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I really don't have an update, but it's Monday, and I'm supposed to post today. For the sake of getting back into habit, I'm posting anyway!

If any of the new people are wondering, we just check-in on Mondays with our current weigh-in, nothing too complicated about it (joining at least). I don't think there are any reminders or notifications...maybe that's something to ask the webmasters about? Just go to the Community tab and then click on My Topics…

Hi Everyone! Been super busy at work, and life in general. So I've been gone for a while. Hopefully (cross my fingers) things will get back to normal and I can get back to my routine! Steffi- I love the new profile pic! when I first logged on to this thread, I thought that I had gotten the wrong one. I did not even…

Thanks Steffi and Ashley for the encouragement! And I'm glad to see the new faces!! Last week was a BAD week. My middle sister was visiting from Reno, and so I took her to the beach, which also requires stopping by the Tillamook Cheese Factory for the obligatory cheese samples and ice cream cone. It was also my little…

I did weigh myself on Monday morning but the heck if I can remember if I saw 213 or 213.5 on the scale... For some reason it has been easier lately to exercise than watch what I eat, so here's to USING my food diary instead of another week of planning on using my food diary!

Congratulations on meeting your first mini-goal Ashley! I am slowly creeping down to my mini-goal of 200- only 14lbs left and had planned on doing so by July 1. That's what 6 weeks? Just started the Couch to 5k program today...and my food diary, so hopefully I loose more than half a pound each week!

If you get a little more adventurous, there are a few good hikes along the McKenzie River- Proxy Falls (upper and lower) east of Eugene and a set of three falls (Sahalie, Koosah & ???) west of Sisters. There are a few waterfall hikes in the coast range as well. I've found some good books for hiking in Oregon with more…

Sorry for being late every week, my schedule has been screwy. Weighed in this week at 214.5, I think it's time to step up my efforts! Congrats to everyone for doing so well this week!!

Hello all you new people!! It's great to have you on board! I decided to skip my Monday weigh-in since the last two and a half weeks have been pretty rough. To my amazement, I have however held my weight at 215! My knee has been feeling better so I was able to go for a walk today for about an hour. Yay!!! Now I can start…

Thanks everyone for the advice!!!

Ugh...I think I sprained my knee. Anyone know of a good exercise that doesn't use a knee?? I guess I could jump rope with one foot...

Good job everyone!! Down to 216.5 yesterday. Wish I could see more improvement in my hips and waist numbers though....Not expecting this week to go very well. Think I sprained my knee- it's all swollen and I can barely put weight on it. *sigh* No exercise for me I guess.

That Scale!!! I can't remember how many times I stepped on it today just to be sure I was getting the right weight. The first time was 216.5, then I put deoderant on and gained 2 lbs! Then I brushed my teeth and gained another half pound. ARGHHH! Well this afternoon I got 218.5 twice, so that's what I'm going with.

Hey Everyone...whew it's been a busy week. Same weight as last week, but it didn't really put too much effort into exercise and I haven't been drinking enough water. So glad it's spring weather finally. it's almost 70 degrees today in NW Oregon!!!

Just found this thread...I've been needing something to keep me accountable! Thank you!!

Ack!! My scale is crazy!! I first stepped on it and it said 219 (5 lbs lost!) Then about 2 minutes later (after I had already logged in my weight) it said 221. Either way the trend is still good. It's amazing how a little bit of weight loss goes a long way. I've lost 9-11 pounds and my clothes fit so much better now!…

Thanks Nola for the insights. It's nice to get a reminder that our bodies aren't calculators or machines, but living, organic things. I have taken several yoga classes over the years, and the thing that always keeps me coming back for more is the respect that you learn for your body. If you are open to it, your body tells…

Down to 224, so a pound and a half. I love everyone's upbeat attitude- even if their week didn't goal as well as they hoped! :happy: NewfieMrsG- I work at a hotel with a restaurant and part of our compensation was free lunch...they took that away though about a year ago and miraculously I stopped gaining weight! I can only…

I am sitting here at the computer desk sipping on the last bit of Cranberry and White tea in my cup and thinking "does this count as water?". I found the caffeine debate interesting, and hadn't really been thinking too much about caffeine since I usually drink herbal tea or white tea (has the least caffeine). However, my…

Thanks for your post. I now have a response to those darn commercials that make it sound like sugar and HFCS are the same!

Great article- Thanks for sharing...I was just struggling with this concept last week!!

Steffi- I have been reading some wonderful blogs from stroutman81. He's got one about the "starvation mode" http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/stroutman81?month=201003 Hopefully you will find something useful there. Today's weight 225.5, though I too think my scale is off. I usually step on it a few times, "just to make…

Down 3 pounds to 227. Great results for the first week!

Hey everyone! I'm out in Hillsboro. Does anyone have any suggestions to get through the spring rain? I can't wait for May, warmer weather and some reliable sunshine!

I'd like to join- Jennifer, 27 and 230 lbs. This is my first week with mfp and everyone has me very excited. Not looking to see results right away. Just started exercising (after years of being lazy) and tyring to keep my calories in check. Once I start building better habits, then I hope to start seeing some change~!