New to the Board, but not WW

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Registered: 06-20-2003
New to the Board, but not WW
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Wed, 02-28-2007 - 8:21am

I have been lurking here for a while and finally think I may have enough time to post regularly. I also have been struggling for a while and looking for a way to get re-motivated.


I have been doing WW for almost a year (March 11th) and have lost 56.6 pounds. I have been losing and gaining the same pound or two for the last 2 months. I hit 55 before the holidays and have hit the high of 57.6 a few weeks ago. I am very happy that I have maintained all this time without giving up. That is a huge victory I know. There has been a more off plan eating than normal in the time frame, so hopefully, that is at an end. Trips to Disney, Florida to see grandmother for Christmas, and visits from my best friend for 4 weekends have not helped, but I am thrilled that none of these have derailed me.


I typically go the gym 3-5 days a week, usually 4. Walk on the treadmill for 40 minutes. Do either an upper or lower body strength training workout for about 20 minutes and then do approx. 200 crunches. I do have Rheumatoid Arthritis, so some days the workouts just don't happen.


I love the program and have no intention of giving it up. I did South Beach for over a year, lost about 20 pounds and put 14 back on. At my highest weight (when I started SB), I was 239.8. When I started WW almost a year ago, I was 233.4. I am now 176.6. I am not sure what my final goal is, but I think it is coming soon. I see my doctor on Friday and will see what she thinks. I have gone down from a 20W to a 14 in pants, an XL to M in tops and down to a 12 in dresses and jackets.


My mini-goal is to be a size 12 by the time I need to buy some summer bottoms. I refuse to buy 14s!! Plus, I bought some awesome pants from Talbots in a 12 that I can't wait to get into. Right now, they fit, but are really snug.


Thanks for listening. This seems like a great board. Hope to be around alot.

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Registered: 06-20-2003
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 3:43pm
Thanks for the welcome!! How's the treadmill going? I am hoping to hit 5 days tomorrow for the week.
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Registered: 06-20-2003
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 3:45pm

I have been in a 14 since Labor Day weekend. I can fit into the 12s, but they are not a good looking 12 yet. Hopefully soon. I added a day at the gym this week and did my weights most of the week too. Hopefully, it will show up on the scale on Saturday.


Thanks for the encouragement.

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Registered: 04-18-2006
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 8:16pm
5 days!! WOW! Good job girl!! I am proud when I hit 3!!


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Sat, 03-10-2007 - 5:54pm

Welcome to the board and a HUGE CONGRATS on all the weight you have already lost! Thats wonderful!

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