Hi Ladies:

As promised, here's the new thread for September. This thread is for anyone who wants to talk about their weight loss challanges and successes or who wants to be encouraged along your weight loss journey. Come join us. We'd love to have you.

Betty Jo

Betty Jo:
Thanks for starting this. I have just re-joined Jenny Direct. I was on it for about 9 months and lost about 55 lbs. Since I went off, I have lost another 5 lbs or so, but it has been a constant struggle ---- shall I follow Atkins, WW, etc.? I finally realized that the only peace of mind I have had in this journey is when I followed the plan. So, here I am - back in the fold. My food is going to be delivered on Thursday, but I still had some left in the house, so I was able to start this morning. Also, I have to tell you that I turned 60 this past April. It therefore took me somewhat by surprise to realize that I should be posting here in the "over 60" crowd.

Good luck to all-
Marion

Welcom Momlut:

We have a great group of gals who post here and they are always happy to help in any way they can. You are doing such a great job. Keep up the good work.

Betty Jo

Hi Betty Jo and ladies,
Betty Jo, thanks for starting a new thread! It was getting harder and harder to find my way to the last post :o)
Our weekend went well. We got to spend a lot of time with our youngest daughter and her new baby boy. He is 2 months old now and starting to notice people and interact with them. You should have seen him flirting with the ladies at church. I couldn't believe that at 2 months he already "knew" how to flirt. He was cooing and rolling his eyes. It was so cute! Naturally he charmed everyone :o) OK, enough bragging :o)
I hope you gals are all geared up for a great losing month. Good luck to all of us!
Suedoodle

Good Morning Ladies, At least it is a good one this morning and I am hopefully back on track. I had a very rough week last week and was really contemplating giving all of this up till I talked to my counsellor yesterday and she has hopefully got me thinking straight again!! Lots of stress with hubby and kids and I ended up eating just about anything in sight. With it having been Labor Day weekend I had baked and had several pasta salads on hand for the cookout so we had lots of leftovers and I ended up overindulging in all of them. As I am sure you all know, it didn't releave any stress and just caused more. The stress is not totally gone yet but I am going to try like heck to focus more on me and what I need to do for a healthier me. I was sooooo tempted to just throw in the towel with this as also other things!!

Betty Jo - thanks for starting the new thread - it makes it so much easier to find what you are looking for!!!

Jo - congrats on the loss!!

Momlut - Welcome to our group!

Suedoodle - Glad you had a good weekend and got to spend time with your grandson!! I got to see my great-grandson this past weekend - he is 1 month old now and has changed so much already since I saw him a month ago.

Hope everyone has a good day and I will try to stay focused here and keep in touch.
Kathy

Kathy:

Please don't give up on your weight loss. You will be so sorry you did that in just a few months. You've worked so hard to get the weight off and you've really done well keeping it off this summer. Don't let one little incident throw you over the edge. You do need to start thinking of yourself again. Use some of that family nurturing you do so well and take care of yourself so that you are around for many, many more years. It's easy to feel discouraged when the weight loss slows down. You are so close. You've only got about 30 pounds to go. You can do this Kathy. Go back and review all the books you have on JC and start writing down all your food again. Stay within the perameters of the program and don't give into temptation. I read on some of the other posts in the message boards that one of the things that happens when you get past the half way mark is that you get a little to lenient and overly confident. You've got to remember that you are still on a program and that there are limitations. I went to a Bunco game last night and I save 200 calories so I could have some snacks at the game. It worked out great. I just preplanned for the event.

I know you can do this. Come into the boards ever day not matter how painful. Talk with others about your problem. They can give you a lift.

Well, got to go. I've been walking in the rain all this week. It's raining, raining, raining. Have a great day and hope to see you back here again tomorrow.

Betty Jo

Kathy, Do NOT give up!

Bummer. I hate those bad life moments! Your situations are unique. I'm so sorry that they possessed you for a few moments. And I had a few this week too. This is about the time I binge eat (not like a professional binge eater.... just a stressed out binger). But, I'm determined to change something rather than something changing me. You sound like you've re-focused and got this thing a little bit controlled. Somehow through this cyber relationship, I see you as a strong lady with a lot of savey.

