When I stepped onto my balance beam scale this morning......

[CaliforniaPeggy]

a miracle had happened!

I have lost 40 pounds since I started trying to lose weight several years ago!

I could hardly believe my eyes! But it's true.......that scale does NOT lie!

Celebrate with me!

:toast: :bounce: :bounce: :toast:

[SeattleGirl]

1. Woo hoo, darlin' Miss Peggy!!!!!!!

I'm celebrating my own weight loss of 20+ pounds since mid-November! What have you been doing to lose the weight? I've just cut back on how much I eat, and it's certainly working.

Ain't it just the bestest when you see results in something you are working on accomplishing??

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. My dear SeattleGirl!

Good for you, sweetie! I have been watching my calories, and have really tried to kick up my exercise regime at the same time!

You know.....exercise more, and eat less......IT WORKS!

But I still eat the stuff I enjoy....just less of it......

I was so amazed to see what the scale told me.....I had NOT expected it!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[SeattleGirl]

5. I need to step up the exercise

but at least the "eating less" part is working! :bounce:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. Exercising really makes a huge difference, my dear SeattleGirl!

I joined a local gym, and the personal trainer worked up a program for me...

And by God if it doesn't work! I have a lot more stamina and energy since I started this program....

I find I need to get out of the house to do my exercising....

But you need to find what works for yourself!

Also, remember that weight bearing exercises are excellent for bone density!

:loveya: :hug: :hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

15. Hey, SG!

Sorry I missed your "Hello!" in Nighthawks last night...went to bed early...

I agree re: exercise. My Xmas gift to myself was a magnetic exercise bike with upper body workout and an ABS Lounger.

[bigwillq]

2. Good for you, Peggy!

:toast: :bounce: :party:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. I thank you so much, my dear bigwillq!

It has not been easy, but something I have long wanted to do......

And NOW I'm doing it! I love how I look and how I feel, more every day!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[djeseru]

6. Wow!

So, that explains the extra spring in your step here lately. ;)

What a great feeling that must be - congratulations! I love surprises of that nature...

:toast:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. My dear djeseru.......

Oh you think so? There aare other things going on with me that the spring in my step will attest to, my dear!;)

I was totally shocked...TOTALLY! I had not expected it, and so....

I am so happy! It gives me a lot of incentive to keep at it!

:hi:

[Ellen Forradalom]

7. I weigh 25 lbs less

than I did 3 years ago.

Giving up alcohol is good for ten pounds right off the bat.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Hello to you, my dear Ellen Forradalom!

Yes, alcohol can play a significant role when you're trying to lose weight...

I don't drink much, so I haven't given up drinking the occasional glass of wine...

Good for you on 25 pounds! That is very significant as well....

:hi:

[henslee]

8. That is fantastic, pegarino.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. My dear henslee!

I thank you.....I think so too!

:bounce: :bounce:

[AwakeAtLast]

12. Way to go!

That is fabulous!

I have lost about the same amount since May, and have about that much more to lose.
It hasn't been easy, but I love the results. I'm sure you do, too!

:woohoo: :applause: :woohoo: :applause: :woohoo:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Thank you so much, my dear WakeMeUp!

I haven't tried to lose it quickly since I want to eat this way for the rest of my life.....

In other words, it's not a diet as much as it is a lifestyle.....

I find that if I go on a diet, then I can go off it.......

And that just doesn't work for me....I want to be consistent!

I sure do love the results!

And good for you!

:woohoo: :woohoo:

[Whoa_Nelly]

13. Congrats in a BIG way!

For a smaller you!

Now...what's your secret? What things have you done to achieve this change?

Am just getting ready to go to the grocery store in a bit because my fridge and pantry are pretty much empty. Am thinking of purchasing mostly veggie snacks, some juices and other "good for me" things.

What's on your grocery list these days that you'd recommend?
(I don't eat beef)

Again.... CELEBRATE! Right On!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear Whoa_Nelly!

My secret? Hmmm......well, I haven't really changed what I eat.....


BUT I have changed how much......And fewer desserts.....

I do like to eat macadamia nuts for snacks.....

I think the main things for me have been to eat sensibly, and to really work out several times a week....

And the weight has come off, but very slowly.....

But that's the way it went on! So I am doing what I can live with!

Because I want to live many more, and healthy years!

Good luck to you, sweetie!

:woohoo: :woohoo:

[KitchenWitch]

18. That is great news!

:woohoo:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. My dear KitchenWitch!

How lovely to see you!

And I thank you so much.....it was completely shocking, but in a good way!

Now if I can just get this apple belly under control..... :scared:


:loveya: :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

20. I know the feeling!

I have lost 35 since last January and I have floppy belly.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. The skin does take awhile to shrink back down......

But what I meant is.....I just normally have the apple-shaped belly, instead of being pear shaped......

I have had this belly all my life! Even during my thin time, I had it, though it was smaller....

It's just how I'm constructed....... :shrug:

And congrats on your weight loss too!

:hug:

[KitchenWitch]

22. I have a bit of a belly thing going too!

Definitely a hereditary body type thing.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. Sometimes heredity is NOT our friend!

