July/August weight loss thread

[Possegal]

Another two month period for us to keep track of our progress and encourage each other. This one will take us from our first weigh in this Friday (or whatever day works best for you) 10 July to the 28th of August.

So let me know here if you are in for the next 8 weeks and what your goal for the 28th is. Then at the end of the week, let me know your starting weight.

I'll set up a second page with measurements if wanted, though there didn't seem to be overwhelming interest. But I can set it up ( I think it would be too much for the same page as the weights) for those that are interested. Just let me know what measurements you are looking to track.

[Reesha]

Sign me up! The goal is 148.

If you do measurements, I will gladly record mine each week. If you decide not to, it's cool. I can put them on post-its all over the wall behind my desk :D

[Blueberry]

I'm in!! I'll pass on the measurements, though. I'm not quite ready for that.

Goal: 199

CA

[limewave]

Oops, I accidentally posted in the last thread.

My new July/Aug goal: 187
But my REAL goal is to get out of my maternity pants!

[Possegal]

No problem. :) I've looked through that thread and hopefully caught everyone that said something there about the next 2 months.

[VeloVT]

sorry Possegal, I did the same thing (posted in the old thread).

Start weight 139, goal 130.

[deeaimond]

I'm ready to rejoin this thread!

my first few attempts were failures coz life was always interfering.
Now i have a proper schedule at work so I am trying to fit more cycling into my routine. So here I am again.

My goal is 143lbs (my weight last year May. Now I'm at about 150lbs. sigh)

I need to state my goals here.

sleep early (before midnight)
wake up early (5.30am)
morning ride before rush hour (6.00-7.00)
go to work early to do grading and stuff
bring less work home (better if none at all)
spend less time on the internet
sleep early

its gonna be tough. I'm breaking the first one already. its now 12.30am...
work tmw!

work hard everyone!!
DEe

[five one]

I'm in again with the same goal as always - 129.
Starting weight is 138.

[jobob]

My goal is 149.9999 ;)

And hopefully I'll be well back into riding by then. Lots to look forward to in the next couple of months!

[nolemom]

Goal is 135 (same as last time). Will weigh in Friday and post starting weight.

[skinimini]

starting weight 144, goal 140.

Thanks Posse--I know it takes a lot of work to pull this together. It's most appreciated. :)

[gnat23]

Woot! I'm in! Goal: 132 lb

-- gnat!

[Possegal]

Keep 'em coming folks. :) No problem, I enjoy helping out and since my job=at a computer all the time, it is a nice little break from my day to go in and update.

So on another thread someone recommended livestrong.com and thedailyplate. I signed up and today was the first day I tracked everything. I really like it. I'm seeing things in black and white there that I guess I knew, but I'm still shocked by. I'm hoping that I'll be able to make some changes since I really don't like seeing bad things in black and white like that. Though I was back at the Dr today over this asthma cough that is hanging on going on 7 weeks now. Oh it makes me tired and lazy and miserable. Today I'm in full on whine mode. ;)

[txred9876]

My goal this time is 240

Tina

[Pan Dulce]

I'll go in!

Current weight : 139
Goal weight : 125

[Jones]

I'm in, I'll set my goal weight when I weigh in on Friday. I'm going to go look at livestrong.com for calorie counting, I'm hoping that if I keep better records I'll get better results.

[ASammy1]

I'm in too! Since Aunt Flo rolled in last night, I will post my weight and goals on Friday when the water weight will have flushed out of me :p

[Mistie]

Goal: 140 lbs
Current Weight: 147.5 lbs
I have to be at 140 lbs by Aug. 23 or (SIGH) I will be on insulin. My (mostly wonderful) doc says that I "have to show real progress for me to believe you when you say 'I am not a diabetic', otherwise, you are in denial."

[txred9876]

Keep 'em coming folks. :) No problem, I enjoy helping out and since my job=at a computer all the time, it is a nice little break from my day to go in and update.

So on another thread someone recommended livestrong.com and thedailyplate. I signed up and today was the first day I tracked everything. I really like it. I'm seeing things in black and white there that I guess I knew, but I'm still shocked by. I'm hoping that I'll be able to make some changes since I really don't like seeing bad things in black and white like that. Though I was back at the Dr today over this asthma cough that is hanging on going on 7 weeks now. Oh it makes me tired and lazy and miserable. Today I'm in full on whine mode. ;)

I live on musinex and cough the first 4-5 miles until it kicks in and my inhailer opens things up. It makes it hard sometimes but you just have to keep it moving!!!
tina

[katluvr]

I have not done this for a LONG time since the past few times I really did not make any progress. But since I am sitting here and my work slacks are a bit snug I need to really concentrate. And I are really concentrating on getting back on a real training plan. So now is the good time.
I'll weigh in later and set official goal. Right now I suspect I want to lose 5 lbs in 8 weeks (it is an 8 week block, right?)
Also, will I post my own weight now...or we submit here and someone else keeps chart up? I think things may have changed since I last did this.
I CAN DO THIS!

[Possegal]

For any new folks, or returnees :) (I hear ya on the snug pants!)

Post in this thread and I'll take the numbers and put them in the spreadsheet. I will post a link here to the spreadsheet on googledocs.com and everyone will be able to go in and read it (hopefully :))

I have it set for 8 weeks with the dates set for Friday. But don't worry if you are on a schedule where you weigh in on Saturday or Sunday or whatever. I tend to like Monday because I seem to do better over the weekends and that gives me a little more time to lose a bit.

So let me know your goal for the 8 weeks and this weekend weigh in for the first week. I'll put that info all into the spreadsheet. And don't worry if you are late to post - heck, sometimes I'm late to check! And if you'd rather not have a goal, that's OK. Basically - this is to help you, so whatever works best for you, is OK by me.

[jobob]

Possegal rulz !!

http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/fromus.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[katluvr]

Thanks Possegal!
I'll (gulp) step on the scale!:eek:

[limewave]

I'm starting the Belly-Off program from Women's Health Mag today. Anyone else tried it or is doing it?

\http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/belly-off-club

[AnnieBikes]

I also posted on the other May/June forum. 130 now, 125=goal.

Thanks so much for all the encouragement from all comers. I have been able to lose 4 much needed pounds already....I hear ya, too, ...tight pants!

Thanks to posse for keeping us all on the track! Good work! :):)

[annarbor]

Picking up my Trek FX 7.3 tomorrow. Really would like to join the challenge if I can. I will be riding in to work (seven miles, one way) next week, and it should help burn some calories off.

glad to have found this site-

Ann Arbor aka: "Angel"

Oh, I should add that I would like to lose 20lbs by the end of August.

[katluvr]

I weighed today...since I haven't for awhile and I worry I will forget on Friday. So if there is no update start with this:

124.2 (yep, I thought I was up to 125---amazing how ya just know)

Goal is still to lose about 5 pounds. So UNDER 120. I'll take 119.anything!
Wait let me push it...I really want to see 118....can I do it?:rolleyes:

[martinkap]

Hi Possegal!

Can I get in? I was 158lbs this morning and I am hoping to be close to 149lbs at the end (I know, that is probably not attainable). I'll weight myself on Friday again.

thank you,

Martina

[GLC1968]

Ok, I wasn't going to join in this time, but I just realized that this challenge ends the day my parents arrive for their visit. I had already mentally calculated that I wanted to be down 10 lbs by then, so I think I'm going to go ahead and join.

I'll weigh in tomorrow and post both that weight and my goal then.

And if anyone is paying attention, I am still following the principles of 'Normal Eating'. I'm working on making better choices (easier to do now that our garden is exploding) and I'm also about to outline a new workout plan. My goal is to get back into shape - weight loss will just be a pleasant side effect. :D

[Laterider21958]

Count me in for another stint. Weight 10/07/09 is 154.2 lb goal is still 145. Thanks for doing this again possegal. Good luck to all. :)

[five one]

137 this morning.

GLC, I just finished reading Normal Eating. I knew most of what the author was writing about, but it really helped seeing it in print. I'm hoping to work through my problem areas - eating when bored and not being as cognizant as I should be as to when I'm full.

Good luck to all.

[Possegal]

I'll update and post the chart later today - dang work deadlines. :)

[Jones]

starting weight: 178.2, goal weight: 167.9. In the last five years I have lost and gained weight but have never been able to drop below 170 so this is a BIG goal for me.

[Reesha]

158 today :rolleyes:

No matter how hard I'm working, I'm not working hard enough it seems! Time to fuel carefully and cut back on calories otherwise!

[ASammy1]

Getting hitched in Nov so it's time to get serious.

