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Count me among those not having a great weekend. It’s my time of the month and I think that is a big part of it. I just feel sluggish and unmotivated. I’ve stayed within my calorie count and still working out but just feel “blah”. Hoping to get a good night’s sleep tonight and get back on track tomorrow. Hope everyone is…

Hi to all the new people! @wearefab I hear you on the period bloat, I’m there right now and trying to remind myself that extra 2-3 lbs will go away soon! It’s super annoying!!

@gesundundmunter Thanks! I just sent you a friend request :) My daily calorie goal is 1620. I generally am just a bit under that. All I’ve done really workout wise is increase my step count. I walk 3-4 miles/day on my treadmill which gives me another 350 or so calories for the day which I try not to eat. I’m messing with…

Starting Weight: 230.4 Goal Weight: 165.0 1/1: 230.4 1/8: 224.6 1/15: 218.4 1/22: 216.4 1/29: 215.0 Total lost for January: 15.4 2/5: 212.4 2/12: 209.8 2/19: 2/26:

Starting Weight: 230.4 Final Goal Weight: 165.0 Challenge goal weight: 210 : MET!!! New challenge goal weight: 199 1/1: 230.4 1/8: 224.6 1/15: 218.4 1/22: 216.4 1/29: 215.0 Total lost for January: 15.4 2/5: 212.4 2/12: 209.8 I met my goal this week! So excited! Also I don’t know why I can never remember to post! Sorry!

Sleeping til 10 would be the start of a perfect Saturday for me! Unfortunately between the two dogs and my 7 year old I’m lucky to not be disturbed before 7. Yikes!

I clock in at 6:30. Takes me 15 minutes to get there. So.. I roll out of bed between 5:45 and 6, brush my teeth, get dressed, and head out. And I literally set everything out at night so I can get as many minutes in bed as possible: lunch made, keys attached to purse, clothes out in the bathroom, and workout clothes in my…

Starting Weight: 230.4 Goal Weight: 165.0 1/1: 230.4 1/8: 224.6 1/15: 218.4 1/22: 216.4 1/29: 215.0 Total lost for January: 15.4 2/5: 212.4 2/12: 2/19: 2/26:

I forgot to post again! Starting Weight: 230.4 Goal Weight: 165.0 Challenge goal weight: 210 1/1: 230.4 1/8: 224.6 1/15: 218.4 1/22: 216.4 1/29: 215.0 2/5: 212.4 Random thoughts (cause I didn’t copy the actual post. Oops!): my lowest weight for the week was 211.8. I think I might have to adjust my challenge goal as I’m…

I just realized I have been forgetting to post here! Starting Weight: 230.4 Goal Weight: 165.0 1/1: 230.4 1/8: 224.6 1/15: 218.4 1/22: 216.4 1/29: 215.0 Total lost for January: 15.4 Total lost overall: 15.4 This week’s challenges: coming to grips with the rate of loss slowing down. Those first two weeks of water weight…

Happy Friday all! I’ve decided now that I’m one month in and I have made exercise a regular part of it routine (I got on the treadmill for 3+ miles every day in January!!) it is time to add some strength training in a few times a week. I’m still trying to decide how... Hope everyone has a fun weekend planned!

Thanks! I keep forgetting to check the group! A couple of my coworkers have decided to give this a go with me. Pretty excited to have someone else to bounce recipes off of! Now that we have made this a habit, one month in we are ready to start having a little more variety in our diet vs just eating whatever is easy that we…

I weigh on Tuesday’s because we tend to do a cheat meal on Sunday so Monday is not good. Haha. I finally decided though that it doesn’t really matter since I weigh daily (I take it from your comments that you might as well?). I’m sticking with Tuesday’s for my posts here for consistency’s sake and since I started on 1/1…

I second the protein suggestion. I try to make sure I get plenty of protein in at each meal and have stuff on hand for snacks like almonds and beef jerky. 100 calories of stuff like that, while small portion-wise keeps me full longer than lower protein options. And yes to the water. I drink a big glass of water before each…

Original start weight: 130.4 (1/1) Challenge Start Weight: 224.6 (1/8) Challenge Goal: 210 Week 1: 218.4 Week 2: 216.4 A positive thought for the week: had a huge gain in the beginning of the week from period bloat but happily back down for a loss by today! Healthy snack or meal: still loving almonds Best workout this…

@azkunk I have an apple watch and am not having that problem. I walk 3 miles on the treadmill everyday which always closes the ring. Sometimes just the walking I do around work all day gets me 2/3 I the way there or so. Have you tried searching your problem on the apple tech support boards? @winodini I used to love classes…

Count me among those who used to keep the ibuprofen handy. The biggest improvement for me by far has been quality of sleep and just my overall fatigue level being less throughout the day. Like someone else said I’m not exactly springing out of bed at 5am but I’m not already counting the hours til I can nap by 5:30 either.

Nice work everyone! Haven’t checked in for a bit so wanted to update. it’s the 17th and I’m AF 15/17 days! (Going to go ahead and count today because I know I won’t be drinking). Aside from our one cheat meal a week it has been easier for me than I thought. Of course my husband is on board so that is such a HUGE help. Stay…

@arameni I feel you on the period bloat! I weigh daily (I know to expect fluctuations, but it keeps me accountable with my calories) and was 7 lbs heavier on Wednesday than I was on my weigh in day. SEVEN. it’s like the whole week was erased! 6 of those pounds were gone again this morning though and I am hoping to see that…

:D I wouldn’t even blink over .2 ... that’s pretty normal for me. I’m talking like several pounds. Like back up over what I was at last week’s weigh in. Yikes!

Hey all! I’m glad to have found this thread! I’m 41 and trying to ultimately lose about 65 lbs. I’ve done well so far in January but finding myself frustrated. It is my time of the month and against my better judgment I stepped on the scale this morning. Bloat is for real :s It was pretty discouraging to see that number go…

I tell people all the time I feel like having a puppy is kind of like childbirth... after a couple of years all you remember is the good stuff! Then enough time passes and you think to yourself “I’m ready for another puppy”. And then you quickly realize that it kind of actually sucked a lot of the time. I have a 2 year old…

Just realized I typed the wrong challenge goal weight! My challenge goal is 210, not 220!

Challenge Start Weight: 224.6 Challenge Goal: 220 Week 1: 218.4 A positive thought for the week: halfway through the month and I’m still on board! Healthy snack or meal: Right now almonds are my favorite snack Best workout this week: still just sticking with walking 3 miles a day. Comments: another big weight loss week for…

My biggest “mini goal” right now is just to stick with this through January... and then beyond. But making it through the whole month would be a huge accomplishment for me!

Congrats all on getting through the weekend! Halfway through the month and I’m AF 13/15 and super happy about it! Aside from the better sleep I’ve already noticed, I’ve noticed I’m so much more productive with cleaning and getting stuff done. Good stuff all around! My weigh in day is tomorrow. My cycle just started (sorry…

I’ll be weighing in in the morning. May not be able to post until after work though. Great work so far!

Went out to dinner and stuck to just one beer! Pretty happy about it :) that’s AF 12/14 days for January for me. Right on track!

@BuffMom84 Sorry he’s not supportive! Have you talked to him about why you are currently abstaining? Congrats everyone 12 days in! I’m AF 11/12 days so far which is right on track with my goals for not just the month but in general. Tomorrow is the day I’ll have a drink because we’re going out to eat but plan to limit to…

I’m jealous too! We have decided to forgo a big vacation this year because we’re saving up to take my son to Disney spring 2020. @SmithsonianEmpress Workouts are where in the past I get bogged down and set myself up for failure I think. I start some crazy plan that is completely exhausting and wears me out and end up…