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[helenlw1975]

Hi Everyone! My name is Helen and I started JC today I thought I would start a June newbies forum, hope you'll join me! I am looking to lose 25lbs, my weight has been creeping up over the past few years and I just want it gone! I am excited about trying the foods, I did read the forums before I ordered week 1's food so I knew what to avoid, thanks for the tips! Good luck to everyone, here's to a happy and healthy summer!

[Susan Mc]

Susan here. I am on day two of JC. Feeling confident that this might work for me. I want to lost about 20 lbs.

[jjpatter]

Hi, I'm Jennifer and I started on Tuesday 31st so I guess I could either fit into May or June newbies. I have ~34lbs I'd like to drop which is 20% of my current weight. I've never done this program before and have tried weight watchers, nutrisystems, suzanne somers, etc. I have a hard time sticking to things because I get bored or I'm feeding my family a completely different menu. I used to work at JC back in the late 80's early 90's and saw a lot of success walking in and it's always inspired me that a lot of people can maintain their weight. Funny that I didn't join sooner but now I'm here.

After my first day, I realized my hardest point hit at night when I realized I couldn't eat anymore. Not that I eat at night but knowing that I had something to stick to sort of sucked. When I started to get that edge, I drank a glass of water and walked the dog and that seemed to help.

How is it going for you???

jenn

[barbara51]

Susan here. I am on day two of JC. Feeling confident that this might work for me. I want to lost about 20 lbs.

Hi. I'm Barbara. Started this morning. Hve LOTS to lose, but want to start at getting under 200 lbs. I am definetly interested in finding some buddies to keep in touch while we lose. Welcome June!!!








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[jjpatter]

Hi Barbara,
I'll be one of your many buddies you will get on this site. have you done JC before? Have you tried any other meal plans? If so, which ones.

-jennifer

Hi. I'm Barbara. Started this morning. Hve LOTS to lose, but want to start at getting under 200 lbs. I am definetly interested in finding some buddies to keep in touch while we lose. Welcome June!!!





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[tewmom]

Hello,

I am just wrapping up my first week on JC, started on Friday May 27th. I know call me crazy for picking a holiday weekend to start the journey. I did and I successfully road through the weekend.

I have 60lbs to lose, and am a first time JC'r. I have to say each day has been interesting to say the least food wise. I am a pretty picky eater so I have had each meal with apprehension. I have to say for the most part only 2 things only my menu this week will not be repeated. I have been surprised at how good some of the meals have been . I have also been surprised that despite the small (I am talking small) portion size, once I volumized it I have honestly not been hungry. I have an appointment tomorrow so will get to finally see what the scale shows for my efforts this week.

Would love to be part of a group doing this together, I have a long road ahead of me and would love to have a group for support, ideas and suggestions.

Dianne

[barbara51]

Hi Barbara,
I'll be one of your many buddies you will get on this site. have you done JC before? Have you tried any other meal plans? If so, which ones.

-jennifer

Hi, Jennifer-- thanks for supporting me. this is my first time on JC and on Day 2 I am doing OK. Weird thing happened yesterday while eating dinner (mesquite chicken). I got so sick to my stomach. I think it might have been the Anytime bar I had about 4:00. I read somewhere that they can be very harsh; will not eat that again. finding the meals pretty tasty, but WOW the portions are small. Not a big vegetable eater, but really going to make an effort. I've downloeaded several intersaeting vegetable recipes that I am going to try. that and the exercsie seem to be the real key.

enough about me-- how long have you been doing the program and how is it going? Are there any foods I should stay away from (other than the bars)? have you found something htat works for you? Hope all is well. Look forward to hearing from you--

Barbara

[jjpatter]

Hi Barbara,
Today is my 3rd day so it sounds like we started on the same day. I read in the posts that the anytime bars give a lot of people gas so maybe that is what upset your stomach. My teenage daughter is also doing the JC program and I asked her about it and she said she was gassy to. I've been great on the bars and the only thing I'm doing different from my daughter and probably most people on JC is that I'm drinking raw milk so that might help eliminate the gas effect from the bars. The veggie part might also be upsetting your stomach as well and it's a lot to eat if you're not used to eating. Hang in there!!!

Where are you finding veggie recipes at? If you make something that turned out yummy, send it to me!! I haven't really started exercising yet. I work a lot and by the time I get home I want to veg in front of the TV! That is my biggest problem, I don't move, and I don't eat all the time so when I do eat, I eat A LOT and in front of the TV.

So far the food has been good. I like it so much better than nutrisystems. I also read when eating your meals to put them on a plate instead of eating them out of the carton. That was a GREAT idea and I think it helps with the mind games that you're not eating that much. Especially if you can fill up the rest of your plate w/veggies. How are you scattering your meals? Are you eating every 3hrs? That is what I've been doing. Are you getting in your water? I've been on/off on that.

-jennifer

Hi, Jennifer-- thanks for supporting me. this is my first time on JC and on Day 2 I am doing OK. Weird thing happened yesterday while eating dinner (mesquite chicken). I got so sick to my stomach. I think it might have been the Anytime bar I had about 4:00. I read somewhere that they can be very harsh; will not eat that again. finding the meals pretty tasty, but WOW the portions are small. Not a big vegetable eater, but really going to make an effort. I've downloeaded several intersaeting vegetable recipes that I am going to try. that and the exercsie seem to be the real key.

enough about me-- how long have you been doing the program and how is it going? Are there any foods I should stay away from (other than the bars)? have you found something htat works for you? Hope all is well. Look forward to hearing from you--

Barbara

[Be a Sexy Mom]

Hello Ladies;

I am day 3 (started tuesday) and so far on plan 100% - yah me!!!

