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[Dancing Lawn]

DIETS! I see by my New Year's Resolution thread, that a lot of us plan to lose some weight. I've put all the names of those joined in and said weight loss was a goal, in my P.T. contact list. Anyone who wants to, is more than welcome to join in, and get and give support. You can P.T. me, or just says so on this thread. Let's see if we can stick it out to achieve our goals, and not give up after a week or two.

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[Dancing Lawn]

DIETS! I see by my New Year's Resolution thread, that a lot of us plan to lose some weight. I've put all the names of those joined in and said weight loss was a goal, in my P.T. contact list. Anyone who wants to, is more than welcome to join in, and get and give support. You can P.T. me, or just says so on this thread. Let's see if we can stick it out to achieve our goals, and not give up after a week or two.

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[Kels]

me! me! And everyone has to PINKY PROMISE to get on each others' backs if we don't hit our goals! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

-Kelsey-
It is so easy, in the presence of horses, to appear foolish or incompetent.

[EricaR]

Count me in for the PT too. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

What if the Hokey Pokey *IS* what its all about?

[Windsor]

I'm in! But dancinglawn, in pursuit of our goals we may all have to embrace the concept of more hard work and LESS fine dining. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Kels]

http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif Windsor, good point!

-Kelsey-
It is so easy, in the presence of horses, to appear foolish or incompetent.

[wanderlust]

Me too, me too. I've got 10 or 15lbs to finish off...

~formerly Master Tally~

[horsegirl33]

Add me in too!!! Anyone else doing the weight watchers diet?! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I LOFF it! But...I just have to start it again! haha!

***God forbid that I should go to any heaven in which there are no horses***

~~member of the Chicken Jumper Clique (AND PROUD OF IT!!) http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif, IHSA clique & only child clique~~

[HelloAgain]

I'm low-carbing... lost 9 lbs since thanksgiving by cutting out all sugars and starch... keeping it to meats, veggies, small amounts of fruit and a few legumes.

10 more to go!

Proud Member: Bull-snap Haters Clique, Michigan Clique, and Appaloosa Clique!

[Galileo1998]

Me too, me too!!! But it doesn't help that my boyfriend is a FINE DINING CHEF!!!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Foxhound]

Count me in. I'm trying to kick my chocolate habit.

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Just remember, any kid who makes fun of you is a creepy little loser who will end up working in a car wash.

[mrs.smith]

ME TOO!! Have about 20-25lbs to lose here. If I get any fatter, I'll need my own zip code http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif

" I didn't really say everything I said "--Yogi Berra

Member of the Olde Farte Clique

[Windsor]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kels:
http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif Windsor, good point!

-Kelsey-
It is so easy, in the presence of horses, to appear foolish or incompetent.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks! I'm going to need you and everyone else here to give a good e-kick in the a$$--starting tomorrow, of course. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[ximmer]

Please add me to the PT list. I have about 15 lbs to drop.

Thanks,
ximmer

[imapepper]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Windsor:
I'm in! But dancinglawn, in pursuit of our goals we may all have to embrace the concept of more hard work and LESS fine dining. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

SSSHHH...nobody tell the Pocket Trainer. This would be very frowned upon http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Oh and I'm in http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I need to drop about 15 lbs. I had lost them but seemed to have found them again http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Adelita]

Oooh count me in, 20 lbs to go here....

&gt;^.,.^&lt;


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Helping those who cannot afford veterinary care for their pets...

[LBlue]

I started early, at the beginning of December and have lost about 5 lbs so far. I am not by any means overweight but I want to get back to where I used to be, and would like to lose another 5-10 lbs.

I am just doing portion control and trying to really stay away from sugars. It is hard this time of year, since our house is FULL of cookies/chocolate/etc but I find the less I eat it, the less I want it. I am also makign sure I dont eat more than about 1200 calories a day depending on how much activity I do.

I am also trying to wait as long as possible before eating, and "bear" being hungry, and then only eating enough to stop the hunger pangs. That has helped a lot.

