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I've reached 25 pounds gone.... Very happy here. - Jus Me 07:50:57 7/04/2008 (1)
- Congratulations! According to the post below, you' ve lost - an average 2 year old LOL. Keep up the good work! nm 13:23:41 7/04/2008 (0)
Down 3 1/4 more pounds since I last reported here. Slow, but exciting-sm - Vicki 04:45:05 7/01/2008 (0)
weight comparisons sm - sm 12:33:59 6/21/2008 (0)
Loving my Wii Fit workouts! SM - Trying again - hoping I've found my "IT"! 16:09:56 6/15/2008 (4)
- I'm looking forward to the day we can have a Wii here, too!! - Thanks for the info AND keep up the good work! :) nm 22:17:30 6/22/2008 (1)
  - Thanks! =o) - OP 14:45:49 6/23/2008 (0)
- Where'd did you buy the Wii Fit and how much was it? sm - me 17:34:30 6/18/2008 (1)
  - We pre-ordered the Wii Fit from Wal-Mart (got $10 off) so it was maybe around $88? - Luckily DS had Wii gaming system, so it all fell into place nicely! OP 09:15:31 6/23/2008 (0)
Not Wed., but I'm down 3 more pounds since I last-sm - Vicki 07:29:15 5/23/2008 (1)
- Great job!! You can do it. I am not on much either.... - skd 11:58:22 5/24/2008 (0)
I feel awesome today!! I am only - skd 07:46:23 5/21/2008 (4)
- That's terrific. Good work. :) - Vicki 07:30:10 5/23/2008 (1)
  - Thanks!! - skd 11:57:54 5/24/2008 (0)
- VERY COOL! Big hugs and congrats!!! Keep up the good - work, too! nm MTP 20:23:04 5/21/2008 (1)
  - Thanks:) - skd 06:44:46 5/22/2008 (0)
Only down another pound. I really - skd 08:09:17 5/14/2008 (7)
- I'm down to 205, 55 left to go. Don't be discouraged! sm - adabee 00:33:21 5/15/2008 (1)
  - You're doing fantastic, adabee. :) - Vicki 07:30:57 5/23/2008 (0)
- I'm down 3. Congrats that it is a loss, little steps are big milestones. - Jus Me 09:42:51 5/14/2008 (4)
  - This is true. Thank you! I walk as often as possible and the WW - skd 11:52:24 5/14/2008 (3)
    - I'm really not trying to be argumentative, but I thought the rule was 8 8-oz glasses per day? nm - Jus Me 15:12:34 5/19/2008 (2)
      - If I'm not mistaken, WW now says 6. I'd have to go reread-sm - Vicki 17:51:29 5/21/2008 (1)
        
        Yes, it is 6 now. If it was not for the fact that they let me have (sm) - skd 13:23:19 5/31/2008 (0)
I've posted on the other board about Body By God - and my mom's weight loss (long post) sm 14:29:50 5/12/2008 (2)
- Thank you for this! Needing more structure and this may be - a REALLY big help!!! nm Anon Reg 4 Now 16:30:12 5/12/2008 (1)
  - You are welcome! - nm 23:54:57 5/12/2008 (0)
Well, I'm on the Nutrisystem almost 2 weeks. - Jus Me 17:08:38 5/06/2008 (0)
I want to cheat sooo bad. Anyone with any - skd 10:22:51 5/05/2008 (4)
- I've got DD's graduation invite in front or me - and a dress I want - to wear. Otherwise, WATER for sure! Hope you're having a better day! nm MTP 19:54:10 5/07/2008 (1)
  - I asked the leader of WW and she said she had some - skd 10:17:58 5/08/2008 (0)
- Drink cold water with lemon - look in the mirror stating positive affirmations - - call a friend and talk - go for a walk - have a taste of cinnamon - Good Luck! 11:47:06 5/05/2008 (1)
  - Great advice!! Thank you:) - skd 16:05:52 5/05/2008 (0)
***WEDNESDAY WEIGH IN*** - nm 15:38:44 4/30/2008 (4)
- lost 3 more pounds at WW! - skd 09:28:57 5/01/2008 (0)
- Hey, was at the doc yesterday and learned I lost 5 lbs!! - Totally excited! nm MTP 23:18:46 4/30/2008 (0)
- Down 2.5 pounds more!!! HURRAY! :) - Vicki 15:39:48 4/30/2008 (1)
  - Yay Vicki! Woohoo! nm - adabee 16:21:32 4/30/2008 (0)
*****Wednesday Weigh In***** - nm 15:38:14 4/30/2008 (1)
- I am up a few lbs but retaining water so not too worried. sm - adabee 15:39:45 4/30/2008 (0)
Well when I weighed in last night at WW, - skd 08:00:49 4/23/2008 (2)
- It really slows down, I hate that! Esp when the loss is less than 1 lb. Grr. nm - adabee 02:18:01 4/29/2008 (1)
  - I am really frustrated. I have not even used my extra points:( - skd 08:04:20 4/29/2008 (0)
****WEDNESDAY WEIGH-IN**** - nm 02:47:59 4/17/2008 (7)
- I was on vacation for a week and sm - sublime 23:45:51 4/21/2008 (0)
- I was dowqn another pound. Slow, slow, slow, but at least I keep on going down. nm - Vicki 09:40:38 4/18/2008 (1)
  - They say if you lose slowly, it is more likely to stay off. Great job!! - skd 07:37:12 4/19/2008 (0)
- 156 as of yesterday") - skd 12:48:43 4/17/2008 (1)
  - Good proof of my pinky prob. lol!! Meant to put :) not ") - skd 12:49:09 4/17/2008 (0)
- I am at 206. 66 more to go. nm - adabee 02:48:31 4/17/2008 (1)
  - you can do it!! You go gurl:) - skd 12:49:27 4/17/2008 (0)
I am a little sad tonight. I weighed in and only - skd 18:09:36 4/15/2008 (10)
- A pound is a pound. Just think-you dropped pound of butter. :) nm - Vicki 09:41:18 4/18/2008 (1)
  - LOL!! good way to look at it:) - skd 19:03:27 4/19/2008 (0)
- Hang in1 - adabee 02:48:56 4/17/2008 (2)
  - Dang pinky. Anyway, hang in. Sometimes you'll gain or lose sm - adabee 02:49:41 4/17/2008 (1)
    - Thanks:) LOL! I have the pinky problem, too. Not used to my ergo keyboard yet - skd 12:48:21 4/17/2008 (0)
- You had a huge loss last week and still dropped something this week. - Jus Me 11:11:02 4/16/2008 (1)
  - This is true. Thank you too:) - skd 12:49:47 4/17/2008 (0)
- After last week, I'm sure you're disappointed! The overall - results are your goal, and your another lb in that direction. :) MTP 06:58:09 4/16/2008 (2)
  - This is true. Thanks for making me feel better:) - skd 11:09:41 4/16/2008 (1)
    - I'm SO glad you feel better about it! That's grand news - indeed!!! nm MTP 23:45:07 4/16/2008 (0)
I've decided and made a huge step. - Jus Me 07:24:26 4/12/2008 (4)
- I'll be thinking of you. You CAN do it. :) nm - Vicki 09:42:21 4/18/2008 (0)
- Praying for you! How's the food? nm - adabee 02:50:14 4/17/2008 (0)
- OTW - it's a resolve w/in ourselves like this that brings - success. You can do it! nm MTP 06:52:45 4/16/2008 (0)
- You can do it!!! - skd 17:55:15 4/12/2008 (0)
Tonight is my WW meeting. I started at - skd 08:26:19 4/08/2008 (6)
- You'll do great. Keep going--let us know. :) - Vicki 10:35:40 4/09/2008 (5)
  - I went last night and weighed in at a whole 6.4 pounds LESS! - skd (sm) 16:17:32 4/09/2008 (4)
    - That is so awesome! I'm so happy for you. :) - Vicki 06:52:46 4/11/2008 (1)
