Ecstasy Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Incredible job, Reid!!! It sounds like you've found what really works for you. Many people never even get as far as figuring it out! Take it carefully and you'll do great. I had lost 90 lbs in 14 mos and then blew out my adrenals. Cortisol dumped 40 of those lbs back. I've been carefully working at it and have re-lost 15-18 of those lbs (depending on the day)so far and am still hoping to keep going. I'd like to get back to the point I was at before the crash and then use that as Point A to keep going from there. Do you like water? You'd be astounded by the weight you drop with water aerobics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Hey, Muzz, you sound like you're keeping yourself busy! We built our deck and I remember how much hard work that was. Just remember, you're heading into summer there. Heatstroke and dehydration do not count as weight loss!!! We don't want you trickling away in between the decking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid C. Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thanks for the kind words, Kathy Lee. I hit a plateau a couple of weeks back and I have been getting a bit anxious for results. Of course, anxiety makes food start looking awfully good, especially a plate of steak fries with lots of mayo. Have had a few slips, but as long as the wife is out of town, the fridge is stocked with veggies,fruit, chicken, fish, and cottage cheese. I'm sure that the scale will start moving down again soon.ReidPS - The Grove and HOB have offically been designated as "free" days, just in case I pig out in front of witnesses. Didn't want to blow my credibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hey, free days are a smart way to go! Honestly, they keep you from feeling deprived and binging out. It's better to allow yourself to lose a day here and there rather than freak out and lose a week or two. I'm insulin resistant and they taught us that when they suggested I go to diabetes management classes (just so I wouldn't worsen and slip into diabetes.) Let yourself blow your glucose numbers once in awhile so you don't get discouraged and not stick to the diet. After awhile you get used to it and your body responds. I think you're making a lot of very wise decisions and it sounds like your body agrees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid C. Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Yup, so far so good. Well, there was the chocolate fish incident.... :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Yeah, he did me in with that, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Love you, Muzz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 No change. Just the same as last Saturday. Does that mean I have to be more activate or eat less??? Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 At least it's not a gain! And, yep, some exercise and eating less would be a great start!I made a turtle pumpkin pie that I got on the Weight Watcher's site. It was delish--although it was very messy/sloppy looking. I did have a slice of mom's homemade pumpkin pie though and it was awesome--I steered clear of her pecan pie. We ate at Applebee's last night and had the Weight Watcher's French onion soup and the cajun-lime talapia. Yummy! I wasn't able to go to weigh-in this week so not sure how I did for sure. Do know I lost some though!Take care all!Blessings,JulieOh--Reid--sounds like you're doing great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid C. Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thanks, Julie. Feeling pretty good!Reid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 It sounds like everyone has the problem well in hand here. Thanksgiving and Christmas are "free" days, too. I've been pretty good, because I let myself have some treats on the weekend.On Hallowe'en, Herman bought me a whole BOX (like, 22!) of those delicious Russell Stover chocolate pumpkins with orange marshmallow centers. However, I've been very good and still have 16 left. That's unheard of for me! I just keep thinking that more than one will put some of the (now) 12 pounds I've lost back on, and it stops me cold.Be strict with yourselves. It's SO worth it! --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid C. Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 The wife went a little nuts on stocking up candy for Halloween. I took the considerable excess to work, where it disappeared in three days, and I was branded a jerk because they my co-workers lack self control. Please believe me, I am not a jerk.An enabler, perhaps.... :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Yes, but if you didn't help them eat it then you aren't a co-dependant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 How are we doing this week gang? A lot of stress out there this time of year--that makes it really easy to mindlessly graze!I was down 2.6 pounds this week. My leader hugged me. She thought it was amazing that I could lose that much over Thanksgiving week! I've made a goal to lose 7 pounds by Jan. 1st. This week, I've been exercising more. I'm not starving to death afterwards like I was earlier this year after a workout. This is good! Hang in there everyone! We can do this! Blessings,Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I find that when I'm out shopping on the weekends, I'm eating less. --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 WELL DONE Julie. Here's to you reaching your Jan 1st goal.Sadly I seem to be going backwards at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Great job, Julie! It sounds like you've really figured out what your body needs and it's responding happily.Kiwi, do you know what's setting you back or is your body just kind of rebelling at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 It's not my body rebelling, but my brain at the thought of starting to lose weight again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Thanks you guys!It is really a chore to get your mind into the groove of losing weight. I guess it's just something that you have to obsess about or have a solid reason to keep you on course. If we could bottle will-power, we'd be rich!!Hang in there! I think if you make it through the holidays by staying the same, or gaining just few pounds, than things are going to be fine!Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Guess who forgot to weigh in!!!! Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Muzza, Muzza, Muzza! What are we gonna do with you??! I weigh myself every day. Sometimes it drives me crazy as it can really fluctuate, but it really is a good way to keep on top of things.Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Muzza:<strong> Guess who forgot to weigh in!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Yeah... but you made such yummmmy pancakes, how could I NOT eat them?? Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 Hey Sweet Cheeks!.....Haven't you heard those 2 little words....WILL POWER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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