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  1. Since I'm the first on today I'll start the check in! nt View entire thread! - Roni on Nov 13, 7:22 AM
    1. Ok, so I'm irritated - RoniSW on Nov 13, 7:25 AM
      1. Oh that's so frustrating! - Kenny on Nov 13, 8:10 AM
      2. I wish! - Hopepof on Nov 13, 10:37 AM
      3. So sorry about this wall you have hit - Dixiechic on Nov 13, 11:42 AM
        1. Hey Dixiechic, have you checked out FitDay by any chance? - Kenny on Nov 13, 12:40 PM
          1. Thanks for the info, Kenny - Dixiechic on Nov 13, 1:06 PM
            1. 18 points a day is painful!!! You are right, Kenny! - Roni on Nov 14, 6:30 PM
      4. Thanks for the great encouragement and tips! - Roni on Nov 14, 6:29 PM
    2. Thanks for starting Roni! Here's my progress. - Kenny on Nov 13, 7:47 AM
      1. That's great! - Hopepof on Nov 13, 10:40 AM
      2. Fantastic Kenny!!! Woo Hoo!!! - Dixiechic on Nov 13, 12:01 PM
      3. ADDENDUM: DH had a 61 point day... is that even possible?! LOL. nt - Kenny on Nov 13, 8:20 PM
      4. YAY Kenny - that is awesome! - Roni on Nov 14, 6:33 PM
      5. Great job Kenny and Kenny's DH! - jeanne-helene on Nov 16, 9:41 AM
    3. I tried!!! - Hopepof on Nov 13, 10:35 AM
      1. Hmm, I think we get a pass the week of AF! LOL! - Kenny on Nov 13, 10:40 AM
      2. You are the biggest loser!!! - Dixiechic on Nov 13, 12:07 PM
      3. I agree w Kenny - AF gives you a pass!! - Roni on Nov 14, 6:36 PM
    4. Well, no weight loss for me :( - Dixiechic on Nov 13, 12:19 PM
      1. I'm sorry! - Kenny on Nov 13, 12:37 PM
      2. Don't give up! - Roni on Nov 14, 6:38 PM
      3. Hang in there - jeanne-helene on Nov 16, 9:40 AM
    5. hate to say no weight loss again !!!! - fat momma on Nov 13, 2:47 PM
      1. Hear you!! - Roni on Nov 14, 6:39 PM
      2. We will get there together!!! - Dixiechic on Nov 16, 6:08 AM
        1. You are making progress! - jeanne-helene on Nov 16, 9:33 AM
    6. Monday weigh-in - jeanne-helene on Nov 16, 9:23 AM
     
  2. delayed check in because of travel View entire thread! - Julieally on Nov 15, 6:59 PM
    1. that was me -- Julie -- not Julially - Julie on Nov 15, 6:59 PM
    2. Great job!! - Roni on Nov 15, 8:01 PM
    3. What willpower you have!!! - Dixiechic on Nov 16, 5:55 AM
     
  3. Have to recommend Luna Bar S'mores.... OMG it's like a candy bar View entire thread! - Kenny on Nov 13, 10:49 AM
    1. Yummy, I will have to try one - Dixiechic on Nov 13, 12:27 PM
    2. Smores are awesome!!! - Roni on Nov 14, 8:38 PM
     
  4. Roni, question for you about exercise View entire thread! - Dixiechic on Nov 9, 11:03 AM
    1. Sorry I missed this post earlier! - RoniSW on Nov 13, 7:22 AM
     
