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Hi everyone! I'm a little frustrated with my gain this week. I know the huge loss the week before was mostly (or all) water but I didn't expect to see the scale go back up that much. I walked SO much last week but I also ate more than I have been. The frustrating part is that even though I ate more than my daily goal most…

Weight loss goal for the 12 weeks: 20 lbs Net weight loss this week/Net weight loss from June 8th: +2.5 lbs/-4 lbs Weekly victories: Lots of exercise Goals for this week/Areas I can improve: Track after each meal, better food choices, stick to my caloric goals. I knew last week's 3.5 lb loss had to be water but it still…

Weight loss goal for the 12 weeks: 20 lbs Net weight loss this week/Net weight loss from June 8th: -3.5 lbs/-6.5 lbs Weekly victories: Staying close to my caloric goal through the holiday weekend, not overdoing it Goals for this week/Areas I can improve: I need to move more. A lot more. I don't think I met my steps goal…

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great week and a wonderful 4th of July. It was definitely a challenge with the holiday weekend. Thank goodness I don't weigh-in on Fridays or I would have BLOWN IT on Saturday. I didn't do too badly over the weekend but I guess we'll see what the scale thinks tomorrow am. :#

Haha-oops-what I meant to say was that I will only vent once about not losing any weight this week and then move on. I guarantee I will vent again in the future.

Weight loss goal for the 12 weeks: 20 lbs Net weight loss this week/Net weight loss from June 8th: 0/-3 lbs Weekly victories: Started off the week strong with exercise and eating right Goals for this week/Areas I can improve: Stay on course for the entire week - daily exercise, daily walks, and healthful food choices The…

Today we went to a movie and, while I didn't eat any popcorn or snacks, we did go to lunch after where I had a veggie burger with fries. Later today I had a dessert. So my grand total for the day was almost 2200 calories. Eegads! Tomorrow is a new day. :#

Yay Sierra and Stefie - love your positive thoughts. And congrats on your victories this week so far! I want to thank everyone for being here and supporting each other on this journey. In the last couple of years I have decided to lose weight many times. I'd plan to start, I'd track my breakfast on MFP and sometimes make…

I love it Stefie! I think I will do something similar. I love the idea of placing a copy in a few key spots so that you're reminded throughout the day, and at those moments where you are tempted to fall off the wagon. It reminds me a little of a step in the book The Beck Diet Solution. Did anyone read that? The very first…

matthewsfive - I don't know why the scale and those numbers have so much power over us. After working hard and choosing NOT to eat things we probably wanted to eat, it's so defeating to see a gain or even no loss at all. Hang it there. It'll happen and you'll look back on the hard weeks and be so proud that you stuck with…

Weight loss goal for the 12 weeks: 20 lbs Net weight loss this week/Net weight loss from June 8th: -2.5 lbs this week/-3 lbs total since June 8th Weekly victories: A loss! :) Reaching my daily 7000 steps goal. Planning more meals at home. Goals for this week/Areas I can improve: Continue to plan more healthful meals at…

I've had a great week so far. I stumbled upon a few fun finds this week. First, the Madras Lentils at Costco, mmmm so delicious. They come in ready to eat pouches and are lentils, red beans, & spices in a creamy tomato sauce. They taste like creamy chili. The kids love them too so I've had no problem splitting the pouch…

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So awesome!!! Congratulations. You are an inspiration. That must have been a wonderful feeling to see those measurements. So proud of you!

Sierra-Wow! Way to go! Thank you so much for sharing your positivity with us! What a difference it makes for all of us! Cindi-Down is down - I love it! Big congrats on your .6! matthewsfive-Tremendous! And two parties to boot! What's your secret? ;) I don't have a FitBit but I do have an UP24 which is similar except it…

Weight loss goal for the 12 weeks: 20 lbs Net weight loss from June 8th: -0.5 lbs Weekly victories: Met my 6000+ daily steps goal, cut WAY back on sugar and desserts Areas I can improve: More sleep, balanced nutrition Hi everyone! I was so relieved to be down 1/2 pound this morning. I hadn't seen any movement on the scale…

Good grief, that'll teach me to post when I'm tired. I meant to type that it's important to be ABLE to enjoy family gatherings and NOT feel guilty about it. Oy. Thank you for understanding what I meant. I agree with all of you-the Monday weigh in just prevented me from getting donuts on the way home. I went to farmers…

Bathing the dog can be a serious workout! :p

I think it's important to be about to enjoy family gatherings like that and feel guilty about it. You did a great job with your food choices at a restaurant that is very easy to not do as well. Passing on those biscuits is a HUGE win. I know the Monday weigh-in is tough after the weekend but I figure in the long run it's…

Today was a lazy bones day. The kids, the dog, and I went for a short walk but that was it for physical activity so at 10 pm I decided to play Just Dance to get the rest of my steps in. I still didn't have enough so I ran in a small circle through the house and hit my goal at 11:59. Good grief! And I really need to go…

That's the plan!

I've had a hard time getting my butt in gear and I, not only agree with you, but am so happy that we have so many supportive folks here. I feel like I will let all of you down if I give up so I'm determined to stick with it. A huge thank you to everyone!

Welcome judyheinze57! matthewsfive - you are an inspiration! I know many experts recommend that you don't weigh yourself every day but I do. I'm not a fan of surprises. No change on the scale yet but it's only been a few days and I'm optimistic. I've stayed within my caloric range (except for going over a tiny bit…

Yay Lisa! It's very inspiring to hear about your great day after a not so great one. It's a great reminder to keep at it and also focus on the big picture, not defining our overall success on each individual day. I feel the same way! Lots of water seems to help me too. Welcome! So glad you've joined us!

It's difficult trying to fit in exercise with kids. DVDs are a great idea. How about going for a hike with the grandkids? Or to a park where you can walk around the play area. That's what I did today. I found myself phone-surfing while my kids and their friends were playing at the park and realized I could be using that…

Thanks to all of you! I agree, it really helps to know that we're in this together.

Way to go cindileeb! I know you will matthewsfive! Stay positive, don't let the fluctuation derail you! Not that you would, I think I'm projecting ;-). I just got back from farmers market and had a few moments where I would see something yummy and "forget" that I am trying to adhere to a daily calorie goal. But I regained…

rmd0228 - the throwing in the towel thing is so silly but I've done it SO many times. I'm really going to try to make that a thing of the past. matthewsfive - I'm so impressed with your log in streak - keep it going! JMarcella57 - I really need to work on planning meals too. SIERRANV1 - I'm so happy you found this group…

Weight loss goal for the 12 weeks: 20 lbs Net weight loss from June 8th: 0 lbs Favorite motivators: My activity monitor and this group! Resolutions for this week: Log everything I eat, make healthy food choices, minimize sugar and processed food, and take 6000 steps every day. Good morning everyone! It's midnight on the…

Thank you for joining everyone - it's great to meet all of you! I thought I'd post a weekly check-in every Monday for us to weigh in and share our victories (and challenges). Throughout the week we can all post new topics as needed for support, to share, or to ask questions. I look forward to getting to know you all.…