Good Morning All:

Thanks JB for getting us started and congrats on your very encouraging loss, you said last week that you were going to up your effort, and you did, well done indeed.

Jen, I enjoy reading about your plans with respect to exercise and toning, I am not yet ready for those type of workouts; still trying to get out walking on a regular basis, but it gives me hope for the future when hopefully I get to a similar and great stage! Good job!

Didn't lose any weight this week, hey, but didn't put any on either. I did eat 'fairly' smartly but like Jen, got into the wine and beer a little too much! Even though I was within my daily calorie goal I did seem to struggle a little this week. I am optimist though as my digital scale only weighs in one pound increments so maybe I will see a drop on Friday at my next weighin!

One of my behaviour modifications is to only weigh twice a week (yes! I know this is not for everyone ) but in the past I feel I let that rascally scale sabotage my efforts. I weigh on Fridays and Tuesdays - I like Fridays so it keeps me on track for the weekend! I regress - so anyways, last Friday I was down a pound, so I am hopeful I am 'on the cusp' of losing that pound! No :noway: I will not jump on the scale before Friday, though I must admit I was tempted this morning :laugh:

Some days I feel summer is a particularly good time to try and lose some weight, easy to get out and move around more, lots more going on and then again, sometimes I feel it is more difficult, more getting out and eating summer type goodies! Ah, Life can be confusing sometimes! Well, off to try some more. Have a wonderful week everyone and thanks for being here, it really helps me - it is all good ! Cheers Marian

Wow, JB - still going (losing) strong - well done!
Computers - 1/2 a pound is a terrific loss - especially when you are working on just five pounds. You're so very close
Marian - WTG on not gaining any weight, despite indulging in a few adult treats I think, though, that every season has its challenges - and (focus on this) benefits to losing weight. Personally - there will be a couple weeks in December that I will hate my scale! I find that I have to weigh every morning to keep on track, accepting that the scale can bounce all over the place. But the pros say weigh once a week, so your twice a week plan is a good compromise.
Ah, Jen - you're doing so well on your 'getting fit' plan. You go, girl!

I'm 2 pounds down - that puts me (barely) halfway to goal. Both Rick and I are packing in doctor & dentist appointments (:sick: ) this month since we're changing our health insurance to a high deductible plan effective 9/1. Such fun (not). And it's playing havoc with my 'sneak away to the lake' schedule!

Have a great week everyone - personally and foodly!

Checking in for July 30th — Aug 5th

Major wins for the past week:
-- Maintained weight
-- Met hand bike (cranking) goal of 60 minutes for the week
-- Made major effort in getting the travel trailer ready to roll.

Challenges for the coming week:
-- Be within fat category limit as was over 3-days last week
-- Continue upper body workout doing yard work and home repairs
-- Increase pool workouts as only hit 50% of weekly goal

Good job everyone with weight loss, exercising, and staying on track this week.

Mad Eye Moody said it best in 'Happy Potter and the Goblet of Fire' -- “Constant vigilance!”

Just starting again after over a year (or 2) absence - gained everything back plus more so I need this more than ever. I know what I should be doing but sticking with it is the huge problem - but I'm going to try again. Hopefully maybe this time I'll be able to stick with it and not backslide to that 'hate the way I look and is that Really me trying to zip my jeans Again!' :sad:
I love reading everyone's posts - it helps to know there really are others out there who don't get to eat and drink everything they really would like to. :drinker:

oops, never mind about the question I posted. I figured it out which quite amazes me - maybe that means I'll figure this losing weight and keeping it off thing for once.

I've been absent from the Wednesday check-ins. Unfortunately, I haven't lost any additional weight, but I did lose the 2 (plus) pounds that I put on during my vacation.

On the positive side, I've been increasing my exercises at physical therapy and doing more pool exercising. Next week, I'm scheduled to start upper body exercises at my local gym. Somewhat apprehensive but I have an appointment so I'll go.

It's nice to read what everyone has been going through. I sympathize with your struggles and elated for you over your successful achievements. Even a small weight loss is a success and great for your morale. For those of you in a rut, consider this as a maintenance phase. You will get through this with the right mind set.

Happy Trails,

Claudine

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I am new to the group but not new to trying to lose weight (sigh!) I just started with MFP last Sunday and I am using the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and so far it is going pretty well. I have lost a pound so I am on my way to losing the 50 lbs I really need to lose! With the nice summer weather, I am hiking almost every day and today I tried a yoga DVD as well. I wondered if anyone else in the group has used the DASH program and if they had good results with reducing their blood pressure. And, I am sorry to say, I am now suffering from plantar fasciitis. I don't want to give up hiking because my dog and I like it so well. Any suggestions for dealing with this condition!

Thanks for being there!

Hi to each of you!!

I am back with the weekly Wednesday check-in. As most of you know July was not a wonderful month for me - but August will be fantastic!!:smooched:

I did weigh this morning and that will be my new weight. I am very determined that I will have a loss next Wednesday.

I need to start walking again so that will happen tomorrow morning.

I am on my way to make sure that scale is going down with the numbers!

Hope you each have a great evening!! :flowerforyou:

Smilesback - I realize we are in different time zones but what time do you usually walk? Maybe we can pretend we are doing this together - that way I can't talk myself out of getting out to walk!