I'm 15.2 today. That's on the high end of my 210-215 flux weight. I started out doing good this week. Then the weather dropped down back into the 30's and grey so my mood just went down the tubes and with it my diet. Today it's beautiful and sunny so I feel happier at least. I'm not to worried about it though cause I know in 3-4 days time I'll be helping my sister clean her dorm room and move. That's 3 flights of stairs... I will be wearing my Polar FT4 for moving day In other words between eating out and the fact the casino we stay at has the BEST ice cream yeah later this week is screwed any how lol! They also have a pool so I'l hopefully get to do some swimming hehe That's the one exercise I enjoy doing but don't have a pool any where near me :sad: If I had a car that wouldn't be a problem. Being poor sucks! Good luck everyone! Hope you all have had a good week!

280 still have not budged.... Started growing sprouts yesterday so watch out fat... I also had some quick meals and think there maybe some processed food retention.... Going to hit some extra cardio this week...

1. Not weighing in because my scale and I have had a falling out! Seriously started working with a trainer and will weigh on Memorial Day with him - he'll do a body fat measurement follow up and measurements as well. The scale and I don't play with each other in between.

2. The week was great - well under on my net calories for the week and my body is changing. Worked out 4 days this week (day 5 was thrown off by moving new furniture into the house instead). Treading water is the best exercise! Oh and I jogged this week - up and down the hallway - but I jogged!!

3. This coming week I'll be at the gym 5 days. Sun/Mon/Weds/Thurs/Fri. Mon/Weds with the trainer. (Kettle bells are SO EVIL!)

Hope everyone's week was as great as mine!

Peace,
Sassy!

1) SW: 165 CW: 162 = 3 lbs lost = woohoo!


2) I'm feeling pretty good about this first week. I'm a little surprised about the 3 lbs lost. I wasn't expecting it … definitely hoping for it, but not expecting it since my weight loss seems slow lately. I've definitely been doing my best, Easter dinner not withstanding, although even that was fairly restrained. I think my biggest struggle will be finding a way to maintain this lifestyle. At the moment it's relatively easy. I have a beach vacation fast approaching and lots of great bikinis and clothes I desperately want to fit into. Once the vacation is over, I imagine it might be more of a struggle to keep up the same focus and intensity.


3) Week 2 should be great. I have an appointment with a trainer tomorrow to give me some suggestions on new exercises. I have bad knees and costochondritis, so lifting heavy weights can sometimes be off limits. I'm excited to see what she proposes. The upcoming vacation is definitely keeping me motivated. I don't think I'll be avoiding anything in particular. I managed a pub dinner and wine last Friday, so I think everything in moderation is good. New goals? Firming up.

While I've had a great week, I see that some others have struggled a little … you can do it! We all experience set-backs, and I think the fact that you're still in this group and being so honest shows a real commitment to this challenge and most important a commitment to yourselves! I'm delighted to be going through these 5 weeks with what appears to be a great group of people! :happy:

1. My start weight for this challenge was 232 CW :222. I have lost 10lbs this week. Not sure how I did it. I know I was stuck for a bit and kicked my self into gear this week. Hit the gym three times this week. Probably will go tonight, but the weather is so nasty out. I no longer fit into my 18's the way I use to. I have to always pull them up. Good thing I have some 16's that are still new from last time I lost weight. I have just donated my 20's and all my cloths that do not fit any more. No excuses to keep anything. Lost an inch each on my hips and waist this week too.


2. I feel great about it. I am just scared that how much I lost this week maybe due to the fact I have been sick, but I have been eating and working out all week. I just hope the scale does not go back up. It would be a big downer. When I stepped on the scale yesterday I thought it was wrong, so I moved it and tried again, and I moved it again to another stop and it kept on coming up the same. I have learned that I can workout longer on days I don't work due to my feet not killing me. I am getting bored with my strength exercising and have been looking up some new ones. Trying to get the arm flab tightened up as well.

3.Week 2 will be fine. I work mon-sunday this week and I tend to hit the gym five days a week during that time. Most days I force myself to go. I am keeping myself motivated. I want to be happy in my own skin and to get that I need to shed the fat! I have been trying to avoid frozen meals. I need to cook more because then I can eat more things. I think after week 2 I will need a new end goal for my five weeks. I wanted to lose 12 lbs and I only have two more to go if I keep losing my weight the way I am. I need to eat more when I work out because I don't want a lot of flab hanging there when I am all done. I have to keep it going slow and got to tone it up. Skin surgery is not cheap. Trying to avoid that as much as possible.

1) Start weight/current weight.
193.8/193.3, so I'm down a half pound, which is not how much I wanted, but it's ok considering my answer for #2.


2) How you are feeling about your first week? Did you surprise yourself? Learn anything knew about yourself, or dieting in general? Did you do your best?
I am not feeling so great about it. I binged. A lot. I am continuing to binge, even after being conscious about it. I just had my anti-depressants upped, and I think it's affecting my appetite in a very big way. I did get a little exercise in, but not nearly as much as I want. I did "my best", in that I'm doing what I can and trying and not giving up, even when faced with these challenges.


3) How are you feeling about week 2?? What's keeping you motivated? What are going to avoid? Any new goals?
I am feeling hopeful. I am motivated by the desire to have a baby. I am going to try to avoid binging. I have a goal to walk 5 days this week, even if I can't get any other exercise.

1. SW: 167 CW:165.4

2. How you are feeling about your first week? Did you surprise yourself? Learn anything knew about yourself, or dieting in general? Did you do your best?
- I'm happy with my results for the week. I was actually surprised I maintained a loss trend. Hopefully I can keep it up this next week.

3. How are you feeling about week 2?? What's keeping you motivated? What are going to avoid? Any new goals?
-Feeling good about week 2. The thought of being able to have more clothing options in the summer is keeping me motivated. I'm going to avoid cookies and sweets as much as possible. May allow at least 1-2 days of ice cream or a sweet of some sort during the week. New goal this week is to hit 10,000 steps everyday this week a long with exercise at least 3 times/week. Hope to be at 163 by next weigh-in. Good luck to everyone in Week 2!

Right on everyone!!
Even if your week didn't go as planned (like mine) you are still HERE! You're checking in, thinking about ways to do better, etc.
It is very admirable!
So kudos to you all

And I don't have access to my scale this week cuz I am at home so will let you know next week.

Take care everyone and be nice to yourself, you deserve it!

1) Start weight/current weight.
93.2kg on sat 19th, and 91.5kg this morning (not the right days - but close) (3.7 pounds for my american friends)

2) How you are feeling about your first week? Did you surprise yourself? Learn anything knew about yourself, or dieting in general? Did you do your best?
As I am just starting out, I think I am doing well, my appetite is low at present so I have been coming in under my limit most days, this is a worry as I do not want my body to go into shock and start holding onto fat rather than releasing it!
But 1st week was pretty stellar. Bring it on I say!!

3) How are you feeling about week 2?? What's keeping you motivated? What are going to avoid? Any new goals?
I am pretty motivated, I have my head in the right space, I said no to biscuits offered to me at work today (thats a first) I have my eye on the prize of a more awesome me and its totally ok to turn down fatty devitalized food that is not going to nourish my body!
Still need to focus on drinking more water - I am slowly increasing, but only up to about 1.5 litres a day - need to up to 2-2.5L a day
Aim to do a daily session of either pilates or yoga in the morning before work - and do 3-4 cardio sessions, either aqua aerobics or home dvds

1) Starting weight 144.0 lbs, current weight 143.0 lbs

2) I did pretty well my first week, but then I went on a binge after I weighed in, so I hope to at least stay at 143 and not gain any weight this week. I wasn't really surprised I binged, but surprised how long I lasted without a binge (8 days). So I guess this is a little victory in itself. I think I may have been taking too little calories this week because I was CONSTANTLY hungry. I will strive to do better this week. AND I WILL!

3) I am ready to tackle this week on! My brother's graduation at the end of these weeks is keeping me motivated. I NEED to fit in my clothes again. I am going to avoid cheese, crackers, cookies, and fried foods! (I binged on the fried foods and cookies--)

SW: 155.5 CW: 154.2

This week was eh. Felt like I worked out a lot harder than 1.3 pounds! I had previously just been walking and (kind of) lifting weights. This week I started a 30 day plan that included 20 minute (intense!) cardio routines and body weight exercises. I am more motivated to do this workout because I can do it in my bedroom, and don't have to drag myself to the gym (takes at least 25 minutes to get there on the bus), but I'm not super thrilled with the results. I do feel pretty good and lost about 1/2 inch off my waist. I was just hoping to see the scale move a little more. I went over on my calories once this week (by about 130 calories).

Currently, I am eating the calories I earn by working out. I am considering cutting that this week. Has anyone seen success this way? I am afraid I might lost a little motivation though because I normally play the "if you do the workout, you will have enough calories for frozen yogurt later" game.

1) Start weight/current weight.

124lb
current weight 122.8


2) How you are feeling about your first week? Did you surprise yourself? Learn anything knew about yourself, or dieting in general? Did you do your best?

At first, I just "started " because I was so sick of doing nothing. With each day, my willpower has grown stronger and I have been feeling very motivated. I haven't felt this excited for a long time!!


3) How are you feeling about week 2?? What's keeping you motivated? What are going to avoid? Any new goals

Feeling great but careful to not get overexcited I've started looking at swimsuits and shorts online to keep me motivated. I want to show my legs this summer.

Not new goals but I have decided on a worlout schedule that I am excited about. Butt bible 3x a week, run 2x a week and a long walk once a week.