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| #121 | shoeofkuribo |
Jul 15 2007 17:54 |
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I had a good day yesterday, and I'm prety proud. I got an elliptical
machine on Craiglist for only $60! I can't wait to try it out today. I also went out with some friends and had a campfire and some drinks. However, I planned for it during the day, and kept it to 3 Mike's Light Cranberry, so I didn't go overboard on my calories. I had a snack of Smartfood instead of chips, etc. In fact, we played an hour or so of Frisbee, so I burned a few of those off! So I feel good - had fun, but made good choices too. Good luck to you all in doing the same! |
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| #122 | clwhit |
Jul 15 2007 18:17 |
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Hello everyone. I would like to join this thread. I am on Day 2. I am 5'1" and weigh 270 lbs. My goal is 123 lbs by May 2010. Recently, I was diagnosed with severe arthritis of my right hip. I walk continuously with a limp and find it very hard to be active without severe pain. The doctor says I will need a complete hip replacement within the year but I need to lose weight first. For the last month, I have tried to "do it on my own" without much success. I knew I needed some type of support and am so glad I was able to find c-c.
Carol |
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| #123 | humorpam |
Jul 15 2007 18:47 |
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Shoe - It sounds like you had a really positive day. That's great. clwhit - Welcome. Hopefully we can help you here with your goals. Let us know how we can be of help, share your needs and victories, and we will root you on. |
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| #124 |  jennilove |
Jul 15 2007 19:23 |
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Hello! My name is Jennifer and I am starting to use cc.com at 5'4 and 240 pounds. I've never said that to anyone and I cannot believe that I've gained 100 pounds in the past 6 years. I've finally decided to start coming to grips with my weight problem and realize that it's not about dieting but about making a lifestyle change. I started watching what I eat about 6 weeks ago and started walking home from work everyday and I've lost 11 pounds so far. My brother introduced me to this site and I wish I had found it sooner.
I'm really hoping to stay motivated and that is what I'm looking for out of this group and hope that I can do the same for others. My goal weight as of now is 150 pounds by September 1, 2008 and hopefully down to 130 pounds by December 1, 2008. I'm wish you Sarah! |
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| #125 |  decurion |
Jul 15 2007 20:17 |
| One of the things I like about this forum is it combines the public aspect of a "group" meeting with the true annonimity of the internet. This allows the benefit of the group experience with the ability to be completely honest about what is driving you. No one can judge you here...even if they wanted to... | ||
| #126 | jennilove |
Jul 15 2007 23:46 |
| I totally agree decurion. That's why I wouldn't join Weight Watchers or LA Weight Loss. I know lots of ppl who've joined and lost the weight and it's great that it works for ppl but I don't like the idea of going there and not losing anything and feeling like a failure or being shamed. That's just my opinion of course and on the other hand I know they do a great job at keeping ppl motivated but I like this forum bc it's completely anonymous but you still have the support. | ||
| #127 | dereth_s |
Jul 16 2007 00:47 |
| Hi there! I'm going to join here too. I am currently at 284 (eeep! I think that's the first time I've put it on paper) and am joining this site. Since January, I've gained 14 pounds, but I quit smoking then and also started Nuvaring. The weight gain was expected, but I really hate it. I've joined this site to keep myself accountable for my food and exercise. So far I've been doing great...granted, it's been 2 days, but I feel great about it :) | ||
| #128 | darwin82much |
Jul 16 2007 01:05 |
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Hello everyone! I am mostly likely the youngest here but we all need to loose weight. After I found out I had depression I had to go on prozac.This caused me to gain wieght like crazy i went from 90 to 240 in about 4 years. I April I relised i had tp do something. I started dieting big time.I am now down to 209. I am hoping 180 by Christmas. I shouldent be that hard with school coming up soon. I wont want to eat as much. =] |
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| #129 | tmamma |
Jul 16 2007 01:20 |
| I am right there with all you guys. I am 5'3" and 226lbs. I want to start a family, but know that I should loose weight first and in general be more healthy. It is hard. My first goal is to get below 200 and I have yet to decide how long I should give myself. Thanks for all the wonderful posts. | ||
| #130 | humorpam |
Jul 16 2007 01:28 |
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A big hearty welcome to Jennifer, Amanda, Dereth, and tmamma. Feel free to get and stay involved, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. As Tim said, there is an anonimity, but it's also nice that you can make lasting friendships here, too, if that is your desire. |
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| #131 | simar |
Jul 16 2007 04:37 |
| Congrats Pam on your 6lbs loss ur doin great. | ||
| #132 | simar |
Jul 16 2007 04:41 |
| sorry I meant 36 lbs. | ||
| #133 | decurion |
Jul 16 2007 04:54 |
| Pam is absolutely right...I can see from reading the posts that some good people and lasting friends can be made here | ||
| #134 | delightedwithhim |
Jul 16 2007 05:09 |
| I started counting calories with "Lose it for Life" at the beginning of June and have gone from 235 lbs. to 225/226 (changes depending on the mood of my scale) but I've been on a plateau now for about 1-1/2 or 2 weeks. My measurements have diminished some more, so I guess that's what's going on right now rather than pound-losing. I'm new to the site today and I thought the goal weight posted for my age and frame (54, 5'5", large frame) is too low. I think a good ultimate weight would be 155-145 lbs. so I have about 70 lbs more to go. I quit smoking ten years ago (August 9, 2007 will be my ten year anniversary). On top of that, my thyroid gland conked out about the same time (I thought the subsequent weight gain was from quitting a 3-pack-a-day cigarette habit but the thyroid quit on me and that really has been the issue for me since 1997. It seems, however, since I've been eating healthier, exercising, and praying a lot with friends that my thyroid gland is actually starting to work again! The doctor just had me drop my dosage of Synthroid to 1/2 of what I've been taking for ten years!!! This is exciting to see real changes starting to happen! I do notice, however, that it really works for me to journal EVERYTHING I eat. | ||
| #135 | humorpam |
Jul 16 2007 10:52 |
| Welcome delightedwithhim. Let us know how we can help you achieve your goals. That's exciting about God healing your thyroid like He has. Aint God good! I pray that He continue the good work He has started in you. | ||
| #136 | patrasha |
Jul 16 2007 14:04 |
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Welcome to everyone that found us over the weekend! I wish you well on your weight loss journey!
After my dissapointing weigh in last wednesday i am halfway through my "get back on track" week! And I am doing pretty good! I had an unexpected camping trip this weekend, i just packed up and went! It was fun, but i think i lived it up a little more than i would have liked to. So i'm buckling down until my next weigh in on wednesday. Great New Recipe: i made a fat free splenda version of coffee gelato that is fantastic! If anyone is on weight watchers it is totally core! I will post the recipe later tonight once I get home from work. Good luck to everyone!! -Alyson |
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| #137 | trapp32 |
Jul 16 2007 14:26 |
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Pam congrats on the weightloss!!!
I am trying not to weigh myself unitl Thursday but it is real hard. I want to step on that scale so bad. I had a good weekend eating wise. I made some good choices. Did alot of painting. Iwonder how many calories I burned doing that? |
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| #138 | humorpam |
Jul 16 2007 14:32 |
| Thanks Trapp. I know it's hard not to step on that scale, isn't it? It sounds like you're doing well, though, and I would think painting would burn alot of calories in an hour. | ||
| #139 | sarahrip |
Jul 16 2007 14:33 |
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Yipee!!! I'm so happy! I lost 5 pounds this week!!! so now I'm at 211.5 I could not believe it, I had to take a double look!! this has never happened before, that I would lose so much in one week. Its always been 3 and under before when I would lose the weight. I'm sure its because its still in the beginning for me but just the same I'm 211!!!!! now I just need to get under 200!
Welcome to all the new joiners, this is a great place for support and friendships. Glad you all joined us. :) Sarah~ |
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| #140 | lindahwoff |
Jul 16 2007 17:12 |
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Hi everyone.
Had a good week lost 4lbs. ruff weekend but on track today. Hope everyone is doing well. Linda |
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