Paulette
I see you had a great weight loss this past week of 3.0.. Yeeepeeee
What did you do differently?? Maybe you can post & give us all some tips :)
Great Job, Way to Go!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your looking awesome!
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I had a awful last 2 weeks. With going on vacation & coming back home & trying to get back on track!!! I ate Pasta last night, but decided I would weigh in just the same this morning... Ok ladies, It's time we get serious here ah??
My ticker went right back to zero... :( :(
This week is going to be a better week, I just know it!!!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Hello
Hello Ladies,
Im back from our trip to Canada... For those of you that do not know, I walked 31.6 miles last weekend (the 17th & 18th) for the Avon Breast walk.
I think if I would have not gone to Canada, I probably would have had a great weight loss this past weekend. But, I decided not to weigh in.
Annmarie you are doing FANTASTIC!! Keep it up!!! And to everyone else.. Keep it up...
Have a great week.... I'll let you all know Friday how I did :)
Im back from our trip to Canada... For those of you that do not know, I walked 31.6 miles last weekend (the 17th & 18th) for the Avon Breast walk.
I think if I would have not gone to Canada, I probably would have had a great weight loss this past weekend. But, I decided not to weigh in.
Annmarie you are doing FANTASTIC!! Keep it up!!! And to everyone else.. Keep it up...
Have a great week.... I'll let you all know Friday how I did :)
Saturday, May 17, 2008
GOOD INFO I FOUND FROM THE SITE THAT LAURIE MENTIONED..
http://www.calorie-count.com/
EEMOTIONAL EATER:
You use food to affect your mood. This started as a conscious way to motivate yourself when you needed it, but then it became your second nature and turned into an unconscious method of dealing with problems.
YOUR EATING HABITS
You are familiar with sweets, such as cookies, ice cream, cakes, waffles and other carb-loaded diet killers. They somehow creep into your diet whenever you need a little bit of moral support, or when you feel frustrated, unhappy or simply bored. Therefore, those excess calories are not consumed during your regular meals, but in between.
THE SOLUTION
Emotional cravings are easily confused with hunger and are therefore difficult to identify. In most cases, emotional eating patterns only become evident when they have already taken place. Therefore, emotional eaters should plan their meals ahead, and always have a clear idea how much they want to consume. This makes any deviations clearly recognizable and allows the user to find alternate and non-food related methods for dealing with emotions.
EXCESSIVE EATER:
You tend to overeat, which is very common in our society. As published in the Journal of Nutrition, Education, and Behavior, the amount of food we consume is proportional to the amount of food we get served. Unfortunately, the portions in restaurants and the size of products in supermarkets have both grown tremendously over the years. Super size, anyone?
YOUR EATING HABITS
Despite the amount of food that you consume, your diet is most likely not nutritionally balanced and does not meet your daily values of essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals. There is commonly a link between satiety and health - foods rich in fiber and that tend to fill you up quickly are usually better than foods that you can eat a lot of.
THE SOLUTION
Calorie counting and food journals are an effective method against overeating. They help you understand where your calories come from, and which foods you should be careful with. To find out how many calories you should be eating, try our Expenditure Calculator. Also, it's a good idea to add some exercise to your daily routine. This will not only increase your calorie allowance, but it will improve your health and make you feel great!
http://www.calorie-count.com/
EEMOTIONAL EATER:
You use food to affect your mood. This started as a conscious way to motivate yourself when you needed it, but then it became your second nature and turned into an unconscious method of dealing with problems.
YOUR EATING HABITS
You are familiar with sweets, such as cookies, ice cream, cakes, waffles and other carb-loaded diet killers. They somehow creep into your diet whenever you need a little bit of moral support, or when you feel frustrated, unhappy or simply bored. Therefore, those excess calories are not consumed during your regular meals, but in between.
THE SOLUTION
Emotional cravings are easily confused with hunger and are therefore difficult to identify. In most cases, emotional eating patterns only become evident when they have already taken place. Therefore, emotional eaters should plan their meals ahead, and always have a clear idea how much they want to consume. This makes any deviations clearly recognizable and allows the user to find alternate and non-food related methods for dealing with emotions.
EXCESSIVE EATER:
You tend to overeat, which is very common in our society. As published in the Journal of Nutrition, Education, and Behavior, the amount of food we consume is proportional to the amount of food we get served. Unfortunately, the portions in restaurants and the size of products in supermarkets have both grown tremendously over the years. Super size, anyone?
YOUR EATING HABITS
Despite the amount of food that you consume, your diet is most likely not nutritionally balanced and does not meet your daily values of essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals. There is commonly a link between satiety and health - foods rich in fiber and that tend to fill you up quickly are usually better than foods that you can eat a lot of.
