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chiefsfankatie    0

chiefsfankatie
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You guys are SO sweet!! Thank you so much for being so kind. OK, now I have to tell you something and you are going to LOL!! I am so afraid of getting back over 300 that I havent changed my challenge numbers and I havent gotten onto the scale since I was at the Dr. last Tuesday. Am I nuts??? Seriously, the mental part of it is much worse than the PBing and constipation!! I know that it means I am obsessing over the scales and I actually had to get the surgery for my high blood pressure. Now, I am so worried about losing or not losing that I am literally going nuts!

OK, so now I need advice AGAIN! I know some of you, and you know who you are, feel like you have given me advice every week since my surgery in April. I can't tell you how much I appreciate this thread. It literally is the best and most friendly. Honestly, I tried to be in the group that is the Month group, but they were not very friendly. I love this group!!

KT

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chiefsfankatie    0

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Christine,

I haven't been exercising. You are an inspiration for that. In fact, I would love to see your new before and after pics, are they posted somewhere?? I feel tired after working the evening shift at the Police station and can't get myself up and moving lately. I feel so much better when I do. I have to get back on track.

Thank you, for being so great.

KT

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losingjusme    12

losingjusme
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hey Katie,

they are on my blog (more pics there than here) or in the before/after thread. just took some Friday (and last night in a size 16/18 dress)!!!!

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insubordination    0

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Katie, I have not stepped on the scales since I hit Twoterville either. Too funny! I might this weekend.

I love my monthly group (June). They are awesome. This thread is one of my faves too as we're just here to encourage each other to lose weight. It's changed my thinking a bit and I love seeing others' successes.

Congrats Kimmie. It's an outstanding start and your doctor will be impressed. The best thing is, you won't gain it back.

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chiefsfankatie    0

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Thank you Insub, it makes me feel better to hear that from someone else. I am happy for you that your monthly group is supportive and encouraging. I am thinking even if I get to ONederland someday, I will still stay on this thread.

Again, thank you.

The kindness here sometimes astounds me. As a police dispatcher, I don't see so much kindness.

KT

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Elisabethsew    50

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I haven't been around for awhile. I began experiencing periods of lightheadedness, etc. As it turns out, my heart rate was very low. The cause was determined to be hypothroidism! Go figure, I have had my thyroid checked MANY times and it's always been normal. I started on synthroid at the lowest dose (25 mcg) but it didn't budge my too high TSH level so a week ago I was increased to 50 mcg.

Welcome to all the new people and congratulations to all the great losers. I'm going to join the Sept. challenge late and hope to be back on a losing tract. They won't test my thyroid again for another 3-4 weeks but my heart rate is better and I am feeling more like myself. While I didn't lose a lot of weight through this ordeal, I did manage to maintain.

September Challenge

Name...................... Starting......Loss.....Current......Goal......To Go

losingjusme.(Christine).. 273..........-4...........269.........252........17

faithmd...................... 302.........-1.7.........300.3.......290.......10.3

ridinmyhddream (Carol)...262..........+4..........266. .......250........16

insubordination..............300........-2.2.........297.8.......292........5.8

Kimmie.........................314........-12. ........302..........290........12

Tinkerbell77..................317...........0..........317..........299........18

Rainer (Lorraine)............298.........-8...........290..........275.......15

Chiefsfankatie...............305...........0...........305..........290.......15

jbtullis ........................300..........-2..........298..........285........13

Elisabethsew.................278..........0...........278..........269........9

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blahblahblah    4

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Elizabeth,

Glad you were able to find a cause...My sister is on synthroid as well after finding a large bump in her neck...

Happy to have you back..best of luck!

Rain

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RidinMyHDDream    1

RidinMyHDDream
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Okay, back down some. Had to postpone my fill to the 24th due to work priorities. I almost burst in to tears when I couldn't go. I then decided it's just another week and a half and I can use that time to rededicate myself before the fill. Hope everyone's doing okay.

September Challenge

Name...................... Starting......Loss.....Current......Goal......To Go

losingjusme.(Christine).. 273..........-4...........269.........252........17

faithmd...................... 302.........-1.7.........300.3.......290.......10.3

ridinmyhddream (Carol)...262..........+1..........263. .......250........13

insubordination..............300........-2.2.........297.8.......292........5.8

Kimmie.........................314........-12. ........302..........290........12

Tinkerbell77..................317...........0..... .....317..........299........18

Rainer (Lorraine)............298.........-8...........290..........275.......15

Chiefsfankatie...............305...........0...... .....305..........290.......15

jbtullis ........................300..........-2..........298..........285........13

Elisabethsew.................278..........0....... ....278..........269........9

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losingjusme    12

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TOM has rudely decided to interrupt my weight loss. i am UP UP UP ..

ok - TOM and carbs but it's related due to cravings .. :cry

this always happens and i shouldnt let it get to me but i do... i just want to get this weight off NOW!! (yes, i am impatient!)

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Tinkerbell77    0

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Wow everyone is doing sooooo great. It took me a little bit to catch up as it has been a few days since I have been on here. You guys are so great and supportive of one another it is so awesome!

September Challenge

Name...................... Starting......Loss.....Current......Goal......To Go

losingjusme.(Christine).. 273..........-4...........269.........252........17

faithmd...................... 302.........-1.7.........300.3.......290.......10.3

ridinmyhddream (Carol)...262..........+1..........263. .......250........13

insubordination..............300........-2.2.........297.8.......292........5.8

Kimmie.........................314........-12. ........302..........290........12

Tinkerbell77..................317..........2.6..... ...314.4.......299.......14.4

Rainer (Lorraine)............298.........-8...........290..........275.......15

Chiefsfankatie...............305...........0...... .....305..........290.......15

jbtullis ........................300..........-2..........298..........285........13

Elisabethsew.................278..........0....... ....278..........269........9

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blahblahblah    4

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September Challenge

Name...................... Starting......Loss.....Current......Goal......To Go

losingjusme.(Christine).. 273..........-4...........269.........252........17

faithmd...................... 302.........-1.7.........300.3.......290.......10.3

ridinmyhddream (Carol)...262..........+1..........263. .......250........13

insubordination..............300........-2.2.........297.8.......292........5.8

Kimmie.........................314........-12. ........302..........290........12

Tinkerbell77..................317..........2.6.... . ...314.4.......299.......14.4

Rainer (Lorraine)............298.........-9...........289..........275.......14

Chiefsfankatie...............305...........0...... .....305..........290.......15

jbtullis ........................300..........-2..........298..........285........13

Elisabethsew.................278..........0....... ....278..........269........9

Phew...goodbye TOM...hello weight loss...

Rain

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faithmd    14

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September Challenge

Name...................... Starting......Loss.....Current......Goal......To Go

losingjusme.(Christine).. 273..........-4...........269.........252........17

faithmd...................... 302.........-2............300........290.........10

ridinmyhddream (Carol)...262..........+1..........263. .......250........13

insubordination..............300........-2.2.........297.8.......292........5.8

Kimmie.........................314........-12. ........302..........290........12

Tinkerbell77..................317..........2.6.... . ...314.4.......299.......14.4

Rainer (Lorraine)............298.........-9...........289..........275.......14

Chiefsfankatie...............305...........0...... .....305..........290.......15

jbtullis ........................300..........-2..........298..........285........13

Elisabethsew.................278..........0....... ....278..........269........9

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Elisabethsew    50

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September Challenge

Name...................... Starting......Loss.....Current......Goal......To Go

losingjusme.(Christine).. 273..........-4...........269.........252........17

faithmd...................... 302.........-1.7.........300.3.......290.......10.3

ridinmyhddream (Carol)...262..........+1..........263. .......250........13

insubordination..............300........-2.2.........297.8.......292........5.8

Kimmie.........................314........-12. ........302..........290........12

Tinkerbell77..................317..........2.6.... . ...314.4.......299.......14.4

Rainer (Lorraine)............298.........-8...........290..........275.......15

Chiefsfankatie...............305...........0...... .....305..........290.......15

jbtullis ........................300..........-2..........298..........285........13

Elisabethsew.................278..........4....... ....274..........269........5

I'm down 4 pounds... finally get to where I need to be in my head to be successful.

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insubordination    0

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Elizabeth, the thyroid gland is a tricky little thing. Have had problems with it myself. I'm glad you've had it checked out.

TOM is evil for everyone else too it seems. I think I'm going to have to take some TOM relief pills next time.

Carol - a week and a half isn't so bad.

I'm down a couple of pounds again this week (thanks to exercise, I think). I'm not recording it however as I'm going to Melbourne (I'm in Sydney) for 4 days shortly. I'm scared I'll overdo it.

Rain, any tips for controlling yourself on holidays?

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