I am the Biggest Loser...Kinda. - Page 8

canmarielan · 01-25-2010, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by amiyesiam

Hi
I hope you feel better soon!
I am not going to ask what happened last time
I just hope it doesn't happen again

It is ok, just fine, normal to have feelings

Thanks honey

There's a long road ahead to forgiving myself for fucking up my body so badly. I am not who I want to be now....but I'm working towards becoming who I want to be. The me who I am.

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Originally Posted by Gemme

A quick note for those who don't know...cinnamon has been shown to help rev up the metabolism, so not only is it deeeelish, it will have a beneficial effect on YOU!

Candace, you are such a darling person. Like ami, I don't know what happened last time, but I can guess. It's so difficult when you are at the point that you are. You're still figuring out what is best for you and are making some strong and well-defined but also some tentative and unsure changes and the last thing you need is negativity coloring your world. Let them have their own damn coloring book. Yours is taken! Hugs and a little for you and some and for them.

I love you.

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Originally Posted by Lady Jewel

Wanted to apologize to everyone who came to the WLS group on Thursday. I started getting sick that evening and havent been back since then. I have pneumonia

So I havent been here since that night. I do check my email once a day so if anyone needs to get a a hold of me, PM here at BFP and I will see it in my email. Im so proud of everyone who has made that first step towards a longer life and better health. Im sorry I havent been much support since we started the WLS group, but I promise as soon as I am better I will come out fighting.

My love to all,
Jewel

Hope you feel better soon, love.

It sucks to get sick. blegh.

So, I am now working a lot. To make up for the days of my suspension.

Gemme · 01-25-2010, 06:31 PM

I wanted to give everyone a nice pat on the back for any and all progress made!

*pat, pat*

canmarielan · 01-26-2010, 03:14 AM

I totally know that everyone has a life. So, I'm going to keep posting, and hope that everyone will come back so I'm not talking to myself.

So, today I decided to go back to school. I found a school in lower washington that has an LPN to RN program which I am uber excited about. So, I have to take a few more pre-req courses before I can apply. They even have an online option where I only have to drive up there a few weeks out of the whole program. WHOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

So, if all of my plan goes right I will be at my first weight loss goal (250), in an RN program and have all of my debt paid off by this time next year!!!!!! WHOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It has become pretty easy to stay on top of my calories. Though, I have been working every day so I haven't had time to sit around and snack. Also, by the time I get off of work most restaurants are closed

I have been tempted a few times to stop off at like taco bell or burger king. I had to talk myself out of it.....and breath a few deeps breaths and relax.

The only thing I'm can't quite do is stop the smoking. I'm still doing about 3-5 a day, which is WAY less than what I was doing before. I also can't seem to work up the courage to get back to the gym. My ankle is starting to feel better and I know I should get in there...but......blegh.

Anyway I'm going to the community college on Wednesday to take care of registration for my pre-req courses.

PinkieLee · 01-26-2010, 10:03 AM

WOOHOOO Good Morning Biggest Losers! I hope that everyone's week is off to a happy, healthy start!

CONGRATS Candace on heading back to school. See, positive changes are taking place in your life. Good for you for continuing to learn, grow and making a better future for yourself. I am hella proud of you for not falling into the late night eating traps... something I myself can be so guilty of. You've done awesome honey, keep up the good work. As for the smoking kick... at least you have cut down. I KNOW that it is damn near impossible to do 2 drastic life changes at the same time, so I applaud you for cutting back on the smoking treats. You'll be able to quit in the near future... I see it!

As for me, honestly I haven't even stepped on a scale. I KNOW that I've gained weight... I can tell by the way my clothes fit (or better yet, don't fit right). But, I have started paying more attention to what I've been eating and started walking with one of my girlfriends. Not to mention, as much as I hate to say it, trying to cut back on the Diet Cokes. Yes, I know they are Diet, but research shows that although they have no calories, they still aren't good for you. So, I've been trying to drink as much water (with Crystal Light added) as possible. It's tough when those afternoon caffeine headaches kick in and I really want a Diet Coke.

I am going on vacation to Mexico in April, so I wanna lose a little weight before my trip. It's my motivation right now... along with all of you!

Everyone has been doing an awesome job... let's keep it up!

amiyesiam · 01-26-2010, 11:18 AM

You are not talking to yourself!

Has anyone ever read the label on crystal light and other to go drink mixes?

Well I did recently. Did you know each tube is 2 (two) 2 servings?
Really that is just wrong. When was the last time you shared your water?
That does explain why they say to add it to 16 oz of water.

Gemme · 01-26-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by amiyesiam

You are not talking to yourself!

Has anyone ever read the label on crystal light and other to go drink mixes?

Well I did recently. Did you know each tube is 2 (two) 2 servings?
Really that is just wrong. When was the last time you shared your water?
That does explain why they say to add it to 16 oz of water.

I have read the labels on those suckers and I got a chuckle out of it too because, really, what are you going to do with the remainder of the powder once you open it if you don't have 16 ounces of water then? Prop the packet up on the counter, I suppose, but if anyone is like me, they'd just knock it over and if the counter is wet......*sigh*......red blotch on said counter.

Considering it's still only about 10 calories for the whole thing and has much less sugar and/or sweetener than diet sodas, I'm not too irritated with them.

Can you imagine how TINY the packages would be if they actually came in SINGLE servings? lol

Diavolo · 01-27-2010, 11:18 AM

For those of you who haven't been working out regularly, it's just fine to go for a walk. There are thousands of people out there who have taken of lots of weight just walking 30-60 minutes a day. Now I realize that California has been inundated with rain over the last 10 days, and it's butt ass cold in the rest of the country, but when we get a break, a nice walk outside will do every one of us good. I got a 2 miler in yesterday and it felt great. (The

likes it too)

For those of you who smoke, you'll find the more you walk and work out, the less you'll want to smoke and eventually you'll be able to just quit.

Keep it up, y'all are amazing!

christie · 01-27-2010, 11:51 AM

I stepped on the scale this morning and was pleasantly surprised. Down 7lbs. Considering I am retaining water like the Mississippi River (its nearing "that" time), I was really really happy.

Jess's cousin just posted a pic of me on her facebook from last February. I am more than appalled. I was ginormous. I suppose I need new pics.

yay me.

The Oopster · 01-27-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by canmarielan

I totally know that everyone has a life. So, I'm going to keep posting, and hope that everyone will come back so I'm not talking to myself.

So, today I decided to go back to school. I found a school in lower washington that has an LPN to RN program which I am uber excited about. So, I have to take a few more pre-req courses before I can apply. They even have an online option where I only have to drive up there a few weeks out of the whole program. WHOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

So, if all of my plan goes right I will be at my first weight loss goal (250), in an RN program and have all of my debt paid off by this time next year!!!!!! WHOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It has become pretty easy to stay on top of my calories. Though, I have been working every day so I haven't had time to sit around and snack. Also, by the time I get off of work most restaurants are closed

I have been tempted a few times to stop off at like taco bell or burger king. I had to talk myself out of it.....and breath a few deeps breaths and relax.

The only thing I'm can't quite do is stop the smoking. I'm still doing about 3-5 a day, which is WAY less than what I was doing before. I also can't seem to work up the courage to get back to the gym. My ankle is starting to feel better and I know I should get in there...but......blegh.

Anyway I'm going to the community college on Wednesday to take care of registration for my pre-req courses.

Congrats hun on setting some goals.

Never talking to yourself. I'm always here, just quiet since I really don't have to lose weight. I just have to eat healthy. So I feel a little akward chiming in.

When you feel temptation settin in feel free to text me. There's been a few times I've been tempted and just the thought of textin you has been enough to keep me from the little debbie swiss rolls.

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Originally Posted by Diavolo

For those of you who haven't been working out regularly, it's just fine to go for a walk. There are thousands of people out there who have taken of lots of weight just walking 30-60 minutes a day. Now I realize that California has been inundated with rain over the last 10 days, and it's butt ass cold in the rest of the country, but when we get a break, a nice walk outside will do every one of us good. I got a 2 miler in yesterday and it felt great. (The

likes it too)

For those of you who smoke, you'll find the more you walk and work out, the less you'll want to smoke and eventually you'll be able to just quit.

Keep it up, y'all are amazing!

I have one dr that when i had my neck surgeries walking was the physical therapy he prescribed. I eventually felt I needed more but it is amazing what walking can do.

I need to get back at it but have plenty of excuses besides the weather.

My dad lives in wi and when he can't walkd outside he has a place at the university to go. I know a lot of malls open up early for walking also. If you are in an area where school security isn't as big of a thing there might be a school you can walk in also. Always seem to be alternatives.

So when i've wanted something sweet lately I've been throwing an apple in the little toater oven and baking it then throwing some cinnamon on it and low and behold on the biggest loser they suggested the same thing except using a micorwave. I prefer the toaster oven myself.

It's amazing how many naturally sweet things are out there. Honestly I usually enjoy them more, I just eat the others not even as much for comfort as for distraction. Just like I use the damn arcade on here to distract me from my life.

Diva · 01-28-2010, 01:40 AM

Oh my dear gay....where's everybody! Louise!!!! Christie!!!

