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Hello Thinnies! Wow - that grand total for weight loss for the group is impressive! My scale has been moving soooo slowly! I'm thinking it is a combo of stress / working longer hours. Normally I leave for work at 7:40 and get home w/ the kids at 2:45... then I'm busy from 2:45 until bedtime. But - my desk runneth over, so…

Name/ real name: AmyByExample/Amy Current Weight: 200.4 Challenge Goal Weight: 185 04/09: 205.7 04/16: 202.4 04/23: 200.8 04/30: 200.4 05/07: 200.4<<<mini goal:198>>> 05/14: 05/21: 05/28: 06/04: <<<mini goal: 192>>> 06/11: 06/18: 06/25: 07/02: <<<challenge goal weight: 185>>> Ok, this will sound weird, but even though the…

Hi Everyone! Whew! So happy to have the weekend here! I did very well on portion control today & even got in a mini-workout (only 200 calories burned - but at least something!). Tomorrow is filled with Little League Opening day parade & both of my boys have games. Happy to spend as much time outdoors! Hope I can fit in a…

Hi everyone! Well, my scale has not been moving this week which is annoying. I haven't gotten a good workout in, and although I think eating has been decent, I've missed some days of logging, so I may be underestimating my mental count of calories in. Looking forward to the weekend to do more planning (meal wise) and to…

Hi everyone! Love the challenges for this week. Taking the 30 minutes especially as I am working 9-10 hour days this week, and hubby is 2 nights at his 2nd job. So add in the 2 dogs & 3 kiddos, and balance is tricky this week!! iPod battery is about to go, but wanted to let everyone know I'm rooting for you!! Hugs, Amy

Name/ real name: AmyByExample/Amy Current Weight: 200.4 Challenge Goal Weight: 185 04/09: 205.7 04/16: 202.4 04/23: 200.8 04/30: 200.4 05/07: <<<mini goal:198>>> 05/14: 05/21: 05/28: 06/04: <<<mini goal: 192>>> 06/11: 06/18: 06/25: 07/02: <<<challenge goal weight: 185>>>

Our bodies have so many different variables there is much to throw the science off. Hormone levels for example can be impacted by the amount of sleep we did or didn't get, the amount of stress we are feeling... Certain foods will trigger different reactions in our bodies.... You can do everything scientifically right and…

Ok, continued... Mrsgstone - popcorn in micro - never knew you could do that w/Un-popped. Will have to give that a try Raina - hang in! Linda - love that you are doing c25k! Go for it! Jody - great plan Laurie - Wowzers! You killed it this week Crystal - great job setting limits this week with work & sticking to your…

Hello everyone!! Typing from my iPod, so sorry in advance for typos - sometimes the autocorrect subs odd stuff in for my misspelled words!! Congrats to all the fabulous losers this week!! Also, big hand to all of us who are logging, reporting in on here and taking the steps to fight for our health (with the side benefit of…

Name/ real name: AmyByExample/Amy Current Weight: 200.8 Challenge Goal Weight: 185 04/09: 205.7 04/16: 202.4 04/23: 200.8 04/30: 05/07: <<<mini goal:198>>> 05/14: 05/21: 05/28: 06/04: <<<mini goal: 192>>> 06/11: 06/18: 06/25: 07/02: <<<challenge goal weight: 185>>>

Hello Thinnies! Well after some sedentary days (mostly due to busy schedule) - I got in a great power walk today while DS8 was at baseball practice. Oooh if felt delighful (although it is wicked cold here! brrr) I was thinking about those first few weeks when you start a weight loss/fitness program & how motivated you can…

Hello all! Tracking is going well - feeling a bit like a slug exercise wise though. I was stuck at a CE class all day yesterday, then had to travel for a work conference today so gone 5am-6pm. All that sitting!!! I was shocked (ok, in awe) that there was a jogger out at 4:55am as I was heading out this am!! (to me that…

To weigh in on the clothing thing... I have gotten down to 174 2 times since my youngest was born (eek - almost 6 years ago). The first time I was doing 30 day shred DVD 5-6x / week coupled with 45-60 min of walk jog (pushing double stroller) 4+ times a week (am shred, pm walk/jog). The 2nd time I got to the exact same…

Roni - wow!! What an accomplishment - you are definitely committed to the new you! I got a little off track food wise today. I have assessed the situation, learned from it & moved on. I don't have much battery left on my iPod, so I'll have to say good night. Wishing you all a booty kicking (and shrinking) day tomorrow!…

Hi Everyone! Hope you all had a great day today. I got outside for a walk while my son had his swim practice (usually I sit in the bleachers & read or (ugh!) do work. I think the walking is the option that will help me achieve my goals better! Tara & Tina - congrats on downsizing this week! Kvonjohn - great energy,…

Congratulations to all the losers this week!!! Caitlin, SallyCC, Brooke, Laurie, Jody, Megan, Crystal, Windy, surferfreak, purplecookie, Charmaire, Tim, Kelley, melschaben, Faye, cmm7303, ababjones, Crystal, Debi, lissa, Jennifer, Jeremy, Tamara, Tiffany, Natalie, Audrey, Sandy , Mazomomma, Amanda W, dajndae, Sarah,…

Name/ real name: AmyByExample/Amy Current Weight: 202.4 Challenge Goal Weight: 185 04/09: 205.7 04/16: 202.4 04/23: 04/30: 05/07: <<<mini goal:198>>> 05/14: 05/21: 05/28: 06/04: <<<mini goal: 192>>> 06/11: 06/18: 06/25: 07/02: <<<challenge goal weight: 185>>> Water Challenge: DONE Workout Burn Challenge: 1062/1200 (going…

Hello All! Well, I got a late start with the exercise challenge - I am at 1062/1200. I did great with the water as that is basically the only beverage I drink. I had these 2 boxes of unopen Fiber One Cereal (ya'know the kind that looks like rabbit food? or twigs?).... I'm not a big fan of it - but found a super yummy…

Hi All. As others have mentioned - having a plan in place this week has been very helpful. I've been planning our meals & shopping from a list (helpful to the budget too!!). Now I need to add workouts to the plan. I did get in Jillian's Extreme Shed & Shred today (felt good!). I am being very cautious of anything high…

Hi All - I don't know if this is the fastest way to find our thread - but I go to the "Community Tab" then the "My Topics" menu & our thread is usually right at the top... if there is a faster way, I'd love to know - but that's what I do... Another great day (yay!) I made a skinnytaste.com santa fe crock pot chicken. I put…

Hello everyone! Wow - day 3 & I'm still here. So thankful! Honestly, weight loss is one of the biggest battles of my life. If I just intentionally didn't care how much I weighed, or how fit I was - that would be one thing. Instead I use food as a drug - to reward, to soothe, to punish.... it doesn't make sense when you…

Hi All! Another day logged (woo hoo! 2 days in a row (big improvment over what I had been doing!) If anyone doesn't know about it yet - the website skinnytaste.com has amazing recipes (that actually make me realize I CAN cook!) (So far I've made the chicken enchilladas, spinach lasagna rolls, pumpkin cupcakes, pineapple…

Hi All! Kristen - thanks for pulling me back to a healthy lifestyle! Name/ real name: AmyByExample/Amy Current Weight: 205.7 Challenge Goal Weight: 185 04/09: 205.7 04/16: 04/23: 04/30: 05/07: <<<mini goal:198>>> 05/14: 05/21: 05/28: 06/04: <<<mini goal: 192>>> 06/11: 06/18: 06/25: 07/02: <<<challenge goal weight: 185>>>…

Hi All! I'm Amy. I've participated in the last 2 challenges Kristen has hosted (she's amazing!). Sadly, I didn't finish them out as I let my priorities get out of whack. I've come to realize that I have a tendency to throw in the towel when the going gets tough. No one wants to think of themselves as a quitter, but I've…

Name/ real name: AmyByExample/Amy Current Weight: 205.7 Challenge Goal Weight: 185 04/09: 205.7 04/16: 04/23: 04/30: 05/07: <<<mini goal:198>>> 05/14: 05/21: 05/28: 06/04: <<<mini goal: 192>>> 06/11: 06/18: 06/25: 07/02: <<<challenge goal weight: 185>>>

Hi Everyone! Well, I had a gain this week. I seem to be in a pattern of lose weight M-F, then gain it back Sat & Sun.. Rather frustrating! So, it's Thursday and as of today I am down from my Monday Weigh in of 200.2 to 198.2. My goal over the next 3.5 days is to maintain or keep losing before the weigh in Monday! Kristen -…

Name: AmyByExample/ real name: Amy Goal: To lose 20.4 pounds Current Weight: 200.2 Challenge Goal Weight: 185 01/02: 205.4 01/09: 201.3 01/16: 200.2 01/23: 201.1 01/30: 200.2 <<<mini goal weight>>>199 02/06: 200.4 02/13: 199.3 02/20: 199.5 02/27: 198.9 <<<mini goal weight>>> 195 03/05: 200.2 03/12: 03/19: 03/26: 04/02:…

Morning all! I have come to a realization... I have not been giving "me" my best efforts. I am letting life happen to me, instead of making my life happen. I seem to always be "waiting" for my dreams to come true, instead of actively pursuing them. I need to put in the "hard work & dedication" (BL Quote) if I want results.…

Name: AmyByExample/ real name: Amy Goal: To lose 20.4 pounds Current Weight: 198.9 Challenge Goal Weight: 185 01/02: 205.4 01/09: 201.3 01/16: 200.2 01/23: 201.1 01/30: 200.2 <<<mini goal weight>>>199 02/06: 200.4 02/13: 199.3 02/20: 199.5 02/27: 198.9 <<<mini goal weight>>> 195 03/05: 03/12: 03/19: 03/26: 04/02: 04/07:…

Hello all! Day 2 out of my walking cast & my ankle is doing pretty good! I even took a 25 minute walk around the neighborhood. I've been doing some "core" exercises (planks, abdominal work, etc) each night this week as well. I'm sneaking in a quick trip to the YMCA tonight (work 'til 5, son has hockey game 5:30-6:30 &…