Looking Good For Christmas - week 8

Iffer75

Start Date July 15 - Starting weight 182.5 lbs.
Week 1 July 22 - 180lbs
Week 2 July 29 - 179lbs.

Week 3 August 5- 177 lbs.
Week 4 August 12 - 176 lbs.
Week 5 August 19 - 174.5 lbs.
Week 6 August 26- 176 lbs.

Week 7 September 2 Labor Day is Monday - 173.5 lbs. I WILL TAKE IT!!

Wow, you lost just over 2lbs that is fantastic, keep up the great work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Hello all!!!

Start Date July 15 Starting weight 234.2
Week 1 July 22 - 233.7 (-.5)
Week 2 July 29 – 230.4 (-3.3) (total lost 3.8)

Week 3 August 5 - 234.5 (+4.1 :frown: ) I had a not so good weekend... :grumble: and I am bloated
Week 4 August 12 - MY B-DAY IS TOMORROW!!!! :-)
Week 5 August 19 –
Week 6 August 26 – 233.9

Week 7 September 2 – 233.8

Hang in there, it will start coming off sooner than later. Have a wonderful weekend. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

SW: 242.4
GW by Christmas: 210

Start Date July 15 - Starting weight 242.4 lbs.
Week 1 July 22 - 240 (-2.4)
Week 2 July 29 - 239.4 (-0.6)
Week 3 August 5 - 235.8 (-3.6)
Week 4 August 12 - 233.8 (-2.0)
Week 5 August 19 - 232.0 (-1.8)
Week 6 August 26 - 228.6 (-3.4)
Week 6 August 26 - 225.6 (-3.0)

Total: -16.8

Hi All,

I can't figure out why but the scale seems to stay pretty much the same during the week and then over the weekend I have big drop (not that I am really complaining). I do have a desk job during the week and am much more active on the weekend but it just seems a little odd.

Anyway, I went to FanExpo this weekend as I mentioned previously and ran my butt off trying to get from place to place and line to line and doing shopping too. There was 59,000 people there this weekend which is a 9,000 jump over last year. I am so glad I went two hours early each day and was within the first 50 people to get in each day. I have some awesome pictures of me and Bruce Campbel, Linda Hamilton, Emma Caulfield, Billy Dee Williams, Avery Brooks, and James Kyson Lee that I will post once I figure out how.

Anyone know how to add pictures to the posts?

Anyway, I hope you are all doing well and from the posts it seems like everyone is working hard. Keep at it and have faith in yourself that you deserve to be where you want to be and to reach your goals.

Take care,
Tammy

I would suggest not weighing everyday, that will just frustrate you. Pick one day a week to weigh and do it the same every time. Me for instance, I weigh in Saturday mornings after I use the restroom and with no clothes on, everytime.
When you weigh everyday it will always be different. Depending on what you eat that day or what you are wearing or what you ate the nite before. Stick with one day a week and you won't see the scale do those weird numbers.
You are doing awesome, keep up the great work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

So I had a yogurt and oatmeal this morning Good Start.

I am also starting to drink water too. Small changes for now.

One meal at a time, you can do it. How are you feeling today? :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Guys, I am really getting discouraged.
I have been good, staying in my calories and drinking my water but my weight seems to be going up instead of down. I don't think it's the fact that I'm not working out because I didn't really do much anyway. Sunday we walked around the zoo for like nearly 4 hours, up and down hills too. That had to count for something. I just feel all bloated and fat and now I am back up to 206 as where Friday I was at 201. I feel constipated and have taken lots of correctol. I don't know what else to do. Any suggestions?
I'm about ready to cry and almost ready to say forget it! But I don't want to. Please, please please help.

Memaw

Are you journaling everything you eat? That is so important so you can see what and where you need to change things up. Also, you need to exercise. It is recomended at least 30 mins of cardio 3-5 times weekly. Find things you enjoy doing, walking outside, taking a bike ride anything is better than nothing at all. Be more strict with yourself, don't give in to all your cravings. One day a week splurge, but in moderation. Try this, eat clean during the work week and use Saturday as your splurge day for doing so well during the week. You can do this, it just takes a routine to get it down. Remember you are doing this for your health and happiness. We are all here for you, keep pushing forward. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

I just started MFP and I love it! It's so motivating
Gonna put my goals on here, so when I record my weight, I'll see how I'm doing
Week 1 July 22 -starting weight=190
Week 2 July 29 -186--woo hoo!!! 4 pounds
185 Week 3 August 1-185= -1 pound
183 Week 4 August 12-183= -2 pounds
181 Week 5 August 19-180= -3 pounds
179 Week 6 August 26 -181.5= +1.5 pounds

177 Week 7 September 2 Labor Day is Monday -178= -3.5 pounds

Welcome, we are glad that you are here. Looking at your numbers, it looks like you are doing an awesome job, keep up the great work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

I am checking in today at 194 for a 1 lb loss.

That is fantastic, keep up the good work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

jjtonic - Love the new pic!!! You're looking fantastic! And I must say that you are such a great supporter to everyone here! So cheers to you! :drinker:

Thanx, I appreciate it. All together since the beginning of the year I have now lost 27 lbs. I feel amazing. Can't wait to get that last 13 pounds off.
I hope you have a fabulous weekend. :bigsmile:

memaw66

Guys, I am really getting discouraged.
I have been good, staying in my calories and drinking my water but my weight seems to be going up instead of down. I don't think it's the fact that I'm not working out because I didn't really do much anyway. Sunday we walked around the zoo for like nearly 4 hours, up and down hills too. That had to count for something. I just feel all bloated and fat and now I am back up to 206 as where Friday I was at 201. I feel constipated and have taken lots of correctol. I don't know what else to do. Any suggestions?
I'm about ready to cry and almost ready to say forget it! But I don't want to. Please, please please help.

Memaw

Are you journaling everything you eat? That is so important so you can see what and where you need to change things up. Also, you need to exercise. It is recomended at least 30 mins of cardio 3-5 times weekly. Find things you enjoy doing, walking outside, taking a bike ride anything is better than nothing at all. Be more strict with yourself, don't give in to all your cravings. One day a week splurge, but in moderation. Try this, eat clean during the work week and use Saturday as your splurge day for doing so well during the week. You can do this, it just takes a routine to get it down. Remember you are doing this for your health and happiness. We are all here for you, keep pushing forward. :bigsmile:

Thanks for all the support. You look GREAT by the way!!!! When I weighed at the doctor last Friday it was exactly the same as my scale at home. So I know my scale is correct. I weigh in the morning after I go pottty and with no clothes on. I am happy to say that today I am down nearly 2 lbs . I don't know what was going on with my body this week but I really think it has to do with the fact that I am not having regular bowel movements. We'll see what happens next week. I am going to get back into some sore of exercise routine. It was really hard to get back to after coming back from vacation. But, hey, it's a new month and a new start right? And I will be getting off work 2 hrs earlier so I can workout before I cook and eat dinner. That will be so much better because after dinner I am done for the day. Before I wasn't getting home until 630 so by the time I cooked and ate dinner it was already 8pm and I was exhausted. So hopefully the change will be good. Thanks for all the encouraging words everyone. And congrats to all of you, you are all doing so well, I am so proud. Now if I could just get under 200!!!!!:mad: :mad:

Memaw

datenshi

Woohoo! I just noticed looking at my ticker that I am 1/4 of the way to my target weight!!!

:bigsmile:

Tammy

magglett

Hi everyone ...