Shhhh....I don't wanna jinx it......but I've lost 20 lbs!!!!!!!!!!

christie · 01-28-2010, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Diva

Oh my dear gay....where's everybody! Louise!!!! Christie!!!

Shhhh....I don't wanna jinx it......but I've lost 20 lbs!!!!!!!!!!

Thats AWESOME!!! Way to go!!!

You should be so proud of yourself!!

Linus · 01-28-2010, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

Oh my dear gay....where's everybody! Louise!!!! Christie!!!

Shhhh....I don't wanna jinx it......but I've lost 20 lbs!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats! That's awesome!

Diavolo · 01-28-2010, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

Oh my dear gay....where's everybody! Louise!!!! Christie!!!

Shhhh....I don't wanna jinx it......but I've lost 20 lbs!!!!!!!!!!

No jinx, keep it going! Nice job!

PinkieLee · 01-28-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

Oh my dear gay....where's everybody! Louise!!!! Christie!!!

Shhhh....I don't wanna jinx it......but I've lost 20 lbs!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOHOOO that is awesome!!!! Keep up the awesome work!

I saw the other day on Candace's facebook page, that she's down over 16 pounds! Y'all rock... just sayin'!

Diva · 01-28-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PinkieLee

WOOOHOOO that is awesome!!!! Keep up the awesome work!

I saw the other day on Candace's facebook page, that she's down over 16 pounds! Y'all rock... just sayin'!

She's doing great! She's my inspiration! I heart her!

The deal for me now is to not backtrack.....I get excited about this and I sometimes think, 'oh good....let me celebrate with this pizza'....

And THAT'S the kind of behavior that must change for me personally. And I am doing it.

canmarielan · 01-28-2010, 09:41 AM

Hello lovers!!!!

Sorry I've been MIA.....just sooooooo busy yesterday getting school stuff together. Now I am up at 7:30am on my day off to take my fur daughter to get spayed. It's that time and she is NOT happy about not having eaten since 11pm last night

hahhaaaa...

Divalicious I am sooooo proud of you for 20 lbs!!! whooot whooooooottt!!!!!

Keep up the good work everyone....I'll be around later tonight to post more

I love you.

Lady Jewel · 01-28-2010, 10:02 AM

Just a reminder that tonight is the weight loss support group meeting in the WLS chatroom. 6PM PST/9PM EST. Please come out and support yourself and your friends on your journey to better health

PM me if you need the password.

Spirit Dancer · 01-28-2010, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

Oh my dear gay....where's everybody! Louise!!!! Christie!!!

Shhhh....I don't wanna jinx it......but I've lost 20 lbs!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats way to GO DIVA

Gemme · 01-28-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

Oh my dear gay....where's everybody! Louise!!!! Christie!!!

Shhhh....I don't wanna jinx it......but I've lost 20 lbs!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations, Diva Diva, Sweet Bonita!!!

In no time, you'll

Sam · 01-28-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hippieflowergirl

my biggest issue right now is that i've been pretty blue recently so i stop eating almost completely and end up smoking more. that's easily as unhealthy as abusing food. i also dont work out when i'm sad, even though it would help put me in a better mood.

This was me from Sept 18th, til October 31st last fall. I thought i lost the love of my life, i stopped eating, stopped drinking soda, started smoking more and lost 48lbs.

I however, gained back 7 so far. I went down 4 sizes in jeans, it helped me in a sense, but it was not the right way to lose the weight.

My next lifes journey is about to start in a few weeks and i'm hoping to make better changes.

I commend ya'll.

I gotta get that Biggest Loser cookbook

01-25-2010, 06:31 PM	#142
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01-26-2010, 11:18 AM	#145
amiyesiam Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/they Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,488 Thanked 10,135 Times in 2,161 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	You are not talking to yourself! Has anyone ever read the label on crystal light and other to go drink mixes? Well I did recently. Did you know each tube is 2 (two) 2 servings? Really that is just wrong. When was the last time you shared your water? That does explain why they say to add it to 16 oz of water. __________________ A year from now you will wish that you started today~Karen Lamb

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Lady Jewel Member How Do You Identify?: * Preferred Pronoun?: * Relationship Status: * Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 298 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 120 Thanked 322 Times in 124 Posts Rep Power: 791	WLS Just a reminder that tonight is the weight loss support group meeting in the WLS chatroom. 6PM PST/9PM EST. Please come out and support yourself and your friends on your journey to better health PM me if you need the password.

