the Boopers' Weight Loss Support Group

[livingbooper]

Hi everyone!
As promised in another thread, I am starting this one so that those of us who want to start dieting and excercising to lose weight and control it can come here and be a support group for each other. We all want to look fabulous like Betty Boop, now don't we?
I wrote a lot about excercise in another thread, so I have copied it and am pasting it here:


Yes, excercise is the key for me. Soon I'll have the workout room at the shop set up and I will try to be diligent and work off those inches. My goal is to lose at least 20 pounds and lots of inches. I cannot do it unless I excercise. Been there...done that... When I was much younger I tried all kinds of different diets. The problem was, when you went off the diet the weight piled right back on and usually was even worse than before.

You need to vary the type of excercise, too. Alternate aerobic activity (walking, biking, aerobics, or in my case an eliptical trainer) with strengthening excercises. I change what I do so I don't get bored. I have a couple of very good videos that I use, as well as using weight training, and now we have a new piece of equipment called the Crossbow (purchased at Sears) which is likew the Bowflex you see on TV. And of course, swimming is great excercise... in a couple of months!!!! Regular excercise increases your body's metabolism naturally so that it burns off most of the calories that you consume. Just eat healthy and watch your portions... the excercise will bring you where you need to be.
I find that I feel so much better when I get regular excercise. I get stronger, my bad back gets more support and is less likely to go out on me, I sleep better, and.... I look much better and feel more attractive. Just like Betty Boop! (Gotta love HER figure! )
The big trick is STARTING. Once I begin my program I start getting into it and it gets much easier as I go along. The first couple of sessions are really hard because I am out of shape and I tend to feel very achy and sore for a few days at first. But after a few sessions I start feeling very good afterward. At that point I really get into it and look foreward to the workout sessions.

But right now I am at square 1, and I need to start... Gotta get through those first couple of workouts.... This is really the hardest part....

I am finding that now that I have a computer I spend way too much time sitting there in front of it. Is that the case with you? It is much harder to lose weight with this more sedentary lifestyle... A regular workout at least 3 times a week is a must!!!!

Tineke, regarding your question... you are experiencing water weight gain. Despite how it seems, you should drink lots of water to hydrate yourself, but at the same time cut down on salty foods. And eat healthy and excercise.

Well, it looks like all of us here have overindulged during the holidays, and many of us want to shed those unwanted pounds. So that we can have cute figures that would make Betty Boop proud. I have an idea. Why don't we work on our diets and help each other out by being a support group for each other? That's what groups like Weight Watchers do.



---Lizzy

[mgchan]

Lizzy, this is good post... I think I've lost a few calories reading this. :cool:

In all seriousness, it pays to eat right and do some form of exercise.

I would say one place to start is to monitor what you eat and cut back on the junk food!!!

Another is to start walking more. Walking at a fast pace for 10 - 15 mins at least once a day is a good workout.

Don't forget to drink lots of water, but don't overdo it.

[bexi3]

I have started drinking lots of water as I don't drink enough in general and I get dehydrated very quickley which causes mean headaches! I have also started to cut back on the chocolate situation! I am one chocoholic and to start with this is the key to helping along my new years resolution!
I have also started going to a toning studio. I don't know if they have these in America, but they're great. Bascially, you sit in these chairs and the different chairs work on different parts of your body. You have to clench here and there, but for people who aren't used to intensive excercise (like me - im guilty!) they're fab! So I've started the way I mean to go on.....nice thread Lizzy! We can report back on how we're doing and know that everyone else is trying the same thing!

Good luck everyone! xx

[livingbooper]

Thanks you guys!:)
Yes, drinking lots of water is very important!

Now with the new puppy, I am sure lots of walking will be added to my agenda!:D

[sammiie]

to Living booper!

talk bout great minds think alike i was thinking before i logged on to make a forum and call it something along the same lines! lol

to everyone!

but i think its great nearly everyone wants to lose weight either a little or a lot (like myself) so this will be great we can help and encourage each other and if anyone feels low bout how their doing they can come in here for a friendly chat and some encouragment to keep them going!!

i`m the first to amitt i`ve got 4 stone to lose and its gonna be hard so i`ll proberbly be in here all the time but i`m gonna do it and can`t wait to help and have help from all the wonderful people here

good luck to anyone else losing weight don`t be afaid to chat bout it if ur having a hard time
we can do this if put our minds to it
my first weigh in is on monday so i`ll tell u if i`ve lost anything

bye for now and good luck

[Bikerbettyboop]

Good luck everybody on our weight loss program.... looks like we've got some great guidelines to follow!

[livingbooper]

I take it a stone is a measure of weight? I am unfamiliar with it.:confused:

[BBooper]

don't get me started about weight! :P

BBooper
xxx

[sammiie]

a stone is 12lbs so 1 stone is 12lb 2 stone 24lb etc

[livingbooper]

So you are trying to lose about 50 pounds? I hope that you are not trying to get too skinny! Leave a little flesh on those bones!

Well, I support you in your goal. Be strong and determined and you can do it!
With such an ambitious goal, it might be easier to manage it in steps. I recommend that you try to work on five pounds (or half a stone) at a time. Small bites won't make you choke!
(I just made that up!:D )
So, keep us posted when you reach the half stone goal!;)

You can do it!!!!!!!!

:D
---Lizzy

[bexi3]

I thought 1 stone was 14lbs? Thats what I've been working with anyway! Oh well - I'm looking to lose about 1 stone - want to get into shape for the summer as I'm sure the rest of you do! However....my will power is not good! I already cracked! oops!

[JennyBoop]

:D This is A cool idea for A thread. Now like I was saying in the other thread. I have lost eight sizes in clothes I went from A size 22-24 I sometimes wore A size 26 now I am down to A 16 in jeans and 14-16 in shirts am I proud of myself yea! I'm sorry if it sound's like I'm bragging I don't mean too. Ok someone asked for advice about losing wieght. Now first off if you want really good advice ask your doctor first before starting any diet. I have been exercising off and on mainly on for about 4 years now. If you are new to exercise start out slow don't push yourself because you likley to hurt yourself or burn out to soon, but you should get at least 3-5 day's of moderate exercise. Do A veriety of exersices so you don't get bored and so you work different muscles in your body. When icomes to eating just watch what you eat, eat in moderation, don't ever skip any meal starving yourself won't help it's only going to make yourself more hungry and you will want to eat more. You should also be motivated to want to lose weight, that's my trick to loosing this weight. When my hubby comes home from Iraq we are planning on starting A family and I want to be healthy when I do become pregnant and I am also doing it for myself it had helped me get through all of this mess of being deployed it has really helped with my moods I don't get as depressed and I'm not sitting around the house doing nothing. You don't have to join A gym you can go for walks, do some sort of exersice video tape there are all sorts of way's to get exercise. Sorry for rambling.;)

[livingbooper]

No, you are not rambling at all. You offered very good advice.
I am very proud of you for your accomplishment. Great job! Your story is a great motivator, and will be helpful to others.

I agree that starvation diets don't work and I believe that some may be harmful. I also don't subscribe to fads. I agree that moderation is the key. Just watch your portions and eat a healthy, balanced diet. Once in a while it is o.k. to splurge so you don't feel deprived. That way you will stick to your regimen.

(So Bexi...it's o.k. Just back on the program, o.k.???)