Other than that, I have started doing some pilates. I only do it for a few minutes every day or every other day. It seems to be working, or at least its making me feel better!

[nikki3]

Dancing Lawn- Sign me up please, I have 2 resolutions, lose this weight and ride more regularly (when did I become such a weather wimp?)
Thanks,
Nikki

[*spring*]

Meh, count me in. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I'm not overweight but I would like to lose 10lbs. (I also need to get into better shape... I'm OK riding-wise, but when I'm breathing a little after running up and down the stairs... LOL http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif I blame school. There's no time for anything but studying (that piled on top of an x-mas break filled with cookies and cakes and other refined carbs certainly doesn't help...)

Perhaps actually writing it down will help me put my 'get in shape' plan into action. (I swear for the past week I've been saying "This is the last day for sitting around and eating cookies", and inevitably, the following day becomes the new 'final day', and then the next, etc.) (COTH is helpful for so many things http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif )

- To Ride A Horse Is To Borrow Freedom -

[nycjumper]

Count me in. Also can we add an exercise component to it? I need to lose 5-10 pounds but more importantly, I need to get in better shape. I need better stomach muscles to help me stay nice and balanced over those fences. Anyone else want to be my "Get Thee To A Gym!" buddy?

[Cassiopeia]

I think GM should do an exercise video for equestrians. Then he could berate us about our weight in the privacy of our own homes and at the same time motivate us in exercise by explaining how being more fit will improve our riding.

[This message was edited by Cassiopeia on Dec. 31, 2003 at 01:58 PM.]

[shmon]

Count me in. I dropped about 8 pounds a couple weeks ago, and then went home to my parents' for a week and did nothing but eat and drink. Back to square one http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif

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"Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life."

[Xena]

Count me in as well....I'd love to drop about 20 and I think the exercise habit should be added too! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Merlin]

Add me in too... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif

I am DETERMINED this time!!!

[onelanerode]

As soon as I get over the flu, it's back to the gym. But somehow, when I can't breathe or walk from the couch to the bathroom without feeling dizzy, I'm betting the folks at my gym won't mind if I start my New Year's resolution a little later.
This is the second New Year's I've spent sick. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
And while there's food in the house, I can't say I'm too interested in eating it at the moment. I think I'd do well to buy stock in Kleenex though. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Be careful to whom you lend your shirt if you have a tendency to wear your heart upon your sleeve.

[evenstar]

If only there were a Pocket Dieter. Then we could lose weight and still "dine finely" http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[baileygreyhorse]

Yep, I'm in for about 20. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif
Too much good cooking while I was at the in-laws. Hey, wait a minute! I was the one doing most of the cooking! Guess I go a little overboard when I have an audience.

Founder of the Packrats Anonymous Clique
Proud Member of the Dirty Grey Horse Clique
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[ESG]

bailey, you sound like me; I can never resist "showing off" in the kitchen when I have an audience bigger than spousal unit and myself. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Count me in, please. I've gained about 12 pounds since moving here three years ago. I've lost it, but it keeps finding me again. Back to cleaning stalls and riding more regularly will help, but the low-carb thing and me are gonna be tight. South Beach Diet, here I come! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[Dancing Lawn]

Oh, MY! Including myself, there are FORTY of us, who promise to become sveldt, and willowy creatures this year. Tomorrow, I will get on the scale (gulp) and confess all. You're all in my list of contacts for a private topic, so I'll post it there, and hopefully, this will work. If not, we'll have to try a different approach. happy new year, everyone, and good luck!

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[daytimedrama]

I'm in too......might need to wait until after tomorrow's dinner though http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

~Christina~
"Our love is God, let's go get a Slushie" -Heathers

[shadytrake]

Please add me in! I am on the last 10lbs and up to 5k in 31min. I want to run it in under 30 mins and have great abs and thighs so that I can ride DEEP! Ha, Ha, Ha (ok flame suit on-don't kill me for poking a little fun) http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

"If Noah had been truly wise, he would have swatted those two flies."-Helen Castle

Proud member of the Clean Horse, Dirty House Clique! Founder of the Goodbye Fat, Hello Muscle Clique!

