New Weight Loss Challenge

[jesvetmed]

Fresh off the winning losers from this week, I'd like to offer up the newest challenge.

I think that the % of body weight lost in the next 8 weeks is an excellent way to go.

For all of you who don't want to stop weighing in and checking in with everyone else, here we go. We'll start this Friday (March 1) with our beginning weights.

See, everyone gets a fresh start!

I don't have any great ideas for a prize... anyone out there with good ideas? For me it's always about the food or coffee, but perhaps there is something more appropriate to have as a reward! :rolleyes:

AGain, you can register as non-reward or reward challenge. If you don't want to have to get a prize for the winner (or don't care about getting one if you are the winner), then register as a NON-reward challenger.

I'll make an attempt to do a graph or table for us all to see each week.
Weigh-in reports on Friday; hopefully report will be ready sometime on Mondays for everyone.

Thanks all... good to have each other for motivation!
Jes

[limewave]

So, is today weigh-in day? Or Monday?
Anyways, I'm in the challenge again as I have yet to reach my goal weight (150) :-)


Today's weight: 179.6

[firenze11]

I'm still in. I woke up Wednesday night with some sort of gastrointestinal bug that kept me sidelined and in bed yesterday. I'm feeling a bit better but still a little ooky about eating. But crackers and bread get old quickly!

I weighed yesterday (thinking it was Friday) and today (realizing it was Friday) and I'm 146.2. I'm guessing that's a bit low from being sick, so we'll see what it is next week.

My long-term goal is 130.

I'll try to think of a good prize. I'm not sure if I want to do reward or non-reward this time.

Hope everyone had a good week!

[Flybye]

I will do the non reward challenge in light of the fact that leaving for Hawaii lies in the middle of the challenge (in 8 days) and I won't be packing my scale!

I am 152 on the knot.

I am stoked. My goal weight is about 148. I got down to 145 about a year ago and had people tell me that I looked sick and scrawny. I will "try on" 148. Hopefully I will get there this challenge.

Bring on the bikini!!

[Over50Newbie]

I am definitely in! And if there is a competition, I am in for that too - it helps me to stay motivated. :)

I have no problem with sending out another water bottle to the winner. I think that works well.

I am slow and steady - after the first challenge, I had lost 2.5 pounds. After the second challenge, I lost another 2.1 pounds.

I even lost .5 pounds between when the last challenge ended and this one started.

I like the downward trend, so that is my goal again this time - to keep on going down!

My weight today - 141.7

Lynette

[jesvetmed]

Excellent ladies! Here we go again.
As of this am, I am at 176.4.
Fridays are weigh ins.
Sounds like the suggestion was another water bottle. So be sure to let me know if you are in for reward or not.
I'm in for reward this time.

Flybye: How did you manage addresses? Just see who wins, and then give everyone there address? Is that ok with all? (PM of course... no public announcements!)

Will get us a chart on Monday
Jes

[kerrybelle]

I'm in again. Starting weight is 139.5 and bodyfat is at 31%. Hope to do better this go 'round. I've got to stay motivated. I'd love to see my weight down to 130 and/or bodyfat at 27%

Kerry

[jesvetmed]

Flybye through out the idea of biking socks to the winner! What do you all think? I think that sounds like fun.

[kjay]

Am in again, too, but not for a reward. I'll report my weight and body fat percentage tomorrow morning, as I don't like the numbers this morning. My weight has jumped all over the place lately and I've not been exercising because of bronchitis, but am so happy to start a new challenge. My weight even fluctuates according to where I place my scale. Go figure. :confused:

[Tiffany]

I am so in on this one. I need some motivation to get these last few pounds off. I will have to weigh in when I get home though as I did not weigh myself this morning. If any of you are interested, I have created a challenge on the nikerunning.com website but you must have the Nike+ iPod chip. If you do and would like to participate, visit this site. It is for TE members only. :)

http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=all_challenges,955170597

[katluvr]

I am on the fence. I did not do well at all at the last one.....I will have to report a Saturday AM weight as I did not weigh in today (if I am in the game again)....I'll mull it over. Right now I am feeling stuffed...I kinda over ate at lunch. (Can't wait to see the scale in the AM!) I started the week out so good, counting my WW points. Lastly I need to find out where to send my water bottle....did I miss getting email. :confused::confused:

[jesvetmed]

Hi Katluvr! Join us... who cares how you did last time... that isn't what it's about! It's just having a little more motivation. Sat am is fine!

I think that the last person just checked in this morning on the last challenge. Flybye will PM everyone where to send the water bottles to the winner! I hope she's thirsty!

Jes

[TNGIRL]

Hi Ladies,

I am new to the forum and would love to join as a reward participant on this weight loss challenge. This is just what I need to get off the winter weight. Today's weight 117.8 goal weight 110

[GLC1968]

Hey guys!

Count me in again...but for the no reward challenge this time. My starting weight is 165.2 (this was Wednesday's weight before my scale was packed away on the moving truck!!).

I have to be 'no reward' as we are driving across the country this week and I won't have my scale for the next weigh in. I *should* have it by week 2 though!

jesvetmed - I'd be happy to keep doing the chart if you'd like. By week 2, we'll be more settled and I should be able to be more 'timely' in my postings. :) If you'd rather do it yourself (or if you'd like me to email mine to you), I'm ok with that too. Just send me a PM and be patient on replies as my computer access over the next 7 days will be sporatic at best.

Yay! I'm glad we are doing this again!!

[jesvetmed]

GLC:
Funny.... I read your post as I was making the chart! Done already so don't worry about it.. but thanks for the offer! Have a good, safe trip out to the west coast! Check in when you arrive!
Jes

[snowtulip]

Hi Everyone,
I'm definatley in again, and love the idea of socks!

Today: 117.1

Wishing everyone a great first week of the challenge with lots of good clean healthy eating, fun exercise, and no illness!:D

[PinkBike]

i'm in again, starting weight 138.4, socks sounds great, i know i wont win this time - its those last 10 pounds that always refuse to come off, right?

[limewave]

Hi Everyone,
Wishing everyone a great first week of the challenge with lots of good clean healthy eating, fun exercise, and no illness!:D

Uh-oh . . . I've already broke down and had some (alot) of ice cream and I have a cold! And I haven't exercised! I'm off to a bad start.

[kjay]

Ready for another challenge, with beginning weight of 179. Eeeks!

[kelownagirl]

I'm in. Starting at 119.6.

[cyclechick2008]

I'm in, non-reward since this is my first time. I start at 158. heading to 145....
Kim

[jesvetmed]

Those darn girl scouts got me at the grocery store! Ugh!
EVIL!:(

[bambu101]

If it's not too late, please count me in! (non-reward).

I missed the last one, but really need some motivation from my TE sisters to get on track again.

Starting weight 180.4 (from last Friday).

In a moment of weakness, I ordered 4 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, but the plan now is to put them out for the people at work, and not bring them into my house to darken my cupboards.

[Jen-Jen]

I would love to join the weight challenge. My starting weight OMG....is 220lbs. and I would love to hit my goal this next couple of weeks of below 200 lbs. I haven't seens that in jeez....10 years.


Count me in if I am not to late to join.

[solobiker]

If it is not too late I too would like to join in on the non-reward. I have about 10 that I need to get rid of. I have a hard time staying focused. Maybe this will help. I am 150#

[dex]

I meant to post the yesterday, but my online time completely got away from me. Anyway, I'd like to join in on the reward challenge.

Starting weight: 243 lbs.

This should be interesting, because I have no actual goal weight. I'm really only trying to take off some weight now in hopes that it helps the knee that's been so resistant to treatment. I've always disliked the notion of dieting, so I'm hoping that by joining a challenge like this I can stay a little more focused.

[Starfish]

OK. I've been seeing this thread, and avoiding it, because I have really, really been off track since I lost 10 pounds in November/December. I had really been on track. Since then, I have tried 1000 times to get restarted, but I am struggling. I'm working out lots...but the eating is not sane at the moment.

I would like to join the non-reward challenge. I almost hate to join, because I don't like lying to myself, and honestly, I am not sure I am motivated to stay on track at the moment. But, I really, really need to lose some more weight. I haven't been this heavy, for this long, for a long time. :(

So, here we go. Deep breath. Starting weight for this challenge: 162lbs.

I would like to lose 10 pounds in this 8 weeks. But, even if it was a solid 5 pounds, that would be an improvement. Good luck, everyone! :)

[jesvetmed]

It's definitely not too late -- we'll take you all! I'll get our progress chart posted tomorrow and can then update it weekly after each Friday weigh in! No worries to you all....I've already put on 1 or 2 lb since weighing in Friday.. .is that possible!?!?:( Time to get back to work!

[Tiffany]

Okay, I was out of town all weekend so I weighed in first thing this morning. I'm at 161 lbs right now. Trying to get to 150. This weight is a little heavy since I normally weigh in around 158 +/- a pound, but that's okay. Anyway, I'm joining the non-reward challenge.

[motochick]

If it is not too late, please count me in. I have been reading this thread all weekend but was too chicken to do anything about it. I am 134 and would like to be 129. I have already lost 28 lbs in a year, but would like to hover at 130 instead of 135.

Brenda

[jesvetmed]

I'm attaching the participant list and starting weights as a TEXT file... couldn't upload an excel or word file. I'm not sure how to just put the table into an entry here, so this will have to do!

Welcome to everyone....
Friday is next weigh in! Good luck

Stay away from evil girl scouts... they are everywhere right now!
(OK.. buy the cookies, but give them away!)

