I have not lost anything yet. I'm walking on my treadmill every evening right after work, at least 2 miles in 30-35 minutes. I work up a sweat and feel good about myself but it's not showing on the scale!

Lindsey, you probably won't lose any weight with exercise alone. I know it sounds crazy, but there have been lots of studies to show that exercise it not a good weight loss strategy unless you do like 2 hours per day or something like that. Exercise is very good at keeping the weight off after you lose by calorie restriction.

My program is telling me I'm allowed 1750 calories per day and I'm staying around 1500 every day :(

I think 1500 is too many for you in the beginning. 1200 is a good number to start with

Lindsey, from the pictures I don't see where you want to loose weight. But if you do, the best way is to start eating 5-6 small meals a day. Make tuna sandwiches an eat one half and save the other for a few hours later and so on. Keep slice apples deep in peanut butter to snack on.

Cut down on carbs too Linds. And, drink lots of water!

I keep sabotagine myself. I ate a big bag of Tootsie Roll Midgies for dinner this week. I'm just not ready! Usually, I pig out before I begin to seriously watch what I eat. I guess that's what I'm doing.

You all are doing so well!

Jessica, that is really sweet. I know I don't NEED to lose weight, but I just know I was smaller before, and I want to be smaller again. I am 5'8 and 145 lbs. I used to be 5'8 and 125 lbs, but I've filled out since then (hips, chest, and I finally grew a butt lol!) I want to be around 135 though. Even a smidge under 140 I'd be happy with. I am worried though that the weight I lose will be chest and butt!

Gayle, I will try to cut down to 1200 calories.

I normally just snack on fruits and veggies during the day. I'm eating my lunch right now and it's just slices of carrots, celery, and a fat-free yogurt. I try to make healthy food for supper, even if it's just swapping things out in normally unhealthy meals lol... last night was tacos but we used extra-lean gound beef, lots of veggies, low-fat sour cream, and whole wheat tortillas. I ate less than I normally do.

No matter what the scale says, I am still feeling healthier than I did before. I think maybe I should stop looking at the scale every day.

I've been stuck for a few days, so I'm drinking more water. I do feel like I'm losing and someone asked me the other day if I had lost weight!!!! Yay....I don't see it yet, but I'm sure glad someone did. I know I'll get over this hurdle, but until then, make sure I drink my water and add some exercise. I finally bought me some new walking shoes so I'm planning on walking....

Good for you Janet. Keep it up.

While you ladies have been losing I have been gaining a few pounds. :o

I'm afraid I've been gaining too... I'm still doing my workouts every day and feeling great but caring a little less about what the scale says. We were out at a going-away party on the weekend and Scott laughed and told me a group of college guys behind me were checking me out. It boosted the self-confidence a little bit LOL!!! :D

Down to 243....yay!!!! Thought that plateau was going to stay forever!!

Finally lost another pound. This one took awhile too, but I'm not going to give up. I'm enjoying feeling "lighter". Now I'm at 242, won't be long (I hope) and I'll break 240.....on my way!

Wahoo!!!

Haven't gotten on the scales again....after going out to eat with Ricky....I know I gained, but I'm back on track today and I'll weigh myself in a day or so.

@ Lindsey, at least your man notices other guys checking you out. My man is clueless and I actually had to point it out to him.

Janet, I can see you've lost weight by the avatar picture. You are doing so good.

I am planning on going to Destin, FL so I want to lose my tummy but I don't think it's happening. FL will just have to see my round happy belly.

Thanks Jessica...a few people have said they can tell it in my face....sure wish they could tell in my belly and butt....:lol2: I can tell, because my pants are bigger. I havenn't lost quite 20 lbs yet, but it starts showing fairly quickly in certain areas.

I did get on the scales and I'm heading back down again...yay!!! I'll get there...I'm not giving up!:)

I meant to comment on your new avatar that your face looked thinner.....and I forgot!! You can really tell in your face.......and I'm sure you can see it on the rest of you too. Good job, Janet!!

I'm struggling......still on the diet but cheating a little here and there. I need to either go off for a little while or go back and read the book again. My exercise level has increased and soon I'll be swimming so that will help.

I've been struggling here too Diana. But I will not give up this time. I'll take a break for a day or two, but then go right back on it. I want to be so much thinner, like 145 lbs, so I've got quite a long job ahead of me to get there....but I will. I'm not discourage by any means...I know it will take some time.

As of this morning, I'M AT 240 LBS.....YAY!!!!!! THAT'S 19 LBS GONE... Yes...I'm quite thrilled...lol.

Yay Janet!! You are so inspiring with your persistence!! I am about the same size as you and Diana. I'm working on losing some now. I even lost a little in Paris, but it was because we walked so much and climbed many stairs. I'm such a slug, lol!!

Wow, Janet!!! You're doing GREAT!!! I'm so ready to be losing again......I'm just not losing. I'm trying to drink more water which for some reason I don't do enough of......not just water but any drinking.

Betsi.....I would have never guessed from your pictures that you were about the same size as me!! You look so much slimmer!!

I wouldn't have guessed that about Betsi either. Wish I looked that small at this weight. :) I just want this weight off. I've already wrote out an exercise plan for when school is out. It's just hard for me when school is in session. I love showers, but by the time I do everything, I'm taking 2-3 showers a day....that's way too much.

Lol! Y'all made my day! Why do you think I just post face pictures, lol? I'm heavier than I've been in a long time right now, but I'm working on it. I'm 5'8, and let me tell you I can carry some pounds:rolleyes: Here is a pic so you can see me. We are in front of the Arch de Triumphe, built by Napoleon. We had just walked up a million stairs, lol!

Youre beautiful, still don't look like you are over 200 lbs. it's a great picture of you both.

Betsi, you carry yourself well! You sure don't look like 200 pounds! It is so good to be tall! You are really a beautiful woman!

Keep it going Janet! You are doing great!


Diana, maybe you should read the book again. Diabetes is so hard!

I have been ping ponging about 4 pounds lately. I decided that I am going on a more satisfying diet. I have a 100 calorie bagel and a piece of fruit for lunch, and maybe another piece of fruit during the day. I have been eating candy, candy and more candy! I think I'm carb starved! I think I only want to lose about 5 pounds, but maintaining it is so hard! I am very small, so it really shows in my stomach. (5'1" on a good day).

I'm right there with you Judy on being short. I'm 5'2" on a good day. I feel your pain, 5 lbs is a jeans size for me.

The ONLY good thing about all this with Gary is that I can't eat when I am upset, so I have lost 6 lbs in the last 2 weeks. I have to force myself to eat and I can eat very little at a time. It feels like there's a big lump in my throat all the time and my stomach feels upset. I feel like I could throw up and it's hard to swallow food. There is a silver lining though, I can eat whatever I want because I can only eat a few bites of it. I'm trying to eat healthy though, I can't get sick from lack of nutrition.

Oh Gayle, that's such a sad way to lose weight:o I eat everything in sight when I'm stressed, which is what happened after my kids left. I know I do this, but I can't seem to control it.

BTW.. I weigh wayyy over 200. I can't believe I just put that in writing:eek:

I know how you feel, Betsi. I don't like to talk or write what my weight is either.

Betsi, I started to write this yesterday and ended up losing it......but I think you're very beautiful and you don't look too heavy. I'm sure having the extra inches in height helps a lot.......if I could just grow 4 more inches maybe I'd look a lot better too!!! I'm 5' 4"......way too short for my weight.......maybe if I were 6'4"!!!! Of course then I'd have trouble finding clothes to fit!!! But I'd look skinny!!! :sidesplit:

Y'all are so sweet, thank you!! Diana, you crack me up! I have a lot of saggy, baggy skin on my body, and I really think it's from losing and gaining large amounts of weight through the years. I inherited my aunts ugly legs...what I would give for ankles...Anyway, they get me where I want to go so I try not to complain:rolleyes: I always thought it was so unfair because my brothers have great legs and I got the ugly ones, lol!!

I don't like my legs either.....they are heavy and my ankles are thick!! Arms are flabby!!! It's not a pretty picture!! Don't even try to imagine it!!! :sidesplit: The sad part is that I was 105 before I got pregnant. My Mom and Dad were both small people and my brother is too. I would love to get under 200 lbs. I'm trying but still have about 25 more to go to get there.

I don't mind my legs so much until they get closer to my hips...lol. I'm stuck again. Up 2 lbs...down 2 lbs....stay the same and then up a lb down a lb. I'm hoping now that school is out maybe I can exercise more and get into a habit.

You're doing so good!!! Weight flucuates some.......anyway mine does then all of a sudden it will go down. I've got to get serious about my diet!!

I don't know what I've done but I am feeling so energetic lately!! I did take a couple of small amounts of the DE earth a few days ago. It's suppose to kill parasites inside of you.......not that I thought I had any but I thought it couldn't hurt. I've also given some to the dogs!! Yesterday I was so active clear up until I went to bed and even then could have stayed up a little later.

Dae Lynn's losing weight again. She's down a few more pounds so I'm sure that will help encourage me. I'm so ready to swim......maybe I should check the water......hmmmmmm.......

This summer I don't care about my weight. When I lose my stomach people tell me I look anorexic. When I gain (and of course goes to my tummy) they tell me I'm getting older. I am going to enjoy the beach in my bikini and will be showing a few extra pounds and eating everything I can afford :D

If I stayed on my diet, I would probably lose enough weight, but I pigged out twice this weekend!

My new diet is quite liveable too. Ah well!

Gayle, you have to eat nutritious food if you are not able to eat much. I'm sure you know that, but ...I'm just sayin! One day at a time!

Thanks Judy, you are right. I went to the farmers market this afternoon and got some delicious peaches and plums. Oh my, they are so yummy. I also got squash and tomatoes. When I got home today, 3 of my tomatoes were starting to turn pink!!! I picked them and put them in the window. If I let them get ripe on the vine the birds will eat them. I also got a sugar baby watermelon at the grocery store and it was delicious. I hit the jackpot. I couldn't eat any meat tonight, but I did have some yummy fruits and veggies. I really need to lose more weight, but I will take care to eat healthy.

You don't have to force yourself to eat meat but have some nuts you can snack on. I don't think you need to diet at this moment.

Gayle, you know how to take care of yourself and we know that you'll do it. It will be hard to cook for one so try to have your Mom over or go to her place to eat. That way you'll eat better.

Or send the left over here....you know how I hate to cook!

Seems I'm stuck again, but I'm sure once I get moving it will start coming off again. I really do not like plateau's!

Somehow in the past couple of weeks I managed to lose 4 lbs! It's the first I've lost so far!

That's great Lindsey! I'm still stuck. But I do have to say I haven't been real good here lately. I haven't gained, but with my nerves being about shot over the rental house and a few other things, I've ate for comfort. I'm going to do much better today and get myself back on track.