Week #8 weigh in

Here is my post from 1/28/05:


8 week weigh-in.....48 lbs lost!.....Thank you for your Support! Reply
38 Replies Posted by: SonoTok on 01/28/05 at 05:10 PM
Hi there!

I wanted to take a moment and say THANK YOU to all the members that have been so kind, supportive and inspirational! Without your help, I know it would have been much harder for me to stay focused and enthusiastic about my new lifestyle.

After 8 weeks on NS, I've lost a total of 48 pounds, with another 117 to go. I've also started measuring my inches weekly, and compared to my measurements from a couple years ago, I have lost 10.5 inches from my waist, stomach, chest and neck. 4 of those were from my waist alone!

I'm already finding older clothes that now fit, and I still have a bunch of boxes to go through. I'm going to try and resist buying any new clothes until I get under the 300lb mark, if I even need to, since I've always been such a pack rat! I'm sure I've got a lot more clothes to find.

Thank you again for all the encouragement and kind words that many have left for me over the 2 months. I know I haven't been able to post as much lately as I have in the beginning, but I am still here and still focused.

It looks like the next version of the FAQ will have to possibly wait until Monday, but I've added a link to the latest post to my NS Member Profile, SonoTok, which I will update everytime I repost the FAQ. Hopefully that will make it easier for people to find it when they need to, that is if they can remember my member name. lol

I wish the Best to everyone! Happy eating and losing!

Craig
385/337/220 SonoTok

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0 Replies Posted by: rosesandring2003 on 01/28/05 at 05:15 PM
Craig! That is awesome!!!! What a great inspiration you are to all of us here! I enjoy reading your posts and I learn so much from them and all you do! Here's to continued success!!!

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0 Replies Posted by: joggernot on 01/28/05 at 05:16 PM
Congratulations on the 48 pounds Craig - that's amazing! I'm glad you're still around. I don't have the time to post (or read) the boards as often as I did at first (da*n job - lol). Your posts always have a sanity to them that I appreciate - especially when I'm feeling a bit insane about this whole process. Good luck on the rest of your journey - I'm glad you're here!

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0 Replies Posted by: slimmersoon on 01/28/05 at 05:16 PM
That is so cool. Congratulations :)

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0 Replies Posted by: The-Jazzman on 01/28/05 at 05:21 PM
Thats AWESOME.. You da man!!
WOOO WOO!!

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0 Replies Posted by: Kapt Kaos on 01/28/05 at 05:21 PM
Way to go Craig,
You are such an important part of this board with the support you give to everyone. This is a great case of good things happening to good people. Enjoy the rewards of all the hard work you are putting in. Keep it up and the lbs will slide off. Have a great weekend!

Best, Danny B.

334/274.9/220

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0 Replies Posted by: JayneP12002 on 01/28/05 at 05:22 PM
That is AWESOME Craig - way to go!!!

Jayne

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0 Replies Posted by: mshunter on 01/28/05 at 05:30 PM
Craig:

Congrats on the pounds....and the inches! Keep up the good work, both NS-wise and support board wise.

Maxine
233/199.8/170

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0 Replies Posted by: nestea on 01/28/05 at 05:40 PM
Craig, that is fantastic! You are a great example to us all of how a true committment and enthusiasm for the program will get real results.

THANK YOU for all the support you give!! You will be below that 300 mark in no time.

Vanessa
148/142/125

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0 Replies Posted by: hp4success on 01/28/05 at 05:41 PM
AWESOME! What an accomplishment.

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0 Replies Posted by: lpcmomma on 01/28/05 at 05:42 PM
That is just incredible, Craig! You've been such a help to everyone here, thank you:)
Sara
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0 Replies Posted by: Bostongirl2you on 01/28/05 at 05:52 PM
AMAZING!!!! Good for you, you are doing so great!
Big hugs :)
Jessi

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0 Replies Posted by: brandomatt on 01/28/05 at 05:54 PM
Craig - Congrats on the 48 lbs lost! That is awesome. You are certainly an inspiration and such an important member of these boards. Keep it up and you will be at 300 before you know it!!

Janet

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0 Replies Posted by: dollyroz on 01/28/05 at 05:59 PM
Excellent work Craig! Thanks again for all your inspiration to the rest of us. I really look forward to your posts.

