Dropping pounds with inspiring pals *CLOSED GROUP*

Down to 276.6 which is 2.2 lbs down from the week before. I already logged it into the spreadsheet. I should be in bed because I have to go take my comprehensive exam for grad school in the morning. Hubby is sick and didn't even want dinner tonight, just went straight to bed. Good night all!

Hi everyone!

I have to say, not peeking at the scale halfway through the week was... uncomfortable. I was sort of in a tizzy about my weigh in this morning. Down 2.4 lbs from last week though *happy dance*.

Fitness friday, eh? This is definitely my weak spot at the moment. I dunno if it's the dreary weather. or that my gym was closed for 10 days, or both... but I got out of the habit of moving every day. I've been relying heavily on my Wii, which is cool - I have a Biggest Loser "game" and a Gold's Gym shapeboxing game, plus the Wii Fit Plus... so plenty to keep me busy - but an hour of exercise doesn't seem to burn much.

So... next week I'm going to try a couple of classes at my (newly renovated) gym. I want to try a spin class - it's kind of intimidating though - I'm really afraid I won't be able to keep up. And there's a strength training class at (gak!) 5:45 on Friday mornings that I'd like to make it to next week.

I'll be offline most of tomorrow and Sunday at a Big Brothers/Big Sisters camping event with my Little. I've got a pile of healthy foods to take along (carrot stix, edamame, a salad with homemade vinaigrette, and my banana-oat muffins) because I'm not quite sure what they'll be feeding us. I did a little advance research and I know that a hot dog is about 250 calories, and a 1/4 lb burger is about 350. I also know toasted marshmallows will be about 25 cal each while smores are, like, 300! LOL There'll also be all kinds of hiking and outdoor games and whatnot. Should be a blast!

So, I hope all you inspiring pals will have a lovely weekend! You've all done so very well - I'm proud of each and every one of you, and I'm glad you're on this path with me.

Hugs,
Nikkie

weighed in today at 228.0 again looks like no loss for me this week. waaa! Oh well theres always tomorrow to weigh in as well:) I weighed in early in case I eat horribly tonight....seeing as we are having company and dinner/drinks.....lol have a great weekend gals!

So my weigh in today was 271.8 which is a loss of 1.8 from last week but it is a gain of.4 from earlier this week. I'll take it I have a feeling I am still holding on to some water with the muscle soreness. I was supposed to do cardio yesterday and just couldn't move right. I looked like I had a stick up my but when I walked it was so stiff. I swear when my quads are that sore and tight it feels like my knees hyper extend when I walk. I slathered up with icyhot last night and took advil so I feel a little better today but.....still not 100%. I'm glad I still have today to recover before I go back to the gym tomorrow!

Lost 3 pounds this week. Down to 243.4. The weekend has been rough. I didn't go over in calories but I did eat back most of my exercise calories which I rarely do. I need to make better food choices today. Now...I can't decide whether to work out or not. Stupid FM is causing so much pain today.

Good luck to everyone. Hopefully this will be the start of a great week!

I totally failed the no scale challenge but still had a great week. I am down 4lbs to 249.4.

I have one more week of 30DS! I'm pretty sure I am going to continue it into next month- I can totally see the results! I should be on level 3 by now but I am still sweating out level 2. Just trucking along at my own pace.

Hello Everyone... I am at 284.6 - so, I am down 5-lbs. for the week.

WOW! Great loss this week! :flowerforyou: :drinker:

That's an awesome challenge

Hello to all:
SW 271.4
CW 270 I was down to 268 but went back up

:bigsmile: Good Morning Everyone!

Congrats on the losses everyone! and for those that gained, there's always this week and today to start fresh and get back on it

AFM- I lost 4.2 lbs since Friday and since last monday, I've lost 4.8 lbs total....whoohoo!! I really did crack down on my eating this past week, and this weekend too... Usually the weekend brings a meal that I just don't "count' but not this past weekend! Praise the LORD for re-dedication and my newfound motivation! :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

I do have a question: Do any of you track your sugars? I am tracking mine long story short- I had cancer in 08 and had to have my thyroid removed, and as a result my pancreas is out of whack and wants to produce Crazy amounts of insulin if i don't watch my sugar intake. For awhile I was avoiding all processed sugars.. But I found a new love, Zone Perfect Protein bars, the chocolate mint ones taste like Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies... (not even kidding) anyways, they're generally packed with 15 or so grams of protein, and taste much better than some of their competitors...Anyways, I digress. When I eat that, my oatmeal, and salad, and other fresh veggies I find myself over in Sugar allotments.

NSV Monday! Hiking in a region called Hocking Hills last weekend had me hiking UPHILL a heck of a lot! Cool thing? I was able to not only keep up with, but outpace most of the other grownups and even a couple of the kids! I'm getting stronger under my "fluff". Yeah!

Godhas8 - fantastic loss this week!

NeuroticVirgo - great challenge - and will be super-challenging for me. Probably good for me too - the hard things in life tend to be that way.

PattyNava - that cake your daughter made for you is amazing! Talented kid you've got there!

MSwife - good job! You'll find those two pounds again and they'll stick!

BrendarB - Great job on the race! You'll get back on track. Some people have great success weighing every day - if it works for you, run with it! You'll get back on track... maybe start with the food? Plan a few meals?

NSV - Today I took my measurements (I do this every 2 weeks), so in the last 2 weeks I have lost:

6 lbs
1.5" in my hips
1" in my waist
1.75" in my bust

(arms stayed the same and gained .75" in my thighs)

I'm pretty pleased with this! I had been wondering why it still looks like my belly sticks out the same as my boobs, but I guess its cuz Iost too much in the boobs. Need to lose more belly! haha

So today is NSV day. My NSV's I guess this week are all the new found things that are fitting me now and the ones that are too big. I can actually wear my husbands pants now and that is the first time I have been able to do that since we got married. I'm also in a size 20 jean and they are a little loose but not quite an 18 yet, haven't been that size since before my daughter was born back in 2004. Also I noticed a few nights ago while having some marital time with my husband that I am a LOT more flexible then I used to be. :bigsmile: I am also almost in a regular size XL top now I am down to a plus size 1x in a lot of tops but sometimes my chest is still a little too big. On a downer note though even with the almost 50 lbs off of me I still can't really fit into the largest of halloween costumes from the halloween store. SOme I couldn't zip up and some my boobs just couldn't be contained by them. I think I may need to go shopping at Good will or some consignments shops to find an outfit to put together for a pirate costume. That is what we are all going to be this year.