Let's keep it up ladies!!!!!!:D

[bexi3]

It's all good - I'm going to my toning tables tonight with my mum! Had my trial and the real programme starts tonight! It's mostly about losing inches rather than weight I think but either way I'm hoping that it works! Keep it up girls! ;) xxx

[JennyBoop]

I just wanted to say good luck to everyone who is trying to loose weight. Just remember it's not going to be easy but if you stick it out you will eventually loose the weight you want.:cool:

[BBooper]

yer guys! hope you loose the weight you want!

BBooper
xxx

[Bikerbettyboop]

I hope I can lose 10 lbs by June!! Why is it so much fun to put on the weight and just plain awful to take it off???

[sammiie]

14lbs is a stone sorry my mistake wasn`t thinking
haven`t weighed myself yet been on my diet for 2 weeks so going to weigh myself tomorrow (friday) very scared!! don`t mind if it only a few pounds but hope its somthing or will be very depressed let u no tomorrow

GOOD LUCK to everyone else!!

[livingbooper]

Good luck Sammiie!

Also, I think we should all measure ourselves and keep track of our inches. Sometimes we don't see the progress on the scale but there is often progress in size.... and after all, we are mainly interested in getting smaller and fitting into smaller clothes, aren't we? Then the stones and pounds don't matter as much....:)

[10eke]

woohoo! lost 2 kg!!!

[Bikerbettyboop]

Hey congrats on the weight loss...don't think I've lost anything yet.... but am trying to cut back on snacks...

[sammiie]

i`ve lost 8lbs (so half a stone plus 1lb )
VERY HAPPY!!!!!!!
well done to anyone else who`s lost anything

[bexi3]

Congrats Sammie! That's quite a lot in a short time. I keep caving I'm afraid - I'm hopeless! It doesnt help when my flat mate brings home Ben & Jerry icecream with caramel down the centre! We both sat on her bed last night watching Charmed, filling our faces with it! I stopped myself though before it got too far!! Grr.....damn food! xx

[JennyBoop]

It's ok to allow yourself A treat every now and then. Don't deprive yourself.:)

[BBooper]

:D your all doing great! keep up the good work! ;)

BBooper
xxx

[10eke]

I'm afraid to weigh myself now. Been stuffing myself with crisps and ice cream the last few days. Sometimes I just can't resist...

[livingbooper]

Well, I haven't had much luck as of late myself. But I still have the goal. I'm working too much and grabbing a meal when I can...which means eating the wrong stuff sometimes...
We haven't set up the workout room yet at our shop. Got the room mostly done but we've moved onto other rooms which will hold merchandise and are priorities.

But as soon as they are done...watch out. I'll be working out soon, I know I will!!!;)

[BBooper]

well, im sure one day outta 7 can't hurt.. right? :P

BBooper
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[JennyBoop]

No BBooper one day out of seven won't hurt you. I even still eat fast food every now and then. It is ok to splurge every once in A while. Like I said in A few posts back don't deprive yourself of A treat every once in A while it won't hurt your diet.

[BBooper]

;) that's the way!

BBooper
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[sammiie]

thats why i like the weight watchers plan i`m on as long u don`t go over the daily point allowance i can have a maccy d`s or kfc but i won`t to often anyway but u can still eat those things in moderation which is cool

[JennyBoop]

I have heard the weight watchers diet is good? Isn't it expensive though?:confused: I have never tried those kind's of diets before I have alway's done diets on my own, just like the one I'm on now except this time I really have succeeded.:D But you should do what is comfortable for you everybody is different.:D

[bexi3]

Sticking to a strict text book diet doesn't work for me so I just try and cut down on the naughty things that I like to treat myself to! The weight watchers diet doesn't have to be expensive unless you actaually want to go to the meetings and do it properly. You can get little packs that tell you how many points different foods have then you work out what you can eat in a day. It's all very mathematical and complicated! I tried it for a while then found it was too much like hard work to add up all the points! :D

[JennyBoop]

Yea that's part of the reason i didn't do the weight watchers diet to much math involved adding points here and there.:rolleyes:

[10eke]

I just don't eat crisps anymore, well I'm trying. No hamburgers, less chocolate and so on. And it's working!

[BBooper]

;)

BBooper
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[livingbooper]

Yes, it's all about eating healthy and eating in moderation. Calorie intake is key. Watch the fat and the carbs. Around here people are going on the Atkins diet which is based on high protein low carbohydrates. But I believe in a balanced diet, so my philosophy is to eat to live, try not to live to eat, and to watch the calories and fat. But I'm afraid that the experts are giving more credence to the low carb diets, so I'll have to face the fact that I may need to cut out the bread and pasta...:(

[sammiie]

10eke

i like the way u put NO crisps NO hamburgers and LESS chocolate
made me laugh ;)

[sammiie]

weight watchers is cool as long as u don`t mind adding up all the points i don`t go to meetings i tryed them before and felt to much pressure so i have all the books and stuff
thats why i love talking to you guys about weight loss as i don`t feel so much pressure and i no that if i only lost alittle amount u all cheer me on anyway
love you all lol ;) :0

[JennyBoop]

:) Hello Livingbooper, I have A girlfriend who was on the Atkins Diet and she didn't really like it because she's not doing it anymore. She say's it's to hard to stick with, and she really want's to lose weight. Now I have heard on news countless times that the Atkins diet is kind of dangerous were people are lacking in vitamines in the food's they eat, they try and make up for it in taking ALOT of vitamines and then they end up getting really sick from that. My friend who was on the Atkins diet also felt tired all the time. I have heard they are trying to bann the diet also because people are getting sick. If you decide to do the Atkins diet just becareful and do some investigating into. Ok enough of my soap box I'll shut up now.:D PS. Good luck to everyone on their diets.

[bexi3]

I wouldn't think that the Atkins diet is particularly healthy. You don't get a balanced diet cos you're totally ignoring carbohydrates. I'd be completely messed up cos I eat a lot of carbohydrates - potato, pasta, rice - so the Atkins diet wouldn't be any good for me!! :D

[livingbooper]

Well, don't worry....I'm not going to go on that one. I too believe that it is not all that healthy, even though it seems to work for some people. But I think it's wise to watch those carbs and also the fat.
When I was a young lady about 20 years old I tried the Atkins diet when it was new and just came out. It made me feel sick so I stopped. It's nice to know that experts are looking into it. It's all the rage in the news, but I still don't think it's safe.
I'm glad that you guys are all so up to date!;)

---Lizzy

[Bikerbettyboop]

I have heard about others having problems with the Atkins Diet too. Thanks for sharing your experience with us Lizzy... something we all need to be aware of is that the diet is supposed to be good for us and not make us feel ill.

[sammiie]

how everyone going? not till fri when i weigh myself again tell u the good or bad news!!
has anyone else lost anything?

[sammiie]

ATKINS DIET

Not to sound morbid but i`ve heard quite a few people have died on atkins
one girl only EIGHTEEN just dropped down after being on atkins

[JennyBoop]

:confused: So how is everbody doing on their diets and exercise plans?? I know it's tuff but stick it out you make it.:D

[BBooper]

thats bad! me no like the atkins! :eek:

BBooper
xxx

[JennyBoop]

:o I don't reccomend that diet to anybody, to much restrictions on Atkins diet.