Starting weight 229 :(
Goal for wave 220

[jobob]

Starting weight is 156 (goal is still 149).

Now that I'm riding again -- just easy rides for now -- maybe that will help some.

[Reesha]

Getting hitched in Nov so it's time to get serious.

Starting weight 229 :(
Goal for wave 220

You can do it!

[HappyTexasMom]

This will help me keep with riding.

Starting weight: 151
Goal: 140

I usually hover around 146, don't know why I shot up to 151 (but had been holding steady there, so it's not a fluke reading). I think going back where I was will be pretty easy (already down some), but getting down to 140 is something I haven't been able to do for the past few years unless I was ill.

[GLC1968]

Ok, my starting weight is up...but whatever - it is what it is: 173.4

My chest is so swollen and sore right now that I'm having a hard time sleeping - so I know that number is somewhat inflated.

Anwyay, my goal for August 28 is: 165 lbs.

five one - I think the ideas that are helping me the most are 1) there are no off limits foods (makes everything 'bad' less desirable) and 2) the idea of the 'pause' before eating. I'm learning a lot about myself even though none of the concepts she presents are really new to me. I think its the approach that helps the most. Between that book and "In Defense of Food", I'm finding it a lot easier to make the right choices because I want to and not because I 'should'...you know?

[martinkap]

I'll update and post the chart later today - dang work deadlines. :)
Do you need help? If you give me the access, I can spent like an hour around 4pm on updating the new chart. You can take my access away after it :) (or not).

[limewave]

202.4

Starting a dr. prescribed detox on Sunday to see if we can't get things moving in the right direction. It should get all the pregnancy toxins out. We'll see if it helps . . .

Goal wt: 187

[five one]

five one - I think the ideas that are helping me the most are 1) there are no off limits foods (makes everything 'bad' less desirable) and 2) the idea of the 'pause' before eating. I'm learning a lot about myself even though none of the concepts she presents are really new to me. I think its the approach that helps the most. Between that book and "In Defense of Food", I'm finding it a lot easier to make the right choices because I want to and not because I 'should'...you know?

Sounds like we are on the same page, so to speak, AND reading the same books. The 'pause' concept is what will probably help me the most - if I can just get into the habit of doing it. I tend to graze while cooking dinner and on any given day could eat a meal's worth of calories before sitting down to eat dinner. Maybe I'll make a bunch of labels that say, "Pause and think about it" and stick them to all my grazing foods.

[GLC1968]

I tend to graze while cooking dinner and on any given day could eat a meal's worth of calories before sitting down to eat dinner.

OMG - me too! I swear that the days we eat out, I actually consume LESS calories because I'm not grazing before the meal! It's definitely my biggest problem time of the day.

I have no good solutions. If your label idea helps, you'll have to let me know!

[Reesha]

Hey have any of you had your Lean Body Mass tested? If so, how did you have it done and who did it?

[Veronica]

My trainer uses calipers every 4 - 6 weeks to get my Body Fat. What's not fat is lean mass. My lean mass always comes in between 116 - 118 pounds. I use the 116 number when I'm doing any calculations.

If I used 118, I'd be down to 18% BF. :D

Veronica

[Possegal]

Thanks for the offer Martina, I don't mind you having access :) worry not. But I'm good. Got my work done for my meeting.

I must admit, I messed something up in the programming in my copying from last month (almost did have to yell for your help Martina, in the end I just stared over). So that is part of the delay today as well.

I've been using the livestrong.com daily plate thing all week. It really is helping me I think. Due to the feeling like crap thing, I haven't done any actual moving :) but I think I ate a good bit better and dropped 2 lbs since last week (though never sure if some of that isn't due to transient things, only time will tell). Now if only I can get moving around more. Hoping to this week!

Good luck to one and all. Let me know if I missed anything, new folks are welcome at any time, just jump on in!!

[limewave]

I had my lean body mass tested this morning.

Mine was at 135--which doesn't surprise me. I am the same height as a few of my friends, weigh 15-20lbs more but wear the same size.

They use calipers and do a BIA--a maching that hooks up to you and sends little electrodes through your body.

[skinimini]

144 today. I think I'm plateauing again.

Busy and stressful week. :(

[nolemom]

starting weight: 143
Goal: 135

[Mistie]

I started at 150.5, now I am 147.5. Goal: 140. THANKS for doing this!
Mistie

[Blueberry]

221 today - ugh! The crash Tuesday has not helped my training, and comfort food has been too tempting.

[shootingstar]

I'll set up a second page with measurements if wanted, though there didn't seem to be overwhelming interest. But I can set it up ( I think it would be too much for the same page as the weights) for those that are interested. Just let me know what measurements you are looking to track.


Just a comment only, since I don't need to be part of this weight loss challenge: Kudos to women who want to give their measurements. I don't even like giving my measurements and I'm at a fit weight. :o

[Possegal]

Let me know if folks are having trouble viewing the page - either through the first link or the html link. I did search a little through their help section and it looks like a lot of people were having the trouble that we encountered a few weeks ago, not being able to get in without signing in, though I think we figured out that when I published it as an html we were OK. Just want to be sure. Someone sent a request for access and I don't know who it was, and unless you are going to edit, you shouldn't need access to it and should be able to view it from one or both of the links. But let me know if that isn't working. It's always possible I've messed something up. :) Nothing is beyond my ability in the messing up department!

OY, I clicked and couldn't get in. Told you I can mess things up. Give me a sec.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&output=html

OK, those two links worked for me. Let me know if anyone is having trouble.

[AnnieBikes]

130 again today! :(

[skinimini]

Actually, I could log on with both links today. Makes absolutely no sense.

[DirtDiva]

Starting weight 66.0kg, goal weight 64.0kg.

[Possegal]

Actually, I could log on with both links today. Makes absolutely no sense.

When I was researching that issue, it seemed like a lot of people were having that problem, sometimes worked, sometimes didn't. All sorts of blame and excuses but none that were 100% always to blame. Did seem like Google knew about it though. So who knows. Just glad you were able to get in one way or the other. :)

[Reesha]

I'm trying to calculate my caloric needs based on my activity level. Let me know if you think this is high or low!

On Livestrong.com at the Plate they have a calculator. I can't decide if I'm very active or extremely active-- I do exercise almost every day... typically a 20 mile + bike ride, a 3 mile run or stair sprints.

But anyway, I'm 5'6'', 158 lbs and it's telling me that in order to lose a pound a week as an extremely active person I can eat almost 3000 calories. Or to lose a pound a week as a very active person it's about 2400. That seems kind of high. Could it be that I haven't been losing that much weight because I haven't been eating enough? (1500 net calories including making up for calories burned by activity)

:confused:

[Possegal]

I really don't know much about what level of calories anyone should be taking in (though I agree those numbers seem high). But I do know that it is not uncommon for people to plateau because of not getting ENOUGH calories. Seems sort of counterintuitive, but it isn't really when you understand the body's way of conserving energy stores. So although I have no idea about you specifically, I did want to add in that it is possible that someone isn't losing weight due to not eating enough. (enough of the right things of course, if only I was not losing due to not eating enough Reese cups and Mt Dew.) :)

[Veronica]

I think it's high. When I plugged in my numbers it said I needed 2551 calories to maintain my weight. That's about 900 more than I eat/day.

They do suggest you use a lower activity level and then track your exercise separately. That might be more accurate.

Veronica

[Reesha]

Yeah... that's what I thought!

Although, I think I wasn't getting enough protein before for the amount of exercise I was doing and made a grocery trip specifically to get protein (tuna, fat free cottage cheese, chicken breast and eggs!) so I always have it around!

I think it's weird that on the Daily Plate when you enter in your exercise it subtracts it from the calories you've already consumed so you have to ingest the same amount of calories you just burned to reach your total. I mean they must have some kind of sound reasoning behind it, but I wish someone would explain why, you know? It seems weird. If it tells you you need 1600 calories a day at a certain activity level, and then you add your activity for the day (let's say you burned 350 calories) and it's saying now you need 1950 calories... does that not seem counter intuitive?

[nolemom]

I did a hard 50 miler today so it said I could eat over 3000 calories (supposedly burned over 2000)- I'm with you, it doesn't make sense. I'm trying to stick much closer to what it said with no activity. It does seem to be helping me make wiser food choices since I have committed to logging everything that goes in my mouth.

[Kymber]

So, count me in. Current weight: 164. Mini (two month ) goal 150. Ultimate goal, 130 (haven't been there since 1992). :eek:

I've just started recording pretty much everything on fitday.com, shucked my cruiser for a Trek 7.5 WSD, and I've been riding 50 miles a week (for the last two weeks), anyway, with just minor aches and pains.

