* *Joan, I agree with what you are saying--we are not all the same. I can certainly can not do what some others can do but I do stay active as much as I am able. I will cheer you on for ounces cause sometimes that can seem like a ton . Just keep positive Ann
On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 1:39 PM, Joan Croft <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I think for some of us (I know me for sure) there are health issues and > physical limitations due to illnesses, injuries, etc. For instance, I have > some serious spinal issues so I get steroid shots (like 6-8 at a time) for > my spine, that brings down my resistance. Then when I get sick, and my > respiratory system is severely compromised then I have to take oral > steroids. Steroids put on weight and make it harder to lose…a doctor once > told me that I could eat nothing for 4 months and not lose an ounce because > the steroids do something that locks on the weight. Added to that, with my > spinal issues and arthritis in both knees, and a newly torn meniscus in my > right knee, walking for 20-30 minutes IS NOT an option. Walking 10 minutes > is most likely not an option either. > > In the weight loss group, everyone should know going in that some do have a > harder time due to health. It is not a race of who is losing the fastest, > but rather a group where everyone cheers everyone else on…a little support > to help along the way. > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On > Behalf Of *Shanna Machanpalli > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:40 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* RE: [Chihuahuas] 2 things > > > > > > hey, don't forget to drink lots of water daily! Walking 20min a day, and > drinking water daily will make you lose weight (slowly) without really > changing your diet, unless your addicted to Mcdonalds! :) > I am in the same boat as some of you. weight has always been an issue. at > one time my heaviest was 325! then I decided to do something about it. I > bought this book called "walking for life" or something like. it had to with > walking daily & eating smarter. I started walking 20-30min a day, and > changed what I ate. I loved ice cream so what I did was cut out my milk > during the day, and had 1 cup of ice cream in the evening time. I had a nice > breakfast, mid morning snack like cottage cheese, had a sandwitch at lunch, > mid afternoon eats, then had a good dinner like chicken, veggies and a baked > potatoe. > > its took about 6 months or so, but I lost about 100 lbs! I stayed at about > 200-210 for along time. when I stopped working 1 1/2 years ago, I gained > some weight. went cose to 260. now have lost some and back down to 240. I > just cut out my milk and cereal, and snacks, but continued eating my normal > food and walk with ricky a few times a day. > > yes I would love to be on the chi wagon with everyone else... > should call the new group the "weight wagon express"! because we want to > go on a express weight loss!! > > Shanna & Ricky > Las Vegas Nevada!! > > My Chi Ricky... Is A HeartBeat At My Feet > > Kavis Christening n Communion Store > > Visit my eBay Store: > http://stores.ebay.com/Kavis-Christening-n-Communion-Store > > --- On *Thu, 1/20/11, Sandra Wheeler <[email protected]>* wrote: > > > From: Sandra Wheeler <[email protected]> > Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] 2 things > To: [email protected] > Date: Thursday, January 20, 2011, 2:35 AM > > > > When I lost the 50 lbs I didn’t give up anything but I cut way down on > carbs and sweets. I also walked and rode my bike a lot. > > > > Sandy > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On > Behalf Of *Carol Smet > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 19, 2011 4:32 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *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]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[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]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[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]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[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]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]>[mailto: > [email protected]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]>] > *On Behalf Of > *[email protected]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:45 AM > > > *To:* > [email protected]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[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]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]>> > > > *Sender: > *[email protected]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> > > *Date: *Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:40:23 -0600 > > *To: > *<[email protected]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> > > > > *ReplyTo: > *[email protected]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[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]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]>[mailto: > [email protected]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]>] > *On Behalf Of *Carol Smet > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:36 AM > *To:* > [email protected]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[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]<http://us.mc1212.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[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* > > > > > > > > -- Ann