I know that feeling about eating 'the pasta' and then I get to thinking about how life has me down. Pretty soon, the pasta is gone and I'm angry with myself. By the time it all finishes, I forgot the problem, (well, not permanently) and now, I have given myself my own problem of over-eating. I don't know about you, but I've done this my whole life. When the kids were babies, and I'd be stressed, I'd eat a few cookies. Comfort food for the soul........ NOT! That's why I need Jenny.

ok -- let me unload my story this week. Of that great weight loss... I found 2 pounds of it too. But thats how my weekly (daily) weigh-ins go. Love those salty pretzels too much. Then, I've had some muscles pulling in my neck, and lower back.... dang Harleys! Tis an ol' hangup from that wreck. So..... I have not been to a chiropractor in 5 years (since we moved here). But, my massage therapist's husband is a chiro. And I've talked to him a few times and told him about the kind of adjustments that I had in Texas. My chiro there had sold the city business and moved to his ranch out in the country. He only saw paying friends and did adjustments out of his kwanza hut. LOL. Had to walk through cow-patties to get there. So, I thought, "I'll go see this guy here". Well, he is new-school trained. I had a 2 hour evaluation and xrays... and had to go back the other day to see what he thought...... I had not seen xrays in 15 years. My neck is really boogered more from the damage. My lower spine limits my movement and grabs my attentions. Arthritis is bad. Yet, I break all tolerance levels. The chiro admitted that he will never return me to 'normal'. He said that he will just HELP me where I am. BUT, he does know that I will regress. This was not good. he thinks I will lose use of my left arm again.... and various other bad news. I'm not agreeable with the bad news and thats probably why I am who I am and where I am...... So, I ask myself, with that much self determination, why is this weight issue grabbing me by the neck (so to speak)? gheez.
Ok -- I'm going to climb off my soapbox. No pity parties. Just the facts.

But we have to win one part of our struggles...... And get rid pounds that have crept in through the years. It has to boost our self esteem.
Jo

Good Morning All,

Betty Jo and Jo - thanks so much for the encouragement. I have been staying focused so far this week and am feeling much better now that I am back on program again. The stress is still here but not quite so bad. I decided I have not come this far just to mess myself up of things I really can't control though I wish I sometimes could!! I am trying to convince myself that my goals should come first and that I need to take care of me and do what I need to do for me. Hopefully I will have a better weigh in this next week!

Hope you all have a happy and healthy week!
Kathy

Hi Ladies, how are you all doing?
I am delighted it is getting to be a little cooler outside which gives me the desire to get out and walk.. I don't do very well when it is hot, but I love the cool weather.
I have been reading your posts tho I haven't had much time to write.. I am down 16 # WHOOHOO.. which makes me happy. People are starting to notice that I am losing weight, so that helps to inspire me, plus I am feeling much better and I have more energy. It's fun to put on clothes and feel loose instead of tight and miserable..
My life has been very stressful the last few weeks also and I found that if I focused on my diet it really helped me.. It was like everything was going on around me and as long as I stayed focused I could handle it... My mother in law passed away plus another friend and then friends of ours lost their son all in one week. Plus work is absolutely crazy, work nights one day, days the next, then nights again, so it was if my diet was the only constant in my life for a few days...I didn't cheat and I vowed to exercise 5 days a week, and I think that really helped me get thru it all.. Plus the diet is expensive and I sure dont' want to waste that $$$ so I stick to it..LOL...
You ladies are a joy and I love your posts... best of luck to each one of you.. keep up the good work... I will talk to you soon..
God Bless... Dar

Hi Kathy:

I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling better, but I have a question for you. If you go off program, what will you gain? Also, if you stay on program, what will you gain? Anytime I have a major decision to make, I sit down with a pencil and paper and determine all the pros and cons. Just quitting the program is an emotional decision because your are stressed out and probably very tired. Make an intellectual decision instead by using this technique. It works for me and has helped me to make good decisions in life.

I can tell you my answer to those questions. If I were to quit, I would immediately be back where I started in about 6 months ago. I decided that if I truly want to be slim, I have to find a way to deal with my bad eating habits. It will take me about 5 years to change my bad habits and It will take you that long too. It's very easy to fall back into bad habits, so get ready for the fight of your life. I am. Don't let those evil eating habits win. Beat them!!! You will be glad you did later.

Betty Jo

Hi Sue:

Your new grand baby sounds so cute. Yes, they learn quick. I love to watch Dr. Phil and he said that babies are very demanding and they learn very quickly how to get what they want. Sounds like he's got it down pat already. Don't worry about bragging. You are entitled. You're a grandma.

Hope your geered up for a great losing month too. I've got 15 pounds to go to get to goal. I'm very excited because the next time I lose weight, I will be venturing into the 170's and I haven't been there in years. I've also bought some new clothing. Last month I was a little disappointed because I was still in extra large pants, tops and dresses. This month I'm swimming in my new clothes, which are larges. Size medium here I come. Maybe by next month.