[Big Day]

Count me in too...on this subject, I can't just lurk. I'm planning to do the low carb thing, and try to get back into my "regular" clothes!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif

[SillyFilly]

Might I slip in?

I just need to slim a bit and get in better shape - no poundage goal, but working out goals!

Amy
MOOP Clique! OPH Clique! GUBR Clique!
Disgruntled College Student Clique!

[Backstage]

Add me too http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

"Those are my principles. If you don't like them I have others."
Groucho Marx.

[munchkin]

Me too, me too. I only need to lose about 10-15 pounds but I guess weeks of doing nothing due to shoulder surgery causes that overeating thing. Hopefully now Im more active again I will lose some as well as being done with Holiday overeating and fattening food. Heres to losing fat and getting into better shape.
Cheers to all.

[Windsor]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by *spring*:
Meh, count me in. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

(I swear for the past week I've been saying "This is the last day for sitting around and eating cookies", and inevitably, the following day becomes the new 'final day', and then the next, etc.) (COTH is helpful for so many things http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif )

- To Ride A Horse Is To Borrow Freedom - <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Meh, indeed! The "final day" thing is my exact same game plan. If I had a dime for every "final day" I'd had, I'd have my Middleburg/Upperville equestrian estate by now!!!

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Good luck to us!

[All4Ceci]

Alright, I'll bite - ooops, I mean - sign me up!!!!

Gosh - I so need to do this - so I think htat this group will be GRAND!!!!
Thanks

[Row Wisco, Row!]

Can I please join in? I am a post-surgical pound-packer. I love to be active and healthy, but I also love to be lazy and eat junk food. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif It has not been kind.

I can't think of anyone I'd rather make this journey with than y'all! I'm excited for us to all reach our goals in this new year. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

To be great is to dare to rise above the sea of mediocrity and surround yourself by the elite...
To be excellent is to never give in to the mental weakness or fear.

[Just My Style]

Please add me too. I am carrying around baby weight. Unfortunately, my baby is now 3 1/2. I would like to lose about 20.

GA Clique/Drafties Clique
Live Large- Ride a Drafty!

[Dancing Lawn]

Good morning, everyone. i'n trying to start a private topic, but so far I can only Pt one person at a time. Does anyone know how to do a group PT? There are, at last count, 49 of us, including me. i got on the scale this morning, it isn't pretty. So, good bye 25 pounds. I did 20 minutes of "Falun Dafa" because I found a video tape at the library, in their free to good home stack. It's a lot like yoga, but apparantly it was banned in China, because of it's political association! My small stallion will apprecitate it when I lose all this extra baggage, because I'm starting to break him, and I'm just that much too big for him.

Someone mentioned something about a link to their own site, to do this group thing, maybe that's an option.

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[my buddy's blue]

Please add me to your PT list. I want to loose about 30 pounds by March. Thanks, Becca

It is not the size of the dog in the fight, it is the size of the fight in the dog.

[FatAppyRosie]

Oh I hope it's not too late for me to get on the list. I'm noe of those who needs to kick the sugar habit, and start an excercise habit (treadmill is in the mail http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif)

I can go the distance & I'll stay on track, no I won't accept defeat. It's an uphill slope, but I won't lose hope. Till I go the distance and my journey is complete.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ifihadwords4u

[Against The Wind]

Oh dear, I don't know how I missed this, please do count me in and unfortunately, my goal is to lose 30 lbs. so I'll need all the help I can get. Thanks!!!!!

~~I hear opportunity knocking, but I can't find the door!~~

[All4Ceci]

Greetings Dancing Lawn,
I noticed that you had asked about how to initiate a "group" PT. My delima is that I have never PT'ed or been the subnject of a "PT", so am therefore unsure if I receive a notice.....or is there soemthing that I will need to check.
Thanks a bunch for doing this - you are a gem!!!!

[All4Ceci]

oh boy,
Not only do I have to lose weight - but another NY resolution - is to begin to check my spelling prior to hitting "post now"
Tee Hee

[chizzy]

I can't lurk either -- 12 more pounds to lose and MUCH more exercise. My instructor told me to use my stomach muscles and I said I was.... and worse, I've already had some degree of bonethinning (at WAY too young) so I need to start weight bearing exercises.

[o2binca]

If it's not too late can I join in...never hurts to have a little extra motivation.

[Kerby]

sign me up!

I need someone to give my motivation a kick!

[Blue Devil]

I'm SOOO in http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif College is terrible for trying to get in shape!!

My story is in the New York Times!
http://www.nytimes.com/uwire/uwire_TQED110720031291208.html?ex=1146286800&en

[Dancing Lawn]

Hi, everyone. I've been trying to do a group PT, but everytime, I get as far as confirm participants/post new topic, and my computer freezes. There are over 50 in the group. Is there a nother way of doing this? Maybe through a Yahoo groups e-mail thing? I know so little about computers, I can just do the basics. Time for me to sign up for a computer for dummies course! And I've given up croisants for breakfast!

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[Kels]

I'd be willing to set up a password protected (by invitation only) PT type thing on my website...And seeing as how it's the weekend, I should have time to get it done by Sunday.

Let me know what you think- and if you all want me to do it, what kinds of features do you want? Do you want to have a daily or weekly weigh in? A place to put everyone's goals versus what they've been doing? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Let me know!!!

-Kelsey-
It is so easy, in the presence of horses, to appear foolish or incompetent.

[dressager]

Can I join? Not looking to loose weight as much as I am to just trim down.

Dressager (http://www.geocities.com/lubenkafarm)
You don't throw a whole life away just because its a little banged up - Tom Smith

[imapepper]

Kels, that would be really cool http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif The goals/progress thing would be good. Also, I am not sure if we could set it up like a group or not, but there is a website that you can track your food at www.fitday.com (http://www.fitday.com) It helps me realize when I am hitting the junk food pretty hard. I haven't used it in awhile http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[race_run_jump]

Me too - why is it so easy to gain it, then it won't leave??? Now just starting low carb - unfortunately, a McGriddle somehow doesn't fit into the weight loss plan! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif My baby weight is also nearing 3- I suppose it is WELL past time for it to go!

[Kels]

All right http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I am at work right now but I can start writing the code in the down time...Then after work, riding, and the Ohio State game tonight I will get cracking!

Keep the ideas coming- and when it's ready I will post the URL so everyone can come join...

I was just asked to set up an OTTB forum too so look forward to that!

-Kelsey-
It is so easy, in the presence of horses, to appear foolish or incompetent.

[brokenarrowdj]

Oooh, I need to join, too. 30+ lbs to lose. Atkins was really working last spring, then I fell off the wagon. I guarantee the horses would appreciate me more! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[Dancing Lawn]

Kels, you're the best! I like the idea of a weekly weigh-in. Goals are good, too. The list of people wanting to join in just keep growing! This will be the year of the fit equestrians!

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[Robyn]

Me too, me too! I've realized that while I would like to lose about 12 - 15 pounds, at my age I have to pick - body or face, so I'm in for about 5 to 8 instead! And by the middle of February please...!
Robyn

[AllWeatherGal]

Kels,

Sign me up for the weight thingy and let me know if you want a link to the OTTB forum from the mighty thoroughbred clique website.

*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= *

The Mighty Thoroughbred Clique (http://www.webdiva4hire.com/mightythoroughbredclique/index.html)

[Blugal]

Sign me up too please.....http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif I know it's time!!! (Summer breeches don't exactly fit anymore...)

Whoo hoo~ finished exams at last!
~ More leg, less hand. ~

[Kerby]

so, for Kels, the people so far wanting to join:

dancing lawn
Kels
EricaR
Windsor
Wanderlust
horsegirl33
HelloAgain
Galileo1998
Foxhound
basset
ximmer
imapepper
Adelita
LBlue
nikki3
*spring*
nycjumper
Cassiopeia
shmon
xena
Merlin
miss annie
evenstar
baileygreyhorse
ESG
daytimedrama
shadytrake
Big Day
Silly Filly
Backstage Pass
munchkin
All4Ceci
Row Wisco, Row!
Just My Style
my buddy's blue
FatAppyRosie
Against The Wind
chizzy
o2binca
Kerby
Blue Devil
dressager
race_run_jump
brokenarrowdj
Robyn
AllWeatherGal
Blugal


ok... thats it, so far!

January for me: lose 5 lbs (aka holiday weight!)

[Tin]

add me too please! I want 10 pounds off atleast!

~ they tease you cause they like you ~

[Dancing Lawn]

More to add:
Tin
Nauset
lupin
Room31
b0rntofly
equestrielle
Adelita
Phaxxton
DixieChick
Katom Cree
Dee
Sarah
RLady
Evan
Winged Panda
JumperBean
coronado SJ33
GetSmart
New Identity
Saudi Hunter

Wow! There are dozens of us!

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[Nitro's Mommy]

I want to join please! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

"My insurance doesn't cover PMS." --10 things I hate about you

[budman]

OK, I need to get on this list too. I'll shoot for 20, 40 wouldn't hurt but short term I just want to loosen up my jeans!

Leader of the petition to call "trolls" "garage gnomes"
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[malarkey]

I'd love to join if its not too late. I need the group motivation! Should we just make our own email list? I'll tell my story once we get going... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

*member of the connemara clique and the adults riding ponies clique*

[Kerby]

just out of curiousity, can everyone get MSN groups, cause I could whip up a group that everyone could post messages, pictures, etc, etc.

(like having our own website, with out the cost!)

let me know.
K.

[nickels and dimes]

add me too!

N&D

[imapepper]

Have we set up a group/website/weekly check-in thread? We could do a weekly "To look better in breeches" thread to make it horse related http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif And do a check in every Monday?

[eclipse]

Sign me up too. I'm actually joining weight watchers today...........I've had it with the extra poundage! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif

"errr, ummm, oomph.....brain fart"!!

[Dancing Lawn]

Hi, Kerby, MSN Groups sounds good, how does it work? Maybe a weekly check in here would be good, too, so that anyone who isn't in the group can be helpful and supportive, as well.
I've been doing some yoga every morning, and I am starting to feel a little more flexible. I have really tight muscles from all the barn chores, but I don't do anything that really stretches my arms, back and legs. And this afternoon, I'm off to the chiropractor, with an hour long massage, to follow.
I have to be really good today, because tomorrow is my mom's birthday (77) and there will be cake.
How's everyone else doing? Any special secrets/tips to share?

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[Rocky]

Please, please, please, I am a techno moron but count me in too....

I have gained 30+ pounds in the past 3 years...the last 20 have been gained since Christmas 2002....

What I really need is someone to do my grocery shopping on a regular basis...I don't mind cooking if the stuff is already in the fridge, but it is too easy to come home after 14 hours at the barn and drive through the "Fast Food" or microwave crappy hi fat prep food instead of grocery shopping and cooking....

I did take the first step by purchasing the "South Beach Diet" book on sale at Sam's Club.....now I just have to read, understand, and do it....

My new barn mantra...MYOB MYOB

[Bells]

Add me too please. I am just getting through thyroid cancer which oddly enough can have a side effect of weight gainhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif And I am having a bear of a time getting rid of the 10 lbs that were added to the 15 I already needed to lose.

Rose

[Kerby]

dancing lawn: MSN groups only require a person to 'log on' using an email address (of which they can provide you with one, there are free hotmail accounts if you want.) The only problem is that MSN and macitosh computers don't like each other. I can set up a rough group for people to look at and see how it is, before we agree or disagree to have it. They even have a group 'chat room' if people want to talk one on one real time to people. The easiest thing to do is make one, then show you.

K.

[brokenarrowdj]

dancing lawn
How about a 'yahoo' group? They are easy to set up and many people already have yahoo id's.

Just an idea.

[RumoursFollow]

I'll join. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I should probably be embarrassed to say a number outloud, but since its behind me now, what the hell, right? I lost (as of today) 98lbs in 2003 + the first week of Jan. I have 17lbs left to lose before I hit my goal weight. I need motivation to keep going into the new year. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Sign me up man! lol

[Dancing Lawn]

Rumours! You don't need us to inspire you! Instead, we need you!
I think a Yahoo group sounds like the easiest thing, what do the rest of you think?

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[Dancing Lawn]

Just wanted to add, that along with getting my hair done ( resolution #1) I went to the chiropractor this afternoon, for a complete overhaul, and followed it immediately with an hour long massage. I feel like a whole new person. Why do I not treat myself like this more often? I always put off the things that make ME feel better, but not anymore. The next appointment is booked for the first of March.

this is the year of shameless self-improvement.

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[Adelita]

Rumours!!! That's AMAZING!!!!!!!

How did you do it?

Me, I ate an apple fritter for breakfast this morning. Sigh....

&gt;^.,.^&lt;


www.imom.org (http://www.imom.org)
501(c)3 all volunteer organization that helps those who cannot pay for veterinary care for their pets.

[Kerby]

I Don't know about Yahoo groups, I don't use yahoo for anything, but MSN is very easy, use it everyday.

Rumors: Congrats! You are indeed an inspiration, let us know what your secret is!

K.

[Adelita]

oh yeah.....MSN has great groups!

&gt;^.,.^&lt;


www.imom.org (http://www.imom.org)
501(c)3 all volunteer organization that helps those who cannot pay for veterinary care for their pets.

[Dancing Lawn]

Looks like we have a few votes for MSN groups. So, let's do it! Kerby, you start, since you seem to be the only one who knows what they're doing!
I went to the chiropractor yesterday, and had a massage. I feel great! (did I post that already?)

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[eclipse]

OK, call me technically stupid, but how do you sign up for & use MSN??? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

"errr, ummm, oomph.....brain fart"!!

[Kels]

Ahhh- I'm sorry guys I've been so BUSY this weekend. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif Empty promise, I'm sorry! MSN or Yahoo sounds good but if they don't work out I'm still here, if I can find time http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

-Kelsey-
It is so easy, in the presence of horses, to appear foolish or incompetent.

[Painted Joe]

Checking in. I have been busy dealing with my father-in-law's trip to the hospital and all. Diet was not a priorty as I ate when I could and what was available, need I say more. I am just going to try to just exercise more (at home since cold and bad footing have put riding on hold) and really try to limit the "bad" foods (cookies, donuts, etc..)for now to at least prevent more pounds from packing on for now. When things are better settled I will be able to really think of a pound trimming plan.

Member of the Western Clique, Quarter Horse Clique and Stallion Clique

Owner of and slave to a small herd - Indio Joe (Paint Stallion), Im A Skip (AppY Gelding), You Cant Imagine (QH mare), and Miss Orphanannie Two (QH mare)

http://community.webshots.com/user/katomcree

Added pics of my other three horses I had - Pahrump Playpoy, Cree's Tom Boy and Shuggy's Graceful Lady

[RRB]

Is it too late for me to sign up? I've got about 10 to lose, but more importantly I need to re-dedicate myself to working out and taking care of myself.

--R

[Kels]

They keep putting chocolate on my desk for people to eat http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif MUST...RESIST...!!!

Dangit.

-Kelsey-
It is so easy, in the presence of horses, to appear foolish or incompetent.

[ReeseRoo81]

Hope it's not too late for me to join all of you! In my year long absence from riding I gained like 20 lbs- eek! They must definitely come off before I can put my show clothes on this spring!

[JenL]

Ooo can I sign up too? I really want to get in better shape, and eat healthier. Every time I try, I either get bored, or give in to temptation. Please put me on the list.

It's such a waste to be wasted in the first place, I want to taste the taste of being face to face with common grace,to mediate on the warmest dream, and when I walk alone I listen to our secret theme.RHCP

[Kerby]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by eclipse:
OK, call me technically stupid, but how do you sign up for & use MSN??? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

"errr, ummm, oomph.....brain fart"!!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Let me get it all set up and I'll leave step by step instructions on what to do and how. My brother (who was here for christmas) is leaving tomorrow so I'll do it after that, it'll take an evening, I'll have it set up by Wednesday late PM, or Thursday PM.

And just for all those wondering if its too late, with MSN you can join (or un-join) whenever you want. So its not like the PT which once its started its too late to join.

[mwalshe]

I sure as hell hope my scale broke becasue otherwise I gained about 15 pounds in the last 10 days http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_redface.gif Is that even possible??*

(*answer: yes but only if a strict diet of chocolates and alcohol is adhered to and absolutely NO exercise is undertaken, lol)

Twas a good Christmas http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Kerby]

LOL MadCat! you sound like my trainer. Now that the holidays are over, she said she is going to have chocolate and alcohol withdrawal, shes had it for the past 3 weeks just about everyday!

http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

[AWIP]

Add me in http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[terra]

Oh, me too.

[Note to self: Do not lie.]

[Robyn]

Alcohol?? We have to give up ALCOHOL?! I hate it when that happens. We have wine with dinner every night but only because it's good for us. We absolutely do NOT enjoy it. Really.

And I already go to the Y three days a week and eat well (my weakness is chips and salsa and I am VERY weak), but still managed to gain noticable weight since fall. What do I have to do, starve??? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

Robin

[UmassGecko]

Add me in please! Thanks. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Flatbroke Farms]

Count me in for 10. I can start a yahoo group if you are still in need. I prefer it to MSN - much easier to navigate, I think.

***************

I'd rather have thirty minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special...
* ~Steel Magnolias~ *

[Quinn]

Me, me, me please. None of my beautiful suits fit anymore. I am up a full size in my breeches and my thighs applaud when I walk. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

"If you are going through hell, keep going." ~Churchill~

[eclipse]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> And I already go to the Y three days a week and eat well (my weakness is chips and salsa and I am VERY weak), but still managed to gain noticable weight since fall. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Being that I caved and joing weight watchers, guess what salsa is worth 0 points. It's veggies.........yay. Just do what I do and bake some pita bread in the oven, break it into pieces and voila, low cal low fat chips & salsa (yep they're my weakness too!!)

"errr, ummm, oomph.....brain fart"!!

[ken]

I don't want to give up alcohol either, can't we do a liquid diet???? No alcohol, caffeine or carbs, that's cruel...then again, trying to squeeze into these jeans is cruel too. count me in.

[Adelita]

here's the link to the yahoo group Kiss started

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/coth_lose_it/

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

&gt;^.,.^&lt;


www.imom.org (http://www.imom.org)
501(c)3 all volunteer organization that helps those who cannot pay for veterinary care for their pets.

[Kerby]

http://groups.msn.com/COTHFitnessSupportGroup

There is the MSN group. Understanding it is under construction and I'd love suggestions, and links to diet / excersize sites.

any questions, PT me.

[eclipse]

Ack, I can't join from work.........stupid place blocks anything to do with hotmail. Oh well, I'll try at night from home http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif

"somewhere in the world, my size is considered desirable!!"

[Painted Joe]

I had this sent to me and though that this might help those needing to get focused. LOL http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif


I am passing this on to you because it has definitely
worked for me...and at this time of year we all could
use a little...calm!!! By following the simple advice
I read in an article, I have finally found inner
peace........the article read:



"The way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the
things you've started." So I looked around the house
to see all the things I started and hadn't
finished....and before coming to work this morning I
finished off a bottle of red wine, a bottle of white, the
Bailey's, Kahlua and Tia Maria, my Prozac, some
valium, my cigarettes and a box of chocolates. You have no idea
how freakin good I feel.... You may pass this on to
those you feel are in need of Inner Peace...

Member of the Western Clique, Quarter Horse Clique and Stallion Clique

Owner of and slave to a small herd - Indio Joe (Paint Stallion), Im A Skip (AppY Gelding), You Cant Imagine (QH mare), and Miss Orphanannie Two (QH mare)

http://community.webshots.com/user/katomcree

Added pics of my other three horses I had - Pahrump Playpoy, Cree's Tom Boy and Shuggy's Graceful Lady

[Dancing Lawn]

I am so inspired! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gifI think I should go finish the sherry, the port, the gin, the rum....All the chocolates. I have just discovered that I have 5! Presidents Choice chocolate bars in my cupboard. Also, 3 Terry's chocolate oranges. I am so in trouble. That means I have nearly 10 pounds of chocolate in the house. Plus, there's a frozen apple pie. But I will be good. I won't eat everything at once. i won't.

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[Painted Joe]

Well you know leaving things like chocolate and gin around unfinished only adds to the temptation and that need to finish it off is great so why not finish it off now. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Member of the Western Clique, Quarter Horse Clique and Stallion Clique

Owner of and slave to a small herd - Indio Joe (Paint Stallion), Im A Skip (AppY Gelding), You Cant Imagine (QH mare), and Miss Orphanannie Two (QH mare)

http://community.webshots.com/user/katomcree

Added pics of my other three horses I had - Pahrump Playpoy, Cree's Tom Boy and Shuggy's Graceful Lady

[Kels]

I just threw away some junk, and I brought all of the other candies into the office for everyone ELSE to eat http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif And I put them on a jar on my desk for guests to eat. Once they go into that jar, I don't take them out.

I set up a forum so we can be a little more organized than with the Yahoo! Group if you all want to use it. www.gottaride.net/forums (http://www.gottaride.net/forums)

-Kelsey-
It is so easy, in the presence of horses, to appear foolish or incompetent.
http://www.gottaride.net/forums

[Big Day]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Katom Cree:
Well you know leaving things like chocolate and gin around unfinished only adds to the temptation and that need to finish it off is great so why not finish it off now. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

WooHoo! I agree wholeheartedly! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif
I shall begin immediately!

[Jaguar]

OH I KNOW IM LATE BUT!!!!!!!!
please sign me up! I so need to motivation. And I do plan on loosing 15 lbs, which is alot for me, but will make me "tiny bikini worthy" in Australia in a month!

"I hope you will grow up to be gentle and good, and never learn bad ways, do your work with good will, lift your feet up well when you trot, and never bite or kick even in play."
-Duchess, Black Beauty, Anna Sewell

[INoMrEd]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by basset:
ME TOO!! Have about 20-25lbs to lose here. If I get any fatter, I'll need my own zip code http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

OMG - LOL That was way too funny. Count me in as well! I could stand to loose 30 then I'd look much better and wouldn't need my own zip code.

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." - DAVE BARRY

[Row Wisco, Row!]

Kerby-

Is your MSN group under construction enough that it's not available? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

It won't let me link through

To be great is to dare to rise above the sea of mediocrity and surround yourself by the elite... To be excellent is to never give in to the mental weakness or fear.

[Dancing Lawn]

The yahoo group is working. And so far, i have to brag, in spite of all the chocolate in the house, I have lost 5 pounds! Others have been losing, as well. It's a tough battle, but we will win!

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[Row Wisco, Row!]

Thanks Lawnie.

I joined the Yahoo group, and just made my first (novel of a) contribution over there. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

To be great is to dare to rise above the sea of mediocrity and surround yourself by the elite... To be excellent is to never give in to the mental weakness or fear.