WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE - 7 Weeks-10#'s

[Pedal Wench]

Not worth posting? An embarrassed smilie?

The seven week challenge is ten pounds

You have lost ten percent of that in one week. That's a fine start!

Let's change that smilie to this one:

Karen in Boise

Put that way, I'll take that smilie!

[solobiker]

Holding steady at 150. Went for a 1.5 hour ride after work today. ( i am at work by 545am so i have a fair amount of time after work to ride before it gets dark) Problem is that when I increase my cycling my wieght goes up as does my pants size

[Over50Newbie]

Staying accountable:

Wednesday, November 14

Calories: 1536
Exercise: None (rest day)
Water: 64 ounces
Vitamins/Supplements: Multivitamin, Calcium, Soy, Flaxseed Oil
Weight: 142

Thursday, November 15

Calories: 1326
Exercise: 1 hour workout with Tom, my personal trainer (he kicked my butt!)
Water: 64 ounces
Vitamins/Supplements: Multivitamin, Calcium, Soy, Flaxseed Oil
Weight: 142

Lynette

[firenze11]

I was very pleased this morning to weigh myself and find I'm at 148.5. I hope it's not just water!

Last Thursday: 150
Today: 148.5

Still sick with a cold though, so I haven't been exercising. Last time I did that I prolonged my cold for over a month. I know some people can do it but it doesn't help my body. Oh well.

[limewave]

Monday: 174.5
Today: 174.5

And I am so happy. I know I didn't lose weight, but I had been above 177 for so long that to stay steady at 174.5 is truly wonderful.

I'm going to step it up over the weekend and see if I can't be down to 173.9 on Monday. And, only about 3 more lbs and I'll be down a size

[NoNo]

Morning ladies! Glad to see some good vibes creeping back in here

Ate very well yesterday, back to my normal routine. Did 30 min. on the eliptical and some pilates, which brings me to 3 days this week that I've worked out. I want to aim for 4 and ideally 5, and I think I'll get the results I want. Having maintained the same weight for 3 1/2 years, I think it's really exercise that's going to get those last stubborn pounds off. Period's nearly over, so the weight is going back down, but this morning I was at 125.4. Tomorrow we're tailgating the Yale/Harvard game (just because we live near the Yale Bowl, not because any of us are Ivy Leaguers ) so it's going to be very hard to eat well. I'm going to bring a veggie tray and try to find some kind of deceptively healthy dessert I can make. Have a great weekend everyone!

[Trek420]

...I was not going to join this thread because with a remodel going on and less sun I don't have time to ride. I figured I'd get back to work when done on the condo. But Wednesday I weighed myself and I'm down 4.2 lbs from before. Since with less training I'm concerned that could be muscle mass I'll hit the gym.

[caribou]

Holding steady at 150. Went for a 1.5 hour ride after work today. ( i am at work by 545am so i have a fair amount of time after work to ride before it gets dark) Problem is that when I increase my cycling my wieght goes up as does my pants size

Yes, but that weight goes into great-looking muscles, instead of unhealthy, unattractive jiggle! And the muscles work much better for powering up a hill than the jiggly fat does.

[solobiker]

Yes, but that weight goes into great-looking muscles, instead of unhealthy, unattractive jiggle! And the muscles work much better for powering up a hill than the jiggly fat does.

So very true Thanks

[Over50Newbie]

Staying Accountable:

Friday, November 14

Calories: 1626
Exercise: None (rest day)
Water: 64 ounces
Vitamins/Supplements: Multivitamin, Calcium, Soy, Flaxseed Oil
Weight: 142.0

I'm going to start reporting my weight including the tenths.

I'm getting close to 141!

Lynette

[Tuckervill]

SOOOO close, Lynette!!! Keep going!

Karen

[Over50Newbie]

Thanks, Karen -

We can all use all of the support that we can get!

How's it going for you?

This is not easy, but I am findig that planning is the key to the whole process. If I plan ahead, I am less apt to make unhealthy choices.

Lynette

[nonsmoker3]

Start - 147
11/15 - 145.5

This morning 148????????

WTF???????????

I exercise like a crazy person and eat like a saint. I don't get it. I just don't get it.

[Over50Newbie]

NonSmoker,

Boy, have I "been there, done that]!" Many, many times!!!!!

Just a few thoughts:

Are are you eating enough calories? Your body will not lose weight if it thinks it is in starvation mode. And, believe or not, you can actually gain weight while not eating enough. Don't let your calories go under 1200.

Also, how about water weight? Especially if the most recent foods that you have consumed are salty. You might just be retaining water.

Also, how about hormonal issues (time of the month, etc)?

Lastly, I also thought I was eating like a saint until I actually started journaling my daily food and exercise. Once I added up my calories daily, I found that some days were not exactly as saintly as I thought.

This could be just me, not you, so please don't be offended. I just found that I did not find success until I wrote down every piece of food that went into my mouth every day.

Lynette

[nonsmoker3]

NonSmoker,

Boy, have I "been there, done that]!" Many, many times!!!!!

Just a few thoughts:

Are are you eating enough calories? Your body will not lose weight if it thinks it is in starvation mode. And, believe or not, you can actually gain weight while not eating enough. Don't let your calories go under 1200.

Also, how about water weight? Especially if the most recent foods that you have consumed are salty. You might just be retaining water.

Also, how about hormonal issues (time of the month, etc)?

Lastly, I also thought I was eating like a saint until I actually started journaling my daily food and exercise. Once I added up my calories daily, I found that some days were not exactly as saintly as I thought.

This could be just me, not you, so please don't be offended. I just found that I did not find success until I wrote down every piece of food that went into my mouth every day.

Lynette

Thanks Lynette. I tend to get bent out of shape over this weight thing. I log my food faithfully, but you are so right about my hormones. This peri-menopause has got me pulling my hair out! Could very well be I am about to start. I just never know anymore!

I was curious about what ratio of carbs, fat, and protein everyone goes by. I think I may be eating too many carbs. I usually get 50/25/25 a day. Anyone else? Any advice?