Well, hope to see you back here more often now that the holidays are over.

Betty Jo

Hi Dar:

Congrats on losing 16#'s. You are doing a great job. You are so focused and that's what it takes.

I'm so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law and you realize when it rains, it pours. Death always scares me because they always seem to happen to me in threes. Not that it's true. It's just something I've observed. So I'm always glad when the third one is over with.

The JC program for me has been my constant too. It makes me feel I'm in control. I'm going to miss the JC program when I'm done. I've got 15 pounds to go to get to goal. I've heard the last few pounds can be very stubborn so I'm sure I'll be around for quite a while and then I have to learn to maintain. But eventually I will have to wean myself off the food and go out on my own. I'm looking forward to it. It's all very exciting.

Keep up the good work and I look forward to hearing from you. Your successes help to keep me motivated.

Betty Jo

Hi Jo:

You can have pretzels for a snack as long as you count them in your calories for the day. Do a meal on your own day and have them. That way you won't binge so much. Being able to have sweets on JC, I'm sure, is why I've succeeded this time. I love sweets and chocolate. Those JC chocolate bars have saved me from bingeing so many times, I can't even count them.

Sounds like your back needs some work. I have back and neck problems too, but I go to a massage theripist for my problems. She keeps me from getting out of wack and the massages are so relaxing. Also, she likes to talk and I love to talk. So that works too. Chiropractors hurt me. Or at least the one I had did, so I haven't been to one in about 10 years and my back is doing great as long as I get my massage. But, if your back is really bad, a massage therapist probably wouldn't do. Another thing I think helps my back is walking. As long as I walk, I have less pain.

Well, have a great week. I'll see you back here later in the week.

Betty Jo

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Hi Ladies,
I'm new to JC I have just completed my 2nd week. Will weigh in today.
I lost 4.7 the first week but I think it is only 1lb this week. I will find out soon.
I am a slow loser so I get discouraged. Hav e been on many diets in the past .
( you name it and I have been on it with only a small amt of success, and usually
gain it back and more.) I have 80 lbs to lose also have high blood pressure. A close friend
joined jenny c. last april and has lost 47lbs so far so she is my inspiration.
This is my first time with Jenny and I hope and pray my last diet!!! I hope we can all
encourage ourselves . Talk to you soon JoAnn

Good Morning Ladies,
I am happy to say that I stayed on track this week and have a loss to report - down 4.8# after my bad gain the previous week. Thanks to all of you for the encouragement!!

JoAnn - Welcome and hope to hear more from you! This program really works when you stick to the plan!!! If you have any questions or problem, be sure to post and I am sure someone here will be able to help!!


Hope you all have a great day!!
Kathy

Hi Ladies, just wanted to drop in and wish all of you a happy Jenny craig day..
I am doing well.. I am hungry today so I just had a salad to fill me up and it did the trick. They are having a baby shower here at work today and the table is laden with potato chips, dip, etc.. you know the plan.. so I was happy to go get a salad.. It did the trick and no calories.. YEAH !!

I have decided that I am going to enjoy this weight loss journey as I believe it is going to be a long one. I feel great and I am full of energy for the first time in years. It is fun going to the closet and getting something out that I haven't worn in forever and I try it on and it either fits, or nearly fits.. that gives me so much hope..
Sometimes I feel guilty for spending so much money for the program but it is working and nothing else did, so I believe it is well worth it..

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day.. Keep up the great posts. I love to read them...

Hi, ladies. It's me, Marion, from New York City. I wrote several days ago when I first came back to the program, but wanted to let you all know that I have been reading everyone's post. It is just a week that I have come back on the program. I am enjoying it, but am still VERY hungry. I have to remind myself to drink lots of water and eat the "free" foods. I am doing Jenny Direct, so I have two weeks worth of food in the freezer and in my closets.

So, here is where I am going a little nuts. I travel a lot on business. I thought I had ordered the right non-perishables to bring with me, but I realize that I didn't do a very good job. I am more than half way to my goal weight, so I know I can easily have meals (or days) on my own, but it scares me. I can't wait to discuss this with my consultant.

Well, I hope all is well with all of you.

Hi Everyone:

Things are going well. We've been really busy here again. We've been shopping for a pellet stove to replace our wood stove. We are doing this because we are really getting to old to go out and cut trees down or at least my husband is to old for that kind of work. It's hard to admit, but we've got to give it up. We've been heating with wood for years even before the high oil prices to save money. Pellet stoves use hardwood pellets and it will make it a little easier on us.