      - Thanks:) Now to wait until next Tuesday. I sure hope I have lost more:) - skd 17:55:33 4/12/2008 (0)
    - Congrats!!! WTG! nm - MTP 02:16:24 4/11/2008 (1)
      - Thanks so much!! My goal this week is to buy the food scale:) - skd 17:55:49 4/12/2008 (0)
*****Wednesday Weigh In***** - nm 06:07:01 4/02/2008 (5)
- I'm skipping this week. Good job, Vicki and Jus Me! nm - adabee 23:38:48 4/04/2008 (1)
  - Skip away, adabee. Sometimes that's what you need. :) - Vicki 06:53:22 4/11/2008 (0)
- Down one pound. :) - Vicki 06:04:39 4/04/2008 (0)
- Down 3, no SBD and dropping again. YIPPEE! nm - Jus Me 09:38:50 4/02/2008 (1)
  - That's terrific. Glad you decided to go off SBD. That wasn't working for you. - Vicki 06:05:03 4/04/2008 (0)
*****Wednesday Weigh In***** - nm 05:13:32 3/26/2008 (6)
- Down to 208, happy! nm - adabee 17:40:29 3/28/2008 (1)
  - Oh happy day! Congrats to you, Adabee. :) - Vicki 05:31:30 4/01/2008 (0)
- I did it! I'm now at the lowest weight I've been in nine years--sm - Vicki 05:14:32 3/26/2008 (3)
  - So happy for you! nm - adabee 17:39:05 3/28/2008 (0)
  - Congrats!! I feel like I'm always starting again, so I'm starting again! - Jus Me 13:26:41 3/26/2008 (1)
    - That's the right attitude. Better to start than never to have tried at all. You - can do it. I've always been a major carb addict-have to be careful. Vicki 18:23:17 3/27/2008 (0)
Gotta share - Happy anon 15:16:20 3/13/2008 (4)
- WTG! It's amazing how simple changes can have astounding effects! nm - Talon 14:33:29 3/20/2008 (0)
- Good job!! I bet you are thrilled:) - skd 19:31:19 3/17/2008 (0)
- I'm so happy for you. Toot your horn; you're doing great. :) - Vicki 08:49:45 3/14/2008 (0)
- Wow, you did great! You are inspiring me! nm - adabee 17:31:23 3/13/2008 (0)
Anyone weighing in? *****Wednesday Weigh In***** - nm 07:32:57 3/13/2008 (4)
- Down 4.8 nm - Talon 11:07:58 3/20/2008 (1)
  - That's wonderful, Talon. :) - Vicki 05:14:52 3/26/2008 (0)
- No, I am avoiding the scale this week, be back next week! nm - adabee 17:30:15 3/13/2008 (1)
  - Don't know where I was last time, but right now I'm 5 pounds-sm - Vicki 08:51:20 3/14/2008 (0)
Need inspiration? - sm 13:20:15 3/08/2008 (1)
- WHOA. Unbelievable. nm - adabee 02:40:19 3/12/2008 (0)
*****Wednesday Weigh In***** - nm 06:10:35 3/05/2008 (5)
- Up a few pounds. No will power and very discouraged about that. nm - adabee 15:45:54 3/05/2008 (3)
  - Uh-Oh--Come on, adabee--You CAN do it. I KNOW you can. :) - Vicki 18:14:46 3/05/2008 (2)
    - And, if you're eating more, then add a bit more exercise to compensate--sm - Vicki 18:15:26 3/05/2008 (1)
      - True, now that the weather's improving DH and I can walk outside a bit. nm - adabee 16:42:32 3/11/2008 (0)
- I am the same. No gain, and that's good. :) - Vicki 06:10:59 3/05/2008 (0)
*********** Wednesday Weigh-in! **************** - nm 12:24:27 2/27/2008 (2)
- Same ole, same ole. I have no will power! I don't know how to get any! nm - adabee 20:53:41 2/28/2008 (0)
- Same, same, same-on my Thursday weigh in. Forgot yesterday. - Vicki 11:10:03 2/28/2008 (0)
Anyone on WW that can give me a code from their - Talon 12:22:02 2/22/2008 (4)
- Sorry, I'm online only so I don't have any materials.... nm - sublime 12:28:28 2/26/2008 (0)
- Sure hope you find one, Talon. I looked on the "newer" booklet-sm - Vicki 08:08:50 2/26/2008 (2)
  - They usually give them out as a separate handout, - Talon 09:44:54 2/26/2008 (1)
    - You're welcome. Saw that someone posted one for you. That's great! :) - Vicki 06:11:42 3/05/2008 (0)
*****************Wednesday Weigh In************************* - nm 16:04:17 2/20/2008 (1)
- Same as last week, good considering I ate nothing but crap this week! nm - adabee 16:04:50 2/20/2008 (0)
*****Wednesday Weigh In***** - nm 08:56:38 2/13/2008 (4)
- 211 today, up one pound due to feminine issues - GRRRRRR. nm - adabee 15:27:57 2/14/2008 (3)
  - HUGS! I'm up, like 5 lbs, the only thing I can think of is the prednisone! - BLAST! I'm not comfy and just puffy - and, well, ... done. lol nm MTP 18:04:01 2/14/2008 (2)
    - Stupid prednisone! sm - adabee 01:10:36 2/15/2008 (1)
      - I hope not sm - MTP 17:08:14 2/16/2008 (0)
******Wednesday Weigh In****** - nm 06:53:53 2/06/2008 (6)
- I'm almost a week late - sm - sublime 17:59:50 2/12/2008 (2)
  - Hoping you continue to get better--Those points will then come right off. :) nm - Vicki 08:56:10 2/13/2008 (1)
    - Pounds, sublime--I meant pounds! I have WW points on the brain. LOL :) - Vicki 04:28:49 2/19/2008 (0)
- I'm late getting here, but I am down about 23 lbs so far. nm - adabee 01:58:23 2/11/2008 (1)
  - Here's to you, Adabee. Good work! :) - Vicki 05:24:16 2/12/2008 (0)
- Not doing too bad at this point. Ate too much on Sunday--so, am kind-sm - Vicki 10:06:54 2/07/2008 (0)
Can I join in? - Erin 22:27:01 2/04/2008 (8)
- Hi Erin! sm - adabee 02:07:35 2/11/2008 (2)
  - Re: Hi Erin! sm - Erin 08:24:29 2/12/2008 (1)
    - It sounds like you are well underway. I admire your discipline! nm - adabee 15:29:06 2/14/2008 (0)
- Sure thing, Erin. The more the merrier. Are you the Erin on the-sm - Vicki 06:59:08 2/06/2008 (3)
  - Yup, I am that Erin :o} - Erin 09:20:36 2/07/2008 (2)
    - Good luck! You can do it. It's certainly a lifelong struggle . I love food-sm - Vicki 10:05:37 2/07/2008 (1)
      - I have problems in the evening. I love to watch my favorite sitcom - Erin 08:20:01 2/12/2008 (0)
- Absolutely! :) - jump in 14:10:09 2/05/2008 (0)
********Wednesday Weigh In******** - nm 06:13:41 1/31/2008 (0)
Weigh in - it is Wednesday, after all! - :D MTP 08:23:32 1/23/2008 (7)
- I'm back down to my low low that I hit in early December sm - sublime 23:51:59 1/27/2008 (1)
  - Congrats, Sublime! I remember that feeling once upon a time - and am SO happy for you!!!! nm MTP 14:02:35 1/29/2008 (0)
- Hi! I'm late but finally have lost 20 lbs. At 213 and excited! 63 to go! sm - adabee 03:11:46 1/25/2008 (4)
  - Congrats Ada!! :) nm - sublime 23:52:30 1/27/2008 (0)
  - Thank you for the support. Really excited! A1c was 5.3 this time too. :) :) nm - adabee 17:03:45 1/27/2008 (0)
  - I'm very proud of you, too, Ada!!! Take it as you can and progress will - come. You KNOW you'll be less by Sept, how much - eh. :) nm MTP 23:35:43 1/26/2008 (0)
  - WTG!!!! So proud of you! nm - Talon 12:36:52 1/25/2008 (0)
