My 50 lb Weight Loss Journey - 6 Inches Lost Since Christmas!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their personal weight loss journeys, experiences with dietary changes, and the support they seek from the community. Many discuss their progress in terms of inches lost rather than pounds, highlighting various strategies they are employing to achieve their goals.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their goal of losing 50 pounds by June and mentions losing six inches since Christmas.
  • Another participant expresses the importance of inches over pounds in their weight loss journey, noting a decrease in pant sizes.
  • Several users mention their efforts to avoid soda and increase water intake, with one participant celebrating three weeks without soda.
  • One participant discusses their experience with Advocare products and how it has influenced their dietary choices.
  • Another participant reflects on their past weight loss experience and the challenges of maintaining weight loss.
  • One participant shares their excitement about losing six pounds after a week of tracking their weight at a meeting.
  • Several participants express support for each other, emphasizing the community aspect of their journeys.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the significance of pounds versus inches in weight loss, with some participants prioritizing inches while others focus on overall weight. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best approach to weight loss.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and strategies related to weight loss, emphasizing individual journeys rather than a collective guideline or standard. The discussions reflect a variety of dietary practices and emotional support within the community.

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Members of the consultant community who are interested in weight loss journeys, dietary changes, and seeking support from peers may find this discussion relevant.

mommyhugz1978
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My Goal is to loose 50lbs by June, I have lost six inches since Christmas and 5 pounds since Last September. What I am doing to achieve my goal is I have completely stopped drinking soda all together. I have a friend at work who sells Advocare products and she got me hooked on a product called Spark that has caffeine in it but it's all natural and sugar free. So I have been drinking that in the morning. I have been watching the calories that I have been eating. I drink one heck of a lot of water and crystal lite during the day. So I am doing pretty good on my diet.
 
Good for you! Looks like you have some good goals and a plan to get there!

Woo Hoo for you!
 
YAY leah! I'm so glad to see that you are joining us!
 
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I need all the support I can get right now....... I am learning that inches are more important than pounds at this point in time. However I went down two pant sizes so I have to be doing something right.... Don't I?
 
mommyhugz1978 said:
I need all the support I can get right now....... I am learning that inches are more important than pounds at this point in time. However I went down two pant sizes so I have to be doing something right.... Don't I?
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Yes for sure! Last year when we did the biggest loser at church, I lost 22lbs and didn't go down any sizes (although my pants fit me a lot better). Since then I've gained all my weight back! :eek: So, biggest loser at my church (and the one here) has started and I really want to lose it AND keep it off this time.
 
We are all here to support eachother! I'm glad you joined us Leah.
 
Leah we are here for you! I do think inches are more important than lbs.
 
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I was so proud of myself today...... I went out to dinner and avoided the biggest problem for me.. SODA!!! I got lemon aid..... :) I haven't drank a soda in three weeks, I am working on my DH but it's not going as good. He has cut back but won't just give it up!!!
 
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I was so proud of myself today...... I went out to dinner and avoided the biggest problem for me.. SODA!!! I got lemon aid..... :) I haven't drank a soda in three weeks, I am working on my DH but it's not going as good. He has cut back but won't just give it up!!!
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That's great Leah! You are making better choices! That's where it all starts.
 
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I think I am drinking more water that I have in my whole entire life ...... :)
 
You are doing great!

Two pants sizes!?! That is Awesome!

Keep Up the GREAT Work!!!
 
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well since we are all in this together....... At Thanksgiving I was wearing a 22 pants.. Slowly coming down. Then When I decided that I wanted to try some advocare products from a friend of mine I made a commitment not to drink soda and I am not in a 18. I haven't lost pounds though... just inches.... but I feel so much better. :) Today was a good day... drank lots of water, I had a breakfast bar, salad at lunch and lasagna and salad at dinner with a diet coke... and water..
 
That is such a big difference just in that short amount of time though! That's great! The pounds will follow. I think if it were one or the other, I'd rather lose the inches than the pounds. Keep up the great work!
 