[Bikerbettyboop]

My husband Don has joined me in the diet program!! We walk every evening with our dog and he's already lost 7 lbs!

[JennyBoop]

Oh that is so cool BikerBetty that your husband's exercising with you. It is so much better to workout with someone because for one it makes it more fun, two it will keep both of you motivated. My husband joined the YMCA with me after we got married and he was going with me to workout before he got deployed, but he want's to get back into it when he's home. Congrats on your hubby weight loss.:D

[Bikerbettyboop]

Yes, he's doing better on the weight loss than I am.. but I think it's easier for men to lose than women.. isn't it? Ha ha.. that's probably wishful thinking on my part.

We won't get much walking done today.. it's snowing here.

[10eke]

I bought a betty thong last week, from h&m and for the last few months my size was large. So I bought a large. Now I'm wearing it, and it's way too big. So I must have lost some weight!

[10eke]

I bought a betty thong last week, from h&m and for the last few months my size was large. So I bought a large. Now I'm wearing it, and it's way too big. So I must have lost some weight!

[livingbooper]

Good for you! Well done!:)

[BBooper]

WELL DONE! :D

BBooper
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[10eke]

How's everybody doing? I haven't lost or gained any weight since my last check...

[Bikerbettyboop]

I'm the same weight.. no change either... my husband Don has already lost over 20 lbs since the holidays. I'm sure proud of him ... he comes home from work and walks around our property with our dog Scooter. She loves going for a walk with her "dad". He's her best pal... she's with me all day so she loves it when dad comes home and plays with her.

[BBooper]

oooh! thats good! congratulate him for me :D

BBooper
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[JennyBoop]

Originally posted by Bikerbettyboop
I'm the same weight.. no change either... my husband Don has already lost over 20 lbs since the holidays. I'm sure proud of him ... he comes home from work and walks around our property with our dog Scooter. She loves going for a walk with her "dad". He's her best pal... she's with me all day so she loves it when dad comes home and plays with her. Congratulations to your husband. I actually think I lost some more wieght especially in the chest area, I went and bought A few things at the size that I have been wearing and they are almost to big for me. I went to Wal-Mart Saturday and bought myself some new shirts well they are in A size I never thought I would wear A JUNIORS size I was shocked, I have never worn A JUNIORS anything in my life. My husbands going to come home and wonder where in the world his wife went to. Because when he left I was wearing A size 24 now I'm wearing A size 16 in jeans and 14/16 in shirts. When I started this I didn't plan on losing this much weight I was doing it just keep my state of mind healthy and my body healthy. Everyone asks me if I have A goal in weight loss. I tell them no because I don't want to set limits on myself. To me personally in inhibits me from what I am doing. Yea I do like to push myself when I workout, because I like the challenge.:D Sorry for rambling and If I sound like I am bragging to much I really don't mean too.:D

[Bikerbettyboop]

Hey Jenny you deserve to brag! Sounds like you're doing a great job on your diet... super fabulous Boop way to go!!! Good for you!!! But hey.. don't get too slim on us now or like you said your husband (don't know his name) is going to faint when he sees you but I know he's surely very proud of you too. It's HARD to lose weight... I know.. I'm trying.... I'll give Don your hoorahs for supporting his diet. He's working real hard to lose weight too. We are going to Ohio in June and he wants to be slim and trim for his family reunion. Gotta go run to the post office... love ya!!! Hey did you get my message about how handsome I think your hubby is ... ooooh laaaa laaaa what a hunk!! I've always loved a man in uniform!!! *wolf whistle*

[JennyBoop]

Originally posted by Bikerbettyboop
Hey Jenny you deserve to brag! Sounds like you're doing a great job on your diet... super fabulous Boop way to go!!! Good for you!!! But hey.. don't get too slim on us now or like you said your husband (don't know his name) is going to faint when he sees you but I know he's surely very proud of you too. It's HARD to lose weight... I know.. I'm trying.... I'll give Don your hoorahs for supporting his diet. He's working real hard to lose weight too. We are going to Ohio in June and he wants to be slim and trim for his family reunion. Gotta go run to the post office... love ya!!! Hey did you get my message about how handsome I think your hubby is ... ooooh laaaa laaaa what a hunk!! I've always loved a man in uniform!!! *wolf whistle* Oh you have A thing for A man in uniform to huh? Yea you should see him in his class A uniform (dress blues) well let's just say....well I better not say this is A family oriented website.;) My husbands name by the way is John. Yea I told him about how much wieght I am losing and yes he is very proud of me and supportive, but he also tell's me in return that he will love me no matter what weight I am at.

[livingbooper]

Hey Jenny! John sounds like a great guy.
Isn't it exciting to go shopping and find out that you hafta buy something smaller????? I remember when I lost a bunch of weight when I was 29 years old. I lost as much as I thought I was going to, bought a number of new things, only to drop down another size the next month! Now THAT'S exciting!
So if you are making such good progress, don't buy too many new things until you stabilize...you could surprise yourself.

Well, I wasn't going to say too much... but your hubby is definately a good catch! Gee, with your new svelt body, and such a babe coming home, I suppose we won't be seeing much of you in a couple of months.....;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) Hee hee hee!

Anyway, congrats! I am very proud of you!
I haven't made much progress because I am so busy right now and have been grabbing too many meals on the run. But soon...very soon... I hope to make a good report....

[JennyBoop]

No don't worry I'll still come around when he get's home, but it won't be as much at least the first month anyway.;) ;)

[Bikerbettyboop]

Hi Jenny none of us will blame you for taking a short vacation when John gets home.

I think men in uniform look so handsome and deserve so much respect... be it law enforcement, military or medical.

[bexi3]

Mmmmmm....men in uniform! Now you're speaking my language!! haha x

[BBooper]

lol!! i think thats why my mum went for my dad! :P

BBooper
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[Pudgy05]

I thinnk it's a great idea (the whole support group thing!)! As Marilyn Monroe once said'I was never told I was pretty whenI was a little girl, every little girl should be told they're pretty even if they're not'. So if we are fit we are pretty! RIGHT BOOPERS!! Actually I can't really say that since I'm eating to many double choc muffins myself!

[BBooper]

lol!! good quote! ;)

BBooper
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[livingbooper]

Oh... I feel a BB tune coming on.....

I must figure out how to make sound bites on my computer with a microphone so that I can post them!

Oh, and now another one...
"I enjoy being a girl.....!"

[livingbooper]

Hey Pudgu05!
You didn't put where you are from.
Not to pry, but I am terribly curious.....
It is so fascinating to hear about where everyone is from, there are Boopers who come here from all over the world!
Could you share???;)

I am from California

[JennyBoop]

Originally posted by Pudgy05
I thinnk it's a great idea (the whole support group thing!)! As Marilyn Monroe once said'I was never told I was pretty whenI was a little girl, every little girl should be told they're pretty even if they're not'. So if we are fit we are pretty! RIGHT BOOPERS!! Actually I can't really say that since I'm eating to many double choc muffins myself! Very Good Pudgy05 Marilyn Monroe did say that.:D

[bexi3]

I like that quote! x

[BBooper]

i have one of her most famous quotes on a place mat with a pic of her on saying

"I'm not interested in money, i just want to be wonderful!"

And personally i think everyone should feel wonderful! :D

BBooper
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[Pudgy05]

I love Marilyn Monroe but know almost nothing about her! I just went on a website and found that qoute and really loved it! She's so beautiful though. It's such a shame when all these people kill themselves because they're not happy with themselves. I think it shouldn't matter what anyone else thinks (as corny as that may sound!)
Pudgy
x
;)

[Pudgy05]

OH MY GOD! I MADE IT TO SENIOR BOOPER!
Pudgy
x

[JennyBoop]

"me starting to cry":( You all make me so proud me being such A big fan of Marilyn. Hey ladies if you want to learn more about Marilyn there are A ton of websites on her. "can't stop sniffing":(

[Pudgy05]

lol! I went on hundreds of them a while back trying to find out more about her! She had a very famous lifestyle when she grew up! Oh! It was HORRID! I found thhis article about her dying andit had a photo of her dead! It gave me nightmares! I much prefer the whole famous sexy role she played!
Pudgy
x

[BBooper]

you can get good books about her! i ot one on her and it told me loads about her life! :D

BBooper
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[livingbooper]

Congratulations Pudgy! See, you got the hang of this very fast!;)

[livingbooper]

Marilyn is such a fascinating woman.

Isn't it funny that all the money and fame in the world still cannot make you happy... you have to be happy with yourself. That quote of Marilyn's is right on.
Self esteem is so important to a person, and should be instilled in everyone at a young age. That way we can all feel good about ourselves no matter what challenges we face and we can face them head on with strength.

So let me say here that all you Boopers are wonderful beautiful people!
:D

[Pudgy05]

Thankyou Livingbooper! I'm sure you are too!#
Pudgy
x

[livingbooper]

Awww Pudgy! Gee thanx!
I am so happy that you joined our group!
I really like you and just fit right in!:D :D :D :D

---Lizzy

[BBooper]

awwwwwwwwww! your too much Lvingbooper! :D

BBooper
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[JennyBoop]

:confused: I was just wondering how everyone is doing on their diets and exercise?

[bexi3]

Not great! haha! I'm still going to my toning chairs - in fact I'm going tonight, but i'm so bad a resisting temptation! I'm not too bad during the week, but at the weekend I seem to eat and eat! I'm hopeless! *rolls eyes*

[livingbooper]

I'm having a tough time because of my schedule and hours. Plus I end up having dinner late which is bad. But I am trying to shrink my stomach by eating smaller portions, so I hope that this will help....

[BBooper]

well, tomorrow you are supposed to give something up for 40 days and 40 night's so.. maybe it will help! i'm going to give up cake! it'll be hard but i can do it! i'll eat biscuit's instead! :P lol! ah, i'm giving them up too!

BBooper
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[Bikerbettyboop]

I'm giving up ice cream.... and candy........

[bexi3]

I'm giving up chocolate! I do it every year - I'm a major chocoholic!! I never usually last though! The last couple of times I have forgotten, and popped a chocolate into my mouth! haha! I'm such a clutz!

[Bikerbettyboop]

Ha Bexi.... you and I are alike... I always forget too... and candy is my major snack food!

[bexi3]

THE LEMONADE DIET

Ok, so I just received a fax at work about The Lemonade Diet. Ive never heard of this before, but it says that it has taken America by storm. Does anyone know anything about it? Surely it doesn't mean you consume only lemonade!!!?

[JennyBoop]

I have never heard of that diet? I would hope youc could have more then just lemonade?:eek:

[livingbooper]

Well, this is just another trendy diet. It is really fasting by another name, and lemonade has been chosen as the liquid of choice. Many people believe in fasting from time to time... that is, they stop eating solid food and only drink liquids for a day or two. They believe it to purify the system and it is a good way to start a diet program... it you have the willpower to do it.... (I can't.) This helps to shrink your stomach and gives you a jump start to your diet, as well as cleanses out your system. The main thing to keep in mind is that fasting is o.k. for very short periods. It is not meant to be done over an extended period of time. That would be very unhealthy.

[10eke]

I've done something like that. For a week I only ate fruit and drank juice. That's supposed to clean your system too.

[Bikerbettyboop]

I've never heard of the lemonade diet but like Livingbooper says.. be careful because it could be harmful to just drink lemonade and nothing else.

It doesn't sound that appealing to me.

[bexi3]

No, I wasn't really planning on doing it, I just wanted to know if anyone had heard it cos it said that it's big in America. It's the first I've heard of it. xx

[JennyBoop]

I could never do A diet like that, I like food to much.:D Sorry A person's gotta eat.:P

[bexi3]

Well said! xx

[Bikerbettyboop]

I'm definitely one of those people who has to eat.. haha!

I haven't heard anything about this diet here in the states... has anyone else heard about it here?

[livingbooper]

I'm glad that the warm weather is finally here because it is much easier to diet. Much easier to live on salads!;)

[JennyBoop]

OOOOOOH I just love salads I can eat them all the time. I'm really surprised I'm not A vegiterian I love vegetables so much Yummy:P

[livingbooper]

Oh yes, I love the summer months because there are so many wonderful fresh vegetables.
I like to make lots of stir-fry dishes in the summertime.

[bexi3]

Hmmm - I almost had salad last night, but it was too cold!! I like eating salad in the summer - and it does fill you up quite well - which is good if you're trying to watch your weight! xx

[Neckless]

I live on grilled pork chops, chicken, turkey and salads. I eat NO beef. Lots of veggies and fruits.
Anyone eat Mangos?

[Bikerbettyboop]

I like salad in the summertime too and it just seems to taste better then, doesn't it? Ummm... mangos are good but very expensive here where I live.

[bexi3]

I don't think i've ever tried mangos........they don't look very apealing! xx

[JennyBoop]

I don't think I ever had mangos either? I bet they taste pretty good though.:D

[Bikerbettyboop]

It is a tropical fruit and trust me they do taste good... remind me somewhat of a tangy peach... hmm... maybe? Does anyone else have a better description?

I've heard that fruit juices are good when you're on a diet if they aren't high in sugar content. Now that spring is quickly approaching, I will work on shedding some of my excess holiday pounds by mowing the grass with a push mower and eating more fresh fruits and vegetables. No more holidays sweets.... except for homemade ice cream. We have an old hand crank machine and you really get a work out with it!!

[livingbooper]

Yes, fresh unprocessed juices are the best. I still need to invest in a juicer. This might be the year for it!

[sammiie]

hi everyone
as i haven`t been on line for a while i haven`t lost any weight think i put a few pounds on i think its coz i didn`t have the support of all you boopers but i`m planning to start again very soon
i think it goes to show how much having the support of others really helps

[bexi3]

Hey - welcome back! Well don't worry about putting on a few pounds. I don't think anyone has lost a significant amout here exept for Jennyboop who is doing really well. Keep at it, and you know all your boopers are here to back you up! xx

[JennyBoop]

Hey Sammiie just hang in there with your diet, I know it's not easy but just hang in there. If you need and incentive just think of all the new clothes you will have to get once you loose weight.:D

[livingbooper]

Hey Sammiie!
Well, even if you have to start again, just start again. I haven't been very successful myself but I just need to reaffirm to myself that I can do it and I will start again. You can too!:)

[livingbooper]

I have a fighting chance now. Although I had the excercise equipment sitting there, I had yet to set it up in the room within the shop that we are making into a workout room...