Laid off in May, so I now have no excuse not to ride (and it's been glorious, what it's done for my out-of-work anxiety, you wouldn't believe).

Time to get back the spiritual and physical health sapped by crappy work experience. And hopefully, interview for jobs much lighter.

[Susan Otcenas]

Hi All!!

Back after a 12 day vacation in Victoria BC & San Juan Island. It was great! But, 12 days of restaurant meals (and not recording WW points, since it's a total crap shoot with restaurant meals) has taken its toll. Despite 375 miles of bike riding, 3 runs, 1 kayak trip and miles and miles of walking while siteseeing, I'm still up 3 pounds. But woohoo it was soooooo worth it. I truly believe I could live on scones. Really. I'd be 500 pounds, but I think I could do it. :D

Soooo, my starting weight is 131 pounds. Goal is 125.

Wishing everyone a successful challenge!

Susan

[katluvr]

Since I weighed in early last week before my long weekend w/ my sister (you guesed it lots of eating, drinking--no biking). So this weeks weigh in will be tough..since I weighed myself this weekend and I am UP from my starting weight I submitted. BUT I'll see if I can get back down to my starting weight. Just makes my goal a bit tougher. But the tight pants is killing me!
I have time...Friday is still a few days away!

[Pedal Wench]

I"m not playing this month, but thought I would update from the last challenge. I've been off the bike for two weeks since I blew up my knee on the 400K, so thought for sure I was putting weight back on. I tried on "the dress" this morning, and it zipped right up, and now, is so loose on top that I'll have to wear a strapless bra under it to fill it back out. Can't win... :D

[Possegal]

Put in the updates. I have to say that using the daily plate thing really is helping me make better choices too. I'm not obsessing so much on the calorie numbers since I'm not sure what to believe as far as how much to take in. But I'm so less inclined to eat something like candy when I know I'm going to be putting it down there. :) And that second Dew of the day hasn't been seen since I first started logging. :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
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[HappyTexasMom]

Newbie here...I submitted my current weight and (2-month) goal last week. But how often/when are we supposed to do weigh-ins?

[Possegal]

We weigh in once a week. Most do this on Friday and that is the date in the chart (though earlier today I saw that it had a December date - oops). But others do it on the weekend or on that following Monday. Whatever works best for you. You will see that on Friday a lot of folks will be checking in with their updated weights though.

[HappyTexasMom]

Thanks, Possegal.

My weight yesterday was 148.

[HappyTexasMom]

oh, nm, we're doing *this* Mon/Fri...just ignore me, my brain is fried today. :cool:

[Possegal]

My brain is in a permanent state like that, no worries here. :)

[jobob]

Back after a 12 day vacation in Victoria BC & San Juan Island.

Oh excellent, I love it up there!

And heck, if you can't splurge on a great holiday like that, what's the point?

(says the one who this past weekend could not resist the great pie made by Raleighdon (Mimi's DH) and had plenty of ice cream to tide herself over :D)

[gnat23]

Whups! I forgot to update with the whole deathride thing.

7/10 - 135.5

-- gnat! (can't wait to get under 130 again. That's what my driver's license says)

[katluvr]

Ok, really gotta get serious...I knew my pants were tight, and I had problems w/ my zipper on these pants--but MY ZIPPER BUSTED today.
Good think I have a long blouse on!
On the bike trainer to watch the tour tonight fer sure!

[Susan Otcenas]

And heck, if you can't splurge on a great holiday like that, what's the point?



Precisely! It was well worth it. I'm still dreaming about the "Exotic French Toast" I had at a restaurant called John's Place. When I make my 125 goal, I'm going to try to duplicate the recipe. That will be great motivation! :D

Susan

[limewave]

My big dream for when I reach my goal weight is purchasing some really good jeans like "7 for All Mankind" or "Citizen's of Humanity."

I have a long ways to go . . .

Every pound I lose I'm putting $5 into my piggy bank :)

[Possegal]

Oh I like your dream limewave, and the idea of putting a little money away for each pound. I may have to steal that idea. :)

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[DirtDiva]

66.1kg today.

[uk elephant]

I wasn't going to join this time, due to lack of progress last time, but stepped on the scale this morning :eek: and thougth I better had do. If you don't mind me joining in late, that is.
My current weight this morning is 217.4. My ultimate goal is to get back to where I was 10 years ago at 175, but for this challenge, i'd be happy with any loss at all. Hopefully reaching 210 by the end of the challenge isn't too unrealistic.

Thank you all for the motivation to at least try!!

[nolemom]

I wasn't going to join this time, due to lack of progress last time
I understand completely. I did not maintain any weight loss during the last challenge. :mad:I am determined to use the Daily Plate to track my eating choices and exercise. I will weigh in later today and post for the week.

[katluvr]

I knew I would be up from what I submitted as my starting weight (since I was up over the weekend w/ my sister visit). But I am down a bit from teh weekend...so I'll take it:
124.8

I am on track w/ my workouts. I have "trimmed" a bit of excess in my diet (not totally eating clean YET). So we shall see.

Happy Friday everyone!:D

[limewave]

200.6

[Blueberry]

219 for me today. I think all of my crash-related injuries are finally healed enough that I can get back to serious exercise in the next day or so...

[Mistie]

I am 146.5 and starving. Thanks, as always, for all of the work setting up and updating the list!

[Possegal]

This is my first full week using The Daily Plate too, and I'm down 2. This is also my first full week trying to get back to some regular exercise. I'm still not 100% health-wise, but I've been able to get out and do my run/walk and get on the bike. So fingers crossed for nothing but better weeks ahead!


http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
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[five one]

136 today

[martinkap]

156 lbs. Good direction! Thanks for keeping up the chart Possegal and have a great weekend you all!

[HappyTexasMom]

147 today. Thanks for your work, Possegal! :)

[jobob]

157 lbs. Darn, wrong direction! :p Oh well.

[Jones]

177.6. I started the March/April thread at 197 so I'm down 20 TE lbs. Thanks ladies and especially Possegal I couldn't of done it with out you.:D

[jobob]

Well done Ms. Jones!

[Possegal]

Keeping the updates coming. And I love the sound of "20 TE pounds". :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
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[GLC1968]

171.5 for me.

I had a VERY rough ride last night - combination of dehydration and heat, I think - so I'm not 100% sure that this weight is accurate. I have absolutely been eating better, but I still don't feel right, so I might be dehydrated still.

I guess we'll find out next week. ;)

[Susan Otcenas]

131 for me, so no change.

Now that I'm back from vacation, I need to resume my daily early morning exercise habits. I only got out early twice this week. :o This morning I ran 10 miles, so hopefully I'm back on track. Next week I'm aiming for 5 early morning workouts. 3 runs, 2 swims. That ought to get my weight back down under 130, which was my WW goal weight. Since meeting my WW goal in early May, this is the first time I've been above it and it needs to be nipped in the bud NOW. ;)

Susan

[txred9876]

I have not been good with my eating habits at all.....it has been way to hot to exercise after work. I really do not want heat stroke!

I am back up to 250.2
Tina

[skinimini]

144 again--aargh!

Earlier in the week, I was down to between 143 and 142, but that was a couple of days post a metric century. It's been a very stressful week, so maybe that's the difference.

I started back to graduate school again for an add-on certification to my Masters. It's been so long since I've been in the whole academic frame of mind--too much reading and writing and I've been very busy business-wise. Finished the course yesterday, so things will be back to normal for a few weeks. Big time travel schedule coming up--Utah next week, Vermont the week after, then my vacation to the beautiful Pacific NW. I hope my weight stays stable.

[nolemom]

141.5 today. Some progress in the right direction.

[Susan Otcenas]

177.6. I started the March/April thread at 197 so I'm down 20 TE lbs. Thanks ladies and especially Possegal I couldn't of done it with out you.:D


WooHoo! That's awesome!

[firestar]

I'd like to participate if I could...
Last week I was 181
My weigh in today was 177, I 'Scale up' on Sunday

My Goal for August..28th?... is 167.

[ASammy1]

I had no internet all weekend so I couldn't post! Ahhhh!

Stayed the same at 229...

[limewave]

Pre-Pregnancy pants up, buttoned, and zipped! Just a little muffin-top, but I'm definitely moving in the right direction :D

[katluvr]

good going Limewave!!

[nolemom]

Limewave - That is a red letter day! Congrats and keep up the good work.

[DirtDiva]

Still 66.1kg.

[Mistie]

I am 147 today. I am retaining from hard lifting so maybe next week I'll be less. Hoping!
M

[txred9876]

down to 245.4

I am tracking everything I do and what I am intaking. This is helping to keep down the calories and stuff.

