Parentise Weight Watchers Club....

LOL Tiff! No you did not offend me. It takes a lot to do that. But, seriously, I know how bad aspertame(?) is for my body, and don't plan on ingesting it past June 2nd. In fact, once the diet soda and crystal lite that I have runs out, I don't plan on buying anymore. I just want to lose these last pounds to get down to 140 by June 2nd for my vacation. If I were able to be dedicated enough, I would even try starving myself(not quite that extreme) to get down. After vacation, I plan to step it up, and diet healthily. I thank you and Skyllar for your tips and advice.

I fell off the wagon this week!
I have no excuses. I just haven't felt well so I didn't exercise but that is no excuse for not eating well.
I did my Jillian Michael's workout yesterday. MAN! It's awesome!
I am going to just dust myself off and try again!

Good luck everyone!!!!

Lou Lou,
Which Jillian Michaels workout do you have? If it's the 30 day something or other, what level are you on now?

I have the 30 day shred and I can barely keep up with level 1 and I walk 3 days a week! I can't believe how fast paced it is!!!!!
How long have you been doing it and how often do you do it?

I am going to look into those Jillian videos

Mscherry, I'm glad I didn't offend you. I just wanted you to know that aspartame worries me!

Lou Lou- Don't worry about falling off the wagon, it happens.

Hey there are some cool work out videos on youtube.

They have Tae bo and Windsor Pilates, both of which I have playlisted and have been doing. I think it's fun to switch up the exercise tapes!!!

thanks for the tip Tiff!

I got my Jillian DVD on Amazon for about $10! There are tons of others for $10 or less too!

Thanks for the encouragement too! I need it!

I did the Jillian Michael's 30 day shred level 1 dvd yesterday, using 1 lbs weights. I am so sore today I can barely move!!!

How are you girls that are doing this dvd feeling?

If I am so sore I can barely walk, should I still do the dvd everyday, or every other day do you think??

Just wondering.

I weighed myself, and although I have lost inches and my clothes are fitting looser, I have not lost a single pound!!!! AARRRGHHH!!

Oh honey! I have fallen off the wagon!
Everyday I start out well and by the end of the day I'm in bad shape! I guess that's why I'm not GAINING any weight!

Isn't that video super hard?! I was sore the next day too but I pushed through. I had to stop a few times but after that I was doing better. I'm proud of you! You are doing way better than me!

As far as not losing pounds I've always been told that the real proof that it's working is when you lose inches. I know, I always want to see the pounds go too but keep the faith! You are doing great!!!!!

PL, you could be gaining muscle and that's why you're not losing it first?

I'm like you, my weight doesn't change. But, since my change in diet, I'm losing inches, which in my opinion is a much preferred one to lose. I rode my bike a couple days ago around my neighborhood three times, and it felt soooo good. My sister has a choir project to do where a group of them have to learn a song and come up with a dance routine to lip sync with the song. DF is her/our choreographer for it. They're dancing/lip syncing to Lady Marmalade. Let me tell you, DF is crazy hard. We must have started that routine over like 20 or 30 times Wednesday. I didn't get to do with them as much yesterday. Even Jadah has learned the dance routine. So, while I am not doing conventional workouts, I am still working out, and it's fun. I want to find a hip hop cardio that is really good. I have one, but I don't like it. I need to give Jillian another shot. She's hard, but not unbearable. Good job and good luck on shedding more inches!!!!

Mscherry that is awesome that you got out to ride your bike. It's nice to get different forms of exercise as only doing one video can get rather boring.

I am still doing the 30 day shred. I have no intention of trying the next level up... level one is still kicking my trash. However.... today the level one finished and it seemed like it went super fast. I was so excited... it wasn't as hard to get through today.

Alright, Tiff!! Congrats on mastering Level 1. I plan on riding my bide some more this week since weather has been and will continue to be gorgeous.

Well, I weighed today for the first time in about 2 weeks. I was dreading to the see the number BUT I was pleasantly surprised to see that I am down almost 5 pounds! Yipee! I would like to lose 5 more before Owen's party (2 weeks away).

I must make one confession..... today I did the 30 day shred video and then I had some fresh squash with onions and bell peppers with just a *tiny* bit of cheese...... and then I ate a milky way candy bar.
A big one.

It has rained here every single day for the last two weeks and I'm hoping if it stays sunny that Owen and I will get out for a walk this afternoon!

Hang in there girls! We are doing great!!!!!

Hey girls! How is everyone doing?

I'm doing pretty good! Last week I did the 30 day shred video twice and then I walked/jogged 2 miles on Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday night. I would like to keep it up. I am home EVERY NIGHT after Owen goes to bed so there is no reason for me not to work out then. I'm just going to keep it up.

My weight is not changing much yet but I think I'll start to see some results soon!

Hope everyone else is doing well!!!! : )

congrats ladies!! You're motivating me to get back into the 30 day shred and stick with it when I get back. It's sad, but I have already accepted the fact that I may gain about 6 pounds while on vacation. Hopefully all the heat and humdity in Orlando can keep some of the pounds off. I will have to reread this thread when I get home to gain some motivation.

Well, I'm sick, and haven't worked out since monday. It's now Wednesday. I don't dare Shred right now... I'll just get worse. I HATE feeling lazy!

I've lost 3 pounds this month!! And I know that I've lost a ton of fat and retained muscle! YAY FOR JILLIAN MICHAELS!! I am so happy I could sing. OKAY, I WILL! LA LA LA LA LA!

Congrats Tiff! That's awesome!!!!!

I'm still playing with the same couple of pounds! sigh!

Well done tiff!!!

I myself have lost 3 pounds

Over the last 2-3 weeks I've completely cut out take aways, cutting out fizzy drinks, veggie patty's (just having cheese) and cookies at work (222 cals per cookie) and I've been doing 6 miles on the cross trainer I am coming off my anti-depressants as well, so to be honest that could be the factor, as they can cause weight gain! Nevertheless, I am thrilled I go on holiday in a month, so I'll do what I can!