If there is a "?" under REWARD by your name, it means I am unsure whether you are in to get / give reward at end to loser of the most weight by percentage... please let me know your preference. And, NO, you can't wait till the last week to decide!!!! :p

Jes

[bambu101]

I could use a little TE WLC support today. The week has been going great, diet-wise, until today, that is. The 4 boxes of GS cookies I ordered 2 months ago are here. I put a box of peanut butter Tagalongs on the community table nearby, but there are 2 boxes of Thin Mints (150 calories for 5 cookies) and 1 more box of Tagalongs (150 calories for 2 cookies).

By about 4 PM, they will be very difficult to resist. If I bring them home, I am doomed. How can I resist the temptation?

[kerrybelle]

Maybe little more info on the Girl Scout Cookies will help. I found this article interesting



(CBS) The following is a weekly 60 Minutes commentary by CBS News correspondent Andy Rooney.


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Well, my Girl Scout Cookies came. Usually I just eat them, but
this time I've been trying to find out more about them. Harder than I thought it would be.

The Girl Scouts buy them for about 85 cents a box. They sell them for $3.50 a box so the girls are pretty good businessmen. Last year they sold 200 million boxes - that's $700 million. As I understand it, The Girl Scouts get to keep about two thirds of that. I don't know exactly what they do with it. All kinds of good things they tell me.

One box label reads "Made for The Little Brownie Bakers in Louisville, Kentucky." Not "made BY" Little Brownie Bakers but "made FOR" Little Brownie Bakers. They're actually made by the giant cookie company, Keebler. Keebler is owned by Kellogg's but their name isn't on the box, either. Nothing simple about this.

The other company that makes Girl Scout Cookies is ABC Bakers. ABC Bakers is owned by Interbake Foods in Richmond, Va.

I've tasted most of these and they're pretty good.

One variety is called the Reduced Fat Lemon Cooler Cookie. I don't think "Reduced Fat" belongs in the name of a Girl Scout Cookie
but they've had complaints about the fat content and I suppose they're trying to address that. "Lemon juice solids?" I don't understand that, either. Is it juice or is it solid?

"Tagalongs" are peanut butter cookies. I like peanut butter and I like cookies but I've never liked peanut butter cookies.

A new variety, called a Cafe Cookie, is very good.

Everyone's favorite Girl Scout Cookie is the Thin Mints.

As much as I like Girl Scout Cookies, there are some things about them that I don't understand.

I read the labels and I liked the cookies better before I knew what was in them.

They all have partially hydrogenated vegetable oil.

I made a lot of cookies in my lifetime and we don't have a drop of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil in our kitchen. We don't have any lecithin or niacin either. The Girl Scouts put what they call "reduced iron" in them. How would a girl reduce iron?

The Cafe Cookies have caramel coloring in them. You shouldn't color a cookie.

They all have riboflavin.

I looked up cookies in my Fannie Farmer cookbook and Fannie Farmer doesn't use riboflavin.

Next time a Girl Scout tries to sell me cookies, I'm going to ask her about partially hydrogenated vegetable oil and about riboflavin.


By Andy Rooney © MMVI, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

[Jen-Jen]

I don't need a reward...I just need company!
It's not the evil girl scouts and their cookies....I am a carb-a-holic!!!! Bread, buns, muffins, potato, rice, and breading on everything!

Did I mention that I was married to a wonderful Italian man who loves pasta?

Ziti
Rigatoni
Rotini
Angel Hair
Farfalle
Gemelli
Manicotti etc...

Man can I cook and man am I in trouble! Italian dishes are becoming my specialty.

Crap.

[Flybye]

kerrybelle, thanks for the laugh on the girl scout cookies.

I have resisted them FIVE times now. Haven't bought a single one.

Here's the scenario..................

"Would you like to buy some Girl Scout Cookies?"

me - "No thanks, what I would REALLY like to buy is smaller pants. Here is some money (I cough up whatever meager change I can) to help with your troop, thanks!"


complete thread drift here, but this is another one of my favorite lines..............

small box, kids, storefront, and KITTENS!!!

"Would you like a free kitten?"

me "Nope, I would actually PAY YOU to keep them!" :D

I am entitled to NOT like cats. Sorry to all you cat lovers. I have tried. I have had so many bad cat experiences that I wouldn't know where to begin. About the time I had to lay NEW carpet in my already NEWLY carpeted office because the cat decided that the location of the litter box was inconvenient, I quit seeing them as cute and furry. I started to see them as a $2000 investment that poops in the house.:eek::eek:

Good luck tomorrow!!

[bambu101]

This morning's weight- 178.2 (down 2.2 from last Friday)

Wow- I am totally amazed, considering the evil Girl Scout cookies forced me to eat 3 of them last night!:rolleyes: But I did exercise close to an hour a day all this past week and was pretty good other than the cookies.

Off to a good start!:D

[limewave]

I'm at 178.4 :)

Down about 1lb from last week. So happy!

[kerrybelle]

138.0 today, body fat same at 32%. I'm in for the non-reward challenge this time.

Luckily, I haven't run into any store front Girl Scout cookies sales, yet. I'm sure it's coming soon. Two people I work with are selling cookies, including my boss! So far I've been pretty good at resisting, but must admit I've eaten a few.

Kerry

[Over50Newbie]

Okay - here we go again!

Today's Weight - 141.3 (down .4 pound)

I'll take anything that is lower than the week before!:)

Lynette

[Flybye]

YIPPEEEEE........................

It was only for a nano second, but the scale said 149.8 and then it went to 150.
YYYYYEEESSSSS!!!!!

I am shooting for 147. I am going to Hawaii in the morning and will be gone for 9 days. I plan to eat lots of fruit while I am there. However, there is fantastic coconut ice cream over there, so we'll see! Wish me luck!

Put me down at 149.8 1/2 or 150 :)

[firenze11]

I'm up this week to 148.0 But I was sick with a stomach bug last week and had no appetite so I'm guessing that either made me lose some weight or I "celebrated" having an appetite back a little too much this week (or both). It's ok, I'll get serious next week!!!!

Oh and put me down for the reward challenge, please!

And Flybye - Have a GREAT time in Hawaii! I bet the fruit there will taste pretty incredible. I've only had coconut gelato in Italy but it is my absolute favorite, I can image coconut ice cream being amazing, too.

[Starfish]

Put me down this week for 160.5

I don't have a digital scale, but the needle is just a smidge over 160. I would like to celebrate this loss, but I think it is, ahem, water weight.

We'll see a more real number next week.

[katluvr]

I decided not to join in, but thought I would check out how everyone is doing. Great job and good luck to all.
I am actually down in weight a bit this week. For 2 SOLID weeks I have keep to my workout/training plan. I didnt' make it toooo challenging and I have been able to be consistent. I have done MOSTLY good this week on eating except one day at the ball park for spring training...had to have a hot dog and beer!
Good luck to all!:)

[PinkBike]

put me down for 139.0 this week, up a tiny bit but its all good!

[Flybye]

put me down for 139.0 this week, up a tiny bit but its all good!

Have you got any water bottles??

[firenze11]

Have you got any water bottles??

That reminds me - I'm have to send mine out on Monday but it's coming. ;) I have company coming so things have been hectic. Hope I can be a little "good" this weekend.

And Congrats on winning PinkBike! I'm not sure if I had congratulated you yet.

[dex]

Way sick today, and haven't been able to weigh. (Actually, I've only been getting out of bed to go lay on the bathroom floor occasionally. Feeling slightly better now...sitting up in bed, at least.) But yesterday my weight was the same as last week: 243

I wasn't able to get to the gym at all this week, so the lack of loss is no surprise to me.

[solobiker]

I am down to 145, but it is not from anything I did. I had the stomach bug which was horrible. The last time I was that sick was in 1996 when I got food poisoning. So The weight may go back up in the next few days. I am on day 2 of recovery. Have a great weekend.

[TNGIRL]

Nice work everyone! I hope all of you who were sick this past week are back to feeling better.

I have to say that this contest is motivating me more than I thought it would. Thank you ladies! However, I am up a little this week. I was 118 yesterday. Which I'm happy with considering pms attacked this week.

[kerrybelle]

That reminds me - I'm have to send mine out on Monday but it's coming. ;) I have company coming so things have been hectic. Hope I can be a little "good" this weekend.

And Congrats on winning PinkBike! I'm not sure if I had congratulated you yet.

I don't think I congratulated you either, PinkBike. And my water bottle hasn't been sent yet, either. I will get it out to you, hopefully in the next week or so.

[kjay]

Scale is stuck on same number. :( I exercised more and didn't pig out too much. This increase in exercise is paying off because my clothes are looser, but that darn scale won't budge.

[motochick]

I am up this week to 135. Those girl scout cookies are killing me!

Brenda

[jesvetmed]

Good morning ladies! Finally up and moving after two solid nights at work without much sleep in between.
Weight this am: 172.8. Down from 176. -something. I think I weighed at a bad time last week?

None the less, too much work to constantly eat (which I'm really good at when I'm bored!), and stuck to my workouts for the most part this week. So I should be losing!?!?!?

I'm really sorry everyone is so sick this week. Sounds AWEFUL. Get better all, and don't breathe our direction!

Good work on the first week! I'm taking those girl scout cookies to the office today. I like flybye's idea of what to tell the girl scout cuties... I'll just give money next time!

And Jen-Jen... I too am a carboholic. I've worked pretty hard to break away from rice and / or pasta at every meal. It just always seems like something is missing without it, but I'm getting more used to it!

Good luck this week. I'll post everything by Monday.
Jes

[kelownagirl]

I have no idea what I started at but my weight on Friday morning was 119.0 I've been recovering from laser eye surgery and haven't been eating much but I haven't been exercising either so it'll be interesting to see what happens with my weight this week.

[indigoiis]

I was listening to NPR and a guy at some university hired a student to nag him, and then bet a friend that if he couldn't lose x amount of weight in an eight week period, he would pay that friend 500 bucks. He lost the weight.

