Vixen's~ 4th of July Open Challenge

melusinagr

Seriously! The human body does some interesting stuff with water. I think women in general can be affected more by this. It is particularly noticeable if you weigh in every day (like I do - which is bad I know). But heavy exercise can cause a hefty retention. Sounds like you are approaching things the right way, watch portions, etc., and definitely maybe cut back on the sodium and drink some extra water.

It is true for most of us who are trying to lose weight...we know the spells where the weight goes up, or stays the same, and it is excruciating. Which is why it is nice to stick together.

ehlderanna

I'm reading these posts being amazed at the amount of support that we collectively give each other....I'm also at the no loss no gain stage (still holding at 220.5) but I feel like I'm doing more...I've been able to do the 30DS everyday since sat (except wed when i was dbl shifting) ...and get some additional exercise with walking and water aerobics... but it's so hard...feeling the tiredness in my muscles and watching the scale refuse to change....I know that inches are more important...but I just want my validation for the scale....

Thanks for all of your encouragement posts...

CarrieAbbey

I'm reading these posts being amazed at the amount of support that we collectively give each other....I'm also at the no loss no gain stage (still holding at 220.5) but I feel like I'm doing more...I've been able to do the 30DS everyday since sat (except wed when i was dbl shifting) ...and get some additional exercise with walking and water aerobics... but it's so hard...feeling the tiredness in my muscles and watching the scale refuse to change....I know that inches are more important...but I just want my validation for the scale....

Thanks for all of your encouragement posts...

good for you, keep going girl. The 30DS is hard. I'm actually doing it again to give myself another kick and I still get sore. I found by the time one week was over that's when I saw a change in the scale. Last time I did it I gained 5 lbs before seeing the numbers go down. Keep it up and you'll be melting away in no time.

CarrieAbbey

Now 133.5lb... up 4 pounds this week according to weight watchers weigh in this morning. I'm gutted. I have walked so much all this week and did a 10k marathon on monday too, i don't understand how i am up so high, i was so good except for monday night which was the only day i didn't poing

Hormones? They can wreak havoc sometimes. Plus, water buildup in muscles after all that exercise. I know the crushing feeling, but I'm pretty sure the weight will come right off again. We've all got your back.

Water build up, really?? That could explain a lot if that is the case! I'm going to pay particular attention to my food and weight everything this week... maybe my portion sizes were off too! Thank you though, its really lovely to have someone tell you that theyhave your back for you, and great that we are all here for the same thing! :flowerforyou:

Water gain is a crazy thing. It'll come off in no time. Anytime I do some intense exercise I do gain, but it does come off. We know how you feel. WOW, a 10K, that's amazing. Good for you. Congrats on that accomplishment.

autumnbottom8

My weight's been the same, but I'm smaller, now fitting into a size L and 16 when I was a 2XL and a 20..

still discouraged cause I want to see lower numbers, but I should be happy cause my clothes are looser.

What can I do to spice up my work out to reflect my work on the scale?

margie_77

I'm going to be out of town all weekend with questionable phone internet capabilities, so I wanted to post everyone's losses before I leave!
Everyone is doing so well! Keep up the great work! Hopefully I will be doing enough hiking and gold prospecting to keep up with all the junk I will be eating this weekend!
See y'all when I get back!

melusinagr

The thing we ALL need to remember about weight loss is it isn't *just* about the scale. Sure, the numbers on the scale give us satisfaction, but there are so many other factors to weight loss than just that. I'd rather go down in my measurements and have clothes fit better and a good fitness level - if none of that changed but the scale number did, would that *really* make us feel better? Our bodies are so capricious with water gains and losses - the true test is how we actually feel. And despite the fact that some of us are not losing, or gaining a bit - I think we can all say we've made great progress despite what the scale tells us. And we *have* to remember that, always. Because even if we have a day, or two, or a week, that we "go off the rails" - it just takes a bit of support to get back on track again, which is why we are all here.

TeamLeela

I'm still hoping I can get to my goal by the 4th. Its so funny how I'm not losing much weight but my clothes are fitting better, I'm buying smaller size clothes. I was folding clothes the other day and I almost hung up a t-shirt in my husband's closet until I realised it was my shirt. It was so big, I was convinced that it belonged to him. So I am feeling good and looking better. I saw a girl in zumba on Thursday who I haven't seen in a while because she had to stop coming until her kids were out of school. When she saw me, her eyes got really big and was like, omg, look at your face, its so slender now. You are sculpting your body without losing your curves! That put me on cloud 9 throughout the class and for the rest of the night!!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Hope you are celebrating other successes that you may be having that's not related to the scale, too!

lidunne

Guys i think i should point out that i only walked the 10k! I plan to run it next year! After having a baby 6 months ago i didnt want to push my luck and risk serious injury! Plus the old pelvic floor wasn't up to it! Doing another 4k this weekend... it's a charity run/walk at 4am! This will be my 3rd year doing this one so i will run part of this!

CarrieAbbey

Guys i think i should point out that i only walked the 10k! I plan to run it next year! After having a baby 6 months ago i didnt want to push my luck and risk serious injury! Plus the old pelvic floor wasn't up to it! Doing another 4k this weekend... it's a charity run/walk at 4am! This will be my 3rd year doing this one so i will run part of this!

