Weight Loss Challenge #4-New Year

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New Years Weight Loss Challenge
Sunday, November 27th~Saturday, December 31st
5 Weeks


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Who we are:

We are a group of women who for 1 reason or another want to shed a few (or more) lbs. We need the encouragement of others no matter their size or goal and we thrive in an atmosphere where we can all support one another.


Your threadmistresses for this thread are ellidew AND Mom2Cole! Feel free to Email Us! (wl.challenge@gmail.com)

Want to join the fun?!?

We welcome one and all. It doesn’t matter what diet you are on (if any) or how many miles a week you run (if any) we will all find lots of help and support here.


Feel free to join at any time during the challenge.
It’s better to join NOW than to wait until we start a new challenge! ;)

You don’t have to read the whole thread to join. Feel free to just jump in on the last page and post a reply with the following information. None of this info is a must but it helps to learn a little bit about each other.

Me: name/age
DH: name/age
Married since:
Dieting since:
Dieting Program: if any
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #)
Known issues:
Current Weight:


Note to Members:

Please check in at least once a week with an update on weight change and/or current weight.


Our week will run Sunday-Saturday.
Your current weight is the weight you started the challenge
no matter the week and the weeks you were
not here will be SKIPped.
Week 1 weigh in will begin the date listed
at the top of this thread

A new challenge will be created at the end of the active challenge! A link to the new thread will be placed at the end of each challenge once it is completed.

PLEASE post all updates in RED and include the week you are checking in for so your updates are easier to see and to assure we don't miss any of them! Thanks!

If you are a member of the existing challenge your information will automatically be moved forward to the new challenge. If you would like to change any of your information please post an update in RED. Please also post your final weight from the previous challenge once you have made your final weigh in.

If you do not weigh in within the first 2 weeks your profile information will be removed. If you wish to rejoin simply repost your profile.

Hope to see everyone throughout the challenges! Can't wait to have someone reach their goal weight!

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Our Members

Current Members: amberfiddles, boilermaker, catch, chortles, clzj, Coccinelle, Dens Cinderella, ellidew, filmgirl7, jillybean 247, kate, LynzeyAHL, meganth, MES in Chicago, miel, Mom2Cole, Mrs. Alting, Mrs.B716, nolagirl, princesstommi, Rosebud03, timzgirl, Tonysweetie, TracieB, TX Sweetheart, udsweetpea

Current Weight Loss Total: - 42.5

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amberfiddles
Me: amber-24
DH: L-26
Married since: 5.31.03
Dieting since: meh, i attempt to diet on my own off & on, but this is my frist time on a real 'program', just started ww on tues
Dieting Program: ww
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 120s
Final Weight Date Challenge: 5.31.03-3 yr anni
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 128
Known issues: i eat when i'm bored, bad @ portion control, all the usual issues :P
Current Weight: 130
week 1: -2.8 / 127.2
week 2: 0 / 127.2
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: - 2.8

boilermaker
Me: Carrie - 30 in Oct
DH: John - 31
Married since: 03.02.02
Dieting since: I'm more trying to eat healthy than dieting
Dieting Program: fruits & veggies, no fried food, less sweets
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 3.5 lbs / 133
Final Weight Date Challenge: Thanksgiving
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 9 lbs
Known issues: My own willpower...I love sweets and alcohol. Both bad for your body
Current Weight: 136.5
week 1: -1 / 135.5
week 2: 0 / 135.5
week 3: 0
week 4: 0
week 5: -1 / 134.5
Total Weight Loss: - 2
Note: will be out of town off and on throughout Dec. Do not delete!

catch
Me: Nancy - 24
FH: Rob - 27 in Nov
Together since: 08/16/01
Dieting since: forever! I've been on/off WW for at least 5 years
Dieting Program: WW, again!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 32/155
Final Weight Date Challenge: 5/31/06 - my 25th birthday
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5lbs/175
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #2
Known issues: I'm an emotional eater. Happy, sad, tired, cranky, I eat.
Current Weight: 181.6
week 1: - 1 / 180.6
week 2: - 1 / 179.6
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: - 2

chortles
Me: chortles, 31
Married since: Oct. 2005
Dieting since: um, forever
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal: 130 lb
Known issues: emotional eating, eating while bored
Current Weight: (peers through fingers) 147 lb
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3: SKIP
week 4: SKIP
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: - 0

clzj
Me: Lynn 31
DH: name/age: Charles 31
Married since:6/8/02
Dieting since: 12/4/05
Dieting Program: watching what goes in
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:154
Final Weight Date Challenge:Mar 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:25
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #)this one
Known issues:Lossing pg weight
Current Weight: 177
week 1: Skip
week 2: -4 / 173
week 3: +2 / 175
week 4: 0 / 175
week 5: + 1 /176
Total Weight Loss: -1

Coccinelle
Me: Lesley/23
DH: Mike/24
Married since: July 10, 2004
Dieting since: June 2005
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 120-125
Final Weight Date Challenge:the sooner the better
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 20-25
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #4
Known issues: lives to eat instead of eats to live. I LOVE food!
Current Weight: 145
week 1: -.4 / 144.6
week 2: - 1.4 / 143.2
week 3: -.2 / 143.0
week 4: SKIP
week 5: + 2 / 145
Total Weight Loss: - 0

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Dens Cinderella
Me: Alicia, 27
DH: Dennis, 36
Married since: May 2003
Dieting since: Forever...but most recently June 2005
Dieting Program: None
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 38 lbs+/Under 150
Final Weight Date Challenge: Time limits aren't helpful to me
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8.5 lbs/165
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I failed the first one...rejoining now.
Known issues: Willpower
Current Weight: 173.5
week 1: -.5 / 173
week 2: -.5 / 172.5
week 3: + .5 / 173
week 4: 0 / 173
week 5: - 1 / 195.5
Total Weight Loss: - .5

ellidew
Me: 25
DH: 27
Married since: June 1, 2005
Dieting since: New diet program started Sept 6, 2005
Dieting Program: LA Weight Loss
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 68/150
Final Weight Date Challenge: May 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: - 10 / 185.4
Challenge Member Since: Challenge #2
Known issues: Weekends! Oy!
Current Weight: 195.4
week 1: - .2 / 195.2
week 2: + .4 / 195.6
week 3: - 2.4 / 193.2
week 4: - 1 / 192.2
week 5: 0 / 192.2
Total Weight Loss: - 3.2

filmgirl7
Me: Carrie, 28
DH: J, 32
Married since: 1/7/06 (coming soon!)
Dieting since: 1985?!!?
Dieting Program: currently, weight watchers meets Bob Greene's Body Makeover
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 30 lbs/105
Final Weight Date Challenge: 4/o6 I hope
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) FIRST TIME!
Known issues: slow metabolism???? hahahhah
Current Weight: 134.4
week 1: -.4 / 134
week 2: -2 / 132
week 3: SKIP
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -2.4

Goddess Tiff
Me: Tiffany/26
DH: Ted/28
Married since: 9-21-02
Dieting since: I was born!!!
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: a whole lot!
Final Weight Date Challenge: No specific time frame, but I graduate next December and I'd like to make some serious headway by then.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) this one!
Known issues: a bored eater, easily distracted from my goals, so busy with school and all that I "forget" to exercise
Current Weight: For my scale only.
week 1: SKIP
week 2: - .5
week 3: + .5
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 0

jillybean 247
Me: Jillian/27
DH: Shane/29
Married since: 9/27/03
Dieting since: nerver attempted
Dieting Program: eat healthier and start working out
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 125
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15 lbs for Challenge #5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: brand new
Known issues: had baby 4 months ago, very little time to workout, LOVE to eat!
Current Weight: 201
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3: SKIP
week 4: SKIP
week 5: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: - 0

kate
Me: name/age Kate/20
DH: name/age Dan/21
Married since: will be December 30, 2006
Dieting since: June 05
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 175
Final Weight Date Challenge: Dec. 06 ( My wedding)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:-14.5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) This one
Known issues: Portion Control
Current Weight: 274.5
week 1: + 2 / 276.5
week 2: - 4 / 272.5
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: - 2

LynzeyAHL
Me: Lindsey 27
DH: Dan, 23
Married since: October 30, 2003
Dieting since: on and off since HS but Changed my lifestyle 7/2003
Dieting Program: WW style of eating thinking about trying SBD for a while
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 87.5 pounds/145
Final Weight Date Challenge: when I get there but before I'm 30!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 11.5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Unofficial since Labor Day Official w/TG
Known issues: lack of motivation, boarderline diabetic - going on meds in Dec.
Current Weight: 234.5
week 1: 0 / 234.5
week 2: - 5 / 229.5
week 3: - 1 / 237
week 4: - 1 / 236
week 5: 0 / 236
Total Weight Loss: - 7

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meganth
Me: Megan/27
DH: 29
Married since: 10/04/03
Dieting since: Sept. 13, 2005
Dieting Program: cutting our portions to a healthy serving, exercising 3-4 times a week
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: no goal, but would like to get to somewhere between pre-vegetarian weight and my weight when i graduated from college.
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: no goals, i hate setting myself up for failure!
Known issues: vegetarian - can't get enough of those bad carbs!!
Current Weight: 141
week 1: 0 / 141
week 2: -1 / 140
week 3: 0 / 140
week 4: - 1 / 139
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: - 2

MES in Chicago
Me: Melissa/30
DH: Paul/36
Married since: 10/23/04
Dieting since: I was 10 with force from my mother
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: I would honestly like to loss 125 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: for NY Challenge 8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) brand new
Known issues: emotional eating, carbs
Current Weight: I'd rather not say right now
week 1:SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3: SKIP
week 4: SKIP
week 5: SKIP
Total Weight Loss:- 0


miel
Me: name/age Miel Do I have to say?
DH: name/age Chico Might give my age away!
Married since: 02
Dieting since: October 7?
Dieting Program: if any South Beach
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 148
Final Weight Date Challenge: How long does this last?
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 170 (?)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Never
Known issues: Sugar
Current Weight: 185
week 1:- 1.5 / 183.5
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:- 1.5

Mom2Cole
Me: Moni/30
DH: Randy/37
Married since: September 21st, 2002
Dieting since: May 9th, 2005
Dieting Program: Following WW, but not attending meetings
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 38 pounds/140 pounds
Final Weight Date Challenge: May 26th, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weigh in day: Friday
Current Weight: 172.5
week 1: - 1.5 / 171
week 2: - 1.5 / 169.5
week 3: - 1 /168.5
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: - 4

Mrs. Alting
Me: Kristie/31
DH: Aaron/32
Married since: Oct. 8, 2005
Dieting since: Lost a bunch b4 wedding now it's back
Dieting Program: Cut out sugar and workout
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 125 to 130
Final Weight Date Challenge:2/14
Known issues: Cake
Current Weight:140
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3: SKIP
week 4: SKIP
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: SKIP

Mrs.B716
Me: Emily 26
DH: CB 27
Married since:7/16/05
Dieting since:January 2005
Dieting Program: watch what I eat and exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: Halloween
Final Weight Date Challenge: 4 pounds
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:142
Known issues:emotional eater- I LOVE ICE CREAM
Current Weight: 150
week 1: SKIP
week 2: +1 / 151
week 3: - .5 / 149.5
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: + 1.5

princesstommi
Me: Tommi/26
DH: Jay/27
Married since: July 13, 2002
Dieting since: forever.
Dieting Program: following South Beach Diet principles, phases 2 & 3 & lots more activity
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: ~150. Mainly to fit in some old clothes, not so much a number
Final Weight Date Challenge: Slowly but surely.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Sorta did #1
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5lbs
Known issues: portion sized, emotional eating, eating when I'm bored
Current Weight: 200
week 1: + .5 / 200.5
week 2: + .5 / 201
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: +1

Rosebud03
Me: Erin/ 31
DH: Kevin/ 32
Married since: 10/8/05
Dieting since: Dieted from Jan-Oct of 2005 in preparation for my wedding. Lost about 8 pounds and felt great. We've been traveling a lot since then and I've put the weight back on.
Dieting Program: Healthy eating/ reduced calories
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 7 pounds/ 130
Final Weight Date Challenge: Feb. 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) this is my first!
Known issues: Snacking at work. Blowing off the gym. Also, I find it really difficult to lose weight, even when I reduce my calories and exercise. It's always slow going.
Current Weight: 137
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:

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timzgirl
Me: Jen/23
FH: Tim/27
Married: 05/12/07
Dieting since: Monday
Dieting Program: just trying to watch what I eat, my portions, and trying to exercise more.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20/115
Final Weight Date Challenge: Christmas 2005
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 20 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge # 3
Known issues: I tend to snack a lot at work, so I'm going to start buying fruits and veggies to keep in the fridge here (and at home)
Current Weight: 130
week 1: 0 / 130
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:0

Tonysweetie
Me: Leslie/21
DH: Tony/22
Married since: 3/26/05
Dieting since: Oct. 2005
Dieting Program: moderation/cutting down on sweets
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:wanna be 130 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 3lbs.
Known issues: Sweet Tooth, eating too much junk
Current Weight: 137
week 1: 0 / 137
week 2: 0 / 137
week 3: +2 / 139
week 4: - 1 / 138
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:+ 1

TracieB
Me: Tracie/24
DH: Token/30
Married since: 5.15.04
Dieting since: Birth!
Dieting Program: Not one in particular... just watching calories and sweatin' up a storm!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: I'd LOVE to lose 30, but realistically, 15-20
Final Weight Date Challenge: I'm going to visit my family in February and would like to have dropped some serious poundage by then.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8-10lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) I'm a newbie!
Known issues: Portion control, getting enough protein (I'm vegetarian), eating junk, especially cheese and sweets
Current Weight: I'd prefer to keep this my little secret
week 1: - 1.5
week 2: - 1.3
week 3: - 0.8
week 4: - 1.0
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:- 4.6

TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 22
DH: Travis 28
Married since: July 29, 2004
Dieting since: September 9, 2005. I start off and on but never stick to it... I tried to stick to the Labor Day Weight Loss Challenge but that didn't work either LOL...
Dieting Program:
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 lbs (Final Weight)
Final Weight Date Challenge: July 29, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs lost
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time
Current Weight: 198
week 1: - 2 / 196
week 2: - 3 / 193
week 3: + 1 /194
week 4: - 0.5 / 193.5
week 5: - 1 /192.5
Total Weight Loss:- 5.5

udsweetpea
Me: Andrea, 24
BF: Jeff, 28
Dating since: February 22, 2004
Dieting since I could remember
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 45 pounds/140
Final Weight Date Challenge: June 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: brand new
Known issues: lack of motivation when going out to eat and living with an overeater
Current Weight: 195
week 1: -2.8 / 192.2
week 2: 0 / 192.2
week 3: + 0.6 / 192.8
week 4: + 0.8 / 193.6
week 5: - .2 / 193.4
Total Weight Loss:- 2

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Let's shed those pounds!


