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Ok, I'm going to try this out. Last year I was a member of a group that did weekly challenges, but we kind of fell apart with the group format came along. I think the loss of that motivation has put me in a slump with my weight loss. I'm maintaining fine, but I have been trying to lose the last 5 pounds to reach my goal…

in 3,500+ Calories Burned Challenge: Mon, 01/28- Sun, 02/03 Comment by hopelyss January 2013
Final weigh in...(drum roll please) 169.6!!! Yay! I hit the 160s. :happy: This is the first challenge I've actually met, much less surpassed. Now ready for our next challenge in our new group format. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss November 2011
Okay I'm up for a group, but who is creating it, and will that person post on here the group name so we can find it an join? I'm like you Ailene, I need to shake things up to get me motivated through the holidays. Hope

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss November 2011
SW: 186.6 Week 1: 183.6 Week 2: 180.2 Week 3: 179.4 Week 4: 178.6 Week 5: 177.0 Week 6: 176.0 Week 7: 174.5 Week 8: 175.4 Week 9: 173.0 Week 10: 170.8 GW: 171 Whoo hoo! Hit my goal. Now, gonna try to make it to the 160s by next week. :)

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss November 2011
I hadn't even realized that the signatures were gone!

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss November 2011
Whoo hoo! Back in the right direction! I'm determined to surpass my goal this time! :) SW: 186.6 Week 1: 183.6 Week 2: 180.2 Week 3: 179.4 Week 4: 178.6 Week 5: 177.0 Week 6: 176.0 Week 7: 174.5 Week 8: 175.4 Week 9: 173.0 GW: 171

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss November 2011
Thanks Olivia! Sorry I hardly ever have time to get online anymore! I should be doing homework now instead of procrastinating. Anyway, I decided not to get Brody. The owner texted me today and said he found him a home. I'm kind of thankful for that. I was way too indecisive about the situation. I am going to look for…

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss November 2011
Okay this is not about weight loss, but I need advice. I'm thinking about getting a dog. Then I wonder why I'm thinking this because my life is crazy busy as it is. My kids want a dog, and I found a rescue Bernese Mtn dog whose owner said he would even pay for a year's worth of dog food. My only hesitation besides my busy…

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss November 2011
:( Up 0.9 lbs. I should be thankful that is all though because of TOM and just getting back from D.C. where I didn't eat well at all. (It was my first time there.) Plus, I've had lots of sodium. I'll be better this week, even with the Halloween candy in the house. :ohwell: SW: 186.6 Week 1: 183.6 Week 2: 180.2 Week 3:…

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss November 2011
Sorry, forgot to post yesterday! SW: 186.6 Week 1: 183.6 Week 2: 180.2 Week 3: 179.4 Week 4: 178.6 Week 5: 177.0 Week 6: 176.0 Week 7: 174.5 GW: 171

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss October 2011
Way to go x2!

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss October 2011
Ugh! That's how I feel. I'm beating myself up because I can't seem to get any motivation to exercise. I've fallen into eating way to many sweets! With Halloween around the corner, it's everywhere! I try not to even bring it in the house, but my daughters talked me into getting some nutty bars while we were on vacation.…

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss October 2011
Okay, well it's the end of the week. I never posted my trigger food, so I will now. I don't have just one trigger food. I have a whole plethora, from pizza and grilled cheese sandwiches to Mama's cooking. I slave everyday trying not to overindulge. Luckily my mama lives an hour and a half away, so I don't have to worry…

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss October 2011
SW: 186.6 Week 1: 183.6 Week 2: 180.2 Week 3: 179.4 Week 4: 178.6 Week 5: 177.0 GW: 171 Another 1.6 pounds gone!!!:laugh:

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss October 2011
Hey guys, I feel so bad because I haven't posted anything except my weight for a few weeks now. I gotta be honest, I haven't been keeping up with the challenges one bit. :ohwell: My life has been so hectic. Work, my girls' dance, soccer, girl scouts, church, and visiting family this weekend, there has been no time for…

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss October 2011
Weighing in this week at 178.6 SW: 186.6 Week 1: 183.6 Week 2: 180.2 Week 3: 179.4 Week 4: 178.6 GW: 171

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss October 2011
weigh in at 179.4lbs SW: 186.6 Week 1: 183.6 Week 2: 180.2 Week 3: 179.4 GW: 171

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss September 2011
Morning Weigh In: 180.2 lbs SW: 186.6 Week 1: 183.6 Week 2: 180.2 GW: 171

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss September 2011
SW (9/6/11): 186.6 Week 1 (9/13/11): 183.6 GW (11/22/11): 171 Whoo hoo! Three pound loss! I don't know how I did it because I took two days off from exercising, but I guess with all the stress I'm going through it was what my body needed. Did pretty good with my water. I didn't hit 10 glasses everyday, but I did always get…

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss September 2011
Geez, looks like I'm running late already! SW = 185.6 GW = 171 NSVs = complete the Insanity/Chalean Extreme Hybrid, fit into a size 12, exercise with my girls 3x a week. I'm so excited for this next challenge!

in Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22 Comment by hopelyss September 2011
Basically, your body needs some fat. This is how the hormones for our menstrual cycle are regulated. When you go below a certain BF% your period stops, which is what you are experiencing. Here is a pretty good article, but it does have a lot of technical jargon: http://www.thinkmuscle.com/articles/volk/menstrual-cycle.htm.…

in MISSION: TOM (ladies only!) Comment by hopelyss August 2011
For me, its a combination of things. About 5 years ago, I started a program at a place called Metabolic Weight Loss Center. They took measurements and prescribed a specific diet for me, etc. I lost about 10 pounds and was doing really well. Then, Christmas came along, and my family is big on getting together for big family…

in At what point in your weight loss journey do you "slack off" Comment by hopelyss August 2011
I love the Kashi Go Lean cereal with the fiber twigs. I put some blueberries in it and nearly hit my fiber intake for the day in the first meal!

in Kashi Cereal Comment by hopelyss July 2011
Final weigh in is 201.4lbs. I didn't meet my goal, but I did pretty well just the same! I think I have hit my first plateau and need to work extra hard to get over it! I'm doing the Fit for Fall Challenge that goes to 9/5. Happy Independence Day!

in Vixen's~ 4th of July Open Challenge Comment by hopelyss July 2011
Hey guys! Congrats to all the losses out there! And for those of you who aren't seeing the scale move much, hopefully your losses are in inches! Weighing in this week at 202. Two and a half pounds gone. :happy: Now for my tough week. It's my daughter's birthday so there will be cake! EEK!

in Vixen's~ 4th of July Open Challenge Comment by hopelyss June 2011
Weighing in at 204.5. Two pounds lost!

in Vixen's~ 4th of July Open Challenge Comment by hopelyss June 2011
I'll be weighing in tomorrow. I'm at my parents' house until then and I want to use the same scale for consistency.

in Vixen's~ 4th of July Open Challenge Comment by hopelyss June 2011
Not sure if you're full or not but I would like to join if you are still accepting more! Name: Hope Username: Hopelyss 7 week goal is to drop at least 14 pounds. I want to join the Diamond Challenge because I need the motivation! I'm new to MFP and need to join up with other members, get to know them, and have someone to…

in Diamond Challenge- Team DiamondDolls Last Minute! Sign Ups Comment by hopelyss June 2011
Well here I go, even though I'm a little late in the running :) CW = 206.5 GW = 198

in Vixen's~ 4th of July Open Challenge Comment by hopelyss June 2011