The Slimming Station | Marie3 | Activity https://theslimmingstation.com/members/marie3/activity/ Activity feed for Marie3. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:38:02 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c4bcc049e718fceece36d268d9c6e904 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/4/#post-179468 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 12:07:42 -0700 I’ll be taking a break from the forum for a while. My surgery is scheduled for Monday morning, Treatments will depend on what they find during surgery and after pathology results.

On the bright side the wedding was beautiful and I fit into my dress   :yahoo:

]]> 8db9d240e3230259e1124c3c5e44e6a8 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/3/#post-178883 Tue, 07 May 2019 15:57:35 -0700 I fell way off the wagon last week. I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and spent 5 days comforting myself with food    :umm:

I haven’t told anyone and don’t plan to until after the wedding. I’m back up to 150lbs as of this morning. My plan is to fast for the next 2 days have 5 bite lunch on Thursday then fast again until the rehearsa…[Read more]

]]> c3e3e7c9112836bbb4c33800e8e927cb Marie3 replied to the topic My Day in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/my-day/page/14/#post-178750 Wed, 01 May 2019 15:17:42 -0700 You got this!!

]]> 1b75cfd38ad8458472f02c02541a4f6d Marie3 replied to the topic Quotes in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/quotes/page/6/#post-178716 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:18:35 -0700 Great quote! Losing excess fat is never unhealthy  :yahoo:

]]> cc0676b84f929867ec5eb071bf6fed31 Marie3 replied to the topic My Day in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/my-day/page/14/#post-178714 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:17:14 -0700 Have you tried the snake juice fast? I’ve heard great things about it. I’m 44hrs in to a water fast but will be breaking it in a few hours for cake tasting. Only plan on 5 bites of 5 difference cakes. Then fasting again until my luncheon tomorrow breaking with another 5 bites. Then right back into fasting

]]> 49cdc0bcdd0f0e151f0c3f2fbeac6ed7 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/3/#post-178712 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:13:42 -0700 Thank you for the encouragement Susan. I really need all I can get right now :-(

]]> ac0be81c7aaf31ababfeda58c1bae2f2 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/3/#post-178696 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 02:11:48 -0700 I only have 20 days left to get to goal. I slipped with and ate way too much at the bridal shower. But I am back on track with fasting. I will do 5 bites Tuesday and Wednesday with cake tasting and a luncheon but other than that I will be water fasting until the rehearsal dinner on the 16th where I will do another 5-10 bites.

My dress came today.…[Read more]

]]> a3f4a9a1271705c71acc617874ce600f Marie3 replied to the topic Fell WAY off the 5 bite wagon in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/fell-way-off-the-5-bite-wagon/#post-178232 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 01:32:32 -0700 I fell off yesterday as well. I had a BBQ with all my kids that turned in to both lunch and dinner. I decided to enjoy the day and not beat myself up. I’m up 1.5lbs but back on plan today. We can do this. Get back up dust yourself off for and get back on the wagon.

]]> d375f563a6d7baae6e1b8a76bab7ca35 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/3/#post-178157 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:23:07 -0700 I’m only down 1 lb in the last 6 days. I’ve lost a total of  7.5lbs in the last 10 days.  I’m feeling very discouraged. Not giving up though. I am going to stop the carbonated water completely. I literally drink up to 10 a day. I know they’re sugar free, calorie free etc but maybe the carbonation is affecting my weight loss. Hopefully this will…[Read more]

]]> 6a3240c12076f87e2f9cdae0d515f0c4 Marie3 replied to the topic Quotes in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/quotes/page/5/#post-178145 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:45:28 -0700 I love that quote. That is exactly where I am right now

]]> 618b32b59a6145fdabf6f88df9d32226 Marie3 replied to the topic Hello all! Day 3 checking in in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-all-day-3-checking-in/#post-178143 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:44:42 -0700 Welcome Becky. I joined recently as well. It sounds like you’re doing great.

]]> f914fee18ea4fd5de01f2b3702898453 Marie3 replied to the topic What do you do for in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-do-for/#post-178141 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:38:37 -0700 That’s good to hear Susan. I think I’m just going to keep on keeping on and stay of the scale until next Wednesday. I think I’m stressing too much

]]> 61659e2cea5dcbc1ae6176faa3c89ae2 Marie3 replied to the topic What do you do for in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-do-for/#post-178130 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 17:29:28 -0700 I’m drinking over 80 ozs of water daily and drinking more coffee than I ever had in the past. I was also eating 5 bites of Persian stew, which is veggies with kidney beans twice a day. All healthy and natural, homemade. No processed food and very little protein other than what was in the stew.

