Lose 5 Pounds a Month February 2011

A follow up -

The Eyptian government turned the internet back on and I got a message from Phyljen yesterday. She and her family are safe, and she thanks everyone for their good thoughts and prayers. I'd be happy to forward the message to anyone who knows her., just leave me a message.

I can't tell you how relieved I am. My husband thought it was a little odd, given that I don't really know Phyllis. But on this particular board people have shared parts of themselves in such a way over so many months (a year for me) that even though we've never met I feel a very personal connection.

So back to losing the same #$&*!! 5 pounds that I've been losing since July.

I'll be praying for her and the people of her country. I hope she stays safe. :flowerforyou:

I'm playing catch up and I see where Phyljen has posted. Good luck to you and the rest of your country Phyljen. :flowerforyou:

I'm in! Starting at 193. Goal is 188

2/6 I'm down to 188.5 already! I had an amazing week! Only thing i changed from my normal diet routine is that i started doing Zumba 3 times a week. Let's hope i can keep this up!

I'm admiring the fact that you'r really proud of yourself even if you gained a pesky pound. Great motivation

Hi, there
count me in for the race to 150! ) i am totally in...and i really need some motivation. I've also just lost and regained the same 2 pounds....several times. :frown:
my next weigh in is tomorrow - not expecting much because it's TOM and ,though i stayed within my calories this weekend, i did enjoy a couple of beers on saturday...so i am planning to be a really good girl this week

Feb 1- 194.4
Feb 5- 193.8
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26--(Goal: 189.0)

Feb 1

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139.2
Feb 8

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138.8
Feb 15

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Feb 22

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Feb 28

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134

Aww, Bru, keep your head up. I hope your surgery was as painless as possible and that you can get back to eating regular foods. I'm glad the pain will be 100% soon enough though. I will def keep you and your family in my prayers.

I was away on the weekend, celebrating my mom's birthday. Ate too much, exercised too little. No sense dwelling on it. Moving on.

NSV (or maybe just a 'duh' moment): when I went to the gym on Friday for BodyFLOW, I hopped on the scale, and it's one of those 'doctor' type scales, that has the sliding bar... and I don't know about you guys, but I always set the slider to a few pounds heavier than I am before I get on, and enjoy the moment of pushing it backwards to get to my actual weight... Anyway, I set it, then started pushing it back, and back, and back... I was like 'huh'? Then, I realized that I had set it over 165 instead of 155, so I had a whole extra 10 pounds to go... What I loved about the moment, is that it made me realize that I HAVE made some progress. Not that long ago, the 160's would have been true, but now I feel I'm done with that number, and am looking forward to being a full NOTCH lighter (on the part of the scale that is 0 / 50 / 100 / 150)... Now, THAT will be something to celebrate!!

55tolose, "I didn't know when I got married that I was already 6-8 weeks prego lol ..."
LOL, I know how you feel - I was 16 weeks pregnant before I even found out!... And no, I'm not a complete moron - I've just never had a regular cycle, and after we were married for a year, I went off the pill, to try to 'regulate' my cycles, thinking I was going to have 'problems' getting pregnant. I guess not! :ohwell: :happy:

Now, 55, you listen up, it's time for you to get back on the wagon, little missy. I know you're busy, working, studying, being a mom, etc. But you've got to make time to eat healthier and exercise. No more cookies, no more SODA! You ARE going to get below 152, even if I have to MAKE you!! I will drag you there, kicking and screaming! (PS. That butt-kick is as much for me, as it is for you, and you know it's only cuz I you!)

As for my goals, I am 5'2", and I will be ecstatic to be in the 130's. I'm aiming for 135 to get to the top end of the 'healthy' BMI range. We'll see after that, I don't want to get too far ahead of myself. How tall are you?

Jenn, if I had 'behaved' better on the weekend, I might have been able to catch up with you. But alas, I think you've slipped through my fingers again.

Uh oh, I have some more competition... Yikes!! Just kidding, of course - Ralu19, glad to have you join our friendly race to 150!!! The more the merrier.

Shawnae2, glad the doctor was able to find the problem with your thyroid, and hopefully you are feeling better now!!

Blackbyrd - hope you are staying on track while you are away. I know it's tough. I travelled a lot for a while, and you really need to work extra hard!

BRU - I know this week will be tough for you, but hey girl, you're under 200 again!! Celebrate, and do a little dance. I'm proud of you! Things will get better. :flowerforyou:

Hi Terry,
I'm in!!! I just started this site a few weeks ago but I have been dieting since October and have lost 34 lbs so far!!! Let's go!! :-)
Lorraine

Feb 1st: 197.6 lbs
Feb 7th: 200.4 lbs :grumble:
Feb 14th:
Feb 21st:
Feb 28th:

Well I saw a 196 on that scale yesterday, but didn't log it because I KNEW sodium would get me at the Superbowl party last night. I drank water all day & all night long, but apparently it wasn't enough! I was SAFELY IN ONEDERLAND for SO LONG...not anymore! :noway: Oh well...should have logged it early yesterday! :laugh:

So guess what I'm doing today? :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: ALL DAY LONG! :laugh:

Hey you 150 Challengers - good luck to you all! But I'm with Bru....I'd be happy just seeing the 180s too! :laugh: So who's gonna jump on board & do the 180 challenge with Bru & myself? :bigsmile: