I am the Biggest Loser...Kinda.

Lady Jewel · 01-19-2010, 06:09 PM

As promised...here is the info for YOUR weight loss support group here at the planet:

Weight loss support group is for those of us that struggle with our weight and would like the support of others.

Every Thursday night at 6PM PST/9 EST
WLS chat room

You will need a password to get into the room so PM me and I will give it to you.

It would be really nice if we get this room going and keep it going, so that we can help each other on our weight loss (hopefully) journey.

Lady Jewel · 01-19-2010, 08:16 PM

Bump for WLS info below

canmarielan · 01-20-2010, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Jewel

As promised...here is the info for YOUR weight loss support group here at the planet:

Weight loss support group is for those of us that struggle with our weight and would like the support of others.

Every Thursday night at 6PM PST/9 EST
WLS chat room

You will need a password to get into the room so PM me and I will give it to you.

It would be really nice if we get this room going and keep it going, so that we can help each other on our weight loss (hopefully) journey.

WOW.....

I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I might actually be able to make the first one!!!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, I've decided to spice it up a bit....I will ask a question here. Everyone work on their answer and we can discuss it in chat on thursdays. Then, After we are done with chat we can post what we learned from each other.

Anyone else interested??

Here's the question for this week.

How is your life negatively affected by your weight?

I think if we all discuss these things....if we realize what truely is happening to us....what we are doing to our bodies......we will be able to move forward with the knowledge that we can improve those things. Sharing with others may help us become more comfortable talking out things...instead of keeping everything inside. Like on the Biggest Loser tonight.....I learned you have to work THROUGH your feelings....not push them aside.

christie · 01-20-2010, 07:14 AM

Yesterday was my first full day back on my "no carb" system. Yay me.

Today, my fibro IS ramped down! Yay me again. I don't know if its really the absence of carbs or if its just that its early in the day - I don't really care which, I'll take it either way.

My 40th bday is looming and I have been working towards being at my goal weight by then. I call it the "17 with an ass that wouldn't quit" body. For me, its really not about the number on the scale but more how I feel when I look in that mirror every morning. Its about how GOOD I physically felt then, the energy levels that I had, etc.

I know that I can't possibly recapture that 17 again - I want to be BETTER than I was - I don't want the next decade of my life to be "shoulda woulda coulda" because my body at the heavier weights wouldn't allow me to do what I wanted.

Diavolo · 01-20-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by christie0918

Yesterday was my first full day back on my "no carb" system. Yay me.

Today, my fibro IS ramped down! Yay me again. I don't know if its really the absence of carbs or if its just that its early in the day - I don't really care which, I'll take it either way.

My 40th bday is looming and I have been working towards being at my goal weight by then. I call it the "17 with an ass that wouldn't quit" body. For me, its really not about the number on the scale but more how I feel when I look in that mirror every morning. Its about how GOOD I physically felt then, the energy levels that I had, etc.

I know that I can't possibly recapture that 17 again - I want to be BETTER than I was - I don't want the next decade of my life to be "shoulda woulda coulda" because my body at the heavier weights wouldn't allow me to do what I wanted.

I don't have fibro but I saw an article yesterday about the relationship of carbs, nightshades, sugar and fibro myalgia. Interesting that this morning you post a personal experience that reflects what I read in the article yesterday.

I've found as I get older, my brain still thinks I'm 16. As I get weight off my body starts to deliver on that mindset. Just remember what the white rabbit said or was that Grace Slick... You're only as pretty as you feel inside.

amiyesiam · 01-20-2010, 10:29 AM

Would someone please go into detail about what cinna chroms are. thank you

Spirit Dancer · 01-20-2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amiyesiam

Would someone please go into detail about what cinna chroms are. thank you

http://www.bodykind.com/product.asp?...38&ProdID=2003

it's actually Cinnamon with chromium picolinate, there is an article with the link

Lady Jewel · 01-20-2010, 05:18 PM

Hey thanks for the link, but do you know if there is a US equivalent??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spirit Dancer

http://www.bodykind.com/product.asp?...38&ProdID=2003

it's actually Cinnamon with chromium picolinate, there is an article with the link

Arwen · 01-20-2010, 11:00 PM

I got my CinnaChrom at Sam's.

I HATE LOATHE AND DESPISE thedailyplate.com Stupid thing has made me aware that even though I don't eat a lot of sweets, I do ingest a lot of sugar.

BAH

Corkey · 01-20-2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diavolo

I don't have fibro but I saw an article yesterday about the relationship of carbs, nightshades, sugar and fibro myalgia. Interesting that this morning you post a personal experience that reflects what I read in the article yesterday.

I've found as I get older, my brain still thinks I'm 16. As I get weight off my body starts to deliver on that mindset. Just remember what the white rabbit said or was that Grace Slick... You're only as pretty as you feel inside.

Could you post a link to the article? Please.

Diavolo · 01-20-2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corkey

Could you post a link to the article? Please.

Sure can!

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...o-Avoid--.aspx

Lady Jewel · 01-20-2010, 12:26 PM

Thats a GREAT idea

Hey I have a quesion for the people that are actually going to join the group...what are your feelings about maybe having a 12 step weight loss program here? Just an idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by canmarielan

WOW.....

I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I might actually be able to make the first one!!!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, I've decided to spice it up a bit....I will ask a question here. Everyone work on their answer and we can discuss it in chat on thursdays. Then, After we are done with chat we can post what we learned from each other.

Anyone else interested??

Here's the question for this week.

How is your life negatively affected by your weight?

I think if we all discuss these things....if we realize what truely is happening to us....what we are doing to our bodies......we will be able to move forward with the knowledge that we can improve those things. Sharing with others may help us become more comfortable talking out things...instead of keeping everything inside. Like on the Biggest Loser tonight.....I learned you have to work THROUGH your feelings....not push them aside.

PinkieLee · 01-20-2010, 01:42 PM

((((Candace)))))

Honey, I am soooooo proud of you for making such positive lifestyle changes. I KNOW how hard it is to get motivated to lose weight with modifying our diet & exercise routines (lordy knows I've been there more times than I care to mention)! You are making some amazing progress and I want you to keep up the good work.

I must admit that YOU and so many others here, have encouraged me to make some changes of my own. THANK YOU for reaching out to your friends and family here and helping us all to focus on our health!

I love you gorgeous!

xoxox

01-19-2010, 06:09 PM	#1
Lady Jewel Member How Do You Identify?: * Preferred Pronoun?: * Relationship Status: * Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 298 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 120 Thanked 322 Times in 124 Posts Rep Power: 791	Weight Loss Support Group As promised...here is the info for YOUR weight loss support group here at the planet: Weight loss support group is for those of us that struggle with our weight and would like the support of others. Every Thursday night at 6PM PST/9 EST WLS chat room You will need a password to get into the room so PM me and I will give it to you. It would be really nice if we get this room going and keep it going, so that we can help each other on our weight loss (hopefully) journey.

01-20-2010, 10:29 AM	#6
amiyesiam Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/they Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,488 Thanked 10,135 Times in 2,161 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Would someone please go into detail about what cinna chroms are. thank you __________________ A year from now you will wish that you started today~Karen Lamb

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Arwen Joy Seeker How Do You Identify?: Smartly-Flavored Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Mrs. Syzygy 1/9/14 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joyville, NM (aka Land of Enchantment) Posts: 10,140 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,636 Thanked 28,119 Times in 6,414 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	I got my CinnaChrom at Sam's. I HATE LOATHE AND DESPISE thedailyplate.com Stupid thing has made me aware that even though I don't eat a lot of sweets, I do ingest a lot of sugar. BAH __________________ I wrote a book, y'all! *FREE* Tarotscopes Seek Joy, y'all. Eschew hate. 9Words: A Poetry Challenge \| Do you like me?

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Lady Jewel Member How Do You Identify?: * Preferred Pronoun?: * Relationship Status: * Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 298 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 120 Thanked 322 Times in 124 Posts Rep Power: 791	Bump for WLS info below

01-20-2010, 07:14 AM	#4
christie Member How Do You Identify?: A Force with which to be reckoned Preferred Pronoun?: just be nice... Relationship Status: I call her Mine Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Transplanted to the PNW Posts: 1,246 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,552 Thanked 2,476 Times in 706 Posts Rep Power: 14753262	Yesterday was my first full day back on my "no carb" system. Yay me. Today, my fibro IS ramped down! Yay me again. I don't know if its really the absence of carbs or if its just that its early in the day - I don't really care which, I'll take it either way. My 40th bday is looming and I have been working towards being at my goal weight by then. I call it the "17 with an ass that wouldn't quit" body. For me, its really not about the number on the scale but more how I feel when I look in that mirror every morning. Its about how GOOD I physically felt then, the energy levels that I had, etc. I know that I can't possibly recapture that 17 again - I want to be BETTER than I was - I don't want the next decade of my life to be "shoulda woulda coulda" because my body at the heavier weights wouldn't allow me to do what I wanted.

01-20-2010, 01:42 PM	#13
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,074 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	((((Candace))))) Honey, I am soooooo proud of you for making such positive lifestyle changes. I KNOW how hard it is to get motivated to lose weight with modifying our diet & exercise routines (lordy knows I've been there more times than I care to mention)! You are making some amazing progress and I want you to keep up the good work. I must admit that YOU and so many others here, have encouraged me to make some changes of my own. THANK YOU for reaching out to your friends and family here and helping us all to focus on our health! I love you gorgeous! xoxox