LA Weight Loss

[Blue_Frog]

I joined Curves last week -- more so that I can be healthy and get some exercise than anything else. I dont know about your area, but right now they have a deal on (i'm sure theres always a deal on ) for 30% off initiation, and first month free. I'm happy with it since its just a circuit, and the people have been really friendly. I was a member of another gym, and it always made me self concious there - and I dont feel that way at curves.

In a lot of curves places, if yuo ask for a 2-week free trial to see if you like it, they will usually give that to you

Also, I had a friend on weightwatchers, and she really liked it a lot. I haven't tried either, so I can't really give a good assessment

[Lobodeb]

I joined LA Weight Loss in March of 2005. I was ready to start the program but they wanted me to start when I was going to be in Puerto Rico for the week. Like h-e double hockey sticks was I going to watch what I eat when I was down there, so they had me to start when I got back. Once I got back, I realized I wasn't graced by my Aunt Flow. I was preggers w/ Hugito. They offered to put my account on hold or give me my money back. I opted for the refund minus their $150 penalty.

I, too found that the 3x a week was a bit inconvenient as well as having to buy their bars.

I've used Weight Watchers and have had great success with them. As a matter of fact, my mom and I are going to join next week. Financially speaking, I like it better because you pay as you go. Motivationally speaking, I like that they don't brow beat you if you don't loose weight. As far as timing goes, I like it because you only have to go once a week or not at all if you do the online meetings.

Either way, good luck!

[Rachel]

I just need some guidance. I need to learn about portion control. I want to eat foods I can buy at my local grocery store. I don't want to measure everything...although for portion control I realize I'll have to at some point.

I'm an exercise after work kinda gal and they close at 7pm. I can't get there in time for a 30-min workout.

Don't just tell me to exercise and eat right, 'cause it aint gonna happen. It's like telling a smoker to just put down the cigarettes. Some can do it without any outside help and others need a push.

This cancer experience has made me think long and hard about my health. I wanna grow old enough to attend Gini's BBQ toothless and "gum" my way through the BBQ ribs and chicken.

Slick, I'm with you on this. I have a *cancer risk* hanging over my head in addition to a concern of heart health. I'm not able to tolerate statins for my cholesterol so my only hope is to lose the extra weight to see if that will make a difference.

Last week I started on my own plan. Actually I think I know what it takes to lose by eating healthy and limiting my intake, it is executing the plan that has always been my downfall. I exercise regularly thanks to having three pieces of equipment in my home, but believe me, unless food intake is controlled, the exercise is for naught.

This last week has been hard for me, but it is working if I can keep on the plan. I call it an action plan of mindful eating. A nurse advised me to allocate my snacks for the week into little plastic bags. I didn't do that because I use fruit for my snacks, but in essence I think about every thing I put into my mouth before I do it. No more mindless eating.

[slick]

I want to thank everyone again for your feedback. Wow, I didn't know LA WL was so rude. It's funny but now that I think about it, the girl kept saying "you WILL lose the weight" and she repeated that several times in our conversation. I thought it was just because she had faith in me and their system. HA! "Ve have vays of making you lose da veight!"

Catty: I'm definitely NOT an overeater. Food does not run my life. I just need to get a handle on how much of what foods can I eat at a sitting. I do have good common sense and don't eat when I'm not hungry. However when I'm hungry, I go for anything in any amount. Oh yes, and I don't eat sweets of any kinds nor do I do junk/fast food. I just like a bit of extra butter on my mashed potatoes and veggies.

I'm going to call WW today. I researched meetings in my local area and they begin at 7pm. No way can I get there by that time. 7:30pm maybe.

Jo: LOL Thanks for the kick in the butt. I felt that one!!

Rachel: If you need to talk, just PM me and I'll give you my email address. Good luck girl.

[Randi]

Slick, I don't know much about loosing weight, but just want to chip in and say... You can do it!! I honestly don't think all these "wonder slimming remedies" are any help. What you need to do is eat things that make you feel "full up" that are non fattening.

You don't want to starve, so try to make smaller portions of the fattening things and add more veggies and fruit. In time, your stomack will crave less and less. Also, be sure to drink lots of water during the day.

Concerning excercise, if you don't want to/can do it in Gym, how about a very fast walk every day? That should get some pounds off you, and is heathy for your system anyway. (I should talk! )

Best of luck, my friend!

[Catty1]

I posted that stuff in case it applied...which it doesn't!

So, sounds like WW might be the way to go. I went years and years ago - and it was good for teaching me what a single portion really was!

Does this mean Erik doesn't get his oxtail stew????

