In February I was at an all-time high of 172.5 lbs -- I'm 5'7" and 64 years. I noticed that my DH quit taking photos of me at events & on vacations. I would catch my reflection in a window & think "who is that fat woman?" So I figured I'd better do something quick. On my own I lost 10 lbs between February and Labor Day, but I was doing what I always do -- cutting out meals. A friend of mine had only 10 lbs to lose -- on Jenny she went from 117 to 107 lbs. She's barely 5'2", petite and 48 years old -- she looks fabulous in a bikini! It worked for her and she is back to her former size 0. So I thought, "if she can do it so can I!" BTW, she goes off & on JC as soon as she sees a couple of lbs creep back.
I started Jenny 18 days ago, using the Metabolic Max program to religiously track my progress every day. By the end of the first week the program showed that I should have lost 2 lbs (7000 calorie deficit), but I had only lost one. Then the next week again I should have lost 2, but I had only lost .4. But at the start of this 3rd week -- WOW! 2.2 lbs in 2 days! And I'm not doing anything differently. I know I can't expect to continue at that rate, but I just wanted to share with you that sometimes it takes your body a while to get the message that 'things are gonna change around here!'. I still have a way to go, but I'm determined to be at 135 lbs, my weight up til I was 33 years old. I want to reach that by my 65th birthday in March and maintain it for the rest of my life. My doctor is always trying to get me on statins because my cholesterol is elevated. I bet that when I lose the weight, my cholesterol will normalize.
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Posted 10 September 2011 - 08:17 AM
Started JC Aug 27, 2011. Lost the first 10 lbs pre-Jenny. GW: 130 lbs by March 1, 2012. MM 4 wk avg daily Stats: 2200 burned / 1250 consumed / balance 950 deficit / activity: 1:38 / steps: 6538 / Sleep: 7.5 hr
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Posted 10 September 2011 - 08:22 AM
Good for you...I am glad things are working out for you. I know you can do it. I am on the MM program also. I don't go by what they say as far as how much weight I am losing. I use it more for how much exercise I am getting. I am happy as long as I have more going out then going in LOL!! Good luck to you and keep posting 
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Posted 10 September 2011 - 09:29 AM
Way to go!
I am 5'2 and was almost 180 when I started. Unlike your friend, I was never one of those people who looked good being at 110 or less with my body frame. My goal was 132 and it took a while but I did get there and kept it off for three years.
Now I'm 62 and it's taking a little bit longer to lose the 10 extra pounds I regained and I might go a little lower than the 132 this time but I know it's just going to be a journey and not a quick trip.
You're going to do great with your attitude at whatever weight you choose!
Phyllis
I am 5'2 and was almost 180 when I started. Unlike your friend, I was never one of those people who looked good being at 110 or less with my body frame. My goal was 132 and it took a while but I did get there and kept it off for three years.
Now I'm 62 and it's taking a little bit longer to lose the 10 extra pounds I regained and I might go a little lower than the 132 this time but I know it's just going to be a journey and not a quick trip.
You're going to do great with your attitude at whatever weight you choose!
Phyllis
Phyllis
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
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Posted 10 September 2011 - 09:47 AM
Hi,
I lost a lot of weight first two weeks, but did not noticed any slackening in the waistband. Now this last week (week 3), I noticed my pants are getting loose but I only lost 1 lb. I expected a bigger drop than that since I can see it in my clothes and how they fit this week. This adventure is interesting.
I lost a lot of weight first two weeks, but did not noticed any slackening in the waistband. Now this last week (week 3), I noticed my pants are getting loose but I only lost 1 lb. I expected a bigger drop than that since I can see it in my clothes and how they fit this week. This adventure is interesting.
Melissa in NH
Weeks 1-3__(-15_lbs) Starting at 232_(08/21/2011) __Week 22____(-1__lbs) Still looking for 180!
Week 4_____(-3__lbs)__________________________Week 23____(-1__lbs) Turned into a inchworm
Week 5_____(-3__lbs)_1/4 Goal reached (9/25/11) __Week 23___Reached 180!, headed to 170 lbs.
Week 6_____(0___lbs) TOM!____________________Week 24____(+1__lbs) UGHHHH!
Week 7_____(-5__lbs)__________________________Week 25____(-4___lbs) Confused but happy!
Week 8_____(-2__lbs)__________________________Week 26____(-2___lbs) Wow,how did I do that!?!
Week 9_____(-4__lbs)__________________________Week 27____(-1___lbs) Back to Inchworm!
