Diva70 Posted April 19, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Hi there! I'm Holly, new to cruising, first one to be in August (although not decided which line yet). I'm on a losing mission too. I used to have a kidney disease which required my being on HUGE doses of prednisone, which in turn - I gained a ton of weight. I lost about 50 pounds a year or so ago, and kind of topped out there. A few months ago I started walking 2 miles a day and doing 100++ crunches a day, and really noticed a big difference. Lost 15 pounds and shaped up a lot, then went to Vegas for 3 days and (of course, lol) gained 4 back. When I got home my work out schedule was shot - I came down with severe bronchitis a couple of days after my trip and am just now getting a lot better. Now I'm almost back (weight-wise) to where I was, but getting back to the 2 miles a day and the crunches is difficult! I need to lose another 35 to 45 pounds in 4 months...sigh...Anyway, glad to have found you all! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] ~Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimned88 Posted April 19, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 19, 2004 glad to have you holly. welcome to the board...everyone here is nice (well, almost everyone, ya gotta watch that belle person, she seems nice, but she has a wicked streak! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img])and very supportive. sorry to hear about your kidney problems, but am really glad you are not letting it be your excuse.have you talked to your dr about a good diet to be on with your disease? also may want to see a nutritionist. just some suggestions.good luck, keep us posted, btw, we weigh in on thursdays, we don't name weights (unless you want), just how you did. 34 down, 187 to go gotta go, gotta go, gotta go right now.....hurry december!!! kim scandanavian cruise line 1987 cape canaviral - 1995 carnival jubilee - sept 2002 CARIVAL VALOR - DEC 26, 2004 (2ND VOYAGE FOR HER) [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=ff00ff&cdt=2004;12;26;16;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] days to go!!!!!! <a href="http://www.escati.com/counter98/free_time_codes.htm"> [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/logos/time98.gif[/img]</center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Hey! I'm Wonderful Kim and you know it! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Welcome Holly, your doing great! Know it's hard to get back after vacation. You can do it. Yes please come in everyday and talk, weigh-in on Thursdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimned88 Posted April 20, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 20, 2004 you know i love ya belle! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] 34 down, 187 to go gotta go, gotta go, gotta go right now.....hurry december!!! kim scandanavian cruise line 1987 cape canaviral - 1995 carnival jubilee - sept 2002 CARIVAL VALOR - DEC 26, 2004 (2ND VOYAGE FOR HER) [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=ff00ff&cdt=2004;12;26;16;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] days to go!!!!!! <a href="http://www.escati.com/counter98/free_time_codes.htm"> [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/logos/time98.gif[/img]</center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacDro Posted April 20, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Welcome, Holly. I am somewhat of a newbie too but everyone here is so supportive and understanding - about all issues. Good luck and God bless. You will do great!!! Jacki Sovereign July 2000 Sovereign August 2000 Imagination July 2001 Sovereign August 2001 Paradies June 2002 Pride August 2002 Sensation March 2003 Enchantment May 2003 Sovereign October 2003 Sensation January 2004 Mariner May 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeirdEyes Posted April 20, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Hey Holly! Glad you joined our little group. You will find TONS of support here as we are all sisters, and some brothers, in the same boat trying to lose those extra pounds. Glad you are feeling better & hope you can begin your workouts again soon. You know we all need that exercise! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] <font color="#0000CC" face="Lydian Csv BT" size="4">~~Shelia~~</font></p> Sailing the Mariner in....... [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=800080&cdt=2004;5;30;17;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] <font color="#003399" face="Benguiat Bk BT">Carnival Destiny 2002</font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosnobunny Posted April 20, 2004 #7 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Welcome to the clan Holly. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] I have asthma, so know what you're facing with the prednisone. I put on about a lb a day when on that stuff, so now I avoid it like the plague. The trick for me is to keep myself healthy enough so that I don't need it. You've come to the right place for support. We're all here for you. Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimned88 Posted April 20, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 20, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> TONS of support <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> but getting less each day 34 down, 187 to go gotta go, gotta go, gotta go right now.....hurry december!!! kim scandanavian cruise line 1987 cape canaviral - 1995 carnival jubilee - sept 2002 CARIVAL VALOR - DEC 26, 2004 (2ND VOYAGE FOR HER) [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=ff00ff&cdt=2004;12;26;16;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] days to go!!!!!! <a href="http://www.escati.com/counter98/free_time_codes.htm"> [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/logos/time98.gif[/img]</center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINEVIEW01 Posted April 20, 2004 #9 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Hi Holly! Welcome and good luck with your mission. We have faith that you WILL make it[img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] Melody Paradise, 9-5-04 Holiday, 4-10-04 Inspiration, 11-30-03 Inspiration, 1-26-03 Victory,3-31-02 Sensation, 11-28-98 Holiday, 3-19-94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinandAl Posted April 20, 2004 #10 Share Posted April 20, 2004 WELCOME HOLLY [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Know your in good company here! Good luck with your goals. Everyone offers support and I find reading this section helps me to keep to my WOE and exercising! Belle forgot to tell you.....DRINK YOUR WATER! She reminds us all the time and it does help. Ginny [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] HAL-Amsterdam-Alaska - 08/02 RCCL-Radiance of the Seas-Hawaii - 09/27/03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyer Posted April 20, 2004 #11 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Welcome,Holly. You have come to the right place for support and encouragement with your weight loss. There is a great bunch of ladies on this board. Good luck to you with your "woe". Rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva70 Posted April 20, 2004 Author #12 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Hi all, and hey, thanks so much for the warm welcome!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] I'm actually, very luckily, in remission now and things are looking good. My doc has no idea if it'll come back in 1 year or 20 - I'm kind of a "guinea pig". Seems most people don't get this at my age, usually in their 70s and 80s. Ain't I [I]luuucky![/I] LOL. It'll be great to have all the support, and I'll be here for the weigh-in on Thursday for sure. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] Thanks again! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] ~Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lill Posted April 20, 2004 #13 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Welcome Holly! You've found a great place for support. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=9400d3&cdt=2004;10;15;6;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Diamond Princess <center> <a href="http://www.escati.com/counter98/free_time_codes.htm"> [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/logos/time98.gif[/img]</center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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