Vixen's~ 4th of July Open Challenge

I won't check in until Wed or Thurs but this is the first weekend I didn't go crazy overboard and waste all of my hardwork. I had a few beers but I definitely worked those off. Friday I did BFBM, Sat- NMTZ, walked the dog and mowed the lawn, Sun- walked/jogged 4.5 miles (including quite a few hills)

I'm pretty discouraged with weight loss but I will focus on inches for now... Happy Monday everyone! Here's to a great new week!

my weigh in today - 156.2

boo only down 1 pound

down to 207 now

156!

Starting Weight- 198lbs
Current Weight-184lbs
Goal Weight-178 lbs (fourth of July goal)
Ultimate Goal Weight-155 lbs

oh, gee, I don't really want to weigh in, I have been doing so poorly lately. I am surely up! The chart looks great. great job to everyone who has lost. keep up the good work. thanks for the motivation!

oh, gee, I don't really want to weigh in, I have been doing so poorly lately. I am surely up! The chart looks great. great job to everyone who has lost. keep up the good work. thanks for the motivation!

You and me both girl. It's time to hit it hard!

I'm getting my workouts in, but I'm eating too much sugar. I've been way over the past couple of weeks. It's partially fruit and partially bad choices. I weigh in tomorrow morning. I'm hoping not to gain.

I will be weighing in Friday (usual day for me) I'm kinda nervous since I haven't been doing too well lately!

Weighed in this morning and Im still 158 but at least Im maintaining and not gaining weight. Hopefull the 30 Day Shred will start taking effect soon, I've been doing it for 7 days so far. I've lost inches and I feel my endurance is alot better, I'll just stay focused and positive

That's really great work! When I did the 30DS, I didn't lose much weight but I did lose inches. I'm happy to see you're measuring because otherwise that can be really discouraging. Keep up the good work!

I weighed in at 212 last Saturday. A one pound loss for the week.

I started a community weight loss challenge last night--some very interesting people and good information--should be really fun. But I was 217 on their scale. Theirs is undoubtedly more accurate, and I'm not going to change my numbers here based on that scale (I'll keep using my own) but it's very discouraging to think I'd already lost that number weeks ago and to have it show it's ugly face again?! Argh. Truth is: we did weigh at 7PM and I usually weigh at 7AM and I know that the daily eating, running around, etc does put weight back on for the day. When I got home I got on my scale and it showed 216 and then this morning it showed 212 again. So I guess I'm not too worried. Just irritated.

This weekend I'm taking DD to a TKD camp that provides all the food. I'm going to pack my own green salad with grilled chicken, and some protein bars and some boiled eggs, but I'm a bit nervous about what they'll have to eat. And will it look so very yummy--ie: will I be in the 'vacation' mode--that I'll want to eat it? These arent' people that I know very well and I don't want to seem like a snob. KWIM?

I jut got 30DS from netflix today. Gonna wait to start it on Sunday or Monday when we get back from TKD camp. Watched it today and it looks very doable, but it's gonna hurt. LOVE it.

weight is going in the wrong direction. time to buckle down. it seems like I go from one end of the spectrum to the other.

You're doing great, you're so close to your goal and your body is going to make you work for it. You can do it, we believe in you!!!!!!!!

that is so awesome to hear! thank you so much. I really needed that. I feel more energized. I look in the mirror and I'm starting to see little muscles in my arms, definition in my legs. I can't really complain too much accept for that dreaded mid section. I haven't been this size in 15 years. I should be on cloud 9, not attacking myself for having a relapse. I've been doing well this week, I really want to carry it into the weekend and beyond. Thanks again!

You're doing a great job. Go by your measurements, the scale is one way to measure your progress. Keep up the great work.

I have finally broke the 160 mark. Down 0.4lbs to 159.6. Yay

AMAZING JOB!! I can't wait to join you!

Now 133.5lb... up 4 pounds this week according to weight watchers weigh in this morning. I'm gutted. I have walked so much all this week and did a 10k marathon on monday too, i don't understand how i am up so high, i was so good except for monday night which was the only day i didn't poing

Hormones? They can wreak havoc sometimes. Plus, water buildup in muscles after all that exercise. I know the crushing feeling, but I'm pretty sure the weight will come right off again. We've all got your back.

Now 133.5lb... up 4 pounds this week according to weight watchers weigh in this morning. I'm gutted. I have walked so much all this week and did a 10k marathon on monday too, i don't understand how i am up so high, i was so good except for monday night which was the only day i didn't poing

Hormones? They can wreak havoc sometimes. Plus, water buildup in muscles after all that exercise. I know the crushing feeling, but I'm pretty sure the weight will come right off again. We've all got your back.

I agree- hormones can really mess with your body! And water retention is the worst! Too much sodium in your diet will cause your body to hold on to more water. Also, like she already mentioned, a hard workout will cause your muscles to hold on to more water while they are recovering.

Either way, keep at it. A 10k marathon is amazing work! You should be so proud of yourself- I know I am!