Looking Good For Christmas - Week 9

Iffer75

Start Date July 15 Starting weight 169
Week 1 July 22 167.5
Week 2 July 29 164.5

Week 3 August 5 164
Week 4 August 12 163.5
Week 5 August 19 163.5
Week 6 August 26 160.2

Week 7 September 2 160.2
Week 8 September 9 158.0

You are doing an amazing job, keep up the good work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Start Date July 15 Starting weight 177.2
Week 1 July 22 177.6 (up 0.4 too many treats while camping!)
Week 2 July 29 174.9 one mini goal down!

Week 3 August 5 175.5 TOM and salt--I hate salt!
Week 4 August 12 174.8 A little better but not what I had hoped for.
Week 5 August 19 174 surprising with all the junk I ate this weekend.
Week 6 August 26 172.6 Very acceptable!

Week 7 September 2 175.6 Ate way too much junk!
Week 8 September 9 173.7 filling up with fiber helps!

I am starting to see a trend-- maybe all the junk needs to get booted out of the house!! I went through a time where I was constantly hungry and then realized that upping my fiber intake has made a huge difference. I am watching that and my protein intake. Now to just stay on task.

That is awesome!!! You are finding what works for you, keep up the great work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Start Date July 15 Starting weight 189
Week 1 July 22 188 (-1, -1.5in.)
Week 2 July 29 188 ( no loss , but no gain)

Week 3 Aug 5, 187 (-1, no change in inches this week)
Week 4 Aug 12, 187 (no change)
Week 5 Aug 19, 186
Week 6 Aug 26, 186

Week 7 Sep 2, 186
Week 8 Sep 9, 186
I've had no change in 3 weeks. and only down 3 pounds from the starting weight. I'm trying to stay focused and not get frustrated, but it's hard.

Maybe change things up a little. Do a different workout video for a week or two and then change to another one. It is best to confuse your body, it will burn more calories when it does not know what it is doing. Hang in there, it will start coming off before you know it. :bigsmile:

jacqueline0821

Thanks so much!! To answer your previous question: The medication gave me a terrible upset stomach the first day and the third day I threw up that night. I called the doctor and he said to take 1 pill in the morning for a week, 2 pills during the day for the second week, and then all 3 for the third week and then I should be adapted to it. I feel great today and have lost my appetite a little which is helping with my cravings.

Oh and I haven't had pop in 7 days now, I did pick up some diet ice tea to help me get through the day. No sugar and no calories.:happy:

Mamakatspokane

Start Date July 15 Starting weight 169
Week 1 July 22 167.5
Week 2 July 29 164.5

Week 3 August 5 164
Week 4 August 12 163.5
Week 5 August 19 163.5
Week 6 August 26 160.2

Week 7 September 2 160.2
Week 8 September 9 158.0

You are doing an amazing job, keep up the good work. :bigsmile:

Thanks, I'm feeling good and have lost 10% of my body weight

Iffer75

Who else is stuck on a plateau here? For those of you who have busted out of a long plateau period, what did you do that worked? I'd appreciate any advise 'cuz I'm getting frustrated (not enough to throw in the towel, though - I just want the scale to move again!)

I was on a plateau for the longest time and I finally got out of it. What I did was talked to someone who is a nutritionist on the Beachbody website and he helped me tweek my food. At the time I was also doing the P90X program. Some points that are important to know are: Eat your fruit for breakfast or mid-morning snack (believe it or not fruit is very high in carbs and sugars). The reason for eating them in the morning is to give your body time to burn the carbs off before bedtime. Also, eat the main portion of your carbs before your afternoon snack because they also need to process before you go t bed. Protien is a must especially if you are working out on a regular basis. For dinner try chicken, eggs or pork (I have pork loins for dinner every nite). Also, maybe for dinner throw in a big salad, use the salad spritzers for your dressing. On most of them they are only 1 calorie per squirt. You are more than welcome to take a look at my food day to get an idea of what I do. I usually eat the same thing all week. I know alot of people don't like to eat the same thing everyday, but I absolutely love everything I eat, so it is not a problem for me.
On exercise, if you are doing DVDs at home I suggest switching up every couple or weeks. It will keep your body guessing and burning calories. I just finished the 90 day program of P90X and it was an awesome workout. I will be doing another round of it starting October 5. So right now I am actually switching up and doing a DVD from Core Rhythms. It is a dance video and is a lot of fun. I also am doing a jogging program called Couch to 5K. I am burning a lot of calories with that. At the end of this program I will be able to jog 3 miles or 30 mins straight without stopping. I am on week 4 and loving it.
If you have other questions, do not hesitate to ask. I will do my best to help you out. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Thanks so much!! To answer your previous question: The medication gave me a terrible upset stomach the first day and the third day I threw up that night. I called the doctor and he said to take 1 pill in the morning for a week, 2 pills during the day for the second week, and then all 3 for the third week and then I should be adapted to it. I feel great today and have lost my appetite a little which is helping with my cravings.