Loss aversion thereapy works pretty well. How about for the next challenge, everyone agrees that if they don't lose a certain amount of weight or body fat, they donate x amount to charity?

Just a thought.... I'm about 5 lbs over what I'd like to be weight-wise, and the jeans are snug, so I would be in on this one.

Although... I'm biking three days a week for commuting and I think a lot of the weight is muscle weight... my body is definitely different this time at this weight than it was last time I weighed this amount. I seem stockier.

[Jen-Jen]

I was on the scale and it was stuck at 220lbs. Upside, no weight gain!

[cyclechick2008]

Weighed in at 154. Good week.:)

Kim

[GLC1968]

I was listening to NPR and a guy at some university hired a student to nag him, and then bet a friend that if he couldn't lose x amount of weight in an eight week period, he would pay that friend 500 bucks. He lost the weight.

Loss aversion thereapy works pretty well. How about for the next challenge, everyone agrees that if they don't lose a certain amount of weight or body fat, they donate x amount to charity?

I used to belong to a coaching club where this was called a "leverage". We used to be required to use them in certain situations and it really, really worked for most people. A great way to do it was to agree to donate the money to a charity that you don't support. Then, if you don't make your goals (and all goals had to be reasonable, of course) there was NO benefit to you. If you agreed with the charity, you might be likely to think "oh well, at least so and so gets a benefit from my screw up". Opposing political campaigns were popular choices as incentives. ;)

Anyway, I'm checking in here to say that I've been pretty bad this week while travelling. I ate a lot of the wrong stuff and I basically sat on my fat butt for 8 - 10 hours each day. Ick. Since we've been in Portland (Friday afternoon), I've been better. We rode yesterday (15 - 20 miles or so) and I'm definitely making better food choices. No more driving, either! I don't have a scale, so my weigh-in will have to wait until next week. The problem is...I also won't have internet after today until next Saturday, so I'll be a day late. Oh the joys of moving... :mad:

It sounds like everyone is doing well, and I hope all you sickies are recovering quickly! See you next week!!

C.

[Tiffany]

Sorry it took me a bit to check in, ladies. Anyway, I'm at 161 again for this week. No loss but no gain. I think it's mother nature anyway. No biggie. We'll see what happens this coming week. :)

[snowtulip]

Sending healing vibes to everyone that is sick this week!!

I'm at 116.0 this week.

[jesvetmed]

Since we've been in Portland (Friday afternoon), I've been better.

GLC:

WELCOME TO THE NORTHWEST!!!!!
Hope you and all your stuff made it in one piece.
:)
Jes

[Zen]

OK, so I've seen one person weighing 116 and another weighing 118.
Unless you're four feet tall, why do you want to lose weight?

[TNGIRL]

Good question. On a tall day I'm 5'1. :) Three years ago before I met my husband I was 108-110. Since falling into the comforts of marriage and getting lazy with my diet I had gained 12 - 15 pounds. I have taken some of the weight off, but if you can imagine 10lbs is a lot of weight on a small person. I want to get back to a more comfortable weight, but mostly I just want to be more consistent with healthy eating.

[katluvr]

I am only 4'10". I currenlty weigh between 117 and 120...depending on the contant flucuation. I was truly 99 pounds in my younger years. Even then I was not fully toned and had some "fat". I reached a max of 140 pounds. I know for many people 120 - 140 is "ideal". Not if you are barely at or over 5 feet tall. Even at 120 pounds AND riding AND strength training my % body fat is 30% (not good) my BMI is just now 25-ish (normal). So by no means am I thin or anorexic. When you are short, a little poundage means a lot! Yes, I see folks cringe when I say I need to lose weight but wear a size 6. But then again, I am not even close to average height, why should I be an "average" weight or size? Hope this explains things a bit. I am truly trying to lose weight for body fat%, BMI, health and cuz I see the fat around my tummy! Good luck to everyone! At any size weight lose or keeping it off is a lot of work!

[Zen]

Ah...so you are four feet tall :p

[kelownagirl]

I'm in the same boat as the other two. It's not so much about weight as it is body fat %age. This time las year I was about 4 lbs heavier and was at 30% body fat. I think that's lower now but I'm not sure how much lower.

I can completely understand why it must be frustrating for us to see ourselves in the same boat as others who might be trying to lose a great deal more weight but at the same time, it's so hard to compare. My original weight of 141 lbs would be a perfectly wonderful weight for many of you who are taller and perhaps larger boned, but on me, it looked and felt awful. Losing 25 lbs from a small frame can be like losing 50lbs on a taller person. Also, it can hard for people to uneerstand that we're not necessarily trying to be skinny 20 year old models - we just want to maintain a healthy body weight.

[Crankin]

Thank you for saying this. I am not in the weight loss challenge, but at barely five one, if I gain a pound, I can't button my pants. When I got out of college, I gained weight for the first time in my life. It took me a year to lose 25 lbs. It was long and painful. Us short people have to work twice as hard and long to lose a pound! Thankfully, I have been thin since then, but I had to lose after both my pregnancies (which I exercised through). I am best at 105-107. I tend to get a bit above that in the winter, even with all of the winter sports I do, the gym, etc. nothing keeps me as skinny as cycling.
I like to eat too much to starve myself, but I do eat very healthy stuff, no junk food, soda, fried food, and rarely have dessert. I do like my piece of dark chocolate almost every night and some wine a couple of times a week, but now I notice even that can push my weight up. I guess I'm going to have to do some major weight training, because I can see this getting just a little more problematic every year as I get older. It doesn't matter if others think I look skinny or if I have acceptable body fat percentage; if I don't stay vigilant, I will be 10 pounds heavier in a flash.

[jesvetmed]

Hi all.. Think I have almost everyone (except for GLC who likely hasn't unpacked her scale!)

I'll attach it again, and hopefully everyone can open it. If not, I can email it if you need that -- PM me.

I still have four people I am unsure if they are in for a REWARD... biking socks, of course!!!! So if you would like in to receive the reward, or purchase for the winner, let me know! These are the people I don't have yet: jen-jen, kelownagirl, limewave and Starfish.

Thanks all! Good luck this week!
Jes

[kelownagirl]

No reward for me. Sorry I didn't reply earlier!

[Zen]

i went to Taco Bell tonight and ordered off the Fresco menu. I was really hungry and ordered TWO soft tacos, one steak and one chicken.
When I used the WW points calculator they only added up to 5 points!

[cyclechick2008]

Well, I'm on spring break. I haven't counted a calorie since saturday. I'm trying to be careful to see if I can manage without my notebook. I have ridden almost 70 miles already this week so hopefully they will balance out. I will check my weight thurs to see how it's going. I may be back to the notebook asap.

Kim

[jesvetmed]

Oh... I MISS spring break! Have fun and RELAX!
Jes

[kelownagirl]

Mine starts on Saturday. DH and I heading to the gulf islands and the the west coast for a week. Then we'll putter around the house and yard for the second week. Sigh...

[firenze11]

Urgh. I'm not doing so well. I can't seem to get motivated. I'm trying to eat well but I seem to get so hungry. Maybe it's just because of my period this week. Either way I need some motivation. I really want to lose weight and get fit and strong. I guess I just need to buckle down.

Anyway I weighed this morning just to see where I was and I'm the same as last week. I doubt I'll magically lose anything by tomorrow. But I'll weigh again anyway. I think I just needed to whine about my lack of willpower/motivation. :rolleyes:

Maybe I need a more structured plan. . .I don't know.

I hope everyone else is having a successful week, though!

[Starfish]

I can't seem to get motivated.

I'm right there with you. I've been wondering if I should pull the plug on this effort for now, because I just don't seem to be doing what I need to in order to lose weight right now. Not exactly not motivated...just not doing what I know I need to do, either in terms of planning/eating, or in terms of setting up motivational triggers like I normally do.

A little frustrated.

[Di bear]

Starfish -

Keep it up! :-)

It's not necessarily about losing weight, but at the very least maintaining. :-) Heck, I'm finally back down to 172, my pre-sickness season weight. (I've been really sick three times this winter - I'm blaming the college students since I haven't gotten really sick until I went back to school). I got up to 178 and FREAKED - two runs of antibiotics will do that to you. :-( I got down to 175, then got tonsillitis this week. I haven't been able to really eat solid food until last night, so I lost three more pounds. I drank lots of fluids and soup. :-) Ice cream has been helpful, too.

I'm not in this contest, but you guys have inspired me. I'm 172 today, and my goal is 155 by the end of summer. :-) Slow weight loss, fast biking. ;-) My goal weight is 150, then we'll see how low I really want to go, but that'll probably be it, because I like having muscle, and I like to eat. What's weird is that so many competitive male cyclists are around 155.

[jesvetmed]

DiBear: Well said... you and I sound like we are at the same point in our weight, same goals. I also like to eat and have muscle too much to lose too much (I cannot remember when I last weighed less than 150 -- hmm, age 23 I think!).

But just being conscious of what you eat and how you workout is what it is about. Eventually, it catches up. I spent three years sitting at 175 to 180, and am FINALLY moving downward. Something finally snaps at some point! I think this forum really helps me to know that someone else is paying attention... and I have to weekly WRITE IT DOWN! That helps my own motivation -- and I know that no one else is keeping track. Just me, but it seems that is enough.

Everyone does it in their own way at their own time! We're all just here to support that.

Keep up the work. :)

[Zen]

Not exactly not motivated...just not doing what I know I need to do, either in terms of planning/eating, or in terms of setting up motivational triggers like I normally do.

A little frustrated.

Weight Watchers gives you all those.
You only need to go about four times to get all the literature you need for the plan you choose. I first went to WW about 10 years ago but still had all the books.
It's not as hard as I had worked it up in my mind to be.

[solobiker]

I tried WW and did not lose any weight. I was pretty frustrated as some of my co-workers started it and lost weight. But the more I thought about it, I eat pretty healthy most of the time and exercise quite a bit while my co-workers usually ate fast food all of the time. I need to find something that will work. I do have hypothyroidism which I am sure affects my ability to lose weight. I keep a food journal and eat anywhere from 1200 to 1600 depending upon the day. Stay away from most processed foods too. Maybe my body is happy with 150.

[Starfish]

Weight Watchers gives you all those.


No program in the world works if you don't work it. I know what to do. I know the types of things that typically motivate me. I lost 10 pounds in December/January.

The problem at this point is within me.

[cyclechick2008]

When I had my tonsils out at Christmas I dropped 10 pounds in a week. I don't recommend that method though. Since then I've been writing down everything I eat. I lost another 7 pounds that way so far. Sometimes the effort it takes to figure out how many calories it is, stops me from eating it in the first place.

I totally get the not motivated part. This is the first time in my life I'm consciously trying to lose weight.

Kim

[kerrybelle]

137 today and body fat down 31%

[Zen]

I know the types of things that typically motivate me.

How about I switch all your pants to one size smaller? That outta do it :D

[Over50Newbie]

Weight is down to 140.2 as of this morning. :)

The loss continues to be very slow - but consistent - so I can't complain.

That is how it is supposed to be, right?

Lynette

[bambu101]

weight this morning- 176.8 up .4 lb

Considering that I struggled this week, and had several weak moments, I'll take it!

[Tiffany]

Weight this morning - 159.6

It's finally down a little. Slowly but surely. :)

[firenze11]

No program in the world works if you don't work it. I know what to do. I know the types of things that typically motivate me. I lost 10 pounds in December/January.

The problem at this point is within me.

I agree. However, I'm also feeling stubborn and I'm not going to give up trying.

Just like I thought, I'm the same this week as last week. 148.4. :(

Good job to everyone else who is doing well and/or losing.

[kelownagirl]

118.5 this morning. I haven't exercised in 10 days so I'm glad I didn't gain.

[Starfish]

How about I switch all your pants to one size smaller? That outta do it :D

Zen, I'm glad you're as far away as you are...you scare me! ;) :p

I am up this morning: 163

[GLC1968]

Starfish - don't give up. Sometimes just keeping this 'goal' in your mind (even if it's not at the front) is enough to keep the weight creep from happening. I know exactly how you feel, though...and all my pants ARE too tight! :p


Weight today: 165.6...Up 0.6 from 2 weeks ago. Considering that the previous weight was a guess and considering what I ate and how much I sat on my butt last week, I'm actually kind of pleased with this. It could have been SO much worse. I've been eating much better this past week since we've been in OR, but I'm still eating 100% of my meals either out, or they are prepared meals eaten at home off paper plates. I finally got the kitchen 85% unpacked last night, so with a weekend run to the grocery store, things should improve this week! Plus, once I get this place put together, I'll have some time to workout, too. :o

[PinkBike]

whoa, i'm at 142.8 - up a bunch. i think i will blame DH as he had a nasty cold and gave it to me. i havent ridden in 9 days and i have a metric century tomorrow (tour de cure) with my head still stuffed up and my throat still sore. oh well.

[kjay]

:eek: Up 3 pounds . . . time for a new kick-a** plan! Will be curious to see if it works next go-around.

[jesvetmed]

HOLDING at 172.4. Actually, that MAY be down slightly, but it's close to the same! OK, especially since I finished off those darned girl scout cookies, AND ate an entire pint of Mango Gelato last night. What was I thinking? I know... MMMM, MMM, GOOD!
This is a new week, and I have NEW motivation!

KJAY: What is your "kick A$*@ Plan"? Enlighten us!
Jes

[kjay]

LOL Jes . . . I'm still formulating it so am reluctant to share a half-baked plan, but so far it involves a one- or two-day watermelon fast, planning in advance what I will eat on a daily basis instead of recording at the end of the day what I ate; my exercise plan is still in the works but will probably include a plan to bike/spin at least one hour daily or 2 hours every other day, plus two days of weight lifting, plus my standard one-day-a-week 8-hour day working with 15 camels (my passion). Okay, now I'm out of breath. :)

By asking about my plan, you've REALLY motivated me now. Thanks!

[jesvetmed]

Working with camels????? What do you do? That can be very challenging! I've only spent time around llamas. Even they can be challenging. Now 5x bigger would worry me! Too much spit!:eek:

You are good to get the weight lifting in. I have signed up for an oly tri, and am consumed with the time it is taking to run, bike and swim. I barely make one swim a week, and don't know when I will get in the lifting -- I miss it, and I'm sure it will help with all. Now if only I could fit it in. Maybe instead of cooking or cleaning!!!! ;)

[solobiker]

Well, I have recovered from the stomach bug, finally have my appetite back so my weight is almost back up to my starting point. I am at 148. This weekend DH and I have a hut trip planned, lots of backcountry skiing so I should get a few good "workouts" in.:p

[kjay]

Working with camels????? What do you do? That can be very challenging! I've only spent time around llamas. Even they can be challenging. Now 5x bigger would worry me! Too much spit!:eek:

Jes, I groom all 15 of them every Spring and even throughout the year, plus feed them lots of treats and clean their pens (ie, rake and shovel [my favorite form of weight-lifting]). This is all on a volunteer basis. Only the Bactrians spit, but they know me so well that they only cuddle with me, but do occasionally spit at the other Bactrians when food is around; the Dromedaries are more prone to biting than spitting. :-)

Are you a veterinarian?

[kjay]

Jes, I just viewed your profile and see that you are, indeed, a veterinarian. If I could relive my early years, I'd definitely train to be a camel vet.

[jesvetmed]

Hey, yeah, I'm a vet. But only little creatures (and some big dogs). Used to do a few cows, but not anymore! I always liked the camelids, though. Nice volunteer work!

OK.. back to the weight loss!!!!
J

[TNGIRL]

Luckily I did remember to weigh in yesterday. I just forgot to post. I was down 1/2 pound from last week 117.4.

Good thing the weigh in wasn't today DH and I went out for dinner and then out for cupcakes! Oh well, back on track today.

Thank you for the motivation!

[cyclechick2008]

well for week 2, it is not as big as last week. Put me down for 153.5. Only .5 pounds this week. I'm good with that considering what I've been eating and drinking.

Kim

[Di bear]

TNGIRL - some of my most successful weight drops were the day after the occasional big meal. Think of it as revving your engine. ;)

I was shocked to find that I weighed 170 this morning, down from 175 last week. Something about tonsillitis, liquid diet . . . ;) I'm feeling a lot better now, but not eating like a pig like I was before I got sick. I'm eating like . . . I'm losing weight. ;) I'm going to try to stay in the habit. No more pizza between classes. That will be hard.

If I get down to 165, I'll be down to my mid-season weight of last year. I was 165 for about a week. lol...story of my life. My body likes 170. That's all changing, though. :)

Maybe I should get on the no-prize list. What day do you all post your weights by?

[motochick]

I think my scale is broken. I just weighed in at 130 with clothes on. Did it 3 time to make sure. I ate like a pig the last two days and just got done eating lunch and sampling my jerky that is in the smoker. I am sure this won't last for long, but I hope so cuz 129 is my goal.

Brenda

[kelownagirl]

I won't be weighing in next week. Don't kick me out of the group ok? I'll be back on Easter Sunday. Probably up at least a lb though... :rolleyes:

[jesvetmed]

DiBear: We usually weigh in on Friday... ish.
Whatever works best for everyone. Shall we add you to the list?

KG: Sure... think you're getting a week off????... TAKE ME!!!:p
Have fun and enjoy whatever you EAT!

Jes

[Di bear]

Please do! I think this is great motivation. :-) I guess it's a good thing I weighed in today. I've been 175 for about 6 weeks now.

[snowtulip]

Great job everyone! I had to catch up on post reading, but glad to see everyone keeping healthy and hopes of a speedy recovery for those of you who are still sick.

I'm one of those 4ft. 11in gals, so yes my weight seems low, but like others said, it's different when you're short.

I'm at 115.5 today, trying to continue to keep going down!

Keep it up everyone!

[kelownagirl]

DiBear: We usually weigh in on Friday... ish.
Whatever works best for everyone. Shall we add you to the list?

KG: Sure... think you're getting a week off????... TAKE ME!!!:p
Have fun and enjoy whatever you EAT!

Jes

I am on Spring Break for two weeks! Hubby and I are going on a week long 'honeymoon' to celebrate our first anniversary. I do plan to run while I'm gone. We're taking our mountain bikes too but it'll probably rain the whole time. We will hike in the coastal rainforest, walk on the beach, eat seafood, and snuggle by the fireplace in our lovely B&B. Yeah baby.

[bambu101]

Have fun on your vacation, KG!

Just curious, what is everyone doing to try and lose weight? Weight Watchers, portion control, counting calories? I think I have tried them all!

[jesvetmed]

KG: Great fun. When do we leave?
Seriously.. have a really great time. Sounds WONDERFUL. I love the coast of BC.

DiBear: I'll get you on the listing. New "chart" will be out sometime tomorrow to eveyone.

Bambu: I'm not entirely sure what everyone is doing -- seems like everyone has their own thing. I just am working on portion control; smaller more frequent meals, and LESS JUNK! Lots of working out, so huge amounts of dieting aren't good. Besides, I do NOT diet well!!!!

Maybe some others can elaborate on their own plans????

