I'm interested too, but my follow through sucks! On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 16:03, Deanna Corey <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > Ok...let's do it!!!! I am in!!! Should we set up a different group so we > don't bogg this one down...maybe a yahoo group...extra puffy chi owners?? > Lol!!! > > > Wagging Tails in the Dog Park! > Deanna and the Dog Park Gang: > Nugget, Shuai Li, Mable, Mouse, Myrtle, Madison, Caleb and Maxine > From the mountains of CA > > > On Jan 19, 2011, at 3:32 PM, Carol Smet <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Deanna that is a great idea!!! Really great. I lost about eighty pounds a > few years ago and it came back a lot faster than if left. I am now taking > meds twice a day plus an injection. I take 7 pills in the morning and > another 4 in the evening. My cholesterol and BP is way too high even on > meds. My mother died along with her two siblings in their early ages. Mom > was 58 just three years older than me. I am scared but I lack motivation on > my own. > > I think a side group is a great idea. We can pick a weigh in day and post > results weekly. And on a daily basis we can tell of our challenges and > pitfalls. We can encourage each other and reach out when we need a helper > to stop us from cheating. > > What do you think? > > Also I just got home with Maxwell (Maxx) the new boy chi. He is very > scared and in hiding right now in a free standing pen I set up to > acclimating him in slowly. He was in a cage for the last 11 months so > freedom is something he doesn't know. He of course bit me once while I was > trying to crate him, but all is well. > As soon as I can snap a picture I well. > > Carol Anne and crew > On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM, Deanna Corey < <[email protected]> > [email protected]> wrote: > >> >> >> Last year I lost over 120 lbs! And it is with great sadness that I share >> with you that I have put 40 of it back on. I am really scared! I have to get >> back on track somehow!! Please pray for me that I can get started again! >> Maybe we could do a weight loss group through here...I really need help! >> >> Wagging Tails in the Dog Park! >> Deanna and the Dog Park Gang: >> Nugget, Shuai Li, Mable, Mouse, Myrtle, Madison, Caleb and Maxine >> From the mountains of CA >> >> >> On Jan 19, 2011, at 10:02 AM, Carol Smet < <[email protected]> >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> I know what you mean about the chi's watching the TV with you. I do the >> same. Last night we watched the biggest loser and it really motivated me. I >> am on more meds than I care to count and I believe half at least could go if >> I only dropped this extra weight. >> >> We are starting tomorrow and going until Spring Break mid April. We all >> show up the first day with a $10 gift card. The person who loses the most >> percentage wins the pile of gift cards. I can"t wait to spend my gift >> cards!!! lol >> Carol Anne >> >> On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 12:52 PM, Dunwoody, Amanda >> <<[email protected]><[email protected]> >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> My mom is doing something similar to that at her work. They’ve got a >>> money pot going to see who will lose the largest percentage of weight by >>> sometime in April. The chis and I have started also watching this new >>> reality TV show called Heavy. It comes on Monday nights on A and E >>> channel. I saw the first episode Monday night and just cried for the people >>> on that show because their lives were so effected by their weight. But by >>> the end of the show they were happy and working towards their goal of losing >>> weight and looked awesome. I was so happy for them. Of course the chis >>> couldn’t figure out why mommy was laughing and crying at the same time. >>> Jack was really confused, poor little guy. >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* <[email protected]> <[email protected]> >>> [email protected] [mailto: >>> <[email protected]><[email protected]> >>> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of * >>> <[email protected]><[email protected]> >>> [email protected] >>> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:45 AM >>> >>> *To:* <[email protected]> <[email protected]> >>> [email protected] >>> *Subject:* Re: [Chihuahuas] 2 things >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Don't feel bad I am starting the biggest loser at work tomorrow. I am >>> hoping to drop at least fifty pounds! Maybe I should worry about my weight >>> as much as I worry about my chi's! Then I can take a lot medicine. >>> >>> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *From: *"Dunwoody, Amanda" < >>> <[email protected]><[email protected]> >>> [email protected]> >>> >>> *Sender: * <[email protected]> <[email protected]> >>> [email protected] >>> >>> *Date: *Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:40:23 -0600 >>> >>> *To: *< <[email protected]> <[email protected]> >>> [email protected]> >>> >>> *ReplyTo: * <[email protected]> <[email protected]> >>> [email protected] >>> >>> *Subject: *RE: [Chihuahuas] 2 things >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> For some reason it makes me feel better to know that our little ones have >>> trouble just like us when it comes to losing weight. This is somewhat off >>> topic for this group but I started a new years resolution to lose weight >>> this year and I can tell it’s getting close to lunch time because I’m >>> hungry. Weight never seems to come off as easily as it came on…..sigh >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* <[email protected]> <[email protected]> >>> [email protected] [mailto: >>> <[email protected]><[email protected]> >>> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Carol Smet >>> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:36 AM >>> *To:* <[email protected]> <[email protected]> >>> [email protected] >>> *Subject:* Re: [Chihuahuas] 2 things >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> I have rescued several overweight chi"S and put them on diets straight >>> away. Actually the little boy I am picking up will go on one too. Being >>> overweight is very hard on their little frames and has some serious health >>> risks. Not to mention it shortens their lifespan. >>> >>> That being said I feed mine half their allotted amount in the am and half >>> again in the pm. If they seems to be hungry still I might give them a few >>> pieces in the mid-day. I have them that range from 2.85 to 7 pounds and none >>> of mine have had a single problem. >>> >>> >>> >>> Hope this help ease your mind. >>> >>> On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 3:58 AM, marinegal < >>> <[email protected]><[email protected]> >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> ok this is day 3 of Gurgis diet he is really overweight but i am afraid >>> that he is going to go hypoglycemic on me with such strict feeding. Should i >>> worry about this? I am so worried about his weight he is so fat. He is >>> banned from all people food and he gets a single kibble for a treat and when >>> he gets really crazy for food. Is it too late to get in on the secret pal? >>> thank you Aimi and Gurgi >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> *Carol* >>> >>> *Muchacha, Bella Rose, Chibbie, Blue, Cooper, Ruth Anne, Gracie, * >>> >>> *ChiChi, Granny and Holly Noel* >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> *Carol* >> *Muchacha, Bella Rose, Chibbie, Blue, Cooper, Ruth Anne, Gracie, * >> *ChiChi, Granny and Holly Noel* >> >> > > > -- > *Carol* > *Muchacha, Bella Rose, Chibbie, Blue, Cooper, Ruth Anne, Gracie, * > *ChiChi, Granny and Holly Noel* > > > -- Pam, Ducky, Monster, and Bruiser.