Well, tonight I cleaned, assembled, and positioned the equipment.
I also set up the t.v. I'd put in there to do my excercise videos. Now I'm ready to rock and roll!
For me, I have to excercise hard to lose the weight and inches. Now I am ready to tackle my goal!!!!:D

[bexi3]

Go Lizzy Go!!! hehe xx

[JennyBoop]

Good for you Livingbooper:D

[livingbooper]

Thanks for the encouragement girls!:D

I saw the pictures on myself from my niece's wedding and I was horrified. I think that I am too embarassed to post them. I am at my heaviest ever.

But I am determined that I won't stay this way!

[10eke]

When the wheather is getting better I am planning to go running around our block a couple of times.. Let's start with one, and I'll be tired before I finished it!

[JennyBoop]

Originally posted by livingbooper
Thanks for the encouragement girls!:D

I saw the pictures on myself from my niece's wedding and I was horrified. I think that I am too embarassed to post them. I am at my heaviest ever.

But I am determined that I won't stay this way! LivingBooper I'm sure you look lovely.:D

[livingbooper]

Today I did it! I worked out! I feel great!
The hardest part is starting I think.
I feel so much better after I work out.:)

Oh, and I weighed myself this morning. I've lost 2 lbs. since the last time I weighed myself. It's only 2 lbs. but it's a start!!!:D

[10eke]

it's a start! Now hold on and keep training!

[JennyBoop]

Hey everybody has to start somewhere. Good For you.:D

[sammiie]

hey everyone for your kind words it really means alot you`ve all given me the determintion to start again and say i can do this!!!

well done livingbooper
2lbs is really good keep going like that and it will fly off in no time
( i hate pictures of myself to at the moment)

[BBooper]

keep it up guys! your doing GREAT!!!!!!!!!!! :D

BBooper
xxx

[JennyBoop]

Yea keep it up everybody.:D

[sammiie]

i`m starting back on my diet tomorrow i have to stick to it this time i`m miserable being fat i feel so unattractive
so i treated myself to maccy d`s today and now i`m determined to start again and do this

[BBooper]

lol! my mam does that, stuff her face the day before she starts her diet, lol! :P

BBooper
xxx

[bexi3]

Hey Lizzy - 2lb is a very good start, and it gives you that boost to keep going.

I have had a rather 'stuff yer face' weekend - so muchos being god for me this week! I can't resist when my mum does a good ole roast dinner - especially lamb my favourite! Then cheesecake!! Oh dear!! (Hey it was mothers day - I couldnt not eat with me mam!)

[sammiie]

its good though coz after you stuffed you think ok i REALLY need to to this now

[JennyBoop]

Hey everyone, has anyone heard of TAE-BO by Billy Blanks? Well I use to do Tae-Bo a few years ago but quit because my mom got me A membership to my local YMCA. Well i decided to start doing it again so I dug up my Tae-Bo exercise videos and let me tell you I forgot how much fun it is. It is A combination of kickboxing & aerobics and boy do you sweat alot. I have to say I am A little soar today.:D I decided to start doing Tae-Bo again because I was getting board with going to the YMCA everyday. I was getting in A rutt and they say that you should switch up your workout routine to avoid burnout and it will keep you motivated.:D

[Bikerbettyboop]

Guess what I did this morning? I mowed our grass with a push mower... I'll tell you that's a workout !!! I'm sore in my legs and back!! I hope it sweats some lbs off of me!

[bexi3]

I can imagine that was quite a job! But a good way to do two things at once - mow the lawn and lose weight!! haha xx

[JennyBoop]

Originally posted by Bikerbettyboop
Guess what I did this morning? I mowed our grass with a push mower... I'll tell you that's a workout !!! I'm sore in my legs and back!! I hope it sweats some lbs off of me! Hey that's great BikerBetty every little bit helps. If your A little soar that means you did something right.:D

[Bikerbettyboop]

I'm a little sore today from pushing the lawn mower around yesterday but it's something I do every few days and it does give me an aerobic work out.

I'm trying to eat more salads and fruit now that spring is here.

Hope everyone else is doing well and reaching their weight loss goals.

[bexi3]

well i'm sat here eating toast cos I ran out of cereal - not a great start to the day!! :P

[JennyBoop]

Originally posted by Bikerbettyboop
I'm a little sore today from pushing the lawn mower around yesterday but it's something I do every few days and it does give me an aerobic work out.

I'm trying to eat more salads and fruit now that spring is here.

Hope everyone else is doing well and reaching their weight loss goals. Hey BikerBetty A person can burn up to 500 calories mowing the lawn.:D

[Bikerbettyboop]

Is that all? Gee I was hoping it would be more than that... LOL... but I know I need the exercise since I sit here at this computer all day... ha ha.

[bexi3]

well it's a start! Its more than I've done! I too sit at a desk all day and barely get any excercise. I really need to get fit! x

[JennyBoop]

Yes it's at least A start Bikerbetty.:D

[Bikerbettyboop]

Thanks for the encouragement ladies but I think I need a "jump start" ha ha....

[JennyBoop]

Maybe you can get your husband to exercise with you? That's what got my husband to start exercising, he started to go with me to the YMCA. It's an idea.:D Maybe if you had someone to exercise with you might keep exercising more, and not only that it would be fun. Find an exercise you both would like to do.

[BBooper]

hey, do you think we could see some of you fit ladies??? :D i know jenny has lost alot of weight since her picture!! :D

BBooper
xxx

[Bikerbettyboop]

My husband walks around our property with me in the evenings. We take our dog for a run and she loves romping around and chasing rabbits and birds.

Don is going to take a picture of me on my Harley with all the new stuff we've put on it. So I'll post a picture of me and my bike when we get it taken.

[Kayla]

I want somone to exercise with me but every time I ask my mom or somone they lough or just pick on me about it.I dont like to exercise in front of my family.I have tryed and I lose about 5 pounds so far.I have a long ways to go.My big proberlm is soda pop.I am a big soda drinker.I am trying to cut back on that and drink water insted.Even the diet is bad for me and I drink it alot.Sometimes if I am out of diet and I know how bad it is for me I will drink reguler.When I get up set if I cant walk witch I do a lot but if I cant I will eat.

[Bikerbettyboop]

Hi Kayla it sounds so frustrating not to have anyone to exercise with you or go for walks with you. I'm sorry that your mom won't go with you. That's sad and she's missing out on a lot by not spending more one on one time with you. I hope someday she will regret not being there for you when you asked her to do things with you.

Don't let your family laugh at you...that is mean spirited of them.

Oh and I know what you mean about soda pop... it is almost addicting isn't it? I drink diet too but it doesn't taste anywhere near as good as the real thing!!

It's so tough to try and stay healthy and lose weight isn't it?

But remember losing 5 lbs is much better than putting on another 5 lbs. So hang in there and stay determined, ok?

[sammiie]

hi hows everyone doing? i`ve now lost 9lbs not easy but i`m getting there

[JennyBoop]

Ok i'm trying not to sound like I am bragging here but since March of last year when I started this diet. I weighed myself for the first time last week and I lost 72 pounds and then today I weighed myself again and I lost another 3 pounds so my total so far is 75 pounds. WOO HOOO!!!! I have never in my life been this skinny not even when I was in high school.:D So how is everybody else doing on their diets??

[10eke]

It's been a month since I've last weighed myself. I don't have a clue howmuch I weigh! I think I gained weight, although I trying to be more healthy!

[bexi3]

Congratulations Jenny! We'd all love to see a picture of the new and improved you! Although you looked lovely to begin with!
Keep at it 10eke! You'll get there eventually I'm sure!
My weight fluctuates. I haven't lost weight, but I have lost a few inches. Thats how they measure you at the toning studios. But since my birthday I have been eating a lot! I need to get back on track! xx

[BBooper]

yes.. :D i would love to see a pic of you :D

BBooper
xxx

[JennyBoop]

Soon as I can get A recent picture of me taken I will post one for you. Who knows maybe the next picture will be of me and my hubby.

[Bikerbettyboop]

Would love to see a picture of you and your hubby!!! He's coming home soon isn't he?

[JennyBoop]

Hey BikerBetty how was your vaction?? I guess you noticed I did A little shopping on your site while you were gone?:D Yea we got some great news last Monday the 19th my hubby and the rest of his military unit all arrived in Kuwait safely. They have been there for A week now they finishing up packing and loading the ships to have their equipment shipped home. Not sure how long they will be there maybe another week and then they go back to Kansas and then they will come home where I can pick him up. YEA!!!!! They are looking at early May to mid May when I will get him. They are also planning A small welcome home ceremony for them. It will be short but very sweet the soldiers all want to go home when we pick them up.:D I am just so releved that they all are out of Iraq now and I can breath A little easier now, I was really worried about them convoying down for two days from Iraq but he said everything went pretty smoothly.

[Kayla]

It is hard when my mom dont want to spind time with me.She dose that alot she like to hang out more with my older sister.I just learn to not pay attion.My family will alway pick on me but I am going to move to Florida I hope or California have not desided so they can make fun of me while I am on the beach.I think maybe that why I eat to take care of what I dont get from my family.That sound dumb but I eat so much and it hard to stop exsealy when I am hurting or stress.I will lose all this weight some day.The soda is hard but I will work on that to

[Bikerbettyboop]

Hi Jenny!!

Our trip to Laughlin was awesome... got to ride our motorcycles with tons of other motorcycle enthusiasts... made some new friends, saw some old friends and visited Oatman, Arizona. This was the 22nd Laughlin River Run and the most motorcycles ever! We saw Jesse James and other motorcycle builders too! And Lynyrd Skynyrd and Joan Jett and 38 Special were there.. oh and Ricky Van Shelton too... all were in concert... plus a bunch of free concerts!!! It was an awesome time.... the time just flew by!

Yes, I noticed you've done some shopping and we'll get your order out as soon as we can!! Thanks very much!!

And hey Jenny that is FANTASTIC news about John coming home in a couple weeks... hoooooooray!!!! I am so happy for you both! Thank God for answered prayers!

Did you hear about Pat Tillman (he was a football player for the Arizona Cardinals who left his football career a few months ago and joined the Army Rangers with his brother) He was killed a few days ago. Sure is a tragic loss. He was a real hero! He was 27 years old. He graduated from Arizona State University and said he only wanted to play football for the Arizona Cardinals and he did. He's originally from San Jose, CA. We'll never forget him!

[JennyBoop]

Well from the way it sounds you had A fantastic time on your trip that is so cool. Yea I am so excited about my hubby. He called me yesterday and we are both sooooooooo excited that is being almost over it's just A matter of week's now. Yea it is such A tradgedy that Pat Tillman died but I have the utmost respect for the man he is A HERO in my book. Any man who gives up A very lucrative football career to serve and protect his country is allright with me. My husband told me that Pat Tillmans death was all over the Stars and Stripes news paper that they get over there. He also said that him and the rest of his miltary unit all consider him A true hero in their book.

[Bikerbettyboop]

I remember watching him play football for ASU and I thought he was a wild and crazy guy cause he had long hair. He isn't one of those huge NFL players but was well built and strong and fast!

My mom came over Friday and told me about him and she was crying. She's a big college football fan and she was really upset about his death.

Yes, he is a true American hero because he walked away from millions of dollars with the Cardinal team to join the army and serve our country and our state is very proud of him.

[Kayla]

Thats sad but he did a brave thang.I could not join the army but I am proud of those who do.

[Neckless]

Quote from Jenny Boop

"almost over it's just A matter of week's now."

Jennyboop...does this mean that the your husby is coming home soon?

[Bikerbettyboop]

Yes Kayla it's sad that so many brave people give their lives so that other people might have freedom.

Yes Jenny Boop's husband will be home soon!! Hooray for Jenny and John!

[bexi3]

It will come round really quickley for jenny I hope. After waiting for his return for so long, hopefully a couple of weeks will go byin no time! Yay for them both when it does! :) xx

[Bikerbettyboop]

Speaking of Jenny and her upcoming reunion with her husband... how'd the weight loss go for you Jenny? I hope you didn't get so skinny that he won't recognize you!!!

I don't know what it is but I think I'm porking on the pounds instead of taking them off. I feel heavier every day! I guess I need to start mowing my grass more!! LOL.

[JennyBoop]

Originally posted by Bikerbettyboop
Speaking of Jenny and her upcoming reunion with her husband... how'd the weight loss go for you Jenny? I hope you didn't get so skinny that he won't recognize you!!!

I don't know what it is but I think I'm porking on the pounds instead of taking them off. I feel heavier every day! I guess I need to start mowing my grass more!! LOL. Hello BikerBetty. Well I weighed myself for the first time in A year 2 week's ago since I started this diet and I lost 75 pounds and then this past Monday(the 26th) I weighed myself again and I lost another 5 pounds bringing my total weight loss to 80 pounds since my hubby left last year at the end of March. I think he might be A little surprised when he see's me.:eek: I just hope he likes the new me believe it or not I am A little nervous about that. I asked him about it and he said "trust me don't worry, I'm going to love you";)

[Bikerbettyboop]

Hi Jenny... wow you lost a whole person! That was a lot of weight to lose... I hope you're not going to be so thin that he'll just run right past you looking for someone a little larger... NAH that won't happen!!!

Congratulations on the weight loss ... boy that's some accomplishment! Good for you!!! It doesn't sound like you need to lose anymore though. Be careful cause I sure wouldn't want you to be too thin.

That's what I keep telling myself... these extra 20 lbs are my insurance against being too thin... sounds like a good excuse.. ha.
Really I should lose the extra pounds before it become too difficult to lose.

I'll bet you are getting very, very excited... only a few more days right? Hooray for you and your upcoming reunion and your husband is right!! He's definitely going to love you! Who wouldn't???? You're a wonderful wife, sister, aunt and friend!!

Have a great weekend... love and hugs!! And don't forget to have the camera ready so we can see all those reunion pics.

[JennyBoop]

Hi BikerBetty... No I'm not going to get to much more thinner, I think I might look A little funny if I lost to much more weight becuase I'm big boned anyway. I'm actually happy with the way I look now if I don't lose anymore weight I will be happy with what I accomplished. As for your weight loss BikerBetty you lose how ever much weight you want as long as you are comfortable with it. You have to do what ever makes you happy. Yea I am getting very excited about him coming home it's A matter of A few weeks now!!! But also on the other hand I am getting nervous. I know that may sound strange but I have gotten use to being home by myself again and living on my own now I have to get use to living with someone again. I got use to doing things my way, now when I make decisions I have to include someone else. We are both going to have to make adjustments when he get's home. I'm sure me and him are going to be just fine it's just I'm A little nervous about it and I'm sure he is having some feelings too about all of this but he is really excited of course. We were joking around on the phone last Sunday saying that we are going to be arguing over the remote control for the TV. I told him if all we are arguing about is the remote control then we are doing just fine. Well I hope you have A great weekend.

