Messages By: carrieak

Hi.   When Dr. Phil first introduced his book (The Ultimate Weight Solution)  with his primetime special I was laying flat on my back in ICCU.   Everything he and Katie Curic said made sense and as soon as I was released I bought the book.   I proceeded to lose over 100 pounds by stopping diets and following his 7 keys.  I've maintained that loss since and now am ready to start fresh so that I can lose the last 50-60 I need to lose now. 

Once doing that I will see about having excess skin removed due to health reasons.  And happily am told by my MD that insurance will cover it.   So I'm here to join and hope to find some continued support as well as give support to others.  We may be small in numbers, but we can be big in success.

Char

I am a 43 yr  old mom of 2 boys 12 & 10.  I weigh 220 and am 5'6.  I got divoreced a couple  years ago, and wanted to look so hot when I turned 40, not I find I have re-evaluated that to look hot by 50!  I found myself watching Dr. Phils first weight loss special while eating a brownie and cola !!  I want to be thin and lose the weight in my head, but don't make myself do it. Like right now, I know the dog would love to walk but I ave dinner to make and have to go to work etc... all perfect sabotaging excuses.  I need HELP !!!!  I need you all to help encourage me to get off the couch, eat right and get active!
I get winded so easy, my legs hurt from knee arthritis, and I have a lower back injury from a car accident that causes me pain, but rather than push thru the pain I use it as an excuse, it hurts to much to move !  I also work nights 7p-7a, and dinner is what I bring.  I bring a salad, but have someone run out for taco bel at 2am becaseu I'm still hugry after a salad! 
Then I sleep all day, get up at 3pm, and start eating junk, then eat dinner with my kids before work @5pm, and then eat again @3am.  God help me if there is chocolate at work !!

Please help me, be a buddy and lets do this.  I want to lose 50 pounds.

Hey Ellahni,

     I am very excited to be a part of this challenge.... Lets try to get to our first milestone together....

A friend of mine once said to me " Nothing tastes as sweet as thin feels" .... When you are staring at that icecream it is tough to focus on a goal that is months away ... so for me I am going for that Halloween goal as if it make me fit into those skinny jeans that I keep but have not been able to get into for 10years (ya ya they are WAY out of style but that doesnt matter at all I would wear them anyway if they would fit)  I am going to celabrate that win ... for me smaller steps will be much easier.

Good luck to you Ellahni ..... What is your first goal if you dont mine me asking .... keep me posted I want to celabrate with you...

Arlene

Hi Carrie,

after reading your message about being the first one, I wanted to join up too!  I'm not sure how all this works but, I thought I would give it a try.  I know what you mean about, "starting again,"  as I also need to lose at least 50 lbs again!!!  However, this time I would love to keep it off :) After reading all these msgs. I think I have enough motivation to go for a bike ride now so thanks!!!!  Keep in touch.....and GOOD LUCK everyone!!!!! 

Hi everyone!! My name is Anne and I'm here because it is time for my husband and I to each loose about 50lbs and get healthy!!! We have an 11month old son who is the love of our lives. I know this is going to be such a wonderful change for us. I want my son to grow up on healthy meals and fresh veggies, not McD's and other fast food restaurants. This is going to be such an exciting journey for us all....here's to becoming a LOSER!!!!!!!! Good luck everyone!!!!