Diamonds For Women

[IlliniAmy]

[stlred]

chocmalt you are over half way there if you have lost 25lbs out of 40. That is awesome. Like I said I have lost 13 out of 40. This will be the second time I had to do this. 6 years ago I lost 50lbs on weight watchers and kept it of 4 years. It is sad how fast it comes back. I am just so mad at myself for keeping it off for 4 years just to let that go to waste. It is much harder the second time around. I hear what you say about the hot dogs at the stadium. I can't go to a game without it. It is just not the same. I'll have to make sure I eat light on those days to save up my points for my hot dog. Thank goodness I don't like beer. I also don't like chocolate much which you would think would be a blessing but I make up for it in other ways.lol Anyway keep up the good work and you and Amy keep us updated. We can support each other.

[IlliniAmy]

Weighed in today and recorded another two pounds lost. I'm up to 63 gone overall!

I need to get some arm conditioning in though, because my upper arms are getting flabby again. I was doing a lot of working out last semester, but not so much this one; mostly walking instead.

I say semester, because the fitness club of which I'm a member is at the local community college. It's dirt cheap ($30/semester), but the hours are not convenient for us working folk.

[Sandi]

You're doing it the right way, and sticking with it! The determination and dedication you've shown throughout is inspiring.

[stlred]

Great job Amy, you look awesome. I have lost 1 more pound so I am up to 14 total but I still have a long way to go.

[chocmalt]

[stlred]

I'm going to a party tonight and I am bringing my diet dressing with me a long with my veggies. I don't even like chocolate but for some reason your chocmalt signature makes want chocolate.lol

[chocmalt]

[Frodio]

Way to go. Congrats !!!

[IlliniAmy]

I weighed in yesterday (knowing I'd had a rough month) and found I'd lost 1 pound. I've lost 64 overall. I'm really suffering from "snackiness" lately. I need to get over it.

[stlred]

After a rough month and you still lost a pound? That is GREAT. I am holding at 14 pounds now for a month. Hopefully I can get back on track but at least I haven't gained. Some day you will have to post before and after pics Amy.

[IlliniAmy]

I forgot to update last week.

I weighed in on Thursday. Another s-l-o-w month. I lost 2 pounds. I'm now at 66 pounds gone overall.

I'm in a quandary, because I'm really happy with where I'm at and I'm having a hard time getting motivated to really get this last 30 pounds off.

[Sandi]

I think if you're happy with what you've achieved, as you should be, then give yourself a break and just try to maintain. Congrats on an amazing lifestyle change. It's obviously sticking with you.

[stlred]

A pound is a pound Amy. You look great and you're doing awesome!

[IlliniAmy]

Woo Hoo!

3 more pounds...putting me at 69 gone overall!

[stlred]

You go Amy girl!!!!!!!

[IlliniAmy]

I had my monthly check-in this morning and I'm down two more pounds...71 overall now.

I thought I'd lose it a little faster this summer, as I'm getting in more activity. However, I'm also sneaking in more snacking.

[Sandi]

Great job... are you having fun shopping for new clothes?

[IlliniAmy]

[stlred]

Way to Amy. It's probably seems to be going a little slow because of eating at the ball park and you have really been on the go with all of Preston's activities so even though it seems like it has been going slow this summer you are still losing. I haven't weighed myself for a while but I think I'm doing ok because some of my size 14s are getting a little loose but I should weigh myself any way. I was a little nervous to after my Las Vegas trip. I know I ate and definately drank too much.

[crzblue]

Congrats Amy! I want to see a picture!

[IlliniAmy]

I don't have an ideal one, Emma, but here are a couple from Brock's grandma's 90th birthday party last weekend:


My sister-in-law Barbara, me, my mother (Barbara is also Brock's first cousin; she and my brother met at my wedding)




Four generations
1. Eleanor Devall
2. Nancy (Devall) Reynolds & spouse, Bill Reynolds
3. Brock Reynolds & spouse, Amy
3. Scott Reynolds & spouse, Michelle
4. Preston Reynolds (son of Brock)
4. Cooper & Chase Reynolds (sons of Scott)

[Sandi]

You look great! Love the dress on you.

[stlred]

You're beautiful Amy!

[IlliniAmy]

Another slow month -- 1 pound gone, but 72 overall. It was to be expected with the fair food I was eating.

[stlred]

I say those are great numbers considering it has been summer. Keep up the good work and see ya soon.

[IlliniAmy]

Well, I stayed the same this month.

It was not unexpected, what with a trip to Houston, a last-minute family reunion, five birthday parties, etc. However, I also seem to have flipped into maintenance mode and I really need to get back into "weight-loss" mode.

[stlred]

I think with all the partying we did, you did good. You'll get back into it.

[IlliniAmy]

Well, I just returned from a weigh-in/doctor visit, and as I suspected from weighing myself at home, I stayed the same again.

I'm a little confused, because I'm still walking 4 miles a day, doing a bit of arm strength training, and squeezing in some bike rides here and there. I've had a day or two with some high-fat foods, but nothing consistent.

Even the nurse and nutritionist are slightly baffled after reviewing my food journal and pedometer steps. They think I should be losing.

We're going to try spreading my carbs out more during the day, but if that doesn't work, they may actually have me try eating *more* calories, believe it or not.

[IlliniAmy]

Well, DANG. I just got a call from my nutritionist. They're discontinuing this weight-loss study nationwide. I'll have an exit appointment soon, where I'll learn more, but I'm unsure of whether I'll try to fly solo, try to find another study, join Weight Watchers, etc., at this point. I've got about 20 pounds to get to my goal.