We still have not shown our home to anyone yet. The market is really grim here right now. But, I'm not in any hurry and secretly if I had to stay here in Kansas, I wouldn't be too disappointed. I agreed to move back to Alaska to appease my husband. I really don't care where we live, I just want to stay in one place , if you know what I mean.

Hi Marion:

Welcome back to JC. You will be glad you came back and I wanted to be sure to tell you that the hunger disappears after about 3 weeks. Keep lots of fresh veggies in the refrigerator for those times when you really get hungry and water helps too. But the hunger will eventually go away.

I was afraid of doing meals on my own too, but I was on program for about 6 months before doing meals on my own. So I had my appetite and my food habits pretty much changed and under control by then. It takes a long time to change those bad habits!!! I purchased JC's cookbooks and cooked from them at first. Then I started doing some meals on my own--3 oz. of meat, small potato, salad veggies with JC dressing or 1 cup steamed veggies. It was really pretty easy. Now I feel really comfortable doing meals on my own.

Hi dds:

Glad to hear you are doing well on the program. I remember those days when I worked and there was food in the office every day. It was very hard. Someone either brought donuts in or we had some kind of luncheon going on. Actually, if I had, had the information about JC program back then I'm sure I could have retrained myself to eat properly there too. I would have kept food in my drawer or in my car so that I could go get it and use it based on what was happening in the office that day. And, to thwart the donut monsters, I would have brought my muffin to work with me each day and Jenny snacks. I would have to use restraint, but I have to use that here at my house too. It's all about having low fat and healthy options available at the right time. You are absolutely correct about the journey being long. I feel for me anyway, that it's all about retraining yourself. Not easy, but doable. Keep up the good work.

Hi Jodoo:

Welcome to JC and welcome to our little group. I had 85 pounds to lose when I started. It felt like a daunting task at the time. But actually when I reflect back, it really didn't take that long when it took me years to put it on. JC is absolutely the best program I've ever been on. I love the fact that I can have something sweet each day and still lose weight. I had never experienced that before and I really thought it was nonsense. But it works and I'm very satisfied with the food. It's excellent. I prefer the frozen. I hope you love it as much as I do. Keep up the good work and come into the boards often to let us know how you are doing.

Kathy:

Good job. You're headed for goal!!! Me too!!! We can do this. Are you cooking out of the JC cookbooks yet or are you still just doing the JC foods?

Well, I'm getting a little sleepy now. Guess I better go to bed.

Good Morning Everyone!!!!
It's been a busy week here - friends are visiting from Colorado so it's been lots of bumming and playing cards in the evening. So I've been eating away from home quite a bit. I've been doing pretty good with the food choices so far so I am hoping to at least maintain this week - hopefully!!!!

My friend and I are going to a "Haunted Bed and Breakfast" a week from today and while we are there we will be participating in a Murder Mystery Dinner in which everyone there plays a part. We got our info packet in the mail yesterday and the theme for the Dinner will be 1960's western. We cannot tell anyone what our part is other than our character's name. My character is Lilly White and I am supposed to be the "Happpy Hooker"!! I'm thinking I'm going to have quite a challange finding an outfit to make me come across as a hooker at my age!!! I am really getting excited about the trip. We are going shopping today to try to find some kind of outfits .

Marion, Jodoo, and dds - Glad to see you here and that you are doing so good!! This is the best program for weight loss I have ever tried. I have had some not so good weeks due to things going on and not always doing the best but I have no problem getting back on program with Jenny. I did Atkins a few years back and I did lose some weight with it but then the holidays came along and I got of program and there was no way I could force myself to go back to eating their food again!!!! That's the one think I really like about doing Jenny - I do mess up and get off program, but I have no problem with going back and eating the right foods and following the program again. I reallly like the food and I'm starting to do much better with the choices when I do eat out and at social gatherings.

Hope you all have a great day and look forward to seeing your posts everyone.

Kathy

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Hi, I am new and very hopeful! I have 65 lbs. to lose before my son's wedding in June so I won't look like a total blimp in all the wedding pictures. I need to get healthy and fit again. It will be hard as we travel a good deal but New York, L.A., London surely can be visited with out weight being packed on. Can't they?
Any help anyone can offer will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Marjorie

Hi Betty Jo!

Like some others here, it took me aback just a tad to realize I'm in the "over 60's" group, but that's what I am. And, I thank God that I am because this year I battled ovarian cancer -- and so far, am winning the battle! But...some of the meds they gave me caused my weight to skyrocket and that made me very unhappy and anxious. What to do? Well, gaining at the rate of TEN pounds per month, I knew it was time to do something!

