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On the other hand....Since BMI is a simple height:weight ratio, if you're very muscular, you could also be labeled obese regardless of your fitness level. Example: my hubby is a firefighter. At 5'10" and 205 with 13% body fat, he is considered obese. My opinion is that the BMI is a ill-fitting measaure of obesity on either…

Name: Dana Nickname: he only one I have is Mommy Age: 41 (and still feeling like I'm in my 20s) Location: Dublin, OH Location you were born: Danville, IL Favorite food: anything Mexican!! Ultimate lifetime goal: To live life to its fullest and be a great mom and totally HOT wife in the process :smile: Fav cartoon…

I'm in.... Today - March 23rd - 188.4 lbs Goal for April 23rd - 178.4 (or maybe a little less) :wink:

That's a GREAT start! Congrats!

So far, I've lost a human brain (my husband would have hay day with that!) with a goal of losing a microwave :)

Congrats and keep it up!

Count me in! I'm training for a half marathon, and this will be another great motivator (I'm a bit competitive!) to get me out of bed to walk in the early mornings!

FANTASTIC!!!!

Way to go!!! I would recommend something other than a "cheat meal" though. Why not a mani/pedi, a new workout top, or a walk with a friend you haven't seen in a while?

Don't give up! There could be a lot of things going on that added to the scale. But....your feel great - that's a great non-scale victory!

I feel your pain - literally! Is it time to shake up your exercise regimen to give your metabolism a kick-start?

Weighing in is just a tool. Provided you're not driving yoursefl crazy about the .2 gains or losses, I think it's fine. If you'restarting to obsess over each gain or loss, it's time to find another strategy. :smile:

I don't think it adds to my weight loss efforts, but I can say that drinking tea (in place of soda) has cut down on some of the tummy pooch :smile:

I usually weigh in a couple of time as week - once on Monday as my accountability check for the weekend and once on Thursday morning just before an abs class I like.

If you know where you're going, there's a website (www.dwlz.com) that's helpful. She's a lifetime Weight Watchers member, so the info is WW points based, but can put a lot of restaurant choices in context for you.

I'm game! I really do need a little tough love when it comes to my eating habits. I'm fairly active, but simply LOVE to eat - particularly Mexican food. By the way, I had an orange, coffee with stevia and skim milk, and double fiber toast with reduced fat peanut butter for breakfast! I have a business lunch and dinner with…

I use it in place of rice for stir fry or as a quick shot of fiber in a veggie salad.

It's a bit late to join the March 4% challenge. With 10 days left in the month, I'm in for 1.33% or 2.46 pounds lost by the end of the month. I would also be willing to join the group if the same thing is done in April!

I would agree. Higher fiber, varied nutrients in the veggies and fruits with higher fat and processed stuff toward the top. makes sens to me!

Not sure if it's coincidental or truly related, but regardless of my weight, I always have a little pooch in my lower stomach, even though my midsection is fairly flat. Looks like there are several of us in the same boat (Doesn't mean I won't stop trying to shrink the poocj down though!) :smile:

Ok. so call me out of touch, but what does "BUMP" mean??

Congratulations! you look fantastic, and I would guess have a ton more energy! thanks for sharing your success with all of us!

I find that I lose faster when I have more to lose, and it get more difficult as the pounds fall off. 1-2 pounds a week is a safe bet. If you're under the care of a doctor, he or she may agree to a regimen that will take the weight off a little faster. Sounds like you're doing the right things by watching what and how much…

Wow - there are some HUGE losses posted since Jan 1st. I'm a big proponent of slowe and steady wins the race. For those who are pacing at more than 2 pounds lost per week, what's your secret and can you maintain it long term?

My stomach - I had an emergency C-section with my son and have one of the 6 inch vertical scars. Getting those muscles back into shape continues to be my most difficult challenge.

I love my eyes, my breasts, and my muscular legs :wink:

Diet is what and how you eat everyday - not just about specific food or calorie restriction. That said, if you can incorporate and maintain healthy dietary changes - go for it! If you can't maintain it, it's best to look for an alternative that suits your lifestyle :)

What 's that saying about being your own worst critic?. You had Indian food, and maybe it wasn't the healthiest choice, but.....you did switch to tomato-based sauces and chose tandoori chicken - your willpower won out in those cases. Celebrate those little wins and don't de-rail yourself with negative self-talk.

LOVE that! I think I may have to steal it (I don't plan on giving it back) :wink:

I've got a couple of things that I try: 1) If I catch myself before I've eaten way too many servings of fave foods - I get up, get a water bottle, and take a walk around the block. I clears my head, and I usually come up with other things I could be doing besides eating. 2) I'll call my sister or a friend and ask her to…