I'll cheer you on!!!

I need to lose about 11 lbs but I don't have a scale so I can't weigh in. I'll try with you though and judge by the way my clothes fit.

I so need to loose weight before my accident I was 115Lbs and now not so much well actually so much more. I am so mad as I hate being bigger I know it is vain but I am vain and I hate always trying to wear baggy clothes to hide it. If there is someway we can do a little weight loss group I am in.

Go,Sis

Go, Manny....it starts with this Monday weigh in.

Hugs....jc

jan, i saw that and knew what you meant!
sis, i don't have scales either, so i judge by clothes. i'm in my next to skinny jeans, but i'm more concerned about my muscle loss from not exercising. my diet (food intake is pretty healthy, but i really need to build muscle and my core). tummy - ugh. so i'd be interested in new exercises at home.

forgot to say that i'm concerned about cardio since i know i'm very sedentary as most people with CP are. i don't know how to address that and would like to share any ideas there.

I have an appointment with a dietician Friday, and my PM doc is trying to get me into a PT clinic near here, he even gave me $100 gift card to get some new shoes.....Kris......

Wow that's to cool. I have a gym at the end of my rd they have a heated pool I promise I'll got check it out this week. Been eatting alot of salads and brocolli salads It's been really good I just want to feel good ya know.

kris, that's so great! if i can just walk around the block (it's a long block) every day. my goal. thanks for the motivation!

Awesome everyone! I'll be a cheerleader!

Go Healthy! I'm down with that! Woo-hoo, let's do this folks!

Got quite a club here Kris!

164 and my goal is 110. :)

Im right there with ya guys and gals. I'll do it as much as possible. Exercise is out of the question for me as I am going to pt right now just to strengthen my muscles. But I will work on changing my diet and portion control. I already don't eat that often, but when I do, sometimes I just chow down until I phsyically can't eat anymore.

I will join you on this crusade. I think I am the heaviest of the bunch (at least the women) weighing in at a whopping 238lbs (I can't believe I just admitted my weight). My goal is not necessarily to lose weight but to become healthier as I try to lose the weight. Right now I eat a yogurt and a banana for breakfast and whatever esle is easy for the rest of the day. My weight has fluxuated so much throughout the years because of medicatio and I've had enough. I think if I can lose some of this fat, that right I said fat, I will be able to move easier and my joints wont hurt quite so bad.

I will do the check ins with you all every Monday. Kris this is a great idea. We will have to make sure to keep each other motivated and support one another.

JC I knew what you meant in your first post. Gaining I've heard is a lot harder than losing.

Good luck everyone and I look forward to the challenge and hearing about everyones progress as the week goes on. I think those of us that are doing this should make sure we are on each others friends list so we can send hugs of support throughout the week!

Great idea Kris, as always an inspiration to the rest of us!!

Gentle hugs,
Jenna

Jenna...you go girl!!!!
Hugs...jc

OK i did not see your post Kris this is a good one im in at 228lbs as of last night I guess that was monday, My days get lost sometimes

I wanted to let you all know about a great diet I heard about from a friend who lost weight on it in just a couple of weeks. It's called

The Put-Down-Your-Fork-Diet

Very simple. You simply put down your fork after every mouthful. It makes you chew more, slows down your woolfing, and helps you appreciate the food while reducing your portions since you know when you are full.

I've been doing it to improve digestion and also to figure out what I need to eat. I'm confused by all these different kinds of health diets and I want to know what is right for just ME.

Good luck to everyone!

Go paradoxed!
Go Mike!

Hugs.....jc..