B135 - any luck finding a plate you like? - sm MTP 23:44:28 1/18/2008 (2)
- Yes! Just found a plate that will do at Target, so I'm good to go! - You are soooo kind, MTP! Thank you for thinking of me! 15:38:28 1/20/2008 (1)
  - Cool beans! Only too glad to help if I can! :) nm - MTP 16:54:27 1/22/2008 (0)
*****Wednesday Weigh In on Friday!***** - Feel free to post Wed Weigh In if I haven't. :) 08:01:39 1/18/2008 (1)
- As of Wednesday, I had lost 2 lb this week (but I gained 3 during the holidays). nm - Easyrider 17:35:53 1/18/2008 (0)
A veggie dip trick our dietitian shared sm - MTP 12:35:41 1/12/2008 (5)
- Great tip! We do veggie dips a lot. This idea will be easy to incorporate - into our everyday eating! Thanks for sharing! 15:40:15 1/20/2008 (0)
- Have you tried the spray-on salad dressings on your salad? ... sm - Easyrider 20:55:19 1/13/2008 (3)
  - Oh, yes - I have and it's in the fridge, DD won't use it though - - too intense, she said. This is working, she didn't use ANY tonight. :) OP 21:49:13 1/13/2008 (2)
    - Do you have Naturally Fresh salad dressings in your area?--see link inside-sm - Vicki 07:28:25 1/14/2008 (1)
      - Yes, I like the organic line myself, too - BUT the dietitian wants - us to get to NO dip or dressings. I figure occasional is okay, lol. TY! nm OP 10:25:09 1/16/2008 (0)
*****Wednesday Weigh In on Thursday! LOL***** - nm 10:03:08 1/10/2008 (5)
- Down 5 and managed to lose weight over holidays. nm - Talon 16:27:38 1/11/2008 (0)
- I did really bad over the holidays and not getting back on track. sm - adabee 23:42:56 1/10/2008 (1)
  - I'm finding it very hard to get back on track too. Keep the faith, adabee. :) - Vicki 08:42:10 1/11/2008 (0)
- Hey - I don't have the nerve but DD has lost another 5 - - so is down a total of 32! VERY proud of her and happy for her, too. nm MTP 15:47:59 1/10/2008 (1)
  - Good for DD! Now, about you and I. LOL :) - Vicki 08:43:05 1/11/2008 (0)
Has anyone tried Weight Watchers online? - Jus Me 10:35:29 1/08/2008 (2)
- I do it online. I don't care for meetings (or people, for that matter). nm - sublime 16:58:49 1/08/2008 (1)
  - I'm considering it, too - I need to develop a true discipline about - all this. nm MTP 15:49:34 1/10/2008 (0)
Has anyone seen a "portion control" plate for sale at a store? (SM) - B135 14:25:02 1/04/2008 (8)
- I use the small salad plates instead of the big dinner plates. sm - Talon 21:37:43 1/07/2008 (2)
  - I've switched to the smaller plates here, too - only DH has complained, LOL - and ordered a scale, too - you're right about guestimating! nm MTP 21:57:55 1/07/2008 (1)
    - I too am using the smaller plate but am tired of measuring things out. I'm hoping - a divided plate will give me better structure. Thanks for your idea though! B135 01:20:34 1/09/2008 (0)
- As far as I can tell SM - MTP 18:56:49 1/05/2008 (4)
  - Thanks MTP. I was talking to a friend about this and she suggested a - divided plate that a toddler may use. I may look into this! TY again! B135 13:21:19 1/06/2008 (3)
    - That would help; I did notice the EZplate has measurements inside the - cups, too - and a lid - I wonder SM MTP 21:59:54 1/07/2008 (2)
      - Thanks, MTP! This is a very kind offer! If I can't find one shopping this weekend, - I may take you up on this! Again, thanks for your kindness! B135 01:18:05 1/09/2008 (1)
        
        Sure thing, just LMK! :) nm - MTP 23:58:40 1/09/2008 (0)
Helloooooooooo? Any dieters out there? - Helloooooooooo? 22:09:54 1/03/2008 (4)
- I'm skulking and hiding after my "dietary indiscretions!" nm - adabee 20:27:31 1/06/2008 (2)
  - the second half of December was hard............ nm - sublime 17:00:19 1/08/2008 (0)
  - Me too, Adabee. Me too! - Vicki 05:08:42 1/08/2008 (0)
- Hi there! I just posted a question above. I'm sure the regulars will post back soon! - In the meantime, how are things weight-wise with you? B135 14:27:33 1/04/2008 (0)
Recipe for very good chicken soup ... sm - Easyrider 14:56:48 12/20/2007 (0)
*****WEDNESDAY WEIGH IN on THURSDAY**** - LOL 07:03:03 12/20/2007 (1)
- I gained 1 lb, but I've been very bad this week. :-( nm - Easyrider 14:50:11 12/20/2007 (0)
*************Wednesdady Weigh-In *************** - nm 09:30:15 12/12/2007 (2)
- Eating too much! UGH! nm - Vicki 08:51:05 12/13/2007 (0)
- I'm down 2 lb for a total of 14 so far ... sm - Easyrider - Yes I'm starting it because I'm EXCITED! 09:32:46 12/12/2007 (0)
***************Wednesday Weigh-in**************** - nm 16:11:17 12/05/2007 (4)
- Still lower and lower (Wed a.m. was an all time low weight) but sm - sublime 12:41:43 12/07/2007 (2)
  - You're doing great, sublime. I have to be careful with those treats ... sm - Easyrider 13:14:35 12/08/2007 (1)
    - I had a bit of pizza over the weekend so I'm over that one... sm - sublime 12:55:33 12/11/2007 (0)
- I lost 2 lb this week for a total of 12 so far. nm - Easyrider 18:32:28 12/05/2007 (0)
Spud, I want to THANK YOU so much for your suggestion about carbs ... sm - Easyrider 09:17:22 12/01/2007 (4)
- Wanted to share a link with you for helping with carb choices sm - wanted to share some info too 23:24:46 12/08/2007 (1)
  - Thanks for the link. That was interesting. nm - Easyrider 12:41:08 12/09/2007 (0)
- You are so very welcome. I'm so very glad you posted back. - And CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Spud 11:41:10 12/03/2007 (1)
  - I want to add, these guidelines were given to me by my - endocrincologist who specializes in metabolism and diabetes. She's SUPER. Spud 12:52:31 12/03/2007 (0)
**********Wednesday Weigh In********** - nm 08:12:06 11/28/2007 (8)
- I am down 2 more pounds for a total of 19! Really excited! nm - adabee 12:15:05 12/02/2007 (2)
  - Wow! 19 is GREAT! That in itself is very motivating. nm - Easyrider 11:43:51 12/03/2007 (0)
  - Adabee--That's really super! Way to go. I know you're so excited. :) - Vicki 09:34:48 12/03/2007 (0)
- I'm down 1 lb from last Wed., but a total of 10 in the past 2 months. nm - Easyrider 21:41:00 11/28/2007 (1)
  - Good work! :) - Vicki 06:32:08 11/29/2007 (0)
- As of Tuesday morning I was sm - sublime 13:38:16 11/28/2007 (1)
  - Oh gosh--When I make cookies I eat them. I don't eat the dough--sm - Vicki 06:31:37 11/29/2007 (0)