Keep up the good work!
Darlene
252/244/165
"13 by the 28th of Feb."

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0 Replies Posted by: formealone on 01/28/05 at 06:00 PM
Craig, this is just so AMAZING!!! 8 weeks is really no time at all, and look at you!!! Shake your groove thang baby, you earned it!!!

AND THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for everything do for us!!!

Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!!
kelly

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0 Replies Posted by: strawberrylover on 01/28/05 at 06:00 PM
That is absolutely awesome! You are a real encouragement and we applaud you!
Jonda

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0 Replies Posted by: purdiegurlie on 01/28/05 at 06:02 PM
Wow...that is so awesome!! 48 lbs. in 8 weeks...now that's an accomplishment!! Keep up the great work and continue to inspire us towards our goals!! Thanks :)

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0 Replies Posted by: chubbygone on 01/28/05 at 06:30 PM
Craig, You are an inspiration to all of us. I know there have been times you have cheered me on and it was awsome. Now I am cheering you on. GO CRAIG GO, GO CRAIG GO, GO CRAIG GO!!!

Congratulations, Alice.

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0 Replies Posted by: Momosusan on 01/28/05 at 06:31 PM
Whoa baby...go to it, Craig! You are an inspiration to us all, as well as our unofficial "NS Guru"! Have a wonderful weekend. Momo

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0 Replies Posted by: lizwilcox on 01/28/05 at 06:38 PM
OMG, Craig!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!! You're the BOMB!!!!!

Hugs,

Liz

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0 Replies Posted by: Jesse0818 on 01/28/05 at 06:41 PM
WOW! What an inspiration you are to all of us, and that FAQ is so helpful, even to us "oldies!" Thanks for all you do and the inspiration you give...PEACE

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0 Replies Posted by: MissMichele7 on 01/28/05 at 06:44 PM
Craig-
I am into my second week and I just wanted you to know that I reference your FAQ's often. You do not realize how much you help me. It is the little things that you have thought of that make this so much easier for me. Thank you. Congratulations on your weight loss. You are an awesome person.
Michele
170/164/125

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0 Replies Posted by: JannyAnne on 01/28/05 at 07:12 PM
Way to go my fellow Kings friend!!! :-)

Jan :-)

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0 Replies Posted by: Lois M on 01/28/05 at 07:30 PM
Good going!!! (or losing lol)

I read your posts and you are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for your positive attitude and support here on NS.

Keep on Losing!

Lois
270/262/150

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0 Replies Posted by: cansmith on 01/28/05 at 07:31 PM
I am in AWE..........that is just so fantastic for words!!!!! What a wonderful job you are doing and the results, well**************

Happy Loosing
can

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0 Replies Posted by: DisneyCountdown on 01/28/05 at 07:35 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!

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0 Replies Posted by: nicholls11 on 01/28/05 at 07:42 PM
Way to go !!! your out of this world!!!

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0 Replies Posted by: marcicrown on 01/28/05 at 07:51 PM
WOW 26 replies. You deserve it. Thanks for being a friend.

Marci C
260/245/150 8 wks too. : )

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0 Replies Posted by: back2life on 01/28/05 at 08:09 PM
Hey Craig!!!! I'm here to join in on this VICTORY CELEBRATION!!!!!

WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!

Way to go my friend..... YES YES YES....!!!

I'm excited for you.... YOU ROCK!!! LOL

;-) Jean

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0 Replies Posted by: Kayah on 01/28/05 at 08:17 PM
You are the MAN!!! Wow, what stunning progress, good for you. Thanks for all the help my first week. You are a great resource and inspiration for all us newbies!!!

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0 Replies Posted by: gotphat2 on 01/28/05 at 08:46 PM
OUT OF SIGHT!!!!!
Great accomplishment!
Keep it going!!

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0 Replies Posted by: Disneypin on 01/28/05 at 09:06 PM
You look awsome in your profile, and your words make you look even better. Your wife is a cutie. This is a great victory for you. See you in -117

CG

282/275/145

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0 Replies Posted by: FeelinGR8 on 01/28/05 at 09:10 PM
48 pounds in 8 weeks. WOW!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I see that everyone says you're a great inspiration to them, and I can't really say that since I just started the program, but hearing that you've lost 48 pounds in 8 weeks is DEFINITELY an inspiration for me!!!! YOU GO BOY!!!!! :-)

Debi

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0 Replies Posted by: Anaconda on 01/28/05 at 09:24 PM
I'm sure it's been asked before, but what type of excersise do you do and how much each day?

