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ReneeM102

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Hi all :) well I've joined in on the weight loss journey! I've been overweight all my life, and sadly to say I've never really tried hard to lose weight. I've decided now it the time! I'm 33 and if I don't do it now I might never!!
I've joined the Herbal magic weight loss program. I'm wondering if anyone out there has tried this?
For those of you who haven't heard of it, its only available in Canada..as far as I know. This is day 4 for me. It seems ok so far. Having to organize meals and write everything in a food journal. The diet seems simple enough so far. I went for a weigh in today and was down almost 7lbs from my first weigh in 4 days ago. The consultant was a little surprised, but told me this isn't typical and the first few weeks of weight loss would most likely be water weight.
Just looking for any advice out there :) I'd love to hear it all!
 
Hello Renee! Congrats for the weight-loss so far (even if its just water weight!) And welcome! :) I'm a newbie as well and I'm just getting started! I'm needing other women like myself to keep me motivated and strive for that goal size! Thanks for the comment on my diary.. and I can't wait til you start one so we can share success stories! :)
 
Alright........well heres a little history :)

I'm 33yrs old. I have a beautiful 11yr old daughter. She is one of my biggest motivators and my biggest fan!
I've been a big girl all my life...even as a child I never remember being remotely thin. I think mostly in part of my Grandma's, my Mom's and my Aunties good cooking! Grew up on THE BEST cooking! I LOVE eating! Theres no two ways about it. Everything seems to revolve around it.....birthdays, weddings, funerals etc, etc...
I've never honestly tried dieting before (how sad) I figured I always looked good the way I am, why change?
Recently I've had some events go on in my life that has changed my mind on that. I'm not getting any younger...and all of the older people (who are left) in my family have health problems...Diabetes, heart disease etc.... I dont' want to end up in the same boat. I want to be healthy and be a good role model for my baby girl! Also...had a BBQ the other weekend and seen myself in some pictures....not such a pretty sight being the biggest of all my friends.
So NOW is the time! I need to do this for all the right reasons. It will take a lot of hard work, motivation and support.........but I CAN and WILL do this! I was a smoker of 12 years and managed to quit 10months ago in support of my friend who was diagnosed with Cancer. If I can do that...I can certainly do this!
Thanks for reading.
By the way..I love reading everyones personal story!
 
welcome to the forum! I hope to see more about your weightloss plans as time goes on! You are on the spooktaculars team so that is exciting..... so am I!


welcome again and hope things go well for ya!
 
UPDATE!!! :)

Well I'm 2.5weeks into this. I went for a weigh in and measurements yesterday...I'm happy to say I've lost 12.8lbs and 12.5inches to date! Unbelievable!! I'm even shocked! Its really motivating to see pounds and inches coming off so soon! Its been a bit of a struggle changing my eating patterns, but I'm thinking its so worth it!!!
 
Well its been a while since I posted. lol So sorry if anyone has been wondering where I"ve gone.
I'm now 7 weeks into the journey. Weighed in today and am down 23.4lbs. I'm happy with that. I haven't cheated on my eating plan at all and have been very faithful at keeping my food journal daily. I've also started jogging.....A few weeks ago I started watking on the treadmill, not the past 2 weeks I've upgraded to some light jogging. Thats a HUGE milestone for me. I used to hate running...but I'm learning to like it. I actually look forward to it. Its a mini challenge.
I've also lost 23" from my body. Its unbelievable what we can do when we try! I can't wait to see what the next few months bring!!!
 
Hello all! Just wanted to update, as I haven't for a couple of weeks now. Its now week 9...Time is flying by...feeling good about eveything :) I'm down 27lbs and 32" from my body! Such a good feeling to try a pair of jeans on that didn't fit 2 months ago..and now they're too big!
I'm still running on days off...I actually kind of look forward to it. It feels so good!!
 
Wow! Thanks for the updates and congrats to you! You must be feeling fantastic! Keep up the great work! :)
 
Hello! Just updating! Weigh in this morning was awesome....down a total of 31lbs and a total body measurement of 36" lost! yay!! Such a good feeling!
I have a feeling over the holidays are going to be the hardest part for me! I'm a pretty social person, and usually have dinners and parties booked from the beginning of Dec till the new year....I'm scared! lol Anyone have any advice or could anyone share their story if they went through this in a previous holiday season.......any tips or stories are appreciated!
Thanks
 
Great job on your weight loss!
I know what you mean, the holidays are very scarey.
I always bring a healthy dish to share and that's what I eat most of so I wont eat as much of the other stuff that is not so healthy.
Just stay strong! You can do it!
 
Wow, you are going amazingly well! Congratulations.
I share a similar family back ground - very sad seeing my mum and aunty the other night - they don't walk they waddle - slowly.

Anyway, will have to use as motivation. Yeah - this aunty wants to have a family dinner at a smorgasboard (all you can eat) restaurant.... oh man!

Not sure how I will cope but I'll keep reading and writing and daily tracking... am a little more relaxed because I just want to have a healthy life, free from food compulsion. So far - over the last 2 weeks - have been feeling lots better - and lost 13 pounds, so there's hope! :)
 
mbelle - Thats a fantastic loss...congrats to you too! Its difficult at times..but what isn't in life! lol
I hear ya about family...my whole family is big....such GOOD cooks though..so I guess thats the excuse! I'm scared for my mom! She really is the best mom in the world..would do anything for us kids...My sister and I have tried to get her to do this with us..but so sad, its always some excuse! I guess when she is ready to try she will...I just wish it would be sooner than later...I want to keep her around as long as possible :) Damn good cooking! lol
I feel the same as you..I'm comfortable doing this, because I want to be healthy as I get older....and the smaller body size is just a bonus! We just have to plug through it and keep facused as to why we're on this journey!
I wish you the best of luck....Thanks for stopping by :)
 
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