Week 9, "H20" Lose 20 Pounds by Halloween Challenge.

fitterpam

A small victory this week. I am down 0.2 lbs over last week at 234.2. Considering I was sick in bed Thursday until Sunday and then in bed by 8 each night this week, I'll take it. I was drinking boatloads of water this week - Tuesday I had to be careful. I normally drink 9-12 glasses a day. But by the time I got home from work I'd already had 13 and could have filled my water bottle easily another 3-4 times over the course of the evening (my throat was so raw). I stopped off at the pharmacy yesterday morning for a sore throat spray and picked up a pack of Wight Watcher Chocolate bites. They were 50 cals per piece and I ate the whole bag!!!! :noway: So I'm guessing that at 8 pieces eaten that was a not so wise choice......I have to get chocolate off my mind though. I had a bright idea to buy the Halloween chocolates as treats.....so with 44 in the box, that's almost done this week too......

No excuses for it. Starting today, I'm going to try get back on track as best I can (without doing groceries before work is going to make that hard). Focus #1 for today: Grocery Shopping.

pink_and_shiny

Pam, I hope you're finally feeling all well and normal! Do you like plain 'ol chocolate bars? Something that helps me is I'll keep a bar of chocolate in the freezer. Hershey's is my preference since it is delish and the little squares are well-perforated. So when you need a little chocolate fix, you can break off just one to three little rectangles and you'll be in chocolate heaven without breaking the bank.

Halloween is just so tempting with all of the delicious sugary goodness everywhere!

Sweetie_Pie92

Up to 209 this week, I was expecting it though. It's been a not so great/scattered eating week. I'm glad to not be up more XD

Certified_Femail

Hi yea about chocolate I agree. When im done with my last mailbox on my route its a business that I have to get out and go inside to give them there mail and they always have a jar of kisses. I always take 3 to 7 depending on my emotional situation lol or my hunger. I find it amazing how wonderful chocolate tastes when you are hungry. If I had more I would prob eat it all but I take them accordingly lol. There have been a few times I went into the red and wanted to kick myself for taking to many that day. I have it under control now. Im really excited to weigh in monday. That coming from me is a big change. I never want to get on the scale unless 2 or more weeks go by but since I am seeing my ticker move it makes me want to stay on it and get to my goal. I think we have all done really good on our water venture. Thanks for always answering my little posts its nice to know i am not on deaf ears lol.......Thank you bru and pink

Certified_Femail

sweetie.......Well hang in there and move forward we are right beside you. Its just dont ever give up push ahead push push push go go go we will reach our goals soon:laugh:

RushinBruisette

Good morning ladies!! Hope you all have a fabulous weekend! I woke up with a sore throat...I'm really hoping it's nothing too major and will pass soon...

I'm going to a friends wedding tomorrow and their rehersal dinner tonight. However I only have 2 ride options..get out there at 11am and sit around all day until 5 or get out there after rehersal and halfway through dinner close to 730... So I'm being picked up in a few hours..lol.

The downfall is it's suppose to rain ALL weekend starting tonight and not stop til Mon...the wedding is at the Grooms parents house at their 'park' which is a small pavillion OUTSIDE and the Bride is claiming the 75people will fit under it.... she has NO back up plan either. I'm really hoping the rain let's up for as long as their ceremony will last. I hope to have at least one pic of me in my new dress posted Sunday/Monday.. I've never been the girly girl and now that I'm starting to feel comfy in my own skin, I'm finally embracing my girliness.

I think the only thing that will really make me nervous about wearing this dress at the wedding/reception is that a huge chunk of my friends will all be there and they are all guys (except the bride, who knows more about cars then most of the guys, lol) and these guys are use to seeing me dressed to go fourwheeling and getting muddy. SO it could be an awkward moment or they may not even pay attention ( which is likely to happen). I know it doesn't matter what anyone else says but more about how I feel in it. Which, I feel FABULOUS in it, but these are the guys I see EVERY week and hang out with while they drink and we go 4wheelin, etc, so I feel like one of the guys. I'm hoping that it's like one of those movie moments where they stop and stare for a few, Ok, ok, enough rambling.

Enjoy the day and have a wonderful weekend. And I'll see ya all Sun night or Mon morning

XoxoxoX

Bru

AprilVal

Anniversary pictures..

If you wanna see them add me on facebook if you already havent.. I only say taht becaues I have SOOOO many..

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=548146&id=507430370 is the link to my album./

pink_and_shiny

Wanted to give everyone the update - and apologize for the tardiness - but the H20 site is finally updated. The weigh-in log has all of the Week 8 scores, and the Week 9 link is available in the "Links" section (great timing, right?).

RushinBruisette

So I weighed in... 200.6.. 7.2lbs difference from the start...I'm inching closer and closer, literally. My loss has started to slow, which I expected, I was just hoping it would get passed the 200s before slowing, but that's ok. I'm much healthier than I was in March of this year, so I'll take it and run

Todays my friends wedding and naturally, my sore throat has progressed a bit I still plan to go, but going to try and stay away from the bride and groom as much as I can so they don't get sick on their honeymoon. Although, the grooms mom has been sick for the past few days, but still.

