Reboot with Joe

[Blueyes]

That sounds great, Gayle! When you do a cleanse/reboot like that, it really does take away your cravings for sweets and carbs. I haven't had any sweets for 2 1/2 months, and I've cut wayyyy back on my carbs. I feel so much better, and have lost 18 pounds. I also started an exercise program for an hour a day Mon-Thurs. It is BootCamp, which is a cross-training program, and I am actually enjoying it! There are exercises I have to modify because of my knees..and just being out of shape in general..but it's still a hard workout. I'm beginning to feel a little strong again, and I love it. Just knowing that I am at least trying to be more healthy has done wonders for my mental/emotional health, too.

[gja1000]

Hi Betsi, I'm so glad to hear you are doing so well! I need to get more serious about my exercise. I wasn't supposed to exercise hard doing the cleanse/reboot, but now I can start eating more protein so I've got to get back on the exercise wagon!

[Janet]

Sounds like you're doing really great Gayle!!! You too Betsi! I really need to do something about my weight too and I definitely need to exercise. I have started a bit, but would like to quit craving the sweets and carbs.

The weather has gotten better so I've been enjoying walking more and just being outside.

[DianaB]

I'll have to check out Joe. I've been back seriously on the Atkins diet for the last three weeks. The girls and I have been weighing in on Tuesdays so that's a big incentive. I've been doing pretty good. Like you, after a while the cravings go away. So far I've lost 8 lbs. I am worried about the cruise though!! I hear that there is food all the time......and ice cream!

I have found that cutting out diet pop helps me lose weight. And I've cut out tea and I'm finding that I crave water!!

Good for you and Betsi!!!

[Janet]

Checking to see how everyone is doing with their weightloss or just plain healthy eating.

I see on FB Gayle that you're really into the juicing. I'm glad you're doing so well on it. I know it's not for me...I just don't care for fruits much at all. Veggies I like, but tire of them quickly. What works best for me in the past was just watching what I ate and exercising. Now if I could just get off my big butt and do it. I've gained a few lbs so that puts me at 258 now. Sucks!

So how about the rest of you?

[Blueyes]

I'm still doing ok. The ortho doc made me quit Bootcamp because of my knees..they were killing me! I'm getting shots in them right now, and have 2 more to go. Mike and I joined our local gym this week. I never thought I would miss exercising, but I did, lol! I can at least walk on the treadmill and work out my upper body and abs. I just like feeling stronger, and it relieves stress. Oh, and I've lost 35 lbs. Janet, I would starve without fruit! I have had a serious peach obsession this summer!

[Janet]

35 pounds...WOW!! That's great Betsi, I really need to get busy.....again!