I weighed this a.m. and I won't be home tomorrow morning to weigh, so this is my report:

Last week I was stuck on a plateau, but this week I had a 5.5 pound loss! I am really following my fitbit totals. I plan my day and keep watch how much I am burning to maintain a 1000 calories a day deficit. I either eat more so I eat enough, or exercise more to accommodate my eating. It really has worked well this week. I'm losing more, yet all-and-all I'm eating more. I am using the 1000 calories a day deficit for now because I won't be able to do that for much longer as my caloric needs decrease.

Of course, I'm on my mini retreat and I really ate over today. About 400 calories OVER what I burned. But, this is a special getaway (was my reward to myself reaching 185) and I enjoyed every minute of my wine tasting and then my gourmet dinner from appetizer through dessert. The B&B is lovely and I still have tomorrow before I go home in the evening and back to work on Thursday.

So, I did a new haircut after the first 15 pounds (215). A swimsuit for the second 15 (200). This getaway for the third 15 (185). I only have 4.5 pounds until my next 15. Haven't decided on what that will be yet. Any ideas? Clothes don't count! I do need some, but I hate shopping and I'm not really into clothes, so it isn't a treat for me. I thought about a massage. What would you do?

We all seem to be doing so well at the moment - let's keep it up.

No weight loss here this week, but wasn't expecting any as I am back in the gym after a few weeks off.

Feeling almost 100% again, and it is great having a virtually new wardrobe, as all my "old" clothes fit. Not so old that they are looking dated. Let's face it, these days anything goes anyway. But it is lovely being able to wear nice slinky summer clothes without worrying about the bulges. Big thanks to my PT for really pushing me over the last 6 months, my time with him is almost at an end and I can't really afford to see him twice a week any more. May manage twice a month, but I also want to save up to go to Cuba next February or March, so think I will have to go it alone. I'm in the right mindset now so should be able to maintain things on my own. Can't have a crutch for the rest of my life as much as I have enjoyed training with him.

Need to think of some new challenges for myself now!

No loss, but I'm maintaining, so that's all to the good.

Wow, What a group! Everyone is make great progress. it is really great to see!

Charlie, that is a great loss over the last week, I can see how hard you worked at it with all your exercise and close calorie tracking. Congrats on another great week, and enjoy your few days of relaxation!

I am happy to report that I am down another 1.9 lbs this week, I still have a long way to go. I am finally within reach of my lowest weight on MFP, and hope to blow right by that in the next month :happy: I still have a long road ahead to get to my goal weight, so I am thankful for all the encouragement I am receiving from this group!

Keep up the good work everyone, and enjoy the hot summer, winter is not that far off :glasses:

- JB

Well, this is y first Wednesday morning check-in. As a life-time dieter, I'm used to starting a program on Monday -- not Wednesday. I am happy to report that I weigh three pounds less than I did when I started!!! :happy:

Writing everything down is the key...and knowing that I have a group of folks who are right there with me helps, as well. I hope everyone has a great week.

Did not loose anything this week but did not gain anything either. Went off the wagon as they say of Friday and enjoyed a wonderful Carb fest all day. Pizza and hot italian bread for lunch and then the same as leftovers for dinner. It was well worth it. Then had the two granddaughters over for the weekend so the house was full of goodies and ice cream.

We have a western store in town that is going out of business so I managed to spend all next month's grocery money on new boots for me and hubby. Guess we will be eating veggies from the garden and all the wonderful frest fruits that are in season all month. I added 9 more quarts of pickles to my stash this year. still waiting on the big tomatoes to ripen. Been giving the small grape tomatoes away by the bucket loads.

Been keeping up on my walking and gardening and woodworking to burn calories. All in all, it was a great week.

Pam

Good Day Everyone and sincere congrats on all your losses and maintenance successes! July has been someone what of an overwhelming month for me as this is the month my MIL moves into her new retirement resident and her house sale closes! Sorry I have missed the past few Wednesday checkins! Welcome :flowerforyou: to all our newer members, how very nice you joined us and TKS to Wooken for starting us going again

They say in life there has to be balance so to balance out all your great losses I must report that I gained 1 pound this past week and honestly I am relieved and quite happy, yes I did say happy! My DH and I escaped for 4 days to Ottawa, it was a last minute thing as he needed a break from work and all the work he has been doing this spring to assist his 92yo Mother sell her house and make arrangements to move! I really tried to walk a lot in Ottawa and make the best food choices possible but it was a mini holiday, with glorious weather and wine! :drinker: I really am quietly happy I only gained the one pound and now have started back eating more simple food and reduced my wine intake As usual, getting myself off the couch or away from my ipad and out for a walk is my challenge :blushing:

So good luck everyone and have a good week!

Oops, Charlie I would go for a spa day. My girlfriend and did one to celebrate our friendship and it was great! You ran around in lovely velvety robes, went swimming, got a massage, ate a gourmet lunch ( all very healthy and slimming like) with special teas, etc and ended with a hair style and mani / pedi. We took the whole day but the half day package sounded very nice as well. Perhaps your daughter could join you?

Cheers, Marian

Well Good Afternoon everyone!! I'm discouraged :frown: I have not been losing weight!! However i'm not sure why the 3lb loss did not show up. I think know why~~~~ I am not consistently excercising :sad: I have been working a lot of overtime and I'm completely shot after work. I am hoping to slow down and re-kindle my focus on me!! I really want this to work

>GrandmotherCH.. how about a visit to a personal trainer to design an exercise program, or invite a friend to an outdoor music event or fair.

My milestone rewards so far (with mini rewards for each week of logging) have been more flattering summer dresses and a lighter purse/messenger bag so that I don;t list to the right. Mini rewards are things like 1 iTune song, new lipstick, or Vitamin waters (a guilty pleasure).

Happy Anniversary ustillcan.

Congratulations to all of you who are happy with your week and for the others........don't give up ........this is a l o n g process.

I broke my up and down pattern this week and lost weight 2 weeks in a row. .4 pounds to goal now. I have not been eating healthily this week and have had several days with no appetite and difficulty in getting in enough calories. Except Saturday when I had the most fantastic day at Necker Island and was so active (for me) that I had a whole, small pizza for supper. Yummy.

I wish you all a wonderful week.

I'm new to this group. I guess by the topic we all post our weight gains here. If that's the case, then I'm down 1/2 a pound. Stated with MFP a week ago and pleased with the result as I was at a plateau.

Welcome and wishing you well on a great way to keep track of your food.

I know it's already Thursday- but I was down 1 lb this morning! Had to share -
Joyce

WooHoo!