[slick]

Does this mean Erik doesn't get his oxtail stew????

LOL You got that right. The last time I was in the Superstore they had a whole section with the most wonderful looking oxtails just staring at me. I had to quickly walk by because I didn't have enough money for them. They are about as dear as T-bone steak!

Later. Now I'm off to work and I VIL like my salad!!

[Randi]

And Slick, just think about the piles of healthy food you can buy for that amount you'd be spending on LA Weight Loss!

[Catty1]

Randi - AMEN!

[K9karen]

I LOVE oxtail soup! My neighbor makes it all the time and brings me a pot of it over!!

I gave up dieting when I hit 50. I swore that I was no longer going to live my life counting every morsel that went into my mouth and then spazing out for days if I splurged. Growing up, all I asked my parents was "Do I look fat"? One day my father said he'd never talk to me again if I asked him again!

Not one person in my family, on either side (living) has a weight problem. I kept asking if I was adopted, so the folks put the blame on some long dead relative 10 generations back!!!!
(good sense of humors!!)

I went on WW years ago before any point plan, It was tedious at first because everything was measured by a scale or cup (am I showing my age). But I lost 30 pounds and ate my face off (6 ounces of hot dogs was about 5 hot dogs!)

Unfortunately, (or fortunately)stress from 2000 on made me lose 15 pounds and I've never gained it back. I got my repreive!! I eat anything I want, but in moderation. I just joined a gym specifically for the water aerobics for my back. I can't do everything there but it's really fun and I never thought I'd say that. (ok, ok, so I go out for breakfast afterwards...shhhhh)

Whenever I think I look decent, I get stoned in the head. I won't go on about it but let's just say, a size 6 has nothing to do with what size bathing suit you wear, as I found out the other day. It's a tie with going for a female check up. The fit, lighting, designs racked my brain. It was one of the worse experiences of my life.
So I ate pizza for dinner to calm my nerves!!!

[Randi]

Slick, how are getting on with your salad etc?

Thanks for link you sent me, there are a lot of good recipees. I hope you don't mind I post it here. http://www.angelfire.com/journal/wwrecipes/

This one sounds yummy, except perhaps for the crumbled blue cheese.

1/4 cup tub-style fat-free cream cheese
4 (10-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
4 curly leaf lettuce leaves
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons finely diced red onion

Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese over each tortilla; top each with a lettuce leaf. Divide sprouts and remaining ingredients evenly among tortillas; roll up. Cut each rolled wrap in half diagonally.

Servings: 4 Serving Size: 1 wrap

Per serving: 147 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (45% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 22mg Cholesterol; 322mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates


Just one question, the points you're getting for each dish... is it best to get less points or more points?

As I've told some of you, I need to get my cholesterol down a bit, so I'm off to find more of these recipees.

Good luck Slick, you can do it!!

[JenBKR]

Slick, how are getting on with your salad etc?

Thanks for link you sent me, there are a lot of good recipees. I hope you don't mind I post it here. http://www.angelfire.com/journal/wwrecipes/

This one sounds yummy, except perhaps for the crumbled blue cheese.

1/4 cup tub-style fat-free cream cheese
4 (10-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
4 curly leaf lettuce leaves
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons finely diced red onion

Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese over each tortilla; top each with a lettuce leaf. Divide sprouts and remaining ingredients evenly among tortillas; roll up. Cut each rolled wrap in half diagonally.

Servings: 4 Serving Size: 1 wrap

Per serving: 147 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (45% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 22mg Cholesterol; 322mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

YUM! I'm printing that one now, but I think I'll substitute a little shredded cheese for the blue cheese. Thanks for posting that!!

[Randi]

If you make it before me, let me know if it's good! You might also add a few other veggies.

[slick]

Well the only WW meeting in my town (New Westminster) starts at 7pm on Tuesdays and I didn't make it there in time last night....had to work late. So next week, I really need to make an effort. I have not actually joined yet because you do that when you attend a meeting. I've done some more research and it really looks like WW is the way to go for me.

Randi, thanks for the recipe and I'll try that. Why would it be in 4 servings?? I'm only one so I'll at least have to divide it in half. I would think that wraps left in the fridge would make the lettuce go soggy. Anyway, I'll email you from work.

But I lost 30 pounds and ate my face off (6 ounces of hot dogs was about 5 hot dogs!)

K9.... You mean I can eat hotdogs?????? Yippee!!!!!

[Randi]

Slick, I think one or two small ones (tortillas), will be sufficent for people like us.

I just came across this site, it look s good.

http://fabfood.com/recipes/