THE SOLUTION
Calorie counting and food journals are an effective method against overeating. They help you understand where your calories come from, and which foods you should be careful with. To find out how many calories you should be eating, try our Expenditure Calculator. Also, it's a good idea to add some exercise to your daily routine. This will not only increase your calorie allowance, but it will improve your health and make you feel great!
Counting calories
I asked Laurie about the calories he was eating and I had it upside down. When he was losing he was on a 1500 calorie plan and when he maintains he is on an 1800 calorie plan.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Weekly weigh in at WW
Hello everyone,
Well I think I had a pretty good week overall. So today I got weighed and lost 1.6. I was pretty happy with that. I did journal all week & evan measured my food. I think If I would have worked out, the weight loss would have been more! But I didn't work out at all this past week. I did try something different though & that is, instead of counting points I counted calories. I limited myself to 1200 a day. I tried to add my milk as much as I could also. I have trouble with counting points. I find it so much easier to just count calories. I know it's pretty much all the same thing, but I think it's just a mind thing, of either liking to count Points or Calories. Anyhow it works for me. I just won't mention that in my WW meeting though.
Im also doing the stragedy that my radiation nurse told me to try & that is: Counting your points or calories from supper on. So Each page in my journal begans at suppertime, to my snack, to my breakfast, snack, Lunch, snack. This way here I get to eat more at supper, then I eat less for breakfast & lunch... Try it!!!
I didnot stay for my meeting today because of my big walk this weekend. I am going into Boston this afternoon. I know the next few days I will probably loose some lbs, but then come Wednesday we are going to Canada, so I'll probably put those lbs back on :)
Im going to try & eat good. Were packing a lunch for the trip. Im bringing Healthy snacks etc..
I'll get weighed in at the WW there.
Hope everyone had a good week. Looking forward to seeing everyones #'s. And please try Posting on how your week went, so we can all learn from eachother....
PAULETTE I HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU....
WAS LAURIE COUNTING CALORIES WITH TOPS?? AND IF HE WAS, HOW MANY CALORES DID HE HAVE A DAY??????
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Hi Ladies
I just wanted to tell everyone. Evan if you have a bad week, please continue to send in your weights to me. This is the only way we will continue to keep going!! Not every week will be a perfect or good week. But from week to week if we watch our tickers, this will motivate us all!!
So please, don't feel like you have to skip sending in your weight if you had a bad week!!!
That's why were here. Were all in this together...
Summer time, there are alot of events, barbeques etc... It doesn't mean we have to stop living.. If we can just tune in the word "PORTION CONTROL" we can have anything!!!!
Keep up the good work ladies..
Monday, May 12, 2008
MY BIG WEEKEND COMING UP..
THIS WEEKEND IS A BIG WEEKEND FOR ME! I AM DOING THE AVON BREAST WALK IN BOSTON. I AM SO EXCITED!!!! IM NOT SURE HOW FAR I WILL GO, BUT I HOPE I CAN GET PRETTY FAR :)
THE WALK IS 39 MILES IN 2 DAYS. THOUGH YOU CAN DO 13 ON SATURDAY & 13 ON SUNDAY IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO LESS.
IM SURE I WILL BE TAKING LOTS OF PICTURES. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS WEEKEND TO GET HERE.. I HOPE WITH ALL THE WALKING I WILL SEE A GREAT WEIGHT LOSS NEXT WEEK :)
I KNOW THEY FEED US VERY HEALTHY FOOD & WE WILL BE DRINKING LOTS OF WATER..
KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED FOR GOOD WEATHER...
IM GOING TO LOOK FOR A PINK WIG TOMORROW... IM SO EXCITED....
THIS IS FOR A GREAT CAUSE & MEANS ALOT TO ME....
IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO DO, COME OUT TO BOSTON & SUPPORT THE WALKERS!!!!!
THE WALK IS 39 MILES IN 2 DAYS. THOUGH YOU CAN DO 13 ON SATURDAY & 13 ON SUNDAY IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO LESS.
IM SURE I WILL BE TAKING LOTS OF PICTURES. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS WEEKEND TO GET HERE.. I HOPE WITH ALL THE WALKING I WILL SEE A GREAT WEIGHT LOSS NEXT WEEK :)
I KNOW THEY FEED US VERY HEALTHY FOOD & WE WILL BE DRINKING LOTS OF WATER..
KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED FOR GOOD WEATHER...
IM GOING TO LOOK FOR A PINK WIG TOMORROW... IM SO EXCITED....
THIS IS FOR A GREAT CAUSE & MEANS ALOT TO ME....
IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO DO, COME OUT TO BOSTON & SUPPORT THE WALKERS!!!!!