- Same! I'll be up if I don't stop this stress eating. nm - Vicki 10:31:21 11/28/2007 (0)
I am going to try and lose 30 pounds in about - sm 15:38:31 11/24/2007 (2)
- That would be 'perfect' - 2 lbs a wk for 3 (24 lbs) or 4 (32 lbs) months - wishing you much luck!!! Keep us posted on what works for you! 19:08:44 11/24/2007 (1)
  - Thanks:) Will do! - OP 14:21:57 11/25/2007 (0)
Did anyone else totally blow it on TG? sm - adabee 01:44:48 11/24/2007 (5)
- Going easy on yourself when you 'slip' is part of the game, too, - kiddo - and I have to say, I managed to be better than sm MTP 22:19:24 11/24/2007 (4)
  - Oh, you poor thing! Ouch! Are you badly hurt? nm - adabee 01:13:54 11/25/2007 (3)
    - Nope, sm - MTP 17:13:54 11/25/2007 (2)
      - So sorry to hear this, MTP! Glad you are OK! nm - sublime 13:42:49 11/28/2007 (0)
      - Oh yikes, I'm sorry to hear that! Feel better! nm - adabee 18:52:28 11/26/2007 (0)
**********Wednesday Weigh In********** - nm 10:52:47 11/21/2007 (1)
- Up 1 pound but retaining water so ?? Happy Thanksgiving all! nm - adabee 13:12:36 11/21/2007 (0)
Anyone know of a nice, simple online carb counter? TIA. nm - Easyrider 12:12:22 11/20/2007 (2)
- Fitday.com counts it all. Link enclosed to previous message with link. - Jus Me 08:20:55 11/21/2007 (1)
  - Thank you! nm - Easyrider 17:28:09 11/25/2007 (0)
How many points can you have at 150 pounds, 5 ft 5 inches on Weight Watchers? sm - Getting back on WW 20:32:36 11/15/2007 (3)
- Hi. See msg inside - Vicki 12:56:17 11/16/2007 (2)
  - Thanks so much, Vicki! I really appreciate the info. nm - Getting back on WW 22:07:43 11/16/2007 (1)
    - You're most welcome. - Vicki 06:32:47 11/29/2007 (0)
**********Wednesday Weigh In********** - nm 05:19:40 11/14/2007 (2)
- Same ole, same ole. nm - adabee 23:42:26 11/17/2007 (0)
- I probably haven't weighed in something like two weeks. Am eating too much. Stress! - Vicki 10:45:26 11/14/2007 (0)
I've been dieting and lost a few lb but I've reached a plateau. ... sm - Easyrider 13:18:39 11/13/2007 (6)
- carbs... - Spud 13:29:04 11/14/2007 (4)
  - The headache will go away. Just stick with plan. Its worth it. - chiming in late 12:02:56 12/09/2007 (0)
  - Thanks. I'll give it a try. nm - Easyrider 15:12:11 11/17/2007 (0)
  - I think it's not just with diabetes--but with me (not diabetic)--the ony way-sm - Vicki 12:59:32 11/16/2007 (0)
  - Wonderful suggestions and ideas - DD is doing something - along that line, too - and I'm TRYING to follow. It IS tough! HUGS, Spud! MTP 15:41:53 11/14/2007 (0)
- I've come to the conclusion that my age is not allowing me to - diet that way any more - sm 23:18:53 11/13/2007 (0)
On another note, my (almost) BIL went to the doctor and weighed over 300 pounds. - Jus Me 07:44:15 11/09/2007 (7)
- I thought about this a while and wonder if he's telling people that - because that is what he's decided to do SM 11:36:32 11/10/2007 (2)
  - I don't think so... Because he's not doing it. nm - Jus Me 10:54:55 11/14/2007 (1)
    - "Because he's not doing it." That sounds so sad - does he not want - to help himself? I'm sorry!!!! MTP 15:43:11 11/14/2007 (0)
- I'm stumped! That sounds pretty extreme. I would think you'd have to have protein sm - adabee 02:10:01 11/10/2007 (0)
- Is this instant or quick oats or old-fashioned rolled oats? - wow - never heard of it, either. I know each type of oatmeal has different stuff about it. 16:31:22 11/09/2007 (0)
- I've never heard of that diet but I thought I heard sm - sublime 12:40:38 11/09/2007 (0)
- Yeah....Where is the protein? If you don't ingest it, your body will - start eating muscle. Hummm. There must be a reason for this. 09:39:12 11/09/2007 (0)
No more weigh ins? - just checking... 12:35:22 11/07/2007 (10)
- Re: No more weigh ins? I've been wondering the same thing. - Jus Me 07:42:14 11/09/2007 (0)
- I'm still seeing low numbers thru the sm - sublime 21:08:13 11/08/2007 (4)
  - That's what we're hoping for eventually ... the diet changes are - having a ++ effect on our DS, too - a great thing! What happens, though SM me2 22:10:26 11/08/2007 (3)
    - Nothing will happen other than sm - sublime 12:38:10 11/09/2007 (2)
      - PS that's great about your DD! :) nm - sublime 12:41:22 11/09/2007 (1)
        
        Thanks! :) nm - We'll get there! me2 22:36:46 11/11/2007 (0)
- OMGosh - I hadn't been on a scale in WEEKS but I'm down - 18 total now - I remember where I started and am at now - YAHOO! nm me2 17:21:22 11/08/2007 (1)
  - I really need to add that a lot of gain was edema - went through - a kidney thing and meds goofed me up. Still, I like seeing the number I did today. me2 22:11:49 11/08/2007 (0)
- I am down 1 lb, total of 17. Go janiceb! nm - adabee 14:38:01 11/07/2007 (0)
- I'm down 2 lbs this morning. nm - janiceb 13:21:04 11/07/2007 (0)
Hit up side the head with a 2 x 4 - Anon Regular on restuvus 08:30:25 11/06/2007 (7)
- ((hugs)) to you both, OP and me2! nm - sublime 21:10:21 11/08/2007 (0)
- I wish I could take the sting away! I am glad you posted - for a couple of reasons. sm me2 15:02:30 11/06/2007 (5)
  - sm - OP 12:52:43 11/07/2007 (4)
    - Yes, partly what we were told, too - exercise and some form of - medicatinon like metformin or Glumetza, etc., which SM 00:08:12 11/08/2007 (3)
      - A good book to get "Insulin Resistant Diet" Someone I know lost - 27 pounds in 1 month and in 1 year has lost over 100 pounds. OP 09:40:40 11/09/2007 (2)
        
        We have this and did it - DD GAINED 6 lbs!!! She's definitely out of - whack and I wonder about something like Wilson's Syndrome or something. Thanks, tho! 16:25:29 11/09/2007 (1)
        
        if she gained weight she is not on the right plan. My sm - me 12:06:11 12/09/2007 (0)
What kind/brand of Pedometer has anybody - else tried? sm MTP 08:09:48 11/05/2007 (2)
- I bought a cheapie at Target and never took it out of the package. I should I guess... sm - sublime 21:11:31 11/08/2007 (0)
- Found some good info to help SM - MTP/me2 22:00:06 11/05/2007 (0)
Has anyone tried Alli? Does it work? Side effects? nm - Just want to know 08:56:10 10/30/2007 (1)
- I investigated Alli and found that if you don't mind... .. (enter with caution) - Jus Me 08:19:08 10/31/2007 (0)
Re: *******Wednesday Weigh In***** where'd we all go? - Jus Me 06:04:55 10/26/2007 (2)
- Hello all! I am up 2 lbs from last wk, but it's that gainy time of month. - grumpy adabee 16:32:35 10/26/2007 (0)
- Oops, I forgot to check in here the last couple weeks... sm - sublime 13:21:33 10/26/2007 (0)
If you need ONE good reference for calorie - content, what do you use? sm me2 12:52:37 10/22/2007 (6)
- I used to use this website called fitday.com. nm - adabee 18:06:33 10/24/2007 (2)
  - Thanks, hon. nm - :) 22:18:12 10/25/2007 (1)
    - I'm such a dingbat! I just noticed that was the other suggestion! :) nm - adabee 16:17:16 10/26/2007 (0)
- I used to use a place on the internet where I plugged in what I ate and it kept all the counts. - Jus Me 13:11:04 10/22/2007 (2)
  - Here it is. - Jus Me 05:12:18 10/23/2007 (1)
    - Thank you very, very much - this looks like just what the - doctor ordered! :) 08:37:38 10/24/2007 (0)
My 72-1/2-year-old mother has lost 16 pounds - on WW just in 5 weeks. Just thought I would share. 14:29:36 10/18/2007 (2)
- That is great!!!! :) nm - sublime 13:22:05 10/26/2007 (0)
- How did I miss this before? That is wonderful, not to mention - VERY encouraging! 08:38:47 10/24/2007 (0)
**********Wednesday Weigh In********** - nm 08:05:35 10/17/2007 (6)
- Forgot to weigh in. I'm at 217, down 2 more and 16 total. Yay me! nm - adabee 18:34:02 10/22/2007 (0)
- I forgot to report, but I lost 3 pounds this week. - Jus Me 06:21:28 10/20/2007 (0)
- I'm down a total of 7 pounds. SM - MTheavy 07:50:42 10/18/2007 (1)
  - Congrats!!!! nm - Talon 11:37:53 10/18/2007 (0)
- Down 1/2 pound, 1-1/2 inches. nm - Talon 08:38:13 10/17/2007 (0)
- Same, same, same... - Vicki 08:05:53 10/17/2007 (0)
**********Wednesday Weigh In********** - nm 04:59:50 10/10/2007 (6)
- Dunno about Wednesday but today (Friday) sm - sublime 12:27:45 10/12/2007 (0)
- Down 1.8 and down 3.5 inches total (combined areas). Yay! nm - Talon 19:24:49 10/10/2007 (0)
- Same as last Wednesday. Slow and steady--with some stops. LOL :) - Vicki 12:23:18 10/10/2007 (1)
  - Getting back on track - like starting over - but I'm better than I - thought and will keep on keeping on...me2 nm 17:45:48 10/10/2007 (0)
- Up 2.5. We went hiking this weekend in Akron, sm - Jus Me 06:23:00 10/10/2007 (1)
  - MUSCLE weight. :) Use those muscles--build them up. :) - Vicki 12:24:07 10/10/2007 (0)
**********Wednesday Weigh In********** - nm 05:05:57 10/03/2007 (12)
- I'm going to avoid the scale til next Wednesday; we are not on speaking terms! nm - adabee 00:23:36 10/04/2007 (1)
  - Don't I know it. PMS doesn't help either :( - MTheavy 08:02:13 10/04/2007 (0)
- ugh. Stayed the same. - MTheavy 18:57:51 10/03/2007 (0)
- Down 3 as of Monday but I was up a little last week. sm - sublime 10:52:59 10/03/2007 (2)
  - PS had my body fat measured again last week and that's down too. nm - sublime 10:53:30 10/03/2007 (1)
    - Good for you Sublime! - MTheavy 08:01:30 10/04/2007 (0)
- Down 2.5 this week. I still thiink I could do better, but this is the right direction. - Jus Me 10:07:01 10/03/2007 (1)
  - You're doing awesome! - MTheavy 08:00:30 10/04/2007 (0)
- Down 0.2 but down 2 inches total. nm - Talon 08:17:30 10/03/2007 (1)
  - Keep it going Talon! - MTheavy 08:00:00 10/04/2007 (0)
- Down 1 and 1/4 more since last Wednesday. YES! I'm 3/4 pound away from - being in the next set of 10 on the scale. :) Vicki 05:07:06 10/03/2007 (1)
  - Good work Vicki! - MTheavy 07:59:25 10/04/2007 (0)
What gives? I have gained 5 lbs in a few days? sm - adabee 19:54:14 10/01/2007 (4)
- Combination of scales, but you also fluctuate in water weight - Talon 09:36:41 10/02/2007 (3)
  - WHOA! I had no idea! Okay, once a week it is. I was weighing like 4x a day! nm - adabee 01:10:15 10/03/2007 (2)
    - Yah, that will drive you cuckoo in no time! Don't forget to do those - Talon 13:06:54 10/03/2007 (0)
    - I know how you're feeling, adabee. You just want to lose so you are-sm - Vicki 05:05:30 10/03/2007 (0)
Hi all. I'm going for a brisk walk. Care to join me? - MTheavy 16:06:39 9/27/2007 (3)
- Hope you enjoyed your walk. I've been doing a lot of physical-sm - Vicki 09:07:52 9/28/2007 (2)
  - That works! Yes, I did. It was very peaceful in my neighborhood last night. sm - MTheavy 09:23:54 9/28/2007 (1)
    - I love the spring and fall. I hate the oppressive heat of July and-sm - Vicki 10:44:24 9/28/2007 (0)
**********Wednesday Weigh In********** - nm 04:53:00 9/26/2007 (20)
- Up 1.8, but down 2 inches total (hips, waist, chest). nm - Talon 22:10:16 9/26/2007 (3)
  - I know what you mean by the scale, but down in overall inches is GREAT. :) - Vicki 09:08:20 9/28/2007 (0)
  - WTG Talon, that's motivation, huh?! - Jus Me 08:32:34 9/27/2007 (1)
    - I'm having to readjust my thinking on it. I'm so used to seeing the scale move down, - Talon 12:36:10 9/27/2007 (0)
- Down 2! Yes! You guys are awesome. - MTheavy 15:26:03 9/26/2007 (3)
  - That's really fantastic--and you're exercising too. :) - Vicki 09:08:54 9/28/2007 (0)
  - Way to go, MTh. Keep with it, doing great! - Jus ME 08:31:36 9/27/2007 (0)
  - YOU are awesome! nm - adabee 15:27:28 9/26/2007 (0)
- 220 - down 1 lb from last week, 13 lbs total. A1c down from over 12 to 6.4! nm - adabee 15:24:28 9/26/2007 (5)
  - ADABEE!!! You GO! I know you've got to be feeling really good about how well you're doing. :) - Vicki 09:09:27 9/28/2007 (0)
  - WOW, great job adabee! - Jus Me 08:29:59 9/27/2007 (0)
  - AWESOME!!!! nm - Talon 22:10:40 9/26/2007 (0)
  - Dig it! Good job girl! - MTheavy 15:25:12 9/26/2007 (1)
    - How are you doing? nm - adabee 15:27:08 9/26/2007 (0)
- I'm actually down 2.5, not much but a start in the right direction. - Jus Me 08:53:22 9/26/2007 (2)
  - That's great! Picture 2.5 lbs of butter or something - it really matters! nm - adabee 15:25:04 9/26/2007 (0)
  - That's really fantastic. Good for you. :) - Vicki 14:46:19 9/26/2007 (0)
- And we're off! Down 1 more pound. Slowly but surely--step by step--inch - by inch--pound by pound. LOL :) Vicki 04:54:36 9/26/2007 (2)
  - Yeah Vicki, down is always a good thing. :-) - Jus Me 08:33:25 9/27/2007 (0)
  - Woohoo! Way to go. nm - adabee 15:25:32 9/26/2007 (0)
Hope everyone's doing okay. See ya tomorrow. - MTheavy 16:07:02 9/25/2007 (1)
- Here I am. :) - Vicki 04:53:20 9/26/2007 (0)
TV question, how many watch the Biggest Loser, and - Jus Me again 07:35:16 9/20/2007 (2)
