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[swanss77]

I just joined Jenny July 8th and could really use some support buddies.


Stephanie

[KED72]

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I just joined Jenny July 8th and could really use some support buddies.
Stephanie
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I live near Peoria and have been in for two weeks. I am down 5 pounds so far, but spent the last 4 days in downtown Chicago and Six Flags. (Fell off the wagon.) I was looking for a support group but there were none in my category, "Nearing 40 Fat Moms". I don't know anyone else doing it right now, so I could use the help! Kristin

[jmcape]

I'm in MO-not too far from you both. I'm 44 and just started this week. Feel free to check out my new blog (and hopefully start your own and we can follow each other) or message me through the board.

[swanss77]

Oh dear! Ladies, I am sooooo sorry I didn't answer this sooner!!!!! Big Oops!!!

So, how are you guys doing? How long have you been on JC? Any big challenges so far? One that I am having, which is a little unexpected, is that I am suffering a little socially. My BF and I have kind of just stayed at home on the weekends while I'm trying to get settled into the program and we are starting to feel isolated! Boo! So, I am going to use my splurge this weekend to go out and have some beers(MGD 64) with our friends.

Would love to hear your thoughts, challenges, etc.!

[angeldi]

hi there! I am really close to peoria! Just a small town outisde peoria. anyway I have been on jenny since june 2009. I have lost 45 with 20 to go. When I eat the food (okay I do get burned out on it) it does work!! Also it is great to have somewhere to go weigh in and "be accountable" as I am sure you have heard them say.

[swanss77]

angeldi, on 04 August 2011 - 03:19 PM, said:

hi there! I am really close to peoria! Just a small town outisde peoria. anyway I have been on jenny since june 2009. I have lost 45 with 20 to go. When I eat the food (okay I do get burned out on it) it does work!! Also it is great to have somewhere to go weigh in and "be accountable" as I am sure you have heard them say.

Angeldi,
I totally hear you on the accountability thing! Plus it has gotten me into a weekly routine too which has been a great help. My weigh-ins are Thursdays and it is just fitting right into my weekly schedule. So, you get burned out on the food? I am finding that I love almost all of the lunch selections but have had to kind of 'pick' through the dinners. There just aren't very many that I like. But the ones I do like, I LOVE! I also LOVE being able to have a snack every day. I think that has helped me out with not feeling too deprived. I mean seriously, Triple Chocolate Cheesecake???!!! Who'd have thought....!!!!! LOL!! I would love to share ideas, recipes, tricks, etc. with you! I could use some advice from someone who's had more experience at this than me!

[jmcape]

I made a 4 week commitment to only do JC before any MOMO. Now the in-laws are coming for a visit right at the end of that so we'll see how it goes. We've definitely had to adjust to being home bodies.

[swanss77]

JMcape,
I hear you! We've been 'home bodies' for the last four weeks too! And although I think that's no way to live, I had to do it in order to get the weight loss going in a good direction! We are going to venture out and about tonight. I'm saving my fats as well as my 250 cal. splurge so that we can go down to the riverfront tonight and have a couple beers and see a couple bands, so I'm totally excited about that! YAY! FINALLY!

[jmcape]

Have a great time!

[swanss77]

jmcape, on 06 August 2011 - 06:13 AM, said:

Have a great time!

Thanks jmcape! We had such a BLAST!!! It was so nice to get out and enjoy the weather and friends!

Did your in-laws come to visit yet? Have you tried a MOMO yet?

[jmcape]

Sorry, just now seeing this. No the in-laws canceled their trip (whew-lol) and no MOMOs yet. I had my week 3 WI today and only lost .4 lbs for a total of 5.2. I'm a little bummed.

[Bridesmaid]

Hi! I just started JC today. I hope I like the food and that it works. I want to lose 20 pounds by March 17 for my sister's wedding. I welcome any tips or advice!

[Numea]

Hi there! I live in Joliet. Even though I'm at my goal weight, I still like someof the meals. One thing that helped me, as simple and corny as it sounds is to speak up for myself. When everyone else went out to eat, I went too. I didn't open a menu (that way I wasn't tempted.) Instead of sitting there with a bowl of undressed salad greens feeling sorry for myself (which I did on 3 previous attempts), I instead asked them to grill or roast some veggies for me and heat my meal up. NOT ONCE did a food server turn me down. I got this from a friend of mine who is a gluten-free vegan and orders off the menu all the time.

[Savana]

Bridesmaid, on 10 October 2011 - 06:52 PM, said:

Hi! I just started JC today. I hope I like the food and that it works. I want to lose 20 pounds by March 17 for my sister's wedding. I welcome any tips or advice!

Congrats on joining Jenny,Bridesmaid! Smart of you to start early! You can definitely lose 20 lbs by then!!

Stay in touch and keep us posted on your weightloss journey!

I have been on the Program almost 6 weeks.. with a 14.5 lb loss! I love the Jenny food too!

Savana

[val61341]

Numea, on 25 October 2011 - 10:31 AM, said:

Hi there! I live in Joliet. Even though I'm at my goal weight, I still like someof the meals. One thing that helped me, as simple and corny as it sounds is to speak up for myself. When everyone else went out to eat, I went too. I didn't open a menu (that way I wasn't tempted.) Instead of sitting there with a bowl of undressed salad greens feeling sorry for myself (which I did on 3 previous attempts), I instead asked them to grill or roast some veggies for me and heat my meal up. NOT ONCE did a food server turn me down. I got this from a friend of mine who is a gluten-free vegan and orders off the menu all the time.

Hi, I'm about 35 minutes, straight west on 80. I go to the centre on Essington. Welcome and good luck

[val61341]

swanss77, on 14 July 2011 - 02:33 PM, said:

I just joined Jenny July 8th and could really use some support buddies.


Stephanie

Hi Stephanie, I live about an hour from Peoria, over by LaSalle - Peru area. Welcome and good luck. I just restarted and today is my first official day back on plan