Posts by fatttyj

I'm getting my bachelor's degree in Linguistics and French.  I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up, so July 7th, I'm headed to Niger (west Africa) with the Peace Corps for 27 months.  <<that's my main motivation, now.  I had to do some extra medical tests and forms because my BMI was/is so high, so I really would like to get it under 35 before I leave (it is currently 38.1, but down from >42).  I have joined a gym so I plan on really racking up some exercise points this month... watch out

I'm in for this month, too.  I will be done with classes (TOMORROW IS MY LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOREVER!!), so hopefully I will be able to keep up with sending my points in. 

My points goal will be 2000 points. 

Current weight is 261.8--goal is 253.0 by the end of May.

I'll have some challenge suggestions tomorrow after I'm done with my classes.

I'm trying this, too.  I did it last night and again this morning.  my skin doesn't feel any different than from what I was doing before (acne scrub 3-4 times/wk (i know, i know BAD), acne wash every time i washed--am/pm-- that i didn't do the scrub, alcohol-free toner, acne spot med, and spf moisturizer).  But I feel a LOT better about what I have put on my skin.  I'm really looking forward to seeing results!  I'll keep you guys updated.

accomplished only 1/3 goals yesterday.  Today will be better though, because I got a good night's sleep, and now the pressure is really on.  At least I have a hair-cut appointment to look forward to this afternoon.

1050/1500

lorriec: quite the opposite actually...  \m/ hook 'em horns!

945/1500

I have 108 pounds to lose.  those 8 pounds, specifically, are killing me.  I've been actively working at losing weight for the past 5 weeks, and I've lost 20.5 pounds, putting my current weight at 268.0.   I'm exercising, eating right, eating vegan, counting calories, and drinking water.  I'm 21 years old (22 next month) and 5' 9.5" (I fight for that half an inch because my mom is 5' 9" and claims to be just as tall/taller than me).

So, Hello!

I'm right there with you both. but it will pass for all of us. don't worry!!

on an unrelated note, is that a texas a&m jacket in your pic, lorrie?

you've had us stumped, my friend.   however.  i have this for you:

::KAPOW:: storm troopers are real!  but you're the only person that can see them>>enjoy the straight-jacket, buddy.

I wish time would magically fast forward to 5/10 at 5PM when I will be done with all of my classes/finals/COLLEGE!

This turned out longer than I was expecting--enjoy the novel?

While I'm 100% sure that it is possible to not lose/gain weight when going vegan, that has NOT been my experience.  I ate completely vegan for the month of October '07--my friend said I couldn't do it for a week, so I said "watch me do it for a month!"  I think I lost about 15 pounds in that month, without really trying.. I certainly wasn't counting calories or anything.  I ate as much as I wanted of whatever I wanted (as long as it was vegan).  I also felt SO much better--never stuffy, etc.  I would never have called myself "lactose intolerant" or anything like that, I love(d) cheese and ate a lot of it.  It never made me ill.  Sooo with that month of experience, and my looming graduation/obvious health concerns, I decided I would go vegan again for (at least) the two months until my graduation.  It has been one month... exactly as of today, and I have lost 21.5 pounds.  I had/have a lot of weight to lose, and while I know that this isn't really the ideal rate to lose weight, I don't think I could force myself to eat anymore than I do now, so I'm going with it.  How much of this is just because I'm vegan now?  I'm not really sure, because I have started exercising and I do watch what I eat as far as calories/fat/sugar/etc I eat.  But I think being vegan has certainly contributed quite a bit to it. 

As far as you being worried about eating w/ your fiance, etc.  It really isn't that hard, I don't think.  I live/eat most of my meals with my meat/cheese/egg loving roommate.  If I make pasta with tomato sauce, he adds meatballs/parm to his.  If I'm having rice/tofu/veggies, he adds a hunk of meat to his plate... luckily he's a pretty decent cook, so i don't have to cook for him (not sure what your situation is).  But really, even if you start off gradually, I think it will help you.  Just start by avoiding the obvious--no cheese on that sandwich, please.  hold the butter/sour cream on that baked potato, thanks!  It's doable, and let me know if i can help!

I drink at least 5 liters of water/day.  And I have exercised at least 30 minutes each day in April.  I also do what I can to incorporate the challenges in to my workout/life.  i set out to have a great april, and half way through, it has been!

Good luck everybody!!

wow, jane.  graphic.

685/1500

Unfortunately, I do not have a recipe for you.  However, I have advice.  DO NOT buy "chreese"/road's end products.  http://www.chreese.com/ ; SOOO gross!!

but do let me know if you find something that is delicious, because i would love a good vegan "cheese" sauce.