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So, this was my 1st week to gain (up 1.6#'s) - it wasn't a shock, b/c I know I didn't make the best choices this week. To get back on track for our challenge - I need to hit a 4.8# loss by next Friday. I know that may be tricky to hit in just one week, but if I can at least get close, I'll be happy! :)

Thanks Brandy!!

Sadly I've had my first gain this week. I'm up 1.6#'s - so I need to step it up this week! Can someone post the link to the spreadsheet? Thanks! Amy

Down 1.4 this week. Since it's T.O.M. I'm happy with any decrease on the scale! I really need to focus on getting my workouts in this week!

Down 2 this week - 204.4 Still on track - yay!!!

SW: 211.8 W2: 209.2 W3: 206.4 Losses: 2.6, 2.8 Total Lost: 5.4

Hi All! Oh how I love this group. SW: 211.8 W2: 209.2 W3: 206.4 I have found I lose weight best when I: 1. Avoid artificial sweeteners (don't eat anything w/splenda, nutrasweet, etc.) 2. Avoid diet pop (soda) 3. Drink nothing but water 4. Make sure my calorie intake is from a good mix of protein/veggies/fruits/carbs - if I…

Yay - I'm on track. What a great illustration!!! Love it :)

SW: 211.8 CW: 209.2 (as of Friday) What worked: *keeping gum in kitchen to avoid "snacking" while cooking *upping fiber intake (bought some pears) *getting back to the gym *logging food intake & calorie burn *eating a little portion of something I really want instead of substituting & feeling deprived (then overdoing it…

Week 1: 211.8 Week 2: 209.2 Week 1 Loss = 2.6#'s Yay! Aiming for even more next week. Great work all!

Do you have Zumba for Wii, or is it a Zumba DVD? Anything that fun, I want in on! Thanks :0)

Hello Sunny Snowflakes! Workouts have been getting better and better. My struggles seem to be more on the food front. I discovered I do need to watch those evening hours when I am making dinner as it is snack trigger central. I bought some gum & stashed it in the kitchen cupboard to help with this problem. I went out to…

Hello all! :) I rejoined the gym today and was able to get in a 1 hour workout & burned 610 calories. It felt fabulous! Food is on track. I love feeling back in control of my life again. I find having food & exercise back in balance - I am just calmer in general. Krystle - I agree - if we keep motivating each other we can…

Hello Snowflakes! Loving this challenge. I was sitting here at the end of a long day feeling HUNGRY. (a rare state I haven't felt in quite awhile). So I read each & every post, drank a glass of water, and now I feel just fine! This challenge is so far so good - I've made my way successfully thru a birthday party (with ice…

1. Drinking lots of water (especially when that hunger strikes) 2. Distracting yourself with an activity that keeps your hands occupied 3. Brush your teeth 4. Chew gum 5. get on the message boards & read this thread for inspiration 6. Go in the room of your home as far from the kitchen as possible 7. keep vegetable soup on…

Teresa - great job on the walk. The beach sounds so nice as we have snow, lots of wind and it is FREEZING out there!

Krystie - thank you sooo much for organizing this. I know you've put a lot of time in. Is this our thread to post our "motivation/encouragement/support" stuff to for the 1st week? Hugs to all! What a great way to start the year!

Starting Weight: 211.8 Workouts: Sunday - Zumba (and Family fit when able) Tuesday/Thursday - 2 hours cardio equip. / track Saturday - 2 fitness classes (Intermediate Step/.Punk Rope/Zumba) Starting Photo - Taken Measurements - Taken

Have my measurements ready to go. Will have hubby take my "before pic" today (eek!) Will grab my official starting weight in the morning & Fridays thereafter.... I need to plan my workouts for the week. Yay - it's almost here! So very excited!! Hugs to all, Amy

I have a polar F6 which I love - you do have to wear a chest strap (which seriously you cannot feel) - this gives you more accurate readings. It "talks" to the machines at the gym - so the heart rate display on the treadmill etc. shows my actual heart rate. Tells you how many calories you burned, etc. I got "apple green"…

Added 2 new workout songs to my iPod... took weight & measurements today to keep myself honest until our official start (I have 2 birthday parties, a new year's party & one more family Christmas party before we start on the 1st!) Bought veggies & low-fat dip for the new year's party - making a low-fat whole wheat veggie…

(if I read right) - I think we reveal our starting photos at the half-way mark.... so - you will have your start photo & your halfway photo so everyone can see the progress :0) I'm so excited for this group!

Krys_T - hoping you're on West coast time so I am not too late for this morning's deadline. I so so want to be in & guarantee I will be here until the bitter end! Hugs to all, Amy :0) (it's 12:18pm EST, hope I can still be in...)

Great job! Thanks for the inspiration :)