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Congrats to those who lose and to those who are sticking to thier plan. I went to Weight Watchers this morning and must really get back on program. I'm still down ~16 lbs since I retired, however I gained 3.8 and have a long way to go. I'm eating healthier so that's a good thing!
I had been doing pretty good and going to gym several times a week. My sister just visited for about 2 weeks and I probably gained all my weight back. Oh well, she left this morning - time to start over again. Spring is coming soon(or at least I hope it is)
Good luck to everyone that is trying to get healthier!
You have to wait until you get back from Vegas. Not the place to be thinking about weight and healthy eating!Quote:
Originally Posted by Georgiagambler
So true lol! Definitely won't be eating healthy but I will get some exercise in with all that walking around the casino.Quote:
Originally Posted by zeus
Down 1.5 lbs this last week for a total of 73.5 lbs. I would LIKE to lose another 6.5 in the next 5 weeks, with more to come, but I know it I don't it's ok, because it WILL come off.
That is wonderful! Congratulations to you, Queen B! :cheer2:Quote:
Originally Posted by QueenB
QueenB you are doing so well on your diet and are an inspiration to us all. I wish I had your willpower. I broke my diet yesterday and had chicken fried steak and chocalate ice cream afterwards. Got on scale this morning gained 2 pounds. Still down about 3 pounds for week so at least I am headed in the right direction. I think.
Zeus, thank you for your kind words!
Oh, James, I LOVE chicken fried steak! I am looking forward to having it in April on my vacation. We always stop at Lambert's on the way back from Tunica and their chicken fried steak is SOOOOOOOOO good. I love that place! And I am really glad there isn't one near me!
That being said, unless you are willing to give something up for the rest of your life, I don't think you can really demonize a food. You have to find a way to fit in favorites somehow. Usually by eating them less often, smaller amounts, or both!
3 lbs in a week is terrific! Keep it up!
At least when I ate the chicken fried steak I took half of it home. Originally I was going to wait and eat the rest of it today but I figured one day of sabotaging my diet was enough so I finished it off last night.
Last week was a 0.5 lb weight loss. This week was 2.5 lb for a total of 76.5 lb since July 2014. Yesterday I had a "non-scale victory". I went shopping yesterday for a few clothing items. Didn't want to get TOO much, because I still have a long way to go, but I'm going on a trip with some friends in a few weeks and my clothes are either VERY baggy, or even falling off. My jean size was 3 sizes smaller than the smallest size I could barely squeeze myself into when I started. I think I was walking on air.
QB great to hear that you are still taking the pounds off. Those victories along the way such as fitting into smaller clothes etc. make it all worthwhile.
The first photo was back in 2012 at Coushatta. I was 212 lbs. The 2nd is a recent photo at my sister in law's wedding. Im now at 167lbs.
Eat lean food, cut out white carbs & Excercise regularly. It does wonders! This transformation didn't happen overnight either so be patient and results will come.
Good luck!
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GREAT pictures Dewey! I would love to only weigh 212, I'm sitting at 262 :(:(
Hey Gene! You've heard of "water weight" gain haven't you? Well, in your case it's just "liquor weight" ;- /Quote:
Originally Posted by goldengreeke
I have walked over 300 miles since December 12 (when I got my fit bit) and I am down - 1 LB. I also lift weights twice a week.. but I am obviously eating extra calories. I guess I am going to have to start tracking food.. UGH.. I DO NOT want to do that.
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Originally Posted by MNvegasgal
We have the same problem. We usually walk 3 to 4 miles every day. The better you feel the more you want to eat. Tracking the food will definitely help. My personal biggest issue I have is avoiding overeating in particular when on casino trips, at get togethers with families and friends, and going out to eat. If I was a stay at home hermit I would probably be as skinny as CPT. I have no willpower when tempted by fattening foods.
Cut out the cokes if you can. It will help a ton! Then again the Crown would miss the cokes ;) Crown on the rocks please lol....Quote:
Originally Posted by goldengreeke
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Great start! It takes time, but food tracking is helpful. I use the MyfitnessPal app it does wonders. Keep up the good work.Quote:
Originally Posted by MNvegasgal
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Originally Posted by Blase
Wow! I wish I had your motivation!!! Keep up the good work.
