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9/22/07 1:53 A

Thanks 1BUGZZY. I'm frustrated with the loose skin on my throat, I didn't have it before losing weight and I think it makes me look older. However it's not worth putting weight back on as it's the only negative I've had with the weight loss. I will see if I can get hold of the book and give it a whirl!

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9/20/07 7:56 A

Yes to your question they are called facercise and they have books out there on them this one is by Carole Maggio and you have to commet to doing them everyday like your body has mucsles so does your face and they need to be worked out too!
I hope this helps i know it did for me i too was having the whole turkey nesck thing going on .
Iv'e been doing these since 1980 off and on and they do work.

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9/8/07 6:37 A

Hi I'm new to this team.
Congrats Kathy, just don't lose hope. I found that when I hit a plateau sometimes just having one naughty day would kick start my weight loss again. You can only do this if it won't send you off the rails. SP have an article on the subject, look up the articles under plateau. Good luck.
WEEZEL333, yes I'm also bothered by the 'turkey' thing. I never had it before and I find it makes me look so much older. I tried a throat firming cream but it doesn't look any better. Let me know if you find a solution (apart from surgery) !!!

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9/4/07 3:29 A

awesome kathy...you have come so far...I know where you are ive been there many times starting out at 298 and at 184 I can relate...i go up and down sometimes with water weight too...hang in there most likely your body is trying to adjust to the loss and taking a rest so to say...not to get off subject but are you finding saging skin an issue?...being over 40 im 42 I have the turkey thing going on under my chin and dont know what to do to tone it up..Im sure its due to such a great loss but it bothers me makes me feel so much older then I am

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8/30/07 8:19 A

Hi there! First of all congrats on the weight you've already lost!! WOW~~!!

About the plateau: First of all: Perhaps a bit of a psychological crutch, but for me it's just as important to maintain weight lost as is loosing...don't despair but tell yourself you are maintaining. The longer the better, to be sure it's not coming back on!!

Secondly, if you have only little to loose from now on (the last 5 or 10 lbs...) it is always double or triple as difficult as is the first lot of weight. Like finding a new address: getting on the highway and almost there is a breeze, but that last kilometer can be daunting...it's a question of perservering and faith combined: that address (or weight goal) IS REALLY THERE, just don't give up!

And then just in case you have not considered the option: have you adjusted your goals since your plateau? YOu may have to re-define your weight goals according to your current BMI and weight, exercise level etc...

I am sure I am telling you what you already know, just hope that it will encourage you for now!!

Bonne courage!!

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8/30/07 6:34 A

Hi everyone! I've been a SP member for almost a year and have lost 105 pounds so far. I'm in a plateau right now and can't seem to get out of it. I follow my eating plan, exercise every day and drink my water.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kathy

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