Guest guest Posted October 13, 2002 Report Share Posted October 13, 2002 > Hello All, > Excess weight has been annoying me for long enough now that I am > finally trying to do something about it. ######good for you, that's great that you are wanting to do somethinga nd are taking the step to do so. Exercising seems next to > impossible and dieting is not much easier. #######it seems impossible but there are little things you can do all the time, park further away from your destination and walk, walk to some errands if you live close enough, do calf raises in the shower, or while waiting in line at a store. do crunches while watching tv, pushups while watching tv, put a piece of exercise equipment where you watch tv and lose the recliner. that is if you are lucky enought ot make the time to get to even watch tv. sometimes id on't even get that time and have to just make use of my breaks and every chance i can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2002 Report Share Posted October 13, 2002 > Hello All, > Excess weight has been annoying me for long enough now that I am > finally trying to do something about it. ######good for you, that's great that you are wanting to do somethinga nd are taking the step to do so. Exercising seems next to > impossible and dieting is not much easier. #######it seems impossible but there are little things you can do all the time, park further away from your destination and walk, walk to some errands if you live close enough, do calf raises in the shower, or while waiting in line at a store. do crunches while watching tv, pushups while watching tv, put a piece of exercise equipment where you watch tv and lose the recliner. that is if you are lucky enought ot make the time to get to even watch tv. sometimes id on't even get that time and have to just make use of my breaks and every chance i can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2002 Report Share Posted October 13, 2002 > Hello All, > Excess weight has been annoying me for long enough now that I am > finally trying to do something about it. ######good for you, that's great that you are wanting to do somethinga nd are taking the step to do so. Exercising seems next to > impossible and dieting is not much easier. #######it seems impossible but there are little things you can do all the time, park further away from your destination and walk, walk to some errands if you live close enough, do calf raises in the shower, or while waiting in line at a store. do crunches while watching tv, pushups while watching tv, put a piece of exercise equipment where you watch tv and lose the recliner. that is if you are lucky enought ot make the time to get to even watch tv. sometimes id on't even get that time and have to just make use of my breaks and every chance i can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2002 Report Share Posted October 13, 2002 Welcome ! You've come to the right place for encouragement! Kirsten My next stop is to visit your website... > Hello All, > Excess weight has been annoying me for long enough now that I am > finally trying to do something about it. Exercising seems next to > impossible and dieting is not much easier. I guess I thought maybe > if I were to find encouragement within a group like this it might > make the difference. I am a professional musician and my appearance > matters to my wallet as well as my self confidence. > Count me in. I want to change for the better. > Sincerely, > Stemmons, " The Whistler " > http://thewhistler.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2002 Report Share Posted October 13, 2002 Welcome ! You've come to the right place for encouragement! Kirsten My next stop is to visit your website... > Hello All, > Excess weight has been annoying me for long enough now that I am > finally trying to do something about it. Exercising seems next to > impossible and dieting is not much easier. I guess I thought maybe > if I were to find encouragement within a group like this it might > make the difference. I am a professional musician and my appearance > matters to my wallet as well as my self confidence. > Count me in. I want to change for the better. > Sincerely, > Stemmons, " The Whistler " > http://thewhistler.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 - you don't necessarily need to diet, just cut some things out of your eating habits such as the junk food, and eat more fruits and veggies etc. also drink lots of water. recomended is 64 oz. carry water with you everywher.e i do and it has helped. also get moving, if you're on the playground at recess walk around, play kickball with the kids etc. get moving at home. you don't have to diet to lose weight so to speak just eat better. i am not on a diet but i did cut out soda and osme junk foods as well. i have lost a total of four inches so far. you've come to the right place for motivation, but also be prepared for realistic advice and comments, i wasn't quite prepared for some and was totally in shock by some comments, but for the most part it is all informative and helpful. -- In weightlossbuddies2@y..., " leslie9699 " <leslie9699@y...> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > Hoping for a little, um, a lot of inspiration here. I'm a 35 y/o > married, mother of two (boy 6, girl 3), and teacher. I've been on and > off diets for as long as I can remember. I was a chubby little child > from about the age of 7 on, but quite honestly, I think I would have > eventually slimmed down if I hadn't started yo-yo dieting when I was > so young. Up until my first child, I held my weight pretty well, > meaning that even though I was large, I still dressed nice and looked > nice in my clothes. But after having two c-sections, gravity took > over! I have absolutely no abdominal muscles left and my fat just > hangs. I always swore I would never have a hangy stomach! Now, I'm so > disgusted with the way I look that I just can't even find inspiration > to try to lose the weight again. The last diet I was on was in the > summer of '01. I went on sugar busters and lost about 30 pounds. But > as I said before, even after losing that much weight, I still felt > awful about myself. So naturally, the weight came right back- and > then some! I'm now 5'2' and (gulp) 230 pounds. I never in a million > years thought that I would weigh this much.How do I find the > inspiration, fortitude, and will to try it again? Honestly, I'm > scared to death to go on another diet--all I can think is " how much > will I gain this time??? " Well, I don't mean to be a party pooper > here, but I could really use some help. > Thanks for listening, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2002 Report Share Posted October 15, 2002 Don't go on a diet. Make small changes 1 at a time and just move more- park further away than you ususally would, walk into the coffee shop, go outside after dinner for 5 minutes. We're talking about a lifestyle change here- no diet will help. Or, diet in the sense of the REAL definition of the word- a diet is simply what you eat, a noun, not a verb!!!! Good luck and know we're thinking of you. > Hi Everyone, > Hoping for a little, um, a lot of inspiration here. I'm a 35 y/o > married, mother of two (boy 6, girl 3), and teacher. I've been on and > off diets for as long as I can remember. I was a chubby little child > from about the age of 7 on, but quite honestly, I think I would have > eventually slimmed down if I hadn't started yo-yo dieting when I was > so young. Up until my first child, I held my weight pretty well, > meaning that even though I was large, I still dressed nice and looked > nice in my clothes. But after having two c-sections, gravity took > over! I have absolutely no abdominal muscles left and my fat just > hangs. I always swore I would never have a hangy stomach! Now, I'm so > disgusted with the way I look that I just can't even find inspiration > to try to lose the weight again. The last diet I was on was in the > summer of '01. I went on sugar busters and lost about 30 pounds. But > as I said before, even after losing that much weight, I still felt > awful about myself. So naturally, the weight came right back- and > then some! I'm now 5'2' and (gulp) 230 pounds. I never in a million > years thought that I would weigh this much.How do I find the > inspiration, fortitude, and will to try it again? Honestly, I'm > scared to death to go on another diet--all I can think is " how much > will I gain this time??? " Well, I don't mean to be a party pooper > here, but I could really use some help. > Thanks for listening, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2002 Report Share Posted October 15, 2002 > > Hi I'm also 5' 2 and started at 237 ... I had a baby in Sept 97 (c section) than got pregnant again 3 months later so I know about the stomach thing!!! ###########ALMOST ALL MOTHERS DO I started changing things in July and Have lost 15 pounds (now down to 222). ########congratulations This group has helped sooo much - alot of advice even if you don't ask someone else will ask something and you learn it to. Any time you have a question post it and the wonderful ladies (and gentlemen) will answer it!!! Good luck!!- ########definitely so true. ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 Welcome to the group. Everyone here is friendly and supportive and someone always has something helpful and great to say. I have learned so much here. I am 27, have 2 young boys and a part time job. I have 2 mini dachshunds~buster and gracie, 1 cat~Mr. Jinx, 1 box turtle, 1 hamster and some gold fish....okay I have a ZOO!!!!! I have lost 19 pounds since I joined the group in the summer of 2002 and have 29 more pounds to go. Again welcome and I can't wait to get to know you more Lucee. Jacy in ALASKA 185/166/137 -------Original Message------- Hi, my name is Lucee. At present I have 166 pound to get to my goal weight. I am happily married to a wonderfully supportive man. We have three cats, Baby, LWO, and a dog, Izzabella. I look forward to corresponding with other people who are attempting to beat a weight problem. I am very active and love exercise...have been a regular at the gym now for almost two months and have raised my walking endurance from a quarter of a mile to three mile! Can't wait to start meeting everyone. take care Lucee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2002 Report Share Posted November 5, 2002 > Lucee, > >   determined not to go into my fourties overweight...I'm 36 in a > month so that gives me some time. That sounds just like me! First I said I didn't want to be 30 and fat. almost did it too! I lost 65 pounds that summer, sprained my ankle and gained it all back. Then at 35 found myself at 284 and am down to 200 so far. I'm 37, will be 38 in March. So we are on the same page here, cool! We can do this!!!!!! Gena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 Hi All ... I signed up a few days ago on this list and have been enjoying all the hints and suggestions I've been reading. My name is and I have 90 pounds to loose. I had joined WW here at my work back in September and lost 20 pounds, but had to quit for financial reasons at the time. I am ready to rejoin but have been told that they probably won't be doing the program here at work again because of lack of interest (they need at least 15 people to keep the group going we're told). Anyway, I checked the locate WW website and it says that it is $35 for the first meeting which includes the $10 weekly fee. I came in on the tale end of the price discussion so I don't want to get it going all over again but was just wondering if this seems reasonable. We didn't have to put up a first meeting amount here at work, I'm guessing because the company probably took care of it, so I don't know if $35 is a good price or not. Acouple of my co-workers are just going to keep doing the program without benefit of the meetings but I know that I need that accountability ever week or I have a habit of letting things (like weight) get the better of me. Well off to make me a skinny cow for a snack. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 In a message dated 3/3/2003 8:40:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, susang@... writes: > Anyway, I checked the locate WW website and it > says that it is $35 for the first meeting which includes the $10 > weekly fee. I came in on the tale end of the price discussion so I > don't want to get it going all over again but was just wondering if > this seems reasonable. We didn't have to put up a first meeting > amount here at work, I'm guessing because the company probably took > care of it, so I don't know if $35 is a good price or not. Last I heard, they were waiving the registration fee. Call your local WW and check with them to see if their are any specials. Yes, $35 is high. Also check with your medical insurance, as they often cover up to $20 of the registration - my work (school district) covered 25% when I attended. -Crys- (Lifetimer since August 1995) 178.6 / 139.4 / 140.0 / 125.0 (-39.2) Starting Wt/Current Wt/WW Goal/Personal Goal Please say a prayer for Margie and Lura in their weight loss. Thank you! I'm not crazy; I'm just a little unwell. I know, right now you can't tell. But stay a while and maybe then you'll see a different side of me. I'm not crazy; I'm just a little impaired. I know, right now you don't care. But in a while you're gonna think of me, and how I used to be. Matchbox 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 > > Hi all! > > My name is Joan and I am glad to have found you. I've struggled > with weight and emotional eating since childhood and have been ****** Hello Joan! Welcome to the board. Thank you for sharing your story with us. It sounds as though you have a positive attitude are back on track. Funny that you mention getting outside...away from the computer and kitchen. My goals right now are to be out in the fresh air more and to work in my garden. There have been times I have ended up bingeing after spending too much time on the computer, having felt I had 'wasted' my day off. Hope to hear more from you. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Hey Joan! Reading your story has given me so much encouragement. I hope that you find the path back to believing and listening to your body, your mind and your soul. I wish you all the best on this journey. Emmajes0819heart wrote: Hi all!My name is Joan and I am glad to have found you. I've struggled with weight and emotional eating since childhood and have been following the non-dieting approach off and on for about 5 years.For the first year or so I floundered around on my own, reading a lot of the books on the subject and trying a couple different discussion lists. I attended a weekend workshop given by one of the no-diet authors and participated in a 6-month teleclass given by another no-diet author. I picked up a lot of useful information during this time but wasn't able to do a very good job putting it into practice. I spent most of the first year vascillating between no-diet and diet and binge eating.Then, about 4 years ago I got serious about weight loss and started seeing a no-diet therapist. She is the one who really helped me stabilize my eating and get free from the obsession with food. I was determined to deal with the underlying issues and fears so I also hired an energy worker/hypnotherapist who I worked with over the phone for a few months and had fabulous results with. Talk about feeling free! I was on top of the world - and I lost over 100 pounds in one year - without dieting, restricting, taking pills, etc. I attribute a lot of my success to the energy work I did. Without clearing out a lot of old baggage and changing my thinking, I don't believe I would have been able to lose all of that weight. The weight was there for a reason and I needed to feel safe enough to lose the wall of fat I had built around myself. I also know that I couldn't have lost the weight without the no-diet approach.I completely removed my focus from food and weight and on purpose didn't set any timelines or weight loss goals. All I did was focus on my life goals and get out and live the way I would have had I already been at my ideal weight. I naturally(!) gravitated toward exercising regularly and became more active in general...started walking more and hiking...and naturally wanted to eat lighter and more healthy. I ate whatever I wanted whenever I wanted though, sometimes not the healthiest choices, but almost always consciously. The desire to binge was gone. I truly believed I had finally "gotten it" for good and that I would never ever gain the weight back.Fast forward 2 years and I gradually started eating more and exercising less. My focus had gotten diverted to trying to please a man. I had been in an intense and toxic relationship with this guy for a year by that time, after being on a hiatus from men for many years. Bottom line is, not only was I not ready to be in a relationship again yet, I picked someone who I couldn't possibly stay true to myself and be stay with. I was so hungry for love that I couldn't let go. As a result, I began sabbatoging myself and ended up gaining almost all of the weight back over the next 2 years.Currently I am out of the toxic relationship. It took me 3 years to get out, but I finally made my way back to myself...well at least I'm heading back in that direction. Obviously I have more emotional healing work to do which I am in the process of doing. Of course there is the shame and embarrassment I feel being fat again and experiencing the reactions from people around me. But, surprise-surprise, I have become much less compulsive with food since leaving that relationship. Starting over with intuitive eating isn't easy but I am getting back on track. I'm exercising regularly again and beginning to experience snippets of freedom from food and weight obsession...and starting to make more healthy choices without dieting.I am interested in joining this group to get and give support. I fully intend to reach my ideal weight again - naturally and sanely, and in whatever amount of time it takes. Of course, my goal is to keep it off for good this time. Losing weight and keeping it off are two entirely different things (for me). But one thing at a time. I don't know how much time I will be devoting to posting because my energy is limited (mostly due to Fibromyalgia) and my goal is to be spending more time outside again - away from my computer - and away from the kitchen. I want to spend more of this beautiful time of year out in nature where I experience a kind of rejuvenation I haven't been able to find anywhere else. But I am definitely looking forward to "hearing" all about your adventures and successes and struggles, as well as the ways you all have or are in the process of shifting the focus from food and weight to living and experiencing life.Smiles,Joan Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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