WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE - 7 Weeks-10#'s

[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

[Blueberry]

-2 lbs this am!!!

I was scared to get on the scales - it's been a rough week. I have a trial starting Monday, and had 3 13 hour days in a row. Not exactly conducive to good eating habits. So, I think I just lucked out - but I did, at least, try to limit the damage, and had quickly gotten back to normal eating habits (at least until I'm actually in the trial - then all bets are off).

CA

[kelownagirl]

Go Lynette and CA! You're right about the planning. I always have trouble near the end of the week when I start running out of the right foods and am too busy to get to the store. It's all about being prepared!

I had a tummy bug last week and lost a bit, down to 119.5-120 now. I waited for 3-4 days before I confirmed the loss in case it was just dehydration. Five more lbs to go!

[Flybye]

Hey there! I am so proud of all of you.

I weighed on Thursday morning, as was the plan, and was down on the scale, too. I can't remember the exact #'s, as it is Saturday today, I didn't post on Thursday, and my mind is a fickle thing!

I was going to post my #'s Thursday, but got distracted with the two day sale at Terry. Thanks alot for the tip, btw. I got my order in just in the nick of time because we are switching internet service providers at home and they shut down our access just after the order was placed.

Anyhow, I am doing great but have a pretty challenging couple of days, as we are celebrating two birthdays this weekend and have company coming for two days.

Knowing that you are all doing so well is encouragement enough to get me through the weekend! Thanks!

I am at work using the internet access here. I will most likely post on Tuesday, IF we get our internet access at home hooked up Monday night!

Good Job - can't wait to find out how well everyone is doing when I log on next!

[snowtulip]

Great Job Everyone!

I'm holding steady, no loss or gain since last week. Which I'll take anytime!

[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

[Pedal Wench]

Down 1! Yippee. Did a 73-mile ride yesterday, probably didn't eat enough afterwards, but with the holiday this week and my BF in town, it's gonna be tough. I think that as long as I keep control in the back of my mind, and make smart choices wherever we go to eat, I'll be okay.

[kelownagirl]

Weeeelllll, I was 119.5 and 119.0 over the weekend but back up to 120.1 this morning so 'll stick with that. I'm always lighter on the weekends. Ah well.... A lb is a lb.

[VeloVT]

Well this morning I weighed in at 120, which given my super stress eating due to exams at the beginning of the week is not a bad result. Haven't lost anything this week, but haven't gained anything -- and the good behavior at the end of the week was apparently enough to offset to bad behavior at the beginning of the week. Phew!!!

Now I have to try to lose a pound or so before Thursday because while I can definitely avoid GORGING on Thanksgiving, it's still going to involve going off the diet for a day. Then I will have to plan ahead carefully so I can stay on my diet during the three weeks after this one, which will be crazy, end of semester, term paper-writing, final exam-taking weeks. One thing I need to do as much as possible is try to get as much sleep as possible, because being underslept always kills my diet.

[bambu101]

OK- I am out of this challenge. I am going to slink over to the Over 50 can’t lose the weight thread, or whatever it is called.
Despite my best efforts, I keep going up a half pound, and then down a half pound, but always creeping up a little. It is VERY frustrating to work out 5 to 6 days per week, including 2-3 intense weight workouts, and riding, walking, or the Nordic Track for about 5 to 7 hours of aerobics, and GAIN! My diet is pretty good- about 1400 to 1500 calories, with an emphasis on lean protein, veggies, and small amounts of fat and sugar.

I lost 34 pounds on Weight Watcher’s in 2000, pre-menopausal, put it back on over the last few years, and really started having problems with the weight after menopause in 2004. I had my thyroid tested, and that was normal. It just seems like no matter what I try, it just doesn’t work anymore- WW Online, high protein, counting calories (CalorieKing, SparkPeople, Self Diet Challenge), increasing the weight workouts intensity, etc. I don’t know what to do! I feel like I have tried everything.

I refuse to give up completely, but it sure is frustrating. Good luck to everyone else in this challenge!

[five one]

Been off the bike for a loooong week trying to get over this cold. It was hard sending DH off on "our" Sunday ride yesterday, but didn't want to risk extending this cold into the holiday weekend.

So I'm back up to 135.6 this morning. I'm hoping at least some of it is just retained water. Did an hour on the trainer this morning, so hopefully I can get back on track now. Looking forward to a small slice of pumpkin pie on Thursday. Friday is DH's birthday and he's requested carrot cake. Gonna be tough not to dive headlong into that! I'll be looking for support on Friday from everyone.

Hope everyone makes healthy eating choices today. Keep up the good work!

[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?