Which Weight Loss Plan Works the Best?

[ktschris]

These are all great ideas and suggestions and it easier to do when you have sort of a buddy system, that's why WW is so effective. But don't forget ALWAYS check with your doctor before you put yourself on any kind of fad diet or start a new exercise program! Very important. Good luck to you. (I'd give advise, but I seem to yoyo every few years - so you don't want my tips )

 

[Miss Kitty]

These are all great ideas and suggestions and it easier to do when you have sort of a buddy system, that's why WW is so effective. But don't forget ALWAYS check with your doctor before you put yourself on any kind of fad diet or start a new exercise program! Very important. Good luck to you. (I'd give advise, but I seem to yoyo every few years - so you don't want my tips )

My doctor agrees with you! He believes whenever you deprive yourself, you set yourself up for a fall. Balance is the key...and that is the dilemma! I think my problem (and some moms will see this too!) is that as a young mom, I didn't take care of myself. My husband's job was/is very demanding and I had no family in town. I did the volunteer track until I learned to say NO! at 40...(except for school stuff). I wore myself out! Now, with the empty nest, my life is full of opportunities and I can get paralyzed with the choices. I am getting better at it everyday!

 

[CastlesOfSand]

My doctor agrees with you! He believes whenever you deprive yourself, you set yourself up for a fall. Balance is the key...and that is the dilemma! I think my problem (and some moms will see this too!) is that as a young mom, I didn't take care of myself. My husband's job was/is very demanding and I had no family in town. I did the volunteer track until I learned to say NO! at 40...(except for school stuff). I wore myself out! Now, with the empty nest, my life is full of opportunities and I can get paralyzed with the choices. I am getting better at it everyday!

I can definitely relate to that? I?m in the wear myself out phase right now! Three kids in grade school, volunteering, sports, dance and more sports?.. well I hardly get a moment for ME! I?m trying though.. I bought some really good workout CD?s from Beachbody.com. I really like them and they seem to be working. I really like the Power 90 and the Slim in 6. I am trying to cut down on carbs too....But I really like my red wine! I started walking about a month ago. I try to walk 1 - 2 miles each day during the week (not on weekends).

 

[CastlesOfSand]

Check out Wowy.com You can log in and virtually work out with people all over the country. It has calendars so you can track your success and your workout schedule. They also have a buddy system although I have never used it.

 

[Sheila]

Just enjoy every precious minute with your children because, as I've said elsewhere on this board, time just flies by. One minute they're entering 8th grade, and the next minute you're packing them up for college.

Congratulations on having such a good relationship with your daughter. Not everyone can say that. You must be a very good Mom.

Thanks for the kind words.

BR and OL,

From a Mom that has now seen both children graduate from college. One is married(talk about tough!) and about to make me a first time Grana. Let me just say, to some degree you never stop having that empty nest sadness. i still leave my son's mail in the same spot on the stairs. I still have some of their stuff from birth to grown up packed away.

On the other hand. We are able to enjoy ourselves on so many more levels now. Mom's never let go of all those sweet memories. It will get better BR. Trust me. It will. My two are the best things I've ever done in my life. But, I'm so proud of the young adults they have become. It's awesome!

My daughter reminded me last week that I always told her, "give your babies roots and wings. The roots are easy. The wings are hard as hell. But in the end they'll be glad you did."

I know your daughter appreciates and respects the fact you are giving her wings. She will know one day at what price they came.

 

[Mermaid]

Gosh. If anyone wants to feel all the love and concern everyone on this board has for each other, all they need to do is read this post.

 

[Rudyjohn]

Feel the love & emotion is right!! I would never have tho't a weight thread would turn to this! But then again, weight is such an emotional thing, that it does make since after all. Thanks to everyone for all the excellent advice, links, etc. on weight loss.
Now on to the "maternal" issues which seems to be so powerful to most of us, whether our children are out of the house or have reached certain junctures. My son (an only child) will be 15 this month so we're not quite where some of you are but I can certainly relate and feel your pain. I think about losing that closeness and even some control. But the "give them roots & then give them their wings" really hit home just now! Wow!!!!! But it's just so hard.
He is going to his 1st real high school Homecoming game tonight, dance tomorrow and all the festivities. It's all so exciting for him but it really hits a soft spot for my husband and me. It's true how time flies. It seems like just yesterday we were taking him to see his first real movie at the movie theatre to see Snow White. That was 10, short years ago.

 

[Miss Kitty]

and not a dry eye in the place....

 

[Beach Runner]

BR and OL,

From a Mom that has now seen both children graduate from college. One is married(talk about tough!) and about to make me a first time Grana. Let me just say, to some degree you never stop having that empty nest sadness. i still leave my son's mail in the same spot on the stairs. I still have some of their stuff from birth to grown up packed away.

On the other hand. We are able to enjoy ourselves on so many more levels now. Mom's never let go of all those sweet memories. It will get better BR. Trust me. It will. My two are the best things I've ever done in my life. But, I'm so proud of the young adults they have become. It's awesome!

My daughter reminded me last week that I always told her, "give your babies roots and wings. The roots are easy. The wings are hard as hell. But in the end they'll be glad you did."

I know your daughter appreciates and respects the fact you are giving her wings. She will know one day at what price they came.

Oh, gosh, that's SOOOOO sweet. I'm crying.

There are some awesome people on this board.

 

[Suncat]

Don't worry too much...after going through all that you all have talked about, and I have ... sometimes they MOVE BACK HOME! (But that's OK too.)