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  • mimi1964
    mimi1964 Member Posts: 2,163
    edited October 2010

    Welcome my3girls/Lisa -we are glad to have anyone join at any time.  We try to hold each other accountable and weigh in on Fridays.  However, sometimes we don't do so well and I or others don't always weigh in especially if we have been bad and not stayed with our diet very well.  Sealed  Sometimes we come on here and joke, post recipes or pictures of food that are good and not so good for us to help motivate or deter us.  Whatever we need.  So glad to have you. 

    Renee

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  • suzwes
    suzwes Member Posts: 1,740
    edited October 2010

    I weighed in on Friday morning.  I was so scared (like the new picture meece posted - I was scared I'd cry).  Well, not too bad, only up 1/2 pound although that makes me 5 pounds higher than my lowest ELAB weight. 

    Pmom, congrats on no muffin top!  That must feel so great.

    Welcome my 3 girls.

    No more candy diet for me : D

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    Welcome My3Girls.  you are more than welcome to join us.  If you'd like, I can put your name up top with your startign weight, and we go from there.

    I have to get serious.  We were with DS & DIL this weekend.  DS is an avid gun enthusiast with quite a collection.  We went to a shooting rnge with a variety of guns for me and DH to try out.  DS was having a blast filming my reactions to each gun.  Several of them had quite a kick and as thwey kick, my upper arms jiggled like a bowl of jello.  It was disgusting.

    Jenn had mentioned that we should go for measurements not so much our weight.  Well, when I get home I plan on measuring my wings and am going to try hard to shape them up.  I just need to figure out what to do.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2010

    Hi....My3girls. Welcome to the group.Smile

    I'm in a very serious watching what I'm eating mood. And did lot of walking.

    I feel good and so far i believe I will be able to control my eating.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2010

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited October 2010

    LOL Sheila.

    I put on some ol' skinny jeans from some other decade and guess what??

    They buttoned and zipped!!!!!

    Wheieieieieieieie birdies!!

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  • mimi1964
    mimi1964 Member Posts: 2,163
    edited October 2010

    Way to go Faith!!! I'm with Suzette I have been off my diet a little bit and I am up some from my all time low and I haven't been drinking water (shame on me).  My weight is at 155 lbs with nothing on but my night gown.  Sealed  I also have some lower extremity swelling like about 2+ pitting edema.  That had gotten much better.  So water here I come and I've got to put down some of the diet sodas.  Help myself and others will help me.  LOL!!!!!

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2010

    I have been walking all week nothing much but If I do it every day weather permitting  Ill be fine.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    I have had the "plumbing" problem very bad the past week and a half.  I have been eating prunes and fiber supplements like crazy, to no avail.  Last time I weighed I was over 166.  I can tell I am retaining water too, couldn't fit in my regular pants yesterday.  I thought I could do this without the miralax, but I guess not.  I hate to rely on anything other than a normal diet.  I shoveled dirt this afternoon, and then started winterizing my garden.  No, it's not cold, but I don't want to be out there doing it in the wet and cold.  I am trying to be active, my digestion just isn't.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2010

    If the plummer doesnt come tomorrow.

    I have to wait until Saturday for weigh in. I need about 5 more pounds to loose after that Im gonna retain that weight. For me magic # will be Between 156-158.

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited October 2010

    OK birdies............

    I'm just guessin' there's not a whole lot of celebratin' goin' on??

    I kinda sorts held steady at 139.6

    Was 'lower' all week but then we went out for dinner -- two nights in a row. That's all it takes.

    arggggggggggh

    But over-all I'm one happy camper!

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    I weighed in at 164.6.  YUCK!!  But the plumbing has started working again, so maybe this week??

    Faithie, you are always a happy camper.  I can just picture you with your polka dotted pom poms doing a cheer for E-Lab birdies!

    DH gets busy after work and we don't get to eat until late.  I knw that doesn't do me any good.

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  • suzwes
    suzwes Member Posts: 1,740
    edited October 2010

    Reporting a little late.  I weighed on Sunday and was up 2 pounds.  My plumbing has been acting up for the last week and a half too.  Need to drink more water and increase the miralax.  Have been having trouble exercising since the sun isn't up as early any more - that means I'm not up as early and my exercise suffers.  I do love all of you ladies and reading that I'm not the only one having trouble is helpful and actually motivates me to get back on track.  I'm with Renee - increase the water and get back on the healthy eating track!

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2010

    I will definitely report on Friday.

    I'm walking a lot. Plumbing is little better.

    HI ALL♥

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    Water, gotta remember water.  Tried to keep going without the Miralax, just the fiber supplements, but progress is slow...

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  • Valjean
    Valjean Member Posts: 1,898
    edited October 2010

    Hi all!

    When I left on Oct 2, Sat., I was 149 #. I was 150.8# this morning, so that means I only gained 1.8# when I was gone.

    Yes, I know it is not Friday, just was a bit happy that I had not gained more during my visit w/DD & grandchildren. We did go for power-walks (I did not have my Sketchers, tho, & got a blister), & running around after the little ones may have helped.

    There were several times I passed on certain foods - okay, I'll say GOODIES. 

    Back on track tomorrow!

    Ya-hoo to faithie, love those skinny jeans & to Lisa/Paulding for fittin' into something that calls your name to wear but has been hiding. If that doesn't make sense, Lisa, it's cos it's late & I'm sleeeepy!

    Meecie ~ I am going to measure my 'wings' tomorrow (will post ~ YIKES) & I will join you in flying lighter with smaller, toned wings. First up: dusting off the hand weights & finding my elastic band thingie!  

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    I think my elastic band thingy is behinds some books on the bookshelf, but I'd better check it out.

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  • Valjean
    Valjean Member Posts: 1,898
    edited October 2010

    Left wingie-dingie = 13"  Yell

    Assuming right wing is the same !!!  Surprised 

    Lots of work to do! Walked 1 hour this morning carrying 3# weights. Have dug out the band.

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited October 2010

    What did I miss??

    What are wingie-dingies??

    Congrats Valjean, on holding steady in the face of temptations...........

    We're heading into Chicago, two and a half days of eating "out"

    BUT this morning I was 139.0!!!!!!

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    Wingie-dingies are what flaps in the breeze under our arms.  (And I don't mean underarm hair!)

    They are my happy arms, the ones that keep waving, even when I stop.

    That's a new low for you Faithie!!! Wheeeeeeeeee!!  It wasn't because of the stress of losing your quilts was it?  Have you heard anything about them yet?

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2010

    Sometimes I get all confused about DX. My memory is not sharp anymore.

    Okay I need some clarification's,,,what is 13". you mean it hangs that long that is impossible so please someone can explain to this pour soul. What are you talking about?Innocent

    ♥

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited August 2013

    ((((((((((((((((((((((((♥MEECE♥))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    Seyla, you are right, Valjean's arms do not hang down 13".  If they did, she surely would be able to fly.  The 13" is the measurement around that part of the arm.

    When I was pregnant with DS#1, that is the major place I gained weight, and unfortunately never lost it there.  I guess I inherrited extra fat cells in my upper arms.

    Thank you for the hug, Seyla.

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  • Valjean
    Valjean Member Posts: 1,898
    edited October 2010

    Who ever thought that wings would cause so much excitement? I'm hoping to be able to feel confident about wearing sleeveless shirts next summer OUT of the house, instead of just inside or while working in my garden, hidden from public view.  Undecided

    Faithie ~ I must have missed something, perhaps on another thread ~ you lost your quilts?  

    getting late,

    good night all.

    ♥

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  • PauldingMom
    PauldingMom Member Posts: 927
    edited October 2010

    Having not been one to have much experience with plumbing until now, I have a question. When things aren't moving does it make you want to throw up when you eat. I feel like food is sitting up in my chest. I've been eating healthy and trying to keep from upchucking but it's really hard when you feel that way. I WANT MY OLD BODY BACK. DH is turned off by my sickly looking legs and arms. I lifted a light laundry basket today and walked past a mirror. Big mistake, he's right, it's gross. 

    I'm so proud of you ladies loosing weight the right way and the healthy way. I never thought I would be in this position.  

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    No, I don't think I feel like throwing up.  But my back hurts a lot.

    I think you ought to talk to your GP about the feeling, Paulding.  That doesn't sound right.  Perhaps you might try to drink Ensure or something like it to help keep too much weight from dropping too fast.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2010

    Plumbing is okay

    I sinned couple of times and  walking every day.

    It still remains 163

    And I dont care anymore.

    Meece like you said how 2 spoons (BIG) can can make to gain almost 2# overnight.

    Life is good. Im not stressing anymore.

    Good for you all the loosersWink

    ♥

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  • jenn1975
    jenn1975 Member Posts: 103
    edited October 2010

    I know you all are probably wondering where I have been! I havent been on here much since I got back from my vacation. Helping you all has taken me to a new level. I am going to be working at a comrehensive cancer center a few mornings a week helping cancer paitents with their exercise and nutrition before I come into my job at the gym.

    I am super excited to have the knowledge to help people. I am still here if anyone needs me!

    Jenn

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2010
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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited October 2010

    When we see an ad for a SHOE THAT WILL TONE OUR BUTTS, we're all interested, right?  Well, Skechers Shape-Up toning shoes currently have two class action suits against them basically for false advertising.  Skechers experts say the shoes DO tone more than the average shoe, the American Council on Exercise, after their own study, says they don't:

    "Toning shoes appear to promise a quick-and-easy fitness solution, which we realize people are always looking for," says ACE's Chief Science Officer Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D. "Unfortunately, these shoes do not deliver the fitness or muscle toning benefits they claim. Our findings demonstrate that toning shoes are not the magic solution consumers were hoping they would be, and simply do not offer any benefits that people cannot reap through walking, running or exercising in traditional athletic shoes."
     
    File this one under the category of "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."  Undecided

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