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lstarr - saw your loss today - that's awesome. Seems that you are back on track. Congratulations :) gwangjujulie - you've been doing sooooo great . . . . don't let one bad week turn everything around; and I TOTALLY understand the not wanting to get on the scales this week feeling. That seems to be me every week these days.…

fantastic race time gwangjujulie! you've come so far, and done so well, lstarr09, don't let one speed bump turn things around. I'm holding steady but feeling good b/c of the exercise. Mother-in-law has left, phew, and the house can get back to normal. Looking forward to a great week!!!!!!!

thanks for the great ideas everyone!

The more I think of this - the more I realize how I come up with 'excuses'. When I heard her visit was October 1-8 - I thought that there is always something interfering with my plans to get on track. I need to admit to myself that there always WILL be something - and that it's called life - and I need to make the right…

Congrats everyone - it's great to read what's going on with each of you. I weighed in at 229.6 - which is still lower that when I started, but not by much. Next week is going to be my last at my current job - so I don't plan on starting anything new - but am very excited about the week after. Looking forward to continuing…

Welome back! It seems a lot of us are refocusing - at least we're doing it together and can hold each other accountable. Onward!!!!

Hey crapshack - we have a small group of similar folks - it's called Two Pound Tuesdays. We 'weigh in' on Tuesdays and post our progress. The group has been around for a couple of months, but there are fewer and fewer people posting. We'd love to have you join us! I'm from Ontario too :)

Way to go lstarr09 & gwangjulie! you guys are rocking!!!! I'm holding steady at 228 - but coming off of two and half weeks of vacation so am very pleased not to have gained. Next week - 226 - lstarr09 you've surpassed me (though it's not a race :laugh: ) you must be feeling terrific!

zacksnana - you have come sooooo far, and are in the 180's!!! way to go :0) Diamond05 - I'm trying to take a moderate approach out of fear of losing lots quickly and then not being able to maintain. Obviously this is not working and I need to step up. The problem is time - I work full time and three out of five days have a…

Nice work both of you!!!! I'm up a pound to 229 - feeling totally like this is where I fall off the wagon. My interest starts to wane and I 'give in' to my bad habits. I'm also on vacation next week - so very challenging for timing. It looks like others are feeling the same way - reflective of the number of posts here!!!…

Helloooooo! I'm at 228.2 (up .2 from last week). Slightly disappointed, but with TOM feel that the water weight is playing in. I'm looking forward to next week and posting a loss. It's amazing to see the successes this week - it seems that there are more successes than not - and I can't help but attribute it to the support…

Hey there! I'm down a pound this week to 228; as with last week - I'll take it! This seems to be going at a snail's pace, but that's okay. Well done, gwangjujulie, for changing things up and making it work for you!! lstaar - you are amazing - every week you come in at a loss. You're on a mission - congratulations on your…

Hey everyone! I'm down 0.8 of a pound to 229. I'll take it :) Like zacksnana said, it's moving in the right direction. I, of course, would prefer if it moved faster - but I'm learning patience. This week I'm going to try to plan my food - I did REALLY well for a few days when I planned and prepared my food in advance.…

Wow! Love love love the posts ..... I'm down 0.6 this week - which I'm okay with b/c of TOM - pretty much unheard of for me to be down, so I'm REALLY looking forward to next week. As long as I can stay on track. Congrats to those who lost - keep it up! Congrats to those who didn't lose, but posted anyways. Your struggles…

welcome back drrozzy! Great to see your progress :flowerforyou:

way to go Diamond05! You broke the 20's if even for a day - I find those type of weigh-in's motivating b/c you feel and see progress. 53 lbs lost in total is incredible. I was picking my kids up from camp today by boat (we live on a very large river, and they go to camp on the other side, about a 10 minute boat ride). I…

way to go, kinismar8! 11 pounds total is impressive - you must be feeling it in your clothes these days. Thanks for your response lstarr09 - you are doing great and your effort is obvious. It's the effort piece that can be a challenge - more for the food, in my case. Doing the groceries and the prep work seems overwhelming…

I'm loving the honesty! I'm down 1.2 lbs this week - I'll take it though wish it were more :wink: But I'm slowly coming to terms with the journey this is going to be. Doing this together, however, has motivated me much more than I would have expected. Any suggestions/hints on what you are doing to make the right food…

Thanks - that makes me want to stick with it - and to remember to be patient. Patience is the hard part :tongue:

This is great, reallymyBEST. You're so right, and you explained it so well. The scale can be so tempting to step on after a good day - and then so frustrating if it doesn't reflect what you were hoping for. It's a complicated relationship! I am trying only to get on once a week to gauge my overall direction. Though my last…

thanks for the encouragement! It amazes me how much it all helps. Was out for lunch today and had a salad - kept thinking about how much I want to post a loss for next week. You all rock!

BOOOOOOO!!!!:sad: Back up to 231.8 Same old excuses: not enough time, blah blah blah This week I am going to log my food. I tend to rely too heavily on exercise, and when I don't have time to do it, my food choices aren't good enough. Please hold me accountable!! This bites. I was tempted to lie - this is…

Everyone is so awesome!!! It's amazing to me to see these results - both the ups and the downs. diamond05 you are ROCKING the weight loss - those numbers don't happen just 'by chance'. So motivating!! missmissica - keep at it and don't get discouraged. We can do this - you've had a couple of crazy weeks. Keep logging in…

Way to go prayaas and gwangjulie - it's your turn to be our motivation this week!!!!! scling83 - keep at it - and congrats on logging in and sharing your struggles - it means you haven't given up! I'm weighing in tomorrow morning b/c I was at my parents and away from the scale this morning. So glad we've got this group…

Thanks kimismar8! Just wish I could get food journaling - being a working/commuting mom at the end of the school year seems to be taking all of my attention these days. I'm hoping to start food journaling anyday now :) (definitely seeing that I need to make a commitment to this!). Thanks for posting - it helps everyone!!!

Hey Diamond005 - you're almost ready for your second reward (5 lbs until 50 - that's INCREDIBLE!!). The scale is still moving in the right direction - way to go on persevering through a tough week and sore knee. Keep in touch!

Congrast gogojodee & Lisaget2awaso! the scale is moving in the right direction - keep it up. Slow weight loss is permanent weight loss. If it were fast and drastic, the numbers show that it would likely come back with the year.

Awesome reallymyBEST! That scale keeps moving down - you must be feeling great. Looking at your ticker it looks like you're over half-way to your goal. *JEALOUS*

Way to go lstarr09!!! You're in the 40'S and with your weight loss must be feeling the difference in your clothes :) Last week I was 232.0 This week 228.8 Funny, though, my knee jerk reaction was to think "is that all?" - and then I kicked myself in the butt and reframed my thinking. I'm excited to be in the 20's (haven't…

Hey prayaas - sorry to hear about your knee! It's a tough time to be laid up, but don't let it stop your journey. It's a hiccup in the road. The weigh-in tomorrow will let you know how your body reacted (good or bad). Just keep making the right food choices and start moving your body when you feel you can. Keep logging in…