Oh and I haven't had pop in 7 days now, I did pick up some diet ice tea to help me get through the day. No sugar and no calories.:happy:

Sorry about the upset stomach, I hope that is better now. It is good that it is helping with your cravings. Do make sure you still have your 5 mini-meals a day to keep your body fueled.
That is great that you have not had soda for 7 days, Keep up the great work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Start Date July 15 Starting weight 169
Week 1 July 22 167.5
Week 2 July 29 164.5

Week 3 August 5 164
Week 4 August 12 163.5
Week 5 August 19 163.5
Week 6 August 26 160.2

Week 7 September 2 160.2
Week 8 September 9 158.0

You are doing an amazing job, keep up the good work. :bigsmile:

Thanks, I'm feeling good and have lost 10% of my body weight

That is awesome!!! :bigsmile:

annerssju

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.
Week 8 September 9 - 172 WHEW! I can't believe it. I thought I blew it on Sat. but tried to be healthy the rest of the days, and I guess it worked!!
Week 9 September 16
Week 10 September 23
Week 11 September 30

Week 12 October 7 Canadian Thanksgiving is on Monday
Week 13 October 14 .
Week 14 October 21
Week 15 October 28

Week 16 November 4
Week 17 November 11
Week 18 November 18
Week 19 November 25 American Thanksgiving is Tomorrow!

Week 20 December 2
Week 21 December 9
Week 22 December 16
Week 23 December 23 Christmas Eve is Tomorrow!
My goal is to be 150lbs. by Xmas!!

belldandy1

So I have been gone for the past three weeks. Ouch!!! Sorry about that. I have fallen into a motivational slump. I am glad to see so many of you doing so well. I need to get back on track! In order to reach my second mini goal I need to lose 1.8 pounds per week for the next three. Hopefully I can do that. If not I won't hate myself too much.

Start Date July 15 - Starting weight 179 lbs.
Week 1 July 22 - 177 (-2)
Week 2 July 29 - 175 (-2)

Week 3 August 5 - 173 (-2) (-6 total)
Week 4 August 12 - 172 (-1) (-7 total)
Week 5 August 19 - 170 (-2) (-9 total)
Week 6 August 26- 3 year Anniversary! Mini Goal weight = 169


Week 7 September 2 Labor Day is Monday
Week 8 September 9 - 167 (-11 total)
Week 9 September 16
Week 10 September 23
Week 11 September 30 Mini Goal Weight 161.5


Week 12 October 7 Canadian Thanksgiving is on Monday
Week 13 October 14 .
Week 14 October 21
Week 15 October 28 Halloween in 3 days! - Mini goal weight - 155.5

Week 16 November 4
Week 17 November 11
Week 18 November 18
Week 19 November 25 American Thanksgiving is Tomorrow! 149.5

Week 20 December 2
Week 21 December 9
Week 22 December 16
Week 23 December 23 Christmas Eve is Tomorrow! Goal Weight -144

Do any of you guys have any tricks for getting motivated again?

MayLan

HI all,

I would like to join your group. I think having a goal of looking good for christmas is just great. I love christmas, it's actually my favorite holiday.

Overall starting weight: 198lb
Starting Weight at week 1: 191lb
week 1August 29th Weight: 190lb
Week 2 September 5th Weight: 188lb (-10 total)
Week 3 September 12 Weight:

magglett

HI all,

I would like to join your group. I think having a goal of looking good for christmas is just great. I love christmas, it's actually my favorite holiday.

Overall starting weight: 198lb
Starting Weight at week 1: 191lb
week 1August 29th Weight: 190lb
Week 2 September 5th Weight: 188lb (-10 total)
Week 3 September 12 Weight:

Welcome Welcome Welcome ... glad to have you here. Christmas is my most favourite holiday too.

magglett

memaw66

Right back at ya, Maggs!!! I love how you are always so uplifting and positive!

magglett

Right back at ya, Maggs!!! I love how you are always so uplifting and positive!

LOL ... my hubby wouldn't agree that I'm "always so uplifting and positive" ... LOL

anthrochix

Who else is stuck on a plateau here? For those of you who have busted out of a long plateau period, what did you do that worked? I'd appreciate any advise 'cuz I'm getting frustrated (not enough to throw in the towel, though - I just want the scale to move again!)