Enjoy the rest of the weekend all. Happy Vacation KG!
Jes

[horsemom]

After the disaster before Christmas, where I ate comfort food non stop, I have started to lose weight again. I have lost about 8 pounds in the last couple weeks. I know that sounds like alot, but I am doing the Atkins induction thing for a bit to get started. It really drops the initial weight and gets me off the sugar craving thing. I will do it another week and then just eat sensibly and well. I actually gained 13 lbs over Christmas due to a very traumatic death in the family and being basically sequested in a beach house with a large grieving family and all the neighbor's cookies, cakes and cassaroles! At any rate, I am back on track and working out hard for a 22K trail run in May. I keep seeing the arthritis med commercial that says that every pound on your body is like 4 lbs of pressure on your knees....

Laura

[Starfish]

FWIW (http://www.stickk.com/)

[Starfish]

Just curious, what is everyone doing to try and lose weight? Weight Watchers, portion control, counting calories? I think I have tried them all!

Well, I have really been having trouble lately. This morning I signed up for My Food Diary (http://www.myfooddiary.com/default.asp)(dot com of course!).

The one thing I have a little trouble with is their estimation of calories burned. But, I think, especially for the cyling activities, that I will just choose a little lower intensity than they say. For instance, I might choose:

Cycling, 12-14 mph if I actually did a faster ride.
or
Cycling, 14-16 mph if I was doing a long, hard, strenuous climb (at 10 actual mph).

I don't know...I'm going to see how it goes. I need something fresh.

[tulip]

When I lost alot of weight last year, I cut out my morning Starbucks stop. That was probably 1000 calories between the Grande Triple Latte and the "muffin," which is really just cake. I opted for tea and cereal with banana.

The other change I made was that I ADDED food--FRUIT! I added fruit to my lunch, and I made sure to eat an apple a day, usually during my mid-morning slump (which became less slumpish after I cut out the sugary stuff). Dinners pretty much remained the same, but they were pretty healthy anyways. I think adding fruit made a big difference.

I also upped my pilates intensity and frequency. It seemed to really make a difference in my shape.

[jesvetmed]

When I lost alot of weight last year, I cut out my morning Starbucks stop.

:eek:...:eek:...:eek:...:eek:
That is SO drastic!!!!
I usually will only go as far as getting nonfat with no or sugar-free flavor. But GIVE IT UP!?!?!?:eek: Can't do it!:D

[tulip]

:eek:...:eek:...:eek:...:eek:
That is SO drastic!!!!
I usually will only go as far as getting nonfat with no or sugar-free flavor. But GIVE IT UP!?!?!?:eek: Can't do it!:D

20 lbs., and $120 a month. Size 12 to size 6. Worth it.

I'm a very happy (and svelte) tea drinker now.

[firenze11]

Tulip, that's great that you made that change. And congrats on the weight loss accomplishment! I never would have thought I could give up caffeinated coffee, but slowly it just happened. And I feel better now without it.

For the past few months I've been experimenting with an intuitive eating approach. It hasn't helped me lose any weight but I've stayed almost exactly the same for quite awhile now. It's good, but frustrating because I want to be losing right now. I've played with counting calories but it hasn't stuck, yet. I think I'll have to be a bit more strict with what I eat for a bit to actually lose. And up my exercise.

[jesvetmed]

Tulip: Yes, congratulations! You really made it happen -- 6 dress sizes is amazing! You are so right about the cost and calories spent at the coffee shop. The very reason I've cut back. I admire those that don't need the caffeine. I use the excuse of the night work and trying to be "awake" at odd times. But the fact is, I REALLY enjoy the hot cup of joe! My doc said the same thing as Firenze: Some day you just won't need it any more. That will probably be true.

Firenze: It sounds like you are really taking the healthy choice way of eating. That is wonderful. It will pay off tremendously in many ways, and will eventually lead to the weight loss you want.

Everyone here at TE is truly amazing and excellent motivation us all. Keep up the good work.
Jes

[jesvetmed]

Attached is the updated chart for 3/14/08 weights. Way to go Motochik!!! You are in the lead for most % of body weight lost!
I sorted it by the total % lost. If I don't have a weight for you, I might have missed it or couldn't find one posted. You can let me know and I'll update it, or just weigh in at this week's ending.
THANKS ALL!!! Have a good rest of the week!
Jes


PS... Have to share.. I got on the scale this morning, and found that I have FINALLY hit 170!!!! That is a total of 11lb down since I started in January. Phew! Thought I'd never get there. My promise to myself was a Massage, so I am SO looking forward to collecting on that. AND.. I think I'm going to by a pair of jeans today. Mine are TOO BIG!!!!! :D:D

15 pounds to go! Thanks for all the motivation everyone!!!!!
Jes

[Jen-Jen]

Hi all- Well the good news is I haven't gained anything! Didn't lose either. foo-wee. Maybe I won't be any good at this challenge? I'll give it a couple more weeks. Really cold and gray here. Giving the blahs!

[tulip]

I admire those that don't need the caffeine. I use the excuse of the night work and trying to be "awake" at odd times. But the fact is, I REALLY enjoy the hot cup of joe! My doc said the same thing as Firenze: Some day you just won't need it any more. That will probably be true.


I was a serious coffee drinker for years. I started drinking coffee when I was 4 years old (so that means I was a coffee drinker for 35 years)! Yes, that's right. In my south Louisiana family, kids got cafe au lait for breakfast. But your doc is right, one day I just lost my taste for it. Gone. I didn't even want it. I've had it a few times since 2006, and it really put me on edge. One time I was bad buzzed for the entire day, and I couldn't sleep that night. It was horrible!

I do drink tea, which does have caffeine, but it seems gentler. And if I don't have my tea in the morning for some reason, it's okay. I don't get psycho or headaches. And tea still has the ritual of coffee. I collect teapots!

Regarding weight loss, I know I wasn't honest with myself about the calories packed into my morning Starbucks ritual. I was commuting 28 mile round trip, but most of that was replaced with just my coffee and cake. So even with alot of exercise, I wasn't losing weight.

[firenze11]

One time I was bad buzzed for the entire day, and I couldn't sleep that night. It was horrible!

Same for me. When I drink caffeinated coffee now my stomach goes insane and I get headaches. It's not pleasant. Now I don't know how my stomach got used to it in the first place. The caffeine helped me survive university, though! The only thing I do miss is a really delicious cup of coffee. Some decaf tastes pretty good but I have yet to find one that I absolutely love.

On the weight loss front: I have to say I feel like I'm having a good week. I had a long trainer ride last night that made me feel really productive (despite the major pain my saddle caused me) and I've been eating well. Even if I don't lose this week I feel pretty good. But I hope I end up with a loss. :)

[Zen]

I did back-to-back spin classes tonight. at one point my legs were just jelly and I was wondering how I would make it to the parking lot.

So I weighed myself before and after.
i weighed more after :confused::mad::eek:

[jesvetmed]

ZEN: That's hilarious. I've done similar. Makes no sense at all. I don't REALLY believe scales all the time! I gained 2 lb sleeping the other night. MAYBE... I sleep walk and eat? Hmmm. :confused: I'd like to think that if I am up at night, I'd do something more useful!

[firenze11]

148.6 That's it! I'm getting out the old paper and pencil and writing down what I eat. :o

Only up .2 but enough that I have to get serious.

Otherwise it was a good week, I was expecting a loss, and I'm not too upset about it.

Hope everyone had an awesome week! :)

[Flybye]

155 again - my body just loves to hang out here.

I gained while in Hawaii - musta been the coconut ice cream and macadamia nuts. No regrets whatsoever - Back to the cardboard food and sweat. :rolleyes:

[Starfish]

Hello everybody! I am going to bow out of this weight loss challenge.

My head is just not in the right place for it right now...so I am going to do MyFoodDiary.com for awhile and focus on taking a look at nutrition vs. losing weight.

I might be back if there is a new challenge later on. Continued well wishes to all! :)

[tulip]

so I am going to do MyFoodDiary.com for awhile and focus on taking a look at nutrition vs. losing weight.

That's the best approach for a long-term healthy life and weight, IMO. Eat an apple every day!

[Starfish]

That's the best approach for a long-term healthy life and weight, IMO. Eat an apple every day!

Thanks. I don't have good emotional health about food. I do need to lose weight still for good health and biking...but I need a little different focus to get my head back to a better place about it all. Thanks for the encouragement! :)

[jesvetmed]

OK... down to the 170 earlier in week, but back to 172.5 today. How does that happen so quickly??? It's called cockiness... "look how much weight I lost!" Yeah, yeah... I guess back to the grindstone!

And cut back on the lattees.... I checked.. my Grande Non fat Carmel Macchiato's are 190 calories. I'll have to go to Nonfat Lattees and save the CM's for treats. I can do it!

Starfish: Let us know how the diary goes. I've considered it before but the time seemed overwhelming (I was writing it all down and looking up calories, though). Sounds like a very reasonable way to go about everything. I'll have to cruise the website and see what they offer.

Flybye: Welcome back - you're right... You should never regret weight gained on a vacation -- they are all worth every calorie!

[GLC1968]

I'm kind of in a similar place to Starfish, but I'm going to go about this a bit differently. I *almost* decided to just disappear from this challenge after weighing myself today, but I'm not going to do that as I don't think it'll help me. I don't know why I'm having such issues, but I do know what to do to change it.

I'm embarassed, but here it is: 167.8 Up 2.3 from last week!! :eek: I'm not sure exactly why and it could be TTOM, but still...that's not pretty.

I'm committing to changing this trend: I joined MyFoodDiary.com and I'm tracking everything again (it's quick and easy!). I just started yesterday, so my hope is that by next week my weight will be going the right direction. Since I joined the last challenge (and continued with this one) I've gained like 7 lbs. Totally going the wrong way, right? Duh! I've also got DH on board with me to get back in shape. We've both become sloth-like...and that's just not acceptable.

