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Peeked at thee scale but it’s not budging. Just need to keep on following the plan and hope the scale catches up.

So on Monday I stated my goals this week were: to keep up with water, stop eating after 8pm, and log at least 3 workouts this week. I finally logged my 1st today for the week (yay!) but I haven't hit my full 8 waters but I am trying (I swear). Lastly today I def stopped eating before 8. I will try to repeat for tomorrow but increase the water. Sometimes it's just hard to get it all down for me. Good job to all who are trying.

starryeclipse wrote: »

I just started here a couple days ago & want to stay motivated.

SW: 200.4
CW: 200.2
GW #1: 160
GW #2: 135

6/8 - 198.6

6/11 - 196.2

I’m leaving tonight to go camping for the weekend; we will see if I lose, maintain or gain. I definitely have healthy snacks packed to help keep on track.

azkunk wrote: »

Peeked at thee scale but it’s not budging. Just need to keep on following the plan and hope the scale catches up.

Maybe this is inappropriate...but it gave me a bit of a giggle...when I'm tired, I miss letters in words and replace prepositions...reading your post I did both...I missed the k in peeked and replaced at with on.

IDARae wrote: »

So I got on the scale yesterday, it said 198.0 👏🏻👏🏻 got on this morning 199.6?????? Repositioned it slightly to the right and got 198.0 ... anyone else run into this problem? The scale is in our bedroom, tucked under a shoe rack, so we pull it out when it’s time to weigh.

Is it on a hard surface or carpet? Hard surfaces do better at consistency.

IDARae wrote: »

Is it on a hard surface or carpet? Hard surfaces do better at consistency.

It’s on a hard surface 🤷🏻‍♀️[/quote]

My BF had an issue on her rustic hardwoods. I gave her an 18” tile to sit her scale on. It has been consistent ever since.

cambo2002 wrote: »

So on Monday I stated my goals this week were: to keep up with water, stop eating after 8pm, and log at least 3 workouts this week. I finally logged my 1st today for the week (yay!) but I haven't hit my full 8 waters but I am trying (I swear). Lastly today I def stopped eating before 8. I will try to repeat for tomorrow but increase the water. Sometimes it's just hard to get it all down for me. Good job to all who are trying.

I have a hard time getting all my water in as well. Something that helps me when I have it on hand is to put lemon in my water to flavor it. there are a bunch of other fruits you can use to infuse and flavor the water.

ltlemermaid wrote: »

I have a hard time getting all my water in as well. Something that helps me when I have it on hand is to put lemon in my water to flavor it. there are a bunch of other fruits you can use to infuse and flavor the water.

I've done that in the past and liked it so I guess I may have to try that again. One thing I know is I drink more when its pretty cold water, not room temp.

mc62412 wrote: »

Hi everyone !
Glad to see so much support. I want in on this. I’m from Connecticut.

Staring weight : 290.5 ( 4/12/20 )
1st mini goal 270.2 ( I wish I hit this last week but that didn’t happen. So close. Let’s say I want to hit that 1st goal by 6/25/20 )

Then I’ll set a 2nd goal. Final I’d like to reach 160/170

Drink half our weight in water ? That sounds like an AWFUL lot of water. For me at least lol. Unless I calculated wrong. But I see I’m behind from when this post went up lol

I don't know where half your weight came from...a day? That is likely to kill you. I aim for 64 ounces but of I can get 96, I'm pretty pleased. Maybe half your weight in ounces? mine would be ~105, so doable. I don't actively measure...I carry around a 33oz bottle everywhere I go and refill when it is empty. It is next to my bed at night.

Your goals and mine are pretty similar. I'd like to get down to 145ish but I'd be happy with 160. 160 would be wedding weight (or what I weighed when I got married 20 yrs ago). I know it is possible...I did it a couple years ago but then I got lazy...and I'm back to having to work at it. I snack too much. And, as I've said before, am a salt fiend. You can do this!

melaniedscott wrote: »

mc62412 wrote: »

Hi everyone !
Glad to see so much support. I want in on this. I’m from Connecticut.

Staring weight : 290.5 ( 4/12/20 )
1st mini goal 270.2 ( I wish I hit this last week but that didn’t happen. So close. Let’s say I want to hit that 1st goal by 6/25/20 )

Then I’ll set a 2nd goal. Final I’d like to reach 160/170

Drink half our weight in water ? That sounds like an AWFUL lot of water. For me at least lol. Unless I calculated wrong. But I see I’m behind from when this post went up lol

I don't know where half your weight came from...a day? That is likely to kill you. I aim for 64 ounces but of I can get 96, I'm pretty pleased. Maybe half your weight in ounces? mine would be ~105, so doable. I don't actively measure...I carry around a 33oz bottle everywhere I go and refill when it is empty. It is next to my bed at night.

Your goals and mine are pretty similar. I'd like to get down to 145ish but I'd be happy with 160. 160 would be wedding weight (or what I weighed when I got married 20 yrs ago). I know it is possible...I did it a couple years ago but then I got lazy...and I'm back to having to work at it. I snack too much. And, as I've said before, am a salt fiend. You can do this!

😂😂 that’s what I said ! I must be calculating wrong cause even the ounces is a lot !!!! Lol. I’ll have to recheck. I’ve been trying to drink more water. Now that’s all I’m drinking if I eat anything.

They weren’t lying when they said it’s a journey ! Lol we got this. I’ve given up a lot of things cause I’m afraid if I eat it even if it’s just once in a blue moon, that it will just flip a switch and lead to past eating habits.

I am getting quite tired of salads though lol.

mc62412 wrote: »

They weren’t lying when they said it’s a journey ! Lol we got this. I’ve given up a lot of things cause I’m afraid if I eat it even if it’s just once in a blue moon, that it will just flip a switch and lead to past eating habits.

I am getting quite tired of salads though lol.

So, grain of salt & all as I’ve admittedly regained prior losses more than once, however... as someone who absolutely detests raw vegetables... I managed to lose 50lbs without eating a single salad. Also without giving up sodas, or hamburgers, or chocolate, or anything else. It IS possible to continue eating all of the things you love & still lose weight.

I’d like to be healthier, but I refuse to make myself miserable over it. I love food. I enjoy cooking & trying out new recipes. I enjoy dining out. Cutting all of that out wouldn’t be sustainable for me.

Stress is my kryptonite. When I get overwhelmed I stop cooking pleasure or taste & just do whatever is cheap / fast / mindless. I don’t enjoy my food at all.

Gonna need a lot of willpower. We drove down to the beach in Florida, eating out healthfully is hard 😬

LeeAnneIAm wrote: »

HI guys, I'm back. It's been a couple weeks, but I was drastically under eating (600 calories/day) so I was super tired all the time. I ended up binge eating and going back to 124 pounds when I was at 122. Now I've got to start over. Whoops. I've learned my lesson and I will start eating a bit more lol.

2 pounds....