:hug:

[KitchenWitch]

25. Indeed!

But you are a beautiful woman, inside and out...

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. And you are too sweet to me, you know!

You are also very beautiful.....inside and out, my dear friend!

Where would I be without your friendship and support? In a place that is much less good and happy......

:hug:

[WritingIsMyReligion]

23. Yoohoo, Peg!

:woohoo:

Congrats!

:bounce:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. My dear WIMR!

I thank you so much!

:loveya: :hug:

[joeybee12]

28. It's not a miracle...it's dedication!

Congratulations!


:party: :toast:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. My dear joeybee12!

Well, I suppose you're right! But I did want a catchy thread title....

Yes, I am dedicated! I want to live long enough to see my grandson grow up, and to see our beloved country given back to us!

I thank you for your congratulations!

:party: :toast:

[joeybee12]

33. Well done, in any case...

...let's hope we get our country back soon so your grandson can experience growing up in a democratic society!

[Generic Brad]

29. Now I Know Who To Blame!

Yesterday I stepped on my scale and was shocked to find I weighed more than 40 pounds more than I did last week. Now I know the truth! Scales do lie. Mine picked up 40 pounds seemingly overnight. I am not the only one to have noticed this phenomenon either. My wisp of a daughter was appalled to find she went from 58 to 102 in one week according to the same scale.

CaliforniaPeggy - no offense, but your scale may have transferred forty pounds to mine.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

34. My dear Generic Brad........

Sure it transferred 40 pounds to your scale!

Well, you're just going to have to work it so that those pounds will want to leave......

And find someone else to fasten themselves on!


Oh, and BTW: WELCOME TO DU! Enjoy your stay in our crazy, addictive little village!

:hi:

[Generic Brad]

37. Not An Alternate Universe

Well, it sounds like you really did lose 40 pounds. Tip of the hat to you. That's not easy.

And for the DU record -- I really did not gain 40 pounds in a week. My scale is actually broken.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

39. Oh, I know you were kidding me!

No worries! I'm sorry your scale is broken.....I bought a balance beam scale from a medical pharmacy, and those scales do NOT ever wear out...

:hi:

[Shine]

31. Wow!! That's amazing, Peggy.

:yourock: :woohoo: :bounce: :toast:

sounds like you've been doing it very sensibly, too. What a great surprise to step on the scale and see that wonderful validation of all your efforts! Congrats to you and keep up the exercise! Makes a world of difference for mind, body, and spirit, as you know.

:loveya: :hug:

I'll have a glass of wine with dinner and drink a toast to you.... :toast: Great job. :thumbsup:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. My dear Shine......

Indeed it was amazing.....I was shocked, shocked I tell you!

Thanks for all your very kind words, my dear! I will be trotting off to the gym tomorrow.....

I generally try to go every other day....Now I feel more determined than ever!

:hi: :loveya:

[Guava Jelly]

32. congrats to you I lost 30 so far

and wish to loose 30 more..
its hard ass work

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. My dear GoPsUx.......

It is hard work indeed.....but the results are sure worth it!

Hang in there....you WILL make it!

Congrats to both of us for making it this far!

:pals:

[Guava Jelly]

44. thank you california peggy

I'll tell you the heartbreak diet works like a mofo

[GOPisEvil]

38. Losing weight is so great!! Congratulations!

I know exactly how you feel! I was once a LOT heavier myself!

Spelling edit!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

40. My dear GOPisEvil!

Thank you so much! It was wonderful to behold my scale with such good news on it.....

And good for you for losing the weight you did.....and for keeping it off!

It IS a major lifestyle change.....

:loveya: :hug:

[REDKING]

41. Peggy

I am delighted for ya.Rory.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

43. My dear Rory.......

Thank you so much......I appreciate your good wishes!

:hug:

[yellowdoginGA]

42. several years?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

45. My dear yellowdoginGA........

YES, several years.....I lose about 1 or 2 pounds per MONTH!

I like to see it come off slowly....'cause that's the way it went on!

I am not fond of killing myself.....no diets for me!

I just changed the way I live.....and that works......

:hi:

Oh, and BTW: WELCOME TO DU!

[Crazy Guggenheim]

46. Congratulations!!

:woohoo: :popcorn:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

48. My dear Crazy.......

How lovely to see you this evening!

If you should pick me up the next time we meet......maybe I will feel just a bit lighter!

I don't want you to hurt yourself!

:loveya: :hug:

[wildhorses]

47. way to go CalPeg

from the pics I have seen of you...you are looking GREAT
:toast::bounce::bounce::toast:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

50. My dear wildhorses!

I do thank you so much!

The work is paying off!


:loveya: :pals:

[LaraMN]

49. Woo-Hoo! WTG Peggy!

Besides the pleasing aesthetics of weight loss, you've done your health a world of good. That's definitely something to celebrate! You should be very proud!:party:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

51. My dear Lara!

I thank you so much! Oh yes, I do know about the health benefits......

I am more surprised than proud.....but it's all good!

Thanks for helping me celebrate tonight!

:loveya: :hug: