Hey girls... welcome to all the newbies too!!!

Today is the last day of Week 4 for me. Tonight i weigh in and tomorrow starts my non-planned menus! Things are going pretty well for me, although i really hate weighing in on Mondays because i always splurge a little on the weekend and Monday weigh-ins aren't always so pretty! Like today i'm 2 pounds above what i was on Saturday morning... went to a Halloween party on Saturday night... had 3 glasses of wine and picked at some cheese (not alot... maybe 4 slices). But that totally put my weight out of whack! I will still have a loss when i weigh in tonight, but not as much as it should be!

I'd love to switch my weigh-in day, but i know i'm always free on Monday nights which is why i started on Mondays. I'll talk to my JCC tonight about switching it up, because it's a little frustrating when i work so hard all week and my losses are so small!

Best of luck to everyone weighing in today!

Jess, I'd definately look into switching my weigh in days, I've actually thought about it but so far it seems to be working out for me. I think I consciously think about Monday being my weigh-in day when I want to splurge over the weekend. Good luck at your weigh in tonight.

Hello Everyone!

I just started JC on October 9th. After 3 weeks into the program I just learned how to get into this website! I would love to be a part of this group! You all are so motivating! I am 27 years old, I will be 28 in two weeks and my start weight was 183. For someone that is only 5'4 that is really big. I have struggled with weight my entire life. I have gone on so many different diets and some worked but then I would gain all my weight back plus some! I struggle with clinical depression so it doesn't help with my weight! Throughout this entire year I tried so very hard to lose weight on my own, but nothing was working. People would come up to me and make comments about how much weight I was gaining. It still surprises me how direct people can be even when you don't ask. Finally I went to the doctor and he told me I needed to lose weight! That was my final straw! I was tired of hearing it from so many people, It not like I don't already know, but maybe it was what I needed. After 3 weeks in the program I have lost 9 pounds! I have found a new energy in me that I had though I lost. I have noticed that I feel so much better. I am so motivated and driven to reach my goal. My weight goal is to reach 130 pounds, but my life time goal is to be healthy, happy and to learn how love myself again. I don't ever want to struggle with weight. I want to learn how to be healthy! I wish the best for everyone! I am glad to be a part of this with all of you! Oh by the way, I am from Phoenix, Arizona!!!

Hello Everyone!

I just started JC on October 9th. After 3 weeks into the program I just learned how to get into this website! I would love to be a part of this group! You all are so motivating! I am 27 years old, I will be 28 in two weeks and my start weight was 183. For someone that is only 5'4 that is really big. I have struggled with weight my entire life. I have gone on so many different diets and some worked but then I would gain all my weight back plus some! I struggle with clinical depression so it doesn't help with my weight! Throughout this entire year I tried so very hard to lose weight on my own, but nothing was working. People would come up to me and make comments about how much weight I was gaining. It still surprises me how direct people can be even when you don't ask. Finally I went to the doctor and he told me I needed to lose weight! That was my final straw! I was tired of hearing it from so many people, It not like I don't already know, but maybe it was what I needed. After 3 weeks in the program I have lost 9 pounds! I have found a new energy in me that I had though I lost. I have noticed that I feel so much better. I am so motivated and driven to reach my goal. My weight goal is to reach 130 pounds, but my life time goal is to be healthy, happy and to learn how love myself again. I don't ever want to struggle with weight. I want to learn how to be healthy! I wish the best for everyone! I am glad to be a part of this with all of you! Oh by the way, I am from Phoenix, Arizona!!!

Marie,
I agree with Zexxi about the fruits!

A fun yummy way to get your fruit is to blend fruit with 1/2 cup yogurt and ice and make a wonderful smootie! For easy veggies on the go I do V8 (low sodium). Enjoy and good luck! --Linda

So this morning I was excited about breakfast because I love the french toast. I got up did all the usual stuff getting kids ready, feeding them breakfast, getting ready and so on. Still not sure what I was thinking but it's my second week so I'm still needing to read the time on things for the microwave. For some reason I saw the 350(I think it was the oven temp) and I thought I'm not cooking it that long I'll do 3min and 30sec. YES..You can only imagine the smell when I walked back in and then saw my burnt french toast and flat plastic with my wee little berries sitting on top...Hmmm, so I did what most would do when hungry cut off the black hard parts of the bread and started eating!

Halloweenies,
HELP!!! I went to my first WI last Thursday and am NOT happy.

First let me say that I did not meet with the same consultant as when I signed up the week before.

When I stepped on the scale, it reflected a 1lb gain. I explained that the previous consultant took off a few pounds for clothes and she looked at me like I was crazy!!! I wanted to cry. In the end, we decided to start with the new weight. The remainder of my 10 minute meeting was her instructing me to write down everything I put into my mouth. I got my food and left feeling really down on myself.

