I had to start it again. Can't go long with out reading everyones post. Keep up the good work everybody. One day at a time.

This weather has been terrible, it's hard to get outside and walk with all this rain. Didn't walk this weekend, so this morning even though it was misting, I put my walking clothes on, packed up my curling iron and work clothes and parked at work and took my 2 mile walk in the wet weather!! I really feel so much better for the rest of the day, if I start out walking in the morning. I feel like I gained this weekend, but maybe not. I went to a bridal shower and did have a choc. covered strawberry, but stayed away from the homemade cheesecake and the other goodies. I was pretty proud of myself. Have a great week, I'll check back in Wed. afternoon after I'm weighted..uggggh.

SMP, thank you for starting this new thread. I figured we would get locked today.

Way to go, MBC! That's dedication. I don't think I would walk in the rain. You did good.

Cheryle

Now I have osteoporosis. Found out today. Now I am even more determined that more weight needs to go. I also need to get serious about working. I was wondering why I had started having pain in my hip and back. Now I know. I also have "significant softening" of the spinal colum bones. What else can happen as you get old. I am really upset about all of this.

Owie, I am sorry to hear that. It must be hard to get that news. I hope you can lose the weight you want easily. You must do what you can to take of yourself. We take our bones for granted, I think. I know I do.

Once again, I am sorry that you got this news.

Hi all,

Sierra, thanks for starting our new thread. I'm the same way, I have to have my "fixes", lol.

mbc, wow, I'm with Cheryle. I don't think I would walk in the rain either. THAT is determination! I think you did just fine at the bridal shower. I don't think a chocolate strawberry is going to hurt anything.

owie, I also am sorry for the news you're received. I'm sure that is hard to deal with. Just do the best you can to take the best care of yourself possible! I'll keep you in my prayers.

Reb Fan, I think you're right about us taking our bones for granted. I know I do also. Something to start thinking about.

I'll check in tomorrow. Everyone have a good night.

Whew! I had to go lookin' for our thread! Where is everyone? This serves as a push up to the top and also to let our support system know I'm down another 2.2lbs--total of 22.4!! Yippee. Hope everyone else is doing well too. There's a big ole sheetcake in the xerox room for a person leaving his job and it looks pretty good, but I'm on a mission. I think I'll pass it up.

I've noticed our thread keeps slipping to the bottom also.

mbc, CONGRATS to you! Way to go, that's a great loss! Keep up the good work! And good for you on passing up the sheet cake, I know that has to be HARD to do!

I'm kind of stuck with my weight for the time being, I just keep going up & down with about a half a lb., but I know if I just hang in here, it will eventually start going down again. I'm sticking to my program, so it's bound to come off.

Everyone have a good day & I'll check back in later.

mbc-congratulation on your loss.Gyspydancer I understand about going up and down the same few pounds. I stayed the same this week. 2nd week on Core. I really like Core and have found out how much I like all the grains especially as salads with lots of veggies in it.

Pat

Yeah, what's up with our not posting as much? Are we getting unmotivated? I hope not. Even though I may not post,I enjoy reading about everyone else.

I went to the ENT doctor today about my ears. I just could not take it anymore-the ringing and pressure in my ears. He says I may have cochlear Meniere's disease. He thinks if I reduce my sodium intake that it may be alleviated. Anyhoo, I have diuretic pills,also. So-- water weight loss,HERE I COME!!!! That kind of weight loss is almost like cheating. It may come back,too.

So far I have been maintaining for a couple of weeks. I have been exhausted from the ear issue and trying to be a pleasant teacher. I just don't have much will power this week.

Great news MBC and Patty! Keep up the good work. I am glad to hear that the Core plan agrees with you. Keep us posted on how you like it.

Reb Fan- hope your ears are feeling better and may your dreams come true with the diuretic.LOL

Pat

i don't get weighed only when i c the dr which will be the 20th pre op for my sugery. i hate hernias. then i have to take it easy for 6 weeks and hope i don't get another staff infection. i tryed to tell the dr to take some fat to but he didn't agree lol. i only wanted about 150 pounds gone in an hour. oh well guess i'll just have to keep doing it the old fashion way.

patty great to hear u r getting along and liking the core

mary good for u to bad the sheet cake wasn't fruit and veggies then u wouldn't have to pass it by

owie sorry to hear u got that crappy bone thing going on.

there should be a law that ppl can only have one major thing wrong with them in a life time.

have a nice day everybody

one day at a time til we all hit our goals

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there should be a law that ppl can only have one major thing wrong with them in a life time.

Agreed! Wouldn't THAT be nice! However I haven't seen that happen in my life.