I know I'm not contributing anything beneficial to this challenge right now, but I do think that keeping myself accountable here is going to help me reverse this trend. Honesty can be painful...but at the moment, I think it's what I need. :o Thanks to all of you for putting up with me! :)

[motochick]

I am at 130 today. I got a little cocky this week as well. I was at 128 earlier in the week so I ate like a pig.

Brenda

[kjay]

On a roll . . . down two pounds. :D

[solobiker]

Well, I am going between 148 and 149. I think my body just prefers to be there. I do keep a food journal which keeps me in line:D.

GLC1968: Give yourself some time. Didn't you just move across the country. I have done that so I know how it is to try to get settled and workout. Hang in there.

[PinkBike]

141.0 today. i'm being good

[Starfish]

I joined MyFoodDiary.com and I'm tracking everything again (it's quick and easy!).

It is easy, and the information you get in daily reports is pretty motivating, at least for me.

The first couple days, there was a little learning curve, and some extra time spent getting used to how best to do food searches. But, once I got a bunch of my normal foods loaded into this feature called "The Fridge," it started to get pretty quick and easy.

[Di bear]

I'm up two pounds - 172, but that's ok! I'm gonna ride my bike tomorrow! :D

[bambu101]

This morning's weight was 178.8. When I looked at last week, I realized I screwed up and transposed the numbers- it was supposed to be 178.6, and I put in 176.8 by mistake-oops!

Anyway, last week was 178.6 and this week is 178.8- up .2. Time to get serious! I have been writing everything down, except on the weekends, but I think I need to do it 7 days a week.

[Over50Newbie]

140.0 - down .2 pounds.

Boy, do I want to see 139. :)

Lynette

[Tiffany]

I weighed in at 157.8 ... slowly ... slowly ... slowly ... :)

[kerrybelle]

I weighed in at 137.5 and 31% bodyfat.

I let my emotions get to me & my eating habits this week. Hopefully, I will get back on track this week!

[Di bear]

Ok, why did I weight 172 yesterday and 170 today? WHY does Murphy strike on weigh-in day? lol. . . oh well, weight lost is weight lost and it will show up next week. :)

[Zen]

Weight is part of the First Law of Thermodynamics in that "Energy can be changed from one form to another, but it cannot be created or destroyed. The total amount of energy and matter in the Universe remains constant, merely changing from one form to another.

Weight = stored energy

I should be able to pedal to California :D

[cyclechick2008]

Hmm.... Not a good week. up to 155. Can tell it was PMS week. Also only rode 45 miles. Had to let some bruises heal.

Kim

[Di bear]

cyclechick - that's my problem. I went to to church at 6:30 and had horrible gas pains all night. I came home and started really thinking about it, cuz it hurts, and I really, really, really wanna go to the bathroom (I know, tmi). The light went on, I check my calendar, and lo and behold! PMS WEEK! That's explains the weight fluctuation. I had NO other symptoms all week. Probably because I've been riding. :-)

[Jen-Jen]

My excercise program is not doing so well, either. Believe me I am plenty ready this year to tackle my riding, however, the weather Gods have decided otherwise for me. Snow and lots of it.

Nice picture of it posted in the Mountain Biking forum, since I just bought one two days ago!

Still sitting at 220. Destined to be a fat girl. Hubby doesn't seem to mind. (wink-wink);)

[jesvetmed]

Hi all. Here's the chart updated as of 3/21. Sorry for delay -- had company, then worked on taxes the next two days! All that is done now, so back to the normal grind!

Congratulations again to Motochik! Still holding the lead with 2.99% body weight lost! Lots of people working hard out there -- I hope to join in the LOSS category this week!

Let me know if you cannot open by PM... I'll send an email your way with the excel file if this doesn't work for you!

THANKS!
Jessica

[dex]

Crap. I actually completely forgot about this. :rolleyes::o

I do know that I was at 240 on Sunday morning. But I expect to be retaining water like a freak any day now, so that won't last long. *sigh*

[bambu101]

This morning's weight- 177.0

down 1.6 :D getting there ever so slowly.........

When I get to 170, I am going to "reward" myself with a new Terry songbird jersey. The next 10 pounds after that it will be some new shorts or knickers.

[kerrybelle]

136.5 lbs and 32 % body fat today. Slowly, but surely. It's been a rough week. I spent most of it visiting my husbands aunt in the hospital, but she's back home now.

[firenze11]

I'm up this week - again - to 149. I think at this point it would be best for me to go my own way. :( I totally thought the challenge would motivate me but I've started to stress myself out about it, which hasn't helped me lose. I think I do better when I just do it and don't feel pressure to do it. Although I've been better about working out now so thanks for kicking my bum to do that!

Of course, since I signed up for the reward, I'm going to pop in around the end to see who the winner is so I can send a great pair of socks! Keep me updated with who I need to send them to!!! Good luck everyone. I know you can do it, I've seen how you've made positive changes and are doing so well so far. Congrats!!!!!

[Flybye]

153 - Down a couple pounds of coconut ice cream!

[Tuckervill]

I haven't been in the challenge this time, but I just want to say good going, you guys!

And I want to report my success. For the last month my weight loss has been accelerating...ever since I got a heart rate monitor and I KNOW how many calories I burned on my work outs. So, from December, 2006 to now, I've lost 35 lbs with the last 5 or 6 dropping off in the last 5 weeks or so.

I, too, couldn't manage to keep up with a challenge...pushes all my "stubborn buttons" or sumthin', but ya'll keep going!!! Good luck!

Karen

[Di bear]

I'm back down to 170. :)

[kelownagirl]

Man, I was up to 122.1 during this week but miracles of miracles, I'm only 119.6 this morning so I'm sticking with that. I don't remember what I was at last weigh0in two weeks ago but I think it's probably still up. I did eat a lot of yummy food on my vacation though... :)

[motochick]

Well, I cut out all alcohol since Sunday and I am down to 127. I am not heavy drinker by any stretch, but I do enjoy a martini in the evenings. Just one! I have also tried not to snack so much. Hope I can hold this for a while.

Brenda

[kjay]

It's times like these that make me crazy. I worked really hard this week and watched my intake, but I'm still the same on the scale (180). Maybe I need to work out two hours every day instead of one. Very frustrating! On the positive side, at least I didn't gain.

[jesvetmed]

In this morning at 171.0. Still not back to the 170 that I hit midweek last week. Strange happenings, but at least it's downward from last week's end! Good job everyone. Firenze -- I'll keep you in the loop. Good luck with your health / weight loss... keep us posted as you go!

[Over50Newbie]

Oh, no!

142.0 this week - up two pounds. :eek:

I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise. I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise. I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise. I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise. I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise. I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise. :p

Lynette

[bambu101]

Don't get discouraged, Lynnette! Keep it up, and the weight will probably come off next week. I know that feeling of being up and then down even when I eat right and exercise a lot. In the past, I would give up, and start eating crap and then start gaining again. it was a viscious cycle, and I am determined not to do it any more.

[PinkBike]

139.8 today.
before my 2 (more) root canals and 4 crowns.
so its a boston market mashed potatoes day.

[tctrek]

Been catching up on this thread and it's great how you all are supporting each other in the battle of the bulge! I've been fighting weight gain for several years now and finally have it on the run. I am 5'1" and weighed 170 pounds 2 years ago. Fought and fought, different diets, sometime exercise, sometimes not :mad: Finally, in January, weighing in at 160 pounds, I started taking spinning classes, also signed up for the Flat Belly Diet on Prevention.com and so far I am down to 149!! I want to lose 20 more pounds at least, so I need to stay motivated and keep going.

I hope you guys don't mind if I hang out on this thread and maybe I can join your next challenge!!

[Over50Newbie]

Thanks, Bambu!

I agree 100%.

"I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise." :)

Lynette

[jesvetmed]

Hi all... I will be out of town for a couple of days. Will update the weekend's weight chart when I return. HAPPY WEEKEND ALL!
Jes

[GLC1968]

I just realized that I never posted on Friday!

I weighed in at 167.7. After a full week of logging all my food and exercising, I'm down a lovely 0.1 lbs. Nice.

To be fair, Friday night I was up all night getting sick...so something obviously isn't working right at the moment. I then spent the weekend NOT logging and not exercising. Ugh.

I had a very bad moment last night. I was looking at my naked body in the mirror in the bathroom right before bed and I realized that no matter how I turned or sucked or flexed...I could NOT make myself look good. Wah. When I'm this overweight, exercise sucks. It hurts when I do it and it hurts after I'm done. I've GOT to turn this around. I've never been so overweight in my entire life.

I think my plan is just going to be head down, foward motion. I know what I need to do and I'm going to force myself to do it. Screw enjoying myself or my workouts or 'feeling better'. At this point, I'm reaching critical density...I need to tough it out and get things going in the right direction.

Anyway, sorry for the rant. I just needed to get it out, I guess. :o

[Zen]

so its a boston market mashed potatoes day.
Weight Watcher's vegetable soup recipe!

[Triskeliongirl]

Catherine, why not give super low carb a try, if only to jump start things and get some semblance of control. You mentioned to me before that you did well on moderate low carb. Have you ever had your glucose tolerance measured? I wonder if you have impaired glucose tolerance like me.

For me, I combine super low carb with high protein, so that I can slowly make glucose by gluconeogenesis, as well as burn amino acids for fuel during cycling. I bring bottles with carb free protein shakes on my ride, as well as almonds. It does take your body about a week to adapt to running on a higher percentage of fat than carbs, but if you goal is to lose body fat why not give it a try. Even if you don't have impaired glucose tolerance, it will put you in a hormonal state that favors fat burning (glucagon>insulin) rather than fat storage (insulin>glucagon).

