I really need accountability partners for 2010!!!

**shoefiend** · January 19th, 2010, 05:54 PM

Taz - I emailed you some pics

I tried to get them on here but I am technically challenged and could only get one in my siggy and one as my profile pic so I gave up after multiple tries

I even tried photobucket, I heard someone on here mention that they use it, but still couldnt get all of them on - lol.

**mscasanova** · January 19th, 2010, 05:57 PM

What I found on google... to help not lose boobage and help perk them up...

Press Up Like doing a push up against the wall. -I do these

Stability Ball Dumbbell Press back, shoulders and head resting on the ball with your feet flat on the floor. Hold the dumbbells close to your chest, knuckles facing the ceiling. Extend your arms toward the ceiling until they're straight. Bring the weights closer together, but try to avoid letting them touch. Then lower slowly. - i do these without the ball

Chest Fly Lay on bench, Grip Weights Extend both arms -- this will be your starting position. Slowly spread your arms to about chest width. Hold for a count of 5. Next, slowly spread them again until they're at 45 degree angles with your torso. Hold for a count of 5. Next, lower them until the dumbbell is about even with your shoulder. - I do these

Bench Press

http://www.nowloss.com/exercises-to-...ook-bigger.htm I LOVE this guys website. There are all types of great exercises.

My Doc. Appt was ok. I stayed the EXACT same weight and he told me I need a lose next week or were going to have to figure something else out. But he said yes I am retaining water. He said I should get a slimmer belt. Anyone use one of those? Do they work? Im assuming they would make you sweat more... I did lose 1lb of fat and 2 inches tho!

**shoefiend** · January 19th, 2010, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by mscasanova

What I found on google... to help not lose boobage and help perk them up...

Press Up Like doing a push up against the wall. -I do these

Stability Ball Dumbbell Press back, shoulders and head resting on the ball with your feet flat on the floor. Hold the dumbbells close to your chest, knuckles facing the ceiling. Extend your arms toward the ceiling until they're straight. Bring the weights closer together, but try to avoid letting them touch. Then lower slowly. - i do these without the ball

Chest Fly Lay on bench, Grip Weights Extend both arms -- this will be your starting position. Slowly spread your arms to about chest width. Hold for a count of 5. Next, slowly spread them again until they're at 45 degree angles with your torso. Hold for a count of 5. Next, lower them until the dumbbell is about even with your shoulder. - I do these

Bench Press

http://www.nowloss.com/exercises-to-...ook-bigger.htm I LOVE this guys website. There are all types of great exercises.

My Doc. Appt was ok. I stayed the EXACT same weight and he told me I need a lose next week or were going to have to figure something else out. But he said yes I am retaining water. He said I should get a slimmer belt. Anyone use one of those? Do they work? Im assuming they would make you sweat more... I did lose 1lb of fat and 2 inches tho!

Thank you sooo much! This is great info!!! Now I will have to start working out my boobs everyday so they dont dissapear -lol

I havent tried a slimmer belt, but have used a diuretic during my TOM on especially bloated days. This helps me alot, I do notice tho that I am constantly in the bathroom - lol. If you decide to try the slimmer belt let us know how it works...I did see one at the store the other day and was curious. Congrats on the 1lb of fat/2in loss!!

**Mary-Mary** · January 19th, 2010, 07:22 PM

I wonder if those will work would work to get rid of the fat were my bra is almost underneath my arm I hate that fat it looks ugly and i just cant seem to get rid of it.
does anyone know some exercises that will help burn it off?

**tazgirl31** · January 19th, 2010, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by shoefiend

Those sound yummy! I love chocolate and strawberries! I wonder if they taste good with Soy milk...I am lactose intolerant so I get really sick when I drink regualr milk....Have you ever tried it with soy milk or water?

