Christmas Countdown Challenge (Closed) - Week #13

Hey there - I was out of touch some of Friday and yesterday. I have to go get my Dad up and want to read all the posts...but will have to catch up with them later today.

I couldn't work out Fri or Sat!!!! Feeling much thinner and I keep people noticing which is great. But I am not really excited to work out today but must force myself!!!! I am sooooo afraid to get out of the habit!!! I have been in this place before...clothes fitting better feeling firmer and fit.....then I turn around and I'm up 15 pounds and not working out! At least I am aware of it and will keep focusing. I didn't have you all to report to before either so I will be fine.

Yesterday I was at my sister's we had a garage sale to move out some of my Mom's holiday decorations etc. I started the day with fruit...then my BIL came out with a plate and he said here you go you don't have to eat it if you don't want! It was a egg and cheese bagel sandwich! I ate half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanted that other half more than I can say....I kept thinking about it.....but I DIDN"T eat it!!!!!!!!

By the end of the long day I feel like I fell off the wagon and then the wheels fell off too! I bet if I really counted everything it probably wouldn't have been that bad. But you know how we beat ourselves up!!!

Today is a new day...but there is still wine in the fridge!!!! :drinker: :laugh: I was telling my husband alittle about how I felt and he said it's just like the healthcare radio spot we hear all the time....you take two steps forward and one step back..well you are still one step ahead!!!!!! That put it in prospective!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wanted to share since I knew some of you could probably relate! Let's do this!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day....I can't wait to catch up... Will you be pushing yourself to exercise today??????

Hey there - I was out of touch some of Friday and yesterday. I have to go get my Dad up and want to read all the posts...but will have to catch up with them later today.

I couldn't work out Fri or Sat!!!! Feeling much thinner and I keep people noticing which is great. But I am not really excited to work out today but must force myself!!!! I am sooooo afraid to get out of the habit!!! I have been in this place before...clothes fitting better feeling firmer and fit.....then I turn around and I'm up 15 pounds and not working out! At least I am aware of it and will keep focusing. I didn't have you all to report to before either so I will be fine.

Yesterday I was at my sister's we had a garage sale to move out some of my Mom's holiday decorations etc. I started the day with fruit...then my BIL came out with a plate and he said here you go you don't have to eat it if you don't want! It was a egg and cheese bagel sandwich! I ate half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanted that other half more than I can say....I kept thinking about it.....but I DIDN"T eat it!!!!!!!!

By the end of the long day I feel like I fell off the wagon and then the wheels fell off too! I bet if I really counted everything it probably wouldn't have been that bad. But you know how we beat ourselves up!!!

Today is a new day...but there is still wine in the fridge!!!! :drinker: :laugh: I was telling my husband alittle about how I felt and he said it's just like the healthcare radio spot we hear all the time....you take two steps forward and one step back..well you are still one step ahead!!!!!! That put it in prospective!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wanted to share since I knew some of you could probably relate! Let's do this!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day....I can't wait to catch up... Will you be pushing yourself to exercise today??????

I'm totally with you on the two steps forward, one step back. I didn't exercise Friday or Saturday either, and I keep looking at my work out video telling myself "Just do it, do it now...so its done"....and then I go be lazy. But I've decided, I will exercise today no matter what. I don't want to go to long and then feel like I'm starting over again.

Just thought I would pop in and share a sermon illustration from today that I thought applied to my weight loss journey & maybe yours too.
The sermon was on gratitude & the illustration was linked to the stop, drop & roll (fire safety)

Stop (the complaining), Drop (the attitude), & Roll (with gratitude).

It is a reminder to myself that I have a lot to be thankful for & a better attitude does wonders for the self-esteem.
Have a great day everyone!!

Cw:176 .3
I always meditate. i love it.

2lb down this week
Now 186lb
Yay me
(On night shifts this week though so not sure how i will do for weigh in next week)

I am ashamed to admit my weight is 198.5. I just can't seem to get it back together but I am trying to get back. I have been thru a lot the last few months. But I am starting to feel crappy because of the way I have been eating. Time to dget back to it!!!

CW - 241
Bidding farewell to two more pounds!

Had a good week this week, making better choices and staying more disciplined. I didn't do any late night snacking and I think that made a difference.

Meditation was challenging this week, but rewarding, too. My mind is always churning, so it felt nice to put it on mute for a while and think clearly. Thanks for another awesome challenge - I feel like these are really helping me grow as a person.

-Chris

5lb lost this week!:happy:

CW=154.2 ugh I guess it could be worse for the terrible week I had

WOW - Great Job Friends!!! Lots of losers :bigsmile:

Well I am very happy to report that I did my exercise yesterday! I had a busy day and forced myself to go out and do a walk/run training to hit the next level of my running class. It was about 4 when I made it out and as I was driving to the place I was going to run I looked at the temp and said "maybe I should go to the gym and run or maybe skip it!" It was 93!!! I wasn't feeling very good either..light headed and just kind of off. (note lots of excuses to not go) I got to the park and got started to the bike path, walked awhile then started to run 12 mins...my legs felt heavy and I wasn't sure I could do it. I pushed on listening to my tunes and looking at the beautiful day around me. I made it to 12 mins with NO PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Then I walked 1 min then ran 8 more mins!!! I cooled down with a nice walk then got to my car and stretched then sat in the shade and enjoyed my success! Push on my friends the reward of knowing you did it is so worth it...not to mention it helps with your weight loss!!!

Neurotice Virgo ~ Yes girl you need to lighten up on yourself!!! I hope you got to your exercise yesterday You have come so far with your weight loss just move forward and enjoy the popsicles :bigsmile: I love Weight Watchers fudgcicles

Patty ~ Oh please don't be ashamed!!!!!!!!! We have all been there. Time to move forward and stop the negatvie talk. Stay in touch and focus on 1 -2 things don't overwhelm yourself. Like when we started this group maybe focus on getting in your water and fruits and veggies. I know how hard it is to focus on you when you have alot of stress. But when we are off track we are just hurting ourselves. I remember a long time ago when I was a fast food frequent flyer I would be stressed and drive thru and get a burger and fries....oh it was soooooooo good and I felt like CRAP afterward. Then I would say to myself....wow that didn't help my stress that was like saying let's just screw Judy and keep her far from her goal!!!! Not Cool.... Be good to yourself!!!! We are here for you

Jenn ~ WTG on your Zombie walk sounds fun!!!

Well I am out of town tonight for work...... a school show tomorrow, so that means burritos, stuffed bread sticks, cookies and mac and cheese will be all around me We have to set up tonight so not sure about exercise.

I hope you all had a great weekend!! Here's to a gret new week!

@PositivePower - Your name really fits you! Very positive! :bigsmile: I love it!

Just checking in... I see a lot of losses -- great job!

10 arms
29 waist
21 1/2 thigh
33 bust

Have a Terrific Tuesday!

Angie, how is Ody doing lately? :flowerforyou: