Topic : **Wisconsin: Weight Loss Buddy in Wisconsin or email???

You and I are in the same boat.  I have a hard time fitting in exercising.  My mother in law talked me into joining Curves and I love going, but with a husband with lots of meetings at night and no one to watch the kids I find it hard to go.  I don't beleive in dieting, just watching what I eat.  The days that I didn't go to Curves I would try to do a walking tape, but I started a new job and to do the tape I would have to get up at 5:30 am and I have tried but it is awfully hard to do.  I don't live in Wisconsin, but I used to.  In fact I grew up in Green Bay and have been in Ashwaubenon lots of times.  We were just home for Thanksgiving.  Do you have any kids?  I have two, A girl -8 and a boy -5.  They keep me pretty busy.  I would like to get back on track and ned the help. 

Katie 

Hello, 

  

I am from up north Wisconsin, in Rhinelander. I'm 27 yrs old, and having the hardest time with my weight that I can recall.   

  

I lost 60 lbs, but now I'm stuck. Most of it's emotional. I'm interested in an email buddy because it's someone who understands. I don't have any girlfriends who are in the same boat as  I am. 

  

I was/am/kind of doing weight watchers, which has helped me. I do not go to meetings due to time and money, but I like the point system. It worked for me then, but it's stalled out now.   

I know that i can do this! I just need to do a better job of convincing myself. 

  

Even though I do WW, I have read  Dr. Phil's book, which I thought was very well written, specifically on the reasons we eat as much as we do , or what we do.  Right now my problem food is m&m cookies. I even drive to a gas station or store specifically to get them, even if it's out of the way.  At least  I have given up soda..one step at a time! It's easier when we're  on the same path. 

  

My email address is: roosterfoot@yahoo.com  

  

Thanks, 

  

sounds like you could use more than a weight loss buddy, I also live in stevens point, would like to meet some one to be a w.l.b. and a good friend, although my children are grown and I am now a grandma, we can be suport for each other, hope to hear from you. Margret

I had a successful weight loss of 100lbs and kept it off for several years.  I wasn't true to what worked and now have put most of it back on.  I need to loose this weight.  It is causing me health problems now.  I look forward to the mutual support. 

  

I live near Manitowoc and love walking by the lake in the morning.  Since it's winter now walking indoors is more of a struggle.  I'm to embarrassed to join a health club right now-odd isn't it? 

  

Maggie 

Maybe you aren't all ladies!!  That's fine. 

  

I am from the Madison area.  Just started browsing around the message boards and found one from my neck of the woods! 

  

I have been doing the WLC since the very beginning... Sept. 03, and have lost 37 pounds.  I have been an encourager and WLC (Weight Loss Challenge) promoter on the Dr. Phil message boards for over two years, and I fully understand how hard this is.  But, it IS doable.  

  

Having the 7 keys in my life has made all the difference in the world, and I have made it my life's mission to help others see how it can make a difference in their lives, too.  With the aid of my other WLC buddies, we have been able to help many women on their journey towards better health, more energy, and confidence in themselves that has been lacking for so long. 

  

I am looking forward to getting to know all of you in the coming year, and together we can make this the best journey of your entire lifetime!! 

  

You can do this; I can help.  Here's to your health. 

  

Sue 

I lived in Wausau for 15 years (have lived here for 15 now, too)... so I know where you Steven's Pointers, Rhinlanders, and Westonites hail from!! 

  

And, I have been a member of Curves for two years.  Great place!  I love the ambiance.. no spandex babes there,  just down-to-earth ladies like you and me who are concerned about their health.  

  

I was glad to read that you all have the book... now is the perfect time to get back to it.   

  

Those of you who have children can use their playtime as exercise times for you, too.  Playing with your kids is a GREAT way to get your heart rate up there, and it's fun, too.  Running after them, playing catch, dancing to their children's music... it all counts.  Exercise does NOT have to be a chore, or something you dread.  You need to find something you enjoy in order for this to work for you. 

  

The Leslie Sansone tapes are wonderful.  And, if you do the 1 mile one, that is only 15 minutes.  You have 15 minutes to spare, don't you?  15 minutes!!  Your kids can do it with you for that long.   If you start with just 15 minutes a few times a week, that wouldn't interfer too much in your life, would it?  

  

 How about if you start your new year off by commiting to just 15 quality minutes 3x's a week for the first two or three weeks?  You can do that!!  Yes you can!!  

  

I'll be back.  

  

Sue 

Sue, 

You and I have a lot in common.  I also have been a member of Curves for a year and I love it.  The ladies that work and work out there are great.  The days that I don't get to Curves I also do my Leslie Sansone walking tapes.  I usually do the 2 mile and I love that to.  The only hard part is that I have to do my tape at 5:30am because of my work schedule.  Aslo chasing after my kids.  I read the book and now I'm going to start doing it , it is a new year and it is going to be a new me also. I  do not live in Wisconsin, but I was born and raised in Green Bay.  Now I live in Minnesota.  Hope all is going well 

Katie 

  

Another thing we have in common... I am an early riser, too!!  BUT, instead of work.. I get up at 5:15 to go to Curves.  When the weather is around 20 or above, I will walk there... about a half mile.  That's my "wake-up" time... that fresh air hitting me and all my senses, and walking making those muscles move!!  

   

I work at a local grade school three days a week as a lunchroom/playground supervisor.  I don't have to be there until 11:30 for the lunch hour, so my mornings are my own.  That's when I do other forms of exercise like walking, Leslie Sansone tapes, (2 miles is my favorite, too)and a few others.  I have a mini trampoline and one of those four-pound hula hoops that I use in the evening, along with a three mile walk with hubby and dog --- weather permitting.    

   

I am fortunate that the WLC program came at a later time in my life so I don't have children at home anymore and can use my spare time for myself and to help others along the way.  

   

Thanks for stopping by.  

  

(wow... this is freaky... after I posted this message here on this WIS board, I found I was on First Things First message board and this message posted THERE instead of here!! So, I copied/pasted and put it where it belongs.. computers... trying again.  If it appears on FTF again.. I guess I am giving up, and my apologies to FTF'ers once more!!!!!) 

   

Sue  

Sue, 

I also work at a grade school.  I was a stay ay home mom until this year.  My son started kindergarten so I took a job as a one on one aid to a second grader with ADHD and Learning Disabilities, I love it and I love being at my kids school.  I wish that my Curves was open earlier.  During the summers I do go at 6 am but during the school year I can't.  Ours doesn't open until 6:oo and that doesn't leave enough time to get ready and get to school on time.  So the walking tape it is, with Curves at night when my husband can watch the kids.  Well I hope that your week goes well.  Tonight my 8 year old daughter  is having a friend sleep over to celebrate News Year Eve.  I have lots of things plannned,and it should be fun.  I just love watching things through my kids eyes.  Have a great News Years Eve. 

Katie