I lost 2.25 lbs and I am so amazed with that result as I had the flu and was far from active the last seven days. I did eat wisely though and again, no snacking between meals and no fattening foods. No, wait a minute, we had hamburger and chips one night, again it was real hamburgers, not the imitations sold by fast food chains.

Old posting.

Have done so much better this week.Started with
drinking are lot more water and making lowcal
jelly to have with yoghurt when I feel like having
something sweet to eat.And started my gardening so
I hope all this helps.Good luck everyone for next
week.

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by meganne 03 Oct 2009

Did you see my recipe for micrwaved banana fritters?
There was a posting with some good food tips last week, if you can't find it I'll see if I can locate it and put a link here.
Keep up the great work!
hugs n roses, M

I have lost another 4 lbs but I'm so proud of my daughter she started a weight loss program 2 and half months ago with her doctor and she has lost are you readyy 33 lbs She walks everyday with the boys and does exercise with them, she is feeling alot better. I'm so glad her blood pressure and all are doing great She's my hero.

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by meganne 03 Oct 2009

Way to go Ronny both you and your Daughter. We all need to get fitter and it is so much easier when you have someone to share the goal with. I commend you both.
Have you had your medical check up yet?
Hugs n roses, M

by memasanders 03 Oct 2009

Going Monday!

OK - you cuties are doing great. I have lost so much weight that my weight loss has slowed down considerably. I am only down a pound, but I have increased my walking activities, and cut back on some of the snacking, and stopping to buy dinner because I am tired. Keep it going, you all, you are inspiring me to try to make it to my goal.

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by meganne 03 Oct 2009

Hang in there Dlonna, you can pass the plateau you seem to have reached. Those take away meals are really deadly, even the ones supposed to be "healthy" have additives that fresh food doesn't, so I would look in that direction.
Hugs n roses, M

I am down another 2 pounds this OOHOO! I am so thankful for your challenge Meganne! I have had a migraine for the last 3 days so I haven't worked out but all is well now. blessings and keep going Cuties, WE CAN DO THIS!

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by meganne 03 Oct 2009

Well done!!!! Sorry to hear about your migraine, please make sure you are drinking enough water and watch the sugar intake, sugar causes my migraines.
Hugs n roses, Meganne

I have stepped 8125 steps Yesterday. Thanks to meg , she loant( if such a word) a step monitor. And i have lost mabey 1lb. Oh well its a start. Hubby is very supportive for me, which is a big help. I was so good i knocked back a TimTam for desert last night. Pat on the back for me .....

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by meganne 03 Oct 2009

LOLOLOL!!! But what about those Dutch bickies??? hehehehe!
Your steps are great, you're so close to that elusive 10,000.
Maybe you should come up here to sew on Tuesday and you can get on the walker for a few minutes too.

I vaccuumed the house today and did the washing but only managed 1998 steps, I did sleep until 1pm though.
Been having pc problems today and trying to sort that out while I was cleaning house.

We're going shopping Sunday so i'll do more steps then.
Hugs n love, me

Wonderfull Meganne, I am so glad that you are already feeling the benefit of eating healthy.
I have stayed the same, but are also feeling better, and hope to lose some this coming week. I have actually made a appointment to see my Dietitian (spelling ? ) on Monday, and know it will go better from then on. Must just get into the right things again.
Have also started to walk short distances (I am very unfit) again.
Will go and see that quilt as soon as I am finished here. Have not been able to do much on mine this last 3 weeks, but hope to have more time next week.
Keep up the good work.
Hugs and God bless.
Marietta

Good for you. Glad to hear you are doing so well. I maintained my weight. Did not lose any more but then I did not gain any either. I will try and do better next week!!

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by marietta 02 Oct 2009

Good for maintaining and hope you lose next week.

Meganne this is to funny!!!!My daughters boyfriend gave her a membership for Curves, she went there, real excited...and found that the members were all over 55 ladies, she was like a baby there, after working out they get together to crochet and do hand embroidery...he is a little on the jealous side, I think.Now she wants me to go with her and I told her about all my medical problems and quickly she said "don't worry moommy there all are just old ladies like you".She had lost so much weight she looks again like she did when she was 18, but mainly by not eating out and the boyfriend is also 6 years younger so.....Excercise really helps, LOL.

Still not sure if I have lost - but I sure do feel better and am eating healthier. So I will keep it up.

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by meganne 02 Oct 2009

I am so glad you are feeling better.
Keep at it dear friend. hugs n roses, Meg

by dlonnahawkins 02 Oct 2009

We take just baby steps at first, If you are feeling some better, then it is working for you now. Keep it up.

Good for you Meganne. I am so glad you are able to stick with it. I adopted a German Shepherd that is forcing me to walk 3 times a day. Minus 2 pounds over the 2 weeks.

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by meganne 02 Oct 2009

Well done!! Slow and steady is the best way to lose it as it doesn't seem like an effort and helps you keep at it! hugs n roses, Meganne

I am so happy they DO NOT put scales in hotel rooms!!!!!!

I just finished a "Can't believe it's not butter/ed" everything bagel with two pieces of low-fat Swiss and several thin slices of ham. . . and a fresh peach is staring me in the eye . . .

Sandy (who has been putting away the green salads like crazy)

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by meganne 02 Oct 2009

OH I do so love bagels with cream cheese and jam. Luckily they don't make them as nice in Australia as they are in the States or I would have a lot more to lose. hehehehe!
Enjoy your holiday, you can work a little harder when you get home.
Hugs n roses, Meganne

by mariahail 02 Oct 2009

Oh, meganne you will love a place here in Houston, it is own by two brothers and they have the best bagels in the world, I just love the plain ones with cream cheesse and blackberry jam.

by meganne 03 Oct 2009

Oh Yum, that sounds just the way I like them too and blackbery jam is a favourite. I haven't had any jam for 4 weeks but I know as soon as I lose enough weight to start exercising again, I will be able to have such little treats occasionally.

HNR, M

I FOUND IT...just so none of you have to look for the weight that Meg lost...It must have floated cross the earth on those dusty winds....cuz here it is...ALL over me!!! I gotta quit skipping meals...seems like IF I do then I OVER eat!!! Thanx for the encouragement:)

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by meganne 02 Oct 2009

You nailed it Barb. When you skip meals your body thinks there is a famine so it stores more fat to help get you through it. Then we compound the problem by suddenly being so hungry we eat the first thing we can lay our hands on and that's usually something fattening like biscuits or candy bars, instead of a lovely fresh crunchy apple or carrot.

Do you know that once your palette gets used to eating healthier foods you will no longer crave sweets or fats? And that usually only takes about a week.

And I must fess up but I don't want anyone being upset with me, PLEASE.

I actually started my health challenge four weeks ago on September 1st and so far I have lost 11 & 1/4 lbs in four weeks. I reached a very important goal today to get under 12 stone and when I got off the scales I was cheering and clapping and jumping for joy at my small achievement, it felt so good I could have cried. I haven't been under 12st 9lb in over two years.

1 stone is 14 lbs so i weighed 177 lbs at only 5 ft 2 ins short and I felt disgusted with myself! Now, today, I KNOW I can do it!!!!

And if I can do it, anyone can!

Hugs n love, SIS

we sure know how you did LOL.keep on going ! I promissed to encourage you.So here extra training examples from a much nicer aerobic-teacher( me LOL).

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by meganne 02 Oct 2009

That's me in twelve months time. teeheehee!!!!
Thanks Gerry. Hugs n roses, M

by shirlener88 02 Oct 2009

Thanks Gerry - needed this support and encouragement. *4U