When I got home and unpacked, I realized she shorted me (4) sandwiches and (2) cheesecake. I called, spoke with her, and explained the situation. She asked me several times if I was "sure" that I did not get the items. I was totally blown away by her attitude. I mean really .. are you kidding me??? I did not just miss that much food.

By the time I got off the phone with her I was just plain old depressed. So, I logged on and read more of the Halloweenie posts and decided I was not going to let one person discourage me from my goal. You are all GREAT motivators!!!

Here is where I need Help ~

I have followed the menu exactly as instructed and according to my scale, I have not lost a pound. I am constipated, extremely bloated, and ready to just throw in the towel.

I would appreciate any advise my fellow Halloweenies have to offer.

Thank you for reading,
Jenks

I feel like we are in the same boat. There are 3 JCC's at the center I go to. 2 I like very much the other is not the sharpest tack in the box. I find out she is my consultant. I have seen her twice now. She has screwed up my order twice now and given me the wrong menu once. That is 2 stikes. One more and the manager and I will be having a talk. With the other 2 I feel they are involved with this girl I fell she is just going through the motions. I refuse to let her bring me down. I really want to suceed.
Are you adding additional free stuff. veggies and fruit? Drinking water? Maybe your body is just trying to adapt to the change in food. If you are not comfortable with your current JCC maybe you need to request another. Not all personallities click.

Halloweenies!!!!!!

I just weighed in for the end of my Week 10..... and I LOST 4 POUNDS THIS WEEK!!!! I haven't seen a loss like this since my first week on JC!!!! I am so so so excited. I know exactly why I lost this much... it's because I upped the exercise like never before. I was able to get 10,000 steps for most of the days except 2 of them, and managed to work out all 7 days, even if it was just a little bit. I also upped my H20 intake a lot. I've NEVER felt this good in my life.

I've lost 25 pounds!!!! YAY!

As to Jenks, I would definitely request another consultant. As for me, I was a bit iffy with my consultant at first and wasn't sure if we were going to click. She also messed up my food order (I'm on Jenny direct and ended up skipping my whole Week 3 food and had to do MOMO's). But as the weeks have gone on, I've gotten to know her better & she's gotten to know me and now I love her a lot. That's just me though... sounds like you had a really uncomfortable experience and you should be looking forward to the program, not going home & feeling depressed from your JCC... they are supposed to be motivators! someone you should feel comfortable with.

And yeah, as for feeling bloaty & stuff... it will pass. I was feeling that way my first two weeks, but I was just getting used to my decrease of calorie intake & my adding fruits & veggies... I have never eaten this much veggies in my life lol. It will get better. I'm glad that you came here to find support, because I will tell you that THE PROGRAM WORKS if you work it. I've lost 25 lbs in 10 weeks! And I've seriously never felt better. You can do it too.

Take care, and everyone have a great day! Can't wait to hear how y'all did this week.

~Alyssa

Halloweenies,
HELP!!! I went to my first WI last Thursday and am NOT happy.

First let me say that I did not meet with the same consultant as when I signed up the week before.

When I stepped on the scale, it reflected a 1lb gain. I explained that the previous consultant took off a few pounds for clothes and she looked at me like I was crazy!!! I wanted to cry. In the end, we decided to start with the new weight. The remainder of my 10 minute meeting was her instructing me to write down everything I put into my mouth. I got my food and left feeling really down on myself.

When I got home and unpacked, I realized she shorted me (4) sandwiches and (2) cheesecake. I called, spoke with her, and explained the situation. She asked me several times if I was "sure" that I did not get the items. I was totally blown away by her attitude. I mean really .. are you kidding me??? I did not just miss that much food.

By the time I got off the phone with her I was just plain old depressed. So, I logged on and read more of the Halloweenie posts and decided I was not going to let one person discourage me from my goal. You are all GREAT motivators!!!

Here is where I need Help ~

I have followed the menu exactly as instructed and according to my scale, I have not lost a pound. I am constipated, extremely bloated, and ready to just throw in the towel.

I would appreciate any advise my fellow Halloweenies have to offer.

Thank you for reading,
Jenks

Jenks,

Make sure you are eating the min of 1200 calories....if not, your body goes into starvation mode and holds everything including your poop That is what happened to me on my 3 weeks...because I do breakfast on my own they told me to only have a cup of cereal that is around 100 calories with milk...with that and my snacks I was only totally about 1000 calories...when I told my consultant that she said they recommend that low because most people don't measure out their portions...boy was I frustrated!!!! But the next week I gave myself another snack like a cheese stick and this week I lost 2lbs!!!! When I told her she was like good...I'm glad WE fixed that...I so wanted to say WE didn't fix that I fixed that lol. Another cause for constipation is you are not getting your water in you. Once you start (dare I say) pooping you will be losing!!!!! Other then that my consultant has been ok...it does seem like they are just going through the motions but I am losing and telling someone else my weight is probably what helps. So she keeps me in check if nothing else...I turn to these boards for the emotional support!!!!
GOod luck!!!
Kari

Hello, Halloweenies!

Mickijo and Sonya - I am right there with you gals on the starting weight to goal weight. It's nice to see others with the same challenge!!

I'm solidly into week 2 and was very pleased with a 6 lb loss at first weight in. My partner and I are doing this together which is a great asset!! We managed to stay on plan despite two challenges this weekend -- a trip to Frankenmuth (known for huge, family style chicken dinner meals...hey, they actually have OTHER things on their menu. Who knew?!! LOL!) and a Halloween party (we did not put one peanut, M&M, piece of snack mix, candy bar or popcorn kernel in our mouths - we were so totally impressed with that success!). We did take our snack bar with us to the party so it *felt* like we were eating Halloween Candy! We are determined to make this work!

Happy Monday to you all and best wishes for a great POP week!

Chris

wow how did i miss this thread, I started jc oct of 08. I have now lost over 70lbs and I feel great.

Way to go Lindi Lu!!!! And Welcome!! I have 103 left to go, so it is motivating to see that the loss will come! I was a little discouraged last night. I had my third WI and lost .4....I resisted putting "only" .4 But if I average it out it is still over 2 pounds a week, so that is good:) I shouldn't have been, knowing how the weight loss thing goes, but the initial reaction is WHAT?? REALLY???

Again, congrats! and welcome to the group!!!

Ok! I was reading through the July starters and I was jealous. So! I started a thread for ALL October starters as well! (/crossesfingers) I hope there are alot of us!

Go go Halloweenies! (hope you don't mind if I call us that)

So, my name is Zexxii. Not my real name but I use it on a video game I play. Ok, a video game I've been addicted to for 5 years and is how I got in this mess in the first place.

I used to teach group fitness classes. Step, Cycling, and Yoga. However, I am a fast food junkie, and without working out (i stopped teaching and started playing 24X7) you tend to gain weight, especially if you have a tendency to gain weight anyway (like me!). I was down to eating one meal a day, (terrible for the metabolism) and I chose to eat (of course) ANY fast food I wanted, duh, I was only eating once a day. Oh, and I would eat ice cream at night for "dinner" not every night mind you, but there are weeks where I would go through about 2 (quarts?) a week. I LOVE cookie dough ice cream.

So! Here I am, and I hope to meet alot of great people struggling with inactivity and bad eating habits just like me! Together, we can do this! I have a long way to go to get back to "me".

Who are YOU?


WE are the October starters: The Halloweenies!

Handle Name City State SW CW GW Start Date WI Day

CAWags Carol Lancaster PA 226.6 224.4 145 10/12/2009 Monday

cougrl Kari Hysham MT 180 174 150 10/7/2009 Monday

jechlou Jenn Potomac MD 166 163 149 10/5/2009 Monday

jess_nj Jess Bergen County NJ 179 176.6 150 10/5/2009 Monday

kjzimpel Kelley NY 251 249 175 10/9/2009 Monday

Marie31 Marie Lewisville TX 168 168 130 10/20/2009 Monday

smw0621 Suzanne Rensselaer NY 208.6 202.4 150 10/12/2009 Tuesday

mikijo68 Kim Pittsburgh PA 285.5 283.1 175 10/14/2009 Wednesday

Sonya-from-Ohio Sonya Toledo OH 296 286.8 145 10/8/2009 Wednesday

Snowdayanyday Alyssa Los Angeles CA 230.5 211 150 8/26/2009 Wednesday

Jenks Jenks Newark DE 214 214 165 10/23/2009 Thursday

yellowrose yellowrose Fort Worth TX 197 192 140 10/17/2009 Thursday

Alihanna Hanna Pima County AZ 212.6 202.6 124 10/9/2009 Friday

CatR Cathy Ackley IA 170 170 130 10/30/2009 Friday

Christine L Christine Melbourne FL 154.2 152.2 123 10/6/2009 Friday

gopopogo gopopogo Northern CA 221.2 212.8 135 10/9/2009 Friday

Zexxii Zex Harrisburg PA 218.5 206 149.2 10/2/2009 Friday

tiffmorr Tiff Killeen TX 182 174 130 10/3/2009 Friday

jannell Jannell McAllen TX 263 263 165 10/25/2009 Friday

danacara Dana NYC NY 180 150.6 140 10/2/2009 Saturday

jodester95 Jodie San Antonio TX 249.5 242.2 140 10/19/2009 Saturday

kidsx4 Denise Mount Holly NC 189 182 130

jmac Jill Savannah, GA 197 195 150 10/12/2009 Monday

Hello everyone!!