Good going!

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0 Replies Posted by: mauiwahine on 01/28/05 at 09:53 PM
Craig--Congratulations!! What an inspiration! You were one of the first to welcome me when I started and I always read your posts. NS should offer you a job!! Way to go!!!!
Linda

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0 Replies Posted by: Bambola773 on 01/28/05 at 11:15 PM
Hi Craig,

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! ! !

You are the man! Great work!!! Absolutely WONDERFUL!! You truly are an inspiration and on hell of a motivator... I am so LUCKY to have the support, inspiration and encouragement you give to all!

Best Wishes,
~~Marie

P.S. I am working on the pics... I think I will have to dig out the camera real soon and get an updated pic to post (unfortunately I have the before pic...When I do put it on my profile, you will be the first to know;)

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0 Replies Posted by: Baketress on 01/29/05 at 01:18 AM
Great Job!!!! I am really happy for you!!! : ) Melissa

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0 Replies Posted by: 4Health on 01/29/05 at 01:25 AM
Fantastic! You've brought so much to these boards and I've enjoyed following your progress. I've even told my brother-in-law to look at your profile for inspiration. He joined in December and is 6'4". :)

C. (AKA Rissey)

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0 Replies Posted by: princessleia on 01/29/05 at 09:06 AM
you so know you're a celebrity around here, don't you? thanks for helping us all. your faq page is so great! i hit the ground running instead of clueless!

great job on the weight loss!!

margaret

Week #6 Weigh in

Hello world!

I have weighed in after my 6th consecutive week on NS. I have lost another 5 pounds, for a total of 41 lost! I am still very excited about being on this new lifestyle, I honestly believe that I will make this my new habit and routine.

I haven't been exercising as much as I would like to. I've also been having one to two meals out during the weeks. I'm okay with that, because it is important for me to be able to function with my normal routine. I am happy to see that I am selecting more balanced, healthier meals at restaurants, and I am not "licking" my plate clean anymore, so to speak. I am taking much of it home or even letting the restaurant have it back. lol

Anyway, I enjoy the support and encouragement I receive from the NS boards. With everyone's support and concern, I know I can reach my goal.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Craig
385/349/220

ATTITUDE is EVERYTHING

Hello All! I hope everyone is having a GREAT weekend!

I've always enjoyed this story. Its helps me to remember that no matter what happens in my life, no matter what challenges or stressing times come my way, that I have a choice in how I can react to it. I spent so much of my life living in a "re-actionary" way to events, rather than in a "proactive" way.

I find that it now helps me to keep a postive attitude about my new lifestyle of living on NS, and helps me to stay positive despite setbacks, issues with the food, and other obstacles to my continuing my journey to my goal.
I hope you enjoy it as well. Best wishes to all.

Craig
385/349/220 SonoTok

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Jerry is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!" He was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around from restaurant to restaurant. The reason the waiters followed Jerry was because of his attitude. He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation.

Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went up to Jerry and asked him, "I don't get it. You can't be a positive person all of the time. How do you do it?"

Jerry replied, "Each morning I wake up and say to myself, 'Jerry, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or you can choose to be in a bad mood.' I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim, or I can choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life."

"Yeah, right, it's not that easy," I protested.

"Yes it is," Jerry said. "Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or a bad mood. The bottom line: It's your choice how you live life."

I reflected on what Jerry said. Soon thereafter I left the restaurant industry to start my own business. We lost touch, but I often thought about him when I made a choice about life instead of reacting to it.

Several years later I heard that Jerry did something you are never supposed to do in a restaurant business: he left the back door open one morning and was held up at gunpoint by three armed robbers. While trying to open the safe, his hand, shaking from nervousness, slipped off the combination. The robbers panicked and shot him. Luckly, Jerry was found relative quickly and rushed to the local trauma center. After 18 hours of surgery and weeks of intensive care, Jerry was released from the hospital with fragments of the bullets still in his body.

I saw Jerry about six months after the accident. When I asked him how was, he replied, "If I were any better, I'd be twins. Wanna see my scars?" I declined to see his wounds, but did ask him what had gone through his mind as the robbery took place. "The first thing that went through my mind was that I should have locked the back door," Jerry replied. "Then, as I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live or I could choose to die. I chose to live."