I just joined Jenny yesterday and have high hopes that this will work for me. Still filled with anxiety over the cancer possibly coming back, and feeling upset over my weight gain, it seemed as if my life was in some kind of turmoil, sort of like spinning out of control. Although I am now 20 pounds overweight, it was the constant weight gain that threw me. If I didn't do something now to get it under control, I would hate to see what I'd look like a few months from now. It is good to know I am not alone! Thank you for starting this thread...

Hugs,
Rie

Hi Rie:

Your doing the right thing. Eat as healthy as you can. It's one part of your life you can control. Jenny Craig is the best program I've ever been on and I will always be on it to some degree because I don't want to gain the weight back. Good luck and when you get to feeling anxious, come into the boards and just pour it all out on us. All the ladies here listen really well and have some good advice to share if you are having weight issues. Exercising will help with that anxiety too. Just a half hour a day really helps me. I always feel so full of energy when I get back from my walk. And my dogs love it!!

Betty Jo

Hi Marjorie:

Welcome to the group. You can lose a substantial amount of weight by June if you stick really close to program and exercise. I've lost 70 pounds since December of 2007. I can't wait to see my family this Thanksgiving. It will be so nice to feel like a part of the group instead of a feeling so large. It does make me feel very self-conscious and while they don't say anything when they are here, I'm sure they have a lot to say about it after they leave. Marjorie, concentrate on eating healthy. I feel so much better since I've been eating more fruit and veggies. I don't get as tired as I used to. I have more stamina. Losing weight to go to your son's wedding is a very powerful motivator too. Pick out the dress you want from a catalog and put it on your refrigerator. It will remind you every day to stay on program. Good luck and come into the boards a lot. It will help you to focus.


Betty Jo

Good Morning All!!!
Well had WI this morning and I stayed the same. Ate away from home quite a bit and went out with the girls from Colorado one nite so at least I held my own and didn't gain!!! This weekend will be another challange as we will be gone for 4 days but hopefully that will be the end of the bumming for awhile and I can get back to some serious on program eating. It is just so much easier being at home and having all of the right foods on hand.

Kathy

Hello Everyone, I'm back online after three weeks of bed rest. Had to have some corrective surgery from an op I had in January - UGH!! to major ops in one year - really keeps you down. I was happy though with my results when I check in this week. I lost another 3 lbs just laying in bed - and eatting practically nothing... not exactly a good way to do it. But that makes a total of 15 in 7 weeks.

I started back on the program food and found out I was starving. Went a little overboard the first couple of day but have settled down now - unfortunately I think I gained the 3 pls back. I am so hoping to break the 200 mark this week. Keep your fingers crossed. Not being able to move much; it's been a struggle, but then I think, when I can actually more more and actually do a little walking, maybe the lbs will come off faster.

I read all your messages and each and every one of you are an insperation for me. You help me feel like I can do this without fail - this time...

Believing in yourself is a tough thing when you're alone, all of you are like my family with your encouragement and stories of success, going off track and getting back on- Keep up the good work. I'll tag alone slowly-but get there eventually. My best to all of you - vicki

Hi All- I've been on JC since March and have lost about 11 pounds -- that is about $66/pound, I guess. I had trouble, I think, with the food when I first began (severe stomach cramps and a lower intestinal complaint!!). I was able to sort of work through that and then went on vacation when I didn't eat any JC food, but didn't gain weight either and had no stomach problems. Now I'm back and have started with the JC food and have experienced more stomach cramps and etc., etc. Has anyone else had trouble with the JC food?? I only have about 15 more pounds that I'd love to get off, but don't know if it is worth feeling so lousy. I hate the fact that I've spent soo much $$ so far without attaining my goal. HELP.
Samibella

OMG !!! I never thought of it that way. $$$'s spent divided by pounds loss. OH, NO!! I cannot tell you how much mine cost.... I'm devastated. My hubby wouldn't like that at all! But, I'm going to subtract how much I think normal groceries would have cost during that time... and it comes out more decent.... at least I think so..... I gotta' stop thinking about that one.

Ok, back to your question about stomach 'problems'. Are you talking about constipation??? (sorry) Yes, I've had a bad bout with that!!! Also been on the plan since April 1st. I am taking fiber all of the time! One would think, with all of the fruits and veggies, that would NOT be a problem. But, my friend in Texas is doing Jenny at a local center... and she has problems too. I started thinking we are getting too old to have that as a topic of conversation. Who would think!!? What else? I have been known to bloat. I 've had gas. Oh, have I had gas!!! Hubby says IF I do that ONE more time! I think it's funny. Divorce court: Gas has come between us, sir. ........ You'd think a Jenny career could start with a few problems.. but this is like the plague.

Commiserating with you.
jo

Hi Vicki. You sure have been through a bit of an experience! Are you also telling me you live alone and have been through all of this? Gosh. You are a strong person. jenny would be proud of you. About 18 years ago, I was in a hospital bed for 3 months and lived only on jello. And actually only lost 20 lbs. I hope you are on the road to full recovery now. After you returned to Jenny, I wonder if your body was craving the good food and vitamins and made you feel really hungry? Sometimes I eat a salad and my body feels like it craves the greens! More! More! I figure somethings in the nutrients that my body needs. I just hate it when it craves chocolate. but Jenny takes care of that. Good chocolates!

Jo

I'm 67 and am trying to lose 30 lbs. First week only lost 3 lbs. on a 1,200 a day program. 2 lbs. a week weight loss is hard to handle for me. I walked in place while watching Dancing With the Stars last evening (my husband and I are ballroom dancers) to the tune of 9,000 steps. It took two hours!!!!!!! Eventually I'll join a gym to firm up. Refuse to look and get old. Ladies tell me I'm hot, even at 67. and my current weight Don't know what they see. I'm not satisfied tho with my current weight. My husband is 13 years younger and women follow him to the restroom when we are dancing. I have a lot of competition so I have even more motivation to get more fit and lose the 30 lbs. It is hard tho. I'm eating my Chocolate Caramel Peanut Bar right after each my Breakfast Scramble this morning. Not going to be an easy day I suspect. I am a rejoiner too, several times. I did weightwatchers several times and due to family illness eventually gave up and gained all my weight back. Medication caused another weight gain for 8 years. New medication I lost 40 lbs. without dieting. A side effect of the medication. Gained 10 lbs. of it back. Now the rest is up to me. I refuse to look 67 and act and dress like an old lady. Anyone else with me on that stance. :>)

Hi jo-
Your reply to my post was funny and "right on." I've had my own major gas problems, too, along with the rest of the country! only my problem is turning out to be even more expensive. I went to JC today to check in and actually lost 1.5 pounds, but only because I couldn't eat yesterday because my stomach was so upset. My doctor has recommended that I take extra fiber in the form of tablets, so although it seems counterintuitive, that's what I'm going to try -- I haven't been constipated, but have had the dreaded "d" word problem along with horrid cramps. I feel, or not in the food to cause this discomfort.
Thanks, for listening....
Samibella

Hey Jo, Thanks for your reply. I understand the 20 lbs. The first time in the hospital they took out all my female parts (who needs them anyway after 60) and the appendex and a big mass, then they put me on IV's for 5 days and I GAINED 25 lbs. What a bummer when I got home and got on the scale. How in the ^%$ does one go in and have all that taken out and GAIN WEIGHT. Being alone is a little hard but I have my kids in other states and 4 grandchildren (all babies) Just looking at their pics and thinking about them is a BIG help
They visit when they can and call often. Take care-vicki

take activated charcoal for gas. you can buy it at a pharmacy over the counter or they can order it for you. my husband takes it for the same reason, bloating and gas. his specialist is the one who told him to take it. it helps absorb gas.

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Hi Kathy,
Just got back to the web site and read your note of encouragement. THANK YOU I'm into my
fifth week and have lost 9 lbs. I'm getting use to the food and am enjoying it better than I
thought I would. I keep telling myself " ICAN DO THIS". I'm having trouble getting all the water in. Were
you faithful with the water. Everyone tells me it is very important!! But I'm not a big fluid drinker so I Have to
really force myself to drink. Well keep up the great work. Thanks again
Jodoo

Hi Everyone!!
Well, my weekend at the "Haunted Bed and Breakfast" was totally awesome and the Murder Myster Dinner was really great!!! My character was the "Happy Hooker" and I was also the murderer!!! We really had a great weekend but the food we were served was not at all "diet" friendly. We had 3-course breakfasts and a 4-course dinner. I didn't eat everything, but I did try a little of everything - some things were really good and I ended up eating all of it. For dessert at breakfast we had chocolate covered strawberries and I swear the chocolate covering on them was at least 1/4" thick. Needless to say I gained a couple - 4 to be exact - of pounds while we were gone but am happy to say that I have been back on program and have taken 2# back off since I got home.

Yesterday was our anniversary so Hubby and I went riding around the area and checked out some of the fall colors, and stopped for lunch. We don't have full color yet but it's getting pretty close! Next week hubby and I are going to Mackinaw City - driving over the bridge which neither of us have ever done before. I told him he had to do the driving over the bridge - it's 5 miles long!!! This will be a combination anniversary and birthday outing and I am hoping the weather will co-operate and that we will get to see some great colors!!


Jodoo - Good to hear from you again!! I have never been able to get in near the water we are supposed to drink. I love my coffee and drink lots of that and I have been trying to cut down on the coffee and drink more water but not with too much success! I haven't been doing the greatest with the weight loss over the summer months, but hopefully now that all the vacations, cookouts, etc. are pretty much done I can get back to some serious on-program eating again.

Vicky - Sorry to hear about the surgery and hope that you are recovering. Going thru something like that is sure to mess up your metabolism but I am sure that once you get used to eating correctly again this will adjust and you will be back to losing the weight. It just takes time for our bodies to adjust again.

Hope you all have a great day!! Kathy

Hello Everyone:

I'm checking in today to let you know I'm still on a plateau. For those who are new on the site, I've been on JC since December of 2007 and I've lost 70 pounds. I have 15 pounds to go to get to my goal weight. However, weight loss has been a little slow lately. I've been on a plateau for about 3 weeks now. When I go into weigh each week, the scale teases me and flirts around the 170's but then it finally stops on 180, which I've been weighing in at for three weeks. But I'm sure I'm going to get up one day and I'll be 170 something and you all will be the first to know when that happens. I haven't been in the 170's for about 30 years. That's all !!! So needless to say I'm ANXIOUS!!!

I haven't been into the boards in a while. My husband has had two catarack surgeries during the last month. Whew is that ever expensive. About $12,000 per eye, but we were fortunate. Our insurances picked up the entire bill. Yipee!!

Hi Samibella:

I had trouble with gas when I first started on JC too, but I got over it about a month into the program. I was also very hungry and got over that too. So hang in there. I think it's probably because we are not used to all the veggies and fruits and they definitely produce gas. I eat veggies and fruit all the time now and have no symptoms. So hang in there. The program is definitely worth it. If you follow the program, you will be rewarded with a loss.

Jodoo:

Congrats on the 9 pound loss. Keep up the good work. I have trouble drinking water too. I don't really like it unless it's flavored. So I use Crystal Light. It's only 5 calories a glass and I have absolutely no trouble drinking it. I also drink lots of coffee. The caffein does not bother me and I love the taste. If you really don't like the water, ask your JC consultant. I'm sure there's somethng else you can have that you like instead of the water.

Hi Jo!!!! How are you?

Betty Jo

for gas take activated charcoal pills. they are either over the counter or ask your pharmacist to order them for you. the charcoal absorbs gas. my husband's gastrointerologist told him about it. its good for bloating and gas in the stomach. have a great weekend all.

Good Morning all!!
I've been doing good so far this week and hopefully will have a good WI on Wednesday. I really do feel so much better when I stick to the plan. I seem to have much more energy when I eat the right foods.

Betty Jo - Hope your hubby is doing well after the surgeries!! My hubby also has catarack's and goes in the middle of October to have them checked again. Don't know if he will be having surgery yet or not but luckily for us too, if he does need it his VA insurance will cover it l00%. Wow!! Only 15# more to go!! You are getting so close to goal!! Don't worry about the plateau - the weight will come off eventually. I can't say I've had a plateau yet, just ups and downs because of the weeks when I am off program. But at least with Jenny, when I do have a week where I mess up I am able to get back on program and take it right back off again. I haven't lost a whole lot these last few months but at least I am not putting it back on and keeping it on and giving up.

Have a great day everyone!!!
Kathy

Hello Everyone:

Today, I'm doing more projects. I'm trying to get all the summer projects I promised myself I'd do out of the way this week. I still have to finish my last 2 batches of apple butter today and then tomorrow I'm going to clean the carpets on my sun porch. Then it's on to moving plants and preparing beds for the winter.

Kathy:
Thanks for the vote of confidence. I've been on this plateau for about 3 weeks now. I will probably have to reduce my calories more to get the additional 15 pounds off, but decided to maintain for a while before reducing my calories again because of sagging skin. I've been on 1500 calories for the entire time I've been on JC and I was hoping I wouldn't have to go lower than that to get to my goal of 165. If I have to reduce my calories to 1200 to lose to 165, I wonder if I will be able to maintain at 165 eating 1500 calories. I don't think I could stay on a program that was less than 1500 calories per day. That's my challange at this point. So, here's the plan I came up with. I'm going to stay on 1500 calories for the winter to see if I maintain or lose weight. When spring gets here, I'll reduce my calories to get the other 15 off if I don't lose this winter. That should give me some answers about maintaining my current weight. I hope that makes sense. What's your feeling on this plan?

