A quick update on my fitness journey

[LuckyTheDog]

Several of you were kind enough to send along good vibes regarding my new effort to shed pounds and get into better shape.

Here is a quick update: two weeks into my Weight Watchers program, I am down 6.8 pounds. Considering how much I have to lose, that's not much. But it's a start. Already, some of my "fatter" pants fit better. And I can stay on the elliptical machine at the gym longer than I could a couple weeks back.

Keep those good vibes coming!

[VLC]

1. Congrats!!!

That's an accomplishment.

[UrbScotty]

2. Vibes coming!

:thumbsup:

[flvegan]

3. Congrats on your success!! Can I ask

What the number is for "how much I have to lose"?

[LuckyTheDog]

6. Almost 100 lbs (nt)

[Lex]

15. I finally believe it can be done! I've lost 51

pounds so far. It takes time and commitment and exercise (as you well know I'm sure).

Hard work. Blech.

[yellowdogintexas]

4. rock on! 6.8 in 2 weeks on WW is great. I did about the same

by my second week. YOU CAN GET THERE> I have lost 58.8 pounds on WW and am feeling better than i have felt in years (except for the occasional nasty cold of course) My weight loss journey began just about 2 years ago. A slow progress is a healthier progress.


I learned not to worry if I stayed level for 2 or 3 weigh ins because those were usually followed by a 2 or 3 pound loss. Take Measurements I didn't and I wish I had done so. I still have one pair of jeans from before I joined WW and I have considered stuffing them and measuring them then comparing with my real measurements now. They were 18's and now I wear 10's, some of the 10's are getting loose.
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I have cooked a lot from their cookbooks, and the Etools is wonderful

Congratulations on taking this step for your future!!!!!!

[jimnasium]

5. WTG!

You're doing far better than I am...

Keep it up and DON'T QUIT!!!

as for me... I actually need to start.

[MissMillie]

7. while the scale can be a usual measure

don't let it be the only measure. How things fit and how you feel are even more important than what the scale says.

Keep up the good work!

[IndianaJones]

8. how long is your typical workout? nt.

[LuckyTheDog]

14. Hmmmm

I do the elliptical machine about 15 minutes, followed by about 10 minutes on an exercise bike and a cool-down walk on the indoor track for 15 minutes or so.

I think I am at the point where I could do 20 minutes on the elliptical machine, but I was advised not to push it.

[RubyDuby in GA]

9. Hey! I started on Weight Watchers 3 weeks ago!

I've lost 8 pounds (with lots and lots more to go).

I'll definitely be sending good vibes to you.

[LuckyTheDog]

13. Back at ya! (nt)

[lost-in-nj]

10. Thats wonderful!!!!!

And YES 6.8 pounds is awesome.....

next time you are in the store go to the meat department and
see what 6 lbs of ground beef or any other meat looks like.....
You will be surprised at how much it really is.....

just think of a 5 lb bag of potatoes!!!!

keep it up!!!


lost

[Pool Hall Ace]

11. Good goin', LTD!

:yourock:

[1gobluedem]

12. Good for you!

I have found, in my new fitness regime, that it seems I'm slogging along getting nowhere and then bam! everything changes overnight. Keep at it.