May & June - Weight Loss Challenge

[GLC1968]

Here we go!

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-starta_496567_original.jpg

Anyone is welcome to join - just post here and I can update the chart.

First weigh-in is tomorrow - so get those scales prepped and ready!! :p

[imdeanna]

Would I have to get on a scale?? :p

I think I'd be really depressed finding out how much I've gained this last year! but maybe it would be the opposite effect and make me realize how much I need this...and it would be a motivator......hmmmmm.....

ok....I'm IN!!!!


I will be away from the 'puter until Monday..so I'll weigh myself tomorrow but won't be able to send you my starting weight until Monday...will that be oK? :)

[kerrybelle]

Count me in, again. I'm under even more stress, at work, so I don't know how this will work out. I need to get more serious about this and stop with all the chocolate. It's been slow, but I have lost a little weght since this all started.

[minn]

I'm in. Hopefully seeing my weight increase will make me want to decrease it (?). Yeah! This will also force me to go to the gym on Fridays, sounds good. :)

[jesvetmed]

OK GLC: You're my "online" hero. PM and tell me how you got that chart in there?! :p
Jes

[limewave]

I've fallen off the wagon on all of the last two challenges I was in. But now that I'm done with school I have no excuse. And, I tried on my summer clothes last week and they were all too small! Extra motivation.

I'll be weighing in tomorrow morning.

[GLC1968]

Jes - It's pretty easy, but kind of a pain. I made the chart in excel. Then I select the cells I want and copy them into 'paint'. Then I select the area I want in paint and save it as a .jpg. This allows me to upload it to our server (but any photo sharing site would work) so that I can add it here as a photo.

I figured this out once on another board when I wanted to post a fancy training plan I'd put togther. Every time I tried to go from excel to the internet, it got all messed up. Once it's in a 'photo' it doesn't change when I post it. :D

[horsemom]

Please count me in. I need some incentive!

Laura

[bambu101]

First weigh-in- 172.4

Good luck to everyone!

[limewave]

180.4

My goal is 172--that would be my lowest weight in more than three years.

[ikkin]

i'm in too. this is perfect timing. i'm headed to my best friend's wedding in st. croix at the end of june and will basically spend the whole week in a bathing suit. :eek: i don't need to lose a ton of weight- i'm recovering from ACL surgery and actually probably just need to replace a bit of recently gained flab with muscle mass- but this will be a good motivator to hit the gym, get fit and track my progress with you all. i'll shoot my starting weight over later today.

[cyclingmama]

I'm a total newbie to these forums, but was hoping maybe I could crash this party? I've been losing and gaining the same 5-10 pounds for over a year now, and really need to start making some solid downward progress. I'm at the low point, thankfully, of that 5-10 pound range I seem to be stuck in, but I really need to break through the bottom of this plateau and lose another 15 pounds or so without letting myself yo-yo back up again.

my weight this morning = 166

[GLC1968]

Ok, I've got everyone so far...and I'll post an updated chart once I have all the starting weights, so jump on those scales, all!!


My starting weight: 168.2 (Bad eating week reflected on the scale, what a surprise!:p)

[Di bear]

168

[jesvetmed]

Starting this am at 170.2
Having trouble getting motivated to break lower. Hopefully this will help!
My goal... 8 to 10 pounds over next 8 weeks.
Here we go!
J

GLC: Thanks for the info. I'll see if I can figure it out. Sounds easy when you put it that way!

[Pika]

Hi everyone
My weight this morning was 152.4
My goal wt is 135 ( not necessarily in just 8 wks)
hopefully by having a weekly weigh in it will keep me motivated:)
good luck everyone:)

[roadie gal]

Weight this am: 148.
Hopeful Goal: 140
Realistic goal: consistently under 145 It sounds easy, but it's not.

... and I'm not starting out well. I had a stressful morning, so I'm eating away the afternoon. Sheesh...

[solobiker]

I hope I am not too late for this. I have a bad cold since Tue so this is my first time back online. My weight is 150:( Hope this gives me the motivation that I need. :)

[solobiker]

Oh yea, my goal would be 140!! Yes, I can do that..

[mupedalpusher]

I hate to say this outloud...my starting weight today was 140.

[kelownagirl]

KG - 120.1 on May 2nd, goal 115 lb eventually.

[minn]

125 Friday Afternoon...My goal is 120. Favorite Food Group: Candy!

[horsemom]

176 this morning. Ugh. Goal, 165.

Laura

[kerrybelle]

Begining weight 139.0 lbs. It's TTOM so, next weigh in should be a good one for me. My goal is to be under 135 for this challenge.

Good Luck Everyone!!

[tctrek]

Count me in! My weight this morning is 147.

[TahoeDirtGirl]

I want to join in the challenge! Let me know if it's not too late, I know my weight. Oh man. Do I know my weight!

[Blueberry]

OK....I'm gonna suck it up and bite. Nothing else seems to be working, and with the stress that I know is coming (trial!), I'd better have something to keep me accountable.

Starting weight this AM - 229.0. Goal weight - I don't know - I'll see when I get closer.

CA

[kjay]

Depending on where I place my scale, my weight can vary from one to four pounds. This is very frustrating! So, I'll pick a number and report 180 dead-on. :(

[Over50Newbie]

Uh, oh

I posted on the wrong thread. I was thinking to myself, "Why isn't anyone posting their starting weight?"

DUH! :rolleyes:

So, for the record, my weight yesterday was 144.8

I am feeling like this time I might just be able to do it.

Lynette

[Delta7]

160.6 today(can't believe I'm making this public), 135 goal. I would like to lose at least 10 before the Tahoe ride in June! Thanks for the extra incentive.

[tctrek]

Anybody on a plateau? Been eating right, riding your bike, maybe other exercise and yet stuck :( at a certain weight?

[jesvetmed]

TCTREK>.. yep. I've lost 12-13 and plateau'd there. I haven't been SUPER crazy about dieting by any means, but the workouts have been good and consistent. I feel pretty good about being here but would like to move on now! I know it takes your body some adjustment time, but enough already! Guess I have to be more strict with the diet to jump in the right direction. That is my goal for the next couple of weeks and we'll see what happens! :(

[cyclingmama]

TC Trek - I am the queen of the plateau. I have been working out 5 days a week and counting Weight Watchers points, and every freaking ounce is a struggle. I seem to lose in little spurts, and can't make any sense of it. From mid-March to mid-April, I gained 4 weeks in a row despite frequent good workouts and staying within my points, then lost all of it in a single week (a nearly 4-pound loss), then the last two weeks have been negligible losses, 0.6and 0.8. All I can do is to just keep working out and making healthy food choices, focus on non-scale victories like changes in the way my clothes fit or how solid my thighs are getting :D, and hope the scale will catch up sooner or later. Hang in there!

[kjay]

Oh, yes, indeed! I've been on the same plateau for ten years, and I am not exaggerating. It's like some kind of curse. :mad:

[imdeanna]

195.5 for me on Friday :(

I made much better eating choices over the weekend, but still ate the same quantity....which is my biggest problem!!

That and finding time to cook good stuff....we seem to always be so busy...or it's 'too hot' or 'too late' so we go grab fast food....that has to be my first thing to change!!

[GLC1968]

TahoeDirtGirl - Of course you can join us! Everyone is welcome!!

I'm updating the chart and will post it shortly. We are still missing initial weigh-ins from ikkin, Stacy and TahoeDirtGirl...so get on it, ladies! (the scale, that is!)

[Fujichants]

Ok i'm joining, albeit a few days late into the game, but I do know what my weight was on Friday. 151.5 lbs for me.

[ikkin]

TahoeDirtGirl - Of course you can join us! Everyone is welcome!!

I'm updating the chart and will post it shortly. We are still missing initial weigh-ins from ikkin, Stacy and TahoeDirtGirl...so get on it, ladies! (the scale, that is!)

initial weigh-in will be coming first thing tomorrow AM! sorry for the delay! :o

[GLC1968]

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-startofficial_original.bmp

I added a column for 'challenge goal' and I posted numbers for those who had shared them. This is not required, but if you want to have your goal for this 8-week challenge listed, post it here and I'll update. (not your ultimate goal)

Good luck, all!! :)

[ikkin]

man! i knew i'd miss the cut-off. starting weight 126. goal weight 120. this will be a huge stretch for me.

more concerned about body fat %, actually, but i'll track that on my own.
THANKS!

[imdeanna]

Thanks GLC for taking this on!! Not an easy task I'm sure!!!

My Goal for the 8 wk challance will be 187 that'll give me 1 lb a week to shoot for so there should be no excuse NOT to at LEAST make my goal!! :)


although...I doubt my day of eating nothing but NACHO's Yesterday isn't helping!!! (my son is in Little League...and the ultimate Nacho's are hard to resist)

[horsemom]

This is great. Thanks for making the chart. To be honest, I never tell anyone my weight, and it is good to see other women in the same boat------let's do this, girls!!!:)

[kerrybelle]

I'll get us started today. Weight this morning was 185.0, I seem to be off to a good start. Now the question is, can I keep it that way.

Kerry

[uk elephant]

I'm not off to such a good start....209 this morning. But I'm ending the week much better than I started so that should be promising for next week....

[Over50Newbie]

UGH - 146.8

A gain of 2 pounds in one week.

So, listen to this sob story...

I am menopausal - haven't had a period in almost 2 years. On Monday, I start feeling lousy - bloated, really sluggish, heavy, my fingers start swelling - on Tuesday morning, I wake up and I am bleeding.

What's up with that? :eek:

I don't even have any pads in the house - I had to rummage through my teenage daughter's bathroom to find something.

So I have been bleeding all week - a dirty, red-brown gross colored blood. Not a lot of it - just enough to be really annoying.

And I weigh 146.8!

Just shoot me now...

Don't you just love hormones?

Lynette

P.S. Oh - and you can put me down for a "challenge goal" weight of 140.

[Mr. SR500]

Can I join? I've been working hard to drop from my post-holiday high.

192.4 lbs this morning.

Maybe you guys can kick my butt into dropping another 12 lbs.

My overall goal is 180, but I don't know if I can do that in 7 week. So short term goal would be 185.

[Possegal]

I'd like to join too. I've had a very bad health time since late January. Now that my asthma is under control, and the cardiologist gave me the OK to work out (long story I won't bore you all with), I need to get myself in gear as naturally I gained weight over these last few months! Starting weight is 185 and I'd like to try and lose 8 lbs by the end of June. Hopefully more, but I'm trying to not set a goal that ends up depressing me, you know?

[imdeanna]

I'm still at 195.5 this morning..... I'm not too bummed tho....I did GREAT in the beginning of the week..but then had an anniversary dinner at a Italian restaurant.....AND ordered desert.....so the last 2 days' I haven't done so well.....so I guess better than gaining! :)

Here's hoping for a better week!!!

[limewave]

181.

Not happy, but okay with it. I ate out every day this week. And I really, truly enjoyed my buttered chicken and nan :-) . . . back to the grind!

I'm having 25 people over for Mother's Day, I'm scanning 101cookbooks.com for some healthy recipes that would be good at a cookout and be yummy enough to keep me away from the bbq and potato salads.

[cyclingmama]

163.5.

Down roughly 2.5 pounds this week! (my scale only measures to the half pound, not tenths, which is annoying) I was careful with my food intake and managed 5 good workouts, so I am pleased. :)

Oh, and my goal for this challenge is to get to 155.

[ikkin]

124 today. pretty sure it's "i'm no longer retaining water this month" weight... :rolleyes:

[Fujichants]

150 lbs this morning! Yay. Hopefully I can keep this up :)

[GLC1968]

Hey guys!

I'm at 168.2...exactly the same as last week. I'm actually pretty pleased with that since I've been eating like there's no tomorrow!! Thankfully, there's been enough biking in there to keep the damage down. ;)


Welcome to all the new people to join our group! I've added you all to the chart and as soon as most people have posted their weigh-in, I'll post an updated chart.

Came back to add: There are now 27 of us! Woohoo!! :D

[Fujichants]

Oh yeah, my goal for this challenge is to weigh 145 lbs.

[momofalltrades]

Hi, new to this forum and saw this weight loss challenge. I need some motivation. Can I join in? If so, my starting weight as of today, after breakfast is....154...ugghhh :eek:

[gnat23]

Oops, looks like I missed the initial weigh-in, but is it possible to still get in?

I'm trying to figure out how increasing my mileage made me put on 6 pounds, and it's NOT muscle for sure. Oh wait, yes, that whole "I've earned beer" mindset. :mad:

-- gnat! (137.0)

[Jallora]

I just registered and found this thread. I'm already doing a one week weigh in, so I have last week's weight and this week's. Not that it matters since it hasn't changed even an ounce. :( I'm at 181.5. My goal is 170.

-Aimee
Newbie biker

[Blueberry]

I'm still at 229. With 2 16 hour days at work, I'm happy with it. My goal is to maintain until after trial, and then work on losing:)

CA

[imdeanna]

Came back to add: There are now 27 of us! Woohoo!! :D

And more to boot!! wooo who go girls!!!! :)

Too bad we couldn't get a "'update our info ourselves' type chart?? Cuz we are going to run you ragged GLC1968!!!! :)

[imdeanna]

This is sooooo True.....

[mupedalpusher]

No change for me this week but I did get in to a better eating routine. It's TTOM so I'm not surprised by no loss. Hopefully the following week. Weight still at 140 with goal weight at 130.

[bambu101]

171.6 Goal for this challenge- to get to 165

[kjay]

No change from last week. Am having some stress, which probably means I should quit this challenge, but will try to hang in here. My hubby was in a car accident and has been in the hospital. You know I'm stressed when I start liking hospital cafeteria food. :eek:

[jesvetmed]

In at 170.2... I SWEAR two days ago I was 168 something! Oh well... easy come easy go!

[MsBelle]

Put me on the chart please! Just got my new WSD Madone last weekend and I've been riding like crazy and am very dedicated to my girl (her name is May) and loosing some pounds too.

[roadie gal]

148 yesterday. That's down 2. But 3 days ago I was 146. I wish I would get my period already. When I'm PMSing any little bit of salt in my diet throws my weight around.

[MsBelle]

I'm 171 lbs. right now. Want to get down to 150... soon!!!

[Delta7]

5/9 weight 160.5 (-.1) yipee!

[Pika]

Completely forgot to weigh in yesterday- I work early friday so it was just not on my mind- ( I was mainly thinking of dragging myself out of bed to be at work by 6.30 am!)
So today I weighed 150.2, that is just over 2lbs weight loss- I am happy with that given that we had to eat out almost every night last week - travelling etc.
( It was worth it to meet CC and her DH though:)

[tctrek]

I did my first organized ride yesterday and was so excited/nervous on Friday I totally forgot to weigh in. :o

Not that it made any difference -- same weight 147. But I did ride 45 miles yesterday and that's a new record for me!

[kelownagirl]

Is Friday weigh-in day? If so, I was 119.2. Thanks.

[tctrek]

No change from last week. Am having some stress, which probably means I should quit this challenge, but will try to hang in here. My hubby was in a car accident and has been in the hospital. You know I'm stressed when I start liking hospital cafeteria food. :eek:

Kjay: Hope your hubby is ok! It's more important than ever that you take care of yourself in these situations. Make sure you eat some fruit and vegetables even if they are from the hospital cafeteria -- they will help you to keep the stress down!

[jesvetmed]

KJAY: I sure hope everything goes okay.... take care of yourself, and hang in there. Keep us posted on how things are going... we're a great sounding board.
Jes

[limewave]

{{{KJAY}}}} Hang in there. My thoughts are with you. Hospitals are not fun, and you are stressed if you are liking the hospital food. Hope your dh is doing better.

[GLC1968]

kjay - I hope your husband is ok! Sending healing vibes your way...


Week 1 Results:
http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-week1_original.jpg

There are more than 30 of us!! :eek:
And since I know that a lot of people tend to come and go...lets say that if you miss 3 weeks of weigh-ins in a row, I'll 'hide' your name on this chart to keep it from getting unweildy. Of course, anyone is always welcome to come back at any time! This is about support for one and all!!

There were some great drops this week and many of us (myself included) who maintained. Here's to a strong performance for week 2 for all of us!!

[solobiker]

sorry this is a little late, my sister and her family are in town so I have not been on the computer for a while. My weight is down 1 to 149.

[horsemom]

oops--had a race and company for the weekend that just left--forgot to weigh in, but hadn't changed since last week when I finally stepped on the scale this morning. I will try harder this week, with less distractions!

Laura

[Possegal]

I'm down 2 to 183. Now if I can just let that motivate me to get moving even more this week. :)

[TahoeDirtGirl]

Hey thanks for letting me in!

My start was 197.
My week weigh in on May 9th was 194.5.

I'm trying something totally different for me, counting Weight Watcher points. Anyone else doing this? I just got someone to get me the calculator, log and the books. I don't know how to do the points back for exercise, I just take 1/3rd of what I burned off and eat that back. Seems to work.

My 8 week goal is 2 lbs a week so it should be 181.

I expect the scale not to move this week because Aunt Flo (TTOM) is showing up. Sigh.

Hope everyone is kickin it. Thanks for lettin me in! Karin

[Fujichants]

I've been eating like a pig this week and only managed one 3 mile run...i'm already afraid to step on the scale on Friday!

[limewave]

I'm not looking forward to weighing in either. This last year I had inched up about 5 bls. And I can't seem to lose it. Most of my clothes are snug or small :eek: With the refund check, I was able to order some new clothes in a bigger size (depressing enough). What was more depressing, I just tried them on and they fit a little snug for comfort :eek::eek:

[imdeanna]

I'm not looking forward to weighing in either. This last year I had inched up about 5 bls. And I can't seem to lose it. Most of my clothes are snug or small :eek: With the refund check, I was able to order some new clothes in a bigger size (depressing enough). What was more depressing, I just tried them on and they fit a little snug for comfort :eek::eek:

Maybe we should start a clothing swap....those that are doing great and loosing weight...have to pass their 'big' clothes on to us that aren't doing so well!!!! :) :)

[limewave]

Maybe we should start a clothing swap....those that are doing great and loosing weight...have to pass their 'big' clothes on to us that aren't doing so well!!!! :) :)

. . . and we could pass our "skinny" clothes onto the girls that are doing well too.

[horsemom]

It's only thursday, but I will be away from the computer all day tomorrow. I am down TWO pounds, to 174. Yippee.

Laura

[Jallora]

I'm weighing in early too. The scale is my friend this week! I'm down 3 lbs after not budging for weeks! 178.5

[GLC1968]

Here is an updated chart for last week. I messed up quite a few entries and I'm very sorry about that! That's what I get for trying to do this after a head injury! :p

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-week1corrected_original.jpg


I've already added new LOWER weights for both horsemom and Jallora for the next chart (on Monday). Good job, you guys! Let's hope the rest of us fare as well tomorrow morning!!

[uk elephant]

I totally surprised myself getting on the scales this week! Down more than 2lbs to 206.6. I had totally not expected that. Now, if only I can keep it up.

Good luck to the rest of you this morning and happy Friday!

[kerrybelle]

No change for me this week. It seems I'm down in weight early in the week, but it's back up by Friday.

[bambu101]

172.8- oops! Going in the wrong direction- time to get back to losing again.

[limewave]

182. Up 1.5 lbs.

I am so frustrated. I've been counting my calories every day, staying under 1650. I'm eating whole, healthy foods--nothing packaged or processed. I work out at least 1 hour a day, I do weight training 3-4 days a week. Can someone help me out please? WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?????????? And trust me, I'm not building muscles or getting leaner. My jeans are definitely getting smaller. I do have hypothyroidism, so I know it's harder to lose weight, but shouldn't I be making some kind of progress instead of moving up the scale?

[Blueberry]

No change for me - but that's OK. My goal is to maintain for one more week (through a federal trial), and then focus on trying to lose. Not going up with trial prep is a victory in and of itself.

CA

[Possegal]

Amazingly I was down a lb to 182. This was a very tough week with a bit of stress eating. So I am surprised. But I did make one big change this week, I had fallen into the habit of going to work on an empty stomach and then buying high fat/calorie breakfasts at the work cafeteria. I've got a list of changes I want to make and I know I can't or shouldn't do them all at once. So that one change is an accomplishment. Now if I could do something about this stressful life. :)

[Blueberry]

ANow if I could do something about this stressful life. :)

Amen.

I'm right there with you:eek:

[Mr. SR500]

I'm in at 190.8 lbs this morning.

Biggest change I've made since starting a couple months ago was to stop eating before bed. Now I try not to eat at least 3 hrs before bed. Ok to drink water, and occasionally need a little recovery food after a late ride, but overall I think it's made the biggest difference.

I've slowed my weight loss and the weather continues to be crummy for regular riding. I hope as soon as I can get back to consistent miles, I'll shed some more wight.

Thanks for the challenge, it kept me from getting a shake last night with the kids. I would normally, but it was late last evening. I try not to limit foods I like, just watch the portions and time of day.

Thanks again.

[Fujichants]

I gained 2.5 lbs!!! So i'm at 152.5 right now.

I have to admit, I did eat like a pig this week. Plus i'm finding it really hard to cook in this temporary living situation, because my bf's family is always occupying the kitchen and eating MY GROCERIES!!

Oh well, a new week, a new chance to start eating healthy again!

[cyclingmama]

165 this morning. Up 1.5; gained back more than half of what I lost last week. :( I am expecting AF at any moment, though, so I am hoping it is water weight.


No change for me - but that's OK. My goal is to maintain for one more week (through a federal trial), and then focus on trying to lose. Not going up with trial prep is a victory in and of itself.

CA - What kind of law do you practice? I'm a lawyer, too -- commercial lit. I agree, managing NOT to gain weight during trial prep is a huge success.

limewave - have you recently increased your activity levels? every time I bump up my activity I have several weeks of gains in a row and then start losing. Are you drinking enough water and getting enough fruits and veggies? My only other thought for you is whether you are eating enough to support the amount of exercise you are doing. I know how frustrating it is, I have been exactly where you are. Just hang in there and keep doing what you are doing, and you will see results.

[TahoeDirtGirl]

I'm at 195. Not sure what I said my last weigh in was. Well, I know that AF is on the way too, and doesn't look like I'm the only one!

[gnat23]

Gnat goes down 0.5lb to 136.5

-- gnat! (slow and steady, girl...)

[GLC1968]

Ugh - 168.7 Serves me right for doing virtually no exercise this week. :p

[roadie gal]

145 this morning. Down 3! I hope I don't bounce back up.

[solobiker]

182. Up 1.5 lbs.

I am so frustrated. I've been counting my calories every day, staying under 1650. I'm eating whole, healthy foods--nothing packaged or processed. I work out at least 1 hour a day, I do weight training 3-4 days a week. Can someone help me out please? WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?????????? And trust me, I'm not building muscles or getting leaner. My jeans are definitely getting smaller. I do have hypothyroidism, so I know it's harder to lose weight, but shouldn't I be making some kind of progress instead of moving up the scale?

I am there with you. I too have hypothyroidism and it seems no matter how hard I work out and how well I eat I can't drop any weight and the more I bike the tighter my clothes get. I wish I had adivice for you, but just know that you have my support in this.

My weight is up 1# to 150.

[minn]

126....Finals week offers little time to workout and lots of time to have late night snacks!! :( oops.

[mupedalpusher]

No change........again!

[kjay]

I need to drop out, as things are quite stressful here. No exercise and random eating make for disappointing numbers on the scale. I will rejoin the next challenge. Good luck, everyone!

[jesvetmed]

Down a bit to 169.2. Finally budging the scale for the entire week, not just one day during the week!

[Delta7]

161 - I think the heat is making me hungry! :p

[tctrek]

146 pounds on Friday morning! Down by 1 pound!

[tctrek]

182. Up 1.5 lbs.
I do have hypothyroidism, so I know it's harder to lose weight, but shouldn't I be making some kind of progress instead of moving up the scale?

limewave: I also have hypothyroidism and believe me, I feel your pain. I had not had a stable TSH for the past 5 years. I ditched doctor after doctor for treating my lab results instead of treating my body. It's very important that you find a GREAT endocrinologist that will listen to your story and set you on the right path to wellness. Just because your TSH may show within normal levels does not mean that you are well... every person is different.

I found my new endocrinologist 6 months ago. He took me off of a blood pressure medicine that I was on that he thought was contributing to making me listless and tired. Immediately, my energy level came up!! He adjusts my thyroid meds every six weeks by very small increments to keep my TSH where it appears to be optimum for me. He also noted that I have had high Glucose levels on my blood work for years, even though my previous doctor never mentioned it to me. I now take a med to control my Glucose levels as well. If I lose 5 more pounds he is going to take me off of a cholesterol medicine that I have been taking for 10 years!

For the past 10 years I had gained 5 pounds a year even though I have always eaten healthy, managed calorie intake and did some sort of exercise.
I had a personal trainer for 1 year and did not lose a single pound!! Yet,
in just 6 months of working with my new doctor, eating well, riding my bike and taking spin classes, I have lost 23 pounds. It has been coming off slowly but surely. I wish I had a faster/better metabolism, but I'm working with the hand I was dealt.

A good endocrinologist can really make a difference, and don't settle for a doctor that won't talk to you about your body, your nutrition, your energy levels... they can't just treat our lab results. If your metabolism isn't right, the best you will ever be able to do is to keep from gaining.

[Over50Newbie]

144.0 - going in the right direction again. :)

Lynette

[Pika]

148.5 fir me on Friday- down 2:)

[Over50Newbie]

Hi Everyone,

I have decided to kick it up notch. I am ready to get really serious again about my eating and exercise. I'm making a pledge to only put completely healthy items into my mouth until the end of this challenge and to work even harder during my exercise. I have discussed this with my personal trainer and he has agreed to show "no mercy" during our wokouts. I am dedicated to doing this.

I took out a pair of size 8 jeans from my drawer last week and I could not zip them up, I couldn't even button them. By the end of this challenge, I will be able to not only zip them, but wear them comfortably.

I can do this, I will do this!

A Very Determined Lynette

[Over50Newbie]

Okay - this is how serious I am!

Here are three photos of me not fitting into my jeans - a back view, a side view, and a front view.

I will take three more pictures at the end of this challenge. They will look different, I guarantee it!

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l238/lgbmsi/backview-cropped-1.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l238/lgbmsi/sideview-cropped-1.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l238/lgbmsi/frontview-cropped-1.jpg

A Very Determined Lynette

[ikkin]

no change. had a rough weekend food wise. family party and redsox game. back on track for this week. :D

[kelownagirl]

Okay - this is how serious I am!

Here are three photos of me not fitting into my jeans - a back view, a side view, and a front view.

I will take three more pictures at the end of this challenge. They will look different, I guarantee it!

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l238/lgbmsi/backview-cropped-1.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l238/lgbmsi/sideview-cropped-1.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l238/lgbmsi/frontview-cropped-1.jpg

A Very Determined Lynette

You rock Lynette! Go girl!!!! You can do it!

[kelownagirl]

I have been down as low as 117.5 and as high as 121. I have no idea what my correct weight is right now. BUT, I did finally get the Tanita scale and my body fat APPEARS to be around 23-24%. It's highest in the morning when I'm dehydrated and lowest in the mid-afternoon. I'm supposed to weigh myself just before dinner for the most accurate result. At that time, I'm usually around 119.5 lbs and 23% body fat. In the morning, I weigh more but my BF is 26%.

But the good news is that I went for a run in my shorts and sports bra on Saturday. That is the first time in 25 years I've had my tummy exposed to the public. It's not perfect but it looks good enough when I'm standing up so get away with it. (I get super hot when I'm running...). I hope someday to be able to sit down in public with my tummy exposed and not have the 3 rolls...

[GLC1968]

Good job everyone!! So far, Pika is leading the pack in both lbs lost AND % of starting weight lost. Go Pika!! Now, let's all buckle down and de-thrown her! :p

Kjay - we'll miss you. Hope everything turns out ok.

Lynette - go you! I have complete faith in you!!

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-week2b_original.jpg

[jesvetmed]

Here are three photos of me not fitting into my jeans - a back view, a side view, and a front view. I will take three more pictures at the end of this challenge. They will look different, I guarantee it!

OVER50: You are so bold! I looked like that in my size 12's several weeks ago... they fit now! But I'm not posting photos! :D I do have them at home to view daily, though! Size 8? ... not even up my thighs!

Good job on the committment... look forward to seeing the end results!

Maybe we should all take and post photos at beginning and end! :eek: That would be very motivating! ;)

[Pika]

Lynette is the winner so far in my books- my husband and I took photos like that- we call them our "phat photos"- but I haven't got the nerve to post them!
And after a terrible food day ( a delicious but oh so fattening brunch which included pancakes with fruit and whipped cream with some kind of homemade saugages) and then dinner was asparagus with perogies!I rarely eat perogies or sausage so I am feeling kinda queasy right now:(- Won't be hard to beat me next week if I keep this up!
good luck all:) and I better get back on track after this long weekend!

[Over50Newbie]

A quick note before I go to bed...

I just took a homemade banana bread out of the oven. The smell filled the whole house. I buttered a piece and gave it to my daughter. It melted onto the bread and smelled divine.

And I didn't have one piece!

A Very Determined Lynette

[TahoeDirtGirl]

I wish she would hurry up and get it over with but ohhhhhnooooo she loves to drag it out with PMS that makes Manson look SANE!!!!

Rode a very good mtb ride yesterday. It made me feel like a person again. I burned it good for 3 hours. 1800 calories or so departed. Adios. I snuck a peak at the scale. I'm back to 193 but when aunt flo comes there is usually a good drop. If it wasn't for the PMSing and 'symptoms' I would think it wasn't showing. Anyone else having this problem? I'm not pregnant (oh man that would suck) someone said it was the full moon. I sort of believe it. Weight training today.

[TahoeDirtGirl]

Hey Kelowna,

I used to use my Tanita until I learned how to use fat calipers for my training class. I use the ones you can use on yourself, which are more accurate than the Tanitas. Tanitas vary on a bunch of different factors like time of day, did you just eat/drink, exercise, etc. The fat pinchers are pretty repeatable too. I actually bought the pair that I use on myself through Amazon, they are called Fat Track Gold and come with a Myotape which is really nice too.
You can't technically take self measurements with 'regular' fat calipers, and these have the correct formulas and they are digital so how can you beat 'dat!

[kerrybelle]

137.5 today. Down 1 pound. I just got a commuter bike last week and have ridden to work 3 times so far. Guess, it must be helping!

The real test will be next weeks weigh in, as my cycle should be starting over the weekend.

Good luck everyone!

Kerry

[bambu101]

Back down to 171.6. Trying to get below 170 once again. I CAN do it!

[tctrek]

145.5 this morning. Down by 1/2 lb!

[uk elephant]

I didn't go either up or down this week, stayed put at 206.6. But not going up is good enough for what has been a hard week.

[Over50Newbie]

Ha!

It is amazing how motivating posting a few very unflattering pictures can be...

141.0 - down three pounds this week :D

I'm working it, girls!!!!!

