Vicki ~ Big Hugs. You are doing the right thing for your family. You can do this!!! We will all be here cheering you along. That is very brave of you to type out the number, that is always hard but we can't be in denial. We have to look at our problems, right the eyes, and show them whose boss. Good luck!!!

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Vicki - That sounds like a great plan. You sound like you are off to the right start. Just wanted you to get it down what you were doing so you have some type of commitment to it.

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I feel so out of the loop!
I've been trying to get reading/postings in when I can, but it has been a busy week or so!
I have to redo my ticker, I didn't lose anything when I weighed in on Tuesday, but I weighed today (even though I'm not supposed to) and according to the scale have lost a total of 5lbs. So, slight movement. I posted the day of Karen's surgery a.m. but I think my post disappeared(? I think Karen and I were posting at the same time... maybe it was the day after- yesterday? I guess- now that I think about it.) Anyway, just wanted to say I haven't disappeared b/c of any reason except business!!

Last night we had Chinese food. DH got home SO late from work, and Joel had an allergic reaction to his dinner (I think it was the Mac N Cheese. He's had it once before, but just the instant stuff. Last night I actually made it, and since it is made w/ milk, I think that might have been what caused the reaction.) Anyway, we were dealing w/ that and needed to hurry up and get some sort of dinner. I had bbq pork w/veggies. I don't have nut. info, I'm assuming it wasn't a great choice, but at least I got a lot of veggies.
AF has been here, and I have been constantly hungry. I think I've been eating well for the most part, though.

Anyway, I like seeing all the newbies over here. Lots of us doing WW, it seems! That's good. We can bounce ideas off each other!

Karen-- Sorry you're feeling so bad. Just remember, your body has been through some major trauma, so you need to let it rest and heal. It feels bad b/c of what it has been through, but it will heal, and when it does, you are going to say it was SO worth it, I'm sure!!

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A couple of breakfast ideas for those doing WW that I liked.
1) The weight control oatmeal-1 packet is 3pts, it has LOTS of protein which makes it filling. I also kept some at work to eat as a "snack" and they can help with sweet cravings too! The banana bread was my fave.
2) Curve whole grain crunch cereal-only 100 calories a serving. I would measure out 1 cup for breakfast and with ff milk it was only 4pts.

When I did WW, I basically had one of these for breakfasts, a frozen Lean cuisine or Healthy Choice meal for lunch (stock up when they are on sale) and then used one of the WW recipes for dinner. I also had a couple of planned snacks such as the 100 calorie popcorn bags, sugar free jello, for when you get those after dinner cravings.

Vicki-congrats on committing to your goals, I know you can do it!! I've done both Atkins and WW, and I've found that WW is easier when you have a husband/kids to cook for because there are a lot of ww recipes that are good for the whole family.

Sorry for the long post, just wanted to share what worked for me!

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Bina-thanks, that is what I am thinking is that the WW will work better with my families needs. I won't be cooking several different meals for everyone. Just 1 that will work for all of us.

edit: wow, I added my ticker. It is scary thinking I have to lose that kind of weight. But exciting too!

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Vicki ~ Your ticker is just barely above my goal on mine; you hit the nail on the head, it does throw you for a loop to see these numbers in print, and actually commit to it, but BOY is it exciting to see the number drop! Look at mine, I can't BELIEVE I have less than 20lbs to go before I hit my original goal. I think my body may go beyond that, but I'm not going to set an additional goal; just let it do what it's going to do. I'll be SO excited...I'm 203 now, I'm going to do a gigantic happy dance when I break 200lbs!

