Texas Wahine's New Blog Group

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A big mahalo to alison for her suggestion that we form a blog group for dieting moral support.

The purpose of the blog group is to lend support, encouragement, tips, and accountability to fellow JoeUsers who are working on losing a few (or a buncha) pounds. Anything weight loss or diet related is welcomed.

Some ideas for things to post are meal plans, food journals, exercise logs, motivational/encouragement blogs, and dieting rants. This blog site is open for anything and everything (on the general topic of weight loss or maintenance) that you think will help yourself or others.

I intend to post my daily food journal to this site, and I welcome any encouragement, questions, or constructive criticism (please refrain from posting disparaging comments).

I hope this will be a helpful way for we JU dieters to establish a virtual support group to share experiences, successes and struggles.

Women-who-deny-themselves-the-stuff-they-really-really-want-to-eat unite! :)
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
yay diet blog!!
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
I added you as a site admin, alison. I'm not sure exactly how all the blog group details work, but we should be able to figure them out as we go. Very cool.

I'm thinking about having Adrian take a pic of me now and posting it so that I can take more to compare and show my progress. If other JoeUsers wanted to do something similar I think that would be super cool. (Hehe, so I'm not the lone "before pic" blogger!)
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
I'll do it. I've gained some since the surgery...I could stand to lose about 15lbs. That'd put me down to around 120, which is a pretty healthy weight for my height.

I'll get Dave to take a 'before' pic this weekend and I'll post it. We could also have 'along the way' pics..wearing the same clothes as in our 'before' pics - think that would really show how much weight we've lost.

I'm in a size 9 right now, but ideally I'd like to get back into a 6.
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
dharma: Awesome! I'm really excited about this.

I'll do it. I've gained some since the surgery...I could stand to lose about 15lbs. That'd put me down to around 120, which is a pretty healthy weight for my height.


Gah, you've looked smokin' in all your pics. Of course, what feels comfortable and looks good to each woman is different, so have at it, sister!

I'll get Dave to take a 'before' pic this weekend and I'll post it.


Cool. I won't be the only one.

We could also have 'along the way' pics..wearing the same clothes as in our 'before' pics - think that would really show how much weight we've lost.


That's a great idea!!

I'm in a size 9 right now, but ideally I'd like to get back into a 6.


Size 9 sounds delicious to me...haha...and I haven't been a size 6 in years!
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
PS - I added you on as a site admin as well.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
I'll lend some moral support too. And I'll try to lose some "sympathy pounds."
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
Can an old round mom get in on the action? When the they sent me home from the hospital they said I need to watch my weight, because of fuild build up around the lungs and heart.
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
Sounds interesting ... between the change in diet (put our kids on the Feingold program (www.feingold.org) for behavioral problems and we're going along with it this time) and (hopefully) an increase in exercise, we'll see how it goes.

My big thing is to remember to eat breakfast (usually don't. Not much of a morning person and never have been a real breakfast person). With my hypoglycemia, it doesn't really help (in more ways than one).

Good luck, Tex (and the others)!

Oh, btw Tex - I know the reasons why you're doing this (your own sense of self-worth and peace of mind). I just want to say, as a guy, you look just lovely the way you are.
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
citahellion:
I'll lend some moral support too. And I'll try to lose some "sympathy pounds."


Thanks. You're a doll.

Mom:
Can an old round mom get in on the action? When the they sent me home from the hospital they said I need to watch my weight, because of fuild build up around the lungs and heart.


Absolutely. I'll add you to the site admins so you can post articles in the blog group, too. I hope you're feeling better.

Chaos Manager:
Sounds interesting ... between the change in diet (put our kids on the Feingold program (www.feingold.org) for behavioral problems and we're going along with it this time) and (hopefully) an increase in exercise, we'll see how it goes.


Interesting. I'll have to check that site.

My big thing is to remember to eat breakfast (usually don't. Not much of a morning person and never have been a real breakfast person).


Yeah, breakfast gets your metabolism going and keeps you from going nuts on snacks and lunch...but I'm not usually hungry in the morning. It's hard for me, too.

I don't know what your schedule is like, but I'm guessing it's busy and it's probably difficult for you to find time for breakfast.

With my hypoglycemia, it doesn't really help (in more ways than one).


Yipes. Yeah.

Good luck, Tex (and the others)!


Thanks!

Oh, btw Tex - I know the reasons why you're doing this (your own sense of self-worth and peace of mind). I just want to say, as a guy, you look just lovely the way you are.


Aw, thank you. I'm feeling pretty crummy about it right now. What a sweet comment. Thanks again.
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
ummmm can an old fatman join? I need to lose around 25 pounds.
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
ummmm can an old fatman join? I need to lose around 25 pounds.


Of course! You looked mighty fine in your pic to me, though!

Haha, everyone wants to lose weight and no one thinks anyone else looks bad! At least we're good for each other's self esteem. Hehe.
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
Count me in Started doing weight watchers (just follow the diet - didn't join) a couple of months ago and have a few friends that hold me accountable, but can always use more.

We had done Atkins for a couple of years off and on. I lost a total of 25lbs... but after I stopped the diet I put it all right back on. I'm finding WW easier and more logical. Of course... if I'm not faithful, it too puts the poundage back on. Imagine that!

I have a before pic of before the Atkins... DANG. It was that photo that caused me to diet to begin with, for the first time, at age 32. Guess it caught up to me, eh?

Here's my before...

My daughter took that on vacation. It was all I needed.

I took an after pic from behind, so I could compare the two... here's that one...


Thankfully, I'm still in those jeans... but they're definitely not comfy anymore. After a month of being faithful to watch what I put in my mouth (and exercise at Curves 4X a week), the fair came to town...ROFL. I am so weak!

