Debbie0828 Member

After many starts and stops at trying to lose weight over the years, I am at my heaviest weight ever. I need to find the motivation and control within myself to change my eating habits, and I need support and motivation along the way. Today is my New Day 1. I am 51 years old and married. I would love to find a few friends…

Thank you for the warm welcome ladies! My goodness, there are so many personal notes. How do you all keep up with everyone?! I did well on my eating today and finished right at my 1,200 calories. I will plan my day of eating in the a.m. and log it in so that I can help stay on track. Have a great night ladies! PS everyone…

Good Morning. My name is Debbie, and I am 51. I live near Washington DC. I need to lose about 40 pounds. I had two surgeries last year for two new hips. I need to lose weight to make my hips last longer and to feel better. I do take the stairs everyday at work now (4 flights) and my husband got me a new bicycle last month…

Stephanj, you rock! You will get those last few off. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished! :smile:

I had a week of "I don't care what I eat" and I zoomed up in weight. In control this morning. Had a good breakfast of 2 hard boiled eggs, yogurt, and unsweetened applesauce. Now to keep on track for lunch. :drinker:

It's Monday and I have a healthy lunchbox packed. I am going to walk on the treadmill tonight after work. Happy Monday!

That works for me for posting. I need to get this weight off. I found a treadmill that I have accerss to until warmer weather when I walk outdoors and bike ride, so I am planning in using it after work every night. That will help boost my calorie burn a little bit. :)

I am struggling along but still trying. I have great success when I followed Cycle 1. I fell apart on Cycle 2 when I added more carbs back. I keep trying to get back on Cycle 1 because it worked. I lost 11 pounds though I have gained some back. I have noticed that it has been pretty quiet on this post thread. I want to…

Are you eating enough high fiber veggies and fruits? The green tea can cause constipation, but the hot water with lemon juice stimulates the bowels and helps counteract the green tea effect. I also have been taking fiber supplements. If you take a laxative, do NOT take the maximum dose. I did that once and thought I was…

Welcome Shorebound! Wow! 9 lbs. in 5 days is awesome! Keep up the good work! :smile:

“Attitude: It is our best friend or our worst enemy.” ~John C. Maxwell

I am right there with you!!!!! Starting over with new determination today. I am my own worst enemy!

I was very tired in Cyce 1 as well. It is my understanding that because the carbs are restricted, you need to cut your workout back if you are going to follow the plan very closely. Maybe the hot green tea at breakfast and lunch will keep the headaches at bay. It sounds like a caffeine headache. The tea needs to be hot…

Here I go. Cycle 1 Day 1 again. I have been struggling, and need to get back on track and be strong.

Okay, so about 3 weeks ago I got a Fitbit. I love it by the way. One thing that it has showed me is how SEDENTARY that I am right now. It is kind of scary!!!!

“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.” ~Mark…

Back to the drawing board. Cycle 1 day 1 for me again. I lost 11 pounds in January on Cycle 1 and then completely fell off of the wagon and got ran over. Gained 3 pounds back. Time to start over. Today is a new beginning! I climbed back on. The rut marks will soon disappear!

I have really crashed and burned. I am really struggling to get back on track. It is like I have been consumed by a carb demon and I cannot perform the exorcism myself. HELP!!! ARRRGGGHHH!!!!!! Good grief Charlie Brown!

Were you able to distract yourself? I have done "OK" but not perfect. Headed in the right direction though!

I am restarting Cycle 1 today. I have learned this. If you follow what the book says, you lose. If you get arrogant and think "Oh I can have this one chocolate square or this one cookie" and still lose at a nice clip, you are wrong! At least that is how it was for me! I had my fling with carbs for a few weeks. Back to the…

I tried that too, but it backfired on me and I am out of control with carbs. Back on Cycle 1 tomorrow after the grocery store.

I crashed and burned. I tasted some carbs and went hog wild. I am trying desparately to have one day on Cycle 1 again! Aye yi yi!

“Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell.” ~Unknown

I started off so well and then crashed and burned. It wasn't pretty. I am starting Cycle 1 over.

Hi Steph! Sounds like you have done well with it in the past! Welcome back! I am only on Cycle 2 and have lost 11 pounds so far but a long way to go!

I have been feeling tired and weak as well. That is why they say to exercise just 17 minutes I guess. I am hoping that Cycle 2 and adding some starches in will give me more energy, because I have struggled to lose weight for so long, and I have lost 10.2 pounds in just a little over 3 weeks. I am taking a multivitamin,…

I also take an Omega 3 and a multi vitamin every day. I also take calcium since I am trying to get my bone to fuse with my new hips. But as far as weight loss, I am my own worst enemy! I have had a lot of things that are NOT on the 17 day diet. I am still plugging along though.

“Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Work, continuous work and hard work, is the only way to accomplish results that last.” ~Hamilton Holt

“Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.” ~Thomas Jefferson

I just started Cycle 2 today, and I was so pleased to have my oatmeal back (that I used to gripe about eating before by the way). I lost 9.6 pounds on Cycle 1. My goal was 10, so I am pleased. SW 183.4 CW- 173.8 C2GW- 165 Keep up the good work ladies!!! You are all doing awesome!