great work y'all!

Denise

I love the Wii EA Sports Active! I hope you love it too!

[Nick80]

Thanks Katew112!

[crobyninc]

Originally Posted by QueenCityDiva

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 - thank you so much!

I have been reading all your posts and remembering how exciting it was to start Medi. It is that happiness and motivation that gets us through that first week. You are right, I have lost a lot of weight and I have hit a bump in the road, it will pass I know, but gah it is so irritating. It helps to know that I am supported. My husband has been wonderful, he is pushing me to go into maintenance to just change my point of view on life if nothing else. I am so consumed by this stall that it is affecting my whole outlook on everything.

For instance, my daughter is coming home this weekend from college with 3 friends. I haven't seen her since August 20th. Instead of being just thrilled about it on her call to let us know, I complained.... I mean really. When my kids were in high school we had kids here everyday, I loved having them around. I have become a real sour puss, and it has to stop.

So thank you Jennifer for your support. I am going to make it through this and I AM NOT QUITTING. I have too many friends here to support me.

With a better attitude
Robyn

[crobyninc]

Originally Posted by deeya

Looks like we all started at right about the same time... Congrats on your weightloss for Week 2...

I agree that it would be great if the numbers would continue to fall this fast... but am realistic enough to know they won't.. as long as they are moving down... I'm going to be happy..

I started Week 3 today and I started walking.. 30 min.. easy pace... but hey.. that's 30 minutes more than I did last week.. or the week before, etc etc etc... And I have WII Active arriving today.. whooo whoo..

Keep up the great work y'all!

Denise

I started out only walking 30 mins, it nearly killed me. But slowly but surely I got further and further from home in 15 minutes and then increased the time as well. Now if I don't walk, I miss it a lot! A couple weeks ago, I was in the grocery store and a lady stopped me and told me she has seen me walking everyday and thought it was great how much weight I had lost! She really made my day. I don't even know where she lives or her name but it was so nice of her to tell me that, especially right now while I struggle with my stall.

So keep walking! It becomes a great habit!

[Sarah H.]

Originally Posted by shanlock

I love the Wii EA Sports Active! I hope you love it too!

The Wii Active is my most favorite form of excercise right now. The nurse at the clinic asked me yesterday what I do for excercise. When I told her I was doing this, she said, "I've heard even the easiest level is hard at first, so it must be good for you!" I do find myself talking back to Bob, though, when I'm pouring sweat and he tells me I'm not working hard enough. LOL

I've also been walking some, but will get on the Wii first if given a choice. I like that there is some cardio, some resistance, some stretching...just a little bit of a lot of things. DH mentioned the other day that he thought he would get me the Wii Plus, just to see if I liked it. Does anyone already have that? What does it add to the Wii experience?

Today is my first day on only 1/2 of the AS...so far, so good. Hope everyone's having a gerat day!

[crobyninc]

Originally Posted by QueenCityDiva

Ummmm that sounds DANGEROUS! I'm not trying to DIE over here!

I don't think I'll have a problem modifying it to suit me - I can only do what I can do, right? I can ATTEMPT all of the pullups in the world, but it's just not gonna happen right now - BUT I do want to work my way up to it!

Hmmmm definitely something to think about. Maybe I'd better stick with Tae Bo for now?

Jennifer

I know I am pushing Jillian Michaels a lot lately but I love the 30 minute shred she has. If you have FIOS, you can try it for free right now on VOD. It maybe on other video on demand channels through other cable companies as well. Just search on Jillian Michaels. Anyway, I really like the work out, I know others on here have had problems because of the crunches, they have tailbone problems, so if you have that, then don't do this work out.

Also Jo loves the Buns of Steel dvd's. Jo knows her stuff, so take a look at those work outs as well.

I am just afraid if you have not been doing a lot of exercise the P90x is going to be too intense right now, probably something you can work into. And you may become frustrated as well.

Good luck on your work outs. Just make sure you do something everyday, even walking, that is what I did until I had lost about 60 pounds. No equipment, tv or anything just your tennis shoes!

[katew1129]

Originally Posted by QueenCityDiva

For me - today is an EXCELLENT day! After a few down days, I think that Annie helped me identify the root of my issue and I have CONQUERED THAT ONE BABY! I realize that I am becoming - I'm like a caterpillar metamorphasizing - soon I'll be one BEE-UTIFUL butterfly!!! I can't wait to spread my wings, but I also need to remember that inside that cocoon is CHANGE. Change may be uncomfortable, and it'll suck sometimes. But in the end, I GET TO FLY (or in this case I'll get to be FLY in all my new skinny clothes LOL).

So today I'm all pumped up. I got a good workout in last night which made me feel better, and now I'm seriously considering doing P90X. I know it's TOUGH, but tough is good, right? I'm also SERIOUSLY looking forward to eating a piece of fruit tonight!!! YUMM-O!

Jennifer,
Like Robyn, I am a big fan of Jillian's 30 day Shred DVD! It is awesome and only take 35 minutes. I was SO sore after the first time I did it but it gets better and I feel a lot stronger! I do that and run (did couch to 5K)
Good luck!
Kate

[Mommy-2-girls]

Robyn- I am so sorry you're feeling frustrated my friend!! You have done an amazing job thus far. I really really really think this is thyroid/hormone related and there's just nothing that the diet will do to fix that until you get those issues under control. Hang in there. You are awesome and inspiring.

Sarah- We have just the Wii Fit, not the Wii Fit plus and I love it. We got it for Christmas and it's still one of my favorite types of exercise because it's so easy and convenient for me to do while my kids are napping or the weather's bad.

Jennifer- 7 pounds is awesome and keep in mind, you're building muscle because of your exercise. I bet you lost more in fat than you realize!



Today my younger daughter turns 1 and I looked back at my records and realized that on Oct 14th last year I was 100 pounds heaver than I am now!! Gratned, I was delivering a baby but she sure wasn't a 100 pound baby! Even though my loss has slowed down lately and I've been kind of discouraged, 100 pounds in a year is pretty amazing to me. That's like carrying 2 of each of my 2 kids around all day. Wow.

[Desert-Rose7]

Hello all....just time for a short note before going back to work after a lunch break.

A small word of advice....EXERCISE....BUT AT A LEVEL THAT IS COMMENSURATE WITH YOUR CURRENT FITNESS LEVEL~~~~~

The Jillian Michaels Shred and the Px whatever are both VERY intense and in my own opinion and that of my doc and also my personal trainer....definitely NOT meant for severly overweight people or out of shape people. You can seriously injure yourself. I am in pretty doggone great shape right now and I will NOT do the Jillian Michaels ever again. It is just not for me. My old Buns of Steel is a great workout along with walking and the treadmill, swimming and the bike. Be careful in trying the latest trends, they are not always the best. Be careful!!!

Now....back to work!

And Robyn....after work I will send you a PM.....not enough time right now.



Jo

[crobyninc]

Thanks Jessica! And yes 100 pounds is insane! Think how hard your body was working to carry that around. Keep going and we will get through this slow down!

[Medi-Annie]

Originally Posted by QueenCityDiva

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!

Ditto to everything Jennifer just said! I was reading your posts and getting inspiration from you long before I ever typed a word on the board.

Robyn, YOU ROCK!

[Medi-Annie]

Originally Posted by Sarah H.

The Wii Active is my most favorite form of excercise right now. The nurse at the clinic asked me yesterday what I do for excercise. When I told her I was doing this, she said, "I've heard even the easiest level is hard at first, so it must be good for you!" I do find myself talking back to Bob, though, when I'm pouring sweat and he tells me I'm not working hard enough. LOL

I've also been walking some, but will get on the Wii first if given a choice. I like that there is some cardio, some resistance, some stretching...just a little bit of a lot of things. DH mentioned the other day that he thought he would get me the Wii Plus, just to see if I liked it. Does anyone already have that? What does it add to the Wii experience?

Today is my first day on only 1/2 of the AS...so far, so good. Hope everyone's having a gerat day!

I got the Wii Fit Plus the other day. Is that the one you're talking about? It has several enhancements to the original Wii Fit. It allows you to track your caloric burn using METS and also allows you to create a workout filled with your favorites. It has the same exercises that were in the original Wii Fit and it adds a number of new exercise "games." I haven't tried them all, but I enjoy the ones I have tried. I also like that it adds an Activities Tracker, which allows you to enter exercises you have done away from the Wii Fit. I think the calories burned seem a tad high, so I always plug a slighter lower amount into my Daily Plate details.

I haven't tried the Wii Active, so I'm not sure how it compares to that.

Hope that helps a bit.

[Medi-Annie]

Originally Posted by QueenCityDiva

For me - today is an EXCELLENT day! After a few down days, I think that Annie helped me identify the root of my issue and I have CONQUERED THAT ONE BABY! I realize that I am becoming - I'm like a caterpillar metamorphasizing - soon I'll be one BEE-UTIFUL butterfly!!! I can't wait to spread my wings, but I also need to remember that inside that cocoon is CHANGE. Change may be uncomfortable, and it'll suck sometimes. But in the end, I GET TO FLY (or in this case I'll get to be FLY in all my new skinny clothes LOL).

So today I'm all pumped up. I got a good workout in last night which made me feel better, and now I'm seriously considering doing P90X. I know it's TOUGH, but tough is good, right? I'm also SERIOUSLY looking forward to eating a piece of fruit tonight!!! YUMM-O!

OMG! I helped somebody! I typically feel like I'm always the one needing help!

Seriously, my heart knows what you're feeling; and I'm so grateful for this board. It keeps me motivated in a way that nothing else does.

Keep at it Ms. Jennifer!

[QueenCityDiva]

Originally Posted by Desert-Rose7

Hello all....just time for a short note before going back to work after a lunch break.

A small word of advice....EXERCISE....BUT AT A LEVEL THAT IS COMMENSURATE WITH YOUR CURRENT FITNESS LEVEL~~~~~

The Jillian Michaels Shred and the Px whatever are both VERY intense and in my own opinion and that of my doc and also my personal trainer....definitely NOT meant for severly overweight people or out of shape people. You can seriously injure yourself. I am in pretty doggone great shape right now and I will NOT do the Jillian Michaels ever again. It is just not for me. My old Buns of Steel is a great workout along with walking and the treadmill, swimming and the bike. Be careful in trying the latest trends, they are not always the best. Be careful!!!

Now....back to work!

And Robyn....after work I will send you a PM.....not enough time right now.



Jo

Thank you, Jo, for interrupting our previously scheduled chatting with your very important PSA! I think you are right, after doing a lot of reading on P90X today, it may be too intense for me. I think I can do ANYTHING and when I hear about overweight people, I think "SURELY they don't mean me - I've got big bones!!!" But I am overweight and it probably would be really hard. I'm going to keep looking around to see if there is something easier I can do.

Robyn, I will check our listings to see if there is a Jillian Michaels workout on demand. If so, I'll definitely do it! Lord knows, I've gotta do SOMETHING! I am getting into running, but I'm already bored (I'm so flighty - I need constant stimulation) plus the weather is nasty. I need to have something I can do at home so that there is no excuse. I've got the Tae Bo Bootcamp and can keep kicking with Billy for now!

[allbrobower]

Hi everyone. I posted in the Newbie thread, but thought I would join the masses over here as well.

Just got through week one. Lost 8 pounds the first week. I am excited. Cant wait to continue seeing the weight come off (FINALLY!)

Congratulations to everyone on a super October.

Allison

[QueenCityDiva]

Originally Posted by crobyninc

Jennifer - thank you so much!

I have been reading all your posts and remembering how exciting it was to start Medi. It is that happiness and motivation that gets us through that first week. You are right, I have lost a lot of weight and I have hit a bump in the road, it will pass I know, but gah it is so irritating. It helps to know that I am supported. My husband has been wonderful, he is pushing me to go into maintenance to just change my point of view on life if nothing else. I am so consumed by this stall that it is affecting my whole outlook on everything.

For instance, my daughter is coming home this weekend from college with 3 friends. I haven't seen her since August 20th. Instead of being just thrilled about it on her call to let us know, I complained.... I mean really. When my kids were in high school we had kids here everyday, I loved having them around. I have become a real sour puss, and it has to stop.

So thank you Jennifer for your support. I am going to make it through this and I AM NOT QUITTING. I have too many friends here to support me.

With a better attitude
Robyn

LOL I'm a firm believer in HAVING a bad attitude - just go ahead and have it! When I'm in a funk, I give myself all day long to be funky WITH the stipulation that I have to wake up tomorrow with a positive outlook. Somedays it works, and somedays it doesn't. I had a rough few days last week and I'd lost nothing - I can't imagine how that compares to someone who has been faithfully doing this for months.

And oh yeah, I'm all enthusiastic about it NOW, but believe you me - I can promise you that in about 2 weeks I'll be ready to throw in the towel! I can see myself saying "screw this, I'm eating CAKE!" so I will need ALL OF YOU to reel me back in, boost me up, and remind me that it's all worth it! I'm putting you in my back pocket on spiritual speed dial - I'm SURE I'll need a kick in the pants and a shoulder to cry on throughout this process!

[SDC2]

Wow! Alot of posts today.

First off let me say to all the newbies! You have picked a great program, the one that works. Hang in there, because week 1 is really tough and you might feel extremely weak and even a little sick like, but it is so worth it to get rid of the cravings and clean out your system.

Congratulations to all the great losses! It is so inspirational to see that first months weightloss. That was what turned me into a believer and realize that this time I would make it all the way.

Robyn and Jessica, you are loved! Thanks for sharing your struggle with us. I feel for both of you. You are working so hard and I am so glad that neither of you are going to give up. You both have come so far. Please keep us informed on your progress and Robyn, on your thyroid results. I want to flick my magic wand and make your stalls go away. I know if anyone can beat this it will be the two of you and you will. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

I have a few other suggestions on exercises that I really enjoy that are easy on the joints... spinning (aka studio spinning and is a great calorie burn), Dance Dance Revolution (or DDR for PS2 or XBOX and boy is this fun and addictive!), and deep water aerobics (you get a workout and a massage at the same time).

[freshroses2]

Finally... I have found a program that works for me...I started October 9...weighed in at the clinic today and was down 7.8 pounds for my first week...I also had a bonus while at the clinic...I saw Jerri walking out of the office...Yes...he looks great...Have a great week...KEEP LOVING YOURSELVES...GOD BLESS

[crobyninc]

Too cool Freshroses2 - I am beginning to think Jerry is a celeb!!! You should have taken some pictures of him! BTW congrats on your great weight loss. Enjoy your veggies!

[MediInDallas]

Originally Posted by QueenCityDiva

Thank you, Jo, for interrupting our previously scheduled chatting with your very important PSA! I think you are right, after doing a lot of reading on P90X today, it may be too intense for me. I think I can do ANYTHING and when I hear about overweight people, I think "SURELY they don't mean me - I've got big bones!!!" But I am overweight and it probably would be really hard. I'm going to keep looking around to see if there is something easier I can do.

Robyn, I will check our listings to see if there is a Jillian Michaels workout on demand. If so, I'll definitely do it! Lord knows, I've gotta do SOMETHING! I am getting into running, but I'm already bored (I'm so flighty - I need constant stimulation) plus the weather is nasty. I need to have something I can do at home so that there is no excuse. I've got the Tae Bo Bootcamp and can keep kicking with Billy for now!

Jennifer,

One of the good thing about P90X is the whole muscle confusion strategy that gives us faster reults. Why don't you check out Power 60 and Power 90 instead. It's based on the same principal but not as intense.

Andy

[crobyninc]

I have a new avitar, thanks to my husband. He said I needed to see myself in a picture in not in my minds eye. I have an awesome husband.

[shanlock]

Originally Posted by crobyninc

I have a new avitar, thanks to my husband. He said I needed to see myself in a picture in not in my minds eye. I have an awesome husband.

What a great update to your avatar! You look great Robyn! I KNOW how absolutely difficult and frustrating it is when you're doing everything right and yet the scales don't budge! When they finally start budging though, I bet you'll have a big loss! Congrats on making it this far and doing so well!

[NOT2fat4fun]

Robyn - You continue to be a great inspiration to so many - the new photo of you is terrific and I am glad that your husband had you post it - soo much difference....
- three weeks of a stall is difficult to take when you are working so hard but think about what you have done - losing 80 lbs is really a fantastic accomplishment. One thing that my doctor told me is that once a week I should eat more calories just to mess with my metabolism - I stick to proteins only - but I think it has helped. Maintenance also increase carbs - you might ask about this... stay with it - you will get what you want...

[Carolina_Girl]

Nice updated avatar!!!! Keep up the good work!

[jbiggars63]

Originally Posted by crobyninc

Too cool Freshroses2 - I am beginning to think Jerry is a celeb!!! You should have taken some pictures of him! BTW congrats on your great weight loss. Enjoy your veggies!

Yeah right! Me? You don't know how many people have asked for autographs before they begin costing something! I'm just a normal everyday joe that put his mind to getting healthy and found the right combination for me (TOPS for support, Medi diet and support, determination to keep me on the straight and narrow, and a local gym that has everything I need for my exercise routine along with the many new friends and support I have found here). Do you notice how important the word support is too me? It just blows my mind that I have lost this much so quickly. I went into this year with a motto of 90 pounds in 09. I am now at 220 lost, 23 to goal! It's looking good that I may make it before the year is out!

Freshroses...were you the young lady I spoke with at the clinic? If so, nice to meet ya and welcome to the BEST support group on the net!