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[Eane]

Hey everyone. I signed up to the program on Monday and began the program Tuesday. The first couple of days were hellish for me as I felt like I was starving, which is strange since before the program I'd eat MAYBE twice a day. I'm 5'2 and weighed 203lbs when I signed up. After 4 days, I finally broke the 200lb mark and I'm now 198.5, which is awesome.

I'm on the 20lbs for $20 program mainly to see if this would work for me or not. I take two different BP meds and one of them has a side effect of weight gain/difficult weight loss, which is why I wanted to start slowly. I'm extremely picky in what I eat, ie veggies are gross to me, but I can eat lettuce and certain veggies raw. I'm on the personalized program so I can go through the menu and choose which items I want or don't want. I LOVE the pumpkin spice cakes, the ravioli is excellent and surprisingly the cereal that looks like cheerios was yummy. I had the other cereal today, that contained lots of wheat and barly, thinking it'd be gross like a rice cake, but it was yummy too. I'm very happy that so far the foods have tasted very good. I don't normally eat a lot of sugary items, but I do expect my snacks/cereal to taste like they have sugar in them. Which is why I was surprised those two cereals were good.

I came here to Jenny because I've done two other diets before and while they sort of work, they're not really good for me. One diet I did over 16 years ago, made me lose 40lbs in one month. It wasn't worth the constant dehydration headaches and charlie horses I constantly had, but I did hit my goal of joining the military at that time. Let's just say the diet I did on my own was < 300 calories, exercise (working), and every single vitamin that mentioned boosted metabolism.

I also did slim fast for about a week before joining Jenny, so lost about 5 lbs from that, but I was constantly starving and it was not very healthy. Plus the shakes taste funny and always made me nauseous. I came here because my sister had success in it and I figured if she can do it so can I. I do weigh myself obsessively, but it's more to keep an eye on gaining the weight back, not so much losing it. And I always weigh myself with only my undies and nightgown so I get a 'true' weight. I won't mention the only bad experience at Jenny that measured me with my clothes on and didn't take inches off to account for that. =(

But every one I've told about being on Jenny has been supportive of me. My husband only hates the money factor, but otherwise is all for me losing weight. He has clothing he wants to get me.

I've never really been a big eater. I know, from reading the boards, that a lot of people here ate due to stress or depression or just because they love food. I'm one of those that if I didn't have to eat to live, I wouldn't eat. I don't cook, I don't like having to fix something to eat, I don't like spending money on food. And when I get stressed, I don't eat, I just go online and play my MMORPGs (world of warcraft mostly) or I listen to music or watch tv. When I'm depressed I completely lose my appetite. Even when I'm sick I lose my appetite to the point I lose 10lbs just being sick even with eating. So I'm a strange chicky.

It's more of a pain having to eat all the time then the smaller portions for me, actually. I DO follow the program to a T, but I feel like I should gain for eating so much, not lose. I have no eating disorders, if my body says 'eat' I will, but if it doesn't I normally didn't.

But enough about me. I'm excited to lose more weight and hopefully get down to my goal. If I can get a few pounds lower than that, it'd be great, but I'm more focused on my goal.

Start: 9/26/11--203
CW: 9/30/11--198.5
Goal: 140

[jmcape]

Welcome! I've been on JC since mid July and have lost 12 pounds so far. Like you I'm on some meds that make it hard to lose weight so it's coming off slowly but surely. Have you tried the cinnamon rolls yet? Very yummy!

[I Called Jenny]

Welcome to Jenny and the boards!

Well, with the weight loss you've enjoyed in the last couple of days, it certainly seems like you are NOT going to have a problem losing weight despite the meds you're on.

I am a little confused though. You say you don't like to eat, you don't like sweets, you lose weight quickly under stress. And, yes, I know that certain meds will make you gain some weight, but how did you end up over 200 lbs. to begin with?

I can't imagine a doctor prescribing meds that would make you gain 40, 50 or 60 lbs or more since that type of weight gain would only cause more health problems than it would help. Bizarre!

Seriously, I'm not doubting you - I'm just trying to figure out what the heck you were eating and what kind of meds would cause you to gain that much weight? And why would a reasonable doctor prescribe something that would result in a considerable amount of unhealthy weight gain?

Anyway, meds or not, you are losing at a very nice rate! And I bet you'll be able to cut down or cut out a lot of the meds when your numbers start dropping. I know I was able to get rid of a half a dozen prescriptions when I lost the weight. Yea!