  5. Hey gals, it's Friday - let's check in! View entire thread! - Kenny on Nov 6, 7:32 AM
    1. My update - Kenny on Nov 6, 7:34 AM
      1. 124 - Wow!!! That is my goal weight - Dixiechic on Nov 6, 7:51 AM
        1. LOL, but I think you're taller than I am :) - Kenny on Nov 6, 9:04 AM
          1. Thanks, Kenny... hope you are feeling better!?! - Dixiechic on Nov 6, 9:27 AM
            1. Yes, better, thanks so much, still pretty sore on one side - Kenny on Nov 6, 10:23 AM
              1. I can totally relate - Roni on Nov 6, 12:26 PM
      2. Great job! - jeanne-helene on Nov 6, 1:03 PM
    2. Good news to report, which keeps me motivated - Dixiechic on Nov 6, 7:49 AM
      1. Yay you go girl!! And Mexican is my weakness, too ;) - Kenny on Nov 6, 9:07 AM
        1. There are great alternatives with mexican food - Roni on Nov 6, 12:28 PM
          1. Great tips, Roni - Dixiechic on Nov 6, 1:51 PM
            1. Salsa is nothing - Roni on Nov 8, 9:58 AM
      2. Congrats! - jeanne-helene on Nov 6, 1:05 PM
    3. I am so psyched!! - Roni on Nov 6, 8:04 AM
      1. You go girl!!! - Dixiechic on Nov 6, 9:26 AM
      2. Go, Roni! - Kenny on Nov 6, 9:48 AM
      3. Great news! - jeanne-helene on Nov 6, 1:06 PM
    4. I didn't do too well... - Hopepof on Nov 6, 10:33 AM
      1. Wow, a 1/2 marathon - Dixiechic on Nov 6, 11:22 AM
        1. Good Point - Hopepof on Nov 6, 12:12 PM
          1. You will do great! - Roni on Nov 6, 12:30 PM
      2. Stay motivated. - jeanne-helene on Nov 6, 1:07 PM
      3. Mmm, running 13 miles... sounds like you did pretty darned well to me! - Kenny on Nov 6, 4:32 PM
    5. hate to say no change for me - fat momma on Nov 6, 12:41 PM
      1. You can do it!!! - Dixiechic on Nov 6, 1:56 PM
        1. Yep, hang in there, you can do this... - Kenny on Nov 6, 4:30 PM
        2. My exercise timing - 15 - 20 minutes a day, between 4 and 6 days a week. - Roni on Nov 8, 10:02 AM
      2. thanks guys ! - fat momma on Nov 6, 6:49 PM
      3. I'm 5'2" and my starting weight was 167.8!! - Roni on Nov 8, 10:00 AM
    6. Late weigh-in - jeanne-helene on Nov 9, 5:52 AM
      1. Yes, it is a new week - Dixiechic on Nov 9, 6:29 AM
      2. Hang in - Roni on Nov 9, 9:10 AM
      3. No worries, and yes, it's a new week! - Kenny on Nov 10, 6:14 PM
     
  6. Weekly Motivation... View entire thread! - Hopepof on Nov 10, 4:12 PM
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  7. Thanks for the support! View entire thread! - Hopepof on Nov 8, 1:18 PM
    1. Great job on your run - Dixiechic on Nov 9, 6:33 AM
      1. That's what I thought by living here! - Anonymous on Nov 9, 8:22 AM
     
  8. Nutrisystem anyone? View entire thread! - LizLA on Nov 5, 8:44 AM
    1. I know some people who did wonderfully on that - Roni on Nov 5, 2:33 PM
      1. I keep thinking...they are still in business therefore - LizLA on Nov 5, 2:40 PM
     
  9. Weigh In View entire thread! - Roni on Nov 2, 9:11 AM
    1. I do the same thing - hopepof on Nov 3, 8:40 AM
    2. Monday would work best for me - jeanne-helene on Nov 4, 12:29 PM
     