Yea just use the plain soy milk I haven't tried It but I'm sure it will b jus fine! I love soy milk! Let me no how it taste

taz

**tazgirl31** · January 19th, 2010, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by shoefiend

Taz - I emailed you some pics

I tried to get them on here but I am technically challenged and could only get one in my siggy and one as my profile pic so I gave up after multiple tries

I even tried photobucket, I heard someone on here mention that they use it, but still couldnt get all of them on - lol.

Ahhh yess I got all ur lovely pics! Ur sooooo pretty girl! And u don't even look the weight u were in each one! U carry ur weight very well like i do!! Looks lke u have a really nice family too

omg I so can't wait until u meet ur goal ur going to b dancing all over the place! Yr hubby won't even no what to do with u hehe! Thanks so much for emailing those to me

now I have a beautiful face to all my messages from u

I hope u can post them here to show the other girls if not soon as I get my Internet at home I will download them on my photobucket n put them on the thread for u

And yes u have really helped me more then u will ever no this last week, I was so down and worried and nervous and just going thro all types of emotions but each time I come to this thread I felt better and more positive! As they say everything happens for a reason so mayb that's why I had a sudden urge to start this thread, god knew I was going to need xtra support thro all this

And I have gotten so much support, and great new friendships that I will forever treasure

taz

**tazgirl31** · January 19th, 2010, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by southernbelle88

Aha! My fiance has the HUGE tub on top of his fridge that says whey protein! Thanks Taz! Now all I have to do is buy milk. Another trick I learned with making protein shakes taste better is to put some ice in it and blend it really well. It tastes even more like a milkshake with a little ice blended up in it!

And thanks for the protein suggestions!! I'm definately going to try that! I was thinking of getting some eggs to boil for breakfast instead of special k cereal that has carbs and sugar. When you eat boiled eggs, do you take the yellow yolk part out? I heard that part is pretty fattening. Also, what do you like to put on it to make it taste better? Ive tried lemon pepper and regular salt

Ur welcome!! The protein shakes r yummy I have never put ice in it I will have to try that! I love having protein shakes for breakfast and for snacks sometimes!! Oh and I love boiled eggs! I eat the entire egg! It has never made me gain weight or anything! Eggs are so healthy for u and full of protein! I put salt on mine sometimes I just make me some deviled eggs, I use very little lite mayo and mustard ( the mustard u can have all u want) they are so good! Most days I just scramble a egg in a bowl and put cheese all over it and some veggies and pop in microwave and that's what I have for breakfast! It's so good and keeps me full! Yea for sure try to have eggs, turkey bacon, or sausage, or something like this for breakfast rather then cereal n milk! Cause like u said all the sugar and carbs in it plus it don't really keep u satisfied long!! Oh and my favorite lunch n sometimes even dinner is steam some broccoli then cut up chicken breast in it then spread mozzeralla cheese all over top to melt! Ahhh it's so goood! I love this! Very fast n easy and so delicious

u gotta try it! U also gotta try the carb smart ice cream from walmart! It's sweetened with splenda but it's sooo good!!! Egg beaters are ok for u to eat also!! U can really eat good on the low carb plan!!! Taz

**tazgirl31** · January 19th, 2010, 10:29 PM

Mscas, wow I love all those exercises i will for sure b doing those! I have never tried the slim belt, mayb it's whst my mom brought down for me, it goes around my stomach and u wear it when u exercise and it makes u sweat like crazy! I wear it around the house and when I take it off my stomach is soaked lol!! Let me no if u find one. I wonder if u can find it at walmart or target? Taz

**tazgirl31** · January 19th, 2010, 10:41 PM

Shoefiend, lol I totally agree with u to on the bra size, I looked at her like she was insane! Cause the bra she had me try on was way to big. I been wearing a 40D and it's even to big on me Now even in the cup lol something is so weird I'm going to go get measured someplace else! How I wish I had a Victoria secret around here! I have never been in a Victoria store and have never worn any thing from there but I hear it's some really nice stuff! Now I'm so gonna have to b measured for a bra again I'm curious to see what size I really am