[BBooper]

i'm starting to get fit!! i'm going to take up biker riding (as in a push bike), swimming, walking and make up my own little routines :)

BBooper
xxx

[JennyBoop]

Well good for you BBooper!! Everybody has to start somewhere.

[livingbooper]

Congratuations Jenny. I am so very proud of you. You are an inspiration.

I am afraid that I am slipping the other direction. I stopped excercising and I sat around a lot while my aunt was dying and after her death while I was grieving. I am just starting to get back on track. I have been working in my garden and planting flowers which is helping me to be more active. I think that this week I will start my excercise routine... again... one more time *deep breath*...
It's hard when a woman gets to be middle aged... it's a lot harder to get the pounds off. And I am going through "the change" so I think that has something to do with how tough its been.

I am so thrilled that Jenny has been so successful! You must post us a picture of the new you. It does inspire me! Thanks!:D

[BBooper]

boy did i feel that bike ride when i got up this morning!!! the biker seat it so hard and uncomforable my bottom is killing me!!! :o my poor bum! (_|_) lol!

BBooper
xxx

[bexi3]

Haha - cute picture! Well I treated myself to a new pair of trousers at the weekend, I fit comfortably into a size 12, which I couldn't do a few months ago. So I was quite pleased with myself! But then I went home and celebrated by eating chocolate! oops! haha xx

[livingbooper]

Ha ha ha !:D

Well, you guys are doing so well I've got to get on the program and start trying to make progress myself!

BBooper... when you start an excercise routine it always seems to hurt at first, but soon the pain will stop and you will see the fruits of all your labor.

[BBooper]

i know.. i'm sure my bum will shape to love the bike seat! lol!

BBooper
xxx

[Bikerbettyboop]

Well just listen to all you young ladies talking about how fit and trim you've become!! Congrats to all of you!!!

BBooper I share your sentiments about the "biker seat"... I have the same problem with mine.. even though my bike is motor powered the seat can start to feel like it's only 2" wide sometimes!! LOL.....

[sammiie]

hey hows everyone going?

[Bikerbettyboop]

My weight loss program is at a stalemate.. ha ha... I'm the same... no change.

How about everyone else?

[Neckless]

I'm not dieting. MAybe I should be. I'm 130+ pounds. Not too bad. Still have a few curves and angles and points and planes!!!
(hehe-heee)

[10eke]

gaining again... But I'm working on it! Again...

[Neckless]

Way 2 go!

[bexi3]

I'm the same as you Bikerbetty! I'm not gaining or losing - which is ok by me really. I'm ok with the weight i'm at so as long as I don't put any on, I don't mind staying the same. I'm still going to the toning chairs though just to tone up those loose bits! haha! xx

[10eke]

my bf bought this thing to give the tummy a good work out. It's really helping, I think. I'm not seeing any results yet, but at least I feel great doing it!

[sammiie]

its so hard !!!!!!!

[Neckless]

Ok...everybody ready (whistle blowing) ...and a 1 and a 2 and a 3

<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_127.gif' alt='Stationary Bike' border=0></a>

<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_125v.gif' alt='Jumping Rope' border=0></a>

<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_130.gif' alt='Step Aerobics' border=0></a>

[BBooper]

hehe! these smiley's make me laugh :D they are great :D

BBooper
xxx

[Neckless]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_125v.gif

Shhhh. You'll make me lose my count.

56-57-58-59

[bexi3]

Aww they are so cuuuute!

[Neckless]

Hehehe<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_30_114.gif' alt='Thanks' border=0></a>

[sammiie]

they are cool they brighton the place up

where did u get them

[Neckless]

...and a 1 and a 2 and a chew and a 3 and a...
<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_8_12.gif' alt='Fat Woman 5' border=0></a>

[Neckless]

...just adding a little humor to the rumor.

[BBooper]

:P hehe! you make me laugh neckless :) :D

BBooper
xxx

[Bikerbettyboop]

Neckless you have a fantastic sense of humor!!

[Neckless]

<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_72.gif' alt='Too Funny' border=0></a>

You guys are the BEST! 2-funny 2 (hehehe)

[Bikerbettyboop]

Glad you're having so much fun!!

[lilhommieb74]

dats my bro(in grl version) 1and a2 and a chew....... HILARIOUS!!!!

[Neckless]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_72.gif
Heheheh. I just looked back at what I posted and yeppers. It is funny.
(hehehe)

[JennyBoop]

HAAAA!!!HAAAAA Neckless I see your still at it? Making us laugh with your cute little emoticons!!! They are just to funny. So how are you doing there girlie?????:D

[Bikerbettyboop]

Welcome Back Jenny!!! It's nice to see you found some time to stop by and say hello!!!

We're all enjoying the zany smiley faces that Neckless is sharing with us.

[Neckless]

HAAAA!!!HAAAAA Neckless I see your still at it? Making us laugh with your cute little emoticons!!! They are just to funny. So how are you doing there girlie?????Hehehe. Hey Jen. Missed 'ya! I'm doing GR8! Hope everythings going GR8 with you 2!!

[bexi3]

Welcome back jenny - hope you and hubby are doing good! Glad you could come and say hi, So what did he think of the new trimmed jen? x

[BBooper]

yer, we want to know everything!!!! :D

BBooper
xxx

[Neckless]

P A T I E N C E girls!! (hehehe)

[BBooper]

lol!!!!

BBooper
xxx

[bexi3]

She's gonna keep us in suspence I think!

[Neckless]

Jen...<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_29_131.gif' alt='' border=0></a>to tell the other Boopers what they want to know!
AAaaa-Hahahaha

[Bikerbettyboop]

Jenny is on her way to Florida for two weeks. She said to tell everyone hello and she'll respond when they get back from their vacation.

[Neckless]

<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_28_112.gif' alt='' border=0></a>S M A R T M O V E !

[Bikerbettyboop]

Jenny said that she and John have been so busy doing so many different things that she just hasn't had time to visit here much but she said to tell everyone hello and that's what I'm doing for her.

[Neckless]

"SMARTMOVE"...for she and husby to take a trip! Sounds like a winner. Florida for 2 weeks!<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_3_101.gif' alt='White Water Rafting' border=0></a>

[Bikerbettyboop]

Well I'm back on my diet again... I got out early this morning and mowed my grass... pushing a mower by hand is a pretty good workout!! And I'm increasing my water intake too. Hope to shed a few pounds before my birthday.

[Neckless]

<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_1_201.gif' alt='Good Luck' border=0></a>U can Do it!