[uk elephant]

Slightly down this week to 216.8, despite a sudden influx of family and therefore a lack of cycling this week. Every little bit helps I suppose.

[katluvr]

Downward movement:
123.8

:)

[Susan Otcenas]

129.5

I've worked off enough of my vacation scones to be back under my WW goal. :D Excellent.

My mom & niece are coming for a visit all next week. My mom is on WW, so rather than being a potentially bad food week, it should actually be a great one. It'll be reinforcing for both of us.

Susan

[limewave]

198.6 :d

[Possegal]

Adding in updates.

So using the daily plate, I clearly had 2 weeks where the net calories indicated weight loss and the scale each time had 2 lbs down. Then I went back home last weekend so it was hard to track while there, came back here, and I was up 5 lbs, which held steady to today. How is that even possible? Has made me very discouraged, I must admit. UGH! I'm starting to think I need to go to a nutritionist or something. I need to do SOMETHING. :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&output=html

[nolemom]

Down a pound - 140.5

[GLC1968]

Back up to 173.4

Last week was clearly my dehydration issue. I felt like I had a hang-over that whole day, so I'm not surprised. It's also been a super busy week with little exercise and lack-luster eating, so I'm actually happy that I'm not even heavier!

I just received a new workout program last night and it looks both effective and fun - so I'm looking forward to making some REAL progress going forward. :)

[gnat23]

Down! Up! Down! Up! Flux flux flux! End result? 135.5, net change of nuffin!

Ah well. Carry on.

-- gnat!

[five one]

135 today. I know I shouldn't be hopeful that this is real weight loss rather than water weight fluctuation - which I am soooo good at - but I'll take it.

[deeaimond]

I haven't updated because i've actually gotten heavier.
67.7kg week before
68.7kg last week
68.2kg this week

sigh...

work keeps me pretty busy on a chair grading papers.

I will keep trying harder!

D

[HappyTexasMom]

Down a pound to 146. It may be just be a temporary downturn since it's been 147-148 all week, but I'll take it.

I will be on vacation all of next week so won't be getting in any cycling and will probably not be eating as well as I should. I'll be amazed if I hold this weight for next week. But I'm visiting a good friend who I rarely get to see...it's worth it if it sets me back on my goals by a week or two.

[Jones]

176.8. This week has really been a struggle and my weight has been up all week until today. Is it normal to retain water when your muscles are sore?

Susan good job getting below your WW goal again.

[VeloVT]

138.

[Laterider21958]

153.78 on Friday 24th. No change. Have not been "good". Was expecting to be a lot heavier as I consumed almost 2 packets of Tim Tams (they were on special and I went shopping while starving) and also a 250g block of chocolate (also on special - just can't resist those specials)! Oh...and the breadmaker has been working overtime and I just can't resist the warm crust with a nice coating of real butter - not the artificial stuff. I'm my own worst enemy really. No self control during winter while sitting in front of the fire. Did go for a 8 km bike ride last weekend.

[tctrek]

Adding in updates.

So using the daily plate, I clearly had 2 weeks where the net calories indicated weight loss and the scale each time had 2 lbs down. Then I went back home last weekend so it was hard to track while there, came back here, and I was up 5 lbs, which held steady to today. How is that even possible? Has made me very discouraged, I must admit. UGH! I'm starting to think I need to go to a nutritionist or something. I need to do SOMETHING. :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&output=html

I've been having this problem for about 2 years. Down 2 pounds, Up 3 pounds, but never getting any real progress. I opted in and out of this weight loss challenge out of first hope, then frustration.

I did find a nutritionist a couple of weeks ago. He put me on a 1450 calorie a day "diet", but what is most important is that my calories must be 65% carbs, 13% protein and 22% fat. I am riding my bike 15-20 miles 5 days a week. I take one rest day and I do one super-easy recovery ride a week as well. I am not doing any weight training at this time.

I've eaten this many calories before, but I've never eaten a diet so low in protein. He also asked me to try not to eat anything processed and to try swapping out Soy Milk for my normal 2% fat milk.

After 2 years of non-weight loss, I was skeptical. It took me a few days playing around with food combinations to hit the magic 65/13/22 ratios... to my amazement and surprise, I've lost 3 pounds in the first 2 weeks!!!

I was a little hungry and a little sleepy the first few days -- I assume from eating more carbs than usual. I'm eating fruit at least 3 times a day, lots of veggies, yogurt, Kashi cereal, salads, almonds and graham crackers for a snack. Ditched my favorite protein bars.

This is my off-the-bike calories. I can eat 250 calories per hour on the bike and it doesn't count.

So ladies, I might be back in the next challenge -- I have 25 pounds to lose, which will take a while. Fellow hopeless ones, you might want to try this ratio of carbs/protein/fat and see if it helps you too!

[Possegal]

How did you find your nutritionist? I meant to ask my Dr the other day, but I had enough things I was dealing with - UGH. :-) I hate to just pull a name out of the phone book, but I will if I have to. Just curious how others may have found one they worked with.

[tctrek]

It came with my coaching services from Carmichael Training. If there is a cycling coach in your area I'm sure you can get a recommendation. I really think that if you ride a bike a lot, that your nutritional recommendations should come from someone who understands what you need to ride and what you burn when you ride.

[Reesha]

For Friday I was 157. It always amazes me how easily vacation can derail a plan!

[AnnieBikes]

129...leaving for my 1500 mile ride in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday so will not post again until I get back! Thanks to everyone for the wonderful support that helped me lose the 5 pounds that I have been trying to get off for two years. You all are very motivational and I thank you so much.

[solobiker]

I've been having this problem for about 2 years. Down 2 pounds, Up 3 pounds, but never getting any real progress. I opted in and out of this weight loss challenge out of first hope, then frustration.

I did find a nutritionist a couple of weeks ago. He put me on a 1450 calorie a day "diet", but what is most important is that my calories must be 65% carbs, 13% protein and 22% fat. I am riding my bike 15-20 miles 5 days a week. I take one rest day and I do one super-easy recovery ride a week as well. I am not doing any weight training at this time.

I've eaten this many calories before, but I've never eaten a diet so low in protein. He also asked me to try not to eat anything processed and to try swapping out Soy Milk for my normal 2% fat milk.

After 2 years of non-weight loss, I was skeptical. It took me a few days playing around with food combinations to hit the magic 65/13/22 ratios... to my amazement and surprise, I've lost 3 pounds in the first 2 weeks!!!

I was a little hungry and a little sleepy the first few days -- I assume from eating more carbs than usual. I'm eating fruit at least 3 times a day, lots of veggies, yogurt, Kashi cereal, salads, almonds and graham crackers for a snack. Ditched my favorite protein bars.

This is my off-the-bike calories. I can eat 250 calories per hour on the bike and it doesn't count.

So ladies, I might be back in the next challenge -- I have 25 pounds to lose, which will take a while. Fellow hopeless ones, you might want to try this ratio of carbs/protein/fat and see if it helps you too!

I am not in this challenge this time but I may try this. I have been trying for several years to lose some weight without any success. I will keep my fingers crossed.

[txred9876]

I like posting at livestrong.com. it makes me accountable to myself. I have to go put in everything. Even though I was loosing I didn't realise how much salt I was eating (hense...retaining water). I lost 4 lbs last week when I logged everything (that was from last monday until today).

tina

[limewave]

How did you find your nutritionist? I meant to ask my Dr the other day, but I had enough things I was dealing with - UGH. :-) I hate to just pull a name out of the phone book, but I will if I have to. Just curious how others may have found one they worked with.

I had asked around and was given a name of a nutritionist from some of the triathletes I knew. I was very disappointed. She gave me information I already knew and it wasn't very customized other than to do a body fat percentage, weight, etc to come up with a daily calorie count.

Now I see a holistic doctor who works with a lot of athletes. I kind of stumbled across their office. They are outstanding. I really struggle with weight loss as well.

They look at everything. Hormone levels, balances, imbalances. Toxins in the liver. Thyroid. Diet and nutrition. Exercise programs. They never gave me a one-size-fits-all formula for weight loss and fitness. It's a customized trial and error process that they are committed to--unlike my GP who, after I complained I couldn't lose weight on a 1400 calorie diet, said I just wasn't trying hard enough. Seriously.

Of course, I'm very fortunate. My doctor was a part of Lance Armstrong's medical team for a few years at the Tour de France. Can't get more specialized than that . . . .

[Possegal]

I think you hit right on my worry limewave. I'm a medical scientist, I'm pretty informed on biology and the body and yadda yadda. I fear I'd end up with someone telling me all the things I already know. I've never had such a problem with losing weight. I know I'm older now, who isn't :), but I just can't stop thinking that something more is going on here and I can't figure it out. My TSH goes up for a few blood tests, then comes back to normal so my GP says all is fine. I did finally say - well then why can't I drop an ounce of weight. She doesn't know me well enough to know that I'm not a total couch potato though I admit sometimes I get so bummed about zero results that I don't even want to go out and move it. Plus I've been sick with a cough for 2 months now, that isn't helping. OY.

I keep joking that people shouldn't ask me "how are you", because I am Kimmy Whiner now and I'll tell you exactly how I am. :)

I just can't figure out who to ask to find someone around here that won't be a waste of my time and be more complete in how they view this all. I may ask my Dr if she knows anyone, but since she seemed to shrug off the comment I made, I'm not optimistic. I like her otherwise though, but this issue I'm feeling very alone in. Except for all of you guys, of course. :)

[firestar]

Had 174, but then 176 2 days later - pms, gotta love it.:rolleyes:

[VeloVT]

137.5.

I'm benched from running due to a hamstring strain + ITBS (hoping to start up again soon though) and due to a summer class I've been taking I've been having a hard time fitting in regular rides (which are more time-intensive than running). We are finally having a stretch of no rain here, and I haven't been able to take advantage of it the way I'd like. Grrrrr. Grrrrr. Grrrrr. Pent up energy...

[uk elephant]

yay! finally some good news for me! down to 214.6 this morning. Lets hope it's not just a blip. Next week my parents are here so mom (Duck) will keep me on track I'm sure.

[Mistie]

145 lbs today. Slowly, but surely. I always wanted to be one of those 2 lbs/week kind. Seems like I am a 1 lb/week.

[katluvr]

123.4
I think I am down a smidge or the same (can't remember). I behaved pretty good this week. Kept mostly w/ training plan. Can't complain. Now need to push it a bit more!

[limewave]

198.2

I'll take that after all the slabs of birthday cake I indulged in this week.

[martinkap]

155lbs. I am hopping that the slow progress is because I am gaining muscles ...

Thanks for the chart, Possegal.

Martina

[five one]

137 :(. It's been up, down, up, down all week. Water weight - bleh...

[nolemom]

140 today. Going to Washington, D.C. for a girl's trip with my 14 year old daughter starting tomorrow. Hope I can walk off all the meals out.

[Possegal]

I'm adding in the updates now folks!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&output=html

[txred9876]

243.2

Woo hoo.... 40 lbs lost total!

[GLC1968]

First week on my new program (well, almost a week - I started on Sunday) and I'm down to 171.3. I'd like to say that I'm feeling good, but I'm not. I'm sore as s*** today! And I swear that I'm struggling to do things that used to be so easy for me (mostly abdominal) - I'm as weak as a kitten! :eek: I'm trying to tell myself that it's ok because the weaker I am when I start, the easier it'll be to see improvement as I continue. :) I am quite happy that I'm getting these workouts in - that was potentially my biggest challenge.

[GLC1968]

243.2

Woo hoo.... 40 lbs lost total!

Wow, awesome!! Congrats! :D

[Reesha]

Haha ugh 158 still.

[Biciclista]

you guys can shoot me for writing on this thread but there's an article in the NYTIMES right now that i found very profound; here's two excerpts:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/02/magazine/02cooking-t.html?ref=dining

Consider some recent research on the links between cooking and dietary health. A 2003 study by a group of Harvard economists led by David Cutler found that the rise of food preparation outside the home could explain most of the increase in obesity in America. Mass production has driven down the cost of many foods, not only in terms of price but also in the amount of time required to obtain them. The French fry did not become the most popular “vegetable” in America until industry relieved us of the considerable effort needed to prepare French fries ourselves. Similarly, the mass production of cream-filled cakes, fried chicken wings and taquitos, exotically flavored chips or cheesy puffs of refined flour, has transformed all these hard-to-make-at-home foods into the sort of everyday fare you can pick up at the gas station on a whim and for less than a dollar. The fact that we no longer have to plan or even wait to enjoy these items, as we would if we were making them ourselves, makes us that much more likely to indulge impulsively.

Cutler and his colleagues demonstrate that as the “time cost” of food preparation has fallen, calorie consumption has gone up, particularly consumption of the sort of snack and convenience foods that are typically cooked outside the home. They found that when we don’t have to cook meals, we eat more of them: as the amount of time Americans spend cooking has dropped by about half, the number of meals Americans eat in a day has climbed; since 1977, we’ve added approximately half a meal to our daily intake.
Cutler and his colleagues also surveyed cooking patterns across several cultures and found that obesity rates are inversely correlated with the amount of time spent on food preparation. The more time a nation devotes to food preparation at home, the lower its rate of obesity. In fact, the amount of time spent cooking predicts obesity rates more reliably than female participation in the labor force or income. Other research supports the idea that cooking is a better predictor of a healthful diet than social class: a 1992 study in The Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that poor women who routinely cooked were more likely to eat a more healthful diet than well-to-do women who did not.

“Easy. You want Americans to eat less? I have the diet for you. It’s short, and it’s simple. Here’s my diet plan: Cook it yourself. That’s it. Eat anything you want — just as long as you’re willing to cook it yourself.”

[nolemom]

My husband and I totally agree with the information in the article. We go weeks without eating out. We are both very sensitive to salt and it is not unusual for us to gain several pounds (temporarily) after eating what appeared to be a healthy meal at a restaurant. That is why I am concerned about my upcoming trip. I will be eating out almost all of my meals. I do a lot of my food prep on the weekend and then we put meals together from our reserves during the week.

[GLC1968]

Mimi - there is definitely something to that...we have absolutely become a 'fast food' nation (fast food meaning pre-prepared items...not just McDonalds).

Unfortunately, I can guarantee that the diet he proposes won't work for me! I didn't get fat solely by eating out and I won't get thin simply by eating in...not when my favorite way of using up zucchini is in zucchini bread! :p

[txred9876]

I eat out quite frequently and I am still loosing weight. I think it all has to do with ones choices, food and otherwise. I have cut out any and all soy (unless it was hidden and I didn't know it). I have lost quite a bit the last two weeks. I have also tried to stay active. I had to join the gym because its just been to hot to do much of anything.

tracking everything I eat on livestrong.com and if I know where I am going out to I look to see if their nutritional stuff is online so I can make better choices.

tina

[Jones]

175.6. I start my vacation Wednesday so I won't be here to weigh in for two Fridays. I hope I can eat in a reasonable fashion while away, I would really like to lose some weight on vacation. I think the break from the scale will do me some good, I get a little compulsive about weighing myself and I am really trying to change that behavior.


txred9876 congrats on 40lbs that is an accomplishment!

[nolemom]

Congrats Tina. I probably could eat out more if I avoided the soy products, but my weakness is sushi or anything Asian. I am tracking at livestrong also and it does seem to be helping. I am 45 pounds lighter than my top weight (8 years ago), but I had regained 25 pounds. I've dropped 25 since last September but would really like to drop another 5 pounds. I'm a mindless eater so having to log all my food at least makes me think about it (sometimes after the fact unfortunately). I enjoy following everyone's progress and the tips and comments are very helpful.

[Laterider21958]

155.76 my heaviest for a while. Guess those Tim Tams caught up with me! :eek:

[Possegal]

More updates! :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&output=html

[channlluv]

242

That's after a 21-mile ride this morning through Graham Swamp on the Lehigh Trail and through the nearby neighborhood my mother lives in. I'm so glad I brought my bike with me to Florida.

Roxy

[DirtDiva]

No weigh-in this weekend because I haven't made it to the gym. Hopefully all the coughing and snotting will have burned a calorie or two... :rolleyes:

[skinimini]

OMG! I'm up a pound--145 this week :(

I'm just hoping that it is fluid retention from all the recent plane travel (and I have yet another long trip next week--at least it's vacation)

[Susan Otcenas]

TINA - Congratualtions!!! Gold star! :D

Possegal,

Please put me at 128.5 for last Friday.

My mom was in town all last week. She's on WW too (down 18 pounds in 10 weeks. Go Mom!), so we ate very few restaurant meals. We carried healthy sandwiches, salads and fruit on all of our day trips. So, we ate better, and spent less, to boot! (There *was* a yummy berry/nectarine cobbler that Jeff made from a Cooking Light recipe, but we won't talk about that... ;) )

However, if I'm ever going to make my 125 goal (instead of bopping about between 127 & 130), I need to really buckle down and eat in reducing mode again, instead of in maintenance mode. But, I confess that after all those months of reducing (and the associated "deprivation"), I really *like* maintenance mode. :D

But if it's ever going to come off, it's going to have to be via calorie control. I get plenty of exercise already! (107 miles yesterday with 7000+ feet of climbing :eek:).