Well ladies, have a great week. Keep those posts coming. I love to hear how everyone else is doing. Do you all realize it's almost October? I'll start a new thread for October on the 30th of September so that the end of the thread is easier to find. I'll hear you there.

Betty Jo

Hello, I am new to Jenny Craig -- 3rd week -- and I have never typed in a forum before. I will be turning 65 next week end and need to lose at least 30 pounds -- It has been a very stressful week; with forgeting keys at home and being 3 hours away; boat motor not starting while being on a lake; and making decisions. So I am a BMW (Bitching, Moaning and Whining) and want to just sit and eat away (even though I am not hungry). So I am trying something new to me -- writing to You all and reading your (over 60) for that help I hear you all are talking about. I'm not sure if I am replying or just stating my problem(s)

Welcome Mt:

Sounds like you have a very busy life, which actually is a very good thing at our age. We ain't dead yet, honey and the proof is in the pudding. Some days are like that I've discovered and as far as I'm concerned we've earned the right to moan and groan, if we want to. However, what I try to do these days is channel all that frustration into something positive, like getting healthy. I've been on JC since December of 2007 and I absolutely love it. It's been my saving grace because I really didn't know what I was going to do if I didn't get the weight off. To date, I've lost 70 pounds and I'm feeling sooooooo much better. I couldn't even walk down steps like a normal person when I started. Now I run up and down the steps. I really didn't realize it when I was heavier, but it really impedes your ability to move. It just kinda sneaks up on you and then you're in a pickle. I still have 15 pounds to lose, but I'm taking it easy on that part of my weight loss journey. I'm working on firming up first. Got a little saggy if you know what I mean. I lost weight so fast my skin couldn't remember where it used to be. But I'm firming slow but sure. I'm thinking next summer, I'll go for the other 15. I'm in no hurry. I have not gone off the JC program though. I won't be going off program. I'll be on it for life in some way or another. The reason--everytime I go off a weight loss program, I gain all the weight back. I'm not doing that again. So I figured out how many calories (about 1500 calories) it takes to maintain at my current weight and I'm practicing maintanence and if I lose a little before next summer, that's okay. I want to lose the last few pounds very slowly.

Well, that's my story. Tell us a little more about yourself and your weightloss journey. We'd love to hear and if you have challanges, their are a lot of really nice ladies on this thread that are willing to help.

Betty Jo

Good Morning Everyone,

MT - Welcome!! I have been on Jenny since September last year and have lost about 75# since I started this program. I really love it! I have about 35# more I want to lose yet. I have been slacking during the summer months a week here and a week there with vacations, birthday partys, etc. but I have basically maintained and lost a few pounds. After this week (we are taking a short trip for our anniversary) I am ready to get back on program l00% and getting some weight off again. For a while I was feeling comfortable with what I had lost. The compliments went to my head a little. But I realize I am still overweight and am now ready to work towards my goal again. My body has firmed some during the summer months except for the saggy arms but I don't think that will ever be l00% because of the fact that I have been overweight so long. I have been much more active this summer with having the extra weight gone which has helped with firming up the rest of the body.
I wish I would have done something like this many many years ago but I guess at that time I wouldn't have been able to afford it. Best wishes for a healthier life style and look forward to hearing more from you.

Betty Jo - I agree with your plan. I guess that is kind of what I have been doing the last few months. I haven't lost much during the summer months but the body has tightened up pretty well. I experimented lots of weeks with the eating off program and now have a much better idea of what I can and cannot eat off program. The big thing is I now know what I can and can't have - I just have to not give in any more to the foods on the can't have list!!! I can have a piece of birthday cake occassionally and still maintain but when I do something like that I don't have a loss either! After slacking most of the summer I am ready to start losing again and make better choices for the MOMO's. What have you lost in inches so Far? I haven't measured for a while but will do so at the end of the month just to see if it has changed at all.

Have a great day everyone!!!!
Kathy

Hello Ladies:

Well, I finally made it into the 170's. Yipee!!! I've been on a plateau for about 5 weeks now and I've been very anxious for this day. To help me get off my plateau, I reduced my calories to 1,450. That helped me to tip the scales in my favor finally and I really didn't miss the additional calories.

It has been traditional for us to start a new thread each month so that we don't have such a hard time finding the end of our thread. So, I will start our new thread for October. It will be entitled, "It's October. Let's Encourage Each Other" under Support Buddy Groups, Over 60's when you want to post a new comment. The September thread is now closed.

Betty Jo