I am all for it. A year long goal. So we could just start a new topic, Biggest Loser and start there then. Carol Anne and crew
On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 8:41 PM, Deanna Corey <[email protected]>wrote: > > > Guys...I don't care how we do it...I just thought separating into a side > group wouldn't mess up Rose's Chi group. I am 5' 11 and 280.....ugggghhhh!! > I want to be 180. So let's do it guys!!! We could committ to a year long > goal!! > > > 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 5:19 PM, Carol Smet <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Laura I am glad to have the support too. I am over 200 pounds and 5'4". The > doctor wants me down to 145! I was at 202 a few weeks ago but I have eaten > my way up the scales. > So as soon as we can get started I am good to go. Deanna just has to say > when and if she want the separate yahoo group for the weight loss program. > > Carol Anne and Crew > > On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 8:08 PM, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> >> Carol,congratulations on your new Chi baby. I once weighed 118 pounds >> after losing 80 pounds. Within 18 months, I gained it all back and then >> some. I now weigh 201 according to the doctor this morning. I am 5' 3". >> DH and I would walk a mile a day until winter started and it became >> difficult. Holidays don't help. I don't have the willpower anymore. I >> would be willing to join and try to lose weight again with everyone's help >> and encouragement and vise versa. >> >> Laura >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Carol Smet <[email protected]> >> To: Chihuahuas <[email protected]> >> Sent: Wed, Jan 19, 2011 5:32 pm >> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] 2 things >> >> >> >> 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]>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]> 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]> 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][mailto:<[email protected]> >>>> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of * <[email protected]> >>>> [email protected] >>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:45 AM >>>> >>>> *To:* <[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]> >>>> *Sender: * <[email protected]>[email protected] >>>> *Date: *Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:40:23 -0600 >>>> *To: *< <[email protected]>[email protected]> >>>> *ReplyTo: * <[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][mailto:<[email protected]> >>>> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Carol Smet >>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:36 AM >>>> *To:* <[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]> 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* >> >> > > > -- > *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*
