Quick Weight Loss Tips: [Serious-Weight-Watchers] Digest Number 12095

There are 16 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1a. Re: Great day to get back on track
From: cmurphy40353
1b. Re: Great day to get back on track
From: Jen
1c. Re: Great day to get back on track
From: Carol Kumer

2a. NSV & Carnie Wilson/Oprah
From: laurabcoleman@yahoo.com
2b. Re: NSV & Carnie Wilson/Oprah
From: cmurphy40353
2c. Re: NSV & Carnie Wilson/Oprah
From: Laura Coleman

3. Our Daily Exercise Thread: Share What You Did! , 7/7/2009, 12:15 pm
From: Serious-Weight-Watchers@yahoogroups.com

4a. Day 2
From: Kristal Sherman
4b. Re: Day 2
From: toddlermomof2@aol.com

5. CPK
From: Kristal Sherman

6a. Going Back To Basics
From: Jen
6b. Re: Going Back To Basics
From: listmom_lyn
6c. Re: Going Back To Basics
From: cmurphy40353

7a. Clothing Size Transition
From: galen_oea
7b. Re: Clothing Size Transition
From: chiptress1

8. Mass Delete
From: Faye Ridpath

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1a. Re: Great day to get back on track
Posted by: "cmurphy40353" cyndimurphy1@att.net cmurphy40353
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:52 am ((PDT))

Welcome back to the wagon -- glad to have given you a lift up. You can do this, I am absolutely positive.

Cyndi M in Kentucky
267/146/146

--- In Serious-Weight-Watchers@yahoogroups.com, "David & Susan Sie" <sieside@...> wrote:
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> I haven't been reading the posts, and have fallen off the weight-loss wagon. I have climbed back on board, and have been very inspired by the posts I've read today.
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> Thank you to all of you. I feel that I can do it too!
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1b. Re: Great day to get back on track
Posted by: "Jen" jenstk06@yahoo.com jenstk06
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 2:26 pm ((PDT))

Welcome back :)

*~Jen~*
My Blog: http://healthymamato3.blogspot.com/
Family Blog: http://pabstfamilyjs.blogspot.com/
Healthy Mama's Weight Loss Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hot_MamasWLC/
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From: David & Susan Sie <sieside@charter.net>
Subject: [Serious-Weight-Watchers] Great day to get back on track
To: Serious-Weight-Watchers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, July 6, 2009, 5:41 PM

I haven't been reading the posts, and have fallen off the weight-loss wagon. I have climbed back on board, and have been very inspired by the posts I've read today.

Thank you to all of you. I feel that I can do it too!

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1c. Re: Great day to get back on track
Posted by: "Carol Kumer" carolkumer@sbcglobal.net carol_19422000
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 8:15 pm ((PDT))

Glad you are back on track...c

--- On Tue, 7/7/09, cmurphy40353 <cyndimurphy1@att.net> wrote:

From: cmurphy40353 <cyndimurphy1@att.net>
Subject: [Serious-Weight-Watchers] Re: Great day to get back on track
To: Serious-Weight-Watchers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 1:52 PM

Welcome back to the wagon -- glad to have given you a lift up. You can do this, I am absolutely positive.

Cyndi M in Kentucky
267/146/146

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2a. NSV & Carnie Wilson/Oprah
Posted by: "laurabcoleman@yahoo.com" laurabcoleman@yahoo.com laurabcoleman
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 7:42 am ((PDT))

Hello, well I made it through the medical testing, worry over the results and the doctor's appointment OP. I made it through the relief that the lymphoma has NOT returned. And I've continued to wonder what I am doing or feeling differently this time to remain so positive in my attitude about food and food choices.

Tory asked the following excellent questions:
Is it about self love? Is it about self respect? Is there a fear that if I claim to love and respect myself I'm being selfish?Is selfish always a bad thing?
For me, some of this is about self love in that I realized that I was never going to feel good about myself if I don't do this. I've also
felt like this was my last chance to loose weight. I've dilly dallied around weight loss programs for almost all my adult life-from age 21 to now at age 63.

