Hi all,

I'd LOVE to hook up with people in the Pacific Northwest who are wanting to lose weight - especially anyone who might be interested in a dance class. I've been thinking of adding a weight-loss class to my schedule once my calf tendon is healed. Anyone interested? A totally safe and accepting environment to be ok where we are and work toward firming up and losing weight. Sounds good to me - I'd sign up! lol.

But regardless, if you're in my area, let me know. I'm about half an hour north of Portland in Southern WA. And I have great walking paths near my house

And I'd love to hear about healthy places to eat out around here. There seem to be more obese people in this area than anywhere else I've been. And less access to health food!

So let me know where you hang your hat.

Jana

well ive now lost 73lbs and i want too loose another 100lbs
that will put me near 115lbs
it seems like its been taking for ever.
but im getting there
in the past 3 weeks ive lost 12lbs.
how ever that was a big loss for me
it seems like most of the time im lucky too loose 2 lbs a week.
i changed my diet 4 weeks ago i think thats why i lost 12 lbs.

does that happen too others ?
you reach a point where nothing is happening!
and then you have too change your diet too start loosing again
let me know
thanks
jenny

OMG! I thought i was going too cry today.

I was at work and it was a co-workers B-day.

and near the end on work we had a cake for her.

A little office party.

I wasn't going too have any but a friend said too me.

that i look great from all the weight I've lost and having a piece wont hurt.

and she said i needed too enjoy life too.

so i took a piece. and right when i started too take my first ****.

this guy said too another person



DOES SHE THINK SHE REALLY NEEDS THAT CAKE!

and then he laughed



now this guy is new at the office and he doesn't know that i lost about 73lbs over all . and he doesn't know me at all.



the best part was that my boss heard that guy say that too and took him thin the off and laid into him and chewed his butt for making that comments.

i was so upset

just trying too fit in

god comments like that hurt so much

I am from WA too put a little further than you are unfortunately , great to see WA people in here

Go Huskies

I live about four hours from vancouver, but I spent about 5 years in Vancouver and I go down there to visit regularly with my relatives.

I really can't suggest anyplace to eat out that has a healthy or even healthier menu over all, but I know that WinCo has some amazing deals on food, and my grandparents shop there for their groceries all the time.

Jenny- That guy was obviously just being a jerk. Congratulations on the 73pounds. Hang in there and don't let jerks like that get you down. Just remember that people that feel the need to put down other people have something they feel the need to compensate for.

Hey Jacquie,

Sounds like we're about at the same level in the old weight loss battle. Sigh. I've got about 40 pounds to go, but am having a heck of a time getting started. I've had good luck losing weight in the past, but not this time.

I haven't been to WinCo but there are a few around. I found the health food section at Fred Meyer's which was a pleasant surprise. One of my dance students is bringing fresh zucchini and tomatoes to class for me, so that has been nice.

There's a new yoga studio opening in Hazel Dell and I've been asked to teach dance there, so will be doing 4 classes a day, 2 days a week if we can get the schedule worked out. That might help - 2 killer days, then I teach in my home studio two more days, plus doing my videos. I'm hoping to do a weight loss bellydance class, and join in doing the weight loss part WITH my students. Hopefully I can start making some progress

If you're coming down for a visit, let me know - maybe we can get together for coffee or something.

Good luck
Jana

Hey there. I'm in Auburn (although technically I'm in San Antonio at the moment).

Jenny - 2 lbs./wk is awesome, but 12 lbs... whoa baby! I've never had a loss like that (always 2-3 lbs per week for me), but when I change my menu up (adjust cals or change ratios) I'll usually get pushed off of a plateau.

Also, as far as the guy at the office is concerned, #1 Good Job, Boss! It's awesome that your boss "chewed him a new one"! #2 While the comments like that do hurt, I'm curious to how you reacted to it? And lastly, #3, when confronted with the temptation of cake in the office and you want to fit in, aim for the smallest piece that you can find or do a half-piece, and don't touch the frosting. I have personally found that by following this idea that I don't feel like I'm not part of the gang, yet I'm not demolishing my calories for the day.

Keep up the great work, you're doing great! 73 lbs. is AWESOME!!!

Representing Olympia here. Woot. It's so hard to exercise outside when this last summer was miserable. It rains so much.

Former Vancouver Resident here... Lived in Hazedell and the Lincoln Neighborhoods.... but I live 3 hours away now. La Center was way out of town
when I lived there! I have been interested in Belly Dance --- If you know I the Mid Willamette Valley who teaches it let me know~

Still in Portland for a little while. Heading out before much longer, but would love to meet some local folks working to lose it or keep it off.

Amira-
I just joined, and was shocked to see someone from my area! I'm from Longview, which is only about a half hour from LaCenter.. altho I'm sure you know that! I also used to dance. Alot. Was going to make a career out of it, but I got injured and that was that. Are you still looking for a weight loss buddy? I've got a good 40-50lbs to lose. Ugh.

Never mind... I see you haven't been on here for quite a while. Anybody else in this area??

I'm in Washington, but near Seattle.

Anyone in Seattle or west sound?

I am from West Seattle we should talk

I'm across the water in Silverdale.

I haven't found the motivation to get started. It starts to frustrate me but I know that doesn't help matters either.

We are heading to California in 10 days, you'd think that would get me inspired to exercise and watch what I eat.

I've been battling weight all my life, it seems, although before I had kids...a long time ago! lol,,,,I know now I only THOUGHT I was fat.

OH...to weight those 170 lbs again!

I'm 5'8" and need to lose about 120.

Nice to meet you!