 suzybee 12 years ago | hi, I had similar thoughts but I need to try for health’s sake. I’m 69 years old, look pretty good, but have about 15 pounds on me that I don’t need and can’t get rid of. All of this makes sense, hormones, insulin, etc. I wouldn’t mind being in touch with people just starting…we can offer support to one another. |
 aletapaint 12 years ago | Hello,
This is the first time on this program. I have just joined and will need all the support possible as I am a senior citizen and have lost and gained 20 – 30 pounds most of my adult life. I want to loose thw weight for good and gain the self confidence I had when I was leaner.
So, I appreciate in advance your help community.
Thank you and good luck. |
 Sunshine 12 years ago | Way to go misfit2013 no more diet coke. I don’t drink soda I don’t like it but my coffee its the best. Not sure how I will let go of it so use to up and drink it on my way to work. I am new starting this new eating plan tomorrow or tuesday. Just reading everyone’s post and anxious to get going. |
 Radisson 12 years ago | broccoli: Go Under newbies 2013 and ask all of your questions to Ossie. She will help you. |
 broccoli 12 years ago | Hello everyone! I’ve just begun. Looking through the menus and shopping list had me worried. We live out in the desert in AZ and a long way from any store. Not only that, but being on a very tight budget means that a lot of the stuff we couldn’t have. We eat very healthy food, veggies and fruits and cheese eggs etc. No red meat and chicken or fish occasionally. So why can’t I lose the 10lbs I need to?! As others have said,”This will certainly be a challenge!”
Challenges I’m used to, sorting all this out? H’mm hope I’m on the right track. Is there not a mentor or someone who is “In charge” of answering the queries of dingbats like me? |
 gmd35131 12 years ago | I am very happy with this way of eating, I eat most of what is here anyway. My issue was carbs, and portions. Due to medical reasons my doctor has set me at 135grams of carbs a day. This has really helped me, didn’t realize I ate so many carbs. It is a good thing I like raw vegetables. I have been with trimdown since Jan 26, 3 weeks, and lost 10lbs. Feeling great. |
| Radisson 12 years ago | Njob22 Hi! If you look Under newbies I posted an article about weight and muscle mass. If you have been exercising every day it may explain why your are not losing the weight. You should not be exercising the same group of muscles every day. Change your routine, do cardio exercises every other day, and workout your muscles mass in between. You need both types of exercise to tone your muscle mass. Sometimes however you see nothing on the scale. However, you probably went down a size or you feel better in your clothing and that’s an accomplishment. Also look at my kettlebells exercise articles Under fitness. Some of these exercises are both cardio and toning at the same time. Weight exercises alone will make you feel and look bulky. You need to balance both to have the athletic look (like olympic runners). Please note that whatever you chose, you also need to have a balanced nutritional program like TDC to get you to your objectives. |
 Njob22 12 years ago | I love reading everyone’s stories on here and i have to remind myself everyone is different and your body is very different. its awesome that ppl can lose so much weight in such a small period of time but I have been working for this for many years and this really is like a last hope for me. I’m in my 6th week I excercise at least an hour a day most days 2 hours. I eat what the menu says making changes since I pack a lunch for college. and have only lost 6 pounds. I understand its good for it to come off slow and I’m trying to go biking and read my school stuff. yet somehow I just get these yucky days where I just wish it was as easy as it is for some people to lose this stubborn weight….but I’m very happy for everyone else experiencing such great results 🙂 …I’m still gonne keep trucking and hope eventually it gets easier. |
 LynnM 12 years ago | Yes, marlincone, it will stay in your mind, I did that and it has helped, good for you! My biggest problem is exercising enough, as I am starting almost from scratch, and it is tempting to do too much. But I know what I should be doing, spent a lot of time in physio and then let it lapse. So have got the walking habit, now on to the weights and therabands as well. 13 lb down today! |
| Radisson 12 years ago | Congratulations to all of you. You should be proud. I didn’t do well this week but I feel healthier and started exercising again. I have energy to spare and don’t need to nap as much as I used to. That’s more then enough to keep me happy. Keep up the good work and good health to you all. |
 Declan 12 years ago | since starting in the beginning of january i have lost a total of fifteen pounds now too! This program is awesome. I will continue to do my best. Only lost a pound this week but thats, good, won’t come back so fast. Good luck everyone and happy dieting. |
 marlincone 12 years ago | Most people would not consider me to be “overweight”, but I do!! THAT’s what counts for me! I’m 5’10” & as of 01/12, I weighed 217.8#, my all time high. I’m soon to be 72, am an ex-competitive athlete and workout for 60-90 minutes/day 5 days a week. But, I didn’t make the significant progress I’ve wanted until I read an article about “The Five Foods You Should Eliminate From Your Diet”, along with getting myself back to drinking 8-8 oz. glasses of water/day, cutting my portion size in half (from normal) and scaling back on the wine/booze throughout the week (having 2 glasses of wine or 2 mixed drinks each day 5 days a week was about the norm). Since I’ve dropped about 11 pounds (now weighing in at 207.2#) in less than a month, I’m going to keep going on this routine, plus some of the new stuff I pick up from the TrimDownClub, to see how firmly I can move myself down to my goal of 185#, which is what I weighed as a Senior in High School. I want to be able to fit into some of my “retro” clothes I still have and I want to be able to cut out as much of the high blood pressure medication I take as I possibly can so I can become “drug free” :)!! My supposition here is that by writing all this down, it records in my brain more firmly and I will be able to keep all this in my memory for alerts to my brain when I’m thinking of deviating from my planned behavior!! Think it will work? |
 2010ford 12 years ago | So far so good. I have just reached my 9th day and so far I feel great! There are no hunger pains and no cravings. I began with the 14 day startup and had to do a little juggling but it seems to be working. Only time will tell so here’s wishing you all the best…. |
| LynnM 12 years ago | My first 5 weeks and I have lost 8 lb, very happy, I don’t mind that it is slow, it will stay off because I’ve learned to eat differently. My menu let me make the brownies, and I only wanted one! The rest are safely in the freezer. Still feeling so much better compared to before Christmas, and much more energy. I am at the weight I have been at for the last 4-5 years, now I want to get down to what I was 20 years ago. So 10 lb to go. Doesn’t sound like much but I have to get it off, it affects my back as of course it is all in front! Love all the comments, thanks for the stories and support! |
 misfit2013 12 years ago | I’ve just finished my first month on the TDC and have lost 15 lbs.
I’m very excited about this and can’t wait to see how I do in my second month!!!! My favorite victory is that I can make it without drinking my diet coke anymore…..it was really hard for me to switch to water, but I did it and I’m really proud of it. I Hope everyone else is having a great time doing this, it’s very exciting for me. |
