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Old 10-20-2009, 05:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Well, I took the plunge

for a few weeks now, there have been flyers in the mail advertising a new weight loss clinic opening up in our town, call U Weight Loss. They are similar to Herbal Magic or Herbal One in method, so I thought I would stop in to their open house and see what they are about.

So, after an hour and a half of talking, fiddling with the cost because, honestly, I think they go a bit overboard in that area, I signed up. I was weighed, and told them what I wanted to weigh.

Beginning weight, 201 lbs, ending weight, 140lbs (I hope)

It uses a meal plan with food you buy in the grocery store, and uses vitamin supplements, coaching and journalling. The first week is a cleansing and detox, which they tell me the average person loses about 10 lbs, and they guarantee a 2lb per week weight loss.

So, since I'm VERY unhappy with my weight, I'm anxious to get started. I may be crazy, but I need something to get me going, and I want this to work. Hubby was not thrilled with the cost, but since I got them down to about 1/2 what it was, I think we can swing it. He's not said much, which I hope means he will be supportive of me.

I'm not planning to tell everyone (family and friends) about this because I will get the usual "it won't work, you'll gain all the weight back when you stop" and I'm just up to the discouraging, but I needed to tell someone so you folks are it! Think they will notice 60lbs of weight loss??????

thanks for letting spill my guts!!!

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Old 10-21-2009, 09:35 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I've never heard of them, so I'm interested in hearing your updates and how you like the program. And heck yeah I think they'll notice the loss!

Did you start this week or do you start next week?
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Old 10-21-2009, 09:41 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Sounds interesting! After 5 weeks of doing it on my own i am only down 12 lbs, so i feel like i need a "jump start". Like you i havent told many people (except my FT friends) because i dont want to get discouraged. I am hoping by the holidays that there will be a difference! Let us know how it goes!
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sounds like a good plan. Let us know how it's going.
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Old 10-21-2009, 02:18 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I start Oct 22nd. I was in today and got weighed again (nothing changed!) and got my meal plan for Thurs, Fri and Saturday. Not much red meat, lots of veggies and fruits and no snacks listed (man, that's gonna hurt!!!) Better enjoy what snacks I have left!!!

I'm feeling a bit nervous as I look at these meals and worry about cravings and being hungry, guess I'll have to be patient and wait and see how things go. I'll keep you posted!!!!
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I've never heard of them before. Today, IS the day. I know the first few days is going to be hard.... Stick to it and let us know how it goes!
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Here's to the start of the healthiest part of the rest of your life!
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Well, just got back from being weighed, I was 201 1/4 lbs yesterday, and I was 198 1/2 lbs, today. 2 1/4 lbs down, which I'm going to assume is water weight, since I drank my 8 glasses of water today. As a result, I am going to have to move my laptop into the ladies room at work!!! I was hungry tho, which makes it hard for me, I miss my snacks!!! Well, that's about all today!!!
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As a result, I am going to have to move my laptop into the ladies room at work!!!

Congrats on the loss already!
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Good for you for taking a step in the right direction for your health. It's hard at first, but will get easier. I don't blame you for not saying anything either, sometimes friends and family are the least supportive people you can have. Good luck to you and stick around!!!
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