Remember: Please put updates in red

Useful Information

Please share a website, book, quote, or other piece of information that you have found helpful in weight loss/control/management or exercise, recipes, etc... Anything you can think of!

Previous Challenges
Weight Loss Challenge #1 - Labor Day (http://www.constantchatter.com/search.php?searchid=255384)
Weight Loss Challenge #2 - Halloween (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?p=172541)
Weight Loss Challenge #3- Thanksgiving (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=8878)

Weight Loss Program Websites:
Weight Watchers (http://www.weightwatchers.com)
LA Weightloss (http://www.laweightloss.com/)
Jenny Craig (http://www.jennycraig.com/)

Other Websites:
Fit Day (http://www.fitday.com)

[miel]

Joining...

I pathetically dropped the ball on the T-giving challenge. (I mean--I didn't lose anything yet even though for a week or more I really have been trying!)

So New Years here I come!

[*Jen*]

Joining too! I didn't lose as much as I would have liked, but there's always the motivation of turkey and mashed potatoes to help me along;):p

Good luck to everyone!!

[catch]

Joining also. Midterm pressure was just too much for me and I dropped out of the Thanksgiving challenge :( . Hope to do much better on this challenge, even though finals are just around the corner :eek: .

[BethElena]

Joining! I finally got my little lateral thigh work out machine thingy, so if I don't lose any week 4 of the #3 challenge, i'll have to lose some in this one!!!

[TX Sweetheart]

Joining as well... I've been doing well in the Thanksgiving challenge and I definitely have a lot more weight to lose so as long as I've got weight to lose, I'll be joining these challenges LOL

[ellidew]

I don't think i am going to join. lol. jk. Of course i'm in! My goal at this point is to be at -25 at the start of this challenge! I plan to see the -30's before New Years! :D Now that's something to celebrate! As of last nights weigh in i have to lose another 11.4 to be half way to my goal! YIPPEE! Half way is -35 lbs. Half way to my goal by New Years would sure make me feel good :D

Hopefully i shed a lb or 2 before the Sunday starting point! I'm going to be VERY good on Thanksgiving and i already have it planned out. I even get 1 piece of pie! If i lose 1/2 a lb between Wednesdays weigh in and Fridays Weigh In I get $10 in center credit at LAWL! What a deal. To date they have given me $70 back. When i go on maintenance i get several hundred dollars back for maintaining. Maintenance is 12 months long and you get a couple hundred after the first 6 months then a couple hundred more when you complete maintenance. That's a good deal!

[Coccinelle]

I would LOVE to join you ladies! I'm working to get the last of the baby weight off :)

Me: Lesley/23
DH: Mike/24
Married since: July 10, 2004
Dieting since: June 2005
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 120-125
Final Weight Date Challenge:the sooner the better :)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 20-25
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #4
Known issues: lives to eat instead of eats to live. I LOVE food!
Current Weight:145

[filmgirl7]

Me: Carrie, 28
DH: J, 32
Married since: 1/7/06 (coming soon!)
Dieting since: 1985?!!?
Dieting Program: currently, weight watchers meets Bob Greene's Body Makeover
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 30 lbs/105
Final Weight Date Challenge: 4/o6 I hope
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) FIRST TIME!
Known issues: slow metabolism???? hahahhah
Current Weight: 134.8 :eek:

Ok, this is serious. I'm getting married in 6 weeks and I MUST lose at LEAST six pounds before then or i'm going to be a little chubbawub in my wedding gown. On the positive side, though, I have a gym membership and I know how to use it, and J and I will be doing weight watchers together from now until then. I was doing so well until we went on a cruise in July and I just haven't been able to get myself on track since then.

My weight has been so inconsisent over the past five years....down to 107 in college and then up to 141 during a difficult time years ago, I can't seem to get back to a reasonable weight. For my height, I should NEVER be more than 128 according to the BMI scale.

My overall goal is to get in the best shape of my life before/while TTC (March, I hope?) Let's hope I can do it. I'm ready! I'm going on the treadmill now! :p

[UTChick]

I vow to do much better this time! Tomorrow I am signing up for my gym's 5-week boot camp. I am hoping it is the swift kick in the butt that I need to jump-start my weight loss. We are going to Ft. Lauderdale in January to see DH's family and I want to be able to wear shorts!

[ellidew]

Here are my stats for this challenge...

ellidew
Me: 25
DH: 27
Married since: June 1, 2005
Dieting since: Sept 6, 2005
Dieting Program: LA Weight Loss
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 68/150
Final Weight Date Challenge: May 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: - 10 / 185.4
Challenge Member Since: Challenge #2
Known issues: Weekends. Oy!
Current Weight: 195.4
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:

[udsweetpea]

I'm going to try this again because I'm back on WW hardcore!

Me: Andrea, 24
BF: Jeff, 28
Dating since: February 22, 2004
Dieting since I could remember
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 45 pounds/140
Final Weight Date Challenge: June 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: brand new
Known issues: lack of motivation when going out to eat and living with an overeater
Current Weight: 195

So, my Weight Watchers weigh-in is on Saturday. The challenge begins on Sunday. Since the challenge runs Sunday-Saturday, can I post my weigh-in on Saturday?

[APCullip22]

I want to join this one, as I failed the last one :( I'll post my official start weight on sunday. I have gained a couple of pounds since my last challenge weigh in :(

[mrstim]

Me: Amy, 20
DH:Tim, 24
Married since: 2/4/05
Dieting since: ever heard of a yo-yo'er??
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers/healthy
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: ultimately 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: ???
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8.5 lbs/165
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) FIRST TIME!
Known issues: We're TTC'ing - but I would love to be healthier and drop a few lbs. before I get the blessed BFP!
Current Weight: 173.5 :eek:

I'm SO sick and furious with myself. I've not been this weight since 1998 when I got sick of myself and dropped 40 lbs. ARG!!! (well, I was actually 190 then, and went down to 150. Now back up to 173.5!! :eek: ) My bday is December 30, so I am using that as motivation to be healthier and slimmer!

[ellidew]

Hi Ladies! Still no computer at home so i am at my moms house. If Moni doesn't pop in and beat me to it i promise i will post all the updates on Monday when i am at the office! :)

udsweetpea
So, my Weight Watchers weigh-in is on Saturday. The challenge begins on Sunday. Since the challenge runs Sunday-Saturday, can I post my weigh-in on Saturday?


If you want to end a week early you can post your first update on 11/26. If you wait to post your first week weigh in next Saturday 12/3 then that gives you an entire extra week to work towards your goal. It's up to you really. Just make sure to mark your update as week 1: loss / weight and we'll make the update for you.

Sorry i've been MIA. The office closed at 3 on Wednesday and the only computer use i have had is at my moms. The Dell tech in our area was supposed to call today to schedule a time to fix the home computer. I put dh in charge of it and honestly don't know if he heard from anyone. It should be fixed by the end of next week. Otherwise i'll be on in the morning and afternoons at the office.

Happy losing to everyone! Welcome to all the newcomers! :D The hardest part is getting started! I always told myself i'd start "tomorrow". lol. Tomorrow finally came though! You can lose it! Good luck!

[Coccinelle]

Thanks for the welcome! :) I can't wait to get started!!

[Cali*Girl]

I've lost 14.5 lbs since June 1st, so I'm hoping. Here goes nothing...

Me: Alicia, 27
DH: Dennis, 36
Married since: May 2003
Dieting since: Forever...but most recently June 2005
Dieting Program: None
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 38 lbs+/Under 150
Final Weight Date Challenge: Time limits aren't helpful to me
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8.5 lbs/165
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I failed the first one...rejoining now.
Known issues: Willpower
Current Weight: 173.5

[Coccinelle]

Today's the day, ladies!! Are you ready?? :D

My first weigh-in and diet officially begin tomorrow because we are actually doing our Thanksgiving dinner today at my parents'. I want to use my own scale for weighing myself and we won't be back home until tonight.

I'm so excited to have dieting buddies!! :)

[LynzeyAHL]

Me: Lindsey 27
DH: Dan, 23
Married since: October 30, 2003
Dieting since: on and off since HS but Changed my lifestyle 7/2003
Dieting Program: WW style of eating thinking about trying SBD for a while

Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 87.5 pounds/145
Final Weight Date Challenge: when I get there but before I'm 30!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 11.5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Unofficial since Labor Day Official w/TG
Known issues: lack of motivation, boarderline diabetic - going on meds in Dec.
Current Weight: 234.5

[filmgirl7]

Hello all,
I just had to chime in here to say OMG I weighed myself today for the first time in weeks and I've gained about four pounds. I'm only five feet tall so for me that's alot. My pants have been tighter too, and it's very sad. I'm really hoping that this weight loss challenge can be the jump start that I need. I'm getting married in LESS than six weeks! :eek:

oy!

[mrstim]

I'm with you film girl - I just weighed myself for the first time in a while and I'm actually 3.5 lbs. heavier than I originally stated when I joined! I went ahead and changed my original post, but I'm actually 173.5 instead of 170!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

I went and bought a walkman last night - I wanted a CD player, but our little town didn't have one :rolleyes: I'm not headed to the store until Friday, so I went ahead and bought it so I could do my exercise. (for the record, I get best results with walking & pilates) I'm going to try to get out and walk each day even with the cold.

[boilermaker]

I wanted to chime in with my initial weight. I posted in the other thread too, but wasn't sure if you needed it over here as well.
Starting weight: 136.5
WLC#4 Goal: 3.5 lbs / 133

QOTD: So how did everyone do with their goals over the holiday?
I was so happy that I actually stuck to my plan. I worked out Thanksgiving morning (and Fri & Sun too) and ate more veggies and less junk than I normally do. But I didn't feel like I missed out on anything. So it was motivation that I really can make it through the holiday and still lose weight!

[meganth]

meganth
Me: Megan/27
DH: 29
Married since: 10/04/03
Dieting since: Sept. 13, 2005
Dieting Program: cutting our portions to a healthy serving, exercising 3-4 times a week
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: no goal, but would like to get to somewhere between pre-vegetarian weight and my weight when i graduated from college.
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: no goals, i hate setting myself up for failure!
Known issues: vegetarian - can't get enough of those bad carbs!!
Current Weight: 141
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:

QOTD: So how did everyone do with their goals over the holiday?
I ate like crap for 3 days but amazingly enough, i didn't gain any weight! I do still feel like crap though, like i've got a bowling ball in my gut!! Since we got back from the IL's i've been chugging water, trying to clense out the system of all the bad foods i ate!

[PrincessTommi]

Starting weight: 200
Challenge #4 goal: 5 lbs.

QOTD: So how did everyone do with their goals over the holiday?
I did okay with my goals. I tried to watch portions, and never stuffed myself silly. I did have two dinners though, one with my ILs and one at home with friends. And I had waaaay too much sugar. So, this challenge starts with me back on South Beach, cutting out sugars.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE! :D


Good luck to everyone! We had awesome results with C2 and C3 and I know C4 is going to be just as great! We have 5 weeks so lets rack up those weight loss totals! Happy Losing!
-ellidew


C3 FINAL Weight Loss Total: - 72.5

IMPORTANT Information Pertaining to C3: RE: Members N-L**Some Data in this portion of the Thanksgiving Weight Loss Challenge has been mistakenly deleted. We apologize... If you would like your information corrected please post your weekly updates in RED and the corrections will be made. We apologize for any inconvenience!

[Mom2Cole]

Thanks for posting the updates Elli!!!! I was super busy this weekend and didn't have a lot of time for the computer.

We had a WONDERFUL holiday and all the food was so incredibly yummie!! I thought I ate a ton, but my Mom and my husband both commented how, without even thinking about it, I eat smaller portions. When I stopped and thought about it, I do! My stomach must be waaaay smaller then it was last year!! :cool:

QOTD: So how did everyone do with their goals over the holiday?

I didn't set any goals...I just enjoyed the day and ate what I wanted, but didn't go overboard! We ate such a wonderful dinner and finished it off with a piece of french silk pie.

Saturday night my husband and I had a "date" :) and we went out to dinner at our favorite steakhouse and I had a ribeye, a loaded baked potato, side ceasar salad, and two buttered rolls!!! :eek: It was all delicious, but I just knew I had gained atleast a couple pounds with all the eating I did.

Good news: I jumped on the scale this morning, cause I was so curious and couldn't wait for my Friday weigh in, and to my surprise I weighed in at 171!!! :eek: :D Talk about shocked!!! I guess my body needed that good eatin' to jump start my metabolism!!! I am pretty excited!!!
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Should be a good on plan week!! This weekend may be not-so-great. :o My closest girlfriends and I are going out on Saturday night, which will include dinner and drinks. Then on Sunday, we are going to my in-laws for the annual Christmas cookie baking. I am not worried about the cookies...but not eating a healthy dinner. I will just have to use portion control on whatever my MIL serves for dinner!
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I hope you all had a great holiday and a wonderful weekend!!


Here's to an awesome start to the New Year's Challenge!!!!

[BethElena]

Please change some info for me!

BethElena
Me: Beth Elena/24
DH: Ben/24
Married since: 8.19.05
Dieting since: 6.20.05
Dieting Program: Slim Fast Optima Blueberry muffin bar for breakfast, soy beans & fruit as snacks, Slim Fast shake for dinner 2 nights/wk, control portions other nights (school nites)Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: Final weight 120 (i used to be 118 )
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 1, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: Lose 5 lbs at this point!
Known issues: My medicine has put lbs on me, so I've switched meds & we'll see!Current Weight: 138
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:

[ellidew]

Hi everyone,

I had the crappiest night ever last night! I was devastated that our computer at home is still on the fritz (repairman comes tomorrow morning). I really needed some support last night. Dh stepped up and helped me through it though.

Last night when i went to LA Weight Loss to weigh in i was informed that as a "market test" they are going to switch to once a week weigh in and couseling and by appointment only! STARTING NEXT WEEK! EH? I was fuming! First of all i have had a standing appointment since i started at LAWL for 5:45 on Monday and Wednesday and 12:45 on Fridays. It even states that on the outside of my file in thick black marker. I knew that if i had an appointment that i would go. If it was optional then it was possible i could talk myself out of going, if that makes sense to anyone. Well, i was told that i couldn't have the 5:45 appointment on Monday or Wednesday of next week because someone already has it and that they aren't doing weigh ins on Fridays! The couselor told me i could have 5:30 or 6:00 and i said "then i wont be coming." I don't leave my office until 5:30 and i am not going to waste 15 mins at my office or elsewhere to be there at 6:00 when i could be at home making dinner by then. Finally they gave me a 5:45 on Monday after i pointed out that i have had a standing appointment for 11 weeks!

I cried all the way home. I was sad and frustrated and nervous. I was frustrated because i think its bs that they can switch the program mid cycle. If they are going to do a market test they should do it to a facility that is just opening and not to clients that have been paying good money and following the plan for weeks and weeks! I was sad because i have been doing so awesome! 25 lbs in 11 weeks puts me above average at a 2.2 lbs loss a week. I was nervous because i don't know if i can do as good or keep up the same pace or heck even be successful at all only going in once a week to weigh in. I like going three times a week. I go on Monday eager to see if i lost over the weekend because that's always my hardest time. On Wednesday i am always excited to see the loss i have made since Monday since i am so on track during the week and on Fridays i get to weigh in and post my weekly weight to our challenge. Not to mention my weight tracker. I like seeing all the little points that keep slanting down and watch my ticker get closer and closer to its goal. I like it the way it is! I like going three times a week. Just thinking about how their "market test" could affect my success and my weight loss makes me so angry! I have a lump in my throat and just want to cry. I don't know if i can do this on my own and to be honest i feel like lawl has abandoned me and that i AM on my own. I don't know if paying the fees is worth it to just go once a week. It's equally sad that i have taken this so personal and have such little faith in myself.

I can already see what's going to happen. If i only have to go once a week and lets say i go on Monday. Then i'll mentally figure i can goof off on Tuesday-Friday because if i am really good over the weekend i might still post a loss on the following monday! Call me crazy but i think half of my success is because of validation and accountability. Seeing my little successes is validation that i am on the right track and talking to that third party couselor is who holds me accountable. I just like it the way it is and don't want it to change.

I called customer service and they hadn't been informed of any "market test" and i told the woman in customer service how disappointed i am in the changes and she filed a complaint for me. She seemed shocked that they were changing things so drastically as well. I asked if i could change centers and she said i absolutely could. The next closest one is out of my way to get to so now i have to decide if i want to switch or give this once a week thing a try.

Any thoughts?

I just wanted to point out that in my contract it reads:

~This guarantee is valid under the following conditions:~
I will follow the L A Weight Loss Centers program and will...
A. Visit the center at least 3 (three) times weekly.
B. Only consume foods for all meals as directed by the company
C. Follow the personalized counseling as instructed
D. Take the sevice weeks consecutively

The contact spells out that it includes 3 weekly visits. If they market test this too long i am ready to hold them accountable to my contract. I read the entire contract too and it doesn't say anything about the program being changed without notice. So as far as i am concerned they owe me the program i signed up for! DH is ready to demand all of our money back if they wont adhere to the contract. Of course i was crying on his shoulder at the time and i can only imagine how terrible he felt having to deal with me :)

I am obviously upset about this. Does everyone think i am nuts?

ETA: I am so sorry this was so long. I really needed the vent though! If you read the whole thing, Thank you!

[Mom2Cole]

(((Elli)))...I am so sorry they are changing things on you, sweetie!!! I agree, they don't have a right to do that if they don't state that the program can change at any time. You signed up for the program as it was and paid for it...so that is what they should offer. I would be so upset too!!

As far as you feeling nervous...we are here to keep you accountable. We will not allow you to goof off Tuesday-Friday!!! To keep you accountable, maybe we can start posting on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday what we have eaten for the days....that way you may feel like you are sort of checking in?! Could you weigh yourself at home on the days you are supposed to weigh in at the clinic?! I know that is what you paid for though...

I will be here in any way I can to support you!! You have come SO far and you have rid 25 pounds off of your body FOREVER!!! There is no turning back now!!

I always thought I couldn't lose weight on my own and look at me now...a half a pound away from losing 40 pounds!!! I owe a lot to you girl's for keeping me accountable every week!!!

(((HUGS))) to you and we CAN do this together!!!!

[Goddess Tiff]

I hope I'm not too late to join. I was just figuring a goal in my mind for New Year's, and I saw this thread, so I'd love the motivation!!!! My info:

Me: Tiffany/26
DH: Ted/28
Married since: 9-21-02
Dieting since: I was born!!!
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: a whole lot!
Final Weight Date Challenge: No specific time frame, but I graduate next December and I'd like to make some serious headway by then.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) this one!
Known issues: a bored eater, easily distracted from my goals, so busy with school and all that I "forget" to exercise
Current Weight: For my scale only.

[BethElena]

ellidew: I believe Mom2Cole said everything I was thinking! You can do it. I know it's not fair what they're doing to you...We're here for yah!

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated To Here

I need starting weights (if you feel comfortable) for the following individuals.
Please post with your starting weight or let us know that you don't want your weight revealed:



amberfiddles
catch
KRM&TPS
LIZNKEITH
miel
nolagirl
TaterBaby
timzgirl
Tonysweetie


If you are on this list and are not planning on participating in this challenge, please post to let us know and we will remove you from the list. :)

[Mom2Cole]

BethElena~ I changed that info on your profile!! :D

YAY...TIFF'S HERE!!! WELCOME to the group, Tiff!!! :D We are so glad to have ya over here!! These girl's are terrific and so motivating!!! Good luck!!

QOTD: Do you reward yourself after losing "X" amount of pounds?! If so, how do you reward yourself?!

I reward myself every 10 pounds. For instance, when I hit 179.5 pounds, I made an appointment for an hour massage. I LOVE massages, so I tell myself I can only go get one every 10 pounds. I am soooo close to 169.5 and once I hit it...I will be heading in for another massage!!! :D I can't wait!!!!

Hope you all are having a great day!!! :D

[Coccinelle]

I'm having a lot of trouble climbing back onto the wagon :( Any advice???

By the way, I weighed in Monday at 144.6.

[Mom2Cole]

I'm having a lot of trouble climbing back onto the wagon :( Any advice???

ladybug~I know it can be soooo hard to climb back on, but you CAN do it!!! We went to Orlando for a week and I came back 10 pounds heavier!!! :eek: I was so discouraged, but I kicked it into gear, started journaling again, and ended up losing 7.5 pounds that first week back on. I ate a lot of salty foods while on vacation, so a lot of that was water weight that I lost that first week. I was 175 on October 7th and I am 171 now...so I have been working hard to lose that vacation weight plus a few more pounds...but what counts is I did it and I didn't give up!!

My advice to you is to journal EVERYTHING you eat during the day!! That is one thing that has helped me a ton!!! I seriously do not think that I could have lost close to 40 pounds since May without journaling!! Feel free to journal in here what you eat daily. If you have to show us what you are consuming everyday...it just may help to keep you accountable!! :p

Also, if you are having a crappy food day...come in here for support. I check the boards frequently, so I am always here to offer some motivation words to keep you on track!!! :)

You can do this sweetie!!! I know how hard it is to stay focus, but the outcome will be GREAT!!!! :D

(((HUGS)))

[kate]

I want to join too!

Me: name/age Kate/20
DH: name/age Dan/21
Married since: will be December 30, 2006
Dieting since: June 05
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 175
Final Weight Date Challenge: Dec. 06 ( My wedding)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:-14.5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) This one
Known issues: Portion Control
Current Weight:274.5

[TracieB]

Hi, everyone! I know I'm a little late, but I'd love to join this group. I have lost and gained the same 10 pounds over the last year and am at the same point I was one year ago. That's frustrating!! I'm ready to do this seriously. I'm not really following one particular plan, just eating healthfully and exercising consistently. I can and will do this!!!

Me: Tracie/24
DH: Token/30
Married since: 5.15.04
Dieting since: Birth!
Dieting Program: Not one in particular... just watching calories and sweatin' up a storm!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: I'd LOVE to lose 30, but realistically, 15-20
Final Weight Date Challenge: I'm going to visit my family in February and would like to have dropped some serious poundage by then.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8-10lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) I'm a newbie!
Known issues: Portion control, getting enough protein (I'm vegetarian), eating junk, especially cheese and sweets
Current Weight: I'd prefer to keep this my little secret ;)

[udsweetpea]

I can weigh in now, right? I'm 192.2 this week! Loss of 2.8!

[miel]

I'm 185 on my heavy scale. Let's see...in one month how much can I lose? I don't think more than a lb. a week but I'm just going to shoot for 178.

[Coccinelle]

QOTD(yesterday): Do you reward yourself after losing "X" amount of pounds?! If so, how do you reward yourself?!

DH promised me a new wardrobe when I hit my goal weight, but I don't really have little rewards up until that point. Maybe I should...;)

Mom2Cole - Thank you so much for your encouraging words. They really lifted me up and made me feel that I really can do this. I am going to start my journaling today and will post it here nightly. I hope others will do the same so that I am not the only one!!

Also, I am challenging myself and all of you to drink 64oz of water a day! Not having enough water in your body lowers your metabolism (and makes you feel pretty yucky) Get drinking! ;)

Weighed myself this morning - 143.6. Not sure how I lost a pound when I have been eating everything in sight :rolleyes:

Welcome to TracieB and Kate!! :)

Congrats on your loss udsweetpea! :D

ellidew - That is really unfair that they are messing with your program while you are in the middle of it! We will do whatever we can to make up the difference for you! :)

[catch]

I'm here, still trying to get to 175. Current weight is 181.6. I'm trying hard not to get discouraged. I'm supposed to go try on more wedding dresses with my mom and cousin in 2 weeks. Using that as motivation to stay on track.

[filmgirl7]

I know it's against the rules but I've been weighing myself every day this week. I was shocked because my weight jumped up on Tuesday, and is only slowly heading back down. I'm sure it's because of Thanksgiving. I ate SO much across the holiday weekend, I was SHOCKED when I did my points. I think i'm going to be over by about 50!!! Talk about a reality check! oy!

I'm hoping that by saturday morning I don't show a gain...I will be happy with that. So disappointing, but I can't really be surprised. I ate more over last weekend than I've eaten in such a long time. Better luck next week I guess! :p

[Coccinelle]

I know it's against the rules but I've been weighing myself every day this week.

I'm guilty of that too :o

[BethElena]

I'm guilty of that too :o

I guess I didn't read the rules too well. I do it everyday. I hate surprises.

Off to Kohl's to find an outfit for Saturday's Christmas Party that fits! My one from last year, the skirt will not fit over my thighs. :( I'd rather spend the $$ on other things.

Way I reward myself? Well, actually DH has noticed my body has become "more firm" and just those sweet words are enough to make me keep going.

[mrstim]

:D I finally snuck a peek this morning at the scale - but I'm not counting it as my weigh in. I'll weigh in when I'm supposed to ;)

As for me - I've done really, really well this week. DH even told me he was super proud of me - which only increased my determination!

Good Luck everyone!

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated To Here

Congrats on the losses so far this week!!!! :D

Current Weight Loss Total: -7.0

Okay...not to be a stickler, :o but if you chose to weigh yourself daily, that is a-okay, but let's stick to posting 1 official weigh in on the boards a week and be sure to indicate that it's your official weigh in and for what week and in RED. (although posting in red hasn't been a problem! Thanks btw!) It gets kind of confusing when I go to make updates and I already have a weigh in for you. Is everyone cool with that?! :cool:

Thanks for the updates Miel and Catch!!! :D I still need starting weights (if comfortable) from the following individuals:


LIZNKEITH
nolagirl
TaterBaby
Tonysweetie

[amberfiddles]

hey ladies! congrats to all the losers ;)

my starting weight for this challenge is 130!

i weighed this am and had a 2.8 loss! this is a MIRACLE b/c i ate baaaaaad food over the t-giving holiday. i'm happy and amazed at the loss!

i'm only 2.2 #s away from my revised goal weight of 125, i wonder if i should keep chugging towards 120.

[weightloss.challenge]

Thanks Amber!!!!! ;) :D

[TX Sweetheart]

Current Weight: 198
week 1: -2/196
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -2

[BethElena]

BethElena
Me: Beth Elena/24
DH: Ben/24
Married since: 8.19.05
Dieting since: 6.20.05
Dieting Program: Slim Fast Optima Blueberry muffin bar for breakfast, soy beans & fruit as snacks, Slim Fast shake for dinner 2 nights/wk, control portions other nights (school nites)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: Final weight 120 (i used to be 118 )
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 1, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: Lose 5 lbs at this point!
Known issues: My medicine has put lbs on me, so I've switched meds & we'll see!
Current Weight: 138
week 1: +1/139
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:

I'm not upset! Because I can totally tell that the fat is turning to muscle! Yipee! I know with more hard work it will start to disappear (fat that is :))

[Coccinelle]

I am so embarrassed to post this but I guess if I am accountable to someone then maybe I will do better. I did well until supper last night...:rolleyes:

64oz water - 0 points
2 cups Cheerios - 4 points
1 cup skim milk - 2 points
36 cheese & garlic croutons - 3 points
7 choc. mini rice cakes - 1 point
4 Pillsbury garlic breadsticks - 8 points
2 cups skim milk - 4 points
unknown amount of homemade alfredo sauce - :eek:
unknown amount of chicken tortellini - :eek:
2 pkgs of Hershey's cookies - 14 points
2 cups skim milk - 4 points

My daily point total is supposed to be 20. As you can see, I went WAY over :( I am guesstimating my portions of the alfredo and tortellini so that I can come up with a point value, then I can at least be somewhat accountable for my gorging :rolleyes: My food companion book says 1/4 cup of Alfredo is 5 points..OMG..if I say I had a 1.5 cups of that..30 points. *thud* Tortellini..frozen..we'll say 1 cup..5 points. Sooo...my grand total for yesterday...75 points. So, officially day 1 of my diet and not only am I over my daily points, but I've also used up my Weekly Point Allowance of 35. I think I might be sick...

I am sitting here doing the math..if I cut back by two points per day over the rest of the week and get on the treadmill for 20 mins 3 or 4 times, I can at least breakeven. Can someone tell me why I do this to myself?? :(

[Coccinelle]

I'm not upset! Because I can totally tell that the fat is turning to muscle! Yipee! I know with more hard work it will start to disappear (fat that is :))

Yay for you hun!! :) Way to go!!

[filmgirl7]

Can someone tell me why I do this to myself??

If I may try to lend support without sounding judgemental (which I'm totally not)....one thing I learned through years of trying to control my weight is that there will be many times when we are tempted to do what we WANT to do instead of what we NEED to do to maintain a healthy weight. It's especially complicated by the fact that what your friends may be able to eat and maintain a healthy weight is much more than what you are able to eat. (I know I have that problem, because i'm 5 feet tall and have a sucky metabolism.)

You get to a point where you have to make a decision...do I eat this or not? Do I go to the gym or go home and nap? I can totally understand why a person would choose to eat what they want or to nap instead of work out.
My question to you would be, what were you feeling last night? What was on your mind? How was your day yesterday? Did you have a plan for dinner?

Try not to feel guilty for eating too much. Just remember how you feel this morning, and remember that feeling the next time you are tempted to eat without allotting your points first. One thing I read that inspired me a bit...the impulse to eat a particular thing often last for about 5 or ten minutes, at the most. If you can make it through that short time period, and even divert your attention to something more interesting/satisfying, then you will have conquered that problem for the moment.

All that being said, I know exactly how you feel. I got on the scale this morning and I almost cried....I didn't think my week was THAT bad, but I guess I was wrong. We are here for you....hang in there. *HUGS*

[meganth]

Current Weight: 141
week 1: 0
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Well, after last weekends bad eating, i'm very happy with a 0!

[mrstim]

Starting Weight: 173.5
Current Weight: 170.0
week 1: -3.5 :D
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: - 3.5

[BethElena]

It's especially complicated by the fact that what your friends may be able to eat and maintain a healthy weight is much more than what you are able to eat. (I know I have that problem, because i'm 5 feet tall and have a sucky metabolism.)


Ladybug - this is how I feel also! I think filmgirl got the nail right on the head (or whatever that saying is. :))

I used to be one of those ones who could eat whatever she wanted, but I know now it's catching up to me! It's hard to see all those around us eating whatever they want with 0 weight gain. :(

One thing I read that inspired me a bit...the impulse to eat a particular thing often last for about 5 or ten minutes, at the most. If you can make it through that short time period, and even divert your attention to something more interesting/satisfying, then you will have conquered that problem for the moment.


YEs, Yes! I think this works for me! If I can just steer my car around the ice cream shop, and divert my attention (although sometimes I then steer towards Kohls and end up buying clothes which can be just as bad :o ) then I notice the impulse passes! You can do it!

[BethElena]

mrstim - congrats!
meganth - that's okay! it was a tough week for a lot of us.

[TaterBaby]

I'm here! I didn't finish up with the Thanksgiving challenge and it's taken me awhile to get over here...sorry! :o
I am getting back on track though. Starting now.
Stats:
Final weight from Thanksgiving challege & starting weight for this challege: 196
Week 1: +1/197
Yesterday I ordered an elliptical machine! I have a gym membership, but everynight as I am leaving work I struggle to get there because I just want to go home. I want to spend time with DH, my puppy, have dinner together, etc. Needless to say, the gym thing really wasn't working out for me because home was winning more often than not. So, I decided starting a home gym was my best option.
We have a weight bench with lots of free weights, but I need a piece of cardio equipment. I ordered the ProForm 1280S Interactive Trainer. I am so excited! It has tons of options including a built in CD player and a fan. (two that I'm really excited about :D ) I plan to get up earlier in the a.m. and workout and then again in the evenings. Hopefully this is going to be the answer for me. I'll keep you posted.

[Mom2Cole]

Current Weight: 172.5
week 1: -1.5 / 171
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -1.5

I have a ton of stuff to do today, but I will be back alter while Cole is napping to update! :D Have a great day!!!

[*Jen*]

Starting Weight: 130
Week 1: 0/130
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:

Thanksgiving really pushed me back, but at least I didn't gain anything back:D
Congrats to all who have lost weight!!

[mrstim]

Congrats Mom2Cole!!!! :D What's that do to your total loss count?? WOW!

[weightloss.challenge]

:D UPDATED TO HERE :D


Week 1 isn't even over yet and check this out :eek:
Current Weight Loss Total: - 13


WAY TO GO! 13 lbs and counting!

We still need starting weights for the following (if you are going to participate.) Anyone that hasn't given a current weight or checked in by mid-week 2 we will delete.

LIZNKEITH
nolagirl
Tonysweetie


If you've checked in and we missed it... please post again! Thanks!

~ellidew

[APCullip22]

I'm gonna have to duck out of this challenge...too much going on right now for me and I've been doing horrible...so, I'll start on my own and start another challenge in the New Year. Thanks for doing this and great job ladies, keep up all the good work!

[beachlvr]

Well, thanks to the stomach flu I had a nice loss this week! I didn't feel like eating for three days.

Start: 155
Week 1: 153/-2
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:

[filmgirl7]

Starting Weight: 134.8
Current Weight: 134.4
week 1: -0.4
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -0.4

Ugh, this has been a rough week for weight loss. Last week I ate so much...it's difficult to compensate for it, and I'm lucky that I'm showing ANY loss at all. Seriously, I was hoping to never see these numbers on my scale EVER again, so i'm really bummed out. I guess it just goes to show what I can and can't get away with anymore where eating and exercise are concerned.:rolleyes:

Congrats to all the losers this week, and to anyone who broke even, too! Losing weight is so hard. This week I took a book out of the library called Fat and Furious. I haven't started it yet but the title alone really spoke to me. Anyone read it?

[Tonysweetie]

Starting Weight: 143
Current Weight: 138
week 1: 0
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 6

[Cali*Girl]

Starting Weight: 173.5
Current Weight: 173
week 1: -.5/173
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -.5

[boilermaker]

Current Weight: 136.5
week 1: -1 / 135.5
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -1


Congrats to everyone who lost this week! And I agree with filmgirl, we all need to keep in mind this is hard and long term.

I was so excited yesterday. While I call myself a size 8, I typically wear a 10 in jeans (but I do wear an 8 in pants and dresses and a 6 in skirts, so I figure it equals an 8...). But I noticed last week that my pants have been getting looser...so I tried on some 8s last night in the same style I usually get. And they fit! I didn't buy them because they weren't on sale, but still. I was excited.

[clzj]

I will finish reading the thread later and then join the challenge for real

[UTChick]

Week 1: +1 / 141

UGH! I was really sick this week with a bad sinus infection and did not go to the gym at all. In fact, DH even had to walk the dog. I also didn't have much of an appetite, so I don't get why I gained. Who knows? But now I am feeling good again and ready to shed some weight. My boot camp at the gym starts on the 12th!!

[miel]

OK, I'm 183.5. I guess I just have to admit what my weight is to be in these things, huh? Also, then I can at least keep track of my weight. I've been sick and haven't been to the gym and really...How much can I lose by new years? I'll say 5 lbs. 5 lbs. would be nice! Can we do an April Fool's one though so that I can have some long term goals? :)

(My long term goal is 18 lbs. by 4/1 but that might be too ambitious.)

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE


HOLY COW....LOOK AT WEEK ONE'S LOSS!!!!!! :eek: :D :eek:

Current Weight Loss Total: - 18.4

I am so very impressed!!! Everyone give themselves a pat on the back!!! AWESOME job ladies...keep up the motivation!!!

I am SO proud of everyone!!!! :D

We still need starting weights for the following (if you are going to participate.) Anyone that hasn't given a current weight or checked in by mid-week 2 we will delete.

*LIZNKEITH


If you've checked in and we missed it... please post again! Thanks!

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Amber~We hate to see you go, but toally understand! Feel free to join the challenge after this one...we would love to have you!!

Miel~We will definitely have another challenge after this one. It will be a Valentine's Day challenge. Typically the challenges run for 4-5 weeks and then a new challenge begins. :D

[PrincessTommi]

I'm going the wrong way! I have to get my rear to the gym!!!

Current Weight: 200
week 1: 200.5
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: +0.5

[weightloss.challenge]

We still need WEEK ONE weigh in for several people. Please check the first page to make sure your WEEK ONE weigh in is posted. If it is not, please update!!

Thank you!!! :D

[Mom2Cole]

HAPPY MONDAY!!!


How was everyone's weekend?! :D

My weekend was a BLAST, but it was terrible food-wise!! :o

Friday I was extremely good and had a good food day. I even went shopping, so I got in some major walking!! :p

Saturday I pigged out on two pieces of pizza and a breadstick at lunch and then had a Girl's Night Out with 4 of my girlfriend's that evening. We stayed at a hotel and had a great time, but drank too much :rolleyes: and that cheeseburger and fries at 1:00am prolly was not a great idea (but it was scrumptious at the time!! :D )

Yesterday we went to my in-laws for the annual cookie baking and I didn't eat one cookie (YAY ME!!!), however, my MIL made pizza's, chili, and lil' smokies and I had a piece of pizza (which I shared half with our son cause he ate his all up), a small bowl of chili, and 15 lil' smokies. Not a bad dinner for not eating all day...but not the best either! :rolleyes:

We have no social events this week or this weekend...so I plan to stay on track and HOPEFULLY see 170 on my scale Friday!! Let's hope!!!

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mrstim~thank you so much!!! My total weight loss since May 9th of this year is 39.5 pounds!!!! =o) Soooooo close to syaing 40 pounds!!!!

Laurie~I hope you are feeling better, but 2 pounds ROCKS!!! Awesome job girl!!! =oD

filmgirl~congrats on the loss!!!!! =oD Just keeping focused sweetie....you can do it!! I haven't read that book...let me know what you think of it!

boilermaker~HOW EXCITING!!!! =oD That is such a great feeling, isnt it?! Congrats!!!!

Kathy~hope you are feeling better!!! Here's to a new week!!! =o)


AWESOME WEEK EVERYONE!!!!! Keep up the AWESOME work!!!

[kate]

Sorry for the late weigh in, I just got home last night from a weekend trip, which COMPLETELY sabatoged my losses thus far. I guess eating out for 7 straight meals in a row will do that to you.:o I have a gain of +2 this week bringing me to 276.5
Time to go work out and get myself back on my points.

Have a great day everyone! Remember to drink your water

[ellidew]

Hola!

kate - Don't worry about the gain. It is hard to stay on a diet while traveling. +2 in the grand scheme of things isn't that bad. Get back on track now and you'll see that 2 lbs will come off quickly. The most recent weight gain is always the easiest to lose.

Listen to me telling you to get back on track when i have been a miserable stressed out mess for an entire week now. Literally, ever since last Monday when LA Weight Loss changed things on me i have been out of control. Well, food wise during last week wasn't bad but i wasn't following it to the T. Friday night was a birthday party and i had cake and a couple of cookies. Saturday night i had chips and salsa. I haven't done anything like that in 12 weeks and i am so MAD at myself. I am back on track today even though i am not hungry. I have an ovarian cyst on my right ovary and have been in slight pain, nauseous, and not hungry for 4-5 days now. I forced down my protein bar at 10:30 and in an hour i guess i'll have to force down lunch. I can't just not eat. I need a loss this week to get my motivation back up.

Mom2Cole- Sounds like a fun Saturday night. We had friends over and put up our Christmas tree. We played a game then watched War of the Worlds. The movie was good albeit a little corny. I realize the point of the movie is to be corny. I was impressed with the reason the aliens die. Pretty darn clever!

princesstommi- You and me both! GET BACK ON TRACK! :D.

miel- Good for you for admitting your weight. Not just to us but maybe yourself? I know i didn't want to believe i weighed what i weighed! It helps to see it though. It makes it so much more real and important. Plus, its more fun when you get to the next level... 180's 170's 160's, etc... It's an extra push to go for it!

UTChick-Sorry you were sick. I am glad you feel better now! We are all going to have setbacks like this so don't let it worry you.

clzj- You are welcome anytime.

boilermaker- WOW! Congratulations. I bet that felt really great! I can't wait to just be able to buy pants in a store like Lerner, and Express and not the Misses department at JCPenneys! Although i did buy a size 16 at Penney's the other day so i kind of know your satisfaction in going down a size. Keep it up! and go back for those jeans when they are on sale!

APCullip22- See you in the New Year. If you need any support don't hesitate to post!

Congrats to all the others LOSERS! :p

[udsweetpea]

I'm away on vacation until the 11th, so no weigh in at Weight Watchers until the 17th. So, I'll just say I'm the same because my scale at home is the same.

Starting Weight: 195.4
Current Weight: 195
week 1: 192.2 (-2.8)
week 2: 192.2 (0)
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -3.2

[boilermaker]

Mom2Cole, I'm hoping you see the 170 on your scale this week too!!! You know how at weight watchers they say that nothing tastes as good as thin feels...well a cheeseburger and fries after a night of drinking definitely does in my books :) Just means an extra hour on the treadmill......

kate, I hear you on the traveling. I leave Sunday for a 10 day trip that includes food food food everywhere. Thanks for the water reminder...I just went and filled up my glass.

elli, did you ever get the LAWL thing figured out? I don't remember if I replied to that post or not, but I felt horrible for you. You know if you want to post in here more than one time a week (you know, to keep you on track) we'll let you :) I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. I hope you are feeling better soon and get back on track. You're doing great!!

I'm trying not to buy clothes til after the holidays..if I can get into a smaller size after everything we have going on, I will be thrilled!!!

[mrstim]

I was SO excited to lose that 3.5 lbs, and was determined to meet my challenge goal. BUT, I didn't count on getting pregnant so soon, and during this challenge. Yup, I'm pregnant, so I guess you can take me out of the challenge right now! :D Bittersweet, I tell ya!

[Coccinelle]

If I may try to lend support without sounding judgemental (which I'm totally not)....

You didn't!! Not at all!!! I appreciated your input very very much :)


one thing I learned through years of trying to control my weight is that there will be many times when we are tempted to do what we WANT to do instead of what we NEED to do to maintain a healthy weight.

So true. I have a horrible time trying to hold myself back from eating something I want, regardless of the fact that I don't *need* it or that it is bad for me. This is probably 3/4 of my problem.



My question to you would be, what were you feeling last night? What was on your mind? How was your day yesterday? Did you have a plan for dinner?

At the time, I didn't think I was feeling anything in particular, except that I was HUNGRY. I just wanted to eat anything and everything. Now I know that I was having PMS (AF is visiting now :p ). I did have a plan for dinner, just not all of the extra things I ate afterward..or the FOUR breadsticks. I went overboard.


We are here for you....hang in there. *HUGS* Thank you :D I appreciate that soo much! Here's to a better week!!

[Coccinelle]

I was SO excited to lose that 3.5 lbs, and was determined to meet my challenge goal. BUT, I didn't count on getting pregnant so soon, and during this challenge. Yup, I'm pregnant, so I guess you can take me out of the challenge right now! :D Bittersweet, I tell ya!

Congrats MrsTim!!! :D :D :D

[ellidew]

boilermaker- Thanks for thinking about me. and don't worry, i post in here almost daily! ;) It's sort of worked out. They are going to appointments only and its supposed to be once a week. After telling them how upset i was and (ahem, and crying - I was REALLY REALLY upset!) They said they want us to succeed and that i can continue to come 3 times a week if i want but it has to be by appointment. So, i met them halfway and decided that i am going to go twice a week. This week i am going on Monday and Friday but from now on i am going to go on Monday and Thursday. I am going to do this for awhile and see how it goes and at some point maybe i will be able to go only once a week. I will admit that when i get to maintenance (you go on maintenance for 12 months after you reach your goal) it will be nicer to only have to go once a week!

mrstim- OMG! Congratulations! I have to admit... i wouldn't be too upset about dropping out of the challenge if i were pregnant. Ya know... i think you are #3 to drop out b/c of pregnancy! We seem to be a fertile bunch :p Have a H&H 9 months!

[mrstim]

LOL - maybe there's something in the air in this thread! :) I always heard if you try to lose weight before TTC'ing, you'll get preggo before you know it! :D Thanks for all the congrats - I'm not really upset. A little disapointed that I didn't lose weight MONTHS ago so that I weigh less now, but s'ok, I'm focusing on being healthy!!

[udsweetpea]

LOL - maybe there's something in the air in this thread! :) I always heard if you try to lose weight before TTC'ing, you'll get preggo before you know it! :D Thanks for all the congrats - I'm not really upset. A little disapointed that I didn't lose weight MONTHS ago so that I weigh less now, but s'ok, I'm focusing on being healthy!!


CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'm so thrilled for you!

[boilermaker]

I was SO excited to lose that 3.5 lbs, and was determined to meet my challenge goal. BUT, I didn't count on getting pregnant so soon, and during this challenge. Yup, I'm pregnant, so I guess you can take me out of the challenge right now! :D Bittersweet, I tell ya!

CONGRATS!!!!! Definitely a good reason to drop out. Now you have to change yoru mindset and think about healthy weight gain. Have a happy and healthy nine months!!

[filmgirl7]

I was SO excited to lose that 3.5 lbs, and was determined to meet my challenge goal. BUT, I didn't count on getting pregnant so soon, and during this challenge. Yup, I'm pregnant, so I guess you can take me out of the challenge right now! :D Bittersweet, I tell ya!

Congratulations, Mrs. Tim!!! That's awesome!!!! Best of luck to you for a healthy 9 months!!! Keep us posted!

[PrincessTommi]

Congratulations mrstim! A happy and healthy nine months to you!

[mrstim]

Thank you SO Much everyone!!! :) Good Luck with your weight loss, I'm sure I'll be back after the baby comes!! :D

[TracieB]

CONGRATS MrsTim! What a great reason to drop out! :D

Want to make sure I get the format right:

Week 1 loss = 1.5 pounds

Woohoo!!!

[kate]

Congrats MrsTim!!! WHOOO HOOOO!!!!

[UTChick]

Mom2Cole and ellidew~Thanks for the encouragement. I went back to the gym last night and I am about to go tonight in a few minutes, so I am back at it! Resting all last week was really the best thing for me. I feel tons better this week!

mrstim~Congrats!! :D

[Rosebud]

I'm a late joiner, but better to start now than to wait till after the holidays!

Me: Erin/ 31
DH: Kevin/ 32
Married since: 10/8/05
Dieting since: Dieted from Jan-Oct of 2005 in preparation for my wedding. Lost about 8 pounds and felt great. We've been traveling a lot since then and I've put the weight back on.
Dieting Program: Healthy eating/ reduced calories
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 7 pounds/ 130
Final Weight Date Challenge: Feb. 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) this is my first!
Known issues: Snacking at work. Blowing off the gym. Also, I find it really difficult to lose weight, even when I reduce my calories and exercise. It's always slow going.
Current Weight: 137

[Tonysweetie]

Is anyone else having trouble right now? Goodness I just can't get back in the darn gym! I blamed it on not having a car for a couple weeks but I've had my new car for abou a week almost and haven't been back! lol. I keep eating too so getting nowhere right now. Ugh!!!:p

[LynzeyAHL]

WEEK ONE - 0
This week feels different though I think I'm gonna put up big numbers on Saturday

[miel]

I was having trouble last week with candy. Can't really explain it--because if I'm not even trying to not eat candy, I don't eat it. (Used to love it as a kid but kind of outgrew it.) When I am trying to lose weight consciously, I have this strange habit of doing what I told myself I didn't want to do.

[Coccinelle]

Week 2 - 143.2

With the horrible job I did last week, I am surprised and very pleased to see any loss at all! I am taking it as a sign that I truly can do it and am aiming for a loss of 2 pounds this coming week :D


When I am trying to lose weight consciously, I have this strange habit of doing what I told myself I didn't want to do.
Ditto. I'm really hoping to change that.

[boilermaker]

I was having trouble last week with candy. Can't really explain it--because if I'm not even trying to not eat candy, I don't eat it. (Used to love it as a kid but kind of outgrew it.) When I am trying to lose weight consciously, I have this strange habit of doing what I told myself I didn't want to do.

Me too! The only thing I can do is keep it out of my house. If I have it around, I eat it.

[catch]

Congrats MrsTim!

I'm super stressed with school but I'm very happy to see that I'm down -1 pound :)

Week 1 = -1/180.6

[ellidew]

Congrats to all the losers! Great job. It seems a lot of us are struggling this week and last, myself included. I did 11 weeks of dieting without a problem then BOOM! It was like a brick wall. I didn't lose anything last week but from Friday to monday i lost 1.2 so i am hoping to post big numbers come Friday. Today is the day i wish i had that 3rd appt a week with LAWL because i really want to know how my progress is! I have no idea if i need to be extra cautious or can have that extra bite of ice cream, ya know? So i am going to err on the side of caution but i have a feeling that's going to bite me in the butt down the road. I guess i just need to adjust. Monday was the first loss i've seen since the program structure changed. I was at 194 on Monday so i hope to see the 180's by my week 3 weigh in! If i get there sooner you'll be the first to know :D

It's kind of nice that we are all struggling at the same time b/c we have each other to talk to. BUT WE ALL NEED TO GET BACK ON TRACK!

I don't keep anything in the house or i'll eat it. The temptation is too overwhelming. As a matter of fact we had a small get together on Friday night and i bought cookies... i ate one this morning. I told dh to put them in a bag and take them to work but he didn't. Tonight i am going to cram them down his throat or throw them away :) I do typically have some sugar free candy in the house... it's on my "diet" though. Up to 3 pieces per day.

Well, off to post everyones updates!

[Coccinelle]

BUT WE ALL NEED TO GET BACK ON TRACK!


I agree. Anyone have any inspiration to help us with that??:D

I still challenge you all to drinking 8 glasses of water a day!

[weightloss.challenge]

:D UPDATED TO HERE! :D


Great job ladies! Our total weight loss keeps climbing!


Current Weight Loss Total: - 20.8


I know a lot of us are in a slump. Stick with it though! Lets see the weight fly off!

[ellidew]

I still challenge you all to drinking 8 glasses of water a day!

HA! I'll take that challenge and see you 10-12! lol.

I get all my water in! (during the week anyway. I have a harder time on the weekends but make a conscious effort to do it) I will admit that it definitely helps! Plus, i feel better now that i am getting in all my water. I never used to drink water or much of anything for that matter!

IDEA:
I think we should all raid our cabinets! Throw away the cookies, candy, cake, and other tempting not good for your diet food. If its not there you wont eat it! I am going to take my own advice tonight when i get home too. Those cookies are trash. :p

[Coccinelle]

HA! I'll take that challenge and see you 10-12! lol.
You're on!! :D Let's be buddies and pester each other to make sure we get that H20 down!!

Anyone else game??



IDEA:
I think we should all raid our cabinets! Throw away the cookies, candy, cake, and other tempting not good for your diet food. If its not there you wont eat it! I am going to take my own advice tonight when i get home too. Those cookies are trash. :p
I do believe DH would string me up by my ears if I threw out that "perfectly good food" but I will pack it all up today and send it to work with him in the morning.

Ok, I'm off to fill my water bottle and put it in the fridge :)

[ellidew]

pack it all up today and send it to work with him in the morning.


My dh is the same way. With food and "junk". Every year for 3 years we have been packing up this christmas "crap" that i hate. Most of it is from my mil. I appreciate the gesture but almost all of it doesn't fit my taste! Last weekend we had friends over on saturday night to decorate our tree. So dh pulled up all the boxes from the basement and i proceeded to open them all up and complain about all the useless crap we pack up each year and never use. Some friends and i joked about a lot of it and most of it i threw away (gave away) without argument from dh. The next day i was telling my mom the story and dh said i got away with it because i had "reinforcements!" lol. Some of it went to work with dh and it better go into work storage when they are done using it. NOT MY BASEMENT! I send food with him all the time. Ironically, we have a "no food you don't want" policy at my office. I put it in place about a year ago when it seemed like everyone was bringing in leftover cookies, cakes, candies, etc... People with willpower could resist which meant those of us without willpower had more to eat :p Now we only have the occasional vendor that brings us goodies. Not so bad.

On the same topic but not weight related... i also headed the campaign to have a no smelly perfume, lotion, soap, spray, etc... policy. I am SO allergic to SO many smells that a couple of days a week i'd go home sick. Thank goodness that one passed although now i am in an actual office with 4 walls and a door so the smells of the general office probably wouldn't bother me as much. Oh well, still a good rule imo :)

Go drink your water! I was up to 8 glasses by 10:30. I will have another one around 3:30 when i eat my other protein bar and i might (this is the 12th glass i sometimes have) have another glass of water after dinner. This seems to work for me. I start my water drinking at 8:30 and i have 8 glasses by about 10:30 (unless i get a late start). This way i am done going to the restroom every 15 mins by noon! Then i have glass 10 at 3:30 with my snack and the optional 12th glass after dinner if i am thirsty (or hungry). It definitely helped when i set an initial pattern. Going from 0 liquids to all my glasses of water + a couple and a soda with lunch and sometimes dinner was a shocker at first. Going 12 weeks strong.

ETA: I count glasses of water in 2's because the cup i use holds 16/18 glasses and i fill it to the 16 mark which counts for 2 8oz glasses.

[Mom2Cole]

Happy Hump Day Girl's!!!! :D

Mrstim~CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I wish you a happy, healthy nine months!!! :D

This week is going fabulous for me so far!!! We actually have 4 plates of cookies sitting on our counter right now and 5 plates sitting in our freezer! After our cookie baking on Sunday, MIL sent us home with a slew of cookies!!! I was actually excited cause that means I don't have to buy cookies for my husband's lunch!!! :p

Having a husband with a sweet tooth (and a high metabolism :rolleyes: ) and a little boy...we have goodies in the house. Sweets are not my downfall though...it was portion sizes and eating fast food all the time that helped me gain this weight! ;) So, I never feel tempted by the snacks laying around. I do, however, crave a juicy quarter pounder from McDonald's at least once a week! :p

Weigh in is Friday and I am hoping to see 1-7-0 on my scale!!!! I am sooooo close to the 160's I can taste it!!!! After the crazy weekend last weekend of drinking and eating...I will be ecstatic to see 170, even though it will just be a one pound loss!!! This weekend we have no social events planned, so staying on track will be easy!!

Congratulations to all who have lost this week!!! WOW...20 pounds already!!! That is so awesome!!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[clzj]

Me: Lynn 31
DH: name/age: Charles 31
Married since:6/8/02
Dieting since: 12/4/05
Dieting Program: watching what goes in
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:154
Final Weight Date Challenge:Mar 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:25
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #)this one
Known issues:Lossing pg weight
Current Weight: 177

[amberfiddles]

this week has not been going great for me :/
i'm stressed about some projects i have to finish up and stress=bad eating.

i didn't have a gain or a loss this wk. so at least i'm maintaining.

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated To Here

[mrstim]

Thank you to everyone for the congrats & well wishes! Good Luck on the challenge!

[TX Sweetheart]

Current Weight: 198
week 1: - 2 / 196
week 2: -3/ 193
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:- 5

I dunno how on earth I did it but hopefully I can continue losing...

[miel]

a few pound up in the last couple days. But I know I can lose!

GOOD LUCK WITH THE WEEKEND, FELLOW ??? FUTURE THIN AND/OR HEALTHY PEOPLE

[filmgirl7]

Starting Weight: 134.8
Current Weight: 134.4
week 1: -0.4 (134)
week 2: -2.0(132)
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -2.4

I'm happy with the weight loss but this is all familiar ground to me. I've been dieting seriously since the summer and got down to 131 so it won't really mean big results until I've gotten into the 120's....I haven't seen those numbers since early last year. But with my wedding just four weeks away, I am DETERMINED to give 100% to this....I just keep thinking of wedding photos. 4 weeks is still enough time to make a huge difference in how I look (especially arms, shoulders, etc.) I'm really happy with this trend, though. I've been running at the gym alot...maybe it's helping,finally :)

[meganth]

Current Weight: 141
week 1: 0 / 141
week 2: -1 / 140
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -1

I lost 1 pound last week. I'm not sure if it was real weight loss or because i've been sick for a week now. The cold hasn't been so bad but it was the exhaustion. All i've done for the past week is either sleep or go to work then come home and sleep. I am feeling better though so i'm going to the gym today for the first time in a week and a half. I've got to get back into my routine! This one pound lost means i've now lost 15 pounds!!!

I'm so excited at the possibilities of being in the 130's!! It's been so long since i've seen that on my scale!!

[ellidew]

amberfiddles Hang in there. You sound down. I hope everything is okay. I'm here to talk if you need someone.

TX Sweetheart- Awesome weightloss! You are putting me to shame! lol.

miel- You CAN absolutely do it! I feel your pain. I am scared to weigh in today. Actually, nervous not scared. I haven't weighed since Monday... i hate this.

filmgirl7- Hey, its a success none the less! Congrats on your wedding. You are going to look fabulous!

meganth- Good job! You'll definitely be in the 130's next week! That's awesome! I hope you feel better soon!

Moni- DID YOU WEIGH IN YET? Are you in the 170's? I can't wait to hear the good news!

As for me... i am disappointed in my will power. I haven't done anything that bad. Like last night i had stuffing out of a box... my diet includes 0 prepared foods like that. Can vegetables, box pasta, etc... I felt guilty doing it but i just kept on eating. I did use it as my other starch for the day but i probably had too much. I did it then sat there asking myself "why?" :confused: Well, today is weigh in. It's the first week of results going to only twice a week weigh ins. I can tell you i didn't do as good as i have been doing because i wasn't too worried about things at the beginning of the week knowing i didn't have to weigh in until Friday. Exactly what i was expecting to happen is happening and i don't have the willpower to change it. It's like going to the doctor and saying "doctor, it hurts when i do this" then the doctor says "then stop doing it!" I know its wrong and i do it anyway. From the very beginning i said my downfalls are impulsiveness and willpower. I took them off the list on my profile because they weren't an issue for 12 weeks. 1 week into a change and i've already screwed up. So, i am adding back to my profile willpower and impulsiveness as "known issues".

So this week is over and next week i get to start fresh. I am weighing in on Monday and Thursday so there wont be as many days in between. My GOAL is to stay on track for 7 entire days starting TODAY! I don't believe in tomorrow. Like John Fogerty said "someday may never come". I should probably throw in a Carpe Diem just for good measure! :D

Keep up the awesome weight loss everyone! Next week i plan to join the ranks of the big losers!

[Mom2Cole]

Jen, thanks for thinking of me this morning!!! :D Well, there wasn't a 1-7-0 on my scale this morning but there was a 169.5!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :D Can you even believe it?!?!?! Holy cow!!! For a total of 41 pounds lost since May 9th, 2005!!!!!!

After my terrible weekend last weekend with all the alcohol and a cheeseburger and fries at 1:00am, I am pretty darn excited about this!!! I am even more excited that I have proved that I am not on a "diet" that I am just changing my lifestyle!!! I can have fun with my friend's and eat and drink, but I just know that I have to jump back on the "good food train" the next day!! That is always where I failed in the past and I have overcome that...I am so very excited!!!!

I did stay on track this week and it sure did pay off!!! This weekend is free of any social events, so I won't get off track and possibly hit my Christmas goal of 166!!! :D I am just so excited to see the 160's on my scale!!!! Do you even know how long it has been?! YEARS!!!! :o

I reward myself with a massage every level (190's, 180's, 170's, etc.), so today I am going to make an appointment for a massage. Hopefully they can get me in next weekend!!! :D

I gotta run...I will be back later!!!

[Mrs.B716]

OOOPS! I better get my butt in gear!!!!!!!!!!!

Week One: SKIP
Week Two: +1

I am seriously not too concerned about this. I might stick my foot in my mouth later but I think I gained right after I last weighed in for Challenge 3- THANKSGIVING! So I think I actually lost a pound but I am stilla pund up from the challenge. And for all the snacks that has been the teachers lounge and I very happy with the moderation I have been doing!!!

[amberfiddles]

aw, thanks elli, i am just so swamped w/ these projects that i'm making bad food choices! :/ but i'll be finished w/ them monday, thank goodness :) i wish i had some willpower tips for you, i could use some myself.

wtg moni! awesome job :)

[UTChick]

ellidew, my dear, I could have written your post myself. The combination of stress at work and readily available sweets and snacks were taking over my life this week. I am a teacher, and it is crazy the amount of horrible snacks we have lying around. We are all so damn co-dependent! ;)

week 2: +1 / 142:mad:

We got ice here in the Dallas area, so life came to a standstill since we don't know how to handle ourselves with a little ice on the ground. :rolleyes: I was able to get back to the gym today and my bootcamp starts on Monday. They will weigh and measure me and get my body fat percentage. :eek: Talk about motivation for eating well this weekend! I will also meet with the nutritionist to discuss my eating habits. I have to turn in my food journal every Saturday morning, so I am finally going to shame myself into eating better. :) I can't lie on my food journal and I would have been so embarassed to turn in this past week's meals and snacks, so it is time to become accountable. So here we go...

[Cali*Girl]

Starting Weight: 173.5
Current Weight: 172.5
week 1: -.5/173
week 2: -.5/172.5
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: - 1

No great shakes, but at least the numbers are moving in the right direction. According to my goal though, I'm going to need to lose 7 pounds over the next 3 weeks...eek :eek: ! I really just want to see the 160's. I haven't seen those in about 5 years.

[Goddess Tiff]

Well, I guess I missed week 1, since I joined late, and week 2 I lost 0.5 Better that than nothing!!!

Week 1 ~ 0
Week 2 ~-0.5

[BethElena]

Current Weight: 138
week 1: + 1/ 139
week 2: +1/140
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: + 2

You know what, I have come to not like filling out my weight. I don't feel like my weight loss is +2. I would prefer the label as steady.

I think I will try a heck of a lot more when it's warm enough outside to walk. I think my weight gain has just been lack of exercise. I am totally unmotivated to exercise while I'm still going to school, and that will be done in April. I haven't noticed any weight loss due to change in medicine, but maybe that is yet to come. Oh well. We'll see....

[kate]

Week 2/ -4

I'm back on track and it feels good! Hope you guys had a great weekend!
kate

[clzj]

Week 2: -4/173
Challange goal is 7 pounds. I put the total weight I need to lose.

[beachlvr]

Week 2: -.5/152.5

I need to realize that losing a half pound at Christmastime is no small feat. I can't lose 2 pounds every week, especially with all the goodies lying around and all the parties and meals out.

[Tonysweetie]

[- 0 137 STILL!!!!

I'ts my fault. I can't seem to get myself back in teh groove since my car accident and Thanksgiving and now with Christmas! Ugh! Starting back tomorrow FOR REAL! Will be 135 by Christams! I should beable to manage 2 lbs. in 2 weeks, lol! At least I hope so!!!

[Coccinelle]

Have any of you ladies tried the ediets.com plan?

What did/do you think???

[boilermaker]

I'm a little late this time...

Wk2: 0/135.5

I guess that is to be expected since I only worked out once last week and I went out 4 times for holiday things.

Mom2Cole...GREAT JOB!!!! You are doing so awesome and it's great to see your numbers dropping.

Elli, amberfiddles, UT & others, I am right there with you on the stress and business. We can still do it though!!!

ladybug, I have never tried ediets, so I'm not much help.

tonysweetie, you've had a rollercoaster month. I'm sure you can get those 2 pounds off by Christmas!

I'm a little worried about the next two weeks. I am actually typing this from CA where I am on business for 10 days! And we have food food food galore. I did bring plenty of exercise clothes, so hopefully I can still make progress. I won't have a wk 3 weight though since I don't want to switch scales.

[PrincessTommi]

Current Weight: 200
week 1: +0.5/200.5
week 2: +0.5/201
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: +1.0

Grrr! I was sooooo good this week. Went to spinning twice. Drank more water than a fish. Kept on my diet so well. I'm so disappointed. :(

[Mom2Cole]

TXSweetheart~AWESOME LOSS!!! So proud of you!!

Filmgirl~AWESOME LOSS to you too!!! WOW!! You are so right...your body image can change a lot in 4 weeks!! You CAN do it!!!

Meaganth~YAY!! So excited for you that you are thisclose to seeing the 130's...I am so jealous!!! =op

Elli~Please don't get down on yourself sweetie!! So you ate the stuffing and enjoyed it...the key is to just pick yourself up after the naughty food day and get back on track!! It totally works for me...this isn't a diet, it is a lifestyle change. Just think of it this way...when you reach your goal weight, you are going to indulge in some stuffing every now and then some time, right?! Don't be down on yourself sweetie...you are doing fabulous!!! Look at all that weight you have lost thus far...that is a HUGE accomplishment!!!

MrsB.~AWESOME attitude!!! I love that you aren't bothered by the pound and will kick it's rear this week! ;o)

Amber~Thanks sweetie!! You do have the willpower sweetie...I know you do!! Just keep pluggin' away...you CAN do this!!!

UTChick~Good luck at your bootcamp!!!!

Dens~You are so right...those -.5 pounds add up!!! Awesome job!!!

Tiff~AWESOME!!! Like I said above...those -.5 pounds do add up!!! =o)

Beth~Don't get discouraged sweetie!! Keep going!! I totally agree...I miss walking and so wish it were already spring! =o/

Kate~CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an AWESOME loss!!!!!

Clzj~WOAH MOMMA!!! Good job...you ROCK!!!!

Laurie~ITA...-.5 pound during the holiday ROCKS!!! Awesome job sweetie!!

Tonysweetie~I love your outlook. It is okay to maintain...I totally know you WILL be 135 by Christmas!!! Oh how I wish I could say that! =op LOL

ladybug~I haven't tried e-diets, but I totally considered it at one point. I was actually going to give it a go if I wasn't successful this time around and since I have been successful...;o) Hopefully you can find someone who it has worked for!!

boilermaker~Thanks sweetie!! I am excited about seeing these numbers dropping too!! =o) You girl's have kept me accountable and I am so grateful for each and every one of you!! You will get through the next two weeks!! Don't stress about it...easier said then done, huh?! ;o)

Tommi~MUSCLE!!! You are gaining muscle sweetie!! I am so proud of you for exercising and drinking all that water...that is so awesome!! I swear you are going to see a huge loss next week...keep it up!!! It WILL pay off!!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

We had a pretty mellow weekend! We didn't have any social events, but we managed to eat out every night! :rolleyes: I did make pretty good food choices though...

Friday, Cole and I went to Old Chicago for lunch and I had a chicken wrap with fries. Could have went without the fries...but they were gooood! I ended up skipping dinner, since I had such a huge lunch and later in the day.

Saturday, we went to Ruby Tuesday for dinner and I had the salad bar and a loaded baked potato. I was feeling a tad bit guilty about the potato, but figured it was my only meal of the day...so the guilt went away quick! ;)

Yesterday we went to Lonestar for an early dinner around 4:00pm and I had a caesar salad and 3 pieces of bread! :eek: I could have done without the bread...but oh well! I ended up having a bowl of Cheerio's for a snack later on last night...I was sooo hungry! AF has arrived, so my appetite is in full force! I hate this time of the month...but I get through it with healthy snacks!! :)

Our week is pretty low key, but we have a very busy weekend ahead, which will involve lots of food!! :rolleyes: I must be good this week cause I have a feeling I may splurge a bit this weekend!! :p

Hope everyone has a great week!!!

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated To Here

LQQK at this total thus far!!!!!! :eek: :D :eek:

Current Weight Loss Total: - 33.0

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME JOB LADIES!!!!! Keep up the hard work!!!! You are all doing so awesome!!!!

**We Need Week Two Weigh In's From The Following People**

Catch
LynzeyAHL
Miel
TaterBaby
Timzgirl
TracieB

Thanks!! :D

[LynzeyAHL]

Hey now I said I'd be back to put up big week two numbers and I am a woman of my words

-5 no no not 1/2 pound ... FIVE full pounds and since a stick of butter weighs 1/4 of a pound I got rid of 20 sticks of butter this week I feel accomplished!

WHOOOO HOOOOOOO:D

[UTChick]

LynzeyAHL~Wow!! That is fabulous!

boilermaker~Tell me about it! It is hard when there is food everywhere at work. I have gotten three gifts from other teachers so far. All of them have been sweet goodies. DH and I each ate one bite of each thing and threw the rest away. I hate being wasteful, but better in the trash than on my hips! :p

So I just got home from my first night of bootcamp. It totally kicked my butt, but it was SO MUCH FUN! I haven't worked out that hard in a long, long time and it felt great! I am so pumped for Wednesday night now.

[Coccinelle]

Could you please update my username? I was ladybug1196, but as you can see, I've changed :)

[Coccinelle]

I had a tiny gain this week.

I am not discouraged. I am simply amazed. Why I didn't gain more, I do not know. I had a horrible week of eating and when I climbed on the scale, I expected a much bigger gain.

Yesterday I made the decision to change my life. One part of that is diet and exercise. I am going to eat healthier and exercise. I don't have a diet plan per say, but I have a lot more fruit and healthy things in the house (I even bought wheat bread which I do not like, but am going to start eating) and am really going to pay attention to serving sizes. I will give this a try for a few weeks and see if I need to be on an actual plan or if this will be enough for me. I am excited for the change!

LynzeyAHL - Awesome job! :)

Mom2Cole - I hear ya on appetite and AF. I am never more "ravenous" than when she pays a visit :rolleyes:

princesstommi - Maybe you need to jumpstart your metabolism by going off plan for a meal? If you are doing everything right, and haven't had a loss, that's what I would guess!

[PrincessTommi]

Tommi~MUSCLE!!! You are gaining muscle sweetie!! I am so proud of you for exercising and drinking all that water...that is so awesome!! I swear you are going to see a huge loss next week...keep it up!!! It WILL pay off!!
Thanks. I need to hear that. I *know* it, deep down. It just doesn't feel like it sometimes.


princesstommi - Maybe you need to jumpstart your metabolism by going off plan for a meal? If you are doing everything right, and haven't had a loss, that's what I would guess!
Thanks. I'm actually looking at my calories right now. I may need to eat more? In the past two weeks, my average calories come out to 1325, which is about what my WW points would be (26)...but without any of the extra flex points?

Anyway, I'm not as frustrated today. I've started noticing small changes again. Like, my pants fit a little better. My ass doesn't look as big as I walk by the mirror. The small stuff. And, this weekend I went shopping for sweaters and I'm actually down a size, from XL at Old Navy to a Large. This summer, a L wasn't even possible. So, that felt good, and a bit inspiring. I just want to get solidly below this 200 mark, that will feel better than anything! :) Thanks for the support.

[Coccinelle]

Thanks. I'm actually looking at my calories right now. I may need to eat more? In the past two weeks, my average calories come out to 1325, which is about what my WW points would be (26)...but without any of the extra flex points?

You definitely need to eat a little more then! In WW, at least some of the extra Flex points need to be eaten, if not all. Anyone I've ever talked to who hasn't used their extra points has run into the same problem as you have. Once they started eating some of those extra points, things started moving again :) HTH!

[Tonysweetie]

Coccinelle I'm with you. I'm trying to make a lifestyle change and not just a temp. change. My problem is portion size. WheN i get icecream out I get a BIG bowl instead of a just a little one. So hard though. GOod Luck!!!

[TracieB]

I'm in it for the lifestyle change, too! We can do this, ladies!

My stats this week: -1.3 loss
Not too bad.. need to up the workouts though!

[TaterBaby]

Well, I just don't seem to be able to get to my weigh ins at WW. I'm not going to make any excuses, it's all my fault. However, I am going to bow out of this challenge and get started up again with the January challenge. I will continue to read along and continue to attempt to eat healthy and exercise, just not weigh in. Good luck to everyone! I'll be back!

[Coccinelle]

Good luck with your journey TaterBaby! See you in January :)

I was SO proud of myself yesterday. I had to go in the candy aisle at Walmart and get holiday M&Ms for the Christmas jars I am doing for DH's coworkers. I was starving and some of that candy was looking so yummy. I wanted SO badly to buy some to eat on the way home...and normally, I would have, but I reminded myself I am trying to eat healthy and I could have something yummy when I got home. I left the store with no candy for myself :D and when I got home, I had apple slices that I dipped in fat free caramel dip, which satisfied me just fine! Yay for me :)

That rewarding feeling was doubled this morning when I stepped on the scale and found that I lost a little weight :)...in fact, enough that I am below last week's weigh in! Yay yay!!

[Coccinelle]

Week 3: -.2/143.0

[catch]

Week 2 - -1/179.6

I've been really busy with work and school but am still trying to make decent choices. Friday night, FH took me out to a fun and yummy restaurant and I let myself enjoy it. I had a grilled snapper w/veggies as an entree so I let myself have some fried ice cream :D Definitely worth it!

Tonight is my last final. I can't freakin' wait for it all to be over. I'm so stressed out. Next week, I'll be able to start working out in the evenings since I'll be home earlier than usual.

I really, really, really want to reach my challenge goal!

[BethElena]

I'm going to have to drop out of this challenge, also.

All the joy in my "eating life" has left me since I have to constantly watch what I'm eating. I'm going to hibernate this winter and meet back up with you guys in the spring when I can walk again.

[Coccinelle]

Just had to share..

I made up those cookie mix jars for DH's coworkers...you know the kind that you put in the flour, sugar, etc..and then the person just has to add butter and eggs and cook..and VOILA!

Anyway, I put M&Ms in them..and I didn't eat a SINGLE one. :D I was tempted many a time..I used 4 large bags, if that tells you how many I had to see and touch, but not eat. I definitely feel like the pride of knowing I had willpower beat out the fleeting enjoyment I would have gotten out of the M&Ms... :)

[Tonysweetie]

Just had to share..

I made up those cookie mix jars for DH's coworkers...you know the kind that you put in the flour, sugar, etc..and then the person just has to add butter and eggs and cook..and VOILA!

Anyway, I put M&Ms in them..and I didn't eat a SINGLE one. :D I was tempted many a time..I used 4 large bags, if that tells you how many I had to see and touch, but not eat. I definitely feel like the pride of knowing I had willpower beat out the fleeting enjoyment I would have gotten out of the M&Ms... :)

YAY! Good for you I'm so proud! hehe

[ellidew]

:D Happy Thursday! :D

Hola ladies! How's everyones week going? Things here are going great! I had a horrible week last week with my first gain ever in 12-13 weeks! ICK! I was so depressed and sad and disappointed in LAWL i just couldn't get myself in gear to follow my diet. It was a dark dark week. I am happy to report that since Friday i have lost 2.4 lbs and still have today and tomorrow before i weigh in again. I feel confident and encouraged again. I am back to 3 times a week even though every time i go in there they tell me that i should try only coming once a week. I told them that the only week i have ever had a gain was the week i only came once.

Only 2.2 more lbs before i hit the -30 mark and only 3.3 before i enter the 180's guns blazin' :D

BethElena & TaterBaby - Sorry to see you both go. We'll see you again soon and hopefully you'll stick around to chat too.

Coccinelle- Well go you! That's great! Just think of all the guilt you didn't have to put yourself through! Either time! In the candy aisle and at home. Awesome! It's hard sometimes. I was starving on my way home last night and stopped at walmart to kill time before my appt at LAWL (this wasn't a problem when i didn't need an appt! So stupid!) I talked myself out of many yummy things too.

catch- Congrats on getting your finals over with! I bet that will free up a lot of time! -1 the week of finals is really fantastic! I'm so proud of you! You'll reach your goal without a doubt.

TracieB- Congrats on your loss! That's wonderful!

Tonysweetie- I can agree with the lifestyle change. I'm going about it a little differently though. Right now i am in the weight loss phase. Once i reach my goal i will go on "maintenance" for a year and learn the lifestyle changing part. They teach you how to eat to maintain your weight and that includes introducing all foods and situations. I look forward to that!

LynzeyAHL WOW! :eek: Way to post big results! Fabulous job! Keep it up you're doing great!

Off to post updates!

[weightloss.challenge]

WOW! CHECK THIS OUT!


Current Weight Loss Total: - 41.5


We are putting up some great numbers this challenge! Everyone keep up the fantastic work! I'm so proud of all of you!


We still need WEEK 2 WEIGH IN from miel & timzgirl

[PrincessTommi]

Just had to share..

I made up those cookie mix jars for DH's coworkers...you know the kind that you put in the flour, sugar, etc..and then the person just has to add butter and eggs and cook..and VOILA!

Anyway, I put M&Ms in them..and I didn't eat a SINGLE one. :D I was tempted many a time..I used 4 large bags, if that tells you how many I had to see and touch, but not eat. I definitely feel like the pride of knowing I had willpower beat out the fleeting enjoyment I would have gotten out of the M&Ms... :)
Hooray! Good for you! :D



Only 2.2 more lbs before i hit the -30 mark and only 3.3 before i enter the 180's guns blazin' :D Fantastic! You are totally blowing me out of the water! I'm super jealous ;) but so happy for you! :D

[UTChick]

Current Weight: 140
week 1: +1 / 141
week 2: +1 / 142
week 3: -2 / 140
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:0

Finally! I got my act together. Now I just need for that "total weight loss" part to be a negative number! ;)

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 3: +1/194

Total Weight Loss: -4

It's a gain, but not a big one and honestly I'm surprised it's not bigger with all the crap I ate this week... this is still huge for me, since I've been under 200 for a month and a half now and I hadn't been under 200 before that in almost a year I think!

[Tonysweetie]

I just don't get it. I havent' been the best but not this bad... ugh!!!


Week 3 +2 139

That means total loss of : 1 lbs. Whoopie! :rolleyes: :mad:

I'm so mad at myself. I was doing soooo well in the last challenge I lost like 8 lbs. and was doing great! I don't get it?! Then I get into a car accident and was outta the gym for a about 2 weeks and I can't seem to get back into the groove. I went to the gym 3 times this week and haven't been eating all that bad. Holidays are so hard when trying to lose weight, lol. Congrats to all the losers and keep it up to all the maintainers and c'mon girls to all the gainers...me :(

[Tonysweetie]

I wanna update/change my stats...

Me: Leslie/21
DH: Tony/22
Married since: 3/26/05
Dieting since: Oct. 2005
Dieting Program: moderation/cutting down on sweets
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:wanna be 130 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 3lbs.
Known issues: Sweet Tooth, eating too much junk
Current Weight: 139
week 1: 0 / 137
week 2: 0 / 137
week 3: +2/ 139
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:0

k I have 2 weeks to lose 3 lbs. it can be done! GO ME!!!

[udsweetpea]

Starting Weight: 195.4
Current Weight: 195
week 1: 192.2 (-2.8)
week 2: 192.2 (0)
week 3: 192.8 (+0.6)
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 2.8

I knew I would gain some this week. I had gone home for 10 days, which included 2 nights out to eat with Jeff, 2 Christmas parties, eating out with my parents all the time, and so many chocolates! Plus, I left my scale at home, so I've been without it all week! And I also started picking up running, so some of the gain was probably a little bit of muscle.

Well, I got sick this morning :( so I better go lay down.

[meganth]

Current Weight: 141
week 1: 0 / 141
week 2: -1 / 140
week 3: 0/140
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -1

Well, i didn't reach the 130's last week, but i'm happy that since i've started dieting i haven't gained any weight, just a few weeks with no change. I've gotten back into the habit of going to the gym more, unfortunately though i've needed it because of the Christmas cookies!

[Tonysweetie]

I am proud to say I went to the gym today as bad as I didnt' wanna go, lol. :D

[Goddess Tiff]

week 1:
week 2: -0.5
week 3: +0.5
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Ack!! I gained my little half pound back. Hopefully due to my friend AF, who was kind enough to visit last week.

[Cali*Girl]

:p Pbbt...

Hopefully it was due to my birthday.

Current Weight: 173
week 1: -.5 / 173
week 2: -.5 / 172.5
week 3: +.5/ 173
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -.5

[LynzeyAHL]

week 1: -0/243
week 2: -5 /238
week 3: -1/237
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss this challenge: -6
-43 pounds actual


**I switched from an regular scale to a digi ~ Could you please change my weights even though it looks like I gained its just a more accurate measure b/c my old scale does show the lower number.

[clzj]

+2/175
Caved into the office junk and was baking cookies on friday. Love those sweets.

[ellidew]

Okay, so here's the deal. A lot of us are slightly gaining or maintaining. As far as i can tell that puts us in the minority of people around this month! I read somewhere that there is an average of a 7 lb weight gain during the holidays. I am proud that we are still "watching" what we eat and making an effort but i know all too well from last weekend that it's nearly impossible to close it out altogether.

I'm going to work my butt off this week staying completely on track then i am going to enjoy christmas eve and christmas day then after that i am going to be a dieting fool! At that point there will only be 6 weeks until my cruise and i have a boat load of new clothes in a size smaller that i am going to wear!

Keep it up ladies. Resist resist resist.

My weekend was a terrible reflection of my dieting status over the last 14 weeks! Friday night we went to friends for a xmas party. I ate potato casserole, and croutons (watch out! lol), and a small piece of cheesecake. Saturday night we went to a xmas party and the vegetarian entree was pasta so i ate that then had some fried shell thing with a scoop of ice cream and part of a apple torte. Then yesterday i was at my moms all day visiting my sister, bil, and 2 nieces whom are in town from Casablanca, Morocco. I think i ate 5 cookies! AHHH! I had WAY too many carbs this weekend. I am going to only eat half of my allowed carbs this week to try and make up for it. So, back on track today and so far so good. I am determined to be good all week to enjoy the weekend. It will be a great reward.

I hope everyone else is resisting better than i am. Keep it up ladies... we are nearly at the end of the year (and this challenge!)

[filmgirl7]

I definitely need to officially be labeled SKIP for last week. Not only did AF arrive on weigh day, but then we had our annual family holiday party and a friend's holiday party, too! I'm heading back to the gym this afternoon in hopes that I can make up some time. I have about THREE WEEKS until my wedding, and I would like to lose 4 pounds in that time. I hope I can resist holiday temptation in favor of nice wedding pictures. LOL! Must exercise!!! :p

[Mrs.B716]

OK last week I had gained a pound and somehow through all of the treats and everything here at school I kicked that pound in the butt!!!!!

I was 151 now I am 149.5!!!!!!!! I broke under 150 WOOOOHOOOOOOO!!

This week (3)
-1.5 from last week/149.5
-.5 from original weigh in/149.5

[Mom2Cole]

Starting Weight: 172.5
week 1: - 1.5 / 171
week 2: - 1.5 / 169.5
week 3: -1 / 168.5 :D
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: - 4

I have no clue how I lost a pound last week...but I am not complaining. We ate out 3 nights in a row and then again the night before weigh in. :eek: Granted, I am making healthier choices when we eat out, but the night before weigh in, I had a run in with the salsa bar at this awesome mexican restaurant here and I for sure thought I was doomed. We usually do not eat out during the week...so I guess I was surprised I lost anything with eating out 4 days out of 7!! :D

We are planning on eating at home every night until Christmas Eve. I usually do not eat that much on Christmas Eve, cause we are at my husband's Aunt's house and I am too busy making sure our son is staying out of stuff (her house is not baby proofed.) :) But Christmas Day, we are spending with my family and I am planning on having another feast like I did at Thanksgiving. I actually lost the week of Thanksgiving, so I am hoping to repeat that! ;)

I will try to update stats tomorrow...I just don't have time right now. Hope everyone is having a swell week!!! :D

[weightloss.challenge]

The Weight Loss is getting bigger and bigger! WAY TO GO! :D

Current Weight Loss Total: - 45.8

Reminder: Please post your updates in RED so they are easier to find when we are doing updates and when you get a chance please check your profiles to make sure everything is updated the way you wanted it to be! Thanks ladies. Keep losing!

[kate]

I lost -2 this week! hooray!

[Mrs. Alting]

When are you going to start a new challenge? Is it to late to join?

[ellidew]

Mrs. Alting- It's never too late to join! :D You can join now and we'll move your profile over to the new challenge or you can wait until we start it. The new challenge will start on New Years Day Jan 1 and will probably go through Valentines Day. Our weekly weigh ins run Sunday through Saturday. Feel free to join whenever you'd like!

I'll do my best to get the information for the new challenge up by next week. I'll probably do it on Tuesday or Wednesday.

kate- WAY TO GO! Keep up the good work.

[Tonysweetie]

WHOO HOO I lost 2 lbs! I'm not updating until Friday but I was proud of what I saw on teh scale today. YIPPIE!!!! :) Merry Christmas Everyone. God Bless!!! :D

[TracieB]

Only down 0.8 this week. Darn holiday goody baskets! :o

[chortles]

Well if Mrs.Alting is joining now, maybe I can piggyback on too? :D

[ellidew]

Feel free to join chortles!

[Tonysweetie]

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!!


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf06b3127cce95d8432eb10300000095108ActGbNi2aNP

God Bless!!!

Now lets get back to dieting, lol

[Tonysweetie]

Week 4 -1 138 Total loss so far 6 lbs.

I started off last challenge at 143 I believe so now I'm at 138 doing good! :)

[LynzeyAHL]

Please update all weeks thanks!

week 1: -0/243
week 2: -5 /238
week 3: -1/237
week 4: -1/236
week 5:
Total Weight Loss this challenge: -7
-44 pounds actual

[TX Sweetheart]

Current Weight: 198
week 1: - 2 / 196
week 2: - 3 / 193
week 3: + 1 /194
week 4: -.5 /193.5
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:- 4.5

[udsweetpea]

Starting Weight: 195.4
Current Weight: 195
week 1: 192.2 (-2.8)
week 2: 192.2 (0)
week 3: 192.8 (+0.6)
week 4: 193.6 (+0.8)
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 1.8

I've started running, so the small gain is muscle (hopefully).

[chortles]

Me: chortles, 31
Married since: Oct. 2005
Dieting since: um, forever
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal: 130 lb
Known issues: emotional eating, eating while bored
Current Weight: (peers through fingers) 147 lb

[UTChick]

Wow! Everyone is doing such a great job!

I am going to have to leave you all. Christmas Eve morning we were surprised with a positive pregnancy test. I am going to keep lurking and cheering you all on. You are a great inspiration. I will look forward to next fall's WLC! I'll really, really need it then! ;)

[TX Sweetheart]

Congrats on your pregnancy Kathy!! Wishing you a Happy & Healthy 9 Months!!

[beachlvr]

I have to temporarily drop out. Dh said I was obsessed with my weight so he hid my scale :)

[clzj]

175

[Coccinelle]

Yikes, I did not do so hot during the holiday week :( I honestly wasn't surprised to see my gain on the scale this morning. I am going to work hard this week so that I can get back down to 143 to start the next challenge. I can't remember for sure, but I think I weighed closer to 141 last week, so I might have actually gained 4 :( :( I am not sure though, so I am just skipping last week.

I hope everyone else did better during the holiday than me!!!

Current Weight: 145
week 1: -.4 / 144.6
week 2: - 1.4 / 143.2
week 3: -.2 / 143.0
week 4: did not WI, was away from home
week 5: +2/145.00
Total Weight Loss: 0

[meganth]

Current Weight: 141
week 1: 0 / 141
week 2: -1 / 140
week 3: 0/140
week 4: -1/139!!!
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -2

I did it!!! Not so sure about this weeks weigh in though after Christmas!!! I normally weigh/measure myself on Monday mornings, but i couldn't bring myself to do it this week!!

[Mrs. Alting]

Me: Kristie/31
DH: Aaron/32
Married since: Oct. 8, 2005
Dieting since: Lost a bunch b4 wedding now it's back
Dieting Program: Cut out sugar and workout
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 125 to 130
Final Weight Date Challenge:2/14
Known issues: Cake
Current Weight:140

[Cali*Girl]

Current Weight: 173
week 1: -.5 / 173
week 2: -.5 / 172.5
week 3: +.5/ 173
week 4: 0/ 173
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -.5


Okay, so here's the deal. A lot of us are slightly gaining or maintaining. As far as i can tell that puts us in the minority of people around this month! I read somewhere that there is an average of a 7 lb weight gain during the holidays. I am proud that we are still "watching" what we eat and making an effort but i know all too well from last weekend that it's nearly impossible to close it out altogether.

This gives me hope.

[MES in Chicago]

I am posting now to remind me to start Jan. 1
Me: Melissa/30
DH: Paul/36
Married since: 10/23/04
Dieting since: I was 10 :( with force from my mother :(
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: I would honestly like to loss 125 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: for NY Challenge 8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) brand new
Known issues: emotional eating, carbs
Current Weight: I'd rather not say right now

Can't wait to start 1/1. Hubby will be joining me on WW as he has about 65 lbs to lose too!

[weightloss.challenge]

Wow! Everyone is doing such a great job!

I am going to have to leave you all. Christmas Eve morning we were surprised with a positive pregnancy test. I am going to keep lurking and cheering you all on. You are a great inspiration. I will look forward to next fall's WLC! I'll really, really need it then!

Seriously, there's pg dust all over this thread... how come none of it's come my way? :p

H&H 9 months to ya! Congratulations!

Ladies, I don't have time to do updates today and there are a lot of them! I haven't forgotten about you but i was busy 'working' lol and starting the Valentines Day Challenge so feel free to post updates and final weigh ins as they come. It's all set and ready to go. I'll get to your updates in here tomorrow afternoon, hopefully! :D

Weight Loss Challenge #5 - Valentines Day (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=13074)

[LynzeyAHL]

Seriously, there's pg dust all over this thread... how come none of it's come my way? :p

H&H 9 months to ya! Congratulations!

Ladies, I don't have time to do updates today and there are a lot of them! I haven't forgotten about you but i was busy 'working' lol and starting the Valentines Day Challenge so feel free to post updates and final weigh ins as they come. It's all set and ready to go. I'll get to your updates in here tomorrow afternoon, hopefully! :D

Weight Loss Challenge #5 - Valentines Day (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=13074)
Wait I thought we have until Sunday Jan 1 on this one or are you saying we can start w/o you on Jan 1 for the Sunday weigh in girls? I thought I still have this week left?!?

[Tonysweetie]

Current Weight: 141
week 1: 0 / 141
week 2: -1 / 140
week 3: 0/140
week 4: -1/139!!!
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: -2

I did it!!! Not so sure about this weeks weigh in though after Christmas!!! I normally weigh/measure myself on Monday mornings, but i couldn't bring myself to do it this week!!

Congrats!!!!!!


I'm the total opposite. I weighed myself this morning and it was sad, back to 141 lbs! Holiday fault! lol. But today I found out that DH and I and my parents and my brother and one of my bridesmaids and her family are all going to the FL keys over Spring Break, and it's also me and DH 1 year anniversary so I am DETERMINED to lose 20 lbs. and tone up before we go! I want to treat myself to a new bikini and I wanna do it soooo bad!!! Today's workout was awesome!!!

Tuesday 12/27/05

30 minutes eliptical
25 minutes tredmill
5 minutes crunches, side bends
15 minutes of weights!

YAY! I am knocking my workouts up a notch. I'm gonna go 4 days during the week and once ont he weekends. So that gives me 2 lazy days. I will eat better and I can do this! YAY!!!! MOTIVATION here I come!!!

God Bless!!!

[jillybean_247]

Joining for Weight Loss Challenge #5

Me: Jillian/27
DH: Shane/29
Married since: 9/27/03
Dieting since: nerver attempted
Dieting Program: eat healthier and start working out
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 125
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15 lbs for Challenge #5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: brand new
Known issues: had baby 4 months ago, very little time to workout, LOVE to eat!
Current Weight: 201

[ellidew]

LynzeyAHL- this is the last week of weigh ins for this challenge. It ends on Saturday Dec 31st (New Years Eve) and the new challenge starts on Sunday Jan 1st. The V-day challenge isn't open yet but some people weigh in earlier in the week so as your weigh in comes post your final weigh in here (along with any profile updates/changes) and then in the new challenge if you want to join that one. It's basically just to have those members that want to continue onto the new challenge check in so we know whos in and whos out. Definitely finish out the week here... i am! I don't weigh in until Friday! I'm no where near my goal but i had an overall loss for the holidays (between Thanksgiving and New Years) so i am proud of that! Good luck with the rest of the week!

[ellidew]

*For anyone struggling to stay on track!*

Hi Ladies. Just wanted to share my awesome experience with everyone. I'm right there with you struggling through the holidays. Eating too many carbs and then craving them... like yesterday. Today is a better day though. When i woke up this morning i didn't feel like eating so everything is back on track. That's not my awesome news though.

I'll give you a little background. I was a size 20, barely when i started dieting right after Labor Day. I was probably more like a 22 but so far in denial that i didn't buy clothes that big! I hated shopping... i cried each and everytime i went to the store and was lucky to find 1 thing to fit. Well, Monday i went shopping with my mom and sister because my jeans were too big and were a pain to wear. They were a size 18... a size that's hard to find anywhere but plus size sections. Well, Monday was a new day and shopping was finally fun again. I tried on goo gobbs of clothes all from the 'regular' size section at JCPenneys. I bought a pair of jeans and a pair of khakis in size 16 and get this a pair of jeans in size 14! :eek: :eek: :eek: Believe me i was shocked too. I definitely bought those! I also bought 2 shirts in size Medium instead of XL! My self esteem was on cloud nine, let me tell ya! Well, many of you know that i have a cruise coming up soon and i was hoping to be into the clothes i have had boxed away for many years. Well, after the success i had on Monday i had dh pull the box out of the basement last night and i was praying that i wouldn't be disappointed! Shockingly, almost everything in size 16 and 14 fit! Now don't get me wrong, just because i can button them and still breath doesn't mean i'd wear them out into public but with 6 weeks left to go and only an inch or two left to lose before those capris are a perfect fit i am more motivated than ever! I am 2 pairs of capris, 2 dresses (1 dress is a size 12!), and many many many size Medium shirts richer! I have everything stacked in my bedroom ready to be packed and i can't wait to go on our trip now if for no other reason than to wear clothes that haven't seen the light of day in 3 years!

Getting back into clothes that i loved and haven't been able to wear in so long is the best feeling in the entire world! I still have over 40 lbs to lose but i am thrilled to be where i am and wanted to share the success with you. All of you keep me accountable and i am so thankful to have you.

Thanksgiving and Christmas are over now so we all need to get back on the wagon. I'm totally going to be steering the sucker i am so motivated!

Only 40 days until my cruise.

Keep up the good work and i expect to hear other success stories!

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS TO DATE: - 39.9

** As i posted yesterday the new challenge has been posted so be sure to post your final weigh ins here as well as in the new thread along with any updates/changes to your profiles that you would like to change for C5.

I am removing the following members from C5 b/c there haven't been any weigh ins since week 2. If you posted an update and we missed it we sincerely apologize and please let us know so we can update you right away. We are not deleting any profiles from here since this is the last week.


amberfiddles
boilermaker
catch
kate
miel
princesstommi
rosebud
trimzgirl


We hope to see you all again soon! Happy losing!

[Tonysweetie]

ellidew: That is soooo inspiring and motivating! Thank you! and many many many congratulations to you girl! Keep up the AWESOME work! God Bless!!!


Today was okay...

45 minutes on the eliptical and we went to Wendys and I got a side salad with light dressing and a small chili but I did get a frosty :rolleyes: but not to shabby I don't think. 3 lbs. down 20 to go!!! I can do it!

[TracieB]

Week 4: 1.0 lost!!

[boilermaker]

Wait, don't delete me. I thought I posted that I would be out of town for most of the month...Today is seriously only the 3rd day I have been at home since Dec 10.

So, my final weigh in is 134.5 for a total loss of 2 lbs. I've still got 8 more to go, so I'll be in the Valentines Day one too.

Sorry to have been MIA this challenge.

[weightloss.challenge]

:D UPDATED TO HERE!:D

boilermaker, sorry about the almost deletion. I knew when i posted that message that a few people had posted exceptions. We didn't have a system in place for that though. I made a note at the end of your profile and that's what we'll do from now on for people that are going to participate but can't necessarily check in each week. I'm going to move you forward to C5 as well. Great job on the weight loss! Keep it up!

[boilermaker]

Thanks Elli! I just didn't want to be kicked out!!! You guys are so helpful to me and I'm only sorry I haven't been around to offer support this challenge. But the next one I'll be better!!

[ellidew]

boilermaker- You are quite welcome! :D We're glad to have you around! I look forward to seeing more of you next challenge!

[Mom2Cole]

Oh my...I haven't been here in awhile and I must admit...I have done terrible this month!!! :o I haven't even weighed myself, but I am sure I gained back what I lost over the course of this challenge! :rolleyes: That's okay...I will just jump back on Monday!!! :D I must admit though...all the food I consumed was scrumptious and so worth it!!!! :p

I have many resolutions for 2006, one being to lose this last 30 pounds!! I WILL do it!! See ya all over at the V-day challenge!!! :D


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!

[TX Sweetheart]

Current Weight: 198
week 1: - 2 / 196
week 2: - 3 / 193
week 3: + 1 /194
week 4: - 0.5 / 193.5
week 5: -1 / 192.5
Total Weight Loss:- 5.5

[Cali*Girl]

Current Weight: 173
week 1: -.5 / 173
week 2: -.5 / 172.5
week 3: + .5 / 173
week 4: 0 / 173
week 5: 0/ 173
Total Weight Loss: - .5

Okay, next challenge I'm going to do better!

[PrincessTommi]

Hi! Sorry I fell off the radar. I hit a nasty plateau and then I went on my whirlwhind Christmas tour. I'm currently still at my ILs, and haven't been near my own scale since Dec. 20th. No idea where I am for the next challenge (and won't be back to my scale til the 2nd), but I'm definitely in. I can re- fill out the thing if I need to.

Congrats to all the losers and here's to a healthy new year!

[udsweetpea]

Starting Weight: 195.4
Current Weight: 195
week 1: 192.2 (-2.8)
week 2: 192.2 (0)
week 3: 192.8 (+0.6)
week 4: 193.6 (+0.8)
week 5: 193.4 (-0.2)
Total Weight Loss: 2 pounds

[LynzeyAHL]

WEEK 5: -0/236
TOTAL CHALLANGE: -7

:o

[clzj]

+1/176

Aunt flo is in the neighborhood due to arrive tomorrow.

[weightloss.challenge]

:D UPDATED TO HERE! :D