L3 Club - January

[JoyceGA]

Live, Laugh & Love Club

The members of this "club" are like-minded people who want to challenge each other to keep working toward our goal of weight loss and keeping it off! We have no illusions of the band being a miracle cure, nor do we believe that we will achieve our goals without working for them. We understand that if we continue the lifestyle and eating habits that got us fat in the first place, we will not achieve our goals. We come together in order to strengthen our determination by sharing our dreams, our struggles, and our victories with one another.

We encourage everyone to get to know one another while sharing tips, support, struggles, and encouragement... and a kick in the rear when needed! *grin*

This is not a contest, there is no deadline, and everyone is a winner by being a "loser"!

Sundays are weigh-in days for those who wish to have us update your progress on this page. Please post a brief note on Sundays in the following format: C 265 (-42 lbs total, -3 this week).

YOU: On a Diet points out that a healthy man should have a waist of 37" and a healthy woman should have a waist of 32". Be sure to add your current waist measurement to the report.

(H-highest weight, S-weight at surgery, J-weight when joined this club, G-goal weight, C-current weight, C BMI) " waist

Use B2G BMI site: http://band2gether.net/misc.php?do=page&template=bmi



January Reporting
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503-250 - H&S 503/ J 467 / G 250 / C 357 / BMI 44.4 (-146 lbs total, - 3 this week)

Alicia521 H & S 255.5 / G 165 / C 172 / C BMI 27.7 (-83.5 lbs total, -1 this week) 31" healthy waist

Chevygirl H 380 / J 351.5 / C 265.6 ( -114.4 lbs total, +7 this week)

Chrispygal H 274 / S 268 / J 268 / C 215.2 / G 170 (-58.8 total, -0 this week) 38" waist

Diva Girl H 257 / C 186 / G 150 ( - 71 lbs total, -6 this week) waist: 37”

Dustbunny H-250, S-217, J-198, G-170, C-196, C BMI 31.5) (-54 total, -2 this week) 40” waist

HeatherGurl H 365/ S 329/ J 279/ C 210 (-155 lbs total, -3 since last week) 34" waist healthy waist

Idahobeauty H-268 / S-262.5 / J-242 / G-170 / C-168.5 / C BMI 24.1 (98 lbs total, -1.5 this week) 30" waist Healthy Waist!!

Jameza40 H 310.5/ J 308/ S 303.5/ G 165/ C 24 / CBMI 40.8 (-65.5 lbs total, -2.8 lbs. this week) 44.5" waist

JDru H/S 218/C 158.4/G 135 (-59.6 total, -0 this week) waist 30.5" healthy waist

JoyceGA - H 450/ J 409 / G 165/ C 375 / CBMI 65.7 (-75 lbs total, +10 this week) 47" waist

Kebsa H 386 / G 170ish/ C 255 / CBMI 39.9 (-131 total, -0 this week) 44" waist

LindaV H 315 / S 299 / G 170/ C 180 (-135 lbs total, -3.5 this week)

Mizfish S 237.5 / C 160.5 / G 150 (-2 lb this week, 77 total!)

MoOrLess H 278.5/G 140/C 225/BMI 37.4 (Total: -53.5 total; this week: -1) Waist: 44"

MrsS - H 253/ S 251/ J 211/ G 150 / C 184.5 CBMI 31.8 (-68.5 lbs total, -.5 since last week) 35" waist

Scrapkarla - H 321 / S 310 / J 250 / G 190 / C 227 / C BMI 34.8 (-94 lbs total, -0 this week) 36" waist

Stac1982 H 310/ S 280/ J 255/ C 221.4/ BMI 33.1 (-85.8 lbs total -2.6 since last weigh in)

VegasWildflower S 284 /G 180 /C 197 (-87 total, -4 the past two weeks)

WorkInProgress - H 287 / S 255 / J 218 / C 212 / G 130 (-75 Total, -3.5 this week) Waist = 41"


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[JoyceGA]

Honor Roll For Live, Laugh & Love Club Members

:Banane03: (And they ask if this works!) :Banane03:


:Banane03::Banane03: Have Reached Goal Weight and Are Maintaining :Banane03: :Banane03:
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Alicia521
HeatherGurl
Natural-1
IdahoBeauty


:Banane03: 150 pounds or more lost! :Banane03:

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HeatherGurl - 155 pounds


:Banane03: 100 pounds or more lost! :Banane03:

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503-250 - 146 pounds
Chevygirl - 114.4 pounds


:Banane03: 90 pounds or more lost!:Banane03:
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IdahoBeauty - 98 pounds
ScrapKarla - 94 pounds


:Banane03: 80 pounds or more lost!:Banane03:
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VegasWildflower - 87 pounds
A1ikou - 86 pounds
Stac1982 - 85.8 pounds
Alicia521 - 83.5 pounds
Gigemkc - 80 pounds



:Banane03: 70 pounds or more lost!:Banane03:
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Mizfish - 77 pounds
JoyceGA - 75 pounds
WorkInProgress - 75 pounds
Kujayhawk - 74 pounds
DrewsLou - 73 pounds
Diva Girl - 71 pounds

:Banane03: 60 pounds or more lost!:Banane03:
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MrsS - 68.5 pounds
Jameza40 - 65.5 pounds
Lil'Bitty - 60 pounds


:Banane03: 50 pounds or more lost!:Banane03:
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JDru - 59.6 pounds
Chrispygal - 58.8 pounds
Dustbunny - 54 pounds
MoOrLess - 53.5 pounds
Lins12 - 50 pounds






Great work everyone! Now let's get more of us on this page!

[MrsS]

Hi Joyce! Glad to see you've rebounded, I knew you would!:)

MrsS - H 253/ S 251/ J 211/ G 150 / C 192 CBMI 32.7 35" waist (-61 lbs total, -1 since last week)

[AnnDe]

H 380 / J 351.5 / C 259.6 ( -121lbs total, -1 this week)
On the road to recovery!! that is in weight loss!... Won't be checking in next week!!! I will be in KAUAI!!!
ALOHA!!!!

[chrispygal]

Wow - hard to believe that 2008 is here! And sad to start the year with another gain. Ugh. Oh well, I'm finding that in a new relationship all you do is eat and drink. Combine that with the holidays and it's a disaster. So I'm starting 08 higher than I wanted to, BUT I am also determined to get back on track. I'm back to the gym and it's time for me to really put some effort in. So here's to looking forward to a big loss next week! :) Happy New Year everyone!


H 274 / S 268 / J 268 / C 217.2 / G 170 (-56.8 total, +2 this week) 38" waist

[MoOrLess]

MoOrLess H 278.5/G 140/C 229/BMI 38.1 (Total: -49.5 total; this week: -3.5) Waist: 44"

phew...I finally lost the 3 lbs I found and lost for an entire month, plus .5 lb more. I knew I needed a fill badly - and restriction on my brain! I think I have both once again. Argggg --- here I sit with .5 lb to lose to get into the 50 lb club -- I sure am having to work hard for this!

Joyce - did ya love the surmising that was going on while you were gone? lol
Chevygirl - I'm so jealous - have a fantastic time! (think of us as we get our own little warm spell and reprieval from winter lol)

[JDru]

Finally back on my way down! Hopefully I'm back in the 60 pound group next week...

H/S 218/C 158.6/G 135 (-59.2 total; -3.4 this week)

[Dustbunny]

I have no change to report this week. I love seeing everyone's comments about buckling down again and getting the scale moving! Thanks Joyce for being you. Deb

[JoyceGA]

Thanks Joyce for being you.

Explain that to my other personalities...Jane, Heather, Nina, and Arnold.

:crazy::Cry::neener:

[Dustbunny]

Everyone included! I should have said Thanks for being y'all!

["Just Jess"]

Jameza40 H 310.5/ J 308/ S 303.5/ G 165/ C 254.5 / CBMI 42.8 (-55.5 lbs total, -3.5 lbs. this week) 45" waist

lost the 3 i gained last week, plus one half more... I'll take it!!!!! :) BACK ON TRACK!

Happy New Year, everyone!!!!!!!!!! :)

[MoOrLess]

hey Jess - did ya copy my stats for this week? ROFL we did "exactly" the same thing - too funny!

["Just Jess"]

no, i didn't!!! hahahaha ---well congrats... :highfive: i can only HOPE to continue to "copy" your stats, as you kick ass almost EVERY week girl!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

here's to NEW us in a NEW year!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHEERS!! :cheers:

[mizfish]

Yeaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh! I am so glad that we have a January club!!!!
Well my stats won't match my ticker, but they will again soon. When I saw 163 on the scale on New Years Day, I wasn't going to let that go! But you know how the scale likes to play games! It has gone up 3 pounds, down 2 pounds, up 1 and 1/2 pounds, but this morning when I weighed in again it said 164. So, I will post that. Happy New Year Everyone!! And thanks for always being there! May you all have a happy and healthy upcoming year!
S:237.5/C:164/G#1: 150 (-2.5 lb since last weigh in! 73.5 total!)