QB, you are doing fantastic! Keep up the great work!
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I'm going to start posting here to be accountable. Will check in every Sunday. Won't give you my starting weight (eek) but will post results. Like Dewey, I think I'm most successful limiting gluten/carbs and adding more exercise.
Good luck to everyone!
Sunday is my day too! I was down 1.5 lbs this week for a total of 78. Still have a chance to lose an additional 2 lbs before my trip to make an even 80. Then there's no weighing for me until I'm back!
Good luck everyone!
Just weighed for the first time in 2 weeks and lost 3 since last weigh-in but only 8 overall. Long way to go! Does anyone use a fitbit? Thinking about getting one.
That is great Laurie with all the travelling and entertaining you and foamy do. If I even walk into a casino I usually gain a couple of pounds. You must have more will power than I do.
My thoughts exactly Cass!! I better be really good the next 2 weeks!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by RiverSong
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@Blase can you tell me more about your juice? Do you have a juicer or blender that you make it with or buy it?
Thanks, Ang
Laurie, you did GREAT losing 3 lbs with your casino trips and traveling. I think it's harder to lose away from home.
I have been using a fitbit for almost two years. I have the fitbit one. It clips on your clothes and I always wear it. I love it. I'll start posting here also. I have been on this fitness journey for awhile. I don't weigh myself at this point anymore, just go by how my clothes fit, but I'm always working to be a healthier me. Good luck everyone!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Laurie
OMG on the Fitbit - our Blue Cross insurance at work is offering them free to anyone who will join the "program" meet certain goals and share the info with them. One of the bosses signed up last minute today and I rather meanly (it was Monday sigh) told him they'd be recording his poops!!! He told me I was being paranoid but had a funny look on his face and later saw him talking to the health enhancement coordinator probably trying to get his sign up sheet back LOL.. Yes, I am a joker and yes, I have gained 3 pounds in three weeks due to Easter candy, its been worth it, uh I think lol...
Share information with them?? I wouldn't like that! Thanks for the reminder to not buy any Easter candy Darn!Quote:
Originally Posted by moemoe
Back on Atkins again.
I started yesterday and weighed in at 259
This time I'm sticking to it til the Tahoe M&G:eagerness:
You can find the good organic meats at the grocery store almost at half price if you can get them 2 days before the expiration date on their package. I will buy all that they have on discount and put them in the freezer. This is what I do : )Quote:
Originally Posted by goldengreeke
I work for an insurance company and they try to pull crap like that all the time with us. Feels too much like "Big Brother" to me, and I'm not even paranoid. I just think they want to control every part of my life. I think the 10-16 hours a day I give them should be sufficient.Quote:
Originally Posted by moemoe
Again, good luck to everyone, whether you are maintaining, starting over, still ambling along the road. You can't succeed if you don't try!
Exactly! I'm not paranoid, am just skeptical with how they plan to use that information they're obtaining (through my paid insurance premiums)! To be honest, would love to give one a try - they say its an $89.95 retail value - am just ornery enough to buy one on my own at a better price and keep my bad info to myself lol :lol:
Hi Ang! I'll do a whole write up tomorrow! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by twinslotaddicts
Hi DK528, if it makes you feel any better, I started this thread on the old forum because I was motivated for about 5 weeks! I was down about 9 lbs, now it's only 5.
I need to lose a quick 10 because in 16 days me & DH will be NYC for two nights; lunch at Del Posto, dinner at Butter, maybe lunch at the Boathouse while in Central Park, drinks at 48 Lounge, ugh, know how many calories I'll intake in two days! Hopefully no rain and we'll be doing tons of waking!
Good luck, listen and let QueenB inspire you, she's doing fantastic!
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Hope everyone had a good week. My eating was really good this week. Also made it to the gym four days. My body is feeling it now!! I usually go on Sundays but I'm skipping it today to go shopping for Vegas. 10 more days, woohoo!! That's a workout, right? I will be back at it tomorrow. Good luck and have a great week!!
Just weighed in this morning and down 9 pounds. That's not a humongous amount for a first week on Atkins though, because one always loses a ton of water weight during the first week of this type of diet.:)