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[grievous]

I am here trying to lose the weight like the rest of you. I have 25 pounds to lose (maybe less depending on how I feel) and would love to have most if not all of it off by September. I just started Jenny yesterday and so far am loving the food. I am planning on getting into an exercise routine this weekend and planning what to do on what days and what time of day to do it. I will rant, rave, cry and celebrate and would love for anyone to join me that wants to ramble along. Let's take this horse by the reins and enjoy the journey to a new and healthier life!

[grievous]

I kind of feel like I am starving this morning, but I haven't eaten anything yet. I need to go cook my breakfast...... I like the empty tummy feelling though, my stomach feels flatter. According to my scales and I know I probably shouldn't weigh myself everyday, but so far this week I am down three pounds. I know mostly water, but I will take it. Can't wait to get back to the gym, I am itching to start moving my body more. Gotta run for now, need to get my payrolls done.....

[grievous]

I am so excited, week one and I lost 5 pounds!!! Woohoo!!! Now I know not to expect that any more, I am shooting for a pound a week, anything above that will be awesome!!!! Here is the time I need to refocus and realize that I need to go past this point. I do well for a while, then something triggers me and I blow it. Not this time, I am staying confident and on the right path, the path to a healthier life and a healthier thought process...

[Dancin Dame]

Hi Kristine and congratulations!!!!!

I am in the 40 somethings, started Feb 15th with a goal of hitting my goal weight by my April birthday and did it! I think I never lost more than 1.5 pounds in a week but I, like you, set a pound as my weekly goal and wouldn't you know it, I lost a pound every single week from the time I started until my goal date. It was amazing and I am a happy camper. So now, I am used to eating differently. I like that feeling you get once your body adjusts to smaller portions and you feed yourself on a schedule. Never stuffed, just satisfied... light..regulated... feels good. Migraines seem to be improving too. My body likes the constant supply of small portions that come every three hours. Jenny has forced me into consistency, something that is good for migraine sufferers.

At any rate, You GO Girl! I did this program in my 30s and never really got it. My 40's are different.. I OWN it! Sounds like you do too.

DD

[grievous]

Hey DD,
Thanks for stopping by. I am feeling GREAT about the program. Be back in a bit, still at work..

[grievous]

Gosh, it's been a while, I really need to get back in here

[CLSears]

omg - -

I just did this huge big ramble and hit a bad key and lost it all !!

I turn 47 in September -
barely attempted Weight Watchers a couple of times
My sister and a co-worker have had success with JC so I joined.
never been on such a structured program/diet - not 100% yet but
getting there.
My biggest problem is the exercise or lack there of. In a normal day
it seems I average 6,000 steps --- when I get home, I've been so tired
that I just can't do anything (I do have arthritis..and if I do too much,
then my legs won't work the next day - and work doesn't like that...
I've already exhausted all my sick days for the year and too scared to
take any vacation time in case I need those for sick days!!)

I know getting rid of the weight will make the arthritis better but I'm just
still in the vicious cycle of the arthritis. Also, we've been having horrible,
rainy weather for over 3 weeks and that has affected the arthritis too!!!

cindy

[grievous]

I was getting a little irritated this weekend, I know I shouldn't, but I weigh myself every morning and Friday morning was very exciting for me, then I weigh Saturday morning and it's up 2 freaking pounds, so I figure it's just water, I will drop it over night. I get up this morning and it's still up the same 2 freaking pounds. I do not understand, and it makes me very depressed. I am still plugging along and following plan as I should. I eat breakfast, run my errands, clean the house, mow the yard, and do the other little things I need to do, before I take my shower I jump on the scale (why you ask, maybe I am trying to punish myself) anyway, it's down 3 pounds from this morning. I pray that it stays off for my weigh in tomorrow and the scale continues to go down. I am trying so hard, making it to the gym 5 days a week, doing extras when and where I can. I am more focused than I have EVER been to get this weight off for the last time and keep it off. Valerie has proven to me (not that I didn't know myself) that anything is possible at any age. Thank you again Valerie for being my inspiration!!! You have given me the insight and the courage to get my life back.

[TmMiles410]

I was getting a little irritated this weekend, I know I shouldn't, but I weigh myself every morning and Friday morning was very exciting for me, then I weigh Saturday morning and it's up 2 freaking pounds, so I figure it's just water, I will drop it over night. I get up this morning and it's still up the same 2 freaking pounds. I do not understand, and it makes me very depressed. I am still plugging along and following plan as I should. I eat breakfast, run my errands, clean the house, mow the yard, and do the other little things I need to do, before I take my shower I jump on the scale (why you ask, maybe I am trying to punish myself) anyway, it's down 3 pounds from this morning. I pray that it stays off for my weigh in tomorrow and the scale continues to go down. I am trying so hard, making it to the gym 5 days a week, doing extras when and where I can. I am more focused than I have EVER been to get this weight off for the last time and keep it off. Valerie has proven to me (not that I didn't know myself) that anything is possible at any age. Thank you again Valerie for being my inspiration!!! You have given me the insight and the courage to get my life back.