  10. Hey gals - let's get healthy!!! Why don't we do a roll call w/ our personal goals: View entire thread! - Kenny on Oct 30, 9:18 AM
    1. Kenny's goals - Kenny on Oct 30, 9:29 AM
    2. My goals - jeanne-helene on Oct 30, 10:16 AM
      1. update on goals-Halloween candy - jeanne-helene on Nov 3, 6:03 AM
        1. Congrats on going to the gym! - Roni on Nov 3, 6:51 AM
    3. My goals... - MarieV44 on Oct 30, 11:35 AM
    4. 12 lbs for me. ..but it's Holiday Season:( - LizLA on Oct 30, 12:44 PM
    5. My Goals - Roni on Oct 30, 4:56 PM
      1. Forgot to say - Roni on Oct 30, 5:16 PM
        1. Cool!!! Thanks so much for sharing these tips :) ... - Kenny on Oct 30, 10:09 PM
          1. I can tell you how to make lasagna for 7 points a piece, and they are BIG pieces!! - Roni on Oct 31, 9:31 AM
      2. Thanks Roni--Great job! - margolis on Oct 30, 10:14 PM
        1. You can have chocolate every day if you want!! - Roni on Oct 31, 9:36 AM
          1. So, is it bad that I couldn't even stick to 18 points on my very first day?? - Kenny on Oct 31, 8:33 PM
            1. Guys suck when it comes to losing weight! - Roni on Oct 31, 8:38 PM
            2. ROTFLMAO, Kenny - Dixiechic on Nov 1, 6:11 PM
      3. I'm doing WW too!!! - Tracy on Nov 2, 10:55 AM
    6. Margolis's Goals - margolis on Oct 30, 10:10 PM
      1. Hey Margolis - Dixiechic on Nov 1, 3:34 PM
    7. I'm in... I started today - Dixiechic on Nov 1, 2:50 PM
      1. Hey Dixie! - Roni on Nov 1, 6:03 PM
        1. Thanks Roni - Dixiechic on Nov 1, 6:22 PM
          1. I do yoga - Roni on Nov 2, 8:33 AM
      2. Hey Dixie! - Roni on Nov 1, 6:03 PM
    8. I am starting tomorrow == once all the candy is gone! - Julie on Nov 2, 4:58 AM
      1. Sounds Great!!! - Roni on Nov 2, 8:35 AM
    9. I'm in and ? - GIMB on Nov 2, 5:51 AM
      1. WW is safe while BFing - Roni on Nov 2, 8:36 AM
    10. goals - fat momma on Nov 2, 2:47 PM
      1. Hi, more than 2 lbs a week is not a safe amount to lose - Roni on Nov 2, 4:57 PM
    11. My goal - wannababy on Nov 2, 3:49 PM
      1. don't forget the meds might make a difference - Roni on Nov 2, 4:58 PM
    12. First working out regularly! - Maddy on Nov 2, 8:44 PM
      1. Thanks for the tip! - Roni on Nov 3, 6:50 AM
    13. I'm in too - hopepof on Nov 3, 8:37 AM
     
  11. Hey let's do our firs"official" check-in on Friday, if everyone's up for that? Sunday now. View entire thread! - Kenny on Nov 1, 7:20 PM
    1. I missed this - Roni on Nov 2, 9:13 AM
    2. I'm going to join you guys!! - Tracy on Nov 2, 10:52 AM
      1. Good for you! - Roni on Nov 2, 11:27 AM
    3. Friday weigh in sounds good to me - Dixiechic on Nov 2, 11:40 AM
    4. ok I'm switching my weigh in to Fri!! - Roni on Nov 2, 4:59 PM
     
  12. ***CAN WE GET THIS BOARD GOING AGAIN!!*** View entire thread! - so excited on Sep 18, 9:38 AM
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  13. Confessions of a Sweetaholic (preg/children ment) View entire thread! - Katie on Sep 8, 4:50 AM
    1. More Confessions - Katie on Sep 9, 9:43 AM
      1. Test post - JuanaB on Sep 9, 10:15 AM
    2. Confessions Part 3 - Katie on Oct 19, 3:37 PM
    3. Don't be so hard on yourself --- take charge -- - soexcited on Sep 10, 2:02 PM
     
  14. Breastfeeding & weight loss & struggle to do both View entire thread! - Susan246 on Nov 24, 5:36 PM
    1. I would give it a try to pump - Sydney on May 10, 5:19 AM
     
  15. Nutritionists/RDs View entire thread! - Lizzie on Apr 7, 8:56 AM
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  16. What are you plans for working out.. View entire thread! - syd on Feb 17, 8:26 AM
    1. HI sydney gal - janeccc on Mar 2, 6:29 PM
     
  17. have a stash of good food to stop binging View entire thread! - Janeccc on Jan 28, 4:28 PM
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  18. I am losing View entire thread! - Janeccc on Jan 28, 4:19 PM
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  19. half way View entire thread! - AngMc on Oct 15, 11:22 AM
    1. down 15 pounds in 3.5 weeks - D on Oct 25, 9:29 AM
      1. congrats - AngMc on Oct 25, 4:20 PM
    2. Congratulations to everyone who is losing! - kittymommy on Nov 14, 5:56 AM
     
  20. WHY is it so hard to lose weight??? View entire thread! - kittymommy on Nov 14, 5:55 AM
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  21. What about coffee? View entire thread! - kittymommy on Oct 21, 6:52 AM
    1. Hiya! - Christiane on Nov 7, 8:50 AM
     
  22. Jumping jacks and push ups while I watch TV View entire thread! - kittymommy on Oct 4, 10:18 AM
    1. Great idea - AngMc on Oct 4, 4:38 PM
    2. I'm looking at my TV-side handweights - Leeba on Oct 11, 10:20 AM
     
  23. I just binged on a bag of potato chips! View entire thread! - kittymommy on Oct 9, 5:43 AM
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  24. update on Medifast View entire thread! - D on Oct 5, 3:50 PM
    1. Thanks for the info, D - kittymommy on Oct 6, 10:31 PM
     
  25. Is brown rice okay if you are trying for weight loss? View entire thread! - kittymommy on Sep 30, 8:12 AM
    1. its good - AngMc on Sep 30, 2:08 PM
      1. Thanks. I need to watch portion sizes - kittymommy on Sep 30, 10:17 PM
        1. measure that bowl.. - d on Oct 5, 3:52 PM
    2. Re: Is brown rice okay if you are trying for weight loss? - soexcited on Oct 2, 12:41 PM
     
  26. Pills View entire thread! - makee on Oct 5, 10:00 AM
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  27. Where is everybody? What do we want from this board? View entire thread! - kittymommy on Sep 24, 4:27 AM
    1. i think this board is a great idea....i didn't know it existed and i am on the de site - soexcited on Sep 27, 12:49 PM
    2. Didnt know about this board... - AngMc on Sep 27, 1:00 PM
    3. I used to be a member of weighins.com - Christiane on Sep 27, 1:18 PM
    4. So then, I'm the fattest person here? :-) - kittymommy on Sep 27, 1:28 PM
      1. rest days - AngMc on Sep 27, 2:10 PM
        1. Thanks! nt - kittymommy on Sep 27, 3:18 PM
        2. Wearing a heart rate monitor helps - Leeba on Sep 30, 12:27 PM
      2. Nope, you have company - Leeba on Sep 30, 12:34 PM
        1. Leeba... - snorchy on Sep 30, 1:39 PM
     
  28. exercise plan over the weekend anyone? View entire thread! - AngMc on Sep 28, 10:43 AM
    1. going to upstate new york.......some hiking to see the waterfalls...and - soexcited on Sep 28, 1:47 PM
    2. Nothing exciting but . . . - kittymommy on Sep 29, 9:49 AM
      1. belly dancing - AngMc on Sep 29, 9:50 PM
    3. I ran about 7 miles this AM... - snorchy on Sep 29, 12:57 PM
      1. Nice! Good luck all! - AngMc on Sep 29, 9:52 PM
     
  29. What is everyone doing? View entire thread! - Kenna on Sep 3, 9:20 AM
    1. Kenna I wish I knew - kittymommy on Sep 21, 3:31 AM
      1. Good Advice! - KarenNJ on Sep 21, 12:47 PM
     
  30. Trying hard to do South Beach - what's for breakfast? View entire thread! - Leeba on Aug 14, 7:40 AM
    1. I tried the South Beach diet... - snorchy on Aug 14, 8:37 AM
      1. I keep thinking there ought to be a nice way to cook eggs ahead - Leeba on Aug 31, 8:13 AM
    2. Leeba - kittymommy on Aug 24, 8:58 AM
      1. My smoothie - Leeba on Aug 31, 8:11 AM
     