Girl that's still awesome!!! It doesn't matter if you walked it, ran it or crawled it, YOU DID IT, and that's all that matters. :laugh: We're proud of you! Keep it up.

licha75

well I had a very difficult week. :sad: Started out at emerge Monday, they sent me for all these tests (ultrasound, CTscan, blood test, urine test...) to find out I have a mass on my left kidney which really hurt (like a stabbing in my left side). I had to wait till Thursday for them to tell me it's not cancer, which I am relieved but I will have to go for yearly ultrasounds to make sure it doesn't grow bigger than the 4cm it's at now. Because of the inflammation they put my on 2 antibiotics, which 1 of them I am allergic to, had a reaction and my throat swealed up!:sick: By then, I was discouraged and ate my stress away. I am not weighing in this week but wanted to let you all know, as of today, the pity party I was having is over. I read all the posts and alot of you have really inspired me to get back on track. I thank you for all your words of wisdom and support. *hugs*

MsImperfect0

woo down 2 pounds!! down to 205

CarrieAbbey

well I had a very difficult week. :sad: Started out at emerge Monday, they sent me for all these tests (ultrasound, CTscan, blood test, urine test...) to find out I have a mass on my left kidney which really hurt (like a stabbing in my left side). I had to wait till Thursday for them to tell me it's not cancer, which I am relieved but I will have to go for yearly ultrasounds to make sure it doesn't grow bigger than the 4cm it's at now. Because of the inflammation they put my on 2 antibiotics, which 1 of them I am allergic to, had a reaction and my throat swealed up!:sick: By then, I was discouraged and ate my stress away. I am not weighing in this week but wanted to let you all know, as of today, the pity party I was having is over. I read all the posts and alot of you have really inspired me to get back on track. I thank you for all your words of wisdom and support. *hugs*

Sorry to read about your rough week. Take care of yourself, we're here for you. Glad you're on the mend as well. {{hugs back to you too}}

GonnaDoItJenn

I gained 0.6 this week which makes my total weight loss at 18.4. I was expecting a MUCH bigger gain so I am proud that I was able to keep it somewhat in check.

Next week is a whole new adventure!

scmajm22

down .3, not alot but can't exercise too much so I will take whatever can get.

kris1085

down half a pound to be at 194.5 i will post again on friday !

melusinagr

So sorry Licha. =( But glad you are resolved to stay on track!

Everyone is doing great!

This week's weigh-in for me is 155.

hummusluver

Awesome! I NEED this so bad.
There are really just 3 weeks until the 4th, so I can make this happen.

Goals:
No beer
Stick to my food plan.

Goal weight for July 4th 165 (I was 170 at the doc's this morning)

I can do it! I really need this jumpstart to get to my overall goal by October.

CindyinOhio

This challenge is going fast! My current weight 159.5. I haven't seen the 50's in years! Now if I can just keep going.

Thanks for having this challenge

licha75

well I had a very difficult week. :sad: Started out at emerge Monday, they sent me for all these tests (ultrasound, CTscan, blood test, urine test...) to find out I have a mass on my left kidney which really hurt (like a stabbing in my left side). I had to wait till Thursday for them to tell me it's not cancer, which I am relieved but I will have to go for yearly ultrasounds to make sure it doesn't grow bigger than the 4cm it's at now. Because of the inflammation they put my on 2 antibiotics, which 1 of them I am allergic to, had a reaction and my throat swealed up!:sick: By then, I was discouraged and ate my stress away. I am not weighing in this week but wanted to let you all know, as of today, the pity party I was having is over. I read all the posts and alot of you have really inspired me to get back on track. I thank you for all your words of wisdom and support. *hugs*

Sorry to read about your rough week. Take care of yourself, we're here for you. Glad you're on the mend as well. {{hugs back to you too}}

Thanks, I am taking care of myself. I am happy to say I have had 2 days in a row of eating within my calories. I still can't exercise but I will as soon as I feel up to it.

Cando055

Stayed even this week, which is okay since I was traveling.

Back on track today.
Working with a trainer who keeps me on my toes.

margie_77

Licha~ I'm so glad for the good news. I know the every 6 month thing will suck, but atleast you will know what's causing the pain if it comes back.
Welcome back to the wagon

jamontagne

OK ...
CW 141
GW 135

It's a great way to focus on little goals and give myself a deadline! I work better under pressure lol.

Everytime I think about getting to 120 I have an axiety attack (no joke) because it seems so unreal to me since I've been around 145 for the last 7 years.

But 135 in 3 weeks ... sounds doable to me!!

akgrant

Hello, I would love to join your challenge! What are the "rules"? Thanks!

CarrieAbbey

Today's weigh in was 158.3!! Very excited about that.:bigsmile:

melusinagr

2 lbs down - to 153. Can't wait for the 140's

vsetter

Hi all! It looks like everyone is doing great! I'm weighing in this week at 128.3. I'm hoping for a better loss this week. I will weigh again on Sunday.

Is there a way to get email notification when someone posts on this thread (or any other thread that I have commented on)? I find that I lose track of posts because they are "out of sight, out of mind." Maybe a setting hidden somewhere? I get emails when someone makes a comment on my wall, but that is it.

Thanks, and keep up the good work!

Cando055

This is the challenge where I'm going to see some progress!
Did a great interval workout on the elliptical at the gym this morning, followed by a lovely walk with my dog in this gorgeous weather. Feels so good.

Kimkimba

Hi all! It looks like everyone is doing great! I'm weighing in this week at 128.3. I'm hoping for a better loss this week. I will weigh again on Sunday.

Is there a way to get email notification when someone posts on this thread (or any other thread that I have commented on)? I find that I lose track of posts because they are "out of sight, out of mind." Maybe a setting hidden somewhere? I get emails when someone makes a comment on my wall, but that is it.

Thanks, and keep up the good work!

Not sure about the emails, but when you go to "Community" if you look at the top, there are different tabs - Home, Recent Posts, My Topics, Signature, Search. Click on "My Topics" to find the ones you've responded on. HTH.

Kimkimba

I had to weigh myself (the scale calls my name). I'm down another 2 (to 190) for a total of 4 since I started this challenge. Going to try to get 15,000 steps in for the next 5 days.