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We got through the holidays!!
Well, Ladies! We have come to the end of another challenge group. I am so happy that even just a couple of us hung in there together! I see that we all did pretty well - maybe not meeting all of our goals 100% (I know I didn't!!) - but with keeping those goals in our minds, we weathered through the holiday eating frenzies…
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Check-in - December 6th
We are now into our last month of this challenge, and I'm glad to see at least a couple of folks are still hanging on. If you are like me, you are full on into the holiday season - shopping, decorating, baking and cleaning! And then there are the parties...oh, the parties! And for me, tack on that my birthday falls this…
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Check-in - November 29th
Well, a week after Thanksgiving, and 2 weeks after TOM and I within a lb of my weight before TOM. But I take full responsibility for that number, admitting that I am not on top of my game. I am not ok with it, but apparently not upset enough to change my ways! I am still hitting the gym only once a week - although planning…
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Thanksgiving Week - Lord Give Me Strength!
Well, this is the week of our first big challenging holiday of the season! I wanted to post a special topic to make sure that we have a place to keep our seasonal challenge goal in our mind this week! If you do well - it goes a long way in proving to yourself that you can handle whatever December has to throw at you!! And…
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Check-In - November 15th
Sorry that I am so behind in posting this week's checkin page. Last week was not one of my best. Bad TOM, bad eating, limited exercise and just not a great attitude. I did not weigh in Thursday, due to severe edema. It's finally subsiding - but with TOM I"m just going to take a bye week and weigh in...yes, on Thanksgiving…
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Check-in - November 8th
Happy Thursday all! I have to admit that I'm pretty disappointed that we went from almost a dozen initial folks down to only 3 or 4 checking in each week. But, that is just how it goes in MFP sometimes. I know there are a few who haven't been back to MFP for over a month to log in, and others who moved on to other…
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Check in - November 1st
Happy Friday All! Well, we are one month into our challenge. It looks like we've already seen a number of original participants drop - and that's ok. This is really just a place you can use to help hold yourself accountable during the holidays! I hope at least some of you will hang in there with me!! Sorry that I wasn't…
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Check In ~ October 18th
Well, I have RELOST what I GAINED. I am within .2 lbs of my weight at the beginning of the challenge! I started taking a look back at my weight over the past 3 months - and it's up and down and just about where I am now. Need to crack this plateau. Going to try to mix up my cal counts each day - a little over, a little…
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Introductions and Challenge Goals - Get Through the Holidays
Hi, I'm Sharon! I and 48 yrs old, have been with MFP for almost a year and have lost 35 lbs to date. I have over 100 more to go and am shooting to reach my goal weight by my 50th birthday - about 14 months away. I know I can do it - it's just ACTUALLY doing it!! I formed this group because being from western New York - the…
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Thanks - and have a great Fall!
I just wanted to send out a thanks to everyone who participated in this summer challenge group. I know I didn't come anywhere near my 25 lbs - but I learned some new things about myself, that may help me to be more successful going forward. I wish everyone a great Fall and holiday season! Keep in touch! Sharon
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Week 14 Checkin - September 6th
Happy check in day all! I wanted to get the topic going, so that as you are ready to log in this week - it will be there. As of this morning, I am up .2 lbs from last week, but was actually a little higher after the holiday weekend. I am doing my official check in tomorrow and see what else can drop off today! Hope…
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Week 13 Check In - August 30th
Well, it would appear our group may be losing some steam as we near the last month of our challenge. No worries - I knjow I'm fighting my own demons as the moment too! But keep doing your best as we head into the end of summer and the beginning of my favorite time of year - FALL! I am currently up about 4-5 lbs and am…
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Week 12 Check In - August 23th
I wanted to get the topic posted for those of you wanting to weigh in this week. I personally am not having a good scale day, and will probably wait until tomorrow morning. TOM is upon me, I'm still not feeling back to myself, and waiting for test results to determine next steps in addressing my anemia. *****RANT…
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Week 11 Check In - August 16th
Working away on those couple of lbs gained over the last 2 weeks. Home alone for the next few days, so that should help me pay a little but more attention to my menu planning!! Looking forward to a good upcoming week! Wish the same for you all! Initial Weight 6/07: 307.8 lbs Week 1 6/14: 308.6 - up 1 Week 2 6/21: 305.06 -…
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2 Mos Point - How's everyone doing?
