Weight Loss Challenge #3 - Thanksgiving

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This Challenge has officially begun!

Thanksgiving Weight Loss Challenge!
Sunday October 30 - Saturday November 26
4 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: APCullip22, amberfiddles, beachlvr, BethElena, boilermaker, catch, ellidew, EmilyBronte, Juliana, KRM&TPS, ksull17, Lily, LIZNKEITH, LynzeyAHL, meganth, miel, Mom2Cole, Mrs.B716, nolagirl, princesstommi, TaterBaby, timzgirl, Tonysweetie, TX Sweetheart, UTChick

Current Weight Loss Total: - 72.5

Reached Target Challenge Weight:

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APCullip22
Me: name/age: Amber/22
FH: Daniel/23
Dating since: April 25, 2001
Dieting since: Dieting very consistantly since March '05
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 8 lbs./119
Final Weight Date Challenge: November 26
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my first time joining one of these challanges, but I could sure use the motivation now...I had lost about 50lbs,but got off the wagon a bit...so I have to get back on track.
Known issues: STRESS EATING, EMOTIONAL EATING
Current Weight: 127
week 1: - 2 / 125
week 2: -2.5 / 122.5
week 3: SKIP / 122.5
week 4: SKIP / 122.5
Total Weight Loss: - 4.5

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: 132.5
week 1: 0 / 132.5
week 2: -1.1 / 131.4
week 3: -1.4 / 130
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -2.5

beachlvr
Me: Laurie/34
DH: T/34
Married since: 7/24/93
Dieting since: 2/2001
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 8 pounds, 147
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) 2
Known issues: eating when bored, stressed, or lonely.
Current Weight: 152.5
week 1: -1 / 151.5
week 2: 0 / 151.5
week 3: +2 / 153.5
week 4: + 1.5 / 155
Total Weight Loss: + 3.5


BethElena
Me: Beth Elena/24
DH: Ben/24
Married since: 8.19.05
Dieting since: 6.20.05
Dieting Program: 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: Get down to 130
Known issues: I snack at my desk at work often.
Current Weight: 140
week 1: 0 / 140
week 2: 0 / 140
week 3: 0 / 140
week 4: - 2 / 138
Total Weight Loss: - 2

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: 10 lbs / 128
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: 139
week 1: -1.5 / 137.5
week 2: 0 / 137.5
week 3: 0 / 137.5
week 4: - 1 / 136.5
Total Weight Loss: - 2.5

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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: 180.2
week 1: SKIP
week 2: -1 / 179.2
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1

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: 8.4 lbs. / 195
Challenge Member Since: Challenge #2
Known issues: Weekends! Oy!
Current Weight: 203.4
week 1: -2.6/ 200.8
week 2: -1.4 / 199.4
week 3: 0 / 199.4
week 4: - 4 / 195.4
Total Weight Loss: - 8

EmilyBronte
Me: EmilyBronte/29
DH: 38
Married since: June 12, 2004
Dieting since: Officially August 28, 2005
Dieting Program: following WW, but not attending meetings
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 47.5 lbs, 145
Final Weight Date Challenge: August 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 3 lbs
Known issues: Motivation to exercise; not good at drinking anything, let alone water
Current Weight: Current Weight: 192.5
week 1: - 1 / 191.5
week 2: -1 / 190.5
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: - 2

Juliana
Me: Juliana/28
DH: Jason, 26
Married since: August 7, 2004
Dieting since: forever?
Dieting Program: Follow WW informally, increase exercise & water intake
Known issues: Lazy exerciser, binge eater-once I have one bad snack, it's an excuse to eat more
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 130 pounds
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weigh in day: Sunday
Current Weight: 145
week 1: - .5 / 144.5
week 2: -1.5 / 143
week 3: 0 / 143
week 4: + 1 / 144
Total Weight Loss: -1

KRM&TPS
Me: Kim/ 26
DH: Patrick/ 23
Married since: January 22,2005
Dieting since: Have been trying forever, but this time I am sticking with it. So I dont really know what to put. I mean I have been trying to diet for off and on this whole year. But we are going to say that I started for real today - September 8,2005.
Dieting Program: I tried to do South Beach again and got discouraged so now I am going to do Weight Watchers. I am going to stick with this.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: Would like to be 170
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 22,2006 - Our First Wedding Anniversary
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Known issues: I eat when I am bored, and also a big emotional eater. Dont exercise -even though I have a ton of exercise stuff
Current Weight: 215
week 1: 0 / 215
week 2: - 2 / 213
week 3: 0 / 213
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: - 2

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**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!

LIZNKEITH
Me: Liz/27
DH: Keith/35
Married since: July 28, 2001
Dieting since: Feels like Forever!
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 54 pounds/135 pounds
Final Weight Date Challenge: June 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #2
Known issues: Emotional Eater, Crazy Portion Sizes
Current Weight: 189
week 1: - 3 / 186
week 2: 0 / 186
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: - 3

LynzeyAHL
Me: Lindsey 27
DH: Dan 23
Married since: 10/30/03
Dieting since: High School
Dieting Program: Diabetic/WW style eating but not closely followed
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 140 lbs goal weight of 145 Already lost 41pounds.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:10 pounds in 4 weeks
Current Weight: 238
week 1: - 3 / 235
week 2: - .5 / 234.5
week 3: + 2 / 236.5
week 4: - 2 / 234.5
Total Weight Loss: - 3.5

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: 148
week 1: - 3 / 145
week 2: 0 / 145
week 3: - 2 / 143
week 4: - 2 / 141
Total Weight Loss: - 7

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: 179
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:

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: 6 pounds
Weigh in day: Friday
Current Weight: Current Weight: 178
week 1: - 3 / 175
week 2: - 1 / 174
week 3: - .5 / 173.5
week 4: - 1 / 172.5
Total Weight Loss: - 5.5

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: 152
week 1: 0 / 152
week 2: + 2 / 154
week 3: - 2.5 / 151.5
week 4: - 1 / 150
Total Weight Loss: - 2

nolagirl
Me: Abby/27
DH: Vytas/25
Married since: October 9, 2004
Dieting since: umm.....my whole life???!!
Dieting Program: The Fat Fallacy/French Women Don't Get Fat
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 50.5 lbs/140lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Halloween Challenge (#2)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6.5
Known issues: emotional eating
Current Weight: 182.5
week 1: 0 / 182.5
week 2: - 1 / 181.5
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: - 1

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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: 204
week 1: - 1 / 203
week 2: -3.5 / 199.5
week 3: -.5 / 199
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: - 5

TaterBaby
Me: Em, 26
DH: JJ, 26
Married since: 5/04
Dieting since: 2001, on & off
Dieting Program: just rejoined weight watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 40lbs/160
Final Weight Date Challenge: July 06 when we'd like to TTC
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: first time
Known issues: food LOVER, still *think* I can eat what I want and not gain
Current Weight: 198
week 1: - 1.8 / 196.4
week 2: -.4 / 196
week 3: 0 / 196
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:- 2

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: 135
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3: -5 / 130
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:- 5

Tonysweetie
Me: Leslie/21
DH: Tony/22
Married since: 3/26/05
Dieting since: Oct. 2005
Dieting Program: moderation/cutting carbs
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 10 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 130 lbs.
Known issues: Sweet Tooth, Eating at night
Current Weight: 140
week 1: - 1 / 139
week 2: -2 / 137
week 3: 0 / 137
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:- 3

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: 198.5
week 1: 0 / 198.5
week 2: - .5 / 198
week 3: -1 / 197
week 4: +1 / 198
Total Weight Loss:- .5

UTChick
Me: K 28
DH: M 34
Married since: 9/20/03
Dieting since: Off and on for a few years - basically when I started packing on the pounds!
Dieting Program: No fried foods, more water, more veggies
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 125
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I'm new!
Known issues: Stress eater, emotional eater, little will-power
Current Weight:140
week 1: -.5 / 139.5
week 2: 0 / 139.5
week 3: 0 / 139.5
week 4: + .5 / 140

Total Weight Loss:0

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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 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)

[LynzeyAHL]

Me: Lindsey 27
DH: Dan 23
Married since: 10/30/03
Dieting since: High School
Dieting Program: Diabetic/WW style eating but not closely followed
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 140 lbs goal weight of 145 Already lost 41pounds.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:10 pounds in 4 weeks
Current Weight:238.5

*Posting now b/c I'm moving this week and won't have time/computer to do this when the challenge opens* Plus it'll be when I got back to dieting hard core again*

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Thanks LynzeyAHL. I'll include your info in the profiles. Feel free to chit chat in the current challenge until this one starts! Good luck moving!

[KRM&TPS]

Me: Kim/26
DH: Patrick/24
Married since:January 22, 2005
Dieting since: Forever, but recently (September 2005) started Weight Watchers and I will be successful
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 165 but Ill take 170
Final Weight Date Challenge:?
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #2 - Halloween Weight Loss Challenge
Known issues:I eat when I am bored, and also a big emotional eater. Dont exercise -even though I have a ton of exercise stuff
Current Weight: 220

[TX Sweetheart]

Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Technically Challenge #1- Labor Day Weight Loss Challenge, but I didn't finish that one, so I guess Challenge #2- Halloween Weight Loss Challenge

[LovinLife]

Me: Sarah/24
DH: Alan/23
Married since: 9.17.05
Dieting since: forever!
Dieting Program: none at this time
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: Ill take what I can get....
Final Weight Date Challenge: 4/15/2006 (my 25th bday)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: first time
Known issues: I am on blood thinners and have to watch my vitamin K intake. (salads, green veggies, etc)
Current Weight:rather not say..

[Clattercote]

Me: name/age: Clatter/29
DH: 30 (almost 31!)
Married since:05/05
Dieting since: Techically since the Labor Day Challenge, but I didn't finish that one, and then I gained some MORE weight, and now I'm back :rolleyes:
Dieting Program: Slim-Fast
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 140 but I'll take 145
Final Weight Date Challenge: March 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: See above!
Known issues: Emotional eating, can't eat salads (digestive system issues)
Current Weight: 166 (lost 2 this week, but decided not to join the end of #2)

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UPDATED TO HERE

Welcome LovinLife & Clattercote! We hope you see lots of succcess during the challenge!

Clattercote- Congrats on losing 2 lbs! Is that loss reflected in the 166? Let me know. Thanks!

[APCullip22]

Can I join??? Hopefully that's alright....

Me: name/age: Amber/22
FH: Daniel/23
Dating since: April 25, 2001
Dieting since: Dieting very consistantly since March '05
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 8 lbs./119
Final Weight Date Challenge: November 26
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my first time joining one of these challanges, but I could sure use the motivation now...I had lost about 50lbs,but got off the wagon a bit...so I have to get back on track.
Known issues: STRESS EATING, EMOTIONAL EATING
Current Weight: 127

[ksull17]

Can I join?

Me: Karen/30
DH: Scott/31
Married since: May 2003
Dieting since: On and off about 10 years.
Dieting Program: None really, just cutting out the junk.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: ?
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: I'll take what I can get!
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) First timer! I've never joined a group like this. I'm really trying to lose some weight though and could use the motivation. :)
Known issues: Major carboholic.
Current Weight: Do I have to say..... ? :rolleyes:

[ellidew]

Welcome one and all.

APCullip22 & ksull17 i'll get your profiles added to the members list. Feel free to post in Challenge #2 until we go full swing into this one next week! Happy losing to ya!

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UPDATED TO HERE!

LESS THAN 1 WEEK BEFORE THANKSGIVING WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE BEGINS!

[October2002Bride]

Hi Ive lost a pound and a half!

[miel]

I'm on South Beach and my husband is with me...maybe I'll just put it down as a challenge even if I don't always have time to come around here. I'll be cheering you folks on from the sidelines sometime...Woo-hoo!

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: 181 (actually 176 but I add five pounds--it's like turning your clock forward a little bit)

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UPDATED TO HERE!

4 DAYS BEFORE CHALLENGE BEGINS!

October2002Bride- Your profile in Challenge #2 has been updated.

[amberfiddles]

hey threadmistress! thanks for getting the t-giving challenge going. y'all rock!

my goal for this challenge is going to be 128 #.

[TaterBaby]

Me: Em, 26
DH: JJ, 26
Married since: 5/04
Dieting since: 2001, on & off
Dieting Program: just rejoined weight watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 40lbs/160
Final Weight Date Challenge: July 06 when we'd like to TTC
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: first time
Known issues: food LOVER, still *think* I can eat what I want and not gain
Current Weight: 198 :mad:

[boilermaker]

I did so well on the Labor Day challenge but failed miserably on this last one. I even gained back everything I worked so hard to lose :( Proof that you can't slack off even for a month I guess.

I'm in for this one! The only info I need to change:
Starting weight 139
Target weight for this challenge 9 lbs

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UPDATED TO HERE!

Welcome newcomers and nice to see you amberfiddles & boilermaker.

[miel]

Hey, I still don't know exactly when this starts or ends! Can you believe I actually do well on standardized tests? When it comes to message boards though, I never seem to find the right information...

I BROKE THROUGH INTO THE 170s...on my heavy scale...It's kind of sad to be so happy about this since 3 years ago I'd never seen 170 in my life and it was inconceivable to me I'd ever weigh that much but now...well, I guess you take whatever comes...

[ksull17]

I weighed myself at the gym last night. I lost 3 pounds! I'm so excited, this is the first time in I don't know how long that the number has gone DOWN, even if it's just a few pounds. :)

Congratulations Miel! That's awesome.

[ellidew]

miel, This challenge starts this coming Sunday October 30th. Your weigh in weight this week will be your current weight and when you weigh in next week that will be week 1. Fwiw: The first post of the challenge lists the dates and how many weeks it will last. When one challenge ends the other begins and any members from the previous challenge use their final weigh in from the previous challenge as their current weight. I'll also take down the banner in the first post that says it hasn't started yet ;) When i remember of course! ha ha

If you want to use your current 170's weight please post it in RED and i'll update your profile. OR i can put your profile into challenge #2. CONGRATS BTW! I can't wait to get there and you should celebrate EVERY SINGLE success! Even if it is losing .2 lbs!

ksull, Congrats on the loss of 3 lbs! That's awesome and i hope you are proud of yourself! Since our first weigh in isn't until next week there isn't any info to update for you here. Would you like me to list your profile and loss on Challenge #2? It'd be a waste to lose and not be able to share :D

Update me when you can and i'll make the changes. We're glad to have you here and as of Sunday this thread will go full swing (even if i don't take down the challenge hasn't begun thread until Monday!) Happy Losing to everyone!

[ksull17]

Oops, sorry! This is my first challenge so I'm not aware of the timing for things. :) You can post my loss if you like. Thanks!

[Mom2Cole]

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: 33 pounds/145 pounds
Final Weight Date Challenge: February 20th, 2006 (Our son's 2nd Birthday )
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 pounds
Weigh in day: Friday
Current Weight: 178
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:

I am SOOOO excited about this challenge!!! :D I am hoping to weigh 172 by Thanksgiving...so I know this challenge will help me to get there. I will prolly put on a few pounds on Thanksgiving though! :p

Ellidew~ I promise to be better partner and update. I just had a ton going on the last challenge with vacation and all!! Congratulations on your awesome weightloss!!! You are doing such a terrific job with the board!!!!

[nolagirl]

nolagirl
Me: Abby/27
DH: Vytas/25
Married since: October 9, 2004
Dieting since: umm.....my whole life???!!
Dieting Program: The Fat Fallacy/French Women Don't Get Fat
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 50.5 lbs/140lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Halloween Challenge (#2)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6.5
Known issues: emotional eating
Current Weight: 182.5
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:

I'm very excited for the challenge as well. This is my first month working since Hurricane Katrina, so I'm a little nervous about making my goal. I lost 8 lbs over the Halloween challenge, but I was home during the day and able to walk a lot and cook healthy lunches, etc. Hopefully I can keep doing these things as much as possible. My goal is a 6.5 lb loss, which would put me right at 176 - although at this point I would be thrilled to see any of the 170s on the scale (congrats Miel!)

Good luck to all the challenge members, and thanks to moderators for keeping such a great thread going!

[EmilyBronte]

EmilyBronte
Me: EmilyBronte/29
DH: 38
Married since: June 12, 2004
Dieting since: Officially August 28, 2005
Dieting Program: following WW, but not attending meetings
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 47.5 lbs, 145
Final Weight Date Challenge: August 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 3 lbs
Known issues: Motivation to exercise; not good at drinking anything, let alone water
Current Weight: 192.5
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[UTChick]

I'd like to join!

Me: K 28
DH: M 34
Married since: 9/20/03
Dieting since: Off and on for a few years - basically when I started packing on the pounds!
Dieting Program: No fried foods, more water, more veggies
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 125
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I'm new!
Known issues: Stress eater, emotional eater, little will-power
Current Weight:140
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[Lily]

This sounds like fun! I'd love to join.

Me: Erica/26
DH: 33
Married since: September 13, 2003
Dieting since: September 2004
Dieting Program: Joined Jenny Craig in July '05
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 145 pounds
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weigh in day: Friday
Current Weight: 218
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[LIZNKEITH]

I'm in. Hopefully I'll do better than the last...


Me: Liz/27
DH: Keith/35
Married since: July 28, 2001
Dieting since: Feels like Forever!
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 54 pounds/135 pounds
Final Weight Date Challenge: June 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #2
Known issues: Emotional Eater, Crazy Portion Sizes
Current Weight: 189
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[KatieKate]

I need join. This thread seems to be just what I need to keep me going.

Me: Kate 26
DH: Danny 28
Married since:May 2003
Dieting since:NOv 2004
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 130/50
Final Weight Date Challenge:?? May 06
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8-12
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) First Challenge
Known issues: DH influence
Current Weight:180.2

I look forward to getting to know everyone and not feeling alone during this weight Challenge.

[catch]

I'm here :D Here are my changes:

Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 32/155
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5lbs/175
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #2
Current Weight: AF arrived today, will post accurate weight later this week

I'm really looking forward to this challenge, thanks for setting it up ellidew. I missed my goal in the last challenge by 2.8lbs. I'm hoping I lose that much by next Monday so that I start this challenge off right. I'll be home this week on vacation so I plan to get some exercise in as well as staying on points. I'm still pretty psyched about losing 7.2lbs in the last challenge. Gotta keep going :)

Good luck to everyone!

[ellidew]

Happy Monday Losers! I am going to get the updates done today but bear with me as i may be in and out so you may not see your updates right away!

THIS CHALLENGE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN THOUGH! YAY!

