Healthy Weight Loss - Page 169

Rockinonahigh · 03-13-2012, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie1

it can be a vicious cycle. but if you can start taking some weight off and strengthen your core, you will have less back pain. but then you wrench your back again and put the weight back on. the weight adds more stress to your back. have they done a mri? ever get a second opinion? i've heard this new pettibone system some chiropractors are utilizing now is really effective.

I had an mri a couple of years a go but not sence,the doc then wanted to do some barbaric chop job on me I refused to do because I know ther are better thing to do.On the 21st I go see the LSU docs again if they keep draging me around I will make an appointment with the louisians spinal hospital that I spoke wiuht a while back,I go an medicare on april first and they will take what madicare pays,atleast I will have some better choices then.I did use a chiro for a while but he was stuck in the old ways of doing things so I would be in and out of the office in ten minits.I've nit herd about the pettibone system,do you have nay info or knownwhere I can get infor about it.Thanks for this new bit of info.

PrudenceJuris · 03-13-2012, 11:02 PM

Hey folkes!!

I made a delicious dinner and thought I would share the details.
Tonight I roasted a pork loin and had it with broccoli and asparagus!

The pork loin was marinated overnight (while thawing) in rosemary, oregano, garlic, smoked salt, cracked pepper, 4 Tbs olive oil, and 4 Tbs balsamic vinegar. I let it come to room temp and roasted it with honey crisp apples (washed and left whole). I poured 1/2 cup of water in the bottom of the roasting pan covered it with foil and cooked on 350 for 70 mins. The meat came out tender, juicy, and delicious. I steamed broccoli and asparagus then made a sauce of 2 Tbs butter, 3 chopped cloves of garlic, and the juice of one whole lemon. Melted the sauce and tossed the veggies in it to coat them.

My calculations put this meal at 475 calories with 5g Carbs, 35g Fat, 31g Protein.

JustJo · 03-14-2012, 07:25 AM

Hello healthies

I'm in a bit of a weird place weight-loss-wise, but overall very pleased with my healthy progress. My scale was totally stuck for weeks, then I dropped a couple pounds, and now it appears stuck again.

I'm okay with this.

I've been going to Curves 3 times a week pretty faithfully....missing one day for illness, and skipping one while Snack was here because we walked on the beach for about 3 miles the day before and about 10 miles at Disney the day after the usual Curves day.

I'm seeing and feeling differences. My belly is smaller. My butt is smaller and tighter. My thighs are slimmer. I have biceps....not huge, but visible and getting firm. My face and neck look a little slimmer. I'm back in the "daily" jeans I wore in NY....and haven't fit into for a couple years. My pajamas and sweatpants are loose and getting baggy.

I also saw the difference yesterday in my shopping cart.

I had a call earlier in the day that my mother was back in the hospital. On top of hearing that if the new chemo doesn't work she has 4 - 8 months left....well, I'm stressed. Normally, that would mean a total binge on all the crap I use to comfort myself.

After the call, I went grocery shopping.

My cart was pretty full.....1% milk, orange juice, chicken breast, lean ground beef, pork chops, broccoli, cabbage, onions, potatoes, oranges, pears, carrots, bananas, green beans, organic greens for salad, nectarines...and much more....almost all lean meat and produce.

My only concessions to stress were a small bag of Wavy Lays and a container of Helluva Good French Onion dip....plus a single small bottle of Coke Zero.

After Rooster went to bed, I sat down on the couch and had some chips and dip and my soda.

Yes, I was feeding my upset, and comforting myself with food. And I knew it. And I made it okay.

I also ate only a fairly normal serving of chips....not the whole bag. The container of dip has a little identation in the top....but it is far from empty. That's progress.

More importantly, it isn't calling me from the cupboards and fridge.

I had my workout this morning....my coffee....a container of greek yogurt. In a little while I think I'll have an orange.

I feel like I'm finally getting to the point where I am regularly incorporating exercise into my life....and I'm controlling what I eat....even when some heavy stuff is eating me.

That's good.

