Over 40 - Christmas Challenge (Closed)

samhradh

Well hello ladies,
No great movement for me this week,

20/08/2011, 194,
29/08/2011, 192*
05/09/2011, 189
12/09/2011, 187.8
19/09/2011, 186.2
26/09/2011, 184.6*
03/10/2011, 182.8
10/10/2011, 181
17/10/2011, 179.8
24/10/2011, 179
31/10/2011, 178.2
07/11/2011, 178.2
14/11/2011, 178.2
21/11/2011, 178 exercise 5 out of 7, get back to full time careful eating, sleep sleep, sleep,

runninggirl262

SW - 155
GW - 130 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - 152(Aug 22)
Week 2 -150 (Aug 29)
Week 3 - 150 (Sep 5)
Week 4 - 149 (Sep 12) Goal: Water, Water , Water (Met)
Week 5 - 144(Sep 19) Goal: Work out each day while away. Drink Water (Met)
Week 6 - 143 (Sep 26) Goal: I'll stick with water goal, 30 DS every day this week (Met)
Week 7 -141 (Oct 3) Goal: call the Dr. can't ignore the knee pain anymore (Met)
Week 8- 139 (Oct 10) Goal: Out of town on business- maintain workout schedule (Met)
Week 9- 138 (Oct 17) Goal: Make up for less intense workout with water and lower sodium intake (Could have done better)
Week 10- 138 (Oct 24) Goal: watch those carbs (pretty good job)
Week 11- 137 (Oct 31) Goal: Try new recipes. (Met: Spinach with Golden raisins, Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken, yum!)
Week 12 - 135 (Nov 7) Goal: do physical therapy exercises (Not Met)
Week 12 - 132 (Nov 14) Goal: Listen to my knee. And this time really do the PT exercises
Week 14 -132 (Nov 21) Goal: Plan right for Thanksgiving- workout and have fun with familiy
Week 15 - xxx (Nov 28)
Week 16 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 17- xxx (Dec 12)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25)

LHann360

hi Ladies,

Half pound for me this week.:bigsmile: I plan on working out all week- along with Thanksgiving morning. There are 13000 ( yes , thousand ) people that come to Buffalo to run in the Turkey trot ( 100th anniversary of the race ) and I plan on doing something. Maybe not the 5 miles, but I will certainly move something that day.

The turkeys defrosting and the groceries are bought. Today starts the pie planning...I LOVE pie. I am certainly thankful this year. I've come really far in this journey and I am excited to reach the new year. My SIL kept staring at me the other day ( at her sons birthday party )....she said you just don't look like yourself, it's amazing the transformation you've made. :laugh: I hadn't seen her is a few months. So naturally I felt terrific. It certainly keeps me motivated.

I ate over 2300 calories the other day and it didn't even phase me. I know I am working out hard enough that I can enjoy them. According to my book, I should be eating over 2000/ day for lifting. YEA!! I won't do that every day, but it was certainly the most I've logged since April when I started here.

My Rules of Lifting for Women book came last week and my daughter has started to join me. School will be out in another month and we will be super strong women starting the new year. Totally stoked !

Gwen and Keri, I hope you feel better soon. Donna ..how are those ribs ??

Have a great week !

Pangui

Blew it all weekend! I thought I didn't have junk food in the house, but I made "healthy" pumpkin pie and had too much. My husband bought a jumbo pack of Wheat Thins which I haven't eaten in years. Who knew you could gorge too much on wheat thins and hummus? There were other transgressions too, but I think I am back on the wagon for a few days before Thanksgiving.

I'll check back later to catch up on your successes and challenges.

CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

SW - 252
GW - 222 (Dec 25)

Week 1 - 252 (Aug 22)
Week 2 - 249 (Aug 29)
Week 3 - xxx (Sep 5) On VACATION, no scale.
Week 4 - 249 (Sep 12) Bummer, still on vacation recovery
Week 5 - 248 (Sep 19)
Week 6 - 243 (Sep 26)
Week 7 - 241 (Oct 3)
Week 8 - 239 (Oct 10)
Week 9 - 237 (Oct 17)
Week 10 - 234 (Oct 24)
Week 11 - 234 (Oct 31)
Week 12 - 233 (Nov 7) Sick! Ugg
Week 13 - 230 (Nov 14)
Week 14 - 230(Nov 21) Totally lost control

dlperry65

Well that is an unexpected loss this week! :happy: Almost 3 pounds is great.
Goal for Thanksgiving week is to drink lots and eat until full, not stuffed! If I lose anything next week it will be a bonus.
Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

SW - 171
GW - 150(Dec 25)

Week 1 - 169.8 (Aug 22)
Week 2 - 167.2 (Aug 29)
Week 3 - 166.4 (Sep 5)
Week 4 - XXX (Sep 12)
Week 5 - 168.4 (Sep 19)
Week 6 - 165.4(Sep 26)
Week 7 - 164.0 (Oct 3)
Week 8 - 162.2 (Oct 10)
Week 9 - 162.2 (Oct 17)
Week 10 - 161.2 (Oct 24)
Week 11 - 159.2 (Oct 31)
Week 12 - 158.4 (Nov 7)
Week 13 - 157.6 (Nov 14)
Week 14 - 154.8 (Nov 21)
Week 15 - xxx (Nov 28)
Week 16 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx- (Dec 25)

KeriA

I am continuing to relose what I gained. 2 more pounds to get where I was. I seemed to have gotten rid of my cold rather easily. That or I am about to hit another stage. I made a delicious vegetable soup for myself and family yesterday and it was so healthy too. Anyway I felt healthy enough to go to aquafit today. I will be happy if I can at least get in the 210s by Christmas.
SW - 231
GW - 210 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - 229.8 (Aug 22)
Week 2 - 229.8 (Aug 29)
Week 3 - 229.8 (Sep 5)
Week 4 - 229.0 (Sep 12)
Week 5 - 226.8 (Sep 19)
Week 6 - 226.8 (Sep 26)
Week 7 - 225.4 (Oct 3)
Week 9 - 225.4 (Oct 10)
Week 10 - 225.4 (Oct 17)
Week 11 - xxx (Oct 24) no weigh-in
Week 12 - xxx (Oct 31) Goal 220 no weigh-in
Week 13 - 227 (Nov 7) This weight was actually just a snap shot of my fluctuations that week. Went up to 232 for 2-3 days that week
Week 14 - 229 (Nov 14) looks like up but I am actually on my way back down again,
Week 15 - 227 (Nov 21) My goal is to stay under maintenance calories on Thanksgiving and get exercise in the morning.Lose the rest of my gain this week.
Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28) Goal 225
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25) Goal 215 SW - 231

KeriA

Great progress kepete and Kristel too even with a trip! and Gwen while hibernating ssshhhhhh, and dlperry wow.
Sam as I can well tell you a .2 loss is not only a bit of a loss it isn’t a gain. Maintaining even has benefits so good job keeping the scale going in the right direction.
runningirl like your Thanksgiving goal
Pangui see note above to Sam. about maintaining.
Happy Thanksgiving to all those below the 49th Parallel.

brobin41101

Hello Everyone !!! I'm going to post and run tonight...work in the early a.m. I will get back here tomorrow to see how everyone is doing...Good luck !!!:drinker: SW- 209 GW - 185 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - 207 (Aug 22)
Week 2 - 204 (Aug 29)
Week 3 - 203 (Sep 5)
Week 4 - 203 (Sep 12)
Week 5 - 203 (Sep 19) ...My Anniversary
Week 6 - 199 (Sep 26) ...Out of the 200's...Finally !!!!!
Week 7 - 196 (Oct 3)
Week 9 - 193 (Oct 10)
Week 10 - 193 (Oct 17)
Week 11 - 191 (Oct 24)
Week 12 - 191 (Oct 31) No Treat For Me
Week 13 - 190 (Nov 7) - Mini Goal - (190 lbs.)
Week 14 - 188 (Nov 14)
Week 15 - 187 (Nov 21)
Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28)
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25)

paxetamore

Holiday cheer started last week, and it showed up this morning on the scale, boo! It's a good learning lesson, though, before I did more damage. Thank goodness for these group check-ins! So, now I am thinking of strategies to withstand the onslaught of yumminess tempting me for another month. Two thing for sure... less alcohol and more exercise!