"Weren't you scared? Didn't you lose consciousness?" I asked.

Jerry continued, "...The paramedics were great. They kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the ER and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I got really scared. In their eyes I read 'he's a dead man.' I knew I needed to take action."

"What did you do?" I asked.

"Well, there was a big burly nurse shouting questions at me," said Jerry. "She asked me if I was allergic to anything. 'Yes' I replied. The doctors and nurses stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath and yelled, 'Bullets!' Over their laughter I told them 'I am choosing to live. Operated on me as if I am alive, not dead.'"

Jerry lived, thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude. I learned from him that every day we have the choice to live fully.

Attitude, after all, is everything.

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0 Replies Posted by: ChristiJo on 01/07/05 at 10:22 PM
WOW. thanks for the inspiration. I always look forward to your posts because I know that they will be meaningful. I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate what you add to this board.

Chris

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0 Replies Posted by: k8tdid2 on 01/07/05 at 10:27 PM
I have read that story before, but t takes on new meaning during this particular journey. Thanks for the shot in the arm...

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0 Replies Posted by: LineDancinGrandma on 01/07/05 at 10:43 PM
Thank you for sharing, this is how I try to live my life and have tried to teach my children along the way as they have grown into adults. We cannot live our lives reacting to everyday situations. Acting to them does give us choices. Wonderful story.

Hugs,
Mary Jane

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0 Replies Posted by: MaxsMommy on 01/07/05 at 10:54 PM
What a fabulous story! I'll have to remind myself of it when I don't want to get out of bed at 5 am to work out!

Cheers - and thanks for sharing!

Heather aka MaxsMommy

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0 Replies Posted by: Oregon45 on 01/08/05 at 12:51 AM
that's a lot of fun to read. thanks

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0 Replies Posted by: Mom to four on 01/08/05 at 09:33 AM
Thank you for sharing this! What a great piece! I need to work on that positive attitude thing myself and this really helped me a lot! Thanks againg!
lea.

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0 Replies Posted by: SandraWB on 01/08/05 at 12:13 PM
I did see this long time ago Craig...and I'm living with that...from Jerry's attitude...and I did have somepeople on my road...from my days past..and told me...the same "yeah right...." specially negative people..they can't believed we have this two choices......

I'm so glad you post this over here and I hope people start thinking and getting more inside their souls and see they can be positive...they can do the same...Jerry's attitud is one of the best I ever read and I do the same he does everyday..look at the mirrorw and said to my self...Sandra do you will have a bad day or a good day?? and even it's not easy...I DO MY BEST TO HAVE A GOOD DAY!

(((((((((((((((((CRAIG))))))))))))))))

You are a great person over here...don't ever change your attitud!

hugs!

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0 Replies Posted by: lose-ah on 01/08/05 at 01:15 PM
You Rock Craig! Great story, yup - just what the "Dr." ordered, a reality check. Thanks for sharing.

Penny

a MAJOR revelation I had!

After four weeks on NS, I had a what I thought was MAJOR revelation. A big surprise that hadn't occured to me. Here is my posting on it and the replies received.

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10 Replies Posted by: SonoTok on 01/05/05 at 06:04 PM
Hi there,

I had a MAJOR revelation the other day! It suddenly occured to me, that after 4 weeks of being on NS, absolutely no fast food has passed through my lips in a month! No McD's, no BK, no TacoSmell, no Jack in the Crack!

This may not seem like much, but being the typical Generation X'r, fast food has been one of my staples for my entire life! From my earliest memeories of eagerly waiting for my mom to bring the mcD's cheeseburgers to the table, always excited that I didn't have to wait that long like other restaurants! To just last November, having a Carl's Jr. spell.

I can honestly say that there is only one other possible time when I may have avoided fast food, and that was the few months I was on NS back in 1989. But I also remember not sticking to it 100%, thinking I was invincible, so it's very likely I may have cheated then, I just can't remember. The fact that I didn't apply what I learned shows that my heart wasn't in it.

I also took steps this time to reinforce the notion that fast food is bad for you. I rented Super Size Me!, which everyone should see! I also purchased the book Fast Food Nation and have been reading through that. Boy, talk about some interesting and scary facts from those two things.