I only switched things because I had completely s…[Read more]

]]> a4d60145de032f1d74450b34ccc30c14 Marie3 started the topic What do you do for in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-do-for/ Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:35:18 -0700 Constipation? I believe the last time I went was last Monday. So today will be the 10th day, I do feel very constipated and bloated.

I had a 100cal snickers bar for lunch yesterday and a 120 cal chicken patty. Both 5 bites but very small bites for the bar. I know we don’t count calories but wanted to show how little I am eating and still not l…[Read more]

]]> 6961dd60c57967b45c5cd728675d776c Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/3/#post-178048 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:52:06 -0700 Thanks Dennis. I know it will move,  it has to.

I did try on a pair of pants that were too tight in the waist a few weeks ago and they fit perfect now. I’m losing inches, I just have to wait for the scale to catch up

]]> 43124c9050557947c1a64aacd55d325e Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/3/#post-178038 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 13:16:25 -0700 I’m still at 164.5 today  :scratch:

I was doing bars but thought maybe all that sugar was stalling my weight which is why I gained back 1/2lb yesterday. So yesterday  I made a chicken sandwich and had 5 bites for lunch and 5 bites for dinner. I didn’t gain again but I also didn’t lose. 😔 The only time I feel hungry is right before lunch and 5 b…[Read more]

]]> 22ee98a5b8dd0e51f3a1e198b02f6f68 Marie3 replied to the topic Week 2 weigh in in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/week-2-weigh-in/#post-178036 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 13:08:40 -0700 You’re doing amazing Amy!! Wow 23lbs in 2 weeks! That is so awesome!  :yahoo:

You’ll be a goal in no time  :good:

]]> 8f52fced161f6a1be4fd7ea02b5a290e Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/3/#post-178024 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 14:46:16 -0700 I gained 1/2lb 😔

I’m at 164.5 today. The only thing I did differently yesterday was not as much water intake and I had gummy vitamins at 10am.

I’m going to up my water today, stick with my 5 bites at 12 and 6 and walk on the treadmill for 20-30 min

]]> 80518eae9d38abbaf844f3b92440efcb Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/2/#post-178018 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 23:28:00 -0700 I just bought caramel macchiato flavored coffee…..amazing!!

Since I’m only used to drinking one cup of regular coffee in the morning I hope I’m able to sleep tonight   :-(

]]> f0d9709e918a7c1d9ea6ed2dda7f471f Marie3 replied to the topic Exhausting in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/exhausting/#post-178016 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:53:40 -0700 I’m still hanging in, still feeling weak and exhausted but not giving up

]]> 0e726ab9733477d828b33f5ddc364133 Marie3 replied to the topic My Day in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/my-day/page/11/#post-178006 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 17:16:28 -0700 I would not be able to resist lol.

For the first time in years I’m actually looking forward to stepping on the scale each morning.

 

]]> 0ddb59add68f432411a12bf352d52555 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/2/#post-177986 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:54:45 -0700 It’s so hard to believe I am down 7lbs since Tuesday morning. I got on the scale this morning and I’m down to 164. Tuesday morning I was 171.

Feeling good. I can’t wait to see what the scale says next Tuesday after one full week.

 

]]> 015dc7b0466c972325467cbd2ec58e37 Marie3 started the topic Exhausting in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/exhausting/ Fri, 29 Mar 2019 04:30:41 -0700 How do you fight the exhaustion and how long does it last? I have no energy, I’m sleepy and feel dizzy and light headed when I get up too fast.

Today is only day 4. Should I be this tired so early in to it?

]]> dac6ede173c6e809b592c84fa31a4791 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/2/#post-177968 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:53:55 -0700 It’s been a rough morning, not gonna lie. I have never had more than one cup of coffee a day. I just poured myself a second cup to get past the hunger hump right now. I’m not allowing myself to eat until noon. One more hour, I can do it :good:

]]> 19371e2a442bbd347a6e797747c7c98e Marie3 replied to the topic My Day in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/my-day/page/11/#post-177961 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:17:32 -0700 Have a great vacation!

]]> d070be8e91efc628326d0f0ff1ee89a3 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/2/#post-177959 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:15:01 -0700 On to day 4. Today’s weight 165. Down almost 6lbs in the first 3 days. I’m going to weigh daily for the first week then only once a week until goal.

Amy you’re right about not entertaining those thoughts. I know I can “talk” myself in to eating if I start thinking one or two extra bites won’t matter. Then I’ll end up with way too many “extras”…[Read more]

]]> 092555a0d886aa36df0d281a9d6eafdb Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/2/#post-177943 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 01:10:41 -0700 I finished my dinner bar and didn’t feel satisfied. I was contemplating whether or not to have a small bite or two of something when my daughter cane in with her old laptop. She found an old video she had uploaded about 6 yrs ago. I was soooo skinny! I never realized how skinny I was.

