December Outcasts-Ending the year right!

jessemerson86

Way to go Nicole! A loss is still a loss, so celebrate!


I'm checking in at 157.4 this morning

princesspurple

Jess, I would love to see a pic of you at the begining of November and now at the end of December! You were at 188 at the begining of Novemer-you have lost more than 30 pounds! Unbelieveable! Fanatastic job! You are a true inspiration!

NAME.........................DEC 1.....GOAL......LAST WT.....Change....
Ballgrrl34/Khalilah..187..........180..........187...............0 ...............have not heard
Maeadair...................233..........225..........228..............-5...............have not heard
Nicole/princess......138.2........132.2.......134.7..........-3.5
Jess.........................165.3.........158..........157.4..........-7.9
Sherry/Chirron........193............187..........191.2..........-1.8
Mobine/Margie........216.4.......207/205....210.8........-5.6............have not heard
Kath711/Kathleen..126...........123..........126...............0..............have not heard
Nareiko....................160.3........156..........161.2..........+0.9.........have not heard
Steph_135..............183.5........175...........183.4..........0
Jackie-fitnewlife….145.6…....140………140……..-5.6 ......have not heard
KittyKat_Sammi…. ........................................................................have not heard
Jlynny1811………..198……194/190……193.8....…-4.2 ...........have not heard
Themommmie….219……….214…………217……-2............have not heard

ZebraGlee78

192.8!!! Down a pound in a week...works for me!

jessemerson86

Jess, I would love to see a pic of you at the begining of November and now at the end of December! You were at 188 at the begining of Novemer-you have lost more than 30 pounds! Unbelieveable! Fanatastic job! You are a true inspiration!

Nicole,

I don't have any recent pictures of me, but I posted a couple below. The one of me in a gray t-shirt is from summer 09 when I was around my heaviest (probably over 200 lbs, but I'm not sure). The picture of me in the pink cheetah print tank top is from tonight (about five minutes ago lol).

princesspurple

you really do look amazing. You must be so proud of yourself!

jessemerson86

Thanks Nicole!

I am really happy that I've been so successful now. When I started this reply it occurred to me that in the picture where I was wearing the gray t-shirt I was "trying" to lose weight. I had a friend at the time who was really pushing weight loss on me and another of our friends. And I just wasn't ready to start losing weight at that point because I was so in denial about my weight. I had myself convinced that I wasn't overweight (which now seems crazy). But this whole journey has taught me that it's not going to work unless you're really ready to commit, so I've been really pushing myself this time because I want it.

I'm sure your before and during pictures show some pretty impressive differences too. Maybe that should be a challenge: for people to at least look at before and during pictures to see the changes they've made. Not necessarily posting if they're not comfortable, but to at least look and get some motivation. I know the pictures really helped me see the differences.

margie_77

So, my scale finally budged in the right direction today. 210.6! I think this pause has been due to not getting enough water and enough sleep. I'm going to drink a ton of water and sleep in tomorrow and hopefully I will get the xmas present I really want and see atmost 210 in the morning
Merry Christmas everyone

maeadair

Weighing in at 226# down 2#s.. Now comes the really hard part....the holiday food. We need another storm on Tues. so I can get another good workout.:laugh: I will probably call a 'holiday' (HaHaHa) and just eat the good stuff but in moderation and get back to being good next week. And yes Jess is doing fantastic, what an inspiration (and Chris too).

Happy Holiday to all!
Mae

margie_77

So, I'm definately not going to make the adjusted 205, I haven't lost any weight in a week I'm really going to push it this week though, maybe there is still a glimmer of hope for the 207 mark
How's everybody else doing?

jessemerson86

Margie, I'm sure you'll do great since you're always pushing yourself. Even if you don't hit 205, you're doing amazing!!

I haven't checked in lately because I was (up until the past week) only weighing in on Fridays. However, I've found myself wanting to weigh in every couple of days now, and it's a new and weird feeling. I'm still trying to figure out how to react to it. I'm seeing more of the fluctuations, which I think is good.

I'm mostly just happy that I made it through Christmas without going overboard and without wanting to go overboard. Eating is huge in my family and there's always a lot revolving around eating, so it was nice to prove to myself that I can still interact with my family without having to eat the whole time (or if I am eating, to choose healthier options).

princesspurple

Everyone is doing great! I know this is a very hard time. I went away the day after Christmas for 2 days and it was my 35th b-day...I decided to take off 5 days of exercising and let myself eat whatever I wanted for those 5 days. I wanted to enjoy the food everyone including myself made. I figure a couple pound weight gain is not what I want for the New Year, but I know I am kicking back into full gear today.
I have updated Maeadair, Margie, and Jlynny1811. Great job everyone!
I am going to start a new thread on Monday..I can't believe another month has passed! Here is the updated list. Please get me your FINAL numbers at some point this weekend! Thank you:)

Jess-I think the picture thing is a great idea!

NAME.........................DEC 1.....GOAL......LAST WT.....Change....
Maeadair...................233..........225..........226..............-7...............updated
Nicole/princess......138.2........132.2.......134.7..........-3.5
Jess.........................165.3.........158..........157.4..........-7.9
Sherry/Chirron........193............187..........191.2..........-1.8
Mobine/Margie........216.4.......207/205....210.6........-5.8............updated
Steph_135..............183.5........175...........183.4..........0
Jlynny1811………..198……194/190……192.8....…-5.2 ...........updated

Ballgrrl34/Khalilah..187..........180..........187...............0 ...............have not heard
Kath711/Kathleen..126...........123..........126...............0..............have not heard
Nareiko....................160.3........156..........161.2..........+0.9.........have not heard
Jackie-fitnewlife….145.6…....140………140……..-5.6 ......have not heard
KittyKat_Sammi…. ........................................................................have not heard
Jlynny1811………..198……194/190……192.8....…-5.2 ...........updated
Themommmie….219……….214…………217……-2............have not heard

margie_77

I hit my xmas goal of 210 today! Only 4 days late, but they were xmas days! hahaha

princesspurple

Margie-that is great! Isn't it nice to get a present after the holidays!?!?!?:drinker:

jessemerson86

Ending the year at 152.6 lbs!

I met my weight goal, and in reflecting at my non-weight goals, I did a lot better than I thought I did. I continued to log every calorie consumed, which has been so helpful. This month I really realized just how much more food I can eat if I make healthy choices (like a plateful of baby carrots with hummus having the same amount of calories as a 100 calorie snack pack). So now I'm even more conscious of my food choices. I exercised 19 days (and plan to exercise today, making it 20), which is more than I set my goal for. I'm surprised at that since I've been sick a lot this past week and didn't get a lot of exercise in. Guess that means exercise is getting less burdensome. I gave up on 30 Day Shred because after doing it a few times it just wasn't my thing. (Guess next time I should try out the workout program before setting a goal around it lol).

Overall, this month has been really eye-opening for me regarding healthier habits and really proving that I can stick to goals I set.


I can't wait to see how the rest of you have done! I'm sure you've all done amazing.

princesspurple

Jess-you are truly unbeleivable! You look amazing, you sound amazing! You are an inspiration for all!
I gained this week, I knew I would. I didn't work out 5 days straight, and I ate a lot from Christmas Eve until My 35th bday. I am fine with it. I have been in the 134.5-138 region for the last few months. I know if I kept it up this week, I would have made it down to 134. I am aware of that:sad: All I wanted to do on those days was sit with my family and friends that I don't get to do that with much throughout the year.
I am weighing in at 136.5 for the last day of 2010. Will I ever see 129? I am not sure, but one thing I made a promise to myself awhile ago was that I would never see 140 again, and I have stuck to that! I will see what 2011 brings me!

jessemerson86

Nicole, I'm sure you'll get down to your goal. I think sometimes we need those days of just spending time with those important to us to help us stay on track. And even though you gained a little, I'm sure the choices you made were healthier than ones you might have made in the past. Keep up the good work, and you'll be at your goal before you know it!

maeadair

Just weighed in at 224# YEAH! made my goal of 225# by end of yr. Working tonite (private duty nurse for vent patient with multiple other medical needs as well) and family there is having new Year's Eve party. Jess your stuffed chicken sounds delish. Nicole glad you stayed under 140, and I agree sometimes we just have to let life happen and visit with loved ones. We are looking at lifestyle changes and if we do not allow ourselves to live vs just concentrating on diet and exercise solely...what is the sense? That is how many of us have failed in the past, not making it a lifestyle change, but looking at it as a "diet" and exercise to lose weight and after we do that we go back to our old ways...what good did that do? Have to live life and make the change to fit living a healthier life.

margie_77

Ending at 209. Everyone have a safe and fun New Year's eve

princesspurple

NAME.........................DEC 1.....GOAL......LAST WT.....Change....
Maeadair...................233..........225..........224..............-9.............FANTASTIC!
Nicole/princess......138.2........132.2.......136.5..........-1.7
Jess.........................165.3.........158..........152.6..........-12.7…UNBELIEVABLE!
Sherry/Chirron........193............187..........191.2..........-1.8
Mobine/Margie........216.4.......207/205....209............-7.4…….GREAT JOB!
Steph_135..............183.5........175...........183.4..........0
Jlynny1811………..198……194/190……192.8....…-5.2 ...........updated

Here is the final...I never heard back from 7 of the others!

Steph_135

Yikes @ me. Oh well. New Year!!

princesspurple

For january:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/146777-new-year-better-you