Everything on these Topics seems to need an acronym so the one I came up with tied to LOST is:

G>L>O>W>

The Great LOST of Weight, Support Group!

I thought it only right that we the most faithful fans of LOST, the Lostkteers ( per Fury I think )
should take the opportunity to support our LOST islanders and lose weight along with them! So, I purpose that we start our
own beginning of the LOST year weight loss program. Of course, anyone can join in at anytime!

How you chose to lose the weight is up to you. I personally recommend aerobic (with oxygen) exercise (walking, running, swimming, cycling, etc.) along with healthy balanced nutrition.
Before you begin ANY weight loss program*consult your Doctor or Health-care Professional!

We will begin on Wednesday, LOST DAY 1, January 5, 2005:

REMEMBER: It's not all about losing weight! It's about losing fat. It's about changing your body's chemistry and make-up!
You can lose FAT and gain MUSCLE without a TOTAL WEIGHT CHANGE! You WILL notice your measurements change!

These are some of the things you can do:

1. Weigh in using the same scales you will be able to access weekly.

2. Take full body front and side view pictures of yourself against a neutral colored*wall wearing shorts or a bathing suit.
No birthday suits please! This is a family board! An indoors photo always comes out easier. Some people like
to hold a newspaper or magazine with the date clearly showing out to their sides. You may like to post this photo with
additional ones as you progress toward your ultimate goal. Share these photos with us if you feel comfortable doing so.

3. Measure yourself at the neck, chest (nipple line), waist (belly button), mid-thigh and calf
( some of these will be more meaningful to some people than others)

Write all of this information down! Do not rely on your memory!
Make a simple chart on a legal pad or on your computer:

LOST DAY Date Weight Measurements ( Only Monthly at most ) / How do I feel?
1/5/04 245 lbs N18.5", C46", W40", MT24", C18" / Depressed about my weight!

Each LOST DAY (Wednesday) weigh yourself. Dietitians and Nutritionists will tell you not to expect to lose more
than 1 to 1 1/2 pounds per week The measurements are not absolutely necessary. As you lose weight you will naturally
notice changes in the way your clothes fit on you. You will likely gain muscle mass as you exercise and lose fat. So don't
only focus on total body weight!

IMPORTANT:
Never begin any weight loss program without first consulting your Doctor or Health-care Professional!

The following site has great information about a similar program! They also offer a lot of practical knowledge about how to go about
losing the weight in a safe way that suits your lifestyle. Check it out!

http://health.discovery.com/convergence/nationalbodychallenge2005/nationalbodychallenge2005.html

Every fourth week we will try to consistently post our measurements along with our weekly weight change and comments.

Members:

1. Hiram
2. Nanse
3. welshmuse
4. lostdreamer29
5. diablita
6. S.O.S
7. CharliesGal
8. Sewlost
9. ( Sewlost's) Sis
10. kaidysoft
11. Karrin Murphy
12. ~Lexi~
13. jwpage
14. heathermelissa
15. subtlepanicmaven
16. surreality fan
17. mnemosyne23
18. Brianna
19. AnnieBW
20. care_n_jim
21. orangepolarbear
22. Shayidfan
23. ratherbLOSTwithDOM
24. Tarrish
25. Roni1
26. LostATLbabe
27. lissasis
28. aliaslover
29. ? ? ?

:angel:

I think you should require contestants to eat only boar meat (okay, any type of pork) and bananas. That way they get the real Lost experience. :lol2:

just in time for those new year resolutions..
i agree, the diets should be as Lost-like as possible. just don't forget they eat fish, too. o, and whenever a dieter has a craving, imagine you are eating whatever you crave, because Charlie spent the day searching to get it for you.

Oh I really like this idea. Definately sign me up. I'll get started on prepping for it. And Varda bringing in about Charlie looking for whatever I need. Definately will go along way with me lmao. Can't wait to start. So will we post our weight loss weekly on here? I personally would be embarassed to post my actual weight, but I would be willing to tell my weight loss for the week. :)

*walks in munching on imaginary chocolate that Charlie's found for me*

LOL... this is a great idea... I'm game... hee hee

We have a few weeks to perfect the idea. Obviously it will be all based on honesty.
But the pictures will show the evidence if you choose to post them. I guess we can
post a picture within a post. I don't know tech stuff. I know we can post links within posts.

If you do not wish to post your actual weight you can post percentage of total weight LOST.

Example: start weight 229, lost 12 pounds, On calculator enter 12 / 229 X 100 = 5.24 percent
of start weight..

That might be a good equalizer anyway for those people who need to loose 20 pounds vs.
those who wish to loose 100 pounds.

There is also a good health predicter caller Ideal Body Weight ( IBW ) I need to look up the formula
then I'll come back and post it.

this is GREAT! I'm in ! Was hoping to have lost some before the holidays, but now that they are here, it would be silly to start til after the New Year (and Jan.5 is a monumental day to begin with!)

Someone remind me...I'm sure I won't forget, but you never know...

kaidy

Did I mention: Never begin any Weight Loss Program without first consulting your Doctor or your HeathCare Professional!

I think that should cover me, again!

I am soooo... in,

Ooh, what an excellent idea!* Lost is helping us get healthy as WELL as keeping us entertained every week!* And just in time for the New Year.* *I think I just might take up this challenge -- maybe I'll finally stick to my New Year's resolution this year!

Thanks for suggesting this, Hiram!

You're welcome! Did I mention that for my hard work on this thread
I must ask the tiny fee of 1 cent Australian per pound LOST?





:lol2:

I think you should require contestants to eat only boar meat (okay, any type of pork) and bananas. That way they get the real Lost experience.* :lol2:


That's a true LOST fan.

Don't forget the rum.

Remember all islands have rum.

Full On! Stay-on-Topic! Be careful though ETOH has bunches of calories so moderation is the word or something!

I'm in...this is a great idea!

I've been doing Weight Watchers for a while now, but I'm kinda stalled out between 20 and 25 pounds. I need a new challenge like this to get my fat *** back in the gym! Thanks!

Ok all as a Christmas gift to myself I bought an Xbox. Now that has nothing to do with weight loss but I bought this "game" called Yourself Fitness. I will tell you I am in love with it. This "game" is a fitness program with its very own personal trainer. You do an overall fitness test to see where you are at, then it creates a program for you to follow to allow you to lose your maximum amount of weight. The cool thing is, it increases difficulity as time goes on. It also creates a meal plan for you, so you can eat right as well as lose weight. The personal trainer is really cool and it works at your level so you get the most out of it. I'm rambling I know but its such a cool thing I wanted to share with everyone. Heres a link so you can get a better idea about it.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00061NL7W/qid=1104285019/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1_etk-vg/104-6249384-6676753?v=glance&s=videogames&n=468642

hee hee. technology is so bizarre and fantastic. DDR is great too*- fitness for geeks (like me* :)). peachy keen.

this sounds like a great idea ...years from now, die-hard fans will get together and remember how Lost really changed their lives. ^____^ happy new year, all! cheers!

Ok, the time is approaching. remember January 5, 2005,

LOST DAY 1, 2005

Begins The Great LOST of Weight Contest!

Find those measuring tapes, load up your camera, we are full on Jan 5!

OK I'm in. This has got to be the oddest program I have ever decided to join. So much more fun then Dr Phil ::)

Man... suck... if this had only been done in 2003... lol *lost 40+ pounds over the summer* :p

I'm in too. Sounds great! :D

Ok, guys and gals, tomorrow is the big weigh in day! Also, measure in , etc. as per instructions on the first post on the first page of this thread.

Go ahead and take the photos, even if you don't wish to put them up on the thread.

For those who do, I will be making a collage of them with progress photos every three months!

It will really look great, I know it!

Well, I hope you are as psyched as I am, cause I need the motivation and the help of my fellow Lostkateers, fuseleers

to keep me at it.

I read an articale recently where the Doctor stated that it takes 30 days for something to become a habit,

and 6 months for it to become a part of your routine! So, let's start together and help each other stick with it!

Let The G>L>O>W> Begin!

:angel:

I give it a try

Okay, I've been mulling this over for a bit. I've been reluctant because I really need toning more than losing weight. Honestly, I'd be happy with 15 pounds (If I lost 25 or more I'd be starting to get into eat a cheeseburger for heavens sake range).

But I am trying to lose 15 pounds and train for running 5k races. So, after much thinking, I've decided to give this a go. I figure it doesn't matter how much you want to lose, or how much you eventually lose versus everyone else. It's the moral support we will all give each other, and given my workout history, I could use all the moral support I can get.

So count me in for the weigh/measure in tomorrow.

Checking in... LOL ;D and already to go... hee hee

Ok, I guess since I started this thread I'll be the first to post my starting statistics:


5' 10", 244 pounds, 47" chest, 49" BB waist, 43 5/8 " waist at belt line, 18 3/4 neck, 24 1/2 mid thigh, 17" mid calf


How do I feel?

Good that I am starting this program with support from other LOSTkteers, fuseleers, or something . . .


:angel:

I don't own a scale, but I'll measure in!

Measurements / How do I feel?
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
N 13 7/8", C 44", BB 42 3/4", MT 24 1/4", C 17 1/2" / juuuust fine!

for yesterday...

I'll just give weight

1/5

5'10" 194lbs

Oh this idea is faboo!!!
sign me up for this...
i will post my stats later tonight..
well done you, Hiram Abif !!

Okay, Here's mine.

Height: 5'8"
Weight: 145

Measurements:

Neck: 12 1/4"
Bust: 34"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 40" (I added this because this is my biggest problem area and wanted to track it)
Mid Thigh: 20 1/2"
Calf: 15"

How do I feel?*
In regards to my body Not too bad, but not too thrilled either. Definitely in need of some toning, slimming and over all fitness.* In general, happy that I have a support group to keep me motivated.

That's what this is all about. Supporting each other.

We can work together or we will fail alone; to paraphrase Jack!


