Honestly, haven't seen much of a difference yet...I've been struggling at times, but still giving it a try. I've lowered my calories a bit, and see if that helps.

I just have to share... my goal for Phase 1 is ambitious: 30 pounds. That means to stay on track, I have to lose 10 pounds a month.

Here we are, 11 days in and I am already 6 pounds down!!

I know the beginning is easier, of course, but I gotta say, I'm pretty pumped and I do believe I'm going to make my first goal.

How are you guys doing? I hope you are doing well, if you're able to tell at this point... I know a few people aren't going to weigh in much in between.

I, too, am hoping to lose 30 lbs during Phase 1. So far I am down 5 lbs with two weeks still to go in the first month. Workouts this week have been sporadic due to trying to get ready for a trip next week and my Zumba instructor being out of commission. Will definitely be getting some different exercise in next week! Lots of swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, etc. I'm taking my running shoes, too, so I hope to see more results!

Good luck to everyone! Can't wait to see how everyone is doing at the end of Phase 1!

Down 5.2 since beginning this challenge. 20.6 to go to meet my first goal. Feeling good about progress.

Very proud of all you for your losses..I'm working on it. I'm really trying to make a real effort to avoid binging and stay on track..aiming to have losses myself fairly soon. :bigsmile:

My pants keep falling down! If that's not progress, I don't know what is!

My scales battery is bit the dust, so wont know for a while until I replace it..but my clothes do feel better..and my guess..I'm down at least 2 or 3lbs since 9/1

October for me is a new month, and a new plan..I put myself down to 2lbs a week at 1390 calories for starters..going to try and keep things as clean as I can.

Hows everyone doing with their progress? My progress is still been painfully slow, and thats my own fault, trying to really make up for it by eating more clean and healthy, avoiding binges, and working out. Remember to stay strong, keep your goals in mind! We have just over 6 weeks left of this phase, so make it count! :bigsmile:

I lost 12 lbs in September, which is when I started for real. The summer was a "practice" am I ready for this. This month I have only lost 5 lbs so far. I feel like I keep looking at my weight loss graph and wonder why it isn't falling off! I have tried to rope in 3 of my friends to support me by exercising with me. So far one friend has walked with me twice, friend 2 bailed out on me last night, friend 3 is suppose to go to the gym with me tonight and tomorrow. I know I can't make them accountable for me, but I was hoping it would inspire me to workout more often. I have set the 30lbs goal for December as well. I was solid on that goal at the beginning of Sept, and even felt like it was solid on Oct 1st, now I am concerned I won't get to 20lbs by the end of Oct. *** On a more positive note**** I have been going to the gym alone in the mornings 4 days a week. The friends were going to be a bonus workout. Thank you everyone for posting, it helps to know that others are struggling too, but really helps to see success stories to motivate me!

ps= anyone know how to add my weight loss bar to my post?

Thanks WalkingGirl