Okay, one more time...

I forgot all about Extrapounds.  I am still working on losing.  I am now down to 165.8 (with Phentermine under a doctor's care).  Going pretty well.  I don't feel jittery like I did the last time I took it.  I have started exercising to tighten up a little bit, getting a little jello-like (if ya know what I mean).     Anway, was pleased to see that I had a couple of messages while I was gone.   I appreciate that very much.

 

Only 30 more pounds to go........ that's okay, slowly but surely!!  Just so it comes off steady, I don't care if it's a pound a week, or even 1/2 pound, just so it's not a gain. 

I'm back

Back is much better now, hoping to start walking again tomorrow.  I need to, feel like I've gained 5-pounds since being off.  :(

Put on the bench

Hurt my back (trying to turn our mattress by myself), needless to say walking got side-lined until back recovers completely.  I went to chiropractor twice and feel so much better, but he says to start back slow after I return to him Wednesday to be sure everything is still okay.  I cheated this morning and ran the sweeper, just to check it out for myself - - seems okay so far.  For a while there I couldn't even stand up straight, let alone walk. 

I'm still trying the calorie counting regimen.  Trying to find the right amount that is for me.  I think it is going to have to be below 1500.  I don't seem to do anything at that amount.  I think I'm going to shoot for 1300 this week.  Thanksgiving Day may have to be a little exempt from that number.  :)  Then back on program Friday. 

Didn't weigh in this morning, didn't really feel any signifiant change in the way I felt and didn't want to be disappointed if I hadn't lost, or worse yet if I had gained - so I just didn't weigh.  For me it's more than just the weight it's the whole picture.  How do I feel, how do I look in my clothes, etc. 

Being pretty good so far!

Staying below 1500 per day, usually 1300.  Can't really tell anything significant, but yet it's only been 3 days.  :)   Just a little too anxious for results I think.   

Turning over a new leaf

Beginning today, I will not omit any food group from my diet.  I am beginning to count calories and eat sensibly.  I think I have had a reality check that I can't do a "diet".  But I think I can limit my intake and eat sensibly, planning for those special things on occasion.  In the beginning I will plan on no more than 1500 calories a day.  I know that sounds like a lot, but I will adjust that down as the weight decreases, until I reach my desired weight which right now I have set for 135 pounds.  As I lose this also may be adjusted depending on my BMI and the way I feel.   I am very pleased with my new way of thinking and my new way of eating. 

Returning....?

Almost forgot about this site, have been trying on my own and recently started Protein Power... I'm a carboholic, but my husband has DM and I need to do this to help him also.  Trying to decide whether or not to keep my membership with Extrapounds or not.  I was using a trial before.  I want to be able to keep track of my food intake, exercise, water, measurements, weight, etc.  - This site does all that, but I would like to keep track of my total net carbs also.  Any feedback appreciated, I have until 11/6/07.  Thanx.

Less of me!!

Today - for the first time in a long time I was able to buy a size 12-skirt.  I was so surprised.  I first tried the 14 and it was way too big.  The scale hasn't moved much, but I guess the walking every day is starting to help.  This is week 3.  Anyway, whatever the reason, I'm tickled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tracker change

Thanks for the input on the tracker change, I was doing it wrong (naturally).  Anyway, I think I got it right now. 

I'm hoping Extrapounds.com will keep me motivated on my "journey" to the old me. 

help

I'm new - have tried to respond to other's messages and can't quite figure out what I'm doing.  When I select comment and it goes to the screen where I enter the name and e-mail address - how do I know what address to put here.  I have tried to do this a couple of times and always get an error message.  I would like to be able to participate, can anyway help?

Newcomer

Just found this site accidentally - have registered and set up a blog site.  Seems like an excellent way to keep track of my progress in weight loss/exercise/inches lost all at the same time.  I haven't found that anywhere else.  I am presently on WW and have an additional 40 pounds to lose before my goal.  I was glad to find this new site as I needed some oomph to my drive (so to speak).  Hope this helps.