Bring it on!

A size 8 jeans, here I come.

A Very Determined Lynette

[Di bear]

Ugh. I am the SAME weight I was when I began => 171 lbs. This is frustrating.

[Jallora]

Down 1 more. So I'm at 177.5. Not bad since I took a week off from biking and AF has been here all week. I did do my longest ride last Sunday though. 32 miles!

[roadie gal]

148. I'm back UP the 3 pounds I lost. I'm not surprised, I had a bad stress/eating last 3 days.

[Fujichants]

151 lbs.

Hopefully my weight won't go up again because its been up and down the whole week.

[Mr. SR500]

189.0

This morning, weather is breaking a bit so hopefully riding will keep picking up.

The challenge really helps. Thanks!

[mupedalpusher]

No weight loss again this week for mupedalpusher. With inactive thyroid and age, I have to nearly starve myself. Guess I'd better start starving!

[jesvetmed]

Well, considering I ate as I pleased and drank a lot of wine this week, I'm pleased to say 169.0 this am. (That's the pizza from last night hanging on!).

But all thru the week I was at 168 and even below! So I have hope.. just gotta not eat and drink as I please! Especially on Thursday night before weighing in! ;)

[solobiker]

Well, I keep bouncing between 149 and 150. I am back down to 149. I will kepp at it.

[Delta7]

159.7 yee-haa!:)

[GLC1968]

Well, let me be the first this week to post ANOTHER gain. :mad: 170.1 First time in my life officially over 170. Sigh. And I've got no one to blame but myself so it's up to me to change it. I've re-evaluated my goals and where I want to be and I'm recommitting to this challenge. I'm taking photos today (good idea Lynette), but I will not be posting them here. I'm too far gone to do that without having some 'afters' to show as well. ;)

Anyway, I felt I needed to put this out there. I *almost* considered either lying or just disappearing for a week or two...:o I decided that coming clean was a better tactic.

[kelownagirl]

119.4 I am ALL over the place. Anywhere from 118.5 - 120.5 I have no idea why. Most of the time, it's around 119.4.

[Pika]

GLC Don't lose heart- good for you for re-evaluationg your goals and getting recommitted!
I gained this week too:( but I totally deserved it
i'm at 150.0- My body looooves this weight- but I really need to be about 15lbs less! that would be a healthier weight for me.
good luck next week! and don't give up!!

[Kano]

KG, you shouldn't worry -- you've been in that two to three pound range for as long as I can remember, and the rest of the planet would LOVE to be stable like that! Not having to deal with a "fat wardrobe" and a "skinny wardrobe" cuz it's just always the same....

I know you say you'd like to be a few pounds lighter, but perhaps at your current age, your body just needs these few pounds! (My bariatrician says I can't really plan to weigh what I did in high school anymore)

I'm not in on the challenge this time, but I'm following the challenge and rooting for you guys!

Today, when we got home from our ride, I asked DH a question: have I lost enough of my butt yet that you can see that there's some muscles in there when I'm riding? He says that's one of those questions that guys can't answer. "If a woman asks any questions about her butt, just don't go there!" Apparently, guys have decided that there's just no way they can not get in trouble -- if they're honest, we don't like it, and if they're more diplomatic about it, they get yelled at for lying to us??

Karen in Boise

[Duck on Wheels]

What's this challenge thing? I need to lose another 10 kg. Would this help?

[Over50Newbie]

GLC1968,

Please don't give up!!!

Please come join me on this journey. We can do this together.

I will be your biggest cheeleader.

Taking pictures is a good idea. It sure has motivated me.

And I am so proud of you for not lying when posting. It is always hard to tell the truth in a situation like this, but you did it anyway. It shows that you have integrity.

So let's get this done! You can do it!!

A Very Determined Lynette

[Duck on Wheels]

OK. I think I get what the challenge is about. Count me in. I know I'm late joining, but between working out more on the one hand and parties/travel/restaurants on the other hand, I've been stable at 84 kilos (about 185 lbs) since May 1. Now I need to get back at it: eat less, eat right, bike more. I want to lose 4 of those kilos by June 20, then 5 more through the summer.

[Over50Newbie]

Welcome Duck on Wheels - the more the merrier! :)

Lynette

[kjay]

Hello, everyone . . . although I dropped out of this challenge, I still read the postings every day and sure do admire all of you. I haven't taken the time to exercise, which is a bummer, I know, but I'll get back to some kind of normalcy soon.

[gnat23]

I weighed in Friday morning to see 137.5 (higher than my starting weight), and I about passed out. Free food at work all week plus the stress of a chemistry final Thursday evening plus the ol' pre-cycle bloat, well, ok. But I was still mad.

Saturday morning it was 133.5. So in the space of two days, I went up 1.5lb and down 4lb.

Stupid fickle body water retention. Put me down for the 133.5 and we'll see what happens from there. :confused::confused::confused:

-- gnat! (what I need to learn is how to not set my mood based off the numbers...)

[limewave]

I didn't weigh in this week. We were camping for a week and a half (camper camping, not backpacking). If we had been backpacking, I would gladly weigh-in. As it was, we sat around the camper most afternoons and grazed while DD napped.

Back on track this week! On a positive note, I got a PR at a 10k race this weekend! That was exciting :)

[cyclingmama]

Ugh. Friday morning I was at 164, so I guess that is my official weigh-in for this week, although this morning the scale was up to 166. Drat!!! Sure I had barbecue and beer this weekend, but I also did an hour long kickboxing class and 30 minutes of strength training on Saturday, a 3 mile hike on Sunday, and a 30 mile ride on Monday. What gives? Maybe the extra 2 pounds will magically disappear before this Friday . . . .

[Possegal]

Ok, I was at 178.9. I have no idea how I lost more weight since I don't feel like I was all that diligent this week. This makes me worry that next week I'll be back up to where I started. :) But I'll take this for this week and try and use it to motivate me more!

[ikkin]

125. water weight is back! :)

[Duck on Wheels]

We just went out with DH's cousins for a traditional dinner here: potato "dumplings" (big lumps of grated potato and barley flour, boiled in broth til they're the consistency of a tennis ball made from wallpaper paste), with a topping of bacon, melted brown "cheese" (it's actually caramelized whey), and golden syrup. I know. Sounds disgusting. But actually quite tasty. Now the question is ... how much is this gonna weigh :eek: ? Oh well. 2 more days til weigh-in. Tomorrow I'll extend my homeward ride from work to put in an extra hill, or 2 or 3. That should help.

[GLC1968]

Welcome, Duck! I put you on the chart in lbs, but let me know if you'd rather I switch it to kg.

We are missing a few weigh-in's this week - Did all the US residents get distracted by the long weekend? ;)


Updated chart:
http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-week3_original.jpg

[tctrek]

Thanks GLC1968 for keeping up with our list! We appreciate your help in keeping all the numbers straight!

[limewave]

Thanks GLC1968 for keeping up with our list! We appreciate your help in keeping all the numbers straight!

Yes, THANKYOU GLC!

I love seeing how great everyone is doing, it's very encouraging (even when I'm going the wrong way).

[horsemom]

I didn't weigh in on time....was in CA running the Western States training run--what a hoot. I did alot of running and did not lose a pound, whats with that? 174.

Laura

[Blueberry]

Ahem...I weighed in on Saturday (Friday was the last day of trial). Up to 230.0. Could be worse - could be better. My ob gyn (in a very nice way) just educated me on exactly how much weight I've gained in the last few years. It's not pretty ladies.

[Over50Newbie]

Ditto!

Thanks GLC - you are helping me stay motivated!

A Very Determined Lynette

[TahoeDirtGirl]

Hey all...193 for last week. Looks like a good one this week too. We shall see in the a.m.! Musta been all the watermelon that distracted me!:eek:

[jesvetmed]

Weighed in Thursday cuz I'm out of town Friday.
166.6. Finally got rid of that PMS water weight from last week!

[uk elephant]

No change this week for me. Still stuck at 206.6. But at least I didn't go up. And hopefully this is the last week I'm working long hours in the lab with no time for bike riding. There is finally light at the end of the PhD tunnel!

[kerrybelle]

Ughhhh, I'm up 2 lbs this week....139.5. I'm hoping it's a combination of things:

1. my period being late
2. commuting to work on a single speed, maybe I'm building more muscle
3. much added stress this last week.

I sure hope that's all it is. Will have to wait and see what happens next week. Hope you all have done better than me this week.

Kerry

[Duck on Wheels]

Down just 1lb (approximately ... I should probably get a digital scale). Seems like not much, given how much more active I've been, and how careful not to overeat even at parties. I'm hoping this pound is just the first of many. Maybe all that activity has tipped me over the threshold I've been stuck at for weeks. Maybe now I can start on another downweight slope ...?

[tctrek]

145 lbs - down by 1/2 pound again. Slowly, slowly it's coming off!

[bambu101]

172.4- back to where I started a month ago :( I seem to be struggling lately, and just cannot get the scale moving down again-very frustrating. But, I am NOT giving up!

[Blueberry]

228 - lost the pound gained during trial + 1 more. Yay!!

[Mr. SR500]

190.6 lbs.

Up a bit, long week with a cold, little riding, and the kids are home as school is out. Gotta turn it around next week.

[limewave]

179.2

YES! YES! YES! YES! Now I just need to keep this train rollin' . . .

[minn]

125.5....hmmmm

[roadie gal]

I bounced back down again: 146.

This week I'm just aiming to maintain. I have my first tri of the season on June 8th. So I'm not going to push losing anything.

[gnat23]

135.5. I'm starting to think of this as two steps forward one step back.

-- gnat! (as long as it's net one step forward, it's ok!)

[Fujichants]

151.5. Yesterday I weighed 150 lbs. Must be water weight or something. Man, I really want to break 150!!

[Jallora]

I didn't lose any, but I didn't gain either. So that's a good thing...especially since it's been a really stressful week....month end, house sitting, the International Sales Manager (AKA the mother of satan) has been riding her broom around. Hanging at 177.5.

[limewave]

If any of you have been reading my posts, you know I've been having a really difficult time with my weight lately. That's because I promised myself I would never go back to where I was before. I used to weigh over 300lbs. I worked really hard to lose almost half of that weight.

I guess it's no surprise that 7 years later--after a laparatomy, billateral bunionectomy, marriage, giving birth, and moving--that I have gained 15-20lbs. Some of those old feelings I used to have are coming back. I've been digging through some of my stuff from that time when I initially made the decision to change my lifestyle and to lose weight. I posted a before an after picture on my blog (http://momrunningon.blogspot.com) if anyone wants to check it out.

Going through the journals and pictures are reminding how much I have accomplished and that I really am a different person. I won't be going back to that place I was in before, even if I put on a few pounds . . .

[solobiker]

Well still hanging in at 149. Getting a little frustrated. I eat fairly well and exercise daily. I ride my bike 20-30 miles M-F, run or hike on the weekends. My measurements are getting bigger too, even at my waist. What is up with that. Here is a sample of what I typically eat, any suggestions to revamp it would be great.

I have Breakfast on my way to work in the car at 5am

B: Zone Bar or Fiber One bar or Cereal without the milk

S: Almonds

L: Usually PBJ with preztles and carrots or left over chicken

S: Fruit or beef jerky or pretzles

D: Some form of meat with either rice or noodles and raw veggie

Thanks and have a great weekend!!

[Over50Newbie]

140.4 - another .6 pound gone forever!

A net loss of 3.6 pounds since this challenge began.


A Very Determined Lynette

[GLC1968]

169.6 for me this week. At least it's in the right direction. I've been good this week, and I'm going to continue to be good, regardless of the outcome. I've learned something lately that may explain why I picked up biking, ramped my miles, and yet still managed to gain almost 30 lbs in the process. But even if I have a reason for the weight gain, it doesn't change the fact that I gained it and I am now responsible for losing it. So I'm going to keep on keeping on!

Limewave - impressive before and afters! That's so awesome that you have your journal to remember that journey. I've found lots of inspiration from my own words from the last time I lost a bunch of weight and kept a journal, too.

Great job everyone who lost this week (so far) - and for those who didn't, just keep at it. I am! :p

[Fujichants]

Well still hanging in at 149. Getting a little frustrated. I eat fairly well and exercise daily. I ride my bike 20-30 miles M-F, run or hike on the weekends. My measurements are getting bigger too, even at my waist. What is up with that. Here is a sample of what I typically eat, any suggestions to revamp it would be great.

I have Breakfast on my way to work in the car at 5am

B: Zone Bar or Fiber One bar or Cereal without the milk

S: Almonds

L: Usually PBJ with preztles and carrots or left over chicken

S: Fruit or beef jerky or pretzles

D: Some form of meat with either rice or noodles and raw veggie

Thanks and have a great weekend!!

It seems to me that you are not eating enough (especially if you are very active). Have some more protein for breakfast in the form of eggs or turkey bacon. Forget those bars...they are usually high in sugar and you end up feeling hungry again. Then for lunch, try to add some variety. Maybe a salad one day, a sandwich the next. Remember, if you don't eat enough, your body will think it is starving so it will overcompensate and start storing everything you eat and hang on to every little piece of fat.

[Blueberry]

Limewave-

You are truly an inspiration! Wow!

CA

[mupedalpusher]

Down 1 lb. New weight 139. I started getting more serious about actually journaling my food this week, helps me stay on track better.

[Delta7]

158.5

[bambu101]

Limewave- that is a major accomplishment! Your story is very inspiring.

Wendy

[solobiker]

Limewave, You ROCK!!!

[cyclingmama]

limewave, you are indeed an inspiration! Congrats!

I was at 164 on Friday. ho hum, dee dum . . . I am in my classic pattern of one good loss (week one of this challenge) followed by weeks on end of tiny ups and downs or staying the same. Any time now I should be due for another good loss. Please, please, let it be so.

[GLC1968]

Updated chart for this week:
http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-week4_original.jpg

We are at the half-way point, all! Let's step it up for the last 4 weeks and all post nice losses, k? (says the person with the worst record on the chart!:p)

[Possegal]

180.2 - i knew i would be back up this week. UGH. Now, time to reignite the fire. or as my sister and i say "release the athlete within". :)

[limewave]

180.2 - i knew i would be back up this week. UGH. Now, time to reignite the fire. or as my sister and i say "release the athlete within". :)

Ooooh, I like that: "The athlete within"
I definitely have one of those somewhere under all this flub. I need to release her!

[tctrek]

145... no loss this week :confused: I really had a great week and am hitting the gym every day! Probably need to mix it up and do some other kind of exercise. I'm off to the Florida Keys on Sunday for a week of blue water... just hope I can do it without gaining!!

[uk elephant]

No loss for me either this week, I'm afraid. I actually managed to go up to 208lbs. Bugger. I've been good with the exercise (a pilates class and two hard bike rides), but a bit too efficient with the re-fuelling. I will get some more healthy alternatives for next week, while keeping up with the exercise. Hopefully that helps.

[limewave]

I'm up! Arghhhh! And I was so good this week too. I was really down about it, but DH reminded me that this is not the time to give up--it's time to bring out the big guns (whatever those are?). And, even if I don't lose weight, I feel so much better when I'm eating healthy and that's worth it alone.

181.

[bambu101]

171.2 I'll take it! Now, I just want to get below 170.......

[mupedalpusher]

Yeah...137 this morning. Next week is vacation, just hope to maintain.

[Over50Newbie]

139.6

I have now officially broken my "Goal Weight" for this challenge. It was 140.

I am still very dedicated - I am right on track.

Exercise and eating are "spot on."

I am really going to do this!!!!

I tell you, posting those pictures made all the difference for me.