Jenny is a very healthy way to look at food. It helps your metabolism to work at its optimum and you're eating often but healthy portions so that's why you wouldn't gain weight and would naturally lose it.

Yes, this is soooooo much better than Slimfast or any of those other liquid diets. For me, it's better than any other diet I've ever been on and I've pretty much been on every one of the out there. From cabbage to soup to Nutrisystem to Slimfast to WW to...well you get the point. It's been a lifelong battle.

This is the only time that I've been on a diet where I'm always eat but still losing and that's a nice thing I have to enjoy!

It's also the only plan where I actually LEARNED something about a balanced (or as the diet commercials say - a "sensible") meal plan.

Don't worry about the numbers on the scale or on the tape measure. When you start seeing the results in your clothes, that will mean the most to you (and apparently your hubby - ) Besides, when you hit goal and they take those final measurements, you also will be in smaller clothes - A LOT smaller!

Weighing yourself is fine but you do realize that your weight can fluctuate by as much as five pounds in a day, right?

Oh, as for the veggies, you can always have low sodium V-8. For some people, it's easier to "drink" their veggies than eat them.

Anyway, so glad you're here. Can't wait to hear how you are doing (you're off to a great start!). We'd love to hear from you about your triumphs and whenever you have a question or a complaint, we'll be here for you too.

You have a great attitude that you're going to look FABULOUS and then your hubby won't care what it cost in food because he's going to be spending so much on you for new skinny clothes!

Phyllis

[Eane]

I Called Jenny, on 30 September 2011 - 04:29 PM, said:

I am a little confused though. You say you don't like to eat, you don't like sweets, you lose weight quickly under stress. And, yes, I know that certain meds will make you gain some weight, but how did you end up over 200 lbs. to begin with?
Phyllis

Hey Phyllis,

It wasn't the food or medication that had me gain weight. I was pregnant 13 years ago (he's a teenager now o.0) and I gained 70 pounds when I got pregnant. And though it's been 13 years, I just never got the weight off. Felt lazy or just didn't care and that's how I gained the weight. My current meds make it hard, but it doesn't make you gain THAT much weight. Sorry I wasn't more detailed.

I do know my weight fluctuates, but it's an OCD of mine and I can't stop it. Just like I can't leave the house if there is anything on the stove.

[I Called Jenny]

Ah, pregnancy. Duh! Should have guessed that but you really had me going for a while.

Well, it may have been 13 years in the making of holding onto your "baby" weight, but you're on the right track. You're gonna do great!

You said you were in the military so you definitely understand discipline. Now you just have to follow the plan, drink LOTS of fluids (cut out or cut waaaay down on diet sodas if you drink them), get your exercise and you'll see that scale drop steadily.

Hang in there! We're all here with you and we know you can do it!

Phyllis

[Jen.M]

Welcome, Eane! I can so totally relate to your story - I signed up for Jenny on April 28, when I weighed 213 lbs. I gained 60+ lbs in pregnancy (I am 5'3" so sounds like we're in about the same boat!) and due to stress, depression, comfort eating, etc., just never got the weight off. Also like you, the first week or two I was totally miserable, starving, and POSITIVE I couldn't stay on the 1200 calorie menu because it just wasn't enough food.

Six months later, I am 16 lbs away from my goal of 150 (and I probably won't stop there, either!), I feel amazing and I'm eating the right food, the right way. It still amazes me when I realize just how full I am on the same menu and same foods I was eating six months ago and feeling like it wasn't enough! I wonder if that isn't part of the problem you were having - eating only twice a day didn't really give your metabolism the regular fuel it needed to keep running and burn off the calories. The other big thing that I just finally realized last week (yeah, a little slow, I know!) was that drinking water is absolutely essential. I got a little lazy for a month or so, cut down on the water and went back to my Diet Coke addiction, and really noticed a difference. I mention it because hopefully it will help for you too.

Good luck with the program - it sounds like you're off to a great start! And congratulations for making the decision to take care of YOU. I'm still pretty new to the forums here, but it seems like there are some really great, really supportive people to help if you get frustrated or have questions. You can do it!

[LuckyJuls]

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Six months later, I am 16 lbs away from my goal of 150 (and I probably won't stop there, either!), I feel amazing and I'm eating the right food, the right way. It still amazes me when I realize just how full I am on the same menu and same foods I was eating six months ago and feeling like it wasn't enough!

Your story is inspiring. Thanks for sharing. I weighed in at 211 this week and I can't wait to be back in the 170's! If I can do it like you in six months, I will be SO pleased.