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Thanks again @RubyRed427 for keeping this challenge going.

Hey all! I haven’t checked in since getting to my goal of 140. I’ve been trying to stick to my original strategy and just see where the number lands. Maintenance seems just as tricky as losing; I’ve been fluctuating 140-144. Guess I need to dig deep into my pocket of determination.

@RubyRed427 recently mentioned the idea of focusing on three foods you want to give up and focus on that. I’ve done something similar, banning certain foods except for “special occasions”. It has helped a lot. But is something I need to ban altogether and forever .. bread and butter. I ❤️ warm fresh bread with butter. As…

Weigh-in from this morning … Start (Dec14 2020)165 lbs Last weigh-in 143.0 lbs Present 139.8 lbs Goal 140 lbs Total loss 25.2 lbs I’ve haven’t posted in a while as I’ve been doing a lot of traveling to visit family (all my daughters live out of state, all across the country). In fact, I’m just back from a vacation with all…

Here’s my Friday weigh-in. Start (Dec14 2020)165 lbs Last week 143.0 lbs Present 141.6 lbs Goal 140 lbs Loss this period 1.4 lbs Total loss 23.4 lbs Slow but steady.

I’m curious about how each of us set weight loss goals . . . Do you set an an ultimate goal? Do you break down your goal into intermediate goals? Do you set dates for your goals? I don’t set dates. I do set both Intermediate and ultimate goals. Reaching intermediate goals is VERY motivating for me. It’s a huge reminder…

Weigh-in day. Start (Dec14 2020)165 lbs Two weeks ago 145.2 lbs Present 143.0 lbs Goal 140 lbs Loss this period 2.2 lbs Total loss 22 lbs These numbers reflect change over two weeks as I wasn’t home last weigh-in day.

This weight loss thing can be a tricky thing when you’re in another’s home and eating the foods they eat. I am always appreciative of the money, time, and effort any host puts into making meals when I visit, and so I eat what they eat (mostly) but I do try very hard to watch portion sizes. And, of course, log all food as…

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Weigh-in: 145.2 Start (Dec14 2020)165 lbs Last week 144.6 lbs Present 145.2 lbs Goal 140 lbs Loss this period + 0.6 lbs Total loss 19.8 lbs Had a bit of backsliding this week. I’m not surprised by the scale this morning as I was aware I had let my guard down this past week. Just as many of us are burned out by covid, I’ve…

Friday weigh-in. Start (Dec14 2020) 165 lbs Last week 145.6 lbs Present 144.6 lbs Goal 140 lbs Loss this period -1.0 lbs Total loss 20.4 lbs

Great question! Since my husband and I enjoy eating out on weekends (it’s been take-out since Covid) and those foods are more difficult to calculate even with MFP, I weigh in on Friday morning. That way I know where my weight is before allowing myself to partake in what might be more caloric foods. It’s worked well for me…

I’m happy to see so many of us continuing to work toward a more healthy self! Yeah!!! My goals through this challenge: - lose 1/2 to 1 lb per week - Walk/hike 4 days per week - Work toward core strength - Allow myself 1 drink per week - Continue to abstain from salty white carbs Be well everyone!!!

I lost 19.4. Shy of my goal but I’m very pleased overall. I’ve never lost weight without doing it in an unhealthy way .. until these past three months. I’ll be joining the other challenge but anticipate a much slower weight-loss pace. It seems the closer you get to your ultimate goal the harder it is. I’m ok with that ..…

Friday Weigh-in Start (Dec14 2020) 165 lbs Last week 148.0 lbs Present 145.6 lbs Goal 140 lbs Loss this period -2.4 0 lbs Total loss -19.4 lbs

“MODERATION. SMALL HELPINGS. SAMPLE A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING. THESE ARE THE SECRETS OF HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH.” – JULIA CHILD Truly, we don’t need to deny ourselves foods we enjoy. But we do need to practice moderation. Smaller, appropriate portions can be incorporated in our “diet”. There are, however, some foods I…

@Iperkins5 You’re back on track! Keep up the good work. You can do it!

I won’t hit 30 either BUT I have made progress. Even though we won’t hit the 30# goal, the mere fact that we’re still working toward healthier choices is a huge accomplishment. It’s so easy to give up. But we’re not! We’re STILL working toward a goal! You’re doing great! Keep going!

Friday weigh-in. Start 165 lbs Present 148.0 lbs Goal 140 lbs Total loss 17 lbs Getting there. 😊

I am now at 90 days of tracking my meals. I’ve never gotten this far! It most definitely helps! I think the best thing about tracking is that i can plan and track my food at the start of the day and see if I’ll have any leeway for an extra bite here or there. Having a plan helps keep me on track. From the start of this…

There have been many things I’ve given up to attain weight loss. Today I’m tossing out another . . . aspartame. I was away last week visiting family and drank only water, coffee, and tea. I was quite please that I didn’t have any cravings while away. Since returning I’ve been drinking aspartame sweetened lemonade and I…

It’s Friday weigh-in for me. Seems my progress is slowing down, but still progress. These numbers cross two weeks as I was away for my last weigh-in. Start 165 lbs 2 weeks ago 152.2 lbs Present 149.6 lbs Goal 140 lbs Loss this 2 weeks -2.4 lbs Total loss 15.4 lbs Be well everyone!

“It’s not enough to eat veggies and do yoga. You also must work on healing the stress and anger in your life.” – Karen Salmansohn When we manage our stress and heal our anger (and all our other emotional baggage) we can then break the habit of emotional eating. I honestly can’t imagine being able to overcome the bad habits…

It’s my Friday weigh-in. Have had a step backward which I account to inaccurate food tracking. So, I’m back to measuring everything! Start 165 lbs Last week 151.2lbs Present 152.2 lbs Goal 140 lbs Loss this week -1 lbs Total loss 12.8l bs

“Don’t try to be perfect. Just try to be better than yesterday.” Sometimes our goals can be quite grand, and sometimes unrealistic. If we simply “try to be better than yesterday” each and every day, we’ll see progress. Don’t give up. “Just try to be better than yesterday.” And be kind to yourself. Be well everyone.

@frankwbrown There will be weeks that seem we take a step backward. But look at the trend of your numbers. You’re doing great. 👍

@RubyRed427 Congrats to you too! You’re making great progress. I’m glad keto is working for you!!! My H and I tried keto for a week and we both lost several pounds quickly but it just didn’t work well on our digestive tracts. So we’re back to “most” things in healthy portion sizes. We always do dry January, but have…

It’s Friday weigh-in for me. It’s been a good week at the scales. I actually weight myself every day, and today I’m up a tad from yesterday but down from a week ago. Thought for the day . . . “It’s not a short term diet. It’s a long term lifestyle change.” Start 165 lbs Last week 153.6 lbs Present 151.2 lbs Goal 140 lbs…

@Up_n_Running I enjoy an egg scramble with diced onion and red pepper. Yum! Often I save diced veggies from dinner to add to my scramble next morning .. helps speed up breakfast.

One of the things I have given up (hopefully forever) is sugar-free hard candies. I used to think since they were low in calories they’d be ok to have whenever I wanted. But I realized they made me crave food more than ever. I’m not sure if it was simply the habit of having something in my mouth or maybe the artificial…