Susan

[gnat23]

135.0

-- gnat! (small flag wave)

[txred9876]

TINA - Congratualtions!!! Gold star! :D

Possegal,

Please put me at 128.5 for last Friday.

My mom was in town all last week. She's on WW too (down 18 pounds in 10 weeks. Go Mom!), so we ate very few restaurant meals. We carried healthy sandwiches, salads and fruit on all of our day trips. So, we ate better, and spent less, to boot! (There *was* a yummy berry/nectarine cobbler that Jeff made from a Cooking Light recipe, but we won't talk about that... ;) )

However, if I'm ever going to make my 125 goal (instead of bopping about between 127 & 130), I need to really buckle down and eat in reducing mode again, instead of in maintenance mode. But, I confess that after all those months of reducing (and the associated "deprivation"), I really *like* maintenance mode. :D

But if it's ever going to come off, it's going to have to be via calorie control. I get plenty of exercise already! (107 miles yesterday with 7000+ feet of climbing :eek:).

Susan

Thats a lot of climbing! I was just looking at about half that for the sat ride but a 1/3 of the climbing!

[Susan Otcenas]

Thats a lot of climbing! I was just looking at about half that for the sat ride but a 1/3 of the climbing!

Yes, it's alot of climbing, but I *like* to climb. :)

Heading out on vacation next week. 7 days, 450 miles, 35000 feet of climbing. WooHoo!

Susan

[DirtDiva]

Coughing and snotting FTW. Almost no exercise in the last two weeks, yet down to 65.3kg.

[limewave]

197.8

Slowing eaking my way down.

[five one]

134 today. Happy the number is lower, but I won't be convinced of real weight loss until I'm down a few more.

[katluvr]

Forgot to weigh in today.
Yesterday's weight had me up a bit. :(
So I'll try to remember to weigh and post this weekend.
As usual the scale is not moving much at all!

[Mistie]

I weighed in at 145.
M

[Susan Otcenas]

126.5

While it's really fun to type that number, I'm fairly certain I'm just dehydrated. I did my first 11 mile run yesterday morning and I'm behind the curve on re-hydrating. I've only seen that number one other time on my scale, 6-7 weeks ago, and I think I was dehydrated then too. :o

Hopefully I can lose it "for real" on next week's bicycling vacation. Discipline at the rest stops will be my challenge. OBR has some of the best rest stops of any organized ride I've ever done, and it's really easy to overindulge on all the goodies they put out for the riders.

Susan

[Veronica]

126.5
. Discipline at the rest stops will be my challenge. OBR has some of the best rest stops of any organized ride I've ever done, and it's really easy to overindulge on all the goodies they put out for the riders.



Discipline is remembering what you really want. :D

Veronica

[Susan Otcenas]

Discipline is remembering what you really want. :D



Ain't that the truth, girlfriend. Ain't that the truth.

Of course, sometimes I really *want* that extra cookie. :p

Susan

[channlluv]

245

[limewave]

Just thought I'd do a report:

11 inches lost in 8 weeks! :)
(includes hips, waist, upper arm, and thigh)

[Possegal]

Updating the week! :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&output=html

[Veronica]

Ain't that the truth, girlfriend. Ain't that the truth.

Of course, sometimes I really *want* that extra cookie. :p




You are on vacation. However, in spite of that, the calories DO count. But a week of small indulgences will not totally dis-rail you. Enjoy your vacation! While in Maine I ate a lot of Maine specific food that is not exactly healthy - cream horns come to mind. :D I always want to come back weighing the same as when I left; and that made me go run some mornings while on vacation.

Veronica

[GLC1968]

Mmmm, creme horns....


168.9 for me today. :D

It's working, it's working! In fact, I saw that number, blinked twice, and then smiled. Then after finishing the chores, I *almost* decided to stop at a coffee shop for breakfast on my way into work. I managed to eventually talk myself off the ledge. I did pull a fresh loaf of my own zucchini bread out of the freezer and a slice of that will be my 'splurge'. Sooooo much better (tasting and for me) than coffee shop pastries/baked goods!

It's all about choices...and making the right ones often enough to see results. ;)

[Veronica]

Mmmm, creme horns....



I only eat them in Maine, same thing with Whoopie Pies. There's something unique about the filling of Maine creme horns.


And Italians... I think it's the bread. At least they aren't too bad, other than all the bread. Yeah, trips to Maine are a nutritional nightmare.


Veronica

[Susan Otcenas]

I don't even know what a creme horn is. And that's probably a good thing. :)

GLC - way to go! Little changes yield big results.

Susan

[Veronica]

I don't even know what a creme horn is. And that's probably a good thing. :)

GLC - way to go! Little changes yield big results.



Flaky crust with a hollow center, filled with a sugary creme filling... my sister makes sure she has some on hand for me.

And yes, good job GLC. I was distracted by thoughts of creme horns. I wonder if there is a recipe for them in my Grange cookbook...

Veronica

[uk elephant]

staying put this week (214.6), but not surprising considering the lack of cycling/exercise this week. aiming high for next week, but August will be a busy month with company every week-end (and that always means I'll be baking lots of cakes). Luckily all the company are expecting lots of hiking so the exercise bit will be easy.

[GLC1968]

I don't even know what a creme horn is. And that's probably a good thing. :)

Yes, you do not know what you are missing and you should definitely keep it that way!

I feel the same about Biscuitville and milkshakes from CookOut (two restaurants in NC that everyone raved about, which I refused to try!).

[txred9876]

ok..I am up 2 lbs this week... 245.2

It is not from the lack of exercise. I looked back and 4 days I had very few "net" calories so I think my body went into starvation mode.

I will work hard on that this week.

[nolemom]

140 this morning - I guess all that walking in DC made up for the eating.:)

[Reesha]

155... well! I'm down!

[VeloVT]

137.5. Recovering from hamstring strain + ITBS so I'm only allowed limited exercise and I guess I haven't adjusted my eating down to compensate.

[deeaimond]

did my almost double century, but still not much loss.. 66.9kg/147lbs but i'm now 2 lbs from my end of august goal!!

[Possegal]

Glad you finished your long ride, good for you!

Been adding in the updates!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&output=html

[Little Lyon]

How does this work? I can't ride right now, but I want to lose weight very badly.

[ABeezles]

Do people here want to lose weight for an aesthetic thing? Health reasons? providing your eating healthily and riding your bike it shouldn't really matter!
This is coming from someone who has been 69kg, then 35kg, and now healthily in the middle.

[nolemom]

Do people here want to lose weight for an aesthetic thing? Health reasons? providing your eating healthily and riding your bike it shouldn't really matter!
This is coming from someone who has been 69kg, then 35kg, and now healthily in the middle.
It started out as a health decision. I am at high risk for developing Type II diabetes due to my three rounds of gestational diabetes (including one pregnancy that required insulin). I had always done the yo-yo diet thing - lost 40 and regained 25, etc. After my brother passed away unexpectedly at 47, I decided to make real lifestyle changes. I began to focus on healthy eating and decided to try bike riding since my DH loved it so much. He had lost 40lbs by eating right and cycling like a maniac. When I began to seriously cycle in September of last year, the weight came off and I could still eat enough to not feel like I was on a diet. I now ride between 140 and 180 miles a week and have become a decent cyclist. In December of last year, I finally hit a normal BMI for the first time in over 20 years. Now, I want to lose the last pounds to be a better cyclist. I am happy with the way I look and feel great, so I am just trying to focus on making wiser food choices. I still struggle with the emotional eating issues but I find being part of this group helps me to think about the long-term goals instead of the immediate craving.

[VeloVT]

Do people here want to lose weight for an aesthetic thing? Health reasons? providing your eating healthily and riding your bike it shouldn't really matter!
This is coming from someone who has been 69kg, then 35kg, and now healthily in the middle.

ABeezles, I should give you the benefit of the doubt, but this really seems like a trolling question on a thread titled "July/August Weight Loss Thread." Clearly, before opening the thread, you could tell that most posters would be discussing losing weight. Why is it necessary to question their motivations?