Thankfully I haven't found myself craving any fast food garbage so far. Its like I have a different attitude about it now. I even find myself not wanting to run through the drive thru to get some for my girls, either. I think I need to nip their desires for it in the bud!

I do need to make a disclaimer, however. I've mentioned before that I work for the world headquarters of a mexican fast food chain. That's my little joke, trying to make them seem bigger than then are. They're actually about 40+ locations in California and Nevada only. However, I have tasted the food occasionally, in order to make sure the standards are kept at the stores I oversee. It doesn't bother me, however, because since I know exactly how everything is prepared, I know for a fact that the food we serve is made exactly the same way I would make it, with genuine ingredients I could purchase at the grocery store. Non of that engineered, chemical spiked, additive enhanced junk! Our food is "fancy restaurant" quality, but we've been labled "fast food" since we cook it so fast and therefore use drive thrus.

So with the exeption that, I haven't had any other fast food in a month. No wonder I've had so much more energy and stamina on NS!

I just thought I would share that, cause I think it is really cool! I can feel the new me already!

Craig
385/354/220 SonoTok


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0 Replies Posted by: Mudium on 01/05/05 at 06:27 PM
Hi Craig!!

Your story is so inspiring!! A whole month without fast food!! That is the best of the best. Except maybe next month when you post that you have been fast-food-free for two months!!

Seriously, you are such an inspiration. I watch for your posts, and your sincere and heart felt responses, and know that you are going to make your goal. And you inspire me to make mine.

Mud

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0 Replies Posted by: SamanthaHope on 01/05/05 at 06:45 PM
WONDERFUL!!!! You are truly gr8!!! Keep up the fantastic work!!! I am on week 2 w/ NO fast food and feeling SO extreamly healthy! I love the new me!

Samantha

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0 Replies Posted by: lorettacw4 on 01/05/05 at 06:48 PM
Craig,

Isn't it amazing the things we are discovering? Congratulations for your major revelation and your delight for having discovered it. I'm sure you will find many more joyful discoveries in the future as you continue on your journey.

Speaking of joy, it is a pleasure to read each and every one of your posts. Thank you for being here.

Loretta

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0 Replies Posted by: JannyAnne on 01/05/05 at 06:54 PM
Craig!
Your fellow Sac Kings fan here! :-)
Had to tell you that I watched Super Size Me too and haven't touched Fast Food! I had stopped tho, right before joining NS. But this friday marks 2 months for me that I haven't touched the stuff. At first it was hard...Thanksgiving week we watch that Super Size Me and i got grossed out. My vegetarian fiancee laughed his butt off! LOL...especially when the guy threw up on day 2!

Your pics look great on your profile. The one of you right before wedding - what a hottie!!! And your wife is so cute too! What a cute couple you are. then i went to your website...i see you are into SciFi? me too! watch Enterprise....but LOVE Stargate! miss Sliders...

Keep up the great weight loss!!! you are doing an awesome job!!

Jan :p

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0 Replies Posted by: SunshineFL on 01/05/05 at 07:00 PM
I guess I have to rent a movie and buy a new book this weekend! Thanks for the tip, the laugh, and the info.

Congrats on your "super" milestone!!

Jackie

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0 Replies Posted by: catbite7 on 01/05/05 at 07:15 PM
That is fantastic, Craig.

I read that book "Fast Food Nation" when it first came out, and it really really is interesting. After reading it, I stopped eating fast food for quite a while, but unfortunately, I must have forgotten what I had read, lol. But I'm here now, waiting on my food to start the program, so perhaps it's time for me to re-read that one. :)

I need to see "Supersize Me". My DOCTOR of all people told me to watch it when I was in his office last month with a cold. He just said, out of the blue "you need to see 'Supersize Me'". Of course I thought "and you need to work on your patient skills". LOL. :) Truly though, I am going to make sure I see it within the next couple of weeks.

Again, congratulations on your revelation. That is just fantastic.
~catbite7 (Deirdre)

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0 Replies Posted by: Phatmom on 01/05/05 at 07:26 PM
Awesome!

I can say that I haven't had any high calorie food @ a fast food restaurant, but I have had the salads!

