2015- EAT MY DUST: Part 1 - Chat, tips, advice, encouragement (Wk 1-4)

gonabfit

Awesome KA!! Proud of you for getting to your goals! I am still ticking along.

Usually we just continue on with a new challenge and if newbies want to join in they can! And also... the older members who dropped out should have had a little break already! HAHA :-D

It's really up to the team but I personally like the challenge of continuing to aim forward toward something. I fear I may lose motivation if I become complacent.

Let's keep the fire burning one way or another!

gonabfit

I have a non scale victory!! I got into a pair of pants t hat I could not even zip or button in October/November!! WOOHOOO

FitterBody

Sorry KA, yes I forgot to answer that part of your comment. As Gonna says, a new one is usually started pretty much immediately or within a week or two if there is a reason for a gap (Like Xmas when peeps just wouldn't want to be logging a new start weight, or even logging on). Will be great to see you on the next one and hopefully a few of the dropouts will return. If you, or anyone else reading this, has any ideas how to improve this to make it more interesting or whatever it needs to reduce the dropout rate then please make the suggestions. The wide goal scope of the participants makes new ideas difficult as participants have different workout, food, and even weight goals so finding a more motivating challenge is, in itself, a great challenge! The idea is to just use the logging weight (with some encouraging comments from friends) a habit maker and driver to stay on track and that does work for some peeps so we keep it going, but new ideas are always more than welcome.

KA___

Thanks both of you. I'll be here until you boot me out, the accountability without judgement meets my needs, whether I want to lose or maintain(getting close to goal now) I like the way we all have different wt goals, different exercise routines and different ways of eating- we are all finding what works(or not)for ourselves.
I'll have a think about suggestions. I think some of the dropouts this time are due to illness and sad family situations.

KA___

Okay guys, I had another relapse yesterday, so my weight on Thursday won't be pretty. But I will weigh in and complete the full twelve weeks.
I have made huge progress on other areas of my health even if my weight loss has been erratic. Biggest NSV, I am no longer calorie counting or weighing everything I eat( only fats and proteins to control portion size. ) And I have finally got professional help with the bulimia, and have come to accept I have to make my recovery the highest priority not fit it around others needs, Finally recognising I have to ask for help to get my needs met if i am to get well.I'll shut up now, lol!

JoyLaine

gonabfit wrote: »

I have a non scale victory!! I got into a pair of pants t hat I could not even zip or button in October/November!! WOOHOOO

Great going! That is such a sweet feeling

FitterBody

Good for you KA! I have been estimating food all week as no scales here so who knows what my weigh in will look like. Let us just post it without worry, pat ourselves on the back for completing the challenge and look forward to the start of the next one in a week or two. Xx

KA___

Fb, not sure I can do it without worry. But it is what it is. Just gives me a point to improve from. TY.

KA___

Can someone inform me when the next round starts as I don't check the boards often. This group is good for me and I don't want to miss out.
Thanks fitter and gona for doing this

FitterBody

Will do KA! :-)

Claire8614

I will also let you know Karen

KA___

I've missed not logging my weekly weigh in here!
How's everyone doing?

gonabfit

Time for a new challenge! Let's start tomorrow! lol #shortNotice