[JennyBoop]

Originally posted by bexi3
Welcome back jenny - hope you and hubby are doing good! Glad you could come and say hi, So what did he think of the new trimmed jen? x When I went to pick him up on May the 8th he was really surprised, excited, and just down right very proud of me. On that same note he also said he would still have loved me if I gained 70 pounds.:o But he thinks I look really good shoot he braggs about my weight loss to everyone.:o

[BettyB0371]

WOW thanks for this weight loss support group, I need something like this to keep me on trak. right now I'm doing my TaeBo basic workout, drinking lots of water, and trying not to eat to much. My goal is to lose 60+ pounds by next summer, and if I get ther before that grate, and keep it off even better. wish me luck.:) and good luck to all of you.
~Valentina~
P.S. I all so have this Power Yoga workout for beginners that I'm going to try I'll let you all know how it gos.:)

[Candlesnboop]

Hey girls I have looked at your threads and have been trying to get some ambition going!! I thought I would give ya all some advice IMO kind of advice. I was dieting before I found out I was pregnant and I lost a good 5-8 lbs and continued to lose weight the first couple of months of my pregnancy.

I know you all have goals to try to get to but make sure your goal is reachable, If you want to lose 50 lbs you might want to take that and cut it back. Say 10 lbs first, and when you hit that go another 10.

My main reason why I lost my weight was eating right.
The first thing I did was to go throught my pantry and fridge. I got rid of all of the foods with hight carbs' ie my pasta and breads. If you must have bread, or pasta get the whole grain stuff.
My popcorn had to go and all of the other snack foods.
I replaced my snack foods with the following items:
Low Fat yogurt, Low Fat Cheese sticks
Turkey sandmeat.
Carrots, natural Peanut butter, Celery, I started eating more salads with Fat Free dressings, but the best dressing to get is the Basalmic Dressing.

I started eating breakfast as well, good breakfast no cereal, Eggs were my favorite cause you can make omlets and other stuff. Cheese and canadian bacon are ok to have as long as the carbs are not to high.

For dinner I would have a chicken breest with asparagus, brocolli, or calliflower along with a very nutricious desert, I was not a big fan of this dessert until I put it in the blender or food processor:

One serving:
Riccota Cheese 1/2 cup
1 tbls Vanilla
Half a package of any kind of fat free sugar free pudding
and 1 or 2 packages of Splenda or NutraSweet, or other sugar substite.



I started walking my son to the park every other day
The more I started watching what I ate and doing more than what I was doing I had more energy.

The diet I have suggested is just a general version of The Southbeach Diet. You can find the web site just remember, my diet is different cause of being pregnant I have to have those Carb's....The diet is more strick about not having any carb's what so ever.

In the end I had lost 12 lbs and I was pregnant. But my clothes were fitting better for while at least. :D

I hope I helped ya all in some way. Email me if you want to know more:):) RLAOEHLER@MSN.COM

[Bikerbettyboop]

Hi Candles... thanks for all the advice.. but you may want to keep your personal email address private so you don't get a ton of junk mail.

[Candlesnboop]

Sure No problem. I trust most of ya all here but you do have a point. Thanks

[Neckless]

Sounds like a good diet Candles.

[Candlesnboop]

I am going to head back on it after the baby comes. Should not be to hard. My hubby needs to get back on that wagon with me anyhow:D

[Neckless]

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I want to start back walking as soon as I can!!
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[Candlesnboop]

BOOPON!!:D

[Neckless]

Boopin is healthy!! (hehehe)

[Candlesnboop]

Tehehe:D

[Bikerbettyboop]

Today I chased a mule deer over 50 acres!! HAHAH!!

[Candlesnboop]

Funny I bet you were tired after that!!!:) But atleast you got your exercise!!!

[Neckless]

Wow! Biker. That's some run there girl! WHat exactly is a mule deer. Is it a deer crossed with mule?

[melisa73074]

everybody is great, supporting on this issue. it is great to have friends like u all. Bless everybody:D

[Bikerbettyboop]

Ha Neckless that was funny...

you all are going to laugh but when I was reading this, I was eating a fun size Snickers bar for lunch.. haha... and this is supposed to be the weight watcher thread.

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), with several subspecies, are slightly larger than the whitetail and have a distribution across the western third of the U.S. Much of what was originally mule deer territory has been invaded by the highly adaptable whitetail and the two species have hybridized.


Mule deer, commonly called a muley, gets its name from its large mule-like ears. Muleys use a peculiar gait called a "stott" when they bounce on all four legs at once, which allows them to change direction quickly to avoid predators.


Mule deer are often less afraid of people than the whitetail and they have caused fatalities in humans and pets. They should be approached with caution or, preferably, not at all. Attempting to chase them from your yard may be dangerous!


The antlers of the mule deer are distinguished by uniform branching. Their color can vary from brown to light tan between the subspecies. Their tail is smaller and darker colored than the whitetail.


The reason I was chasing it was because I thought it was hung up in barbed wire but it wasn't... thankfully!!

here's a website where you can get more info on mule deer and see a picture of one:
http://www.desertusa.com/feb97/du_muledeer.html

[Neckless]

Never did see it Biker. Took my pute nearly 2 weeks to download the pic!! (just kidding about the 2 weeks). I didn't have the patience to wait for the download.

[Bikerbettyboop]

sorry it took so long to download...I forgot how fast my internet service is.... here's just the photo if that helps:


P.S. I started a new weight loss program. It's called the grapefruit diet. This is my second day.

[bettyboopfan]

So anyone still dieting?
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[Kayla]

Yes I am always dieting.

[bettyboopfan]

I should be!
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[Neckless]

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[bettyboopfan]

It's a never ending battle especially with children in the house!
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[Neckless]

Oh!
I know! All day they walk and eat.
We taste a little of this and a little of that when we prepare for them.

[bettyboopfan]

Yes!!
I try to keep healthy snack foods for them because when they snack I find myself snacking!

[Neckless]

My sentiments exactly!
(hehehe) Happens to the best of us.

[bettyboopfan]

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[Candlesnboop]

My hubby just bought us an elliptical trainer. Says he is going to stay with it. I can't do anything to strainious untill the baby is here though...


I hope to take off most of my weight and get back down to 135 I know I will, I had taken off 11 before I found out I was pregnant. I have only gained maybe 17 lbs so far with the pregnancy!!:) Go Me!!:) Go to us all!!:D

Here is what we got...

[bettyboopfan]

I heard from alot of people that they really like their elliptical trainers!

[Neckless]

I have the glider. They probably work a little bit alike.

[bettyboopfan]

I have none of the above!
Just 2 kiddies and they can give you a heck of a work out!

[Neckless]

Originally posted by Neckless
...and a 1 and a 2 and a chew and a 3 and a...
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Re-run!

Just joking. But everybody keep working out...and put the "fried" chicken down!

[bettyboopfan]

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[Neckless]

Is that a bucket-o-chicken? 4 chick-n-sticks!!

Geez...she's hungry...huh? hahaha.

[bettyboopfan]

She is hungry!! LOL!!!

[Neckless]

Here's a few snacks in case the chick-sticks aren't e-nuff!!
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[bettyboopfan]

too funny!!!!!!!

[Neckless]

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I've been hitting the cookies and Soft drinks...better slow it down. I'm excited about making the trip to Houston.

[Candlesnboop]

N'less!! Your coming here!!???? Sounds like fun. The way you talk and the more I get to know you I think of you as a person that has a good body, with long black hair.:)

Dieting is never fun, but you are accomplishing something and you look good in the end.

[bettyboopfan]

Originally posted by Neckless
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I've been hitting the cookies and Soft drinks...better slow it down. I'm excited about making the trip to Houston.

Awww Neckless, a little cookie here and there never hurt anyone!
You will be fine, hehehe... I hope you enjoy your trip to Houston!!