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So I've been weighing in the morning, but not getting around to posting until I'm in bed. Decided to fo something for my social life and went to a party for a couple hours tonight. I brought a nice greek salad for the potluck. Enjoyed a plate of healthful veggies and a moderate amount of lean protein. Then all hell broke…

I'm pumped about a big project I've started, though it's gonna require that I work through the weekend. It also means that I'll mainly be laying around on my couch. I'll have to make a point of taking time for some exercise other than just running up and down the stairs to do laundry. Week1 11/25: 154.2 (SW) 11/26: 153.1…

Yeah, so like... that's what meals consisting of cookies and candy bars will do to me. But that was so Wednesday ago! Today I enjoyed healthful, real food in reasonable portions. I'm looking forward to some rest and extra movement this weekend. Week1 11/25: 154.2 (SW) 11/26: 153.1 (-1.1) 11/27: 153.5 (+0.4) 11/28: 152.2…

That thing is happening; too busy at work, not enough sleep or overall self-care going on. Running from meeting to meeting put a bunch of steps to my Fitbit, but by this afternoon I grabbed a couple of Thin Mints a co- worker put out. "A Kind bar would be better fit me", I reasoned. That lead to a candy bar... then…

Today's gain makes as little sense as the previous loss. I know these fluctuations are water rather than fat, so not stressing (in theory, at least). Onto week 2! Week1 11/25: 154.2 (SW) 11/26: 153.1 (-1.1) 11/27: 153.5 (+0.4; -0.7 Total) 11/28: 152.2 (-1.3; -2.0 Total) 11/29: 154.2 (+2.0; -0.0 Total) 11/30: 151.1 (-3.1;…

Just started toying around with the idea of a quick trip to Mexico. Battling with thoughts of how this might affect both my progress and my eating habits before and during. This journey is about living life and staying as healthy as I can. It is not about the fear over how I'll look in a bathing suit nor that I might…

My reoccurring user error is that I tap "Done" instead of "Post Reply". I blame MFPs UI. 😉

Love this! 😃

Huh. I'm honestly kinda confused by this. I stepped on the scale 3 times to make sure. Skeptical, but will take it. 11/25: 154.2 (SW) 11/26: 153.1 (-1.1) 11/27: 153.5 (+0.4; -0.7 Total) 11/28: 152.2 (-1.3; -2.0 Total) 11/29: 154.2 (+2.0; -0.0 Total) 11/30: 151.1 (-3.1; -3.1 Total) 12/01: 12/02: Goal 1: 153.2 12/03: 12/04:…

Hey, I'm super happy that 1) I'm not over my starting weight for this challenge and 2) the anticipated self-reproach is much quieter than I'd anticipated. I ate everything I wanted in the quantities I wanted. This included some grains and sugar, which I generally avoid in the form of baked goods. Overall though, now that I…

Okay... I'm gonna be completely honest that I have no intention of limiting or avoiding anything today. Here we can see the standard overall "duck it" attitude starting, after which I wil experience uncomfortable bloating so I can engage in a seriously unhealthy dose of self-loathing lasting at least a couple days through…

I'm right there with you!

Ever over eat on organic whole foods? I do. I tell myself "At least this is better than cookies". Ah, self-deception. Thanks everyone here for helping me stay honest. 😊 11/25: 154.2 11/26: 153.1 (-1.1) 11/27: 153.5 (+0.4; -0.7 Total) 11/28: 11/29: 11/30: 12/01: 12/02: Goal 1: 153.2 12/03: 12/04: 12/05: 12/06: 12/07: 12/08:…

Secondary goal for the next challenge: Hit "Post Reply" instead of "Done" to limit redundant typing and/or lost posts. 😆 Starting weight: 158.4 Goal weight 154.4 11/10: 158.4 11/11: 155.1 (-3.3 ) 11/12: 153.5 (-1.6; -4.9 total) 11/13: 152.4 (-1.1; -6 total) 11/14: 151.5 (-.9; -6.9 total) 11/15: 154.2 (+2.7; -4.2 total)…

11/25: 154.2 11/26: 11/27: 11/28: 11/29: 11/30: 12/01: 12/02: Goal 1: 153.2 12/03: 12/04: 12/05: 12/06: 12/07: 12/08: 12/09: Goal 2: 152.1 12/10: 12/11: 12/12: 12/13: 12/14: 12/15: 12/16: Goal 3: 151.0 12/17: 12/18: 12/19: 12/20: 12/21: 12/22: 12/23: Goal 4: 150.0 12/24: 12/25: 12/26: 12/27: 12/28: 12/29: 12/30: 12/31:…

Thank you for your initiative, Mike! This community support most appreciated. More important than the fat I wish to lose is the shame that accompanies my overeating binges. While I am so tempted to not report when I'm off track, I trust that there is no judgement in this space. The details might be different, but we are…

