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Patricia Dunn wrote on Jan 17, 2008 3:54 PM:

" Pat from TN. again. I just loss another pound this week. not a "diet secret" but i just wanted to share a couple things that has been sooo helpful to me. i cut out all sodas .diet or otherwise and sugar. xylital satisfies the sweet tooth.i bought a book in a health food store in Palmer last summer. DR. Paul Bragg. APPLE CIDER VINAGER .I keep it on my counter.i don't follow his whole plan. just the vinager & honey ,and try to eat wholsome foods. i have lost 20 pounds since july. never ate better "




california girl wrote on Jan 15, 2008 3:26 PM:

" i,m not sure what contest you are all doing, but i thought i would share my weight loss success with you all. 19 weeks ago i weighed in at 262 pounds, i am now 47 pounds lighter, weighing in at 215 ans still shrinking 1 to 5 pounds a week. all thanks to the alli plan, lowfat diet and plenty of excercise, also lots of green tea and flax seed in my cearel everymorning. well theres my secret whether any of you try it or not, i wish you all the good health in the world.

sincerely
califonia girl "




journal fan wrote on Jan 12, 2008 2:50 PM:

" All Talk-I believe wes are talking about healthy eating, and our past bad habits. Sorry to break this to you, but eating healthy is how to lose weight, not starving yourself. Also, I believe someone (Ray) requested some healthy food ideas. Don't get diet grumpy on us! Share successes and helpful ideas. "




All talk wrote on Jan 12, 2008 11:54 AM:

" Why all this talking about food? We're supposed to lower our calories but insted there's just a bunch of talk about food and eating. Can nobody see we're obsessed with eating? It shows in all these postings. "




journal fan wrote on Jan 12, 2008 8:29 AM:

" I have discovered zip and steam bags from ziplock. You can steam foods in the microwave. Add some yummy seasonings or non fat dressings and you got a very low cal treat or meal. Also lowfat microwave popcorn! I don't feel eating a whole bag of Orville! Not when I used to eat a whole bag of Tim's chips!

Journal all food and beverage you put into your mouth.
Even that piece of gum or taste of cake! It is amazing! "




ssf wrote on Jan 12, 2008 8:20 AM:

" I'm 45, female, 5'4 and was 234 lbs.I started my diet Dec 27 just changing my eating habits at first, and finally started my Taebo today. Over the last 2 weeks I did cheat a couple times, but got back on track with my veggies and protein. I've lost 8 pounds so far as I weighed in at 226. I think my stomach has shrunk as I don't eat as much and get full easily. But my biggest temptation is Sweets-especially chocolate!!! Thank you for this contest and Good Luck everyone!! "




I'm fat... wrote on Jan 11, 2008 1:11 PM:

" and getting fatter. As I read about this contest it occurs to me that I like to eat - cheez-burgers, donuts...I like to drink coffee with cream/suger & soda pop--I need help. I don't care about winning any contes but I now feel like something has to happen. I don't see how I can stop but know realize all I'm doing is jamming death down my throat. I will check this blog to find ansers and incouragement. Thanks for all the wonderful coments posted...I like reading about others going thru the same thing. "




Sandy D. wrote on Jan 10, 2008 9:01 PM:

" And Their Off! As we all begin this journey we will all be winners (some of us monitarily)all of us heathfully! What a great idea for the Frontiersman to do, what a great way to get our communities united. Yes, I purchased a treatmill tonight from Sears and began with ordering from Full Circle Farms a box of fresh organic produce every other week. Lots of "raw" juice and yummy stir-fry with EVOO. Just a note to menopausefringe, having dreams with Jamie is a wonderful motivator! "




Ray wrote on Jan 10, 2008 7:51 PM:

" Wish we could have some good healthy non-fattening, low calorie meal suggestions "




Fat Stats wrote on Jan 10, 2008 2:16 PM:

" From the CDC: "Since the mid-seventies, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased sharply for both adults and children. Data from two National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) show that among adults aged 20–74 years the prevalence of obesity increased from 15.0% (1976–1980 survey) to 32.9% (2003–2004 survey)." Continuing: "Overweight and obesity result from an energy imbalance. This involves eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity." Conclusion: Quit talking about it. Stop eating so much. Get up off the couch. And get on the treadmill. Do it now! "




Kari Sleight wrote on Jan 10, 2008 5:07 AM:

" There are many motivated people on this thread that I can tell are bound to succeed. Good luck to all of you on this journey, and remember, we are all in this together.
To Linda Henning: You can start your own blog and exceed the 100 word limit rather than posting a comment by clicking on the "submit an item" link under "Reader submitted Comments and Blog entries are reviewed prior to approval." in the Community Blog block. "




menopausefringe wrote on Jan 9, 2008 8:14 PM:

" Day 1.
I was 10lbs less this morning. I was also on a beach with Jaime {the highlander from my romance novel), feeding me twinkies. I love the last dreams of the night.
Awake I was the same 186.6
My son bless his skinny heart cleaned all that is unhealthy from the fridge. This included all that was tasty and good.
It looks like were having mustard and letttuce for dinner. Yum!
I did exercise and drink my gallon of water today. Can your bladder actually rash from over use? "




Patricia Dunn wrote on Jan 9, 2008 1:49 PM:

" Iam not a full time resident of Palmer.I'm there two months in the summer. I live in TN. but my daughter and her family have lived there for over 30 years years. I wish you all the best and will expect to see some healthy slim people when I come back this summer. I am going to join you in your quest for health and beautiful bodies.I also have about 30 lb. to go. I'm a 74 year old grandmother who loves to sing and dance.Lots of great grandchildren also.
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Linda Larson wrote on Jan 9, 2008 12:29 PM:

" I am excited about this journey I am taking for the next three months. Four daughters, one “sister”, and a couple of co-workers will be taking it with me. The prize would be awesome but more important is working towards good health and fitness. I need a lot of energy to keep up with my 24 grandchildren. "




Linda Henning wrote on Jan 9, 2008 10:16 AM:

" It's a weight loss and editing challenge! Edited from 460 words to 95. Yesterday, I stuffed myself at the Wasilla Chamber lunch at Evangelo’s, preparing for the weigh-in after the meeting, a last meal. I weighed in at 10 pounds more than I expected. The aggressive 40 lbs. goal is now an impossible 50 lbs. I remembered an Adidas campaign I worked on in 2003 featuring Mohammed Ali “Impossible is Nothing”. Anything else had to say was not this inspirational. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg9AyBoJlR8
for more Ali motivation: http://www.squidoo.com/Muhammad_Ali
"




brvak wrote on Jan 9, 2008 9:52 AM:

" Good luck to all! Even if we don't win but all lose some weight and get healthier it will be worth it. I know I'm not motivated by the money because I've tried that in the past. It just has to be your time to really get serious about your health and fitness. Hopefully this is my time and can invest the winnings in Krispy Kreme stocks! "




Grammy T wrote on Jan 9, 2008 6:31 AM:

" I pre registered for this contest last week and my daughter did also. She has begun her weight loss journey in May 2007 and has lost 50 lbs to date. She slipped off track over the holidays and this contest came at a good time to get her motivation up and running once again. My reasons are selfish, I wanted my daughter to be around for a long long time and this contest will give her the motivation to continue on her journey to a better, healthier life. I love you stacey. I'm with you all the way. "




terry wrote on Jan 9, 2008 12:18 AM:

" I joined with a friend but the motivation is not quite there! That goes to show how much work I need to do. I need lots of encouragement and yes the money would be fantastic, but feeling proud and slim and healthy would be even more MUI FANTASTICO! Day 1 was registering and weighing in. Day 2 begins the actual work! "