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

Please check your updates.
There were quite a few of them and although i would like to think everything that i do is flawless, sadly it isn't ;)

Welcome to all the new members. This is going to be a great challenge! Good luck and lets start losing!

Members: Be sure to weigh in some time during week 1 or 2! If you do not weigh in your profile will be removed. You can rejoin at anytime though just post your profile again! Thanks! :D

[weightloss.challenge]

Happy Halloween!

QOTD: What treats are you having today?

Personally, i am not doing anything special. Over the weekend we had a beer tasting party at our house though. I am scared to weigh in today! :( Hopefully i didn't fall too far behind. Weekends are my biggest challenge! It says so in my profile ;)

[TX Sweetheart]

QOTD: What treats are you having today?

Well, today I'm *hoping* to clean the apartment a LOT. Then tonight will be Chinese food (I'll try to get something healthy LOL) and doing all my Christmas cards. Bought my first Christmas present this morning LOL...

Anyway, I'll probably just finish off the candy corn my mom sent a week ago... can't believe it lasted a week with how much DH & I both love candy corn LOL...

Tomorrow I'm definitely gonna start in on LOTS of water, exercise (DDR! :D) and hopefully will lose some weight and keep it off this time :rolleyes:

ETA: Current Weight: 198.5 lbs

[Juliana]

Happy Halloween everyone!!

Can I join too?

Me: Juliana/28
DH: Jason, 26
Married since: August 7, 2004
Dieting since: forever?
Dieting Program: Follow WW informally, increase exercise & water intake
Known issues: Lazy exerciser, binge eater-once I have one bad snack, it's an excuse to eat more
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 130 pounds
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weigh in day: Sunday
Current Weight: 145
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QOTD: With candy everywhere you look and our October birthday parties at work, I'm just hoping I can limit the amount of junk I have. I think portion control is key here. And I'm planning to get in some time on the elliptical machine to counteract the calories.

[LIZNKEITH]

QOTD
I'm going to try to be a good girl, but it's so hard with all these treats around the office. I've already had 2 Hershey's Miniatures. I'm going to try and leave it at that.

[Mrs.B716]

Ok I am ready to Lose!!!!!!!!!!!:D
I did the last challenge and didn't do so hot but I am also going through some medical stuff and a lot of it had to do with excersise and diet. was burning more than what I was taking in and my body was shutting down. So under the Doctors care I think I am getting this figured out. So I will be a part of this challenge but I am going to take things slowly. I'd like to lose a pound a week so I would like to go from...
152 to 148
So 148 is my challenge goal.

If I only lose 2.5-3 pounds I won't be terribly upset.
So with that said...HAPPY LOSING!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SwiftyOWB]

I would like to join
Me: name/age Kelly 26
DH: name/age Joe 31
Married since:November 6, 2004
Dieting since: Forever
Dieting Program: if any Watching what I eat loose WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: much less then I weight now
Final Weight Date Challenge: 50
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #1
Known issues: Thyroid but not reactive to medication
Current Weight: too high!!

[SwiftyOWB]

QOTD I try to not have treats at all because once I start I can not stop. I had a apple this morning and I have two more if the urge to snack come on. While I am at work I can control myself but once I get home I have a hard time stopping!!

[nolagirl]

Like Swifty, I'm going to try and not have any at all. First, because I don't really like candy that much. Second, (regardless of the fact that I don't love it) if I start I won't stop! (Why is that??!!). I did have pizza for lunch though......which I do love! It will definitely be the first Halloween ever that I didn't eat candy....so we'll see how it goes.

[LynzeyAHL]

today my place of employ offered us
1 Cider
2 donuts
3 candy
4 veggie trays
5 fruit trays
6 cookies
7 candy
8 soft pretzels
9 popcorn

I was good and had a pretzel in the afternoon but that was it. well and ONE tootsie roll. I did eat veggies and fruit but not with the dip and more veggies than fruit. Overall I'm proud of my will power. My reheated left overs from Joe's crab shack for dinner though was prolly not a good thing, but I couldn't waste tastey seafood goodness :o

[PrincessTommi]

I'm in!

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: 204
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[ellidew]

Hola! I don't usually post at night but i just got off the elliptical. I was watching a dvd while i did it so i had to come to the computer to turn it off and just sat down. Forgive me if i don't post updates until tomorrow!

LynzeyAHL- WAY TO RESIST! I am proud of your will power! Your work sure gave you a lot of treats for Halloween! What the heck do they do at Christmas? lol. Way to make it through.

Welcome princesstommi- We are starting off at almost the exact same weight (i weighed in at 203.4 last week). Wanna race? ha ha.

nolagirl- I'm not a big sweets person either. I did have 2 of my 3 allotted sugar free life savers though :) I still have a starch left over and am debating if i want to eat the ice cream i had originally planned to eat. I might. I know i have to eat all my foods in the day.

I am seriously programmed to think what we learned growing up! If you eat you will get fat. Even though i know i have lost almost 20 lbs by eating! I still hear that little voice in my head though.

SwiftyOWB- Way to prepare and bring security food! I had an apple today too (with 1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter. mmmmm.) :)

Mrs.B716- I sure hope you are okay. I am glad you are looking at this challenge with an open mind! You can do it! If you ever need to talk feel free to pm me. I'm around almost everyday and check in like 100 times. Yes, i am a dork... someone has to keep this thing updated. lol.

LIZNKEITH- Welcome back! You're going to do great! Did you stop at 2? If not, tomorrow is another day. Just pick up and move on. Good luck!

Juliana- It's so hard. I have started bringing my own snack or eating my protein bar when everyone else does cake or pie or whatever for birthdays. Just tell yourself that it's just not worth it!

TX Sweetheart- Healthy chinese food, eh? I don't think we have that in my city! ha ha.

catch- You were so close! I missed my goal by .4! AHHHH!!! Seriously, i was so disappointed! It's okay though. I was still proud of myself for losing almost 15 lbs! Today i weighed in down .6 so that helped my ego. Hoping for more by wed and fri!

KatieKate- We're here for ya. Let us know if we can help! Pretty soon i imagine we should start posting healthy Turkey Day recipes! I've got an apple pie and pumpkin pie dip to offer up! and cranberry sauce... Basically LA Weightloss gave us recipes to make an entire T-Day meal healthy. I'll have to find it all and share!

nolagirl- Welcome back! Great goal this challenge! Stick to the healthy lunches and cooking... you know that works. That should be motivation enough! I always try to make my lunches the night before so the next morning i can keep hitting snooze! (instead of keep hitting snooze and not having time to make lunch!)

Just in case i didn't already say it... WELCOME UTChick & Lily!!

EmilyBronte- Welcome back! You have a good goal set! You can do it! Water is key though. It washes out everything! I hated water at first and now i drink too much! I have to schedule when i drink it otherwise i'll just drink it all day long!

Mom2Cole- You're a great partner! Thanks for all your help! I never had a chance to ask you about your vacation. I was wondering what kinds of goodies you were eating. I plan to eat whatever i want while i am on my cruise in Feb! I have high hopes of being swimsuit weight by then though! So far so good. Send me a pm and let me know how you vacation was. Get back to the diet though! :D

Okay, that's enough. I already spent 9 hours on the computer at work. Then weighed in, went grocery shopping, made dinner, and did 25 mins on the elliptical. I am going to go veg on the couch now. i am going to use the walk to the couch to decide if i am going to have that ice cream! Until tomorrow...

[LynzeyAHL]

LynzeyAHL- WAY TO RESIST! I am proud of your will power! Your work sure gave you a lot of treats for Halloween! What the heck do they do at Christmas? lol. Way to make it through.

I hear they start eating for thanksgiving and don't stop til newyear but I just started there last week. I knew I would be challenged when on tour I saw 5 kitchens and 4 popcorn machines LOL

[ellidew]

Holy cow! That's insane! How many employees does the company have? 4 popcorn machines? :eek: Is it a carnival supply store? ;)

[amberfiddles]

hey ladies! just checkin in to say hi and wish all the new folks good luck! and to the people from challenege #2, keep up the good work!

qotd
anyone have a game plan for eating healthy around the holidays? we won't be hosting so i'll be at the mercy of other cooks :P

[Lily]

Good Morning Ladies!

Great job to everyone who resisted the urge to indulge on sweets yesterday. I knew that this would be hard for me, so before work yesterday I stopped by the store and bought a Nature Valley granola bar (180 cal. for 2 bars) and a cup of pre-cut veggies (no dip). It took me right through the day. The only bad thing I had were 2 mini snickers when I got home. Overall though, I 'm pretty proud of myself. :)

Exercise for the day: 60 min. on treadmill (Walk/Jog); 30 min. of strength training.

QOTD: I'll be hosting Thanksgiving, so I'm ok with that holiday. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are always challenging because my family loves to overcook for the holidays. I think that I might be the one to make the veggie platter and fill it with my favorites. Then just minimize my portions at dinner and limit the sweets to only 1 slice of cake or pie.

[SwiftyOWB]

QOTD: My mom is very good about having low calorie snacks and options. My IL's only have junk so I will be bringing good options.

[boilermaker]

Hey, I thought this didn't start until today :)

QOTD: Healthy eating plan for the holidays...
SOmething I really need to think about as we will have lots of friends/family as well as work parties to attend. My game plan is more about moderation and getting in my 4 days of exercise regardless. Also, I am working to cut out alcohol, so I'm planning to stick to 2 drinks per party, then water after that.

For Thanksgiving, we will be at the ILs and I have "signed up" to bring a veggie side dish and dessert. MIL usually ruins her veggies by adding something totally unhealthy to the entire dish (bacon or mushroom soup to green beans, cheese to broccoli, potatoes, etc). So I'm bringing something actually healthy and they can add whatever they want when it gets on their own plates. For the dessert, I don't know yet.

[jennylou]

Just checking in here. I forgot to post the last two weeks in the other thread I think, but there was no loss for me.

I am going to see if I can lose five pounds during this challenge.

Thanks to the threadmistress for keeping this all up! :)

[TX Sweetheart]

qotd
anyone have a game plan for eating healthy around the holidays?

No plan here... though we don't really do all that much around the holidays... we'll be on our own for Thanksgiving most likely... Christmas we'll be going to Houston and staying with DH's aunt... if it's anything like it was last year, we'll be eating out alot so I can choose relatively healthy stuff... Christmas morning we'll have snacks and stuff, but ya know, it's Christmas morning... I'm not gonna be too worried about my diet that day LOL... New Year's we never do much of anything except possibly get drunk :D. January 2 is my birthday and we'll probably go out to eat so again I can kinda control what I eat that day as well...

Ok that was MUCH longer than I ment it to be LOL

[ellidew]

MIL usually ruins her veggies by adding something totally unhealthy to the entire dish

HA! That's my mil to the T. We go over there once a week for dinner. oy! The first week i was on my diet we went to dinner and there was meat (i am a vegetarian so i had a veggie burger or veg chicken patty or something) then corn, potatoes, and rolls! Needless to say i didn't eat very much! Last week she had perfectly good broccoli, carrots, and caulif. drowning in a butter and herb sauce. Oy! She's not a very good cook so everything comes premade. I think the vegetables were those Green Giant butter herb vegetables but i could be wrong. All the vegetables and fruits i cook/eat are fresh. Yesterday i emailed dh and said "would it be rude to just make my own dinner when we go to their house to eat?" Seriously, last week i had 1 chicken patty and a protein bar b/c there wasn't anything else i could eat!

QOTD- Luckily my mom is having Thanksgiving this year so i will take a veggie turkey roast with me. I am also making the cranberry sauce and an apple pie that are all on my diet. I will probably have some potatoes instead of a roll and take a salad with me. That should be plenty of food. The other good thing is that we are only doing Thanksgiving once instead of 3 times! Yay!

Christmas is going to be a little more difficult with Christmas parties and what not. I guess i will just have to plan ahead instead of using it as an excuse to binge! We usually just go out for lunch at my work so i will just plan that meal in. When we leave town for Christmas in mid Dec i will take my own food again (just dh's family). There will be a few i wont be able to plan for so i will probably save a protein bar until right before we eat then make decisions as best as possible. I think the key is going to be not using each party and get together as an excuse to eat whatever i feel like. That's the mind set that gets me off track.

[Juliana]

QOTD: Healthy eating plan for the holidays...
I'm not too worried about Thanksgiving since it will just be DH and I this year. He is watching his weight and portions too, so I don't think we will be having anything too bad. I think I may still make some kind of dessert and mashed potatoes, but I will cut down on some fat in the ingredients and only have a very small amount. In general, I have set a goal to get some kind of exercise each day in Nov. I know that's alot, but I think being active just 15 mins each day could help keep me motivated.

[boilermaker]

Hi Juliana :)

[Amuse Bouche]

Can I join?

Me: name/age KC 27
DH: name/age Eli 26
Married since:March 1, 2003
Dieting since: Forever
Dieting Program: loose WW -- trying some portion control/moderation. I've also taken up exercising for the first time in a while.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: I'm going to take it as it comes.
Final Weight Date Challenge: N/A, but we'd like to TTC sometime next year and I'd like to be in much better shape.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #3
Known issues: Bad sweet tooth. Also, I work long hours and get stressed out which makes it hard to pay attention to what I eat and exercise. Also, I love to cook/bake.
Current Weight: I haven't even weighed myself recently because I'm scared of the scale. I'd like my clothes to fit better, but I'll weigh myself soon for the log.
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[Amuse Bouche]

QOTD my plan for the holidays:

I'm hoping portion control will see me through. And exercise. Thanksgiving isn't that bad because it's just one day, but Christmas will be tougher.

[boilermaker]

Welcome Amuse!

[nolagirl]

QOTD: Healthy Eating Over the Holidays
I lost weight over the holiday season I got engaged (never underestimate the pressure of trying on wedding dresses!). At parties, I followed two rules. First, I avoided anything I didn't REALLY love. For example, I like sugar cookies, but I can live without them. So I skipped them. Second, I avoided anything that wasn't strictly a holiday dish. I love Hershey kisses, but since I can have them anytime of year, I would pass those up. That would usually leave one or two holiday treats that I really loved. I would have small portions of those, along with any healthy choices available (vegetables, fruit, bread cubes, etc.) and maybe one cocktail. I got to sample things I truly liked and didn't feel too deprived. That, and making sure I exercised regularly worked really well for me. I'm definitely going to try and utilize these rules this year. (Wish I had done it last holiday season - I wouldn't have so far to go with weight loss now!)

[Mom2Cole]

QOTD: What treats are you having today?

I actually did extremely good yesterday!!! I did not have one ounce of candy!!! YAY ME!!! I spent most of the morning glued to a chair getting my hair highlighted and then I took Cole to lunch. Once I got home, I was busy running around the house and didn't have time to snack on anything bad. ;) We ate a quick (but healthy dinner) and then spent the entire evening running around showing Cole off to family and friends. So, I really didn't have time to think about all the goodies!!

QOTD: anyone have a game plan for eating healthy around the holidays?

I am not really a sweet eater, so that will not be a problem for me, my problem will be overloading my plate with turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, cheesy potatoes, etc. I have decided that if I go a little overboard on the fixings and eat waaaay to much, that is okay! I didn't put this weight on overnight and I can't expect for it to go away overnight! :p I also said from the beginning that on special occasions, I will eat and not deprive myself of anything cause it takes me over my points range. I know there will be days where I eat waaaay to much and I will just pick myself up and move on. The scale may stick for a few weeks or even increase, but I won't feel deprived of anything and that (for me anyway) will motivate me to keep losing cause I won't feel like I am on a never-ending diet! ;)

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated To Here!!! :D

Welcome to all of you and happy losing!!!!

~Moni~
**ellidew's co-thread mistress** ;)

[catch]

QOTD: What treats are you having today?
Since I was in class til late (midterm!!), I decided not to buy candy for trick or treaters because I wasn't going to be home to open the door anyway. This way, I didn't feel "forced" to eat candy just because it was there. But after the midterm, I felt so frustrated, I decided to seek solace in a Hershey w/almonds bar and the new issue of In Touch, lol. But I'm trying really hard to control my emotional eating. I made it work with my WW points, so it was ok.

QOTD: anyone have a game plan for eating healthy around the holidays?
I'm going to practice portion control and am planning to save the majority of my flexpoints for Thanksgiving. And I'm going to just say no to leftovers unless it's something like turkey breast that I could make a sandwich out of, nothing else. I usually bring the dessert so I'm going to try to use some WW friendly recipes. Hopefully they'll be yummy enough that nobody notices that they're low-cal. I also plan to bring a 2-liter of Diet Pepsi. I'll just add it to the rest of the soda and say it's for everyone. I can't waste precious points on soda, makes no sense.

[amberfiddles]

nola---good tip about skipping things you can have year-round! :)

catch---LOL @ 'just say no to leftovers' :P

[ellidew]

Thanks Moni for doing the updates! It seems we have the same challenge for the holiday season! Carbs! The funny thing is pre-diet i was a carbaholic. Now i am lucky to get any in during the day. I usually save 1 for dinner and then 1 for a 1/2 cup of ice cream after dinner. 1 starch = 1 graham cracker sheet, 1 slice of bread, 1/2 a bagel, 1/2 a tortilla, 1/2 cup of ice cream, 1/2 cup of oatmeal, etc... so i am not getting very many of them in. We used to have mashed potatoes a few times a week and we haven't had them in almost 2 months!

I'm going to share my menu for the day since we used to do this way back when and i personally like to see what everyone else is eating!

Breakfast
1/4 cup of oatmeal (1 tsp low fat syrup)

Mid AM Snack
LA Lite Protein Bar

Lunch
1 vegetarian bratwurst (1 tsp ketchup)
1/2 cup natural unsweetened apple sauce
1 cup broccoli slaw (1 tbsp lite cole slaw dressing and a few raisins)
yogurt

Mid PM Snack
LA Lite Protein Bar

Dinner
1 pkg vegetarian crumbles
1 cup of lettuce
1/2 low carb/low fat tortilla
1 tbsp salsa
1 tbsp lite ranch dressing
30 grapes

[boilermaker]

Elli, I'll play. But my eating sounds a lot worse than yours. I do this in my journal and find it keeps me much more accountable.

Yesterday:
B: 1 med pear (so yummy, I love fresh pears) and a small coffee
MMS: granola bar
L: turkey sandwich (but not a healthy one), water
AS: 2 bite size peices of chocolate
D: 1c. chili w/ crackers...but no cheese. water
AD: 1 scoop ice cream w/ FF choc syrup and a few almonds

Exercise: 15 min elliptical, sit-ups, push-ups & leg lifts

[sheartm7]

I'd like to join as well! :)

Me: Emily - 24
SO: J - 24
Married since: not yet
Dieting since: summer 2005
Dieting Program: WW but mostly I just use portion control
Final Weight Goal: 130 lbs.
Known issues: binging ;)
Current Weight: 145 lbs

[amberfiddles]

yesterday:

b: oatmeal
l: 1/2 grill chick breast, au gratin potatos
d: salad, spaghetti pie, 1 glass red wine
s: fun size bag of raisnettes

:)

today's plan:
b: 1/2 dutch apple/raisin bagel w/ reduced fat cream cheese
l: other 1/2 of bagel/cream cheese, 1/2 C lima beans, 1 C unsweetened applesauce
d: 2 C taco soup w/ 1/4 low-fat shredded cheese and w/ 1 T lite sour cream

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

Welcome sheartm7! Happy losing

-ellidew

[miel]

Oh, gosh I cheated so bad. I ate THREE PIECES OF CAKE AND LIKE 5 MINI CANDIES YESTERDAY!!

I can't believe it...it really isn't like me. Yes, it is hormonally explicable but dang!

Now I'm 182 but I'll be up more tomorrow...

[weightloss.challenge]

Weight Loss Challenge #2 is going to be locked!

Here are the final results:
FINAL WEIGHT LOSS TOTAL:95.75

Amazing job and Congratulations to everyone that lost!

Let's have the same success in this challenge!

[Amuse Bouche]

I have a hard time having a typical day because I go to a lot of work related functions. Like yesterday we had a department lunch and tonight I'm going to a networking event (that involves baking cupcakes, so I packed an uber healthy lunch). It's hard to keep total control when you're not preparing everything you eat, and I HAVE to eat at least one cupcake or it will look bad.

That being said, yesterday:

Breakfast: Coffee, whole wheat toast with almond butter and pumpkin butter

Snack: 2 bonbel light cheeses, 1 tangerine, 2 full sized reduced fat graham crackers (spread out over morning and afternoon)

Lunch: (Department lunch) -- Caesar salad with grilled chicken and about a tablespoon of dressing, 2 shrimp, 2 slices pineapple, strawberries, 1 chocolate chip cookie.

Dinner: Chinese food, which is usually a big diet buster, but I was SO GOOD. I got hot and sour soup and steamed eggplant with ginger sauce. The whole thing was like 5 points.



Today:
Breakfast: Same as yesterday
Snack: bonbel cheese, 1 apple, 2 tangerines
Lunch: Egg white salad with chives from Trader Joe's (whole thing is only 2 pts)

Dinner: Probably reasonably bad for me things. I'll try to make good choices.

[Lily]

Man, I was such a lazy bum today. I didn't work out at all, but will tomorrow morning for sure. It'll be interesting to see what my weight is on Friday since I'm not working out like I should. Fortunately I ate pretty well today.

Breakfast:

2 Nature Valley Bars (180 cal.)
1 c. of skim milk (90 cal.)

Snack

2 Nature Valley Bars ( 180 cal.)
1 c. of milk (90 cal.)

Lunch
JC Meal: Chicken Fettucine w/salad - 300 cal.
Water

Snack

3 Slices of Toast w/1 tbl. margarine - 272 cal.

Dinner
JC Meal: Turkey Burger - 280 cal.
Water

Total: 1392 cal./1500 cal. (Cool) :)

[Tonysweetie]

This is defintly the place for me!!!

Me:
Leslie/21
DH: Tony/22
Married since: 3/26/05
Dieting since: Oct. 2005
Dieting Program: moderation/cutting carbs
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 10 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 130 lbs.
Known issues: Sweet Tooth, Eating at night
Current Weight: 140



Ohhh so excited! My story is I'm 5'3 and weighed 130 the day I got married then something happened and when I returned from my honeymoon I weighed 140 and I haven't lost it! I'm having the hardest tme. I got to the gym just about 5 days a week and eat decent but could od better so I started cutting my carbs in half and staying away from sugar as best I can this past week. So far no results but not expecting anything this quick. So I'm excited to join here. Best of luck to you ladies!!! God Bless!!! :)

[Tonysweetie]

QOTD: Healthy eating plan for the holidays...

Whoa, this will be hard! My weakness is defintly the desserts! YIKES! I'll probably give myself a break for Thanksgiving and Christmas but I won't go overboard :)

[jennylou]

week 1: -3 pounds/248

I'm under 250, woot! :)

QOTD - holiday eating: I'll try to fill up on things like veggies and lean meats. That way, by the time desert comes around, I won't feel like eating too much. I'll allow myself a slice of pie, but that's about it. I will also pair it with the low cal whipped topping, as opposed to the full cal stuff. ;) Also, maybe I'll try making a sugar free apple and pumpkin pie (dh only likes apple), that way it won't be all that bad for us. ;)

[boilermaker]

Way to go Jenny!!!

Here's my daily intake from yesterday. I was horrible :(

B: granola bar, coffee
MMS: 1 pc bite sixe chocolate, water
L: Hunan chicken w/ steamed rice. I have to remember to get brown rice! Water.
AS:1 bite size chocolate. and crackers and water. I'm hungry for some reason
D: Hamburger & Milkshake at Steak & Shake. Bad eating day. Maybe I can blame it on PMS or something

Exercise: None. Had class.

[BethElena]

Could you please update this? I really need to focus on this this challenge:
BethElena
Me: Beth Elena/24
DH: Ben/24
Married since: 8.19.05
Dieting since: 6.20.05
Dieting Program: 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: Get down to 130
Known issues: I snack at my desk at work often
Current Weight: 140 :( (up 5 lbs from previous challenge)
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:

[TaterBaby]

Well, I just had my first weigh in at WW. I'm -1.8 lbs from last week for a total of 196.4 lbs. I was hoping for more, but considering I went to a Halloween party on Saturday with food and drinks flowing freely and have lots of candy left in the house, I guess that's ok.
I did go to a spinning class this week. I used to go all the time, but haven't been in probably 8 months or so. The beginning class was at an inconvenient time, so I went to the regular 45 min class and OMG, I was cussing myself! I wanted to get off and walk out about 10 min into the class, but I did stick it out and then felt great afterwards. Need to get my butt there again tonight.

[ellidew]

GREAT milestone jennylou! I know how great it feels to reach a point like that! Now you don't want to see 2 & 5 next to each other on the scale! Keep up the great work!

I've been trying to break the 200 barrier for 2 weeks now. :( Hoping for mondays weigh in!

TaterBaby - 1.8 IS WONDERFUL! Be proud of yourself! Now go throw all that candy at home away!

Off to post all the great updates! Happy losing!

[KRM&TPS]

Wow I need to catch up here. 215 was my final weight for Challenge 2 and I am still 215 this week. I dont know if I can take these weeks of not losing anything. But like I said before at least I did not gain anything.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE

We're off to a good start... Current Weight Loss Total: - 4.8

[Tonysweetie]

Today I did pretty decent compared to yesterday...

Breakfast: Egg, Some ham, Grapes

Lunch: chicken pasta skillet sensation (1 serving) bread and salad, crystal lite

Dinner: Lean Pocket, crystal Lite, 1 dum dum pop

Workout: 30 min. eliptical, 20 min. weights

I usually don't eat frozen food for dinner but I'm in the middle of finishing up all this homework and it was fast and easy. It was onloy 200 cals. not bad :) Will update Weight tomorrow. I weigh in on Fridays and take my measurements.

[LynzeyAHL]

PASS on my weekly weigh in

My scale is packed and I haven't found that box yet ... Oh the pressure to loose big for week 2:rolleyes:

[APCullip22]

I am at -2/125for the week. I really need to get back on track in the gym...life has just been so crazy though...I promise this week will be better!!!!

Everyone is doing great, I'm very proud of all of you!! Keep up the great work :)

[BethElena]

Week one: 140 . I am happy that I am staying constant. Once I switch meds, I hope to start losing!

[Mom2Cole]

WOO HOO!!!! What an AWESOME week!! :D I was pretty darn excited to see this number on the scale this morning!!!

Current Weight: Current Weight: 178
week 1: -3/175 :D
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:

I will be back later to check on everyone...we are off to hang out with my friend's, let the kid's play, and have lunch!!

[EmilyBronte]

EmilyBronte
Me: EmilyBronte/29
DH: 38
Married since: June 12, 2004
Dieting since: Officially August 28, 2005
Dieting Program: following WW, but not attending meetings
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 47.5 lbs, 145
Final Weight Date Challenge: August 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 3 lbs
Known issues: Motivation to exercise; not good at drinking anything, let alone water
Current Weight: Current Weight: 192.5
week 1: -1 / 191.5
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1

Congrats to all of this week's losers!

[Tonysweetie]

Current Weight: Current Weight: 140
week 1: -1/139
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss

Hey I'm happy I lost a pound! I also took my measurements and I lost an inch off my waist! YIPPIE!!!

[TX Sweetheart]

y'all are doin' awesome!! I'll be weighing in tomorrow... hopefully gonna get in lots of exercise today, and not eat too much... doing pretty good so far today...

Keep up the good work y'all!

[meganth]

Can i join also? I've been reading this challenge thread for a while, so i thought i'd join in!

My hubby and i have been doing a weight loss challenge between ourselves since September 12. Weigh in on that day was 156 and as of Monday, which is my weigh in day was 146! I'm pretty much to the weight i was on my wedding day. I'm not really setting goals, but ideally the next step i'd like is another 10 pounds down, which would be the weight i was at when i graduated from college. If those 10 pounds come off easy, then i'd like to get down another 10 pounds, which would be my pre-vegetarian weight!


Here's my stats:
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: 146


My question for you guys is since i've already had my weigh in for this week, is my starting weight for this challange last weeks weight and week 1 would be the weight i've lost in the past week or my new weight for this week?

[jennylou]

Megan - I'd just use last weeks weight for the starting weight and then count whatever you lost as week one. :)

[PrincessTommi]

Week 1: -1/203.

Not too bad, since I just weighed in for the challenge on Monday. :)

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE! :)

Current Weight Loss Total: - 12.8

[meganth]

OK, Jenny!

Then these are my stats:
Current Weight: 148
week 1: -3 / 145
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -3

I also had my stats wrong above!! My start weight for my overall challenge (if that matters!) was 155 and i've lost a total of 10 pounds to 145.

[Mrs.B716]

Week 1: 0/152

[Tonysweetie]

Did well so far today...

Workout: 20 min. bike, abs
(could be better wasn't feeling well this morning)

Breakfast: Egg, Ham, Grapes
Lunch: 1 serving of baked Ziti, 1 bread stick, salad, water
Dinner: n/a

[sheartm7]

I'll weigh in next Friday, since I only joined a few days ago. And so far, no weight loss. :cool:

[ellidew]

Everyone is doing a wonderful job so far! Keep it up!

My weigh in for the week which i am VERY VERY proud of is

Current Weight: 203.4
week 1: - 2.6 / 200.8

Since i started losing weight 8 weeks ago i have lost 20.2! :D I am SO excited about my results! EVERYONES results! Can't wait to be under 200! WHOO HOO!

[Amuse Bouche]

Congratulations, ellidew! That's fantastic!

I'll weigh in next Friday, too, since I actually weighed myself yesterday. Still not telling though. I just can't.

[LynzeyAHL]

Congratulations, ellidew! That's fantastic!

I'll weigh in next Friday, too, since I actually weighed myself yesterday. Still not telling though. I just can't.

Awww have control over your weight don't let your weight have control over you. We're all here for the same reason. {hug}:o

[UTChick]

Been super busy this week with very little online time, so sorry for not being very active in the thread.

Week 1: -.5/139.5

[nolagirl]

Week One: 0/182.5


Not a very good start to the Thanksgiving challenge for me! I thought I did fairly well this week so I'm a little disappointed. But I guess maintaining is better than gaining. Congrats to all the losers!

[jennylou]

Congrats Eli! That's a wonderful way to styart off the challenge. Hope to hear you're under 200 next week.:)

[sheartm7]

Congrats to everyone who lost this week!

For the last 2 days, I strictly limited my food intake. As in, no snacks and only a serving size for my meals. I worked out Wed and Fri, 20-30 minutes of just walking on the treadmill, and doing sit ups.

It's amazing how it can pay off. I was 141.5 this morning as opposed to 145. :D I hope I can get to under 140 this upcoming week. It's been years since that has happened.

[Lily]

Great job everyone on the weight loss this week! Keep up the good work and motivation. :)

I did pretty well this week as far as eating goes and increasing water intake. Even though I only worked out once for the entire week I still managed to lose 1 pd.

My goal for next week is to increase my cardio.

Week 1: -1 pd/217

[TX Sweetheart]

Current Weight: 198.5
week 1: 0/198.5

I was hoping for at least a 1/2 lb loss to jump start this challenge, but I'm still happy that there was no gain... will definitely do better this week.

[Tonysweetie]

not my official weigh in since it's not until next Friday but I'm estatic to say I've lost 2 lbs. this week so far! I weighed yesterday morning at 139 and this morning I am at 138! WHOO HOO! I hope to make it 135 by next Friday (my birthday) YIPPIE! Dieting really does pay off :) So 2 lbs. off so far! That's a big jump for me since I haven't lost weight in FOREVER!

[Lily]

Congratulations Tonysweetie on your weight loss! Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thanks for the motivation boost. :)

[beachlvr]

I'm going to do my weigh in now, since I lost a pound and I'm going out to dinner tonight so I might gain it back.

Week 1: -1.0/151.5
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated To Here

AWESOME job ladies!!!! What a fabulous week!!!! :D I am so proud of all of you!! If your scale didn't move this week...chin up...I guarantee you shed some inches and your clothes are feeling pretty darn good!!!

Look at this total so far...

Current Weight Loss Total: - 20.9

WOW!!!!! AWESOME!!!!! Keep up the excellent work!!!!! :D

~Moni~:D

[Clattercote]

I lost absolutely no pounds this week - but I did pick up Bob Greene's recent book (Total Body Makeover), and it's at least given me some motivation to avoid bingeing....

:o

[Tonysweetie]

Thanks Lily!!! :)

Bad news...DH and I went out to get some dessert last night and I gained back my 1lbs. so back to 139 but thats okay I'm gonna hit the gym in a few and I'll get it off again I'm sure. I've got to try not to weigh myself until Friday! Must have will power, lol. Have a great week!!!

[sheartm7]

I did something I hardly ever do last night. We were out to dinner, and instead of getting fries with my chicken sandwich, I got a side of veggies. Hopefully, if I can keep making little adjustments like that, it will pay off. I definitely felt better after my meal. :)

[nolagirl]

QOTD: Did anyone else have a really hard time this weekend?

I feel like I consumed enough calories on Saturday to last a week! Today wasn't AS bad, but it still wasn't great. I'm going to have to be really careful over the next few days. I do NOT want to gain any weight back!

[sheartm7]

QOTD: Did anyone else have a really hard time this weekend?


Surprisingly, no. Usually the weekends are the worst for me, but I've been surprisingly motivated.

[EmilyBronte]

QOTD: Did anyone else have a really hard time this weekend?


As usual, YES! The past 6 weeks have been really hard, especially on weekends. Our house is on the market so we are often forced out of the house at mealtimes and thus are eating out more. This weekend we ate out for 3 meals! UGGH!

[TX Sweetheart]

QOTD: Did anyone else have a really hard time this weekend?

I didn't do too badly this weekend... except today was kinda bad LOL... but I've found myself eating less, which is good... I'm hoping to eventually cut out all fast food, especially on the weekends when we're just lounging around...

[UTChick]

QOTD:

Yes, I was pretty bad this weekend. We had a birthday party for a friend at our house last night and I had taquitos, chips, salsa, beer, brownies...name it, I ate it! But...I did go running today. That counts for something, right? :o

[Tonysweetie]

I did overall okay this weekend the only thing I over did was last night we went out and I ordered dessert! YIKES! But it was soooo good. So I did an extra good workout today at the gym, lol

[miel]

OK, I gained weight. I'm 183 now!

[LIZNKEITH]

I had an awesome week! A 3 lb. loss!! Go me!

Week 1: -3/186

[amberfiddles]

hey all! congrats to all the losers :) woot!

i'm still maintaining at 132.5. i'm glad i haven't gained but i feel like i've hit a plateau.

QOTD 1: i did okay this wkd, esp since i budgeted flex points for our out of town trip :)

another QOTD:
what do you do when you hit a plateau? any ideas?

[nolagirl]

Amber - I hit a month long plateau when I did WW a couple of years ago. The one thing that really helped was adding weight lifting to my exercise routine. I don't know if you already do this, but it really helped. The first couple of weeks I actually gained. The trainer I was working with told me it was because your body retains water when you start weight training. After that, I lost continually for quite a while. Also (I'm assuming you are on WW), make sure you eat all your points. NO matter how frustrated you are, don't start eating less - it will put you in starvation mode. Good luck - I know how aggravating it is when you are doing everything right and still not losing!

[amberfiddles]

thanks for the tips nola. :)

i go to the gym 4-5x/wk and i do a little bit of weight training, but not much. i'm lucky if i manage to do it 2x/wk. maybe i should try to squeeze in some more.

[boilermaker]

Congrats to all the losers!! I'm excited because I get to join you too :)

Wk1: -1.5 lbs/ 137.5

As for the 2 QOTD:
Weekends aren't too bad for me as I actually have time to make healthy eating choices. Plus, we are pretty active on the weekends, so even if I don't get in a real workout, I know I'm doing ok. During the week is much harder for me.

As for the plateau, I'm no expert. I usually grumble and complain and give up. So any suggestions form others would be great.

[ellidew]

Everyone is doing great! I am so proud of our successes! I weigh in again tonight (not my official weigh in but i "weigh in" on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. I am crossing my fingers that i am crossing over into the 190's! I can't wait to see 1 9 on the scale in stead of 2 0! Seriously, it's been at least 9 months.

I had an awesome weekend! I cleaned out my closet! This is exciting b/c i was able to put some clothes into storage that are too big :D I have never been able to do that before! DH helped and we went through the size 16 container and things are tight and don't fit yet but hey, i can get them over my thighs and button them! ha ha! Of course, the pockets are still bulging out on the sides and it looks like each pair of pants was panted on... but, hey! I CAN GET THEM ON!

Well, hopefully i have a success to share tonight/tomorrow! 190's here i come!

QOTD: Did anyone else have a really hard time this weekend?

I am sorry some of you had a tough weekend. Don't fall off the wagon though. Pick up where you were and move on! My biggest challenge is weekends. Not b/c i eat more or make the wrong choices but b/c i don't eat ALL of my foods and i sometimes don't get all my water in. It helps that there isn't ANY junk food in our house otherwise i have a feeling i'd be making bad choices. The best thing i ever did was throw everything away! If dh wants chips for lunch he has to take the bag to work. Same with candy, cookies, etc... There isn't ANY bad decision food in the house.

another QOTD: what do you do when you hit a plateau? any ideas?
I am probably not much help on this subject... So far i have only maintained for two days and that was Monday and Wednesdays weigh in of last week. Then i took a big jump down on my Friday weigh in. I have heard/read that its a good idea to rearrange your food intake. For example if you are always having a protein and fruit in the morning and a protein starch and vegetable at lunch just move things around and have a starch and fruit at breakfast and instead of a protein at lunch have a starch, vegetable and fruit. Something like that. HTH.

Good luck on Weigh In's this week! Happy Losing!

[Juliana]

Congrats to everyone- what a great first week! Now let's stay motivated and see even more losses next week.

Wk1: -.5 lbs/ 144.5

Not great, esp. after I got in some kind of exercise 6 days this week. But it's a loss nonetheless! :)

Catching up on the last 2 QOTD:

1.) The past few weekends haven't been so bad b/c DH and I haven't had many parties or other occaisions to go to. It's easy for me to use these kind of events as excuses to go off of my diet b/c I'm "celebrating".

2.) There is nothing more frustrating than plateauing. I'm currently stuck in one right now too, so I can totally sympathize. It seems like I've been a pound above or pound below 145 for about 6 weeks now despite my best efforts. Right now, I'm trying to up my exercise in hopes of breaking through. If any else has tips, please pass them along!

[Amuse Bouche]

Yeah, weekends are tough, because DH and I are more likely to go out. OTOH, I do have more time to exercise. This weekend I went way overboard with some absolutely fantastic potatoes au gratin at dinner Saturday night, but I was super good Sunday, and I took the dog for long walks both days.

[miel]

I had a hard time this weekend!

I have no problem with plateauing. I plan to eat like this for life so it doesn't really matter as long as I have hope that some more weight will come off at some point--even if it is a long time in the future.

I really have been bad! It's surprising...how funny that I don't ever eat really badly when I eat whatever I want...I know a huge part of the reason is that I'm not hungry, not hungry, not hungry....forget to eat and then I get bad blood sugar and feel sick...I just have to remember to work some snacks in there. I really am resolving to eat an apple a day---because if I do that I will always have a snack on hand and won't get sick..

[Tonysweetie]

One thing that REALLY helps with plateauing is drinking TONS of water. I've been stuck at 140-143 the past like 4-5 weeks and a few days ago I started drinking TONS AND TONS of water each day and I get up the next day and I'm 138!!! I hope I finally broke the 140 plateu and I'm moving back down into the 130's then I can get into the 120's and I'll be estatic if that happens. If you can't drink that much water b/c it's boring I get Crystal Lite powder and make it myself. I LOVE crystal lite. Especially the Strawberry Kiwi or Fruit Punch. Anyway you can get water in your body and lots of it a day do it. It REALLY helps! It helps keep you from getting bloated, get's excess waste out quicker etc. Try it :) Also another thing I've found that helps too is try to cut some carbs out of your diet. Not cut them out completely just like instead of a whole sanwhich try a half. Just try to cut breads and things like that out a bit and sugar also.

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated to Here :)

Current Weight Loss Total: - 24.9

Here's to an AWESOME week!!! We CAN do it!!!! :D

~Moni~:D

[Mom2Cole]

QOTD: Did anyone else have a really hard time this weekend?

Saturday was my only "naughty" day! :o We usually go out to dinner atleast one weekend night and usually I am good, but Saturday night I went waaaay over my points! :p

I keep telling myself if I crave something...give in to it. My weightloss may be slow when I decide to give in to my cravings, but I won't feel so deprived, kwim?! I just need to have one good day of eatin' and move on...the weight will come off. I just don't want to cut myself off from the "good stuff" and when I finally make it to my goal weight, so freakin' nuts eating...am I making any sense?! :p

Friday and Sunday were good days, eating wise and even resisted the temptation of my husband's chili last night!! ;)

QOTD #2: What do you do when you hit a plateau? any ideas?

I second the water consumption!! I haven't hit a real plateau yet, but noticed when I drink more water, my weightloss is so much better!!

[ellidew]

So bummed! I weighed in at +.6 :( (the downside to weighing in every 2 days) Here's hoping for either Wednesday or Friday! I am going to go watch the fast and the furious and do the elliptical until my legs feel like they are going to fall off ;)

[Tonysweetie]

Mom2Cole; I'm with ya on giving into cravings just not going over board with them. I say if I want a cookie I'mgonna have 1 but not 10, lol. B/C if you totally make yourself not have something your going to give up eventually b/c it'll drive you crazy! Keep uo the good work!!!


ellidew: Don't let a .6 jump run you over, you'll get it off and more next time!!! Keep working at it. Best wishes!!!


I did pretty well today! I had 1 snack that I usually don't have but it's okay I'm not goni to beat myself up over it. I also didnt' go work out b/c I worked today and I cleaned the house so I was a bit tired. I will tomorow...hopefully, lol. I did weigh earlier after eating and had clothes on and I was still only 138! YAY! That's waht I was this morning so I'm anxious to see tomorrows. I can't help but weigh every few days, lol. Keep up the good work girlies. a - 24.9 lbs. so far YEA! :D

[miel]

Moni--Wow! 24 lbs! Hope I get to see some of that myself!

Tonysweetie I forgot about the water chug thing...it only works if you are being incredibly good in the first place, though. I always drink a ton of water. When I am being really good and drink a ton and even more is when I lose. But that's a good thing to remember! :)

[ellidew]

I was just analyzing my chart and its annoying how i go through phases where i lose a ton then get jammed up. When i neared 210 i was up and down then i fell under 210 and lost FAST until i neared 200. Could stress cause this? I can definitely say its stressful not to hit that next goal, ya know?

Here's my chart... ANY SUGGESTIONS?

http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/ttc/wchart/16ed6a4a19b0c58362020bf2d2ad1f5f.png?1131463606

Tonysweetie- Thanks. I wont let it bring me down. I was a little bummed though!

[Mom2Cole]

elli~You WILL be under 200 by Friday...I just know it!! You are right, that is the downside to weighing every other day. It was probably just some water weight and is gone today!! :D

Tonysweetie~I am glad to know I am not the only one that gives in to cravings every now and then! :p YOU are doing awesome!! Keep it up girl!!

Miel~Hee, hee...the 24 pounds was lost as a group! :D Awesome, huh?!

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

We are off to playgroup!! I will check in later!! Have an awesome day girl's!!!

[boilermaker]

elli, I hate to get all scientific on you, but based on your chart, the only problem you are having is normal statistical fluctuation. That being said, the more data points you enter, the more correct your overall trend will be. So it is good that you weigh in as often as you do. But don't let it get to you. You're overall trend is OBVIOUSLY down, so focus on that.

I'm with mom2cole that you will be down under 200 by this weekend.

[ellidew]

You WILL be under 200 by Friday
I'm with mom2cole that you will be down under 200 by this weekend.

Power of persuasion, eh? lol. When i was watching the fast and the furious last night the blonde guy (Brian - the cop) when he's first going to race Dom (for the pink slip) he gets in the car and says to himself over and over again "I'm going to win. I'm going to win" He loses of course but that's not indicative of where i expect my weight loss to be. :p I did an hour on the elliptical last night so i am proud of myself. I did it for 30 mins took a 5-10 mins break then did another 30 mins. I burned about 300 calories. I need to find that treadmill routine someone posted on Challenge 2 (I think) and program my elliptical to do those intervals and set it up for a 1 hour program. If someone finds it before me repost it please!

boilermaker- Thanks for the reality check. I know the overall trend is downward... thank goodness! :D I am assuming that most peoples weight loss charts would look similar. LA Weight Loss has something called "Fast Forward" which is basically a fruit juice you drink throughout the day and then eat mostly proteins so i might do that on Thursday and Friday to jump start things. Maybe i'll hit 199 point anything as long as the first 2 numbers at 19 ha ha. :D

[Tonysweetie]

Weighed today and I'm at 137 that is a total of 7 lbs. off since I started but only 4 since I started here! OH Man I'm so happy! I just hope it continues to keep going down. My goal is to be back to 130 by Thanksgiving! I CAN DO IT! TheN I want to be 125 by New Years, I know that is a big jump but I always noticed that last 5 lbs. takes me a lot longer than than the first 10. I even got to wear my skinny sweat pants last night. I have these brown sweat drawstring sweat pants that my fat would hang over when I wore them so I never wore them well I got them out last night and they fit great! I was estatic!!! I'm gonna wear them today to keep my motivation going, lol. Okay off to make a good healthy breakfast and get my day started. Have a wonderful day ladies!!!! God Bless!!! :D

[ksull17]

Ok, so I haven't made any updates to this as of yet. And it looks like I am going to have to bow out of this challenge b/c I found out last night that I am PG! Still in a bit of shock, but I wanted to let you know why I haven't been around. Best of luck to you ladies. I am sure I will be in a challenge this time next year! :)

[nolagirl]

Congrats Ksull!!!

[boilermaker]

Congrats Ksull!!!
I'd say that's a pretty darn good reason for "quitting" :)

tonysweetie, great job on your loss. Keep it going.

[ksull17]

Thank you :)

[Tonysweetie]

ksull17: CONGRATULATIONS! How exciting!!!!

[catch]

Congrats ksull17! :)

I changed my weigh-in day to Wednesday because Mondays are rough. Last Wednesday (after AF), I was down to 180.2 (I guess that should be my current weight from when the challenge started). Today, my loss for week 1 is -1/179.2. So happy to be in the 170s again. Total loss so far is 8.4 lbs :)

Last week I started to work out. I did 30 minutes on the treadmill twice and did 15 minutes of strength training afterwards. I did Winsor Pilates once (beginner 20 minute dvd) and I power walked with my brother for 45 minutes after going to try on wedding dresses for the very first time :) I feel great! This week, I've done Pilates once (last night), but I'm looking forward to doing it again tonight. I get home late from school and I rather do Pilates (fun!) than walk on the treadmill (boring!), so it works for me.

[Tonysweetie]

Good Job Catch for getting a workout routine down!!! How fun, trying on wedding dresses your gonna look great in them!!! Keep it up! :) 8.4 pounds is awesome.


I weighed today but nothing new still at 137. I was hoping to lose another lbs. Ohwell I met my first goal so I'm happy!! I went to the gym today and did 15 minutes on the Eliptical and 15 minutes on the bike and did about `10-15 minutes of weights. Overall not to shabby. So far eatin gis going well...

Breakfast: 2 Eggo Waffles with very little syrup

Lunch: Small piece of baked chicken with spices, Steamed Brocoli, and Brown Rice

Dinner: whatever I can find left over :)

[TaterBaby]

QOTD: What was your "turning point" when you decided that this was the time you were going to lose weight?

I'll go first. The only thing holding me back from TTC is that I don't want to get pregnant at this weight. So baby fever is my motivation and when I realized that, it was my turning point for getting the weight off once and for all.

Your turn...

[ellidew]

COGNRATULATIONS ksull17! H&H 9 months!

Tonysweetie- That's wonderful! You're doing great! Keep it up and you will hit your goal no problem!

catch- You're are doing great too! I'm proud of you! I bet you are proud of yourself too! Keep it up! Good for you on getting to the gym too. I did an hour on the elliptical on Monday and 30 mins last night. Praying for a loss today! :) Keep it up and the weight will just fall off.

QOTD: What was your "turning point" when you decided that this was the time you were going to lose weight?

Vanity. You wanted honesty, right? ;) I saw a couple of pictures of myself and couldn't believe how much i hated the way i look. Not to mention i wasn't comfortable in my own body and i just generally didn't like myself. I hate looking in the mirror and i hate not being able to find clothes to wear. I hate clothes shopping! It's depressing and sad and nothing fits and if it does it just looks terrible. I still don't like the way i look but i am proud of myself for losing even only 20 lbs. Which is a big ego boost. The first 20 lbs proved that i CAN lose the weight with just a little extra effort and support. Especially from you guys. When i didn't see the 19 on the scale on Monday your comments really boosted my confidence. If i don't get there today i will get there Friday or Monday and i know i can count on my weight loss challenge buddies :p

TaterBaby- I am baby driven too! lol. Actually we were trying at the beginning of the year and we still aren't avoiding it just hasn't happened! I would be a lot happier and more comfortable if i weighed less and was pregnant. If we aren't pg by the time i get down to 170 we are going to start actively trying again. That should hopefully be in Jan/Feb. About a year after we were originally going to start trying. I really want to be the cute {little} ;) pregnant girl.

[Tonysweetie]

My turning point was when DH and I got married and when we got back from our honeymoon I had gained 10 lbs. Those 10 lbs. quickly turned into 15. I haven't seriously tried to get it off until now. We went to Boston a few months back for a fmaily members wedding an dwhen I saw the pics of myslef I was horrified of the way I looked in my dress which I had thought made me look skinny. So after that I got serious. It wasn't until about 2 weeks ago that I got the motivation to REALLY try to get it off as quick as I could until my best friend (MOH in my wedding) decided she wanted to drop about 20 lbs. so we started to challenge each other. So the past 14 days I've dropped 7 lbs! I haven't lost that much weight in a lONNNNGGG time. All if takes is a little extra effort and support!!!

[nolagirl]

QOTD:

I agree that it was seeing myself in pictures. My whole family took a trip to Bermuda this summer and of course took tons of photos. I couldn't believe how much heavier I looked in the pics, compared to how I thought I looked in real life. I always thought I "carried it well"......but seeing those shots showed me how wrong I was. I'm tall, but not THAT tall! My weight has gone up and down since I was in college - I'm hoping that this will be it!

[Amuse Bouche]

For me it was getting "fat" in the areas that had never been fat before. I am a hippy girl, and my butt will never never never be small. But when clothes don't fit because my arms are too big, and my stomach's too big, well, that's a reason to give it a shot.

Baby fever also plays a role.

;)

I haven't gotten a chance to exercise at all this week. I've been working until 11:30 pm, and at that point I don't get to sleep until after midnight, and the last thing I want to do before work is get up early to exercise.

[Mom2Cole]

Congratulations KSull...how exciting!! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!! :D

QOTD: What was your "turning point" when you decided that this was the time you were going to lose weight?

I shared "my story" with ellidew...and my turning point was looking in the mirror one day and not liking the person who was staring back at me. This was not who I was and I couldn't believe I had allowed myself to get so out of control. :(

We also are planning to start trying for Baby #2 next fall of 2006 and I really want to be at a healthy weight for the next one. I was at my highest weight in my life, when I got pregnant with Cole and I was extremely surprised when I started losing weight during my pregnancy. I lost a total of 14 pounds during my pregnancy, but my doctor was not too concerned since the baby was gaining weight...it wasn't like I was 120 pounds to begin with! ;)

I joked that I was going to keep on getting pregnant until I reached my goal, but with a 14 pound loss during my pregnancy with Cole, I would have to have 4 or more kid's to reach my goal and well, ummmm...I decided to lose the weight the old fashion way...change my lifestyle and quit making excuses and being lazy!

I started my life style change on May 9th, 2005 and to date, I have lost 36 pounds and went from a size 22 to a 12! :D I promised myself that day I looked in the mirror that I would never be that woman again....and I stuck with my promise. :)

[LynzeyAHL]

As of Monday AM I was down -3 to 235 (week 1) and I'll do week two Saturday AM

[Tonysweetie]

Someone stop me I'm pigging out on Dum Dum pops left over from Halloween, I've already ate 4 and working on 5! lol

[LynzeyAHL]

Someone stop me I'm pigging out on Dum Dum pops left over from Halloween, I've already ate 4 and working on 5! lol

HEY! I want a pineapple one! lol

[boilermaker]

So, tonysweetie, how many dum dums did you end up having?

I had a bad night last night, so I have to do a major workout tonight. I was running late to class and had Burger King. Quite healthy :rolleyes:.

As for the QOTD, my turning point was pretty gradual. I'm not overweight, but I have been gaining about 5 lbs a year for the past few years. Well, 5 lbs adds up and I'm now about 20 pounds over where I used to be. I figured if I didn't stop the cycle, I'd be overweight in a few years. So I am trying to be proactive and while losing the 20 pounds would be great, I'll honestly consider it a success if I just establish a healthy lifestyle and stop the gain. Also, my mother is obese and it is seriously effecting her health. How can I honestly support her as she tries to change her lifestyle but continue to lead an unhealthy one myself. Kind of hypocritical in my opinion. And she's done great (lost about 70 pounds over the past 18 months), so it's a big motivator for me.

[sheartm7]

I've been doing pretty well this week. Trying to eat larger lunches and smaller dinners, for some reason that seems to help. I've been staying away from the scale and just trying to focus on my food intake and exercise.

For exercise, I've been doing about 25-30 minutes on the treadmill, doing lunges with weights, and lots of sit ups. Nothing too extreme, but I can definitely feel it in my tummy! Oh, and I've been doing that exercise where you sit with your back against the wall and hold it for a minute. That is TOUGH, but I can tell it really helps.

[APCullip22]

QOTD: (sorry i'm a little late!) I stayed the same weight, give or take a few pounds all through high school...I was active and everything...then I met my FH and we went off to college, where we ate fast food and all that good stuff. I wasn't too active, as I was studying quite a bit...I tried a diet and ended up losing some weight, but then ate it all right back...Over the course of 3-4 years I would continue this pattern until last march when I decided that enough was enough. I didn't like myself, physically or emotionally and I had to do something about it. I wasn't comfortable in my own skin. I set out to conquer my stress and emotional eating...so that was my "ah ha" moment. I saw a picture from last christmas and it almost made me sick...I was actually mad at my family for not telling me how huge I was getting..so being a happier person keeps me on track now.

[BethElena]

Please mark me down as 0/140. I can't seem to gain/lose weight. :( I won't be on after today at 4pm until Monday, so just mark me down now, please.

[TaterBaby]

Just had my weigh in at WW...
Week 2: -.4/196

For some reason, I was really tired all week and just couldn't drag myself to the gym. Must get there this week. I have noticed that I am not hungry anymore with the smaller portions that I have been eating. My stomach is getting used to it. Also, I haven't had a stomach ache since starting WW two weeks ago. I used to get them all the time after over eating or eating greasy, fattening foods.

QOTD:How do you plan to reward yourself when you get to your goal weight?

[weightloss.challenge]

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