WAY TO GO LADIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HELLO LADIES
OUR TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS THIS PAST WEEK WAS-
11.1LB LOSS between 11 Ladies!!!! That is awesome
OUR TOTAL GAIN WAS-
.2
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OUR FIRST WEEK TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS WAS-
25.8 BETWEEN 11 Ladies
OUR TOTAL GAIN WAS
4.2
OUR TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS THIS PAST WEEK WAS-
11.1LB LOSS between 11 Ladies!!!! That is awesome
OUR TOTAL GAIN WAS-
.2
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OUR FIRST WEEK TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS WAS-
25.8 BETWEEN 11 Ladies
OUR TOTAL GAIN WAS
4.2
Sunday, May 11, 2008
happy mothers day
ok i'm a little disappointed about my weekend, it all started at pat's frigging tasting party then went from there, i ate so bad all weekend instead of having one bad night i had a bad night and two bad days oh my god i was bad i need to get back on the ban wagon uuuuuuuuuuuggggggggg!
bye for now kim
bye for now kim
5 REASONS WHY YOUR ALWAYS STARVING!
Tips
Eat on Time. Scientists say that failing to eat regularly scheduled meals can boost the body’s output of insulin, which can, in turn, increase appetite and slow calorie burn.
Plan Ahead. Don’t wait until you’re starving to think about food: Tuck portable snacks like granola bars or string cheese in your purse so you’ll be ready when hunger strikes.
Isn’t it fascinating (and frustrating) how the “I have to eat now!” feeling can hit even if you’ve been making good nutrition a top priority? Experts are discovering that when you eat, what your food tastes like, and even how much you drink can have a major impact on how often hunger pangs strike.
We asked leading nutritionists to share with us the five most common reasons you’re frequently famished, as well as their top tips for maximizing satisfaction and keeping hunger at bay.
1. You eat the right foods at the wrong times.Eating at different times every day can make it difficult for you to tune in to your body’s hunger signals, says Cindy Moore, MS, RD, director of Nutrition Therapy at the Cleveland Clinic. Haphazard eating can hurt your metabolism as well. When British researchers asked women to eat meals at either the same time or at different times each day, those who followed a predictable pattern ate less and burned more calories than those who ate at a different time every day.
The Fix: Plan ahead.If you’ve been journaling, review your food diary to zero in on when you’re most likely to fall prey to eating at erratic times. (If you haven’t been keeping a food diary, try doing so for a few days.) Then, says Moore, write out a schedule that focuses on eating within 2 hours of waking up and every 3 to 5 hours after that for the rest of the day. If you tend to lose track of time, set your watch or digital organizer to beep when you should eat.
2. You eat breakfast, just not the right kind. Although any breakfast is better than none, the foods you choose can have a major impact on how satisfied you feel for the rest of the day. Take that convenient cereal bar: It might appear to be a healthy choice when you don’t have time for a sit-down meal, but its mega-dose of simple sugars may have you rummaging through the fridge well before lunch.
The Fix: Build a better mix of nutrients. The key to making your breakfast hold your appetite at bay until lunch is building a morning meal that contains both protein and carbs. “It’s important to combine some protein along with some complex carbohydrates to provide sustained energy throughout the morning,” says Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RD, a Long Island–based dietitian in private practice. Opt for no-fuss choices like a slice of cheese on whole-wheat bread, egg whites on toast, whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk, even half a turkey sandwich .
3. Your diet is flawless but flavorless.If ho-hum, diet-conscious standbys like grilled chicken and steamed veggies are staples on your dinner plate, you could be headed for trouble. “You’re going to get bored and eventually have difficulty sticking with your weight-loss plan,” says Lona Sandon, MEd, RD, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
The Fix: Spice it up. Getting creative in the kitchen will give your stand-by recipes new life—and keep you more satisfied in the long run. “Experiment with fresh, flavorful herbs, like basil, gingerroot, oregano, and mint,” suggests Moore. Also, adding acidity (a dash of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar) and sweetness (a teaspoon of honey or brown sugar) can make your staple dishes more complex in taste—and more satisfying. Texture is also key: Aim for combinations of creamy, crunchy, and chewy. Try tossing chopped nuts on your greens or mixing granola into your yogurt.
4. You stockpile your calories. Do you often eat so sparingly during the day that by the time dinner rolls around you’re famished? That strategy can backfire, leading to uncontrollable overeating in the evening. “When you skip meals it’s harder to think straight, so you’re less concerned with the implications of what you eat,” says Taub-Dix.
The Fix: Frontload those calories. Eating earlier in the day is a must to head off disaster later on. Limit the size of your evening meal so that you wake up eager for breakfast. Even if you’re not hungry, be sure to eat something—even a small bite. “Treat yourself the way you’d treat your kids—you wouldn’t let them skip meals,” says Taub-Dix.