Potlucks, catered lunches, and dinner invitations everywhere. As if that all hasn't been enough, I had gelato for dinner. I will honestly be happy with any loss by the time we're done. And I'd already like to cast my vote for another round. Starting weight: 158.4 Goal weight 154.4 11/10: 158.4 11/11: 155.1 (-3.3 ) 11/12:…

Starting weight: 158.4 Goal weight 154.4 11/10: 158.4 11/11: 155.1 (-3.3 ) 11/12: 153.5 (-1.6; -4.9 total) 11/13: 152.4 (-1.1; -6 total) 11/14: 151.5 (-.9; -6.9 total) 11/15: 154.2 (+2.7; -4.2 total) 11/16: 152.2 (-2; -6.2 total) 11/17: 153.1 (+.9; -5.3 total) 11/18: 153.2 (+.1; -5.2 total) 11/19: 154 (+.8; -4.4 total)…

Big potluck tonight and my roommate and I are bringing the cake. A buddy is bringing homemade peach cobbler. Wish me luck, please. 😊 Starting weight: 158.4 Goal weight 154.4 11/10: 158.4 11/11: 155.1 (-3.3 ) 11/12: 153.5 (-1.6; -4.9 total) 11/13: 152.4 (-1.1; -6 total) 11/14: 151.5 (-.9; -6.9 total) 11/15: 154.2 (+2.7;…

My scale goes up and down too. I'm pretty sure everybody's does. I can eat a low amount of healthful foods, but if I don't simultaneously hydrate, the scale might still be up the next day.

Doh, entering yesterday too, since apparently I keep hitting *done* instead of *post*. Was stuck in a room for 10 hours with catered Tex-Mex and lots of chocolate. Was right at my calorie limit when I finally made it home, but was craving real food. Will surely see the scale up again in the morning. Starting weight: 158.4…

The weekend went ok, but today was rough. I expect the scale will reflect tomorrow what occurs when I skip meals and resort to the abundant processed snacks available at the office. Starting weight: 158.4 Goal weight 154.4 11/10: 158.4 11/11: 155.1 (-3.3 ) 11/12: 153.5 (-1.6; -4.9 total) 11/13: 152.4 (-1.1; -6 total)…

This is so useful. I really appreciate all of you. Starting weight: 158.4 Goal weight 154.4 11/10: 158.4 11/11: 155.1 (-3.3 ) 11/12: 153.5 (-1.6; -4.9 total) 11/13: 152.4 (-1.1; -6 total) 11/14: 151.5 (-.9; -6.9 total) 11/15: 154.2 (+2.7; -4.2 total) 11/16: 152.2 (-2; -6.2 total) 11/17: 153.1 (+.9; -5.3 total) 11/18 11/19…

Starting weight: 158.4 Goal weight 154.4 11/10: 158.4 11/11: 155.1 (-3.3 ) 11/12: 153.5 (-1.6; -4.9 total) 11/13: 152.4 (-1.1; -6 total) 11/14: 151.5 (-.9; -6.9 total) 11/15: 154.2 (+2.7; -4.2 total) 11/16: 152.2 (-2; -6.2 total) 11/17 11/18 11/19 11/20 11/21 11/22 11/23 11/24 11/25

Enjoy your trip!

Here we go... yesterday evening a bunch of us went to All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ for a colleague's 50th BDay. Tonight another get-together at an Irish Pub. Think I did OK, but the scale will tell me how it really was tomorrow morning. Starting weight: 158.4 Goal weight 154.4 11/10: 158.4 11/11: 155.1 (-3.3 ) 11/12: 153.5…

I had this whole thing written out yesterday, but looks like it didn't save. Basically focusing on whole foods (little to nothing processed), moderate protein, lots of healthy fats, and avoiding (but not excluding) sugars and grains. Starting weight: 158.4 Goal weight 154.4 11/10: 158.4 11/11: 155.1 (-3.3 ) 11/12: 153.5…

Just shedding water weight bloat from Saturday's binge so far... but the 3rd day is often when I seek cake with a vengeance. I'm so grateful for the support! ********** Starting weight: 158.4 Goal weight 154.4 11/10: 158.4 11/11: 155.1 (-3.3 ) 11/12: 153.5 (-1.6 day; 4.9 total) 11/13 11/14 11/15 11/16 11/17 11/18 11/19…

Good direction. One day of no pizza and gelato at a time. Starting weight: 158.4 Goal weight 154.4 11/10: 158.4 lbs 11/11: 155.1 lbs 11/12 11/13 11/14 11/15 11/16 11/17 11/18 11/19 11/20 11/21 11/22 11/23 11/24 11/25