WHen you eat a lot of carbs, you secrete insulin to clear the carbs, even with normal glucose tolerance. If you have impaired glucose tolerance its even worse, cuz you'll have to be in a state where insulin>glucagon for a longer time to clear a glucose load.

Many don't realize it, but even fruit and so-called healthy starches, whole grains, etc. rapidly turn to sugar when they are metabolized, and do induce insulin secretion. If you have a very effecient glucose metabolism, this is probably not problematic, but as we age it can become less effecient, especially in those of us that put on weight.

[GLC1968]

Hey Trisk - I know I'm not glucose intolerant (or at least, not severely) but in general, I do perform better on a modified carb diet. For me, the greatest benefit is the overall reduction in cravings.

But unfortunately, that's not the reason I'm so overweight now. I'm just plain lazy. I gotta get off this self-defeating train!! I'm not one of those people who is doing everything right and just not losing (at least, not at the moment). For me, I'm not even doing it right. :p I've not been inspired and I've just been too preoccupied with other things to get back on track like I should have.

Thanks though!

[Tiffany]

Sorry I didn't check in right away. I've been keeping up with my Friday weigh-in's but haven't had a chance to log on lately. I weighed in at 158.8 last Friday.

[tulip]

But unfortunately, that's not the reason I'm so overweight now. I'm just plain lazy. I gotta get off this self-defeating train!! I'm not one of those people who is doing everything right and just not losing (at least, not at the moment). For me, I'm not even doing it right. :p I've not been inspired and I've just been too preoccupied with other things to get back on track like I should have.

Thanks though!

GLC, I like your honesty. When I was heavy, I found it hard to be honest about the reasons that I was not losing weight. Once I got the courage to be honest to myself, I was able to make the right choices and lost the weight.

You'll get there!

[jesvetmed]

OK.. I'm having trouble saving the excel sheet this week so I'll type it all here... if you aren't on the list, it's because I didn't get a weight from last weekend... let me know and I'll get you back on the list next week!

MOTOCHIK: 127.0 LB 5.22% lost
JESVETMED: 171.0 LB 3.06% lost
DI BEAR: 170.0 LB 2.86% lost
KERRYBELLE 136.5 LB 2.15% lost
BAMBU101: 177.0 LB 1.88% lost
TIFFANY 158.8 LB 1.37% lost
KELOWNA 119.6 LB 0.00% lost
OVER50NEWBIE 142.0 LB -0.21% lost
KJAY 180.0 LB -0.56% lost
FLYBYE: 153.0 LB -0.66% lost
PINKBIKE: 139.8 LB -1.01% lost
GLC1968: 167.7 LB -1.51% lost

Missing weigh-ins for cyclechick, snowtulip, solobiker, dex, limewave, TNGgirl and jen-jen this week. Catch up with us this weekend!

Good job everyone! GO MOTOCHIK!!!!!! OVER 5% LOST! :D That's awesome!

Hmmm.. I just previewed this and it took out all my spacing... sorry for the bunching up of names, and number, but apparently that is as good as it gets! I really did have it all nicely in columns when I started! :(

[solobiker]

So here I am hanging out at 149. Not sure what direction I should take. I did try WW for 6 weeks and did not lose any weight. My Dr has been messing around with my thyroid medication which I am sure does not help. I have not been sleeping well for close to 3 months. Dr changed my medication about 2 weeks ago and I am now actually sleeping again. What a relief. I am thinking about a decreasing my carb intake a bit.

[Di bear]

I fit into my cool red pants that I haven't been able to wear for four years!!! :D

[bambu101]

Today's weight- 175.4

This makes an even 5 pounds, which might not sound like a lot, but I am thrilled, and motivated to keep going!

[Di bear]

167

[kjay]

Down one — now at 179. :)

[kerrybelle]

139 today :( Besides being TTOM our office went to lunch twice this week and I didn't get much excercise either.

[GLC1968]

I was late getting up and jumped in the shower before I remembered that today was weigh-in day...so I'll weigh tomorrow. Oops!

[kelownagirl]

Ugh, I weighed in at 122.1 this morning. I know it's just a 'fat' day but I'm definitely up at least a pound since last week, maybe more.

[cyclechick2008]

I missed last weeks weigh in because I did my first organized ride. So back at the scales this week. It was 153.5. I believe that is down 1.5 from 2 weeks ago.

Kim

[motochick]

OK, hate to admit it, but I am up to 129. I did so well while cutting out alcohol for a week, but we went camping, and like an idiot, I made peanut butter cookies. Bo, were they good!! I did ride 73 miles on Sunday, but I guess that wasn't enough.

On another note, my hubby just bought me a new fancy scale that has body fat measurements. Haven't seen it yet but I am sure it is more accurate then the one I have now. (hope mine has been weighing heavy!)

Brenda

[PinkBike]

show me at 138.2 which is good. my problem has been since i went to a 4-and-3 schedule. i now have 3 days to be off my routine, but i think i've been good so far this weekend.

[Over50Newbie]

142 again! :(

Lynette

[jesvetmed]

Hey everyone... I'm out of town, so I'll check in on Monday morning with a weight and then get everone else's recorded. Good work this week! I'm VERY afraid... three days of eating and being with friends.... very little working out. I hope to hit the trainer tonight once I'm home!
Jes

[Tiffany]

Sorry I haven't checked in until now but I did weigh myself Friday morning. 157.8

[GLC1968]

Ugh, Saturday morning: 168.0!

Somebody smack me. I've GAINED more weight since this challenge started than most peole have lost, for Pete's sake!

Anyway, I did put together a long term plan for myself. 30 lbs to lose, 7 months in which to do it. I've got weekly loss goals (not weight goals) so that I do this for the long haul. I don't remember how long this challenge was going to run, but I hope that it'll be around at least enough weeks so that I can get back down to my start weight! :p

[Flybye]

Hey guys - I am bailing out of the challenge - I won't be home for 2 out of the next 3 weigh ins and won't have access to the computer. I have been training HARD the last two week and maintaining my weight just as I should be. I am up a bit but know that it is muscle - I am so close to goal weight (3#'s) that at this point it really just seems insignificant to keep going with the challenge.

Thanks and I will keep checking back and keeping tabs on how it is going! Keep your resolve, friends, and good luck!

[jesvetmed]

Enjoy your traveling and congratulations on your hard work! Jes

[Jen-Jen]

I, too have to bail on the weight loss challenge. My unexpected surgery has made it very difficult for me to workout, let alone sit on a bike seat for the next 3 weeks. Boy, does this SUCK!

Catch me on the next one. I will be all better!

[jesvetmed]

JEN JEN: I really hope you heal quickly and can get active again soon! Being sidelined is so frustrating! Take Care!

[bambu101]

Weigh-in for 4/11/08:

174.2 :)

[kerrybelle]

138 today.

Flybye - Have a great time in your travels.

Jen-Jen - Hope you heal quickly, without any complications or further set backs.

[solobiker]

Well, I am up to 151:( I have been trying hard too. kind of frustrating. I will keep at it. Something has to work.

[ClockworkOrange]

Fresh off the winning losers from this week, I'd like to offer up the newest challenge................................

Thanks all... good to have each other for motivation!
Jes


Is there any chance I can join in, if it's not too late, perhaps I can pinch Flybye's place, as she has dropped out.

I have not had the best of health for a while, since being diagnosed with COPD...........BUT since hearing all about Running Mommy and her IMAZ she is about to do, it has drawn me back to this site.

Probably like many, when you are out of salts, you think everybody else is slim and fit and doing well.............well, of course I am dumb thinking that. However, it still does not get away from the fact that I have piled the weight on, as have not been able to exercise or ride. :cool:

So, please let me know if I can join in.

If I can't, still like to wish good luck to all you other guys.

Clock :rolleyes:

[kelownagirl]

Everyone is welcome, at any time. (Of course I don't make up the spread sheet but I'm sure that's what they'd say. )

I am UP this week. Jeepers creepers. 122.4

[tctrek]

Not sure how much longer you guys are going on this challenge, but I count me in. I have about 20 pounds to lose. Was doing really good in January, but have kind of stalled, so I'll need to change something to get the weight loss going again. :rolleyes:

I'm starting at 149.

[kjay]

Same at 179.0. I've been exercising more and eating no more than 1200 cals per day, plus just started working with a personal trainer. Won't anything work anymore? Completely bummed out!

[Over50Newbie]

144 - Ugh! Pretty disgusting, actually. :(

How many more weeks do I have to turn this around?

Lynette

[PinkBike]

137.2 this week. woohoo.

kjay - dont get discouraged, it'll happen. you hit plateaus as your body adjusts.

[ClockworkOrange]

Damn, following PinkBike at 137.2............:rolleyes: but well done.

Although far too much, I weigh in at around 170 but since being unwell, it has shot up to 187! :eek:

Carrying extra weight with this damned COPD thing, is not very sensible, so I really have to make a big effort.

...............goes off to make porridge for breakfast.........without sugar! :mad:

Clock

[jesvetmed]

I'm at 171.2 as of Friday morning. Feeling better about things this week! Hope to break that 170 mark by end of this next week.

CLOCK: Of course, anyone with such a COOL AVATOR can join anything I'm doing! I'll put you and TC TREK on the list. I think there are only two more weigh-in weeks on THIS challenge. But this isn't the first, so maybe people will want to continue and start from scratch again. Let's see what happens! In the mean time, WELCOME, and here's to losing a few pounds!:cool:

Jes

[ClockworkOrange]

CLOCK: Of course, anyone with such a COOL AVATOR can join anything I'm doing! I'll put you and TC TREK on the list. I think there are only two more weigh-in weeks on THIS challenge. But this isn't the first, so maybe people will want to continue and start from scratch again. Let's see what happens! In the mean time, WELCOME, and here's to losing a few pounds!:cool:

Jes

Hi Jes

Thanks for the nice reply.