  31. going to try Medifast View entire thread! - D on Aug 24, 9:54 PM
    1. curious - KarenNJ on Aug 26, 3:27 PM
      1. here's the website - d on Aug 29, 2:49 PM
     
  32. Just eating low fat stuff and exercising now View entire thread! - janeCCC on Aug 28, 6:52 PM
    1. You ran a 4km? I can't even run a block! - kittymommy on Aug 28, 6:56 PM
     
  33. Just checking in, not much activity lately:) View entire thread! - Kenna on Aug 5, 9:03 PM
    1. I'm surprised the board is not more active too - kittymommy on Aug 24, 9:00 AM
     
  34. Don't mix Xenical and Metformin View entire thread! - JaneCCC on Aug 23, 3:36 AM
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  35. Any suggestions? View entire thread! - Kenna on Aug 3, 1:49 PM
    1. Me too, Kenna - kittymommy on Aug 5, 7:15 AM
      1. Re: Me too, Kenna - Kenna on Aug 5, 2:45 PM
     
  36. New York Times Article on Will-Power View entire thread! - KarenNJ on Jul 10, 6:38 AM
    1. Thanks Karen - kittymommy on Jul 11, 9:59 AM
      1. I agree with you! - Gracie on Jul 11, 2:06 PM
    2. Very interesting article - Carol A. on Jul 12, 6:44 PM
      1. Of course you can hang out here! - kittymommy on Jul 19, 10:11 AM
     
  37. husbands View entire thread! - karis on Jun 25, 8:35 PM
    1. The Husband's Flaw - KarenNJ on Jun 27, 11:26 AM
      1. thanks - karis on Jun 27, 1:30 PM
    2. Re: husbands - Kenna on Jun 27, 7:25 PM
      1. so true - karis on Jun 29, 12:03 AM
      2. I can't believe he wants you to dye your hair blond - Carol A. on Jul 12, 7:03 PM
        1. Re: I can't believe he wants you to dye your hair blond - Kenna on Jul 17, 8:45 PM
    3. Hmmmm - kittymommy on Jul 7, 10:49 PM
    4. I think I would have to smack him - Carol A. on Jul 12, 6:55 PM
     
  38. Did you know that alcohol encourages your body to ... View entire thread! - greateggs on Jul 3, 5:31 PM
    1. Yes, ma'am -- but I still love wine - Carol A. on Jul 12, 7:07 PM
     
  39. My husband is starting to change his diet! View entire thread! - Laciel on Jun 29, 4:46 PM
    1. This is great! But tell him to cut out the Coke Zero - kittymommy on Jul 7, 10:38 PM
      1. :) - Laciel on Jul 8, 8:32 PM
     
  40. Is WeightWatchers worth the money to join? View entire thread! - kittymommy on May 18, 12:33 AM
    1. I like it - d on May 18, 9:16 AM
      1. Thanks for the thoughtful reply - kittymommy on May 19, 11:33 AM
    2. Had a friend who did it... - Laciel on May 30, 4:18 PM
    3. Are you doing WW? - Gracie on Jul 8, 7:15 AM
      1. Hi Gracie - kittymommy on Jul 8, 7:32 AM
        1. Hi! - Gracie on Jul 8, 7:48 AM
     
  41. Has anyone been on the Seattle Sutton's Diet program? View entire thread! - Julie on Jun 21, 9:40 PM
    1. I've never even heard of the Seattle Sutton's Diet - greateggs on Jun 23, 8:52 PM
      1. Hi greateggs! - Julie on Jun 24, 8:06 AM
     