Hey Ruby - Wonder how you're doing? I came on here looking for some support -- am 47 and need to lose 20-25 pounds. First week was great, lost 4 pounds; week 2 I lost 2 more pounds; then week 3 and I gained .2 pounds (ok I know it's only 1/4 a pound but still!) Now I'm a few days before my week 4 weigh in and this morning my scale says I'm a pound lighter. The thing is I've been sticking to the program - no cheating - none. And I've been exercising more than ever and I've increased my steps each week am averaging 13,000 steps a day right now -- this plus I go to Curves and have been going 5 - 6 times a week, riding my bike to a from work once at week (5 miles round trip) AND taking yoga classes on the weekend. So you can understand why I would expect a bigger drop in weight. My consultant tells me that I'm building muscle and it weighs more. Sadly, they forgot to take my measurements when I started so I don't have the proof of that -- if I am building muscle it stands to reason I should be losing inches.

Thankfully, they measure me once a month at Curves - so I should be able to see a difference at my next months' measuring.

Sure hope so - I've never had to work so hard as losing!

[JPDS]

Hey Ruby it's September. I stopped by to see if you hit your goal you set on this thread?

[grievous]

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I AM BACK!!!

Okay, I took too much time off and partied a little too much over the last month. I have my first weigh in back at the Centre tonight. A little nervous, but I know I haven't gained all the weight back. Probably 7 pounds. Yikes!!! I will check back in tonight or tomorrow and let you know how it went and what the game plan is to get back on track and get the rest of the weight off for good. Can't be mad, just gotta do what you gotta do to move forward from here...

[grievous]

Okay, I am here. My husband takes over my laptop at night and lives on FB so I didn't get to post. What's it with men? Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised that I was only up 3.4 pounds from the last time I weighed in at the Centre. Then this morning I wake up and my entire body aches. If I could get rid of the aches and pains in my joints life would be good. Yikes, here comes a cold, freaking wonderful..... What can you do? Just work through it and keep trying to do your best. Not going to let it get me down, but I am going to go to bed as soon as I get home tonight. Sleep sleep and more sleep..... Wish I could go home now......

[raven2feathers2003]

Okay, I am here. My husband takes over my laptop at night and lives on FB so I didn't get to post. What's it with men? Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised that I was only up 3.4 pounds from the last time I weighed in at the Centre. Then this morning I wake up and my entire body aches. If I could get rid of the aches and pains in my joints life would be good. Yikes, here comes a cold, freaking wonderful..... What can you do? Just work through it and keep trying to do your best. Not going to let it get me down, but I am going to go to bed as soon as I get home tonight. Sleep sleep and more sleep..... Wish I could go home now......

This is my first time reading your posts, I know exactly how you feel. It's not easy being in my 40's and getting the weight off. I may need plastic surgery when it's all said and done, the flab is gross and I've been working out too. Whats a person to do ?

[grievous]

I have a freaking cold. This past week has been shot. No gym!!! On the mend now so hopefully things will start clicking for me again....

Hi Raven, thanks for stopping by!!! I am so glad I am not along in this battle. Hope to hear from you again soon

[grievous]

Wow, for real Ruby? Get you head out of you butt and get on with life. Get this part handled, get the weight off, figure out why you put it back on and prevent it from happening again. Get out of this vicious circle and get to living your life and not hiding from it!!! You're so much better than this and you are so worth feeling great about yourself!!


OK, there's my pep talk to myself today!!!


Let's start living!!!

[grievous]

Yay!!! A GOOD weigh in today, not fantastic, but good. Almost 2 pounds!!! Stay focused and you can do this!!!

[grievous]

Keeping the positive thoughts flowing, I am trying not to beat myself up anymore or be self-depricating!!!! That is my goal for today... Gotta learn to love me!

[grievous]

I AM GOING TO DO THIS ONCE AND FOR ALL. I AM TIRED OF THE ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF EMOTIONS I HAVE PUT MYSELF THROUGH!!!

Okay, done yelling at myself. I have made up my mantra cards and am going to do this. Today is day 2 of following plan to a T!!! Keep it up and the weight will start falling off!

[grievous]

[grievous]

Okay, it was late enough when I got home all I wanted to do was die. However, I needed to eat and shower! Didn't get my soup in last night, just wasn't hungry!

Gym last night ~
10 minutes row machine ~ 2000 meters
60 minutes treadmill ~ 4.5 miles
20 minutes stairmill ~ 1.8 miles (I think, it might have been more)
20 munites elliptical ~ 2.1 miles

Wasn't really going for mileage last night, for some silly reason I had it in my head to go for calories burned. What was I thinking? The crazy thing is, I think I want to do it again. I was so very tired, but it was so worth it!!! Felt amazingly good to sweat like that, I know, yuck!!!

Off to a better day today!