A Very Determined Lynette

[jesvetmed]

Way to go Lynette! You are inspiring...
but apparently not inspiring me enough to not gain weight on a vacation!

I'm up a bit this week to 167.4

This is a new week!
Jes

[kerrybelle]

Back down to 138 lbs this morning. Definitely happy to be heading in the right direction again.

Congrats on beating your goal weight, Lynette! I've got 3 more lbs to lose to make mine. If the weather cooperates, I bet I can do it.

Kerry

[Duck on Wheels]

Darn! The measly pound I took off last week was back on again this morning. Sigh. And tomorrow is a neighbor's 60th birthday party. And then Tuesday and Wednesday I have meetings in Oslo -- as in hotel breakfasts, restaurant dinners. This is gonna be a tough week. Double sigh. Still ... thanks for the help, everybody. Maybe with a nudge or two from being on the list I'll manage. Hotel breakfast: Eat the same as I would at home! Don't let the buffet tempt me. Restaurant dinner: A nice salad with vinaigrette dressing can be filling and tasty. And birthday party: Well, it's the weekend. I can put in a couple of long rides or hikes to compensate.

[Mr. SR500]

190.0 lbs

At least back on track, the kids schedule and weather are killing my workout rides. Hopefully I'll get a good week in this week.

Congrats to everyone for doing so well.

[gnat23]

137.5. Argh.

-- gnat! (don't give up don't give up don't give up)

[Fujichants]

148.5. Yup, I lost weight, but not because of exercise or eating well...my wisdom teeth have been acting up, so haven't been able to eat anything except for broth and jamba juice. Then got the gum tissue removed yesterday. Good to know though that i'm able to lose weight by not eating! But I am HUNGRY!!

[solobiker]

Still hanging in at 149. Still remain focused on my goal of 140. Good luck to everyone.

[Jallora]

I took a half step backwards. I haven't had a good week though. Super stressed with work. Not enough exercise and I bought (and consumed) a bag of Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Chunk & Pecan cookies for the first time in years this week. ::sigh:: I've got a very active weekend planned though, and I'm going to get back into my biking routine next week!

[roadie gal]

I didn't get here yesterday... I was 147, back up one. feh

[Pika]

I missed last weeks weigh in- I am back at 148.4
I am hopeful for this week because I am going to start a new exercise regime- mixing in some "power" exercises with the aerobic stuff I already do!

Over50newbie Way to go for reaching your Goal!!!!!!

[Over50Newbie]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate your support. Everything is just clicking this time. It just feels right.

You know, I wish I knew what it was when you decide to eat healthy and exercise for the 100th time, and then, for some reason, you stick with it for once.

Do you know how many times I have said that I am determined to lose weight? And then it ended up just being talk - I really wasn't that determined after all. It was just too hard!

But this time, it just felt different - I really am doing it - I really am determined. So what makes it different this time? I don't have a clue.

Not that I am complaining - I am thrilled that the weight is actually starting to come off.

So, has this also happened to you - you say you want to eat healthier, exercise more, etc but you really don't do it? And then all of the sudden, you just say, "No More" and you actually do it? What is it that is different between the two?

Anyway, I am going to keep the ball rolling - my new goal is to get to 135. I figure goals of 5 pounds are doable and will keep me motivated.

A Very Determined Lynette

[Over50Newbie]

Kerry -

3 pounds? C'mon girl, you can do this - I have faith in you! :)

A Very Determined Lynette

[kerrybelle]

Yes Lynette, I can lose those 3 lbs. Thanks for the boost of confidence! Of course, we're having a terrible heat wave here this weekend, so there won't be much outside activity.

Kerry

[GLC1968]

Check this out...I'm posting a loss for two weeks in a row! 167.6 this week.

I'm worried about next week since I'm now sick, so no long rides this weekend and I don't know when I'll be back to 'normal'. But I'll just keep, keepin' on...

I'll post an updated chart tomorrow!

[kelownagirl]

I haven't weighed in for a week ro two but nothign much has changed.

I just wanted to post this interesting link that might work for a spreadsheet fot this or some other challenge. This is just a test link. Let me know if it works. You can set it up so anyone can edit it too. You can invite people and make it private or leave it open like I did for this test one.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=paUxoNC3TvStic61EKwcxLA&hl=en

[TahoeDirtGirl]

Hey GLC n all,

My last two weigh ins (5/29 and 6/6) were both 190.0. Man, it just does not want to go. I ditched the weight watcher point system. It makes it too easy to eat packaged food which makes me feel yucky. Just trying to eat right and not obsess over the calories and focus on portions. Didn't get really any riding in last week as I was out of town. AND IT IS SO HOTTTTT !!! Where did this come from?! Gack!

[Possegal]

No change for me this week. :( But I finally got to a spin class last night and i'm gearing up to go for a walk. And day two of only one Mt. Dew a day (huge accomplishment for me!). So I'm hoping for a better week next week!

[GLC1968]

Sorry for the delay!!

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-week5_original.jpg

[ikkin]

125 for me last week. 124.5 for me this week.

happy thing is i think i'm replacing the bit of pudge i had with muscle. warm beautiful weather helps! :)

[Duck on Wheels]

Just back from two days of travelling. I managed to stick to my plans:
Breakfast buffet: no more than I'd've eaten at home
Lunch: simple sandwich, fruit, lots of water and tea
Snacks: fruit, water, tea
Restaurant dinner: salad (chicken caesar), water, glass of wine, coffee
Exercize: well, I was lucky in that the hotel was having its elevator replaced, and my room was on the 4th floor, so I got to do some stairs. I also took the train homeward from the airport and pulled my suitcase home up the hill from the station (a 300-foot climb over about 3 miles).
Dinner at the airport on the way home: sandwich, banana, water ... and a brownie I gave up resisting :o
I'll take a sneak peak on the scale in the morning to see how I did.

[Duck on Wheels]

Yay! It worked. I'm down 1 kilo. Now at 83 kilos (which I think=182.6 lbs)

[uk elephant]

I don't know how it happened, but I lost a bit too! Down to 206.0 this time despite spending most of the week at the computer. I did get a long bike ride in yesterday, though. Totally un-planned. The trains were down and I had to cycle most of the way home. Probably about 24 miles, in jeans and trainers and with no water bottle because I hadn't planned on cycling. Today I am risking a trip in to work again, but I'm going prepared. I've got cycling gear in my bag and two water bottles.

[bambu101]

172.8 this week- :(

Anybody else struggling?

[Blueberry]

227.0 for me this week. Yep - we've had lots of 100+ degree days, and now we have smoke from wildfires east of us, so the air quality is really bad. Not good for exercising...

CA

[Over50Newbie]

139.6 again.

But that is okay. I measured my waist today and it is 2 inches smaller than when I started.

That means that I am losing inches and building muscle.

That is a GOOD THING!!!:D

A Very Determined Lynette

[roadie gal]

146 this morning. (The scale went 145...145...146. Argh)

Before my race I had bounced up to 149. The day after I was 144. But I knew that wouldn't stick. So I'm happy with 146.

[Fujichants]

148 lbs this week!

Still not really able to eat much since my gum tissue is still swollen. But I did manage to eat two cheeseburgers and a big plate of pasta this week. Well...I swallowed most of it without chewing. A hungry girl's gotta eat! Soup just doesn't cut it.

[Jallora]

Not a good week. Aunt Flo showed up and brought more luggage than normal. I feel so bloated that almost think I can hear the extra water sloshing around. And Mother Nature is being horrible too. It has rained every day this week during the times I have available to ride. I decided that I was going to ride in the rain last night as long as there wasn't lightening. Then they issued a flood warning. It was raining so hard I think the neighbors started building an arc. ::sigh:: Up to 179.5.

[Mr. SR500]

189.2 lbs

Another less then stellar week. Getting consistent miles is proving very difficult this summer. I'm hold steady on the diet, but it requires riding more!

Thanks

[cyclingmama]

164.

