Weigh-in Week of March 3

[Triskeliongirl]

...Last night I took a look at my measurements from March last year and compared them to now. I have lost 20 inches over all. 4 inches each of my waist, hips, tummy and 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 inches off my arms, thighs, bust etc....

BIG CONGRATS! That is outstanding progress. Perhaps you really have reached a natural minimum. When I was younger, just like you I lost a lot of weight but stalled around 120, and then I really upped my marathon training and cut out more food to get to 115, but when I checked my bodyfat, I realized that to get below 120 I had to start losing muscle, which backfired, and then I rapidly gained the weight back and more, losing my calorie burning muscle tissue! I am also curious what your starting weight was a year ago.

[Bikingmomof3]

My focus has been on lean muscle. I wear a size 6 and plan to stay in a 6. Anything smaller (and I have been a size 0), I personally do not think looks good on me, I like curves.

Since changing my routine almost 4 weeks ago, I have shed 12 pounds, but more importantly for me, 8". I have not yet taken my measurements for this week, but guess another 2" change.

Off the top of my head, I do not have my body fat % decrease, but it has steadily declined. Yippee!

Overall, in the past year I have shed 60 pounds and 59" overall.

It took me 2 pregnancies and years of not caring to gain, so I expect a slow, slow change in my body. healthy is good.

[Pika]

Yikes- I am back to 140-(that is up about .5lb)
I think my body loves being at 140 I have to really struggle to get below that.
This week I was eating real food again (vs. the cleanse food)so that is likely part of it-and knowing myself, it is not what I'm eating-which is really good stuff- but the volume that I am eating too bad I really love to eat.
My exercise this week
Sunday swim-2000m
Tues run 8km
Wed bike- killer suffer-o-rama compliments of evil troy
Sat- long slow run 2hr.10 min.

looking back, I do see that I missed a few workout this lst week too! Better get back on track this week.

I wish I had thought of measuring myself first- it would be nice to see that number change as well as weight.
Here's to a better week this week

[Bikingmomof3]

I wish I had thought of measuring myself first- it would be nice to see that number change as well as weight.
Here's to a better week this week

Measure yourself now. It is very satisfying to see areas tone up and tose numbers change.

[kelownagirl]

BIG CONGRATS! That is outstanding progress. Perhaps you really have reached a natural minimum. When I was younger, just like you I lost a lot of weight but stalled around 120, and then I really upped my marathon training and cut out more food to get to 115, but when I checked my bodyfat, I realized that to get below 120 I had to start losing muscle, which backfired, and then I rapidly gained the weight back and more, losing my calorie burning muscle tissue! I am also curious what your starting weight was a year ago.

I was 141 lbs a year ago. I "dieted" from April - July and lost about 11 lbs. I also started riding then and that contributed to the loss for sure. Then I just enjoyed my summer, rode lots, and ate what I wanted - gained back only 2 lbs. I dieted again in the fall and lost another 6 lbs and then enjoyed th Christmas break - gained back 2 lbs again. Then I started dieting again in January. This has been the hardest session because I am dieting but I am just barely losing weight. I suspect that it is the lack of exercise but I am at least happy that I am not gaining weight which I would be if I ate the way I used to. Once I can get a regular 100-150 km in a week, it'll be interesting to see if the fat comes off more easily. If not, I will resign myself to this weight. I think I look great right now, in regular clothes anyway. And maybe those tummy rolls from 3 pregnancies will never go away eh? I also working hard at the weights so I don't lose muscle. Ultimately, it won't be the weight I look at, it'll be the measuring tape and the appearance.

[kelownagirl]

Congrats on your losses everyone! BMO - 59" wow! That is amazing and it sounds like you have a very good, realistic "plan." I think the hardest thing for me (and probably most people) when I started "dieting," was not expecting huge drops. The miracle diets just don't happen. I am content with long-term goals (25 lbs in 15 months) and I take breaks to enjoy life too. When I get married in two weeks, there is no way I'm going to diet. I may gain back a pound or two but what the heck. I have no intentions to be less than a size 6 either. I want to have boobs for one thing.

I often use the word "diet" in quotations because it's not really a diet per se for me anymore. It's just thoughtful healthy eating. I DO count calories when I am "dieting" if nothing else but to stop myself from silly eating - handfuls of this and that, thoughtless calories for no good reason.

[Bikingmomof3]

Congrats on your losses everyone! BMO - 59" wow! That is amazing and it sounds like you have a very good, realistic "plan." I think the hardest thing for me (and probably most people) when I started "dieting," was not expecting huge drops. The miracle diets just don't happen. I am content with long-term goals (25 lbs in 15 months) and I take breaks to enjoy life too. When I get married in two weeks, there is no way I'm going to diet. I may gain back a pound or two but what the heck. I have no intentions to be less than a size 6 either. I want to have boobs for one thing.

I often use the word "diet" in quotations because it's not really a diet per se for me anymore. It's just thoughtful healthy eating. I DO count calories when I am "dieting" if nothing else but to stop myself from silly eating - handfuls of this and that, thoughtless calories for no good reason.

Thank you. I am where I want to be weight wise. I am now focusing on lean muscle build-up and maintaining my size 6 body.

[snowtulip]

Wow, great job everyone. I'm always so glad to come back here for motivation.

Things are not moving for me, I've gained two pounds lost no inches and I can't figure it out!

I started a vegetarian diet late last year, stick to 1200-1300 calories a day (using calorie king to track my food) and work out 5-6 days a week (strength and aerobic) and NADA, ZIP, NOTHING. I'd be fine if I was gaining, but losing inches. Aargh!

Good thing I can reflect on your suceess to keep me going, thanks everyone for sharing, it keeps me focused.

[Bikingmomof3]

Wow, great job everyone. I'm always so glad to come back here for motivation.

Things are not moving for me, I've gained two pounds lost no inches and I can't figure it out!

I started a vegetarian diet late last year, stick to 1200-1300 calories a day (using calorie king to track my food) and work out 5-6 days a week (strength and aerobic) and NADA, ZIP, NOTHING. I'd be fine if I was gaining, but losing inches. Aargh!

Good thing I can reflect on your suceess to keep me going, thanks everyone for sharing, it keeps me focused.

Have you thought of increasing your daily caloric intake? You are exercising quite a bit, so it may be the boost your body needs.

[limewave]

Hi Everyone,
I've been checking out the thread and using it as encouragement for myself. For the most part, I'm pretty content with where I've been at. I'm a size 12--sexy and curvy I ran a marathon this last fall and I'd like to run another two or three this year. I want to improve my time and I figure one of the best ways to help me out is to drop some weight.

I could use some input. Right now, I weigh 170lbs. I do pilates for 30 minutes 3-4 days a week, run 45 to 60 min 3 to 4 days and ride my trainer for 45 to 60 minutes 3-4 days a week. I usually carry my daughter hiking or snow-shoeing for 1.5 to 2 hrs once a week as well. Sunday is my rest day. Phew.

Normally I eat 2400 calories a day. But, as I am trying to lose weight, I've cut it back to 1500-1800: 50% carbs, 25% pro, 25% fat.

I have lost no weight. In fact, I've gained 1.5 lbs. I also have not lost any inches. My jeans are snug

Any ideas on how to get things jump started? I'm concerned about cutting my calories any more because when I do that, I don't have the energy to do my workouts. I could use some encouragement.

Thanks everyone!