GW - 199.9 (Dec 25)
SW - 225.3
Week 1 - 225.3 (Aug 22)
Week 2 - 224.0 (Aug 29) - nutrition goal: drink 8 cups of water per day and meet weekly calories-burned goal
Week 3 - 222.4 (Sept 5) - exercise goal this week: increase cardio time in workouts
Week 4 - 225.3 (Sept 11) - limiting alcohol to weekends only and getting the cardio up & going
Week 5 - 224.7 (Sept 19) - getting the cardio up & going!
Week 6 - 222.7 (Sept 26) - getting the cardio up & going... still
Week 7 - 221.8 (Oct 3) - still working on cardio regime!
Week 8 - 220.7 (Oct 10) - vacation to visit my daughter at college for a few days... I want to not gain!
Week 9 - 220.2 (Oct 20) - c-a-r-d-i-o!!!
Week 10 - 219.4 (Oct 24) - c-a-r-d-i-o... every day!
Week 11 - 218.3 (Oct 31) - see above lol!
Week 12 - 217.2 (Nov 7) - getting up earlier... that's a start )
Week 13 - 215.2 (Nov 14) - see all above :-)
Week 14 - 216.1 (Nov 14) - less alcohol and more exercise

Wishing you all a very thankful holiday this week *hugs*

dfeledichuk

Oh no I have gotten another cold. At least they weren't back to back like they were last fall. My daughter, my lead teacher, some of the kids, and my sister had one so I guess it was inevitable but really except when I am losing weight I don't tend to get them. I even upped my calorie goal recently but maybe I needed to do it sooner. Anyway I will be resting and doing my homework today. I think I may be able to fit in a small walk or stationary bike ride. I forgot to weigh in this morning but yesterday I had a small loss. So I am getting rid of some of the pounds I gained. Hope you all stay well.

Hope you are feeling better soon!

dfeledichuk

My Rules of Lifting for Women book came last week and my daughter has started to join me. School will be out in another month and we will be super strong women starting the new year. Totally stoked !

Gwen and Keri, I hope you feel better soon. Donna ..how are those ribs ??

Have a great week !

They are much better! Thanks

babygurl48

GW - 180 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - 208.1 (Aug 22)
Week 2 - 208.1 (Aug 29)
Week 3 - 206.7 (Sep 5) .loss of 1.3 lbs
Week 4 - 206.7 (Sep 12)
Week 5 - 204.6 (Sep 19) loss of 2.1 lbs
Week 6 - 202.6 (Sep 26)
Week 7 - 202.6 (Oct 3)
Week 9 - 202.3 (Oct 10) loss of .3... i guess a loss is a loss is a loss!!!
Week 10 - 202.3(Oct 17)
Week 11 - 200.6 (Oct 24) loss of 1.7
Week 12 - 200.6 (Oct 31) still the same..
Week 13 - 200.3 (Nov 7) loss of .3..better than nothing i guess.
Week 14 - 199.7 (Nov 14) loss 0f .6
Week 15 - 199.7(Nov 21) same...:( scale doesn't move very much for me
Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28)
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25)

dlperry65

Week 15 - 199.7(Nov 21) same...:( scale doesn't move very much for me

But it is trending in the right direction, keep up the good work.

samhradh

To all the US ladies,
Happy thanksgiving, enjoy all your family celebrations, and maybe treat yourself to some great bargains in the Black Friday sales.
well done on your commitment to-date, reward yourself for all the hard work.

love & best wishes

Linda

Squirkie

GW - 180 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - 198 (Aug 24)
Week 2 - 199 (Aug 31)
Week 3 - 200.4 (Sep 7)
Week 4 - 202 (Sep 14)
Week 5 - 199.8 (Sep 22)
Week 6 - 197.5 (Sep 26)
Week 7 - 197 (Oct. 3)
Week 8 - 197 (Oct. 10)
Week 9 - 196.6 (Oct. 17)
Week 10 -

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(Oct. 24)
Week 11 - 196 (Oct 31)
Week 12 - 196.2 (Nov. 7)
Week 13 - 196 (Nov. 14)
Week 14 - 195.2 (Nov. 21)

I have been so sporadic these last few weeks that I need to focus and try to log at least my weekdays... One thing, at least I'm not where I started and I'm heading in the right direction

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving

dlperry65

Well, shoot. Just had to total up all those calories for Turkey day! LOL. Just could not resist.

brobin41101

Well, shoot. Just had to total up all those calories for Turkey day! LOL. Just could not resist.

I didn't resist very well either. :ohwell: At least my scale didn't tell me to "get off" lol. Now I need to get back on track so I can make my Christmas goal. Good Luck with your goal !

tannyb

I'm checking in early this weekend, as I have a very busy weekend getting ready for our bus trip to NYC. And I'm working a few hours tomorrow to earn a bit of extra cash, plus I'm still trying to put our new bedroom together (furniture finally came after 7 weeks - will post a pic when I get it all done.) I also have to finish the hat I'm crocheting because I wanna wear it on the trip, have to do some shopping to make sure the boys have enough supplies while we're away, go to the bank for US cash, do laundry, do all the regular weekend chores/errands, pack, etc, etc, etc, - you get the picture!

Then when I get back, I have to do a Christmas photo shoot the very next day for a client and start working on a hat that a co-worker ordered for her daughter for Christmas. I guess I'm never gonna get that sleep thing under control. The past week, I've been up till 12 or 1am every night and up between 6 and 7am every day. It is starting to catch up with me. Hmmmm, wonder if I can squeeze in a nap this weekend. Doubtful!

So, sleep will not be my goal for next week - too much partying to do anyway. I think my main goal for the week will be just to maintain. And to log (I hope there are lots of wifi hotspots because data roaming charges are outrageously expensive and I don't want to have to start over again at day 1. I should be hitting 200 days during our trip.)

So, anyway, I lost 1.7 pounds this week and currently stand at 257.7. I've started using my new game for PS3 - EA Sports Active 2 and it's quite fun. I enjoy it more than the 30DS, because you have different routines every day. But I find it has trouble reading some of my movements sometimes, so that can get annoying. I like that it has a heart rate monitor and tells you how many calories you burned, so I can see how close it is to what MFP says I burned. So far it's been relatively close.

Wishing you all a great week and we'll talk when I return from my adventure!



SW - 287
GW - 265 (Dec 25)

Week 1 - 282 (Aug 22)
Week 2 - 282 (Aug 29)
Week 3 - 281 (Sep 5)
Week 4 - 278 (Sep 12)
Week 5 - 277 (Sep 19)
Week 6 - 274 (Sep 26)
Week 7 - 274 (Oct 3)
Week 9 - 272 (Oct 10)
Week 10 - 270 (Oct 17)
Week 11 - 265 (Oct 24)
Week 12 - 264 (Oct 31)
Week 13 - 261 (Nov 7)
Week 14 - xxx (Nov 14) vacation - didn't weigh in
Week 15 - 259 (Nov 21)
Week 16 - 258 (Nov 28)
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25)

kepete

What did i do this week? I exercised like mad, cleaned every nook & craney of my home, then cooked for hours & hours, all in anticipation of a weight gain! I told myself for days not to weigh myself out of fear of a weight gain .... THEN, I woke up this morning and decided to let it be what it's going to be. I weighed in at 175.9 on Thursday morning then proceeded to feed 34 people just to start all over again on Friday to feed another 18. I had a blast but ate horrible. VERY HORRIBLE! So what did I learn? I burnt one hell of a lot of calories to prevent a weight gain ... Was it worth it? NOT AT ALL!!! When Christmas comes I'm going to have more self-control. I still don't feel good physically after eating what I ate and drinking thousands of calories. While in written word it doesn't look so bad, i can truly tell you it so wasn't worth it in the end!

Week 15 - 177.0
Week 16 - 177.0

_gwen

Yawn!!! I'm tired. I've been volunteering nights at http://www.gardendlights.org/

Feast week 2011 was a success. I still lost a bit of weight. I enjoyed everything I liked, I just didn't pig out AND I got right back to the same as usual routine right away.

SW - 192.5
GW - 172 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - 191 (Aug 22)
Week 2 - 194.8 (Aug 29)
Week 3 - 192.4 (Sep 5)
Week 4 - 191.6 (Sep 12)
Week 5 - 190.4 (Sep 19)
Week 6 - 189.4 (Sep 26)
Week 7 - 187.6 (Oct 3)
Week 9 - 187.2 (Oct 10)
Week 10 - 187.2 (Oct 17)
Week 11 - 186.2 (Oct 24)
Week 12 - 186.8 (Oct 31)
Week 13 - 184.2 (Nov 7)
Week 14 - 184.2 (Nov 14)
Week 15 - 183 (Nov 21)
Week 16 - 182.2 (Nov 28) mini goal 182
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25)

LHann360

I had a successful week. Family- shopping- fun and food. I didn't weigh in today. I'll wait till Tuesday. I hit the gym on Saturday and today with my daughter. We had an amazing weekend shopping. Everything is done for Christmas gifts except for a gift card for two family members and my ladies at work. I don't know if I gained or stayed the same. I can't imagine I lost considering I had pie for dessert every day since Thursday. Today was fresh pineapple, but we dipped it in chocolate. :bigsmile:

My gym ran a special for Black Friday. Instead of $240 for the year, it's $149. So everyone in the family had a year added onto their membership. YEA!! The commitment is there for another year.