Personally, I have absolutely no shame is saying that I am trying to lose weight primarily (although not solely) for cosmetic reasons. At 5'6" and 137ish, my BMI is 22, which is perfectly healthy. However, I'm heavier than I've been my entire adult life. I'm 29 and my "set-point" has been in the low 120s since maybe age 18. I had a number of stressful life situations over the past two years and put on over 20 pounds (I was up to 144.5). I'm still not "fat" by the "average American" scale, but you had better believe that I notice the extra weight all the time (not only because I ballooned from a size 4 to a size 10, but I notice it when I wake up in the morning and I"m lying on my arm, and my arm isn't lean and hard, and I notice it hugely when I climb hills on my bike and when running). I also am considering a marathon in a little under a year, and I want to drop the weight before I begin serious training so I will have a chance at my goal time. Everyone has a right to decide her own ideal weight without a complete stranger sticking his or her nose in and suggesting that it's unnecessary, shallow, or disordered.

/Rant

[ABeezles]

ABeezles, I should give you the benefit of the doubt, but this really seems like a trolling question on a thread titled "July/August Weight Loss Thread." Clearly, before opening the thread, you could tell that most posters would be discussing losing weight. Why is it necessary to question their motivations?

Personally, I have absolutely no shame is saying that I am trying to lose weight primarily (although not solely) for cosmetic reasons. At 5'6" and 137ish, my BMI is 22, which is perfectly healthy. However, I'm heavier than I've been my entire adult life. I'm 29 and my "set-point" has been in the low 120s since maybe age 18. I had a number of stressful life situations over the past two years and put on over 20 pounds (I was up to 144.5). I'm still not "fat" by the "average American" scale, but you had better believe that I notice the extra weight all the time (not only because I ballooned from a size 4 to a size 10, but I notice it when I wake up in the morning and I"m lying on my arm, and my arm isn't lean and hard, and I notice it hugely when I climb hills on my bike and when running). I also am considering a marathon in a little under a year, and I want to drop the weight before I begin serious training so I will have a chance at my goal time. Everyone has a right to decide her own ideal weight without a complete stranger sticking his or her nose in and suggesting that it's unnecessary, shallow, or disordered.

/Rant

I never suggested that any individual's weight loss was unnecessary, shallow or disordered. And indeed, beside my theory for health at any size I am sure there are people who genuinely would like to lose weight here for health reasons.

And despite you stating that I am sticking my nose in, I haven't directly commented on anyone's post, merely stated that—far out—there is a number fixation here. And just that in my experience (and in that of a number of female AND male cyclists that I train with) this has resulted in them doing damaging things to themselves.

I am not accusing anyone of doing damaging things to themselves on this forum, as mentioned above, I am merely suggesting that perhaps there is another way at looking at things. That is all.

[VeloVT]

I suppose I shouldn't continue this discussion here since it's a distraction to the thread. However, I would again draw your attention to the fact that the thread title is "weight loss challenge" and it's laid out in the first post that a spreadsheet will be maintained to help motivate posters to achieve their goals. It's nice that you have an approach that works for you, but it's inappropriate for you to barge in on this thread where posters are supporting each other in working toward their goals and suggest that it looks like "numbers fixation."

If you want to start your own thread about your "fit at any size" theory, go ahead, but this thread is really not the place to proselytize.

[jesvetmed]

Well I have been SO sidetracked for awhile! I missed the end of the last challenge, and totally missed the first part of this one! I'll keep up for the next one! Come fall I'm ready to focus again on maintaining or losing a little weight, instead of gaining again!

GOOD WORK EVERYONE!
Jes

[Possegal]

How does this work? I can't ride right now, but I want to lose weight very badly.

We just keep a running spreadsheet here with our weights, and our goal for the 8-week period. People check in every week and I update the chart. For me, it sort of helps me be accountable (though so far I've not been too successful, but I still believe I will be) and also folks here are all in the same boat so they all have some good advice and always a lot of encouragement.

We do this in 8-week increments, so as we near the end of this one, I'll post a new thread that will have the next 8-weeks and people will post if they want to join in and I'll add them in.

You can join in any time though, just by giving the current weight. You can give a goal weight too, but some folks find that doesnt' help them and we're OK with that too. Basically, just here to help in any way. :)

[Reesha]

How does this work? I can't ride right now, but I want to lose weight very badly.

I think that walking fast 45 minutes to an hour every day is probably one of the most effective weight loss regimens I ever did. I could do it anywhere I wanted, every day. I also watched my calorie intake overall, but that should go without saying.

[GLC1968]

I am not accusing anyone of doing damaging things to themselves on this forum, as mentioned above, I am merely suggesting that perhaps there is another way at looking at things. That is all.

Perhaps not, but honestly, coming into THIS particular thread and questioning our motivation is a bit rude.

Yes, in theory, exercising and eating well should make us all healthy individuals. And that's great if you've figured that out for yourself. But there are many of us who find that tracking our weight is as good a number as any to track. There is no 'fixation' here. Hell, look back over the past year of these posts and see how we all have been on and then off again. It's not an obsession by any stretch of the imagination - we are purely looking for camaraderie and motivation here.

And seriously, I'm 5'4" and according to BMI, I'm 30 lbs overweight. According to MY personal goals, I'm 40 lbs overweight. According to the charts and what is 'normal' for my height, I'm 50 lbs overweight. Gee... do I need to lose weight? Aestheticly? For health? For performance? Yes, yes, yes, and yes. :rolleyes:

[limewave]

Perhaps not, but honestly, coming into THIS particular thread and questioning our motivation is a bit rude.

Yes, in theory, exercising and eating well should make us all healthy individuals. And that's great if you've figured that out for yourself. But there are many of us who find that tracking our weight is as good a number as any to track. There is no 'fixation' here. Hell, look back over the past year of these posts and see how we all have been on and then off again. It's not an obsession by any stretch of the imagination - we are purely looking for camaraderie and motivation here.

And seriously, I'm 5'4" and according to BMI, I'm 30 lbs overweight. According to MY personal goals, I'm 40 lbs overweight. According to the charts and what is 'normal' for my height, I'm 50 lbs overweight. Gee... do I need to lose weight? Aestheticly? For health? For performance? Yes, yes, yes, and yes. :rolleyes:

+1
Well said.

[solobiker]

I have to agree with the above post as well. I have participated in the other challenges the past few months, just took this one off as I have a lot going on in my life right now. I find it rude to to ask a question like that. People are participating in this for a variety of reasons. I enjoy it for the support..either to recieve it or provide it.

[DirtDiva]

65.8kg this week.

(I should have gone to the gym right before dinner instead of right after... :p)

[uk elephant]

I weighed myself on Wednesday morning and was very happy, then today I'm up a pound again. Bugger. But I'll keep at it. Today's weigh-in at 215.2. Will definitely need to do that bike ride this week-end.

[katluvr]

Down from last week (which I forgot to officially report since my weight was up).
Not making much progress.
123.4
I don't think I'll hit my goal!:(

[channlluv]

246

damndamndamn

[limewave]

Staying steady. Exactly the same as last week.

Time to ramp it up again! Wheeeeee!!!!!!

[Possegal]

Updating as I type. :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&output=html

[txred9876]

I have been like a yo yo this challenge.... back down to 244.4.

I really didn't want to drop this week because my triathlon is on sunday.....but I will take it anyway! I think I started building more muscle and after I started eating more the days I worked out I lost a little more. I wish this was an exact science!!!! grrr

Tina

ps.. I belong to another group that weighs on mondays. This has been a good deterant for me not to blow it over the weekends.

[AnnieBikes]

Hi, I am out in Halfway, OR, halfway through my 3rd Great Bicycle Adventure for Hospice and have no scale!! With all I have been eating on this ride, I will be a blimp when I get home...maybe muscle weight?!! I miss the forums. Hello to all of you.

Blog address is below.

[ABeezles]

Hi again,

I apologise if I came across as rude or offended anyone. It definitely wasn't intended.

[Laterider21958]

Hi, I'm 'fessing up......7th Aug 70.8kg or 155.76lbs and 14th Aug 70.9 or 155.98 lbs...absolutely devastating readings. :eek: Almost scared to hop on the scales this coming Friday! It seems so much worse now that I've been consistently over 70 kgs.

[GLC1968]

Grumble, grumble....170.2. I guess the missed workouts combined with a super high calorie work dinner on Monday was a bad combination! Oops!

Back on track for this next week. The good news is that even though the scale isn't cooperating, my clothes are fitting better. :)

[katluvr]

I have been 122.4 for 3 days now (yippee!!) In case I forget to weigh tomorrow it goes up...I thought I would submit my weight now.
Over 1 full week of loggin all food and execise and NOT adding food just because I exercised. SO maybe this is helping.
Yes, I am hungry!
But pants feel looser.:)

[DirtDiva]

65.2kg.

[uk elephant]

215.4. this is moving in the wrong direction...I will have to do better next week...it doesn't show on the scales, but I do think I'm doing better: not snacking at work or before dinner, working out more....now that my bike is back from the shop I'll be cycling to work again next week so that should help.

[txred9876]

This week has been somewhat strange. I think I am being punished for not using my lymphedema pump this week... I have been anywhere from 240.2-246 this week....but landed at 244.6 this morning.

I went down to 240.2 on tuesday....but with much exercise and not using pump i know i have fluid where it should not be.....maybe I will get it all together this next week.

This last sunday I did my triathlon....shaved off 16 min from my last full triathlon (even though this one had an additional 400m+ run/walk/jog up the hill through loose sand and 3 more miles on the bike).

I took monday off... I thought I deserved that since during the triathlon I burned approx 4500+ calories!
Tuesday - light cardio - 30 min, 15 min light weights, my blisters still were not healed to do a bunch
wednesday - blisters doing a bit better but not totally healed 45min cardio, 30 min weights
thrus - 900 meter swim
today- I am meeting with a personal trainer ....so she can kill me..LOL
tomorrow is our mamma jamma training ride - not sure how far/which route I will choose....

Sunday will be my day of rest and house cleaning day!

Have a great weekend all.
Tina

[five one]

Holding at 134. I forgot to report last week, but it was also 134.

[GLC1968]

168.5 for me. Was hoping for lower, but I'll take it. :)

[channlluv]

248, but I'm back home from two months on the road and eating whatever we could find just off the highway, and back to my green smoothies and long rides around Lake Miramar and Fiesta Island. This weight will come off.

Roxy

[nolemom]

This last sunday I did my triathlon....shaved off 16 min from my last full triathlon (even though this one had an additional 400m+ run/walk/jog up the hill through loose sand and 3 more miles on the bike).
Excellent!!!

139 for me this week.

[Reesha]

Wooo a delayed weight loss! 152! 8')

[Jones]

Two weeks of regular eating, not trying to count calories just eat food and I gained 4lbs. I am really surprised I gained so much. I mountain biked everyday for minimum 1 hour max 3 hours, several days I also swam, hiked or went tubing. I know I over ate at two meals but the rest of the time I ate what I thought was pretty healthy home cooked food and really did not over indulge. I think I need to keep a food diary even when on vacation so I can truly know what I am eating.
Anyway in a giant step backward I now weigh 179.6 here's to hoping at least 4lbs of it is water weight.
It's nice to be back on TE and be accountable again:)

[Reesha]

That's definitely the story of my spring, summer, Jones. Somehow in the last week or two the weight finally decided to start melting off. I'm wearing jeans right now that I haven't fit since wintertime!

[Jones]

Reesha congrats on getting into your jeans. I just wish I could lose it as fast as I can gain it.

[Mistie]

I was out of town last week without scale. I am now 142! THANKS!

[Laterider21958]

Weight for 21st Aug is 71.3 Kg - sorry I'm still in shock and haven't done the conversion to lbs. Can't work it out. No overeating, limited bread intake, no desserts or sweets or chips. I walked to work 4 of the 5 days instead of driving and put weight on! I was expecting perhaps to lose a little, certainly not put more on. :eek:

[katluvr]

OMG only 2 more weeks.
Definitely NOT going to make my goal. Might as well sign me up for the next 8weeks! Story of my life!

[Susan Otcenas]

129.5 on friday.

This past weekend = big miles *and* big meals. :o I think the meals won out.

[limewave]

Crummy week. Haven't weighed in. Spent all weekend in bed with kleenex and chocolate.

But I am done with the pity-party. Back in action today. Will report on Friday.

[katluvr]

Susan,
Same problem.
Road a fair amount this weekend. Tried to keep food intake moderate. I was HUNGRY...still not happy this AM. Not toooooo much up, but some. I suspect it will equilbrate tomorrow AM. That is why I DON'T like weighing on Monday. But I had to check in.
Riding makes me sooooooo hungry!

[Possegal]

Sorry for the delay. I was in Philly for the Livestrong Challenge and although I had my laptop with me, I wasn't checking my standard websites very often!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&output=html

[katluvr]

:mad:
OK, I know it is NOT Friday. But I have been up all week (weight that is). As usual I don't know if I'll remember to weigh or post tomorrow. So I'll go ahead and do that now:
123.4 (is that back where I started? --almost).
So I need to relook at this past week...food log, activity, etc. Darn it!:mad:

[Possegal]

No problem that it isn't Friday, whatever day works best for folks, no biggie!


http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&output=html

[Laterider21958]

Friday - again!!! Latest weight 156.2. Lots of walking this week - lost a little:) I think I'm safe in saying (ahead of the end of our current challenge) that I won't reach my goal - yet again. Will keep trying though. Still walking to work.

[uk elephant]

back up to 216.2 this week. Once again not doing well for the challenge, but I haven't completely given up. I'll keep at it, and continue for the next challenge. Although the weight isn't coming off yet, I'm feeling stronger and fitter than I have done in a long time so something must be working...

[Mistie]

142 still.

[skinimini]

144.

It's been a while since I've checked-in. Too much travel this summer. I had really hoped to make it to my official WW goal of 140 by Sept 1--that's definitely not gonna happen :( I'm just glad that I didn't end up gaining this summer. Perhaps the next 4 lbs will come off with the next cycle.

[Susan Otcenas]

127.

[five one]

134 again.

[channlluv]

244.6

Got a new digital scale - not a Tanita, ha! - that measures all sorts of stuff for my birthday from my mom, including weight to the ounce, and allegedly, water composition, bone mass, fat % and so on.

So far it won't give me a reading on all of that, though. I keep getting and Error message. I think I'm just too fat to fit into their algorithms. It works for D*H. HE gets a full reading. He's lost 40 pounds in the last five months. Figures.

Roxy

[Jones]

176.0

I have to get better at goal setting. I won't reach my goal this time and I haven't reached my goal in the previous two challenges. Maybe next time, will there be a next time? Please say yes.

[Possegal]

:) Of course there will be a next time. After next week's final weight, I'll start a new thread for the next 8 weeks.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&output=html

[Jones]

Thank you:)

[uk elephant]

Just out of curiosity (or something) I weighed myself again yesterday morning. 214.0!! The lowest yet this challenge! Could I swap out Friday's weigh-in with yesterdays? It was a far more uplifting morning....and a good motivation to do better this week.

[Possegal]

Oh I'm all about being more uplifting! I totally get that.

Not a problem, consider it changed. :)

[nolemom]

138 - not my goal but in the right direction.

[txred9876]

I am going to start weighing on Mondays because I do that with another group and its hard enough to do it once a week let alone 2. I also behave myself more over the weekend knowing I have to get on that scale monday morning.

With that said... current weight is 241.8.

Tina

[Possegal]

Mondays are no problem! I do it that way myself many weeks.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t03S6IxokVaxuJn6HkNrOqg&output=html

[Reesha]

Ended at 152!!! Huzzah! (closer than I was before-- and fit in a bunch of pants that I couldn't before!)

[DirtDiva]

Oops. Forgot to weigh in over the weekend. 64.9kg today.

[Susan Otcenas]

Ended at 152!!! Huzzah! (closer than I was before-- and fit in a bunch of pants that I couldn't before!)

Yay, Reesha!!

[GLC1968]

Congrats, Reesha!

I'm skipping my weigh in for last week. My parents have been in town and there has been a lot of eating and drinking going on and very little vigorous activity. I'm back on track today and will give myself a 'pass' to skip the weigh-in until 9/4. Let's hope I didn't do too much damage!

[Reesha]

Thanks folks! I think there was a bit of a delayed reaction to all my summer's hard work-- although eating low fat has helped significantly too I think. Lots of asian inspired foods!

I have recently mastered Kimchi Jigae-- a spicy Korean stew with tofu, pork and kimchi (yum!)

[jesvetmed]

Congratulations, Reesha!

[DirtDiva]

Finished this challenge on 65.0 kg. Aiming for 63.5kg next time.

[katluvr]

I have not tracked food all week.
I have been very hungry all week.
My workouts have been less (not feeling well and week before my tri).

But I end on 122.4...so I was better than I thought. Not my goal. Not sure I can ever really get there. My body or my eating/activity level seems to settle here not matter what.

Count me in for the next one. I MUST get under 120. My real goal is to have significant wieght off by Nov. 2 when I begin my 16 week marathon training plan. I know how hard it is to lose weight when in a serious TP for endurance. If I could get under 115....by Nov. 2nd, surely that is possible?:o

Good job and good luck to all!:D