I've followed a lot of advice about feeling good about myself in that I try real hard to dress nice, keep real clean in spite of my obesity, take care of my hair, have my nails done, etc. People who love me say that I light up a room when I walk in. All this got harder and required more effort and energy as I gained my excess weight.

There also is the issue of feeling selfish because taking care of myself in this way requires that I think about my own needs, say 'no' sometimes to the desires of others, and even sometimes call attention to myself by not going along with others. I am not sure we are being selfish. I wonder if, instead, we are simply taking care of ourselves in ways that we are unfamiliar with.

Back to my own personal question: Why am I willing now to put in this sincere & 110% effort when I never was before?

It came to me that I was living a half life and slowly dying way before I would actually die. Weighing a little over 350 lbs became a living death for me and I somehow knew what I never got before. I would not live again unless I did this.

I am so early in this new attitude that I can only hope and pray that I continue to remember this.

Laura

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2b. Re: NSV & Carnie Wilson/Oprah
Posted by: "cmurphy40353" cyndimurphy1@att.net cmurphy40353
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 1:14 pm ((PDT))

Laura,

First, I am so glad you got good news regarding the lymphoma!

I think what you said in trying to answer why you have such a different and good attitude this time about losing weight is insightful. And I think that is what did it for me as well.

I felt like it was NOW or never as far as weight loss goes. I had really resigned myself to obesity and had not even struggled against for 3 years when my sister joined WW (to lose 29 pounds) and then became a WW leader. By the time I joined (6 months after my sister), I had started facing facts about what I couldn't do now and what I wouldn't be able to do as grandchildren began to come. I started thinking about how limited my life was becuase I was so unfit and so fat. And I didn't want to be limited or suffer serious ill-health all because I had abused my body.

When I realized that if I was to have any real quality to the years that are still to come, then I HAD TO DO WHAT IT TAKES. I decided to really make 2008 all about me and my health. And I never really felt selfish about it. It isn't selfish to fight for your life -- it is the innate desire to survive.

I made it clear to my family that Thursday nights were now WW nights and I would be at WW come 5:00 --even if that meant missing a few ball games, etc. I made it clear that some foods I bought were just for me, that I had to have time to exercise and I wasn't going to be distracted from that. If they "needed me" they could wait or figure it out on their own. Of course, my husband was really on board from day one and never tried to test my resolve or tempt me away from my commitment, so that was helful.

Maybe it was easier to feel less "selfish" this time because for me it was about health this time--not looking good/better. Maybe that "gave me permission" to really concentrate on myself and allow my needs to be met first. Now looking good/better is certainly a WONDERFUL byproduct or result--but evidently for me that never felt like a good enough reason to stay committed to a diet/lifestyle change. The late-coming understanding that I had a responsibility for my own health is really what made me understand I had to make a big change.

When I reached 100 pounds lost, mysister-WWleader had me give "a little speech", I remember tellingthem that it had not felt hard -- and the reason it wasn't hard was/is because I knew I was changing my lifestyle was adding years and "life" to my life--and that is like giving myself a gift.

Laura, do continue to think about what is making the differnce this time. Write it down and keep it in a notebook -- get out your notes regularly and use them if you feel yourself forgeting.

Well, I wrote a book again. Sorry.

Way to go Laurea!!!

Cyndi M in Kentucky
267/146/146

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2c. Re: NSV & Carnie Wilson/Oprah
Posted by: "Laura Coleman" laurabcoleman@yahoo.com laurabcoleman
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 3:56 pm ((PDT))

Cyndi,

It helps a lot to hear that these feelings worked for you. You are way further along this path than me and that makes me happy. Tomorrow will be the end of week two. I haven't begun to exercise at all yet. I know that is important and I always loved exercise. Now I am starting this process so deconditioned from having been ill for I guess that last 8 or 9 years that I haven't figured out where to start. Yet. You give me more hope.

Laura

--- On Tue, 7/7/09, cmurphy40353 <cyndimurphy1@att.net> wrote:

From: cmurphy40353 <cyndimurphy1@att.net>
Subject: [Serious-Weight-Watchers] Re: NSV & Carnie Wilson/Oprah
To: Serious-Weight-Watchers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 3:13 PM

Laura,

First, I am so glad you got good news regarding the lymphoma!

I think what you said in trying to answer why you have such a different and good attitude this time about losing weight is insightful. And I think that is what did it for me as well.

I made it clear to my family that Thursday nights were now WW nights and I would be at WW come 5:00 --even if that meant missing a few ball games, etc.. I made it clear that some foods I bought were just for me, that I had to have time to exercise and I wasn't going to be distracted from that. If they "needed me" they could wait or figure it out on their own. Of course, my husband was really on board from day one and never tried to test my resolve or tempt me away from my commitment, so that was helful.

Maybe it was easier to feel less "selfish" this time because for me it was about health this time--not looking good/better. Maybe that "gave me permission" to really concentrate on myself and allow my needs to be met first.. Now looking good/better is certainly a WONDERFUL byproduct or result--but evidently for me that never felt like a good enough reason to stay committed to a diet/lifestyle change. The late-coming understanding that I had a responsibility for my own health is really what made me understand I had to make a big change.

Laura, do continue to think about what is making the differnce this time.. Write it down and keep it in a notebook -- get out your notes regularly and use them if you feel yourself forgeting.

Well, I wrote a book again. Sorry.

Way to go Laurea!!!

Cyndi M in Kentucky
267/146/146

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3. Our Daily Exercise Thread: Share What You Did! , 7/7/2009, 12:15 pm
Posted by: "Serious-Weight-Watchers@yahoogroups.com" Serious-Weight-Watchers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 11:56 am ((PDT))

Reminder from: Serious-Weight-Watchers Yahoo! Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Serious-Weight-Watchers/cal

Our Daily Exercise Thread: Share What You Did!
Tuesday July 7, 2009
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm
(This event repeats every day.)

Notes:
Did you know that daily exercise:

Can help to reverse pre-diabetes?
Can reduce your cholesterol and triglycerides?
Can increase your HDL, the good cholesterol, and lower your LDL, the bad cholesterol?
Can strengthen your heart and lungs?
May prevent osteoporosis?
Can reduce your risk of stroke?
Can help you sleep better?
Can help with depression?
Can lengthen your life?
Can help promote and maintain weight loss?

What exercise did you do today?

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4a. Day 2
Posted by: "Kristal Sherman" kmw3000@yahoo.com kmw3000
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 12:57 pm ((PDT))

Hi All-

I just want to check ion and say that I was OP all day yesterday. And, so far today I have been as well.

Have a great afternoon!
-Kristal

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4b. Re: Day 2
Posted by: "toddlermomof2@aol.com" toddlermomof2@aol.com mepperly07
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 1:45 pm ((PDT))

Great job Kristal! I've had an OP day as well, although I plan to earn
some APs tonight but it looks like it might rain, so I might have to do
crunches again instead of jogging or swimming.
Melissa

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5. CPK
Posted by: "Kristal Sherman" kmw3000@yahoo.com kmw3000
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 2:16 pm ((PDT))

Hi-

I forgot to tell you all - we went to CPK this weekend and they had all of the calorie and fat values for every item printed on the menu. We eat there alot, so it was really nice to see this and to be able to make different choices.

The only deceiving thing is that the pizza gives the calorie contant for what must be just one slice and the menu doesn't specify that.

-Kristal

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6a. Going Back To Basics
Posted by: "Jen" jenstk06@yahoo.com jenstk06
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 2:26 pm ((PDT))

I think my problem (well one of many) is that I'm trying to concentrate on changing everything all at once, I'm getting overwhelmed, quitting, and getting more and more frustrated. We are leaving to go camping on Saturday morning and will be gone until the following Sunday; I know that it's going to be next to impossible to stay 100% plan, but if I focus my energy on trying to eat well, then at least I'll be trying! Working out will be tough; lots of walking, but that's about it. So, here's my plan: Until we get back, I'm going to concentrate on the food basics, writing down everything, drink lots of water, and stay away from my trigger foods. When we get back, I'll jump full force back into exercising and staying on my food plan. The hardest part for me is the eating, once I get that straightened out, exercising just fits right in. But, until I get my issues with food sorted out (and I have many!!), no matter how hard I work out, eating as much as I do
won't help!!

*~Jen~*
My Blog: http://healthymamato3.blogspot.com/
Family Blog: http://pabstfamilyjs.blogspot.com/
Healthy Mama's Weight Loss Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hot_MamasWLC/
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6b. Re: Going Back To Basics
Posted by: "listmom_lyn" whisperingwillow@midco.net listmom_lyn
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 2:43 pm ((PDT))

Jen, I think sometimes we make this harder than we need to.

There's no reason you can't go camping and stay perfectly on plan. All you need to do is map out your meals, take healthy snacks, and do it! If you want a s'more, have one! Just plan for it.

If you need help with your food planning for your trip, ask--there are tons of knowledgable people here who will be glad to help you out. I'm assuming you'll be planning your meals ahead of time anyway, so just work your Weight Watchers into it like you do when you're at home.

Lots of people stay on plan while on vacation. I do it, Tory does it-even at Disneyland! Just be two steps ahead. =)

As for exercise--walking is very good exercise! Plan a half-hour walk every day. What fun you'll have walking in a wonderful campground. Beats hitting the pavement in a neighborhood! Just keep up your pace and you'll do great.

I understand about changing things all at once. Start small. Baby steps. Start by remaning within your points, then focus on getting the right mix, then adding healthier choices, one thing at a time.

Believe me, the food part is hard for all of us. That's why we're all here!

Can we help you plan your menus for your camping trip?

Listmom Lyn

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> My Blog: http://healthymamato3.blogspot.com/
> Family Blog: http://pabstfamilyjs.blogspot.com/
> Healthy Mama's Weight Loss Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hot_MamasWLC/
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6c. Re: Going Back To Basics
Posted by: "cmurphy40353" cyndimurphy1@att.net cmurphy40353
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 3:46 pm ((PDT))

Sounds like a plan for success. Good thinking!

Cyndi M in Kentucky

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7a. Clothing Size Transition
Posted by: "galen_oea" galen_oea@yahoo.com galen_oea
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 2:47 pm ((PDT))

Feel free to pass this on to anyone who you think may be interested.

Buying clothing while you are in size transition can be costly.
That is why I try my best to find other Weight Watchers nation wide to pass my clothing onto.
Right now we have over 50 members and our number of members is growing while we all enjoy shrinking together.
If you would like to join our clothing exchange send an email to

SisterhoodOfTheTravelingTracksuit-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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7b. Re: Clothing Size Transition
Posted by: "chiptress1" jpt@hamptons.com chiptress1
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 8:55 pm ((PDT))

Wow... I love that idea... I've gone from size 6-8 to a size 12-14. As soon as the pounds start coming off I would love to give you the clothes. Wonderful idea!!
((( Joan, Hamptons, NY ))))

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> Feel free to pass this on to anyone who you think may be interested.
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> That is why I try my best to find other Weight Watchers nation wide to pass my clothing onto.
> Right now we have over 50 members and our number of members is growing while we all enjoy shrinking together.
> If you would like to join our clothing exchange send an email to
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> SisterhoodOfTheTravelingTracksuit-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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8. Mass Delete
Posted by: "Faye Ridpath" ispgypsy@gmail.com fayefromtampa
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 11:50 pm ((PDT))

I'm sorry but I had over 5000 messages in my inbox cuz with it being summer
break, Marcella and I have been competing for computer time so I don't get
on as often as I'd like... So anyway if I didn't respond to something
important I'm sorry. Please don't any new members to any group think I
ignored you it's just that I had to do this mass delete cuz I knew no way
could I ever ever catch up. But... I think I developed a new system as far
as time management goes so that I can stay better caught up so I should be
participating more from here on out...

~~~Faye~~~

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