Myangelkelsi,

Trust me I know what you mean by no one else noticing. I am down 16 pounds and not the first person has noticed. I even had an evil sister in lall ask me if I lost any weight and when I said yes 9 pounds she said "CANT TELL". she is a whole 140 lbs.... but do not worry our day in Disney will be here soon enough and we can all take photos with sports bras on like the biggest losers we all are!!! LOL

Sooner rather than later for me please!!!!

 Congrats to you Leslye

Every pound counts and I am happy that you are back in the downward direction again and I wish you continued Birthday wishes every weigh-in!!!!

I know what you mean abuot people not noticing. I've lost about 35 lbs. No one started commenting until I was about 30 lbs in. But my coworker who is little and she would announce to everyone she was on a n smaller than her.  ew diet. People would say oh I can tell you are loosinig. she only stays on her new diet for a week, but she would get recognition for loosing a pound. Just keep you mouth shut and keep going. It will pay off in the end. I went from a size 18 to now I can wear some 12's. I even bought 10's the other day. I was amazed. My mother still insist I wear a 16. Even when we went shopping and i showed her my 12's, she still would not admit that I was smaller than her.  But good luck and keep up your good work.  I just think people are jealous. 

 jskdean76

It's funny how mothers can be.... my mother is the same way in everything in life. If it's not what she thinks should be: it is considered just wrong or invisable to her! 

I started in a size 18 too and I have tried all the jeans in my closet smallest being a 16. Thay all feel big :)))))) But I am afraid to go to a store and try anything new on??? Crazy??? I know.....

I am with you and I choose to keep going....even at my 1-2 pounds a week.  

 As of today i've lost 31 lbs., and the only ones to notice are those people that I don't see very often.  It's funny cause I feel the clothes getting looser, and I notice the difference, but everyone else seems blind.  But then again, I didn't get to a size 18 overnight, and I won't get down to a 14 overnight either, but I sure am getting closer!!!!  I'm just happy with myself and the "new" old clothes I can now wear again.  Keep up the good work.

 HI GIRLS!!!!! ITS NYLA......I HAVE MISSED YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!

jskdean and Leslye....

First I would like to say Happy Be-lated Birthday to Leslye. I was just skimming through the post that I have missed and noticed it had been your birthday. What day was that? Mine was on October 26th. The big 37! Anyways thanks for missin me girls!!! I have been kinda brain dead lately. I just have been busy with the kids and stuff and having serios computer problems. I keep losing the internet connection. Tried to post a while back and it kept messing up. Well hopefully this one will get to you girls. Sounds like we have a few more newbies. Man, I feel like a newbie...being away for so long. Not much top report on weight. Just maintaining....pretty much. I have just been to broke to do much of anything in the "Good" food category. But I am still hanging in there at 40 pounds gone, 180 ish....floating around 180 and 182. I have not exercised at all! Bad Girl!!! I know. But I have just been in this funk and cant seem to get out. I feel tired and yuck with no energy. I need to get me some more B 12 pills! That and a big kick in the butt to move! haha Glad to see that most are doing well, life in general. I did not read all post...just ran through them some. I sure have missed you girls. Well, I gotta run for now. I am making cupcakes for my daughters school. She and her friend are in the NJHS (National Junior Honor Society) and have to make 160 for tomorrow...Teacher appreciation day. So my oven is on overload. HAHAHA

I will try to pop on later today but if not tomorrow. Take care all and welcome all newbies! Miss you all and talk to ya real soon!!!

Nyla-----6

Nyla - Glad to see you are still kicking.  160 cupcakes you have to burn some calories that way.  I haven't been exercising either.  Keep saying the next day I'll start back.  But I haven't been gaining so that is good.  I keep getting sick everytime I get going good on exercise.  I think I must be allergic to it.  Anyway it was good to hear from you and Happy Belated Birthday.

 well, it's been one month and i've lost 2 pounds. I have been following the cal/fat targets, eating good stuff, staying away from Subway cookies and even increased exercise.......to no avail. I hate to quit but cant afford this if it isnt going to work for me.

 Leslye;

Thanks for the words of encouragement and the story of your GSDs.  They are truly gifts from God!  My Gunnar is still young (only 10 months) but he has the temperment to become a wonderful animal. 

Good news on the weight loss front...I have broken through another plateau!  Down another pound this week!  That makes 26 pounds total.  It has been slow going, but considering I am menopausal, have no thyroid, and other issues I am one happy woman!

Take care and keep up the good work!

Marcia

 lmabry9999:

Don't get discourgaged!.  At first your body is screaming "What's happening?  What do I do with all this healthy food?  Give me back my junk food!!!"  But then you'll have a break through and start losing.  I had the same problem.  I now find that I'll lose 3 - 5 lbs and then stall even though I'm still watching what I eat.  It's like the body needs time to adjust to it's new form before it will allow you to lose more weight.  Give it a few more weeks before just throwing in the towel.

Be patient - it will happen!!!

 Hey jskdean, thanks for the belated birthday wish. Well we got the 160 cupcakes done with 8 to spare. Thank goodness they were going to the school for the teachers THAT NIGHT...or it could have been disaster.HAHA Ok, confession, I did lick the beater and bowl! hee hee Anyways, You are to funny on the allergy to exercise...meeee toooo..hate it and water too! Glad that you are not gaining. Proud of you. Keep it up!Talk to ya soon....

Nyla---6

 lmabry9999---Hey girl, dont give up. I know that the pills are expensive...I dont have any myself right now and for some time. I have just been maintaining right now. But you can do this....pill or no pill. And another thing, take your measurement. You may not be noticing weight off the scale but maybe inches off the body. And with the added exercise...building muscle...that is a good thing! Even if you dont get or cant get pills right now, keep going and have fainth in yourself that you can do this. Just eat right and exercise like you are and TAKE THOSE MEASUREMENTS....Gotta run, wishing you the best and hope to hear from you soon. Take care...

Dont forget....every ounce counts, so 2 pounds of BUTTER OFF THE BOOTY IS GREAT!!!! Picture it!!!

Nyla----6

 Hi, Marcia,

26 pounds! Way to go!  So not only are we both lovers of German Shepherds, we have both lost the same amount of weight!  I'm a bit older than you -- 59 -- but I also have health issues that complicate things.  So I think we're both doing great!

Leslye

 Nyla! Good to hear from you again and happy belated b-day to you, you young chick you! My b-day was Nov 15 and I turned 59. Yuck.  I don't look 59, though.  Not yet, anyway. <G>

I hope you're just going through one of those dumb slumps that hit for no reason.  With all that you do, I'm really not surprised that your body is telling you to take a break, to rest and relax. Be good to yourself for a while. You deserve it.

Leslye

Over the last four months I've seen a couple of posts about sudden mood swings and flashes. I didn't know this until just recently but estrogen is apparently stored in fat cells. It stands to reason that when we start burning the fat cells this estrogen is released into our systems, causing flashes and mood swings.

For those who aren't losing weight, I'm wondering if you are drinking diet sodas? I've noticed that when I do have a Diet Coke, I feel bloated, and when I get on the scale I don't see any loss.

Leslye