I'm going nowhere in a hurry. Really struggling to work enough rides into my schedule, and too many food challenges.

[jesvetmed]

I'm up a bit: 167.4.
Figures - I had nachos one night for dinner, and ice cream two times this week. Alright -- Now I know THAT doesn't work! :rolleyes:

[Delta7]

160.3 ... just back from 10 days vacation - oh well (at least it was fun)! It's going to be a brown rice weekend :p

[solobiker]

back up 1# to 150. Can't seem to drop any weight.

[kerrybelle]

I'm UP 3 lbs this week, weighed in at 141 lbs yesterday. I don't know what's going on. We had a terrible heat wave earlier this week, which kept me from doing any type of activity. I've ridden my bike to work 2 1/2, out of 4, days this week. I accepted a ride home on Monday due to the heat index.

[tctrek]

I knew my vacation in the Florida Keys would be tough!! I'm 146.5 - up by 1.5 pounds! I really didn't eat that bad, but missed my daily trip to the gym, so hopefully I can get it off quickly!

[Tabby]

Hey guys, good work ... keep it up!

I wish I'd found this thread when you started but I only found the site a week ago. Dang!

Charting is good. I've dropped 45lbs in last year and half and hoping mtb will help firm me up.

Are you gonna do it again for July/August?

PJ

[ikkin]

124 yesterday. 2 weeks till st. croix. been eating too muhc ice cream lately. :)

[jesvetmed]

I've dropped 45lbs in last year and half and hoping mtb will help firm me up.

Are you gonna do it again for July/August?

TABBY: Congrats on all that weight lost! What an accomplishment. I'm hoping we'll just keep going as our own little "WW" type thread. I love checking in, seeing the progress of others. So, I say, yep, and you are, of course, welcome to join us any time!

Jes

[Pika]

I'm down a lb to 147.2,
felt like it should be more with all this exercies and all- but maybe next week!
Tabby awesome weight loss! 45lbs is a lot!!!heck i'm having trouble with that last 10 lbs syndrome- is there a syndrome? if there isn't there should be:)
tam

[Possegal]

I'm down a bit too, 179.4, but I feel like I had a really good week and I'm hoping it is the start of something. I packed my lunch every day, had a healthy breakfast every day (but one) had ony one mt dew (will never get totally off them, but on a bad day I can drink many of them) everyday, and cooked a nice "let's dish" dinner each night. Went spinning twice, went walking three times, and even rode my own bike yesterday (first time in ages due to shoulder inflammation). All and all, I'm pleased with my week and I'm hoping that I see more lbs drop off this week if I keep up my pace. This challenge has really helped me a lot and once this two month span is over, I'm most definitely in for the next two months. :)

[GLC1968]

Hey all -

I didn't post my weight last week as I was away from a computer all weekend. I dropped another 0.2 so that's three weeks in a row in the right direction, yay me! You want to know what I changed? I stopped 'dieting'. I stopped eating all low fat or no fat foods (except skim milk). I eat the WHOLE egg, I eat full fat cheese, I eat butter. I just stopped buying 'diet' foods and starting eating the real thing but in moderation. Amazing. Now, I know that doing this isn't going to get me a super lean 'cut' physique...but if it'll get me back down to a "normal" 140 lbs or so...I'd be happy.

Anyway - a lot of you are doing VERY well considering there are so many vacations happening. Keep up the great job, all!!

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-wwk6_original.jpg

[TahoeDirtGirl]

GACK 192

Guess who is coming to town? Time to make up the spare room for Aunt FLO.

Didn't she just LEAVE? sigh...

[horsemom]

Hi. Yikes. I guess I got dropped!!! Sorry I have not checked in--been crazy here. Rode my horse in her first 100 miler last weekend-she did great!

I am down to 170.5, if you want to put me back on the chart!!!

Laura

[GLC1968]

Laura - consider yourself back on!

I actually don't delete anyone...you are just hidden until you catch back up. ;)

[bambu101]

172.4 this week- again! :( I am definitely in a rut.

+1 on the real food, GLC1968.

[Jallora]

Well, I'm now back up over what I started at. I'm at 182. The good news is that I know that I've lost fat and am gaining muscle. My clothes are fitting better. Why does that stupid number still have the power to upset me though?

Aimee

[Mr. SR500]

187.6 lbs

One more week!

[tctrek]

144.5 lbs. The vacation weight "gain" must have been water gain... it came right off and then a little more! Everyone remember to stay super-hydrated if it's hot in your part of the country -- helps to flush out and keep water weight off. I didn't drink enough water when I was on vacation.

[uk elephant]

I'm back up a pound to 207. Bugger. But I am slowly getting better at eating right and finding time for exercise so it must start helping sooner or later. I just got sabbotaged by a bout of hayfever and a dinner at a friends house (why do people insist on plating up the food for you and piling your plate full of too much food and then making you eat it all to be polite?). I guess I failed the challenge this time around, but I'll keep at it one day at a time.

[Fujichants]

148 lbs. I am just really happy i'm below 150 lbs again and trying my best to stay under. Now if only I could get to 145...and then 140....and then i'm set!

[mupedalpusher]

Mupedalpusher is back from vacation and holding firmly at 137. Middle of the week it looked like I had gained a pound but it was all gone by this morning's weigh in! I'm always happy just to maintain on vacation.

[roadie gal]

*sigh* Back up to 147 this morning. But I've been taking a lot of Motrin for my hip pointer and that makes me hold a lot of water.

[solobiker]

Well, back down to 149. I seem to go between 149-150. This may be where my body wants to be. Great job to everyone.

[Delta7]

158.4 ... back on track (in the right direction!). Thanks all for this challenge, it makes a difference. :)

[Over50Newbie]

138.8 :)

Well, I did it. I said that I was going to fit comfortably into my size 8 jeans, and I do! Five weeks ago, I posted my "before pictures." And now here are my "after pictures."

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l238/lgbmsi/frontview2-cropped.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l238/lgbmsi/sideview2-cropped.jpg

And I am not stopping here. My "whisper goal" is to get to 129.

Since I seem to have landed on the right formula these days to drop pounds, I am going to just keep doing what I am doing.

I am really proud of myself that I made a plan and then kept to it. :D

Posting those "before pictures" was a real motivator for me.

A Very Determined Lynette

[gnat23]

138.8 :)


LYNETTE! You rule! NICE WORK, and NICE JEANS!!! :cool:

-- gnat!

[extra-vert]

Definitely wish I saw this earlier! I am currently 143 and I started a bet with my sister to lose 10lbs by August 1. The winner receives $200 toward a pair of jeans! Where I really need to be to look my best is around 128, but 130 makes me a very happy girl! I'm a hair shy of 5'-7". I am just now starting to get back on the bike and the blades and my long city walks with my pug. If you extend this to July/August please count me in!:D

thanks,
-:extravert

[jesvetmed]

EXTRA:
winner receives $200 toward a pair of jeans
Those are SOME jeans! Good luck

My weight last night : 165.8lb. Finally down a tiny bit!

PS... LYNETTE: Whoo Hoo!!!!!!! Go Girl!!!!

[Duck on Wheels]

Down another kilo as of this morning. 180.4 YAY! Didn't get the exercize I should've all week, and hotel meals for 3 days would usually have put me up the scale a bit. "Luckily" for me, I was sick those 3 days (Crohn's flare-up the night before take-off) so I barely ate, mostly just concentrated on staying hydrated and getting some easily digested proteins on board. Now my guts are back in order, so now I'll have to do some daily hiking and biking if I'm to keep the weight off while visiting my Mom. All that comfort food ... :p :eek: She cooks very healthy meals! It's not that there's a lot of fat or sugar in everything, but she does do things like pancakes for breakfast and dessert after dinner when there's company in the house. Well, better get to bed if I'm to be up early and hike the Overlook Trail before breakfast! (Well, maybe not the first morning. I must be seriously jet-lagged to be sitting here on line at 1:30 am. Better get to bed!)