SW: 238
LW: 177.6
TW 179.2

GAIN of 1.6!!

Yikes. Pizza at hairdresser (even just one slice, and odd food when travelling this past weekend are my contributors)!! I am back on program as of Monday, so next week will be fabulous!!!

Kelly - WELCOME BACK!!! and CONGRATULATIONS!! Don't be crabby. It's going to be a high of 93 today and wonderful!!!

I read a lot of the other threads, but now am completely blanking out!!

Light - stay with us GF!!!

Sarah - prayers are with you and your friends.

OK...so I shared that we traveled to Calif for a very quick turnaround for my dear friend's bday (literally gone for just under 32 hours). Well a pic got posted on FB of me and hubby. Wouldn't you know that CHERYL aka "Nonners" ratted me out for a mini cupcake!!! I didn't even see it in the pic as it was so small. That girl outed me at 3am my time (I was just crawling into bed after driving and then partying). When I woke at 11:30 I had to re examine the pic because I swore it wasn't in the pic (not that I didn't enjoy one...just that there was no evidence). So ladies beware...I was busted by her...and then a few other friends joined in. Dang I have some tough supporters - THANK YOU!!!

I have my salads and beef for lunch ready for the remainder of the week. Advance meal prepping is truly the key!!

should have weighed in yesterday when I was 179.8, LOL...
but still a loss:

Orig W 198, Restart wt 188
LW 182.2 Todays weight: 180.2! Yeah! 2 lbs closer to goal! and I met my loss goals for this month already so it's all bonus from here

Hi, Ladies,

Sorry to be a day late with posting my weight. I did weigh yesterday morning before I got dressed, but I had a busy day at work, an appointment to talk with a gal I mentor right after work, plans to walk in the mall with another woman I met while walking in the mall, and I made a big batch of homemade soup so I can freeze some and deliver it to a friend who is having a heart cath next week. I knew if I waited until next week to cook it, something might come up and it wouldn't get done. I also watched the last few innings of the World Series, and then did kitchen clean up until well after midnight. What a day, but a good day.

Kelly I sometimes have those off days, when I feel cranky and know that there's really no reason for me to feel so out of sorts. Could be hormones, could be interrupted sleep that you're not even aware of the next morning, or something else that has you a bit off balance. For me, the feelings are real even if my logical mind says they're unwarranted. When I get in a mood, it helps me to interact with people, because at times, if I'm in my mind, I'm behind the enemy line! Sometimes I call somebody; sometimes I log on here and tell on myself.

Lois, I got a good laugh about that mini-cupcake. I think it's' the small bites that I forget about that get me. That's probably why Timdad (remember him from the BodyBugg messages boards) suggested that you look at actual loss versus what the numbers say and make an adjustment. For me, adding 200 extra calories a day seems to work out over time, but my stubborn mind keeps rejecting that idea. It's hard enough to stay within my calorie goal without staring out the day 200 calories in the whole. (Like this whining?)Seriously, I need to start doing that again. But I also think the small gain is temporary travel weight.

Congrats Light and Kelly on those losses. And before I forget, I have to go back to last week's post to pick up my weight to post.

Hi! Kelly, it's so great to see you on this board! I see you on Fitbit, and your steps are great! You're right that steps aren't enough. Our bodies adapt so well to walking, and really to whatever we do regularly. Mixing it up is essential if we want change. For me last week, not any change:

SW: 156
LW: 137.5
TW: 137.5
Goal weight: 120 - 125

I spent last Thursday to Tuesday at our cabin with newly retired hubby, daughter, SIL and two granddaughters. My daughter who lives here came up on Sunday. We winterized the cabin, did some clean-up and touch up painting, but it's amazing how few steps that is. Also, I mostly cook and clean-up meals (no dishwasher.) But, we had a lot of fun, and (I hope) made some memories with those little girls We had some spooky Halloween fun by the outdoor fire, and of course, made S'mores. I only ate a couple of the toasted marshmallows.

Lois, your mini cupcake story made me laugh. Cheryl isn't one to pull any punches! You're doing so great!! It's difficult to stay the course with so much going on in life, but we can do it! Sometimes when I get discouraged I think about all the pounds that could have stayed on me if I had given up along the way. It's a constant battle, and probably always will be for me. I think it's worth it when I can do things with my hubby, kids, grandkids and friends that I know I wouldn't be doing if I was obese (as my mother was, and my sister is now).

Light, you are so awesome with your logging and consistent weight loss! Do you log your food for the day before you eat it? I've noticed that your diary will be complete early in the day . . I've tried that myself, and it really works. Then I feel like "Can't have that . . . I already completed my food log for today." Of course, the hard part is knowing what you're going to eat ahead of time

Sarah, I hope your friend will be alright. How is your sister? Also, how about those SF Giants?!! We've really been enjoying the games. A close friend of mine recently moved to Kansas City to be near her son and grandkids, and she was at that game last night! We made a friendly wager on the series . . loser buys dinner for winners the next time we're together. It's been great fun on Facebook. . ha ha ha! Enjoy your weekend away in the fall colors. It's been a good one here! Gotta run, but next time I'll have to post about our fun experiences on our weekly "Mystery Dates" and other stuff we're doing post retirement

Came in from the yard and am off on walk number 2. Keep on me Kelly to not make excuses. I was thinking about Biggest Loser while out there bagging leaves and hacking down the dying ferns. I can't imagine going from being sedentary to dragging four tires around. At my age, I worry a little about my joints, but I worry more about getting to where I can't move because I didn't move. So off I go.

Sheesh, hope you had a great mystery date with your hubby. What did you end up doing?
Have a great time with your granddaughters, too

Great stepping, everyone. I have feet issues and walking 10,000 steps each day causes issues for me after a while but I haven't given up on trying to get there yet. I'm working up to it again, with the goal of 6000/day. That can be really tough at this time of the year when we are slammed at work and I get home at 7:30 with less than 2000 steps on my ticker :-/ I'd like to get out for walks at lunch again now that it's cooled off and maybe I can next week when we get back to regular staffing again.