[HeatherGurl]

HeatherGurl - H 365/ S 329/ J 279/ C 213 (-152 lbs total, +10 since last weigh in) 34" waist healthy waist

[503-250]

OK...so my scales is currently alleging that there is a 1lb weight loss. Which would mean my first loss in like 2 months. Keep your fingers crossed, but don't change anything yet Joyce ok?

[Dustbunny]

Awesome Bear! WTG

[MoOrLess]

woo hoo Bear man! that means your body is 'changing up' and that's a great thing! keep doing whatever you're doing - it's working!

[chrispygal]

Oh bear my fingers are crossed for you that it sticks! The only thing worse than not losing for weeks is gaining. Ugh.

[MrsS]

I'm posting early b/c I'm so freakin excited!! This NEVER happens for me!

MrsS - H 253/ S 251/ J 211/ G 150 / C 187 CBMI 32.4 35" waist (-66 lbs total, -5 since last week)

["Just Jess"]

WOW, reese!!!!!!!!! 5 lbs in one week? you're kicking butt girl! and look at that PERFECT waist! congrats! :)

[MrsS]

WOW, reese!!!!!!!!! 5 lbs in one week? you're kicking butt girl! and look at that PERFECT waist! congrats! :)
Thank you! 32" is healthy for women, right?

["Just Jess"]

whoops... well, CLOSER to a perfect waist then!

[Dustbunny]

Wow Reese! How to get it done!

[chrispygal]

OMG Reese - you go girl! I'm so excited for you! :)

[MrsS]

Thanks girls! Since it never happens this way for me, I'm gonna take it and run. I'm hoping it will really motivate me to keep up with the trainer and working out. I know I probably won't lose any more for a couple of weeks, but that's okay. I'm in the 180's!:eek:

[JoyceGA]

Everyone seems to be starting off 2008 right. Pounds are on the run.

Reese, how tall are you? I need to look at the healthy waist with your height. If you are under 5'4", 32" is a healthy waist. But if you are all legs, your waist can be larger.

["Just Jess"]

Jameza40 H 310.5/ J 308/ S 303.5/ G 165/ C 254.0 / CBMI 42.3 (-56.5 lbs total, -0.5 lbs. this week) 45" waist

well, i guess i shouldn't be surprised - a little loss after a big one last week - even if last week was just getting me out of a deficit! haha

[stac1982]

Congrats everyone for starting the year off great! I got yet another fill this week and it seems to good.

H 310/ S 280/ J 255/ C 217.3/ BMI 32.1 (-92.7 lbs total -4.3 this week)

Move me on up Joyce I'm in the 90's!!!

[MrsS]

Everyone seems to be starting off 2008 right. Pounds are on the run.

Reese, how tall are you? I need to look at the healthy waist with your height. If you are under 5'4", 32" is a healthy waist. But if you are all legs, your waist can be larger.

I'm 5'4". Not all legs at all. All butt is more like it! :wink2:

[chrispygal]

H 274 / S 268 / J 268 / C 215.2 / G 170 (-58.8 total, -2 this week) 38" waist

Great job everyone this week!!!!

Alright, so I took off the 2 lbs I put on last week. I also made an appointment to get a fill, but they couldn't get me in until the last day of the month. We'll see how I do until then I guess.

[MrsS]

Chrispy, you are in such a hard place. It is so hard to stay motivated in that new phase of a relationship. It's so much fun and exciting and you want to spend every moment together. When my husband and I started getting really serious, I stopped working out, we went out to eat all the time and I stayed at his apartment all the time, *gasp!shocking!" so I didn't have my healthy food available. I gained 10 pounds right away. You are doing much better. Hang in there and remember how much better you feel about yourself when you are working on yourself. And most of all ENJOY THIS! These are the sweetest days!

[chrispygal]

Chrispy, you are in such a hard place. It is so hard to stay motivated in that new phase of a relationship. It's so much fun and exciting and you want to spend every moment together. When my husband and I started getting really serious, I stopped working out, we went out to eat all the time and I stayed at his apartment all the time, *gasp!shocking!" so I didn't have my healthy food available. I gained 10 pounds right away. You are doing much better. Hang in there and remember how much better you feel about yourself when you are working on yourself. And most of all ENJOY THIS! These are the sweetest days!

Awww...thanks Reese! It really isn't the easiest time to lose weight when you consider all the eating out, drinking, and lounging around that you do when a relationship is new. lol. Luckily, we're starting to progress past that and I have started verbalizing how important it is for me to get back on track, and he has been very supportive. We've started sharing meals when we go out and we're now planning our weekend activities around my gym time. He also went shopping to get more healthy foods to keep at his house. lol. And I have to say that I am SOOO enjoying this! I have never dated a man that is so sweet and caring. I feel really lucky to have met such a great guy. AND to have so many great friends here at B2G. :) Thanks for the support!

[MrsS]

Ooohh! Supportive? He's a keeper!

["Just Jess"]

:love: oooooooo.. i'm SO happy to hear that, chrispy! WOOOOOOO!!! :love:

[chrispygal]

Supportive AND he buys me Kate Spade bags for no reason. He is SO a keeper! lol

[MoOrLess]

Well I'm finally there - in the -50 lb Club! woo hoo! Joyce, add me to this awesome group of losers please!

MoOrLess H 278.5/G 140/C 227.5/BMI 38.1 (Total: -51 total; this week: -1.5) Waist: 44"

[chrispygal]

OMG congrats Mo!! That is AWESOME!!

[stac1982]

Kate Spade bags for no reason . . .sounds like you need to hold on to him! But seriously, he sounds very sweet. Congrats!!!

[MrsS]

We are rockin' it, Girls!

["Just Jess"]

Supportive AND he buys me Kate Spade bags for no reason. He is SO a keeper! lol WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!! does he teach lessons??? hehe


Well I'm finally there - in the -50 lb Club! woo hoo! Joyce, add me to this awesome group of losers please! (Total: -51 total; this week: -1.5) WELCOME, fellow loser!!!!!!!! :) Congrats!

[diva girl]

Well, that six pound holiday gain is starting to finally melt away. Whew...it's a lot harder getting it off than it was getting it on....

H254/C187/G150
This week - 3

[Dustbunny]

Dustbunny H-250, S-217, J-198, G-170, C-198, C BMI 32) (-52 total, -5 this week) 40” waist
I'm back to my lowest with Monday's fill, but I'm bringing all solids back up. I'm doing liquids until it settles down, and my stress level goes down.
Hope it's soon. :0)

[JDru]

Wow! Everyone is doing so well this week! Congrats to Reese, Stacey and Mo on reaching some milestones. I barely changed this week, but I'm ok with that.

H/S 218/C 158.4/G 135 (-59.6 total, -.2 this week)

[HeatherGurl]

HeatherGurl H 365/ S 329/ J 279/ C 213 (-152 lbs total, -0 since last week)

No loss, no gain... which is fine by me! :)

[mizfish]

Wow! You guys are doing great so far this year!! Sorry I have been slacking on the posts, a lot going on since the new year. I was excited when I hopped on the scale today and apologize for posting early,

Today I weigh 162.5! Yayyyyy!
S:237.5/C:162.5/G#1: 150 (-1.5 lb since last weigh in! 75 total!)

[MoOrLess]

Congrats Cheryl - wow you are almost at goal too! -70 lbs is definitely something to brag about! Good for you!

[chrispygal]

Wow, that's awesome Cheryl! Way to go!!!

[Dustbunny]

Dustbunny H-250, S-217, J-198, G-170, C-196, C BMI 31.5) (-54 total,
-2 this week) 40” waist

I am back in the 50 pounds lost group! My BMI is 31.5 so a little over a pound and a half from now I'll finally be overweight! I remember how exciting it was to become obese or the time I got to drop the morbidly part.

[MoOrLess]

Congrats Deb! That's just awesome, esp the BMI! Healthy Healthy Healthy!

[MrsS]

Same for me, but not complaining....

