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10/26/08 10:06 P

Ugh. I weigh more than ever before in my life... I'm hoping that the restricted liquid diet and colonoscopy this week will at least jump start me on losing a couple of pounds. After that, I've got to get back on the exercising and watching what I eat better. I'm a little discouraged, but will not give up, and will just start trying again.

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10/24/08 4:08 P

i went to my doctor on the 14th and weighed 181, went back to get the results of some tests on October 21st and weghed in at 177. Spark People is defineately working since i'm down from 194 in May.

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10/12/08 4:55 P

Be sure to ask about gluten intolerance when you visit your GI doc. many people diagnosed with irritated bowel have celiac disease which is related to gluten. doctors a finally realizing 1 in 133 people have it!!

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10/10/08 1:52 P

I've been sick all wk. with a stomach bug. Couln't eat or hardly get out of bed since Monday. I weighed 149!!!!! on wednesday. Monday I weighed 153!!!!!

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10/8/08 9:47 A

SHELLPRO sorry to hear about your health issues. I know just how you feel. I have felt like going to the ER myself, but I figure they would treat me like they did you so I haven't bothered. My weight has fluctuated, too. I'm so discouraged.

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10/7/08 12:01 A

Guys, I'm up to 115lb from my goal achieved in Aug. of 110. I'm going through multiple health issues (if any of you've look at my SparksPg?) Just spent half the day in Emergency with extreme lower right back & abdominal pain. The only thing done was a urine test for infection:( They've assumed either my IBS has flared or I passed a kidney stone. I just don't know what to think. I'm not ever comfortable, the extreme pain is less. But I can't eat. It seems to flare it all up again! I'm supposed to see a new GI asap.

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9/29/08 7:36 P

Great job.

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9/29/08 9:29 A

Way to go. I had a bout with my IBS and had to eat stuff high in carbs and gain. I'm very discouraged.

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9/17/08 11:00 A

I got on the scale and lost 2 pounds in 3 days!!!!

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9/11/08 12:45 P

SWEETWHEELS43 I may try the protein shakes. I've been trying to cut the carbs and do more protein, but it hasn't been working in my favor.

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9/5/08 10:12 P

great job

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9/5/08 1:01 P

Hey guys I lost 2lbs this week...yeah!!

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9/5/08 12:36 P

If you can try just having water and protein shakes for one day and see if that breaks your plateau? I do that when it seems like I have gone for 2 weeks without losing and then it breaks that plateau.

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9/5/08 12:23 P

Great job SWEETWHEELS43 ....as for me...I'm still stuck. I just can't seem to get those last 5-6 lbs off. I'm exercising, whating what I eat...but to no avail. I think it has something to do with my IBS flaring up AGAIN......that and the fact that my metabolism isn't what it used to be.

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9/5/08 11:30 A

I lost 1.5 lbs this week yeah.

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8/26/08 8:50 A

I've been losing since 2004- the last 10lbs. here at Sparks!

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8/25/08 11:40 A

How long have you been doing Spark People? I see you are almost at goal weight that is fantastic!
Keep up the good work.

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8/25/08 11:38 A

Google Dr. Johnson UP Day Down Day Diet and read his web site. It will explain the diet and I am going into my 2nd week starting today. I have lost 3.8 lbs in the first week and we will see next Saturday if I lose any weight this week.

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8/25/08 8:23 A

I seem to be stuck and can't seem to lose. Those last few seem to be the hardest. What is The Alternate Diet?

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8/23/08 7:14 P

You'll catch me in no time! Keep up the good work!

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8/23/08 12:11 P

Woo hoo I just did my first weigh in and I lost 4 lbs in one week! This Alterate Day Diet really works and I for once have not had any IBS issues last week.
Next week will be different I will work 2 days a week at the food bank and 2 days a week at the blood bank. We will see if the stress gets my IBS started again.

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8/22/08 9:50 A

Didn't want to weigh in this week..Issues with my IBS..Should be able to weigh in next week..

Kenya,Georgia

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8/20/08 8:24 P

Hey, we all understand:( I usually will feel better & more energized once I get going- dreading the cooler weather though I want it- body will NOT be as happy!

Yikes! according to my Drs scales mine are off! by about 5 lbs! I haven't made my goal? or is it all muscle? Tape measures the same & clothes fit loser!

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8/19/08 12:01 P

I finally lost two pounds - and I started in early July. For some reason, the scale would just not move. Then, about two weeks ago I ramped up the exercise to 45 minutes a day, five days a week...and now, finally some progress.

I couldn't work out for the last two days due to my IBS acting up...but managed to get myself out this morning for a bike ride despite intense fatigue. I hate that fatigue.

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8/17/08 2:58 A

Weigh after you shower, you'll lose 2 lbs!) I'm up 2 lbs, but you should see my muscles!

