Lose 20 lbs by Sept 2016
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@julia123xyzabc I definitely do not weigh myself every day, I really don't think that there is a point to it! soooo many factors go into daily weight fluctuations (salt, bathroom visits, TOM, water, etc) and it has nothing to do with the work you do to get healthier... it only makes you feel frustrated and demotivated.. just not worth it! I stick to weighing myself once or twice a week, tops. Always at the same time of day, without eating or drinking anything before, and no clothes (gotta get those extra ounces doing it at the same time of day makes it seem more obvious if there is a change. About 1200 calories... I think many people would say that there are only a small percentage of people that do well with such a low goal. For most of us, it just isn't enough food. I don't know what your exercise schedule is like but if you are moving at all, I just don't feel like it would be enough food, so do not feel badly about eating more! Enjoy it
I have some good news -- I myself upped up my calorie goal and this morning was the first week in FOUR WEEKS that I finally had a loss. So it seems to be doing better with me Hoping the bigger calorie goal works well for you keep it up!1 -
I have a bad habit of weighing myself everyday - but it's at the same time, same environment, etc, to make sure it's not including other factors -- I do it just to see if/what/how the prior day's exercise workout and diet is going along. It's natural for it to go up and down, of course - I just don't want to miss anything when it goes down
It keeps me going when I see progress - and I'm so thankful for the tools that are available to help keep us on track, realistic, committed and focused. I love the community boards - good support system for each other.0 -
192 -- SW (2/29/2016)
167 -- CW
129 -- GW (hopefully by Sept/Oct)0 -
Thank you @Ewunia99. Weekly weigh-in for me. Yup. I will enjoy the extra calories, no doubt! Congrats on the nudge off your plateau! How great is THAT?!!!!
And @joannemonette1, I envy your ability to celebrate the dips in fluctuation and not obsess over the peaks. That is something for me to strive for. And looking at your SW, CW, GW, you are doing FANTASTICALLY!
I talk a good talk about moderation and acceptance and patience... but sometimes I'm a little hard to take! :-)
Have a good evening, ladies! Thank you for your support. Thanks EVERYBODY!3 -
joannemonette1 wrote: »I have a bad habit of weighing myself everyday - but it's at the same time, same environment, etc, to make sure it's not including other factors -- I do it just to see if/what/how the prior day's exercise workout and diet is going along. It's natural for it to go up and down, of course - I just don't want to miss anything when it goes down
It keeps me going when I see progress - and I'm so thankful for the tools that are available to help keep us on track, realistic, committed and focused. I love the community boards - good support system for each other.
Loll its my habit too.nd cant help that
But I think thts gud0 -
Hope i can join in!
SW 172
GW 150 by September (140 eventually)
We got a puppy recently so I have been walking her twice a day. My goal is to go back to logging consistently, calorie goal 1600. I hope to also come up with exercise I enjoy and can keep up. I hate going to the gym (treadmill and elliptical meh) and want to look for something else to keep me active.0 -
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is it too late to join?0
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Hi, I'm in!
I'm 44 and weigh 170lbs. This is the heaviest I've been and everything has started wobbling! I struggle with being greedy with both food and drink. I'd love to be able to lose 20lbs by September and think it's a reasonable and attainable goal. Let's do this!2 -
Doing good so far with logging. I forgot my fitbit at home (darn!)
How do you keep active throughout the day? I'm usually sitting in front of the computer and would love some tips to get more steps during the day.0 -
SW: 254
CW: 248.7
GW: 140 (final goal)0 -
SW = 172.75 lb.
CW = 172.00
GW = 150.0
Okay... so... crud. Up 1.25 from last week. Discouraging.
But it looks like a beautiful day to get outside and focus on something other than the bathroom scale. I may harness up my dog and go for a looooooong walk...
Stupid scale.
Pshh.
"You go ahead, Mumma. I'll catch up. zzzzzzzzz."
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I don't think it's a bad habit. I need to be reminded every day.
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ViggieFuss, Not if you think you can do it! :-) Welcome!
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SW: 220 (2009)I kept this off for six years, but some health issues preventing me from working out and I made some poor food choices during a very stressful time (since Thanksgiving). Onward we go!
CW: 160
GW: 1430 -
I am aiming to lose 2.3kgs by 18th June and continue from there by using different types of workouts almost everyday1
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Back from vacation I brought along a travel scale. I weighed in this morning the same as when I left. I thoroughly enjoyed the food and drink wherever we went but I had to keep reminding myself to keep it in moderation.
It will be good to get back into a routine again2 -
Happy Monday (ack!) everybody. Just wanted to send out positive vibes for the coming week.
Last week's challenges and obstacles are behind us... today is a fresh start.
Stay strong! Stay the course! One step, one ounce, one victory at a time.1 -
Stats as of 5/15:
SW 230.5 5/9
CW 228.5
9/1 goal 210
GW 175
Log every bite and exercise each day
Exercise: weights 20 min 5 days, yoga 25 6 days, mini stretch 15 min 1 day
Meditation: 5 min/5 days/wk
Still trying to meditate just 5 min/day and finding it difficult.2
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