MrsS - H 253/ S 251/ J 211/ G 150 / C 187 CBMI 32.1 35" waist (-66 lbs total, -0 since last week)

["Just Jess"]

BUMP ME UP TO THE -60lb. GROUP PLEASE!!! :) :) :) :)

Jameza40 H 310.5/ J 308/ S 303.5/ G 165/ C 250 / CBMI 41.7 (-60.5 lbs total, -4.5 lbs. this week) 45" waist

[MoOrLess]

MoOrLess H 278.5/G 140/C 226/BMI 37.6 (Total: -52.5 total; this week: -1.5) Waist: 44"

Great job Jess - woo hoo in the -60 club - you rock girl!

[mizfish]

Congrats everyone! You guys are all doing so well! Congrats Jess on your 60 pounds!!! Way to go!!

[503-250]

I'm doing this amazing balancing act up and down on the same two lbs.

I've seemed to find my perfect weight, 357-360 if it was only my goal weight.

[MoOrLess]

Hang in there Bear - it appears your body has decided to "maintain" at this weight for the moment -- perhaps a visit to a nutritionist would be a good thing to do? I know with your health problems revving up the exercise isn't realistic (I have the same problem as you know). So our only way to fight those plateaus is to eat differently.

Also, I don't know what your BMI is - even if you don't want it in your siggy - it's a healthier focus than weight itself - I get more excited as my BMI goes down than the scale itself!

BMI Range Classification Health Risk
18.5 or less Underweight Minimal
18.5 to 24.9 Normal Minimal - My ultimate goal
25.0 to 29.9 Overweight Increased
30.0 to 34.9 Obese (Class I) High -I'll be thrilled when I get into this range
35.0 to 39.9 Severely Obese (Class II) Very High - Here I am 5 months later
40.0 or more Morbid Obesity (Class III) Extremely High - I started here

[chrispygal]

H 274 / S 268 / J 268 / C 215.2 / G 170 (-58.8 total, -0 this week) 38" waist

I was down to 213.4 one day this week then poof - it was gone. So I'm going to post a "no change" for this week. But how about them Pats?!!

[HeatherGurl]

No change here! :) Going for a fill Wednesday.

[JDru]

Ugh...I'm back up this week. But I can only blame myself...too much bad stuff and too much beer!

H/S 218/C 160.4/G 135 (+2 this week; -57.6 total)

[kebsa]

Well, i have just weighed myself for the first time since i got sick in the beginning of October, spending most of my time in bed and having repeated courses of mega dose steroids has not be good! I knoe i had regained some weight but i am kind of ashamed to admit how much i have regained- i have gone up a wopping 25pounds! Oh well, back to basics! and lets get rid of them again!

[503-250]

OK So I weighed in at the docs office and changed my weight to 357, I'm not going back up.


503-250 - H&S 503/ J 467 / G 250 / C 357 / BMI 46.3 (-146 lbs total, - 3 this week)

Mo, my BMI is 46 or so which means I am class 3 morbidly obese now...after losing 146lbs.

[mizfish]

Hang in there Bear! You have done really well and should be proud of your accomplishments! I am trying to think of a song just for you. When I do, I will post it!

[MrsS]

Bear, you are always such a cheerleader for all of us *picturing Bear in a cheerleading uniform* *snort!* :cheer4:Anyway, back to what I wanted to say....Thanks for the kind words you always offer us gals. I love to read your posts.

["Just Jess"]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh, bear!!! -3 is the RIGHT direction... don't worry yourself with those BMI charts --- you are SO much healthier now than you were 146 lbs. ago.. right????? :)

hugs and kisses to you, my friend!!!! :hug: :love: :kiss:

[MoOrLess]

HUGS and more HUGS Bear!!! WTG on the -3 lbs - that's awesome!!!!
As far as your BMI goes -- you may be in a stage you're not jumping up and down about - but you also don't show how many points the BMI has gone DOWN - and it sure has - you truly should be so proud - I know I'm proud of you!

and Karen -- considering the amount of time you've been in the hospital 25 lbs is not all that bad...you know when you are up and moving again it will fall back off - hooray for the band eh?!

[Dustbunny]

You guys are Smokin'. 75 pounds mizfish! Awesome! Mo 50 with your bruised knees!! Reese 66 pounds gone!
Savin' the best for last, Bear you are down 3 pounds! Even after being hit by a Taxi. Truly awesome I've been watching you. You are the most helpful encouraging wonderful person and I'm really happy to see your weight moving for you. Deb

[diva girl]

Hi Everyone...

NSV. Went to doc yesterday and my cholesterol went down 40 points! My good cholesterol is off the charts (107!)...so I'm very happy about that. To top that off, my blood pressure is normal for the first time in years. I'm off the meds for six months now and I'm back to healthy bp. YAY!!! I can't believe it.

Down one since the last time I checked in.

H257/C186/G150
This week - 6

[JDru]

That's great news Lyn!! Congrats! :)

[Dustbunny]

Diva Girl thats great!

Karen:
I have faith that that 25 pounds will be just a memory soon. Hope you stay well and out of the hospital in the meantime. Deb

[503-250]

I love all you girls...I really do, thank you all for being supportive especially during this torture test of a plateau...I was nearing the edge of sanity on this one.

My original BMI was 62.5
it's now 44.4

My original waist was 66
it's now 54

My original shirt size was a 6xl
it's now 3xl

I have a lot to be thankful for, the numbers, the inches, the pounds and this insane crew of stalked banded fruitcakes. Kisses and hugs all around!

["Just Jess"]

NSV. Went to doc yesterday and my cholesterol went down 40 points! My good cholesterol is off the charts (107!)...so I'm very happy about that. To top that off, my blood pressure is normal for the first time in years. I'm off the meds for six months now and I'm back to healthy bp. YAY!!! I can't believe it. Down one since the last time I checked in.H257/C186/G150 This week - 6
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEH diva girl!!!! :) CONGRATS!!!! :)



My original BMI was 62.5
it's now 44.4
My original waist was 66
it's now 54
My original shirt size was a 6xl
it's now 3xl
I have a lot to be thankful for, the numbers, the inches, the pounds and this insane crew of stalked banded fruitcakes. Kisses and hugs all around!

SEE?! we knew if you could stop and be reflective for a moment, you would find inner peace and thankfulness for the AWESOME accomplishments you've made so far............ no regressing back into that "angry newbie" phase, bear!!! hehe -- you helped pull me out of it, i will NOT allow you to slip into it! :) love ya! :hug:

[MoOrLess]

DITTO Bear - that's why I said reflect on the changes not only with weight but your BMI. Really, you ARE a different person today! Congrats on the awesome weight loss you've already achieved, and even more for hanging tough when the scale stuck! Heck, you're almost to goal - this will be the year I bet!

[kebsa]

So glad to see things are going well for you again Bear! You have been a great example on how persistance pays when you hit those dreaded plateaus!

["Just Jess"]

bear, my dear dear friend... i know i am not as good on the computer with pics and stuff as you are --- but i wanted to cheer you up! so i tried my best and i hope you can look past the "crude-ness" of the quality.

how about you try some positive imagery? put this up on your fridge and every time you pass it --- be like the little train that could and say "i think i can... i think i can..." hehehe --- i did the same with my head and jillian micahel's body a while back! :) it works!!!!

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they also say put a piece of masking tape over the read out on your scale with your goal weight and hop up on that every now and again and just IMAGINE!!!! how great would it feel to see that for real? it might sound silly --- but these techniques have proven successful for some!!! :) so don't mock! :)

i love ya!!!! :hug: :kiss: you'll get there!! you've already come so far, you angry not-so-newbie!

[JoyceGA]

Ohh Bear....I could eat you up! <slapping hand>


Bravo to all the group jumpers this past week. Especially to Dustbunny and MoOrLess for getting on the board in the 50 group.

Bear, you are 4 pounds from joining Heather in the TOP group.

[Dustbunny]

Joyce thanks for the posting it just makes my day to see it in writing.

[MoOrLess]

Ditto - all that hard work and the pay off is getting on the board - woo hoo! Congrats Deb - we'll keep at it together and climb to the 60 group :)

[Dustbunny]

That'l be good Mo! Woo hoo!

I went to the nutritionist yesterday and she tells me that my average loss of one pound a week of fat is pretty good.
I'm down 13 since I was last in and 8 was fat and no muscle lost at all so the rest was water. I guess the scale doesn't tell the whole story. I would like it to talk a bit faster though. :0) At this rate I'll reach goal in 26 more weeks.
Oh I can live with that as long as I get there eventually.

[MoOrLess]

It's great you can think in terms of "weeks" -- right now I'm trying hard for 8 lbs in 8 months - then I'll be near enough to at least imagine my goal weight lol. But for now - one day at a time, one pound at a time for us :) I'm so jealous lol-you must be tall! It will be far more than 26 weeks before I hit goal weight

I was happy to see my body muscle go up 3 lbs last time I weighed on the surgeon's fancy scale - it IS awesome to know we're burning up the fat! Great job Deb!

