Hubba Hubba for the Holidays! (CLOSED GRP) - YES!!

bluiz13

wooooohoooooooo.....that is awesome.....sooooooooo proud of you.....:happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy:

Major NSV! I have since I started trying to lose weight, always kept a pile of "someday I will fit into these" jeans. Last night, I took the last three pairs out of that pile. I no longer have a "someday" pile

nwohler

Every little bit helps : ] Hope everyone has a big loss on Monday!

09/05: 231.3
09/12: 227.3
09/19: 226.4
09/26: 225.3
10/03: 225.1 Mini Goal 226
10/10: 223.5
10/17: 222.2
10/24: 221.3
10/31: 222.0 Mini Goal 221
11/07: 221.1
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: Mini Goal 216
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: Final Goal 210

stressd1mom

I posted this on the forum, but those come & go so fast & this is important information so I am pasting it here too.

I have learned a hard lesson about adding strength training as well as "physical exercise" as we continue along on our weight loss journey. My exercise of choice is typically walking or riding my stationary bike. I have never done any weight lifting or working with weights at all. Three weeks ago as I was going up the stairs I got the sudden, excrusiating pain of pins being shoved into the sides of my knee. So I have been pretty much out of commission as far as my exercising went. I have just been very cautious with my calories.

So I finally got into the Orthopedic Clinic yesterday & found out that my knee cap is not staying in the "groove" it is designed to but riding up on the outside ridge of my femur (thigh) bone. The cause is that my thigh & hip muscles aren't strong enough to hold the knee cap into place. The underside of my knee cap is extremely inflamed & irritated. The doctor told me that this is a very common issue. He usually sees about 3 a day but I was there early & already his 2nd, so he might see 4.

I told him I couldn't understand why now. I thought my knees would be happy with 57 pounds less to have to lug around. He said the only thing my weight loss has to do with it is that I am more active now & irritating my knee along with the increased activity. Had I done some leg strengthening exercises along the way, I would have never had this problem.

Pam3

I posted this on the forum, but those come & go so fast & this is important information so I am pasting it here too.

I have learned a hard lesson about adding strength training as well as "physical exercise" as we continue along on our weight loss journey. My exercise of choice is typically walking or riding my stationary bike. I have never done any weight lifting or working with weights at all. Three weeks ago as I was going up the stairs I got the sudden, excrusiating pain of pins being shoved into the sides of my knee. So I have been pretty much out of commission as far as my exercising went. I have just been very cautious with my calories.

So I finally got into the Orthopedic Clinic yesterday & found out that my knee cap is not staying in the "groove" it is designed to but riding up on the outside ridge of my femur (thigh) bone. The cause is that my thigh & hip muscles aren't strong enough to hold the knee cap into place. The underside of my knee cap is extremely inflamed & irritated. The doctor told me that this is a very common issue. He usually sees about 3 a day but I was there early & already his 2nd, so he might see 4.

I told him I couldn't understand why now. I thought my knees would be happy with 57 pounds less to have to lug around. He said the only thing my weight loss has to do with it is that I am more active now & irritating my knee along with the increased activity. Had I done some leg strengthening exercises along the way, I would have never had this problem.

i have suffered from knee injury(both knees, one surgery, one rehab)and your point is very important....weight training is essential for good health, specially as we aged....i started a weight training with a trainer, but i only work upper body with him and do my rehab exercises for my knees, quads, and hamstring on my own.....thanks for the post:flowerforyou:

bluiz13

i'm doing strength training 3 days a week and 1/2 marathon training 3 days a week with 1 COMPLETE rest day....i love the wt workout i'm doing right now....i'm following the new rules of lifting for women program and i highly recommend it to anyone who has never done wts or hasnt in a long time...slow going program that works your entire body increasing weight as you proceed thru....i'm halfway thru the 1st of 7 stages and i suggest checking it out from the library to see if it's anything you might be interested in...i love how strong i feel and how my body is "shaping" up

sorry for your injury and i'm sure it's not too late to start now....under dr's guidance of course.....be well

I posted this on the forum, but those come & go so fast & this is important information so I am pasting it here too.

I have learned a hard lesson about adding strength training as well as "physical exercise" as we continue along on our weight loss journey. My exercise of choice is typically walking or riding my stationary bike. I have never done any weight lifting or working with weights at all. Three weeks ago as I was going up the stairs I got the sudden, excrusiating pain of pins being shoved into the sides of my knee. So I have been pretty much out of commission as far as my exercising went. I have just been very cautious with my calories.

