***We Wish You A Medi-Weightloss in December***

[fit2b50]

Jerry-Let me preface this with, I am not suggesting insurance fraud. I am suggesting working with your doctor to see if there is some ongoing discomfort, back, leg, neck pain issue that would be relieved by the surgery. For example, women with large breasts can get a breast reduction covered by insurance due to the problems they are having from the weight of their breasts. Anyway, it's just a thought..Getting all of it covered is out but some of it because it is creating other issues..maybe. Good luck!! You've done such an outstanding job of taking it off, you deserve to finish it off! El

Originally Posted by jbiggars63

Actually, my true goal is 220 but my doc says I have 20-30 pounds of skin I will lose when I get all of my "tucking in" done. So, 250 was the goal we had set. I figure I will continue to try to lose until I have the surgerys which will happen, maybe, sometime in 2010. Thought I was going to use my flex plan for it but just found out it doesn't cover cosmetic surgery! So, it all has to come from out-of-pocket! It will happen though, eventually! I will not consider it done until it happens! I gotta finish the job!

[Ree07]

Originally Posted by Going2Lose

Too funny Jessica! I had not thought of that part.... 90 pounds less fat insulation! I better go buy a thicker winter coat, too!!

Shopping for cute clothes is the best part if losing this weight! I mean, I live in Florida, so a new winter coat isn't exactly a neccesity, but I've been wanting a cute little peacoat and so, why not!

[Cabrsa26]

Originally Posted by SDC2

Jo - Thanks for all that you do for this site! It is always an inspiration to see what everyone has lost.

Sarai - Congrats on being the biggest loser! You even beat Jerry... and that is saying something.

Ashley - Good for you! It is wonderful to see that you are achieving your goals and dreams.

Congrats to all of this months losers! Thanks for all the kind comments. I do like to decorate for the holidays as my anniversary and birthday both fall in there too. I love the weather, the spirit, the social gatherings, the music, visiting family, gift giving and just about everything about the season.

Hi Susie,
I cant believe I lost that much this month! Thank you for your encouragement, because without it I would have probably just gotten depressed and returned to old habits. Everyone's personal experience here helps me everyday. Congratulations to everyone - every pound lost is a victory and a step further towards better health.

Sarai

[SDC2]

Originally Posted by Cabrsa26

Hi Susie,
I cant believe I lost that much this month! Thank you for your encouragement, because without it I would have probably just gotten depressed and returned to old habits. Everyone's personal experience here helps me everyday. Congratulations to everyone - every pound lost is a victory and a step further towards better health.

Sarai

Sarai,

You are such a big winner in my book. Please stay strong during the holidays. These days are the make it or break it days. Focus on the company, conversation, decorations, and the spirit. Prepare so that you always have something that you can enjoy. I am so proud of you! We can enjoy and love the holidays without overindulging. Your present to yourself will be a smaller and better you!

[malloryann11]

Hey all had my first december weigh in today... Had a really good week lost 5.6 pounds with 4.79 of it as fat! This brings me to a total of 20.3 pounds!! 4 pounds away from goal!

[AshleyR]

Great day! I ran in 33 degrees this am.. Lordy, my lungs hurt.

I am down 3.5 pounds today. And drum roll.. My BMI is now OVERWEIGHT... whoot-whoot! How funny to be happy over this.. LOL!

Great job losing to everyone! :P

[shanlock]

Originally Posted by AshleyR

Great day! I ran in 33 degrees this am.. Lordy, my lungs hurt.

I am down 3.5 pounds today. And drum roll.. My BMI is now OVERWEIGHT... whoot-whoot! How funny to be happy over this.. LOL!

Great job losing to everyone! :P

Congrats on being overweight! LOL! I'm looking forward to the day when I can say I am overweight too!

[Nick80]

good job Ashley!
I just had my weigh in today and have managed to gain 2lbs! I am hoping it was muscle gain since my fat percent is only 1.2% above the scales "desirable range" Also my fat weight was down 4 pounds. so here is hoping even though I am disappointed. They did put me on the 800 calorie a day wellness phase which i must admit sounds confusing. Believe it or not I have missed my daily oats! but will not try eating them just yet. hopefully I will feel better when I exercise now.

[AshleyR]

Thanks Shannon.. You will be there really soon too! HUGS!

Thanks Nick~ being down 4 lbs of fat is awesome. They just changed my intake to more due to my training. I can have 1 starch a day now.. Why does this scare me? LOL! My husband misses his oats as well.. and his shreaded wheat.. congrats on your loss.. that is awesome!

[AshleyR]

Nick~ Looks like our weight goal is the same and we are the same height too..

[anewstart]

Weigh in today -2.5lbs of pure fat! Down 28.2 lbs in 7 weeks!!! Had some trouble this week getting my water in and didnt take all my supplements, so I didnt expect such good results... but I did journal everyday so I did something right.. still heading in the right direction. We're going away for the Holidays and Im looking forward to being in the 170's by then!!

Looks like everyone is doing great! Keep up the good work!


Sandra

[nomorerolls]

Ashley......Brrr! That is cold. Get a set of the hand warmers too! They work great! Remeber every lbs loss represents loss of insulation ! stay woram and press on!

Nick 800 cals...that is great news! You must be a trusted weight loss agent! Good loss too!

Sandra Hey 205 lbs is a loss. A loss is a loss! Drink up! You really think the supplements make that big a difference?

[daboyzmomi3]

Hi everyone

I have been MIA for awhile due to the ankle injury from October really sidelining me here at home. No working out at all, I am more then likely going to be having surgery after the first of the year to repair the damage. I have managed to stay strong even through a mini vacation Thanksgiving week and Thanksgiving dinner itself. I even managed to lose 2.5 pds that week I don't think I have ever managed to lose weight during any holiday period. It was an eye opener for sure. It really showed me that the holidays aren't a reason to slack off on any plan. You can still enjoy a meal with your family but remain true to yourself and lose at the same time. It was an awesome feeling.

I am down 42 pds now 13 wks in and I am more then happy and proud. I have a weigh in this Wednesday and I know I have lost alot this week because some things I wore last week are not even going to work this week. My clothes are so baggy and I can't bring myself to buy new ones because I know I will be out of those just as fast as these. It is so unreal. I LOVE this WOL.

Thanks to everyone once again who helped me out in those first early weeks. I really appreciate this forum and everyones support along the way. I hope to be back up and posting more in the near future.

Take care everyone! Congrats to everyone who continues to walk the walk!

[AshleyR]

Nick- I was put on the 800 cal plan today as well. They told me since I am so active and training for my Tri and running that this is the best plan for me to be on. The fact that I can eat 1 starch a day (medi approved) makes me a bit nervous. I posted about it over on the workout thread.

Sandra~ AWESOME.. congrats!

Marie~ It was SO cold.. so cold I almost threw up...eck! I have the thermal runnig shirts with the half hand covers. I was numb.. I am running at the gym tomorrow..

[Mommy-2-girls]

OK guys, I wanted to share an update pic. Pic #1 is from Easter this year and is my "before", the 2nd one is minus 91 pounds taken this weekend!

[NOT2fat4fun]

Fantastic Jessica! You must feel great -you sure look it!

[Cabrsa26]

Hi everyone! Went for my 7th week weigh in and had a loss of 3.2 pounds (all fat). I have lost a total of 28 lbs. in seven weeks! I cant deny that I have had weak moments, but I wont give up. Everytime I fall - I will get right back up. I can jog for a mile and not feel like Im dying after two minutes. I see my face changing and finally I can start wearing clothes that I havent worn in almost three years. In another 12lbs I will be weighing the least that I have weighed in the last 12 years. I am sooooo excited.

Sarai

[Cabrsa26]

Congratulations Jessica! You and the baby look absolutely beautiful

[Ash347]

sarai
your weight loss is awesome!! way to go!
def an inspiration and makes me want to work harder!
love
ashley

[malloryann11]

Jessica You look amazing! Congrats to you!