[Dustbunny]

No, I'm 5'6" not tall. 170 is the nut. and doctor's goal for me. I think 150 is better. 170 leaves me still in overweight range. So after I get to their goal I have another 20 weeks to mine.LoL

[MrsS]

Same for me, Joyce.

["Just Jess"]

same this week (should have known that was coming after a big loss last week, eh?) so i'm not too upset!

Jameza40 H 310.5/ J 308/ S 303.5/ G 165/ C 250 / CBMI 41.7 (-60.5 lbs total, -0 lbs. this week) 45" waist

[AnnDe]

H 380 / J 351.5 / C 261.6 ( -120lbs total, +2 this week)
I am still recovering from 10 days in Kauai! missing the :sun_smiley:
Back on Track this week I have messed around way to long! Had blood work done Friday, scheduled for fill on 2/4/08

[mizfish]

Lynn, Congrats on your cholesterol!! That is awesome!
Bear, I was trying to come up with some lyrics, but I think that Jess posted it all! You have done awesome and should be proud. I am proud of you! Heck, I now even have you and your smokin' hot self on my refridgerator!!! (Us chicks have stalker walls too!) DustBunny and Mo, you are almost in the 50 pound group! WAY TO GO!!!!! Can you believe that this is the last weigh in for this month?? Time is flying! (and so are those pounds!) Way to go everyone!! Here are my stats for the week:

S:237.5/C:16o.5/G#1: 150 (-2 lb 77 total!)

I guess my goal for February (or maybe my one year bandaversary 2/21) will be to make it into the 80 pound category! GO PATRIOTS!

P.S. chevygirl, congratulations on your +1! You were on vacation and that was it?!!!! You Rock!!!!!! Believe in yourself, you can do it! Heck, you did it, you were on vacation and only put on 1 measely pound!

[JDru]

No change for me...which is better than gaining! :)

[MoOrLess]

No, I'm 5'6" not tall. 170 is the nut. and doctor's goal for me. I think 150 is better. 170 leaves me still in overweight range. So after I get to their goal I have another 20 weeks to mine.LoL


too funny~well another 20 weeks will fly by! You'll know what goal you really want as your body settles into a certain weight near the end - I'm not sure what my "real" goal is either - my surgeon doesn't believe in setting goals for us - he said that it is completely up to each individual - he rocks!

MoOrLess H 278.5/G 140/C 225.5/BMI 37.6 (Total: -53 total; this week: -.5) Waist: 44"

I'm headed for that 60 lb group lol!

[HeatherGurl]

HeatherGurl H 365/ S 329/ J 279/ C 211 (-154 lbs total, -2 since last week) 34" waist

[503-250]

looking good Heather, i'm working my butt off trying to get into the 150+ group so we can be alone together....tell Beau to look away...I don't need a beatin from a cowboy.

[503-250]

wow, I sure do know how to shut down a thread.

["Just Jess"]

wow, I sure do know how to shut down a thread.
what does that mean???

[503-250]

No one else posted since my comment on the 28th...it's gotten deadly quiet in here....

To make matters worse I get twitchy every time I see a cowboy hat or hear someone with a southern accent...I think that it might be Beau coming to get me. Imagine the sight...a fat guy getting roped and hog tied in midtown Manhattan.

["Just Jess"]

haha.. yeh, he did send us all a PM via heather and say if we dared to speak a word of his plan to you, we'd be next... soooooo, watch your back!

[MrsS]

MrsS - H 253/ S 251/ J 211/ G 150 / C 184.5 CBMI 31.8 35" waist (-68.5 lbs total, -.5 since last week)

["Just Jess"]

heading toward the sensational seventies group......... woo!!! :) and my BMI is 1.3 from "class 2" obesity.. although that doesn't sound SO great - it is at least getting closer to my goal! ;)

Jameza40 H 310.5/ J 308/ S 303.5/ G 165/ C 247.8 / CBMI 41.3 (-62.9 lbs total, -2.2 lbs. this week) 45" waist

[MoOrLess]

Congrats Jess! wow you are kickin' butt - what's your secret?

This week's stats:
MoOrLess H 278.5/G 140/C 225/BMI 37.4 (Total: -53.5 total; this week: -1) Waist: 44"

[AnnDe]

Chevygirl H 380 / J 351.5 / C 2656 ( -121lbs total, +7 this week)
Seeking help...