I was on a plateau for the longest time and I finally got out of it. What I did was talked to someone who is a nutritionist on the Beachbody website and he helped me tweek my food. At the time I was also doing the P90X program. Some points that are important to know are: Eat your fruit for breakfast or mid-morning snack (believe it or not fruit is very high in carbs and sugars). The reason for eating them in the morning is to give your body time to burn the carbs off before bedtime. Also, eat the main portion of your carbs before your afternoon snack because they also need to process before you go t bed. Protien is a must especially if you are working out on a regular basis. For dinner try chicken, eggs or pork (I have pork loins for dinner every nite). Also, maybe for dinner throw in a big salad, use the salad spritzers for your dressing. On most of them they are only 1 calorie per squirt. You are more than welcome to take a look at my food day to get an idea of what I do. I usually eat the same thing all week. I know alot of people don't like to eat the same thing everyday, but I absolutely love everything I eat, so it is not a problem for me.
On exercise, if you are doing DVDs at home I suggest switching up every couple or weeks. It will keep your body guessing and burning calories. I just finished the 90 day program of P90X and it was an awesome workout. I will be doing another round of it starting October 5. So right now I am actually switching up and doing a DVD from Core Rhythms. It is a dance video and is a lot of fun. I also am doing a jogging program called Couch to 5K. I am burning a lot of calories with that. At the end of this program I will be able to jog 3 miles or 30 mins straight without stopping. I am on week 4 and loving it.
If you have other questions, do not hesitate to ask. I will do my best to help you out. :bigsmile:

Thanks. I'm kinda already doing all that stuff already. I work out 3x a week at Curves plus I fast-walk 1 mile to and 1 mile from the train to work every day (with my big heavy backpack on to boot!). My schedule is really tight so it's hard to find any more time than that for exercise. I'm at about 1600 calories a day, all clean eating, whole foods that take up even more of my time to prepare. That seems as low as I can go on the calories and not die from hunger. It took me a good few weeks to get used to my first "drop" after losing my first 15 pounds.
I have oatmeal every morning, lunch is my BIG meal at about 500 calories, and dinner is a 3-4 ounce portion of lean protein with 2 fresh veggies of whatever is in the fridge. I think I'm doing all of the right stuff, but the scale is still stuck!!!!!

Iffer75

Thu 07/23/09 07:25 AMStart Date July 15 Starting weight 208
Week 1 July 22 206.4 down 1.6 (could be more but TOM!)
Week 2 July 29 204.4 Down 2 Whoo hooo almost made my goal of under 200 by Aug 1!!!!

Week 3 August 5 Will be on Vacation, won't be able to weigh in. Be back next week.
Week 4 August 12 211 (gained of 6.6 pounds )

Week 5 August 19 208lb Still working off the vacation weight
Week 6 August 26 204!!! I'll take it. Back down to pre-vacation weight!!

Week 7 September 2 Labor Day is Monday 205.6
Week 8 September 9 204 (-1.6) down 4lbs total. I guess that's better than being up 4!:laugh:
I had really hoped to be farther along by now, but since I'm lower than I was last week, I won't complain. It's my own fault anyway.

Congrats to you ladies for doing so well. Keep up the good work!

Give yourself some credit. We all have a hard week here and there. You are doing great. Keep up the good work. :bigsmile:

Awwww shucks! You are so sweet. But it is my fault, I have been bad since our vacation and can't seem to get it under control again!:sad:

Start with one meal at a time and go from there. Today is a new day. Choose to eat a clean meal at least once a day and then two a day and so on. You can do it. We are all here cheering you on. Remember why you are doing this. For you. Let me know if I can help in any way. :bigsmile:

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.
Week 8 September 9 - 172 WHEW! I can't believe it. I thought I blew it on Sat. but tried to be healthy the rest of the days, and I guess it worked!!

WHOOOHOOO!!! Keep up the great work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

So I have been gone for the past three weeks. Ouch!!! Sorry about that. I have fallen into a motivational slump. I am glad to see so many of you doing so well. I need to get back on track! In order to reach my second mini goal I need to lose 1.8 pounds per week for the next three. Hopefully I can do that. If not I won't hate myself too much.

Start Date July 15 - Starting weight 179 lbs.
Week 1 July 22 - 177 (-2)
Week 2 July 29 - 175 (-2)

Week 3 August 5 - 173 (-2) (-6 total)
Week 4 August 12 - 172 (-1) (-7 total)
Week 5 August 19 - 170 (-2) (-9 total)
Week 6 August 26- 3 year Anniversary! Mini Goal weight = 169


Week 7 September 2 Labor Day is Monday
Week 8 September 9 - 167 (-11 total)

Do any of you guys have any tricks for getting motivated again?

You can do anything you set your mind to. Just remember why you are doing this. Post pics of what you want to look like after you lose the weight. Buy an outfit that you would not buy for yourself and hang it up where you can see it every day. That way when you go into the kitchen to eat something, that outfit will remind you to choose healthy food instead of junk food. Also, while sitting on the couch and saying that you are too tired to workout, look at that outfit and remember why you want to workout. You want to get into that outfit by Christmas. You can do it. We are all here cheering you on. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

HI all,

I would like to join your group. I think having a goal of looking good for christmas is just great. I love christmas, it's actually my favorite holiday.

Overall starting weight: 198lb
Starting Weight at week 1: 191lb
week 1August 29th Weight: 190lb
Week 2 September 5th Weight: 188lb (-10 total)
Week 3 September 12 Weight:

Welcome, we are glad you are here. You are doing awesome so far. Keep up the great work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Thanks. I'm kinda already doing all that stuff already. I work out 3x a week at Curves plus I fast-walk 1 mile to and 1 mile from the train to work every day (with my big heavy backpack on to boot!). My schedule is really tight so it's hard to find any more time than that for exercise. I'm at about 1600 calories a day, all clean eating, whole foods that take up even more of my time to prepare. That seems as low as I can go on the calories and not die from hunger. It took me a good few weeks to get used to my first "drop" after losing my first 15 pounds.
I have oatmeal every morning, lunch is my BIG meal at about 500 calories, and dinner is a 3-4 ounce portion of lean protein with 2 fresh veggies of whatever is in the fridge. I think I'm doing all of the right stuff, but the scale is still stuck!!!!!

It does sound like you are doing everything right. Just hang in there, it will eventually start going down. I competely understand your frustration. Just keep doing what you are doing. :bigsmile:

Channing

Well everyone, I'm going on the road tomorrow for about 10 days, so no weigh in for me next week as it will be hard to get to a computer regularly.

Lets hope I make good choices off my routine. Lots of travel time in the car and weird hours ( late nights are my prime time to be attacked by munchies :blushing: ) Still going to get my exercise in whenever I can. It's always fun to run in new cities!

I'll still be cheering you on in spirit! :drinker:

Iffer75

Well everyone, I'm going on the road tomorrow for about 10 days, so no weigh in for me next week as it will be hard to get to a computer regularly.

Lets hope I make good choices off my routine. Lots of travel time in the car and weird hours ( late nights are my prime time to be attacked by munchies :blushing: ) Still going to get my exercise in whenever I can. It's always fun to run in new cities!

I'll still be cheering you on in spirit! :drinker:

Have a fantastic time!!! :bigsmile:

magglett

Hi everyone ... How are you all doing? I just got back from shopping ... my husband and I were out looking for a nice gift for his parents 50th anniversary ... we went around the mall for a couple of hours and I think we found something nice ... but of course we have to please all five siblings since we all put in together. Hopefully they agree since the party is in a week and a half ... in my opinion ... we're cutting it kind of close. Anyway ... my eating and exercise today went well ... made good choices. I'm really pooped after the stressful work day and shopping so I think I'll have a nice cup of herbal tea and then head off to bed. Talk to you all again soon.

new_Kendra

Good job everyone! Even those that didn't lose, you didn't give up! Sorry this is late. I did not get to weigh in and post Wednesday. Work conference…

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
Week 8 September 11 – 230.9 (-3.1 YEAH! I just might make my mini goal!)
Week 9 September 16
Week 10 September 23
Week 11 September 30 mini goal - 225

magglett

Okay .. It's Friday!! Just have to get through 8 hours of work then the weekend is all mine.

Iffer75

Hi everyone ... How are you all doing? I just got back from shopping ... my husband and I were out looking for a nice gift for his parents 50th anniversary ... we went around the mall for a couple of hours and I think we found something nice ... but of course we have to please all five siblings since we all put in together. Hopefully they agree since the party is in a week and a half ... in my opinion ... we're cutting it kind of close. Anyway ... my eating and exercise today went well ... made good choices. I'm really pooped after the stressful work day and shopping so I think I'll have a nice cup of herbal tea and then head off to bed. Talk to you all again soon.

I hope you have a fantastic weekend!!! :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Good job everyone! Even those that didn't lose, you didn't give up! Sorry this is late. I did not get to weigh in and post Wednesday. Work conference…

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
Week 8 September 11 – 230.9 (-3.1 YEAH! I just might make my mini goal!)
Week 9 September 16
Week 10 September 23
Week 11 September 30 mini goal - 225

You will get there. You are doing great!!! Have a wonderful weekend. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Okay .. It's Friday!! Just have to get through 8 hours of work then the weekend is all mine.

I am with you on that. Have a fantastic weekend!!! :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Okay .. It's Friday!! Just have to get through 8 hours of work then the weekend is all mine.

I am with you on that. Have a fantastic weekend!!! :bigsmile: