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(deactivated member)
on 6/22/10 12:19 pm
on 6/22/10 12:19 pm
Topic: RE: Intro
Hi Jen, I didn't have WLS, instead I made huge changes in my diet and lifestyle - permanent ones. I've lost over 170 pounds since I started in November 2008 and I'm actually 17 pounds away from my goal weight. Even as I type this, I have a hard time believing it. I can tell you that it is indeed doable and you can do it too. I also had a couple of very intense and effective sessions with a psychotherapist which I believe made a huge difference.
If you look through some of the older posts you'll find many from Moosie (Ruth) who lost I believe 190 pounds and she has recently finished the last of a series of plastic surgery to get rid of all the excess skin. There had been others since I started coming here who have lost significant amounts. Some of them pop in every once and a while to post.
I hope we can help you find and maintain the motivation. I can't begin to tell you all the things that I can do and the simple pleasures I've enjoyed since I've shed all this weight.
What kind of medical center is this? How are you shedding your weight? Is this something that your regular doctor or perhaps a nurse in the office can help you do by meeting with you more often? What can we do here to help you? You can post questions or start new topics to discuss problems you're having.
You can do it and everyone here can help.
If you look through some of the older posts you'll find many from Moosie (Ruth) who lost I believe 190 pounds and she has recently finished the last of a series of plastic surgery to get rid of all the excess skin. There had been others since I started coming here who have lost significant amounts. Some of them pop in every once and a while to post.
I hope we can help you find and maintain the motivation. I can't begin to tell you all the things that I can do and the simple pleasures I've enjoyed since I've shed all this weight.
What kind of medical center is this? How are you shedding your weight? Is this something that your regular doctor or perhaps a nurse in the office can help you do by meeting with you more often? What can we do here to help you? You can post questions or start new topics to discuss problems you're having.
You can do it and everyone here can help.
(deactivated member)
on 6/22/10 11:56 am
on 6/22/10 11:56 am
Topic: RE: Do you have simple tools to help you with weight loss?
Hi Molly, I wouldn't have thought of getting a heart moniter and using it to push myself. I think that's what I get next when my pedometer is no longer effective at motivating me to move more.
The pedometer also comes with a calories burned but I just ignore it. I like how you cut it in half before counting it.
The pedometer also comes with a calories burned but I just ignore it. I like how you cut it in half before counting it.
Topic: Look within for your answers.
Look within for your answers.
It is healthy to look within. To find peace and serenity, you must put pride and fear aside and take an honest look at yourself.
Find the courage and resolve to discover yourself. Find out what makes you tick. Find out how you sabotage yourself and why. Learn what really motivates you. Seeking fixes and answers outside of yourself can only take you so far. To achieve fulfillment, you must look within.
Action for the day: Spend five minutes today looking within. Sit quietly and breathe deeply. Ask yourself, "What is it that I need to find and acknowledge within myself to become healthy?"
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HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Topic: RE: Do you have simple tools to help you with weight loss?
I also use pedometer but not every day. I use it when I have to push myself to exercise, on vacations, or when I know it will be hard to squeeze in a good workout.
Another handy tool I use is heart rate monitor. It is a must when I go to the gym. I love it and I have been using one for about 8 to 9 years now. When I was super morbidly obese a doctor wanted me to get one to monitor my heart for a day. If you don't have one, it makes you do more when you do work out and when you are mixing it up and want a less intense workout it helps you stay low. It is better than ones on the machines. You know calorie counts are not accurate but I always count at least half of my calories as really burned to be on the safe side.
Another handy tool I use is heart rate monitor. It is a must when I go to the gym. I love it and I have been using one for about 8 to 9 years now. When I was super morbidly obese a doctor wanted me to get one to monitor my heart for a day. If you don't have one, it makes you do more when you do work out and when you are mixing it up and want a less intense workout it helps you stay low. It is better than ones on the machines. You know calorie counts are not accurate but I always count at least half of my calories as really burned to be on the safe side.
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Topic: Intro
Hi guys,
My name is Jen
I was introduced by a friend of mine to this site, and I found the non-surgical forum today.
I weighed 290 at my highest, and made a decision in January (not the first time) to get serious about losing my excess weight.
This time, I decided to join a medical weight mamagement center to be supervised in my journey, but my goal is to avoid surgery if possible.
