Last 10 - kick-off
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Do you have room for another?
Only if you share the secret of those fabulous arms!
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Wondered what happened to everyone!!
I've been pushing my exercise up, increasing weight on machines and eating enough but no progress with the scale. Some of my clothes are getting big on me, I wore a shirt the other day that was big on me and I know last summer it just fit. :bigsmile:
I'm going to try to curb some carbs, certainly not all, but on some days I eat bread with every meal, so will try to change this up.
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Wondered what happened to everyone!!
I've been pushing my exercise up, increasing weight on machines and eating enough but no progress with the scale. Some of my clothes are getting big on me, I wore a shirt the other day that was big on me and I know last summer it just fit. :bigsmile:
I'm going to try to curb some carbs, certainly not all, but on some days I eat bread with every meal, so will try to change this up.
anyone else do this??
Carbs are certainly MY biggest struggle!!! I'm trying to cut down on the "bad" ones and keep the "good" ones (fruit & whole grains).....but last night in Las Vegas we REALLY blew it at the Treasure Island buffet!!!!:laugh: the suchi and sweet potatos were good starters.....but THEN the dessert table was incredible!!! (I normally pass on dessert except frozen yogurt or fruit).....I porked out on carrot cake, creme brulee, bread pudding, and even part of a chocolate macaroon.....!!!:blushing: now I'm sick to my stomache and don't want to even look at food for awhile!! Back on the program!:bigsmile:0 -
Hi everyone, Just found this thread again.
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 146
I'm 1 pound from my goal weight but I've decided to try for another 10 pounds.
I read in Jillian Michaels book "Making the Cut" that we should drink 8 oz of extra water for every caffeinated beverage that we consume. My vice is coffee and sweet tea. I can control my tea consumption, but I drink 4 glasses of coffee every morning and I'm not willing to give it up yet. But now I know to drink more water... I'm going to post it under a different thread so others can read it as well.0 -
Where's everybody?
I had some busy days, some stress, worked till late, little workout. Whatever, I am not giving up.
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Check-in.
Been stuck at 212 pounds (12 from goal) for 2-1/2 weeks, even went back up a pound for a couple days there. Finally got to 211 this morning.
I seem to get stuck for a while, then work it, then drop 4 or 5, then get stuck again. Wierd,,, Long as it keep moving.
I'm teaching a motorcycle class tonight, so 6 hours on blacktop, so I shortened my elliptical workout this morning and skipped the lower body portion of my weight training. 0 -
Well....I'm still in the 5th wheel.....in Santa Fe today and have had several days of no internet (no excuse) and in checking my food diary....I confess I've been over-consuming BAD:blushing: I'm hoping I won't undo all my work before we get home!!! Hope you all are doing better than me! I'm not even going to go near a scale until August 23rd when we get back, so I'll do all my "confessions" then!:laugh:0
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I got a reminder: hey, what about those last 10?
Are we gonna shed them of or what? :grumble:
It'd be more honest if I said "last 15", but let's just say I'd be just as happy to be back at 127 again :ohwell: .
The lesson I learnt the past couple of months is: calories in - calories out = extra lbs. Well, I knew that already . But still, I could not stop, I had to munch all the time. (Stress?)
September's started well, though. I've stayed away from any kind of sweets for 3 days now (yeay :drinker: ) and have not put food in my mouth after dinner so far. Hope I can stick to this .
How're the old budies in here? Already at their goal weight?0 -
Can I join? Really getting frustrated and could use the support of a group like this!
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 121
I'd like to get back to my former fit, healthy & happy weight of around 115 - last scale sighting of that number was around 5 years ago. Had twins 18 months ago so there will be changes and I'm open to a new goal weight.
What I'm really keen to do is drop these inches and the jiggly bits, the muffin top being my least favourite.
I'm not sure how everyone else measures their waist, but I put the tape measure right across my belly button (where the hateful muffin top is at it's widest) and get a measurement of 31". If I move the tape measure up 2" or so to the narrowest part (about halfway between belly button & sternum) I am 28".