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When I had major dental work done in Sept of last year I started loosing slowly. So some of my pants I could wear an 18 womens but in work pants not on my life... then I decided in Dec that it was time to try 18's on again.... well if I keep up what I am doing I am going to either have to buy all new clothes again... ( Just bought some at Christmas) or find someone who sews... ( I don't)
 
mommyhugz1978 said:
well since we are all in this together....... At Thanksgiving I was wearing a 22 pants.. Slowly coming down. Then When I decided that I wanted to try some advocare products from a friend of mine I made a commitment not to drink soda and I am not in a 18. I haven't lost pounds though... just inches.... but I feel so much better. :)

Today was a good day... drank lots of water, I had a breakfast bar, salad at lunch and lasagna and salad at dinner with a diet coke... and water..
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mommyhugz1978 said:
When I had major dental work done in Sept of last year I started loosing slowly. So some of my pants I could wear an 18 womens but in work pants not on my life... then I decided in Dec that it was time to try 18's on again.... well if I keep up what I am doing I am going to either have to buy all new clothes again... ( Just bought some at Christmas) or find someone who sews... ( I don't)
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Good for you! Now isn't that the way to get new clothes! Wow! I want to get into different cloths. I have a few pairs of pants I can't quite get into, but I'm not getting rid of them. I will be in them by spring! I'm putting my mind and body to it.

Don't you just feel great! You are doing such a good job! Get yourself a couple of new things you deserve it.
 
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SO today I had a banana for breakfast and a glass of water, and for lunch I have a oven roasted chicken sandwich from Subway, and I had 100 calory cookie for a snack, and I have been drinking water all afternoon. I used to hate drinking water becasue it had no flavor... I love it!!! I feel like I have engry now!!! I need to add some sort of excersie to my plan but I am in the midst of tax season so I do not have any time to work out, with work, and family and other obligations.
 
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I had a salad for lunch and a banana for breakfast and drank water so far today... I jsut had some cheez-its with my little girl!!!
 
Great Job!!!!
 
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Okay so today is my birthday and well I am not counting today.....Casue I have no idea what's going on... LOL
 
Anyone is Tucson?I have a new consultant heading there and will need Hospitality.

Thanks in advance!
 
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This weekend I did really good..... I ate really well on my brithday and watched my portion sizes...... I am really proud of myself that I didnt' fall off the wagon persay!!

I am back in full swin this week in my weight loss challegne.... I am going to start going to weight watchers on Thursday nights.
 
You are doing a great job!
I think this is great!
Keep up your hard work . . . making it through a birthday weekend is terrific!!
 
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now all I have to do is making it through the rest of the week.....
 
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It's Monday and I want to go take a nap.... HAHA!!
 
I can't wait to see your results from Thursday night!
Good luck!
 
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I can't wait to see my results on Thursday night ....... I have been doing really good on my poritions and points.
 
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Okay so I promised I would post in my journal what my results were tonight at my weight watchers meeting..... and........ Last week I weight 200.2 lbs....... and this week I weighed in at 194.2 Lbs...... I lost my first 6lbs.!!!!!!
 
mommyhugz1978 said:
My Goal is to loose 50lbs by June, I have lost six inches since Christmas and 5 pounds since Last September. What I am doing to achieve my goal is I have completely stopped drinking soda all together. I have a friend at work who sells Advocare products and she got me hooked on a product called Spark that has caffeine in it but it's all natural and sugar free. So I have been drinking that in the morning. I have been watching the calories that I have been eating. I drink one heck of a lot of water and crystal lite during the day. So I am doing pretty good on my diet.
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I have a co-worker who bought a bunch of PC products from me in December to use with his Advocare products. He is the person that I got the Spark from to send to everyone. I hope it gives you energy to get going
 
mommyhugz1978 said:
Okay so I promised I would post in my journal what my results were tonight at my weight watchers meeting..... and........

Last week I weight 200.2 lbs....... and this week I weighed in at 194.2 Lbs...... I lost my first 6lbs.!!!!!!
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You are doing it - keep it up!!!
 
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