And BTW, I eat quite a bit of carbs and cheese; the only carbs I really stayed away from are what I call 'junk' carbs -- white, starchy stuff, cookies, white breads, crackers, stuff like that. And I eat cheese almost every day. If any of you are like me, you have 'ideas' of what your bodies 'enemies' are that might end up getting blown out of the water -- like I said, I stumbled into my new eating lifestyle almost by accident. It was just, okay, what do I know is bad for me? Soda. Out of there. Fast food. Out of there. Increase good fluids. Check. Increase whole grains. Check. Increase green veggies and colorful fruits. Check. That was my basic plan. Do you know how 'carb-o-licious' one 32oz bottle of gatorade is?? Like, 56g! And I drink that EVERY DAY. And that's just my main fluid! But what I was doing started working so fast, I stuck with it, figuring I'd see how it went and tweak it as needed. There was no big plan other than the few things above. It has stalled out a little once or twice. And then Karen kicks my a$$ and I pull in and get back to basics, and the train keeps on rolling. I am NOT dieting. I am eating well. I am getting plenty of calories. I am not overloading myself with calories and fats however. I do have the occasional 'treat' -- candy or whatnot. But after a while, you REALLY don't want those things much anymore. I'm also, acording to Dr. Kayla, eating the right kinds of things at the right times of day to lessen absorbtion of the high fat stuff, and keep my entire digestive system trucking along. Again, it was an accident, I just made it all up as I went. But I am never hungry and do not feel deprived. Haven't all along, since October. I allow myself to eat lunch three hours after breakfast if I'm hungry rather than snacking, and am full and sated, then fine until dinner six hours later. I think some of it is a testament to how poorly I was eating before... I've always gotten the food groups, but I've had way too much stuff like fast food and junk food, chips, sodas, stuff like that in my past. And now I am starting to identify if I have a craving for something 'bad' WHY I want it. I sit on it for a while; am I thirsty? Hungry? Sad? Depressed? Lonely? etc...

Like I said, I have NO idea if my way would work for everyone; I had a LOT to loose too. I just know it worked for me, and hasn't been hard. I feel like I'm barely doing anything. But I guess it's like that old joke 'why did I study so hard for the test; it was the easiest test I've ever taken'. I did the hard part way back when I guess; now I'm just riding the train.

I'm so proud of everyone. I KNOW it's hard to really (to use a southwest phrase) 'Cowboy Up' and put the numbers and the truth out there. But that's how we can help each other. With the truth. The truth shall set you free... Do you know how liberaing it is to STAND STILL in the candy aisle and actually decide what I want instead of just swiftly snatching something I know will do and moving on? If I want a candy bar, dammit, I'm having a candy bar. And that's okay. It's a good feeling. Food does not rule my thoughts and is not rules by my emotions like before. Yes, I have my moments when I'm really down and the old demons try to take over (this week: prime example). But I get back on track. Because I now know what the right track feels like.

Wow, I'm getting preachy. Sorry. Is it the opposite of 'getting too big for ones britches'? LOL! I'm really am proud of y'all. Let's keep this party train going!

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WELCOME NEW FRIENDS!!

I will give my info too so the newbies will know where I am coming from.

I am Christie. I am 26 yo. My son is 11 months. I weigh 153lbs. I capped out at 182 about 6 months before TTC. I managed to lose some and weight 172 when I got my BFP. I gained about 22 lbs when I was pg. I think I was about 194 when I delivered. I joined WW after my 6 week PP check up and have lost 27 lbs with that.

That being said I have MAJORLY stalled and it is time to get my butt in gear and lose that last 7 lbs and tone up my flabby self. GROSS

Yay for new people.. this side is rockin!!!

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steph-thanks, that was very motivating. You are doing incredible Girl! Your amazing. I appreciate the ideas and support. Thanks again!!!

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Christie ~ I don't know how WW works these days, but if they're still doing the points the same old way, have you checked to see if you've dropped into the next level of points allowance?