Zimmeh · 03-14-2012, 07:32 AM

Good Morning Everyone,

I've been walking around the outlet malls the last few days. I have been eating small portions which I am having a problem with. After an hour I am looking for a snack which is not helping me with my weight loss.

I am bringing yogurt and granola bars to work with me.

Zimmeh

JoSchmooze · 03-14-2012, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zimmeh

Good Morning Everyone,

I've been walking around the outlet malls the last few days. I have been eating small portions which I am having a problem with. After an hour I am looking for a snack which is not helping me with my weight loss.

I am bringing yogurt and granola bars to work with me.

Zimmeh

Keep up the good work!!

When you say you are eating small portions
the questions you have to ask yourself are:
1. Am I eating enough protein in those smaller portions.
Most diets recommend 3 - 6 oz protein for a lunch and dinner meal.
2. Are you eating enough fruits and veggies?
Many fruits and veggies have enough natural sugars/carbs to sustain you
through those "hunger pains".
3. Are you eating on schedule - or when you feel hungry?
The American Diabetic Association recommends at least
4 meals a day - at regular intervals. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner.
A piece of fruit (apple, orange, 6-9 large strawberries, half
a grapefruit) are excellent sources of both vitamins and
enough natural sugars to get you through the afternoon.

And then there is exercise to release natural endorphins,
but that's another story in and of itself....

*Getting back down off my soapbox*

Have a great hump day, y'all.....

PinkieLee · 03-14-2012, 09:47 AM

Hey y'all healthy peeps!

Life is still moving pretty damn fast around here for us. Luckily, I've made it a point to celebrate the good days and remind myself that when a bad day hits, that tomorrow will be better. I'm not gonna lie, my depression & anxiety levels have been through the roof and I had a breakdown one early morning while soaking in the bathtub.

I haven't been charting my food as well as I should. But, I have been more aware of what I am eating... and monitoring portion size a lot closer. I have splurged on a margarita or two & dinner out with friends, but have not had a binge day in over a week. I am taking my food addiction one. meal. at. a. time.

Meals planned for the day...

Breakfast:
raisin bran cereal with skim milk
a banana

Lunch:
leftover grilled chicken breast, baby spinach & sliced avacado salad
watermelon

Dinner:
lean roast with fresh mushrooms & a reduced sodium brown gravy
brown rice
fresh green beans

We have plans to hit the gym tonight... ready to get back into a somewhat normal routine again

Hope y'all have a great day!

JustJo · 03-14-2012, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustJo

My only concessions to stress were a small bag of Wavy Lays and a container of Helluva Good French Onion dip....plus a single small bottle of Coke Zero.

After Rooster went to bed, I sat down on the couch and had some chips and dip and my soda.

Yes, I was feeding my upset, and comforting myself with food. And I knew it. And I made it okay.

I also ate only a fairly normal serving of chips....not the whole bag. The container of dip has a little identation in the top....but it is far from empty. That's progress.

More importantly, it isn't calling me from the cupboards and fridge.

So....after a conversation with the hospital, and the realization that I'm probably going to have to insist that my mother move back in with me until the end....the chips and dip started calling.

I answered. I ate about 10 chips with dip....and started to feel sick to my stomach.

I did what any healthy peep would do.....and dropped them both in the garbage can. I grabbed a banana instead.

I'm giving myself big points for that today.

Zimmeh · 03-14-2012, 06:26 PM

Hey Jo,

I do eat a lot of protein. Usually it's I'm Greek Yogurt, peanut butter or whole nuts and chicken. I eat a lot of broccoli, carrots, corn, beans and potatoes. After my initial weight loss, my stomach shrunk and i can no longer eat regular sized portions. Another issue is that I work a very wild schedule. I'm trying to keep what I am eating healthy.

Thanks for the info and have a good night,

Zimmeh

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoSchmooze

Keep up the good work!!

When you say you are eating small portions
the questions you have to ask yourself are:
1. Am I eating enough protein in those smaller portions.
Most diets recommend 3 - 6 oz protein for a lunch and dinner meal.
2. Are you eating enough fruits and veggies?
Many fruits and veggies have enough natural sugars/carbs to sustain you
through those "hunger pains".
3. Are you eating on schedule - or when you feel hungry?
The American Diabetic Association recommends at least
4 meals a day - at regular intervals. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner.
A piece of fruit (apple, orange, 6-9 large strawberries, half
a grapefruit) are excellent sources of both vitamins and
enough natural sugars to get you through the afternoon.

And then there is exercise to release natural endorphins,
but that's another story in and of itself....

*Getting back down off my soapbox*

Have a great hump day, y'all.....

canmarielan · 03-14-2012, 10:02 PM

I am soooo proud of everyone and their progress!!!

KEEP MOVING!!!

Also, don't forget about my weight loss blog! New posts at least once a week! *hugs*

http://mynewdefinition.wordpress.com...eah-i-love-em/

JoSchmooze · 03-15-2012, 11:08 AM

And so.....
First meeting with the trainer...
a "snot-nosed kid" (probably about 30 yr old)
was pushing my fat ass through the circuit...
OY!! He sked what I did in the Army and
I told him about PT - but FFS that was 30 years
ago! I felt a little shaky on the drive home
but I had some fruit and a lot of water so I am good to go!

Keep on trucking, y'all....
JustJo.....good on you for throwing the junk food in the trash!

-Red-Flag- · 03-15-2012, 11:18 AM

-peeks in-

Just seeing on how everyone's doing.

I'm still trying to stick to weight watchers..
Some days it's a struggle...but I'm still trying to make better overall choices ...

Currently I'm 25.2 lbs down ... In 6 lbs I'll be at a personal goal for me.

We can do it ... I can do it ...

My new favorite personal quote ...

The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it !!!

Good luck folks

justkim · 03-15-2012, 11:26 AM

In just over 8 weeks I have managed to lose 10 inches... All the while being sick and broken... my feet that is... signed up today for another 6 week small group program... 2 times a week at 5 am... I must be off of my rocker... We will be modifying exercises to make sure I don't further injure my feet or shoulders... going to make an attempt to get into the pool... I must find a kick board to make this happen...

Keep up the journey to a better and healthier you everyone...

If you are on my face book I have a bunch of motivational workout stuff that I subscribe to... I love them! Please feel free to look me up on fb or send me a pm, so you to can enjoy them...

SelfMadeMan · 03-15-2012, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canmarielan

I am soooo proud of everyone and their progress!!!

KEEP MOVING!!!

Also, don't forget about my weight loss blog! New posts at least once a week! *hugs*

http://mynewdefinition.wordpress.com...eah-i-love-em/

ROCKSTAR!!! Anyone who hasn't checked out this blog, please do!! So motivational!

Cowboi · 03-15-2012, 02:17 PM

Getting ready to go to the gym. I workout with my new trainer for the 1st time. I'm gonna feel like Im cheating on my old trainer..LoL
Pre workout supplements are in, and i'm off!!!

Everyone keep up the good work!!!! Have a great afternoon.

JustJo · 03-16-2012, 07:26 AM

Good morning healthies

I'm celebrating over here. Even though my scale has been pretty much stuck, I've kept on with my exercising....and today showed that it really is paying off.

I had my monthly weigh and measure day at Curves. I've lost 3 lbs. in the last month...not huge, but still going in the right direction.

The exciting stuff, however, is that I've lost 10 inches....1/4 inch off my bust, 1/2 an inch from each upper arm, 1-3/4 inches off my waist, 1 inch off my hips, and 6 inches off my abdomen!

This makes me completely happy. I am totally comfortable with having the body shape I do, including the big butt.

My health concerns are what is driving this effort....and losing so many inches off my waist and belly means that good stuff is happening inside.

There have been lots of studies that show the fat on our butts and thighs and such isn't nearly as unhealthy as that belly fat...which seems to have a mind of its own.

My first health-related weight/measurement goal is to get my waist under 35" since that's a critical number for women. As of this morning it's 37.25 ....so I'm only a couple inches away.

They also measure body fat percentage and, while mine is entirely too high for good health, it went down by .8% this month. That's good stuff.

So...for those of us wrestling with the plateaus....hang in there and keep exercising. Good stuff is still happening even if it isn't showing too much on the scale.

Hugs to you all!

charlie1 · 03-16-2012, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

I've nit herd about the pettibone system,do you have nay info or knownwhere I can get infor about it.Thanks for this new bit of info.

google it and find a doc in your area

Scorp · 03-16-2012, 08:25 AM

Tomorrow is my weigh-in day and I'm a tad nervous. I hope I lost at least 3 lbs. I've been real conscious of my food in-take but went a little overboard with my points during my evening snacking a few nights this week.

Hoping it will all turn out ok.

PinkieLee · 03-16-2012, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorp

Tomorrow is my weigh-in day and I'm a tad nervous. I hope I lost at least 3 lbs. I've been real conscious of my food in-take but went a little overboard with my points during my evening snacking a few nights this week.

Hoping it will all turn out ok.

No worries Jackie... that's what those extra points are for! I bet you are gonna pull off another big loss!

PinkieLee · 03-16-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustJo

Good morning healthies

I'm celebrating over here. Even though my scale has been pretty much stuck, I've kept on with my exercising....and today showed that it really is paying off.

I had my monthly weigh and measure day at Curves. I've lost 3 lbs. in the last month...not huge, but still going in the right direction.

The exciting stuff, however, is that I've lost 10 inches....1/4 inch off my bust, 1/2 an inch from each upper arm, 1-3/4 inches off my waist, 1 inch off my hips, and 6 inches off my abdomen!

This makes me completely happy. I am totally comfortable with having the body shape I do, including the big butt.

My health concerns are what is driving this effort....and losing so many inches off my waist and belly means that good stuff is happening inside.

There have been lots of studies that show the fat on our butts and thighs and such isn't nearly as unhealthy as that belly fat...which seems to have a mind of its own.

My first health-related weight/measurement goal is to get my waist under 35" since that's a critical number for women. As of this morning it's 37.25 ....so I'm only a couple inches away.

They also measure body fat percentage and, while mine is entirely too high for good health, it went down by .8% this month. That's good stuff.

So...for those of us wrestling with the plateaus....hang in there and keep exercising. Good stuff is still happening even if it isn't showing too much on the scale.

Hugs to you all!

YOU GO SISTA! Woooooooohooooooooooo look at all your hard work paying off! You should feel super proud of yourself... and we are all hella proud of you, too!

Scorp · 03-16-2012, 08:57 AM

Ohhh Rosie, I hope so...I need all the help I can get....Of course I'll post the outcome tomorrow!!

Thanks! xo

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

No worries Jackie... that's what those extra points are for! I bet you are gonna pull off another big loss!

03-13-2012, 11:02 PM	#3362
PrudenceJuris Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Ms. Relationship Status: Stepping out as Warrior Queen... don't be confused Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sittin' on the dock of the bay Posts: 98 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 206 Thanked 275 Times in 77 Posts Rep Power: 2645551	Meal Idea Hey folkes!! I made a delicious dinner and thought I would share the details. Tonight I roasted a pork loin and had it with broccoli and asparagus! The pork loin was marinated overnight (while thawing) in rosemary, oregano, garlic, smoked salt, cracked pepper, 4 Tbs olive oil, and 4 Tbs balsamic vinegar. I let it come to room temp and roasted it with honey crisp apples (washed and left whole). I poured 1/2 cup of water in the bottom of the roasting pan covered it with foil and cooked on 350 for 70 mins. The meat came out tender, juicy, and delicious. I steamed broccoli and asparagus then made a sauce of 2 Tbs butter, 3 chopped cloves of garlic, and the juice of one whole lemon. Melted the sauce and tossed the veggies in it to coat them. My calculations put this meal at 475 calories with 5g Carbs, 35g Fat, 31g Protein. __________________ Remember justice is what love looks like in public.

03-14-2012, 07:25 AM	#3363
JustJo Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: pushy broad Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Follow your heart; it knows things your mind cannot explain. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southeast corner Posts: 5,633 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,417 Thanked 25,406 Times in 4,660 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Hello healthies I'm in a bit of a weird place weight-loss-wise, but overall very pleased with my healthy progress. My scale was totally stuck for weeks, then I dropped a couple pounds, and now it appears stuck again. I'm okay with this. I've been going to Curves 3 times a week pretty faithfully....missing one day for illness, and skipping one while Snack was here because we walked on the beach for about 3 miles the day before and about 10 miles at Disney the day after the usual Curves day. I'm seeing and feeling differences. My belly is smaller. My butt is smaller and tighter. My thighs are slimmer. I have biceps....not huge, but visible and getting firm. My face and neck look a little slimmer. I'm back in the "daily" jeans I wore in NY....and haven't fit into for a couple years. My pajamas and sweatpants are loose and getting baggy. I also saw the difference yesterday in my shopping cart. I had a call earlier in the day that my mother was back in the hospital. On top of hearing that if the new chemo doesn't work she has 4 - 8 months left....well, I'm stressed. Normally, that would mean a total binge on all the crap I use to comfort myself. After the call, I went grocery shopping. My cart was pretty full.....1% milk, orange juice, chicken breast, lean ground beef, pork chops, broccoli, cabbage, onions, potatoes, oranges, pears, carrots, bananas, green beans, organic greens for salad, nectarines...and much more....almost all lean meat and produce. My only concessions to stress were a small bag of Wavy Lays and a container of Helluva Good French Onion dip....plus a single small bottle of Coke Zero. After Rooster went to bed, I sat down on the couch and had some chips and dip and my soda. Yes, I was feeding my upset, and comforting myself with food. And I knew it. And I made it okay. I also ate only a fairly normal serving of chips....not the whole bag. The container of dip has a little identation in the top....but it is far from empty. That's progress. More importantly, it isn't calling me from the cupboards and fridge. I had my workout this morning....my coffee....a container of greek yogurt. In a little while I think I'll have an orange. I feel like I'm finally getting to the point where I am regularly incorporating exercise into my life....and I'm controlling what I eat....even when some heavy stuff is eating me. That's good. __________________ I'm not tall enough to ride emotional roller coasters

03-14-2012, 07:32 AM	#3364
Zimmeh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Me Relationship Status: I am a human and not a possession Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Volusia County, FL Posts: 6,746 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 23,549 Thanked 13,441 Times in 4,316 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Good Morning Everyone, I've been walking around the outlet malls the last few days. I have been eating small portions which I am having a problem with. After an hour I am looking for a snack which is not helping me with my weight loss. I am bringing yogurt and granola bars to work with me. Zimmeh __________________ "A loving heart is the truest wisdom" -Chinua Achebe

03-15-2012, 11:08 AM	#3370
JoSchmooze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He, hym, mister or "sir", like I get called by strangers! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Right here, surrounded by technology Posts: 1,830 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,267 Thanked 10,989 Times in 1,627 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	*And so.....* *First meeting with the trainer...* *a "snot-nosed kid" (probably about 30 yr old)* *was pushing my fat ass through the circuit...* *OY!! He sked what I did in the Army and* *I told him about PT - but FFS that was 30 years* *ago! I felt a little shaky on the drive home* *but I had some fruit and a lot of water so I am good to go!* *Keep on trucking, y'all....* *JustJo.....good on you for throwing the junk food in the trash!* __________________ *Live your life in such a way that* *when your feet hit the floor* *in the morning,* *Satan shudders and* *says, "Oh God, he's up!"*