Yes, wish that lovely dog was mine, I only have a budgie now, mind you, he was an orphan and he's cute, plus he listens to me whinge and moan all the time.

Shock, horror, just checked my weight at the nearby Leisure Centre and it's a pound more than I thought, so it makes me 188 pounds

AND it would appear I have shrunk, I have always been 5'6"

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2407869084_dff591dcea_m.jpg

Am really going to give it my best ..............that will make a change......:D

Staring at that horrible little piece of paper, certainly sends home a message. :(

Clock

[cyclechick2008]

hmmm....back to 155. I guess my body and I are arguing. I haven't been below 150 for a very longtime. I will have to get very diligent if I"m going to cross that line.
kim

[Di bear]

I'll weigh in Tuesday. I'm away for a race. I would frown for not weighing in, but I'm ecstatic because I had my first mountain bike ride of the year and I AM HAPPY!!!!!!

[motochick]

I decided to do a little test...I lost several pounds the week I gave up all alcohol. Then gained some back with a little alcohol and too many cookies. This last week I drank as I pleased to see if it really made that much difference. I weighed in at 130, so I guess it does. No alcohol until after Memorial weekend, as I am doing a 3 day ride, first time ever.

Brenda

[bambu101]

Today's weight 174.4. Up .2 pounds, which is OK.

Are we almost done with this challenge- is there one more week after this or 2?

[GLC1968]

I think there is only 1 more week? Or is it 2. Yeah, I'm a big help, aren't I?

After this challenge period is over, I volunteer to start another one. I need it. ;)

I think I forgot to weigh in last week, but this week I'm at 167.2. At least I'm FINALLY moving in the right direction. Now I have to keep it going...:)

[kjay]

Same old same old story . . . no weight change for me. I do feel that I've lost inches and will start keeping track of inches rather than weight. I will continue to track my weight for this challenge, however. Not sure whether to smile or frown, so I'll do both. :) :(

[jesvetmed]

I'm FINALLY under 170... 169.6. YEAH!!! Years since I've been this low.

I think we have ONE more week. So next Friday is it!
Will post the official rankings in a day or so once everyone has checked in!
Jes

[snowtulip]

So I've been sick FOREVER and haven't posted. Today's weight is 115.5, however most of this weight loss is from being sick.

[kerrybelle]

Back up to 139 today. It's been a rough couple of weeks for me. The weather is much nicer and I'm hoping to get outside more. I'm also working on commuting to work.

[PinkBike]

me too, back up 1 pound to 138.2

jes, great job!

[Over50Newbie]

Back down to 141. I'm like a yo-yo (up a few, down a few, up a few, down a few) Oh well, at least I am trying...

Lynette

[Di bear]

171

[kelownagirl]

121.6 all week. :p

[jesvetmed]

SnowTulip I'm sorry you've been so sick! Welcome back to the land of the living.

[bambu101]

Jes- good job on reaching one of your personal milestones!

[jesvetmed]

Thanks to everyone for the encouragement! You guys are awesome!

This will be our last week.... so if you haven't checked in let me know where you are for the 4/18 weigh in. Next Friday, 4-25 will be our last weigh - in for THIS challenge. Sounds like GLC has volunteered to do the next one! I'm In! I'll send out the update information on Monday or sooner if everyone has checked in.

THANKS EVERYONE!
Jes

[motochick]

I am still stuck at 130, guess I need to ride more.

Brenda

[solobiker]

I seem to bounce between 149 and 151. Gosh I want to see the pounds go down. Oh well.

[jesvetmed]

OK.. little behind this week. Here's the listing of those that have current weights and how much body weight % has been lost since starting!
I took the lead last week, but am unsure it will stay that way after the eating I've done this week!

JESVETMED Start 176.4 4-18: 169.6 % LOST: 3.85%
BAMBU101 Start 180.4 4-18: 174.4 % LOST: 3.33%
MOTOCHICK Start 134.0 4-18: 130.0 % LOST: 2.99%
SNOWTULIP Start 117.1 4-18: 115.5 % LOSt: 1.37%
DI BEAR Start 172.0 4-18: 141.0 % LOST: 0.58%
OVER50NE Start 141.7 4-18: 141.0 % LOST: 0.49%
KERRYBELL Start 139.5 4-18: 139.0 % LOST 0.36%
PINKBIKE Start 138.4 4-18: 138.2 % LOST: 0.14%
KJAY Start 179.0 4-18: 179.0 % LOST 0.00%
SOLOBIKE Start 150.0 4-18: 150.0 % LOST: 0.00%
GLC1968 Start 165.2 4-18: 167.2 % LOST: -1.21%
KELOWNA Start 119.6 4-18: 121.6 % LOST: -1.67%

Hopefully I didn't miss anyone who checked in this week!
This Friday is the last weigh-in for this contest...
Let's see. .I believe the reward is a pair of biking socks, so I'll let you know who gets 'em and where to send 'em!
HAve a great week!
Jes

[kelownagirl]

Thanks JVM - I hate to be the one to point it out but mine should say GAINED instead of LOST. :o


OK.. little behind this week. Here's the listing of those that have current weights and how much body weight % has been lost since starting!
I took the lead last week, but am unsure it will stay that way after the eating I've done this week!

JESVETMED Start 176.4 4-18: 169.6 % LOST: 3.85%
BAMBU101 Start 180.4 4-18: 174.4 % LOST: 3.33%
MOTOCHICK Start 134.0 4-18: 130.0 % LOST: 2.99%
SNOWTULIP Start 117.1 4-18: 115.5 % LOSt: 1.37%
DI BEAR Start 172.0 4-18: 141.0 % LOST: 0.58%
OVER50NE Start 141.7 4-18: 141.0 % LOST: 0.49%
KERRYBELL Start 139.5 4-18: 139.0 % LOST 0.36%
PINKBIKE Start 138.4 4-18: 138.2 % LOST: 0.14%
KJAY Start 179.0 4-18: 179.0 % LOST 0.00%
SOLOBIKE Start 150.0 4-18: 150.0 % LOST: 0.00%
GLC1968 Start 165.2 4-18: 167.2 % LOST: -1.21%
KELOWNA Start 119.6 4-18: 121.6 % LOST: -1.67%

Hopefully I didn't miss anyone who checked in this week!
This Friday is the last weigh-in for this contest...
Let's see. .I believe the reward is a pair of biking socks, so I'll let you know who gets 'em and where to send 'em!
HAve a great week!
Jes

[GLC1968]

Thanks JVM - I hate to be the one to point it out but mine should say GAINED instead of LOST. :o

same for me, too. :o

I guess 'LOST' in conjunction with a negative sign on a % lost would cancel out the concept of weight 'LOST'...but perhaps it makes more sense to just say that we've gained? :p

(not that I'm happy about it or anything!)

[jesvetmed]

When it's YOUR gain -- it's okay to say "GAIN"... I'm just staying neutral here! :D

I just saw something on the news about a woman in Florida who heard a sound her kitchen and found an 8 foot alligator in there. Now THAT'S a great diet! :eek: Where do I order mine?! Course, the cat will have to go!

[bambu101]

Final weigh-in for this challenge- 172.6 :)

Looking forward to the next one!

[GLC1968]

Final weight for me: 167.2 (no change from last week)

[kjay]

Nothing gained, nothing lost. Postmenopause is the pits! :(

[kerrybelle]

138.5 this morning.

Also looking forward to our next challenge...

[Over50Newbie]

Final weight - 144 - up three more pounds - I think that I just gave up at the end.

So where do I send those socks?;)

Lynette

[PinkBike]

137.8 final answer.

[Kano]

Nothing gained, nothing lost. Postmenopause is the pits! :(

That's not bad -- nothing gained is a success too!

Karen in Boise

[kelownagirl]

121.0 this morning. I WAS 120.3 a few days ago though. :p

[motochick]

Today the best I could do was 129.5. Too bad my new scale measures in .5 or I would have rounded down!

Brenda

[jesvetmed]

Sorry I've been missing -- worked three nights. I'm back to the land of the living. My weight on Friday morning was 170.0 on the nose. So I'm busy tallying with my fingers and I'll see where everyone ended up!
Jes

[jesvetmed]

OK LADIES!!!! Here's the final results of the Weight Loss Challenge #2:

In #1 place with the most weight lost by % of body weight....
BAMBU101 :D

Here's the breakdown for everyone I got final weights for:

bambu101 start 180.4 end 172.6 % 4.32
jesvetmed start 176.4 end 170.0 % 3.63
motochick start 134.0 end 129.5 % 3.36
kerrybelle start 139.5 end 138.5 % 0.72
Pinkbike start 138.4 end 137.8 % 0.43
Kjay start 179.0 end 179.0 % 0.00
kelowna start 119.6 end 121.0 % -1.17
GLC1968 start 165.2 end 167.2 % -1.21
over50new start 141.7 end 144.0 % 1.62

I see that bambu101 was a "no" for a prize for this challenge.
The next in line was me. Is that fair? I was a yes.
So the socks are mine I guess!????? If that seems weird to anyone else, the next in line is motochick. So let me know what you guys think and I'll PM everyone that had a yes or an "unknown" for rewards for this challenge. THANKS!
Jes

[kelownagirl]

I say you get the socks, especially after all the work you put into this!

Congrats to everyone!

[PinkBike]

jes,
you absolutely get the socks! where do we send them?

[bambu101]

WOW- I never win anything! Still a ways to go, unfortunately, but this helps me stay accountable.

Thanks to Jes for keeping track! And enjoy those socks.

[motochick]

You get the socks!

Brenda