Iffer75

Thanks for all the support. You look GREAT by the way!!!! When I weighed at the doctor last Friday it was exactly the same as my scale at home. So I know my scale is correct. I weigh in the morning after I go pottty and with no clothes on. I am happy to say that today I am down nearly 2 lbs . I don't know what was going on with my body this week but I really think it has to do with the fact that I am not having regular bowel movements. We'll see what happens next week. I am going to get back into some sore of exercise routine. It was really hard to get back to after coming back from vacation. But, hey, it's a new month and a new start right? And I will be getting off work 2 hrs earlier so I can workout before I cook and eat dinner. That will be so much better because after dinner I am done for the day. Before I wasn't getting home until 630 so by the time I cooked and ate dinner it was already 8pm and I was exhausted. So hopefully the change will be good. Thanks for all the encouraging words everyone. And congrats to all of you, you are all doing so well, I am so proud. Now if I could just get under 200!!!!!:mad: :mad:

Memaw

Thank you. :bigsmile:
Once you get into your new routine it will start to come off slowly. Hang in there don't give up on yourself, you are so worth it. Have a great weekend. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Woohoo! I just noticed looking at my ticker that I am 1/4 of the way to my target weight!!!

:bigsmile:

Tammy

That is fantastic Tammy, keep up the great work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Hi everyone ...

I so plan on it. Have a good one yourself. :bigsmile:

jacqueline0821

So I had a yogurt and oatmeal this morning Good Start.

I am also starting to drink water too. Small changes for now.

One meal at a time, you can do it. How are you feeling today? :bigsmile:

Well I went and saw my doctor and we are making some progress. My doctor took me off of my thyroid medication and put be on a new medication that I have to take 3 times a day (with food and plenty of water) :grumble: It is to remove insulin from my body/help my body absorb the necessary insulin, he believes that I may be insulin resistent causing me to be tired. He also said that I need to eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. No excuses now :laugh: He said that in combination with the medication and balanced diet/exercise that I should see a few pounds come off. :bigsmile:

Therefore I ate very good today. Instead of the usual friday night 2 slices of pizza and 2-3 pieces of cheese bread I had 1/2 slice of pizzza and 1 piece of cheese bread and some salad. This weekend will be a little difficult because I am going on a weekend vacation with my fiance. However I am going to bring some weights and pack some fruit for the fridge as snacks.

I also did a 2 mile walk at home dvd last night and tonight. I am not logging my food right now, as I am just trying to make more healthy choices as I get use to the new medication. My doctor said it is very possible that I will be sick to my stomach for a few days while my system adjusts. :grumble:

I hope that everyone is doing well!

Channing

woops!

Channing

So I had a yogurt and oatmeal this morning Good Start.

I am also starting to drink water too. Small changes for now.

One meal at a time, you can do it. How are you feeling today? :bigsmile:

Well I went and saw my doctor and we are making some progress. My doctor took me off of my thyroid medication and put be on a new medication that I have to take 3 times a day (with food and plenty of water) :grumble: It is to remove insulin from my body/help my body absorb the necessary insulin, he believes that I may be insulin resistent causing me to be tired. He also said that I need to eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. No excuses now :laugh: He said that in combination with the medication and balanced diet/exercise that I should see a few pounds come off. :bigsmile:

Therefore I ate very good today. Instead of the usual friday night 2 slices of pizza and 2-3 pieces of cheese bread I had 1/2 slice of pizzza and 1 piece of cheese bread and some salad. This weekend will be a little difficult because I am going on a weekend vacation with my fiance. However I am going to bring some weights and pack some fruit for the fridge as snacks.

I also did a 2 mile walk at home dvd last night and tonight. I am not logging my food right now, as I am just trying to make more healthy choices as I get use to the new medication. My doctor said it is very possible that I will be sick to my stomach for a few days while my system adjusts. :grumble:

I hope that everyone is doing well!

Glad that you're making progress with your doctor! You can do it! Bringing snacks on vacation is definitely a good idea. My boyfriend and I always have to do that, otherwise we're eating junk the whole time! Have fun!:flowerforyou:

Went on a 5k run this morning and will rest tomorrow in preparation for my 10k race on Monday! AHHH! Hope I don't embarrass myself, but what else is new!:laugh:

Oh and I finally bought some Truvia to try and kick this Splenda addiction!

annerssju

Hi everyone,
I'm living in fear of Wednesday's weigh in. I was down the shore with the family over the weekend, and was not very healthy and did not keep track of my calories. My (lame) excuse for not doing so was that I didn't have a computer at the beach to log into MFP, but I know I should have written all the food down and logged it in when I got home, but I did not.
I am REALLY hoping that if I exercise and I eat a little below my recommended caloric intake for today and tomorrow, that maybe I will at least maintain, and not gain anything for this week. Does this sound like a good plan?!?! HAHA, GOOD LUCK EVERYONE. Hope you all had a good Labor Day weekend and didn't fall off the wagon like I did!!

magglett

Hi there all ... I just got back from a weekend away ... family reunion ... what can I say ... 2 days in a car with no exercise and one day in between filled with lots and lots and lots of food with not too many healthy choices to be found. I did walk a lot and rode a peddle boat with my daughter for 1/2 hour so that killed a few calories. I haven't been near a scale at all so we'll see what the Wednesday weigh in says. Hopefully there won't be too much damage done. I hope you all had a nice long weekend. Talk to you soon.

kristariley

I like your thinking! I have a similar goal to look good for Christmas and I hadn't thought of breaking it down like this...makes it all seem doable!! Good luck!

datenshi

I like your thinking! I have a similar goal to look good for Christmas and I hadn't thought of breaking it down like this...makes it all seem doable!! Good luck!

Welcome to the group and good luck with your goals!!! We weigh in every Wednesday. But you don't have to do Wed's, you can do another day if you prefer but we do it once a week.

Take care,
Tammy

memaw66

Well, dang it. I was doing so well until yesterday and I went on a binge of eating! So got on the scale this morning and wouldn't you know it, back up to 205!!! Ugggg what is wrong with me?????
So I am back on the wagon this morning. Drinking my water and logging my food. I also found a Biggest Loser Season 2 work out for $3.99 this weekend. I am going to try it tonight. Since they change my hours I know have a full hour for lunch. I am going to go check out this place I used to go walk and see if it's still available and I think I will start spending my lunch hour walking instead of just sitting here on the computer. I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!


Memaw

kdm9295

Hello everyone. I'm back from my long weekend for Grandma's birthday. I was quite pleased when I got on the scale and didn't gain this weekend. There wasn't a lot of working out, but I was able to control the eatting.
My Grandma just turned 95! I'm doing this weight loss/healthy living journey because if I have this longevity in my gene's then I want to be healthy and enjoy it.
At 95 she is both physically and mentally healthy, a real blessing.
She has 6 children, 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and as of 2 months ago 1 great-great-grandson. That's a whole lot of family!

Iffer75

Well I went and saw my doctor and we are making some progress. My doctor took me off of my thyroid medication and put be on a new medication that I have to take 3 times a day (with food and plenty of water) :grumble: It is to remove insulin from my body/help my body absorb the necessary insulin, he believes that I may be insulin resistent causing me to be tired. He also said that I need to eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. No excuses now :laugh: He said that in combination with the medication and balanced diet/exercise that I should see a few pounds come off. :bigsmile:

Therefore I ate very good today. Instead of the usual friday night 2 slices of pizza and 2-3 pieces of cheese bread I had 1/2 slice of pizzza and 1 piece of cheese bread and some salad. This weekend will be a little difficult because I am going on a weekend vacation with my fiance. However I am going to bring some weights and pack some fruit for the fridge as snacks.

I also did a 2 mile walk at home dvd last night and tonight. I am not logging my food right now, as I am just trying to make more healthy choices as I get use to the new medication. My doctor said it is very possible that I will be sick to my stomach for a few days while my system adjusts. :grumble:

I hope that everyone is doing well!

I hope that you had a great weekend with your fiance'.
How are you doing with your new meds? Any upset stomach? I hope not too bad, if so.
That is great that you substituted some of your usual Friday meal for salad. I know it is not as good as the Pizza, but so much better for you in the long run. I know how hard it is to eat good foods for you, but I know you can do it.
Have a fantastic week. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Glad that you're making progress with your doctor! You can do it! Bringing snacks on vacation is definitely a good idea. My boyfriend and I always have to do that, otherwise we're eating junk the whole time! Have fun!:flowerforyou:

Went on a 5k run this morning and will rest tomorrow in preparation for my 10k race on Monday! AHHH! Hope I don't embarrass myself, but what else is new!:laugh:

Oh and I finally bought some Truvia to try and kick this Splenda addiction!

How was your 10K yesterday?

Iffer75

Hi everyone,
I'm living in fear of Wednesday's weigh in. I was down the shore with the family over the weekend, and was not very healthy and did not keep track of my calories. My (lame) excuse for not doing so was that I didn't have a computer at the beach to log into MFP, but I know I should have written all the food down and logged it in when I got home, but I did not.
I am REALLY hoping that if I exercise and I eat a little below my recommended caloric intake for today and tomorrow, that maybe I will at least maintain, and not gain anything for this week. Does this sound like a good plan?!?! HAHA, GOOD LUCK EVERYONE. Hope you all had a good Labor Day weekend and didn't fall off the wagon like I did!!

We all have those weekends. I would not recommend eating under your calorie count. Just make sure that you exercise. It is so important to fuel your body. Don't stress too much over the scale. I know that we weigh in once a week, but every week will be different for everyone. If you are up a pound this week, just put it in high gear to eat better for this week and make sure to really push it with your exercise. Hang in there, you are doing an awesome job. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Hi there all ... I just got back from a weekend away ... family reunion ... what can I say ... 2 days in a car with no exercise and one day in between filled with lots and lots and lots of food with not too many healthy choices to be found. I did walk a lot and rode a peddle boat with my daughter for 1/2 hour so that killed a few calories. I haven't been near a scale at all so we'll see what the Wednesday weigh in says. Hopefully there won't be too much damage done. I hope you all had a nice long weekend. Talk to you soon.

Sounds like you had a great weekend. Don't fret too much over the scale, we all have a week here and there that we do not do so good. Just remember today is a new day and eat better today and exercise. You are doing such an amazing job, keep up the great work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Well, dang it. I was doing so well until yesterday and I went on a binge of eating! So got on the scale this morning and wouldn't you know it, back up to 205!!! Ugggg what is wrong with me?????
So I am back on the wagon this morning. Drinking my water and logging my food. I also found a Biggest Loser Season 2 work out for $3.99 this weekend. I am going to try it tonight. Since they change my hours I know have a full hour for lunch. I am going to go check out this place I used to go walk and see if it's still available and I think I will start spending my lunch hour walking instead of just sitting here on the computer. I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!


Memaw

I seriosly recommend you do not weigh yourself everyday, it will just bring you down and frustrate you to no end. Just do your weigh in once a week and you will not see your weight fluctuate. I did a little test over the weekend and Saturday I was down and Sunday I was up and Monday I was down. There is water weight to consider and other factors. Just weigh once a week so you do not see that fluctuation. It will make you feel so much better.
Also remember that you can not change yesterday. Today is a new day and start with one meal at a time and go from there. That is fantastic that you are going to walk on your lunch that will help tremendously. You are doing an awesome job, keep up the great work.

Iffer75

Hello everyone. I'm back from my long weekend for Grandma's birthday. I was quite pleased when I got on the scale and didn't gain this weekend. There wasn't a lot of working out, but I was able to control the eatting.
My Grandma just turned 95! I'm doing this weight loss/healthy living journey because if I have this longevity in my gene's then I want to be healthy and enjoy it.
At 95 she is both physically and mentally healthy, a real blessing.
She has 6 children, 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and as of 2 months ago 1 great-great-grandson. That's a whole lot of family!

Wow, that is amazing. I am sure she has some great stories to tell.
It sounds like you are doing good with your eating. Keep up the great work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Okay here is my weigh in for Saturday
Start Date July 15 186.0
Week 1 July 22 186.0
Week 2 July 29 186.0
Week 3 August 5 186.0
Week 4 August 12 186.0
Week 5 August 19 181.2
Week 6 August 26 179.2 (down 2 pounds)
Week 7 September 5 178.0

At least I am now slowly lossing again. I feel great and am done with my first round of P90X. I will be doing Core Rhythms for a few weeks and then will start round 2 of P90X on October 5.