Being in Canada I get the Canadian Bars in lew of the Anytime Bars and there isn't the gassiness with ours. Lucky me.

I have 10% of my weight to lose. Plus Hubby is doing this with me.


I started in July 2010, had to quit due to finances in March. Now we are back!!!!

Would love to have a forum to check in with every day.

[helenlw1975]

I'm on day 3 as well, had a small hurdle in the form of a business lunch that I couldn't get out of so I stuck to a salad and water so hopefully it hasn't done too much damage (althought there was a yummy marinade on the chicken.. ouch!) I had the mesquite chicken for dinner last night and LOVED it, best meal so far. Drinking so much water is my biggest challenge, I'm a diet coke kind of girl but I want to succeed so I'm downing the water. Keep going everyone, we can do it!

[Be a Sexy Mom]

If you are not a water drinking kind of girl, try some Crystal Light in your bottle. If it helps get the water in.......

[sarah es]

Hi, I'm Sarah and my first appointment is tomorrow. I have lots to lose as well, Barbara, and I too am looking to get below 200. I can't believe that I'm over that. Heck, I can't believe that I got anywhere close to it. I'm disgusted with myself and the lack of self control that got me to this place. I'm hoping that JC will be just what I need to jump start my weight loss and restore my confidence.

I did try weight watchers, but its just too much work on the side. I have enough to do without all those little things added to my day. While I really do like to cook I think that a jump start is a great idea and having food already in portions and ready to go I think will help. I hope so. I don't know what else to do at this point.

[Mrs. X]

Hello Everyone,
I just started as well. I'm surprised at how well I am adapting to it. So far, so good.

[helenlw1975]

Hi! I am going to JC to get measured today. Does anyone know if I will get weighed as well or will I wait for my next appointment for that? Thanks!

[Be a Sexy Mom]

You will be weighed.

Oh and welcome to the forum and to JC

[again22]

My name is Jen and I started on June 1st. So far it is going ok. I am somewhat hungry, but it is not terrible. I am hoping that my body will adjust soon and I will feel better next week.

I have about 35-40lbs to lose and hope this program will help me do so!

[barbara51]

Hi Barbara,
Today is my 3rd day so it sounds like we started on the same day. I read in the posts that the anytime bars give a lot of people gas so maybe that is what upset your stomach. My teenage daughter is also doing the JC program and I asked her about it and she said she was gassy to. I've been great on the bars and the only thing I'm doing different from my daughter and probably most people on JC is that I'm drinking raw milk so that might help eliminate the gas effect from the bars. The veggie part might also be upsetting your stomach as well and it's a lot to eat if you're not used to eating. Hang in there!!!

Where are you finding veggie recipes at? If you make something that turned out yummy, send it to me!! I haven't really started exercising yet. I work a lot and by the time I get home I want to veg in front of the TV! That is my biggest problem, I don't move, and I don't eat all the time so when I do eat, I eat A LOT and in front of the TV.

So far the food has been good. I like it so much better than nutrisystems. I also read when eating your meals to put them on a plate instead of eating them out of the carton. That was a GREAT idea and I think it helps with the mind games that you're not eating that much. Especially if you can fill up the rest of your plate w/veggies. How are you scattering your meals? Are you eating every 3hrs? That is what I've been doing. Are you getting in your water? I've been on/off on that.

-jennifer

Hi, Jennifer:

I am doing OK. hate vegetsables and they literally make me gag. I did NutriSystem once-- food hideaous. This food is much better. The portions are SMALL!! No wonder I am the size I am. Good for your daughter!
how nice that you both have someone at home to support you. So far my veggie recipes are on paper, not food. I am going to try and make 3 of them this weekend so I have them for the week. I think cooked vegetables go down better than raw. I don't eat alot at any one time a day-- I am a grazer-- I eat all day every day. Chocolate. Anything chocolate. I have been addicted to ghiradelli brownies. Ate in huge amounts! I miss them. I am bad about water. I drink a couple of Dunkin'Donut iced coffees a day. Idrink way too much Diet Coke. Trying to add 1 more water each day. Up tp 4. Although I have not had any today.

I think we did start on the same day-- June 1. Are you following the pre- planned menu or did you choose your own JC food? When is your first weigh in? Or are you doing the at- home plan? I am going to the center
tomorrow for photos and measurements. Not looking forward to it. I have to admit it has taken me starting this program to really recognize that I am huge. It's been an awakening. I only hope I have the will to follow the program to the end.

Hope you are doing well. If you would like to correspond directly, my e- mail is berryphila@verizon.net.

Barbara

[helenlw1975]

You will be weighed.

Oh and welcome to the forum and to JC

My JCC gave me the choice to be weighed and I decided why not.. I have lost 1.4lbs! Baby steps right!

[Ftlewis]

I'm Faye and I started my JC program on 5/27. As of today 6/3 I have lost 7 pounds and I am overjoyed.
This is a program I can do. My weight climbed over the years from being a caregiver to my husband and never taking time for myself. He passed away last October and one of the things he wanted me to do was to "get healthy". While he wanted it for me I want it for myself more. I am committed now and have the time, the energy and the motivation. I've got 70 pounds to loose. No, make that 63 as of today!

Thank you Jenny.

[RockerDDS]

Hello everyone. I also started on June 1, so this is my third day. The first day was very hard. I was hungry all day. I have about 35 pounds to lose. I got on the scale this morning hoping I lose something. I was the exact same weight. I know it has only been two days but I thought for sure I would drop at least 0.5 since I am following the plan and eating way less than I was eating before. Now I am nervous that I won't lose anything this week.

I am hoping to exercise tomorrow. I have been suffering from a bad sinus infection and it is kicking my butt! I would like to be friends with all of you June newbies!