Hope everyone is staying motivated. I had almost a week when I didn't seem to lose AT ALL. I was majorly ticked off especially since my DH continued to lose. I really think weight loss is different for men. He always seems to be able to lose easier than I can. I cut out the dried fruits on my cereal and added an extra fresh fruit and continued. Over the last 17 days have lost 2+ pounds but that's not as good as what happened in the first 6 weeks. I think that's probably not unusual tho so I'm just "keeping on keeping on". I can tell the difference in my clothes so I know it's working.

I probably shouldn't weigh every day but I think it keeps me motivated. When I can't see any difference or I'm UP it's not a happy moment but it does keep me from adding any extras. When I can see I'm definitely down I'm even more likely to want to stay on my plan very carefully.

Hi everyone! I've been lurking to see how everyone is doing but have had such a super crazy shedule lately that I haven't had much time to post. Way to go on the weight losses! Reb Fan, I hope you are feeling better.

Well, I had a really great WI today. I lost 4.6 lbs. this week. I was in shock. My total loss is now 25.4 in 12 weeks. I'm halfway to my goal of a 50 lb. weight loss.

Hang in there all! We CAN do this!

Cheryle

Way to go Bulldog mom. It feels good to be halfway there.

I am totally better. The diuretics seem to have worked. My ear pressure is almost gone. There is still a little ringing, but I often have a little of that. I did lose a lb. Maybe it will stay off.

Yeah, Joyluck, it is not fair that men can lose weight much more easily. And they can eat more.

Good grief Bulldog Mom!! How did you do that!! That's terrific. I'm exactly 4.6 away from my 10% and I'd love to reach it next week, but I don't think it realistic for me. Did you change your routine of exercise or change your eating? Tell me, tell me...I need to know!!

Reb Fan, glad to hear you are finally getting some relief for the ear.

Pounds are just flying off everywhere. Good job this week ladies.

As for me, down another 2.4 lbs. I was very surprised when I stepped on the scale this morning. Slowly they are coming off.

Hi everyone,

Wow, some great losses going on

Patty, I'm glad you're enjoying core & all of your foods! It helps so much when you actually do enjoy something.

Reb Fan, I'm so glad to hear your ears are doing better. That had to be miserable! I HATE when my ears stop up or something, it drives me NUTS! Congrats on the 1 lb. loss! I sure hope we aren't losing motivation!

sierra, good luck with your surgery! I'll p*ray for you, that you don't get a staph infection! LOL@wanting to lose 150 lbs. in an hour, why can't the doctor's do what WE want them to do, instead of what THEY want to do!

joyluck, congrats on the 2 lbs. down! We always lose way faster in the beginning. I think you're doing a great job, keep it up! And yes, men lose MUCH faster than women & it's SO unfair!

Cheryle, look at you..you go girl! CONGRATS on the 4.6 loss & being half way to your goal! Wow, that is truly awesome! Keep up the good work!

mbc, let's get together & shake the info out of Cheryle! We need to know her secret! Hehe!

Karen, congrats on the 2.4 lb. loss! I'm so envious of all of you! Keep up the good work, that's great!

I'm still playing around with this stupid 1/2 lb. & it's TOTALLY frustrating me! I just go up & down with it. I was down .5 today & next time I weigh, I'm sure I'll be back up .5. Oh well, I guess it will eventually come off!

Everyone have a good night. Talk to ya'll later. Love & hugs!

I second everything Gypsydancer said. She seemed to cover all of your posts. It would be interesting to see how much we have lost as a group, like the Biggest Loser Million Pound goal. Everyone have a good weekend.

Pat

Have a super weekend everyone.

Where is everyone?

Cheryle

I'm here. I just don't have anything great to report. I only have 12 and 1/2 days left of school!! Some of my students I will only see for maybe 8 more days.

Woohoo!

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Originally posted by Reb Fan:
I'm here. I just don't have anything great to report. I only have 12 and 1/2 days left of school!! Some of my students I will only see for maybe 8 more days.

Reb Fan, it may not be related to the topic, but it sounds like to me you have something great to report. 12 days of school is very exciting. I have 10 1/2 days left. Yee haw!!

Today was WI day. I didn't have a big loss this week, but a loss just the same. I lost .8 lbs. for a total of 26.2.

Cheryle

Hi everyone
I read your thread and think its really super for all of you to get together on your weight losses and ideas I joined Weight Watchers 4 weeks ago and have only lost 5 lbs
I have a thryroid problem and my meds for this is very high

so it means I have to work harder than everyone else
I think its great that you all are losin keep up the good work

Congrats Cheryle on your loss. Any loss is a good thing.
Sonyasgarden- welcome to our group. You have lost 5 pounds in 4 weeks and WW says they expect 1/2 to 2 pounds per week so you are right on track.
Keep coming back for support. We are usually more active than we have been for the last few days.
Tomorrow is my weigh in day. I hope to hit my 60# loss tomorrow.
Pat

pattypurple-I hope you make your goal tomorrow.
sonya