That put all thoughts of eating anything out of my head. I…[Read more]

]]> b33fb4d6516c53b0f1babddeb8988bce Marie3 replied to the topic Quotes in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/quotes/page/4/#post-177934 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:33:19 -0700 I love that Susan. Knowing, without any doubt you were perfect, you did what was necessary to get to where you want to be is the best feeling!

I can’t wait for your weigh in :yahoo:

]]> 452c7bf9ea7a4381a27f70b7823ac07c Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/2/#post-177926 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 20:44:36 -0700 Great plan Amy.

I had almond snickers for lunch and will have 100Grand for dinner

one meal, one day at a time

]]> 7737d68689c54a9ba18c5b2459f5c78d Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/page/2/#post-177918 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 12:57:57 -0700 I ended up eating 2 bites of a bar for dinner for a total of 12 bites yesterday. I’m down 3lbs from yesterday morning.

I threw out my creamer so it’s black coffee from now on. Plan today is a bar for lunch at 12 and second bar for dinner at 5 and lots of water and keeping busy.

I woke up very hungry today.  I know the next 2 days will be the…[Read more]

]]> fc42740783b190f1ae6761f07ce0033b Marie3 replied to the topic My Day in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/my-day/page/11/#post-177916 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 12:52:54 -0700 Wow that must be so disappointing. But you did lose 1lb.

I know if I don’t drink enough water I retain a ton of water. Maybe it’s water retention?

Wish I could offer advice but I have no idea

But it will come off. You’ve been doing amazing, Remember how far you’ve come

]]> 12a9344eb63140961aa734ff092f7354 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/#post-177906 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 03:45:42 -0700 I have started watching some of the chats and some other YouTube 5 bite videos.

They all help to keep me busy and determined to get this weight off as fast as possible.

After watching the chats and videos I realized I’m not supposed to use cream in my coffee which is what I’ve been doing. So that stops now.

Starting tomorrow, black coffee, wat…[Read more]

]]> 388a93865af1123a0104e150fcf916f8 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/#post-177902 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 23:17:49 -0700 I probably will be skipping the next meal. It’s after 4 already and I had planned to do a bar between 5-6.

I’ll take a long hot bath enjoy a cup of tea and watch some of the chats until bed, which will be early. I’m feeling extremely tired today. Only 3-4 hours of sleep last night

Amy yes let’s do this. I think bars will make it so much easier

]]> 61aea815bc648d4fa238098dd430ebb7 Marie3 replied to the topic My Day in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/my-day/page/11/#post-177900 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 23:13:26 -0700 I wonder if our body gets to a certain point and holds on to water weight then after a day or two you get a big loss.

It is weird that you weighed more but only had 16ozs fluid and 1 bar.  But we are stronger than our bodies. Push though the drop will come

]]> f9131aa5412304c26bdbffe328e3a4d1 Marie3 replied to the topic My Day in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/my-day/page/11/#post-177892 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:26:06 -0700 How are you doing Susan?

]]> fe4c651e1289d4bacad5b7a8a0a61615 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/#post-177889 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:19:35 -0700 Thank you for the welcome Amy and Susan.

Congratulations on both of your losses so far. Very impressive!!

 

I’m already feeling a little defeated. I was strict 5 bites yesterday, my bites were probably much bigger than they should have been though. But I still ate probably a 1/3 or less of what I normally eat and got on the scale this morning w…[Read more]

]]> ec98f762f29c243a8f309d378584c917 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/#post-177859 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 02:48:40 -0700 It’s clear water. The name is Bubly water. It’s clear but carbonated

]]> 36fedaf18163aea63c8e189ab98eb0c9 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/#post-177853 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 01:44:58 -0700 Thank you Cassondra.

I finished my 5bite dinner of stew. Day 1 done.
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]]> 5ae46016cd1e67e77f170318b9b66ab3 Marie3 replied to the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/#post-177839 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:53:53 -0700 <p style=”text-align: left;”>Thank you Dr Lewis. Yes this will definitely keep me focused. And then in September I have another daughter getting married. So 2 daughters, 2 weddings 4 months a part.</p>
I had my first meal today at noon. It was a Persian vegetable stew, 5 bites. I’m feeling a little hungry but my next meal won’t be until 5pm. It…[Read more]

]]> 01e296146e92dd461616f1305be2f0ac Marie3 started the topic Need to lose 40lbs in 8 weeks in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/need-to-lose-40lbs-in-8-weeks/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:57:00 -0700 Is it possible? I’m 5’6 and weigh 170lbs. I’m 53. My daughter is getting married May 19 and I will be seeing people I have not seen in many years. I used to weigh between 126-130 most of my adult life but over the last 4 years I’ve gained 40lbs. I am taking hormones for menopause.

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