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8/16/08 4:57 P

I had the same problem. I weigh in every two weeks so I don't see all the yo-yo's and get all depressed. I am down 3.4 pounds in two weeks. It was a surprise, a welcomed one, but still. I didn't feel like I had lost anything. I only lost .5 inches though. I had better beef up the exercise program! Just remember, it didn't get there in a day and it won't come off in a day. Chin up, we're here pullin for ya!

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8/14/08 11:19 A

Just hang in there. It take time you will lose the weight Just one day at a time. Focus on just for today. Stick to your plan for today and don't worry about tomorrow. Walk!!! Walk!!! Walk!!! that is your best exercise. You can do it. The first 5lbs is the hardiest.

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8/14/08 10:00 A

I gained my 3lbs back Let me tell you team mates, stick to your meal plan!!!

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8/11/08 1:27 P

Have urinated yet??

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8/11/08 12:48 P

161-----still can't move my rings

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8/11/08 11:19 A

Keep your head up!!

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8/10/08 12:59 P

TRUDY--drink up and don't worry. I so love yur outfit.

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8/10/08 12:41 P

Seems I gained 3 lbs.----it must be fluid cause I can't move my rings. Oh, well.

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8/9/08 1:07 P

I lost 3 pounds this week!!

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8/9/08 2:46 A

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8/8/08 3:56 P

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8/8/08 10:46 A

I LOST 2.5 POUNDS THIS WEEK!!!!

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8/5/08 4:26 P

Thanks Trudy, for the compliment.

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8/5/08 12:14 P

And you should !!!!You're such an inspiration

Edited by: SWINGINGRAMA at: 8/5/2008 (12:12)

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8/4/08 11:15 A

SWINGINGRAMA--GOOD GOING~~I am up 2 ounces, shall I worry, no~~
I feel so personal proud when someone has lost weight.

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8/4/08 10:55 A

160 lb. today---------pasted my goal of 20 lb

Edited by: SWINGINGRAMA at: 8/4/2008 (10:54)

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8/1/08 7:21 P

Shellpo--wish I knew where it came from, I could use one also. If you find out, we will both know.

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8/1/08 6:56 P

How do I get the nifty pounds lost logo? Offficially 110 lbs today!! I passed my Goal *LOL Even if it is only 11 lbs :( that I've lost here with Sparks-I'd like to show it!

Edited by: SHELLPRO at: 8/1/2008 (18:54)

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8/1/08 2:13 P

DITTO!!!!!

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7/22/08 8:12 A

PACOPUPPY27 -down 5 pounds-that is reason to celebrate.

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7/22/08 7:57 A

I am having a this morning, 5 nasty pounds are gone for good.

Edited by: PACOPUPPY27 at: 7/22/2008 (07:55)

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7/21/08 7:02 P

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7/21/08 5:37 P

134 July 12!! I reached my goal!!

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7/12/08 12:42 P

U make my one lbs lost this week look like a party!!!

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7/12/08 12:30 P

Rachel :)

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7/11/08 11:17 P

Started at 190 lbs 7 wks back. Lost 11lbs at this point. The weight fluctuates 3 lbs depending on time of the day.

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7/9/08 1:00 A

Still holding at 118! finally got my 10 mi. in today!

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7/8/08 1:10 A

2BMOREFIT YOU GO Girl!!!!

Rachel

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7/7/08 10:32 P

Weighed in on July 6th and lost another pound

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7/7/08 12:10 P

250.6 and my measurements are down!!! Feel like a winner :)

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7/7/08 11:31 A

Hi everyone !! I thought I would join the weigh in 180#s. I was reading through the thread, and I think being IBS-A (I think thats what I am)might be the reason my wieght shifts. I never really thought about it, but having both symptoms, I never know what to expect.That would answer my question, when I weigh in on another team that I am on, why I can fluctuate between 3-4 lbs. I lost 3#'s last week, but this week I am up 3. I have not changed much in my diet and I work out everyday.. sooo... I was thinking , yep it might just be my IBS..
What do you think?
Tish

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6/24/08 1:35 P

back up to 256 :(

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6/24/08 11:08 A

this is starting to get ridiculous! & have appointment with Internist on Thurs.26th, I'm now back up to 119 lbs!
You've all seen my exercise & food logs? Is it my Thyroid Meds? Measurements are the same!

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6/15/08 8:26 A

My weight fluctuates like crazy. I can change up to 10 pounds in any given week. I usually stay at the same weight or gain weight for up to 3 weeks, then the 4th or 5th week I suddenly drop about 8 pounds. It can be quite discouraging to weigh in weekly, so I mostly try to take notice of how my clothes are fitting and I keep a daily food and excercise journal to keep me honest.

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6/12/08 7:59 A

Started at 120 in April, down to 115 for a short 2 wks of May, back up to 117lbs now : (

Same today!

Edited by: SHELLPRO at: 6/16/2008 (17:56)

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6/9/08 11:01 A

2 more pounds down!!! This will be a LONG journey but what isn't?

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6/9/08 10:35 A

Started the month at 207 and this morning down to 204 so 3 lbs so far.

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6/4/08 11:17 P

These have been interesting to read ... what is the best day to weigh in ?

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6/1/08 10:48 A

Still holding steady between 148 and 152(152 this morning...where did that come from!)

Oh, well, it is a new month and I will be back on track and I will lose!

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5/31/08 6:36 P

No loss no gain, of course I wasn't able to keep track as well this week, with it being the first week of summer semester. I'll try better next week!!!! Hey at least i didnt gain any weight right!!!

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5/31/08 5:07 P

Crotty,

You know my weekends are the same as my weekdays. I'm retired so every day is a weekend. It actually is harder for me during the week to tell the truth because we usually go out to dinner one sometime two nights a week and I do lunches out with my girlfriends during the week too. Wekkends we don't usually go out because we have to fight against all the working people. My daughter and grandkids sometime come over on the weekends or we go to their house so I get my grandkid fix.

Have a good rest of the weekend. Our rain finally stopped and I'm feeling more alive. I really don't like rainy days. Makes me feel so lazy. I'm thinking about going over to the clubhouse to exercise but if I do that then I won't be able to exercise in the a.m. like I planned to. We'll see.

Talk later.

Bobbie

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5/31/08 3:38 P

Bobbie--weighting after the weekend might be hard. Then again it may keep you on your toes, and decrease your eating over weekend.

SHELLP0 - Good for you!! Walk proud.

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5/31/08 2:43 P

Whopee! back down to 115 for 2 days!

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5/31/08 1:58 P

My weight fluctuates a lot too. I weighed myself on Thursday after 1 week and found that I lost 3 lbs. Well, this morning -- an unofficial weigh day for me -- I jumped on the scale only to find out that today I'm up 2 lbs. I'm going to change my weigh day to Monday's so I may not see anything this week since it will officially only be 4 days from my last weigh.

Monday's are an easier day for me to remember to weigh myself.

Have a good day,

Bobbie

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5/31/08 1:21 P

Yes, my weight does flutucate a llot. Depending if I hace eliminated or not. I would think this was true of every one.

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5/31/08 12:59 P

I'm joining in here.

Last Friday I weighed 149.
Today: 149.4
I gained .4 which I suppose with being on vacation and my birthday week isn't so bad.

Quick question for you IBS-As does it seem like your weight has bigger fluctuations? This may be true for other IBSers as well.

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5/24/08 8:15 P

JULIE--what a wonderful way you rewarded yourself. You did a great job!! Thank for getting back to us. Sounds like it was a good day.

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5/24/08 7:58 P

Ok ladies I bought one of those Balls they show the excersizes with. and a Mat to put on the floor to keep it from feeling so hard. what yall think. and i did by a fill-ins puzzle book i couldnt help myself!!
ha hahaha

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5/24/08 11:38 A

YEAH!! Now keep if off-

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5/24/08 11:22 A

OK you inspired me. I left my fear at the door and stepped upon the scale. And I'm down!!!! YEAH!!!

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5/24/08 8:14 A

THANKS, Julie. Just looking for ideas for everyone. Have a great day--

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5/24/08 4:55 A

i had so much to get done yesturday i didnt get a chance but after class today i will be going. and i will let you know. It will probably be a word serch or something crazy like that those are the things that make me happy. funny hua?

Edited by: JULIE752 at: 5/24/2008 (04:54)

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5/24/08 12:28 A

JULIE - How did you reward yourself?

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5/23/08 7:51 P

Good for You! Afraid between stress & hubby's B'day mexican dinner, my IBS-C has me up to 119 lbs agan :(

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5/23/08 12:03 P

That's great!!

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5/23/08 11:12 A

Good for you, Julie!!! Have fun shopping and let us know how well you treated yourself!

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5/23/08 9:02 A

I've been waivering between 141 and 145 all week. Today I'm at 145. Guess I shouldn't worry, as long as it doesn't start creeping back up. But I do need to be more careful. I haven't made it to the gym but once this week either. Oh well..

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5/23/08 8:53 A

Good, get your incentive and keep up the good work.

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5/23/08 8:46 A

Yep! IM going Shopping for myself!!

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5/23/08 8:37 A

Sorry, my brain is in my feet this early--Did you treat yourself to small gift for your weight lose? Sort of a simulator for loosing more weight.

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5/23/08 8:34 A

JULIE-good for you, bet your doctor was also happy with you. I am at a plateau and Bob doesn't want me to loose any more. So I don't worry. I'm at 153 and am 5'7", small boned. Bone size makes a big difference.

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5/23/08 7:40 A

I started this because i couldn't find a forum where we could weigh in and encourage each other for our minor fallbacks and grand successes. So here it is ladies. Weigh in here..

I'll be the first to weigh in so here it is
i have lost 3lbs since sat. Which was the day after my doctors appoint. He told me i weighed 275. so all together i have lost 8lbs this week beat my doctors goal by 3lbs.

Edited by: JULIE752 at: 5/23/2008 (07:41)

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