So far I have lost 21 pounds, and am attending all of my appointments, but I find there is so much time between appointments that it really does curb motivation, expecially when the weight loss slows. There is huge demand in my city for this clinic, so there is a lot of time between appointments.
I am kind of hoping that by finding other people that need to lose in excess of 100lbs that maybe I'll find the motivation and the support I need to stick to it.
My name is Jen
I was introduced by a friend of mine to this site, and I found the non-surgical forum today.
I weighed 290 at my highest, and made a decision in January (not the first time) to get serious about losing my excess weight.
This time, I decided to join a medical weight mamagement center to be supervised in my journey, but my goal is to avoid surgery if possible.
So far I have lost 21 pounds, and am attending all of my appointments, but I find there is so much time between appointments that it really does curb motivation, expecially when the weight loss slows. There is huge demand in my city for this clinic, so there is a lot of time between appointments.
I am kind of hoping that by finding other people that need to lose in excess of 100lbs that maybe I'll find the motivation and the support I need to stick to it.
Topic: RE: 2 thumbs up for The "Losing It with Jillian Micheals Show"
Hi Molly and Skylar,
I do no****ch any reality TV, but I set my DVR to record her reruns. Thanks for taking the time to tell us about it. I love the idea of extra "therapy" too!
Thanks again,
I do no****ch any reality TV, but I set my DVR to record her reruns. Thanks for taking the time to tell us about it. I love the idea of extra "therapy" too!
Thanks again,
Topic: RE: I never thought I'd post this
Oh Skylar, I think you are right on the money...I am scared to death of the "maintaining" phase. I have the tools in my brain to lead a healthy life through diet (not dieting) and exercise, but my heart is still terrified of becoming extremely obese again! I'll just have to stick with OH for the rest of my life! I need support. 
(deactivated member)
on 6/21/10 9:14 pm
on 6/21/10 9:14 pm
Topic: Do you have simple tools to help you with weight loss?
Years ago I got a free pedometer at work which I loved until the thing feel apart a month later.
This weekend DH decided he wanted a pedometer so we bought new and hopefully sturdier pedometers and we've been wearing them to count our steps. It's fun to track how far you walk, set yourself new goals etc. I'm in that phase of weight loss where I'm so close I can taste it but it gets harder and harder to shed that weight so every little bit I can do is important to help me cross that finish line.
Do you have any tricks or tools that you find helpful?
This weekend DH decided he wanted a pedometer so we bought new and hopefully sturdier pedometers and we've been wearing them to count our steps. It's fun to track how far you walk, set yourself new goals etc. I'm in that phase of weight loss where I'm so close I can taste it but it gets harder and harder to shed that weight so every little bit I can do is important to help me cross that finish line.
Do you have any tricks or tools that you find helpful?
(deactivated member)
on 6/21/10 9:01 pm
on 6/21/10 9:01 pm
Topic: RE: 2 thumbs up for The "Losing It with Jillian Micheals Show"
LOL - yes, free therapy. I forgot that the Dad had WLS and gained the weight back. I never knew people were sick and throwing up on TBL show - so I guess as trainers they know how far they can push and clearly it's farther than I push myself.
Well she certainly got results - everyone on that first show looked amazing and in a fairly short period of time. Just shows you what you can do when you keep your focus and work towards your goal.
Well she certainly got results - everyone on that first show looked amazing and in a fairly short period of time. Just shows you what you can do when you keep your focus and work towards your goal.
Topic: RE: 2 thumbs up for The "Losing It with Jillian Micheals Show"
Absolutely I feel the same way. Free therphy for me....:-) I am still working thru my issues. Some resolve and some are not and that show was deep. Because the Dad had WLS 1st and he gained all of his weight back. Tough love is a good thing, especially if you ask for it. Everyone knows Jillian kicks butt and absolutely has no mercy at the gym! lol! With her and Bob workout people are always sick and throwing up the 1st days or week. Some of these folks have NEVER worked out before.
I believe that is why some do no****ch the show. They can't deal with references that they see as themselves. My Mom and Ex Boss both were ones in denial and could not take TBL so I know they would not be able to take Jillian show.
I believe that is why some do no****ch the show. They can't deal with references that they see as themselves. My Mom and Ex Boss both were ones in denial and could not take TBL so I know they would not be able to take Jillian show.
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