# 2006 Weight Loss Club - September **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 1, 2006, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056 "2006-09-01T11:28:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Quasimodal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/57b2e6/32.png) [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2006, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/121 "2006-09-23T22:00:46Z")
The most key thing for excercise too is enjoying doing it. Heres my reccomendations for spicing up running: Run with friends Run at a track Get some new running clothes Go for a new route Register for a race (this is awesome motivation) Speedwork Join or start a running club Take a week off, or try something else for a week (A hike worked great for me) Get some new tunes if you run with an mp3 player Those are a few ideas ---
**Author:** ![KatieCats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/54ee81/32.png) [@KatieCats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KatieCats)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2006, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/122 "2006-09-23T22:06:39Z")
I had another good week…was down another 2.2 pounds this morning. Now I just need to get my butt in gear, and get exercising. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2006, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/123 "2006-09-23T23:17:22Z")
Good for you! ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/124 "2006-09-24T01:01:44Z")
Well I did not do well today. Was at a party and had some sweets. But my feeling is that you life is still for living and you can treat yourself once in a while, so tomorrow I will get right back to it. ---
**Author:** ![newcrasher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b3f665/32.png) [@newcrasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcrasher)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/125 "2006-09-24T01:18:15Z")
[QUOTE=Khadaji] Well I did not do well today. Was at a party and had some sweets. But my feeling is that you life is still for living and you can treat yourself once in a while, so tomorrow I will get right back to it. [/QUOTE] [Tom Hanks in “A League of There Own”] Are you crying? There is no crying in the weight loss thread![/Tom Hanks in “A League of There Own”] or if you prefer… [Tyler Durden from “Fight Club”] The first rule of 2006 Weight Loss Club is, you don’t beat yourself up in Weight Loss Club![/Tyler Durden from “Fight Club”] Hey now, don’t worry. You are working hard and if you indulge a little at a party, it ain’t the end of the world. Tomorrow is another day! Don’t hang your head or beat yourself up! You have done great and will continue to be A LOSER!! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/126 "2006-09-24T02:00:42Z")
[QUOTE=Khadaji] Well I did not do well today. Was at a party and had some sweets. But my feeling is that you life is still for living and you can treat yourself once in a while, so tomorrow I will get right back to it. [/QUOTE] Don’t wait until tomorrow. Do it now. Just because you lapsed earlier, don’t make it any worse by doing more naughty eating tonight. Treat yourself once in awhile, but don’t forget the long-term goal. ---
**Author:** ![Caridwen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c89c15/32.png) [@Caridwen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caridwen)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/127 "2006-09-24T02:15:57Z")
Is there a thread around about which diets people are on? I’m wondering if anyone is on Atkins? ---
**Author:** ![newcrasher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b3f665/32.png) [@newcrasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcrasher)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/128 "2006-09-24T02:18:57Z")
[QUOTE=Caridwen] Is there a thread around about which diets people are on? I’m wondering if anyone is on Atkins? [/QUOTE] Been there. Done that. Lost 30 pounds, gained 45. NOT a healthy way to live or lose weight. IMHO. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/129 "2006-09-24T03:05:29Z")
[QUOTE=Caridwen] Is there a thread around about which diets people are on? I’m wondering if anyone is on Atkins? [/QUOTE] I follow Weight Watchers. ---
**Author:** ![NajaNivea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/22d042/32.png) [@NajaNivea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NajaNivea)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/130 "2006-09-24T03:18:18Z")
People at work keep asking me what diet I’m on… I say “the ‘eat less, move more’ diet” 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Waenara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/50afbb/32.png) [@Waenara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waenara)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/131 "2006-09-24T03:31:07Z")
[QUOTE=MixieArmadillo] People at work keep asking me what diet I’m on… I say “the ‘eat less, move more’ diet” 😉 [/QUOTE] Basically the same for me. Including co-workers asking about what kind of diet I’m on. I say I’m on the “eat less than I would like diet, and exercise now and then.” If I elaborate more, it’s that I’m on the “track absolutely everything I ingest in a database and limit daily calories to 750-1000 less than the amount required to maintain my weight diet.” Also trying to eat generally healthier (more veggies, less fast food - although this is also good for my wallet). Exercise is swimming once a week for an hour, and walking for an hour once a week (maybe two or three times per week, if the weather cooperates). ---
**Author:** ![KatieCats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/54ee81/32.png) [@KatieCats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KatieCats)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/132 "2006-09-24T04:10:00Z")
I’m on Weight Watchers, counting points. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/133 "2006-09-24T04:10:23Z")
First day in Chicago. I met up with an old friend and ate a large lunch, but in the evening until a few minutes ago, I walked a good 10-15 miles. I had a Salad for Dinner. It is a good start to my stay here for the week. If I keep up the walking part, I should get back under 200 again. It was 201.5 at 5am. My friend immediately said, “Damn Jim, you lost a lot a weight”. Good feeling hearing that. 🆒 **MixieArmadillo** : On Friday, I caught myself talking up diets and lifestyle change and exercise and trying to explain why Low carb diets are just a start and not a long term solution. I realized I am in danger of becoming like the annoying but admiral AA members that expound at the drop of the hat about quitting alcohol. 😉 Good Luck everyone and keep being big losers, I know I am enjoying being a big loser. 😃 Jim ---
**Author:** ![NajaNivea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/22d042/32.png) [@NajaNivea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NajaNivea)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/134 "2006-09-24T04:28:09Z")
Honestly, I’d never be able to stick with any eating plan long-term, and I’m not nearly organized enough to accurately count every calorie that goes into my mouth–so I just aim for paying a lot of attention to enjoying my food, only eating until I’m satisfied, making good choices, and staying active. All things I feel are good habits to learn and things I can do for the rest of my life… and it seems to be working well so far. 82 down as of Friday, and I’ve never felt better. Woot! ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/135 "2006-09-24T11:24:52Z")
[QUOTE=GingerOfTheNorth] Don’t wait until tomorrow. Do it now. Just because you lapsed earlier, don’t make it any worse by doing more naughty eating tonight. Treat yourself once in awhile, but don’t forget the long-term goal. [/QUOTE] 🙂 Well, I was going to bed after posting, so I wasn’t too worried about what would happen the rest of the night. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/136 "2006-09-24T14:48:09Z")
That’s good - but sometimes, people say ‘I blew it already, in for a penny, in for a pound’ sort of thing. That’s destructive and I was hoping to help you avert it. So yay for sleep! ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2006, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/137 "2006-09-24T21:14:12Z")
I just had a thought - what are you all doing with the clothes that you have shrunk out of? A couple of years back (pre-pregnancy) I gave away all of my stuff that was too big. I have more to get rid of now. ---
**Author:** ![Glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7cd45c/32.png) [@Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glory)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2006, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/138 "2006-09-25T01:36:15Z")
[QUOTE=GingerOfTheNorth] I just had a thought - what are you all doing with the clothes that you have shrunk out of? A couple of years back (pre-pregnancy) I gave away all of my stuff that was too big. I have more to get rid of now. [/QUOTE] I found a nice consignment store near my house and consigned them. I made over 100 bucks, which wasn’t too bad. There were some items the consignment store wasn’t interested in (for various reasons) and I took those items to Good Will. ---
**Author:** ![Honeydew\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e19b73/32.png) [@Honeydew\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honeydew_1)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2006, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/139 "2006-09-25T08:22:53Z")
[QUOTE=norinew] In other news, I saw my doctor yesterday and got official numbers. I’m down another 14lbs. in the past four weeks, for a total of 71lbs. I’d like to lose about another 80. [/QUOTE] Wow! That’s brilliant! Keep up the good work 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Honeydew\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e19b73/32.png) [@Honeydew\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honeydew_1)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2006, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056/140 "2006-09-25T08:41:20Z")
[QUOTE=newcrasher] I struggle with the addiction to the “full” sensation. I would love for each meal to end with my stuffed and dreamily contemplating a nap. This is not helped by the fact that most food is now served in gigantenormo portions. I believe that portion control is key to my weight loss, and weight watchers is a fantastic program, for me, to control how much food I am consuming. [/QUOTE] Hi **newcrasher** , I have to work on this too - it’s all about listening to your body isn’t? Last night we had a beef stew (god it was good), all very low fat with a ton of vegetables (7 servings I believe). It was lovely but I’d finished about 60% of it and was getting full - so I put the rest in tupperware and kept it for my lunch. I do this often and it really works - also, you end up spending way less on lunch and you get food that is healthy, low fat and you know everything that went into it! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-weight-loss-club-september/371056.md?page=8)