["Just Jess"]

Congrats Jess! wow you are kickin' butt - what's your secret?

the knowledge that my wedding gown should arrive ANY DAY now and I'll be called for my first fitting.................

haha -- that'll make ANYONE put down that candybar and go for the apple! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND good news (I don't recall if I shared yet) my doc has now moved offices and I have to call this coming week to make my first appt. at the new place and he wants me to schedule it in flouro. bc he said I may need a little more fill (DUH! I've been saying that for 8 months now, since my last fill... I'M STILL HUNGRY!!!) anyway, he's finally on board and wants to also check my level of fill in the band to make sure I have not gone down any (leak, etc. -- I pray not!).

[mizfish]

S:237.5/C:16o.5/G#1: 150 (-2 lb 77 total!)
No change for me, guess that I have hit a plateau!

[JoyceGA]

Sorry gang. I was away with the Savannah Book Festival -- I was a hostess. I'll catch up tomorrow.

Bear, I am Beau less at the moment. I'm interviewing prospects, but a cute kitten was left on my doorstep that I have adopted. I named him Sawyer after the character on LOST. That is about the only male I want to deal with at the moment. That is, unless your wife sets you free.

[JoyceGA]

Oops! You were talking about Heather's husband Beau. Silly me.

Too many books and too few brains cells working right now.

[MoOrLess]

Chevygirl - we're here for you girl - what do you need? just let us know!

Jess - I definitely can imagine giving up that candy bar for a beautful wedding dress! lol it definitely is motivating - you are going to be so hot!!!
And thank goodness your doctor is on your side now - it sounds like the "other" office had its own rules and he obviously wasn't happy about them either - hence the move - all good for YOU! :)

Cheryl - OMG you are 10.5 lbs from goal! You go girl - phooey on the plateau - you'll be there in no time! Congratulations!!!

Joyce - the Savannah Book Festival sounds awesome (esp to the one-day librarian lol) glad you had a great time! and I love it - Sawyer - I'll bet he's a cutie lol

[AnnDe]

Thanks MO...
It is really a tough time for me. I will get this turned around. Thank you all for your help!!!!
DeAnn

[HeatherGurl]

HeatherGurl H 365/ S 329/ J 279/ C 210 (-155 lbs total, -3 since last week)

[JDru]

No change for me...

[MoOrLess]

Hi Joyce...did I miss it or is there not a February L3 thread yet?

["Just Jess"]

is everything OK with joyce? anyone see her check in anywhere this week?

[MrsS]

Joyce? You okay?

["Just Jess"]

had a great week --- so i wanted to document it:

Jameza40 H 310.5/ J 308/ S 303.5/ G 165/ C 24 / CBMI 40.8 (-65.5 lbs total, -2.8 lbs. this week) 44.5" waist


psssssssssssssssssssssssst. mrs.s --- you look FAB!!!!! :) love the new avatar!

[MrsS]

Thanks, Jess! Way to go on a great week.

[503-250]

I messaged Joyce and she assures me she is ok, she is very busy with new book releases and I'm sure she will come back to us when she gets some spare time.

[MrsS]

Thanks for doing that, Bear. I know she has a lot going on with family, so I was worried.

["Just Jess"]

glad to hear everything is OK!!! i, too, was worried about our joyce... she's such a busy busy girl! :)

[MoOrLess]

hi Joyce! hope you're not getting too bogged down with life :)

for the record - I stayed the same this week (2/10) --

I go for another fill on Valentine's Day--hopefully the scale will change after that again

I LOVE your new Avatar too Reese! beautiful as always!

[MrsS]

Awww shucks. Thank you, Mo. Just trying to keep up with all you gorgeous girls and your avatars!

[JoyceGA]

Goodness, I haven't set up the February thread!! I thought I had done that before the Savannah Book Festival. Sorry gang, I'll get it done today.

Thanks for your patience. I am trying to get my freelance writing career back up to speed as well as deal with some family issues.

["Just Jess"]

glad to hear you're alright, joyce!!!! good luck with getting your writing shoes back on!!! :) :) thanks for popping on to rest our minds that you're OK!!!!!

[JDru]

Glad to hear you're ok Joyce!! :)

[JoyceGA]

February L3 Club is open for business...

http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?p=111028#post111028