The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[nickieluv]

Hi Chynna! I, too, had assumed you were on your cruise already and that's why you weren't around much. I'm glad to hear you're in tip-top shape to head out - and maintaining nicely! Perhaps no change in Errin's condition is in a way good news - that nothing is worsening? I hope there are great changes for the better soon. Have a relaxing trip, as best you can.

[Mike]

Glad you checked in as we don't want Liz to have to be havin no fits.

Hope things improve with Errin. Positive thoughts your way and enjoy the cruise.

[Lizabette]

My "hissy fits" are not pretty!

[ChynnaDoll]

MISS THANGGGGGG!!!!!!...i didn't get'a chance to get back here yesterday but girllllll my face lit'up this morning when i saw your post, Donna's post, Sweetpeas post, Nickie's post and Mikes post...LOL!!...you ALL have given me a big BOOST in my attitude about this trip ya know... and i truly thank you:+) now that i really think about it you guys are so right... i DO deserve to go and have a nice time leaving my troubles temporarily behind...and like Nickie said, no change with Errin means it hasn't gotten worse..thanks Nicks for helping me to see it from a different prespective. Now on another note, my girlfriend that was suppose to go with me can't now because of an emergency...soooooo my sweet Lou will be going instead..although i realllllyyyy wanted to have some "just" girlie fun-time ya know?..but we'll have a good time too...he's usually a fun person:+))

My "hissy fits" are not pretty!

Sweetpeaaaaa..i just can't EVEN IMAGINE with that sweet, MEEK, and kind face you could possibly throw a TUMULTUOUS hissy'fit as you say...LOL!!..so glad i got back here in'a HURRY!!!

Ok, be back later!
Love,
Chynna

[holberry]

she show throws great parties too!, miss liz that is!

so glad to hear your smiling voice through this journal again.
You are missed.
hugs.
hols

[ChynnaDoll]

Oh Hollll, you are to sweet:+)))..i'm feeling a bit better in spirit this morning! How's our convertible doing?????

Your avatar is sooooo CUTE:+)))

Love'ya
Chynna

oh yeah, before i forget..Nickie your new avatar is a " brand-new" you:+))..lov'it!!

[bikipatra]

Hey, Chynna, so good to have you back! We're still waiting for your "after" photograph. You're about to go on a cruise, how about a bathing suit pic? We weigh the same amount and I was willing. Take the plunge!~

[ChynnaDoll]

Hey, Chynna, so good to have you back! We're still waiting for your "after" photograph. You're about to go on a cruise, how about a bathing suit pic? We weigh the same amount and I was willing. Take the plunge!~

LOL Biks..ok, ONLY if you promise not to LAF at my candied'yams!..i'll be able to hear'ya way over there in DC ya know...so wa'chit:+)

Love'ya,
Chynna

[ChynnaDoll]

I happen to run across this discussion regardig the IMPORTANCE of Water & Weight Loss and thought i'd post it..i know you all know this already but sometimes I myself need a little reinforcement
Chynna~

Incredible as it may seem... Water is the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off!
Although most of us take it for granted...
Pure, clean water may be the only true Magic Potion for permanent weight loss!
Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat. Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase!
And an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits!
Here's the reason why...

The kidneys cannot function properly without enough water. When they do not work to capacity, some of their load is dumped on the liver. One of the liver's primary functions is to metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body. But if the liver has to do some of the kidney's work, it cannot work at full throttle.
As a result, it metabolizes less fat... more fat remains stored in the body and weight loss stops!

Drinking an adequate amount of water every day is the best treatment for fluid retention. But when your body is given less water than it needs... it perceives the shortage as a threat to survival and will begin to retain every drop. Water reserves are stored in extra-cellular spaces (outside the cells). This water can show up as swollen feet, hands and legs.

Diuretics only offer a temporary solution at best. They force out stored water along with some essential nutrients. Again, the body perceives a threat and will replace the lost water at the first opportunity. Thus, the condition quickly returns.

The best way to overcome the problem of water retention is to give your body what it needs - plenty of water - only then will stored water be released.
If water retention is a constant problem for you... excess salt may be to blame.
Your body will only tolerate sodium in certain concentrations. The more salt you eat, the more water your system retains to dilute it. But getting rid of unneeded salt is easy -- just drink water! As the water is forced through the kidneys, it will remove the excess sodium.

Over weight people need more water than thin people. Larger people have larger metabolic loads. Since we know that water is the key to fat metabolism... it follows that the over weight person needs more water to metabolize excess fat.
Water helps to maintain proper muscle tone... which in turn, aids proper muscle contraction and prevents dehydration. It also helps to prevent the sagging skin that usually follows weight loss. Shrinking cells are buoyed by water which plums the skin and leaves it clear, healthy and resilient. Water helps rid the body of waste. During weight loss, the body has more waste to get rid of - all that metabolized fat must be shed.
Again . . . Water helps flush out this waste!

Water can help relieve constipation...
The colon is a primary internal water source. When the body gets too little water, it siphons what it needs from internal sources. Result? Constipation. But when a person drinks enough water... normal bowel function will return.

So far, we have discovered same remarkable truths about water and about weight loss... the body will not function properly without enough water and cannot metabolize stored fat efficiently. On the household weight scales... Retained water shows up as excess weight.
It may seem strange, but to get rid of excess water... you must drink more water! Drinking water is essential to losing weight.

How much water is enough?
If you are of normal weight for your height, then on average you should drink (8) eight -- 8 oz. glasses of pure water every day. However, if you are overweight you should take (1) one additional glass for every 25 lbs. of excess weight you are trying to lose. The amount that you drink should be increased if you exercise, or if the weather is hot and dry.

Preferably, your drinking water should be taken cold...
Cold water is absorbed more quickly into the system than warm water. Some evidence suggests that drinking cold water can actually burn calories. To utilize water most efficiently during weight loss, follow this schedule:

Morning: 1 Quart of pure water over 30 minutes

Noon: 1 Quart of pure water over 30 minutes

Evening: 1 Quart of pure water between 5-6 P.M.

When the body gets all the water it needs to function optimally, all body system fluids will perfectly balance.
When this happens . . . you reach the "breakthrough point".
So what does that mean?
Endocrine gland function improves...
Fluid retention is alleviated as stored water is lost...
More fat can be used as fuel because the liver is free to
metabolize stored fat...

[holberry]

thanks chynna for the water article.
What is of particular interest is the breakthrough point. Very inspiring to think and drink for.

Im glad to hear you popping in . You presence is a delight!
hugs,
hols

[Lizabette]

Thanks for taking time to send the water infol I will print it and digest it ASAP.
Whohoo, a bathing suit picture. Nothing to LAF at, I'll bet ya a dollar!
I won't say GOODBYE... Just SO LONG!

[MerryMary]

Hello Chynna

Thank you for visiting my journal and offering your continued support. I've been busy with many things and have not had much time to post here. Still, I appreciate those who check up on me. My progress with MF continues to do well ... and have gotten a couple of more friends on the program! I'm inclined to share the "good news" rather than keep it to myself.

Things with my Mom have not changed much. I am looking at nursing facilities here in the Dallas area with the hope of moving her here. My brother is still living in the valley of denial but I will be going back to Chicago in another week to persuade him otherwise. Your continued prayerful support is appreciated. You and Erin continue to remain in my prayers as well.

Thanks for sharing the article on "Water". It was very informative. I've copied for future reference.

Might I add that since you joined the MMT Forum you have been a beacon of light and a truly wonderful example of courage--a real manifestation of the Lord's presence in you!

God Bless!

[ChynnaDoll]

O'LA O'LA!!! everyone ( did i say it right miss thang?)

Oddly enough, i'm actually getting a wee'bit EXCITED about this trip..lol!

Missed roll call yesterday because of church activities, but happy with my weight at .2 below my goal weight...we'll see if i remain happy when i get back:+)

Mz Mary..thank you for such kind words..and YOU too have been a "beacon of light" to this forum from the very first time i met you.

Hey guys glad you enjoyed the water article...hope it helped someone.

Ok going to eat lunch now..maybe some oven baked turkey stips on a bed of lettuce with Paul Newman's Lighten up Sesame Ginger dressing and a small apple:+))

Bye or now!!

Chynna

[DonnaS]

Hi Donna! How was the concert? Sounds like lots of FUN!! I know Pat Benatar was fabulous..always loved her:+) Have you ever heard BB King?..boy he's awesome too!

Ok, i know you'll be in to enlighten us on everything..lol!
Have a wonderful day!

Love,
Chynna

Good morning Chynna, hope your having a good one. Thanks so much for that water article, I'm going to copy and save it too.

Pat Benatar was fabulous and she still looked the same, except for her hair color. The venue was a blues club in Dallas and it was so nice. I have heard of BB King too but never seen a concert.

I'll be looking for your swimsuit picture in the studio. Your doing so good!

[Sojourner]

O'LA O'LA!!! everyone ( did i say it right miss thang?)

Well............you were close! (Hola! Hola!)
Still ~ you get an A+ for effort!!