i haven't tried a meal plan, but i often eat the lean cuisine for lunch and feel hungry after too. it will take a little while to get used to the smaller portions, but it gets better. you can also get a snack to eat afterwards.....yogurt, granola bar, fruit (the little fruit cups are good for snacks), etc. they can make an amazing difference! be sure to eat slow b/c it is easy to gulp those things down. it takes your body a little time to realize it has eaten, which means if you eat fast, you will still feel really hungry after you are done. take your time and then don't eat a snack for about 30-60 minutes after.

Re: Meridia
 

I'm going to ask mine about this. Before my pregnancy I lost 16lbs with Fastin, but the side effect was it affected my asthma - which had been dormant.

I have found that with my LC meals, if I add 1 cup of green salad (lettuce, carrots, or veggies) to my meal, I'm usually full and satisfied.

Me too. That, or eat an apple as "dessert"

Has anyone done nutrisystem? They're running a special that actually seems like a good deal. I'm just worried that I would get bored eating their food.

I'm doing eDiets, and so far I like it. Lots of different food options, prepackaged or cooked at home, and other great features.

Weight Loss
 

I've tried the South Beach Diet and it actually worked!!! (For me!) I went from a size 10 to a size 6 in just 8 weeks. The trick is you must follow the diet plan set for you to a tee!!!! And, the best thing about this diet, you don't have to give up your favorite foods (at leat until you reach the 3rd phase of the diet). I've tried this diet about a 1 year ago and haven't gain weight since!!!

I was wondering about this too. I went on their site and they have lots of different foods to choose from. I will be ordering within the next two weeks.

Yeah for me!!!
 

I have to give myself kudos on this one..

In November 2004 I weighed 192lbs (I am 5'2"). Now I am down to 155lbs!! I started on South Beach (I am not going to lie, I had help from Hydroxy Cut to help through the first two weeks) and then basically just watched what I ate and exercised.

It was a long road..well, actually I am still on the road and it is still very hard. But I starting working out again and I will continue to be aggressive in making myself healthy.

But the one thing that made a big difference besides South Beach Phase 1 was Billy Blanks Bootcamp videos with the Billy Bands. Off the chain :eek: You will be sore but you will see results in three weeks.

Good Luck everyone and I know how hard this mess is.

Actually, their food is good!! Also, I liked the fact that it was convenient - just microwave or heat on the stove. I had success with that program, BUT it was pretty expensive, since I was pretty broke at the time.

I did think about the food being expensive, but heck I spend a bunch of money eating out every day!

That's a good point. I think I'll check out their site. I could handle the expense better these days.

I've been hustlin'
 

I've recently jumped on the bandwagon and I've totally revolutionized the way I've been eating. I went shopping at a organic farmer's market so all I have in my refrigerator is fruits, veggies, organic whole grains, and lean poultry and fish. It was much easier than I thought it was to change my diet. I am also trying to save money so that's also my motivation for eating what I have in my fridge.

I was running/ walking with one of my co-workers in the morning but yesterday, we joined a gym. This morning we got up and took a 6 am class. It's rough but we're going to try to stick with it. It's a little easier because I have some equally motivated workout partners.

Good luck to everyone else!!

Hello All,

I've read through several of the older posts and I am wonder how is everyone doing with their weight loss program. Any suggestions, new programs, workouts, etc.

I have been working out at Curves and using the Biggest Loser video (I love this show) and counting calories and watching the sugar intake. So far I've lost 29 pounds.

I want to mix it up a little to lose the next 20.

Any suggestions?

What does your Curves workout entail? You can give bike riding a try. I hate running but I will admit to it being an all over workout with the toning of your thighs, calves and middle. If running is not your thing, you can try walking or even rollerskating.

How about trying a dance class? R+B aerobics, salsa and ballroom dancing can be fun.

I like things that are designed to either keep my attention or get me out into the open air. Gym workouts (for me) can become monotonous and I tend to fall off the workout wagon.

Good luck on your reaching your goal. :)

I am on Nutrisystem, well kind of...I cheat frequently. I can answer the question about the food, it is pretty good. I have to add hot sauce to some of the entrees, but then I did that to regular food. I am going to tighten up and follow the plan exactly. I will post my results in one week. It does work when I don't cheat.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Why can't this be me NOW!?

I start the grind again on Monday? Anybody down for a before and after thread. we can report weekly?

I'm down...I think we should have a challenge system. We can award a point for everything thing you do (exercising, drinking your water, eating healthy) and see who can rack up the most points. A friend of mine did a challenge like this, and she lost a ton of weight because her competitive nature wouldn't allow her to not rack up points!

I'm down. I need a challenge to motivate me.
Tell us the details!

Well basically we just need to decide what things we want to award points for, like eating healthy (or sticking to your plan if you have one), drinking your water, exercising, sharing health tips with the rest of the group, etc. Then we set a date to begin and end, and one person would be in charge of keeping up with everyone's points. This is an honor system program, so don't check in and say "I earned 3 pts because I worked out, ate healthy and drank my water" when you didn't do it. And maybe at the end we could come up with some e-prizes for the winners. But the goal is for everyone to feel good and be healthier, which is a great reward in itself.

OOoooo please let me in the challenge! I have hit a slump and I need to break it .....yesterday!

I want in the challenge. I need some motivation, I have a lot to lose so I need something to help me stay on board this long journey.

ETA: I have a 6 month old baby girl---ok, let me stop, I was about to blame it on baby weight, but I was out of control before I got pregnant. Never mind....

I'm IN!

Ok, ladies, I'm going to make a new thread specifically for the challenge, and post the link here when its done.

