Hi Bobbi,

  I just started alli and I hoping to lose 75 pounds on it I tried it before and have gotten really frustrated. I am determined to lose weight and hopefully this time it will work. It is nice to know that there is people out there trying to lose weight too, and that we have a chance to talk to each other.

                                                                            kelly

Good Morning Kelly -

This is your time then!!  You are going to do it!  I started about the same as you - needing to lose 74 pounds.  August 5 will be one year since I started following this program and I'm already down 45 pounds - only 29 more to go.  I know that the 75 pounds itself may seem overwhelming, but try not to look at it that way.  Just make smaller goals and it really breaks it up!  I did it that way and it really helped with the mindset.  And always, always come to the boards and post - when you're feeling happy or down, to celebrate a loss, or just anything.  These boards, and especially this thread, have been instrumental to me.  The girls here are fabulous, and as you mentioned, it really helps to have people that are in similar situations to talk to. 

I'm glad you found us Kelly!  Take Care and have a great Tuesday!

Bobbi

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Helloooooooo.....Anyone there?!  I'm feeling very lonely by myself - where are all my friends?!

I hope everyone is doing well! 

Gotta go, the crickets chirping on this thread are driving me nuts - LOL!!

Talk to someone soon?

Bobbi

Hey there Bobbi!! Great to hear from you!

I'm having a difficult time. I have completely fallen off the food bandwagon - back to the worst eating habits that I have had for years.  So - I decided that today was the day!! Starting again!

I had a good breakfast, took Alli, hope to make it through the day well. The marathon is this weekend. I'm really excited about the marathon itself, but the logistics of the weekend are enough to cause anyone to tear their hair out! We made the mistake of traveling with the group, and it is NOT designed for people with small children. The flight back is at 6 AM!! We're going to have to get the kids into the car by about 4 AM. NOT looking forward to it!

My stress level is way up, so I think that is why I've been eating so poorly. Sigh. I can't even bear to get on the scale - I think I'm up about 7 pounds. I could really use a pick me up (other than food!) Not sure what to do, though.

You are my inspiration, Bobbi - please keep it up! How close are you to your goal now?

Kathleen, Marcia, Gail - where are you?

Sharona

p.s. Love the new composition tools on the boards - makes posting a LOT easier!!

Happy Happy Dancing - Sharona's in the House!!

Good Morning Sharona -

How GREAT to hear from you!  You are right kiddo - today is the day, pull your bootstraps up and get back on that horse!  And don't, don't beat yourself up!  Life has been happening for awhile for you, and with all things considered, you are doing very well.  Just continue what you started today and you'll be back in fighting form in no time!

So, the marathon is this weekend!!  Another added incentive for you, although you had mentioned the logistics and how stressful all that may be - on the plus side, you will be with your family and you will be in this together!  I'm so proud of you Sharona - what you are doing takes quite the commitment - YOU GO GIRL!!  Stress-issues aside - it's going to be a good experience for you!  Can't wait to hear all about it!!

Okay, now please don't be a stranger - I really miss you when you're not here!  You'll get through this and get back on track - I know it!  You are very strong Sharona - you've proved that time and time again! 

Take Care Young Lady!!

Bobbi

PS  I'm 29 pounds away from goal - thanks for asking :-)

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Happy Happy Dancing - Sharona's in the House!!

Bobbi

PS  I'm 29 pounds away from goal - thanks for asking :-)

Bobbi - thanks! I really needed that - you brought a smile to my face! :)

 Checkin' in:

8/07................194.5

07/04/08.........187.0

07/18/08.........186.0

STG................175

LTG................144

I'll chat later, but just wanted to at least post my weigh-in.   Hope all is well!!!        Kathleen

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 Checkin' in:

8/07................194.5

07/04/08.........187.0

07/18/08.........186.0

STG................175

LTG................144

I'll chat later, but just wanted to at least post my weigh-in.   Hope all is well!!!        Kathleen

HAPPY HAPPY DANCING FOR YOU KATHLEEN ON YOUR ONE POUND LOSS - YOU ROCK!!

I was so happy to see your results - way to go!!

Take Care!

Bobbi

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Bobbi - thanks! I really needed that - you brought a smile to my face! :)

Glad to be somewhat cheery for you!!

So Miss Sharona - how did the big event go this past weekend?  I was thinking about you - I hope it was a good experience for you and your family!

Write soon and let me know how it went and most importantly, how you are doing.

Take Care!

Bobbi

 Hi Bobbi, Sharona.....and anyone else still out there?  Gail?  We are REALLY a quiet thread these days!  Well I fully intend to do anything that I can to try to revive it!  Is that still possible??????

I have been as busy as I have EVER been over the last 5 mos - business and personally.  Trips, visitors, good stuff and some unexpected not-so-good stuff!  But I guess that is basically "life", right?   Well, I know that I will stay busy at work, but I have a quieter 3 mos ahead of me in regards to traveling and guests and I'm really HOPING that it will also be a quiet time in terms of the unexpected not-so-good stuff!  So my plan is to focus more on ME and part of that will mean checking-in on our thread more frequently.  I do feel better when I do this..........I'm still hoping that I catch some of your exercise commitment - and I really enjoy talking to you and hearing how you're all doing!

Bobbi - I can't believe how close you are to your goal!  Can you believe it?  You have accomplished so much!  You rock!!  I can't even imagine how good you must feel......but I hope that someday I get to have that feeling myself.  :)   But I know also that "hope" is not what's going to make it happen for me!

Sharona, I want to hear about your marathon!!  Was it last wknd?  Hope all went well!

Take care, ladies..........I'll check in again by Saturday.  Later!      Kathleen

Hey everyone!! Sorry - I haven't posted, crazy week!

The marathon was last weekend.  My husband and I were the official last finishers of the whole half-marathon (a lot of people "finished" at the half-way mark where the 12k ended). We did the entire 13.1 miles in 4 hours and 17 minutes.  It was a little embarassing because they announced our names as we crossed the finish line.  BUT - we did it! That's the good news.

The bad news - I've completely fallen off the wagon.  I haven't checked in in two weeks, keep forgetting to take Alli, and haven't stepped on the scale.  I'm afraid to!! But - today is a new day, let's try again!

Bobbi - please keep going you are such an inspiration.  Kathleen - you can do it - get back in there girl!! To all the new people, post and let us know how you are doing!!

Another funny story - we were so far behind everyone else at the marathon that they were picking up the course around us.  We were taking pictures at every mile marker. At mile 9, they had already picked up the porta potties.  Mile 10 seemed to take FOREVER! So, when we saw mile marker 11 we were so excited. Then, when we looked again - it had disappeared!! The cone guys picked it up! We were like - WAIT - we need to take a picture! So the sweeper who was walking with us ran ahead and got them to put it back up so that we could take our picture. Hilarious! 

Anyway - can't wait to hear from everyone! BTW, we also raised over $7,000 for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation - hooray for us!

Sharona

 Hi everyone!!!

I am a newbie.... I went out at 8:30pm last night to the local drugstore to purchase Alli before last week's sale ended and I wouldn't be able to save $10.  I had to tell my husband that I was going for a few other things since he has never had a weight issue and totally thinks that everyone has self control and the ability to lose weight on their own.  I went to bed shortly after I got home, opened my package and tried to read what I could all the while keeping an ear out to see if DH was going to open the door and 'catch me'!!!  This is so crazy!  Anyway I plan on starting my new plan tomorrow (or maybe even with dinner tonight) but am totally scared of any treatment effects I may experience.  I can lay low tomorrow, but the rest of the week I work in the mornings and really don't want any embarrassing situations.

I will be the BIG 4-0!!.... March 2009 and want to be at my best weight, attitude and appearance.  ... thats all!  :)  I would love to lose right around 35 pounds.  I know that if I read these threads it can only help to learn from others experiences and share in them as well. 

Thank you to all that post!

 Hi.  I  just started today and I am very nervous about trying to get in the 1800cal/per day and the 19g/fat per meal.  I start taking the pills on Thursday and am a little worried about the side effects.  I had a baby on December 28th and turned 40 on February 9th.  I lost 20 pounds when I had my son and it all came back.  I would love to get to feeling better about myself soon.  If anyone has any ideas about a menu that isn't with the papers' I received, I would appreciate any help you all can give me.  I have a 14 year old daughter who is very active and with a 7 month old, I need all the energy I can get and I would love to feel good about myself and not wonder what everyone at work is saying.

Thank you.

judy

Hi,

I am new to the plan.  Just finished my first week today but for some reason I don't weigh in until next Monday, that is the date that was posted.  Oh well.  I have taken alli before every meal and definately stayed within the fat grams.  I have seen no treatment effects.  I wonder if it is working?????

I just turned 39 on the 19th and would love to lose 70 pounds (or as much as I could) by my 40th.

Good luck to everyone.

Welcome to wendinnc, judykaye, and murph108!! We're glad you are joining us!!

You guys seem nervous, so here is my 2 cents (worth about that anyway).  I have found that when I stick to the 19 grams of fat per meal I have NO TEs.  I started on the prescription strength version of Alli about 18 months ago, definitely had some TEs then - but MUCH less since going on Alli - and definitely none when I stick to the fat grams.  

I think what we all don't realize is just how bad some of the food is.  For example, I "know" McDonald's is bad for me - but I had no idea how bad until I found out that a Big Mac had my ENTIRE day's worth of fat allocation.  Just the Big Mac!!

So - I've become much better about really understanding the degree of what is "bad". However, it is REALLY important not to short-change the fat grams. You want the fat, because that is what Alli works on.  Too many carbs as part of the 1800 calories and you won't lose.

I was doing really well - but I've fallen off the wagon a bit since having surgery about six weeks ago. Hoping to get back on. I'm getting more consistent again, but it is a little up and down.

Now for Team 40ish - WHERE ARE YOU?? Did you read that I finished the marathon? What - no happy dances for me? Bobbi - how is it going? I need some INSPIRATION!!!

Kathleen, Gail, Marcia - need to hear from you guys!! POST! POST! POST! 

Take care, y'all.

Sharona

p.s. Not sharing my check-ins - way too depressing.

 Hi everyone...

Well my first 3 days have been going well.  I haven't had any treatment effects and have been very conscious about what I have been putting in my mouth.  I am such a nibbler all day long that I am really focusing on eating my 3 meals and 2 snacks.  It is amazing how many calories you can consume when you pick all day!

I hope you are all doing well.  Looking forward to weighing in on next Tuesday.... will let you know how I do.

~Wendy