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August Mini Challenge
zumbaforever
Posts: 7,123 Member
I for one am going to do much better this month. I have not put much back on. But I sure have not taken any off either.
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Time to get serious once more.
Goals for this month, to be more like Chris, less to no soda!
Work with Paula to cut out the late night snacking. That should save me a few hundred calories by itself.
Kathy, Carla, Michelle I am not sure what your main areas of concern are. But I am sure I can relate.
And to keep up the workouts.
Shelley0 -
OMG, I am starting this month at 170! HITW (How In The World, as opposed to WTF) did that happen? I keep thinking, oh a couple pounds, that'd be easy this month, and instead it shot up! Still stunned to see that number.
Paula0 -
Looks like I'm starting with a WTH...F...ITW did this happen 139.8? Thursday I wasn't doing too well...had a tight relationship with the bathroom all day long. We were "fast" - as in move fast down the hall - friends. Took some meds to stop it. Then there was no relationship at all Friday or Saturday. The results, I'm afraid, loaded to a number that makes me very unhappy. UGH!
Chris0 -
I was up this morning also! I will have to see the scale again to know the exact number! I seen the 7 and just got off!
Shelley0 -
Sad to report I'm starting August at 140.0.
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I'm starting the month at 195.6. Still under 200 despite 2 vacations but I need to do better. Destin was wonderful. My concern is to get more weight off and I've got to tone. My arms and thighs are flabby. I know it's partly because of the 54 pounds I've loss but still I've got to get with the weights.
Let's work on our goals ladies. I have a goal of 15 pounds by November 7th. Ron and I are going to Jamaica and I want the buy a new cute swimsuit. Yeah I know it's shallow...oh well...
Take care!
Kathy
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Kathy, it may be shallow but it's a good goal! I need to get back down to 125, cause the 129.4 is more than I've weighed in a long time!
So the goal is to lose at least 1/2 pound a week this month.0 -
Not shallow, no no... :noway: Feelings of self-worth are important and looking good in a cute swimsuit is a good start, yes, yes!!
I like your goal of 15 pounds by November. That's five pounds a month, August September October, right? Can I join you?
I was looking at my weights and their equivalent of the thirty pounds I've gained is HEAVY!!
Ugh,
Paula0 -
Sad to report I am starting at 146.8. Which is lower than I thought it would be. Could of sworn it read more. But not quite the 147 I could have sworn I saw.
Chris it will be better next weigh in.
Shelley0 -
Funny, I opened my Kindle and saw I had not sent my earlier post. So I did. And look at all the posts that snuck in!
Kathy you would be lying if you did not admit to being a bit shallow. But I believe I am just to proud to even wear a suit. So more power to you. And here is to meeting your goal! And Paula is right. Listen to her. Glad those flowers are doing so well. Mine were awesome this year.
Carla I am joining you also.
I hate my belly! And I am still sore. Have to get in the hot tub Friday for a good soak!
Shelley
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Thanks, Shelley. I just have to stay away from the salt...nuts and Ritz to be exact. Plus they hurt my stomach and don't taste as good as I remember, so why am I eating them? ugh! I'll do better tomorrow.
It sounds like we all have to get serious here.
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You know Chris I do the same thing. Eat things that just do not taste as good as they used to! Why, no idea.
I was down a tiny bit this morning. And doing better with the soda. I am betting there is loads of sodium in those things!
Shelley0 -
I'm not telling...I'm having issues. Must have a discussion with myself about what the heck is going on. I can't go back down this road again.
Love you all for being here.
Chris0 -
I actually bought a bread last month that literally tastes like cardboard. Even rice cakes are delicious compared to this bread. I'm not exaggerating - it was a flax seed something.
Imagine cardboard shredded up until it dissolves in your mouth and you've got it. Ate it though! :laugh: When it was toasted it actually had texture and worked okay just to hold the hamburger. LOL!
Paula0 -
It seems we're all having the same discussions in our heads. Why are we eating things that no longer taste good to us? Why am I eating at night? I'm not hungry but that doesn't stop me. Maybe if I slept better I would stay out of the fridge. Too much sodium and the number on the scale goes up and down daily.
We're all works in progress and I really need to remember my November goals.
Kathy
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Kathy,
So glad that your weight is still going down. Mine has been trying to sneak up for a year now (and succeeding somewhat) which is what is alarming me right now.
Here's best wishes to us all!
Paula0 -
Confessing...140.4 this morning. **sigh**
Chris0 -
197.8 this morning....not happy. My highest weight in awhile. 0
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I have been eating too much this week. Need to take time to plan my meals and pack my lunches. Starting anew today!0
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I am going to work now Chris, remember what that was like? Happy Friday, all!0
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Okay, home from work. TGIF, y'all!
There were sweets of all kinds at work, but donuts, cookies and pastries weren't even tempting (wow...)
Except that the bran muffin made me think, "Oh, that'd even be good for me." But it was that sneaky voice! It was quite a surprise because it seemed to be a logical thought. It's hard to explain how surprised I was to realize it was "the voice"! It hadn't sounded like a "daemon on my shoulder" whispering temptation! But as soon as the thought popped in my head, I knew it was true!!
I did eat some fruit. The warning system didn't go off. But I could've probably skipped that too. Hmmm, didn't think till now, that might have been sneaky too....
My current feeding frenzy challenge is to not eat that Daiya non-dairy yogurt, which is healthy, within my calorie limit, and full of protein.
BUT... I do not need it.
Paula0 -
Excellent job, Paula! Be very proud of yourself. And, please, throw me a rope...
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I had the Daiya nondairy yogurt - but not last night, hooray. It made a lovely lunch today. I'm wondering if I need to knock my daily calories down to 140 (they're at 160 now). That might be hard. wondering....
DH & I are celebrating our 20/27 anniversary today. Shrimp salad should do nicely. :bigsmile:
Paula0 -
Happy anniversary !0
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Happy Anniversary, Paula!!
Chris0 -
I am going to work now Chris, remember what that was like? Happy Friday, all!
Paula, I just don't have time for work!! I did go to the baby shower a couple of weeks ago and the word is...the young woman who took my position as Certificated Payroll Tech (she pays the teachers and certificated administrators) is going out on maternity leave the end of August, and she has not been replaced...the Classified Payroll Tech (she pays the rest of us) retired a month ago but comes in to do the payroll because she hasn't been replaced yet. She will do that until the end of Oct then she's gone for good...the third Payroll Tech is out on Stress Leave until Oct 3rd but could be longer...the young man they hired as the Payroll Clerk quit by email after four weeks. That leaves two Techs and Todd in payroll. OMG!!! It is amazing that Todd is still around.
Have a great Sunday everyone!
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My commitment muscle is going to get me back into the 130's by the 18th and even lower by the 31st. The 18th will be my 11th year on this journey. I started at 192.2...
192.2 - 2005
139.25
126.25
134.8
133.3
132.7
135.0
134.0
127.2
137.0
142.2
I can't go back there.
Chris0 -
You can do it Chris!0
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Thanks, Clara!0
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Chris, You're being my role model! paula
317 Mar13 bad (Jun - bariatric surgery)
240 Sep13 good (Dec - met Shelley & Chris)
180 Mar14 good
160 Sep14 good
140 Mar15 too low - skin & bones (need to gain - unfortunately interpreted as "Wheeeee!!!!")
Then this last year:
150 Jul15 - okay stop now. (How does this maintenance thing work??? )
160 Sep15 - uh oh, not stopping...
160 Dec15 - Fighting...
160 Mar16 - Why won't it go back down?
170 Now - Aaaacckkk!0
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