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Michele Dochat
  • 43, Female
  • Lititz, PA
  • United States
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About Me:
Let's face it, I've been overweight all my life. Well, except for maybe babyhood! I'm 43 years old, I have teenagers and a husband that I couldn't keep up with until I started losing weight. I don't think I'll ever be an athlete, but I want to be able to keep up!

I was sick of it, sick of being tired, sick of looking lumpy in everything I wear, sick of buying fat clothes, just sick of it. I want to be healthy, I want to live a long life, I want to be successful in my journey, and feel good about myself.

I will do this, I don't care how long it takes! I am going to make it and I am going to reach my goal!

Highest known weight: 310
Current weight: 267.8
Goal: 160

I can honestly say I enjoy working out and that it surprises me. I get into the gym, get sweaty and feeling it in my muscles, and it drives me to work harder...I've been off track for a while, but getting back in the swing to get rid of more of this extra weight. It'll kill me if I don't!

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Michele Dochat

QUOTES

There is a story in the news about Kate Moss - you know, the ultra thin "super-model" who made waves several years ago by making some sort of comment about not knowing how on earth anyone could ever let themselves go and become fat....well, she made another comment about a quote she likes - Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels".

Now, I think that is a good quote, but apparently it's used by several PRO-Anorexia/Bulimia sites. I never knew such a site existed. How appalling. I guess the thing… Continue

Posted on November 20, 2009 at 12:42pm —

Michele Dochat

Biggest Loser and MOTIVATION

Ok, I missed about the last half hour...no idea who was below the yellow line, nor who went home..I can tell you who I wanted to see go....that ditz from last week...Mo's partner....unfortunately that means he'll go too...but she is a bitch! Forgive me, but what a player she is...and if she goes she deserves it!

Secondly...the speech Jillian gave at the restaurant was inspiring...it made me stop to think about what I am doing to myself and how focused I was thsi time last year...and how much le… Continue

Posted on October 7, 2009 at 11:30am — 5 Comments

Michele Dochat

Crocheting Group?

This is something that is often suggested as a way to avoid all that snacking we seem to like doing while watching TV. It keeps your hands busy, your brain working...keeps you out of the kitchen...away from the leftovers...

I was thinking I might start a crocheting group in here. We could swap patterns, techniques, ideas...pictures...

Any thoughts on this, or interest? I'll start a group for this if it seems like it may take off!!

Posted on September 15, 2009 at 12:51pm — 4 Comments

Michele Dochat

New Roads?

Well, last Friday the boss took me into his office...I thought I was getting fired, I really did! Instead he told me he thought that it wasn't working out, but rather than just let me go, he called around to other agent's offices to see if anyone needed a part time admin person, so that I could keep working for him part time and enable me to look for another job outside of State Farm if that is what I wanted.

I am now in another office 3 days per week, and at his office 2 days per week. I think… Continue

Posted on September 15, 2009 at 12:08pm — 2 Comments

Michele Dochat

Going Overboard

Not sure why I do that, I can hear myself saying, "Self, you need to put the fork down...don't eat that....go brush your teeth and drink some water...you aren't hungry, you're bored, find something to do..."

I had a few minutes like that last night while eating cold spaghetti out of the pan...I was hungry, but don't like to eat that late...not doing that tonight, I've got a schedule tonight. Home to take daughter to band camp, back home, clip coupons, write down a meal plan for next several day… Continue

Posted on September 3, 2009 at 12:16pm — 3 Comments

Michele Dochat

Eggplant Casserole

Not sure what this is called but my friend Michelle made it for dinner the other night and I stopped by and tried it and it's SOOO good...she sent me a text with the recipe...here goes!

1 pound eggplant sliced longways (to make long strips) - she used two eggplants
1 can artichoke hearts, chopped
2 T basil
1/2 C Feta cheese
Perdue packaged chicken strips
your favorite spaghetti/marinara sauce


Preheat broiler on low.

Spray each side of eggplant slices with non-stick spray and place under broi… Continue

Posted on September 1, 2009 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Michele Dochat

And The Verdict Is....

We arrived back in our home last Thursday night amid boxes and suitcase and are finally back after the fire! It's been a hectic couple of days unpacking and hanging pictures but we're gettng there.

I avoided the scale until Saturday morning. I knew I had gained weight over those 6 weeks, and thought it must be a lot because by that time my feet were badly swollen and painful and my rings were tight...along with my pants!

I gained a grand total of 11 pounds in 6 weeks! I felt like crap b… Continue

Posted on September 1, 2009 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

Michele Dochat

I Stole This Response BUT...

It's something we all should read, and let's face it, none of us reads EVERY post! This was written in response to Start, stop...start, stop...start stop, written by MommyMich and responded to by Cindy M.

Hope these ladies don't mind but this was a great response!!!

Well it seems you have been on here before so you are pretty familiar, but here is my semi-standard response when someone asks "how do I succeed when I've failed so many times before..."

Here is my advice... find you… Continue

Posted on August 19, 2009 at 2:00pm —

Michele Dochat

House Update

Well, I know I complained about the whole not being in my house issue yesterday...such a lively post and no comments...not that I can blame anyone....boo hoo me, right?

We went to the house last night just to check on things, like we've done daily since work began. Loads of issues and things that need to be fixed that the crew has messed up....all pretty minor, but regardless it's frustrating.

As for me and my health...well, let's just say I am in acceptance mode about the state of things righ… Continue

Posted on August 19, 2009 at 10:37am — 3 Comments

Michele Dochat

Still Not Home

It's been more than a month now and we are still not back in our house after our fire. We have about a week to go. The painting is finally done, but we are waiting on cabinets, counter tops, sink, and carpet. The paint looks great, so I am excited about the rest.

We'll see just how long it really takes. I am so tired of living in a hotel it isn't funny!!

I've gained weight, I am sick of eating out. I haven't gotten to the gym enough. I have no time I can take off to get my house back in order… Continue

Posted on August 18, 2009 at 10:11am —

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Scale. To use or not to use,

Just depends on when I decide it's time to weigh in, but definately at the beginning of your journey, just to have a reference point!!!

Tagged: carb, low, newbie, weightloss, scale

Replied Sep 16

Let us recover from a naughty 4th of July weekend. .

OK confession time...I haven't thought about diet at all lately for a LOOOONNNGGGG time...there are plenty of reasons, and plenty of excuses.....now how do I lay them aside??

Replied Aug 19

daily reasons to lose, what's yours?

FAT FINGERS!

Replied Aug 19

I'm brand new!

Cindy, First - WELCOME to Blog To Lose...this is a great place to network and get tips and support on your weight loss journey! And congrats on quitting your smoking habit. That's a big one and I t...

Tagged: weightloss, disappoint, new, body, weight

Replied Jun 12

Sigg Water Bottles?

I have a SIGG, and so does my husband...I love it...they have loads of colors and styles so you can be fashionable while you are helping to save the planet, which I love. I have the flip top lid o...

Replied May 18

daily reasons to lose, what's yours?

tight pants

Replied Apr 22

Comfort food in the winter

I made a pot of beef barley with mushroom soup yesterday...yum! It was super easy and soup is a perfect comfort food in the winter. 3 cans FF beef broth 1 lb lean beef cubes 2 carrots, peeled and ...

Replied Jan 27

Over-eating In The Evenings

Well, eliminating the snacks in your kitchen might help...depending on what kind of snacks you are having, maybe you can modify what is there... OR, you could plan a specific snack before you go t...

Replied Jan 27

Any Tea Drinkers?

Just tried Roni's idea for making oatmeal with tea...I used decaf green tes, two bags, about 3/4 c hot water...and mixed up instant high fiber quaker oatmeal...it was REALLY GOOD!!!...I'm thinking ...

Replied Jan 7

Any Tea Drinkers?

I go in spurts where I drink a lot of tea, usuall decaf green tea, and then I don't...I switch back to coffee...back and forth all the time..I really like one called Lemon Lift also...but that has ...

Replied Jan 5

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At 9:20am on November 05, 2009, someone gave Michele Dochat a gift…
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At 3:46pm on October 9, 2009, Katrina said…
and you should feel good about where you are now!! :)
At 12:15pm on September 2, 2009, Robyn said…
Hey Michele... I was going to start taking glucosamine before the walk, but the pharmacist said it wouldn't do me any good for that particular weekend. He said you need to take it at least 6-8 weeks before you'll be able to tell a difference. But I have been meaning to pick some up. A friend of mine sells Amway...and I can get it from him at "cost"...so I really need to do that! Nutrilite from Amway also has a really good Multi vitamin that I was looking into.
At 1:34pm on September 1, 2009, Nath said…
Thanks for the eggplant recipe! I've been looking for something to do with the big one I have sitting in the fridge. I never used eggplant before and my mom brought me this one from the farmer's market, so I have to use it!
At 11:58am on September 1, 2009, Mrs. Ballou said…
Oh good! I hope you like it! :)
At 8:21pm on August 19, 2009, Robyn said…
Hey chica!
YES...ALDI is fabulous for produce etc. I do about 60-70 of my shopping there and then finish what's left at the local grocery chain. I save TONS by shopping Aldi. For a while...milk was about 1/2 price compared to the regular store! Love seeing you back here! I've been missing you!
At 6:28pm on August 19, 2009, Emily Hubner Joyce said…
I'm available any time...we need to build each other up, it seems like. There are lots of good websites out there to identify your best bets with eating out...you just have to decide what you will eat and stick to your decision...don't look at the menu. And I will pray that your family won't bug you about it...the hardest thing to control, IMO, is the desire to "fit in"...especially as moms, we never want to rock the boat and appear selfish...but keep rockin' it until they get it!!
At 3:24pm on August 19, 2009, Jennifer Rundall said…
Michele: Thank you for the kind words. If I can be of inspiration to one person; it makes my day. Weight loss is a struggle...but man it is a fight worth fighting for sure!! :) I look forward to getting to know you better. BTW, what program are you following for your weight loss? If I can be of any help..please let me know.

Jen
At 1:48pm on August 19, 2009, Emily Hubner Joyce said…
I do not honestly know what it was that finally motivated me to get back on track...I had initially lost 50 pounds back in 2000-2001, but gradually put about 30 of that back on. I am a registered dietitian, so I felt somewhat professionally and morally obligated to maintain a reasonable weight. It was killing me to have given up all my cute, small jeans and other clothes, and I knew my husband was disappointed in me.

Now, I just try to concentrate on reasonable choices and portion sizes. It would be so easy, now that I am at home all day, to let boredom take over and just eat all the time (been there, done that). I just don't. I drink water whenever I can...keep a glass filled so I grab it whenever I pass. And I have NO food in my house that I shouldn't eat (except when I'm entertaining, or trying a new recipe).

I will keep in touch with you if you want, and I'm full of good ideas to keep you on the straight and narrow. Thanks for contacting me. I know you can do this.
At 4:29pm on June 12, 2009, Robyn said…
You're too funny! I'll read it again...all weekend! And great idea on the container garden! I should at least try some tomatoes! I love tomato sandwiches on toast!

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Mrs. Ballou replied to Michele Dochat's discussion 'Trimming the bird?' in the group Countdown to Turkey Day
Green bean casserole - I am using the reduced fat cream of mushroom soup. Sweet potato casserole - I am using a recipe that I shared here: http://www.blogtolose.com/group/countdowntoturkeyday/forum/topics/sweet-potato-crunch-recipe-and Stuffing - ...
November 24
Erin P. replied to Michele Dochat's discussion 'Trimming the bird?' in the group Countdown to Turkey Day
Okay - with the exception of rolls...here are some Hungry Girl finds you any not have looked at yet. Hope this helps. She's amazing! Have a great Thanksgiving! http://www.hungry-girl.com/week/weeklydetails.php?isid=1597#stuffing http://www.hungry...
November 20
Needing to vent about a quote I read this morning, and looking for Turkey Day help in the way of "skinnying up" the meal! Is that a word???
November 20
Michele Dochat added a discussion to the group Countdown to Turkey Day
Trimming the bird?
Trying to be creative and still serve all the favorites. Any suggestions on how I do that without missing out on tradition and flavor? I am talking about stuffing, potatoes, the green bean casserole, the pies, the rolls, the gravy! HELP ME GANG!!
November 20
 
 

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