DDA Weight Loss Progress Thread

[tinknme]

I have been swimming for more years than I can remember. I need to lose 50lbs. I have a cruise this fall and 2 trips this summer and fall planned. Also We have a family cruise on the Dream next June. I certainly do not want NANA to get stuck in the aquaduck and have a fire hose blow me out. Maybe I could join y'all and get tips to keep me on the right track. I'm not great with structured diets and I certainly know which foods to increase and to avoid. Just need someone to be accountable to. Help me from drowning. Denise

Hi Denise & welcome! Sorry but I got a giggle out of your fire hose reference I am like you & do not do well with structured diets. What works best for me is watching my food portions & tracking my calories. I am not very good at the exercising part either, walking & housework are my exercise right now lol

I weigh myself on Mondays & post my results here. So far I am down 8 & 1/2 lbs. I have a long way to go, but I will get there. My pants are not feeling as snug, so that gives me even more ambition to stay on track.

Good luck to you, once you set your mind to it you can do it!

 

[denisea51]

Thanks for the support. That it is how I'm going to go about it also. Portion control ,watch the carbs, and try to get that darn exercise in. Also a little less alcohol Just keep on swimmin. Denise

 

[tinknme]

Thanks for the support. That it is how I'm going to go about it also. Portion control ,watch the carbs, and try to get that darn exercise in. Also a little less alcohol Just keep on swimmin. Denise

MGD 64(64 calories), Bud select 55(55 calories), Rum & Diet coke(around 80 - 100 calories), shot of Tequila(100 calories).

 

[denisea51]

vodka and water with lemon

 

[Disneygrl36]

Hey & welcome to the new peeps
Alcohol can be a challenge when trying to loose weight for sure. I like a cocktail myself. I really want to find & try Bethenney Frenkels skinnygirl margarita in a bottle. We don't have it around here but I am going to be on the lookout for it in SC when we go on vacation next month. I am on Weight Watchers & have been using my weekly flex pt allotment for my weekend cocktails.

I lost 1 lb this week so brings my total to 10lbs gone!

 

[tinknme]

Hey & welcome to the new peeps
Alcohol can be a challenge when trying to loose weight for sure. I like a cocktail myself. I really want to find & try Bethenney Frenkels skinnygirl margarita in a bottle. We don't have it around here but I am going to be on the lookout for it in SC when we go on vacation next month. I am on Weight Watchers & have been using my weekly flex pt allotment for my weekend cocktails.

I lost 1 lb this week so brings my total to 10lbs gone!

Congratulations Melanie, you are doing wonderful!

ETA: I had never heard of the drink you mentioned. I looked it up & can get here in town. I will have to try this, as margaritas are a favorite of mine. Thanks for the tip!

 

[denisea51]

Good morning fellow swimmers. I can't believe the sun is finally out even though they are calling for rain tomorrow, again. Haven't gotten on the scale yet but have my meals all planned for the week-end so hoping for the best on Mon. Everyone keep on swimming and have a great week-end Denise

 

[tinknme]

Good morning fellow swimmers. I can't believe the sun is finally out even though they are calling for rain tomorrow, again. Haven't gotten on the scale yet but have my meals all planned for the week-end so hoping for the best on Mon. Everyone keep on swimming and have a great week-end Denise

Good morning Denise, it is very windy here!

 

[Disneygrl36]

Good luck on your weigh-in Denise. I think planning is a really big part of success with dieting so you are way ahead of the game!

Janet........let me know about how you like the skinnygirl margarita.

 

[tinknme]

Good luck on your weigh-in Denise. I think planning is a really big part of success with dieting so you are way ahead of the game!

Janet........let me know about how you like the skinnygirl margarita.

I will & even though it is only 8 in the morning, I sure wish I had some now!(no I am not a lush, just having a bad time right now)

 

[denisea51]

Janet, this time of the year isn't good for anyone. Lousy weather, spring fever aka allergies and TAXES Just wrote the check for mine. I'll join you with that margarita. I just keep reminding myself that there is a happy trip in the working

 

[Cinderella's slipper]

Having recently had Gastric Bypass Surgery to address both weight and health issues, the one thing I know for sure is that there is no easy way to lose weight. My decision to have Gastric Bypass Surgery was made due to the strength of the statistics on Diabetes and the % of patients who had the surgery where their diabetes went into remission. This was a huge factor in my decision to have surgery. I am now more than two months out from surgery and have had so many rough days of literally being physically ill, yet everytime I test my blood sugar it is in the healthy range. The results give me hope and help me over the rough days.

I want to congratulate all of you who are taking steps to move in the right direction both physically and in your diet. Wishing you the very best possible outcomes.

 

[tinknme]

Having recently had Gastric Bypass Surgery to address both weight and health issues, the one thing I know for sure is that there is no easy way to lose weight. My decision to have Gastric Bypass Surgery was made due to the strength of the statistics on Diabetes and the % of patients who had the surgery where their diabetes went into remission. This was a huge factor in my decision to have surgery. I am now more than two months out from surgery and have had so many rough days of literally being physically ill, yet everytime I test my blood sugar it is in the healthy range. The results give me hope and help me over the rough days.

I want to congratulate all of you who are taking steps to move in the right direction both physically and in your diet. Wishing you the very best possible outcomes.

Hi there Good luck with your weight loss, I am sure it is not a easy journey with the surgery(being sick & all), but it sounds like you made the right decision. I am glad to hear that your diabetes is staying within normal range.

Hang in there, it will get easier!

 

[Cinderella's slipper]

Hi there Hang in there, it will get easier!

Thank you for your kind note.

 

[denisea51]

Good morning I hope everyone had a successful Sat. The sun is shinning and I hope no one was effected by the horrible storms yesterday and last night. They kept flashing storm warnings all day and they had a saying that is appropriate for us "turn around, don't drown". We all need to turn around our eating habits so we can keep on swimming!!! Have a good one. Denise

 

[my3princes]

Life is out of control busy here. I really don't think things will ever slow down. Chris and I have decided to start Atkins tomorrow. We were very successful on it many years ago so we think it's time to give it another shot. last time I lost 50 lbs in 4 months. I'd like to lose 25 - 30 lbs so we'll see how it goes. I know that it will take more preparation each day to pull it off, but I really need to do something.

 

[denisea51]

Good luck with Atkins. My thought is if it works for you try it. Sadly I haven't found the magic system yet. Do your planning and find willpower and the two of you can do it together. Keep on swimming

 

[tinknme]

Life is out of control busy here. I really don't think things will ever slow down. Chris and I have decided to start Atkins tomorrow. We were very successful on it many years ago so we think it's time to give it another shot. last time I lost 50 lbs in 4 months. I'd like to lose 25 - 30 lbs so we'll see how it goes. I know that it will take more preparation each day to pull it off, but I really need to do something.

Good luck Deb, I know you & Chris can do it!

 

[my3princes]

Chris and I went grocery shopping and got what we needed to start our diet tomorrow. We of course are being totally bad tonight

 

[denisea51]

Great start.