Morning all,

After my little temper tantrum yesterday I decided to stop and take an accessment of
what I was doing when I was losing so much
weight compared to what I am doing now. I
found that I have let my eating habits slip
a little. I am not as careful or as determined
about eating right. In other words. I have
started to slip back into old habits. Sooooo,
I am going to start all over again and stay
away from the things I know I don't need and
I am going to go back to using L1 for a while.
It seems like I had more results when I used
that one. At any rate, I am NOT going to quit!

Hope everyone has a good week next week.

Alicia

START WGHT=292(June,2002)
CURRENT WGHT=261
GOAL WGHT=135
"When you choose the behavior, you choose the consequences" (Dr. Phil)

Alicia,
It seems you are at the point where so many just fizzle out, But don't give up! You have the right spirit. You have lost over 30 lbs, dropped a few sizes, everyone is saying you are looking good, and so.....you start patting yourself on the back and thinking how good you are doing and you are just going to eat a little of this as a small reward. Then get right back on your diet! But the rewards start getting closer and closer together, the weight stops coming off, you get discouraged, which leads to more "rewards" which you can't afford to have, and first thing you know, you are not dieting anymore and the weight starts coming back! I have done that so many times I could write a book! PLEASE!PLEASE! Don't do that! You are stronger than any potato chip, etc. You have done so well and I check your posts for inspiration.

I have had my grandchildren since Friday while my daughter and her husband take a vacation in Las Vegas. I haven't been able to stick to my diet or get in any formal exercise, but I have lost 3 lbs anyway. Between the 1 yr old who keeps me chasing after him and the 4 year old who wants attention, too, I just don't stop. These 53 year old bones are hurting in places where I didn't even know I had muscles. This is my first time to get on the computer in almost a week. I had been busy preparing for their stay. I will have them until Tuesday night when their Mom and Dad gets back. I hope I last that long!

Kathy
"When one helps another, both are strong." German Proverb

I'm not sure where to post this, but I figured this thread as good a place as any...

Alicia, hang in there..and Kathy..that's very wise advice.

Some of you know me, some of you don't. I'm Helene and was on the old board. I haven't been around for a while due to some real life issues as well as some computer trouble.

I've gone from a 16/18 down to a 6/8/10 with Oxycise and am very happy that I discovered this wonderful method. My asthma has improved and I just "feel better" in general.

Some of you may recall that I suffered a miscarriage in March. I popped back in for a bit over the summer and then began having some serious modem trouble.

I'm happy to report that I'm pregnant again and due on April 23rd and once more, with my OB/GYN's blessing, will be using Oxycise (in a more restricted mode) during this pregnancy. I feel wonderful and thank God, this has been quite an uneventful pregnancy thus far.

My computer problems have been resolved as well, so I hope to be able to pop in here as much as time permits.

Keep up the great work everyone and see you all soon.

Love
Helene

Kathy & Helene,

Thanks for the encouragement. It's just what I needed. I will hang in there. We can win this
war, right?

Alicia

START WGHT=292(June,2002)
CURRENT WGHT=261
GOAL WGHT=135
"When you choose the behavior, you choose the consequences" (Dr. Phil)

Did Level 3 so far today. Will do Buns/Thighs 1 tonight and total body weight training.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Welcome back, Helene!

Talk to you all soon,
Tammy

"Never let the fear of striking out get in your way." - Babe Ruth

Welcome back Helene, and congratulations! I recently had a baby boy http://12.212.32.61/baby/ and he's lots of fun.

I'm happy to report new losses this weekend, even though I had a hard time doing all of my exercise this last week. But I did stick to my eating plan pretty good. I'm down at least 1.5lbs., and about an inch. I tried on my (freshly washed) size 12 jeans again today and they are feeling good. Our anniversary is this Saturday, and I can't wait to have my DH shave off his goatee.

Rose

[This message was edited by Rose Wright on November 03, 2002 at 04:32 PM.]

Thanks Ladies, and keep up the great work!

Congrats, Rose!

Love
Helene

Helene~ So sorry about your loss, but I'm happy to hear that you are expecting, again. What wonderful news! I had my little Sara on July 6 (she's my fifth and final) and I am SO TOTALLY enjoying her! You have my prayers for a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

Take care everyone, and KEEP BREATHIN'!
Susan in Kuwait

Thank you, Susan and congrats on your bundle of joy!

Love
Helene