Dropping pounds with inspiring pals *CLOSED GROUP*

Learning2LoveMe

Wow... everyone is having great loses this week!! Congrats to all of you! Keep up the hard work!

I hope the scale is nice to me tomorrow morning, I'm a little scared... I've done pretty good over the week, I just hope my body cooperates with me.

ADTeachTX

Down to 276.6 which is 2.2 lbs down from the week before. I already logged it into the spreadsheet. I should be in bed because I have to go take my comprehensive exam for grad school in the morning. Hubby is sick and didn't even want dinner tonight, just went straight to bed. Good night all!

theonlychuck

i was bad tonight i had dinner not knowing any nutrition info on it and still cant find it!! i knew i wouldnt b able to , and now i dont wanna do my tae bo, being lazy and im having a girls night on top of a birthday party tomorrow!! ahh whatto do?? i need to do it tonight and a dbl tomorrow!! crapola!!!

Nikkie_too

Hi everyone!

I have to say, not peeking at the scale halfway through the week was... uncomfortable. I was sort of in a tizzy about my weigh in this morning. Down 2.4 lbs from last week though *happy dance*.

Fitness friday, eh? This is definitely my weak spot at the moment. I dunno if it's the dreary weather. or that my gym was closed for 10 days, or both... but I got out of the habit of moving every day. I've been relying heavily on my Wii, which is cool - I have a Biggest Loser "game" and a Gold's Gym shapeboxing game, plus the Wii Fit Plus... so plenty to keep me busy - but an hour of exercise doesn't seem to burn much.

So... next week I'm going to try a couple of classes at my (newly renovated) gym. I want to try a spin class - it's kind of intimidating though - I'm really afraid I won't be able to keep up. And there's a strength training class at (gak!) 5:45 on Friday mornings that I'd like to make it to next week.

I'll be offline most of tomorrow and Sunday at a Big Brothers/Big Sisters camping event with my Little. I've got a pile of healthy foods to take along (carrot stix, edamame, a salad with homemade vinaigrette, and my banana-oat muffins) because I'm not quite sure what they'll be feeding us. I did a little advance research and I know that a hot dog is about 250 calories, and a 1/4 lb burger is about 350. I also know toasted marshmallows will be about 25 cal each while smores are, like, 300! LOL There'll also be all kinds of hiking and outdoor games and whatnot. Should be a blast!

So, I hope all you inspiring pals will have a lovely weekend! You've all done so very well - I'm proud of each and every one of you, and I'm glad you're on this path with me.

Hugs,
Nikkie

russdev

First well done to everyone. My week been hectic however not looked at scales all week because of how busy I have been. However stayed with in calories for last few weeks (yesterday was bit low could of done with something extra to eat really) however since 15th been keeping my count down etc..



@NeuroticVirgo wow lot of goodies there well done with only coming out with one thing...

@learningtoloveme wow touch wood nothing like that has every happened to us can't imagine it...

@rae_mayer does that make me an honorary lady

@Nikkie_too Wow hope you weekend goes doing a good thing working with org like Big Brothers/Big Sisters.


Anyway hope everyone has a good weekend...

Russ

Melroxsox

weighed in today at 228.0 again looks like no loss for me this week. waaa! Oh well theres always tomorrow to weigh in as well:) I weighed in early in case I eat horribly tonight....seeing as we are having company and dinner/drinks.....lol have a great weekend gals!

Learning2LoveMe

Weighed in at 215, a 1.5 lb loss from last week. :bigsmile:

naesue

So my weigh in today was 271.8 which is a loss of 1.8 from last week but it is a gain of.4 from earlier this week. I'll take it I have a feeling I am still holding on to some water with the muscle soreness. I was supposed to do cardio yesterday and just couldn't move right. I looked like I had a stick up my but when I walked it was so stiff. I swear when my quads are that sore and tight it feels like my knees hyper extend when I walk. I slathered up with icyhot last night and took advil so I feel a little better today but.....still not 100%. I'm glad I still have today to recover before I go back to the gym tomorrow!