I guess I have been behind on this whole october starters thing! I joined Jenny craig on Oct. 12 of this year. My husband was recently deployed to Iraq, and while he is gone is the perfect time to focus on doing this for myself so I can become a healthier person. My starting weight was 197 lbs, I lost 4 lbs my first week on jc...then gained 3 lbs back my second week. The week I gained the weight was when my husband left, it was just a bad week. But it felt AWFUL getting on that scale and seeing the result. I have no excuses! I no what I did. That experience opend my eyes...the scale does not lie! From here on out I plan to have some sort of weight loss everytime I step on that scale. I am currently weighing 196 lbs...my goal weight is 150lb. I am excited to start this journey but need to keep things in focus. It is really nice to know there is such a great support system to come to online.

Please bare with me as I get used to posting! how do you get one of those tracker thingys??

Good luck to everyone!!

Jill

Hello everyone!!

I guess I have been behind on this whole october starters thing! I joined Jenny craig on Oct. 12 of this year. My husband was recently deployed to Iraq, and while he is gone is the perfect time to focus on doing this for myself so I can become a healthier person. My starting weight was 197 lbs, I lost 4 lbs my first week on jc...then gained 3 lbs back my second week. The week I gained the weight was when my husband left, it was just a bad week. But it felt AWFUL getting on that scale and seeing the result. I have no excuses! I no what I did. That experience opend my eyes...the scale does not lie! From here on out I plan to have some sort of weight loss everytime I step on that scale. I am currently weighing 196 lbs...my goal weight is 150lb. I am excited to start this journey but need to keep things in focus. It is really nice to know there is such a great support system to come to online.

Please bare with me as I get used to posting! how do you get one of those tracker thingys??

Good luck to everyone!!

Jill

Halloweenies,
HELP!!! I went to my first WI last Thursday and am NOT happy.

First let me say that I did not meet with the same consultant as when I signed up the week before.

When I stepped on the scale, it reflected a 1lb gain. I explained that the previous consultant took off a few pounds for clothes and she looked at me like I was crazy!!! I wanted to cry. In the end, we decided to start with the new weight. The remainder of my 10 minute meeting was her instructing me to write down everything I put into my mouth. I got my food and left feeling really down on myself.

When I got home and unpacked, I realized she shorted me (4) sandwiches and (2) cheesecake. I called, spoke with her, and explained the situation. She asked me several times if I was "sure" that I did not get the items. I was totally blown away by her attitude. I mean really .. are you kidding me??? I did not just miss that much food.

By the time I got off the phone with her I was just plain old depressed. So, I logged on and read more of the Halloweenie posts and decided I was not going to let one person discourage me from my goal. You are all GREAT motivators!!!

Here is where I need Help ~

I have followed the menu exactly as instructed and according to my scale, I have not lost a pound. I am constipated, extremely bloated, and ready to just throw in the towel.

I would appreciate any advise my fellow Halloweenies have to offer.

Thank you for reading,
Jenks

Hello everyone!!

I guess I have been behind on this whole october starters thing! I joined Jenny craig on Oct. 12 of this year. My husband was recently deployed to Iraq, and while he is gone is the perfect time to focus on doing this for myself so I can become a healthier person. My starting weight was 197 lbs, I lost 4 lbs my first week on jc...then gained 3 lbs back my second week. The week I gained the weight was when my husband left, it was just a bad week. But it felt AWFUL getting on that scale and seeing the result. I have no excuses! I no what I did. That experience opend my eyes...the scale does not lie! From here on out I plan to have some sort of weight loss everytime I step on that scale. I am currently weighing 196 lbs...my goal weight is 150lb. I am excited to start this journey but need to keep things in focus. It is really nice to know there is such a great support system to come to online.

Please bare with me as I get used to posting! how do you get one of those tracker thingys??

Good luck to everyone!!

Jill

Hi Jill, welcome!

To get a ticker, you can click on anyone who has a ticker on their signature... it should say "Create your own/a new ticker" and click on that.. then when you are finished, it should give you a URL. Copy & paste the first URL it gives you into your signature. To edit your signature, go to "My Controls" and it should say "Edit Signature" on the left side as one of the options.

Good luck, and glad to have you with us!

~Alyssa