Ann Marie

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0 Replies Posted by: ChristiJo on 01/05/05 at 08:37 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, Craig! Your posts are so helpful, honest, and inspiring. I have a lot of weight to lose, so I feel very fortunate to have folks like you along the journey. Yah, fast food SUCKS so why do we crave it so? Has anybody out there actually felt GOOD after eating McD's fries or a Whopper? I can honestly say that I NEVER EVER felt physically good after eating that junk, yet I kept going back. Weird. But, like you, I am through with it.

Chris

258/256/135

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0 Replies Posted by: Mom to four on 01/06/05 at 08:46 AM
What a terrific post! Good job! I have heard it takes 20 days to make or break a habit....so it looks like with 28 days under your (now smaller)belt, you've done it! Awesome!

lea.

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0 Replies Posted by: brandomatt on 01/06/05 at 03:59 PM
Hey Craig - Not sure if you'll see this post, but I haven't been on since yesterday and I'm trying to "catch up". You are amazing. What a great victory for you!! You are doing awesome on this and I'm sure I speak for alot of us here on the boards when I say thank you for putting out that FAQ to the newbies!! I wish that was around when I started.

Janet

Week #4 weigh in

Here is my 4 week post, and the very kind replies that I got with it. I sure appreciate the nice words of encouragement I get. I go back and read them when I'm feeling discouraged, and they help. There is so much GREAT support on the boards. Thank you to everyone who replied to my post!



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19 Replies Posted by: SonoTok on 12/31/04 at 09:03 AM
Greetings from blustery California!

I thought I would take a moment to post my progress after completing my first 4 weeks on NS. I have now lost 31 pounds! Considering that I was only hoping for 10-15 for the first month, needless to say I am both surprised and delighted.

I have waited until now to check my inch measurements, and I have lost 3 inches around my waist, 1.5 around my chest, and 1 inch around my stomach! I've noticed that I am going to have to punch a new hole in my dress belt soon so my pants won't fall down. lol

I know I still have along way to go, but I'm excited about getting such a good start! I'm sure the amount of weightloss will slow down as I get closer to goal, but I initially wasn't interested in losing it all overnight. I've heard the slower you lose weight the easier it is to keep it off, so I'm planning on a 12 to 18 month trek.

I'm also excited because I didn't find the NS program too difficult. It got much easier as time when by, and I think that the food is GREAT! The other added perks of having no more heartburn and having much more energy are really helping to reinforce my original determination to make this type of eating my permanent way of life.

I really appreciate all of the support, encouragement, and inspiration that I've recieve from other members, this is such a wonderful place to stay focused and on track. Thank you all for your kind words and advice.

Best wishes to everyone!

Craig
385/354/220

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0 Replies Posted by: brandomatt on 12/31/04 at 09:04 AM
Craig - You are doing so awesome!! I am so happy for you. I also just saw your website from your profile. Very cool!! Keep it going Craig and you'll be there before you know it!

Janet

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0 Replies Posted by: BruceinLa on 12/31/04 at 09:10 AM
Hey Craig, my friend, congratulations!! That's awesome!! I love it that we (guys) lose like we do. I jsut don't know if I have the patience to lose as slow as the women do, but thankfully I don't have to! (sorry, ladies! hehe)

Keep it up, my friend!!

Bruce
300/173/165

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0 Replies Posted by: tonilee2 on 12/31/04 at 09:35 AM
Hey buddy--I updated my profile a few minutes ago and I saw your name on the "recently updated list." I thought, "Oh yea...it's Craig's weigh-in day." I took a peek and there it was...another great weight loss for the week!!!!

I was getting ready to send you an email (I'll probably do that anyhow to say "hi") and I thought I'd take a peek at the posts to see if you posted your victory! There was the post and man, I am SO PSYCHED FOR YOU!!!! You are doing so well...I am so happy for you, I really am.

You are such a great guy and I know how committed you are to making positive changes in your life. You're gonna be one of the ones who succeeds all the way, I just know it! In a few months, you're going to be getting the posts from newbies who are encouraged by your tremendous progress and seeking advice on how you did it!

Great things happen to great people!

Keep up the super work, Craig! I know how badly you want to do this!
Love you,
Toni Lee

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0 Replies Posted by: 120pounds on 12/31/04 at 09:40 AM
excellent job-you should be very proud of yourself-keep up the good work-dont give up!

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0 Replies Posted by: mshunter on 12/31/04 at 09:58 AM
Great going Craig, what a great way to start the new year! Keep up the good work.