  42. Has anyone done the South Beach Diet before? View entire thread! - snorchy on Jun 8, 1:38 PM
    1. sorry no - KarenNJ on Jun 8, 6:31 PM
    2. my mom did... - Laciel on Jun 8, 8:28 PM
      1. Thank you! - snorchy on Jun 9, 6:14 AM
        1. Re: Thank you! - Anonymous on Jun 9, 7:37 PM
          1. That was me! nt - Laciel on Jun 9, 7:39 PM
    3. About 10 lbs!! - snorchy on Jun 9, 6:11 AM
      1. That was a response to Karen...oops! nt - snorchy on Jun 9, 6:12 AM
    4. Wow !!!!!!!! that is EXCELLENT :-) - greateggs on Jun 9, 9:03 AM
      1. Phase one South Beach is a great way to shed some pounds fast - Laciel on Jun 9, 7:39 PM
    5. Yes I did it a few years ago and lost weight quickly - kittymommy on Jun 9, 10:42 AM
      1. Thank you for the suggestion! - snorchy on Jun 9, 12:17 PM
        1. There are meat options if you're not vegetarian! - kittymommy on Jun 10, 12:46 AM
          1. These are great suggestions. - snorchy on Jun 10, 8:38 AM
     
  43. Where is everyone? View entire thread! - Kenna on Jun 5, 7:05 PM
    1. I'm here! :) - Laciel on Jun 5, 8:15 PM
    2. I'm around and about but have nothing too uplifting to - greateggs on Jun 6, 5:29 PM
      1. Re: I'm around and about but have nothing too uplifting to - Kenna on Jun 6, 7:14 PM
    3. I'm here too - kittymommy on Jun 8, 5:58 AM
    4. I check in too but.... - KarenNJ on Jun 8, 11:05 AM
      1. edit - KarenNJ on Jun 8, 1:39 PM
        1. Wow .....that is great :-) What is the website if you - greateggs on Jun 8, 4:51 PM
          1. Thank you - KarenNJ on Jun 8, 6:29 PM
            1. Thanks for the info and thanks for asking re: progress - greateggs on Jun 9, 9:00 AM
     
  44. Look what I found! Really great tips View entire thread! - kittymommy on Apr 28, 12:19 PM
    1. A lot to digest! - KarenNJ on Apr 29, 1:19 PM
    2. Thanks for this! - Kenna on Jun 2, 8:24 PM
     
  45. Did weigh in at the mall... View entire thread! - Laciel on May 24, 9:07 PM
    1. Re: Did weigh in at the mall... - KarenNJ on May 25, 6:10 PM
      1. Re: Did weigh in at the mall... - Laciel on May 30, 1:29 PM
     
  46. roll call? View entire thread! - D on May 9, 9:12 AM
    1. Good question! - kittymommy on May 9, 9:28 AM
      1. 40 is a lot! - d on May 9, 3:13 PM
        1. d, I just don't know what it is - kittymommy on May 10, 12:14 AM
          1. I never count calories - D on May 15, 8:50 AM
            1. D, thanks for the info - kittymommy on May 17, 4:58 AM
    2. Can I join???? - JMF on May 9, 10:22 AM
      1. of course you can! - d on May 9, 3:17 PM
    3. I'm here and up there with you in weight! - KarenNJ on May 9, 12:06 PM
      1. i'm sure it's not 7!! - d on May 9, 3:18 PM
    4. I'm currently in a weight-loss challenge event at work - greateggs on May 9, 4:19 PM
      1. Oatmeal Suggestion - KarenNJ on May 11, 3:02 AM
        1. Thanks so much.... though I'm not sure if they have it - greateggs on May 11, 6:59 PM
     
  47. HI everyone - I lost a bit this week View entire thread! - janeCCC on May 13, 1:30 AM
    1. Good work, Jane! - kittymommy on May 13, 11:32 PM
    2. hi Jane - d on May 15, 8:52 AM
      1. HI D, HI everyone, - Anonymous on May 16, 12:41 AM
     
  48. Ok, I'm joining in! View entire thread! - Laciel on May 13, 3:47 PM
    1. Welcome! - kittymommy on May 13, 11:33 PM
    2. welcome!!!! nt - d on May 15, 8:51 AM
     
  49. What I ate Friday, May 12th View entire thread! - KarenNJ on May 12, 12:10 PM
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  50. What I ate today..... View entire thread! - greateggs on May 10, 7:27 PM
    1. What I ate Thursday May 10 - KarenNJ on May 11, 3:07 AM
      1. I was wondering... why do you choose the laughing - greateggs on May 11, 7:00 PM
        1. I never compared them! - KarenNJ on May 12, 12:04 PM
     
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