^^^
I think that this is great. I wish everyone the best!

I would recommend lots of water, fruits and vegetables. I love strawberries and grapes so I try to keep them handy. You don't have to join a gym right off the bat. You can just start taking walks. I think it will work best if you take it slow. It also will become a lifestyle change. Make it fun and find activities that you enjoy otherwise you will get bored and you will become discouraged. If you cheat or whatever don't beat yourself up just do better next time.

It is easier if you have a workout partner. Someone who motivates you not someone who keeps trying to get you to go to McDonalds :).

Also, this is just me but I stay away from scales! I'm small but I've never believed in getting people caught up in how much they weigh. Use your clothes as an indicator. That scale will drive you MAD!:D

This sounds great!!!
 

Can we start today?

Is this challenge still going on and how do I get in?

The challenge has not started yet, but it will soon. And of course you can join in!! The more, the merrier!!

<-- please count me in!

Great idea, count me in too!

Come on, ladies!

It's time for us to Get it Right, Get it Tight!!!

:D

Sounds great I have already started!!!

I need this as well so
 

COUNT ME IN!!!!! :cool:

Count me in, too!!!

Ok ladies, I started a thread in the Sigma Gamma Rho forum for the challenge. You can find it here http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...threadid=77584

I want to start tomorrow, anybody with me?

I'm ready to go public
 

Hey y'all,

I joined Weight Watchers again on 4/20 and I also started a blog (something I never thought I'd do). All my weight loss feelings and whatnot are in there, the ups and the downs. I even include my actual weight :o. No more shame cuz this is TEMPORARY!!! :D I just wanted to share with my fellow 'weight watchers.' I talk about what I do well and what I need to work on. And I'm honest. If I binge, I say I binged. I include each week's weigh in, too. I'm going to start including my measurements, since I keep track of those, too.

http://moniquesfantasticvoyage.blogspot.com/

Enjoy! :)

I didn't feel like reading through 23 pages of tips and advice just to give my 2 cents so hopefully if it has been said then my advice will just be a reinforcement.

Earlier this year I began the Discovery National Body Challenge and gained bookos of recipes and a free 8 week pass to Bally's. Five months later I'm 25 pounds lighter and so much healthier. Although the challenge is over I can offer up some advice that I'm still using to continue to reach my goals. I will say one of the best things to start off with is to UP your water intake. Folks said it already but water definitely flushes you out (the bad foods too) and fills you up. Second tip would be to eliminate fast foods. As hard as it may be the quick meals are often times the worst ones. (You can look for grilled options and make your own requests at the speaker if you just can't give 'em up.) Third and most important GET MOVING. A friend from another site challenged me to start small by moving 15 minutes a day for one week, 30 minutes the next week, and 45 minutes the last. Just moving a little a day to start off will get you wanting to do more when you see results. Also remember that a healthy weight loss is 1-2 pounds a week. Hope this helps!!

Im not going to the gym as much as I'd like to be, but I have lost some weight. I'd say about 10 lbs. A lot of that, I think was due to the fact that I have significantly cut my soda intake. I stopped drinking sodas for Lent, and haven't really picked the habit back up yet. :)

Now if I can start drinking some water, I'd be good.

Aw, Hayle!
 

I missed the challenge! :mad:

However, I'm checking in to say that I decided two years ago that I needed a change. A few weeks after my post here in 2004, my job had a very public event with the state. After working like a dog for days (we had very little lead time to get things ready), I was advised the day before that I had been designated to stay in the office and answer the phones. That morning only one call came in. I missed not only the event but lunch afterward, and I might have gotten over had it never been mentioned again. But no -- it made several local stations, several newspapers in English and Spanish. No one will ever confirm this, but I think my weighing 320 pounds at the time had a lot to do with it.

I plugged along for about eight months getting more exercise (I was already a Curves member and gained 10 pounds the first year. I prepaid a year at a time and have become much more disciplined about getting it in). After losing only 12 pounds during this time, my job finally got enough people for Weight Watchers to do an At-Work program. That lasted only six months, but I found a meeting near home, and I have lost about 63 pounds since starting WW.

So far I am 76 pounds down and am pushing toward One-derland by the end of the year (45 to go) and meeting my personal goal by the end of 2007.

I will be 35 in 2008 and I want to be HOT!

After rereading all the posts, but I strongly advise rewarding yourself after every few pounds lost (10, 15, etc.) Mine are as follows:

25 lbs -- Night of Dancing (I never officially did this, but my husband took me to a Donna Summer concert last August. If you're in NYC/North Jersey, PM me!)

50 lbs -- Sex & the City Season 6 DVDs (I will get around to watching them someday!)

75 lbs -- cute dress (I bought this dress in a 20 (biggest size available) and it fit! Still can't believe it!)

100 lbs -- glamour pics to put around my house. The only photo I have up now is my wedding portrait, and it just ain't getting it.

125 lbs -- diamond earrings. I had some but I lost one at our Finer Womanhood Observance last year.

150 lbs or goal -- HUGE LV bag! I'm going to the mall and I'm paying cash!

Best wishes to all!

just a little update
 

So I'm in my 9th week with WW and I'm down 17.2lbs! :D I'm SO close to ONEderland it's not even funny! I'm hoping at this week's weigh-in I'll be there. But I have more news: I saw my collar bone in a picture today!!!! I didn't even know until today that I wasn't usually able to see it, but when I looked at a picture of myself, I noticed it IMMEDIATELY!!! I'm doing something right!!! FINALLY!!!

I'm so proud of me, I just had to share!!!

:D