03-15-2012, 11:26 AM	#3372
justkim Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Relationship Status: <3 myself Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,023 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,062 Thanked 6,799 Times in 1,553 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	In just over 8 weeks I have managed to lose 10 inches... All the while being sick and broken... my feet that is... signed up today for another 6 week small group program... 2 times a week at 5 am... I must be off of my rocker... We will be modifying exercises to make sure I don't further injure my feet or shoulders... going to make an attempt to get into the pool... I must find a kick board to make this happen... Keep up the journey to a better and healthier you everyone... If you are on my face book I have a bunch of motivational workout stuff that I subscribe to... I love them! Please feel free to look me up on fb or send me a pm, so you to can enjoy them... __________________ Kim "A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success." - Unknown -

03-14-2012, 09:47 AM	#3366
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	Hey y'all healthy peeps! Life is still moving pretty damn fast around here for us. Luckily, I've made it a point to celebrate the good days and remind myself that when a bad day hits, that tomorrow will be better. I'm not gonna lie, my depression & anxiety levels have been through the roof and I had a breakdown one early morning while soaking in the bathtub. I haven't been charting my food as well as I should. But, I have been more aware of what I am eating... and monitoring portion size a lot closer. I have splurged on a margarita or two & dinner out with friends, but have not had a binge day in over a week. I am taking my food addiction one. meal. at. a. time. Meals planned for the day... Breakfast: raisin bran cereal with skim milk a banana Lunch: leftover grilled chicken breast, baby spinach & sliced avacado salad watermelon Dinner: lean roast with fresh mushrooms & a reduced sodium brown gravy brown rice fresh green beans We have plans to hit the gym tonight... ready to get back into a somewhat normal routine again Hope y'all have a great day!

03-14-2012, 10:02 PM	#3369
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03-15-2012, 11:18 AM	#3371
-Red-Flag- Member How Do You Identify?: .Butch. Join Date: May 2010 Location: .Maine. Posts: 1,254 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,777 Thanked 3,610 Times in 930 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	-peeks in- Just seeing on how everyone's doing. I'm still trying to stick to weight watchers.. Some days it's a struggle...but I'm still trying to make better overall choices ... Currently I'm 25.2 lbs down ... In 6 lbs I'll be at a personal goal for me. We can do it ... I can do it ... My new favorite personal quote ... The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it !!! Good luck folks

03-15-2012, 02:17 PM	#3374
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03-16-2012, 07:26 AM	#3375
JustJo Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: pushy broad Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Follow your heart; it knows things your mind cannot explain. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southeast corner Posts: 5,633 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,417 Thanked 25,406 Times in 4,660 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Good morning healthies I'm celebrating over here. Even though my scale has been pretty much stuck, I've kept on with my exercising....and today showed that it really is paying off. I had my monthly weigh and measure day at Curves. I've lost 3 lbs. in the last month...not huge, but still going in the right direction. The exciting stuff, however, is that I've lost 10 inches....1/4 inch off my bust, 1/2 an inch from each upper arm, 1-3/4 inches off my waist, 1 inch off my hips, and 6 inches off my abdomen! This makes me completely happy. I am totally comfortable with having the body shape I do, including the big butt. My health concerns are what is driving this effort....and losing so many inches off my waist and belly means that good stuff is happening inside. There have been lots of studies that show the fat on our butts and thighs and such isn't nearly as unhealthy as that belly fat...which seems to have a mind of its own. My first health-related weight/measurement goal is to get my waist under 35" since that's a critical number for women. As of this morning it's 37.25 ....so I'm only a couple inches away. They also measure body fat percentage and, while mine is entirely too high for good health, it went down by .8% this month. That's good stuff. So...for those of us wrestling with the plateaus....hang in there and keep exercising. Good stuff is still happening even if it isn't showing too much on the scale. Hugs to you all! __________________ I'm not tall enough to ride emotional roller coasters

03-16-2012, 08:25 AM	#3377
Scorp Italian Stallion How Do You Identify?: DNA Usually... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In a van, down by the river.. Posts: 2,702 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,557 Thanked 4,714 Times in 1,263 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Tomorrow is my weigh-in day and I'm a tad nervous. I hope I lost at least 3 lbs. I've been real conscious of my food in-take but went a little overboard with my points during my evening snacking a few nights this week. Hoping it will all turn out ok.