*climbing back on the wagon* Here we go...
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
I'm already at my perfect weight- if only I was 7 feet tall...


Uh...yeah. Me too
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top
HC:
Count me in


Great!

We had done Atkins for a couple of years off and on. I lost a total of 25lbs... but after I stopped the diet I put it all right back on.


Haha. I tried Atkins a few years ago. I don't really eat meat, so it was pretty rough. And it made me sick. Ugh.

I'm finding WW easier and more logical. Of course... if I'm not faithful, it too puts the poundage back on. Imagine that!


Hehe. Well, I'm biased, but I think WW is healthy and realistic.

Thankfully, I'm still in those jeans... but they're definitely not comfy anymore. After a month of being faithful to watch what I put in my mouth (and exercise at Curves 4X a week), the fair came to town...ROFL. I am so weak!


Wow, what a difference! You look fabulous! And apologies, but...you have a terrific bum! Haha.

Shovel:
I'm already at my perfect weight- if only I was 7 feet tall...


Guys are always so cool about stuff like that! I like ya just the way you are! (I don't like scrawny dudes!)
Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
Haha. I tried Atkins a few years ago. I don't really eat meat, so it was pretty rough. And it made me sick. Ugh.

I felt great doing it (and I love meat.. hehe...). I had more energy, my allergies improved, and I slept better at night. HOWEVER... I love my bread, potatoes and pasta. It eventually got to me. The thing I love about WW is that I can really eat anything I want, I just have to make sure that I make adjustments in other areas to make up for it.

Wow, what a difference! You look fabulous! And apologies, but...you have a terrific bum! Haha.

LOL... np and thanks. I think it's much too large. When I was in my 20's I took pride in it, though. There wasn't so MUCH of it!
Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top
Count me in too...I hope that is o.k. seeing that I don't know all of you that well, but hopefully that will change and I can get to know you all better and lose some pounds too. I clicked on join the blog group. I don't know what that meant, but woo hoo. '

P.S. I was looking for that other article, " Fat Club....something ..something...something...

Kelly
Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top
HC:
I felt great doing it (and I love meat.. hehe...). I had more energy, my allergies improved, and I slept better at night. HOWEVER... I love my bread, potatoes and pasta. It eventually got to me. The thing I love about WW is that I can really eat anything I want, I just have to make sure that I make adjustments in other areas to make up for it.


Beyond the obvious nutritional issues with limiting ourselves ala Atkins, I don't think, for most people, it's something that can be kept up long term.

When I was in my 20's I took pride in it, though. There wasn't so MUCH of it!


Hehe.

Kelly:
Count me in too...I hope that is o.k. seeing that I don't know all of you that well, but hopefully that will change and I can get to know you all better and lose some pounds too. I clicked on join the blog group. I don't know what that meant, but woo hoo. '


Awesome! I'm so glad you're going to participate.

P.S. I was looking for that other article, " Fat Club....something ..something...something...


It doesn't show up in the forums because I marked it "adult content" (I didn't want anyone but registered users to be able to see it). You can get to it by clicking the dietclub link at the top of this article (you'll have to scroll down just a bit when you get there).
Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top
Great idea you guys. I saw Alison's blog before and never got around to responding. I've been so lazy lately on my fitness goals. This might just be what I need to get up and start moving again! I'll give it another try, even though I'm just not into it at the moment. It's a yucky day for me and I'm totally spatz today!
Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top
Oh I have a wellness blog that I started earlier this year and usually write my fitness stuff, meal ideas, I'll link it to this one. If that's ok?
Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top
ForeverSerenity:
Great idea you guys. I saw Alison's blog before and never got around to responding. I've been so lazy lately on my fitness goals. This might just be what I need to get up and start moving again! I'll give it another try, even though I'm just not into it at the moment. It's a yucky day for me and I'm totally spatz today!


Awesome. I'm so glad to have your contribution!

Oh I have a wellness blog that I started earlier this year and usually write my fitness stuff, meal ideas, I'll link it to this one. If that's ok?


That's perfect. Thank you!
Reply #22 from JoeUser Forums Top
Good Luck !!

I'm fat and happy right now ( that, and I can't take on the additional stress of a diet right now )

If ya'll could just wish off about 20 lbs of me I'd appreciated it tho.....
Reply #23 from JoeUser Forums Top
Dynosaur:
Good Luck !!


Thanks!

I'm fat and happy right now ( that, and I can't take on the additional stress of a diet right now )


Hehe. I don't feel "right" where my body's at right now. I know I could feel better. Other than that, I'm with ya on the "fat and happy"!

If ya'll could just wish off about 20 lbs of me I'd appreciated it tho.....


I'll try. Perhaps if I provide burnt offerings of donuts the gods of dieting will see fit to grant your request!
Reply #24 from JoeUser Forums Top
Hi, I am Michele, Gimpyone, Elie (mod. mans) friend. I would love to join this group. I am a life time member of WW, loev that program, works if you work the program. I am off of it right now but planned on starting back up this week, so this will give me the incentive, I cannot get out to meetings weekely due to health, but this would hold me accountable as well.
I love sharing recipes and ideas on weight loss, this sounds like loads of fun.

Thank you muchly for setting this up.
Reply #25 from JoeUser Forums Top
Michele:
I would love to join this group


Terrific! Welcome.

I am a life time member of WW, loev that program, works if you work the program


I am also a WW Lifetime Member. I spent 3 or 4 years leading WW meetings. I think it's a great problem. Very healthy and flexible.

am off of it right now but planned on starting back up this week, so this will give me the incentive, I cannot get out to meetings weekely due to health, but this would hold me accountable as well.


I look forward to your contributions and would be glad to help and support you anyway I can...and I'm sure all the other folks here will as well!

I love sharing recipes and ideas on weight loss, this sounds like loads of fun.