01-26-2010, 03:14 AM	#143
canmarielan Member How Do You Identify?: Loud mouth, big hair, spunky Texas Femme lesbian Preferred Pronoun?: It's a SHE!!!! Relationship Status: PKCL0204 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 522 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 47 Thanked 1,134 Times in 326 Posts Rep Power: 9035226	I totally know that everyone has a life. So, I'm going to keep posting, and hope that everyone will come back so I'm not talking to myself. So, today I decided to go back to school. I found a school in lower washington that has an LPN to RN program which I am uber excited about. So, I have to take a few more pre-req courses before I can apply. They even have an online option where I only have to drive up there a few weeks out of the whole program. WHOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! So, if all of my plan goes right I will be at my first weight loss goal (250), in an RN program and have all of my debt paid off by this time next year!!!!!! WHOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It has become pretty easy to stay on top of my calories. Though, I have been working every day so I haven't had time to sit around and snack. Also, by the time I get off of work most restaurants are closed I have been tempted a few times to stop off at like taco bell or burger king. I had to talk myself out of it.....and breath a few deeps breaths and relax. The only thing I'm can't quite do is stop the smoking. I'm still doing about 3-5 a day, which is WAY less than what I was doing before. I also can't seem to work up the courage to get back to the gym. My ankle is starting to feel better and I know I should get in there...but......blegh. Anyway I'm going to the community college on Wednesday to take care of registration for my pre-req courses.

01-26-2010, 10:03 AM	#144
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,074 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	WOOHOOO Good Morning Biggest Losers! I hope that everyone's week is off to a happy, healthy start! CONGRATS Candace on heading back to school. See, positive changes are taking place in your life. Good for you for continuing to learn, grow and making a better future for yourself. I am hella proud of you for not falling into the late night eating traps... something I myself can be so guilty of. You've done awesome honey, keep up the good work. As for the smoking kick... at least you have cut down. I KNOW that it is damn near impossible to do 2 drastic life changes at the same time, so I applaud you for cutting back on the smoking treats. You'll be able to quit in the near future... I see it! As for me, honestly I haven't even stepped on a scale. I KNOW that I've gained weight... I can tell by the way my clothes fit (or better yet, don't fit right). But, I have started paying more attention to what I've been eating and started walking with one of my girlfriends. Not to mention, as much as I hate to say it, trying to cut back on the Diet Cokes. Yes, I know they are Diet, but research shows that although they have no calories, they still aren't good for you. So, I've been trying to drink as much water (with Crystal Light added) as possible. It's tough when those afternoon caffeine headaches kick in and I really want a Diet Coke. I am going on vacation to Mexico in April, so I wanna lose a little weight before my trip. It's my motivation right now... along with all of you! Everyone has been doing an awesome job... let's keep it up!

01-27-2010, 11:18 AM	#147
Diavolo Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wine Cellar Posts: 163 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 130 Thanked 433 Times in 117 Posts Rep Power: 3304128	For those of you who haven't been working out regularly, it's just fine to go for a walk. There are thousands of people out there who have taken of lots of weight just walking 30-60 minutes a day. Now I realize that California has been inundated with rain over the last 10 days, and it's butt ass cold in the rest of the country, but when we get a break, a nice walk outside will do every one of us good. I got a 2 miler in yesterday and it felt great. (The likes it too) For those of you who smoke, you'll find the more you walk and work out, the less you'll want to smoke and eventually you'll be able to just quit. Keep it up, y'all are amazing!

01-27-2010, 11:51 AM	#148
christie Member How Do You Identify?: A Force with which to be reckoned Preferred Pronoun?: just be nice... Relationship Status: I call her Mine Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Transplanted to the PNW Posts: 1,246 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,552 Thanked 2,476 Times in 706 Posts Rep Power: 14753262	I stepped on the scale this morning and was pleasantly surprised. Down 7lbs. Considering I am retaining water like the Mississippi River (its nearing "that" time), I was really really happy. Jess's cousin just posted a pic of me on her facebook from last February. I am more than appalled. I was ginormous. I suppose I need new pics. yay me.

01-28-2010, 01:40 AM	#150
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	Oh my dear gay....where's everybody! Louise!!!! Christie!!! Shhhh....I don't wanna jinx it......but I've lost 20 lbs!!!!!!!!!!

01-28-2010, 09:41 AM	#156
canmarielan Member How Do You Identify?: Loud mouth, big hair, spunky Texas Femme lesbian Preferred Pronoun?: It's a SHE!!!! Relationship Status: PKCL0204 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 522 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 47 Thanked 1,134 Times in 326 Posts Rep Power: 9035226	Hello lovers!!!! Sorry I've been MIA.....just sooooooo busy yesterday getting school stuff together. Now I am up at 7:30am on my day off to take my fur daughter to get spayed. It's that time and she is NOT happy about not having eaten since 11pm last night hahhaaaa... Divalicious I am sooooo proud of you for 20 lbs!!! whooot whooooooottt!!!!! Keep up the good work everyone....I'll be around later tonight to post more I love you.