I've learned that I rarely drink enough water, and have been making a huge effort during last 2-3 weeks to not only make sure I am drinking lots, but also to spread it throughout the day.0 -
Can I join? Really getting frustrated and could use the support of a group like this!
Yeah, sure, great! Though I have to warn you, you have to support the group yourself, so that it supports you in return :laugh: . We're kinda lazy here, but I'm confident that we can do better.
Jill's a really nice suporter, btw
And congrats on the twins! :flowerforyou: Boys? Girls? I've got twin cousins and being around them when the boys were little was... demanding . But they can be a lot of fun, too. Twins are so special :flowerforyou: . 0 -
Thanks - hello everyone!
The twins are identical girls and they are hilarious, running around (rarely in the same direction) climbing and trying really hard to talk. Maybe they make my day-to-day less sedentary than I think......
I'd love to hear any new insights to getting things moving again, I feel stalled and losing motivation but I'm going to fight it!0 -
Thanks for the compliment Dewdrop! Staying committed to this lifestyle change is a challenge!.....but I think that's why the last 10 is so hard!!!.....close enough to not feel bad enough to keep with it!:laugh: But I'm home now and hoping to get back on track AT LEAST until the next trip:blushing: We're taking a driving trip down Baja to Cabo San Jose. We'll be scuba diving in a couple of places on the way down so we'll get some exercise....but I see margaritas and flan (my favorite Mexican dessert) on the horizon!:blushing: I have from now until September 25th to lose a couple of pounds before I leave.
Current weight: 132 (up 1 pound this week!
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Goal weight 130
P.S. Ripgirl WELCOME!!! I've always been confused on where to measure the waist. I think as long as you are consistent where you put it then you can measure your progress. I find that measuring more often than once a week though is frustrating (kinda like weighing) because of fluid retention/fluxuation.0 -
so.....here I am again.....talking to myself??? We're back home in San Felipe now so you would THINK that my normal routine of exercise and nutrition would be easy.....NOT!!!! It's SO HOT that getting out of the house even to walk the dog is torture!!! Our normal 60 minute walks have been cut to 15-20 and barely daybreak to beat the heat of the sun! Buddy (my dog) can barely handle that! So, I'm going to need to incorporate some DVD exercise into my day. Also, I got spoiled with being able to treat myself to a frozen yogurt on a fairly regular basis in the states. Now......just fruit and veggies....no frozen yogurt in San Felipe:sad: But the good news is that I weighed in this am at 131....just one pound from my goal!!!!:happy: If I can focus this week on ILIKE2MOVEIT's suggestion of drinking more WATER!!!!! maybe I'll survive the heat and get to goal by our Cabo trip in 2 weeks. Have a great week everybody!!!!0
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Been thinking of this thread today. The scale's moving in the wrong direction for me and I seem to loop in a vicious cycle. Dunno how to gain the strength back. I keep trying to ignore how bad it is, just to not get discouraged. :ohwell: Now the weight that I had when I started the thread seems like a dream. :brokenheart: Want to hear me complain more? Nah, I'll just stop. 0
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Jill, well done! Keep up the good work and stay strong. Yeah, you need to drink water.
Hope you'll get some rain to cool the air, but on the other hand, enjoy the summer - autumn is just around the corner...0 -
Come to think of it: since I'm not going to give it up in any way, even if I am dissapointed of what the scale told me the past couple of days (yeah, I know, it's not good to weigh in every day), how about:
I'll keep on trying! :glasses:
We were at some point discussing the lessons learnt (during this challenge): one thing's clear to me: eating a lot = gaining weight. As simple as that. What's not simple is how to not snack ALL the time :explode: . I'll be working on that.0 -
What I've learned is that you can't get overly confident with the scale (it LIES!!!!) Now I'm up a pound!!! :mad: Started a new "ABS diet" DVD workout yesterday and can barely MOVE today!!!:laugh: I'm hoping to start feeling stronger and maybe lose that recently gained pound by next Thursday.....my 55th birthday!:bigsmile: ......otherwise I'll probably fall into an OLD FAT and FLABBY depression!:laugh: gotta get some good affirmations going!!!!0
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Come to think of it: since I'm not going to give it up in any way, even if I am dissapointed of what the scale told me the past couple of days (yeah, I know, it's not good to weigh in every day), how about:
I'll keep on trying! :glasses:
We were at some point discussing the lessons learnt (during this challenge): one thing's clear to me: eating a lot = gaining weight. As simple as that. What's not simple is how to not snack ALL the time :explode: . I'll be working on that.
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Yeah!!! keep on keep'n on. Frustration just leads to bad choices. The other thing I've learned is that its not so much eating alot as WHAT we eat! Now that I have no frozen yogurt access I need to avoid the snacking on too much fruit and drinking too much wine (or whining too much..LOL)0 -
Been thinking of this thread today. The scale's moving in the wrong direction for me and I seem to loop in a vicious cycle. Dunno how to gain the strength back. I keep trying to ignore how bad it is, just to not get discouraged. :ohwell: Now the weight that I had when I started the thread seems like a dream. :brokenheart: Want to hear me complain more? Nah, I'll just stop.
Dewdrop ....don't get discouraged!!! I'm so grateful that you started the thread!0 -
Dewdrop ....don't get discouraged!!! I'm so grateful that you started the thread!
Thank you :flowerforyou: .
Well, I'm all better today. Yesterday morning the scale showed 141.4 and I was
and :brokenheart: all day. I was hoping it would be water weight, but still. Well..., this morning it was at 137.7 :noway: . Yeay! So it was water weight! *happy dance*
Lesson learnt: follow one of my friend's advice and put the scale away. Maybe weigh in once a week for a start and gradually move to weighing in once a month. I am a scale addict, I am.
Lesson no 2: eating late is bad. Even if it's just about water retention.
Btw, did any of you experience a weight gain after some heavy aerobic class? If this is the case, there must be an explanation - I think I've read somewhere that the muscles retain some fluid to recover or so - is anyone informed on this?
Speaking of which - where is everyone? Come on, ladies, even you failed - take me for an example and get back. Please :brokenheart: .0 -
I'm here! And I was so glad to see your post about not giving up Dewdrop.
It is such slow going at this stage, but lately I've taken to reminding myself that 8 weeks ago I was 4.5lbs heavier, so this IS working. Just not as quickly as I would like.
Oddly, my measurements aren't changing, but I think my clothes are fitting better - strangest thing. How can my waist measured in the same place look the same on the tape measure, but the muffin top seems not as prominent?
Maybe it's state of mind.....whatever the logic, I'll take it!!!
I'm also realizing that because I'm feeling like I'm getting some results, I'm getting bold and my diet is slipping... the wine is creeping back in. I have to tighten up and stay the course or not only will I not lose any more, the ones I lost will find me again!
JillR - you can do it!0 -
I'm also realizing that because I'm feeling like I'm getting some results, I'm getting bold and my diet is slipping... the wine is creeping back in. I have to tighten up and stay the course or not only will I not lose any more, the ones I lost will find me again!
JillR - you can do it!
I'm trying to cut back on my wine consumption too! 120+ calories for 4 oz (and WHO really drinks only 4 oz???:bigsmile: is a lot of "empty" calories. A lower calorie alternative tonight was Diet Sierra mist Cranberry splash with 1 oz of Vodka (yummy and only 70 calories for the vodka).
And I think its true that we retain water after a heavy workout....it seems that way to me!0 -
Thank you :flowerforyou: .
Well, I'm all better today. Yesterday morning the scale showed 141.4 and I was and :brokenheart: all day. I was hoping it would be water weight, but still. Well..., this morning it was at 137.7 :noway: . Yeay! So it was water weight! *happy dance*
Lesson learnt: follow one of my friend's advice and put the scale away. Maybe weigh in once a week for a start and gradually move to weighing in once a month. I am a scale addict, I am.
Lesson no 2: eating late is bad. Even if it's just about water retention.
Btw, did any of you experience a weight gain after some heavy aerobic class? If this is the case, there must be an explanation - I think I've read somewhere that the muscles retain some fluid to recover or so - is anyone informed on this?
Speaking of which - where is everyone? Come on, ladies, even you failed - take me for an example and get back. Please :brokenheart: .
I'll join your happy dance!!!! I was bummed even though I knew it had to be water weight coming home and gaining 1.5 pounds but this morning I weighed in at 130.8!!! More than 1.5 lost!!! I think putting the scale away is probably a good idea.....maybe hide it in the refrigerator???:laugh:0 -
Congrats on the loss!! That's a biggie!!! I've tried to stop hopping on the scale too.
End of summer is a little depressing. I was really pumped in June, I figured I'd lose these last few pounds by getting outside more and working out hard, and i did, ate right, etc. Did i lose? No! So what gives? So cold weathers on the way and i do have the gym to go to but its not the same. :noway: So now i figure it'll be all winter trying to get rid of these last 5 lbs. Gggrrrr!!! :grumble: I was under 140 two weeks ago and then back up a few days later for no reason. Seems like such a simple thing...5 lbs...sure isn't though!!!
Sorry...i needed to rant. I know we're all in the same spot more or less. I'm going to increase my weight lifting time and change around my cardio and keep plugging away!! :drinker:0 -
And I think its true that we retain water after a heavy workout....it seems that way to me!
This is why I did not dare to weigh in today, although is our group's official day. And guess what? I had the scale in the same spot in the bathroom and have not stepped on it since Sunday. Am I strong willed or what? :glasses:
JillR, you're almost there! WOW!
Ripgirl, thank you! :flowerforyou: You stay strong at it. Make it a lifestyle. Us loosing weight slowly means our bodies are actually happy at this weight and we have a healthy lifestyle now, one which we should maintain after we reach our goals.
As I was sweating yesterday in the aerobic class, I said to myself "all good things in life have to be worked hard for. And this usualy involves some sort of pain." But we are stronger than we think. We can do this!0 -
mnichol, how tall are you?
It might be very hard to loose, if your body is comfortable at the weight. So it's just maintaining it . Maintainance is hard! :grumble: 0 -
I bounce between the same numbers 147-145, so I feel your pain. I started eating more calories and exercising less and it seems to have helped me break my plateau.Been thinking of this thread today. The scale's moving in the wrong direction for me and I seem to loop in a vicious cycle. Dunno how to gain the strength back. I keep trying to ignore how bad it is, just to not get discouraged. :ohwell: Now the weight that I had when I started the thread seems like a dream. :brokenheart: Want to hear me complain more? Nah, I'll just stop.
SW:185
CW: 144
GW:135
I need to start strength training. I have procrastinated too long!
Good luck to all of you.0 -
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YEAAAAAHHHH!!! The best birthday gift EVER!!! I've been bouncing back and forth between 130.4 and 132 for EVER!!!!:yawn: and splurged last night with sushi (not bad on its own...but....), saki (think I overdid that.....but it was my 55th birthday bash:laugh: .....and green tea cheesecake:blushing: .....and I weighed in this morning at 129.5!!!! :happy: :smokin: woo hoo!!!! NOW I'm .5 pound below my original goal. Nobody will call me "thin".....but I'm feeling "normal" and healthy!!! Hope to stay here! OH!!! and another birthday present....I have a new puppy!!!! 0 -
Congrats and happy birthday!:flowerforyou::laugh: YEAAAAAHHHH!!! The best birthday gift EVER!!! I've been bouncing back and forth between 130.4 and 132 for EVER!!!!:yawn: and splurged last night with sushi (not bad on its own...but....), saki (think I overdid that.....but it was my 55th birthday bash:laugh: .....and green tea cheesecake:blushing: .....and I weighed in this morning at 129.5!!!! :happy: :smokin: woo hoo!!!! NOW I'm .5 pound below my original goal. Nobody will call me "thin".....but I'm feeling "normal" and healthy!!! Hope to stay here! OH!!! and another birthday present....I have a new puppy!!!!0 -
Happy Birthday!!! It's good to have a great night out! :drinker:
Yeah for the weight drop!!! :bigsmile:
How long have you lived in CA???0
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