5. You drink your meals. With the ever-increasing popularity of lattes for breakfast and smoothies for lunch, many of us are drinking our calories away. But drinking too many caloric beverages can ultimately leave you feeling unsatisfied. When researchers at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, gave study participants 450 extra calories daily in the form of either fluid or solid food, those who ate the extra solids ate less later in the day whereas those who drank the extra fluids did not. The reasoning: Chewing causes the release of hormones that signal fullness, and solid food is digested more slowly than liquids.
The Fix: Rethink convenience. Slurping down a meal might seem fast and easy, but in the time it takes to drive to the coffee shop, stand on line, and pay for that latte, you could have had something just as quick—and far more satisfying. “Try a slice of toast with peanut butter or a cup of yogurt with some fruit,” says Lona Sandon. If it’s the comfort of a hot drink you crave, go ahead and have that latte—just order it with fat-free milk. And instead of sipping it solo, enjoy it with a few whole-grain crackers or a banana. In other words, focus on food combinations that will get you through to your next meal—no starving required.
This article first appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of Weight Watchers Magazine.
Eat on Time. Scientists say that failing to eat regularly scheduled meals can boost the body’s output of insulin, which can, in turn, increase appetite and slow calorie burn.
Plan Ahead. Don’t wait until you’re starving to think about food: Tuck portable snacks like granola bars or string cheese in your purse so you’ll be ready when hunger strikes.
Isn’t it fascinating (and frustrating) how the “I have to eat now!” feeling can hit even if you’ve been making good nutrition a top priority? Experts are discovering that when you eat, what your food tastes like, and even how much you drink can have a major impact on how often hunger pangs strike.
We asked leading nutritionists to share with us the five most common reasons you’re frequently famished, as well as their top tips for maximizing satisfaction and keeping hunger at bay.
1. You eat the right foods at the wrong times.Eating at different times every day can make it difficult for you to tune in to your body’s hunger signals, says Cindy Moore, MS, RD, director of Nutrition Therapy at the Cleveland Clinic. Haphazard eating can hurt your metabolism as well. When British researchers asked women to eat meals at either the same time or at different times each day, those who followed a predictable pattern ate less and burned more calories than those who ate at a different time every day.
The Fix: Plan ahead.If you’ve been journaling, review your food diary to zero in on when you’re most likely to fall prey to eating at erratic times. (If you haven’t been keeping a food diary, try doing so for a few days.) Then, says Moore, write out a schedule that focuses on eating within 2 hours of waking up and every 3 to 5 hours after that for the rest of the day. If you tend to lose track of time, set your watch or digital organizer to beep when you should eat.
2. You eat breakfast, just not the right kind. Although any breakfast is better than none, the foods you choose can have a major impact on how satisfied you feel for the rest of the day. Take that convenient cereal bar: It might appear to be a healthy choice when you don’t have time for a sit-down meal, but its mega-dose of simple sugars may have you rummaging through the fridge well before lunch.
The Fix: Build a better mix of nutrients. The key to making your breakfast hold your appetite at bay until lunch is building a morning meal that contains both protein and carbs. “It’s important to combine some protein along with some complex carbohydrates to provide sustained energy throughout the morning,” says Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RD, a Long Island–based dietitian in private practice. Opt for no-fuss choices like a slice of cheese on whole-wheat bread, egg whites on toast, whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk, even half a turkey sandwich .
3. Your diet is flawless but flavorless.If ho-hum, diet-conscious standbys like grilled chicken and steamed veggies are staples on your dinner plate, you could be headed for trouble. “You’re going to get bored and eventually have difficulty sticking with your weight-loss plan,” says Lona Sandon, MEd, RD, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
The Fix: Spice it up. Getting creative in the kitchen will give your stand-by recipes new life—and keep you more satisfied in the long run. “Experiment with fresh, flavorful herbs, like basil, gingerroot, oregano, and mint,” suggests Moore. Also, adding acidity (a dash of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar) and sweetness (a teaspoon of honey or brown sugar) can make your staple dishes more complex in taste—and more satisfying. Texture is also key: Aim for combinations of creamy, crunchy, and chewy. Try tossing chopped nuts on your greens or mixing granola into your yogurt.
4. You stockpile your calories. Do you often eat so sparingly during the day that by the time dinner rolls around you’re famished? That strategy can backfire, leading to uncontrollable overeating in the evening. “When you skip meals it’s harder to think straight, so you’re less concerned with the implications of what you eat,” says Taub-Dix.
