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I did my Curves workout today. I stayed within my calorie budget. I tracked everything I ate and drank. Nice day today but quite a bit cooler than yesterday. Too bad - yesterday was a wonderful little taste of summer!

I walked for 75 minutes today. It was a gorgeous day - just like summer. I stayed within my calorie budget (just barely). I tracked everything I ate and drank. I've lost 4 lbs this week - so happy!!! o:)

Something that has helped me: I make a list of all my favourite healthy meals and post it on the refrigerator. Then, when I'm trying to decide what to have for dinner, I force myself to choose from the list. Over time, your list of "favourites" should grow so that when you're trying to resist temptation, there will be…

I know exactly what you're dealing with - we've done work the past 2 years. Part of your water retention is probably due to the takeout - they use soooo much salt, preservatives etc in their food. Especially if you're not accustomed to eating out, it's a shock to your body. Not sure I have a solution if it's your kitchen…

I had an awesome first week - down 5 lbs. I was sooo vigilant in sticking to my plan to stay within my calories, exercise everyday and drinking my water. I was really good about not eating unhealthy treats between meals, which has been a big problem for me - I really only fell down a couple of times and certainly not to…

I did my Curves workout for 30 minutes. I stayed within my calorie budget. I tracked everything I ate and drank. It was a good day here and tomorrow is supposed to be sunny and warm. I think winter is officially over. Yay! B) Have a great week, everyone.

Stairs are 'business as usual' for me - I live in a 2-storey house and enter through the basement - I'm guessing I do 30 flights a day :) !

A gorgeous day on the Coast so did our errands on foot - walked 75 minutes. Stayed within my calorie budget. Tracked everything I ate and drank. Have a good week, everyone!

Gee, am I the only one who wasn't allowed to watch TV during the day? Our mom told us to get outside and play! I walked for an hour today. I stayed within my calorie budget. I tracked everything I ate and drank. Today was a good day! Enjoy the rest of the weekend, everyone!

I completed my Curves workout (30 minutes). I stayed within my calorie budget. I recorded everything I ate. Another good day. Re: Your question, above: I can see having a few 'pass' days. Being ill is beyond a person's control (as are many other things) and is not a reflection of a person's level of commitment.

I walked 2 miles on Tues, 2 miles on Thurs, 30 minutes at Curves on Wed and am about to do 30 minutes at Curves today.

Cold and rainy here on Canada's East Coast. Luckily I got out and walked early this morning before the rain started. Another good day: I walked for an hour this morning. I stayed within my calorie budget. I recorded everything I ate today. See you tomorrow!

I did my Curves workout today. I stayed within my calorie budget. I recorded everything I ate - even the handful of chips!! It was a good day!

Hi Everyone, Just joining your group now - hope it's OK that I'm late. I was looking for a committed group and this seems like the one! In response to the 3 questions posed: - Walked for 60 minutes today - I stayed within my calorie budget. - I kept track of everything I ate and drank.

I'm in.

Hi Everyone, OK, let's get started - here are my stats: MFP SW: 238 lbs UGW: 140 lbs CSW: 205.8 lbs CGW: 185.8 lbs I plan to focus on 3 areas each week in an effort to resolve my myriad of bad habits. Starting off on Week 1 are the 3 biggies: - Drink 8 cups of water each day - Exercise 6 days per week - Curves and walking…

I'm back and I'm in!!

Hi Everyone, I lost 1.2 lbs this week, brining my total for this challenge to 5.2 lbs. I won't lie - I'd be happier if it was happening faster, and more consistently, but I'm reminding myself that at least it's happening. This will be a tough week for me - we're going to Toronto for 6 days. That's 6 days of staying in a…

Hi Everyone, I gained .4 lbs this week. Not at all happy. Saw it coming all week long and felt powerless to do anything about it. Oh well, as they say in the movies - Tomorrow is another day, Scarlet. I will make the necessary changes to see better results next week. Here are my stats: OSW: 238.2 lbs UGW: 140ish lbs CSW:…

I'm Canadian - so our Thanksgiving was last month. Good tips here as I steel myself for Christmas!! Have a wonderful holiday to my American MFPers!!!

You're so right but, like many others, I hardly ever do it. It's a good one this week!

Good morning everyone, I'm down 2.2 lbs this week. I'm so happy! It has been a relatively easy week - no travel, no special functions - it's a good reminder of which habits I need to hang on to when things are more complicated. Activity is a key factor - I need to do something everyday. Here are my stats: OSW: 238 lbs UGW:…

Good morning all, I am down .4 lbs this week. That's 2.2 lbs, overall for this Challenge. I'm happy to be moving in the right direction. I struggled all week to get, and stay, in control. I'm winning the war on snacking in the evening - which is a big big win. I'm also getting back into the groove of exercising everyday.…

With the long weekend coming up, I'll make my mini challenge ensuring I walk on those 3 days. With my husband around more on those days, my routine often goes out the window - so this weekend I'll endeavour to either drag him along or leave him behind. With regard to adding extra water: I'm always in for that one!

Good morning everyone, I lost 1.8 lbs this week. It was a bit of a struggle getting back on track so I'm happy to see positive results. I'm trying to focus on 3 things each week - this week was: No eating between meals, regular exercise, and drinking sufficient water. For the coming week, I'll continue to focus on exercise…

My plan is to get back into what worked for me before: eating healthier (a lot less bread and junk and more fruits and vegetables) and regular exercise.

Starting weight for this Challenge: 202.4 lbs. Goal for this challenge is 187.4 lbs.

Hi all, I am Marlene from Nova Scotia. I am retired and I turned 60 last month (still wrapping my head around that notion). I've been working seriously at losing weight for the past 2-3 years (OK, really, all of my life). I had lost about 60 lbs but, in the past year, have re-gained about 20 lbs. So, really not happy about…

Good morning all. The past few weeks have been a bit of a blur with travel and houseguests. But I'm back. My weight has remained the same - for good or bad. My stats are: OSW: 238 lbs UGW: 140 lbs CGW: 175 lbs CW: 193 lbs LBS to go: 18 lbs Progress: 2 lbs This should be a good week for me - I'm back home and no company.…

Best of luck with your surgery, kayjosh!!