Everyone is welcome to start at anytime. If you missed LOST DAY 1, Jan. 5, 2005, Wednesday,

then You can always start whenever you read this.

As Locke would say:* Don't Let Them Tell You What You Can't Do!



:angel:

Have had some Technical Problems with this Topic/Thread but we can post now.

Karri is working on getting rid of the little Lock on the right side of the screen title.

But Post those measurements and weights and pictures too if you feel like it!

:angel:

Count SewLost and Sis in.
What methods are people using to loose?
We are using a combo of TrimSpa, BowFlex and X-Box Dance Dance Revolution We got a late start--- we begin today. (1/11)

ok - so I don't own a scale...and the measurement thing was too much to do (LOL i know!)

but, I did start last week - eating better, cut down on snacking, exercised a bit...

and today, when i put on my boots that zip to the knee, they were LOOSE!!!!

so, obviously, something is going....

just hope i don't loose all the weight from JUST my calves!!!!

hopefully, i can get a scale one of these days...

KEEP PUSHING ME Y'ALL!

tonight i made lemon-basil chicken on my foreman grill...and instant garlic mashed po-tay-toes (no added salt, no butter, and used skim milk)....mmmmm....sometimes healthy food DOES taste good!

I was unable to start last week, due to a combination of severe jet lag and a horrible cold. But tomorrow is a new day!

Great that all of you are started: lostdreamer29, kaidysoft, SewLost and Sis!

lostdreamer29 and anyone else who maybe wondering, you may join the contest at anytime!

Make sure to check out the first post on the thread.* You don't have to post your numbers.

But, I've found that if I have a buddy system going where we all know where each other stands,

it will help keep me a little more accountable to myself and my buddies!

kaidy you made a good point.* Your cloths fitting better is always a sign of weight loss and/or

muscle toning!

The following site has great information about a similar program!* They also offer alot of practical knowledge

about how to go about losing the weight in a safe way that suits your lifestyle.* Check it out!

http://health.discovery.com/convergence/nationalbodychallenge2005/nationalbodychallenge2005.html

Keep up the great work!* Tomorrow is LOST DAY 2, 2005 - A weigh in day, or a measure in day if you do not have scales!


:angel:

1/12 - 193.5 I was actually down to 191 earlier in the week but then we a b-day party for my dad... LOL
1/5 - 5'10"* 194lbs

That is progress then dia!* Going to a big party and still loosing weight!

WoOt!

:angel:

OK, here is my LOST DAY 2 , Wednesday, 2005. - "Hearts and Minds" - G>L>O>W> Update

I've been sneaking the occasional chocolate, but the Karate has been knocking it off apparently!

I am down 2 pounds from 244#

down to 242# ! ! !*

2 pounds down!

Losing two pounds per week is about the maximum any Dietitian or Nutritionist will tell you is healthy weight loss.

Of course when you start as heavy as me, I think I stand to loose faster at the beginning I hope! :lol2:

Really, any more than 1 to 11/2 pounds* per week is too much and probably water.* We don't want to get dehydrated!

That would be a bad thing!

"Yippie Ki yeah . . ."

Everybody Update Now Before Midnight!

:angel:

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Right on Hiram and Dia!* Your first week and already doing well.* Keep up the good work!

I'll either have my update later tonight or tomorrow morning as I need to use the scale at the gym.

Hiram - that's great!!! ;D

Ditto!, or did I already say that?

Started 1/12/04 - 5'4" 186 lbs

Okay, here's my report:

1/5/04 - Weight: 145
1/12/04 - Weight: 142.8

That's 2.2, but I'm thinking I'll probably pop up to about 143 or 143.5 since yesterday I had hardly eaten lunch as it didn't sit well with me, and I hadn't eaten dinner yet. I also had just worked out, so there is some dehydration at work too. I'm pretty happy.

Nanse you did great!

Never make excuses for your success!

Next week is another 7 days.* You can loose 3500 to 5250 calories safely and easily in a week.

Say the nutritionists. That's 1 to 11/2 pounds!

Officially, don't anyone expect more than that. It took a long time to put it on, it will take a while to get it off.

Now, this is just my personal opinion, so please just take it as that:

If before you ate horribly, never exercised (especially aerobically), and were a couch or computer potatoe,

than I believe you stand to be able to loose more per week if you make big lifestyle changes.

Eating a balanced diet low in saturated fats and trans fats.* Read food labels.* Eat less red meats.* More fruit and veggies.

Aerobic ( means with oxygen ) exercise: Simply things like walking, biking, running, swimming, any exercise that

uses the major muscle groups continuously for a minimum of* 12 minutes at a time without getting short of breath.

At least 3 and up to 6 days per week. Breathing should be your guide.* You can buy heart rate monitors an stuff,

but the easiest thing is just to watch your breathing.

Hi GLOWers, found this counter on the net. Just click on the right side to see the counter.

Click on the left side to go to the counter home page where you can create your own weight loss counter.

<a href="http://www.tickercentral.com"><img border="0" src="http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1"></a>

Keep up the great work!

Hiram - that's a great counter you made... ;D me likes it... hee hee

dia - If you can see mine, I can see yours! - comeon, why so shy?


:angel:

but Hiram... I didn't make me a counter *she looks around innocently* :angel: :devil:

I never saw how long the challenge is supposed to last, but I'm determined to lose 100 pounds this year, to get back to the weight I was when I graduated high school almost ten years ago. Yuck, I can't believe it's been 10 years!

But anyway, I came to this late, but I'm going to do it. So sign me up, starting today.

I am currently 230 pounds. Haven't done the measurements because I don't have a measuring tape. Maybe I'll go get one tomorrow and post my measurements tomorrow night.

I think this is a great idea. Thanks to all of you who are doing it. Let's keep each other motivated!

Hi GLOWers, found this counter on the net. Just click on the right side to see the counter.

Click on the left side to go to the counter home page where you can create your own weight loss counter.

<a href="http://www.tickercentral.com"><img border="0" src="http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1"></a>

Keep up the great work!



I did this. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Welcome to the club CharliesGal! It is never to late to join.

Actually we have not set an end date, but we should probably choose a winner at the end of each season.

What does everyone think?


:angel:

lostdreamer29: you're welcome!* I thought it would be useful.* You can use it for birthdays anything you want to countdown.


http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1

yet another LOST Wed... and yet another screwed up week for weight loss... LOL

1/19 193 (party last saturday... grrrrrrrrr... and have another this weekend... then none for a while... YAY!!! maybe I'll be able to get on track then LOL)
1/12 - 193.5
1/5 - 5'10"* 194lbs

1/5/05 - Weight: 145
1/12/05 - Weight: 142.8
1/19/05 - Weight 142.8

Check in on Wednesday, LOST and Alias Day 3, 2005:

Initial Weight :* * * 244
Current Weight :* 239
Total weight change: - 5 pounds* Yeah me!

I even had to miss Karate last night!

I'd like to lose 25 pounds by

"The Destination L.A. 'My Birthday' ,I Wish you could take me to Italy instead,dia, Party!"

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1

dia: keep it up party girl, you're still losin' anyway! :-*

nanse: No gain is a good week, keep goin'* ! :)


:angel:

First off, awesome idea! This is just the kind of support I like!(associate anything with Lost and I am game) Thankfully, I actually started excercising at the cusp of the New Year. Here goes nothing.

1/5/05 -* Weight:* 230
1/12/05 - Weight: 228
1/19/05 - Weight: 224

I have been running 2 miles a week (so I go to the gym once a week...its been the 2 weeks before finals) which is usually about 25 minutes. Then I do the ultra fun MUSCLE TONING!!! Ow. Now that the semester is over, its Alyx to the gym thrice a week!

http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1stg/2.png

Initial Weight: 230
Current Weight: 229 (but I just started a couple of days ago!)
My Target: 130 by the end of this year

Yesterday, I bought Yourself! Fitness and a heart rate monitor. I haven't started it yet because I've got a cold, and don't really want to do strenuous exercise while I'm sick. But it looks like a really cool program, so I'm really excited about it.

1/12/05 - 186
1/19/05 - 184 - Down 2 pounds!!!

http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1rg0/1

Thanks Hiram for reminding me about this!

Ok, since I'm an idiot and am just now starting, I guess I'll give my info and all:

Weight-140
Height-64 inches

I'll edit later with my measurments...Lost is starting in 20 minutes, and I won't have time to dig out the tape measurer and do it before it comes on *:lol2:.

Anyway, my goal is 115, because that's the normal weight for a female my age and height. Yes, my doctor said it was fine that I started this thing...he actually said this might be exactly what I need to get back into shape. Background info: I used to be a pretty huge fitness buff. I took dancing from the time I was 4 until I was 14, and one day I just blew up and quit all of it. Kinda decided I didn't really care how I looked from then on out, and now I'm trying to pull myself out of my grunge state lol. So this should be cool. And I'm done rambling lol.

Way to go everyone!! It seems that we are on a roll here!

Welcome aboard Brianne

A roll with just a wee bit-o-butter!



http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1


:angel:

This is a link that might have some good help for us trying to lose weight!

http://www.health.discovery.com/convergence/nationalbodychallenge2005/poll.html

:angel:

yet another LOST Wed... and yet another screwed up week for weight loss... LOL

1/26 192.5 (last screwed up weekend LOL)
1/19* *193
1/12 - 193.5
1/5 - 5'10"* 194lbs

Hey Hey Hey! That's progress dia!

Lost 1.5 pounds in three weeks!

At that rate in ten weeks you will loose 5 pounds!

See your on a roll, and that's with you being bad, and probably
not exercising.

Consider it SUCCESS !

That reminds me, I need to post mine too!

:angel:

Hiram - that's with last weekend where I was eating out lunch & dinner fri, sat, & sunday... was at a Ren Faire symposium... and partying... LOL

1/5/05 -* Weight:* 230
1/12/05 - Weight: 228
1/19/05 - Weight: 224
1/26/05- Weight: 223 (ehh, grr, and anything else)

La Ti Da (http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1sth/1.png)

Well the good news is I didn't gain any weight!

Check in on Wednesday, LOST and Alias Day 4, 2005:

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005:* 244
01/11/2005:* 242
01/19/2005:* 239
01/26/2005:* 239

Total weight change: - 5 pounds* No change this week.

I'd like to lose 25 pounds by:

"The Destination L.A. 'My Birthday' ,I Wish you could take me to Italy instead,dia, Party!"

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1

Keep up the great work everyone!

:angel:

Hiram - that's cool... you don't always loose weight every week... so, keep up the good work... you can do it...* ;D *hugs* &* :-*

wish I could too, Hiram... but sadly I can't... but I'm gonna miss the LA party and your b-day... and that's a bummer... :(

Diablita, Take heart. You are not the only one who had an itty bitt step back.

1/5/05 - Weight: 145
1/12/05 - Weight: 142.8
1/19/05 - Weight 142.8
1/26/05 - Weight 143.5

I'm not too upset though. I was on a retreat this weekend. Not only did I not get to work out, but they served buffet style High Calories foods. Even when you don't fill you plate you are getting way more calories that you wanted. I did count it as a success that I managed to drink lots of water despite the availability of all sorts of temptin sodas, and I even managed to avoid pigging out on the readily available chocolate goodies.

Also, although I dion't have the measurements with me, I am happy to report that my waist, hips, and thighs are smaller by a smidge, and I managed to fit in a pair of capris that I had given up on in the fall. They were still a bit tight, but by golly, they didn't hurt! ;D

So little victories all around

Way to go everybody!* We seem to be missing a few this week.

Next week will be the one month mark!* We can do the measurements thing then.
I don't expect a big change in one month unless we have been combining some
good aerobic (walking, cycling, swimming, Poloar Bear Clubing, whatever) exercise
with watching the food intake!

But we'll give it a look. If it doesn't show worthwhile can in one month than we'll do it
every two or three months!* The main thing is, you know if your cloths fit better, and
if you can climb those stairs easier!

:angel:

2/2 192
1/26 192.5
1/19 193
1/12 193.5
1/5 194lbs 5'10"

Ummm lol totally not gonna put my weight on here. But I will tell ya I've lost about 10 pounds since starting the G.L.O.W. So yayy for me. And Yayyyy to all of you who are losing. Heck even YAYYYY's for all of those who are trying to lose. It takes a lot of commitment to go through a lifestyle change. ;D

Yeah Tari and Dia!!!

I believe Hiram said this week was measurement check in for those keeping track, so I'm goin to add that too.

First off, the weight tracking:

1/5/05 - Weight: 145
1/12/05 - Weight: 142.8
1/19/05 - Weight 142.8
1/26/05 - Weight 143.5
2/2/05 - Weight 143

Doin good there so Yeah!

But now for the real ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D part. (I was literally jumping around last night.)

At the first "weigh in" (or "measure in" as the case may be) on 1/5/05, I measured the following:


Measurements:

Neck: 12 1/4"
Bust: 34"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 40" (I added this because this is my biggest problem area and wanted to track it)
Mid Thigh: 20 1/2"
Calf: 15"


The measurements for 2/2/05 are:

Neck: 12 1/4"
Bust: 34"
Waist: 28 3/4" ;D
Hips: 39" ;D
Mid Thigh: 19 1/2" ;D
Calf: 13 3/4" ;D

So, how am I feeling?

:jump:

Full On!, ditto, and what she said!, or something!

Here is my report for this Wednesday, LOST and Alias DAY Number 5, 2005 ( February 3, 2005 )

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005:* 244
01/11/2005:* 242* -2
01/19/2005:* 239* -3
01/26/2005:* 239
02/03/2005* *237* -2

Total weight change: - 7 pounds* -2 pounds this week!* WoOt!!!.

Beginning Measurements:
01/04/2005:* *5' 10",* 244 pounds,* 47" chest,* 49"* * BB waist,*435/8* waist at belt line,*18 3/4 neck,*241/2 mid thigh,*17" mid calf
02/03/2005:* *5'10",* *237 pounds,* 47" chest,* 463/4 BB Waist, 431/4 waist at belt line,* 183/4 neck, 241/4 mid thigh, 163/4 mid calf

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * -7 pounds,* * * ** * * * * * * -21/4 inches,* * -3/8 inches,* * * ** * * * * * * * * ** * ** ** * - 1/4 inch * ** * *- 1/4 inch
How do I feel?
Happy, and successful considering that I have only changed half of the habits I need to in order to make my goals a quick and long term reality.* I am exercising though not enough days per week.* And my eating self-control is still out of control.* I got hit by the Charity Kryspy Kreme Donut people this week and of course I had to buy a dozen.* My freezer went on the blink so I was forced to cook all the Charity bought Cookie Dough Chocolate Chunk cookies at one time in order to "save them."* Of course they were gone in about three days!

So, I'm happy that I have LOST 7 pounds in this last month, but, I realize I have room for much improvement!
I'd still like to lose 25 pounds by:

"The Destination L.A. 'My Birthday' ,I Wish you could take me to Italy instead,dia, Party!"

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/2245/2

Keep up the great work everyone!


D.L.T.T.Y.W.Y.C.D.* *"Locke"

:angel:

1/12/05 - 186
1/19/05 - 184 - Down 2 pounds!!!
2/02/05 - 184 - Same

I'm amazed that everyone reporting has either LOST or maintained their weight every week!

And everyone reporting has had a net loss of pounds and or inches!

And perhaps most important of all, we all say we feel good about ourselves!

You G>L>O>W> LOSTkteers!


:angel:

I'm amazed that everyone reporting has either LOST or maintained their weight every week!

And everyone reporting has had a net loss of pounds and or inches!

And perhaps most important of all, we all say we feel good about ourselves!

You G>L>O>W> LOSTkteers!


:angel:


Amazing isn't it? I am in awe at how fantastically this is all going.

It must be the mysterious power of the LOST fuseleer, Lostkteer, fusees, or something, buddy system at work!


:angel:

The following link has alot of information that you may find useful as you try to lose weight and get in better shape:

http:health.discovery.com/convergence/nationalbodychallenge2005/nationalbodychallenge2005.html (http://health.discovery.com/convergence/nationalbodychallenge2005/nationalbodychallenge2005.html)

Remember tomorrow is posting day. LOST Day and Alias Day #6, 2005!


:angel:

I think that this was a really neat idea that you had. I'd so do it too, but I'm actually trying to gain a few pounds.

Hi guys, is it okay to join now? If so, I'll go ahead and weigh in tomorrow--not looking forward to it though. >:( I've been doing the South Beach Diet for almost two weeks, but haven't weighed or measured myself yet.

Absolutely welshmuse!* Anyone can start at any time.* I plan for this to be an on-going project from season to season
with people reaching their goals and becoming G>L>O>W> "CheerLeaders" for the rest of those who are still actively losing
weight and getting in better shape.


:angel:

We just hit 5,000 members at 2:51:03 PM EST, on Tuesday, Feb 8, 2005!

Whoops wrong thread! And then Karri pulled a Karri on us . . .

YAY!!! for 5000 members...

and I thought we were all cheerleaders anyway... LOL... we'll see how well I've done this week... probably not very... LOL *hangs head in shame...* been a bad girl and had no reason to blame on... :devil: except the devil made me do it... hee hee... or but that's right... that's me... so I made me do it...

Your a little Devil in disguise, yes you are, a little Devil in disguise . . .

Thank you, Thank you verry much!

2/9 193 *sigh*... will do better this week... :-\
2/2* * *192
1/26* *192.5
1/19* *193
1/12* 193.5
1/5* * 194lbs* *5'10"


{{hugs}} & *smoochies* for Hiram & Camel ;D

Okay, I'm officially weighing in for the first time:

Height: 5'5 "
Weight: 152.5
BMI: 25.4

I'm kinda glad I dieted for two week before weighing in the first time!

Thanks Hiram for starting this--great idea!!

EDIT: Goal Weight: 130 (Thanks for the tip, Hiram-I'm waiting for my email from the Ticker site)

welshmuse,

You might want to include a goal weight.* At the following sight you can make a neat little countdown
ticker that shows your progress in graphic form.* Here's mine:

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/2245/2

Go to this sight to make yours:
http://www.tickercentral.com

I think you click on My Account at the top of the screen to create your username then you go from there.

:angel:

1/5/05 - Weight: 145
1/12/05 - Weight: 142.8
1/19/05 - Weight 142.8
1/26/05 - Weight 143.5
2/2/05 - Weight 143
2/9/05 - Weight 141.5

:jump1: :jump1: :jump1:

1/12/05 - 186
1/19/05 - 184 - Down 2 pounds!!!
2/02/05 - 184 - Same
2/09/05 - 184 - Same *sighs* Well at least it in not up, right?

Here is my day late report for this Wednesday, LOST and Alias DAY Number 6, 2005 ( February 9, 2005 )

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005: 244
01/11/2005: 242 -2
01/19/2005: 239 -3
01/26/2005: 239
02/03/2005 237 -2
02/09/2005 236 -1
Total weight change: - 8 pounds -1 pounds this week!

I'd like to lose 25 pounds by:

"The Destination L.A. 'My Birthday' ,I Wish you could take me to Italy instead,dia, Party!"

I'm almost a third of the way there!

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1

Keep up the great work everyone!

Here's my report for this week:

2/9/05: 152.5 lbs.
2/16/05: 151.1 lbs. (-1.4)

YAY! Heading in the right direction.

I have to say it kind-of helped NOT having a Valentine this year--no one to give me chocolates!

Here is my day late report for this Wednesday, LOST and Alias DAY Number 7, 2005 ( February 16, 2005 )

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005:* 244
01/11/2005:* 242* -2
01/19/2005:* 239* -3
01/26/2005:* 239
02/03/2005* *237* -2
02/09/2005* *236* -1
02/16/2005* *236
Total weight change: - 8 pounds* 0 pounds this week!*

I'd like to lose 25 pounds by:

"The Destination L.A. 'My Birthday' ,I Wish you could take me to Italy instead,dia, Party!"

I'm almost a third of the way there! No Change this week but I don't feel bad about it. Plateaus
are going to occasionally occur!

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1

Keep up the great work everyone!



:angel:

Remember, next week is measurement week! We get to see how your body is reacting
to this weight loss!

Remember, next week is measurement week! We get to see how your body is reacting
to this weight loss!


It is? Not looking forward to that...

I will do it, though.

OK I'm late reporting my Wednesday numbers,but I see that I'm also the first!
Could it be we're afraid of that little tape measure.* Yes it's measurement week,
as if you didn't know!

Here is my day late report for this Wednesday, LOST and Alias DAY Number 7, 2005 ( February 16, 2005 )

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005:* 244
01/11/2005:* 242* -2
01/19/2005:* 239* -3
01/26/2005:* 239
02/03/2005* *237* -2
02/09/2005* *236* -1
02/16/2005* *236
02/23/2005* *235* -1
Total weight change: - 9 pounds* -1 pound this week!

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1

Beginning Measurements:
01/04/2005:* *5' 10",* 244 pounds,* 47" chest,* * * 49" BB waist, 43 5/8*waist at belt line, 18 3/4 neck, 24 1/2 mid thigh, 17" mid calf
02/23/2005:* *5' 10",* 235 pounds,* 471/2" chest,* 46" BB waist, 43 1/4 waist at belt line,*18 3/4 neck, 24 1/4 mid thigh, 16 3/4 mid calf

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * -9 pounds,* * * * * * * * * * * * * -3 inches,** ** * *-3/8 inches,* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * - 1/4 inch* * * * *- 1/4 inch
How do I feel?
Pretty good! Still gradually losing weight and fractions of inches here and there.

OK people don't make me come after you! You know I will!

Wowee! I think it has been two weeks since I was last able to track me progress.

1/5/05 - Weight: 145
1/12/05 - Weight: 142.8
1/19/05 - Weight 142.8
1/26/05 - Weight 143.5
2/2/05 - Weight 143
2/9/05 - Weight 141.5
3/2/05 - Weight 142

Nornally, I'd be somewhat disconcerted, but considering that illness and an out of town memorial service reduced my workouts to almost nil in the last two weeks staying steady isn't bad. Besides despite the weight remaining steady, I now need a belt for a couple pairs of pants, and I got a "YOWZA, your looking fantastic" from my hubby. Oh, and I can now jog 2.5 miles without having to stop.

So, not doing so bad really.

Congrats Hiram! You are doing amazingly well.

Sorry I missed last week--I was out of town for a few days and forgot to post when I got back.

Anyway, here is my update:

2/9/05: 152.5
2/16/05: 151.1 (-1.4)
3/02/05: 149.3 (-1.8 lbs)
Total lost: 3.2 lbs (plus whatever I lost the two weeks that I dieted before weighing myself!)
Goal: 130

I'm pretty psyched to be below 150!


Oh, and I can now jog 2.5 miles without having to stop.


That's great!!! I'm finally starting to work out too--it'll be a while before I can jog that much though. :)

I saw G.L.O.W. and flashed back to like 87'. Thought we had some Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling fans

I had forgot all about that! But I bet we will have some gorgeous ladies by teh time they reach their goals!

Great job Nanse and welshmuse!

I need to get my update up, or down that is!

I guess I need to set up a reminder bug e-mail to remind people to post each week too!

:angel:

Keep it up!! We can do it!!

;D

I saw that our little group dropped to the third page, and figured that we all must be getting very busy, and possibly a bit discouraged and/or frustrated. I just wanted to pop in and offer encouragement. Working out and eating right can be tough, especially if you have a busy life (Let's see....that is what? All of us? ;D ). Hang in there.

I also wanted to remind everyone that Wednesday is another check in (weigh in just sounds a little despressing to me). Even if you don't get a chance to weigh yourself this week, feel free to check in and share successes or disappointments or frustrations or joys.

Good Call Nanse!

Here I am with my weekly check in ( a day late ):

Here is my day late report for this Wednesday, LOST and Alias DAY Number 10, 2005 ( March 9, 2005 )

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005:* 244
01/11/2005:* 242* -2
01/19/2005:* 239* -3
01/26/2005:* 239
02/03/2005* *237* -2
02/09/2005* *236* -1
02/16/2005* *236
02/23/2005* *235* -1
03/02/2005* *235
03/09/2005* *234 -1

Total weight change: - 10 pounds* -1 pound this week!

I finally LOST the big TEN pounds! 10 down 34 to go!

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1

How do I feel?
Pretty good!* Still gradually losing weight!

OK people don't make me come after you!* You know I will!

This is a G>L>O>W> Reminder!

Weekly postings are due each LOST day! That’s Wednesday for the uninitiated.

Every forth LOST day is measurement day for those who wish to participate in that.

Fourth LOST Days are: 1/26, 2/22, 3/22 and so on . . .

Keep up the good work and let us know how you are doing!* We all need to encourage one another!

Keep G>L>O>W>ing,

Glenn* :angel:

Sorry I'm so late with this. Couldn't get to a scale until last night.

First off......
CONGRATS TO HIRAM!!
You are doing Awesome!

Now to my check in

1/5/05 - Weight: 145
1/12/05 - Weight: 142.8
1/19/05 - Weight 142.8
1/26/05 - Weight 143.5
2/2/05 - Weight 143
2/9/05 - Weight 141.5
3/2/05 - Weight 142
3/9/05 - Weight 142

Staying relatively steady. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!! I know I much focus on the fact that I'm steady. I also must focus on the fact that while the weight is staying maddeningly in the same place, the inches are shrinking. My waist is slimmer (I'm beginning to notice it in my pants), my hips and thighs are more toned, and I will probably be able to do a slow 5K race by April.

Still Grrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Nance that's great!* You'are absolutely right. It isn't all about the weight. That is just one reference number.
Things like the measurements tell the tail.* Like how different you look.* You are obviously exchanging
muscle mass, which is twice as dense as fat, for fat.* If you imagine a half gallon carton of milk and a gallon
of milk.* The half gallon is muscle and the gallon is fat.* Then, imagine they weigh the same! That is why your
clothes are fitting better.* Not because your weight is down, but because your body is changing!

You go girl!!!
Glenn* * :angel:

Okay--I'm FINALLY posting Wednesday's results. My internet has been out and it's finally back up!!! Anyway, here are the numbers:

2/9/05: 152.5
2/16/05: 151.1 (-1.4)
3/02/05: 149.3 (-1.8 lbs)
3/09/05: 147.4 (-1.9 lbs)
Total lost: 5.1 lbs (plus whatever I lost the two weeks that I dieted before weighing myself!)
Goal: 130

Slow and steady wins the race... :)

Wow-I was the last to post last week and the first to post this week!

Here are the numbers:

2/9/05: 152.5
2/16/05: 151.1 (-1.4)
3/02/05: 149.3 (-1.8 lbs)
3/09/05: 147.4 (-1.9 lbs)
3/16/05: 146.1 (-1.3 lbs)
Total lost: 6.4 lbs (plus whatever I lost the two weeks that I dieted before weighing myself!)
Goal: 130

Well, I don't expect a huge loss for next week, because today is my birthday! So, I'll be eating whatever I want tonight. But will be back on the program tomorrow. :)

:hb2:

Welshmuse Fantastic Job! I wish I was losing a pound or more a week. Awesome!

As for me, more of the same *sigh*

1/5/05 - Weight: 145
1/12/05 - Weight: 142.8
1/19/05 - Weight 142.8
1/26/05 - Weight 143.5
2/2/05 - Weight 143
2/9/05 - Weight 141.5
3/2/05 - Weight 142
3/9/05 - Weight 142
3/16/05 - Weight 142

I reiterate the grrrrrrrrrrr, but celebrate the fact that I ran 4 miles yesterday. Just taking good news where ever I can get it.

That's great Nanse! At this point I can't even imagine running that far!

I think the reason I've been losing at a fairly steady rate so far is that I have a lot of fat to lose, and I haven't worked out in a long time so I don't have a lot of muscle tone. Building muscle makes a huge difference in the numbers--you can have two people who are the same height and weigh the same but look completely different--it's all about body fat %.

Anyway, what I'm trying to say (not very articulately) is don't stress about the numbers--you're obviously getting into great shape, and that's what counts! :)

Thanks! That is what I keep telling myself. Sometimes the number get you down though. I'm looking forward to the measure in coming up. I have to say that watching the measurements shrik certainly makes up for the weight disappointments.

There you go Nanse! Total weight is too often the only thing people look at to determine their success or failure.
I watched a show on the Discovery channel last night called something like "Celebrity Weight Loss Challenge."
One of the tests the consulting Doctor did was a simple electric impedence test. This calculates the pounds of
fat lost and pounds of muscle gained.

IHS,

Glenn :angel:

Happy Belated Birthday welshmuse!

:angel:

This is a great thread -- WHY have I not seen it sooner ---

I have been exercising regularly and have lost 10 pounds - have 16 left to go -- BUT what a great support group this is !!!

Thanks, Hiram!

care_n_jim: wow, great job! This is a great support group-I'm glad you found it. It's nice to be able to chat with others here about weight loss. Because, let's face it, sometimes our friends and loved ones get sick of hearing us yap about it! :)

Good Goddard! Here I am the starter of the thread and I forgot to post my NUMBERS!

It must be the Hurley NUMBER Curse! That's my Carlton Cuse and I'm sticken to it!

I'll be Damon if I let that happen again!

I guess I needed to send myself a G>L>O>W> Reminder!