- Yes, I have watched it but not sure I would want to be on it. nm - adabee 17:22:58 9/20/2007 (0)
- I've watched it and I'd definitely be on it! - MTheavy 10:11:30 9/20/2007 (0)
Weighing in - down 4 pounds - MT heavy 07:58:24 9/19/2007 (13)
- Up 2 per scale but lost 1 inch off waist and 1/2 off hips, so screw the scale. ;-) nm - Talon 11:05:07 9/20/2007 (2)
  - True. Got some muscle working hard for you. - MTheavy 14:46:20 9/20/2007 (1)
    - Definitely. I'm lifting 60 pounds more than 2 weeks ago. Scale scared me until I checked - Talon 13:02:07 9/21/2007 (0)
- +1, I've got to do better than this, maybe next week. - Jus Me 06:32:35 9/20/2007 (3)
  - I know what you mean. It really me too. I know you can do it. :) - MTheavy 07:02:38 9/20/2007 (2)
    - Thanks for the encouragement. I'm really going to try to post every week - Jus Me 07:32:50 9/20/2007 (1)
      - That was supposed to say it really HELPS me too. :) - MTheavy 10:10:51 9/20/2007 (0)
- 221 - down 12 lbs total now. nm - adabee 16:27:29 9/19/2007 (3)
  - high five adabee! - MTheavy 16:54:02 9/19/2007 (2)
    - Right back atcha! :) nm - adabee 01:57:03 9/20/2007 (1)
      - Tanks!! - MTheavy 10:11:57 9/20/2007 (0)
- That's really simply fantastic! Good for you. I'm down about 3/4 pound. sm - Vicki 13:52:22 9/19/2007 (1)
  - I always lose fast when I first start a diet, then plateau a bit. good for you Vicki! - MTheavy 16:53:40 9/19/2007 (0)
Okay. I just had a sandwhich on Ezekial bread SM - MTheavy 12:25:20 9/15/2007 (4)
- Doing okay. A sandwich sounds divine. What's Ezekial bread? nm - Vicki 04:54:05 9/18/2007 (3)
  - It's made from sprouted grain, so it's quite chewy. sm - MTheavy 07:06:23 9/18/2007 (2)
    - Hmmm...interesting. Does it taste good? I'm A+ blood type. Yep-see you tomorrow. :) - Keep going--Vicki 09:43:50 9/18/2007 (1)
      - I like it, but it might be an acquired taste. - MTheavy 07:57:31 9/19/2007 (0)
What kind of exercise do you guys like? poll time SM - MTheavy 15:42:49 9/13/2007 (2)
- I don't like any of it, but I do it anyway. About 7-8 hrs. per week. nm - sublime 17:55:18 9/14/2007 (0)
- Hmm. My favorite exercise: flipping channels, lifting my fork? sm - adabee 16:18:43 9/13/2007 (0)
I've finally gotten to a point where I do really good at home.... - need to lose 10:09:53 9/13/2007 (3)
- Are you exercising? sm - ds 17:16:04 9/13/2007 (1)
  - I do exercise a lot more when I'm home than when I'm away. - need to lose 08:03:04 9/14/2007 (0)
- I get discouraged when I look at the scale more than once a week sm - MTheavy 15:39:57 9/13/2007 (0)
Adabee, me2, Chris, Sublime, Kirsten--How's everyone doing? - Vicki 08:58:06 9/13/2007 (3)
- up to 145 - company excess boozing it and all - but getting on tracknm - chris 18:22:37 9/14/2007 (0)
- Hello! Down 10 lbs total so far. How about you? :) nm - adabee 16:16:49 9/13/2007 (0)
- Down, down, down. sm - sublime 12:05:25 9/13/2007 (0)
plz - Help 04:39:03 9/13/2007 (1)
- Hmmm...I think you want the Word Board. However, sm - Vicki 09:01:29 9/13/2007 (0)
plz - Help 04:38:55 9/13/2007 (0)
So is this weigh-in day? Not sure of your schedules. - MTheavy 11:40:43 9/12/2007 (13)
- I was 223, down 10 lbs now. :) nm - adabee 16:15:42 9/13/2007 (1)
  - Excellent job, adabee! - MTheavy 20:52:40 9/13/2007 (0)
- Down another 2. nm - Talon 20:44:31 9/12/2007 (2)
  - Fantastic! - Vicki 08:55:41 9/13/2007 (0)
  - Go Talon! - MTheavy 07:41:30 9/13/2007 (0)
- Yep--This is the day. I stayed the same--again! Wow--You did-sm - Vicki 12:59:15 9/12/2007 (7)
  - I just joined, so I don't know. Are you at a plateau? sm - MTheavy 07:45:26 9/13/2007 (3)
    - I wouldn't really say it's a plateau. I'm the same because I-sm - Vicki 08:56:57 9/13/2007 (2)
      - Should have said--sm - Vicki 08:57:28 9/13/2007 (1)
        
        Yea for you! - MTheavy 15:29:11 9/13/2007 (0)
  - Thanks, Vicki. It was 180. Down 2 (water weight, but who cares?) :) - MTheavy 13:44:47 9/12/2007 (2)
    - I say makes no difference. You're down 2 pounds and that's great! Congrats! :) - Vicki 08:55:20 9/13/2007 (0)
    - Yep. Weight is weight! nm - Talon 23:15:31 9/12/2007 (0)
Okay. I am 182 and haven't weighed sm - MTheavy 11:53:15 9/11/2007 (4)
- We are here! Come join in! :) nm - adabee 16:45:53 9/11/2007 (1)
  - Thank you! - MTheavy 17:30:10 9/11/2007 (0)
- We're here! We'll do all we can to support you. I know how hard it is. - nm 13:50:06 9/11/2007 (1)
  - Thanks! - nm 17:29:41 9/11/2007 (0)
MTBellies: Looks like really no one but me - Talon 23:55:25 9/08/2007 (1)
- My vote - yes. I am back posting after taking a 3 -week off - but can't guarantee I'll keep it up. Thanks T. Spud 16:51:59 9/10/2007 (0)
Anyone else dare to step on a scale - Today? sm me2 16:05:13 9/05/2007 (4)
- Yes and whew! Down 1 more lb and that's 9 so far. Very relieved! nm - adabee 13:57:47 9/07/2007 (0)
- Congrats to you, me2 & to Talon-and to Sublime for staying the same. I didn't weigh. - I know that-sm Vicki 08:01:03 9/06/2007 (0)
- Reluctantly, but down 4 so phew! lol nm - Talon 07:10:35 9/06/2007 (0)
- I held exactly the same after a sm - sublime 23:02:37 9/05/2007 (0)
Has anyone tried Alli? I know of the side effects, and still want to know if anyone tried it. - Feeling desparate and needing positive change. 03:37:10 8/30/2007 (4)
- MIL tried it- sm - ds 21:01:25 8/30/2007 (3)
  - XW did when it was still Rx. She only had probs - Talon 03:02:23 9/02/2007 (1)
    - Thanks for sharing this, Talon.... - Feeling quite blue about this issue.... OP 19:40:51 9/02/2007 (0)
  - This is a strong drawback... and some call it a strong motivator. - Undecided still.... TY for posting, DS... OP 11:54:49 8/31/2007 (0)
WW question please - TIA 10:09:47 8/29/2007 (4)
- The Core plan has a specific list of foods that you can eat from-sm - Vicki 11:14:05 8/29/2007 (3)
  - Vicki described it well sm - sublime 23:05:12 9/05/2007 (0)
  - Yes, thank you. - Now to decide which one I can stick to. hummmmmm. 11:19:01 8/29/2007 (1)
    - With Core you also get a bank of points for - Talon 03:00:31 9/02/2007 (0)
**********Wednesday Weigh In********** - nm 07:51:34 8/29/2007 (3)
- My scale is being very mean this week and I'm not telling! nm - adabee 13:22:57 8/29/2007 (0)
- same same same - but will be gaining this weekend with company coming nm - chris 13:12:21 8/29/2007 (0)
