jenniferjgayfield

I did terribly, ending the challenge at 129.8...I let stress get to me a bit too much, and exhaustion with the baby has set in, I feel as if I am sleepy all the time, so tired, complete lack of energy. Really hoping to do well in the next challenge, I am looking forward to the group!

Checking in at 128.4, no change...grrr... Helen, Thanks for sharing your story, it's awesome to see that change can and does happen Ellen, thanks for the challenges, I have to admit I was just thinking of how my fruit/veggie options are limited in the fall/winter, so this will be good for me! Also like the ten minutes,…

No change for me this week, using my Sunday weigh in since I ate terribly on Monday and have chosen not to get on the scale since then..I ended up getting three different birthday cakes, one with friends, one at work and one with family, and overall, one of which I ate mostly on my own...will probably barely maintain this…

So I have been doing JM No More Trouble Zones, but not as often as I should. I definitely need to start toning. @Lana Donuts are terribly difficult to resist, you could call it your Halloween treat maybe? Hope between school and work you are able to find time to work out...life is busy and it doesn't seem to ever slow…

Weighing in at 128.4 this week, barely a loss, but something...

Leslie, hoping I find my Mojo as well, excited to see what the numbers will look like when you do weigh in next time! Hope everyone is having a great day. I personally am loving it, Fridays are my favorite because it means the weekend is coming, aka lots of family time!

@Rose You really are blowing it out of the water...congrats on how well you're doing! @Patty I'm sorry about all that's going on...it seems like a very stressful situation with no easy option. I'm glad that you have opened up your home to that little girl, but it can be difficult to see what is best for everyone involved.…

Parvy, congrats on the pregnancy! It is so good that you are more fit this time around...it is helpful so that after the baby is born you can get right back into the swing of this weightloss journey!

Congrats Tammi, you're almost there, and it seems like you have been consistently losing weight. You may want to change your goal weight, so that you don't lose motivation, just make sure you keep it reasonable. Again, congrats!

128.6 this morning, so glad to be moving towards my goal weight... Kris, I'm glad that you are excited to take your picture this year, and wow, 51 pounds since January, that really is awesome, congratulations!

Ailene, glad you are choosing to re-discover your mojo, I totally am at that place where I need to get back there myself. My weight loss journey is almost over, but my get healthy journey, that's for forever, and I don't want to lose that passion I started with when I got on MFP to get slim, fit and strong! Challenges for…

Okay, I'm officially back, been super busy with some licensing tests and work stuff, but so glad to be back, miss ya'll too much already. Quick Goals for today and tomorrow: Food: Stay under cals! Fitness: Try out my new workout DVD...i have several to choose from, just want to make sure and put them to use!

Just wanted to stop in and say hey...have a big meeting on wednesday, and then I should be able to post more often...miss getting on here, you all have been so much support, I am so grateful to my MFP family! Anyhow, will get on later to post the challenge for this week :) I am so excited that we are all making progress,…

129.2 today...should be able to get more active on here really soon. Took a licensing test on Saturday and passed, so much relieved...also relieved I didn't have a huge gain as I let myself eat whatever I wanted last week...OMG, we're farther into this challenge than I realized...so sorry to have gotten lost for a while,…

Hi all, checking in at 129.6 for this week and last week as well. I have a huge, super important and expensive test this saturday, so hopefully next week I'll be able to actually log in and get in touch...been reading the posts, so encouraging, just miss writing more and feeling like part of the group...will write back…

Still at 129.8 this week, sorry for late check in, crazy at work this week and probably next, but hopefully after that will try and get back here...reading through everyone's posts, great job to all! Jenni

Wow, work is keeping me way too busy lately, getting stuff ready to report to grant sources as well as seeing as many clients as possible is tough stuff...Anyhow just checking in for this week at 129.8...darn .2 lb losses, oh well, at least it's something, but hoping for a better loss soon...now to go back and read the…

Helen, you seriously make the best spreadsheet ever...thank you! I am so ready to be in the green...gonna try this coming week, great job to all of you who are! Trying with lower carbs, not 100, but still, not as high as I used to be at... Jenni

Also, forgot, weighing in at 130 this week, not much but it was TOM so hoping for a 1 pound loss this coming week

@all Work has been so stressful lately, I love what I do but it is so exhausting some days, and lately I have been overscheduled with patients, which makes for long, no break days :( @Billy Sorry the baby isn't sleeping, having a little one can be so exhausting, hope she goes back to sleeping through the night soon! My…

LOVE BIGGEST LOSER, but I am totally a Hulu watcher, refuse to pay for cable...anyhow, yeah, definitely not able to eat <100 carbs, but being very intentional about trying to eat less carbs, love the fitness part of the challenge! Also, Ellen, I know I'm late but in terms of lifestyle sustainable change, I think we have to…

Checking in this week at 130...hardly a loss, but considering TOM not terrible I guess...really hoping for some progress next week... Jenni

@Billy Praying you get better soon! @Rachel Congrats on getting into the 350s :) Celebrate each milestone, and I agree with Shannon, make mini-goals, and more importantly, mini prizes ;) @Lana Don't let the doughnuts ruin your eating day...I had a slice of very fatty and tasty cake today, which I now regret, so I may go…

Marti Congrats on the 25 pound mark, way to go! Helen, congrats on the new job, that is fantastic that you applied for one job and got it! I personally find it is easier to gain weight while working, but being on MFP has been a huge help...good luck! I'm doing good, done strength training all but one day, and am doing good…

Hey just checking in, strength training this week has been fun, and doing ok on the veggies, doing 2 a day, only done more than that one day so far, but trying...Can't wait for 5 o clock to get home with my family...need a break right now... Stacy, congrats on having a good number on the scale, looking forward to next…

@Wendy Thanks for the low carb tortilla shell idea, I'll be on the lookout for it. Also, think it's awesome that you read on the treadmill! @Rachel BISCUITS...sounds yummy...I am sure I would've given in too. Also want to send you virtual hugs! Also, just a thought, remember to practice stress management as you try to get…

Almost Friday...thanking God for that...I'm sure that this Monday I won't have a net loss, but hoping to lose what I gained last weekend, have been really good with my eating this week, hopefully it pays off! @Olivia Just want to let you know that I am thinking of you and praying for you. Hating going into work is not…

Sorry for not checking in yesterday, had a very busy workday...anyhow, got a good 2 mile run in and 30 minutes of stairs, so good fitness day, and I also resisted eating simply because I had calories left over, proud of myself for that. Today, 9/14/11 Goals: Fitness: 60 minutes in, at least 30 cardio, 20 strength training,…

Sorry for getting lost, but work has been crazy, seeing 8 patients a day, which is a full day with 45-50 minute sessions, and need time for notes and prepping for next session, anyways, it's been crazy busy, and I am feeling emotionally exhausted, and physically too actually. @Stacy I feel as if I started well on the last…

@Rachel Good job paying for everything in cash, my husband and I do the same, and are looking to buy a car soon, so have just started saving up for that. It takes patience, but is worth being debt free! @Shannon You did what you had to, starving is not an option. You stayed strong and kept control though, so good job!…