Oh yeah, Tammy, I feel your pain with the pants! I'm 5'9" too, so I'm too tall to be average and too short to be tall. I've spent MONTHS having pants be too big-too small-too short-too long, and somewhere in the middle of all that, fit perfectly for like, a week. I'm having a LOT of pants problems. But, I guess it's like complaining when you're preggo...oh to have that problem. I'd rather have my pants problem than to still be 267lbs! When my weight finally settles where it's going to be, I'll figure out what to do. I do have a seamstress, after all! But it is a pain. Right now, I fit an 11/12 perfectly. Well, up until the past few days when I realized the 'under butt' part of my pants is juuuuust starting to get a little baggy.

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Ok, so i started my diet. I went and got a 2 week free membership at the gym and did 1 hour in water aerobics, 10 minutes swimming laps, 10 minutes on the treadmill, and 10 minutes on the eliptical. Breakfast was 3/4 cup of dry life cereal. Snack was a banana. Lunch was rice with lean ham. meat ground up with onions, celery, and red bell peppers. Small glass of milk and actually, I am stuffed. I am also drinking some strawberry kiwi water by nestle. So, I am loving this diet so far. I am going to a spin class tonight! I am supper excited to be in this thread and hope will all the support I will achieve my long term goal of 135. My short term is 195. Mondays I will weigh in bc that is the day me and a friend are going to weigh in. I like that now I will be held accountable. Let's kick some fat butt!

Ok, I am going to try and catch up with everyone for now.

Brandy- Welcome, I am new in this section. I am glad to hear that you are ready to kick some fat butt! I know I am but I have no choice at this point.

Stephanie- I love the idea of brushing your teeth and mouth wash that makes sense.


Alyssasmommy- thanks I will look at that after i pick up dd from school.

Vicki- Welcome. I am a newbie. We def. have similar goals. I can't wait for Monday to see if I have lost anything.


Christie-I appreciate you posting so I kinda have an idea about your story.

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"Let's kick some fat butt!"

OK - I'm in. I'm 5'8" and weighed 167 when I went to the doctor's on Tuesday. This sucks. I'm just above my BMI by a hair, but I'm really uncomfortable and hate looking at myself in the mirror. I have to do this. I'll get a ticker, too.

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Rac-your stats are exactly what mine were before I started WW! Now I'm down to 158lbs and you'll notice a big difference even with losing 5lbs or so.. at least I did! You can do it, girl!

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Welcome to all of the newbies! I know how hard it can be to get started. It is all a matter of finding something that works for you and I don't mean crash, fad diets that hurt your health . Stephanie is a great example, find stuff you like and alter it to make it healthier and make it fit into your desired lifestyle! I think my Dr. said it best, "You almost have to become obsessed with losing weight". BOY...was he right LOL but once you get started it isn't too bad! Good luck to everyone and WAY TO GO on the losses we have already! You girls are awesome!!!!!! We are soooo going to be hot over here soon!

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WOW this thread got popping today! Whoo Hoo!!!

Lindy - I haven't set weekly goals, maybe I should! When I did WW last I was 4 lbs away from losing the 1st 10% of my body weight. Then I quit

Im having some sever sinus problems so I think I am going to rest for a while...

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Rebecca- I am glad you are over here too. Oh, and my water doesn't have the high fructose corn syrup I checked before I bought it last night.

Ok, so I think this will be our dinner plan tonight. Baked salmon flavored with cayenne pepper, pepper, lemon juice, and a smidge of EXTR virgin olive oil to seal the flavor in. Then add some organic brown rice topped with onions and celery. Then we will add carrots. A glass of milk with it! And dinner time snack will be a slice of WW bread. Tomorrow, I am going to a spin class instead of tonight, and then water aerobics. Oh, I met one of my neighbors and she is wanting to lose weight so we are going to be walking buddies. She is a stay at home mom now too, so when the pool opens we can be pool buddies too. I feel like things are headed in the right direction for me know. I have all of my wonderful friends online, and a friend in my new town.

I will post all weekend bc I think it may be hard to follow my diet and exercise if I don't talk to you guys. Ta Ta for now!

Oh, my new motto is "Let's kick some fat butt!"

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