Have a wonderful weekend all, see ya tomorrow-ish!

elmct57

Hi everyone,
I have really enjoyed all the posts--slices of real life, the good, bad, ups and downs--a comfortable place for me. so i wanted to thank you all! especially since the weeks since 8/30 and my pink slip notice have been stressful and another warranty expiring at a dr's visit in sept. weren't the best of times for me. i have kept going like the rest of you though.

Aug 28 weighed 198
Sept 3 was 194
Sept 10 was 188.4
Sept 17 was 184.0
Sept 24 was 180.2
Oct 1 was 176.2
Oct 8 was 173.4
Oct 16 was 170.2
Today Oct 23 is 166.0
Total lost 32 lbs

i upped my walks to twice a day. they clear my mind, especially in the evenings and have been a sanity saver. Wishing all of you the very best!

AprilVal

Ive gotta get back into the groove.. I have NO ambition.. I havent even attempted to step on the scale..

bjshooter

Ive gotta get back into the groove.. I have NO ambition.. I havent even attempted to step on the scale..

This is the same as me this week, I haven't exercised once, I have eaten anying and everything. Not good, going to kick it up a bit. My weight loss has been slowing for a while though, god knows how long the next 30lb will take. I have been really unwell all week, dizzy and sick, couldnt get out of bed at one point, I have a UTI it turns out and I have antibiotics, so I figure when they kick in I will go exercise crazy

AprilVal

An idea has struck?? anyone interested in having a health tip of the week?? along with my quote of the week??

Anyone wanna help me start the posts?? Starting next Sat? Next Sat is the start of a new challenge.. HELP?? I need input!

AprilVal

Week 10 up and running!! PLEASE PLEASE leave input?? New direction?

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/129170-week-10-h20-lose-20-pounds-by-halloween-challenge

AngelDog1

I have completey lost track of what week it is for me to check-in because I've been taking off on the weekends with no access to a computer. I've also lost my mojo of focusing on weight loss and exericse. It's been chilly and dark (rainy, shorter days) carb and chocolate cravings, feeling lazy, you name it. But I have been able to hold steady at 209 lbs. Well, at least this is a new week, and we shall see what happens.

RushinBruisette

Good morning everyone. Aside from being sick since late Thursday early Friday, the weekend was great! The rehersal dinner was very nice. I spent all morning/afternoon with the bride and her girls getting ready and the ceremony, was great. We (Nick and I) honestly thought it was gonna be a redneck wedding (not that there's anything wrong with that, it just sounded that way from the Bride and Groom) and it was really nice We had a hayride after the ceremony for the wedding party which was fun. The reception had it's ups and downs..mostly ups. I took a few pics but I'm waiting for the photographer to post her pics. All and all, I had a nice time, aside from the being sick thing. We got home yesterday afternoon and I fell asleep til well past dinner. and then slept again from 8p to 9a. I can't wait til I get over this. Sore throat, stuffy nose, headaches, achiness...BLAH. Enough rambling from me. Check out my facebook album for pics from this weekend:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=562923&id=843280050&saved#!/album.php?aid=562923&id=843280050

aprildauer

I was really surprised at my weigh in. I think its because Im drinking more water and less pop. (No I havent given my pop completely up yet but working on giving up most of it.) It also could be because Ive been so sick the past, I think month or two. I dont think Ill be making the 20lbs but Ill take what I have gotten so far.
Week 1: 194
Week 2: 192.2
Week 3: 191
Week 4: 189
Week 5: 197
Week 6: 195
Week 7: 190
Week 8: 193
Week 9: 183

mollybeslimmer

hello ladies!
April.I love reading all your posts.very helpful and inspiring!!
well...my final weigh in today till the next challenge is
307.4 !!
I statred out at 323 here.
I had moments where I thought-no way..
but I pushed pass my own pain and am better for it.
can't wait for the new challenge.It's been a blast.
total loss here=15.6 pounds.
hell yeah!

AprilVal

LADIES: NEW CHALLENGE starts on SATURDAY!!! Make sure you have your end weight in on WEEK 10 by 1159pm on 10/31 SUNDAY!! Ill have the new CHALLENGE UP EARLY because I have a funeral to attend on Saturday..

Certified_Femail

Woooohoooo I lost another 3lbs I just can not believe it. Its dropping off me. I was so surprised. I dont like weighing as you know but had to go to the dr and wow i was surprised.. I was supose to weigh this last monday with you all be couldnt. Im getting closer to my goal. Thanks to this site and this little challenge we did it was really a help to read everyones stuff. From I didnt lose to wow look what i lost. We are all the same with ups and downs and we all seem to encourage each other to hang in there. Thanks again for all your help

pink_and_shiny

C_F, congrats on the loss! You're doing fantastic!!