Here is my late report for this Wednesday, LOST and Alias DAY Number 11, 2005 ( March 16, 2005 )

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005: 244
01/11/2005: 242 -2
01/19/2005: 239 -3
01/26/2005: 239
02/03/2005 237 -2
02/09/2005 236 -1
02/16/2005 236
02/23/2005 235 -1
03/02/2005 235
03/09/2005 234 -1
03/16/2005 234
Total weight change: - 10 pounds no change this week!

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1

How do I feel?
Pretty good! Still gradually losing weight!

:angel:

Welcome to G>L>O.W> care_n_jim !

This is just a formality but kinda gotta do it, it's in the charter:

All in favor of adding care_n_jim to Teh G>L>O>W> respond by saying "Pass Go, 3500 calories LOST!"

All opposed: "Eat a jar of Jif Peanut Butter in front of Claire!"


My vote:* "Pass Go 3500 calories LOST!"

:angel:

Here's my numbers for this week:

2/9/05: 152.5
2/16/05: 151.1 (-1.4)
3/02/05: 149.3 (-1.8 lbs)
3/09/05: 147.4 (-1.9 lbs)
3/16/05: 146.1 (-1.3 lbs)
3/23/05: 144.7 (-1.4 lbs)
Total lost: 7.8 lbs (plus whatever I lost the two weeks that I dieted before weighing myself!)
Goal: 130

Well, the numbers are still going down, little by little. I'm starting a new job soon, so hopefully the office won't have lots of bad goodies to temp me!

Hiram, are you making up new rules? :) Okay..."Pass go 3500 calories LOST!"

/5/05 - Weight: 145
1/12/05 - Weight: 142.8
1/19/05 - Weight 142.8
1/26/05 - Weight 143.5
2/2/05 - Weight 143
2/9/05 - Weight 141.5
3/2/05 - Weight 142
3/9/05 - Weight 142
3/16/05 - Weight 142
3/23/05 - Weight 140 (-2)

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Finally!

I'm pretty sure it won't last into next week though, but I'm okay with that. It's Easter, and I plan on pigging out on chocolate and Strawberries for that one day.

Good Job welshmuse! May you continue to avoid/resist temptation!

Got's to vote huh? Okay Hiram!

care-n-jim "Pass Go, 3500 calories Lost!"

Shush! . . . don't tell them I'm making up new rules, that'll spoil my fun!


:angel:

Oh my goodness, you mean to tell me it is after midnight and no one has posted their numbers for the week!

What is going on people!* Let's get it together!* Drop and give me twenty!* Just kidding about that last part. :lol2:

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005:* 244
01/11/2005:* 242* -2
01/19/2005:* 239* -3
01/26/2005:* 239
02/03/2005* *237* -2
02/09/2005* *236* -1
02/16/2005* *236
02/23/2005* *235* -1
03/02/2005* *235
03/09/2005* *234 -1
03/16/2005* *234
03/23/2005* *234
03/30/2005* *234
Total weight change: - 10 pounds! No change this week either!

Easter and those after Easter Chocolate Sales really ruined my Will Power this week.
*He says as he wipes chocolate off his lips. Hiram prefers it cold so it doesn't melt on the way in*

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1

How do I feel?
Kinda guilty!

"The bunny, the bunny, oh I ate the bunny, I started with the ears and oh it was so yummy,
The bunnies, the bunnies, oh I ate the bunnies, I'm feeling kinda sick from my head down to my tummy . . . "

I can not remember when I have eaten so much chocolate in my life!

Thanks again Hriam for the invite.

since I really got "serious" about my weight last April I have lost 45 pounds. My issue is cravings and energy to exercise everyday. Starting tomorrow I start my full slim fast, fruits, vegetables, and yogurt diet and see if I can loose some weight. I have to make for two months worth. EEK!! I too was naughty over Easter. Stinking Holiday's. hehe!!

Good Luck to everyone!! ;)

1/5/05 - Weight: 145
1/12/05 - Weight: 142.8
1/19/05 - Weight 142.8
1/26/05 - Weight 143.5
2/2/05 - Weight 143
2/9/05 - Weight 141.5
3/2/05 - Weight 142
3/9/05 - Weight 142
3/16/05 - Weight 142
3/23/05 - Weight 140
3/30/05 - Weight 140

I'm thrilled! I held steady even after the great Chocolate Feast of Easter 2005. Yippee. Not to mention I'm at a total of a 5 pound loss, and yesterday I realized that I desperately needed a belt for my new capri pants.

Great Job Hiram! Holding steady after a holiday (A Holiday where chocolate is everywhere in some of its' most tantalizing forms) is absolutely awesome!

Welcome to G>L>O>W> Roni 1 and Great Job you and Nanse!

I guess i'm gonna have to send out a G>L>O>W> Alert if the rest of the gang
doesn't fess up and post! It was hard on the all of our scales this week.

Oh, I guess we all forgot last weeks measurement week! I vote to do it on the next LOST Day, "Do No Harm".
Kinda ironic! :lol2:

Hiram

Thanks Hiram!! Good job to both of you, Hiram and Nanse. I didn't mention it before Hiram. Sorry darlin!!

Right now I am sitting pretty at 190. My top weight...235. my goal weight...125. I will post if I lost anything on Sunday.

Oops...forgot to post this week (I did remember to weigh in on Wed, however.) :blush:

Ok here we go-

2/9/05: 152.5
2/16/05: 151.1 (-1.4)
3/02/05: 149.3 (-1.8 lbs)
3/09/05: 147.4 (-1.9 lbs)
3/16/05: 146.1 (-1.3 lbs)
3/23/05: 144.7 (-1.4 lbs)
3/30/05: 145.4 (+0.7 lbs)
Total lost: 7.1 lbs (plus whatever I lost the two weeks that I dieted before weighing myself!)
Goal: 130

Not my best week, but I blame the Easter bunny!!! Oh well, I got back on the horse the day after chocolate-fest, so things should be getting back on track.

Hey welshmuse, I should have declared Easter week a bye-week because of all the chocolate bunnies and eggs bouncing around!


:angel:

Hello fellow GLOWers!

Here are my numbers for this week:

2/9/05: 152.5
2/16/05: 151.1 (-1.4)
3/02/05: 149.3 (-1.8 lbs)
3/09/05: 147.4 (-1.9 lbs)
3/16/05: 146.1 (-1.3 lbs)
3/23/05: 144.7 (-1.4 lbs)
3/30/05: 145.4 (+0.7 lbs)
4/06/05: 144.6 (-0.8 lbs)
Total lost: 7.9 lbs (plus whatever I lost the two weeks that I dieted before weighing myself!)
Goal: 130

At least I lost what I had gained over Easter! And I finally joined a gym--beach season is coming soon...ack! :fear2:

Measurement week, Right? Let's start with the basics first, though. For my weight this week it's the same old same old. The pounds are coming off at an agonizingly slow pace, but they are coming off I'm down 5 pounds total:

1/5/05 - Weight: 145
1/12/05 - Weight: 142.8
1/19/05 - Weight 142.8
1/26/05 - Weight 143.5
2/2/05 - Weight 143
2/9/05 - Weight 141.5
3/2/05 - Weight 142
3/9/05 - Weight 142
3/16/05 - Weight 142
3/23/05 - Weight 140
3/30/05 - Weight 140
4/6/05 - Weight 140

But check this out. Apparently my muscle to fat ratio has been switching around wonderfully. This has got to be the the reason for me haveing the measurement success below, but not loosing the pounds I had hoped.

Measurements:

Original:
Neck: 12 1/4"
Bust: 34"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 40"
Mid Thigh: 20 1/2"
Calf: 15"

2/2/05:
Neck: 12 1/4"
Bust: 34"
Waist: 28 3/4"
Hips: 39"
Mid Thigh: 19 1/2"
Calf: 13 3/4"

4/6/05
Neck: 12 1/4"
Bust: 34"
Waist: 27 1/2"
Hips: 38 1/4"
Mid Thigh: 19"
Calf: 13 1/2"

I have to say, I'm liking measurement weeks. ;D

That's the ames of the game Nanse! Make those clothes fit better and get yourself feeling fitter!

You are doing great!

OK I'm late reporting my Wednesday numbers.
Could it be we're afraid of that little tape measure.
Yes it's measurement week, as if you didn't know!
Nanse the ever faithful has her 's in on time.

Here is my day late report for this Wednesday, LOST and Alias DAY Number 7, 2005 ( February 16, 2005 )

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005:* 244
01/11/2005:* 242* -2
01/19/2005:* 239* -3
01/26/2005:* 239
02/03/2005* *237* -2
02/09/2005* *236* -1
02/16/2005* *236
02/23/2005* *235* -1
03/02/2005* *235
03/09/2005* *234 -1
03/16/2005* *234
03/23/2005* *234
03/30/2005* *234
04/06/2005* *234
Total weight change: - 10 pounds! No change this week either!

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1

Beginning Measurements:
01/04/2005:* *5' 10",* 244 pounds,* 47" chest,* * * 49" BB waist, 435/8" waist at belt line, 183/4"neck, 241/2" mid thigh, 17" mid calf
04/05/2005:* *5' 10",* 234 pounds,* 48" chest,* 451/2" BB waist, 421/2" waist at belt line, 181/2"neck, 241/4" mid thigh, 161/2"mid calf

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * -9 pounds,* * * * * * * ** * * * -31/2" inches,* * * * *-11/8"inches,* * * * * * * - 1/4 inch* * * * *- 1/4 inch* * * * * * * 1/2"inch
How do I feel?
Pretty good!* Still gradually losing weight and fractions of inches here and there.

OK people don't make me come after you!* You know I will!

Just curious, is it too late to join in? I just discovered this thread and I've been wanting to lose some weight for a while now. How long are you guys going to continue with this? Because if you're winding down because of the finale approaching, then it would seem kinda silly for me to join in now, wouldn't it?

Welcome orangepolarbear to the G>L>O>W> !

No, people can join in at anytime. This is an on going Support Group.
If someone reaches their goal then they of course will still be an encourager to the rest of us,
and the new folks coming on board.

At the end of each Season we will have some kind of "Who LOST The Most Weight Winner" or
"Who LOST The Greatest Percentage of Their Goal Winner". Just for kind of a fun challenge.

Just check out the first post on this thread for what to Post and when.
Since it will be your First Post, go ahead and include your measurements.

We Post on each LOST Day, Wednesday. Some of us tend to procrastinate or forget to post on time
because we get all wrapped up in the episodes. But it is best to weigh in as soon as you get up in the morning anyway!

If you have any questions, just post them here and someone will help you.

Glenn

:angel:

Awesome!* I guess I'll start next Wednesday, so I'll weigh in the same time as everyone else...and then I'll do measurements and all that fun stuff then too.* For the time being until next Wednesday, I guess I'll just lurk and get myself all psyched, ect. :stuart: :poking:

I would love to join. I really do want to lose some wait for the Summer. Here are my measurements.


Height: 5'5
Weight: 125lbs
Waist: 28 inches
Bust: 34 1/2 inches
Thighs: 20 inches
Calves: 14 inches
Hips: 33 1/2 inches
Neck: 12 1/2 inches

Welcome orangepolarbear and Shayidfan!!! :)

Good to have some new blood here.

I actually have some good news to share--I start a new job tomorrow and went shopping this weekend for work clothes. I am happy to report that I am officially a size 8 for the first time since high school! (I graduated almost 8 years ago).

I'm still not exactly feeling beach-ready but my shopping trip was definately a great morale boost :)

Go welshmuse! Go welshmuse!
Go welshmuse! Go welshmuse!

There you have it Ladies and Gentlemen, another G>L>O>W> Success Story!

welshmuse did the hard work, and the G>L>O>W> Support Group provided some of the encouragement!

WoOt and HoOt !

You know what this means welshmuse!* We would really like to have a photo of the new you!
If that's ok with you.* I know how shy you are.

:angel:

I'm under the assumption that we are to post our information??? Bad assumption???

4-13-05: 238

Measurements:

Neck- 15
Chest- 45
Waist- 46
Mid-thigh- 26
Calf- 17

It should be a very interesting attempt to lose weight....

Unfortunatly, I did not lose any weight, but I wasn't expecting much, since I just started this on Saturday. And of course, it's been tough to adapt to a new diet!

Congratulations welshmuse, that really is wonderful! ;D

Welcome Shayidfan to The G>L>O>W>!

Yes, orangepolarbear this is when we post the info, on LOST Days, Wednesdays for the uninitiated.
The Measurement days got a little off track.
Actually it is my turn to post as well.

Yes it's measurement week, as if you didn't know!
Nanse the ever faithful has her 's in on time.

Here is my day late report for this Wednesday, LOST and Alias DAY Number 15, 2005 ( April 13, 2005 )

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005:* 244
01/11/2005:* 242* -2
01/19/2005:* 239* -3
01/26/2005:* 239
02/03/2005* *237* -2
02/09/2005* *236* -1
02/16/2005* *236
02/23/2005* *235* -1
03/02/2005* *235
03/09/2005* *234 -1
thru
04/06/2005* *234
04/13/2005* *233

Total weight change: - 11 pounds! Yay! Finally off that plateau! -1 pound this week!

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1p6c/1

How do I feel?
Much better now that I broke through that plateau I was stuck at!* Even though I was gradually fractions of inches here and there
and I could see my body changing, I wanted pounds to go away!* There is still along way to go to 200# !


:angel:

Welcome new GLOWers and way to go Hiram and welshmuse. Hiram, you are just doing marvelously, and welshmuse, isn't the clothes confirmation the best. The scale is one thing, but fitting into that smaller size is one of the best rewards

1/5/05 - Weight: 145
1/12/05 - Weight: 142.8
1/19/05 - Weight 142.8
1/26/05 - Weight 143.5
2/2/05 - Weight 143
2/9/05 - Weight 141.5
3/2/05 - Weight 142
3/9/05 - Weight 142
3/16/05 - Weight 142
3/23/05 - Weight 140
3/30/05 - Weight 140
4/6/05 - Weight 140
4/13/05 - Weight 140

Weight wise, I'm same old same old, but not really worrying about it. Although I did dip slightly below 140 for a joyous moment. Alas, it was not to last (of course it was only 139.6 so one decent healthy meal blasted that away).

Please wish me luck. I am running my first post GLOW 5k on Saturday. I did run a 5K back in Sept, thought I was going to die ;D. I fell off the workout wagon shortly thereafter, so this really feels like my first. I'm not looking to be particularly competetive (I'm still pretty slow), but would love any good vibes to help me beat my last best time of 31:38.

Thanks for encouragement guys!

Here's my numbers for this week:

2/9/05: 152.5
2/16/05: 151.1 (-1.4)
3/02/05: 149.3 (-1.8 lbs)
3/09/05: 147.4 (-1.9 lbs)
3/16/05: 146.1 (-1.3 lbs)
3/23/05: 144.7 (-1.4 lbs)
3/30/05: 145.4 (+0.7 lbs)
4/06/05: 144.6 (-0.8 lbs)
4/13/05: 144.6
Total lost: 7.9 lbs (plus whatever I lost the two weeks that I dieted before weighing myself!)
Goal: 130

I seem to have hit a bit of a plateau--I guess it's time to kick-up the workouts.

Good luck on the 5K Nanse--that's a great accomplishment.

Oh well, even though I didn't lose any this week, I'm still thrilled about going down a size! Still have a long way to go toward my goal, though.

Hiram I'll post pics eventually--when I figure out how to do it. :) Congrats on making it past the plateau!!!

How did the 5K go Nanse? You are always a Winner if you make it to the start line!

:angel:

Well, timewise I was disappointed. I actually went alightly slower than before.

However, I ended strong. I didn't feel like I would keel over and die. Actually, I could have gone a bit longer. I was somewhere in the middle of the field, so although there were plenty ahead of me, there were a good number behind me as well. Also, once I settled into a pace, none of the people I passed passed me, so a couple minor victories there.

I'm now energized to improve my speed. I must break 30 minutes on my next race.

Is that the sound of Victory I hear?

Way to go Nanse !* A big WoOt and a HoOt !

:jump: :bdaysmile: :bdaywink: :bdaybiggrin: :holiday: :jump: :holiday: :bdaybiggrin: :bdaywink: :bdaysmile: :jump:

Victory is Yours Saith the god of G>L>O>W>,

if I my paraphrase without getting stuck down by lightening.


We have rebuilt her!

She can run easier better, longer then faster!

Actually, you are rebuilding yourself!

Congratulations!

:angel:

I saw on the first page that this started on January 1st, but I just finally started doing something about the weight I gained after I quit smoking.* ( I smoked for 17 yrs before that, and I've been smoke free for over a year now!)* *Anyway, my mom and I decided to join Curves and start eating healthier, cuz we both want to not only be healthier in general, but a cousin of mine is getting married in November and I'd like to be a bit thinner.* I am WAY too heavy right now.* I think this is a great idea for a thread.* Kind of like a support group, right?* Anyway, I'd like to join in, if it's not too late!

Marina

Hey Hiram! Do we have to so some secret word/vote in order to let rathrb in like we did the last time?

psst....rathrb....as far as I'm concerned your in. ;D

psst....rathrb....as far as I'm concerned your in.* ;D


thanks, Nanse* *;)*

Will it help if I do my best impression of puppy dog eyes?

Marina

All in favor of adding rathrbLOSTwithDOM to the G>L>O>W> support group:

say 3500 calories = a pound!

All opposed, must tell what they ate for the last two days! All of it!

I say 3500 calories = a pound, Nanse is present, which makes a quorum and also votes in the affirmative,
therefore let it be forthwith entered into the minutes of this G>L>O>W> support group number 1, that
rathrbLOSTwithDOM is now a full member with all the privileges and responsibilities as stated in post
number one of the thread!

My post for this week follows:

Here is my day late report for this Wednesday, LOST and Alias DAY Number 16, 2005 ( April 20, 2005 )

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005:* 244
01/11/2005:* 242* -2
01/19/2005:* 239* -3
01/26/2005:* 239
02/03/2005* *237* -2
02/09/2005* *236* -1
02/16/2005* *236
02/23/2005* *235* -1
03/02/2005* *235
03/09/2005* *234* -1
thru
04/06/2005* *234
04/13/2005* *233* -1
04/20/2005* *230* -3

Total weight change: - 14 pounds! Yay!* * -3 pounds this week!

With no new LOST Eppy this week to talk about, and all of my Easter Chocolate
supply finally exhausted, I was able to crack down.* I exercised everyday aerobically,
did karate class 2 hours X two days, and ate more sensibly.
In other words I practiced what I preached!

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/2245/1

How do I feel?
Great ! I even noticed my pants are starting to get a bit loose! There is still along way to go to 200# !

:angel:

Fantastic Job Hiram!!! Down 3 in one week and a total of 14. Wow!!

I'll have my official check in tomorrow. I don't have access to a scale until tonight.

Oh, thank you! I shall get my measurements from Curves, since they took all that info down for me. And, thankfully I have a scale here at home to check myself, even if they do weigh and measure you weekly at Curves. Do we keep a daily journal of the foods we've eaten?

Marina

Nah, I was justa' joshin' about that, unless you want to of course.

Seriously, I understand that if you do keep a journal of what you eat for the first few weeks of your
change in eating habits, it will be a real eye opener.

Notice I didn't say diet. I try to avoid that word because it implies a temporary change in eating.
This has to be a life change.

Gosh, I sound like one of those TV Infomercial Gurus!

:angel:

Gosh, I sound like one of those TV Infomercial Gurus!

:angel:


You should put that in your sig line! :lol2: Well, I know I have to get serious about this, cuz I gained too much weight after I quit smoking. I went from being 200 lbs and losing to gaining 70 lbs! I'm too short for all that weight! My knees have been killing me and I have absolutely no energy anymore. I am definitely not happy with myself! I've even stopped going out with my friends cuz I'm just SOOO uncomfortable with the way I am.
I'm glad this group is around. I'm gonna need all the support I can get.