I just finished week 3 for my Rules of Lifting for Women. I must say...I really love the program. I can squat 90# and deadlift 75#...I didn't know I had it in me. :drinker: I look forward to it every time I go to do a workout.

I didn't log in on Turkey day, so I broke my sign in record :sad: Oh well....just like the scale , it's just a number. I was so busy cooking I just didn't have time to sit in in front of the computer. Nothing like a fresh start....hmmm where have I heard that one ??

We took new photos for the month of December. I've been trying to do it each month. As great as I feel... I still look at photos and cringe. (Especially since I'm in shorts and a sports bra. ) Although the photo from February is especially awful. My back shot looks like there is a notebook down my shorts :laugh: It's kinda square. Maybe someday I'll have the nerve to post them. For now, they are locked away in my computer for my eyes only.

Have a wonderful week. And safe travels to tannyb!

samhradh

Well there you go, the backward slide has happened:grumble:
We are into the silly season in work, no time to think let alone eat properly or exercise.
I don't think there is any point trying to set goals for the next couple of weeks, that would just be setting myself up to fail.

20/08/2011, 194,
29/08/2011, 192*
05/09/2011, 189
12/09/2011, 187.8
19/09/2011, 186.2
26/09/2011, 184.6*
03/10/2011, 182.8
10/10/2011, 181
17/10/2011, 179.8
24/10/2011, 179
31/10/2011, 178.2
07/11/2011, 178.2
14/11/2011, 178.2
21/11/2011, 178
28/11/2011, 181

dlperry65

Well shoot, really was hoping, not a see an upswing, hopefully just water gain. Might miss weighing in next week will be out of town next Monday.
Hope everyone has a good week. The Holiday Season has begun.

SW - 171
GW - 150(Dec 25)

Week 1 - 169.8 (Aug 22)
Week 2 - 167.2 (Aug 29)
Week 3 - 166.4 (Sep 5)
Week 4 - XXX (Sep 12)
Week 5 - 168.4 (Sep 19)
Week 6 - 165.4(Sep 26)
Week 7 - 164.0 (Oct 3)
Week 8 - 162.2 (Oct 10)
Week 9 - 162.2 (Oct 17)
Week 10 - 161.2 (Oct 24)
Week 11 - 159.2 (Oct 31)
Week 12 - 158.4 (Nov 7)
Week 13 - 157.6 (Nov 14)
Week 14 - 154.8 (Nov 21)
Week 15 - 156.2 (Nov 28)
Week 16 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx- (Dec 25)

brobin41101

Well...I knew it was bound to happen...Darn Thanksgiving food...tasting so good ! :grumble: I managed to gain a pound. :noway: I haven't been drinking my water as well this past week. It just seems impossible some days. Am I the only one who has as much trouble drinking water???....Great job Kristel on the weight loss ! And if you maintained through the holidays, you did an excellent job ! Leila, don't be surprised if you do lose, your workouts have been amazing. :drinker: Good luck to each of you this week ! I will try to drink more water...(AGAIN), and get back to keeping my calories under wraps !!!!!!!!! SW- 209 GW - 185 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - 207 (Aug 22)
Week 2 - 204 (Aug 29)
Week 3 - 203 (Sep 5)
Week 4 - 203 (Sep 12)
Week 5 - 203 (Sep 19) ...My Anniversary
Week 6 - 199 (Sep 26) ...Out of the 200's...Finally !!!!!
Week 7 - 196 (Oct 3)
Week 9 - 193 (Oct 10)
Week 10 - 193 (Oct 17)
Week 11 - 191 (Oct 24)
Week 12 - 191 (Oct 31) No Treat For Me
Week 13 - 190 (Nov 7) - Mini Goal - (190 lbs.)
Week 14 - 188 (Nov 14)
Week 15 - 187 (Nov 21)
Week 16 - 188 (Nov 28) Happy Thanksgiving !!!
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25)

juliekin

SW - 184
GW - 145Dec 25)
Week 1 - 163 (Aug 22)
Week 2 - 162 (Aug 29)
Week 3 - 160 (September 5)
Week 4 - 161 (September 12)
Week 5 - 159.5 (September 19)
Week 6 - 158.0 (September 26)
Week 7 - 157.0 (October 3)
Week 8 - 155.5 (October 10)
Week 9- 155.5 (October 17)
Week 10- 154.0 (October 24)
Week 11- 152.0 (October 31)
Week 16- 156.5 (November 28)

Mixed bag, ladies. I'm delighted to be back on MFP and recommit to getting healthy. I had to quit when I learned I was pregnant. Unfortunately, I miscarried. :brokenheart: My doctor and OB have cleared me to get back on target and be on a diet. Thanks for your patience, ladies. I look forward to following through to the home stretch and end with you!

Pangui

CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

SW - 252
GW - 222 (Dec 25)

Week 1 - 252 (Aug 22)
Week 2 - 249 (Aug 29)
Week 3 - xxx (Sep 5) On VACATION, no scale.
Week 4 - 249 (Sep 12) Bummer, still on vacation recovery
Week 5 - 248 (Sep 19)
Week 6 - 243 (Sep 26)
Week 7 - 241 (Oct 3)
Week 8 - 239 (Oct 10)
Week 9 - 237 (Oct 17)
Week 10 - 234 (Oct 24)
Week 11 - 234 (Oct 31)
Week 12 - 233 (Nov 7) Sick! Ugg
Week 13 - 230 (Nov 14)
Week 14 - 230(Nov 21)
Week 15 - 230(Nov 28) Thanksgiving indulgence

Well, I guess I got myself into a jam. I strayed before and during Thanksgiving. I seem to be back on track this week and I'll be moving forward and aggressively pursuing results. At this point, I am not sure I will make my goal, but I am going to give it a real effort. My husband made chocolate chip cookies last night and this morning and I wasn't even tempted. I hope he stops before my willpower changes.

Pangui

Mixed bag, ladies. I'm delighted to be back on MFP and recommit to getting healthy. I had to quit when I learned I was pregnant. Unfortunately, I miscarried. :brokenheart: My doctor and OB have cleared me to get back on target and be on a diet. Thanks for your patience, ladies. I look forward to following through to the home stretch and end with you!

I am totally impressed with your upbeat and positive attitude in the face of a major personal loss. I wish you all the best in achieving your weight loss and personal goals.

Pangui

Well there you go, the backward slide has happened:grumble:
We are into the silly season in work, no time to think let alone eat properly or exercise.
I don't think there is any point trying to set goals for the next couple of weeks, that would just be setting myself up to fail.

While I can appreciate your sentiment, I hope this doesn't mean you are giving yourself permission to blow it and eat whatever you want for the rest of the year. As difficult as it may be, trying to stay focused on your goals, even if it's only to maintain this month, is a worthwhile endeavor. I am going to try real hard to refuse to get caught up so much in the holiday activities that it distracts me from what is really important.

Now off to go decorate the Rotary Christmas tree at the local museum!

dfeledichuk

Happy "late" Thanksgiving to all my American friends. Well we are moving into the holiday season where it seems to be the norm to gain weight... so what are we all going to do about it??? I have been off/on the last little while as you all know... I am trying to get back on! For me exercise is the biggest thing for me to loss weight and living in Northern Canada where winter means cold, snow and dark exercise is tough!!! Walking for me at lunch was the best (which I did from May until September, and it was an awesome way to get away from my desk and work at lunch) as I am usually both unbelievably busy and tired in the evenings and the 16 - 18 hours of darkness in the winter does not help with the tiredness.... so starting today... I took up doing the stairs in my building at work... up and down up and down.. .hopefully I can keep with this until spring and I can get back outside for walks. My goal not to gain between now and January and hey if I loss it is a BONUS!

What about you what are you going to do to combat the holiday season????

sherrillg

I'm BACK!! Wonderful trip! We logged over 150 miles on foot in 15 days and 2 days were pretty much all car travel and another 2 days we were on the bullet train to/from Kyoto. Not too shabby. I maintained my weight which was really all I was hoping for. I'm still fluctuating a bit, due to travel/water I'm sure. I've started logging again but I'm taking it slowly on the exercise to let things sort of "rest" a bit.


GW - 145 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - missed
Week 2 - 162 (Aug 29)
Week 3 - 160.2(Sep 5)
Week 4 - 158.4 (Sep 12)
Week 5 - 158.2 (Sep 19)
Week 6 - 157.2 (Sep 26)
Week 7 - 157.2 (Oct 3)
Week 8 - 157.2(Oct 10)
Week 9 - 157.2(Oct 17)
Week 10 - 157.0(Oct 24)
Week 11- 156.0 (Oct 31)
Week 12 - 154.6 (Nov 7)
Week 13 - Japan (Nov 14)
Week 14 - Japan (Nov 21)
Week 15 - 154.4 (Nov 28)