The Fix: Frontload those calories. Eating earlier in the day is a must to head off disaster later on. Limit the size of your evening meal so that you wake up eager for breakfast. Even if you’re not hungry, be sure to eat something—even a small bite. “Treat yourself the way you’d treat your kids—you wouldn’t let them skip meals,” says Taub-Dix.
5. You drink your meals. With the ever-increasing popularity of lattes for breakfast and smoothies for lunch, many of us are drinking our calories away. But drinking too many caloric beverages can ultimately leave you feeling unsatisfied. When researchers at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, gave study participants 450 extra calories daily in the form of either fluid or solid food, those who ate the extra solids ate less later in the day whereas those who drank the extra fluids did not. The reasoning: Chewing causes the release of hormones that signal fullness, and solid food is digested more slowly than liquids.
The Fix: Rethink convenience. Slurping down a meal might seem fast and easy, but in the time it takes to drive to the coffee shop, stand on line, and pay for that latte, you could have had something just as quick—and far more satisfying. “Try a slice of toast with peanut butter or a cup of yogurt with some fruit,” says Lona Sandon. If it’s the comfort of a hot drink you crave, go ahead and have that latte—just order it with fat-free milk. And instead of sipping it solo, enjoy it with a few whole-grain crackers or a banana. In other words, focus on food combinations that will get you through to your next meal—no starving required.
This article first appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of Weight Watchers Magazine.
Happy Sunday / Mothers Day
Hope all the Mothers have a great day! Enjoy your day & if you are eating out, make better choices!
We went out last night with friends & I had a great Ceaser Salad & a Potato wedge thing with cheese. Better then a Clam Plate right? It was really good. The only thing I regret having is the coke with it. I don't know why I didn't just have water with lemon?? Oh well still better choices...
Have a wonderful Sunny day to all....
Friday, May 9, 2008
Good Job!
Good job Pat!
you know, .6 lbs .2 lbs .3 lbs, etc..... they all add up at the end of a month. So, any weight loss is great! You will see after a month or 2.. if you are down 5 or 7 lbs, well, it's that much lost. Better than gaining.
As for myself, I stayed the same this week. I guess for what I did, I should be happy with that too. It's not a gain. But like you, I went to WW this morning. I am going to give it a fair shot this week. So hopefully next week I will see a loss.
I have been eating in the evenings. But this week, I will cut that out. That's my goal for this week.
Have a good week everybody!
Shirley
HAPPY FRIDAY
Hi Ladies
Got weighed in this morning. I expected to see a better weight loss once again, but only saw .6 Which is better then a gain. It's a slow moving process for me!
Anyhow, I tought I did wel, but after really thinking about it I guess I need to start focusing on PORTION.. Im gonna work my butt off this week to see at least a 2 lb loss! I gotta add my milks & stop eating to much processed food.
But Im happy anyhow that I didn't gain..
TOPIC TODAY AT WW:
Weight management what a bargain
Small changes = BIG RESULTS!!
JOURNAL, JOURNAL, JOURNAL
PORTION CONTROL
Buy as bulk & portion it out
Core plan - you eat less processed food. Eat till you feel full. But still need to watch your portions.
Talked about the high cost of food now & watching sales & stocking up on certain Healthy items...
Meetings are very important...
Got weighed in this morning. I expected to see a better weight loss once again, but only saw .6 Which is better then a gain. It's a slow moving process for me!
Anyhow, I tought I did wel, but after really thinking about it I guess I need to start focusing on PORTION.. Im gonna work my butt off this week to see at least a 2 lb loss! I gotta add my milks & stop eating to much processed food.
But Im happy anyhow that I didn't gain..
TOPIC TODAY AT WW:
Weight management what a bargain
Small changes = BIG RESULTS!!
JOURNAL, JOURNAL, JOURNAL
PORTION CONTROL
Buy as bulk & portion it out
Core plan - you eat less processed food. Eat till you feel full. But still need to watch your portions.
Talked about the high cost of food now & watching sales & stocking up on certain Healthy items...
Meetings are very important...
Thursday, May 8, 2008
OUR BLOG
HELLO PEOPLE
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THIS BLOG. I LOST ALL THE CONTRIBUTOR NAMES ON THE RIGHT. I DELETED ALL THE DECORATING PICTURES FOR NOW.. GIVE ME A FEW DAYS TO FIGURE THIS OUT!!
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THIS BLOG. I LOST ALL THE CONTRIBUTOR NAMES ON THE RIGHT. I DELETED ALL THE DECORATING PICTURES FOR NOW.. GIVE ME A FEW DAYS TO FIGURE THIS OUT!!
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My Journey
Hi everyone
Glad to be part of this blog. I'm hoping I will show great results.
Anyway just thought I would write a litte about my weight loss journey - here goes:
In January 2006 Laurie (my hubby) and I decided it was time to lose weight. We joined Tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). I had about 65lbs to lose and he had about 85lbs to lose. By September 2006 Laurie reached his goal with a weight loss of 86 lbs. By spring 2007 I had lost 30lbs - much slower than Laurie. For some reason since then I have struggled up and down and gained a little bit of that 25 lbs back. In the past month I've lost about 8 lbs which I'm really happy about cause I feel so much better about myself when I lose. For a while I was working out but the ones that know me (Shirley!) know that I hate working out of any kind with a passion. Laurie is constantly trying to find ways to help me beat this problem I have with working out. The last few weeks I've been losing without working out and I'll try this until I gain - then it's back on.
Through all this - Laurie has kept his weight off. With TOPS they have all kinds of contest, awards and they crown Chapter and Provincial/State Royalty. Last year Laurie was crowned New Brunswick King for losing the most weight (for the men) in the year 2006. Because of this he won a trip last summer to our International Convention which was held in Rhode Island. We had an excellent trip and even though it has not showed much in my weight it inspired me a lot to not give up on this battle. This year he entered a the Men's Greatest Improvement Contest and won 1st place (internationally) in his division. Again he won a trip to Chicago for our convention which is on July 3,4,5 of this year... can't wait to attend.
At last year's convention there were two speakers John & Joseph Pelizzas if ever you get to see them or buy their DVD do it - we will never forget these guys.
Anyway I will stop writing now cause you're all gonna get bored of my story - here is a link to Laurie's success story that was published on-line and in the TOPS magazine.
Have a great week everyone
http://www.tops.org/uploads/admin/DivisionWinners07/DivWinner-chavarie.html
Glad to be part of this blog. I'm hoping I will show great results.
Anyway just thought I would write a litte about my weight loss journey - here goes:
In January 2006 Laurie (my hubby) and I decided it was time to lose weight. We joined Tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). I had about 65lbs to lose and he had about 85lbs to lose. By September 2006 Laurie reached his goal with a weight loss of 86 lbs. By spring 2007 I had lost 30lbs - much slower than Laurie. For some reason since then I have struggled up and down and gained a little bit of that 25 lbs back. In the past month I've lost about 8 lbs which I'm really happy about cause I feel so much better about myself when I lose. For a while I was working out but the ones that know me (Shirley!) know that I hate working out of any kind with a passion. Laurie is constantly trying to find ways to help me beat this problem I have with working out. The last few weeks I've been losing without working out and I'll try this until I gain - then it's back on.
Through all this - Laurie has kept his weight off. With TOPS they have all kinds of contest, awards and they crown Chapter and Provincial/State Royalty. Last year Laurie was crowned New Brunswick King for losing the most weight (for the men) in the year 2006. Because of this he won a trip last summer to our International Convention which was held in Rhode Island. We had an excellent trip and even though it has not showed much in my weight it inspired me a lot to not give up on this battle. This year he entered a the Men's Greatest Improvement Contest and won 1st place (internationally) in his division. Again he won a trip to Chicago for our convention which is on July 3,4,5 of this year... can't wait to attend.
At last year's convention there were two speakers John & Joseph Pelizzas if ever you get to see them or buy their DVD do it - we will never forget these guys.
Anyway I will stop writing now cause you're all gonna get bored of my story - here is a link to Laurie's success story that was published on-line and in the TOPS magazine.
Have a great week everyone
http://www.tops.org/uploads/admin/DivisionWinners07/DivWinner-chavarie.html
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Hello
Hi Pat
By the way, I checked with Linda and the nickname "smou" is Monique LeBlanc.
Mystery solved!!!!
By the way, I checked with Linda and the nickname "smou" is Monique LeBlanc.
Mystery solved!!!!
Monday, May 5, 2008
Working out!!!
Hey ladies....
I just wanted to let you know that I've actually made it to the gym on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Plus I went for a walk after dinner yesterday cause I was bored with nothing to do so I decided to get off my butt and just go for a walk!
Thank you Pat and Shirley for giving me that little push I needed. I CAN workout alone! I'm doing this for ME!!!
That being said,...I'm still open to working out with someone if anyone wants to come workout. By the way...with my membership, I can bring guests with me for free. Just something to keep in mind.
Have a great week ladies!!!
Marlene
I just wanted to let you know that I've actually made it to the gym on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Plus I went for a walk after dinner yesterday cause I was bored with nothing to do so I decided to get off my butt and just go for a walk!
Thank you Pat and Shirley for giving me that little push I needed. I CAN workout alone! I'm doing this for ME!!!
That being said,...I'm still open to working out with someone if anyone wants to come workout. By the way...with my membership, I can bring guests with me for free. Just something to keep in mind.
Have a great week ladies!!!
Marlene
Hello
WELCOME
MONIQUE LEBLANC
IM ALSO WAITING TO HEAR FROM JANICE (SHIRLEYS FRIEND)
CAN SOMEONE GET HER INFO FOR ME & EMAIL ADDRESS SO WE CAN SET HER UP?
ALSO FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DO NOT HAVE A PICTURE OF YOURSELF YET ON THE TICKER PAGE.. CAN YOU PLEASE SEND ME A PICTURE SO I CAN POST IT.. THIS WAY HERE WE WILL ALL KNOW WHO IS WHO..
SEEING WERE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER ,RIGHT?
I ALSO WANTED TO SAY, THAT I HOPE WE ALL GIVE THIS OUR BEST SHOT!! AND THAT EVERYONE WHO HAS SIGNED UP TO DO THE WEIGHT LOSS WILL GIVE THERE 100% IN PARTICIPATING.
THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO ALL GET HEALTHIER TOGETHER!!!
I HOPE YOU WILL ALL LEAVE FEEDBACK ON THE BLOG & POST AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN.. THIS WILL ALSO HELP EVERYONE OUT WITH DIFFERENT INFORMATION. SO ANYTHING YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE 'PLEASE DO'
HAVE A GREAT WEEK :)
Sunday, May 4, 2008
No one but Pat would help all of us
Hi everyone. Happy Sunday.
I was thinking as I was reading ALL the good stuff Pat has posted and I realized what an extraordinary person OUR Pat is and how much she helps everyone. I just wanted to publicly say THANK YOU Pat
Doris
I was thinking as I was reading ALL the good stuff Pat has posted and I realized what an extraordinary person OUR Pat is and how much she helps everyone. I just wanted to publicly say THANK YOU Pat
Doris
TEN WAYS TO HAVE A BETTER DAY!
10 Ways to Have a Better Day Today
by Geno Stampora
1:Wake up 30 Minutes Early.Get up 30 minutes before the alarm goes off and take the first half hour for yourself. Once you get busy and into the day there never seems to be the time for yourself. Take this time to plan getting the most from the day.
by Geno Stampora
1:Wake up 30 Minutes Early.Get up 30 minutes before the alarm goes off and take the first half hour for yourself. Once you get busy and into the day there never seems to be the time for yourself. Take this time to plan getting the most from the day.
2:Read, Listen, or Watch Something Uplifting.Make this a daily habit. Get out of starting the day with no mental food. A great day does not begin with the news or the paper, it begins with ideas or energy that will propel you through the day. What you first hear will stay with you throughout the day.
3:Eat a Good Breakfast to Start You Off Right.Get something good into your body to wake it up and get it going. Think about the energy you will need to perform. Everyday we run a marathon. What would you need to eat and drink to win it.
4:Choose Your Winning Attitude.There is enough to go wrong without sabotaging yourself. Your attitude is a choice you make. Don't let it come between you and your success. Be careful to keep it positive all day long.
5:Be Aware of What They are Telling You.The people around us have a profound effect on how we get through life. Our closest friends and family are our greatest environmental influences. Make sure you have the best advisors you can find.
6:Make the Most of What You Do.When you get to your work, make it the best place to be. Most people go to work and never think about work while they are there. Focus on your contribution. What would it be like if you were not around. Strive to give a 100% each and every day.
7:Always Remember that People are Listening.Make a point of talking well of others. Wish others the best in life. What goes around does come around. Don't talk negative about anyone. Try to understand their circumstances Practice being a support system to your friends and family. They need you.
8:Be Honest and Fair to Others.It does make a difference. What you give to others is usually what you get from others. Practice integrity that people can see and feel. Be aware of what you say. Learn to walk your talk at all times. The more people trust you, the more of their time they will trust with you.
9:Pace Your Energy to Last All Day.Be careful of bursts of energy. Pace your energy throughout the day. If you get to crazy early in the day, you will reach a point of exhaustion before the day is over. By planning your entire day before you begin, you will have what you need. You've heard the old saying "look alive."
10:Get in Bed Early and Study for the Future.I have a friend who keeps a journal at his bedside. Every night he writes what he learned new on that day. The only way to keep one step above the masses is to learn new ways to do things. Develop the habit of reading a work or personal development book before you go to sleep. Reading for 30 minutes a day is like a year of college. You can't succeed if you don't read. Remember throughout your day that life is what we make it, day by day. Practice having the best day ever. It adds up to a great life.
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE,
Another rainy day...
I just realized today that I had posted Annmarie's email on our Blog yesterday & didn't realize it had there total weight in numbers.
I was thinking of taking it off, but the email was so cute from Annmarie. I know some of us do not like to show our weight in numbers!
Next time I will be more cautious with this :) Im going to blank out the numbers on the email, if anyone is wondering what the line is ok..
Have a great week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another rainy day...
I just realized today that I had posted Annmarie's email on our Blog yesterday & didn't realize it had there total weight in numbers.
I was thinking of taking it off, but the email was so cute from Annmarie. I know some of us do not like to show our weight in numbers!
Next time I will be more cautious with this :) Im going to blank out the numbers on the email, if anyone is wondering what the line is ok..
Have a great week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Email from Annmarie
HERE IS A EMAIL I GOT FROM ANNMARIE TODAY.
I WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT SHE LOST 6.8 LbS HER FIRST WEEK!!
WAY TO GO ANNMARIE!!!!!!!
NOW IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU COULD POST ON WHAT CHANGES YOU MADE DURING YOUR WEEK :)
Hi Pat!!!
I'm sending you Shauna's weight for this week which is ---- .She had ask me to send it at the same time i send mine.I want you to keep in mine that we weight ourself before lunch and last week,it was after lunch ....but my weight this week is ding,ding ding------- I'm sooooo exited. Thanks Pat for getting in the mood. Shauna had tryed all winter and coudn't get me going. Now i want to keep going more than ever. Anne
Friday, May 2, 2008
First Week of WW
Hello everyone,
Ok so I got weighed this morning. I had a 1.4 weight loss, which was ok but I was not overly thrilled! So I talked to my leader to find out what I did wrong? Because I felt I had followed the program pretty darn good.
I told her I had started off doing the Core plan but after a few days I went to the Flex. She told me that was a NO NO. If you start on Core you need to follow Core all week. If you decide to go to Flex after your week that is fine. So Im living & learning I guess.
At least I had a loss, so this week I am going to stay on Flex I think & try to add more walking or my work out with Leslie.
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TODAYS TOPIC AT WW:
Oil- The lighter the color of oil, the less bad taste it has
Olive oil is very important
Prepare your food: Use Spices:
Stock your cupboards, fridge & freezer with easy fast things, but Healthy & low points.
Cut fruit up when you get home from shopping
Keep lots of Pop corn, rice cakes around
For those here: BORDENS FAT FREE CHEESE / Counts as a Milk
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2 RECIPES:
1 Box of Angel food cake
1 Large Can of Crushed Pineapple
Bake in oven at 350%
1Box of Stove Top Stuffing
1LB ground Beef Turkey Hamburger
1 Cup Water
1 egg White
Put in 12 cup muffin pan, bake at 350% for 35 min.
Each muffin is 2 Pts.
You can add Fat Free Gravy on top if desired
Ok so I got weighed this morning. I had a 1.4 weight loss, which was ok but I was not overly thrilled! So I talked to my leader to find out what I did wrong? Because I felt I had followed the program pretty darn good.
I told her I had started off doing the Core plan but after a few days I went to the Flex. She told me that was a NO NO. If you start on Core you need to follow Core all week. If you decide to go to Flex after your week that is fine. So Im living & learning I guess.
At least I had a loss, so this week I am going to stay on Flex I think & try to add more walking or my work out with Leslie.
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TODAYS TOPIC AT WW:
Oil- The lighter the color of oil, the less bad taste it has
Olive oil is very important
Prepare your food: Use Spices:
Stock your cupboards, fridge & freezer with easy fast things, but Healthy & low points.
Cut fruit up when you get home from shopping
Keep lots of Pop corn, rice cakes around
For those here: BORDENS FAT FREE CHEESE / Counts as a Milk
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2 RECIPES:
1 Box of Angel food cake
1 Large Can of Crushed Pineapple
Bake in oven at 350%
1Box of Stove Top Stuffing
1LB ground Beef Turkey Hamburger
1 Cup Water
1 egg White
Put in 12 cup muffin pan, bake at 350% for 35 min.
Each muffin is 2 Pts.
You can add Fat Free Gravy on top if desired
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Workout partner
Hey ladies....
I'm looking for a workout partner. I just can't seem to motivate myself to go workout. I did go on Sunday afternoon and it was awesome but do you think I've gone since then..Hell no!
If anyone is interested in working out in the evenings please let me know. I have a membership at Planet Fitness.
Marlene
I'm looking for a workout partner. I just can't seem to motivate myself to go workout. I did go on Sunday afternoon and it was awesome but do you think I've gone since then..Hell no!
If anyone is interested in working out in the evenings please let me know. I have a membership at Planet Fitness.
Marlene
Weigh in coming fast!
WEIGH IN TOMORROW!!! Yahoo Should be interesting...
Don't forget to send me your totals by Saturday so I can update your Ticker :)
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