I just have to share again, O-buddies, because you all have helped to keep me on track, and if I can help encourage someone else, I sure want to do that!!!

My results now are:
Starting weight Jan. 17, 2003 226 pounds
Current weight Oct. 17, 2003 164 pounds
Total lost 62 pounds!!!
Goal weight 155 pounds (I'm 5'10")

Inches lost:
Chest 4 1/2
Waist 7
Hips 9
Thigh 5 1/4
(easy to spot the problem area!

Thanks for letting me toot my horn!

Susanna

I am so proud of you and happy for you!!! Your success is wonderful!

Thanks for always being such an inspiration!

Kelly

Hi Susanna,
Wow that is encouraging. Thanks for sharing your results so far. I want to lose 15 or 20 but I am really interesting in inches lost too. I think that is so great you did that. Did you combine any other excerise with it. Keep up the great work. Hugs, Polly

Congratulations!

Susanna... you go right ahead & TOOT that horn LOUD & LONG!! You have a GREAT reason to do so! So proud of you girl! & very happy for you!

Thanks for sharing & for being such an inspiration.

Ellen

That is wonderful!!! You are an inspiration!! If you can do it so can we, right?
Shelby

Congratulations! I am really happy for you. Especially knowing how much your life has changed and improved. Thanks for telling us!

Jennifer

That is so awesome......What an encouragement you are to the rest of us O ! PALS. Make ws us all want to KEEP it going....!!!!

PLEASE.....share with us what your SECRETS are....What is your daily routine and what do you think has made the most difference for you....???

Which O ! tapes do you use and HOW do you use them. Share what your Daily Diet routine is too.....WE all would love to know....!!!!

YEAH...for you...!!!!

"The Lord Is my light and my salvation...Whom shall I fear..???" Psalm 27:1

START: 9/4/03 WT: 175/168/150

We're in this together! You all help keep me encouraged and on track. Thanks a bunch!

Polly, Oxycise is the only exercise routine I do.

Yes, Shelby, if I can you can too!

Oxycise Gal, I only have Jill's book and the commuter tape. My "secrets" are to record everything I eat, and only eat things I really enjoy. I didn't like the idea of journaling when I started, but I soon realized that keeping track of what I was eating was the best way to tell what worked. I also record exactly how I feel each day, and the highlights of the day. The Change One plan from Reader's Digest has been my guide as far as calories and food combinations. We aren't really supposed to post our diets on here, but if anyone wants an outline, I'd be glad to email one to you. Oxycise makes me very tired, so it is usually one of the last things I do each day. Adding 5 pound dumbbells to my routine has really made a lot of difference. I use them for at least half of the workout, wherever they "fit".

Kelly, Ellen, & Jennifer, thanks for being there for me.

Susanna

Susanna, you're AWESOME!!! Congratulations! You are my inspiration to keep plugging away!

Donna

Thanks Susanna,
That is great that is all you use. I may start useing some weights too. I sure am excited about your progress. Helps me to stay postive.
God bless you, Polly

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God bless you.

Encouragement goes two ways, and you've both just given me some, too. Thanks! I love being able to talk to you all, and keeping up on your progress!

Susanna

Wow! That is incredible, Susanna! Congratulations!

Caroline

Hi there,
I am so glad I could encourage you. It is important to help one another. I am so excited about your progress. Hugs, Polly

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God bless you.

That's great Susanna...you should be very proud of yourself! Keep up the good work!

Laura

You are doing so well.

"The Lord Is my light and my salvation...Whom shall I fear..???" Psalm 27:1

START: 9/4/03 WT: 175/168/150

I know we all experience fluctuations in our weights, and I just want you all to know that it doesn't always go down for me either!!! For a few days now, it's been up 2 pounds, and I think I overdid some of the extra exercises, so I've been too sore to steadily Oxycise. I'm not really discouraged, but want to be honest with my O-buddies.

I've done 16 reps so far today. I just have to spread them out a little since my hip is so sore. I think I should stick to the gentleness of Oxycise!!!

Thanks to all of you for your nice words of encouragement again.

Hugs, Susanna