So I finally got into the Orthopedic Clinic yesterday & found out that my knee cap is not staying in the "groove" it is designed to but riding up on the outside ridge of my femur (thigh) bone. The cause is that my thigh & hip muscles aren't strong enough to hold the knee cap into place. The underside of my knee cap is extremely inflamed & irritated. The doctor told me that this is a very common issue. He usually sees about 3 a day but I was there early & already his 2nd, so he might see 4.

I told him I couldn't understand why now. I thought my knees would be happy with 57 pounds less to have to lug around. He said the only thing my weight loss has to do with it is that I am more active now & irritating my knee along with the increased activity. Had I done some leg strengthening exercises along the way, I would have never had this problem.

Pam3

Major NSV! I have since I started trying to lose weight, always kept a pile of "someday I will fit into these" jeans. Last night, I took the last three pairs out of that pile. I no longer have a "someday" pile

woohoo what a feeling....:flowerforyou:

kcthatsme

Major NSV! I have since I started trying to lose weight, always kept a pile of "someday I will fit into these" jeans. Last night, I took the last three pairs out of that pile. I no longer have a "someday" pile

I will respond to other posts later but I had to stop and say... WOOOOO HOOOOO to this! I'm soooooo happy for you!!!

Scarlettdawn764

Sooooo close to my Hubba Hubba goal I can taste it! If I can lose this weight AND keep it off for the whole of the holidays and still be able to indulge in some holiday favorites a little, I will feel so amazing!

09/05: 152
09/12:150
09/19:148
09/26:148.3
10/03: <<<>>>144
10/10:144
10/17:140.3
10/24:139.3
10/31: <<<>>>137.1
11/07:135.4
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: 133.5 (Mini goal)
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: 130 (Final Goal!!!!)

pitapocket

Here's my info:

09/05: Start 140 lbs
09/12: 139.8 lbs
09/19: 138.8 lbs
09/26: 141.6 lbs
10/03: 138.2 lbs
10/10: 136.8 lbs
10/17: 136.0 lbs
10/24: 137.0 lbs
10/31: 138.2 lbs
11/07: 138.2 lbs
11/14:
11/21:
11/28:
12/05: mini goal down another 3 pounds for a total of 9 pounds
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: At goal weight of 129 pounds

Pam3

09/05: 178
09/12: 178(disappointed)**
09/19: 176***YAY!!!
09/26: 177(I AM SOOOOOOO FRUSTRATED)
10/03: 177(mini goal not MEET)
10/10: 176.5
10/17: 176.5
10/24: 177.5
10/31: 175.5
11/07: 174.0
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<<>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: <<<>>>

:flowerforyou:

bluiz13

To those who are not my friends here (meaning you don't see my thread posts) I am giving up my scale indefinitely. Kristen you can drop me off the chart if you want. I'm gonna stick around for the support and chatter if you guys don't mind I just CAN not continue to measure my successes based on the number on the scale right now. I have come too far (almost 100lbs) to let my "weight" hold me back from accomplishing amazing things. I am continuing with my 3day a wk new rules of lifting schedule and 3 days of 1/2 marathon training. I will continue to measure my successes based on heavier lifting and better running times as well as bigger clothes getting looser and smaller clothes fitting better. I'll occasionally take measurements and pics but for now I'm done weighing myself. I put the scale in my hubby's car trunk lol. I hope you all understand my need to drop out of the "challenge" and let me stick around to benefit from all your amazing input and succeses.

Pam3

To those who are not my friends here (meaning you don't see my thread posts) I am giving up my scale indefinitely. Kristen you can drop me off the chart if you want. I'm gonna stick around for the support and chatter if you guys don't mind I just CAN not continue to measure my successes based on the number on the scale right now. I have come too far (almost 100lbs) to let my "weight" hold me back from accomplishing amazing things. I am continuing with my 3day a wk new rules of lifting schedule and 3 days of 1/2 marathon training. I will continue to measure my successes based on heavier lifting and better running times as well as bigger clothes getting looser and smaller clothes fitting better. I'll occasionally take measurements and pics but for now I'm done weighing myself. I put the scale in my hubby's car trunk lol. I hope you all understand my need to drop out of the "challenge" and let me stick around to benefit from all your amazing input and succeses.

