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Posted by tina on June 19, 2000, at 13:11:42
Hi all: Just wondering if there is anyone out there that wants to lose weight with me. I thought we could be eachother's support system. I have a few pounds that I gained from being on Celexa and I'm not very good in the self-discipline department. What do you say?
Tina
Posted by Shelley on June 19, 2000, at 16:20:07
In reply to Calling All Those Who Want To Join In, posted by tina on June 19, 2000, at 13:11:42
I have gained a lot of weight from my meds too (Celexa is one of them!) I used to be so athletic, I would love to lose this lard!
Are you thinking we could have an email-group, or using something like Asimba and following along with each other? That would be nice, to have some support and butt-kicking when necessary : )
Anyone else?
Posted by JaneS on June 19, 2000, at 17:26:41
In reply to Calling All Those Who Want To Join In, posted by tina on June 19, 2000, at 13:11:42
> Hi all: Just wondering if there is anyone out there that wants to lose weight with me. I thought we could be eachother's support system. I have a few pounds that I gained from being on Celexa and I'm not very good in the self-discipline department. What do you say?
> Tina
Hello, I'm Jane and I'm new, though I have been 'lurking' for a few weeks. My story is the same as everyone else's...many meds...trial and error (mostly error)...previously no weight problems in life until I had my first child at 35, second one at 38...then divorce at 42....it just kept piling up...after the divorce it miraculously just came off...never had to try. However, went on Remeron 4 months ago and gained 10-12 pounds...after 2 months came off Remeron and went on Celexa...lost about 3-4 pounds...stayed on Celexa 2months and REALLY hit the pits...so went back on Remeron and in two weeks have gained back the 3-4 pounds. I'm 5'5" with a small frame so any weight gain is noticeable, plus I just don't like the way I feel in my clothes...and can't afford new ones....so any help would be appreciated...let me know!
Posted by CarolAnn on June 19, 2000, at 17:27:10
In reply to Calling All Those Who Want To Join In, posted by tina on June 19, 2000, at 13:11:42
Great idea! Celexa makes me crave sweets so bad, that if it's a choice of a non-sweet or nothing, I usually choose nothing(even if I'm starving)!
And, oh my god, do I need some butt kicking in the exercise department!!
CarolAnn
Posted by tina on June 19, 2000, at 22:38:07
In reply to Tina, What a Good Idea!, posted by Shelley on June 19, 2000, at 16:20:07
Shelley: What's asimba? If it organizes all of us together it would be great. I don't know how to go about helping eachother do this so if you have a good idea, let me know.
> I have gained a lot of weight from my meds too (Celexa is one of them!) I used to be so athletic, I would love to lose this lard!
>
> Are you thinking we could have an email-group, or using something like Asimba and following along with each other? That would be nice, to have some support and butt-kicking when necessary : )
>
> Anyone else?
Posted by Cindy W on June 19, 2000, at 23:14:39
In reply to Calling All Those Who Want To Join In, posted by tina on June 19, 2000, at 13:11:42
> Hi all: Just wondering if there is anyone out there that wants to lose weight with me. I thought we could be eachother's support system. I have a few pounds that I gained from being on Celexa and I'm not very good in the self-discipline department. What do you say?
> TinaTina and all, I'm going to try losing weight by cutting down on my sodas (will go from regular caffeine + sugar to diet sodas, then to flavored waters, then to water and herb tea, I hope). So count me in!
Posted by NikkiT on June 20, 2000, at 5:22:53
In reply to Calling All Those Who Want To Join In, posted by tina on June 19, 2000, at 13:11:42
I wanna lose weight.. but I don't do "talking about it" very well.. I ight join in at some point... But mines not just the odd few pounds... this year alone, I ahve put on over 3 stone in weight... ~sighs~ Too depressing to consider really!
Posted by CarolAnn on June 20, 2000, at 8:30:57
In reply to Re: Calling All Those Who Want To Join In, posted by NikkiT on June 20, 2000, at 5:22:53
I just wondered if you might be the same Nikki I knew ten yrs ago in Greenwich, Connecticut. We were both Nannies at the time, and that Nikki and her boyfriend Nick came to visit me in Florida.
I know it's a long shot, but stranger things have happened, so just thought I'd ask! CarolAnn
Posted by tina on June 20, 2000, at 8:54:05
In reply to Re: question for Nikki, posted by CarolAnn on June 20, 2000, at 8:30:57
I know it was my idea but I'm a little stumped as to how we go about it, the organization, the plan. Do we pick one of the famous diets out there and follow it or do we just see if we can eat healthy and exercise and kick eachother's butts when we can't. ANY IDEAS???
And Nikki, it may be 3 stone but I still think you can do this with us. I'm sure there are others who have more than just a few pounds to lose and we will still support eachother through it so what do you say--give it a go. You'll be brilliant!!!You got through the brunch, you can do this.
Posted by CarolAnn on June 20, 2000, at 9:43:52
In reply to SO--HOW DO WE DO THIS LADIES???, posted by tina on June 20, 2000, at 8:54:05
Well, I am basically computer illiterate, I could just barely learn enough to get to this site! But, if anyone knows how to set up a chat room, we would be able to actually have dialogues.
As far as 'how' to lose the weight, I think that it should be each individual's choice. I read a very good book where a doctor interviewed people who had lost large amounts of weight, and kept the weight off for as long or longer than five yrs. The book basically said, do the research on nutrition and excercise, and then instead of going all out, change your unhealthy habits to healthy ones bit by bit. Choose changes in your lifestyle that you know you can keep doing. After all, even small changes will cause weight loss in the long run. But, if you make drastic changes, you are less likely to stick to it. Well, this makes sense to me, but we all have to do what we truly think will work, and keep working. CarolAnn
Posted by Greg on June 20, 2000, at 10:25:44
In reply to Re: SO--HOW DO WE DO THIS LADIES???, posted by CarolAnn on June 20, 2000, at 9:43:52
Ladies,
I might suggest that you all download the free version of AOL's Instant Messenger as a communication tool. You can set up your own chat room specific to your group, and talk that way. If any of you would like help in doing this I'd be glad to assist you, just contact my e-mail and I'll walk you thru. I can tell this is important to all of you and would be glad to help.
Personally, I kinda like my "love handles..:^)
Good luck to all of you,
Hugs,
Greg
Posted by Sara T on June 20, 2000, at 10:35:22
In reply to SO--HOW DO WE DO THIS LADIES???, posted by tina on June 20, 2000, at 8:54:05
> I know it was my idea but I'm a little stumped as to how we go about it, the organization, the plan. Do we pick one of the famous diets out there and follow it or do we just see if we can eat healthy and exercise and kick eachother's butts when we can't. ANY IDEAS???
Tina-
I joined Weight Watcher's this spring and have lost around 14 pounds so far. I think the support idea is great. But the thing that keeps me "honest" is that I have to WRITE DOWN in a log what I eat and keep "score" so to speak.Also, Greg's idea about the instant messenger is great, AOL's is good and I have MSN Instant Messenger which I use to chat with my "support group" of mothers with young children who are Autistic.
I can also send you info on that if you'd like. Fell free to email me.
Sara T.
Posted by JaneS on June 20, 2000, at 12:30:09
In reply to SO--HOW DO WE DO THIS LADIES???, posted by tina on June 20, 2000, at 8:54:05
> I know it was my idea but I'm a little stumped as to how we go about it, the organization, the plan. Do we pick one of the famous diets out there and follow it or do we just see if we can eat healthy and exercise and kick eachother's butts when we can't. ANY IDEAS???
> And Nikki, it may be 3 stone but I still think you can do this with us. I'm sure there are others who have more than just a few pounds to lose and we will still support eachother through it so what do you say--give it a go. You'll be brilliant!!!You got through the brunch, you can do this.Tina:
I'm up for anything but am hopelessly computer illiterate...though I have emailed Greg with a few questions. In my view, it may be easier for all of us to pursue our own methods for weightloss and then just use our chat room (or whatever) for progress reports, suggestions, encouragements and/or butt-kicks.... I will help in any way I can to the best of my limited abilities!
Posted by Kerry on June 20, 2000, at 19:47:28
In reply to SO--HOW DO WE DO THIS LADIES???, posted by tina on June 20, 2000, at 8:54:05
Egroups. If you go to www.egroups.com, we can start our own bulletin board group. It's very simple-- and you can choose to have the messages sent to your mailbox or view them on the bulletin board. We could call ourselves DR BOB'S LOSERS (get it..) Whatever, we think of a name. I'll get it set up if you'd like--I belong to another group there--and send you the link. What do you say? By the way, I'm also doing a variation on weight watchers and ediets (www.ediets.com) Ediets is a very no-brainer diet--you put in your preferences and they spew out a a meal plan and shopping list for you. Pretty extensive support boards, too. Let me know if you'd like to investigate any of these ideas.
Posted by tina on June 20, 2000, at 19:56:21
In reply to I have an idea. , posted by Kerry on June 20, 2000, at 19:47:28
Sound perfect Kerry. Go for it, I'll sign up!!
> Egroups. If you go to www.egroups.com, we can start our own bulletin board group. It's very simple-- and you can choose to have the messages sent to your mailbox or view them on the bulletin board. We could call ourselves DR BOB'S LOSERS (get it..) Whatever, we think of a name. I'll get it set up if you'd like--I belong to another group there--and send you the link. What do you say? By the way, I'm also doing a variation on weight watchers and ediets (www.ediets.com) Ediets is a very no-brainer diet--you put in your preferences and they spew out a a meal plan and shopping list for you. Pretty extensive support boards, too. Let me know if you'd like to investigate any of these ideas.
Posted by Kerry on June 20, 2000, at 20:37:49
In reply to Re: I have an idea. » Kerry, posted by tina on June 20, 2000, at 19:56:21
What do you think of these potential names for our group:
"Overweight and Depressed"
"Les Miserables"
"Fat and Not Happy"Too edgy? Guess we could come up with something with a more positive spin, too. Can't think of anything right now!
Posted by Greg on June 20, 2000, at 20:43:47
In reply to Re: I have an idea. , posted by Kerry on June 20, 2000, at 20:37:49
How about "Ladies of the Light"?
> What do you think of these potential names for our group:
>
> "Overweight and Depressed"
> "Les Miserables"
> "Fat and Not Happy"
>
> Too edgy? Guess we could come up with something with a more positive spin, too. Can't think of anything right now!
Posted by tina on June 20, 2000, at 20:49:26
In reply to Re: I have an idea. » Kerry, posted by Greg on June 20, 2000, at 20:43:47
> How about "Ladies of the Light"?
>
> > Maybe Ladies of the Lite"
or Tread Lightly We're Fragile
or Pudgy Prozacs?
Posted by JaneS on June 20, 2000, at 21:37:35
In reply to Re: I have an idea. , posted by tina on June 20, 2000, at 20:49:26
> > How about "Ladies of the Light"?
> >
> > > Maybe Ladies of the Lite"
> or Tread Lightly We're Fragile
> or Pudgy Prozacs?
Well, since I am not creative...I will pass judgement on the names already submitted.
Personally, I like Les Miserables or Dr. Bob's Loser's...or Ladies of the Lite! Whatever the name, count me in and please keep me informed!Thanks to all of your efforts...
Jane
Posted by v on June 21, 2000, at 6:39:41
In reply to Re: I have an idea. , posted by JaneS on June 20, 2000, at 21:37:35
well i'm in too, although i've been feeling totally defeated by the weight lately... sigh
pleased keep me informed
v
Posted by Libby on June 21, 2000, at 17:08:09
In reply to Re: I have an idea. » Kerry, posted by Greg on June 20, 2000, at 20:43:47
Feeble Weebles? That's what I feel like.
> How about "Ladies of the Light"?
> >
> > "Overweight and Depressed"
> > "Les Miserables"
> > "Fat and Not Happy"
Posted by Cindy W on June 21, 2000, at 21:08:58
In reply to Re: I have an idea. , posted by Libby on June 21, 2000, at 17:08:09
> Feeble Weebles? That's what I feel like.
>
> > How about "Ladies of the Light"?
> > >
> > > "Overweight and Depressed"
> > > "Les Miserables"
> > > "Fat and Not Happy"Whatever you name it, count me in! This is my second day of not drinking 5-8 glasses per day of Pepsi or Mountain Dew; instead of that, the first day, I drank half diet sodas and half flavored waters. Today, I had one sugarless Dr. Pepper and all water, the rest of the day! So I should be starting to "save" about 800-1000 calories per day.
Posted by Cynthia M. on June 21, 2000, at 22:05:42
In reply to Re: I have an idea. , posted by Cindy W on June 21, 2000, at 21:08:58
I really need this! I have set out to lose 100 pounds. I will be forty in a little over 3 years and I want to weigh 100 pounds less by then. I am really trying to watch things now and just made a deal with my 17 year-old son , who is diabetic, that we will eat no more fast food after today!!! I'v e always said that if I am what I eat I must be fast,cheap and easy! :) I have had 9 children in the last 17 years and it has really done a number on me physically(we won't go there mentally) I am also Bipolar and am taking Carbatrol,Remeron,Gabitril,Seroquel and Klonopin. I gained 45 lbs last year on Zyprexa and Neurontin. The curse of the search for sanity! I hope we can make this work .. I live in a very small town and I could really use the support. I also like the idea of us all "doing our own thing" but maybe we could tell each other what it is we are doing and then we could have a bunch of ideas to choose from? Thanks for the idea!- Cynthia
Posted by Kerry on June 21, 2000, at 23:44:01
In reply to Re: I have an idea. , posted by Cindy W on June 21, 2000, at 21:08:58
In honor of GREG, who is taking a hiatus, I've named our sub-group ladies of the lite (thanks, Greg!) I've already invited some of you (those whose email addresses appear here) but you're all welcome. Just go to: www.egroups.com/group/ladiesofthelite and join. You can decide if you'd like to receive the emails in your mailbox or simply check the boards. Let me know if you'd like me to modify the description. I can also make it a "restricted" group (keep the weirdos out...there are some pretty funky groups at egroups).
Posted by v on June 22, 2000, at 5:53:59
In reply to Welcome to Ladies of the Lite, posted by Kerry on June 21, 2000, at 23:44:01
congratulations! it's an real achievement to take an idea and make it real... you deserve alot of credit.
i joined!! i don't know much about egroups, but if you think there may be the threat of "invaders", by all means make it restricted. i, for one, would like to feel safe there
thanks again,
v
> In honor of GREG, who is taking a hiatus, I've named our sub-group ladies of the lite (thanks, Greg!) I've already invited some of you (those whose email addresses appear here) but you're all welcome. Just go to: www.egroups.com/group/ladiesofthelite and join. You can decide if you'd like to receive the emails in your mailbox or simply check the boards. Let me know if you'd like me to modify the description. I can also make it a "restricted" group (keep the weirdos out...there are some pretty funky groups at egroups).
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