- I'm NOT weighing this week! LOL - Vicki 11:14:25 8/29/2007 (0)
MT bellies people - question for you 16:42:26 8/26/2007 (1)
- Yard work ;-) nm - Talon 09:30:36 8/28/2007 (0)
I need an email loss buddy. Anyone interested? sm - Talon 15:21:38 8/22/2007 (1)
- I certainly would do it but I feel inadequate to bolster another - right now ... :) me2 23:58:23 8/23/2007 (0)
**********Wednesday Weigh In********** - nm 07:52:04 8/22/2007 (3)
- 228, but the scale is going wildly up and down. ?? Not sure what's up. nm - adabee 03:13:52 8/23/2007 (0)
- And, once again, the same. Better than gaining. LOL - Vicki 09:56:35 8/22/2007 (1)
  - Staying the same but have NOT been exercising - that is really key. nm - chris 10:29:06 8/22/2007 (0)
MTBellies update - Talon 23:56:57 8/21/2007 (0)
**********Wednesday Weigh In********** - nm 05:07:34 8/15/2007 (8)
- Up 1 lb but it's my feminine time. Did start exercising finally. nm - adabee 13:33:46 8/17/2007 (0)
- I am down 7.5 since starting back on WW July 23. nm - sublime 12:48:51 8/16/2007 (1)
  - That's really awesome, sublime. I'll bet it feels good. - Vicki 08:07:37 8/17/2007 (0)
- Same, same, same--Wonder how Chris and me2 are doing? Chris is probably still - unpacking, etc., from moving. Hope all is well with everyone. Vicki 07:54:57 8/15/2007 (4)
  - I'm here, too - and feeling not able to keep up - I try to stay - positive but find I allow myself to wallow. Still trying, tho. me2 23:12:20 8/19/2007 (0)
  - I am here - and staying the same - but got to get an ellpitical to get back into exercising! nm - chris 17:02:23 8/15/2007 (1)
    - Same is good. No gain. :) How'd the move go? Well I hope. - Vicki 08:08:14 8/17/2007 (0)
  - Also, Kersten--How are you doing? Haven't seen you in awhile. Hope everything - is okay. Vicki 07:55:33 8/15/2007 (0)
MTBellies update sm - Talon 21:15:09 8/14/2007 (0)
What do you guys like to have on hand for a healthy snack? nm - adabee 15:04:46 8/14/2007 (2)
- Hey there, Adabee. How you be? Well, the things I have may or-sm - Vicki 07:54:16 8/15/2007 (1)
  - Thx for that - very helpful! I'm doing real good! Thx for asking. nm - adabee 13:29:41 8/17/2007 (0)
MTBellies update sm - Talon 20:37:22 8/09/2007 (0)
Hoping to update tomorrow night for MTBellies. nm - Talon 15:03:44 8/08/2007 (0)
**********Wednesday Weigh In********** - nm 06:02:33 8/08/2007 (3)
- 225 lbs, down 4 from last week and 8 lbs total. Too fast? sm - adabee 15:18:01 8/08/2007 (1)
  - It will slow down as u continue. No worries. nm - Talon 23:09:28 8/08/2007 (0)
- And, I am the same-no loss/no gain. Prior to last week--sm - Vicki 07:05:11 8/08/2007 (0)
I thought I'd mention seeing generic Splenda - at WalMart, called Altern - nicely less expensive. 18:20:09 8/03/2007 (3)
- Nice! Thank you! Love the stuff but expensive! nm - adabee 03:12:12 8/07/2007 (2)
  - You're welcome - it seems exactly the same to me. Haven't - tried cooking with it yet, tho. me2 11:38:32 8/07/2007 (1)
    - I've never cooked with it. How does that work? nm - adabee 17:58:21 8/07/2007 (0)
I'm not giving up...no sireee BUT - sm - CeeCee 21:01:00 8/01/2007 (1)
- Yes!! I have to use most if not all of my points - Talon 21:29:19 8/01/2007 (0)
MTBellies update sm - Talon 20:16:55 7/31/2007 (1)
- Did you notice my points DROPPED? I think I'm going to have to start again. - Getting ticked !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! me2 20:44:28 7/31/2007 (0)
Hi All. Anyone have a favorite yogurt? sm - adabee 18:46:23 7/31/2007 (5)
- I do the nofat plain yogurt, frozen berries, and Stevia sweetener. - Can't tolerate artificial sweeteners - headaches. Spud 10:18:08 8/02/2007 (0)
- Thx guys! I tried Dannon Light and Fit today and it was good, and blood sugar was good after. :) nm - adabee 17:35:59 8/01/2007 (1)
  - I love Dannon Light and Fit. I have some vanilla in the fridge right now. :-) - CeeCee /nm 20:53:37 8/01/2007 (0)
- I used to, until I found out what gelatin was made out of. :( - H 07:39:18 8/01/2007 (0)
- You need Splenda for sure. At least I did. Too tart otherwise. nm - Talon 20:17:35 7/31/2007 (0)
Anyone know how many points in Costco's frozen yogurt from their food court? - CeeCee 18:53:45 7/30/2007 (3)
- Great site for points for restaurants. sm - jus me 17:23:55 7/31/2007 (1)
  - Thanks! That site is fabulous! nm - CeeCee 20:58:07 8/01/2007 (0)
- Do you have the nutritional info for the item? If not, you may be able to - get it from Costco's web site or by sending an e-mail. By law it has to be available. nm 14:10:17 7/31/2007 (0)
Weight Watchers and water quota - question - sm - CeeCee 09:19:24 7/26/2007 (6)
- On the news this morning it said that almost all bottled water is still just tap water. - nm 13:40:49 7/28/2007 (1)
  - Yeah...my DH keeps laughing at me as I drink my bottled "tap" water but - sm - CeeCee 20:40:53 7/30/2007 (0)
- I have started drinking seltzer with a slice of lemon on the rocks. nm - Crystal Light contains aspartame doesn't it? (and aspartame causes migraines) nm 22:51:09 7/26/2007 (0)
- I thought I'd read in my WW book that any fluid (even milk) now counted-s - Vicki 11:33:13 7/26/2007 (2)
  - Okay--See inside--from the book--sm - Vicki 11:40:16 7/26/2007 (1)
    - Thanks Vicki, that helps. - CeeCee 12:39:18 7/26/2007 (0)
**********Wednesday Weigh In********** - nm 07:45:12 7/25/2007 (23)
- I'm new here, but I've lost 23 pounds since early May. - Momof3 16:19:24 8/07/2007 (0)
- I am down 5 pounds in 2 weeks!! yeah!!!! - Heather 03:57:47 7/26/2007 (1)
  - That's awesome!!! nm - me2 09:49:20 7/26/2007 (0)
- Down 2.5 lb. since Monday (but I vary wildly from day to day). nm - sublime 15:40:07 7/25/2007 (2)
  - WOW - but totally understand the 'vary wildly' - I'd take it! ;-) - me2 23:31:50 7/25/2007 (1)
    - Yep, I'm up 1.5 from yesterday now! Argh!!! nm - sublime 11:44:12 7/26/2007 (0)
- Up 2 - but was celebrating!! so back to routine now I go. nm - chris 12:24:03 7/25/2007 (1)
  - LOL!!! Good for you - on ALL counts! nm - me2 23:31:06 7/25/2007 (0)
- Up about 1/2 lb - I admit to being naughty at the fair yesterday - - sodium is WICKED! I feel icky today! :( me2 12:10:58 7/25/2007 (2)
  - I hope you at least got to have something really good! sm - adabee 13:37:34 7/25/2007 (1)
    - Well, when it makes me feel this way - I actually don't find - it fun anymore, WAH! me2 23:30:28 7/25/2007 (0)
- Down anywhere between 2 and 4 pounds--since 2 weeks ago-sm - Vicki 11:12:24 7/25/2007 (3)
  - That's awesome! Sounds like you are doing great. nm - adabee 13:35:44 7/25/2007 (0)
  - Meaning--some days I was over on my points & some days I was under on-sm - Vicki 11:14:49 7/25/2007 (1)
    - Progress is progress, I believe, and congrats to you, Vicki - - giving yourself some leeway/flex is great IMHO! nm me2 12:12:29 7/25/2007 (0)
- 229, down 4 lbs. Feeling awful but hanging in. nm - adabee 10:21:22 7/25/2007 (3)
  - Hanging in is the best anyone can ask, hon! nm - Behind you 100% sweetie!!! me2 12:13:19 7/25/2007 (0)
  - Keep going, adabee! You can get it all under control. I know you've-sm - Vicki 11:15:33 7/25/2007 (1)
    - Thanks a million! Hoping to feel better soon. nm - adabee 13:33:43 7/25/2007 (0)
- Only down a fraction of 1 lb. and a bit discouraged -sm - CeeCee 08:51:53 7/25/2007 (3)
  - That can be so discouraging. Keep going, you are on the right track! nm - adabee 13:34:41 7/25/2007 (0)
  - Down is down - and it's been just a week - you're doing - GREAT! We're here for ALL of it! me2 12:14:26 7/25/2007 (0)
  - I know how you're feeling. See my post above. Even though there-sm - Vicki 11:17:01 7/25/2007 (0)
Well, I haven't been HERE in a while! sm - sublime 12:42:07 7/23/2007 (2)
- Good for you. That's what I need to do--add the exercise! :) nm - Vicki 11:22:02 7/25/2007 (0)
- Hi Sublime! You are inspiring me to get off my rear! nm - adabee 21:39:30 7/24/2007 (0)
Some below asked about WW and restaurant-sm - Vicki 05:27:17 7/23/2007 (1)
- I've looked at Dottie's board before. sm - Kersten 07:17:42 7/24/2007 (0)
my new house! sm - chris 11:46:17 7/20/2007 (8)
- Yay, chris! What time should I be over!? :) nm - sublime 12:37:36 7/23/2007 (1)
  - Sublime - I think you go to Seattle or Portland every now and again - sm - chris 14:58:29 7/23/2007 (0)
- I looked at your link the other day, chris, but hadn't posted.--sm - Vicki 05:24:50 7/23/2007 (2)
  - This saturday the 28th we move - quick quick quick. thanks!! nm - chris 11:42:21 7/23/2007 (1)
    - Boy, that is quick--just a few more days. I'll bet you are majorly busy! :) - Vicki 11:18:02 7/25/2007 (0)
- Really lovely, Chris!!! nm - So happy for you! me2 15:08:34 7/21/2007 (0)
- WOW! Gorgeous! nm - adabee 17:16:10 7/20/2007 (0)
- What a nice place! I'd love it! - Kersten 12:29:45 7/20/2007 (0)
Women, how do you stay on track with eating during - H 07:30:45 7/20/2007 (7)
- I have this problem allll the time....here is what I do... - Spud 10:16:56 7/20/2007 (2)
  - I'm even bad with the dark chocolate. I LOVE Dove sm - Kersten 07:15:40 7/24/2007 (0)
  - We've been doing something similar - sm - me2 11:05:13 7/20/2007 (0)
- What I have a problem with is chocolate cravings. sm - Kersten 09:58:27 7/20/2007 (3)
  - Yep--they're still free (except for certain ones that have points such as-sm - Vicki 05:23:42 7/23/2007 (2)
    - That's funny carrots have no points sm - Kersten 07:13:46 7/24/2007 (1)
      - Yeah, it is interesting, isn't it. :) - Vicki 11:21:09 7/25/2007 (0)
**********Wednesday Weigh In********** - nm 07:08:17 7/18/2007 (13)
- Starting weight 233. Start my diabetic education tomorrow! nm - adabee 22:46:22 7/18/2007 (4)
  - You CAN do it! I know you can. :) - Vicki 05:19:00 7/23/2007 (1)
    - Thank you Miss Vicki! It's a little overwhelming but I'm getting the hang of it. nm - adabee 10:22:20 7/25/2007 (0)
  - Hon - SM - me2 02:17:09 7/19/2007 (1)
    - Thank you, my friend! Hugs! nm - adabee 13:05:13 7/19/2007 (0)
- I'm down another 4 from my last post and showing a grand - total of 23. I'm happy about that! me2 16:09:09 7/18/2007 (5)
  - That's fantastic, me2. I'm not weighing yet--as I want to get this-sm - Vicki 05:20:01 7/23/2007 (0)
  - Doing the Happy Dance for you!!! WHOOOHOOOO way to go. nm - chris 16:17:39 7/18/2007 (3)
    - THANKS!! So, can I do a happy dance for you, too??? nm - and, if so, WHEN!???? 02:17:44 7/19/2007 (2)
      - You can do the HAPPY DANCE FOR ME NOW TOO. sm - chris 12:12:12 7/19/2007 (1)
        
        FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! How wonderful! - (now be careful how you celebrate! lol) me2 13:37:00 7/19/2007 (0)
- Same at 143 nm - chris 12:23:39 7/18/2007 (1)
  - You have really done well, chris. You very seldom go up--keeping-sm - Vicki 05:21:03 7/23/2007 (0)
Joined WW tonight! Hey I have a question tho - CeeCee 01:14:15 7/18/2007 (3)
- I've been going to WW since October...sm - Lisa 19:54:26 7/20/2007 (1)
  - When I joined (and actually went for meetings--a year ago--but don't-sm - Vicki 06:52:13 7/22/2007 (0)
- With all the Weight Watchers people here, no one knows and can help CeeCee? sm - Kersten 09:55:40 7/20/2007 (0)
I'm very frustrated about Pres Challenge - points - sm me2 11:47:21 7/17/2007 (2)
- Sm - Spud 17:32:17 7/18/2007 (1)
  - You know... - me2 02:15:10 7/19/2007 (0)
Chris - what's the word??? - me2 15:27:54 7/15/2007 (1)
- Well it is only just 9:00 a.m. here - not sure what time the sm - chris 11:06:45 7/16/2007 (0)
Wow, already lost 4 lbs on WW--this is my third day. sm - How are our other starters doing? 07:56:12 7/14/2007 (6)
- Wonderful! I didn't do so well on Friday, Saturday and Sunday-sm - Vicki 09:14:53 7/16/2007 (3)
  - Same with me. I cheated with a big pasta dinner yesterday but - (sm) 09:54:29 7/16/2007 (2)
    - I am down 4 pounds, but I ate 2x my allowed points on Sunday, so Im sure the sale will read - heather 15:10:57 7/17/2007 (0)
    - oops - excuse typos. .. meant desserts, et al - still half asleep 09:57:18 7/16/2007 (0)
- Not on any formal diet, just 1500 cal a day, basic healthy food in proper amounts. - Just hit 20 lbs this morning, doing this since early May. 09:23:54 7/15/2007 (1)
  - Good idea. Not sure if I will continue on WW because - just started last week 11:15:49 7/15/2007 (0)
For those of you who use WW Online and like to cook, do use the Recipe Builder feature. - 16 Paws sm 12:36:41 7/13/2007 (1)
- Great info. Thanks for posting this. - Heather 15:03:24 7/13/2007 (0)
I joined WW 2 months ago and went to maybe 3-4 meetings (sm) - hvlmt 09:40:33 7/13/2007 (

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