Just a quick check in from me, I haven't done so well the last few days. Having some stress and tension that's giving me a headache, and overeating (I am a stress eater for sure). Steps have been low. Sleep has been interrupted. I need to get back on track!

Going out of town for the weekend Friday through Sunday night, planning on pretending I’m thin for meals and just picking at my going out meals instead of eating most of it. Walking shouldn’t be a problem. I finally broke my barrier weight and I’m not about to give that up

minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »

melissacoleman430 wrote: »

Going out of town for the weekend Friday through Sunday night, planning on pretending I’m thin for meals and just picking at my going out meals instead of eating most of it. Walking shouldn’t be a problem. I finally broke my barrier weight and I’m not about to give that up

Some tips that helped me early on in my journey:

• Wait until everyone else starts eating before you do (having "proper" table manners helped me a lot with this one)
• Drink plenty of water before a meal. We often mistake thirst as hunger.
• Split your plate into two sections: one you plan to eat now, and one you can pick at after you finish the first half but don't plan to eat all of (taking a break after the first section also helps your brain recognize how full your stomach may be)
• Put your napkin or another piece of trash on your plate after you believe you are "done"
• Enjoy yourself! One meal will not set back all of the progress you've made and there's no reason to be hard on yourself just for enjoying food

Oh good gravy thank you, I’m very planning oriented and that helps a lot. I so don’t want to ruin my progress. I’m taking diabetes meds and should be taking statins but I’m terrified of statins and trying to be healthy weight instead. Thank you!😊🌻

Not sure I did an intro this month. I am 69 years old and retired. I was always skinny until close to 40. I was working in an office and eating mixed nuts by the cup ful every day and drinking Coke all day. Got up to 179 before I decided something had to change. I switched to zero sugar Coke and lost 20 pounds in two years. My only steady exercise was walking with occasional "other" but no real plan.
Then in 2020 I was diagnosed with a rare type of liver cancer. I have tried chemo, immunotherapy, radiation and more chemo. Today the doctor said she thinks this is not working and we need to decide new options. It is very frustrating to go for these treatments every two or three weeks wondering what my body is doing and waiting 3 months between scans to find out. I thought last week's scan had good results, no metastasis and tumor looks better but the doctor was not so positive I think because the lymph nodes have not decreased to normal.
So during this "journey" I have slowly lost about 10 pounds and feel very good most of the time. I eat what I want, just less and do what I want, just get tired more easily. Everyone tells me I look great.
But I plan to beat this somehow and I am just stubborn enough to do it.
Keep up the good work and we will all reach our goals.

MotylekOkruchy
Fridays:
PW: 139.6
CW: 138.1

Gigglemachine

Weigh day: Saturday
PW: 196.8
CW: 196

Have a good weekend everyone. I'm moaning about the heat again, I've set up a fan in front of the treadmill for later in the hope that I go on it 🥵

Missed my weigh in in Thursday -- no excuses
PW 151?
CW 152.5

Browan19
PW: 204
CW: 205

Steps for the Week:
Saturday- 4,030
Sunday- 8,303
Monday- 10,655
Tuesday- 13,063
Wednesday- 11,392
Thursday- 14,722
Friday- 12,336

Weigh day: Sunday
PW: 199.4
CW: 194.8

LTD: 48
LSPT (Lost since personal trainer): 28

I can't find it again but I'm pretty sure I saw someone post LSD, lost to date. I really that! Since my heaviest weight a few years ago, I've lost 48 lbs. I like highlighting that because I feel good about my progress and myself and I don't just feel pressure to lose weight. So, I think what it does it help me celebrate my success and I want to keep going.

The other number I made up: LSPT, lost since personal trainer. I like to focus on how much weight I've lost since I bought a gym membership and tried a personal trainer. Having a personal trainer is a significant expense and going to the gym is a significant commitment of time for me. And it has been amazing for me; I feel more like myself, then I have in close to a decade!

This week I got back on track after being away, I got back to my previous weight and went down another pound. I focused on getting back into my routines and good habits and I really focused on eating protein. I added more protein bars and drinks and it really helped me get my appetite in check again.

Falling off the bandwagon happens in life, so it was really important for me to learn how to get back on track again. I think this will help me in the long run. So I'm excited about what I have accomplished this week.

For the remainder of the month, my goal is get to 30 lbs LSPT.

TwistedSassette
Friday weigh in (AEST time zone)
PW (Aug 5th): 288.1 lbs
CW (Aug 12th): 291.2 lbs

Sorry, bit late getting this posted!

Only a weight gain of 0.7 lbs for our out of town trip, which for me is amazing. Maybe I’ll get even better with the next out of town trip in like 2 months. Easier to get back on track with my weight loss now, too

Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight): 210
CW (Current Weight): 210

Steps August 8- August 14
August 8- 8613
August 9 - 10730
August 10 - 12388
August 11- 7068
August 12 - 5633
August 13 - 6334
August 14 - 5601



Total kms ran last week: 17.57 km

I need to get to 70 kg (154 lb) by Sept last week before first snow.

minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »

seltzer_lover wrote: »

Hi there! My scale is currently broken, so no weigh-in for me this week.

Oh no! I'll mark you as excused for the week. Thanks for letting us know!

Thanks! I'm also traveling through the end of the month, so no regular weigh-ins for me. I'll be back in September.

shnkrnrynn wrote: »

Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight): 210
CW (Current Weight): 210

Total kms ran last week: 17.57 km

I need to get to 70 kg (154 lb) by Sept last week before first snow.

That would mean losing 8 pounds EACH week for the next 7 weeks - EXTREMELY unhealthy (and unrealistic). You may seriously hurt yourself attempting that. You seem to have plateaued, which is quite normal. You've lost A LOT since April, and in a healthy way. Please don't let frustration ruin your health.