Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters

[JosieK 120]

hi jennifur

last night i was thinking about your situation and i'm wondering if you are eating too little. also with the working out you are doing you are using even more calories. so your body is "holding on for dear life" to it's restores.

i definitely shut down losing when i cut my calories too low. many years ago i was in a rehab for eating disorder. i was not eating. they proved to me by fueling my body and exercising..it makes the machine run better

what i try to do is keep within the 1000-1100 cals range and once it awhile...bump it up. i also have other days where i eat less

i read this in the "body for life" book to keep tricking your metabolism and i believe it works. i've tried it. for me the hard part after bumping the calories up is to get back in line with the lower amt

anyway...you dont have anything to lose (but weight

hope your son feels better. the croup is nasty

[TerriDoodle 6]

Yeah, in Body for Life they allow one "free day" per week where you can stuff yourself silly if you want to. I tend to agree with that as well and I seem to bump up my calories on the weekend when I'm spending more time out and about. You might give it a try over the next month and see what happens. I've even been known to have a milkshake to get mine up! Woo hoo!

Jenn, I only work one muscle group per week! I do legs and abs on Mon., Triceps and Back on Wed., Biceps and chest on Saturday. (Body for Life is the same basic schedule). The other days I'm strictly doing cardio. My trainer did say that you can't over-work the abs so you can do those anytime.

[Jennifur 0]

Terry

thanks for the info on the abs. I work out hard every day, i'm going to try something different this week. I am going from 218-221 and it is making me crazy. I could go back to the Protein Shake week where I lost 10 lbs but I need to get my eating habits regulated before I do a jump start type of thing.

I'm off to the gym, then to JCPenney to find something to wear to a political picnic on Saturday. I am going to wear a Navy t-shiirt to support my friend who is running for legislator (he is amazing and only 36 - you will all see his name some day I'm sure of it!) but all my pants are too big and I have to look presentable. Hillary is going to be there, I should tell here because I lost my job in NYS I can't afford to buy clothes because I can't find a new job. LOL

[Gr8ful gal 0]

Hi All,

I just got back from a wonderful week at the shore and I wanted to check in. You are all doing so well. Let's all keep up the good work!

-Denise my gym is starting Zumba on July 29, can't wait!

Theresa

[Ms Jen 1]

Has anyone ever gotten stuck on a plateau? I am so sick of not losing. I hate butting in here because you all seem to know each other so well, but I am in desperate need of help.

I don' t see how it's possible for me to not lose weight. Since my last fill, I eat about 2/3 of a Cup of food, and I have always exercised like crazy. I feel like fasting, but everyone says that will put me in starvation mode.

I didn't pay all this money to only lose 40 lbs.

Denise, perhaps you're not eating enough. The body needs nutrients and calories to function. Why don't you make a appontment with a nutritionist and have her make a proper eating plan for you. Not only will you start losing weight but you'll feel better.

[Teachlady 3]

Good morning, all..

It's a beautiful day here and time for me to get out and get that last flowerbed made. I have the paving bricks down and now need to do the black liner and then add the mulch.

For all those that have issues with weight or diet or whatever, you can get support here online for sure, but you really need to be talking with your doctors and your nutritionists. We're all different here and we all have suggestions which are valid. But the final word should be with those professionals that you have paid for either with your insurance or your own out of pocket bucks. I know whenever I call with a problem or concern, they are right back to me on the phone. Please don't think I'm trashing those with suggestions here. I'm not!!! But if you really are concerned and stressing over it and not sure what to do.... then make that call!!

All you Texas people that are getting together.. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! I so envy you!!!!! I'm stuck up here in Northern Michigan and the in person support group is 4 hours away!!!

[Ms Jen 1]

.....Anyhoo... I'm going to not worry. I am going to see how things go in a day or 2, but i'm going to get out my la weightloss cards and try to revamp my eating habbits. right now i'm only eating Protein and that is not great. Here is what i remember from them.

2 servings carbs/whole grain

3 servings fruit

4 servings Protein

4 serving vegies

1 fat

1/2 salt

Water

Good morning Jennifer, ladies!

Jennifer, if you pm me your address I'll US mail you a copy of my nutritionist's eating plan that is appropriate for lapband. And maybe since you are so computer orientated you can post it for all.

[TracyinKS 7]

GOOD MORNING Violets!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was in Omaha over the weekend.......... and I am so proud of myself I held on to my senses and stayed on plan and managed to hold the 230's!!!

I've had a crappy morning (backed my truck into a mailbox and broke a tailight).......... but I'm ok and the mail box is fixable.

Welcome to all the new posters! Time to start on my water!

[adorable 1]

ugh, up two pounds for me...back to 229.4.

Hopefully they'll give me a fill today...I can eat as much as I want right now basically....

hope everyone has a good day!!!

[TracyinKS 7]

Hey Denise, at least your still in the 220's!!!!! You'll be in the 210's before you know it!

[kity 2]

Good Morning Violets~

I just got home from the gym! I did 3 miles on bike, then 100 crunches, 40 side crunches, arms, back, inner and outer thighs and my wonderful ass machine. I know it is too much to do daily, but since it has been a couple of weeks, I wanted to jump back in to it. Then on my way out, I did 1 more mile on the bike! I feel great! I only put on 3 pounds in the 2 weeks, but considering I was eating out nearly every meal, I am pretty impressed w/ myself. Plus I know I will drop them fast, hopefully by the end of the week. The fill will help, plus having to go back on liquids.

Last night I made lemon/pepper chicken, steamed cauliflower (sp) and mashed red pots. It tasted so good to eat at home. Gonna make steaks tonight, figured I gotta get it in before the fill, lol.

Well today, we are having the plumber, the gardner, and the contractor over today. I see $$$$$ leaving my account as I type this...but it will be worth it in the end!

Have a great day violets! I know Laura is on her honeymoon...but she needs to take a break and post~

And Jennifer...you are so lucky! I know I may not be in the majority here, but I love Hillary! She is visionary and brillant...and I would love to meet/see her...have fun!

TTFN

[TracyinKS 7]

WELCOME HOME Pamela!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mdrai 3]

Finally! Caught up! You girls are big yappers!

I'm in NJ @ my in-laws... I've snuck onto my MIL's computer to check on you all!

I've been doing well w/eating while here (it's usually a huge foodfest w/me not having to cook, which makes it all the better!)... and even went to Curves this a.m. w/MIL! Yay me!

Will be home tonight! Make it a great day, everyone!

[TracyinKS 7]

HiYa Michelle!!!!!!!!!! Drink that water!

[Haydee 2]

Hey Terri, Josie, Schexxy, whoever else is joining us on the 24th... Town and Country is fine with me. I like Cafe Express and I've never been to Escalante. Either is fine with me, I'm not picky at all. I get off of work at 5 so I can be down there at about 5:45. I know Terri is way smaller than me, but are any of the other ladies coming in a size 22-24? I have some shirts that I'd like to bring for you. Let me know. If not they are going to Goodwill.

To the lady that is having issues with a plateu - There have been some really good suggestions by some of the Violets. Please go back and read what they suggested. Personally when I've had plateus I've just riden them out. Boo-hooed alot on this board about it but then they just go away. I couldn't pin-point exactly what I've done to jump start my weight loss. Anyways, go back a few pages and read the posts and you'll get some good advice.

Talk some more later... I'm getting ready to close on a house and I just got the inspection report and I have to go over it. Jenn - did you say you were involved in construction? Would you mind taking a look at my inspection? There is one problem that I have that I don't know if I should be concerned about... Let me know. Thanks!