OK Ladies, it's official. I have won the workplace "Biggest Loser" challenge after all ! I lost 8.23 % of my body weight in 3 months. I have won $140 CAN. I am pumped for the next challenge, especially by the images conguered up in my mind ( and Granny May's) over the bikini / speedo challenge. However our OT who is so far the only male intending to join the challenge, is not so pumped about wearing a speedo....rats ! I intend to win the next challenge as well anyway, which will be over early July, just in time to actually be able to swim in our lakes over here. We're hoping to be able to attract more participants at work, from the general workforce too. I want to participate not only to be able to keep me motivated on my own weight loss journey, but also to help others with their health struggles. I have brought my books and DVD's to work and lend things like " Wheat Belly" and "Fed Up" to my co-workers. I really loved the book " Grain Brain" which calls Alzheimer's "type 3 diabetes". I work with an elderly population, and some of my co-workers are elderly themselves and could take better care of themselves. I am convinced that LC HF is the way to go, for not only weight loss, but for improved brain function and protection from disease. So here I go on my mission...........I'll keep you posted.

I had my app't at the insurance place and my car needs $1,100 worth of work, so I guess it was worth it to start a claim for my car as well as me

Had a bit of a hard time today trying to get off work to go for my appointment. I am in the predicament of being the only one at my workplace who does the job I do, and I do a damn good job too......but quite often end up doing too much and taxing myself, especially if injured. My boss had many things she wanted me to do today. But after going in yesterday, in pain, instead of calling in sick, and staying late as well, I needed to get away early, see about my car and have some rest. I'll see my chiropractor tomorrow and I'll be on the way to recovery.

Congrats @Kitnthecat !

Hi, I am new here. My name is Mary Ann and I am 63. I sent out friend request so I hope you will add me. I'm not too good with low carb. I know it works, but for me, the very minute I get lazy with it I gain all the weight back. Maybe I can learn something here.

Hi all, I was just about to start typing and had a fit of the giggles! I was going to write....I'm Jane and I am a LCHF'er....like AA or something! Addicted to this way of life/eating.

@kitnthekat...well done not only for winning the challenge but for getting the assistance you deserve from the Insurance company. We all pay so much in premiums and yet are reluctant to claim! I applaud your intention to help the people you work with and in educating them but.....lending them books might backfire for the next challenge,lol, they could get into it and beat you!

@ Mary Ann, sk8kate and Tracy...welcome...I have only been on the group about a week and I just love the help and support we get here! These ladies are all very special!

WOW sk8kate your body has taken a bashing recently! So many things changing in it. Dont be too hard on yourself! Just give it time and things will move hopefully. We all seem to struggle with slow loss...except for wheatfreegirl66 and kitnthekat who wasting away it seems,lol.

If you havent done this WOE (way of eating)before and dont know what all these abreviations mean....theres a good list on the launch pad or main group discussions list. Helps reduce the frown lines getting any deeper trying to work it out!

@GrannyMayOz enjoy the time with your grandchildren! I'm told its the best...being a granny. It may be on the cards for me too....my eldest son told me they have just had another round of ivf and it has taken but its a waiting game now to see if the pregnancy progresses....it hasnt in the past. I'm far too young to be a granny anyway!LOL. I may be 58 in body but my mind is only 24!!! Shame my body doesnt still act like that too!

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

@ wheatfreegirl66 I know its hard when you get a slow down but you will get going again even if its slowly...we all will!
I just looked at May's diary etc....what a dark horse! 5kg lost! Brilliant. I guess coming in after a few weeks etc and reading about the slow down makes us miss that you have had so well already!

As an addition to a previous post about walking videos on you tube etc I asked a friend the name of the Jenny girl and ended up with a whole list,lolol. Here are a few apart from Leslie Sansone.
Jessica Smith
Checkout www.totalfitnessdvds.com....all levels
fitnessblender...has videos to download

May you find something there to get you moving at home for whatever reason.
My experience is with Leslie Sansone who is sooo upbeat, chatty and happy that she can be positively irritating but that said...I like her stuff. Just need to get up out of this chair and do it!!!

@jumanajane --I have two Leslie Sansone dvds and like them a lot. Guess it would be a good idea to actually DO them!

@karlottap --Hurrah for you at 207! I'm 10 lbs behind you and cannot wait to get below 200. It's been a long time for me, too. That's wonderful! You're making great progress.

My husband is cooking breakfast: eggs, BACON, avocado, coffee. Two months ago I wouldn't have eaten it b/c of all the fat and calories!! Hahahahahaha!

Beautiful picture May ! Thanks for sharing. I love Grandma's.

I just had a shock. I just returned from a shopping expedition, trying to find pants that fit for a party tonight. I have given away many of my clothes that were too big, so have few clothes that fit right now, except for some worn out items from years ago that will get me through cleaning the house or a trip to buy groceries, but nothing new that would be suitable to go out in. The crotches of the pants I am wearing now are also sagging too low...not pretty, and I have to keep pulling them up.

I am such a chicken to buy clothes anyway, having been self conscious about the way I look... forever. I met my daughter at Sears where she works and asked her to show me where the plus sizes were. But when I looked around, the clothes looked too old and big for me, so she showed me where some of the nicer, more designer clothes were. I could not believe that I was able to fit into some regular sized clothes. I bought a pair of XL pants and 3 L tops from the regular department, not the fat lady department ! Holy smokes !

The good thing about the pants is that they are stretchy, and have a high waist which will actually hug my small waist, instead of having to buy larger pants that fit my hips. I can't believe what a difference that makes. I have a shape again finally.