bygodsgrace- thank you for sharing your plan and tips with us. It is always helpful to see what others are doing.
I didn't weigh in on Fri because AF was in town and it was pointless, but I will be weighing in this coming Friday. I may start going to the gym again, but I'd really rather save the money. I have a treadmill here at the house if I would just get off my butt and use it.
Thank you all so much for your support, it makes a lot of difference when you have people that can relate to what you are dealing with.
I went cycling this morning for about 30 mins and felt good except for that certain part of my anatomy that is too big for a little bike seat so I am a little sore down there if you know what I mean. lolol, but I will live.
I have lost 20lbs before so I know that I am capable but let me just share with you some of the things that helped me. HTH someone.
I had to eat 6 times a day to build my metabolism.
I started at the gym by 5:30 mornings and after working out for an hour I had a protein shake from the gym most mornings or hot oatmeal (Fiber is important it keeps you regular).
by 10 I would have a piece fruit (banana, apple any fruit even the banana chips) and chex mix.
by 12:30 - 1:00 I was having lunch which I would bring from home of dinner the night before (this saves from spending unnecessary money)
about 3:00 it was a snack again
5:30 dinner and then sometimes a snack after if I ate before 5:00 because I really tried not to eat after 6:00 because it really does not give us much time to work it off before preparing for bed. and if I did eat after 6:00 it was popcorn and hot chocolate or green tea.
the tricks were to only drink water and green tea no sweetener at all. (now this is not the best tasting but green tea helps you to loose weight, it is good for you and cleans you out so I drank it before all of my main meals.
And I ate all of the same foods that I used to eat (this is lifestyle so it needs to be something that you can do for the rest of your life); I just ate more often and smaller portions.
Because I used to retain water I cut out adding salt to my food unless it was an ingredient that was needed.I started using garlic which is good for your blood pressure and so many other things.
I used to eat nuts and raisins as a snack and whenever I had snacks I would always fill a paper cup and when the cup was empty of that particular snack than that was it until the next snack time.
Don't know if this has been helpful but it worked for me.
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Hello everyone ,Hope everyone is having a great day. I have lost another 3 pounds weight 212 IBM is 38.8 42 pounds to go to get to the weight I want to for TR. Good luck everyone this week on your goal weight. Linda in Kentucky
mama_soon, Congrats on your 5 pounds gone!!!!! Awesome!!!!!
byGodsGrace--I have changed you to 40 to go, that sounds so much easier!!
I'm changing my "to go" number to the amount I need just for the surgery for now....since I am down to less than 90 days away!! I can always keep plugging away at it before my BFP!!
Have a great, losing day girls!!! We have got to make every day count!!!!
As of today, Monday 4-28-08 ***************************** beebeekinsers- W 194, BMI 36.1, 10 lost, 14 to go wantanotherchance- W 212, BMI 38.8, 49 lost, 42 to go Brandi- W 159, BMI 31, 25 lost, 44 to go Snookums- W 174.5, BMI 31.9, lost 4.5, 24.5 to go pattync- W ?, BMI 34.9, lost?, 48.8 to go mama_soon- W 220, BMI 38.9, lost 5, 40 to go byGodsGrace- W 280, BMI 43.6, lost?, 40 to go
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I just wanted to say that a lot of times for women some of the weight is water retention so I drink lots of tea and cranberry juice because they are both natural diuretics and will help with that. Be prepared to pee a lot though. Just trying to help. I wish you all the best of luck.
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YIPPEEE.....you can mark me down for a 5 yes 5 pound loss....whohoooo.....I am so happy....don't know what that makes my BMI I can't find the calculator on here...but I am down five pounds which puts me at 220...40 more to go....yippeee...
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Hi girls, byGodsGrace- I have added you to the list, Welcome to the Weight Loss thread! I know it has really helped me to stay focused!
Congrats on your weight loss Shannon! Keep it up!! I'll bet your lookin' awesome!
Tip for the day: If you have trouble with feeling the need to snack late in the evening, try this! After dinner is done and the kitchen is cleaned- Hang a sign up stating that the "Kitchen is Closed for the night" haha!
Louise
As of today, Thursday 4-24-08 ***************************** beebeekinsers- W 194, BMI 36.1, 10 lost, 44 to go wantanotherchance- W 215, BMI 39.3, 46 lost, 45 to go Brandi- W 159, BMI 31, 25 lost, 44 to go Snookums- W 174.5, BMI 31.9, lost 4.5, 24.5 to go pattync- W ?, BMI 34.9, lost?, 48.8 to go mama_soon- W 225, BMI 38.9, lost?, 45 to go byGodsGrace- W 280, BMI 43.6, lost?, 100 to go
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WELCOME to the board. You will find a lot of support here for weight loss. Congrats to the lady\'s that have lost weight this week.I am at a stand still or something this week.I am a little sad today. I guess its just the emotional part of weight loss. Hope everyone has a great day. Linda in Kentucky
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Welcome to the board. I look forward to reading more posts from you. I know what you mean about this being addictive, I visit several times a day if I can.
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Greetings to all of you absolutely wonderful women, I must start off this way because I have first visited this website on Sunday and feel that I am addicted, I have gone through most of the Waiting Room mail and have been so encouraged.
I came upon the weight lost support while going to the next thread (I started reading from WR 4? and start from the last page and come all the way to one than do that for each page).
I don't know any of you but I believe that what we did in haste (TL) for some of us has brought so many beautiful, compassionate people together, and I applaud you all for coming together and helping one another.
Let me say that I love writing but I will do my best to make this brief and post again another time.
I am 39/40this year, DH 43, DS 18, DS 16 and wanting twins a boy n girl would be great (I know you are listening God) I had my TL in 1991; I am 5'6 1/2 n weigh 280, BMI is 43.6.
I had lost 40lbs b4 when I remarried in 2005 by eating 6 times a day and being in the gym twice a day but walking lots, so I know that I can do it again. I don not drink lots of water because I was told by a Chinese herbalist that too much water effects your liver (Like water log) that is for those that have a problem with water retaintion).
I have not even booked yet all talked to anyone at the clinic, but you all have inspired me just by your fellowship.
Hope not to long will post again, really enjoying reading, I am in England by the way and will be making the trip once the weight is 3/4 down.
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As of today, Monday 4-21-08 ***************************** beebeekinsers- W 194, BMI 36.1, 10 lost, 44 to go wantanotherchance- W 215, BMI 39.3, 46 lost, 45 to go Brandi- W 159, BMI 31, 25 lost, 44 to go Snookums- W 177, BMI 32.5, lost 2, 27 to go pattync- W ?, BMI 34.9, lost?, 48.8 to go mama_soon- W 225, BMI 38.9, lost?, 45 to go
Great job! We just have to keep the pounds coming down, even if it is 1 pound at a time!
My exercise goal for this week is to walk on the treadmill 1 mile every evening.
Tip for the day- check labels for sodium, and use table salt sparingly. Too much sodium makes us retain excess fluids, and keeps that pound or two from coming off!
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