Hey, my happy and couragious challenge team buddies! Well, we have made it through 2 months, of our 4 month challenge! I hope everyone is feeling good and looking to a strong 8 weeks ahead! I've had my ups and downs during this challenge - and am not anywhere hear the pace I should be for a 25lb total loss. I'm sad about…
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Week 10 Check in ~ August 9, 2012
Just getting things rolling for you early morning weighers! Hope everyone had a great week!
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Wk6 Check-in: July 12, 2012
Well, I had better get my butt in gear if I want to meet that 25 lbs mark by the end of September. Losing, but VERY slowly! But - where I'm most excited is that from when I started this journey with MFP at the end of last year - I have lost a total of 17 inches from my body - as a whole. And that't not too darn bad!…
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Wk5 Chicken: July 5th
Happy 4th everyone! Just getting a headstart on posting the checkin topic for this week's weighin. I'll be back tomorrow for the official weighin! But here it is in case anyone is bright and early tomorrow!
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Wk4 Check-in: June 28th
Good Morning Team!! I wanted to get the check-in topic going for you. I may wait to weigh-in either later today or tomorrow morning. At the tail end of TOM and waiting to see if the scale moves any more!! Have a great day!
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1st month for 25 in 16 - how are you feeling?
Happy Tuesday, Challenge Members! We are entering week four of our summer challenge. So how is everyone doing? Stay strong - it is a 16 week journey and I expect we will all have our ups, downs and times when the scale doesn't move at all. That's life! As long as you keep your focus in the long run and set/keep your…
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Wk 1 Check-in: 6/7
Initial Weigh-in: 307.6 I am up 2 lbs from a week ago - remaining retention from TOM. But I'm owning it and moveing forward and know it will drop off in time for loss next week. Hoping everyone has a great week! Sharon
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New Challenge Member Introduction
Hi - I'm Sharon (LovinLifeChik)! I am in my late forties, and have been battling with my weight and related health issues, for longer than I care to admit! I joined MFP back in the end of 2011, and have never looked back. It's a constant challenge to put my health first...over my love for food! But I'm doing it a little at…
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A few items for the group!
Hi everyone! Well our challenge begins in just a couple of days. If you have not done so already, please send me a friend request (or accept the one I may have made to your inidivual page)! I also encourage you to become friends with others in the group so we can freely communicate with each other over the summer! I am…
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13th (and final) Week Weigh-in - Week of 5.28
SW - 317.4 WK/9 - 305.6 Challenge Loss Total - 11.8 lbs. Well - I wish I could say I was disappointed in myself for falling short of the 20 lbs goal, but I'm not. I'm very happy to have lost almost 12 lbs during this challenge - understanding that during these few months I have battled some health challenges and other…
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12th Week Weigh-in Week of 5/21
SW - 317.4 WK/9 - 307.6 Challenge Loss Total - 9.8 lbs. Well, I'm thinking I will not make my 20 lb goal by next week's login. But I"m happy for the success I've had, and hoping we can get this group to do another challenge through the summer!!
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7th Week: Weigh-in starting 4/16
Well, after giving my system a week to drop some water retention issues, I had to admit on Friday (my normal weigh in) that it wasn't all going away as quickly as I'd like. So I'm taking ownership of it, and posting the gain in MFP. Working my BEHIND off this week, though, to get rid of it and then some! SW - 317.4 WK/7 -…
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2nd Monday Weighin - 3/12
Hi folks. I didn't see anyone had posted a weighin yet - so I'll get 'er started!! I weigh in on Friday's so here's my count! PW - 317.4 CW - 315 I had a challenging week, with a med change and lots of weird side effects. But it looks like I'm normally out on that front and hoping to see some progress in my weight loss, as…
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Weekly Goals
I decided as part of this challenge, I would set weekly goals for myself - to help push me along and keep the challenge always in my mind. Wk2 GOALS - I'm going to stick with same goals as last week, since they worked pretty well for me. One exception - I'm pushing for 4 fruits/veggies servicing each day (up from 2). As a…
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Glipizide - Any feedback?
I am a type 2 diabetic, who takes Metformin and was recently switched from Actos to Glipizide. Today was my first dose and my sugar readings are lower than they have been in 15 years. However, I'm also experiencing what may be some slight side effects. Anyone out there, who may be taking either Glipizide alone, or in…
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Refuse to be 50 at this weight!
In a few short days, I will turn 49. For years I have said "I will not be this weight for one more year". Now as I enter the last year in this decade of my life, I MEAN IT! I don't just mean, I'm going to try... I mean I am going to do it! The difference is that I refuse to go on another diet. So I am making small…
