Lisarrrtist

Started Jan 1 at 160. Been maintaining 150 for the last 2 weeks. Happy about that considering that this week I had a 4000+ calorie day. Looking to lose 2 by next week by trying to keep my days under 2000 calories.

Start on 1/1/08 160lbs Weight this week: 148 Lost 2 more pounds! Valentine's goal: 145 :smile:

I dabbled with this site before Christmas, but it wasn't until January 1st when I vowed to log everything (even on the "bad" days or "cheat" days) that it has really began to work. One of my goals is to just be faithful and log daily, regardless of if I lose weight. I know if I make small changes they will turn into habits…

This is so true. I treat myself to a bag of steamed brussel sprouts instead of m&m peanuts. No kidding! I also agree with going slowly and making small healthy changes for the long haul.

Great job on continued progress Amanda! Start 1/1: 160 Current 1/18: 150 Goal: 145 Pounds lost this week: 0 I am very happy considering I am still logging and exercising. I didn't eat great this week but I love the fact that I am accountable to the site and this challenge. The goal is still very reachable!

I think you will be better off doing things on your own. I have done JC and Nutrisystem with some success, but the cost was high, as was the sodium. Reading labels and being a stickler for logging all my food (even on those "bad" days) has been very good at holding me accountable and teaching me portion sizes.

Logging everything is really working! Even on my so-so days (over 2000 cal) I have kept track. I am averaging about 1800 cal a day so I am thrilled with the results! Start 1/1/08 160lbs 1/4 153 1/11 150 Goal: 145

Start: New Year's Day -160lbs (pms and partying over break) January 4th-153lbs (3 days of doing it right!) Goal- was 149, now 145 Weight loss: an unrealistic 7 lbs, but I needed that!

Weighed in at 160 today and want to get to 149 by Valentines. Another goal for me is to log all the food everyday. So many days I stopped logging after blowing it. But I am committed to logging all now through valentines!

Hi, I am originally from MI myself, born in Dearborn. We still vacation there a lot. I got on this site Sunday and like the accountability it is providing. Taking it day by day (2 down!) hoping I can tame the appetite beast by Christmas. I will have to upload a picture soon since everyone else's looks so nice.