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6/14 (Week 23) SW: 280.2 (Jan 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 268.7 Weekly WL: +4.4 TWL: 11.5 Got out of the habit of logging in daily and gained 8 pounds since early Apr. Getting back into the swing of doing this again. Did keep weighing myself, just didn’t report to Challenge. Trying not to beat myself up too much…just a…

4/26/17 (Week 15) SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 263 Weekly WL: +1.9 TWL: 17.2 Jan: 7.9 lbs; Feb: 7.1; Mar: 4.7; Apr: +.2.5

4/19/17 (Week 14) SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 261.1 Weekly WL: -2.1 TWL: 19.1 Last week’s challenges: Logged sporadically, missed adding dinner meals. Need to get back in the swing of logging on same day to complete entry. Easter candy avoidance has been difficult. Goal this week: Log and drink water. Jan:…

4/12/17 (Week 13) SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 263.2 Weekly WL: +1.1 (wrong direction) TWL: 17 Last week’s challenges: Still haven’t gotten back into the swing of eating right. Letting emotions control will power; got to stop that. Goal this week: Log and drink water. Jan: 7.9 lbs; Feb: 7.1; Mar: 4.7; Apr:…

3/29/17 (Week 12) SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 262.1 Weekly WL: +1.6 TWL: 18.1 Last week’s challenges: Very stressful week which I binge ate through. Having Easter candy available did not help the situation. Goal this week: Even though I logged everything last week, I didn’t seem to care that I went over.…

3/29/17 (Week 11) SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 260.5 Weekly WL: 2.1 TWL: 19.7 :smile: Jan: 7.9 lbs; Feb: 7.1; Mar: 4.7

You have lost over 10% of your body weight! AND your sooo close to getting below the 200 mark which is one of my milestones. You are an inspiration to me. Keep up the great work.

3/22/17 (Week 10) SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 262.6 Weekly WL: .1 TWL: 17.6 This week’s challenges: My birthday was yesterday so I splurged a little. Had a better weight loss on Tues so expect next week to show more progress. Ups and downs are all part of this being a lifestyle. Jan: 7.9 lbs; Feb: 7.1; Mar:…

3/15/17 (Week 9) SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 262.7 Weekly WL: .7 TWL: 17.5 :blush: This week’s successes: Logged every day. Believe this is key to success. This week’s challenges: Nothing unusual. Getting tired of sandwiches, same ol, same ol – looking for new lunch ideas on line. This week’s goals: Stay…

3/8/17 (Week 8) SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 263.4 Weekly WL: 1.8 TWL: 16.8 This week’s successes: Drank my water daily and only went over calories once on Sun due to Bridal Shower. Walked 5K steps 4/7 days; still need to work on this. This week’s challenges: Dinner out on Sat, but that isn’t unusual for us…

3/1/17 (Week 8) SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 265.2 Weekly WL: .7 TWL: 15.0 :smile: This week’s successes: Didn’t overeat as much as feared during scrapbook retreat; though I did have fast food for the first time in 2 months. Tummy troubles was the result, which was a great motivator to get back to my plan!…

I have 1700 calories a day to eat and usually come within 200 every day. I have wiggle room in what I'm eating to go more low-cal on some options for when MFP lowers my allowance. I never eat my exercise calories unless it was a day I REALLY burned a lot and overate to compensate. To add more protein to my diet, a friend…

I must agree with Toxtethogrady, I'm wondering if you're getting enough calories if you have a 1,000/day deficit. At 265, to lose 1#/week they have me at 1710. There's no way I could eat only 710 and receive all the nutrition I need. I have a MFP friend, not in this challenge, who was on 1200/day due to surgery…

"I’m so frustrated with myself." As you can see by the multiple responses, we've all been there. I agree with homeschoolmom77, at least you held yourself accountable and got on the scale and reported in. That says a lot about your commitment to your health. I gave you an "insightful" because you are in tune with your…

2/22/17 SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 265.9 Weekly WL: 1.1 TWL: 14.3 This week’s successes: Scale still going down, even though at least 2-3 meals I was over caloric intake. They weren’t “bad” calories, I just didn’t spread my calories more evenly and overate to compensate. This week’s challenges: Attending…

2/15/17 SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 267 Weekly WL: 2.2 TWL: 13.2 :smile: This week’s successes: Logged meals even though I had a cold late last week. This week’s challenges: Long weekend due to Federal Holiday, more time in the house around food. This week’s goals: Same as last week to meet my 5K Fitbit…

I don't know if you've ever seen the movie "The Replacements" with Keanu Reeves, but in the football locker room they talk about "fear" and Reeves says his is "quicksand". He said that is when one mistake leads to another and another and before you know it, you're sinking in quicksand. Your post reminded me of how our…

2/7/17 SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 269.2 Weekly WL: 3.1 TWL: 11 :smiley: This week’s successes: Logged meals and exercise daily (Fitbit steps). Starting taking stairs at work. This week’s challenges: Valentine’s dinner on Sat. with church friends. Preparing plan to make it through. This week’s goals: Meet my…

2/1/17 SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4) GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 272.3 Weekly WL: 1.5 TWL: 7.9 :smile: This week’s successes: Logged daily. Started wearing Fitbit, but I don’t count exercise calories toward meals. This week’s challenges: Last week had one evening when I was “starving”, beyond hungry before dinner. Need to ensure I more…

My girlfriend, a successful MFP member, and I commiserated today about this exact thing. I wanted to weigh-in on Mon, but Wed is my day. She said she struggles too, but she said that we can't obsess with the number on the scale...we have to see our success in other ways (clothes fitting better, attitude, energy, etc.).…

1/25/17 SW: 280.2 GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 273.8 Weekly WL: 4.1 :smile: TWL: 6.4 This week’s successes: Logged every day; only one diet soda/day—eliminated regular. Started using my Fitbit, basic model. Don’t like it when it syncs with MFP as it allows more calories; that’s not why I’m walking. MFP said you could upgrade to…

I've been through a divorce twice (same man - long story); and discovered I was an emotional eater. I now realize it doesn't matter the emotion...happy, sad, boredom...I use food to pick me up. I'm starting to realize in a life full of challenges the only thing we can control is what we do for ourselves. This is a time for…

1/18/17 SW: 280.2 GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 277.9 Weekly WL: 1.3 TWL: 2.3 This week’s successes: Logged every day; tried to log before eating to make sure I stayed within daily calorie goal. Switched from regular soda to one diet a day. Went to store and bought more foods that are higher in protein and less carbs as that is…

Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try. Becky

1/11/17 SW: 280.2 GW1: 228.2 GW2: 199 CW: 279.2 Weekly WL: 1 TWL: 1 This week’s successes: Started logging calories and thinking about what I eat. Making small changes; more water, no fast food. This week’s challenges: Changing eating habits is challenge enough this week. Jan: 1 lbs; Feb: Mar: Apr: May: Jun: Jul: Aug: Sep:…

I don't like most diet "fountain" drinks, but when it comes to canned I prefer Diet Pepsi. However, you asked about Diet Coke or Coke Zero and of those two: Coke Zero hands down. Diet Coke has an after taste.

I like Lean Pockets, but they should be kept in a freezer until eaten. I tried carrying them to work in my lunch pail with a freezer pack, but they thawed and were not as good. They have many varieties; turkey, chicken, meatball, pizza, etc. They come two per pack. I like the meatballs & mozzarella and its not so bad in…