Tonnina

I almost forgot to weigh in!! I was going to do it on Friday and then I got busy and forgot. For those of you not on my friends list, I'm having car and financial issues... yes they are related! BOO ON NOT WINNING THE LOTO! Oh wait, you have to play to win don't 'cha?

Anywhoo, So I got up this morning and weighed myself again after running my hands all over my smaller mid section and telling myself how pretty I look (OUT LOUD) in the mirror! So my offical weight as of today is 252.4lbs which is great because I didn't go to the gym on a regular basis last week since my car died on Wednesday! I hope everyone has a great week losing and I hope many people get lots of NSV as well as SV this week!!

Finigan84

Lost 3 pounds this week. Down to 243.4. The weekend has been rough. I didn't go over in calories but I did eat back most of my exercise calories which I rarely do. I need to make better food choices today. Now...I can't decide whether to work out or not. Stupid FM is causing so much pain today.

Good luck to everyone. Hopefully this will be the start of a great week!

rae_mayer

First well done to everyone. My week been hectic however not looked at scales all week because of how busy I have been. However stayed with in calories for last few weeks (yesterday was bit low could of done with something extra to eat really) however since 15th been keeping my count down etc..



@NeuroticVirgo wow lot of goodies there well done with only coming out with one thing...

@learningtoloveme wow touch wood nothing like that has every happened to us can't imagine it...

@rae_mayer does that make me an honorary lady

@Nikkie_too Wow hope you weekend goes doing a good thing working with org like Big Brothers/Big Sisters.


Anyway hope everyone has a good weekend...

Russ

Haha! Sorry Russ! You can be an honorary lady if you'd like! :flowerforyou:

KLi531

I totally failed the no scale challenge but still had a great week. I am down 4lbs to 249.4.

I have one more week of 30DS! I'm pretty sure I am going to continue it into next month- I can totally see the results! I should be on level 3 by now but I am still sweating out level 2. Just trucking along at my own pace.

Nikkie_too

We've had some great losses this week! Good work everyone! Not everyone's week-2 weights are in yet, but so far we've lost almost 62lbs as a group (thanks for the total, Russ). That's awesome!!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! The kids ran the grownups ragged over a couple of days. We did a fair bit of hiking and frisbee-tossing. I treated myself to a nap this afternoon. Hehehe.

Hope you all had a great weekend too and are ready to tackle the next week!

NeuroticVirgo

Alright everyone, tomorrows the final day to weigh in for this week! Don't forget to do it in the morning.

I'm so close to -50lbs. It makes me want to magically lose 3lbs this week just to see that nice round number!

Starting 30 Day Shred tomorrow (thanks to all of you already doing it! Got me motivated to get off my butt!)....I'm getting a little ahead of myself...but I think if I can finish 30 Day Shred I want to do P90x next :noway: BUT...we'll have to see if I die while trying to accomplish all 30 days of shred first.

Godhas8

Hello Everyone... I am at 284.6 - so, I am down 5-lbs. for the week.

Learning2LoveMe

Hello Everyone... I am at 284.6 - so, I am down 5-lbs. for the week.

WOW! Great loss this week! :flowerforyou: :drinker:

NeuroticVirgo

Questions you should think about every week. This weeks challenge is to go over each question and answer them. You can share your answers here if you would like. But you don't have too if you would rather keep them private.

1. When I looked in the mirror, what’s the first thought I had?
"Rejecting and criticizing what you see in the mirror changes nothing. Accepting and respecting what you see changes everything!" - Elizabeth Patch

Tip: If looking in the mirror is a negative experience, think about saying something positive instead, whether you believe it 100 percent or not. Think about one of your favorite features (or a “neutral” feature that you can’t find fault with). Think about what features you got from mom and dad. Or, next time, just smile at yourself — that’s it. Just practice looking at yourself and smiling.

2. This past week, what’s one thing I did to improve my body image or to lead a healthier life?

3. What’s one way I will improve my body image this week?

4. Have I read something inspiring, uplifting or joyful?

5. What is something that made me laugh or smile?

6. What did I struggle with?

7. What is one thing my body helped me do last week?

8. How did I help someone else?

9. What made me feel beautiful this week?

10. What am I thankful for?
"God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say "thank you?" ~William A. Ward

KLi531

That's an awesome challenge

pattynava

Hi everyone....
SW:280
GW: 170
Weight Now: 275...so far 5lbs lost, in 2 1/2 weeks
Hope everyone has a FaNtAsTiC DaY

Mswife09

Hello to all:
SW 271.4
CW 270 I was down to 268 but went back up

BrendarB

wow, everyone did great last week. Me, I took the week off. Enjoyed myself way too much, drank way too much, ate out way too much.
Here is what I've learned. It's amazing how quickly the weight can come back, what took me weeks to get off can come back in one week. And can I tell you that you feel crappy after a couple of days of eating horribly. It's amazing how aweful I feel. I think I needed that to help me refocus on why I am doing this. I for sure missed weighing myself everyday, I for sure used that as a gage on how good I've been and it's good to know that I use it as a motivator. Glad that's over with and I can start having that visual to push me through the week. I have been good about the exersice. I did the Metrodash on Saturday and was proud of how many of the obstacles I was able to accomplish. It was a little weird being the only fat person attempting the obstacle course, but was able to do 23 of the 30 obstacles. I think on top my crossfit and crossfit endurance wods, I'm thinking of getting the 30ds and doing this in the evening after the WODs just to see what it's like to do a workout at home.

Naesue - hang in there girl!

Everyone - hang in there, we are strong and can do great things with a little help from our friends.

mrssavvysteve

:bigsmile: Good Morning Everyone!

Congrats on the losses everyone! and for those that gained, there's always this week and today to start fresh and get back on it

AFM- I lost 4.2 lbs since Friday and since last monday, I've lost 4.8 lbs total....whoohoo!! I really did crack down on my eating this past week, and this weekend too... Usually the weekend brings a meal that I just don't "count' but not this past weekend! Praise the LORD for re-dedication and my newfound motivation! :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

I do have a question: Do any of you track your sugars? I am tracking mine long story short- I had cancer in 08 and had to have my thyroid removed, and as a result my pancreas is out of whack and wants to produce Crazy amounts of insulin if i don't watch my sugar intake. For awhile I was avoiding all processed sugars.. But I found a new love, Zone Perfect Protein bars, the chocolate mint ones taste like Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies... (not even kidding) anyways, they're generally packed with 15 or so grams of protein, and taste much better than some of their competitors...Anyways, I digress. When I eat that, my oatmeal, and salad, and other fresh veggies I find myself over in Sugar allotments.

NeuroticVirgo

I do have a question: Do any of you track your sugars? I am tracking mine long story short- I had cancer in 08 and had to have my thyroid removed, and as a result my pancreas is out of whack and wants to produce Crazy amounts of insulin if i don't watch my sugar intake. For awhile I was avoiding all processed sugars.. But I found a new love, Zone Perfect Protein bars, the chocolate mint ones taste like Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies... (not even kidding) anyways, they're generally packed with 15 or so grams of protein, and taste much better than some of their competitors...Anyways, I digress. When I eat that, my oatmeal, and salad, and other fresh veggies I find myself over in Sugar allotments.

You know, I would talk to your doctor about that one. I personally do not track my sugars because I'm always over due to fruit usually. (I mean 1 banana is like my whole days worth of sugar). Then throw on top of that if I have a fiber one bar (or 2)...and I can say my sugar is usually through the roof. But I don't have an issue with insulin, that's why I really think it would best for you to talk to your doctor to find out what would be ok for you to eat. BTW I might have to go find these Chocolate Mint Zone bars... That sounds awesome!

Nikkie_too

NSV Monday! Hiking in a region called Hocking Hills last weekend had me hiking UPHILL a heck of a lot! Cool thing? I was able to not only keep up with, but outpace most of the other grownups and even a couple of the kids! I'm getting stronger under my "fluff". Yeah!

Godhas8 - fantastic loss this week!

NeuroticVirgo - great challenge - and will be super-challenging for me. Probably good for me too - the hard things in life tend to be that way.

PattyNava - that cake your daughter made for you is amazing! Talented kid you've got there!

MSwife - good job! You'll find those two pounds again and they'll stick!

BrendarB - Great job on the race! You'll get back on track. Some people have great success weighing every day - if it works for you, run with it! You'll get back on track... maybe start with the food? Plan a few meals?

KLo924

Hi all! It's so hard keeping up with all of you, but, I've seen some really amazing losses, NSVs, etc. WOOHOO us!!

I just posted my weight - down 1.4 from last week, hoping for a better loss this week (I was out of town this weekend so that hurt me a bit - I went a little crazy on Sat.).

NSV for me - this weekend my husband and I went out of town for my birthday. Normally this would entail probably barhopping or gambling or some fun decadent thing. This year we opted for exercise - went to bike part of the Great Allegheny Pass (annnnd did a tiny bar hopping in the evening). Unfortunately the weather (rain) and my bike (tire blown out) conspired against us, but to even go out and do a little of that was huge for me. That's the kind of person I want to be - a weekend warrior biking, hiking, etc. I'm becoming that person finally

Have an awesome week, you guys!

Learning2LoveMe

NSV - Today I took my measurements (I do this every 2 weeks), so in the last 2 weeks I have lost:

6 lbs
1.5" in my hips
1" in my waist
1.75" in my bust

(arms stayed the same and gained .75" in my thighs)

I'm pretty pleased with this! I had been wondering why it still looks like my belly sticks out the same as my boobs, but I guess its cuz Iost too much in the boobs. Need to lose more belly! haha

russdev

Well official weigh in is 219 lbs so down by 2.

@NeuroticVirgo Been looking at 30 day lot of people swear by it might have to try it got dvd on my laptop...

naesue

So today is NSV day. My NSV's I guess this week are all the new found things that are fitting me now and the ones that are too big. I can actually wear my husbands pants now and that is the first time I have been able to do that since we got married. I'm also in a size 20 jean and they are a little loose but not quite an 18 yet, haven't been that size since before my daughter was born back in 2004. Also I noticed a few nights ago while having some marital time with my husband that I am a LOT more flexible then I used to be. :bigsmile: I am also almost in a regular size XL top now I am down to a plus size 1x in a lot of tops but sometimes my chest is still a little too big. On a downer note though even with the almost 50 lbs off of me I still can't really fit into the largest of halloween costumes from the halloween store. SOme I couldn't zip up and some my boobs just couldn't be contained by them. I think I may need to go shopping at Good will or some consignments shops to find an outfit to put together for a pirate costume. That is what we are all going to be this year.

Laurathabomb

My starting weight this week is 233. I have been stuck between 229 and 233 since I can remember. I truly believe I am on a plateau. Grrrr. I have also been giving in to food temptations that I know I should not be. So, I am planning on getting back to some basic rules that work for me when going back to ground zero since starting this journey.

1) No eating after 7pm
2) Not eating more than my allotted calories
3) Drink at least 10 glasses of water per day
4) staying active
5) Watching my sugar intake

I pray that these five little steps will show results. I am just praying that I can stay committed. I plan on taking it one day at a time or even one meal at a time if I have to.

NeuroticVirgo

So today is NSV day. My NSV's I guess this week are all the new found things that are fitting me now and the ones that are too big. I can actually wear my husbands pants now and that is the first time I have been able to do that since we got married. I'm also in a size 20 jean and they are a little loose but not quite an 18 yet, haven't been that size since before my daughter was born back in 2004. Also I noticed a few nights ago while having some marital time with my husband that I am a LOT more flexible then I used to be. :bigsmile: I am also almost in a regular size XL top now I am down to a plus size 1x in a lot of tops but sometimes my chest is still a little too big. On a downer note though even with the almost 50 lbs off of me I still can't really fit into the largest of halloween costumes from the halloween store. SOme I couldn't zip up and some my boobs just couldn't be contained by them. I think I may need to go shopping at Good will or some consignments shops to find an outfit to put together for a pirate costume. That is what we are all going to be this year.

Congrats on all the NSV's! You should look online into Renaissance (Ren Fair) outfits. Especially on ebay etc, where they are made by hand by people (usually people really into the whole thing, SCA etc) the sizes are much better to pick from, and usually really nice looking. You could probably find a good pair of Harem pants and a bodice for a good price. And look really good!