SusyC

pds06 .... that's a GREAT idea! I think I'm going to do that, too! Everyone is different. I have been on the Cinch diet, which is really a healthy eating for life plan. BUT, while my hubby lost 40 pounds in 9 weeks, I lost 5. It's a very well balanced diet, but, it requires a healthy grain at every meal (4 meals a day). I…

Reading all these posts helps motivate me. And ... the sun outside my window this morning telling me "shorts weather" is just around the corner. Also, I made a pact with my sister in law. We each have a goal weight, and if we make it, we're taking each other on a long weekend to a beach somewhere ... NO KIDS OR HUSBANDS!

I've been away from here myself. I need to get back into the habit of keeping track of everything. When I did that before, I lost weight, and I've gained weight since I stopped. Can keeping track be the secret? Could be! At this point, I'm willing to try anything.

Wow! Dan! Keep it up! Incredible!!

Dan, I have experienced "steploss," too! I HATE when that happens! :ohwell: You're a walking superman! Susy

Welcome, Jen! I have to say, having the pedometer makes me more accountable! And, Barbiecat, I'm just like you. If I'm close to a round thousand number, you can find me taking the long way around the house to get to something, or using the furthest bathroom, or ANYTHING to get it past that next thousand. I don't feel so…

Dan, Far be it from me to offer much advice, since I'm STILL trying to lose the same 30 pounds for the past several years. Down 10, up 15, down 20, up 10. However, I'm quite experienced at losing and gaining. :laugh: I'm a night owl, so I know what you mean about that being a bad time to eat. Everything gets quiet and…

Barb, Holy Cow! You are one workin' woman! You go, girl! Yesterday I had over 14,000 steps! That's not happened in awhile! It was a busy day! Mostly because it was so nice out. Speaking of which, the sun is calling my name this morning. I'm headed out for some walking! Thanks for the encouragement!

I've missed the group! I really enjoyed checking in with you ladies often, and need to start doing that again. Your encouragement means a lot to me, especially as my husband continues to drop the weight, and what he insists is only "an update" on his progress, feels more like a jab at "why can't YOU seem to lose any…

Yeah, OK, it's been awhile since I've logged on! In January, I ended up with an inner ear infection which put me out of commission for a few weeks. I have not recovered all of my hearing in my left ear, and I now have tinnitis, a constant ringing in my ear. I got "back in the saddle" when my husband decided to start losing…

Averaging about 11,000 each day. Have stopped losing weight, though. I might have to up it. RATS.

After Faith suggested the Ormon, I asked for it for Christmas. I love it! It's soooo much more accurate than the cheapo I was using! It was difficult over Christmas and New Year's for me to get much walking in, but, I didn't gain any weight, and when I returned to my treadmill, my body said, "Oh, yeah, I remember this" and…

Got in just over 10,000 steps today ... despite work! :happy:

Janet, Way to go getting in so many steps! I went back to work yesterday and ended up doing about 3,000 fewer steps than I managed to get through my Christmas break. Rats! I'll have to work harder today on getting the steps I need. Shouldn't be too tough since I woke up earlier than normal this morning. Someone turned the…

Notice the dress. I didn't lose enough to get the dress I wanted, but, this one was almost as pretty! NEXT anniversary, I'll buy the other one. Then, I'll look like a million bucks in my new trim body that I'm sure I'll have by next New Year's Eve! :bigsmile:

I'm back! AND.... I got a pedometer for Christmas. The one you recommended, Peschuntz.! I haven't been home ... been on a nice vacation with hubby for our anniversary (New Year's Eve). And, while I only lost a pound in December, I'm happy I didn't GAIN during the holidays! So, it's back to work tomorrow for me, teaching,…

Barbie, Wowie wowie wow! You've done an incredible job losing weight! Holy cow! And what will power! No wonder you've done so well! I can't imagine getting down to 117! I was that more than 20 years ago ... imagine! Right now, I'll settle for anything in the 140's. I've got a little more than 35 pounds to go. One pound at…

Thanks for the information. There are just sooooooooo many videos out there! I'm starting to feel like a fat burning machine! :laugh: OK, maybe that's going a little too far, but, with my hubby out of town, I've been able to get on the treadmill a lot this week, and am feeling like I'm actually getting some results. My…

Good morning! I did end up on the treadmill again last night. You all are such an inspiration! But, I had a heck of a time trying to fall asleep afterward. I guess I didn't cool down enough or something. I haven't done any exercise videos in a million years. Seriously, it's been a long time. If I were to add an exercise…

OK, I'm back ... I hope! I've been so busy! I've been getting in at least 2 miles on the treadmill each day ... usually 3, but I make myself do at least 2. Not nearly what you all are doing! Holy Cow! Makes me want to get off this computer right now and go on the treadmill. :smile: Pes, how's the work thing going? How are…

Last week went pretty well. I didn't lose, but, I didn't gain! Well, I lost 2 kidney stones, but that's another story ... I walked on my treadmill nearly every day. My goal has been a minimum of 2 miles, but, prefer 3-4. I stuck with it most of last week, even with 5 extra house guests for the entire week, and cooking for…

I know it's a day early to weigh in, but, I've got company coming today who'll stay all the way through next Saturday. I probably won't be checking in tomorrow. Besides, I weighed in last week on Saturday because of that mean ol' wedding reception food that I knew I'd be eating. :wink: So, I weighed this morning ... 3…

This is going to be a tough weekend and following week to walk for me because I have out of town guests coming tomorrow, and leaving NEXT Saturday. I'll be cooking and preparing Thanksgiving dinner next week. I don't know how much walking I'll get in. BUT I'm starting to really feel like I'm steadily losing weight and…

Heather, Be sure to share your friend's weight loss secret! Rotten water day today. :ohwell: Too stressed, craved the Diet Coke for the caffeine. OK, I know I could get caffeine by drinking tea, but, when stressed, it's either chocolate or Diet Coke. Or, both. Tomorrow, we'll try again. So, as far as the 10 pound thing ...…

Not so great with the water today. Just one bottle :frown: But, I drank one less Diet Coke :bigsmile:

I keep hearing people talking about protein shakes. Is this something I should be doing? What kind? Do I drink it instead of a meal? How does everyone use protein shakes. :drinker: That's me trying out the protein shakes. :bigsmile:

Holy cow, Pes! That's incredible! Congrats on your weight loss! And keep up the walking! But, hey, get some sleep, too! I know part of the reason for my big sudden weight gain 4 years ago was stress and no sleep. (I had just gotten married to a man with 2 of his own children who live with us, and sold my house, bought a…

Haley, thanks for the link, I'll have to check it out. I drank 2 extra glasses of water today, and one less can of Diet Coke! Woo hoo! How's everyone else doing with water?

My hubby's out of town, too. I was single through my 20's and 30's, too! And, I find the current alone time refreshing! When he's out of town, I can work out in the mornings and in the evenings. When he's not out of town, it's usually just the mornings after he goes to work, and before I go to work. When he comes home in…

Barbiecat, I think you're right, I just don't want to face reality! I love spaghetti with sauce from the tomatoes from my garden. Hard to believe that it could be considered a bad food for me, but, yep, the pasta does me in! Sure, I can compromise with more sauce, less pasta, but, really ... that's what spaghetti's all…