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!

[Kano]

Minor frustration this morning when I popped on the scale -- I was up about 1.5. I'm pretty sure it's all in these tender boobies, it's that time again. And yikes, extra tender after being climbed all over by the two darling grandbabies yesterday!

On the other hand -- thursday was my day to get a flu shot, and they also had me weigh in -- down about nine from last time I was in, which is delightful. They also took my blood pressure: last spring, 120-ish over 80-ish was a good day. Thursday, it was 102/60. That's pre-motherhood blood pressure!!!

Karen in Boise

[sandra]

I weighed in today. 151.5 (happy dance) -1 I really don't think about snacking anymore. I stay busy and eat portioned meals.

[Over50Newbie]

You go, girls!

Everyone is doing wonderful - stay positive and we will be successful!

I am holding steady at 142.0.

Calories this weekend:
Saturday 1636
Sunday 1547

It was really nice New England weather this weekend. Sunny and chilly. So, for exercise, I completed a 45 minute walk outside on Saturday and a 75 minute walk today. Really pretty.

Four days until Thanksgiving... What are eveybody's plans. What are you planning to eat? Are you planning to be reasonable with your food choices, or throw caution to the wind?

Lynette

[Starfish]

Well, we will see how weigh in goes tomorrow morning. The good news is that I passed my state licensing exam on Saturday. The bad news is that while I was out of town studying and taking the exam, my study-buddy and I ate like idiots: DENNY'S. Yes, Denny's. Cheeseburger, seasoned fries, pumpkin pie. The works.

[NoNo]

Morning! Was pretty good this weekend, even managed not to go overboard at the tailgate. Didn't officially "exercise" Saturday, but I cleaned the house for a few hours. Yesterday I used the gym at my brother's condo; 30 min on the eliptical and some weight-lifting. My scale said 124.6, my bro's 124.2, I like his better I feel great, though, and think I have a shot at getting the results I want. That's the best way to start a Monday!

[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.