Week 10_____(-2__lbs) Onederland!_______________Week 28____(-3___lbs) Lots of Aerobics!
Week 11_____(-2__lbs)_________________________Week 29_____(0___lbs) What!!!
Week 12_____(-2__lbs)_________________________Week 30_____(-1___lbs)3/4 GOAL hit! (3/18/2012)
Week 13_____(-1__lbs)_________________________Week 31_____(-3___lbs) (Doc changed goal 160)
Week 14_____(-3__lbs) HALFWAY! 11/27/2011_____Week 32_____(+1__lbs) Sick, bloated, oh well.
Week 15_____(-1__lbs)_________________________Didn't change the tickers.....
Week 16_____(-1__lbs)__________________________Week 33_____(-2__lbs) Down to 166, 6 lbs away
Week 17_____(-1__lbs) Looking for 185_____________Week 34_____(0___lbs) Yikes
Week 18_____(_0__lbs)__________________________Week 35_____(0__lbs) OMG
Week 19_____(-2__lbs) Reached short term goal______Week 36_____(-1__lbs) Finally, hit mini-goal
Week 20_____(-1__lbs)__________________________Week 37_____(0__lbs)
Week 21_____(-2__lbs) Down 50 pounds!____________Week 38_____(0__lbs)
_____________________________________________Week 39_____(-1__lbs) FINALLY! 05/20/2012
START Measurements_______________________NOW (4/29/2012)
Bust - 41.5"_________________________________Bust - 36.5"
Waist - 37.5"________________________________Waist - 27"
Abdomen - 41"______________________________Abdomen - 34"
Hips - 47.5"_________________________________Hips - 37"
Physical 03/29/2012 : Cholesterol - 140, Trig.- 74, LDL - 79, HDL - 49
Total Weight Loss
Weeks 1-3__(-15_lbs) Starting at 232_(08/21/2011) __Week 22____(-1__lbs) Still looking for 180!
Week 4_____(-3__lbs)__________________________Week 23____(-1__lbs) Turned into a inchworm
Week 5_____(-3__lbs)_1/4 Goal reached (9/25/11) __Week 23___Reached 180!, headed to 170 lbs.
Week 6_____(0___lbs) TOM!____________________Week 24____(+1__lbs) UGHHHH!
Week 7_____(-5__lbs)__________________________Week 25____(-4___lbs) Confused but happy!
Week 8_____(-2__lbs)__________________________Week 26____(-2___lbs) Wow,how did I do that!?!
Week 9_____(-4__lbs)__________________________Week 27____(-1___lbs) Back to Inchworm!
Week 10_____(-2__lbs) Onederland!_______________Week 28____(-3___lbs) Lots of Aerobics!
Week 11_____(-2__lbs)_________________________Week 29_____(0___lbs) What!!!
Week 12_____(-2__lbs)_________________________Week 30_____(-1___lbs)3/4 GOAL hit! (3/18/2012)
Week 13_____(-1__lbs)_________________________Week 31_____(-3___lbs) (Doc changed goal 160)
Week 14_____(-3__lbs) HALFWAY! 11/27/2011_____Week 32_____(+1__lbs) Sick, bloated, oh well.
Week 15_____(-1__lbs)_________________________Didn't change the tickers.....
Week 16_____(-1__lbs)__________________________Week 33_____(-2__lbs) Down to 166, 6 lbs away
Week 17_____(-1__lbs) Looking for 185_____________Week 34_____(0___lbs) Yikes
Week 18_____(_0__lbs)__________________________Week 35_____(0__lbs) OMG
Week 19_____(-2__lbs) Reached short term goal______Week 36_____(-1__lbs) Finally, hit mini-goal
Week 20_____(-1__lbs)__________________________Week 37_____(0__lbs)
Week 21_____(-2__lbs) Down 50 pounds!____________Week 38_____(0__lbs)
_____________________________________________Week 39_____(-1__lbs) FINALLY! 05/20/2012
START Measurements_______________________NOW (4/29/2012)
Bust - 41.5"_________________________________Bust - 36.5"
Waist - 37.5"________________________________Waist - 27"
Abdomen - 41"______________________________Abdomen - 34"
Hips - 47.5"_________________________________Hips - 37"
Physical 03/29/2012 : Cholesterol - 140, Trig.- 74, LDL - 79, HDL - 49
Total Weight Loss
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Posted 10 September 2011 - 10:48 AM
mlcarpenter05061, on 10 September 2011 - 09:47 AM, said:
Hi,
I lost a lot of weight first two weeks, but did not noticed any slackening in the waistband. Now this last week (week 3), I noticed my pants are getting loose but I only lost 1 lb. I expected a bigger drop than that since I can see it in my clothes and how they fit this week. This adventure is interesting.