[AshleyR]

Jessica & Sarai~ a huge congrats~you look great Jess!

[babyboyst]

Hey guys! Just wanted to share that I am going on Monday Dec. 14th to film a TV spot for MWL here in Charlotte! How fun!! I hit the 70 pound mark and have gone from an 18 to an 8, its a great "bonus" to do a tv spot for them, i'm excited!

[AshleyR]

How exciting Danika.. Cant wait to see it! Congrats sweetie!

[tracy_d]

Originally Posted by Ree07

Shopping for cute clothes is the best part if losing this weight! I mean, I live in Florida, so a new winter coat isn't exactly a neccesity, but I've been wanting a cute little peacoat and so, why not!

I know...I still can't wrap my head around the fact that I wear a size 6!!! It is so strange! I haven't been a size 6 since my early days of high school. The smallest I remember being in high school was a size 9!!

[stm1128]

I whined on this board the first week in November because I only lost 5 pounds the first week. Thanks to your encouragement, I stuck with it. Now I am down 16.9 pounds in one month! Three weeks into this, they measured my waist and I lost 3 1/2 inches off my waist. If you told me these stats when I started, I would have thought you were out of your mind! What a great program with great support!

[anewstart]

Jessica you look amazing!!!
Sarai.. great work!!!!
Danika, how exciting.. I cant wait to see it!!

Everyone is right... this program is almost like having "the magic pill" it works so fast there really isnt time to get discouraged! I have never been on a program where Ive lost weight this fast or havent waited for weigh in day so I could "treat" myself to a binge for doing so well.. kind of self defeating i know.. but thats the way it was... its been 7 weeks and I havent gone off plan at all.. I just dont have the desire to... now Christmas will be my true test.. we re headed home to NY where all my favorite foods are.. but my daughter and I are making a plan to stay on track.. heres hoping!

[katew1129]

So excited to hear about everyone's losses! How exciting!!!

Danika, YEAH on the commercial! You will do great!

Jessica - Thanks for sharing your pictures! You look amazing!!!

[katew1129]

I hit 80 pounds lost today! I am thrilled and wanted to share some before and "nows" (since I am not done yet). I started this journey thinking it would be just another diet that I try and don't stick to. I think the quick loss at the beginning along with the support from the clininc really helped me stick to it! My family and friends have been incredibly supportive and I am just so happy with this WOL/WOE.

I started at a size 24W and now at a 12/14 petite (YAHOO for shopping at Ann Taylor now!). I can run a 5K, do Yoga and chase my daughter around for hours which is great! I am 5 feet tall so still have a way to go but I am getting there!

Thanks to all the people on this board! It is a great resource for support, tips and recipes! Now time to get through the holidays and lose these last 40 pounds!

[Nick80]

There are too many WINNERS here to congratulate each of you. So I wanted to say Congratulations to all of you!!!.


PS the folks who posted before and after pics.. you look terrific!!

Great job everyone!

[babyboyst]

Originally Posted by katew1129

I hit 80 pounds lost today! I am thrilled and wanted to share some before and "nows" (since I am not done yet). I started this journey thinking it would be just another diet that I try and don't stick to. I think the quick loss at the beginning along with the support from the clininc really helped me stick to it! My family and friends have been incredibly supportive and I am just so happy with this WOL/WOE.

I started at a size 24W and now at a 12/14 petite (YAHOO for shopping at Ann Taylor now!). I can run a 5K, do Yoga and chase my daughter around for hours which is great! I am 5 feet tall so still have a way to go but I am getting there!

Thanks to all the people on this board! It is a great resource for support, tips and recipes! Now time to get through the holidays and lose these last 40 pounds!

OH KATE that is AWESOME!!!!!! I am so proud of you!!! What a huge accomplishment, I mean WOW, 80 POUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is such a great motivator to go in to christmas/holidays with that milestone now you are totally unstoppable, I love it!! I'm just so happy for you!! GO KATE GO!!!