I no I hope I stay this size and not get any smaller, I'm perfect right Now lol except my left breast is bigger then my right one and it's really driving me nuts ! Like in my bras I have more clevage on the left side then right?! Do u have this problem ? Mayb I just need a boob job lol idk!!! Taz

**mscasanova** · January 19th, 2010, 11:22 PM

Hey Everyone! I have cut lines on my biceps! Not sure where they came from tho... LOL But they are there

Originally Posted by tazgirl31

Mscas, wow I love all those exercises i will for sure b doing those! I have never tried the slim belt, mayb it's whst my mom brought down for me, it goes around my stomach and u wear it when u exercise and it makes u sweat like crazy! I wear it around the house and when I take it off my stomach is soaked lol!! Let me no if u find one. I wonder if u can find it at walmart or target? Taz

Yeah same thing your talking about. I found one at kmart when I was out... Holy crap I sure sweat ALOT! Kinda Gross. Guess Doc was right it will help get the extra water out. I feel lighter already!

AND wow is kmart ever having a sale! All there Fall and winter clothes are on clearance with an extra 40% off. I thought about picking up a few pairs of jeans since they're only like $7 but I didnt.

Holy heck it must have been a while since I got a good workout in bc Im feeling it. It hurts so good! HAHA I only had a cough attack twice.

Cant wait til tomorrow.

Mary-Mary I would think they would work since they are targeting the chest and back muscles...

**tazgirl31** · January 19th, 2010, 11:40 PM

Mscas, yay I'm going to wear mine all the time

I no just wearing it today around the house cleaning, my stomach was so sweaty! I lovee kmart they always have good sales' wow 7$ jeans wish I was there lol! I have to drive an hour away to get to kmart but that's where I go to buy my most favorite undies, Joe boxers

they are the only kind I wear lol even have smiley faces on the butt hehe! Wtg on ur biceps

ur just working out hard core eh?! Gooood for u!!! Keep it up girl!!! Taz

**slmoreno5803** · January 20th, 2010, 12:10 AM

I am so sick of mine. I have been a dd for as long as I could remember. Even when I was all cracked out on meth they were still there. I really wish I could be a solid c but I know that if I lost that much of them they wouldnt be anything to look at. My hubby said that if I lose them we would have to get second jobs to buy new ones but I think that I will just keep concentrating on seeing myself thru Gods eyes and loving what I see.

How are you feeling today Taz? You seem a little brighter.

I found out tody that the ministry that I work for is struggling. We operate on donation only with no federal funding. We are down to very little money and unless we do extreamly well at our feb fundraiser we will have to shut down. I am the fundraising and program director so I have my work cut out for me. I have faith that God didnt bring us this far to let us shut down but wants us to put our whole heart into making it work. We have done fundraisers every year but I know that we could do so much more. I can't lie I am a little overwhelmed. I know that the Phen makes things a little easier to keep focused and not turn to food to calm my nerves but I think I need to remember what it is for and not become dependent on what else it can do. I dont want to find myself abusing it. I have this addictive personality you see. I am glad I have such a good accountability group. Thanks ya'll.

**southernbelle88** · January 20th, 2010, 12:10 AM

good evening phrends .. i'm in the bed and decided to update before I went to sleep. I had planned on doing some tae bo tonight but I didn't have time!

My day went as follows:
work: 8:30-5
came home and got a snack before running to class by 6
math until 7:25
English 102 until 9:00
ran to grocery store to pick up some eggs and healthy stuff until 9:45
came home and put away groceries
stuffed my face with a packet of tuna w/light mayo as I did my med. term. HW
Finally.. at 11:10 pm I can stop and go to bed. .. I had no time to spare for my tae bo

maybe tomorrow!

I got on the scale tonight. 242.8! That's a gain but the scale always says more at night and I drank about 70 oz of water today so thats probably why. I hope I'm less in the morning! Crossing my fingers.

Hope everyone has a good night

**slmoreno5803** · January 20th, 2010, 01:13 AM

This is such a new thing for me. I am using my calorie counter to keep track of my food because it calculates everything for you including exercise and calories burned and I am eating alot more than I should be but I am falling below 1200 every day. It is so hard because I am reluctant to allow more food than what I am already eating. I know that it is just because my mind is so stuck on the false belief that I have to eat less to lose. I also know first hand what happens when you lose by starving yourself. when I was on meth I hardly ate at all and when I got sober I couldnt stop myself from eating and my motabolism had been asleep for so long that it was in shock from all the food. I know that my mind set is changing and for the better but it feels so akward. This is so much harder than getting sober. I knew then that what I was doing was wrong and I knew what I needed to do to make it right. This addiction is so complacated but I can't wait to find my balance.

**wishflower** · January 20th, 2010, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by tazgirl31

Shoefiend, lol I totally agree with u to on the bra size, I looked at her like she was insane! Cause the bra she had me try on was way to big. I been wearing a 40D and it's even to big on me Now even in the cup lol something is so weird I'm going to go get measured someplace else! How I wish I had a Victoria secret around here! I have never been in a Victoria store and have never worn any thing from there but I hear it's some really nice stuff! Now I'm so gonna have to b measured for a bra again I'm curious to see what size I really am

I no I hope I stay this size and not get any smaller, I'm perfect right Now lol except my left breast is bigger then my right one and it's really driving me nuts ! Like in my bras I have more clevage on the left side then right?! Do u have this problem ? Mayb I just need a boob job lol idk!!! Taz

Haha, don't worry Taz it's really normal, and most women have 1 that's bigger. Sometimes it's a little bigger while some have a dramatically bigger one. I can see wher my cleavage line starts higher on my right side (that's my extra oomph side)

**tazgirl31** · January 20th, 2010, 08:20 AM

Simore, I been feeling pretty good the last few days, counting down the days until the 27th when I can see my surgeon and get a surgery date! Sorry to hear about ur job, I hope everything works out and u won't have to shut down! I will for sure keep u all in my prayers! I no what u mean about food and eating the right amount of calories, I always feel like I'm eating to much to, cause u would think less is better but it's really not when it comes to weight loss! I'm to the point now I hate sitting down eating a whole meal, I feel better when I'm just snacking thro the day on different foods, I just get way to full when I have it all at once then I feel so stuffed and then right away start wondering how much weight I gained lol trust me weight loss is lke a full time job in itself! Thats all I eat, breathe, and sleep anymore! It's on my mind 24/7

I keep thinking it will get easier as I get closer to goal but it doesn't

cause I still have to work hard to maintain it! But were going to get thro it all

were strong and want to b hot girls

have a good day

taz

**tazgirl31** · January 20th, 2010, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by wishflower

Haha, don't worry Taz it's really normal, and most women have 1 that's bigger. Sometimes it's a little bigger while some have a dramatically bigger one. I can see wher my cleavage line starts higher on my right side (that's my extra oomph side)

Heyyy there! How u been doing? R u enjoying the shred workout?! I haven't seen u around lately hope everything Is going well for u

ahhh I'm glad u told me this I thougt I was deformed or something lol! I could not figure out why one side was bigger, I never really noticed it when I was bigger but Now I do! I guess it could b worse tho lol! Breasts job would b nice but I don't think I will ever do it cause I would rather put my money to better use like Ivf, or lipo on my thighs n stomach hehe! Well I guess. My left side is my oomph side lol!!! Taz

**tazgirl31** · January 20th, 2010, 08:38 AM

Belle, all I can say about ur schedule is WOW!! U make me tired just reading all that busy ness! I really feel for u, I don't no how u do all that! Ur a strong girl that's for sure, I would b running raggid! I hope things get a little better for u, or slows down some! Working and going to school is very difficult sometimes, then u throw weight loss In there and it's even more difficult! But I'm proud of u, ur doing great, and instead of running to fast food ( which my old me would b wanting to do) ur making good food choices for urself! That means u r really committed

I love tuna, I always cut up chunk of apples in mine instead of onions! My step daughters got me doing that and it's actually really good!! Just gives it a different flavor and crunch!!! Plus it's very healthy! Well guess I will go start my somewhat busy day, it's really nice out today, feels like it's 50 degrees out already! So I'm gonna take advantage of it and clean my car out and run all my errands, got all my house work done yesterday so that's a plus

hope u have a good day

taz

**wishflower** · January 20th, 2010, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by tazgirl31

Heyyy there! How u been doing? R u enjoying the shred workout?! I haven't seen u around lately hope everything Is going well for u

ahhh I'm glad u told me this I thougt I was deformed or something lol! I could not figure out why one side was bigger, I never really noticed it when I was bigger but Now I do! I guess it could b worse tho lol! Breasts job would b nice but I don't think I will ever do it cause I would rather put my money to better use like Ivf, or lipo on my thighs n stomach hehe! Well I guess. My left side is my oomph side lol!!! Taz

I'm good thanks for asking! Glad to see you're doing better and feeling positive again since the other day.

I have done 6 days of the Shred so far, but not yesterday or the day before because I've been sick with a sinus cold thanks to my 5 year old booger factory LOL. I think cause I was itching my ear in the tub the other day it put pressure in it plus got wet on top of me having sinuses, so I have a plugged up ear (not a true earache though). I did some of the walking vids On Demand just so I was doing atleast something. I feel better today so I'm going to get back to Shredding later this AM. Lvl1 has become routine, so I'll probably move up to Lvl2 which I'm not crazy about some of the moves. Lol.

Anyway. I agree I'd rather spend it on something else too! My SIL has a big difference and we joke together about that stuff
sometimes. My MIL said one day, "She'll just have to get surgery some day." like it was a crisis, and my SIL was like, "Uh, it doesnt bother me. Who cares." Ahh, MILs..

**shoefiend** · January 20th, 2010, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by tazgirl31

Ahhh yess I got all ur lovely pics! Ur sooooo pretty girl! And u don't even look the weight u were in each one! U carry ur weight very well like i do!! Looks lke u have a really nice family too

omg I so can't wait until u meet ur goal ur going to b dancing all over the place! Yr hubby won't even no what to do with u hehe! Thanks so much for emailing those to me

now I have a beautiful face to all my messages from u

I hope u can post them here to show the other girls if not soon as I get my Internet at home I will download them on my photobucket n put them on the thread for u

And yes u have really helped me more then u will ever no this last week, I was so down and worried and nervous and just going thro all types of emotions but each time I come to this thread I felt better and more positive! As they say everything happens for a reason so mayb that's why I had a sudden urge to start this thread, god knew I was going to need xtra support thro all this

And I have gotten so much support, and great new friendships that I will forever treasure

taz

Taz, thank you, you are too sweet

I am going to retry posting the pics, I just get really frustrated when the computer doesnt agree with me - lol!

As for the different size breasts, yep I have that going on too. One is slightly bigger than the other and the cleavage looks a little fuller on one side, u are totally not alone!

**shoefiend** · January 20th, 2010, 09:18 AM

Oh, btw I cant believe you dont have a Vicotrias Secret near you!! OMG, you sooo have to go, they have cute pajamas, bras, panties and my fave is there body sprays and lotions! I love that store, it has been way to long since I could shop on the lingerie side...I believe they have a website, I know for sure they have a catalog. I have a friend that orders all of her work/business clothes from there, they are sooo cute, a little pricey but way too cute! Now that you have that tiny super hot bod you need to rock out some sexy lingerie for the hubby. I know I cannot wait to buy one of those sexy little lingerie peices for the hubby

**shoefiend** · January 20th, 2010, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by mscasanova

Hey Everyone! I have cut lines on my biceps! Not sure where they came from tho... LOL But they are there

Yeah same thing your talking about. I found one at kmart when I was out... Holy crap I sure sweat ALOT! Kinda Gross. Guess Doc was right it will help get the extra water out. I feel lighter already!

AND wow is kmart ever having a sale! All there Fall and winter clothes are on clearance with an extra 40% off. I thought about picking up a few pairs of jeans since they're only like $7 but I didnt.

Holy heck it must have been a while since I got a good workout in bc Im feeling it. It hurts so good! HAHA I only had a cough attack twice.

Cant wait til tomorrow.

Mary-Mary I would think they would work since they are targeting the chest and back muscles...

Yay to the biceps!!! Thanks for the Kmart tip, I am gonna have to go this weekend and check out that stomach wrap thing and $7 jeans is a steal, especially now with all of us going thru pants and clothes like crazy!

**shoefiend** · January 20th, 2010, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by slmoreno5803

I am so sick of mine. I have been a dd for as long as I could remember. Even when I was all cracked out on meth they were still there. I really wish I could be a solid c but I know that if I lost that much of them they wouldnt be anything to look at. My hubby said that if I lose them we would have to get second jobs to buy new ones but I think that I will just keep concentrating on seeing myself thru Gods eyes and loving what I see.

How are you feeling today Taz? You seem a little brighter.

I found out tody that the ministry that I work for is struggling. We operate on donation only with no federal funding. We are down to very little money and unless we do extreamly well at our feb fundraiser we will have to shut down. I am the fundraising and program director so I have my work cut out for me. I have faith that God didnt bring us this far to let us shut down but wants us to put our whole heart into making it work. We have done fundraisers every year but I know that we could do so much more. I can't lie I am a little overwhelmed. I know that the Phen makes things a little easier to keep focused and not turn to food to calm my nerves but I think I need to remember what it is for and not become dependent on what else it can do. I dont want to find myself abusing it. I have this addictive personality you see. I am glad I have such a good accountability group. Thanks ya'll.

lol - your hubby sounds like mine! Boob men, what do ya do with them!

I am sorry to hear about your work...you will be in my prayers and positive thoughts that everything will turn out ok!

**southernbelle88** · January 20th, 2010, 10:23 AM

Taz- thanks for your support! I really really need it right now because I'm being so hard on myself. I got on the scale this morning and I am up yet another lb! I had about 1000 calories yesterday and it was all healthy! I did have a good bit of sodium but I also had about 80 ounces of water which is way more than usual! I have a confession ... I used to have severe anorexic tendencies when I was younger. I would go 7-10 days at a time eating nothing and would beat myself up and make myself throw up if I ate and it was a really tough thing to stop.. I started when I was 10 years old and it became just something I did. Now seeing the scale like this keep going up when I am trying to do good and eat my calories.. is really tempting me to resort back to starving myself and I know I shouldn't but it seems like that's the only thing that will make me lose.. idk... I guess I won't but I'm just so discouraged and I go back to the doctor feb 3 and when they see that I haven't lost much.. they might take my phen away. I'm kind of panicking here

**tazgirl31** · January 20th, 2010, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by shoefiend

Oh, btw I cant believe you dont have a Vicotrias Secret near you!! OMG, you sooo have to go, they have cute pajamas, bras, panties and my fave is there body sprays and lotions! I love that store, it has been way to long since I could shop on the lingerie side...I believe they have a website, I know for sure they have a catalog. I have a friend that orders all of her work/business clothes from there, they are sooo cute, a little pricey but way too cute! Now that you have that tiny super hot bod you need to rock out some sexy lingerie for the hubby. I know I cannot wait to buy one of those sexy little lingerie peices for the hubby

Ahhh that's a good idea I need to go to their site and have them send me a catalog! Soo what is ur favorite body spray or lotion from there? I love something fresh and something that stays on for the day! I am such a lotion and body spray freak lol!! I love bath n body works and want every thing in there lol every time a new smell comes out I gotta try it haha

omg I'm sooooo self conscious to wear lingerie lol mayb when I get a little more tan I will b braver

my hubby doesn't judge me tho he loved me when I was big and loves me the same now, but I really wish I had a more toned body, and not a scar up belly! That would b nice! But god made me like this so I will just b happy!!! But I will continue to work hard to make it more toned !!!! Taz

**tazgirl31** · January 20th, 2010, 12:11 PM

Wishflower, I sure hope u get to feeling better! Wow ur doing good with the shred the second level is harder, I couldn't even make it that far!! So congrats

yea thanks to all the lovely girls on this thread I been alot more positive

gosh that new hernia just came as such a shock to me the other nite, being surgery free over a year then hearing that I just freaked out and didn't no how to deal with it! But just coming here and having all the great support from everyone has calmed me down and made me think more positive about it all! I wAs really worried cause I put on 5 pounds and just couldn't stop stress eating , I was scared I was heading for a big failure this year! But I'm hanging in there and being as strong as I can

Taz

**tazgirl31** · January 20th, 2010, 12:14 PM

Oh and wishflower I agree with u MIL says some of the strangest things sometimes lol! That's funny about u and ur sister tho!! Mine don't bother me to much either, it's not like I wear a bikini or show off my girls to anyone but my hubby lol! I can live with it

taz

**tazgirl31** · January 20th, 2010, 12:29 PM

Aww. Belle, I'm sorry ur up a pound, please don't let it discourage u tho, sodium will for sure cause u to b up, and like u said u drink more water then usual, so with the sodium foods and then more water that's prob what happened ur holding on to some of it' why don't u go try a diuretic for a couple days! Do u take vitamins also, I like the b12 sublingual dots that u put under ur tongue and they melt! It gets into u quicker and they give me energy! Alot ofpeople on here take b12 injections thro their dr with the phen! Another good one is chromium it helps boost metabolism and stops u from craving carbs! It's good for weigh loss to and can b taken with phen! If u don't want to take a diuretic start putting lemon in ur water,lemon is a natural diuretic and will help with water retention and all sorts of things! I love lemon water! Eating disorders are so hard to overcome, but plsss plsss don't fall back into that habit cause it's so unhealthy and so dangerous! People have died from doing that and from eating and purging! U r going to get this weight off, and just because the scale isn't moving much doesn't mean ur a failure, u r prob losing inches as I did! Weight loss is hard and freaks the body out but once ur thro that stage the weight will start moving! U just got to show ur body that ur not giving up that ur going all the way with this weight loss! I no how frustrating it is to not see the scale move, especially when u no ur working so darn hard! There is a thread on here with a three day diet plan by EEB, why don't u try it for 3 days and see what happens? I am on day three today I have lost 3.3 pounds in 2 days! It's not a whole lot but it's a loss! U will prob do better then me cause u haven't been dieting as long as I have! It's worth a try and mayb it will shock yr body and get things moving again! The food list is on that thread to, it's not bad and u even get ice cream each nite

I love it and plan on going off four days then back on it! I will take any loss right now

just b strong and I'm always here for u and I'm not going to let u fail this year! U r going to go all the way with this and get to ur happy place! U deserve it! Were all here for u

taz

**xblackbettyx** · January 20th, 2010, 01:50 PM

Hey all, how is everyone doing?!?
I'm down to 217! Yay. Okay, okay I know I said I wouldn't weigh but I lied. It seems BF forgets so the scale never gets hidden.

Anyway, I hopped on and at first it said 216 - I almost peed myself I was so happy, then it went to 217 so I just settled for 217 lol

**mscasanova** · January 20th, 2010, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by shoefiend

Yay to the biceps!!! Thanks for the Kmart tip, I am gonna have to go this weekend and check out that stomach wrap thing and $7 jeans is a steal, especially now with all of us going thru pants and clothes like crazy!

Thats what I was thinking. I hate throwing out all these clothes I got before I started. Theyre brand new and only fit for a month. But at the same time I get excited.

I picked up a pair of joe boxer pj shorts for $1.50. In a size Large! None of my other jammies fit anymore. I cant remember the last time I was a legit Large on the bottom!

I seem to be living in my black yoga pants and my old navy velour pants, which are starting to fall off Thank goodness their drawstring. LOL Im thinking about going back and getting some pants. Hubby says Im in need of them too. I always like when he encourages me to go shopping.

My morning is off to a little rough start... I took my multi-vitamin on an empty tummy and it made me sick.

I also took my phen before that so IDK if Im phen less today or not now.

But on a good note. Hubby got a new job! This company was trying to get a contract for a freeway expansion out here in Los Angeles and if they did get it Hubby would be a surveyor on the job. We just found out that the company got the contract and are now just waiting on Caltrans to get them a task order so they can start. The boss guy says hopefully another week and they will be working! I cant wait! Not only is it a raise but we also get our good health insurance back! Im more excited about the insurance then the money... I used to work at that hospital and they are really good.

Ok well Now that I just took up a whole page LOL Im gonna go have some fruit and then get shreding. Good Luck today everyone, Lets make it a GREAT day!

**Mary-Mary** · January 20th, 2010, 03:03 PM

Well today I got on the scale and I was at 170! 2 more pounds and I am where I was but I just need to get my butt on the treadmill everyday so that i can lose even faster!

**Mary-Mary** · January 20th, 2010, 03:10 PM

lol! at first I had that problem too and I had my hubby hide it but now i just do it once a week, just pretend like you dont even have a scale lol!

217! woohooo!!

**southernbelle88** · January 20th, 2010, 03:13 PM

taz- I read over the 3 day diet and I'm not sure I could stick to something so specific like that and some of those foods I dont like like plain tuna :-/ and I'm sure you have to be pretty dead on those foods for it to work. I am going to just try cutting down on my calories for a day or two and see what happens. I'm doing this because I lost 35lbs the last time I took Phen and kept it off for over a year. I did it through a weight loss clinic that gave me vitamins and protein shakes. My diet was 2 cups of lean meat a day and 3-6 cups of veggies. the rules were NO: dairy, bread, fruit, carrots, or corn. It was very strict and I ate about 600 calories a day and that is what they suggested for me to do. I was going to do it my own way eating healthy things like fruit and sometimes dairy in moderation but I'm going to try to cut it all out this time and take my vitamin supplements and protein. You also were forbidden to exercise because of the low calories you ate a day. I still did a lot of walking and lost about 7lbs every 2 weeks. If you want some more details, I'd be happy to share

**shoefiend** · January 20th, 2010, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by tazgirl31

Ahhh that's a good idea I need to go to their site and have them send me a catalog! Soo what is ur favorite body spray or lotion from there? I love something fresh and something that stays on for the day! I am such a lotion and body spray freak lol!! I love bath n body works and want every thing in there lol every time a new smell comes out I gotta try it haha

omg I'm sooooo self conscious to wear lingerie lol mayb when I get a little more tan I will b braver

my hubby doesn't judge me tho he loved me when I was big and loves me the same now, but I really wish I had a more toned body, and not a scar up belly! That would b nice! But god made me like this so I will just b happy!!! But I will continue to work hard to make it more toned !!!! Taz

I love all of their lotions and body sprays but my absolute fave is Love Spell and my 2nd fave is pear. I am totally a Bath and Body works fanatic too, especially since they opened a outlet store in an outlet mall about an hour away. I dont get to go often but when I do, watch out - lol

**shoefiend** · January 20th, 2010, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by xblackbettyx

Hey all, how is everyone doing?!?
I'm down to 217! Yay. Okay, okay I know I said I wouldn't weigh but I lied. It seems BF forgets so the scale never gets hidden.

Anyway, I hopped on and at first it said 216 - I almost peed myself I was so happy, then it went to 217 so I just settled for 217 lol

Yay!!! Congrats on the 217