I lost a lot of weight first two weeks, but did not noticed any slackening in the waistband. Now this last week (week 3), I noticed my pants are getting loose but I only lost 1 lb. I expected a bigger drop than that since I can see it in my clothes and how they fit this week. This adventure is interesting.
You may or may not see the scale drop even though your pants are getting looser (BTW, congrats for that!). Your body's weight distribution is also shifting, especially if you're exercising. So who cares what the numbers on a scale show if the sizes in your closet get smaller?
Phyllis
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
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Posted 10 September 2011 - 02:38 PM
Great job! Thanks for the motivation!
xoxo Alina
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- Height: 5'0
- Starting weight even before JC: 135.4
- Starting weight on JC 05/02/2011: 128.6
- Total pounds to lose: 25.4!
- Goal #1 (Healthy weight with BMI under 25): 127 lbs (HIT!)
- Goal #2 (What I weighed when I started dating my bf): 123 lbs (HIT!)
- Goal #3 (Under 120's!): 119.9 lbs (HIT!)
- Goal #4 (Happy weight): 115 lbs
- Goal #5 (Sexy bikini weight): 110 lbs
- 09/09/11 WI 1: 125.8 (-2.8)
- 09/17/11 WI 2: 124.6 (-1.2)
- 09/24/11 WI 3: 123.2 (-1.4)
- 10/01/11 WI 4: Did not weigh in. Road trip to LA
- 10/08/11 WI 5: 121.8 (-1.4)
- 10/15/11 WI 6: 120.6 (-1.2) Happy about this cause it was "that time of month" and I was bloated all beginning of the week
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Posted 10 September 2011 - 07:54 PM
Love the attitude!
Yes, your cholesterol will come down very quickly indeed. Just like your dr, mine wanted to put me on meds too....HBP meds as well, and I said give me a month to lose weight and I will come back and re-test.....needless to say, she really didnt believe me, she hears this all the time. Well low and behold, I DID IT!!!! I went back after losing over 10-15 lbs (dont remember) and retested.....my stats came down substancially! After losing 25 they were all normal. So long story short....you dont have to lose all that much before you start to see positive results.
Yes, your cholesterol will come down very quickly indeed. Just like your dr, mine wanted to put me on meds too....HBP meds as well, and I said give me a month to lose weight and I will come back and re-test.....needless to say, she really didnt believe me, she hears this all the time. Well low and behold, I DID IT!!!! I went back after losing over 10-15 lbs (dont remember) and retested.....my stats came down substancially! After losing 25 they were all normal. So long story short....you dont have to lose all that much before you start to see positive results.
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Posted 10 September 2011 - 10:23 PM
Blessed4Life2, on 10 September 2011 - 07:54 PM, said:
Love the attitude!
Yes, your cholesterol will come down very quickly indeed. Just like your dr, mine wanted to put me on meds too....HBP meds as well, and I said give me a month to lose weight and I will come back and re-test.....needless to say, she really didnt believe me, she hears this all the time. Well low and behold, I DID IT!!!! I went back after losing over 10-15 lbs (dont remember) and retested.....my stats came down substancially! After losing 25 they were all normal. So long story short....you dont have to lose all that much to see positive results.
Yes, your cholesterol will come down very quickly indeed. Just like your dr, mine wanted to put me on meds too....HBP meds as well, and I said give me a month to lose weight and I will come back and re-test.....needless to say, she really didnt believe me, she hears this all the time. Well low and behold, I DID IT!!!! I went back after losing over 10-15 lbs (dont remember) and retested.....my stats came down substancially! After losing 25 they were all normal. So long story short....you dont have to lose all that much to see positive results.
I had been on statins for a while (my family has a history of heart problems) and I forgot to fill a prescription or something and I didn't take them for a couple of months but I also was on JC and losing weight so when I went back to the doctor to tell him about how I had somehow forgotten about the statins for several months, he re-tested me to see what dose to give me. But as it turned out, my numbers dropped so dramatically (not as low as it was on the statins) that he said, "Nope, don't take them. Just keep doing whatever you're doing because it's working."
Phyllis
Phyllis
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
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