denise, i feel your frustration....i too was going crazy weighing in and not seeing results....when you are eating properly, exercise like crazy, logging and you still dont see the weight come off, it is disheartening....so do what works for you so you can continue to have success....best of luck:flowerforyou:

jllipson

09/05: 212.8
09/12: 210.0
09/19: 210.0
09/26: 207.6
10/02: <<<mini goal weight>>> 205 and I hit it - 205.0 on the nose today!!!!
10/10: 201.4
10/17: 200.8
10/24: 199.0
10/27: <<<mini goal weight>>> 195 - may or may not hit it, won't know until too late - going to be away from scale until Tuesday... so giving my current weight as 198.8 for this week.
11/06: 195.0 A week late but hit my last mini goal weight today!
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<<mini goal weight>>> 185
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:

LadyPersia

To those who are not my friends here (meaning you don't see my thread posts) I am giving up my scale indefinitely. Kristen you can drop me off the chart if you want. I'm gonna stick around for the support and chatter if you guys don't mind I just CAN not continue to measure my successes based on the number on the scale right now. I have come too far (almost 100lbs) to let my "weight" hold me back from accomplishing amazing things. I am continuing with my 3day a wk new rules of lifting schedule and 3 days of 1/2 marathon training. I will continue to measure my successes based on heavier lifting and better running times as well as bigger clothes getting looser and smaller clothes fitting better. I'll occasionally take measurements and pics but for now I'm done weighing myself. I put the scale in my hubby's car trunk lol. I hope you all understand my need to drop out of the "challenge" and let me stick around to benefit from all your amazing input and succeses.

100 pounds is a major major accomplishment and Ive seen your before and after pics and they are amazing. Very proud of all you have done and glad you are on this fitness/good health lifestyle with me.

Time2getFit4Life

09/05: 173 SW
09/12: 172
09/19: 174.6
09/26: 173.8
10/03: 172 Didn't reach mini goal <<<mini goal weight>>>165
10/10: 174.6
10/17: 175.6
10/24:175
10/31: 171.2 <<<mini goal weight>>>155
11/07: 170.8
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<<mini goal weight>>>145
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: Goal weight 140 or less

I seriously feel like I am being held hostage I have never stayed in a set of numbers this long when I was trying to lose weight. Why is this so freaking hard I am not giving up that's for sure but it does get frustrating to think your doing everything right and only lose a few ounces. I sure hope when I get in the 160's it wont be another pain staking 7mnths or so to see the 150's.

cba4994

09/05: 155
09/12: 155
09/19:
09/26:
10/03: <<<mini goal 150t>>> 150
10/10: 150
10/17: 149
10/24 149
10/31: <<<mini goal weight 145>>>
11/07: 148
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<<mini goal weigh 140 t>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: <<<challenge goal weigh 135t>>>

annehdavis

Current Weight:248
Challenge Goal Weight: 208
09/05: 248
09/12: 244.2
09/19: 242.6
09/26: 239.6
10/03: <<<mini goal weight>>>238 238.8
10/10: 235.6
10/17:233.2
10/24:230.0
10/31: <<<mini goal weight>>> 228 233.2
11/07:231.0
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<<mini goal weight>>> 218
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: <<<challenge goal weight>>>

gr8grl68

I am weighing in at 196 even this morning. Not a bog loss, but still a loss, so I will take it. Plan to get to the gym this week--I want to have a bigger loss next week! Happy Monday!

CrysButcher3

Stayed the same. My weight this morning is 209. I contribute that to all the stress I have been under at work. Now that I'm not working there any longer maybe I can get back to normal...without the negativity, the drama, the stress....that sounds so wonderful...not sure how I'm going to react not having all that around. Have a good Monday guys.

stephr2014

Good Morning everyone, So i've been trying to meet my other mini goal but it seems like no matter what I do (stay under calories, or even meet my calorie goal) I cant seem to drop below 157 or 158 and its sooo frustrating. :sad:
well I hope everyone is doing better than I am. :drinker:

09/05: <<<163>>>
09/12: <<<164.4>>>
09/19: <<<164>>>
09/26: <<<162.2>>>
10/03: <<<158>>> Mini Goal
10/10: <<<158.8>>> (met mini goal late)
10/17: <<<159.8>>>
10/24: <<<160.4>>>
10/31:<<<159>>> (Mini goal was 153)
11/07: <<<158>>>
11/14:
11/21:
11/28:<<<148>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24:<<<140>>>