Marina

I know exactly how you feel, really! Usually I hate it when someone says "I know exactly how you feel, but I really can relate!
When I turned 29 for the, ah, after a few times, I suddenly gained about forty pounds in one year.
I had run my fourth marathon just the year before! I had taken some time of from regular exercise
after that last marathon, and when I tried to get back into running, my knees literaly could not handle
the extra weight!

Then about eight months ago in a freak accident I tore a ligament in my left knee. After the orthrascopic
surgery it hasn't been the same. Untill I lose the weight I know I won't be able to do any load bearing exercise.
So, I do Karate which doesn't involve any real high impact on my legs. And I ride my bike.

Also, of course I have changed my eating habits. I started this group, because I know I do better when I have
partners to encourage me. So welcome, and I hope you will enjoy your experience!

:angel:

I'm sure I will have a good experience here. I just love this entire board. The Fuselage really is a great environment.

I've managed to injure both of my knees over the years. First time in high school, when I literally landed on top of it while attempting an 'air split'. The second time was about 2 years ago, the opposite knee. I tripped over some junk on the floor at work, and because I was trying to protect the old injury, I landed on the other one and injured that one for good.

Marina

Double Ouch!

Oh, I just noticed you're not far from Premium Economy! Well, not very far.

Here are the levels you can achieve. Caveat: Posts in Games do not count towards your Total Post Count!

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10. Pilot ( entered at ????? )

Some of us enjoy playing the Race to Pilot Game for lack of a better name. But with over 10,000 Topics
in the Threaded Board there is much for you to do without ever getting bored, or is that boared!
We don't really know what will happen to the first person who gets to the Pilot's seat. Well, that's not entirely
true. The Pilot of Oceanic Flight 815 ( Greg Gunberg ) got killed by the "Monster"! But, here maybe the winner
will get something, who knows!

Have fun, and we’ll see ya on the threads!

D.L.T.T.Y.W.Y.C.D. - Locke

Hiram

:angel:

It's easier to post now that I've gotten to know a few people on the boards. I don't think I'll be the first to reach the pilot's seat, though. :lol2: I actually thought I'd NEVER reach premium, and now I'm almost there! YAY!

Marina

04/06/2005 125
04/13/2005 125
04/20/2005 124 -1

Sorry for the late post. I didn't get a scale until yesterday. But yes. I lost one pound. I know it's not much, but I am very proud of myself.


I know exactly how you feel, really! Usually I hate it when someone says "I know exactly how you feel, but I really can relate!
When I turned 29 for the, ah, after a few times, I suddenly gained about forty pounds in one year.
I had run my fourth marathon just the year before! I had taken some time of from regular exercise
after that last marathon, and when I tried to get back into running, my knees literaly could not handle
the extra weight!


I kind of know how you feel. Last year, I was in the best shape I've ever been. I was down to 110 pounds, and my muscle to fat ratio was great. It's all because, I'd been training for a whole year for my Tae Kwon Do. We went to Korea to compete in the World Championships. (By us...I mean the team from USA.) That was great, I mean...we were celebrities there! But then I came home, and we took a break from training. And just like that I gained 15 pounds. We're going to Australia in 2007, but I don't want to rely on heavy training to get me back to what I was. I want to get myself into a notch, where I am excerisizing, and eating better. :)

That is way too cool!* I'm a karateka myself. I take Okinawan Seibukan Karate!* The Original Karate-Do!
I hope to make it to Okinawa this year!
My specialties are Karate Kata and Kobudo ( bo ) Kata.* We do sparing in my dojo but not for competition.

As you said the Martial Arts Practice alone will not drop the pounds quickly.
You've got to add aerobics and dietary changes, IMHO.

:angel:

Sorry for the VERY late post. Senioritis and craziness at school and I completely forgot to weigh in until today!

4-13-05: 238
4-23-05: 235 -3


This confuzzles me, as I have no idea how I could lose 3 pounds in a little over a week. Granted, I'm eating less and trying to eat better, but that just seems like a lot. I'm wondering if I maybe read my scale wrong the first day.

orangepolarbear,

It isn't that unusual to lose two or three pounds in a week, especially in the first week of trying to lose.
The bad news is that some of it is proly water. But, again it is expected. One thing that changes as
people improve their eating habits is they tend to eat a lower sodium diet by default. Sodium causes
your body to hold on to fluid. So if you had a higher daily intake of it than now, your body will begin to
lose some of that excess fluid, which is a good thing. Excess fluid makes extra work on your bodies
systems.

Of course, I'm not a Doctor, just play one on the internet!

:angel:

(to the tune of "It's Another Saturday Night")

Well it's another LOST night and I don't see nobody,
I weighed myself so I guess I'll post.
And what would I give to have someone to talk to,
Oh what a happy day!

My post for this week follows:

Here is my bear-ly late report for this Wednesday, LOST and Alias DAY Number 17, 2005 ( April 27, 2005 )

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005:* 244
01/11/2005:* 242* -2
01/19/2005:* 239* -3
01/26/2005:* 239
02/03/2005* *237* -2
02/09/2005* *236* -1
02/16/2005* *236
02/23/2005* *235* -1
03/02/2005* *235
03/09/2005* *234* -1
thru
04/06/2005* *234
04/13/2005* *233* -1
04/20/2005* *230* -3
04/27/2005* *229* -1
Total weight change: - 15 pounds! WoOT and a HoOT!* * -1 pounds this week!

Well once again we didn't have much to talk about on LOST.* All we had to look forward to LOST was a clip show. So* I kept at
my daily exercise plan: aerobics, Karate(low impact), good nutrition.

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/2245/2

How do I feel?
Great ! My pants and shirts are getting more and more loose!* However, there is still along way to go to 200# !


:angel:

Yowza! Real Life can be a pain sometimes. Not only did I miss last weeks, but this weel's is late. Oh Well, better late than never right?

1/5/05 - Weight: 145
1/12/05 - Weight: 142.8
1/19/05 - Weight 142.8
1/26/05 - Weight 143.5
2/2/05 - Weight 143
2/9/05 - Weight 141.5
3/2/05 - Weight 142
3/9/05 - Weight 142
3/16/05 - Weight 142
3/23/05 - Weight 140
3/30/05 - Weight 140
4/6/05 - Weight 140
4/13/05 - Weight 140
4/20/05 - Weight 141.6 :( :( :(
4/27/05 - Weight 139.8 ;D

As you can see, the week of 4/20 was rather frustrating. I gained weight, and I didn't even have a good pig out party to blame it on. >:( But then this last week I obviously made up for it. ;D

Cool Nanse! You broke through the -5 pound barrier!


:angel:

04/06/2005 125
04/13/2005 125
04/20/2005 124 -1
04/27/2005 123 -1

Another pound down. I am so proud of myself. I've been running, and keeping up with my Tae Kwon Do. And my eating habits are getting much better. Yay for me! Sorry about the late reply.

Better ate than ever! . . . wait I mean . . .


:angel:

I just want to say that I am so proud of all of you for trying so hard! It is a very difficult thing to do, losing weight! Trust me...*gag*(I can't believe I am telling this :fear3:---It motivation) 2 years ago I weighed in at 160 lbs and only 5 feet tall. I was getting into size 13's and seriously getting sick of myself. Now I am about 118, still at 5 feet tall, and my jean size varies from 1-5's depending on the brand. I still have some SKIN to shed, but the fact that I have lost about 45 lbs and am smaller now than I was when I graduated high school is a big deal to me.


So keep it up and if you want more motivation, I will be back to congratulate you all!


WAY TO GO!!! :jump:

bri,

Thank's so MUCH for your vote of confidence!

You know what I find that motivates me a lot is when I see

"before and after" pictures of people who have LOST a lot of weight !

Don't you?* Would you? Huh, please?* It really would be motivating ! ! !


:angel:
*

Well I am not as computer smart as you, but I sure can email you some and let you do the posting on here....it's really sad...the before picture! But I remind you that 160 for a 5 foot gal looks so much bigger. So I will get on that tomorrow and email you my before and after....I noticed that I didn't take many pictures then of myself, but have some nonethelss and I resisted the thought of throwing them away.


I may join to keep me motivated to work out though..can, I can I? I have a hard time keeping a workout routine!

bri,

Well of course you can join!* We accept new members anytime.
If you haven't already checked out the kinda rules or ways and whens
we post stuff, just read the first post of the thread.

Oh, and nice to meet you!

*Man, I can't believe she fell for that! Am I good or what?*


:angel:
*

OK, here are the links to bri's Before and After photos:

Before:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/hiram_abif/GLOW/briBefore.jpg

After:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/hiram_abif/GLOW/3610867c.jpg

She said that she hopes this will serve as motivation for us all that the hard work does pay off!
bri LOST about 45 pounds!* She doesn't hardly look like the same person does she?

Thank you bri !


:angel:

OK SO I posted on this thread a long time ago and then didn't hear if I was to late to join --

BUT - even though I have not joined I am exercising and eating healthier --

I lost 11 pounds to date -- not much BUT better than 0 i suppose!


BRI - great job! Keep up the good work

Care

PS Hiram - the link does NOT work ;)

Since Hiram reminded me.......

I don't have any of my really "fat" pics available (scanned, etc) due to the fact that I purposefully online use the ones where I look semi-nonfat....so, the Llama Llama Duck shirt pic is the "fattest" one I have right now to post....maybe more can be found and uploaded later...but, here's the pics:

http://photobucket.com/albums/y199/kaidysoft/

before pic on right....pic from DLA on right, and I was about 75% where I wanted to be for DLA...I have since lost a few more pounds, but I don't own a scale and I don't weigh myself....I go by how my clothes fit.* All the pants I bought around Christmas (cause my others were too small) are now so big that I must wear a belt with some , and others are too big to look nice and they have been put in a box for "pregnancy time" later (hopefully not fat pants again...lol)

I know I was up to a size 20 (misses, not womens) and now I am in a 14-16, depending on the clothes...still would like to be a 11-13 again....don't mind my curves, just the buldges!

I was doing quite well diet wise before LA and semi-well on the exercise...now, I have been exercising a bit more, but the diet? Well, I don't CRAVE things like I used to, but I have been more "bad" than I wanted to.* But I do notice my eating habits have changed alot, and for the good.

I have been watching yall's progression eventhough I haven't been posting...CONGRATS, GOOD JOB, and we are the HOTTEST FANDOM out there! I swear! lol

I need to post some before and after pics. When I find a scanner. hehe!! But I have relost the five pounds I gained back but I have been sick and haven't eaten much or worked out so I don't know if I have lost anymore. I also haven't weighed myself for a while.

Bri- I can't look at your pics or at kaidysoft's either at work. I will need to look at them at home but I bet you both, as well as everyone else, look great!!

Hi Hiram! I can't pull up myself! You posted the wrong link or something!

And I thought you knew what you were doing! ;)

I don't have any before pics that pould work (I don't think) Besides, I think most of my progress is better scene with the tradition bathing suit shot (Not much clothes to hinder the view), and I certainly don't have that.

But I do have measurements. This is the first week of May afterall. It is measurement day right?

So here we go:


Measurements:

Original:
Neck: 12 1/4", Bust: 34", Waist: 30", Hips: 40" , Mid Thigh: 20 1/2", Calf: 15"

2/2/05:
Neck: 12 1/4", Bust: 34", Waist: 28 3/4", Hips: 39", Mid Thigh: 19 1/2", Calf: 13 3/4"

4/6/05
Neck: 12 1/4", Bust: 34", Waist: 27 1/2", Hips: 38 1/4", Mid Thigh: 19", Calf: 13 1/2"

5/4/05
Neck: 12 1/4"
Bust: 34"
Waist: 27 1/8"
Hips: 38 1/4"
Mid Thigh: 19"
Calf: 13 1/2"

So, I crept down in the waist. Not to shabby.

My weight:

1/5/05 - Weight: 145
1/12/05 - Weight: 142.8
1/19/05 - Weight 142.8
1/26/05 - Weight 143.5
2/2/05 - Weight 143
2/9/05 - Weight 141.5
3/2/05 - Weight 142
3/9/05 - Weight 142
3/16/05 - Weight 142
3/23/05 - Weight 140
3/30/05 - Weight 140
4/6/05 - Weight 140
4/13/05 - Weight 140
4/20/05 - Weight 141.6
4/27/05 - Weight 139.8
5/4/05 - Weight 139.6 (only down .2, but I'll take whatever little bit I can, especially if it puts me under 140)

How am I feeling? Generally motivated, Happy that I'm getting results, but a little frustrated with the weight. I was hoping to see more progress there, but weight isn't everything.

While ideally, I'd like to reach my early college weight (127), I have slightly revised my expectations. I am actually well within the healthy range for my height already. I want to be more toned, and fit. The weight falls more into the realm of vanity pounds. Given that I am within the healthy range, I think it's harder for me to lose weight. So I'm still aiming for 127, but would be satisfied for 130-135. Here's hoping.

I shall fix the rebellious link!

That's what I get for giving Camel one little job to do!

OK, bri's "Before and After" shots links have been repaired!


:angel:

Ok, I don't have measurements, but I do have a little bit of good news. Since I've joined this thread, I've lost 1 pound. So, that now officially makes me 267 lbs. Only 99 more pounds to go.... :lol2:. My goal is to lose 100 lbs. I contribute that 1 lb to all the freaking water I've been drinking lately! Amazing what cutting back on the sodas does for you, eh? Anyway, I'll be sure to have those measurements next week, or maybe sooner. Talk to everyone after LOST. And, Bri........congrats on those 45 lbs LOST! :party:

Marina

Wow! I dodn't know that pic was so big! Ahh well! Thanks guys! It's not been an easy time, but the good news is that I have been able to keep it off once I lost it! If you need support, you know I can help you out there!

Yeah, the big picture did turn out rather big didn't it?
I guess I should go in and reduce the size a bit.


rathrbLOSTwithDOM: I would have thought all of that no beef, pork, or chicken time
would have caused have caused you to drop more pounds! I'm just sayin'.


:angel:

This week I didn't lose any weight. I have been working hard, but I just got over being sick. I know I should make excuses!

I will get my measurements in tomorrow, or as soon as I can. I didn't know we were supposed to do that today.

Bri- You're pictures are amazing! You look so great.

rathrbLOSTwithDOM: I would have thought all of that no beef, pork, or chicken time
would have caused have caused you to drop more pounds!* I'm just sayin'.


* :angel:


Doesn't quite work that way, because you end up substituting more rices and pastas for the meat..... :-\ You HAVE to eat something, but oh well.....I was actually kind of excited that I had lost a pound. Guess it's not that exciting after all....... :(

Marina

Marina

I didn't mean it that way rathr, I just thought with all that
low protein diet stuff you were supposed to lose alot of weight!

Hey, any pound LOST is a good pound LOST!

Well we all know that losing weight slowly is the best way right? Although for me its very frustrating to lose slow, but I am glad because that means I will be able to keep it off longer.

GREAT JOB EVERYONE AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

Absolutely right Roni1 and rathrb,
* * *The dietitians and/or Nutritionists will tell you that loosing more than about 1 to 11/2 pounds per week, on average, is not
going to be fat loss!* You will be loosing muscle, carbohydrates and fluid.* That is what gives you that feeling of weakness so
often associated with these "diets"!* Your muscles heal, during rest and sleep, by using your protein intake.* Some carbohydrate
must be present for your daily energy needs.* But, your body can only store about 3 days worth of carbs.* Fluid is obviously
necessary to avoid dehydration.* It is difficult for your body to burn fat alone.* It needs a small amount of carbohydrate burning too!
* * *This is what a balanced diet is all about:* A good bit of carbs, about a palm size of protein ( 3-4 oz), less than 30 grams of
total fat, less than 10 grams of saturated fat (solid at room temperature), very little to no trans fat (margarine, read food labels),
and 8 x 8 oz glasses of non-caffeine drinks per day.

I am rambling again!

Glenn

My post for this week follows:

Here is my bear-ly late report for this Wednesday, LOST and Alias DAY Number 17, 2005 ( April 27, 2005 )

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005:* 244
01/11/2005:* 242* -2
01/19/2005:* 239* -3
01/26/2005:* 239
02/03/2005* *237* -2
02/09/2005* *236* -1
02/16/2005* *236
02/23/2005* *235* -1
03/02/2005* *235
03/09/2005* *234* -1
thru
04/06/2005* *234
04/13/2005* *233* -1
04/20/2005* *230* -3
04/27/2005* *229* -1
05/04/2005* *229
Total weight change: - 15 pounds! WoOT and a HoOT!* * LOST no total weight this week.

Well once again we didn't have much to talk about on LOST.* *
So* I kept at my daily exercise plan: aerobics, Karate(low impact), good nutrition.
Next week may be more of a challenge because we now have "The Greater Good"
eppy to pick apart!

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/2245/2

How do I feel?
Great ! My pants and shirts are getting more and more loose!*
However, there is still along way to go to 200# !


:angel:

Wow you have done wonderful!

Sorry, guys! I've gotten into this bad habit of forgetting to weigh in...school year winding down and all is driving me insane. This week's excuse: It's prom week...and on Wednesday I was getting so excited about the Lost party I was having I could barely think. And all week I've been training my girls for field commander auditions and they finally had those on Friday (Cristen got it, just like I knew she would). Okay, enough of my pitiful excuses.

4-13-05: 238
4-23-05: 235 -3
5-7-05: 235

On the bright side, I didn't gain any more weight. I discovered the beauty of my school's baked potatos and Oriental Chicken Spring Salads (both surprisingly good, considering the rest of the crap that my school serves).

Good going orange! No gain, no pain! . . . . wait a minute . . . .

I never saw this on the board before. When it is over?

Actually, Tarrish you may join at anytime, and it is never over!

The fact is, this is more of a support group than a Contest per say!

See the very first post in this thread for details and instructions,
then come on back here and make your first weigh in. Usually the
first weigh in include measurements although they are by no means
a requirement! The "Rules" are more "Guidelines" than anything else.

LOST Days are weigh-in days!

Enjoy!

Glenn

Well I haven't weighed in, since I joined, I have walked three miles every other day! And yesterday, I made three miles in 32 minutes!

No weight loss for me today. I'm still at 124. But I feel so much better. I feel stronger, and so much positive. That must count for something.

No weight loss for me today. I'm still at 124. But I feel so much better. I feel stronger, and so much positive. That must count for something.


It most certainly does!

:angel:

OK, it's time I posted my numbers for the week:

My post for this week follows:

Here is my bear-ly late report for this Wednesday, LOST and Alias DAY Number 19, 2005 ( May 11, 2005 )

Initial Weight :
01/04/2005:* 244
01/11/2005:* 242* -2
01/19/2005:* 239* -3
01/26/2005:* 239
02/03/2005* *237* -2
02/09/2005* *236* -1
02/16/2005* *236
02/23/2005* *235* -1
03/02/2005* *235
03/09/2005* *234* -1
thru
04/06/2005* *234
04/13/2005* *233* -1
04/20/2005* *230* -3
04/27/2005* *229* -1
05/04/2005* *229
05/11/2005* *227 -2
Total weight change: - 17 pounds! WoOT and a HoOT!* * LOST* 2 pounds this week!

Still keepin on my daily exercise plan: aerobics, Karate(low impact), good nutrition.
Next week may be more of a challenge because we now have "The LOST Season 1 Finale - Exodus, part 1 of 3"
eppy to pick apart!

My Weight Goal Ticker:
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/2245/1

How do I feel?
Great ! My pants and shirts are getting more and more loose!*
Working on my way down to 200# !* Almost half way there ! ! !

:angel: