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SW: 148 And here I am... 148 starting weight, after losing 6 pounds in the August 5 lb challenge. I never want to see the 150's again. Good riddance. So, my September 5 lb goal is 143. That number is almost scary to me (as in "what? me? weigh 143? AS IF!"). I'm going to have to get over a huge mental hurdle for that one.

Aug 1st: 154 Aug 8th: 153 (-1) Aug 15th: 150 (-3) Aug 22nd: 151 (+1) Aug 29th: 149 (-2) Sept 1st: 148 (-1) TOTAL AUGUST LOSS: 6 POUNDS See you in the September thread!!

Finally! I did get out for my run tonight!! YAY!! I did a 20 min run, plus 5 min each warmup / cooldown for a 30 min workout. I am so relieved to finally get it done. :bigsmile:

I'll be back on the 1st with my weigh-in. Theresa - whatever works for you! Some report at the end of the month, some checkin weekly, then there are others (like me) who check in way more often than that. I only weigh-in once per week, but I like to share my daily struggles and successes, and the regulars on this thread…

Well, I feel like I'm repeating myself, but I'll have to run today for sure. I didn't run yesterday after all - the evening kind of got away from me (we had MIL over for supper since her power was out due to the storm) and it was already dark by the time the kids were in bed. :angry: And then I was too grumpy / stubborn to…

Aug 1st: 154 Aug 8th: 153 (-1) Aug 15th: 150 (-3) Aug 22nd: 151 (+1) Aug 29th: 149 (-2) Total Aug loss to date: (-5) Ok, so I've hit the 5lb goal for the month; now to keep it off until Thursday's final weigh-in!! I'm planning to wait until the 1st to weigh in for my Aug month-end and Sept beginning weight. I have an…

I am becoming a convert! I originally started my running program on the treadmill, that way I could "control" everything: the speed, the distance, etc. When it came to running outside, I couldn't control my pace, I'd start out too fast and die off quick, etc. However, I never really 'enjoyed' running, and ended up giving…

Fran - oh, I don't know if I'd say Tim's were better than Krispy Kreme... We don't have KK here, but the one or two times I did have them, they were pretty yummy... Ok, must redirect thoughts away from donuts now. I went out for a run tonight. On Tuesday night, I ran my "loop" twice, which is close to 5k, and it took me 40…

I smell a BMK challenge for the month of September... I'm in! But since my weight loss is less awe-inspiring, I will run for all the pounds I still plan to lose too... I pledge 36 minutes for the 36 pounds showing on my ticker.

I'm just starting to research the 17 day diet, and thought I'd eavesdrop, if that's ok... Andee, I was diagnosed with PCOS many years ago, and sometimes forget why it's so hard for me to lose this belly weight... Then I have that moment where I remember "oh yeah!! I have PCOS - duh!" So the good news for you is that you…

Lindid - we had the same starting weight this month! Great work getting to goal - now be sure to behave yourself to ensure you keep it off for your month end weigh-in!! In other words, don't be like me!!! I was down to 148 about a week ago (sneak peek), but by my weigh-in I was 151 again. Today's sneak peek was 149, so I'm…

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Last week's weigh-in was 150, and I was down to 148 before the weekend. Then the Saturday BBQ / camping party happened with food and drinks, and I ended up at 151 today. I'm actually going to wait to see what my weight is tomorrow and if it is lower, then I will use that for my official weigh-in for this week, since I know…

KeriA, I've done C25k off and on over the years, and have always done most of my training on the treadmill. After doing my last run outside, I was really excited to go outside again last night. Before I started, I decided to go easy on myself and re-run W5D2 if I had to (since I'm not used to running outside), but once I…

I resisted the movie popcorn for a second time! Yay me! I did eat a 1/2 ice cream sandwich after supper tonight - we were having a family dessert so I split one with my youngest. Only 75 cal, so not too bad. I took my C25k workout outside tonight. I completed Week 5, Day 2. Thanks for motivating me to get outside for C25k,…

Ok, so I think the universe is trying to support me in my no-popcorn victory last night... My daily peek at the scale was 148 today (from 150 yesterday)! My first time in the 140's in over 6-7 years. A sign for sure, considering we're planning to take the kids to see the Smurfs this afternoon, and I will be tempted by…

Two NSV's to report today: 1. I was able to take my wedding ring off. After a few weeks of healthy eating, the swelling in my fingers has finally dropped down enough to remove it. I've got a bit of heat rash under it, so it's a relief. 2. I did not eat popcorn at the movie! WHAT?! That is crazy for me. Amanda, DO's are not…

So.... I'm headed to the movies with my mom tonight. I can't even imagine not having popcorn at the movie theater, but I will have to limit myself to an acceptable portion. I don't want the salt to zing me back up to 155. I will bring my own water, so I don't have to drink anything sugary (which I don't like anyway). Plus,…

Wow - I just noticed that my little marker lady on my ticker is almost half-way to goal... 2 more pounds to get 'over the hump', then it's all downhill from there, right?! :laugh:

Ran out to get a few groceries tonight, and dropped in at the gym for a quick C25k workout first. I love having my gym in my grocery store! I ran three 5 minute intervals, with a 2.5 minute break between them, which most closely resembles Week 5, Day 1, and I think I am ok with continuing from here. I've been kinda all…

Funny to dissect this "milk-in-a-bag" thing, since it's so normal for me... To clarify, we do sell milk in cartons and plastic bottles as well, but many families own a 'milk pitcher' as posted above (thanks for the pic). There's not much you can do with the floppy bag if you do not have the pitcher. 3 bags of milk (which…

I was peeking at the scale all week last week, and was so excited by what I was seeing that it gave me extra motivation to behave myself on the weekend. My "cheat of the week" was 2 smores on Saturday night at a neighbor's marshmallow roasting party for the kids. Plus, I had a glass of white wine with dinner last night,…

Sale? Milk is one thing that does not go on sale around here...

'tree, don't despair... I've also been stuck in the 150's for literally years now. But I've decided that this is my time. I'm going to do it. Make healthy food choices - more fruits, veggies and protein; make your exercise a real challenge (i.e. be sure you are getting sweaty!)... Eventually it WILL come off. Maybe not…

I didn't realize milk-in-a-bag was such a big deal... It's just 'normal' for me. It's like buying a gallon of milk, but having it divided in 3 easier to manage containers. Much easier for the kids to manage. :)

Thanks, I need it. My girl is a Cars and Toy Story fanatic, so I am buying 'boys' pull-ups (with those characters on them). Now that I'm talking to her about 'panties', she wants 'woody-buzz' or 'mcqueen' panties. Do you think she would be scarred for life if her first pair of panties were boys underwear? :ohwell:

Amanda, thanks, we finally had some sun today... Did you get the rain I sent your way? I was planning to run tonight, but I am sooo tired, that I think this is quickly turning into a rest day, and I will have to do it tomorrow. But please, make sure I do, ok? I don't want to get off-track this early in the game! Maggie, on…

PAMPERS CRUISERS!! My first daughter was ok with any diaper, so she was able to use any generic store brand which for daytime was fine. But night time, she leaked, so I used Pampers Cruisers. They were her 'night-time' diapers. Now with my 2nd child, she has very sensitive skin and kept getting diaper rash off and on until…

I have seen the opposite, where US is more calories, but usually because the serving size is bigger. With Activia vanilla yogurt for example, in Canada, the individual cup serving size is 100g and 100 cal; whereas in the US, the serving size is 113g and 120 cal.

Hmmm, pies with cream or custard? Do you mean on the side, or an actual custard or cream pie (like coconut cream pie)? On the side, we eat our pies (i.e. the fruit ones) with vanilla ice cream, which we call "a la mode". Strange considering the literal translation is "in the style", but whatever, I've never questioned it…