Maxine
233/198.7/170

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0 Replies Posted by: lorettacw4 on 12/31/04 at 10:13 AM
Congratulations Craig! You are doing great. Love your attitude and sense of humor. I really enjoy your posts!

Onward and downward..

Loretta

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0 Replies Posted by: utjeeper on 12/31/04 at 10:34 AM
GREAT JOB!!! I read your posts all the time. I started one week earlier and am down 16 lbs in that time. Isn't this program great! I too have not found it difficult. I am ahead of my goal of 2lbs a week and I am happy with any loss. You keep up the awesome job you are doing. I too figuer it is an 18 month journey into a new, healthier me.

Best wishes and keep on losing!

Sharon
343/327/175

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0 Replies Posted by: miannyc on 12/31/04 at 10:39 AM
Hey Craig, You are here and you are doing it and I know exactly how you feel we all do. it is a wonderful feeling knowing we are doing something so good for ourselves. Nothing better than this. Continued success and be very proud. Big cheers for you ((((((yahoooo))))))

Have a great 2005!~~

Mia N Nyc
399/335/200

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0 Replies Posted by: BellaNight on 12/31/04 at 10:39 AM
FANTASTIC! That is such a great feeling, huh? Makes ya feel like you can do anything. YOU CAN! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!

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0 Replies Posted by: DisneyCountdown on 12/31/04 at 11:03 AM
That is so wonderful! Congratulations on the weight loss and all of your hard work.
~Karen

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0 Replies Posted by: JannyAnne on 12/31/04 at 11:13 AM
Yeah!!! what a great way to start the New Year!!! congrats my friend!!! You rock!!!

Jan
:-)

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0 Replies Posted by: MOMMYX on 12/31/04 at 11:54 AM
Alright Craig---WAY TO GO!!!!
I hope to lose 30 pounds during the first part of the year. I am so glad you did, in only 4 weeks!!

I'm in California too...Southern Calif--we are getting pounded today with a big rain storm. I LOVE rain. I know everyone is complaining about the rain, but geez, look at the poor victims who suffered the Tsunami in the Asia---what widespread deaths. I am NOT going to complain with a rainy day. Actually, it gets me motivated to clean the house so that is extra calories being burned.

Good luck on your weightloss. Keep up the good work!!!!!
You are bad-ass! =)

MOMMYX

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0 Replies Posted by: MaryAnn2 on 12/31/04 at 11:58 AM
Way to go Craig!!!
Great job!!

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0 Replies Posted by: Destiny366 on 12/31/04 at 12:16 PM
Great job Craig!!!! I am a newbie, on program for just 3 days now--the food is great and I am totally inspired. Keep up the good work and thanks for your post which makes me feel like I can do it!!!
Destiny

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0 Replies Posted by: formykaylee on 12/31/04 at 12:44 PM
Way to go Craig!!! You have really thrown your heart and soul into this and it is working for you. We all benefit as well from having you in our support board family. Happy New Year My Friend : )
Lisa

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0 Replies Posted by: Islandgirl93 on 12/31/04 at 02:23 PM
Congratulations on your success over the last month! You are very inspirational and keep me motivated to stick to the program 100%! I am new and have been on NS for the past week and am LOVING IT. Keep it up and much success to you!
Aloha and Happy New Year from Hawaii!
Kim
175/170/135

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0 Replies Posted by: tmmurra on 12/31/04 at 02:24 PM
Many congrats and lots of hugs! By the end of your trek, you will be NS's "poster boy!" I have seen several of your posts, you are quite an inspiration!

I too am in California....the northern part. I started my trek about month ago, and am down 1 size. I have quite a ways to go, am taking it s-l-o-w-l-y this time.

best wishes, and congrats again!

Tina - Calif

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0 Replies Posted by: Bambola773 on 12/31/04 at 02:27 PM
WAY TO GO CRAIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your doing a GREAT job. Keep up the good work...I must add, that I too feel so lucky to have the great support of the members.... To us all, Cheers.
~~Marie

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0 Replies Posted by: charly6874 on 12/31/04 at 07:07 PM
Congratulations Craig!! You're doing GREAT!!! You are truly and inspiration to me and many, many others!!

Best wishes for much more success in the coming New Year!

Robin